Re: OT - Michael Reichmann dead at 71

Thanks for posting that. Sad to hear it, MR was a good guy. I didn't know him personally, but he was always responsive and engaging when I wrote to ask about something he'd published.  G On May 19, 2016, at 12:37 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Kevin Raber: "It is with a

Re: OT - Michael Reichmann dead at 71

You're welcome, Godfrey. MR struck me as a guy with enormous energy and enthusiasm for photography even after a very long professional career. Also a fresh outlook: he was one of the first to fully embrace the digital wave. I learned a lot from his tutorials and writing, and also from all the

Re: OT: Telemarketers

Scammer: The factory warranty on your car has run out. Me: Really? That's tragic. Which car? Scammer: Pardon? Me: Which car lost its factory warranty? Scammer: Our records don't show that. Me: Then how do you know the warranty has run out? Scammer: It's the one you drive most. Me: Oh,

Re: OT: Telemarketers

My father-in-law would have gotten on well with you Doug. He used to love getting solicitations in the mail with postage free return envelopes. He would always return those envelopes with as much weight in iron filings as he could fit in. Along with a note saying “please take me off your list.”

Re: OT: Telemarketers

Yep, and "You've got a virus on your computer" is yet another popular one. I've had those calling me a couple of times. The last time I asked: on which computer? The guy asked: "How many do you have?" I: 12 A more interesting variation of that is described here:

Re: OT: Telemarketers

Stan, A while ago, I've known somebody who cross-polinated credit-card solicitations with the postage-paid return envelopes. And if asked about that person, I'll "take the 5th". ;-) I enjoyed reading about your father-in-law's approach with that store. (Even though I am a bit surprised that

Re: OT: Telemarketers

I write scripts for them. Hey, they have bucks. Paul via phone > On May 19, 2016, at 5:10 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > > FWIW I tell them I sold the car. > > > -Original Message- >> From: Doug Brewer >> Subject: Re: OT: Telemarketers >> >>

Re: OT: Telemarketers

I long ago got over the notion that I needed to be responsive to phone calls. We haven’t answered the phone in years. Well, a few exceptions but hardly ever. When we had Caller ID we would only answer if a known caller. Now we have the phone ringers turned off, don’t even know there is a call

Re: OT: Telemarketers

FWIW I tell them I sold the car. -Original Message- >From: Doug Brewer >Subject: Re: OT: Telemarketers > >Scammer: The factory warranty on your car has run out. > >Me: Really? That's tragic. Which car? > >Scammer: Pardon? > >Me: Which car lost its factory

Re: OT: Telemarketers

I have a fairly sophisticated anti-telemarketer system running, a legacy from my anti-spam days when I was an enthusiast. (I wouldn't attempt this project now. I only have to maintain it a couple of times a year.) I'm running Asterisk -- a software PBX -- and I have a SIP device connecting my

PESO -- ONe of many Egrets.

Yea, I know another big water bird. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20loneofmany.html Shot on my way home from the dog's latest vet visit. Equipment: Pentax K-5II w/Kalimar MC 500mm Mirror f8.0. As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- I don't

Re: PESO -- ONe of many Egrets.

Nice one, P.J.! J Sent from my iPhone > On May 19, 2016, at 1:43 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: > > Yea, I know another big water bird. > > https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20loneofmany.html > > Shot on my way home from the dog's latest vet

Re: PESO -- ONe of many Egrets.

Nice bird, nice geometry ann On 5/19/2016 4:43 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: Yea, I know another big water bird. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20loneofmany.html Shot on my way home from the dog's latest vet visit. Equipment: Pentax K-5II w/Kalimar MC 500mm Mirror

Re: Can higher ISO give you more info about a low contrast scene.

Gonz wrote: >> Does this mean that you don't get any advantage from shooting a higher iso >> rather than under exposing at a lower ISO? > >Not true. Exposing at the right ISO will give you less noise at the darker >end. No it won't. If the camera is "ISO Invariant" (and there are lists

Re: Can higher ISO give you more info about a low contrast scene.

The analog amplifier inside (and even in ISO invariant cameras) will still get you a better amplification of the darker portions than the pseudo amplification using the digital values through post processing. Read the dpreview article in more detail for explanation of this. On Thu, May 19, 2016

Peso - Untitled photo from yesterday

As seen in the Union Square subway station https://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2016-and-all-that/i-2gnz5Wx/XL ann -- 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

Re: Peso - Untitled photo from yesterday

Well seen (Scene) A suggested titled - 'TurnStyle' Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwallerWell seen ! - Original Message - From: "ann sanfedele" Subject: Peso - Untitled photo from yesterday As seen in the Union Square subway station

