Re: OT you've all seen ken rock well...

2010-11-22 Thread eckinator
2010/11/22 Boris Liberman : > > I thought rock and well was long ... well, you know... actually I don't know - help me here, please! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above an

Re: OT - Home Theater Advice?

2010-11-22 Thread eckinator
I have an old Cambridge SoundWorks 5.1 System that I bought in 2001 in a bundle with the then highest spec'ed SoundBlaster Live! Platinum ultimate blablabla... it has all the ins and outs I need and supports all kinds of setups so I'm pretty happy. I'm sure there is better than that today with surr

Re: off-camera flash

2010-11-23 Thread eckinator
show how important RTFM can be... as for intended use, I want to have the flash on a flexible arm attached to a longer quick release plate - much like a flash grip but not quite Cheers Ecke 2010/11/23 Christian Skofteland : > On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 11:04:50PM +0100, eckinator wrote: >> quic

Re: DSLRs apparently banned in Kuwait except for the press

2010-11-23 Thread eckinator
I wonder if they at least have the courtesy to except golf war 1 veterans... seriously though what were they smoking when they dreamed this up? 2010/11/23 P. J. Alling : > I wonder how easy it is to press accreditation. > > On 11/23/2010 3:40 PM, Doug Franklin wrote: >> >> http://thenextweb.com/me

Re: DSLRs apparently banned in Kuwait except for the press

2010-11-23 Thread eckinator
Someone should make an adhesive fake film SLR back that sticks to the display of your DSLR and opens to reveal a strip of film. I bet it would sell big time in Q8 Ecke 2010/11/23 Jeffery Smith : > If I ever want to sell my Leica M6, I'll use the Kuwait Craigslist. > > Jeffery > > On Nov 23, 2010,

Re: What's the advantage of DNG?

2010-11-23 Thread eckinator
Another aspect that should be mentioned is that camera makers' RAW formats are all proprietary across the board and altered from time to time behind the scenes. Whenever a camera maker may at some point choose to discontinue support for a certain version of their RAW format or one of their given RA

Re: Back Again

2010-11-23 Thread eckinator
What Christine said, John - good to have you back =) OK folks who's next in line after Stan, then? Take care Ecke 2010/11/23 Christine Aguila : > Glad you're back, John.  Be sure to spoil yourself during your recovery. You > deserve it!  Big cheers, Christine > > > > - Original Message -

Re: About EVFs and football (soccer) stars

2010-11-23 Thread eckinator
When did Thomas Müller transfer to Barcelona, then? ]=) Cheers Ecke 2010/11/22 Jaume Lahuerta : > Hi there, > I have finally been able to test a proper Electronic Viewfinder, the Panasonic > Lumix G2's specifically. > Since some of you suggested that this one showed the state of the art in this >

Re: What's the advantage of DNG?

2010-11-23 Thread eckinator
2010/11/24 Eric Weir : > > How many raw-formatted images on a 4Gb memory card? 367 on 2GB for a 10 MP K10D so should be closer to 1000 on 4GB for a 6 MP starkist I reckon Ecke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PD

Re: OT: The Camera That Can See Around Corners

2010-11-23 Thread eckinator
this is clearly better than an assault rifle that shoots around corners =) 2010/11/23 Daniel J. Matyola : > http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2010/11/22/the-camera-the-can-see-around-corners/ > > Dan > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: State Quarters

2010-11-23 Thread eckinator
On Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 8:01 PM, Doug Franklin wrote: > > True, but I got a '42 D nickel in change yesterday. :-) 42 D? I had no idea they made nickels /that/ big... do you need an underwire wallet to carry it? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml

Re: OT: The Camera That Can See Around Corners

2010-11-23 Thread eckinator
I was afraid someone would say that 2010/11/24 P. J. Alling : > Don't worry someone will combine the two. > > On 11/23/2010 8:09 PM, eckinator wrote: >> >> this is clearly better than an assault rifle that shoots around corners =) >> >> 2010/11/

Re: wide angle zoom comparison...

