PESO - Oh no, another sunset!
Dramatic enough for another presentation, I think. http://www.members.iinet.net.au/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/IMGP4776.jpg Comments welcome John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Lens question
On 4/2/07, David J Brooks, discombobulated, unleashed: I;ll compare weight with Cotty at GFM this year. Later we'll see how much our big body cameras weight. LOL Har! I better start pushing down the Yorkshire puddings ;-) -- 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: OT Working with Gifs
From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/02/04 Sun PM 11:49:21 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT Working with Gifs Thanks. The files they sent are under 80K. I tried to upres them using the 10% method, but all i got was worser jags.Good english , eh.:-) I hope i can get something a bit higher in res. Its our logo and selling point. Gotta have something nice right. heresy I don't think you will be able to do that digitally. Easiest way I have found to improve that situation is to print it out as large as you can and redraw it, using the original as a base. Then rescan at higher resolution. That will give you a whacking huge file to downres as much as your little heart desires. /heresy - 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: Re: Waitangi Angels
From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/02/05 Mon AM 12:21:23 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Waitangi Angels Is this Mrs Who?? http://www.web-options.com/London3/content/_2033343_large.html Not even first base. 8-) His box is blue, what? - 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
Hoya lenses
Hi, Does anyone have any information on Hoya lenses? Not filters - lenses. Specifically ones with K mounts. I've googled and yahoo-ed, but to no avail. Ciao, Peter in Western Sydney -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Hoya lenses
As I understand it Hoya supply the glass that others then make into a complete lens. Cheers, Dave On 2/5/07, Peter McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Does anyone have any information on Hoya lenses? Not filters - lenses. Specifically ones with K mounts. I've googled and yahoo-ed, but to no avail. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Oh no, another sunset!
Very nice John. Cheers, Dave On 2/5/07, John Coyle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dramatic enough for another presentation, I think. http://www.members.iinet.net.au/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/IMGP4776.jpg Comments welcome -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT Working with Gifs
On 2/5/07, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks. The files they sent are under 80K. I tried to upres them using the 10% method, but all i got was worser jags.Good english , eh.:-) I hope i can get something a bit higher in res. Its our logo and selling point. Gotta have something nice right. heresy I don't think you will be able to do that digitally. Easiest way I have found to improve that situation is to print it out as large as you can and redraw it, using the original as a base. Then rescan at higher resolution. That will give you a whacking huge file to downres as much as your little heart desires. /heresy I've done that many times at work. The client is asked to supply a general arrangment drawing of their vessel. They email back an scan, of a photocopy, of a fax. Aggghhh!! Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT Working with Gifs
From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/02/05 Mon AM 10:43:46 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT Working with Gifs On 2/5/07, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks. The files they sent are under 80K. I tried to upres them using the 10% method, but all i got was worser jags.Good english , eh.:-) I hope i can get something a bit higher in res. Its our logo and selling point. Gotta have something nice right. heresy I don't think you will be able to do that digitally. Easiest way I have found to improve that situation is to print it out as large as you can and redraw it, using the original as a base. Then rescan at higher resolution. That will give you a whacking huge file to downres as much as your little heart desires. /heresy I've done that many times at work. The client is asked to supply a general arrangment drawing of their vessel. They email back an scan, of a photocopy, of a fax. Therefore in black and white and several (all the same) shades of grey. Aggghhh!! Double. Dave -- 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: Lens question
Reviewing those, wide open at longer focal lengths I saw a small and easily correctable amount of CA when fitted with the teleconverter, which just about disappeared 1-2 stops down where I'd normally use the lens. Without the teleconverter, I see no CA of any significance. Yes, I'm quite taken with the DA50-200. I only rarely use field of view much narrower than what the DA70 offers but I like to have the option. I've owned many longer lenses in the past and always found that they were either poor performers (I couldn't afford the premium glass) or so large and heavy I never used them. The 50-200 performs very well and is compact/light such that it is worth having, especially at the price. I feel it easily performs on par with any of the modestly priced zooms in this general focal length range that I've tried. All this sounds very promising from what is a quite modestly priced lens, my problem has always been using a xx-200 with an aperture at the long end of f/5.6 when I could use an F 100-300 or FA 80-320 with the same aperture, both the latter appear to be rather good optically until 200mm or there abouts. I guess the only concern would be weight or size, I'm having to re-think what I consider a good lens kit to carry with the digital bodies. 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: Hoya lenses
Try Tokina, which is owned by Hoya... DagT Fra: Peter McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, Does anyone have any information on Hoya lenses? Not filters - lenses. Specifically ones with K mounts. I've googled and yahoo-ed, but to no avail. Ciao, Peter in Western Sydney -- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO - Oh no, another sunset!
The lines of light, below the horizon, makes it something more than just another sunset. I think it needs to be displayed on a dark background to bring out more details in the shadow. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Coyle Sent: 5. februar 2007 09:05 To: Pentax-Discuss Subject: PESO - Oh no, another sunset! Dramatic enough for another presentation, I think. http://www.members.iinet.net.au/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/IMGP4776.jpg Comments welcome John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -- 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 - Oh no, another sunset!
