Grantley 1 has a nice look to it, he looks somewhat mischievous there.
Gerrit
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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Daniel J. Matyola
Sent: December 25, 2012 5:58 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: PESO: Holiday Collection
OOOPS.
Let's try this
Ok, that's it, I am moving to a Mamiya M645 next year, no more pixel counts!
If I need a K1000 I will borrow my brother's camera.
Just kidding, sort of. I am in fact thinking of getting a 645 now that they
are affordable.
Gerrit
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From: PDML
Gerrit Visser gerrit...@gmail.com:
Ok, that's it, I am moving to a Mamiya M645 next year, no more pixel
counts!
If I need a K1000 I will borrow my brother's camera.
Just kidding, sort of. I am in fact thinking of getting a 645 now that
they are affordable.
When did they become affordable
Very nice, the lines on the scarf make it IMO.
Nice range of whites as well.
Gerrit
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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of DagT
Sent: December 23, 2012 11:08 AM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: PAW155 - Ho! Ho!
and Merry Christmas!
Very nice.
Great reminder of the past, when the smell of tubes (valves) heating up was
a routine experience.
Gerrit
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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Tom C
Sent: December 22, 2012 1:17 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: 3 PESO's - Vintage
I think I will spend that money on a Hasselblad 500 now that their price has
come down to something I can afford.
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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Charles Robinson
Sent: December 21, 2012 5:25 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: Groupon:
Nice hat, eh? :-)
Gerrit
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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of
knarftheria...@gmail.com
Sent: December 20, 2012 7:01 AM
To: PDML@pdml.net
Subject: PESO - The Founder of the Feast
The local messenger association had its annual holiday dinner last
The only regret you will have is not buying the K5 sooner.
Gerrit
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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of mike wilson
Sent: December 20, 2012 4:19 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: I know I'll probably regret this...
On 20/12/2012 21:36, Bob
A wonderful yet terrifying example:
http://www.ted.com/talks/malte_spitz_your_phone_company_is_watching.html
Gerrit
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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Doug Franklin
Sent: December 19, 2012 12:47 AM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: OT-
Cell phone tracking is entirely all invasive. The police can request from
your provider, without your knowledge, all cell tower data for months at a
time plus all your CDR's. I have seen the clear-text trouble tickets! An
even bigger issue is that the processing of CDRs and cell tower data is
Just like democracy and freedom, 2 more words abused ad infinitum.
Of course Instagram is not stealing your photos, they are telling you that
you have granted them a license to do anything they like with your
copyrighted material. Unlike of course what you are allowed to do with
anyone else's
A nice, modern abstract, not at all obvious what it actually is (without you
telling us). Amazingly narrow depth of field.
Gerrit
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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Daniel J. Matyola
Sent: December 18, 2012 10:35 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Ew, that gives a cold feeling :-)
Interesting how the furrows lead your eyes away from the otherwise strong
white barn.
Very effective in conveying the feeling.
Gerrit
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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Don Guthrie
Sent: December 17, 2012 4:06 PM
Just enough colour in the first one to give it a bit of a kick. You get the
impression that he is already thinking of the next project.
Gerrit
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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker
Sent: December 17, 2012 4:12 PM
To: Pentax Discuss Mailing
Yes it is, Bruce keeps it hidden when we get together! :-)
Gerrit
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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Larry Colen
Sent: December 17, 2012 5:58 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: PESO - The Filmmaker
Wow! That DA*55/1.4 must be a nice
years.
From: Gerrit Visser
Cancer sucks, I spent most of this year with prostate surgery, then
radiation treatments. PSA is now undetectable so I guess I am
fortunate that it got dealt with in less than a year.
Gerrit
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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net
his work - it appears to be done really well.
On 12/14/2012 6:02 AM, Gerrit Visser wrote:
Specifically folder-status and folder-publisher?
I am trying to prepare for a 90+ day photo shoot and I think I might
need some help in reminding myself what I have and haven't done to my
(and my wife's
Hi Dave
Good that you are not with one the rip-off companies!
Bandwidth applies regardless of the data type. Check your plan, it is likely
ok as you are not with #$%@#$%.
E.g. we have 80GB with Rogers and use Netflix a lot. Not in HD but seldom
bump into the limit unless I am doing unrelated
I agree. Having tried and failed miserably to capture the feeling of height
in the old forest on Tasmania in 2011, I understand the difficulty involved.
Gerrit
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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Jack Davis
Sent: December 16, 2012 1:24 PM
To:
The shock must have prevented a photo capture of that elusive event.
Gerrit
http://travels.psgv.ca
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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of mike wilson
Sent: December 16, 2012 1:01 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: I saw.
