Re: Christmas enablement? + Sigma EF-500 DG super questions
Scott Loveless wrote: My mother-in-law gave me a Domke F-5XB shoulder bag. Anyone else get any photo goodies? I got a Lowepro slingshot 200AW and a Sigma EF-500 DG super (both things that I desperately wanted). Now I'm wondering if there is a way I can trigger the new flash wirelessly (not as a slave) without buying second one. The DS does not appear to have any wireless communication capability built in. Is there some thing like the Nikon SU-800 (Wireless Speedlight Commander) that I could get cheap? :) Any one here tried the Morris universal Infra-red sender? Can I do high speed sync with K M lenses? It works fine with a DA lens but when I mount a manual lens the shutter speed will not go faster than 180. It's aheckofa cool flash. Merry Christmas everyone, Francis www.islandlight.ca -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Christmas enablement? + Sigma EF-500 DG super questions
You'll need another flash to do wireless TTL. Good news is that a AF360FGZ costs the same as a SU-800 or ST-E2 and is also a flash. Bad news, it's not all that cheap. HSS needs TTL, which means A or later lenses. -Adam F Mckenty wrote: I got a Lowepro slingshot 200AW and a Sigma EF-500 DG super (both things that I desperately wanted). Now I'm wondering if there is a way I can trigger the new flash wirelessly (not as a slave) without buying second one. The DS does not appear to have any wireless communication capability built in. Is there some thing like the Nikon SU-800 (Wireless Speedlight Commander) that I could get cheap? :) Any one here tried the Morris universal Infra-red sender? Can I do high speed sync with K M lenses? It works fine with a DA lens but when I mount a manual lens the shutter speed will not go faster than 180. It's aheckofa cool flash. Merry Christmas everyone, Francis www.islandlight.ca -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Christmas enablement? + Sigma EF-500 DG super questions
F Mckenty wrote: Adam Maas wrote: You'll need another flash to do wireless TTL. Good news is that a AF360FGZ costs the same as a SU-800 or ST-E2 and is also a flash. Bad news, it's not all that cheap. HSS needs TTL, which means A or later lenses. -Adam Thanks for the info. Using the AF360FGZ Can you fire only the off-camera flash, or do you have to fire both of them? Thanks again, Francis As far as I'm aware you can fire only the off-camera flash with the 360(you'll still get a preflash from the 360 though, that's how it communicates) -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Christmas enablement? + Sigma EF-500 DG super questions
Adam Maas wrote: You'll need another flash to do wireless TTL. Good news is that a AF360FGZ costs the same as a SU-800 or ST-E2 and is also a flash. Bad news, it's not all that cheap. HSS needs TTL, which means A or later lenses. -Adam Thanks for the info. Using the AF360FGZ Can you fire only the off-camera flash, or do you have to fire both of them? Thanks again, Francis www.islandlight.ca -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Christmas enablement? + Sigma EF-500 DG super questions
As far as I'm aware you can fire only the off-camera flash with the 360(you'll still get a preflash from the 360 though, that's how it communicates) -Adam Cool. Thanks for your help, Francis www.islandlight.ca -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Christmas enablement?
Yep - my son-in-law picked out the Folio Society's 100 Greatest Photographs - everyone from Niepce to Cameron to Adams to Capa to Bailey, in magnificent quality printing. No other photo goodies yet though, but my beloved gave me our national broadcaster's CD collection of their audience's selection of the top 100 Mozart pieces, so I guess I'm looking for another 100 somethings to round it off!. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia - Original Message - On 12/26/06, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone else get any photo goodies? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Favorite AOV - was Christmas enablement
My favorite AOV is 60-90 degrees. That's a 24 mm on the *ist D. http://www.mat.uc.pt/~rps/photos/angles.html I guess the FA 2.0/24mm has become my most used lens. Before I got it, my 28-70mm was siting on my camera body while it's in the bag. Now I often find the 24mm just there. Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af Scott Loveless Sendt: 26. december 2006 17:23 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Favorite AOV - was Christmas enablement On 12/26/06, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts Subject: Re: Christmas enablement? The angle of view is one of my favorites. That's why I finally broke down and bought it (I've never bought a prime slower than f/2.8 except for my 15mm). I often used a 28mm as a walkaround standard lens on my MX. I can count on one hand the number of times I've used a lens in the 28-35mm range on 35mm, or my 75mm on the 6x7. I used my 28/3.5 almost exclusively for about a year. But I got better. It's almost never mounted anymore. In the rare case that I feel like I need something wider than a 50 I use a 35. Over the last year or so I've noticed that when using a 28-80 or 28-90 zoom, after zooming, focusing, metering, etc., the lens almost always ends up set very close to 50mm. During the recent DCPDML excursion I made a conscious effort to not use the 50. It felt awkward and unnatural. I did mount the 50/1.7 at sunset. My current enablement musings have me considering a faster 50, a 43 LTD, or even dumping a significant amount of my Pentax hardware and buying a Leica with one of those nifty collapsible lenses. What lenses do you find yourself using most often? Why? -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.27/602 - Release Date: 12/25/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.27/602 - Release Date: 12/25/2006 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Favorite AOV - was Christmas enablement
Wide (28mm in 35mm format) to around 70mm covers about 80-85%% of my shots. Up to now i've never had anything wider than a 28mm but i;ve recently got myself an da 12-24 and its growing on me fast.. I do use long tele's 200-300mm but i would say for no more than 10% the rest is mostly macro with my 90mm Tamron Regards Patrick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Christmas enablement?
