Re: Doomsday is coming upon us?
Send some of that rain south.Please!! Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Today we have had 55 days of rain here. Off course it havent poured down every day, but it has rained. If it continues tomorrow we will touch the 1920 record of raining. Knarf is thinking DSRL. We do live in disturbing times. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Click for free info on online degrees and make $150K/ year http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/KCuXzzV2c26yusPDAI0jA1gRAhROra/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Digital Restoration by Ctein
There's some info on the book and author here (interesting looking character): http://photo-repair.com/DRBookPromo/DR_Intro.htm Also a very useful except from the book (on Restoring Color - excerpted from CHAPTER 6) here: http://photo-repair.com/DRBookPromo/DR_Excerpt3.htm Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Excellent. I'll have to look for that. Ctein was the one I turned to in determining which enlarger lenses to buy. (Thanks to Shel for guiding me tho this resource.) His advice seems right on. I look forward to reading his book. Paul On Dec 26, 2006, at 6:03 PM, George Sinos wrote: A few days ago I bought a copy of Digital Restoration From Start to Finish by Ctein. It's published by Focal Press I expect this will become one of the books added to my permanent bookshelf next to the computer desk. Very few books make it to that spot, so this is high praise. My previous best references for this type of work were a pair of books by Katrin Eismann, Restoration and Retouching and Masking and Compositing. I still highly value Eismann's books, but am finding Ctein much easier to read and in some areas much more complete. Where Eismann spends a few pages on scanning, Ctein devotes a full chapter to getting as much as possible out of the original before you ever get to photoshop. The editors at Focal press have made this book much easier to use by listing all of the How-to's in the front of the book. Throughout the book, the how-to's are called out with red labels in the margins. This is supplemented by a red rule in the margin denoting where the how-to begins and ends. Illustrations are excellent. I've been jumping around, reading particularly interesting sections of the book. The description of the curves function is about the best I've read anywhere. My guess is this would be a great book to start learning about retouching. For those that would like to go into more detail, Eismann's books would make a great follow up. For most, it may be the only reference they may need. See you later, GS http://georgesphotos.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Click for free info on online degrees and make $150K/ year http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/KCuXzzWmbuYqzIlXyDjwn7raTfHZpb/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Need Help with Epson 2400 setup for CS1
Hope its cleared up. Did you take some sort of medication? Quoting David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Excellent. I should have thought of that, as I had a blocked nozzle last week. Cheers, Dave Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia -- Inventors: Does your idea have potential for millions? Click for info http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/KCuXzzUew3bG243oKKZdt95KtdCoQl/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D and AF220T flash
Just like flashguns used to work back in the 1950s! A Happy New Year to all. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hi! At first I thought I would have to part with this flash I am having. But good for me (and other I think) it works fine in M mode. It fires at full power all the time so that by dialing proper aperture value one can still get properly exposed shots. Not as good as proper TTL but still workable. I did not try dialing in any flash exposure compensation as of now ;-). Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Click to consolidate your debt and lower your monthly expenses http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/KCuXzzVN1cyn00TFr9wLP5P5TB1K6u/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: What kind of camera?
I'll have to dig up my copy and have a look. In the meantime, this discussion suggests Exakta. http://photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00E1dZ (you can find out anything with Google :-) ) Cheers and Happy 2007 Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED]: What kind of camera does James Stewart wield in Hitchcock's Rear Window. He mounts something like a 400mm lens to shoot the salesman neighbor with the butcher knife and saw. The pentaprism is obviously taped over. It's a very early SLR. Doesn't look like a Pentax, and the lens certainly doesn't look like a Takumar: too much brightwork. Anyone have an opinion on this? Paul -- Online Associate Degrees Research online Associate degrees from leading universities today. http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/BgLEQfIzfsLr83vVl3Im24F1Lo0BDZRK5WLK/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: What kind of camera?
At 9am on New Years Day after celebrating the New Year with some friends until about 2:30am, I'm not actually sure I can find my 'brain'. :-) Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I thought it resembled a Praktica IV, but the prism is wrong. Follow a few of the links in the thread Brain referenced. Exakta is probably right. On 12/31/06, Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'll have to dig up my copy and have a look. In the meantime, this discussion suggests Exakta. http://photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00E1dZ -- True - Meet Local Singles Find your perfect match. True love and true compatibility await. http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/BgLEQfJDjoTzVLs2seNENSudEjDscIMSSXLC/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: ...or are you just pleased to see me?
That's quite a log.. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED]: it was never like this on Brokeback Mountain! http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6447/2963/1600/rifleman.jpg git 'em up! Bob -- Click to consolidate your debt and lower your monthly expenses http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/KCuXzzVN0asBIJ9R7dzV5EGToAXv97/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Sensor Cleaning
Same here - I've only cleaned the DS twice using the Pec Pads/Eclipse method. Took a while to work up the courage but it was surprisingly quick and easy. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting skye [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 1/1/07, Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Jan 1, 2007, at 11:02, Russell Kerstetter wrote: What tools and/or chemicals do you use? Are CCD brushes the same thing as the blower brush that I use for my lenses? Thanks. I use the so-called Copperhill method which involves Pec pads and some super-pure methanol, the name of which escapes me. Ah yes - Eclipse. I got my stuff from http://www.pbase.com/copperhill/image/39082096, if that matters to ya. It's a little intimidating the first time you do it... but I've used it about 3-4 times now on my camera and now I'm pretty comfortable with the process and it is quick and easy. Me too. What sold me on the routine is that I asked my local shop what they were doing that cost me $50 a pop, and this technique is pretty much what they do. They recommended I try it instead of forcing them to charge me for cleaning (and no, they don't sell supplies). Having done it 3-4 times also, I have to say I'll never be comfortable with it, but I know what needs to be done and it goes pretty fast. Which is good, cus I hold my breath until the camera's closed up again. --skye -- Click for free info on associates degrees and make $150K/ year http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/KCuXzzTdnaQdzvnqdNTo4CUAOzllyg/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 2006 PDML quotations list: Part 2
bible of Pentaxian erudition?? Sound like an early attempt for the 2007 list. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Excellent again. Thanks for compiling this bible of Pentaxian erudition. Paul On Jan 1, 2007, at 4:05 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: -- 2006 PDML quotations list: Part 2 -- -- Find A Film School Find a film school near you and transform your talents into a career! http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/BgLEQfIzWRuxlYOEMLX9oYX0jwoEgYJVa0fT/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Sensor Cleaning
Rob What sort of compressor do you use? Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 02/01/07, Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Same here - I've only cleaned the DS twice using the Pec Pads/Eclipse method. Took a while to work up the courage but it was surprisingly quick and easy. I blow my cameras out using my compressor every month or so even if I can;t see dust, works a treat. -- Find A Film School Find a film school near you and transform your talents into a career! http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/BgLEQfIzWRuxlYQdAq7JfpefFLc2RIHQ0g8i/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Occupations?
OK Recently retired civil engineer - spent most of my working life designing sewage treatment plants. (Hey to repeat an oft quoted phrase in the industry - it might be shit to you but it's my bread and butter.) Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I've been reading this list for nearly 8 months now, and I'm aware of some of your occupations... however some of you are a mystery to me. I'm not sure if that's on purpose or not... :) Anyway, just for a starting point, I'm a elementary special education teacher, presently substitute teaching as I'm just starting out back in my hometown after a year teaching in Kingston-Upon-Hull (it's never dull in Hull!), England , and then two years teaching in northern Alberta. Anyone care to share? -- Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED] MichaelHamilton.ca -- Click to generate a targeted mailing lists to grow your business http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/KCuXzzV1WV8J7lQSESZKOeKVWD8l6V/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Occupations?
