Re: A bit more about K10D, please read.

2006-12-29 Thread J and K Messervy
Mine is the same, but as the images look right, I'm not too bothered. - Original Message - From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2006 6:00 AM Subject: A bit more about K10D, please read. Hi! First of, indeed my

GESO - NYE soccer match

2007-01-01 Thread J and K Messervy
We went to see a soccer match on Sunday evening and I tried the K10D out at high iso and with a very ordinary cheapie Sigma 70-210. I'm quite happy with the results. http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a271/ShermanHJ60/Football/ Happy New Year to all! James Messervy -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: Occupations?

2007-01-01 Thread J and K Messervy
I'm what's commonly referred to here in Australia as a Pube. That is a Public Servant (known as Civil Servant in some other parts of the world). I work for the Australian Government Department of Transport and Regional Services. James - Original Message - From: Mike Hamilton [EMAIL

Re: Winter's finger

2007-01-02 Thread J and K Messervy
Beautifully spotted and composed Bruce. - Original Message - From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 11:27 AM Subject: Winter's finger Taken on a recent outing in Utah. They do have snow there. Pentax K10D,

K10D with AF540FGZ

2007-01-04 Thread J and K Messervy
I received my flash the other day and have been playing with it a bit indoors and out. First impressions are good, however the exposure results in P-TTL are a little disappointing. I'm finding that for a shot indoors of my kids or similar at quite close range, bouncing off the white ceiling,

Re: K10D with AF540FGZ

2007-01-04 Thread J and K Messervy
easy enough to do. - Original Message - From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, January 05, 2007 11:13 AM Subject: Re: K10D with AF540FGZ - Original Message - From: J and K Messervy Subject: K10D with AF540FGZ I received

Re: K10D with AF540FGZ

2007-01-04 Thread J and K Messervy
and 400. My flash photos this way are as near perfect as I could want. -Brendan --- J and K Messervy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I received my flash the other day and have been playing with it a bit indoors and out. First impressions are good, however the exposure results in P-TTL

PESO - what bird is this?

2007-01-09 Thread J and K Messervy
This is one of my first shots with the Sigma 600mm mirror lens I bought from Ebay. Was shot on the K10D with AF540FGZ flash with everything on full manual. http://tinyurl.com/yhyn37 I don't know what kind of bird it is, but they're about the size of a sparrow or finch and they're enjoying

Re: PESO - what bird is this?

2007-01-09 Thread J and K Messervy
- From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 1:57 PM Subject: Re: PESO - what bird is this? Very nice, even with the donut shaped bokeh. Which Sigma did you get? J and K Messervy wrote: This is one of my first shots

PESO - Comet McNaught

2007-01-15 Thread J and K Messervy
I shot this in the back yard this evening (About 1/2 and hour ago actually) with the 600mm mirror lens and 2x teleconverter. That hill is 2 suburbs away (about 3km). This was a 76 second exposure with the wireless remote. I only closed the shutter when the comet disappeared behind the hill.

Re: PESO - Comet McNaught

2007-01-15 Thread J and K Messervy
Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting J and K Messervy [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I shot this in the back yard this evening (About 1/2 and hour ago actually) with the 600mm mirror lens and 2x teleconverter. That hill is 2 suburbs away (about

Re: PESO - Comet McNaught

2007-01-17 Thread J and K Messervy
Lol, or a small one for that matter. - Original Message - From: Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 7:43 AM Subject: Re: PESO - Comet McNaught On 17/01/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've never

Re: K10D pre-release firmware 1.10 now wireless flash

2007-01-18 Thread J and K Messervy
I have zero patience and willpower, so the new firmware is in. Wireless flash works a treat! - Original Message - From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, January 19, 2007 11:18 AM Subject: Re: K10D pre-release firmware 1.10 now

Re: K10D pre-release firmware 1.10 now wireless flash

2007-01-19 Thread J and K Messervy
? 2) Shutdown if exposure exceeds 32s ? Regards Patrick On 1/19/07, J and K Messervy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have zero patience and willpower, so the new firmware is in. Wireless flash works a treat! - Original Message - From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss

Re: Re: K10D pre-release firmware 1.10 now wireless flash]

2007-01-19 Thread J and K Messervy
It works in Program mode. James - Original Message - From: Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2007 4:59 AM Subject: [Fwd: Re: K10D pre-release firmware 1.10 now wireless flash] I sent this a while ago, but it seems to have disappeared into

Re: K10D pre-release firmware 1.10 now wireless flash

2007-01-19 Thread J and K Messervy
I should clarify that adjust the iso in P mode is via the front e dial while holding the ok button. - Original Message - From: Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2007 9:58 AM Subject: Re: K10D pre-release firmware 1.10 now wireless flash J

Re: K10D ordered and paid!

