OT: Sigma 200-500 2.8 EX DG
http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/index.htm Hey how's this for a walkabout lens? Cheers, Ryan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Sigma 200-500 2.8 EX DG
The link on that page is javascript, but here's the content link: http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/news/200_500_28.htm - Original Message - From: Ryan Lee [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 10:16 PM Subject: OT: Sigma 200-500 2.8 EX DG http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/index.htm Hey how's this for a walkabout lens? Cheers, Ryan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Sigma 200-500 2.8 EX DG
Yes.. definitely not walkabout! P.J's probably having a chuckle too. Considering that the the sheikh of Oman mounted the Zeiss 1700mm f4 on his jeep, I don't think the new Sigmonster will look *that* strange mounted on a soccer mum's supermarket 4WD. :D - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 12:05 AM Subject: Re: OT: Sigma 200-500 2.8 EX DG I think Ryan was being facetious. On Mar 8, 2007, at 8:14 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: I thought you meant the 18-200. Seems a bit excessive for a walk about lens. And a bit limiting unless you plan to take photos from blocks away. Ryan Lee wrote: The link on that page is javascript, but here's the content link: http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/news/200_500_28.htm - Original Message - From: Ryan Lee [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 10:16 PM Subject: OT: Sigma 200-500 2.8 EX DG http://www.sigma-photo.co.jp/english/index.htm Hey how's this for a walkabout lens? Cheers, Ryan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Entropy Seminar: The results of a five yeer studee ntu the sekend lw uf thurmodynamiks aand itz inevibl fxt hon shewb rt nslpn raq liot. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Cycle couriers
Bit late sorry, but for anyone who's interested, here's a link to the unyoutubified original version and other videos of the similar thing, maybe in different cities: http://www.digave.com/videos/ Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: David Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 3:52 PM Subject: OT: Cycle couriers This has to be about the scariest video I've ever seen. These guys wouldn't last 5 minutes in my city. http://youtube.com/watch?v=nR2ygFn-yR8 - Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Measuring Megapixels
Hey, they forgot this baby: http://postpossum.spymac.com/images/IMGP2616s.jpg ;) http://tinyurl.com/zmrhz (cheat sheet) Didn't have it long enough enough to take a 78mb picture of a cat though. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Jostein [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Friday, May 19, 2006 2:34 AM Subject: Re: Measuring Megapixels From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.luminous-landscape.com/essays/back-testing.shtml Perhaps this test of several digital cameras and backs may make interesting reading since there seems to be little activity here on the list. No pentax content, but ~plenty~ of megapixels ;-)) Indeed! I'd say it's not really off-topic. More sort of potentially-on :-). I think Canon's 1DsMk2 and Mamiyas with backs will be the real competitors to the coming 645D from Pentax. In my eyes, there seems to be a distinct, but not _very_ large step up in resolution between the C and the MedF. While financially far-fetched, I'd sure like to own one of them 645D babies when they arrive...:-) Jostein
Optio T10
Got to have a brief hands-on with the Pentax Optio T10 just now. Looks very sleek and executivey, with a monster screen (where are the buttons!), stylus and touch screen. Pity this one's not stabilised though. Regards, Ryan
Optio T10
Got to have a brief hands-on with the Pentax Optio T10 just now. Looks very sleek, with a monster screen (where are the buttons!), stylus and touch screen. Pity this one's not stabilised though. Regards, Ryan
Re: OT: How do you store your precious moments for posterity?
Hi Jostein, To help out with your statistics (and to pass some time) I thought I'd take a shot at a response. I've recently reevaluated my storage situation after deciding I'd like to switch to shooting RAW primarily, and realising my 80gb notebook had run out of space. I've had one 40gb notebook harddisk fail on me once- started clicking and not long after I had to come to terms with losing more than a few shots. I purchased an 80gb 2.5 with external enclosure (usb 2.0 + firewire), and not long after a 80gb Vosonic X'S drive. I now also have a Zoomextreme ZX8 3.5 enclosure (love this thing.. it's aluminium, got it's own large fan and runs fast and quietly) with a 300gb drive inside, firewire and usb2.0, can also be daisychained to other drives- I occasionally link the 2.5 enclosure too. With the firewire, the 300gb drive feels nearly as fast as a 'local' drive, so storage and editing is pretty straightforward. I keep all originals (RAW + small jpg). I'm also going about backing up all photos to CD-Rs.. conventional ones, and I'm about halfway through. I still don't trust DVD-Rs because of a few bad experiences, mainly concerning minor looking scratches (judging by how you'd expect it to affect a CD-R) causing read problems. The 80gb X'S drive I use for extra storage in the field, I'd feel more at ease knowing my files are stored in a medium which doesn't bump in my bag around too often. I haven't really thought about the longevity of the access technology, but as long as there are a couple of options to choose from at any time, e.g. firewire or USB2.0, which are sufficiently fast for my purposes, I'm not too worried. Hmm.. software support for RAW.. quite happy with it at the moment. ACDSee Pro doesn't seem to be as accurate or flexible with my RAW files, but, it's still somewhat new in their software, so I trust they'll try to improve it. PSCS2 does me alright- if anything, my computer's does things a bit too slowly. I think if anything's going to be outdated soon, given me starting to be a bit more demanding towards my resources- it's probably going to be my computer's ability to cope with it all. I'd recommend a good 3.5 drive or two- if you can afford it, why not have a little farm of them. They're bang for buck, convenient, quick, and probably will be relevant for a while. I suppose if you were really bored, you could make a cd collection of it all too, just in case.. maybe even store it somewhere else. CDs are cheap, and I'm pretty sure that if you really wanted.. in 300 years you or someone like you could find some antique cd reader on eBay.. Probably nothing new here, but hope it's useful somehow. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Jostein [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 9:09 PM Subject: OT: How do you store your precious moments for posterity? Dear gang, I discovered the need more storage thread just now, by looking in the archives. Long term storage is a hot topic among my friends over here at the moment, but nobody seems to have any best practice to point to. Nobody includes me too :-) but I would very much like to establish a good practice for myself. So by googling, and some thinking, I've come down to a list of things to consider. I'm not sure if this is a good list to go by, and would very much like to hear some opinions: 1. Longevity of storage medium (Hard-drive, DVD, etc.) 2. Longevity of the technology used to access the medium (USB, SCSI, etc.) 3. Longevity of software support for the chosen file format (RAW, TIFF, etc.) Then there is: 4. Data safeguarding (backup routines etc.) 5. Data availability (access time to a file) 6. Production volume (number of exposures and edit-files) 7. Convenience 8. Cost (both time and money) By any measure, a solution to cover all this points will be a trade-off between several of them. Convenience and longevity pull in the same direction, for example, while cost pulls the other way. So what do you think? And how do you store your precious moments? Thanks for your thoughts, Jostein This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program.
Re: OT: How do you store your precious moments for posterity?
Hi Jostein, To help out with your statistics (and to pass some time) I thought I'd take a shot at a response. I've recently reevaluated my storage situation after deciding I'd like to switch to shooting RAW primarily, and realising my 80gb notebook had run out of space. I've had one 40gb notebook harddisk fail on me once- started clicking and not long after I had to come to terms with losing more than a few shots. I purchased an 80gb 2.5 with external enclosure (usb 2.0 + firewire), and not long after a 80gb Vosonic X'S drive. I now also have a Zoomextreme ZX8 3.5 enclosure (love this thing.. it's aluminium, got it's own large fan and runs fast and quietly) with a 300gb drive inside, firewire and usb2.0, can also be daisychained to other drives- I occasionally link the 2.5 enclosure too. With the firewire, the 300gb drive feels nearly as fast as a 'local' drive, so storage and editing is pretty straightforward. I keep all originals (RAW + small jpg). I'm also going about backing up all photos to CD-Rs.. conventional ones, and I'm about halfway through. I still don't trust DVD-Rs because of a few bad experiences, mainly concerning minor looking scratches (judging by how you'd expect it to affect a CD-R) causing read problems. The 80gb X'S drive I use for extra storage in the field, I'd feel more at ease knowing my files are stored in a medium which doesn't bump in my bag around too often. I haven't really thought about the longevity of the access technology, but as long as there are a couple of options to choose from at any time, e.g. firewire or USB2.0, which are sufficiently fast for my purposes, I'm not too worried. Hmm.. software support for RAW.. quite happy with it at the moment. ACDSee Pro doesn't seem to be as accurate or flexible with my RAW files, but, it's still somewhat new in their software, so I trust they'll try to improve it. PSCS2 does me alright- if anything, my computer's does things a bit too slowly. I think if anything's going to be outdated soon, given me starting to be a bit more demanding towards my resources- it's probably going to be my computer's ability to cope with it all. I'd recommend a good 3.5 drive or two- if you can afford it, why not have a little farm of them. They're bang for buck, convenient, quick, and probably will be relevant for a while. I suppose if you were really bored, you could make a cd collection of it all too, just in case.. maybe even store it somewhere else. CDs are cheap, and I'm pretty sure that if you really wanted.. in 300 years you or someone like you could find some antique cd reader on eBay.. Probably nothing new here, but hope it's useful somehow. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Jostein [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 9:09 PM Subject: OT: How do you store your precious moments for posterity? Dear gang, I discovered the need more storage thread just now, by looking in the archives. Long term storage is a hot topic among my friends over here at the moment, but nobody seems to have any best practice to point to. Nobody includes me too :-) but I would very much like to establish a good practice for myself. So by googling, and some thinking, I've come down to a list of things to consider. I'm not sure if this is a good list to go by, and would very much like to hear some opinions: 1. Longevity of storage medium (Hard-drive, DVD, etc.) 2. Longevity of the technology used to access the medium (USB, SCSI, etc.) 3. Longevity of software support for the chosen file format (RAW, TIFF, etc.) Then there is: 4. Data safeguarding (backup routines etc.) 5. Data availability (access time to a file) 6. Production volume (number of exposures and edit-files) 7. Convenience 8. Cost (both time and money) By any measure, a solution to cover all this points will be a trade-off between several of them. Convenience and longevity pull in the same direction, for example, while cost pulls the other way. So what do you think? And how do you store your precious moments? Thanks for your thoughts, Jostein This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program.
