Re: OT - Appointment Calendar
Shel, You could try the Palm Desktop for Windows. http://www.palm.com/us/support/downloads/win_desktop.html Note that you do *not* need a Palm or any other handheld device - you can load it onto your desktop computer and simply run it as a calendar from there. I use it all the time, although I do sync up to a PDA phone as well. I'll email you a screen grab of mine (note you can change style and colour of layout at will, and you can see month-view, week view, or day view easily. HTH Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
Re: Bailing out.
On 30/3/06, Cotty, discombobulated, unleashed: (well, actually anti-colesteralol* non- hydrowossname spread), and a quick skim of the emails. * q.v. Manuel in Fawlty Towers :-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
Re: OT - Appointment Calendar
On 30/3/06, Tim Øsleby, discombobulated, unleashed: I don't know for sure, but I believe PIM means something like Personal Information Manager. Pimms means strawberries and Wimbledon :-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
Re: Enablement
Cotty wrote on 30.03.06 0:17: That was one of the very few lenses i was thinking of converting to Canon EF fit... I went for the 65mm 5X macro instead... Wow! That's a very interesting lens. Do you have any samples from that? -- Balance is the ultimate good... Best Regards Sylwek
Re: Workflow
On 29/3/06, Shel Belinkoff, discombobulated, unleashed: Since you got it free, maybe you can donate it to someone or to a group that needs it. You can always get your tax deduction, so it's not that you'd really get ~nothing~ for it. This is a very good point. Quite a few years ago now I had a well used Vivitar Series 1 70-210 zoom that I had performed minor surgery on for a loose screw inside, and it was not in the best shape cosmetically. When I got a manual focus Tokina 80-200 2.8, I donated the Vivitar to a secondary school (like a high school) here in England. They were very glad for it, having limited resources for their photography. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
Re: Enablement
Aaron Reynolds wrote on 30.03.06 6:29: Hey, congrats. Thanks. If it's anything like the A* 200mm f2.8, it'll be spectacular. I wish the 2.8 had a tripod collar, actually! Well, I can't say for A* 200/2.8 as I have never used one. AFAIR Rob used to have both of them, so he could probably tell something more about differencies between both lenses even that he now uses FA* 200/2.8 :-) Rob? All I can tell about A* 200/4 macro is that it is sharp even wide open at both - macro and longer distnaces. -- Balance is the ultimate good... Best Regards Sylwek
Re: Enablement
On 30/3/06, Sylwester Pietrzyk, discombobulated, unleashed: That was one of the very few lenses i was thinking of converting to Canon EF fit... I went for the 65mm 5X macro instead... Wow! That's a very interesting lens. Do you have any samples from that? Lemme see http://www.cottysnaps.com/snaps/nature/images/pic20.html and http://www.cottysnaps.com/snaps/nature/images/pic24.html and http://www.cottysnaps.com/snaps/nature/images/pic22.html and http://www.cottysnaps.com/snaps/nature/images/pic26.html All handheld. It really has to be used in conjunction with the ring- flash, which means you can stop down to f16 for best DOF, and an added bonus are two small lamps that come on at the touch of a button and stay on for 30 seconds to help focussing. It's easy to use at 1-2X, needs great care at 3-4X and very difficult at 5X. None of the above shots are past 3 or 4 X. Focus is achieved by resting the edge of the lens on a surface (say, with the spider on a wall) and literally rocking the lens in and out of focus. I use a battery pack with the flash as waiting for long recycling times would make it far too complicated to use. It certainly is an interesting lens - although useful only for objects that don't scare off easily! It's no use for sensitive insects - a much longer focal length is necessary, around 180-200mm. That's why I was considering the Pentax A*200mm f4 macro. Canon do a 180mm 3.5 macro as well, but to be honest, as much as I enjoy macro, it's hard work! HTH Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
Major Enablement: FA*300 f4.5
At least to me it is major! I've bee reading about all over for this great lens. After losing out on one in an eBay auction a few months back by being too cheap to bid a decent price for it, I was really wanting very badly to add this one to my collection. Finally, I decided that I would pull the trigger on an as brand new condition one that I had known of a source for some time, but didn't want to pay the big dollars. I ended up paying probably too much for it, but considering what some of the prices have been lately for fine Pentax glass, I figured that for an excellent copy of this lens it would be money well spent. Now I see for myself what the hype is all about. The only complaint I have with it is the lack of a tripod collar. Here if one of my first images with the lens taken with my *istDS: http://i.pbase.com/o4/87/63987/1/57940041.FA3003.jpg JayT
Re: RE: Much improved (WAS: Testing a Tamron Adaptall 6.9 200-500mm (not SP))
From: Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] It may also be a good idea to fill the tube with led. I think what we have here is a communication breakdown. It's always the same. - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information
Re: Enablement
Cotty wrote on 30.03.06 10:26: Lemme see http://www.cottysnaps.com/snaps/nature/images/pic20.html and http://www.cottysnaps.com/snaps/nature/images/pic24.html and http://www.cottysnaps.com/snaps/nature/images/pic22.html and http://www.cottysnaps.com/snaps/nature/images/pic26.html Wow! I saw that before, and these are very nice shots! However I'm surprised as I was almost sure that you used to have 100/2.8 USM macro? :-) All handheld. It really has to be used in conjunction with the ring- flash, which means you can stop down to f16 for best DOF, and an added bonus are two small lamps that come on at the touch of a button and stay on for 30 seconds to help focussing. It's easy to use at 1-2X, needs great care at 3-4X and very difficult at 5X. None of the above shots are past 3 or 4 X. Focus is achieved by resting the edge of the lens on a surface (say, with the spider on a wall) and literally rocking the lens in and out of focus. I use a battery pack with the flash as waiting for long recycling times would make it far too complicated to use. It certainly is an interesting lens - although useful only for objects that don't scare off easily! With Pentax equipment similar results would be possible only with reverse mount ring or with 50 macro lens + many extension tubes ;-) Neither of these things is as convenient as your lens. It's no use for sensitive insects - a much longer focal length is necessary, around 180-200mm. That's why I was considering the Pentax A*200mm f4 macro. Canon do a 180mm 3.5 macro as well, but to be honest, as much as I enjoy macro, it's hard work! That's one of the reasons why I wanted 200 macro. Added bonus for this focal length in macro is also ease of using ordinary external flash as light source. And with patended Pentax FREE feature it is good as ordinary telephoto lens. But macro is indeed hard work. Fortunately I can often count on my friend's help - he is a very good and well known in Polish photo community macro photographer. Here are some of his works: http://www.plfoto.com/uzytkownik.php?authorid=1311 -- Balance is the ultimate good... Best Regards Sylwek
Re: Tekade.de on future D
I knew about the content, but I didn't know any noticed it was present on Tekade which is (it seems) weel informed usually. On 3/30/06, Sylwester Pietrzyk [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thibouille wrote on 30.03.06 9:42: After my post on the flash trigger voltage problem I noticed something else on Tekade. German too of course: VORBESTELLBAR, (Auslieferung Herbst) 10 Megapixel-Topkamera mit Shakereduction und verbessertem sehr schnellen Autofokus So basically you can pre-order it (I don't like that much..). It has (according to them) way faster AF, 10Mpix and Antishake... Seems to confirm rumors :) Above info has been available on tekade.de about one month ago, right after PMA ;-) It has been even discussed on PDML ;-) -- Balance is the ultimate good... Best Regards Sylwek -- -- Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ...