I got, from the brother-in-law, a 2GB SD card for the K10. I don't HAVE the camera yet... Now I HAVE to get the camera so I can use this card, right? VBEG CW - Original Message - From: Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, December 25, 2006 12:50 PM Subject: Christmas enablement? My mother-in-law gave me a Domke F-5XB shoulder bag. Anyone else get any photo goodies? -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.27/602 - Release Date: 12/25/2006 10:19 AM -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Christmas enablement?
On 12/27/06, cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got, from the brother-in-law, a 2GB SD card for the K10. I don't HAVE the camera yet... Now I HAVE to get the camera so I can use this card, right? VBEG I like the way you think sir. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Favorite AOV - was Christmas enablement
On 26/12/06, Scott Loveless, discombobulated, unleashed: What lenses do you find yourself using most often? Why? Most often, probably a workaday 24-70. Most carefully chosen, the A*85. The former because it does what it says on the box very very well. The latter because it has a talks to me. It has soul! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Christmas enablement?
I bought a 2gig hispeed card from APO for my K10D. Of the 3 i looked at, it was the fastest, but name was unknown to me. So far so good. Really impressed with the speed at which i can chimp at with this one. Its a must have Cory. Dave Quoting cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I got, from the brother-in-law, a 2GB SD card for the K10. I don't HAVE the camera yet... Now I HAVE to get the camera so I can use this card, right? VBEG CW - Original Message - From: Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, December 25, 2006 12:50 PM Subject: Christmas enablement? My mother-in-law gave me a Domke F-5XB shoulder bag. Anyone else get any photo goodies? -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.15.27/602 - Release Date: 12/25/2006 10:19 AM -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Equine Photography in York Region -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Christmas enablement - Pentax binoculars
I just got me some SMC Asahi Pentax 9x30 binoculars. Used. Probably manaufactured some time in the early nineties. They are small, light and VERY clear and sharp. No colored edges. Nice to have in the photobag :-) Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af Scott Loveless Sendt: 25. december 2006 18:50 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Christmas enablement? My mother-in-law gave me a Domke F-5XB shoulder bag. Anyone else get any photo goodies? -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.27/602 - Release Date: 12/25/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.28/604 - Release Date: 12/26/2006 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Christmas enablement?
On 12/27/06, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I bought a 2gig hispeed card from APO for my K10D. Mydigitaldiscount is having a sale on Sandisk Extreme III CF cards - $60 for a 2GB after rebate http://www.mydigitaldiscount.com/s.nl/it.A/id.650/.f?sc=2category=477 and $109 for a 4GB after rebate http://www.mydigitaldiscount.com/s.nl/it.A/id.651/.f?sc=2category=477 I just ordered one of them because I was so impressed with the performance of the Sandisk Extreme III SD card I just got. It cut the write speed on my D-Lux 3 by 75%. Amita -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Christmas enablement?
Appears to be slightly cheaper at BH Photo Video..? Otis Wright Amita Guha wrote: On 12/27/06, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I bought a 2gig hispeed card from APO for my K10D. Mydigitaldiscount is having a sale on Sandisk Extreme III CF cards - $60 for a 2GB after rebate http://www.mydigitaldiscount.com/s.nl/it.A/id.650/.f?sc=2category=477 and $109 for a 4GB after rebate http://www.mydigitaldiscount.com/s.nl/it.A/id.651/.f?sc=2category=477 I just ordered one of them because I was so impressed with the performance of the Sandisk Extreme III SD card I just got. It cut the write speed on my D-Lux 3 by 75%. Amita -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Christmas enablement?
The ebay santa gave me a 90-180 zoom for my 67ii. Mrs Santa gave me some warm clothes for standing still while it chugs away on f45. Now all I need is a custom built concrete block for my tripod and an overdraft for a selection of 95mm filters Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Christmas enablement?
William Robb wrote: From: Mark Roberts Stan Halpin wrote: One DA 21/3.2 AL Limited. The system works! Send a notice to Santa (who lives in the basement at BH), he emails the appropriate person, the transaction is transacted, the lens is shipped, and Stan is happily playing with a new toy. Great minds think alike, Stan. I sent a similar message to the same Santa a few days ago. My 21 Limited will be arriving in another couple of days :) It is a lens yu won't regret buying. So far, I am really happy with mine, which I find amusing, as it is an angle of view I don't like much. The angle of view is one of my favorites. That's why I finally broke down and bought it (I've never bought a prime slower than f/2.8 except for my 15mm). I often used a 28mm as a walkaround standard lens on my MX. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Christmas enablement?
