Re: PESO:just a first K10D test photo with flash

The advantage of using Adobe RGB or ProPhoto RGB is that the larger colorspace allows more editing capability without clipping, preserving the integrity of the image data. With sRGB, you can rapidly lose data in doing simple curves and other tonal manipulations. These losses add up in succe

Re: Pentax and Foveon?

On Mar 9, 2007, at 9:07 AM, Mark Erickson wrote: > Rumors are surfacing that Foveon sensors may show up in non Sigma > DSLRs in > the next six months or so. Foveon's design escapes resolution > issues that > are intrinsic to Bayer pattern color sensors. I don't see why > Pentax has to > sti

re: New Sony

lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: March 8, 2007 9:14:07 PM PST > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: New Sony > Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > > On 3/08/07 10:13 PM, "Godfrey DiGiorgi", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> I don't give a dam

Re: New Sony

Who are you directing your question towards? If me, the discussion about the Pentax 645D mock-up's design was specifically a discussion of its ergonomics and styling, since there was very little data available as to their internals. That's why Pentax offered a public view of the mock-ups. So

Re: PESO:just a first K10D test photo with flash

My best advice to you, then, is to - Calibrate/Profile your monitor - Set up Photoshop's color settings properly with ProPhotoRGB or AdobeRGB working colorspace. - RAW convert to ProPhoto RGB or Adobe RGB, [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Do your editing in that calibrated environment - Contact your printing

Re: OT - 600mm FA or Knee - what's a photog to do ?

Good luck with that, Ken! Several folks in my circle of friends have been through similar, with mostly excellent results. I'll need a new hip someday myself, I know that. Take care of it and get well quickly! Godfrey On Mar 9, 2007, at 9:37 AM, Kenneth Waller wrote: > After hobbling around

Pentax Gallery - Another Question

I am preparing to post some photos for the Pentax Gallery but I need this item clarified prior to submitting them: From the FAQ: > Q: What else do I need to know about submitting photos to the > PENTAX Photo Gallery? > > A: Link back to the PENTAX Photo Gallery when you post your > photos

Re: OT: How many List Members Does it Take?

List members have time to change light bulbs? G On Mar 9, 2007, at 10:25 AM, Tom C wrote: > How many mailing list members does it take to change a light bulb? > > Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Simplified PS workflow

I'm sorry, but the voicemail you have been on hold with has just been sacked. Please look up a new phone number and try again. G ... and then there was the story about the moose that bit my sister ... On Mar 9, 2007, at 8:49 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > Your call is important to use. Please ho

Re: photo on photo net

On Mar 9, 2007, at 7:14 AM, J wrote: > Being a long time lurker, I thought it was time to put some photos > up. Anyway the first one up is on photo.net/photos/pjjdxn..It was > taken years ago with a PZ1p and an 85.F1.4 lens with Fuji 800 asa > film.. It is generally best to fully qualify a web l

Re: FS: camera equipment

Hi Marnie, Not at present, although I might at some point in the future depending on how much I use it. That zoom is the only one I use with any frequency, it's very handy. It's also one of the best zooms I've ever seen on rendering quality. Godfrey On Mar 9, 2007, at 8:34 AM, [EMAIL PROTE

Re: New Sony

ends... I wouldn't want to intrude upon your delicate sensibilities any further. Godfrey On Mar 9, 2007, at 10:45 AM, K.Takeshita wrote: > On 3/09/07 1:16 PM, "Godfrey DiGiorgi", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Photography is important to me, it's not just

Re: Frimware 1.11 shows as 1.10 on the K10D

My K10D shows v1.11. G On Mar 9, 2007, at 11:07 AM, Markus Maurer wrote: > My K10D shows Firmware 1.10 after the update, while a look inside > the bin > clearly shows 1.11 > Maybe the translation to the german menus has errors? > Can anybody confirm that his K10D shows 1.11? -- PDML Pentax-

Re: I Give Up

Jack, Aside from the change in your operating system, the procedure to install the firmware update has not changed since the last time you did it. - Download the executable archive package from Pentax - Run it, it will create a directory named K10E111W which contains two files named FWDC162

