FA* 85mm f1.4 - Grab or pass ?

2009-08-25 Thread Patrick Genovese
Hi , I have the opportunity to acquire a used FA 85 f1.4 but in Like new condition complete with original box manual packing etc How does it perform on the K10D/K20D or K7 ? ( currently own a K10D but will probably get the K7 soon) What would be a reasonable price to pay for it ? Regards

Re: FA* 85mm f1.4 - Grab or pass ?

2009-08-25 Thread Patrick Genovese
Well the asking price is approx USD 1300 I may be able to negotiate down a bit 10% or so. Given that one can get a new 77 limited f1.7 for under $800 any opinions on the choice ? Regards Patrick Genovese On Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 7:35 PM, CarlGca...@cegs.net wrote: I bought one from BH

Re: K10D Autobracketing Function in Manual Mode.

2009-03-21 Thread Patrick Genovese
I tried this out but in M mode the camera still shifts both the aperture and shutter speed. Regards Patrick Genovese On Tue, Mar 17, 2009 at 11:28 AM, Patrick Genovese patrick.genovese...@gmail.com wrote: I'll try it out and report back tnx regards Patrick Genovese On Mon, Mar 16

Re: K10D Autobracketing Function in Manual Mode.

2009-03-17 Thread Patrick Genovese
I'll try it out and report back tnx regards Patrick Genovese On Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 1:11 AM, Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com wrote: In custom settings, page 4, last item. Green Button in T Av M Select #2, Tv Shift  In Manual mode, set the aperture as you desire (I tried

K10D Autobracketing Function in Manual Mode.

2009-03-15 Thread Patrick Genovese
Hello, When using the Auto Bracketing function in Manual Exposure Mode on the K10D it seems to only adjust the exposure by shifting the aperture.. Is there any way to Make it shift the exposure using the shutter speed instead ? Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML

Re: K10D Autobracketing Function in Manual Mode.

2009-03-15 Thread Patrick Genovese
Where is that on the K20 coz if it exists on the K10 it must be staring at me in the face an I can't see it :-) Regards Patrick Genovese On Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 10:34 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I haven't had occasion to look for it on the K10D, but the K20D has

Re: Tamron vs Sigma (70-200 f/2.8)

2009-01-21 Thread Patrick Genovese
Does anyone use / has used one of the two contenders ? Regards Patrick Genovese On Wed, Jan 21, 2009 at 10:25 AM, Carlos Royo carlos_r...@teleline.es wrote: Thibouille escribió: It is HSM as a couple of newer revised Sigma lenses. But, it sports HSM only. No screwdrive AF. Don't

Re: Tamron vs Sigma (70-200 f/2.8)

2009-01-20 Thread Patrick Genovese
Ping Any takers ? Regards Patrick Genovese On Mon, Jan 19, 2009 at 1:15 PM, Patrick Genovese patrick.genovese...@gmail.com wrote: Has anyone had the opportunity to work with and or compare the Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 II HSM and the Tamron 70-200 f/2.8. I'm thinking of getting one

Re: Tamron vs Sigma (70-200 f/2.8)

2009-01-20 Thread Patrick Genovese
quite a lot of theatre work. The tamron is known to be noisier and probably slower on the AF front since it relies on screw drive AF. The perfect solution would be a combo of the Tammy's supposedly superior optics in the sigma body level body. Regards Patrick Genovese On Tue, Jan 20, 2009

Tamron vs Sigma (70-200 f/2.8)

2009-01-19 Thread Patrick Genovese
especially at the 200mm but the sigma seems to enjoy some advantages in respect of faster AF, better handling and overall build quality. Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: MZ-D Shock

2008-05-14 Thread Patrick Genovese
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Re: Review of DA* 200 F2.8

2008-05-12 Thread Patrick Genovese
to project a flat-field image. Also, it has new internal coatings. Joe -- 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. -- Regards Patrick Genovese

Re: K10D debug menu with firmware 1.3 available...

2008-05-10 Thread Patrick Genovese
Hi, I tried the utility to enable the debug menu. and it seems to work fine. Now does anyone have any info on the correct usage of the debug menu especially wrt af correction. Regards Patrick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: Anyone using a Bigma 50-500..................

2008-05-09 Thread Patrick Genovese
be coz it is correcting for a shorter focal length. Regards Patrick On Thu, May 8, 2008 at 12:34 PM, John Whittingham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thu, 8 May 2008 11:02:54 +0200, Patrick Genovese wrote To be honest I had the same concern prior to buying the lens but as it turns out the zoom

Re: Anyone using a Bigma 50-500..................