PSCS2 vs ACDSee Pro RAW conversion
Hi all, Wondering if anyone on the list might be able to shed some light on the following. I've upgraded to ACDSee Pro recently, and find the new integrated RAW processing quite useful. However, I've come across a bit of a hiccup. Doing a lot of shots of fire performance, I have more than a few shots with featuring fire against a dark background. While converting these RAW files with PSCS2 yields pretty decent jpgs with smooth coloured flame from orange to white, ACDSee seems see significant yellow splotches in the flames, and I can't seem to remove it with any histogram or colour adjustments.. Not too major an issue; my current workspace, as a result, is a combination of ACDSee RAW conversion with the exception of for fire shots, which I do in PSCS. Just thinking it shouldn't have to be. Any thoughts? TIA. Cheers, Ryan
Re: Seeking advice on photographing cyclists
Hi John, Sorry I'm getting in a bit late on this- haven't been following the list too closely. On cycling shots, I've found a 70-200 on a monopod to be a good combo. From the focal length, you can probably tell I prefer shooting on the outside of the corner. I find that it's easier to get a sharp shot this way because the closer the cyclist is to you, the faster he/she will seem to go. Of course if you're using a longer lens, you'd ideally want some form of support. High ISO, as high a shutter speed as you can go, not too shallow dof (unless you're manually prefocused- which won't be too hard if you're covering a criterium race because you can test focus on a couple of the early laps or less important races.), and as mentioned earlier, go for the eyes. Here's a shot I took at the Southbank Criterium 2006 (Brisbane): http://postpossum.spymac.com/images/_MG_8048.jpg (ISO 1600, f9, 1/4000, 70mm, raw) Good angle on your shot, though that guy in yellow looked like an accident waiting to happen! Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax List pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 11:39 AM Subject: Re: Seeking advice on photographing cyclists Thanks to all who offered helpful advice. Here's a shot of the race leaders rounding the final turn: http://essence.goldenware.com/~johnf/amgen800.jpg Obviously I can't have used my *ist-D for this, because - as we're continually told - the *ist-D is no use for sports. Maybe I borrowed the D200 that the guy next to me was using. Man, the rear screen on that thing looks _enormous_ !!
Re: Congratulations, Ryan!
Testing to see if I'm still paying attention to the list, John? Thanks! Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: John Coyle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Friday, February 17, 2006 2:54 PM Subject: Congratulations, Ryan! Just bumped into Ryan Lee, who tells me he graduated yesterday ...well done, Ryan! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia
Re: OT: Published!
Thanks everyone! Yes, unfortunately there weren't any credits. I can understand there not being a credit for the shot, because it was first published in the festival programme, and they got the shot from them, not from me directly (makes some kind of warped sense to me I think..). But it was a bit frustrating the performace group wasn't credited. I did a number of their promo shots and have been credited on their website. Anyway.. as Keith did mention, it *was* the Courier Mail- I'm happy just to have snuck into that many households! Still keeping at it with the fire shots.. a couple here if anyone's curious: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3886214size=lg http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3886265size=lg http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3851045size=lg http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3851031 Got lots more, but not hosted anywhere permanent as yet. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Ryan Lee [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PDML pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2005 2:50 PM Subject: OT: Published! Sent on the day itself but list appeared to have eaten it up.. Anyway, small joy- a photo I took has been published around 4 x 6 in the Courier Mail (4th highest circulation Aussie paper (2nd highest broadsheet). Page 52 on xmas eve, to promote the Woodford Folk Festival (130,000 crowd last year). Not taken with any Pentax gear, hence the OT. For anyone who's interested, a scan: http://www.divineimagination.com//images/press_woodford05.jpg Have a great New Year everyone! Ryan
Re: Canon 1Ds MarkII Test Drive
Not sure what it might be like in other states, but I've been in Brisbane for 4 years, and in all that time, every reference to a tinnie referred to tinnie as in this context: http://www.biaq.com/content/standard.asp?name=BrisbaneTinnieandTackleShow Mighty generous of you sir- I'll even shout you a couple of beers if we all get to go fishing in Kevin's new aluminium boat.. :)' Cheers, Ryan PS. Sorry, couldn't resist. - Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax list pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Friday, December 30, 2005 7:49 PM Subject: Re: Canon 1Ds MarkII Test Drive On 30/12/05, Kevin Waterson, discombobulated, unleashed: sorry, you are correct, it was not omitted but changed, and not for the wireless but for the inclusion of video out connection. The firewire speed was increased from previous speeds (unknown to me) to 100Mbps. Have a tinnie on me ;-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
OT: Published!
Sent on the day itself but list appeared to have eaten it up.. Anyway, small joy- a photo I took has been published around 4 x 6 in the Courier Mail (4th highest circulation Aussie paper (2nd highest broadsheet). Page 52 on xmas eve, to promote the Woodford Folk Festival (130,000 crowd last year). Not taken with any Pentax gear, hence the OT. For anyone who's interested, a scan: http://www.divineimagination.com//images/press_woodford05.jpg Have a great New Year everyone! Ryan
istDs firmware v2.00
Just announced on dpreview: http://www.pentaximaging.com/customer_care/show_firmware?firmId=3 Cheers, Ryan
Re: Did it right this time -- Comments please
I'd tend to agree with Kenneth regarding the composition of the violin shot though. I think it looks slightly unnatural because you never really see a violin at rest like that. Excellent work technically though! Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Collin R Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Friday, December 09, 2005 9:37 AM Subject: Did it right this time -- Comments please http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/IMGP1403800.jpg http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/IMGP1400800.jpg These are un-retouched images *ist DS FA50/1.4 1/60 @ f5.6 2 - Sunpak 611 @ about 25 degrees off either side, full power, 1 through umbrella, one through softbox.
Re: Cotty's living-room
Saw Cotty's place last November, and all I can say is.. The guest room was pretty flash too ;): http://home.iprimus.com.au/heygoose/cottyslivingroom2.jpg Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Dario Bonazza [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Friday, December 02, 2005 8:19 PM Subject: Cotty's living-room http://www.dariobonazza.com/provv/39499.jpg Dario
Re: Cotty's living-room
Came across it on a FM thread a while ago. Estimate is it's worth about USD40k list price.. The table includes: 6x Canon 1D 5x 70-200/2.8 (2 of them IS) 4x 200/1.8 3x TC1.4x 3x 550EX (illumination only) 2x 300/2.8 2x TC-2X (elevating lamp shade) 1x 400/2.8 1x ST-E2 to trigger 550's 1x Canon 1D MKII to take pic http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic2/270689/0 Camera/lens table making must be some cult hobby.. like extreme ironing.. -grin- Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax list pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2005 9:41 AM Subject: Re: Cotty's living-room On 3/12/05, Ryan Lee, discombobulated, unleashed: The guest room was pretty flash too ;): http://home.iprimus.com.au/heygoose/cottyslivingroom2.jpg WTF? Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
Re: New Gallery at photo.net
Lovely collection Thrainn! People say Iceland's stunning, and I don't think anyone would have an easy time saying you don't capture it excellently. I particularly like the shot of Upptyppingar mountain and Reykjavik, but my definite favourite is the one of the Arctic terns. That's a truly spectacular shot- dynamic composition and an excellent capture of an unpredictable subject. Technically, I guess a bit of fill flash might have helped, but that's possibly me getting greedy. Keep up the great work! Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Thrainn Vigfusson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 10:13 AM Subject: New Gallery at photo.net I finally got around to subscribing to photo.net and uploading some photos. Some of them have appeared before in various PUG gelleries. I would appreciate if anyone with some time on their hands would comment on them. The gallery is at http://www.photo.net/photos/Thrainn%20Vigfusson Thrainn
Pentax US Rebates
Not sure how old this news is, but I just got this in link in the mail, for anyone interested: http://www.pentaximaging.com/purchase/rebates_offers/index.jsp?emailId=6001512 Cheers, Ryan
Re: OT: Camera tossers..
The newsgroup post was some guy replying to somebody's 'photogs wanted' ad, which stated 'please no tossers'.. :) Ryan - Original Message - From: Stephen Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2005 1:02 AM Subject: Re: OT: Camera tossers.. Ryan Lee wrote: lol! Saw this on a newsgroup: http://www.flickr.com/groups/cameratoss I've met a few tossers with cameras... gdr Stephen
Re: OT: Camera tossers..
