Question: Sell K7 to buy K-01?

2012-02-21 Thread Steven Desjardins
This is a real question for me. KEH will be nearby on Saturday, and it got me to thinking about selling my K7 to buy the K-01, given that the latter will have a much better sensor, electronics, and hence IQ. Thoughts on this? -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: POA (Picture once again): Mountain Man

2012-02-20 Thread Steven Desjardins
It's actually a great shot of Frank, bunny ears aside. GFM makes a great background, nice bokeh, etc. On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 8:17 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Feb 19, 2012 at 10:00 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: I ran across this the other day

Peso: After the Snow

2012-02-20 Thread Steven Desjardins
A neat pattern of snow on the skylight in my building: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_3zgwM8#!i=1718851663k=R32D9mJlb=1s=O -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: OT PESO - L.

2012-02-20 Thread Steven Desjardins
I like the way (on my monitor) her shirt disappears into the background. On Mon, Feb 20, 2012 at 8:16 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Works for me. Well done, Dave On Sun, Feb 19, 2012 at 12:48 PM, David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: G'day All, Here's one of yesterdays

Re: POA (Picture once again): Mountain Man

2012-02-20 Thread Steven Desjardins
be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com Sent: February 20, 2012 2/20/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: POA (Picture once again): Mountain Man It's actually

Re: OT - Canadian photographer denied entry to USA

2012-02-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
Maybe hen thought you were cute, Dave. On Sun, Feb 19, 2012 at 9:15 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Feb 19, 2012 at 7:51 AM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Brian Walters wrote: Interesting post by David duChemin on his PixelatedImage blog.

Re: OT - Canadian photographer denied entry to USA

2012-02-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
I meant he but it could have been a chicken. On Sun, Feb 19, 2012 at 9:23 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Maybe hen thought you were cute, Dave. On Sun, Feb 19, 2012 at 9:15 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Feb 19, 2012 at 7:51 AM, Mark Roberts postmas

Re: PESO: Pectoral Slap

2012-02-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
Nice catch. I can't imagine the power in such a thing. On Sun, Feb 19, 2012 at 9:23 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Dave. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Feb 19, 2012 at 9:16 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: I

POA (Picture once again): Mountain Man

2012-02-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
I ran across this the other day and this morning's conversations made me think of it. It's a re-post but a time honored shot of our favorite Canadian. http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_3zgwM8#!i=1717179779k=4W26Qkzlb=1s=O -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PAW110 - Wave

2012-02-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
That is a great shot. That one plane of focus anchors the image. On Sun, Feb 19, 2012 at 5:01 PM, DagT li...@thrane.name wrote: Den 17. feb. 2012 kl. 00:47 skrev Larry Colen: On 2/16/2012 2:06 PM, DagT wrote: Thanks Dan, Dave and Frank! I was a little uncertain here as I wanted to focus

Re: PESO - Progress

2012-02-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
Tonal range is perfect. On Sun, Feb 19, 2012 at 7:22 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Lighting and composition exceptionally nice, Jack From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Sent: Sunday,

Re: PESO - Rocket's Red Glare

2012-02-17 Thread Steven Desjardins
I like it. On Fri, Feb 17, 2012 at 6:54 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Time well spent, John. Very nice ambiance. Jack - Original Message - From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com To: pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 3:05 PM Subject: PESO - Rocket's

Re: PESO: Valentine's Day

2012-02-16 Thread Steven Desjardins
Nice set. Good technically and you caught the right moment. On Thu, Feb 16, 2012 at 2:25 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: An interesting and amusing set of images. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Feb 15, 2012 at 9:57 AM, David J Brooks

Re: PESO: Cool Chick

2012-02-15 Thread Steven Desjardins
What wonderful shot. When those later yearbooks or celebrations need pictures of her as a child, there will clearly be no lack. On Wed, Feb 15, 2012 at 9:54 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Lovely pose Dave On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 9:50 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net

Re: Adobe market research?

