Re: DA 35/2.8 macro vs. FA 35/2 or DA/2.4

2012-11-22 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I'd love to try the macro. Right now I'm looking for the DA35 as I've heard nothing bad about it, though the FA would be preferable once FF come out (and with due honor shown to Jerry Pournelle) Real Soon Now. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_p

FS: lens

2012-11-23 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Fuji Photo Film Fujinon EBC 50/1.4 M42 Well-used. Focus is stiff. Some wisp cleaning marks on the front. No fungus inside, but there seems to be a little condensation residue. Still, it looks cleanable for those who wish to do so. How does $25 shipped (US) sound? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail Li

If you were to do this upgrade ...

2012-11-26 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I would like one of the bodies with audio input for better video recording. That means a K7 or one of the three K5 bodies. But since I will be going used that means K5 or K7. I'm leaning K5 just because of less age. Which would you choose and why? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: A modest proposal for Ricoh

2012-11-29 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Every time I see "a modest proposal" I am reminded of that old cannibalism parody piece. Am I alone on that? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions

Re: OT: Audio Stuff

2012-12-01 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Bill, If you've got a really good stereo then you where digital will show its problems -- the highs. (The best speakers I ever owned -- Wharfedale W90D -- had to go because Wife said they were too big. But were they ever nice sounding. Now I'm stuck with Polk Monitor 10s. Adequate.) The best way

Re: OT: Blog advice

2012-12-01 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I use blogger, but have also used both Wordpress and Drupal. Drupal is more geek-friendly. Wordpress just looks nice. Both are quite popular and very versatile. Still, the current Blogger iteration has some nice features and you can purchase a domain and redirect blogger so that it looks like a hos

Re: Advice on Selection of Macro Lens

2012-12-01 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I use my Pentax-A 50/2.8 macro almost exclusively these days. (It also covers all my cliché shots.) They run from $100 to $150. F/2.8 is reasonably fast. And the "A" is nice for DSLR use. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCR

Re: Advice on Selection of Macro Lens

2012-12-01 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
>Some manual focus macro lenses trade off precision in focusing for >focusing speed. I have a older Kiron 105mm f 2.8 (I believe the same >lens as the Vivitar Series 1 f 2.5 (Kiron was the OEM for Vivitar)). I >just checked it - the lens barrel rotates just under 2 complete >rotations to go fro

OT: Contreras guitar info

2012-12-05 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Anyone know this line? I'm looking for info on it. http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/8247214062/in/set-7215763217301687 3/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and

do these exist?

2012-12-06 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Is there a helicoid extension tube with "A" contacts? Or Is there a helicoid 1.4x or 1.7x tc with "A" contacts? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directi

FS: lots of stuff

2010-12-09 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
http://shop.ebay.com/dpconsult.com/m.html I'm changing my lens selection over time. Some others I have will also be available shortly, eg, A35/2. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://kerygmainstitute.org "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot los

Re: Focal Length Constriction and RF's

2010-12-24 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
o see what is coming in and shoot accordingly. It's just a fraction of a second, but it helps. And it is so light-weight that you can take it anywhere. The only issue is finding 48mm filters, but that's not a really big deal. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://kerygmainstitute.org "

Re: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

2010-12-24 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
>On Dec 24, 2010, at 12:21 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: > > New Berlin, WI - A west suburb of Milwaukee. I'm from the other side of Wisconsin -- the village of Bloomington. Eat More Curds! Go Badgers! Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://kerygmainstitute.org "He is no foo

Jupiter 9 85/2

2010-12-24 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Anyone here use it? Satisfied with it? Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://kerygmainstitute.org "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_p

New Grandmother In Love

2010-12-24 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
55001...@n08/5288800301/in/set-72157625541781579/#/photos/55001...@n08/5288800873/in/set-72157625541781579/lightbox/ Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://kerygmainstitute.org "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML

I want to digitize slides

2010-12-25 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I want to digitize slides using my DSLR. What slide copying/scanning system would be best? Or would you suggest not using the DSLR? Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://kerygmainstitute.org "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- J

