PESO: trombone

2017-05-31 Thread Philip Northeast
Part of jazz band busking on a Sunday at the local farmer's market https://flic.kr/p/VacWec Pentax K5 and DA* 50-135mm f2.8 -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: PESO: Lilly Pond

2017-05-01 Thread Philip Northeast
Thanks for taking the time to look and comment. Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 1/5/17 8:00 pm, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 1/5/17, Philip Northeast, discombobulated, unleashed: The largest pond in Hobart's Royal Botanical Gardens https://flic.kr/p/T966MZ pentax K1 Sigma

PESO: Lilly Pond

2017-05-01 Thread Philip Northeast
The largest pond in Hobart's Royal Botanical Gardens https://flic.kr/p/T966MZ pentax K1 Sigma 35mm f1.4 art lens -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

PESO: work in progress

2017-04-20 Thread Philip Northeast
Campbell Street wing of the Royal Hobart Hospital. https://flic.kr/p/Ttz33w Pentax K1 Pentax M series 28mm prime -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML

Re: New member

2017-04-19 Thread Philip Northeast
Bad habits mostly Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 19/4/17 4:21 pm, michaelc wrote: I would like to introduce myself to the forum. My name is Michael Costello and I am from Saskatchewan Canada. I shoot a K3 and am looking forward to learning from you fellow members

Re: Red Topped Barn (Try 2)

2017-04-07 Thread Philip Northeast
that worked, and worth the walk Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 7/4/17 3:45 pm, Marnie (aka Doe) wrote: Okay, second try. https://www.flickr.com/photos/149433632@N04/33757683101/in/album-72157682202672636/ Not only do I have to learn a new email client (Thunderbird); I

Re: Red Topped Barn

2017-04-06 Thread Philip Northeast
It did not work I got sent to a 404 (page not found error. I back tracked on the URL and saw some photos but they were not marked public. Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 7/4/17 3:16 pm, Marnie (aka Doe) wrote: I haven't taken that many photos in the last 18 months (or even

Re: Controversy around McCurry

2017-04-05 Thread Philip Northeast
Are McCurry's efforts as bad as this one? http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/photo/essays/vanRiper/030409.htm Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 6/4/17 1:26 pm, John Sessoms wrote: Doesn't seem to me any of the images he's accused of manipulating were represented

Re: We Tried It: The Pentax K System

2017-04-04 Thread Philip Northeast
I still have my KX mentioned in the article and the 55mm f1.8 lens still works very well on my K1 https://flic.kr/p/szrFPE Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 5/4/17 5:38 am, Darren Addy wrote: From the November 1975 issue of Camera 35 magazine, when the K-mount system was new

Re: PESO: Worlds Apart

2017-03-28 Thread Philip Northeast
The black and white version is better. For me the people seem to get a bit lost in the colour version, which is strange seeing as it is basically a monochrome background. Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 29/3/17 9:30 am, Rick Womer wrote: A November Sunday in Lisbon. Color

Re: lens compare

2017-03-21 Thread Philip Northeast
You are right it is called a K55/1.8 Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 21/3/17 4:53 pm, Alan C wrote: Is there an M 55mm? Perhaps you meant K 55mm? Alan C -Original Message- From: Philip Northeast Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2017 7:47 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO: lens compare

2017-03-20 Thread Philip Northeast
I did try my Pentax M series 50mm f2 lens and it was terrible. Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 21/3/17 3:48 pm, Alan C wrote: They do! The Pentax M 50/1.7 is very good - even better than the 1.4. Alan C -Original Message- From: Philip Northeast Sent: Tuesday, March

PESO: lens compare

2017-03-20 Thread Philip Northeast
https://flic.kr/p/T5fdc1 1/5 crop of same scene taken with Pentax #pentaxK1 body and 21st century Zeiss planar T*f1.4 50mm at f8 and a mid 1970's Pentax M series 55mm also at f8. The result may surprise. -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

PESO: Brunswick Hotel

2017-03-18 Thread Philip Northeast
One of Hobart's inner city hotels https://flic.kr/p/RQcnq6 Pentax K1 Sigma 35mm f1.4 art lens -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link

Re: Any speculation on the timing of the next edition of Lightroom?

