Re: Is this overdone?

2009-01-11 Thread Mike Hamilton
William, It appears as though the woman's face is resting on the buttocks of a polar bear. It appears to be a bit overdone, in my opinion (which you may or may not value) Mike On 11-Jan-09, at 8:34 PM, William Robb wrote: http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/temp/1017finished.html

Re: GESO: Stars

2009-01-04 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 3-Jan-09, at 5:47 PM, Derby Chang wrote: Derby Chang wrote: Canadians are so amusing. Stars make quite sophisticated music, but just listening to their albums, I felt they tended to be a little wet. However playing live, they truly rock out. High entertainment quotient.

Re: PESO -- The Grout That Stole Christmas

2008-12-23 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 23-Dec-08, at 4:12 AM, Brian Walters wrote: Getting married? Congratulations! Like Bob, I immediately thought of chocolate waffles. Perhaps we could see the finished products at some stage The bottom right corner of this image is a finished product:

PESO -- The Grout That Stole Christmas

2008-12-22 Thread Mike Hamilton
http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2008/12/22/the-grout-that-stole-christmas/ K10D, DA 21, etc... The last photo that I edited and posted on my website was October 11. I've had so little space in my brain that I've hardly picked up a camera in two months. *sigh* Now that all I have to do is

Re: OT: Progress never stands still - is this the next sensor design?

2008-12-03 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 3-Dec-08, at 8:08 PM, keith_w wrote: Sandy Harris wrote: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Heineken, *probably* the best beer in the world... At one point, I hung around with some Belgian and Dutch people who kidded each other a lot, mostly in English so te rest of us could

Re: OT - Canadian Meteor

2008-11-25 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 24-Nov-08, at 2:38 PM, Cotty wrote: On 24/11/08, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: yes, and on that bombshell can I put in a plea for all you photo.net people to stop using that site. They have the 3rd most annoying advertising method that I have so far encountered. The corners of

OT: Seeing Red

2008-11-13 Thread Mike Hamilton
http://reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?t=21835page=3 Looks pretty ugly and industrial, but it's an incredible system from a function point of view. I'd like to see some more actual products, rather than CG mockups, though. Mike -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: Seeing Red

2008-11-13 Thread Mike Hamilton
I don't know of any other sensor that is 186x56mm, 261MP, and operates at 25FPS! Sure, it's $55 000 Mike On 13-Nov-08, at 8:50 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: It's an incredible system from a price point of view as well. Mike Hamilton wrote: http://reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?t

Re: OT: Seeing Red

2008-11-13 Thread Mike Hamilton
was less that that. I don't think we could have afforded to even rent it. Mike Hamilton wrote: I don't know of any other sensor that is 186x56mm, 261MP, and operates at 25FPS! Sure, it's $55 000 Mike On 13-Nov-08, at 8:50 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: It's an incredible system from

Foreclosures: Bruce Gilden

2008-11-07 Thread Mike Hamilton
http://insight.magnumphotos.com/essay/foreclosures -- 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: PESOs: Two from my hotel window

2008-11-04 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 4-Nov-08, at 6:27 PM, Rick Womer wrote: Going home: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8158736size=lg Both with K10D and DA 16-45. Rick, I really like this image. Good tones, and feeling. Mike -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Peso: Another Family Picture

2008-10-01 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 1-Oct-08, at 8:23 AM, William Robb wrote: Another from my trip to BC. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/newer/shrooms2.html Excellent, William! You've really captured the feel and aesthetic of the interior undergrowth. Just out of curiosity, why did you use f/ 32? That seems

OT: Singapore Grand Prix photos

2008-09-29 Thread Mike Hamilton
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/09/the_singapore_grand_prix.html For those of you who like racing photos, here is a great set from the Singapore GP, the first F1 race held at night. Mike -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

PESO -- Travis, Flower of Scotland

2008-09-18 Thread Mike Hamilton
http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2008/09/18/travis-flower-of-scotland/ A rarity for me - photographs of an actual person. Even rarer, earning some money for the photos! A friend paid me to take some casual outdoor portraits of him. It was a fun experience, with good results.