2010-11-23 Thread eckinator
I do and it is a great lens, only nit is some CA I'm seeing HTH Ecke 2010/11/24 Jeffery Smith : > I vote for #2, and I don't even have it. > > Jeffery > > On Nov 23, 2010, at 7:10 PM, Tanya Love wrote: > >> So I really am needing a good wide angle zoom.  I've been procrastinating on >> it for ages

Re: off-camera flash

2010-11-24 Thread eckinator
A copy of a Canon OC-E3 just came in as by-catch with an eBay purchase. I will try it when I get home. Can't say from memory if the physical pinouts match. Will keep you posted. Thanks again, Ecke 2010/11/24, Peter Loveday : >> quick question for those who have tried both - to use a p-ttl flash >>

Re: OT - Home Theater Advice?

2010-11-24 Thread eckinator
in 1984 i was friends with a guy in high school who was all accuphase, luxman, dynaudio, tube amps, thorens turntables... my gf at the time went to school with the local revox and t+a studio owner's son... and in between was moi with his puny little used pioneer amp (but it had the coolest blue ele

Re: What's the advantage of DNG?

2010-11-24 Thread eckinator
Think of the planet, guys - disposables are evil... Thanks Ecke 2010/11/24 Walter Gilbert : >   I keep a couple sets of NiMH -- Sanyo Eneloops and Energizers for my K-x, > and they both seem to hold up pretty well.  But, if it's going to be a > situation where I know I'm going to need to take a LO

Re: Benbo Trekker Mk3 Compact Tripod

2010-11-24 Thread eckinator
bracket. IMO trouble with the Benbo is too many things are unlocked at once. What is your subject height range? Can you see yourself carrying an extra kilogram of macro rails in exchange for a lighter, less versatile tripod? Cheers Ecke 2010/11/21 eckinator : > Hi Leon > I suggest a different

Re: What's the advantage of DNG?

2010-11-24 Thread eckinator
2010/11/24 Godfrey DiGiorgi : > > um, lithium disposables contain lots of very recyclable raw materials. > they should never been 'thrown out', they should be recycled. no doubt about that and I'm sure the members of this list love what they shoot enough not to litter all over it... I'd like to th

Re: Private Photos on Flickr

2010-11-24 Thread eckinator
please bear in mind that anything you post to this list can be found in google a minute later thanks to mail-archive.com - your password is now burnt... cheers ecke 2010/11/24 John Sessoms : > I've looked through Flickr's help pages and haven't found an answer to my > question. Since what I want t

Re: Getting a K-5 for review; any requests?

2010-11-24 Thread eckinator
2010/11/24 : > > I give up, Christine.  I can't find the testicle pun. It must be very subtle. > ;-) I think AF peckering is your keyword =) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directl

Re: Hybrid AA NiMH rechargeables and chargers

2010-11-25 Thread eckinator
I switched everything to eneloop tones - 8 different color coded sets give me all I need =) and they even come in K-r girlieman pink! Cheers Ecke 2010/11/25 Boris Liberman : > On 11/25/2010 2:04 AM, Larry Colen wrote: >> >> I'm a big fan of the hybrid rechargeables. The don't have the >> supposed

Re: What's the advantage of DNG?

2010-11-25 Thread eckinator
I've gotten best results so far with a modified IVT (Intelligent Voltage Technology) charger - the modification lowers temperature control thresholds and a bunch of other parameters to improve cell life. HTH Ecke 2010/11/25 Eric Weir : > > On Nov 24, 2010, at 6:40 PM, Brian Walters wrote: > >> I f

Re: What's the advantage of DNG?

2010-11-25 Thread eckinator
2010/11/25 John Sessoms : > > And since Panasonic uses .RAW as their raw file extension, all .RAW files > are raw files, but not all raw files are .RAW files. Which goes to show you all raw files are raw but some are more raw than others... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://p

Re: interval shooting

2010-11-25 Thread eckinator
Nice cutting technique =) What's that red buttonish thingy in the bird? Cheers Ecke 2010/11/25 Christine Aguila : > Nothing fancy, but I did try the interval shooting.  Could be fun with the > right subject.  I wanted to do it when stuffing the bird, but I'm in a > galley kitchen and didn't have

Re: Happy Thanksgiving PDML!