2007-01-20 Thread J and K Messervy
Bah...you can see your son anytime. Even better, buy the K10D and then lay the guilt on your son for not coming to visit you. :) - Original Message - From: Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007 9:11 AM Subject: RE:

PESO - Repose

2007-01-20 Thread J and K Messervy
Since upgrading my K10D's firmware with the unofficial version on Friday evening, I've been experimenting with wireless flash. This shot had the AF540 on a high shelf above and to the right of shot, firing into the cornice for bounce. I used the built in flash for very subtle fill. Converted

Re: PESO - Repose

2007-01-20 Thread J and K Messervy
- Repose Apparently as intended, it is very soft. Can't make out fine detail so must ask, are those water droplets on the beautiful subject? I'm looking forward to installing the firmware soon. Thanks for the peek. Jack --- J and K Messervy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Since upgrading my

Re: PESO - Repose

2007-01-20 Thread J and K Messervy
the photo after bw conversion but before Photoshop softening? Thanks. Boris J and K Messervy wrote: Since upgrading my K10D's firmware with the unofficial version on Friday evening, I've been experimenting with wireless flash. This shot had the AF540 on a high shelf above and to the right

Re: PESO - Repose

2007-01-21 Thread J and K Messervy
computer desktop? Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of J and K Messervy Sent: 21. januar 2007 04:47 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - Repose Since upgrading my K10D's firmware

Re: K10D pre-release firmware 1.10 now wireless flash

2007-01-22 Thread J and K Messervy
As far as I can tell, yes. - Original Message - From: Patrick Genovese [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, January 22, 2007 11:20 PM Subject: Re: K10D pre-release firmware 1.10 now wireless flash For those who have installed the latest K10D

Re: OT- eBay

2007-01-23 Thread J and K Messervy
I've noticed that ALL sellers I've dealt with wait unti I've left feedback before they will. I consider it to be feedback blackmail in a way. You know that you will get negative feedback if you leave negative feedback. On the three occasions I've sold something, I've made a point to leave

Asked to do a wedding.

2007-01-24 Thread J and K Messervy
I have been asked whether I'd be interested in photographing the wedding of the brother of an acquaintance. Now, I'm a very keen amateur and have been really into photography for about 15 months. I'm really thrilled to have been asked (the request was based on my work in my online gallery),

Re: P-TTL Wireless?

2007-01-25 Thread J and K Messervy
Mine's working fine in P-TTL with 540 flash - Original Message - From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, January 26, 2007 4:37 AM Subject: P-TTL Wireless? Having loaded the K10D firmware, I've been checking wireless flash using the

77mm f1.8 ltd

2007-01-27 Thread J and K Messervy
I've heard nothing but praise for this lens and have to say that the sample pics I've seen taken with it are lovely. I'm doing more portraits (mainly of my kids) lately and am also considering doing my first wedding this year, so a fast, short telephoto is something I'd love to get. The

PESO - Daddy long legs

2007-01-28 Thread J and K Messervy
I found this specimen in the bathroom today and took a few shots with the macro lens and wireless, off camera flash. Bouncing the flash off the floor tiles the spider was on gave it this fragile, made of glass look. http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a271/ShermanHJ60/DaddyLongLegs.jpg Cheers

Re: PESO[s] BW Conversions...

