Re: PUG??
On Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:23 -0400, "P. J. Alling" wrote: > Someone should beat Scott about the head and shoulders, June and July > should be up by now. I know he's probably busy, but Geez. Well, I think the PUG is pretty much a dead duck. It's got such a low profile now that people just don't remember to post. And the delays don't help. I'll keep participating but I'm not hopeful of it surviving much longer. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ > > On 7/28/2010 3:42 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > Rob and Paul: > > > > Yes, the PUG has size limitations, but then so does the Pentax Photo > > Gallery. Many members of this group still submit there, despite the > > size of the images. > > > > I really think that the PUG can serve a purpose for the list. There > > is something really satisfying about seeing a number of interesting > > interpretations of the monthly theme, and that can result in good > > interchanges. I know I learned a lot. > > > > For years, before we all got digital cameras, the PUG held the group > > together. I would like to continue the tradition. > > > > There is still time to enter images for June, as well as July and > > August. I hope that more people will take advantage of that, and > > re-energize our own little gallery. > > > > Dan > > > > On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 8:21 PM, paul stenquist > > wrote: > > > >> On Jul 22, 2010, at 7:20 PM, Rob Studdert wrote: > >> > >> > >>> On 23/07/2010, Brian Walters wrote: > >>> > >>> > I think the problem is that people are posting so many PESOs these days > that the PUG might be seen as being less necessary than in the past. > > That's a pity because the PUG is a permanent gallery and it's good fun > to wander though past galleries - all the way back to March 1998 - to > see how people tackled the different themes. And then there's that "I > remember him/her" or "Who the hell was." nostalgia :-)> > > >>> The main problem for me is that the PUG is stuck in a bit of a time > >>> warp, the maximum size for image submissions means that certain image > >>> attributes (and often a lot of the interest) tend to get lost in the > >>> downsizing. > >>> > >>> > >> I agree. Scot upsized it a bit, but the pics are still on the itty bitty > >> side. > >> Paul > >> > > > -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - The way an email service should be -- 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: Tonight's fail
On 7/27/2010 9:35 AM, Larry Colen wrote: I could get by without the LCD, but there's the issue of weather sealing. To be honest. I use the K-x a lot more than the K20 anyways, it's just that I sometimes want/need weather sealing, or one of the other K20 features. This is what I also thought - your K-x. Perchance you can by with your K-x and then eventually buy either another K20D or K-7 or whatever weather sealed camera will be there when you could buy it. That is, of course, if to repair your present K20D will prove impossible for any reason. Boris -- 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: Off Topic: how do you ensure your file backup operations are not corrupt? (windows xp)
On 7/29/2010 12:02 AM, Doug Franklin wrote: On 2010-07-28 16:52, Sam L wrote: My backup strategy so far has been very basic: [...] If it ain't off site, it ain't a backup. http://www.taobackup.com/ :-) Boris -- 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: Off Topic: how do you ensure your file backup operations are not corrupt? (windows xp)
On 7/28/2010 11:52 PM, Sam L wrote: Anyway: is there any way that you can verify if a jpeg file is working correctly / not corrupt? Is there a way to verify that your "copy" operation was successful? (I have no evidence that the copy operation is what corrupted my files, so maybe I should just continue on with my copy operations and trust that they are okay). Your thoughts on this are appreciated! Sam, I am using EMC Retrospect software that came as a bundle with the network attached disk drive that I used to have. As integral part of backup operation it offers a number of options for verification. I normally choose the simplest way - after backup it would simply read both source and destination files and compare them for sameness. Additionally, after my network drive expired electronically, I went on using the same program with simple USB HDD. Works like a charm. HTH Boris -- 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.
PESO - mystery
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peso Phil and Chris
I would be totally stoked to have Chris Cain play at my birthday party. My friend Phil, who is a pretty hot guitarist himself, not only got Chris to play at his 18th birthday party last night, but got to play with Chris. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/4839409287/in/set-72157624481837961/ -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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: Monsoon Sky Redux
Jerry in Arizona wrote: A few days I submitted a pic of an Arizona monsoon sky and got some nice comments, but it was suggested that showing some ground would improve the image. Well the sky gods cooperated again this evening and I took a few with a wider lens and included some ground clutter. The building on the lower left is the same one as in the previous pic. Thus I submit this humble effort for your review and consideration. http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac164/gelewis_2010/MonsoonSky3_PESO_I5811.jpg Jerry in Arizona hmmm I don't see any buildings at all in this... but its a hell of a sky! Did you show us a different frame than you thought you did? ann -- 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: Enablement (Sigma EX 24-60/2.8 DG)
On 7/29/2010 5:38 AM, paul stenquist wrote: Neither lens is wide enough for a classroom shot, if you want to cover at least half the room. You'd need the 12-24 for full coverage. Paul Paul, I am speaking from experience and very particular need. I do believe that 24 mm on wide end will be enough for that very purpose. You're in principle right but I don't have a flash to cover 16 mm EFOV and kids are really fast, you know. I might be better off with Tammy 17-50/2.8 or something similar but I'd like to give this Sigma lens a fair chance. For outdoors shoots (such as class trips to zoo) Pentax FA 24-90/3.5-4.5 should prove just perfect. Anyways, I am not a zoom kind of person, so that these zoom lenses are for very specific purpose. I had a period of time when I shoot almost exclusively with Tamron (hence the 5,000+ shots in my collection that I made with it), but it passed. Although of course when I go on a shoot with Galia's class, I bring in several hundreds shots, so that the figure grows steadily and surely. Other than that, my by far most used and most favorite lens is A 50/1.2. Boris -- 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: Enablement (Sigma EX 24-60/2.8 DG)
On 7/29/2010 4:07 AM, frank theriault wrote: On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 5:45 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: I am not going to buy any more DA lenses unless I cannot do without them. I know you've already seen (and responded to the thread) but I'll say it anyway: MARK!! cheers, frank Oh yes, that has been my "political platform" for quite a few years now. And I did correct myself by buying FA 20/2.8 not long ago after I was almost forced to buy DA 21/3.2 for the wide lens. I have been hmmm how to put it - told about possible wrongness of this position many times, but I stand by it anyway :-). Boris -- 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: Enablement (Sigma EX 24-60/2.8 DG)
On 7/29/2010 1:40 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On Jul 28, 2010, at 2:45 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: Other than the 28-75 not being wide enough, how do you like it? I'm so broke I can't even afford to fantasize about buying lenses these days, but that's the focal length range that I keep finding myself needing, and I will grudgingly admit that a zoom lens can be more convenient that swapping through a bag full of primes, especially when shooting action. Suffices it to say, Larry, that Tamron is good enough to hijack a Sigma thread ;-). But seriously, you can look it up on my blog: (http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2009/04/on-my-gear.html) - there are few words about it there. I recently checked the statistics of my photo collection (33,000+ photos). I have made in excess of 5,000 shots with Tamron. It is more than any other lens. E.g. each of my 3 FA limiteds has 3,000+ shots apiece, which is not few but still less than Tammy. Though together three amigos take over honorably. Like it says in my blog, I bought from a fellow PDMLess. She probably cherry picked it because I simply refer to it as a set of excellent albeit regular f/2.8 primes. Sharp across the whole focal length range and at all apertures. Slightly punchy warm colors though it renders beautiful blues too. Sometimes slightly nervous bokeh. But not always. All around - excellent optic. And mind you, I have no plans of selling it should Sigma and/or Pentax zoom lenses prove as good. I have shot with it using *istD, K10D and now K-7 - so that if you wish I can provide you with RAW samples of any of these cameras. And given the multitude of shots I made - likely most of the regular shooting situations are covered - so you can ask for specific focal length, aperture and motif - I could try to find and send you a sample thereof. Boris P.S. Just a few negative points to balance things out at least somewhat: * Built is good but it is amateur build. Sigma is built in a more sturdy, more solid way. * Zoom creeps some. Not a big deal as it has the zoom lock switch, but still. * Sample variation - if you decide to buy one, check it well before you buy - there are reports of some pretty abysmal samples. * Its stock hood sucks. Flimsy and clumsy. -- 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: Basketball Reject
