Re: PESO - Rally racing (was: Funny photographer's photos link)
On 15/1/07, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: Stirling Moss was a frequent visitor at Saab press events. His wife is Erik Carlson's sister. Erik is the Saab driver who preceded Blomquist and made the marque a force to be reckoned with in rallying. Erik's nickname was Erik on the roof Carlson. A big bear of a man, Erik, with his navigator and a spectator or two in assistance, frequently righted rollover cars. At a Saab press preview on a road course in Georgia, he rolled two new cars while taking journalists for rides. I graciously declined to ride with him. My claim to fame with Moss is bashing him in the head with the back of my camera at a crowded press event years ago. He was not amused! -- 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: what kind of soft case came with your 77mm Ltd?
My Black 77 has a green bag with a big Gold Pentax on it - don't think it says the focal length. Came from Japan via Sunny Brighton. Could be that this differs from country to country or batch to batch? Rob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob Sullivan Sent: 16 January 2007 01:52 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: what kind of soft case came with your 77mm Ltd? Amita, All the black limited lenses have black case with no writing on them. The black case would be for the black 77mm limited. Regards, Bob S. On 1/15/07, Amita Guha [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm finally ready to photograph my 77m Ltds. so I can sell them on ebay. I have both a black and a silver one. I found one green soft case that says 77/1:1.8, and one black soft case that just says Pentax on it, with no focal length or anything. Could the black one be the one for the black 77mm? I don't want to lose money on my sale because the case is missing. Thanks, Amita -- 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: what kind of soft case came with your 77mm Ltd?
My black 77 Ltd. came in a black leather pouch with Pentax stamped in gold lettering. My silver 31 Ltd. came in a brownish/red leather pouch with Pentax 31/1:1.8 stamped in gold lettering. Cheers, Dave On 1/16/07, Rob Brigham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My Black 77 has a green bag with a big Gold Pentax on it - don't think it says the focal length. Came from Japan via Sunny Brighton. Could be that this differs from country to country or batch to batch? Rob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Rally racing (was: Funny photographer's photos link)
On 1/16/07, Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John Francis wrote: Every year at this time, while I'm watching the Dakar rally from the comfort of my own living room, I wonder whether it might be fun to be out there as one of the event photographers. Then sanity prevails ... I still want to get to shoot a WRC event, though. Not WRC but an actual Pentax shot of the Melbourne Rally in 2003: http://photography2.skofteland.net:8080/albums/userpics/10001/subaru_imgp0090web.jpg Nice shot Christian. I'm still kicking myself for never having taken the opportunity to shoot the Australian leg of the WRC when it was held in Perth. After 10 years in WA it's now going to be held in Queesnland from 2008 (No Australian leg this year). Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Rally racing (was: Funny photographer's photos link)
From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/16 Tue AM 01:11:39 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Rally racing (was: Funny photographer's photos link) Stirling Moss was a frequent visitor at Saab press events. His wife is Erik Carlson's sister. Erik is the Saab driver who preceded Blomquist and made the marque a force to be reckoned with in rallying. Erik's nickname was Erik on the roof Carlson. A big bear of a man, Erik, with his navigator and a spectator or two in assistance, frequently righted rollover cars. At a Saab press preview on a road course in Georgia, he rolled two new cars while taking journalists for rides. I graciously declined to ride with him. Paul If you are going to do that sort of thing, they are one of (if not the) safest cars to do it in. On Jan 15, 2007, at 6:34 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Jan 15, 2007, at 3:08 PM, John Francis wrote: Isn't riding with a world-class driver an amazing experience? Back in 2003 I was lucky enough to get a few laps round Brands Hatch (in the wet) in an Audi TT being driven by Roberto Moreno. In the hairpin I felt the car begin to slide, and expected him to correct. Oh, no - he was using the slide of the car to get round the turn faster, and was balancing throttle, brake and steering all the time. My closest approach to being with a world-class drive on a rally circuit was at the Goodwood Festival Of Speed somewhere around 1998 or so. I and my friends were trudging through the muddy paths along the circuit, dodging bunches of youngsters with their MX bicycles, when I heard the rasp of a small two stroke behind me and jumped out of the way just in time to allow Stirling Moss to pass on his scooter without running me down. Hit the mud with a splosh. He'd obviously been sliding that puppy around through the mud for a bit ... he stopped, turned about with a big smile, Sorry chap! Everything all right? And buzzed off again a moment later with a bit rooster spray of mud when I nodded assent. My friends were laughing until their sides hurt. Ah, childhood heros. ;-) Godfrey -- 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 - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT - another one from England
If you are up for it. From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/16 Tue AM 03:54:52 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT - another one from England But rigid discipline can yield big dividends. Paul On Jan 15, 2007, at 10:25 PM, Simon King wrote: They're hardened criminals now... On 1/15/07, Paul Sorenson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sounds like they've already had their stiff punishment. -P Bob W wrote: That should give them somewhere to hang their wet towels. They must have been inspired by living so close to Winnersh Triangle, and in a Forest school. That sort of Carry On is bound to get the boys' imaginations racing. They can expect a stiff punishment (and the eternal admiration of their peers!), but I hope the school doesn't come down too hard on them. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ralf R. Radermacher Sent: 15 January 2007 19:25 To: Pentax Mailingliste Subject: OT - another one from England LONDON, England (Reuters) -- Six British schoolboys were rushed to the hospital after taking the erection-enhancing drug Viagra at lunchtime for a dare, the school said Thursday. Paramedics were called after a fellow student told teachers about the 13-year-olds' prank, a spokesperson for Forest School in Winnersh, in southern England, said. The local education authority said they think the student took the pills from home and brought them to the all-boys school where he shared them with five friends. The school has a no drugs policy and the students likely will face punishment, especially the student who brought the pills into school, the education authority said. Paramedics took the six squirming boys to the nearby Royal Berkshire Hospital, where they were monitored until the effects wore off. The effects of Viagra are typically felt for up to 4 hours, according to viagra.com. +++ ...monitored until the effects wore off. Thanks, Reuters. YMMD :-) Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany private homepage: http://www.fotoralf.de manual cameras and photo galleries - updated Jan. 10, 2005 Contarex - Kiev 60 - Horizon 202 - P6 mount lenses -- 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 -- 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 -- 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 - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Rally racing
Slow shutter pans will work with any camera. These were shot with the *istD. The first was at 1/15th, the second at an 1/8th. You'll find numerous other slow shutter pans on the same page. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3633673 http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3708948 Paul On Jan 16, 2007, at 2:15 AM, John Francis wrote: On Mon, Jan 15, 2007 at 06:41:28PM -0500, Doug Franklin wrote: John Francis wrote: I want to get dust trails, blurred wheels, cars coming over jumps, ... Lots of practice panning at slow shutter speeds and knowledge of the course. :-) Yeah. I think I'm beginning to get the hang of this panning stuff. I want to see how the K10D handles panning with a 1/10 shutter speed. It might not work. There again, it might do something interesting. -- 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: PAW 2007 - 02 - GDG
From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/01/16 Tue AM 07:42:42 GMT To: DUG [EMAIL PROTECTED], PDML List PDML@pdml.net, PAW [EMAIL PROTECTED], SeePhoto Talk [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PAW 2007 - 02 - GDG A little unusual for me, but something about this particular photo just struck a chord as being apropos right now: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/02.htm Comments, critique, tomatoslinging always appreciated. 7. Admit mistakes 8. Say it simple Love it!! - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Recommendation For Portable Storage Device
Hi Mark, Have you considered something like an ultralight laptop? You can load your own software for viewing and do editing and even take care of your email while you are out. I have an earlier version of the small Fujitsu and have found it works well for me. This is the current version (Australian site in Australian dollars) http://www.lifebook.com.au/?pageID=Modelid=93 I hibernate the PC when I'm not using it and find that it comes back quickly enough to not be a bother - and it can be set to hibernate after a short inactive time if you want to start the card downloading and put it back into your bag. Just an alternate thought on managing images on the run. -- Leon http://www.bluering.org.au http://www.bluering.org.au/leon Mark Cassino wrote: My X's Drive II is back to having problems reading SD cards, so it's time to get a new image storage device. I'd just as soon take the 30 gig drive out of the X's drive and put it in a new device. A while back when I mentioned the pathetically slow download time from the X's drive, there were some suggestions regarding replacement. I should of taken notes - any recommendations regarding a portable storage device that can read SD and CF cards? Speed isn't a major concern, though faster would be better. It would be nice to have a device that confirms that the transfer from the card was successful, or otherwise lets you verify that the files were transferred correctly. TIA - MCC -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Simple test of K10D panning vs SR
K10d SR tests with panning motion http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=21684235 -- 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
Re: Simple test of K10D panning vs SR
Digital Image Studio wrote: K10d SR tests with panning motion http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=21684235 Sweet! I can't wait to see the tests on a moving subject while panning. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 18-55 vs 16-45?
I couldn't get by with such a tight FOV. I frequently have to shoot rooms and car interiors. 18 mm on APS can't handle that, but the DA 12-24 does it nicely. Paul On Jan 16, 2007, at 12:28 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: Diff'rent strokes indeed. Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I couple the DA14 with the FA20-35 and DA21, Paul, so the wide field coverage is nicely covered for my uses. I love the DA14's field of view, but even with that I use the FA20-35 at 28-35mm much more than I use it at 20mm, and I use the DA21 a LOT. The FA20-35 nets nearly prime quality performance at 20, 24, 28 and 35 mm settings ... while it's not much sharper or contrastier than the 16-45 at the same focal length settings, I find the corner/edge performance wide open to be a little better and the out of focus rendering quality to be superior. Handling is very important to me, however, due to some of the subject matter that I like to shoot (people) so smaller and lighter is always a plus. The 12-24 is even larger/bulkier than the DA14, which is my largest, bulkiest lens, and that is one of the reasons I use it a little less than I would otherwise. The only thing I miss with the FA20-35 is the lack of Quickshift focusing ... but it's so contrasty even wide open that manual focusing with it is a joy. Diff'rent strokes, eh? ;-) For my wide angle needs I have FAJ 18-35/4-5.6 lens which I primarily use at 18 mm. It is smaller than 16-45 and it handles very nicely. I have a soft spot for zoom lenses that do no just extend from wide to long end but rather have a minimal size in the middle of their zoom range (for 18-35 it is about 24 mm). My very sample of exceptionally good optically, even wide open it produces quite nice pictures. I admit that I might like 20-35/4 Godfrey has mentioned, but 18-35 does it very nicely for me. Again, this is my warped mind and my own shooting habits. Boris -- 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: It Arrived!
