Re: PESO - Version Two: Kids in the Street
I like the new one a little better. It doesn't seem quite as contrasty, but provides a little more detail. Looking at the crop issue, I'm thinking it is about right where it is. Any more and you start to create a different picture. This shot really grows on you. I find I'm liking it more and more. -- Best regards, Bruce Thursday, June 29, 2006, 10:44:15 PM, you wrote: SB I've made some changes to the original version of this photo, although I've SB not yet decided if I want to change the crop. I've tried various SB suggestions, but still haven't found one I like better than this one. SB I put a link at the bottom of both pics so you can click between the two SB for easy comparison. This one is closer to my original vision, and was SB made when I wasn't tired and more of a mind to take my time with the SB adjustments. SB http://home.earthlink.net/~morepix/v2kidsinstreet.html SB Comments and crits welcome ... SB Shel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Two pics
Hello Vic, The fox is very striking. I'm curious if you did some work on the background to soften or blur it. It seems just a bit different looking than the foreground. The grass is nice, too. I have to agree that many older lenses do quite well with the digital bodies. I've got a K200/2.5 that is very good and several A lenses as well. Nice showing, keep the pics coming. -- Best regards, Bruce Thursday, June 29, 2006, 10:25:00 PM, you wrote: VM Here are two very different images. The fox was taken a few years ago VM with an LX and my 200 f2.5 scanned to digital. The grass was taken this VM week with the istD and the Kiron 105 2.5 macro. Interesting to see what VM those old lenses can do on film and digital... VM Comments welcome VM Vic VM http://homepage.mac.com/sonpix/Vicspics/PhotoAlbum61.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Portraits in movies
I'm not sure how many of you watch TV series from the perspective of photography, but I'd noticed that CSI NY has very photographic approach to the camera work. All closeups are portrait-like shots. http://www.cbs.com/primetime/csi_ny/bios/index.php?cast_member=gary Just my 2cents... Roman. -- home http://roman.blakout.net/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Back issues for sale - Pop Photo, American Photo, Shutterbug, Petersen's, etc.
On 29/6/06, Debra Wilborn, discombobulated, unleashed: Help me clean my shelf! Depends if you'll walk up and down my back in stilettos while I dust. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Two pics
On 30/6/06, Vic MacBournie, discombobulated, unleashed: Here are two very different images. The fox was taken a few years ago with an LX and my 200 f2.5 scanned to digital. The grass was taken this week with the istD and the Kiron 105 2.5 macro. Interesting to see what those old lenses can do on film and digital... Comments welcome Vic http://homepage.mac.com/sonpix/Vicspics/PhotoAlbum61.html That fox is a stunning shot Vic. Absolutely gorgeous. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: bought an MX - need some advice
Op Thu, 29 Jun 2006 23:15:21 +0200 schreef Pedro [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hi Pedro, snip With digital photography taking over the market, is the MX a complete dead end? If anything goes wrong, will it still possible to get service and replacement parts in Europe? If I buy extra lenses, will they have The MX is all mechanical: I think there will be people around for a while that can fix it, if need be. snip As for macro, I must say I'm somewhat confused. I want to take close up pictures of bugs and flowers and that sort of stuff, and I know I need a macro lens to be able to focus real close, but what kind of focal distance do I need? I really have a difficult time picturing the field of view at such close distances. I can heartily recommend the Tamron SP90/2.5 for macro and portrait use. In general, there does not seem to be a bad macro prime around. If you're interested in extension tubes, contact me off-list: I have some (very basic ones) for sale... Regardless of the macro issue, I'll need a wide angle for street photos. 28mm, 35mm, wide angle zoom... I'm leaning towards a 28 prime, but feel free to convince me otherwise. Budget is limited, so I'll buy second hand. Can you recommend me any particular model featuring a good price/quality relation, and not too hard to find? Check http://stans-photography.info/ for opinions on lenses. Check http://www.jcolwell.ca/photography/x-arc/_SPLOSdb/ for the 2004 prices. Between those two sites, you should be able to find the 'value for money' lenses. Hope this helps, -- Regards, Lucas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: bought an MX - need some advice
The MX is a great camera, probably y favorite Pentax of all times. Also, the 50mm 1.7 lens you have is not only an excellent lens, but it is definitely suited for street photography. It's actually my preferred focal length for that, but don't take my word for it: HCB is said to have used 50mm lenses almost exclusively Enjoy your camera! j On 6/29/06, Pedro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I'm glad to have stumbled across such an active mailing list... I've always had a big interest in photography - though I never went further than taking snapshots with point and shoot cameras. So, when I recently was offered an old Pentax MX for next to nothing, I bought the thing on an impulse. Now, I never owned an SRL before, let alone an all manual camera, and I'm really enjoying learning to use it. I do, however, have a few questions and concerns with which I hope you can help me. With digital photography taking over the market, is the MX a complete dead end? If anything goes wrong, will it still possible to get service and replacement parts in Europe? If I buy extra lenses, will they have any market value in the near future? I'm not complaining for the time being, since I bought the thing really cheap from a friend, but I'm a bit reluctant to put any more money on it if will be of no use in an year or two. Anyway, I am mostly interested in trying street photography and macro. Currently I have a basic 50mm lens (f1.7), which is not especially suited for neither... As for macro, I must say I'm somewhat confused. I want to take close up pictures of bugs and flowers and that sort of stuff, and I know I need a macro lens to be able to focus real close, but what kind of focal distance do I need? I really have a difficult time picturing the field of view at such close distances. Regardless of the macro issue, I'll need a wide angle for street photos. 28mm, 35mm, wide angle zoom... I'm leaning towards a 28 prime, but feel free to convince me otherwise. Budget is limited, so I'll buy second hand. Can you recommend me any particular model featuring a good price/quality relation, and not too hard to find? Thank you for your time, pedro -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Juan Buhler Check out my book: http://www.jbuhler.com/book.html Water Molotov: http://photoblog.jbuhler.com Slippery Slope: http://color.jbuhler.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: [OT] digital X-ray images
Igor Roshchin wrote: When they were removing my wisdom teeth some 1.5 years ago, I was pleasantly surprised that the surgeon was using X-ray system that produces digital images. (Not to mention that I got a copy of the images for myself.) At about the same time, the regular large X-ray imaging facility at a modern hospital was still using film. Couple days ago I visited that X-ray imaging facility, and was given a CD that contains a program that displays, exports to JPEG, and allows to analyze enclosed (digital!) X-ray images. This makes it much easier to store them and to make copies. That program also allows to play with the image brightness, and probably even contrast. Well, maybe it would be better for me to shuddup now. But I won't. Earlier this year, I was in hospital for some time. They also took some X-rays. I was fascinated to see that they use ortho film for that... and when I was back home, i looked the images on my lightbox. Oh my. It was wonderful. But maybe I'm just an old fart and I can be safely ignored... -- [EMAIL PROTECTED], IRC:[EMAIL PROTECTED], /bin/zsh. C|NK -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: maybe FS Friday
From: Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/06/29 Thu PM 07:36:22 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: maybe FS Friday mike wilson wrote: From: Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/06/29 Thu PM 05:27:45 GMT To: PDML@pdml.net Subject: maybe FS Friday I can return the DS easily - which I'm planning to do however, the 50-200 DA zoom is annoying to return and will cost me a restocking fee, etc... I'd sell it for a tad less than I paid for it to one of you $200 incliding shipping in US - I havent even opened the box OTOH - I don't suppose there is anyway this digita zoom would go on my LX would it??? It goes on and doesn't vignette in the viewfinder. But it is constantly at max aperture. Actually it does vignette in the viewfinder... I just did it.. ?!! Mine doesn't. Which finder? The 18-55 only vignettes below about 24mm on my LX or Z1-p. and, thinking it took the shot wide open, I took one -- guess that will be a tad under exposed :) ann (you can laugh at me, Idon't care :) :) ) - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: [OT] digital X-ray images
At 04:20 PM 30/06/2006, Vid Strpic wrote: Earlier this year, I was in hospital for some time. They also took some X-rays. I was fascinated to see that they use ortho film for that... and when I was back home, i looked the images on my lightbox. Oh my. It was wonderful. But maybe I'm just an old fart and I can be safely ignored... -- Your not alone. Last year I had some X-rays of my spine taken. They are way cool. Dave :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Test #3 pls. continue to ignore
Dave continuing to ignore On 6/30/06, Jostein [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: thanks -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: bought an MX - need some advice