2017-03-17 Thread Philip Northeast
Stan I have been using Adobe subscription for Lightroom and Photoshop for a about a couple of years. There are no new versions, Adobe just makes updates to the current program to add new features, and fix bugs. The dehaze tool is fantastic! Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au

PESO: Oysters or Octopus

2017-03-16 Thread Philip Northeast
Sunday morning at the local farmer's market and there is a wide range of food and produce. https://flic.kr/p/SXkEYQ Pentax K1 and Carl Zeiss 50mm F1.4 T* -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

PESO: the floating pier

2017-03-15 Thread Philip Northeast
An addition to the Hobart waterfront , a floating concrete pier for the local harbour ferries. https://flic.kr/p/SKyZP7 Pentax K1 with Sigma 35mm f1.4 art lens -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: Fw: Reflections

2017-03-15 Thread Philip Northeast
I am not sure about the reflections, but I love the Zebras and thay seem to be posing for you. Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 15/3/17 6:57 pm, Alan C wrote: If you haven't found it yet, try this: https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/32637178933/ I think I'm awake

Re: PESO: hops are ready

2017-03-14 Thread Philip Northeast
Rick about that, they are tall. I was on the side of a hill to get the overall look.There is tractors and harvesting machinery in the middle but they are hard to see the bines are that tall. Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 15/3/17 11:37 am, Rick Womer wrote: Nice pic

PESO: hops are ready

2017-03-14 Thread Philip Northeast
The hops are ready for harvest in Tasmania's Derwent Valley. Pentax K1 and 21mm limited lens. I shot it full frame and cropped it in Lightroom and it is slightly larger than an APS-C size image https://flic.kr/p/SSv8Hy -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO: Lake Pukaki

2017-03-12 Thread Philip Northeast
Blue is my favourite colour and there are lovely shades of blue in this picture. Very relaxing. Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 12/3/17 3:31 pm, David Mann wrote: Taken on the way home from Wanaka last month. I take minor variations of the same photo every time I'm

Re: Interesting review of pixel shift

2017-03-09 Thread Philip Northeast
I can vouch for the need for a rock solid tripod and concrete floors with pixel shift Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 10/3/17 9:01 am, Gonz wrote: http://redredphoto.com/blog/equipment/pentax-k-1-review-pixel-shift/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: pixel shift on the K-1 with red subjects

2017-03-02 Thread Philip Northeast
Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 3/3/17 4:01 am, P. J. Alling wrote: I see the symptom of serious camera movement that LIghtroom just can't handle. On 3/1/2017 10:35 PM, Philip Northeast wrote: https://flic.kr/p/Ri5Tmu Lightroom version: CC 2015.8, should be the latest version om a Mac

Re: pixel shift on the K-1 with red subjects

2017-03-01 Thread Philip Northeast
It was on a tripod and when I process with Pentax Digital Camera utility it comes out fine. Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 2/3/17 2:47 pm, Gonz wrote: that is quite weird. I wonder if there was some movement during the frames, and Pentax software corrects that while LR

Re: pixel shift on the K-1 with red subjects

2017-03-01 Thread Philip Northeast
https://flic.kr/p/Ri5Tmu Lightroom version: CC 2015.8, should be the latest version om a Mac. Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 2/3/17 2:05 pm, Gonz wrote: Phillip, can you put up a cropped example shot of what you are seeing? On Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 8:51 PM, Philip Northeast

Re: pixel shift on the K-1 with red subjects

2017-03-01 Thread Philip Northeast
I got a deal of green edging when I tried that. Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 2/3/17 1:48 pm, Gonz wrote: It makes a single DNG file, which I then take into Lightroom. On Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 8:37 PM, Philip Northeast <rnort...@bigpond.net.au> wrote: How do you p

Re: pixel shift on the K-1 with red subjects

2017-03-01 Thread Philip Northeast
How do you process the images? Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 2/3/17 1:19 pm, Gonz wrote: I really like the results of the K-1 pixel shift mode with things like bright red flowers. I used to just blow these images up in the red channel with my K-5. https://www.flickr.com

