Re: Running in the rain...
Boris - very nice - Have you been hanging out with Frank? ann p.s. seriously -- you have grown so much as a photographer in the past year, it seems to me... or maybe you are just shooting more of the kind of stuff I like :) ann Boris Liberman wrote: I feel like shooting. This is another of my semi-test shots made with FA 80-320 lens. http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=16661full=1 Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Photo Challenge: Moon, Jupiter and Antares
What happened with this? Kostas On Thu, 25 Jan 2007, Patrice LACOUTURE (GMail) wrote: Hello, Some of you may have noticed my latest GESO, about a nice conjunction between the thin moon crescent and the planet Venus last Saturday (GESO visible here): http://www.lacouture.nom.fr/gallery/v/geso/2007-01-20-LuneVenusMarseille/ http://tinyurl.com/24bg2d Unfortunately, I forgot to post a notice on the list beforehand, and only David Savage and I shared images of this event (Dave's images here): http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/GESO/GESO_013/pages/_IGP0846.htm http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/GESO/GESO_013/pages/_IGP0855.htm For people here that are interested in doing this kind of photos, I propose another similar challenge: On next February 12, the now growing moon will then be a very thin crescent again, closing to the sun. At this very day, it will cruise near the very bright planet Jupiter and the bright start Antares, in the Scorpion constellation. The trio will raise at the east (as usual), shortly before the sun, wherever you live. There are two challenges here: - doing a nice composition, of general photographic interest, and not only a pure astronomical documentary photograph, that would please only astronomers. - getting up at this time of the morning (and of the year in northern countries) I will do my best to produce something, and I invite enthusiasts to join me. To get an idea of what to expect, I did a simulation with the great software Stellarium, visible here: http://www.lacouture.nom.fr/gallery/v/divers/2007-02-12-MJA/2007-02-12-Moon-Jupiter-Antares-crop.jpg.html http://tinyurl.com/ytmx8k This simulation is for Marseilles, France, but the configuration should be similar wherever you live in the northern hemisphere. The moon inclination will vary according to your latitude, and will be reversed in the southern hemisphere, but you get the idea. FYI, my shot of last saturday with the longest focal was approx 125mm. This is not really a synchronicity project, as everyone must take the picture before dawn wherever (s)he lives, before the moon and the rest disappear into the sun's light. If the number of participants is enough, I'll probably set up a gallery somewhere to host the images. If this bothers you, sorry for that, otherwise, enjoy! Patrice -- 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 - Contemplating
In a message dated 2/12/2007 11:34:18 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello Godfrey, Based on your comments I tried a little different direction. Let me know what you think. New rendering: http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4298a.htm Original: http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4298.htm -- Bruce == I like the original better. Marnie aka Doe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax K 28mm f2.0 Lens
mmm I wouldn't be against a couple K myself :) Only own the K30/2.8 which I userarely but love . 2007/2/13, J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Sorry I cant help you out on that one, ( Just got my own personal K28/2 sample a few months ago). I have a similar goal, I am now collecting the entire K series lenses to go along with my entire SMCT lens series. A few Ms and As too, but not collecting those series. I bet collecting the entire A series would be a real challange though. Speaking of the SMCTs, if somebody ever makes a hi-rez M42 FF DSLR, I will be in hog heaven. So far I am seeing really good results with the few I tried so far casually on the istDS. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim King Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 7:32 PM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: WTB: Pentax K 28mm f2.0 Lens As many of you know, I'm a collector as well as a user of Pentax lenses. I need a copy of this lens to help me reach my goal of owning all of the Pentax K-mount 28mm lenses. If anyone here has a copy which they would be willing to sell me I'd be very grateful. Please contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - thanks! Regards, Jim -- 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 -- 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: Photo Challenge: Moon, Jupiter and Antares
There's been a few posts on this in the last day or so. Most of us seem to have been clouded out. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED]: What happened with this? Kostas On Thu, 25 Jan 2007, Patrice LACOUTURE (GMail) wrote: Hello, Some of you may have noticed my latest GESO, about a nice conjunction between the thin moon crescent and the planet Venus last Saturday (GESO visible here): http://www.lacouture.nom.fr/gallery/v/geso/2007-01-20-LuneVenusMarseille/ http://tinyurl.com/24bg2d Unfortunately, I forgot to post a notice on the list beforehand, and only David Savage and I shared images of this event (Dave's images here): http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/GESO/GESO_013/pages/_IGP0846.htm http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/GESO/GESO_013/pages/_IGP0855.htm For people here that are interested in doing this kind of photos, I propose another similar challenge: On next February 12, the now growing moon will then be a very thin crescent again, closing to the sun. At this very day, it will cruise near the very bright planet Jupiter and the bright start Antares, in the Scorpion constellation. The trio will raise at the east (as usual), shortly before the sun, wherever you live. There are two challenges here: - doing a nice composition, of general photographic interest, and not only a pure astronomical documentary photograph, that would please only astronomers. - getting up at this time of the morning (and of the year in northern countries) I will do my best to produce something, and I invite enthusiasts to join me. To get an idea of what to expect, I did a simulation with the great software Stellarium, visible here: http://www.lacouture.nom.fr/gallery/v/divers/2007-02-12-MJA/2007-02-12-Moon-Jupiter-Antares-crop.jpg.html http://tinyurl.com/ytmx8k This simulation is for Marseilles, France, but the configuration should be similar wherever you live in the northern hemisphere. The moon inclination will vary according to your latitude, and will be reversed in the southern hemisphere, but you get the idea. FYI, my shot of last saturday with the longest focal was approx 125mm. This is not really a synchronicity project, as everyone must take the picture before dawn wherever (s)he lives, before the moon and the rest disappear into the sun's light. If the number of participants is enough, I'll probably set up a gallery somewhere to host the images. If this bothers you, sorry for that, otherwise, enjoy! Patrice -- 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 -- Click for military loan, fast no lender fee, approval today http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJku12K1ccsha1ETuQuvFRqw66R/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Inversion
In a message dated 2/12/2007 2:50:03 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Driving down the dirt road this morning, I rounded a corner and came on this view. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5588182size=lg Tom C. = Oh, that is really nice. I like it a lot. Really nice. You've been showing a lot of good shots lately. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Experience with cheap batteries (np400 in mind)
Whereever I look in shops I find np400 for €40-50 most of the time. Those are rated 1400-1600mAH. Of course on Ebay I can find 2000mAH (!?) for €15. Now, any experience with those cheap batteries? Maybe batteries from known-brands like Uniross/Memorex should be better? I find the Pentax branded one to be really too expensive. A site like aboutbatteries.com is any good ? -- 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 fence line revisited (if you get this post twice I am sorry)
In a message dated 2/12/2007 2:41:40 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If you got this post twice I am sorry. I posted it early this morning and it never showed up in my inbox or my outbox. Sandy Definitely better. I think you can keep exploring it, though, too. It's a good subject. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO - Sedona
More big rocks, Sedona-style (Arizona). This may have the grandeur the earlier El Capitan (#1) lacked. http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/sedona.htm Just a travel shot, really. Clouds might be a bit overexposed. Never sure how to do that. Comments welcome. Marnie aka Doe :-)Well, I've run out of the easy ones. More difficult to process ones in week or two. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PAW 2007 - 06 - GDG
In a message dated 2/12/2007 10:36:45 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I was at the Frankel Gallery in SF last week and spent an hour or so admiring the work of Hiroshi Sugimoto's show, Colors of Shadow. I found the photos extremely beautiful and serene. This week's PAW is a bald faced attempt to emulate the style. ;-) http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/06.htm Comments, critique and the inevitable tomatoes are all welcome. enjoy, Godfrey = I get what you going for, but it doesn't ring my chimes. I find it too symmetrical, and I think it needs something more than the shiny cup on top, that one can barely see, as a center of interest. Uh, can I be that honest? Marnie aka Doe :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax K 28mm f2.0 Lens
Do you all K-serie fan did try the 30/2.8? I find it I lovely lens but as it is the only K I have, I dunno about a comparison to K28 / K35. 2007/2/13, John Whittingham [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I really like the K series lenses and so far they seem excellent on digital APS too. My very latest aquisition K was the K120mm F2.8 (not the doggy poo M version!) and it's freakin smokin' sharp! (should be, its an exact copy of the superb K105/2.8 but scaled up). It took me years to find that sucker! The K series lenses are much rarer than the SMCTs, thats for sure. They are fun to collect and use. I'm a big fan of the K series myself. I love the build quality and precision, never had any SMCT lenses but I believe they're great. Currently have K 18/3.5, 24/2.8, 28/3.5, 35/2, 50/1.2, 135/2.5(x2), 200/4 and 300/4. I'd really like a K85/1.8 (I've got M85/2) and a K200/2.5 and yes K28/2. I'm debating whether to part with one K135/2.5 to fund an ultra-wide for the K10D, but if anyone fancies a swap K135/2.5 (mint) for K85/1.8 (similar condition) let me know. 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 -- 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 K 28mm f2.0 Lens
I really like the K series lenses and so far they seem excellent on digital APS too. My very latest aquisition K was the K120mm F2.8 (not the doggy poo M version!) and it's freakin smokin' sharp! (should be, its an exact copy of the superb K105/2.8 but scaled up). It took me years to find that sucker! The K series lenses are much rarer than the SMCTs, thats for sure. They are fun to collect and use. I'm a big fan of the K series myself. I love the build quality and precision, never had any SMCT lenses but I believe they're great. Currently have K 18/3.5, 24/2.8, 28/3.5, 35/2, 50/1.2, 135/2.5(x2), 200/4 and 300/4. I'd really like a K85/1.8 (I've got M85/2) and a K200/2.5 and yes K28/2. I'm debating whether to part with one K135/2.5 to fund an ultra-wide for the K10D, but if anyone fancies a swap K135/2.5 (mint) for K85/1.8 (similar condition) let me know. 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: SV: Better K10D exposure-tests (Was:*ist-Ds Vs. K10D image quality?)
