RE: K-5 Focusing Speed -- My Opinion [Scanned][Spam score:8%]

2010-12-08 Thread John Whittingham
Possibly because the AF really isn't *that* bad on Pentax DSLR's, I've been using a friends N***n D300 for a while and never really noticed any major improvement in overall speed in normal ligh. Regards, John http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/johnwhittingham _

RE: OT: Tripod Info [Scanned][Spam score:8%]

2010-10-08 Thread John Whittingham
My first real tripod was the earlier equivalent of the Manfrotto 055 and I still have it but would love a carbon equivalent. John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Rob Studdert [distudio.p...@gmail.com] Sent: 07 October

RE: Sigma 8-16mm zoom for Pentax [Scanned][Spam score:8%]

2010-07-20 Thread John Whittingham
Tested on Photozone, but no sample images: http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/515-sigma816f4556apsc Regards, John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of P N Stenquist [pnstenqu...@comcast.net] Sent: 19 July 2010 21:55 To:

RE: Refconverter M [Scanned][Spam score:8%]

2010-07-06 Thread John Whittingham
It will fit fine, but you may not be able to view the whole of the viewfinder image without repositioning your eye, the Refconverter A offers a view of the whole of the viewfinder. Regards, John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On

RE: Refconverter M [Scanned][Spam score:8%]

2010-07-06 Thread John Whittingham
%] On 7/6/2010 4:31 PM, John Whittingham wrote: It will fit fine, but you may not be able to view the whole of the viewfinder image without repositioning your eye, the Refconverter A offers a view of the whole of the viewfinder. Regards, John From: pdml

RE: White Balance Lens Cap [Scanned][Spam score:8%]

2010-06-08 Thread John Whittingham
You can get a Digital greycard, specificly for DSLR's, I have one, works really well. IIRC I got it for free on a camera mag cover here in the UK, lighter in colour to the Kodak grey cards which I also own for film use Regards, John From:

RE: studio light brand suggestions [Scanned][Spam score:8%]

2010-06-06 Thread John Whittingham
Hi Christine, I'm no expert on studio lighting, prefering to work with natural light, but I have to order the lighting for my employers studio. The general consensus here in the Uk is to use Bowens, I've bought Bowens Gemini 250R kits, they're pretty good value, quite comprehensive and

PESO: Four Spotted Chaser [Scanned]

2010-06-06 Thread John Whittingham
Out looking for some feathered subjects when I came across this: http://www.pentaxuser.co.uk/photo/four-spotted-chaser-17638/large K20D + DA*300/4, C C welcome. Regards, John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

RE: PESO: Four Spotted Chaser [Scanned] [Spam score:8%]

2010-06-06 Thread John Whittingham
] [Spam score:8%] Very nice catch, John! One of the best such for some time. Jack --- On Sun, 6/6/10, John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk wrote: From: John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk Subject: PESO: Four Spotted Chaser [Scanned] To: pdml@pdml.net pdml@pdml.net Date: Sunday, June 6, 2010, 1:53

RE: PESO Robin at home [Scanned][Spam score:8%]

2010-05-29 Thread John Whittingham
Lovely capture. Regards, John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Toine [to...@repiuk.nl] Sent: 29 May 2010 21:20 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO Robin at home [Scanned][Spam score:8%]

RE: K7 first thoughts [Scanned][Spam score:8%]

2010-05-22 Thread John Whittingham
Is there room in that boat for me too? I'm waiting to see what comes next, but I'd really like the 14.6m pixel count to stay, more fps, better metering etc. John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Rob Studdert

RE: Sigma OS available for Pentax! [Scanned] [Spam score:8%]

2010-05-22 Thread John Whittingham
Studdert [distudio.p...@gmail.com] Sent: 22 May 2010 02:45 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Sigma OS available for Pentax! [Scanned] [Spam score:8%] On 21/05/2010, John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk wrote: http://www.dpreview.com/news/1005/10051401sigma120mm400sonypentax.asp#press Could

RE: Sigma OS available for Pentax! [Scanned] [Spam score:8%]

