Pentax glass

Speaking of which, I still have a 135 SMC-M and a 200 SMC-m for sale. The 50 1.4 is gone. Good price to a good home! Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

GFM (Possible First Timer)

I am definately interested in attending. I am assuming there are motel rooms available nearby for those of us not fond of tents! Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

GFM (Possible First Timer)

Thanks for the info Bob. Actually I am vaguely familiar with the area. My sister in law lives in Charlotte and her youngest daughter in Asheville. Just wasn't sure about stuff available with a reasonable drive. Also, what about the mountain itself. Are most of the photo opportunities available

World Peace

After reading the PDML Archives for several months now, and noting the various folks from all over the world, with many varied experiences and opinions, I am convinced that if enough of you could get together at one time, all the worlds problems could be solved, and one heck of a party would

GFM (Possible First Timer)

Thanks Mark. Makes me feel like it will really be a great trip. I am getting excited already! Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

GFM (Possible First Timer)

Gee Dave, 200 meters. How far is that? Me thinks maybe you are giving me more credit than I am due! :-) Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Slow-Sync Use with K10D

I was trying out the slow sync(second curtain) flash last evening with the K10D. I don't think it is working properly. When the shutter speed is around 1 sec so you can see what is going on, the flash discharged when the shutter is first tripped, then is discharged a second time with the

Slow-Sync Use with K10D

Thanks Godders. That makes sense, I guess. BTW, I got my Sigma flash back from Sigma for repairs/update. It now works with the K10D for regular ttl flash, but not with the second curtain. However, I don't think this cheaper model had that in the inventory from the beginning. The higher end

Slow-Sync Use with K10D

It is the 500 DG-ST, the basic version. I have been pretty happy with it since it puts out a lot more light than the built in flash. The folks in New York were very quick and did it under warranty. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List 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

So, with only a few days left, who's GFMing

Count me in. Now my wife says she will go. Also looks like her sister has found us a place to stay with friends who actually live there on GFM. I'm getting excited! Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

So, with only a few days left, who's GFMing

Why would I miss it??? Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO: Snow Fun

I wish we could get another dog!! But I still love the cat. Great shots. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Pentax on Today Show

The K10 was just featured as a Hot item for 2007 on a segment of the Today Show on NBC. They were touting the shake reduction feature. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

GFM Registration is OPEN!

I got mine in this AM as well. See you all there. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

OT - looking at tents for GFM

http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=9160-171categoryid=11020 I have one of these and find it roomy and easy to setup. That said, I still prefer Motel 6 !! Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

OT - looking at tents for GFM

A friend in our astronomy club has one. He is a die hard camper (Eagle Scout) and it is nice. It withstood a pretty big windstorm earlier this year at one of our outings. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Do it yourself pano head

Curious, How do you accurately determine the nodal point on the lens, especially the zooms, in order to position the camera correctly on the head? jco Actually, I have shot quite a bit of stuff to stitch together and have done them all handheld. Surprisingly I have never had a problem getting

OT: Occupations?

Mark Roberts wrote... I'm a secret agent. Sorry, I can't tell you any more... Darn, you beat me to it! I was going to say I would tell you but then I would have to kill you! Actually, I did spend 27 years in US Navy as a photographer specializing in aerial photography. Then after I retired I

OT: Occupations?

Cotty writes... I fully intend to complete my education as a mature student in my late 60s. Where I will likely by surrounded by lots of women in their 20s. Now *that's* what I call retirement ! Yes, BUT, it's damn frustrating to be there and not remember what to do with it!! Walt -- PDML

PESO: Hot Dog Heaven

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/HDHweb.jpg Maybe use it in an upcoming camera club contest. K10D, FE zoom at 10mm Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO: Hot Dog Heaven

Nice. You should write a headline and sell it to the restaurant as an ad. Thanks Paul. Actually they said they would give me a free dog if I bring them a print. I had shown them the lcd view and they liked it. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

PESO: Hot Dog Heaven

Finally, a PESO that's a little different than most! I like it quite a bit. Shel Gee, thanks for all the nice comments. Now, if only you were the judges at the competition next week! Actually, I have enjoyed the competition whether I get good scores or not. With almost 400 members, and

