Lens for Spotmatic - SMC TAKUMAR1:4 / 150MM
A local auction show a Pentax SMC TAKUMAR 1:4 150mm. Currently 15 USD - 14 hours left! Anyone interested - send me an e-mail? Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af Pål Jensen Sendt: 18. august 2006 13:57 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Re: When is it going to end? - Original Message - From: cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] When is the damned embargo due to end, I'm really sick of Aaron's sadistic little game. Some says 12. september, others say 13. September or 14 September or even 15. September. Mis september seem pretty certain. Pål -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.2/422 - Release Date: 08/17/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.2/422 - Release Date: 08/17/2006 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: DA 100mm f2.8 Macro
On Aug 18, 2006, at 10:28 PM, Brendan MacRae wrote: Nearly all modern SLRs set the aperture manually via a control on the body. Nikon, Canon, Minolta aka Sony, Pentax. In not so much time, you might not have any option to buy anything else other than as used gear. Ok, but really modern DSLR's, correct? Practically every SLR, film or digital, made since the middle 1990s, other than the MZ-S and a couple others. Canon actually started doing things this way with the A1 back in, what, 1974 or so? I don't play the guitar. Pitty, you're never too old to learn! LOL .. My fingers never worked that way. I can play the piano. Or the radio... Well, like I've said, it's not irrelevent to me if it's controlled on the body (but then, you must be used to it by now) but I agree. It's an absulote must to have said control...somewhere. It took me a little while to come around to the idea of controls on the body, but now it seems much more natural and ergonomic than the old way with exposure controls spread out between body and lens. One hand operates the exposure controls, one hand stabilizes the camera and, optionally, operates the focusing. ... Do the *ist series film cameras operate that way as well? Yes, as far as I know. As do the PZ series and possibly others. I'm not familiar enough with Pentax cameras pre-DSLR to know all the details. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: DA 100mm f2.8 Macro
--- Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Practically every SLR, film or digital, made since the middle 1990s, other than the MZ-S and a couple others. Canon actually started doing things this way with the A1 back in, what, 1974 or so? Seems strange, however, that Pentax moved from the big, plastic blobs of the PZ series to the retro Zx-5n (a fav of mine) which operates the same as the MZ-S only to return to this notion that lenses should be controled through the body for the digitals. ... Do the *ist series film cameras operate that way as well? Yes, as far as I know. As do the PZ series and possibly others. I'm not familiar enough with Pentax cameras pre-DSLR to know all the details. Yeah, I figured they did since the first j-series lenses without aperture rings came out with the *ist film cameras, correct? Anyway, what I'm most sorry to learn is that even the FA's need to be controlled this way on the DSLR's. Oh well. I plan on shooting film for along time yet so how much of an impact on me it will have remains to be seen. -Brendan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - THE Bridge
On Sat, 19 Aug 2006 04:48:22 +0100, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 8/18/2006 10:08:21 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Excellent. I like this. The color is subtle yet rich. But I would rotate it about one degree counterclockwise or until both cable supports are leaning toward the center at approximately the same angle. Paul == Good idea. But already rotated a bit, so may try Mark's idea of perspective tweaking. Either some distortion is due to my wide angle or the bridge is crooked. Pentax lens? The bridge must be crooked. If it was Canon, the bridge is straight as a die. John Thanks to everyone for their comments. Much appreciated. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: DA 100mm f2.8 Macro
All Pentaxes (I think) allow direct aperture setting, but some (A3, ME and variants) do not allow manual setting of the shutter speed. John On Sat, 19 Aug 2006 06:20:37 +0100, Don Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is there an SLR that does not allow direct setting of the aperture? Don W Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Aug 18, 2006, at 9:23 PM, Brendan MacRae wrote: Most of my A, F and FA series lenses have never been taken off the A setting since I bought them, and I shoot almost 95% of the time with the camera in Aperture Priority exposure mode. With the lens on A you're actually shooting in Shutter Priority AE mode. Not true. The aperture of any A/F/FA/DA lens is set by the body in all modes with any of the Pentax DSLRs, presuming the aperture ring (if the lens has one) is set to the A position. In Av and Manual mode, you set the aperture with a control on the body, the body sets aperture per your setting. I understand you are working with an MZ-S, which does not have body- controlled manual aperture settings. So a lens without an aperture ring can only be set to other than minimum aperture in Program and Shutter priority modes. This is different on the DSLR models, which operate more in line with the PZ-1p model (at least that's my understanding ... I never owned a PZ-1p). In any event... While all of what you say is true I will never buy a lens without an aperture ring. It just doesn't feel like photography to me at that point. There are certain things, no matter how advanced or tweaked the technology gets, that I just can't do without. The feel of an SLR in my hands without a way to manually set the f-stop on the lens is just icky to me. Nearly all modern SLRs set the aperture manually via a control on the body. Nikon, Canon, Minolta aka Sony, Pentax. In not so much time, you might not have any option to buy anything else other than as used gear. But then I drink all of my scotch neat and my guitar amp is all tube so I just like things a certain way. I don't know what 'drink all of my scotch neat' means, and I don't play the guitar. But I do know how to operate my cameras ... I do drink my single malt without adulteration (water, ice, etc), if that's what you mean! :-) Plus, I almost never shoot in Shutter Priority. Same here. The DS is almost permanently in Av mode, and occasionally in Manual mode. Usually, when I want a particular shutter speed, I either adjust the lens (keeping DOF in mind) until I find it or go to manual exposure. Same here. On the *ist DS, setting the exposure mode to Av (and presuming the aperture ring is set to A or there is none) the thumb wheel controls the aperture. Just flick it back and forth to adjust your lens opening. I would never buy an SLR that did not give me the option of direct control over the lens opening. Whether the control is on the body or the lens is irrelevant to me. Godfrey -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: DA 100mm f2.8 Macro
Precisely. I had to write off an A 1:1.7 50mm because of a problem with the little springs that control the A setting button. These parts don't exist on the ringless lenses. Fortunately a nice man from Newcastle took it off my hands. John On Sat, 19 Aug 2006 04:45:42 +0100, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Aug 18, 2006, at 6:39 PM, Digital Image Studio wrote: On 19/08/06, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A lens without an aperture ring is less likely to break no matter what you choose to do with it: it has fewer parts to break. Huh? It just doesn't have an aperture ring, the aperture isn't set by magic otherwise. In a lens without an aperture ring, or in a lens with the aperture ring set to A, the lens opening is set by metered action of the camera's actuation lever on the lens' iris regulator lever. Using a lens with an aperture ring set to anything other than A means a) the communication contacts to the body are open circuit so there are commutators involved, b) the ring controls a limit stop for the mechanism internally, the camera actuator simply drops through to its minimum aperture setting and the iris regulator comes up against the limit stop set by the ring. There are detent fingers, little springs operating on notches in the mechanism, the A button and spring for it, the connection between the ring and the limit stop, etc. Yes, a lens without an aperture ring doesn't have an aperture ring ... and it doesn't have all the parts associated with the aperture ring either. It just has the iris regulator mechanism to interact with the camera actuator and a permanently connected set of contacts to communicate with the body. Thus the lens lacking an aperture ring is simpler and likely more robust on that basis. Godfrey -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO Dawn Jewlery
It's a lovely picture, Jack. I agree with the various criticisms, which are technical in nature, but the concept and composition and deep colours work well - for me, anyway - and transcend the slight technical imperfections. Sounds obvious, but have you had your eyes tested recently? A tendency to over-sharpening could possibly be a response to your seeing blurrily. This might also explain why you don't see the over-sharpening yourself. John On Sat, 19 Aug 2006 05:45:20 +0100, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: William, No flash. White reflector. So, we now have sucking over sharpening? Otherwise, how do you like it? :-]] Thanks for thoughts. Jack --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Jack Davis Subject: Re: PESO Dawn Jewlery Paul, Are you really serious about it's possibly being over sharpened or is this a spin off play on the recent Columbine exchanges? You say perhaps, does that mean you feel it is or you haven't decided? If you feel it is over sharpened, PLEASE clue me as to what it is you see that causes you to reach that conclusion. Could you be confusing contrast with something else? Do I have a unique monitor? My initial reaction was that it is oversharpened and too contrasty as well. If you used flash, you used too much of it. Also the background sucks, and appears to be suffering from oversharpening. 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 -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO - THE Bridge