Re: K-1 Enablement

2017-02-22 Thread Philip Northeast
The only issue I have with my Sigma 35mm f1.4 Art lens is the K1 automatically sets the field of view to crop mode. I just leave the camera on the full frame setting. Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 23/2/17 7:59 am, Mark C wrote: I finally bit the bullet and put

PESO: donuts and Sigma Art lens

2017-02-21 Thread Philip Northeast
Sunday morning donuts at the local farmers market https://flic.kr/p/RReMeR Pentax K1 and Sigma 35mm f1.4 art lens. (doing my bit to encourage Sigma to make more versions for the K mount) -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: PESO - The Ship of State

2017-02-19 Thread Philip Northeast
lots of depth in that one Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 19/2/17 5:18 pm, Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo17/peso1.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML

Re: PESO 2017 - 019 - GDG

2017-02-18 Thread Philip Northeast
Exquisite simplicity Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 19/2/17 12:47 pm, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: At lunch the other day, the light in the restaurant was just right. https://flic.kr/p/S1Hr8L enjoy, G — The trouble with being punctual is that nobody's there to appreciate

Re: Semi-OT: Nikon

2017-02-17 Thread Philip Northeast
Nikon also killed off their new DL line of compact cameras, the suggestion is they could not get them to work properly http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/2/13/14598318/nikon-4k-dl-cameras-cancelled-sales Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 17/2/17 9:10 am, John wrote

Re: Peso - Fake Gnus

2017-02-11 Thread Philip Northeast
I enjoyed that Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 12/2/17 10:45 am, ann sanfedele wrote: started out as a photo taken with a pentax LX... so not OT :-) https://annsan.smugmug.com/Graphic-Design/Anns-design-work/i-9cj5tcG/L I've loaded it onto cafe press but it may

Re: Masham

2017-02-06 Thread Philip Northeast
Thoroughly enjoyable, and some of the black and whites were absoluteley stunning. Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 7/02/2017 9:26 am, Bob W-PDML wrote: Some photos from a long weekend in Yorkshire: http://www.web-options.com/Masham/ Enjoy (I hope). B -- PDML Pentax

Re: Tips for photographing Australia/New Zealand?

2017-02-06 Thread Philip Northeast
I would skip the north island of Australia as well Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 7/02/2017 1:54 am, Gonz wrote: Thanks Bob, those are great pics! I see you visited both NZ islands. Was the north island worth it? I'm thinking of skipping it, logistics and all. On Sat

PESO: customs House Hotel

2017-01-28 Thread Philip Northeast
An old sandstone pub on the Hobart waterfront https://flic.kr/p/RD7qxM Pentax K1 Sigma 35mm f1.4 Art Lens -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: Peso : The Evil Sky

2017-01-25 Thread Philip Northeast
Nice silhouette, definitely looks evil Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 26/1/17 3:31 pm, ann sanfedele wrote: taken the same evening as the Gaudy Sky that I showed you lot a couple of weeks ago https://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2016-and-all-that/i-PV5tG7C/XL

Re: PESO: Carlton Beach

2017-01-25 Thread Philip Northeast
River estuary. The mountain in the background is Mt Wellington. I did have the GPS on t K1 turned on so on the photo's flkr page there is a good map of the location and where the picture was taken. I do like the GPS function. Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 26/1/17 11:04 am

PESO: Carlton Beach

2017-01-24 Thread Philip Northeast
Summer's day at Carlton Beach https://flic.kr/p/RwW8Ca Pentax K1 & Sigma 35mm f1.4mm art lens -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- 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: Anyone looking for Zeiss Optics.

2017-01-23 Thread Philip Northeast
Taken with Pentax K5 with Zeiss ZS 50mm f1.4 T* https://flic.kr/p/LWcBnk Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 23/1/17 3:35 am, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 22/1/17, P. J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: KEH.com has a ZK 50mm f1.4 T* for a not outrageous price. "A&q

PESO: chatting

2017-01-17 Thread Philip Northeast
Sunday morning at the local farmer's market https://flic.kr/p/QKQUqU Pentax K1 Sigma 35mm f1.4 Art lens -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