Re: I want to digitize slides

2010-12-25 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
>I think a film scanner would be best. >Used Minolta and NIkon scanners are available at bargain prices these days. I'm looking @ a Coolscan IV. At least it's USB. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://kerygmainstitute.org "He is no fool who gives what he cannot

When Hams Text

2010-12-25 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001...@n08/5290953340/#/photos/55001...@n08/5290953340/lightbox/ Alternate title: When hams have to little to do on a holiday. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://kerygmainstitute.org "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot

Re: I want to digitize slides

2010-12-25 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Ken, What is a quality copy unit for DSLR attachment? I picked up a cheap one and wasted my money. Would you consider direct DSLR use superior or inferior to a dedicated scanner. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://kerygmainstitute.org "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to

Re: I want to digitize slides

2010-12-25 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
>Thus begins Collin's spiraling descent into stark, raving madness. Actually, that began with VanTil :-). Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://kerygmainstitute.org "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML P

Re: SMC A 50mm/f1.7

2010-12-29 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
on things. :-( The FA50/1.4 excells so far beyond the rest that I have used that I find it *very difficult to part with*. (Just like my Caltar HR 210/5.6 and Ysarex 135/4.5.) Some lenses, once you get one, you just hang on tight. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://kerygmainstitute.org &quo

Re: OT Ya know you're "old" when you remember...

2010-12-30 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
When Cable TV promised no commercials When even NBC was B&W. When radios came with only FM because AM was dying. When raw hamburger was safer to eat than today. (Yes, it was so in the 60s.) When there were no national pizza chains. Before there was a drive-thru restaurant. Sincerely, Co

Re: Does anyone with a K-5 regret buying one?

2010-12-30 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
AIPP? Anachronistic Institute of Pro Photogs -- they (we) still use film. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://kerygmainstitute.org "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http:

Re: OT Ya know you're "old" when you remember...

2010-12-30 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
>Maverick, Sugarfoot and Rawhide Brian, I recall Maverick and Rawhide, but not Sugarfoot. Remember Tim Conway's "Rango"? I think it lasted 6 or so episodes. Yes, Rawhide with Clint Eastwood. Death Valley Days with Ronnie. And Alfred Hitchcock Presents. Sincerely, Collin

Re: Pentax 67 resolution compared to 15 MP Digital

2010-12-31 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
It makes sense. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://kerygmainstitute.org "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE f

Re: OT Ya know you're "old" when you remember...

2010-12-31 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
From: Eric Weir To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT Ya know you're "old" when you remember... Message-ID: <4a4c5d7b-a9f1-4277-aee4-3372b9461...@bellsouth.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii >Oh yeah! The Lone Ranger, B Bar B Ranch, Sky King after school. Real genuine >Indian

Re: Can anyone suggest a use for a 16MB SD card?

2011-01-01 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
#1 Give it to someone with an old pocket 3-5MP camera. #2 Use it for permanent storage of a modest number of files. #3 Save it for 20 years for potential antique value. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://kerygmainstitute.org "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain wh

Re: GESO - Illinois road trip

2011-01-02 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
by-pass is populated >with McDonalds, Big Boy, Walmart, etc >I love the Dezine shop :-) > >Look forward to your snaps of Galena. > >ann Really! I'm just north of there, Bloomington, WI. Tiny town of about 750 people. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://kerygmainsti

Re: OT - more Fuki X100 details

2011-01-05 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
age Range Finder. > > >Boris > Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://kerygmainstitute.org "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pd

FS: K-7 & K-7 Battery Pack/Grip

2011-01-07 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
ship it to you. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://kerygmainstitute.org "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PD

OT: Any VB programmers out there?

2011-01-12 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I've a small issue with an FTP upload. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://kerygmainstitute.org "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/p

peso: intruder alert!

2011-01-12 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/intruderalert.jpg Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://kerygmainstitute.org "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailma

Re: That 3D look some are talking about ...

2011-01-13 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
hibit that character. http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/lenses/primes/normal/DA55f1.4.html Now for some extra money in the budget ... Anyone want to buy an Osborne Executive? Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://kerygmainstitute.org "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he can

New K-x and K-7 Firmware!

