RE: $890 for a 85mm f1.8 SMCT lens !
William wrote: Two bidders gone into hysteria. That happens quite often. I quite often find my self being the one setting the final price - and the item being sold for just a little above my final bid. That is when I choose to back off, rather than go into a hysterical bidding competition. Sniping is much better. When I really want the item, I often get it. Bidding double within the last 20 seconds usually does it. If more bidders do just that simultaneously, the auction goes nuts 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 William Robb Sendt: 22. oktober 2006 18:12 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Re: $890 for a 85mm f1.8 SMCT lens ! - Original Message - From: J. C. O'Connell Subject: $890 for a 85mm f1.8 SMCT lens ! Look at this. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=290039855648 Two bidders gone into hysteria. I have never seen one sell for more than $400 Before. No accounting for lunacy. William Robb -- 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: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.9/490 - Release Date: 10/20/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.9/490 - Release Date: 10/20/2006 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO: Just a Tourist Photo
that makes me feel really pleased that we got rid of the damn things in Trafalgar Square. -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joseph Tainter Sent: 23 October 2006 00:55 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Just a Tourist Photo My wife wanted to feed the pigeons: http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/mypics/535671/display/6997754 Joe -- 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: Some observations on lens mount capability.
It will suffer from running out of metering range, though, just as the Pentax green button stop-down metering workaround does. Nor is it quite as easy to predict what it will do. It sounds as though the camera picks an aperture setting it wants to use, moves the stop down actuator to the position that would produce the chosen aperture with an A lens mounted, and then does a quick stop-down metering step to adjust the shutter speed based on the actual aperture (which, on a K/M lens, will not match the chosen aperture). I guess it's OK as an alternative to full program mode; most of the time people wouldn't care too much if the program got shifted slightly (I'd expect less than half a stop difference most of the time). But I would get annoyed trying to use this as a substitute for either aperture priority or shutter priority (unless the camera adjusted aperture based on the stop down metering, not the shutter speed); when I choose a shutter speed or an aperture value I want the camera to do exactly what I ask, not some approximation to it. On Sun, Oct 22, 2006 at 09:31:25PM -0400, Adam Maas wrote: Ah, but it is open aperture. The second metering after stop-down is merely for confirmation that the aperture was selected correctly. -Adam J. C. O'Connell wrote: Its not open aperture either which is a big Difference too and wont even work at all In low light with smaller fstops ( meter sensitivity is sucked away by stop down method at small stops. ) jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Adam Maas Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2006 8:37 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Some observations on lens mount capability. If the aperture is set to minimum, you get Programed AE. It follows the program line. And you only get an extremely short delay to teh firing of the shutter (Which is exactly the same delay you get with any camera using pe-flash based TTL flash, like all P-TTL pentax bodies). So yes, this is Programmed AE. It's just not as elegant as pentax's solution. -Adam J. C. O'Connell wrote: I do not understand what you have posted. How can the camera set the aperture when Its turned by hand? If you just leave The fstop at minimum all the time you Are not really getting true program operation If the fstops are approximate, metering is stopped down, and you Don't get instant exposure when you fire The shutter LIKE PENTAX DOES. They may be Calling that programmed AE but its not The same as pentaxes programmed AE which is much better And without those degradations. We are talking About two different modes here with the same name Which is bad. Blame that on Chinon if they Call it the same as pentax's programmed mode. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Adam Maas Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2006 5:19 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Some observations on lens mount capability. Funny, but my Chinon CP-6 does programmed exposure (with two seperate selectable program lines) with K/M lenses. It does this by selecting the desired aperture, attempting to set it, then remetering to confirm. The Nikon FA does the same thing with AI and Ai converted lenses in Program and Shutter priority modes. AI lenses are functionaly identical to K/M lenses apart from their ability to mechnically communicate maximum aperture (the FA is one of two bodies which takes full advantage of that to allow matrix metering). So reality proves you wrong. -Adam J. C. O'Connell wrote: K/M lenses cannot support programmed Exposure modes because in programmed Exposrue modes the camera choosed the Fstop and the shutter speed based on Light condtions. K/M lenses cannot Have their fstops set by the body because They lack the consistant linear stop Down levers ( even non-linear compensation Wont work because the lensse are inconsistant If you try to stop them down by partially Actuating the stop down lever). IF it were possible pentax wouldn't have Bothered with A series lenses. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Adam Maas Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2006 4:23 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Some observations on lens mount capability. I've been thinking about exactly what K/M lenses are capable of, and a few asides. First off, you can do at least Program mode with K/M lenses. In fact I own a camera that offers this with K lenses(Chinon CP-6 Dual Program) and another that does this with the functionally identical Nikon AI lenses (Nikon FA). Shutter Priority is also possible if you are willing to override shutter speed selection in some cases (the Nikon FA does this with AI and earlier lenses) in both cases the camera
Re: PESO: Just a Tourist Photo
Pigeons or tourists? On Mon, Oct 23, 2006 at 07:51:53AM +0100, Bob W wrote: that makes me feel really pleased that we got rid of the damn things in Trafalgar Square. -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joseph Tainter Sent: 23 October 2006 00:55 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Just a Tourist Photo My wife wanted to feed the pigeons: http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/mypics/535671/display/6997754 Joe -- 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: Just a Tourist Photo
:o) pigeons! They brought in a hawk to scare them away. I reckon an eagle should do it for the tourists. -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Francis Sent: 23 October 2006 08:00 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Just a Tourist Photo Pigeons or tourists? On Mon, Oct 23, 2006 at 07:51:53AM +0100, Bob W wrote: that makes me feel really pleased that we got rid of the damn things in Trafalgar Square. -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joseph Tainter Sent: 23 October 2006 00:55 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Just a Tourist Photo My wife wanted to feed the pigeons: http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/mypics/535671/display/6997754 Joe -- 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Just a Tourist Photo
Nice photo. So, what can they bring in to scare the tourists away More pigeons? 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 Bob W Sendt: 23. oktober 2006 09:10 Til: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Emne: RE: PESO: Just a Tourist Photo :o) pigeons! They brought in a hawk to scare them away. I reckon an eagle should do it for the tourists. -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Francis Sent: 23 October 2006 08:00 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Just a Tourist Photo Pigeons or tourists? On Mon, Oct 23, 2006 at 07:51:53AM +0100, Bob W wrote: that makes me feel really pleased that we got rid of the damn things in Trafalgar Square. -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joseph Tainter Sent: 23 October 2006 00:55 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Just a Tourist Photo My wife wanted to feed the pigeons: http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/mypics/535671/display/6997754 Joe -- 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 -- 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: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.9/490 - Release Date: 10/20/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.9/490 - Release Date: 10/20/2006 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Just a Tourist Photo
Signs reading: Warning! Potential bird flu hot spot Dave At 03:18 PM 23/10/2006, Jens Bladt wrote: Nice photo. So, what can they bring in to scare the tourists away More pigeons? 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 Bob W Sendt: 23. oktober 2006 09:10 Til: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Emne: RE: PESO: Just a Tourist Photo :o) pigeons! They brought in a hawk to scare them away. I reckon an eagle should do it for the tourists. -- Cheers, Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Just a Tourist Photo
On 23/10/06, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: that makes me feel really pleased that we got rid of the damn things in Trafalgar Square. Have we? -- 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: Somebody talk me out of it
Yes, well raod racing is probably predictable enough for manual focusing. Other things may not be. But then again - Pentax AF often isn't fast enough for moving subjects. However - I have seen pretty good results with Sigma AF 170-500mm - perhaps using non Pentax bodies: http://www.treknature.com/gallery/Africa/South_Africa/photo6625.htm The photographer actually complains about haw slow this lens is and would prefer a HSM lens. When shootingh Ping-Pong players, I too use MF on the FA* 80-200mm: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/268361406/ Still, 500mm is a lot of focal length, especially on an APS size sensor (750mm). 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 Godfrey DiGiorgi Sendt: 21. oktober 2006 21:27 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Re: Somebody talk me out of it On Oct 21, 2006, at 10:23 AM, Jens Bladt wrote: Talking you out of this is quite easy, I believe. Long lenses with MF are VERY difficult to use successfully. My experience is exactly the opposite. I generally get much better results with manual focus when shooting with very long lenses, even shooting dynamic subjects. About the best work I've done with autofocus and a long lens was shooting motorcycle roadracing using a Canon 10D and 300/4L IS lens, using the 10D's predictive continuous focus and the IS for hand held work. Most of the time, a much better result has been had by using a tripod, careful setup, and patience. Godfrey -- 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: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.9/490 - Release Date: 10/20/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.9/490 - Release Date: 10/20/2006 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: For those who worry about K10D release...
