Re: GESO - Runde at wintertime

[AlunFoto]

2010/4/15 Boris Liberman :
> Tim, I believe that lack of food does not affect one's height, it rather
> affects one's diameter ;-).

Ah, but on a scheme like that even your voice grows thin.

J.

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peso: sudden stop

[Larry Colen]

Seen on my way to Aikido in Watsonville tonight:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/4522187475/

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A K-x may be appearing in our mailbox soon . . .

[Stan Halpin]

Thanks (I guess) for the recent and previous discussions of the K-x. I am about 
to buy one for my wife, sight unseen, and am trusting that it will suit her.

Long ago and far away when we first met she was using a Spotmatic. I was using 
an ME-Super, convinced her to change so we could share lenses. As I moved 
sporadically through a few generations of Pentax SLRs and DSLRs, she gravitated 
toward P&S cameras which is a shame because she has a great eye for an image. 
My father-in-law passed away two weeks ago. During the last few months, one of 
the few things that caught his interest was playing with his Nikon D50 or 
looking at the photos Meg took with that camera. The Hassleblad gear went to 
Meg's brother, the Leica gear to her sister, and I convinced her to let the 
Nikon digital also go to her sister. "If you buy a Pentax, which is a better 
camera, you can use some of my lenses." "And it comes in pink!" I think we'll 
be ordering a black one soon from B&H. Hopefully it proves to be as suitable to 
her hand as the D50 was. The alternative was for me to buy a K-7 and pass a K20 
on to her, but from all that you have said, the K-x smaller size will be much 
appreciated and may make the difference as to whether she actually uses it to 
any degree.

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Re: GESO - Runde at wintertime

[Boris Liberman]

Tim, I believe that lack of food does not affect one's height, it rather 
affects one's diameter ;-).


I am looking forward to meeting the Antarctician ;-) in the Northern 
hemisphere.


Boris

On 4/15/2010 1:48 AM, Tim Øsleby wrote:

Thank you for your kind comments.

The tiny guy in the second picture is Jostein.
He is probably smaller than you remember him because he starved six
months to afford his Antarctic adventure ;-)

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Re: OT PESOs - Film is king, the king is dead

[John Francis]

On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 08:50:37PM -0400, Graydon wrote:
> On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 02:32:30PM +0100, mike wilson scripsit: [snip]
> > 
> > ???  Graydon was asking what the "screen" was, shown in the rotary
> > switch of the D.  I pointed out that it was an LCD display and
> > referred to a URL for the MZ-S that had a clearer view of a similar
> > feature. 
> 
> That's a very interesting design choice, I must say.  And I can even see
> how it would be useful, but the idea of wanting to do that in the first
> place makes my head hurt.

When I first got one on my MZ-S I just thought of it as a fairly obvious
modern-day equivalent of the little cut-out windows on some older bodies
(often used for things like film rating; sometimes for shutter speed).
There's no reason why the LCD display needs to be separate from the dial
when there's only one dial; on the PZ-1p, of course, the single display
serves two thumbwheels.


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Re: SDM in Cold Weather

[Jack Davis]

Haven't heard any Meadowlarks in mine..yet, but if I notice Squeaky the cat 
showing a keen interest in it, I'll know the reason why. 8-(

Jack

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> From: Christine Aguila 
> Subject: Re: SDM in Cold Weather
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
> Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 5:28 PM
> Before my bird-chirping sound now
> audible on the DA* 50-135, I never experienced what you
> describe below.  But I have to send my lens in for a
> check-up and it's a bit more sluggish now as well as
> chirpy.  Cheers, Christine
> 
> 
> - Original Message - From: "Jack Davis" 
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
> Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 10:06 AM
> Subject: SDM in Cold Weather
> 
> 
> > Something I've been meaning to ask about. Has anyone
> had the experience of shooting with an SDM lens, fresh out
> of the bag from a warm car and into early morning air chilly
> enough to produce visible breath fog.
> > This happened one morning while at the coast DA*
> 50~135). AF felt as though it were operating in at least
> cool molasses. I was attempting to track some birds in
> flight and had to pick them up early and try holding focus
> awaiting the shutter.
> > Later in the day, I took it out into the warming sun
> for a few minutes and tried it again. This time it seemed to
> be normally quick in response.
> > I was relieved, but made me wonder if it's starting to
> wimp out. K20D battery appeared to be fully charged.
> > Any such experiences?
> > 
> > Thanks!
> > 
> > Jack
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Re: OT PESOs - Film is king, the king is dead

[Graydon]

On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 02:32:30PM +0100, mike wilson scripsit: [snip]
> > >>> 
> > >>>
> > >> Does that thing has a screen in a rotary switch of some kind?
> > >>  
> > > LCD display.  Similar layout on the MZ-S.
> > > http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/bodies/film_MZ-ZX/mzzxS.html
> > >
> > 
> > You know you could have just posted a link to the MZ-D URL.
> > 
> > http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/bodies/prototypes/MZ-D.html
> 
> ???  Graydon was asking what the "screen" was, shown in the rotary
> switch of the D.  I pointed out that it was an LCD display and
> referred to a URL for the MZ-S that had a clearer view of a similar
> feature. 

That's a very interesting design choice, I must say.  And I can even see
how it would be useful, but the idea of wanting to do that in the first
place makes my head hurt.

But thanks for the clearer view!

Graydon

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Re: PESO - Spring like many others

[paul stenquist]

A nice composition. You turned a flower shot into something special. Well done.
Paul
On Apr 14, 2010, at 8:31 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote:

> Damn, Bruce.  You just live in a more photogenic world than I do.
> 
> On Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 1:31 AM, Bruce Dayton  
> wrote:
>> Another High ISO K-x shot.  I had to sneak out between downpours to
>> hurry and get this shot.
>> 
>> 
>> Pentax K-x, Tamron 90/2.8 Macro
>> ISO 1600, 1/50 sec @ f/6.3, Handheld
>> 
>> http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkdphoto-00063.htm
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Re: PESO - Spring like many others

[Steven Desjardins]

Damn, Bruce.  You just live in a more photogenic world than I do.

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> Another High ISO K-x shot.  I had to sneak out between downpours to
> hurry and get this shot.
>
>
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>
> http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkdphoto-00063.htm
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Re: SDM in Cold Weather

[Christine Aguila]

Before my bird-chirping sound now audible on the DA* 50-135, I never 
experienced what you describe below.  But I have to send my lens in for a 
check-up and it's a bit more sluggish now as well as chirpy.  Cheers, 
Christine



- Original Message - 
From: "Jack Davis" 

To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 10:06 AM
Subject: SDM in Cold Weather


Something I've been meaning to ask about. Has anyone had the experience of 
shooting with an SDM lens, fresh out of the bag from a warm car and into 
early morning air chilly enough to produce visible breath fog.
This happened one morning while at the coast DA* 50~135). AF felt as 
though it were operating in at least cool molasses. I was attempting to 
track some birds in flight and had to pick them up early and try holding 
focus awaiting the shutter.
Later in the day, I took it out into the warming sun for a few minutes and 
tried it again. This time it seemed to be normally quick in response.
I was relieved, but made me wonder if it's starting to wimp out. K20D 
battery appeared to be fully charged.

Any such experiences?

Thanks!

Jack




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Re: The Power of Photographs

[Christine Aguila]

Hi Dan:  Thanks.  that was great.  Cheers, Christine


- Original Message - 
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Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 9:56 AM
Subject: The Power of Photographs



http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2010/04/the-power-of-photographs.html

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Re: My strange approach to photography

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I did, until I sold it to Tanya yesterday  ;-)  I like my A50 better
because I'm actually tempted to carry it around.  And, to be honest,
that lens reminds me of kinder times when Tri-X had LATITUDE and
focussing rings were smoth , , ,


On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 8:17 PM, Bob Sullivan  wrote:
> 100mm Macro is always nice for the extra working distance, if you have such.
> Regards, Bob S.
>
> On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 6:40 PM, Steven Desjardins  wrote:
>> A bit of a ramble.
>>
>> We leave Saturday for week at Disneyworld.  Not a special trip since
>> we have a Disneyworld timeshare and go down at least once a year,
>> usually inviting some friends or family members to come with us.  My
>> approach has been to take a minimal kit to force me to try different
>> things each time.  I was going to try the K10D with only the DA40 this
>> time.  It's a fairly comfy package for such a big body.  Just realized
>> today, however, that this is the first time I'm making it down during
>> the Epcot International Flower &Garden Festival.  So my favorite
>> flower lens, the A50 2,8 macro, definitely gets an invite.  The 40
>> still comes because, you know, I have bigger lens caps.
>>
>> I'm kind of excited about this, since I do like shooting flower and
>> this will be acres upon acres of interesting targets.  Any suggestions
>> from the combined wisdom of the PDML?
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Re: My strange approach to photography

[Bob Sullivan]

100mm Macro is always nice for the extra working distance, if you have such.
Regards, Bob S.

