Re: September PUG is up

Agree on Filip's which plays with being an abstract! Or could be a still shot from a Wes Anderson movie. Well done! Darren Addy Kearney, NE On Wed, Sep 11, 2024 at 12:09 PM Ralf R Radermacher wrote: > Am 11.09.24 um 17:24 schrieb Alan C: > > Thanks, Brian. > > > >

Re: MacBook Air

for everything asked of it, so far. Darren Addy Kearney, NE On Mon, Aug 26, 2024 at 2:37 PM Comcast wrote: > That’s a good machine. > Paul > > > On Aug 26, 2024, at 3:05 PM, pkn291...@gmail.com wrote: > > > > Hello All > > > > It is a m1 processor, 8 gb ra

Re: A half-frame Pentax film camera

mall market is effectively a large market if you have it almost entirely to yourself. Respectfully, Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska On Sun, Mar 3, 2024 at 10:15 AM mike wilson wrote: > > > On 03/03/2024 15:04 GMT Comcast wrote: > > > > > > As a medium, film suffers in comparison t

Re: Whatever became of this lens?

The Sigma EX 10-20mm is a heck of a lens for ultra wide. KEH had two of the FA 35/2.0 I just snagged the LN- with caps & hood. You all are STILL a bad influence on me. :) Darren Addy Kearney, NE On Friday, June 16, 2023, wrote: > Larry Colen wrote: > > > I have the lens pict

Lastest additions to my Pentax stable.

/Swm5LDF.jpg They are worth around $200 each (used). The 12” diameter is going to be a major upgrade from my 8” dob, allowing me to see much fainter objects! Darren Addy Kearney, NE -- “The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witness ” ― Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Earth from Above -- %(real_n

Seen this? Limited Edition K-3 mk iii

https://petapixel.com/2022/03/23/ricoh-is-crowdfunding-a-jet-black-limited-edition-k-3-mark-iii-in-japan/ -- “The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witness ” ― Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Earth from Above -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.n

Re: hello out there

I tried to post or comment a while back and it got hung up in some moderator approval thing. Don't think it ever did show up. On Thu, Mar 24, 2022 at 1:46 PM ann sanfedele wrote: > I did that play back in the 50's .. > > mic is on > > ann > > On 3/24/2022 11:41 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > > No a

Re: New Pentax K-3 Mark III Update Improves Astro Photos Without GPS

You can’t take GPS out of the equation because the built-in inclinometers (at the same angle) will be looking at a different part of the sky - depending upon your latitude. On Sunday, March 6, 2022, Bill wrote: > The K1 and K1ii firmware is adding the Satobi jpeg preset. I don't think > there we

Re: Small sensors are better than you think

Great video, as always, Juan. I love your images AND your analysis. Well done! Darren Addy Kearney, NE On Friday, April 16, 2021, Juan Buhler wrote: > I made a video about how I like cameras with small sensors. Featuring the > MX-1, Ricoh GR Digital IV and photos from the Q7 >

Re: Small sensors are better than you think

ETX 90/105/125 at prime focus. I’ve got an opportunity to get a Pentax Q-S1 for $40 (no chargers) 5-15mm zoom & might snag it for that low $$. Darren Addy Kearney, NE -- “The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witness ” ― Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Earth from Above -- %(real_name)s

Re: Where to get K-3 ii parts (battery door)?

me that the latch sometimes fails and that THAT part is no longer available. Darren Addy Kearney, NE On Fri, Oct 22, 2021 at 10:05 AM John Sessoms wrote: > Doesn't cost anything (... or hardly anything) to call and ask if he can > just buy the part from them. > > On 10/2

Where to get K-3 ii parts (battery door)?

Greetings all, I somehow snapped off a big part of my battery door (K-3 ii). How would I go about getting a replacement part? Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- “The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witness ” ― Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Earth from Above -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: October PUG is up

Agree. No one forced me to pick a favorite either, but if they did it would be Ann's "Aloe Everybody" (by a country mile). Wow what a neat image! Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska On Mon, Oct 4, 2021 at 1:23 PM Ralf R Radermacher wrote: > Am 04.10.21 um 11:12 schrieb Brian W: &

Re: The ist D

you always look through the viewfinder? Or do you sometimes shoot from the hip & recompose with cropping. Just love your work! Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska On Tue, Jun 29, 2021 at 12:14 PM Juan Buhler wrote: > Hi PDML, > > I uploaded a little video "review" of th

Re: Something for the collector

You should have saved the photos locally. It was already deleted when I clicked your link. On Wed, Jun 9, 2021 at 1:50 PM wrote: > > https://longisland.craigslist.org/pho/d/smithtown-pentax-es-cameras/73283932 > 70.html >

Well here's a Takumar you don't see every day...