Bag for GFM Outing

I'm in the market for a new camera bag to use when I attend the GFM event. The local camera store actually has a lot of bags, but I am somewhat bewildered by all the choices. I'm looking to carry an extra body and three DA lenses. Other small stuff naturally, but that really would suffice. What

Hot Dog Heaven

I'd pick it as my favorite pic among those seen here for ages. If I'll ever have to write about using fisheyes, I'm going to ask you for using it. Dario I am humbled! I do like the lens though. It definately has uses that allow the viewer a different perspective that overcomes the obvious

Bag for GFM Outing

I'm a fan of photo vests as well. They look a little geeky, but they work well if you just want to carry a couple of lenses and some small bric-brac. Thanks Bill. Now there is an option I never even considered. I will check to see if the camera store carries them as I don't remember seeing any

PESO: railway crossing

Ralf, I have never commented of your photo's, but they are always excellent depictions of the scene. The quality is impeccable and really pull you into the subject at hand. But, I have one question. Why are you seemingly stuck on industrial type work? Is that your field of work or interest?

OT: Occupations?

Doesn't matter. By the time you reach that age you've become completely invisible to 20 y.o. women anyway. LOL!! I guess there really is a God, that keeps me out of trouble! Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Hot Dog Heaven

Er, where's the hot dog? Dead center, burried under the chips, onions, and other garnishes! These are touted as Chicago dogs, I just eat them though. ;-) Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO - Chimping

Taken during our last little photo outing in snowy Utah. Reminded me of a modern Norman Rockwell type scene. Yeah, this new digital age has brought about a lot of new mannerisms! I remember the last few weddings I shot (645 film format) and kids would come up to me wanting to see the picture

Bag for GFM Outing

Thanks for all the responses. I got enough good input to go to the store this AM and found a ProMaster Sling Bag. It will hold all my lenses, even the 350mm T-Mount, and the second body if necessary. I likes the combo of over the shoulder/backpack, with the waist belt it stays in place and the

K10D gallery

Agreed, they are all good, but I really like the first two on page 2, the feather and the cu of the flower. There are several folks on this list who do some great BW work (whether native or converted) and I really miss the darkroom days! Well, let me rephrase that I like the good results I

FS: Pentax SMC-A 35mm f/2

But on --manual focus-- lenses like the K/M/A which was the original comparison, the build quality effects the ease of use because its easier to manual focus a really well made lens then an el crapo. jco I haven't entered this fray before now, BUT, I recently picked up the 50~200 DA zoom. Just

eggs for photos

Hi Pentaxians I just have eaten 3 ultrafresh eggs out of 6 I got today as some sort of payment for a few photos I made last summer. Hey Markus, that sound like the good old days to me!! That was the way folks got through life on a daily basis a hundred years ago. Maybe we would all be better

New Bag

Thought I would post a couple shots of the new bag. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/NewBag1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/NewBag.jpg Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

OT: Has anyone photographed, or at least seen, this UFO?

The comet is visible near the Western Horizon right at and after sunset. Been cloudy here too but supposed to clear later today. The thing is moving into the Southern Hemisphere skies in a few more days so the folks down under should get a nice view! Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

PESO - American Fence

I personally subscribe to the growing philosophy that we need to arm Bears rather than bear arms!! That would keep the hunters away and allow the Bears to live and let live! :-) Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Printing (on a budget)

Thibouille, I would have to second the comment others have made as to an Epson R220. It is a very fine printer, can be found for way under 100.00, and it really does a great job, BW and color. Epson has also just come out with a newer series of smaller printer with the latest ink technology

200+ Megapixels

Am I missing something ?? Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

200+ Megapixels

Well, I really am in the dark here. I look at the pic and don't even know what it is I am looking at. Looks like hockey pucks with eyes!! LOL! Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Birds of a Feather

The Robins are back early this year. They must have heard about all the warm weather up north! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/BirdsofaFeatherweb.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PAW Forced out

Yes, a similar blight is being repeated all across the country! What we need is less people!!! Seriously, nice rendition. I find myself converting a lot of my shots to BW just to see what it may look like. The new PS Elements 5 has a nice BW conversion that lets you play with different

Birds of a Feather

I like the way birds are standing out (almost like Limited lens quality) but one guy is turning his back (or axx) to me which bothers me a bit :-). Ken Yes, well I guess birds are allowed to moon us as well :-) Waly -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