There is something wrong, isn't there? It seems to me that the front pylon does not have any ground support! Is it hanging in the air? Well, its seems the pylon is hidden behind a rock: http://www.eviaggiatori.it/sfondi/800x600%20golden%20gate.jpg Regards Jens Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af Adam Maas Sendt: 18. august 2006 19:06 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Re: PESO - THE Bridge [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's right, not a faux bridge, or a substitute bridge... THE Bridge. :-) This is about as close as I could get from this vantage point and I was also testing out a new wide angle zoom. I suppose I could have walked to the end, it was barricaded to cars but did not appear to be barricaded to foot traffic. However, it was very windy and I wasn't that motivated. This is the second in a series of tourist stops/visits/day trips/trips that I plan to make before moving out of California next spring. 50 Things to See in California Before Leaving (see or resee --- and maybe closer to 75 or 100). So although I wish I was later in the day and had caught some later or sunset light, this was probably my one shot at the bridge. May show some other photos from other vantage points later. Nothing special, really. Typical tourist shot. I've tweaked the color once already, could tweak again. http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/thebridge.htm Comments welcome. Marnie aka Doe I rather like this one, it's an unusual angle which really shows the Golden Gate off well. Well Done! -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.2/422 - Release Date: 08/17/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.2/422 - Release Date: 08/17/2006 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO - THE Bridge
The worlds longest bridge (free suspension span) is Japaneese Akashi Kaikyo (1991 m): http://en.structurae.de/structures/data/index.cfm?ID=s001 Second place is Sorebalt (1998) in Denmark: f1624m: http://www.storebaelt.dk/kollage/broen. Golden Gate held the world record for 27 years with its 1280 m free span: http://www.inetours.com/Pages/SFNbrhds/Golden_Gate_Bridge.html It's a beautiful bridge! regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Jens Bladt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 19. august 2006 09:45 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: RE: PESO - THE Bridge There is something wrong, isn't there? It seems to me that the front pylon does not have any ground support! Is it hanging in the air? Well, its seems the pylon is hidden behind a rock: http://www.eviaggiatori.it/sfondi/800x600%20golden%20gate.jpg Regards Jens Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af Adam Maas Sendt: 18. august 2006 19:06 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Re: PESO - THE Bridge [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's right, not a faux bridge, or a substitute bridge... THE Bridge. :-) This is about as close as I could get from this vantage point and I was also testing out a new wide angle zoom. I suppose I could have walked to the end, it was barricaded to cars but did not appear to be barricaded to foot traffic. However, it was very windy and I wasn't that motivated. This is the second in a series of tourist stops/visits/day trips/trips that I plan to make before moving out of California next spring. 50 Things to See in California Before Leaving (see or resee --- and maybe closer to 75 or 100). So although I wish I was later in the day and had caught some later or sunset light, this was probably my one shot at the bridge. May show some other photos from other vantage points later. Nothing special, really. Typical tourist shot. I've tweaked the color once already, could tweak again. http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/thebridge.htm Comments welcome. Marnie aka Doe I rather like this one, it's an unusual angle which really shows the Golden Gate off well. Well Done! -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.2/422 - Release Date: 08/17/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.2/422 - Release Date: 08/17/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.3/423 - Release Date: 08/18/2006 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Nature's Sculpture
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I haven't commented on others' PESOs for about a week, but I will soon and try to catch up. With that in mind... I went out yesterday to photograph a famous landmark, which I will show later, and also ended up photographing this. I am probably the only one that will like it. :-) Marnie - tell me, as close as you can, exactly where you were when you took it (the highway number, etc...) I'll look up the formation in Roadside Geo for you :) The lack of scale makes it hard to pin it down... ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO Dawn Jewlery
Jack, I had the same feeling about oversharpening as Paul. The hairs on the leaf just don't look natural to me. They look to be brought out with sharpening. Just my first impression, Bob S. On 8/18/06, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice shot. Perhaps a bit oversharpened. Paul On Aug 18, 2006, at 9:49 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Along the same theme as the recent dew covered blossom, this very small blossom is covered by actual morning dew. Note the droplet size compared to the blossom..whatever it is. Comments welcome. Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=173 __ 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Yellow Lily
The nursery person said it was a water lily and I had permission to do all the picture taking I wanted. I asked nothing further. Thanks, Don. Jack --- Don Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good picture but what is the flower? Don W Jack Davis wrote: This shot with A70~210 f/4 with extension ring (forget which one) and on macro setting. Been a favorite lens! Last offering for tonight and last flower for..(?) Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=174 Comments encouraged! __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- Dr E D F Williams www.kolumbus.fi/mimosa/ http://personal.inet.fi/cool/don.williams/ 41660 TOIVAKKA Finland - +358400706616 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO Dawn Jewlery
Those hairs are a feature I especially like and their resolution pleases me. They are too obvious? I can kinda see myself and the reflector in the droplets, although much less obvious. Such detail fascinates me. Thanks, Bob. Jack --- Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jack, I had the same feeling about oversharpening as Paul. The hairs on the leaf just don't look natural to me. They look to be brought out with sharpening. Just my first impression, Bob S. On 8/18/06, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice shot. Perhaps a bit oversharpened. Paul On Aug 18, 2006, at 9:49 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Along the same theme as the recent dew covered blossom, this very small blossom is covered by actual morning dew. Note the droplet size compared to the blossom..whatever it is. Comments welcome. Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=173 __ 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO Dawn Jewlery
John, Certainly a thought. I am due for a new eye glass prescription. My feeling in this case is that reflections of the 36 dia. white reflector, along my tendency to nudge contrast to lend depth to images, has been a distraction. Early a.m. sun was coming from behind and to the right. Reflector certainly removed shadows. All this critiquing is having its effect in my stepping back from my past uploading habits. Thanks for thoughts. Jack --- John Forbes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's a lovely picture, Jack. I agree with the various criticisms, which are technical in nature, but the concept and composition and deep colours work well - for me, anyway - and transcend the slight technical imperfections. Sounds obvious, but have you had your eyes tested recently? A tendency to over-sharpening could possibly be a response to your seeing blurrily. This might also explain why you don't see the over-sharpening yourself. John On Sat, 19 Aug 2006 05:45:20 +0100, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: William, No flash. White reflector. So, we now have sucking over sharpening? Otherwise, how do you like it? :-]] Thanks for thoughts. Jack --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Jack Davis Subject: Re: PESO Dawn Jewlery Paul, Are you really serious about it's possibly being over sharpened or is this a spin off play on the recent Columbine exchanges? You say perhaps, does that mean you feel it is or you haven't decided? If you feel it is over sharpened, PLEASE clue me as to what it is you see that causes you to reach that conclusion. Could you be confusing contrast with something else? Do I have a unique monitor? My initial reaction was that it is oversharpened and too contrasty as well. If you used flash, you used too much of it. Also the background sucks, and appears to be suffering from oversharpening. 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 -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Yellow Lily
Nice shot, well composed. It's difficult to say with such a small image, but it doesn't appear to be grossly oversharpened, but it may be borderline. The edges of the petals against black look just a wee bit crusty. Paul On Aug 19, 2006, at 1:36 AM, Jack Davis wrote: This shot with A70~210 f/4 with extension ring (forget which one) and on macro setting. Been a favorite lens! Last offering for tonight and last flower for..(?) Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=174 Comments encouraged! __ 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: PESO Dawn Jewlery
USM is an acronym for Unsharp Mask, which is a sharpening tool in PhotoShop. It's the most common type of sharpening used on scans or digital images. To explain it in a very untechnical way, it increases contrast where edges of objects meet in a photo. Too much USM, yields a frosty, sparkling edge that has an unpleasant feel to it. Some scanners apply a cruder form of sharpening during the scan.. It's best to turn this off and apply USM judiciously after scanning. I think this photo has some other issues as well that were probably created during rendering. It does appear somewhat overexposed, but that could be just too much brightness and contrast pumped in during the scan or in post-scan manipulation. Paul On Aug 19, 2006, at 12:40 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Thanks, Paul for response. This was shot using a white reflector in natural light. LX A100 f/2.8 macro and Provia 100F. Don't do my own scans. What's USM? Highlight blasts, I'm still thinking about. Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wasn't even thinking about the Columbine shot. Yes, I'm serious. It's the highlight blasts at the edges of contrasting colors that make it look oversharpened. But it is a very nice shot. Are you applying a lot of USM to your scans? (I believe you said you were shooting film.) In any case, that's my take. I could be wrong, but that's the impression I get. Paul On Aug 18, 2006, at 11:09 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Paul, Are you really serious about it's possibly being over sharpened or is this a spin off play on the recent Columbine exchanges? You say perhaps, does that mean you feel it is or you haven't decided? If you feel it is over sharpened, PLEASE clue me as to what it is you see that causes you to reach that conclusion. Could you be confusing contrast with something else? Do I have a unique monitor? Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice shot. Perhaps a bit oversharpened. Paul On Aug 18, 2006, at 9:49 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Along the same theme as the recent dew covered blossom, this very small blossom is covered by actual morning dew. Note the droplet size compared to the blossom..whatever it is. Comments welcome. Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=173 __ 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
