Re: PESO - On the Canal

2014-11-29 Thread pnstenquist
Took a look at this on the big screen. Nice shot of a pretty scene. The lifesaver mounts are definitely tri-stars, they're not four-spoke peace signs. Could be Daimler logos. Wouldn't be surprised to see that in Berlin. On the other hand, they could be just three-point mounts for the

Re: PESO - On the Canal

2014-11-29 Thread pnstenquist
Doh...I'd guess They're logos. I hate it when I do that. :-) - Original Message - Took a look at this on the big screen. Nice shot of a pretty scene. The lifesaver mounts are definitely tri-stars, they're not four-spoke peace signs. Could be Daimler logos. Wouldn't be surprised to see

Re:�

2011-08-02 Thread pnstenquist
Salute! I'm quite happy with the results. And what about you? http://akashgroups.biz/beeth.php?sshowtopic=a9od7 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the

Re: OT Order

2011-01-04 Thread pnstenquist
Ill take the drink. - Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 4/1/11, David J Brooks, discombobulated, unleashed: I owe them a LOT of drinks when/if we ever meet up. I'll be happy to take the cash now ;) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche --

Re: What's the advantage of DNG?

2010-11-25 Thread pnstenquist
- drd1...@gmail.com wrote: You can sing raw files to the tune of Rawhide. ;-). I believe that's the most important point yet raised in this thread. All together now! Paul I'm currently trapped in a hotel in Lawrence, KS awaiting a wedding so it's getting kind of weird.

Re: Geso: Flower Calendar Pix complete

2010-09-21 Thread pnstenquist
It's an excellent calendar, Ann. Well done! Paul - Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Jack Davis wrote: All highly professional shots extremely well presented, Ann. 2011 in Bloom Jack oooh, Thanks Jack ! my frisky side thinks of Just another bloomin' calendar

Re: Semi-OT: Advice for a beginner?

2010-09-09 Thread pnstenquist
- John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: Walter Gilbert Hi all, So, here's my situation. I ran into an old high school friend who's coaching several athletic teams. He's seen some of my photography and asked if I'd be interested in doing some team photos for them --

Re: OT PC thingies

2010-09-06 Thread pnstenquist
I have an iMac 24, a 2009 model. With the brightness turned all the way down and the monitor calibrated with my Spyder 2, the prints on both my R2400 and R2880 are a virtual perfect match for the monitor. And the publishers I shoot for find the levels of my files spot on -- as does the

Re: OT : Bran Everseeking

2010-08-23 Thread pnstenquist
Darn. Hope you're back on your feet soon, Bran. Best, Paul - Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: I will. Get well soon Bran. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ 2010/8/23 Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com: Seems our buddy Bran has had a heart attack and is

Re: On FF but without intent to start a flame

2010-02-24 Thread pnstenquist
I generally use the far outside points to avoid having to reframe excessively. Works well for me. Paul - William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: - Original Message - From: paul stenquist Subject: Re: On FF but without intent to start a flame Are you using selective

Re: k-7 Owners

2009-07-13 Thread pnstenquist
I'd say the K7 autofocus is a wee bit better than the K20D in terms of rapid lock in, but not a major difference. And while I haven't tested fully, it seems more accurate in terms of no front focus or back focus right out of the box. In terms of mechanics, I would say the metering is much

Re: Off-List: got the K7 in my hot little hands

2009-06-02 Thread pnstenquist
Of course the synch speed isn't a deal breaker, and I'm looking forward to the new camera. But I couldn't control my inner curmudgeon, and felt obligated to add a contrarian note to the symphony of praise:-). Paul - Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: paul stenquist wrote: On Mon,

Re: 2000 mm reflex lens

2009-06-02 Thread pnstenquist
BH started showing the 2000 reflex a couple of months ago I believe. The last version of this lens was an M, and it was in production from 1982 to 2004. An earlier K version was produced from 1979 to 1982, and I think it was identical. Perhaps Pentax told BH that they had enough parts to

Re: PESO - Smoking at Queen and Ossington Part I

2009-06-02 Thread pnstenquist
Interesting shot. The cigarette kind of ruins the imagery that the fur suggests, doesn't it? But you can tell she's really enjoying that cigarette. Good one. Paul - frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I was going to post this tomorrow, but since it looks like I might not be

Re: PESO: Feet

2009-06-02 Thread pnstenquist
Thanks Luiz. And thanks to all who had a look. Paul - Luiz Felipe luiz.fel...@techmit.com.br wrote: Good moment, Paul. Very interesting... LF Paul Stenquist escreveu: DA* 60-250, f6.7 @ 1/1500, ISO 400, 60mm. Continuous autofocus on K20D.