Quoting William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I offered to take my 600 in some time. At least give him a heads upo first LOL Dave William Robb -- 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: Simple test of K10D panning vs SR
K10d SR tests with panning motion http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=21684235 Thanks Rob, very interesting behaviour. John The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Recommendation For Portable Storage Device
Amita Guha wrote: I can vouch for both the CompactDrive and the Epson devices - I have Amita, how much data could you transfer from memory cards to either of these devices on one battery charge? I've got a cheap little housing from MediaGear that I put a 40GB 2.5 drive in. It works great, but only about 2.5GB of transfers from cards before I have to charge it. That makes the whole thing pretty pointless, as it's only a couple of hundred PEF shots. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D RAW and DNG image size
Use Pentax software to convert to uncompressed DNG then adobe converter to recompress the DNGs ... 2007/1/15, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED]: How are you opening PEF files. My dng converter on the ibook is the newest, but won't recognise them. Dave Quoting Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Oddly, the K10D compresses the PEF files but not the DNG files. My ist D produces ~13 MB PEFs. My workflow is to put the card in a card reader, and import pix onto the home Mac as (losslessly) compressed DNGs using Adobe DNG Convertor. Those DNGs are 5-6 MB. Rick --- Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 1/15/07, Dario Bonazza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: PEF = 10 GB DNG = 16 GB Yikes!!! I'd better get a new hard drive! And a few more SD cards! -- -- Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED] MichaelHamilton.ca -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net http://www.photo.net/photos/RickW Be a PS3 game guru. Get your game face on with the latest PS3 news and previews at Yahoo! Games. http://videogames.yahoo.com/platform?platform=120121 -- 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 -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Gotta Go ....
All the best Shel. I hope it all goes well. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 18-55 vs 16-45?
Paul, On 1/16/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I couldn't get by with such a tight FOV. I frequently have to shoot rooms and car interiors. 18 mm on APS can't handle that, but the DA 12-24 does it nicely. Paul I most definitely agree with you. OTOH I don't think I ever photographed car or room interior. Obviously EFOV(18 mm, APS) = (28 mm, 35), thus it is not wide enough. -- Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Recommendation For Portable Storage Device
Doug, my PD7X came with both standard cord and car charger cord. I am yet to use it with batteries. On 1/16/07, Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Amita Guha wrote: I can vouch for both the CompactDrive and the Epson devices - I have Amita, how much data could you transfer from memory cards to either of these devices on one battery charge? I've got a cheap little housing from MediaGear that I put a 40GB 2.5 drive in. It works great, but only about 2.5GB of transfers from cards before I have to charge it. That makes the whole thing pretty pointless, as it's only a couple of hundred PEF shots. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Recommendation For Portable Storage Device
On Jan 16, 2007, at 5:17 AM, Doug Franklin wrote: Amita Guha wrote: I can vouch for both the CompactDrive and the Epson devices - I have Amita, how much data could you transfer from memory cards to either of these devices on one battery charge? I've got a cheap little housing from MediaGear that I put a 40GB 2.5 drive in. It works great, but only about 2.5GB of transfers from cards before I have to charge it. That makes the whole thing pretty pointless, as it's only a couple of hundred PEF shots. With the Epson P2000, one full charge will generally transfer about 12-13 full 1G cards worth of data if you don't spend your time doing a lot of reviewing. I had it with me on my UK trips two years in a row now ... on this last one, backing up 1600 PEF files from the *ist DS over a three week trip, I recharged it once about midway through the trip. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Rain
Hello Boris, Saturday, January 13, 2007, 3:00:52 PM, you wrote: BL http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=16194full=1 BL Feeling rather abstract I am ;-). BL Please be brutal but honest. BL Boris Nice abstract. I like the diagonal composition and pastel like colors. Only nitpick would be that the raindrops don't really pop. -- Attila -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO - Old Paramus Church Cemetery
http://picasaweb.google.com/ewkphoto/PentaxK100DPicturesAlmostDailyJanuary2007/photo#502047314964050 Could be my best with the K100d so far - still trying. Converted to BW in PS Elements 5. Comments appreciated -- Thanks! Ed http://picasaweb.google.com/ewkphoto -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Old Paramus Church Cemetery
Lovely, moody shot. It might work a little better if the plane of focus was at the bent fence spike, though. Rick --- Ed Keeney [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://picasaweb.google.com/ewkphoto/PentaxK100DPicturesAlmostDailyJanuary2007/photo#502047314964050 Could be my best with the K100d so far - still trying. Converted to BW in PS Elements 5. Comments appreciated -- Thanks! Ed http://picasaweb.google.com/ewkphoto -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net http://www.photo.net/photos/RickW Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Old Paramus Church Cemetery
Good one. Very intriguing. Paul -- Original message -- From: Ed Keeney [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://picasaweb.google.com/ewkphoto/PentaxK100DPicturesAlmostDailyJanuary2007/p hoto#502047314964050 Could be my best with the K100d so far - still trying. Converted to BW in PS Elements 5. Comments appreciated -- Thanks! Ed http://picasaweb.google.com/ewkphoto -- 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 - Comet McNaught
I've never thought of using suburb as a unit of distance before... J and K Messervy wrote: I shot this in the back yard this evening (About 1/2 and hour ago actually) with the 600mm mirror lens and 2x teleconverter. That hill is 2 suburbs away (about 3km). This was a 76 second exposure with the wireless remote. I only closed the shutter when the comet disappeared behind the hill. http://tinyurl.com/yyxnj8 Cheers James -- -- The more I know of men, the more I like my dog. -- Anne Louise Germaine de Stael -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax repair in the Netherlands
Unfortunately the moral of the story is don't drop a lens. Lucas Rijnders wrote: Hi all, In December I sent two zooms with falling damage (FA 28-105 powerzoom and F70-210) to Pentax for repair. I promised to report back on the quality of the service: The good news is they were fairly fast, exactly one month in the holiday season. The bad news is the FA will cost more than its value (set at €250,-) to repair, and the F is unrepairable, as there aren't any spare parts available since 1998... -- -- The more I know of men, the more I like my dog. -- Anne Louise Germaine de Stael -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Recommendation For Portable Storage Device
I'm guessing on my CompactDrive that I can transfer about 10gb on one battery charge. Beyond that, since it takes AA's I can quickly put another set in, if needed. -- Bruce Tuesday, January 16, 2007, 5:17:10 AM, you wrote: DF Amita Guha wrote: I can vouch for both the CompactDrive and the Epson devices - I have DF Amita, how much data could you transfer from memory cards to either of DF these devices on one battery charge? I've got a cheap little housing DF from MediaGear that I put a 40GB 2.5 drive in. It works great, but DF only about 2.5GB of transfers from cards before I have to charge it. DF That makes the whole thing pretty pointless, as it's only a couple of DF hundred PEF shots. DF -- DF Thanks, DF DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Rally racing
Stig is awesome, but I'd prefer the company of Michele Mouton, going up Pike's Peak in the Sport Quattro. :-) Michele and I were in the same grade and high school in Colorado Springs. I forget which classes we shared. Phys Ed. was one, and something like American History. Her father was a Phys Ed teacher at the same school. Tom C. Here's another from Melbourne: http://photography2.skofteland.net:8080/albums/userpics/10001/mitsu_imgp0122.jpg *ist D FA 28-70 F4 A little better wheel spin. I realized after the fact that high shutter speeds don't work for car racing... -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.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: PAW 2007 - 02 - GDG
Certainly the list is good - it would be nice if there were something more to strengthen the overall image. -- Bruce Monday, January 15, 2007, 11:42:42 PM, you wrote: GD A little unusual for me, but something about this particular photo GD just struck a chord as being apropos right now: GDhttp://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/02.htm GD Comments, critique, tomatoslinging always appreciated. GD enjoy GD Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - American Wall / American Grafiti
I would expect the Great seal to be a bit larger, wouldn't that be the Not So Great Seal. Kenneth Waller wrote: Must be the Great Seal of the United States. Na. Shel took the image in California, therefore it must be great seal of California. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: PESO - American Wall / American Grafiti http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml-pics/amwall.html istDS, A50/1.4 @ f/7.1, 1/250 sec hand held, ISO 200 Comments welcome What is that in the foreground? Looks like a seal. Must be the Great Seal of the United States. Bob -- -- The more I know of men, the more I like my dog. -- Anne Louise Germaine de Stael -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Gimiky Gallery - Take 2
If you have a fast connection it's not nearly so bad... (but it's still bad). David Savage wrote: On 1/15/07, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice pictures, Thanks Bill. really sucky website. Yep. The novelty has well and truly worn off. I got as far as the BW fern and gave up I'm surprised you lasted that long :-) Cheers, Dave -- -- The more I know of men, the more I like my dog. -- Anne Louise Germaine de Stael -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Old Paramus Church Cemetery
I concur. -- Bruce Tuesday, January 16, 2007, 8:01:32 AM, you wrote: RW Lovely, moody shot. It might work a little better if RW the plane of focus was at the bent fence spike, RW though. RW Rick RW --- Ed Keeney [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: RW http://picasaweb.google.com/ewkphoto/PentaxK100DPicturesAlmostDailyJanuary2007/photo#502047314964050 Could be my best with the K100d so far - still trying. Converted to BW in PS Elements 5. Comments appreciated -- Thanks! Ed http://picasaweb.google.com/ewkphoto -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net RW http://www.photo.net/photos/RickW RW RW Finding fabulous fares is fun. RW Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to RW find flight and hotel bargains. RW http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Funny photographer's photos link
Or a place to put them all so you can keep track of them, (troublemakers). John Francis wrote: On Mon, Jan 15, 2007 at 07:00:27AM -0500, Bob Shell wrote: On Jan 14, 2007, at 12:14 PM, Markus Maurer wrote: I found this link on photo.net and of course there is *no Pentax* gear involved ;-) Enjoy some funny photographer shots : http://granik.com/blog/2007/01/13/funny-photo-pictures/ Some of those are effing hilarious!!! Bob True. But some of them just show a group of photographers at work. I don't see what's particularly noteworthy about a truck fitted out with a multi-tier photographer stand; I presume it's for covering something like a marathon or other event run on city streets. -- -- The more I know of men, the more I like my dog. -- Anne Louise Germaine de Stael -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D RAW and DNG image size
