Re: The state of the list.

2010-06-13 Thread Pete McIntosh
On 13/06/2010 5:46 PM, Malcolm Smith wrote: Done and very happily so. Just go here and press the Donate button: http://www.pdml.net/ Malcolm Ditto for me too. Regards, Pete Mac in western Sydney -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: SoFoBoMo (and GESO) - Macquarie's Towns

2010-07-16 Thread Pete McIntosh
On Jul 15, 2010, at 05:17 , Brian Walters wrote: Well, I had another go at SoFoBoMo* this year. I chose a topic close to home but it was still a challenge to get 35+ photos that I was happy with to include in the 'book'. Anyway, if anyone would like to take a look, the book can be found here.

Re: Firefox Pop-ups help

2014-09-07 Thread Pete McIntosh
On 7/09/2014 23:15, Alan C wrote: Running Firefox 32.0. Since yesterday I have been plagued by annoying small pop-ups. All the links in downloads are now double underlined (were single before) as soon as the mouse pointer covers the link, an annoying pop up appears. I obviously need an ad

Re: Firmware 1.10 for K-r and K-5

2011-06-23 Thread Pete McIntosh
I installed it last night, did a smoke test (turn camera on, no smoke comes out) and promptly forgot about it. Looking again the only difference I can see is the GPS menu and it's sub-menus. But the sub-menus may prove a challenge... Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne Sent from my

Re: OT 3D printer--You guys have to watch this!

2011-07-11 Thread Pete McIntosh
That's amazing! Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne Sent from my iPad2 On 11/07/2011, at 14:56, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: A friend of mine posted this on FB. A must see! Cheers, Christine http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embeddedv=ZboxMsSz5Aw

Re: OT - a shameless gloat.

2011-07-24 Thread Pete McIntosh
I'm yelling too, down here in Melbourne. It's just that I've been watching it religiously for the past 3 weeks and I'm absolutely buffered! :-) Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne Sent from my iPad2 On 25/07/2011, at 14:32, Anthony Farr farranth...@gmail.com wrote: There seems to be

Re: OT - a shameless gloat.

2011-07-25 Thread Pete McIntosh
SBS coverage has been impressive. As well as TV, they have had an online tracker with live streaming, and equivalent android and iOS apps. And all free. Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne, who was going to do a celebratory ride today, but got hit by a car on Saturday and is a bit sore but not broken.

Re: October PUG - Synchronicity shoot

2014-10-06 Thread Pete McIntosh
On 7/10/2014 11:26, Rob Studdert wrote: Hi Team, I did shoot on the day but not with Pentax so I didn't feel that I should contribute any shots. I've been a bit busy managing a new (surprise) addition to the family: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/9304908/temp/DSC03102.JPG Shot with my

Re: PESO My first stereo image

2014-11-08 Thread Pete McIntosh
Hi Rob, I got it but it took some effort and I couldn't hold it for long. Very good though. :-) Ciao, Pete in Melbourne On 8/11/2014 20:08, Rob Studdert wrote: Hi Team, I decided to attempt to make a stereo image that can be viewed without aids, I can see it but can you? The viewing

Re: PESO: Shrine Of Remembrance

2014-11-21 Thread Pete McIntosh
VERY heavily disguised! :-) Seriously though, that's the back of the shrine. The front is quite different... http://images.fanpop.com/images/image_uploads/Shrine-of-Remembrance-australia-532339_1280_960.jpg https://www.flickr.com/photos/skwestmore/7995786228/ (Not my images) Ciao, Pete

Re: Pentax DA 18-135 zoom

2012-03-14 Thread Pete McIntosh
On 15/03/2012 7:03 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Does anyone have any experience with, or opinions on, the following lens? smc PENTAX-DA 1:3.5-5.6 18-135mm ED AL [IF] DC WR And just what do all those letters at the end mean? Dan Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola

Re: Pentax DA 18-135 zoom

2012-03-14 Thread Pete McIntosh
On 15/03/2012 9:28 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Thanks, Pete, you have been very helpful. I am looking for a lens that I can use at meetings, dinners, family functions, and traveling, so I can a wide view when I need it and still be able to focus quickly at a somewhat greater distance without