2011-01-13 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Dear Collinb, If you're a K-x or K-7 owner, new firmware has just been released by Pentax for your camera: http://www.pentaxforums.com/SDXC-support-for-the-K-x-and-K-7---new-firmwares The new firmware adds support for the latest 48Gb and 64Gb SD cards. Installation instructions can be found he

Re: Now that the K-7 can do SDXC...

2011-01-13 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
>http://charles.robinsontwins.org >http://www.facebook.com/charles.robinson I know a sports photog who might easily shoot 500-1000 at one event. Capacity must always exceed need. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://kerygmainstitute.org "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he

Today's find

2011-01-13 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Picked up a Konica-Minolta DiMage Scan Dual IV. No software or power adapter. But for $10 it was worth the risk. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://kerygmainstitute.org "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pent

Re: Wildlife in Iowa

2011-01-20 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Wild life? This prompts several responses: 1. And all this time I thought they only raised hogs in that state. 2. Looks like the college students in Iowa City don't have enough to do on the weekends. But to stop attempting humor, I like the fencepost, red barns, and winter road shots. Looks a b

1 for 2 ain't bad

2011-01-20 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
My 2nd submission in PentaxPhotoGallery was approved! http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/home#section=ARTIST&subSection=10685073&subSubSection=11594484&language=EN Alas, it's not front-page stuff. But that's ok. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://kerygmainstitute.or

considering upgrading

2013-03-23 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I'm leaning toward a K30. But I'm also curious ... would you prefer a good used K5 over a K30? Why or why not? I'd like the extra 2 bits of depth, but even then is it that critical? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: New Pentax model(s) announcement 3/27 (or next week)?

2013-03-26 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
My expectation is that we will continue to see APS-C sensor systems with a higher capacity. Probably a 20Mp body at $200 more than the K5 II series. But I don't expect a FF for a while yet. Why? Not enough lens support, unless they release a bunch of them at the same time. -- PDML Pentax-Discu

enabled again

2013-03-28 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
On its way soon ... FA35/2. That makes my lenses just primes -- FA28/2.8, FA35/2, FA50/1.4, A50/2.8 Macro, and M*300/4. I've tried zooms, including some good ones. The convenience is nice, but they have never satisfied me. Perhaps I just need to get a really good one. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mai

Re: enabled again

2013-03-28 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
>Collin, have you used the DA* 16-50/2.8 or the DA* 50-135/2.8? Just curious. Have not. Would love to. But I've also seen the price tags. Although I could sell the 28/35/50 and come close to a break-even on the 16-50. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listi

PS technique improvement

2013-03-28 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Some of the items I shoot have marks placed on them for sales and return identification. Like this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/8595399334/in/photostream When I shoot them, I could clean them all up. Sometimes that's easy; sometimes not. When not, I try to clean it up in PS (E 10) b

Re: Looking for indoor action tips

2013-03-28 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Close action is one of those times when I enjoyed using a rangefinder. You see things off-frame and during the shot. I know that doesn't help you right now but it does lend to my perspective on shooting action. Action shooting in general requires something predictive. Generally you want to shoot j

Re: Tri-State camera, worthwhile? or trouble?

2013-04-01 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
>I was going to recommend Midwest Photo Exchange as a possible >alternative. I've dealt with them before & they're reliable, but they >don't appear to carry the Metz brand. > >I'd stick with B&H or Adorama. I shop at Midwest Photo on a regular basis. Good shop, good people. They have some Metz htt

Re: OT - Broken Ankle Update (good news)

2013-04-03 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
>Well, don't stop taking pictures of messengers. -T Shoot the messenger? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

pdml@pdml.net

2013-04-03 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
>I'm done wasting photo paper...for the moment. One could always resort to film. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

pdml@pdml.net

2013-04-03 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
>I've spent lots of time in darkrooms. Shooting film does nothing to >stop you wasting paper! No, but it does deal with *some* of the pretense of digital being better/faster. Good printing in both digital and chemical work takes effort. (And I'm still waiting for a digital print that can stand up