Personally, I've tried several different sets of ACR calibrations for the *ist DS and K10D that people have posted here and elsewhere ... and all of them produced results as default starting points for color balance that were farther off the mark than just opening the DNG file and setting white balance with the eyedropper tool. Lightroom's white balance adjustment works even better. It's great when you have a definitive reference for white, but caused me no end of trouble with my recent Cormorant cock-up 8) Eventually selecting as shot for the starting point, some of the other default settings seem way off the mark, such as daylight, cloudy and shade!!!? The eyedropper in Capture One Pro seems to do a better job, but no support for K10D yet, I'm saving my one free upgrade for that :) On the flip side, Capture One has a real dogs dinner of a GUI but I guess it's a case of RTFM 8) 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: Pentax K 28mm f2.0 Lens
Hi Thibouille Do you all K-serie fan did try the 30/2.8? I find it I lovely lens but as it is the only K I have, I dunno about a comparison to K28 / K35. I've never had the pleasure so can't comment, but it has a stellar reputation. Despite being a big K fan I find my most used lenses these days are FA 35/2, 50/1.4 and 135/2.8 until I need something longer like 300mm. I keep meaning to try FA28/2.8 on digital but haven't had chance yet, Godfrey gave it serious recommendation. The FA135/2.8 is usable wide open on digital, at least the sample I have, I was stunned when I saw the results at f/2.8! Regards, 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: Pentax K 28mm f2.0 Lens
Mm I have the F28 which is quite not as good as the FA28 if I remember well, the FA50 of course abd I wanted the FA135 for long but seeing the price I could get, the 135 will waiting a lot I think :( I will try my K30 on my K10D soon enough. 2007/2/13, John Whittingham [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hi Thibouille Do you all K-serie fan did try the 30/2.8? I find it I lovely lens but as it is the only K I have, I dunno about a comparison to K28 / K35. I've never had the pleasure so can't comment, but it has a stellar reputation. Despite being a big K fan I find my most used lenses these days are FA 35/2, 50/1.4 and 135/2.8 until I need something longer like 300mm. I keep meaning to try FA28/2.8 on digital but haven't had chance yet, Godfrey gave it serious recommendation. The FA135/2.8 is usable wide open on digital, at least the sample I have, I was stunned when I saw the results at f/2.8! Regards, 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 -- 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: Experience with cheap batteries (np400 in mind)
Consider this (bit of anecdotal evidence). I bought the LaCrosse BC-900 battery charger that came with extra set of AA batteries. The batteries were rated at 2300 mAH. They were of some obscure brand name, not LaCrosse of course. No matter how I tried I couldn't charge them past 1200 mAH and the same moment I would start the discharge/charge cycle, the voltage would drop rapidly. Eventually I just threw them away. My humble, honest, and brutal suggestion is that you spend proper money on proper battery so that it will not let you down when you least expect it. Cheers. On 2/13/07, Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Whereever I look in shops I find np400 for €40-50 most of the time. Those are rated 1400-1600mAH. Of course on Ebay I can find 2000mAH (!?) for €15. Now, any experience with those cheap batteries? Maybe batteries from known-brands like Uniross/Memorex should be better? I find the Pentax branded one to be really too expensive. A site like aboutbatteries.com is any good ? -- 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 -- Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax K 28mm f2.0 Lens
I will try my K30 on my K10D soon enough. I'm sure you will enjoy it, it's seems a good focal length for digital. One day I'll go out with a bag of K's and try them, never seem to have enough time in life :( 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: PAW 2007 - 06 - GDG
Close. I find it intriguing and well rendered. I wonder if it wouldn't be better with most of the left door and much of the empt area at top cropped out. That would bring the shadow play more center stage, so to speak. Paul In a message dated 2/12/2007 10:36:45 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I was at the Frankel Gallery in SF last week and spent an hour or so admiring the work of Hiroshi Sugimoto's show, Colors of Shadow. I found the photos extremely beautiful and serene. This week's PAW is a bald faced attempt to emulate the style. ;-) http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/06.htm Comments, critique and the inevitable tomatoes are all welcome. enjoy, Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Sedona
Nice shot. Well composed. Highly saturated, but it works well here. Paul On Feb 13, 2007, at 4:47 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: More big rocks, Sedona-style (Arizona). This may have the grandeur the earlier El Capitan (#1) lacked. http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/sedona.htm Just a travel shot, really. Clouds might be a bit overexposed. Never sure how to do that. Comments welcome. Marnie aka Doe :-)Well, I've run out of the easy ones. More difficult to process ones in week or two. -- 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 K 28mm f2.0 Lens
Yes I suffer the same disease ;) I only hope K10 won't give me too much exposure problems with my K/M lenses. 2007/2/13, John Whittingham [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I will try my K30 on my K10D soon enough. I'm sure you will enjoy it, it's seems a good focal length for digital. One day I'll go out with a bag of K's and try them, never seem to have enough time in life :( 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 -- 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 K 28mm f2.0 Lens
Yes I suffer the same disease ;) I keep thinking it's an age thing, or maybe life overtook me 8) I only hope K10 won't give me too much exposure problems with my K/M lenses. I hope not, don't mention *that* button 8) 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: SV: Better K10D exposure-tests (Was:*ist-Ds Vs. K10D image quality?)
On 13/02/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm with Godders on this one. What's more, the ideal color temperature varies depending on the situation, IMO. For example, when I shot wedding reception pics in a somewhat dark restaurant with tungsten lighting, I chose to keep the look warm. When I shot ice- storm pics, I went for a cold, slightly bluish cast. The tonality is part and parcel to the subject meter. Setting it by eye is usually the best alternative. You can choose your preferred WB for any given situation and benefit from camera RAW calibration, the processes aren't mutually exclusive. -- 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: SV: Better K10D exposure-tests (Was:*ist-Ds Vs. K10D image quality?)