Re: OT Test your Colour IQ

2008-09-14 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 14-Sep-08, at 5:27 PM, David Savage wrote: http://www.xrite.com/custom_page.aspx?PageID=77 0 is a perfect score I scored 38, using a 4 year old Apple Powerbook 12. My eyes are pretty tired now! Mike -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: panasonic's new micro four/thirds camera: G1

2008-09-12 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 12-Sep-08, at 1:03 AM, Thibouille wrote: the quote at the end may stink IMO: Lenses that are not compatible with the contrast AF function can be used with manual focusing. There are some limitations to other functions when the lenses other than LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm/F3.5-F5.6

Re: PESO -- Morning Mist

2008-09-09 Thread Mike Hamilton
River where we were camped. If you look closely, you can find a spiderweb that I didn't notice until processing the image. K10D, DA21, etc... Mike Hamilton -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML

PESO -- Morning Mist

2008-09-08 Thread Mike Hamilton
) to a heavy fog over the Red Deer River where we were camped. If you look closely, you can find a spiderweb that I didn't notice until processing the image. K10D, DA21, etc... Mike Hamilton -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited write-up

2008-08-19 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 19-Aug-08, at 6:51 AM, William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Mike Hamilton Subject: Re: DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited write-up On 18-Aug-08, at 9:40 PM, Tim Bray wrote: By Mike Johnson Carl Weese of The Online Photographer: http://photo.net/columns/mjohnston/pentax

Re: Best lens for shooting flat art

2008-08-19 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 19-Aug-08, at 3:29 PM, John Celio wrote: While I can work with the results I'm getting, I'm wondering if there are better options out there. What lens would you use for shooting flat art? Probably a DA 35 Macro or D FA 50mm Macro. Mike -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Shel?

2008-08-18 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 18-Aug-08, at 6:00 PM, William Robb wrote: Has it ever been answered: whatever happened to Shel Belinkoff? May be I missed it? If you find him, tell him I am still waiting patiently. Ah. I was waiting for that... ;-) Mike -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: DA 35mm f/2.8 Macro Limited write-up

2008-08-18 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 18-Aug-08, at 9:40 PM, Tim Bray wrote: By Mike Johnson Carl Weese of The Online Photographer: http://photo.net/columns/mjohnston/pentax-35mm-lens/optical- discussion/ That's quite an endorsement! I haven't heard much about that lens on PDML or the other Pentax forums that I read.

FS: Lenses - FA20-35, DA50-200, DA70, etc.

2008-08-15 Thread Mike Hamilton
Clearing out the lenses that I don't use as often anymore: More images here:http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/PentaxForSale/ SMC-Pentax FA 20-35 AL f/4 - An excellent lens that would replace the typical 18-55 kit lens. Very sharp, excellent colour rendition and bokeh. The lens is compact, and

Re: Fine Art Printing

2008-08-13 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 13-Aug-08, at 11:22 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Christine Aguila wrote: I found this title: Fine Art Printing for Photographers: Exhibition Quality Prints with Inkjet Printers Does any know of this book and recommend it or not recommend it? Does anyone have a better recommendation?

Re: Fine Art Printing

2008-08-13 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 13-Aug-08, at 12:57 PM, Adam Maas wrote: On Wed, Aug 13, 2008 at 1:35 PM, Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm just a little printer-shy due to my R220 experiences... Mike I'm surprised you had issues with the R220, it's been considered to be one of the best printers ever

Re: Lightroom web gallery modification question

2008-08-12 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 12-Aug-08, at 11:21 AM, Charles Robinson wrote: When one clicks on a large image, I'd LOVE it to go to the next image. Right now, clicking on the large image brings you back to the index of thumbnails. Seems simple enough, yet complicated. I second that request! Seems to be odd

GESO -- B.C. and Waterton -- Finally, some inspiration

2008-08-04 Thread Mike Hamilton
would be appreciated. http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/Galleries/InteriorWaterton/ Thank you! Mike Hamilton -- 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: GESO -- B.C. and Waterton -- Finally, some inspiration