- Original Message - From: Mark Roberts Subject: Re: Christmas enablement? The angle of view is one of my favorites. That's why I finally broke down and bought it (I've never bought a prime slower than f/2.8 except for my 15mm). I often used a 28mm as a walkaround standard lens on my MX. I can count on one hand the number of times I've used a lens in the 28-35mm range on 35mm, or my 75mm on the 6x7. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Favorite AOV - was Christmas enablement
On 12/26/06, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts Subject: Re: Christmas enablement? The angle of view is one of my favorites. That's why I finally broke down and bought it (I've never bought a prime slower than f/2.8 except for my 15mm). I often used a 28mm as a walkaround standard lens on my MX. I can count on one hand the number of times I've used a lens in the 28-35mm range on 35mm, or my 75mm on the 6x7. I used my 28/3.5 almost exclusively for about a year. But I got better. It's almost never mounted anymore. In the rare case that I feel like I need something wider than a 50 I use a 35. Over the last year or so I've noticed that when using a 28-80 or 28-90 zoom, after zooming, focusing, metering, etc., the lens almost always ends up set very close to 50mm. During the recent DCPDML excursion I made a conscious effort to not use the 50. It felt awkward and unnatural. I did mount the 50/1.7 at sunset. My current enablement musings have me considering a faster 50, a 43 LTD, or even dumping a significant amount of my Pentax hardware and buying a Leica with one of those nifty collapsible lenses. What lenses do you find yourself using most often? Why? -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Favorite AOV - was Christmas enablement
I use my FA 35/2 most often. I like the angle of view, and it's fast enough for indoor photography. If I need something a bit longer, I go with the FA 50/1.4. Either is great at a party or event. But I tend to go in cycles. In summer when I'm shooting more outdoors, I use the DA 16-45 and DA 50-200 quite a bit. The K 85/1.8 and DA 12-24 are frequently mounted as well. I rarely stick with one lens for an extended period of time. On Dec 26, 2006, at 11:22 AM, Scott Loveless wrote: On 12/26/06, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts Subject: Re: Christmas enablement? The angle of view is one of my favorites. That's why I finally broke down and bought it (I've never bought a prime slower than f/2.8 except for my 15mm). I often used a 28mm as a walkaround standard lens on my MX. I can count on one hand the number of times I've used a lens in the 28-35mm range on 35mm, or my 75mm on the 6x7. I used my 28/3.5 almost exclusively for about a year. But I got better. It's almost never mounted anymore. In the rare case that I feel like I need something wider than a 50 I use a 35. Over the last year or so I've noticed that when using a 28-80 or 28-90 zoom, after zooming, focusing, metering, etc., the lens almost always ends up set very close to 50mm. During the recent DCPDML excursion I made a conscious effort to not use the 50. It felt awkward and unnatural. I did mount the 50/1.7 at sunset. My current enablement musings have me considering a faster 50, a 43 LTD, or even dumping a significant amount of my Pentax hardware and buying a Leica with one of those nifty collapsible lenses. What lenses do you find yourself using most often? Why? -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- 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: Favorite AOV - was Christmas enablement
On Dec 26, 2006, at 10:22, Scott Loveless wrote: Over the last year or so I've noticed that when using a 28-80 or 28-90 zoom, after zooming, focusing, metering, etc., the lens almost always ends up set very close to 50mm. During the recent DCPDML excursion I made a conscious effort to not use the 50. It felt awkward and unnatural. I did mount the 50/1.7 at sunset. My current enablement musings have me considering a faster 50, a 43 LTD, or even dumping a significant amount of my Pentax hardware and buying a Leica with one of those nifty collapsible lenses. What lenses do you find yourself using most often? Why? I looked back at about a year's worth of images and found that a startling number of my photos of people (at family gatherings and parties) were shot at or very close to 28mm. So I did an experiment on Christmas - put the A28 f/2.8 on the front of the DS and just shot with that all day. Made for a much smaller package than with the Tamron 28-75 f/2.8! I think if I had that 31mm limited it would work for me too... but it probably won't happen in this lifetime! -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Favorite AOV - was Christmas enablement
- Original Message - From: Scott Loveless Subject: Favorite AOV - was Christmas enablement What lenses do you find yourself using most often? Why? I'm using the 50/1.4 in the studio quite a bit. It's a tad short, but good for small groups that require backing off for, the 77 has finally found some use, again in the studio, but also quite a bit in my walkaround kit. I suspect the lens that is going to see the most use for me over the next while is the ridiculous little 40/2.8LTD. It is a gorgeous FL on the digital. I may have to seek out a 43mm now. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Favorite AOV - was Christmas enablement
What lenses do you find yourself using most often? Why? Long time experience with 35mm film cameras whittled my kit down to a 20mm, a 35-40mm, a 50mm and a 75-90mm lens, with a reserve of a 200mm for those occasional long shots. Nowadays, with 16x24 format, the 14, 21, 35, 50 and 77 account for most of my photos, with the 21 and 35 being the most used. I still have the 135mm for that occasional long shot, and the 20-35 is a near perfect cover four with one convenience. I'd really really like a DA28mm f/2 Limited. Nice and compact, please, like the DA21 Limited. That would become my most-used lens. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Favorite AOV - was Christmas enablement
On 12/26/06, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What lenses do you find yourself using most often? Why? I seem to find myself at 24 and 50 quite a bit. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Favorite AOV - was Christmas enablement
Quoting Russell Kerstetter [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 12/26/06, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What lenses do you find yourself using most often? Why? 16-45 f4 is on about 90% of the time. If i go prime for what ever reason, i like my A 28 or A 50. My 50-200 and Sigma 300 at about 5%. However, looking over the net the last few days, the 43 or 77 ltd is looking good. Dave Equine Photography in York Region -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Christmas enablement?
