RE: Pentax sighting
Thanks. Great shot. Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af John Celio Sendt: 31. marts 2007 04:01 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Pentax sighting It made me lol, so I had to share: http://riotclitshave.livejournal.com/769873.html John (still trying to get his computer back to 100%) -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.22/739 - Release Date: 03/29/2007 13:36 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.22/739 - Release Date: 03/29/2007 13:36 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO:Tarmon SP70-150mm 2.8 on the K10D 3 test shots
Markus Maurer wrote on Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:59:52 -0800: (snip I hope you enjoy my test photos and agree with me that this is a great fast zoom lens to watch out for. I agree - I've been trying to locate one for several months now. Should any PDMLer know of one in decent condition which is for sale, I'd appreciate a shout. Tamron SP glass is great stuff! TIA. Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Lightroom and DNG
I've been using lightroom for a couple of weeks now and have not yet figured out how to compress dng files. If i shoot pef and use LR to convert to dng the resulting dng files are compressed but if i shoot dng LR does not seem to compress them after you modify them. So far the only way of compressing dng files I have found is to open them in ACR make a small change and click done. Has anyone come across a better method ? -- Regards Patrick Genovese -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Lightroom and DNG
Patrick Genovese wrote: I've been using lightroom for a couple of weeks now and have not yet figured out how to compress dng files. If i shoot pef and use LR to convert to dng the resulting dng files are compressed but if i shoot dng LR does not seem to compress them after you modify them. So far the only way of compressing dng files I have found is to open them in ACR make a small change and click done. Has anyone come across a better method ? Run them through Adbobe DNG Converter with compression selected. This will do batch jobs (up to a directory at a time). -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: bags bags bags
On 30/3/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: So I began a search for that next 'perfect bag' Mark! not possible. -- 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: CS3 ready for ordering.????????
On 30/3/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: I'm still running PowerPC dinosaurs, eh? ;-) Well, my day-basher is a Pismo ! (That's 1999/2000 vintage to non-Mac- heads). Although, I just realised that if I get the 17 incher in April (before the end of my next VAT period) then I can bring it to GFM :-) -- 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: Dublin House, New York (repost)
On 30/3/07, Rick Womer, discombobulated, unleashed: Posted a few days ago with no feedback at all. Since I sulk when I don't get attention, I'm posting it again: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5782865 Taken on a nocturnal stroll in Manhattan's upper west side a few weeks ago. Choose one: A. So boring that I fell asleep before I could comment on it B. So burdened with gross defects that tactful comment was impossible C. So ordinary that I just moved on to the next PESO D. So ravishing that I was paralyzed and couldn't comment on it E. All of the above Rick Didn't see it the first time around. Minimal impact on me mate. I think if you're doing a sign like that, could be one of several ways. Straight on in my book has to be dead straight on with verticals vertical and horizontals horizontal. Further away, longer lens, fill the frame, 90 deg to subject if poss, correct angles if not. Or, maybe a wide angle almost directly underneath and to one side, nice wacky angle. Or maybe with the sign in relation to the building or a person. Framing is everything in a shot like this. Look at the first pic up in this gallery: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/6510837.stm In itself, the Queen sanding alone with the onlookers above is a nice shot. You can bet your sweet bippy that either side of her there are throngs of body guards, hosts, more onlookers etc etc. Selective framing has given the shot an edge that it would not have had otherwise. This technique is easily applied to the neon sign. The framing you present is neither here nor there to me. Too much empty space top and bottom, not 'straight' enough, a little obscured by building detail. Otherwise (what did the Romans ever do for us) nice shot ;-) -- 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: Crossing swords
A good and well seen action shot for me. Your old Vivitar seems to be a bit heavy but useful on the K10D. Greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2007 6:01 AM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO: Crossing swords In a message dated 3/30/2007 9:00:49 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I went to see my first hockey game last Sunday (I'm kind of lame, three years in Canada and this is the first hockey game I go and I'm not even talking about NHL, I know...). Shooting conditions were not the best, I had a longer zoom than needed (didn't know my seats were so close to the rink), my fastest zoom is a beaten-up copy of the good'ol Vivitar S1 70-210/3.5 version 2 and I had to shoot through the protective glass (so you can see the scratches if you pay attention). An f/2.8 would've help, I shot wide open with a shutter speed of 1/180, I was expecting to get a 1/250 and I didn't want to push process later (I regret it know, but well, live and learn). So this is the one that I like the most: http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=437250330size=o Technicalities: Pentax K10D+Grip, ISO 1600 Vivitar S1 70-210/3.5 ver2 @70mm f/3.5 Raw, developed with CS2, some curves, web sharpening slight cropping PS: BTW it was Marlies game (Toronto vs Hamilton). Toronto won W HOOO!!! :-) I think that is a pretty darn good shot, actually. Sure one of the players is a bit blurred, but he is moving. The dark gallery of watchers behind and the white and action in front makes a nice contrast. Marnie aka Doe :-) ** See what's free 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:Tamron SP70-150mm 2.8 on the K10D 3 test shots
Hi Jim Are you looking for the soft focus feature or just for a fast Tamron SP zoom? The soft focus ring settings 1-3 are nice for full portrait shots or flower close-ups with uniform backgrounds. If the background is too busy the bokeh with the soft focus ring engaged is harsh and unpleasant . I will have to experiment a bit with that feature on the K10D, I last used it on film and only liked about 1 out of 10 soft focus shots :-( The slower non SP 70-150mm 3.5 Tamron is very inexpensive here but I can't say anything about it's quality and if it is similar to the SP one. The same is true for the SP 70-210 3.5/4 zoom lens. Again a heavy but well built lens. Greetings Markus the missing links to the Tamron SP 70-150mm test shots: http://www.mypage.bluewin.ch/solicom/boote.jpg http://www.mypage.bluewin.ch/solicom/shiplions.jpg http://www.mypage.bluewin.ch/solicom/swan.jpg -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim King Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2007 9:22 AM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO:Tarmon SP70-150mm 2.8 on the K10D 3 test shots Markus Maurer wrote on Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:59:52 -0800: (snip I hope you enjoy my test photos and agree with me that this is a great fast zoom lens to watch out for. I agree - I've been trying to locate one for several months now. Should any PDMLer know of one in decent condition which is for sale, I'd appreciate a shout. Tamron SP glass is great stuff! TIA. Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Final Four questions?
