PESO -- Connecticut Zen VI
Not quite the same Zen feeling of the rest of the series but I couldn't figure out what else to call it. http://www.mindspring.com/~morephotos/PESO_--_connzenvi.html Equipment: Pentax *ist-D/w smc Pentax FA 70-210 f4-5.6 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- Entropy Seminar: The results of a five yeer studee ntu the sekend lw uf thurmodynamiks aand itz inevibl fxt hon shewb rt nslpn raq liot. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Ah ... a new lens
As you should know, enablement never stops ;-). Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Now if only they'd have updated the mount with Quickshift focusing... I agree: optically it is better than I'd expected. Very nice indeed. My lens kit is as complete as it's going to be. Given your impression of formerly yours 77 Lim, I dare say that older Limited series are outstanding lenses that could and should be used on digital as well as on film ;-). Have you played with 31 Limited? Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO - The Wrong Back
Nice picture - works for me. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 25 February 2007 03:49 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - The Wrong Back Taken at the Taos Pueblo. When I went as a kid with my parents, lo, those many long years ago, it was a working pueblo with about 1,000 - 1,5000 residents. This time I asked at the front gate, and they said 100 people are still residents. But when I actually asked some Indians inside (they have little shops), I only found one who actually lived there. Most go home at night, so nowadays it's more a weekend pueblo. The main reason is lack of electricity. Once the Indians could move out and into town and have electricity, and could afford to move into town, there was a mass exodus. Evidentially, sometime in the early sixties. Okay, enough historical side bar. When I first saw the back of the church there, I thought, Aha, the famous back. But by the time I had taken about three photos I realized it wasn't. I am pretty quick on the uptake, only takes me a few minutes. :-) (That church is in town, not at the pueblo.) I have ended up liking this more and more. That is actually an Indian woman walking in the background. You are not supposed to take their photos without permission, but it was really accidental. http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/wrongback.htm However, it's just sort of an okay photo, and I am not totally sure it is worth it. So, comments, welcome. Marnie aka Doe :-) BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Lazy Afternoon
On 24/2/07, Russell Kerstetter, discombobulated, unleashed: Everything but the kitchen sink! http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/IMGP2533.html Thanks for looking. Nice one Russell. I like the pattern and the contrast. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Lazy Afternoon II
On 24/2/07, Russell Kerstetter, discombobulated, unleashed: I couldn't decide between two, so I posted both! Maybe you can help. http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/IMGP2545.html http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/IMGP2548.html 2545. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Sydney Harbour Pano
On 24/2/07, Christian, discombobulated, unleashed: Check out: http://photography2.skofteland.net:8080/displayimage.php?pos=-68 (click the thumbnail for a bigger image - warning 400kb) VERY nice Christian. I like the subtle detail - the ship just coming under the bridge. Nice light - very well done. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO -- Connecticut Zen VI
On Feb 25, 2007, at 9:15 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: Not quite the same Zen feeling of the rest of the series but I couldn't figure out what else to call it. http://www.mindspring.com/~morephotos/PESO_--_connzenvi.html The clouds at the top don't seem to work for me... they're not as sharply defined as the rest of the picture and look a bit blown out, and they're fighting for my attention against the footprints at the bottom. I do like the row of smaller clouds just above the horizon though (I'm a big fan of subtle details like that). I'd try cropping out the whole top half of the photo, leaving in as much as possible of the blank section of sky. Just my opinion :) - Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Lazy Afternoon II
Russell, I couldn't decide between two, so I posted both! Maybe you can help. http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/IMGP2545.html that one looks better to me. However I have no clue what I'm looking at. :-) Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO -- Connecticut Zen VI
Peter, Not quite the same Zen feeling of the rest of the series but I couldn't figure out what else to call it. http://www.mindspring.com/~morephotos/PESO_--_connzenvi.html very nice. Actually I like the whole Zen series, just haven't commented on them because I can't keep pace with the list one more time... Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Semi-OT: Vivitar 258HV
I just got back from shooting a wedding tonight and pretty much drained my battery 2 with the AF400T on Auto-Red. I use a Lumiquest Ultra Soft Bounce that sucks up about 2 1/2- 3 stops of light, but does a very good job of diffusing. But it put a big drain on the battery with that much flash punch. Right now I am considering another battery 2 to have as a spare. Tonight I could have used it. Still thinking about the 540FGZ. -- Bruce Saturday, February 24, 2007, 10:03:34 AM, you wrote: PS The recycle time for the 540 FGZ is fairly good with fresh batteries, PS and since the Nimh maintain a good charge for quite a while that PS works okay. I tried it with AAs, and that was a no go. I'm probably PS going to get the Pentax Power Pack III. Although right now, if I had PS to shoot another wedding without the power pack, I'd probably go with PS the AF 400T and the battery 2. There's nothing wrong with that PS combination, and while I can attest that the 540 FGZ provides good PS exposures, the AF 400T on auto does rather well. PS Paul PS On Feb 24, 2007, at 12:40 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote: That is one big difference - I usually have to shoot some formal/posed shots where they are aware of the camera. Sometimes I can use my studio lights, but sometimes I have to use flash. I'm certainly considering picking up a 540FGZ and trying it out. I will need faster recycle times, however. -- Bruce Saturday, February 24, 2007, 2:35:03 AM, you wrote: PS I've been using the Pentax 540 FGZP-TTL flash on the K10D. I shot a PS wedding (about 300 frames) without a single blink. I also shot that PS exercise class the other night, again without blinks. Exposures were PS good. However, I shoot mostly candids and rarely tell anyone to look PS at the camera. PS Paul PS On Feb 24, 2007, at 2:00 AM, Bruce Dayton wrote: My issue with the pre-flash technique is that people who tend to blink can be a real problem. The pre-flash starts them into the blink and you end up with shots with their eyes not fully open. I believe all brands have the same problem. For weddings I was shooting TTL with the *istD and now shooting Auto on the flash with the K10D - using my AF400T's for the time being. I use the AF360FGZ's during the day for daylight fill flash. -- Bruce Friday, February 23, 2007, 7:46:31 PM, you wrote: NW For you (other) manual camera fans who might not have seen this yet, I NW thought I'd mention that Vivitar has reintroduced their 285HV flash NW units. They are selling brand new for just under $100 currently. And NW they have trigger voltages of less than 6 volts, which means they are NW safe to use on modern cameras too! Just got mine in the mail the other NW day. In fact, I was so fed up with Canon's crazy ETTL I sold my $300 NW Canon unit the day I heard the 285s were back! NW And to put a vaguely Pentax spin on this post ... I'm curious if NW Pentax's PTTL system is any good? A quick scan through the archives NW found at least one person who wasn't so thrilled. I'd like to hear NW more. Thanks! NW -- NW ~Nick Wright NW http://blog.phojonick.com/ NW http://www.phojonick.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Sydney Harbour Pano
Christian, I shot a lot of frames on last year's Oz trip in the hopes of stitching some panos. I've struggled a lot with it until I found autopano www.autopano.net It really made it easier to put these things together. Check out: http://photography2.skofteland.net:8080/displayimage.php?pos=-68 very nice, saved me from trip to Sydney... ;-) BTW have you been waiting for that ship under the bridge or it just happened? Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Anti-warriors
Thanks to everyone for the comments. Yes, I used the E-1 and the 14-54 lens. I am very impressed with these 2 bits of kit - they feel very robust and trustworthy. The camera is incredibly easy to use and works really well; the matrix metering seems to be very reliable on the whole. The lens is very sharp. Its colour-handling is very good too, although not in the same league as the way the Carl Zeiss lenses handle colour, which are the best I've ever seen. In one or two of the pictures the focal plane is not quite where I would like it, but that's me being lazy and forgetful. -- Bob there was an anti-war demo in London today, so I photographed some of the demonstrators while they made their way along Piccadilly towards Trafalgar Square. http://www.web-options.com/Antiwarriors/ Excellent set mate - really well done. That with the Olly E-1? Super job - if I was editing a paper I'd give you a job right now but you wouldn't like the drop in pay! Can't praise them enough. Superb presentation - so crisp and colourful. Just right. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - The Wrong Back
Marnie, http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/wrongback.htm when I saw your picture my first thought was it must be Taos Pueblo. So apparently it works (I haven't been there). ;-) May we see The Right Back now? Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Home page?
On Fri, 23 Feb 2007, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: My home page in the browser just loads the home page on my website. :-) Mine does too. Check it out: http://tinyurl.com/18r Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Home page?