Pedro wrote: Hi, [ ... ] Anyway, I am mostly interested in trying street photography and macro. Currently I have a basic 50mm lens (f1.7), which is not especially suited for neither... I happen to have a 2X Macro Focusing Teleconverter that I intend to sell (but I haven't tried very hard to do it), since I now also own a real macro lens. This will effectively turn your 50mm (which is quite well suited for extension rings or this kind of converter, by the way) into a poor-man's (but the picture quality is not that poor, really) 100mm 1:1 macro (see below.) Let me know if you are interested. As for macro, I must say I'm somewhat confused. I want to take close up pictures of bugs and flowers and that sort of stuff, and I know I need a macro lens to be able to focus real close, but what kind of focal distance do I need? Depends on the focal length of the lens, I guess, but the minimum focus distance of the Pentax 100mm 1:1 macros is 31cm. The focusing capability of macro lenses is generally expressed as a ratio - between the size of a subject's depiction on the film and the actual size of that subject, at the minimum focusing distance. A true macro lens can do at least 1:1, meaning that when you focus as close as possible, you get a life-size image on the film (which means it will be larger than life on a typical print, of course.) Low-cost macros will usually give you 1:2, while zooms with a macro function offer something like 1:3. - Toralf -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Two pics
On 6/30/06, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 30/6/06, Vic MacBournie, discombobulated, unleashed: http://homepage.mac.com/sonpix/Vicspics/PhotoAlbum61.html That fox is a stunning shot Vic. Absolutely gorgeous. What he said. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: FA-50/1.4 (used) price
At any rate, perhaps a comparison with Canon or Nikon would be more relevant. I've noticed that both these producers offer 50s that are considerably less expensive than the FA50/1.4. Canon and Nikon both produce very low cost 50mm lenses in the f/1.8 and f/2 range. While they're not 'bad', they're nowhere near as good as the FA50/1.4 on rendering, or even the Pentax 50/1.7 series. The comparable lenses are the Nikon 50mm f/1.4D AF lens at $280, and a Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM at $295 (BH Prices). Yep. Prices around here are higher, as usual, but in relative terms the situation is not that different. I think the Nikon may be bit closer to the Pentax (and further away from the Canon) in price than indicated here, though... I've used both of them. These are built with the same mount quality as the Pentax FA50/1.4 but aren't quite as good on imaging performance. OK. The only other 50mm f/1.4 lenses in the 35mm SLR range that I think are comparable in performance was the Contax mount Zeiss Planar and the Leica Summicron- R, both of which are substantially more expensive. Pentax continues to offer the budget minded A50/2 lens at $70. It's nowhere near the performance of the f/1.7 and f/1.4 lenses, but it's still a good lens. So it's also a lot poorer than my A50/1.7? That's a bit interesting. The shop where I bought this lens used a couple of years ago also had an A50/2.0 in similar condition, and they had actually priced it higher... And there is also the A50/1.2, of course, but that's 2-3 times as expensive as the FA50/1.4, and perhaps doesn't perform quite as well besides the higher speed? By the way, how about the new(ish) one from Voigtlander/Cosina? Some of their lenses (not sure about the 50mm) seem to have a very good reputation... - Toralf -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Two pics
Vic MacBournie wrote: Here are two very different images. The fox was taken a few years ago with an LX and my 200 f2.5 scanned to digital. The grass was taken this week with the istD and the Kiron 105 2.5 macro. Interesting to see what those old lenses can do on film and digital... Comments welcome Vic http://homepage.mac.com/sonpix/Vicspics/PhotoAlbum61.html Beautiful fox, Vic. Great image. The grass stalk needs just a tad more DOF. I know you can't add DOF, so that's just a comment. I think that so many fine hairs being out of focus confuses. When you have to search to see what IS in focus, that's too much work for the casual viewer, and he's left with the impression that the weed head is out of focus, when it really isn't... Good stuff. Thanks for sharing. keith whaley -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Self-publishing site and Juan's book
I am not sure if this has been discussed, sorry if it has, but I found it really interesting: The other day I discovered this site that lets you publish a photo book and share the benefits with them: http://www.lulu.com BTW, I discovered it looking to our Juan Buhlers blog: http://www.jbuhler.com/blog/index.php, and ended up buying the lulu version of his book: http://www.lulu.com/content/290992. I thought it was a nice opportunity to see the quality of the prints...and enjoying Juans photography at the same time. Regards, Jaume __ LLama Gratis a cualquier PC del Mundo. Llamadas a fijos y móviles desde 1 céntimo por minuto. http://es.voice.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: bought an MX - need some advice
Boy Pedro, have you come to the right place... If it makes you feel any better, I have the *ist D so I'm well into the digital world but I also recently bought an MX for very little. I've since bought a couple Pentax M-series lenses on Ebay or this list (28,3550MM). So, You're not alone on your path. Cory Waters Atlanta,GA - Original Message - From: Pedro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PDML@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 5:15 PM Subject: bought an MX - need some advice Hi, I'm glad to have stumbled across such an active mailing list... I've always had a big interest in photography - though I never went further than taking snapshots with point and shoot cameras. So, when I recently was offered an old Pentax MX for next to nothing, I bought the thing on an impulse. Now, I never owned an SRL before, let alone an all manual camera, and I'm really enjoying learning to use it. I do, however, have a few questions and concerns with which I hope you can help me. With digital photography taking over the market, is the MX a complete dead end? If anything goes wrong, will it still possible to get service and replacement parts in Europe? If I buy extra lenses, will they have any market value in the near future? I'm not complaining for the time being, since I bought the thing really cheap from a friend, but I'm a bit reluctant to put any more money on it if will be of no use in an year or two. Anyway, I am mostly interested in trying street photography and macro. Currently I have a basic 50mm lens (f1.7), which is not especially suited for neither... As for macro, I must say I'm somewhat confused. I want to take close up pictures of bugs and flowers and that sort of stuff, and I know I need a macro lens to be able to focus real close, but what kind of focal distance do I need? I really have a difficult time picturing the field of view at such close distances. Regardless of the macro issue, I'll need a wide angle for street photos. 28mm, 35mm, wide angle zoom... I'm leaning towards a 28 prime, but feel free to convince me otherwise. Budget is limited, so I'll buy second hand. Can you recommend me any particular model featuring a good price/quality relation, and not too hard to find? Thank you for your time, pedro -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.6/378 - Release Date: 6/28/2006 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: [OT] digital X-ray images
On Jun 30, 2006, at 4:20 AM, Vid Strpic wrote: Well, maybe it would be better for me to shuddup now. But I won't. Earlier this year, I was in hospital for some time. They also took some X-rays. I was fascinated to see that they use ortho film for that... and when I was back home, i looked the images on my lightbox. Oh my. It was wonderful. But maybe I'm just an old fart and I can be safely ignored... I don't think that anyone would argue that the tonal range of a digital X-ray is as good as a film X-ray -- but they're meant to be functional, not to be pretty. At my wife's office they still use film X-rays, but the office is paperless, and at the back they have a lightbox and a digital camera on a tripod. They photograph every X-ray and upload it into the system. It makes filing, organizing and displaying the X-rays much easier. The best part is not having to say now get closer and look at this. They just zoom in. -Aaron -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Hi, list
At 01:35 AM 6/30/2006, you wrote: Message: 4 Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2006 20:44:42 -0700 From: Michael McCracken [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi list - Just wanted to say that lurking on this list recently was a big factor in my decision to stick with Pentax and get a *ist DL for my first dSLR. (And to go for the SMCP-FA 50mm f/1.4 lens with it). Thanks - I'm pretty happy with it so far. To celebrate, I'm posting these two shots as a passing of the guard: Taken with the ZX-50: http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelmccracken/178045306 Taken with the new hotness *ist and the old kit lens: http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelmccracken/178045312 I still need some time to get used to this thing, but it's been fun so far. Any comments or suggestions are welcome. Cheers, -mike Welcome. Come in and enjoy the company. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://www.brendemuehl.net He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Two pics
Great photo of the fox. Shel [Original Message] From: Vic MacBournie http://homepage.mac.com/sonpix/Vicspics/PhotoAlbum61.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Uploading parameters
I tend to try and make things somewhere around the 800x600 size since there are probably still some of you out there who are running that monitor setting... Remember though, nobody likes to scroll CW - Original Message - From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 3:38 PM Subject: Uploading parameters Will anyone, please remind me of the pixel dimension limits for uploading images to the list. I put up a shot so infrequently, I find the process beyond retrieval each time I 'try'. Thanks..I'll file in my notepad or somplace. Jack __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.6/378 - Release Date: 6/28/2006 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Hi, list