Re: Pentax DA 18-135 zoom

2012-03-14 Thread Pete McIntosh
Thanks, Frank! Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne On 15/03/2012 1:50 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Can't help with the lens, Dan. But damn, Peter, those are outstanding photos! I think I've seen the dog on the scooter before, but the others are new to me. All are terrific! cheers, frank

Re: OT: Sneak Peak -- Hooters 2012 Calendart

2011-12-19 Thread Pete McIntosh
On 20/12/2011 14:54, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuuIr-mNfoU Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola Hahaha! Sure sucked me in! Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8II APO Lens Experiences

2011-12-20 Thread Pete McIntosh
Hi guys, Is there anyone on the list with experience using this lens? If so, what say you? I'm on the prowl for something in this range, and from what I've seen so far this comes across as reasonable value. But real-life feedback would be most appreciated. Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne

Re: Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8II APO Lens Experiences

2011-12-21 Thread Pete McIntosh
On 22/12/2011 01:15, Dario Bonazza wrote: Jan van Wijk wrote: Hmm, some room for interpretation here, do you mean this one: Sigma 70-200 mm f/2.8 II EX APO DG Macro HSM If so, no I have no experience with that one :-) However, I do have a slightly older version, which did not have HSM, and

Re: Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8II APO Lens Experiences

2011-12-24 Thread Pete McIntosh
Well, I bit the bullet and ordered one. Pick it up next Wednesday. Will check focus ASAP. Hopefully I can get something for the PUG with it... Happy holidays all! Regards, Pete Mac in post-morning-storms Melbourne Sent from my iPad2 On 22/12/2011, at 9:05, Pete McIntosh peter

Re: 1.12 Firmware?

2012-01-01 Thread Pete McIntosh
On 1/01/2012 07:25, Jan van Wijk wrote: Hello Jack, On Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:57:02 -0800 (PST) Jack Davis wrote: Noticed a Pentax K5 Firmware thread on dp this AM, but didn't have a chance to open it. I don't find it now. Anyone? I read it a few days ago as well:

Re: Happy New Year and stuff

2012-01-01 Thread Pete McIntosh
On 2/01/2012 03:56, Doug Brewer wrote: Hi, kids, I hope your New Year's Day is hopping. I am on my way out the door for a week in my MFA Winter Residency, and I got notice that the hosting bill is due. I was hoping to hold off asking for more fundage for another month, but I had to also re-up

Re: PESO: Jill Wallaby with Joey

2012-01-10 Thread Pete McIntosh
On 11/01/2012 15:14, Jeffery Johnson wrote: One of the Jill Wallaby's at the Nashville Zoo has a 7 month old Joey. On my visit Saturday the Joey was appearing more out of the pouch. Here are two links for just two of the Photo Captures I created.

PESO - to the altar, girl!

2012-01-16 Thread Pete McIntosh
Hi guys, A rare PESO from me, but couldn't resist... http://www.pbase.com/image/140952884 My son and his partner were married on Friday last, at a very informal ceremony at their newly-purchased house. To say they were excited is simply understatement - hope that comes across in the photo.

Re: 1.12 Firmware?

2012-01-16 Thread Pete McIntosh
On 1/01/2012 7:57 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Noticed a Pentax K5 Firmware thread on dp this AM, but didn't have a chance to open it. I don't find it now. Anyone? Jack Just checked Jan's link to the UK web site again. Version 1.12 is now officially available. Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne

Re: PESO - to the altar, girl!

2012-01-17 Thread Pete McIntosh
http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ On Mon, Jan 16, 2012, at 10:54 PM, Pete McIntosh wrote: Hi guys, A rare PESO from me, but couldn't resist... http://www.pbase.com/image/140952884 My son and his partner were married on Friday last, at a very informal ceremony at their newly-purchased

Re: PESO - to the altar, girl!

2012-01-17 Thread Pete McIntosh
On 17/01/2012 2:02 AM, Darren Addy wrote: Congratulations to the happy couple! I love BW for wedding shots. Please make the PESOs a little less rare, Pete. :) Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska Thanks Darren. Will do my best. Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - to the altar, girl!