Frank I know what you mean - I had a check and the focal length was 90mm, that lens does get better OOF at the longer focal lengths. The last regular home game of the season is tomorrow night and I will switch to TAv mode to get max aperture and still have some control over shutter speed. Obviosly I also need to zoom in more on the upper bodies and the ball to help get that isolating effect. It is a bit more difficult, but then that's why we practice. Phil - Original Message - From: "frank theriault" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 5:04 AM Subject: Re: PESO: Basketball Reject On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 1:17 AM, wrote: I like to go to our local team's home games and of course I take my camera. The fast action is difficult to foillow with the camera, even thouigh I played the game for many years. But with much practice I think I am starting to get the hang of photographing the games. http://philnortheast.com/aviewfinderdarkly/general/potw/basketballreject.htm K10D DA*50-135mm 1/250 @ f3.5 ISO 1600 (on auto). The Noise Ninja plugin in Bibble5 reduced the noise considerably That's at f3.5? I would have thought that the crowd and background would be much more OOF at that aperture. In fact, that's my only teeny quibble with this one: I'd prefer a bit more blur of the background, just to "snap" the players into even sharper (apparent) focus. But as I said, just a minor nit; it's a terrific action photo! cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- 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. -- 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: Monsoon Sky Redux
So you seem to know better sky gods than I do. Or at least you feed them better. Could use a little more contrast but very nice. -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. "Jerry in Arizona" wrote: >A few days I submitted a pic of an Arizona monsoon sky and got some nice >comments, but it was suggested that showing some ground would improve the >image. Well the sky gods cooperated again this evening and I took a few with >a >wider lens and included some ground clutter. The building on the lower left >is >the same one as in the previous pic. Thus I submit this humble effort for >your >review and consideration. > > >http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac164/gelewis_2010/MonsoonSky3_PESO_I5811.jpg > >Jerry in Arizona > >-- >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. > -- 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: Geso 30 for 30
On Jul 28, 2010, at 2:37 AM, Cotty wrote: > On 27/7/10, Larry Colen, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> >> I really lucked out on the lighting. I put up clear plastic over the >> dance floor in my back yard to protect it from the rain, and it makes a >> fantastic diffuser: >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157624371211856/ > > That's your back yard? Sunofabitch. So is this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/4121384610/ Sort of. I'm pretty sure that was shot from my back yard, though I might have been a few feet onto my neighbor's property. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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 Michelle Chappell at Don Quixote's
On Jul 28, 2010, at 7:55 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: > Chris Mitchell wrote: >> Larry Colen wrote: >>> Sent: 23 July 2010 18:43 >>> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>> Subject: peso Michelle Chappell at Don Quixote's >>> >>> A friend had a gig at a venue a mile down the street from my house, and >>> asked me to come out and photograph it. >>> This is the one that she snagged for her current facebook profile: >>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/4820111591/in/set- >>> 72157624563427022/ >>> >> Nice shot Larry. Not surprised that she's using it on her facebook page. >> Nice guitar too. Looks like one of the early 70s Takamines that with the >> Martin-like logo which they had to stop using when CL Martin asked them to >> desist. Either that or someone else is imitating them. > > That's a Sigma guitar, once a subsidiary of Martin, so no surprise on the > similarity. > > oh, and that's one of your better club shots, Larry. Thanks. It's particularly nice to hear about my more recent work because that might mean I'm learning. Either that or the lighting at Don Quixote's doesn't suck quite as much as at other places I shoot. > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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.
Monsoon Sky Redux
A few days I submitted a pic of an Arizona monsoon sky and got some nice comments, but it was suggested that showing some ground would improve the image. Well the sky gods cooperated again this evening and I took a few with a wider lens and included some ground clutter. The building on the lower left is the same one as in the previous pic. Thus I submit this humble effort for your review and consideration. http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac164/gelewis_2010/MonsoonSky3_PESO_I5811.jpg Jerry in Arizona -- 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 2010 - 129 - GDG
frank theriault wrote: On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 12:18 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: thanks bruce. "Found art" would lose something essential if I created it ... ;-) Exactly! This is a terrific photo. cheers, frank What Frank said ann -- 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 - Abstract in Black and Gold
On Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:00 +0100, "Bob W" wrote: > > G'day all > > > > A shot from my recent trip to Noosa on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. I > came > > across this creek with black deposits in the rippled sand beneath the > tannin > > coloured water. > > > > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP6898peso.html > > you make it sound like a smoker's fingers. > Har!! On Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:16 +1000, "John Coyle" wrote: > Nice one Brian - there is a similar effect on Stradbroke Island (just an > hour from Brisbane by ferry), where there is a lake with copper-coloured > water on almost white sand: not pollution, just naturally occurring > minerals. This was taken on Sunshine Beach just south of Noosa and there's quite a bit of urbanisation upstream. I think the tannin-coloured water is natural but not sure about the black deposits. Thanks to all who looked and/or commented. Much appreciated. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - mmm... Fastmail... -- 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: Enablement (Sigma EX 24-60/2.8 DG)
Neither lens is wide enough for a classroom shot, if you want to cover at least half the room. You'd need the 12-24 for full coverage. Paul On Jul 28, 2010, at 5:45 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: > Hi! > > Got the subj. today from the post. Also on its way Pentax SMC FA > 24-90/3.5-4.5. > > Reason: Tamron 28-75/2.8 is good but not wide enough, not if I have to shoot > inside Galia's classroom. And additionally - I am not going to buy any more > DA lenses unless I cannot do without them. > > First impressions: > > 1. Well built. > 2. Rings rotate the other way. > 3. Issued -7 AF correction. > 4. Ergonomically convenient, fits my hands well. > > More to come as I intend to put this lens and Pentax 24-90 to proper use. > > Boris > > -- > 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. -- 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: GESO - Malakoff Rockfestival - Navigators
On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 6:40 PM, Tim Øsleby wrote: > http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/2010/07/malakoff-rockfestival-navigators.html > Not much to say really. Except that I've had a great weekend of music > and photography fun. > > Feel free to comment All very good shots, but the second one, with the sun on the beautiful smiling lady's face gets my nod. Terrific!! cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- 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: Enablement (Sigma EX 24-60/2.8 DG)
On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 5:45 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: I am not going to buy any more DA lenses unless I cannot do without them. I know you've already seen (and responded to the thread) but I'll say it anyway: MARK!! cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- 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 - Sunny Meadow - take 2
I much prefer take 1. More seeds in the air. Makes me want to sneeze:-). Well done. Paul On Jul 28, 2010, at 8:21 PM, frank theriault wrote: > A more minimalist approach to the seed-spreading thistles: > > http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/sunny-meadow-take-2.html > > I don't know which I prefer (here's take 1): > > http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/sunny-meadow.html > > I vacillate. > > Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. > > *istD, M200mm f4.0, Manfrotto monopod. > > cheers, > frank > > -- > "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson > > -- > 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. -- 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 2010 - 129 - GDG
On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 12:18 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > thanks bruce. > > "Found art" would lose something essential if I created it ... ;-) Exactly! This is a terrific photo. cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- 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: Off Topic: how do you ensure your file backup operations are not corrupt? (windows xp)
You might want to check on the health of your hard drive. A failing HD
will lead to all kinds copy failures.
On 7/28/2010 5:30 PM, Bob W wrote:
My backup strategy so far has been very basic: I have a couple windows xp
[...]
Anyway: is there any way that you can verify if a jpeg file is working
correctly
/ not corrupt? Is there a way to verify that your "copy" operation was
successful?
(I have no evidence that the copy operation is what corrupted my files, so
maybe I should just continue on with my copy operations and trust that
they
are okay).
Your thoughts on this are appreciated!
it depends on what you're using to copy the files. Any decent backup
software will give you the option of doing a read-after-write check, which
means the software reads each block back after it has written it, comparing
them to make sure the write was successful. It should also give a choice
about what to do if the raw check fails - e.g. retry, continue, ignore - and
send you a message about it, on the screen, in an email or maybe a series of
cryptic beeps.
You should check your copy operation thoroughly before you decide to just
continue with it.
