Pentax Character?

2011-08-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
As opposed to characters, which refer to you folks. I look at the mu43 website and there is a definite difference in the overall character of the images. The PDML photos seem to have a much subtler range of tones whereas many of the mu43 shot seem harsher, especially with regard to blown

Re: Boys are always boys...

2011-08-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
That took me a second. A great catch. On Sun, Aug 28, 2011 at 10:46 AM, Roman Melihhov ro...@blakout.net wrote: http://roman.blakout.net/?blog=20110828163601 ^^^ look at this last photo. At this very delicate age boys are still boys... --                             Roman Melihhov        

Re: Max pixel dimensions (was RE: September PUG - Just a bit of Prodding....

2011-08-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
rounding error I thought rounding error was how you got aspherical lenses. www.instantrimshot.com rounding error I thought rounding error was how you got aspherical lenses. On Sun, Aug 28, 2011 at 8:45 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Aug 28, 2011, at 12:30 PM, Bob W wrote:

Re: Pentax Character?

2011-08-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
I would have thought the other way, i.e., the clipped highlights were indicative of a smaller dynamic range. I think the Pentax shots are much better. On Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 12:34 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Aug 29, 2011, at 6:04 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: As opposed

Re: What lens would you like Pentax to make?

2011-08-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
I don't want Pentax to make new lenses. I just want the money to buy some of the ones they have now. On Mon, Aug 29, 2011 at 8:19 PM, Walt Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote: On 8/29/2011 7:01 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: On Aug 29, 2011, at 5:28 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: On 8/29/2011 2:03 PM,

Re: PESO - Frankenburger

2011-09-01 Thread Steven Desjardins
That's a great shot. And you did it with a K7. That's almost like using a sketch pad. On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 8:39 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: This whole block of Niagara Falls (Canadian side) has some of the most delectable touristy kitsch available anywhere.

Re: PESO - Frankenburger

2011-09-01 Thread Steven Desjardins
Canon and Nikon. On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 7:22 AM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: --- On Thu, 9/1/11, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: That's a great shot. Thanks!  And you did it with a K7.  That's almost like using a sketch pad. Yup.  Completely obsolete, inadequate

Re: PESO - Frankenburger

2011-09-01 Thread Steven Desjardins
, (and K10D for that matter). Steven Desjardins wrote: You and me both.  It's the classic example of modern product development.  The K7 is a great camera at iso 1600 and below, but expectations change so quickly.  The most interesting thing about the K5 is that is really was the first DSLR

OT: X10

2011-09-01 Thread Steven Desjardins
Hey Bob, here's a backup for your X100. -- 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: OT: X10

2011-09-01 Thread Steven Desjardins
OK, HERE'S a backup for your X100: http://dpreview.com/news/1109/11090102fujifilmx10.asp On Thu, Sep 1, 2011 at 7:45 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Hey Bob, here's a backup for your X100. -- Steve Desjardins -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML

Re: GESO - Friends, A Camera Test - GDG

2011-09-03 Thread Steven Desjardins
Great portraits. You look pretty grumpy for a guy with a new Leica. On Sat, Sep 3, 2011 at 11:10 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Sep 3, 2011 at 7:54 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Film is dead, man. Get with the program. I've been dead before.    - Mr. Spock -

Re: Interesting article from a CNN photog

2011-09-03 Thread Steven Desjardins
Do you think this is CNN trying train the public to take better pictures? Trying to have 100,000,000 reporters out there with iphones? No that funny, but still a Mark. On Sat, Sep 3, 2011 at 2:58 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: So Bill, Do you think this is CNN trying train

Re: into lurk mode

2011-09-03 Thread Steven Desjardins
It's no fun to talk about you if you're not here to see it. On Sat, Sep 3, 2011 at 4:37 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Having work is a good thing. I've been in semi-lurk mode myself. Paul On Sep 3, 2011, at 3:51 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: things being what they are - I need

Re: OT: For those who actually use video capabilities

2011-09-04 Thread Steven Desjardins
A little motor and you'd have a robot camera. Now that would be fun getting through security. On Sat, Sep 3, 2011 at 1:29 AM, Walt Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, Just saw this and thought some of you might be interested -- for $65, I don't see how you could go wrong.