PESO - Comet McNaught

Yes it's a mirror lens. Does a decent job overall. A fair amount of atmospheric haze to shoot through yesterday. Apparantly you do not have any difficulty mounting a mirror lens on the istD. I have seen on other groups where folks cannon mount the mirror lenses on the DS, DL, K100, K10

PESO: Hogafication

Could you be a little more specific? Does the lens readily come off the Holga? Did the lens need any spacing on the body cap to be in focus? I like the effect very much. Great job! Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO: Nap Time

Was shooting today at a local Scottish Games event. This guy looklikes like he was ready for beddy bye! :-) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/naptimeweb.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO: Nap Time

Actually the games were not my cup of tea but the human interest stuff and the pipe 'n drum marching bands were fabulous. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

test

I saw it in the archives. That is how I read stuff. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Working with my K10D Raw images

Barry, I use PhotoShop Elements 5.0 and am very happy with it. I have been using the Elements versions since inception. I seldom shoot RAW, but I have my K10 set to do Raw as DNG's. Elements supports Adobe Camera Raw and the DNG files. They may also support the Pentax PEF's by now, but I

PESO - Morning Light

Ha! There is a similar oak down the street that I have been eyeballing as well! It has a huge know and a bunch of ferns/fungi growing in it. Good rendition of the lighting. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Viewfinders

I found te discussion on the comparisons among various camera viewfinders interesting. It brougt back memories of past cameras :-) As a recent buyer of the K10 and still having the istDL, I honestly have not paid a lot of attention between the two viewfinders. This PM I took both out with zoom

Lightroom Help

I downloaded Adobe Lightroom yesterday because lots of you are talking positive things about it. The use seems to be pretty straightforward and I am able to import shots, manipulate as desired, and on screen the image looks fine. These are all images that I have previously worked in PS

Lightroom Help

Thanks Godfrey for getting back to me. I made a quick try with a couple of your ideas, letting Lightroom run the printer and letting the printer do it's thing. Either way the print is the same. Just to be sure I printed with Elements and the same way I always do. The print with Elements is like

Pentax Life Article

http://pentaxlife.com/ Anyone try the sharpening technique of Benjamin Kanarek on the Pentax Life website? I tried it on a few shots and just the two stage unsharp mask technique looked pretty good. The additional layers merge was hit or miss depending on the subject. Walt -- PDML

Fish Eye Orchids

I saw a shot somewhere on the web where a FE Zoom lens was used to shoot macro like pics. This is my attempt on some Orchids belonging to a friend. K10D, iso 100, 1/90th @ f/13, 17mm. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/SandysOrchidslgweb.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

PSE 5.0 w/Vista

Thanks for the inputs. I bought a Gateway laptop yesterday at a good price I believe. It is the smaller 14 screen version, which I wanted. 1 gig ram, 120 gig HD, wireless, etc. Today I picked up a wireless mouse and proceeded to take all the crap off! I downloaded the patch and installed PSE

Pentax remote assistant form *stD works with the K10D

Other than firing the shutter what else can it do. Do you have total remote access to the menus, can you switch modes(doubt that), etc? Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO:K10D Takumar-A 28mm 2.8 test photos

I find it difficult to really determine how sharp the resolution/contrast is on web images, especially at only 700 or 800 pixels. They all looked good to me, but that doesn't necessarily put them in the same league as modern DA* lenses. :-) Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

PSE 5.0 w/Vista

Now that I have the laptop operational with PSE5 I have been playing around some. I can't seem to find a way to change the screen brightness like I can on my XP desktop machine. Naturally the laptop is one of the new LCD screens, but don't they have controls somewhere?? Walt -- PDML

For Those Who Enjoy Rumors

His opinion is as valid as my opinion, or yours. Just like his bellybutton is as valid as mine or yours! :-) Me thinks that all he has done is regurgitate what the industry visionaries out there are already spouting about the future of dslr cameras, and basically where the industry goes so goes

PESO: Harmony, duck couple

Nice shots! I still love the spider web shot!! Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO: Three of Four

Huh? That one went whizzing right by my ear pal:-). Paul On Mar 17, 2007, at 7:00 PM, Cotty wrote: On 17/3/07, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5736480size=lg She don't look like no freaking Borg, man. Referencing the Star Trek Voyager

Hey Boris! Welcome to America's finest!