They should have anticipated the demand. Anyone could see a body with those specs for that price would be in high demand. - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 8:33 AM Subject: Re: For those who worry about K10D release... I've pre-ordered in a couple of places. No one has asked for money down. They will charge the card when the camera ships. Not a problem. I think Pentax is being very up front about this. I applaud thier handling of this release. Obviously, the camera is going to be in great demand. They may not have anticipated that, but they're handling it well. Kudos to them. Good news for us. Paul On Oct 22, 2006, at 6:09 PM, Digital Image Studio wrote: On 23/10/06, Jim King [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good news! Ned Bunnell, Pentax Marketing Director in the US, advises that the US release is still scheduled for early November in this DPR Pentax forum thread: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp? forum=1036message=20561036 His post was in reply to a somewhat intemperate post (actually only one of many) by a regular in that forum. Frankly, I wouldn't have been so gentle... If Pentax weren't so ambiguous in their limited press-releases these lines of questions wouldn't be so prevalent but they don't. There appear to be a lot of people who have put money down on a new K10D, if I were one of them I too would be keen for confirmation of the actual delivery dates. Potential buyers will always ask questions so it's inappropriate to place the blame other than with Pentax. -- 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 -- 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: Camera/Laptop travel cases
I've been looking for a camera/laptop bag too. The one that seems nearest to my requirements is the Lowepro CompuDaypack: http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Backpacks/notebook_camera/CompuDaypack.aspx It would probably meet your needs but I'd be interested in hearing any other suggestions. Delsey also make one but it's a bit bigger than the Lowepro: http://www.delsey-camerabags.com/view_product.php?productid=16PHPSESSID=10e66b44050154f7f52c7b94660ed3c2 Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting rodney almodovar [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hello ya'll, I've just recently taken a trip without my partner which meant I couldn't shove my laptop/charger into his carryon while I lugged the camera in my carryon. So I need a rugged yet flexible camera/laptop case which I can use for my very few solo travel plans. I'd like something that can hold my laptop, small charger, my *istD, 2 lens, flash, offcamera flash bracket. Needless to say, this will also include room for cards, filters, batteries and other small accesories. Thanks! RodinAustin -- Get a spam free email account - Visit http://www.bluebottle.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
My 67 has arrived, first impressions
First impressionit's enormous! I've loaded some film and it wasn't particularly tricky. The metered prism is a little loose on it's mounting, on close inspection, the foam around the prism is almost gone...I hope that doesn't affect the operation. I don't have a lens yet, it's arriving tomorrow. The meter needle in the prism has not moved when I've turned it on and fiddled with it. I'm hoping that it only works with a lens attached. If it is supposed to work even without a lens attached, then it's stuffed. :( James -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: My 67 has arrived
I think you're in for a pleasant surprise! Congratulations... I got quite fond of my old non-MLU 6x7 I got used in '76, so much so it gained three siblings...:D It handles well, and that big negative really makes a difference. Have fun! Mi Doug On 10/22/06 21:03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm like a kid on Christmas Eve! My wife has rung me at work to say my Pentax 67 has arrived from the US. Now I'm stuck at work for 3 more hours before I can go home and play with it! I've never seen a 67 in the flesh, only in photos, so I'm looking forward to it. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: For those who worry about K10D release...
On Mon, 23 Oct 2006, J and K Messervy wrote: They should have anticipated the demand. Anyone could see a body with those specs for that price would be in high demand. Their problem was that they *had* to announce at Photokina. The development slipped a little, so everything slipped a little. I ag ree with Paul, everything is nice and dandy. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Grandaughters
Very cute James - a definite contender! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia - Original Message - From: J and K Messervy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 3:57 PM Subject: Re: Grandaughters Well, I'm far too young to have a grandaughter, but here's my youngest daughter lighting up the room at 7 weeks. These were taken about 4 hours ago. :) http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a271/ShermanHJ60/Wildamusement.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a271/ShermanHJ60/smile_5.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a271/ShermanHJ60/SMILE_1.jpg http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a271/ShermanHJ60/Mildamusement.jpg James -- 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: For those who worry about K10D release...
You too, Kostas, my son... So, regarding your latest coments on the K10D, don't forget to take it with yout in your next visit to Barcelona... ;-) - Mensaje original De: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Enviado: lunes, 23 de octubre, 2006 10:41:41 Asunto: Re: For those who worry about K10D release... On Mon, 23 Oct 2006, J and K Messervy wrote: They should have anticipated the demand. Anyone could see a body with those specs for that price would be in high demand. Their problem was that they *had* to announce at Photokina. The development slipped a little, so everything slipped a little. I ag ree with Paul, everything is nice and dandy. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ LLama Gratis a cualquier PC del Mundo. Llamadas a fijos y móviles desde 1 céntimo por minuto. http://es.voice.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Just a Tourist Photo
For some reason, I was sure the pigeons were a part of attraction... that makes me feel really pleased that we got rid of the damn things in Trafalgar Square. Last year I've taken a photo of nice looking girl sitting among the pigeons... Pity I managed to cut off a head of bypasser, thus I couldn't really publish it... ;-) -- Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PDML Germany?
Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] schrieb: My travels will be taking me to Cologne and Gottingen in about two weeks. It would be fun to meet some PDMLers, drink some beer, and shoot. Email me off-list if available. Rick http://www.photo.net/photos/RickW Dear Rick, sorry, it's not possible to go to Cologne or Göttingen for me to meet you there. Its to far away for a one-day-trip. But I'm Living near Offenburg and Strasbourg (France)in Hornberg (Blackforest/Mittelbaden, Baden-Württemberg). Hornberg, Offenburg, Strasbourg, Freiburg would be ok for me to meet you. Perhaps you are travelling also in this part of Bundesrepublik Germany ? I wish you a very good time in Germany. Yours Kristian - Heinrich -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO Purple leaf
While visiting the local botanical garden Saturday, I couldn't resist taking this shot. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5107835 Bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: For those who worry about K10D release...
On Mon, 23 Oct 2006, Jaume Lahuerta wrote: So, regarding your latest coments on the K10D, don't forget to take it with yout in your next visit to Barcelona... Err, I am well pleased for Pentax and for all you happy people with preorders and intentions to buy it. The K10D is going to be one fine camera, apart from its catastrophic flaw: it does not take film. I am pleased to say it's going to be the MZ-S again :-) Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
AW: Pentax Spotting at today's Brazilian Grand Prix
No wonder she has the biggest smile! Well seen greetings Markus -Ursprungliche Nachricht- Von: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Auftrag von Mat Maessen Gesendet: Montag, 23. Oktober 2006 05:38 An: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Betreff: Pentax Spotting at today's Brazilian Grand Prix http://www.formula1.com/photos/597x478/sutton/2006/d06bra1472.jpg Mixed in amongst the rest of the crowd photos. :-) -Mat -- 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
AW: PESO Purple leaf
I dislike the rock in the background somehow but the leaf itself and the floor color are very nice and well seen. greetings Markus -Ursprungliche Nachricht- Von: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Auftrag von [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gesendet: Montag, 23. Oktober 2006 11:10 An: pdml@pdml.net Betreff: PESO Purple leaf While visiting the local botanical garden Saturday, I couldn't resist taking this shot. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5107835 Bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: USA tour 2004 now online
Thanks for the comments Ken! On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 18:10:14 -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A wonderful remembrance of your trip. Yes, I found that without having them readily available somewhere even I don't get to see them. (unless I browse my RAW archives :-) I'll be putting another up shortly, a 2005 USA trip ... I especially appreciated the speed with which the thumbnails downloaded - I'm on dialup. OK, good. I designed the galleries with that in mind, quick enough to get an overview, yet with images large enough to enjoy if you select one from the thumbnails. It is simple HTML generated by PHP server-side software, no fancy (and slow!) stuff needed at the browser :-) You hit some of my favorite places here in Michigan - the Upper Peninsula. Yes I really enjoyed that trip, would have liked to spend more time ... If you ever swing by, give me steady Paul a note we could meet - we both live within 25 miles of downtown Detroit. I would have been two weeks ago (conference in Windsor), but healt conditions in the family did not permit a longer absence ... Regards, JvW - Original Message - From: Jan van Wijk [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: GESO: USA tour 2004 now online From a trip I made in October 2004, from Chicago to Niagara falls, Michigan upper and lower peninsula, along the Mississippi to St Louis, over the plains to Denver Colorado and back to Chicago. http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?list=10 -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: USA tour 2004 now online
Thanks for looking Paul! On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 18:27:09 -0400, Paul Stenquist wrote: Wow! Some great stuff here. Ditto what Ken said. Regards, JvW From a trip I made in October 2004, from Chicago to Niagara falls, Michigan upper and lower peninsula, along the Mississippi to St Louis, over the plains to Denver Colorado and back to Chicago. http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?list=10 -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: The JCO survey
On Oct 22, 2006, at 8:31 PM, J. C. O'Connell wrote: Possessive is Power's. Sorry for not Including the ' but I do it to Save time typing as I am very slow typer With the ' key. http://www.meredith.edu/grammar/plural.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: $890 for a 85mm f1.8 SMCT lens !
Jens Bladt wrote: William wrote: Two bidders gone into hysteria. That happens quite often. I quite often find my self being the one setting the final price - and the item being sold for just a little above my final bid. That is when I choose to back off, rather than go into a hysterical bidding competition. Sniping is much better. When I really want the item, I often get it. Bidding double within the last 20 seconds usually does it. If more bidders do just that simultaneously, the auction goes nuts Jens Bladt That's why I never mention the technique to anyone else... I don't particularly like the term sniping because of the connotation baggage it carries. I choose to call it an intelligent bidding technique. As with you, if I decide I really want an item, I rarely lose it. keith -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: The JCO survey
Why that link? I know the apostrophe is Supposed to be there but I told you I omit it on purpose On this list and others. This isnt a job resume. Its dirt cheap disposable internet quick typed chat. The apostrophe is a hard key to hit for me when Touch typing fast( it uses the right pinky in a weird Lateral move from base semicolon.) Jco (notice the missing apostrophes again?) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Shell Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 6:01 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: The JCO survey On Oct 22, 2006, at 8:31 PM, J. C. O'Connell wrote: Possessive is Power's. Sorry for not Including the ' but I do it to Save time typing as I am very slow typer With the ' key. http://www.meredith.edu/grammar/plural.htm -- 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: Camera/Laptop travel cases
Hi Rodney, On Mon, 23 Oct 2006 00:11:00 -0500, rodney almodovar wrote: I've just recently taken a trip without my partner which meant I couldn't shove my laptop/charger into his carryon while I lugged the camera in my carryon. So I need a rugged yet flexible camera/laptop case which I can use for my very few solo travel plans. I'd like something that can hold my laptop, small charger, my *istD, 2 lens, flash, offcamera flash bracket. Needless to say, this will also include room for cards, filters, batteries and other small accesories. I have a Lowepro 'CompuTrekker' for that purpose. It has a seperate laptop area (upto 16 inch I think) and enough room for a DSLR with a few lenses. It is (just) small enough to be allowed as carry-on ... Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: $890 for a 85mm f1.8 SMCT lens !