2008-08-04 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 4-Aug-08, at 1:30 AM, mike wilson wrote: From: Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Here are 25 photographs that I took. I'm very proud of them, and will print a number of them. I'd like your feedback, comments and critiques. Obviously I don't expect that you will comment on all

Re: GESO -- B.C. and Waterton -- Finally, some inspiration

2008-08-04 Thread Mike Hamilton
Of Mike Hamilton Sent: 04 August 2008 07:09 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: GESO -- B.C. and Waterton -- Finally, some inspiration I purchased a house in March, and also completed a tiring year of teaching. I'd had little energy or motivation for photography. I took a 3 week road

Re: GESO -- B.C. and Waterton -- Finally, some inspiration

2008-08-04 Thread Mike Hamilton
On Mon, Aug 4, 2008 at 11:39 AM, Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I purchased a house in March, and also completed a tiring year of teaching. I'd had little energy or motivation for photography. Buying new gear helped a small amount, but I needed more. I took a 3 week road trip

Re: GESO -- B.C. and Waterton -- Finally, some inspiration

2008-08-04 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 4-Aug-08, at 9:47 AM, William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Mike Hamilton Subject: GESO -- B.C. and Waterton -- Finally, some inspiration Here are 25 photographs that I took. I'm very proud of them, and will print a number of them. I'd like your feedback, comments

Re: GESO -- B.C. and Waterton -- Finally, some inspiration

2008-08-04 Thread Mike Hamilton
of the images, but one or two would be appreciated. http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/Galleries/InteriorWaterton/ Thank you! Mike Hamilton -- 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

Re: GESO -- B.C. and Waterton -- Finally, some inspiration

2008-08-04 Thread Mike Hamilton
to have worked. Mike On Mon, Aug 4, 2008 at 1:09 AM, Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I purchased a house in March, and also completed a tiring year of teaching. I'd had little energy or motivation for photography. Buying new gear helped a small amount, but I needed more. I took a 3

Re: GESO -- B.C. and Waterton -- Finally, some inspiration

2008-08-04 Thread Mike Hamilton
make that image the best of the group IMHO. Thanks! I'll see what I can do with this advice! Mike - Original Message - From: Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: GESO -- B.C. and Waterton -- Finally, some inspiration I purchased a house in March, and also completed

Re: GESO -- B.C. and Waterton -- Finally, some inspiration

2008-08-04 Thread Mike Hamilton
... and... ps! But I had not realized what had caused the attack until then Yes, the prairie is gorgeous. as you guys can see , I'm just hopping back on list Nice to see. Mike Mike Hamilton wrote: Here are 25 photographs that I took. I'm very proud of them, and will print

Re: laptop bag?

2008-07-12 Thread Mike Hamilton
I can recommend the Incase bags. They don't hold much beyond the laptop and AC adapter (maybe a file folder also), but it's a very nice slim bag. Mike On 12-Jul-08, at 9:37 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Incase makes some excellent, protective and very trim bags fitted for the Apple

PESO -- Sy

2008-07-11 Thread Mike Hamilton
The man known only as Sy. It was a beautiful summer evening that we went to the Empress Ale House for a pint or two. The patio was pretty full, but this gentleman was sitting at a table on his own. We befriended him and had a nice chat. He was a funny character, a former biology teacher

FS Friday (images uploaded)

2008-07-11 Thread Mike Hamilton
So as promised, here are the images of my for sale items. FA 20-35 f/5 DA 50-200 f/4-5.6 S-M-C Takumar 28mm f/2.5 MC Zenitar 16mm f/2.8 MZ-5 body http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/PentaxForSale/ Thanks. Mike -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO -- Sy

2008-07-11 Thread Mike Hamilton
http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2008/07/11/sy/ On 11-Jul-08, at 1:38 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: Nice character study. He looks like a interesting guy. Too bad his cigarette wasn't lit w/a little smoke and about 1/2 inch of ash on it. ;} I wondered what it would look like in b/w so I did