PESO: cake

2017-01-14 Thread Philip Northeast
of field not all the shots were focused as I would have liked. Principally two cousins riding their bikes close to the camera, I only seemed to get the central one in focus. https://flic.kr/p/Rb7CZU -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Utah Landscape

2017-01-14 Thread Philip Northeast
I love the contrast between the snow and the desert Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 15/1/17 5:42 am, jtainter wrote: This one is for Wheatfield (or anyone who cares to look at it). https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/58960783 Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML

Re: PESO - 'Smiley Face'

2017-01-13 Thread Philip Northeast
Lovely and colourful and I like the angle of view Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 14/1/17 5:55 am, Ken Waller wrote: Taken awhile back on Velvia http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18330862 MZ-S, 17-28mm f3.5/4.5 SMC F fisheye Comments appreciated Kenneth Waller http

Re: PESO - 'Reaching Out'

2017-01-09 Thread Philip Northeast
Interesting shapes and textures. Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 10/1/17 5:48 am, Ken Waller wrote: Taken last spring - a large Hosta in my yard. K-3, 300mm f 4.5 SMC FA, f9.0, 1/400, 800 ISO http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18329773 Comments appreciated. Kenneth

PESO: the rivulet

2017-01-09 Thread Philip Northeast
The Hobart Rivulet starts on Mt. Wellington and flows down through the city centre to teh Derwent River. Here in summer it is only a trickle, but can get more exciting after heavy rain. https://flic.kr/p/QUQDdX Pentax K1 and SMC-M series 28mm prime. -- Philip Northeast

Re: K-1 Autofocus

2017-01-08 Thread Philip Northeast
for aging eyes. Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 9/1/17 8:04 am, Gonz wrote: Question: How is the K-1 autofocus, as compared to say, a K-5? I was looking through a batch of pictures I took recently at a family gathering and was appalled by the autofocus performance. Many

Re: Believe it or not...

2017-01-05 Thread Philip Northeast
It is probably a full frame product so only suitable for a K1 Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 6/1/17 7:50 am, Brian Walters wrote: On Fri, Jan 6, 2017, at 06:55 AM, Darren Addy wrote: Kodak Ektachrome 100 is Coming Back in 35mm Format (4th Quarter of 2017) Great

Re: Pentax Sighting

2017-01-01 Thread Philip Northeast
I still have my KX and the 55mm f1.8 still works on my K1 Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 2/1/17 7:50 am, P. J. Alling wrote: It's a K1000. The closest match after that is the KM, but the K1000 doesn't have the knurled film reminder dial around the rewind knob, also the lens

PESO: view from the shade

2016-12-30 Thread Philip Northeast
The red bridge in the Japanese section of the Royal Botanical Gardens in Hobart https://flic.kr/p/QyWvLk K1 with Sigma 35mm f1.4 art -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: GESO best of 2016

2016-12-30 Thread Philip Northeast
Impressive collection Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 31/12/16 1:22 pm, Larry Colen wrote: I made a quick pass through my monthly best of albums and picked some for my annual best of: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157678418984536/ or if you prefer the larger

Re: Is this a stupid idea?

2016-12-30 Thread Philip Northeast
I have a firewire to thunderbolt converter that runs an older firewire drive from the thunderbolt port on my iMac. Try newegg for good mac hardware info and bits Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 31/12/16 12:51 pm, John wrote: On 12/30/2016 8:20 PM, Larry Colen wrote: John

Re: GESO - Coyles in New York

2016-12-28 Thread Philip Northeast
The URL did not work for me Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 29/12/16 2:36 pm, John Coyle wrote: http://members.iinet.net.au/~jcoyle/USA/New York/album/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML

Re: PESO covered bridge at night

2016-12-28 Thread Philip Northeast
a nice series Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 29/12/16 8:02 am, Larry Colen wrote: Someone recently posted a photo of the local covered bridge lit by holiday lighting. I thought that my own take on that would be a good excuse to play with the 15-30. I had barely set things

PESO: the gazebo

2016-12-25 Thread Philip Northeast
https://flic.kr/p/QvSvrU Pentax K1 with DA* 50-135mm -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: PESO: Neglect