I think he meant MB... Mike Hamilton wrote: On 1/15/07, Dario Bonazza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: PEF = 10 GB DNG = 16 GB Yikes!!! I'd better get a new hard drive! And a few more SD cards! -- -- The more I know of men, the more I like my dog. -- Anne Louise Germaine de Stael -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO - Michigan Ice Storm
Mark, I love the first Near Wolf Lake scene and the two icy lights are just plain neat lookig. Tom C. From: Mark Cassino [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Michigan Ice Storm Date: Mon, 15 Jan 2007 18:54:42 -0500 Following in Paul's footsteps here, I took a few shots of the ice storm on the western part of the state today. I went for the wide angle landscape which is not too effective at web size, but is my favorite of the day (some photos just don't work at 600 pixels across.) The other shots were plinked around the house - I had a business lunch that I hoped would take just an hour, but wound up taking almost 3, so I lost most of the day's shooting time. The closeups were taken with a Kiron 105mm f2.8, rest of the shots with the DA 18-55mm. For a while, the shots will be at the top of this page: http://www.markcassino.com/galleries/stream/stream04.htm - MCC PS: I managed to lose the lens cap to the DA 18-55 while shooting the first couple of shots. I hate it when that happens - I discovered the loss around 4 pm and was tempted to go back, but even if I found the cap the day in slush on a dirt road would have done it no good. So I scrounged up a spare 52mm lens cap that also allows the hood to fit over it. It says Soligor in very proud letters - lol. -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Photography Kalamazoo, Michigan www.markcassino.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Rally racing
Actually I take it all back. I went to high school with a girl of the same name, not the same Michele though. Tom C. From: Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Rally racing Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 09:47:03 -0700 Stig is awesome, but I'd prefer the company of Michele Mouton, going up Pike's Peak in the Sport Quattro. :-) Michele and I were in the same grade and high school in Colorado Springs. I forget which classes we shared. Phys Ed. was one, and something like American History. Her father was a Phys Ed teacher at the same school. Tom C. Here's another from Melbourne: http://photography2.skofteland.net:8080/albums/userpics/10001/mitsu_imgp0122.jpg *ist D FA 28-70 F4 A little better wheel spin. I realized after the fact that high shutter speeds don't work for car racing... -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.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: Recommendation For Portable Storage Device
One of the folks on another list uses the CompactDrive PD70X with Everready E2 Lithium AA disposables. He told me he was able to nearly fill an 80G drive with *ist DS PEF files before he exhausted a set. Godfrey On Jan 16, 2007, at 8:37 AM, Bruce Dayton wrote: I'm guessing on my CompactDrive that I can transfer about 10gb on one battery charge. Beyond that, since it takes AA's I can quickly put another set in, if needed. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO: Ice Storm
Good work Paul. I prefer the last one. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: 15. januar 2007 22:33 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Ice Storm We had an ice storm in Michigan today. Shot some pics this morning and again this afternoon. The first is with the K85/1.8, the second is with the Vivitar Series 1 90/2.5 macro, and the last two are with the DA 50-200. All on the K10D. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5458250size=lg http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5458281size=lg http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5458304size=lg http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5458320size=lg Paul -- 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: PAW 2007 - 02 - GDG
I agree. I like the list, it was a grab shot at the Tate Modern last Fall, squeezed on a wall behind a counter and a desk. I wish there was something more to it... it just seemed right for the moment. :-) G On Jan 16, 2007, at 8:30 AM, Bruce Dayton wrote: Certainly the list is good - it would be nice if there were something more to strengthen the overall image. GDhttp://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/02.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Something is wrong (with my K10D)
Usually I convert RAW to DNG directly from the card. So the original PEFs never see my puter. It is simple and it suits my mindset. This workflow has not given me any trouble whatsoever, knock wood. I think it is pretty safe since it is a read only process from the cards point of view. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Boris Liberman Sent: 16. januar 2007 06:15 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Something is wrong (with my K10D) Thanks Patrick. Patrick Genovese wrote: As a rule I never use the computer to delete images from the card. As much as possible i even avoid deleting inidividual images in camera for 2 reasons: a) I don't like evaluating an image on the lcd screen b) Increases likelyhood of corruption. When i erase the card I always format it in the camera. With respect to your card appearing as read only. I've had that problem with a USB pen drive... It did not even have a read only switch and simply went read only and was not able to find a way to erase it in any way. I have started to adopt this approach. I *copy* the files from the card to the PC via the card reader and then when I insert the card back to the camera I *format* it. It feels slightly strange after more than 2 years of simply *moving* the files from the card to the PC with CF cards of my *istD, but I am sure in a couple of weeks I will have this whole incident very much forgotten ;-). Thanks! Boris -- 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: What's in a Pentax image file (2007 edition) ?
On Tue, Jan 16, 2007 at 05:33:22PM +1000, jim wrote: On Mon, 15 Jan 2007 16:18:01 -0500, John Francis wrote: That depends on what the camera does. ShowTags just reports what the camera has put in the various fields. If the camera fills in the focal length (which I believe the K10D does if shake reduction is on) then that will show up. It didn't with an old 400mm screw mount lens and an A 135, tho camera did ask for the focal length. It doesn't show up (or shows up as zero) in the MakerNote tags, but in the examples I've seen the focal length is showing up in the EXIF tags. A firmware change will see to that. I'll get pentax to change it for me :P I have been looking at the AF lens contacts and I think what most people call the digital signal pin is infact power for the lens circuity. the mount it self is ground or negative. The A pin remains the same. 2 aren't used, so that leaves 3 pins left. It is those 3 that would have at least Serial data, serial clock and maybe a reset. Not sure tho cause I don't have a logic analiser. Got that info from tracing circuits on a busted sigma lens. James The best place to go for this kind of information is Boz's K-mount pages: http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/ In particular, for details of the various lens contacts, see: http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/technology/K-mount/index.html The digital signal pin was introduced with the K(AF) mount: http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/technology/K-mount/kaf.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
AData memory cards... any good ?
Found a SDHC 4GB from Adata at 79 euros (VAT included) in Brussels, Belgium. It was written 150x on it but didn't pay attention if it was writen class2 or class6 design (their website says there are both flavours available. Unfortunately no reader is giver for that price and the shop had no SDHC reader available. Too good of a price? -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Old Paramus Church Cemetery
--- Ed Keeney [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://picasaweb.google.com/ewkphoto/ PentaxK100DPicturesAlmostDailyJanuary2007/photo#502047314964050 Very nice work, Ed. I like the moody feel and subtle tonalities. Thoughts on improving it: - The frontmost spike isn't sharp enough, I find that a little distracting. I'd try a crop in from the left that just barely removed it, the composition would feel better to me a little more square like that. - Overall your tonalities are right on the money, but a selective adjustment to highlight just the water on the top of the fence rail and deepen the shadows in the lower part of the photo would give it just a little more impact and enhance the mood. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO: Ice Storm
Thanks Tim. That seems to be the favorite of most. Paul -- Original message -- From: Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] Good work Paul. I prefer the last one. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: 15. januar 2007 22:33 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Ice Storm We had an ice storm in Michigan today. Shot some pics this morning and again this afternoon. The first is with the K85/1.8, the second is with the Vivitar Series 1 90/2.5 macro, and the last two are with the DA 50-200. All on the K10D. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5458250size=lg http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5458281size=lg http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5458304size=lg http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5458320size=lg Paul -- 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: OT - another one from England
Enough with the stiffy, jokes how far do you want to drive this. Paul Stenquist wrote: But rigid discipline can yield big dividends. Paul On Jan 15, 2007, at 10:25 PM, Simon King wrote: They're hardened criminals now... On 1/15/07, Paul Sorenson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sounds like they've already had their stiff punishment. -P Bob W wrote: That should give them somewhere to hang their wet towels. They must have been inspired by living so close to Winnersh Triangle, and in a Forest school. That sort of Carry On is bound to get the boys' imaginations racing. They can expect a stiff punishment (and the eternal admiration of their peers!), but I hope the school doesn't come down too hard on them. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ralf R. Radermacher Sent: 15 January 2007 19:25 To: Pentax Mailingliste Subject: OT - another one from England LONDON, England (Reuters) -- Six British schoolboys were rushed to the hospital after taking the erection-enhancing drug Viagra at lunchtime for a dare, the school said Thursday. Paramedics were called after a fellow student told teachers about the 13-year-olds' prank, a spokesperson for Forest School in Winnersh, in southern England, said. The local education authority said they think the student took the pills from home and brought them to the all-boys school where he shared them with five friends. The school has a no drugs policy and the students likely will face punishment, especially the student who brought the pills into school, the education authority said. Paramedics took the six squirming boys to the nearby Royal Berkshire Hospital, where they were monitored until the effects wore off. The effects of Viagra are typically felt for up to 4 hours, according to viagra.com. +++ ...monitored until the effects wore off. Thanks, Reuters. YMMD :-) Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany private homepage: http://www.fotoralf.de manual cameras and photo galleries - updated Jan. 10, 2005 Contarex - Kiev 60 - Horizon 202 - P6 mount lenses -- 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 -- 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- -- The more I know of men, the more I like my dog. -- Anne Louise Germaine de Stael -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Rally racing
