Re: After reading the K5xxx reviews ...

2012-10-31 Thread Steven Desjardins
Pentax/Ricoh is probably working on a FF body. They will never be as fast as Nikon or Canon, and Apple/Google would just absorb them. I really think that Ricoh is the best we could have hoped for in that they actually want to make cameras. On Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 10:39 AM, Alexandru-Cristian

Re: OT - 1DmIIn

2012-10-31 Thread Steven Desjardins
Nice find. Does Dad share lenses? On Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 2:15 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Good for Stef. Is he done with school yet? Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 12:05 PM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: Hi team Stef is pretty stoked at the moment

Re: After reading the K5xxx reviews ...

2012-10-31 Thread Steven Desjardins
And those core values are? The K5 is an excellent camera for the price. The K30 is probably even better in terms of per dollar. Weather sealed and most of the K5 IQ with better AF. We are the ones thta have changed. We all harken back tot he days when Pentax released a new body every 5 years

Re: OT: Film Humor

2012-10-31 Thread Steven Desjardins
Groan. ;-) On Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 2:06 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://static.themetapicture.com/media/funny-bar-drinks-clipart.jpg Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Aftermath

2012-10-31 Thread Steven Desjardins
Good shot. The hoses make a great foreground. On Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 10:45 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: I love the tangle of hoses and the tree firefighters in three different postures. I note that you managed to include a bicycle, of course. Dan Matyola

Re: OT: Fuji X100?

2012-10-31 Thread Steven Desjardins
Excellent. I hear it's quirky, but you've been using Pentax so it's just a question of getting use to a different kind of quirky. ;-) On Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 9:59 PM, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: In case anyone is keeping score at home, I pulled the trigger on one of these beasties

Re: pentax sighting

2012-10-31 Thread Steven Desjardins
Unless I've missed it, I don't think w've gotten that episode yet. I'll take note. On Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 8:42 PM, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: In the topgear 50 years of bond cars, there isa Moonraker console with two Tak lenses I have the image on facebook Sincerely,

Re: PESO - On Guard

2011-06-13 Thread Steven Desjardins
Great catch. Luck is the residue of design. On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 10:13 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: I;'m glad you waited, thats a very nice shot Dave On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 7:30 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I've been waiting for this one!  Seen

Re: Back in Boston!

2011-06-13 Thread Steven Desjardins
OK, welcome back to your temporary home. On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 4:53 PM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: Christine Nielsen wrote: Welcome back -- where are you moving to?   As I recall, Dr. Lisa quite liked the south shore... J.P. About 3 miles from where we are now and still less

Re: PEso - rainbow along the Devil's Highway

2011-06-13 Thread Steven Desjardins
I take little solace in this. I fully expect a punch at some point in the future. On Sun, Jun 12, 2011 at 7:59 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Steven Desjardins wrote: Yeah, but that's because you embarrass people.  ;-) Good thing this is only virtual contact! a On Sun, Jun

Re: PESO: Audience shot

2011-06-13 Thread Steven Desjardins
Excellent. That looks pretty dark for a K7, however. I thought you needed a nuclear flash bulb to avoid high iso noise. On Mon, Jun 13, 2011 at 5:33 PM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: Every once in awhile I like to turn the camera around the other way when I'm shooting a concert.

Re: aiki photography, or yeah, I meant to do that.

2011-06-14 Thread Steven Desjardins
Good action shots. The silhouette is excellent. On Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at 4:16 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Yesterday, a friend of mine tested for second degree black belt in aikido.   As long as I was there, I took photos of the two belt tests. It was a very challenging venue to

Re: D-FA 100mm Macro Plus Teleconverter

2011-06-14 Thread Steven Desjardins
That side picture of the Syrphid flies is my favorite position, er, shot of the bunch. Your usual high standards, sir. On Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at 7:52 AM, Mark Cassino markcass...@ymail.com wrote: This weekend I tested out the D-FA 100mm macro combined with a Kiron MC-7 2x teleconverter and also

Re: Interesting effect: drastic change of color on photograph

2011-06-14 Thread Steven Desjardins
Purple for me too. On Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at 11:08 AM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: On 15 June 2011 01:03, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: Hi All! After taking photos at a party, I discovered an interesting effect. It was indoors, with uneven and not very bright light, so,

Re: Back in Boston! (Now with photos)