2008-05-08 Thread Patrick Genovese
I have the bigma and ... 1. Does SR work effectively? Yes but not as effectively as at the short end.. I estimate the effectiveness at the long end (above 300mm) to be around 1 - 1 1/2 stops. 2. Is the lens type displayed correctly in the EXIF i.e. Sigma 50-500 EX? No ACR just says sigma

Re: Anyone using a Bigma 50-500..................

2008-05-08 Thread Patrick Genovese
the lens in a camera bag. One last question, if I may, is the zoom control overly stiff in operation? (it was on the 135-400 but that isn't/wasn't an EX lens) Regards, John On Thu, 8 May 2008 09:01:25 +0200, Patrick Genovese wrote I have the bigma and ... 1. Does SR work

Re: Flash for K10D

2008-04-29 Thread Patrick Genovese
Hi has anyone had the opportunity to compare the Metz 58AF-1 P/S to the Pentax 540fgz. Any features that are missing / extra ... What build quality, exposure accuracy etc... Rgds Patrick On Tue, Apr 29, 2008 at 10:37 AM, Peter Loveday [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1. Pentax AF-360FGZ 2.

K10D AF HEADS UP

2008-04-25 Thread Patrick Genovese
Hi It seems that one can get a significant improvement to the K10D's AF performance ... read this thread: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-dslr-discussion/25711-k10d-update-model-revision-8-1-yes-no.html Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: HELP - Need advice with a potential problem

2008-04-05 Thread Patrick Genovese
, 2008 at 5:52 AM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sat, Apr 5, 2008 at 4:42 PM, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Patrick Genovese [EMAIL PROTECTED] He got the lenses to my place and upon looking through the viewfinder I was horrified

HELP - Need advice with a potential problem

2008-04-04 Thread Patrick Genovese
K10D what is the risk of the fungus getting to my own lenses via the body. I've never had a lens with fungus on it so I don't have much experience in this regard. Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: Attn Lightroom users v1.4 is broken (esp for DNG users)

2008-03-21 Thread Patrick Genovese
: to make sure that you can always get back to an unmodified original RAW file. Godfrey On Mar 20, 2008, at 4:11 AM, Patrick Genovese wrote: I actually wasn't smart enough to decipher the description of the problem. Too bad... I'm here in Hawaii on vacation and LR1.4 works just fine

Re: Attn Lightroom users v1.4 is broken (esp for DNG users)

2008-03-20 Thread Patrick Genovese
Be careful there are issues with export etc. Hopefully the 1.4.1 update won't take too long to ship Regards Patrick On Wed, Mar 19, 2008 at 10:05 AM, Tim Bray [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 3:49 AM, Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just a small heads up.. Lightroom

Attn Lightroom users v1.4 is broken (esp for DNG users)

2008-03-17 Thread Patrick Genovese
Hello Everyone, Just a small heads up.. Lightroom 1.4 has some issues dealing with DNG files.. Adobe has pulled the updated. See here: http://blogs.adobe.com/lightroomjournal/2008/03/important_lightroom_14_and_cam.html Regards Patrick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Advice for Applying Grain

2008-02-26 Thread Patrick Genovese
This is the way I do in in PS. 1. Add a new layer and fill it with 50% gray (RGB 128,128,128) Set the layer blend mode to overlay 2. Use Filter/Noise/Add Noise Tick Gaussian + Monochromatic. 3. Adjust noise amount to taste I usually end up with anything between 0.5% to 15%. This naturally

Re: Work flow with different cameras

2008-01-23 Thread Patrick Genovese
directly above and follow the directions. -- Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: PESO - Merc Museum 3

2008-01-19 Thread Patrick Genovese
Cool shot... I like it a lot, its very err.. graphic bold. Patrick On Jan 18, 2008 9:33 PM, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There's a huge Merc dealership at the Brooklands complex just outside London where my son was having a driving lesson one Sunday. I wondered amongst the exhibits

Re: PESO! Comments Critique Welcome

2008-01-12 Thread Patrick Genovese
Genovese [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is the spiral staircase at the Vatican museums. http://tinyurl.com/2moj6q http://photo.net/photodb/photo?topic_id=1481msg_id=00NyWZphoto_id=6827086photo_sel_index=0 Your comments/ciritique are welcome! Regards Patrick Genovese

Re: Interesting news from tamron!!