I get you point. I just got an Ensign Rosstar (645) vintage English folding vamera- byaccident, actually. I did bid a very small amount. I recently got two Perkeo I's the same way. Sometimes I think - if I get it very cheap it's OK. If I don't, that's fine too. Serious sniping I have only done a few times. Once for the SMC Pentax-A 3.5 35-105mm (not ebay). I bid like 100 USD above the high bidder in the last seconds. That did pay off. Got it for 110 USD. I was told by the PDML, that it's a great lens. It certailny is, although the focus distance is really not short enough for macro:-) 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 keith_w Sendt: 23. oktober 2006 12:08 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Re: $890 for a 85mm f1.8 SMCT lens ! Jens Bladt wrote: William wrote: Two bidders gone into hysteria. That happens quite often. I quite often find my self being the one setting the final price - and the item being sold for just a little above my final bid. That is when I choose to back off, rather than go into a hysterical bidding competition. Sniping is much better. When I really want the item, I often get it. Bidding double within the last 20 seconds usually does it. If more bidders do just that simultaneously, the auction goes nuts Jens Bladt That's why I never mention the technique to anyone else... I don't particularly like the term sniping because of the connotation baggage it carries. I choose to call it an intelligent bidding technique. As with you, if I decide I really want an item, I rarely lose it. keith -- 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: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.10/491 - Release Date: 10/23/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.408 / Virus Database: 268.13.10/491 - Release Date: 10/23/2006 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: The JCO survey
On Oct 23, 2006, at 6:23 AM, J. C. O'Connell wrote: Why that link? I know the apostrophe is Supposed to be there but I told you I omit it on purpose On this list and others. This isnt a job resume. Its dirt cheap disposable internet quick typed chat. The apostrophe is a hard key to hit for me when Touch typing fast( it uses the right pinky in a weird Lateral move from base semicolon.) What kind of keyboard do you have? On mine the apostrophe is just to the left of the return key. When I want to type joe's an idiot I use my ring finger to hit the apostrophe and don't even notice. I learned touch typing in the 60s and seem to recall that the apostrophe is somewhere else on a typewriter keyboard, but no longer have one of those beasts. Personally, I think proper punctuation is essential to accurate communication. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO: Just a Tourist Photo
If it was not presented as a tourist shot, then I would have said that the background is way to distracting. As a tourist shot it is very entertaining. It made me smile. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Joseph Tainter Sent: 23. oktober 2006 01:55 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Just a Tourist Photo My wife wanted to feed the pigeons: http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/mypics/535671/display/6997754 Joe -- 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: My 67 has arrived, first impressions
Quoting J and K Messervy [EMAIL PROTECTED]: First impressionit's enormous! I've loaded some film and it wasn't particularly tricky. The metered prism is a little loose on it's mounting, on close inspection, the foam around the prism is almost gone...I hope that doesn't affect the operation. I don't have a lens yet, it's arriving tomorrow. The meter needle in the prism has not moved when I've turned it on and fiddled with it. I'm hoping that it only works with a lens attached. If it is supposed to work even without a lens attached, then it's stuffed. :( James Look at the bottom of the camera, you'll see a compartment for a samll battery. You'll need one for the meter. I don't usually use the meter on board, but use my handheld. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Equine Photography in York Region -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: For those who worry about K10D release...
Ultimately, It'll arrive when it arrives. Being impatient by nature, I want it and I want it NOW! :) It won't kill me to wait though. I hope I have it in my hands before 13 Dec as I'll be going with a bunch of mates to a local racetrack where I'll be using it to take shots of them circulating on their motorbikes. The DL's autofocus will be hopeless for that. James - Original Message - From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 6:41 PM Subject: Re: For those who worry about K10D release... On Mon, 23 Oct 2006, J and K Messervy wrote: They should have anticipated the demand. Anyone could see a body with those specs for that price would be in high demand. Their problem was that they *had* to announce at Photokina. The development slipped a little, so everything slipped a little. I ag ree with Paul, everything is nice and dandy. Kostas -- 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: For those who worry about K10D release...
On Mon, 23 Oct 2006, J and K Messervy wrote: have it in my hands before 13 Dec as I'll be going with a bunch of mates to a local racetrack where I'll be using it to take shots of them circulating on their motorbikes. The DL's autofocus will be hopeless for that. Being conservative by nature, I would avoid shooting with a new to me equipment without much practice/familiarisation first. Oh, and I can only photograph kids on a swing if prefocussed; extrapolate for racing :-) Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: My 67 has arrived, first impressions
The camera has a battery in it and the battery is ok, according to the test lamp. Certainly the shutter fires ok. James - Original Message - From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 9:49 PM Subject: Re: My 67 has arrived, first impressions Quoting J and K Messervy [EMAIL PROTECTED]: First impressionit's enormous! I've loaded some film and it wasn't particularly tricky. The metered prism is a little loose on it's mounting, on close inspection, the foam around the prism is almost gone...I hope that doesn't affect the operation. I don't have a lens yet, it's arriving tomorrow. The meter needle in the prism has not moved when I've turned it on and fiddled with it. I'm hoping that it only works with a lens attached. If it is supposed to work even without a lens attached, then it's stuffed. :( James Look at the bottom of the camera, you'll see a compartment for a samll battery. You'll need one for the meter. I don't usually use the meter on board, but use my handheld. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Equine Photography in York Region -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Some observations on lens mount capability.
The camera in question also does Aperture Priority, and you can limit how far the program modes will stop down by setting the aperture to other than minimum. -Adam John Francis wrote: It will suffer from running out of metering range, though, just as the Pentax green button stop-down metering workaround does. Nor is it quite as easy to predict what it will do. It sounds as though the camera picks an aperture setting it wants to use, moves the stop down actuator to the position that would produce the chosen aperture with an A lens mounted, and then does a quick stop-down metering step to adjust the shutter speed based on the actual aperture (which, on a K/M lens, will not match the chosen aperture). I guess it's OK as an alternative to full program mode; most of the time people wouldn't care too much if the program got shifted slightly (I'd expect less than half a stop difference most of the time). But I would get annoyed trying to use this as a substitute for either aperture priority or shutter priority (unless the camera adjusted aperture based on the stop down metering, not the shutter speed); when I choose a shutter speed or an aperture value I want the camera to do exactly what I ask, not some approximation to it. On Sun, Oct 22, 2006 at 09:31:25PM -0400, Adam Maas wrote: Ah, but it is open aperture. The second metering after stop-down is merely for confirmation that the aperture was selected correctly. -Adam J. C. O'Connell wrote: Its not open aperture either which is a big Difference too and wont even work at all In low light with smaller fstops ( meter sensitivity is sucked away by stop down method at small stops. ) jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Adam Maas Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2006 8:37 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Some observations on lens mount capability. If the aperture is set to minimum, you get Programed AE. It follows the program line. And you only get an extremely short delay to teh firing of the shutter (Which is exactly the same delay you get with any camera using pe-flash based TTL flash, like all P-TTL pentax bodies). So yes, this is Programmed AE. It's just not as elegant as pentax's solution. -Adam J. C. O'Connell wrote: I do not understand what you have posted. How can the camera set the aperture when Its turned by hand? If you just leave The fstop at minimum all the time you Are not really getting true program operation If the fstops are approximate, metering is stopped down, and you Don't get instant exposure when you fire The shutter LIKE PENTAX DOES. They may be Calling that programmed AE but its not The same as pentaxes programmed AE which is much better And without those degradations. We are talking About two different modes here with the same name Which is bad. Blame that on Chinon if they Call it the same as pentax's programmed mode. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Adam Maas Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2006 5:19 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Some observations on lens mount capability. Funny, but my Chinon CP-6 does programmed exposure (with two seperate selectable program lines) with K/M lenses. It does this by selecting the desired aperture, attempting to set it, then remetering to confirm. The Nikon FA does the same thing with AI and Ai converted lenses in Program and Shutter priority modes. AI lenses are functionaly identical to K/M lenses apart from their ability to mechnically communicate maximum aperture (the FA is one of two bodies which takes full advantage of that to allow matrix metering). So reality proves you wrong. -Adam J. C. O'Connell wrote: K/M lenses cannot support programmed Exposure modes because in programmed Exposrue modes the camera choosed the Fstop and the shutter speed based on Light condtions. K/M lenses cannot Have their fstops set by the body because They lack the consistant linear stop Down levers ( even non-linear compensation Wont work because the lensse are inconsistant If you try to stop them down by partially Actuating the stop down lever). IF it were possible pentax wouldn't have Bothered with A series lenses. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Adam Maas Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2006 4:23 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Some observations on lens mount capability. I've been thinking about exactly what K/M lenses are capable of, and a few asides. First off, you can do at least Program mode with K/M lenses. In fact I own a camera that offers this with K lenses(Chinon CP-6 Dual Program) and another that does this with the functionally identical Nikon AI lenses (Nikon FA). Shutter Priority is also possible if you are willing to override shutter speed selection in some
Re: matrix metering
yes, in P, Tv and Av. Exposure compensation is manual only in manual mode. -Adam J. C. O'Connell wrote: Can you just dial in aay, ½ a stop exposure compensation And shoot like that all the time in all the exposure modes? jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Godfrey DiGiorgi Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 12:48 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: matrix metering On Oct 22, 2006, at 12:55 PM, Adam Maas wrote: Just to be pedantic, I'll note the FA had AMP (Automatic multi- pattern) metering, matrix metering was introduced on the F801/N8008 (The hardware was identical though). Sure, I'll give you that. ;-) To this day, I find the FA has one of the best meters Nikon's ever produced. In testing, I found it to outperform the later 6 segment units that Nikon used in the late 90's and early 2000's in the low and mid-range bodies. It also performed as well as the 8 segment unit in the F90/F90x. I wanted an FA at one point but was satisfied with the FE2 and FM2, F3. Some folks told me there were a few quality problems with the FAs, but that didn't make the metering system an issue. Never did get on with the later low-, mid-range Nikon film bodies. The 16 segment unit in the *ist's and k1x0D seem to be similarly accurate, and lack the Nikon 5-segment units one failing, the occasional issue with portrait orientation. As I say, the only really issue I've found using the DS body for these past 25,000 exposures is that it tends to underexpose by 0.3-0.7 EV when shooting RAW mode. I think this is because it doesn't recalibrate exposure for RAW format, like the Sony R1 does. A small issue for me. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: My 67 has arrived, first impressions