2011-06-14 Thread Steven Desjardins
Great Gallery. The sunset (?) behind the cloud is a nice touch. On Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at 6:22 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at 5:33 PM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: A couple of these have Photoshop tweaks, but most are straight out of Lightroom:

Peso: Swing

2011-06-14 Thread Steven Desjardins
How would you crop this? http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1337901502_77t9Sdk-L-LB -- 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

Re: Peso: Swing

2011-06-14 Thread Steven Desjardins
It's easy if you take 20-30 shots. ;-) Actually, you begin to note the body motions of batter as the ball approaches. On Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at 10:52 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Very well done, Steve. The ball being in the shot made it. Jack --- On Tue, 6/14/11, Steven Desjardins

Re: I just found the accessory I need for my K-x

2011-06-15 Thread Steven Desjardins
I think you pretty much have to get the Storm trooper hoodie, Larry. On Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at 6:29 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: http://www.thinkgeek.com/images/products/additional/large/e774_star_wars_costume_hoodie_trooper.jpg Only $50

Peso: Here it comes

2011-06-15 Thread Steven Desjardins
http://s857.photobucket.com/albums/ab138/drd1135/PDML/?action=viewcurrent=hereitcomes.jpg Same game. I did like the cat in the advertisment along the wall. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: Peso: Here it comes

2011-06-16 Thread Steven Desjardins
I'll check tomorrow. --Original Message-- From: Ann Sanfedele Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List ReplyTo: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Peso: Here it comes Sent: Jun 15, 2011 8:35 PM Steven Desjardins wrote: http://s857.photobucket.com/albums/ab138

Re: Grab a Drop

2011-06-17 Thread Steven Desjardins
Great shot. Of course, i love stuff like that. Sorry about your mom. On Wed, Jun 15, 2011 at 10:05 PM, Walt Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote: On 06/15/2011 11:05 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Sorry to hear about your mom and dad, Walt. Christine Thank you, Christine.  There are bad days and

Re: Film is not dead ...

2011-06-17 Thread Steven Desjardins
I had the same thought, to be honest. This is more of a going out of business sale. On Fri, Jun 17, 2011 at 10:53 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: Why does a good sale price on a discontinued scanner mean that film is not dead?  it just means that medium format film scanners are

PESO (OSP): Stairway to Heaven

2011-06-20 Thread Steven Desjardins
OSP: Old Stuff Project An old abandoned church in North Carolina: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/Old-Stuff/17503661_45JbVR#1346096880_835djJ3-XL-LB A closer look so you can read the name over the door:

Peso:Speeding By

2011-06-20 Thread Steven Desjardins
Debbie and I spent the weekend at Virginia International Raceway for a series of amateur/small team motorcycle races. I like these because their are very small crowds and it makes for better photography. You'll see more (he threatens) but here was a quick snap that I find to have a pleasing

Re: Peso:Speeding By

2011-06-20 Thread Steven Desjardins
BTW, the alternate title was The Monolith goes to the Races, but the Europeans on the list would never believe the Monolith drives a pick-up. (Strains of Also Sprach Zarathustra well up . . .) On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 1:41 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Debbie and I spent

Re: For the committed Pentaxian

2011-06-20 Thread Steven Desjardins
If I wore pants, I'd be all over this . . . On Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at 6:15 PM, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: http://www.apug.org/forums/forum379/92560-fs-vintage-pentax-me-belt-buckle-1-4-lens.html Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://kerygmainstitute.org He is no fool

Re: Going off-line for a bit

2011-06-20 Thread Steven Desjardins
Good luck. On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 2:14 PM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: It's moving day and we're starting the move to our new house. I'm just about to pack up the computer and associated gear and haul it 2.1 miles to our new home. See you all in a day or two! :-) -- Mark

Peso: Rounding the Bend

2011-06-20 Thread Steven Desjardins
You were warned: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1346252054_QPB8Rzh-O-LB I'm actually pretty pleased with this shot. It was taken with the M200 f4 at 5.6. The whole setup worked just fine with pre-focusing and trap focus by me. Given the really harsh light at that

Re: Rounding the Bend

2011-06-20 Thread Steven Desjardins
Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 1:41 PM Subject: Peso: Rounding the Bend You were warned: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1346252054_QPB8Rzh-O-LB I'm actually pretty

Re: Peso:Speeding By

2011-06-20 Thread Steven Desjardins
You do realize the monolith on the hill is a porta-potty? I knew it was there, so I never thosught of it as a pastoral scene. That and the shriek of the bike's engine. On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 5:03 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Debbie and I spent the weekend at Virginia International