Re: Pentax Gallery - Another Question

On Mar 9, 2007, at 11:29 AM, Juan Buhler wrote: > On 3/9/07, John Francis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> Q: What else do I need to know about submitting photos to the >>> PENTAX Photo Gallery? >>> >>> A: Link back to the PENTAX Photo Gallery when you post your >>> photos elsewhere. Pages on othe

Re: New Sony

onally useful information and I can assist a few people occasionally. Can't take that: don't read my posts. I don't care if you do or don't, that's up to you. G On Mar 9, 2007, at 11:36 AM, John Francis wrote: > On Fri, Mar 09, 2007 at 11:24:38AM -0800, Godfrey Di

Re: Friends of the PDML: Don Nelson

I don't know Don Nelson, but it's always good to hear about someone who has survived such an ordeal. Add another pint to your toast. :-) Godfrey On Mar 9, 2007, at 11:54 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: > Good news for those of you who know, or at least know of, Don Nelson, > the Pentax-shooter who's t

Re: Pentax and Foveon?

On Mar 9, 2007, at 2:32 PM, Peter Lacus wrote: >> means that, under certain circumstances, Fovean sensors have more >> tendency to create moire and other Analog to Digital artifacts. Much >> of which can be controlled by post-capture image processing in the >> camera, of course. > > that sounds i

Re: PESO: Another Birdy

Paul, Lovely little birdie. :-) Sorry to hear of your unemployment. Hopefully things will turn for the better very soon. Meanwhile, it sounds like you'll get a chance to go to a photo workshop, which will hopefully be inspiring. Godfrey On Mar 9, 2007, at 2:45 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > I

Re: Pentax and Foveon?

On Mar 9, 2007, at 4:03 PM, John Francis wrote: > My impression (based on seeing the best Foveon could provide) > is that the 3MP Sigma produced results roughly comparable to > those from a 6MP Bayer Sensor. That's the impression I get from talking with John Bean, who has a lot of experience w

Re: New Sony

s are in > currently. > > Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >> Who are you directing your question towards? >> >> If me, the discussion about the Pentax 645D mock-up's design was >> specifically a discussion of its ergonomics and styling, since there >> was very lit

Re: I'm Back!

It's wonderful to hear that the bastids didn't put you down permanently. Good on you! Get well, get strong again, ride that bike when the moment comes. (My worst altercation was with a young deer who decided that jumping INTO the oncoming vehicle from off the side of the road was a sensibl

Re: New Sony

On Mar 9, 2007, at 2:25 PM, Bob W wrote: >> >>> He's Cotty. It wouldn't be much of an offer if he wasn't taken ;-) >> Oh come on, you know very well I'm 6' 5" of steaming testosterone. >> And wearing my favourite Klingon T shirt. > > must be what you makes you into such a babe magnet. Speaking o

Re: BAM: Shot another innocent little bird.

Nice again... Bit of purple fringing on that one. G On Mar 9, 2007, at 3:00 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Scored another nuthatch. This guy was in deep, dark doodoo and was > shot at 1/125th off the monopod. F8, ISO 800. Flash must have helped. > SR as well. Luck too. Again, the A 400/5.6 plus th

FS: camera equipment update

All four of the Pentax mount lenses that were available have been spoken for now. The web page has been updated to reflect what's still available for sale. best, Godfrey On Mar 9, 2007, at 7:12 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > I have a range of equipment that I no longer use much sche

Re: OT: Pentax without an X

On Mar 9, 2007, at 5:33 PM, Jens Bladt wrote: > Porr mans Pentax? > http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/sets/72157594579668840/ Very nice, kinda reminiscent of Kodak's Retina 35mm SLR and later Instamatic 126 SLR. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailma

Re: Smallest safe flash for the K10D to trigger old slave flashes

On Mar 9, 2007, at 7:19 PM, John Sessoms wrote: >>> Since I can not disable preflash with the integrated one I can >>> not use it >>> with my old slaves. > > I'm curious why you cannot disable pre-flash with the integrated flash > on the K-10D? There is one way to disable pre-flash with the bu

Re: PESO - Boris Week 09

On Mar 9, 2007, at 10:39 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: > http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=16946&full=1 Boris, This is a beautiful shot. She looks alive on my screen, wonderful expression and lively composition. Rendering wise, you've left too much in dark shadows and inky blacks. I wante