2008-01-12 Thread Patrick Genovese
Hi Dave, I have the 28-75 I had got it back in '04 for use on my film bodies. It is a great lens on both film and the K10 you won't be disappointed. Regards Patrick On Jan 12, 2008 3:33 PM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Jan 11, 2008 1:52 PM, Patrick Genovese [EMAIL PROTECTED

PESO! Comments Critique Welcome

2008-01-11 Thread Patrick Genovese
This is the spiral staircase at the Vatican museums. http://tinyurl.com/2moj6q http://photo.net/photodb/photo?topic_id=1481msg_id=00NyWZphoto_id=6827086photo_sel_index=0 Your comments/ciritique are welcome! Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: PESOS: Fog

2008-01-11 Thread Patrick Genovese
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Re: Interesting news from tamron!!

2008-01-11 Thread Patrick Genovese
great pictures. I'm sure this one will to. Dave On Jan 11, 2008 12:24 PM, Patrick Genovese [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The 70-200 f/2.8 from Tamron seems to materialising http://www.tamron.com/lenses/prod/70200_di.asp If it is as good as their 28-75 f/2.8 its going to be a very

Interesting news from tamron!!

2008-01-11 Thread Patrick Genovese
The 70-200 f/2.8 from Tamron seems to materialising http://www.tamron.com/lenses/prod/70200_di.asp If it is as good as their 28-75 f/2.8 its going to be a very interesting piece of glass.. Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman

Re: Interesting news from tamron!!

2008-01-11 Thread Patrick Genovese
... (it tied with smc Pentax-DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 http://www.ppmag.com/web-exclusives/2008/01/2008-hot-one-award-winners.html ) A combination of these facts devalues the meaning of the contest for me, and in some way, the magazine that publishes it. Igor Fri Jan 11 12:24:42 EST 2008 Patrick

Re: PESO: Patrick O. Ford

2008-01-11 Thread Patrick Genovese
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Re: Tripod Head for Bigma - Suggestions/Reccomendations ?

2008-01-09 Thread Patrick Genovese
To everyone who responded to this thread. Thank you all for your input.. I think I will go for the Manfrotto 393 .. A wimberly is simply outside my budged plus my existing ball head serves me just fine except for the bigma. I guess getting a dedicated head for a long lens is the better option

Samsung GX-20 first glimpse.. Is this the new K20D ?

2008-01-09 Thread Patrick Genovese
See here: http://www.aronsen.no/default.asp?ArtID=428 -- Regards Patrick Genovese -- 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: Tripod Head for Bigma - Suggestions/Reccomendations ?

2008-01-08 Thread Patrick Genovese
mount is the only choice. -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- 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. -- Regards Patrick

Re: Tripod Head for Bigma - Suggestions/Reccomendations ?

2008-01-08 Thread Patrick Genovese
is designed for use on a monopod. I think there are much better choices in Gimbal heads than Manfrotto. Maybe you should look at Kirk or Wimberly. Perhaps Ken or Bill will jump in on this. They've had some experience in this area. I have only lusted:-). On Jan 8, 2008, at 7:19 AM, Patrick Genovese wrote

Re: K10D PEF or DNG?

2007-11-16 Thread Patrick Genovese
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Re: Opinions re M135 f/3.5 AND M200 F/4

2007-11-07 Thread Patrick Genovese
Hi, The prices mentioned seem fair I''ll put in an offer and see what happens.. Regards Patrick -- 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.

Opinions re M135 f/3.5 AND M200 F/4

2007-11-06 Thread Patrick Genovese
I've been offered the M135 f/3.5 and the M200 f/4 (price yet to be determined).. I''ve inspected the lenses and both are in great condition ... What''s their performance like and what would be a reasonable price to pay for them ? -- Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Camera bags (yet again)

2007-11-05 Thread Patrick Genovese
If you are carrying lots of gear a good heavy duty padded waist belt is an absolute must. I just got myself a Lowepro Vertex 200AW it is superb. The waist belt transfers the weight to your pelvis and there is very little weight on your shoulders. I can easily carry 2DSLRs + accessories + 6

Re: No microfiber lens cloth for me!

