John Yates?

2007-08-12 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I'm trying to get in touch with John Yates. I believe he may be a PDML subscriber. John, if you're reading this, please contact me off list. Thanks! Shel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Indepemdence Day

2007-07-04 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Dusting off an oldie ... http://home.earthlink.net/~shel-pix/independenceday.html Shel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

RE: OT: The earth moves for Mrs. Smye-Rumsby

2007-04-28 Thread Shel Belinkoff
4.3 ... you guys sure make a big fuss over something that, here, we just sleep through. We had a 4.3 a few weeks ago and not even the cats were concerned. I guess it's what you're used to. Shel [Original Message] From: Bob W http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6602677.stm Paul

RE: PAW 2007 - 21 - GDG

2007-04-28 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Godders ... quite a nice scene. you were working with good light, too. About what time was it when you were up on Twin Peaks? The lower left corner seems overly dark and lacking detail on my screen. Have you ever been to Mt. Davidson early in the AM or just before dusk when the cross was

Re: M85mm f2.0 bokeh

2007-04-28 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Shoot! I got some JCO leakage with this message ;-(( Can't imagine what I've missed. Please don't fill me in ;-)) Shel [Original Message] From: Tom C So? He's arguing a moot point and talking in circles. We all *already know* that the mathematically calculated DOF for a given lens

Re: DA* postponed to early july it seems

2007-04-27 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Any reason given for the delay? Previously, was there an actual release date specified? Is there a link to the DPReview comments and to Ned Bunnel's coments? Shel [Original Message] From: Jaume Lahuerta Well, let's hope it is only to July...in a Spanish website they say that the zooms

RE: M85mm f2.0 bokeh

2007-04-26 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Bill, I'm glad you chimed in with those pics. On thing that a lot of people fail to realize is that the bokeh you see on a small web image tends to smooth out as the photo gets larger. So, if, for example, the bokeh looks marginally smooth and acceptable on an 800 x 600 pixel web image,

RE: WAY OT, but not inflamatory: Roast Beef Sandwich

2007-04-26 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Well, MIke, that's not quite correct. Some of it is, and many of us here won't eat it either. But there is a lot of beef that is not treated with antibiotics, hormones, steroids, and which is not produced by being raised in crowded feedlots in stinking conditions. One just has to know where to

RE: WAY OT, but not inflamatory: Roast Beef Sandwich

2007-04-26 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Thanks to everyone who offered suggestions for my roast beef sandwich. Most appreciated! Shel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

RE: WAY OT, but not inflamatory: Roast Beef Sandwich

2007-04-26 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Unfortunately, a lot of our standards are essentially created by corporate interests and lobbying. There was a time when an Organic label here really meant something, but a few years ago the standards were reduced and, for many items, there's not much difference between organic and regular food

Re: WAY OT, but not inflamatory: Roast Beef Sandwich

2007-04-26 Thread Shel Belinkoff
That's not the issue, but, rather, an issue. Shel [Original Message] From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: 4/26/2007 10:41:00 AM Subject: Re: WAY OT, but not inflamatory: Roast Beef Sandwich P. J. Alling wrote: I wonder how much of that

WAY OT, but not inflamatory: Roast Beef Sandwich

2007-04-25 Thread Shel Belinkoff
OK gang, this may be one of the strangest questions asked on the PDML in quite a while, and might give the list a few chuckles. Apart from one sandwich in 1957, I've never had a roast beef sandwich. I've eaten a wide variety of food in many different countries, but never a roast beef sandwich.

Re: PESO - End

2007-04-25 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Good morning, Bruce ... First, I like that you're experimenting a little, and this was a good scene to play around with. I like the scene, but am not particularly fond of the rendering. It reminds me of printing a contrasty scene in the darkroom using Agfa Brovira #6 (some people will get that

Re: PAW 2007 - 20 - GDG

2007-04-25 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Godders Great concept. I looked at the pic before reading your entire post, and though that it was a remarkable situation to capture four planes in such a pattern Nice idea ;-)) Shel On 4/23/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I was out for my Saturday morning walk in Guadalupe River