Re: Happy Birthday Bong

2011-09-05 Thread Steven Desjardins
I always capitalized mine. On Mon, Sep 5, 2011 at 2:56 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Sep 5, 2011, at 11:58 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: Damn, that was less interesting than I thought it would be... The B was capitalized. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est --

Re: OT: Phoblographer reveiw of the GXR with Leica module

2011-09-05 Thread Steven Desjardins
I think Ricoh should be considered very on topic. Their plans certainly affect their new subsidiary, Pentax. On Mon, Sep 5, 2011 at 1:30 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Interesting, is Ricoh still off topic? Here is a review of the Ricoh with the Leica module.

Re: OT: Phoblographer reveiw of the GXR with Leica module

2011-09-06 Thread Steven Desjardins
Peaking mode highlights the part fo the image in focus. It's a nifty way to do manual focus. The Sony NEXs are best known for it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJxUiLqPUgQ On Tue, Sep 6, 2011 at 4:50 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Sep 6, 2011, at 1:08 AM, Brian Walters wrote:

Re: Pentax 67

2011-09-06 Thread Steven Desjardins
Nifty. I'd like to see those shots. On Tue, Sep 6, 2011 at 1:52 AM, Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com wrote: 9/11 - a man and his wife who were in their apartment several blocks from the twin towers, started filming shortly after the first plane hit the towers. The woman had a Sony Hi-8

Re: OT: Phoblographer reveiw of the GXR with Leica module

2011-09-06 Thread Steven Desjardins
It's a bit better because it shows what is in focus as opposed to something is in focus. On Tue, Sep 6, 2011 at 6:06 PM, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: On Tuesday, September 06, 2011 7:23 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Peaking mode highlights the part fo the image

Re: PESO: The Good Guys Shop Here

2011-09-06 Thread Steven Desjardins
I like it as well. On Tue, Sep 6, 2011 at 7:07 PM, Walt Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote: On 9/6/2011 4:32 PM, Darren Addy wrote: Overall, pretty disappointed with my photographic performance at this year's Nebraska State Fair. Only a handful of shots rise to the upper echelons of

Re: OT: Phoblographer reveiw of the GXR with Leica module

2011-09-07 Thread Steven Desjardins
It would be a feature that would interest me in a future mirrorless body. I have tried on on a Sony and it's pretty nice. I suspect that one you really began to use it with MF lenses it would be hard to go back. On Tue, Sep 6, 2011 at 8:47 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: On

Re: OT: Phoblographer reveiw of the GXR with Leica module

2011-09-07 Thread Steven Desjardins
: Features like this are what convince me that I don't need autofocus as well. When I can focus so quickly and so easily, even in dim light, why bother with all the complications and drawbacks of AF? On Wed, Sep 7, 2011 at 2:20 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: It would be a feature

Re: OT - We are not alone?

2010-12-03 Thread Steven Desjardins
Yeah, I want to see this in Science or Nature, not the Huffington Post. ;-p Of course, what else does NASA have to do these days? On Fri, Dec 3, 2010 at 4:48 PM, Jeffery Smith jsmith...@bellsouth.net wrote: There's relatively little information out there right now. I'm a bit skeptical of the

Re: John Celio has been having pdml grief

2010-12-03 Thread Steven Desjardins
Hey, John, where you been? On Fri, Dec 3, 2010 at 4:35 PM, John Celio n...@neovenator.com wrote: Thanks Larry and (presumably) Doug!  It looks like I'm back in. John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/jacelio Original Message Subject: John Celio has

LightRoom 3 for me.