Re: PESO -- Sy

2008-07-11 Thread Mike Hamilton
- From: Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO -- Sy The man known only as Sy. It was a beautiful summer evening that we went to the Empress Ale House for a pint or two. The patio was pretty full, but this gentleman was sitting at a table on his own. We befriended him and had a nice chat

Re: PESO -- Sy

2008-07-11 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 11-Jul-08, at 5:20 PM, Cotty wrote: On 11/7/08, Mike Hamilton, discombobulated, unleashed: Also thanks to Frank and Cotty for your kind comments! It's appreciated, especially these days when I am feeling less motivated by photography than I'd like. You shouldn't be. That portrait

Re: Our new Web site under construction

2008-07-10 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 10-Jul-08, at 11:45 AM, Ted Beilby wrote: Finally have gotten something online for our work and looking for suggestions while I work on it. www.beilbyvisualarts.com Comments desired and appreciated. Still trying to get it all worked out and will be adding more pages and photos soon.

FS Friday: Various lenses body

2008-07-10 Thread Mike Hamilton
At the moment, Im having a hard time locating my card reader. My desk is a bit of a sty. I have taken photos of these items, and will provide images once I have them onto the web. FA 20-35 f/4 -- excellent condition. I purchased this new from BH in 2006. Includes original caps, hood,

Re: Kennyboy has a hands off review on the new Nikon D700

2008-07-08 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 8-Jul-08, at 12:19 PM, frank theriault wrote: On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 2:00 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is the URL for this review? His opinion, quoted below, doesn't sound so off-base to me. Whether off-base or not (and I really don't give a rat's ass, since I'm

Re: Traffic, what traffic?

2008-07-08 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 8-Jul-08, at 12:32 PM, frank theriault wrote: On Tue, Jul 8, 2008 at 1:02 PM, Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good one, Paul. He looks a little heavy for that scooter--ya know, I think scooters are dangerous: they sit low to the ground making them hard to see; they

Re: PESO 2008 - 108, 109, 110, 111 - GDG

2008-07-08 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 8-Jul-08, at 12:53 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: http://homepage.mac.com/godders/108-sunrise-smoke.jpg Smoke At Sunrise - Neighborhood Details 2008 ISO 100 @ f/5 @ 1/50 sec Gorgeous! Very nice tones and subject. http://homepage.mac.com/godders/111-sunflower.jpg Sunflower - Neighborhood

Re: Traffic, what traffic?

2008-07-08 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 8-Jul-08, at 1:16 PM, Bob W wrote: Oi! Me 'n me mates might disagree wiff your assesment o' scooters! http://tinyurl.com/5t5tq4 that merely confirms Christine's diagnosis. The mods who rode their scooters to the seaside at Bank Holiday weekends often used to end up in hospital.

Re: PESO: Two re-posts

2008-07-07 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 7-Jul-08, at 6:36 PM, Rick Womer wrote: Neither of these got any comments, and one of them isn't in the archives, so they may have gotten lost in holiday cyberspace. Love by the Rhine was the more recent, taken at dusk in Dusseldorf. It was an unusual Theriaultian moment for me.

Re: PESO: Underground Berlin

2008-07-06 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 6-Jul-08, at 9:18 PM, Rick Womer wrote: An UBahn station in Berlin. The different qualities of light intrigued me. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7512517 I like it, Rick. Had you waited until someone was walking down the stairs, I might have liked it more! :) Nice work.

Re: Peso Infrared horse show photo

2008-06-30 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 30-Jun-08, at 11:53 AM, David J Brooks wrote: I took the G3 to the last day, Sunday of the three day show. The sun was out for a while in the morning, so i took a few shots with it during a warm up fro the first division. Knowing the shutter lag is slow on these PS's i timed my shot as

Re: PESO 2008 - 103 - GDG

2008-06-30 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 30-Jun-08, at 10:45 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Yesterday morning ... http://homepage.mac.com/godders/103-to_the_body.jpg Looks fantastic! Great photograph! :) Mike -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: Old New