Can't remember how many times I've clicked the shutter, heard the click without the mirror slap and just groaned.. lol Ryan - Original Message - From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2005 12:18 PM Subject: Re: OT: Camera tossers.. They get some very neat effects. I have never personally tossed my camera (It's bad for your eyesight apparently), but I have tried hand holding the camera for 10 seconds by mistake: http://tinyurl.com/8pv45 Dave On 11/11/05, Ryan Lee [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: lol! Saw this on a newsgroup: http://www.flickr.com/groups/cameratoss Checked the list of cameras and there was an ist ds, but unfortunately the pic was removed or one wasn't uploaded. Cheers, Ryan
OT: Camera tossers..
lol! Saw this on a newsgroup: http://www.flickr.com/groups/cameratoss Checked the list of cameras and there was an ist ds, but unfortunately the pic was removed or one wasn't uploaded. Cheers, Ryan
CR Kennedy on Pentax grey imports (Australia)
Saw this as a sponsored link on a Canon forum: http://www.crkennedy.com.au/v1/index.cfm?pageID=465 I was under the impression that they'd usually close one eye and do warranty work on grey goods anyway as long as you can prove when you purchased. Maybe they're starting to really feel the pinch of parallel importers (they seem to markup camera goods lots here down under..). Food for thought? Cheers, Ryan
Re: CR Kennedy on Pentax grey imports (Australia)
Mm. As for the CRK/Pentax thing, I suppose CRK is just the distributor.. they can't really close a blind eye when the grey goods probably directly affect their margins. If Pentax had their own service centre here, they'd probably not be too fussed- afterall, grey goods or not, it's still supporting their own products. Not too long ago, I bought a Canon 70-200 2.8L IS new on ebay from a Hong Kong seller for about AUD500 less than what it would have cost me here. It didn't come with a warranty card, but it didn't worry me too much (though I made sure I asked for a receipt- which I'm guessing is all they'll ask for should I bring it in to be looked at). However, that being said, I find it a bit strange Canon does gives worldwide warranties on its lenses, but only local ones for its bodies. Does Pentax do the same? As for the Rolex thing graywolf, I agree completely- a criminal record for someone who maybe found himself on a holiday buying a cheap 'Rolex' for a laugh is a bit disturbing. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005 12:04 PM Subject: Re: CR Kennedy on Pentax grey imports (Australia) http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1587840.html?menu=news.quirkies.strangecrime I can understand why Rolex would do that. They are pretty good wristwatches, probable cost nearly $100 to make, and sell for $3795 in stainless steel. Some of the fakes cost as much as $1000 themselves and are of at least the same quality. However, I think convicting someone for owning one is going too far, manufacturing or selling them yes, but not for just owning one. I do not believe he could have been convicted here in the US, apparently in Belgium they do not have the protections we do. How medieval! I think this ties directly into a recent thread, Ryan's post. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Ryan Lee wrote: Saw this as a sponsored link on a Canon forum: http://www.crkennedy.com.au/v1/index.cfm?pageID=465 I was under the impression that they'd usually close one eye and do warranty work on grey goods anyway as long as you can prove when you purchased. Maybe they're starting to really feel the pinch of parallel importers (they seem to markup camera goods lots here down under..). Food for thought? Cheers, Ryan
Re: OT: 4gb CF bargain
Hi Dave I recently purchased a Vosonic x's drive vp6230. Recently had a laptop problem, and the shop replaced my hard disk with a new one a couple of weeks after I bought a new one. So having a spare lying around, thought it wouldn't cost that much to get the 'enclosure'. I bought it from www.techrific.com.au (not only was it the cheapest I found it, but came with a spare battery and cigarette lighter adapter, earphones and remote too, and was shipped free and quickly in Australia). First up, the drive used is a 2.5 notebook hdd, not a 3.5 (I've got a Samsung 80gb 5400rpm installed). I love it and really should have bought it sooner. It's got a colour preview screen, not to mention slots for CF and SD/MMS/MS and SM. Doesn't require a connection to a pc, nor does it need to be plugged in to a wall power socket. And it also functions as a card reader (the CF and SD slots are detected as separate drives in explorer (win2k). Transfer is very fast from CF or SD to drive (tested with Sandisk Extreme I 1gb CF, and Sandisk 1gb sd), and even faster to a computer (USB2.0). Sound quality on mp3 playback isn't too bad, despite a couple of early reviews I read that said it wasn't fantastic. I haven't tested the sound recorder function yet. Video playback on the screen is acceptable, but there's no support yet for wmv.. I hope they'll fix it in a firmware update. I've formatted the drive to FAT32 so as a result I've got 80Gb in something like 30/30/20. I know there's a way to keep it as a single partition, but figured it'd be a bit fidgety and this way i can use each partition for something specific e.g. from my dslr, from a digital compact, and general harddrive storage. I remember it didn't want to format to NTFS, but that's ok because if it was NTFS i wouldn't be able to write files to it from my housemate's mac. The buttons/navigation feels feels slightly primitive, but it does what I need it to I guess. Pictures of the casing also looks a bit deceptive. I thought it's be brushed metal or similar, but it's a plastic casing made to look like brushed metal. Also another gripe is not having a keylock button. I once had it accidentally turn on while in the case and it pushed against something. Was a bit worried when I felt the zipped up case warm (had been on possibly 20-30 minutes?) but was fine. I'd highly recommend one of them as a storage solution- cost per GB and convenience, it's fantastic. Hope this helps! Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Dave Kennedy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2005 7:25 AM Subject: Re: OT: 4gb CF bargain Has anyone used one of those portable hard drive enclosures with the slots for SD/CF cards? You install your own 3.5 hard drive I've seen them online in a few spots, and was wondering if they are any good. dk On 10/23/05, Glen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 05:55 PM 10/23/2005, William Robb wrote: We may get lucky and Pentax will see fit to put a dual card slot onto the next generation of DSLR cameras. Personally, I would prefer an SD slot, along with some way to connect a common external hard drive directly to the camera, for the purpose of dumping the contents of the SD card. I don't think we should have to buy specialized portable drives which are made to for this purpose. Those cost more than generic hard drives. In a perfect world, the camera should have enough intelligence to backup the contents of the SD card to a generic hard drive without needing a specialized device. take care, Glen
OT: 4gb CF bargain
Hi all, Just discovered this deal (from Dell) on a 4gb Kingston Elite Pro CF card with lifetime warranty, USD189 shipped (after applying a dell coupon, think it expires in the next two days). http://www.ilikecheapstuff.com/2005/10/kingston-4gb-compactflash-elite-pro.html Not in a position to take advantage of it myself, just having enabled myself with a Vosonic X'S drive VP6230 with a handy 80gb hdd, but thought some of you ist D'ers might be interested. I verified the coupon on the dell site just a minute ago, and it's still valid.. Cheers, Ryan
Re: OT: 4gb CF bargain
What sized cards Herb? Regards, Ryan - Original Message - From: Herb Chong [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Monday, October 24, 2005 10:26 AM Subject: Re: OT: 4gb CF bargain i don't think it is the camera. my *istD likes Sandisk Extreme III cards and comes up very quick. Herb - Original Message - From: Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2005 5:37 PM Subject: Re: OT: 4gb CF bargain Just a caution: I have a 4GB CF card (Lexar). My D boots with it unacceptably slowly -- so much so that I use it only as a last resort. Maybe the son of D will have a faster bus and make these cards useable.
Re: OT: Manfrotto 680B 322RC2 (monopod ballhead)
Godfrey: Hmm.. I'm having difficulty picturing it. Right now I imagine a ballhead, only made of rubber, and doesn't swivel? lol.. I know how silly that sounds.. Mike: I imagine I'd be paranoid enough to always use the neckstrap too. And Will probably make an effort to dodge random incoming projectiles. Hey just wondering.. would you happen to know if that strap on the monopod has any proper use, other than just for something extra to wrap around the hand? Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 6:12 AM Subject: Re: Manfrotto 680B 322RC2 (monopod ballhead) I can't recall the name or number of it. It's an hourglass shaped rubber mount with a threaded coupling on one side to fit on a monopod and a camera tripod mount screw on the other. It allows you to bend the setup flexibly, while allowing the monopod to take the weight of the camera and lens. Godfrey On Sep 7, 2005, at 11:17 AM, Ryan Lee wrote: Sorry.. which rubber gizmo? Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 3:25 AM Subject: Re: Manfrotto 680B 322RC2 (monopod ballhead) With a monopod, the best flexible attachment I've used is a little rubber gizmo that Manfrotto sells. It doesn't allow portrait orientation, but lets me move the camera quickly and easily for panning at sports events, etc. Godfrey
Re: OT: Manfrotto 680B 322RC2 (monopod ballhead)
Aha.. thanks guys. A flexhead.. http://www.central-camera.com/tripods/bogen/monpods/3423c.htm How bizarre :) Cheers, Ryan
Re: OT: Manfrotto 680B 322RC2 (monopod ballhead)
I might actually see if I can pick one up to have a play with it. Can't think how it's going to be useful as support considering the flex I imagine it has, but I guess I'll have to see for myself. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax list pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 4:42 AM Subject: Re: OT: Manfrotto 680B 322RC2 (monopod ballhead) On 8/9/05, Ryan Lee, discombobulated, unleashed: Aha.. thanks guys. A flexhead.. http://www.central-camera.com/tripods/bogen/monpods/3423c.htm How bizarre :) I've got one of those. Very useful. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
Re: Manfrotto 680B 322RC2 (monopod ballhead)
Hi all, thanks for the input! Jan: I think I'm going to prefer keeping it horizontal, though I wasn't sure at first (probably because I don't notice monopods, let alone horizontal grips on them, very often). I read elsewhere that a common practice with this grip is to switch it to the left side, though I'm not sure- I have a feeling I'll prefer to have a hand on the lens. Also discovered they've got an external shutter release for the grip itself, which looks somewhat like a missile launcher button.. Not sure if that'd be over the top.. Jens: I thought a ball head would probably be quite convenient, and the grip was something I only considered quite recently. I think it's a good idea, but I'll have to test it out. I've been shooting a lot of fire performers lately, and given the constant motion and relatively short duration of each performance (fuels burns out..), I figured the less time fussing the better. Mike: That's an interesting account. Read a couple of reviews which claimed that the 322rc2 was more sturdy and durable than the 3265, but didn't think it'd really fall to bits. I guess it could have been the impact of the still-connected load when the whole rig hit the ground? I'd imagine that's quite a beating for any gear to take. Godfrey: Do you still use the 322RC2 vertically like the 3265? Wendy: One of the things I was concerned about, was the different load rating it had vertical and horizontally. Apparently it's around 2.5kg vertically and 5kg horizontally. There's probably going to be about 3 kg on it, and didn't want to overload it dropping into portrait. Thanks for the note on the plate too- the 70 200 is precisely the lens tripod collar I'm hoping it'll be enough for. Cheers, Ryan
Re: Manfrotto 680B 322RC2 (monopod ballhead)