lovely. I like the line of lights in the foreground. It would be great if you could lighten the foreground just a tiny bit to bring up a little more detailing ... not enough to ruin the effect. :-) G On Feb 5, 2007, at 12:05 AM, John Coyle wrote: Dramatic enough for another presentation, I think. http://www.members.iinet.net.au/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/IMGP4776.jpg Comments welcome -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Hoya lenses
I understand that there were a few Hoya lenses back in the 70's. Nothing special, but not crap either. -Adam Peter McIntosh wrote: Hi, Does anyone have any information on Hoya lenses? Not filters - lenses. Specifically ones with K mounts. I've googled and yahoo-ed, but to no avail. Ciao, Peter in Western Sydney -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Hoya lenses
I don't think Hoya sells lenses under it's own name, they own Tokina. Peter McIntosh wrote: Hi, Does anyone have any information on Hoya lenses? Not filters - lenses. Specifically ones with K mounts. I've googled and yahoo-ed, but to no avail. Ciao, Peter in Western Sydney -- -- 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: Hoya lenses
But they used to. Hoya and Tokina only hooked up in the 90's. -Adam P. J. Alling wrote: I don't think Hoya sells lenses under it's own name, they own Tokina. Peter McIntosh wrote: Hi, Does anyone have any information on Hoya lenses? Not filters - lenses. Specifically ones with K mounts. I've googled and yahoo-ed, but to no avail. Ciao, Peter in Western Sydney -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GESO - Call Any Vegetable
In a message dated 2/4/2007 9:52:10 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On Feb 4, 2007, at 8:21 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://members.aol.com/eactivist/VEGETABLES/ They're all good, Marnie, but I'm particular for the Carrots. :-) Godfrey == Thanks, Godfrey. I thought that one was a little soft, but, yes, I do like the naturalness of the composition. Thanks for looking. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Web hosting horrors
In a message dated 2/4/2007 10:32:13 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: And now, just to be *slightly* on-topic, here's a new PESO, the latest version of my Live Oak BW conversion: http://www.robertstech.com/peso.htm Not quite there yet, but I find it's best to make some changes and then wait a couple of days before looking at it and deciding if I like it or not. === Ugh. I like the photo, but the rendering doesn't ring my chimes. Marnie aka Doe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Hoya lenses
Normally I'd point to Monahans Medium Format Megasite, but it seems to have been abandoned. It maintained the * Third Party Lenses Resource Megasite Home Page with *quite a few legacy pages about 3rd party 35mm lenses. I was able to find it in the Wayback Machine and here is it's 2004 listing of Hoya Lenses Third Party Lenses from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s (sorted by brand, focal length, f/stop) Brand Focal (mm) f/stop Yr List $ 1998 $ Diaphragm Lens Type Length hoya28 2.8 79$160 $380 autowide HMC hoya35 2.8 79$130 $308 autowide HMC hoya 135 2.8 79$130 $308 autotele HMC hoya 200 3.5 79$172 $408 autotele HMC hoya 100-300 5 79$398 $944 autozoom HMC hoya 25-42 3.5 79$500 $1,186 autozoom hoya 35-105 3.5 77$450 $1,246 autozoom hoya 70-150 3.8 79$270 $640 autozoom hoya 70-210 3.8 77$450 $1,246 autozoom HMC hoya 80-2004 79$295 $700 autozoom Adam Maas wrote: I understand that there were a few Hoya lenses back in the 70's. Nothing special, but not crap either. -Adam Peter McIntosh wrote: Hi, Does anyone have any information on Hoya lenses? Not filters - lenses. Specifically ones with K mounts. I've googled and yahoo-ed, but to no avail. Ciao, Peter in Western Sydney -- -- 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
Pentax SMC P-FA 28-105mm f/3.2-4.5 AL (IF)
http://www.photodo.com/product_332.html In anticipation of the new DA* lenses major Pentax retailer in Estonia has dropped the price for older FA and FA J lenses by 40%. Does anyone have an example photos made with this 28-105 lense I'm planning to purchase. A comments from your personal experience using this lense would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax SMC P-FA 28-105mm f/3.2-4.5 AL (IF)
Roman, I suggest you take very careful approach towards this lens. I had one sample that would display focus confirmation in the viewfinder of my *istD but no, I repeat no, element of the picture was actually in focus. Evidently the sample variation is very significant. Thus I suggest you insist that you check this lens on your very camera before you buy it. Ultimately, I bought Tamron XR DI 28-75/2.8 lens and I am extremely happy about that. Thanks. On 2/5/07, Roman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.photodo.com/product_332.html In anticipation of the new DA* lenses major Pentax retailer in Estonia has dropped the price for older FA and FA J lenses by 40%. Does anyone have an example photos made with this 28-105 lense I'm planning to purchase. A comments from your personal experience using this lense would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. -- 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
K10D @ ISO 3200
I have heard ther's a setting somewhere that will allow for exposing according to ISO 3200. I can't find anything in the manual. Is this true? How? Regards Jens Jens Bladt Nytarkort / Greeting Card: http://www.jensbladt.dk/godtnytaar2007/lydshow.html -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.26/670 - Release Date: 02/05/2007 14:04 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D @ ISO 3200
The rumor has it that in the future Pentax will release a camera micro code that will enable both ISO 50 and ISO 3200 'cause one of the beta versions had it. Currently we're confined to 100-1600 range. Cheers. On 2/5/07, Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have heard ther's a setting somewhere that will allow for exposing according to ISO 3200. I can't find anything in the manual. Is this true? How? Regards Jens Jens Bladt Nytarkort / Greeting Card: http://www.jensbladt.dk/godtnytaar2007/lydshow.html -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.26/670 - Release Date: 02/05/2007 14:04 -- 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: Pentax SMC P-FA 28-105mm f/3.2-4.5 AL (IF)
I owned that lens and used it quite a bit with my *istD. I sold it after purchasing the DA 16-45 and the DA 50-200, because I wasn't using it any more. But it performed quite well. Here are two examples: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2399802size=lg http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3451662size=lg Paul -- Original message -- From: Roman [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.photodo.com/product_332.html In anticipation of the new DA* lenses major Pentax retailer in Estonia has dropped the price for older FA and FA J lenses by 40%. Does anyone have an example photos made with this 28-105 lense I'm planning to purchase. A comments from your personal experience using this lense would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. -- 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 SMC P-FA 28-105mm f/3.2-4.5 AL (IF)
I agree with Boris. Make sure that you can test it or at leat return it if it doesn't work properly. My unit worked perfectly with my MZ-5n. Hovewer, with my Ds it would hunt and lots of times refuse to focus at the long end (105mm). When it focused the images came out well though. - Mensaje original De: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Enviado: lunes, 5 de febrero, 2007 17:11:18 Asunto: Re: Pentax SMC P-FA 28-105mm f/3.2-4.5 AL (IF) Roman, I suggest you take very careful approach towards this lens. I had one sample that would display focus confirmation in the viewfinder of my *istD but no, I repeat no, element of the picture was actually in focus. Evidently the sample variation is very significant. Thus I suggest you insist that you check this lens on your very camera before you buy it. Ultimately, I bought Tamron XR DI 28-75/2.8 lens and I am extremely happy about that. Thanks. On 2/5/07, Roman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.photodo.com/product_332.html In anticipation of the new DA* lenses major Pentax retailer in Estonia has dropped the price for older FA and FA J lenses by 40%. Does anyone have an example photos made with this 28-105 lense I'm planning to purchase. A comments from your personal experience using this lense would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. -- 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 __ 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: Hoya lenses
Try Tokina, which is owned by Hoya... DagT - There was much discussion of this at dpreview some time ago. The gist was that Tokina is not owned by Hoya. But they jointly market together, at least in the U.S., with Kenko (THK). Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO - Snowless Shasta
When I went to visit my father's home town last October, I also wanted to get some shots of Mt. Shasta. Scott Valley, where I went, is NW of Shasta. So wouldn't you know it had been a very dry year and there was practically no snow? Taking shots of Shasta was the only time I went out of my way on that trip to take some photographs just to take some photographs. I had to find the lake (not in town), drive around it and find the private campground that I had been told had a beach, pay an entrance fee, and hike to the beach. Lots of work. :-) Nothing special, a tourist shot, but I did like the cloud. http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/snowless.htm Comments, welcome. I suppose a polarizer would have been a good idea, but I didn't think of it at the time. Marnie aka Doe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Oh no, another sunset!