I run xcopy as a scheduled task rather than backup or some other specialised
software because it's simple and puts an exact copy on the backup drive
rather than some humungous file in a non-obvious format, and is easy to
restore.
B
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PESO - Sunny Meadow - take 2
A more minimalist approach to the seed-spreading thistles: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/sunny-meadow-take-2.html I don't know which I prefer (here's take 1): http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/sunny-meadow.html I vacillate. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. *istD, M200mm f4.0, Manfrotto monopod. cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- 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 - Morning fishing
On Jul 28, 2010, at 7:22 PM, frank theriault wrote:
> On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 4:31 PM, P N Stenquist
> wrote:
>>
>> On Jul 28, 2010, at 3:08 PM, frank theriault wrote:
>>
>>> On Sun, Jul 25, 2010 at 6:28 PM, Rick Womer wrote:
Taken while paddling on an Adirondack lake on July 4 weekend. I was very
impressed by how well the K7 handled the exposure.
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11326995&size=lg
(K7, FA 24-90)
>>>
>>> Wish I were there. Sigh...
>>>
>>> ;-)
>>>
>>> Of course I'd rather be taking the photo than killing innocent
>>> wildlife
>>
>> Innocent? Hardly. Fish are the handmaidens of the devil. They can only
>> redeem themselves by prostrating themselves before us on a plate.
>>
>>> , but it's a wonderful photo of an idyllic scene.
>>> And, yeah, the exposure is amazing!
>>>
>>> cheers,
>>> frank
>>>
>>> ps: I know there are those who practice catch and release, but were I
>>> a fish I'd prefer going through life without a hole (or scar) on the
>>> side of my mouth.
>>
>> Seriously, the mouths of most fish are a bony construction backed by a thin
>> film that seems able to take a hook without significant damage. Since men
>> have been fishing with hooks for perhaps millions of years that my well be a
>> product of evolution. On the other hand, I don't really see the logic of
>> catch and release. To me, fishing purely for enjoyment is less acceptable on
>> a moral level than fishing for food. However, I have no deep problem either
>> way and have done both. Grace and I plan on hitting the one of the local
>> lakes again next week. We will probably catch only bluegills, thereby
>> helping to thin out an overpopulation.
>> Paul
>
> Well, I don't have as big a problem with fishing as with hunting. I
> try ('though I sometimes fail) to be non-judgmental about people's
> choice to eat meat (including fish), and let's face it, if we eat it,
> we gotta kill it first. Catching fish on a hook and line seems to me
> to be far less cruel than what goes on in most meat factories (and by
> that I include feedlots and abattoirs).
>
> So you and Grace go have fun! I know we'll see photos.
>
> When I used to fish I never caught anything anyway, so it ended up
> being a nice day on a sunny lake in a boat. That's why I prefer
> having a camera these days!
>
> ;-)
>
> cheers,
> frank
I usually prefer a camera as well. And when I took my kids fishing back in the
eighties, we rarely caught anything. (Although my oldest son and I caught two
big rainbow trout in Rocky Mountain National Park one year when I was there on
production. We had a condo, so I cooked them and we ate them. Spectacular.) But
last time out Grace and I caught and released about a dozen bluegills that were
just a bit too small for the table. She was thrilled. And all the bluegills
seemed to swim off as though nothing had happened.
I just wrote an article about crossbow hunting for the in-house magazine of a
major sports store. I found it depressing. All the literature on the web talks
about "the kill" and a "through shot," which means through the heart of the
deer. Kind of gross and extremely unfeeling. What's worse is that I'm sure I
there are a lot of deer running around out there with arrows in their butt or
worse. I avoided the gross terminology and focused on the equipment and
location scouting. I would rather not write in that genre, but it was for a
major client, and I can't pick and choose if I want to continue to earn a
living.
Paul
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Re: Enablement (Sigma EX 24-60/2.8 DG)
I second what Mark and Adam said. The Tammy has been my go-to zoom for the last 2 years. 28mm isn't wide on APS-C, but I much prefer a normal-to-long-tele zoom than a wide-to-short-tele, but that's just me. --M. On 28/07/2010, Larry Colen wrote: > > On Jul 28, 2010, at 2:45 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: > >> Hi! >> >> Got the subj. today from the post. Also on its way Pentax SMC FA >> 24-90/3.5-4.5. >> >> Reason: Tamron 28-75/2.8 is good but not wide enough, not if I have to >> shoot inside Galia's classroom. And additionally - I am not going to buy >> any more DA lenses unless I cannot do without them. > > Other than the 28-75 not being wide enough, how do you like it? I'm so broke > I can't even afford to fantasize about buying lenses these days, but that's > the focal length range that I keep finding myself needing, and I will > grudgingly admit that a zoom lens can be more convenient that swapping > through a bag full of primes, especially when shooting action. > > My 18-250 is very convenient, but not fast enough, and the 16-50 is fast > enough, but doesn't go quite as long as I'd like. > >> >> First impressions: >> >> 1. Well built. >> 2. Rings rotate the other way. >> 3. Issued -7 AF correction. >> 4. Ergonomically convenient, fits my hands well. >> >> More to come as I intend to put this lens and Pentax 24-90 to proper use. >> >> Boris >> >> -- >> 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. > > -- > Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est > > > > > > -- > 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. > -- Sent from my mobile device \/\/o/\/\ --> http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment -- 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: Enablement (Sigma EX 24-60/2.8 DG)
On 07/28/2010 03:51 PM, Adam Maas wrote: On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 6:49 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Larry Colen wrote: Other than the 28-75 not being wide enough, how do you like it? I'm so broke I can't even afford to fantasize about buying lenses these days, but that's the focal length range that I keep finding myself needing, and I will grudgingly admit that a zoom lens can be more convenient that swapping through a bag full of primes, especially when shooting action. I have this lens in Alpha mount for my Sony A850. It's quite possibly the most amazing value-for-money lens I've ever owned. Performs way above its price range. Truly excellent. I'ts a pretty good lens for what Sony charges (the Sony 28-75/2.8 SAM and Konica Minolta 28-75/2.8 D are both rebadges of the Tamron), it's a steal for what Tamron charges. Maybe I'll have to ask for one for my birthday. -Adam -- 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 - Morning fishing
On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 4:31 PM, P N Stenquist wrote:
>
> On Jul 28, 2010, at 3:08 PM, frank theriault wrote:
>
>> On Sun, Jul 25, 2010 at 6:28 PM, Rick Womer wrote:
>>>
>>> Taken while paddling on an Adirondack lake on July 4 weekend. I was very
>>> impressed by how well the K7 handled the exposure.
>>>
>>> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11326995&size=lg
>>>
>>> (K7, FA 24-90)
>>
>> Wish I were there. Sigh...
>>
>> ;-)
>>
>> Of course I'd rather be taking the photo than killing innocent
>> wildlife
>
> Innocent? Hardly. Fish are the handmaidens of the devil. They can only
> redeem themselves by prostrating themselves before us on a plate.
>
>> , but it's a wonderful photo of an idyllic scene.
>> And, yeah, the exposure is amazing!
>>
>> cheers,
>> frank
>>
>> ps: I know there are those who practice catch and release, but were I
>> a fish I'd prefer going through life without a hole (or scar) on the
>> side of my mouth.
>
> Seriously, the mouths of most fish are a bony construction backed by a thin
> film that seems able to take a hook without significant damage. Since men
> have been fishing with hooks for perhaps millions of years that my well be a
> product of evolution. On the other hand, I don't really see the logic of
> catch and release. To me, fishing purely for enjoyment is less acceptable on
> a moral level than fishing for food. However, I have no deep problem either
> way and have done both. Grace and I plan on hitting the one of the local
> lakes again next week. We will probably catch only bluegills, thereby
> helping to thin out an overpopulation.
> Paul
Well, I don't have as big a problem with fishing as with hunting. I
try ('though I sometimes fail) to be non-judgmental about people's
choice to eat meat (including fish), and let's face it, if we eat it,
we gotta kill it first. Catching fish on a hook and line seems to me
to be far less cruel than what goes on in most meat factories (and by
that I include feedlots and abattoirs).
So you and Grace go have fun! I know we'll see photos.