On 2/25/07, Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, 23 Feb 2007, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: My home page in the browser just loads the home page on my website. :-) Mine does too. Check it out: http://tinyurl.com/18r :-) Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE 15mm SMC-Takumar (M42) on istDS, sample shot
Jco Both the 15mm and the 20m seem very sharp to me. I guess the 15mm shot was focused at the car though, not the brick wall. It's apity the 15mm is so darnde expensive :-) 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 J. C. O'Connell Sendt: 25. februar 2007 04:41 Til: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Emne: RE: 15mm SMC-Takumar (M42) on istDS, sample shot Since I mentioned it, heres one using the SMC-K 20mm F4.0 : http://jchriso.com/temp/20MMF4SMCKSAMPLE01.jpg JCO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of J. C. O'Connell Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2007 10:23 PM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: 15mm SMC-Takumar (M42) on istDS, sample shot I finally took a few test snapshots with the 15mm F3.5 SMC Takumar (M42) lens on the istDS. http://jchriso.com/temp/15MMF35SMCTSAMPLE01.jpg The image has been tweeked for perspective, distortion, and CA slightly. Overall, no, it's not the sharpest lens in the bag in this application but this wasn't exactly unexpected considering the huge angle this lens is designed for. There is a bit more veiling flare than I like too, but neither are so bad that I am going to go plunge on a new 14mm DA lens for now, as it's not a focal length I would use very often I am sure and this isn't really that bad in my honest opinion if you have the time to tweek the results. FWIW, I did notice my K20/4 is noticably both sharper and shows less flare. Of course, the 20mm is not nearly as wide as the 15mm is either on any camera! jco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.3/699 - Release Date: 02/23/2007 13:26 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.3/700 - Release Date: 02/24/2007 20:14 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Side-by-side 16-45 vs 16-50 lenses
On Sat, 24 Feb 2007 23:20:03 +, Peter Lacus wrote: Interesting. I hate the gold trim, Hmm, don't really mind, but could do without :-) count me in, I wouldn't even hesitate to say it looks cheap. Also it doesn't look like internal focusing lens to me. It IS internal focussing, but not internal-zooming. So it extends when zooming from to 50. (Which is a lot better than the other way round like the 16-45 :-) Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO - Tullster, tBillhe Wonder Dog
Thanks Brendan, you hot him well posed. We have Ginger, who is mostly Corgi, but has beagle ears. Bill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brendan MacRae Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2007 7:49 PM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Tullster, the Wonder Dog http://www.primelensphoto.com/dog/tully Yes, I finally popped my cherry and posted three pix of my dog. But, in my defense, he's a Pembroke Welsh Corgi which in the States aren't all too common (though they are becoming more so) so some of you might get a kick out of him. He's a great dog and he posed pretty well for me. See if you agree. Enjoy. -Brendan Never miss an email again! Yahoo! Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/ -- 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 - Sydney Harbour Pano
Excellent work. I like this one a lot. I like the one from the balcony of the hotel even more. Great stuff. Looks like some wall hangings to me. Paul On Feb 24, 2007, at 11:14 PM, Christian wrote: Thanks, Brendan... I got up just before sunrise to get down to Mrs. Macquerie's chair for the nice morning light. I couldn't have asked for better weather. Christian Brendan MacRae wrote: Nice one, Christian. Really good light at that time of day. I'm going to have to try the pano thing soon. -Brendan --- Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Check out: http://photography2.skofteland.net:8080/displayimage.php?pos=-68 (click the thumbnail for a bigger image - warning 400kb) Alternative links: http://photography2.skofteland.net:8080/albums/userpics/10001/Pano- IMG_567728web.jpg or http://tinyurl.com/yow465 -- 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: Central Park in January
Excellent. I miss the park. We used to take our kids there every weekend. In the summer we could count on half a dozen musicians, at least one steel-drum band, dozens of artists, the carousel, the zoo, and sometimes we'd end up at the Met. What more could one ask for? Paul On Feb 25, 2007, at 12:21 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: I like the fixed version better than the one I saw previously, Ann. Though I can easily be persuaded to like any good NYC image. I really like the Big Apple ;-). Boris ann sanfedele wrote: The link formally known as central park in January is now: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5635299 I fixed it per Godders suggestion - therefore giving it a new link. ann ann sanfedele wrote: Last month, that is - when it was Spring http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5603827 ann -- 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 - Lazy Afternoon II
Definitely the first one. It's a nicer composition. Good work. Paul On Feb 25, 2007, at 1:38 AM, Russell Kerstetter wrote: I couldn't decide between two, so I posted both! Maybe you can help. http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/IMGP2545.html http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/IMGP2548.html Thanks for looking. Russ -- Legacy Air, Inc. 11900 Airport Way Broomfield Colorado 80021 (303) 404-0277 fax (303) 404-0280 www.legacy-air.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO -- Connecticut Zen VI
This is an example of where splitting the frame with the horizon resulted in a nice composition. I like the gentle curve of the shore and the calm water in the lower half juxtaposed against the angry sky. Excellent conversion. BWR? Paul On Feb 25, 2007, at 3:15 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: Not quite the same Zen feeling of the rest of the series but I couldn't figure out what else to call it. http://www.mindspring.com/~morephotos/PESO_--_connzenvi.html Equipment: Pentax *ist-D/w smc Pentax FA 70-210 f4-5.6 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- Entropy Seminar: The results of a five yeer studee ntu the sekend lw uf thurmodynamiks aand itz inevibl fxt hon shewb rt nslpn raq liot. -- 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: Readjustment of focus from camera body
On 2/19/07, K.Takeshita [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: BTW, it is rumoured that Canon are considering to make this a standard feature. Well, they need it. Their Service depots are said to be inundated by focus adjustment :-). The newly announced EOS-1D Mark III aparently has this function. It could be handy particularly those who use lenses wide open and need critical focus. http://www.canon-dslr.net/digi_bbs/wforum.cgi?mode=fullsizeno=44293 Ken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Semi-OT: Vivitar 258HV
How many frames did you shoot with the Battery 2. I generally use mine the same way -- with a lumiquest bounce -- and I've never drained it completely. But I haven't shot a full wedding in decades. I think my most ambitious outing with flash has been around 300 frames. I'm also very careful to keep the battery conditioned. If I don't use it for a couple weeks, I put it on charge overnight anyway. It's a lead acid battery, so it's like a car battery. It needs frequent charging. Of course, any lead acid battery loses capacity over time. Paul On Feb 25, 2007, at 4:11 AM, Bruce Dayton wrote: I just got back from shooting a wedding tonight and pretty much drained my battery 2 with the AF400T on Auto-Red. I use a Lumiquest Ultra Soft Bounce that sucks up about 2 1/2- 3 stops of light, but does a very good job of diffusing. But it put a big drain on the battery with that much flash punch. Right now I am considering another battery 2 to have as a spare. Tonight I could have used it. Still thinking about the 540FGZ. -- Bruce Saturday, February 24, 2007, 10:03:34 AM, you wrote: PS The recycle time for the 540 FGZ is fairly good with fresh batteries, PS and since the Nimh maintain a good charge for quite a while that PS works okay. I tried it with AAs, and that was a no go. I'm probably PS going to get the Pentax Power Pack III. Although right now, if I had PS to shoot another wedding without the power pack, I'd probably go with PS the AF 400T and the battery 2. There's nothing wrong with that PS combination, and while I can attest that the 540 FGZ provides good PS exposures, the AF 400T on auto does rather well. PS Paul PS On Feb 24, 2007, at 12:40 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote: That is one big difference - I usually have to shoot some formal/posed shots where they are aware of the camera. Sometimes I can use my studio lights, but sometimes I have to use flash. I'm certainly considering picking up a 540FGZ and trying it out. I will need faster recycle times, however. -- Bruce Saturday, February 24, 2007, 2:35:03 AM, you wrote: PS I've been using the Pentax 540 FGZP-TTL flash on the K10D. I shot a PS wedding (about 300 frames) without a single blink. I also shot that PS exercise class the other night, again without blinks. Exposures were PS good. However, I shoot mostly candids and rarely tell anyone to look PS at the camera. PS Paul PS On Feb 24, 2007, at 2:00 AM, Bruce Dayton wrote: My issue with the pre-flash technique is that people who tend to blink can be a real problem. The pre-flash starts them into the blink and you end up with shots with their eyes not fully open. I believe all brands have the same problem. For weddings I was shooting TTL with the *istD and now shooting Auto on the flash with the K10D - using my AF400T's for the time being. I use the AF360FGZ's during the day for daylight fill flash. -- Bruce Friday, February 23, 2007, 7:46:31 PM, you wrote: NW For you (other) manual camera fans who might not have seen this yet, I NW thought I'd mention that Vivitar has reintroduced their 285HV flash NW units. They are selling brand new for just under $100 currently. And NW they have trigger voltages of less than 6 volts, which means they are NW safe to use on modern cameras too! Just got mine in the mail the other NW day. In fact, I was so fed up with Canon's crazy ETTL I sold my $300 NW Canon unit the day I heard the 285s were back! NW And to put a vaguely Pentax spin on this post ... I'm curious if NW Pentax's PTTL system is any good? A quick scan through the archives NW found at least one person who wasn't so thrilled. I'd like to hear NW more. Thanks! NW -- NW ~Nick Wright NW http://blog.phojonick.com/ NW http://www.phojonick.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: GESO
7 wow's ;-) Excelent work. Tim Typo Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of J and K Messervy Sent: 24. februar 2007 02:29 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: GESO We've had a lot of thunderstorms in the last two weeks and I've spent a lot of time and effort trying to get some good lightning shots. I've been frustrated by being in the wrong spot, just missing shots, having the wrong settings, etc. Well, last night we had a ripper of a lightning display and I finally found myself in the right place at the right time and managed to grab six keepers! I'm a happy man! http://tinyurl.com/2cw8oq comments, critiques...all welcome. Cheers James Messervy -- 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 - Soft Lights - GDG
Marnie nailed my reactions here. I think Marnie is right, you shoot better listening to your gut, than you do when using your intellectual self. It is nothing wrong with your intellect, but it seems it isn't where you find your best shots. Tim Typo Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 24. februar 2007 16:00 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Soft Lights - GDG In a message dated 2/22/2007 11:08:29 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On Feb 17, 2007, at 2:43 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I enjoyed the PAW #6 photo a lot ... enough that I assembled a little set of six images on the theme. Thought you might like to see them ... these are presented with the flash-based Autoviewer: http://www.gdgphoto.com/softlights/ The prints are quite lovely ... all on Velvet Fine Art paper in a very gentle warm toning. :-) Comments, critique, and the usual flinging of tomatoes always appreciated. enjoy, Godfrey === Uh. I didn't like the cupboard one much in the first place. I think when you first showed it someone said you were trying too hard and I concur. What I mean is, *I* could shoot these. No problemo. Going for the Zen, no cluttered look, lots of white space, etc. I really could shoot these. Lots of us could. To me, Godfrey, these come too much from a mental space, too deliberate, too cut and dried, and not from your gut and I think you shoot better from your gut. Unless, of course, you never shoot from your gut. :-) But I suspect that you do. Leave the mental exercises for others, you do just fine shooting like you instead of shooting like someone else. Just my .02. This kind of advice is worth about that, anyway. Marnie aka Doe :-) BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO - dim bulb