2012-02-14 Thread Steven Desjardins
Platonic or romantic love? On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 4:04 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: I haven't check the veracity of this, but it could be interesting if it's for real: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/etc/2849892966.html The Adobe User Research Digital Imaging Team is setting

Re: PESO - Genius at Work

2012-02-14 Thread Steven Desjardins
It looks like my work area, except there stuff only comes apart. I always like pictures of workshops. On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 1:37 AM, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: On 14/02/2012 04:06, frank theriault wrote: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2012/02/genius-at-work.html He and

Re: PESO - Beauty Shop Fantasies

2012-02-14 Thread Steven Desjardins
What a lovely Valentine's Day image. I assume you went unnoticed or at least could outrun her? On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 9:42 PM, Michael Beacom mbea...@mac.com wrote: Gze Frank, Think you could teach me what you don't know? Cheers Mike On Feb 12, 2012, at 6:09 PM,

Re: PESO: Drinking Nene

2012-02-13 Thread Steven Desjardins
When were you in Hawaii? On Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 2:16 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: The State Bird of Hawaii: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15151472 Comments and criticisms are welcome. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML

Re: OT - X10 video clip

2012-02-13 Thread Steven Desjardins
You're doing it wrong. Sex in a bed, take pictures of it with a camera. Yeah, but this time be sure to use high def this time. On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 5:01 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Feb 11, 2012, at 2:05 PM, Cotty wrote: On 11/2/12, AlunFoto, discombobulated, unleashed:

Re: Peso: Dessie

2012-02-11 Thread Steven Desjardins
at 4:51 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 3:39 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 6:16 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: A student of mine, also a good friend: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml

Re: OT PESO - Miasma

2012-02-11 Thread Steven Desjardins
Freaky, but I like quite a bit. On Sat, Feb 11, 2012 at 9:27 PM, David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: G'day All, One from last night: http://www.flickr.com/photos/disavage/6859565685/in/photostream/lightbox/ Direct link: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7037/6859565685_326604dd3d_o.jpg

Re: Comments on the new lenses and Optio WG-2

2012-02-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
One model has GPS and the other doesn't. It actually correlates with the color of the body, but I can't remember which is which. On Thu, Feb 9, 2012 at 11:36 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Optio WG-2 is now showing on Adorama ($399) and BH ($349) for preorder. BH price is $50

Re: K-01: This is called damning with faint praise...

2012-02-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
The most important function of auto-correct is turning an annoying misspelling into fun for all. On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 1:36 AM, Philip Northeast rnort...@bigpond.net.au wrote: Maybe it was a Freudian slip? Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 10/02/12 5:34 PM, P. J. Alling

Re: What would you do with a 50 1.2

2012-02-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
Wow. I can even hear the voice in my head. On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 2:53 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: I will name him George, and I will hug him and pet him and squeeze him ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: What would you do with a 50 1.2

2012-02-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
Through the wonders of the net: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JlVqfC8-UI On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 4:23 PM, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: Reminds me of One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish by Dr Seuss: Look what we found  in the park  in the dark We will take him home. We will call

Re: What Bugs Me Most about the K-01 Aesthetics

2012-02-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
Brian is right: http://camerapedia.wikia.com/wiki/Pentax_K2 (It's not that I doubted you, Brian; I just didn't believe you.) On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 5:40 PM, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote: On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 1:01 PM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: It's the weird type styles they

Re: What Bugs Me Most about the K-01 Aesthetics

2012-02-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
of money with that new OM-G body and Pentax could have done the same. The trick is no to mess with the basics by sticking in random modern styling elements. Cotty and I would buy it. On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 5:45 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Brian is right: http

Peso: Dessie

2012-02-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
A student of mine, also a good friend: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_3zgwM8#!i=1706338804k=4xLjTcNlb=1s=O -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

Re: OT - X10 video clip

2012-02-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
Splash!! Just kidding. Nice for a lo res clip! I never do video and I probably should try sometime. On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 6:06 PM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: http://vimeo.com/user2607591/review/36578528/fa84c56f73 Accidentally had the video set for 640X480 !!! Oh well. Here it is

Re: K-01: This is called damning with faint praise...