When I used to fish I never caught anything anyway, so it ended up
being a nice day on a sunny lake in a boat. That's why I prefer
having a camera these days!
;-)
cheers,
frank
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Re: Enablement (Sigma EX 24-60/2.8 DG)
On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 6:49 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > Larry Colen wrote: > >>Other than the 28-75 not being wide enough, how do you like it? I'm so broke >>I can't even afford to fantasize about buying lenses these days, but that's >>the focal length range that I keep finding myself needing, and I will >>grudgingly admit that a zoom lens can be more convenient that swapping >>through a bag full of primes, especially when shooting action. > > I have this lens in Alpha mount for my Sony A850. It's quite possibly > the most amazing value-for-money lens I've ever owned. Performs way > above its price range. Truly excellent. > I'ts a pretty good lens for what Sony charges (the Sony 28-75/2.8 SAM and Konica Minolta 28-75/2.8 D are both rebadges of the Tamron), it's a steal for what Tamron charges. -Adam -- 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: Enablement (Sigma EX 24-60/2.8 DG)
On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 6:40 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > On Jul 28, 2010, at 2:45 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: > >> Hi! >> >> Got the subj. today from the post. Also on its way Pentax SMC FA >> 24-90/3.5-4.5. >> >> Reason: Tamron 28-75/2.8 is good but not wide enough, not if I have to shoot >> inside Galia's classroom. And additionally - I am not going to buy any more >> DA lenses unless I cannot do without them. > > Other than the 28-75 not being wide enough, how do you like it? I'm so broke > I can't even afford to fantasize about buying lenses these days, but that's > the focal length range that I keep finding myself needing, and I will > grudgingly admit that a zoom lens can be more convenient that swapping > through a bag full of primes, especially when shooting action. > > My 18-250 is very convenient, but not fast enough, and the 16-50 is fast > enough, but doesn't go quite as long as I'd like. I used to own the 28-75, sold it the first time I got out of Pentax kit. Regretted it ever since. I'll probably buy another one in the not-too distant future. -- 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: Enablement (Sigma EX 24-60/2.8 DG)
Larry Colen wrote: >Other than the 28-75 not being wide enough, how do you like it? I'm so broke >I can't even afford to fantasize about buying lenses these days, but that's >the focal length range that I keep finding myself needing, and I will >grudgingly admit that a zoom lens can be more convenient that swapping >through a bag full of primes, especially when shooting action. I have this lens in Alpha mount for my Sony A850. It's quite possibly the most amazing value-for-money lens I've ever owned. Performs way above its price range. Truly excellent. -- 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: Enablement (Sigma EX 24-60/2.8 DG)
On Jul 28, 2010, at 2:45 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: > Hi! > > Got the subj. today from the post. Also on its way Pentax SMC FA > 24-90/3.5-4.5. > > Reason: Tamron 28-75/2.8 is good but not wide enough, not if I have to shoot > inside Galia's classroom. And additionally - I am not going to buy any more > DA lenses unless I cannot do without them. Other than the 28-75 not being wide enough, how do you like it? I'm so broke I can't even afford to fantasize about buying lenses these days, but that's the focal length range that I keep finding myself needing, and I will grudgingly admit that a zoom lens can be more convenient that swapping through a bag full of primes, especially when shooting action. My 18-250 is very convenient, but not fast enough, and the 16-50 is fast enough, but doesn't go quite as long as I'd like. > > First impressions: > > 1. Well built. > 2. Rings rotate the other way. > 3. Issued -7 AF correction. > 4. Ergonomically convenient, fits my hands well. > > More to come as I intend to put this lens and Pentax 24-90 to proper use. > > Boris > > -- > 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. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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: OT iMovie to iDvd
On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 4:18 PM, Doug Franklin wrote: > On 2010-07-28 14:07, David J Brooks wrote: >> >> I did this once before and it worked, but it was a few years ago. >> >> I made a slide show, with music of the wedding shots in iMovie HD. It >> says to "share" to iDvd which i have. I dropped and dragged the file >> as it says, but when i go to burn the project, it asks me to add the >> file, which i did, but all i get is a file on the dvd of 124k and it >> won't open or do anything. >> >> I know I'm missing a step or possibly two here, any offers of help. > > Maybe you need to tell iDvd that you want to burn a "regular" DVD instead of > a data DVD? Maybe, but i found something on google, "burn direct to dvd". Not what i wanted to have, but seems to work. Dave > > -- > Thanks, > DougF (KG4LMZ) > > -- > 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. > -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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: Off Topic: how do you ensure your file backup operations are not corrupt? (windows xp)
On 2010-07-28 14:52 , Sam L wrote: This was mostly working fine but a while ago I realized a bunch of files were corrupt, and I have no idea when or how they got corrupted. one easy way to check integrity while backing up is with rsync, though it is not the ideal tool to check for corruption after a successful backup; i'm sure rsync can run on Windows, but i don't know the ins and outs a long-term reliable backup system should probably include multiple backups and sets of checksums with which to periodically verify that each backup is intact; if one is found to have become corrupt over time, that media should probably be replaced with a new copy from an intact backup (personally, i do use rsync and make multiple backups, but i don't keep checksums and check for corruption later) -- 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.
PESO: Cityscape in Mixed Media, Version 2
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RE: Off Topic: how do you ensure your file backup operations are not corrupt? (windows xp)
> My backup strategy so far has been very basic: I have a couple windows xp [...] > > Anyway: is there any way that you can verify if a jpeg file is working correctly > / not corrupt? Is there a way to verify that your "copy" operation was > successful? > > (I have no evidence that the copy operation is what corrupted my files, so > maybe I should just continue on with my copy operations and trust that they > are okay). > > Your thoughts on this are appreciated! it depends on what you're using to copy the files. Any decent backup software will give you the option of doing a read-after-write check, which means the software reads each block back after it has written it, comparing them to make sure the write was successful. It should also give a choice about what to do if the raw check fails - e.g. retry, continue, ignore - and send you a message about it, on the screen, in an email or maybe a series of cryptic beeps. You should check your copy operation thoroughly before you decide to just continue with it. I run xcopy as a scheduled task rather than backup or some other specialised software because it's simple and puts an exact copy on the backup drive rather than some humungous file in a non-obvious format, and is easy to restore. B -- 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: Interesting new book for film fans
My take. Someone at Kodak doesn't think the this technology will be
maintained much longer. But it may have to be reproduced in the
future. Publishing a book will widely disseminate the information, so
that it might not be lost for all time.
On 7/28/2010 12:18 PM, Mark Roberts wrote:
paul stenquist wrote:
On Jul 28, 2010, at 11:12 AM, Mark Roberts wrote:
A friend of mine at GEH just posted this link on her Facebook page:
http://makingkodakfilm.com/
Making KODAK Film
The Illustrated Story of State-of-the-Art
Photographic Film Manufacturing
I guess film industry trade secrets aren't all that important any more.
Apparently Kodak was enormously helpful to the author, providing
generous access -- including allowing photographing of their equipment
-- and a lot of consultants to answer questions.
It seems as if they want someone to document all this while it's still
around. And that they don't expect it to be around for much longer.
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Re: PUG??
Someone should beat Scott about the head and shoulders, June and July
should be up by now. I know he's probably busy, but Geez.
On 7/28/2010 3:42 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:
Rob and Paul:
Yes, the PUG has size limitations, but then so does the Pentax Photo
Gallery. Many members of this group still submit there, despite the
size of the images.
I really think that the PUG can serve a purpose for the list. There
is something really satisfying about seeing a number of interesting
interpretations of the monthly theme, and that can result in good
interchanges. I know I learned a lot.
For years, before we all got digital cameras, the PUG held the group
together. I would like to continue the tradition.
There is still time to enter images for June, as well as July and
August. I hope that more people will take advantage of that, and
re-energize our own little gallery.
Dan
On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 8:21 PM, paul stenquist wrote:
On Jul 22, 2010, at 7:20 PM, Rob Studdert wrote:
On 23/07/2010, Brian Walters wrote:
I think the problem is that people are posting so many PESOs these days
that the PUG might be seen as being less necessary than in the past.