Hello and welcome. Have you seen the FAQ and the Frapper map? http://www.frappr.com/pdml Cory Atlanta, GA - Original Message - From: Michael McCracken [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 11:44 PM Subject: Hi, list Hi list - Just wanted to say that lurking on this list recently was a big factor in my decision to stick with Pentax and get a *ist DL for my first dSLR. (And to go for the SMCP-FA 50mm f/1.4 lens with it). Thanks - I'm pretty happy with it so far. To celebrate, I'm posting these two shots as a passing of the guard: Taken with the ZX-50: http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelmccracken/178045306 Taken with the new hotness *ist and the old kit lens: http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelmccracken/178045312 I still need some time to get used to this thing, but it's been fun so far. Any comments or suggestions are welcome. Cheers, -mike -- Michael McCracken UCSD CSE PhD Candidate research: http://www.cse.ucsd.edu/~mmccrack/ misc: http://michael-mccracken.net/wp/ researchers - use BibDesk: http://bibdesk.sourceforge.net/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.6/378 - Release Date: 6/28/2006 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Gotta show someone
Jack, I think the original is perfect the way is is. I wouldn't worry about adjusting it at all. Great picture. Regards, Bob S. On 6/29/06, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm now forced to confess that the focus is several inches short. I'm, also, now free! OKAY, there is one more thing...I gave the saturation a pico nudge to the right. Happy? ;-))) While this slide sort of resounded with my young person airplane interest, there was never a plan to take it any further. It does, however, rest in a secondary sortage file reserved for 5+ ratings. Jack --- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You always struck me as the kind of guy that would pay attention to small details. A tip o' the ol' hat to ya ;-)) A 0.475-degree counter clockwise rotation and I think you'd be about ready to print. Oh, yeah, let's get some more saturation to those colors vvbg, lol Shel [Original Message] From: Jack Davis You're right, Shel. Each time I look at it, I note the lateral positioning as being slightly off. It reminds me I'm less than perfect. (HG) The rudder, centering on the wing as it does, always results in a grin and a shake of my head. If I were to ever have an enlargement done, especially a panorama, it would certainly be centered and tweaked to absolutely level. Comments greatly appreciated. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pug challenge
Stan, Reduce the picture's dimensions with re-size. Apply some un-sharp mask correction. Make sure the size is small enough. The picture is never as good as what you have a home, but it's what you can share! Regards, Bob S. On 6/29/06, Stan Halpin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Joining this discussion late, but... Back when, I posted a few shots to the PUG. What stopped me from doing more is how bad my photos looked, to me, on the PUG compared to the way they looked in their full glory on my screen before downsizing. The recent discussion has reminded me of the PUG and I will try again a few times. But before I can feel good about it, I'll need to get a lot more facile with the editing/reduction process. Stan On Jun 24, 2006, at 12:54 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 6/24/2006 6:22:36 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: There used to be a small handful of devotees that commented on the whole PUG. We have made several attempts to ensure that all images in the PUG gets at least one comment. None of the plans worked out. Interest continued to wane. Unless someone can come up with a good incentive for photographers to actually contribute to the PUG, I'd say it's about time to let it die peacefully. Even good things have an end. sincerely, Jostein = I agree. I don't know if it should die peacefully. And since I don't have a Pentax SLR (anymore) or DSLR, it is not really that relevant to me. I said in another thread, and you and Bruce have said it this thread -- the real problem with the PUG is lack of comments. When a person shares one photo as a PESO they usually get a comment or two. Any comments are better than none. NOT getting comments on photos they put in the PUG, is, IMHO, what turned most people off. Not the advent of PESOs, per se, but the advent of getting comments on PESOs. I mean, a lot conclude, if they show a photo and no one comments on it, that either: everyone hated it, they stink, no one saw it, or it was just so-so and no one had much of anything to say. Or something along those lines. Negative reinforcement for putting photos in the PUG, in other words. For instance, I tried for some time to make comments on the PUG, then I got too busy and had to stop. Too many to look at and comment on at once. Marnie -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Two pics
Vic MacBournie wrote: Here are two very different images. The fox was taken a few years ago with an LX and my 200 f2.5 scanned to digital. The grass was taken this week with the istD and the Kiron 105 2.5 macro. Interesting to see what those old lenses can do on film and digital... Comments welcome Vic http://homepage.mac.com/sonpix/Vicspics/PhotoAlbum61.html Thumbnails look nice but when I click on either one I get a page not found error. -- Mark Roberts Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com 412-687-2835 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Portraits in movies
Hi Roman, I've watched a lot of movies to see how the DP and the cinematographer frame their shots, and also pay attention to lighting. Your subject references movies, but your message is about TV ... generally, lighting and framing are less creative and interesting with TV images, imo. Regardless, as photographers it's always a good idea to look at the work from others and in other media. Shel [Original Message] From: Roman I'm not sure how many of you watch TV series from the perspective of photography, but I'd noticed that CSI NY has very photographic approach to the camera work. All closeups are portrait-like shots. http://www.cbs.com/primetime/csi_ny/bios/index.php?cast_member=gary -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Two pics
Interesting observation, Bruce. Looking again, it seems the transition from focused to OOF is a bit abrupt and rough. Shel [Original Message] From: Bruce Dayton The fox is very striking. I'm curious if you did some work on the background to soften or blur it. It seems just a bit different looking than the foreground. VM http://homepage.mac.com/sonpix/Vicspics/PhotoAlbum61.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Portraits in movies
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/06/30 Fri PM 12:13:21 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: Portraits in movies Hi Roman, I've watched a lot of movies to see how the DP and the cinematographer frame their shots, and also pay attention to lighting. Your subject references movies, but your message is about TV ... generally, lighting and framing are less creative and interesting with TV images, imo. Regardless, as photographers it's always a good idea to look at the work from others and in other media. Shel Never mind the lighting and framing, I want some of the enhancing software your CSI labs have. [Original Message] From: Roman I'm not sure how many of you watch TV series from the perspective of photography, but I'd noticed that CSI NY has very photographic approach to the camera work. All closeups are portrait-like shots. http://www.cbs.com/primetime/csi_ny/bios/index.php?cast_member=gary -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: FA-50/1.4 (used) price
Toralf Lund wrote: At any rate, perhaps a comparison with Canon or Nikon would be more relevant. I've noticed that both these producers offer 50s that are considerably less expensive than the FA50/1.4. Canon and Nikon both produce very low cost 50mm lenses in the f/1.8 and f/2 range. While they're not 'bad', they're nowhere near as good as the FA50/1.4 on rendering, or even the Pentax 50/1.7 series. The comparable lenses are the Nikon 50mm f/1.4D AF lens at $280, and a Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM at $295 (BH Prices). Yep. Prices around here are higher, as usual, but in relative terms the situation is not that different. I think the Nikon may be bit closer to the Pentax (and further away from the Canon) in price than indicated here, though... I've used both of them. These are built with the same mount quality as the Pentax FA50/1.4 but aren't quite as good on imaging performance. OK. The only other 50mm f/1.4 lenses in the 35mm SLR range that I think are comparable in performance was the Contax mount Zeiss Planar and the Leica Summicron- R, both of which are substantially more expensive. Pentax continues to offer the budget minded A50/2 lens at $70. It's nowhere near the performance of the f/1.7 and f/1.4 lenses, but it's still a good lens. So it's also a lot poorer than my A50/1.7? That's a bit interesting. The shop where I bought this lens used a couple of years ago also had an A50/2.0 in similar condition, and they had actually priced it higher... And there is also the A50/1.2, of course, but that's 2-3 times as expensive as the FA50/1.4, and perhaps doesn't perform quite as well besides the higher speed? By the way, how about the new(ish) one from Voigtlander/Cosina? Some of their lenses (not sure about the 50mm) seem to have a very good reputation... - Toralf The Voightlander 50mm f1.5 rangefinder lens is actually pretty good, but for their best production, you'd need to get either the Voightlander 50mm f2 Heliar (only available as part of the R2m and R3m limited run sets) or get the 50mm ZM or 50mm ZF Planar they make for Carl Zeiss. CV doesn't make a 50mm SLR lens under their own name, but they do make a very nice 40mm f2 Ultron in MC and SC versions. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pug challenge