William Robb wrote: From: Kenneth Waller What's the definition of a pervert in North Carolina? Someone who likes sex more than basketball. Probably the same could be said about those from Indiana! At least sheep aren't involved. Only because they haven't been able to teach them to dribble the ball yet. :) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Tufts and Shadows
David x 2, Peter, Kenneth, Marnie Thanks for the comments. Peter - how do I nominate you to be on the Pentax Gallery selection panel? :-) Marnie, Kenneth - you may be right about the image not being a strong thumbnail and being too subtle - then again, maybe they just didn't like it. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia At 02:37 PM 30/03/2007, Brian Walters wrote: Hi all I haven't PESOed for a while so here's one that the Pentax Gallery declined. I'm fairly ambivalent about what they accept and reject but I was a bit disappointed that this one didn't make the cut. Were they right? -- Click here if you're tired of your job and want to double your salary http://tags.bluebottle.com/fc/CAaCMPJdHoIcdX1wAAZ9v2yDD1wOt6mx/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Almost
Interesting. In truth, I posted it mainly because I liked the bokeh:-). But the eye and subjectivity takes us all in different directions. Thanks for looking. Paul On Mar 31, 2007, at 12:47 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 3/28/2007 2:37:37 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The first of the year -- almost. DA 50/200 on the K10D. Gotta love that lens. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5782277 Paul = I like the flower, but I find the brokeh in the background is pretty distracting. HTH, Marnie aka Doe :-) ** See what's free 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: Almost
Hi Paul I too find the bokeh quite pleasant here. There is a dust spot on top of the flowers head btw. Content wise this photo does not a lot for me but I think you just wanted to show what the zoom is capable of? Greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2007 2:26 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Almost Interesting. In truth, I posted it mainly because I liked the bokeh:-). But the eye and subjectivity takes us all in different directions. Thanks for looking. Paul On Mar 31, 2007, at 12:47 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 3/28/2007 2:37:37 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The first of the year -- almost. DA 50/200 on the K10D. Gotta love that lens. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5782277 Paul = I like the flower, but I find the brokeh in the background is pretty distracting. HTH, Marnie aka Doe :-) ** See what's free 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: bags bags bags
I have the Stealth Reporter 200. I think it should carry your list fairly easily. When I used it, it carried my EOS10D with 17-40/4L attached, the 70-200/4L, a 50mm, big flash, and quite a number of little things. Now I use it as my portable lighting bag. My only complaint is that it sticks out too far away from my body while shooting. Also I have the version where there are two buckles on the top flap, they've since gone to only one buckle on the Stealth series. And I don't know what else they've changed. On 3/30/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have more freekin' camera bags than I know what to do with. But I don't have a good bag that will hold the K10D plus DA14, DA21, FA28, FA43 and DA70, with one lens mounted on the camera, and still a) have enough room to carry all the other junk I often carry (batteries, cards, remote, notebook, book to read, cell phone, Epson P2000 etc ... NO laptop) and b) carry all that and still work out of it. I have bags that will FIT all that but are useless to work out of, bags that are wonderful to work out of but only carry two lenses comfortably ... etc etc. My Domkes *almost* do it but the F6 is a little too tight, the F3 is too deep, the F2 gets too large, etc etc etc. So I began a search for that next 'perfect bag' to fulfill those requirements a couple of weeks ago. After looking at a lot of bags, I think I'm coming down to a decision. The Lowepro Stealth Reporter series design works well and they have a wide range of sizes. The D100 is too small ... I tried one of them, stuff doesn't fit. The D200 looks like it might work and the D300 really has to work ... but the D200 and D300 are out of stock locally so I can't try my stuff in them. I *will not* buy another bag that I do not fit my stuff into physically and see how it works. The other two are the Crumpler (famous for the worlds *worst* website... not to mention stupid bag names) 6 Million Dollar Home and 7 Million Dollar Home. But nobody carries them in stock locally. My local dealer told me the other day that one of his distributors does carry Crumpler and maybe he had a '6 Million Dollar Home' that he could bring in for me to look at. If I don't call you today, figure he doesn't have one. He didn't call. So this morning I called BH and asked if it would be all right if I ordered *four* bags ... both Crumplers and both Lowepros ... and then returned three. It's worth the shipping charges to get the right one, to me. They said no problem, so four bags are on their way to me now... Of course, my local dealer calls me back about an hour after that. ;-) Our distributor didn't have a 6, but he had a 5 and a 7, dropped them off... The 5 Million Dollar Home is obviously too small so I didn't bother looking at it much, but it does seem nicely made. The 7 Million Dollar Home is very nice. Everything fit the way I wanted it to and is well protected, and there's a ton more room both above the gear and in pockets to handle all the other incidentals. It's nicely styled ... trim and not an obvious camera bag ... and looks to be well made. Blue with an orange interior isn't quite my thing but it seems a very workable bag. I don't know whether the 6 will actually have enough room, based on how everything fits in the 7 ... It's about two inches smaller both in length and height, but the same front to back. Anyone else using these bags? What do you carry in them? how do you like them? Please ... only the Lowepro Stealth Reporter D200-D300 and the Crumpler 6/7 Million Dollar Home bags. I don't want to even think about anything else at this point. Once I settle on this one, I'm going to do a fire sale on all the ones I don't use... ! Godfrey -- 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
GESO - Pura Nature Reserve
Hi! Three fourths down the way from our town to Beer Sheva (capital of Negev desert region of Israel) there is this little nature reserve, called Pura. Here is a gallery of shots I made today. I should mention that 77 Lim is mighty flexible lens to use. Some of the shots were made using the monopod of course. http://boris.isra-shop.com/pura_2007/index.html Have your brutal and honest say. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
April PUG is open
Hi folks, the April PUG is open, it can be viewed at http://pug.komkon.org Have Fun - I like the salmon shot. :-) Best Adelheid -- Feel free - 10 GB Mailbox, 100 FreeSMS/Monat ... Jetzt GMX TopMail testen: http://www.gmx.net/de/go/topmail -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
GESO - Pura Nature Reserve
Boris, it is indeed a land of milk and honey ! I like the last one of the crushed water bottle and parched and cracked dirt. A lot is said in that one simple shot. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Dublin House, New York (repost)
