Re: OT: Toyota hybrid-electric drive system
On Jul 26, 2006, at 11:56 AM, Bob Shell wrote: I haven't yet found a detailed drawing or photographs of all the components in the Prius' drive system to be able to fully understand how it works. If you know of any available on line, let me know. This Australian article may have some answers: http://autospeed.drive.com.au/cms/A_1450/article.html And here's a somewhat windy Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybrid_Synergy_Drive Unfortunately neither has the detailed drawings you and I would like to see of how it works. Heya Bob, and others who are interested... The best description I've found of the Synergy Drive and the operation of the power split device as CVT is available from these pages: http://www.ecrostech.com/prius/ You can see from the text and diagrams lots of info that details how the engine and electric motors, combined with the planetary gearset in the power split device, work to provide a very different take on the concept of continuously variable transmission. Curiously, the Honda Insight forum pages also have excellent technical information about the Prius and how differs from the Insight drive system design: http://www.insightcentral.net/ I found these through the Wikipedia site at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Prius Truly a fascinating design. Can't wait for my car to get here! Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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Re: K10D - More News
Did you look at the photos? The baby shot is at ISO 800 and I see no sign of excessive noise reduction. I have an old 3 Mega pixel Nikon 990 which My only concern with noise-reduction in the camera is that it isn't faithfully what the sensor saw. Similar to the reasons for shooting RAW... get the processing out of the camera and onto a computer where a better job can (potentially) be done. IIRC the D70 did noise-reduction even in their RAW files and it had a tendency to erase stars on night photos. -Cory -- * * Cory Papenfuss, Ph.D., PPSEL-IA * * Electrical Engineering* * Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University * * -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
returning to this group
My name is Ivan and I live in Medicine Hat Alberta. I was a member of this list briefly last summer. I first began using Pentax i 1973 and bought my first one , a Spotmatic F which I stil have, the next year. Eventually my wife and I had two Spotmatic Fs with a bunch of lenses most of which we traded for a second SF1x. Also own a MZ5n and picked up really cheap a A110 with three lenses. Not sure if I will ever shot a 110 again even though do have several rolls of film, but why bother? For the last 25 years also own a Rolleichord. My last two camera purchases were not Pentax, a used Shen Hao 4X5 field camera and before that a Sony PS. I still shoot film, but with my new job there was a Hassleblad and six lenses being unused so that is what most of my BW shooting has been of late. We are seriously thinking of obtaining a digital SLR and having to make a decision on brand and model. This decision is not an obvious one as although we have three Pentax bodies and a few lenses and accessories, none of them are expensive and other than the fisheye zoom, all are easily replaced with used equvalents. At work I am able to use for non commerical purposes the camera and lenses I use at work which right now is a D1X or D2H and lenses from the 12-24 DX to a 400 2.8 Nikkors and all the fast glass that Nikon makes or so it seems. Occassionlly I borrow from friend/co-worker the D2X. That does not help my wife however. I can buy a Pentex DSLR and upgrade some of my lenses and keep the MZ5n or buy a Nikon D200 (one of which I do have on order for my use at work to replace the D1X) use some of the older slower lenses that are not used at work until we get our own Nikkors. There are also F5 at work not being used as well as an 8X10 monorail camera I hope to try next year. Would also eventually need to buy a Nikon film camera if went this route so although it would give me the broadest system it would be to me them most expensive way and of course even if we buy Pentax I still can use the Nikon myself. Not a decision I wish to rush in as I am not much into buying and selling cameras The only time we did change systems was from screw mount to the K mount. Also in a position that we do not have to make the decision until next spring as wife will need a DSLR next summer. If we go the Pentax route it will either be the upcoming K10D or else try to pick up a used DS/DS2 cheaply and wait for the next camera ; K1D or K20D or whatever will come down the pipeline and from the sounds of what Pentax is proposing it does sound positive that improved models will continue to come. One of the reasons to go the later route is to later convert the DS to an infrared camera. I have enjoyed and found informative the emails about the upcoming K10D (and the speculation as well). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Toyota hybrid-electric drive system
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Heya Bob, and others who are interested... The best description I've found of the Synergy Drive and the operation of the power split device as CVT is available from these pages: http://www.ecrostech.com/prius/ You can see from the text and diagrams lots of info that details how the engine and electric motors, combined with the planetary gearset in the power split device, work to provide a very different take on the concept of continuously variable transmission. Curiously, the Honda Insight forum pages also have excellent technical information about the Prius and how differs from the Insight drive system design: http://www.insightcentral.net/ I found these through the Wikipedia site at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Prius Truly a fascinating design. Can't wait for my car to get here! Same here... except that my local dealer has one in stock! Test drove it on Friday. Dr. Lisa is going to check it out Monday or Tuesday (in Pennsylvania car dealers are prohibited by law from doing business on Sunday! It's like living in Saudi friggin' Arabia!) and they we'll decide if we're going to get it. We've been considering it for a while but the 65 mile commute to my new job was the tipping point... -- 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
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CD File Size
No way to ask this and remain less than embarrassed. Not going to try. Let's say I have a frame commercially scanned (35mm for example) that turned out to be an 8-bit at 50MB. (it's a beautiful scene, by the way). I decide to print an 8x10, size it accordingly and notice that the file is now 17MB or?. I now fiddle with the image, I like the changes, so re-burn it. Dumb alert: do I need to restore the dimensions in PS to approximate the initial file size (50MB)? Will I have lost MB's if I don't? I gather not, but...? Thanks for your pitty. :) 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
Re: OT: Toyota hybrid-electric drive system
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Jul 26, 2006, at 11:56 AM, Bob Shell wrote: I haven't yet found a detailed drawing or photographs of all the components in the Prius' drive system to be able to fully understand how it works. If you know of any available on line, let me know. This Australian article may have some answers: http://autospeed.drive.com.au/cms/A_1450/article.html And here's a somewhat windy Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybrid_Synergy_Drive Unfortunately neither has the detailed drawings you and I would like to see of how it works. Heya Bob, and others who are interested... The best description I've found of the Synergy Drive and the operation of the power split device as CVT is available from these pages: http://www.ecrostech.com/prius/ You can see from the text and diagrams lots of info that details how the engine and electric motors, combined with the planetary gearset in the power split device, work to provide a very different take on the concept of continuously variable transmission. Curiously, the Honda Insight forum pages also have excellent technical information about the Prius and how differs from the Insight drive system design: http://www.insightcentral.net/ I found these through the Wikipedia site at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Prius Truly a fascinating design. Can't wait for my car to get here! Godfrey Thanks for the link, It's rather interesting reading. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Polar Pivot
Jack, Otherwise? I was at an absolute loss to know what it was. I looked several times yesterday and tried to imagine a polar bear. I had no luck. I just opened it to see the nose and tongue at the top of the photo. It makes more sense now, but kind of a picture puzzle. :-( Regards, Bob S. On 8/5/06, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I forget a lot things I didn't used to. Geezer syndrome. :-( Failed to save for web. Sorry. Otherwise?? Jack --- Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Took awhile to determine what I was actually looking at. Why such a large file - 523kb - for web posting? Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006 3:46 PM Subject: PESO: Polar Pivot My earlier Chipmunk Flare upload didn't incite a lot of activity, but I stubbornly press on. Here's another kind of unusual critter pic. Shot a Sacramento's Land Park Zoo, a few hot summers back. I watched him/her dive into the pool and come up spinning off the water. Finally decided I'd try to catch the action. A*300 f2.8, LX on sturdy tripod. Film unknown at this moment. Pls let me know if this or other of my files are difficult to handle. Thanks. Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=160 __ 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: CD File Size
Not enough information. What type of files are you saving? .tif, .jpg, psd. These also can be compressed which changes file size. When you resized to print did you resample the file which makes a new smaller or larger file. Or just change the PPI which does not change the file only the printing instructions. Powell No way to ask this and remain less than embarrassed. Not going to try. Let's say I have a frame commercially scanned (35mm for example) that turned out to be an 8-bit at 50MB. (it's a beautiful scene, by the way). I decide to print an 8x10, size it accordingly and notice that the file is now 17MB or?. I now fiddle with the image, I like the changes, so re-burn it. Dumb alert: do I need to restore the dimensions in PS to approximate the initial file size (50MB)? Will I have lost MB's if I don't? I gather not, but...? Thanks for your pitty. :) Jack -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: A mildly amusing photograph