On Fri, 30 Jun 2006, Bob Sullivan wrote: On 6/29/06, Stan Halpin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Joining this discussion late, but... Back when, I posted a few shots to the PUG. What stopped me from doing more is how bad my photos looked, to me, on the PUG compared to the way they looked in their full glory on my screen before downsizing. The recent discussion has reminded me of the PUG and I will try again a few times. But before I can feel good about it, I'll need to get a lot more facile with the editing/reduction process. Stan, Reduce the picture's dimensions with re-size. Apply some un-sharp mask correction. Make sure the size is small enough. The picture is never as good as what you have a home, but it's what you can share! Regards, Bob S. Have you also seen this: http://pug.komkon.org/image_prep/PUG_Image_Prepration.html HTH, Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Two pics
On Fri, 30 Jun 2006, Shel Belinkoff wrote: [Original Message] From: Bruce Dayton The fox is very striking. I'm curious if you did some work on the background to soften or blur it. It seems just a bit different looking than the foreground. VM http://homepage.mac.com/sonpix/Vicspics/PhotoAlbum61.html Interesting observation, Bruce. Looking again, it seems the transition from focused to OOF is a bit abrupt and rough. I assumed that he had focussed at the front, and the fox was sharp due to DOF (and light). Vic? Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: phew - re-enabled
But my rent is under $500 for 4 rooms and it isn't going up becuse i'm old so hey, I'm pretty happy here. WOW - that's one hell of a deal for your location! Glad you solved your camera dilemma. :) Amita -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Gotta show someone
My guess is that the initial prairie cross roads location was in a S.D. like location. Cornfield could have been any number of places. Jack --- Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bob W wrote: Exactly what I thought of! Great shot. -- Cheers, Bob Did you start running through a cornfield? This wasn't near Rapid City, SD was it? :-) Some minds... It goes to show what a cultural icon that movie is. It ranks either 1st or 2nd in my all time favorite list. Basically a tie with Charade, and To Catch a Thief. Tom C. it's probably my favourite Hitchcock along with, of course, Rear Window. -- Cheers, Bob Oh, God - gotta pick the Photography movie - yawn yawn :) :) I'm partial to the older ones -- 39 steps and The Lady vanishes I could watch over and over - not that I haven't seen those you mentioned a bunch of times either But one showing of Psycho was enough and I didn't like him turning birds into villans in the movie of the same name. The cornfield was somewhere in Indiana, I think... ann fan - er ann san -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Gotta show someone
Bob, Not really much chance I'll 'adjust' it. While I'm keeping track of it in storage, any further use is open to events. Comments much appreciated. Jack --- Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jack, I think the original is perfect the way is is. I wouldn't worry about adjusting it at all. Great picture. Regards, Bob S. On 6/29/06, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm now forced to confess that the focus is several inches short. I'm, also, now free! OKAY, there is one more thing...I gave the saturation a pico nudge to the right. Happy? ;-))) While this slide sort of resounded with my young person airplane interest, there was never a plan to take it any further. It does, however, rest in a secondary sortage file reserved for 5+ ratings. Jack --- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You always struck me as the kind of guy that would pay attention to small details. A tip o' the ol' hat to ya ;-)) A 0.475-degree counter clockwise rotation and I think you'd be about ready to print. Oh, yeah, let's get some more saturation to those colors vvbg, lol Shel [Original Message] From: Jack Davis You're right, Shel. Each time I look at it, I note the lateral positioning as being slightly off. It reminds me I'm less than perfect. (HG) The rudder, centering on the wing as it does, always results in a grin and a shake of my head. If I were to ever have an enlargement done, especially a panorama, it would certainly be centered and tweaked to absolutely level. Comments greatly appreciated. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Uploading parameters
Nor do I! Thank you. Jack --- cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I tend to try and make things somewhere around the 800x600 size since there are probably still some of you out there who are running that monitor setting... Remember though, nobody likes to scroll CW - Original Message - From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 3:38 PM Subject: Uploading parameters Will anyone, please remind me of the pixel dimension limits for uploading images to the list. I put up a shot so infrequently, I find the process beyond retrieval each time I 'try'. Thanks..I'll file in my notepad or somplace. Jack __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.6/378 - Release Date: 6/28/2006 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Portraits in movies
On Fri, 30 Jun 2006, Shel Belinkoff wrote: This'll enhance your software: http://www.enzyte.com/ Thank goodness for the PDML. But don't be hard-on Mike, Shel. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Portraits in movies
This'll enhance your software: http://www.enzyte.com/ Shel [Original Message] From: mike wilson Never mind the lighting and framing, I want some of the enhancing software your CSI labs have. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Two pics
Yes, great shot of a beautiful animal. I like the grass as well, but might have liked it better as a vertical. Paul -- Original message -- From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Great photo of the fox. Shel [Original Message] From: Vic MacBournie http://homepage.mac.com/sonpix/Vicspics/PhotoAlbum61.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
K100D preview with samples
It's in Spanish, but still there are some samples
('muestras'), showing the SR on and off:
preview:
http://www.quesabesde.com/noticias/pentax-k100d,1_2561
samples:
http://images.quesabesde.com/camaras_digitales/noticias/pentax_k100d_estab_off_1-20seg.jpg
http://images.quesabesde.com/camaras_digitales/noticias/pentax_k100d_estab_on_1-20seg.jpg
a video of the preview, curious al least:
http://www.quesabesde.com/camdig/productos/cam2123v.asp
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Amita Guha wrote: But my rent is under $500 for 4 rooms and it isn't going up becuse i'm old so hey, I'm pretty happy here. WOW - that's one hell of a deal for your location! Glad you solved your camera dilemma. :) Amita -- Amita - two words: rent control (Moved in here with (one of my (ex) husbands in 1968) The renovated apartments here are 6 times that amount I'm very very lucky And you and Cesar and Frank and Rob, who have seen the place, know exactly how lucky I am :) ann PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Portraits in movies
Myself, I find the CSI shows have the cartoon effect going on. I really don't like the way they look and as a result don't watch them. DaVinci's Inquest (and later, DaVinci's City Hall) look fantastic. -Aaron -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Portraits in movies
From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/06/30 Fri PM 01:38:03 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: Portraits in movies On Fri, 30 Jun 2006, Shel Belinkoff wrote: This'll enhance your software: http://www.enzyte.com/ Thank goodness for the PDML. But don't be hard-on Mike, Shel. That's stretching a point, somewhat. - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Portraits in movies
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/06/30 Fri PM 01:32:28 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: Portraits in movies This'll enhance your software: http://www.enzyte.com/ Shel 8-) If it makes me look like the guy at the top, I'll pass. WRT CSI, have you noticed that LV is blue, Miami is orange and NY is grey? Wouldn't be able to tell them apart otherwise, I suppose. [Original Message] From: mike wilson Never mind the lighting and framing, I want some of the enhancing software your CSI labs have. - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
OT:SD-CF adapter
A small problem: My Flash Trax only accepts CF cards. In order to use it with my *ist DL, I need an adapter, so I can download my SD card into the Flash Trax using the CF card connection. Are there adapters made for this, please? Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.7/379 - Release Date: 06/29/2006 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K100D preview with samples
samples: http://images.quesabesde.com/camaras_digitales/noticias/pentax_k100d_estab_off_1-20seg.jpg http://images.quesabesde.com/camaras_digitales/noticias/pentax_k100d_estab_on_1-20seg.jpg Impressive. a video of the preview, curious al least: http://www.quesabesde.com/camdig/productos/cam2123v.asp Well worth viewing (if you don't connect by dialup - g). Thanks, Jaume. Fred -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K100D preview with samples
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Date: 2006/06/30 Fri PM 02:02:59 GMT
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Subject: K100D preview with samples
It's in Spanish, but still there are some samples
('muestras'), showing the SR on and off:
preview:
http://www.quesabesde.com/noticias/pentax-k100d,1_2561
samples:
http://images.quesabesde.com/camaras_digitales/noticias/pentax_k100d_estab_off_1-20seg.jpg
http://images.quesabesde.com/camaras_digitales/noticias/pentax_k100d_estab_on_1-20seg.jpg
a video of the preview, curious al least:
http://www.quesabesde.com/camdig/productos/cam2123v.asp
Jefaga(?) 5JPEG, 3RAW looks suspiciously like the buffer capacity.