That makes sense. In any case, I do intend to try the calibration. I bookmarked your reference page. Paul On Feb 13, 2007, at 7:01 AM, Digital Image Studio wrote: On 13/02/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm with Godders on this one. What's more, the ideal color temperature varies depending on the situation, IMO. For example, when I shot wedding reception pics in a somewhat dark restaurant with tungsten lighting, I chose to keep the look warm. When I shot ice- storm pics, I went for a cold, slightly bluish cast. The tonality is part and parcel to the subject meter. Setting it by eye is usually the best alternative. You can choose your preferred WB for any given situation and benefit from camera RAW calibration, the processes aren't mutually exclusive. -- 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: PESO - Sedona
In a message dated 2/13/2007 3:12:05 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Nice shot. Well composed. Highly saturated, but it works well here. Paul = Thanks, Paul. Actually, it was that red. Hehehe. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
OT Another petition
I'm not a transport lobby shill and here's the proof. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/newsnight/6354103.stm Vote early, vote often. It will be the most useful thing he's done. - Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Old fence line revisited (if you get this post twice I am sorry)
I can see some improvment as far as shot angles etc, but the focus points seem a bit off from were i might do it.The last example the focus seems to the right and left of the post, were i thing a more central focal point might work better. Good work though. I like old fences to. Daver Brooks On 2/12/07, Sandra Hermann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: About a year ago, I took pictures of an old fence line. http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/mypics/698154/display/4819298 and http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/mypics/698154/display/4835920 Sat. I took the advice you all had given me, and went back to revisit the old fence line. I think the lighting was so much better. I think overall I did take a better picture. What do you all think? http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/mypics/698154/display/7948903 I also visited a Veterans Cemetary where my grandfather is. I posted some of the pictures I took there on my blog. IF you are interested please take a look. http://blubicon.blogspot.com/ If you got this post twice I am sorry. I posted it early this morning and it never showed up in my inbox or my outbox. Sandy http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/mypics/698154 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Photo Challenge: Moon, Jupiter and Antares
- Original Message - From: Kostas Kavoussanakis Subject: Re: Photo Challenge: Moon, Jupiter and Antares What happened with this? Clouds. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Enablement
I'll be interested in your slave triggers. I foud a course in the spring for studio lighting at a college in Barrie Ontario, so these things may come in handy later this year. Dave On 2/12/07, Micah B. Kleit [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just got my DA 12-24 f/4 and a second AF360 flash, along with 4gb SDHC card. I should have those cheap wireless slave triggers by the end of the week, and I'll report on my experience. I'm really looking forward to trying out this lens. Micah -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Photo Challenge: Moon, Jupiter and Antares
On 2/13/07, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Kostas Kavoussanakis Subject: Re: Photo Challenge: Moon, Jupiter and Antares What happened with this? Clouds. Sleep. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Photo Challenge: Moon, Jupiter and Antares
Overcast, I went back to sleep. Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: What happened with this? Kostas On Thu, 25 Jan 2007, Patrice LACOUTURE (GMail) wrote: Hello, Some of you may have noticed my latest GESO, about a nice conjunction between the thin moon crescent and the planet Venus last Saturday (GESO visible here): http://www.lacouture.nom.fr/gallery/v/geso/2007-01-20-LuneVenusMarseille/ http://tinyurl.com/24bg2d Unfortunately, I forgot to post a notice on the list beforehand, and only David Savage and I shared images of this event (Dave's images here): http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/GESO/GESO_013/pages/_IGP0846.htm http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/GESO/GESO_013/pages/_IGP0855.htm For people here that are interested in doing this kind of photos, I propose another similar challenge: On next February 12, the now growing moon will then be a very thin crescent again, closing to the sun. At this very day, it will cruise near the very bright planet Jupiter and the bright start Antares, in the Scorpion constellation. The trio will raise at the east (as usual), shortly before the sun, wherever you live. There are two challenges here: - doing a nice composition, of general photographic interest, and not only a pure astronomical documentary photograph, that would please only astronomers. - getting up at this time of the morning (and of the year in northern countries) I will do my best to produce something, and I invite enthusiasts to join me. To get an idea of what to expect, I did a simulation with the great software Stellarium, visible here: http://www.lacouture.nom.fr/gallery/v/divers/2007-02-12-MJA/2007-02-12-Moon-Jupiter-Antares-crop.jpg.html http://tinyurl.com/ytmx8k This simulation is for Marseilles, France, but the configuration should be similar wherever you live in the northern hemisphere. The moon inclination will vary according to your latitude, and will be reversed in the southern hemisphere, but you get the idea. FYI, my shot of last saturday with the longest focal was approx 125mm. This is not really a synchronicity project, as everyone must take the picture before dawn wherever (s)he lives, before the moon and the rest disappear into the sun's light. If the number of participants is enough, I'll probably set up a gallery somewhere to host the images. If this bothers you, sorry for that, otherwise, enjoy! Patrice -- 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
PESO -- Order Up
Not the best technical shot I've ever made, but it grew on me, so I figured why not. http://www.mindspring.com/~morephotos/PESO_--_orderup.html Equipment: Pentax *ist-Ds/smc Pentax M 120mm f2.8 Notes: Another bw conversion, complete with Hokey imitation 35mm sprocket holes. Although this doesn't look like it, it was a real available darkness shot. The border on this shot was inspired by a special negative carrier that was available in a student run darkroom from my college days. It had been cut out to allow a print of the entire 35mm frame including the sprockets and edge printing, thus proving that you hadn't cropped the image captured. Shots from my Spotmatic showed the same kind of irregularities in the film gate the mask does btw. As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- 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: Photo Challenge: Moon, Jupiter and Antares
Clouds, mostly. From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/02/13 Tue AM 08:06:49 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Photo Challenge: Moon, Jupiter and Antares What happened with this? Kostas On Thu, 25 Jan 2007, Patrice LACOUTURE (GMail) wrote: Hello, Some of you may have noticed my latest GESO, about a nice conjunction between the thin moon crescent and the planet Venus last Saturday (GESO visible here): http://www.lacouture.nom.fr/gallery/v/geso/2007-01-20-LuneVenusMarseille/ http://tinyurl.com/24bg2d Unfortunately, I forgot to post a notice on the list beforehand, and only David Savage and I shared images of this event (Dave's images here): http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/GESO/GESO_013/pages/_IGP0846.htm http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/GESO/GESO_013/pages/_IGP0855.htm For people here that are interested in doing this kind of photos, I propose another similar challenge: On next February 12, the now growing moon will then be a very thin crescent again, closing to the sun. At this very day, it will cruise near the very bright planet Jupiter and the bright start Antares, in the Scorpion constellation. The trio will raise at the east (as usual), shortly before the sun, wherever you live. There are two challenges here: - doing a nice composition, of general photographic interest, and not only a pure astronomical documentary photograph, that would please only astronomers. - getting up at this time of the morning (and of the year in northern countries) I will do my best to produce something, and I invite enthusiasts to join me. To get an idea of what to expect, I did a simulation with the great software Stellarium, visible here: http://www.lacouture.nom.fr/gallery/v/divers/2007-02-12-MJA/2007-02-12-Moon-Jupiter-Antares-crop.jpg.html http://tinyurl.com/ytmx8k This simulation is for Marseilles, France, but the configuration should be similar wherever you live in the northern hemisphere. The moon inclination will vary according to your latitude, and will be reversed in the southern hemisphere, but you get the idea. FYI, my shot of last saturday with the longest focal was approx 125mm. This is not really a synchronicity project, as everyone must take the picture before dawn wherever (s)he lives, before the moon and the rest disappear into the sun's light. If the number of participants is enough, I'll probably set up a gallery somewhere to host the images. If this bothers you, sorry for that, otherwise, enjoy! Patrice -- 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.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax K 28mm f2.0 Lens
The Canon 5D with the addition of a $10 adaptor is for all intents and purposes a M42 DSLR. All it's missing is the metering stop-down button. -Adam Who shoots M42 on Canon EOS with his ST's J. C. O'Connell wrote: Sorry I cant help you out on that one, ( Just got my own personal K28/2 sample a few months ago). I have a similar goal, I am now collecting the entire K series lenses to go along with my entire SMCT lens series. A few Ms and As too, but not collecting those series. I bet collecting the entire A series would be a real challange though. Speaking of the SMCTs, if somebody ever makes a hi-rez M42 FF DSLR, I will be in hog heaven. So far I am seeing really good results with the few I tried so far casually on the istDS. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim King Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 7:32 PM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: WTB: Pentax K 28mm f2.0 Lens As many of you know, I'm a collector as well as a user of Pentax lenses. I need a copy of this lens to help me reach my goal of owning all of the Pentax K-mount 28mm lenses. If anyone here has a copy which they would be willing to sell me I'd be very grateful. Please contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - thanks! Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Adult Cormorant (repost)
On 2/13/07, John Whittingham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Dave Ooops try again! They're both a little too blue/cool IMO. With a levels adjustment layer and individually working on the R,G B channels I came up with this (I hope you don't mind): http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/5582064-md_DSv.jpg Took your advice on levels aboard and adjusted a little: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5582064 http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5586820 http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5586922 I think they're getting their IMHO I think your right. I also ran it through PS CS2's reduce noise filter then smart sharpened it some. I found Noise Ninja produces a better rendering to my eye, just an opinion. Thanks for the advice and constructive critique. I agree, Noise Ninja Neat Image (prefer NN) are vastly superior, but the reduce noise filter is handy at times. I particularly like it for smoothing out skin texture in those shots of the dermally challenged. ;-) Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Experience with cheap batteries (np400 in mind)
On 2/13/07, Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Whereever I look in shops I find np400 for €40-50 most of the time. Those are rated 1400-1600mAH. Of course on Ebay I can find 2000mAH (!?) for €15. Now, any experience with those cheap batteries? Maybe batteries from known-brands like Uniross/Memorex should be better? I find the Pentax branded one to be really too expensive. A site like aboutbatteries.com is any good ? I purchased a spare NP400 replacement from eBay for around $13 including shipping. I've been happy, and unless I checked the battery itself, I couldn't tell between that one and the original Pentax. -- -- Cheers, [EMAIL PROTECTED] MichaelHamilton.ca -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Great Headlines
And these are some from my bulletin board that I clipped from sundry papers years ago --- Church Reappoints Flake as Minister Study names water source : French Broad House Ducks Veto Fight Clam prevails in Ecuadorian Election -- ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PAW 2007 - 06 - GDG
Hmmm - give the sort of thing you are going for here (I think:) ) I'd go for absolutely centering the cabinet from top to bottom. Also, I found the little dab of paint above the left knob on cabinet distracting - but I guess it would be cheating to clone it out - and then it wouldn't be as much what it is as it is. (huh? whaddid she say???) ann Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I was at the Frankel Gallery in SF last week and spent an hour or so admiring the work of Hiroshi Sugimoto's show, Colors of Shadow. I found the photos extremely beautiful and serene. This week's PAW is a bald faced attempt to emulate the style. ;-) http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/06.htm Comments, critique and the inevitable tomatoes are all welcome. enjoy, Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - El Capitan (#1)
Marnie - I like this more the more I look it - though it isn't quite up to your Joshua trees for me (very subjectively) You are becoming the Eliot Porter of the list ann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 2/12/2007 2:49:44 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I really like the lighting in this shot. Dan M Thanks. :-) So did I. Marnie aka Doe = On 2/12/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On the way to my SW trip, I spent about two days in Yosemite. I discovered shooting it is rather difficult, as the best light is early morning and late afternoon. Not being an early morning person, my window of opportunity was pretty limited. In other words, two days was not enough -- some rocks are best late day and you can't be in all the places to shoot all those rocks at the same time late day. Also I hadn't been there in 30 years and spent a lot of time just revisiting things, and, well, I am also no AA. But enough caveats -- I rather like some of the straight on El Capitan photos I got. Needless to say I shot it a lot, and this is only one... http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/elcapitan1.htm Comments, welcome. Marnie aka Doe :-) This is a repost, the original message didn't show up in my inbox. If you see it twice, sorry. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Inversion
yeah - nice grab! ann Tom C wrote: Driving down the dirt road this morning, I rounded a corner and came on this view. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5588182size=lg Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Another one for Annsan?