Making a small DNG or RAW file

2007-04-25 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I suppose I already know the answer, but I thought I'd ask anyway: Is there any way to generate a small RAW or DNG file either from the camera or through image editing software? I'm thinking it would be nice if one could post such a file that's reasonably-sized for web use Shel -- PDML

Re: WAY OT, but not inflamatory: Roast Beef Sandwich

2007-04-25 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Wasn't it Pentax that came out with the pancake lens? Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi This isn't a camera list, is it? It's a culinary society with a Pentax addiction. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Making a small DNG or RAW file

2007-04-25 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Perhaps I wasn't clear. What I want(ed) to know was if there is some way to generate a true raw file, in either a format like PEF or DNG either directly from the camera or by resizing the file in some editing software (without changing to TIFF or JPEG or any other such format) to make it

Re: Protection glass / filters, especially consumer glass

2007-04-24 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Rob, A few years ago I did something like that using a damaged SMC filter. I couldn't see any scratches or abrasions, even when using a magnifier. However, I did ruin a 20mm Super Tak by cleaning it with Kodak lens tissue. although I couldn't see the scratches. When I brought the lens in for a

RE: PAW - Different Worlds

2007-04-24 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Frank, For the most part, I like the idea. The Asian woman in the background adds a lot to the photo. Framing is a little too tight on the right, and the slight tilt bothers me. Not enough to be real interesting, too much not to be annoying. Shel [Original Message] From: frank

RE: newbie question on aperatures

2007-04-24 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Often the quality of faster glass is better than that of slower (larger aperture number) lenses, although that's not always the case. Also, you can shoot and focus better in low light situations. IAC, of course you can compensate with longer exposures or slower shutter speeds. Shel [Original

RE: FS: Vivitar Series 1 28mm f/1.9 for Pentax K

2007-04-23 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I've used this lens and can attest to the good image quality @ $75.00 it's a good deal. Shel [Original Message] From: Joe Wilensky FS: Pentax K version of Vivitar Series 1 28mm f/1.9 VMC lens. Original wide-angle hood by Vivitar is included. Lens is in bargain condition by KEH

Re: a flower for Shel - GDG

2007-04-23 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Bill, Anecdotal evidence based on experience doesn't mean squat. It's not scientific. Greywolf is absolutely correct in his contention LOL Of course, over the years, in many areas, we've seen the scientific evidence means less than squat. Shel [Original Message] From: William Robb The

RE: Just for the hell of it!

2007-04-23 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Better in what way? I'm not sure that the general opinion is that digital is better than film. There are any number of people here who, even though they use digital, believe otherwise, at least for certain situations. Further, what has better got to do with making a pic that could not or would

Re: Protection glass / filters, especially consumer glass

2007-04-23 Thread Shel Belinkoff
In my case it was more than dust, but something more akin to a haze or a film. Yeah, there was a little dust in there as well. Apart from the dust, my theory about the haze is that there may be something in the lens, like lubricants, that emit some gas or evaporate slightly (we've all

RE: More 85mm f2.0 smc-M bokeh

2007-04-23 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Looks like I'm going to need tighter filtering, but, as long as I saw this ... JCO, the thread has moved from your specific comment through the general rendering of the 85mm lens bokeh to some general comments about bokeh. It's no longer about YOUR specific comments. Threads and discussions on

RE: a flower for Shel - GDG

2007-04-22 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I tend doubt that - can you substantiate your claim. In talking with people at a couple of labs here, they say the most popular subject they get are babies and - believe it or not - cats. Shel [Original Message] From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] The mos popular subjects of all (for

RE: MSNBC Poll: Is JCO really an asshole?

2007-04-22 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Norm, There was a time when you came on the list and discussed photography, posted and shared pics, and participated in some general discussions. Now, it seems, most of your posts are childish (woof woof), which, compared to posts by other people, seem to fit in pretty well with some of the

Re: a flower for Shel - GDG

2007-04-22 Thread Shel Belinkoff
LOL Indeed - I got lotsa cat pics Shel [Original Message] From: Digital Image Studio Shel Belinkoff wrote: ... In talking with people at a couple of labs here, they say the most popular subject they get are babies and - believe it or not - cats. Available captive targets, been

Re: MSNBC Poll: Is JCO really an asshole?