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Re: SV: FA-50/1.4 (used) price
The 50 f1.2 preforms way better than the 50 f.1.4 and 50 f1.7 at f1.2. The same can be said for the f1.4 vs. the f1.7 at f1.4. Toralf Lund wrote: At any rate, perhaps a comparison with Canon or Nikon would be more relevant. I've noticed that both these producers offer 50s that are considerably less expensive than the FA50/1.4. Canon and Nikon both produce very low cost 50mm lenses in the f/1.8 and f/2 range. While they're not 'bad', they're nowhere near as good as the FA50/1.4 on rendering, or even the Pentax 50/1.7 series. The comparable lenses are the Nikon 50mm f/1.4D AF lens at $280, and a Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM at $295 (BH Prices). Yep. Prices around here are higher, as usual, but in relative terms the situation is not that different. I think the Nikon may be bit closer to the Pentax (and further away from the Canon) in price than indicated here, though... I've used both of them. These are built with the same mount quality as the Pentax FA50/1.4 but aren't quite as good on imaging performance. OK. The only other 50mm f/1.4 lenses in the 35mm SLR range that I think are comparable in performance was the Contax mount Zeiss Planar and the Leica Summicron- R, both of which are substantially more expensive. Pentax continues to offer the budget minded A50/2 lens at $70. It's nowhere near the performance of the f/1.7 and f/1.4 lenses, but it's still a good lens. So it's also a lot poorer than my A50/1.7? That's a bit interesting. The shop where I bought this lens used a couple of years ago also had an A50/2.0 in similar condition, and they had actually priced it higher... And there is also the A50/1.2, of course, but that's 2-3 times as expensive as the FA50/1.4, and perhaps doesn't perform quite as well besides the higher speed? By the way, how about the new(ish) one from Voigtlander/Cosina? Some of their lenses (not sure about the 50mm) seem to have a very good reputation... - Toralf -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Two pics
The page runs Javascript and has no default URL for those with Javascript turned off, or more likely a bogus page as a placeholder. Mark Roberts wrote: Vic MacBournie wrote: Here are two very different images. The fox was taken a few years ago with an LX and my 200 f2.5 scanned to digital. The grass was taken this week with the istD and the Kiron 105 2.5 macro. Interesting to see what those old lenses can do on film and digital... Comments welcome Vic http://homepage.mac.com/sonpix/Vicspics/PhotoAlbum61.html Thumbnails look nice but when I click on either one I get a page not found error. -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Portraits in movies
Wouldn't replacing a floppy with a harddrive be hardware enhancement? Shel Belinkoff wrote: This'll enhance your software: http://www.enzyte.com/ Shel [Original Message] From: mike wilson Never mind the lighting and framing, I want some of the enhancing software your CSI labs have. -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT:SD-CF adapter
From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/06/30 Fri PM 02:41:46 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: OT:SD-CF adapter A small problem: My Flash Trax only accepts CF cards. In order to use it with my *ist DL, I need an adapter, so I can download my SD card into the Flash Trax using the CF card connection. Are there adapters made for this, please? Regards Certainly are. You should be able to pick one up quite easily. - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT:SD-CF adapter
Indeed there are. Not sure where to find them though. -Adam Jens Bladt wrote: A small problem: My Flash Trax only accepts CF cards. In order to use it with my *ist DL, I need an adapter, so I can download my SD card into the Flash Trax using the CF card connection. Are there adapters made for this, please? Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.7/379 - Release Date: 06/29/2006 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: [OT] digital X-ray images
Aaron Reynolds wrote: I don't think that anyone would argue that the tonal range of a digital X-ray is as good as a film X-ray -- but they're meant to be functional, not to be pretty. At my wife's office they still use film X-rays, but the office is paperless, and at the back they have a lightbox and a digital camera on a tripod. They photograph every X-ray and upload it into the system. It makes filing, organizing and displaying the X-rays much easier. The best part is not having to say now get closer and look at this. They just zoom in. Yes of course, functionality is and must be in the first place... but that is the saying of one's mind. One's heart says something else, sometimes ::) -- [EMAIL PROTECTED], IRC:[EMAIL PROTECTED], /bin/zsh. C|NK -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: [OT] digital X-ray images
David Savage wrote: At 04:20 PM 30/06/2006, Vid Strpic wrote: Earlier this year, I was in hospital for some time. They also took some X-rays. I was fascinated to see that they use ortho film for that... and when I was back home, i looked the images on my lightbox. Oh my. It was wonderful. But maybe I'm just an old fart and I can be safely ignored... -- Your not alone. Last year I had some X-rays of my spine taken. They are way cool. Thank you :-) -- [EMAIL PROTECTED], IRC:[EMAIL PROTECTED], /bin/zsh. C|NK -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
was RE: Portraits in movies
yeah, like fractal design image resampling/resizing, enchancing... patented legally unavailable as a freeware... mike wilson wrote: Never mind the lighting and framing, I want some of the enhancing software your CSI labs have. -- home http://roman.blakout.net/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT:SD-CF adapter
I've bought this one a few days ago (not yet received). http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=7631434709rd=1sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AITrd=1 Dario Jens Bladt wrote: A small problem: My Flash Trax only accepts CF cards. In order to use it with my *ist DL, I need an adapter, so I can download my SD card into the Flash Trax using the CF card connection. Are there adapters made for this, please? Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K100D preview with samples
Very interesting, thanks for posting it.