New K30

2013-04-04 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Since we're using a K-r for shooting parts and our shooting is expanding to the company's second building I was allowed to order in a second camera. Got a K30. White. Comparing it to the K-r, having just a few minutes with it so far ... 1) The image rendering to the display is much better. K-r

Re: Another test of new mail

2013-04-04 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
>Makes sense to me - I used to speak Fortran. Looking forward to when my odometer reads 377377 so I can call it Heath. (It will be a while. 17 is about 2 years away.) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

backfocus kx

2013-04-05 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Well, I got my FA35/2. Love the sharpness. Hate the back-focus issue. But I can't find any adjustment on a v1.03 camera. Anyone know of a solution? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link di

Re: backfocus kx

2013-04-05 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
>This is not a problem with the lens, but the lens + AF point (you are >adjusting the AF point when you apply a front/back correction). >Therefore, assuming your focusing screen is properly adjusted, can you >get better results by manually focusing? If your focusing screen is >not original (you hav

Re: backfocus kx

2013-04-05 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
>Ya, should have gone for the K-5 in the first place. Regards, Bob S. It was out of my price range. And now I can only afford a used one in a bundle that I might split up and break even with. http://columbus.craigslist.org/pho/3668704858.html That is .. if I can get it at the price I'd like to

Looks like ...

2013-04-06 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
...I can get the K5 at close to the price I want. So my K-x is FS. It's on da bay, but if anyone is interested ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the dir

camera locks?

2013-04-09 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I have a laptop lock so that if anyone steals it they have to destroy it and thus its value to a thief is greatly reduced. Don't use it often, but it is handy at times. Does anyone make something similar for a DSLR? I'd like to keep ours on a tripod and secure the tripod. Since we're using the M

Re: Posting photos of street art can get you arrested

2013-04-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
>Actually, yes. You will have students who are motivated, which makes the >job of teaching much easier, and will tend to attract people to the >profession who are passionate about teaching. Yo won't run into the >situation that is happening in Georgia (IIRC) where an entire school >board is und

K30 thoughts ... and ...

2013-04-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Moving from the K-r to the K30 has been interesting. 1) The in-hand feel is, to me, no big deal. But they are quite different in fit. 2) The white balance is slightly different between the two. Our FL lights are two different makes so the lamps, though they have the same K rating, have a slight

K5 play

2013-04-11 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Boy, this camera is quiet. Now, anyone want a really nice F50/1.7? $225 shipped (US). A little more elsewhere. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the direct

An excuse to do some more informal lens comparisons

2013-04-12 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/8643040116/in/set-7215763322447340 7/ Distance it iPhone is about 8 feet. Not the detail of the side switch on top and the bottom connector. #1 Sigma 70-300 DG APO zoom at 70mm. With that much extra length I would expect it to have more information. Sti

FS Fryday

2013-04-12 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Got one of these that I don't need. http://www.pentaxwebstore.com/product/9486 Newish condition. $45 shipped (US) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the dir

Re: OT: Oh Yeah. I just found the camera of my dreams.

2013-04-13 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Me, too. http://www.ebay.com/itm/140919128830?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984. m1438.l2649 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

GESO: today's walk to relax and use the k5 a bit

2013-04-14 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Various shots with 18-55, sigma 70-300, & FA35/2 Collin -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: GESO: today's walk to relax and use the k5 a bit

2013-04-15 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Oops http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/8649459997/in/set-7215763324399620 5/ I'm really liking the FA35/2. I'm going to have to try a Y1 filter for b&w mode. But I noticed that the camera leaves b&w mode when I change lenses. Hmmm. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http:/

Re: What are the shortcomings of your gear?

2013-04-15 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
It doesn't accept film -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: What are the shortcomings of your gear?

2013-04-15 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Actually, I do still have a film camera. But blads are not good for action shooting. http://www.apug.org/gallery1/showimage.php?i=71585&catid=member&imageuser=21 541 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: What are the shortcomings of your gear?

2013-04-15 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
>Unreliable AF with my studio lights is a huge problem. You use AF in a studio setting? What f/l are you using? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the dire

Re: What are the shortcomings of your gear?