It's a living... Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 1/2/07, Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: it might be shit to you but it's my bread and butter Har! That's just lovely. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Find a Top Online Bachelors Degree We'll narrow down the best online colleges to fit your needs for free! http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/BgLEQfJEO3NsoFWpfnABbW621sAy4Pn1FelO/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Remote Control F
The *ist DS only has the mirror lock up when used in 2 sec Self Timer delay mode. When the IR Remote Control is used the mirror lifts just before the shutter opens - presumably the same as with the D. You can, of course, use a wired remote with the 2 second self timer to get the mirror lock up feature with remote shutter release. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Peter Loveday [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Indeed. I have a Remote Control F, works nicely. And the 3 sec delay mode even does the mirror lock up thing (unlike the original *istD, dunno about the others) - Peter Loveday -- Need cash? Click to get an instant cash advance, bad credit ok http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJe7xrcO5DtyBLEnwN13mAzJpKy/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: TTL/P-TTL question
Mark I've found both the 280T and 330FTZ both work well enough in TTL mode on the DS. A bit of flash compensation dialed in might be needed occasionally. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Mark Dalal [EMAIL PROTECTED]: How about with a flash on the hot shoe? How would the DS do with a regular TTL flash like the 500FTZ or AF280T vs. the newer FGZ series? I'm gearing up to purchase a flash and trying to decide what would give me good results at a good value. Thanks! Mark -- Click to get 125% of your home's value, super fast, no lender fees http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJkv4OS7tdbTlVrs5cldZy55m4O/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Disassembling a F135/2.8
... and on that note (in case any still haven't seen it): http://www.hermes.net.au/bayling/repair.html Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting David Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Jan 4, 2007, at 2:29 AM, Toine wrote: My latest enablement is a F135/2.8 unfortunately with lots of fungus inside. Has anyone hands-on experience with disassembling a F135/2.8 lens? Use a hammer. Do it outside to prevent the fungus from spreading into your other equipment. - Dave -- Need cash? Click to get an emergency loan, bad credit ok http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJe80GDUSjilfYwBDmmxUKw7WoO/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Sensor Cleaning
Looks interesting although it doesn't seem much different than the Scotch Tape method that a few brave people have been using for cleaning. Good results have been reported but it's generally considered risky. Never been game to try it myself http://photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00BvE7 Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Perry Pellechia [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I just came across an article/press release on this interesting new product for DSLR sensor cleaning. Seem like a simple approach. http://www.dust-aid.com/ It uses low adhesive tape to remove dust off the sensor. As a chemist, I am not sure about the FT-IR method for judging that no contamination of the surface occurs. However, even if there is trace residue of the adhesive after repeated cleanings, the solvent based methods of sensor cleaning should handle it. Perry. On 1/1/07, Russell Kerstetter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a couple specks of dirt on my sensor that I cannot break free with only my blower (brush removed). I have had this before, and persistent blowing removed the speck, but not this time. A quick search on BH showed tools ranging from $10 - $220, and one of my local shops charges $60 to do it for me. What tools and/or chemicals do you use? Are CCD brushes the same thing as the blower brush that I use for my lenses? Thanks. Russ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Perry Pellechia Primary email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Alternate email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Home Page: http://homer.chem.sc.edu/perry -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Accredited Online Master's Degrees Find 700+ online master degrees from accredited colleges. Request info http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUjFsQjd4pq9qtOvO29hL7Lv9lZrHFoqK/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Disassembling a F135/2.8
Removal of yellowing from some Super Takumar lenses is often discussed on the Spotmatic Yahoo Group. Here's an extract from some info I copied some time ago. Doesn't help with fungus, though. Wrap the UNCAPPED lens in aluminum foil, all but the rear element. Put it on a windowsill in your house that gets full sunlight, tilted so the maximum sunlight enters the lens (it then bounces back off the foil at the front. The UV light from the sun is said to do the trick, eliminating the yellow in from two to six weeks. The maximum time was needed for some very old 50/1.4 Super-Takumar lenses; the minimum for my newest SMC Takumars with chequered rubber focus rings, and for an SMC Pentax 50/1.4 K-bayonet mount lens, the one with the 52mm filter thread. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Jan 5, 2007, at 1:59, Brian Walters wrote: ... and on that note (in case any still haven't seen it): http://www.hermes.net.au/bayling/repair.html Isn't there a REAL fix for this? I thought I'd read somewhere that leaving the lens exposed to UV light (like out in the sun) for a while also cleared up the yellowing... Ouch. -Charles -- Stone Hawk Drug Rehab Stone Hawk drug rehab has the highest success rate nationwide with 76% http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUi9ASEgoWzz2x9kY8P0Cfi9V9s66NElA/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D with AF540FGZ
Except that lack of TTL flash turns some of the not-so-old Pentax flashes (such as my 330 FTZ) into purely manual guns which are actually less useful than some of the really old guns (like the AF280T) which at least have an auto sensor in the gun. The 330 FTZ gives good results in TTL mode on my DS so Pentax must have improved the situation since the release of the D. Lack of TTL flash support in the newer DSLRs is going to be really annoying when I get around to upgrading. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 1/6/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: All I want is just TTL. Too bad Pentax no longer includes the TTL sensor in the mirror box... Considering how hit and miss it was on the D, it's not much of a loss IMO. Dave -- Find a Top Online College Degree We'll narrow down the best online colleges to fit your needs for free! http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUjFnY58lmhEOwNY8Kc1F9bsCx0nMPLPP/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT - The Ashes
Dave must be asleep otherwise I'm sure he would jump in here, so allow me. Gloating just isn't something that we Australians do... We are gracious in both winning and losing (not that the latter happens very often). Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I'm surprised at the lack of gloating here...and apprehensive at its arrival. So in a fit if pre-emptive strike rage, I'll start. What a shambles. I'm gutted. -- Cheers, Cotty -- Stone Hawk Drug Rehab Stone Hawk drug rehab has the highest success rate nationwide with 76% http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUi9ASEgoWzxN5gezNAM0sW31MmIzmWme/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT - The Ashes
Judging by the results over the past few weeks, apparently, yes. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED]: So, he plays cricket for England during the day, and dances, etc. at night. Do they all do this? WW -- -- Earn an Accounting Degree Get an Associate, B.S. or MBA in Accounting 100% online. Start now! http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUiUa8e6Ng35EVShcPJzrIVDbzb4tzdnm/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: temple view
Great composition, Subash. The way the image is more or less divided into thirds works really well. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting SJ [EMAIL PROTECTED]: hi, i've been going through some of my old photos (taken with a different camera) and quite liked this one. http://picasaweb.google.com/nsjeyan/Road/photo#5016756202158631506 a buddhist temple, in Leh, Ladakh, in the himalayas. taken last july. comments and criticism sought. and, thanks for looking... regards, subash -- Paying too Much for Insurance? Let NetQuote Insurance Shopper find the right coverage rate for you. http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUi3Ti56MxQlZ0pGJjbsG6TVO5AQDuqKx/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Cat's cameras
Dog: Yes sir, yes sir - three bags full, sir! Cat: You talkin' to me? Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED]: - Original Message - From: Doug Franklin Subject: Re: OT: Cat's cameras To a dog, no (eventually) means no. To a cat, no (always) means not while I'm looking/around. :-) The way they think: Dog: My human says no, so I won't do it Cat: Blah blah blah, Fluffy. Blah blah blah William Robb -- Free Tradeshow Display Price Quotes Compare tradeshow display prices from multiple suppliers and save! http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUi6D0b0bkLOEg4lxgN6rwr0Uf9oDjaJX/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT - The Ashes
28 overs to go - 2 wickets in hand - 7.28 per over. The Kiwis should romp in. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting David Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Jan 6, 2007, at 6:54 PM, David Mann wrote: Don't worry, you've got the tri-nations coming up. Considering the current state of our match against Sri Lanka, your team would have to be in a pretty sad state if they don't beat NZ. Update; this pulled from cricinfo: Grant Farquhar is depressed at the NZ show . I cannot remember a more pitiful display of batting from our top players. Sad, really, sad. We're currently 58/8, chasing 262. I don't think the Brits need to worry too much. - Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Click for free info on online masters degrees and make $150K/ year http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJnToLNNzIc2vaZBMP0scecpVSc/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT - The Ashes
OK - I was wrong... Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED]: 28 overs to go - 2 wickets in hand - 7.28 per over. The Kiwis should romp in. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting David Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Jan 6, 2007, at 6:54 PM, David Mann wrote: Don't worry, you've got the tri-nations coming up. Considering the current state of our match against Sri Lanka, your team would have to be in a pretty sad state if they don't beat NZ. Update; this pulled from cricinfo: Grant Farquhar is depressed at the NZ show . I cannot remember a more pitiful display of batting from our top players. Sad, really, sad. We're currently 58/8, chasing 262. I don't think the Brits need to worry too much. - Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Click for free info on online masters degrees and make $150K/ year http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJnToLNNzIc2vaZBMP0scecpVSc/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Stone Hawk Drug Rehab Stone Hawk drug rehab has the highest success rate nationwide with 76% http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUi9Cs3dB2Cqdvfdbm8ujvWtsLrL6xG3i/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: OT - The Ashes
I'm not quite sure whether you're insulting the Poms or the Kiwis. Baa... Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Trevor Bailey [EMAIL PROTECTED]: G'day. The only way the Poms can beat the Kiwis is to throw an Ugg boot into the change room before the match. The Kiwis will be too buggered to play then. ;-) Hooroo. Regards, Trevor. Grafton. OZ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Mann Sent: Saturday, 6 January 2007 4:54 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT - The Ashes On Jan 6, 2007, at 11:52 AM, Cotty wrote: I'm surprised at the lack of gloating here...and apprehensive at its arrival. So in a fit if pre-emptive strike rage, I'll start. What a shambles. I'm gutted. Don't worry, you've got the tri-nations coming up. Considering the current state of our match against Sri Lanka, your team would have to be in a pretty sad state if they don't beat NZ. - Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ NOD32 1959 (20070105) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Click to compare save $100's on medical insurance, free quote http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJkon5vsvrFz1J97HxQAthuWsWx/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Two palm trees
Great moody composition and the two palm trees add a nice focal point. I agree with Marcus that it would be better if cropped a bit on the right to remove the 'half man'. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED]: http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=16107full=1 As usual brutal and honest comments are the best ;-). Boris -- -- Refinance and Save with QuickApply No credit checks. 30 second application. Saving 1% could equal $75,000 http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUi3nBgHWJ6dZOnp3lpBASfCiioBrNmR6/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT - The Ashes
Well, we might as well gloat now because things are bound to change eventually. Actually, with so many of the current Australian team retiring, there's a spot for a good all-rounder. Wonder if Freddy might consider emigration?. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 5/1/07, Brian Walters, discombobulated, unleashed: Gloating just isn't something that we Australians do... We are gracious in winning That the sound of hell freezing over? ;-) -- Cheers, Cotty -- Click to get 125% of your home's value, super fast, no lender fees http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJkv4UVXZ7EpT0O2gHf1pQR8uHq/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Introduction (Raw work flow)
Thanks for that Tim. Very useful to know how others approach raw processing. Oh, and welcome Ed! Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Welcome Ed. About raw word flow. I wrote an article describing my work flow I'm not an expert, but this is my take on the task: -- Click to view our discounts on helmets - motorcycles, bikes, or snow http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJpJx0UCkcvsHFqv6DxT0Dfucai/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Introduction
Am I imaging it or is this list getting longer with each new introduction? And what about Cotty? Is he now to be trusted? Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Welcome. BTW, Don't believe anything Paul Stenquist, William Robb, Mark Roberts, Frank Theriault, or Jostein say. :-) Tom C. -- Find a Top Online College Degree We'll narrow down the best online colleges to fit your needs for free! http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUjFnY58lmhDTCnwVN3jjpOtdgf6kInzP/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Introduction
Now which part of that do we believe? Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I don't know WHAT YOU ARE SAYING YOU MORON Cant you see your WRONG WRONG WRONG and I will rise out of the mist and become THE GREAT GOD of the aperture simulator and you shall all perish AND DIE A MISERABLE painful DEATH and be eaten by rabid DAWGS in the street, and I shall continue to become ever more POWERFUL until I can bestow all PENTAX CAMERAS on the planet earth with aperture simulators and then at last I shall be HERALDED as the SAVIOUR Or a twat. -- Cheers, Cotty -- Click for free information on continuing legal education program http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJdWK4laX7ZJBKxzAGb4D1d8cfo/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Two palm trees
I thought Talk Like a Pirate Day was in September. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Perhaps you should've dropped him a line. Ar. He can't stay down with three barrels on him! Not with three barrels, he can't. Now tie me a sheepshank, squirt! Cap'n Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Need cash? Click to get an instant cash advance, bad credit ok http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJe7xruEYbWPoCf94ocDcslzJG0/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: RAW converter of choice
There's also a free limited version with no time restriction, but it's a bit too limited - only allows saving in jpg mode. The free version of the earlier Version 2 of Silkypix allowed saving in tif, which is why I'm using it for the time being. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I bought Silkypix. What came with the K10D was made by Silkypix but is not their main convertor. You can go to their website and download the full blown product for about a 15 day trial. -- Bruce -- Online Degree - Top University Get a new career from one of the top online universities. Request info http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUiVQDvV5HJJ2D9jpi07jE1NZbcCpxjNw/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - what bird is this?