- Original Message - From: David J Brooks Subject: Re: My 67 has arrived, first impressions Look at the bottom of the camera, you'll see a compartment for a samll battery. You'll need one for the meter. I don't usually use the meter on board, but use my handheld. He'll need it for the shutter as well. It's electronic. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Epson Printer Profiles
it is disabled. It's the same priniting out of qimage too On 10/20/06, Paul Sorenson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Be sure ICM is disabled in the printer driver properties. One of the results of enabling ICM in both Photoshop and the printer driver is prints that are too dark. -P Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Hmm. That sounds like the profiles R1800 aren't particularly good. It might be worth seeing if there are alternative profiles available or having a couple created for your printing needs. Godfrey On Oct 20, 2006, at 10:59 AM, wendy beard wrote: I used to own an Epson 2000P. When I switched to the R1800 my prints came out much darker too. The printing methodology I used was identical. Only difference being the profiles I chose (i.e R1800 ipo 2000P) Wendy On 10/19/06, Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Alas, Godders, I tried all that after your reply to my message about a week ago, and I'm still getting prints that are MUCH darker and warm-color-shifted compared to what is on my (calibrated) monitor. -- 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: Just a Tourist Photo
- Original Message - From: Jens Bladt Subject: Re: PESO: Just a Tourist Photo Nice photo. So, what can they bring in to scare the tourists away More pigeons? Hoodies. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: The JCO survey
How about because of your vile, disgusting language and rude behavior. It's one thing to argue incessantly over the same point, but your style isn't fit for continuous human consumption. Shel [Original Message] From: J. C. O'Connell Screw You, dude. I don't see any reason why anyone Would need/want to leave the list because of my posts. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Camera/Laptop travel cases
As others have mentioned, the Lowepro CompuTrekker AW is excellent for this. The backpack layout makes it a cinch to carry through a busy airport and crowds, and I have had no problems at all using it for carryon. For a shoulder bag oriented carrying arrangement, the Lowepro Stealth Reporter 650AW is worth a look too. There are a LOT of choices in this general vein from Lowepro, Tamrac, Domke, Kata, Billingham, and others. I like these too: Domke F802 or F804 Reporters Satchel Tamrac 469 - Photo Messenger 9 Tamrac 5261 - CyberPro Flyer Godfrey On Oct 22, 2006, at 10:11 PM, rodney almodovar wrote: I've just recently taken a trip without my partner which meant I couldn't shove my laptop/charger into his carryon while I lugged the camera in my carryon. So I need a rugged yet flexible camera/laptop case which I can use for my very few solo travel plans. I'd like something that can hold my laptop, small charger, my *istD, 2 lens, flash, offcamera flash bracket. Needless to say, this will also include room for cards, filters, batteries and other small accesories. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
lens quick change Q?
I figure the answers to this will be all over the map but here goes: When your out shooting and changing lenses fairly frequently, Do you replace the caps all the time? I was walking in the city with my daughter this weekend. We were taking photos for a school project on urban areas. She's 8 so she's in a hurry to get moving all the time. At least until we'd been walking a couple hours and were many blocks from the car, then she wanted to sit on every bench, stoop, open patch of sidewalk, etc Anyhoo, I was switching between a couple lenses. I like to keep the caps on when not in use but I found that I would just leave the hoods on and dump the lens into the bag I was carrying to save time. So, what do you do? Cory sick of looking at message subjects about surveys... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Camera/Laptop travel cases
I really like my Timbuk2 Commute bag. It has more than enough room for my 15.4 wide screen notebook, *istD and two lens. It also has lots of internal sections to keep you organized. It is very well made and comfortable to lug around. The styling is more suited for notebook/messenger use, but it is quite handy to lug photo gear too. http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/retail/catalog.htm?categoryId=7 Perry. On 10/23/06, rodney almodovar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello ya'll, I've just recently taken a trip without my partner which meant I couldn't shove my laptop/charger into his carryon while I lugged the camera in my carryon. So I need a rugged yet flexible camera/laptop case which I can use for my very few solo travel plans. I'd like something that can hold my laptop, small charger, my *istD, 2 lens, flash, offcamera flash bracket. Needless to say, this will also include room for cards, filters, batteries and other small accesories. Thanks! RodinAustin -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Perry Pellechia Primary email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Alternate email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Home Page: http://homer.chem.sc.edu/perry -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
lens quick change Q?
I sorta do just as you talked about most of the time. I do try to find time to replace caps as time permits, especially since my bag is very limited on space. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: lens quick change Q?
I'll often do just that, but just as often I'll throw a cap on over the hood - much easier and simpler than removing a hood and then adding a cap to the lens. Using caps that slip over the lens hood provide a simplicity and ease of use and a degree of extra protection. Isn't this a survey of sorts? Shel [Original Message] From: cbwaters I was switching between a couple lenses. I like to keep the caps on when not in use but I found that I would just leave the hoods on and dump the lens into the bag I was carrying to save time. Cory sick of looking at message subjects about surveys... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PDML Mini-FAQ Link
http://www.graywolfphoto.com/pentax/pdml-faq.html -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: lens quick change Q?
On Oct 23, 2006, at 9:45 AM, cbwaters wrote: So, what do you do? I have a big ziplock plastic bag. Whenever I get a new lens, the front cap comes off and goes in this bag. The hood goes on the lens. The only time the front cap ever sees the lens again is if I decide to sell the lens at some point. Rear caps are different. I keep one on any lens that isn't on a camera. Bob Shell -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT - Photo cards
What's the quality on the calendars like? A friend and I have been looking into printers for calendars. She wants to do a small quantity (around 100) to sell as a fundraiser. We had a couple of sample pages printed up at Staples and I wasn't impressed. I was even less impressed with Futureshop's offerings last year though the card thickness and coil binding was superb, the printing was terrible. Wendy On 10/22/06, John Celio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is off topic, but can anyone recommend an affordable site that prints folded photo holiday/greeting cards? I don't know if this fits what you're looking for, but I have an online photo store for my images through Cafe Press: http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto You can make folding cards, postcards, and myriad other items through them, and at decent prices too (all my prices have a little markup on them. Check cafepress.com for the cost if you order them for yourself) John Celio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: lens quick change Q?
I tend to change the rear caps, but rely on my hoods to protect the front in such situations. -Adam cbwaters wrote: I figure the answers to this will be all over the map but here goes: When your out shooting and changing lenses fairly frequently, Do you replace the caps all the time? I was walking in the city with my daughter this weekend. We were taking photos for a school project on urban areas. She's 8 so she's in a hurry to get moving all the time. At least until we'd been walking a couple hours and were many blocks from the car, then she wanted to sit on every bench, stoop, open patch of sidewalk, etc Anyhoo, I was switching between a couple lenses. I like to keep the caps on when not in use but I found that I would just leave the hoods on and dump the lens into the bag I was carrying to save time. So, what do you do? Cory sick of looking at message subjects about surveys... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: lens quick change Q?
In a message dated 10/23/2006 7:14:41 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I tend to change the rear caps, but rely on my hoods to protect the front in such situations. -Adam Ditto. I put on a rear lens cap, but not always the front cap. If it has a hood it's usually okay in a camera bag. Although I must admit I like Shel's idea and have ever since he first mentioned it -- fitting a plastic cap over the hood, like one that would come off a hot chocolate can, coffee can, whatever. I have just never looked to see what might fit. Want to run that past us again, Shel? What fits? Marnie aka Doe :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Epson Printer Profiles
My prints from the R-200 have been too dark also (about a stop I had been compensating by lightening the image before printing). Now, I just did some experimenting, printing a series of a small image with different settings. I get the closest match setting it to Let Photoshop determine colors, color management on, and no black point compensation. Don't know what options any other printer driver has though. I guess I will have to save this info someplace where I can find it again when I need it. --graywolf wendy beard wrote: it is disabled. It's the same priniting out of qimage too On 10/20/06, Paul Sorenson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Be sure ICM is disabled in the printer driver properties. One of the results of enabling ICM in both Photoshop and the printer driver is prints that are too dark. -P Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Hmm. That sounds like the profiles R1800 aren't particularly good. It might be worth seeing if there are alternative profiles available or having a couple created for your printing needs. Godfrey On Oct 20, 2006, at 10:59 AM, wendy beard wrote: I used to own an Epson 2000P. When I switched to the R1800 my prints came out much darker too. The printing methodology I used was identical. Only difference being the profiles I chose (i.e R1800 ipo 2000P) Wendy On 10/19/06, Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Alas, Godders, I tried all that after your reply to my message about a week ago, and I'm still getting prints that are MUCH darker and warm-color-shifted compared to what is on my (calibrated) monitor. -- 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: lens quick change Q?
A system I'm going to follow, to a greater degree, in the future. I usually replace the front cap if moving on to the next possible shoot, especially if traveling a dirt or gravel road. At the end of the day, I've spent many a frustration 20 or 30 minutes searching every inch of my rig for that one cap I I must have dropped somewhere'. I didn't, I find many between the seat cushions or under 120 lbs of stuff in the rear cargo area. I, also, spend some time changing from whatever filter back to a UV. (I think I want the UV when in higher elevations). Seems I've used every lens during the day. I did buy a couple folding filter pouches and find them much handier than the frustration of looking for the correct size filter case. Ever leave a lens perched on a rock or log and walk off without it? That can quickly get you out of the motel and back in the field..before dark. My evening motel relaxing/sipping time will start even sooner in the future. Jack --- Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Oct 23, 2006, at 9:45 AM, cbwaters wrote: So, what do you do? I have a big ziplock plastic bag. Whenever I get a new lens, the front cap comes off and goes in this bag. The hood goes on the lens. The only time the front cap ever sees the lens again is if I decide to sell the lens at some point. Rear caps are different. I keep one on any lens that isn't on a camera. Bob Shell -- 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: lens quick change Q?