2012-02-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
According to Thom Hogan, the yellow K-01 is being nicknamed the Tonka. I at least find that hysterical. On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 4:42 PM, steve harley p...@paper-ape.com wrote: on 2012-02-09 21:27 Darren Addy wrote PPS... that includes the 40mm pancake and is $100 less than Amazon's current

Re: OT - OM-D - WOW

2012-02-09 Thread Steven Desjardins
Was there a camera in that picture? On Thu, Feb 9, 2012 at 2:25 AM, Walt Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote: On 2/9/2012 12:59 AM, Anthony Farr wrote: On 9 February 2012 15:16, P. J. Allingwebstertwenty...@gmail.com  wrote: Maybe because they couldn't even photograph it to look like a Spotty,

Re: OT - OM-D - WOW

2012-02-09 Thread Steven Desjardins
Funny how that K10D Spotmatic just doesn't work.The rounded parts just clash with the angle parts.Maybe Pentax should use old Olympus designs. ;-) On Thu, Feb 9, 2012 at 7:05 AM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: On 2/9/2012 2:34 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On 2/8/2012 11:25

Re: OT - OM-D - WOW

2012-02-09 Thread Steven Desjardins
Definitely the MX. Don't mess with it, just modify enough to be digital and then stop. On Thu, Feb 9, 2012 at 7:42 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Was there a camera in that picture? On Thu, Feb 9, 2012 at 2:25 AM, Walt Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote: On 2/9/2012 12:59 AM

Re: Ricoh reshuffle sees Pentax take control of cameras

2012-02-09 Thread Steven Desjardins
April 1, huh? I wonder how much PRI will be run by Pentax an dhow much by Ricoh. I know this will sound odd, but I get the feeling that the success of the camera division is a source of pride for Ricoh, if that's the right word. On Thu, Feb 9, 2012 at 9:27 AM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: Ricoh reshuffle sees Pentax take control of cameras

2012-02-09 Thread Steven Desjardins
I just meant that I don't think Ricoh acquired Pentax to make a bunch of money. They want to make cameras for PR reasons, or something like that. BTW, the reaction to this news from some folks with the GXR is not altogether happy. I guess they are afraid Pentax will mess up the Ricoh offerings.

Re: OT - OM-D - WOW

2012-02-09 Thread Steven Desjardins
It would never sell in any significant numbers. i can't imagine trying to navigate menus through an EVF. Besides, most people like to look at their shots on the LCD. IIRC, film SLRs had BW screens near the end just to mange all of their electronic options. On Thu, Feb 9, 2012 at 12:20 PM,

Re: OT - OM-D - WOW

2012-02-09 Thread Steven Desjardins
I should mention that those little screens were on top, obviously not on the swinging film door. ;-) On Thu, Feb 9, 2012 at 1:13 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: It would never sell in any significant numbers.  i can't imagine trying to navigate menus through an EVF.  Besides

Re: PESO - Ex Oriente Lux

2012-02-09 Thread Steven Desjardins
Very nice. If you PP in PS, you could try adding some film grain using the filters. It would mask some of the noise and keep the details. for some reason, folks seem more accepting of grain than noise. On Thu, Feb 9, 2012 at 1:00 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: As always Frank you

Re: What would you do with a 50 1.2

2012-02-09 Thread Steven Desjardins
Sell it while it's worth good money and put the money toward the K-5 replacement. Seriously. If you have to ask, then it's probably not a lens your really use. On Thu, Feb 9, 2012 at 4:40 PM, John Celio neo.venator.com+p...@gmail.com wrote: What would you do with a 50 1.2? I'd keep the lens

Re: Ricoh reshuffle sees Pentax take control of cameras

2012-02-09 Thread Steven Desjardins
Geoffrey? rotfl! That's a new low for the autocorrector. At least I don't think I accidentally spelled another name. On Thu, Feb 9, 2012 at 8:52 PM, William Robb anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 09/02/2012 3:15 PM, mike wilson wrote: On 09/02/2012 16:28, Darren Addy wrote: Surely one

Re: OT - OM-D - WOW

2012-02-08 Thread Steven Desjardins
Still, we only have to remember the reaction to the K-01 to understand why they do it. Making the K=01 look like a smaller version of a Spotmatic would have been a much better design choice form a sales POV than the what they did. As mentioned, fabulous spell checker miscue! On Wed, Feb 8, 2012

Re: OT - OM-D - WOW

2012-02-08 Thread Steven Desjardins
See, my from/form error and extra the aren't nearly as amusing. On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 11:47 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Still, we only have to remember the reaction to the K-01 to understand why they do it.  Making the K=01 look like a smaller version of a Spotmatic would