Though looking at the menu interface, I'm crossing my toe's, fingers,
arms etc.. that the K10D has dedicated buttons/dials for white balance
drive mode as per the *istD. But I guess I could get used to it if
worse came to worst :-)
Dave
On 6/30/06, Jaume Lahuerta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
It's in Spanish, but still there are some samples
('muestras'), showing the SR on and off:
preview:
http://www.quesabesde.com/noticias/pentax-k100d,1_2561
samples:
http://images.quesabesde.com/camaras_digitales/noticias/pentax_k100d_estab_off_1-20seg.jpg
http://images.quesabesde.com/camaras_digitales/noticias/pentax_k100d_estab_on_1-20seg.jpg
a video of the preview, curious al least:
http://www.quesabesde.com/camdig/productos/cam2123v.asp
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Re: Portraits in movies
On 6/30/06, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Never mind the lighting and framing, I want some of the enhancing software your CSI labs have. My absolute favorite CSI moment is when they enhanced a 6x4 print to determine who took the photo from the the reflection in the subjects eyeball. I damn near wet myself laughing when I saw that :-) Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Version Two: Kids in the Street
In a message dated 6/29/2006 11:00:15 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I put a link at the bottom of both pics so you can click between the two for easy comparison. This one is closer to my original vision, and was made when I wasn't tired and more of a mind to take my time with the adjustments. http://home.earthlink.net/~morepix/v2kidsinstreet.html Comments and crits welcome ... Shel = Second version is better. Too bad you didn't have a longer lens. Although pleasant, I find the kids a little too far away. Marnie aka Doe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO -Taxi with a Checkered Past
In a message dated 6/23/2006 10:47:14 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://home.earthlink.net/~morepix/taxi1.html Something a little more conventional Leica M2, 35mm Summicron (4th Version), some kind of med speed Fuji film. Comments, crits welcome ... Shel Really like it, Shel. Good one. Marnie aka Doe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Hi, list
Thanks for the welcome - I just added myself. I'm surprised how few people there are listed in southern California... I didn't expect to be the only one in San Diego. Cheers, -mike On 6/30/06, cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello and welcome. Have you seen the FAQ and the Frapper map? http://www.frappr.com/pdml Cory Atlanta, GA - Original Message - From: Michael McCracken [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 11:44 PM Subject: Hi, list Hi list - Just wanted to say that lurking on this list recently was a big factor in my decision to stick with Pentax and get a *ist DL for my first dSLR. (And to go for the SMCP-FA 50mm f/1.4 lens with it). Thanks - I'm pretty happy with it so far. To celebrate, I'm posting these two shots as a passing of the guard: Taken with the ZX-50: http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelmccracken/178045306 Taken with the new hotness *ist and the old kit lens: http://www.flickr.com/photos/michaelmccracken/178045312 I still need some time to get used to this thing, but it's been fun so far. Any comments or suggestions are welcome. Cheers, -mike -- Michael McCracken UCSD CSE PhD Candidate research: http://www.cse.ucsd.edu/~mmccrack/ misc: http://michael-mccracken.net/wp/ researchers - use BibDesk: http://bibdesk.sourceforge.net/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.6/378 - Release Date: 6/28/2006 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Michael McCracken UCSD CSE PhD Candidate research: http://www.cse.ucsd.edu/~mmccrack/ misc: http://michael-mccracken.net/wp/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - The Race
In a message dated 6/29/2006 9:48:24 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello pdml, Pentax *istD, Sigma 100-300/4 EX @ 180mm, Monopod ISO 200, 1/500 sec @ f/5.6 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/nationals_0176.htm Comments welcome -- Bruce === Great action shot. Right moment caught well. Too bad some of the road at the top couldn't be cropped off, but then (to fit a standard size) you'd have to crop too much off on the left. I find it a bit distracting, but not overly so. Nice one! Marnie aka Doe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
[OT] digital X-ray images
Fri Jun 30 06:15:05 EST 2006 Aaron Reynolds wrote: On Jun 30, 2006, at 4:20 AM, Vid Strpic wrote: Well, maybe it would be better for me to shuddup now. But I won't. Earlier this year, I was in hospital for some time. They also took some X-rays. I was fascinated to see that they use ortho film for that... and when I was back home, i looked the images on my lightbox. Oh my. It was wonderful. But maybe I'm just an old fart and I can be safely ignored... I don't think that anyone would argue that the tonal range of a digital X-ray is as good as a film X-ray -- but they're meant to be functional, not to be pretty. Talking about aesthetic side of the question, - back in 40s-70s, in the Soviet Union and probably other east-european countries, X-ray films were used to record western music smuggled in. That was how many people in the Soviet Union heard American jazz, and later, - rock/rock-n-roll. What is also interesting here is that at least one artist was insipired by this fact. http://web.utk.edu/~imprint/Mangubi.html Igor PS. From the practical point of view, - the digital X-ray machine that was used in the dental surgeon office allows to take an image of all teeths in one shot, - one panorama-like image. This is in contrast to traditional small prints, each containing 3-4 teeth. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Climbing to the Top
In a message dated 6/29/2006 9:46:54 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello pdml, Pentax *istD, A 70-210/4, Handheld ISO 200, 1/500 sec @ f/6.7 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_3175.htm Comments welcome -- Bruce Very nice, Bruce. The lightening is great. I wish the flower on top was a little bigger, for better counterbalance. But that's nature's fault, not yours. :-) I like the backlighting on the stem and the leaves. Marnie aka Doe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Climbing to the Top
In a message dated 6/29/2006 5:09:31 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You seem to be trying to invent a genre unto yourself it seems. I'm finding these pictures to be a little repetitive, and a little too minimalist. Technically, they look fine, but the aesthetic leaves me cold. William Robb == Disagree. Even though, Bruce, you've done quite a few of these, I do not find them overly repetitive. There are some similarities, so you could branch out a little. But I also think you can still get a lot more out of what you are doing. You have not exhausted it yet by a long shot. I find taking a bit of nature and isolating it is a nice way to present nature. Sort of like the found object thing in art. Makes us appreciate the simple details of Mother Nature. Makes us LOOK at the details. Savor them. I vote strongly on the other side. You certainly do not need to stop what you are doing. As said, you might branch out a bit. In whatever direction you choose. But I find your presentations bordering on the unique (maybe they are, but I haven't seen that many other photos except those on this list). Sort of nature haiku. Or short nature poems. Like a kid picking up a bit of nature. Grabbing a rock, a leaf, whatever that they find that they like. Hmmm, maybe branch out with some rocks? Hehehehe. Kids know how to appreciate small nature details like that. And it's something a lot of us lose. Your stuff reminds me. So please keep it up. Generally, I find cat pictures boring. And, yes, most of them are repetitive. A lot of things are. Ansel Adams shot a bunch of rocks over and over. So something is a little repetitive. So what? Marnie aka Doe ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: BG-20 grip
Adam Maas wrote: Ran across one of these today. Anybody know what camera it fits? Bojidar's page doesn't list it, but it mostly fits the BG-10 description. It fits the *ist film SLR. It isn't as well made as the BG-20, made for the MZ-S Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
BG-20 grip
Ran across one of these today. Anybody know what camera it fits? Bojidar's page doesn't list it, but it mostly fits the BG-10 description. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: was RE: Portraits in movies
The patents will have expired by now. I was at SIGGraph when Michael Barnsley earned the emnity of the computer graphics community by turning his technical presentation into a content-free commercial pitch for his new company. Since then I have refused to have anything to do with any software incorporating those algorithms, lest any part of the price I paid should find it's way back into Barnsley's pocket. On Fri, Jun 30, 2006 at 06:49:03PM +0300, Roman wrote: yeah, like fractal design image resampling/resizing, enchancing... patented legally unavailable as a freeware... mike wilson wrote: Never mind the lighting and framing, I want some of the enhancing software your CSI labs have. -- home http://roman.blakout.net/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K100D preview with samples
I think you won't get used to it as much as realize how much faster and easier it is to use. Compare -- -You never have to move the camera so that you can see the top -You never have to change your hand positions -You use one control to perform the operation instead of two -You barely even need to move your head -Aaron -Original Message- From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] Though looking at the menu interface, I'm crossing my toe's, fingers, arms etc.. that the K10D has dedicated buttons/dials for white balance drive mode as per the *istD. But I guess I could get used to it if worse came to worst :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: BG-20 grip
It fits the *ist film SLR. It isn't as well made as the BG-20, made for the MZ-S Carlos I made another typo, how typical of me. What I wanted to say is that it isn't as well made as the BG-10, made for the MZ-S Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: A strong one (maybe)