2012-01-17 Thread Pete McIntosh
On 17/01/2012 2:15 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Pete, They sure look happy. Congratulations to them. A nice PESO by you - good catch! Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Jan 16, 2012 at 5:54 AM, Pete McIntoshpeter...@gmail.com wrote: Hi guys, A rare PESO from me, but couldn't resist...

Re: PESO - to the altar, girl!

2012-01-17 Thread Pete McIntosh
On 17/01/2012 11:54 PM, Christine Nielsen wrote: Thanks for sharing that! Their happiness is infectious, and a welcome image on a miserably gray, cold, back-to-the-grind morning here on the other side of the world. Congrats to them! :) -c On Mon, Jan 16, 2012 at 6:54 AM, Pete

2012 PDML Annual URL

2012-01-18 Thread Pete McIntosh
Serves me right for cleaning up my emails... Would someone be so kind as to post the URL for contributions to the 2012 PDML annual please? Many thanks! Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: 2012 PDML Annual URL

2012-01-18 Thread Pete McIntosh
On 18/01/2012 22:56, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting Pete McIntosh peter...@gmail.com: Serves me right for cleaning up my emails... Would someone be so kind as to post the URL for contributions to the 2012 PDML annual please? An ordered inbox is the sign of an obsessive mind :-) Here

PESO - perfect end to a wonderful day

2012-01-18 Thread Pete McIntosh
Geez - I better watch myself... 2 PESO's in a week! Anyway, following on from the previous one, this was the sunset that signaled an end to a wonderful wedding day last Friday. http://www.pbase.com/petergly/image/140988091 Comments most welcome. Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne -- PDML

Re: PESO - perfect end to a wonderful day

2012-01-18 Thread Pete McIntosh
On 19/01/2012 4:06 AM, Don Guthrie wrote: Something about looking at sunset pictures makes me sleepy -happy but sleepy. Good shot. On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 6:17 AM, Pete McIntosh peter...@gmail.com wrote: Geez - I better watch myself... 2 PESO's in a week! Anyway, following on from

Re: PESO - perfect end to a wonderful day

2012-01-18 Thread Pete McIntosh
On 19/01/2012 4:55 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: That's gorgeous, Pete. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Pete McIntoshpeter...@gmail.com Sent: January 18, 2012 1/18/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - perfect end to a wonderful day Geez - I better

Re: PESO - perfect end to a wonderful day

2012-01-18 Thread Pete McIntosh
On 19/01/2012 1:42 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: That is an amazing sky! The happy couple shot was cute, too - I liked the casualness of it. ann On 1/18/2012 07:17, Pete McIntosh wrote: Geez - I better watch myself... 2 PESO's in a week! Anyway, following on from the previous one

Re: PESO - perfect end to a wonderful day

2012-01-18 Thread Pete McIntosh
On 19/01/2012 3:32 PM, Larry Colen wrote: You're doing it wrong. Sunset shots are supposed to be boring and formulaic, and that one was rather stunning. On Jan 18, 2012, at 4:17 AM, Pete McIntosh wrote: Geez - I better watch myself... 2 PESO's in a week! Anyway, following on from

Re: PESO - to the altar, girl!

2012-01-19 Thread Pete McIntosh
treasure =) Shuch a happy couple, too - hope it lasts! Cheers Ecke 2012/1/18 Pete McIntosh peter...@gmail.com: On 17/01/2012 11:54 PM, Christine Nielsen wrote: Thanks for sharing that! Their happiness is infectious, and a welcome image on a miserably gray, cold, back-to-the-grind morning here

Re: PESO - perfect end to a wonderful day

2012-01-19 Thread Pete McIntosh
Thanks, Brian. I remember similar sunsets when we lived up there, but not with that depth of colour or cloud formations. Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne Sent from my iPad2 On 19/01/2012, at 21:29, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting Pete McIntosh peter

Re: PESO - perfect end to a wonderful day

2012-01-19 Thread Pete McIntosh
On 20/01/2012 5:25 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I love sunsets, and this is a fine one indeed. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 7:17 AM, Pete McIntoshpeter...@gmail.com wrote: Geez - I better watch myself... 2 PESO's in a week! Anyway,

Re: Optio WG-2

2012-02-07 Thread Pete McIntosh
On 8/02/2012 10:11 AM, Joseph McAllister wrote: Now that's a worthwhile PS to carry around all the time. See the specs. http://pentaximaging.com/digital-camera/Optio_WG-2_Vermillion_Red 16MP, built in ring light, with a frame to set the camera at the correct macro distance WaterPROOF to 40

Re: OT Kind of makes you want to buy, not

2012-02-12 Thread Pete McIntosh
Oh My God. Size the occasion! Ciao, Pete Mac in Melburn Sent from my iPad2 On 12/02/2012, at 11:02, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: PESO - Watch Those Tracks!