Nicely captured, James. It's a Silvereye (so called for obvious reasons). Very common in most of south east Australia. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting J and K Messervy [EMAIL PROTECTED]: This is one of my first shots with the Sigma 600mm mirror lens I bought from Ebay. Was shot on the K10D with AF540FGZ flash with everything on full manual. http://tinyurl.com/yhyn37 I don't know what kind of bird it is, but they're about the size of a sparrow or finch and they're enjoying the apricots on the tree in our back yard at present. I was about 4 metres away when I took the shot. Cheers James -- Accredited Degree Finder Research accredited schools offering 100% online degrees. http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUiVLMGuyc0YWifjbQYCitnHTrT1Vxvmt/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Only in England (revisited)
Just checking my calendar - I seem to have missed a couple of months (it is April 1, isn't it?) :-) Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Stan Halpin [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I am sure this has been around a few times but don't remember if it made it onto PDML or not... Stan --- £7m cost of telling staff how to keep desks tidy By Paul Stokes Last Updated: 3:03am GMT 05/01/2007 Civil servants are being trained how to keep their desks tidy as part of a £7 million Government project described by one union as madness. Staff at one HM Revenue and Customs complex have had strips of black tape fixed to their desks to mark where items should be placed. The pilot study at the offices at Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, is designed to improve efficiency by clearing clutter and keep computer keyboards, telephones and stationery in their optimum positions. It is included in a programme entitled Lean, introduced by consultants Unipart to improve the performance of public sector workers more used to dealing with red tape. HMRC would not disclose how much Unipart was being paid for its service but the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) yesterday claimed that the dictum to desk-users was part of a £7.4 million national project. One Longbenton worker said: Telling people where they should place their telephone is demeaning and demoralising. It's absurd that all this public money is being spent on this when staff are quite capable of deciding for themselves how their desks should be organised. The union has had reports of staff in one office being asked if a banana was active or inactive, meaning it had to be cleared from a desk unless it was going to be eaten immediately. Kevin McHugh, the PCS branch secretary, said some staff at Longbenton share the same desk, and have to rearrange their workspace, regardless of the tape. He said. This office has been open for 60 years and people have managed to find their pens and staplers without consultants helping them in that time. They are trying to turn people into robots but the whole thing falls down because in certain areas we have hot-desking where different shifts come in and use the same desks. If the person coming in after you has slightly shorter arms, then the markers will be in the wrong place. Marking the desk tends to get members upset sometimes when they've got personal photographs on their desks and they have to move them around. A HMRC spokesman explained it was only right that staff sharing desk space be given advice and support on how to make the most efficient use of the space. She said: It will also help to make sure everyone has what they need to do their job effectively and in turn support working relationships. Staff can still move the things on their desk to positions that suit them best. Lean is all about how we can work more efficiently to deliver an even better service to our customers. -- Multiple Business Insurance Quotes Compare multiple quotes for the best rates on business insurance. http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUibrAfDBsVGtcvspmPfM3uqZnntvHcmc/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Has anyone photographed, or at least seen, this UFO?
Shouldn't that be Aaagh, bite mine matey! (opps, sorry, that was another thread) Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Jan 10, 2007, at 11:42 PM, David Savage wrote: On 1/11/07, Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Jan 10, 2007, at 4:56 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Of course I know that, Bob. I just used that term to get everyone's attention. Just living up to my reputation as a PITA. I like PITA bread sandwiches. Should I respond with Bite mine? Bob -- Refinance Fast and Save! Free Quote Lower your rate, payment, and save. Free quotes from up to 4 lenders. http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUi3nBga2giJylt64slkKApSmAGJFmWNs/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Introduction (Raw work flow)
I've been here just a bit longer but that sounds about right Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED]: The lists name is PDML not PCDML. So in my book Pentax photography (photography techniques and photo philosophy) is on topic. General photography is also on topic as long as what is discussed can be related to Pentax photography. Correct me if I'm wrong. I've only been here a year and a half. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of graywolf Sent: 11. januar 2007 16:24 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Introduction (Raw work flow) Let's put it more bluntly, this is a Pentax Camera list. The photography techniques are somewhat off-topic, and the photo-aesthetic stuff is completely off topic and actually belongs on some other list. The PDML has always been very tolerant of off-topic posts, but the suggestion that the on-topic stuff should be eliminated because someone is not interested in it is so far out it is rather humorous. -graywolf -- Click for home mortgage, fast free, no lender fee, approval today http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJkxcuxXDxh16VykjcGyyX62mmo/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - mystery picture and a re-intoduction (I can now post threads again)
Or perhaps... Looking for Cap'n Bob's treasure' Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Welcome! As a caption for your PESO, how about, Digging ourselves deeper? Mike Thought I would start with a PESO - http://www.pbase.com/kiwibiologist/image/72906411 and a bit of mystery one - you suggest a caption or explanation and we will see whether any knows what's going on in this shot. Just a snap really, but I liked the perverse scene. Alastair Robertson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Find Business Colleges Search for AA, BA, MA, MBA, or PhD programs in over 50 concentrations. http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUiUubFahAdY4qbiGWTdVdvr1xr7a6gaI/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Monitor Calibration - help wanted
John Don't know if this will help but I find both the foillowing links useful, particularly the gamma charts in the first link. http://www.photoscientia.co.uk/Gamma.htm http://www.normankoren.com/makingfineprints1A.html Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting John Coyle [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I recently did a recalibration of my desktop monitor: can't remember nor find the program I used to do it, and now the results are not acceptable (in fact, I'm getting on-screen displays that look OK in Photoshop CS, but are quite different in other viewers, and in print). I've spent some time searching the archives without success for the earlier threads on monitor calibration, so now I'm appealing to the group wisdom for some guidance! All advice gratefully accepted... John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Find the Right Franchise Want to own a franchise business? Look no further. At Find the Right... http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUi5dWHsuD2Ox6hleYMc78SXrvRb0tDud/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Blog Spam
Made me want to dig out my old Don McLean vinyls... As an aside, did you know that the links About | Archives | Links | Contact at the top of the page don't seem to work? Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Been having fun. Some of you may enjoy today's entry. http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Click for free info on online masters degrees and make $150K/ year http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJnToOCJCa4qktME0rIWmjCKT5g/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Comet McNaught
Now, come on. You just added a sloping white line in Photoshop, didn't you. Interesting capture - I went out comet watching too but there was just too much dirty haze in the south west to get a decent view. Saw it through binoculars though. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting J and K Messervy [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I shot this in the back yard this evening (About 1/2 and hour ago actually) with the 600mm mirror lens and 2x teleconverter. That hill is 2 suburbs away (about 3km). This was a 76 second exposure with the wireless remote. I only closed the shutter when the comet disappeared behind the hill. http://tinyurl.com/yyxnj8 Cheers James -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Click here for free information on nursing degrees, up to $150/hour http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJmKixgPwNxxxW9A3ZhOYclAoaJ/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: McNaught in Suburbia
Well done David - I'm jealous. So far from western Sydney, the comet has been in a murky haze. I doubt I'm going to get a photo. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: G'day All, I'm not too impressed with this effort, but here it is anyway: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/K10D/_IGP0744.jpg K10D, FA* 80-200mm f2.8 @ 200mm -w- F 1.7x AF Adapter, f8 @ 8 seconds, ISO 100. Weather permitting I may try again from a better location tomorrow. Cheers, Dave -- Click for free info on business schools and make $150K/ year http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJdShu688sBZwIhxc64sZ10M9dL/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Tioga Pass Scenic
Very dramatic. Love the clouds and long shadows. I'm only just starting to really appreciate good black and white landscapes. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Brendan MacRae [EMAIL PROTECTED]: This one was taken heading toward the summit of Tioga Pass (ele 9945ft) on the way toward Lee Vining and Mono Lake back in October. http://www.primelensphoto.com/images/tioga_pass.jpg 67II, 55mm f4, Pentax Red Fliter, Plus-X. Comments encouraged. -Brendan -- Looking For The Right College? Let us help find the best online masters program for you! http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUjFsQklq0Zyc86mfrMFPvGsTIxBmHhC8/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Hello! (introduction)
No, that's just Cotty being forgetful. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia PS Welcome, Mike Quoting Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Ah, I see I've bridged the credibility gap finally. :-) Tom C. From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: pentax list PDML@pdml.net Subject: Re: Hello! (introduction) Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2007 19:27:02 + On 18/1/07, Mike Dausin (PDML), discombobulated, unleashed: Hello, I've been lurking on the list for a week or two and thought it was about time I introduce myself. (I actually sent a message once already, but it doesn't look like it made it. So forgive me if you get this message twice) Hi Mike, Cotty from the UK here. Pull up a stool. Don't believe anything Frank, Mark, Bill, Paul, several Johns, a couple of Pauls, and a Boris say. -- Get a Home Equity Credit Line Let us match you with leading lenders, free. Form takes 30 seconds. http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUi3wuyVCAHgUujkPC7nb2NAVWcPkhpCN/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: More McNaught from the 'burbs
Absolutely bloody marvellous. I hate you. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: G'day All, 2 PESO's for the price of 1. The first is uncropped, the second had about 1/8th of the RHS cropped (~200kb): http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/PESO/peso_024.htm Any and all comments welcomed. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Click to publish your book fast, high quality presses http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJdBaGx3sAJAZH1F3GACX0WW1zM/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: somebody else's gallery
Debbie is a very expressive person Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I was looking for stuff on the 77mm limited when I came across this gallery, it's a hoot. http://www.pbase.com/mikerigel/debbie -- -- Looking For The Right College? Let us help you select the online college that best fits your needs! http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUjFnY6s5ybmgnwyEBA5C5gthFeeQSfu1/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO -- Left all alone.