Last night, while walking among the shining colorful shop windows of Milano Marittima and its summer night life, I've been hit by this view http://www.dariobonazza.com/misc/misc14i.htm Uncropped. Comments welcome, Dario -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: A strong one (maybe)
Sorry, here is the English version of that page: http://www.dariobonazza.com/misc/misc14e.htm Dario - Original Message - From: Dario Bonazza [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, June 30, 2006 7:22 PM Subject: PESO: A strong one (maybe) Last night, while walking among the shining colorful shop windows of Milano Marittima and its summer night life, I've been hit by this view http://www.dariobonazza.com/misc/misc14i.htm Uncropped. Comments welcome, Dario -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Version Two: Kids in the Street
Shel, Missed your orig post. I believe I prefer the second. Margenially brighter, especially in the sky. Power lines virtually gone. I personally think the scale of the children in the setting is a major reason it works so well. Even sought the comfort of some shade. Jack --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 6/29/2006 11:00:15 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I put a link at the bottom of both pics so you can click between the two for easy comparison. This one is closer to my original vision, and was made when I wasn't tired and more of a mind to take my time with the adjustments. http://home.earthlink.net/~morepix/v2kidsinstreet.html Comments and crits welcome ... Shel = Second version is better. Too bad you didn't have a longer lens. Although pleasant, I find the kids a little too far away. Marnie aka Doe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: A strong one (maybe)
Dario, Powerful depiction. Very flat, however, and slightly lacking in detail. IMO, mother exposure is just right, but sign message might be made more available to those able to read it. Individuals in background facing away add to the lonesome sorrow. Jack --- Dario Bonazza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Last night, while walking among the shining colorful shop windows of Milano Marittima and its summer night life, I've been hit by this view http://www.dariobonazza.com/misc/misc14i.htm Uncropped. Comments welcome, Dario -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Self-publishing site and Juan's book
Jaume Lahuerta wrote: I am not sure if this has been discussed, sorry if it has, but I found it really interesting: The other day I discovered this site that let’s you publish a photo book and share the benefits with them: http://www.lulu.com BTW, I discovered it looking to ‘our’ Juan Buhler’s blog: http://www.jbuhler.com/blog/index.php, and ended up buying the ‘lulu version’ of his book: http://www.lulu.com/content/290992. I thought it was a nice opportunity to see the quality of the prints...and enjoying Juan’s photography at the same time. So, this version is produced with a different process? -Ryan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: BG-20 grip
Adam Maas wrote: Ran across one of these today. Anybody know what camera it fits? Bojidar's page doesn't list it, but it mostly fits the BG-10 description. GIYF :) (Google is your friend) http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=detailskw=PEBG20is=REGQ=O=productlistsku=277622 It's for the ist film camera. -- Mark Roberts Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com 412-687-2835 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: BG-20 grip
Carlos Royo wrote: Adam Maas wrote: Ran across one of these today. Anybody know what camera it fits? Bojidar's page doesn't list it, but it mostly fits the BG-10 description. It fits the *ist film SLR. It isn't as well made as the BG-20, made for the MZ-S Carlos Thanks! -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO - A bird
This was taken a couple of days ago. I have cropped it in some, but liked the surroundings around it to give it a sense of place. Pentax *istD, A 70-210/4, Handheld ISO 200, 1/750 sec @ f/6.7 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_3173a.htm Comments welcome -- Bruce -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: BG-20 grip
It's the grip for the *ist film camera. Adam Maas wrote: Ran across one of these today. Anybody know what camera it fits? Bojidar's page doesn't list it, but it mostly fits the BG-10 description. -Adam -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO - A bird
Looks good even on my crappy monitor. Even though the bird is not dead center I might somehow crop so it was not AS close to center. Heron of some kind? Tom C. From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - A bird Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2006 11:30:33 -0700 This was taken a couple of days ago. I have cropped it in some, but liked the surroundings around it to give it a sense of place. Pentax *istD, A 70-210/4, Handheld ISO 200, 1/750 sec @ f/6.7 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_3173a.htm Comments welcome -- Bruce -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO - A bird
That's a nice shot. No twigs. No catchlights... -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bruce Dayton Sent: 30 June 2006 19:31 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - A bird This was taken a couple of days ago. I have cropped it in some, but liked the surroundings around it to give it a sense of place. Pentax *istD, A 70-210/4, Handheld ISO 200, 1/750 sec @ f/6.7 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_3173a.htm Comments welcome -- Bruce -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: bought an MX - need some advice
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Juan Buhler Sent: 30 June 2006 08:50 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: bought an MX - need some advice The MX is a great camera, probably y favorite Pentax of all times. Also, the 50mm 1.7 lens you have is not only an excellent lens, but it is definitely suited for street photography. It's actually my preferred focal length for that, but don't take my word for it: HCB is said to have used 50mm lenses almost exclusively Yes, but I'll bet he secretly hankered after a Sigma 14-600 f16-32 zoom. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Portraits in movies
David Savage wrote: On 6/30/06, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Never mind the lighting and framing, I want some of the enhancing software your CSI labs have. My absolute favorite CSI moment is when they enhanced a 6x4 print to determine who took the photo from the the reflection in the subjects eyeball. I damn near wet myself laughing when I saw that :-) Dave A truly memorable moment in the annals of science portrayed on TV. I remember it well. You don't think the writers plagiarised it from Bladerunner, do you? Perish the thought. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS: several Pentax lenses (and an AF body)
For sale (I have reduced the prices of several items since my last For sale message): SMC Pentax-A 15 mm. 3.5, , an excellent ultra wide lens, compatible in all exposure modes with Pentax DSLRs, LN- 550 euros. SMC Pentax-A 50 mm. 1.2, the fastest lens Pentax has ever made, in A version (compatible with all exposure modes with Pentax DSLRs) LN- 250 euros. Tokina 28-70 2.6-2.8 ATX Pro II (for Pentax AF). LN in box, including both caps, hood and instruction manual. A very well made, fast pro zoom. 220 euros. SMC Pentax 85 mm. 1.8 (K series)+ original lens hood, well used, but no dust inside. The lens was serviced 3 years ago and shows some brassing, but the aperture and focus rings work smoothly, There's a very tiny coating mark in the back element, hardly visible, which doesn't affect the image quality. As many of you will know, nowadays it is a very difficult to find lens, and when found, quite expensive. 250 euros. SMC Pentax-FA 80-320 mm. 4.5-5.6 (AF, black version). Ex+. 120 euros. Pentax MZ-5 AF SLR + F remote switch and FG battery pack. Ex+. 120 euros. Prices don't include shipping expenses from Spain. Regards, Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT:SD-CF adapter
Jens Bladt wrote: A small problem: My Flash Trax only accepts CF cards. In order to use it with my *ist DL, I need an adapter, so I can download my SD card into the Flash Trax using the CF card connection. Are there adapters made for this, please? Regards I have seen such adapters in several shops. I don't know if they reduce the performance of the card, though. Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: FA-50/1.4 (used) price
On Jun 30, 2006, at 2:45 AM, Toralf Lund wrote: Yep. Prices around here are higher, as usual, but in relative terms the situation is not that different. I think the Nikon may be bit closer to the Pentax (and further away from the Canon) in price than indicated here, though... I took prices directly from BH Photo. Pentax continues to offer the budget minded A50/2 lens at $70. It's nowhere near the performance of the f/1.7 and f/1.4 lenses, but it's still a good lens. So it's also a lot poorer than my A50/1.7? That's a bit interesting. The shop where I bought this lens used a couple of years ago also had an A50/2.0 in similar condition, and they had actually priced it higher... The A50/2 is definitely an economy offering. I didn't like its sharpness at all much under f/5.6. And there is also the A50/1.2, of course, but that's 2-3 times as expensive as the FA50/1.4, and perhaps doesn't perform quite as well besides the higher speed? Some folks seem to like it a lot. A series only, and probably out of production although they do seem to continue to show up. By the way, how about the new(ish) one from Voigtlander/Cosina? Some of their lenses (not sure about the 50mm) seem to have a very good reputation... No experience with any except the Heliar 15mm in Leica Thread Mount, which was remarkably good for the money. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT:SD-CF adapter