2008-06-29 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 28-Jun-08, at 10:47 PM, David Savage wrote: 2008/6/29 William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED]: - Original Message - From: David J Brooks Subject: Re: Old New Define cold and blustery... I had change out of shorts into jeans put on my hoodies hood. And that's when I shot him, Your

Re: off-topic: Spain rules

2008-06-29 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 29-Jun-08, at 6:02 PM, William Robb wrote: Spain, schmain. The Riders beat the Eskimos last night. Pbbbt. The season is young! Mike -- 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

Re: off-topic: Spain rules

2008-06-29 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 29-Jun-08, at 10:41 PM, William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Mike Hamilton Subject: Re: off-topic: Spain rules On 29-Jun-08, at 6:02 PM, William Robb wrote: Spain, schmain. The Riders beat the Eskimos last night. Pbbbt. The season is young! These things can

Re: Peso Last day of.....

2008-06-27 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 26-Jun-08, at 11:55 AM, David J Brooks wrote: School today.:-) Hallelujah! I'm done also - I teach the students that you drive to and from school! :) Dave (I have the summer off, well not really, i have lots of horse shows) Brooks Thankfully, I have the summer off without work.

Re: Peso Dew on Tiger lilies

2008-06-17 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 17-Jun-08, at 6:24 PM, David J Brooks wrote: From the same shoot and same storm. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7421919 Its a plain looking shot, but i really like this one Very nice, David. The simplicity makes it work. Mike -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO 2008 - 87 - GDG

2008-06-11 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 11-Jun-08, at 5:18 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Made this photo while visiting San Francisco on Saturday for a photo workshop. http://homepage.mac.com/godders/87-cups.jpg Cups - This Cafe Life 2008 Olympus E-1 + ZD 35mm f/3.5 Macro ISO 400 @ f/3.5 @ 1/2500 sec Comments and

PESO -- Rally Party

2008-06-08 Thread Mike Hamilton
Hey all, I received my Panasonic L1 yesterday, and had a great opportunity to use it in a social setting, precisely where I envisioned using this camera. This was taken in BW mode using Live View. I really like this camera kit. Fits nicely into my hand, and seems to take really nice

Re: PESO -- Rally Party

2008-06-08 Thread Mike Hamilton
using the LV in BW to compose. The rendering is great in BW... Mike On Jun 8, 2008, at 2:19 PM, Mike Hamilton wrote: I received my Panasonic L1 yesterday, and had a great opportunity to use it in a social setting, precisely where I envisioned using this camera. This was taken in BW

Re: PESO -- Rally Party

2008-06-08 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 8-Jun-08, at 3:24 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Mike: Wow, that's nice, and I think I want a Panasonic L1. Ah, if money weren't an issue . . . Cheers, Christine Thanks, Christine. It's a beautiful camera, and seems less obtrusive than traditional SLRs, without the big viewfinder hump,

Re: PESO -- Rally Party

2008-06-08 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 8-Jun-08, at 8:28 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: - Original Message - From: Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 8-Jun-08, at 3:24 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: The photo that I shared was almost entirely rendered in-camera. I adjusted a few levels to fine tune it. Mike

PESO -- Up to the highest height...

2008-06-05 Thread Mike Hamilton
I took some sage advice, and went to fly a kite with my lovely wife. We had a great time, and our experience was very successful! http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2008/06/04/up-to-the-highest-height/ Shot with the K10D, DA 50-200, adjustments in Lightroom. Comments, critiques are welcome! Mike

Re: PESO -- Up to the highest height...