I've used caps from many sources - Jelly Belly containers, Hershey's syrup, older caps from Pringles, various soup cans, baking powder or baking soda caps, etc. I no longer remember which caps fit what hoods. Some caps require a wrap or two of tape around the hood to make the fit secure. And I don't always know the origin of the hoods. Some are generic that I've acquired over the years, some are Pentax hoods from Super Tak lenses, some are Nikon HN-series hoods, and I've even used a Pentax 6x7 hood on the A*85/1.4. Shel [Original Message] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ditto. I put on a rear lens cap, but not always the front cap. If it has a hood it's usually okay in a camera bag. Although I must admit I like Shel's idea and have ever since he first mentioned it -- fitting a plastic cap over the hood, like one that would come off a hot chocolate can, coffee can, whatever. I have just never looked to see what might fit. Want to run that past us again, Shel? What fits? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: lens quick change Q?
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 10/23/2006 7:14:41 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I tend to change the rear caps, but rely on my hoods to protect the front in such situations. -Adam Ditto. I put on a rear lens cap, but not always the front cap. If it has a hood it's usually okay in a camera bag. Although I must admit I like Shel's idea and have ever since he first mentioned it -- fitting a plastic cap over the hood, like one that would come off a hot chocolate can, coffee can, whatever. I have just never looked to see what might fit. Want to run that past us again, Shel? What fits? Marnie aka Doe :-) The problem with that is that it doesn't work with petal hoods. Works like a charm with straight hoods though, so it's great for telezooms and primes that don't come with petal hoods. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Blast From the Past
Pot. Kettle. Black. ;-) Thanks, I've decided to stick with A series and up for the K10D. Uh, not trying to start another you know what discussion here, but it just seems simpler. Marnie aka Doe Thanks ... you're usually so critical and such a nit picker that an unqualified pat on the back is something special. BTW, that K120/2.8 is one great lens. Highly recommended. Shel [Original Message] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Old news, old story, old image, old gear, old film ... http://home.earthlink.net/~ebay-pics/blastfrompast.html = A true blast from the past, huh? Nice one, Shel. I really like the framing. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: lens quick change Q?
Schneider makes slip-on lens caps in a lot of sizes. You can order them off their website. Also a google search for slip-on and push-on lens caps will find some others. I have seen Tupperware lids used. --graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 10/23/2006 7:14:41 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I tend to change the rear caps, but rely on my hoods to protect the front in such situations. -Adam Ditto. I put on a rear lens cap, but not always the front cap. If it has a hood it's usually okay in a camera bag. Although I must admit I like Shel's idea and have ever since he first mentioned it -- fitting a plastic cap over the hood, like one that would come off a hot chocolate can, coffee can, whatever. I have just never looked to see what might fit. Want to run that past us again, Shel? What fits? Marnie aka Doe :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Camera/Laptop travel cases
I have the Commute XL model and have to agree (I chose the larger one as it can handle my PowerBook 15 as well as the slightly wider/ deeper photo portfolios I tend to carry around.) The main compartment is a little awkward to get gear in and out of when I have the laptop in the bag, though, as it is long and somewhat narrow. It's certainly fine for use when carrying equipment on travel, and when using it as a shooting bag I just leave the laptop at home or in my hotel room so the bag is more suitable for field work. A set of padded lens divider pockets such as available for the Domke F802/F804 camera satchels works great with it too. Godfrey On Oct 23, 2006, at 7:02 AM, Perry Pellechia wrote: I really like my Timbuk2 Commute bag. It has more than enough room for my 15.4 wide screen notebook, *istD and two lens. It also has lots of internal sections to keep you organized. It is very well made and comfortable to lug around. The styling is more suited for notebook/messenger use, but it is quite handy to lug photo gear too. http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/retail/catalog.htm?categoryId=7 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: lens quick change Q?
You may be right about that, but recently I made some tests using petal hoods and found that in some instances straight hoods (to use your term) provided better protection. Very few of my lenses sport the hoods that they came with, especially in this digital age. A case in point is the honking big hood that comes with the 16-45. I swapped that for screw in, straight hood (don't recall which one now as the lens was on loan and has since been returned) that was smaller in many dimensions, provided better protection from flare, and which would take a cap that slipped over the hood. Shel [Original Message] From: Adam Maas Although I must admit I like Shel's idea and have ever since he first mentioned it -- fitting a plastic cap over the hood, like one that would come off a hot chocolate can, coffee can, whatever. I have just never looked to see what might fit. Want to run that past us again, Shel? What fits? Marnie aka Doe :-) The problem with that is that it doesn't work with petal hoods. Works like a charm with straight hoods though, so it's great for telezooms and primes that don't come with petal hoods. -Adam -- 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: lens quick change Q?
In a message dated 10/23/2006 7:55:28 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ever leave a lens perched on a rock or log and walk off without it? That can quickly get you out of the motel and back in the field..before dark. My evening motel relaxing/sipping time will start even sooner in the future. Jack No. Caps, yes. If I am going to shoot with more than one lens I take a camera bag. That's the only way I can carry more than one lens at a time anyway. And I check the bag before I move on to another location. As I get older I trust my memory less and less. Although I have driven off, twice, with a video I meant to return to the video store still sitting on top of the car. Once I bounced off before I got out of the driveway. Another, I made it about twenty minutes into my trip, then suddenly heard a bang, bang. Looked back and a video was in the street. Stopped the car at the side of road, ducked through heavy traffic and got it. Returned it, it was fine. Simply amazing it stayed on top that long. Both were fine, no extra charges either time. Of course, those were videos, not dvds. I and they might not fare as well now. At least neither was a baby. :-) Marnie aka Doe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: lens quick change Q?
I replace both front rear cap at lens changes. Dave On 10/23/06, cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I figure the answers to this will be all over the map but here goes: When your out shooting and changing lenses fairly frequently, Do you replace the caps all the time? I was walking in the city with my daughter this weekend. We were taking photos for a school project on urban areas. She's 8 so she's in a hurry to get moving all the time. At least until we'd been walking a couple hours and were many blocks from the car, then she wanted to sit on every bench, stoop, open patch of sidewalk, etc Anyhoo, I was switching between a couple lenses. I like to keep the caps on when not in use but I found that I would just leave the hoods on and dump the lens into the bag I was carrying to save time. So, what do you do? Cory sick of looking at message subjects about surveys... -- 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: lens quick change Q?
Oh yeah ... I forgot ... The DA14 with fitted hood has a very very large front element and taking the lens hood on and off is a bit of a pain. I worried about the front element being scratched as the hood is not deep at all. So for that lens, I bought a large size OpTech Hood Hat, which stretches over the lens hood before I drop the lens into a slot in the bottom of the bag. Works like a charm and is much handier in the field than juggling a lens cap and the big lens hood. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: lens quick change Q?
On Oct 23, 2006, at 10:52 AM, Adam Maas wrote: The problem with that is that it doesn't work with petal hoods. Works like a charm with straight hoods though, so it's great for telezooms and primes that don't come with petal hoods. I don't remember the brand name at the moment, but you can buy covers with elastic made to fit over jars, cups, bowls, etc., in the grocery story. They are made of thin plastic like plastic bags, but the elastic holds them on and they will fit down over every petal hood I have encountered. I keep some on hand to use in really dusty environments. Bob Shell -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: lens quick change Q?
Godders, I've done that for years, and it works great. I can carry two lenses in the space for one. Some different techniques and epoxies have been tried, and although none of the caps have separated, the later attempts both look nicer and might even be a little stronger. If you'd like some tips or ideas, just let me know. My first attempt was sent to Bob Walkden several years ago, and AFAIK, he's still using the back-to-back caps I made for his Leica glass. Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi Another thing I'm going to do is buy six rear caps and glue them together into pair. That will make it easier when doing a quick change to transfer the cap from one lens to the next ... just connect the lens you just took off to the one you just pulled out, then twist the one going to the camera off and drop the other back into the bag. Godfrey On Oct 23, 2006, at 6:45 AM, cbwaters wrote: I figure the answers to this will be all over the map but here goes: When your out shooting and changing lenses fairly frequently, Do you replace the caps all the time? I was walking in the city with my daughter this weekend. We were taking photos for a school project on urban areas. She's 8 so she's in a hurry to get moving all the time. At least until we'd been walking a couple hours and were many blocks from the car, then she wanted to sit on every bench, stoop, open patch of sidewalk, etc Anyhoo, I was switching between a couple lenses. I like to keep the caps on when not in use but I found that I would just leave the hoods on and dump the lens into the bag I was carrying to save time. So, what do you do? -- 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 - Blast From the Past
It is simpler if you're buying new lenses, and at some point I'll get new glass, but I've no plans to discard at least some of the mount glass I own. Thing is, there's no fixed focal length 120mm lens available from Pentax other than in K-mount. Shel [Original Message] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, I've decided to stick with A series and up for the K10D. Uh, not trying to start another you know what discussion here, but it just seems simpler. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: lens quick change Q?