Peter I'm not a 'dog person' but that captures a very familiar scene perfectly. I would have called it a Border Collie but I'll bow to Bill's greater knowledge. Here's a link for more info. http://www.burkesbackyard.com.au/1997/archives/27/roadtests/dog_breeds/australian_shepherds Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Sitting in the window of the local coffee shop, you occasionally see a bit of pathos. In this case a dog was left tied to a bench out in the cold while her owners went in for a cup. She stood around disconsolate until they stepped out of the door. http://www.mindspring.com/~morephotos/PESO_--_almostback.html Pentax *ist-Ds w smc Pentax FA 43mm f1.9 Ltd. -- -- Paying too much for Insurance? Let NetQuote Insurance Shopper find the right coverage rate for you. http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUi3Ti6pcBkQhRM9UsJoU9ppCPVMuhLmN/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Water intakes
Hi Sandra Water intake towers on old reservoirs are almost always interesting - not like the purely functional designs used these days. I like the image - the lighting is a bit flat but the muted colours work well. I think the crop is a bit tight on the right hand side and perhaps the image could benifit from a slight overall rotation ant-clockwise to get the walls of the buildings vertical. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Sandra Hermann [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I took this picture yesterday, with my *ds. I went to take pictures of Eagles but they must not have wanted their pictures taken. This is something I have always wanted to do. This is also the first time in 11 yrs I have been laid off in Jan. So I figured why not. Well I guess I will have to try again next week. This is one of the pictures I took. I would appreciate any comments. Thank you sandy. http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/cat/3342/display/7764310 http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/mypics/698154 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Online Cash Loans - Up to $1500 Approval in minutes. All online. No credit checks. Hassle-Free. http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUi3iJ2shdLgh0iKs9QHUsZXQ3CAAmBUZ/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Moral dilemma
Just what you did, I think. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting John Coyle [EMAIL PROTECTED]: What would you have done? Yesterday, a young man died in the small park opposite where I live. The street was full of police and their vehicles, for about 5 hours all told. Despite the fact that I could see all this action, and from our roof could see the body and the various examinations taking place, I did not shoot a single photograph. I'll leave any further comment at this stage... John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -- Accredited Online Doctoral Degrees Find online doctorates from accredited colleges. Browse subjects. http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUjj0fllheVb3PuWQtIxewPIEF1ElVARS/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Moral dilemma
Yes I think that does it! Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 1/23/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Define distasteful ! Filming/reporting a best of blue vein cheese tasting. Cheers, Dave -- Save On Your Health Insurance Compare multiple quotes to save with NetQuote's free service http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUi3OrSwrAoYP1wekXdiUWQjt6WDOlqtf/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
OT: Enough excitement for one evening
Sitting back watching the Kiwis obliterate the Poms (cricket, guys) - glass of red in hand - when a storm came in from the west over the mountains. Nothing unusual about that - summer storms are to be expected here but the lightning was very close. Took a look out the back window and noticed an orange glow in the back paddock - said orange glow soon developed into a very serious looking grass fire which was being whipped along by strong winds. I was understandably nervous at this stage as the flames were reaching about 20 feet into the air and we have about 100 or so eucalypts between the house and the paddock. Fortunately, the storm started to produce some rain, gentle at first but a heavy downpour doused the flames after half an hour or so. I felt a bit of a dill talking to the fire brigade officers under an umbrella... I've never experienced lightning-induced fire before - not keen to experience it again. I'm going to lie down now Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia -- Click for free info on detox treatments for drug alcohol dependency http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJl248nyk72SCmxK7lNeNuQlSxG/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Enough excitement for one evening
I thought about pictures but the idea of carrying a metal tripod out in the lightning put me off. I know, I'm a wimp Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Damn it man pictures Where are the pictures? :-) Seriously though, that would scare to doo doo out of me. Cheers, Dave On 1/23/07, Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sitting back watching the Kiwis obliterate the Poms (cricket, guys) - glass of red in hand - when a storm came in from the west over the mountains. Nothing unusual about that - summer storms are to be expected here but the lightning was very close. Took a look out the back window and noticed an orange glow in the back paddock - said orange glow soon developed into a very serious looking grass fire which was being whipped along by strong winds. I was understandably nervous at this stage as the flames were reaching about 20 feet into the air and we have about 100 or so eucalypts between the house and the paddock. Fortunately, the storm started to produce some rain, gentle at first but a heavy downpour doused the flames after half an hour or so. I felt a bit of a dill talking to the fire brigade officers under an umbrella... I've never experienced lightning-induced fire before - not keen to experience it again. I'm going to lie down now -- Click for second home mortgage, fast free, no fees, approval today: http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJkw6jW9Xstjen4h8lyX1mrWpdb/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Enough excitement for one evening
Thanks, Charles. The interesting thing is that despite consistent rain all night, the tree/grass is still smoldering. I'll drag a hose down there later today to make sure it's completely out. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Jan 23, 2007, at 7:11, David Savage wrote: Damn it man pictures Where are the pictures? :-) My reaction precisely. Seriously though, that would scare to doo doo out of me. Same here. Glad to hear that the rain took care of it! -- Click here for huge discounts on tradeshow supplies - special offer http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJlQAIu5imD46ba6R68XfDDmMY4/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Working with my K10D Raw images
Barry, Some love it and some hate it but you can try Silkypix for free. The website has a free 'Lite' version. It's too limited for serious use in my view (only allows saving in jpg for one thing) but it will give you a good idea of whether the full version is for you. http://www.isl.co.jp/SILKYPIX/english/download/ I've tried Lightroom and yes, I think it's excellent. However, I supect Adobe will charge accordingly. I've also been using the lite version of Bibble and I'm impressed. It has very few limitations compared with the 'pro' version and isn't outrageously priced. You can download a trial version. Acording to the web site the latest version supports the K10D http://www.bibblelabs.com/index.html In so far as 'flames' are concerned, I had enough last night (see other thread Enough excitement for one night) Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Barry Rice [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hey Walter, Godfrey, Perry, et al. Thanks for the leads on Lightroom. I'm going to download the beta. I suppose this version will expire in February, then I'll have to buy it. I have the impression that Adobe bought RawShooter specifically to kill it; I'm not sure this is the case. By the way, almost immediately after I sent my first query about the K10D raw images, I noticed that much of this was already covered in the archives. Apologies for not noticing this, thanks for not flaming me! -- Click for free information on accounting careers, up to $150/hour http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJdOYUeUacKz1d1RynApJGYYceR/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Enough excitement for one evening
Imagine rising panic followed by the calming influence of rain... Seriously, what are we going to do about your cricketers? I'm still scratching my head about last night's result. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I'll try just as hard as you to imagine the scene ;-) -- Cheers, Cotty -- Get a spam free email account - Visit http://www.bluebottle.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Flying
I looked at it in a panorama crop (by cropping off about 15% at the bottom) but I feel it works best as is. A very nice capture Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I'd like some feedback on this. The issue is whether to crop it or not. What I like about this presentation is that you can get the sense of them flying over the trees. Cropping removes that context. On the other hand, there is sufficient detail in the ducks to handle some crop. Pentax K10D, Tokina AT-X AF 400/5.6, Handheld ISO 200, 1/500 sec @ f/8 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4280.htm Comments welcome -- Bruce -- Get a spam free email account - Visit http://www.bluebottle.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Working with my K10D Raw images
A street price of $100 or less for Lightroom would make me take notice. However, I'm finding Bibble Lite excellent also (I have an earlier free version which supports the DS - the current version sells for $70). It doesn't seem too dissimilar to Adobe Camera Raw in the way it works (not that I've used ACR but I have Bruce Fraser's book on it and the workflow he describes seems to be adaptable to Bibble). By the way, Fraser is a great loss - I received a copy of his book on image sharpening at Christmas and have learnt more about sharpening (and image processing generally) in the last two weeks than I had worked out in the previous 2-3 years. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Jan 23, 2007, at 1:10 PM, Brian Walters wrote: ... I've tried Lightroom and yes, I think it's excellent. However, I suspect Adobe will charge accordingly. ... I'm sure they will charge accordingly. Apple charges a list price of $299 for Aperture, targeted to professional usage and with a feature set that is in most ways quite similar. Lightroom is targeted to a broader audience and will most likely be priced below that. Personally, I think $200-250 list with a street price around $180 is perfectly fair for what I'm seeing in features and quality. Who knows? it might come in at a Photoshop Elements price level, around $90, as a replacement. Time will tell. In the meanwhile, it's free during the beta period and I'm getting a lot of work done with it. G -- Click for free info on online degrees and make $150K/ year http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJnTICHCq4PGWRWko6hg0W2nxFc/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Enough excitement for one evening
Hi Peter, Quoting Peter McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hi Brian, Experienced the same storm (I'm in Cranebrook). I'm surprised there aren't more fires - there certainly was lots of appropriate lightning! Glad to hear all is ok. We've had enough of fires around this place... Seems like we're neighbours - I'm across the hill in Castlereagh. We should get together when the the weather cools down and take some photos. If the current rain continues I might not need to put out any embers. Here's hoping Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia -- Looking For The Right College? We can help you select the online college that best fits your needs! http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUjFpzvpTSmEFLTuT94i7XDK9IzNBiGCR/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Enough excitement for one evening
Hi Peter Quoting Peter McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Sounds like a plan to me. Can't smell any more smoke, so I presume the rain did its work? Pretty much - although I strung together about 6 hose lengths so I could get some water into the still smouldering bits. Despite all the rain, a surprising amount of heat was still evident beneath the grass clumps. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia -- Need Help Repairing Your Credit? Eliminate or consolidate your debt. Cut by 50%, payoff in 12-36 months http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUi20XE4KS0h78RtmuauuPyP81OUUYZdb/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D RAW convertion.