2010-12-03 Thread Steven Desjardins
Well, I finally did the download today. Now I just gotta figure it out. Any suggested reading material, electronic or DTB? -- 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

Re: LightRoom 3 for me.

2010-12-03 Thread Steven Desjardins
training than from books, and the books are better seen as in-depth reference material. On Fri, Dec 3, 2010 at 2:51 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Well, I finally did the download today.  Now I just gotta figure it out.  Any suggested reading material, electronic or DTB

Re: OT - We are not alone?

2010-12-03 Thread Steven Desjardins
Yeah, OK, but I wanted better graphics ;-p On Fri, Dec 3, 2010 at 5:56 PM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 3/12/10, Steven Desjardins, discombobulated, unleashed: Yeah, I want to see this in Science or Nature Like this? http://www.sciencemag.org/content/early/2010/12/01/science.1197258

Re: OT - We are not alone?

2010-12-04 Thread Steven Desjardins
in the U.S. From: Jeffery Smith Not in my latest issue of Science, but hopefully soon. Jeffery On Dec 3, 2010, at 4:56 PM, Cotty wrote: On 3/12/10, Steven Desjardins, discombobulated, unleashed: Yeah, I want to see this in Science or Nature Like this? http://www.sciencemag.org/content

Re: OT - We are not alone?

2010-12-04 Thread Steven Desjardins
Thank you, Your Stringiness. On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 10:07 AM, eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote: 2010/12/4 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com: For me, the only real surprise is that these guys managed to get funding for their research in the current anti-Science climate that prevails here

Re: WTB any list members in Japan?

2010-12-04 Thread Steven Desjardins
Awesome. I should buy it and make it my Disney camera. On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 10:19 AM, eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote: Sure but if it has to be a K-r then that is the one to have Here's the link - now if only I could find the add to cart button...

Re: OT - We are not alone?

2010-12-04 Thread Steven Desjardins
I belong to a heretical sect. On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 10:49 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: PRETENDER!  Everyone knows it's your noodliness! On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 9:25 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Thank you, Your Stringiness. On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 10:07 AM

Re: WTB any list members in Japan?

2010-12-04 Thread Steven Desjardins
IT CANNOT TAKE CRAP PICTURES =) again, thanks to babelfish (and Speck Roberts of course) Ecke 2010/12/4 Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com: Awesome.  I should buy it and make it my Disney camera. On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 10:19 AM, eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote: Sure but if it has to be a K-r

Re: WTB any list members in Japan?

2010-12-04 Thread Steven Desjardins
Oops, wrong link: http://shop.pentax.jp/shop/category/category.aspx?category=10051507 On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 11:27 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: I missed this one until now: http://shop.pentax.jp/shop/goods/goods.aspx?goods=14886 On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 10:33 AM, eckinator

Re: WTB any list members in Japan?

2010-12-04 Thread Steven Desjardins
being sold in a blister pack: http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/the_online_photographer/2009/10/kx-lollipops.html On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 11:31 AM, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: - Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com I missed this one until

Re: WTB any list members in Japan?

2010-12-04 Thread Steven Desjardins
- From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, December 04, 2010 10:55 AM Subject: Re: WTB any list members in Japan? Try the link in the next email, Christine.  It really is legos. You know, I was looking for a place to buy

Re: Pentax slogan

2010-12-05 Thread Steven Desjardins
Pentax, because anyone can take good shots with a Nikon. (Actually, I think I've used this before.) On Sun, Dec 5, 2010 at 4:36 PM, Larry Colen (Droid Mail) l...@red4est.com wrote: Last night when someone saw my camera she comented: Pentax, the poor man's Nikon. What else could we do with

Re: Pentax slogan

2010-12-05 Thread Steven Desjardins
The Brightest Colors with Pentax (the images aren't too bad either.) On Sun, Dec 5, 2010 at 5:59 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Pentax, because anyone can take good shots with a Nikon.  (Actually, I think I've used this before.) On Sun, Dec 5, 2010 at 4:36 PM, Larry Colen