On Tue, Dec 26, 2006 at 09:35:22AM -0600, William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts Subject: Re: Christmas enablement? The angle of view is one of my favorites. That's why I finally broke down and bought it (I've never bought a prime slower than f/2.8 except for my 15mm). I often used a 28mm as a walkaround standard lens on my MX. I can count on one hand the number of times I've used a lens in the 28-35mm range on 35mm, or my 75mm on the 6x7. William Robb While I've used as wide as 28mm quite frequently (although not as often as I use a focal length in the 120-150 range) I've rarely used anything wider. But I expect I'll have to broaden my horizons (sic) now that I have succumbed to the temptation of the DA fisheye zoom. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Favorite AOV - was Christmas enablement
I usually shoot at 7 or 21 millimeters, and only use the intermediate focal lengths if I can not get farther away, or closer, as the case may be. David J Brooks wrote: Quoting Russell Kerstetter [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 12/26/06, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What lenses do you find yourself using most often? Why? 16-45 f4 is on about 90% of the time. If i go prime for what ever reason, i like my A 28 or A 50. My 50-200 and Sigma 300 at about 5%. However, looking over the net the last few days, the 43 or 77 ltd is looking good. Dave Equine Photography in York Region -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Favorite AOV - was Christmas enablement
graywolf wrote: I usually shoot at 7 or 21 millimeters, and only use the intermediate focal lengths if I can not get farther away, or closer, as the case may be. You mean, with a digital camera? Other than that, a 7mm will make everything look funny! ;-) keith -- David J Brooks wrote: Quoting Russell Kerstetter [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 12/26/06, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What lenses do you find yourself using most often? Why? 16-45 f4 is on about 90% of the time. If i go prime for what ever reason, i like my A 28 or A 50. My 50-200 and Sigma 300 at about 5%. However, looking over the net the last few days, the 43 or 77 ltd is looking good. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Favorite AOV - was Christmas enablement
On Dec 26, 2006, at 5:40 PM, keith_w wrote: graywolf wrote: I usually shoot at 7 or 21 millimeters, and only use the intermediate focal lengths if I can not get farther away, or closer, as the case may be. You mean, with a digital camera? Other than that, a 7mm will make everything look funny! ;-) I seem to recall Tom's got one generation or another Olympus C series camera with something on the order of a 5.5x7.2mm sensor (1/1.8 by the sensor chip scale). Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Favorite AOV - was Christmas enablement
What, isn't eveyone talking about with a digital camera. OK, I normally use a 135mm lens (OK, now I am talking about with the 4x5 graphic). Those who pay attention will note that all of those give about the same field of view as 35mm lens on 35mm film cropped to 24x32 or so. That is my preferred perspective view for about 70% of my shots, and gives nice shots of people in their environment. My second most liked view is that of about a 100mm lens on the same 24x32 format, as it nicely isolates people from their environments. The other 10% of my photographs over the past 50 years or so have used something else. In other words those two angles of view accounted for about 90% of my photography. Let's see on your DSLR's that would be about 24mm and 75mm lenses. So if anyone sends me their old DSLR, please include a 77 Limited with it, I already have a 24/2 and guess I can get by with the dreaded green button, but certainly would not object to an A24/2 GRIN. keith_w wrote: graywolf wrote: I usually shoot at 7 or 21 millimeters, and only use the intermediate focal lengths if I can not get farther away, or closer, as the case may be. You mean, with a digital camera? Other than that, a 7mm will make everything look funny! ;-) keith -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Favorite AOV - was Christmas enablement
On 12/27/06, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What lenses do you find yourself using most often? 50-50 between the FA 77 Ltd FA 50 f1.4 Why? Dunno. Because! :-) Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Christmas enablement?
My mother-in-law gave me a Domke F-5XB shoulder bag. Anyone else get any photo goodies? -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Christmas enablement?
I got a cute little mini tripod for my small camera bag, called a gorillapod. It allows one to attach the camera to a rail or pole or tree limb, or set in up on a table or platform. Nice for when you don't have a real tripod or monopod around: http://www.photojojo.com/content/buy-this/compact-tripods-review/ On 12/25/06, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My mother-in-law gave me a Domke F-5XB shoulder bag. Anyone else get any photo goodies? -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- 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: Christmas enablement?