Re: *ist D vs DS2, some questions
On 3/30/06, Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Doug, it will go up to 3200, but you have to dive into the menus. I don't have mine in front of me, or I'd tell you which menu. I do. Menu Sensitivity Range Normal (ISO 200-1600 default) or Wide (ISO 200-3200) Once you set it, you have it available on the dial. Dave -- All I ask is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy. - Spike Milligan
Re: Tekade.de on future D
Thibouille wrote on 30.03.06 11:12: I knew about the content, but I didn't know any noticed it was present on Tekade which is (it seems) weel informed usually. Yeah, exactly! All these things are confirmed by my reliable source too. So I think we can be sure of SR, fast AF (finally) and 10 MPix ;-) -- Balance is the ultimate good... Best Regards Sylwek
Re: Major Enablement: FA*300 f4.5
Jay Taylor wrote on 30.03.06 10:31: At least to me it is major! I've bee reading about all over for this great lens. After losing out on one in an eBay auction a few months back by being too cheap to bid a decent price for it, I was really wanting very badly to add this one to my collection. Finally, I decided that I would pull the trigger on an as brand new condition one that I had known of a source for some time, but didn't want to pay the big dollars. I ended up paying probably too much for it, but considering what some of the prices have been lately for fine Pentax glass, I figured that for an excellent copy of this lens it would be money well spent. Now I see for myself what the hype is all about. The only complaint I have with it is the lack of a tripod collar. Here if one of my first images with the lens taken with my *istDS: http://i.pbase.com/o4/87/63987/1/57940041.FA3003.jpg Congrats Jay! It is really beautiful lens, small and light for its focal length and max aperture. Have a lot of fun with it! -- Balance is the ultimate good... Best Regards Sylwek
Re: Re: Workflow
From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/03/30 Thu AM 08:16:46 GMT To: pentax list pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Workflow On 29/3/06, Shel Belinkoff, discombobulated, unleashed: Since you got it free, maybe you can donate it to someone or to a group that needs it. You can always get your tax deduction, so it's not that you'd really get ~nothing~ for it. This is a very good point. Quite a few years ago now I had a well used Vivitar Series 1 70-210 zoom that I had performed minor surgery on for a loose screw inside, and it was not in the best shape cosmetically. When I got a manual focus Tokina 80-200 2.8, I donated the Vivitar to a secondary school (like a high school) here in England. They were very glad for it, having limited resources for their photography. Even now, it's being used to batter senseless a second year for their dinner money. I've seen the way students use photographic equipment - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information
Re: Tekade.de on future D
Op Thu, 30 Mar 2006 11:12:30 +0200 schreef Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I knew about the content, but I didn't know any noticed it was present on Tekade which is (it seems) weel informed usually. Hmm, I have my doubts about that. They've missed the mark repeatedly while claiming to have official information. Best example is when they confirmed the 9 Mp cypress sensor in the first Samsung D-SLR. They seem more interested in generating or propagating rumours and buzz. Probably good for business... At the moment I only believe Mark Roberts :o) On 3/30/06, Sylwester Pietrzyk [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thibouille wrote on 30.03.06 9:42: After my post on the flash trigger voltage problem I noticed something else on Tekade. German too of course: VORBESTELLBAR, (Auslieferung Herbst) 10 Megapixel-Topkamera mit Shakereduction und verbessertem sehr schnellen Autofokus So basically you can pre-order it (I don't like that much..). It has (according to them) way faster AF, 10Mpix and Antishake... Seems to confirm rumors :) Above info has been available on tekade.de about one month ago, right after PMA ;-) It has been even discussed on PDML ;-) -- Regards, Lucas
Re: *ist D vs DS2, some questions (Whoops! Try that again)
On 3/30/06, Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Doug, it will go up to 3200, but you have to dive into the menus. I don't have mine in front of me, or I'd tell you which menu. I do. Menu Custom Function Sensitivity Range Normal (ISO 200-1600 default) or Wide (ISO 200-3200) Once you set it, you have it available on the dial. Dave -- All I ask is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy. - Spike Milligan
Re: Bailing out.
Paul Stenquist wrote: Sad in a way, isn't it? But I always read his posts. Paul Yes, and I used to too...but he fell off his balcony and hit my plonk list last night. I'd rather not have done that, but it's for my mental health... I let my pique rule the moment. I'll be quiet about it all now, and ignore. keith whaley
Re: Tekade.de on future D
Lucas Rijnders wrote on 30.03.06 11:32: Hmm, I have my doubts about that. They've missed the mark repeatedly while claiming to have official information. Best example is when they confirmed the 9 Mp cypress sensor in the first Samsung D-SLR. They seem more interested in generating or propagating rumours and buzz. Probably good for business... Well, I'd have doubts too if these rumours from tekade weren't confirmed by my friend from Polish Pentax dealer :-) At the moment I only believe Mark Roberts :o) Mark has a great knowledge - we can learn much from him :-) -- Balance is the ultimate good... Best Regards Sylwek
Re: Tekade.de on future D
Well, I'd have doubts too if these rumours from tekade weren't confirmed by my friend from Polish Pentax dealer :-) Very interesting, Sylwester ;) -- Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ...
Re: OT: The Joy of Marketing
On Mar 30, 2006, at 6:26 PM, Adam Maas wrote: Give me OmniWeb 2.0 on NeXTSTEP 3.3 anyday. You get GIF and JPEG support, but lose all the extra crap. Bah... use ASCII art :) http://sam.zoy.org/libcaca/ - Dave (over RFC1149, of course)
Re: Bailing out.
On Thu, 30 Mar 2006, keith_w wrote: Paul Stenquist wrote: Sad in a way, isn't it? But I always read his posts. Paul Yes, and I used to too...but he fell off his balcony and hit my plonk list last night. But, Keith, look at the opportunities: http://mat.gsia.cmu.edu/POB/DEC0998/0519.html Kostas (Si hoc signum legere potes, operis boni in rebus Latinus alacribus et fructuosis potiri potes!)
RE: PESO - A bug in the field
I had a second look at the picture. There is one thing that bothers me a bit. There is a circular grey spot right next to the tale of the bug. It looks like you was a bit to hasty with a Healing brush there. I'm not saying it is traces of Healing brush, I'm only describing how it looks to me. This is a minor nit, but it could be improved there IMO. And I still consider it as stunning. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) -Original Message- From: Tim Øsleby [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 30. mars 2006 03:40 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: RE: PESO - A bug in the field First reaction: Stunning. The bug sparkles. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) -Original Message- From: Kenneth Waller [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 30. mars 2006 03:25 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: PESO - A bug in the field Check out http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/offwallphoto/id2.html Comments solicited Good/Bad/Indifferent What can you suggest/what would you have done differently? Thanks in advance Kenneth Waller
Re: Talking photography - dynamics
Quoting Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]: And you don't know squat about me. Only what you expose to the list, of course. Not only do I love nature, but I've spent more time hiking, climbing, exploring, and lost in the back woods than I venture many people on this list have. In addition, I work with animals, and have developed a small client base for my cat photography, only a very small portion which has been seen on this list. It looks like, for some people, I'm still only an urbanized street photographer. Um... I think you may have put too little significance to my smiley at the end of my first paragraph, Shel. (It's still included below) maybe you should spend some time actually looking at the photos that I present here, and which can also be found on my web pages. As for what's closest to my heart, look at what I present. It's an eclectic mix ... I think I've seen most of them, even if I haven't commented. As for beating you at street photography, sheesh, this isn't a contest. I never suggested it was a contest. It was just intended as a recognition of your skill in the trade. Get real ;-)) Well, what's really real anyway...:-) Boris' question was about dynamics in photography in general, and I (possibly mis-) read your answer as recommending specialising in street photography as the only required action to take. That's why I took your first paragraph to the other extreme. I don't have an ISBN for the book. I don't do ISBN's - just search for it by name on Google - it's published by Lenswork Thanks, I will order it from Lenswork. :-) Jostein [Original Message] From: Jostein [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you started photographing landscapes you might be taken in by the dynamics of them. If you actually loved nature, you would see it's beauty. When you start doing animal portraiture, you'll find your reflexes from the street dynamics aren't fast enough. You're talking like an urbanised street photographer. :-) Curiously, my impression from the other side of the table is that this list is filled mostly with urban/street/reportage stuff and far too little landscape and nature. I guess we both want more of the kind of photography closest to our own hearts. Experiment, experiment, experiment. Shoot from your heart and your soul - go with your feelings, be aware of context and composition, but first photograph what you feel. This, Boris, is very good advice. In addition, I would say don't take the experiments too seriously. Finding fun in experimentation is a good thing. Finally, did you ever read On Being a Photographer? Shel, I'm sorry I have deleted your recent reference to that book. Do you have an ISBN? Re: my first paragraph, I'm just saying that baking dynamics into photos is a challenge whatever range of motifs one finds interesting. You'd beat me hands down, at capturing street dynamics, but I'm pretty sure I'd get my revenge at a different set of motifs. :-) This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program.