On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 6:40 PM, Steven Desjardins  wrote:
> A bit of a ramble.
>
> We leave Saturday for week at Disneyworld.  Not a special trip since
> we have a Disneyworld timeshare and go down at least once a year,
> usually inviting some friends or family members to come with us.  My
> approach has been to take a minimal kit to force me to try different
> things each time.  I was going to try the K10D with only the DA40 this
> time.  It's a fairly comfy package for such a big body.  Just realized
> today, however, that this is the first time I'm making it down during
> the Epcot International Flower &Garden Festival.  So my favorite
> flower lens, the A50 2,8 macro, definitely gets an invite.  The 40
> still comes because, you know, I have bigger lens caps.
>
> I'm kind of excited about this, since I do like shooting flower and
> this will be acres upon acres of interesting targets.  Any suggestions
> from the combined wisdom of the PDML?
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Re: fa 100mm f2.8 macro or da 77m f1.8 ltd

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My FA 135 is an interesting lens with a DX sensor.  Too short for
nature but nice for the MC races at VIR.



On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 8:09 PM, Doug Franklin
 wrote:
> On 2010-04-14 19:29, Graydon wrote:
>
>> Pentax no longer sells anything longer than 300, and while I have both
>> 500 and 800 mm mirror lenses, it's going to be quite awhile until I can
>> contemplate hunting down an A* 400/2.8.
>
> Look for the Sigma APO 400mm f/4.5 Macro, for a much more cost conscious
> option.  It's a very good lens, though not as good as the FA* 200/2.8 or F*
> 300/4.5 ... but those are well nigh legendary lenses I'm comparing it to.
>  The Sigma has built in, slide out hood and tripod foot, focuses down to
> about 3m, and has a limit switch.
>
> The thing I like best about it is the AF/MF switch, though.  Lots of lenses
> have them, but not all of them really act like it.  Like my F* 300/4.5 has
> an AF/MF switch.  However, when I put the Sigma in MF mode, trap focus
> works, but not with the F* 300/4.5 in MF mode.
>
> I was lucky enough to get the Sigma 400 for US$500 right after it was
> discontinued maybe five years ago.  I haven't researched their used prices.
>  Though I'd love to have the FA 400/5.6 or, better yet, the FA* 400/2.8 (or
> F*?), I can't justify the cost for the amount I'd use it. I'd like to have
> the FA* 300/2.8, but the same logic applies.
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Re: fa 100mm f2.8 macro or da 77m f1.8 ltd

[Doug Franklin]

On 2010-04-14 19:29, Graydon wrote:


Pentax no longer sells anything longer than 300, and while I have both
500 and 800 mm mirror lenses, it's going to be quite awhile until I can
contemplate hunting down an A* 400/2.8.


Look for the Sigma APO 400mm f/4.5 Macro, for a much more cost conscious 
option.  It's a very good lens, though not as good as the FA* 200/2.8 or 
F* 300/4.5 ... but those are well nigh legendary lenses I'm comparing it 
to.  The Sigma has built in, slide out hood and tripod foot, focuses 
down to about 3m, and has a limit switch.


The thing I like best about it is the AF/MF switch, though.  Lots of 
lenses have them, but not all of them really act like it.  Like my F* 
300/4.5 has an AF/MF switch.  However, when I put the Sigma in MF mode, 
trap focus works, but not with the F* 300/4.5 in MF mode.


I was lucky enough to get the Sigma 400 for US$500 right after it was 
discontinued maybe five years ago.  I haven't researched their used 
prices.  Though I'd love to have the FA 400/5.6 or, better yet, the FA* 
400/2.8 (or F*?), I can't justify the cost for the amount I'd use it. 
I'd like to have the FA* 300/2.8, but the same logic applies.


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Re: Best photo caption ever

[Steven Desjardins]

Hey, the first one went out.  They're hard to keep lit sometimes.


>
> Yeah, that's kind of interesting, but what I really want to know more about,
> is the "where a home was gutted by TWO fires"?
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Re: My strange approach to photography

[paul stenquist]

For the most part, you'll probably want to shoot the flowers in their 
environment. But you may also want to tray holding a piece of black mat board 
behind some to eliminate the background.  an 11 x 14 piece would be big enough. 
If the board is white on one side and black on the other, you can use it as a 
reflector as well. That would help in shooting backlit blooms, which can 
sometimes be quite beautiful.
Paul

On Apr 14, 2010, at 7:40 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote:

> A bit of a ramble.
> 
> We leave Saturday for week at Disneyworld.  Not a special trip since
> we have a Disneyworld timeshare and go down at least once a year,
> usually inviting some friends or family members to come with us.  My
> approach has been to take a minimal kit to force me to try different
> things each time.  I was going to try the K10D with only the DA40 this
> time.  It's a fairly comfy package for such a big body.  Just realized
> today, however, that this is the first time I'm making it down during
> the Epcot International Flower &Garden Festival.  So my favorite
> flower lens, the A50 2,8 macro, definitely gets an invite.  The 40
> still comes because, you know, I have bigger lens caps.
> 
> I'm kind of excited about this, since I do like shooting flower and
> this will be acres upon acres of interesting targets.  Any suggestions
> from the combined wisdom of the PDML?
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Re: PESO - Curtains Up

[Steven Desjardins]

Wow.  Well done.

On Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 11:29 PM, Bruce Dayton  wrote:
> Pentax K-x, Tamron 90/2.8 Macro
> ISO 400, 1/200 sec @ f/8, handheld
>
> http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkdphoto-00012-1.htm
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> Comments welcome
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Re: fa 100mm f2.8 macro or da 77m f1.8 ltd

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True, but I do hate cutting them open.
>
> The FA100 is still remarkably good for inside birds.
>
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My strange approach to photography

[Steven Desjardins]

A bit of a ramble.

We leave Saturday for week at Disneyworld.  Not a special trip since
we have a Disneyworld timeshare and go down at least once a year,
usually inviting some friends or family members to come with us.  My
approach has been to take a minimal kit to force me to try different
things each time.  I was going to try the K10D with only the DA40 this
time.  It's a fairly comfy package for such a big body.  Just realized
today, however, that this is the first time I'm making it down during
the Epcot International Flower &Garden Festival.  So my favorite
flower lens, the A50 2,8 macro, definitely gets an invite.  The 40
still comes because, you know, I have bigger lens caps.

I'm kind of excited about this, since I do like shooting flower and
this will be acres upon acres of interesting targets.  Any suggestions
from the combined wisdom of the PDML?
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Re: What's up with the K-x?

[Adam Maas]

The excellent processing chain Pentax developed for the K20D and K-7
is simply having a field day with the much cleaner Sony sensor. And
it's just a great little camera for a remarkably low price. There's
nothing else on the market that offers similar performance for
anything less than a couple hundred extra (the Sony A500 is the
closest comparable camera, and last I checked was $250 more).

The K-x is simply a superb camera with very few warts. The only one I
consistently see is that the metering is easily confused if run in
multi-segment mode and underexposes by a consisten 1/2 stop or so in
centre-weighted.