...a Pentax rep in
I found the effects of the biopsy (severe infection, shakes and 104 fever)
much worse than the 4 hour surgery. The infection was scary, 911 call 2
nights in a row. Very little pain from the surgery. 33 days of radiation
were done 4 months later. Very tiring, due in part to changing schedule
every
Cancer sucks, I spent most of this year with prostate surgery, then
radiation treatments. PSA is now undetectable so I guess I am fortunate that
it got dealt with in less than a year.
Gerrit
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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Anthony Farr
Sent:
plugins.
On Thu, Dec 13, 2012 at 11:02 PM, Gerrit Visser gerrit...@gmail.com
wrote:
Specifically folder-status and folder-publisher?
I am trying to prepare for a 90+ day photo shoot and I think I might
need some help in reminding myself what I have and haven't done to my
(and my wife's
Nice display of attitude, eyes are rather captivating.
Gerrit
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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of P. J. Alling
Sent: December 13, 2012 8:46 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: PESO -- New Sheriff in Town.
Specifically folder-status and folder-publisher?
I am trying to prepare for a 90+ day photo shoot and I think I might need
some help in reminding myself what I have and haven't done to my (and my
wife's ) DNG/PEF's. Also to have a folder structure parallel to the 'real'
stuff for blog quality
I count on that with my K5 at some events. My wife shot a high school
reunion this year in not-stellar lighting. Almost all the photos were
usable. The bonus was that most of the people didn't know the camera was
there, made for great expressions.
Gerrit
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From: PDML
Wow, pot is legal now? Yeah Pentax!!!
Gerrit
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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of eactiv...@aol.com
Sent: December 12, 2012 11:52 AM
To: pdml@pdml.net
Subject: Re: and we're up
Query: Where's the pot? Not having been around for a while, I am
Well said.
I joined only recently at the behest of Bruce W. and already benefited in
some of the ways that you describe, mostly from learning how to look again.
Wish I had joined sooner but somehow the timing is still good.
Donated some florins, but other contributions will take a break as we are
LR would still be using your mail client, so you would still be impacted by
the same settings but it does save some steps in the process flow.
Gerrit
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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Eric Weir
Sent: December 10, 2012 9:00 AM
To: Pentax-Discuss
Happy Birthday,
I'm new here, which is almost like not posting for a while.
Gerrit
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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Ann Sanfedele
Sent: December 10, 2012 5:33 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: OT- back to reading and posting -( and couple
Hi Marnie
You are correct, the one of the Weber carburetor is soft. Maybe I should
have changed the focus mode to Macro. Not too many choices on the WG2.
I can't resist Webers, they are so beautifully made and the sound, oh the
sound. I miss my 308GT4 at times like this!!!
Gerrit
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After leaving the picture up to look at off and on for 10 minutes, I
figured out why I like it.
There is a nice symmetry of prickels, with one cactus almost in the centre.
The larger one to right leads my eyes to the small (baby?) leaning in to get
into the view.
Very nice effect, once you let
I forgot to mention that Ducted is actually satin black but there is so much
red in the vicinity that it took on a whole different effect.
Gerrit
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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of eactiv...@aol.com
Sent: December 9, 2012 12:50 AM
To: pdml@pdml.net
/danieljmatyola
On Sat, Dec 8, 2012 at 6:43 PM, Gerrit Visser gerrit...@gmail.com wrote:
My first gallery here.not all reds but they are all part of
something red.
These were taken with a WG2 today. The only post porcessing was some
cropping and straightening.
http://hobbies.psgv.ca/wp
It is almost certain to be the email client at the sending end but it is
Apple so not sure. This link provides some suggestions to avoid or control
the resizing. Outlook on Windows has options that you can set and even then
you can tell it to give you a choice each time.
There is no way that your
Prachtig!
Wise getting up early for the lighting, the long shadow on #3 is wonderful.
#2 it loooks as if the trees are greeting the morning sun, the slight lean
in that direction makes it.
Gerrit
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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Toine
Sent:
My first gallery here.not all reds but they are all part of something
red.
These were taken with a WG2 today. The only post porcessing was some
cropping and straightening.
http://hobbies.psgv.ca/wp-content/wp-hive/hobbies.psgv.ca/LR4/photos/reds/
Yes, I know the link is weird, I'll work on
My grandparents apartment was nearly destroyed by bomb jettisoned over
Amsterdam by an allied bomber on its return to UK. Have to get the photo,
quite amazing that no one died. A large hole but it didn't detonate for some
reason.
Gerrit
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From: PDML
, Gerrit. I'm a sucker for automotive detail, and
you've done a fine job here. I really like your subject species too. :-)
The image quality from that WG2 is excellent.