Oh yeah, dramatic enough. Very nice with the bridge lights filling in the dark area on the lower left. Thanks for sharing this one. -- Bruce Monday, February 5, 2007, 12:05:23 AM, you wrote: JC Dramatic enough for another presentation, I think. JC http://www.members.iinet.net.au/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/IMGP4776.jpg JC Comments welcome JC John Coyle JC Brisbane, Australia -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax SMC P-FA 28-105mm f/3.2-4.5 AL (IF)
Indeed, Jaume, apparently different cameras manage to focus this lens with a different degree of success. On 2/5/07, Jaume Lahuerta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I agree with Boris. Make sure that you can test it or at leat return it if it doesn't work properly. My unit worked perfectly with my MZ-5n. Hovewer, with my Ds it would hunt and lots of times refuse to focus at the long end (105mm). When it focused the images came out well though. -- Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
OT: McNaught Caught
From The Astronomy Picture of the Day page, here is a really great image of McNaught -- and other attractions in the sky: http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap070205.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GESO: Chicago Lions
Should it be the Chicago Lambs now? Dan M On 2/4/07, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK kiddies, I know this is an international list, but the Chicago Bears will start playing the Indianapolis Colts within the hour. We are all excited here in Chicago, even the Lions in front of the Art Institute. http://picasaweb.google.com/rf.sullivan/ArtInstituteLions It was cold and clear here today (-20 degrees C), but a steady stream of fans were came for snaps with them. Go Bears! ! ! Regards, Bob S. -- 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: February 2007 PUG is open a bit early
Jaume, glad you like this. I knew it was a bit tricky to submit a cormorants picture .. Henk -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jaume Lahuerta Sent: 04 February, 2007 11:36 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: February 2007 PUG is open a bit early Thanks Adelheid and thanks Paul for your comment. I also like Alastair fishermen, Henk Terhell's 'Cormorants' composition and, although not particularly fond on macros, Gianfranco's contribution. Regards, Jaume -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Enablement!
Well, my K10D likes my FA100-300 pretty much. IMO, better than Sigma DL 70-300 (I have the legendary first version, that has macro only at 300mm). Quite a capable lens fo the price I paid. BR, Margus Scott Loveless wrote: A little birdie just dropped off a big lens (F100-300). So I stuck her on the PZ-1 to get a feel for the weight. http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/PDMLPESO/photo#5027021358795001042 I think this lens should have had a tripod collar. Fortunately, I like heftier rigs than most. She looks nearly new, feels the way she should, and the glass is clean. Focusing is snappy on the PZ-1. The *ist, on the other hand, doesn't like this lens very much. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Snowless Shasta
Totally like it! Foreground, cloud position and shape, nice. If you'd like me to take one with snow on it and send it to you, let me know. BG It's about three hours north of us. We've driven over west a bit from the mountain to a lake and taken a shot or two, but not from huge Lake Shasta it's self. Jack --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When I went to visit my father's home town last October, I also wanted to get some shots of Mt. Shasta. Scott Valley, where I went, is NW of Shasta. So wouldn't you know it had been a very dry year and there was practically no snow? Taking shots of Shasta was the only time I went out of my way on that trip to take some photographs just to take some photographs. I had to find the lake (not in town), drive around it and find the private campground that I had been told had a beach, pay an entrance fee, and hike to the beach. Lots of work. :-) Nothing special, a tourist shot, but I did like the cloud. http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/snowless.htm Comments, welcome. I suppose a polarizer would have been a good idea, but I didn't think of it at the time. Marnie aka Doe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Bored stiff? Loosen up... Download and play hundreds of games for free on Yahoo! Games. http://games.yahoo.com/games/front -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax SMC P-FA 28-105mm f/3.2-4.5 AL (IF)
Hello Roman, Monday, February 5, 2007, 6:05:03 PM, you wrote: http://www.photodo.com/product_332.html In anticipation of the new DA* lenses major Pentax retailer in Estonia has dropped the price for older FA and FA J lenses by 40%. Does anyone have an example photos made with this 28-105 lense I'm planning to purchase. A comments from your personal experience using this lense would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. It worked fine on my MZ-6, haven't used it on digital. All of these were shot with the 28-105: http://ns.atn.ro/~attila/album/album.php?a=2 and this one also: http://ns.atn.ro/~attila/album/view.php?a=1i=4 -- Attila -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax SMC P-FA 28-105mm f/3.2-4.5 AL (IF)
I had one of the FA28-105/3.2-4.5s that I used extensively with the *ist DS in 2005. I didn't have issues with focusing (it was neither better or worse than average for AF lenses on the *ist DS) and found it to be a very good performer most of the time. It is not at its best wide open, and particularly wide open at focal length settings above 70mm. Stopped down to my usual range around f/5.6-f/8, it did very well. Manual focusing is quick and positive. The Pentax supplied lens hood is overly large and inefficient for the DSLR format ... I replaced it with a Kalt generic metal screw-in normal lens hood that is a lot more compact and doesn't get in the way so much of the time. Here are some examples I posed to my Picture A Week sets in 2005 and 2006. http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/14.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/14p.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/15.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/16.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/17.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/18.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/23.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/25.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/28.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/30.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/39p.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW6/25.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW6/36.htm I sold the lens either late in 2005 or in Spring of 2006 as I found I'd moved on to other lenses (better quality primes) as my mainstay by then. Godfrey On Feb 5, 2007, at 8:05 AM, Roman wrote: http://www.photodo.com/product_332.html In anticipation of the new DA* lenses major Pentax retailer in Estonia has dropped the price for older FA and FA J lenses by 40%. Does anyone have an example photos made with this 28-105 lense I'm planning to purchase. A comments from your personal experience using this lense would be greatly appreciated. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: NO FS this Friday?
I don't get this. What matters (for me) is that the DA does a similar or better job. The reasons why they do are as interesting as the popes new beard IMO. But that's just me ;-) Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of J. C. O'Connell Sent: 4. februar 2007 02:53 To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: NO FS this Friday? I think you are mistaken because full frame lenses only need to have 2/3 the resolution to MATCH/BEAT DA lenses in terms of overall resolution. you guys act like pentax and everybody else just discovered how to make fine lenses and that all the old FF ones on FF cant beat best new DA ones on aps. I say that on full frame some of them can and will BEAT the best APS lenses on APS due to the format size difference alone. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: Saturday, February 03, 2007 6:22 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: NO FS this Friday? I'm talking about the DA 12-24, which is a very fine optic and probably better than both the K and A 15 primes.The DA 14/2.8 is almost certainly even better. I'm also talking about the upcoming DA* lenses, which may well be better than any of the FA lenses ever produced. They will certainly be better performers in terms of autofocus. The past is history. Paul On Feb 3, 2007, at 5:29 PM, Digital Image Studio wrote: On 04/02/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It would have to auto crop to 10 t0 12 megapixels to make me and other DA lens owners happy. If Pentax had delivered a 6-8MP body with the functionality of the K10D but significantly improved noise, DR and sensitivity over the existing 6MP bodies do you think it would have been the short term hit that the K10D has? Do you seriously think that you're getting the best from every pixel using DA zooms on the 10MP sensor? I don't, let alone the the general edge unsharpness I've noticed from many of the new WA lenses even the CA often skews over four plus final image pixels. I'd be far happier with a larger sensor and some way to effectively use the legacy APS lenses to provide 6-8MP because really I think that's pretty much the limit of the image quality that they deliver. Granted my assessments are based on my one DA lens (which most often attracts rave reviews) and full res RAW and JPG sample shots from other new DA lenses by others. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