-Adam

On Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 8:29 PM, Steven Desjardins  wrote:
> Ok, so we're all having fun with the inexpensive little Pentax that
> has this annoying habit of producing fine images.  Why is that?  Is
> the sensor and electronics that much better?  I'm just curious.  It's
> been a while since one of the low end cameras caused such a fuss.
> (The colors have been an amusing touch as well.)
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Re: OT - Panasonic 4/3rds video camera

[Adam Maas]

This most likely uses the Panasonic multiformat sensor which can shoot
16:9, 3:2 and 4:3 all with the same diagonal and pixel count, or a
dedicated 16:9 variant. Note the 4:3 aspect ratio is not actually a
requirement of the 4/3rds spec (the ~21mm diagonal however is a
requirement).

On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 6:45 PM, paul stenquist  wrote:
> I find this a bit odd in that video is primarily 16/9 these days. 4/3rds 
> would have been good ten years ago. So for most projects much of the sensor 
> would go unused. Right?
> Paul
> On Apr 12, 2010, at 5:12 PM, Cotty wrote:
>
>> MBOI
>>
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Re: Ultra-wide zooms

[Adam Maas]

LOL, That may have been true 5 years ago, but it simply isn't now.

Current state of the art in lenses wider than 21mm for SLR mounts are
all zooms. There are no APS-C or 35mm format SLR primes which exceed
the performance of zooms like the Nikkor 14-24/2.8, Zeiss ZA 16-35/2.8
or either of the 7-14/4'sfrom Oly/Panasonic at focal lengths wider
than 21mm (And the only reason why 21mm matters is the Zeiss 21mm f2.8
Distagon. which simply dominates the UW prime world for performance).
Current coating technology has greatly reduced the issue of increased
element count (note the Zeiss 21 has an element count which is only
slightly lower than the equivalent zooms) and the increased element
count allows correction of distortion and removal of edge performance
issues which plague even the best older UW primes.

Most basic wide primes at best match the performance of today's
high-end wide zooms, there have been very few new-design wide primes
introduced in the last 20 years while zoom performance has increased
massively and most zooms in this range are new designs form the last
few years.

The real downside for us is that none of the best zoom options are
available in K mount. But a zoom like the DA 12-24/4 or the Sigma
10-20 (in either form) will match or exceed the performance of almost
all the primes in the same range available in K mount (yes, even the
legendary 15/3.5's) on APS-C. Once again, the Zeiss 21 being the
exception (it is available in the ZK line) but on APS-C it's
advantages show a lot less than on 35mm.

-Adam

On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 3:38 PM, J.C. O'Connell  wrote:
> High performance ultra wide zooms (UW) don’t really exist. Go with a UW
> prime
> and even that wont match basic wide primes.
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> Pentax) and 1.6 (Canon).
>
> Canon has a 1.3 crop on some of their pro bodies.
>
> P&S sensors are a whole other barrel of fish and there are many sizes, but
> they don't correlate because the lenses are not interchangeable.
>
> On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 3:00 PM, Keith Whaley 
> wrote:
>> P N Stenquist wrote:
>>>
>>> On Apr 12, 2010, at 8:48 AM, Keith Whaley wrote:
>>>
 Bong Manayon wrote:
>
> Thinking of ...
> 1. Pentax DA 12-24
> 2. Sigma 10-20
> 3. Tamron 10-24
> Am not into fish-eyes so those options are out.  Any votes for or
> against any of those listed above? Thanks!
> Bong
>>
 I don't think those focal lengths are 35mm-equivalent numbers. I
 suspect they're double ~ such as the Pentax DA 12-24 is really like
 a 35mm lens of 24-48mm focal length. Nice wide angle-to-normal lens,
 but hardly a fish-eye...
>>
>>> First, the conversion factor for angle of view is 1.5.
>>
>> Was Bong talking about a specific camera? I know we were talking
>> digitals, but, I thought each camera had it's own conversion camera.
>> In my limited experience, which does NOT include DSLRs, most cameras
>> differ a little as to what their 35mm equivalent is. I avoid the
>> uncertainty by referring to the owner's manual for each camera. They
>> always mention it...
>>
>>> So the 12-24 has the same _angle of view_ on an APS-C DSLR as an
>>> 18-36 would have on a conventional 35 mm frame.
>>
>> Cropping factor, or what I call the telephoto effect, brought on by
>> the size of the sensor. In other words, the ratio derives from how
>> much smaller the DSLR's sensor is compared to 35mm film size.
>> See:
>>
>>      http://www.minasi.com/photos/dslrmag/
>>
>>> However, the focal length is 12-24. That doesn't change, regardless
>>> of the format. Furthermore, it's not a fisheye on any format. It's a
>>> rectilinear lens. In other words, the optics make the verticals as
>>> true as possible given the size of the elements and the constraints
>>> of physical science. Paul
>>
>> Quite so. Thanks Paul.
>>
>> keith whaley
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Re: fa 100mm f2.8 macro or da 77m f1.8 ltd

[Graydon]

On Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 09:56:53PM -0400, Doug Franklin scripsit:
> On 2010-04-13 20:25, Graydon wrote:
> >I find the FA100 is an excellent general purpose things-out-of-reach
> >lens; inside at the zoo, flowers, stuff across the room, etc.
> 
> Geez, I feel so out of place around here sometimes.  There don't
> seem to be nearly as many "long glass" shooters on the PDML as there
> used to be (I know /you're/ there, John Francis :-) ).

Pentax no longer sells anything longer than 300, and while I have both
500 and 800 mm mirror lenses, it's going to be quite awhile until I can
contemplate hunting down an A* 400/2.8.

The FA100 is still remarkably good for inside birds.

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Re: GESO - Runde at wintertime

[Tim Øsleby]

Thank you for your kind comments.

The tiny guy in the second picture is Jostein.
He is probably smaller than you remember him because he starved six
months to afford his Antarctic adventure ;-)

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> Tim, the last three images are particularly good. The first one is hmmm
> well, more usual than others. And the second and forth ones are real
> winners.
>
> Who's this guy on the second image? ;-)
>
> Boris
>
> On 3/14/2010 5:35 PM, Tim Øsleby wrote:
>>
>> Four picks and some text from a winter journey to Runde.
>> BWT: I have a complaint to make about Jostein. His silhouette creates
>> a lot of CA.
>>
>> http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/2010/03/runde-at-wintertime.html
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Re: PESO: Loukas' Diner Interior View

[David J Brooks]

My kinda place.

Dave

On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 12:55 PM, Daniel J. Matyola
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> A view inside Loukas' Last American Diner:
>
> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10911835
>
> Comments, criticisms and suggestions are invited.
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Re: PESO: The monkey

[David J Brooks]

Now that, is art.:-)

Very nice shot BTW

Dave

2010/4/14 Ralf R. Radermacher :
> It never ceases to amaze me how some people can render emotion with a
> few simple strokes.
>
> It's been there for many years and although I'm not very partial with
> graffiti in general, I definitely love this one.
>
> http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/770012/display/20462278
>
> Harbour, Dunkirk, France. K-7, SMC-M 2/35 mm
>
> As always...  :-)
>
> Enjoy,
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Re: PESO: Burl

[David J Brooks]

On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 2:21 PM, Bruce Dayton  wrote:
> Yes, I would do some playing around with it - looks like there may
> some good images in it.
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It sure is.

Link snipped for Ann.:-)

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Re: Equine work

[David J Brooks]

On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 2:30 PM, John Sessoms  wrote:
> From: David J Brooks
>>
>> Thanks for the kind words all.
>>
>> I was a little worried you all would chastise me for the price i was
>> going to charge.;-)
>
> It's your work. You, better than anyone else, should know what it's worth.
>
> If you think it's too high, charge less ... too low, charge more. But, you
> should know better than we do what will and will not sell in your chosen
> market.

Yes thats true, and i have sold CD's like this for $50.00 for about 5
years, and on one has complained about the price. It probably should
be higher, when every one is happy, so be it.

Plus this type of work is a sure thing, not like my spec days.

Dave
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Re: OT Ouch

[David J Brooks]

On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 2:36 PM, John Sessoms  wrote:
> From: "John Mullan"
>>
>> The reality is that school boards ARE politicians, just on a lower rung of
>> the ladder.
>
> I wonder if "ladder" is the best analogy? A "ladder" implies ascent; i.e.
> going UP.
>
> School board politics are the first step of the descent into hell. Need
> something slightly more Dante-esque.

Borg rejects.??