RE: PESO - A bug in the field
Ken, nice picture. I would crop the bottom part and a bit of the top and forget about 2/3 ratio. This would improve the focus on the subject itself. Perhaps first a bit of rotating to get the body part straight. Henk -Original Message- From: Kenneth Waller [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 30 March, 2006 3:25 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: PESO - A bug in the field Check out http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/offwallphoto/id2.html Comments solicited Good/Bad/Indifferent What can you suggest/what would you have done differently? Thanks in advance Kenneth Waller
Re: *ist D vs DS2, some questions
The D is capable of 3200, but it has to be selected in the menu as extended range. I have no significant dust problems with either of my D. Perhaps that camera's mirror box had taken on a load at some time. Paul On Mar 29, 2006, at 11:35 PM, Aaron Reynolds wrote: So I used Dave Brooks' *ist D last summer a bunch of times. Since then, I've used a DS and now own a DS2. I noticed a couple of things and thought I'd ask the list about them. ISO -- I thought the maximum ISO on the D was 1600. Was it raised with a firmware upgrade? Dust -- No matter how clean I tried to keep it, Dave's D attracted dust like crazy. However, both the DS and DS2 seem to not have anywhere near the dust troubles that the D had. Was something done to keep the dust away from the sensor on the newer cameras? -Aaron
RE: RE: Much improved (WAS: Testing a Tamron Adaptall 6.9 200-500mm (not SP))
I believe Mike is right. Talking about led: It could be a communication meltdown ;-) Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) -Original Message- From: mike wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 30. mars 2006 11:04 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: RE: Much improved (WAS: Testing a Tamron Adaptall 6.9 200- 500mm (not SP)) From: Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] It may also be a good idea to fill the tube with led. I think what we have here is a communication breakdown. It's always the same. - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information
Re: Talking photography - dynamics
On 3/30/06, Jostein [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Quoting Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I don't have an ISBN for the book. I don't do ISBN's - just search for it by name on Google - it's published by Lenswork If you have the book, you have the ISBN. :-) Thanks, I will order it from Lenswork. :-) ISBN 1-03-06-1 Jostein Dave -- All I ask is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy. - Spike Milligan
Re: PESO - A bug in the field
On 3/30/06, Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Check out http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/offwallphoto/id2.html Comments solicited Good/Bad/Indifferent What can you suggest/what would you have done differently? Thanks in advance Kenneth Waller Beautiful shot Ken. Though I suspect that would look better at a larger size. At least, that's my experience with dragonfly pics. Dave -- All I ask is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy. - Spike Milligan
Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions)
I have been wondering about one thing. In the 10 months I've had my DS, I have had dust on sensor one time. I'm not very careful with my equipment. I do change lens almost everywhere. I don't leave the camera house open, and I do try to be a little careful, but I have a rather relaxed attitude towards this. Why do some have a lot of dust problems, and some don't? Here Aaron tells us about two cameras that behave completely differently when it comes to dust. I assume they are similar in sealing. If they are different, I would guess the D is better sealed. But it is the D who attracts most dust. This is strange. I have one rather odd theory: Could some sensors be charged with static electricity? Any thoughts on this? Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) -Original Message- From: Aaron Reynolds [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 30. mars 2006 06:35 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: *ist D vs DS2, some questions So I used Dave Brooks' *ist D last summer a bunch of times. Since then, I've used a DS and now own a DS2. I noticed a couple of things and thought I'd ask the list about them. ISO -- I thought the maximum ISO on the D was 1600. Was it raised with a firmware upgrade? Dust -- No matter how clean I tried to keep it, Dave's D attracted dust like crazy. However, both the DS and DS2 seem to not have anywhere near the dust troubles that the D had. Was something done to keep the dust away from the sensor on the newer cameras? -Aaron
Re: Optio
Dario Bonazza wrote: keith_w wrote: Escellent! I've seen this test area before, and it works well for such a display. I did appreciate the tests. Any chance you used a tripod for the more sharp images? All pictures, blurred and sharp, were taken on a tripod. One question please, choosing the S6, what is the 50 in the line: S6_50_35mm_F2.8? You have that designation in the others too, and I'm not certain what it means. 50 ISO Of course! How silly of me to not think about that. Thanks! Dario keith
Re: Bailing out.
Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Thu, 30 Mar 2006, keith_w wrote: Paul Stenquist wrote: Sad in a way, isn't it? But I always read his posts. Paul Yes, and I used to too...but he fell off his balcony and hit my plonk list last night. But, Keith, look at the opportunities: http://mat.gsia.cmu.edu/POB/DEC0998/0519.html Kostas (Si hoc signum legere potes, operis boni in rebus Latinus alacribus et fructuosis potiri potes!) That's an interesting site, Kostas! g keith
Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions)
- Original Message - From: Tim Øsleby Subject: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions) I have been wondering about one thing. In the 10 months I've had my DS, I have had dust on sensor one time. I'm not very careful with my equipment. I do change lens almost everywhere. I don't leave the camera house open, and I do try to be a little careful, but I have a rather relaxed attitude towards this. Why do some have a lot of dust problems, and some don't? Some people are looking for problems, and find them. Others aren't, and don't. William Robb
Re: Semi-OT: Notebook PC for Photo Editing
Joe wrote: Incidentally, I have seen the complaints about older Toshibas overheating. I believe newer models have a vent on the side. Right. My wife's laptop has been in twice for the problem. It is a series that on sale about 18-24 months ago. Fresh air is sucked in from the bottom. Not good for anybody actually working with it on your lap. You block the air intake and it overheats...instant off! At 8 months, Toshiba took in back for warrantee repairs. It took 6 weeks and extra complaints to get it back, something about a new board. At 12 or 13 months it was a problem again and repaired more promptly. This time she took it to a local repair station rather than mail it in. My current and prior Toshiba laptops have been OK. Durable and cheap were the major assets. Only her newest one has been a problem. Fujitsu sounds interesting... Regards, Bob S. On 3/29/06, Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks to those of you who recommended the Fujitsu notebooks. After some hours on their web site I am sold. But, wow, they are expensive. Comparable Sony models like like a bargain in contrast. Well, as I have argued in regard to lenses, one never regrets buying quality. At least the Fujitsus are expensive to get the things I want. I would like their extra-bright display and a 5400 rpm drive. In budget models one can get one of those or the other, but not both. To get both takes $$. And I need to hang onto some $$ for the DA 21, the DA 70, the D+, the new flash, the DA 50-135 and the DA 16-50. Not to mention dentistry for the whole family. Maybe prices will drop a bit next month. Merchants in the U.S. abhor April (tax time). I'm already working two jobs, and collecting a retirement check from a third. It's still not enough. Sigh! Incidentally, I have seen the complaints about older Toshibas overheating. I believe newer models have a vent on the side. Joe
Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions)
On 30 Mar 2006 at 6:25, William Robb wrote: Some people are looking for problems, and find them. Others aren't, and don't. I often only find I have dust problems after a session of macro shots :-( Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
RE: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions)
This has been my conclusion so far. But Aarons post may suggest some different course. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) -Original Message- From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 30. mars 2006 14:25 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions) - Original Message - From: Tim Øsleby Subject: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions) I have been wondering about one thing. In the 10 months I've had my DS, I have had dust on sensor one time. I'm not very careful with my equipment. I do change lens almost everywhere. I don't leave the camera house open, and I do try to be a little careful, but I have a rather relaxed attitude towards this. Why do some have a lot of dust problems, and some don't? Some people are looking for problems, and find them. Others aren't, and don't. William Robb
Re: Bailing out.