Sorry.. which rubber gizmo? Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 3:25 AM Subject: Re: Manfrotto 680B 322RC2 (monopod ballhead) With a monopod, the best flexible attachment I've used is a little rubber gizmo that Manfrotto sells. It doesn't allow portrait orientation, but lets me move the camera quickly and easily for panning at sports events, etc. Godfrey
OT: Manfrotto 680B 322RC2 (monopod ballhead)
Just bought myself a Manfrotto 680B monopod and a 322RC2 grip-style ballhead, based on reading some other users' experiences on the net. I'll probably end up occasionally switching the head between my Velbon Mountain Chaser tripod legs and the monopod- I don't think I'll switch between them so often that it'll become tedious. Was just wondering if any listers use/have used this head on their monopod (or with the older 3265 even) and would like to share experiences. Do you prefer to keep the grip horizontal or vertical? Also, the lens I'm going to use is going to be mounted via tripod collar- are Manfrotto plates the only compatible plates? They come across as being a bit small. I've looked at RRS lens collar plates and they look pretty good, but I couldn't find anything similar to mate with a Manfrotto clamp. TIA for any input, Ryan
Re: OT: Aus import matters
Paul, David- Thanks for the input. I'll check with the seller how it ships through. Out of curiosity Paul, why wouldn't you do the paperwork yourself? The purchase is putting me a bit out of pocket, so naturally I'm going to try to save as much as I can here and there. Regards, Ryan - Original Message - From: Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Monday, August 22, 2005 1:10 PM Subject: Re: OT: Aus import matters Hi Ryan, If its over $1000au you will need to do the formal customs clearance paper work (cant remember the exact name), technically you can do it yourself, but i wouldnt, each time i have had something that expensive come in, i have have hired a customs broker to deal with it for me, costs under $100 for his fee. You will also have to pay GST. HTH Paul Ryan Lee wrote: Lenses before camera, sir! You've got one and I believe Miss Beard's got one too. And I'll have one in the next couple weeks fingers crossed. Anyway, still hoping anyone out there might have some experience to share regarding Aussie customs and mail order. Thanks.. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax list pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Monday, August 22, 2005 8:01 AM Subject: Re: OT: Aus import matters On 22/8/05, Ryan Lee, discombobulated, unleashed: Looks reasonably trustworthy.. I smell a 1D ;-))) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ Hi
OT: Aus import matters
Hi all, Haven't posted on the list in ages, but having been following it still- something to do with not being able to bear unsubscribing. Am considering making a purchase in the very near future and was wondering if any Aussie PDMLers have any experience making purchases AUD2600 online from overseas. Probably from a Hong Kong ebay merchant. I'm curious to find out how you went with customs, import tax etc. TIA, Ryan
Re: OT: Aus import matters
Well, this is the seller: http://feedback.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedbackuserid=keaphoto-oziid=7539776828frm=284 Looks reasonably trustworthy.. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 22, 2005 7:24 AM Subject: Re: OT: Aus import matters On 22/8/05, Ryan Lee, discombobulated, unleashed: have any experience making purchases AUD2600 online from overseas. Probably from a Hong Kong ebay merchant. Sounds dodgy to mate ;-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
Re: OT: Aus import matters
Lenses before camera, sir! You've got one and I believe Miss Beard's got one too. And I'll have one in the next couple weeks fingers crossed. Anyway, still hoping anyone out there might have some experience to share regarding Aussie customs and mail order. Thanks.. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 22, 2005 8:01 AM Subject: Re: OT: Aus import matters On 22/8/05, Ryan Lee, discombobulated, unleashed: Looks reasonably trustworthy.. I smell a 1D ;-))) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
Re: OT: Aus import matters
Thanks Derby, much appreciated. Would you happen to remember how much the tax and fees added up to as a percentage of the purchase price? Regards, Ryan - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 22, 2005 10:54 AM Subject: Re: OT: Aus import matters I haven't ordered overseas from Ebay, but with Adorama, it comes through UPS. They have a customs broker who calls you up when the package arrives in Oz. You provide them with a credit card to take care of the brokerage fees, which includes the GST, and some UPS fee). Then they ship the box to you. If it is a private sale (i.e. the ebay person doesn't sell 2nd hand goods professionally), then it shouldn't attract GST. If it is a commerical ebayer, then I guess it should. Derby
OT: Still Pictures (advice?)
Hi all, Have been demoted to a full-time list lurker with rather hectic going-ons of late. Coming out of my shell to get some quick advice. Been contacted recently by Still Pictures, who are interested in representing my UNEP shot. Quote- Still Pictures is widely regarded as the leading photo library specialising in environment, nature and development issues. In addition to representing UNEP we represent many of the worlds leading photographers. I haven't had much experience with stock photography or being represented, and would like to find out if they're not too far away from who they say they are. TIA Cheers, Ryan
Re: Still Pictures (advice?)
Sorry, missed this: http://www.stillpictures.com/ - Original Message - From: Ryan Lee [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PDML pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2005 3:26 AM Subject: OT: Still Pictures (advice?) Hi all, Have been demoted to a full-time list lurker with rather hectic going-ons of late. Coming out of my shell to get some quick advice. Been contacted recently by Still Pictures, who are interested in representing my UNEP shot. Quote- Still Pictures is widely regarded as the leading photo library specialising in environment, nature and development issues. In addition to representing UNEP we represent many of the worlds leading photographers. I haven't had much experience with stock photography or being represented, and would like to find out if they're not too far away from who they say they are. TIA Cheers, Ryan
Re: I won a Mention in a photo contest!!!
Congratulations Albano, nice photo and I really like it! Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Albano Garcia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PDML pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2005 10:18 AM Subject: I won a Mention in a photo contest!!! Hi gang, I'm very happy. I won a Mention in a photo contest called People of my city. It's a prestigious contest with more than 1000 photos involved. They pick 25 to show in an important cultural center for 2 weeks. This is the photo: http://www.flaneur.albanogarcia.com.ar/?p=87#comments Regards Albano Garcia Photography Graphic Design http://www.albanogarcia.com.ar http://www.flaneur.albanogarcia.com.ar Yahoo! Sports Rekindle the Rivalries. Sign up for Fantasy Football http://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com
Re: Definition of Focus
ROFL!!! Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: John Forbes [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 7:43 PM Subject: Definition of Focus Well, fancy that: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Focus_(optics) John -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.7 - Release Date: 09/05/2005
WTB: SMC F 50 1.7
Hi all, haven't been posting much to the list lately- been lurking here though, while swamped with too many other things. Still trying to source a friend a good wide to standard lens, and seeing how I just missed Annsan's thought I might post a WTB. An SMC F 50 1.7, and will consider anything AF K mount in the 28-70 range. TIA, and keep those interesting posts coming. Cheers, Ryan
Re: Didn't come last (phew!)
Interesting entry, Mike. Couldn't place it in anything trains-boats-or-planey, so it must be nasty stuff. What is it? Cheers, Ryan ps. I'm hoping it's not something terribly obvious.. :) - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 7:21 PM Subject: Didn't come last (phew!) In case anyone is interested: http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/cat/4451 Some interesting interpretations there. Might be a good PUG topic. mike - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information
WTB 28-80, flash
Hi, A friend of mine is just getting into photography at the moment, and I'm trying to outfit him with a decent kit for the very limited budget he has. Having spent AUD200 already, he's managed to give a new home to John Coyle's MZ5, with a grip, cable switch and a cloudy samsung 35-135 manual focus lens (to be replaced). This leaves AUD 100, with him still looking to replace the lens and get a basic flash unit. It's really not much to go on, but I was wondering if anyone on the list had a misc AF 28-70 or 28-80, maybe the standard of a typical kit lens (3.5-5.6, 3.5-4.5? I doubt that budget would get a 2.8-4..), sitting around having been upgraded and made redundant (and was willing to let it go cheaply). It doesn't have to be a Pentax, as nice as that would be. It doesn't have to be a metal mount, but that would be wonderful too. Also sort of looking for a basic flash unit for his new mz 5 which doesn't require too much thinking. Would be nice if it had bounce, but it's not necessary I suppose. Plus the fact this fits into the budget with the lens.. Depending on how it goes there's a possibility he puts one item off til he can scrounge up a couple more dollars, but we'll see how it goes. TIA Cheers, Ryan
Re: Re: Didn't come last (phew!)
Still not sure I get it. To -let- the glass crack? Won't it shatter? Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 9:36 PM Subject: Re: Re: Didn't come last (phew!) From: Ryan Lee [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/04/13 Wed AM 11:30:49 GMT To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Didn't come last (phew!) Interesting entry, Mike. Couldn't place it in anything trains-boats-or-planey, so it must be nasty stuff. What is it? Cheers, Ryan ps. I'm hoping it's not something terribly obvious.. :) 8-) It's a big (about 8'x4'x2thick) piece of glass on four pylons, above a local enterprise. The sun is behind it, shining through. It's a lousy scan from my Craposcan 2700F. The slide has much better detail and colour. The idea is to let the glass craze and crack as temperature variations get at it. There is now a split right down the middle. mike - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information
Beware of camera
http://www.popphoto.com/article.asp?print_page=ysection_id=4article_id=877page_number=1preview= Short fun article some of you may have read before. Pentax makes a brief appearance too (unfortunately). Enjoy! Cheers, Ryan
Re: ist D, a trooper
Several reasons to be glad in there Juan. Happy for all of them. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Juan Buhler [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Monday, March 28, 2005 12:01 PM Subject: ist D, a trooper So, it's after midnight on Friday night, and I'm riding the Vespa back home after shooting some pics at Bruno's in the Mission. I'm doing 25/30mph, following, but not too close to another car. Suddenly, a Mercedes pulls from a parking spot as I was passing, hits the Vespa on the side, and off I fly. Took a nice fall, but it was lucky, was able to absorb the hit without any injuries. The Vespa wasn't as lucky: It runs OK, but the shop said that the body work will cost as much as buying a used one of the same model in good shape. The Mercedes guy will pay for this through his insurance it seems, so all is good. The ist D was hanging from my back during all this. After standing up and cursing the guy in the car, it was the first thing I checked. Switched it on OK, the FA35 has no marks, the last picture I had taken displayed bright and happy in the lcd. Nothing happened to it. I'm amazed that I fell from a motorcycle, absorbed the hit by flexing and rolling a bit, and the camera didn't even get a scratch! Anyway--another bonding experience with my istD :-) The Vespa, after: http://photos7.flickr.com/7630742_81fb13a6f0_o_d.jpg j -- Juan Buhler http://www.jbuhler.com photoblog at http://photoblog.jbuhler.com
UNEP Focus on Your World results!