Its a redneck eatery where beer, etc is served by scantly clad young lasses in hot pants and halter tops. Noted for their hot wings. When my son was about 7 he had seen the ads for their wings of the Chernobyl heat range. He kept bugging me to go get some Chernobyl Wings. Finally one day we

PESO: Spring Bee

Now your spring has sprung! I'm jealous. (As I lay on the cold, wet ground, waiting for a snowdrop to open:-). Paul, my dad moved to the South in 1939 because he couldn't stand the Michigan winters anymore! I moved to FL in 1990 from MD because I couldn't stand the snow anymore!! BUT, I still

PESO: Spring Bee

Went looking for Spring Pics this AM. Found this at the local Garden in town. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/SprinbBeeweb.jpg Comments appreciated, as always. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO: Spring Bee

I think of this one more of a flower shot where a bee happened to be hanging around. Well, Bruce, you are of course correct ;-) But I did direct the bee to different parts of the flower, and he did listen to me, and I chose this shot, so I gotta give the bee some credit, don't I? Walt (You

PESO: Spring Bee

Walt, would love to see this really pulled up. Just the bee and the stamen. Of course, focus might be somewhat limiting..or not. Jack http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/SpringBeeblowup.jpg This was shot with the K10D, 18~55 zoom, 1/125 @ f/8, iso 400. This view is 100%, USM only.

OT - I should be honored by this

I keep getting a little icon that says No Hot Links??? Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PUG-April Theme

The theme is Surprise Is this to be a Surprise from the person who enters, or a photo that exudes surprise? I get kinda dense at times ;-) Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Gallery Access

My count is 26. If you refresh my page, you'll get a different count every time. It dies on a file that has been apparently corrupted when they uploaded it. I've told them several times. I suppose they'll correct it eventually. Not important. But my point is that the gallery is still very

PESO: Spring Morning

This is what I awoke to this AM in my backyard. Color or BW?? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/SpringSunriseweb.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/SpringSunrisewebBW.jpg Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6

Jay, I cannot access the link. All I get is Forbidden. Strange, as others seemingly have been able to see it. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO: Spring Morning

Delightful. Definitely color, perhaps a wee bit brighter in the midrange. A push up on the middle of the rgb curve would give you that. Would a tiny bit of counterclockwise rotation help here? Not sure. Paul Thanks Paul.. I will try the suggestions. Of course a lot is always lost in a web

Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6

Walter, Not sure why you can't connect to the link, but here is the address to my PBase site where you can view it: That's better! Thanks Jay. They all look great to me, especially the woodpecker. That will be a nice addition to the lens stable. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

OT Anyone ever attempted or didi write a book

I have had several thoughts along the same line as far as my years in the Navy. But, then I reconsider, because a lot of the stories would be under the terminology of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in this politically correct world we live in now! Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

PESO: Senior Break

Living near Daytona Beach I decided to document a different senior break. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/SeniorBreak.jpg Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO:vineyard

That's a winner, Markus.! Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO: Senior Break

Very nice shot. And the guy is enough of a babe (read as hunk) to satisfy me. Marnie aka Doe ;-) I will let him know!! ;-) It will make his day! Thanks. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO: Senior Break

Great shot. The fisheye works well here. But we want to see some babes:-). Paul That's a great one for the Pentax lifestyle gallery Walt :-) Greetings Markus Thanks guys. Paul, they did offer to go topless but my wife was driving while I was shooting, and she would not have liked that!! ;-)

OT: Wish Me Luck

My prayers will be with you tomorrow. Life sucks sometimes! Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO: Bumblebee visit

Don't see it yet??? Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Question about aperture in A, F, FA, DA, etc. lenses

Igor, the K10D can be set to either +/- .5 or .33 stop variations. So, depending on how you set it up in the menu it would be controlled in that manner. If, however, you move the aperture ring off the A position and use the lens f/stop (and camera set to use that function according to the

Peso: Close-up with 80-200/2.8 and 1.7x TC

That's still pretty sharp. Did you try any noise reduction techniques? Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO: Outside Zabar's, New York City

Looks prett good to me. I don't do much, if any, night street photography. I would imagine the metering can be tricky. I certainly don't see any of the banding issues some have talked/complained about. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Pentax Gallery Strangeness