My working kit for the trip I just returned from included three lenses (DA21, FA35, FA77) and the DS body. I used a Tamrac SuperLight 5 case to work out of. I ripped out all the standard dividers and fitted two at the bottom of the bag to provide 'drop in' compartments for three lenses. On top of that I folded up a Domke Wrap to provide a soft cover for the lens compartments that the camera can sit on with a lens fitted. In addition, I slipped a climbing carabiner onto the shoulder strap to work in conjunction with the wrist strap I always have on the camera. Like Bob, I remove the front caps when I buy a lens and fit a screw- in metal lens hood that sits permanently on the lens unless I put the lens into storage for some reason. Lenses drop into their 'slots' in the bottom of the bag hood down protecting the front element. If I'm working quickly, the rear cap is left off to minimize the possibility of losing them or scratching the rear element (the folded Domke Wrap will protect the back of the lens if you keep it clean). Normally, I work a little slower and replace the rear caps as I switch lenses for maximum protection. I use three slots for carrying two lenses and one on the camera because that way you can always drop a lens into an available slot. I can also carry an additional lens that way. The carabiner comes in handy if you need to juggle two lenses and a rear cap, want a third hand to hold the camera body. I just hang the body on the carabiner with the wrist strap. Another thing I'm going to do is buy six rear caps and glue them together into pair. That will make it easier when doing a quick change to transfer the cap from one lens to the next ... just connect the lens you just took off to the one you just pulled out, then twist the one going to the camera off and drop the other back into the bag. Godfrey On Oct 23, 2006, at 6:45 AM, cbwaters wrote: I figure the answers to this will be all over the map but here goes: When your out shooting and changing lenses fairly frequently, Do you replace the caps all the time? I was walking in the city with my daughter this weekend. We were taking photos for a school project on urban areas. She's 8 so she's in a hurry to get moving all the time. At least until we'd been walking a couple hours and were many blocks from the car, then she wanted to sit on every bench, stoop, open patch of sidewalk, etc Anyhoo, I was switching between a couple lenses. I like to keep the caps on when not in use but I found that I would just leave the hoods on and dump the lens into the bag I was carrying to save time. So, what do you do? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: lens quick change Q?
True ... and I've used a few when need be. But they can be spendy and sometimes hard to come by. The supermarket approach is a lot less expensive. However, the bottom line is that there are numerous alternatives to the more typically used lens cap. BTW, even Pentax made some slip on caps a while back, although I've only seen them for lenses that took 49-mm and 52-mm lenses. Shel [Original Message] From: graywolf Schneider makes slip-on lens caps in a lot of sizes. You can order them off their website. Also a google search for slip-on and push-on lens caps will find some others. I have seen Tupperware lids used. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Show in Japan
We'll see how people report this weekend from Tokyo. Ken - Ken, are reports of the weekend show coming in? Thanks, Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Somebody talk me out of it
On Mon, Oct 23, 2006 at 09:33:50AM +0200, Jens Bladt wrote: Yes, well raod racing is probably predictable enough for manual focusing. Other things may not be. But then again - Pentax AF often isn't fast enough for moving subjects. It's odd how people keep repeating this, and yet there are several of us on this list who find the AF quite fast enough to shoot race cars travelling at anything up to 200MPH. That doesn't mean there isn't room for improvement; I'm really looking forward to the K10D with DA* SDM lenses. But I miss a whole heck of a lot more shots by tripping the shutter at the wrong time, or not quite getting all the car in the frame, than I do to auto-focus failures. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: My 67 has arrived, first impressions
The battery runs the meter and the shutter. I forgot to mention that in my earlier reply. I tested mine with a roll of tranny film. Exposures were good and the photos very crisp.Thats what made me really appreciate this camera, the 6x7 slides.:-) I'm happy with mine even if i did pay 3 times what you did. vbg Dave Quoting J and K Messervy [EMAIL PROTECTED]: The camera has a battery in it and the battery is ok, according to the test lamp. Certainly the shutter fires ok. James - Original Message - From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 9:49 PM Subject: Re: My 67 has arrived, first impressions Quoting J and K Messervy [EMAIL PROTECTED]: First impressionit's enormous! I've loaded some film and it wasn't particularly tricky. The metered prism is a little loose on it's mounting, on close inspection, the foam around the prism is almost gone...I hope that doesn't affect the operation. I don't have a lens yet, it's arriving tomorrow. The meter needle in the prism has not moved when I've turned it on and fiddled with it. I'm hoping that it only works with a lens attached. If it is supposed to work even without a lens attached, then it's stuffed. :( James Look at the bottom of the camera, you'll see a compartment for a samll battery. You'll need one for the meter. I don't usually use the meter on board, but use my handheld. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Equine Photography in York Region -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Equine Photography in York Region -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: lens quick change Q?
While the same as your back to back caps, I have a different intent in mind. I won't store lenses back to back on a siamesed cap ... that makes the total package too long for my bag/slot design and means hunting for the right lens as part of a lens pair, can mean even more bits to juggle. I tried it with my Leica gear some years ago but didn't like it very much. The purpose for the back to back rear caps is to enable changing the lens more quickly and reducing the amount of bits juggling you have to do in the operation of pull out a lens - pull the rear cap - put a cap on the lens you just took off the camera. With back to back rear caps, you twist a lens onto the one you just pulled from the bag, then hold the cap and twist the other right off, barely moving your hands. The lens that goes in the bag has a cap on the rear in the end, with a siamesed rear cap opening unused. Because I will not depend on the caps to stick together with the weight of two lenses bearing on the cement joint, almost any cement will do (epoxy, rubber cement, cyanoacrilate ...). Their join could always be reinforced with a glued in reinforcing ring too. Godfrey On Oct 23, 2006, at 8:23 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: I've done that for years, and it works great. I can carry two lenses in the space for one. Some different techniques and epoxies have been tried, and although none of the caps have separated, the later attempts both look nicer and might even be a little stronger. If you'd like some tips or ideas, just let me know. My first attempt was sent to Bob Walkden several years ago, and AFAIK, he's still using the back-to-back caps I made for his Leica glass. Another thing I'm going to do is buy six rear caps and glue them together into pair. That will make it easier when doing a quick change to transfer the cap from one lens to the next ... just connect the lens you just took off to the one you just pulled out, then twist the one going to the camera off and drop the other back into the bag. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: lens quick change Q?
LOL ... slip on caps are, for me, almost always slip off caps. I always find them dropped off in my bag or lost entirely. I replace slip on caps, such as delivered with the FA77 and DA21, with generic clip on plastic caps that I buy for $6 each at the local camera shop. Much more secure. ;-) For the DA14, I wanted a stretch sock that fits over the very wide lens hood so I could keep the hood on the lens when I stuffed it back into the bag without risking that huge front element. OpTech produces the 'hood hats' in several sizes, this is a representative one: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home? O=productlistA=detailsQ=sku=221936is=REGaddedTroughType=search or http://tinyurl.com/ydbcyq I can't remember the diameter that I bought offhand but it works perfectly: stretches over the lens hood and stays securely in place. I used to use a smaller one with the FA28-105 lens and its tulip hood as well since the hood was again pretty shallow. Godfrey On Oct 23, 2006, at 8:37 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: True ... and I've used a few when need be. But they can be spendy and sometimes hard to come by. The supermarket approach is a lot less expensive. However, the bottom line is that there are numerous alternatives to the more typically used lens cap. BTW, even Pentax made some slip on caps a while back, although I've only seen them for lenses that took 49-mm and 52-mm lenses. Schneider makes slip-on lens caps in a lot of sizes. You can order them off their website. Also a google search for slip-on and push-on lens caps will find some others. I have seen Tupperware lids used. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Blast From the Past
The closest lens to provide an equivalent field of view on the DSLR format is the FA77, if that's what you're after. It does pretty well... 120mm is pretty close to the longest focal length I use with any frequency, for which the FA135/2.8 IF suffices nicely. Godfrey On Oct 23, 2006, at 8:26 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: It is simpler if you're buying new lenses, and at some point I'll get new glass, but I've no plans to discard at least some of the mount glass I own. Thing is, there's no fixed focal length 120mm lens available from Pentax other than in K-mount. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Somebody talk me out of it
On Oct 23, 2006, at 9:35 AM, John Francis wrote: On Mon, Oct 23, 2006 at 09:33:50AM +0200, Jens Bladt wrote: Yes, well raod racing is probably predictable enough for manual focusing. Other things may not be. But then again - Pentax AF often isn't fast enough for moving subjects. It's odd how people keep repeating this, and yet there are several of us on this list who find the AF quite fast enough to shoot race cars travelling at anything up to 200MPH. That doesn't mean there isn't room for improvement; I'm really looking forward to the K10D with DA* SDM lenses. But I miss a whole heck of a lot more shots by tripping the shutter at the wrong time, or not quite getting all the car in the frame, than I do to auto-focus failures. I agree. Both of these were made using AF, and I think the DS did a pretty good job of it in both cases. http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/27p.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/39p.htm BTW, the rendering on the second was deliberate... ;-) Much of road racing is fairly predictable with regard to focus points, but I find manual focusing to be just as effective even when it is not. It takes some skill and practice, and as John says, timing is all important. If you haven't done much of this kind of work, Jens, you probably can't really speak from experience. I've been photographing road racing events since about 1972, before there were any autofocus SLRs. AF provides a new tool for the work and has engendered a new style of photographs from what it can do, but does not obsolete older techniques. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax sighting today
Hey, it's not nice to call Mark an oldie... Paul Stenquist wrote: Cool. It's interesting how often the oldies show up. How many times a week do you run? I did my normal 4K morning run. No Pentax cameras on my route unless I bring one:-). And you're a spring chicken compared to me. I started running when I was 43. I'm now 58. I've been running at least 12 miles a week for the last 15 years. Helps counter my whiskey habit :-). Paul On Oct 22, 2006, at 4:42 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: I ran a 10k race this morning (and I'm getting old and slow) and while staggering through the finishing chute I noticed one of the race officials taking some photos... with a Spotmatic F! I complimented him on his beautiful camera :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Things should be made as simple as possible -- but no simpler. --Albert Einstein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: For those who worry about K10D release...