2010-11-25 Thread eckinator
Happy Thanksgiving everyone. None here but thinking of you =) Ecke 2010/11/26 Bob W : >> >Enjoy the day, folks. We're having cormorant. >> >> At the moment Lisa's at the hospital doing an autopsy but when she's done >> with that she'll come home and cook dinner (seriously). We'll be having > some

Re: Anyone been to the Isle of Man?

2010-11-26 Thread eckinator
2010/11/26 frank theriault : >> >> Anyone got any suggestions/comments/recommendations? It can get windy there - always wear an Isle of Man Hood (TM) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link

Re: HSM -- Restart?

2010-11-26 Thread eckinator
I posted something a few moths ago that sparked the usual discussion among the informed. the verdict was that the pentax tech was not telling the truth. I don't care who ultimately knows better but the pentax tech said to leave it on a powered on camera for some time without trying to make it focus

Re: HSM -- Restart?

2010-11-26 Thread eckinator
the 16-50 has screw drive alright but when SDM dies it won't default back to screw drive on a body that supports SDM. pentax says they're aware that people are complaining but defect ratios do not differ significantly from other product lines. assuming that is true it doesn't make things better fo

Re: K-5 available again at B&H...for a few hours

2010-11-26 Thread eckinator
never mind. it can only get cheaper =) 2010/11/26 Jeffery Smith : > I had added it to my cart (the K-5). I balked for a few hours. When I went > back and signed in, it had been removed from my cart with an explanation that > they were out of stock again. My fault for balking. > > Jeffery > > > O

Re: What's the advantage of DNG?

2010-11-26 Thread eckinator
2010/11/26 David J Brooks : > On Fri, Nov 26, 2010 at 12:47 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi > wrote: >> K10D and later compress the .PEFs and don't compress .DNGs. So it >> makes sense to capture in .PEF and convert to .DNG for processing. > > And since i only have PS CS on the iBook, the DNG files are a go

Re: interval shooting

2010-11-26 Thread eckinator
2010/11/26 : > It's actually an NSA listening device disseminated as a turkey thermometer. > That's why the little antenna pops up right before you put the turkey on the > table. does it come with a muslimeter(tm)? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinf

Re: HSM -- Restart?

2010-11-26 Thread eckinator
focus the lens. > > On Fri, Nov 26, 2010 at 04:20:00PM +, drd1...@gmail.com wrote: >> OK, but I assume you can force it back to the screw drive. >> -Original Message- >> From: eckinator >> Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net >> Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16

Re: OT - battery costs

2010-11-26 Thread eckinator
no way to have the old one fitted with new cells? cheers ecke 2010/11/26 Cotty : > Just in case anyone should be feeling sorry for themselves and worrying > about the cost of photographic items they have recently purchased, allow > me to raise your spirits. One of my 2 video camera batteries is cr

Re: interval shooting

2010-11-26 Thread eckinator
2010/11/26 : > > The NSA does not discriminate. It considers everyone a threat to national > security. even nationals? so whose security is it then? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link

Re: interval shooting

2010-11-26 Thread eckinator
2010/11/26 Mark Roberts : >>> >>> The NSA does not discriminate. It considers everyone a threat to national >>> security. >> >>even nationals? so whose security is it then? > > If they told you that they'd have to kill you... you mean I shouldn't read the mail they just sent me? the subject line

Re: interval shooting

2010-11-27 Thread eckinator
found out my > parents were married". > -Original Message- > From: John Francis > Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net > Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2010 18:47:51 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: interval shooting > > O

Re: OT - battery costs

2010-11-27 Thread eckinator
Yeah, I forget. Somehow inanimate objects seem to have an enormous need to communicate these days. 2010/11/27 Cotty : > On 26/11/10, eckinator, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>no way to have the old one fitted with new cells? > > Yes and no. Places in the USA do re-cell, so co

Re: HSM -- Restart?

2010-11-27 Thread eckinator
2010/11/27 mike wilson : > > Next year's new model will be a Pentax brand AED. as long as it is no IED... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: HSM -- Restart?