Re: Pentax K7

2009-05-20 Thread pnstenquist
I like it. I just want to be sure that it's the best we'll get for a while before I buy one. Paul - John Francis jo...@panix.com wrote: On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 01:26:53PM -0500, Nick Wright wrote: Good Lord! After months of torturing us with rumors and speculation about the camera

OT: New Jersey Drivers (Was nutty Norwegians)

2009-05-06 Thread pnstenquist
I've had the rare pleasure of commuting to work in LA, Chicago, Detroit and New Jersey/NYC, so I feel obliged to correct Scott's disparaging remarks regarding New Jersey drivers. While I'm on the subject, I might as well rank the drivers that populate the expressways of these fair and

Re: OT: New Jersey Drivers (Was nutty Norwegians)

2009-05-06 Thread pnstenquist
- Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 1:42 PM, pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I've had the rare pleasure of commuting to work in LA, Chicago, Detroit and New Jersey/NYC, so I feel obliged to correct Scott's disparaging remarks regarding New Jersey drivers.

Re: PESO - River of Boats

2009-05-06 Thread pnstenquist
What Cotty said. I like this one a lot. Paul - Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: On 6/5/09, Rick Womer, discombobulated, unleashed: Punts awaiting punters below the Magdalen Bridge in Oxford a couple of weeks ago: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9121567 (K10D, DA 50-200)

Re: GESO: fashion photography startout

2009-05-05 Thread pnstenquist
Some imaginative poses. Nice framing for the most part. I'm not wild about the hard light on the girl in jeans, but I know some pros are using similar techniques. Well done overall. Paul - Luka Knezevic-Strika lukastr...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, this is a collection of recent shots, some

Re: PESO; Key West lady

2009-04-24 Thread pnstenquist
Thanks Ken. I would have gone with a tad less brightness if I had been able to light her eyes with a reflector. As it is, I dodged them a bit and compromised some on the overall look. Paul - Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Maybe a tad too bright but still a wonderful capture !

Re: PESO; Key West lady

2009-04-24 Thread pnstenquist
Thanks Derby. Paul - Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I returned from my Key West, Florida video production job yesterday. I was booked on this gig as the writer and director, not as a shooter. But I brought my K20D and DA* 16-50 and shot some stills

Re: PESO; Key West lady

2009-04-24 Thread pnstenquist
Thanks Bill. I did send it to her. Seems she just had a request from her agent for a bathing suit shot, so she was pleased. Paul - William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: - Original Message - From: pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday,

Re: Film is not dead

2009-04-23 Thread pnstenquist
- Paul Sorenson allarou...@earthlink.net wrote: According to the web site of one local wedding shooter. He says... *Film or Digital? Don't be fooled - newer isn't always better. Digital is wonderful in the studio - under controlled lighting and from short distances - but

Re: formatting cards between every use

2009-04-23 Thread pnstenquist
How can you format the car without deleting the last file written?? I reformat as soon as I've transfered the files to a hard drive. (Or to two hard drives if they're important shots.) Haven't had any card problems recently other than a born-dead Transcend. The only other problems I've ever had

Re: I like the light, but don't know what I did

2009-04-23 Thread pnstenquist
Here's what you did: You shot at 7pm. That's probably less than an hour before sundown at this time of year, so it's magic hour. The sun is coming from the horizon, and it's filtered by a lot of atmosphere. So the color is golden. You caught a bit of light spill from open sky in the shade.

Re: Toughts... Pentax and Professional Photography

2009-04-23 Thread pnstenquist
- John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: William Robb - Original Message - From: Timbah! Subject: Toughts... Pentax and Professional Photography One of the main problems is I've Pentax. Not kidding. An agency will never talk with someone who has Pentax.