My doubt was to whether or not the SR would be of use; ideally it would damp the erratic component of the motion, while not attempting to correct for the steady panning. Some preliminary posts at dpreview (both today and earlier) suggest that the SR might work in exactly the way that I am hoping for. I'm looking to get shots more like this: http://panix.com/~johnf/temp/PortlandBlur960.jpg but with even longer streaks, and razor-sharp detail on the car. Peter Burke (of IndyPhoto.com) could manage that at 1/20 or 1/15. I can't do much better than 1/45 or 1/30 (my example is at 1/60). (for reference, that car is travelling at over 120mph, so it moves more than three feet during the 1/60 second exposure). On Tue, Jan 16, 2007 at 05:57:49AM -0500, Paul Stenquist wrote: Slow shutter pans will work with any camera. These were shot with the *istD. The first was at 1/15th, the second at an 1/8th. You'll find numerous other slow shutter pans on the same page. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3633673 http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3708948 Paul On Jan 16, 2007, at 2:15 AM, John Francis wrote: On Mon, Jan 15, 2007 at 06:41:28PM -0500, Doug Franklin wrote: John Francis wrote: I want to get dust trails, blurred wheels, cars coming over jumps, ... Lots of practice panning at slow shutter speeds and knowledge of the course. :-) Yeah. I think I'm beginning to get the hang of this panning stuff. I want to see how the K10D handles panning with a 1/10 shutter speed. It might not work. There again, it might do something interesting. -- 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: Recommendation For Portable Storage Device
Mmm my thinkpad X60 cost me a leg and an arm but It reads sd cards, is 1.5kg has a 12 screen, 80GB disk and 8 hours battery time.. oh and dual core cpu/1.5GB so PS performance is not a concern at all. If you have money it is not a stupid option at all. 2007/1/16, Leon Altoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hi Mark, Have you considered something like an ultralight laptop? You can load your own software for viewing and do editing and even take care of your email while you are out. I have an earlier version of the small Fujitsu and have found it works well for me. This is the current version (Australian site in Australian dollars) http://www.lifebook.com.au/?pageID=Modelid=93 I hibernate the PC when I'm not using it and find that it comes back quickly enough to not be a bother - and it can be set to hibernate after a short inactive time if you want to start the card downloading and put it back into your bag. Just an alternate thought on managing images on the run. -- Leon http://www.bluering.org.au http://www.bluering.org.au/leon Mark Cassino wrote: My X's Drive II is back to having problems reading SD cards, so it's time to get a new image storage device. I'd just as soon take the 30 gig drive out of the X's drive and put it in a new device. A while back when I mentioned the pathetically slow download time from the X's drive, there were some suggestions regarding replacement. I should of taken notes - any recommendations regarding a portable storage device that can read SD and CF cards? Speed isn't a major concern, though faster would be better. It would be nice to have a device that confirms that the transfer from the card was successful, or otherwise lets you verify that the files were transferred correctly. TIA - MCC -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax repair in the Netherlands
On Mon, 15 Jan 2007 21:22:39 +0100, Frits Wüthrich [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Monday 15 January 2007 11:51, Lucas Rijnders wrote: Hi all, In December I sent two zooms with falling damage (FA 28-105 powerzoom and F70-210) to Pentax for repair. I promised to report back on the quality of the service: The good news is they were fairly fast, exactly one month in the holiday season. The bad news is the FA will cost more than its value (set at €250,-) to repair, and the F is unrepairable, as there aren't any spare parts available since 1998... -- Groetjes, Lucas Two years ago they fixed my FA100-300mm 4.5-5.6 power zoom, it couldn't focus to infinity anymore. Thy used a fixed repair price og somewhat less then 100 euro, and repaired it well, it still works. Pentax Benelux BV was liquidated last April, and a new importer (the former Nikon importer) has taken over. That's partly why I reported my experience: it might be of interest to others in or near the Benelux. By the way, They still quote the fixed price on the website, but apparently can't always honour it. -- Regards, Lucas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Ice Storm
We only got snow in Ottawa. I like four five. dk On 1/15/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I like # 3. Looks like you got it a bit worse than us. Not much at all on the trees up this way. Roads a little slick, but it only took me 10 extra minutes to get to work. Over 450 OPP responded to accidents on our 400 series of hwys. When will folks learn to slow down when its slippery. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO: Ice Storm
Paul, Four is my fave. Nice. I'd almost like to see eight done in BW. -Brendan --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Tim. That seems to be the favorite of most. Paul -- Original message -- From: Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] Good work Paul. I prefer the last one. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: 15. januar 2007 22:33 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Ice Storm We had an ice storm in Michigan today. Shot some pics this morning and again this afternoon. The first is with the K85/1.8, the second is with the Vivitar Series 1 90/2.5 macro, and the last two are with the DA 50-200. All on the K10D. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5458250size=lg http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5458281size=lg http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5458304size=lg http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5458320size=lg Paul -- 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 We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love (and love to hate): Yahoo! TV's Guilty Pleasures list. http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/265 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO: Ice Storm
Thanks Dave and Brendan. I considered converting some as BW. May give it a try one of these days. Paul -- Original message -- From: Brendan MacRae [EMAIL PROTECTED] Paul, Four is my fave. Nice. I'd almost like to see eight done in BW. -Brendan --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Tim. That seems to be the favorite of most. Paul -- Original message -- From: Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] Good work Paul. I prefer the last one. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: 15. januar 2007 22:33 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Ice Storm We had an ice storm in Michigan today. Shot some pics this morning and again this afternoon. The first is with the K85/1.8, the second is with the Vivitar Series 1 90/2.5 macro, and the last two are with the DA 50-200. All on the K10D. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5458250size=lg http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5458281size=lg http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5458304size=lg http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5458320size=lg Paul -- 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 We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love (and love to hate): Yahoo! TV's Guilty Pleasures list. http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/265 -- 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: Ice Storm
Nice stuff Paul, I like the last one best... Norm Paul Stenquist wrote: We had an ice storm in Michigan today. Shot some pics this morning and again this afternoon. The first is with the K85/1.8, the second is with the Vivitar Series 1 90/2.5 macro, and the last two are with the DA 50-200. All on the K10D. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5458250size=lg http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5458281size=lg http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5458304size=lg http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5458320size=lg Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT - another one from England
Must have been a long day for those boys. On 1/16/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Enough with the stiffy, jokes how far do you want to drive this. Paul Stenquist wrote: But rigid discipline can yield big dividends. Paul On Jan 15, 2007, at 10:25 PM, Simon King wrote: They're hardened criminals now... On 1/15/07, Paul Sorenson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sounds like they've already had their stiff punishment. -P Bob W wrote: That should give them somewhere to hang their wet towels. They must have been inspired by living so close to Winnersh Triangle, and in a Forest school. That sort of Carry On is bound to get the boys' imaginations racing. They can expect a stiff punishment (and the eternal admiration of their peers!), but I hope the school doesn't come down too hard on them. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ralf R. Radermacher Sent: 15 January 2007 19:25 To: Pentax Mailingliste Subject: OT - another one from England LONDON, England (Reuters) -- Six British schoolboys were rushed to the hospital after taking the erection-enhancing drug Viagra at lunchtime for a dare, the school said Thursday. Paramedics were called after a fellow student told teachers about the 13-year-olds' prank, a spokesperson for Forest School in Winnersh, in southern England, said. The local education authority said they think the student took the pills from home and brought them to the all-boys school where he shared them with five friends. The school has a no drugs policy and the students likely will face punishment, especially the student who brought the pills into school, the education authority said. Paramedics took the six squirming boys to the nearby Royal Berkshire Hospital, where they were monitored until the effects wore off. The effects of Viagra are typically felt for up to 4 hours, according to viagra.com. +++ ...monitored until the effects wore off. Thanks, Reuters. YMMD :-) Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany private homepage: http://www.fotoralf.de manual cameras and photo galleries - updated Jan. 10, 2005 Contarex - Kiev 60 - Horizon 202 - P6 mount lenses -- 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 -- 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- -- The more I know of men, the more I like my dog. -- Anne Louise Germaine de Stael -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- 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: AData memory cards... any good ?
Hi, Found a SDHC 4GB from Adata at 79 euros (VAT included) in Brussels, Belgium. Too good of a price? probably not as I bought my 4GB Transcend 150x (non SDHC) for approx. 2300SKK, which is about 65EUR. Works fine so far. I had one A-Data 256MB SD card in the past and had no problems with it. Actually I've never had any problem with my flash memory cards (various Memory Sticks from Sony and Sandisk and SD cards from Sandisk, Panasonic, Toshiba, A-Data and Transcend. But I am probably not a heavy user. Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PUG form still broken
Seems like the PUG submission for is still broken. Tried it todaya, and got the same VBscript error that has been mentioned here before, and a message about a 'path not found'. Not sure if this is on the upload or just the confirmation, so the image may or may not be there :-) Do we need to submit by email this time ? 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: what kind of soft case came with your 77mm Ltd?