I completely agree with Godfrey's recommendation of Real World Camera Raw By Bruce Fraser (even though I don't have CS2). It's a bargain at its full price but I recently picked up a second hand copy through Amazon and got it airmailed to Australia for under $20 total. Grab a copy - you wont regret it. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Jan 24, 2007, at 10:38 PM, Jens Bladt wrote: Thanks guys. Photodhop is not the converter for me. It doesn't do batch convertions, does it? Inf image is opended and converted at the time, right? I need batch conversion. For series that has to look alike and for panoramas, where many shots has to be converted in the exact same way. Photoshop CS2 can batch convert hundreds if not thousands of exposures at a time, depending upon available memory and disk space. You use it with its workflow and file browsing companion application, Bridge, and the Camera Raw plug-in. You use Bridge to do the browsing and file selection, set all the RAW parameters as desired in Camera Raw, then tell Camera Raw where to output them and in what format. Click a button and it's done in however long your computer takes to grind through the processing. You need to get a copy of Real World Camera Raw with Photoshop CS2 and do a little reading, Jens. I regularly process several hundred RAW files in a single action with Photoshop CS2. G -- Need Cash Fast? Try PaydayLoanToday Overnight deposit $500 guaranteed. Unbelievable low fees. No hassles. http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUi3kkrtDesZH3zEx4wTdiKWUoGA7xVoZ/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: advice for re-use of images
There's no right or wrong answer to this. I run a website on Australian flora for an Association that I belong to. The site has a gallery of several hundred images (some good, some pretty ordinary). Most of the images are mine but there are photos by others also. Like your site, all images belong to the original photographer and not the Association. I occasionally get requests for use of images for both online and print publications. My attitude is that, if the use is for a commercial venture then a fee should be payable to the photographer. For educational and no-profit organistaions I usually agree to an acknowledgement of both the photographer and the Association (provided the photographer in question is happy with that). How much to charge - difficult to say because some commercial publications are more commercial than others. I recently asked and got $85 per image for one-off, non-exclusive use in a print publication. This was for a well known publisher. However, another smaller publisher baulked at the thought of paying anything even though I was prepared to negotiate an affordable fee. A lot of authors seem to regard images as a afterthought and don't seem to budget any cost for them - a particularly irritating attitude, I think - if they intend to make money out of a publication it seems reasonable that the photographer should receive something as well). Getting back to your issue, I think I would be happy with an acknowledgement in this case and reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs. I'd try to negotiate that each image included a link back to the original wesite so that other potential publishers know where to come (and maybe they would be prepared to pay). Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia PS - That's a really interesting gallery you have and I suspect it's a great resouce. I can't imagine that there's many others like it. Here's the link to mine: http://asgap.org.au/gallery.html Quoting Alastair Robertson [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hi All some advice would be appreciated - my wife and I run a website on soil invertebrates http://soilbugs.massey.ac.nz that we developed from a grant from a government agency my wife got. It is a freely available website which contains a lot of images of animals. We retain the copyright to these images. Recently we were approached by the Museum of New Zealand who is putting together an online encyclopedia that will take several years to build. They are currently working on a natural history section and want to re-use some of our images for their encyclopedia. At first it was just one or two images which we sent free with just a promise of acknowledgement of source etc. They offered to pay costs but it didn't seem worth it for just one or two images. However, now they want quite a few more as they move on to new parts of the encyclopedia. We are now wondering whether we ought to charge for the use of these images. Part of me thinks we should just keep agreeing to give them away as it is for a good cause, but another part says I should be recouping some costs for future enablement. What do you think? Should we charge and if so how much? The images will be low-res web-only images and we will still own the copyright to them. Any suggestions welcome Alastair PS the front page to our website is running slow at the moment - there is a small bug in the counter which we keep forgetting to fix. If you want to skip this page and go the image gallery you can try this link http://soilbugs.massey.ac.nz/gallery.php -- -- Top Online CJ Programs Get your associate or bachelor criminal justice degree while you work. http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUjFdpo7XzJw4p0o8nbCvpCEiVO88XUFc/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: advice for re-use of images
Hi Marcus Actually I didn't - it's in the Postscript. Admittedly not the most obvious place to put it. Anyway, here it is again: http://asgap.org.au/gallery.html Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Markus Maurer [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hi Brian you forgot the link ;-) greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Brian Walters Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2007 11:26 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: advice for re-use of images There's no right or wrong answer to this. I run a website on Australian flora for an Association that I belong to. The site has a gallery of several hundred images (some good, some pretty ordinary). Most of the images are mine but there are photos by others also. Like your site, all images belong to the original photographer and not the Association. -- Microsoft Certification Find top schools near you offering Microsoft certification training. http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUi6tMbEBgh4AccJgxKJzuKIWJOxEMypI/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Eneloop batteries on DS or Flash?
Quick question Do Eneloops require a special charger of can they be charged on a standard NiMH charger? Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Jan 26, 2007, at 8:05, Dave Kennedy wrote: Anyone using Eneloop batteries in their cameras or flash? Just wondering how they perform. Dell.ca has a good one-day deal on them today. I've been running them in my DS since mid November. It's a delight to just pick up the DS and use it (especially after letting it sit for a week - poor camera!) without having to think about whether or not there is a charge left in there. I just picked up another set to put into my Sunpak flash. Soon I'll get a 3rd set for my Sigma Flash and I'll be quite satisfied. -Charles -- Become A Court Reporter Want a career in Court Reporting? Find a school near you.Get info now. http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUiUHf5T0xAh7xnJ5ISH7HC3Awb94dKL7/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Eneloop batteries on DS or Flash?