Yes, I see what you mean. My intention was to have both the sign and the stonework on the building stand out, but obviously that didn't work. Surrounding junk made the framing difficult. I'll have to go back there and try again sometime. Thanks to everyone for their comments. I'm not sulking anymore! Rick --- Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 30/3/07, Rick Womer, discombobulated, unleashed: Posted a few days ago with no feedback at all. Since I sulk when I don't get attention, I'm posting it again: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5782865 Taken on a nocturnal stroll in Manhattan's upper west side a few weeks ago. Choose one: A. So boring that I fell asleep before I could comment on it B. So burdened with gross defects that tactful comment was impossible C. So ordinary that I just moved on to the next PESO D. So ravishing that I was paralyzed and couldn't comment on it E. All of the above Rick Didn't see it the first time around. Minimal impact on me mate. I think if you're doing a sign like that, could be one of several ways. Straight on in my book has to be dead straight on with verticals vertical and horizontals horizontal. Further away, longer lens, fill the frame, 90 deg to subject if poss, correct angles if not. Or, maybe a wide angle almost directly underneath and to one side, nice wacky angle. Or maybe with the sign in relation to the building or a person. Framing is everything in a shot like this. Look at the first pic up in this gallery: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_pictures/6510837.stm In itself, the Queen sanding alone with the onlookers above is a nice shot. You can bet your sweet bippy that either side of her there are throngs of body guards, hosts, more onlookers etc etc. Selective framing has given the shot an edge that it would not have had otherwise. This technique is easily applied to the neon sign. The framing you present is neither here nor there to me. Too much empty space top and bottom, not 'straight' enough, a little obscured by building detail. Otherwise (what did the Romans ever do for us) nice shot ;-) -- 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 http://www.photo.net/photos/RickW 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
Re: PESO: Almost
Yes. I've been impressed with the way this lens renders out of focus detail, and I consider this a good example. Paul On Mar 31, 2007, at 8:42 AM, Markus Maurer wrote: Hi Paul I too find the bokeh quite pleasant here. There is a dust spot on top of the flowers head btw. Content wise this photo does not a lot for me but I think you just wanted to show what the zoom is capable of? Greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2007 2:26 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO: Almost Interesting. In truth, I posted it mainly because I liked the bokeh:-). But the eye and subjectivity takes us all in different directions. Thanks for looking. Paul On Mar 31, 2007, at 12:47 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 3/28/2007 2:37:37 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The first of the year -- almost. DA 50/200 on the K10D. Gotta love that lens. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5782277 Paul = I like the flower, but I find the brokeh in the background is pretty distracting. HTH, Marnie aka Doe :-) ** See what's free 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 -- 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: April PUG is open
Thanks Adelheid. Walt Hamler's Oh! is my pick of the bunch. The expression is priceless. Harald Rust's Why Did the Salmon Cross the Road? is a close second. Cheers, Dave On 3/31/07, AvK [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi folks, the April PUG is open, it can be viewed at http://pug.komkon.org Have Fun - I like the salmon shot. :-) Best Adelheid -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Question about Web Galleries generated by Adobe Light Room
On Mar 30, 2007, at 8:58 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.gdgphoto.com/camdenlock/ Nice gallery, Godfrey, like the bugs and the boats. And the weird wigged woman dummy too. thanks marnie! Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Question about Web Galleries generated by Adobe Light Room
I think so also. I suspect that the Web module will be populated by a lot of new stuff once the Lightroom SDK goes out to developers. Godfrey On Mar 30, 2007, at 9:36 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: Sorry to bother you, Godfrey, but I've found it. Rather strange, but it seems to me the web module is actually rather weak. But thanks for giving me the idea to look for it ;-) Boris Liberman wrote: Thanks! No idea ... I looked too and can't find anything that refers to that directory. I deleted it and saved 400K (from a little test gallery I made with 12 images), can't see any difference in operation of the gallery. Might simply be cruft from another implementation of the gallery generator. OR used in another HTML template that I'm not using. No HTML generator does a perfect job, imo... ! :-) Now, that I am in asking mode and you're wearing an answering hat - did you use the LightRoom to produce these watermarks ((C) Godfrey...) on your images? If so, how this is done? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: bags bags bags
On Mar 31, 2007, at 1:47 AM, Cotty wrote: So I began a search for that next 'perfect bag' Mark! not possible. There was a reason for the quotes... ;-) G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: bags bags bags
Have a Pelican waterproof already (1510 model). That's not a working bag. ;-) On Mar 30, 2007, at 8:03 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Bags suck. Get yourself a Pelican waterproof and dustproof case. Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Lightroom and DNG
On Mar 31, 2007, at 1:02 AM, Adam Maas wrote: Patrick Genovese wrote: I've been using lightroom for a couple of weeks now and have not yet figured out how to compress dng files. If i shoot pef and use LR to convert to dng the resulting dng files are compressed but if i shoot dng LR does not seem to compress them after you modify them. So far the only way of compressing dng files I have found is to open them in ACR make a small change and click done. Has anyone come across a better method ? Run them through Adbobe DNG Converter with compression selected. This will do batch jobs (up to a directory at a time). Adam supplied the first way. Two others: 2- open them all in ACR, select all, click Save x files, and set the output to be DNG in another directory 3- select all in the LR grid view, choose Export, DNG format, then replace the originals. Most convenient way I've found to end up with compressed DNG is to capture in PEF format and import into Lightroom with automatic DNG conversion. I have it save the PEFs off into the archive storage and generate the standard previews, add basic metadata and keywords, all at the same time. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
One more 2400 profile question
Hi gang. Sorry to bug the group with this stuff, but, i have now purchased the Premium Glossy Photo Paper for my prints. There are 3 profiles that come up for Premium Glossy and several other papers. Before i go and waste a bunch of paper, is there any difference or is there one i should start with etc. The local Staples Business Depot only seems to carry the above paper and Matte Heavyweight. Is this matte the old Enhance Matte. I'll have to see if the Epson Canada store has other papers. I beleive they sell to the public via internet, unless any To or Southern Ontario listers have sourcees . Dave -- 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: CS3 ready for ordering.????????