Re: Peso - Untitled photo from yesterday

I like it, Ann. And I like Ken's suggested title too. :) On Thu, May 19, 2016 at 7:54 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > Well seen (Scene) > > A suggested titled - 'TurnStyle' > > Kenneth Waller > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwallerWell seen ! > > > - Original Message

Re: OT: Telemarketers

>From what you related I know my wife and I have chuckled at this guy several >times before hanging up. Pitiful! J Sent from my iPhone > On May 19, 2016, at 5:28 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > > Igor PDML-StR wrote: > >> Yep, and "You've got a virus on your computer"

Re: OT: Telemarketers

On Fri, May 20, 2016, at 12:24 PM, Philip Northeast wrote: > It is a dead give away when they start with "you have a problem with > your windows computer" Yeah - I just tell them I have a Mac (I don't) and they hang up before I can. I'm tempted to string them along but most of the time I

Re: OT: Telemarketers

It is a dead give away when they start with "you have a problem with your windows computer" Sent from my iMac Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 20/05/2016 11:48 AM, Jack Davis wrote: From what you related I know my wife and I have chuckled at this guy several times

Re: PESO: High Cloud

That's pretty, Dave. Gentle elegance. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad > On May 18, 2016, at 8:15 PM, David Mann wrote: > > One from Feburary. I was on my way back from walking along the lake shore > (Lake Wanaka) when I noticed this cloud that appeared to be towering

RE: OT: Telemarketers

I set up a MagicJack using the same number I've had for years. All calls go to voice mail. Anything important they leave a message. The telemarketers and scammers never leave a message. I get an email with the voice message attached. All other calls are handled on our cell phones. The house

Re: OT: Telemarketers

On 5/19/2016 3:26 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Yep, and "You've got a virus on your computer" is yet another popular one. Me: Hello? Scammer: Hi, this is Microsoft calling, your computer's activity is indicating that you have a virus. Me: (in my best old person voice) Oh my god, what do I

Re: PESO 2016 - 091, 092 - GDG

Very playful, Godfrey. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad > On May 19, 2016, at 2:40 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > I thought it was an alien invasion > > do I need a smiley here? > > ann > > >> On 5/19/2016 2:15 PM, John wrote: >> You need the little board with numbers

Re: OT: Telemarketers

Mark! "I'm not always the nice person that I appear to be on this mailing list" Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 20/05/2016 12:46 PM, Bill wrote: On 5/19/2016 8:38 PM, steve harley wrote: On 2016-05-19 15:26 , Igor PDML-StR wrote: Yep, and "You've got a virus on your

Re: OT: Telemarketers

Wow never heard of these scams before. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad > On May 19, 2016, at 8:48 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > > From what you related I know my wife and I have chuckled at this guy several > times before hanging up. > Pitiful! > J > > > > Sent from my

Re: PESO -- ONe of many Egrets.

Such a pretty bird. Good one P. J. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad > On May 19, 2016, at 3:43 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: > > Yea, I know another big water bird. > > https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20loneofmany.html > > Shot on my way

Re: PESO 2016 - 091, 092 - GDG

Thank you all for enjoying my madness. :-) I shot two more packs of film today. It's so much fun! … This little camera is going to cost me a fortune. :-| G > On May 19, 2016, at 7:40 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: > > Very playful, Godfrey. Cheers, Christine > > Sent

Re: Peso - Untitled photo from yesterday

I always aim to please, Ann ! -Original Message- >From: ann sanfedele >Subject: Re: Peso - Untitled photo from yesterday > >Which is what I called the file at first! then changed it to >"turnoffstyle" but decided not to title so you guys could have fun :-) > >thanks

Re: OT: Telemarketers

My favorite landline accessory is CPR Call Blocker. I loved it so much that I gifted one to my father. I use Extreme Call Blocker on my cellphone. It's worth purchasing because I can block texts as well as nuisance calls without having them go to voice mail. Yonnie On Thu, May 19, 2016 at 6:13

Re: OT: Telemarketers

Igor PDML-StR wrote: >Yep, and "You've got a virus on your computer" is yet another popular one. >I've had those calling me a couple of times. >The last time I asked: on which computer? >The guy asked: "How many do you have?" >I: 12 > > >A more interesting variation of that is described here:

Re: Peso - Untitled photo from yesterday

Which is what I called the file at first! then changed it to "turnoffstyle" but decided not to title so you guys could have fun :-) thanks , Ken! ann On 5/19/2016 7:54 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Well seen (Scene) A suggested titled - 'TurnStyle' Kenneth Waller

Re: OT: Telemarketers

In truth I write only relatively benign scripts for car dealers trying to get their lease customers to re-up and/or turn in their car early. Much of it is email with only a small percentage of telemarketing. It's all commerce, but I do miss the days of straightforward walk in negotiations.