On Tue, 16 Jan 2007 09:40:43 -, Rob Brigham wrote: My Black 77 has a green bag with a big Gold Pentax on it - don't think it says the focal length. So did mine (black 77), the black 31 came in a similar but red bag. Showing focal length and max aperture in gold. Both came from Japan, through our frien in Brighton. 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: Recommendation For Portable Storage Device
Sadly, it doesn't fit in a belt-pouch like the other options. I'm fond of my laptop, but it's not a replacement for a portable storage unit, it's simply too large and heavy. -Adam Thibouille wrote: Mmm my thinkpad X60 cost me a leg and an arm but It reads sd cards, is 1.5kg has a 12 screen, 80GB disk and 8 hours battery time.. oh and dual core cpu/1.5GB so PS performance is not a concern at all. If you have money it is not a stupid option at all. 2007/1/16, Leon Altoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hi Mark, Have you considered something like an ultralight laptop? You can load your own software for viewing and do editing and even take care of your email while you are out. I have an earlier version of the small Fujitsu and have found it works well for me. This is the current version (Australian site in Australian dollars) http://www.lifebook.com.au/?pageID=Modelid=93 I hibernate the PC when I'm not using it and find that it comes back quickly enough to not be a bother - and it can be set to hibernate after a short inactive time if you want to start the card downloading and put it back into your bag. Just an alternate thought on managing images on the run. -- Leon http://www.bluering.org.au http://www.bluering.org.au/leon Mark Cassino wrote: My X's Drive II is back to having problems reading SD cards, so it's time to get a new image storage device. I'd just as soon take the 30 gig drive out of the X's drive and put it in a new device. A while back when I mentioned the pathetically slow download time from the X's drive, there were some suggestions regarding replacement. I should of taken notes - any recommendations regarding a portable storage device that can read SD and CF cards? Speed isn't a major concern, though faster would be better. It would be nice to have a device that confirms that the transfer from the card was successful, or otherwise lets you verify that the files were transferred correctly. TIA - MCC -- 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
thoughts, questions, a story ...
Yesterday I had a few errands to run but also wanted to just get out of the house for a bit. So I threw the laptop into the Timbuk2 and added, with a moment's thought, the Pentax 645 fitted with the 45mm lens. I still had half a roll of film in it unexposed from the November trip around the US, maybe I'd use it up. I did my errands and ended up at the coffee shop down the street, the Starbux where I have my photos hanging. Reminded me that I best get off my butt and get the next set ready to hang; I've been kinda bogged down and in a funk with getting the work finished the past week or so. A couple of the folks I see there all the time were there so we engaged in some conversation ... a lot to do with politics and such. I had a print of the portrait I'd done of one of them in my bag so I gave it to him as a gift ... he's the neat geezer in http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/32.htm and a lot of fun to chat with. Once that bunch headed out, I pulled out the laptop and started poking at some more photos from the NY trip and from my junta to Nashville, TN. I also pulled out the Pentax 645 and started fooling with it, framing a composition of the tables and chairs across the aisle from where I was sitting. There was a college student sitting at the table behind me. Excuse me, is that some kind of video camera? No. It's a medium format SLR camera. Still photos. Where's the display screen? It doesn't have one ... it takes a 6cm wide strip of roll film. pause ... Wow. It looks big and heavy. Why would anyone use film when there are such good digital cameras on the market today? The fact of the question is more important than any answer I might come up with. Here we have a college student, maybe 20-22 years old, who cannot see the point. We talked for a while about the photos on the wall, about rendering and blackwhite vs color, about all kinds of stuff, but in the end I could see that the notion of why one would expose film, play with chemistry, etc just to take a picture was simply incomprehensible to him. Cameras, even photography before the present world of digital cameras simply is not a part of his consciousness. Later that evening, I was talking to my brother. One of his friends is getting ready to move with his family because his wife has accepted a new position in another state. He used to drive the truck that went from photolab to photolab, delivering chemistry and picking up the waste chemicals for silver reclamation. Used to be ten of them running all day, every day. Now there's not enough business to fund more than one person on a twice a week circuit through the labs. A strange feeling. I still have three exposures to go on that roll of film. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: AData memory cards... any good ?
Thibouille escribió: Found a SDHC 4GB from Adata at 79 euros (VAT included) in Brussels, Belgium. It was written 150x on it but didn't pay attention if it was writen class2 or class6 design (their website says there are both flavours available. Unfortunately no reader is giver for that price and the shop had no SDHC reader available. Too good of a price? If I were you, I wouldn't buy it. There are lots of horror stories around the Internet involving Adata flash cards. Ask the same question in Dpreview forums and surely you will get lots of negative information about them. Carlos -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
finally put my hands on K10D... part II
Howdy all! I've tried Photoshop CS2 today to develop some RAW files and the results were (probably as expected) the best so far. While smoothness remained about the same as with SilkyPix (very positive), Camera RAW extracted a tad more information. Even better thing is, that it doesn't really matter - as long as one keeps the RAW files there'll always be a possibility of improvements within a RAW software (I like it, it's the same as with film scanning - you keep the originals and as technology of scanning improves so do your scans). That said, I am quite satisfied with results from each software I've tried, even the basic automatic conversion with Picasa is good enough for me now. Should I change my opinion I can always redo the pictures using another software. Let's talk about peace of mind... :-) Well, I must admit I didn't expect such a big difference between digital compacts and DSLRs. I can only hope that difference between istDs and K10D is somewhat smaller, because otherwise it'll ruin my bank account. Can somebody please tell me it's negligible? ;-) Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Recommendation For Portable Storage Device
On Jan 16, 2007, at 11:55 AM, Adam Maas wrote: I'm fond of my laptop, but it's not a replacement for a portable storage unit, it's simply too large and heavy. Exactly. I carry the Epson P2000 when I don't want to be burdened with the size and weight of a laptop. It weighs about a pound and fits in my bag like a paperback book. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: thoughts, questions, a story ...
Interestingly enough, I know a number of people who started shooting digital who are now shooting film as well. It's an experience for them, and I've noticed that their shooting typically improves noticably (probably due to them taking extra care with the limited number of film exposures per roll). -Adam Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Yesterday I had a few errands to run but also wanted to just get out of the house for a bit. So I threw the laptop into the Timbuk2 and added, with a moment's thought, the Pentax 645 fitted with the 45mm lens. I still had half a roll of film in it unexposed from the November trip around the US, maybe I'd use it up. I did my errands and ended up at the coffee shop down the street, the Starbux where I have my photos hanging. Reminded me that I best get off my butt and get the next set ready to hang; I've been kinda bogged down and in a funk with getting the work finished the past week or so. A couple of the folks I see there all the time were there so we engaged in some conversation ... a lot to do with politics and such. I had a print of the portrait I'd done of one of them in my bag so I gave it to him as a gift ... he's the neat geezer in http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/32.htm and a lot of fun to chat with. Once that bunch headed out, I pulled out the laptop and started poking at some more photos from the NY trip and from my junta to Nashville, TN. I also pulled out the Pentax 645 and started fooling with it, framing a composition of the tables and chairs across the aisle from where I was sitting. There was a college student sitting at the table behind me. Excuse me, is that some kind of video camera? No. It's a medium format SLR camera. Still photos. Where's the display screen? It doesn't have one ... it takes a 6cm wide strip of roll film. pause ... Wow. It looks big and heavy. Why would anyone use film when there are such good digital cameras on the market today? The fact of the question is more important than any answer I might come up with. Here we have a college student, maybe 20-22 years old, who cannot see the point. We talked for a while about the photos on the wall, about rendering and blackwhite vs color, about all kinds of stuff, but in the end I could see that the notion of why one would expose film, play with chemistry, etc just to take a picture was simply incomprehensible to him. Cameras, even photography before the present world of digital cameras simply is not a part of his consciousness. Later that evening, I was talking to my brother. One of his friends is getting ready to move with his family because his wife has accepted a new position in another state. He used to drive the truck that went from photolab to photolab, delivering chemistry and picking up the waste chemicals for silver reclamation. Used to be ten of them running all day, every day. Now there's not enough business to fund more than one person on a twice a week circuit through the labs. A strange feeling. I still have three exposures to go on that roll of film. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PUG Submission Form Problems
I emailed Jostein off-list (he's inundated at work, and not reading the list lately). He replied that he expects to have the submission form working again later today (Tuesday). Rick http://www.photo.net/photos/RickW Finding fabulous fares is fun. Let Yahoo! FareChase search your favorite travel sites to find flight and hotel bargains. http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: finally put my hands on K10D... part II
On Tue, Jan 16, 2007 at 08:17:19PM +, Peter Lacus wrote: Howdy all! I've tried Photoshop CS2 today to develop some RAW files and the results were (probably as expected) the best so far. While smoothness remained about the same as with SilkyPix (very positive), Camera RAW extracted a tad more information. Even better thing is, that it doesn't really matter - as long as one keeps the RAW files there'll always be a possibility of improvements within a RAW software (I like it, it's the same as with film scanning - you keep the originals and as technology of scanning improves so do your scans). That said, I am quite satisfied with results from each software I've tried, even the basic automatic conversion with Picasa is good enough for me now. Should I change my opinion I can always redo the pictures using another software. Let's talk about peace of mind... :-) Well, I must admit I didn't expect such a big difference between digital compacts and DSLRs. I can only hope that difference between istDs and K10D is somewhat smaller, because otherwise it'll ruin my bank account. Can somebody please tell me it's negligible? ;-) The big difference between DSLRs and PS compacts is the size of the sensor (and, in particular, the amount of silicon for each pixel). The sensor in a PS is tiny compared to that is a DSLR - generally about 10% of the area. Image quality, and particularly the amount of noise, is strongly related to the size of each individual pixel. The sensor in the K10D is the same size as that in the *ist DS. So the DS, with only 6MP, actually has slightly larger pixels than the K10D. A raw image from the DS could actually be a little better than one from the K10D in potentially noisy situations (low light photography). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: thoughts, questions, a story ...