Just got off a 45 minute hold session with Adobe. Seems the X platform is only in the initial running of the program. Sales informed me that if it is set up on a Winblows PC it knows what part to load, and visa versa on a Mac. To run it on both PC and my Ibook, i'll need to buy it twice. Now to decide which platform. I spend more time on the PC as far as doing pictures than the Mac, but i have CS on it, so that should suffice for the time being. Thnaks for all the replies folks. Dave On 3/31/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 30/3/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: I'm still running PowerPC dinosaurs, eh? ;-) Well, my day-basher is a Pismo ! (That's 1999/2000 vintage to non-Mac- heads). Although, I just realised that if I get the 17 incher in April (before the end of my next VAT period) then I can bring it to GFM :-) -- 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 -- 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: One more 2400 profile question
The profiles being Plain paper, Premium Glossy, Premium Luster, Premium Semigloss Proofing Paper Semimatte? If so, just use the Premium Glossy Photo Paper Profile. As to the matte paper, I don't really know. I believe the name has changed at some stage Cheers, Dave On 3/31/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi gang. Sorry to bug the group with this stuff, but, i have now purchased the Premium Glossy Photo Paper for my prints. There are 3 profiles that come up for Premium Glossy and several other papers. Before i go and waste a bunch of paper, is there any difference or is there one i should start with etc. The local Staples Business Depot only seems to carry the above paper and Matte Heavyweight. Is this matte the old Enhance Matte. I'll have to see if the Epson Canada store has other papers. I beleive they sell to the public via internet, unless any To or Southern Ontario listers have sourcees . Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Another PayPal Scam
I get these emails from banks i don't have any money in. I don't have a Paypal account, and i get these emails to Shel. Dave On 3/30/07, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What I posted to the list was exactly as it appeared to me in the email I received, which was text based not HTML. Shel [Original Message] From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: 3/30/2007 1:01:18 PM Subject: Re: Another PayPal Scam Norm Baugher wrote: Call me stupid, it's obviously a scam since it was sent to your notice, but how can they have a www.paypal.com address? I'd guess that what got posted to the list was cut-and-pasted from and email read in an HTML mail reader, so what got posted wasn't the URL that was actually in the link. HTML mail is evil. Mail clients that render HTML mail are even more evil. -- 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: Bird Test for the K10D
ann sanfedele wrote: That's impressively sharp, Mark - You would pass the test for Animals Animals stock agency :) when I first joined there was a sheet of info send out taht said, among a list of requirements, razor sharp was imperative emphasized with the line: No fuzzy robins please. That's not really fair - baby robins are always fuzzy! :-) - MCC -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Photography Kalamazoo, Michigan www.markcassino.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: One more 2400 profile question
Hi Dave. When i go to print with preview and set up the profile it gives me three choices. -SPR2400 PREMGLSY BSTPHOTO.ICC -SPR2400 PREMGLSY PHOTO.ICC -SPR2400 PREMGLSY PHOTORPM.ICC Any tips as to which one is more suited, or is it try all three and see. Dave On 3/31/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The profiles being Plain paper, Premium Glossy, Premium Luster, Premium Semigloss Proofing Paper Semimatte? If so, just use the Premium Glossy Photo Paper Profile. As to the matte paper, I don't really know. I believe the name has changed at some stage Cheers, Dave On 3/31/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi gang. Sorry to bug the group with this stuff, but, i have now purchased the Premium Glossy Photo Paper for my prints. There are 3 profiles that come up for Premium Glossy and several other papers. Before i go and waste a bunch of paper, is there any difference or is there one i should start with etc. The local Staples Business Depot only seems to carry the above paper and Matte Heavyweight. Is this matte the old Enhance Matte. I'll have to see if the Epson Canada store has other papers. I beleive they sell to the public via internet, unless any To or Southern Ontario listers have sourcees . Dave -- 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: Another PayPal Scam
Makes me wonder, are there actually people out there stupid enough to give these guys their banking information? I guess so, I mean, why would there be so many scammers if there weren't any scammees? The usual con game is like the Nigerian thing, where the mark is lured in by promises of illegal money only not so blatantly obvious. How come you are getting Shel's' email? -graywolf David J Brooks wrote: I get these emails from banks i don't have any money in. I don't have a Paypal account, and i get these emails to Shel. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: One more 2400 profile question
I don't know the answer to you question, Dave, but I can tell you that Matte Heavyweight drinks ink. Figure you will get about 1/3 as many prints from a set of ink cartridges as with the glossy. -graywolf David J Brooks wrote: Hi gang. Sorry to bug the group with this stuff, but, i have now purchased the Premium Glossy Photo Paper for my prints. There are 3 profiles that come up for Premium Glossy and several other papers. Before i go and waste a bunch of paper, is there any difference or is there one i should start with etc. The local Staples Business Depot only seems to carry the above paper and Matte Heavyweight. Is this matte the old Enhance Matte. I'll have to see if the Epson Canada store has other papers. I beleive they sell to the public via internet, unless any To or Southern Ontario listers have sourcees . Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: One more 2400 profile question
Hi Dave, Assuming you have installed the icc profiles from the Epson web site, you should have four choices for premium glossy in the profiles menu of your print with preview window. These are: premium glossy, premium glossy photo icc, premium glossy best photo icc, and premium glossy RPM photo icc. The last one is for printing at the very best quality. If you choose this you have to click on advanced in the printer settings option in your print box. Then you choose photo rpm. That's the highest resolution print setting. Have fun. Paul On Mar 31, 2007, at 10:58 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Hi gang. Sorry to bug the group with this stuff, but, i have now purchased the Premium Glossy Photo Paper for my prints. There are 3 profiles that come up for Premium Glossy and several other papers. Before i go and waste a bunch of paper, is there any difference or is there one i should start with etc. The local Staples Business Depot only seems to carry the above paper and Matte Heavyweight. Is this matte the old Enhance Matte. I'll have to see if the Epson Canada store has other papers. I beleive they sell to the public via internet, unless any To or Southern Ontario listers have sourcees . Dave -- 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: Pentax sighting
Now, where did that bird go? LOL! John Celio wrote: It made me lol, so I had to share: http://riotclitshave.livejournal.com/769873.html John (still trying to get his computer back to 100%) -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: One more 2400 profile question
Probably want to use BSTPHOTO as that would translate to Best Photo quality. The 2nd one would be Photo quality, use it for proofs. Not sure about the last one. On my lowly printer all that stuff is buried in one profile. David J Brooks wrote: Hi Dave. When i go to print with preview and set up the profile it gives me three choices. -SPR2400 PREMGLSY BSTPHOTO.ICC -SPR2400 PREMGLSY PHOTO.ICC -SPR2400 PREMGLSY PHOTORPM.ICC Any tips as to which one is more suited, or is it try all three and see. Dave On 3/31/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The profiles being Plain paper, Premium Glossy, Premium Luster, Premium Semigloss Proofing Paper Semimatte? If so, just use the Premium Glossy Photo Paper Profile. As to the matte paper, I don't really know. I believe the name has changed at some stage Cheers, Dave On 3/31/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi gang. Sorry to bug the group with this stuff, but, i have now purchased the Premium Glossy Photo Paper for my prints. There are 3 profiles that come up for Premium Glossy and several other papers. Before i go and waste a bunch of paper, is there any difference or is there one i should start with etc. The local Staples Business Depot only seems to carry the above paper and Matte Heavyweight. Is this matte the old Enhance Matte. I'll have to see if the Epson Canada store has other papers. I beleive they sell to the public via internet, unless any To or Southern Ontario listers have sourcees . Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
spoof mail on ebay too good not to share
I quote: Fashion life, movement joy; Welcome to our website: www.yumingzhu122.com we sell many up-to-date kinds of athletic shoes, bags, jewelries. we are much too glad to serve for you . we believed we are the best,Also believed you can intend to harvest in our store, believed we and you, we e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] msn on-line:[EMAIL PROTECTED] comparitively benign, but still illegal - at least in ebay's eyes. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Whose Daddy?