Bob W wrote: ...or perhaps it's just me. Taken with my phonecam http://www.web-options.com/IMAGE_00020a.jpg -- Regards, Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Wow - that phone cam takes good pictures :) Fun shot, and you clicked at just the right time for the people placement. I'd crop a bit pn the bottom and do the brightness contrast thingy on the ARTET sign. Was it a total quick grab or did you wait for the people to be where you liked? ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: CD File Size
- Original Message - From: Jack Davis Subject: CD File Size No way to ask this and remain less than embarrassed. Not going to try. Let's say I have a frame commercially scanned (35mm for example) that turned out to be an 8-bit at 50MB. (it's a beautiful scene, by the way). I decide to print an 8x10, size it accordingly and notice that the file is now 17MB or?. I now fiddle with the image, I like the changes, so re-burn it. Dumb alert: do I need to restore the dimensions in PS to approximate the initial file size (50MB)? Will I have lost MB's if I don't? I gather not, but...? Thanks for your pitty. :) When you resized it, you threw away 37mb of information. If you bring it back to the original 50mb, you will be making 37mb of information up (interpolation). Your best bet would be to go back to the original file and and apply the fiddling that you did to the 17mb file to it, then burn another copy of it. Photoshop can be told to keep a logfile of what it does, so you don't even need to work from memory. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: CD File Size
You need to do your fiddling before resizing. Generally after resizing the only thing you should need to do is a touch of sharpening. Dave On 8/6/06, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No way to ask this and remain less than embarrassed. Not going to try. Let's say I have a frame commercially scanned (35mm for example) that turned out to be an 8-bit at 50MB. (it's a beautiful scene, by the way). I decide to print an 8x10, size it accordingly and notice that the file is now 17MB or?. I now fiddle with the image, I like the changes, so re-burn it. Dumb alert: do I need to restore the dimensions in PS to approximate the initial file size (50MB)? Will I have lost MB's if I don't? I gather not, but...? Thanks for your pitty. :) 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: CD File Size
On Aug 6, 2006, at 10:10 AM, Jack Davis wrote: No way to ask this and remain less than embarrassed. Not going to try. Let's say I have a frame commercially scanned (35mm for example) that turned out to be an 8-bit at 50MB. (it's a beautiful scene, by the way). I decide to print an 8x10, size it accordingly and notice that the file is now 17MB or?. I now fiddle with the image, I like the changes, so re-burn it. Dumb alert: do I need to restore the dimensions in PS to approximate the initial file size (50MB)? Will I have lost MB's if I don't? I gather not, but...? Thanks for your pitty. :) You should do your fiddling on a same-size copy of the original, not a downsized copy. Resizing the smaller file back up to 50MB will not put back the information you lost when you downsized it. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: returning to this group
Ivan, Welcome back. I think you have a problem with all your optional glass. I'm sure the 12-24 Nikkor and 400 f2.8 are spoiling you. ;-) They will be expensive to duplicate in Pentax gear. I have a Pentax Ds and played a bit with my nephew's new K100D yesterday. I didn't get much of a read on the shake reduction feature, but I consider it a plus. The camera itself is just a bit more boxy than the Ds, maybe more plastic? I expect the K10D will be a step up and feature share reduction. I wouldn't have a problem building a system around the old Pentax lenses that you already owned. If you want to switch later, the glass has been holding good value as Pentax seems to be adding users with digital. Regards, Bob S. On 8/6/06, IVAN SHUKSTER [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My name is Ivan and I live in Medicine Hat Alberta. I was a member of this list briefly last summer. I first began using Pentax i 1973 and bought my first one , a Spotmatic F which I stil have, the next year. Eventually my wife and I had two Spotmatic Fs with a bunch of lenses most of which we traded for a second SF1x. Also own a MZ5n and picked up really cheap a A110 with three lenses. Not sure if I will ever shot a 110 again even though do have several rolls of film, but why bother? For the last 25 years also own a Rolleichord. My last two camera purchases were not Pentax, a used Shen Hao 4X5 field camera and before that a Sony PS. I still shoot film, but with my new job there was a Hassleblad and six lenses being unused so that is what most of my BW shooting has been of late. We are seriously thinking of obtaining a digital SLR and having to make a decision on brand and model. This decision is not an obvious one as although we have three Pentax bodies and a few lenses and accessories, none of them are expensive and other than the fisheye zoom, all are easily replaced with used equvalents. At work I am able to use for non commerical purposes the camera and lenses I use at work which right now is a D1X or D2H and lenses from the 12-24 DX to a 400 2.8 Nikkors and all the fast glass that Nikon makes or so it seems. Occassionlly I borrow from friend/co-worker the D2X. That does not help my wife however. I can buy a Pentex DSLR and upgrade some of my lenses and keep the MZ5n or buy a Nikon D200 (one of which I do have on order for my use at work to replace the D1X) use some of the older slower lenses that are not used at work until we get our own Nikkors. There are also F5 at work not being used as well as an 8X10 monorail camera I hope to try next year. Would also eventually need to buy a Nikon film camera if went this route so although it would give me the broadest system it would be to me them most expensive way and of course even if we buy Pentax I still can use the Nikon myself. Not a decision I wish to rush in as I am not much into buying and selling cameras The only time we did change systems was from screw mount to the K mount. Also in a position that we do not have to make the decision until next spring as wife will need a DSLR next summer. If we go the Pentax route it will either be the upcoming K10D or else try to pick up a used DS/DS2 cheaply and wait for the next camera ; K1D or K20D or whatever will come down the pipeline and from the sounds of what Pentax is proposing it does sound positive that improved models will continue to come. One of the reasons to go the later route is to later convert the DS to an infrared camera. I have enjoyed and found informative the emails about the upcoming K10D (and the speculation as well). -- 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: returning to this group
The 12-24 won't be that expensive to match, the Pentax 12-24 is significantly cheaper than the Nikon but performs just as well (The extra cost in the Nikon is in heavier build and the AF-S motor). The 400 f2.8 on the other hand... -Adam Bob Sullivan wrote: Ivan, Welcome back. I think you have a problem with all your optional glass. I'm sure the 12-24 Nikkor and 400 f2.8 are spoiling you. ;-) They will be expensive to duplicate in Pentax gear. I have a Pentax Ds and played a bit with my nephew's new K100D yesterday. I didn't get much of a read on the shake reduction feature, but I consider it a plus. The camera itself is just a bit more boxy than the Ds, maybe more plastic? I expect the K10D will be a step up and feature share reduction. I wouldn't have a problem building a system around the old Pentax lenses that you already owned. If you want to switch later, the glass has been holding good value as Pentax seems to be adding users with digital. Regards, Bob S. On 8/6/06, IVAN SHUKSTER [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My name is Ivan and I live in Medicine Hat Alberta. I was a member of this list briefly last summer. I first began using Pentax i 1973 and bought my first one , a Spotmatic F which I stil have, the next year. Eventually my wife and I had two Spotmatic Fs with a bunch of lenses most of which we traded for a second SF1x. Also own a MZ5n and picked up really cheap a A110 with three lenses. Not sure if I will ever shot a 110 again even though do have several rolls of film, but why bother? For the last 25 years also own a Rolleichord. My last two camera purchases were not Pentax, a used Shen Hao 4X5 field camera and before that a Sony PS. I still shoot film, but with my new job there was a Hassleblad and six lenses being unused so that is what most of my BW shooting has been of late. We are seriously thinking of obtaining a digital SLR and having to make a decision on brand and model. This decision is not an obvious one as although we have three Pentax bodies and a few lenses and accessories, none of them are expensive and other than the fisheye zoom, all are easily replaced with used equvalents. At work I am able to use for non commerical purposes the camera and lenses I use at work which right now is a D1X or D2H and lenses from the 12-24 DX to a 400 2.8 Nikkors and all the fast glass that Nikon makes or so it seems. Occassionlly I borrow from friend/co-worker the D2X. That does not help my wife however. I can buy a Pentex DSLR and upgrade some of my lenses and keep the MZ5n or buy a Nikon D200 (one of which I do have on order for my use at work to replace the D1X) use some of the older slower lenses that are not used at work until we get our own Nikkors. There are also F5 at work not being used as well as an 8X10 monorail camera I hope to try next year. Would also eventually need to buy a Nikon film camera if went this route so although it would give me the broadest system it would be to me them most expensive way and of course even if we buy Pentax I still can use the Nikon myself. Not a decision I wish to rush in as I am not much into buying and selling cameras The only time we did change systems was from screw mount to the K mount. Also in a position that we do not have to make the decision until next spring as wife will need a DSLR next summer. If we go the Pentax route it will either be the upcoming K10D or else try to pick up a used DS/DS2 cheaply and wait for the next camera ; K1D or K20D or whatever will come down the pipeline and from the sounds of what Pentax is proposing it does sound positive that improved models will continue to come. One of the reasons to go the later route is to later convert the DS to an infrared camera. I have enjoyed and found informative the emails about the upcoming K10D (and the speculation as well). -- 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: CD File Size