Although my official Christmas was last Saturday, I received a $75 gift certificate to my local drug (oops... camera) dealer. I'm thinking that I will spend it on a nice zippered bag to replace the old buckle style Pentax gadget bag that I've had for a few years now. :) Mike On 12/25/06, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My mother-in-law gave me a Domke F-5XB shoulder bag. Anyone else get any photo goodies? -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- -- Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED] MichaelHamilton.ca -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Christmas enablement?
One DA 21/3.2 AL Limited. The system works! Send a notice to Santa (who lives in the basement at BH), he emails the appropriate person, the transaction is transacted, the lens is shipped, and Stan is happily playing with a new toy. Stan On Dec 25, 2006, at 12:50 PM, Scott Loveless wrote: My mother-in-law gave me a Domke F-5XB shoulder bag. Anyone else get any photo goodies? -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- 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: Christmas enablement?
Stan, Could you forward me that e-mail addess... ;-) Regards, Bob S. On 12/25/06, Stan Halpin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One DA 21/3.2 AL Limited. The system works! Send a notice to Santa (who lives in the basement at BH), he emails the appropriate person, the transaction is transacted, the lens is shipped, and Stan is happily playing with a new toy. Stan On Dec 25, 2006, at 12:50 PM, Scott Loveless wrote: My mother-in-law gave me a Domke F-5XB shoulder bag. Anyone else get any photo goodies? -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- 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: Christmas enablement?
Stan Halpin wrote: One DA 21/3.2 AL Limited. The system works! Send a notice to Santa (who lives in the basement at BH), he emails the appropriate person, the transaction is transacted, the lens is shipped, and Stan is happily playing with a new toy. Great minds think alike, Stan. I sent a similar message to the same Santa a few days ago. My 21 Limited will be arriving in another couple of days :) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Christmas enablement?
- Original Message - From: Mark Roberts Subject: Re: Christmas enablement? Stan Halpin wrote: One DA 21/3.2 AL Limited. The system works! Send a notice to Santa (who lives in the basement at BH), he emails the appropriate person, the transaction is transacted, the lens is shipped, and Stan is happily playing with a new toy. Great minds think alike, Stan. I sent a similar message to the same Santa a few days ago. My 21 Limited will be arriving in another couple of days :) It is a lens yu won't regret buying. So far, I am really happy with mine, which I find amusing, as it is an angle of view I don't like much. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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- Original Message - From: Scott Loveless Subject: Christmas enablement? My mother-in-law gave me a Domke F-5XB shoulder bag. Anyone else get any photo goodies? I got a new desk chair, a 12-24 zoom (didn't arrive yet though) and a very nice quality reproduction St. Ansel print. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Christmas enablement?
On 12/25/06, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got a new desk chair, a 12-24 zoom (didn't arrive yet though) and a very nice quality reproduction St. Ansel print. I've been thinking a few of these would be a worthwhile investment: http://www.anseladams.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATSCategory=9 -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Christmas enablement?
- Original Message - From: Scott Loveless Subject: Re: Christmas enablement? On 12/25/06, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got a new desk chair, a 12-24 zoom (didn't arrive yet though) and a very nice quality reproduction St. Ansel print. I've been thinking a few of these would be a worthwhile investment: http://www.anseladams.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATSCategory=9 This is the one I got. Apparently, it looks like the kind of picture I would take. http://www.anseladams.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPRODProdID=1046 William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Christmas enablement?
Certainly not a bad buy. Although Ansel's printing was fundamental to his art and was frequently a complex procedure. Who knows how big a role his assistants played? In any case, I'd like to own one. Paul On Dec 25, 2006, at 2:33 PM, Scott Loveless wrote: On 12/25/06, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got a new desk chair, a 12-24 zoom (didn't arrive yet though) and a very nice quality reproduction St. Ansel print. I've been thinking a few of these would be a worthwhile investment: http://www.anseladams.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATSCategory=9 -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- 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: Christmas enablement?
My mother-in-law gave me a Domke F-5XB shoulder bag. Anyone else get any photo goodies? Got a copy of Real World Camera Raw for CS2 from she who must be obeyed! John The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Christmas enablement?
From: Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 12/25/06, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I got a new desk chair, a 12-24 zoom (didn't arrive yet though) and a very nice quality reproduction St. Ansel print. I've been thinking a few of these would be a worthwhile investment: http://www.anseladams.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATSCategory=9 As a financial hedge against the future, they're pretty much useless. As an inspiration to get out and shoot good pictures, they're priceless. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Christmas enablement?
Still waiting to open up stuff. Waiting on the daughter's SO first. :-( Dave Quoting Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED]: My mother-in-law gave me a Domke F-5XB shoulder bag. Anyone else get any photo goodies? -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Equine Photography in York Region -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Christmas enablement?