Re: geso 1st snow in chicago

2010-12-05 Thread Steven Desjardins
Pretty, Are you not satisfied, Christine? On Sun, Dec 5, 2010 at 6:15 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: I like the third one;  the red coat really makes it for me.  The contract makes all the white more interesting. Dan http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On

Re: Pentax slogan

2010-12-05 Thread Steven Desjardins
and they have big glassholes. On Sun, Dec 5, 2010 at 6:35 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Larry Colen (Droid Mail) wrote: Last night when someone saw my camera she comented: Pentax, the poor man's Nikon. What else could we do with this: Cannon, for the skilful photographer. Or

Re: Metro Colosseo

2010-12-05 Thread Steven Desjardins
Yep, that's how I remember Italians driving. Nicely done. On Sun, Dec 5, 2010 at 6:25 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Christine. Dan http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 8:46 PM, Christine  Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote:

Re: geso 1st snow in chicago

2010-12-05 Thread Steven Desjardins
You know, since we no longer have strip film, we should just switch to circular images. Round lenses, round sensor, etc. On Sun, Dec 5, 2010 at 8:51 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: 1, 3, and 9 are my favorites--they are very nice, rich shots.  I think the vignetting is still a bit

Re: Pentax slogan

2010-12-05 Thread Steven Desjardins
Pentax, because, well, damn. On Sun, Dec 5, 2010 at 9:43 PM, Jeffery Smith jsmith...@bellsouth.net wrote: Pentax, when taking a picture more important than having your picture taken. On Dec 5, 2010, at 8:13 PM, Tim Bray wrote: Pentax, where the good mailing lists are -T -- PDML

Re: PESO - Into the Calm

2010-12-05 Thread Steven Desjardins
I really like this one. Although I think a better title is Wake Up. ;-) On Fri, Dec 3, 2010 at 7:30 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: These two swans were moving toward calmer waters: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/12/into-calm.html *stD, Tokina 80-200mm f2.8,

Re: Latest Pentax Scare: Blobs on K-5 Sensor

2010-12-06 Thread Steven Desjardins
I actually did this because I had a lens with a blob that I thought was internal dust. (It was.) No K7 blob here. On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 5:00 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Badly OOF? Jack --- On Mon, 12/6/10, P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: From: P N Stenquist

Re: K-5 arrived!

2010-12-06 Thread Steven Desjardins
The 31 on a K5? You have to use this or we'll have to send someone over there to slap you ;-) On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 6:53 PM, Peter Loveday pe...@loveday.org wrote: Now, which lens do I marry to it? I'm leaning to using the 31 for a while. Right now my DA 55/1.4 is pretty much glued to it.  

Re: Latest Pentax Scare: Blobs on K-5 Sensor

2010-12-06 Thread Steven Desjardins
What PDMLer used to have the signature: When you feel fear or doubt Run in circles, scream and shout. You say that as if there's a course of action that *wouldn't* cause mass hysteria on Pentax Forums... -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Latest Pentax Scare: Blobs on K-5 Sensor

2010-12-06 Thread Steven Desjardins
That's because you are pure of heart, Paul. I just tested my camera in the same manner as the guy reported on dpreview. I filled my computer screen with white and shot it with my DA* 16-50 at about 30mm, F stops were f22, f16 and f11. Focus set to infinity. No blobs. Saw a few specs of dust,

Re: from the lunatic fringe of the pentax forum

2010-12-06 Thread Steven Desjardins
That's quite a bit of looking to find an obvious visible imperfection. The best part is that if you did find something then you'll see it forever. On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 9:21 PM, Walter Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote:     Wow.  Three days, two lenses and 25 shots to figure out what ought to be