My normal fiddling procedure is to work with the .tif CD as scanned. What occurred in this case is that I'm preparing discs to take to a lab for printing (11x16's and 20/30's) to fill a nice size order. I made new .tif proof prints for two of those to be printed as 20x30's and for another to be printed 11x16. Proofs were printed 6.67x10 from files which were sized without 'resampling'. As I recall. Is there a way of verifying the size of these files? I'm not feeling so good. Jack PS: Not my primary concern at the moment, but how do I tell PS to save a logfile? --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Jack Davis Subject: CD File Size No way to ask this and remain less than embarrassed. Not going to try. Let's say I have a frame commercially scanned (35mm for example) that turned out to be an 8-bit at 50MB. (it's a beautiful scene, by the way). I decide to print an 8x10, size it accordingly and notice that the file is now 17MB or?. I now fiddle with the image, I like the changes, so re-burn it. Dumb alert: do I need to restore the dimensions in PS to approximate the initial file size (50MB)? Will I have lost MB's if I don't? I gather not, but...? Thanks for your pitty. :) When you resized it, you threw away 37mb of information. If you bring it back to the original 50mb, you will be making 37mb of information up (interpolation). Your best bet would be to go back to the original file and and apply the fiddling that you did to the 17mb file to it, then burn another copy of it. Photoshop can be told to keep a logfile of what it does, so you don't even need to work from memory. William Robb -- 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: A mildly amusing photograph
Hi Ann, glad you like it. I waited for the people to arrange themselves just so. I have several other frames but this is the one where the people were best placed. This was the first time I'd tried to take a 'real' photo with the phone. It took to me several hours to figure out whether or not it had actually taken anything, or if I'd even pressed the right button. -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ann Sanfedele Sent: 06 August 2006 16:14 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: A mildly amusing photograph Bob W wrote: ...or perhaps it's just me. Taken with my phonecam http://www.web-options.com/IMAGE_00020a.jpg -- Regards, Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Wow - that phone cam takes good pictures :) Fun shot, and you clicked at just the right time for the people placement. I'd crop a bit pn the bottom and do the brightness contrast thingy on the ARTET sign. Was it a total quick grab or did you wait for the people to be where you liked? 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: CD File Size
Bill, it appears that I only threw away 37 mb in sizing for the proof print. I checked all CD's and find that they come up as originally scanned (45 - 60 mb). Am I golden? Thanks, Jack --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Jack Davis Subject: CD File Size No way to ask this and remain less than embarrassed. Not going to try. Let's say I have a frame commercially scanned (35mm for example) that turned out to be an 8-bit at 50MB. (it's a beautiful scene, by the way). I decide to print an 8x10, size it accordingly and notice that the file is now 17MB or?. I now fiddle with the image, I like the changes, so re-burn it. Dumb alert: do I need to restore the dimensions in PS to approximate the initial file size (50MB)? Will I have lost MB's if I don't? I gather not, but...? Thanks for your pitty. :) When you resized it, you threw away 37mb of information. If you bring it back to the original 50mb, you will be making 37mb of information up (interpolation). Your best bet would be to go back to the original file and and apply the fiddling that you did to the 17mb file to it, then burn another copy of it. Photoshop can be told to keep a logfile of what it does, so you don't even need to work from memory. William Robb -- 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
K100D comments
Just a quick report of my impressions of the camera... I saw my sister and her family yesterday. She and her 26 year old son are both Pentax users. He just bought a K100D so I got an up close and personal look at it. Construction, egronomics, switch layout and menu's are all familiar. The body is maybe 1/8th inch bigger and a bit more boxy (plastic?) than my DS. Shake reduction was there, but I couldn't give it much of a test. The viewfinder was fine, with slightly smaller text below it than my DS. The LCD on the back was of course much bigger! Autofocus was similar, but the buffer is smaller. I could get 3 jpeg's in continuous shooting before the 4th shot had a delay while the buffer emptied. I get more like 6 with the DS. My nephew has been shooting with an ME Super he 'borrowed' from his mom. He likes the new camera and waited for shake reduction rather than buy a DS or DL. He has used it mainly with the 18-55mm kit lens on fully automatic. He also took the time to figure out how to shoot some black white conversions on the camera. Regards, Bob S. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Polar Pivot
You're not the first who's taken a moment in orienting themselves to 'see' the polar bear. close your eyes and stare at the center..remember the computer picture puzzle craze of 8 or 10 years ago? I have a 13x20 print of a frame full of nothing but Snow Geese. Actually had someone admit that they had looked at it for a moment with the idea that it was a computer puzzle. Love watching folks/customers look at my stuff. Thanks for comments! Jack --- Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jack, Otherwise? I was at an absolute loss to know what it was. I looked several times yesterday and tried to imagine a polar bear. I had no luck. I just opened it to see the nose and tongue at the top of the photo. It makes more sense now, but kind of a picture puzzle. :-( Regards, Bob S. On 8/5/06, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I forget a lot things I didn't used to. Geezer syndrome. :-( Failed to save for web. Sorry. Otherwise?? Jack --- Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Took awhile to determine what I was actually looking at. Why such a large file - 523kb - for web posting? Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006 3:46 PM Subject: PESO: Polar Pivot My earlier Chipmunk Flare upload didn't incite a lot of activity, but I stubbornly press on. Here's another kind of unusual critter pic. Shot a Sacramento's Land Park Zoo, a few hot summers back. I watched him/her dive into the pool and come up spinning off the water. Finally decided I'd try to catch the action. A*300 f2.8, LX on sturdy tripod. Film unknown at this moment. Pls let me know if this or other of my files are difficult to handle. Thanks. Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=160 __ 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 -- 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: OT: Toyota hybrid-electric drive system
Glad you're enjoying the info. I'm continuing to explore links ... finally, I found a photograph/ cutaway of the Prius power unit: http://www.lrz-muenchen.de/~u7224ac/www/hybrid.jpg Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: returning to this group
Quoting IVAN SHUKSTER [EMAIL PROTECTED]: My name is Ivan and I live in Medicine Hat Alberta. I was a member of this list briefly last summer. Welcome back. I can buy a Pentex DSLR and upgrade some of my lenses and keep the MZ5n or buy a Nikon D200 (one of which I do have on order for my use at work to replace the D1X) Is the D1X for sale.? I would be interestedif it is. Contact me off list if you like. I;m looking for something to replace my D2h which i hate. Not a decision I wish to rush in as I am not much into buying and selling cameras The only time we did change systems was from screw mount to the K mount. Also in a position that we do not have to make the decision until next spring as wife will need a DSLR next summer. If we go the Pentax route it will either be the upcoming K10D or else try to pick up a used DS/DS2 cheaply and wait for the next camera ; K1D or K20D or whatever will come down the pipeline and from the sounds of what Pentax is proposing it does sound positive that improved models will continue to come. One of the reasons to go the later route is to later convert the DS to an infrared camera. I have enjoyed and found informative the emails about the upcoming K10D (and the speculation as well). A DS2 or wait for the K10o or K10 seems the way to go. A lot of use have the istD, and like it, so if you can find a good used one, that might be an oprion to. Dave, near Toronto, Brooks -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Equine Photography in York Region -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
D and flash circuit problem
My brother just got an ist-D (from Ebay) and has a flash/battery problem. When you pops out the flash it will show a low battery alarm and fire anyway but without any flash. I tried to swap everything with my own D (swap batteries, CF, lens) and nothing beter. Tried batteries were fully charged 2000Nimh, 2500Nimh and AA Lithiums. They do all fail but only in its body, mine works fine. Its serial number is: 5752412. I understood there are comon problem with the flash circuitry. Is that such a case? * Can it be repaired easily or should my brother return it immediately to the seller? * If it is a known issue, would Pentax repair it even outside warranty scope? Thanks for your much appreciated help. -- -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: CD File Size
- Original Message - From: Jack Davis Subject: Re: CD File Size PS: Not my primary concern at the moment, but how do I tell PS to save a logfile? In Photoshop: Edit/Preferences/General Check the History Log box and tell Photoshop how you want the info saved (either metadata, a text file or both), whether you want a detailed log or otherwise, and then tell Photoshop where the file is to go. Be warned, these files get huge quickly. BTW, I don't have a clue what metadata is, or how to use it. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Holiday's over - and a few PESO's
My summer holidays is now almost over - and I'm back on the list. I hope everybody is fine and doing really well ... After two weeks in Greece, I guess I have about 5-6 GB of digital images to edit. I gave the DL a lot of exercise. I'm surprised how easy using this camera is. Here's a few shots: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/sets/72157594226524560/ These are done with my travel-zoom - the SMC Pentax-F 4-5.6/70-210mm Of course I couldn't resist doing a couple of panoramas as well: http://www.jensbladt.dk/pano/Rhodos.html Thanks for looking. Comments are - as always - very welcome. 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: 268.10.7/410 - Release Date: 08/05/2006 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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Re: CD File Size
- Original Message - From: Jack Davis Subject: Re: CD File Size Bill, it appears that I only threw away 37 mb in sizing for the proof print. I checked all CD's and find that they come up as originally scanned (45 - 60 mb). Am I golden? Maybe. You seem nice enough from your emails Anyway, once a file is burned to CD and the CD is finalized, you aren't going to be changing anything on the CD. I thought your point was that you had made some desirable changes to a smaller sized file and wanted to know if simply increasing the pixel count before resaving was viable. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FA* 200mm f4 Macro??
