Metz mecablitz 44 AF-2 Digital Flash for Pentax Cameras - any comments?

2018-07-27 Thread luiz felipe
light in the bag all times, and have used it on occasion to light my subjects under very low light - the feature is welcome indeed. thanks in advance! -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

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

2018-06-10 Thread luiz felipe
receiving "imported goods" here in Brasil is a challenge. -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br Date: Sat, 9 Jun 2018 10:10:35 -0500 From: Darren Addy To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Vixen Polarie - not Pentax, but I'll use with Pentaxes - any toughts? Message-ID: Co

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

2018-06-09 Thread luiz felipe
pics ARE outstanding!!! -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br history Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2018 23:17:41 -0500 From: Darren Addy To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Vixen Polarie - not Pentax, but I'll use with Pentaxes - any toughts? I have the Vixen Polarie. I had an O

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

2018-06-08 Thread luiz felipe
a proper unit. toughts? ideas? thanks!!! -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- 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.

Have you submitted? -- April PUG - 20th Anniversary (end of March today!)

2017-03-31 Thread luiz felipe
either one to the record, or better. did try to re-scan my first submission to the gallery (june '97), but I'm still not happy with the new adjustments. so I just posted a newer pic, taken with my first DSLR by Pentax and one of my film-ages lens. Cheers -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe

April PUG theme 20th anniversary

2017-03-02 Thread luiz felipe
Comes next, and I'd like a little more information about it. I do have some old stuff if that's one way to go, and could try to look really back in terms of PUG submissions as well - but would rather try something new if the group goes that way. so, any (new) ideas? TIA -- luiz felipe

Has anyone been getting any photos of Comet Lovejoy?

2015-01-06 Thread luiz felipe
at night - away from urban zones. first sighting: http://luizfelipe.fot.br/2010/base.php?foto=111 second, from a nearby town january 1st: http://luizfelipe.fot.br/2010/base.php?foto=112 -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

information needed: shades and loupes for LCD screen use under the sun, K lenses to Q adapters.

2014-12-22 Thread luiz felipe
as the camera's may be filled with the shade, but I guess some of my lenses qualify as heavy. more thought required... I'll keep you posted of any purchases and how it's working. lf -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman

information needed: shades and loupes for LCD screen use under the sun, K lenses to Q adapters.

2014-12-21 Thread luiz felipe
for? aperture control? tripod socket? most of my lenses have aperture ring, so I my choose a cheaper model, right? thanks in advance! -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Question: Browsers and color management

2013-08-19 Thread luiz felipe
updated. lf -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- 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.

help wanted, doubts about 200mm by Pentax

2013-08-05 Thread luiz felipe
-- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- 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.

photo ops: perseids meteor shower aug 11-13, best after midnight...

2013-08-05 Thread luiz felipe
...but they already have been captured, so heads and cameras up... lf http://earthsky.org/space/perseid-fireballs -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

help wanted, doubts about 200mm by Pentax

2013-08-05 Thread luiz felipe
thanks, Darren. will add to search options. FWIW, I'm quite happy with the Super Multi Coated Takumar, hope the SMC-M is at least as good. -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

help wanted, doubts about 200mm by Pentax

2013-08-02 Thread luiz felipe
the deal - just a couple of shots to ensure the SMC-M is working good, and the other interested will probably do the same with my Takumar. so, what do you think about those lenses? wich should I choose, if both are perfect? thanks in advance! lf -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br

Book submissions

2013-03-23 Thread luiz felipe
Canon by default and we swap gear now and then (I'm working on his change to Pentax, but that may take a while). lf -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Orion Starblast vs 500mm mirror

2013-01-08 Thread luiz felipe
delay my astro enablements if a VG K135/ 2.5 came my way... really like that lens and mine is getting old. I'm trying to repeat photo and processing, and re-processing the first test - did it quickly and didn't enjoy the results. lf -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML

Orion Starblast vs 500mm mirror

2013-01-08 Thread luiz felipe
is very interesting indeed - the fact some lens didn't work for me does not mean it won't be useful somewhere else. Come to think of it, the 500 mirror is probably easier to arrive safely and cheaper to ship... hmmm... I think I saw some 500mm f/6- somewhere. lf -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe

Orion Starblast vs 500mm mirror

2013-01-07 Thread luiz felipe
browse other brands but that model in particular is not too long (optically) nor too dark and better some useable tool at hand than a proper in the store. So much for theory... and of course I'd add the O-GPS1 too as soon as possible! :-) -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML

Orion Starblast vs 500mm mirror

2013-01-07 Thread luiz felipe
not relevant since I intend to keep exposures under 5 minutes and start from a closed unit. Do not plan to hand-turn it... and am very worried about motor and train vibration. FTR, the Starblaster is listes as 450mm, f/4 - not so long, not so dark - if only it turns out good... lf -- luiz felipe

Brian Walters

2013-01-06 Thread luiz felipe
wishing a quick and complete recovery! lf -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- 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.

Which bodies are worth keeping?

2013-01-03 Thread luiz felipe
feel like using one and like the other's history. lf -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- 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.

OT: Bought my first guitar (Old dog, new tricks?)

2012-12-24 Thread luiz felipe
it hard for me to really get good, and he said there is a neck for every one. True.?? You just have to find it. could take a while - you may have to squeeze some necks in order to find the one perfect for your hands... lf -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax

FS: Two Sigma 24mm f/2.8 Super-Wide II lenses (one AF, one MF)

2012-12-15 Thread luiz felipe
to need a -1.0 EF adjustment on most Pentax digital bodies; the MF lens needs -1.3 EF or so (this seems to be typical of Sigma lenses from the film era on current Pentax bodies?) -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

semi-OT: Leonid meteor shower this weekend, heads - and cameras - up.

2012-11-17 Thread luiz felipe
afraid of the new mobile radar manned by plain-clothed officers into a non-police car, 5 sandwiches and some coke consumed, some astro pix to be processed soon, and two very interesting places mapped and ready for the next show - december 13/14. Could be a lot worse... lf -- luiz felipe

semi-OT: Leonid meteor shower this weekend, heads - and cameras - up.

2012-11-16 Thread luiz felipe
Just in case any of my fellow PDML-ers skipped the astronomy info pages lately, http://earthsky.org/tonight/leonid-meteors-peak-before-dawn-saturday-november-17 good luck! lf -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

ot: DXO Optics, any happy users around?

2012-11-04 Thread luiz felipe
? TIA, -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- 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.

PESO - Mt. Adams from Paradise

2012-11-02 Thread luiz felipe
corrected - spots in my just posted pictures I'd be using a 645d. lf -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- 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

After reading the K5xxx reviews ...

2012-11-02 Thread luiz felipe
not exist are diff matters. Not my problem, actually. Wish you all happy (bad if someone would rather so) moments with your dream (or nightmare) choices. Cheers, -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Playing with shadows

2012-10-02 Thread luiz felipe
and the floor. Hey, almost forgot the focus zone of the tilted camera... you have some choices to do. I'm curious, do post the next set. lf -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br Larry's light experiments: When I sit out at night on the bench by the river in my back yard, I keep noticing

OT: WinXP boot problems.

2012-10-02 Thread luiz felipe
- then make soft noises with a silver bell and pray... );-) -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- 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.

M42 to K-mount adapter question

2012-09-11 Thread luiz felipe
by default, since the Mx wouldn't push the auto-aperture pin. Hope this helps, lf -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- 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

Third party gear

2012-08-18 Thread luiz felipe
being unable to point one of those websites from memory, will look around. Used a home made wired switch before - no issues at all. Right now it's with a friend that uses Canon - works ok with his Xti - so you may use one sold for Canon Xti. -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br

Creativity vs. gear?