Re: New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8

2012-02-08 Thread Steven Desjardins
Even at the effective focal length of 75mm, I seem to remember Pentax having a very successful limited lens with a focal length of 77mm. Short teles are very useful. My FA50 is my favorite lens on the K7. On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 2:49 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Bipin, I used a

Re: Test, please ignore

2012-02-08 Thread Steven Desjardins
Woohoo!! Free for all On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 2:29 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: LOL!  How True! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 2:27 PM, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: On 2/8/12 2:08 PM, Larry Colen

Re: OT - OM-D - WOW

2012-02-08 Thread Steven Desjardins
The Pen-style e-p1 was a huge hit. The new OM-D looks to be popular. I hope for Pentax's sake that those younger folks line up for the K-01. ;-) Seriously, the retro designs seem to cross generational lines. No explanation here, just an opinion based on observations of recent successful

New Sigma compacts with their best sensor

2012-02-08 Thread Steven Desjardins
http://www.sigmaphoto.com/shop/dp2-merrill-compact-digital-camera.cfm?link=feb_m_2_dp2 There is also one with a 19 mm fixed lens. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

Re: re PESO: Your Husband Called

2012-02-08 Thread Steven Desjardins
You're an ingenius and courageous man, Don. On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 4:19 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Very clever good job spotting it. But not safe for wife viewing especially in Feb. I am planning to get her a new lens -something light so she can carry it for me on photo walks.

Re: Sorry, everyone

2012-02-07 Thread Steven Desjardins
Oh. We all bought new computers to fix the problem. On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 1:20 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: You too?. ;) Jack - Original Message - From: Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Re: New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8

2012-02-07 Thread Steven Desjardins
I heard of the new lenses in an email from Pentax forums. I clicked on the link to take a look, and I saw this comment below the announcement: 560mm lens a bit much? 840mm eff? Good luck keeping that steady. Seriously? Am I missing something or is this comment as ridiculous as it sounds? More

Re: PESO: House of the Sun

2012-02-07 Thread Steven Desjardins
Lovely. Where were you? On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 9:59 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15128459size=md Comments and criticisms are appreciated. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: OT: Nice

2012-02-07 Thread Steven Desjardins
Yeah, I was also thinking bout the price difference. $3K vs. $10K is a really big difference. especially when the Nikon body comes with Nikon's lens selection. On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 6:47 PM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: On 2/7/2012 3:21 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: P. J.

Peso: Boot Scraper

2012-02-06 Thread Steven Desjardins
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Re: PESO[s] Railroad related PUG rejects

2012-02-05 Thread Steven Desjardins
I prefer the first one, but I like machinery shots. On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 2:16 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Well I have a slight preference for the close-up but they are both PUG worthy I think ann On 2/5/2012 13:29, P. J. Alling wrote: No the PUG isn't rejecting

Re: K-01 is here...

2012-02-05 Thread Steven Desjardins
The ultimate disrespect for the K-01: it lost the battle for the hearts of the PDML to toast. On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 7:12 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: The breadth and depth of the arcane pedantry on this list is truly impressive. On 2/5/2012 4:07 PM, John Francis wrote: On Sun,

Re: Why I Moved To Medium Format

2012-02-04 Thread Steven Desjardins
Getting old and confused also slows down the the process and it's much cheaper than an MF camera. OTOH, it would be really fun to get one and bombard the PDML with 100% crops of the model's nose hair. On Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 10:34 PM, Walt Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote: On 2/4/2012 9:17 PM,

Re: K-01 is here...

2012-02-04 Thread Steven Desjardins
Sigh. They just don't make cheap pieces of tin crap like they used to. On Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 10:24 PM, steve harley p...@paper-ape.com wrote: on 2012-02-03 17:02 Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 1:57 PM, Charles Robinsoncharl...@visi.com  wrote: Great camera, but I still feel

Re: K-01 is here...

2012-02-03 Thread Steven Desjardins
BH has it for pre-order. Good product images and specs for those interested. On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 4:46 AM, Underpaid N. Overpentaxed overpenta...@googlemail.com wrote: Mark! 2012/2/3 Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com: Look, Stan, if you're just going to be reasonable I'm going to have

Re: K-01 is here...

