Re: 2.8/14 mm or 4/15 mm or ... ?

Pentax at Amazon.de, apparently a returned item, for about 760 euros with full warranty and all, but have eventually ordered the Sigma. Stay tuned for first examples from Dunkirk by the end of the week. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real

PESO: Sigma 10 - 20 mm

Here's one of the first shots with my new Sigma: http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com/2011/12/neues-aus-dunkirchen.html Looks good, so far. Happy Holidays, everybody. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Dunkerque/Dunkirk, France Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio

PESO: Silent Night

in earlier postings on the same blog: http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Happy Holidays everybody. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Dunkerque/Dunkirk, France Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de

Just ordered a K-r

. :-) Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Just ordered a K-r

Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Who is Michael? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wacjJiKqfjo Except that he won't be coming maybe on Monday, but he's been here for 30 years now. :-) Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real

Re: Just ordered a K-r

knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: That links to the Oscar Peterson Trio. Wonderful though they were, it still doesn't help me with Michael's identity. Clue: what's the title of the song. :-) Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog

Re: PESO it snowed finally

, while everything was green outside, raining with a few snow flakes. Came out a mere half hour later into a winter fairy scene. Didn't last long, though. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps

Re: Just ordered a K-r

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Re: Just ordered a K-r

might sound more familiar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPppZQhyC9o Not exactly danceable, either... ;-) Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http

The K-r has arrived and I'm quite impressed

I can now send my K-5 for some long overdue service attention and use the K-r as a back-up. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- PDML

Re: OT question for electronics geeks

minus infinity through 0 dB (the normal open position) to +15 dB. I suppose the manufacturer of the amplifier has put these dB values around the volume knob to make it look more professional. But don't take my word for it. I'm just a simple audio engineer. ;-) Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher

Re: OT question for electronics geeks

JC OCONNELL hifis...@gate.net wrote: Hey there, Dont misquote me, I didnt state that, someone else did. Oops. Sorry about that. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf

OT: The real danger of cat pics

://christwire.org/2012/02/is-tumblr-stealing-the-souls-of-your-chil dren/ Heaven help us... ;-) Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- PDML

Re: OT: The real danger of cat pics

is a cheap flatbed Michael uses for scanning invoices. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: OT: The real danger of cat pics

mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: http://thecatscan.tumblr.com/ Keyboard, screen, telephone, table Took me half an hour to clean all the coffee away... You'll pay for that! Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real

Re: Geso: Winter in Belgrade

Luka Knezevic-Strika lukastr...@gmail.com wrote: Check it out http://tamoneki.tumblr.com Great stuff. Thanks for showing. Hvala lepa. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects

Re: PDMLers... talk me in off the ledge, pls!

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Re: Boris grows older and his brand loyalty to Pentax deepens

and had them exchanged. Same result. Eventually he agreed to take them back and order a pair of new glasses from Essilor. For my next, the current ones, he didn't even try to suggest Hoya... ;-) Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real

Re: Hoya and Pentax

and it was hopelessly outdated by the time it was recycled for the K-7. It should never have been used in that camera. The K-x, presented only a few weeks later and with a Sony sensor again, had far better noise performance and dynamic range. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne

PESO - Not as they seem

... ;-) Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Swinging London loved the Pentax

, various Shadows, even Ringo - took up photography as a hobby; once the royalty checks started coming in, it seemed that they were all getting Pentaxes. From: Here, There and Everywhere - My life recording the music of The Beatles. Geoff Emerick. Gotham Books. Wonderful book, BTW. Ralf -- Ralf R

2.8/14 mm or 4/15 mm or ... ?

in the field of view. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: 2.8/14 mm or 4/15 mm or ... ?

to take a wide-angle to our oncoming two-weeks vacation. We're leaving on Thursday. What to do? Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- PDML

Re: Van Fleteren

of this quality: http://www.amazon.com/Belgicum-Stephan-Vanfleteren/dp/9020971212 Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- PDML Pentax

Re: Van Fleteren

' portraits are hanging as a permanent display at the Vismijn, that's the building in the harbour where the fish is landed. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http

Reponses Photo on what to expect

format | with successors for the K-r and the K-5. The development | of a series of cameras and lenses for 24 x 36, in between | the APS-C series and the medium-format 645D, is | apparently not on the agenda. Tough luck. Then again: no full format, no temptation. ;-) Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher

Re: Reponses Photo on what to expect

. We've recently bought a K-r for Michael. Another fine camera. And the K-30 looks like fun, as well. If this is their new way then I'll be quite happy with it. With or without full format. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com