Dave, Amazon UK stills has a few it appears, as well as a few other lenses that are no longer available in the US (including the manual focus version). But, you'll first have to ship to a UK address and pay VAT (ouch!), then have it sent to you. But, I suppose if you really must have one... http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/BC4G28/202-6729111-5491026?v=glancen=560798 Regards, Brendan MacRae David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: G'day All, This is a bit of a hail Mary, but have any of you come across the above mentioned lens for sale? I realise that it's been discontinued, but I have been hoping there may be a few units still floating around. I've been pulling what's left of my hair out trying to track one down, but so far no luck. TIA, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net - Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. __ 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
2 PESOS: yeah yeah my kitty cat
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4772812 http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4772782 The first one I call a genuine cat spayed bag Only a few of you will get that reference on this list :) the second is soft kitty porn. I was too chicken to title it that on photo.net I've agonized over which of two cat spayed bag shots to put on photo.net so I loaded one there and the other one is here If you have any strong opinions one way or the other let me know - I've been flip flopping over which one I like better for an hour... only want to show one on photo.net. here is the other shot: http://users.rcn.com/annsan/catspayedbag2.jpg I have a feeling the 2007 cat calendar is going to be all one cat :) :) Meow ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Pug Comments
Just a few that caught my eye. They were/are all lovely shots btw. -Flatirons come in all Sizes-PJ Alling. Nicely exposed and interesting building. Nice sky. -Kirk in the Hills-P Stenquist. Good framing, and a Haunted House effect. -Orvieto Cathedral-G. Irlanda Love the blacked buildings as frames. Nice lines and colours on the main building. -Pueblo Bonito-J Tainter. Well exposed and the brick detail is great. I love the off setting wall lines. Sort of a Beetle Juice effect. As stated, well done people. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: returning to this group
Yes if I go the Pentax route the 12-24 is definetly one of the first if not the first len we will buy. The 400 2.8 on the other hand I will just borrow the lens and camera from work..It costs more than any car I have ever owned :) Good to know the Pentax version is a good performer. I do not use ours that much as co-worker normally carries it in his bag. I usually use the 17-55 and 70-200 2.8 VR and all the other letters Nikon uses on their lenses. When only able to use one lens borrow the 18-200 as long as the light will be good. I really like the 70-200 but it is heavy and the D1X with that lens compared to the MZ5n and the 70-200 or 70-210 we have is like comparing apples to blueberries The 12-24 won't be that expensive to match, the Pentax 12-24 is significantly cheaper than the Nikon but performs just as well (The extra cost in the Nikon is in heavier build and the AF-S motor). The 400 f2.8 on the other hand... -- Message: 8 Date: Sun, 06 Aug 2006 12:57:09 -0400 From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: returning to this group To: pdml@pdml.net Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; DelSp=Yes; format=flowed Quoting IVAN SHUKSTER [EMAIL PROTECTED]: My name is Ivan and I live in Medicine Hat Alberta. I was a member of this list briefly last summer. Welcome back. I can buy a Pentex DSLR and upgrade some of my lenses and keep the MZ5n or buy a Nikon D200 (one of which I do have on order for my use at work to replace the D1X) Is the D1X for sale.? I would be interestedif it is. Contact me off list if you like. I;m looking for something to replace my D2h which i hate. Dave The D1X is not mine to sale and is not for sale and in a way seeing as you are a Canadian you have already paid for it, txpayers dollars at work :) We still have uses for them , we have more than one. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pug Comments
Thanks Dave. And thanks for looking at the PUG. Paul On Aug 6, 2006, at 4:33 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just a few that caught my eye. They were/are all lovely shots btw. -Flatirons come in all Sizes-PJ Alling. Nicely exposed and interesting building. Nice sky. -Kirk in the Hills-P Stenquist. Good framing, and a Haunted House effect. -Orvieto Cathedral-G. Irlanda Love the blacked buildings as frames. Nice lines and colours on the main building. -Pueblo Bonito-J Tainter. Well exposed and the brick detail is great. I love the off setting wall lines. Sort of a Beetle Juice effect. As stated, well done people. 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: D and flash circuit problem
Sounds like a problem. My D will show a depleated battery after a few pop up flash shots, even when full AA liths. My problem is the flash flashes, but out of 10 shots, i';ll get 2-3 pictures, the rest are blank screens. Dave Quoting Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED]: My brother just got an ist-D (from Ebay) and has a flash/battery problem. When you pops out the flash it will show a low battery alarm and fire anyway but without any flash. I tried to swap everything with my own D (swap batteries, CF, lens) and nothing beter. Tried batteries were fully charged 2000Nimh, 2500Nimh and AA Lithiums. They do all fail but only in its body, mine works fine. Its serial number is: 5752412. I understood there are comon problem with the flash circuitry. Is that such a case? * Can it be repaired easily or should my brother return it immediately to the seller? * If it is a known issue, would Pentax repair it even outside warranty scope? Thanks for your much appreciated help. -- -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Equine Photography in York Region -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Me and My Rubber Ducky
Nice. Dave Quoting Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED]: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4741532 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Equine Photography in York Region -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pug Comments
Hey, I made it to the top of somebodies favorites list. Thanks, appreciate it. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just a few that caught my eye. They were/are all lovely shots btw. -Flatirons come in all Sizes-PJ Alling. Nicely exposed and interesting building. Nice sky. -Kirk in the Hills-P Stenquist. Good framing, and a Haunted House effect. -Orvieto Cathedral-G. Irlanda Love the blacked buildings as frames. Nice lines and colours on the main building. -Pueblo Bonito-J Tainter. Well exposed and the brick detail is great. I love the off setting wall lines. Sort of a Beetle Juice effect. As stated, well done people. Dave -- 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: A mildly amusing photograph
Bob W wrote: Hi Ann, glad you like it. I waited for the people to arrange themselves just so. I have several other frames but this is the one where the people were best placed. The certainly are well placed -- it was either you waited or were amazingly lucky :) This was the first time I'd tried to take a 'real' photo with the phone. It took to me several hours to figure out whether or not it had actually taken anything, or if I'd even pressed the right button. -- Cheers, Bob LOL! that must ahve been a bit dicey. ann -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ann Sanfedele Sent: 06 August 2006 16:14 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: A mildly amusing photograph Bob W wrote: ...or perhaps it's just me. Taken with my phonecam http://www.web-options.com/IMAGE_00020a.jpg -- Regards, Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Wow - that phone cam takes good pictures :) Fun shot, and you clicked at just the right time for the people placement. I'd crop a bit pn the bottom and do the brightness contrast thingy on the ARTET sign. Was it a total quick grab or did you wait for the people to be where you liked? 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 2 PESOS: yeah yeah my kitty cat
It's the most interesting kitty porn posted to the list in some time... (ooh, that could be trouble, maybe I should rephrase that... Naa). Of the other two, they're both nice enough, I prefer this one: http://users.rcn.com/annsan/catspayedbag2.jpg Ann Sanfedele wrote: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4772812 http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4772782 The first one I call a genuine cat spayed bag Only a few of you will get that reference on this list :) the second is soft kitty porn. I was too chicken to title it that on photo.net I've agonized over which of two cat spayed bag shots to put on photo.net so I loaded one there and the other one is here If you have any strong opinions one way or the other let me know - I've been flip flopping over which one I like better for an hour... only want to show one on photo.net. here is the other shot: http://users.rcn.com/annsan/catspayedbag2.jpg I have a feeling the 2007 cat calendar is going to be all one cat :) :) Meow ann -- 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: CD File Size
Jack Davis wrote: Bill, it appears that I only threw away 37 mb in sizing for the proof print. I checked all CD's and find that they come up as originally scanned (45 - 60 mb). Am I golden? Thanks, Jack I'd say you were lucky... but as to golden - I though you were looking a bit pale... ann --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Jack Davis Subject: CD File Size No way to ask this and remain less than embarrassed. Not going to try. Let's say I have a frame commercially scanned (35mm for example) that turned out to be an 8-bit at 50MB. (it's a beautiful scene, by the way). I decide to print an 8x10, size it accordingly and notice that the file is now 17MB or?. I now fiddle with the image, I like the changes, so re-burn it. Dumb alert: do I need to restore the dimensions in PS to approximate the initial file size (50MB)? Will I have lost MB's if I don't? I gather not, but...? Thanks for your pitty. :) When you resized it, you threw away 37mb of information. If you bring it back to the original 50mb, you will be making 37mb of information up (interpolation). Your best bet would be to go back to the original file and and apply the fiddling that you did to the 17mb file to it, then burn another copy of it. Photoshop can be told to keep a logfile of what it does, so you don't even need to work from memory. William Robb -- 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: 2 PESOS: yeah yeah my kitty cat