Dave
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Re: SDM in Cold Weather

[eckinator]

2010/4/14 Jack Davis :
>
> It does, and it's a bit different than what I had guessed. A "drag ass" is a 
> person who refuses to go over the speed limit. ;)

Right. I knew dragging ass for being slow and hauling ass for hurrying
up so I was kind of guessing along those lines. Thanks for making it
clear nonetheless. One of those drove me to hospital once. The people
accompanying me were freaking out but he refused to be bothered or so
I was told later. The hospital had to interrupt an appendix operation
but they fixed me up fine. Looking back I still think calling an
ambulance would have made more sense.

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Re: SDM in Cold Weather

[Jack Davis]

It does, and it's a bit different than what I had guessed. A "drag ass" is a 
person who refuses to go over the speed limit. ;)

Jack

--- On Wed, 4/14/10, eckinator  wrote:

> From: eckinator 
> Subject: Re: SDM in Cold Weather
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
> Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 2:16 PM
> 2010/4/14 Jack Davis :
> >
> > OH, don't say that, ecke! ;) Again!
> 
> Yeah it is my 2nd lens plus repaired once. These things
> seem to
> happen. As long as it is under warranty I'm OK with it.
> 
> > I think you may be referring to what my brother calls
> "drag ass" drivers.?
> 
> I'm not sure what that means but we have a colloquial term
> in German
> "Popometer" which translates to "buttmeter" (or perhaps
> "buttmeasure"). For example, my car has this engine shake
> in idle when
> running on LPG that is not there on 95 Octane. It's there
> since Subaru
> replaced the engine under warranty at 43810 km. Also, the
> pedals
> vibrate. It's there, it's annoying and my buttmeter picks
> it up
> because I drive that bucket every day. People at garages
> don't detect
> it for lack of reference. I guess I will have to live with
> it.
> 
> Does that example make it clear?
> Cheers
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Re: Best photo caption ever

[P. J. Alling]

On 4/14/2010 12:12 PM, John Sessoms wrote:

From: "P. J. Alling"

"... who was dressed as a gorillia"  There's a story there, I tell you!

On 4/13/2010 3:28 PM, Miserere wrote:

> Enjoy:
>
> http://www.americablog.com/2010/04/best-photo-caption-ever.html
>


Yeah, that's kind of interesting, but what I really want to know more 
about, is the "where a home was gutted by TWO fires"?


There was so much that a real reporter would have tried to find out.  To 
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Re: SDM in Cold Weather

[eckinator]

2010/4/14 Jack Davis :
>
> OH, don't say that, ecke! ;) Again!

Yeah it is my 2nd lens plus repaired once. These things seem to
happen. As long as it is under warranty I'm OK with it.

> I think you may be referring to what my brother calls "drag ass" drivers.?

I'm not sure what that means but we have a colloquial term in German
"Popometer" which translates to "buttmeter" (or perhaps
"buttmeasure"). For example, my car has this engine shake in idle when
running on LPG that is not there on 95 Octane. It's there since Subaru
replaced the engine under warranty at 43810 km. Also, the pedals
vibrate. It's there, it's annoying and my buttmeter picks it up
because I drive that bucket every day. People at garages don't detect
it for lack of reference. I guess I will have to live with it.

Does that example make it clear?
Cheers
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Re: The Wacky K-x tester is at it again!

[eckinator]

2010/4/14 John Sessoms :
> From: eckinator
>>
>> NR as in NO ROCKWELL?
>
> As in NOrman ROCKWELL.

I would have never thought of Norman. Kennyboy and him are universes
apart. To put them on the same scale is an injustice to both.

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RE: Pentax on YouTube (With an Infamous Historical Figure)

[Bob W]

That's the Hitler clip. I posted the BBC article about it:
> > 


> "This video contains content from Constantin Film, who has 
> blocked it on copyright grounds."
> 
> On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 4:10 PM, Bob W  wrote:
> >> I guess this hasn't been posted here yet:
> >>
> >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B5nh--rNFM
> >>
> >> This is thanks to Joe Obiba at dpreview:
> >>
> >> 
> http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036&message=3500749
> >> 2
> >>
> >
> >
> > 
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Re: PESO: Burl

[Jack Davis]

Good thought, Doug.

Thanks,

Jack

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> Subject: Re: PESO: Burl
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> On 2010-04-14 14:21, Bruce Dayton
> wrote:
> > Yes, I would do some playing around with it - looks
> like there may
> > some good images in it.
> 
> I think I'd try some low oblique lighting to enhance the
> textures.
> 
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Re: Pentax on YouTube (With an Infamous Historical Figure)

[Daniel J. Matyola]

"This video contains content from Constantin Film, who has blocked it
on copyright grounds."

On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 4:10 PM, Bob W  wrote:
>> I guess this hasn't been posted here yet:
>>
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B5nh--rNFM
>>
>> This is thanks to Joe Obiba at dpreview:
>>
>> http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036&message=35007492
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Re: PESO: Burl

[Doug Franklin]

On 2010-04-14 14:21, Bruce Dayton wrote:

Yes, I would do some playing around with it - looks like there may
some good images in it.


I think I'd try some low oblique lighting to enhance the textures.

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RE: Pentax on YouTube (With an Infamous Historical Figure)

[Bob W]

> I guess this hasn't been posted here yet:
> 
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B5nh--rNFM
> 
> This is thanks to Joe Obiba at dpreview:
> 
> http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036&message=35007492
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Re: PESO: Burl

[Jack Davis]

I will.. thanks, Bruce! 

Jack

--- On Wed, 4/14/10, Bruce Dayton  wrote:

> From: Bruce Dayton 
> Subject: Re: PESO: Burl
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
> Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 11:38 AM
> Too bad - macro was what I was
> thinking of - there is some really
> cool patterns in there.  Well, see what you can do.
> 
> -- 
> Best regards,
> Bruce
> 
> 
> Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 11:28:39 AM, you wrote:
> 
> JD> Thanks, Bruce! Sold my only macro (A100 f/2.8) about
> a year ago, but I'll make do somehow.
> 
> JD> Jack
> 
> JD> --- On Wed, 4/14/10, Bruce Dayton 
> wrote:
> 
> >> From: Bruce Dayton 
> >> Subject: Re: PESO: Burl
> >> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
> >> Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 11:21 AM
> >> Yes, I would do some playing around
> >> with it - looks like there may
> >> some good images in it.
> >> 
> >> -- 
> >> Best regards,
> >> Bruce
> >> 
> >> 
> >> Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 10:37:07 AM, you
> wrote:
> >> 
> >> JD> Wife was cleaning out some things in a
> garage
> >> cupboard when she
> >> JD> found this, brought it to me and ask, "do
> you still
> >> want whatever this is?"
> >> JD> Picked it up sometime ago with the ides of
> maybe
> >> shooting it. The
> >> JD> shape grabbed me again and I now have
> plenty of time
> >> to play with such things.
> >> JD> I was too far from it and, depending upon
> its
> >> reception, I may
> >> JD> make a more serious effort later.
> >> 
> >> JD> Opinions?
> >> 
> >> JD> Thanks,
> >> 
> >> JD> Jack
> >> 
> >> JD> http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=486
> >> 
> >> JD> K20, DA* 50~...@135, f/8, 1/125, ISO 200,
> tripod.
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> >> 
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Re: PESO: Burl

[Jack Davis]

Appreciated comments, Dan!

Jack

--- On Wed, 4/14/10, Daniel J. Matyola  wrote:

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> Subject: Re: PESO: Burl
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
> Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 11:48 AM
> Nice image!  You have brought
> out the textures and patterns of the
> wood very well.
> 
> Dan
> 
> On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 1:37 PM, Jack Davis 
> wrote:
> > Wife was cleaning out some things in a garage cupboard
> when she found this, brought it to me and ask, "do you still
> want whatever this is?"
> > Picked it up sometime ago with the ides of maybe
> shooting it. The shape grabbed me again and I now have
> plenty of time to play with such things.
> > I was too far from it and, depending upon its
> reception, I may make a more serious effort later.
> >
> > Opinions?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Jack
> >
> > http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=486
> >
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PESO: The monkey

[Ralf R. Radermacher]

It never ceases to amaze me how some people can render emotion with a
few simple strokes.