1400 were made but only 29 seen in the wild since 2010: https://takumarguide.weebly.com/1--2--100.html Were I a millionaire it would already be mine. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- “The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witness ” ― Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Earth from Above -- %(real_name

Re: OT A little divertissment

I managed to get through a minute and a half of it, with great difficulty. Those of you who made it through all 9 minutes plus have an amazing tolerance for pain. Darren Addy Kearney, NE On Tue, Apr 6, 2021 at 2:56 PM John wrote: > I recognized several and even knew one by name. > &g

Re: An old Sears M42 preset 35mm lens

f2.4, f2.2, and f2.0. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska On Fri, Apr 2, 2021 at 4:07 PM Juan Buhler wrote: > I suppose since this lens is M42 then it is on-topic enough to post here? > I found this lens on ebay for not too much money, and thought it was > interesting because I haven

Re: DP initial review of K-3 III

It seems that the flagship has lost her GPS and AstroTrack. I'll be sticking with my K-3 ii for those features alone. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska On Mon, Apr 5, 2021 at 9:26 PM wrote: > You and me both Ralf! Just working through selling or giving away the > last of my mother&#x

Re: K30mm 2.8 video review

Terrific work on multiple levels and a terrific lens to review, Juan. I have one and it doesn't get enough work. Darren Addy Kearney, NE On Sat, Mar 20, 2021 at 2:41 PM Juan Buhler wrote: > Hi PDML, > > I've been teaching myself how to shoot and edit videos. I'm bad at

Re: Pixlr

The one that impresses me (and is FREE) is: https://www.photopea.com/ Respectfully, Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska On Wed, Mar 10, 2021 at 6:16 AM Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Has anyone used Pixlr.com, which is an on-line editor similar to PS > Elements? > > Dan Matyola > *http

Advances in DSLR development (AI)

automate wall panel sheathing on our modular framing tables & sheathing bridges. It has also been used to train human-like chess bots by feeding them games of play at different chess player ratings. I have no idea if Ricoh/Pentax is working in this area, but if they are not they are missing

Re: Astro filters for Pentax

See also: https://shop.stcoptics.com/product/clip_pentax/ On Wed, Oct 7, 2020 at 2:16 AM Larry Colen wrote: > My neighbor just sent me this link to filters to put on your sensor for > doing astrophotography > > > https://www.highpointscientific.com/telescope-accessories/astro-photography/filter

Re: PESO 2020 - "Surface" 220-225 - GDG

I haven't been keeping up with PDML much lately, but did we just throw in the towel on the P part of this group? Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska On Fri, Oct 2, 2020 at 4:29 PM Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > Finally I was able to get out with the Hasselblad 907x for another walk > th

Will Canon & Nikon leaving the DSLR market boost Pentax?

Being discussed on a Canon forum: https://www.eoshd.com/news/will-canon-nikon-leaving-the-dslr-market-boost-pentax/ Darren Addy Kearney, NE -- “The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witness ” ― Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Earth from Above -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: OT: Help with plant id

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Re: OT: Help with plant id

Have you tried any of the Plant Identification apps available for iOS (assuming you have one)? On Mon, Sep 30, 2019 at 10:30 AM Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > I am trying to identify this plant, which has appeared in my butterfly > garden. I am uncertain whether it is something I planted and forgot

Re: Free eBook (reg. 19.95) on Fine Art Printing

Don't know if this is working for anybody else, but I'm not receiving the download or a link to the download (whatever I'm supposed to get, I'm not getting). I've alerted X-rite through Twitter. On Wed, Jul 31, 2019 at 11:58 AM Darren Addy wrote: > Courtesy of

Free eBook (reg. 19.95) on Fine Art Printing

apers * Print Display Options * Lighting Your Artwork * Framing: Doing It Yourself …plus tons of tips, suggestions and techniques that will improve your fine art printing. https://fineartprintebook.com/ Cheers! Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska - “The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Wi