Cool Tim Typo Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brendan MacRae Sent: 24. februar 2007 02:42 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - dim bulb The best of a few attempts at this. http://www.primelensphoto.com/bulb.jpg K10D + A*85mm f1.4, Av mode, ISO 100, f11, +2EV, 1/180, (2X)540 flashes + manual white balance. Comments welcome. -Brendan Don't get soaked. Take a quick peak at the forecast with the Yahoo! Search weather shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#loc_weather -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO - Old Barn
I think the busyness of the shot is what makes it. The two planks in lower left, lead the eye towards the building, making a fine triangle. That's good. I think I'd prefer the grass a bit lighter, but I'm looking at my laptop screen, so don't take my word for it. Tim Typo Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 24. februar 2007 17:12 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Old Barn Taken on the high road to Taos. I spotted this barn, loved it, pulled off and spent about 5-10 minutes taking various shots. I could easily have spent 30-45 minutes, but I was in rather a hurry. I've been playing with the BW conversion routine built-in to Elements 5, and converting is not really my forte. I add my own fiddling to what is built-in, so I'd appreciate any input on the BW conversion. http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/oldbarn.htm I think this is the best shot of what I got, okay, but a bit busy. I don't think I ever got the best angle on it. Comments, welcome. Marnie aka Doe :-) BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.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: GESO: Snowdrops
Sorry about my triple post, something is wrong here. Tim Typo Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tim Øsleby Sent: 24. februar 2007 16:19 To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: GESO: Snowdrops I like the compositions, and the motif is sweet. But, the WB seems to be bouncing everywhere. At my (bad) CTR I find different colour cast in every one of them. Besides this it is a sweet little gallery. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jens Bladt Sent: 17. februar 2007 17:17 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: GESO: Snowdrops http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/sets/72157594540548807/ Comments are welcome Jens Bladt -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.18.1/690 - Release Date: 02/16/2007 14:25 -- 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: GESO: Snowdrops
Sorry about my triple post, something is wrong here. Tim Typo Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Really? I thought it was just plain Norwegian. ;-) Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Lazy Afternoon II
On 24/2/07, Russell Kerstetter, discombobulated, unleashed: I couldn't decide between two, so I posted both! Maybe you can help. http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/IMGP2545.html http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/IMGP2548.html 2545. Cheers, Cotty 2546. Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: No wireless flash mode on my K10D
Anyone having success with the Sigma 500 DG Super in wireless. Mine fires but the photos are poor. Dave On 2/24/07, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, now that you mention it, I finally had to go to my hand held magnifying glass to make it out clearly. I, also, gave up looking for it in the manual. Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I finally got it working. Seems there's a little button on the bottom of the flash that is labeled M C S, where the flash can be changed from master to control or slave. The print in the LED window is so tiny my old eyes missed it. I didn't have it set on slave. The Pentax manual doesn't make that clear. In fact, I don't think it mentions it. But thanks to everyone for their help. Paul On Feb 24, 2007, at 6:11 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Just tried the 360 and it works with the little right edge sliding switch on either the white(ch. 1 )or down(slave) position. Jack --- George Sinos [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Paul, I tried it on a 360 shortly after the upgrade and it seemed to work ok. I'm not near the equipment to double-check, but it seems like I set the camera flash to wireless mode and the 360 to slave mode. The channel must have been ok, I didn't change it. I've been thinking of getting a 540 for the swivel head feature. GS http://georgesphotos.net On 2/24/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At least not with the built in flash and the 540 FGZ. I have the firmware upgrade. I've tried everything and every variation thereof. Just doesn't work. I doubt that I'll send it in for repair. Don't really need it, but I thought I might use it instead of an extension cable with my stroboframe. Guess not. Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ __ 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 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with the Yahoo! Search movie showtime shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#news -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO - Lazy Afternoon II
Hi Russ, Definitely #1. Nice lighting, no distractions or clutter in the background. Nice photo. Cyclamen? Slight crop on bottom? Tom C. I couldn't decide between two, so I posted both! Maybe you can help. http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/IMGP2545.html http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/IMGP2548.html Thanks for looking. Russ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Semi-OT: Vivitar 258HV
On 2/24/07, Brian Dunn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So what can you do with these things? Get several, set them all to an auto mode, add a trigger to each, and light up the room from many directions at once. Humm. Good idea. I already have one, and am looking for something to used in a store situation for people and pets during Xmas and all. What would you be thinking of, flashes set on tripods with the off camera flash shoe adatptors and a PC cable from the camera to the flashes.(could these be used in a wireless trigger mode at all??) Would you suggest using something like the better bounce card or lumiquest diffusers and adjust exposure for that, or back wards into an umbrella. I hope, in May, to answer these and other light questions, as i have found a night class in a Barrie Ontario CC, to learn portrait and studio lighting. From what i have heard from someone i sort know who took it last fall, is its pretty layed back, and he'll show you what ever each person is interested in. I think this will be $150 well spent. Dave Brooks Compared to an expensive flash unit, you could get one of these and use the rest of the money for a nice lens. You can take them with you if you ever switch brands. The 383 in particular is very compact for its power. It also has a full set of manual power levels so you can use it in a studio for a hair or rim light. The 285 has one less power level setting but is also useful in the studio. Use NiMH batteries. Brian -- Brian Dunn Photographic http://www.bdphotographic.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Pentax 645 + Carl Ziess Jena lenses?
Ralf, judging from your website, you are a Kiev user, rather than a Pentacon Six user right? RegardsP Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af Ralf R. Radermacher Sendt: 24. februar 2007 20:07 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Re: Pentax 645 + Carl Ziess Jena lenses? Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Have any of you guys experiences with this? I'm thinking about getting a 645 body for my excellent Pentacon Six lenses (CZ Jena and Schneider-Kreuznach). Not with the Pentax 645 but I had a Mamiya 645 Pro for a time and used my Zeiss Jena lenses on it with an adaptor supplied by... http://www.baierfoto.de/#english They also have one for the Pentax 645. Works fine if you don't mind the loss of the auto diaphragm. I eventually sold the 645 because I'm more comfortable with the square 6x6 format. I'm still using my P6 lenses, especially the 4/300 mm lens, with a P6-PK adaptor on the K10D. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany private homepage: http://www.fotoralf.de manual cameras and photo galleries - updated Jan. 10, 2005 Contarex - Kiev 60 - Horizon 202 - P6 mount lenses -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.3/699 - Release Date: 02/23/2007 13:26 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.3/700 - Release Date: 02/24/2007 20:14 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: RE 15mm SMC-Takumar (M42) on istDS, sample shot
On Sun, 25 Feb 2007 12:25:11 +0100, Jens Bladt wrote Jco Both the 15mm and the 20m seem very sharp to me. I guess the 15mm shot was focused at the car though, not the brick wall. It's apity the 15mm is so darnde expensive :-) 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 J. C. O'Connell Sendt: 25. februar 2007 04:41 Til: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Emne: RE: 15mm SMC-Takumar (M42) on istDS, sample shot Since I mentioned it, heres one using the SMC-K 20mm F4.0 : http://jchriso.com/temp/20MMF4SMCKSAMPLE01.jpg JCO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of J. C. O'Connell Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2007 10:23 PM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: 15mm SMC-Takumar (M42) on istDS, sample shot I finally took a few test snapshots with the 15mm F3.5 SMC Takumar (M42) lens on the istDS. http://jchriso.com/temp/15MMF35SMCTSAMPLE01.jpg The image has been tweeked for perspective, distortion, and CA slightly. Overall, no, it's not the sharpest lens in the bag in this application but this wasn't exactly unexpected considering the huge angle this lens is designed for. There is a bit more veiling flare than I like too, but neither are so bad that I am going to go plunge on a new 14mm DA lens for now, as it's not a focal length I would use very often I am sure and this isn't really that bad in my honest opinion if you have the time to tweek the results. FWIW, I did notice my K20/4 is noticably both sharper and shows less flare. Of course, the 20mm is not nearly as wide as the 15mm is either on any camera! jco I have to agree there, both images look sharp to my eye, but it's hard to tell with web based images. I'm going to give my K 18/3.5 some use shortly to see how it compares with the DA 18-55 if it's better then the zoom may have to go, I'll end up carrying a bag of primes, including the K 18mm and Sigma 24mm manual focus. Thanks for posting those images John, much appreciated. 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: Semi-OT: Vivitar 258HV
Btw, where do I find the new 285? Adorama list one as a new item, do I assume that's new or just new old stock? :-\ On 2/24/07, Nick Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For you (other) manual camera fans who might not have seen this yet, I thought I'd mention that Vivitar has reintroduced their 285HV flash units. They are selling brand new for just under $100 currently. And they have trigger voltages of less than 6 volts, which means they are safe to use on modern cameras too! Just got mine in the mail the other day. In fact, I was so fed up with Canon's crazy ETTL I sold my $300 Canon unit the day I heard the 285s were back! And to put a vaguely Pentax spin on this post ... I'm curious if Pentax's PTTL system is any good? A quick scan through the archives found at least one person who wasn't so thrilled. I'd like to hear more. Thanks! -- ~Nick Wright http://blog.phojonick.com/ http://www.phojonick.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Bong Manayon http://www.bong.uni.cc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Peso No Service
Thanks Marnie and Norm et all. I want to reshoot this from other angles, but like i mentioned, it was a bad day for windchill and my hands were pretty cold by the time i put the film camera away and brought out the K10. Dave On 2/24/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 2/22/2007 9:23:12 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5630338 Shot this last Sunday. Man the wind was cold.:-) This is an abandoned Mennonite Church, built around 1860's. Back in the early 70's the government of Canada expropriated a huge amount of land, to build an airport East of Toronto. Public expression was great, and the deal cancelled, however non of the land owners got the property back. Many houses and buildings were boarded up or rented out. Many have been contemned since and will be torn down. Last services were held in 1974. I hate to admit this, but i was invloved wth the survey of the lands, but was glad the airport was shut down. Submitting this as a sad state of affairs in southern Ontario. Enjoy. K10D, Zenitar 16mm f2.8 dng converted to tiff, auto levels and sharpened.I now the big headstone is a distraction, but i'll go back for a resoot soon. Not a lot of places to shoot this with out crap in the way. Dave = Huh. Interesting shot. But my feeling is it's not as good as it could be. Another angle, or closer or something would be a bit more intriguing I would bet. But interesting. Marnie aka Doe :-) BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - The Wrong Back