On Jun 30, 2006, at 10:46 AM, Carlos Royo wrote: Jens Bladt wrote: A small problem: My Flash Trax only accepts CF cards. In order to use it with my *ist DL, I need an adapter, so I can download my SD card into the Flash Trax using the CF card connection. Are there adapters made for this, please? Regards I have seen such adapters in several shops. I don't know if they reduce the performance of the card, though. I have three of them. They reduce transfer speed with Sandisk Ultra II cards by about 10-15%, otherwise work fine. I have two types: one type you fit the SD card into the CF card adapter, then the whole package fits into the CF slot ... allows me to use SD cards in CF cameras. The other type is only useful with a reader as it hangs a big multi-card-type slot array outside for use with Memory Stick, SD, etc. If you haven't located a source, I'll hunt up where I got these from. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Two pics
Vic - Exquisite fox (great light - love the slight backlight, composition, exposure), wonderful grass (composition, exposure) Well done! Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Vic MacBournie [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Two pics Here are two very different images. The fox was taken a few years ago with an LX and my 200 f2.5 scanned to digital. The grass was taken this week with the istD and the Kiron 105 2.5 macro. Interesting to see what those old lenses can do on film and digital... Comments welcome Vic http://homepage.mac.com/sonpix/Vicspics/PhotoAlbum61.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Portraits in movies
My wife I have noticed that all 3 CSI shows - N.Y.,Miami Las Vegas - pay alot of attention to the photography. They all have their unique style. I seem to recall a press piece a while ago talking about the specific efforts the producer (?) went to, to give each show a unique photographic signature - Las Vegas always appears hot, Miami always appears super saturated and The N. Y. show effects escapes me @ the moment. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Roman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Portraits in movies I'm not sure how many of you watch TV series from the perspective of photography, but I'd noticed that CSI NY has very photographic approach to the camera work. All closeups are portrait-like shots. http://www.cbs.com/primetime/csi_ny/bios/index.php?cast_member=gary Just my 2cents... Roman. -- home http://roman.blakout.net/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - A bird
Bruce Dayton wrote: This was taken a couple of days ago. I have cropped it in some, but liked the surroundings around it to give it a sense of place. Pentax *istD, A 70-210/4, Handheld ISO 200, 1/750 sec @ f/6.7 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_3173a.htm Comments welcome Beautiful light on the Great Egret, Bruce. I may have tried for something less dead-center, but you are right about the surroundings; it does add to the composition. -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: bought an MX - need some advice
Any film camera is not a future purchase at this point in time. The MX is a wonderful camera, reminds me a lot of the Nikon FM I used for 20 years, but it's not something for which to consider a future. That said, if you enjoy working with film, stock up on your favorite emulsions and go for it. Be aware that at some point, you'll likely *need* do learn how to do your own processing as film and photofinishers start disappearing. If I buy extra lenses, will they have any market value in the near future? The good news is that nearly any lenses you buy for the MX will also work on a Pentax DSLR. Try to buy Pentax-A series or later lenses, the DSLRs can use them with more options/features. Anyway, I am mostly interested in trying street photography and macro. Currently I have a basic 50mm lens (f1.7), which is not especially suited for neither... Not true, a 50mm lens is very good for both. The Pentax 50/1.7 is a very good lens for macro with extension tubes, and is also great at street work. My favorite for street work is a 35mm or 40mm lens. The Pentax-M 40mm f/2.8 is a very compact pancake design that works very well for this, and the current series Pentax-FA35/2 is superb. For me, 28 was never a great lens on 35mm ... a little too wide in one case, not quite wide enough in another. I preferred a large step between 35 and, say, a 20-24mm for ultrawide. As for macro, I must say I'm somewhat confused. I want to take close up pictures of bugs and flowers and that sort of stuff, and I know I need a macro lens to be able to focus real close, but what kind of focal distance do I need? I really have a difficult time picturing the field of view at such close distances. Get a copy of the book Closeups In Nature by John Shaw. Until you know more specifically what you want to shoot and what's required, use extension tubes and your 50mm lens to learn with. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: phew - re-enabled
On Jun 29, 2006, at 8:56 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: I wish one could shuffle the items in a menu so that the one's you are apt to use are near the top... At least in the Pentax, if you know the items you need to use are near the bottom you just press the up arrow after the menu button... that jumps you to the bottom of that particular menu. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT:SD-CF adapter
I did a quick Giggle search on sd cf card adapter and 5,400,635 hits came up. Shel [Original Message] My Flash Trax only accepts CF cards. In order to use it with my *ist DL, I need an adapter, so I can download my SD card into the Flash Trax using the CF card connection. Are there adapters made for this, please? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS - Velvia film
A pro friend of mine just advised he has around 150 rolls of 35mm Velvia for sale @ $4.00 each. Contact me if interested and I'll supply details Kenneth Waller -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS: several Pentax lenses (and an AF body)
For sale (I have reduced the prices of several items since my last For sale message): SMC Pentax-A 15 mm. 3.5, , an excellent ultra wide lens, compatible in all exposure modes with Pentax DSLRs, LN- 550 euros. SMC Pentax-A 50 mm. 1.2, the fastest lens Pentax has ever made, in A version (compatible with all exposure modes with Pentax DSLRs) LN- 250 euros. Tokina 28-70 2.6-2.8 ATX Pro II (for Pentax AF). LN in box, including both caps, hood and instruction manual. A very well made, fast pro zoom. 220 euros. SMC Pentax 85 mm. 1.8 (K series)+ original lens hood, well used, but no dust inside. The lens was serviced 3 years ago and shows some brassing, but the aperture and focus rings work smoothly, There's a very tiny coating mark in the back element, hardly visible, which doesn't affect the image quality. As many of you will know, nowadays it is a very difficult to find lens, and when found, quite expensive. 250 euros. SMC Pentax-FA 80-320 mm. 4.5-5.6 (AF, black version). Ex+. 120 euros. Pentax MZ-5 AF SLR + F remote switch and FG battery pack. Ex+. 120 euros. Prices don't include shipping expenses from Spain. Regards, Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: phew - re-enabled
On Jun 29, 2006, at 8:56 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: I wish one could shuffle the items in a menu so that the one's you are apt to use are near the top... At least in the Pentax, if you know the items you need to use are near the bottom you just press the up arrow after the menu button... that jumps you to the bottom of that particular menu. There is also the A,B C shooting menus. Set each up for your various shooting paramiters and then all you need to do is switch between menus instead of going through the menus. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - A bird
I have some cropping room, I play around a little more as both you and Tom have mentioned it. Thanks for the comment. -- Bruce Friday, June 30, 2006, 12:44:41 PM, you wrote: C Bruce Dayton wrote: This was taken a couple of days ago. I have cropped it in some, but liked the surroundings around it to give it a sense of place. Pentax *istD, A 70-210/4, Handheld ISO 200, 1/750 sec @ f/6.7 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_3173a.htm Comments welcome C Beautiful light on the Great Egret, Bruce. I may have tried for C something less dead-center, but you are right about the surroundings; C it does add to the composition. C -- C Christian C http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Two pics
Vic. You have a great backyard.:-) Both are great shots and i like them both, but the fox is my fav. Well lit and the pose is nice. Dave - Original Message - From: Vic MacBournie [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Two pics Here are two very different images. The fox was taken a few years ago with an LX and my 200 f2.5 scanned to digital. The grass was taken this week with the istD and the Kiron 105 2.5 macro. Interesting to see what those old lenses can do on film and digital... Comments welcome Vic http://homepage.mac.com/sonpix/Vicspics/PhotoAlbum61.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: FS - Velvia film
A pro friend of mine just advised he has around 150 rolls of 35mm Velvia for sale @ $4.00 each. Contact me if interested and I'll supply details Kenneth Waller Ken, this is Jack Davis. E-mail me offlist. JD -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Two pics
Very nice shots, Vic. The fox is amazing. The .Mac slideshow requires javascript. If you just want to see the photos without javascript, the following URLs should work. http://homepage.mac.com/sonpix/.Pictures/Vicspics/Foxweb.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/sonpix/.Pictures/Vicspics/grass.jpg Godfrey On Jun 29, 2006, at 10:25 PM, Vic MacBournie wrote: Here are two very different images. The fox was taken a few years ago with an LX and my 200 f2.5 scanned to digital. The grass was taken this week with the istD and the Kiron 105 2.5 macro. Interesting to see what those old lenses can do on film and digital... Comments welcome Vic http://homepage.mac.com/sonpix/Vicspics/PhotoAlbum61.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: [OT] digital X-ray images
Igor Roshchin wrote: Talking about aesthetic side of the question, - back in 40s-70s, in the Soviet Union and probably other east-european countries, X-ray films were used to record western music smuggled in. Hi Igor, can you point me to a reference about this? I'd be interested in knowing more about the technical details, like how the music was represented on the X-ray film, and how it was recorded and retrieved and stuff like that. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