Re: June PUG is up

Empty Seats stunned me with it’s sheer ability to see a remarkable image where I certainly would have NOT. Ken’s Glacier Bay Patterns is art museum worthy abstract art. Well done to all contributors for an enjoyable gallery! Respectfully, Darren Addy Kearney, NE On Friday, June 14, 2019, Henk

With heavy heart, I'm selling my best lens...

ke to see it go to a good home, thus offering it to PDML first. Respectfully, Darren Addy Kearney, NE -- “The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witness ” ― Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Earth from Above -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.n

Re: Dont miss my Bokina so much now

fly or jump away. https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/5999733753 Upgraded from it to a Vivitar Series 1 Bokina and then to the Tokina version. If it is prone to mechanical issues, maybe I should sell it while it is still in mint condition. :/ Darren Addy Kearney, NE On Sat, Aug 11, 2018

Re: Disassembly/repair

You are a braver man than I. There is this one: https://web.archive.org/web/20110317023023/http://members.shaw.ca/hargravep/70-210.htm and this thread:https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/123586-pentax-f-70-210mm.html Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska On Thu, Aug 9

Re: Photo of the Day by WWF

Wow, congratulations Ken! That is a terrific image and a well-deserved honor! Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 12:25 AM, Ken Waller wrote: > Haven't been very active photographically lately but was recently advised my > photo "Blue Butt" was chosen as Ph

Re: August PUG (Rusted) is up

e note, I found it interesting that Mark Robert's "26" was a similar subject to mine, but while he went for a symmetrical composition, I opted for a decidedly asymmetrical one. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska On Mon, Aug 6, 2018 at 11:57 PM, David Mann wrote: > Thanks, Br

Keeping Your Photos Safe: A 4 article series

photo-editing-tips/keeping-your-photos-safe-part-4-backup-workflow/ Hope someone other than me finds them useful. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- “The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witness ” ― Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Earth from Above -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdm

GREAT article in Audubon

https://www.audubon.org/magazine/summer-2018/these-century-old-photos-inspired-some-wests -- “The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witness ” ― Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Earth from Above -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSC

Re: My first roll of film in a Pentax in decades

On Thu, Jul 19, 2018 at 6:49 AM, Darren Addy wrote: > Frankly, Larry, your choice of subject, focal distance, AND display would > not show any of these advantages, even with the lens I mentioned. Re-reading this, I sound less friendly than I intended so I apologize. I guess that rela

Re: My first roll of film in a Pentax in decades

You have to mean 2000 dpi. 200 dpi only gives you 450 x 550 on a 2-1/4 x 2-3/4 negative. I think people forget the original “purpose” or reason for larger format (film) a) it requires less enlargement for the same sized print (magnifying fewer of the physical film limitations, like grain) - so is

Re: Its not a K-1. But its a step in the right direction

Congrats on the K-5IIs, J.C. An excellent choice. You are gonna be DELIGHTED with the images you get, compared to your istDS! Darren Addy Kearney, NE On Wed, Jul 18, 2018 at 11:24 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > Should be a nice competent rig, JC. > Sounds like a lucky find. > Hope so! > J

Re: OT: American Masters: Dorothea Lange

is also Dorothea Lange's granddaughter. Thanks for the heads-up! Darren Addy Kearney, NE On Tue, Jul 10, 2018 at 6:57 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: > Dr Blake is still on both on regular Broadcast public Tv and streaming > through Acorn on line > I had heard it ws discontinueddown un

Here's the future...

pher needs. And currently "unusable" high ISOs will suddenly become viable with AI post-processing. Darren Addy Kearney, NE -- “The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witness ” ― Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Earth from Above -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://

Re: a puzzlement..

ad be doing the opposite. Outlook does not show you the actual destination of a link in the subject line (anywhere that I can see). Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska On Fri, Jun 29, 2018 at 3:42 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > Whether or not putting a link in the subject like *works* is neither > her

Re: GESO: back on the road again

I especially like the door knocker. I’m a sucker for interesting textures. On Sat, Jun 23, 2018 at 4:11 PM Stan Halpin wrote: > We are on a short cruise to Bermuda & New England Coast. These are six > images from Bermuda, pretty much out-of-the-camera unprocessed jpegs, some > cropping though. >