Re: from the lunatic fringe of the pentax forum

2010-12-06 Thread Steven Desjardins
Whereas the PDML exhibits the satisfied cynicism of those who expect the worst. Our motto: If there's nothing wrong, it isn't a Pentax. On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 9:35 PM, Paul Ewins paulew...@optusnet.com.au wrote: Occasionally the Pentax forum looks like the voice of sweet reason when compared

Re: Two more PESOs from Boris

2010-12-06 Thread Steven Desjardins
I like the street scene. You do seem to take a lot of food shots. Maybe you should eat more snacks. ;-) On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 9:12 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I expect the army would have at least one shooting opportunity... On 12/6/2010 2:41 PM, Bob W wrote: After

Re: OT: Russian names required.

2010-12-07 Thread Steven Desjardins
How about Catherine? Tsarina is also cute and, for a cat, probably appropriate. On Tue, Dec 7, 2010 at 7:25 AM, eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote: how about looking for names of famous / historically relevant russian church bells? I know many German church bells have names and many have a

Re: Latest Pentax Scare: Blobs on K-5 Sensor

2010-12-07 Thread Steven Desjardins
Beware: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhyRpvgm03g On Tue, Dec 7, 2010 at 9:52 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 7:09 PM, Walter Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote:   I'll happily trade my beloved K-x for one of those blobby old K-5's.  Because that's just the

Re: K-5 Focusing Speed -- My Opinion

2010-12-07 Thread Steven Desjardins
Good plan. I will continue not to purchase the K5. Paul's right. Whoever wanted to buy K-5 /right here right now/ is better hold their horses. This is what I plan on doing. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: OT: Russian names required.

2010-12-07 Thread Steven Desjardins
How about MIG? On Tue, Dec 7, 2010 at 8:18 AM, eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote: or for the Canadian list members: poutinequebelle ]=P 2010/12/7 eckinator eckina...@gmail.com: Putinkerbell =) 2010/12/7 Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com: Leon Altoff wrote: Hi Everyone, We are about to

Re: DA 35mm F2.4 out in the (snow) fields

2010-12-08 Thread Steven Desjardins
Very nice. It does look like some sparkles sprinkled on the snow. On Wed, Dec 8, 2010 at 7:46 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Roman, did you use some kind of fill flash that bounced off the very small snow flakes? Lovely photographs... Especially looking outside my window - +25C

Re: Massaging K-5 RAW files

2010-12-08 Thread Steven Desjardins
It could be really hard to know which ones to delete. I certainly would have tossed the original. On Wed, Dec 8, 2010 at 7:11 AM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I found that highlight correction yields quite a bit more overhead, but I haven't really needed it. I don't test, but

Re: Ned plugs Mark's book and PDML

2010-12-09 Thread Steven Desjardins
Very nice. It's good to see Mark's work get some attention, not to mention the PDML. On Wed, Dec 8, 2010 at 3:20 PM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: http://nedbunnell.posterous.com/pentax-photo-book-for-the-holidays-0 Mark was wondering if they'd received the book he sent, and here's the

Re: My thoughts on buying cameras

2010-12-09 Thread Steven Desjardins
Some enthusiasts take considerable pleasure in the act of using the equipment. (no snide comments, please.) For them, the particular camera has to feel right in the hand or it gets left behind. This becomes a harder thing to judge in a mostly buy online field like photography has become. On

Re: Pentax slogan

2010-12-09 Thread Steven Desjardins
I like this one, Mark: It's not your father's Pentax. (But you should see if he still has those lenses) On Thu, Dec 9, 2010 at 7:27 AM, eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote: Pentax pancake primes because size does matter. 2010/12/9 Cory Waters cbwat...@bellsouth.net: Yeah, you can do that

Re: PESO: 'Cracked Up'

2010-12-09 Thread Steven Desjardins
Nice texture and geometry. On Thu, Dec 9, 2010 at 6:07 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12068350 Taken this spring in the Grand Staircase - Escalante National Momument, Utah. K20D, 70-210mm SMC F, Gitzo 3530LS, Bogen 375 mini gear head. Comments