P. J. Alling wrote: It's the most interesting kitty porn posted to the list in some time... (ooh, that could be trouble, maybe I should rephrase that... Naa). Of the other two, they're both nice enough, I prefer this one: http://users.rcn.com/annsan/catspayedbag2.jpg Thanks Pete -- I was thinking possibly non cat lovers would like the other one better and cat people woild like the one best you like because you can see her face. sigh... flip/flop/flip/flop ann Ann Sanfedele wrote: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4772812 http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4772782 The first one I call a genuine cat spayed bag Only a few of you will get that reference on this list :) the second is soft kitty porn. I was too chicken to title it that on photo.net I've agonized over which of two cat spayed bag shots to put on photo.net so I loaded one there and the other one is here If you have any strong opinions one way or the other let me know - I've been flip flopping over which one I like better for an hour... only want to show one on photo.net. here is the other shot: http://users.rcn.com/annsan/catspayedbag2.jpg I have a feeling the 2007 cat calendar is going to be all one cat :) :) Meow ann -- 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Simple Nature Shot
Kenneth Waller wrote: Nice subject, focus, lighting DOF. Love the backlighting also. Wished it weren't so centered. Kenneth Waller Hmm-- let's see, will Ken move the plant to the _left_ or to the _right_??? sometimes being centered is a good thing :) Bruce, I like it - bokeh especially, nicely lit -- and centered works for me in this one. As fo trying to figure out what Wehatfield means - give it up and roll with it (vvbg) ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: A mildly amusing photograph
glad you like it. I waited for the people to arrange themselves just so. I have several other frames but this is the one where the people were best placed. The certainly are well placed -- it was either you waited or were amazingly lucky :) not mutually exclusive you know! :o) Taken with my phonecam http://www.web-options.com/IMAGE_00020a.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: CD File Size
Again, thanks! (me eather..naturally) Jack --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Jack Davis Subject: Re: CD File Size PS: Not my primary concern at the moment, but how do I tell PS to save a logfile? In Photoshop: Edit/Preferences/General Check the History Log box and tell Photoshop how you want the info saved (either metadata, a text file or both), whether you want a detailed log or otherwise, and then tell Photoshop where the file is to go. Be warned, these files get huge quickly. BTW, I don't have a clue what metadata is, or how to use it. William Robb -- 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: 2 PESOS: yeah yeah my kitty cat
On 8/6/06, Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: P. J. Alling wrote: It's the most interesting kitty porn posted to the list in some time... (ooh, that could be trouble, maybe I should rephrase that... Naa). Of the other two, they're both nice enough, I prefer this one: http://users.rcn.com/annsan/catspayedbag2.jpg Thanks Pete -- I was thinking possibly non cat lovers would like the other one better and cat people woild like the one best you like because you can see her face. sigh... flip/flop/flip/flop ann cat person, here. I prefer the one you put on photo net. I like the angle, and dare I say I like the lighting? (I've been wrestling with lighting issues recently; nothing interesting, just beginner stuff). I also like that the cat isn't looking at the camera. I always loved looking at my cats when they were being distracted by something and trying to figure out what was distracting them. --skye -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: CD File Size
My feeling was that I had re-worked the orig. scan, downsized and resampled, then burned the disc for the lab. Which would only mean I'd have to re-fiddle the original scan. I'm conditioned to assume I was wrong and thrash about in all directions before getting it together. I realize a tif cannot be changed, but can be over-written. I've just vowed to never re-burn on the original disc unless under a different title. Thanks much for the help. Jack Jack --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Jack Davis Subject: Re: CD File Size Bill, it appears that I only threw away 37 mb in sizing for the proof print. I checked all CD's and find that they come up as originally scanned (45 - 60 mb). Am I golden? Maybe. You seem nice enough from your emails Anyway, once a file is burned to CD and the CD is finalized, you aren't going to be changing anything on the CD. I thought your point was that you had made some desirable changes to a smaller sized file and wanted to know if simply increasing the pixel count before resaving was viable. William Robb -- 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: 2 PESOS: yeah yeah my kitty cat
Ann, I prefer the other shot. (what's a spayed bag?) Like the impatient straight on look. Also, like the soft misty 'porn' look. (didn't let my cat see it) ;-)) Jack --- Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4772812 http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4772782 The first one I call a genuine cat spayed bag Only a few of you will get that reference on this list :) the second is soft kitty porn. I was too chicken to title it that on photo.net I've agonized over which of two cat spayed bag shots to put on photo.net so I loaded one there and the other one is here If you have any strong opinions one way or the other let me know - I've been flip flopping over which one I like better for an hour... only want to show one on photo.net. here is the other shot: http://users.rcn.com/annsan/catspayedbag2.jpg I have a feeling the 2007 cat calendar is going to be all one cat :) :) Meow ann -- 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: CD File Size
That's as in Golden Years. We all get pale at this point. :) Jack --- Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jack Davis wrote: Bill, it appears that I only threw away 37 mb in sizing for the proof print. I checked all CD's and find that they come up as originally scanned (45 - 60 mb). Am I golden? Thanks, Jack I'd say you were lucky... but as to golden - I though you were looking a bit pale... ann --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Jack Davis Subject: CD File Size No way to ask this and remain less than embarrassed. Not going to try. Let's say I have a frame commercially scanned (35mm for example) that turned out to be an 8-bit at 50MB. (it's a beautiful scene, by the way). I decide to print an 8x10, size it accordingly and notice that the file is now 17MB or?. I now fiddle with the image, I like the changes, so re-burn it. Dumb alert: do I need to restore the dimensions in PS to approximate the initial file size (50MB)? Will I have lost MB's if I don't? I gather not, but...? Thanks for your pitty. :) When you resized it, you threw away 37mb of information. If you bring it back to the original 50mb, you will be making 37mb of information up (interpolation). Your best bet would be to go back to the original file and and apply the fiddling that you did to the 17mb file to it, then burn another copy of it. Photoshop can be told to keep a logfile of what it does, so you don't even need to work from memory. William Robb -- 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: OT: Toyota hybrid-electric drive system
Mark, as you're probably aware, the mileage you can expect with a hybrid is very dependent upon your driving cycle, (city/highway) among other things. If your 65 mile commute is mostly highway you will not see the kick in mileage that the hybrids are noted for. The extra cost of a hybrid would go a long way to pay for your yearly fuel bill. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: Toyota hybrid-electric drive system Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Heya Bob, and others who are interested... The best description I've found of the Synergy Drive and the operation of the power split device as CVT is available from these pages: http://www.ecrostech.com/prius/ You can see from the text and diagrams lots of info that details how the engine and electric motors, combined with the planetary gearset in the power split device, work to provide a very different take on the concept of continuously variable transmission. Curiously, the Honda Insight forum pages also have excellent technical information about the Prius and how differs from the Insight drive system design: http://www.insightcentral.net/ I found these through the Wikipedia site at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Prius Truly a fascinating design. Can't wait for my car to get here! Same here... except that my local dealer has one in stock! Test drove it on Friday. Dr. Lisa is going to check it out Monday or Tuesday (in Pennsylvania car dealers are prohibited by law from doing business on Sunday! It's like living in Saudi friggin' Arabia!) and they we'll decide if we're going to get it. We've been considering it for a while but the 65 mile commute to my new job was the tipping point... -- 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 2 PESOS: yeah yeah my kitty cat
Hi Ann I like both 'cat spayed bag' shots, with a slight preference for: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4772812 Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia -- Get a spam free email account - Visit http://www.bluebottle.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: test
Passed. You can count. ;-) Dave On 8/7/06, Brendan MacRae [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: testing 1-2-3 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: D and flash circuit problem