2010-05-22 Thread John Whittingham
...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Rob Studdert [distudio.p...@gmail.com] Sent: 22 May 2010 10:45 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Sigma OS available for Pentax! [Scanned] [Spam score:8%] On 22/05/2010, John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk wrote: I would think so, but it seems to be the subject

Pentax Lens Research Survey [Scanned]

2010-05-22 Thread John Whittingham
http://www.pentaxforums.com/survey.php Right down the bottom of the list: Future Lenses This section is devoted to possible future lenses and how much interest they generate would they become reality. DAL denotes a lens is made as cheaply as possible. DA 11-16mm f2.8 * DA 35mm f2 * DA 50mm

RE: Sigma OS available for Pentax! [Scanned] [Spam score:8%]

2010-05-22 Thread John Whittingham
Buy one now! http://www.srsmicrosystems.co.uk/2168/Sigma-120-400mm-F4-5-5-6-APO-DG-OS-HSM-Lens---Pentax-Fit-.html !50-500 old one on special offer non-OS http://www.srsmicrosystems.co.uk/2169/Sigma-150-500mm-F5-6-6-3-APO-DG-HSM-Lens---Pentax-Fit---SPECIAL-OFFER-.html New OS version

RE: Sigma OS available for Pentax! [Scanned] [Spam score:8%]

2010-05-22 Thread John Whittingham
Sigma and dpreview are to report to the detention room at 3.10pm this coming Thursday lol, thanks for the info, so now we know it's built into the lens exclusively and only relies on the camera for power. Just need to find some money now! John From:

RE: Sigma OS available for Pentax! [Scanned] [Spam score:8%]

2010-05-22 Thread John Whittingham
I'm hoping it's tested by someone soon in Pentax mount, I have a couple of concerns: 1. Battery drain 2. When the OS develops wear it degrades the IQ, as noted in Canikon IS/SW implementations. John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On

RE: Sigma OS available for Pentax! [Scanned] [Spam score:8%]

2010-05-22 Thread John Whittingham
Sorry that should be Canikon IS/VR John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Whittingham [jo...@carmel.ac.uk] Sent: 22 May 2010 15:04 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: RE: Sigma OS available for Pentax! [Scanned] [Spam

RE: Sigma OS available for Pentax! [Scanned] [Spam score:8%]

2010-05-21 Thread John Whittingham
The SR remains off on mine when I use a long lens these days, especially if using a rear converter. I've resorted to fast shutter speeds as SR has been proven to be ineffective on longer lenses and only complicates the issue. John From:

RE: Sigma OS available for Pentax! [Scanned] [Spam score:8%]

2010-05-21 Thread John Whittingham
-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Enviado: jue,20 mayo, 2010 23:08 Asunto: Re: Sigma OS available for Pentax! [Scanned] Is use of them mutually exclusive? Cheers Ecke 2010/5/20 John Whittingham href=mailto:jo...@carmel.ac.uk;jo...@carmel.ac.uk: href=http://www.dpreview.com/news/1005

Sigma OS available for Pentax! [Scanned]

2010-05-20 Thread John Whittingham
http://www.dpreview.com/news/1005/10051401sigma120mm400sonypentax.asp#press Could be of interest to all those finding SR useless on long lenses, the 150-500 APO HSM is already listed at Sigma UK. John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

RE: Sigma OS available for Pentax! [Scanned] [Spam score:8%]

2010-05-20 Thread John Whittingham
%] Is use of them mutually exclusive? Cheers Ecke 2010/5/20 John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk: http://www.dpreview.com/news/1005/10051401sigma120mm400sonypentax.asp#press Could be of interest to all those finding SR useless on long lenses, the 150-500 APO HSM is already listed at Sigma UK

RE: Sigma OS available for Pentax! [Scanned] [Spam score:8%]

2010-05-20 Thread John Whittingham
I believe the 120-400 £600 and the 150-500 £650-700. John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Doug Franklin [jehosep...@mindspring.com] Sent: 21 May 2010 02:56 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Sigma OS available for

RE: PESO Ferruginous Hawk [Scanned][Spam score:8%]

2010-05-16 Thread John Whittingham
Thar's a very nice capture Paul. John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of P N Stenquist [pnstenqu...@comcast.net] Sent: 15 May 2010 23:32 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO Ferruginous Hawk [Scanned][Spam score:8%]