It's been there for many years and although I'm not very partial with
graffiti in general, I definitely love this one.

http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/770012/display/20462278

Harbour, Dunkirk, France. K-7, SMC-M 2/35 mm

As always...  :-)

Enjoy,
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Re: The Wacky K-x tester is at it again!

[John Sessoms]

From: eckinator

2010/4/14 John Sessoms :

> From: eckinator

>>
>> 2010/4/13 mike wilson :

>>>

>>> >
>>> > I need some Rockwell to bring a note of sanity into my evening.

>>
>> Mark!
>>
>> I suggest ? Rockwell as a scale to measure/rate such wackiness...

>
>
> KR ... 2 ... 3 ... 4 ... 5 ... 6 ... 7 ... 8 ... 9 ... NR


NR as in NO ROCKWELL?


As in NOrman ROCKWELL.

http://preview.tinyurl.com/y6g5mtx

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Re: PESO: Burl

[Daniel J. Matyola]

Nice image!  You have brought out the textures and patterns of the
wood very well.

Dan

On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 1:37 PM, Jack Davis  wrote:
> Wife was cleaning out some things in a garage cupboard when she found this, 
> brought it to me and ask, "do you still want whatever this is?"
> Picked it up sometime ago with the ides of maybe shooting it. The shape 
> grabbed me again and I now have plenty of time to play with such things.
> I was too far from it and, depending upon its reception, I may make a more 
> serious effort later.
>
> Opinions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jack
>
> http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=486
>
> K20, DA* 50~...@135, f/8, 1/125, ISO 200, tripod.
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Re: PESO: Burl

[Bruce Dayton]

Too bad - macro was what I was thinking of - there is some really
cool patterns in there.  Well, see what you can do.

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Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 11:28:39 AM, you wrote:

JD> Thanks, Bruce! Sold my only macro (A100 f/2.8) about a year ago, but I'll 
make do somehow.

JD> Jack

JD> --- On Wed, 4/14/10, Bruce Dayton  wrote:

>> From: Bruce Dayton 
>> Subject: Re: PESO: Burl
>> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
>> Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 11:21 AM
>> Yes, I would do some playing around
>> with it - looks like there may
>> some good images in it.
>> 
>> -- 
>> Best regards,
>> Bruce
>> 
>> 
>> Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 10:37:07 AM, you wrote:
>> 
>> JD> Wife was cleaning out some things in a garage
>> cupboard when she
>> JD> found this, brought it to me and ask, "do you still
>> want whatever this is?"
>> JD> Picked it up sometime ago with the ides of maybe
>> shooting it. The
>> JD> shape grabbed me again and I now have plenty of time
>> to play with such things.
>> JD> I was too far from it and, depending upon its
>> reception, I may
>> JD> make a more serious effort later.
>> 
>> JD> Opinions?
>> 
>> JD> Thanks,
>> 
>> JD> Jack
>> 
>> JD> http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=486
>> 
>> JD> K20, DA* 50~...@135, f/8, 1/125, ISO 200, tripod.
>> 
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Re: OT Ouch

[John Sessoms]

From: "John Mullan"
The reality is that school boards ARE politicians, just on a lower rung of 
the ladder.


I wonder if "ladder" is the best analogy? A "ladder" implies ascent; 
i.e. going UP.


School board politics are the first step of the descent into hell. Need 
something slightly more Dante-esque.


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Re: SDM in Cold Weather

[Jack Davis]

OH, don't say that, ecke! ;) Again! 
I think you may be referring to what my brother calls "drag ass" drivers.?

Jack

--- On Wed, 4/14/10, eckinator  wrote:

> From: eckinator 
> Subject: Re: SDM in Cold Weather
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
> Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 11:25 AM
> 16-50 took a second of thinking
> before sdm moved after being taken out
> from +20°C into -13°C and seemed a wee wee wee bit slow
> after that,
> sort of "driver's butt slow" if you know what I mean, i.e.
> not
> discernible to anyone else. it did the same once after that
> without a
> huge temperature drop so while my feeling attributes it to
> rapid
> cooling of the outside of the lens, it may have also been
> just a sign
> of SDM being on the way out yet again
> hth ecke
> 
> 2010/4/14 Jack Davis :
> > Something I've been meaning to ask about. Has anyone
> had the experience of shooting with an SDM lens, fresh out
> of the bag from a warm car and into early morning air chilly
> enough to produce visible breath fog.
> > This happened one morning while at the coast DA*
> 50~135). AF felt as though it were operating in at least
> cool molasses. I was attempting to track some birds in
> flight and had to pick them up early and try holding focus
> awaiting the shutter.
> > Later in the day, I took it out into the warming sun
> for a few minutes and tried it again. This time it seemed to
> be normally quick in response.
> > I was relieved, but made me wonder if it's starting to
> wimp out. K20D battery appeared to be fully charged.
> > Any such experiences?
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Jack
> >
> >
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Re: Equine work

[John Sessoms]

From: David J Brooks

Thanks for the kind words all.

I was a little worried you all would chastise me for the price i was
going to charge.;-)


It's your work. You, better than anyone else, should know what it's worth.

If you think it's too high, charge less ... too low, charge more. But, 
you should know better than we do what will and will not sell in your 
chosen market.


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RE: Some controversy over photography terms

[Bob W]

> The Burning Man festival "requires ticket purchasers to 
> assign to the group the legal rights of photos and video 
> taken at the festival".
> They say this both protects participant privacy and prevents 
> commercial exploitation. Naturally, the policy is controversial.
> 
> http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2010/04/burningman/
> 

It's probably not legally enforceable.

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Re: PESO: Burl

[Jack Davis]

Thanks, Bruce! Sold my only macro (A100 f/2.8) about a year ago, but I'll make 
do somehow. 

Jack

--- On Wed, 4/14/10, Bruce Dayton  wrote:

> From: Bruce Dayton 
> Subject: Re: PESO: Burl
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
> Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 11:21 AM
> Yes, I would do some playing around
> with it - looks like there may
> some good images in it.
> 
> -- 
> Best regards,
> Bruce
> 
> 
> Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 10:37:07 AM, you wrote:
> 
> JD> Wife was cleaning out some things in a garage
> cupboard when she
> JD> found this, brought it to me and ask, "do you still
> want whatever this is?"
> JD> Picked it up sometime ago with the ides of maybe
> shooting it. The
> JD> shape grabbed me again and I now have plenty of time
> to play with such things.
> JD> I was too far from it and, depending upon its
> reception, I may
> JD> make a more serious effort later.
> 
> JD> Opinions?
> 
> JD> Thanks,
> 
> JD> Jack
> 
> JD> http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=486
> 
> JD> K20, DA* 50~...@135, f/8, 1/125, ISO 200, tripod.
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RE: The Power of Photographs

[John Sessoms]

From: "Daniel J. Matyola"

http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2010/04/the-power-of-photographs.html


Excellent. Thanks.

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Re: The Wacky K-x tester is at it again!

[eckinator]

2010/4/14 John Sessoms :
> From: eckinator
>>
>> 2010/4/13 mike wilson :
>>>
>>> >
>>> > I need some Rockwell to bring a note of sanity into my evening.
>>
>> Mark!
>>
>> I suggest ? Rockwell as a scale to measure/rate such wackiness...
>
>
> KR ... 2 ... 3 ... 4 ... 5 ... 6 ... 7 ... 8 ... 9 ... NR

NR as in NO ROCKWELL?

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Re: SDM in Cold Weather

[eckinator]

16-50 took a second of thinking before sdm moved after being taken out
from +20°C into -13°C and seemed a wee wee wee bit slow after that,
sort of "driver's butt slow" if you know what I mean, i.e. not
discernible to anyone else. it did the same once after that without a
huge temperature drop so while my feeling attributes it to rapid
cooling of the outside of the lens, it may have also been just a sign
of SDM being on the way out yet again
hth ecke

2010/4/14 Jack Davis :
> Something I've been meaning to ask about. Has anyone had the experience of 
> shooting with an SDM lens, fresh out of the bag from a warm car and into 
> early morning air chilly enough to produce visible breath fog.
> This happened one morning while at the coast DA* 50~135). AF felt as though 
> it were operating in at least cool molasses. I was attempting to track some 
> birds in flight and had to pick them up early and try holding focus awaiting 
> the shutter.
> Later in the day, I took it out into the warming sun for a few minutes and 
> tried it again. This time it seemed to be normally quick in response.
> I was relieved, but made me wonder if it's starting to wimp out. K20D battery 
> appeared to be fully charged.
> Any such experiences?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jack
>
>
>
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Re: PESO: Burl

[Jack Davis]

Well..it's only 6" or 7" across. Not like you can make a coffee table with it. 
;)
Make the trip to Oregon sometime. You'll find the stuff for sale wherever you 
see tourists. 