NorCal Meeting
A group of us from Northern California, from Silicon Valley and Santa Cruz up through Sacramento and the Sierra Foothills, are planning a get-together. At this point there are about eight of us - kind of regulars to these meetings - who are discussing the possibilities off list. If you're interested in joining us, drop me a line _OFF LIST_ and I'll add your name/address to the group. If any of the regulars haven't received an email, please accept my apologies. Just drop me a note ... Shel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO Dawn Jewlery
Thanks, Paul. I'm familiar with USM..obviously. :) I'll discuss the scanning regime with my scanning source when next used. The odd thing to me is not seeing it in my work. A bit soft; has been my consistent reaction to many member uploads. Attributed it to haste and the assumed further PS'ing to be applied if image further used. My tendency is to concentrate on, and comment about, the moment and composition. Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: USM is an acronym for Unsharp Mask, which is a sharpening tool in PhotoShop. It's the most common type of sharpening used on scans or digital images. To explain it in a very untechnical way, it increases contrast where edges of objects meet in a photo. Too much USM, yields a frosty, sparkling edge that has an unpleasant feel to it. Some scanners apply a cruder form of sharpening during the scan.. It's best to turn this off and apply USM judiciously after scanning. I think this photo has some other issues as well that were probably created during rendering. It does appear somewhat overexposed, but that could be just too much brightness and contrast pumped in during the scan or in post-scan manipulation. Paul On Aug 19, 2006, at 12:40 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Thanks, Paul for response. This was shot using a white reflector in natural light. LX A100 f/2.8 macro and Provia 100F. Don't do my own scans. What's USM? Highlight blasts, I'm still thinking about. Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wasn't even thinking about the Columbine shot. Yes, I'm serious. It's the highlight blasts at the edges of contrasting colors that make it look oversharpened. But it is a very nice shot. Are you applying a lot of USM to your scans? (I believe you said you were shooting film.) In any case, that's my take. I could be wrong, but that's the impression I get. Paul On Aug 18, 2006, at 11:09 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Paul, Are you really serious about it's possibly being over sharpened or is this a spin off play on the recent Columbine exchanges? You say perhaps, does that mean you feel it is or you haven't decided? If you feel it is over sharpened, PLEASE clue me as to what it is you see that causes you to reach that conclusion. Could you be confusing contrast with something else? Do I have a unique monitor? Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice shot. Perhaps a bit oversharpened. Paul On Aug 18, 2006, at 9:49 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Along the same theme as the recent dew covered blossom, this very small blossom is covered by actual morning dew. Note the droplet size compared to the blossom..whatever it is. Comments welcome. Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=173 __ 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Yellow Lily
Paul, The lack of benefits to be derived from larger images is certainly missed. It's a gross world. I'll try not to contribute to it by heavy handed use of the USM tool. Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice shot, well composed. It's difficult to say with such a small image, but it doesn't appear to be grossly oversharpened, but it may be borderline. The edges of the petals against black look just a wee bit crusty. Paul On Aug 19, 2006, at 1:36 AM, Jack Davis wrote: This shot with A70~210 f/4 with extension ring (forget which one) and on macro setting. Been a favorite lens! Last offering for tonight and last flower for..(?) Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=174 Comments encouraged! __ 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: PESO Dawn Jewlery
- Original Message - From: Jack Davis Subject: Re: PESO Dawn Jewlery William, No flash. White reflector. So, we now have sucking over sharpening? Otherwise, how do you like it? :-]] Thanks for thoughts. The reflector is doing the same thing a flash would do, which is frying the highlights. I'd go back to the original file and do less sharpening, and maybe adjust the curves to see if I couldn't pull some texture out of the bright areas. Was this a film scan or a digital original? The background has just enough detail to be annoying, I'd be taking a blur tool to it. Otherwise, I like it fine. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Yellow Lily
- Original Message - From: Jack Davis Subject: PESO: Yellow Lily This shot with A70~210 f/4 with extension ring (forget which one) and on macro setting. Been a favorite lens! Last offering for tonight and last flower for..(?) Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=174 I like the treatment you gave this. Kind of flower as landscape. It looks a tad oversharpened to me. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO Dawn Jewlery
Small 2004 film scan on a 3 1/2 floppy. Decent scan to be done when sold. Still waiting. I know...could be awhile.:) Have diddled with it a bit. See below. Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=175 --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Jack Davis Subject: Re: PESO Dawn Jewlery William, No flash. White reflector. So, we now have sucking over sharpening? Otherwise, how do you like it? :-]] Thanks for thoughts. The reflector is doing the same thing a flash would do, which is frying the highlights. I'd go back to the original file and do less sharpening, and maybe adjust the curves to see if I couldn't pull some texture out of the bright areas. Was this a film scan or a digital original? The background has just enough detail to be annoying, I'd be taking a blur tool to it. Otherwise, I like it fine. 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: Yellow Lily
I hope my Optometrist can fit me as well as yours did you. 8) Jack --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Jack Davis Subject: PESO: Yellow Lily This shot with A70~210 f/4 with extension ring (forget which one) and on macro setting. Been a favorite lens! Last offering for tonight and last flower for..(?) Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=174 I like the treatment you gave this. Kind of flower as landscape. It looks a tad oversharpened to me. 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: For those in the know about K10D
That is the reason for hiring experts. They usually can save you money over doing it yourself. And they take all the flack, worth the money in itself in my opinion. However, some of us are so poor we have to do it ourselves. The saving grace there is that we also have to do the work ourselves so we know just exactly what was going on. -- graywolf And who to blame when it all screws up. :) Powell -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Yellow Lily
Jack, Just about all your posted images look over sharpened to me - some grossly so. See your optometrist, check your monitor, try not to work when you're tired. Speaking for myself, when I work late into the evening, my ability to focus well and get good quality sharpening practically disappears. Pics that I view after midnight look fine until I view them after a few hours of sleep. Shel [Original Message] From: Jack Davis I hope my Optometrist can fit me as well as yours did you. 8) Jack I like the treatment you gave this. Kind of flower as landscape. It looks a tad oversharpened to me. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Breakfast At Bette's
Nice capture, but it's not up to your best. (You probably knew that...) Shel Belinkoff wrote: Bette's is an old fashioned diner located in West Berkeley. It's mostly a breakfast joint - open at 6:00am, closes around 2:30. The place is famous for its buttermilk pancakes and for its wonderful potato pancakes. By 6:30am the place is filled and on weekends the line is out the door. Just a little slice o' life here in the East Bay http://home.earthlink.net/~my-pics/bkfast_at_bette's.html istDS, K18/3.5 @ 4.0, ISO 800, 1/25 sec exposure Shel -- 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: DA 100mm f2.8 Macro
The Panasonic DMC-L1 allows use of an aperture ring to set aperture (on lenses so equipped), but the aperture ring is entirely virtual, it's not a mechanical aperture ring, just an electronic control on the lens (just like the focus ring on all Oly and Leica 4/3rds lenses) -Adam Brendan MacRae wrote: --- Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not true. The aperture of any A/F/FA/DA lens is set by the body in all modes with any of the Pentax DSLRs, presuming the aperture ring (if the lens has one) is set to the A position. In Av and Manual mode, you set the aperture with a control on the body, the body sets aperture per your setting. Ah, I see. Hence my confusion. I see what you're saying. Yuck, well when and if I switch to the K10D, I suppose I'll have to get used to that...if I can. I understand you are working with an MZ-S, which does not have body- controlled manual aperture settings. It's true! And an LX, which is so old it doesn't even have Shutter Priority... Nearly all modern SLRs set the aperture manually via a control on the body. Nikon, Canon, Minolta aka Sony, Pentax. In not so much time, you might not have any option to buy anything else other than as used gear. Ok, but really modern DSLR's, correct? I don't play the guitar. Pitty, you're never too old to learn! I drink my single malt without adulteration (water, ice, etc), if that's what you mean! :-) Exactly, good man! Same here. The DS is almost permanently in Av mode, and occasionally in Manual mode. Ahh, right...the clouds have parted... Same here. On the *ist DS, setting the exposure mode to Av (and presuming the aperture ring is set to A or there is none) the thumb wheel controls the aperture. Just flick it back and forth to adjust your lens opening. Damn! How did I ever miss that? Oh yeah, I don't own a DSLR yet. That's sounds no fun to me. I'll need to try that soon to see if I like it. Hey! Maybe that's Aaron's secret...you can operate the K10D like a film SLR in this regard. I would never buy an SLR that did not give me the option of direct control over the lens opening. Whether the control is on the body or the lens is irrelevant to me. Well, like I've said, it's not irrelevent to me if it's controlled on the body (but then, you must be used to it by now) but I agree. It's an absulote must to have said control...somewhere. Thanks for setting me straight, Godfrey. Good lord, I had no idea the DSLR's operated that way. Now I'm just pissed off. Do the *ist series film cameras operate that way as well? Where the hell have I been? You see, I knew there was a reason to come back into the fold. All of a sudden I feel so old fashioned. -Brendan -- 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: New Member