Re: I Give Up

d get nothing as > to their application. I don't know from "directory" or "DCIM" and > opening a "window" for the SD card. > Do you now see my pitiful position. "Geek free photog" who wanted more > control over the photo process. > Think

Fwd: [PAW] PESO - Boris Week 09

post another version as well. > > Thanks. > Boris > > > Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >> On Mar 9, 2007, at 10:39 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: >>> http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=16946&full=1 >>> >>> As usual, brutal and honest comments are sought after. >

Re: Buying a monopod

Go to http://www.bogenimaging.us/ and search on name for FLEXHEAD / Cat. No: 3423C ... about US $16. I have one somewhere in my mess here. I've found it occasionally very handy, but it doesn't allow a portrait orientation. Godfrey On Mar 9, 2007, at 9:27 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: > Co

GDGPhoto.com: new exhibit - "Neighborhood Details" (L3)

ets available in addition to "Neighborhood Details": Window People Soft Lights Winter, Trees People In Situ The Old Farm Visit when you can and enjoy them! best Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.gdgphoto.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@p

Re: Buying a monopod

On Mar 10, 2007, at 12:56 AM, Cotty wrote: > On 9/3/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> I have one somewhere in my mess here. I've found it occasionally very >> handy, but it doesn't allow a portrait orientation. > > Very true. But worki

Re: PESO:K10D and AF280T auto flash example

Yes, nicely done ... particularly the exposure. godfrey On Mar 10, 2007, at 5:19 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Good exposure. I might p®efer the pic with more DOF, but that's > hard to > achieve at macro distances. > > On Mar 10, 2007, at 7:42 AM, Markus Maurer wrote: > >> http://www.mypage.blue

Re: Off camera flash K10D

If you want a wired off-camera flash connection, Promaster makes a dedicated Pentax cable that's about US$60 or so and does the job well. Godfrey On Mar 10, 2007, at 4:07 AM, John Whittingham wrote: > Would I be right in assuming that all I need for off camera flash > with the > K10D and AF

Re: I Give Up

On Mar 10, 2007, at 6:08 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > If you will, would you please answer the download question in my > attached post regarding the "executable archive package". Have I > identified the download correctly as, "Microsoft Windows/Me/2000/XP > Version"? Yes, on the web page http://www

Re: K10D and fill flash

Yes, that's the nicest rendering macro lens I've ever owned. I found one for $130 a while back, glad I grabbed it! I do a lot of my tabletop photography with it. Godfrey On Mar 10, 2007, at 6:06 AM, Markus Maurer wrote: > The more I test my lens collection the more I prefer the original >

Re: TA DA!!!

On Mar 10, 2007, at 10:44 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > Got it! Not certain how, but I got the BIN file up and the removable > disk location at the same time and dumped the file to (L). Good! And you put the card into the camera, turned it on, and let the firmware installer do its thing, right? And t

Re: GDGPhoto.com: new exhibit - "Neighborhood Details" (L3)

ut there. > Of course, I like the color better than the B&W. > And the next time your thru Chicago, you'll have to see > the Japanese prints at the Art Institute...a favorite of mine. > Regards, Bob S. > > On 3/10/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Re: K10D - Flash Mode

Since my flash units to date are either manual or non-dedicated auto- flash, I use Manual exposure mode when I'm using flash. Godfrey On Mar 10, 2007, at 11:46 AM, Jens Bladt wrote: > So which camera program do you use for flash photography? > I guess things may be diffeneretn for P-TTL users..

Re: Off camera flash K10D

On Mar 10, 2007, at 10:34 AM, John Celio wrote: >> If you want a wired off-camera flash connection, Promaster makes a >> dedicated Pentax cable that's about US$60 or so and does the job >> well. > > I use that cable with my K10D and 540. It works perfectly. > > Info: > http://tinyurl.com/ksb7t

Re: HP source

Cool! I like that a lot. G On Mar 10, 2007, at 11:30 AM, Bob W wrote: > I walked across Waterloo Bridge today and as usual the view reminded > me of a picture by Roger Fenton, taken in about 1858 when the House of > Parliament were under construction. So almost 150 years later, here is > how the

Re: Boris (PESO) - week 10

On Mar 10, 2007, at 9:01 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: > This one is fresh out of the oven, so to say. Taken in one of our > favorite restaurants in Tel Aviv. > http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=16961&full=1 Another great photo! You're on a roll, Boris. This is one of those photos that will loo