2007-11-02 Thread Patrick Genovese
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Lightroom : Help With Performance Tuning

2007-10-31 Thread Patrick Genovese
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Re: New Veelvia 50

2007-10-01 Thread Patrick Genovese
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Re: PESO: Rugby

2007-09-30 Thread Patrick Genovese
/28/07, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 9/28/07, Patrick Genovese [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6471235 Comments/critique welcome :-) One hell of a shot!! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier

Re: PESO: Rugby

2007-09-30 Thread Patrick Genovese
Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6471235 Comments/critique welcome :-) Regards Patrick Genovese === Good capture, good action moment, good timing. I'd go in with PS/Elements/something and lighten up the shadows a bit though

Re: PESO - Interplay

2007-09-30 Thread Patrick Genovese
Great Shot, Lots of mood. Love it! Rgds Patrick -- 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: Rugby

2007-09-28 Thread Patrick Genovese
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6471235 Comments/critique welcome :-) Regards Patrick Genovese -- 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: Hoya-Pentax Future - News

2007-09-18 Thread Patrick Genovese
Lets face it Pentax lags behind on a number of fronts namely: 1. Sensor technology. 2. AF technology. 3. Speed (frame rates) 4. Incomplete lens line up 5. Incomplete body line up. 6. A number of silly niggles and quirks that annoy people and give pentax bashers fuel for criticism even if

Tamron 70-200 f/2.8

2007-09-18 Thread Patrick Genovese
A while back tamron announced a 70-200 f/2.8. Has anyone heard anything about it ... did it materialise or is it still vapourware ? -- Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Hoya-Pentax Future - News

2007-09-18 Thread Patrick Genovese
idle. They need to show drive, innovation and launch the products that make a splash ie are desirable, get talked about and sell. On 9/18/07, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cotty wrote: On 18/09/07, Patrick Genovese, discombobulated, unleashed: If pentax launched a Nikon D3 basher

Re: Hoya-Pentax Future - News

2007-09-18 Thread Patrick Genovese
. Other manufacturers seem to be able to do this quite quickly. Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Film/slide scanning

2007-09-18 Thread Patrick Genovese
its composition -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Hoya-Pentax Future - News

2007-09-18 Thread Patrick Genovese
releases stimulate sales. Paul -- Original message -- From: Patrick Genovese [EMAIL PROTECTED] It seems to me that people are confusing out of production with discontinued. As far as I understand, all camera companies produce their lenses in batches

Re: Metering Question

2007-09-05 Thread Patrick Genovese
not an expert. Thanks, Glen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: OT: Latest Enablement

2007-09-01 Thread Patrick Genovese
I have to say I'm very impressed. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: 16-45/4 vs 12-24/4

2007-08-30 Thread Patrick Genovese
: http://www.jbuhler.com/book.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO: A splash of colour -- and a bit of bragging ;-)

2007-08-29 Thread Patrick Genovese
http://tinyurl.com/32vk6g This one nabbed me a gold medal in the Malta Photographic Sociey's Open Annual Competition. The Society's site can be found here. http://www.maltaphotographicsociety.org Rgds Patrick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: A splash of colour -- and a bit of bragging ;-)

2007-08-29 Thread Patrick Genovese
on the award! Godfrey On Aug 29, 2007, at 7:03 AM, Patrick Genovese wrote: http://tinyurl.com/32vk6g This one nabbed me a gold medal in the Malta Photographic Sociey's Open Annual Competition. The Society's site can be found here. http:// www.maltaphotographicsociety.org -- PDML

Re: Bigma 50-500 vs 100-300 + 1.4x TC

2007-08-27 Thread Patrick Genovese
, Patrick Genovese [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Would any kind soul who has access to a 50-500 check out one thing for me? What is effective the max apterure at 400mm (or at least what does the camera report the aperture to be. I realise that this will probably be rounded the the nearest 1/2

86mm (coarse thread) filters for sigma 50-500

2007-08-25 Thread Patrick Genovese
am under the assumption that they are not coarse thread. Can anyone point me in the right direction? -- Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Bigma 50-500 vs 100-300 + 1.4x TC

2007-08-24 Thread Patrick Genovese
, John Whittingham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thu, 23 Aug 2007 22:52:33 +0200, Patrick Genovese wrote Hello Pentax Please add this feature in the next firmware upgrade: Add a feature to multiply the focal length reported by the lens by a user entered factor e.g 1.4x 2x 1.7x and operate

Re: Bigma 50-500 vs 100-300 + 1.4x TC

2007-08-23 Thread Patrick Genovese
). It will work with 300mm as focal length. This is it. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML

Re: Bigma 50-500 vs 100-300 + 1.4x TC

2007-08-22 Thread Patrick Genovese
is used. I'm selling my 50-500 (posted here approx 2 weeks ago) as I don't need the reach. Also I find it a little large and unwieldy as it lengthens when zoomed out fully. Wendy On 8/19/07, Patrick Genovese [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm going to be needing a long telezoom approx 400mm

Re: Bigma 50-500 vs 100-300 + 1.4x TC

2007-08-22 Thread Patrick Genovese
-500 seems to be very popular for PG this type of photography. How does it compare with 100-300 + 1.4x TC PG combo ? PG Regards PG Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML

Bigma 50-500 vs 100-300 + 1.4x TC

2007-08-19 Thread Patrick Genovese
I'm going to be needing a long telezoom approx 400mm at the long end for nature photography ... the 50-500 seems to be very popular for this type of photography. How does it compare with 100-300 + 1.4x TC combo ? Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: Bigma 50-500 vs 100-300 + 1.4x TC

2007-08-19 Thread Patrick Genovese
One more question... Does the K10D correct the focal length when you add the Sigma TC ? On 8/19/07, Patrick Genovese [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm going to be needing a long telezoom approx 400mm at the long end for nature photography ... the 50-500 seems to be very popular for this type

Re: Opionon solicited : Is this lens any good ?

2007-07-27 Thread Patrick Genovese
Hi everyone thanks for your feedback... I guess i''ll pass Rgds Patrick On 7/25/07, Gonz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Makes a good hammer. :) gonz On 7/24/07, Patrick Genovese [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi I have the opportunity to buy this lens at a reasonable price. Is it any good

Opionon solicited : Is this lens any good ?

2007-07-24 Thread Patrick Genovese
Hi I have the opportunity to buy this lens at a reasonable price. Is it any good ? SMC PENTAX-FA 1:3.5-4.7 28-80mm This one: http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/lenses/zooms/short/FA28-80f3.5-4.7.html I intend using it on the K10D -- Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML

Re: K100D super (unofficial for now it seems)

2007-06-28 Thread Patrick Genovese
I'm guessing that's the SSM-enabled K100D. Hopefully with a bigger buffer as well. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

Re: Transcend Memory Cards

2007-06-24 Thread Patrick Genovese
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: FA* 80-200 f/2.8

2007-06-22 Thread Patrick Genovese
as opposed to 50-135. Rgds Patrick On 6/21/07, John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thu, Jun 21, 2007 at 01:00:11PM +0200, Patrick Genovese wrote: Hi everyone, I may be in a position to obtain an FA* 80-200 f/2.8 in virtually new condition. As far as i know it is reputed to be a fantastic

FA* 80-200 f/2.8

2007-06-21 Thread Patrick Genovese
bokeh but also in digital problems such as sensor flare CA ? Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

VIVITAR 285HV - K10D

2007-05-30 Thread Patrick Genovese
and for the little flash photography that i do it should be fine. I'm concerned about trigger voltages etccc. and potential damage to the K10 ??? Any experiences/opinions shared here would be very apreceated. -- Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

Re: Areas with Room For Improvement in Pentax DSLRs

2007-05-18 Thread Patrick Genovese
be nice. I think there's always going to be a considerable tradeofff for ISO 3200 speed. CMOS sensors don't seem to have much of a real advantage there. Paul -- Original message -- From: Patrick Genovese [EMAIL PROTECTED] My wish list: 1. Faster and more

Re: Areas with Room For Improvement in Pentax DSLRs

2007-05-17 Thread Patrick Genovese
My wish list: 1. Faster and more accurate AF (I know it is a contradiction in terms but we know it is possible err. dark side) 2. Adjustable AF settings ( a user should be able to correct back/front focusing) 3. Larger sensor (1.3 crop factor) but only if current DA lenses cover the 1.3 crop

Long telezoom --- What to choose ?

2007-05-11 Thread Patrick Genovese
to wait a bit until i've put away enough funds for the right option. It would be nice to be able to factor in the new SDM lenses into the shortlist but unfortunatley they get eliminated because I want to use this setup on my MZ-S as well as the K10D. Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: Long telezoom --- What to choose ?

2007-05-11 Thread Patrick Genovese
Anyone out there with first hand experience with any one of these combos ? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Long telezoom --- What to choose ?

2007-05-11 Thread Patrick Genovese
much ;-) Tim Typo Mostly Harmless - Original Message - From: Patrick Genovese [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 11:05 PM Subject: Re: Long telezoom --- What to choose ? Anyone out there with first hand experience with any one

Re: Capture One Pro vs.......