Mentioned sometime back that I was notified that I made the finals in the youth category of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Focus on Your World photo comp. Well, didn't place, but did get an honorary mention (yay me!) Yes, it was shot on Pentax gear. It was taken during my pre-Canon days. Competition brief here: http://www.unep-photo.com/en/outline/index.html And you'll find me somewhere in there too, if you're curious enough. It's quite interesting to know I've got a super large photo (well, the 2002-2003 ones I saw exhibited were rather big..) at the world expo somewhere in Japan, and I'll probably never get to see it.. Oh well. Guess I'll have to win the next one so they'll fly me there. Cheers, Ryan
Re: UNEP Focus on Your World results!
Thanks! Ry - Original Message - From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2005 4:00 AM Subject: Re: UNEP Focus on Your World results! Hi! It's quite interesting to know I've got a super large photo (well, the 2002-2003 ones I saw exhibited were rather big..) at the world expo somewhere in Japan, and I'll probably never get to see it.. Oh well. Guess I'll have to win the next one so they'll fly me there. Congrats... Boris
Re: OT: BBC WIldlife Photographer competition
Kenneth, I love your magpie/wolf/caribou capture. No shortage of rich subject matter there, and the framing/composition couldn't be better! Very nice, and good luck. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: John Forbes [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2005 9:13 PM Subject: Re: OT: BBC WIldlife Photographer competition Good luck. I especially like your cranes picture, but they are all great. John On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 20:23:10 -0500, Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wish me luck. I've entered 7 images in the BBC competition. You can check them out @ http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/entries2005bbcwildlifephotographercomp etition/ I've been following the BBC competition off the last several years thanks to several phenomenal photo opportunities last year in Denali I feel I have a good chance in the categories that I've entered: Animal Behavior - Birds, Animal Behavior - Mammals, Animal Portraits and In Praise of Plants. 4 of the images were taken with the *istD 3 were taken with A PZ1P. Lenses were - 600mm FA, 300mm f4.5 FA 70-210mm F. Take a look let me know what you think. (Some or all of these images have been seen here before) Kenneth Waller -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/ -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.8.0 - Release Date: 21/03/2005
Re: Photo exhibit
Agreed! Left border's a bit close, but that jumping lady's priceless! Great eye, Juan.. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Peter Lacus [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2005 10:13 PM Subject: Re: Photo exhibit Juan, http://www.jbuhler.com/html/ca020262_hi.html that jumping lady... Great shot! Bedo.
Re: Photo exhibit
Won't be anywhere near, but good form Juan! Like the pic too.. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Juan Buhler [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2005 7:52 AM Subject: Photo exhibit Hello PDMLers, I have two of my photographs exhibited at the Stepping Stone gallery, in Huntington, NY. More, one of them was selected for the exhibition card: http://www.steppingstonegallery.com/new_exhibition.htm If anyone is near there, you might want to check it out... j -- Juan Buhler http://www.jbuhler.com blog at http://www.jbuhler.com/blog
Re: eBay Scamming - a good read
lol! It's called scambaiting, Cotty- this whole community: http://419eater.com/ is dedicated to it! I read the pdf though. Great stuff, but I was hoping they had a picture of the scammers face at the end! Anticlimax.. :) Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax list pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, March 08, 2005 12:13 AM Subject: eBay Scamming - a good read I didn't mark this as OT, as most here use eBay. This is a bloody good read - go here: http://pages.sbcglobal.net/dumbmrblah/Scamming%20the%20Scammer.htm and download the PDF and read at your leisure. Very funny, and very relevant Best, Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
OT: Any PDMLers in Romania?
Help needed.. Cheers, Ryan
Any PDMLer going to BH anytime soon?
Was wondering if a list member would be popping into BH (or any major photo store) anytime soon. Need some help to purchase a lens hood (which Australia doesn't seem to get..). Very much appreciated. Cheers, Ryan
Re: The F 50/1.4 gets even more valuable ...
I just sold ebayed for GBP140- that guy did quite well.. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Joe Wilensky [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Friday, March 04, 2005 4:52 AM Subject: The F 50/1.4 gets even more valuable ... It's madness! An SMC-F 50mm f/1.4 for $359 ... I do have one of these, and while it is extremely nice, performing essentially the same (in my eyes, anyway) as the A and FA versions of the lens, the F version isn't a Limited ... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=3876909476ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT Joe -- Joe Wilensky Editor, Cornell Chronicle Cornell News Office 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://www.news.cornell.edu/Chronicle.html
PDML lurker unveiled! (more BrizPDML)
Meet Mark MacLean and his pristine LX: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3163011 Mark MacLean meets John Coyle's gorgeous setup.. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3163004 Cheers, Ryan
Re: PDML lurker unveiled! (more BrizPDML)
Think it was a smokebreak. He's back :) Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Keith Whaley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 1:58 AM Subject: Re: PDML lurker unveiled! (more BrizPDML) Ryan Lee wrote: Meet Mark MacLean and his pristine LX: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3163011 Mark MacLean meets John Coyle's gorgeous setup.. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3163004 Photo.net is either out for a smoke break or taking a much-needed nap! keith whaley Cheers, Ryan
Re: Bris PDML follow up...
Me too.. getting really slack with uploading lately.. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3161696 http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3161686 Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: John Coyle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 11:12 PM Subject: Re: Bris PDML follow up... Finally (11:00pm) got my act together and edited and uploaded the latest Brisbane PDML shots: http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=476246 for a look. We went to the exhibition of Tim Page's photos, covering the period 1966 to date, Vietnam, Cambodia etc - great stuff. Another meet tomorrow, my place, just for coffee and chat. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia - Original Message - From: John Coyle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 5:32 PM Subject: Re: Bris PDML follow up... Hi Tan - still struggling to find time! Yet another order received today, so why won't these guys leave me alone! vbg John Coyle Praxis Data Solutions (www.epraxisdata.com) Brisbane, Australia - Original Message - From: Tan and Steve [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 12:27 PM Subject: Bris PDML follow up... Hey John and Ryan! Any pics from Friday yet? Hope you had a great time, I know that I did! tan. :)
Re: Bris PDML follow up...
She is! The amount of time that girl's been spending at the gym and the miles she's clocked up cycling around, she's looking really buff too. Frank, you don't want to ask her what bike she's going to be hooked up with really soon, or how much it costs.. Let's just say that that if it were a lens, it'd be big glass.. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2005 10:55 AM Subject: Re: Bris PDML follow up... Frank opined: Actually, you ~do~ want to look at the pix. There's a profile of Tan. I can say no more... LOL Yes, Tan is looking VERY helathy. Her recent medical procedure was obviously a great success. Nice hair look as well. Way to go, young lady. Paul
Hmm.. ist DS competition?
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/canoneos350d/ Canon 350D: About the same dimensions as the ist DS, 60g lighter, and 8 megapixels. Thoughts? Rgds, Ryan
Re: Hmm.. ist DS competition?
Of course I wasn't suggesting it was the camera to switch systems for. Like I'd be that bold! I'm suggesting that DSLR manufacturers need to stay somewhat competitive in emerging markets as well. This newcomer is pretty much the same size (and lighter) as the ist DS, and at 8mp, and cheaper than most of the 6.3mp's around now (the ist DS is slightly cheaper, but people often go it's a hundred dollars more, but it's 2 megapixels more!), it's definitely going to be very tempting to an SLR virgin. Not to mention the price is list price, it often comes out cheaper doesn't it? I think it's exciting news because unlike with the 20D, it looks like this is a direct assault on the competition's strong markets (ist D, ist DS, D70). I also think it's pretty astute of Canon not to shoot themselves in the foot like Nikon did with the D70 making the D100 more or less obsolete (the 350D has an 8.0mp sensor, while the 20D still hangs on to its 8.3mp). Bottom line, I want to know which battle Pentax (actually Nikon too for that matter) will choose to fight. Can they take on the 20D? I'm not even sure they've got the scale to take on the 350D in terms of price! I'd much rather see a 10mp ist Dx than them cut the ist ds price in half.. Thoughts? Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Alin Flaider [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Ryan Lee pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2005 12:07 AM Subject: Re: Hmm.. ist DS competition? The too small viewfinder denies the other main reason for operating a DSLR. No true spot meter either. Certainly not the camera to switch systems for. Servus, Alin Ryan wrote: RL http://www.dpreview.com/articles/canoneos350d/ RL Canon 350D: About the same dimensions as the ist DS, 60g lighter, and 8 RL megapixels. Thoughts?
Re: Hmm.. ist DS competition?