Funny I couldn't find that message even after putting the broken url back together. Mark Roberts wrote: Jim King wrote: Good news! Ned Bunnell, Pentax Marketing Director in the US, advises that the US release is still scheduled for early November in this DPR Pentax forum thread: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp? forum=1036message=20561036 His post was in reply to a somewhat intemperate post (actually only one of many) by a regular in that forum. Frankly, I wouldn't have been so gentle... A agree with you here. Ned's a class act. I think it's pretty cool that he participates in an online forum like that. He shoots some pretty nice stuff himself sometimes. In the DP review post he references an interesting entry in his blog: http://nedbunnell.blogspot.com/2006/10/wired-rates-k100d-best-of-test.html -- Things should be made as simple as possible -- but no simpler. --Albert Einstein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: lens quick change Q?
I've never had good luck with the generic caps as they tend to fall off too easily, I've pretty much settled on replacing all my lenscaps slowly with Tamron caps, which allow easy removal with a bayonet hood mounted for all sizes othern than 49mm. -Adam Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: LOL ... slip on caps are, for me, almost always slip off caps. I always find them dropped off in my bag or lost entirely. I replace slip on caps, such as delivered with the FA77 and DA21, with generic clip on plastic caps that I buy for $6 each at the local camera shop. Much more secure. ;-) For the DA14, I wanted a stretch sock that fits over the very wide lens hood so I could keep the hood on the lens when I stuffed it back into the bag without risking that huge front element. OpTech produces the 'hood hats' in several sizes, this is a representative one: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home? O=productlistA=detailsQ=sku=221936is=REGaddedTroughType=search or http://tinyurl.com/ydbcyq I can't remember the diameter that I bought offhand but it works perfectly: stretches over the lens hood and stays securely in place. I used to use a smaller one with the FA28-105 lens and its tulip hood as well since the hood was again pretty shallow. Godfrey On Oct 23, 2006, at 8:37 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: True ... and I've used a few when need be. But they can be spendy and sometimes hard to come by. The supermarket approach is a lot less expensive. However, the bottom line is that there are numerous alternatives to the more typically used lens cap. BTW, even Pentax made some slip on caps a while back, although I've only seen them for lenses that took 49-mm and 52-mm lenses. Schneider makes slip-on lens caps in a lot of sizes. You can order them off their website. Also a google search for slip-on and push-on lens caps will find some others. I have seen Tupperware lids used. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: lens quick change Q?
I've done that. Once in Colorado (Maroon Bells) after loading everything, I backed up and as I stopped to change direction, I heard a noise over my head. Got out and removed the LX from the roof. It had rocked on the tripod QR plate just enough to be audible. Several years ago, I dumped a 270 Remington w/scope off the roof onto the hood and then the asphalt. Split the forend and scuffed the bolt handle some. Another time.oh, never mind. Jack --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 10/23/2006 7:55:28 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ever leave a lens perched on a rock or log and walk off without it? That can quickly get you out of the motel and back in the field..before dark. My evening motel relaxing/sipping time will start even sooner in the future. Jack No. Caps, yes. If I am going to shoot with more than one lens I take a camera bag. That's the only way I can carry more than one lens at a time anyway. And I check the bag before I move on to another location. As I get older I trust my memory less and less. Although I have driven off, twice, with a video I meant to return to the video store still sitting on top of the car. Once I bounced off before I got out of the driveway. Another, I made it about twenty minutes into my trip, then suddenly heard a bang, bang. Looked back and a video was in the street. Stopped the car at the side of road, ducked through heavy traffic and got it. Returned it, it was fine. Simply amazing it stayed on top that long. Both were fine, no extra charges either time. Of course, those were videos, not dvds. I and they might not fare as well now. At least neither was a baby. :-) Marnie aka Doe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: The JCO survey
I might feel betrayed by Pentax if they had changed their mount, but the only real improvements, (or changes for that matter, aside from removing the aperture simulator, and re-introducing the power contacts), in the K mount with the introduction of DSLRs have been in in the digital communications channel. Nothing that that Pentax has done shows any mount RD. The same jigs that were used on the earliest Kaf mount will work with the present mount. Electronics and software are much less expensive to update than electromechanical hardware. Based on this I do not expect any major changes in Pentax's lens mount in the foreseeable future. I do expect that the aperture simulator will disappear from 645d and thus the use of the aperture ring on that line of cameras. The software for bother 645 and K mount cameras will be identical. William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: P. J. Alling Subject: Re: The JCO survey I have K and M lenses I bought brand new. They've served you well. Consider yourself lucky you didn't buy Canon FD lenses as you use them on your DSLR camera. William Robb -- Things should be made as simple as possible -- but no simpler. --Albert Einstein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GESO -- Kiss My Axe
On 10/23/06, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 10/23/06, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I took these Saturday at a fall festival in southern PA. The Penn State Woodsmen were there. They are a woodcutting team from Mont Alto, PA. Not quite what I expected to see, but they event was fun to shoot. There are about 23 photos in the gallery, but I'll be weeding most of them out over the next day or two and then spending a bit more time adjusting those I keep. Any and all comments are much appreciated. http://s89612411.onlinehome.us/photo/gallery/Kiss-My-Axe Beautiful women with large handtools. Yeah, baby!! I'm a lumberjack and I'm okay, I work all night and I sleep all day... ;-) I cut down trees, I eat my lunch I go to the lavat'ry On Wednesdays I go shopping And have buttered scones for tea Actually, those are very nice pix. Thanks, Frank! -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: For those who worry about K10D release...
P. J. Alling wrote: Funny I couldn't find that message even after putting the broken url back together. Just came up fine for me: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=20561036 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: For those who worry about K10D release...
Funny, I could just by taking out the space and carriage return. http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=20561036 or http://tinyurl.com/y53wh6 and http://nedbunnell.blogspot.com/ gets you right to the blog spot mentioned easily too. Godfrey On Oct 23, 2006, at 10:35 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: Funny I couldn't find that message even after putting the broken url back together. A agree with you here. Ned's a class act. I think it's pretty cool that he participates in an online forum like that. He shoots some pretty nice stuff himself sometimes. In the DP review post he references an interesting entry in his blog: http://nedbunnell.blogspot.com/2006/10/wired-rates-k100d-best-of- test.html Good news! Ned Bunnell, Pentax Marketing Director in the US, advises that the US release is still scheduled for early November in this DPR Pentax forum thread: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp? forum=1036message=20561036 His post was in reply to a somewhat intemperate post (actually only one of many) by a regular in that forum. Frankly, I wouldn't have been so gentle... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: lens quick change Q?
In a message dated 10/23/2006 10:30:33 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Another time.oh, never mind. Jack === Hehehehe. One can carry the absent minded professor approach to life a little too far sometimes. Marnie aka Doe ;-) Although, sometimes, it has its advantages. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Blast From the Past
Thanks, I've decided to stick with A series and up for the K10D. Uh, not trying to start another you know what discussion here, but it just seems simpler. Marnie aka Doe At this point I'd strongly recommend going for F or later lenses, unless you think the K10D will be the last body you'll ever buy; I don't think it will be too long before we see cameras that will depend on the presence of that digital signal communication path for full operation. When that happens it's quite possible that an A lens will be treated no differently from any earlier K-mount. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: lens quick change Q?
I've built a simple habit into my handling of cameras and gear around automobiles and motorcycles: When loading and unloading, if they're not going into the interior (or an attached bag with respect to the motorcycles) they always go onto the ground, not the roof or seat. I'm much more likely to notice a bag or camera that I've momentarily forgotten on the ground than on the roof or seat, and much less likely to subject it to a fall. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: lens quick change Q?
Great thread. Lots of useful ideas here. Thanks. dk On 10/23/06, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: While the same as your back to back caps, I have a different intent in mind. I won't store lenses back to back on a siamesed cap ... that makes the total package too long for my bag/slot design and means hunting for the right lens as part of a lens pair, can mean even more bits to juggle. I tried it with my Leica gear some years ago but didn't like it very much. The purpose for the back to back rear caps is to enable changing the lens more quickly and reducing the amount of bits juggling you have to do in the operation of pull out a lens - pull the rear cap - put a cap on the lens you just took off the camera. With back to back rear caps, you twist a lens onto the one you just pulled from the bag, then hold the cap and twist the other right off, barely moving your hands. The lens that goes in the bag has a cap on the rear in the end, with a siamesed rear cap opening unused. Because I will not depend on the caps to stick together with the weight of two lenses bearing on the cement joint, almost any cement will do (epoxy, rubber cement, cyanoacrilate ...). Their join could always be reinforced with a glued in reinforcing ring too. Godfrey On Oct 23, 2006, at 8:23 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: I've done that for years, and it works great. I can carry two lenses in the space for one. Some different techniques and epoxies have been tried, and although none of the caps have separated, the later attempts both look nicer and might even be a little stronger. If you'd like some tips or ideas, just let me know. My first attempt was sent to Bob Walkden several years ago, and AFAIK, he's still using the back-to-back caps I made for his Leica glass. Another thing I'm going to do is buy six rear caps and glue them together into pair. That will make it easier when doing a quick change to transfer the cap from one lens to the next ... just connect the lens you just took off to the one you just pulled out, then twist the one going to the camera off and drop the other back into the bag. -- 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: For those who worry about K10D release...