2012-02-27 Thread Pete McIntosh
Nice. I remember vividly my 1st cycling experience with tram tracks here in Melbourne. In fact I still have the scars... :-) Regards, Pete Max in Melbourne -- Sent from my iPhone4 On 27/02/2012, at 23:38, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Toronto

Re: PESO - Fire Dance

2011-09-26 Thread Pete McIntosh
Thanks, Brian. Regards, Pete Sent from my iPad2 On 26/09/2011, at 22:54, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: On Saturday, September 24, 2011 11:47 PM, Peter McIntosh peter...@gmail.com wrote: Hi guys, Just back from 10 days R R in Ko Samui, Thailand. Took the

Re: PDMLers on Facebook - do me a favor?

2011-12-12 Thread Pete McIntosh
On 13/12/2011 12:25 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Could you throw a vote my way in the AMC Photo Contest? My shot is the BW Spring Melt at Pinkham Notch, which I showed as a PESO a couple of weeks ago. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150424877981681.354590.43527081680type=3 (3rd from right

Re: August PUG - Water, water everywhere....

2012-07-28 Thread Pete McIntosh
Just put mine up. I'm surprised I actually remembered...! Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne On 27/07/2012, at 8:19, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: G'day all Yes, it's nagging time again! I'm not exactly awash with submissions. We have six so far, but there's still time to get

Re: Photozone and the Pentax 18-135

2011-04-18 Thread Pete McIntosh
I've got one of these. Still getting familiar with it. I'm no expert by any means, but I haven't seen anything like this with mine, so far. What I have seen hasn't really concerned me either. But that might say as much about me as it does about the lens... Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne Sent

Re: PDML 2011 photo book

2011-04-19 Thread Pete McIntosh
Still waiting. Think blurb said April 25, which is fine - won't have much time before then anyway. Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne Sent from my iPad On 19/04/2011, at 22:37, Paul Ewins paulew...@optusnet.com.au wrote: Mine turned up in Melbourne this morning. Paul On 19/04/2011, at 10:14 PM,

Re: PESO: Suburban Hip

2011-04-19 Thread Pete McIntosh
Well, they are vegetarians... :-) Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne Sent from my iPad On 19/04/2011, at 22:58, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: On Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:21 -0400, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Hippo. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12980418

Re: Photozone and the Pentax 18-135

2011-04-19 Thread Pete McIntosh
I haven't checked the focus of mine yet, and suspect I need to. Other than some CA (which I expected) I'm quite happy with mine so far. Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne Sent from my iPad On 19/04/2011, at 22:59, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: That would be good. This was a lens I was

Re: For Whom is Aperture etc. really

2011-04-20 Thread Pete McIntosh
I've never used any Adobe photographic software. Photoshop seemed to have lots more than I thought I'd need, and I couldn't justify the cost then. I still can't justify that cost. I did try The Lightroom evaluation at one point but didn't like the interface and it was too much for my little

Re: Totally OT: Who'd have thought it? (bike related)

2011-04-24 Thread Pete McIntosh
On 24/04/2011, at 15:57, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: On Apr 24, 2011, at 4:54 AM, Drew wrote: At home I attacked them with a bucket of soapy water and very pretty they look too. Except as I was cleaning them I though to myself 'blimey these don't feel as light as I

Re: Totally OT: Who'd have thought it? (bike related)

2011-04-27 Thread Pete McIntosh
That's because you're numb... :-) Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne Sent from my iPad 2 On 27/04/2011, at 11:54, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: The discomfort goes away after 500-600 miles of riding. stan On Apr 26, 2011, at 7:19 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: I just can't

Re: PESO - PDML mascot, southern species...