2016-12-21 Thread Philip Northeast
Looks lovely, spend the money on restoration not lawyers. Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 22/12/16 4:57 pm, David Mann wrote: We went to the cheesemongers this morning but the shop was super busy so it wasn't a good idea for us to bring the baby's stroller in. While my wife

PESO: paying for the music

2016-12-21 Thread Philip Northeast
https://flic.kr/p/PSQqcA K1 with Sigma 35mm f1.4 Art -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: OSX and externals

2016-12-20 Thread Philip Northeast
I always reformat, why add complications? Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 21/12/16 4:23 pm, David Mann wrote: Yep, I'd also say to reformat. That way you could also set it up as a Time Machine backup, and you won't be dependent on a 3rd-party driver which may or may

Re: PESO: Encased

2016-12-17 Thread Philip Northeast
Interesting, never seen that before. Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 18/12/16 10:30 am, John wrote: Try this one: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18323023=lg Somehow Dan's name concatenated onto the end of the URL. On 12/17/2016 4:06 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote

PESO: cleaning windows

2016-12-17 Thread Philip Northeast
The window cleaner starting at the top of the old wheat silos that have been converted to apartments. K1 with DA*50-135mm https://flic.kr/p/QeoxZ1 -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Diesels

2016-12-14 Thread Philip Northeast
I have a 2.2 Litre turbo diesel Mazda BT50 truck. Living in balmy Tasmania where there are no issues needing a block heater. Apart from the generous flat tray it is very economical on diesel so fuel costs are significantly less even with diesel and petrol (gas ) at similar prices. Philip

Re: PESO - 'Standing out in the lake'

2016-12-13 Thread Philip Northeast
Nice, love the reflections and the contrast Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 14/12/16 11:56 am, Ken Waller wrote: Taken last fall in Seney National Wildlife Refuge in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan K3 and 300mm f4.5 FA Comments ? http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id

Re: PESO: Mark

2016-12-10 Thread Philip Northeast
timing is everything in photography, well spotted. Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 10/12/16 7:09 pm, David Mann wrote: Just a phone pic while I was on the way to the pool this morning. A road near my place has just been resurfaced and one of the crew sprayed some basic

Re: PESO - The Naked Violinist

2016-12-07 Thread Philip Northeast
lovely effect with the shallow DOF, excellent tone and contrast as usual Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 8/12/16 3:58 pm, Marco Alpert wrote: Totally safe for work (sorry): http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo16/peso38.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco

Re: PESO:black and white cottage

2016-12-07 Thread Philip Northeast
Malcolm This the view defines Hobart to a degree, the city squeezed between the river and Mt Wellington, note the communications/TV towers on top https://flic.kr/p/KitJnt Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 7/12/16 6:16 pm, Malcolm Smith wrote: Philip Northeast wrote: https

Re: PESO:black and white cottage

2016-12-07 Thread Philip Northeast
, but this house is not typical of local architecture. This is one of the reasons for photographing it. Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 7/12/16 6:16 pm, Malcolm Smith wrote: Philip Northeast wrote: https://flic.kr/p/PJY6zP = Interesting building, I take

PESO:black and white cottage

2016-12-06 Thread Philip Northeast
://flic.kr/p/PJY6zP -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: PESO - Stoli

2016-12-05 Thread Philip Northeast
I like the positioning of the subject and the unanswered question of the parcels Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 6/12/16 4:02 am, Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo16/peso37.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http

Re: PESO - The Offering

2016-12-01 Thread Philip Northeast
Interesting juxtaposition of cultures Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 2/12/16 2:53 am, Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo16/peso36.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Giving Tuesday

2016-11-30 Thread Philip Northeast
well it was Thursday local time Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 30/11/16 7:27 am, Doug Brewer wrote: this is apparently a thing, so please, while you're spreading the love around your favorite places today, consider dropping some coinage into the PDML kitty. -- PDML Pentax

Re: PESO: Galvanized Skink

2016-11-28 Thread Philip Northeast
Looks bigger than our skinks in Tasmania. Ours are boring dark grey. Nice shot Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 29/11/16 6:41 pm, Alan C wrote: A large skink basking in the early morning sun. It obviously knows something about the laws of physics. Alan C https