On 8/18/06, Douglas Newman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear All, As you might have guessed from the subject line (!), I am a new member. I recently found this esteemed list from a reference on DPReview. WeLcOmE aBoArD. :-) Jostein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: New Member
Mark Roberts wrote: Douglas Newman wrote: Thanks for your warm welcome. You're welcome. I hope you still feel that way in a month. :-) It's not often that I come across a place with so many Dougs! Me either. Mind if we call you Bruce to keep it clear? ;-) Only if he's in charge of the sheep dip, and that job's probably already taken. Of course, around the PDML, we might need an entire team to handle the sheep dip. ;- -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: New Member
On 8/19/06, Jostein Øksne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 8/18/06, Douglas Newman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear All, As you might have guessed from the subject line (!), I am a new member. I recently found this esteemed list from a reference on DPReview. WeLcOmE aBoArD. :-) Jostein He's sending hidden messages again folks. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Yellow Lily
Shel, I know your advice is given in good faith and I appreciate it. Far as I've noticed, you did not respond to my highly complimentary reaction to Bette's... This gives me the chance to say that I see that image as a Rockwell. Maybe a cover..if a little sharper. ;-)) Jack --- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jack, Just about all your posted images look over sharpened to me - some grossly so. See your optometrist, check your monitor, try not to work when you're tired. Speaking for myself, when I work late into the evening, my ability to focus well and get good quality sharpening practically disappears. Pics that I view after midnight look fine until I view them after a few hours of sleep. Shel [Original Message] From: Jack Davis I hope my Optometrist can fit me as well as yours did you. 8) Jack I like the treatment you gave this. Kind of flower as landscape. It looks a tad oversharpened to me. -- 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: DA 100mm f2.8 Macro
On Fri, Aug 18, 2006 at 10:28:12PM -0700, Brendan MacRae wrote: Thanks for setting me straight, Godfrey. Good lord, I had no idea the DSLR's operated that way. Now I'm just pissed off. Do the *ist series film cameras operate that way as well? Where the hell have I been? You see, I knew there was a reason to come back into the fold. All of a sudden I feel so old fashioned. Never mind - you can just go and stand in that group over there; you're by no means the only person who wants the aperture control to be done by the lens-mounted ring, just as god intended. Of course you won't be allowed into the group who also feel that shutter controls belong on a ring round the lens, too. Or the group for whom anything more sophisticated than taking the lens cap off to control exposure is anathema. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - THE Bridge
On Fri, Aug 18, 2006 at 11:48:22PM -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 8/18/2006 10:08:21 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Excellent. I like this. The color is subtle yet rich. But I would rotate it about one degree counterclockwise or until both cable supports are leaning toward the center at approximately the same angle. Paul == Good idea. But already rotated a bit, so may try Mark's idea of perspective tweaking. Either some distortion is due to my wide angle or the bridge is crooked. Neither - you're pointing the camera upwards, so verticals lean inwards at the top. Perspective tweaking is the way to get rid of this. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: Corvette Codgers
A snap from the Panasonic point and shoot digital. It's a 5 megapixel, small sensor camera with a Leica zoom lens. I like it. This is a crop, about 70% of frame, ISO 800. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4825376size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO -- Sometimes Nature Needs a Crutch.
I don't know how your browser or e-mail client is handling the URL. If you copy the entire thing out of the e-mail and paste it into the address bar it should come up. I'm not having any trouble with Thunderbird and Firefox. Let me know if it still doesn't work. Ann Sanfedele wrote: alas - this came up with a broken link... guess you WERE tired :) ann P. J. Alling wrote: http://www.mindspring.com/~megazip/PESO_--_natureneedsacrutch.html Folding Beach Chair$25.00 at Job Lot. Aluminum Side Table $59.95 at IKEA. Sunburst Ornament $21.99 at Pier One. Crutch to keep that pesky branch out of your face, priceless... No technical data, it's late I'm tired and I'm going to bed. -- 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 -- 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: Holy Crap -- Pentax 10MP body
The *ist-D already allows multiple exposures in camera, (I haven't used it since I first got the camera so it took a while to figure out how to enable it), it allows up to 9 exposures on the same frame. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, another go (not sure if it was mentioned before or if the other DSLR's don't have it): double exposure; maybe it will even allow to double expose not only the last shot but any shot that's already on the card. Maybe it will also allow to preview the double exposure effect? (but the latter is for sure not a 67-feature either!). Double exposure is trivial on the 67, but it requires some tweaking on regular 35mm SLR's, right? But I doubt that this is the kind of feature to close your deal :-( Or even better: double exposure using blue screen technology: first you go into the city or countryside and shoot some nice sceneries. Then in the studio, you put the model in front of the blue screen and the camera pastes it into the scenery shot of your selection. (oops, imagination running loose again --- ignore the last attempt) groeten, Vic - Oorspronkelijk bericht - Van: Aaron Reynolds [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Verzonden: woensdag, augustus 16, 2006 12:43 PM Aan: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Onderwerp: Re: Holy Crap -- Pentax 10MP body On Aug 16, 2006, at 1:36 AM, Jens Bladt wrote: A lens with shutterblades, will allow high shutterspeeds, when using a flash. Nope, I don't have one of those for the 67. -Aaron -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- 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: PUG reminder
yay! found something I felt falls within the interpretation of the theme (remotely/obliquely). just submitted and feeling good. Sridhar -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: DA 100mm f2.8 Macro
--- John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, Aug 18, 2006 at 10:28:12PM -0700, Brendan MacRae wrote: Thanks for setting me straight, Godfrey. Good lord, I had no idea the DSLR's operated that way. Now I'm just pissed off. Do the *ist series film cameras operate that way as well? Where the hell have I been? You see, I knew there was a reason to come back into the fold. All of a sudden I feel so old fashioned. Never mind - you can just go and stand in that group over there; you're by no means the only person who wants the aperture control to be done by the lens-mounted ring, just as god intended. Of course you won't be allowed into the group who also feel that shutter controls belong on a ring round the lens, too. Or the group for whom anything more sophisticated than taking the lens cap off to control exposure is anathema. lol! It's definitely a frustration. I wish that the engineers would think more in terms of making the new technology as similar to the old as possible. I feel for them, on the one hand, in that there are a plethora of considerations that they must take into account when designing something new (things I would never even consider not being an engineer). However, losing something as tactile and familiar as adjusting the lens aperture on the lens seems next to crazy, IMHO. Especially from the company that gave us the perfectly retro Zx-5n, camera lauded by users and designers alike for its traditional control laytout in a autofocus body. Still, I always hated that the Zx-5n was made of plastic, which is another reason I switched to the MZ-S. Maybe I'm just way too hard to please. -Brendan __ 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: fine art print sizes without cropping (RE: Holy Crap -- Pentax 10MP body
I've found a source for Ilford Galerie Smooth Gloss for about 25% less than I can get it anywhere on line. I print to fit that and find frames and mats to match. But then I'm a Yankee, (read cheap). Aaron Reynolds wrote: On Aug 16, 2006, at 2:47 PM, Adam Maas wrote: Cropping the image to the paper allows use of standard frame sizes with even matting on every edge. Of course, you could always buy frames in different shapes. At Ikea, they have a lot of odd (to North America) Euro sizes -- print to those! -Aaron -- 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: photo dot net thread mentioning the pdml
Well, they're scurrilous anyway... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But Tom, your posts about Pentax are scurrilous lies:-)) Paul -- Original message -- From: Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] Actually I perceive his post to be fairly accurate, based on the occcasions I've said anything negative regarding the Pentax product or company. Tom C. I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered. From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: photo dot net thread mentioning the pdml Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2006 14:15:44 -0600 - Original Message - From: Scott Loveless Subject: photo dot net thread mentioning the pdml There's a recent thread over at the photodotnet Pentax forum that mentions the PDML in a rather, well, unforgiving light. It made me laugh out loud. Enjoy: http://photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00Hfddtag= I remember Wigwam. I don't see anything in my archived sent items that insulted him, so it wan't me that peed in his ear. William Robb -- 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 -- 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: I sold my first photograph!