2007-04-22 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Subject: Re: MSNBC Poll: Is JCO really an asshole? Shel, you are correct, please accept my public apology. Sometimes wisdom is drowned out by frustration. Norm Shel Belinkoff wrote: Norm, There was a time when you came on the list and discussed photography, posted and shared pics

Re: a flower for Shel - GDG

2007-04-22 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi John - it's great that you were able to save these kittens. IIRC, you and Wendy have about seven cats of your own ... I sent the pi and some and info about them to a couple of friends who also foster cats and have associations with adoption agencies, just to spread the word. Thanks for

RE: Lens purchases... DA40/FA50....FA43?

2007-04-21 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Having owned and used all of these lenses, and given the cost factor, I'd go with the 43mm in a heartbeat. Shel [Original Message] From: AlexG I am going to order a couple of lenses. Having used an M42 50/1.4 it is a lens I cannot live without. Low-light silver bullet. I saw the DA

Re: ist D mirror hanging

2007-04-21 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Regardless, put in a set of known, good, fresh batteries. It's the least expensive and easiest way to start the diagnosis process. Shel [Original Message] From: J [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: 4/21/2007 9:15:20 AM Subject: Re: ist D mirror hanging

Re: OT - for those of you who have DVD equip that can playPAL

2007-04-20 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I've heard about reading. I saw an ad for it on television. Sounds like phun ;-)) Shel [Original Message] From: Digital Image I bet you have a nice comfy chair too, good for reading in ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Ground Cover Question

2007-04-20 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Check out space blankets which can be found at places like REI. I've used 'em when camping. What's especially nice about them is that they're very light and can be folded into a very small package, They're waterproof too. Plus, they have a reflective side or coating which can be used to fill

RE: RE: OT - for those of you whohaveDVD equipthatcanplayPALsystemDVD's

2007-04-20 Thread Shel Belinkoff
JCO wrote: True, but anyone who actually doesnt give a shit about having beautiful music or cinema in their home IS without a doubt UNcultured... === Well, let's get real. YOU were, and are, essentially talking about gear. A lot of people don't give a shit about

RE: OT - for those of you who have DVD equip that can playPAL

2007-04-20 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I can't believe JCO actually posted that! My Gawd! I'll have to read the full content of THAT message in the archives. Hey, JCO, get yourself some crayons and your books can have pretty pictures as well. Shel [Original Message] No, you have full right to stare at a blank wall every

RE: OT - for those of you who have DVD equip that can playPAL

2007-04-20 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Not always - my niece had a musical coloring book LOL Shel Reading is reading and listing to music is listening to music, and watching films is watching films. JCO Mark! Tom C. (listing to the music) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: OT - for those of you whohaveDVD equipthat canplayPALsystemDVD's

2007-04-20 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Let's have a contest ;-)) Shel [Original Message] From: David Savage PS I can think of much worse personal attacks than GW's At 09:39 PM 21/04/2007, you wrote: FUCK YOU GRAYWOLF, IF YOU CANT BOTH ARGUE ANY OF MY POINTS IN POSTS AS TO ACTUALLY BEING INCORRECT OR WHY, THEN SHUT THE

Re: OT: Useless cat

2007-04-19 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Is that supposed to be funny, or is it your sincere opinion? Shel [Original Message] From: Bob Shell I thought cats were useless by definition. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: a flower for Shel - GDG

2007-04-19 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Sheesh! Most people usually ignore me, now I'm getting flowers. I'm deeply troubled by this recent turn of events Shel [Original Message] From: David Savage ...and another: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/IMGP3390.jpg My, isn't Shel a popular fellow ;-) -- PDML

Re: PAW - Boo!

2007-04-19 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Frank, I like this one quite a bit. Clearly you didn't use a Pentax ghostless filter for this shot. Shel frank theriault wrote: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5868563 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO - Distortion

2007-04-19 Thread Shel Belinkoff
For those who care, it's back after I straightened out the problems on the web page. http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml-pics/distortion.html So, I'm walkin' along and I see this guy making faces at his reflection in a store window. I strike up a conversation and then get to take a couple of snaps.