Paul Stenquist wrote: My title makes no reference to the derogatory term, who's your daddy. It merely responds to her message: She said, Your daddy. I say, whose daddy? It has nothing to do with gender or put downs. Sheesh. That's exactly as I saw it... -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO:Tamron SP70-150mm 2.8 on the K10D 3 test shots
Markus Maurer wrote on Sat, 31 Mar 2007 02:02:55 -0800: Hi Jim Are you looking for the soft focus feature or just for a fast Tamron SP zoom? I collect Tamron SP Adaptall-2 lenses and already have most of the zooms. I'm quite interested in this specific lens, partly because of its reputation as a very sharp fast conventional optic and also because I'd like to experiment with the progressive variable softening feature (I already have all of the Pentax soft focus lenses). Unfortunately I've never seen one for sale - either it was rare to begin with or those who own one like it too much to sell it! The soft focus ring settings 1-3 are nice for full portrait shots or flower close-ups with uniform backgrounds. If the background is too busy the bokeh with the soft focus ring engaged is harsh and unpleasant . I will have to experiment a bit with that feature on the K10D, I last used it on film and only liked about 1 out of 10 soft focus shots :-( Thanks for this info. It's consistent with my results using the Pentax soft focus lenses as well. But there are certain images where the spherical aberration (I think that's what it is) of a soft focus lens adds just the right dreamy/foggy look. The slower non SP 70-150mm 3.5 Tamron is very inexpensive here but I can't say anything about it's quality and if it is similar to the SP one. The reports on the IQ of the regular version are not as good, and of course it's slower. The same is true for the SP 70-210 3.5/4 zoom lens. Again a heavy but well built lens. Yes, I already have this one, as well as the even more highly regarded SP 70-210 f3.5 constant aperture version which I recently found on eBay. The latter is said to be the best MF zoom ever made in this range. I'm looking forward to comparing it with my Pentax A 70-210 f4 when I get the time. It's amazing how inexpensive most of these lenses are - it seems that nobody is interested in MF zooms any more. Ah well - the joys of collecting are even greater when the cost is reasonable. Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: One more 2400 profile question
That's odd. Is this on you iBook or your PC? Anyway, looking at those options they are all using the Premium Glossy Paper profile, the PHOTO, BSTPHOTO, PHOTORPM are quality level options (in order of quality from lowest to highest). Photo RPM is supposed to be the best of them, but IMHO it just uses more ink with little apparent quality benefit. Personally I tend to use the Best Photo (BSTPHOTO) quality option. For what it's worth here are a couple of screen captures from my system. This one is where I select the paper profile in the Print with Preview dialogue box: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/PSCS2SC_01.jpg ...and this is where I select the quality setting in the printer properties dialogue box under Page Setup...: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/PSCS2SC_02.jpg Cheers, Dave On 3/31/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Dave. When i go to print with preview and set up the profile it gives me three choices. -SPR2400 PREMGLSY BSTPHOTO.ICC -SPR2400 PREMGLSY PHOTO.ICC -SPR2400 PREMGLSY PHOTORPM.ICC Any tips as to which one is more suited, or is it try all three and see. Dave On 3/31/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The profiles being Plain paper, Premium Glossy, Premium Luster, Premium Semigloss Proofing Paper Semimatte? If so, just use the Premium Glossy Photo Paper Profile. As to the matte paper, I don't really know. I believe the name has changed at some stage Cheers, Dave On 3/31/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi gang. Sorry to bug the group with this stuff, but, i have now purchased the Premium Glossy Photo Paper for my prints. There are 3 profiles that come up for Premium Glossy and several other papers. Before i go and waste a bunch of paper, is there any difference or is there one i should start with etc. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO:Tamron SP70-150mm 2.8 on the K10D 3 test shots
Markus Maurer wrote on Sat, 31 Mar 2007 02:02:55 -0800: Hi Jim Are you looking for the soft focus feature or just for a fast Tamron SP zoom? I collect Tamron SP Adaptall-2 lenses and already have most of the zooms. I'm quite interested in this specific lens, partly because of its reputation as a very sharp fast conventional optic and also because I'd like to experiment with the progressive variable softening feature (I already have all of the Pentax soft focus lenses). Unfortunately I've never seen one for sale - either it was rare to begin with or those who own one like it too much to sell it! ;) The soft focus ring settings 1-3 are nice for full portrait shots or flower close-ups with uniform backgrounds. If the background is too busy the bokeh with the soft focus ring engaged is harsh and unpleasant . I will have to experiment a bit with that feature on the K10D, I last used it on film and only liked about 1 out of 10 soft focus shots :-( Thanks for this info. It's consistent with my results using the Pentax soft focus lenses as well. But there are certain images where the spherical aberration (I think that's what it is) of a soft focus lens adds just the right dreamy/foggy look. The slower non SP 70-150mm 3.5 Tamron is very inexpensive here but I can't say anything about it's quality and if it is similar to the SP one. The reports on the regular version are not as good, and of course it's slower. The same is true for the SP 70-210 3.5/4 zoom lens. Again a heavy but well built lens. Yes, I already have this one, as well as the even more highly regarded SP 70-210 f3.5 constant aperture version which I recently found on eBay. The latter is said to be the best MF zoom ever made in this range. I'm looking forward to comparing it with my Pentax A 70-210 f4 when I get the time. It's amazing how inexpensive most of these lenses are - it seems that nobody is interested in MF zooms any more. Ah well - the joys of collecting are even greater when the cost is reasonable. Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Dublin House, New York (repost)
A Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO: Dublin House, New York (repost) In a message dated 3/30/2007 6:55:29 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Posted a few days ago with no feedback at all. Since I sulk when I don't get attention, I'm posting it again: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5782865 Taken on a nocturnal stroll in Manhattan's upper west side a few weeks ago. Choose one: A. So boring that I fell asleep before I could comment on it B. So burdened with gross defects that tactful comment was impossible C. So ordinary that I just moved on to the next PESO D. So ravishing that I was paralyzed and couldn't comment on it E. All of the above Rick == A. I felt it was well done, but nothing that grabbed me. I need more than a sign. So I wouldn't say boring per se, just not engaging to me personally. But, yeah, it hoovers to get no comments at all. Marnie aka Doe ;-) ** See what's free 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:Tamron SP70-150mm 2.8 on the K10D 3 test shots
The nice part of it all is you can get KA type adaptall-2 adapters to maintain autoexposure on the current crop of pentax DSLRS. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim King Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2007 12:30 PM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: PESO:Tamron SP70-150mm 2.8 on the K10D 3 test shots Markus Maurer wrote on Sat, 31 Mar 2007 02:02:55 -0800: Hi Jim Are you looking for the soft focus feature or just for a fast Tamron SP zoom? I collect Tamron SP Adaptall-2 lenses and already have most of the zooms. I'm quite interested in this specific lens, partly because of its reputation as a very sharp fast conventional optic and also because I'd like to experiment with the progressive variable softening feature (I already have all of the Pentax soft focus lenses). Unfortunately I've never seen one for sale - either it was rare to begin with or those who own one like it too much to sell it! ;) The soft focus ring settings 1-3 are nice for full portrait shots or flower close-ups with uniform backgrounds. If the background is too busy the bokeh with the soft focus ring engaged is harsh and unpleasant . I will have to experiment a bit with that feature on the K10D, I last used it on film and only liked about 1 out of 10 soft focus shots :-( Thanks for this info. It's consistent with my results using the Pentax soft focus lenses as well. But there are certain images where the spherical aberration (I think that's what it is) of a soft focus lens adds just the right dreamy/foggy look. The slower non SP 70-150mm 3.5 Tamron is very inexpensive here but I can't say anything about it's quality and if it is similar to the SP one. The reports on the regular version are not as good, and of course it's slower. The same is true for the SP 70-210 3.5/4 zoom lens. Again a heavy but well built lens. Yes, I already have this one, as well as the even more highly regarded SP 70-210 f3.5 constant aperture version which I recently found on eBay. The latter is said to be the best MF zoom ever made in this range. I'm looking forward to comparing it with my Pentax A 70-210 f4 when I get the time. It's amazing how inexpensive most of these lenses are - it seems that nobody is interested in MF zooms any more. Ah well - the joys of collecting are even greater when the cost is reasonable. Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO:Tamron SP70-150mm 2.8 on the K10D 3 test shots