Re: Reponses Photo on what to expect

of its successor might be but I doubt that they'll be a reason for replacing my K-5. Video doesn't matter here. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http

Re: Reponses Photo on what to expect

advice on the ergonomics of your workplace. You've got only one back and one set of eyes! Oh, and if ever you're ripe for progressives: insist on Essilor glasses. I tried most of the rest, including Zeiss, with Hoya being the worst of all. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne

Re: OT: Denon AVR-900, we hardly knew ye!

its semiconductor population. The local official Denon repair place fixed it or a mere 130 euros. Maybe you should find out if there's a Denon repair workshop in your area before you bin it. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real

Re: OT fifty worst cars of all time

- lights, horn, front and rear wipers, windscreen washer, retractable headlights, you name it - on and off at 1 second intervals like an epileptic orchestrion. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org

Re: PESO - R.I.P. The Divine Ms. P.

it to 23, though. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: OT: Cat Film Festival

Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: er make that C'est vrais May I suggest: c'est vrai? Ralf ...who's been spending the last days translating a French judicial expert's report that wouldn't earn him a job as a workshop sweeper if it were an application letter. -- Ralf R. Radermacher

More Pentax quality grief

by the dealer and #2 needed a new trigger button after less than a year, and I'm at my 4th K-5 and counting... Is this just a strain of bad luck or is Pentax' quality really going down the drain? Or is an average economic lifetime of a mere 4 1/2 years for a DSLR a normal thing nowadays? Ralf -- Ralf R

Re: More Pentax quality grief

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Re: More Pentax quality grief

button problems go back as far as my Program A and P50 of... well... when? 20 years ago or is it even more? Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http

Re: Another reason not to buy photos from stock agencies

had already been used for election posters by Belgian right-wing extremist Vlaams Belang party: http://www.standaard.be/artikel/detail.aspx?artikelid=DMF20101021_167 Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http

Re: On pun and fun

Anthony Farr farranth...@gmail.com wrote: Sic transit gloria mundi. translation: My delivery van is in the shop for repairs. http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/770012/display/15672899 Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real

Re: 2 new cameras in Photokina

. :-/ Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO: Monaco II

http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/770012 As always... :-) Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO: Monaco II

Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: I think this one grows on me the more that I study it, nicely done as always Ralf. Oh, that nothing. Have a look at the full-size image, if you like: http://rapidshare.com/files/407967926/D-10-04137_c.png.html Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher

Re: PESO: Monaco II

Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: I suspect that you would really enjoy the Sony A850. So do I. If it weren't for replacing all my glassware. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org

Re: PESO: Monaco II

P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: That is probably the most annoying file sharing site. They all are. If you can suggest anything more user-friendly I'd gladly switch. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real

Re: PESO: Monaco II

cheap). I might always give it a try next time, so tell me what I have to do, preferably by mail. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de

Re: PESO: Monaco II

P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I find dropbox to be pretty easy to use and not particularly intrusive, Here we go: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9256128/D-10-04137_c.png Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com

Happy 21st of Juli, Belgium!

, the taditional rainshower going down on them all. It's alreay on its way up from Northern France. Une joyeuse fête nationale/een gelukkige nationale feestdag! And may there be many more to come. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real

Re: Happy 21st of Juli, Belgium!

Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: And where would we be without lambic, gueuze, Jacques Brel and Poirot? Not to forget Tintin, Lucky Luke, Toots Thielemans, the Brothers Dardenne, and surrealism. A whole lot of great things and people for a rather small country. :-) Ralf -- Ralf R

Re: Happy 21st of Juli, Belgium!

Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Belgium is like a branch office of Hungary. I'd always take Thielemans and surrealism over Czardas and a ballpoint pen. ;-) Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http

Re: 2 new cameras in Photokina

P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Obviously, the L series, everyone keeps wishing for a new L-x... Am I really the only one dreaming of a digital MX? Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http

Re: 2 new cameras in Photokina

Jaume Lahuerta jlah...@yahoo.com wrote: One between K-x and K-7 and the other above K-7. Does anyone know what the current sensor options (presumably from Sony) für those cameras would be? Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real

Re: New K-7 firmware (1.10)

go for around 700 euros on ebay.de. That'll come down real fast to 500 once people will have learned about the new prices and the upcoming replacement model. Those who need the money from the sale of their K-7 to finance the next model will have to act fast now. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher

Re: electronic level (and an apparently-undocumented feature) in K7

Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: So... it was kinda neato to discover that feature, and kind of a bummer what it shows me. The K-7 in a nutshell. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http

300 x 2 x 1.5

. Effective focal length, considering the crop factor: 300 x 2 x 1.5 = a whopping 900 mm. :-) The link below the image leads to the sound of this scene. Enjoy, Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http

Re: are you guys seeing this email?

Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: test, test, test Loud and clear. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- PDML Pentax

Re: K-5 leaked: plausible IMO

. :-/ Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: K-5 leaked: plausible IMO

the K-7 has been, with its rotten Samsung sensor, the obsolete AF system and all the rest of it. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de

Re: K-5 leaked: plausible IMO

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Re: K-5 leaked: plausible IMO

old analog work from better days while the K-7 sits in a cupboard. So much for takes your chances Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de

Re: K-5 leaked: plausible IMO

they stuck with the known sensor with a few tweaks. Given the choice, I'd rather have a K-7 with the K10D's sensor. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http

Re: K7 with M lenses

usually doing with the K-7. White balance isn't much better either. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML

Re: On dark frame subtraction.

. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Photokina 2010

by for a coffee, I'd be well pleased. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: Photokina 2010

Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: I'm pretty sure we'll hear some pirate-like talks at Pentax booth the next days in Cologne. You mean like the pirates in Asterix when they're floating around on the wreckage of their ship. Veni, vidi, D7000? ;-) Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher

Photokina - yet more cheapskating by Hoya

on Sept 21. They're paying 145 euros per 10-hour-day (about 100 euros after social security contributions and income tax) and they're even providing the ticket to get onto the fare grounds which also doubles as a tram ticket to get there. Now, isn't that generous? Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher

Re: Photokina - yet more cheapskating by Hoya

like you're pushing on a piece of freshly spit out chewing gum. On my last two outings I haven't taken a single picture. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http

Re: For those who wants spec sheets before announcement

Thibouille pentaxl...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.priyantha.nl/GoT/Pentax_K-5/K5_specs_pg1_verkleind.jpg There's also the finer print on the back: http://www.priyantha.nl/GoT/Pentax_K-5/K5_specs_pg2_verkleind.jpg Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http

Re: For those who wants spec sheets before announcement

Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: I'm more interested in the ISO going down to 80 than up to 51200. ISO 50 would have been nice... Just what is the actual ISO rating of the sensor they're using, 100 or 200? Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog

Re: What becomes of the broken-hearted?

Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Nothing special, but I hope you enjoy them. I certainly have. :-) Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de

Re: K-7 and astrophotography

, not defeatable K-7: everything over 30 s, not defeatable K-5: ??? Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: K-7 and astrophotography

... errr... Samsung sensors. So, things can only improve. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: K-7 and astrophotography

David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: K1000 and cable, priceless Not for night and long exposure photography. In this domain we've come a very long way with digital and I'm now doing things I couldn't have dreamed of using film. Not even with larger formats. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher

Re: Fuji come out of nowhere with digital fixed-lens rangefinder(ish)

Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: Thumbs up to fuji (although I'm scared to find out the price). Same here. I've always had a thing for small rangefinders. Used a Miranda 35 for a number of years and then a Minox 35GL (on the rare occasions when it actually worked). Ralf -- Ralf R

Re: K5 article

paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Has anyone run across an availability date? Several sources say end of october. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web

Re: K-7 and astrophotography

Alastair Robertson kiwibiolog...@gmail.com wrote: • Extended-exposure NR (Noise Reduction) function, with a choice of Auto, On and Off modes Remains to be seen if OFF really means... errr... OFF. The K-7 says OFF and still applies DFS beyond 30 secs. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG

Re: K-5 vs. K-7

Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: (http://www.robertstech.com/galleries/franconia1/7da02723.html) You don't have permission to access /galleries/franconia1/7da02723.html on this server. -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real

Re: Happy New Year from Israel

Am 01.01.15 06:13, schrieb Boris Liberman: prosperous, joyful and worry free. Concept approved. :-) The same to you, Boris. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Dunkerque/Dunkirk, France Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http

Re: Happy new year from England

Am 01.01.15 02:49, schrieb Steve Cottrell: To PDMLers obvious or lurking, prominent or cloaked, developed or latent - a peaceful and prosperous 2015 to you all. The same to you, Cotty Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Dunkerque/Dunkirk, France Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com

Re: February PUG is now up

Am 07.02.15 um 12:44 schrieb Brian Walters: Ann's 'Canton Beach', Dan's 'Beach Reflections' and Ken's 'Santa Barbara Birds' are my equal favourites but Jan's 'Blonde on the Beach' is a lot of fun. My vote goes to Ann. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http

Re: Full-Framer Coming

for 1.999,- € ($2260.53 USD at current rates) HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450 mm F/4,5~5,6 ED DC AW available March 2015 für 2.199,- € ($2486.70 USD at current rates) Just received the latest newsletter from Ricoh Germany confirming all of the above. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne

Re: The new Pentax announcements.