2012-08-09 Thread luiz felipe
suspect less gear gives creativity more room - but then, wich of us don't go exploring each new lens' limits as soon as we get one? Buying the Kr did *not* put me in the position of stop improvising now and then - gave me new limits to push. Still working at it. lf -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe

using a reversed wide angle to increase focal lenght of a tele - info needed

2012-07-25 Thread luiz felipe
that it's possible to change it into a longer lens. Memory, anyone? Thanks!! -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- 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

Self portraiture

2012-06-16 Thread luiz felipe
the model... -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br Larry's words: When there is noone else around to photograph, self portraits can be a way to experiment with lighting, however when it comes to actually getting decent photos, I keep running into three problems: 1) Framing, I just have

OT - Earthquake (update)

2012-06-06 Thread luiz felipe
. Reads silly, but stay safe - as possible in such nightmare. -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- 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.

Presentation

2012-06-05 Thread luiz felipe
to read you here. Welcome! -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- 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.

How much difference does optimizing the aperture make?

2012-06-04 Thread luiz felipe
and Sigma's 24mm (first version). -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- 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: Flash Meter experiment

2012-05-31 Thread luiz felipe
/ -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- 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: Earthquake (more)

2012-05-29 Thread luiz felipe
. Wishing, willing, praying. -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- 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.

Photo parties for kids?

2012-04-18 Thread luiz felipe
, for some that I just didn't photograph well enough delivered great results with other photographers. Eventually my position was accepted, and those that didn't did well in our studio could bring a set of pics within the agency's look for that season. -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe

(sem assunto)

2012-04-18 Thread luiz felipe
for the info, Dan. I was going to shoot (or at least try) Iridium 21 near 4:45, april 22nd, but now I'll be looking for more. If only I could get both Iridium and meteor - this time in strenght. -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

OT: Lyrid meteor shower on April 21st

2012-04-18 Thread luiz felipe
for the info, Dan. I was going to shoot (or at least try) Iridium 21 near 4:45, april 22nd, but now I'll be looking for more. If only I could get both Iridium and meteor - this time in strenght. -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br ps: with subject line this time... -- PDML Pentax

Moon and Venus - there were clouds in the sky, in the sky there were clouds...

2012-03-27 Thread luiz felipe
?foto=33 Sorry, the comments appear in portuguese only for the time being - will be fixed sometime next week. Comments welcome - there are some other views in the processing queue, due sometime soon. Hope some of you guys and gals had better skies. -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br

PUG - Restoring the Missing Galleries

2012-03-20 Thread luiz felipe
they should be the sept/ oct/ nov '97. Maybe something to do with the move to geocities? I had a copy of the PDML traffic during those times, but lost track of it. But memory (faulty) tells me there was a period without galleries back then. Thanks! -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br

photo oppportunities coming soon

2012-03-19 Thread luiz felipe
forward to those nights, -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- 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.

Aesthetic dilemma: inverted bird

2012-03-12 Thread luiz felipe
that with words long ago, lousy outcome. If possible, I´d try #4 - but publish it I would. I´d rather get problems because I did something, than getting angry (and the problems that may come with that feeling) because of something I didn´t do. Just my 2c. -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br

Anybody still shooting film?

2012-03-10 Thread luiz felipe
, since E-6 development is something from the distant past. -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- 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.

Use a UV filter when playing with steel wool

2012-02-16 Thread luiz felipe
- they cut down filter/ front element dirt and saltspray for those near the sea, cut down flare, and protect filter threads from dings in case something bigger than sparks hit the lens. ...of course if it's big and fast enough there are other issues than gear damage. -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe

lighting thoughts/questions

2011-12-24 Thread luiz felipe
answers and there is some rig to use umbrellas that way. -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- 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.

Happy Holidays PDML!