2007-01-31 Thread J and K Messervy
They look great! One thing I've struggled with is finding a BW conversion technique that I can get consistent, pleasing results with. Can you give a link to the site you mention please? - Original Message - From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

PESO - Fairy Bower Falls

2007-04-01 Thread J and K Messervy
This is a 30 (!) shot panorama (5 rows of 6 shots). Each shot was taken at 55mm focal length and the stitched image was a little over 1gb and equivalent to 123 megapixels! This has been heavily resized obviously but I'll be printing this about 60cm by 35cm when I've got the money. These

Re: PESO - Fairy Bower Falls

2007-04-01 Thread J and K Messervy
Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of J and K Messervy Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2007 12:24 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - Fairy Bower Falls This is a 30 (!) shot panorama (5 rows of 6 shots). Each shot was taken at 55mm focal length

Re: PESO - Fairy Bower Falls

2007-04-03 Thread J and K Messervy
Photobucket name Sherman? Rick P.S. I've read you're having a drought. Did you remember to turn the water off at the end of your shoot? ;-) --- J and K Messervy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is a 30 (!) shot panorama (5 rows of 6 shots). Each shot was taken at 55mm focal length

Re: PESO - Fairy Bower Falls

2007-04-03 Thread J and K Messervy
you use for the stiching process? On 4/1/07, J and K Messervy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is a 30 (!) shot panorama (5 rows of 6 shots). Each shot was taken at 55mm focal length and the stitched image was a little over 1gb and equivalent to 123 megapixels! This has been heavily resized

Re: Home recovering from surgery

2006-10-04 Thread J and K Messervy
Doesn't sound like much fun. I'm in a similar position. I had periodontal surgery yesterday. I had two fractured teeth removed, two titanium implants screwed into the jaw, a slice of tissue grafted from the roof of my mouth and I have an enormous amount of stitches in the gum and roof of my

What's an LX worth?

2006-10-04 Thread J and K Messervy
If I go ahead and purchase a medium format, I'll probably sell the LX and a couple of nice old Pentax lenses with it to help fund it. I'm not putting this up for sale yet, but was wondering if those in the know could give me an estimate of the kind of price I should realistically aim for with

Re: What's an LX worth?

2006-10-04 Thread J and K Messervy
is the SmC Takumar screwmount (either of the two varieties available), I'd start it at $125. If it's an earlier screwmount, I'd start it at $60. The camera might bring $400 if you're lucky. Paul On Oct 4, 2006, at 9:54 PM, J and K Messervy wrote: If I go ahead and purchase a medium format, I'll

K10D availability

2006-10-04 Thread J and K Messervy
I just spoke to someone at CR Kennedy and was told that since Pentax had the K10D at Photokina without the finalised firmware, they expect that their first shipment is about 6-8 weeks away. Last time I spoke to someone, they said early Nov for the first shipment. You'd think Pentax would have

67 to bid or not to bid

2006-10-05 Thread J and K Messervy
I'm watching an auction for a Pentax 67 MLU with metered prism. No lens and it has a grid focussing screen. It is local so I can pick it up. It is currently at AUD 142.50 with 30 minutes to go. That is really cheap. I'm torn though...do i bid or do I wait and go with a 645? They both have

Re: 67 to bid or not to bid

2006-10-05 Thread J and K Messervy
- From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 4:07 PM Subject: Re: 67 to bid or not to bid At 01:55 PM 5/10/2006, J and K Messervy wrote: I'm watching an auction for a Pentax 67 MLU with metered prism. No lens and it has

Re: What's an LX worth?

2006-10-05 Thread J and K Messervy
What's wrong with the Takumar bayonet lens? From using it, I reckon it's a great piece of glass. - Original Message - From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 8:10 PM Subject: Re: What's an LX worth? On

Re: What's an LX worth?

2006-10-05 Thread J and K Messervy
and K Messervy wrote: What's wrong with the Takumar bayonet lens? From using it, I reckon it's a great piece of glass. - Original Message - From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 8:10 PM Subject: Re

Re: What's an LX worth?

2006-10-05 Thread J and K Messervy
it. But it's not as sharp, since it doesn't have SMC it's flare resistance suffers, it's not as well built, and it has those silly colored f stop markings (God what were they thinking when they did that). J and K Messervy wrote: What's wrong with the Takumar bayonet lens? From using it, I reckon

Re: What's an LX worth?

2006-10-05 Thread J and K Messervy
http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/primes/_non-SMC/tak_135f2.5.html That's the one I have. James -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: 67 to bid or not to bid

2006-10-05 Thread J and K Messervy
/06, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: J and K Messervy Subject: Re: 67 to bid or not to bid I'll still leaning for 645 for modern features and less vibration. The 6x7 does not have a vibration problem. Last year Bill graced us with a little

Re: What's an LX worth?