PESO; Key West lady

2009-04-23 Thread pnstenquist
I returned from my Key West, Florida video production job yesterday. I was booked on this gig as the writer and director, not as a shooter. But I brought my K20D and DA* 16-50 and shot some stills of the production. I also had some walkaround time, so I shot a bit of the island. Of course, we

Re: Toughts... Pentax and Professional Photography

2009-04-23 Thread pnstenquist
- John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: pnstenquist If you find the jobs, you can do some professional work, regardless of equipment brand. But there are far more good photographers than there are paid shoots, so you have to dig. There are some imbeciles out there who

Re: geso - flora and fauna

2009-04-23 Thread pnstenquist
Nice gallery. I LOVE prisoners of Tompkins Square Park. Paul - ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/7966405_39Ccx -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: the war on photography

2009-04-22 Thread pnstenquist
- William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: - Original Message - From: mike wilson Subject: Re: the war on photography Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Bruce Schneier has a link to an amusing story: http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2009/04/funny_war_on_ph.html

Re: A Show!

2009-04-21 Thread pnstenquist
Congratulations Frank. That's quite an honor, and I know you'll put on a good show. Paul - frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Looks like I'll have about 20 photos up in Toronto's City Hall from May 13 to 21. Something to do with Bike Week here in the city. They'll be

Re: PESO - Spring in the Park

2009-04-21 Thread pnstenquist
The couple makes it more than a bike pic. Good one. Paul - frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Being so excited (as I am) about my Bike Week show, I can't help but show you this one, which I will very likely be exhibiting:

Re: DA*60-250/4 shipping to a couple resellers.

2009-04-21 Thread pnstenquist
Still 749.95 at BH. They haven't listed the DA* 60-250. Paul - Adam Maas a...@mawz.ca wrote: On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 3:40 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Adam Maas wrote: On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:38 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: I waited for

Re: Private: Bluebell

2009-04-20 Thread pnstenquist
Sorry to hear about your mishap. Hope you feel better soon. Paul - John Whittingham jo...@carmel.ac.uk wrote: Hope you both recover fully and quickly. Best regards, John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob

Re: GESO = Jackie Perkins

2009-04-19 Thread pnstenquist
Nice pics. I think 11 is my favorite. Paul - Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: Oh, and here are some songs, to get an idea: http://www.myspace.com/perkinsjackie Dario Together with Exotique Band, she performed in a small theater in Meldola, not far from here. Few

Re: GESO: Meet Dovile :)

2009-04-19 Thread pnstenquist
Nice work. I like the mix of earthtone wardrobe and background with flat light. Good stuff. Paul - Timbah! tim...@clancode.hu wrote: Hi list, I had a quite terrible friday but it turned to be good in the end. I had my first girl-photo-shoot :) A lituanian girl asked me to do some

Re: Toughts... Pentax and Professional Photography

2009-04-19 Thread pnstenquist
If you find the jobs, you can do some professional work, regardless of equipment brand. But there are far more good photographers than there are paid shoots, so you have to dig. There are some imbeciles out there who specify brand, but who wants to work for imbeciles? Paul - Timbah!

Re: Channeling Christine Aguilare --or some such

2009-04-19 Thread pnstenquist
Yep. Some fun pics there. - William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: - Original Message - From: Bob W p...@web-options.com To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2009 11:29 AM Subject: RE: My friend Lyndsaye wanted to do a themed shoot. She

Re: regards PESO 2009 - 052 ...

2009-04-15 Thread pnstenquist
The negative reaction to Shel's critiques erupted after he said a photo was so bad that the poster should be ashamed for presenting it here. Most here have no problem with negative criticism, and debating the points of a critique shouldn't be seen as a bad reaction to the same. - Bob W

Re: How to test a 16-50

2009-04-14 Thread pnstenquist
The serious 16-50 fault was an uneven focal plane. Shoot a textured wall at f2.8 and f4. Try to keep the camera parallel to the wall. Do several exposures to lessen the chance of operator error. Check the results to see if the focus is even across the frame. If one side of the frame is in focus

Re: PESO: Mad as Hell.....