You don't still have it set for wireles mode do you Dave? Dave On 8/7/06, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sounds like a problem. My D will show a depleated battery after a few pop up flash shots, even when full AA liths. My problem is the flash flashes, but out of 10 shots, i';ll get 2-3 pictures, the rest are blank screens. Dave Quoting Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED]: My brother just got an ist-D (from Ebay) and has a flash/battery problem. When you pops out the flash it will show a low battery alarm and fire anyway but without any flash. I tried to swap everything with my own D (swap batteries, CF, lens) and nothing beter. Tried batteries were fully charged 2000Nimh, 2500Nimh and AA Lithiums. They do all fail but only in its body, mine works fine. Its serial number is: 5752412. I understood there are comon problem with the flash circuitry. Is that such a case? * Can it be repaired easily or should my brother return it immediately to the seller? * If it is a known issue, would Pentax repair it even outside warranty scope? Thanks for your much appreciated help. -- -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Equine Photography in York Region -- 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: Toyota hybrid-electric drive system
Kenneth Waller wrote: Mark, as you're probably aware, the mileage you can expect with a hybrid is very dependent upon your driving cycle, (city/highway) among other things. If your 65 mile commute is mostly highway you will not see the kick in mileage that the hybrids are noted for. The extra cost of a hybrid would go a long way to pay for your yearly fuel bill. Well, it certainly gets better highway mileage (~50 hwy) than what I'm driving now (~33). And I'm really concerned with reducing my consumption of petroleum as much as the cost of it. We're probably going to spend about $24,000 no matter *what* kind of car we get, so there really is no extra cost for us. By Tuesday my current 50 mpg vehicle should be on the road, too :) -- 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: OT: Toyota hybrid-electric drive system
Money is a small part of the consideration. The key, Ken, is that the Prius is a good car. It has a nice, quiet interior, excellent ride and handling, and good power for normal driving needs. On top of that, its highway fuel economy (as reported by several hundred owners over the past five years in the Prius chat rooms and forums) runs in the range of 38-50mpg averages, its city fuel economy runs in the 40-60 mpg averages. The extra cost of the hybrid power system is warranted on that kind of fuel mileage for me, coupled with the fact that it's a darn nice car which otherwise satisfies my needs well. The fact that it uses less fuel than most others with its performance/quality makes me feel good about being environmentally friendly as well. Godfrey On Aug 6, 2006, at 3:49 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: Mark, as you're probably aware, the mileage you can expect with a hybrid is very dependent upon your driving cycle, (city/highway) among other things. If your 65 mile commute is mostly highway you will not see the kick in mileage that the hybrids are noted for. The extra cost of a hybrid would go a long way to pay for your yearly fuel bill. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Toyota hybrid-electric drive system
Agreed, If it's mostly highway, get a Rabbit or Jetta TDI, they get amazing highway mileage with good all-round performance. The Hybrid will do better in the city though, partially due to regenerative braking. The Prius gets notably better city mileage than it does on the highway. -Adam Kenneth Waller wrote: Mark, as you're probably aware, the mileage you can expect with a hybrid is very dependent upon your driving cycle, (city/highway) among other things. If your 65 mile commute is mostly highway you will not see the kick in mileage that the hybrids are noted for. The extra cost of a hybrid would go a long way to pay for your yearly fuel bill. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: Toyota hybrid-electric drive system Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Heya Bob, and others who are interested... The best description I've found of the Synergy Drive and the operation of the power split device as CVT is available from these pages: http://www.ecrostech.com/prius/ You can see from the text and diagrams lots of info that details how the engine and electric motors, combined with the planetary gearset in the power split device, work to provide a very different take on the concept of continuously variable transmission. Curiously, the Honda Insight forum pages also have excellent technical information about the Prius and how differs from the Insight drive system design: http://www.insightcentral.net/ I found these through the Wikipedia site at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Prius Truly a fascinating design. Can't wait for my car to get here! Same here... except that my local dealer has one in stock! Test drove it on Friday. Dr. Lisa is going to check it out Monday or Tuesday (in Pennsylvania car dealers are prohibited by law from doing business on Sunday! It's like living in Saudi friggin' Arabia!) and they we'll decide if we're going to get it. We've been considering it for a while but the 65 mile commute to my new job was the tipping point... -- 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 2 PESOS: yeah yeah my kitty cat
Yes, that's my favorite as well. Nice work, Ann. Paul On Aug 6, 2006, at 5:30 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: It's the most interesting kitty porn posted to the list in some time... (ooh, that could be trouble, maybe I should rephrase that... Naa). Of the other two, they're both nice enough, I prefer this one: http://users.rcn.com/annsan/catspayedbag2.jpg Ann Sanfedele wrote: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4772812 http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4772782 The first one I call a genuine cat spayed bag Only a few of you will get that reference on this list :) the second is soft kitty porn. I was too chicken to title it that on photo.net I've agonized over which of two cat spayed bag shots to put on photo.net so I loaded one there and the other one is here If you have any strong opinions one way or the other let me know - I've been flip flopping over which one I like better for an hour... only want to show one on photo.net. here is the other shot: http://users.rcn.com/annsan/catspayedbag2.jpg I have a feeling the 2007 cat calendar is going to be all one cat :) :) Meow ann -- 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Toyota hybrid-electric drive system
The extra cost of the hybrid power system is warranted on that kind of fuel mileage for me, coupled with the fact that it's a darn nice car which otherwise satisfies my needs well I'm glad for you Godfrey. Enjoy. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: Toyota hybrid-electric drive system Money is a small part of the consideration. The key, Ken, is that the Prius is a good car. It has a nice, quiet interior, excellent ride and handling, and good power for normal driving needs. On top of that, its highway fuel economy (as reported by several hundred owners over the past five years in the Prius chat rooms and forums) runs in the range of 38-50mpg averages, its city fuel economy runs in the 40-60 mpg averages. The extra cost of the hybrid power system is warranted on that kind of fuel mileage for me, coupled with the fact that it's a darn nice car which otherwise satisfies my needs well. The fact that it uses less fuel than most others with its performance/quality makes me feel good about being environmentally friendly as well. Godfrey On Aug 6, 2006, at 3:49 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: Mark, as you're probably aware, the mileage you can expect with a hybrid is very dependent upon your driving cycle, (city/highway) among other things. If your 65 mile commute is mostly highway you will not see the kick in mileage that the hybrids are noted for. The extra cost of a hybrid would go a long way to pay for your yearly fuel bill. -- 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: Toyota hybrid-electric drive system
We're probably going to spend about $24,000 no matter *what* kind of car we get, so there really is no extra cost for us. The extra cost I'm thinking about is the premium cost for the hybrid drivetrain over a similar sized vehicle. In the hybrid Escape, for example, the cost over a similar non hybrid Escape is in the range of several thousand $. Well worth the money if you're mostly in city traffic, more of a questionable worth for mostly highway driving. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: Toyota hybrid-electric drive system Kenneth Waller wrote: Mark, as you're probably aware, the mileage you can expect with a hybrid is very dependent upon your driving cycle, (city/highway) among other things. If your 65 mile commute is mostly highway you will not see the kick in mileage that the hybrids are noted for. The extra cost of a hybrid would go a long way to pay for your yearly fuel bill. Well, it certainly gets better highway mileage (~50 hwy) than what I'm driving now (~33). And I'm really concerned with reducing my consumption of petroleum as much as the cost of it. We're probably going to spend about $24,000 no matter *what* kind of car we get, so there really is no extra cost for us. By Tuesday my current 50 mpg vehicle should be on the road, too :) -- 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 2 PESOS: yeah yeah my kitty cat
skye wrote: cat person, here. I prefer the one you put on photo net. I like the angle, and dare I say I like the lighting? (I've been wrestling with lighting issues recently; nothing interesting, just beginner stuff). I also like that the cat isn't looking at the camera. I always loved looking at my cats when they were being distracted by something and trying to figure out what was distracting them. --skye -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net HI, Skye Well I like it for the reasons you mention... which is why I put it on photo.net ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 2 PESOS: yeah yeah my kitty cat