Re: Peso Baby Trumpeter swans

2011-06-20 Thread Steven Desjardins
Very good. Too cute. On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 7:52 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: First time in almost three years this pair has produced any chicks. Four of the six eggs hatch this past weekend http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13492592 D1H, 70-200 f2.8 VR, LR WB

Re: Peso: Rounding the Bend

2011-06-20 Thread Steven Desjardins
They tell me (I always wander around and talk to the teams) that the knee is more of a feeler than a support. They do grind away those knee pucks, though. On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 6:00 PM, Doug Franklin jehosep...@mindspring.com wrote: On 2011-06-20 15:22, Bob W wrote: You were warned:

Re: Peso: Rounding the Bend

2011-06-20 Thread Steven Desjardins
get toasty in Southside Virginia. On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 6:00 PM, Doug Franklin jehosep...@mindspring.com wrote: On 2011-06-20 14:41, Steven Desjardins wrote: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1346252054_QPB8Rzh-O-LB I'm actually pretty pleased with this shot

Re: Peso:Speeding By

2011-06-21 Thread Steven Desjardins
: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Steven Desjardins Sent: 20 June 2011 22:24 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Peso:Speeding By You do realize the monolith on the hill is a porta-potty?  I knew it was there, so I never thosught

Re: GESO: Field Day, or... how I made friends with AF-C

2011-06-21 Thread Steven Desjardins
It worked very well. I like the water shooter gal with the pigtails. On Sat, Jun 18, 2011 at 12:00 PM, Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net wrote: Yesterday, I volunteered at my daughter's school to take photos of the 3rd graders at field day.  For the uninitiated, Field Day is a day of fun

Re: Going off-line for a bit

2011-06-21 Thread Steven Desjardins
In memory of Mark, I think we should keep this thread going until he gets back. To make it a challenge, you can only use potentially Markable statements. No, I'm not going to explain but you know what I mean. On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 9:12 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: On 6/20/2011

OT: Photo of Kissing Couple in Vancouver

2011-06-21 Thread Steven Desjardins
Political issues aside, what did you think of this picture as a photograph: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/16/vancouver-riots-2011_n_878128.html I personally like it a lot. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: Photo of Kissing Couple in Vancouver

2011-06-21 Thread Steven Desjardins
I did read the write up. In an odd way, it makes the shot more endearing than lusty. On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 1:27 PM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: On Jun 21, 2011, at 11:20, Steven Desjardins wrote: Political issues aside, what did you think of this picture as a photograph

Re: Photo of Kissing Couple in Vancouver

2011-06-21 Thread Steven Desjardins
- Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 11:20 AM Subject: OT: Photo of Kissing Couple in Vancouver Political issues aside, what did you think of this picture as a photograph: http

Re: Hot Pixels - Time for new camera?

2011-06-21 Thread Steven Desjardins
NO. Definitely buy a new camera. There is no hope in trying to save this one. A K5 would work much better. (You're welcome.) On Tue, Jun 21, 2011 at 10:07 AM, Ed Keeney ewkph...@gmail.com wrote: I have a K100D that is now 4 1/2 years old with about 14000 images taken.  I've noticed more

Peso: Photog

2011-06-21 Thread Steven Desjardins
Nothing profound here, but I thought y'all would be amused by this: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1348008852_Kmnw59r-L-LB -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: pentax super hero edition

2011-06-22 Thread Steven Desjardins
ROTFL. I had the same thought. On Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 10:38 AM, Bong Manayon bongmana...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 10:25 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Did you guys know about this?  I just heard.  They've got Wonder Woman and Bat Girl!  Cheers, Christine

Re: PDML members: What is your SHARPEST lens?