Re: An amuzing Kickstarter: Instax Square with your Pentax, Nikon, Leica, etc.

https://media.giphy.com/media/3og0INyCmHlNylks9O/source.gif On Tue, Jun 12, 2018 at 11:13 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > I'm always entertained by silly photo stuff that might make interesting > photographs. > > Got a Nikon, Leica M, Pentax, Olympus, or whatever film camera taking up > space o

Re: D-FA HD 15-20mm f2.8

I know nothing about the Sigma 14mm f3.5. I was referring to the fact that there are two Sigma EX 10-20mm: a 3.5 and a 4-5.6. I have the latter and it is my favorite lens. Darren Addy Kearney, NE On Sat, Jun 9, 2018 at 10:12 PM Mark C > > You mention a Sigma 14mm f3.5. I own this lens,

Re: D-FA HD 15-20mm f2.8

A D-FA 15-20mm f2.8 in Like New minus condition. On Sat, Jun 9, 2018 at 6:03 PM Paul Stenquist wrote: > An LN??? > > Paul > > > On Jun 9, 2018, at 6:06 PM, Darren Addy wrote: > > > > congrats on the enablement! > > Alternative purchase: > > KEH has a

Re: D-FA HD 15-20mm f2.8

on’t see a lot of sense in paying the premium for the f2.8. (A Sigma f3.5 version is also available). Even for a K-1 owner, the 10-20mm will cover full frame to about 13mm, exceeding the FOV of the 15mm. Darren Addy Kearney, NE -- “The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witness ” ― Yan

Re: Vixen Polarie - not Pentax, but I'll use with Pentaxes - any toughts?

rror in precise alignment) that may or may not be successfully overcome. For example the O-GPS1 doesn’t like being near metal, and how do you gyrate the telescope with TTL/O-GPS1 attached to perform the precise calibration? Hope this helps. Darren Addy Kearney, NE On Sat, Jun 9, 2018 at 10:1

Re: Vixen Polarie - not Pentax, but I'll use with Pentaxes - any toughts?

catching photons in astrophotography. Respectfully, Darren Addy On Fri, Jun 8, 2018 at 3:15 PM luiz felipe wrote: > pretty much divided between the Vixen Polarie and the O-GPS 1. just > because if I get to use a small newtonian reflex, the camera will be > pointed at 90 degrees from th

Re: Vixen Polarie - not Pentax, but I'll use with Pentaxes - any toughts?

However, it is worth pointing out that the same lens on a polar aligned Polarie could achieve the same results. Hope this helps. Darren Addy Kearney, NE On Fri, Jun 8, 2018 at 3:15 PM luiz felipe wrote: > pretty much divided between the Vixen Polarie and the O-GPS 1. just > because if I get

Re: PESO: I love my morning commute...

the way home. Darren Addy Kearney, NE -- 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: PESO: I love my morning commute...

Thanks for taking the time to comment, Alan. The way we are losing species isn't just sad, it is disgraceful. Darren Addy Kearney, NE On Thu, Apr 5, 2018 at 10:29 AM, Alan C wrote: > Well spotted, Darren. I had no idea they were so endangered until I did some > research. The Wattle

Re: PESO: I love my morning commute...

1.7x teleconverter because I wanted to capture the whole group in one frame. Thanks for the comment, Ann. Darren Addy Kearney, NE On Thu, Apr 5, 2018 at 10:24 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: > Woulld that you had had more time and a longer lens... > Nice snap, though -- the balance of the co

PESO: I love my morning commute...

I had to pause on the morning commute (between the Kearney, NE exit and the Alda exit of Interstate 80) to capture approximately 2% of the world's wild population of Whooping Cranes (in one frame). https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/40357660475/ Darren Addy Kearney, NE -- “The Ear

Amazon Warehouse deal on a K-1 (missing battery)

Anyone want to save $326 off the lowest price for a Pentax K-1 (version 1) https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B01BL6L3G6/ref=sr_1_3_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1522690503&sr=8-3&keywords=Pentax+K-1 Darren Addy Kearney, NE -- “The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witness ” ―

Re: How to open Pentax stereo viewer2

Interesting question! No personal experience, but here is a good Instructable on the ( general ) subject: https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Stereoscopic-Photography/ There is also a 3d and Stereo forum on dpreview.com where you might find some more qualified answers: https://www.dpreview.com/for

Re: K-1 discontinued (mk ii version likely)

e will be one. That the K-P is not it's >> replacement, (though it's pretty certain that the K-3II is out of production >> to free up a production line to produce the K-P). The K-3 line pretty much >> competes with the Nikon 7xxx series bodies, and is getting kind o

K-1 discontinued (mk ii version likely)

https://fstoppers.com/gear/pentax-officially-discontinues-excellent-k-1-camera-mark-ii-version-likely-219429 -- “The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witness ” ― Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Earth from Above -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdm

Re: scanning 120 negatives?