2009-04-14 Thread pnstenquist
Excellent. Sharp, great color. Paul - Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Check out http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/offwallphoto/id2.html A different view of a familiar bird. He posture says it all. Taken with a K20D, 600mm f4.0 SMC FA, Gitzo 3520 tripod, Kirk King Cobra

Re: Trading resolution for depth of field

2009-04-07 Thread pnstenquist
That is fun. How did it end up in this awful thred! :-) Paul - Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: - Original Message - From: David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com Me the camera were set up on the roof, the on camera flash was in wireless master mode and the flashes that

Re: PESO: License

2009-04-07 Thread pnstenquist
I like it. Interesting subject, well rendered. Paul - Nick Wright nickwright1...@gmail.com wrote: Here's one I took this afternoon. I'm really really liking the colors that K100D Super makes. http://www.nickdavidwright.com/2009/04/license.html -- ~Nick David Wright

Re: so that I don't have to reinvent the wheel

2009-04-07 Thread pnstenquist
You could print a negative digital image on clear acetate with an inkjet printer and then make a contact print on photographic paper. Of course you could make a better print with the inkjet printer. What's your objective here? You might achieve an interesting result, but I doubt that it would

Re: PESO - Blossoms and Bridge

2009-04-07 Thread pnstenquist
The first shot works for me. The softness of the rear blossoms gives way to the out of focus arches. I like the look. The second is good as well, but the first is a unique perspective. Paul - Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Hi Rick: For me, the 2nd is just fine as shot.

Re: PESO - Proud Parents

2009-04-07 Thread pnstenquist
I like the framing of this. Well done. Paul - Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Nice one, Frank. Rendering and composition is great. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO boy chases girl

2009-04-07 Thread pnstenquist
Well seen. A fun shot. Paul - Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Hi Everyone: Just a little constructions site whimsy ;-). http://faculty.ccc.edu/caguila/boygirl/content/caisson_drilling_5_large.html comments welcome, cheers Christine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO: And the mouse said to the elephant...

2009-04-06 Thread pnstenquist
Fun stuff. Well seen. Paul - 27...@comcast.net wrote: Ralf, that photo planted a smile on my face, Thanks Joe www.photo.net/photos/pjjdxn - Original Message - From: Ralf R. Radermacher fotor...@gmx.de To: Pentax Mailingliste pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, April 6, 2009 4:30:20

Re: PESO: Tarke Homestead

2009-04-06 Thread pnstenquist
I like this persective. A fascinating scene, well recorded. Paul - Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Thanks for commenting, Bruce. I just like contemplating the history of such remnants. How many families under what circumstances for how many years and could the answer be somehow

Re: PESO: Triangulation Four

2009-04-04 Thread pnstenquist
Thanks for looking. I don't know that I'd call it abstract. Undefined perhaps. I'm trying to utilize a variety of aproaches in this series. Interesting that my original post hasn't apeared in my mailbox. Others hve aparently gotten it. - Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Paul,

Re: Triangulation Four

2009-04-04 Thread pnstenquist
Thanks Christine. I agree. And I reserve the right to delete some of them down the road:-). It's an experiment. Paul - Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Hi Paul: of the 4 so far, I think I like this one best. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Paul

Re: The Haircut

2009-04-04 Thread pnstenquist
Thanks much. A fortuitous shot: the barber saw me on the sidewalk and invited me in. Paul - Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: I love it, Paul! That's great! Composition is just perfect! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist

Re: PESO: Triangulation Four

2009-04-04 Thread pnstenquist
Hmmm. It's there Dave. - David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: No can see. Dave On Sat, Apr 4, 2009 at 4:15 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Had some time to get back to this today. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8896639 -- PDML

Re: PESO: The Haircut

2009-04-04 Thread pnstenquist
Thanks Marnie. It was hard to tell if he was conscious:-). Paul - eactiv...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 4/4/2009 1:58:15 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, pnstenqu...@comcast.net writes: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8896834 === Very nice! The kid certainly

Re: PESO: Triangulation Four

2009-04-04 Thread pnstenquist
I like that! - Fernando fer.p...@gmail.com wrote: I had a how-the-heck-is-that-triangle-suspended-in-the-sky moment On Sat, Apr 4, 2009 at 4:15 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Had some time to get back to this today.