Re: OT: Don't ever miss the decisive moment

On Mar 10, 2007, at 9:07 AM, David Savage wrote: > > > It's almost a video camera!! Remarkable speed. Not that I have even the first idea how I would use it other than to make motion pictures... G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net ht

Re: Boris (PESO) - week 10

Auto adjustment functions try to analyze the scene and apply appropriate adjustment parameters. I have only rarely found they work to my satisfaction on anything other than very "standard" types of scenes, if even then, with any image processing tools. I develop my own defaults in both Camer

Re: Boris (PESO) - week 10

As a test, I selected about 100 random RAW exposures of all sorts of scenes from both the K10D and *ist DS that I hadn't looked at before, brought them into the Develop module, selected them all and turned on Auto Sync. I clicked on the Auto button in the Basic panel. In a moment or three,

Re: OT: Don't ever miss the decisive moment

On Mar 10, 2007, at 2:26 PM, Cotty wrote: > Good point. > ... > I don't use single frame, always 'continuous - low' which is > easy to shoot single frames with. This is more like film cameras of > old, > as I can shoot and focus at the same time instead of waiting for silly > focus confirmation

Re: Lightroom (was RE: Boris (PESO) - week 10)

utomatic, but I think >it could avoid burned out highlights at least since it has that information. > >greetings >Markus > > > >-Original Message- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of >Godfrey DiGiorgi >Sent: Saturday, March 1

Re: TA DA!!!

I presume you have one of the dedicated Pentax flash units, the AF540FGZ or AF360FGZ ... ? The camera fires a pre-flash prior to the mirror lifting to measure and integrate flash intensity with ambient light intensity. This is how the Pentax P-TTL flash metering system works. Godfrey On M

Re: PESO - Mustard Vineyard

Nice one, Marnie! Seems to me the foreground is just a tiny bit bright against that backdrop, could simply be difference in screen calibration. Nice composition of a difficult scene. Godfrey On Mar 10, 2007, at 8:12 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/m

Re: Digital light meter?

On Mar 11, 2007, at 11:14 AM, Bob W wrote: > I have a Sekonic L-608 light meter, which was pretty much top of the > range when I bought it. It's a very good, accurate light meter which > delivers excellent results. > > The Sekonic web site is now showing the L-758DR: > http://www.sekonic.com/produ

Re: DST

On Mar 11, 2007, at 12:02 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > Just noticed, my ibook changed over. Must have been in the lastest > updates from Mac. Apple's had the DST changeover embedded in all Mac OS X revs since 10.4.2, about a year ago. The recent DST update included updated client-side informa

a NEW Pentax-A 28mm f/2 lens just sold on Ebay ...

Someone sent me an item number on the German Ebay site last night, after hearing of my desire for a Pentax 28mm f/2 lens. There was a NEW one listed from someone in Germany. Since I already have the FA28/2.8 AL, I was unwilling to go to ridiculous lengths and put in a bid for 200 Euros. Laug

Re: PESO: Sidewalk Swashbucklers

On Mar 11, 2007, at 6:40 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > These are the best days of the year for street photography in the > Detroit metro area. The temperature is finally over 50, and happy > people are turning out in huge numbers. Shot this one today along with > several others. It's on the same h

Re: DA lenses on 35mm (found some info)

Makes a great 24x24 mm Pentax Superwide on a 35mm body ... http://homepage.mac.com/godders/DA14FF-sq.jpg G On Mar 12, 2007, at 1:41 PM, Joseph Tainter wrote: > Richard Day has posted a scan of an image taken with the DA 14 on > film: > > http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036&

Re: BW or color?

I would like the B&W rendering more if it had more depth to it. The current rendering in both versions is somewhat flat, but this is not as much of a problem with the color version. Godfrey On Mar 12, 2007, at 2:16 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > BW: > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_i

Re: DA lenses on 35mm (found some info)

On Mar 12, 2007, at 5:35 PM, Juan Buhler wrote: > On 3/12/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Makes a great 24x24 mm Pentax Superwide on a 35mm body ... >> >> http://homepage.mac.com/godders/DA14FF-sq.jpg >> > > Which brings to mind... Ther

Re: BW or color?