I uploaded two more recent shots. The flower and the bee (Spring Bee) and the couple in the Corvette. Someone suggested the Corvette in the Lifestyles Gallery, which I did. It was rejected, but the flower/bee was accepted. Go figure. They must have a ton of flower/insect pics already!! :-)

PESO: Outside Zabar's, New York City

A recent panorama shot made out of 3 photos with the Pentax A24mm (and it's barrel distortions ) can be seen here: Zurich very early in the morning, view from the bellevue at lake Zurich : Nice shot Markus! It reminds me that I did shoot a late dusk shot of Orlando many years ago, but that was

GESO - Pura Nature Reserve

Boris, it is indeed a land of milk and honey ! I like the last one of the crushed water bottle and parched and cracked dirt. A lot is said in that one simple shot. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Enablement: bag and cutter

I need a mat cutter too... Godfrey I just bought a small hand held mat cutter a few weeks ago. Something like 15.00. Having only used the big pro models in a large photo lab in the navy, I didn't have any idea it would work. Pleased to say it works really good. The key to success is a good

OT- Bessa Cameras

The discussion on the Voightlander 125mm Macro led me to the websight where I discovered their listings for the Bessa cameras. I remember fondling one of the L models when they first came out, and it intrigued me, especially with either the 12 or 15mm lens. Now that I am shooting digital only, I

OT- Bessa Cameras

The Sigma is not a great performer from what I've seen of it. Lots of flare unless you keep that big front element properly shaded, and poor resolution/contrast until well stopped down. Well Godders, that is indeed some good info. I knew that the 12~24 and the 14 are great optics, but neither

OT- Bessa Cameras

I find anything much wider than the 90 degrees across the diagonal view of a 20-21 mm lens on 35mm, and 14mm on the Pentax DSLR, isn't particularly useful. I guess that's what makes the world go round, all the differences! ;-) I am a WA sort of guy and much prefer the wider views. Of course,

PEOW:Tribute/Farwell to Mom

Thank you JayT for such a powerful testimony for your mom and yourself. My prayers will be for both of you!! Me and my brothers have had to have my mom put in an assisted living center late last year. We thought sure it would kill her. But, she has actually improved and seems to like it and the

April PUG is open

Well, the July Theme is Visual Pollution, so I would say there should be lots of good entries from the USA!!! I'm thinking billboards and junkyards here! Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

OT- Bessa Cameras

Walt, here is a bit of anecdotal evidence to you. One of the guys in the local camera club has exactly this combo - Bessa camera (one without built-in viewfinder) and 15/4.5 lens. The lens is tiny, the outcome is tremendous. It is very well corrected (very rectilinear) and it is very sharp. Lovely

PEOW:Tribute/Farwell to Mom ([EMAIL PROTECTED])

JayT, we know she is at peace now. Thanks for placing us in the loop with your concerns. We are all here for lots of reasons but we can also help tin times like this. Our prayers are with you now as you mourn her passing, but at least you are confident in her final resting place! Walt --

PESO - Get that camera outa my face!

Scott, I downloaded the bigger image, rotated it 8 degrees right and then cropped. To me it looks a lot better, and the fence doesn't need as much repair work :-) !! Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PAW 2007 - 17 - GDG

I miss RR tracks...we used to have tracks next to the house here. Now it is a fitness trail. :-) I like it. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Q: Pentax FA-J 75-300 ? Sigma 135-400 ?

I don't have it anymore, but I once owned the Sigma 70~300 APO Super. The latest Digital version is a little more expensive, but still very affordable. I truly wonder what the diff is compared to the regular version. Anyway, I found it to be a VG to E+ lens, especially when factoring in price.

Lightroom Query

I downloaded the Beta some time back and basically liked what I saw. However, I could never get it to print decent stuff. I wasn't willing to chase driver problems, etc, so just deleted it and never looked backwards. Now, with the positive reports I am reading everywhere, I am wondering if

GESO - Park Sorek

Boris, the presentation is very good. I like. The biggest reason I like these types of photographs from you and others that do similar work is the insights I get into where you live and sometimes how you live. I did not respond to the pics you posted on the auto show and bikes, but I thoroughly

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