On 3/30/06, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snipsome buttered toast snip Only in England, must one specifiy ~buttered~ toast... cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
Re: Enablement
On 30 Mar 2006 at 10:19, Sylwester Pietrzyk wrote: Well, I can't say for A* 200/2.8 as I have never used one. AFAIR Rob used to have both of them, so he could probably tell something more about differencies between both lenses even that he now uses FA* 200/2.8 :-) Rob? All I can tell about A* 200/4 macro is that it is sharp even wide open at both - macro and longer distnaces. I tend to use my FA* 200/2.8 mostly because it's in my standard travel kit, the A* 200/4 macro is pretty much a special purpose lens for me though I agree it can easily double up as a standard long lens. My only concern in doing that is that its bokeh can look a little untamed if you are used to the rendering of the FA* 200/2.8. Though I think that both the A* 200/4 macro and FA* 200/2.8 optically out-perform the A* 200/2.8, though all are very nice lenses. I often use the FA* 200/2.8 in combination with my AF1.7TC with excellent results and I've also used it with the A* 200/4 macro with great results. The Pentax XL TCs also fit both the FA* 200/2.8 and A* 200/4 macro and produce excellent results. The last issue is that as good as the lens tripod mount is on the A* 200/4 macro it's pretty useless when the lens is used on the DSLRs because the RTF housing hits the bracket knobs when the lens is rotated. So for portrait orientation the tripod head needs to be tilted. Thankfully I have an L bracket to solve that problem. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
Re: Bailing out.
On Thu, 30 Mar 2006 13:58:25 +0100, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 3/30/06, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snipsome buttered toast snip Only in England, must one specifiy ~buttered~ toast... Definitely. One does not wish to consume some poly-unsaturated chemical mess. :-) Vive le beurre! John -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/
Re: Enablement
On 3/30/06, Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The last issue is that as good as the lens tripod mount is on the A* 200/4 macro it's pretty useless when the lens is used on the DSLRs because the RTF housing hits the bracket knobs when the lens is rotated. So for portrait orientation the tripod head needs to be tilted. Thankfully I have an L bracket to solve that problem. :-) Dave -- All I ask is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy. - Spike Milligan
Re: Bailing out.
On 3/29/06, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would hesitate to say, however, that Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas, Descartes, Kant, Spinoza, Leibnitz, Wittgenstein, Russell, Arendt, Sartre, Camus (my personal fave) ought to have their work dismissed. I may disagree with some of them, I may not understand some of them g, but what they've said is still worthy of consideration, IMHO. As I was commuting home last night, I realized that I forgot to mention one of my favourite philosophers, David Hume. Now as I peruse my list, I notice that I didn't mention any of the British Empiricists, so if I'm going to mention Hume, I should also mention Berkeley and Locke. No slight intended towards any of our British listers. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
Re: Bailing out.
Godfrey wrote: good old boy bumpkin philosophy and half-formed thoughts I really haven't found any good old boy bumpkins on this list. Many pretend to be such, but after many years here I recognize it as a charade. This list has an outstanding group of minds, regardless of degree credentials. Half-formed thoughts is another issue... We all have those from time to time. And what is it about these recent flame war threads. We have a couple of them going here. Is it a full moon or what? Regards, Bob S. On 3/30/06, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mar 29, 2006, at 8:19 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Sad in a way, isn't it? But I always read his posts. Paul I agree. Keith's attempt at insult is sad compared to graywolf's. Perhaps it's the best he can do. The schmuck tells you all that he deliberately tried to insult me, I responded with something funny, and I'm the bad guy. The lack of any humor, or any cleverness, whatsoever in these attacks is pitiable, not insulting. I don't talk about things that I know nothing about, or spout pop philosophy in the name of wisdom, or stand on a box proud that I have devised an opinion based on nothing but my lack of education or, what did he call it?, journeyman level employment credentials. You want to debate endlessly the cost of putting an aperture simulator into the next generation camera? Fine, go right ahead, I won't quibble with your meaningful treatises on that subject at all. I did actually study Latin, I did actually study Philosophy and General Semantics in the course of my education, along with a lot of other things. Not only that but I remember the subject matter, I didn't burn it out of my synapses with pot or coke or beer or endless partying. My degree is in Mathematics, and I have worked in Science and Engineering for over 20 years. I enjoyed the efforts of all these studies and that work: love working with the ideas, the concepts, love learning new things. It is with some pain that I read the emails tortured with good old boy bumpkin philosophy and half-formed thoughts, so I did my bit to interject some reasoned discussion. I'm sorry it offends your tender sensibilities, but of course I'm an arrogant snot because I'm not part of the sacred good old boy club of pentax lovers, or was it the stink of darkroom smell lovers? I don't know anymore, you've confused me. But I do find it humorous around here. And I do try to be helpful. Even if you don't appreciate the help, or the subtlety of trying to tell someone he's blowin' smoke out his behind without wanting to say out loud, You're talking nonsense. And unlike others, I don't just bail out when something new and different is put in front of me. I endeavor to learn it, understand it, and then use it to extend my capabilities rather than turn my back on it. If I find I don't like it, see no reason to post a long tortured diatribe to rationalize my decision to do something else. usw, Godfrey PS: Quotes compliments Henry Beard's excellent, wry Latin for All Occasions. ** A child's taunt ** Flexilis sum, gluten es, me resilit, ad te haeret! I'm rubber, you're glue, bounces off me, sticks to you! You can lob insulting remarks at me all you want, I will enjoy seeing who can say something clever. I expect to be disappointed. Make my day. ** Ways to end a conversation ** Mihi ignosce. Cum homine de can debeo congredi ... Excuse me. I have appointment with a man about a dog...
Re: PESO - A bug in the field
On 3/29/06, Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Check out http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/offwallphoto/id2.html Comments solicited Good/Bad/Indifferent What can you suggest/what would you have done differently? Thanks in advance EXQUISITE!!! Sorry for yelling, but it's just that good. I'm not normally really big on the bug shots, but this is spectacular. The light makes it shimmer, the background is buttery smooth and the green is beautiful, the subject is sharp. I can't fault this in any way - it's gorgeous. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
Re: OT: The Joy of Marketing
Yes, but I removed CSS from my webpages when AnnSan reported that she could not view them with her old Netscape program. There are a lot of things that make it easier for the programer but harder for the user. It is a choice one has to make in the design stage (not that I do much design stage stuff having learned to program with punch cards). graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Bob W wrote: For the benefit of those who can't read, a page that works in Lynx is going to be much easier for text-to-speech software to deal with. Add the benefits of no Flash, no Javascript, no CSS and the fact that its rudimentary frames support discourages their use, and I think we have a winner. CSS is a good thing! -- Cheers, Bob
Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions)
Bill, I certainly wasn't looking for problems -- more that I've been pleasantly surprised not to have to retouch dust spots! I asked someone who should know this kind of stuff on the tech side, and he said something incomprehensible to me about changing something to do with the sensor's charge between th D and DS. Ring any bells for anyone? -Aaron -Original Message- From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subj: Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions) Date: Thu Mar 30, 2006 7:37 am Size: 603 bytes To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net - Original Message - From: Tim Øsleby Subject: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions) I have been wondering about one thing. In the 10 months I've had my DS, I have had dust on sensor one time. I'm not very careful with my equipment. I do change lens almost everywhere. I don't leave the camera house open, and I do try to be a little careful, but I have a rather relaxed attitude towards this. Why do some have a lot of dust problems, and some don't? Some people are looking for problems, and find them. Others aren't, and don't. William Robb
Re: Workflow
On 3/29/06, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Since you got it free, maybe you can donate it to someone or to a group that needs it. You can always get your tax deduction, so it's not that you'd really get ~nothing~ for it. Hand up, waving it like a third grade schoolboy who knows the answer, but the teacher's ignoring him Oo! Oo! Pick me! Pick me! O! Oo! Over here! Pick me! cheers, frank ps: only kidding pps: not really -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
April PUG open (early)
Hi folks, since i am travelling next week, i opened the April PUG today. It can be viewed at http://pug.komkon.org Have fun with all the interpretations of an april fools theme. Best Adelheid -- Echte DSL-Flatrate dauerhaft für 0,- Euro*! Feel free mit GMX DSL! http://www.gmx.net/de/go/dsl
Re: PESO - A bug in the field
Ken, All that shiny stuff really put me off on the picture. It was like a big blast of flash was corrupting the image. On a 4th viewing, I think it is perhaps dew that is drying on the dragon fly's wings and body. Now that is interesting! Still, I am troubled by all the sparkle... Regards, Bob S. On 3/30/06, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 3/29/06, Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Check out http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/offwallphoto/id2.html Comments solicited Good/Bad/Indifferent What can you suggest/what would you have done differently? Thanks in advance EXQUISITE!!! Sorry for yelling, but it's just that good. I'm not normally really big on the bug shots, but this is spectacular. The light makes it shimmer, the background is buttery smooth and the green is beautiful, the subject is sharp. I can't fault this in any way - it's gorgeous. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
Re: Workflow
On 3/30/06, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hand up, waving it like a third grade schoolboy who knows the answer, but the teacher's ignoring him Oo! Oo! Pick me! Pick me! O! Oo! Over here! Pick me! cheers, frank ps: only kidding pps: not really -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson LOL Thanks Frank I needed that :-) Dave -- All I ask is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy. - Spike Milligan
Re: Bailing out.