It is strange, and errie at the same time. Up until a year ago, i had little difficulty in buying, developing and getting prints of BW film. Now its a 1 1/2 hour trip and more expensive, due to more gas, and higher rates by the new guy. Digital Ps have been out long enough, that your 20 year old student, probably had one for his first school camera, as opposed to the K1000 etc most of us might have had. It the 24/7 instant information age, which i absolutly hate, and thats they way they want it. Take the dam shot, lets have a look and laugh at ourselves. Oh and BTW, i had my 6x7 out on a walk around on my way to the hunt camp for Thanksgiving weekend. Boy didi i get looks.:-) Dave Quoting Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Later that evening, I was talking to my brother. One of his friends is getting ready to move with his family because his wife has accepted a new position in another state. He used to drive the truck that went from photolab to photolab, delivering chemistry and picking up the waste chemicals for silver reclamation. Used to be ten of them running all day, every day. Now there's not enough business to fund more than one person on a twice a week circuit through the labs. A strange feeling. I still have three exposures to go on that roll of film. Godfrey -- 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: finally put my hands on K10D... part II
Quoting Peter Lacus [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Well, I must admit I didn't expect such a big difference between digital compacts and DSLRs. I can only hope that difference between istDs and K10D is somewhat smaller, because otherwise it'll ruin my bank account. Can somebody please tell me it's negligible? ;-) Well, i hate to say this, but DSLR's.HAVE ruined my bank account.There is no hope. Spend now. Dave Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Equine Photography in York Region -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Comet McNaught
On 17/01/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've never thought of using suburb as a unit of distance before... It's commonplace here, it comes with living in a large Australian city :-) -- 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
Re: finally put my hands on K10D... part II
On Jan 16, 2007, at 2:34 PM, David J Brooks wrote: Well, i hate to say this, but DSLR's.HAVE ruined my bank account.There is no hope. Spend now. LOL!!! Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: finally put my hands on K10D... part II
John, The big difference between DSLRs and PS compacts is the size of the sensor (and, in particular, the amount of silicon for each pixel). The sensor in a PS is tiny compared to that is a DSLR - generally about 10% of the area. Image quality, and particularly the amount of noise, is strongly related to the size of each individual pixel. I was aware of these fact but still haven't realized that the difference is so big - probably bigger than difference between the pixel sizes. :-) I don't care about noise too much (we have Neatimage after all) but I HATE look of overprocessed images (typically anything over 4MPix in compacts area - I deliberately reduce the size of pictures from my 5Mpix SONY DSC-T1 to hide these artefacts somewhat). I can't imagine how the output from 10MPix compacts looks like. :-( But the biggest differentiating factor are still lenses IMHO. All pictures I've shot so far were taken with SMC F50/1.7 and this lens mounted on istDs is a real cracker. Bit long for general use yet I haven't found this to be the limiting factor (which was my creativity, as always :-)). Technically wise I can't detect anything wrong - no signs of color bleeding, no visible distortions, no flare, it resolves more details than I can see with my eyes (being short tele on DSLR to its advantage)... Tomorrow I plan to give A50/1.4 a try to see if it could be improved in any way. Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: what kind of soft case came with your 77mm Ltd?
My black 77 Ltd - direct from Japan before they were imported here - came in a green bag, gold print: PENTAX 77/1:1.8 The 31mm and 43mm were similar, but I don't have those with me on this trip to report specific details. The recent 21mm Ltd from BH came with an undistinguished, unmarked, black bag. Stan On Jan 16, 2007, at 8:50 PM, Jan van Wijk wrote: On Tue, 16 Jan 2007 09:40:43 -, Rob Brigham wrote: My Black 77 has a green bag with a big Gold Pentax on it - don't think it says the focal length. So did mine (black 77), the black 31 came in a similar but red bag. Showing focal length and max aperture in gold. Both came from Japan, through our frien in Brighton. 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Pentax DA70 lens has arrived ...
As mentioned the other day, I sold the FA77 lens and made way for the new DA70. It just arrived a half hour ago. A tidy, compact lens, a little smaller/lighter than the FA77. It comes with a collapsible metal lens hood and the usual (for Limiteds) slip-off lens cap. Ugh, I hate those things ... slide out hoods and slip-off caps drive me nutty. Happily, I didn't sell the B+W 49mm screw-in metal, telephoto lens hood I used with the FA77. It's a little deeper than the stock lens hood: I did a few vignetting tests and found none, so that's what I'll use on this one too. I have a few cheap plastic, clip-on 49mm lens caps too. The Pentax bits will just stay in the box with the pouch. The Quickshift focusing mount is wonderful. I like the slightly shorter focal length .. it's more useful to me. The lighter weight, smaller size and Quickshift mount compensates for that 0.7 stop decrease in lens speed. I noticed in my vignetting tests that there's a little falloff at the corners of the frame wide open, cleans up nicely when stopped down a bit. The finish is on par with the FA77, FA31 and DA21 Limiteds. A very nice lens indeed. Now to go take some photographs. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Rally racing
Michele and I were in the same grade and high school in Colorado Springs. Interesting. I didn't know she had a U. S. connection. Isn't she a Brit? Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO - Rally racing Stig is awesome, but I'd prefer the company of Michele Mouton, going up Pike's Peak in the Sport Quattro. :-) Michele and I were in the same grade and high school in Colorado Springs. I forget which classes we shared. Phys Ed. was one, and something like American History. Her father was a Phys Ed teacher at the same school. Tom C. Here's another from Melbourne: http://photography2.skofteland.net:8080/albums/userpics/10001/mitsu_imgp0122.jpg *ist D FA 28-70 F4 A little better wheel spin. I realized after the fact that high shutter speeds don't work for car racing... -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.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 - Old Paramus Church Cemetery
Nice composition Ed. I only wish the background was more out of focus. BTW - In the late 40's/early 50's, I use to swim @ a place in Paramus that was like a lake (may have been a man made body of water, but had low concrete walls on the shore. All I knew then was it was a place to swim in Paramus. Any chance you now of it or have heard of it? Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Ed Keeney [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO - Old Paramus Church Cemetery http://picasaweb.google.com/ewkphoto/PentaxK100DPicturesAlmostDailyJanuary2007/photo#502047314964050 Could be my best with the K100d so far - still trying. Converted to BW in PS Elements 5. Comments appreciated -- Thanks! Ed http://picasaweb.google.com/ewkphoto -- 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
Pentax D-10 vs Samsung GX-10
Dear All, As the Gx-10 is going to be $100 cheaper here in Australia I was wondering if any one had any thoughts about the advantages of the Pentax over the Samsung? Regards Charles Wilson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Rally racing
It wa a dumb assumption I've made for the last 12 years, since she had the name and was in the Pikes Peak Hill Climb... Tom C. From: Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Rally racing Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 17:10:33 -0500 Michele and I were in the same grade and high school in Colorado Springs. Interesting. I didn't know she had a U. S. connection. Isn't she a Brit? Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO - Rally racing Stig is awesome, but I'd prefer the company of Michele Mouton, going up Pike's Peak in the Sport Quattro. :-) Michele and I were in the same grade and high school in Colorado Springs. I forget which classes we shared. Phys Ed. was one, and something like American History. Her father was a Phys Ed teacher at the same school. Tom C. Here's another from Melbourne: http://photography2.skofteland.net:8080/albums/userpics/10001/mitsu_imgp0122.jpg *ist D FA 28-70 F4 A little better wheel spin. I realized after the fact that high shutter speeds don't work for car racing... -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.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: OT - another one from England
B O H I C A ! Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT - another one from England Enough with the stiffy, jokes how far do you want to drive this. Paul Stenquist wrote: But rigid discipline can yield big dividends. Paul On Jan 15, 2007, at 10:25 PM, Simon King wrote: They're hardened criminals now... On 1/15/07, Paul Sorenson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sounds like they've already had their stiff punishment. -P Bob W wrote: That should give them somewhere to hang their wet towels. They must have been inspired by living so close to Winnersh Triangle, and in a Forest school. That sort of Carry On is bound to get the boys' imaginations racing. They can expect a stiff punishment (and the eternal admiration of their peers!), but I hope the school doesn't come down too hard on them. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ralf R. Radermacher Sent: 15 January 2007 19:25 To: Pentax Mailingliste Subject: OT - another one from England LONDON, England (Reuters) -- Six British schoolboys were rushed to the hospital after taking the erection-enhancing drug Viagra at lunchtime for a dare, the school said Thursday. Paramedics were called after a fellow student told teachers about the 13-year-olds' prank, a spokesperson for Forest School in Winnersh, in southern England, said. The local education authority said they think the student took the pills from home and brought them to the all-boys school where he shared them with five friends. The school has a no drugs policy and the students likely will face punishment, especially the student who brought the pills into school, the education authority said. Paramedics took the six squirming boys to the nearby Royal Berkshire Hospital, where they were monitored until the effects wore off. The effects of Viagra are typically felt for up to 4 hours, according to viagra.com. +++ ...monitored until the effects wore off. Thanks, Reuters. YMMD :-) Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany private homepage: http://www.fotoralf.de manual cameras and photo galleries - updated Jan. 10, 2005 Contarex - Kiev 60 - Horizon 202 - P6 mount lenses -- 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 -- 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- -- The more I know of men, the more I like my dog. -- Anne Louise Germaine de Stael -- 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 - American Wall / American Grafiti
I would expect the Great seal to be a bit larger, wouldn't that be the Not So Great Seal. Of course, but in time it might be the great seal. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO - American Wall / American Grafiti I would expect the Great seal to be a bit larger, wouldn't that be the Not So Great Seal. Kenneth Waller wrote: Must be the Great Seal of the United States. Na. Shel took the image in California, therefore it must be great seal of California. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: PESO - American Wall / American Grafiti http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml-pics/amwall.html istDS, A50/1.4 @ f/7.1, 1/250 sec hand held, ISO 200 Comments welcome What is that in the foreground? Looks like a seal. Must be the Great Seal of the United States. Bob -- -- The more I know of men, the more I like my dog. -- Anne Louise Germaine de Stael -- 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: Gotta Go ....
Late to see this, but - good luck, Shel, hope you're back soon with no major concerns. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PDML PDML@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2007 11:32 PM Subject: Gotta Go The doctor called me yesterday and wants me to go into the hospital for some tests. I'll be leaving in a couple of hours and will be away for a short while. I usually don't put my business on the internet, but I'm a little concerned, and for some odd reason doing so now helps me to feel a little better. Maybe it's because I'm anxious and there's no one to tell right now - gotta wait a few hours to tell friends and family ... I don't do hospitals and illness very well ;-)) So, wish me luck (if you so choose), and I'll see you when I get back. Bye for now. Shel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax DA70 lens has arrived ...