I've had the ist D but am now I'm shooting a 20D, I dare say the 20D at 1600 looks -much- better than the ist D at 800. Would love an explanation- I'm quite happy to go with what works.. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2005 2:44 AM Subject: Re: Hmm.. ist DS competition? 8mp isn't enough of an improvement in resolution over 6mp to make much difference, especially as there will be an increase in noise at higher ISOs. This will have to be removed by software which will probably cost quality. If it's the usual Canon construction for their lower end cameras the feel will just be yucckie. Ryan Lee wrote: http://www.dpreview.com/articles/canoneos350d/ Canon 350D: About the same dimensions as the ist DS, 60g lighter, and 8 megapixels. Thoughts? Rgds, Ryan -- I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime. --P.J. O'Rourke
Re: Help! *istD problems (repost)
Probably not a very helpful post, but I experienced the opposite when I had an ist D. With a Sigma 28-70 2.8 EX, AF would constantly backfocus, MF was tack sharp. With the F 50 1.4, and FA 28 2.8 AF MF worked perfectly. Sounds like a rather bizarre problem. Hope you get it sorted out soon. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Gonz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2005 7:26 AM Subject: Help! *istD problems (repost) Reposting, since the first didnt seem to make it. I need some help with my *istD. For the longest time, I've been having problems with my pics being quite soft wide open. I thought that it was just because the lens was wide open. I have alot of manual focus lenses, which I use often. The problem showed up mainly with them, so I went back to look at some of the pics more carefully, and I noticed a pretty consistent pattern. There were areas of sharpness alright, but not where I wanted them to be. I was consistently back-focusing. So I did some tests. I mounted my FA* 85 1.4 on the camera, set it on a tripod, and proceded to make some careful experiments to see if I could put the blame where it belonged, on me or the camera. The setup was your typical measurebating focus test setup. I had a ruler at an angle with a target off to the side of it where I focused. I took pictures with and without autofocus. The result: no matter how carefully I manually focused, the autofocus was always right on the money, and I always back focused. I adjusted the diopter after autofocusing to see if I could match the camera's focus point, took my glasses off, put my glasses on, danced around the camera, but no matter, I always back-focused. What is going on here? Doesnt the autofocus see the same thing I do? Or is something mal-adjusted somewhere? When I look through the viewfinder after I auto focus, it seems to be in decent focus, but it looks pretty much the same as when I focus manually. If I then switch to manual focus and get it out of focus and back in and take the pic, it is back-focused! Am I going blind? The second problem is that I seem to always be adjusting exposure upwards in the PS raw program, usually between .5 and 1.0 stops. What should a good histogram look like? My camera seems to like to underexpose, in my opinion. Is this normal because of the blown hilites problem? When I bring in the raw pics into PS raw, the histogram usually shows no pixel values above the halfway point, yet if I look at the histogram using the *istD lcd panel, it seems to show some luminance values, although very few of them, up to the max luminance value. Why is there a discrepancy? I am going to try the same thing with Pentax raw and see if the histogram matches PS raw to some degree. I know that PS camera raw breaks up the values into RGB components, while Pentax combines them into a single histogram, so there might be an apples-oranges thing going on here. Anyhow, I would love to tap the collective PDML brains to see what I need to do here to solve some of these technical issues. Thanks ahead of time for any help you can give me. rg
Re: OT - Computer nerds unite! I have a networking problem...
Noone agrees with me it's probably an XP SP2 problem? I've got a dollar on the problem going away if she does a rollback. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Larry Cook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 10:56 PM Subject: Re: OT - Computer nerds unite! I have a networking problem... Sounds like you're using the PC as a bridge connection for the laptop to get out to the internet. A better arrangement would be to use a router between the cable modem and the computers. Each computer would hook directly to the router and would be able to access the internet without depending upon having the other computer turned on. A 4-port router is pretty cheap - about 40USD - and comes with a setup CD that pretty easily configures the computers on the network. Linksys and Belkin are two popular routers here in the states for home networking equipment. Adding a router has the additional benefit of built-in firewall called Network Address Translation (NAT). The outside world only sees the IP address of the router and not the IP addresses of the computers on your network. Paul I know that this does not address your immediate problems but I agree with Paul about adding a router to your network. I think that it would actually simplify things for you and be more robust and secure. I currently have a network at home with a Linksys Router (BEFSX41) and 16 port switch (EZXS16W) supporting 6 PCs a couple of network attached hard drives, two printers, scanners, etc. all accessing the internet via a cable modem. The setup and maintenance of the network is relatively easy. The router is a DHCP server which means that it assigns the IP addresses to each of the PCs and administers the network. There is very little for you the user to do after it is setup. Adding a PC is not much more than attaching to an open port on the network. Just a suggestion and maybe an inappropriate one at this time but worth considering after you sort the current problem out. Larry
Re: OT - Computer nerds unite! I have a networking problem...
Perhaps.. Don't mind me, I'm not a big SP2 fan as everyone knows by now. Actually I'm not even an XP fan.. Go 2k Pro! Insert Cotty's Go Mac! here Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Rob Brigham [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 2:35 AM Subject: RE: OT - Computer nerds unite! I have a networking problem... I think that is quite possible - on the basis that SP2 introduced the windows firewall amongst other things. Rolling back seems a little severe though... The point is that regardless of the cause of the problem, a router is much more efficient and reliable than a PC sharing the internet connection anyway - not to mention simpler to set up. Machines could then work independantly and the 'connected' machine doesn't have to spend resource serving up stuff to the remote. -Original Message- From: Ryan Lee [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 22 February 2005 16:29 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT - Computer nerds unite! I have a networking problem... Noone agrees with me it's probably an XP SP2 problem? I've got a dollar on the problem going away if she does a rollback. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Larry Cook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 10:56 PM Subject: Re: OT - Computer nerds unite! I have a networking problem... Sounds like you're using the PC as a bridge connection for the laptop to get out to the internet. A better arrangement would be to use a router between the cable modem and the computers. Each computer would hook directly to the router and would be able to access the internet without depending upon having the other computer turned on. A 4-port router is pretty cheap - about 40USD - and comes with a setup CD that pretty easily configures the computers on the network. Linksys and Belkin are two popular routers here in the states for home networking equipment. Adding a router has the additional benefit of built-in firewall called Network Address Translation (NAT). The outside world only sees the IP address of the router and not the IP addresses of the computers on your network. Paul I know that this does not address your immediate problems but I agree with Paul about adding a router to your network. I think that it would actually simplify things for you and be more robust and secure. I currently have a network at home with a Linksys Router (BEFSX41) and 16 port switch (EZXS16W) supporting 6 PCs a couple of network attached hard drives, two printers, scanners, etc. all accessing the internet via a cable modem. The setup and maintenance of the network is relatively easy. The router is a DHCP server which means that it assigns the IP addresses to each of the PCs and administers the network. There is very little for you the user to do after it is setup. Adding a PC is not much more than attaching to an open port on the network. Just a suggestion and maybe an inappropriate one at this time but worth considering after you sort the current problem out. Larry
Re: OT - Computer nerds unite! I have a networking problem...
Given it was working fine previously, I'm going to hazard a guess that it's nothing to do with the connection or your settings. Did you recently 'upgrade' to XP Service Pack 2? Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Tan and Steve [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Net [EMAIL PROTECTED] pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 7:10 AM Subject: OT - Computer nerds unite! I have a networking problem... Hey all, I just know that one of you out there will be able to answer this! Basically, I have my lappy networked to my PC via ethernet. All was working fine when all of a sudden two days ago, I get the little yellow exclamation mark over the network connection in the windows task bar near the time. When I click on it it says that there is Limited or No connectivitiy. When I click on repair it says that windows is trying to renew my IP address but after a while brings up an error and says that it was unsuccessful and to contact the network administrator (hehe, that would be ME! eek!). I am able to view the hard drives and shared folders/files on each computer, however, I am unable to access the internet or email on the lappy. I am running Win XP on both systems. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated! Thanks so much in advance!! :) Tan. Tanya Mayer Photography Brisbane, Qld, Australia www.tanyamayer.com Ph +61 (07) 3315 4549 Mobile +61 0437831247
Re: Hi stranger!
lol I actually watched that movie. Hilarious but you'd have to be in a really camp mood. Or stoned. Or both. where is woopwoop? Frank, that is the question. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 2:57 PM Subject: Re: Hi stranger! Quoting frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED]: What or where is woopwoop? Sounds like it could be a dirty word or something. Woop Woop: Noun - see also Back o' Bourke' and 'Beyond the Black Stump' There's even a movie called Welcome to Woop Woop -see http://www.iig.com.au/film/welcomewoop.html (but it might not make much sense to non-Aussies.. hell, it doesn't make much sense to me!) Cheers Brian +++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia
Hi stranger!
Heya Tan- good to see you're no longer in woopwoop! Where are you living these days, and how have you been? Guess I'll find out on Wednesday.. Anyway, I'm writing to ask if you have any interest at all in going up to moonfest on Thursday. Thoughts? Ry
Re: Hi stranger!
Sorry meant to be offlist! Apologies, Ryan - Original Message - From: Ryan Lee [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005 2:41 PM Subject: Hi stranger! Heya Tan- good to see you're no longer in woopwoop! Where are you living these days, and how have you been? Guess I'll find out on Wednesday.. Anyway, I'm writing to ask if you have any interest at all in going up to moonfest on Thursday. Thoughts? Ry
Re: Brisbane PDML outing
Hi John, I actually went to the exhibition last Saturday. It was pretty good. 3 or 4 of his captures really stood out for me, mostly in poignant rather than peaceful ways. Might still be up for a meet- just say when. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: John Coyle [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 1:42 PM Subject: Brisbane PDML outing For all in the Brisbane area: Tim Page's exhibition at the Powerhouse runs until February 27th, Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 8pm. Can't do it this week-end, but Jan and I are wondering if you'd all like to visit the exhibition followed by a meet at our place (New Farm, for those who don't know) and a casual meal. We're thinking maybe Tuesday 22nd or Wednesday 23rd, starting at 6:00 pm. Just email me if interested and we'll sort out the details. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia
Re: PESO: Harpist
I love the framing and mood of the shot, but I'm not sure about the focus. I might have preferred it to be on the harpist herself. Don't mind the grain too much. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2005 12:56 AM Subject: PESO: Harpist This shot was taken at an evening benefit recital for our church's musical instrument fund: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3123744 PZ-1p, FA 50/1.7, TMax P3200 (note the grain!), spotmetered off the wood on the harp; exposure not recorded but the light was =very= dim, and I think it was about 1/30 wide open. I'm getting another image from this shoot ready for the April BW PUG. Comments welcomed! Rick __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: PESO: Automaton
Ah that would have made a pretty interesting shot too, but much harder to get thanks to the rear demistors. And no I haven't got a convertible. And no, I don't want to cause an accident by making someone swerve away from my lens. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Ronald Arvidsson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Monday, February 14, 2005 7:00 PM Subject: PESO: Automaton Hi, I really like a picture out of everyday life. I hate commuting but its the life for many people. I would have liked the incoming cars in foreground though. Cheers, Ronald
Re: PESO: Damn Machine!