Thanks.

Jack

--- On Wed, 4/14/10, CheekyGeek  wrote:

> From: CheekyGeek 
> Subject: Re: PESO: Burl
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
> Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 10:53 AM
> I don't know about the pictures, but
> I'd love to have the hunk of wood!
> : )
> 
> Darren Addy
> Kearney, NE
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RE: PESO - Howl

[Bob W]

> 
> http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/04/howl.html
> 
> Comments always welcome.
> 
> Hope you enjoy.
> 

Wow, yes. That's great - quite creepy. David Hurn says you always try to get
a dog in your photos because they make good shapes. This photo proves it!

B


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Re: PESO: Burl

[Bruce Dayton]

Yes, I would do some playing around with it - looks like there may
some good images in it.

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Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 10:37:07 AM, you wrote:

JD> Wife was cleaning out some things in a garage cupboard when she
JD> found this, brought it to me and ask, "do you still want whatever this is?"
JD> Picked it up sometime ago with the ides of maybe shooting it. The
JD> shape grabbed me again and I now have plenty of time to play with such 
things.
JD> I was too far from it and, depending upon its reception, I may
JD> make a more serious effort later.

JD> Opinions?

JD> Thanks,

JD> Jack

JD> http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=486

JD> K20, DA* 50~...@135, f/8, 1/125, ISO 200, tripod.


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RE: GESO - Bikespotting

[Bob W]

>   On 3/4/2010 3:57 PM, frank theriault wrote:
> > A couple of weekends ago I did a shoot for a local bike mag, 
> > Dandyhorse.  It's called Bikespotting, where the writer and I stalk 
> > cyclists and record their answers to "the question of the month".
> > This month it was something banal (isn't it always?) like "is there 
> > safety in numbers for cyclists?".
> >
[..]

Nice set of shots. 

The question is not banal - it's a very interesting and important plank in
encouraging more cycling and is a central part of the CTC (UK Cyclists'
Touring Club) policy. However, it's a matter of fact, not a matter of
opinion, so asking people for their opinions about it is rather dumb.


Having just returned from 3 days in Paris I can tell you I am amazed at how
many more bikes there seem to be on the road, even compared to last year.
All done with impeccable style, of course.

B


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RE: GESO - Bikespotting

[Bob W]

> 
> I don't understand why so many bike riders don't wear 
> helmets. It's a vertical fall that often does in the bike rider.
> 
> RB
> 

Here are the facts:


Bob


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RE: OT Ouch

[Bob W]

[...shit happening...]
> 
> Arg. Well at least i have time to  look around at other options..
> 
> Dave

That's a shitty deal but I guess it's better than nothing. Good luck, and I
hope something comes along.

Bob


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Re: fa 100mm f2.8 macro or da 77m f1.8 ltd

[John Sessoms]

From: Doug Franklin

On 2010-04-13 20:25, Graydon wrote:

> I find the FA100 is an excellent general purpose things-out-of-reach
> lens; inside at the zoo, flowers, stuff across the room, etc.


Geez, I feel so out of place around here sometimes.  There don't seem to 
be nearly as many "long glass" shooters on the PDML as there used to be 
(I know /you're/ there, John Francis  :-)  ).


Wonder how much that has to do with the scarcity of long fast glass 
among Pentax's current offerings?


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RE: Exhibit details

[Bob W]

[...]
> 
> Chris you could trade with Doug, that is if he wants a shot 
> of a bunch of Brit hillbillies strumming on ukuleles ;)
> 

Cotty'll be singing 'When I'm Cleanin' iMacs'...





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Re: PESO: Burl

[CheekyGeek]

I don't know about the pictures, but I'd love to have the hunk of wood!
: )

Darren Addy
Kearney, NE

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PESO: Burl

[Jack Davis]

Wife was cleaning out some things in a garage cupboard when she found this, 
brought it to me and ask, "do you still want whatever this is?"
Picked it up sometime ago with the ides of maybe shooting it. The shape grabbed 
me again and I now have plenty of time to play with such things. 
I was too far from it and, depending upon its reception, I may make a more 
serious effort later.

Opinions?

Thanks,

Jack

http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=486

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Re: OT Ouch

[John Mullan]

The reality is that school boards ARE politicians, just on a lower rung of 
the ladder.


jm

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Thanks all.

The SO just finished a call from "the company" and we have those last
two runs available if we want, and we said yes.

Now there seems to be a ~however~ here now. Sounds like the other
drivers affected by this mass move, when called just grabbed any run
they could think of, and now a lot of people are rethinking, quiting
and such.
Recruiter has us on stand by for Stouffville runs and she seems fairly
confident something should come up in our area, which is preferred as
then i don't have to spend 1/2 a weeks pay on gas to work..
Whats that tell you about 'the company' when people quit before the
new year even starts.:-)

I find school boards just as frustrating to deal with as politicians.

Dave

On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 6:14 AM, eckinator  wrote:

Dave,
that sucks royally - so sorry to hear and hope you can find an
alternative source of insane wealth =)
Best,
Ecke

2010/4/14 David J Brooks :

Well Liz and I heard form the "new" bus company today. I was already
at my first school when they called, and Liz told me of the phone
call.
Seems all of the Stouffville runs are gone, only thing available for
us are two runs in Aurora and Newmarket south. With these runs we
would not be able to park locally, we would have to drive to their
yard all the time.
I have decided, for now, to take the one offered to me, Liz will let
them know Wednesday morning.

So, now i have to add more insurance to the truck, spend more on fuel,
and take about a 5-10% pay cut. I already took a 70% pay cut form my
previous job to this one.

Arg. Well at least i have time to  look around at other options..

Dave



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Re: PESO - Lattice

[Bruce Dayton]

Thanks for looking.  Someone else commented on throwing the lattice
more OOF - I'll go back and do some more with it to see what can
work.  Maybe even turning the lattice around, as the backside is much
less stark.  I'll post some more later to see what turns out.

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Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 8:21:40 AM, you wrote:

DJM> That is a wonderful portrait!

DJM> As for the lattice, it's OK, but not my preferred backdrop for this
DJM> kind of shot.  A bit busy.

DJM> Dan

DJM> On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 11:31 PM, Bruce Dayton
DJM>  wrote:
>> Someone gave me this lattice work to use for a background.  I thought
>> I better take a couple of test shots to see how it was.  This is my
>> second daughter (the one who is always hogging my storm trooper).
>>
>> http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkdphoto-00042.htm
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>> Comments welcome
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Re: PESO - Curtains Up

[Bruce Dayton]

Thanks to all for viewing and commenting on this one.  It was not
really the shot that I was going for, but presented itself as the
much better subject.

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Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 6:05:02 AM, you wrote:

JD> Certainly very well seen and caught. Like it!

JD> Jack

JD> --- On Tue, 4/13/10, Bruce Dayton  wrote:

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>> Subject: PESO - Curtains Up
>> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
>> Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 8:29 PM
>> Pentax K-x, Tamron 90/2.8 Macro
>> ISO 400, 1/200 sec @ f/8, handheld
>> 
>> http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkdphoto-00012-1.htm
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Re: PESO - Almost

[Bruce Dayton]

Many thanks to all who took a look and commented.

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DJB> Very nice job.