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Re: K-3 users - how often do you use the AA simulator?

2/85 mm, from a tripod. No probs with zoom lenses so far, so maybe the resolution of my good old primes is just too high. ;-) Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http

Re: atRe: Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED WR Lens - recommended?

Am 15.02.15 um 06:41 schrieb Jens Bladt: The 55-300mm is a surprisingly good lens considering the very low cost. +1 I've bought mine on the way to our xmas holidays, took a load of photos with it, and I'm perfectly happy. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http

Re: atRe: Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED WR Lens - recommended?

Am 15.02.15 um 16:23 schrieb Mark Roberts: And the even-less-expensive DA-L 55-300 is the same lens optically. Do note the missing WR. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web

The K-3: two months and a holiday later

is at least as good or better. Altogether well over three kilograms of glassware. One more positive side effect: with all the newly bought DA lenses I'll be a lot less tempted by any new Pentax FF body. :-) Ralf *) www.acfoto.de -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http

Re: atRe: Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED WR Lens - recommended?

Am 15.02.15 um 23:55 schrieb P.J. Alling: I don't think that there's an HD version yet, but that's next and there will then be 4 versions... There is and I have it. Now, if only Adobe would take note of this. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real

Re: atRe: Pentax HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm f/4-5.8 ED WR Lens - recommended?

://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/hd-pentax-da-55-300mm/whats-new-cosmetic.html Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Easy on Cotty, folks

Am 10.02.15 um 16:11 schrieb Steve Cottrell: I keep my word. I may not eat the whole hat as I like to wear it now and again. But I will eat it. You mean you can eat your hat and have it? Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com

Re: Poll

Am 04.02.15 um 22:15 schrieb Steve Cottrell: 1. MX Solid performer. 2. MX Form and function in perfect harmony. 3. MX Art in its own right. Amen. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects

Re: The new Pentax announcements.

Am 05.02.15 um 20:15 schrieb P.J. Alling: I don't think there will be a full K-3 replacement in the near future. Why should there be one? Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web

Re: PESO: Frangipani

Am 18.03.15 um 05:37 schrieb David Mann: This plant was in our accommodation complex in Darwin. What a deception. A stupid flower when I had expected to find a photo of a plant producing marzipan, with a tall chimney, a water tower and all the rest of it. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher

Re: Katzeye Optics out of production.

the mark when they're mounted. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: We interrupt these reminiscences for a PESO -- On the March

Am 21.03.15 um 03:46 schrieb Paul Sorenson: Well, I thought they were on their way to a Klan meeting. Methinks they'd fit in nicely in any Belgian carnival parade. http://www.laetare-stavelot.be/ Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real

Re: What does everyone now use?

it at the time, but besides of being great lenses they serve the double purpose of stopping me from buying any new FF camera should it be brought out later this year. So, still with Pentax, happier than ever with the K-3, and no plans to change brands. Why should I? Ralf -- Ralf R

Re: What does everyone now use?

erratic just after the shutter had been repaired I gave up on it. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: We interrupt these reminiscences for a PESO -- On the March

Am 21.03.15 um 12:57 schrieb Daniel J. Matyola: That is BIZARRE! You noted the things the guys on the right have in their hands? They hit the spectators with pigs' bladders. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http

Re: Who killed infinity focus?

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Re: Who killed infinity focus?

of the theory about thermal shift but the infrared argument is utter nonsense. With infrared one has to set the lens for a closer distance than with normal light. Just look where the infrared mark is on your lenses, if they have any. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http

Re: Where is everyone?

as it used to be, but it still is a wonderful place and let's all hope it is here to stay for a long time. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- PDML Pentax

Re: What does everyone now use?

have been one of very few people who've ever had a Nikon LS-30 hooked up to an Amiga 3000T/060. Via Shapeshifter, of course. Worked perfectly. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web

Re: What does everyone now use?

to take colour pics. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

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