Godfrey, Do you have a film camera available to check if you can see any vignetting? (at least in the viewfinder). I've heard that the DA40 doesn't show any... Thanks, Jaume - Mensaje original De: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: PDML List PDML@pdml.net; DUG [EMAIL PROTECTED] Enviado: martes, 16 de enero, 2007 22:26:29 Asunto: Pentax DA70 lens has arrived ... As mentioned the other day, I sold the FA77 lens and made way for the new DA70. It just arrived a half hour ago. A tidy, compact lens, a little smaller/lighter than the FA77. It comes with a collapsible metal lens hood and the usual (for Limiteds) slip-off lens cap. Ugh, I hate those things ... slide out hoods and slip-off caps drive me nutty. Happily, I didn't sell the B+W 49mm screw-in metal, telephoto lens hood I used with the FA77. It's a little deeper than the stock lens hood: I did a few vignetting tests and found none, so that's what I'll use on this one too. I have a few cheap plastic, clip-on 49mm lens caps too. The Pentax bits will just stay in the box with the pouch. The Quickshift focusing mount is wonderful. I like the slightly shorter focal length .. it's more useful to me. The lighter weight, smaller size and Quickshift mount compensates for that 0.7 stop decrease in lens speed. I noticed in my vignetting tests that there's a little falloff at the corners of the frame wide open, cleans up nicely when stopped down a bit. The finish is on par with the FA77, FA31 and DA21 Limiteds. A very nice lens indeed. Now to go take some photographs. Godfrey -- 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: OT - another one from England
Must have been a long day for those boys. Don't know about that but it probably was hard. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT - another one from England Must have been a long day for those boys. On 1/16/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Enough with the stiffy, jokes how far do you want to drive this. Paul Stenquist wrote: But rigid discipline can yield big dividends. Paul On Jan 15, 2007, at 10:25 PM, Simon King wrote: They're hardened criminals now... On 1/15/07, Paul Sorenson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sounds like they've already had their stiff punishment. -P Bob W wrote: That should give them somewhere to hang their wet towels. They must have been inspired by living so close to Winnersh Triangle, and in a Forest school. That sort of Carry On is bound to get the boys' imaginations racing. They can expect a stiff punishment (and the eternal admiration of their peers!), but I hope the school doesn't come down too hard on them. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ralf R. Radermacher Sent: 15 January 2007 19:25 To: Pentax Mailingliste Subject: OT - another one from England LONDON, England (Reuters) -- Six British schoolboys were rushed to the hospital after taking the erection-enhancing drug Viagra at lunchtime for a dare, the school said Thursday. Paramedics were called after a fellow student told teachers about the 13-year-olds' prank, a spokesperson for Forest School in Winnersh, in southern England, said. The local education authority said they think the student took the pills from home and brought them to the all-boys school where he shared them with five friends. The school has a no drugs policy and the students likely will face punishment, especially the student who brought the pills into school, the education authority said. Paramedics took the six squirming boys to the nearby Royal Berkshire Hospital, where they were monitored until the effects wore off. The effects of Viagra are typically felt for up to 4 hours, according to viagra.com. +++ ...monitored until the effects wore off. Thanks, Reuters. YMMD :-) Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany private homepage: http://www.fotoralf.de manual cameras and photo galleries - updated Jan. 10, 2005 Contarex - Kiev 60 - Horizon 202 - P6 mount lenses -- 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 -- 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- -- The more I know of men, the more I like my dog. -- Anne Louise Germaine de Stael -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Old Paramus Church Cemetery
For some reason it won't come sharp for me. It's like it didn't finish downloading... Looks like a fun place to shoot though. CW - Original Message - From: Ed Keeney [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 10:45 AM Subject: PESO - Old Paramus Church Cemetery http://picasaweb.google.com/ewkphoto/PentaxK100DPicturesAlmostDailyJanuary2007/photo#502047314964050 Could be my best with the K100d so far - still trying. Converted to BW in PS Elements 5. Comments appreciated -- Thanks! Ed http://picasaweb.google.com/ewkphoto -- 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: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.16.12/631 - Release Date: 1/16/2007 8:25 AM -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax D-10 vs Samsung GX-10
Yeah, AFAIK Samsung didn't ever put an updated firmware for their DSLRs. Pentax did update even the old DS to SDHC compliant. It was me, I would not even think... 2007/1/16, Charles Wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Dear All, As the Gx-10 is going to be $100 cheaper here in Australia I was wondering if any one had any thoughts about the advantages of the Pentax over the Samsung? Regards Charles Wilson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax DA70 lens has arrived ...
Indeed as it is beleived to be the same old design as the original M-serie Pancake which covers 35mm. Don't hold your breath, thoough ... 2007/1/16, Jaume Lahuerta [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Godfrey, Do you have a film camera available to check if you can see any vignetting? (at least in the viewfinder). I've heard that the DA40 doesn't show any... Thanks, Jaume - Mensaje original De: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: PDML List PDML@pdml.net; DUG [EMAIL PROTECTED] Enviado: martes, 16 de enero, 2007 22:26:29 Asunto: Pentax DA70 lens has arrived ... As mentioned the other day, I sold the FA77 lens and made way for the new DA70. It just arrived a half hour ago. A tidy, compact lens, a little smaller/lighter than the FA77. It comes with a collapsible metal lens hood and the usual (for Limiteds) slip-off lens cap. Ugh, I hate those things ... slide out hoods and slip-off caps drive me nutty. Happily, I didn't sell the B+W 49mm screw-in metal, telephoto lens hood I used with the FA77. It's a little deeper than the stock lens hood: I did a few vignetting tests and found none, so that's what I'll use on this one too. I have a few cheap plastic, clip-on 49mm lens caps too. The Pentax bits will just stay in the box with the pouch. The Quickshift focusing mount is wonderful. I like the slightly shorter focal length .. it's more useful to me. The lighter weight, smaller size and Quickshift mount compensates for that 0.7 stop decrease in lens speed. I noticed in my vignetting tests that there's a little falloff at the corners of the frame wide open, cleans up nicely when stopped down a bit. The finish is on par with the FA77, FA31 and DA21 Limiteds. A very nice lens indeed. Now to go take some photographs. Godfrey -- 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 -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PUG Submission Form Problems
As of 5:37pm est, the form is working again accepting submissions. Thank you Jostein. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PUG Submission Form Problems I emailed Jostein off-list (he's inundated at work, and not reading the list lately). He replied that he expects to have the submission form working again later today (Tuesday). Rick http://www.photo.net/photos/RickW -- 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
PUG form up and running
Hi gang, Sorry about the unavailability. Ken Waller's submission dropped into the database just now, so it must be working. thanks for the patience. Jostein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax DA70 lens has arrived ...
I don't own any Pentax K mount film cameras so cannot check coverage. If I had a Pentax film SLR camera, I would have kept the FA77. The DA40 Limited is very similar in design to the old M40/2.8, it's design and coatings have been 'tuned' for the digital SLR bodies' 16x24 format, so I doubt it vignettes on the 24x36 mm format. The DA70/2.4 Limited, on the other hand, is a completely new design for the 16x24 format, like the DA21/3.2 Limited. How they perform on 24x36 film is irrelevant to their design requirements ... G On Jan 16, 2007, at 2:36 PM, Thibouille wrote: Indeed as it is beleived to be the same old design as the original M-serie Pancake which covers 35mm. Don't hold your breath, thoough ... 2007/1/16, Jaume Lahuerta [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Do you have a film camera available to check if you can see any vignetting? (at least in the viewfinder). I've heard that the DA40 doesn't show any... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PUG Comment - Endless Sea and Sky
Harald, Very nice shot and composition. http://pug.komkon.org/07jan/ocean.html Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PUG form up and running
On Tue, Jan 16, 2007 at 11:41:04PM +0100, Jostein ?ksne wrote: Hi gang, Sorry about the unavailability. Ken Waller's submission dropped into the database just now, so it must be working. thanks for the patience. Should we re-submit emailed entries using the auto-pug form? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Rally racing
Kenneth Waller wrote: Michele and I were in the same grade and high school in Colorado Springs. Interesting. I didn't know she had a U. S. connection. Isn't she a Brit? Kenneth Waller French -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: thoughts, questions, a story ...
- Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi Subject: thoughts, questions, a story ... Yesterday I had a few errands to run but also wanted to just get out of the house for a bit. So I threw the laptop into the Timbuk2 and added, with a moment's thought, the Pentax 645 fitted with the 45mm lens. I still had half a roll of film in it unexposed from the November trip around the US, maybe I'd use it up. I did my errands and ended up at the coffee shop down the street, the Starbux where I have my photos hanging. Reminded me that I best get off my butt and get the next set ready to hang; I've been kinda bogged down and in a funk with getting the work finished the past week or so. A couple of the folks I see there all the time were there so we engaged in some conversation ... a lot to do with politics and such. I had a print of the portrait I'd done of one of them in my bag so I gave it to him as a gift ... he's the neat geezer in http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/32.htm and a lot of fun to chat with. Once that bunch headed out, I pulled out the laptop and started poking at some more photos from the NY trip and from my junta to Nashville, TN. I also pulled out the Pentax 645 and started fooling with it, framing a composition of the tables and chairs across the aisle from where I was sitting. There was a college student sitting at the table behind me. Excuse me, is that some kind of video camera? No. It's a medium format SLR camera. Still photos. Where's the display screen? It doesn't have one ... it takes a 6cm wide strip of roll film. pause ... Wow. It looks big and heavy. Why would anyone use film when there are such good digital cameras on the market today? The fact of the question is more important than any answer I might come up with. Here we have a college student, maybe 20-22 years old, who cannot see the point. We talked for a while about the photos on the wall, about rendering and blackwhite vs color, about all kinds of stuff, but in the end I could see that the notion of why one would expose film, play with chemistry, etc just to take a picture was simply incomprehensible to him. Cameras, even photography before the present world of digital cameras simply is not a part of his consciousness. Later that evening, I was talking to my brother. One of his friends is getting ready to move with his family because his wife has accepted a new position in another state. He used to drive the truck that went from photolab to photolab, delivering chemistry and picking up the waste chemicals for silver reclamation. Used to be ten of them running all day, every day. Now there's not enough business to fund more than one person on a twice a week circuit through the labs. A strange feeling. I still have three exposures to go on that roll of film. I was at the lab i used to work at picking up a roll of film. Asked what the volume was like this year compared to last. Donna hadn't run the numbers yet, but had the feeling her film volume was down some 50% from last year, and the post Christmas processing rush didn't happen this year. I think it was three years ago that I gave film five more years. It's right on track. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: the magic of film and old cameras
I can share your feeling - today the sun was all a glimmer on the ice covered trees and I had no camera with me - but them remembered the Ricoflex loaded with Classic Pan 200 under the seat of the car. I took a brief walk about along the river, snapped some shots that will probably just be crap. Just got done developing the film (it's in the wash phase). Maybe it will be ready to scan tonight - probably not, but it is a switch from the digital world where it's al there right away. The maximum marked aperture on the camera is f16 and the max shutter speed is 1/100th. I went by the sunny 16 rule (no meter available) and exposed at 1/100th - f16. I used up the last of the Microdol-X I mixed up last summer - just at the end of it's rated life - developed the roll in full strength Microdol since that has a built in 1 stop pull anyhow. Hopefully it will all work out well - I always used Microdol diluted before. I'm probably a fool to do it, but I went ot the photo store next to where I work to picked up a pack of sensor swaps. They had a bin of 1/2 off BW film (all outdated.) I popped for a propack of Trix-X 320 - the old stuff - 5 rolls of 220 format. In a few months the glamor of the K-10D will be fading, and I'll be back to the 6x7 (maybe.) - MCC Mark Erickson wrote: Last week I finished a roll that had lived in my Voigtlander Vitessa for more than a year. I took it for processing over the weekend and had fun parsing through the results. Compared to my *ist-Ds, the delayed gratification is both maddening and fun! It's a little magical to break out the prints and see what came of your efforts. By the way, if you want the best deal in a 1950's rangefinder, the Vitessa is it. It feels like it was carved from a single chunk of metal, has pretty good ergonomics for an old camera, and the 50mm f/3.5 Skopar lens on mine produces very sharp pictures. They say the f/2.0 Ultron is even better--as good as or better than the contemporary Summicrons. Vitessas seem to go for between $100 and $200 if they're really clean. That's a lot less than, say, a Leica iiiF with a 50mm f/3.5 Elmar. --Mark -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Photography Kalamazoo, Michigan www.markcassino.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Monitor Calibration - help wanted
Thanks Rob - I'll look at that too. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia - Original Message - From: Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, January 14, 2007 9:53 PM Subject: Re: Monitor Calibration - help wanted On 13/01/07, John Coyle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rob, thanks for suggesting the Registry - I'm comfortable using RegEdit, so I'll have a wander through there too. There is nothing in my startup settings that would appear to affect only Adobe's colour rendering. Fair enough, the LUT update would be system wide. To all, does the difference between views of the same image in different programs suggest something in the CS settings may be the cause? I'm using colour settings as follows: RGB: sRGB IEC61966-2.1 CMYK: U.S. Web coated (SWOP) v2 Gray: Dot gain 20% Spot: Dot gain 20% Colour Management Policies: Preserve Embedded Profiles RGB on, CMYK off. That all looks fine and by default should only affect the way that untagged images are managed I believe. Typing the last makes me think that I should change that to use the Working setting - I'll try it! My guess is that it has to be associated with Photoshops colour system awareness, given that it respects monitor profiles maybe you should check in: Display properties Settings Advanced Color Management that your monitor profile is set to sRGB Color Space Profile as a lot of the vendor screen profiles are quite strange. -- 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
Re: Pentax DA70 lens has arrived ...
Thanks Godfrey and Thibouille... The lens is attractive but expensive for my standards...and I still don't feel confident enough to make such an investment in a reduced circle lens (at least until Pentax states that they would never go the full frame route in the near future). Still, I bought the 50-200 and the kit lens, but they together are cheaper than the 70. Well, I still haven't read anywhere that the lens vignettes so...there is still some hope ;-) Regards, Jaume - Mensaje original De: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Enviado: martes, 16 de enero, 2007 23:53:28 Asunto: Re: Pentax DA70 lens has arrived ... I don't own any Pentax K mount film cameras so cannot check coverage. If I had a Pentax film SLR camera, I would have kept the FA77. The DA40 Limited is very similar in design to the old M40/2.8, it's design and coatings have been 'tuned' for the digital SLR bodies' 16x24 format, so I doubt it vignettes on the 24x36 mm format. The DA70/2.4 Limited, on the other hand, is a completely new design for the 16x24 format, like the DA21/3.2 Limited. How they perform on 24x36 film is irrelevant to their design requirements ... G On Jan 16, 2007, at 2:36 PM, Thibouille wrote: Indeed as it is beleived to be the same old design as the original M-serie Pancake which covers 35mm. Don't hold your breath, thoough ... 2007/1/16, Jaume Lahuerta [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Do you have a film camera available to check if you can see any vignetting? (at least in the viewfinder). I've heard that the DA40 doesn't show any... -- 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 - Rally racing
John Francis wrote: I want to see how the K10D handles panning with a 1/10 shutter speed. It might not work. There again, it might do something interesting. Unless the cars are virtually at a standstill, I wouldn't expect you to need any shutter speeds slower than 1/30, and probably relatively few slower than 1/125. For cars passing me at ~100 kph, I typically use a shutter speed of around 1/250, which gives good blurry wheels, but is still fast enough that I get a keeper or two. :-) -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Recommendation For Portable Storage Device
Bruce Dayton wrote: I'm guessing on my CompactDrive that I can transfer about 10gb on one battery charge. Beyond that, since it takes AA's I can quickly put another set in, if needed. That's good to know. Unfortunately, my little MediaGear box uses some sort of proprietary battery, I think. The case isn't set up for you to open up the battery compartment ... you're supposed to leave the pack in there and charge through the USB port or with the (supplied) wall wart charger. How much do you use the display? I'm guessing not at all, and that 10GB per charge number is all transfer, no display. Even if it is, I think 10GB of transfer per charge would work for me. At the track, the 2.5GB per charge I get from the MediaGear box often isn't enough to cover me for half the day unless I let all my cards fill up, too. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Rally racing
Doug Franklin wrote: John Francis wrote: I want to see how the K10D handles panning with a 1/10 shutter speed. It might not work. There again, it might do something interesting. Unless the cars are virtually at a standstill, I wouldn't expect you to need any shutter speeds slower than 1/30, and probably relatively few slower than 1/125. For cars passing me at ~100 kph, I typically use a shutter speed of around 1/250, which gives good blurry wheels, but is still fast enough that I get a keeper or two. :-) For motorcycle roadracing (shooting with the 80-200/2.8), I found that between 1/180 and 1/250 usually gave me good sharpness with enough background blur to convey a sense of motion. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Back in town and gasping for breath
Got back from a 4-day weekend in Florida yesterday and then went straight off to the first day of class today. Barely time to pause for breath. Second semester of teaching these courses is going to go quite a bit more smoothly than the first :) Didn't do much photography at all while away :( but it was good visiting the family. Dr. Lisa and I went mountain biking (in a state with no mountains!) and had a blast. There's a huge bike trail system through the forests near Ocala. I'd never tried off-road bicycling before and this might become habit-forming! (BTW: For carrying in a sling pack while bicycling, the small size of the ist-D makes it my preferred choice over the K10D - no contest.) I did get a couple of interesting shots of an enormous spider in my brother's garden and some possibly-good (haven't had a proper look yet) shots of a live oak with an amazing collection of vines climbing up it. Also a neat Annsan photo, I think :) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax DA70 lens has arrived ...
Jaume I shot several shots with a F90X and my Sigma 10-20 for dslr. I saw no vignetting in the finder, but quite noticable on the contact sheet. Dave Quoting Jaume Lahuerta [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Godfrey, Do you have a film camera available to check if you can see any vignetting? (at least in the viewfinder). I've heard that the DA40 doesn't show any... Thanks, Jaume - Mensaje original De: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: PDML List PDML@pdml.net; DUG [EMAIL PROTECTED] Enviado: martes, 16 de enero, 2007 22:26:29 Asunto: Pentax DA70 lens has arrived ... As mentioned the other day, I sold the FA77 lens and made way for the new DA70. It just arrived a half hour ago. A tidy, compact lens, a little smaller/lighter than the FA77. It comes with a collapsible metal lens hood and the usual (for Limiteds) slip-off lens cap. Ugh, I hate those things ... slide out hoods and slip-off caps drive me nutty. Happily, I didn't sell the B+W 49mm screw-in metal, telephoto lens hood I used with the FA77. It's a little deeper than the stock lens hood: I did a few vignetting tests and found none, so that's what I'll use on this one too. I have a few cheap plastic, clip-on 49mm lens caps too. The Pentax bits will just stay in the box with the pouch. The Quickshift focusing mount is wonderful. I like the slightly shorter focal length .. it's more useful to me. The lighter weight, smaller size and Quickshift mount compensates for that 0.7 stop decrease in lens speed. I noticed in my vignetting tests that there's a little falloff at the corners of the frame wide open, cleans up nicely when stopped down a bit. The finish is on par with the FA77, FA31 and DA21 Limiteds. A very nice lens indeed. Now to go take some photographs. Godfrey -- 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 Equine Photography in York Region -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Back in town and gasping for breath
Quoting Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Dr. Lisa and I went mountain biking (in a state with no mountains!) God IS still looking out for me. Glad you had a good vacation Mark and Dr L 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: PESO - Rally racing
Mark Roberts wrote: For motorcycle roadracing (shooting with the 80-200/2.8), I found that between 1/180 and 1/250 usually gave me good sharpness with enough background blur to convey a sense of motion. Where I end up needing the slow shutter speeds is on pit road and in the paddock, on most tracks. Every once in a while you hit a track where the course forces the vehicles to get quite slow, but I haven't shot at any of them. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