Re: Peso - Untitled photo from yesterday

Very well seen, Anne. But there is something a little unsettling in the picture. Still, really well seen and composed. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad > On May 19, 2016, at 6:43 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > As seen in the Union Square subway station > >

Re: OT: Telemarketers

On 2016-05-19 15:26 , Igor PDML-StR wrote: Yep, and "You've got a virus on your computer" is yet another popular one. this is Windows Technical Support, we have detected some problems with your computer … i have had this one probably 50 times in the last five years; it is my mission to

Re: OT: Telemarketers

On 5/19/2016 8:38 PM, steve harley wrote: On 2016-05-19 15:26 , Igor PDML-StR wrote: Yep, and "You've got a virus on your computer" is yet another popular one. this is Windows Technical Support, we have detected some problems with your computer … i have had this one probably 50 times in the

Re: Peso - Untitled photo from yesterday

Thanks, Bruce - and see my reply to Ken :-) ann On 5/19/2016 8:02 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: I like it, Ann. And I like Ken's suggested title too. :) On Thu, May 19, 2016 at 7:54 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Well seen (Scene) A suggested titled - 'TurnStyle' Kenneth Waller

Re: OT - Michael Reichmann dead at 71

This is sad news. He started a great sites. Thanks for sharing.Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad > On May 19, 2016, at 2:36 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > > Kevin Raber: "It is with a very heavy heart that I must share sad news > with our readers and the rest of the

Re: OT: Telemarketers

Same with us. If it's someone with a valid calling purpose, they leave a message and we call them back. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad > On May 19, 2016, at 4:05 PM, Stanley Halpin > wrote: > > I long ago got over the notion that I needed to be responsive

Re: Peso - Untitled photo from yesterday

It definitely unsettled me , Christine... more than a little. I even commented to the transit gal in the ticket booth about it. ann On 5/19/2016 10:27 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Very well seen, Anne. But there is something a little unsettling in the picture. Still, really well seen and

Re: Peso - Untitled photo from yesterday

VG. Something to think about > On 20 May 2016, at 00:44, ann sanfedele wrote: > > As seen in the Union Square subway station > > https://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2016-and-all-that/i-2gnz5Wx/XL > > ann > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: Telemarketers

On 20 May 2016, at 03:47, Bill wrote: > > I got one of those at work once. I didn't have time to play with him so I > picked up the emergency horn and gave him a blast with it. > > I'm not always the nice person that I appear to be on this mailing list. > Bill

Re: OT: Telemarketers

On 5/19/2016 10:38 PM, steve harley wrote: On 2016-05-19 15:26 , Igor PDML-StR wrote: Yep, and "You've got a virus on your computer" is yet another popular one. this is Windows Technical Support, we have detected some problems with your computer … i have had this one probably 50 times in

Re: OT: Telemarketers

I'm not always the nice person that I appear to be on this mailing list. A MARK if I've ever heard one Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Bill" Subject: Re: OT: Telemarketers On 5/19/2016

Re: OT: Telemarketers

On 5/19/2016 10:33 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Wow never heard of these scams before. Cheers, Christine I've gotten the IRS scam call. It's not even a real person, just a bunch of phrases strung together by a computer with pauses in wrong places and a demand that you call a certain phone

Firmware 1.10 for K-1, and LR tethering plugin available

There is a firmware update for the K-1 already, related to tethering only: http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/download_digital.html For thethering with Lightroom, you also need the latest plugin (software, below on that same page) Regards, JvW

Re: Can higher ISO give you more info about a low contrast scene.

The K-3 and K-5 can easily sustain a 2ev boost in the shadows. The K-5 more so. I underexpose by 2ev quite often to retain highlights and push in post. On Thu, May 19, 2016 at 12:49 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > You would. Although there can be times when slight underexposure

Re: Can higher ISO give you more info about a low contrast scene.

"so what we're essentially looking at is: what is the difference between brightening in-camera by increasing ISO (and using hardware, mostly analog amplification) vs. brightening after-the-fact in your Raw converter (digital correction)?" and "As you can see above: there's a very modest visual

Re: Can higher ISO give you more info about a low contrast scene.

So basically, expose for the maximum highlight detail and the shadows should still be *ok*. The true test of this would be in a very dark situation, the higher ISO would give you better results, especially if the brighter portions are pretty dim. On Thu, May 19, 2016 at 10:08 AM, Gonz

PESO 2016 - 091, 092 - GDG

Experimenting with the Impossible I-1 and Yellow Duochrome film... https://flic.kr/p/Gocj57 https://flic.kr/p/GociiN We apologize for the model, but you work with what you have at hand. :-) enjoy! G The trouble with being punctual is that nobody's there to appreciate it. -- PDML

Re: Can higher ISO give you more info about a low contrast scene.