Mark Roberts wrote: ann sanfedele wrote: Well, I'm glad I hopped back on list today to see this -- You probably missed this one, too: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/aaip.jpg I did indeed! Har! that one must be in Pennsylvania (AAIP stands for Another Annsan-Inspired Photograph :-P) aw shucks, I never had an acronym before - sounds (when you say it out loud) dangerously close to another appropriate one for me, though - AARP ;) ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Sedona
I can vouch for the color being true - Nice to get a glimpse near Sedona not overrun with tourists... ann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 2/13/2007 3:12:05 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Nice shot. Well composed. Highly saturated, but it works well here. Paul = Thanks, Paul. Actually, it was that red. Hehehe. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: Better K10D exposure-tests (Was:*ist-Ds Vs. K10D image quality?)
The key to getting a good white balance is to find and sample a light gray area, not a white area... G On Feb 13, 2007, at 2:23 AM, John Whittingham wrote: It's great when you have a definitive reference for white, but caused me no end of trouble with my recent Cormorant cock-up 8) Eventually selecting as shot for the starting point, some of the other default settings seem way off the mark, such as daylight, cloudy and shade!!!? The eyedropper in Capture One Pro seems to do a better job, but no support for K10D yet, I'm saving my one free upgrade for that :) On the flip side, Capture One has a real dogs dinner of a GUI but I guess it's a case of RTFM 8) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PAW 2007 - 06 - GDG
Interesting, Godfrey, but it needs more playing with, methinks. More contrast, maybe; some more distinct shadows; some cropping? Rick --- Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was at the Frankel Gallery in SF last week and spent an hour or so admiring the work of Hiroshi Sugimoto's show, Colors of Shadow. I found the photos extremely beautiful and serene. This week's PAW is a bald faced attempt to emulate the style. ;-) http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/06.htm Comments, critique and the inevitable tomatoes are all welcome. enjoy, Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net http://www.photo.net/photos/RickW 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 K 28mm f2.0 Lens
hi, dont be confused by the K24/2.8. It'not a real K lens, its just a later M lens they didnt designate as M because of the size. The real K24 is the original K24, the K24/3.5. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Whittingham Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 5:14 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: RE: Pentax K 28mm f2.0 Lens I really like the K series lenses and so far they seem excellent on digital APS too. My very latest aquisition K was the K120mm F2.8 (not the doggy poo M version!) and it's freakin smokin' sharp! (should be, its an exact copy of the superb K105/2.8 but scaled up). It took me years to find that sucker! The K series lenses are much rarer than the SMCTs, thats for sure. They are fun to collect and use. I'm a big fan of the K series myself. I love the build quality and precision, never had any SMCT lenses but I believe they're great. Currently have K 18/3.5, 24/2.8, 28/3.5, 35/2, 50/1.2, 135/2.5(x2), 200/4 and 300/4. I'd really like a K85/1.8 (I've got M85/2) and a K200/2.5 and yes K28/2. I'm debating whether to part with one K135/2.5 to fund an ultra-wide for the K10D, but if anyone fancies a swap K135/2.5 (mint) for K85/1.8 (similar condition) let me know. 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Pentax K 28mm f2.0 Lens
It doesnt do automatic aperture which is what ia needed with M42 to be fully functional in my opinion. A whole bunch of cameras can do M42, including Pentax K bodies, with manual aperture mode only, what I am talking about is a true M42 DSLR that has full auto aperture support. (not to be confused with metering, autoaperture is stop down on exposure only, and instant reopen after exposure, which has been a key M42 lens feature since about 1960). jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Adam Maas Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 8:34 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax K 28mm f2.0 Lens The Canon 5D with the addition of a $10 adaptor is for all intents and purposes a M42 DSLR. All it's missing is the metering stop-down button. -Adam Who shoots M42 on Canon EOS with his ST's J. C. O'Connell wrote: Sorry I cant help you out on that one, ( Just got my own personal K28/2 sample a few months ago). I have a similar goal, I am now collecting the entire K series lenses to go along with my entire SMCT lens series. A few Ms and As too, but not collecting those series. I bet collecting the entire A series would be a real challange though. Speaking of the SMCTs, if somebody ever makes a hi-rez M42 FF DSLR, I will be in hog heaven. So far I am seeing really good results with the few I tried so far casually on the istDS. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim King Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 7:32 PM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: WTB: Pentax K 28mm f2.0 Lens As many of you know, I'm a collector as well as a user of Pentax lenses. I need a copy of this lens to help me reach my goal of owning all of the Pentax K-mount 28mm lenses. If anyone here has a copy which they would be willing to sell me I'd be very grateful. Please contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - thanks! Regards, Jim -- 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 K 28mm f2.0 Lens
havent tried mine ( K30/2.8 ) on digital, but wow, it was good on film and the view in the finder was spectacular. (outstanding contrast and saturation). jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Thibouille Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 5:22 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax K 28mm f2.0 Lens Do you all K-serie fan did try the 30/2.8? I find it I lovely lens but as it is the only K I have, I dunno about a comparison to K28 / K35. 2007/2/13, John Whittingham [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I really like the K series lenses and so far they seem excellent on digital APS too. My very latest aquisition K was the K120mm F2.8 (not the doggy poo M version!) and it's freakin smokin' sharp! (should be, its an exact copy of the superb K105/2.8 but scaled up). It took me years to find that sucker! The K series lenses are much rarer than the SMCTs, thats for sure. They are fun to collect and use. I'm a big fan of the K series myself. I love the build quality and precision, never had any SMCT lenses but I believe they're great. Currently have K 18/3.5, 24/2.8, 28/3.5, 35/2, 50/1.2, 135/2.5(x2), 200/4 and 300/4. I'd really like a K85/1.8 (I've got M85/2) and a K200/2.5 and yes K28/2. I'm debating whether to part with one K135/2.5 to fund an ultra-wide for the K10D, but if anyone fancies a swap K135/2.5 (mint) for K85/1.8 (similar condition) let me know. 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 -- 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Experience with cheap batteries (np400 in mind)
I have the Pentax battery, a KM NP400 rated at 1500mAh that I had in my drawer for a year, and an aftermarket Impact battery rated at 1750mAh that cost me $19. All work well, differences between them in terms of exposures per charge are small. Godfrey On Feb 13, 2007, at 1:26 AM, Thibouille wrote: Whereever I look in shops I find np400 for €40-50 most of the time. Those are rated 1400-1600mAH. Of course on Ebay I can find 2000mAH (!?) for €15. Now, any experience with those cheap batteries? Maybe batteries from known-brands like Uniross/Memorex should be better? I find the Pentax branded one to be really too expensive. A site like aboutbatteries.com is any good ? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Contemplating
I like it, Bruce. I think I would like it even more if it were framed so that the person is lower and to the left, and more of the sea is at the top of the frame. Rick --- Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pentax K10D, DA 16-45/4 @ 31mm ISO 200, 1/180 sec @ f/8 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4298.htm Comments welcome. -- Bruce -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net http://www.photo.net/photos/RickW Need a quick answer? Get one in minutes from people who know. Ask your question on www.Answers.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Great Headlines