Re: a flower for Shel - GDG

2007-04-19 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Does this stem from your insecurities about posting puns? Shel [Original Message] From: frank theriault So are you going to petal them elsewhere? Nah, I'm just going to leave it for now... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: a flower for Shel - GDG

2007-04-19 Thread Shel Belinkoff
You really have a prickly attitude. You need a rosier outlook. It seems you're always vining about one thing or another. Anyway, this isn't geranium to the original thread. Shel [Original Message] From: frank theriault On 4/19/07, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Does this stem from your

Re: a flower for Shel - GDG

2007-04-19 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Is that comment stamen from your insecurities? Shel [Original Message] From: frank theriault Or I could just pistil whip him... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: a flower for Shel - GDG

2007-04-19 Thread Shel Belinkoff
This thread is the pits! However, Norm, it's good to see you raison to the occasion. Shel [Original Message] From: Norm Baugher Mark, you're such a prune... Norm Mark Roberts wrote: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does

Re: OT - for those of you who have DVD equip that can playPAL systemDVD's

2007-04-19 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Ann ... Maybe I missed something here, but Viva Zapata (that is what you were looking for, right?) is available from numerous US sources on DVD. Here's one ... http://tinyurl.com/3bdzq5 I don't quite understand why you decided to buy from a foreign source on eBay. Shel [Original Message]

Re: a flower for Shel - GDG

2007-04-19 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Yes, I feel so ... special ;-)) Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi I see my flower for shel has brought about a bouquet of responses. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PAW - Boo!

2007-04-19 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Sounds like something Yogi Berra would say would say ... Shel [Original Message] From: frank theriault I have yet to hit my stride yet... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

RE: OT - for those of you who have DVD equip that canplayPALsystemDVD's

2007-04-19 Thread Shel Belinkoff
IIRC, there are numerous stores in San Francisco's Japan Town that sell multi-regional DVD players. Shel [Original Message] From: Tom C Because they don't sell non-region 1 DVD players at retail outlets in a country where 999,999,999 DVD's out of every 1,000,000,000 DVD's sold are

RE: OT - for those of you who have DVD equip that canplayPALsystemDVD's

2007-04-19 Thread Shel Belinkoff
S! You'll upset the world economy LOL Shel [Original Message] From: (Scott Loveless) OMG! Someone call the cops! And make sure you tell them about all those illegal gray market lenses at BH, too. -- Original message -- From: Tom C [EMAIL

Re: OT - for those of you who have DVD equip thatcan playPAL systemDVD's

2007-04-19 Thread Shel Belinkoff
That's odd. I have friends in other parts of the world who have such players, easily purchased in retail establishments in their cities. For example, a couple of friends in Tel Aviv have region free DVD players. And, as I said in an earlier post, they are readily available at numerous outlets

Re: PAW - Boo!

2007-04-19 Thread Shel Belinkoff
http://www.rinkworks.com/said/yogiberra.shtml Shel [Original Message] From: frank theriault I think my favourite (among so many!) Yogi Berraism was (when asked about a certain restaurant): Nobody goes there anymore, it's always too crowded. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT - for those of you who have DVD equip that can playPAL

2007-04-19 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hey, Norm, I'm pretty much like Godders and mark. No cable, an old, old set used only for watching DVDs and one PBS station, which is pretty much all the reception I could get from where I was located. 'Twas just fine for 20+ years. Now, because of my new location, I can get several stations,

RE: Size Sells?

2007-04-19 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Bigger is better - even an 8x10 sized image on an 11x14 sized sheet is better. But I've always been of the impression that prints that fill an 11x14 sheet in the long dimension are the minimum way to go. There are always exceptions, of course. Shel [Original Message] From: Mike Hamilton

Re: OT - for those of you who have DVD equip that can playPAL

2007-04-19 Thread Shel Belinkoff
It seems that JCO does ... sheesh! Sio much noise about watching TV and DVDs. Shel [Original Message] From: Digital Image Studio Does anyone really have to watch TV? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

RE: PESO 2007 - 19b - GDG

2007-04-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Godders, What's with the elliptical shape of the truck's rear wheels? Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/19b.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

RE: PAW - Coffeehouse Flowers

2007-04-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
LMAO Hi Frank, no, it doesn't work, but getting the hang of flash is sometimes difficult with new gear. Why am I laughing? Well, it's not at you or the pic, but for the longest time I've contended that since the advent of the popularity of digital many photogs who were shooting documentary or