On 4/1/07, Jim King [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Markus Maurer wrote on Sat, 31 Mar 2007 02:02:55 -0800: Hi Jim Are you looking for the soft focus feature or just for a fast Tamron SP zoom? I collect Tamron SP Adaptall-2 lenses and already have most of the zooms. Ahhh Jim, what lenses don't you collect? VBG Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Another PayPal Scam
I get some too. My favorite is the one from the Fifth Thirds Bank Cheers, Dave On 3/31/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I get these emails from banks i don't have any money in. I don't have a Paypal account, and i get these emails to Shel. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GESO - Pura Nature Reserve
Being brutally honest, I must state that all the images could benefit from better light - around sunrise/or sunset. I've bypassed shots because the lighting was too harsh. Also I'd suggest a different perspective in some of your close up shots to eliminate strips of sky that are distracting in themselves. The area looks like a good spot for shooting. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: GESO - Pura Nature Reserve Hi! Three fourths down the way from our town to Beer Sheva (capital of Negev desert region of Israel) there is this little nature reserve, called Pura. Here is a gallery of shots I made today. I should mention that 77 Lim is mighty flexible lens to use. Some of the shots were made using the monopod of course. http://boris.isra-shop.com/pura_2007/index.html Have your brutal and honest say. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Another PayPal Scam
Funny thing is, there actually is a Fifth Thirds Bank, located in Ohio. Why they chose such an improbable-sounding real bank name is beyond me. Might be related to the way they think Barrister is an impressive sounding title that inspires confidence worldwide... -Tom David Savage wrote: I get some too. My favorite is the one from the Fifth Thirds Bank Cheers, Dave On 3/31/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I get these emails from banks i don't have any money in. I don't have a Paypal account, and i get these emails to Shel. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax sighting
Seriously cute. Kinda' reminds me of this one: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/GESO/GESO_001/pages/IMGP2131.html Cheers, Dave On 3/31/07, John Celio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It made me lol, so I had to share: http://riotclitshave.livejournal.com/769873.html John (still trying to get his computer back to 100%) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: CS3 ready for ordering.????????
Hmm. That's counter to what I was told. The License should be fully cross platform ... If you install on Windows and then install on Mac OS, you should be able to enter the same license key. I've also found that the Adobe sales reps on the phone often do not give me the correct information, the Customer Service folks do better. I'd give it a try. Worst that can happen is that it complains on the second install that it doesn't want to run... Godfrey On Mar 31, 2007, at 8:30 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Just got off a 45 minute hold session with Adobe. Seems the X platform is only in the initial running of the program. Sales informed me that if it is set up on a Winblows PC it knows what part to load, and visa versa on a Mac. To run it on both PC and my Ibook, i'll need to buy it twice. Now to decide which platform. I spend more time on the PC as far as doing pictures than the Mac, but i have CS on it, so that should suffice for the time being. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: One more 2400 profile question
I downloaded what i assume are the latest when i installed the printer, so i'll say yes i do:-) I think i have it now. The icc's need to corespond with the quality icons in the print dialogue box. Correct. See my answer to Dave, my 5z7 package prints look very good. Dave On 3/31/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Dave, Assuming you have installed the icc profiles from the Epson web site, you should have four choices for premium glossy in the profiles menu of your print with preview window. These are: premium glossy, premium glossy photo icc, premium glossy best photo icc, and premium glossy RPM photo icc. The last one is for printing at the very best quality. If you choose this you have to click on advanced in the printer settings option in your print box. Then you choose photo rpm. That's the highest resolution print setting. Have fun. Paul On Mar 31, 2007, at 10:58 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Hi gang. Sorry to bug the group with this stuff, but, i have now purchased the Premium Glossy Photo Paper for my prints. There are 3 profiles that come up for Premium Glossy and several other papers. Before i go and waste a bunch of paper, is there any difference or is there one i should start with etc. The local Staples Business Depot only seems to carry the above paper and Matte Heavyweight. Is this matte the old Enhance Matte. I'll have to see if the Epson Canada store has other papers. I beleive they sell to the public via internet, unless any To or Southern Ontario listers have sourcees . Dave -- 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 -- 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: One more 2400 profile question
On 3/31/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's odd. Is this on you iBook or your PC? Sorry, should have said the OS. XP SPII and CS2.I see your screen shots are similar, but a tad different than what i see here on my PC. I think i'v got it now. Its not somuch for the paper but the quality of the print. I just didi some 5z7 packages for a client using the best photo icc and setting the pop up windows accordingly. They look very good and very close to screen view. imgsrc= end panic mode Thanks Dave Brooks Anyway, looking at those options they are all using the Premium Glossy Paper profile, the PHOTO, BSTPHOTO, PHOTORPM are quality level options (in order of quality from lowest to highest). Photo RPM is supposed to be the best of them, but IMHO it just uses more ink with little apparent quality benefit. Personally I tend to use the Best Photo (BSTPHOTO) quality option. For what it's worth here are a couple of screen captures from my system. This one is where I select the paper profile in the Print with Preview dialogue box: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/PSCS2SC_01.jpg ...and this is where I select the quality setting in the printer properties dialogue box under Page Setup...: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/PSCS2SC_02.jpg Cheers, Dave On 3/31/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Dave. When i go to print with preview and set up the profile it gives me three choices. -SPR2400 PREMGLSY BSTPHOTO.ICC -SPR2400 PREMGLSY PHOTO.ICC -SPR2400 PREMGLSY PHOTORPM.ICC Any tips as to which one is more suited, or is it try all three and see. Dave On 3/31/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The profiles being Plain paper, Premium Glossy, Premium Luster, Premium Semigloss Proofing Paper Semimatte? If so, just use the Premium Glossy Photo Paper Profile. As to the matte paper, I don't really know. I believe the name has changed at some stage Cheers, Dave On 3/31/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi gang. Sorry to bug the group with this stuff, but, i have now purchased the Premium Glossy Photo Paper for my prints. There are 3 profiles that come up for Premium Glossy and several other papers. Before i go and waste a bunch of paper, is there any difference or is there one i should start with etc. -- 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: One more 2400 profile question