Re: PESO - Parliament Square with link

2016-11-28 Thread Philip Northeast
and the link to the photo https://flic.kr/p/PGpQrc Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 29/11/16 11:16 am, Philip Northeast wrote: A new building, part of the Parliament Square project in Hobart. Pentax K1 with Carl Zeiss Planar T1.4 50mm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

PESO - parliament Square

2016-11-28 Thread Philip Northeast
A new building, part of the Parliament Square project in Hobart. Pentax K1 with Carl Zeiss Planar T1.4 50mm -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

K1 firmware 1.40

2016-11-28 Thread Philip Northeast
The K1 is now up to version 1.40 http://www.ricoh-imaging.co.jp/english/support/digital/k1.html -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link

Re: PESO - The Haps

2016-11-28 Thread Philip Northeast
But what are they looking at? Interesting. Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 29/11/16 3:50 am, Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo16/peso35.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: Pesos For tje bords

2016-11-27 Thread Philip Northeast
Pretty good at that ISO Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 28/11/16 10:54 am, Paul Stenquist wrote: Went p ut late in the day with y K-1 trips, DF A 150-450. A 2Xs comforter and hot some little birds. The are pushed pretty hard, about ISO 25,600 and tight crops, but still fun

Re: Ricoh Peso - Bright Angel trail

2016-11-27 Thread Philip Northeast
Nice scanning job, and a good photo. Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 28/11/16 7:05 am, ann sanfedele wrote: I finall got around to scanning this shot and cleaning it up sufficiently (I hope) This is froM December 1974 - when I first had my very own 35mm camera (as opposed

Re: PESO - Lakeside

2016-11-26 Thread Philip Northeast
I love black and white street photography. Interesting contrast in characters Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 27/11/16 8:47 am, Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo16/peso34.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http

Re: FWIW

2016-11-25 Thread Philip Northeast
Dramatic Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 26/11/16 7:25 am, Ken Waller wrote: Was just notified that my image 'North Face of Denali' placed third out of approximately 185 submissions in the monthly photo contest 'Monochrome' sponsored by Pentax Forums. Whoopi ! Link to image

Garden Cottage

2016-11-24 Thread Philip Northeast
The old cottage in the grounds of the Royal Tasmania Botanical Gardens. K1 and Sigma 35mm Art lens https://flic.kr/p/PmDzL9 -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

The entrance - K1

2016-11-21 Thread Philip Northeast
took the K1 for a walk in the local botanical gardens. The entrance to the Japanese section withe Sigma 35mm F1.4 Art lens, a heavy lump of glass. https://flic.kr/p/NcVgGf -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman

Re: K-1 and Photoshop CS6

2016-11-18 Thread Philip Northeast
I always save as DNG in my K5 and K1 Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 19/11/16 6:06 am, jtainter wrote: I am expecting my K-1 to arrive later today. Can someone tell me if Photoshop CS6 will recognize PEF files from the K-1? Or should I shoot in DNG format? Thanks, Joe

Re: The conservatory

2016-11-17 Thread Philip Northeast
good for black and white streetscapes The Pentax seems to give more saturation and landscapes pop a bit more. Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 17/11/16 5:54 pm, Malcolm Smith wrote: Philip Northeast wrote: Inside the conservatory at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens

The conservatory

2016-11-16 Thread Philip Northeast
Inside the conservatory at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens with the K1 and Sigma 10-20mm zoom, in crop mode. https://flic.kr/p/PeS98L -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: After-wedding pics

2016-11-16 Thread Philip Northeast
I love the tractor shot Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 17/11/16 12:24 pm, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: A few of the pics that I shot after the wedding. https://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/albums/72157672736826723 And remaining happy that I'm not shooting weddings

Re: Enablement K1 +

2016-11-12 Thread Philip Northeast
The first thing I found with the K1 is the rear button layout is simpler, less chance of hitting the wrong button, particularly accidentally going into Live View Mode as happens with my K5. Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 13/11/16 6:55 am, Larry Colen wrote: Bruce Walker

Re: Enablement K1 +

2016-11-12 Thread Philip Northeast
The Sigma 35mm lens is very heavy, more than most of my telephoto lenses, so it is weighty combination Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 12/11/16 8:09 pm, Brian Walters wrote: On Fri, Nov 11, 2016, at 06:15 PM, Philip Northeast wrote: Picked up my K1 and a Sigma 35mm F1.4 Art

Enablement K1 +

2016-11-10 Thread Philip Northeast
Picked up my K1 and a Sigma 35mm F1.4 Art lens today. This was my first effort. Not all the settings were how I normally shoot but it is a start. Might even have to read some of the manual. https://flic.kr/p/P6nRNz -- Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: OT Mac OS Sierra - break anything photographic?