2011-12-24 Thread luiz felipe
side, could not reach my daughter on the phone. Keep saying no news is good news, but all the same I'd rather hear her saying she's well. Anyway, let's wait Santa... maybe he's bringing something with my name on it. Cheers!!! -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe at luizfelipe.fot.br -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Pentax MZ-3: is it faster than MZ-5?

2011-09-15 Thread luiz felipe
source of info on shutter lag for the MZ-3 and MZ-5? Any comments on the MZ-3? Boz's site shows it to be slightly diff from the MZ-5 in form of grip, so maybe it's significantly better than the MZ-5 - I did have one MZ-5 for a time so I'm using it as reference. TIA, -- luiz felipe luiz.felipe

The interminable wait

2011-03-11 Thread Luiz Felipe
Congrats, Larry!! Looking forward to your review - in particular, the low light performance. Do hope you enjoy your new camera! May your K-5 be always free from internal UFOs! Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe Previously on this channel... On Mar 10

First attempt at photographing ISS

2011-02-24 Thread Luiz Felipe
... don't say it so quickly - that's a fairly complicated photo IMHO. My adventures under the starry sky are resumed to Iridium trails, much simpler than capturing detail on a -5 or lower magnitude moving object. PLS post future photos. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http

pfa 50/1.4 sharpness

2011-02-13 Thread Luiz Felipe
wouldn't stop using it whenever I needed to. I usually close some when I use the m50 1.7 - unless I need it open. Later on I'll get the target or a ruler and check my cameras. Didn't do it lately. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax

pfa 50/1.4 sharpness

2011-02-13 Thread Luiz Felipe
is a little sharper - at least, mine is. There some diff in exposure - I was using manual speeds, metered from the Gossen often but not for every shot. Next time I'll get it proper. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe Bob's words: It may be just me

Sensor Cleaning

2011-02-11 Thread Luiz Felipe
. Shooting wide open helps a lot - I'm positive both cameras have some spots that just don't show at the large apertures I've been using lately. Some other day I'll get to clean them. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe Ken's words: I've had 3 Pentax

pfa 50/1.4 sharpness

2011-02-11 Thread Luiz Felipe
to test it, post the results, ok? Of course I'd still go for the slightly OOF pic, as opposed to the words describing the UFO. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe Larry's ideas: On Feb 10, 2011, at 4:43 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Did you manual focus

enablement: new camera in town

2011-01-27 Thread Luiz Felipe
the problems solved themselves - bad contacts probably. Again, my Thanks (capital) to mr. Colen for the purchase, test and first evaluation of the Kr. I'd be still using the Ds without his help. Thanks!!! Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax

Vivitar 2600-D trigger voltage?

2011-01-10 Thread Luiz Felipe
zone at 7.5 volts - assuming the safe is 6 volts. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe History goes... On 10 January 2011 09:43, Larry Colen lrc at red4est.com wrote: So, I picked up the M50/1.7 for $30, which came with a P5 Rikenon P Zoom 35-70 Macro 1

Watched batteries

2011-01-09 Thread Luiz Felipe
Boris, do accept the offer - I just can't wait to see the K-5 at work in those same conditions... I won't jump out of any windows if the K-5 proves much better than the K-r... ...well, maybe one at ground level... Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe

What to charge for a friend's wedding

2011-01-09 Thread Luiz Felipe
it off. Did rebuild the car - was a small fire and I carry two extinguishers. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Watched batteries

2011-01-09 Thread Luiz Felipe
moments where it will be decisive. Not that I expect to be in one of those situations anytime soon... :-( Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe quick history::: On Jan 9, 2011, at 10:20 AM, Luiz Felipe wrote: Boris, do accept the offer - I just can't

Is a P5 worth anything?