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
Isn't there a custom setting for something like that? On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 12:05 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: It would need sufficient AF speed to allow refocusing tweaks. So, is Dario wrong about the K-5 having said feature? Jack --- On Fri, 12/10/10, Mark Roberts

Re: Happy Birthday, Annsan

2010-12-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
Happy Birthday! (imagine off key singing. . ,) On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 10:43 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Enjoy your day Ann Dave On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 10:15 AM, P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: (Clears throat.) Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to

Re: PESO - Hanukkah Lights

2010-12-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
That's a beautiful shot. On Thu, Dec 9, 2010 at 6:41 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Last night was the last night of Hanukkah, so all the candles in the Menorah were lit.  Looked pretty cool, I thought: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/hanukkah-lights.html

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
yep. almost 645D's on a new attached garage. On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 6:34 PM, John Francis jo...@panix.com wrote: Well, if we're going to one-up each other: I could have got four 645Ds (with lenses) fow what we spent on the kitchen remodel. Then there was a problem with the heating which

Re: I Wish

2010-12-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
Really. That's sad. On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 6:37 PM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I could have had six 645Ds for what it cost me to save Grace from her drunken wife-beating father and the British legal aid idiocy. Paul On Dec 10, 2010, at 6:34 PM, John Francis wrote:

Re: Tan and 2011...

2010-12-12 Thread Steven Desjardins
You beat me to it. If it weren't for copyright issues, this would be a good t shirt. On Sun, Dec 12, 2010 at 9:54 AM, P N Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: On Dec 12, 2010, at 9:43 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Cushietushies says Authorization Required. Mark! -- PDML

Re: GESO: Snowmageddon

2010-12-13 Thread Steven Desjardins
Looks cold. Of course, it's been pretty cold in general in the eastern half of the US. When I see snow photos, I used to think of a winter wonderland. Now I think of my shovel. On Sun, Dec 12, 2010 at 1:42 PM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: A few people have been asking for more

Re: OT - London Student Protest in pics

2010-12-13 Thread Steven Desjardins
Amazing. I always try to picture the photographer standing in the middle of all that taking shots. On Sat, Dec 11, 2010 at 8:38 AM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: Someone sent me this link - some very powerful pics... http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/12/london_tuition_fee_protest.html

OT: shifting lenses

2010-12-13 Thread Steven Desjardins
OK, I'm a child at heart but this amuses me: http://photography.bhinsights.com/content/tilt-shift-lenses.html?BI=7371kw=Article_TiltShift -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: GESO: Snowmageddon

2010-12-13 Thread Steven Desjardins
Here in the south, it's currently 21 F with a 15 mph wind. I anticipate waking up to 14 F. Having this gentle a December does not make me look forward to January. On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 2:08 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: because if it's up to his neck everyone else is 6ft under...

Re: GESO: Snowmageddon

2010-12-14 Thread Steven Desjardins
The big advantage of Virginia winters is that they typically last from December through early March and then go away. Of course, I judge these things by when you can ride a motorcycle comfortably, which does limit my perspective. On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 3:21 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com

Re: PESO - Waiting for the 501

2010-12-14 Thread Steven Desjardins
She did move eventually, right Frank? On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 7:32 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I swear to God, she stood there for 10 minutes, like a statue in the rain, waiting for the steetcar: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/12/waiting-for-501.html Hope

Re: GESO: Snowmageddon

2010-12-14 Thread Steven Desjardins
, however, so I'm still adjusting to having a warm car/bike in the morning. On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 7:56 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: On 12/14/2010 2:32 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: The big advantage of Virginia winters is that they typically last from December through early March