On the subject of Canons
This is not office friendly (language warning). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmvvvQ0ic7s Have fun William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Entertaining selling my K 200/2.5
I'm considering selling my K 200/2.5. It is KEH bargain shape - the sliding lens hood is not in very good condition. I just recently sent it in for CLA and the glass and mechanical functionality is very good. Just looks used. I thought I'd check and see if there is interest on the list or not. I'm finding that I just rarely use it and have need for a few other lenses that I would use much more. -- Bruce -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Web hosting horrors
Mark, I cannot be certain if it is of any importance, but now I can successfully access your pages from my home PC. Nice tree by the way. Boris Mark Roberts wrote: OK, after 24-or-so hours of work I have my web site up and running on a new host... mostly. My former host lost connectivity on Monday and I grew increasing suspicious about how they were handling it... until I lost all patience yesterday and signed up with a new hosting company. All that's left is for me to get the web message board/forum (Mimple Machines Forum - http://www.simplemachines.org/) up and running. I'll probably need to call their tech support for that tomorrow because I'm not a PHP/MySQL expert, to put it mildly. And now, just to be *slightly* on-topic, here's a new PESO, the latest version of my Live Oak BW conversion: http://www.robertstech.com/peso.htm Not quite there yet, but I find it's best to make some changes and then wait a couple of days before looking at it and deciding if I like it or not. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Snowless Shasta
In a message dated 2/5/2007 10:23:42 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Totally like it! Foreground, cloud position and shape, nice. If you'd like me to take one with snow on it and send it to you, let me know. BG It's about three hours north of us. We've driven over west a bit from the mountain to a lake and taken a shot or two, but not from huge Lake Shasta it's self. Jack = Thanks, Jack. Hehehehehe. I think I might go up to Etna again next summer or early fall and I will try again. But the way it is going probably be as little snow then too. Hehehe, thanks for the offer. Marnie aka Doe :-) --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When I went to visit my father's home town last October, I also wanted to get some shots of Mt. Shasta. Scott Valley, where I went, is NW of Shasta. So wouldn't you know it had been a very dry year and there was practically no snow? Taking shots of Shasta was the only time I went out of my way on that trip to take some photographs just to take some photographs. I had to find the lake (not in town), drive around it and find the private campground that I had been told had a beach, pay an entrance fee, and hike to the beach. Lots of work. :-) Nothing special, a tourist shot, but I did like the cloud. http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/snowless.htm Comments, welcome. I suppose a polarizer would have been a good idea, but I didn't think of it at the time. Marnie aka Doe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Snowless Shasta
It is a nice shot, nonetheless. The location is quite nice. A bit more dramatic sky or lighting wouldn't hurt, but under the circumstances, you did good. -- Bruce Monday, February 5, 2007, 9:03:09 AM, you wrote: Eac When I went to visit my father's home town last October, I also wanted to Eac get some shots of Mt. Shasta. Scott Valley, where I went, is NW of Shasta. Eac So wouldn't you know it had been a very dry year and there was practically Eac no snow? Eac Taking shots of Shasta was the only time I went out of my way on that trip Eac to take some photographs just to take some photographs. I had to find the lake Eac (not in town), drive around it and find the private campground that I had Eac been told had a beach, pay an entrance fee, and hike to the beach. Lots of Eac work. :-) Eac Nothing special, a tourist shot, but I did like the cloud. Eac http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/snowless.htm Eac Comments, welcome. Eac I suppose a polarizer would have been a good idea, but I didn't think of it Eac at the time. Eac Marnie aka Doe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: On the subject of Canons
On 2/5/07, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is not office friendly (language warning). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmvvvQ0ic7s Have fun Good stuff. This one is almost as amusing (warning: Pentax content). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSnc36z4m0A -- 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: Entertaining selling my K 200/2.5
I'm interested but I probably can't afford it, what are you asking? Bruce Dayton wrote: I'm considering selling my K 200/2.5. It is KEH bargain shape - the sliding lens hood is not in very good condition. I just recently sent it in for CLA and the glass and mechanical functionality is very good. Just looks used. I thought I'd check and see if there is interest on the list or not. I'm finding that I just rarely use it and have need for a few other lenses that I would use much more. -- -- 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: DA 50-200
I rarely used long lenses but I got a K10D a DA18-55, DA 50-200, FA43Ltd and a F28/2.8 and went to India for the month of January. I found myself using the 28 and the 50-200 more than the other lenses. I am very pleased with the 50-200 results. It is very sharp, and with SR, the 5.6 limit isn't important. I usually left SR on and shot at 8.0. Good results at all focal lengths. Bill Lawlor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: On the subject of Canons
That is funny. Have you posted it to a Canon list? William Robb wrote: This is not office friendly (language warning). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmvvvQ0ic7s Have fun William Robb -- -- 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: NO FS this Friday?
I guess I wasn't clear enough, the DAs do a similar or better job than many FF lenses, but ONLY on APS cameras. Point is when you go to full frame, a lens only has to be 2/3 as sharp as a DA lens is in lp/mm resolution to match the DA lens on APS for resolution. And I bet there are a whole bunch of PK FF lenses out there that are more than 2/3 the sharpness of the best DA lenses in existance. These lenses will work better on full frame than the best DA lenses on APS in terms of final image resolution. I hate to use the expression, but DA lenses are kinda like turd polishing, yes they squeeze the most possible out of APS format but will never match what is/will be possible with full frame with even lower optical quality lenses that have more than 2/3 the resolution of the best DA lenses. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tim Øsleby Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 1:33 PM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: NO FS this Friday? I don't get this. What matters (for me) is that the DA does a similar or better job. The reasons why they do are as interesting as the popes new beard IMO. But that's just me ;-) Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of J. C. O'Connell Sent: 4. februar 2007 02:53 To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: NO FS this Friday? I think you are mistaken because full frame lenses only need to have 2/3 the resolution to MATCH/BEAT DA lenses in terms of overall resolution. you guys act like pentax and everybody else just discovered how to make fine lenses and that all the old FF ones on FF cant beat best new DA ones on aps. I say that on full frame some of them can and will BEAT the best APS lenses on APS due to the format size difference alone. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: Saturday, February 03, 2007 6:22 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: NO FS this Friday? I'm talking about the DA 12-24, which is a very fine optic and probably better than both the K and A 15 primes.The DA 14/2.8 is almost certainly even better. I'm also talking about the upcoming DA* lenses, which may well be better than any of the FA lenses ever produced. They will certainly be better performers in terms of autofocus. The past is history. Paul On Feb 3, 2007, at 5:29 PM, Digital Image Studio wrote: On 04/02/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It would have to auto crop to 10 t0 12 megapixels to make me and other DA lens owners happy. If Pentax had delivered a 6-8MP body with the functionality of the K10D but significantly improved noise, DR and sensitivity over the existing 6MP bodies do you think it would have been the short term hit that the K10D has? Do you seriously think that you're getting the best from every pixel using DA zooms on the 10MP sensor? I don't, let alone the the general edge unsharpness I've noticed from many of the new WA lenses even the CA often skews over four plus final image pixels. I'd be far happier with a larger sensor and some way to effectively use the legacy APS lenses to provide 6-8MP because really I think that's pretty much the limit of the image quality that they deliver. Granted my assessments are based on my one DA lens (which most often attracts rave reviews) and full res RAW and JPG sample shots from other new DA lenses by others. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- 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 - Snowless Shasta