RE: Long lens updates [Scanned] [Spam score:8%]

2010-05-05 Thread John Whittingham
I'll admit to being tempted to buy one but never bit the bullet. John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Anthony Farr [farranth...@gmail.com] Sent: 05 May 2010 06:35 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Long lens updates

RE: Long lens updates [Scanned] [Spam score:8%]

2010-05-03 Thread John Whittingham
] [Spam score:8%] On May 1, 2010, at 12:50 AM, John Whittingham wrote: Sigma has the following lenses now officially available in Pentax fit: 300mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM, 500mm f/4.5 EX DG HSM Whoever writes the specs for Sigma lenses had damn good aim at my credit cards. I don't know whether

RE: limiter thingee.. [Scanned][Spam score:8%]

2010-05-03 Thread John Whittingham
Set to full and you will have the full range of focus travel, switch to limit above 0.6m and you get 0.6m to infinity. Switch to limit below 0.6m and you have the true macro range up to 0.6m. I presume we're talking about the FA 100/2.8 John From:

RE: limiter thingee.. [Scanned][Spam score:8%]

2010-05-02 Thread John Whittingham
That's exactly right, in the case of the Tamron the normal (non Macro) focus range is from just under 1.5m to infinity, which is roughly a 1/4 turn, about the same as say FA 35/2. I've never been fortunate enough to try the FA 100 Macro, but would imagine it is similar. If it's anything like

Long lens updates [Scanned]

2010-05-01 Thread John Whittingham
Sigma has the following lenses now officially available in Pentax fit: 300mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM, 500mm f/4.5 EX DG HSM I wonder how long before we get the option of the following: 800mm f/5.6 EX DG HSM 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG HSM John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: Long lens updates [Scanned] [Spam score:8%]

2010-05-01 Thread John Whittingham
to be a h*** of a zoom lens. I'm told it is good enough to give quality images with a 1,4 TC. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ 2010/5/1 John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk: Sigma has the following lenses now officially available in Pentax fit: 300mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM, 500mm f/4.5 EX DG

RE: Long lens updates [Scanned] [Spam score:8%]

2010-05-01 Thread John Whittingham
, 2010, at 00:50 , John Whittingham wrote: 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG HSM Heck, you can get a 250-1200 on eBay for only $280. Why wait! :-) leaving room for the inevitable chastisement above. Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com “ The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets

RE: Macro lens recommendation needed. [Scanned][Spam score:8%]

2010-04-30 Thread John Whittingham
Focus limiters help alot with prevent the lens from racking back and forth through the entire focus throw, but you still end up with a lens with an unusually long throw even over the limited range which results in pedestrian AF speeds. Adam A quote from the following test of the Pentax

RE: Macro lens recommendation needed. [Scanned][Spam score:8%]

2010-04-29 Thread John Whittingham
Sigma 105 f2.8 EX macro. Very sharp. Quite well built. Nice wide focusing ring making it nice to use. Very harsh bokeh which really annoyed me. No quick shift focusing. I'd totally agree with these comments, the harsh bokeh is a real negative with the Sigma. I eventually sold mine and

RE: Macro lens recommendation needed. [Scanned][Spam score:8%]

2010-04-29 Thread John Whittingham
://www.google.com/search?q=Tamron+90mm+f2.5+macro+site%3Apbase.com Darren Addy Kearney, NE On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 5:44 AM, John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk wrote: Sigma 105 f2.8 EX macro. Very sharp. Quite well built. Nice wide focusing ring making it nice to use. Very harsh bokeh which really

RE: Macro lens recommendation needed. [Scanned][Spam score:8%]

2010-04-29 Thread John Whittingham
In fact the Tamron 90 is somewhat legendary as a portrait lens. But the AF on the AF version is so slow as to be useless for anything that you can't reliably track in manual focus. Long focus throws are the bane of AF performance and a requirement in macros. Not from my experience, with the

RE: Macro lens recommendation needed. [Scanned][Spam score:8%]