Re: PAW - Coffeehouse Flowers

2007-04-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Regardless of the rationale Frank, you've shot and posted a flower pic. I've done it as well since I started shooting digital. I'm not making a critical judgement, just an observation - and people are doing it because it's so easy to do, and because flowers may be nice to photograph, and because

RE: PAW - Sipping Tea

2007-04-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
It's more up your alley, but I don't care much for it. Not much substance ... others, I'm sure, will find it to be a very fine photo. Regardless of my feelings about a couple of pics, it's good to see you posting and photographing again, and experimenting with the new medium. Shel [Original

PESO - Distortion

2007-04-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml-pics/distortion.html So, I'm walkin' along and I see this guy making faces at his reflection in a store window. I strike up a conversation and then get to take a couple of snaps. I decided to enhance his silly face by using the 85mm lens close up and shooting

Re: PESO - Distortion

2007-04-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Woof! Woof Wuf Arrrf Shel [Original Message] From: Norm Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: 4/18/2007 2:36:01 PM Subject: Re: PESO - Distortion Was he having a 60's flash-back? Norm Shel Belinkoff wrote: http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml

Re: PESO - Distortion

2007-04-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I can't seem to load the page, which is interesting since I seem to be able to load my own earthlink pages. Shel Belinkoff wrote: http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml-pics/distortion.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO - Distortion

2007-04-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hmmm ... how could that have happened? I wonder if while mucking around I may have inadvertently changed something. BTW, how'd you discover that? Shel [Original Message] From: Paul Sorenson Change the page name to *distort.html* and it'll work. -P Shel Belinkoff wrote: Hi Peter

Re: PESO - Distortion

2007-04-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Message] From: Digital Image Studio Shel Belinkoff wrote: Hmmm ... how could that have happened? I wonder if while mucking around I may have inadvertently changed something. BTW, how'd you discover that? I used the following URL which allowed a free browsing of the web site directories

Re: PESO - Distortion

2007-04-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
/2007 5:59:29 PM Subject: Re: PESO - Distortion Something appears to have happened at EarthLink.net - I accessed the image fine earlier today, but at present it reports Page Not Found Maris Shel Belinkoff wrote: Hi Peter, I'll check on it on my next pass and see if there's some problem

Re: PESO - Distortion

2007-04-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
, too. ;} -P Shel Belinkoff wrote: Yes, I figured how Sorenson did it, and decided that I didn't want people to have free access to my web pages. This'll at least slow such things down a bit. I suppose I've been too lax with even the most rudimentary security and privacy measures

RE: a flower for Shel - GDG

2007-04-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Awww, shucks ... Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi Something about people shooting more flowers now with digital than they did with film? I dunno. Flowers are easy game... and it costs nothing to shoot a bunch of them ...

RE: PAW 2007 - 19 - GDG

2007-04-17 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Godders, I'm going to have to look at this one a few more times. My first reaction is quite positive. The pic has a haunting quality to it, something dreamlike or surreal. Unlike Maris, I think the woman on the right adds quite a bit to the feel of the photo. Her presence adds something to

Re: PAW 2007 - 19 - GDG

2007-04-17 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Godders, To be honest, I didn't really notice that black circle, but now that akaDoe has mentioned it, I'd agree. I thought about the pic during the day and realized that what I like about is that it very much reminds me of that great portrait of James Dean, Boulevard of Broken Dreams. For

Re: Lens cleaning - to do or not to do?

2007-04-17 Thread Shel Belinkoff
No, not at all. Remember, people were hung up on dust before there were digital cameras. And, having taken apart a few lenses because I saw huge dust globs, I was surprised to find how tiny the globs were. At least on the K 135/2.5, what appears big when you lock thru the front element, can be

Re: PESO - High on a Hill

2007-04-15 Thread Shel Belinkoff
TMI = Too Much Information Shel [Original Message] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 4/14/2007 9:58:16 PM Subject: Re: PESO - High on a Hill In a message dated 4/14/2007 9:48:39 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: TMI, Marnie Shel

RE: Pixel peeping and looking for defects (wasRe:Fullframelensesandthe K10D, CA anyone?)