2010-11-27 Thread eckinator
2010/11/27 Mark Roberts : >>> >>> Next year's new model will be a Pentax brand AED. >> >>as long as it is no IED... > > How about an LSD? ("The colors are AMAZING!") only if it comes with technicolor weather seals -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pd

Re: Outta here for a while . . .

2010-11-28 Thread eckinator
un-holding my thought - there's my best wishes again now =) take care & good luck ecke 2010/11/28 Boris Liberman : > If you have a wi-fi enabled cell phone, you don't have to take a laptop, > really :-). > > Be well, Stan! > > Boris > > > On 11/28/2010 6:42 AM, Stan Halpin wrote: >> >> Leaving for

Re: HSM -- Restart?

2010-11-28 Thread eckinator
2010/11/28 Mark Roberts : > >>The BFD, for Pentaxforums ;-) > > Steve wins the thread. let's bring in the QE2 then and honeymoon him =P -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above

Re: OT - battery costs

2010-11-28 Thread eckinator
whole different story - not having read the specs the battery looks MUCH smaller... I thought it was one of those little boxy jobs that go on the back of the camera... of course your cameras are bigger, too... at 60 gbp/lb it is actually cheaper than some laptop batteries so I withdraw and revoke m

Re: OT - battery costs

2010-11-28 Thread eckinator
yes please! I've always coveted my neighbour's one-ten =P 2010/11/28 Cotty : > On 28/11/10, eckinator, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>whole different story - not having read the specs the battery looks >>MUCH smaller... I thought it was one of those little boxy jobs

Re: Outta here for a while . . .

2010-11-28 Thread eckinator
>> Stan's probably trialing a top-secret wi-fi implant that reads a GUI >> straight onto his retinas. Mac, of course. judging by location, it must be a back up system -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, pleas

Re: PESO - In the Can

2010-11-28 Thread eckinator
Great shot of Grace as usual. But on the side of that can it says "logs"... wouldn't put that on my head =P Thanks for sharing Ecke 2010/11/28 Jack Davis : > What a relief! Was afraid we were going to see you in the men's room. > WHHEEEW! > > Grace makes you look awfully good, Paul. ;)) >

test chart links wanted

2010-11-28 Thread eckinator
hi all a lot of the photos taken today lead me to think my 16-50 may be decentered - there is tons on inexplicable softness in an otherwise flat field - can anyone please point me towards a link with a chart that will help me to illustrate the problem for when I turn the lens in for repair ... agai

Re: PAW47 - Two

2010-11-28 Thread eckinator
it has me torn. it verges. like your composition. but the subject... but I would've walked past it - gotta give you that =) thanks for sharing ecke 2010/11/28 DagT : > Thanks for all the puns and comments to the previous picture :-) > > http://www.thrane.name/page3/page7/files/page7-1000-full.html

Re: PESO microphone

2010-11-28 Thread eckinator
seconded. sweet shot. thanks for sharing ecke 2010/11/28 Christine Aguila : > Hi Larry:  I like the picture as cropped.  A square crop doesn't do  it for > me--though it may for you  :-).  Just my 2 cents.  Cheers, Christine > > > - Original Message - From: "Larry Colen" > To: "Pentax-Di

Re: PESO - A Guy with a Big Furry Hat

2010-11-28 Thread eckinator
neato! somehow reminds me of stan laurel. truly fun keep going ecke 2010/11/28 Christine Aguila : > Excellent!  And I think you have a great series idea, Frank.  Keep posting > them as you make them.  Cheers, Christine > > > - Original Message - From: "frank theriault" > > To: "Pentax-Di

Re: peso - half dome

2010-11-28 Thread eckinator
welcome to my hate list Sasha =) thanks for sharing ecke 2010/11/26 Sasha Sobol : > http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/5200913194/ > > First snow storm in Yosemite. > > I would love to hear your comments and critique. > > --Sasha > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml

Re: test chart links wanted

2010-11-29 Thread eckinator
assembly problem that generally > shows up immediately. How long have you had the lens? > Paul > > On Nov 28, 2010, at 6:07 PM, eckinator wrote: > >> hi all >> a lot of the photos taken today lead me to think my 16-50 may be >> decentered - there is tons on inexpl