2010-04-29 Thread John Whittingham
I expect that this is where a focus limiter would be useful. I just had a look at my A100/2.8 Macro (which is a lens I would not reccomend to anyone with a DSLR). The focus throw is almost a full turn from infinity to closest focus, but from infinity to 1 meter is perhaps 1/10 of that. You

RE: Firefox vs IE image colours [Scanned][Spam score:8%]

2010-04-19 Thread John Whittingham
Firefox seems to render colours a little warmer to my eye. John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Toine [to...@repiuk.nl] Sent: 19 April 2010 18:59 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Firefox vs IE image colours

RE: Ultra-wide zooms [Scanned][Spam score:8%]

2010-04-17 Thread John Whittingham
As far as my very limited experience allows me to opine, people don't like primes because they don't like changing lenses. -- Graydon I love primes, but use a Sigma 10-20 f/4-5.6 for the wide end. I could have bought a DA 14 f/2.8 but I'd be limited to 14mm. Now if all the primes covered by

RE: Ultra-wide zooms [Scanned][Spam score:8%]

2010-04-13 Thread John Whittingham
I've had the earlier one for a few years now and I'm completely satisfied with the performance, the build quality is great too. John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bong Manayon [bongmana...@gmail.com] Sent: 12 April 2010

RE: PESO - Just a Blue Tit [Scanned][Spam score:8%]

2010-04-07 Thread John Whittingham
Hi Tim, lovely capture, I think I 'd like to crop out the tree from the left but it's a minor point. John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Tim Øsleby [maritim...@gmail.com] Sent: 06 April 2010 23:09 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail

RE: Sigma 10-20 mm lens [Scanned][Spam score:8%]

2010-04-05 Thread John Whittingham
I've had the early version for a couple of years and love it, the only distotion I've seen is at the very edge @10mm. Best stopped down at f/8 but that's usually where I'm at with landscapes. There's a test online here:

RE: peso untitled [Scanned][Spam score:8%]

2010-03-31 Thread John Whittingham
Great shot, how about 'scuse me John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila [cagu...@earthlink.net] Sent: 31 March 2010 02:30 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: peso untitled [Scanned][Spam score:8%] I haven't been out

RE: Enablement on its way. [Scanned][Spam score:8%]

2010-03-29 Thread John Whittingham
I've had some for a while now, work briliantly, well recommended. John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David Savage [ozsav...@gmail.com] Sent: 28 March 2010 14:57 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Enablement on its

RE: Where to buy a cormorant? [Scanned][Spam score:8%]

2010-03-26 Thread John Whittingham
Is this to use as a PDML mascot? John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Mark Roberts [m...@robertstech.com] Sent: 26 March 2010 13:41 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Where to buy a cormorant? [Scanned][Spam score:8%]

RE: Broke my A 24mm f2.8 [Scanned][Spam score:8%]

2010-03-21 Thread John Whittingham
You could of had mine but I sold it a while back, the Sigma 24/2.8 always performed better. John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of P. J. Alling [webstertwenty...@gmail.com] Sent: 20 March 2010 22:51 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail

RE: 400/5.6 vs bigma ? [Scanned][Spam score:8%]

2010-03-20 Thread John Whittingham
The longest DA prime is the 300/4, works OK with the 1.4 Tamron TC but hunts quite a lot, tripod mounting helps. This combination was far better than the new Sigma 120-400 I tried in terms of IQ but others may have different views, maybe I had a bad sample. The old Sigma APO TELE MACRO 400/5.6

RE: First Flower 2009 [Scanned][Spam score:8%]

2010-03-20 Thread John Whittingham
Very nice. John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of 27...@comcast.net [27...@comcast.net] Sent: 20 March 2010 19:59 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: First Flower 2009 [Scanned][Spam score:8%] Well I thought I would put

Tamrac Summit - opinions sought [Scanned]

2010-03-18 Thread John Whittingham
Hi guys, I'm thinking of buying a new camera bag, something in the size of the Tamrac Summit. I need a backpack as I occasionally travel by motorcycle, don't need room for a laptop/notebook but do need fiting for a large Manfrotto tripod with Gimbal head, peferably weatherproof. Opinions

RE: Tamrac Summit - opinions sought [Scanned] [Spam score:8%]