An interesting shot from a refreshing perspective Dave. I do however agree with Will on the focus- I might have liked it more if it were on her eyelid instead. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: David S [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Monday, February 14, 2005 11:43 PM Subject: PESO: Damn Machine! G'day folks, Shot of my Mum while she was checking her email. http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/PESO/peso_1.htm I'm a bit undecided about it. Would appreciate others' thoughts/comments. Be gentle, it's my first time g Dave S
PESO: Simon vs The Trolley (revisited!)
The first time I put up a photo of Simon, it was for the 'transportation' themed PUG (I think..). Anyway, here's a different approach. Cotty, this one's for you! http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3115162size=lg Cheers, Ryan
Re: PESO: Unsuccessfully tried to set myself on fire today
Thanks Bob! I like the symmetry of the fire too. Looking at the shot now, I can't seem to figure out how I made those patterns I tried tracing the lines and picturing it mentally, but I still can't figure it out. Ah the vanishing arms.. I attempted to fix that with a long exposure (a second) and a rear curtain sync flash. Enough time to draw a couple of circles, and a flash at the end so I could keep my arms. Couple of problems with using the tripod, framing and maybe having a really messy background too, but overall I like the pic. I'll try my darndest to get a better version though! Hope to see some of your son's poi endeavours sometime too! Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2005 10:50 PM Subject: Re: PESO: Unsuccessfully tried to set myself on fire today Ryan, I like the symmetry of the fire. I showed the photo to #2 son, a poi wanna-be, and he was impressed. He said you had the arms in the photo and they are often missing. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, 13 Feb 2005 01:22:33 +1000, Ryan Lee [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Heya Frank.. Yup tis I. As for taking the shot, I set the camera and flash settings manually, handed it to a non photog friend, on a tripod with the words, in my general direction and click. In a flash of inspiration, he then went on to having one finger on the shutter release, the other hand on the panhead loosely, defeating the purpose of the tripod :( Anyway. Bought myself heaps more kerosene, and figure the next time I'll work it out. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2005 12:45 AM Subject: Re: PESO: Unsuccessfully tried to set myself on fire today I think it's a cool shot, regardless of technical issues. I mean, after all, you're crippled by what you're shooting with, aren't you? vbg But seriously, who is that young fellow with the fire blazing about him? Is that you? Did you stick the cam on a 'pod and self-time? Or did you take the photo of another crazy person flinging fire frantically about? Enquiry minds want to know? If you've already answered such questions, I wouldn't know as I've seen no posts responding to this pic. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
Re: PESO: Simon vs The Trolley (revisited!)
Thanks. I had better results setting the flash at 1/8th, but the recycle time wasn't fast enough on my puny AA's. Afterall, it was a burst of 8 in 1.3 seconds. Boy I'd like one of those external flash power packs... Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax list pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2005 11:26 PM Subject: Re: PESO: Simon vs The Trolley (revisited!) On 13/2/05, Ryan Lee, discombobulated, unleashed: The first time I put up a photo of Simon, it was for the 'transportation' themed PUG (I think..). Anyway, here's a different approach. Cotty, this one's for you! http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3115162size=lg Very cool. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
Re: PESO: Unsuccessfully tried to set myself on fire today
Thanks Marnie. According to homeofpoi.com, 'Poi' are a traditional Maori dance prop and has given rise to a contemporary style of spinning popular all over the world. Basically weighted cords which are twirled- could be tennis balls on string, which I made to practise with, or kevlar wicks on chains (which i bought..). I suppose I started because I'm similarly confused. Had to find out for myself what the fuss was about :) Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Monday, February 14, 2005 7:39 AM Subject: Re: PESO: Unsuccessfully tried to set myself on fire today In a message dated 2/12/2005 6:47:06 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On Thu, 10 Feb 2005 00:34:17 +1000, Ryan Lee [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just got my first pair of fire poi! Not a fantastic pic (technically atrocious), but if I put more thought into it, I'm sure I'll come up with better results. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3104635size=lg Any thoughts? Cheers, Ryan === I think it is a cool image. Although I am totally puzzled why someone would want to do this, and I have no idea what fire poi is. In other words, I liked it despite my confusion. Marnie aka Doe
Re: PESO: Simon vs The Trolley (revisited!)
Lol! I knew someone was going to 'correct' me. I thought it'd be one of the Americans though! Thanks I like it too. Apart from the poi, it gives me another image to try to perfect. Guess my photography calendar's full for the year :) Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Monday, February 14, 2005 3:32 AM Subject: Re: PESO: Simon vs The Trolley (revisited!) On Sun, 13 Feb 2005 23:21:48 +1000, Ryan Lee [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The first time I put up a photo of Simon, it was for the 'transportation' themed PUG (I think..). Anyway, here's a different approach. Cotty, this one's for you! http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3115162size=lg Cheers, Ryan That's a trolley? Around these parts, a trolley is a tram or a streetcar, in otherwords a street railway system: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2629172 What you have captured Simon jumping over is a grocery cart, around these parts. All that aside, it's a hell of a cool image!! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
Re: PESO: Djupvasshytta
Hi Ronald, Thanks for the info! The documentary I saw was on Lituya Bay, I didn't remember the name at the time though. Being a seismologist sounds very interesting. Apart from those people they interview on tv documentaries, I can't say I've ever met one. Have you ever gone out of your way to witness an earthquake or a volcanic eruption first hand? Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Ronald Arvidsson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Monday, February 14, 2005 5:00 AM Subject: Re: PESO: Djupvasshytta Hi, Being a seismologist (having taught this stuff) I think youre views are stimulating. Therefore I would like to add some stuff here. You are thinking of fjord-tsunamis and there is a special example in Alaska, the Lituya bay, about 240 km north of Sitka in Alaska, where landslides causes waves to splash up to 500m in height on the other side. There is also a modern case from Norway!!! which was the most disastrous tsunami like thing in northwestern Europe in modern history. These tsunamis are although high only dangerous in the near vicinity as opposed to earthquake induced tsunamis which may hit half a globe away. The other two BIG sources for tsunamis - apart from earthquakes - are deep water landslides ( also known from Norway some 6500 years ago) and collapse of volcanoes Krakatoa 19th century San Torini (Greece) 1500 BC which are as bad as the Indonesian earthquake. My appology for writing this is that I'm a Pentaxian. Cheers, Ronald Ryan Lee Fri, 11 Feb 2005 22:59:09 -0800 Bedo, That's a great shot. It reminds me of a documentary I watched on megatsunamis, hundreds of metres high. Considering the recent catastrophic tsunami was not even close to that, the trailer caught my attention and I had to watch it. It turns out that the rare phenomenon is caused by massive landslides into specifically featured lakes. It was quite frightening how high they got (they cut down trees to inspect the rings to find out). Anyway, your picture looks just like the scene they were researching.. Cheers, Ryan
Re: Welcoming myself
Hi Will, welcome to the list! Nice bunch of shots, keep them coming! Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Will Dimmit [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Monday, February 14, 2005 6:00 AM Subject: Welcoming myself Hi. I'm new to the list (48hrs our so now). Just thought I'd introduce myself and share a music (rock rather than jazz) photo. This was taken with my month old *ist DS mated to an SMC-A 70-210 f/4, hand held at ISO 3200. Took a good bit of work to calm down the noise, but I think the result bests what film can do at the same sensitivity. Makes me love my DS. Side note, what do the prefixes PESO and PAW mean? Thanks. Peace, will http://photos.ultimatetrip.net/photo.php?photo=28u=68|1|
Re: Welcoming myself
I coulda sworn it was 'Ya!' Ya! Ryan - Original Message - From: Steve Jolly [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Monday, February 14, 2005 10:05 AM Subject: Re: Welcoming myself Cotty wrote: I thought it was also a crusty old sea captain's moment of recognition - as in gravelly old 40-a-day voice 'Harr, me hearties'! Check your seafarer's dictionary - I think you'll find it's spelled Arr! S
Re: people portraits
Nice shot Godfrey. Looks like the sunlight helped out really well. If any gripe at all, his right hand looks a bit uncomfortable.. I like how he's leaning on the bike though. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Monday, February 14, 2005 8:47 AM Subject: PAW: people portraits I'm on a people/portrait jag this year with my PAW 2005 gallery. I'm expecting that the majority will be made with the *istDS, but occasionally an A2 shot might sneak in. This week's is #07: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/07.htm Comments and critique always appreciated. enjoy! Godfrey PAW 2005: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/ __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - 250MB free storage. Do more. Manage less. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250
Re: Peso - Afterglow
I see a gaggle forming outside my house already.. Please check the chalkboard for my self-immolation itinerary. :) Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Steve Jolly [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Monday, February 14, 2005 10:07 AM Subject: Re: Peso - Afterglow Mark Roberts wrote: Are you sure this isn't on the Ryan Lee tries to set himself on fire theme? ;-) We could make that a PUG... :-P S
Re: PESO: Djupvasshytta
Oh no ERN, I did mean to witness an earthquake or volcanic eruption first hand. Like those storm chasers who go round looking for tornados to study them or document.. I was wondering if he's done the seismic equivalent.. Cheers, Ryan PS. Was a pretty interesting documentary wasn't it? - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Monday, February 14, 2005 10:10 AM Subject: Re: PESO: Djupvasshytta Quoting Ryan Lee [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hi Ronald, Thanks for the info! The documentary I saw was on Lituya Bay, I didn't remember the name at the time though. Being a seismologist sounds very interesting. Apart from those people they interview on tv documentaries, I can't say I've ever met one. Have you ever gone out of your way to witness an earthquake or a volcanic eruption first hand? Ryan, do you perhaps mean the aftermath of an earthquake? Because if anyone's actually had advance warning of one so that they could go witness it, I haven't heard about that (and would be interested in the details.) BTW, I also saw a tsunami documentary that dealt with Lituya Bay -- may well have been the same documentary you saw. I didn't remember the name either. ERNR whose only use of the geology degree in recent memory consisted of explaining tsunamis to a small son.