My photo gift this year was having one of my photographer friends stop by last evening for the party. He brought some prints ... we looked at them, he looked at mine, we had a while to discuss the work. That was a superb gift. I wasn't expecting he could visit. (I showed him the Pentax 645 I've been enjoying. Jim is a long time Hasselblad and now Rolleiflex SL66 user ... He made an exposure with the Pentax and said, Yes! This feels just like the Rolleiflex and nothing like the Hassy: shooting with the Hasselblad feels like you had just fired up a steam engine by comparison. My impressions exactly ... :-) G On Dec 25, 2006, at 9:50 AM, Scott Loveless wrote: My mother-in-law gave me a Domke F-5XB shoulder bag. Anyone else get any photo goodies? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Christmas enablement?
On Dec 25, 2006, at 10:54 AM, William Robb wrote: One DA 21/3.2 AL Limited. The system works! Send a notice to Santa (who lives in the basement at BH), he emails the appropriate person, the transaction is transacted, the lens is shipped, and Stan is happily playing with a new toy. Great minds think alike, Stan. I sent a similar message to the same Santa a few days ago. My 21 Limited will be arriving in another couple of days :) It is a lens yu won't regret buying. So far, I am really happy with mine, which I find amusing, as it is an angle of view I don't like much. I thought the same thing when I ordered it. Now I use it more than most other lenses... An excellent lens. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Christmas enablement?
On 12/25/06, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My mother-in-law gave me a Domke F-5XB shoulder bag. Anyone else get any photo goodies? My honey enabled me with both a Tamron 90mm macro and a Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 for Nikon. I enabled him with a Canon 15mm fisheye. Whee! Amita -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Christmas Enablement?
My wife gave me a new copy of PhotoShop Elements 5.0. Santa gave me a 50~200 Pentax Zoom. I really like both. I wasn't sure PSE 5 had enough extras to make the upgrade worth it, but I really like what I see so far. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Christmas enablement?
My parents gave me a book with photographs by Minkkinen: http://www.decordova.org/decordova/exhibit/2005/minkkinen.htm Great fun as well as creative and beautiful photographs. PS: He uses Pentax 67 and claims that he does not change his photos in the darkroom or computer, and he calls his son Dan the scan... I gave myself a book with illustrations by Simon Marsden of stories and poems by Edgar Allan Poe. DagT Den 25. des. 2006 kl. 18.50 skrev Scott Loveless: My mother-in-law gave me a Domke F-5XB shoulder bag. Anyone else get any photo goodies? -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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On 12/26/06, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone else get any photo goodies? Nope. CD's, a couple of books, some fudge a new floor fan. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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My K10D arrived a few days before Christmas I got to use it before Christmas, but I do consider it a Christmas gift. A very impressive package from Pentax. Hard to believe there is so much to it in view of the price relative to the initial *ist D. All the things already mentioned on the list but also a few little things like being able to incorporate the date of capture with the image number different folders for different shooting dates. Nice touches. Well done Pentax! Kenneth Waller - Original Message - On 12/26/06, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone else get any photo goodies? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Christmas enablement?
i got a circular polarizing filter, yay! On 12/25/06, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My mother-in-law gave me a Domke F-5XB shoulder bag. Anyone else get any photo goodies? -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- 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: Christmas enablement.
Ah, the idealism of youth and the cynicism of old age, in one package... William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Cotty Subject: Re: Christmas enablement. On 20/12/04, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: I'll wait for the istDn. How old are you Bill? Young enough to hope it happens in my lifetime, old enough to fear otherwise.. William Robb -- 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: Christmas enablement.
Funny, that's about what I heard as well. William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Cotty Subject: Re: Christmas enablement. On 20/12/04, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: Young enough to hope it happens in my lifetime, old enough to fear otherwise.. Actually if it's an *ist D mark 2 then waddya think, maybe this coming fall? The girl at the camera store thinks PMA. I believe that's in February. William Robb -- 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: Christmas enablement.
Wheatfield, it would be interesting to see some side-by-side comparisons of noise -- *ist D vs. your new toy, same ISO (say, 200), same subject, same angle of view. Your wish is my command. I have a few days off coming up this weekend. I'll try to post something on either Saturday or Sunday. Um Any ideas of what a good test target would be? We are kinda snow bound at the moment (it's freaking awful outside today). Perhaps something monotoned, so as to show noise. Snow might do, if you can get the exposure right. Even a straight shot of gray sky might suffice. It doesn't have to be an interesting photo. Joe
Re: Christmas enablement.
P.S. More on testing. It would also be interesting to compare noise at the *ist D's slowest ISO with noise at the 750's slowest ISO. Joe
[Fwd: Re: Christmas enablement.]