2010-03-18 Thread John Whittingham
to go across the bike atop the panniers/rack. For offbike, either attachment is fine. There is also the ortlieb backpacks but they have no dedicated photo interior. Cheers Ecke 2010/3/18 John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk: Hi guys, I'm thinking of buying a new camera bag, something in the size

RE: Tamrac Summit - opinions sought [Scanned] [Spam score:8%]

2010-03-18 Thread John Whittingham
Thanks Larry, I'd prefer something for a sandwich and flask, rather than flat storage, but can invisage some use. John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Larry Colen [...@red4est.com] Sent: 18 March 2010 20:31 To:

RE: Tamrac Summit - opinions sought [Scanned] [Spam score:8%]

2010-03-18 Thread John Whittingham
a Tamrac backpack (757) about 13 years old that has been to hell and back and except for a scuff or two on some of the leather attaching patches, it still looks great and does all I need it to do. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: John Whittingham jo

RE: PESO: Robin [Scanned] [Spam score:8%]

2010-03-16 Thread John Whittingham
/2010 5:24 PM, John Whittingham wrote: Taken locally: K20D DA*300/4, comment and critique welcome: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10798410 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10798410 John Nice shot. Your robins are more attractive than our robins... Christian -- PDML Pentax

RE: PESO: Robin [Scanned] [Spam score:8%]

2010-03-14 Thread John Whittingham
...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David Mann [dm...@bluemoon.net.nz] Sent: 14 March 2010 05:38 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Robin [Scanned] [Spam score:8%] On Mar 13, 2010, at 11:24 AM, John Whittingham wrote: Taken locally: K20D DA*300/4, comment and critique welcome: http

RE: Robin [Scanned] [Spam score:8%]

2010-03-13 Thread John Whittingham
- From: John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 4:24 PM Subject: PESO: Robin [Scanned] Taken locally: K20D DA*300/4, comment and critique welcome: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10798410 http://photo.net/photodb

RE: PESO: Robin [Scanned] [Spam score:8%]

2010-03-13 Thread John Whittingham
. Your robins look almost like finches. Ours are a bigger bird with less attractive coloring, generally darker. Excellent focus and pose in these photos. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 4:24 PM, John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk wrote: Taken locally: K20D DA*300/4, comment and critique

RE: Robin [Scanned]

2010-03-13 Thread John Whittingham
[Scanned] [Spam score:8%] Excellent shot! Paul On Mar 13, 2010, at 4:20 AM, John Whittingham wrote: Hi Christine, thanks for the comment. I meant to post the link to the larger image, but must have forgot to copy d'oh. Regards, John From: pdml-boun

RE: PESO: Robin [Scanned] [Spam score:8%]

2010-03-13 Thread John Whittingham
] [Spam score:8%] Nice. Colours are clean and a sharp photo Dave On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 5:24 PM, John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk wrote: Taken locally: K20D DA*300/4, comment and critique welcome: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10798410 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id

RE: Robin [Scanned] [Spam score:8%]

2010-03-13 Thread John Whittingham
improve the shot... my eye kept going to it. Not bad at all in general to have OOF branches in the background -- pretty good Bokeh despite that. That's a nit , of course, but since the bird is so splendid worth fixin I think. ann John Whittingham wrote: Thanks Paul, do you find the OoF branches

PESO: Robin [Scanned]

2010-03-12 Thread John Whittingham
Taken locally: K20D DA*300/4, comment and critique welcome: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10798410 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10798410 John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

RE: Pentax in the UK [Scanned][Spam score:8%]

2010-02-17 Thread John Whittingham
Hi Mike Price is not better but I thoroughly recommend the service: http://www.srsmicrosystems.co.uk/c/394/Pentax-K-x-Digital-Cameras.html John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of mike wilson [m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com] Sent:

RE: Successful enablement [Scanned]

2009-11-02 Thread John Whittingham
Way to go! John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Derby Chang [der...@iinet.net.au] Sent: 02 November 2009 08:39 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Successful enablement [Scanned] A work colleague had (some) of my Pentax

RE: Tips for loosening 77mm filter? [Scanned]