Thanks Rob I think I'll have to look seriously at these. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 27/01/07, Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Quick question Do Eneloops require a special charger of can they be charged on a standard NiMH charger? They are still Ni-HM chemistry so any charger capable of managing Ni-HM batteries will do, though to optimize performance you're best off using a charger that charges each cell independently rather than in sets of two or four. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Cut Postage Costs! The Pitney Bowes mailstation. 90-day free trial $50 free postage! http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUiqA4ZOlN0iPBSheR3byAXMDRnokSjj0/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Olympian (a salesperson's story) (long)
No, not too long, John. And a good, informative story. I've always admired Olympus but I've been too heavily invested into Pentax to seriously consider making a change and I have always been a bit suspicious of the 4/3 system. I just can't see how it has much of a future given the small size of the sensor. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting John Celio [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Godfrey wrote: I have several times nearly bought an Olympus E-1. It was the hottest contender next to Pentax when I was choosing what to buy in late 2004 When the E-1 first came out (fall 2003), I had been selling cameras for about a year. The Pentax *istD was coming out at the time, and I was trying to decide which I should get. I owned a Pentax ZX-30, plus a couple Sigma lenses, so it would be good to not have to buy extra lenses for the D. I also owned an Olympus C-3030, their first 3 megapixel PS camera. I loved it, and had become an Olympus digital fan at work. In the lead-up to the E-1's release, none of us thought much of the camera (aside from our boss, who had gotten to try one at PMA that year). It had only five megapixels, instead of the then-standard six in everyone else's cameras. I was disappointed that the camera only used Compact Flash memory instead of Olympus' new XD format, because of the bent pin problem I've mentioned in other threads. When we finally got the camera in the store, a few of my coworkers fell in love with it immediately. It was built like a tank (seriously. you should have seen how beat-up the Olympus tech rep's sample was, and it still functioned flawlessly), and the original lens lineup was fast and SHARP! We shot sample pics frequently and printed them at 12x18 (which was the largest size our Agfa printers could produce). The fact that it was the only camera at the time with dust-removal made it relatively simple to sell if the customer wasn't worried about price. Price. That was the downside, for my purchasing choice. The E-1 system was built for professionals, and I just couldn't swing that kind of cash. I got the *istD and the rest, as far as my Pentax obsession goes, is history. At first, my coworkers and I didn't sell many E-1s, because the price was something hard for customers to swallow. We were in an affluent area, but $2000+ (for just the camera and one lens) is hard to sell to most people. The Olympus rep, along with my boss, frequently told us that the E-1 was a great thing to sell, because lenses and accessories couldn't be found anywhere else, so people would come back to us for their next purchases. It made sense, but it didn't help very much. Then Olympus had a sales contest. First person to sell 20 E-1s would get a free outfit. Our best salesmen, who I'll call R and S, went into competition mode and started pushing the camera like crazy. Eventually, the contest was opened to anyone who sold 15 cameras, and then the rest of us started loving the E-1. Before you accuse us of something, I'd like to mention that every camera company offers sales incentives and contests from time to time. Olympus was desperately trying to get its brand-new camera out into the market, so they were a little more aggressive than other companies. Besides, we all loved the camera, and we never tried to push it on people who came in for something specific (like if they asked for a specific camera, instead of show me some digital SLRs). That would be unethical. So, we all loved the E-1. I sometimes wished I'd bought one instead of my D because of dust issues, but then I remembered Pentax's much smaller size backwards-compatibility and was content. By the end of the contest, half my coworkers were shooting E-1s, and I was THIS close to getting one for myself. I didn't make it, but I did manage to get myself a really nice pair of Olympus binoculars. Then the lower-end Evolt E-300 came out. Noisy as hell, with it's eight megapixels, and the kit lenses weren't nearly as good as the original E-1 lenses. Still, it was a popular camera, and the dust-removal feature was a Canon- and Nikon-killer for most soccer moms. Our rep kept saying an E-2 would be coming soon, but it never came. The E-500 showed up one day, and it became a big seller. I think its more conventional SLR look helped with that. I'm really not sure why they went back to the flat design for the E-330, but the live view thing seemed popular. Let's not mention the E-400. Anyway, enough rambling! The E-1 was a fantastic camera, but later models with higher resolutions have been plagued with bad noise problems. If you ask me, the reason the E-2 has been delayed so many times is because of the noise issue. The 4/3 sensor is just too dang small to handle the kind
Re: PESO - Daddy long legs
Now that's the sort of picture nightmares are made of Nice focus on the body and rear (middle?) legs. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting J and K Messervy [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I found this specimen in the bathroom today and took a few shots with the macro lens and wireless, off camera flash. Bouncing the flash off the floor tiles the spider was on gave it this fragile, made of glass look. http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a271/ShermanHJ60/DaddyLongLegs.jpg Cheers James -- Adjustable Rate Refinance Get an adjustable rate refinance loan - 4 free quotes. Bad credit OK. http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUibZ8u8K22tk3OGDLNEOD4KPfSKRfNe0/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax Life Article
I haven't tried this particular method (but I'll definitely give it a whirl). I'm playing around with another two-pass sharpening method described by Bruce Fraser in Real World Sharpening. It basically uses a USM routine on the image edges followed by a high pass sharpening. It has definite possibilities but it's far more complex than Benjamin Kanarek's method. I'm still trying to work out the optimum USM settings. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED]: http://pentaxlife.com/ Anyone try the sharpening technique of Benjamin Kanarek on the Pentax Life website? I tried it on a few shots and just the two stage unsharp mask technique looked pretty good. The additional layers merge was hit or miss depending on the subject. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Get a spam free email account - Visit http://www.bluebottle.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
McNaught - At Last!!
After a couple of weeks of crappy or overcast skies, Comet McNaught was finally visible for a few nights in late January 2007 in western Sydney. This image was taken from my back paddock while being devoured by mosquitos. http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/PAW/mcnaught.html pathetic excuse The comet is now above the horizon for a longer period that when it was first visible but it's further from the sun and fainter. I took this image at low ISO so the comet and stars have moved during the exposure. I probably should have tried a higher ISO but wanted to minimise noise. /pathetic excuse Details *ist DS *Tamron SP 70-210 mm zoom lens at 210 mm - this is the fastest long lens I have (constant f3.5). f 3.5 @ 20 sec Raw image converted in Silky Pix Lite and post-processed in Adobe Photoshop Elements 1 Not as good as some others posted here - but at least I got a photo! Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia -- Get a spam free email account - Visit http://www.bluebottle.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: McNaught - At Last!!
Apparently if you wait a few thousand years you still won't see it. Reports I've read suggest that this is it's first? and last visit as its likely to break up. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: There's nothing wrong with that. It took me 3 tries before I got something I was really pleased with :-) At least you can say you saw it. I had no intention of waiting around a few thousand years to see it again ;-) Cheers, Dave On 1/30/07, Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: After a couple of weeks of crappy or overcast skies, Comet McNaught was finally visible for a few nights in late January 2007 in western Sydney. This image was taken from my back paddock while being devoured by mosquitos. http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/PAW/mcnaught.html Not as good as some others posted here - but at least I got a photo! -- Click for dental plans with huge savings, top service and coverage http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJew4J7MFZZE5CDJSFE3pVqKhYB/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: McNaught - At Last!!
I think that should be McNought. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED]: McNaught comes to nought. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Walters Sent: 30 January 2007 13:06 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: McNaught - At Last!! Apparently if you wait a few thousand years you still won't see it. Reports I've read suggest that this is it's first? and last visit as its likely to break up. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Free Copier Price Quotes Compare copier prices features from multiple dealers and save! http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUjNDKNikOZkK90r26kJEEtclVcpE6Eny/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D - very positive review in Amateur Photographer (UK)
I think that's valid grounds for removal from the list. Damn it man, the list is about Enablement not Disablement! :-) Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Colin J [EMAIL PROTECTED]: This is a very good time to be a Pentax user. I am already regretting selling most of my Pentax gear! -- Debt Consolidation Quote to Save! Owe $20,000 or more? Cut payments 50%, be debt free fast, and save! http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUi27piaY6b7Menw91d3gYp6xWCJMDQRY/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - A bit odd
Nice contrast between the stump and the sky. Just shows how mundane objects can make for very attractive images. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED]: This is a broken off tree stump. The lighting, coloring of the wood and the sky as background cause it to look sort of like a mountain or something. I'm not even sure how appealing it is, but it is rather interesting. Pentax K10D, DA 16-45/4, Handheld ISO 100, 1/125 sec @ f/13 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4285.htm Comments welcome -- -- Bad Credit HE Mortgage Refinance Compare multiple HE loan amounts and rates. Serious inquiries only. http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/MhtYWUi3wuxOpssolumeTSM0XPe8ChWOpjP6Y/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Future PUG Themes
Hi all Anyone know what the future themes are? The list at: http://pug.komkon.org/general/themes.html stops at January 2007. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia -- Click here to meet local singles for dating, romance and fun http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJpvKCkDF49JXkpaPvlpVnR41Wt/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: The Perfect Bag
As others have said there is no perfect bag. I have 3 (all Lowepro - not because they're any better than the others; two came with cameras I bought on Ebay and I kept them). For my basic walking around bag the Lowepro Nova 1 holds the DS with 16-45 zoom attached plus a 80-320 zoom and some accessories). That covers a good range of photographic possibilities. If I want a bit more, the Lowepro Nova 3 will fit another lens or two, a flash and maybe a point and shoot camera. Finally, I use the Lowepro Compu Daypack, which is the only one I specifically purchased. It's designed to carry a laptop computer in addition to camera gear, but I don't have a laptop and use that compartment for books, maps, documents etc). The bottom compartment fits the DS and a couple of extra lenses and the front compartment will take a long lens, a flash bracket with flash and cables already attached and accessories. The bag is by no means perfect but it's the best I've come across for carrying camera gear plus other non-photographic odds and ends. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Survey: What, in your opinion, is the perfect bag for being able to carry around a camera (with lens attatched) and a spare lens or two (or a lens and flash), plus various other things (maybe a book, or a notepad and pens, or (on the extreme end) a laptop). I have a Crumpler bag that is *almost* perfect. It's a sling-style bag, which I absolutely love. So much better than regular shoulder bags and backpacks. I'm looking for something just a little better. John -- Click to get 125% of your home's value, super fast, no lender fees http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJkv4OhL7kX8VAFc89Da0CSKv2k/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax Gallery
So am I but I think it probably means bull-artist. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hey I'm listed under Artists. When did I become an artist? vbg Cheers, Dave -- Click for free info on detox treatments for drug alcohol dependency http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJl2487UtNB51WtpTpzqcaGORne/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax Gallery Response
Ann Just to clarify. You need to send the request for an Artist Code to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm not sure if clicking on the Contact Us link on the Gallery website goes to the same people. It may, but if you don't get a response in 3-4 days (that's how long my code took), it might be worth trying again at the above address. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED]: David J Brooks wrote: You need to request the artist number Ann. Mine took a bout 24 hours. Dave Thats what I did... no response yet ann -- Click for free info on online degrees and make $150K/ year http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJnTIExSdBdGvF8KTqWrGvdD78y/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Interesting software?