Jack Davis wrote: Ann, I prefer the other shot. (what's a spayed bag?) Well I guess I have to let the cat out of the bag... ever hear of KATE SPADE? she makes handbags -- So I'm going to make a simple design, with a kitty headshot that says genuine CAT SPAYED to put on totes on my cafepress store. Like the impatient straight on look. Also, like the soft misty 'porn' look. (didn't let my cat see it) ;-)) Jack I 'm pleased with it - I took a lot of shots of her in the position more or less but she would move, or I'd shake the camera - I think, actually, I got this look by accident, either from flipping a switch that said gausian blur or my lens was smudgy. I've taken sharp pics since so I'm not sure what the story is. I have 3 votes for other so far and one for the one on photonet... :) ann --- Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4772812 http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4772782 The first one I call a genuine cat spayed bag Only a few of you will get that reference on this list :) the second is soft kitty porn. I was too chicken to title it that on photo.net I've agonized over which of two cat spayed bag shots to put on photo.net so I loaded one there and the other one is here If you have any strong opinions one way or the other let me know - I've been flip flopping over which one I like better for an hour... only want to show one on photo.net. here is the other shot: http://users.rcn.com/annsan/catspayedbag2.jpg I have a feeling the 2007 cat calendar is going to be all one cat :) :) Meow ann -- 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: 2 PESOS: yeah yeah my kitty cat
Thanks Paul - I like the kitty porn one the best as well I feel lucky to have gotten it ann Paul Stenquist wrote: Yes, that's my favorite as well. Nice work, Ann. Paul On Aug 6, 2006, at 5:30 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: It's the most interesting kitty porn posted to the list in some time... (ooh, that could be trouble, maybe I should rephrase that... Naa). Of the other two, they're both nice enough, I prefer this one: http://users.rcn.com/annsan/catspayedbag2.jpg Ann Sanfedele wrote: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4772812 http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4772782 The first one I call a genuine cat spayed bag Only a few of you will get that reference on this list :) the second is soft kitty porn. I was too chicken to title it that on photo.net I've agonized over which of two cat spayed bag shots to put on photo.net so I loaded one there and the other one is here If you have any strong opinions one way or the other let me know - I've been flip flopping over which one I like better for an hour... only want to show one on photo.net. here is the other shot: http://users.rcn.com/annsan/catspayedbag2.jpg I have a feeling the 2007 cat calendar is going to be all one cat :) :) Meow ann -- 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 -- 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: test
It's true! and now that I set my mail client to text only I can post to the list, too. Amazing. -B --- David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Passed. You can count. ;-) Dave On 8/7/06, Brendan MacRae [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: testing 1-2-3 -- 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: 2 PESOS: yeah yeah my kitty cat
I'm liking the third shot the best. It comes catches my interest where most cat shots don't. I can't count myself among those who understand the reference. -- Best regards, Bruce Sunday, August 6, 2006, 1:19:20 PM, you wrote: AS http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4772812 AS http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4772782 AS The first one I call a genuine cat spayed bag AS Only a few of you will get that reference on this list :) AS the second is soft kitty porn. AS I was too chicken to title it that on photo.net AS I've agonized over which of two cat spayed bag shots to put AS on photo.net AS so I loaded one there and the other one is here AS If you have any strong opinions one way or the other let me AS know - I've been flip flopping AS over which one I like better for an hour... only want to AS show one on photo.net. AS here is the other shot: AS http://users.rcn.com/annsan/catspayedbag2.jpg AS I have a feeling the 2007 cat calendar is going to be all AS one cat :) :) AS Meow AS ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO - a little slice of pond
This is the last of the pond shots for awhile. This was an attempt to isolate and simplify and hopefully give a feeling of peacefulness that is present. Pentax *istD, A 70-210/4, handheld ISO 200, 1/250 sec @ f/5.6 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_3244.htm Comments welcome -- Bruce -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 2 PESOS: yeah yeah my kitty cat
You mean the Spaying bag isn't for holding the ovaries after removal? Humm..thought I had it. :] Jack --- Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jack Davis wrote: Ann, I prefer the other shot. (what's a spayed bag?) Well I guess I have to let the cat out of the bag... ever hear of KATE SPADE? she makes handbags -- So I'm going to make a simple design, with a kitty headshot that says genuine CAT SPAYED to put on totes on my cafepress store. Like the impatient straight on look. Also, like the soft misty 'porn' look. (didn't let my cat see it) ;-)) Jack I 'm pleased with it - I took a lot of shots of her in the position more or less but she would move, or I'd shake the camera - I think, actually, I got this look by accident, either from flipping a switch that said gausian blur or my lens was smudgy. I've taken sharp pics since so I'm not sure what the story is. I have 3 votes for other so far and one for the one on photonet... :) ann --- Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4772812 http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4772782 The first one I call a genuine cat spayed bag Only a few of you will get that reference on this list :) the second is soft kitty porn. I was too chicken to title it that on photo.net I've agonized over which of two cat spayed bag shots to put on photo.net so I loaded one there and the other one is here If you have any strong opinions one way or the other let me know - I've been flip flopping over which one I like better for an hour... only want to show one on photo.net. here is the other shot: http://users.rcn.com/annsan/catspayedbag2.jpg I have a feeling the 2007 cat calendar is going to be all one cat :) :) Meow ann -- 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: OT: Toyota hybrid-electric drive system
- Original Message - From: Mark Roberts Subject: Re: OT: Toyota hybrid-electric drive system Kenneth Waller wrote: Mark, as you're probably aware, the mileage you can expect with a hybrid is very dependent upon your driving cycle, (city/highway) among other things. If your 65 mile commute is mostly highway you will not see the kick in mileage that the hybrids are noted for. The extra cost of a hybrid would go a long way to pay for your yearly fuel bill. Well, it certainly gets better highway mileage (~50 hwy) than what I'm driving now (~33). And I'm really concerned with reducing my consumption of petroleum as much as the cost of it. We're probably going to spend about $24,000 no matter *what* kind of car we get, so there really is no extra cost for us. By Tuesday my current 50 mpg vehicle should be on the road, too :) We've made two round trips to Calgary in my wife's Nissan X-Trail. it seems to get something close to 40mp(imperial)g travelling at 110kph. Quite amazing actually. My truck more than makes up for it. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - a little slice of pond
- Original Message - From: Bruce Dayton Subject: PESO - a little slice of pond This is the last of the pond shots for awhile. This was an attempt to isolate and simplify and hopefully give a feeling of peacefulness that is present. Pentax *istD, A 70-210/4, handheld ISO 200, 1/250 sec @ f/5.6 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_3244.htm Comments welcome I like the concept, but the dark tree trunk on the left is very disturbing, and I think it needs either less or more depth of field. The tree reflection in the background is just at the point of being annoyingly out of focus. I see a really nice picture in this one, but it needs a crop to get there. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 2 PESOS: yeah yeah my kitty cat
Jack Davis wrote: You mean the Spaying bag isn't for holding the ovaries after removal? Humm..thought I had it. :] Jack eeeuweueue too much information :) ann who was just making a pun only young fashionistas are apt to get. --- Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jack Davis wrote: Ann, I prefer the other shot. (what's a spayed bag?) Well I guess I have to let the cat out of the bag... ever hear of KATE SPADE? she makes handbags -- So I'm going to make a simple design, with a kitty headshot that says genuine CAT SPAYED to put on totes on my cafepress store. Like the impatient straight on look. Also, like the soft misty 'porn' look. (didn't let my cat see it) ;-)) Jack I 'm pleased with it - I took a lot of shots of her in the position more or less but she would move, or I'd shake the camera - I think, actually, I got this look by accident, either from flipping a switch that said gausian blur or my lens was smudgy. I've taken sharp pics since so I'm not sure what the story is. I have 3 votes for other so far and one for the one on photonet... :) ann --- Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4772812 http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4772782 The first one I call a genuine cat spayed bag Only a few of you will get that reference on this list :) the second is soft kitty porn. I was too chicken to title it that on photo.net I've agonized over which of two cat spayed bag shots to put on photo.net so I loaded one there and the other one is here If you have any strong opinions one way or the other let me know - I've been flip flopping over which one I like better for an hour... only want to show one on photo.net. here is the other shot: http://users.rcn.com/annsan/catspayedbag2.jpg I have a feeling the 2007 cat calendar is going to be all one cat :) :) Meow ann -- 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: Massage
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PESO: My Chevy
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Re: PESO - a little slice of pond
Interesting, but it makes me dizzy. Is there a better pic here after cropping. Perhaps you need to get rid of the tree trunk and everything to the left of it. Paul On Aug 6, 2006, at 8:34 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote: This is the last of the pond shots for awhile. This was an attempt to isolate and simplify and hopefully give a feeling of peacefulness that is present. Pentax *istD, A 70-210/4, handheld ISO 200, 1/250 sec @ f/5.6 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_3244.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: Massage
Looks more like they're praying ! Doesn't do much for me. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: Massage http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4774310 -- 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: Massage