2009-10-29 Thread John Whittingham
As others have mentioned use a rubber band, I've also had success with rubber washing up gloves. John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Walker [bruce.wal...@gmail.com] Sent: 29 October 2009 13:34 To: Pentax-Discuss

Photozone tests the DA 15mm f/4....... [Scanned]

2009-10-19 Thread John Whittingham
looks pretty good IMHO http://www.photozone.de/pentax/463-pentax_15_4 John DISCLAIMER: This e-mail may contain confidential and privileged material for the sole use of the intended recipient; others may not distribute, copy or use it in whole or in part, without the agreement of

GPS with your K7 [Scanned]

2009-10-12 Thread John Whittingham
Just came across this while I was drooling at the K7 body http://www.srsmicrosystems.co.uk/2421/Jobo-photoGPS-Geo-Imaging-Geo-Tagger.html Apologies if it's been posted before, but someone keeps mentioning it. John DISCLAIMER: This e-mail may contain confidential and privileged material for the

RE: GPS with your K7 [Scanned]

2009-10-12 Thread John Whittingham
for a simple GPS logger with long battery life. Jostein 2009/10/12 John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk: Just came across this while I was drooling at the K7 body http://www.srsmicrosystems.co.uk/2421/Jobo-photoGPS-Geo-Imaging-Geo-Tagger.html Apologies if it's been posted before, but someone keeps

RE: GPS with your K7 [Scanned]

2009-10-12 Thread John Whittingham
[Scanned] 2009/10/12 John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk: Hi Jostein, Just a thought, havig the data embedded in the EXIF would be the ideal. Absolutely. That's one accessory I envy the Nikonians, a GPS unit that writes directly to the recorded files. Some GPS synching software will write out

RE: Favority Third Party Lenses? (Enablement)

2009-09-25 Thread John Whittingham
I've got six in all, Sigma EX 10-20, Sigma EX 24-70/2.8, Sigma AF 24/2.8 Superwide, Sigma EX 70-200/2.8 APO, Tamron Di 90/2.8 and Sigma 300/4 APO Tele Macro. Out of those my favourites would be the Sigma 24/2.8 and the Tamron Di 90/2.8. Just picked up a DA* 200/2.8 to go with the DA* 300/4,

RE: FA* 85mm f1.4 - Grab or pass ? [Scanned]

2009-08-25 Thread John Whittingham
Hi Patrick Works very well on the K10D and K20D, but it's likely to cost you dearly. The only thing I don't like about the lens is the silver colour, but I'm being picky! Regards, john From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of

RE: DA 35 v. FA 31

2009-07-28 Thread John Whittingham
If it's of any use, both have been tested on Photozone: http://www.photozone.de/pentax/122-pentax-smc-fa-31mm-f18-al-limited-review--test-report http://www.photozone.de/pentax/393-pentax_35_28 Along with the FA 35/2:

RE: Opinions on FA 100-300mm Zoom

2009-07-28 Thread John Whittingham
I found the Tamron 70-300 LD Di to be very good, sharper than my FA 80-320 and F 70-210. they're cheap to buy too. I've not tried the 55-300 but hear it's very good. John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Brian Walters

RE: My current prime lens A-Team

2009-07-27 Thread John Whittingham
Yes, after seeing what the DA* 300/4 can do I'd buy a DA* 200/2.8 in a heartbeat, if I could afford one right now. John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of paul stenquist [pnstenqu...@comcast.net] Sent: 27 July 2009 02:23 To:

RE: Are you afraid to use your FA Limited lenses?

2009-07-25 Thread John Whittingham
I generally carry everything I need or intend to use, it never really bothers me. I think my main fear is having the kit stolen from say the car, some of those FA primes I have would be hard to find today. The camera bag very rarely leaves me for any length of time unless in a secure location

RE: My current prime lens A-Team

2009-07-24 Thread John Whittingham
I'm currently using the following with a Sigma 10-20 EX Dc to cover the wide end: Sigma AF 24mm/2.8 Super Wide SMC Pentax FA 28mm/2.8 SMC Pentax FA 35mm/2 SMC Pentax FA 50mm/1.4 SMC Pentax DA 70mm/2.4 Limited Tamron AF 90mm/2.8 Di SMC Pentax FA 135mm/2.8 SMC Pentax DA* 300mm/4 Tamron 1.4x AF TC