Years ago there was a headline refering to the exhumation of Zachary Taylor. Researchers wanted some tissue samples to test whether his death was the result of arsenic poisoning. The headline? ZACHARY TAYLOR MAY HAVE BEEN POISONED; REMAINS TO BE SEEN lol -Brendan --- Daniel J. Matyola [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Crack Found on Governor's Daughter Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers Is There a Ring of Debris around Uranus? Panda Mating Fails; Veterinarian Takes Over Miners Refuse to Work after Death Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant War Dims Hope for Peace If Strike Isn't Settled Quickly, It May Last Awhile Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures Couple Slain; PoliceSuspect Homicide Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges Man Struck By Lightning: Faces Battery Charge New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft Kids Make Nutritious Snacks Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors And the winner is Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Never Miss an Email Stay connected with Yahoo! Mail on your mobile. Get started! http://mobile.yahoo.com/services?promote=mail -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - El Capitan (#1)
In a message dated 2/13/2007 6:51:50 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Marnie - I like this more the more I look it - though it isn't quite up to your Joshua trees for me (very subjectively) You are becoming the Eliot Porter of the list ann Thanks, Ann. I think you caught what I liked, the play of light on the rock. And I know no reason one can't take a slightly more intimate portrait of a big rock. :-) Had to look up Eliot Porter, wow, big compliment. Maybe a little tooo big. But big thanks. Marnie aka Doe :-) = In a message dated 2/12/2007 2:49:44 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I really like the lighting in this shot. Dan M Thanks. :-) So did I. Marnie aka Doe = But enough caveats -- I rather like some of the straight on El Capitan photos I got. Needless to say I shot it a lot, and this is only one... http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/elcapitan1.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO - Contemplating
Nice shot, Bruce. One of the times the rule of 1/3s deserves to be broken. Bull's-eye framing works well with this one Bill Pentax K10D, DA 16-45/4 @ 31mm ISO 200, 1/180 sec @ f/8 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4298.htm Comments welcome. -- Bruce -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net http://www.photo.net/photos/RickW Need a quick answer? Get one in minutes from people who know. Ask your question on www.Answers.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Experience with cheap batteries (np400 in mind)
This pic is really on the Pentax-France web site : http://www.pentax.fr/downloads/photo/fr/batterie%20DL-I50/batterie_DL_I50.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO -- Order Up
In a message dated 2/13/2007 5:41:08 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Not the best technical shot I've ever made, but it grew on me, so I figured why not. http://www.mindspring.com/~morephotos/PESO_--_orderup.html = This is nice, Peter. I might wish for a bit more of the girl than that small slice, but the expressions are great so, ergo, timing is great. Great capture -- a real slice of life. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO -- Order Up
I like it; it has a very appealing retro quality. Is that the noise that came with the pic and conversion, or did you do something to emulate P3200 grain? Rick --- P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not the best technical shot I've ever made, but it grew on me, so I figured why not. http://www.mindspring.com/~morephotos/PESO_--_orderup.html Equipment: Pentax *ist-Ds/smc Pentax M 120mm f2.8 Notes: Another bw conversion, complete with Hokey imitation 35mm sprocket holes. Although this doesn't look like it, it was a real available darkness shot. The border on this shot was inspired by a special negative carrier that was available in a student run darkroom from my college days. It had been cut out to allow a print of the entire 35mm frame including the sprockets and edge printing, thus proving that you hadn't cropped the image captured. Shots from my Spotmatic showed the same kind of irregularities in the film gate the mask does btw. As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- 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 http://www.photo.net/photos/RickW It's here! Your new message! Get new email alerts with the free Yahoo! Toolbar. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Experience with cheap batteries (np400 in mind)
I have fouar batteries, and only one of them is from Pentax. One is a Promaster, another is from company in NY, and the third is the bargain brand that BH was selling. They are all rated differently, ranging from 1500 to 1780, but all perform about the same. Paul -- Original message -- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have the Pentax battery, a KM NP400 rated at 1500mAh that I had in my drawer for a year, and an aftermarket Impact battery rated at 1750mAh that cost me $19. All work well, differences between them in terms of exposures per charge are small. Godfrey On Feb 13, 2007, at 1:26 AM, Thibouille wrote: Whereever I look in shops I find np400 for 40-50 most of the time. Those are rated 1400-1600mAH. Of course on Ebay I can find 2000mAH (!?) for 15. Now, any experience with those cheap batteries? Maybe batteries from known-brands like Uniross/Memorex should be better? I find the Pentax branded one to be really too expensive. A site like aboutbatteries.com is any good ? -- 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: SV: Better K10D exposure-tests (Was:*ist-Ds Vs. K10D image quality?)
The key to getting a good white balance is to find and sample a light gray area, not a white area... I've tried that at first but it never seemed right, maybe I need to re- install. BTW which version of ACR are you using? 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: Long-delayed GFM shots
In a message dated 2/9/2007 12:51:38 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hmm. I just got the moment to look at these. Either the downsampled rendering has destroyed most of the tonalities or our monitors are set too differently. They look oversharpened to me, and the contrast curves look too steep, most of the Zone III-V tones are missing or muddy. This was my impression as well. I wondered if maybe my first viewing had been in a bad lighting situation, so I didn't say anything. Almost Tri-X-like in the sharp harsh contrast -Charles I am glad you guys said this, because I thought maybe it was just me. And I am not a BW gal, so I find them hard to evaluate. But these look way too dark to me. Lack of detail and sort of gritty, maybe appealing in a way, but making it really hard to get a sense of depth and scale and texture. I am just talking about the rendering, not the photos, Mark -- I had the same reaction to the tree trunk. :-) OTOH, you may be going for a certain mood, but that mood I find very depressing. Marnie aka Doe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO - bleachers (non-pentax)
Late fall, C220, 80mm, Portra 160VC. She was running back and forth on these bleachers, so I pre-focused. Unfortunately, I tripped the shutter about a 10th of a second too soon. http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/ASaturdayInThePark/photo#5026365989735304370 As always, comments and critiques are most welcome. -- 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 -- Order Up
I've got a file of digital grain, depending on how you manipulate it, it can be made to look like anything from Plus-X to really clumpy Tri-X. Along with the noise it does look a lot like P3200. Rick Womer wrote: I like it; it has a very appealing retro quality. Is that the noise that came with the pic and conversion, or did you do something to emulate P3200 grain? Rick --- P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not the best technical shot I've ever made, but it grew on me, so I figured why not. http://www.mindspring.com/~morephotos/PESO_--_orderup.html Equipment: Pentax *ist-Ds/smc Pentax M 120mm f2.8 Notes: Another bw conversion, complete with Hokey imitation 35mm sprocket holes. Although this doesn't look like it, it was a real available darkness shot. The border on this shot was inspired by a special negative carrier that was available in a student run darkroom from my college days. It had been cut out to allow a print of the entire 35mm frame including the sprockets and edge printing, thus proving that you hadn't cropped the image captured. Shots from my Spotmatic showed the same kind of irregularities in the film gate the mask does btw. As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- 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 http://www.photo.net/photos/RickW It's here! Your new message! Get new email alerts with the free Yahoo! Toolbar. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/ -- -- 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: SV: Better K10D exposure-tests (Was:*ist-Ds Vs. K10D image quality?)