Also interesting: https://www.instructables.com/id/The-clothespin-hack%2C-how-to-scan-photographic-film/ On Mon, Oct 30, 2017 at 2:17 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > I picked up a couple rolls of 120 film (100 & 400 ASA) this morning at Bay. > It turns out that they process the film, but will only scan

Re: Ricoh announces new Pentax lenses

to have to improve on the IQ of the Sigma EX 10-20mm f4-5.6 DC to get my money. My favorite/most-used lens. The extra stop or two of light would come in handy, but at what cost? Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska On Fri, Oct 27, 2017 at 10:03 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: > Actually they look like all th

Re: Ricoh announces new Pentax lenses

It is possible that a side benefit (once it starts shipping) may be that there will be a lot of Pentax 12-24mm f/4 lenses coming on the used market. On Fri, Oct 27, 2017 at 9:02 AM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: > > I am guessing, "11mm" will cost an arm, and f/2.8 - a leg. > ... or the other way around.

Re: OT: Help with Video Problems for Non-Profit

trial period. I would recommend the Movie Studio SUITE. It contains several programs. The two that may be of greatest use to you are Movie Studio (for video editing) and DVD Architect (for burning your video to DVD): http://www.vegascreativesoftware.com/us/trial-versions/ Hope this helps. Darren

Re: OT: Help with Video Problems for Non-Profit

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Video+Premier+Elements+11 On Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 1:04 PM, Marnie (aka Doe) wrote: > Hey, thanks Cotty! > > If you see my later post you will see that it was actually two videos (which > really explains the change in orientation 1/2 through). > > And

Re: OT - DxO buys the Hik Collection

erspective tool: Adjust or automatically correct skewed lines and perfect the geometry of horizons or buildings. Google's support page for Snapseed: https://support.google.com/snapseed#topic=6155507 Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.

TRADE: My (mint) silver FA 77mm f1.8 Limited for your DA* 200mm

, straight up. Can supply pics of my lens, but it is truly like new with the original metal cap and Pentax drawstring pouch. Will trade for a similar condition DA* 200mm f2.8 with hood & caps. Respectfully, Darren Addy Kearney, NE -- “The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witness ” ―

Re: September PUG - "Abandoned" - is UP!

I agree with Dan. "Subterranean Cistern" was a Show Stopper for me! On Wed, Sep 6, 2017 at 10:18 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > Thanks, Dan! > > I'm in love with the whole gallery - love finding this stuff in real life > and seeing all the treasures the rest of you found. > A couple I remember seei

Re: OT - Windoze change in behavior question Win 7 pro is what I have

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2048266/control-how-windows-locks-down-and-saves-power-when-youre-not-using-it.html On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 9:16 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: > a couple of weeks ago my screen saver got stuck - took some banging on keys > to get it to go away - so > I turned it off..

Re: OT: Water your wiskey

Just one other thought regarding water and how it effects the taste of what it is used with/in: "Distilled water, as virtually all bottled water, is stored in cheap plastic containers. Some have been known to leach methyl chloride, a carcinogen, into the water and also gives off plastic tastes and

Eclipse Totality:... a different perspective

ed my Pentax K-01 to do a Time-Lapse that would HOPEFULLY capture both our viewing group and the sun. To have any chance of getting both in the photo, I had to compose vertically.* Darren Addy Kearney, NE -- “The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witness ” ― Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Earth

Re: OT - "FedEx is closely monitoring ... solar eclipse ..."

Oooh, Ann. You really know how to kick a guy when he's down! :) :) :) Reminds me of a conversation with a cousin the other day and I said "... and that's why I'm going to die young." And he replied, "Too late for THAT!" :) Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska O

Re: OT - "FedEx is closely monitoring ... solar eclipse ..."