I've photo'ed that chruch too, before there was a restriction on asking permission. I think yours cries out for conver to black and white - which will emphasize the story there - The last time I was actually at the pueblo was 1994 - I was driving my ex boss at general Electric and her mom around the southwest as a kind of a tour guide. So we had to go... but it was very sad to see. I lived in Taos for almost 3 months in 1956 and didn't go to the pueblo at all then because I thought it was rude to go and gape . 19 years old and idealistic. ann (you can tell I jsut woke up - i'm running off at the keybaord) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Taken at the Taos Pueblo. When I went as a kid with my parents, lo, those many long years ago, it was a working pueblo with about 1,000 - 1,5000 residents. This time I asked at the front gate, and they said 100 people are still residents. But when I actually asked some Indians inside (they have little shops), I only found one who actually lived there. Most go home at night, so nowadays it's more a weekend pueblo. The main reason is lack of electricity. Once the Indians could move out and into town and have electricity, and could afford to move into town, there was a mass exodus. Evidentially, sometime in the early sixties. Okay, enough historical side bar. When I first saw the back of the church there, I thought, Aha, the famous back. But by the time I had taken about three photos I realized it wasn't. I am pretty quick on the uptake, only takes me a few minutes. :-) (That church is in town, not at the pueblo.) I have ended up liking this more and more. That is actually an Indian woman walking in the background. You are not supposed to take their photos without permission, but it was really accidental. http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/wrongback.htm However, it's just sort of an okay photo, and I am not totally sure it is worth it. So, comments, welcome. Marnie aka Doe :-) BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Semi-OT: Vivitar 258HV
Bong, the one at Adorama marked new ought to be new. David, if you haven't seen this blog yet, you ought to go over to strobist.com and check it out. The entire site is dedicated to using small shoe-mount flash units off-camera for studio light-like effect. Get some light stands and umbrellas and have fun! Strobist insists the best way to do it is with PocketWizard radio triggers, but at $300 each pocketwizards are pricey. What I've done along this vein so far has been with one flash on a PC cord and the other one using a Wein sync peanut. On 2/25/07, Bong Manayon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Btw, where do I find the new 285? Adorama list one as a new item, do I assume that's new or just new old stock? :-\ On 2/24/07, Nick Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For you (other) manual camera fans who might not have seen this yet, I thought I'd mention that Vivitar has reintroduced their 285HV flash units. They are selling brand new for just under $100 currently. And they have trigger voltages of less than 6 volts, which means they are safe to use on modern cameras too! Just got mine in the mail the other day. In fact, I was so fed up with Canon's crazy ETTL I sold my $300 Canon unit the day I heard the 285s were back! And to put a vaguely Pentax spin on this post ... I'm curious if Pentax's PTTL system is any good? A quick scan through the archives found at least one person who wasn't so thrilled. I'd like to hear more. Thanks! -- ~Nick Wright http://blog.phojonick.com/ http://www.phojonick.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Bong Manayon http://www.bong.uni.cc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- ~Nick Wright http://blog.phojonick.com/ http://www.phojonick.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Central Park in January
Boris Liberman wrote: I like the fixed version better than the one I saw previously, Ann. Well you had better! Har! The unfixed version was an accident - when Godders wrote his critique I had to go and look again at the file on line to see what he was talking about because I had just made a print from the TIF that looked fine I screwed up something in the conversion to the save for web, I think... Though I can easily be persuaded to like any good NYC image. I really like the Big Apple ;-). Boris me too ann ann sanfedele wrote: The link formally known as central park in January is now: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5635299 I fixed it per Godders suggestion - therefore giving it a new link. ann ann sanfedele wrote: Last month, that is - when it was Spring http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5603827 ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Semi-OT: Vivitar 258HV
I don't think you should try hooking more than one directly to the camera. Do they have a slave mode? You could run one off the camera and the others as slaves. If not, you can buy very inexpensive slave triggers. I also think it would be impossible to get accurate exposures with multiple flashes in auto mode. Use them in manual mode and set your exposure with a flash meter. (Or with trial and error on digital.) By the time you're through, however, you might have spent enough to get two good 300 watt second monolights and umbrellas. Sometimes it pays to do things right the first time. Paul On Feb 25, 2007, at 9:09 AM, David J Brooks wrote: On 2/24/07, Brian Dunn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So what can you do with these things? Get several, set them all to an auto mode, add a trigger to each, and light up the room from many directions at once. Humm. Good idea. I already have one, and am looking for something to used in a store situation for people and pets during Xmas and all. What would you be thinking of, flashes set on tripods with the off camera flash shoe adatptors and a PC cable from the camera to the flashes.(could these be used in a wireless trigger mode at all??) Would you suggest using something like the better bounce card or lumiquest diffusers and adjust exposure for that, or back wards into an umbrella. I hope, in May, to answer these and other light questions, as i have found a night class in a Barrie Ontario CC, to learn portrait and studio lighting. From what i have heard from someone i sort know who took it last fall, is its pretty layed back, and he'll show you what ever each person is interested in. I think this will be $150 well spent. Dave Brooks Compared to an expensive flash unit, you could get one of these and use the rest of the money for a nice lens. You can take them with you if you ever switch brands. The 383 in particular is very compact for its power. It also has a full set of manual power levels so you can use it in a studio for a hair or rim light. The 285 has one less power level setting but is also useful in the studio. Use NiMH batteries. Brian -- Brian Dunn Photographic http://www.bdphotographic.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- 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 - The Wrong Back
She showed us the right one a while ago, Peter :) skim list like I do do ya? ann Peter Lacus wrote: Marnie, http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/wrongback.htm when I saw your picture my first thought was it must be Taos Pueblo. So apparently it works (I haven't been there). ;-) May we see The Right Back now? Cheers, Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: DA* instead of DFA* : an idea why ?
Adam Maas wrote: The sort of people who will continue to shoot 35mm (and I'm one of them) are also the sort who is likely to stick to manual focus SLR and rangefinder gear for the most part, and enjoys working with the less automated gear and film. Interesting point. I know I sold off my MZ-S but kept my MX and K2. But it seems that no one's *making* manual focus 35mm SLR gear any more so that really leaves just rangefinders for the future. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Semi-OT: Vivitar 258HV
Any flash with the HV designation is the newer version. It was introduced about fifteen years ago. Paul On Feb 25, 2007, at 9:23 AM, Bong Manayon wrote: Btw, where do I find the new 285? Adorama list one as a new item, do I assume that's new or just new old stock? :-\ On 2/24/07, Nick Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For you (other) manual camera fans who might not have seen this yet, I thought I'd mention that Vivitar has reintroduced their 285HV flash units. They are selling brand new for just under $100 currently. And they have trigger voltages of less than 6 volts, which means they are safe to use on modern cameras too! Just got mine in the mail the other day. In fact, I was so fed up with Canon's crazy ETTL I sold my $300 Canon unit the day I heard the 285s were back! And to put a vaguely Pentax spin on this post ... I'm curious if Pentax's PTTL system is any good? A quick scan through the archives found at least one person who wasn't so thrilled. I'd like to hear more. Thanks! -- ~Nick Wright http://blog.phojonick.com/ http://www.phojonick.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Bong Manayon http://www.bong.uni.cc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Old Barn
Boris Liberman wrote: Marnie, First of, the bottom left corner is slightly distracting. As for the conversion - I see nothing particularly wrong with it. I'd add a word about my own taste on b/w if you don't mind. I usually add a bit of a warm/sepia tone on top of my b/w conversions. For some reason I really like warmish b/w renderings. Could be an interesting exercise, because when you apply a warm tone, you may suddenly notice certain things about tonality that did not catch your eye in plain b/w variety. Just my pixels worth... Boris I'm not crazy about sepia, myself, but I've used it for black and white I was printing with the Epson 820 when I had it because i couldn't get a good black but it did brown ok :) ann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Taken on the high road to Taos. I spotted this barn, loved it, pulled off and spent about 5-10 minutes taking various shots. I could easily have spent 30-45 minutes, but I was in rather a hurry. I've been playing with the BW conversion routine built-in to Elements 5, and converting is not really my forte. I add my own fiddling to what is built-in, so I'd appreciate any input on the BW conversion. http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/oldbarn.htm I think this is the best shot of what I got, okay, but a bit busy. I don't think I ever got the best angle on it. Comments, welcome. Marnie aka Doe :-) BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Pentax digital medium format
According to DPreview.com Pentax is going to exhibit the digi-MF at PMA: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0702/07022501pentaxatpma2007.asp -- ~Nick Wright http://blog.phojonick.com/ http://www.phojonick.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Lazy Afternoon II
Prefer the first. In this case, I felt I wanted to center the blossoms even though the lower right leaf would be partially cropped. Very nice mood. Jack --- Russell Kerstetter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I couldn't decide between two, so I posted both! Maybe you can help. http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/IMGP2545.html http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/IMGP2548.html Thanks for looking. Russ -- Legacy Air, Inc. 11900 Airport Way Broomfield Colorado 80021 (303) 404-0277 fax (303) 404-0280 www.legacy-air.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. http://new.mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - dim bulb
http://www.primelensphoto.com/bulb.jpg K10D + A*85mm f1.4, Av mode, ISO 100, f11, +2EV, 1/180, (2X)540 flashes + manual white balance. Comments welcome. -Brendan == Ok- how did you do that? I missed looking at it for a while - then read through a bunch of posts hoping to see that you revealed. ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Central Park in January
Paul Stenquist wrote: Excellent. I miss the park. We used to take our kids there every weekend. In the summer we could count on half a dozen musicians, at least one steel-drum band, dozens of artists, the carousel, the zoo, and sometimes we'd end up at the Met. What more could one ask for? Paul It doesn't have the same feel to it anymore, Paul You have to pay to get into the zoo now, for one thing. in 1967 in good weather we used to go up to the zoo cafe early on Sunday morning with the NY Times and sit at the picnic tables outside to get out of our one room without bath rooming house digs. sigh ann On Feb 25, 2007, at 12:21 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: I like the fixed version better than the one I saw previously, Ann. Though I can easily be persuaded to like any good NYC image. I really like the Big Apple ;-). Boris ann sanfedele wrote: The link formally known as central park in January is now: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5635299 I fixed it per Godders suggestion - therefore giving it a new link. ann ann sanfedele wrote: Last month, that is - when it was Spring http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5603827 ann -- 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 - The Wrong Back
In a message dated 2/24/2007 8:32:38 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sure would like to see much more of what's attached to the wrong back. I'm intrigued by what may lie beyond the corner, but I'm missing its contribution to the scene. Composition works and love the palette. Jack === I'll through up a Taos gallery at some point, including more of the pueblo and the the right back. :-) Okay, you feel it doesn't have enough info. Got that. Marnie aka Doe :-) BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - The Wrong Back