Semi-pro. You can starve with the rest of us. Single image or for publication. (Nice shot by the way). Steve Sharpe wrote: It was this one - http://earth.delith.com/malin.html Does this make me a pro, now? :^) -- 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: Zoom Lenses
Good luck finding a new zoom lens for a screw mount. In the used category, Vivitar imported a 75-205 two touch that was a single coated version, (same optical formula), of the original Series One, (70-210 one touch). It was considerably lighter than the Series One, I got to handle one a couple of times, it seemed nice enough, though I never shot any test film with it. They made it in m42 but the Pentax specific (open aperture with the F/ES series cameras), mount is likely to be as scarce as hens teeth. Mark Binder wrote: I use a Spotmatic F and I have a Tamron 35-135mm zoom lens. I'm interested in getting a different zoom, preferably one that goes up to 200mm and is not a push/pull type. Do you have any suggestions? Used would best as I don't have a lot to spend. Thanks Mark -- 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: The third best selling DSLR in Japan
On 8/18/06, Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's not just me beating up Pentax (good grief). I second the parenthesis. Jostein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Hummingbird help
So I've finally got some hummingbirds at my feeder on a regular basis. Who know how to capture them? (photographically, honest) Care to share tips? Cory -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: photo dot net thread mentioning the pdml
I thought that criticizing Pentax was required here. Mark Roberts wrote: David Savage wrote: The last post I can find from Wiggy is 22/06/05. According to my archives he was only active for that month. Some people just lack stamina. What I find hilarious is his comment that criticizing Pentax isn't tolerated. Do we ever do anything *else* here?! Mark I Hate SD Cards Roberts ;-) -- 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: For those in the know about K10D
Sadly, not around here. The snapshot mini-labs are holding out in supermarkets and drug store chains. The stand alone ones are dieing where they sit, the custom labs are close behind. graywolf wrote: Yes, that indeed is the best thing about digital for serious photographers. Of course there were good labs around if you did enough volume to be able to use them, they tended to have hefty surcharges on small orders. Snapshot mini-labs were not the place to get quality work done. I have not checked but I suspect that many of those high volume quality people labs are still doing business as most pro photographers still make their money by shooting, not by sitting in front of a computer (a guick web check shows that the lab I used for volume work when I was in business 25 years ago, North American Photo in Paul's neck of the woods, is still in business). The low volume custom labs have probably been pretty much done in by digital. -- 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: DA 100mm f2.8 Macro
Brendan, Like everybody else (well, almost everybody), you'll get used to it after a while, and then wonder why you ever thought having an aperture ring was a good idea. John On Sat, 19 Aug 2006 18:06:43 +0100, Brendan MacRae [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, Aug 18, 2006 at 10:28:12PM -0700, Brendan MacRae wrote: Thanks for setting me straight, Godfrey. Good lord, I had no idea the DSLR's operated that way. Now I'm just pissed off. Do the *ist series film cameras operate that way as well? Where the hell have I been? You see, I knew there was a reason to come back into the fold. All of a sudden I feel so old fashioned. Never mind - you can just go and stand in that group over there; you're by no means the only person who wants the aperture control to be done by the lens-mounted ring, just as god intended. Of course you won't be allowed into the group who also feel that shutter controls belong on a ring round the lens, too. Or the group for whom anything more sophisticated than taking the lens cap off to control exposure is anathema. lol! It's definitely a frustration. I wish that the engineers would think more in terms of making the new technology as similar to the old as possible. I feel for them, on the one hand, in that there are a plethora of considerations that they must take into account when designing something new (things I would never even consider not being an engineer). However, losing something as tactile and familiar as adjusting the lens aperture on the lens seems next to crazy, IMHO. Especially from the company that gave us the perfectly retro Zx-5n, camera lauded by users and designers alike for its traditional control laytout in a autofocus body. Still, I always hated that the Zx-5n was made of plastic, which is another reason I switched to the MZ-S. Maybe I'm just way too hard to please. -Brendan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Corvette Codgers
Nice pic, but I was expecting a small warship. John On Sat, 19 Aug 2006 17:45:23 +0100, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A snap from the Panasonic point and shoot digital. It's a 5 megapixel, small sensor camera with a Leica zoom lens. I like it. This is a crop, about 70% of frame, ISO 800. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4825376size=lg -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Lens for Spotmatic - SMC TAKUMAR1:4 / 150MM
This is a great lens, one of my favorites. Well worth a reasonable investment. Jens Bladt wrote: A local auction show a Pentax SMC TAKUMAR 1:4 150mm. Currently 15 USD - 14 hours left! Anyone interested - send me an e-mail? Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af Pål Jensen Sendt: 18. august 2006 13:57 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Re: When is it going to end? - Original Message - From: cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] When is the damned embargo due to end, I'm really sick of Aaron's sadistic little game. Some says 12. september, others say 13. September or 14 September or even 15. September. Mis september seem pretty certain. Pål -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.2/422 - Release Date: 08/17/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.2/422 - Release Date: 08/17/2006 -- 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: DA 100mm f2.8 Macro
John, No, not me. I still shoot film and will for quite some time. The whole idea of that lens design to me is backwards. After all, for me photography is lenses so changing them greatly just rubs me the wrong way. What next? Since the camera is autofocus then no manual focus ring? It's true that I may get used to shooting that way, but I'll never like it. -Brendan --- John Forbes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Brendan, Like everybody else (well, almost everybody), you'll get used to it after a while, and then wonder why you ever thought having an aperture ring was a good idea. John On Sat, 19 Aug 2006 18:06:43 +0100, Brendan MacRae [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, Aug 18, 2006 at 10:28:12PM -0700, Brendan MacRae wrote: Thanks for setting me straight, Godfrey. Good lord, I had no idea the DSLR's operated that way. Now I'm just pissed off. Do the *ist series film cameras operate that way as well? Where the hell have I been? You see, I knew there was a reason to come back into the fold. All of a sudden I feel so old fashioned. Never mind - you can just go and stand in that group over there; you're by no means the only person who wants the aperture control to be done by the lens-mounted ring, just as god intended. Of course you won't be allowed into the group who also feel that shutter controls belong on a ring round the lens, too. Or the group for whom anything more sophisticated than taking the lens cap off to control exposure is anathema. lol! It's definitely a frustration. I wish that the engineers would think more in terms of making the new technology as similar to the old as possible. I feel for them, on the one hand, in that there are a plethora of considerations that they must take into account when designing something new (things I would never even consider not being an engineer). However, losing something as tactile and familiar as adjusting the lens aperture on the lens seems next to crazy, IMHO. Especially from the company that gave us the perfectly retro Zx-5n, camera lauded by users and designers alike for its traditional control laytout in a autofocus body. Still, I always hated that the Zx-5n was made of plastic, which is another reason I switched to the MZ-S. Maybe I'm just way too hard to please. -Brendan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/ -- 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
PUG etiquette
What is the consensus of opinion for the PUG? I have a shot that I took for the abandoned theme but I have something a hell of a lot better in my archive. Do you put shots in there that you took just for the PUG or do you pull photos out of your archive for it? I don't want to cheat but I don't see much sense in putting bad pictures in there either. thanks Tom Reese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: DA 100mm f2.8 Macro
Brandan opined: It's definitely a frustration. I wish that the engineers would think more in terms of making the new technology as similar to the old as possible. Except the thumbwheels are better than the aperture control on the lens. With two thumbwheels, like those on the *istD, one can adjust either shutter or aperture while keeping both hands firmly on the camera and a finger on the shutter. I shot for 30 years with aperture rings. I've had no problem getting over them. I think you'll find that you will adjust quickly and without effort to the new layout. Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Hummingbird help
I have some in my garden. I'm going to try to shoot them the same way I shoot dragonflies. My A400/5.6 handheld with the Sigma 500 Super flash and Kirk Xtender. I'll probably shoot at something like 5.6 @ 1000th, ISO 400, depending, of course, on the light. I may also try with the 400 and an A2X converter on the tripod, again with the flash and high-speed sync. Paul On Aug 19, 2006, at 3:49 PM, cbwaters wrote: So I've finally got some hummingbirds at my feeder on a regular basis. Who know how to capture them? (photographically, honest) Care to share tips? Cory -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PUG etiquette
Hi Tom, You are free to pick from your archive, of course. Jostein On 8/19/06, Tom Reese [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is the consensus of opinion for the PUG? I have a shot that I took for the abandoned theme but I have something a hell of a lot better in my archive. Do you put shots in there that you took just for the PUG or do you pull photos out of your archive for it? I don't want to cheat but I don't see much sense in putting bad pictures in there either. thanks Tom Reese -- 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: Hummingbird help