2011-04-28 Thread Pete McIntosh
Thanks. I wish I could claim that was intentional... And thanks to everyone else who commented! Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne (struggling to find a quick way of uploading photos from this ipad2 to picasa...) Sent from my iPad 2 On 28/04/2011, at 21:24, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: Photographic overload

2011-05-02 Thread Pete McIntosh
Thanks, Christine. I've been going through the annual again, but I keep getting drawn back to your nephew - those eyes are amazing! Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne Sent from my iPad 2 On 02/05/2011, at 14:12, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: I look forward to see your picture in

Re: OT or Perhaps on Topic: Pentax Photo Gallery

2011-05-03 Thread Pete McIntosh
I've just requested an artist id. How long has this taken others? Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne Sent from my iPad 2 On 03/05/2011, at 18:00, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On May 2, 2011, at 10:02 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: On 5/3/2011 06:10, Jeffery Johnson wrote: Well I was a bit

Re: last call for August PUG - Speed

2010-08-07 Thread Pete McIntosh
On 8/08/2010 06:01, Scott Loveless wrote: Submit photos here: http://pdmlpug.org/?page_id=54 Phew - made it! Regards, Pete Mac in western Sydney -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

Re: PESO - Sydney from 55 km

2010-08-09 Thread Pete McIntosh
On 9/08/2010 9:59 AM, Brian Walters wrote: On Sun, 08 Aug 2010 10:02 -0400, David J Brookspentko...@gmail.com wrote: Cool Yes - it bloody well was! Here's what happened to my birdbath on the same morning: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/_IGP7888x.jpg Thanks also for looking, Derby and

GESO - Airborne 8

2010-08-09 Thread Pete McIntosh
Yay! Finally got time to get out and use my camera and new flash (AF360FGZ), the latter a birthday present from my son. He's a recent Pentax convert too, having recently purchased one of those Russian 16mm lenses for his K100D Super. Anyway, enough of that... Went in to Motor-Ex a couple

Re: GESO - Airborne 8

2010-08-09 Thread Pete McIntosh
On 9/08/2010 10:45 PM, eckinator wrote: Awesome. Please go back and shoot some more. Amazing machine. Thanks for sharing and my kudos to Bluey Ecke Thanks, Ecke. Unfortunately the show ran for just 3 days. However the car lives 4 doors from me, and I'll be back soon once the last bits and

Re: GESO - Airborne 8

2010-08-09 Thread Pete McIntosh
On 9/08/2010 23:15, David J Brooks wrote: On Mon, Aug 9, 2010 at 7:24 AM, Pete McIntoshpeter...@gmail.com wrote: Yay! Finally got time to get out and use my camera and new flash (AF360FGZ), the latter a birthday present from my son. He's a recent Pentax convert too, having recently

Re: GESO - Airborne 8

2010-08-09 Thread Pete McIntosh
On 10/08/2010 00:05, Rick Womer wrote: Nice shots and a remarkable car! I like the stitched wound along the roof--nice touch! Cheers, Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW Thanks, Rick. As is usual with Bluey, that scar has a story - that's where the tree trunk was lying when he found the

Re: GESO - Airborne 8

2010-08-10 Thread Pete McIntosh
On 10/08/2010 16:24, mike wilson wrote: Well pictured. I recognise Triumph Herald series bonnet catches and have seen the tail lights on some American behemoth but the rest of it Thanks, Mike. He stopped counting cars when they got newer then 1967. There's late-60's Holden in the

Re: GESO - Airborne 8

2010-08-10 Thread Pete McIntosh
On 10/08/2010 6:14 PM, eckinator wrote: 2010/8/10 Pete McIntoshpeter...@gmail.com: He stopped counting cars when they got newer then 1967. Because of the tribute to Scoop maybe? Cheers Ecke Exactly. Regards, Pete Mac in western Sydney -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: FOAM Amsterdam Helmut Newton Retrospective

2016-06-25 Thread Pete McIntosh
On 24/06/2016 01:16, Bruce Walker wrote: Damn, I'd love to see this exhibit. Anyone here planning to go? https://www.lensculture.com/articles/foam-amsterdam-helmut-newton-a-retrospective I stumbled across this exhibition (or one very similar) while in Rome 3 years ago. I skipped a guided

Re[2]: October PUG is UP!