2006-10-05 Thread J and K Messervy
I've started my auction at AUD375. The camera's only flaw is the glass in the viewfinder eyepiece is loose. It doesn't affect the operation in any way, so I've not bothered fixing it. I haven't had the body serviced but there is not sign of sticky mirror and the 6 or so rolls I've put

Re: What's an LX worth?

2006-10-05 Thread J and K Messervy
results with the lens as well, but it's only forth around $50 US. I'd start the auction at $30 tops. Or I'd keep the lens. Paul On Oct 5, 2006, at 6:35 AM, J and K Messervy wrote: What's wrong with the Takumar bayonet lens? From using it, I reckon it's a great piece of glass. -- PDML Pentax

Re: fOR SALE fRIDAY

2006-10-06 Thread J and K Messervy
Hmmm, your search missed the following ebay auctions: :) http://tinyurl.com/mgg36 http://tinyurl.com/hnpl9 http://tinyurl.com/rmyyc - Original Message - From: J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2006 1:28 AM

Re: K10 samples

2006-10-06 Thread J and K Messervy
I agree with you. As far as I'm concerned, the only benefit of using DNG over PEF is the lossless compression freeing up storage space. if shooting DNG in the K10D means uncompressed DNGs, I can't see any benefit for me over PEF. James I suspect I'd be using it about as often as I use

Re: K10 samples

2006-10-06 Thread J and K Messervy
Yes, good point that I hadn't considered. - Original Message - From: Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2006 9:35 AM Subject: Re: K10 samples On 07/10/06, J and K Messervy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I agree

Re: PESO - Fallen Leaf #2

2006-10-07 Thread J and K Messervy
Great job Shel. That's a very striking image. James - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PDML PDML@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, October 07, 2006 8:15 PM Subject: PESO - Fallen Leaf #2 I made this pic last year about this time. This morning I revisited the

Ebay frustration

2006-10-07 Thread J and K Messervy
Is there something about the postal system in the US that makes it particularly difficult to post things overseas? I ask because I am searching for Pentax medium format systems and most of the ones I find listed on Ebay in the US will only ship to the US. It is extremely frustrating. Is it

Re: Ebay frustration

2006-10-08 Thread J and K Messervy
are more difficult, especially if the seller prefers not to take payment through Paypal. J and K Messervy wrote: Is there something about the postal system in the US that makes it particularly difficult to post things overseas? I ask because I am searching for Pentax medium format systems

Re: Ebay frustration

2006-10-08 Thread J and K Messervy
, 2006 4:57 PM Subject: Re: Ebay frustration On 8/10/06, J and K Messervy, discombobulated, unleashed: Is there something about the postal system in the US that makes it particularly difficult to post things overseas? I ask because I am searching for Pentax medium format systems and most

Re: 6x7 Mirror and lense problems

2006-10-09 Thread J and K Messervy
Since I'm researching Pentax 6x7s at the moment hoping to buy one...I've read the user manual I found on the web. Apparently if you try to take a shot when the battery hasn't got enough juice left, that can happen. Replace the battery and press the mirror reset button, on the front of the

Re: 35mm equivalent focal length on P6x7

2006-10-10 Thread J and K Messervy
Thanks for all the replies. I'll try to start of with a 45 or 55 mm. - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 8:05 PM Subject: Re: 35mm equivalent focal length on P6x7 Better bets for wide

Re: Ebay risk and protection

2006-10-11 Thread J and K Messervy
Yes, sadly I do. Damn. :) - Original Message - From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 7:47 PM Subject: Re: Ebay risk and protection You _know_ what the answer is. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/10/11 Wed

Re: Stakeout

2006-10-11 Thread J and K Messervy
Let's try to play nice kiddies, please. - Original Message - From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 8:23 PM Subject: Re: Stakeout On 10/11/06, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Oct 10, 2006, at 11:59

Re: Stakeout

2006-10-11 Thread J and K Messervy
:) - Original Message - From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 9:26 PM Subject: Re: Stakeout This is playing nice. Dave On 10/11/06, J and K Messervy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Let's try to play nice