On Feb 13, 2007, at 8:09 AM, John Whittingham wrote: The key to getting a good white balance is to find and sample a light gray area, not a white area... I've tried that at first but it never seemed right, maybe I need to re- install. BTW which version of ACR are you using? Right now I'm using Camera Raw v3.6. But the technique isn't limited to Camera Raw ... I use the same in Lightroom and in Photoshop on RGB images using a Layers Adjustment Layer with the sampler tools. For the latter, I set up samplers on target areas with a 5x5 sampling, then use the grayscale eyedropper after the white point and black point droppers. I doubt you have to re-install anything, though. Finding the *right* gray spot to sample is the trick. ;-) G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Adult Cormorant (repost)
Thanks Dave. 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: PESO - Sedona
Certainly the time of day was not in your favor. However, you have done very nicely with the clouds and color to make it a very nice shot to look at. I like it. -- Bruce Tuesday, February 13, 2007, 1:47:40 AM, you wrote: Eac More big rocks, Sedona-style (Arizona). This may have the grandeur the Eac earlier El Capitan (#1) lacked. Eac http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/sedona.htm Eac Just a travel shot, really. Clouds might be a bit overexposed. Never sure Eac how to do that. Eac Comments welcome. Eac Marnie aka Doe :-)Well, I've run out of the easy ones. More difficult to Eac process ones in week or two. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Sedona
On Feb 13, 2007, at 1:47 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: More big rocks, Sedona-style (Arizona). This may have the grandeur the earlier El Capitan (#1) lacked. http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/sedona.htm Just a travel shot, really. Clouds might be a bit overexposed. Never sure how to do that. Nice, Marnie. Kind of a Picture Postcard shot, in both subject and treatment. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - El Capitan (#1)
To see more of Eliot Porter's work, see if you can find a book originally published in 1963 by the Sierra Club called The Place No One Knew. It's Porter's photos of Glen Canyon in northern AZ before the dam was built and the canyon was flooded. From Publishers Weekly This is ... master nature photographer Porter's 1963 paean to a unique natural wonder of compressed geology and atmospheric caprice now long since extinguished by a power-project dam. The work still excites as both camera art and a spur to wilderness preservation. Light, shadow and tinted hue play changes on the canyon's walls, rifts and waters in Porter's color plates, here accompanied by quotations from Thoreau, Loren Eiseley, Owen Wister, Wallace Stegner and others. The assemblage of carved walls, royal arches, glens, alcove gulches, mounds and monuments that Porter calls the Colorado's masterwork was discovered by John Wesley Powell in 1869. Porter mourns a vanished river passage that mirrors pink rocks and cerulean sky and in whose narrow chasms streams of melted gems flow over purple sands. Though imperceptible in its original state, Glen Canyon on these picture-pages persists and is fittingly commemorated. Another of book of Porter's worth perusing has photos from the coast of Maine, titled Summer Island. -P [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 2/13/2007 6:51:50 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Marnie - I like this more the more I look it - though it isn't quite up to your Joshua trees for me (very subjectively) You are becoming the Eliot Porter of the list ann Thanks, Ann. I think you caught what I liked, the play of light on the rock. And I know no reason one can't take a slightly more intimate portrait of a big rock. :-) Had to look up Eliot Porter, wow, big compliment. Maybe a little tooo big. But big thanks. Marnie aka Doe :-) = In a message dated 2/12/2007 2:49:44 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I really like the lighting in this shot. Dan M Thanks. :-) So did I. Marnie aka Doe = But enough caveats -- I rather like some of the straight on El Capitan photos I got. Needless to say I shot it a lot, and this is only one... http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/elcapitan1.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO - Over There
I am quite undecided on this shot. I wanted to post it here to see what you all think of it. Pentax K10D, Tokina AT-X 400/5.6, Handheld ISO 200, 1/500 sec @ f/8 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4294.htm Comments welcomed -- Bruce -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Sedona
In a message dated 2/13/2007 8:59:53 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On Feb 13, 2007, at 1:47 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: More big rocks, Sedona-style (Arizona). This may have the grandeur the earlier El Capitan (#1) lacked. http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/sedona.htm Just a travel shot, really. Clouds might be a bit overexposed. Never sure how to do that. Nice, Marnie. Kind of a Picture Postcard shot, in both subject and treatment. Godfrey Thanks, Godfrey. Marnie :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Remote Control F Operation
From: John Whittingham I have it working now. Works great with the K10D. A test: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5572447 Paul Hi Paul Was it the battery? Mine's not working and I wondered what battery it takes. John I don't believe the battery is supposed to be changeable. The price is low enough I think it's supposed to be disposable. Battery good for 10 years or something like that just buy a new one when it wears out. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Over There
In a message dated 2/13/2007 9:11:55 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am quite undecided on this shot. I wanted to post it here to see what you all think of it. Pentax K10D, Tokina AT-X 400/5.6, Handheld ISO 200, 1/500 sec @ f/8 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4294.htm Comments welcomed -- Bruce I am too. Not helpful. :-) Now that I know the word, muddy, from others' usage of it, I'd say it was a little muddy. I know it was a gray overcast day, but I think it could be stronger -- colorwise, contrastwise. And I realize I am making just renderingwise comments. Marnie aka Doe ;-) Well, back to real life. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - El Capitan (#1)
In a message dated 2/13/2007 8:44:39 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: To see more of Eliot Porter's work, see if you can find a book originally published in 1963 by the Sierra Club called The Place No One Knew. It's Porter's photos of Glen Canyon in northern AZ before the dam was built and the canyon was flooded. From Publishers Weekly This is ... master nature photographer Porter's 1963 paean to a unique natural wonder of compressed geology and atmospheric caprice now long since extinguished by a power-project dam. The work still excites as both camera art and a spur to wilderness preservation. Light, shadow and tinted hue play changes on the canyon's walls, rifts and waters in Porter's color plates, here accompanied by quotations from Thoreau, Loren Eiseley, Owen Wister, Wallace Stegner and others. The assemblage of carved walls, royal arches, glens, alcove gulches, mounds and monuments that Porter calls the Colorado's masterwork was discovered by John Wesley Powell in 1869. Porter mourns a vanished river passage that mirrors pink rocks and cerulean sky and in whose narrow chasms streams of melted gems flow over purple sands. Though imperceptible in its original state, Glen Canyon on these picture-pages persists and is fittingly commemorated. Another of book of Porter's worth perusing has photos from the coast of Maine, titled Summer Island. -P === Thanks. Hmmm, my father helped build Glen Canyon dam. LOL. I'll look around for him. Marnie :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Sedona
In a message dated 2/13/2007 8:43:07 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Certainly the time of day was not in your favor. However, you have done very nicely with the clouds and color to make it a very nice shot to look at. I like it. -- Bruce === Thanks, Bruce. Yes, it wasn't a good time of day, and it was just a side trip on the way home, so I buzzed through the valley in about 45 minutes. Once I saw it I wished I had more time. Blew me away. An amazing place, the Yosemite of the SW. A whole valley of big, big red rock formations. Haven't seen anything else like them in the SW (Bryce is different, more carved, more eroded, these were also bigger). I want to go back sometime. Just when I had driven on a little more and thought the formations had stopped there would be another one. This particular photo was taken at a lookout point that had a good view of the whole valley and was very close to several big formations. This was just one at that spot, there were more to the right. But they were in too much shadow. Evidentially I was supposed to have a special pass to park there, a Red Rock Pass, but I snuck in and didn't stay long and, thus, didn't get a ticket. Thanks for looking, Marnie :-) === Tuesday, February 13, 2007, 1:47:40 AM, you wrote: Eac More big rocks, Sedona-style (Arizona). This may have the grandeur the Eac earlier El Capitan (#1) lacked. Eac http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/sedona.htm Eac Just a travel shot, really. Clouds might be a bit overexposed. Never sure Eac how to do that. Eac Comments welcome. Eac Marnie aka Doe :-)Well, I've run out of the easy ones. More difficult to Eac process ones in week or two. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Feb 12th Astro Challenge
Saw this post today :-( But I believe the weather was no good for astro shots. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Celio Sent: 12. februar 2007 06:13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Feb 12th Astro Challenge Hey folks, don't forget the pre-sunrise photo challenge Monday morning: Jupiter, Antares and the moon in a convenient triangle. From my area, they're in the south-east in the very early morning, but the weather has been cloudy and rainy the last few days, and the forecast says more of the same. I don't know if I'll be able to do it, but I'm going to try. Good luck to anyone else who makes the attempt! John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- 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: Better K10D exposure-tests (Was:*ist-Ds Vs. K10D image quality?)