2008-06-05 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 5-Jun-08, at 10:44 AM, frank theriault wrote: On Thu, Jun 5, 2008 at 12:26 PM, Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I took some sage advice, and went to fly a kite with my lovely wife. We had a great time, and our experience was very successful! http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2008/06

Re: OT: Panasonic L1

2008-06-04 Thread Mike Hamilton
I found that my local camera store (McBain Camera) is ordering the last 23 Panasonic L1 camera/lens kits available in Canada, and is selling them for $800. I'm picking one up when they arrive. I tried one out in-store today, and really liked how it felt in my hands. The lens was a

Re: OT: Panasonic L1

2008-06-03 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 3-Jun-08, at 4:24 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: If you're looking for a smaller lighter backup camera and want to use the same lenses as your K20D I'd suggest the K200D, (that is if you really need 10mp). The L1 uses in lens image stabilization and doesn't support sensor image stablization,

Re: OT: Panasonic L1

2008-06-03 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 2-Jun-08, at 11:56 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I've been using the L1 since May 2007. It has become my favorite DSLR body, regardless of what lens I put on it. It's not perfect, the K10D outperforms it in several ways, but there's something truly different and delightful about it. I didn't

OT: Panasonic L1

2008-06-02 Thread Mike Hamilton
Hey all, I've been interested in the Panasonic L1 since it was released, and I'm now considering purchasing one for $400 (without the legendary Leica kit lens). What are the limitations of using K-mount lenses on this body? As far as I'm aware, they need an aperture ring (so my

Re: OT: Panasonic L1

2008-06-02 Thread Mike Hamilton
the 14-50. You'd do better to buy a DS instead for similar money, or spend a bit more on a used Oly E-510 with in-body IS. With the Leica 14-50 is another thing, the lens makes the kit. -Adam On Mon, Jun 2, 2008 at 11:46 PM, Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey all, I've been

Re: Peso When one finds the need to put stuff in a bottle

2008-05-22 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 22-May-08, at 11:11 AM, David J Brooks wrote: It took me some time, but i found this shot i took and gave to a Labatts beer rep in 2004. http://picasaweb.google.com/pentkon52/General/ photo#5203249942188778978 Pretty sure its a 5 gallon demi bottle filled with blue caps. Took a number

Re: Anyone Notice This?

2008-05-10 Thread Mike Hamilton
Quick shift focus. On 10-May-08, at 5:30 PM, Rick Womer wrote: QSF?? --- Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice, it's an excellent lens. If only it had QSF I'd be an owner. -Adam On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 3:43 PM, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: PESO: drop in green

2008-05-06 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 5-May-08, at 5:56 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello all, This is with the Pentax FA 50 Macro + DS. http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=21672 Any commetns are wellcome. Dao, The image is nice, but my eye is drawn to the leaf on the left side, rather than to the drop of

Re: May PUG is up

2008-05-06 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 6-May-08, at 6:14 PM, Scott Loveless wrote: PUG's up. http://pug.komkon.org/ New submit form for June should be up tonight or tomorrow. Thanks for your patience. Looks good! Gabor Ritz' photo in Szentendre (where I've actually stayed for a week!!) gets my cheers. Apparently,

Re: PDML - Twitter mashup

2008-05-02 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 2-May-08, at 4:47 PM, Tim Bray wrote: Welcome, PDML, to Web 2.0. -Tim Cool, Tim. Funny thing is, I saw this on your RSS feed before you posted it here. :) I'll continue to check it out. Mike -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO

2008-04-23 Thread Mike Hamilton
My thoughts exactly, Rick. Just a bit more contrast to make it pop. Nice, PJ. Mike On 23-Apr-08, at 8:00 PM, Rick Womer wrote: I like it, but think it could use more contrast. Rick --- P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nature is where you find it.

Re: PESO: Chicago dusk

2008-04-06 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 6-Apr-08, at 8:41 PM, Tim Bray wrote: http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/200x/2008/04/06/-big/R0010330.jpg Context: Jazz review, http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/200x/ 2008/04/06/Chicago Tim, It's interesting that I find you on the PDML. I have read your blog with interest for

PESO -- Black Mountain Tambourine

2008-04-05 Thread Mike Hamilton
Another live music photo. Hoping to get some comments about this shot! :) My last one didn't get any notice. http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2008/04/05/black-mountain-starlite-room- march-31-2008/ Band: Black Mountain Camera: K10D @ iso 1250, 1/30s Lens: SMC Takumar 105/2.8

re: PESO -- Black Mountain Tambourine

2008-04-05 Thread Mike Hamilton
Rick Womer Wrote: Excellent! Strong composition, strong lighting, simple. The URL is rather long, so it took some copying and pasting to get to the photo. This would reduce the number of views and comments! You might try tinyurl.com. Rick Thanks, Rick. Sorry about the URL. I