Re: DA18-135 DC review

2010-11-29 Thread eckinator
2010/11/29 P. J. Alling : > > I haven't been too excited about this, it's the aps-c functional equivalent > of the 28-200mm a lens that as  a class fails to impress. true to a point - similar zoom factor but probably easier to build and calculate > The preview, (I wouldn't call it a review) actua

Re: DA18-135 DC review

2010-11-29 Thread eckinator
2010/11/29 P. J. Alling : > > Nothing bad about the lens.  My beef is with this particular author not > seeming to know the what the target audience for the product he's reviewing. >  Hell just about anyone on this list could produce a review of this caliber > and we don't generally get review equi

Re: Possible great deal!

2010-11-29 Thread eckinator
dang... I'd love to get that but upillar is for US residents only could someone handle that for me? calling first dibs thanks ecke 2010/11/29 Walter Gilbert : >  Well, I would love to get this myself as it strikes me as another > can't-miss deal.  Unfortunately, I'm strapped and already put the mo

Re: B&H memory card deal

2010-11-29 Thread eckinator
2010/11/30 Jim King : > > Oh well, sales come and go; another one will pop up eventually. told myself that about amazon cyber monday, too - everything was gone within 3 minutes of availability and there were three things I wanted and one I needed... oh well you win some you lose some =) Ecke --

Re: OT: For Tit Lovers

2010-11-29 Thread eckinator
very nice but I don't like them hanging =P Ecke 2010/11/30 Daniel J. Matyola : > http://pixdaus.com/single.php?id=270726&f=rs > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above

Re: PESO - Parsnip, Ginger and Orange Soup

2010-11-29 Thread eckinator
2010/11/25 frank theriault : > > If you get a chance to try some, you'll probably enjoy it.  In fact I > could send you the recipe off-list if you want. moi aussi please - oh and I like the photo, especially the juxtaposition of colors where the green (herbal oil?) sits on/in the soup cheers ecke

Re: Anyone ever dealt with the Montclair "Who's Who in Photography" scammers?

2010-11-30 Thread eckinator
how about baiting them then? 2010/11/30 Mark Roberts : > Jack Davis wrote: > >>I haven't been contacted (unless spammed by security), but had I seen it, >>would have gone for the spam key. >>Appreciate the heads up, Mark. > > I've been contacted by someone (they found my blog post) who may be > s

Re: Three years

2010-11-30 Thread eckinator
2010/11/30 Larry Colen : > > which adds up to 140,912 frames.  With 45 photos in the book, that works out > to a keeper ratio of one in every 3,131 frames. at 100K exposures shutter life and assuming early adopter prices, i.e. $1650 by example of the K-5 that works out to 50 bucks per keeper in m

Re: Anyone ever dealt with the Montclair "Who's Who in Photography" scammers?

2010-11-30 Thread eckinator
sounds a lot like facebook except the scam is less subtle... 2010/11/30 Bob Sullivan : > All very similar to the 'Who's Who of High School Seniors'. > For a 'small' fee your child could be listed and you could buy a book! > It was a snail mail offer... > Regards,  Bob S. > > On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 a

Re: OT: You can't walk in a straight line

2010-11-30 Thread eckinator
I'm sorry, officer. The worm in my bowels made me do it. 2010/11/30 Steven Desjardins : > I think it's tequila. > > On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 10:15 AM, Daniel J. Matyola > wrote: >> http://gizmodo.com/5701541/humans-can-only-walk-in-circles-and-we-dont-know-why >> >> Dan >> http://www.pentaxphotoga

Re: Three years

2010-11-30 Thread eckinator
2010/11/30 Larry Colen : > > Or, did you think that my secret was that I send email from i4est, my iMac? does it have iGumption? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and fo

Re: Question about flash photography

2010-12-01 Thread eckinator
I have their 80/20, big bounce and super big bounce and while I love the way they work, they tend to be a bit heavy - the head of my af-540fgz sometimes just flops over from their weight. dunno about the metzes but you may have to add some straps to prevent it from doing that hth ecke 2010/12/1 Da

Re: Happy Hanukkah

2010-12-01 Thread eckinator
What Ken said =) Have a great day, all who celebrate! Ecke 2010/12/1 Ken Waller : > What Dave said. > > Kenneth Waller > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller > > - Original Message - From: "David J Brooks" > > Subject: Re: Happy Hanukkah > > > What Bob said > > Dave > > On Wed,

Re: Outta here for a while . . .