The adjusted image, on the right, shows much more depth, to my eye, and would be preferable to the color rendering in this instance. Godfrey > On Mar 12, 2007, at 8:29 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > >> I would like the B&W rendering more if it had more depth to it. The >

Re: Pentax Gallery Response

Carolyn also answered my query about that funky use comment. She said to ignore it, the wording was bad and they were going to revise it. Godfrey On Mar 12, 2007, at 8:15 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: > I've been getting personal responses, nothing canned about them. > > Kenneth Waller > > - O

Re: SV & TAv, using them?

> Mainly because I'm used to my old *ist D, I haven't been using > these yet and > wonder if you guys are. If yes, what situations make them > advantageous? I've experimented to some degree with both TAv and Sv modes, but for most of my shooting I've adopted using Program with the MTF line

Re: Pentax Interview at PMA 2007

On Mar 13, 2007, at 2:47 AM, Cotty wrote: > Thanks Paul. I know I'll be labelled as a heretic, but I have to say > that the 1D is the best photographic device I've ever used - certainly > on a par with the LX in terms of build quality and sheer respect. > Reliability-wise, no contest. I loved the

Re: BW or color?

Glad to help. I have a timer set to remind me to run the monitor calibration every month on my desktop system. I find the differences month-to-month pretty small, at least with the Cinema Display 23", but comparing the profiles over a six month time there is enough drift to be noticeable. R

Re: PESO: I'm invisible...

Delightful as always, juan. Was this at Chinese New Years? G On Mar 13, 2007, at 1:43 AM, Juan Buhler wrote: > Interesting what happens when something interesting is going on behind > you. You can be really close and stillnot be seen: > > http://photoblog.jbuhler.com/index.php?showimage=727 > (K

Re: PESO - Morning Light

On Mar 13, 2007, at 9:17 AM, Tom C wrote: > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5720145&size=lg It's quite nice, but I understand becoming jaded. Beautiful landscapes only hold my interest for so long, then I want something that holds my attention more. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discu

Re: PESO:light

Very nice. The A50/2.8 Macro is indeed an excellent performer. It's the only A series lens I have kept from the original bunch of Pentax lenses I bought used. Godfrey On Mar 13, 2007, at 11:35 AM, Markus Maurer wrote: > The Pentax A50mm 2.8 macro will be one of my favorite lenses on the >

Re: PESO:High flyer

On Mar 13, 2007, at 1:55 PM, Mike Hamilton wrote: > On 3/13/07, Markus Maurer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> A high flyer some hours ago in the evening sun, Pentax A50mm macro >> on the >> K10D, polfiltered, ISO 200 F8 1/60, some branches cloned out and >> cropped: >> >> http://www.mypage.bluew

Re: Pentax Interview at PMA 2007

On Mar 13, 2007, at 4:21 PM, Cotty wrote: >> Hmm. Which bug-bear was that? > > What the camera looks like ;-)) LOL!!! Looks like a camera, 'tis all right with me. ;-) G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: K10D and K100D support in Aperture

Hey! That $32K sitting under a forgotten rock is mine! G On Mar 13, 2007, at 4:06 PM, Brendan MacRae wrote: > Now, where's that spare $32,000 I had lying around... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Macro Lenses

I found an A50/2.8 Macro with perfect optics and a bit of finish wear from use at the local photo shop about a year and a half ago for $130. Excellent lens, works great, extemely sharp yet remarkably good rendering for general purpose use. Allows 1:2 without additions, add a 25mm extension

Re: Enablement: O-ME53 Magnifying Eyecup

On Mar 13, 2007, at 6:52 PM, Brendan MacRae wrote: > Came today...much better. Not only is it easier to > focus with manual lenses but it moves your eye away > from the back of the camera so you're not smudging the > LCD as much. It's also much more comfortable than the > stock eyecup because it

Re: Macro Lenses

There was certainly an F50/1.7 ... I have a pristine box for one sitting on my stuff for sale pile. ;-) Godfrey On Mar 13, 2007, at 5:37 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > It has been said here quite a few times that the 50/1.7 is a better > macro > lens, but I don't think there was a 1.7 past the

Re: a NEW Pentax-A 28mm f/2 lens just sold on Ebay ...