Re: PESO -- Black Mountain Tambourine

2008-04-05 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 5-Apr-08, at 9:47 PM, Christine wrote: Mike: Excellent. I really like the subject, composition, rendering here. Cheers, Christine Thanks, Christine! I appreciate the comments. Mike - Original Message - From: Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml@pdml.net Sent

PESO-- New Music with Old Lenses

2008-03-30 Thread Mike Hamilton
I've really been enjoying live music photography lately, especially with these old Super-Takumar and S-M-C Takumar lenses (50 1.4 and 105 2.8). Here's another sample: http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2008/03/30/jason-collett-starlite-room- march-25-2008/ Enjoy! Mike -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

FS: FA 20-35 F4 AL

2008-03-14 Thread Mike Hamilton
An excellent lens that I may end up regretting the sale of. I bought this lens from BH 2 years ago to replace the 18-55 kit lens, and also as an occaisional wide angle for film use. I have owned it since new. The rendering of this lens is amazing. It's sharp, produces beautiful colours,

Re: FS: FA 20-35 F4 AL

2008-03-14 Thread Mike Hamilton
Yes, as I mentioned, I love that lens. However, I don't use it very often anymore; instead choosing to use the DA21 and FA43. I had imagined its usefulness if Pentax ever released a 36x24mm sensor. I could use the money from this lens more, however. :) Mike On 14-Mar-08, at 6:36 PM,

GESO -- Hot Panda

2008-03-01 Thread Mike Hamilton
http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/Galleries/HotPanda/ It's probably not what you can imagine it is... :) Photos taken with K10D @ ISO 1600, with S-M-C Takumar 50mm f/1.4 and Super-Takumar 105mm f/2.8. Yes, screwmount manual focus lenses with stop-down metering... it can be done! ;) Comments

DA* 200mm f/2.8 available

2008-02-01 Thread Mike Hamilton
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/19828- da-200mm-f-2-8-buy-now.html Much faster than I imagined! Mike -- 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

re: k10d - brand new $419

2008-02-01 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 1-Feb-08, at 6:23 AM, JCO wrote: Message: 17 Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 08:23:51 -0500 From: J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: k10d - brand new- $419, another source To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain;

Re: Comments Appreciated

2008-01-02 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 2-Jan-08, at 9:09 AM, Dave Brooks wrote: I loaded up two Christmas cactus shots on to Photo dot net. http://photo.net/photodb/presentation.tcl?presentation_id=362905 One colour, one a BW converted in the K10D and a bit of LR adjustments. Mostly lightend d up the darks, and dropped the

FS: Asahi Spotmatic SP, S-M-C Takumar 200/4

2007-12-14 Thread Mike Hamilton
Two items: 1) Asahi Spotmatic SP (chrome) - recently replaced the foam seals on the door, body, and mirror stop. All shutter speeds are accurate. Meter works. Overexposes by 0.3-0.5 due to 1.5v battery (instead of 1.35v as originally intended). Body is in very good condition. Some rubs

re: PESO -- From the Bridge

2007-12-08 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 8-Dec-07, at 9:07 AM, Cotty wrote: On 07/12/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED], discombobulated, unleashed: I'd clone out the telephone wires That's steel barrier on a road. And I'd clone it out as well ;-) Done and done! Haven't uploaded the cloned version as of yet, but thanks for the tip.