2011-01-09 Thread Luiz Felipe
with my m50 1.7, but sometimes being able to work in auto aperture would be very interesting. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe History goes... On Sun, 09 Jan 2011 12:53 -0800, Larry Colen lrc at red4est.com wrote: Saw this ad on craigslist: http

Watched batteries

2011-01-09 Thread Luiz Felipe
well, you do have some interesting ideas... :-) Larry Colen wrote: Besides, a K-r in your hands will take much better pictures than half a K-5 in your savings account. MRK!!! Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Peso: first BW with the ist D

2011-01-09 Thread Luiz Felipe
Very nice pics, Ann - I did check the black red next to the bw... ;-) Good camera, but that's just the tool - keep 'em coming! Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Pentax K-r test shots

2011-01-08 Thread Luiz Felipe
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157625774891360/with/5335772008/ grabbed my eyes in particular, but they all look better than my Ds @ 3200... I'm scared to think about the k-5... OTOH, now I believe film will be dead - eventually. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http

Pentax K-r and QC

2011-01-07 Thread Luiz Felipe
be taxed too. The Kr seems a very interesting camera indeed... Larry my friend, thank you very very much!!! Again!!! Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe starting copy Luiz's K-r arrived today. Once the batteries charged I got to play with it a bit

help needed: Pentax stores in Portugal or Andorra

2010-12-17 Thread Luiz Felipe
be there for a while :-)) Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe original message follows: Luiz, I bough my Mz-5n in Andorra around 8-9 years ago and the prices were quite interesting at that time. However, I have the understanding that it is not that interesting after

help needed: Pentax stores in Portugal or Andorra

2010-12-13 Thread Luiz Felipe
/ Andorra? Back in 1982 I bought my Lx in Andorra at a very interesting price - lower than some New York stores advertised. Is there any difference between countries in the area? Many thanks, Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

back in the world of film (sort of) with my MX

2010-07-10 Thread Luiz Felipe
of interest... next week I'll give it a try. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- 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

back in the world of film (sort of) with my MX

2010-07-10 Thread Luiz Felipe
feelings on the matter. :-) Cheers, Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- 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.

Lessons from the past couple of days

2010-06-17 Thread Luiz Felipe
... As for pushing the ISO, I'm almost always at the extremes - the Ds spends more time at 200 and 3200. Noise Ninja helps. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

OT: Kids are Dying in Cars

2010-05-29 Thread Luiz Felipe
a sleepy passenger. It's more fun, also. A very well placed article, and in my prejudiced point of view covered that sad situation very well indeed. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman

OT: Kids are Dying in Cars

2010-05-29 Thread Luiz Felipe
to keep d...@mnd batteries fresh, tho. Manage to build such with some kind of movement- charging device and it'll be almost foolproof... A factory-issued item would be part of the periodic maintenance schedule, and probably best to the function. But more sue-able too. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe

OT: Kids are Dying in Cars

2010-05-29 Thread Luiz Felipe
one myself, to interface it into the nano-itx videorecorder and mp3 player I'm trying to build. Ecke, if you go for the movement generator there is a whole green effect - very interesting these days. :-) Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML

re:OT: So much for LBA

2010-05-26 Thread Luiz Felipe
very sorry to read that, Larry. hope things turn out good, soon. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- 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

Cleaning Sensors

2010-05-17 Thread Luiz Felipe
, and even one left open in a shelve is prone to blow some more dust into the sensor. I keep a small in the bag, zipped, and a big one at home, also zipped, right next to the cleaning kit. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Used Glass

2010-05-17 Thread Luiz Felipe
... interesting words from Bob... . . I picked up that Tamron 300/2.8 from my friend Chuck today. . It turns out he bought it from some guy named John Francis. . . .A good lens is like syphilis - you get it from your friends. . .Bob ... come on... Mark!!! Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe

Re: GESO - PDML Refusés

2010-05-17 Thread Luiz Felipe
/luizfelipe/flutuando3bclf.jpg http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe/flutuandoe.html Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

photographing bright red, dayglo pink and orange

2010-05-17 Thread Luiz Felipe
Larry, in my field display there is not an orange issue. Things aren't looking so saturated, but not dull either. Contrast looks just a little low. That said, I'm taking a copy home to check at the other display. lf Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe

Carrying a monopd

2010-05-03 Thread Luiz Felipe
stick - er, monopod. I do use it to steady the camera, now and then. lf Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- 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

Tripods that fit in carry on

2010-05-03 Thread Luiz Felipe
fit into a proper bag. That's one issue I'd follow carefully. lf Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- 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

A Crazy Idea

2010-04-06 Thread Luiz Felipe
is there there will be only one issue - actual image quality. And that shall be measured against intended use, as I always have done. Hey, this thread is named crazy idea, isn't it??? Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Person sized light box?