In a message dated 2/24/2007 8:06:47 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Nice composition, it looks iconic. Unfortunately it seems to be lacking something in spite of that. No idea what that might be, just leaves me wishing for more, somehow. - Okay, like I said, wasn't sure about this one. And that is something I sort of feel too. But not completely. Thanks, for your input, Peter. Marnie aka Doe :-) BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - The Wrong Back
In a message dated 2/25/2007 12:27:57 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Nice picture - works for me. -- Bob Thanks, Bob. Marnie aka Doe :-) BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Dawn
In a message dated 2/24/2007 10:03:38 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thanks. :-) Actually I think it is correct. Even though the cloud banks bottom edge is not perfectly horizontal... I may try a rotate... but cloud banks don't always follow the rules and the mountains, though hard to tell in the photo are actually receding, the further left one moves through the scene. Tom C. === I know they don't. I was teasing. :-) But a rotation might not hurt anyway, since our eye tends to like horizontal horizontals. Marnie aka Doe BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Old Barn
In a message dated 2/25/2007 5:53:48 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think the busyness of the shot is what makes it. The two planks in lower left, lead the eye towards the building, making a fine triangle. That's good. I think I'd prefer the grass a bit lighter, but I'm looking at my laptop screen, so don't take my word for it. Tim Typo Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) === Okay, second comment on grass, I'll play with it. Thanks, Tim. Marnie aka Doe :-) BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Old Barn
In a message dated 2/24/2007 9:33:50 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Marnie, First of, the bottom left corner is slightly distracting. As for the conversion - I see nothing particularly wrong with it. I'd add a word about my own taste on b/w if you don't mind. I usually add a bit of a warm/sepia tone on top of my b/w conversions. For some reason I really like warmish b/w renderings. Could be an interesting exercise, because when you apply a warm tone, you may suddenly notice certain things about tonality that did not catch your eye in plain b/w variety. Just my pixels worth... Boris === Thanks for your input, Boris. Marnie aka Doe :-) BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - The Wrong Back
In a message dated 2/25/2007 6:42:49 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've photo'ed that chruch too, before there was a restriction on asking permission. I think yours cries out for conver to black and white - which will emphasize the story there - The last time I was actually at the pueblo was 1994 - I was driving my ex boss at general Electric and her mom around the southwest as a kind of a tour guide. So we had to go... but it was very sad to see. I lived in Taos for almost 3 months in 1956 and didn't go to the pueblo at all then because I thought it was rude to go and gape . 19 years old and idealistic. ann === Well, once upon a time, when I was a kid anyway, they closed off the sections that were heavily lived in and you were limited to only more open sections of the pueblo. And before casinos, tourism and selling jewelry and such, was their major source of income. Selling jewelry and stuff -- they still make money on that. But when I was there I talked to sort of a gallery owner, and he said most like working in casinos now and it's hard to get young Indians to take up producing art. (Indian art is protected by state laws, one can't sell Indian Art u nless it is actually made by Indians. They had just busted a ring of Indians (eastern-style, i.e. next to Pakistan) that was cranking out art, the previous year.) Still I did see a lot of Indian art there in galleries. High priced. However, I deliberately bought a few things at the pueblo and at the Governor's Gallery in Santa Fe (where they sit on blankets), so they would get the total profit and not have to give a gallery a commission. Also those were the ones that were really doing it full time and more seriously. At least it looked that way. Okay, I think, from reactions this picture would work best in a gallery, but not as a standalone. Marnie aka Doe :-) BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: No wireless flash mode on my K10D
AFAIK the Sigma 500 does not support wireless with K10D. 2007/2/25, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Anyone having success with the Sigma 500 DG Super in wireless. Mine fires but the photos are poor. Dave On 2/24/07, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, now that you mention it, I finally had to go to my hand held magnifying glass to make it out clearly. I, also, gave up looking for it in the manual. Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I finally got it working. Seems there's a little button on the bottom of the flash that is labeled M C S, where the flash can be changed from master to control or slave. The print in the LED window is so tiny my old eyes missed it. I didn't have it set on slave. The Pentax manual doesn't make that clear. In fact, I don't think it mentions it. But thanks to everyone for their help. Paul On Feb 24, 2007, at 6:11 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Just tried the 360 and it works with the little right edge sliding switch on either the white(ch. 1 )or down(slave) position. Jack --- George Sinos [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Paul, I tried it on a 360 shortly after the upgrade and it seemed to work ok. I'm not near the equipment to double-check, but it seems like I set the camera flash to wireless mode and the 360 to slave mode. The channel must have been ok, I didn't change it. I've been thinking of getting a 540 for the swivel head feature. GS http://georgesphotos.net On 2/24/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At least not with the built in flash and the 540 FGZ. I have the firmware upgrade. I've tried everything and every variation thereof. Just doesn't work. I doubt that I'll send it in for repair. Don't really need it, but I thought I might use it instead of an extension cable with my stroboframe. Guess not. Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ __ 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 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with the Yahoo! Search movie showtime shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#news -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- K10D,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 - The Wrong Back
In a message dated 2/25/2007 1:54:05 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Marnie, http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/wrongback.htm when I saw your picture my first thought was it must be Taos Pueblo. So apparently it works (I haven't been there). ;-) May we see The Right Back now? Cheers, Peter === I showed it before, but here it is http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/back.htm Marnie aka Doe :-) BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Ah ... a new lens
On Feb 25, 2007, at 12:18 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: Have you played with 31 Limited? I owned the 31 Limited first. Nice imaging qualities (but some annoying flare), irritatingly stupid fixed lens hood, awkward lens cap, big and heavy. Not enough of an improvement in imaging and too annoying in size and weight, with that hood, compared the FA35/2 AL to warrant a 3x price tag, IMO. That's why I sold it. G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax 645 + Carl Ziess Jena lenses?
Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ralf, judging from your website, you are a Kiev user, rather than a Pentacon Six user right? Correct. For the reasons explained there I'm using the Zeiss/Pentacon lenses on a modified Kiev 60 (MLU, Rollei screen, mirror box flocking etc.). Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany private homepage: http://www.fotoralf.de manual cameras and photo galleries - updated Jan. 10, 2005 Contarex - Kiev 60 - Horizon 202 - P6 mount lenses -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Semi-OT: Vivitar 258HV
Paul, they were discontinued and then reintroduced a couple months back. The 285HVs do not have built in slave triggers. But the Wein peanuts can plug straight into the socket in the flash's foot. So I've heard anyway, haven't tried it myself yet. On 2/25/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't think you should try hooking more than one directly to the camera. Do they have a slave mode? You could run one off the camera and the others as slaves. If not, you can buy very inexpensive slave triggers. I also think it would be impossible to get accurate exposures with multiple flashes in auto mode. Use them in manual mode and set your exposure with a flash meter. (Or with trial and error on digital.) By the time you're through, however, you might have spent enough to get two good 300 watt second monolights and umbrellas. Sometimes it pays to do things right the first time. Paul On Feb 25, 2007, at 9:09 AM, David J Brooks wrote: On 2/24/07, Brian Dunn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So what can you do with these things? Get several, set them all to an auto mode, add a trigger to each, and light up the room from many directions at once. Humm. Good idea. I already have one, and am looking for something to used in a store situation for people and pets during Xmas and all. What would you be thinking of, flashes set on tripods with the off camera flash shoe adatptors and a PC cable from the camera to the flashes.(could these be used in a wireless trigger mode at all??) Would you suggest using something like the better bounce card or lumiquest diffusers and adjust exposure for that, or back wards into an umbrella. I hope, in May, to answer these and other light questions, as i have found a night class in a Barrie Ontario CC, to learn portrait and studio lighting. From what i have heard from someone i sort know who took it last fall, is its pretty layed back, and he'll show you what ever each person is interested in. I think this will be $150 well spent. Dave Brooks Compared to an expensive flash unit, you could get one of these and use the rest of the money for a nice lens. You can take them with you if you ever switch brands. The 383 in particular is very compact for its power. It also has a full set of manual power levels so you can use it in a studio for a hair or rim light. The 285 has one less power level setting but is also useful in the studio. Use NiMH batteries. Brian -- Brian Dunn Photographic http://www.bdphotographic.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- 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 -- ~Nick Wright http://blog.phojonick.com/ http://www.phojonick.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Old Barn
In a message dated 2/25/2007 6:57:09 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm not crazy about sepia, myself, but I've used it for black and white I was printing with the Epson 820 when I had it because i couldn't get a good black but it did brown ok :) ann == It might be useful to point things up, but I am not wild about it either. Although I've seen others on this list used it effectively. Depends on the shot, I guess. Marnie aka Doe :-) BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: GESO: Snowdrops
Ok, let me rephrase. Something is wrong, besides being plain Norwegian ;-) Tim Typo Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom C Sent: 25. februar 2007 15:09 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: GESO: Snowdrops Sorry about my triple post, something is wrong here. Tim Typo Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Really? I thought it was just plain Norwegian. ;-) Tom C. -- 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 -- Connecticut Zen VI
In a message dated 2/25/2007 12:18:46 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Not quite the same Zen feeling of the rest of the series but I couldn't figure out what else to call it. http://www.mindspring.com/~morephotos/PESO_--_connzenvi.html Equipment: Pentax *ist-D/w smc Pentax FA 70-210 f4-5.6 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. == Not bad, Peter, but I find it too evenly balanced top and bottom, like two pictures. That is not to say I don't like it, but I do find that part distracting. Marnie aka Doe :-) BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Lazy Afternoon II
In a message dated 2/24/2007 10:40:02 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I couldn't decide between two, so I posted both! Maybe you can help. http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/IMGP2545.html http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/IMGP2548.html Thanks for looking. Russ That's rather nice, the abstraction. I like the first better, more abstraction. Rather cool, most people don't think of doing that, shooting when there is a lot of shadow and leaving the shadow. Well done. Marnie aka Doe :-) BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
OT: Jeff Wall in the NY Times Sunday Magazine