2016-10-17 Thread Philip Northeast
I have a late 2014 iMac running Sierra. I mainly use Lightroom but I haven't had any problems with photoshop. I have the subscription versions so they are the latest. Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 18/10/16 4:31 pm, David Mann wrote: You're in a similar situation to me

Re: Mac Yosemite--"This is a bug, not a feature"

2016-08-16 Thread Philip Northeast
Mac OS does not remove or free up any memory used by items in the trash can. So if you delete a file on the memory card on a Mac it still takes up space and cannot be overwritten. So either empty the trash on the computer or format the card in the camera to free up used space. Philip

Re: Mac Yosemite--"This is a bug, not a feature"

2016-08-16 Thread Philip Northeast
When you plug in a device with photo file on it photos will automatically open. When it does this look for a check box on the window header of the photos app. Uncheck the box and in future it will not automatically open Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 17/08/2016 11:26 AM

Re: K-1 vs K-3

2016-08-09 Thread Philip Northeast
According to the specs on B the K1 can shoot at 4.5FPs, while similar Nikon D810 shoots at 5 FPS. For sports shooting Nikon have the D5 that does 12 FPS but at "only" around 20M pixels. Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 8/08/2016 4:34 PM, Larry Colen wrote:

Re: K-1 vs K-3

2016-08-08 Thread Philip Northeast
What sort of memory card were you using? Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 8/08/2016 3:05 PM, Larry Colen wrote: We had another round of exams at the dojo yesterday, two nidan (2nd degree black belt) and one sandan (3rd degree). I was shooting with the 28-105 on the k-1

Re: Fwd: NYTimes.com: Why Windows 10 Upgrades Go Wrong, and How to Avoid It

2016-06-16 Thread Philip Northeast
google never 10 Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 17/06/2016 12:19 AM, Gonz wrote: Touch it... touch it I say! -- Evil queen in sleeping beauty... On Tue, Jun 14, 2016 at 11:22 PM, ann sanfedele <ann...@nyc.rr.com> wrote: I right clicked and got hobsons choice

Re: Two Questions - more or less

2016-06-06 Thread Philip Northeast
boost at the moment. Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 7/06/2016 11:16 AM, John wrote: 1. Is anyone using Windoze 10 yet? If so, how do you like it & is it any good for running PhotoshopCS6 Extended? I don't use Lightroom or CC. 2. If you had to choose among an *ist-D, a

Re: OT: Telemarketers

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

Re: OT: Telemarketers

2016-05-19 Thread Philip Northeast
It is a dead give away when they start with "you have a problem with your windows computer" Sent from my iMac Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 20/05/2016 11:48 AM, Jack Davis wrote: From what you related I know my wife and I have chuckled at this guy seve

Re: Hobart PDML-meet

2016-05-11 Thread Philip Northeast
But we do appreciate you breaking the drought Hydro electric water storages went up 3% in a week. Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 12/05/2016 9:39 AM, Brian Walters wrote: On Wed, May 11, 2016, at 03:41 PM, Philip Northeast wrote: late January through March is the best time

Re: Hobart PDML-meet

2016-05-10 Thread Philip Northeast
late January through March is the best time for warm to mild settled weather. The equinoxical gales can be a bit unpleasant. Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 11/05/2016 3:26 PM, Brian Walters wrote: On Wed, May 11, 2016, at 01:04 AM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: I was slow

Re: HTML testing

2016-05-08 Thread Philip Northeast
Mark! "We are in control" Now that is a worry. Philip Northeast www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au On 9/05/2016 12:03 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: Hi, kids, we're just checking to see if formatted text will now come through to the PDML. Carry on as if nothing has happened. Do not adjust you

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