That's a pity because the PUG is a permanent gallery and it's good fun
to wander though past galleries - all the way back to March 1998 - to
see how people tackled the different themes. And then there's that "I
remember him/her" or "Who the hell was." nostalgia :-)>
The main problem for me is that the PUG is stuck in a bit of a time
warp, the maximum size for image submissions means that certain image
attributes (and often a lot of the interest) tend to get lost in the
downsizing.
I agree. Scot upsized it a bit, but the pics are still on the itty bitty side.
Paul
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Re: Off Topic: how do you ensure your file backup operations are not corrupt? (windows xp)
On 2010-07-28 16:52, Sam L wrote: My backup strategy so far has been very basic: [...] If it ain't off site, it ain't a backup. 1. both thumbnail and full image will not open 2. thumbnail will display, but full image will not open What does "will not open" mean? What messages do you get? Are these PEFs, JPGs, or what? What tool are you trying to use to open them? The scarier symptom is when the thumbnail appears to be fine but is in fact corrupt, because there is no easy way to verify if the files were backed up successfully. What do you mean? How are you backing up? Since you're just copying to an external drive, you can always do a file-by-file comparison afterwards. Anyway: is there any way that you can verify if a jpeg file is working correctly / not corrupt? Is there a way to verify that your "copy" operation was successful? For the command-line inclined on Windows, the "comp" or "fc" commands will do it, or simply add "/v" to the (x)copy command to start with. Similar options are available for Linux and Mac, too. For those preferring GUIs, there are a variety of free software tools out there for any given platform that will compare the files after copying. WinDiff is one for Windows. (I have no evidence that the copy operation is what corrupted my files, so maybe I should just continue on with my copy operations and trust that they are okay). If it ain't verified, it ain't a backup. Trusting that they were OK may be part of what got you in this mess. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- 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.
Off Topic: how do you ensure your file backup operations are not corrupt? (windows xp)
Hi all, My backup strategy so far has been very basic: I have a couple windows xp computers and a couple of external drives. I schedule a backup of files from my official set of files to my external drive. And I also manually copy the files from time to time to some other drive. This was mostly working fine but a while ago I realized a bunch of files were corrupt, and I have no idea when or how they got corrupted. There are 2 symptoms of corruption: 1. both thumbnail and full image will not open 2. thumbnail will display, but full image will not open The scarier symptom is when the thumbnail appears to be fine but is in fact corrupt, because there is no easy way to verify if the files were backed up successfully. Anyway: is there any way that you can verify if a jpeg file is working correctly / not corrupt? Is there a way to verify that your "copy" operation was successful? (I have no evidence that the copy operation is what corrupted my files, so maybe I should just continue on with my copy operations and trust that they are okay). Your thoughts on this are appreciated! --- Sam -- 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 - Morning fishing
On Jul 28, 2010, at 3:08 PM, frank theriault wrote: On Sun, Jul 25, 2010 at 6:28 PM, Rick Womer wrote: Taken while paddling on an Adirondack lake on July 4 weekend. I was very impressed by how well the K7 handled the exposure. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11326995&size=lg (K7, FA 24-90) Wish I were there. Sigh... ;-) Of course I'd rather be taking the photo than killing innocent wildlife Innocent? Hardly. Fish are the handmaidens of the devil. They can only redeem themselves by prostrating themselves before us on a plate. , but it's a wonderful photo of an idyllic scene. And, yeah, the exposure is amazing! cheers, frank ps: I know there are those who practice catch and release, but were I a fish I'd prefer going through life without a hole (or scar) on the side of my mouth. Seriously, the mouths of most fish are a bony construction backed by a thin film that seems able to take a hook without significant damage. Since men have been fishing with hooks for perhaps millions of years that my well be a product of evolution. On the other hand, I don't really see the logic of catch and release. To me, fishing purely for enjoyment is less acceptable on a moral level than fishing for food. However, I have no deep problem either way and have done both. Grace and I plan on hitting the one of the local lakes again next week. We will probably catch only bluegills, thereby helping to thin out an overpopulation. Paul -ft -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- 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. -- 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: OT iMovie to iDvd
On 2010-07-28 14:07, David J Brooks wrote: I did this once before and it worked, but it was a few years ago. I made a slide show, with music of the wedding shots in iMovie HD. It says to "share" to iDvd which i have. I dropped and dragged the file as it says, but when i go to burn the project, it asks me to add the file, which i did, but all i get is a file on the dvd of 124k and it won't open or do anything. I know I'm missing a step or possibly two here, any offers of help. Maybe you need to tell iDvd that you want to burn a "regular" DVD instead of a data DVD? -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- 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.
FS: Lenses for cheap
Pardon my posting a couple days early, I don't expect to have time to post on Friday. I have three lenses I want to get rid of, and I'm not overly worried about how much I get for them. I don't have the lenses in front of me here at work so I don't have all the specs, but if you want to know more just email me and I'll respond when I'm home later. Sigma 28-80 macro II. Came as part of a two-lens, entry level kit (the 70-300 is long gone) purchased in 2000 or 2001. Quite sharp for such a low-end lens, and fantastic 1:2 macro (the bokeh's not super, but what's in focus looks great). Comes with caps and hood. I'd like, oh, $30 for it? I'm flexible. Pentax SMC AF 35-70 f2.8. This lens was the counterpart to the ME-F. Combined, they were the first autofocus camera to reach production: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pentax_ME_F . I have no idea if my lens' autofocus works, since I've never found an ME-F to test it on. I've never even taken a picture with the lens, so I can't describe its photographic capabilities. It's kinda dusty, there may be some specks inside, I've never really looked closely. I don't have a front cap for it. At the very least, I know it's a usable fast zoom. How does $40 sound to you? Again, I'm flexible. M42 Tele-Takumar 200mm f/5.6. Can't tell you much of anything about this lens. Comes with a hood and rear cap, but no front cap. Interesting dual-ring aperture control (one sets min aperture, the other actually controls the aperture and can't go smaller than the first ring's setting). It's yours for, say, $15? All prices are in US greenbacks, and shipping will be extra, though as inexpensive as possible. In the US, add $3 for first-class mail (if you want Priority Mail, insurance or other services, let me know and I'll work up a price). International buyers, give me your address and shipping preferences and I'll figure out your shipping cost. PayPal only. Thanks! John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/jacelio -- 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.
A measure of progress
In retrospect, I should have waited until today to send the K20 in for repair. Last night a friend was celebrating his 18th birthday at a local blues jam. I had heard that Chris Cain was going to show up, so I kitted myself with both my K100d super, and the K-x. I put the FA77 on the K100 and the 16-50 on the K-x. The difference in the two entry level Pentaxes, side by side, is very noticeable. The focusing indicators in the K100 are a huge win, and I like the feel of the K100 a little bit better. Other than that the K-x is improved in almost every way. I had forgotten how annoying the small K100 buffer was. And the K-x might be cleaner at 6400 than the K100 is at 800. In the lighting last night, the K100 pictures were noticeably less sharp than the K-x, but that could have a lot to do with depth of field and shutter speed. It would be interesting to do some more comparison, because it almost seems as if pictures from the K-x are a tiny bit harsher than those from the K100, but I've got no way to explain that. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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: PUG??