If you can find a Sunday NY Times, you're in for a special treat. It includes a long article about Jeff Wall. For those unfamiliar with his work, he produces huge photographs on large format film. Many are backlit transparencies, measuring 8 x 12 feet and even larger. Some are silver prints of similar dimension. Much of his recent work is staged street photography. For example, he spent over six months shooting a scene of young people on the sidewalk in front of a night club. When he couldn't find a good camera position at the actual location, he built a duplicate of the scene in a studio, hired extras to play the part of the young people, and recreated the original vision. He strives to bring the detail and dimensions of large format and huge displays to street-style subject matter. In his entire career he has only completed somewhere around 130 photographs I believe. They sell for about a million dollars apiece through his gallery. That being said, I found the reproductions in the Times to range from very ordinary to interesting. However, I suppose reducing that kind of work to newsprint in a little square is cruelly debilitating. The author notes that photography has come out of the basement in the world of art museums. And prices at auction for photographs have skyrocketed in recent years, while those for paintings have risen only modestly. On the other hand, he demonstrates a lack of real knowledge here and there. For example, when discussing how typical street photography is more blurred and grainy, he mentions Weegee and HCB in the same sentence. Apparently, unaware that the work of the two is totally different, and of course Weegee's documentary photography is anything but blurred and grainy. That being said, it's a good read. Don't know if it's on the web. Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO Playing from the fire hazard
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5642056 A shot from Saturdays anuall snowgolf day. We came in second last. Goal is not to finish last, not first.LOL About 1/2 way around the course we have a warm up fire going. My shot and two others from our foursome landed in or on the edge. We play best ball, and mine was on the edge. This is Jim, using a cut down hockey stick, to flick the ball to the cup. Best way to play this game is use an iron on the fairway and the stick to flick into the cup. istD, A 28 f 1.8 jpeg mode, with +0.3 EV, Lightroom adjustment for shadows.Exported as a jpeg then sharpened and SFW as sRGB. Enjoy and comments welcome -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Ah ... a new lens
I see... Indeed it escaped my mind (or actually memory) that you had 31 Limited. In fact, it is fast (f 1.8) and I find it just right for K10D (without a grip). Though I agree with you about the hood and hence rather strange lens cap. I did not have a chance to use FA 35/2 AL though. Although I admit that having 43 Lim, the idea of 35 mm seems just a bit redundant - the difference in FOV is there, but it is not that big. My (black) 31 Limited never flared yet. I shall be more aware that it may flare, 'cause you say you had experienced it. Cheers! Boris On 2/25/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Feb 25, 2007, at 12:18 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: Have you played with 31 Limited? I owned the 31 Limited first. Nice imaging qualities (but some annoying flare), irritatingly stupid fixed lens hood, awkward lens cap, big and heavy. Not enough of an improvement in imaging and too annoying in size and weight, with that hood, compared the FA35/2 AL to warrant a 3x price tag, IMO. That's why I sold it. G -- 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: No wireless flash mode on my K10D
It does, or atleast is supposed to with the upgrade and new firm war for the K10. I can get it to fire, but as i say, the results are poor.The results as a on camera flash, after upgrade are also sporatic. Dave On 2/25/07, Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: AFAIK the Sigma 500 does not support wireless with K10D. 2007/2/25, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Anyone having success with the Sigma 500 DG Super in wireless. Mine fires but the photos are poor. Dave On 2/24/07, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, now that you mention it, I finally had to go to my hand held magnifying glass to make it out clearly. I, also, gave up looking for it in the manual. Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I finally got it working. Seems there's a little button on the bottom of the flash that is labeled M C S, where the flash can be changed from master to control or slave. The print in the LED window is so tiny my old eyes missed it. I didn't have it set on slave. The Pentax manual doesn't make that clear. In fact, I don't think it mentions it. But thanks to everyone for their help. Paul On Feb 24, 2007, at 6:11 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Just tried the 360 and it works with the little right edge sliding switch on either the white(ch. 1 )or down(slave) position. Jack --- George Sinos [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Paul, I tried it on a 360 shortly after the upgrade and it seemed to work ok. I'm not near the equipment to double-check, but it seems like I set the camera flash to wireless mode and the 360 to slave mode. The channel must have been ok, I didn't change it. I've been thinking of getting a 540 for the swivel head feature. GS http://georgesphotos.net On 2/24/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At least not with the built in flash and the 540 FGZ. I have the firmware upgrade. I've tried everything and every variation thereof. Just doesn't work. I doubt that I'll send it in for repair. Don't really need it, but I thought I might use it instead of an extension cable with my stroboframe. Guess not. Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ __ 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 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with the Yahoo! Search movie showtime shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#news -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Snow Melt
In a message dated 2/24/2007 10:35:24 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Nothing remarkable, but I like the reflections. http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/IMGP2523.html Thanks for looking. Russ == Yes, that's nice. Very pleasant -- restful. Marnie aka Doe :-) BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Snow Melt
Thanks for looking Marnie! Russ On 2/25/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 2/24/2007 10:35:24 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Nothing remarkable, but I like the reflections. http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/IMGP2523.html Thanks for looking. Russ == Yes, that's nice. Very pleasant -- restful. Marnie aka Doe :-) BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Legacy Air, Inc. 11900 Airport Way Broomfield Colorado 80021 (303) 404-0277 fax (303) 404-0280 www.legacy-air.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GESO: Snowdrops
In a message dated 2/24/2007 7:27:00 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I like the compositions, and the motif is sweet. But, the WB seems to be bouncing everywhere. At my (bad) CTR I find different colour cast in every one of them. Besides this it is a sweet little gallery. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jens Bladt Sent: 17. februar 2007 17:17 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: GESO: Snowdrops http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/sets/72157594540548807/ Comments are welcome Jens Bladt = I suspect you were playing with different lighting. I like the first one and the close-up, and I like the close-up the best. Nice. Marnie aka Doe For some reason, I was expecting real snow, though. :-) BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Lazy Afternoon II
On 2/24/07, Russell Kerstetter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I couldn't decide between two, so I posted both! Maybe you can help. http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/IMGP2545.html http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/IMGP2548.html Thanks all for looking. Yes it is a cyclamen, however if you had just asked what it was, I would have had to run down-stairs to look :) Tom, I didn't know if you you were asking or telling about cropping the bottom, and no it is not cropped, but for you and Jack I have worked up a new crop. Thanks Cotty, Peter, Paul and Marnie for your comments. new crop -- http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/spare.html Russ -- Legacy Air, Inc. 11900 Airport Way Broomfield Colorado 80021 (303) 404-0277 fax (303) 404-0280 www.legacy-air.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Central Park in January
In a message dated 2/24/2007 8:58:54 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The link formally known as central park in January is now: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5635299 I fixed it per Godders suggestion - therefore giving it a new link. ann == For some reason I am getting an error, I will try again later. Marnie aka Doe BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: No wireless flash mode on my K10D
There was a firmware upgrade a few weeks or more ago for the K10D. One of the things new was it added the wireless command accessed via the Fn button. Dave On 2/25/07, Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did they upgrade the firmware for the K10D? I know they did for K100D but for K10D I didn't know. And btw, I never read a report of it working wirelessly with K10D. 2007/2/25, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED]: It does, or atleast is supposed to with the upgrade and new firm war for the K10. I can get it to fire, but as i say, the results are poor.The results as a on camera flash, after upgrade are also sporatic. Dave On 2/25/07, Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: AFAIK the Sigma 500 does not support wireless with K10D. 2007/2/25, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Anyone having success with the Sigma 500 DG Super in wireless. Mine fires but the photos are poor. Dave On 2/24/07, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, now that you mention it, I finally had to go to my hand held magnifying glass to make it out clearly. I, also, gave up looking for it in the manual. Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I finally got it working. Seems there's a little button on the bottom of the flash that is labeled M C S, where the flash can be changed from master to control or slave. The print in the LED window is so tiny my old eyes missed it. I didn't have it set on slave. The Pentax manual doesn't make that clear. In fact, I don't think it mentions it. But thanks to everyone for their help. Paul On Feb 24, 2007, at 6:11 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Just tried the 360 and it works with the little right edge sliding switch on either the white(ch. 1 )or down(slave) position. Jack --- George Sinos [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Paul, I tried it on a 360 shortly after the upgrade and it seemed to work ok. I'm not near the equipment to double-check, but it seems like I set the camera flash to wireless mode and the 360 to slave mode. The channel must have been ok, I didn't change it. I've been thinking of getting a 540 for the swivel head feature. GS http://georgesphotos.net On 2/24/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At least not with the built in flash and the 540 FGZ. I have the firmware upgrade. I've tried everything and every variation thereof. Just doesn't work. I doubt that I'll send it in for repair. Don't really need it, but I thought I might use it instead of an extension cable with my stroboframe. Guess not. Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ __ 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 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with the Yahoo! Search movie showtime shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#news -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com
Re: No wireless flash mode on my K10D
Did they upgrade the firmware for the K10D? I know they did for K100D but for K10D I didn't know. And btw, I never read a report of it working wirelessly with K10D. 2007/2/25, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED]: It does, or atleast is supposed to with the upgrade and new firm war for the K10. I can get it to fire, but as i say, the results are poor.The results as a on camera flash, after upgrade are also sporatic. Dave On 2/25/07, Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: AFAIK the Sigma 500 does not support wireless with K10D. 2007/2/25, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Anyone having success with the Sigma 500 DG Super in wireless. Mine fires but the photos are poor. Dave On 2/24/07, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, now that you mention it, I finally had to go to my hand held magnifying glass to make it out clearly. I, also, gave up looking for it in the manual. Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I finally got it working. Seems there's a little button on the bottom of the flash that is labeled M C S, where the flash can be changed from master to control or slave. The print in the LED window is so tiny my old eyes missed it. I didn't have it set on slave. The Pentax manual doesn't make that clear. In fact, I don't think it mentions it. But thanks to everyone for their help. Paul On Feb 24, 2007, at 6:11 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Just tried the 360 and it works with the little right edge sliding switch on either the white(ch. 1 )or down(slave) position. Jack --- George Sinos [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Paul, I tried it on a 360 shortly after the upgrade and it seemed to work ok. I'm not near the equipment to double-check, but it seems like I set the camera flash to wireless mode and the 360 to slave mode. The channel must have been ok, I didn't change it. I've been thinking of getting a 540 for the swivel head feature. GS http://georgesphotos.net On 2/24/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At least not with the built in flash and the 540 FGZ. I have the firmware upgrade. I've tried everything and every variation thereof. Just doesn't work. I doubt that I'll send it in for repair. Don't really need it, but I thought I might use it instead of an extension cable with my stroboframe. Guess not. Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ __ 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 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with the Yahoo! Search movie showtime shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#news -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- K10D,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 Barn