2013-04-15 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
>Manual focus might be OK in a fairly relaxed environment ie no rush >and a single model but watching pros at work in studio where there are >multiple models and clothing changes I would say AF is pretty much >mandatory. If AF is reliable (and the top end Canon and Nikon DSLRs >appear to be) it jus

Re: What are the shortcomings of your gear?

2013-04-15 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
>I've found the most workable solution for dancing or other face paced >movement on stage is to use centre point AF sensor and disconnect AF >from the shutter button half press, you can then use either AF S or C >mode independent of the shutter. Maybe I'm old school. When I shot dancers with the

Re: OT: Oh Yeah. I just found the camera of my dreams.

2013-04-15 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
> Unless I've slipped over to another thread (not impossible), the > original poster's "camera of my dreams" was an 8x10 view camera. It wasn't the first in the thread, but that Nagaoka is one really nice camera. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/p

Re: Unusual wedding photo quandary

2013-04-15 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
The goal is to make the subjects look good. If they are happy with what you have done on their behalf, that is all that matters. Sensitivity is good if the subject is equally sensitivity. Otherwise second-guessing may detract from a quality product. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.n

peso: no longer binding

2013-04-15 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Just some old retired ties. Makes a nice desktop wallpaper. http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/8653159618/in/photostream/lightbox / -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly

Are the shotcomings really that important?

2013-04-16 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Two questions: 1 Do people in the C, N, and F forums ever say "Pentax did that right" or something similar? Do they say that about companies other than their own camera mfr? 2 Do you get the pictures you like with this equipment? If not, why do you use it? Who not get the gear that does the job?

Re: Me, my K-5 and my Q - coming to the USA

2013-04-17 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Since you're going to the Royal Gorge, here's a small round trip that will be beautiful. A little west of there is Gunnison. From there go up the mountain to Gunnison Pass. (That might not be its official name, but you'll go from Gunnison to Buena Vista Up on top, about 11000 ft, you'll have a gre

Re: GESO: today's walk to relax and use the k5 a bit

2013-04-17 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
> Why bother with camera B&W? It was an experiment. The camera is new to me. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Nice Pentax watches

2013-04-18 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
These tell you when a company has no sense of direction. Should have include either a compass or GPS. Time to switch? I'm not ready to, but this stuff seems stupid. This is not innovation. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCR

Re: What are the shortcomings of you as a photographer?

2013-04-18 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
> In what ways do you foresee that you could better yourself as a photographer? Is it all about Pentax releasing the camera of your dreams, or do you have another muse for your creativity? > > Jostein There are two things about photography that drive me. 1 - the ability to say something in an imag

Re: PS technique improvement

2013-04-24 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
>So are you still looking for an answer to this? Not really. Thanks. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

FS Fryday

2013-04-26 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
#1 Sigma 70-300/4-5.6 DG APO. Excellent, with caps and hood. $150 shipped (US) #2 SMC Pentax-A 50/2.8 Macro. VG, with caps. $150 shipped (US) PayPal OK. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit t

Snapshots

2013-04-26 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/sets/72157633358085588/ Just a couple of shots with the K5 over lunch today. FA35/2 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and foll

GESO: today's lunchtime walk

2013-04-30 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/8695407879/in/set-7215763338814211 2/lightbox/ ISO 400, 1/1600 @ f8, M* 300/4, K5 Seriously cropped birds and biker. That stupid twig in front of the cardinal. Robin was lightened in PSE. I'll lighten up the biker, esp since I really liked that shot best

Re: Geso First back yard flowers and such

2013-04-30 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
On Sat, Apr 27, 2013, David J Brooks wrote: > > http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2013-backyard1/album/index.html > > Juts a few things from Friday in the back yard > > K-5 FA 100 f2.8 macro album made in jalbum no corrections Pictures of Rhubarb. Nice. Just add strawberries. Usually when I take a

Re: OT are all usb hubs created equal.