2010-12-02 Thread eckinator
2010/12/2 Stan Halpin : > Thanks Miserere and all. I am back, sorta. > My operation Monday turned into a bit of a saga. The procedure before mine > was delayed for 4 hours as they worked to bring temperature/humidity within > specs in the OR. And the one before mine took 5 hours. So it was 4:30 p

Re: Teleconverters?

2010-12-02 Thread eckinator
You may want to shop for the Kenko MC7 Pz-Af teleconverter - it is optically fairly good with 7 elements and couples all mount contacts including SDM and/or power soom. It also comes branded as Bower and Soligor. On eBay Germany they typically sell between 50 and 125 €, dunno about US price levels

Re: Semi-OT request: Resources for

2010-12-02 Thread eckinator
Roman posted this link a while ago and I find it quite useful for doing the math. Is it that or are you interested in the underlying logic? http://roman.blakout.net/?dof HTH Ecke 2010/12/3 Walter Gilbert : >  Hi all, > > Being not particularly mathematically inclined (to put it very charitably), >

Re: Semi-OT request: Resources for

2010-12-02 Thread eckinator
l explanation, perhaps > formulas, and then an analogy to help it all sink in, it would help me a > great deal.  I mostly don't want to sound like an complete idiot when I go > about explaining what I'm doing.  :-) > > Thanks again, > > Walt > > On 12/2/2010 6:24

Re: What gear is on your "short list"?

2011-01-23 Thread eckinator
2011/1/23 steve harley : > > a bargain autobellows for my 100/4 macro (i have only a shoddy barely > workable bellows) if interested pls contact me offlist with what you consider a bargain, i have two for sale cheers ecke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/lis

Re: Costco has eneloops

2011-01-26 Thread eckinator
that is dirt cheap. last i paid was 16 € for an 8 pack of AA tones. any idea if there are AAA tones yet? also who sprayed the Mace on the biscuits? my eyes hurt... 2011/1/25 Larry Colen (Droid Mail) : > My local costco has a package of 8 AA, 4AAA and a charger for $26 > -- > Sent from my Android p

Re: One eneloop battery can be charged 1000 times ...

2011-01-26 Thread eckinator
2011/1/26 Paul Stenquist : > >> It's a trickle question, sir. > Watt's a trickle question? one that's ampèred by too many details -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and f

Re: synchronizing disks

2011-01-26 Thread eckinator
or robocopy / robust file copy for the script people =) cheers ecke 2011/1/25 Paul Sorenson : > SyncToy > > http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?FamilyID=c26efa36-98e0-4ee9-a7c5-98d0592d8c52&DisplayLang=en > > http://tinyurl.com/33dxveu > > -p* > > *On 1/25/2011 3:37 PM, steve harley

enablement question

2011-01-26 Thread eckinator
some time ago I inquired here about off camera flash cords/adaptors. the other day I finally picked up on eBay a kit consisting of four older Pentax hotshoe adaptors (same pinout as my K10D so I hope they should work regardless of their age), two flash sync cords and a novoflex unimarm flash holder

Re: enablement question

2011-01-26 Thread eckinator
e using them on film cameras that speak TTL, it > will be usable, though very basic.  Personally, I'd sell them off and > get something that has some kind of manual power control.  Sunpaks are > my brand of choice and they tend to be pretty cheap on eBay. > > On Wed, Jan 26, 2011

Re: enablement question

2011-01-26 Thread eckinator
>>> istD does. >>> >>> Dave >>>> >>>> http://www.cameramanuals.org/flashes_meters/pentax_af220t.pdf >>>> >>>> If you are going to be using them on film cameras that speak TTL, it >>>> will be usable, tho

Re: One eneloop battery can be charged 1000 times ...

2011-01-26 Thread eckinator
2011/1/26 P. J. Alling : >> >>> Say, I'm really getting a charge out of this! >> >> That's funny. I find it draining. >> > I'm resisting getting involved in this circuit. namya renge... Ohmmm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: One eneloop battery can be charged 1000 times ...