Re: Ebay risk and protection

2006-10-11 Thread J and K Messervy
A conclusion I had reached. I WISH it were real, but there's no way I'd take the risk. - Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 10:01 PM Subject: Re: Ebay risk and protection I saw this

Re: was Wanted to buy - Pentax 6x7...now looking for a 6x7 lens

2006-10-12 Thread J and K Messervy
Thanks mate. I'll check them out. - Original Message - From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 5:37 PM Subject: Re: was Wanted to buy - Pentax 6x7...now looking for a 6x7 lens At 12:12 PM 12/10/2006, [EMAIL

Re: The JCO survey

2006-10-13 Thread J and K Messervy
I'm skimming all of these posts and still have no idea what the hell an aperture simulator is. I guess it can't be too important if I never knew I needed it. - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, October

67 90mm f2.8

2006-10-13 Thread J and K Messervy
What's this lens like? Any good? It's not particularly wide, but I've found one that's affordable. Would I be better off waiting for a 55? Thanks James -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: 67 90mm f2.8

2006-10-13 Thread J and K Messervy
Thanks very much mate. i can get one pretty cheap, but i really want to start with a 45 or 55 so I'll wait. - Original Message - From: Gianfranco Irlanda [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 11:04 PM Subject: Re: 67 90mm f2.8 J and K Messervy [EMAIL

PESO - my first successful pano stitch

2006-10-14 Thread J and K Messervy
This was a series of four shots that ended up being my first successful pano stitch. I'd been trying for ages with different software to get a good stitch and hadn't had any success. This series of shots had everything going against them; rippling water, clouds, foreground detail and far

Re: PESO - my first successful pano stitch

2006-10-14 Thread J and K Messervy
or handheld. Dave On 10/14/06, J and K Messervy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This was a series of four shots that ended up being my first successful pano stitch. I'd been trying for ages with different software to get a good stitch and hadn't had any success. This series of shots had everything

Re: PESO - my first successful pano stitch

2006-10-14 Thread J and K Messervy
. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: J and K Messervy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO - my first successful pano stitch This was a series of four shots that ended up being my first successful pano stitch. I'd been trying for ages with different software to get a good stitch

Re: Peso - Yuba River

2006-10-14 Thread J and K Messervy
I really like it too, it's a very nicely exposed, soothing image. My only criticism is that I keep wanting to scroll up , but of course the frame ends. Perhaps I would have cut off some of the foreground to give a little more background, but I can see why you've focussed on the foreground in

Re: Peso - Yuba River

2006-10-14 Thread J and K Messervy
actually cropped it slightly to reduce that effect and balance the composition. -Brendan --- J and K Messervy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I really like it too, it's a very nicely exposed, soothing image. My only criticism is that I keep wanting to scroll up , but of course the frame ends

Re: K1D aperature simulator survey, part Deaux

2006-10-15 Thread J and K Messervy
For the sake of every thing sane, will you just drop it? You are now just polluting the PDML with rubbish. I'm sick of deleting hundreds of posts every day because of one raving, antisocial lunatic. Could everyone please ignore this creature so that the madness can stop? Mr O'Connell, please

Re: PESO: steel and soccer

2006-10-16 Thread J and K Messervy
Yeah, I actually read his post after I posted my comment, duh to me. :) - Original Message - From: cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, October 16, 2006 10:26 PM Subject: Re: PESO: steel and soccer Perhaps the bright lights on the left

Re: 35mm equivalent focal length on P6x7

2006-10-17 Thread J and K Messervy
Hi Paul I'm considering a 75mm 4.5 as it is affordable. Why do you say it isn't highly regarded? Thanks James - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 8:05 PM Subject: Re: 35mm equivalent

Re: One for Pentax 67 owners

2006-10-17 Thread J and K Messervy
No you're not alone. - Original Message - From: Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 2:16 AM Subject: Re: One for Pentax 67 owners On Oct 17, 2006, at 11:45 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: Michael Reichmann clearly still

which lens...I can't decide

2006-10-18 Thread J and K Messervy
To get myself started with a 67 lens, I'm torn between a 90 f2.8 that I can pick up for approx $110USD or a 75 f4.5 that will cost more like $200 USD once shipped. I know that the 75 is wider, but I'll still end up getting a 55 as soon as I can afford it. Should I just get the cheaper (and