frank theriault wrote: As I was commuting home last night, I realized that I forgot to mention one of my favourite philosophers, David Hume. David 'ume could outconsume Schoepenhauer and Hegel, and Wittgenstein was a beery swine who was just as schloshed as Schlegel. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ)
Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions)
On Mar 30, 2006, at 6:38 AM, Tim Øsleby wrote: In the 10 months I've had my DS, I have had dust on sensor one time. I'm not very careful with my equipment. I do change lens almost everywhere. I don't leave the camera house open, and I do try to be a little careful, but I have a rather relaxed attitude towards this. Why do some have a lot of dust problems, and some don't? I'm not very careful, either, though I was very careful with Dave's D and still managed to have dust on every image after the first lens change of the day. And I'm not talking about little dust that's inoffensive and only visible at 100%, I'm talking about gigantic spots with blue edges that are visible even when sized down to 400x600 pixels for the web. I'll see if I can find one from last year to demonstrate. -Aaron
Re: Bailing out.
Doug Franklin wrote: frank theriault wrote: As I was commuting home last night, I realized that I forgot to mention one of my favourite philosophers, David Hume. David 'ume could outconsume Schoepenhauer and Hegel, and Wittgenstein was a beery swine who was just as schloshed as Schlegel. Thanks Doug - I was just about to killfile this thread! ;-)
Re: Enablement
On 30/3/06, Sylwester Pietrzyk, discombobulated, unleashed: But macro is indeed hard work. Fortunately I can often count on my friend's help - he is a very good and well known in Polish photo community macro photographer. Here are some of his works: http://www.plfoto.com/uzytkownik.php?authorid=1311 Terrific shots. He must have the patience of a saint :-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
Re: Enablement
On 30/3/06, Sylwester Pietrzyk, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.cottysnaps.com/snaps/nature/images/pic20.html and http://www.cottysnaps.com/snaps/nature/images/pic24.html and http://www.cottysnaps.com/snaps/nature/images/pic22.html and http://www.cottysnaps.com/snaps/nature/images/pic26.html Wow! I saw that before, and these are very nice shots! However I'm surprised as I was almost sure that you used to have 100/2.8 USM macro? :-) Thanks. Not me boss, must be someone else? I was asking about the SMC 100 2.8 at one point, Bill Robb said it was a fantastic lens IIRC... Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
Re: Tekade.de on future D
Lucas Rijnders wrote: At the moment I only believe Mark Roberts :o) What??? You've forgotten the three basic rules of the PDML: 1) Don't believe anything Frank says 2) Don't believe anything Cotty says 3) Don't believe anything Mark says Quite honestly, I'm kind of hoping that the D Super (or whatever) gets delayed a little bit *more* because I've just made a big sale of prints and I'm itching to have an excuse to round out my collection or Limited lenses with a 77mm 1.8 (pant, pant) (I think I'm joking about the above remark but I'm not 100% sure of it.)
Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions)
Here's a chunk out of the middle of a file, unresized, unsharpened, uncorrected, compressed a little more for the web. It clearly shows a couple of the mean dusties I'm talking about (plus some not-so-bad ones): http://aaronreynolds.ca/albums/PDML/dust.jpg Is this out-of-the-ordinary for an *ist D? Like I said, the DS and DS2 I've used have not had anything like this, not even like the smaller dust spots on this. And the DS I used was not exactly treated well by its owner. -Aaron
Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions)
Aaron Reynolds wrote: couple of the mean dusties I'm talking about (plus some not-so-bad ones): http://aaronreynolds.ca/albums/PDML/dust.jpg Is this out-of-the-ordinary for an *ist D? It's out of the ordinary for mine. I'm not particularly attentive to dust, and often have to change lenses in dusty environments, and I haven't seen dust nearly that bad. I've had mine since October, and have cleaned the sensor (with a bulb blower) once, and that was mainly so I'd know what to do when it really became necessary. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ)
Re: Tekade.de on future D
Op Thu, 30 Mar 2006 15:38:08 +0200 schreef Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Lucas Rijnders wrote: At the moment I only believe Mark Roberts :o) What??? You've forgotten the three basic rules of the PDML: Noone ever told me ;o) 1) Don't believe anything Frank says 2) Don't believe anything Cotty says Both go without saying... 3) Don't believe anything Mark says Except when he's talking about lenses, I guess? I bought a Vivitar series one 70-210 after reading your page (and others), and I can't say you're wrong... Coming to think of it, if someone can lend me an A*85/1,4 I'll happily check Cotty's credibility as well :o) Quite honestly, I'm kind of hoping that the D Super (or whatever) gets delayed a little bit *more* because I've just made a big sale of prints and I'm itching to have an excuse to round out my collection or Limited lenses with a 77mm 1.8 (pant, pant) (I think I'm joking about the above remark but I'm not 100% sure of it.) Do you _really_ need it? An excuse, I mean. -- Regards, Lucas
Re: Talking photography - dynamics
But I don't have the book, or, more precisely, the book is not here. It is out on loan. In any case, I never look up books using the ISBN, only by author/title. BTW, the same book may have different ISBN's depending on which edition or printing it may be. So, if you have an earlier edition, and use that ISBN, you may not find the most recent edition which, perhaps, contains updates or changes. On Being a Photographer is in it's third, if not fourth, edition. Shel [Original Message] From: David Savage Quoting Shel Belinkoff : I don't have an ISBN for the book. I don't do ISBN's - just search for it by name on Google - it's published by Lenswork If you have the book, you have the ISBN. :-) Thanks, I will order it from Lenswork. :-) ISBN 1-03-06-1
Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions)
I had two - maybe three - dust spots on my first istDS. Shel [Original Message] From: Aaron Reynolds Here's a chunk out of the middle of a file, unresized, unsharpened, uncorrected, compressed a little more for the web. It clearly shows a couple of the mean dusties I'm talking about (plus some not-so-bad ones): http://aaronreynolds.ca/albums/PDML/dust.jpg Is this out-of-the-ordinary for an *ist D? Like I said, the DS and DS2 I've used have not had anything like this, not even like the smaller dust spots on this. And the DS I used was not exactly treated well by its owner.
Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions)
Dust? Me thinks hot pixels. Toine On 3/30/06, Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's a chunk out of the middle of a file, unresized, unsharpened, uncorrected, compressed a little more for the web. It clearly shows a couple of the mean dusties I'm talking about (plus some not-so-bad ones): http://aaronreynolds.ca/albums/PDML/dust.jpg Is this out-of-the-ordinary for an *ist D? Like I said, the DS and DS2 I've used have not had anything like this, not even like the smaller dust spots on this. And the DS I used was not exactly treated well by its owner. -Aaron
Re: Keeping a lens level
Quoting Ralf R. Radermacher [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Gautam Sarup [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is there some decent solution e.g. would it help to use a ballhead? Have a look at this: http://www.manfrotto.com/Jahia/cache/offonce/pid/3224?livid=103lsf=103child=5 I use this device for macro rigs. It's a good help when you need to balance a heavy rig. However, if the lens change lenght when you zoom, as I suspect the 80-320 does, you may have to readjust the support each time you change the focal length. Jostein This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program.
Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions)
On 30 Mar 2006 at 8:46, Aaron Reynolds wrote: Here's a chunk out of the middle of a file, unresized, unsharpened, uncorrected, compressed a little more for the web. It clearly shows a couple of the mean dusties I'm talking about (plus some not-so-bad ones): http://aaronreynolds.ca/albums/PDML/dust.jpg Is this out-of-the-ordinary for an *ist D? I'm not seeing any dust spots, there's quite a few hot/stuck pixels though. This is how dust on the sensor manifests its self on my *ist D: http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio/temp/IMGP4089.jpg Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
Re: Tekade.de on future D
Lucas Rijnders wrote: I bought a Vivitar series one 70-210 after reading your page (and others), and I can't say you're wrong... Ah well, seriously, that's one nice lens. I just printed a 8 x 12 print of a flower shot (this print is for the customer who may be financing the 77 Limited!) taken with that lens and I'm amazed all over again. Coming to think of it, if someone can lend me an A*85/1,4 I'll happily check Cotty's credibility as well :o) HAR!
Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions)
Hmm, those don't look like any dust spots I've seen ... Shel [Original Message] From: Aaron Reynolds http://aaronreynolds.ca/albums/PDML/dust.jpg Is this out-of-the-ordinary for an *ist D?
Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions)
On 3/30/06, Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's a chunk out of the middle of a file, unresized, unsharpened, uncorrected, compressed a little more for the web. It clearly shows a couple of the mean dusties I'm talking about (plus some not-so-bad ones): http://aaronreynolds.ca/albums/PDML/dust.jpg Is this out-of-the-ordinary for an *ist D? Like I said, the DS and DS2 I've used have not had anything like this, not even like the smaller dust spots on this. And the DS I used was not exactly treated well by its owner. -Aaron I can't see any dust. Just a some hot pixels. Dave -- All I ask is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy. - Spike Milligan
Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions)
On Mar 30, 2006, at 9:08 AM, David Savage wrote: I can't see any dust. Just a some hot pixels. Is that what those are? Why do they go away when blown with a blower brush? -Aaron
Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions)
On 30 Mar 2006 at 22:08, David Savage wrote: I can't see any dust. Just a some hot pixels. Maybe it's pixel dust :-) Sorry. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions)
On 30 Mar 2006 at 9:11, Aaron Reynolds wrote: On Mar 30, 2006, at 9:08 AM, David Savage wrote: I can't see any dust. Just a some hot pixels. Is that what those are? Why do they go away when blown with a blower brush? Their intensity is a function of exposure time and ISO. High ISO and long exposure times (under 1/4 with NR off) providing the combination most likely to shot them in all their glory. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
RE: RE: Much improved (WAS: Testing a Tamron Adaptall 6.9 200-500mm (not SP))
From: Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/03/30 Thu AM 11:12:14 GMT To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: RE: RE: Much improved (WAS: Testing a Tamron Adaptall 6.9 200-500mm (not SP)) I believe Mike is right. Talking about led: It could be a communication meltdown ;-) Now you're being inflammatory. Just in case anyone misses the reference. http://www.songs-lyrics.net/song-lyrics/5A00D161301610032C/Led-Zeppelin-lyrics/Led-Zeppelin-lyrics/Communication-Breakdown-lyrics.html Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) -Original Message- From: mike wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 30. mars 2006 11:04 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: RE: Much improved (WAS: Testing a Tamron Adaptall 6.9 200- 500mm (not SP)) From: Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] It may also be a good idea to fill the tube with led. I think what we have here is a communication breakdown. It's always the same. - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information
Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions)
On Mar 30, 2006, at 9:19 AM, Rob Studdert wrote: Their intensity is a function of exposure time and ISO. High ISO and long exposure times (under 1/4 with NR off) providing the combination most likely to shot them in all their glory. Hrm. I'd say 90% of what I shot was ISO 1600, 1/500 - 1/2000 sec. But the first 100 or so images from each game don't feature the hot pixels. What causes them? Can I expect them on the DS2 eventually? -Aaron
Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions)
On 3/30/06, Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mar 30, 2006, at 9:08 AM, David Savage wrote: I can't see any dust. Just a some hot pixels. Is that what those are? Why do they go away when blown with a blower brush? -Aaron Maybe it helps to cool the sensor? :-) I don't know but I'm certain that that ain't dust. Dave -- All I ask is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy. - Spike Milligan
Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions)
On 3/30/06, Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 30 Mar 2006 at 22:08, David Savage wrote: I can't see any dust. Just a some hot pixels. Maybe it's pixel dust :-) Sorry. No your not. Dave :-) -- All I ask is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy. - Spike Milligan
Re: GESO - Solar Eclipse
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap060330.html
Re: Advice on Anaheim and San Diego, California
Thanks for your helpful suggestions. Dan On 3/28/06, Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dan, the San Diego Zoo offers a Safari experience at an off site facility, somewhat north of the city and conventional zoo. I had a great experience there last year, They transport you on the back of a modified flat bed truck, stopping often to cater to the photogs aboard. I don't normally enjoy captive animal experiences but this was well worth it. You might need a reservation, especially on weekends. For me a place called Corvettes, in the city, is a must experience (being a car guy). Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OT: Advice on Anaheim and San Diego, California At the end of next week, I will be flying to Anaheim, CA, to join mywife, who will be at a conference there most of that week. I willhave a day or so in Anaheim, then we will drive down to San Diego tospend a few days with my wife's uncle. Can anyone give me advice on interesting places to visit and,especially interesting and unusual places for photography? Restaurantrecommendations would also be welcome. Thanks in advance. Dan
Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions)
Yep. Hot pixels in the one shot, dust in the other. -- Original message -- From: Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 30 Mar 2006 at 8:46, Aaron Reynolds wrote: Here's a chunk out of the middle of a file, unresized, unsharpened, uncorrected, compressed a little more for the web. It clearly shows a couple of the mean dusties I'm talking about (plus some not-so-bad ones): http://aaronreynolds.ca/albums/PDML/dust.jpg Is this out-of-the-ordinary for an *ist D? I'm not seeing any dust spots, there's quite a few hot/stuck pixels though. This is how dust on the sensor manifests its self on my *ist D: http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio/temp/IMGP4089.jpg Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
Re: April PUG open (early)
Thank you Adelheid for another fine job of putting this together. rg AvK wrote: Hi folks, since i am travelling next week, i opened the April PUG today. It can be viewed at http://pug.komkon.org Have fun with all the interpretations of an april fools theme. Best Adelheid -- Someone handed me a picture and said, This is a picture of me when I was younger. Every picture of you is when you were younger. ...Here's a picture of me when I'm older. Where'd you get that camera man? - Mitch Hedberg
Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions)
I've gotten into the habit of holding the DS level or face-down to avoid dust. It's happened twice and the results aren't what I want from a good camera. Sometimes the dust, when working in a dusty environment, will even migrate up to the focusing screen. That's another pain to clean. Collin KC8TKA
Re: Re: Workflow