2012-02-03 Thread Steven Desjardins
Pentax sold a bunch of Kx's in Japan by making them in wild colors and blister packs. Oly made a bunch of money with their retro designs and admitted that the new e-PM1 was aimed at women who wanted a fashionable camera. Given the that ultimate goal of Ricoh-Pentax is to make money not cameras,

Re: pentaxforums on the K-01 tomorrow morning

2012-02-02 Thread Steven Desjardins
There it is. K5 sensor, no EVF, $750 body only. $899 including the 40 might be the best deal. It would definitively look better in all black, and I assume the yellow one is aimed at some market I'm unaware of. No that exciting , but it's very possible that the IQ is excellent and it's quiet,

Re: K-01 Press Release and Specs

2012-02-02 Thread Steven Desjardins
It won't be great in bright light since none of them are. You'll need to get one of those Delkin hoods. I have one on my E-P2 and it helps a lot. On Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 7:31 AM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Well, the rumors were pretty much on target. Here's the Press

Re: K-01 Press Release and Specs

2012-02-02 Thread Steven Desjardins
Here is a telling shot form dpreview. It really is as big as the K5 for all practical purposes. On Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 7:44 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: It won't be great in bright light since none of them are.  You'll need to get one of those Delkin hoods.  I have one on my

Re: K-01 is here...

2012-02-02 Thread Steven Desjardins
Hey, Mr. alling, when did you go all ee cummings on us? (;-) On Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 9:55 AM, p. j. alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: It's a slightly modified K-5 without a viewfinder.  So now we know what a good optical viewfinder w/reflex mirror assembly costs, about $700. On Wed,

Re: K-01 is here...

2012-02-02 Thread Steven Desjardins
At your lowest point at the beginning of WWII, we sent you Spam. That's hard to beat. On Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 10:02 AM, p. j. alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Well, I used to write poetry in that style  mostly because it was annoying. On Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 9:57 AM, Steven Desjardins

Re: K-01 is here...

2012-02-02 Thread Steven Desjardins
I could see the following strategy. Put a really good sensor and electronics into a minimalist body and sell it as cheap as you can in a K mount body. Don't worry about size or weather sealing or any of that stuff. High IQ and low price are the only notable features. Maybe they were trying for

Re: K-01 is here...

2012-02-02 Thread Steven Desjardins
BTW, I can't find any info on whether this thing will AF with the old screw drive lenses. Anybody? On Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 1:03 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: I could see the following strategy.  Put a really good sensor and electronics into a minimalist body and sell

Re: K-01 Press Release and Specs

2012-02-02 Thread Steven Desjardins
The little hole is to fit an inflation nipple like for a basketball. Add some air and it turns into a K5. On Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 1:12 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Feb 2, 2012, at 4:31 AM, Brian Walters wrote: Well, the rumors were pretty much on target. Here's the Press

Re: PESO: Panache

2012-02-02 Thread Steven Desjardins
What an odd image! The clarity is wonderful. I find the rendering of the fingers striking. On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 10:11 PM, Walt Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, I was combing through my archives (as it were) and came across an image and thought I should get some input on it.

Re: PESO The Two (just don't expect much!)

2012-02-02 Thread Steven Desjardins
Wow, you really do live in the sticks. It is nicely done. BTW On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 7:41 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Nice pic. I concur on the crop. On Feb 1, 2012, at 2:46 AM, Bulent Celasun wrote: Thank you all, friends. The cropping suggestions sound good, I

Re: K-01 is here...

2012-02-02 Thread Steven Desjardins
Finally, someone more deluded than Pentax ;-) On Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 3:26 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Feb 2, 2012, at 12:20 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: how the hell are you supposed to use it with anything longer than (say) 150mm lenses? There's

Re: K-01 is here...

2012-02-02 Thread Steven Desjardins
Composing on the rear screen is just dandy with a tripod or monopod. I use a monopod at the races and it works fine. Handholding a big lens without an eye-level VF is just nuts. On Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 3:59 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Finally, someone more deluded than Pentax

Re: K-01 is here...

2012-02-02 Thread Steven Desjardins
This is true, larry, but these complaints typically come from different people. Most of the PDMLers are just fine with the K5, and OK with the Kr. The 645D is REALLY expensive, and the Q is a bit nichey for the price. This camera directly competes with the NEX 5N, which is about $700 with a kit

Re: K-01 is here...

2012-02-02 Thread Steven Desjardins
Look, Stan, if you're just going to be reasonable I'm going to have to go over to the Pentax Forums for entertainment. On Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 9:49 PM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: On Feb 2, 2012, at 9:16 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: This is true, larry, but these complaints

Re: OT PESO - B.