2007-04-14 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Then you've not seen Aaron Reynolds' baseball photos. Quite exceptionally well done, actually. He only shoots JPEG at the ball park. Shel [Original Message] From: J. C. O'Connell Oh come on, you know as well as I that to get the same results exposure wise with jpeg as doing RAW

RE: Please unenable me!

2007-04-14 Thread Shel Belinkoff
No, that's not Leitz - that's Leica. Read the history of the camera and the company. Leitz hasn't been involved with Leica for a l-o-n-g time. Shel [Original Message] From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 4/14/2007 4:33:07 PM Subject:

Re: PESO - High on a Hill

2007-04-14 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Marnie, What's to the left of the gazebo? To the left and slightly down hill? Shel [Original Message] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 4/14/2007 2:10:04 PM Subject: Re: PESO - High on a Hill In a message dated 4/14/2007 11:53:11 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL

Re: PESO - High on a Hill

2007-04-14 Thread Shel Belinkoff
TMI, Marnie Shel [Original Message] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 4/14/2007 7:11:02 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What's to the left of the gazebo? To the left and slightly down hill? Shel == More hill to the left down to

RE: PESO - Tree Screen

2007-04-12 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Cool shot, aka. Your artistic sensibilities are starting to merge nicely with photographic technology. Pretty soon Bill Robb will suggest that you get a camera better suited to your vision ;-)) Shel [Original Message] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A different way to look at Big Rocks.

Re: See ya later

2007-04-12 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Norm, it never ceases to amaze me how articulate you can be. Shel [Original Message] From: Norm Baugher Woof, woo woo woof! Woof -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Protection glass / filters

2007-04-10 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Cool idea - although you may get some strange-sounding responses from me LOL Shel [Original Message] From: Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: 4/10/2007 5:36:40 AM Subject: Re: Protection glass / filters Hey, folks, While reading this

Re: Web Hosting: PBase or Photo.net?

2007-04-10 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Many, if not most, ISPs offer free or very inexpensive, space on their systems for subscribers. I put my pics up on the Earthlink servers and it works just fine for me. Earthlink allows me to have eight mailboxes, and each mailbox comes with a certain amount of free space which I use for hosting

Re: Web Hosting: PBase or Photo.net?

2007-04-10 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Tom, I can certainly understand your POV, and far be it from me to dissuade you. I'd like to point out one other thing: Once the three or four lines of code were written, there was no need to write any more code for subsequent pics, and, had I chosen to do so, I could have set things up just

Re: Web Hosting: PBase or Photo.net?

2007-04-10 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi, You posted two galleries before the cheapskate thread, both of which used a horizontal format. One was the window mannequins, the other was mostly (or completely) of trees, iirc. I thought those were with some template that you used. In any case, those presentations were simple, direct,

Re: Protection glass / filters

2007-04-09 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Why would a DSLR require different filters than used on a film camera? Personally, I think the use of DSLR filters is hype and just a marketing ploy. I stopped using protective filters a long time ago, and have stuck with using good, deep lens hoods. In fact, I've sold most of my protective

Re: Protection glass / filters

2007-04-09 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Why use a filter if you prefer not to? Just get an old filter, smash out the glass, and use the ring. Using a filter with a pol my not be advantageous. Shel [Original Message] From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: 4/9/2007 6:39:37 AM

Re: PESO: Funny Dog Picture

2007-04-09 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Is he wearing an e-collar - oh, never mind, I see from the url that he (probably) is. Shel William Robb wrote: Jester had a bit of surgery a couple of weeks ago. I thought the disembodied head look to be a bit surreal.