Set up on the feeder and wait. g You can try to use flash to freeze them but I don't care for that look. I'm not a big fan of feeder pictures. At the camera clinic last August, the GFM staff changed out the feeder (that the hummingbirds were used to) for some flowers in a vase. You might try that when you're ready to shoot. It worked very well. The hummingbirds never missed a beat. I prefocused on the flowers and pressed the shutter button everytime a hummingbird appeared in the frame. I got a bunch of throwaways but I got one that isn't too bad: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4826012 I hope this helps. Tom Reese -- Original message -- From: cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] So I've finally got some hummingbirds at my feeder on a regular basis. Who know how to capture them? (photographically, honest) Care to share tips? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Hummingbird help
Do you own a camera with snap-in focus or what's sometimes called, trap focus? I got several shots of them by this method, but nothing worth bringing out in the light of day. Persistence was lacking during my Hummingbird period. If you don't receive further advice or want me to elaborate, let me know. OKAY? Jack --- cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So I've finally got some hummingbirds at my feeder on a regular basis. Who know how to capture them? (photographically, honest) Care to share tips? Cory -- 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: DA 100mm f2.8 Macro
Has anybody even tried to answer the original question? Is the lens a dog or what? CW - Original Message - From: Brendan MacRae [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 11:47 PM Subject: DA 100mm f2.8 Macro Any good? I'm thinking of picking one up and selling the Vivitar Series 1 105mm f2.5. I'm concerned about it being a cheap plastic blob. Is it? -Brendan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.1/421 - Release Date: 8/16/2006 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PUG etiquette
If you made the photo and used Pentax gear, you're fine AFAIK. No requirement to shoot it recently at all. CW - Original Message - From: Tom Reese [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2006 4:22 PM Subject: PUG etiquette What is the consensus of opinion for the PUG? I have a shot that I took for the abandoned theme but I have something a hell of a lot better in my archive. Do you put shots in there that you took just for the PUG or do you pull photos out of your archive for it? I don't want to cheat but I don't see much sense in putting bad pictures in there either. thanks Tom Reese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.3/423 - Release Date: 8/18/2006 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: DA 100mm f2.8 Macro
- Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Except the thumbwheels are better than the aperture control on the lens. With two thumbwheels, like those on the *istD, one can adjust either shutter or aperture while keeping both hands firmly on the camera and a finger on the shutter. I've never seen anyone holding the camera firmly with two hands. One hand rest always, at least for 99%, on the lens. The idea of using one hand for all controls is a bad one. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Hummingbird help
I just posted a response to your question, but I want to, also, suggest that you consider placing some cut blossoms on/around the feeder to possibly include in a future crop. Tried with and without high-speed flash. Jack --- cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So I've finally got some hummingbirds at my feeder on a regular basis. Who know how to capture them? (photographically, honest) Care to share tips? Cory -- 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
Photo Diary: Vagabond with clarinet
http://roman.blakout.net/?year=2006s=0category=essayblog=20060817150419 It's good idea to follow the music when you out there with a camera. I know my friends sometimes get annoyed by my awkward path I walk. It's just that I follow my way... Comments would be great to read, but I should have cropped topmost picture a bit off the left edge. -- home http://roman.blakout.net/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Nikons
--- David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Easy lads. I have the D1, D2H, D200 and just put a bid in for a D1H. I'll admit it, I really like Nikons a lot. My first D-SLR was a D1. Even though it was big and heavy, I REALLY liked it. Unfortunately, it was also defective and I couldn't get another one. At the time the camera I REALLY wanted was the D1H (still current then, I believe), not for its speed but because it had incredibly low noise levels and it wasn't a Canon ;-). I bought an Olympus E-1 and then a Canon 20D (my current camera) instead of a D70. If I were to do it again, I'd have chosen the D70 instead of the E-1 and possibly even instead of the 20D. (The 20D probably has marginally better image quality but the D70 is a LOT easier to use. The more I use my Canon, the less I like its control layout...) Now, of all D-SLR bodies out there today, I think the D200 is the nicest; it has the build quality and control layout of a D1/D2 series without the huge size. (Actually, I don't care too much about the size; it's the weight... And I do realize that the D2 series are much lighter with their lithium batteries. As you doubtless know, the NiMH batteries in the D1 series weigh a TON. I can't believe Canon's current pro bodies still use these!!!) Unfortunately the D200's a bit noisy - though at least Nikon's NR is fairly effective; the Sony A100 with the same sensor is much, much worse! - and Nikon have relatively few VR lenses (and they're expensive). I have heard rumors that the K10D might be similar in size and build to the D200. If that were true, I'd be thrilled... Doug __ 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: Nikons
- Original Message - From: Douglas Newman [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have heard rumors that the K10D might be similar in size and build to the D200. If that were true, I'd be thrilled... It is significantly smaller than the D200 and will give better image quality. I have no idea how it is built. Pål -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Nikons
Douglas Newman wrote: --- David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Easy lads. I have the D1, D2H, D200 and just put a bid in for a D1H. I'll admit it, I really like Nikons a lot. My first D-SLR was a D1. Even though it was big and heavy, I REALLY liked it. Unfortunately, it was also defective and I couldn't get another one. At the time the camera I REALLY wanted was the D1H (still current then, I believe), not for its speed but because it had incredibly low noise levels and it wasn't a Canon ;-). I bought an Olympus E-1 and then a Canon 20D (my current camera) instead of a D70. If I were to do it again, I'd have chosen the D70 instead of the E-1 and possibly even instead of the 20D. (The 20D probably has marginally better image quality but the D70 is a LOT easier to use. The more I use my Canon, the less I like its control layout...) Now, of all D-SLR bodies out there today, I think the D200 is the nicest; it has the build quality and control layout of a D1/D2 series without the huge size. (Actually, I don't care too much about the size; it's the weight... And I do realize that the D2 series are much lighter with their lithium batteries. As you doubtless know, the NiMH batteries in the D1 series weigh a TON. I can't believe Canon's current pro bodies still use these!!!) Unfortunately the D200's a bit noisy - though at least Nikon's NR is fairly effective; the Sony A100 with the same sensor is much, much worse! - and Nikon have relatively few VR lenses (and they're expensive). I have heard rumors that the K10D might be similar in size and build to the D200. If that were true, I'd be thrilled... Doug The K10D is likely going to be similar in size to the D80, with build in between the D80 and D200. Given the D80 samples show better Noise performance than the D200, I'd expect the K10D to also be at least a bit better, although likely not as good as a D50 or the 20D. -Adam Who also shoots Nikon and Pentax. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: DA 100mm f2.8 Macro
A couple of years ago I watched James Nachtwey using his Canon to photograph some compelling war footage. He never moved the camera from his eye, making all adjustments via thumbwheels on the camera. I could immediately see the advantage to that. In addition, using electronic aperture control via thumbwheel - at least on the Pentax cameras I've used - allows more precise control of the aperture. The istDS, for example, can be set to 1/3 stop intervals while, with the same lens, only 1/2 or, in some instances, only 1 stop, intervals can be accurately used. For example, with the lens that's on my camera now, one can only go from f11 to f16 and from f16 to f22 when used manually, but with the thumbwheel the lens can be used at f11, f13, f14, f16, etc. Shel [Original Message] From: Paul Stenquist Except the thumbwheels are better than the aperture control on the lens. With two thumbwheels, like those on the *istD, one can adjust either shutter or aperture while keeping both hands firmly on the camera and a finger on the shutter. I shot for 30 years with aperture rings. I've had no problem getting over them. I think you'll find that you will adjust quickly and without effort to the new layout. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Newman
--- Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Or we could just call you Newman ... you're not a postal carrier, by chance, I don't suppose? :-) No, I'm not :-). I am, however, Paul Newman's grandson. But not THAT Paul Newman ;-)... Doug __ 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: DA 100mm f2.8 Macro
- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] A couple of years ago I watched James Nachtwey using his Canon to photograph some compelling war footage. He never moved the camera from his eye, making all adjustments via thumbwheels on the camera. I could immediately see the advantage to that. This advantage is there with the aperture ring on the lens as well. You don't have to take the eye from the viewfinder. The problem with the Z-1p, which I owned once, was that the aperture dial was at the back of the camera where the shutterspeed dial traditionally was, defying all logic. The problem with this was that it was awkward in use and that my thumb constantly poked my eye instead of setting the aperture. Luckily you could set aperture on the lenses avoiding the problem. I hope the ergonomics are better on the new Pentax K-DSLR or at least you can program what wheel does what. In addition, using electronic aperture control via thumbwheel - at least on the Pentax cameras I've used - allows more precise control of the aperture. The istDS, for example, can be set to 1/3 stop intervals while, with the same lens, I have never had any need setting aperture in 1/3 stop increments. I doubt you can see the difference. Pål -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: DA 100mm f2.8 Macro