Rob and Paul: Yes, the PUG has size limitations, but then so does the Pentax Photo Gallery. Many members of this group still submit there, despite the size of the images. I really think that the PUG can serve a purpose for the list. There is something really satisfying about seeing a number of interesting interpretations of the monthly theme, and that can result in good interchanges. I know I learned a lot. For years, before we all got digital cameras, the PUG held the group together. I would like to continue the tradition. There is still time to enter images for June, as well as July and August. I hope that more people will take advantage of that, and re-energize our own little gallery. Dan On Thu, Jul 22, 2010 at 8:21 PM, paul stenquist wrote: > > On Jul 22, 2010, at 7:20 PM, Rob Studdert wrote: > >> On 23/07/2010, Brian Walters wrote: >> >>> I think the problem is that people are posting so many PESOs these days >>> that the PUG might be seen as being less necessary than in the past. >>> >>> That's a pity because the PUG is a permanent gallery and it's good fun >>> to wander though past galleries - all the way back to March 1998 - to >>> see how people tackled the different themes. And then there's that "I >>> remember him/her" or "Who the hell was." nostalgia :-)> >> >> The main problem for me is that the PUG is stuck in a bit of a time >> warp, the maximum size for image submissions means that certain image >> attributes (and often a lot of the interest) tend to get lost in the >> downsizing. >> > I agree. Scot upsized it a bit, but the pics are still on the itty bitty side. > Paul -- 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: New K-7 firmware (1.10)
Yep, and it seems AF in LV is MUCH improved. 2010/7/28 Dario Bonazza : > http://www.dpreview.com/news/1007/10072800pentaxk7firmware.asp > > Cheers, > > Dario > > -- > 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. > -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille/Thibs -- Photo: K-7, Sigma 28/1.8 macro, FA50/1.4, DA40Ltd, K30/2.8, DA16-45, DA50-135, DA50-200, 360FGZ ... Laptop: Macbook 13" Unibody SnowLeo/Win7 Programing: Delphi 2009 -- 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 - Top Dollar
On Sun, Jul 25, 2010 at 12:06 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > Wow, nice car, and well lit and composed. That about sums it up! Terrific shot, Paul. cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- 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 - Morning fishing
On Sun, Jul 25, 2010 at 6:28 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > Taken while paddling on an Adirondack lake on July 4 weekend. I was very > impressed by how well the K7 handled the exposure. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11326995&size=lg > > (K7, FA 24-90) Wish I were there. Sigh... ;-) Of course I'd rather be taking the photo than killing innocent wildlife , but it's a wonderful photo of an idyllic scene. And, yeah, the exposure is amazing! cheers, frank ps: I know there are those who practice catch and release, but were I a fish I'd prefer going through life without a hole (or scar) on the side of my mouth. -ft -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- 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: Basketball Reject
On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 1:17 AM, wrote: > > I like to go to our local team's home games and of course I take my camera. > > The fast action is difficult to foillow with the camera, even thouigh I > played the game for many years. But with much practice I think I am > starting to get the hang of photographing the games. > > http://philnortheast.com/aviewfinderdarkly/general/potw/basketballreject.htm > > K10D DA*50-135mm 1/250 @ f3.5 ISO 1600 (on auto). > > The Noise Ninja plugin in Bibble5 reduced the noise considerably That's at f3.5? I would have thought that the crowd and background would be much more OOF at that aperture. In fact, that's my only teeny quibble with this one: I'd prefer a bit more blur of the background, just to "snap" the players into even sharper (apparent) focus. But as I said, just a minor nit; it's a terrific action photo! cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- 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 - Sunny Meadow
Someone has taken over Frank's identity. I know he would never post a color image of a "Sunny Meadow." Nice catch, though, and quite interesting. Dan On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 8:03 AM, frank theriault wrote: > Whatever these plants were (maybe thistles of some sort?) they were > going to seed and when the wind blew their fluff was flying about in > the sunshine. I was only partially successful in capturing that, but > I do kind of like this one anyway: > > http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/sunny-meadow.html > > *istD, M 200mm f4.0, Manfrotto monopod. > > Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. > > cheers, > frank > > -- > "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson > > -- > 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. > -- 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: OT -- It had to happen...
Fortunately, The Village still lives. I have walked its streets and entered the residence of Number 6: http://www.portmeirion-village.com/ Dan On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 3:15 AM, Bob W wrote: >> Be Seeing you... >> >> http://www.theonion.com/articles/budget-cuts-force-british-government- >> to-shut-down,17763/ >> > > you never know - it could come true: > < http://www.weymouth.gov.uk/home.asp?sv=1056> > > > > -- > 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. > -- 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.
OT iMovie to iDvd
I did this once before and it worked, but it was a few years ago. I made a slide show, with music of the wedding shots in iMovie HD. It says to "share" to iDvd which i have. I dropped and dragged the file as it says, but when i go to burn the project, it asks me to add the file, which i did, but all i get is a file on the dvd of 124k and it won't open or do anything. I know I'm missing a step or possibly two here, any offers of help. iBook G4 OS 10.4.1 Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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: OT - Anyone got opinions on the Olympus Pen E-PL1?
On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 03:24:18PM -0400, Miserere wrote: > > John, > > If you're interested in what I have to say about the E-PL1, then > please take a look at parts 1 and 2 of my reviews: > > http://enticingthelight.com/2010/03/30/review-olympus-pen-e-pl1-part-1-first-impressions/ > http://enticingthelight.com/2010/04/07/review-olympus-pen-e-pl1-part-2-using-the-camera/ Good information - thanks. If you'd posted it a day earlier you'd have got a reference sale, too; we decided to order the camera from B&H the evening before your post showed up :-( -- 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: GESO - Malakoff Rockfestival - Navigators
Thanks Brian. Jeanettes comment did not suggest the alternative rendering, it was just a general "likes" comment. But she made me take a second look at the picture, then I realised I wanted to try a new take on it. First I tried B&W, but it did not turn out good, so I ended up with this under saturated look instead. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ 2010/7/28 Brian Walters : > On Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:40 +0200, "Tim Øsleby" > wrote: >> http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/2010/07/malakoff-rockfestival-navigators.html >> Not much to say really. Except that I've had a great weekend of music >> and photography fun. >> >> Feel free to comment >> > > > OK. I will > > An enjoyable set, especially 1582.jpg and 1568.jpg with those fantastic > rays of sunlight. > > I have no idea what comment Jeanette made but I think the toned down > version of 1590.jpg is a little ...er, too much toned down. > > > Cheers > > Brian > > ++ > Brian Walters > Western Sydney Australia > http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ > -- > > > -- > http://www.fastmail.fm - One of many happy users: > http://www.fastmail.fm/docs/quotes.html > > > -- > 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. > -- 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 2010 - 129 - GDG
thanks bruce. "Found art" would lose something essential if I created it ... ;-) On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 8:48 AM, Bruce Dayton wrote: > Wow it almost looks like you created the "art" rather than finding it. Much > like the previous shot, I really like this one too. > -- > Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. > > "Godfrey DiGiorgi" wrote: > >>A poesy available for your viewing ... along with another photograph, >>of course. >> >> http://godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com/transition-to-parts >> >>comments always appreciated, thanks for looking. >> >>Godfrey >>-- >> http://godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com >> >> >>-- >>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. >> > > > -- > 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. > -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- 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: Interesting new book for film fans
paul stenquist wrote: >On Jul 28, 2010, at 11:12 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: > >> A friend of mine at GEH just posted this link on her Facebook page: >> http://makingkodakfilm.com/ >> Making KODAK Film >> The Illustrated Story of State-of-the-Art >> Photographic Film Manufacturing >> >I guess film industry trade secrets aren't all that important any more. Apparently Kodak was enormously helpful to the author, providing generous access -- including allowing photographing of their equipment -- and a lot of consultants to answer questions. It seems as if they want someone to document all this while it's still around. And that they don't expect it to be around for much longer. -- 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: Cityscape in mixed media
I'm glad you said that, Brian. I struggled with that issue before posting the image. At first, I rotated the image to make the building lines vertical, but that through the blue fence out of horizontal, and it looked worse (to my eye). Then, I tried perspective adjustment in Photo Shop, but that squashed the buildings a bit too much, so I went back to the original. I think that I will start all over, and try a little perspective adjustment, a little rotation and a little cropping to see if I can get a balance between keeping the vertical lines vertical, the horizontal lines horizontal, and the building proportions close to reality. Thanks for looking and commenting. Dan I think that On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 8:58 AM, Brian Walters wrote: > On Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:37 -0400, "Daniel J. Matyola" > wrote: >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11070254 >> >> Comments, suggestions, criticisms and abuse all welcomed. >> > > > A well thought out image with a great title. > > My only problem with it is the backwards lean on the buildings. I think > it could be improved with a bit of rotation and perspective adjustment. -- 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 2010 - 129 - GDG
Wow it almost looks like you created the "art" rather than finding it. Much like the previous shot, I really like this one too. -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. "Godfrey DiGiorgi" wrote: >A poesy available for your viewing ... along with another photograph, >of course. > > http://godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com/transition-to-parts > >comments always appreciated, thanks for looking. > >Godfrey >-- > http://godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com > > >-- >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. > -- 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: Basketball Reject
Umm, yeah! I'd say so! Getting the hang of it indeed. Very nice work there! -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. p...@philnortheast.com wrote: > >I like to go to our local team's home games and of course I take my camera. > >The fast action is difficult to foillow with the camera, even thouigh I >played the game for many years. But with much practice I think I am >starting to get the hang of photographing the games. > >http://philnortheast.com/aviewfinderdarkly/general/potw/basketballreject.htm > >K10D DA*50-135mm 1/250 @ f3.5 ISO 1600 (on auto). > >The Noise Ninja plugin in Bibble5 reduced the noise considerably > > >Phil 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. > -- 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: Cityscape in mixed media
Thanks for you comments, Bob and Frank, and thanks for looking. Dan On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 8:03 PM, frank theriault wrote: > On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 2:37 PM, Daniel J. Matyola > wrote: >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11070254 >> >> Comments, suggestions, criticisms and abuse all welcomed. > > I like it. Interesting juxtaposition between the modern skyscrapers > and the junk and detritus in the foreground. > > Very compelling photo. > > cheers, > frank > > -- > "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson > > -- > 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. > -- 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: Interesting new book for film fans
I guess film industry trade secrets aren't all that important any more. On Jul 28, 2010, at 11:12 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: > A friend of mine at GEH just posted this link on her Facebook page: > http://makingkodakfilm.com/ > Making KODAK Film > The Illustrated Story of State-of-the-Art > Photographic Film Manufacturing > > > -- > 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. -- 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.