It ain't easy if it's way overexposed. And getting the exposure right at a rock concert ain't easy, with the constant changes in lighting and people running around way faster than my manual focusing capabilities. On second thought; maybe I should have a second look at the photos. I'm better at raw converting now. Some of the pictures are of my youngest son with one of his bands. So it is worth a try. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Adam Maas Sent: 13. februar 2007 00:13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Better K10D exposure-tests (Was:*ist-Ds Vs. K10D image quality?) Caucasian skin tones are apparently a problem for Bayer Matrix sensors because they are within the frequency response curves for both green and red sensor sites, which tends to give an additional red cast to caucasian skin. This can be corrected in post fairly easily if you shoot RAW of course. -Adam Who was just reading about this in a rather good book about photographing and post-processing people shots, a book called Skin by Lee Varis. And no, it's not about nudes. Tim Øsleby wrote: I've noticed this with my DS too. It is a real PITA in difficult light (read concert shooting). If I don't have time to do proper spot metering I tend to end up with reddish skin cast that is impossible to get rid of in processing. I've blown a few gigs doing this. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jens Bladt Sent: 11. februar 2007 16:14 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: RE: Better K10D exposure-tests (Was:*ist-Ds Vs. K10D image quality?) PPS: I have added a little test to my Flickr pages as well: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/sets/72157594529582033/ 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 Jens Bladt Sendt: 11. februar 2007 13:36 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Better K10D exposure-tests (Was:*ist-Ds Vs. K10D image quality?) William, PauI, Godfrey, Rob, Peter, David, John ... I don't know what the went wrong yesterday, testing exposure of the K10D. Perhaps the FA* 2.8/80-200mm is not working right with the K10D? Perhaps changing leses many times, metering by manually by Green Button etc. did confuse the cameras or me, or the light perhaps changed betewwn switching camera bodies ? I have no idea. Anyway, today I did some new test shots - comparing the K10D and the *ist D, using two samples of the same Pentax lens: The old SMC Pentax-F 4-5.6 35-80mm. So, I put one of these lenses on both cameras and did a few test shots. I shot the same scenery twice -using the same shutterspeed, same settings (multi-segnment, WB, contrast, sharpness, saturation, ISO 200, RAW). And guess what? The results are quite surpirsing. It seems to me that the K10D in fact does a better job, dealing with contrast. The K10D shots are consistantly the most pleasing shots, despite of the dark scenery/bright sky. Such conditions are very common in our (northern) parts of the world (low sun). Very often our contrasty environment requires manual exposure corrections. It seems the K10D handeled the situation quite well. Much better than the *ist D. I am pleasantly surprised! Judge for your selves. What do you think? http://www.jensbladt.dk/Test/K10D-vs-istD/K10D-test-album.html Thanks for looking - comments area welcome. 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 Jens Bladt Sendt: 11. februar 2007 01:03 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: RE: *ist-Ds Vs. K10D image quality? No I've done this right a 1000 times. And the strategy for a (too) bright sky sky IS the same as for a backlit scenry. And - so why does the *ist D do the exact scenery right (not over compensating)? 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 William Robb Sendt: 10. februar 2007 19:55 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Re: *ist-Ds Vs. K10D image quality? - Original Message - From: Jens Bladt Subject: RE: *ist-Ds Vs. K10D image quality? Regarding exposure, I'll do som emore test tomorrow, evenly lit scenes (walls, grey card etc.) as well ad contraty ones, im order tio figure
RE: PESO - Over There
IMO, it's a bit too centered. I think it would work better with more open space on the left and less on the right. Bill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bruce Dayton Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 12:11 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - Over There I am quite undecided on this shot. I wanted to post it here to see what you all think of it. Pentax K10D, Tokina AT-X 400/5.6, Handheld ISO 200, 1/500 sec @ f/8 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4294.htm Comments welcomed -- Bruce -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: SV: Better K10D exposure-tests (Was:*ist-Ds Vs. K10D imagequality?)
The problem with the eyedropper technique is there is not always a suitable spot to sample anywhere in the image. Probably the best and safest way to ensure a good white balance is to take an extra shot under the same lighting w/ a neutral gray card in scene and use that for auto white balance adjustment reference image WB to adjust actual image WB manually. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Godfrey DiGiorgi Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 11:41 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: SV: Better K10D exposure-tests (Was:*ist-Ds Vs. K10D imagequality?) On Feb 13, 2007, at 8:09 AM, John Whittingham wrote: The key to getting a good white balance is to find and sample a light gray area, not a white area... I've tried that at first but it never seemed right, maybe I need to re- install. BTW which version of ACR are you using? Right now I'm using Camera Raw v3.6. But the technique isn't limited to Camera Raw ... I use the same in Lightroom and in Photoshop on RGB images using a Layers Adjustment Layer with the sampler tools. For the latter, I set up samplers on target areas with a 5x5 sampling, then use the grayscale eyedropper after the white point and black point droppers. I doubt you have to re-install anything, though. Finding the *right* gray spot to sample is the trick. ;-) 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: PESO - Inversion
Thanks to Bruce, Bob W, Adam, Christian, Cotty, Mark, Bill, Peter, Ken, Godfrey, John, P.J., Paul Ken, Jens, Marnie, Ann for the kind words. There are a number of shots I'm going to try and market, just trying to find the time. Don't hate me for where I live. :-) For those that asked, it's just plain old stinking dirt flat boring potato farming country, as you can see. Actually just 22 miles north of Boise, ID by road, about 12 if you're an eagle or raven. Thanks again - glad you liked it. Ken, God doesn't drink beer. I heard it was Courvoisier. :-) Tom C. Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO -- Order Up
I like it overall. I really wish there was more of the waitress as I see this as an interaction between the cook and waitress. Just swinging a little to the right would have made this a great shot, instead of a good one, for me. -- Bruce Tuesday, February 13, 2007, 5:33:29 AM, you wrote: PJA Not the best technical shot I've ever made, but it grew on me, so I PJA figured why not. PJA http://www.mindspring.com/~morephotos/PESO_--_orderup.html PJA Equipment: Pentax *ist-Ds/smc Pentax M 120mm f2.8 PJA Notes: Another bw conversion, complete with Hokey imitation 35mm PJA sprocket holes. Although this doesn't look like it, it was a real PJA available darkness shot. The border on this shot was inspired by a PJA special negative carrier that was available in a student run darkroom PJA from my college days. It had been cut out to allow a print of the PJA entire 35mm frame including the sprockets and edge printing, thus PJA proving that you hadn't cropped the image captured. Shots from my PJA Spotmatic showed the same kind of irregularities in the film gate the PJA mask does btw. PJA As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. PJA -- PJA The more I know of men, the more I like my dog. PJA-- Anne Louise Germaine de Stael -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO - Sedona
Quite nice Marnie. I agree this captures the grandeur. Clouds look good on my monitor. Tom C. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Sedona Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2007 04:47:40 EST More big rocks, Sedona-style (Arizona). This may have the grandeur the earlier El Capitan (#1) lacked. http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/sedona.htm Just a travel shot, really. Clouds might be a bit overexposed. Never sure how to do that. Comments welcome. Marnie aka Doe :-)Well, I've run out of the easy ones. More difficult to process ones in week or two. -- 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 - bleachers (non-pentax)
Cute, but better timing - eyes looking up - would have been even better. -- Bruce Tuesday, February 13, 2007, 8:28:09 AM, you wrote: SL Late fall, C220, 80mm, Portra 160VC. She was running back and forth SL on these bleachers, so I pre-focused. Unfortunately, I tripped the SL shutter about a 10th of a second too soon. SL http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/ASaturdayInThePark/photo#5026365989735304370 SL As always, comments and critiques are most welcome. SL -- SL Scott Loveless SL http://www.twosixteen.com SL Shoot more film! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Inversion
No 6x7. I could have used it yesterday and today. 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: PESO - Inversion Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 17:27:33 -0600 - Original Message - From: Tom C Subject: PESO - Inversion Driving down the dirt road this morning, I rounded a corner and came on this view. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5588182size=lg Gotta like that. Did you have your 6x7 along too? 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 - Over There
I find it interesting. There's activity that invokes ideas. It's sharp and well detailed. Nicely composed. You might try a slightly tighter crop that eliminates open area on the right and above the figures. I think that if the people were postiioned more to the right of frame, the over there concept might come through more powerfully. Paul -- Original message -- From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am quite undecided on this shot. I wanted to post it here to see what you all think of it. Pentax K10D, Tokina AT-X 400/5.6, Handheld ISO 200, 1/500 sec @ f/8 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4294.htm Comments welcomed -- Bruce -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Why Pentax Takumar Screw lenses were/are all so good?
Nobody came up with the answer to my quiz why the Pentax Takumar Screw mount lenses were/are all so good? Answer : They were 200% optical bench tested before being sold in USA. Thats right, 200%. Every single final assembled Takumar Lens was optically bench tested at the Asahi factory in Japan before being imported into the USA by Honeywell. THEN, once Honeywell got them, Every single lens was optically bench tested AGAIN by Honeywell before being put for sale in USA. This is why ( along with the superb build quality ) there is such consistant high optical quality for these lenses as the dogs were all rejected in the process. I doubt that many lenses today are subjected to such high quality control. I am sure expensive ones still are, but not the entire lens series. It would be way too costly in today's market I would especially when the build quality of many lenses ( especially budget models ) would create more rejects. This brings up another thought, wouldnt it have been cool to work in that test dept and have a company discount to purchase the lenses? I mean, if a given lens had to meet say, 75 lp/mm to pass test, and they typically ran say, 80 to 85 lp/mm, what would be cool would be to sit aside and buy the occasional 90 to 95 lp/mm lens that might have squeaked thru once in a while. Employees get to buy the gems so to speak! I wonder if this actually occured, or maybe Pentax or Honeywell permitted it? That would interesting to find out. jco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax K 28mm f2.0 Lens
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote on Mon, 12 Feb 2007 20:41:01 -0800 I think we're the exact opposite. I collect nothing in terms of equipment. I 'accrete' stuff, then I sell of what isn't getting used. It bugs me to have too much stuff in the closet... Viva la difference! Fortunately there are guys like you who enable collectors like me. (BTW, I'm still looking for that K28/2...) Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Beaches with rocks
First. It is nice to see your photography without all the fuzz (pardon my bluntness). A nice composition. I like the waves play with the sand. Sharpening I a bit over the top IMO. Overall: Good work Roman, among your best. BTW. Your name makes me curious. Do you feel like sharing a bit about your background? Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Roman Sent: 12. februar 2007 11:11 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Beaches with rocks http://roman.blakout.net/r-rated/640x-XD2H.jpg sunny beach with rocks... -- new photos ever so often... http://roman.blakout.net/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Sedona
In a message dated 2/13/2007 9:53:44 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Quite nice Marnie. I agree this captures the grandeur. Clouds look good on my monitor. Tom C. Thanks, Tom. Marnie aka Doe :-) == http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/sedona.htm Just a travel shot, really. Clouds might be a bit overexposed. Never sure how to do that. Comments welcome. Marnie aka Doe :-)Well, I've run out of the easy ones. More difficult to process ones in week or two. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Inversion
Great Eye. Wonderful job, Tom. On 2/12/07, Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Driving down the dirt road this morning, I rounded a corner and came on this view. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5588182size=lg Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- www.pbase.com/davekennedy Ottawa Valley, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Over There
Based on several comments, I have done a little bit of change to the shot. Along with which version you prefer, I would still wonder generally about the shot - is it worth the bother and effort beyond a learning exercise? New version: http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4294a.htm Original version: http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4294.htm -- Thanks, Bruce Tuesday, February 13, 2007, 9:56:30 AM, you wrote: pcn I find it interesting. There's activity that invokes ideas. pcn It's sharp and well detailed. Nicely composed. You might try a pcn slightly tighter crop that eliminates open area on the right and pcn above the figures. I think that if the people were postiioned pcn more to the right of frame, the over there concept might come pcn through more powerfully. pcn Paul pcn -- Original message -- pcn From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am quite undecided on this shot. I wanted to post it here to see what you all think of it. Pentax K10D, Tokina AT-X 400/5.6, Handheld ISO 200, 1/500 sec @ f/8 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4294.htm Comments welcomed -- Bruce -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
OT Clip art sites for building logos.