Pentax hasn't had a runaway success since the late 1970's early 1980's. I doubt the staff even remembered what it was like. J and K Messervy wrote: They should have anticipated the demand. Anyone could see a body with those specs for that price would be in high demand. - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 8:33 AM Subject: Re: For those who worry about K10D release... I've pre-ordered in a couple of places. No one has asked for money down. They will charge the card when the camera ships. Not a problem. I think Pentax is being very up front about this. I applaud thier handling of this release. Obviously, the camera is going to be in great demand. They may not have anticipated that, but they're handling it well. Kudos to them. Good news for us. Paul On Oct 22, 2006, at 6:09 PM, Digital Image Studio wrote: On 23/10/06, Jim King [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good news! Ned Bunnell, Pentax Marketing Director in the US, advises that the US release is still scheduled for early November in this DPR Pentax forum thread: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp? forum=1036message=20561036 His post was in reply to a somewhat intemperate post (actually only one of many) by a regular in that forum. Frankly, I wouldn't have been so gentle... If Pentax weren't so ambiguous in their limited press-releases these lines of questions wouldn't be so prevalent but they don't. There appear to be a lot of people who have put money down on a new K10D, if I were one of them I too would be keen for confirmation of the actual delivery dates. Potential buyers will always ask questions so it's inappropriate to place the blame other than with Pentax. -- 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Things should be made as simple as possible -- but no simpler. --Albert Einstein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: The JCO survey
This is the first time I have put anybody in a kill file. It's more than I can stand or have time for (just deleting the unread posts is a pain in the neck). Tom C. Original Message Follows From: Daniel J. Matyola [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: The JCO survey Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2006 15:37:23 -0400 I have left this list on three separate occasions in the recent past because I found the attitude of, and the comments by, J. C. O'Connell so disturbing. I was afraid that if I continued to read such material, I would disgrace myself by descending to the same level. Can we end this thread and move on? Please? Dan M On 10/21/06, J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At least I don't contradict myself, that's the worst Possible thing to do in a so called discussion Or debate. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 10:47 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: The JCO survey You responses are so demeaning and insipid that they brand you as a complete asshole for however long you remain a member of this list. JCO, your are dead meat as far as most of us are concerned. Paul On Oct 21, 2006, at 10:16 PM, J. C. O'Connell wrote: Not so quick you big dummy. He, by his own admission Said he really liked the automation his newer lenses Provide. Well, well, well, if he likes automation, its Pretty stupid to say its of no consequence or important To have the K/M automation features removed. If he Doesn't care about the very things he says he likes alot, that Makes him QUITE illogical by any standards. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Keith McGuinness Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2006 8:26 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: The JCO survey Shel Belinkoff wrote: It's not an either/or proposition. I can shoot any way I please, and get pleasure of varying degrees from whatever my choice is. Of course, you're so blinded by what you perceive as being the one and only way of doing things, you can't understand that. Of course! And I agreed with Shel's original post on how he shoots with the various lenses. His point was, simply, that because of the way he shoots, the loss of the aperture thingy is of little consequence. THAT argument is simple and perfectly logical. Suggesting that the way the he shoots is illogical is beside the point. He can use his camera and lenses any way he likes to get the pictures he wants. If it works for him, then that's the end of that argument. Keith McG -- 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 -- 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: Pentax sighting today
On 10/23/06, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey, it's not nice to call Mark an oldie... Sometimes the truth isn't nice. g,dr -frank, currently looking for a new ride down to GFM next year. Dave, we can make it without a stop in Pittsburg, right? g -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: lens quick change Q?
Sometimes, I then replace the caps when I have a chance. cbwaters wrote: I figure the answers to this will be all over the map but here goes: When your out shooting and changing lenses fairly frequently, Do you replace the caps all the time? I was walking in the city with my daughter this weekend. We were taking photos for a school project on urban areas. She's 8 so she's in a hurry to get moving all the time. At least until we'd been walking a couple hours and were many blocks from the car, then she wanted to sit on every bench, stoop, open patch of sidewalk, etc Anyhoo, I was switching between a couple lenses. I like to keep the caps on when not in use but I found that I would just leave the hoods on and dump the lens into the bag I was carrying to save time. So, what do you do? Cory sick of looking at message subjects about surveys... -- Things should be made as simple as possible -- but no simpler. --Albert Einstein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: lens quick change Q?
Or you'll be reminded as the tire backs over it. grin Jack --- Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've built a simple habit into my handling of cameras and gear around automobiles and motorcycles: When loading and unloading, if they're not going into the interior (or an attached bag with respect to the motorcycles) they always go onto the ground, not the roof or seat. I'm much more likely to notice a bag or camera that I've momentarily forgotten on the ground than on the roof or seat, and much less likely to subject it to a fall. Godfrey -- 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: lens quick change Q?
In a message dated 10/23/2006 11:00:35 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm much more likely to notice a bag or camera that I've momentarily forgotten on the ground than on the roof or seat, and much less likely to subject it to a fall. Godfrey == Good idea. Noted. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: lens quick change Q?
LOL It sure is more valuable and useful than that JCO business. Shel [Original Message] From: Dave Kennedy Great thread. Lots of useful ideas here. Thanks. dk -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
GESO -- Kiss My Axe
I took these Saturday at a fall festival in southern PA. The Penn State Woodsmen were there. They are a woodcutting team from Mont Alto, PA. Not quite what I expected to see, but they event was fun to shoot. There are about 23 photos in the gallery, but I'll be weeding most of them out over the next day or two and then spending a bit more time adjusting those I keep. Any and all comments are much appreciated. http://s89612411.onlinehome.us/photo/gallery/Kiss-My-Axe -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: Leccinum Aurantiacum (mushrooms :-)
From a strawl through the woods yesterday ... On a walk in the woods in our Polder in Flevoland, we found a whole bunch of this species ... For such a young forest (the polder is less than 40 years old :-) the diversity in mushrooms is amazing. The three new ones in the gallerie are an edible species, very popular in Germany (Rotkappe). http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?list=8 I like the bright pure orange, hard to catch in the photographs. Comments, as always, very welcome! Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: The JCO survey
When I took a professional typing course they Taught use to use the right pinky for the ' . (apostrophe) I simply hate that one and always seem to miss it if I don't slow down and look. jco jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Shell Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 6:54 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: The JCO survey On Oct 23, 2006, at 6:23 AM, J. C. O'Connell wrote: Why that link? I know the apostrophe is Supposed to be there but I told you I omit it on purpose On this list and others. This isnt a job resume. Its dirt cheap disposable internet quick typed chat. The apostrophe is a hard key to hit for me when Touch typing fast( it uses the right pinky in a weird Lateral move from base semicolon.) What kind of keyboard do you have? On mine the apostrophe is just to the left of the return key. When I want to type joe's an idiot I use my ring finger to hit the apostrophe and don't even notice. I learned touch typing in the 60s and seem to recall that the apostrophe is somewhere else on a typewriter keyboard, but no longer have one of those beasts. Personally, I think proper punctuation is essential to accurate communication. Bob -- 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: lens quick change Q?
What bag are you using? With the Domke 803 I only run into height problems when using longer lenses, especially with hoods on them.. But, if as you say, the 77mm is the longest you use, with a bag such as the Domke I can't think of any combination that would be too long. Your point about juggling has, for me at least, not been an issue, but I can see how under certain circumstance, it might be. When experimenting with glues and designs, I found that sanding the ends of the caps helped produce a stronger join. I use one of those glues that come in two attached tubes that get mixed just before application. I also use a Handi-Clamp to solidly hold the two caps together while the glue is drying. I got my clamp at a local Ace Hardware store, but an almost identical one (save for color, it seems) can be had through Amazon. http://tinyurl.com/yn6htk http://www.amazon.com/Irwin-59200CD-Quick-Grip-2-Handi-Clamp/dp/B51WSG I mention all this, not just for you, but for others reading the thread who may find the information useful. Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi While the same as your back to back caps, I have a different intent in mind. I won't store lenses back to back on a siamesed cap ... that makes the total package too long for my bag/slot design and means hunting for the right lens as part of a lens pair, can mean even more bits to juggle. I tried it with my Leica gear some years ago but didn't like it very much. The purpose for the back to back rear caps is to enable changing the lens more quickly and reducing the amount of bits juggling you have to do in the operation of pull out a lens - pull the rear cap - put a cap on the lens you just took off the camera. With back to back rear caps, you twist a lens onto the one you just pulled from the bag, then hold the cap and twist the other right off, barely moving your hands. The lens that goes in the bag has a cap on the rear in the end, with a siamesed rear cap opening unused. Because I will not depend on the caps to stick together with the weight of two lenses bearing on the cement joint, almost any cement will do (epoxy, rubber cement, cyanoacrilate ...). Their join could always be reinforced with a glued in reinforcing ring too. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: The JCO survey
My relpies are of the same tone as the posts Directed at me. I never start with the name Calling but I will certainly volley. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Shel Belinkoff Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 9:45 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: RE: The JCO survey How about because of your vile, disgusting language and rude behavior. It's one thing to argue incessantly over the same point, but your style isn't fit for continuous human consumption. Shel [Original Message] From: J. C. O'Connell Screw You, dude. I don't see any reason why anyone Would need/want to leave the list because of my posts. -- 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: Somebody talk me out of it
On 10/19/06, Pancho Hasselbach [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Scott Loveless schrieb: On 10/18/06, Pancho Hasselbach [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Scott, this is the wrong place for being talked out of buying lenses. You never can have enough, so I suggest to go for both of them. Agreed. This should be the PEML. BTW, my wife says I'm not allowed to talk to you anymore. g What a pity, but wait a minute, I'll try Power Of Thought: Buy... both.. of... them... Received it? Amazing! The power of subliminal messages is simply amazing! g As much as I'd like to buy both, I don't much care for sleeping on the couch. Thanks for talking me out of it, though. :) -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: lens quick change Q?
I've never seen a Pentax slip on cap for 52mm, there are a number of k lenses that take caps for 58mm. Shel Belinkoff wrote: True ... and I've used a few when need be. But they can be spendy and sometimes hard to come by. The supermarket approach is a lot less expensive. However, the bottom line is that there are numerous alternatives to the more typically used lens cap. BTW, even Pentax made some slip on caps a while back, although I've only seen them for lenses that took 49-mm and 52-mm lenses. Shel [Original Message] From: graywolf Schneider makes slip-on lens caps in a lot of sizes. You can order them off their website. Also a google search for slip-on and push-on lens caps will find some others. I have seen Tupperware lids used. -- Things should be made as simple as possible -- but no simpler. --Albert Einstein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