On Aug 6, 2006, at 10:46 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: Looks more like they're praying ! That's why I pulled the trigger on this one. Doesn't do much for me. Okay. Thanks for looking. Paul Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: Massage http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4774310 -- 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 Friday: genuine LX ER case
Niko, I am interested in buying the case. Is it still available? John smctak (at) sbcglobal (dot) net I offer for sale a somewhat worn genuine LX ever-ready is not detoriating or chipping. But the top half is worn, both inside and out, see the pics. It´s still usable, doesn´t release any dirt on the camera... Luckily, the lower half is in much more nice condition. I am asking for 25EUR, which includes worlwide shipping from Finland. PayPal or bank transfer. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Toyota hybrid-electric drive system
On Sun, Aug 06, 2006 at 07:06:05PM -0600, William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts Subject: Re: OT: Toyota hybrid-electric drive system Kenneth Waller wrote: Mark, as you're probably aware, the mileage you can expect with a hybrid is very dependent upon your driving cycle, (city/highway) among other things. If your 65 mile commute is mostly highway you will not see the kick in mileage that the hybrids are noted for. The extra cost of a hybrid would go a long way to pay for your yearly fuel bill. Well, it certainly gets better highway mileage (~50 hwy) than what I'm driving now (~33). And I'm really concerned with reducing my consumption of petroleum as much as the cost of it. We're probably going to spend about $24,000 no matter *what* kind of car we get, so there really is no extra cost for us. By Tuesday my current 50 mpg vehicle should be on the road, too :) We've made two round trips to Calgary in my wife's Nissan X-Trail. it seems to get something close to 40mp(imperial)g travelling at 110kph. Quite amazing actually. My truck more than makes up for it. William Robb While my current vehicle seems to be averaging around 23 mpg, that's still better than a 50% improvement over the car it replaced. And my wife gets better than that in her Mini, which does 3 or 4 times the number of miles per week. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
OT: Please identify this bird
This bird showed up out of nowhere while my daughter was feeding the ducks at a local park. The ducks were avoiding it like the plague. Probably due to the huge beak and menacing eyes. Anyway just want to know what the name of this bird is. Apologies for the cropped pic on #2. Had to rush to take the photos while he still had the fish in his beak. Oh and also these are the first shots from my recently acquired DA 16-45mm lens. The photos are labeled in the gallery for anybody who cares to see. Thanks. Francis #1 http://www.pbase.com/freckles/image/64742228 #2 http://www.pbase.com/freckles/image/64742229 #3 http://www.pbase.com/freckles/image/64742232 __ 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: Pug Comments
As stated, well done people. Thanks, Dave, for all your comments. Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Massage
This one really doesn't do anything for me. I think it is the closed eyes of both of them that really make me lose any kind of interest or connection. -- Bruce Sunday, August 6, 2006, 7:17:48 PM, you wrote: PS http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4774310 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - a little slice of pond
My intention with the DOF was to keep it somewhat shallow - I wanted the reeds to be sharply focused and the reflection to be slightly OOF to emphasize the separation between the two. I'll have to look more at the cropping that you suggest. Thanks for looking and commenting. -- Bruce Sunday, August 6, 2006, 6:10:11 PM, you wrote: WR - Original Message - WR From: Bruce Dayton WR Subject: PESO - a little slice of pond This is the last of the pond shots for awhile. This was an attempt to isolate and simplify and hopefully give a feeling of peacefulness that is present. Pentax *istD, A 70-210/4, handheld ISO 200, 1/250 sec @ f/5.6 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_3244.htm Comments welcome WR I like the concept, but WR the dark tree trunk on the left is very disturbing, and I think it needs WR either less or more depth of field. The tree reflection in the WR background is just at the point of being annoyingly out of focus. WR I see a really nice picture in this one, but it needs a crop to get WR there. WR William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - a little slice of pond
Hmmmcertainly one of the problems with a shot containing a reflection is that it can be disorienting. As this is the second comment in a row concerning this one, perhaps it doesn't work too well. Hopefully there will be a few more comments to help solidify the feeling. The couple people I show the image to here rather like it. Anyway, thank you for sharing your feelings - it always helps to improve my work. -- Bruce Sunday, August 6, 2006, 7:24:15 PM, you wrote: PS Interesting, but it makes me dizzy. Is there a better pic here after PS cropping. Perhaps you need to get rid of the tree trunk and PS everything to the left of it. PS Paul PS On Aug 6, 2006, at 8:34 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote: This is the last of the pond shots for awhile. This was an attempt to isolate and simplify and hopefully give a feeling of peacefulness that is present. Pentax *istD, A 70-210/4, handheld ISO 200, 1/250 sec @ f/5.6 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_3244.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: My Chevy
A very classic - perhaps even cliche picture doesn't excellently. A pleasure to view. Nicely done. -- Best regards, Bruce Sunday, August 6, 2006, 7:19:59 PM, you wrote: PS http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4774311size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - a little slice of pond
- Original Message - From: Bruce Dayton Subject: Re: PESO - a little slice of pond My intention with the DOF was to keep it somewhat shallow - I wanted the reeds to be sharply focused and the reflection to be slightly OOF to emphasize the separation between the two. I'll have to look more at the cropping that you suggest. Thanks for looking and commenting. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/temp/bkd_3244_std.jpg I'd be taking a blur tool to the background. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Toyota hybrid-electric drive system
Kenneth Waller wrote: The extra cost I'm thinking about is the premium cost for the hybrid drivetrain over a similar sized vehicle. In the hybrid Escape, for example, the cost over a similar non hybrid Escape is in the range of several thousand $. Well worth the money if you're mostly in city traffic, more of a questionable worth for mostly highway driving. In the Ford/Mercury line, the hybrid drive train costs about the same amount extra as a diesel drive train (not necessarily in the same model) ... about $5k over the same vehicle with a pure-gasoline drive train. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 2 PESOS: yeah yeah my kitty cat
Ann Sanfedele wrote: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4772812 Looks a lot like one of my males, a 18 pound silver tabby. He likes that same I'm a porn star, here's my belly pose. :-) -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: My Chevy
Not quite sure what I how I typed that - meant to say 'perhaps even cliche picture DONE excellently' -- Bruce Sunday, August 6, 2006, 8:45:30 PM, you wrote: BD A very classic - perhaps even cliche picture doesn't excellently. A BD pleasure to view. Nicely done. BD -- BD Best regards, BD Bruce BD Sunday, August 6, 2006, 7:19:59 PM, you wrote: PS http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4774311size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Please identify this bird
Black-crowned Night Heron. On 8/6/06, Francis Alviar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This bird showed up out of nowhere while my daughter was feeding the ducks at a local park. The ducks were avoiding it like the plague. Probably due to the huge beak and menacing eyes. Anyway just want to know what the name of this bird is. Apologies for the cropped pic on #2. Had to rush to take the photos while he still had the fish in his beak. Oh and also these are the first shots from my recently acquired DA 16-45mm lens. The photos are labeled in the gallery for anybody who cares to see. Thanks. Francis #1 http://www.pbase.com/freckles/image/64742228 #2 http://www.pbase.com/freckles/image/64742229 #3 http://www.pbase.com/freckles/image/64742232 __ 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: OT: Please identify this bird
He's a black crowned night heron, Francis I met him near Lake MErritt last year :) ann Francis Alviar wrote: This bird showed up out of nowhere while my daughter was feeding the ducks at a local park. The ducks were avoiding it like the plague. Probably due to the huge beak and menacing eyes. Anyway just want to know what the name of this bird is. Apologies for the cropped pic on #2. Had to rush to take the photos while he still had the fish in his beak. Oh and also these are the first shots from my recently acquired DA 16-45mm lens. The photos are labeled in the gallery for anybody who cares to see. Thanks. Francis #1 http://www.pbase.com/freckles/image/64742228 #2 http://www.pbase.com/freckles/image/64742229 #3 http://www.pbase.com/freckles/image/64742232 __ 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: 2 PESOS: yeah yeah my kitty cat
Doug Franklin wrote: Ann Sanfedele wrote: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4772812 Looks a lot like one of my males, a 18 pound silver tabby. He likes that same I'm a porn star, here's my belly pose. :-) -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Silver tabby is what she is alright - at the momment she only weighs 7 lbs. She is about 11 months old. Opinions vary on who much larger she will get. ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D - More News
On Aug 6, 2006, at 12:47 AM, William Robb wrote: They could stock it, but it most likely would sit on the shelf till hell freezes over or the Rolling Stones play two shows in Regina, Saskatchewan. Oops, that's already happenning. That knock on the head must have done Keith Richards some real damage. :) - Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