Epson used to sell Archival Matte, then changed the name to Enhanced Matte, and has now renamed it again to Ultra Premium Presentation Matte. Use the SPR2400 - Enhanced Matte for that one with the Matte black ink. Epson Heavyweight Matte is a different paper with a profile that matches its name. A PK extension on the profile name means that you want to print on these papers with the Photo Black ink installed. Current R2400 installation for the Premium Glossy paper is the SPR2400 PremiumGlossy with the Photo Black ink Godfrey On Mar 31, 2007, at 7:58 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Hi gang. Sorry to bug the group with this stuff, but, i have now purchased the Premium Glossy Photo Paper for my prints. There are 3 profiles that come up for Premium Glossy and several other papers. Before i go and waste a bunch of paper, is there any difference or is there one i should start with etc. The local Staples Business Depot only seems to carry the above paper and Matte Heavyweight. Is this matte the old Enhance Matte. I'll have to see if the Epson Canada store has other papers. I beleive they sell to the public via internet, unless any To or Southern Ontario listers have sourcees -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Question about Web Galleries generated by Adobe Light Room
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Mar 30, 2007, at 8:58 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.gdgphoto.com/camdenlock/ Nice gallery, Godfrey, like the bugs and the boats. And the weird wigged woman dummy too. thanks marnie! Godfrey I concur - nice stuff - lots of fun, Godders -- kinda corny though ;) ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
my ebay listing for a dark side item
Be nice if it went to someone I know - and I know I'm not the only one double dipping camera brands :) http://tinyurl.com/2fngpj Or if you know someone point them to it - I keep adding to my smugmug stuff comments always welcome http://annsan.smugmug.com I have to work on the price stuff, though - I don't have that organized - I'm not sure they will work for black and white shots but I'm getting some samples. If anyone actually wants to buy any of the shots there and it isn't clear what to do, write me... I wouldn't order any black and white, though... not til I really see what is happening with their printing. ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: One more 2400 profile question
On 3/31/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -SPR2400 PREMGLSY BSTPHOTO.ICC -SPR2400 PREMGLSY PHOTO.ICC -SPR2400 PREMGLSY PHOTORPM.ICC Each of these profiles are specific to how you have the resolution set in the printer driver when you print. If you select Best Photo resolution, you should use the profile with BSTPHOTO in it. For normal Photo resolution, the PHOTO profile. And for the Photo RPM resolution (best of the bunch, but SLOW), the PHOTORPM profile. It's actually kind of nice that Epson has put individual profiles for each of the printer resolutions in there. -Mat -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: One more 2400 profile question
Thnaks Matt. I think i have that now. I just was not looking hard enough atwhat Epson was telling me.LOL FWIW, the SO just arrived home from work, and i said i think i have the profiles and monitor set up correctly now. Showed her the prints and she said, and i quote: Wow, those are better Dave On 3/31/07, Mat Maessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 3/31/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -SPR2400 PREMGLSY BSTPHOTO.ICC -SPR2400 PREMGLSY PHOTO.ICC -SPR2400 PREMGLSY PHOTORPM.ICC Each of these profiles are specific to how you have the resolution set in the printer driver when you print. If you select Best Photo resolution, you should use the profile with BSTPHOTO in it. For normal Photo resolution, the PHOTO profile. And for the Photo RPM resolution (best of the bunch, but SLOW), the PHOTORPM profile. It's actually kind of nice that Epson has put individual profiles for each of the printer resolutions in there. -Mat -- 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: One more 2400 profile question
On 4/1/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 3/31/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's odd. Is this on you iBook or your PC? Sorry, should have said the OS. XP SPII and CS2.I see your screen shots are similar, but a tad different than what i see here on my PC. I think i'v got it now. Its not somuch for the paper but the quality of the print. Yep. I just didi some 5z7 packages for a client using the best photo icc and setting the pop up windows accordingly. They look very good and very close to screen view. Excellent. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Another PayPal Scam
Har!! That's funny. Such a silly name Cheers, Dave On 4/1/07, Tom Simpson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Funny thing is, there actually is a Fifth Thirds Bank, located in Ohio. Why they chose such an improbable-sounding real bank name is beyond me. Might be related to the way they think Barrister is an impressive sounding title that inspires confidence worldwide... -Tom David Savage wrote: I get some too. My favorite is the one from the Fifth Thirds Bank Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: CS3 ready for ordering.????????
Hummm. Interesting dilema here.:-) I initially started with CS and she told me i could X transfer from the PC to the Mac, but i had to call the Sales team to get a x transfer arranged. I'm pretty sure i asked if i had to buy it twice, and she kept saying i'd need to call for a transfer. It was the sales team guy that said i would need to buy it twice, but i quess he wants that now does'nt he.:-) I'm now wondering if i download the file and save it on the hard drive and then my jump drive, if that would do it and try a Mac install. After all, it would not know it had been installed on a PC if it were not on the hard drive but off the computer on another drive. Dave BTW i down loaded the reial to the PC and see how it works there. I have already tried the Mac trial last month. Dave On 3/31/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hmm. That's counter to what I was told. The License should be fully cross platform ... If you install on Windows and then install on Mac OS, you should be able to enter the same license key. I've also found that the Adobe sales reps on the phone often do not give me the correct information, the Customer Service folks do better. I'd give it a try. Worst that can happen is that it complains on the second install that it doesn't want to run... Godfrey On Mar 31, 2007, at 8:30 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Just got off a 45 minute hold session with Adobe. Seems the X platform is only in the initial running of the program. Sales informed me that if it is set up on a Winblows PC it knows what part to load, and visa versa on a Mac. To run it on both PC and my Ibook, i'll need to buy it twice. Now to decide which platform. I spend more time on the PC as far as doing pictures than the Mac, but i have CS on it, so that should suffice for the time being. -- 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: One more 2400 profile question
Thanks Dave Godders Matt Paul etc. I think its safe enough to put the equipment update on my webpage. Had a quick look at Epson Canada store. I see the matte papers there now. Only snag is only a few computer stores sell it. I can however buy off the website Dave On 3/31/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 4/1/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 3/31/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's odd. Is this on you iBook or your PC? Sorry, should have said the OS. XP SPII and CS2.I see your screen shots are similar, but a tad different than what i see here on my PC. I think i'v got it now. Its not somuch for the paper but the quality of the print. Yep. I just didi some 5z7 packages for a client using the best photo icc and setting the pop up windows accordingly. They look very good and very close to screen view. Excellent. Cheers, Dave -- 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: Another PayPal Scam
I get that one about 3-5 times a week. Dave On 3/31/07, Tom Simpson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Funny thing is, there actually is a Fifth Thirds Bank, located in Ohio. Why they chose such an improbable-sounding real bank name is beyond me. Might be related to the way they think Barrister is an impressive sounding title that inspires confidence worldwide... -Tom David Savage wrote: I get some too. My favorite is the one from the Fifth Thirds Bank Cheers, Dave On 3/31/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I get these emails from banks i don't have any money in. I don't have a Paypal account, and i get these emails to Shel. Dave -- 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: Whose Daddy?