RE: My current prime lens A-Team

2009-07-24 Thread John Whittingham
/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Whittingham Sent: Friday, July 24, 2009 3:29 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: RE: My current prime lens A-Team I'm currently using the following with a Sigma 10-20 EX Dc to cover the wide

RE: Minor enablement

2009-07-20 Thread John Whittingham
is that the knob works better :-) -- MaritimTim 2009/7/19 John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk: Mine's still new and feels tight, but I may have a try at adjusting after it's worn in a little. Agreed the horizontal friction couldn't be done on the fly, is the Winberly fluid damped? Joseph

RE: Minor enablement

2009-07-20 Thread John Whittingham
. I must get ready for the No Doubt concert I'll be heading out to in a couple of hours. On Jul 19, 2009, at 13:19 , Tim Øsleby wrote: Don't know if the Wimberly is fluid damped. All I know is that the knob works better :-) -- MaritimTim 2009/7/19 John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk

RE: Minor enablement

2009-07-19 Thread John Whittingham
isn't a minor enablement. It opened up a new world for me. What lenses are you using, and how do you like it? -- MaritimTim 2009/6/18 John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk: Got myself a Manfrotto 393 head (Bogen 3421), haven't tried it but looks really well made and functional, just had to tell

RE: Minor enablement

2009-07-19 Thread John Whittingham
of your photos. To hell with work, just go out there and shoot :-) -- MaritimTim 2009/7/19 John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk: Hi Tim I'ne only tried it to see what it's like, unfortunately, because pressure of work has prevented me doing any bird photography lately. I was suitably

RE: Minor enablement

2009-07-19 Thread John Whittingham
a umbraco to adjust the horisontal friction, so fine tuning horisontal is a no no. -- MaritimTim 2009/7/19 John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk: I went out for a couple of hours this afternoon after the rain stopped, never got to use the new head but got a nice shot of a Damselfly on my travels

RE: Recovering files from a formatted card?

2009-07-16 Thread John Whittingham
: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Whittingham Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 3:58 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: RE: Recovering files from a formatted card? Tried twice and got the same message An Unknown Error has Occurred sorry. It managed a DNG

RE: Recovering files from a formatted card?

2009-07-16 Thread John Whittingham
a formatted card? Wow, that was a great people-helping-people moment! And I'm not being funny here or sarcastic. Very cool. Way to go, John. And glad you got the files back, Tim. cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk To: Pentax-Discuss Mail

RE: Sigma Apo 400

2009-07-15 Thread John Whittingham
: Sigma Apo 400 John Whittingham wrote: That would be me, very interested if's it's the APO Macro in AF with 77mm filter size. Yep, the one I have is 77mm filter size, APO Macro, f/5.6 through f/32 and A setting, and I was wrong about the close focus distance ... it's 3 or 4 feet not 3m (1.6m

RE: Recovering files from a formatted card?

2009-07-15 Thread John Whittingham
I could Zip and email the Sandisk software to you, or alternatively: http://www.datarescue.com/ John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Tim Øsleby [maritim...@gmail.com] Sent: 15 July 2009 19:45 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: Recovering files from a formatted card?

2009-07-15 Thread John Whittingham
: Recovering files from a formatted card? Could you do that? You're an angel :-) I think Sandisk is the best option, since it is specialized towards photography. -- MaritimTim 2009/7/15 John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk: I could Zip and email the Sandisk software to you, or alternatively

RE: Recovering files from a formatted card?

2009-07-15 Thread John Whittingham
. -- MaritimTim 2009/7/15 John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk: I could Zip and email the Sandisk software to you, or alternatively: http://www.datarescue.com/ John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Tim Øsleby [maritim...@gmail.com

RE: Recovering files from a formatted card?

2009-07-15 Thread John Whittingham
the file, and are running a scan right now. Got my fingers crossed. Tim 2009/7/15 John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk: Tried twice and got the same message An Unknown Error has Occurred sorry. It managed a DNG file to JCO the other day, I think, but JCO never confirmed he got it! Manners maketh

RE: Recovering files from a formatted card?