In a message dated 2/5/2007 11:08:19 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It is a nice shot, nonetheless. The location is quite nice. A bit more dramatic sky or lighting wouldn't hurt, but under the circumstances, you did good. -- Bruce == Thanks, Bruce. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Where Lightroom stores settings, data etc
Sorry Tim, but I didn't know where you were going with the 1500 slides. I've seen some recommendations in the area of 20 to 30 minutes, as to the timing for a continuous showing of slides alone. If they are to support an oral presentation longer timing would be ok. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Where Lightroom stores settings, data etc Thanks for the consideration on behalf on the audience Ken ;-) The keyword in the first sentence is _based_ on 1500 pictures. I've already got 1100 in the bin, more will follow. Don't worry. It's a lot of crap. What I tried to say is that Lightroom is efficient for sorting files, and thereby throwing files away. I assume this reply is a waste of bandwidth. Something tells me that your post was a tongue in cheek reply. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kenneth Waller Sent: 4. februar 2007 21:46 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Where Lightroom stores settings, data etc Tim, I'm not Godfrey either but unless you're trying to put your audience to sleep, you better cut the size of your slideshow down or go thru them really, really fast. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Where Lightroom stores settings, data etc I'm not Godfrey, but I'm using Lightroom right now preparing a large slideshow, based on 1500 pictures. It is efficient sorting the images, and tagging them with meta tags. They are well displayed, with a nice compare function. After I realised the importance of free HD space it is fast enough for my purpose. The converting tools are efficient, with a few bonus tools, but I don't really know how I feel about the new Curve tool. The major plus is that making a good workflow feels natural. All significant tools are within reach, and the way they are organised is good. They kind of asks for being used in a workflow friendly order if you get the idea. When the final version is released I have no problem seeing myself making the final slideshow inside Lightroom. Haven't used it for printing, my printer is out of ink, and my budget is low at the moment. The final version will have cloning and healing tools (not healing brush, but something similar). The final version will also have non flash web tools. The slide function in the beta is no good, but what I've seen of the final edition makes me pretty sure it will do a good job. I have never used the full version CS, so I can't compare directly. My only PS reference is Elements, and I can say that Lightroom is way better than that. From my point of view it is worth every dime. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jan van Wijk Sent: 4. februar 2007 11:01 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Where Lightroom stores settings, data etc Hi Thibouille, On Sun, 4 Feb 2007 10:00:00 +0100, Thibouille wrote: 1/ As I understand, when Lightroom imports data it copies it to it own storage area (which means I'd beter have anough space for it). I think you get the choice, either create copies (taking up much space) or reference an existing archive of images (no copy done). And I can backup the originals elsewhere once the import is done. Don't see why not :-) 2/ Lightroom also stores previews, its database etc... Have not used lightroom itself yet, but if it is anything like the CS/CS2 Bridge it probably has 'caches' for previews and a few other things. These speed up viewing significantly (after the 1st time) but the contents is dispensible, when deleted the next 'view' wil be slower. Can I ask Lightroom to store *everything* on another drive? It'd make things a lot easier if any OS/apps reinstallation is needed. The thumbnail cache for CS/CS2 can be placed anywhere you like and I expect Lightroom to be the same in that respect. It is not that important since the info will be recreated automatically when needed after it has been deleted (just takes time then). Another thing is the RAW conversion information, that is often kept in a database (specific to the RAW conversion application). With DNG however, it is common to store that info IN the DNG itself. That has the advantage that multiple copies of CS (or Lightroom) automatically share the same inf, and DNG's copied to backup storage still have all conversion info with them ... It could even be used to share the dtabase betwenn computers ... Yes, but having it with the DNG's is even better I think ... Is that correct ? I guess most of your assumptions are, but will wait for Godders to chime in, he seems to be one of the few people on the list that has actually used the beta to some extent ... For me, I am still trying to decide if Lightroom is the way to go now, or
Re: On the subject of Canons
- Original Message - From: P. J. Alling Subject: Re: On the subject of Canons That is funny. Have you posted it to a Canon list? It was posted to the Canon forum at dpreview. We'll see how long before Phil pulls it for denigrating his sponsor. William Robb http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmvvvQ0ic7s Have fun William Robb -- -- 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:Swiss National Museum park view
Ping! thanks ! if I only had a brain doesn't look like Markus applied either though - at least not on my monitor ann P. J. Alling wrote: Cyanotype. ann sanfedele wrote: LIke the photo - looks black and white to me -- not sepia toned. Or did you just mean should I sepia tone it? You ask should it be more blue... sepia is a brownish tint - is this a lost in translation thing? :) I forgot the name for the blue toner stuff ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: On the subject of Canons
That one's just bizarre. Scott Loveless wrote: On 2/5/07, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is not office friendly (language warning). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmvvvQ0ic7s Have fun Good stuff. This one is almost as amusing (warning: Pentax content). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSnc36z4m0A -- -- 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: NO FS this Friday?
When there exists a FF Pentax digital SLR to work with, I'll consider what turd to polish and whether it looks more lovely. G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Hoya lenses
This is the sort of info I was looking for. I probably should have added that I was interested in 35mm lenses. As I thought, not a recent thing. Interesting - I hadn't come across the wayback machine before. Quite handy! Many thanks! Ciao, Peter P. J. Alling wrote: Normally I'd point to Monahans Medium Format Megasite, but it seems to have been abandoned. It maintained the * Third Party Lenses Resource Megasite Home Page with *quite a few legacy pages about 3rd party 35mm lenses. I was able to find it in the Wayback Machine and here is it's 2004 listing of Hoya Lenses Third Party Lenses from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s (sorted by brand, focal length, f/stop) Brand Focal (mm) f/stop Yr List $ 1998 $ Diaphragm Lens Type Length hoya28 2.8 79$160 $380 autowide HMC hoya35 2.8 79$130 $308 autowide HMC hoya 135 2.8 79$130 $308 autotele HMC hoya 200 3.5 79$172 $408 autotele HMC hoya 100-300 5 79$398 $944 autozoom HMC hoya 25-42 3.5 79$500 $1,186 autozoom hoya 35-105 3.5 77$450 $1,246 autozoom hoya 70-150 3.8 79$270 $640 autozoom hoya 70-210 3.8 77$450 $1,246 autozoom HMC hoya 80-2004 79$295 $700 autozoom Adam Maas wrote: I understand that there were a few Hoya lenses back in the 70's. Nothing special, but not crap either. -Adam Peter McIntosh wrote: Hi, Does anyone have any information on Hoya lenses? Not filters - lenses. Specifically ones with K mounts. I've googled and yahoo-ed, but to no avail. Ciao, Peter in Western Sydney -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: NO FS this Friday?
But you wont be able to if you traded away all your Pentax FF lenses for DA lenses will you without buying them all over again! jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Godfrey DiGiorgi Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 2:41 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: NO FS this Friday? When there exists a FF Pentax digital SLR to work with, I'll consider what turd to polish and whether it looks more lovely. G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO - Farquhars Lane
http://flickr.com/photos/mawz/379303184/ larger, and for the flickr-phobic: http://farm1.static.flickr.com/126/379303184_f52da1c04d_b.jpg This was the F801, 20/2.8 AF and Silvertone [EMAIL PROTECTED] in FG-7. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: NO FS this Friday?