Re: PESO: The Haircut

2009-04-04 Thread pnstenquist
Thanks Fernando. - Fernando fer.p...@gmail.com wrote: I like it Paul, a nice candid, great composition, crisp and timeless. On Sat, Apr 4, 2009 at 4:54 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8896834 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO: Triangulation Four

2009-04-04 Thread pnstenquist
Thanks for looking. I'll settle for interesting:-) Pau - eactiv...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 4/4/2009 1:16:25 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, pnstenqu...@comcast.net writes: Had some time to get back to this today. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8896639 =

Re: PP question, sharp and unsh

2009-04-03 Thread pnstenquist
Sometimes. Although they shouldn't. Most digital images require a certain amount of sharpening. Unsharp Mask is a good tool. It provides some edge contrast to give the apearance of more sharpness. You should apply it to images while viewing at 100%. If you see too much edginess and sparkle in

Re: PESO: Bird of Paradise

2009-04-03 Thread pnstenquist
Nice, colorful flower pic. Well composed. Paul - Dan Matyola danmaty...@verizon.net wrote: From the National Botanical Garden: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8779007 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: point and shoot

2009-03-31 Thread pnstenquist
How strange. Did I really need a smiley? Paul - William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist Subject: Re: point and shoot Yes, relying on technology sucks completely. The true purist would disable all the features of his camera with a

Re: GESO - Dame Helen

2009-03-29 Thread pnstenquist
Nice work. A good set that should represent her well. Paul - Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: Bit late but hey, busy weekend. A friend and colleague is leaving to set up her own production company and I did her a set of publicity stills from her commercial TV days. Good brownie points as

Re: PESO: The Portrait

2009-03-28 Thread pnstenquist
Thanks for looking. Yes, it's all about the photographer, not the kid. I made sure the kid was slightly out of focus. Paul - Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 05:10:18PM -0400, Paul Stenquist wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8850893 I love the

Re: PESO - Product shot

2009-03-28 Thread pnstenquist
Nicely composed. I might prefer a bit more DOF, but it works well as shot. Paul - Christian christ...@skofteland.net wrote: Thanks, Christine. Christian Christine Aguila wrote: Neat, Christian. Love the colors. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Christian

Re: Bit the bullet

2009-03-27 Thread pnstenquist
This advice flies in the face of what i've experienced with other Pentax digital cameras. Correct exposure at the chosen ISO has always proved less noisy than an underexposed RAW at a lower ISO tht was pumped up in conversion. ISO 1600 was decent quality on the *istD, so I suspect it will be

Re: Bit the bullet

2009-03-27 Thread pnstenquist
You'll find that 3200 is noisy, but the noise is no more obtrusive than the grain of 35mm Kodak TMZ or Delta 3200 at ISO 3200. Probably better overall. Paul - Nick Wright nickwright1...@gmail.com wrote: That makes me feel better. Was kinda getting a little worried that I'd chosen the

Re: Bit the bullet

2009-03-27 Thread pnstenquist
As I said, I get far more noise pushing a shot two stops that was exposed at 800 than I do when shooting at 3200. In my experience, almost everything on dreview should be taken with a grain of salt. Pau - Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 05:58:13PM -0500, Nick

Re: Bit the bullet

2009-03-27 Thread pnstenquist
I haven't used a k100, but I had two *istDs, which are the same sensor. I also have a K10D and a K20D. All displayed less noise when shots were exposed correctly for the indicated ISO Pu - Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 11:39:36PM +, pnstenqu...@comcast.net

Re: PESO - Three boys, WAS: Film is dead

2009-03-20 Thread pnstenquist
Well done. Beautifully rendered, great looks. Paul - Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: DagT wrote: And why do companies like Ilford still sell lots of film? Some of us still use it: J: http://foto.no/linkeddata/bildekritikk/images/443000-443999/443614_1280x1024.jpg

Re: ouch

2009-03-20 Thread pnstenquist
The release levers on all my Manfrotto QRs are very tight and won't release without lifting the safety catch. I have no problem with them. However, I always make sure that the camera is actually looked into the head before releasing it. I frequently hang the strap around my neck while

Re: Wedding photography, starting price?