2012-02-02 Thread Steven Desjardins
Maybe it's just me, but I think she has a doll-like quality in this shot. As a matter of fact, I would have believed it was a doll if you had told me that. Maybe it's just bedtime. On Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 10:47 AM, David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: On 2 February 2012 04:49, Larry Colen

Re: K-01 is here...

2012-02-01 Thread Steven Desjardins
It's OK. I had to laugh at the designer's signature. On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 11:46 AM, Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net wrote: On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 11:35 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: K-01 is here...

2012-02-01 Thread Steven Desjardins
If the price point is right and it's a K5 sensor that it might be quite a deal. It doesn't look like there is an EVF, which would be bad for long lenses. I think that new 40 might get all the press. On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 3:05 PM, George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com wrote: Not sure if this link has

Re: K-01 is here...

2012-02-01 Thread Steven Desjardins
The biggest problem may simply be the lack of any advantages. It's not that much smaller, no eye level viewfinder, kind weird looking, etc. I don't see it being cheaper than the Kr. At least the Q was a compact. On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 4:56 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Heh:

Re: K-01 is here...

2012-02-01 Thread Steven Desjardins
Between the US and the UK, we've fought almost everyone at least once, including each other. On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 7:36 PM, William Robb anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 01/02/2012 6:18 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Ritax? This being a Pentax list I think Pentoh is more appropriate

Re: Why Not RAW Format on ALL Digital Cameras?

2012-01-31 Thread Steven Desjardins
Be careful how you reply, Cotty. He's from California and that stuff is legally binding. On Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 5:21 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Jan 31, 2012, at 2:06 AM, Cotty wrote: On 30/1/12, Larry Colen, discombobulated, unleashed: Of course, that's what makes the

Re: Two days until K-01 announcement

2012-01-31 Thread Steven Desjardins
The funny part of the rumors is that someone form photoblog or some other such site supposed called it butt ugly. I'm really curious at this point, if not flush with buying cash. On Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 12:00 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: I don't remember if this was linked in

Re: Perseverance in the face of adversity

2012-01-31 Thread Steven Desjardins
Wow. I can only defer to your hyperpunousity. Neat picture, BTW. On Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 12:48 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Larry Colen This weeks entrant in the field of perseverance in the face of adversity:

Re: PESO - The Gentleman

2012-01-31 Thread Steven Desjardins
Geez, Frank, how do you find these shots? On Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 10:08 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: A nice moment. On Jan 31, 2012, at 9:45 PM, frank theriault wrote: In Canada, a gentleman always ties his lady's skates:

Re: Why Not RAW Format on ALL Digital Cameras?

2012-01-30 Thread Steven Desjardins
The DR of film cured many ills, at least if you didn't shoot slides. I generally rely now on AE in reasonable light, but switch to manual and the histogram otherwise. Of course, that's often simply making the best of a bad situation. As for viewfinders, all I have to do it pick up my old SP500

Re: More on my K-5

2012-01-30 Thread Steven Desjardins
Pics or it didn't happen. ;-) On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 10:05 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Hey all. Was invited to my daughters house last night for supper, and took the K-5 to play with the low indoor light at her townhouse, and take photos of her new kitten. Set the ISO

Re: Why Not RAW Format on ALL Digital Cameras?

2012-01-30 Thread Steven Desjardins
Nobody belongs in Saskatchewan. . . .And to a first approximation, nobody lives there either. Oooh. A joint Mark! On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 6:27 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On 1/30/2012 3:24 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Nobody belongs in Saskatchewan. And to a first

Re: OT: Lucky me - I got a new job at the age of 62!