2011-06-22 Thread Steven Desjardins
Assuming we are talking about sharpness at optimum aperture, I would have to say my FA50 1.4, closely followed by the FA100 2.8 macro and the FA135 2.8. On Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 11:25 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: I love Frank's sig: Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri

Re: self-service SDM repair

2011-06-22 Thread Steven Desjardins
Not me. That's enough to drive a man back to MF. On Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 11:27 AM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: In all of my Googling to see how to properly do the repairs I did last night, I also came across this tidbit.  Scary work, but might be useful someday to anyone who

Re: OT: Photo of Kissing Couple in Vancouver

2011-06-22 Thread Steven Desjardins
Seems like they have a lot of room. On Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 11:10 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Steven Desjardins Political issues aside, what did you think of this picture as a photograph: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/06/16/vancouver-riots-2011_n_878128.html

Re: PESO: The Fancy Dancer (World Pentax Day)

2011-06-22 Thread Steven Desjardins
Well done. On Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 12:52 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: One from my World Pentax Day excursion... http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/5859177388/in/photostream#/photos/pixelsmithy/5859177388/in/photostream/lightbox/ Hope you like it. Darren Addy Kearney,

Re: Crumbling ruins

2011-06-22 Thread Steven Desjardins
Three points: 1. Nice Gallery. X100, I assume? 2. I like the how the shot emphasizing that young woman's caboose is following by a shot of Cotty leaning forward with interest. 3. We need a caption contest for Cotty's picture. On Mon, Jun 20, 2011 at 7:07 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com

Re: New Pentax Q Compact camera system

2011-06-23 Thread Steven Desjardins
That flash is funny. I think I'll wait (maybe a long time) for the rumored K mount system being announced in the fall. I have not real idea how well the Q will sell. On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 5:44 AM, Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com wrote: Announced today, as far as I can tell. Pentax User

Re: New Pentax Q Compact camera system

2011-06-23 Thread Steven Desjardins
Of Steven Desjardins Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 8:11 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: New Pentax Q Compact camera system That flash is funny.  I think I'll wait (maybe a long time) for the rumored K mount system being announced in the fall.  I have not real idea how well the Q

Re: welcome the pentax q

2011-06-23 Thread Steven Desjardins
Really Folks, it's a pretty certain they are releasing a more serious mirrorless in the fall that is clearly the their DSLRs with K mount lenses. I also remind myself of two things when I see somethign like this: 1. I thought colors were stupid too. 2. I have not faith in Pentax Marketing. I'm

Re: welcome the pentax q (with sample photos)

2011-06-23 Thread Steven Desjardins
I could never get this Christine. I always lose my keys. (Damn but it's small . . .) On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 1:30 AM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Can't believe I'm saying this, but I actually intrigued by this.  Cheers, Christine

Re: welcome the pentax q (with sample photos)

2011-06-23 Thread Steven Desjardins
Here it is: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/PENTAXQ/PENTAXQA.HTM The key chain shots are very funny. On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 1:08 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: On Jun 22, 2011, at 10:30 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Can't believe I'm saying this, but I actually intrigued

Re: New Pentax Q Compact camera system

2011-06-23 Thread Steven Desjardins
I'm not sure anyone actually does. Pentax could join if they wanted . On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 1:32 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: J.C. O'Connell why didn?t they go with the micro 4/3 system? Who owns the rights to micro 4/3? - No virus found in this message.

Re: New Pentax Q Compact camera system

2011-06-23 Thread Steven Desjardins
Maybe it's not so much for chaining in the field as getting the one you want, e.g., fast prime vs. normal zoom. Shrug. On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 2:35 PM, Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org wrote: Despite the explanations given in the TOP blog post:

Re: New Pentax Q Compact camera system

2011-06-23 Thread Steven Desjardins
That's changing in the field, not chaining. sigh. On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 2:58 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Maybe it's not so much for chaining in the field as getting the one you want, e.g., fast prime vs. normal zoom.  Shrug. On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 2:35 PM, Igor Roshchin

Re: New Pentax Q Compact camera system

2011-06-23 Thread Steven Desjardins
The first one is great, and I don't understand the second one. On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 3:40 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.antiqueauto.org/assets/flashQube.jpg http://www.antiqueauto.org/assets/diana.jpg Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO - Real Canadians Wearing Real Hats - summer edition

2011-06-23 Thread Steven Desjardins
Oh, yeah! the hats are back. . . Nice face there. On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 7:30 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Saw this old fellow last evening and thought that with the recent change of season it's time to revive this blog:

Re: New Pentax Q Compact camera system

2011-06-23 Thread Steven Desjardins
Neat. If I ever ran into it before, I've clearly purged it from my mind. On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 3:57 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: I'm disappointed in your knowledge of Toy Camera History. : ) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diana_camera Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska --

Re: welcome the pentax q

2011-06-23 Thread Steven Desjardins
Fotodiox might be working on the adaptor as we speak. 50 mm K mount lenses are dirt cheap and would pack 12 MP into a 275 FOV, if my math is correct. On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 4:01 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Part of my reply below was just WRONG. The 35mm equiv. is not printed