2011-01-26 Thread eckinator
2011/1/26 Larry Colen (Droid Mail) : > You folks just don't know how to conduct yourselves. >  Henry  O. Farad couldn't be. I'm even conductor of a toyota supra... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please v

Re: One eneloop battery can be charged 1000 times ...

2011-01-26 Thread eckinator
2011/1/26 John Sessoms : > > I see everything twice! wait for garp's mom, should be fun ]=) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: synchronizing disks

2011-01-26 Thread eckinator
there are also two free GUIs for it, one from Microsoft Netherlands, one I believe by an Italian freelancer. both don't add functionality but make it easier to use for the not so commandliny cheers ecke 2011/1/26 Eric Featherstone : > > robocopy is Microsoft's replacement for xcopy; it knocks it i

Re: One eneloop battery can be charged 1000 times ...

2011-01-26 Thread eckinator
2011/1/27 Ken Waller : > > Yep & resistance is futile. is that a statement based on induction? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: One eneloop battery can be charged 1000 times ...

2011-01-26 Thread eckinator
do quanta travel with quantas? 2011/1/27 Bruce Walker : > On 11-01-26 8:22 PM, eckinator wrote: >> >> 2011/1/27 Ken Waller: >>> >>> Yep&  resistance is futile. >> >> is that a statement based on induction? > > With reluctance, yes. > >

Re: synchronizing disks

2011-01-27 Thread eckinator
there are also tons of other tools such as antitwin and (commercial, hugely expensive an powerful) altova diffdog and araxis merge (hint hint) cheers ecke 2011/1/27 Eric Featherstone : > On 27 January 2011 17:17, John Sessoms wrote: >>> Hmmm, sounds like you want /usr/bin/diff and use diff -r to

Re: FS: 'Telephoto Lens Viewer'

2011-01-28 Thread eckinator
is it full frame or aps-c eyes only? 2011/1/28 Ken Waller : > > Kenneth Waller > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller > > - Original Message - From: "Larry Colen" > Subject: Re: FS: 'Telephoto Lens Viewer' > > >> >> On Jan 27, 2011, at 1:14 PM, >> wrote: >> >>> At least that'

Re: Totally OT and don't mean nothing.

2011-01-29 Thread eckinator
fisheye lenses? 2011/1/29 John Sessoms : > I've decided I'm going to shave once a week from now on, whether I need to > or not. > > > - > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3409 - Release Date: 01/28/11 > > > -- > PDML Pen

Re: PESO rope on dock at night

2011-01-30 Thread eckinator
needs a little more forward DOF on the rop IMO but I like your composition cheers ecke 2011/1/29 Larry Colen : > This is probably my one real keeper from my midnight photo walk: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/5397800784/in/set-72157625804246179/ > > For obvious reasons, it is  a lot sharp

Re: Looking for app to help me log f-stop, shutter when taking film photos?

2011-01-30 Thread eckinator
totally what bob said - always published aperture and speed in my posterous for those who care but never knew why cheers ecke 2011/1/30 Bob W : >> >Doesn't the iPhone have a simple "voice memo" app? >> >> Yes it does. That's an option. Of course, with DSLRs you can often >> record the voice memo d

Re: What gear is on your "short list"?

2011-01-30 Thread eckinator
to put the thread back on topic: 60-250 k-5 + grip 50-135 and on my wish list DA*8-16 and a buyer for my DA 18-250, just repaired for € 122 with just under 2 years pentax warranty left cheers ecke 2011/1/30 Steven Desjardins : > You can always burn dinner in good pans.  You can drive you Porsche >

Re: What gear is on your "short list"?