2012-01-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
Good work. Hope it goes well. Also, good luck on the lottery ;-) On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 10:32 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Jens, Congratulations and good for you! The late 50's and early 60's are dangerous ages for employment. You frequently know too much and grow

Re: Almost OT - Pentax Announced new camera

2012-01-28 Thread Steven Desjardins
I recently asked for this in a DSLR. And people scoffed ... But we always scoff at you, Colin. On Thu, Jan 26, 2012 at 1:17 PM, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: I recently asked for this in a DSLR. And people scoffed ... Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who

Pentax kx at Amazon for $239 w/lens

2012-01-28 Thread Steven Desjardins
http://www.amazon.com/Pentax-K-x-Digital-18-55mm-Navy/dp/B002PJ40RI/ref=pd_rhf_ee_p_t_1 -- Steve Desjardins -- 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

Re: Pentax kx at Amazon for $239 w/lens

2012-01-28 Thread Steven Desjardins
All gone. I guess it was one of Amazon's flash sales. On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 7:50 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.amazon.com/Pentax-K-x-Digital-18-55mm-Navy/dp/B002PJ40RI/ref=pd_rhf_ee_p_t_1 -- Steve Desjardins -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO - Where'd Ya Get the Gun, John?

2012-01-28 Thread Steven Desjardins
In Virginia that would be a real gun. ;-) On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 9:25 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: The title is a line from a favourite Guess Who song, Rain Dance. Don't know why I like it, but I do:

Re: Trying to make an HDR shot that doesn't look like HDR

2012-01-27 Thread Steven Desjardins
Very good. I wouldn't have known it was an HDR image. On Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 4:08 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Mark, I don't think the bit of movement does any real harm, but did you avoid high ISO? What camera did you use? Jack - Original Message - From: Mark

Re: GESO - another batch of low-light stuff

2012-01-27 Thread Steven Desjardins
Batch of Low Light Stuff describes it perfectly. Not. ;-) That's a wonderful set of images. On Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 4:09 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Awesome, with the emphasis on awe. cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed

Re: Almost OT - Pentax Announced new camera

2012-01-26 Thread Steven Desjardins
That's pretty clever in a PS. Are any others like this? On Thu, Jan 26, 2012 at 1:17 PM, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: I recently asked for this in a DSLR. And people scoffed ... Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he

Re: No discussion of the Olympus OM-D ?

2012-01-26 Thread Steven Desjardins
That's OK. We're not a particularly subtle group. On Thu, Jan 26, 2012 at 12:47 PM, Sam L samthegr...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Jan 24, 2012 at 4:34 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On 1/24/2012 1:00 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting Sam L samthegr...@gmail.com: snip I am a new

Re: Peso: Olde Tyme

2012-01-26 Thread Steven Desjardins
watches. I have one from my grandfather(mom's side() but its in a safety deposit box along with some jewelry. Dave On Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 9:06 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: My grandfather's gold pocket watch, form about 1965: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml

Re: Why Not RAW Format on ALL Digital Cameras?

2012-01-26 Thread Steven Desjardins
On consumer PS cameras, it's one more thing to explain and potentially support. Since the vast majority of PS owners don't even know what RAW is, the manufacturers just don't want to complicate matters. IMHO, that is ;-) DSLRs, EVILs, and advanced compacts that I know of all support RAW. On

Re: GESO 2012 - USS Hornet - GDG

2012-01-25 Thread Steven Desjardins
I really like these. I didn't recall you getting the M9, but that's only a small example of my forgetfulness. If I had gotten an M9, it would be the right camera for a long time ;-) What lens? On Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 5:16 AM, Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com wrote: On Jan 24, 2012, at

Re: New Pentax EVIL rumor, with specs

2012-01-25 Thread Steven Desjardins
What was your opinion, Dario? On Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 3:17 AM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: John Coyle wrote about of the Q: Dario had one when we met in Ravenna. Not mine. I got it from Pentax importers for testing and tell them my opinion. Dario -- PDML

Re: How would you answer THIS question?

2012-01-25 Thread Steven Desjardins
To be fair, he openly admits to his reaction and tacitly acknowledges a problem with it. He needs the photo equivalent of AA. On Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 11:26 AM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Underpaid N. Overpentaxed wrote: snobs have class or try to. this sounds more like a

Re: OT Valentine gift

2012-01-25 Thread Steven Desjardins
It doesn't look that sturdy. On Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 3:09 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On 1/25/2012 12:00 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: I present a perfect gift from/for a PDMLer ... http://goo.gl/e0IqO And I quote: Riding in style doesn’t mean you can’t be packing. -- Larry

Re: When your motto is don't be evil, just maybe you are.

2012-01-25 Thread Steven Desjardins
The Email system at my University keeps every email sent. It's required by US law. On Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 2:17 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of P. J. Alling *http://preview.tinyurl.com/7jn8rdj Makes me glad that

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