From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/03/30 Thu PM 01:18:20 GMT To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Workflow On 3/29/06, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Since you got it free, maybe you can donate it to someone or to a group that needs it. You can always get your tax deduction, so it's not that you'd really get ~nothing~ for it. Hand up, waving it like a third grade schoolboy who knows the answer, but the teacher's ignoring him Oo! Oo! Pick me! Pick me! O! Oo! Over here! Pick me! cheers, frank ps: only kidding pps: not really Fight you for it. Definitely not kidding. It was your right shoulder??? OK, I am kidding. I think. -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information
A discussion of preference
There's been some interesting dialog about preferences. So I thought it might be good to put things into a more civil format. So here's the question: What aspect of producing an image do you enjoy the most? Composition? And what type? Processing (chemical or computer) ? Production (actually making the print) ? Or something else? And what is it that you find fulfiling? (I'm not asking about medium at all, because that's just so much stuff. It's the product we look forward to seeing but the process getting there has its share of fulfillment as well.) Personally, I enjoy the composition (posing people) and printing. The printing is definitely the most work to get the right product. But I find an excellent print to be worth every minute. Collin KC8TKA http://www.brendemuehl.net
Re: Enablement
Cotty wrote: On 30/3/06, Sylwester Pietrzyk, discombobulated, unleashed: But macro is indeed hard work. Fortunately I can often count on my friend's help - he is a very good and well known in Polish photo community macro photographer. Here are some of his works: http://www.plfoto.com/uzytkownik.php?authorid=1311 Terrific shots. He must have the patience of a saint :-) Marek is a long time Pentax user, the patience of a saint comes with it :) In parts of Polish photo community Pentax is better known as the weird brand that Marek W. uses tm
Re: Workflow
On 3/30/06, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LOL Thanks Frank I needed that :-) Dave Always happy to help. g cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
RE: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions)
I've had a dust spec wandering around at the focusing screen for nearly six months. I have cleaned it about ten times. The same spec turns up again, after some time at another place. It has bugged me, but now I'm used to it. Perhaps I will miss it when it's gone ;-) Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 30. mars 2006 16:47 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions) I've gotten into the habit of holding the DS level or face-down to avoid dust. It's happened twice and the results aren't what I want from a good camera. Sometimes the dust, when working in a dusty environment, will even migrate up to the focusing screen. That's another pain to clean. Collin KC8TKA
Epson R220. Anyone using for sales prints
After private emails with Fred, i'v pretty much talked myself into trying an Epson printer.The R220 seems adaqate for BW prints with 3rd party black ink(s). More so than my Canon which displays the green tint Fred mentioned he had, and sems to have gone in the R220. Just wondering if anyone is using this printer as a sales printer and if they are happy with it and the customers. My Canons are supposed to be 25 year archival,so i'm wondering about the R220. An articale Fred sent said 22 years. I get faint, barely visible fine scratch ,marks on my Canon papaers(most likly from horse dirt) and i want to get a new printer, and one that does decent BW to replace the S800. The price is cheap, just wondering if the prints will be over time. Dave Equine Photography in York Region
Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions)
Poping in late on this one. I don't see any dust Aaron, but i see 1 bad pixel, upper left. Dust on my sensors shows up as dark grayish blobs. A good hurricane blow seems to work best. FWIW i seem to have more dust problems on the D than with the Nikons. Dave Here's a chunk out of the middle of a file, unresized, unsharpened, uncorrected, compressed a little more for the web. It clearly shows a couple of the mean dusties I'm talking about (plus some not-so-bad ones): http://aaronreynolds.ca/albums/PDML/dust.jpg Is this out-of-the-ordinary for an *ist D? Equine Photography in York Region
RE: RE: Much improved (WAS: Testing a Tamron Adaptall 6.9 200-500mm (not SP))
Some time I am. But it's not intentional. I simply get carried away, but I do understand it can be tiresome sometimes. Sorry. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) -Original Message- From: mike wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 30. mars 2006 16:20 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: RE: RE: Much improved (WAS: Testing a Tamron Adaptall 6.9 200- 500mm (not SP)) From: Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/03/30 Thu AM 11:12:14 GMT To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: RE: RE: Much improved (WAS: Testing a Tamron Adaptall 6.9 200- 500mm (not SP)) I believe Mike is right. Talking about led: It could be a communication meltdown ;-) Now you're being inflammatory. Just in case anyone misses the reference. http://www.songs-lyrics.net/song-lyrics/5A00D161301610032C/Led-Zeppelin- lyrics/Led-Zeppelin-lyrics/Communication-Breakdown-lyrics.html Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) -Original Message- From: mike wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 30. mars 2006 11:04 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: RE: Much improved (WAS: Testing a Tamron Adaptall 6.9 200- 500mm (not SP)) From: Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] It may also be a good idea to fill the tube with led. I think what we have here is a communication breakdown. It's always the same. - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information
Re: *ist D vs DS2, some questions
Adam Maas wrote: Aaron Reynolds wrote: So I used Dave Brooks' *ist D last summer a bunch of times. Since then, I've used a DS and now own a DS2. I noticed a couple of things and thought I'd ask the list about them. ISO -- I thought the maximum ISO on the D was 1600. Was it raised with a firmware upgrade? Nope, it always was 3200. But I think you do have to change a default setting to get 3200. Maybe that's where the confusion comes from? ERNR
Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions)
Dave, that's from your D. The spots I'm asking about are on the player's chin, on the jersey logo and on the Nikon sign. So they're not dust -- how does one get these bad pixels in the first place, and how does one get rid of them? -Aaron -Original Message- From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subj: Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions) Date: Thu Mar 30, 2006 10:35 am Size: 641 bytes To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Poping in late on this one. I don't see any dust Aaron, but i see 1 bad pixel, upper left. Dust on my sensors shows up as dark grayish blobs. A good hurricane blow seems to work best. FWIW i seem to have more dust problems on the D than with the Nikons. Dave Here's a chunk out of the middle of a file, unresized, unsharpened, uncorrected, compressed a little more for the web. It clearly shows a couple of the mean dusties I'm talking about (plus some not-so-bad ones): http://aaronreynolds.ca/albums/PDML/dust.jpg Is this out-of-the-ordinary for an *ist D? Equine Photography in York Region
Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions)
My D you say. I have never noticed them before,but then it might have something to do with you shooting high iso and the background.Alot of my D shots have open sky and grass, so i might have missed them. Dust i just clone out. I'd say do the same for the stuck pixel. I'll have to look closer to my newer shots and see if i can see anything. Dave(now owner of the D200 and Tamron 90mm macro) Brooks Quoting Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Dave, that's from your D. The spots I'm asking about are on the player's chin, on the jersey logo and on the Nikon sign. So they're not dust -- how does one get these bad pixels in the first place, and how does one get rid of them? -Aaron -Original Message- From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subj: Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions) Date: Thu Mar 30, 2006 10:35 am Size: 641 bytes To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Poping in late on this one. I don't see any dust Aaron, but i see 1 bad pixel, upper left. Dust on my sensors shows up as dark grayish blobs. A good hurricane blow seems to work best. FWIW i seem to have more dust problems on the D than with the Nikons. Dave Here's a chunk out of the middle of a file, unresized, unsharpened, uncorrected, compressed a little more for the web. It clearly shows a couple of the mean dusties I'm talking about (plus some not-so-bad ones): http://aaronreynolds.ca/albums/PDML/dust.jpg Is this out-of-the-ordinary for an *ist D? Equine Photography in York Region Equine Photography in York Region
Re: istDS and istD shutter release sound?
Compared to my PZ-1, PZ-1p, and (especially) Super Programs, the istD shutter noise is a whisper. I have shot chamber music recitals with the PZ-1p without disturbing anyone, so comparing the istD and istDS noise is rather like comparing the noise of a fly fart and a flea sneeze. Rick --- Lucas Rijnders [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Op Thu, 30 Mar 2006 04:53:04 +0200 schreef John Bailey [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I apologize if this has this been asked before! :^) How does the istD shutter release sound compared to the istDS/DS2? Is the istD quieter and of a lower frequency? Dpreview.com includes a sound recording of the shutter in a full review. For the *ist-D and -DS see (or hear): http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/pentaxistd/page4.asp http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/pentaxistds/page4.asp Hope this helps, -- Regards, Lucas http://www.photo.net/photos/RickW __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions)
David J Brooks wrote: Poping in late on this one. Does that mean you're going to be pontificating?
Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions)
Yes, I've been cloning these spots out of about 2000 pictures -- I meant is there anything that can be done to the camera to get rid of them, or is it a permanent problem? And how do they happen? I don't have this problem with the DS2 as yet, and I don't want to. How do I avoid it? -Aaron -Original Message- From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subj: Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions) Date: Thu Mar 30, 2006 10:52 am Size: 1K To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net My D you say. I have never noticed them before,but then it might have something to do with you shooting high iso and the background.Alot of my D shots have open sky and grass, so i might have missed them. Dust i just clone out. I'd say do the same for the stuck pixel. I'll have to look closer to my newer shots and see if i can see anything. Dave(now owner of the D200 and Tamron 90mm macro) Brooks Quoting Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Dave, that's from your D. The spots I'm asking about are on the player's chin, on the jersey logo and on the Nikon sign. So they're not dust -- how does one get these bad pixels in the first place, and how does one get rid of them? -Aaron -Original Message- From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subj: Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions) Date: Thu Mar 30, 2006 10:35 am Size: 641 bytes To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Poping in late on this one. I don't see any dust Aaron, but i see 1 bad pixel, upper left. Dust on my sensors shows up as dark grayish blobs. A good hurricane blow seems to work best. FWIW i seem to have more dust problems on the D than with the Nikons. Dave Here's a chunk out of the middle of a file, unresized, unsharpened, uncorrected, compressed a little more for the web. It clearly shows a couple of the mean dusties I'm talking about (plus some not-so-bad ones): http://aaronreynolds.ca/albums/PDML/dust.jpg Is this out-of-the-ordinary for an *ist D? Equine Photography in York Region Equine Photography in York Region
Re: Advice on Anaheim and San Diego, California
Well, I live in Anaheim (Hills). I highly recommend: Gulliver's ...for great steaks, prime rib, English fare and a fantastic atmosphere. The theme of the restaurant follows the the book by Jonathan Swift. Call a few days ahead and ask for a table by the fire. 18482 Macarthur Blvd, Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 833-8411 for reservations. Dress is nice street wear, business casual, formal - whatever... I don't know where you'll be but... From the Convention Center - Across Katella Ave from Disneyland, take: Katella east to I-5, I-5 south to the 55 Fwy, 55 Fwy south to I-405, I-405 south to MacArthur Blvd. Exit MacArthur Blvd. toward John Wayne Airport. Turn left (generally south) on MacArthur Blvd. to Michelson Dr. Make a U-Turn (easy) and take next right on Business Center Drive. Make an immediate left into the El Torito parking lot and continue through to Gulliver's. ~$80 for two... For interisting spots to photograph, South on I-5 toward San Diego is San Juan Capistrano. Stop by this small community and visit the Mission. Hwy 74 - Ortega Hwy - goes north out of San Juan Capistrano through Casper's regional park and up over the mountain (twisty rural roadroad) toward Lake Elsinore. On the way, Stop at Hell's Kitchen for lunch and get your salid fixin's from the automatic coffin. You'll probably have to park across the street as most of the space is reserved for Harley's and choppers. If you can't find some interesting shots (people, bikes all) here, trade your camera in for some golf clubs. Continue on to a great view of Lake Elsinore from a few thousand feet up. Regards, Bob... By all means, marry. If you get a good wife, you'll become happy; if you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher. - Socrates - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 9:12 AM Subject: OT: Advice on Anaheim and San Diego, California At the end of next week, I will be flying to Anaheim, CA, to join mywife, who will be at a conference there most of that week. I willhave a day or so in Anaheim, then we will drive down to San Diego tospend a few days with my wife's uncle. Can anyone give me advice on interesting places to visit and,especially interesting and unusual places for photography? Restaurantrecommendations would also be welcome. Thanks in advance. Dan
Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions)
On 30/3/06, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: Some people are looking for problems, and find them. Others aren't, and don't. Amen. Only after I started contributing to Alamy did I start to see more dust than I cared for. I hate looking too closely, but their regs mean I scour each pic at 100% and clone out dust. Mostly skies, where it's obvious. Boring as hell. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
Re: Major Enablement: FA*300 f4.5
Jay, I think you're going to enjoy this lens. I've had one since the late 90's - its one of my most used lenses. I too would like it to have a tripod collar but I'm very satisfied with the results as is. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Jay Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Major Enablement: FA*300 f4.5 At least to me it is major! I've bee reading about all over for this great lens. After losing out on one in an eBay auction a few months back by being too cheap to bid a decent price for it, I was really wanting very badly to add this one to my collection. Finally, I decided that I would pull the trigger on an as brand new condition one that I had known of a source for some time, but didn't want to pay the big dollars. I ended up paying probably too much for it, but considering what some of the prices have been lately for fine Pentax glass, I figured that for an excellent copy of this lens it would be money well spent. Now I see for myself what the hype is all about. The only complaint I have with it is the lack of a tripod collar. Here if one of my first images with the lens taken with my *istDS: http://i.pbase.com/o4/87/63987/1/57940041.FA3003.jpg JayT
Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions)
Quoting Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED]: David J Brooks wrote: Poping in late on this one. Does that mean you're going to be pontificating? Hey, not in front of the ladies, eh.:-) Dave Equine Photography in York Region
Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions)
Poping in late on this one. Does that mean you're going to be pontificating? I see. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions)
I was looking back at some of the replies(i'm a bit behind in pdml mail lately) and i did find someone who mentioned the combo of high iso and slow shutter speeds.That has been echoed a lot over the years you were in exile.:-) It may be a problem just with the D. I dont remember to many complains about it when the DS and D2s came out. Try and keep the iso down if using a D and remember were they are and place white backgrounds there.(just joking)Mark Roberts has a link on his site to a dead pixel test. Try that on your Ds2. Hope you D2s is ok though. Dave Quoting Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Yes, I've been cloning these spots out of about 2000 pictures -- I meant is there anything that can be done to the camera to get rid of them, or is it a permanent problem? And how do they happen? I don't have this problem with the DS2 as yet, and I don't want to. How do I avoid it? -Aaron -Original Message- From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subj: Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions) Date: Thu Mar 30, 2006 10:52 am Size: 1K To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net My D you say. I have never noticed them before,but then it might have something to do with you shooting high iso and the background.Alot of my D shots have open sky and grass, so i might have missed them. Dust i just clone out. I'd say do the same for the stuck pixel. I'll have to look closer to my newer shots and see if i can see anything. Dave(now owner of the D200 and Tamron 90mm macro) Brooks Quoting Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Dave, that's from your D. The spots I'm asking about are on the player's chin, on the jersey logo and on the Nikon sign. So they're not dust -- how does one get these bad pixels in the first place, and how does one get rid of them? -Aaron -Original Message- From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subj: Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions) Date: Thu Mar 30, 2006 10:35 am Size: 641 bytes To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Poping in late on this one. I don't see any dust Aaron, but i see 1 bad pixel, upper left. Dust on my sensors shows up as dark grayish blobs. A good hurricane blow seems to work best. FWIW i seem to have more dust problems on the D than with the Nikons. Dave Here's a chunk out of the middle of a file, unresized, unsharpened, uncorrected, compressed a little more for the web. It clearly shows a couple of the mean dusties I'm talking about (plus some not-so-bad ones): http://aaronreynolds.ca/albums/PDML/dust.jpg Is this out-of-the-ordinary for an *ist D? Equine Photography in York Region Equine Photography in York Region Equine Photography in York Region
Re: Why dustproblems ? (WasRE: *ist D vs DS2, some questions)
That's theologically possible. -- Original message -- From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] David J Brooks wrote: Poping in late on this one. Does that mean you're going to be pontificating?
Re: Kodak accused of harming digital photo quality
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Does it not seem curious that the article doesn't mention what damage Kodak is allegedly doing to their customer's files? I read the article twice and found nothing but generalities and a degree of vagueness unusual even for the web. Shel National security reasons. :-) Apparently being compressed in a non-lossless fashion. Tom C.