Interesting new book for film fans
A friend of mine at GEH just posted this link on her Facebook page: http://makingkodakfilm.com/ Making KODAK Film The Illustrated Story of State-of-the-Art Photographic Film Manufacturing -- 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 Michelle Chappell at Don Quixote's
Chris Mitchell wrote: Larry Colen wrote: Sent: 23 July 2010 18:43 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: peso Michelle Chappell at Don Quixote's A friend had a gig at a venue a mile down the street from my house, and asked me to come out and photograph it. This is the one that she snagged for her current facebook profile: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/4820111591/in/set- 72157624563427022/ Nice shot Larry. Not surprised that she's using it on her facebook page. Nice guitar too. Looks like one of the early 70s Takamines that with the Martin-like logo which they had to stop using when CL Martin asked them to desist. Either that or someone else is imitating them. That's a Sigma guitar, once a subsidiary of Martin, so no surprise on the similarity. oh, and that's one of your better club shots, Larry. -- 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's More from at the Cottage
Nice sunset scene. Looks like a place I'd like to be. Paul On Jul 28, 2010, at 10:29 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > Thanks Brian and Daniel. > > Dave > > On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 9:27 AM, Brian Walters wrote: >> On Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:11 -0400, "David J Brooks" >> wrote: >>> Couple more from the wedding weekend. >>> >>> fishing at sunset. >>> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11319438 >>> >>> Shell and line. >>> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11319439 >>> >> >> >> Great to see you made time for other types of photography on that >> weekend. >> >> As others have said, "Fishing at Sunset" is excellent. I like the >> foreground reflections especially and the almost parallel lines of the >> ripples. >> >> Need to see it a lot bigger to fully appreciate it, I suspect. >> >> >> Cheers >> >> Brian >> >> ++ >> Brian Walters >> Western Sydney Australia >> http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ >> -- >> >> >> -- >> http://www.fastmail.fm - Faster than the air-speed velocity of an >> unladen european swallow >> >> >> -- >> 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. >> > > > > -- > Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. > www.caughtinmotion.com > http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ > York Region, Ontario, Canada > > -- > 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. -- 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's More from at the Cottage
Thanks Brian and Daniel. Dave On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 9:27 AM, Brian Walters wrote: > On Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:11 -0400, "David J Brooks" > wrote: >> Couple more from the wedding weekend. >> >> fishing at sunset. >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11319438 >> >> Shell and line. >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11319439 >> > > > Great to see you made time for other types of photography on that > weekend. > > As others have said, "Fishing at Sunset" is excellent. I like the > foreground reflections especially and the almost parallel lines of the > ripples. > > Need to see it a lot bigger to fully appreciate it, I suspect. > > > Cheers > > Brian > > ++ > Brian Walters > Western Sydney Australia > http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ > -- > > > -- > http://www.fastmail.fm - Faster than the air-speed velocity of an > unladen european swallow > > > -- > 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. > -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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 - Morning fishing
Nice shot. Very pleasant scene. Paul On Jul 28, 2010, at 10:01 AM, Rick Womer wrote: Thanks, Brian! I saw them from a distance, and had my camera on a cushion in front of me by the time we came within range. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Wed, 7/28/10, Brian Walters wrote: From: Brian Walters Subject: Re: PESO - Morning fishing To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Date: Wednesday, July 28, 2010, 9:08 AM On Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:28 -0700, "Rick Womer" wrote: Taken while paddling on an Adirondack lake on July 4 weekend. I was very impressed by how well the K7 handled the exposure. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11326995&size=lg (K7, FA 24-90) Fascinating image. You were obviously reader at just the right moment. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - The professional email service -- 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. -- 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. -- 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 - Morning fishing
Thanks, Brian! I saw them from a distance, and had my camera on a cushion in front of me by the time we came within range. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Wed, 7/28/10, Brian Walters wrote: > From: Brian Walters > Subject: Re: PESO - Morning fishing > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Wednesday, July 28, 2010, 9:08 AM > On Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:28 -0700, > "Rick Womer" > wrote: > > Taken while paddling on an Adirondack lake on July 4 > weekend. I was very > > impressed by how well the K7 handled the exposure. > > > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11326995&size=lg > > > > (K7, FA 24-90) > > > > > Fascinating image. You were obviously reader at just > the right moment. > > > > Cheers > > Brian > > ++ > Brian Walters > Western Sydney Australia > http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ > -- > > > -- > http://www.fastmail.fm - The professional email > service > > > -- > 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. > -- 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: GESO - Malakoff Rockfestival - Navigators
On Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:40 +0200, "Tim Øsleby" wrote: > http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/2010/07/malakoff-rockfestival-navigators.html > Not much to say really. Except that I've had a great weekend of music > and photography fun. > > Feel free to comment > OK. I will An enjoyable set, especially 1582.jpg and 1568.jpg with those fantastic rays of sunlight. I have no idea what comment Jeanette made but I think the toned down version of 1590.jpg is a little ...er, too much toned down. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - One of many happy users: http://www.fastmail.fm/docs/quotes.html -- 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's More from at the Cottage
On Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:11 -0400, "David J Brooks" wrote: > Couple more from the wedding weekend. > > fishing at sunset. > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11319438 > > Shell and line. > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11319439 > Great to see you made time for other types of photography on that weekend. As others have said, "Fishing at Sunset" is excellent. I like the foreground reflections especially and the almost parallel lines of the ripples. Need to see it a lot bigger to fully appreciate it, I suspect. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Faster than the air-speed velocity of an unladen european swallow -- 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: Slide copier for Pentax
On Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:10 -0400, "Ann Sanfedele" wrote: > Brian Walters wrote: > > >On Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:30 -0400, "Doug Franklin" > >>many Americans would use the word discussion, or maybe something else. At > >>least in the US, the word "argument" has overtones of disagreement, > >>though it really shouldn't, based on historical usage. I'm not sure how > >>that fits with usage in the UK. > >> > >> > >You mean like this: > > > >http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-572077907195969915# > > > > > I strongly suspected what I was going to see before I clicked on that > link, Brian -- LOL! > > That made _my_ morning anyway > > ann > Yes - I think a lot of people would have posted a similar link - it's just that I got in first Glad you got the day started on the right note! Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - The way an email service should be -- 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: Slide copier for Pentax
Brian Walters wrote: On Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:30 -0400, "Doug Franklin" wrote: On 2010-07-28 5:41, Boris Liberman wrote: (snip) many Americans would use the word discussion, or maybe something else. At least in the US, the word "argument" has overtones of disagreement, though it really shouldn't, based on historical usage. I'm not sure how that fits with usage in the UK. You mean like this: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-572077907195969915# Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ I strongly suspected what I was going to see before I clicked on that link, Brian -- LOL! That made _my_ morning anyway ann -- 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 - Morning fishing
On Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:28 -0700, "Rick Womer" wrote: > Taken while paddling on an Adirondack lake on July 4 weekend. I was very > impressed by how well the K7 handled the exposure. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11326995&size=lg > > (K7, FA 24-90) > Fascinating image. You were obviously reader at just the right moment. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - The professional email service -- 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: Cityscape in mixed media
On Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:37 -0400, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11070254 > > Comments, suggestions, criticisms and abuse all welcomed. > A well thought out image with a great title. My only problem with it is the backwards lean on the buildings. I think it could be improved with a bit of rotation and perspective adjustment. > Dan > > -- > 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. > -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - The way an email service should be -- 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: OT - Anyone got opinions on the Olympus Pen E-PL1?