The Pope has a new beard? Why am I always the last to know? -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tim Øsleby Sent: 05 February 2007 18:33 To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: NO FS this Friday? I don't get this. What matters (for me) is that the DA does a similar or better job. The reasons why they do are as interesting as the popes new beard IMO. But that's just me ;-) Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Hoya lenses
I had a Hoya 135mm lens in K-mount in the early 1980s. It wasn't crap, it was shit. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Adam Maas Sent: 05 February 2007 14:50 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Hoya lenses I understand that there were a few Hoya lenses back in the 70's. Nothing special, but not crap either. -Adam Peter McIntosh wrote: Hi, Does anyone have any information on Hoya lenses? Not filters - lenses. Specifically ones with K mounts. I've googled and yahoo-ed, but to no avail. Ciao, Peter in Western Sydney -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO - First Day of School
Our four year old (I'm nearly five Dad!) had her very first day of school yesterday. This was captured in an unguarded moment with the M50mm f1.7 wide open. I have also softened it a bit in photoshop. http://tinyurl.com/2leo5e Comments and critique welcome. Cheers James Messervy -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: On the subject of Canons
Too bad you'll never know how much fun this is creating (for me) amongst a nest of Canon users and a fever pitched Canon dealer. THANK YOU!! Smiling Jack --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is not office friendly (language warning). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmvvvQ0ic7s Have fun William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net 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
RE: K10D @ ISO 3200
Darned - I do lots of ISO 3200 shots. I don't like flash photography a lot. Not pretty - and it disturbs the subject a lot. Sometimes so much, I cant take pictures. I guess I could underexpose by one stop. If I shoot Raw)DGN it's probably OK to brighten up later. Thanks anywasy for answering, Boris. Regards Jens Bladt Nytarkort / Greeting Card: http://www.jensbladt.dk/godtnytaar2007/lydshow.html http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af Boris Liberman Sendt: 5. februar 2007 17:12 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Re: K10D @ ISO 3200 The rumor has it that in the future Pentax will release a camera micro code that will enable both ISO 50 and ISO 3200 'cause one of the beta versions had it. Currently we're confined to 100-1600 range. Cheers. On 2/5/07, Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have heard ther's a setting somewhere that will allow for exposing according to ISO 3200. I can't find anything in the manual. Is this true? How? Regards Jens Jens Bladt Nytarkort / Greeting Card: http://www.jensbladt.dk/godtnytaar2007/lydshow.html -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.26/670 - Release Date: 02/05/2007 14:04 -- 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 -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.26/670 - Release Date: 02/05/2007 14:04 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.432 / Virus Database: 268.17.26/670 - Release Date: 02/05/2007 14:04 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Hoya lenses
On 5/2/07, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: I had a Hoya 135mm lens in K-mount in the early 1980s. It wasn't crap, it was shit. Thanks Bob. I needed that :-) -- 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: On the subject of Canons
On 5/2/07, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: That is funny. Have you posted it to a Canon list? It was posted to the Canon forum at dpreview. We'll see how long before Phil pulls it for denigrating his sponsor. I just put it up on the EOS list ;-) -- 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: More HDR heavy handedness on dpreview
- Original Message - From: Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 11:27 AM Subject: More HDR heavy handedness on dpreview K10D HDR http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=21629339 -- 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: NO FS this Friday?
If a new camera that requires new lenses comes out, I'll decide whether to buy it and whatever new lenses I need for it at that time. G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: On the subject of Canons
On 5/2/07, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: This is not office friendly (language warning). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmvvvQ0ic7s Have fun LOL -- 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: PESO - Farquhars Lane
On 2/5/07, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://flickr.com/photos/mawz/379303184/ larger, and for the flickr-phobic: http://farm1.static.flickr.com/126/379303184_f52da1c04d_b.jpg This was the F801, 20/2.8 AF and Silvertone [EMAIL PROTECTED] in FG-7. -Adam Cool photo. Did you get her number? g You photograph quite a bit in that area. The flatiron seems prominent in a lot of your work. How do you like the Edwal? I've never tried it, but I'm always looking for something new and exciting. -- Scott (fivetoedsloth) 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: NO FS this Friday?
On 2/05/07 3:58 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If a new camera that requires new lenses comes out, I'll decide whether to buy it and whatever new lenses I need for it at that time. Of course everybody here thinks so, but saying so will turn everybody off too, Godfrey :-). It's just a fun discussion, and nothing more. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D @ ISO 3200
- Original Message - From: Jens Bladt Subject: RE: K10D @ ISO 3200 Darned - I do lots of ISO 3200 shots. I don't like flash photography a lot. Not pretty - and it disturbs the subject a lot. Sometimes so much, I cant take pictures. I guess I could underexpose by one stop. If I shoot Raw)DGN it's probably OK to brighten up later. You might find that this works farily well. I just did a QD shot of my living room at ISO1600, with 1 stop of under exposure keyed into the exposure comp. The results were really noisy, so I ran the file through a heavy handed noise reduction. It doesn't look quite real anymore, but if I had to shoot that way, I expect I would spend more time perfecting the NR I applied. Kodak (through Applied Science Fiction) has a PS plug in called Digital Gem, which works surprisingly well for removing noise. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: NO FS this Friday?
- Original Message - From: Bob W Subject: RE: NO FS this Friday? The Pope has a new beard? Why am I always the last to know? Yer probably an Anglican. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: NO FS this Friday?
- Original Message - From: K.Takeshita Subject: Re: NO FS this Friday? If a new camera that requires new lenses comes out, I'll decide whether to buy it and whatever new lenses I need for it at that time. Of course everybody here thinks so, but saying so will turn everybody off too, Godfrey :-). It's just a fun discussion, and nothing more. JCO is involved. Fun is guaranteed. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: NO FS this Friday?
- Original Message - From: J. C. O'Connell Subject: RE: NO FS this Friday? But you wont be able to if you traded away all your Pentax FF lenses for DA lenses will you without buying them all over again! You are, of course, presuming that there is a 24x36mm sensor in a K mount camera in the future. So far, the DA lenses that I have used have been better lenses on digital than their FF cousins. This tells me that if I want the best I can get right now, DA lenses are the best option. The future will look out for itself, and I'll reckon with it when I need to. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D @ ISO 3200
Darned - I do lots of ISO 3200 shots. I don't like flash photography a lot. Not pretty - and it disturbs the subject a lot. Sometimes so much, I cant take pictures. I guess I could underexpose by one stop. If I shoot Raw)DGN it's probably OK to brighten up later. Whatever did you do when you were shooting with 35mm film? Any color film over ASA 800 is pretty much crap, and even ASA 400 is crap when you get to an 11x14 inch print. G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Farquhars Lane
Scott Loveless wrote: On 2/5/07, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://flickr.com/photos/mawz/379303184/ larger, and for the flickr-phobic: http://farm1.static.flickr.com/126/379303184_f52da1c04d_b.jpg This was the F801, 20/2.8 AF and Silvertone [EMAIL PROTECTED] in FG-7. -Adam Cool photo. Did you get her number? g You photograph quite a bit in that area. The flatiron seems prominent in a lot of your work. How do you like the Edwal? I've never tried it, but I'm always looking for something new and exciting. I work just around the corner from the Gooderham Flatiron, in fact I was just walking out of the Wendy's while on lunch when I shot this. The Edwal is interesting. I'm not entirely sold on it, but it's the only way to get workable results at 800 from APX400/Silvertone 400 that I've found. Not sure if I'll get another bottle though, the tonality isn't up to Rodinal. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
MARK! Re: NO FS this Friday?