2007-05-01 Thread Patrick Genovese
works and would need a very compelling PG argument to ditch it but I may consider getting something like C1Pro PG for that extra bit of edge when you really need it. PG What's the general opinion on C1Pro vs the others ? PG -- PG Regards PG Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Capture One Pro vs.......

2007-04-30 Thread Patrick Genovese
like C1Pro for that extra bit of edge when you really need it. What's the general opinion on C1Pro vs the others ? -- Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Film scanner dillemma

2007-04-18 Thread Patrick Genovese
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Lightroom and DNG

2007-03-31 Thread Patrick Genovese
of compressing dng files I have found is to open them in ACR make a small change and click done. Has anyone come across a better method ? -- Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: K10D defect and repair

2007-03-30 Thread Patrick Genovese
In general I believe Pentax cameras are very well made. I tend to agree with you on that point. In my 10 years of pentax ownership I have had only 2 other faults. 1. Spring on the popup flash of my MZ-5n won't poup the flash and that was after 8 years of use. 2. On a brand new FA 50 f1.4 there

Re: K10D defect and repair

2007-03-29 Thread Patrick Genovese
-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

AUSTRIA!

2007-03-27 Thread Patrick Genovese
Hi All, I will be travelling to austria next week and will be based in Pfunds in the tyrol reigon. Any PDMLers from the area ? Would be nice to meet up ! Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: OT: Wish Me Luck

2007-03-26 Thread Patrick Genovese
with a six K retainer, but that's better than twenty K. I think the Brits and their social welfare state should go directly to hell. Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

New Pentax Glass

2007-03-19 Thread Patrick Genovese
Hi The lens roadmap shows a 55-300 in the pipleine.. Does anyone know whether this will be an SDM lens ? -- Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

New 70-200 f/2.8 from Tamron available for Pentax

2007-03-09 Thread Patrick Genovese
http://www.tamron.co.jp/en/news/release_2007/0307_a001.html Regards Patrick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Frimware 1.11 shows as 1.10 on the K10D

2007-03-09 Thread Patrick Genovese
to remove the SD card containing the update first. Hope this helps, John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

K10D - is this possible

2007-02-21 Thread Patrick Genovese
as it easily identifiable. -- Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: K10D NR ON or OFF ???

2007-02-07 Thread Patrick Genovese
/02/07, jim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, 7 Feb 2007 00:22:25 +0100, Patrick Genovese wrote: I have found that with long exposures, the NR takes a long time to do it's thing. almost as long as the exposure itself depending on what shutter speed used. So I turn NR off for long

K10D NR ON or OFF ???

2007-02-06 Thread Patrick Genovese
Hi, I've been reading that some of you have opted to turn of the NR on your K10Ds. For those of you who have come to the conclusion that IQ is better with the NR off what sort of problems was the NR causing ? -- Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: New T/C's?

2007-01-31 Thread Patrick Genovese
end lenses? -- Leon http://www.bluering.org.au http://www.bluering.org.au/leon Patrick Genovese wrote: Thanks for the info... I was hoping that someone would trash at least one of the combos making my decision easier :-) The problem with Malta is that you have to buy almost

Re: New T/C's?

2007-01-31 Thread Patrick Genovese
://www.bluering.org.au http://www.bluering.org.au/leon Patrick Genovese wrote: You know what would be really really really nice a pentax 135-400 f/4.5 it would make a great pair with the upcoming 50-135 f/2.8... the 60-250 is a bit of a compromise ...had it been a 120-300 or maybe 350 it would be a much

Re: Pentax to the rescue

2007-01-31 Thread Patrick Genovese
a lesson taught to me in few days to come. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: New T/C's?

2007-01-31 Thread Patrick Genovese
on closed circuits, an air show or wildlife on the African veldt. The DA*60-250/4 seems the longest lens I could possibly be interested in. Godfrey On Jan 31, 2007, at 8:21 AM, Patrick Genovese wrote: Yes it would be like carting a howitzer around but damn useful i used the sigma 120-300

Re: New T/C's?

2007-01-30 Thread Patrick Genovese
http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: New T/C's?

2007-01-30 Thread Patrick Genovese
Patrick On 1/30/07, Jan van Wijk [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Patrick, On Tue, 30 Jan 2007 16:17:36 +0100, Patrick Genovese wrote: Talking of T/Cs I've been debating whether to wait for the 60 - 250 or get the sigma 70-200 f/2.8 + 1.4x TC combo or possibly the 100-300 f/4 + 1.4x TC I know

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