Personally, I've had the A and FA 28/2.8s. The FA is excellent throughout, the A is a little soft wide open. Both are at their best around f/4.5-5.6 (two stops down from wide open), and both have wonderful rendering qualities. G On Mar 13, 2007, at 8:00 PM, Paul wrote: > I cant really see a

Re: SV & TAv, using them?

The MTF line is quite interesting to me as the aperture it prefers varies by both EV and focus distance for a given lens. I wish I understood the algorithm in more detail. But I do know that it tends to pick very good lens openings. Godfrey On Mar 13, 2007, at 8:03 PM, George Sinos wrote:

Re: SV & TAv, using them?

On Mar 13, 2007, at 9:40 PM, Doug Franklin wrote: > George Sinos wrote: >> I think the program lines are a somewhat overlooked feature. -gs- > > I totally agree, though I will say that one needs to practice with > them, > or one may get a surprise. I used to use MTF mode all the time, > unt

Re: Color Printer

I bought my R2400 in October of 2005. It has often sat for several weeks unused, while I was traveling or otherwise not printing... I have not yet experienced any kind of clogging with it. I'm sure that environmental humidity, temperature and other factors all play a part in the propensity of

Re: Enablement: O-ME53 Magnifying Eyecup

On Mar 14, 2007, at 9:37 AM, Brendan MacRae wrote: >> How is it on eye-relief? I'd buy one if it doesn't >> make it harder to >> see the whole field of view with glasses on. > > Good question, I should have mentioned something about > that. > > It's not good, frankly. I've got my glasses on this

Re: GESO: In Memory of a Friend

On Mar 14, 2007, at 10:51 AM, Christian wrote: Good thing you had a chance to freeze the action of your friend, for prosperity. I can see he was no flake. >>> You wouldn't stoop to turning this sensitive memorial into yet >>> another >>> pun thread, would you? That's cold

Re: The DA 50~200

Hmm. I don't know whether I qualify either. But whether the DA50-200 is a 'consumer zoom' or not, given the definition, it seems quite a good performer and is nicely made, feels good. I haven't done much with mine yet beyond my first test photos with it, other than to pull out the tripod and

Re: Pentax Gallery

On Mar 14, 2007, at 10:54 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: > Question one - > is there a deadline? No deadline that I'm aware of yet. > Question 2 > exif is an acronym for ? exposure information? or a specific KIND > of info? http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/E/EXIF.html --- EXIF: Short for 'EXchangeab

Re: The DA 50~200

I've heard this about the DA50-200 so wasn't really all that enthused about it initially, but upon receiving mine I was somewhat surprised to see how nicely made and well finished it is. It's no Limited, for sure, but it does not feel cheap or junky like some other lenses I've had occasion

Re: The Perfect Bag

Most people who like the sling bags seem to go gaga for the Lowepro Slingshot 200 AW. Godfrey On Mar 14, 2007, at 1:33 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Survey: > > What, in your opinion, is the perfect bag for being able to carry > around a > camera (with lens attatched) and a spare lens or tw

Re: The Perfect Bag

Yeah, that's what I use most too. It's a very handy size bag. I wish it were an inch thicker but it suffices. I've got more bags than I can count in offhand. The F803, Timbuk2 Commute XL, the Tamrac SuperLight 5 and the Billingham L2 are the ones that get used the most, in that order. Godfr

Re: Lightroom crashing my PC

Hmm. Can't say I've seen that at all. But I'm running Mac OS X, not Windows. I import without making previews, then tell the library to make 1:1 previews. Last one I did was to import an entire old 80G hard drive's archive, 17,000 or so exposures. Took the G5 somewhere around five hours to

Re: The Perfect Bag

Sounds like your "sling style" Crumpler bag is almost identical to my Timbuk2 Commute XL. It works well, but I'd like a little more opening at the top and a little more dedicated compartmentalization for the camera gear. I'm almost to the point of designing and building my own... ON the oth

Re: Aperture control of DA 40mm on LX

On Mar 14, 2007, at 7:18 PM, André Langevin wrote: > I have been out for for more than a year but checking the posts > once in > a while. Same great list with plenty of cues and clues! > > On an LX, can we close the aperture of DA 40mm to approximate f8 by > pressing the lever half way AND tak