Re: High ISO Images

2006-10-18 Thread J and K Messervy
Exactly. The only hand wringing I'm doing is caused by the fact that I've got to wait at least another month before mine arrives - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 10:57 PM Subject:

Re: which lens...I can't decide

2006-10-18 Thread J and K Messervy
Subject: Re: which lens...I can't decide Buy the 90/2.8 and wait for a good dealon the late version 55/4 or the 45/4. -- Original message -- From: J and K Messervy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To get myself started with a 67 lens, I'm torn between a 90 f2.8 that I can pick

Re: PESO - The Eye of the Tiger

2006-10-19 Thread J and K Messervy
The meet a cheetah tour at the Canberra zoo and acquarium? It's a great zoo that one. - Original Message - From: Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 5:51 PM Subject: Re: PESO - The Eye of the Tiger On

Re: Remedial film photography. :)

2006-10-19 Thread J and K Messervy
And if you don't process film yourself? I will be taking film to the local pro lab for processing. - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 9:27 PM Subject: Re: Remedial film photography. :)

Re: File size of scanned 6x7 neg

2006-10-19 Thread J and K Messervy
Thanks mate. I've set my mate straight. :) - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 9:41 PM Subject: RE: File size of scanned 6x7 neg Your mate is grossly mistaken.. Rob Studdert has

PESO - Long forgotten

2006-10-19 Thread J and K Messervy
This is an old shack by the side of the Monaro Highway between Canberra and Cooma in NSW Australia. I'd driven past this a number of times and thought I should take some shots, so back in April, I did just that. This one was my favourite. I used the channel mixer in PS CS2 to get this black

Re: Grandaughters

2006-10-21 Thread J and K Messervy
Well, I'm far too young to have a grandaughter, but here's my youngest daughter lighting up the room at 7 weeks. These were taken about 4 hours ago. :) http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a271/ShermanHJ60/Wildamusement.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a271/ShermanHJ60/smile_5.jpg

Re: Delay? What delay?

2006-10-21 Thread J and K Messervy
Well, it won't be available in Australia until late November...that's a delay. - Original Message - From: Dario Bonazza [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2006 1:58 AM Subject: Delay? What delay? I keep hearing of a supposed delay on

Re: For those who worry about K10D release...

2006-10-23 Thread J and K Messervy
They should have anticipated the demand. Anyone could see a body with those specs for that price would be in high demand. - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 8:33 AM Subject: Re: For those

My 67 has arrived, first impressions

2006-10-23 Thread J and K Messervy
First impressionit's enormous! I've loaded some film and it wasn't particularly tricky. The metered prism is a little loose on it's mounting, on close inspection, the foam around the prism is almost gone...I hope that doesn't affect the operation. I don't have a lens yet, it's arriving

Re: For those who worry about K10D release...

2006-10-23 Thread J and K Messervy
, 23 Oct 2006, J and K Messervy wrote: They should have anticipated the demand. Anyone could see a body with those specs for that price would be in high demand. Their problem was that they *had* to announce at Photokina. The development slipped a little, so everything slipped a little. I

Re: My 67 has arrived, first impressions

2006-10-23 Thread J and K Messervy
Quoting J and K Messervy [EMAIL PROTECTED]: First impressionit's enormous! I've loaded some film and it wasn't particularly tricky. The metered prism is a little loose on it's mounting, on close inspection, the foam around the prism is almost gone...I hope that doesn't affect

Re: TGPA

2006-10-25 Thread J and K Messervy
Hardened sand or sandstone - Original Message - From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 8:09 PM Subject: TGPA Anyone know what this picture is of? http://www.tgpa.ca/index_photos/new_sample24.jpg

Re: OT: Snowflake

2006-10-26 Thread J and K Messervy
I can't even put that photo into perspective. To me it looks like a piece of machinery. I can't reconcile that with a snowflake - Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax list PDML@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 6:42 PM Subject: Re: OT: Snowflake On