It also fits better since it's essentially a "dove bar" shape. I am "patiently" awaiting my Panasonic 20 1.7 pancake which will give me the desired degree of compactness, not to mention speed and field of view. I suspect the Kx with the DA 40 would be similar. On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 7:15 PM, Miserere wrote: > On 27 July 2010 18:21, Rob Studdert wrote: >> >> Great review but your paragraph: "Below is a picture taken side by >> side with the Canon S90 (read my review here). As you can see, the >> body of the E-PL1 isn’t that much larger than the S90." made me wince! >> I really couldn't imagine keeping that E-PL1 in my back pocket daily >> as I do the S90, they really are worlds apart size wise. That's why >> regardless of its flaws the S90 is such an amazing camera, personally >> if I'm going to lug about something that needs to be carried outside a >> pocket I might as well just take my K-x. > > I've received a lot of comments with respect to that remark; people > really take it to heart! LOL. No, they're not in the same size class, > but the photo was "for illustration purposes only", as in "the E-PL1 > is not a ginormous camera, as can be seen when compared to the tiny > S90. Or something like that :-) > > During my time with the E-PL1 I carried it in my cargo pants pocket or > jacket pocket, especially with the 17mm f/2.8 pancake; I couldn't do > this with a K-x. > > However, the truly go-anywhere camera in my arsenal is most definitely > the S90, and nobody's going to dethrone her anytime soon. > > > --M. > > -- > > \/\/o/\/\ --> http://WorldOfMiserere.com > > http://EnticingTheLight.com > A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment > > -- > 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. > -- Steve Desjardins -- 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: Basketball Reject
On Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:17 +1000, p...@philnortheast.com wrote: > > I like to go to our local team's home games and of course I take my > camera. > > The fast action is difficult to foillow with the camera, even thouigh I > played the game for many years. But with much practice I think I am > starting to get the hang of photographing the games. > > http://philnortheast.com/aviewfinderdarkly/general/potw/basketballreject.htm > > K10D DA*50-135mm 1/250 @ f3.5 ISO 1600 (on auto). > > The Noise Ninja plugin in Bibble5 reduced the noise considerably > > That's a great action shot. Nice and sharp too. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - The professional email service -- 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: Slide copier for Pentax
On Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:30 -0400, "Doug Franklin" wrote: > On 2010-07-28 5:41, Boris Liberman wrote: > > > I used "argument" as a synonym to "reasoning"... In no way did I imply > > an argument as in: "a reason given in proof or rebuttal" or in " > > discourse intended to persuade". All quotes of course are from the same > > Merriam Webster page. > > > > The more English language I know/learn the more increasingly difficult > > it becomes to use it. > > That's a perfectly valid use of the word argument, Boris, but many > Americans would use the word discussion, or maybe something else. At > least in the US, the word "argument" has overtones of disagreement, > though it really shouldn't, based on historical usage. I'm not sure how > that fits with usage in the UK. You mean like this: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-572077907195969915# Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Email service worth paying for. Try it for free -- 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: Slide copier for Pentax
On 2010-07-28 5:41, Boris Liberman wrote: I used "argument" as a synonym to "reasoning"... In no way did I imply an argument as in: "a reason given in proof or rebuttal" or in " discourse intended to persuade". All quotes of course are from the same Merriam Webster page. The more English language I know/learn the more increasingly difficult it becomes to use it. That's a perfectly valid use of the word argument, Boris, but many Americans would use the word discussion, or maybe something else. At least in the US, the word "argument" has overtones of disagreement, though it really shouldn't, based on historical usage. I'm not sure how that fits with usage in the UK. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- 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.
PESO - Sunny Meadow
Whatever these plants were (maybe thistles of some sort?) they were going to seed and when the wind blew their fluff was flying about in the sunshine. I was only partially successful in capturing that, but I do kind of like this one anyway: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/sunny-meadow.html *istD, M 200mm f4.0, Manfrotto monopod. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- 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: Enablement (Sigma EX 24-60/2.8 DG)
The 24-90 was my favorite lens on my (P)Z-1p, and lately it has been spending a lot of time on my K7. Any problems have been with the photographer, not the camera or lens! Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Wed, 7/28/10, Boris Liberman wrote: > Hi! > > Got the subj. today from the post. Also on its way Pentax > SMC FA 24-90/3.5-4.5. > > Reason: Tamron 28-75/2.8 is good but not wide enough, not > if I have to shoot inside Galia's classroom. And > additionally - I am not going to buy any more DA lenses > unless I cannot do without them. > > First impressions: > > 1. Well built. > 2. Rings rotate the other way. > 3. Issued -7 AF correction. > 4. Ergonomically convenient, fits my hands well. > > More to come as I intend to put this lens and Pentax 24-90 > to proper use. > > Boris > > -- 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. > -- 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.
New K-7 firmware (1.10)
http://www.dpreview.com/news/1007/10072800pentaxk7firmware.asp Cheers, Dario -- 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.
Enablement (Sigma EX 24-60/2.8 DG)
Hi! Got the subj. today from the post. Also on its way Pentax SMC FA 24-90/3.5-4.5. Reason: Tamron 28-75/2.8 is good but not wide enough, not if I have to shoot inside Galia's classroom. And additionally - I am not going to buy any more DA lenses unless I cannot do without them. First impressions: 1. Well built. 2. Rings rotate the other way. 3. Issued -7 AF correction. 4. Ergonomically convenient, fits my hands well. More to come as I intend to put this lens and Pentax 24-90 to proper use. Boris -- 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: Slide copier for Pentax
On 7/27/2010 8:16 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I didn't think it was an argument, Boris. Just information. From Merriam Webster on the web: argument: a coherent series of statements leading from a premise to a conclusion. I used "argument" as a synonym to "reasoning"... In no way did I imply an argument as in: "a reason given in proof or rebuttal" or in " discourse intended to persuade". All quotes of course are from the same Merriam Webster page. The more English language I know/learn the more increasingly difficult it becomes to use it. Boris -- 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: Geso 30 for 30
On 27/7/10, Larry Colen, discombobulated, unleashed: > >I really lucked out on the lighting. I put up clear plastic over the >dance floor in my back yard to protect it from the rain, and it makes a >fantastic diffuser: >http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157624371211856/ That's your back yard? Sunofabitch. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- 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: A tale of the new bigma
You should have told him this happens whenever you don't order your lens from Sharper Image. 2010/7/28 Larry Colen : > Something you folks may find amusing. > > I was chatting with a friend at the dojo today. He recently bought an image > stabilized Sigma 50-500 for his Canon 7D, but returned it because he didn't > want to pay $1600 for a lens where the pictures weren't perfectly sharp. He > also mused that his sensor may have contributed to it, since it isn't full > frame. Later in the conversation it turned out that he was shooting with the > lens hand held. > > -- > Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est > > > > > > -- > 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. > -- 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: OT -- It had to happen...
> Be Seeing you... > > http://www.theonion.com/articles/budget-cuts-force-british-government- > to-shut-down,17763/ > you never know - it could come true: < http://www.weymouth.gov.uk/home.asp?sv=1056> -- 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.