2009-07-15 Thread John Whittingham
Good to here, best of luck. John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Tim Øsleby [maritim...@gmail.com] Sent: 15 July 2009 21:37 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Recovering files from a formatted card? I have located

RE: Sigma Apo 400

2009-07-14 Thread John Whittingham
Somebody around here was looking for a 400 or so recently... That would be me, very interested if's it's the APO Macro in AF with 77mm filter size. Regards, John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Doug Franklin

RE: Anybody know of a K20D DNG file on the web?

2009-07-14 Thread John Whittingham
John, I can send ypu one if you want? Regards. John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of J.C. O'Connell [hifis...@gate.net] Sent: 14 July 2009 17:14 To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: Anybody know of a K20D DNG file on

RE: Anybody know of a K20D DNG file on the web?

2009-07-14 Thread John Whittingham
wrote: thanks, but I cant receive large email attachments nor can I do public upload access of my personal web space at this time.. -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Whittingham Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2009 12:31 PM

RE: lens advice?

2009-07-09 Thread John Whittingham
My thoughts exactly. John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Boris Liberman [bori...@gmail.com] Sent: 09 July 2009 07:25 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: lens advice? Subash, IMHO you might want to take 10-20 for

RE: lens advice?

2009-07-08 Thread John Whittingham
I'd definitely take the Sigma 10-20, I'd be spoilt for choice between the 35/2 and 50/1.4 but I think I'd go with the 50. John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Subash [pdml.l...@gmail.com] Sent: 08 July 2009 19:32 To: PDML

RE: Way OT @ $#*h1woman throws in towel on writing code/h1*#$@

2009-07-03 Thread John Whittingham
Hi Christine, I've been able to write HTML since I took a HNC in computer networking c.2002/3, to be honest I always use Dreamweaver and only ever edit with notepad when I can't get the application to do *exactly* what I want. From personal experience I'd say 90% of all the code writers I know

RE: Way OT @ $#*h1woman throws in towel on writing code/h1*#$@

2009-07-03 Thread John Whittingham
...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David Mann [dm...@bluemoon.net.nz] Sent: 03 July 2009 09:52 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Way OT @ $#*h1woman throws in towel on writing code/h1*#$@ On Jul 3, 2009, at 8:13 PM, John Whittingham wrote: I've been able to write HTML

RE: Way OT @ $#*h1woman throws in towel on writing code/h1*#$@

2009-07-03 Thread John Whittingham
Hi Christine, Try not to take it too seriously, enjoy the experience, wishing you the best of luck. Regards, John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila [cagu...@earthlink.net] Sent: 03 July 2009 19:35 To:

RE: Opinion wanted on Pose

2009-06-29 Thread John Whittingham
Her partner looks a little wooden John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of William Robb [war...@gmail.com] Sent: 29 June 2009 15:25 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Opinion wanted on Pose A URL would probably help:

RE: Pentax K-7 is arriving to Israel

2009-06-28 Thread John Whittingham
£1229 from my local camere shop, c/w 18-55 II, £1199 body only. They beat every online price when I bought my K10D. http://www.bestcameras.co.uk/shop/acatalog/copy_of_Pentax_K20d___Pentax_18-55_lens.html Regards, John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net

RE: New lens - 300mm or 400mm - Sigma 135-400mm APO

2009-06-27 Thread John Whittingham
Hi Jens I had the 135-400 for a while and was quite dissappointed with it, I went back to using the 300/4 APO with 1.4 EX TC and 70-200/2.8. Apparently the new 120-400 HSM is much better, but after seeing samples from one being sold for £400 on Ebay, I resigned myself to sticking with DA*300/4

Minor enablement

2009-06-18 Thread John Whittingham
Got myself a Manfrotto 393 head (Bogen 3421), haven't tried it but looks really well made and functional, just had to tell someone. Regards. John -- 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: Tamron adapatall 90/2.5 macro, is it worthwhile?

2009-06-11 Thread John Whittingham
Stunning, fully usable wide open, great bokeh. John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bertil Holmberg [bertilholmb...@telia.com] Sent: 11 June 2009 16:56 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: Tamron adapatall 90/2.5 macro, is it

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