, Nebraska from Canada and Japan (and that's just the two she happens to know about). Sadly, clouds are becoming a real concern for Nebraska, for Monday... but I'm not chasing it. I'm going to my spot and if it happens, it happens (and I hope to capture it). But, come Tuesday, I may be

Re: K-3 question followup

subject line in and add "re: " to the front of it (if you want it in the archive in the proper thread. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 11:47 PM, Kenneth Hauck wrote: > Thanks for all the suggestions on a K-3 with telephoto setup. Exposure > bracketing wi

Re: Time lapse

x27;t hope for much. > > On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 4:00 PM, Darren Addy wrote: >> The answer to Larry's question depends on several things besides the >> model of the camera. >> 1) Are you shooting RAW, JPEG, or BOTH? >> 2) What is the write speed of the SD card? &g

Re: Time lapse

I would think that bracketing should be pretty unnecessary/irrelevant if shooting through a solar filter. However, for the unfiltered photography of the corona during totality, bracketing is essential. I'm planning on two separate cameras for that. Darren Addy Kearney, NE On Thu, Aug 17, 20

Re: Time lapse

If 1 second interval RAW only exposures were done for the 3 hour eclipse period on a 24MP camera, you would have a 6 minute "video" at 30 fps. You would also need 253 GB to store those RAW files. I have my doubts as to the realistic possibilities of a 1 second interval without buffer issues. On Th

Re: Time lapse

o get there. Google Time-Lapse calculators for some useful ways to manipulate your values to make sure that you can also save the entire duration of exposures on your size of SD card. Darren Addy Kearney, NE On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 2:10 PM, Matthew Hunt wrote: > For the K-3 II, it's close to

Re: K-3 question

-modes.html I'm hoping that I can set this as one of the USER modes so I'm not thinking about making menu setting changes during the event. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 10:35 AM, Zos Xavius wrote: > You should be fine then! > > On Wed, Aug 16, 2017 at 10

Re: Inexpensive Pentax AC adapter

select from the GRII, > WG-M2, Pentax K-50, Pentax KP and WG-50. > > The same holds true for the 645Z, K-3 II, K-70 and Theta. Only the > Pentax KP gives you any kind of a link to the product. > > What are you gonna' do? > > On 8/8/2017 12:00, Darren Addy wrote: >&

Inexpensive Pentax AC adapter

So I was happy to trip across this one and thought I would pass it along, in the event that anyone else is looking for one. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RGSSTIO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Darren Addy Kearney, NE -- “The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Wi

Re: OT: Eclipse handbook

attempting to SEE, in person, this relatively local event (for North Americans) that you will be missing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Don't talk to me about "bucket lists" if you let this thing pass you by. I've been looking forward to it for over 15 years. Respectfully,

Re: Solar Eclipse in Midwest?

Hi Igor, Yes, I live in the path of totality & the center line crosses exactly 1 mile north of my workplace in Alda, NE. The Crane Meadows (I80 & Alda exit - just west of Grand Island) is hosting, as is the town of Ravenna, NE (directly on the center line about 45 minutes NW of Grand Island. Homest

Re: Cloud backup services

Real email warning to update their credit card. No credit card and your account is deleted. Some people haven't realized this happened to them until they needed the backup and logged in to discover what had happened. Preventable, but also all too easy to happen. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska On

Re: Enablement (thanks to the Theta SC price drop)

Pad Mini 4 shows a number of possibilities when searching for "camera control for Ricoh Theta". Several apps claim to do HDR for the Theta also. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska On Tue, Jun 27, 2017 at 2:57 PM, Darren Addy wrote: > Hadn't really seriously looked at the Theta until thi

Re: On long lenses

Didja notice the tooltip caption as you roll over the comic? On Tue, Jun 27, 2017 at 1:15 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > I love it! > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > On Tue, Jun 27, 2017 at 2:10 PM, Collin Brendemuehl > wrote: > >> https://xkcd.com/1855/ >> >>

Enablement (thanks to the Theta SC price drop)

;H. To my surprise, not only did I save the state tax, but also got to select a free Theta soft case (I chose the black one with a [just plain silly] $39 suggested retail. Darren Addy Kearney, NE -- “The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witness ” ― Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Earth from Above