Re: OT PESO - 0.95 and be there

2010-12-15 Thread Steven Desjardins
I've been really curious about this lens since I saw it on the 43rumors site. What's the exposure info on this shot? It looks a little soft in the handheld fashion, but that works for this shot. For all I know, you took it in the dark. On Wed, Dec 15, 2010 at 8:01 AM, Derby Chang

Re: OT - Another bad break for a cyclist

2010-12-15 Thread Steven Desjardins
Damn. I understand road rage yelling but not inflicting injury. I don't suppose Canada allows concealed carry? On Wed, Dec 15, 2010 at 7:20 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Typing real slow as my left hand's in a splint with my middle fingers taped together.  Broke a bone

Re: OT PESO - 0.95 and be there

2010-12-15 Thread Steven Desjardins
f0.95? On Wed, Dec 15, 2010 at 3:13 PM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: On 16/12/2010 12:16 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: I've been really curious about this lens since I saw it on the 43rumors site.  What's the exposure info on this shot?  It looks a little soft in the handheld

Re: PESO - Elegance (daylight!)

2010-12-16 Thread Steven Desjardins
I also like how the formality of the dummies contrasts with the decline shown in the rest of the pictures. On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 8:27 AM, Theodore Beilby tbei...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Rick, the contrast of the stiff, formal display with the rundown wall and littered street, and the interest

Re: PPG acceptance

2010-12-16 Thread Steven Desjardins
Nice shot. It appears this PUG them has generated more PPG shots than PUG shots. On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 9:38 AM, Bong Manayon bongmana...@gmail.com wrote: On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 11:33 AM, Subash pdml.l...@gmail.com wrote: well, i went and did it too. :) i had submitted a few photos a

Re: Pentax H90 -- will I like it?

2010-12-16 Thread Steven Desjardins
RS1000? On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 11:47 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Guys - That time again -- I can spend about $100 on a point and shoot my darkside one absolutely went south.. and I'd like to get a Pentax so at least I can legitimately claim semi-loyalty, submit recent

OT: Plastic Faces

2010-12-17 Thread Steven Desjardins
I understand the need to overly touch up portraits, but the software Portrait Magic Professional Actions removes all evidence that the person has skin. Am I being picky or is this thing way over the top? http://www.photographybb.com/actions/premium/Portrait-Magic-Pro-Elements -- Steve

PESO: The most ignored sign in the world.

2010-12-17 Thread Steven Desjardins
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Re: OT: Plastic Faces

2010-12-17 Thread Steven Desjardins
, Steven Desjardins wrote: I understand the need to overly touch up portraits, but the software Portrait Magic Professional Actions removes all evidence that the person has skin.  Am I  being picky or is this thing way over the top? http://www.photographybb.com/actions/premium/Portrait-Magic-Pro

Re: photos from the american civil war

2010-12-17 Thread Steven Desjardins
Especially back then. Even now we distinguish African Americans more than other kinds of Americans. On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 10:16 AM, eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote: totally agree - but doesn't it speak volumes again how people are white by default unless stated otherwise? thanks for

Re: OT: Plastic Faces

2010-12-17 Thread Steven Desjardins
Yes, Paul, that's a good way to put it. The effect is so extreme that I would never be tempted to buy the software. On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 2:02 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: On Dec 17, 2010, at 10:17 AM, Kenton Brede wrote: On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 7:25 AM, Steven

Re: Pentax H90 -- will I like it?

2010-12-17 Thread Steven Desjardins
These things are so small. I would need to attach a balloon so I could find where I set it down. On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 10:13 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: I looked that up   but its new ...  and I prefer light colored things I can see across the room if i set it down...  I'd

Re: So, 60-250 F4 or a 3rd party 70-200 2.8?

2010-12-17 Thread Steven Desjardins
That sounds like a nice combination. On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 7:27 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Cory, I've got the DA 60-250/4 and like it a lot. I can't seem to get it off the K-5. I'm probably 50% the FA31 limited and 50% the 60-250. Regards,  Bob S. On Fri, Dec 17, 2010

Re: PESO - Noodle Time!