> Does this mean that you don't get any advantage from shooting a higher iso > rather than under exposing at a lower ISO? > Not true. Exposing at the right ISO will give you less noise at the darker end. On Wed, May 18, 2016 at 3:46 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > > On May 18,

Re: Can higher ISO give you more info about a low contrast scene.

Mark, I wouldn't argue with an EE from MIT about electronics. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, May 19, 2016 at 10:04 AM, Gonz wrote: > The analog amplifier inside (and even in ISO invariant cameras) will > still get you a better amplification of the darker portions than the >

Re: Can higher ISO give you more info about a low contrast scene.

I've shot extensively with both K5 and K3. A 2EV push creates some shadow noise. If you're okay with that it's fine, but I find I can retain highlights at a correct or nearly correct exposure. Of course how one meters has a lot to do with that. Paul via phone > On May 19, 2016, at 6:47 AM,

Re: PESO 2016 - 091, 092 - GDG

OMG it's hideous! The first one reminds me of Piss Christ. Both very interesting and imaginative. Carry on, Godfrey! > On 19 May 2016, at 14:32, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > > Experimenting with the Impossible I-1 and Yellow Duochrome film... > >

Exposure Choices

Is result in applying "exposure compensation" in LR significantly different than applying an increase in either "exposure" or "brightness" in PS? Anyone. Gently! J -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: Exposure Choices

I *think* "exposure compensation" in LR is the same as "exposure" in PS. "Brightness" in PS seems to be something different, affecting contrast. On 5/19/2016 11:26 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Is result in applying "exposure compensation" in LR significantly different than applying an increase in

Re: PESO 2016 - 091, 092 - GDG

You need the little board with numbers & stuff to hold up under your chin. 8-D On 5/19/2016 9:29 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Experimenting with the Impossible I-1 and Yellow Duochrome film... https://flic.kr/p/Gocj57 https://flic.kr/p/GociiN We apologize for the model, but you work with

Re: Can higher ISO give you more info about a low contrast scene.

Bob Sullivan wrote: >Mark, >I wouldn't argue with an EE from MIT about electronics. Bob, I have found over the years that arguing with any engineer about anything is an exercise in futility! ;-) -- Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

OT: Telemarketers

WTF is going on with telemarketers. I have an unlisted number. It's on the FTC National Do Not Call Registry. I signed up my phone numbers for "Do Not Call" years ago. I'm still getting robo-calls; more than one an hour. I can't remember the last time my phone rang & it was someone I wanted to

Re: Exposure Choices

Thanks, John! Much appreciated. J - Original Message - From: "John" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 11:14:20 AM Subject: Re: Exposure Choices I *think* "exposure compensation" in LR is the same as "exposure" in PS.

Re: OT: Telemarketers

We're getting showered with a local cascade of Solar invaders. Absolutely unrelenting. That in addition to the usual hawkers and of course, political drummers. I called and requested our number be placed on that same list years ago. I'd advise a politics candidate to promise doing away with

OT - Michael Reichmann dead at 71

Kevin Raber: "It is with a very heavy heart that I must share sad news with our readers and the rest of the photographic community. After an extended battle with cancer, the Founder of Luminous-Landscape, Michael Reichmann, has passed away."

Re: OT: Telemarketers

I'm getting the same thing. Area codes from every part of the country. If I don't recognize it, I automatically ignore it, wait for it to end, then block it. Seems to be a moving target though. I answered one out of curiosity and it was a robo-call to lower my mortage rate. On Thu, May 19,

Re: PESO 2016 - 091, 092 - GDG

I thought it was an alien invasion do I need a smiley here? ann On 5/19/2016 2:15 PM, John wrote: You need the little board with numbers & stuff to hold up under your chin. 8-D On 5/19/2016 9:29 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Experimenting with the Impossible I-1 and Yellow Duochrome film...

Re: OT: Telemarketers

John wrote: >WTF is going on with telemarketers. > >I have an unlisted number. It's on the FTC National Do Not Call >Registry. I signed up my phone numbers for "Do Not Call" years ago. > >I'm still getting robo-calls; more than one an hour. > >I can't remember the last time my phone rang & it was

Re: Can higher ISO give you more info about a low contrast scene.

On 5/19/2016 2:47 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Bob Sullivan wrote: Mark, I wouldn't argue with an EE from MIT about electronics. Bob, I have found over the years that arguing with any engineer about anything is an exercise in futility! ;-) I know that. Ever try to convince an engineer to

Re: Can higher ISO give you more info about a low contrast scene.

> Bob, I have found over the years that arguing with any engineer about > anything is an exercise in futility! ;-) Yes, we're like lawyers, except we don't get paid $500/hr for arguing. ;) On Thu, May 19, 2016 at 1:47 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > Bob Sullivan wrote: >