Sending to the list a second time. First time apparently this went to the magnetic aether. Joe Original Message From: - Tue Dec 21 10:57:31 2004 X-Mozilla-Status: 0001 X-Mozilla-Status2: Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2004 10:57:29 -0700 From: Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows; U; Win98; en-US; CDonDemand; rv:0.9.4.1) Gecko/20020508 Netscape6/6.2.3 X-Accept-Language: en-us MIME-Version: 1.0 To: pdml [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Christmas enablement. Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Wheatfield, it would be interesting to see some side-by-side comparisons of noise -- *ist D vs. your new toy, same ISO (say, 200), same subject, same angle of view. Your wish is my command. I have a few days off coming up this weekend. I'll try to post something on either Saturday or Sunday. Um Any ideas of what a good test target would be? We are kinda snow bound at the moment (it's freaking awful outside today). Perhaps something monotoned, so as to show noise. Snow might do, if you can get the exposure right. Even a straight shot of gray sky might suffice. It doesn't have to be an interesting photo. Joe
Re: Christmas enablement.
Also second attempt. Joseph Tainter wrote: P.S. More on testing. It would also be interesting to compare noise at the *ist D's slowest ISO with noise at the 750's slowest ISO. Joe
Re: Christmas enablement.
- Original Message - From: Joseph Tainter Subject: Re: Christmas enablement. It doesn't have to be an interesting photo. Probably a good thing. William Robb
Christmas enablement.
I went out this morning to find a small digital camera that I could toss into the truck as a quick snapshot camera. Of course, my initial desire was to by a Pentax, but there are so many choices out there right now. I wanted something small, so I looked at an Optio SV, which is 5 megapixies and has a 5x optical zoom. Too small, though. While it fits a shirt pocket very nicely, I found that it tended to get lost in my hands. I ended up with an Optio 750, which, while substantially larger, is still less clunky than my old Canon G1 was. The battery is charging as I type. It looks like a pretty cool little camera. Something to note though, although it is touted as a 7mp camera, if you want to shoot 2:3 aspect ratio for standard 4x6 reprints, it is essentially a 6mp camera. William Robb
Re: Christmas enablement.
It has tested very well in Finnish magazines :-) However I have chosen Optio SV because it is bigger than Optio S4 - but I have not seen any tests of it - but based on my results with Optio S4 I am sure its OK. Happy shooting! Raimo K Personal photography homepage at: http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho - Original Message - From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax Discuss [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 6:42 PM Subject: Christmas enablement. I went out this morning to find a small digital camera that I could toss into the truck as a quick snapshot camera. Of course, my initial desire was to by a Pentax, but there are so many choices out there right now. I wanted something small, so I looked at an Optio SV, which is 5 megapixies and has a 5x optical zoom. Too small, though. While it fits a shirt pocket very nicely, I found that it tended to get lost in my hands. I ended up with an Optio 750, which, while substantially larger, is still less clunky than my old Canon G1 was. The battery is charging as I type. It looks like a pretty cool little camera. Something to note though, although it is touted as a 7mp camera, if you want to shoot 2:3 aspect ratio for standard 4x6 reprints, it is essentially a 6mp camera. William Robb
Re: Christmas enablement.
Good choice. That's one of my favourite ps digitals. chris On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 10:42:37 -0600, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I went out this morning to find a small digital camera that I could toss into the truck as a quick snapshot camera. Of course, my initial desire was to by a Pentax, but there are so many choices out there right now. I wanted something small, so I looked at an Optio SV, which is 5 megapixies and has a 5x optical zoom. Too small, though. While it fits a shirt pocket very nicely, I found that it tended to get lost in my hands. I ended up with an Optio 750, which, while substantially larger, is still less clunky than my old Canon G1 was. The battery is charging as I type. It looks like a pretty cool little camera. Something to note though, although it is touted as a 7mp camera, if you want to shoot 2:3 aspect ratio for standard 4x6 reprints, it is essentially a 6mp camera. William Robb
Re: Christmas enablement.
- Original Message - From: Chris Brogden Subject: Re: Christmas enablement. Good choice. That's one of my favourite ps digitals. Devona mentioned that they are selling them by the boatload. I saw an istDS, but didn't bother to look at it. I'll wait for the istDn. William Robb
Re: Christmas enablement.
- Original Message - From: Raimo K Subject: Re: Christmas enablement. It has tested very well in Finnish magazines :-) However I have chosen Optio SV because it is bigger than Optio S4 - but I have not seen any tests of it - but based on my results with Optio S4 I am sure its OK. I looked at the SV as well, and would have gone for it, but that I was afraid of losing it, it is so small!! Here, the price difference between the SV and 750 isn't all that much either. William Robb
Re: Christmas enablement.
On 20/12/04, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: I'll wait for the istDn. How old are you Bill? Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
Re: Christmas enablement.
- Original Message - From: Cotty Subject: Re: Christmas enablement. On 20/12/04, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: I'll wait for the istDn. How old are you Bill? Young enough to hope it happens in my lifetime, old enough to fear otherwise.. William Robb
Re: Christmas enablement.
On 20/12/04, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: Young enough to hope it happens in my lifetime, old enough to fear otherwise.. Actually if it's an *ist D mark 2 then waddya think, maybe this coming fall? Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
Re: Christmas enablement.