2010-12-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
Damn, now I want noodles . . . On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 7:00 PM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Reminiscent of the old Campbell's soup advertising. Paul On Dec 18, 2010, at 6:09 PM, John Coyle wrote: That type of character is very common in shops in China, and here in

Re: PESO: It kind of sucks...

2010-12-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
That's how I feel when I sit on a triumph. On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 4:41 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: When you're all grown up, but your feet still don't reach the floor. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12112199 k5 and DA* 60-250. ISO 6400, f5.6, 1/30th, 250 mm

Re: Introduction: New to PDML

2010-12-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
Nice collection primes. I'll have to check out the site. This is a relaxed email list; we're mostly old guys that drink heavily. On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 2:45 PM, Andrew Allen andrewdall...@gmail.com wrote: Hello everyone, my name is Andy.  I've heard great things about PDML for awhile and

Re: Introduction: New to PDML

2010-12-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
I took a quick look. I'm a big fan of texture and geometry, so no surprise that i like your stuff. I particularly like colors and contrasts. do you do much post processing or is that just the colors of your world? On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 2:45 PM, Andrew Allen andrewdall...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: I'm supposed to know how to work this ... K-x?

2010-12-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
Those AF points are a funny business. Some folks ignore then and other use them all the time. I used to always set center point, AF and recompose. I'm trying to get used to switching the AF point. The former may be a better method if you (or your niece) has trouble with what's in focus. On

Peso: Hiberbation

2010-12-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
Question: How would you crop or further post-process this? http://s857.photobucket.com/albums/ab138/drd1135/?action=viewcurrent=hibernation.jpg Playing with LR for some for these difficult snow shots. (Also discovering the joys of LR) -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: New 12-35 lens on the way

2010-12-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
We are just seeing the overlap of film stuff and digital sensors. So many lenses were designed for the 35 mm format. We still use medium format even though the sensor isn't that size. Look at the 645D. The sensor isn't even close to 6 x4.5, but it was based on that body design. It will take

Re: New 12-35 lens on the way

2010-12-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
Well, Paul, there were those nasty internet rumors based on a careful analysis of your PDML submissions. I always assumed that you had entered a new artistic phase with the onset of middle age. ;-) I know how it's used. I haven't been dead for the last seven years. -- Steve Desjardins --

Re: New 12-35 lens on the way

2010-12-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
It would also be good to list the size of the image circle of the lens. On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 5:25 PM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: On Dec 19, 2010, at 5:16 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: We are just seeing the overlap of film stuff and digital sensors.  So many lenses were

Re: Introduction: New to PDML

2010-12-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
I think the site is clear and easy to use. Of course, if you are going for that I'm too important to do this so my assistant made this site look you may have to complicate it a bit ;-) On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 4:32 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Got it! Nice site Andrew! A lot of very

Re: Introduction: New to PDML

2010-12-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
We can have a cranky, bohemian K7 fringe. On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 5:59 PM, Walter Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote:  Welcome, Andy!  I enjoyed looking through your work!  I've had the same experience you've had regarding the overall pace of the forums as opposed to what goes on here.  As I see

Re: Peso: Hiberbation

2010-12-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
Sorry, wrong shot: http://s857.photobucket.com/albums/ab138/drd1135/PDML/?action=viewcurrent=hiberbation2.jpg The other one was something directly from the DNG. I can't get used to all these versions. On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 5:00 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Question:  How

Re: New 12-35 lens on the way

2010-12-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
/ http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdsound/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Steven Desjardins Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2010 5:16 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: New 12-35 lens on the way We are just seeing

Re: Hiberbation

2010-12-19 Thread Steven Desjardins
/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com Subject: Peso: Hiberbation Question:  How would you crop or further post-process this? http://s857.photobucket.com/albums/ab138/drd1135/?action=viewcurrent=hibernation.jpg Playing with LR for some

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