2018-10-05 Thread Pete McIntosh
Thanks all. It's been a shit few weeks - a suicide and the aftermath - but Larry and the new KP and DA 40 have proven to be a nice distraction. Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne -- Original Message -- From: "ann sanfedele" To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: 6/10/2018 11:02:38 Subject: Re: October

Re: December PUG Countdown

2018-11-24 Thread Pete McIntosh
I'm in too. Actually remembered this time... Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne -- Original Message -- From: "Brian Walters" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: 23/11/2018 08:13:56 Subject: December PUG Countdown G'day all Theme: "Water". Let's finish the year with a bang! Submit

Re[2]: A camera so hip it almost hurts

2018-11-25 Thread Pete McIntosh
MARK! :-) -- Original Message -- From: "Larry Colen" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: 26/11/2018 13:34:44 Subject: Re: A camera so hip it almost hurts Bruce Walker wrote on 11/25/18 4:52 AM: It pains me to say this, but that's actually kind of appealing. :-) Does that make

Re: GESO Leura Gardens Festival 2019

2019-12-01 Thread Pete McIntosh
It's been years since I've been there, but it looks just as good, if not better. Thanks for posting. Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne -- Original Message -- From: "Rob Studdert" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: 2/12/19 9:35:25 Subject: GESO Leura Gardens Festival 2019 Hi Guys, I

Re: Amazon Photo

2020-09-02 Thread Pete McIntosh
-- Original Message -- From: "Toine" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: 1/09/20 17:18:22 Subject: Amazon Photo Discovered this yesterday: Amazon Prime has unlimited storage of images which includes PEF and DNG files. For about 10 euros my backup scheme is now perfect (one local and

PSEO::Peak hour, Centre Rd

2020-08-26 Thread Pete McIntosh
There are some benefits to stage 4 lockdown - experimentation with new (for me) plug-ins, new versions of software, and a sneaky purchase of a DA 15mm f4 limited. Taken with my KP on our sanctioned 1-hour exercise this evening. Centre Rd is a main road near me, usually with nose-to-tail

Re[2]: PSEO::Peak hour, Centre Rd

2020-08-26 Thread Pete McIntosh
Pete , your nice moddy shot reminds me that - back in March Ralf and I were comparing notes on our central city neighborhoods.. with similar atmospheres and thinking how nice it was were it not for the pandemic.. I probably should have done more documentation than I did.. Just didnt' feel much

PESO - Lockdown, looking out (1st in a loooong time...)

2020-08-22 Thread Pete McIntosh
Hi guys, I'm still around, but keeping quiet as I usually do. We're currently half-way through stage 4 COVID lockdown here in Melbourne (mandatory masks, exercise 1 hour/day max, 1 shopping trip/day by 1 person max, 20:00-05:00 curfew). So, to relieve the boredom a bit, I've been walking

Re[2]: PESO - Lockdown, looking out (1st in a loooong time...)

2020-08-22 Thread Pete McIntosh
Thanks Godfrey. Ciao, Pete in Melbourne -- Original Message -- From: "Godfrey DiGiorgi" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: 23/08/20 15:16:07 Subject: Re: PESO - Lockdown, looking out (1st in a lng time...) Yes. Like a lot. G On Aug 22, 2020, at 10:

Re[2]: PESO - Lockdown, looking out (1st in a loooong time...)

2020-08-22 Thread Pete McIntosh
On Aug 22, 2020, at 10:02 PM, Pete McIntosh wrote: Hi guys, I'm still around, but keeping quiet as I usually do. We're currently half-way through stage 4 COVID lockdown here in Melbourne (mandatory masks, exercise 1 hour/day max, 1 shopping trip/day by 1 person max, 20:00-05:00 curfew

Re[2]: PESO - Lockdown, looking out (1st in a loooong time...)

2020-08-23 Thread Pete McIntosh
With the DA40 on my K100 or K-x I could fit it in a cargo pocket and have an only slightly bulky pocket camera. a Have you discovered the film cannister lid that works as a lenscap for the DA40? I have now! :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re[2]: PESO - Lockdown, looking out (1st in a loooong time...)