Re: Fwd: Re: More news of trouble at Ricoh

On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 6:10 PM, John wrote: > They were once both components of Netscape Navigator, but > that was a few years back. that was a few decades back. There FTFY. (Time flies when you are having fun!) :) -- “The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witness ” ― Yann Arthus-Bertra

Re: More news of trouble at Ricoh

I've reconsidered my suggestion that Sony would be the best owner of the Pentax brand. I doubt that they would preserve the name/brand, but merely absorb it. In fact, brands are absorbed and disappear all of the time. It happened to venerable brands like Contax, Konica, Minolta and even YUUGE brand

More news of trouble at Ricoh

http://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Companies/For-Ricoh-it-s-a-sink-or-swim-moment This gives more credence to the story that Bipin shared back in April: http://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Companies/Ricoh-may-close-shutter-on-personal-camera-business I have to believe that the Pentax division has made a

Re: Question about video-editing software

Not free but inexpensive, pretty intuitive to use and powerful: Vegas Movie Studio (currently on version 14). You can get it in plain vanilla, Platinum, or Suite editions. I recommend Platinum. https://diyvideoeditor.com/vegas-movie-studio-review/ You won't likely outgrow it and there are a ton of

Re: OT Princess Leia's Stolen Death Star plans

Larry, Just saw this today, but it raised my Quality of Life Index by 550 points. SO well done. Absolutely brilliant. Thanks for sharing. Darren Addy Kearney, NE On Fri, May 5, 2017 at 1:39 AM Larry Colen wrote: > Perfect for May the Fourth: > > I am not the biggest Beatles fan, but

Re: New member

Welcome Michael! How long have you had your K-3 and how do you like it? What did you shoot before (or do you shoot also)? Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska (basically straight south of you). On Fri, Apr 21, 2017 at 7:12 PM, Marnie (aka Doe) wrote: > Watch for falling puns. Or is that failing p

OT: Seeing for the 1st time in 58 years...

://www.atoptics.co.uk/halo/czaim1.htm OT because it was taken by my iPhone which I fortunately had in my pocket at the time. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- “The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witness ” ― Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Earth from Above -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML

Re: Pentax 645Z V Fuji V Hassy

04/04/sony-plans-release-150mp-medium-format-sensor-2018/ Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska On Sat, Apr 15, 2017 at 6:21 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >> On Apr 14, 2017, at 5:48 PM, Rob Studdert wrote: >> >> I must say that I couldn't image shooting an EVF in studio, … > >

Re: OT - Drone Advert

Cotty, Very cool! Is something like this available (yet) in the U.S.? If not, what sort of work/expense would be needed to provide it? My employers are always looking for a new "game" to get into. Respectfully, Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska On Sat, Apr 8, 2017 at 1:19 PM, Steve Cottr

Re: August Solar Eclipse

aader-planetarium.de/com/pdf/construct_binocular.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiDheBRZrg0 http://astrosolar.com/en/information/how-to/how-to-make-your-own-objective-solar-filter-for-your-camera-or-telescope/ Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska On Thu, Apr 6, 2017 at 10:59 PM, Ken Waller

Re: August Solar Eclipse

e eclipse (there are some good sunspots to try to nail your focus on, right now). Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska On Thu, Apr 6, 2017 at 7:44 AM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: > > > John, > > First of all, thank you for bringing attention to this event. > Even though we will get only a pa

Re: I think I might have photographed an eagle or two

On Thu, Apr 6, 2017 at 10:12 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > With the Sigma long lens I would shoot at f5.6 or f8 at 1/500th The Bigma has a maximum aperture of f/6.3 at 500mm (and, of course, the DOF is thin). Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- “The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witn

]Jan. 1981, Camera 35 magazine, Pentax LX: An SLR With Guts

Article: "We Tried It: Pentax LX" Cover: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/33730266031/in/dateposted-public/ Page 1: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/33859602975/in/dateposted-public/ Page 2: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/33730256121/in/dateposted-public/ Page 3: ht

EXCLUSIVE Report: The World's Smallest, Lightest Full-Frame SLR from Pentax

Dec. 1976 Camera 35 magazine. Scans of cover and article pages: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/33729976871/in/dateposted-public/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/33045826673/in/dateposted-public/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/33474827160/in/dateposted-public/ https:

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