Nice one Marnie. How'd you know i like old barns and houses. Dave On 2/24/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Taken on the high road to Taos. I spotted this barn, loved it, pulled off and spent about 5-10 minutes taking various shots. I could easily have spent 30-45 minutes, but I was in rather a hurry. I've been playing with the BW conversion routine built-in to Elements 5, and converting is not really my forte. I add my own fiddling to what is built-in, so I'd appreciate any input on the BW conversion. http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/oldbarn.htm I think this is the best shot of what I got, okay, but a bit busy. I don't think I ever got the best angle on it. Comments, welcome. Marnie aka Doe :-) BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Lazy Afternoon II
Yes, Russ, that's it! Jack --- Russell Kerstetter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 2/24/07, Russell Kerstetter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I couldn't decide between two, so I posted both! Maybe you can help. http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/IMGP2545.html http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/IMGP2548.html Thanks all for looking. Yes it is a cyclamen, however if you had just asked what it was, I would have had to run down-stairs to look :) Tom, I didn't know if you you were asking or telling about cropping the bottom, and no it is not cropped, but for you and Jack I have worked up a new crop. Thanks Cotty, Peter, Paul and Marnie for your comments. new crop -- http://www.avocadohead.com/piclinks/spare.html Russ -- Legacy Air, Inc. 11900 Airport Way Broomfield Colorado 80021 (303) 404-0277 fax (303) 404-0280 www.legacy-air.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Need Mail bonding? Go to the Yahoo! Mail QA for great tips from Yahoo! Answers users. http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/?link=listsid=396546091 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Forgive my ignorance, but what use is Lightroom?
This sounds very nice, Godfrey. Of course. I can go back (Phase One) as well - I 'casue I still have the original RAW file. No snap shot option though. As long as I keep the preview files, I still have the Raw-edition - and could copy the instruction to other files. Biut I don't keep them. They'd fill up my computer really fast. Besides, I like the editing tools/ user interface in Phase One better :-) 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 Godfrey DiGiorgi Sendt: 24. februar 2007 23:39 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Re: Forgive my ignorance, but what use is Lightroom? On Feb 24, 2007, at 2:11 PM, Jens Bladt wrote: James - I have used external hard drives all the time with Adobe Lightroom. No problem at all! Just make sure that the harddrive is actually available BEFORE you start Lightroom. Phase One has the exact same issue, ... On Mac OS X it isn't necessary to have the external volume mounted before starting Lightroom. I have started Lightroom, been browsing, and then realized that I needed to edit something that was on the backup drive. Just plug it in, flip the switch, and it rechecks, comes on line. The great advantage with software like this is Batch Conversion: The option to convert many images the same way (simultanoulsy). And Print. I don't udnerstand the pint about improting to libraries either. I guess it is a work flow thing, not really of importance to me. The way you work with Photoshop/Bridge/Camera Raw or Phase One is very different from working with Lightroom. With them, you are browsing and manipulating image files directly from the file system. The underlying concepts in Lightroom are quite different. Lightroom incorporates a database (that's why you must import and export rather than just open and close files). Once you import a file, all edits are non-destructive: they're just a set of instructions on how to render the file retained in the Lightroom database and/or file metadata. The image file is rendered to screen, to printer, etc using those instructions. Only when you export it as a finished product or for further editing are the instructions applied and a new version of the original file created. You don't need a save function normally ... it's a database, so all edits are recorded and saved automatically. LR 1.0 includes the ability to snapshot a photo's development at various points in the processing, and you can back up to alternative renderings at any time, or go all the way back to the original data and start over, have multiple 'virtual' copies with different finish renderings. G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.3/699 - Release Date: 02/23/2007 13:26 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.3/700 - Release Date: 02/24/2007 20:14 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GESO: Snowdrops
That's true, and he still seems to be harmless, well mostly... Tom C wrote: Sorry about my triple post, something is wrong here. Tim Typo Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Really? I thought it was just plain Norwegian. ;-) Tom C. -- Entropy Seminar: The results of a five yeer studee ntu the sekend lw uf thurmodynamiks aand itz inevibl fxt hon shewb rt nslpn raq liot. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO Connecticut Zen VII
Another addition in the popular Connecticut Zen series. I took this a couple of years ago just when the Zen series was forming in my mind, stored it out on a HD and promptly forgot about it. Well as luck would have it last night my New old Saab decided to break it's clutch cable, (don't even get me started on how stupid I think that design decision was). Needless to say with the current weather conditions I'm having a shop do the replacement work. So I'm more or less stuck at home today and I decided to go through some older images and found this one. http://home.mindspring.com/~morephotos/PESO_--_connzenvii.html Technical Data: Pentax *ist-D ISO 1600 @ 1/60 sec. smc Pentax 43mm f1.9 Limited @ f22. BW conversion by Fotomatic BW Plus w/Yellow Filter selected Note: The building in the middle ground is an Award Winning* design donated to my town by the Yale School of Architecture, As such it looks lovely but is totally useless for any actual purpose, though I thought of necking with a girl friend there one. It was at best uncomfortable. *Damned if I remember what award it was, and I'm too lazy to even try to look it up. -- Entropy Seminar: The results of a five yeer studee ntu the sekend lw uf thurmodynamiks aand itz inevibl fxt hon shewb rt nslpn raq liot. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: DA* instead of DFA* : an idea why ?
Mark Roberts wrote: Adam Maas wrote: The sort of people who will continue to shoot 35mm (and I'm one of them) are also the sort who is likely to stick to manual focus SLR and rangefinder gear for the most part, and enjoys working with the less automated gear and film. Interesting point. I know I sold off my MZ-S but kept my MX and K2. But it seems that no one's *making* manual focus 35mm SLR gear any more so that really leaves just rangefinders for the future. Cosina still does (Bessaflex TM, Bessaflex, Nikon FM10, Vivitar K mount body). As does Leica (R9). It's certainly not a huge range, but essentially the same players as the RF market (Since Cosina also builds the Zeiss Ikon, the other RF player) -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO -- Connecticut Zen VI
I didn't keep a note on this one, I think I used a yellow filter. Paul Stenquist wrote: This is an example of where splitting the frame with the horizon resulted in a nice composition. I like the gentle curve of the shore and the calm water in the lower half juxtaposed against the angry sky. Excellent conversion. BWR? Paul On Feb 25, 2007, at 3:15 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: Not quite the same Zen feeling of the rest of the series but I couldn't figure out what else to call it. http://www.mindspring.com/~morephotos/PESO_--_connzenvi.html Equipment: Pentax *ist-D/w smc Pentax FA 70-210 f4-5.6 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- Entropy Seminar: The results of a five yeer studee ntu the sekend lw uf thurmodynamiks aand itz inevibl fxt hon shewb rt nslpn raq liot. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Entropy Seminar: The results of a five yeer studee ntu the sekend lw uf thurmodynamiks aand itz inevibl fxt hon shewb rt nslpn raq liot. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: No wireless flash mode on my K10D
Oh yeah I meant Sigma flash firmware. They did an upgrade 'cos it didn't work with K100D but did Sigma upgrade the flash when K10D came out? I'm not aware of such an upgrade. 2007/2/25, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED]: There was a firmware upgrade a few weeks or more ago for the K10D. One of the things new was it added the wireless command accessed via the Fn button. Dave On 2/25/07, Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did they upgrade the firmware for the K10D? I know they did for K100D but for K10D I didn't know. And btw, I never read a report of it working wirelessly with K10D. 2007/2/25, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED]: It does, or atleast is supposed to with the upgrade and new firm war for the K10. I can get it to fire, but as i say, the results are poor.The results as a on camera flash, after upgrade are also sporatic. Dave On 2/25/07, Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: AFAIK the Sigma 500 does not support wireless with K10D. 2007/2/25, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Anyone having success with the Sigma 500 DG Super in wireless. Mine fires but the photos are poor. Dave On 2/24/07, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, now that you mention it, I finally had to go to my hand held magnifying glass to make it out clearly. I, also, gave up looking for it in the manual. Jack --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I finally got it working. Seems there's a little button on the bottom of the flash that is labeled M C S, where the flash can be changed from master to control or slave. The print in the LED window is so tiny my old eyes missed it. I didn't have it set on slave. The Pentax manual doesn't make that clear. In fact, I don't think it mentions it. But thanks to everyone for their help. Paul On Feb 24, 2007, at 6:11 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Just tried the 360 and it works with the little right edge sliding switch on either the white(ch. 1 )or down(slave) position. Jack --- George Sinos [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Paul, I tried it on a 360 shortly after the upgrade and it seemed to work ok. I'm not near the equipment to double-check, but it seems like I set the camera flash to wireless mode and the 360 to slave mode. The channel must have been ok, I didn't change it. I've been thinking of getting a 540 for the swivel head feature. GS http://georgesphotos.net On 2/24/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At least not with the built in flash and the 540 FGZ. I have the firmware upgrade. I've tried everything and every variation thereof. Just doesn't work. I doubt that I'll send it in for repair. Don't really need it, but I thought I might use it instead of an extension cable with my stroboframe. Guess not. Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ __ 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 8:00? 8:25? 8:40? Find a flick in no time with the Yahoo! Search movie showtime shortcut. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/shortcuts/#news -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com
Re: Pentax digital medium format
With no set introduction/release date. The only difference from the last show was that then it was under glass. They did the same thing with the MZ-D plenty of opportunity to quietly drop the whole project. Nick Wright wrote: According to DPreview.com Pentax is going to exhibit the digi-MF at PMA: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0702/07022501pentaxatpma2007.asp -- Entropy Seminar: The results of a five yeer studee ntu the sekend lw uf thurmodynamiks aand itz inevibl fxt hon shewb rt nslpn raq liot. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: DA* instead of DFA* : an idea why ?