Any one have any favorite clip art sites, or gif sites. I'll start searching, but if anyone has a fav, i'll try it. Station has asked if i could do two logos for the website. One for a Cancer run and one for our whistle off. The day we launch the station, we want as many people to come out and whistle together, hence the name whistle radio:-) I'll try some thing in PS, but i thought some clip art/gifs might work just a swell. Dave -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: WTB: Pentax K 28mm f2.0 Lens
David Weiss wrote on Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:37:42 -0800 I wonder how that [the K28/2] is rated? I have the M version of that lens. What do you think of the optical qualities of the M version? Is it more rare than the K? According to Boz's site, the K28/2 is an entirely different design than the M28/2, with one additional element, and it weighs almost twice as much. Takinami says that along with the K28/3.5, it's the best of the Pentax 28s. I have the M28/2 already and if I ever get the K28/2 it will be interesting to compare them. Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Photo Challenge: Moon, Jupiter and Antares
Snowing On 2/13/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 2/13/07, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Kostas Kavoussanakis Subject: Re: Photo Challenge: Moon, Jupiter and Antares What happened with this? Clouds. Sleep. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Remote Control F Operation
I don't believe the battery is supposed to be changeable. The price is low enough I think it's supposed to be disposable. Battery good for 10 years or something like that just buy a new one when it wears out. Have you seen whay we pay for them in the UK :( 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: PESO - Over There
The new version is much better. It says more. Overall, I'd call it a good people shot. It raises questions. Something is happening. That makes it worthwhile. Paul -- Original message -- From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Based on several comments, I have done a little bit of change to the shot. Along with which version you prefer, I would still wonder generally about the shot - is it worth the bother and effort beyond a learning exercise? New version: http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4294a.htm Original version: http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4294.htm -- Thanks, Bruce Tuesday, February 13, 2007, 9:56:30 AM, you wrote: pcn I find it interesting. There's activity that invokes ideas. pcn It's sharp and well detailed. Nicely composed. You might try a pcn slightly tighter crop that eliminates open area on the right and pcn above the figures. I think that if the people were postiioned pcn more to the right of frame, the over there concept might come pcn through more powerfully. pcn Paul pcn -- Original message -- pcn From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am quite undecided on this shot. I wanted to post it here to see what you all think of it. Pentax K10D, Tokina AT-X 400/5.6, Handheld ISO 200, 1/500 sec @ f/8 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4294.htm Comments welcomed -- Bruce -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: SV: Better K10D exposure-tests (Was:*ist-Ds Vs. K10D imagequality?)
Probably the best and safest way to ensure a good white balance is to take an extra shot under the same lighting w/ a neutral gray card in scene and use that for auto white balance adjustment reference image WB to adjust actual image WB manually. Not the most convenient of things on a nature shoot or at the side of a racetrack though 8) 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: PESO - Over There
Hmm. It's a bit literal for me. The framing is too balanced, the rendering very normal ... it's a man and a woman, and he's pointing out something which is out of the field of view. I'd unbalance it a little bit by cropping and render it a little more strongly, I think. It's probably best as part of some kind of set/ portfolio rather than just as a standalone image. G On Feb 13, 2007, at 9:10 AM, Bruce Dayton wrote: I am quite undecided on this shot. I wanted to post it here to see what you all think of it. Pentax K10D, Tokina AT-X 400/5.6, Handheld ISO 200, 1/500 sec @ f/8 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4294.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO -- Order Up
I like the hokey imitation sprocket holes surround ... G The blood never looks so really real until you see it on the telly. On Feb 13, 2007, at 5:33 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: Not the best technical shot I've ever made, but it grew on me, so I figured why not. http://www.mindspring.com/~morephotos/PESO_--_orderup.html Equipment: Pentax *ist-Ds/smc Pentax M 120mm f2.8 Notes: Another bw conversion, complete with Hokey imitation 35mm sprocket holes. Although this doesn't look like it, it was a real available darkness shot. The border on this shot was inspired by a special negative carrier that was available in a student run darkroom from my college days. It had been cut out to allow a print of the entire 35mm frame including the sprockets and edge printing, thus proving that you hadn't cropped the image captured. Shots from my Spotmatic showed the same kind of irregularities in the film gate the mask does btw. As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: Better K10D exposure-tests (Was:*ist-Ds Vs. K10D image quality?)
I doubt you have to re-install anything, though. Finding the *right* gray spot to sample is the trick. ;-) You mean like using the grey card as we all did with film, yes? I never considered that *light* grey. 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: PESO - Contemplating
On Feb 12, 2007, at 11:33 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote: Based on your comments I tried a little different direction. Let me know what you think. New rendering: http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4298a.htm Original: http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_4298.htm Hmm. Differences between the two renderings are a little too subtle to say that one is really 'better' than the other. Not exactly what I had in mind ... I'll send you a sample of what I was thinking. :-) G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - bleachers (non-pentax)
On Feb 13, 2007, at 8:28 AM, Scott Loveless wrote: Late fall, C220, 80mm, Portra 160VC. She was running back and forth on these bleachers, so I pre-focused. Unfortunately, I tripped the shutter about a 10th of a second too soon. http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/ASaturdayInThePark/ photo#5026365989735304370 Yes, a tenth of a second later she'd have been closer to your plane of focus and might have looked up with the eyes open. A nice concept, a decent shot technically, but a miss nonetheless. Unfortunate when that happens... Call it 80% of the time. ;-) G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: Better K10D exposure-tests (Was:*ist-Ds Vs. K10D imagequality?)
On Feb 13, 2007, at 10:43 AM, John Whittingham wrote: Probably the best and safest way to ensure a good white balance is to take an extra shot under the same lighting w/ a neutral gray card in scene and use that for auto white balance adjustment reference image WB to adjust actual image WB manually. Not the most convenient of things on a nature shoot or at the side of a racetrack though 8) A small card with white/gray/black patches is very easy to keep in your pocket and snap an exposure of if you're unsure of the light. The resulting white-balance setting can be used for all exposures taken in the same light. There are several of these available on the market, for anything from $10 to $50. Doesn't even have to be in focus... :-) Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: Better K10D exposure-tests (Was:*ist-Ds Vs. K10D image quality?)
On Feb 13, 2007, at 10:40 AM, John Whittingham wrote: I doubt you have to re-install anything, though. Finding the *right* gray spot to sample is the trick. ;-) You mean like using the grey card as we all did with film, yes? I never considered that *light* grey. The old standard reference, 18% gray, is a little dark for white balance use although it does work fine in good light ... that's supposed to be a Zone V gray. I prefer to use a Zone VIII gray, about 60% gray reflectance. G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Ivy and Ice
Im not so crazy about this one, Paul... I was trying to think why and I guess it comes down to their being no star attraction - that is, my eyes are drawn in all directions at once kinda too busy for me... ann Paul Stenquist wrote: In truth, the ice is good for it. Keeps the cold dry wind off of it. Paul On Feb 11, 2007, at 8:26 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: and the Ivy still survives... Paul Stenquist wrote: K10D, DA 50-200, F7.1, 1/250th, ISO 320, 73mm, TAv mode: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5583526size=lg -- -- 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