Re: welcome the pentax q

2011-06-23 Thread Steven Desjardins
reasonably large aperture, before diffraction begins to steal resolution. On 6/23/2011 4:06 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: Fotodiox might be working on the adaptor as we speak.  50 mm K mount lenses are dirt cheap and would pack 12 MP into a 275 FOV, if my math is correct. On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 4

Re: welcome the pentax q

2011-06-23 Thread Steven Desjardins
I want a digital Retina to go with my digital Auto 110. On Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 5:44 AM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: The previews say it's backlit.  Though I'm pretty sure that I'm not the target demographic, (Hell, I'm not sure who the target demographic is for that

Re: welcome the pentax q

2011-06-23 Thread Steven Desjardins
I assume the K mount is so that folks who own Pentax DSLRs will consider the new camera as a compliment for their current system. The lenses will fit and Pentax already makes some good small pancakes. i have the E-P2, and many of the m43 kesnes are bigger than some of their Pentax equivalents. On

Re: Mind your Ps and Qs: the Q is not meant for you

2011-06-23 Thread Steven Desjardins
It makes such a nice keyring as well. Actually, the PDML is relatively calm in the Chicken Little department compared to many lists/forums. I look at the 43 Rumors site and Olympus is declared dead on a daily basis. Although today they noted the Pentax Q and they declared Pentax dead. I bet

Re: PESO: Swing, Batter, Swing !

2011-06-23 Thread Steven Desjardins
Baseball photography is like hunting. Getting that ball in the shot is a trick. On Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 11:15 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=mainwebtag=djm1963entry=104 Comments are welcome. -- Dan Matyola

Re: Mind your Ps and Qs: the Q is not meant for you

2011-06-23 Thread Steven Desjardins
Another voice cries out in the desert: http://www.bjp-online.com/british-journal-of-photography/news/2080688/leica-launch-compact-2012 On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 10:25 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: It makes such a  nice keyring as well.  Actually, the PDML is relatively calm

Re: The Delivery

2011-06-23 Thread Steven Desjardins
It always amazes me that pitchers actually have to ice their arm after a normal outing to help them heal quicker for their next slot in the rotation. On an oddly connected tangent, have you read The Strange Case of Siddharta Finch by George Plimpton? On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 4:44 PM, Daniel J.

Re: Mind your Ps and Qs: the Q is not meant for you

2011-06-24 Thread Steven Desjardins
Uh huh. Leica needs for lead time for this. Interesting though. Is a $2000 EVIL Leica body a bargain compared to the M9? On Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 3:14 AM, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: On Jun 24, 2011, at 3:11 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: Another voice cries out in the desert

Re: Re-entry, music, and a small GESO

2011-06-24 Thread Steven Desjardins
The Gallery is good (the clock is very nice) but the video steals the show. On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 9:50 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: I've been pretty scarce lately.  Work has been very demanding, and most of my recreational time has been spent with the Chestnut Street Singers.  

Re: PESO: Line Drive

2011-06-24 Thread Steven Desjardins
Outgoing is even harder. That's a good shot. On Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 10:41 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=mainwebtag=djm1963entry=106 Comments desired. -- Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola

Re: GESO- pushing the K-5

2011-06-24 Thread Steven Desjardins
Good work. Those are excellent portraits. On Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 8:27 PM, Bong Manayon bongmana...@gmail.com wrote: June 19 was the birthday of the Philippines' national hero, Jose Rizal, and I was there... http://www.flickr.com/photos/bongmanayon/sets/72157626897139973/ I cornered some

Re: Mind your Ps and Qs: the Q is not meant for you

2011-06-24 Thread Steven Desjardins
, Steven Desjardins wrote: Another voice cries out in the desert: http://www.bjp-online.com/british-journal-of- photography/news/2080688/leica-launch-compact-2012 Nice of them to give people enough notice so they can start saving. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: Too Qute

2011-06-24 Thread Steven Desjardins
I know that last one isn't a fact, but I ran out and had already written 5 numbered bullet points. No problem. I've done this with Chemistry lectures. The more I have to improvise, the more likely it is to be on the test. On Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 11:04 PM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: Mind your Ps and Qs: the Q is not meant for you

2011-06-24 Thread Steven Desjardins
- I have nothing to add. :-) Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ On Sat, 25 Jun 2011 12:59 +1000, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: On Fri, 24 Jun 2011 22:03 -0400, Steven Desjardins

Re: GESO 1.7x F100macro

2011-06-25 Thread Steven Desjardins
The flowers are lovely but the fly is amazing. On Sat, Jun 25, 2011 at 7:00 PM, Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com wrote: I need to know how you can talk an insect into holding still, to not be spooked by the big eye that obviously belongs to an insect hungry monster, then lighting it

Re: A confession...