On Sat, Dec 8, 2012 at 6:43 PM, Gerrit Visser gerrit...@gmail.com wrote:
My first gallery here.not all reds but they are all
His favourite sport is Nascar?
Gerrit
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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of
knarftheria...@gmail.com
Sent: December 8, 2012 9:19 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: RE: OT - Bike's-eye view of NY
Interesting and pretty cool, but everything seems
--- Original Message ---
From: Gerrit Visser gerrit...@gmail.com
Sent: December 8, 2012 12/8/12
To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net
Subject: GESO Reds
My first gallery here.not all reds but they are all part of something
red.
These were taken with a WG2 today. The only post porcessing was some
The grain effect is very pleasing, softens the view.
Passing on the right is not a great move in cars either unless you really
pay attention, which you can see that he is doing. Keeping the speed
differential between objects reasonble is key to avoidance.
Gerrit
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I buy what I do (Pentax) because it suits my needs and fits with both my
skills and the available cash (which is a LOT less that it used to be when
working). The Pentax controls are in my finger's muscle memory and have been
since the 60's. I am not interested in learning a new brand's
A feeling of static motion comes across.
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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Rick Womer
Sent: December 6, 2012 8:05 PM
To: Pentax List
Subject: PESO - St. Vitus Cathedral
A slice of life shot inside this vast and bustling place:
You can see the strength determination in his face but there is also a
sadness there. Good work.
I had the privilege of meeting and talking with survivors of HMCS
Athabaskan, sunk in 1945 off France. My father was building an 8' model of
her for the War Museum in Ottawa. Their memory of details
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From: Gerrit Visser [mailto:gerrit...@gmail.com]
Sent: December 4, 2012 7:15 PM
To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List'
Subject: RE: PESO - S
I did see the subtle difference but for some reason I was drawn there which
was probably not your intention.
Well, I better get the thing calibrated
Be careful at border points, they might ask if you have a license for that.
Gerrit
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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Brian Walters
Sent: December 5, 2012 3:45 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Q with a View(finder) or Two
G'day all
I just
Great pose. Looks great on my new monitor :-)
Did you decide not to add bit more distinction between left arm and the
background?
Gerrit
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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker
Sent: December 4, 2012 9:00 AM
To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List
, 2012 9:44 AM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: PESO - S
Might check your monitor calibration? On my calibrated IMac there is plenty
of separation and it looks really great.
Walt
On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 9:29 AM, Gerrit Visser gerrit...@gmail.com wrote:
Great pose. Looks great on my new
I prefer the BW version, it seems more absolute or binary.
Gerrit
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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker
Sent: December 4, 2012 6:33 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
Subject: Re: PESO - S
Jack, I've been studying a lot of BW studio work
out.
And here's the tonally less extreme colour version ...
http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/8245838556/lightbox/
Thanks!
On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 9:29 AM, Gerrit Visser gerrit...@gmail.com wrote:
Great pose. Looks great on my new monitor :-) Did you decide not to
add bit more distinction
I 'solved' my problem by editing the CameraRaw.dll. Overwrote a lens I won't
ever have with my information and set the lens id to '8 8'.
CameraRaw, although it reads the .lcp files, doesn't use that information on
import as far as I can tell. It uses its internal idea of lenses for that.
Seems
We are getting ready for a 90 day cruise and have to bring a WG2 and a K5
charger along. Also a K100D but it uses aa rechargeables. Not wanting to
pack 2 cords, let alone use 2 outlets in a cabin that usually only has one.
I thus want to drive 2 chargers off 1 cord, with a bit of soldering and
I think the overall effect, esp. In 3 and 4 is to give a feeling of action.
Somewhat like what you might experience in person with not everything being
in stop motion. Really good timing to catch some of the action as well.
If you showed us some of the Crap shots then we could really compare :-)
-powered
gadget at the same time.) They also sell NIMH AA compact chargers that
similarly plug directly to the wall. You still would be using two outlets
and two different charging units but at least you wouldn't need to carry
cords . . .
stan
On Dec 2, 2012, at 11:20 AM, Gerrit Visser wrote:
We
no idea if this will make it use this ID to identify the lens, mind
you.
- Peter
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From: Bruce Walker
Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2012 6:57 AM
To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List
Subject: Lightroom vs Sigma 18-250 question
Posting for a K-5 -toting friend (Gerrit Visser) who just
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From: Gerrit Visser [mailto:gerrit...@gmail.com]
Sent: December 1, 2012 9:44 AM
To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List'
Subject: RE: Lightroom vs Sigma 18-250 question
Hi Peter
THANK YOU.
I was only looking at the .lcp files in the Sigma/Pentax folder so didn't
realize there should
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