2011-01-31 Thread eckinator
Yeah. I urgently need to replace my worn out 28 cm Gastrolux with something uncoated. I am thinking forged iron since I already have a cast iron pan. I'll never buy coated again; plus Gastrolux won't recoat that € 130 piece of useless metal. Other places do it but PTFE only and I refuse to let that

Re: PESO rope on dock at night

2011-01-31 Thread eckinator
osure for a "midnight" shot. But >> DOF, like Ecke said, is an issue for me too.   Cheers, Christine >> >> >> - Original Message - From: "eckinator" >> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" >> Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2011 5:02

Re: My Little Planet

2011-01-31 Thread eckinator
very nice - looks like the LHC produced a black hole after all =) thanks for sharing ecke oh and please share your source of learning, too 2011/1/31 Toine : > It should work now. The server was to big to fit this little planet. > http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/blog-mainmenu-97/158-my-little-planet

Re: My Little Planet

2011-01-31 Thread eckinator
I see =) thx 2011/1/31 Toine : > actually a little addon for my nodalninja5 which solves the problem: > http://store.nodalninja.com/products/Nadir-Adapter-for-NN3-and-NN5-series.html > > (and a hacksaw to shorten the centre column of a Manfrotto 144) > > On 31 January 2011 21:34

Re: PESO rope on dock at night

2011-01-31 Thread eckinator
c'mon larry, we all know oyu have access to whips and chains ]=) 2011/1/31 Larry Colen : > > On Jan 31, 2011, at 12:26 PM, eckinator wrote: > >> I like that much better. The rope has less of that Gaussian >> nervous-tense-tired effect on my eyes. Also it invokes no naked

Re: What gear is on your "short list"?

2011-01-31 Thread eckinator
does your oven have pyrolytic cleaning? if so just put in the empty LC every couple of months and burn it clean. they take it very well. 2011/1/31 Larry Colen : > > On Jan 31, 2011, at 2:06 PM, Tim Bray wrote: > >> By an odd coincidence, I made a huge Stifado (Greek >> beef-or-rabbit-with-oregano

Re: What gear is on your "short list"?

2011-01-31 Thread eckinator
also work great directly over a gas burner so the enamel will handle the heat just fine. 2011/1/31 Larry Colen : > > On Jan 31, 2011, at 2:10 PM, eckinator wrote: > >> does your oven have pyrolytic cleaning? if so just put in the empty LC >> every couple of months and burn i

Re: Remote Control F

2011-01-31 Thread eckinator
sounds like you got ripped off in the worst way... 78 cents... ]=) 2011/1/31 Collin Brendemuehl : > I got one of those generic IR remotes for the K-x off eBay for $3.50. > They are priced @ 3.99 or best offer, & free shipping. > Works great.  Worth every penny. > But the seller mailed it with 78 c

Re: Which Macro Lens?

2011-01-31 Thread eckinator
I have a DFA 50 for sale, checked and microfocus adjusted by Pentax, doubt I can beat eBay US for price though... =( Cheers Ecke 2011/1/31 Glen Berry : > I'm considering spending some money on a new macro lens. I used to have an > older Pentax 50mm f2.8 autofocus lens that was built like a tank, a

Re: Which Macro Lens?

2011-01-31 Thread eckinator
2011/2/1 Ken Waller : >> >> Are there any other macro lenses I should consider? > > > Yep. The Pentax SMC A* 200mm f4.0 ED Macro - about as good as they get ! > > Longer is better - gives you more room to work - especially good with little > creatures. too bad it costs about 8 times as much used a

Re: Which Macro Lens?

2011-02-01 Thread eckinator
2011/2/1 Ken Waller : > > So I could buy a Canon equivalent for $250? > > I've had Nikon pros wanting to see mine because they've heard so much about > it. > One called it legendary. OK so the Canon isn't legendary but I am extremely happy with it. Don't own the Pentax but 8 times better would be

Re: Which Macro Lens?

2011-02-01 Thread eckinator
2011/2/1 Ken Waller : > > I've had Nikon pros wanting to see mine because they've heard so much about > it. One called it legendary. did they offer to show you theirs? man, that's some braggadocio... =) Markworthy? I think so -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailma

Re: What gear is on your "short list"?

2011-02-01 Thread eckinator
2011/2/1 John Sessoms : > > It's hot enough to burn the non-stick coating if the pan has one, releasing > poisonous fumes. totally. my non-stick goes up to 270 °C btw I checked and some Le Creuset wares only go up to 190°C so they seem to use different coatings > It will also burn the seasoning o

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