The difference can be seen. I can see it easily in the RAW files, and could easily see such differences with film as well. A couple of years ago we were arguing about exposure accuracy, and you took the position that newer cameras with automatic exposure were more precise and accurate than older cameras. Now I offer up an example of greater possibilities for more accurate exposure and you discount it, saying that you've no need for it and that the differences can't be seen anyway LOL Shel [Original Message] From: Pål Jensen I have never had any need setting aperture in 1/3 stop increments. I doubt you can see the difference. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Dual scan IV (was:OT - scanner question/request for opinions)
Hi, I have Minolta Dual Scan IV as well and am satisfied with it. It is a good scanner, especially for the price. I can recommend it for all but one: mine refuses to autofocus or manual focus. The focus on the scans seems fine, although I'm not sure if it is the best I can get. I'd use the opportunity and ask if anybody has similar experience or knows what it is about or it simply needs a service. After the refusal of focusing the message pops up saying Error = 1. Unknown error. Confirm if all other Dimage Scan software is closed. TIA, Matjaz -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Toyota hybrid-electric drive system
On Aug 14, 2006, at 11:08 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Pretty much a wrap up for the theoretical discussion in this thread: my Toyota Prius was delivered late Friday. ... I'll post just this one last data point from practical use, for those who might be interested, as the last message on this thread line since it spawned so much conversation. The LED fuel gauge hit one pip out of ten at about 395 miles. I have a bit of traveling to do today so I decided to fill the tank rather than wait for it to reach the Low Fuel warning blinker point. Statistics: Delivered with 2 miles on odo, full tank. (total fuel capacity is said to be 11.7 US gallons) First refuel at 398 miles on odo was 9.173 US gallons, 43.2 mpg average. (for the non US readers, that's 51.8 MPImpG or 5.4L per 100 KM if I got my conversion units correct). That's darn good seeing as it's been a week of running many short hops, two longish round trips through normal midday traffic hell, AC on most of the time, etc. It's about double what my best fuel economy with the Freelander was. And the Prius is quieter, easier to park, rides better, easier to get in and out of, and seemingly holds more cargo/passengers. And has a ton of interesting doo-dads (fancy-dancy stereo, hands free cell phone integration, energy and economy display, etc.) to keep you entertained en route. I'm pleased. :-) Now back to photography ... Hope to see some of you at the reception this evening! Godfrey Traveler In London - http://www.gdgphoto.com/traveler/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: DA 100mm f2.8 Macro
I can't say from personal experience, but from the tests and samples I've seen, it seems to be a fine lens. Not the best out there but a good performer. It's build is far from that on FA which is rock solid, also it is not made from metal, but it is said to be OK. Take it with the graib of salt since I have never tried it myself. BTW, it is not a DA 100mm, it is a F DA 100 mm macro lens since it covers 35 mm film as well. Matjaz -- 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: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] (for the non US readers, that's 51.8 MPImpG or 5.4L per 100 KM if I got my conversion units correct). That's darn good seeing as it's been a week of running many short hops, two longish round trips through normal midday traffic hell, AC on most of the time, etc. Huh??? virtually any diesel car will run on significantly less. My Audi A6, which is a large car compared to a Prius, can run down to 0.43 and I'm never over 0.5 l/km; in fact usually I'm at 0.48 - 0.47. It is also 7 years old and have run 230 000 km. Pål -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: DA 100mm f2.8 Macro
- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] The difference can be seen. I can see it easily in the RAW files, and could easily see such differences with film as well. A couple of years ago we were arguing about exposure accuracy, and you took the position that newer cameras with automatic exposure were more precise and accurate than older cameras. Now I offer up an example of greater possibilities for more accurate exposure and you discount it, saying that you've no need for it and that the differences can't be seen anyway LOL These are two different things. I was thinking about need to set aperture in 1/3s and doubted you could see the difference in DOF. In aperture priority you get exact exposure anyway. The limit of what you can see on the most demand slide film is 1/3 stop. With 1/2 stop increments you get 0.25 stop error margin something that is within whats is relevant. Besides, you can set any Pentax lens between F-stops making aperture setting stepless! Pål -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Newman
Douglas Newman wrote: I am, however, Paul Newman's grandson. But not THAT Paul Newman ;-)... Well, rats ... that would've been a possible in to see his race team up close. It's better than me tho ... a franklin in medieval times was, I'm told, a less than completely scrupulous money lender. So my family tree isn't exactly pristine. ;-) -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Dual scan IV (was:OT - scanner question/request for opinions)
At 10:50 PM +0200 8/19/06, Matjaz Osojnik wrote: Hi, I have Minolta Dual Scan IV as well and am satisfied with it. It is a good scanner, especially for the price. I can recommend it for all but one: mine refuses to autofocus or manual focus. The focus on the scans seems fine, although I'm not sure if it is the best I can get. I'd use the opportunity and ask if anybody has similar experience or knows what it is about or it simply needs a service. After the refusal of focusing the message pops up saying Error = 1. Unknown error. Confirm if all other Dimage Scan software is closed. I have the same scanner but have never had a focusing problem. I did see that error message after I got my new Imac, though. The driver that came with the scanner was not compatible with OS X.4. I downloaded an updated driver and that solved the problem. -- Steve Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://earth.delith.com/photo_gallery.html -- 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: John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] 0.5 l/km is about ten times the fuel consumption of 5.4L per 100 Km ... I meant L/10km -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Toyota hybrid-electric drive system
On Sat, Aug 19, 2006 at 11:32:22PM +0200, P?l Jensen wrote: - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] (for the non US readers, that's 51.8 MPImpG or 5.4L per 100 KM if I got my conversion units correct). That's darn good seeing as it's been a week of running many short hops, two longish round trips through normal midday traffic hell, AC on most of the time, etc. Huh??? virtually any diesel car will run on significantly less. My Audi A6, which is a large car compared to a Prius, can run down to 0.43 and I'm never over 0.5 l/km; in fact usually I'm at 0.48 - 0.47. It is also 7 years old and have run 230 000 km. 0.5 l/km is about ten times the fuel consumption of 5.4L per 100 Km ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Some images...
That's some portefolio Pål :-) Exelent work. Impressive! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pål Jensen Sent: 3. august 2006 16:20 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Some images... I've put up about 20 images as a portfolio at Photo.net. Almost all of them are taken a few km from home, which is in Northern Norway. Most are taken at night! the link: http://www.photo.net/photodb/member-photos?user_id=266609 Any coments are welcomed. Pål -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PUG etiquette
On 19/8/06, Tom Reese, discombobulated, unleashed: What is the consensus of opinion for the PUG? I have a shot that I took for the abandoned theme but I have something a hell of a lot better in my archive. It's heavily advised to shoot with some Pentax gear ;- -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Nikons/K10D
--- Pål Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: It is significantly smaller than the D200 and will give better image quality. Smaller is OK, so long as it is not BIGGER :-). I have heard it will be a metal body with weather-sealing; if so I guess that would put it roughly on par with the D200 build-wise. Of course, better image quality is ALWAYS welcome. At low ISOs the D200 looks OK but it is very noisy at high ISOs. However, it still looks better than the Sony A100 whose image quality is rather disappointing. New Doug __ 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
Nikon/K10D
--- Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The K10D is likely going to be similar in size to the D80, with build in between the D80 and D200. The D80 (I have not paid much attention to it) is similar in size to the D70? I can live with that. The D70 feels like it is built fairly decently, if the D80 is similar again that is OK though I doubt the D80 will be any better built than an *ist DS/DL/K100 series camera all of which seem pretty solid. What I would really like to see is a metal body (for no reason other than that I like the way it feels!) and especially weather-sealing. I always feel a slight bit of nervousness taking my 20D out in the rain even though I know it can handle it... I never felt that with the sealed Olympus E-1 (which was beautifully built and had excellent ergonomics but a pathetically bad Kodak sensor). I'd expect the K10D to also be at least a bit better, although likely not as good as a D50 or the 20D. If it is, say, one stop worse than the 20D, I can live with that since shake reduction makes up for it. Any worse than that and the difference would be big enough for me to buy a K100D which should be very similar in noise levels to the 20D. As for the D50, I know it is supposedly about the lowest-noise camera out there, but I actually find its noise more noticeable than the D70/D70s. The D70 has VERY fine-grained noise which looks more like film grain than thse noise from a lot of other digital cameras. You can see the difference very clearly here: http://digitalcamera.impress.co.jp/06_02/auth/toku1/index_iso.htm Of all the 6 MP Sony sensor cameras listed there, I would say the D70 looks subjectively best. The D50, the two Pentaxes, and the two Konica Minoltas all appear to have LESS noise than the D70, but it is, to stick with the grain metaphor, larger grain than the D70's. I guess the technical way to say this would be that the D70 appears to have more luminance noise but less chroma noise than the others. Interestingly, this is the approach Nikon took with the rather noisy D200 and even noisier D2x which have virtually no chroma noise at all but LOADS of luminance noise. Doug __ 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: Nikons/K10D
Douglas Newman wrote: I have heard it will be a metal body with weather-sealing; if so I guess that would put it roughly on par with the D200 build-wise. I think the K10D will be metal inside and plastic on the outside, just like all previous Pentax DSLR's. Yes, it is rumored it will have some kind of sealing. Compared to Nikon cameras, I expèect it to be much alike a 90D :-) Dario -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Enablement: FA 1:1.9 43mm Limited