2010-04-06 Thread Luiz Felipe
with translucent or reflective materials is very helpful in a studio/ location shot. If you don't find near you or mail-available, just build it. Don't forget to post the pics ;-) Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

A Crazy Idea

2010-04-04 Thread Luiz Felipe
it was noticed :-) - things happen. lf Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- 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

PDML Photo Annual, Part 2 begins

2010-03-02 Thread Luiz Felipe
. Stay tuned. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML at 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. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe

FA 28-70 F4 on digital?

2010-02-02 Thread Luiz Felipe
or 135 mm lens, 45-125 zoom, ...? Contact me off-list if this is of interest. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

The number three hit on my web site during January...

2010-02-02 Thread Luiz Felipe
are 666 I shudder to think. ...no, not my fault - matter of fact, every IP I tried for the last week is blocked... ):-/ Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

OT - CinePaint and Pentax Photo 3.61 under Linux, work in progress

2010-01-25 Thread Luiz Felipe
... But Synaptic and Apt-Get missed the target too. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe On Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 04:16:40AM -0200, Luiz Felipe scripsit: Cinepaint never worked for me. Last week I came across a piece of info that allowed me get it working

SDM Failure

2010-01-21 Thread Luiz Felipe
...ouch... is it still in warranty?? You did try it in another camera, didn't you? Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Night repairs

2010-01-21 Thread Luiz Felipe
/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Larry Colen lrc at red4est.com sent from i4est Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

OT - CinePaint and Pentax Photo 3.61 under Linux, work in progress

2010-01-21 Thread Luiz Felipe
and smaller than its cousins. TIA, good light, great photos - to you all. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- 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

OT So much for the best job ever.

2010-01-20 Thread Luiz Felipe
Dave, sorry to read that... I do hope you find a new - or maybe old, revisited - source of income soon. Not to mention a possible deal with the company that got the runs. Don't worry! Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Subject: Fw: K20D - Hot pixel ?

2010-01-20 Thread Luiz Felipe
a tough option. Good luck. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- 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.

back- mostly in lurking mode, intermitent web access

2010-01-17 Thread Luiz Felipe
not stopping photography anytime soon. I'm back :-D Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- 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

Unsubscribing for a while. Will miss you... :-(

2009-11-30 Thread Luiz Felipe
18th. Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://www.techmit.com.br/luizfelipe -- 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: Adobe software status

2009-11-20 Thread Luiz Felipe
-photography.info Photoshop license (Mac) 04 Gonz rgonzoma...@gmail.com cs4 which platform? 05 Luiz Felipe luiz.fel...@techmit.com.br photoshop windows 06 LR Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com one copy of LR and one of PS Windows 07 Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com Photoshop CS4 Windows

Re: adobe software update

2009-11-17 Thread Luiz Felipe
options I should be allowed to import my tools with a very low taxation. Theorethically... lf Larry Colen escreveu: On Wed, Nov 04, 2009 at 05:49:08PM -0300, Luiz Felipe wrote: Make mine Windows, sadly... minor last minute questions: are we talking CS4? Media + license or just the license? How

ot but not that much: trip to FL in december

2009-11-17 Thread Luiz Felipe
from Orlando and neighbor cities, pls get in touch. This email address will remain in use during the trip - but I'll probably unsubscribe from the list a few days earlier. -- Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://techmit.com.br/luizfelipe/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

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