2011-06-26 Thread Steven Desjardins
Grainy but nice. Phones aren't that far away . . . On Sun, Jun 26, 2011 at 9:06 PM, Jeffery Johnson jefferytjohn...@bellsouth.net wrote: Now shame on you she is wondering why you are fooling with your phone camera and don't your usual camera.

Totally OT: Bluetooth headset for smart phone

2011-06-27 Thread Steven Desjardins
My wife has a flip phone and likes to cradle her phone on her shoulder so she can do things while talking. She is getting a smartphone but these are much less comfortable to use in this fashion. I'm thinking of getting her a headset. It doesn't have to be super stealthy, but it must be very

Re: PDML members: What is your SHARPEST lens?

2011-06-27 Thread Steven Desjardins
Someone should run through the thread and tally the votes. I nominate Tim. On Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 1:15 AM, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: Another vote here for the 50-135.  No, I haven't measured, that wind blowing flapping your undies is my arms waving. Often perceived sharpness is a

Re: Totally OT: Bluetooth headset for smart phone

2011-06-27 Thread Steven Desjardins
and is nearly invisible. I use it to conduct interviews, and it works well. Paul On Jun 27, 2011, at 9:26 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: My wife has a flip phone and likes to cradle her phone on her shoulder so she can do things while talking.  She is getting a smartphone but these are much less

Re: A confession...

2011-06-27 Thread Steven Desjardins
Watch the radiation, especially if you notice a greenish tinge to your skin. On Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 10:16 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Jun 26, 2011 at 9:34 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Grainy but nice.  Phones aren't that far away . . . Mine

Re: PESO: The Pitch is on the Way

2011-06-27 Thread Steven Desjardins
I had the same thought; it works both ways. On Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 5:05 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Not as good as the other action shots--did the pitcher just throw the ball, or is he shielding himself from getting clobbered by a line drive? Rick

Re: 3 new pictures

2011-06-27 Thread Steven Desjardins
The man amongst his wares is a fine shot. On Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 3:55 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Stan Halpin http://www.web-options.com/Recent/ B I am still pondering the riverside shot and the

Re: Peso Wheelbarrow

2011-06-27 Thread Steven Desjardins
I'd crop an L off the upper right side of the, er, stuff. Nice catch, though. On Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 10:15 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: I'll try that. Dave On Sun, Jun 26, 2011 at 7:19 PM, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Nice composition but IMO it would be a touch

Re: Photo.net no more

2011-06-27 Thread Steven Desjardins
If I get on a bus that says Trafalgar Square on the front, I don't want to be forced to go shopping first.: Never go to London with my daughter, then. I'm just saying . . . On Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 6:23 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net

Re: Photo.net no more

2011-06-27 Thread Steven Desjardins
They know you're too cheap to buy anything, John. On Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 8:27 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Ken Waller Apparently it isn't universal - I don't get the pop up ad. I don't think I've ever seen a pop-up ad on photo.net - No virus found in this

Re: OT Enablement

2011-06-27 Thread Steven Desjardins
Olympus always made such nice small cameras. On Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 9:35 PM, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: G;'day all Knowing my interest in old cameras, my brother-in-law presented me with his old SLR.  I've always wanted to play with one of these:

Re: The GESO Dilemma

2011-06-27 Thread Steven Desjardins
It's a great idea. I definitely wouldn't want to look at 12 shots of dog poop. On Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 7:13 AM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: --- On Mon, 6/27/11, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: BTW I'm sure you don't intend these to be hard rules. I wouldn't want PDML to

Re: PDML members: What is your SHARPEST lens?