2009-03-20 Thread pnstenquist
I agree. I don't mind doing high volume jobs as long as the dollar per hour figure works for me. Similarly, a single shot that requires extensive setup may bring in the same amount of revenue as 500 shots that are the result of mass production shooting. Without film and processing costs to

Re: Epson premium ICC profiles

2009-03-14 Thread pnstenquist
The premium ICC profiles are great. I've been using them for years, but it doesn't hurt to remind folks. Paul - Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: Last year I installed a new PC. I don't print very often and today I did print and didn't like the result. A little too dark in the midtones,

Re: One more scanner question

2009-03-12 Thread pnstenquist
This is a good example of why megapixels alone aren't an accurate gauge of photo quality or even detail resolution. Based on a lot of experience, I can tell you tht a flatbed scanner of that type can resolve enough detail for a nice 8x10. If your film is perfectly flat and the scanner focuses

Re: **

2009-03-12 Thread pnstenquist
Sorry to hear that Jim. I hope you feel better real soon. Paul - Jim Apilado japil...@pacifier.com wrote: I HAD A STROKE. Jim A. On Mar 12, 2009, at 2:47 PM, Jaume Lahuerta wrote: - Mensaje original De: ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com Jaume Lahuerta wrote:

Re: One more scanner question

2009-03-12 Thread pnstenquist
I've found that with flatbed scanners, I get the best results by scanning at the highest resolution possible, then downsizing to the dpi at which I want to print, genereally 300 or 360. - John Francis jo...@panix.com wrote: It all depends on the dpi at which you want to print. A 35mm

Re: Ethics of Manipulation (was: Re: Perspective control, (was:PESO:Church tower))

2009-03-12 Thread pnstenquist
- John Francis jo...@panix.com wrote: On Thu, Mar 12, 2009 at 07:12:48PM -0400, John Sessoms wrote: There's a continuum of purpose for photographic images. That purpose matters in so far as the ethics of manipulation. Context is important. At the PJ end, manipulation of the

Re: Feeding the LBA

2009-03-12 Thread pnstenquist
We long go decided that great ebaby deals should go to those willing to work for them. That policy is the result of many extended debates. It's not worth revisiting. Paul - Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Thu, Mar 12, 2009 at 11:24:11PM -, Bob W wrote: There's also an FA31 on

Re: The Watcher

2009-03-12 Thread pnstenquist
What Ken said. And I like the composition as well. The figure at left of frame looking toward the empty part of the frame makes it a story. Paul - Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Nice capture. I really like the lighting the posture of the subject. Kenneth Waller

Re: GESO - Boston walkaround

2009-03-12 Thread pnstenquist
Nice collection. Church 2 is my favorite. Paul - Mark Roberts msrobert...@ysu.edu wrote: A few snaps from my Boston trip last week. Some odd stuff because I was in an odd mood. I was drawn to shiny, reflective objects for some reason. Fortunately, there were quite a few to be found.

Re: Ethics of Manipulation (was: Re: Perspective control (was: PESO: Church tower))

2009-03-10 Thread pnstenquist
Your photo is honest in that from the place the photo was taken and with the lens that was used, that's the way it is recorded. But it doesn't matter a lick. I assume you weren't photograhing the church to document its appearance for a buyer or even record it as historical record. If, as I

Re: I can't afford it, but...

2009-03-07 Thread pnstenquist
This one may fall into the unusual and probably no one wants it ebay gaff exclusion category. Paul - Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: Joseph McAllister wrote: for sale on eBay is a lens that someone's tax refund may allow them to. Or I would consider going in on a group purchase

Re: Damage Waiver for Lens Rental?

2009-03-05 Thread pnstenquist
I have never rented a lens, so I can't answer your question, but why would you want a fisheye to shoot a wedding? Perhaps it might be okay for a few effects photos, like a church exterior or something on that order. But you definitely don't want to use it as your main wide. Can you rent a 16-50

Re: K20D batteries

2009-03-03 Thread pnstenquist
I have two Pentax batteries and four aftermarket ones (the kind BH sells)for my K20D and K10D. They all seem to perform about the same, although I never rarely them all the way down. au - John Francis jo...@panix.com wrote: It might have been money well spent. I've got one of each

Re: Peso #006 (Dune on Earth)

2009-02-28 Thread pnstenquist
Unique and interesting shot. Paul - Original Message - From: Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 6:52:36 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: Peso #006 (Dune on Earth) Wow, both are very Dune--but that

Re: GESO - Teagan's Braids

2009-02-28 Thread pnstenquist
Nice set. 07 and 95 are my favorites. Paul - Original Message - From: Brendan MacRae brendanmacrae1...@yahoo.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 8:11:59 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: GESO - Teagan's Braids Thanks, Christine, and

Re: on paper (was: Re: Our Book and other book pictures)