William Robb wrote: The future will look out for itself, and I'll reckon with it when I need to. :-) Tom C. From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: NO FS this Friday? Date: Mon, 5 Feb 2007 15:17:07 -0600 - Original Message - From: J. C. O'Connell Subject: RE: NO FS this Friday? But you wont be able to if you traded away all your Pentax FF lenses for DA lenses will you without buying them all over again! You are, of course, presuming that there is a 24x36mm sensor in a K mount camera in the future. So far, the DA lenses that I have used have been better lenses on digital than their FF cousins. This tells me that if I want the best I can get right now, DA lenses are the best option. The future will look out for itself, and I'll reckon with it when I need to. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Farquhars Lane
On 2/5/07, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I work just around the corner from the Gooderham Flatiron, in fact I was just walking out of the Wendy's while on lunch when I shot this. The Edwal is interesting. I'm not entirely sold on it, but it's the only way to get workable results at 800 from APX400/Silvertone 400 that I've found. Not sure if I'll get another bottle though, the tonality isn't up to Rodinal. Most of mine are processed in HC-110 or D-76. I really prefer the D-76, but the HC-110 seems to work a little better for pushing the film. I played around with Ilfosol at one time, and really liked it, but I don't shoot enough slow film to justify keeping it around. It doesn't keep well and I found that I had to frequently increase my dev times. -- 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: PESO:the gearwheel
Markus Maurer wrote: Part of an old water barrage for the river Limmat in Zurich are some nice looking gearwheels: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5540576size=lg (251kb) Markus, I do like this a lot: the interplay of light, shadow and color, as well as the fine detail (cobwebs, etc.). Good eye! There's something kinda...uh...*Stenquistian* about it, too. ;-) Best regards, Stephen Moore -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: NO FS this Friday?
The Pope has a new beard? Why am I always the last to know? Yer probably an Anglican. I'm half Catholic. They should at least tell me about his moustache. -- Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - First Day of School
A very poignant moment caught. I like your presentation, too. Nice work! -- Bruce Monday, February 5, 2007, 12:47:06 PM, you wrote: JaKM Our four year old (I'm nearly five Dad!) had her very first day of school JaKM yesterday. JaKM This was captured in an unguarded moment with the M50mm f1.7 wide open. I JaKM have also softened it a bit in photoshop. JaKM http://tinyurl.com/2leo5e JaKM Comments and critique welcome. JaKM Cheers JaKM James Messervy -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PAW 2007 - 05 - GDG
http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/05.htm hmm, my notebook display is 1024x768 so I can see the (bigger) picture in two parts. Upper part is not my cup of tea (looks overexposed and blurry in the corners), but one PgDn later things look quite different. So all I can say is that I sorta like the lower part. ;-) Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: On the subject of Canons
Welcome to Santa Monica... Norm William Robb wrote: This is not office friendly (language warning). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmvvvQ0ic7s -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO - Another sunset - plus 20%
Thanks for the comments, guys. As suggested by Godfrey, I've adjusted the image to lighten the foreground. http://www.members.iinet.net.au/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/IMGP4776A.jpg I'd forgotten to include the technical details, for those who are interested: Pentax *ist-D, Sigma 18-35/3.5-4.5 at 18mm and f4.5, 1/60sec @ 200ASA. Levels adjusted, cropped and perspective corrected, USM at 100%, radius 1 and threshold 0: shadows lightened by 20% and highlights cut back by 12% in Version A. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D @ ISO 3200
I'm looking forward only to the 50. J --- Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Darned - I do lots of ISO 3200 shots. I don't like flash photography a lot. Not pretty - and it disturbs the subject a lot. Sometimes so much, I cant take pictures. I guess I could underexpose by one stop. If I shoot Raw)DGN it's probably OK to brighten up later. Whatever did you do when you were shooting with 35mm film? Any color film over ASA 800 is pretty much crap, and even ASA 400 is crap when you get to an 11x14 inch print. G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Don't get soaked. Take a quick peak at the forecast with the Yahoo! Search weather shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#loc_weather -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Hoya lenses
I cant comment on that one, but I think hoya HMC and tokina RMC lenses are the same thing and I have several Hoya HMC/ Tokina RMC lenses that are excellent. They made a really good 28-85 F4, 35-105 F3.5 and 100-300 F5.6 that were identical looking to the tokina RMC versions and like I said, excellent (when stopped down a little bit like nearly all zoom lenses). I have had them in both M42 and PK mounts. These date from early 80's just before the Tokina AT-X series was launched. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bob W Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 3:41 PM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: Hoya lenses I had a Hoya 135mm lens in K-mount in the early 1980s. It wasn't crap, it was shit. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Adam Maas Sent: 05 February 2007 14:50 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Hoya lenses I understand that there were a few Hoya lenses back in the 70's. Nothing special, but not crap either. -Adam Peter McIntosh wrote: Hi, Does anyone have any information on Hoya lenses? Not filters - lenses. Specifically ones with K mounts. I've googled and yahoo-ed, but to no avail. Ciao, Peter in Western Sydney -- 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
Sensor cleaning
Does anybody know if and where this thing (called Tatamy Stick in Japan) is sold in North America? http://shop.pentax.jp/shop/goods/goods.aspx?goods=39357 It is made (offered) by Pentax and used by their Service Dep't when dust is sticky to be removed by normal DR action. People who used it report that it removes oily dust etc very easily w/o risk. Not that I am keenly interested in (I have not had any occasion to require this yet), I am curious if anybody is selling this outside of Japan. Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: NO FS this Friday?