DJB> Dave

DJB> On Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 11:28 PM, Bruce Dayton
DJB>  wrote:
>> Well, I went out to get this shot better now that the rain is done,
>> but the light and lack of moisture on the flower, just didn't have
>> the dynamic power of the pic yesterday.  So this is what I took
>> instead:
>>
>> Pentax K-x, Tamron 90/2.8 Macro
>> ISO 800, 1/125 sec @ f/8, tripod mounted
>>
>> http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkdphoto-4-1.htm
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PESO: Loukas' Diner Interior View

[Daniel J. Matyola]

A view inside Loukas' Last American Diner:

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10911835

Comments, criticisms and suggestions are invited.

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Re: OT Ouch

[Paul Sorenson]

That's because they *are* nothing but minor politicians.  Years ago, in 
the small town that I grew up in, a local businessman provided the 
school buses for our school district.  A small business that employed 
maybe 1/2 dozen drivers plus himself.  He was making a living at the 
business but not gouging anybody, either.


A hot-shot young lawyer moved into town and told the school board they 
couldn't just hire him year after year without competing bids.  The 
following year a large bus company with state-wide contracts out bid him 
and literally put him out of business.  I don't know if he ever 
recovered financially from that.


-p

On 4/14/2010 10:52 AM, David J Brooks wrote:

I find school boards just as frustrating to deal with as politicians.

Dave

On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 6:14 AM, eckinator  wrote:
   

Dave,
that sucks royally - so sorry to hear and hope you can find an
alternative source of insane wealth =)
Best,
Ecke

2010/4/14 David J Brooks:
 

Well Liz and I heard form the "new" bus company today. I was already
at my first school when they called, and Liz told me of the phone
call.
Seems all of the Stouffville runs are gone, only thing available for
us are two runs in Aurora and Newmarket south. With these runs we
would not be able to park locally, we would have to drive to their
yard all the time.
I have decided, for now, to take the one offered to me, Liz will let
them know Wednesday morning.

So, now i have to add more insurance to the truck, spend more on fuel,
and take about a 5-10% pay cut. I already took a 70% pay cut form my
previous job to this one.

Arg. Well at least i have time to  look around at other options..

Dave



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Re: SDM in Cold Weather

[Jack Davis]

Thanks..I guess, Jostine. ;-))
I'll check it again when like conditions exist.

Jack

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> Subject: Re: SDM in Cold Weather
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
> Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 9:04 AM
> 2010/4/14 Jack Davis :
> > Any such experiences?
> 
> None here, iirc.
> Not with the mentioned lens, though.
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Re: OT Ouch

[AlunFoto]

2010/4/14 David J Brooks :
> Recruiter has us on stand by for Stouffville runs and she seems fairly
> confident something should come up in our area, which is preferred as
> then i don't have to spend 1/2 a weeks pay on gas to work..

Fingers crossed something turns up, Dave!

For any effect that wishful thinking (aka prayers) has, I'll beam mine over!

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Re: PESO - Chaffinch

[Christian Skofteland]

On Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 06:26:34PM +0200, Tim Øsleby wrote:
> I'm still struggling to keep up with volume of the list. But for good
> reasons. I'm among the employed again :-D
> I think I'm doing a good job shuffling electric gadgets to the people.
> 
> But talk aside. This is a PESO post
> http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/2010/04/chaffinch.html
> Throw it at me, bricks, yawns or roses.
> 
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> 
> http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/
> 

Pretty bird and great detail.  For me the bird is just a bit too centered.  I'd 
cut some stuff off the left to push the bird over.

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Re: The Wacky K-x tester is at it again!

[John Sessoms]

From: eckinator

2010/4/13 mike wilson :

>
> I need some Rockwell to bring a note of sanity into my evening.


Mark!

I suggest ? Rockwell as a scale to measure/rate such wackiness...



KR ... 2 ... 3 ... 4 ... 5 ... 6 ... 7 ... 8 ... 9 ... NR

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Re: OT Ouch

[William Robb]

- Original Message - 
From: "David J Brooks"

Subject: Re: OT Ouch




I find school boards just as frustrating to deal with as politicians.


School boards are politicians without the smarts to make it in the big 
leagues. This tends to make them rather bitter.


William Robb 



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Re: Best photo caption ever

[John Sessoms]

From: "P. J. Alling"

"... who was dressed as a gorillia"  There's a story there, I tell you!

On 4/13/2010 3:28 PM, Miserere wrote:

> Enjoy:
>
> http://www.americablog.com/2010/04/best-photo-caption-ever.html
>


Yeah, that's kind of interesting, but what I really want to know more 
about, is the "where a home was gutted by TWO fires"?


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Re: SDM in Cold Weather

[AlunFoto]

2010/4/14 Jack Davis :
> Any such experiences?

None here, iirc.
Not with the mentioned lens, though.
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Re: OT Ouch

[David J Brooks]

Thanks all.

The SO just finished a call from "the company" and we have those last
two runs available if we want, and we said yes.

Now there seems to be a ~however~ here now. Sounds like the other
drivers affected by this mass move, when called just grabbed any run
they could think of, and now a lot of people are rethinking, quiting
and such.
Recruiter has us on stand by for Stouffville runs and she seems fairly
confident something should come up in our area, which is preferred as
then i don't have to spend 1/2 a weeks pay on gas to work..
Whats that tell you about 'the company' when people quit before the
new year even starts.:-)

I find school boards just as frustrating to deal with as politicians.

Dave

On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 6:14 AM, eckinator  wrote:
> Dave,
> that sucks royally - so sorry to hear and hope you can find an
> alternative source of insane wealth =)
> Best,
> Ecke
>
> 2010/4/14 David J Brooks :
>> Well Liz and I heard form the "new" bus company today. I was already
>> at my first school when they called, and Liz told me of the phone
>> call.
>> Seems all of the Stouffville runs are gone, only thing available for
>> us are two runs in Aurora and Newmarket south. With these runs we
>> would not be able to park locally, we would have to drive to their
>> yard all the time.
>> I have decided, for now, to take the one offered to me, Liz will let
>> them know Wednesday morning.
>>
>> So, now i have to add more insurance to the truck, spend more on fuel,
>> and take about a 5-10% pay cut. I already took a 70% pay cut form my
>> previous job to this one.
>>
>> Arg. Well at least i have time to  look around at other options..
>>
>> Dave
>>
>>
>>
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Re: PESO - Almost

[David J Brooks]

Very nice job.

Dave

On Tue, Apr 13, 2010 at 11:28 PM, Bruce Dayton  wrote:
> Well, I went out to get this shot better now that the rain is done,
> but the light and lack of moisture on the flower, just didn't have
> the dynamic power of the pic yesterday.  So this is what I took
> instead:
>
> Pentax K-x, Tamron 90/2.8 Macro
> ISO 800, 1/125 sec @ f/8, tripod mounted
>
> http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkdphoto-4-1.htm
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> Comments welcome
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Re: PESO - Curtains Up

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On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 11:34 AM, Larry Colen  wrote:
>
> On Apr 13, 2010, at 8:29 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote:
>
>> Pentax K-x, Tamron 90/2.8 Macro
>> ISO 400, 1/200 sec @ f/8, handheld
>>
>> http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkdphoto-00012-1.htm
>
> Very creative and well executed.

Same here, the detail is great.


>
> I hate you.

More of a despise.:-)

Dave
>
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>> Comments welcome
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Re: Equine work

[David J Brooks]

Thanks for the kind words all.

I was a little worried you all would chastise me for the price i was
going to charge.;-)

Dave

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>
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>
> Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 5:21:21 PM, you wrote:
>
> DJB> Well some good news any way.:-)
>
> DJB> Last fall one of the farms i did a lot of horse shows at, decided to
> DJB> do a portrait day in this spring. Just confirmed its still on for May
> DJB> 15th this year.
> DJB> About 15 riders along with horses and trophies etc.
>
> DJB> I did one a few years back and it worked out well.
>
> DJB> Deal i'm giving is 15 minute sessions, and i will sell them the CD for
> DJB> $50.00. The management wants to buy one 8x10 of each student and give
> DJB> them out as belated Christmas gifts, $20.00 each includes my discount.
>
> DJB> So, looks like i can still keep my equine eye in shape and make around
> DJB> $950 for the day.
>
> DJB> It will be a long day, and what ever post processing, but thats more
> DJB> profit for one day that i made in 550 man hours in 2008.:-)
>
> DJB> Dave
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Re: PESO - Curtains Up

[Larry Colen]

On Apr 13, 2010, at 8:29 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote:


Pentax K-x, Tamron 90/2.8 Macro
ISO 400, 1/200 sec @ f/8, handheld

http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkdphoto-00012-1.htm


Very creative and well executed.