2009-02-28 Thread pnstenquist
- Original Message - From: Bob W p...@web-options.com The mistake you're making, Mark, is thinking that reading a novel, or even a recipe book, is a utilitarian activity like getting from A to B. It isn't. Reading a classic book is like looking at a Rembrandt painting. There is a world

Re: on paper (was: Re: Our Book and other book pictures)

2009-02-28 Thread pnstenquist
You snipped the meat of my message and responded to the sauce. The words are the art. The paper is only a tool for presenting it. Hell, until well into the renaissance almost all literature was oral. The paper and binding are just a tool. And an analogy that attempts to compare a book and

Re: on paper (was: Re: Our Book and other book pictures)

2009-02-28 Thread pnstenquist
- Original Message - From: eactiv...@aol.com To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 9:14:48 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: on paper (was: Re: Our Book and other book pictures) In a message dated 2/28/2009 5:52:07 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,

Re: hats

2009-02-28 Thread pnstenquist
Intriguing and well composed. I enjoyed this photo. Nicely done. Paul - Original Message - From: Luka Knezevic-Strika lukastr...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 8:58:50 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: hats thx christine,

Re: Geso Possible photos for our Chamber of Commerce Map.

2009-02-26 Thread pnstenquist
I'd suggest a price in keeping with royalty free stock, perhaps 500 U.S. dollars for the lot. Paul - Original Message - From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 7:48:22 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject:

Re: PESO: Sip Local and Beloved

2009-02-26 Thread pnstenquist
Both are nice. I especially like the portrait. Were it mine, I'd lone out the dark band in the middle of the background, replacing it with some of the lighter colored background elements, but very nice as presented. Paul - Original Message - From: Nick David Wright

Re: My Unapologetic Review Of The PDML Photo Annual 2008-2009

2009-02-26 Thread pnstenquist
Yes, well done sir. Paul - Original Message - From: Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 8:46:18 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: My Unapologetic Review Of The PDML Photo Annual 2008-2009 Nicely

Re: PESO - They Love Pictures - GDG

2009-02-26 Thread pnstenquist
Fun stuff. It's interesting to see the way they're reactions evolved through the frames. I especially like the second from the left of the woman. Handsome lady. Paul - Original Message - From: Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent:

Re: PESO - updated goldfinch and help with PS and the web

2009-02-24 Thread pnstenquist
Use save for web after resizing and setting color space to SRGB. When you see the save for web bos, make sure preserve color space is checked.If your PS version is recent, you can convert to SRGB at the same time you do the save for web. Paul - Original Message - From: Christian

Re: PESO - The Animated Discussion

2009-02-24 Thread pnstenquist
Good catch. You got the right moment. Telling Her Like It Is - Original Message - From: Fernando fer.p...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List p...@pdm.net Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 5:19:27 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: PESO - The Animated Discussion Can't help

Re: Old photograph, new PESO

2009-02-24 Thread pnstenquist
Nice shot. Great mood. Paull - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts msrobert...@ysu.edu To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 5:25:55 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: Old photograph, new PESO Joseph McAllister wrote: On Feb 24, 2009, at

Re: PESO: Close your eyes and hope for the best.

2009-02-23 Thread pnstenquist
I just checked. It'a there and accessible. Paul - Original Message - From: Sasha Sobol sa...@asobol.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 6:59:04 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: PESO: Close your eyes and hope for the best. All I get

Re: turning my 50mm macro into a 100mm macro

2009-02-21 Thread pnstenquist
You can sometimes find a Vivitar Series 1 90/2.5 for less than $150 if you shop around. That's as good as any macro lens you can own. And autofocus is useless on a macro. - Original Message - From: Adam Maas a...@mawz.ca To: Pentax-Di. scuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday,

Re: film scanners

2009-02-18 Thread pnstenquist
I don't know how good the Canoscan is, but I know the Epson flatbed photo scanners are quite good. The latest version is the Perfection 4490 Photo Scanner. It retails for $149. I have a Perfection 3200, and it does a good job on 35mm negs and transparencies. The 4990 is better. Paul -

Re: Exploded K20D

2009-02-15 Thread pnstenquist
You'd have to get a higher res sample to have a chance at decent reproduction. And given the comlexity, it would still be problematic for a t-shirt. Paul - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi godd...@mac.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2009

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