Yes - does appear to have possibilities. It will take a while to figure out the best combinations of program options. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Sandy Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED]: From researchers at respectable instutution: Open source algorithm for image denoising and interpolation, using state-of-the-art image processing techniques. http://www.greyc.ensicaen.fr/~dtschump/greycstoration/index.html -- Sandy Harris Quanzhou, Fujian, China -- Click to get free info on kitchen remodeling at 50% - 70% off http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJgmhlLfbasH7bxgFjtfcgXkceA/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: bus stop -- hmmm that other link didnt work try this
I like that. At first I wondered about the strange reflections across the image until the penny dropped. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED]: http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/2468804/7#136711608-L-LB ann -- Click to get 125% of your home's value, super fast, no lender fees http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJkv4PlYb1WAcZLwLVcaBlj8D2I/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Why can't I see Pentax User Gallery Thumbnails Photos?
Is Bob referring to the Pentax Photo Gallery (on the Pentax USA site) or PDML's Pentax User Gallery? If it's the Pentax Photo Gallery at: http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/index-flash.jsp? then I think it's necessary to have the Flash Plug-in installed for whatever web browser is being used. If its the PUG at: http://www.pug.komkon.org/ then I don't know as that's a fairly standard HTML page. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Bob, While I have no idea why you're not able to bring up the Pentax Gallery, maybe I should have been more sensitive to your frustration. Sorry, Jack --- Bob Blakely [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I assume no one else has or has ever had this problem, so no help can be found here. Regards, Bob... -Original Message- From: Jack Davis Subject: Re: Why can't I see Pentax User Gallery Thumbnails Photos? I give up, why can't you? ;-)) --- Bob Blakely [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Why can't I see Pentax User Gallery Thumbnails Photos? Regards, Bob... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Get a spam free email account - Visit http://www.bluebottle.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Old Train Station
I'm getting a broken link - have you taken the image down for more Photoshoping? Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Shel and I went up to Napa on Sunday. He put up with my almost constant chatter and also showed me how to use my DS better (stopping the ringing, the DOF/exposure switch, and how to use a K lens too). I partly went up to capture more mustard -- in vineyards if I could find it. We stopped at the abandoned old Napa Train Station and I liked the way it framed the mustard/vineyard in the background. I've been studying a Photoshop book and this particular photo presented me with a nice exercise in layers, masks, and using levels, etc. I think it's fairly successful PS-wise. http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/station.htm Comments welcome. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- Are you safe? Click for free quote on home security system. Sale! http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJqDUGXNXc5tuQOd74Mgljjc6x0/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Old Train Station
Ah, yes. There it is... Don't know what the original was like but this is pretty good. I especially like the composition. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting [EMAIL PROTECTED]: In a message dated 3/19/2007 2:50:03 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm getting a broken link - have you taken the image down for more Photoshoping? Cheers Brian = Yes, I did, but I put it back up. Actually, I thought I put it back up, but I forgot about browser caching. Reuploaded, double checked, and it's there now, a bit lighter with color correction. Not sure I like it as well as the first version, but think it's okay. Not a big difference, anyway. Sorry about that. -- Click to become a massage therapist and work for yourself http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJdiGxld4LDmc9cLmFo1cpc7eqs/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Facts about the PDML's favorite photographer
Family List? PDML?? Quoting P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]: He can't be a total wanker, he has a son. Unless the conception was done through a straw... (What I wanted to say wouldn't have fit on a family list either). Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia -- Click to find great rates on life insurance, save big, shop here http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJkoHoboXHPHKsenQi7OtEZG72K/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Spring Morning
It's a nice shot but I don't see a focal point to really grab my interest. I wonder if getting closer to the small palm in the foreground, so it's larger in the frame, would help. I think the colour version is better - the BW version lacks contrast. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED]: This is what I awoke to this AM in my backyard. Color or BW?? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/SpringSunriseweb.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/SpringSunrisewebBW.jpg Walt -- Click for free info on using seach engines to expand your business http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJlFGj5ZKKmXmLgGj3n3H2rjtTY/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Web site review
Hi Nick
The site is a bit spartan but there's nothing wrong with that if you want to
keep things simple.
A couple of suggestions:
I think the pages would look better if there was more white space between the
images and the text. There are several ways of doing this but if you're not
using style sheets, probably the simplest here is to use an invisible 1 pixel x
1 pixel spacer gif (that can be resized to suit) next to the existing image.
For example, on your main page replace img src=nickmug1.jpg align=right
by:
img src=nickmug1.jpg align=rightimg src=space.gif align=right
width=20 height=459
You can change the width of space.gif to vary the amount of white space (the
height parameter is the height of the main image)
The space.gif image is easily created in most image editing programs but I can
email you one if you want it.
The other thing I would do is to try to exercise some control over the font
used. It's difficult to really control this but one thing you could do is to
insert a font style in head tags of each page. For example:
head
titleNick Wright Photography/title
style type=text/css
BODY { background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10pt }
/style
/head
This will force a sans serif text unless a user specifically sets up their
browser to over-ride the font.
Cheers
Brian
++
Brian Walters
Western Sydney Australia
Quoting Nick Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
I threw up a simple Web site, and I was wondering if you all would
tell me what you thought of it. Professionally-speaking.
I hate fancy flashy sites. So mine probably appears a bit spartan.
But
I would like to know what you all think. Thanks a lot.
The addy is:
http://www.phojonick.com/
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Re: Web site review part the second
I like this better but I still think you should specify a basic preferred font - I think the page looks better in a sans-serif font rather than the Times New Roman that is the default for most browsers. Also the links at the bottom might look better in a slightly smaller font and bolded. On each page I'd remove the link for the current page (eg. on the home page, leave 'Home' in the links row but take out its link). I'd also get rid of the underlines in the links but this requires specifying a style in either an internal or external style sheet. Good design would also indicate using alt attributes in the image descriptions. It would also be usual to specify summary attributes for tables but as your tables are used mainly for page layout, this is probably not so important here. Cheers Brian Quoting Nick Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Okay, so you all thought my last one sucked. I was trying to go for something specific, and apparently I failed pretty big. So I was digging around and found the code for my site I did back in early 2003. I still liked the layout so I updated it and put it up instead. I'm interested to know what you think of it. http://www.phojonick.com/ -- Click to consolidate debt and lower month expenses http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJklApBDCdekqGZg99p9V4P6LFI/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Neglected
I like the idea and the result certainly looks 'olde' but I think I'd like it more if the border was a bit less defined - perhaps fading over a larger area or having the outer edge less white. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Peter McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hi, I spent an afternoon in some private gardens at Mt Wilson recently. On the way out I found this old fountain and grabbed a couple of so-so, blurry snaps. My excuse is it was dark in there, the light was waning, and I on 2 knee trying to focus, hold everything still and not topple over. I was sitting here tonight thinking I might as well toss them out, when I decided to make the one half-decent shot look as old as the fountain. I sorta like the end result, but I'd welcome constructive criticism. Here it is: http://www.pbase.com/petergly/image/76297420 Thanks! Peter in Western Sydney -- Click for travel nursing jobs and see the world, up to $120k/ year http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJmMHXGJTfdOY7WmgS19dSZXkVG/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Gime Gime!