Re: PESO -- From the Bridge

2007-12-08 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 8-Dec-07, at 9:07 AM, Dave Brooks wrote: I like this one. Good Canadian winter feel to it. I agree with Cotty, i'd try and clone out the steel. I say try, as thats as far as I would get. Thanks, Dave and the others that commented. Mike LOL Dave On Dec 7, 2007 9:12 PM, Mike

PESO -- From the Bridge

2007-12-07 Thread Mike Hamilton
http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2007/12/07/from-the-bridge/ Taken on a walk last week. Of course, my daylight hours are spent at work. This was at 8:45pm, from a bridge over the Mill Creek Ravine in Edmonton, AB. K10D, DA14: 6.0 sec @ f/6.7, ISO 400. Comments welcome! Thanks for looking!

re: Mouldering film camera survey

2007-12-06 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 5-Dec-07, at 11:17 PM, WR wrote: Here is a sad survery. How many Pentax film cameras do you have that you are rarely, if ever, using? Just Pentax? MZ-5 MZ-6 ME-F (lent to a friend) Spotmatic SP (just got it!) Others: Yashicamat 124G - I'd like to use this more, but just don't get

Re: PESO -- LRT Bridge at Dusk

2007-12-03 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 3-Dec-07, at 4:44 AM, Derby Chang wrote: Mike Hamilton wrote: http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2007/12/02/lrt-bridge/ This is a month or two old, but I just recently processed it. I've been experiencing a distinct lack of inspiration lately, partly due to the cold weather (-20C

PESO -- LRT Bridge at Dusk

2007-12-02 Thread Mike Hamilton
http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2007/12/02/lrt-bridge/ This is a month or two old, but I just recently processed it. I've been experiencing a distinct lack of inspiration lately, partly due to the cold weather (-20C was the daytime high today), and partly due to hectic work schedule. K10D,

PESO -- Sunset Rubdown

2007-11-23 Thread Mike Hamilton
http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2007/11/23/sunset-rubdown/ Just split second glance at a pane of glass as I walked by it in the alley. The sunset was nice, but the reflection gave a different view, something I barely noticed until I went back for a second look. Comments/critiques welcome!!

re: WTB: M42 to K-mount adapter

2007-11-15 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 15-Nov-07, at 1:19 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Stan Halpin wrote on Mon, 12 Nov 2007 14:16:42 -0800 Anybody have one of these they are willing to part with? I sold my last one a couple of years ago thinking I would never need it, but am thinking of some experimentation... Visit

Re: Dumb Computer Question

2007-10-28 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 28-Oct-07, at 10:00 AM, William Robb wrote: Hi, I just bought a new rig. The guy who did the initial install for me set up a 2 drive RAID array, apparently they are striped. Could some kind soul please explain in really small words and easy to understand concepts just exactly what

PES0 -- Shooting from the Hip-ster

2007-10-04 Thread Mike Hamilton
http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2007/10/04/shooting-from-the-hip-ster/ Taken at an art gallery function a few weeks ago. Plenty of cool people abound! :) K10D, DA21, shot from the hip @ iso 800. Enjoy! Mike -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

SMC-P DA 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3

2007-09-29 Thread Mike Hamilton
http://www.pentaximaging.com/products/product_details/camera_lens-- smc_DA_18-250mm_f.2F.3.5-6.3_ED_AL%28IF%29/reqID--10270314/ subsection--Digital_35mm_zoom It's a re-branded Tamron, but news none-the-less. Under $500. Mike -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Storing Prints

2007-09-29 Thread Mike Hamilton
I've been printing more of my photos, and I'm gathering a collection of them now. I matte each photo with matte board (no foam core), but now I'm facing an issue of storage. What do you all do with your printed photographs? Mike -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Jasper Avenue

2007-09-18 Thread Mike Hamilton
. A pity none is present on the picture. Great one nonetheless! Boris Mike Hamilton wrote: http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2007/09/15/jasper-ave/ A 3.0 second exposure from a second floor balcony on Edmonton's main downtown avenue. Lots going on. Enjoy! All comments welcome and appreciated

PESO - Jasper Avenue

2007-09-17 Thread Mike Hamilton
http://www.michaelhamilton.ca/2007/09/15/jasper-ave/ A 3.0 second exposure from a second floor balcony on Edmonton's main downtown avenue. Lots going on. Enjoy! All comments welcome and appreciated! K10D, DA21, 3.0 sec, f/9.5, ISO 200. Handheld, braced against a ledge. Mike -- PDML

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