Your missing the point once again, a FF camera wont need all new lenses to beat the best DA/APS camera combinations. thats the whole advantage of FF, its nowhere near as critical on lens quality as APS is to get same or better quality than best aps possible. Of course better lenses wont hurt, but I doubt that a lot of the old FF lenses can even be signifigantly bettered today. (unlike where they can signifigantly improve a lens vs. FF version by making its image circle smaller like they are doing on DA lenses ). jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Godfrey DiGiorgi Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 3:58 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: NO FS this Friday? If a new camera that requires new lenses comes out, I'll decide whether to buy it and whatever new lenses I need for it at that time. G -- 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: K10D @ ISO 3200
On Mon, Feb 05, 2007 at 01:27:22PM -0800, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Darned - I do lots of ISO 3200 shots. I don't like flash photography a lot. Not pretty - and it disturbs the subject a lot. Sometimes so much, I cant take pictures. I guess I could underexpose by one stop. If I shoot Raw)DGN it's probably OK to brighten up later. Whatever did you do when you were shooting with 35mm film? Any color film over ASA 800 is pretty much crap, and even ASA 400 is crap when you get to an 11x14 inch print. Portra 800 wasn't bad. And I certtainly wouldn't call Kodak's 400 speed version of Portra, or their previous 400 film (what was that? Sentra 400?) crap, even for large prints (assuming you think you can go larger than 8x12 from 35mm). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: my first BW
Hello, I've been playing with some test pictures taken with FA-J 18-35 and this is the result - my first BW conversion: http://picasaweb.google.com/placus/Pentax/photo?authkey=3N71J2CknRo#5028174232879468002 for comparison the color version is here: http://picasaweb.google.com/placus/Pentax/photo?authkey=3N71J2CknRo#5028174941549071858 BTW: my opinion about this lens is changing constantly. Some pictures are actually very good (mostly in the 30-35mm range) but other are truly crap. Apparently my sample focuses past infinity which is at least clearly visible in the viewfinder. Any opinions are welcome! Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: combat photography
Nah. Try: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GAU-8 rg On 2/4/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Still wimpy, Russian, (WWII), 50 caliber antitank rifle round. K.Takeshita wrote: On 2/03/07 5:38 PM, mike wilson, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 04/02/07, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: More likely a .22 Or baton round. A BB from a modified air rifle perhaps? ;-) Sucker arrow from a toy crossbow? Oh, wimpy ideas! Let's go big bang! 7.62 NATO armour piercing incendiary round. Nikon will take it (no?) Ken -- -- 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
FS
I've been too busy with grad school to be posting / responding on PDML. But later I may get my priorities back in order. :) Anyway, things have been outrageous lately on eBay. Seen those 1.7x units? WOW! So, in that vein, I've got something that will go for a *reasonable* price. A black MX, just a few signs of use, little brassing or other marks, meter is accurate, and the shutter release lock is tight. Comes with ever-ready case and a nice, very clean M50/2. All this for a paltry (a) $160 (includes US shipping) or (b) $80 + a box of 8x10 Fuji Acros. More in a couple of weeks. I now need to begin reading my systematic theology for Friday. Only 400 pages to go ... (There is little to compare with the excitement of reading theology, apologetics, and philosophy. G K Chesterson is my new favorite.) Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://www.brendemuehl.net http://evangelicalperspective.blogspot.com http://philosophyforchristians.blogspot.com He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: DA 50-200
Bill, I rarely used long lenses but I got a K10D a DA18-55, DA 50-200, FA43Ltd and a F28/2.8 and went to India for the month of January. I found myself using the 28 and the 50-200 more than the other lenses. I am very pleased with the 50-200 results. It is very sharp, and with SR, the 5.6 limit isn't important. I usually left SR on and shot at 8.0. Good results at all focal lengths. may we see some pictures, please? When I went to India in 1996 all I've had was my brother's Zenit 12XP with Helios 58/2 and 5 films. Coincidentally that was also the first time I've used a SLR. Few years later I bought my first Pentax, joined THE list and found the meaning of the word enablement. Now I am on six bodies, about dozen lenses and counting... ;-) Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PAW 2007 - 05 - GDG
http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/05.htm Thanks to all who sent comments! On Feb 5, 2007, at 1:57 PM, Peter Lacus wrote: hmm, my notebook display is 1024x768 so I can see the (bigger) picture in two parts. Upper part is not my cup of tea (looks overexposed and blurry in the corners), but one PgDn later things look quite different. So all I can say is that I sorta like the lower part. ;-) LOL ... Just look at the smaller picture ... That's why I post both sizes. ;-) G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Another sunset - plus 20%
That rendering does a better job, IMO. Good stuff! G On Feb 5, 2007, at 2:03 PM, John Coyle wrote: http://www.members.iinet.net.au/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/IMGP4776A.jpg Pentax *ist-D, Sigma 18-35/3.5-4.5 at 18mm and f4.5, 1/60sec @ 200ASA. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: my first BW
Fairly powerful image. Sky suits the contrast and subject particularly well. Print has a slightly scratchy feel about it. If it's your chosen style, I think it works nicely with this subject. Prefer the BW. Jack --- Peter Lacus [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello, I've been playing with some test pictures taken with FA-J 18-35 and this is the result - my first BW conversion: http://picasaweb.google.com/placus/Pentax/photo?authkey=3N71J2CknRo#5028174232879468002 for comparison the color version is here: http://picasaweb.google.com/placus/Pentax/photo?authkey=3N71J2CknRo#5028174941549071858 BTW: my opinion about this lens is changing constantly. Some pictures are actually very good (mostly in the 30-35mm range) but other are truly crap. Apparently my sample focuses past infinity which is at least clearly visible in the viewfinder. Any opinions are welcome! Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Yahoo! Mail Beta. http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailbeta/features_spam.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: combat photography
This is getting silly, but didn't I give you a salvo of 18 inch naval guns? That should do, period :-). Ken On 2/05/07 5:52 PM, Gonz, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nah. Try: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GAU-8 rg On 2/4/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Still wimpy, Russian, (WWII), 50 caliber antitank rifle round. K.Takeshita wrote: On 2/03/07 5:38 PM, mike wilson, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 04/02/07, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: More likely a .22 Or baton round. A BB from a modified air rifle perhaps? ;-) Sucker arrow from a toy crossbow? Oh, wimpy ideas! Let's go big bang! 7.62 NATO armour piercing incendiary round. Nikon will take it (no?) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Words, music and pictures
While surfing I came across Tom Stoddart's site again - I haven't looked at it for a while. Stoddart is an English photojournalist of the very highest calibre, and you're probably familiar with some of his photos, but if you haven't seen his website it's well worth a detour. There's some gut-wrenching stuff. http://www.tomstoddart.com/ I've met him a couple of times. He's a Leica M user and the last time I met him was when I went to an outdoor exhibition he had a few years ago. I was carrying my M4-2 and our rangefinders met across a crowded exhibition space... He's very approachable and friendly, and we chatted for at least half an hour. But the things he's seen photographed are unbelievable. I think he's of the same calibre as Nachtwey and Salgado. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: my first BW
The BW has a lot more character compared to the color rendering in this instance. Nice job: I like the deep tones. I've heard rather variable comments about the FA-J 18-35. G On Feb 5, 2007, at 2:18 PM, Peter Lacus wrote: http://picasaweb.google.com/placus/Pentax/photo? authkey=3N71J2CknRo#5028174232879468002 for comparison the color version is here: http://picasaweb.google.com/placus/Pentax/photo? authkey=3N71J2CknRo#5028174941549071858 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: combat photography
On 2/05/07 6:03 PM, K.Takeshita, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is getting silly, but didn't I give you a salvo of 18 inch naval guns? That should do, period :-). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: combat photography
On 2/05/07 6:03 PM, K.Takeshita, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is getting silly, but didn't I give you a salvo of 18 inch naval guns? That should do, period :-). Just to satisfy the curiosity of some, and for the heck of it, this is a pic of 18 inch cannon whose length is over 7 feet, reaching 42Km target with 330Kg powder charge. Guns were installed on the world's largest battleship Yamato. http://www.biwa.ne.jp/~yamato/yamato.htm Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - First Day of School
This was captured in an unguarded moment with the M50mm f1.7 wide open. I have also softened it a bit in photoshop. http://tinyurl.com/2leo5e good eye, James. And first class craftmanship as well. BTW: I found your message right in the middle of a thread about whether are DA lenses sharper than FA and vice versa. Apparently, the winner is an old M lens, which needs to be softened digitally because it's too sharp even wide open. ;-) Aren't those Pentax fifties amazing? Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