Excellent Jan - it would be good without the young bird nearby but the hungry chick really adds that extra character to the image. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Jan van Wijk [EMAIL PROTECTED]: A follow-up from the Grebe shot I did Yesterday, with better lighting and overal sharpness. Shot with A* 300mm f/2.8 + 1.7x converter on a monopod ... http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?id=214 Comments welcome! Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- Click to lower your debt and consolidate your monthly expenses http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJklg2QuExaDTUxUsSTtONcRASk/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: Tufts and Shadows
Hi all I haven't PESOed for a while so here's one that the Pentax Gallery declined. I'm fairly ambivalent about what they accept and reject but I was a bit disappointed that this one didn't make the cut. Were they right? Cheers Brian http://tinyurl.com/2bkbow http://picasaweb.google.com/supera1000/PESO/photo?authkey=X7kmHo_6wyc#5047600124316606562 -- Click for home mortgage, fast free, no lender fee, approval today http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJkxcuy0rYTapRm0pf23vJYpPRT/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Another PayPal Scam
I really love the way that many of these scams are worded. It's always a dead giveaway that the email is bogus. Some time ago Pay Pal scamers were worried that the suspension of my Pay Pal account would reduce the pleasure of your on line experience. Needless to say those sort of emails (in fact any that require me to click on a link) are quickly consigned to the waste basket. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED]: tryed to telephonically reach you -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Shel Belinkoff Sent: 30 March 2007 03:43 To: PDML Subject: Another PayPal Scam Received this message from Paypal today ... We recently have determined that different computers have logged into your PayPal account, and multiple password failures were present before the login. One of our Customer Service employees has already tryed to telephonically reach you. As our employee did not manage to reach you, this email has been sent to your notice. Therefore your account has been temporary suspended. We need you to confirm your identity in order to regain full privileges of your account. If this is not completed by 28 March, 2007, we reserve the right to terminate all privileges of your account indefinitly, as it may have been used for fraudulent purposes. We thank you for your cooperation in this manner. To confirm your identity please follow the link below: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr.php?cmd=_login-run Thank you for your patience in this matter. PayPal - Customer Service Heads up boys and girls Shel -- Click to lower your debt and consolidate your monthly expenses http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJklg4KTU38lbrTyO7jRy0krH5z/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Dublin House, New York (repost)
What about F. So overwhelmed by PDML posts that I missed it. Anyway, I've seen it now. Nice and colourful but the wires running across the sign detract a bit (you didn't have wire cutters handy, I take it.) Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Posted a few days ago with no feedback at all. Since I sulk when I don't get attention, I'm posting it again: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5782865 Taken on a nocturnal stroll in Manhattan's upper west side a few weeks ago. Choose one: A. So boring that I fell asleep before I could comment on it B. So burdened with gross defects that tactful comment was impossible C. So ordinary that I just moved on to the next PESO D. So ravishing that I was paralyzed and couldn't comment on it E. All of the above Rick http://www.photo.net/photos/RickW -- Click to consolidate debt and lower month expenses http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJklAm222HYTPUv06JNwKSDQL9i/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Tufts and Shadows
David x 2, Peter, Kenneth, Marnie Thanks for the comments. Peter - how do I nominate you to be on the Pentax Gallery selection panel? :-) Marnie, Kenneth - you may be right about the image not being a strong thumbnail and being too subtle - then again, maybe they just didn't like it. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia At 02:37 PM 30/03/2007, Brian Walters wrote: Hi all I haven't PESOed for a while so here's one that the Pentax Gallery declined. I'm fairly ambivalent about what they accept and reject but I was a bit disappointed that this one didn't make the cut. Were they right? -- Click here if you're tired of your job and want to double your salary http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJdHoIcdX1wAAZ9v2yDD1wOt6mx/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Fairy Bower Falls
I can't image having the patience (or the computer power) to do this. I dips me lid Obviously it loses a lot of impact at the small scale - looking at the web image it doesn't look like a panorama. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting J and K Messervy [EMAIL PROTECTED]: This is a 30 (!) shot panorama (5 rows of 6 shots). Each shot was taken at 55mm focal length and the stitched image was a little over 1gb and equivalent to 123 megapixels! This has been heavily resized obviously but I'll be printing this about 60cm by 35cm when I've got the money. These falls are in Morton National Park in the NSW Southern Highlands and last Sunday I had them all to myself. It's a 1.1 km walk one way to the base of the falls and it is very steep...basically steps cut into the cliff. The effort was worth it though, what a beautiful place it is. http://tinyurl.com/2tp8jh Cheers James -- Click here for free information on nursing jobs, up to $150/hour http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJmLlI5SFkW0cPl4qtyqxBRAdhj/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Harriman Reservoir
Hi Russell As others have commented, it seems dark but, in any case, there doesn't seem to be any strong feature in the image that grabs attention. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Russell Kerstetter [EMAIL PROTECTED]: This is a reservoir/lake near my mother-in-law's house. Also this is the first photo I have processed with iPhoto. I was using Lightroom beta, iPhoto definately has less features and some irritating limitations, but it does have the 'touch-up' tool, which is pretty handy. http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/IMGP2882.html Honest comments please, thanks for looking. Russ -- Click here to find single Christians that want to meet you today http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJpun8CvRzedqOPbY9uXtHbgrJU/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Enablement - Monolta AL-F
Hi Jens That flash system sounds a bit like the Flashmatic system on my old Olympus Auto Eye - set the flashgun's Guide Number on the lever next to the lens mount, then set camera to subject distance and the camera selects an appropriate aperture. I think the Auto-Eye dates from about 1960. I have a weakness for old rangefinders as well - unfortunately the rangefinder on the Olymous doesn't work :-( Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I have a weekness for old rangefiinders. I just got a Minolta AL-F - for 20 USD. Introduced in 1967 but it looks like new. After adjusting the rangefinder and supplying it with a battery, it works perfectly. It has a funny flash system: You must dial in the Guide Number of the flash you are using, which must be set to Manual. The the camera will set the apperture accordingly and furthermore adjsust it corresponding to the focusing distance. Quite clever.. The only draw back is that the slowest shutter speed is 1/30 sec's. And no manual override. Nevertheless, this camera i s capable of producing sharp results: http://www.flickr.com/photos/heather/39997899/in/set-907116/ (not my photograph) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Cheapskate Challenge
Here's one I photographed last year on my annual holidays. Taken with the *istDS + 16-45 mm DA zoom, processed with Photoshop Elements 1 (which came bundled with my Epson 1650 scanner). http://picasaweb.google.com/supera1000/PESO/photo?authkey=X7kmHo_6wyc#5049387676421092210 http://tinyurl.com/3ayfqt I use Elements 1 for most of my image processing, in spite of its limitations (I'm too much of a cheapskate to shell out for something more sophisticated.) Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I've been thinking lately about the cost of doing photography and finishing photographs for web publication. A recent, erm, thread got me steamed up enough to post this. Basically, how much can you accomplish without spending any more money than it cost you to obtain your hardware? First some assumptions and then the rules. Assumptions: 1. You have access to a computer with an operating system installed and a connection to the Internet. Said computer is capable of running photo editing software and displaying the images on a screen. 2. You have access to a working digital camera or a scanner that you can connect to the computer. The rules: 1. You can use the software that came with your computer. Your computer probably came with an OS installed. If it didn't, whatever OS is currently installed is fine. OSX, Windows, Linux, whatever. From what I understand, the Mac has some basic photo editing software installed by default. Most Linux distros do, too. All of this is fine. 2. You can use the software that came with your camera or scanner. If you had to buy a third party application to get your scanner or camera to talk to your computer that's fine, too. 3. Since most of us like to print photos from time to time, you can use the software that came with your printer. In my case the Epson R320 came with Elements 2.0, so that's allowed. 4. You can use any freely available software, open source or otherwise. e.g. - Irfanview, Lightzone for Linux, Picasa, the GIMP, etc. Trial versions, software that watermarks your photos until you pay for the real thing, etc. are not allowed. You should be able to use the software indefinitely (and legally, so no warez) without having to shell out extra cash. To sum up, if it came with your hardware, is absolutely necessary for operating your hardware, or is freely available (no strings attached) it's allowed. Nothing else. Within these limitation try to produce something you're proud to call your own. When discussing digital (or digitally scanned) photographs with someone who's never done it before, you should be able to show them the photo and say something like All you need is your computer, your camera, and whatever software came with them. In an attempt to add some credibility to the challenge, I should state that I have submitted two photographs to the Pentax Gallery. One of them was accepted. I shot the photograph on a K100D, JPEG, and edited it with Picasa on a PC running Windows XP. It was a PESO a few weeks ago and can be seen here: http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/PDMLPESO/photo#5035527265195980162 If you're interested in playing along, simply post a link to your photo(s) in a reply to this message, or mark it as a Cheapskate Challenge photo in a separate thread. Let us know what software you used to process/edit the photo. Compare it to the software you would normally use. If you're not interested, I won't be offended. If you think I need to revise the assumptions or rules please let me know. If you think this is a ridiculous waste of time I'd like to hear about that, too. Have fun! -- Scott Loveless www.twosixteen.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: POLL - Computer Screen Size Resolution
Quoting Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Since there has been a rather interesting and lively discussion in a couple of other threads discussing computer screen size and resolution, it may be time to poll the topic again. 1) What size screen do you use 19 inch LCD 2) What resolution do you prefer? 1280 x1024 3) What's the largest size image that you can see on your screen without undue scrolling? This would have to take into consideration real estate eaten up by the browser. About 800 pixels high 4) What minimum/maximum size images do you prefer to look at? Min: About 600 pixels high Max : About 800 pixels high 5) If you had to scroll to see an entire image, would you be less inclined to view additional images from that poster? Probably - depends on the quality of the images. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: ...Err...Ahh....Ahem!
Indeed. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17930468/ Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Digi-Boy
Now film really is dead. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I've just acquired a *istD, along with an f3.5-5.6 18-55mm AL. I'll give you all an hour or two to scrape yourselves up off the floor, and then fill you in with more details... cheers, frank the digitalian ps: Juan, can I borrow some black tape? ;-) -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Digi-Boy
More so, in fact. I can see the 'Blur Filter' getting lots of use.. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting [EMAIL PROTECTED]: BTW, you can be just as blurry as you want with digital too. Marnie aka Doe ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: pre/re-enabled.... I guess
Maybe you sold the defective one with the D Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Some of you may recall the story of my tripod tipping over right after I got my *ist D. I lost the use of my F 35-135 macro in that incident. The auto focus quit working because the lens barrel had shifted some. I was using the lens on the K10 yesterday to take some macro shots, manually focused and left the lens on the body. When I got home, I was playing with the camera a little and felt like the lens focused pretty easily so I tried switching the camera to AF. Whadyaknow? It works. It's kind-of funny though. Since I broke this one, I bought another one, decided it was too heavy and I really didn't like the range all that much on the DSLR so it went with the *ist D package when I sold it to some nice guy in Chicago. Now here I have this lens again...like a bad penny. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Anyone using the tamron 90mm macro
I've been using this version for years and think it's excellent. However, I've never had anything else to compare it with. It's an adaptall 2 lens which adds to its usability immeasurably. In addition to the Pentax K/KA bodies, I've used it on an old Konica T3, various M42 bodies and, amazingly, on an old Zorki rangefinder (via a Nikon adaptall mount and a Novoflex Leinik (Nikon-Leica) adapter. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Dave, I used to have Tamron 90/2.5 the earlier version with 49 mm filter threads. I had it with KA adaptall adapter. It was splendid lens. There was just one very small problem with it. Sometimes it would produce a flare/glare circle straight in the middle of the frame. That was with *istD at least. I had to sell it in order to get 31 Limited lens. However it was really good optic. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