Re: PESO - Bird in Tree

2007-04-09 Thread Shel Belinkoff
No offense taken. Aren't the jays with the crest called Stellar (Steller?) Jays? The scrub jays around here seem to be our standard run-of-the-mill jay LOL Shel doing the backpeddle LOL [Original Message] From: Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] Shel Belinkoff wrote: Yes, it's a standard blue

Re: PESO - Bird in Tree

2007-04-09 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I don't recall ever seeing one of these, especially in the areas where Bruce and I live. Shel [Original Message] From: Christian A Blue Jay: http://www.science.smith.edu/stopoverbirds/birdpixs/images/Blue%20Jay.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Funny Dog Picture

2007-04-09 Thread Shel Belinkoff
AM Subject: Re: PESO: Funny Dog Picture - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: Re: PESO: Funny Dog Picture Is he wearing an e-collar - oh, never mind, I see from the url that he (probably) is. I'm not sure if Elizabethan is the proper name for them, I've seen them

Re: PESO - Bird in Tree

2007-04-09 Thread Shel Belinkoff
- Bird in Tree Shel Belinkoff wrote: I don't recall ever seeing one of these, especially in the areas where Bruce and I live. A Blue Jay: http://www.science.smith.edu/stopoverbirds/birdpixs/images/Blue%20Jay.jpg :-) That's because they don't live in California! Hahahahaha What's

Re: GESO (again) - Local Auto Motor Show]

2007-04-09 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Same here. Even if I look at a gallery, it's usually only a few pics. Nice sized thumbnails help me to get a good impression of what's posted. But it's not so much my connection speed that limits my interest. Some galleries have no theme, others are just to much to digest - too many pics - and

RE: Try a hood (was: Protection glass / filters)

2007-04-09 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Bingo! But not just any hood. It really helps to get one that's truly appropriate for the lens/camera combination, and don't be afraid to experiment with lenses from different brand cameras or sources other than Pentax. Shel [Original Message] From: Mark Erickson I think it's been said

Re: PESO - Poppy

2007-04-08 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I like what that lens does ... ;-)) Shel Pentax K10D, Tokina AT-X SD 400/5.6, Handheld ISO 400, 1/1000 sec @ f/6.7 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4692a.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Every K-Mount Ever Made, NIB

2007-04-08 Thread Shel Belinkoff
This morning, while cleaning out the back of a closet that had been unused for a few years, I found a large box on the top shelf. Curious, and needing the space, I took the box down and upon opening it I found boxes of K-mount lenses. Every focal length and iteration from the 15mm through a

RE: Every K-Mount Ever Made, NIB

2007-04-08 Thread Shel Belinkoff
, 2007 1:05 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Every K-Mount Ever Made, NIB I hate those types of dreams. They generally put me in a foul mood for the first half of the day. Cheers, Dave On 4/9/07, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This morning, while cleaning out the back

RE: K10D Comes down in price

2007-04-08 Thread Shel Belinkoff
While not as cheap as Amazon, Buydig (a known good source with free shipping) is offering the K10D for $847 and change. Shel [Original Message] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml@pdml.net Date: 4/8/2007 8:41:37 AM Subject: K10D Comes down in price At Amazon that is. It is now down to $809

Re: PESO - Bird in Tree

2007-04-08 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Yes, it's a standard blue jay. Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: 4/8/2007 3:09:53 PM Subject: Re: PESO - Bird in Tree On Apr 8, 2007, at 11:45 AM, Bruce Dayton wrote: Ok, ok, it had been quite a while

RE: PESO - Bird in Tree

2007-04-08 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Bruce - I like this one because it shows a little of the leaves and habitat. The jay looks as though it could be a little sharper but it's still pretty good and certainly more than acceptable for many situations. Shel [Original Message] From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

RE: K10D Comes down in price

2007-04-08 Thread Shel Belinkoff
What was it last month? Shel [Original Message] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml@pdml.net Date: 4/8/2007 8:41:37 AM Subject: K10D Comes down in price At Amazon that is. It is now down to $809 (camera body only). That is a price drop from last month. Marnie aka Doe :-)

RE: Problem with A* 200 macro

2007-04-08 Thread Shel Belinkoff
COUNTRY: USA LOCATION: Torrance, CA NAME: Dean`s Camera Repair ADDRESS: 1055 West Carson Street PHONE: 310-782-8619 COMMENTS: Dean is as sharp as some of my lenses. He has fixed a Super Program, and he is working on one (two, cannibalizing one) of my lenses now. As soon as my LX comes back

RE: peso: evening light on 1st ave

2007-04-07 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Great colors, but the pic could be better framed, and the copyright notice is huge and distracting. Shel [Original Message] From: ann sanfedele http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2564371#138380377-L-LB -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

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