Wheatfield, it would be interesting to see some side-by-side comparisons of noise -- *ist D vs. your new toy, same ISO (say, 200), same subject, same angle of view. Joe
Re: Christmas enablement.
- Original Message - From: Cotty Subject: Re: Christmas enablement. On 20/12/04, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: Young enough to hope it happens in my lifetime, old enough to fear otherwise.. Actually if it's an *ist D mark 2 then waddya think, maybe this coming fall? The girl at the camera store thinks PMA. I believe that's in February. William Robb
Re: Christmas enablement.
- Original Message - From: Joseph Tainter Subject: Re: Christmas enablement. Wheatfield, it would be interesting to see some side-by-side comparisons of noise -- *ist D vs. your new toy, same ISO (say, 200), same subject, same angle of view. Your wish is my command. I have a few days off coming up this weekend. I'll try to post something on either Saturday or Sunday. Um Any ideas of what a good test target would be? We are kinda snow bound at the moment (it's freaking awful outside today). William Robb
Re: Christmas enablement.
On 20/12/04, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: The girl at the camera store thinks PMA. I believe that's in February. Whoa. Feb for the *ist D mark 2 ? Hey it's quiet at the mo, any speculation as to specifications? CCD sticking with 6MP or jumping to 8MP? Are there any 8MP CCDs floating about? Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
Re: Christmas enablement.
On 20/12/04, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: I have a few days off coming up this weekend. These Canadians are smarter than they look! Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
Re: Christmas enablement.
Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 20/12/04, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: The girl at the camera store thinks PMA. I believe that's in February. Whoa. Feb for the *ist D mark 2 ? Hey it's quiet at the mo, any speculation as to specifications? CCD sticking with 6MP or jumping to 8MP? Are there any 8MP CCDs floating about? I don't know about pixel count but I expect it to be CMOS rather than CCD. -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
Re: Christmas enablement.
- Original Message - From: Cotty Subject: Re: Christmas enablement. Whoa. Feb for the *ist D mark 2 ? Hey it's quiet at the mo, any speculation as to specifications? Not a clue. William Robb
Re: Christmas enablement.
Wouldn't switching to CMOS require extensive redesign of software and systems? I would think that Pentax will stay the course with CCD. I wonder where John Francis stands on this? Paul Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 20/12/04, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: The girl at the camera store thinks PMA. I believe that's in February. Whoa. Feb for the *ist D mark 2 ? Hey it's quiet at the mo, any speculation as to specifications? CCD sticking with 6MP or jumping to 8MP? Are there any 8MP CCDs floating about? I don't know about pixel count but I expect it to be CMOS rather than CCD. -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
Re: Christmas enablement.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wouldn't switching to CMOS require extensive redesign of software and systems? So? Even the ist-DS is different enough that it requires a different RAW converter. I would think that Pentax will stay the course with CCD. I wonder where John Francis stands on this? I have it on good authority that Pentax is going CMOS eventually. Count on it. (That's not a big revelation: It's common knowledge in the industry that everyone is going that way for cost reasons) I expect the next DSLR will be the one that makes the move. I was actually quite surprised that the DS was CCD rather than CMOS but I expect they used as much of the original ist-D as possible in order to shorten the design cycle. -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
Re: Christmas enablement.
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Christmas enablement. Wouldn't switching to CMOS require extensive redesign of software and systems? I would think that Pentax will stay the course with CCD. I wonder where John Francis stands on this? Any change to the sensor will require some significant design changes, whether they stay with CCD or go to CMOS. What they can't do is try to do what they have done historically, which is to try to keep a 5 year or more production time on the same camera. They will have to go upscale from where they are now, I just don't think there is any way they can keep the D and DS in the line as their only offerings and maintain any respect in the field. William Robb
Re: Christmas enablement.
March I believe. I think so too. My source is being coy right now; I think maybe they got on his case a bit. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Cotty Subject: Re: Christmas enablement. On 20/12/04, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: Young enough to hope it happens in my lifetime, old enough to fear otherwise.. Actually if it's an *ist D mark 2 then waddya think, maybe this coming fall? The girl at the camera store thinks PMA. I believe that's in February. William Robb -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.296 / Virus Database: 265.6.1 - Release Date: 12/20/2004
Re: Christmas enablement.
Nope looked it up to be sure, PMA is the middle of February this year. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Graywolf wrote: March I believe. I think so too. My source is being coy right now; I think maybe they got on his case a bit. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Cotty Subject: Re: Christmas enablement. On 20/12/04, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: Young enough to hope it happens in my lifetime, old enough to fear otherwise.. Actually if it's an *ist D mark 2 then waddya think, maybe this coming fall? The girl at the camera store thinks PMA. I believe that's in February. William Robb -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.296 / Virus Database: 265.6.1 - Release Date: 12/20/2004
Re: Christmas enablement.
well, the 1Ds 11.2 megapixel sensor is now obsolete. Herb - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 20, 2004 6:52 PM Subject: Re: Christmas enablement. I don't know about pixel count but I expect it to be CMOS rather than CCD.