I could not resist this beauty, even if I already had the pancake 40mm. My SMC PENTAX-FA 1:1.9 43mm Limited is new, and it's black :-) The example below is not a great photo, but a decent snapshot, I think. It is the first photo I took with the new lens. I have only downsized it a bit, no other editing done. It was taken by free hand in natural light when my DS happend to be set at f/5.6, which gave 1/60 and ISO 800 (auto). Needless to say, I'm very happy with this lens. http://web.telia.com/~u40913062/AB/Bambi/BambiSuperSmall.jpg Regards, Bertil -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Nikons/K10D
I wrote: Compared to Nikon cameras, I expèect it to be much alike a 90D :-) Please read: Compared to Nikon cameras, I expect it to be much alike a D90 :-) I mean its specifications will be slightly above the D80. Given the Pentax way of doing stuff, I don't expect it will fully match the D200. A future K5D (or possibly a K1D, in 2015 ;-) will do that. Dario -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Toyota hybrid-electric drive system
By the metric you state below, your car uses about 10x the fuel that the Prius does. I presume you mean to say L per 10Km, although I fail to understand why you don't list L per 100Km like virtually all the fuel economy statistics do. It's irrelevant, though, as the diesel A6 is/was not available in the US, never mind the difference in its operating emissions output. BTW: On similar sized (to the A6) diesel automobiles I've rented in the UK, the fuel economy has never been anywhere near the numbers you're quoting. 30-40 miles per Imp gallon is what I've seen. My old Peugeot 504D ran 32 MPG (US gallons) as an average. Godfrey On Aug 19, 2006, at 2:32 PM, Pål Jensen wrote: - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] (for the non US readers, that's 51.8 MPImpG or 5.4L per 100 KM if I got my conversion units correct). That's darn good seeing as it's been a week of running many short hops, two longish round trips through normal midday traffic hell, AC on most of the time, etc. Huh??? virtually any diesel car will run on significantly less. My Audi A6, which is a large car compared to a Prius, can run down to 0.43 and I'm never over 0.5 l/km; in fact usually I'm at 0.48 - 0.47. It is also 7 years old and have run 230 000 km. Pål -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
WTB Parts
I need a K1000 (pre-China) or KX or KM parts body. Or if you have parts, (a) the cover for the frame counter and (b) the bottom plate. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://www.brendemuehl.net He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Kodachrome processing: Ambiguous press release
Burn 'im I say. Scott Loveless wrote: On 8/17/06, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: NTW: I personally never liked Kodachrome. Heretic. ;) -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO Dawn Jewlery
In a message dated 8/18/2006 6:50:18 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Along the same theme as the recent dew covered blossom, this very small blossom is covered by actual morning dew. Note the droplet size compared to the blossom..whatever it is. Comments welcome. Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=173 Very pretty. Like it a lot. Nice detail. Marnie aka Doe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Nature's Sculpture
In a message dated 8/18/2006 10:07:14 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I like it. If that's dirt, then dirt is for me. -Brendan == Thanks! Marnie :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Nikons/K10D
- Original Message - From: Douglas Newman [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have heard it will be a metal body with weather-sealing; if so I guess that would put it roughly on par with the D200 build-wise. REPLY: I haven't heard anything about metal body but I doubt it based on the rumored price. There are rumors about weather sealing as well although I personally find that hard to believe based on Pentax track record in this regard. They did indeed make the first weather sealed slr with the LX but haven't made one since. Pål -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Nature's Sculpture
In a message dated 8/19/2006 3:48:23 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Marnie - tell me, as close as you can, exactly where you were when you took it (the highway number, etc...) I'll look up the formation in Roadside Geo for you :) The lack of scale makes it hard to pin it down... ann There's a roadside geo? You're having me on, right? That would be so totally totally cool. I am always noticing rock and dirt by roadsides. Got the pictures to prove it. :-) If you're not having me on, I'll look it up on a map. Marnie aka Doe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Nikon/K10D
- Original Message - From: Douglas Newman [EMAIL PROTECTED] The D80 (I have not paid much attention to it) is similar in size to the D70? I can live with that. REPLY: It can be seen here: http://www.pentax.co.jp/japan/news/2006/press-image/200609-04.jpg Pål -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Enablement: FA 1:1.9 43mm Limited
Looks quite sharp and nicely rendered. BTW, she's a real doll! Thanks for the mammaries! Paul On Aug 19, 2006, at 6:22 PM, Bertil Holmberg wrote: I could not resist this beauty, even if I already had the pancake 40mm. My SMC PENTAX-FA 1:1.9 43mm Limited is new, and it's black :-) The example below is not a great photo, but a decent snapshot, I think. It is the first photo I took with the new lens. I have only downsized it a bit, no other editing done. It was taken by free hand in natural light when my DS happend to be set at f/5.6, which gave 1/60 and ISO 800 (auto). Needless to say, I'm very happy with this lens. http://web.telia.com/~u40913062/AB/Bambi/BambiSuperSmall.jpg Regards, Bertil -- 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: Zenitar 16mm/2.8
I've never used one. But a few people on this list have used them to good effect. From their results I'd say it's a very fine lens, (subject to sample variation of course). Bill Lawlor wrote: I'll be coming over to digital when the K10D hits the market. Does anyone on the list have an opinion about the Russian Zenitar 16mm/2.8 lens for digital, or 35mm, format? Thanks, Bill Lawlor www.wvlphotography.com -- 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: The third best selling DSLR in Japan
Pentax probably announced the rebate before it had any feedback on demand. Now the company is stuck keeping it's word. Still it's better to have more demand than you can handle than less... Tom C wrote: Simple solution. Put on more shifts. :-) Why would they be giving a rebate if they have trouble meeting pent up demand? That doesn't make a lot of sense, if true. Either they are reducing profit with rebate in order to sell stock, or their cost was so, little that they could factor that in behind the scenes. Tom C. I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered. From: Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: The third best selling DSLR in Japan Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2006 10:24:21 +1000 On 18/08/06, K.Takeshita [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In Japan, Pentax factory cannot meet the demand even on a 3 shift basis. There is a waiting queue and you have to wait for varying time in some areas before you can get your paws on it, which of course is very rare for the (past) Pentax. So would you say they priced it correctly? Doesn't seem so. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- 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: DA 100mm f2.8 Macro
You probably should be asking about the DFA 100mm Macro since there's no DA 100mm macro. I don't have the answer, though I'd assume that it's at least as good as the FA it's replacing, but with the new focus clutch system, and it has an aperture ring, unlike it's DA siblings cbwaters wrote: Has anybody even tried to answer the original question? Is the lens a dog or what? CW - Original Message - From: Brendan MacRae [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 11:47 PM Subject: DA 100mm f2.8 Macro Any good? I'm thinking of picking one up and selling the Vivitar Series 1 105mm f2.5. I'm concerned about it being a cheap plastic blob. Is it? -Brendan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.1/421 - Release Date: 8/16/2006 -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO - Matchbooks
I don't know Shel. I like the idea. There is a lot of history in those boxes. But I'm very annoyed by the two boxes being upside down (purple in centre and green at the right). I have a strong urge to turn them around. This is kind of funny, me being annoyed by this; you should see my office, that's messy ;-) Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Shel Belinkoff Sent: 18. august 2006 08:13 To: PDML Subject: PESO - Matchbooks Linda and Charlie's matchbook collection: http://home.earthlink.net/~my-pics/matchbooks.html Shel -- 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: Faces
Well seen Roman. Think I've cropped off the feats of the widest shot if it was mine. I find the bag and the sandals a bit distracting. They make a bit heavy at the bottom. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Roman Sent: 17. august 2006 18:05 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Faces Just few faces fit into my sense of color today. A vagabond musician with clarinet and one of his listeners from the crowd. http://roman.blakout.net/r-rated/460x690-IMGP6500.jpg ^^^one of a crowd http://roman.blakout.net/?blog=20060817150419 ^^^Just follow your ears when you hear the music, you might have fascinating jazzy therapy for your listening pleasure and something to photograph. -- home http://roman.blakout.net/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: DA 100mm f2.8 Macro
John Forbes wrote: Like everybody else (well, almost everybody), you'll get used to it after a while, and then wonder why you ever thought having an aperture ring was a good idea. When I bought my PZ-1p way back around 1999 or so the most advanced cameras I had used were the MX and ME Super. It took me about 60 seconds to be sold on the concept of aperture control from the body and I've never looked back. I actually complained about the MZ-S not having the dual thumbwheel control system of the PZ-1p. -- 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: PESO - Nature's Sculpture
http://www.amateurgeologist.com/shop/books_roadside.html Shel [Original Message] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml@pdml.net Date: 8/19/2006 4:53:58 PM Subject: Re: PESO - Nature's Sculpture In a message dated 8/19/2006 3:48:23 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Marnie - tell me, as close as you can, exactly where you were when you took it (the highway number, etc...) I'll look up the formation in Roadside Geo for you :) The lack of scale makes it hard to pin it down... ann There's a roadside geo? You're having me on, right? That would be so totally totally cool. I am always noticing rock and dirt by roadsides. Got the pictures to prove it. :-) If you're not having me on, I'll look it up on a map. Marnie aka Doe -- 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