Cosina is still building manual focus SLR lenses and bodies. They're just hard to find. Mark Roberts wrote: Adam Maas wrote: The sort of people who will continue to shoot 35mm (and I'm one of them) are also the sort who is likely to stick to manual focus SLR and rangefinder gear for the most part, and enjoys working with the less automated gear and film. Interesting point. I know I sold off my MZ-S but kept my MX and K2. But it seems that no one's *making* manual focus 35mm SLR gear any more so that really leaves just rangefinders for the future. -- Entropy Seminar: The results of a five yeer studee ntu the sekend lw uf thurmodynamiks aand itz inevibl fxt hon shewb rt nslpn raq liot. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO -- Leaf
I've always been inspired by Paul Caponigro's still life work. Last month's issue of LensWork featured a photographer by the name of Guy Gagnon, a French Canadian living in Belgium. His photographs are black and white renderings of dried plants against a black velvet background. Since it's snowing outside and I didn't really feel like getting out, I draped a black sweatshirt over a dining chair, parked it next to the window, and took a few frames of this leaf that recently fell off one of my wife's plants. http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/PDMLPESO/photo#5035527265195980162 I shot this with the K100D and 18-55 kit lens at 45mm, f11, 0.3 seconds, -1.5EV, ISO 200, and then tinkered around with it a bit in Picasa. I think it needs more depth of field. I think I need a better understanding of black and white conversion. I know I'm going to want that 35mm Macro Limited. Comments and critiques most welcome. Thanks for looking. -- 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 -- Leaf
Nice rendering, but it's a little too centered in the frame for me. Maybe crop about 1/6th of the frame off the top. Scott Loveless wrote: I've always been inspired by Paul Caponigro's still life work. Last month's issue of LensWork featured a photographer by the name of Guy Gagnon, a French Canadian living in Belgium. His photographs are black and white renderings of dried plants against a black velvet background. Since it's snowing outside and I didn't really feel like getting out, I draped a black sweatshirt over a dining chair, parked it next to the window, and took a few frames of this leaf that recently fell off one of my wife's plants. http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/PDMLPESO/photo#5035527265195980162 I shot this with the K100D and 18-55 kit lens at 45mm, f11, 0.3 seconds, -1.5EV, ISO 200, and then tinkered around with it a bit in Picasa. I think it needs more depth of field. I think I need a better understanding of black and white conversion. I know I'm going to want that 35mm Macro Limited. Comments and critiques most welcome. Thanks for looking. -- Entropy Seminar: The results of a five yeer studee ntu the sekend lw uf thurmodynamiks aand itz inevibl fxt hon shewb rt nslpn raq liot. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: DA* instead of DFA* : an idea why ?
Not that hard in some cases. Any Nikon dealer probably has a couple FM10's, and the Vivitar K mount body is also pretty common. -Adam P. J. Alling wrote: Cosina is still building manual focus SLR lenses and bodies. They're just hard to find. Mark Roberts wrote: Adam Maas wrote: The sort of people who will continue to shoot 35mm (and I'm one of them) are also the sort who is likely to stick to manual focus SLR and rangefinder gear for the most part, and enjoys working with the less automated gear and film. Interesting point. I know I sold off my MZ-S but kept my MX and K2. But it seems that no one's *making* manual focus 35mm SLR gear any more so that really leaves just rangefinders for the future. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO - For Knarf
Shot this yesterday wandering around the Annex near Kensington Market, where Frank's shot more than a few shots. Not my typical thing though. Thought Frank might like it though, it's got motion blur, bikes and is in BW. http://flickr.com/photos/mawz/402230206/ Large/Direct link for the Flickr-phobic: http://farm1.static.flickr.com/141/402230206_8e63d1a555_b.jpg -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO - Retired
The Mid-Continent Railway Museum is in the unlikely small town of North Freedom, WI. Spent some time there on a sunny fall day in early November and snapped this along with others. http://home.earthlink.net/~allaround6/data/quicksnap.htm Pentax DS2, Tamron 28-200 at 28mm. 1/60, f:6.3 Converted with Fotomatic BW Plus w/blue filter Brown toning added w/Photo-Plugins B/W Conversion Comments, pro or con accepted -P -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax digital medium format
The MZ-D didn't last nearly this long. And there was good reason to abandon it. If Pentax can introduce a moderately priced ($5000 or less) 32 megapixel 645, they will have a real winner on their hands. Paul On Feb 25, 2007, at 12:53 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: With no set introduction/release date. The only difference from the last show was that then it was under glass. They did the same thing with the MZ-D plenty of opportunity to quietly drop the whole project. Nick Wright wrote: According to DPreview.com Pentax is going to exhibit the digi-MF at PMA: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0702/07022501pentaxatpma2007.asp -- Entropy Seminar: The results of a five yeer studee ntu the sekend lw uf thurmodynamiks aand itz inevibl fxt hon shewb rt nslpn raq liot. -- 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 - For Knarf
Adam Maas wrote: Shot this yesterday wandering around the Annex near Kensington Market, where Frank's shot more than a few shots. Not my typical thing though. Thought Frank might like it though, it's got motion blur, bikes and is in BW. http://flickr.com/photos/mawz/402230206/ http://farm1.static.flickr.com/141/402230206_8e63d1a555_b.jpg *Very* Theriaultean. I like it! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax digital medium format
On 25/2/07, Nick Wright, discombobulated, unleashed: According to DPreview.com Pentax is going to exhibit the digi-MF at PMA: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0702/07022501pentaxatpma2007.asp With both SD and CF capacity I note. Pity they chose the ugly duckling design ;-) That was not one of the original three design studies I was fond of. It will be interesting to see the price. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - For Knarf
Very much in the Theauraltian style. Adam Maas wrote: Shot this yesterday wandering around the Annex near Kensington Market, where Frank's shot more than a few shots. Not my typical thing though. Thought Frank might like it though, it's got motion blur, bikes and is in BW. http://flickr.com/photos/mawz/402230206/ Large/Direct link for the Flickr-phobic: http://farm1.static.flickr.com/141/402230206_8e63d1a555_b.jpg -Adam -- Entropy Seminar: The results of a five yeer studee ntu the sekend lw uf thurmodynamiks aand itz inevibl fxt hon shewb rt nslpn raq liot. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax digital medium format
You know what the biggest word in the English Language is don't you? Paul Stenquist wrote: The MZ-D didn't last nearly this long. And there was good reason to abandon it. If Pentax can introduce a moderately priced ($5000 or less) 32 megapixel 645, they will have a real winner on their hands. Paul On Feb 25, 2007, at 12:53 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: With no set introduction/release date. The only difference from the last show was that then it was under glass. They did the same thing with the MZ-D plenty of opportunity to quietly drop the whole project. Nick Wright wrote: According to DPreview.com Pentax is going to exhibit the digi-MF at PMA: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0702/07022501pentaxatpma2007.asp -- Entropy Seminar: The results of a five yeer studee ntu the sekend lw uf thurmodynamiks aand itz inevibl fxt hon shewb rt nslpn raq liot. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Entropy Seminar: The results of a five yeer studee ntu the sekend lw uf thurmodynamiks aand itz inevibl fxt hon shewb rt nslpn raq liot. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Retired
I hate you. Paul Sorenson wrote: The Mid-Continent Railway Museum is in the unlikely small town of North Freedom, WI. Spent some time there on a sunny fall day in early November and snapped this along with others. http://home.earthlink.net/~allaround6/data/quicksnap.htm Pentax DS2, Tamron 28-200 at 28mm. 1/60, f:6.3 Converted with Fotomatic BW Plus w/blue filter Brown toning added w/Photo-Plugins B/W Conversion Comments, pro or con accepted -P -- Entropy Seminar: The results of a five yeer studee ntu the sekend lw uf thurmodynamiks aand itz inevibl fxt hon shewb rt nslpn raq liot. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: How many K10s do we have now? a poll.
The total today is now at 56 units. CW - Original Message - From: cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 9:10 AM Subject: Re: How many K10s do we have now? a poll. We're over 40 so far... CW - Original Message - From: cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pdml@pdml.net pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 5:16 PM Subject: How many K10s do we have now? a poll. Hey List, How many K10D cameras do the PDML members have now? Send me a reply off-list and I'll compile by the weekend. If you've ordered yours but it hasn't arrived yet, count it. if you're still saving, not so much. Cory -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.18.3/697 - Release Date: 2/22/2007 11:55 AM -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.18.3/698 - Release Date: 2/23/2007 4:39 AM -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Side-by-side 16-45 vs 16-50 lenses
On 2007-02-25, at 00:20, Peter Lacus wrote: count me in, I wouldn't even hesitate to say it looks cheap. Also it doesn't look like internal focusing lens to me. It does have [IF] in its name and this means exactly Internal Focus. -- Cheers, Sylwek -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