2013-05-01 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Almost. Many cheap ones are not full USB 2.0 speed. Though the slower ones have mostly faded to oblivion, I suspect some remain. If you are using a desktop, a card might be the better choice. Otherwise, your computer may detect whether or not it is operating at full speed. Some scanner software do

Re: OT How many of these cameras have owned/own?

2013-05-02 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Current ... 2 ... K5 & 500C. In the past that I made any real use of (over 35 years) ... GIII (favorite), K1000, A3000, ZX-M, Crown Graphic, Kodak 2D, Eastman 2D, Wista 4x5, Nagaoka 4x5 (favorite), 500C, RB67, K5, *istDS, K-x There have been a few that I've put a roll through for fun -- old Agfa a

FS Fryday

2013-05-03 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
#1 Pentax-A 50/2.8 macro - $150 #2 Sigma 70-300 APO DG - $150 Free US shipping -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: Semi-OT: I saw an ad for ...

2013-05-03 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
> Ashai Glass Company. My 91 Camry had Asahi glass. Not the same company. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: PESO: Tiger in the Bromeliads

2013-05-03 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Whatever the feline's name, the image reminds me that ... "The galaxy is on Orion's belt" -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: OT enablement

2013-05-07 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
>FG was an acronym for Fucking Garbage. It is the absolutely worst camera >Nikon put their name onto. >You can try putting a couple of batteries into it, and then smack the >base of the camera into the palm of your hand HARD to make the mirror drop. >You might fix the mirror lock up, but you migh

Dance Graduation

2013-05-07 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Facebook warning: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151589628174785&set=pcb.1015158963 6874785&type=1&theater Just a couple of them. Shot a bunch, and was shot, at our dance graduation. We've been taking dance lessons for the past several months. Was fun to do. K5 works well in this envir

Danc graduation / Trophy Ball

2013-05-07 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/sets/72157633429943883/ Ok, now I know these are visible ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

18-55WR

2013-05-08 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
All of the dancing shots were taken with the 18-55. Seems sharper than the other 18-55s I've tried. Might just be perception or sample. Or the lens might be diff. Anyone know about this? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSC

Re: 18-55WR

2013-05-08 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
>Some people really seem to think they're dogs, so I don't know if it's >sample variation or what. This is the fourth that I've shot with. None of the others was the II or WR. All three were dogs, like using the old FA35-80. This one gives good results. I'll keep it just out of principle. I've

Enabled

2013-05-08 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Got J.M.'s 70/2.4 LTD. Nice. Pretty black with a black cap to match. Took two shots with it right away. I'm a happy camper. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and foll

OT: Graduation

2013-05-08 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
If anyone is in the Chicago/Milwaukee area, I'm graduating from TEDS in Deerfield this Sat. at 2:30. Would love to meet you. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow

Polarizers and other filters

2013-06-09 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I've been using a polarizer on my 18-55WR and am pleased with the results. I'm wondering how many others use filters (other than UV/1A) on their lenses? Also, if you do b&w with the DSLR, do you use your Yellow, Orange, and Red filters as with film? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.ne

K5 + M

2013-06-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I really am happy with how the K5 handles M lenses. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: K5 + M

2013-06-11 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
>whats different about it vs previous pentax dslrs? With previous models I had to press a button so that the ss would be selected. It's like the camera recognizes that the arm is there. Doesn't do anything with it, but it is half-way. At least that's my impression. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Ma

Re: Rumors were Pentax releasing 5 cameras this year..

2013-06-13 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Pessimist! They just released > 120 at one shot! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Chinon AF macro 28-80

2013-06-13 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Picked one up cheap today. K-mount, but that's where the compatibility ends. No aperture ring. So I put it on macro and shot the K5 @ f22 with the flash. Really not a bad image. But I don't think I'll keep it. http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/sets/72157634107994141/ -- PDML Pentax-Dis

Long enablement

2012-01-22 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Just found a decent price on the A* 300/4 with case. Nice lens. Now to find something to shoot with it. I was also wondering ... if I aligned a laser at the back end, would it/could it be even more precise when it got to its target (like the moon)? Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He

Just ordered a book

2012-01-23 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Light Science and Magic. Not just for work, but certainly useful. It's got a great section on shooting polished objects. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

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