2020-08-23 Thread Pete McIntosh
so you are in a foggy mood.. nice capture.. glad you are keeping safe, however boring it can be.. Alas, not able to be bored here.. ups and downs of multiple stuff. baking bread and jigsaw puzzles help though. Are you bakin bread? ann Thanks Ann. Yes - foggy mood, with the "outside"

Re[2]: PESO - Lockdown, looking out (1st in a loooong time...)

2020-08-23 Thread Pete McIntosh
I can only accomodate 500 pc puzzles easily which I gather, solve, then list on ebay.. I certainly don't need (no pun) to bake bread - easy access here to much of it, Definitely doing it for the pleasure and th learning.. I'm usually more a soup an entry girl too. The ones we have are

Re: PESO - from my dirty office window last Sunday..

2020-08-24 Thread Pete McIntosh
New York University has been gobbling up our neighborhood.. and some of the apartments inthe older buildings on our street have become student housing. The students have returned from across the country two weeks early to quarantine themselves before classes start if they have come from states

Re: Pentax KP

2020-09-28 Thread Pete McIntosh
-- Original Message -- From: "Christine Aguila" To: "PDML List" Sent: 28/09/20 9:56:06 Subject: Pentax KP Hi all! Anyone shooting with the Pentax KP? If so, thoughts? Cheers, Christine I've got one. I second everything Toine said, including getting extra batteries. I use mine

New K3 Mark III

2020-10-26 Thread Pete McIntosh
Hi guys, This just popped up on Pentax Australia's Instagram page... https://news.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/rim_info2/2020/20201027_029570.html?_ga=2.113232580.1542500155.1603762196-2097101700.1597725170 Thought I'd pass it on. Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: What PENTAX Values Most in Future Cameras - more info on new APS-C flagship

2020-07-22 Thread Pete McIntosh
-- Original Message -- From: "Henk Terhell" To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: 22/07/20 20:50:28 Subject: Re: What PENTAX Values Most in Future Cameras - more info on new APS-C flagship There is a follow-up video from Ricoh/Pentax. The new APS-C is claimed to have a new penta-prism, improved

Re: OT Update venting on Liz

2020-08-04 Thread Pete McIntosh
Apologies not needed, Dave. Sincere condolences from Melbourne. Sending healing vibes your way, and you're in my thoughts. Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne -- Original Message -- From: "David J Brooks" To: "Pentax Discuss" Sent: 5/08/20 2:00:53 Subject: OT Update venting on Liz Sorry

Re: Small sensors are better than you think

2021-04-17 Thread Pete McIntosh
-- Original Message -- From: "Juan Buhler" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: 17/04/21 2:27:32 Subject: Small sensors are better than you think I made a video about how I like cameras with small sensors. Featuring the MX-1, Ricoh GR Digital IV and photos from the Q7

Re[2]: Why we are not posting

2021-11-07 Thread Pete McIntosh
266 days of lockdown since March 2020 means I haven't been able to get out much, and there's only so much I can photograph in my back yard... Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne -- Original Message -- From: "Paul Stenquist" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: 7/11/21 22:32:55 Subject: Re:

Re: September PUG Countdown

2022-08-24 Thread Pete McIntosh
Looks like I managed to submit the same image twice... apologies. Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne -- Original Message -- From "Brian W" To "PDML" Date 24/08/22 10:12:14 Subject September PUG Countdown G'day all The theme for September is "Jetty". Submit here:

Re: Strange K-5 ISO range problem

2023-01-26 Thread Pete McIntosh
Exploring on my K5... Having highlight correction (under D-Range setting) turned on lifts the minimum ISO from 80 to 160. With ISO set to 160, and turning highlight correction OFF, ISO automagically set itself to 200. Hope this helps. Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne -- Original Message

Re: Price of K3-III dropping in Europe

2023-02-05 Thread Pete McIntosh
AU$2699 at Pentax OZ... Just over 1700 Euro. Ciao, Pete Mac in Melbourne -- Original Message -- From "Ralf R Radermacher" To "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Date 5/02/23 9:39:44 Subject Price of K3-III dropping in Europe AC-Foto of Aachen, Germany, list the K3-III at 1839 minus an