Re: Macro Lenses

Mishka, Magnification in macro work means the ratio of the size of the subject to the size of the format. 1:1 on a Pentax DSLR images a 16x24mm area. G On Mar 14, 2007, at 7:39 PM, Mishka wrote: > magnification on a digital sensor is a moot point anyway. > how do you measure it? > suppose y

Re: Pentax Gallery

On Mar 14, 2007, at 8:42 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > but but is there a industry buzz word for the stuff I type in myself > when I save > a file regardless of the type I save it as, that can be read when > you view > a photo in photoshop and is recognized as a caption by places like my > smugmu

Re: The Perfect Bag

G On Mar 14, 2007, at 10:33 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > Sounds like your "sling style" Crumpler bag is almost identical to my > Timbuk2 Commute XL. > > It works well, but I'd like a little more opening at the top and a > little more dedicated compartmentalization f

Re: Macro Lenses

VER in the magnification expression or >> calculation ! >> ! ! >> jco >> >> -Original Message- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >> Behalf Of >> Godfrey DiGiorgi >> Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 1:37 AM >>

Re: Macro Lenses

regardless whether it is on a sensor, a piece of film or a wall. >> >> size of the format does not enter the equation. > > Actually, what Godfrey is saying is correct. > You might want to try rereading his post. > > William Robb > > > >> On 3/15/07, Godfrey Di

Re: The Perfect Bag

s there this morning, I also looked at the Lowepro Omni Pro and Omni Traveler. Very different kind of bag. Similar is the Pelican PCS1501 shoulder bag. These are interesting to me, although I'm not yet totally convinced. G On Mar 14, 2007, at 11:46 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > Anot

Re: The Perfect Bag

On Mar 15, 2007, at 2:13 PM, Cotty wrote: > I just ordered a Domke J-803. Will post in due course. Interesting. A little larger than the F and in ballistic nylon rather than canvas. Hmm. G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: The Perfect Bag

On Mar 16, 2007, at 12:49 AM, Cotty wrote: >> Interesting. A little larger than the F and in ballistic nylon rather >> than canvas. Hmm. > > My thinking is that canvas creates dust. And not as waterproof as > the nylon. I haven't had much problem with either dust or water-logging, particular

Re: SD cards

On Mar 16, 2007, at 8:21 AM, Scott Loveless wrote: > Hey, gang. I've either missed or ignored most previous conversations > concerning SD cards. Transcend comes to mind, but that's about it. > Would any of you mind sharing your wisdom as to what works well and > what's crap? Can't tell you wha

Re: EXIF data on TIF's

It sounds like Pentax does not embed the EXIF data in the *ist D TIFF files. That's odd. Can you post one somewhere I can download it? Godfrey On Mar 16, 2007, at 8:22 AM, Tom C wrote: > Thanks John and David. > > I even opened several of the .tif files in Pentax Photo Browser to > see if it

Re: SD cards

now that sounds like one bitter man G On Mar 16, 2007, at 9:52 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > They're all crap:-). > Paul > On Mar 16, 2007, at 11:21 AM, Scott Loveless wrote: > >> Hey, gang. I've either missed or ignored most previous conversations >> concerning SD cards. Transcend comes to mind

Re: SD cards

Yes, the cards you have are limiting the capabilities of the camera. The K100D does have a limited, 3 frame buffer, so maximum speed capture after the buffer is full depends on a fast card. The K100D is a little bit faster on write speed compared to the *ist DS, far as I could tell from my

Re: Inkjet Printers not Epson

No printer I've ever heard of has a color gamut as large as ProPhoto RGB. The Epson R2400/R3800/R4800 pigment ink printers are as state of the art on ink and gamut as anything in the industry today is. This is a marketing document on the K3 inkset:

Re: Bags Again

With regard to how the bag feels and is comfortable in use, I prefer the canvas. The differences between the two bags are the size of the main compartment (13x4x9 inch for the F-803 vs 13.5x4.5x10 inch for the J-803), a separate laptop pocket, and the fact that the J-803 has a detachable s

Re: Digital 14mm F2.8 or 12-24mm F4.0?

Both these lenses are very good quality. I have owned and used the DA14 since I bought my *ist DS in January 2005. I recently had a look at a batch of test shots taken with the DA12-24. It confirmed my prior notions based on people's testimonial: - Both are very sharp. - At 14mm focal length

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