2011-06-28 Thread Steven Desjardins
Good job, Tim. I'm a little surprised by the absence of the DA70. Maybe no one has one? On Tue, Jun 28, 2011 at 2:38 AM, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: On Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 6:31 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Someone should run through the thread and tally the votes

Re: OT Leica M lens module for Ricoh GXR

2011-06-28 Thread Steven Desjardins
That's very nice. I'm surprised you didn't buy a plane ticket ;-) On Tue, Jun 28, 2011 at 11:52 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: At the Aussie photo show ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln91Hk_gccEfeature=youtube_gdata_player looks like it's very close to production now.

Re: PDML members: What is your SHARPEST lens?

2011-06-28 Thread Steven Desjardins
I don't think I have made enough use of my K28 3.5. JCO swears by it. I need to just stick it on the K7 so I actually take it with me. On Tue, Jun 28, 2011 at 1:22 PM, Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Jun 22, 2011 at 11:25 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: So I

Re: They should have done this one first

2011-06-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
Still my favorite camera body. It was awesome with the grip. If that Phillips sensor had worked, they would have built the MZ-D as a single piece body just like the MZ-S with the grip. Full frame, 6MP, beautiful camera, and far too expensive to buy. The stuff that dreams are made of. On Wed,

Re: OT Leica M lens module for Ricoh GXR

2011-06-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
Tim should make a spreadsheet of these results. On Wed, Jun 29, 2011 at 7:33 PM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah, no kidding, Larry. In case anyone's interested in the secondary discussion, I opened the link in IE * and was served up an ad (for that 5 hour energy drink). Opened it up

Re: OT Leica M lens module for Ricoh GXR

2011-06-30 Thread Steven Desjardins
Nice touch, Bob. On Thu, Jun 30, 2011 at 3:19 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: and host it on photo.net. Tim should make a spreadsheet of these results. On Wed, Jun 29, 2011 at 7:33 PM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah, no kidding, Larry. In case anyone's interested in

Re: Peso - Pride on Sunday

2011-06-30 Thread Steven Desjardins
No problem Ann. I never read metadata. ;-) Serious and Funny at the same time. On Thu, Jun 30, 2011 at 12:25 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/New-York-Snaps-2011/15389206_z3saz/1/1357837848_HbzFw8g/Medium ok lets see if THIS gets

Re: Traveling

2011-06-30 Thread Steven Desjardins
Yes, fun. Drink a pint for EACH of us. On Thu, Jun 30, 2011 at 8:11 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Dario Bonazza wrote: Ann Sanfedele wrote: 'noew hom ewhen' Irish, isn't it? ;-) havv ea greatv acationM ark! Dario its called I turned off my spell check and didn't look at

Re: Is Ricoh Going to Buy Pentax????????

2011-07-01 Thread Steven Desjardins
Well, Godfrey has made us aware of Ricoh's innovative approach to mirrorless systems and Pentax has optical expertise. And, at least from my POV, Pentax has a bigger reputation. How big is Ricoh as a company? It will definitely focus Pentax on photography as long as the combination has enough

Re: TOTALLY OT, but proud mummy needs your help!!

2011-07-01 Thread Steven Desjardins
I voted. What's a Milky Bar? On Fri, Jul 1, 2011 at 8:59 AM, Keith Mosier jarheadpho...@yahoo.com wrote: Got my vote. -- 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

Re: Is Ricoh Going to Buy Pentax????????

2011-07-01 Thread Steven Desjardins
It does make me wonder about Pentax's EVIL/MILC/Whatever plans. I wonder if they will continue with the APS-C K mount version or combine efforts with and produce a K mount module. On Fri, Jul 1, 2011 at 7:44 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: So will the new badge be Rictax or

Re: TOTALLY OT, but proud mummy needs your help!!

2011-07-01 Thread Steven Desjardins
Yeah, but I had a lot more brain cells back then. I did google it. I'm amazed to find that something fattening is not (commonly) sold in America. On Fri, Jul 1, 2011 at 9:24 AM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: Steven Desjardins wrote: I voted.  What's a Milky Bar? Haven't you seen

Happy Canada Day!

2011-07-01 Thread Steven Desjardins
Happy Birthday to our northern neighbors! -- 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 directions.

Re: Is Ricoh Going to Buy Pentax????????

2011-07-01 Thread Steven Desjardins
Unlike Pentaxians, who hold on to their pesos like they're a zombie antidote. Must eat brains . . . On Fri, Jul 1, 2011 at 12:33 PM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: On 1 July 2011 12:04, Thib pentaxl...@gmail.com wrote: I agree with Bill. Not only is ricoh a better fit, Ricoh is a general

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