Pentax 16-45 vs 18-55

2006-10-26 Thread J and K Messervy
When my K10D finally arrives, I'm trying to decide which lens to get with it. My ist DL came with the Sigma 18-50, so the bar has been set pretty low. I gather the Pentax 18-55 is quite a bit better. My question is, is the Pentax 16-45 a big enough improvement over the 18-55 to warrent the

Re: FS: Pentax SMCP-DA 14mm f/2.8 IF

2006-10-26 Thread J and K Messervy
I'm afraid it's a bit much for my budget. :( - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 11:30 PM Subject: Re: FS: Pentax SMCP-DA 14mm f/2.8 IF James M should be looking at this ... Can't

Re: Pentax 16-45 vs 18-55

2006-10-26 Thread J and K Messervy
with the 16-45 below 20 mm). Don't shoot me for using the pop up flash :-) Toine On 10/26/06, J and K Messervy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When my K10D finally arrives, I'm trying to decide which lens to get with it. My ist DL came with the Sigma 18-50, so the bar has been set pretty low

Re: Pointless Family Photo

2006-10-26 Thread J and K Messervy
This one made me spit my coffee all over the key board! Well spotted and titled! James - Original Message - From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, October 27, 2006 9:13 AM Subject: Pointless Family Photo

Re: Another GESO: Bodie Ghost Town October 2006

2006-10-28 Thread J and K Messervy
I really like these! Some fabulous shots in there, you certainly captured the desolation and abandonment. Would you mind explaining the digital lith effect and how it is acheived? I really like the effect on these images. James - Original Message - From: Mark Erickson [EMAIL

Re: Digital lith (was Another GESO: Bodie Ghost Town October 2006)

2006-10-28 Thread J and K Messervy
a Rolleiflex. The Brickwork gallery started with my *ist-Ds and 31mm Ltd lens. http://www.westerickson.net/lithportals/ http://www.westerickson.net/brickwork/ Hope this helps, Mark J and K Messervy wrote: I really like these! Some fabulous shots in there, you certainly captured the desolation

Re: PAW 2006 - 30 - GDG

2006-10-29 Thread J and K Messervy
That certainly is sharp. It would be helpful, however, if you could tell us which forum member is which...they all look the same to me. :) James - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PAW [EMAIL PROTECTED]; DUG [EMAIL PROTECTED]; SeePhoto Talk [EMAIL

Re: PESO - Dawn from the clifftops

2006-10-30 Thread J and K Messervy
Thanks mate. I hadn't noticed the clouds before, they do detract, but they were there, so my inclination is to leave them. This was shot at the Booroomba Rocks in Namadgi National Park. The start of the walking track is only a 20 minute drive from home. It's a beautiful spot, but a hell of

Re: PESO - Dawn from the clifftops

2006-10-30 Thread J and K Messervy
Thanks very much Jan. I actually used a photoshop action to blend the two images. It's an action I downloaded and it works really well. It certainly simplifies the process but finetuning is still required in terms of levels and curves. Cheers James - Original Message - From: Jan van

Re: PESO - Dawn from the clifftops

2006-10-30 Thread J and K Messervy
Thank you Boris. I just wasn't quite able to keep the sky colours saturated without the double processing as the sun is just hidden by the cliff face. James - Original Message - From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, October 30,

Re: JunkEmail: PESO - Shooting the picture

2006-10-30 Thread J and K Messervy
I really like the composition, its just a little dark. Well spotted and composed, you captured the moment with a striking composition. James - Original Message - From: Jan van Wijk [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 7:00 PM

Re: PESO - Dawn from the clifftops

2006-10-30 Thread J and K Messervy
Thank you Dario. I find I shoot quite a lot of landscapes vertically and I often prefer to include a fair bit of foreground detail in my compositions, whether vertical or horizontal. James - Original Message - From: Dario Bonazza [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - Dawn from the clifftops

2006-10-30 Thread J and K Messervy
Thanks for the suggestion mate. I'll give it a try and see how it looks. - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 4:53 AM Subject: Re: PESO - Dawn from the clifftops I like it very much, and

Backing up images to DVD

2006-10-31 Thread J and K Messervy
I give up, I've tried repeatedly to burn image folders to dvd with zero success. I have a dvd burner and using cyberlink power dvd, tried to burn a few folders of images. After about half an hour, the disc ejected and the program told me it had been burned successfully. Of course, when I

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