Re: It's a wrap
Ah yes, artist of the moment with the orange gate things. I like the shot, but I'm not sure if I'd prefer a coloured version, given how his work is often emphasised by the use of colour (e.g. the island and the headland etc.). Alternatively, Christo and Jeanne-Claude have said, for example, that the gates don't have a specific meaning, rather than the meaning one chooses to find. Very non-romantically, the meaning could be in the debate.. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Monday, February 14, 2005 3:37 PM Subject: PESO: It's a wrap http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3117510 Comments, as much about the subject as my photo, welcome :) Pentax K-X - tri-x - grabbed it. annsan
Re: PESO -- Untitled 2
Pity the streetlamp partially obscures the building sign. I might also prefer it slightly wider to get more of the sidewalk. Purely subjective though. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Monday, February 14, 2005 4:32 PM Subject: PESO -- Untitled 2 Well I had a very unproductive day. I usually shoot a bunch of useless photos, if I have nothing better to do. All I saw that caught my eye was this. Taken with the 28-200mm FA which on a film body is just so-so but really finds it's mark on the *ist D. I bet it would be great on a DS as well. http://www.mindspring.com/~pjalling/PESO_--_untitled2.html Technical Information: Pentax *ist-D (Professional Black), iso 200 @ 1/350sec smc PENTAX-FA 28-200mmF3.8-5.6AL[IF] @ 85mm f11 As usual comments are welcome but may be totaly ignored. -- I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime. --P.J. O'Rourke
Re: PESO: Unsuccessfully tried to set myself on fire today
Heya Frank.. Yup tis I. As for taking the shot, I set the camera and flash settings manually, handed it to a non photog friend, on a tripod with the words, in my general direction and click. In a flash of inspiration, he then went on to having one finger on the shutter release, the other hand on the panhead loosely, defeating the purpose of the tripod :( Anyway. Bought myself heaps more kerosene, and figure the next time I'll work it out. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2005 12:45 AM Subject: Re: PESO: Unsuccessfully tried to set myself on fire today I think it's a cool shot, regardless of technical issues. I mean, after all, you're crippled by what you're shooting with, aren't you? vbg But seriously, who is that young fellow with the fire blazing about him? Is that you? Did you stick the cam on a 'pod and self-time? Or did you take the photo of another crazy person flinging fire frantically about? Enquiry minds want to know? If you've already answered such questions, I wouldn't know as I've seen no posts responding to this pic. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
Re: Snowflake - Take 2.
Absolutely gorgeous capture Fred! And with the amount of effort it seems required to capture one snowflake, it's no wonder people think no two snowflakes are identical! Looking forward to more of your experiments. Excellent stuff.. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Fred Widall [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2005 12:18 PM Subject: PESO: Snowflake - Take 2. http://www.flickr.com/photos/fwwidall/4696406/ Here's my second attempt at photographing snowflakes. This time I just used my SMC 55mm F2 attached to my screwmount bellows, on my *ist-DS. The camera was again mounted on my Soligor macro fousing rail, which was in turn mounted on my tripod. The snowflake was captured on a sheet of glass, and place over a plastic bucket with a flashlight inside it. I set up a card table outside my house to hold everything - to my neighbour's amusement. I tried harder to ensure everything was parallel in focus, and was rewarded with a much better image than last time. Unhappily the snow decided to stop falling very soon after I had everything set up so I only ended up with this one 'keeper'. I cropped and coloured the image in Photoshop. Bring on the snow, I'm ready for it !! DETAILS: File date: 2005:02:12 10:58:38 Camera make : PENTAX Corporation Camera model : PENTAX *ist DS Date/Time: 2005:02:12 08:25:38 Resolution : 400 x 500 Flash used : No Exposure time: 0.0020 s (1/500) ISO equiv. : 200 Whitebalance : Manual Metering Mode: center weight Exposure : aperture priority (semi-auto) Jpeg process : Baseline -- Fred Widall, Email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] URL: http://www.ist.uwaterloo.ca/~fwwidall --
Re: On My Way to Work
Interesting spotting Rick. Not a big fan of the left crop, and the wonky verticals, but I think the subject has lots of potential (black and white to emphasise line and depth maybe?). Being on the way to work, I suppose that means that if you agree with me, you'll have 5 days a week, week after week to work on it! Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2005 12:56 AM Subject: PESO: On My Way to Work Taken on my way to work this morning. It's chilly but beautiful here in Philadelphia. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3109942 Rick __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250
Re: meet Timur
That's classic Peter! I often resort to the same tactic when doing animal closeups :) Here are a couple of such shots: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3109909size=lg http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3109900 Whatever works! Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Peter Lacus [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Friday, February 11, 2005 6:06 PM Subject: Re: meet Timur Regarding the background - I took this shot with my right hand, while my left hand was busy keeping Timur cosy. :-) Cheers, Peter
Re: PESO: Automaton
Would like to say yes I was recklessly endangering my life and the lives of others for the sake of photography, but unfortunately, I was passenger side :) Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Michael Heim [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2005 7:41 AM Subject: AW: PESO: Automaton Did you take this picture while driving??? Michael -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: Ryan Lee [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Gesendet: Donnerstag, 10. Februar 2005 14:06 An: PDML Betreff: PESO: Automaton http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3107166size=lg Any comments appreciated :) Cheers, Ryan
Re: Another PESO
A wonderful shot, Joe. Nicely balanced levels too, great framing, and spot on mood! Keep them coming.. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2005 12:41 PM Subject: Another PESO http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/cat/3342/display/2582715 The subject is also the mission at Carmel, California. This is a companion to the one I posted a few days ago. Comments welcome. Joe
Re: PESO: Djupvasshytta
Bedo, That's a great shot. It reminds me of a documentary I watched on megatsunamis, hundreds of metres high. Considering the recent catastrophic tsunami was not even close to that, the trailer caught my attention and I had to watch it. It turns out that the rare phenomenon is caused by massive landslides into specifically featured lakes. It was quite frightening how high they got (they cut down trees to inspect the rings to find out). Anyway, your picture looks just like the scene they were researching.. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2005 2:33 AM Subject: Re: PESO: Djupvasshytta Nicely done. Would love to see this either around sunrise or sunset - better light. -Original Message- From: Peter Lacus [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Feb 11, 2005 5:03 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Djupvasshytta From my trip to Scandinavia: http://www.misenet.sk/Djupvasshytta/ Taken on the route from the Geiranger Fjord in Norway. Djupvasshytta was written on the lodge, but I don't know what it does mean - could any of our Norwegian friends help me with translation, please? Bedo. PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com
Re: PESO: Djupvasshytta
Actually, this probably explains it better than I can: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megatsunami Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Ryan Lee [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2005 5:01 PM Subject: Re: PESO: Djupvasshytta Bedo, That's a great shot. It reminds me of a documentary I watched on megatsunamis, hundreds of metres high. Considering the recent catastrophic tsunami was not even close to that, the trailer caught my attention and I had to watch it. It turns out that the rare phenomenon is caused by massive landslides into specifically featured lakes. It was quite frightening how high they got (they cut down trees to inspect the rings to find out). Anyway, your picture looks just like the scene they were researching.. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2005 2:33 AM Subject: Re: PESO: Djupvasshytta Nicely done. Would love to see this either around sunrise or sunset - better light. -Original Message- From: Peter Lacus [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Feb 11, 2005 5:03 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Djupvasshytta From my trip to Scandinavia: http://www.misenet.sk/Djupvasshytta/ Taken on the route from the Geiranger Fjord in Norway. Djupvasshytta was written on the lodge, but I don't know what it does mean - could any of our Norwegian friends help me with translation, please? Bedo. PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com
Re: PAW: Water Color Painting
Boris, I agree with Bruce- really nice shot. I particularly like how the black vertical lines look as if they were drawn with charcoal or crayon. Wonderful effect, nice balance- and extra points for life-imitating-art. Very nice. Cheers, Ryan - Original Message - From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Boris Liberman pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2005 5:35 PM Subject: Re: PAW: Water Color Painting Hello Boris, I've had to look at this a couple of times. Each time I look, the more I like it. It kinda grows on you. It must be a combination of the water color effect along with the almost monochromatic look to it. There are hints of color here and there, but not dominant at all. Very nice shot. -- Best regards, Bruce Friday, February 11, 2005, 10:02:35 AM, you wrote: BL Hi! BL Since I got my *istD, I did not try my M 35/2.8. I admit it was indeed a BL mistake. BL http://www.photoforum.ru/rate/photo.php?photo_id=169559 BL What do you say? BL Boris BL P.S. Don't be alarmed. It is english-russian site, not just russian.
PESO: Automaton
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3107166size=lg Any comments appreciated :) Cheers, Ryan