I hate you.



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Re: PESO - Roller Coaster

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On Wed, Apr 14, 2010 at 11:28 AM, Daniel J. Matyola
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> A great (and funny) concept, perfectly executed.
>
> Dan
>
> On Sun, Apr 11, 2010 at 11:25 PM, Bruce Dayton  
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>> There is a road nearby that is just a bit hilly.
>>
>> Pentax K20D, Sigma 100-300/4 EX @ 300mm
>> ISO 400, 1/100 sec @ f/8, tripod
>>
>> http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkdphoto-00012.htm
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Re: PESO - Roller Coaster

[Daniel J. Matyola]

A great (and funny) concept, perfectly executed.

Dan

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> There is a road nearby that is just a bit hilly.
>
> Pentax K20D, Sigma 100-300/4 EX @ 300mm
> ISO 400, 1/100 sec @ f/8, tripod
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Re: PESO - Spring like many others

[Daniel J. Matyola]

Wonderful colors, nice compostion, great shot.


Dan

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> Another High ISO K-x shot.  I had to sneak out between downpours to
> hurry and get this shot.
>
>
> Pentax K-x, Tamron 90/2.8 Macro
> ISO 1600, 1/50 sec @ f/6.3, Handheld
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Re: PESO - Lattice

[Daniel J. Matyola]

That is a wonderful portrait!

As for the lattice, it's OK, but not my preferred backdrop for this
kind of shot.  A bit busy.

Dan

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> Someone gave me this lattice work to use for a background.  I thought
> I better take a couple of test shots to see how it was.  This is my
> second daughter (the one who is always hogging my storm trooper).
>
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Re: PESO: The Wheel of Time

[Daniel J. Matyola]

That is indeed a very effective and powerful image.

Dan


> On 3/7/2010 11:53 PM, Peter Zalabai wrote:
>>
>> http://15kb.blogspot.com/2010/03/wheel-of-time.html
>>
>> Including Behind the Scenes :)
>>
>> Comments and Critiques always welcomed.
>>
>> Regards,
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Re: PESO - Almost

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Very nice image!

Dan

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> Well, I went out to get this shot better now that the rain is done,
> but the light and lack of moisture on the flower, just didn't have
> the dynamic power of the pic yesterday.  So this is what I took
> instead:
>
> Pentax K-x, Tamron 90/2.8 Macro
> ISO 800, 1/125 sec @ f/8, tripod mounted
>
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Re: The Power of Photographs

[Jack Davis]

Thanks, Dan.

Jack

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SDM in Cold Weather

[Jack Davis]

Something I've been meaning to ask about. Has anyone had the experience of 
shooting with an SDM lens, fresh out of the bag from a warm car and into early 
morning air chilly enough to produce visible breath fog.
This happened one morning while at the coast DA* 50~135). AF felt as though it 
were operating in at least cool molasses. I was attempting to track some birds 
in flight and had to pick them up early and try holding focus awaiting the 
shutter.
Later in the day, I took it out into the warming sun for a few minutes and 
tried it again. This time it seemed to be normally quick in response.
I was relieved, but made me wonder if it's starting to wimp out. K20D battery 
appeared to be fully charged.
Any such experiences?

Thanks!

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The Power of Photographs

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http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2010/04/the-power-of-photographs.html

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Re: PESO - My Office

[Boris Liberman]

Frank, you be careful down there, hear me???!!!

Boris

On 2/24/2010 3:24 PM, frank theriault wrote:

It was a slow day and I was at my place mid-day so I thought I'd throw
the *istD with Vivitar f3.8 19mm in the backpack.  Took a few
on-bike-while-working pix and this was the best of the bunch:

http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/02/my-office.html

Hope you enjoy!

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Re: PESO - Curtains Up

[Daniel J. Matyola]

Very nice;  I like it a lot.


Dan

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Re: Kayaking the Thumb | Ubersuper

[Daniel J. Matyola]

Wow!  Nice shot, of a really interesting place.  Thanks for sharing with us.

The "thumb" somewhat resembles the Hopewell Rocks on the
Bay of Fundy, NB.  Have you ever seem that?  It's also a favorite
place for kayakers.

Dan


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> http://ubersuper.com/kayaking-the-thumb/
>
> ^^^ About the most fascination landscape captures I'd seen. Hope you
> have other bits to out-beat this!
>
>
>
> 
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PESO: Not Really a Diner, But

[Daniel J. Matyola]

This place is not really a diner, more of a downtown cafe, but I am
thinking of including it my diner series.  It's just a colorful little
place that I like on several levels:

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10873719

Comments, criticisms and suggestions for improvement are warmly welcomed.

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Re: OT PESOs - Film is king, the king is dead

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 "P. J. Alling"  wrote: 
> On 4/14/2010 3:37 AM, mike wilson wrote:
> >  Graydon  wrote:
> >
> >> On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 05:32:41PM +0100, Cotty scripsit:
> >>  
> >>> On 12/4/10, Derby Chang, discombobulated, unleashed:
> >>>
> >>>
>  the canted top plate
>  makes a lot of sense (especially, I imagine on a 645). I recant
>   
> >>> *sigh*
> >>>
> >>> 
> >>>
> >> Does that thing has a screen in a rotary switch of some kind?
> >>  
> > LCD display.  Similar layout on the MZ-S.
> > http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/bodies/film_MZ-ZX/mzzxS.html
> >
> 
> You know you could have just posted a link to the MZ-D URL.
> 
> http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/bodies/prototypes/MZ-D.html

???  Graydon was asking what the "screen" was, shown in the rotary switch of 
the D.  I pointed out that it was an LCD display and referred to a URL for the 
MZ-S that had a clearer view of a similar feature. 

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Re: fa 100mm f2.8 macro or da 77m f1.8 ltd

[William Robb]

- Original Message - 
From: "paul stenquist" 
Subject: Re: fa 100mm f2.8 macro or da 77m f1.8 ltd





I believe Ken Waller uses his 600/4 quite a bit for wildlife shooting.


I take my *600/5.6 out from time to time.

William Robb

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Re: OT Ouch

[William Robb]

- Original Message - 
From: "P. J. Alling"

Subject: Re: OT Ouch






I think he should apply for a Grant to get the money for the bribes...



Unfortunately, Dave is not of the correct ethnic mix to be able to get grant 
money from the government.


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Re: Kayaking the Thumb | Ubersuper

[AlunFoto]

I think there's something fishy about the code in that site. I get the
root page, but in any subpage the content "disappears" after loading,
leaving only the backdrop graphic and a couple of links to other
pages. CSS bug, maybe?
Observed with IE 7 on Win XP with Flash and Java enabled.

2010/4/14 Roman Melihhov :
> http://ubersuper.com/kayaking-the-thumb/
>
> ^^^ About the most fascination landscape captures I'd seen. Hope you
> have other bits to out-beat this!
>
>
>
> 
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Re: PESOs: Sledding

[P N Stenquist]

Hi Boris,
Thanks for the input.

Both the third and first shots have a somewhat cold light temperature.  
A hint of aquamarine. The middle one is a hair warmer. But on a  
calibrated monitor, they're all within the range of how snow might be  
represented, IMO. I probably should have done a better job matching  
them, but they're basically snapshots.


Paul


On Apr 14, 2010, at 7:39 AM, Boris Liberman wrote:

Paul, on my not calibrated monitor at work the last shot has a  
visible aquamarine cast. It is as if the color of Grace's coat was  
projected onto the snow.


Boris

On 2/28/2010 1:55 AM, paul stenquist wrote:

Took Grace to the park today for a sledding session on the hill.
Figuring I'd probably fall and was going to have to do quite a bit of
pulling and climging, I just took my Panasonic TZ1. It has a good
lens but a noisy sensor, and of course it underexposed by about a
stop in the snow, so even thought I shout at ISO 200, the results are
a bit noisy. But a big fun s well. Paul
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10742113&size=lg
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10742122&size=lg
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