- Original Message - From: Christian Subject: Re: PESO: Whose Daddy? Paul Stenquist wrote: My title makes no reference to the derogatory term, who's your daddy. It merely responds to her message: She said, Your daddy. I say, whose daddy? It has nothing to do with gender or put downs. Sheesh. That's exactly as I saw it... Just goes to show you that pictures often are more about the viewer than the photographer. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Web Gallery : Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auctions 2007 West Palm Beach FL.
I went to the 2007 West Palm Beach Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction Event yesterday 3/30/2007. Incredible cars all over the place. Of course I took a bunch of photos. If your into vintage cars, especially American Muscle Cars, Here's a web gallery I made you might want to peek at ( first time I used this feature in Photoshop, not too bad really). Most of the cars sold between $30 and $60 grand on Friday's Auctions... http://www.jchriso.com/temp/BJWPB2007/index.htm Tech Info: Camera - Pentax istDS Lenses - Tokina SD 28-70 F3.5/4.5 and Tokina SD 80-200 F2.8 Outdoor ISO 200, Tents ISO 400, Indoor ISO 800 JCO -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS: Lightning-fast Delkin CardBus 32 CF PCMCIA reader
For Sale: Delkin Cardbus 32 adapter for CF cards If your computer has a PCMCIA card slot, this adapter is the fastest way I've found for downloading your data off of Compact Flash (I II)cards. Delkin's site: http://www.delkin.com/products/adapters/cardbus/ The item for sale is a couple years old, but is in excellent condition. It has lived in my laptop's PC slot pretty much since the day I got it. When it came out, I tested the speed of this device compared to a USB 2 reader (SanDisk 8-in-1) and a standard PCMCIA reader (cheap Lexar model). The Cardbus 32 adapter was many times faster than the cheap PCMCIA reader, and also faster than the USB 2 reader. I can't remember the specific results, but I bought the reader that day after seeing how well it performed. Price: US $37 obo Shipping in the US should be around $6 (I charge actual shipping, so if it's less I'll give you a refund). For international shipping, give me your address and I'll find out the cost. Only the adapter is included in this sale. I lost the original plastic case, and drivers are available from Delkin's website. Thanks!, John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Bird Test for the K10D
Mark Cassino wrote: ann sanfedele wrote: That's impressively sharp, Mark - You would pass the test for Animals Animals stock agency :) when I first joined there was a sheet of info send out taht said, among a list of requirements, razor sharp was imperative emphasized with the line: No fuzzy robins please. That's not really fair - baby robins are always fuzzy! :-) http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7d601334.jpg :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Another PayPal Scam
Tom Simpson wrote: Funny thing is, there actually is a Fifth Thirds Bank, located in Ohio. Why they chose such an improbable-sounding real bank name is beyond me. It's Fifth/Third Bank and it came about from the merger of two banks. Can you guess what the names of the two banks might have been? g They've been opening branches in Pittsburgh lately. They always try to schedule opening day for May third. I talked to an employee and he told me they always try to plan for important events to take place in May 3 if at all possible. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Question about Web Galleries generated by Adobe Light Room
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.gdgphoto.com/camdenlock/ Nice gallery, Godfrey, like the bugs and the boats. And the weird wigged woman dummy too. That shot of the dummies is great. So is the one of the mannequins! rimshot -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: April PUG is open
Thanks a lot, Adelheid, for all you great work in putting together another fine PUG. Several interesting submissions, but I think that Why Did the Salmon Cross the Road?, by Harald Rust is not only a great photograph, but also best fits the theme of the month. Dan M On 3/31/07, AvK [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi folks, the April PUG is open, it can be viewed at http://pug.komkon.org Have Fun - I like the salmon shot. :-) Best Adelheid -- Feel free - 10 GB Mailbox, 100 FreeSMS/Monat ... Jetzt GMX TopMail testen: http://www.gmx.net/de/go/topmail -- 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: One more 2400 profile question
My last load of paper and ink I bought from http://www.atlex.com They were fast and reasonably priced. Godfrey On Mar 31, 2007, at 11:01 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Thanks Dave Godders Matt Paul etc. I think its safe enough to put the equipment update on my webpage. Had a quick look at Epson Canada store. I see the matte papers there now. Only snag is only a few computer stores sell it. I can however buy off the website -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: spoof mail on ebay too good not to share
ann sanfedele wrote: I quote: Fashion life, movement joy; Welcome to our website: www.yumingzhu122.com we sell many up-to-date kinds of athletic shoes, bags, jewelries. we are much too glad to serve for you . we believed we are the best,Also believed you can intend to harvest in our store, believed we and you, we e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] msn on-line:[EMAIL PROTECTED] comparitively benign, but still illegal - at least in ebay's eyes. Well, the language here is more functional in English than I am in a Chinese language, so I am much too glad to keep my mouth closed. Believe we you! keith whaley -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: CS3 ready for ordering.????????
The CS and Sales teams are all boffed up with regard to the license issues. Lightroom is their first universal license product. Download and install the trial on both. Buy one. Register both with that serial number. It should work without any issues. If not, call Adobe and tell them that you already purchased the product and need their authorization to get it working on the second machine ... omit the operating system... ;-) G On Mar 31, 2007, at 10:26 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Hummm. Interesting dilema here.:-) I initially started with CS and she told me i could X transfer from the PC to the Mac, but i had to call the Sales team to get a x transfer arranged. I'm pretty sure i asked if i had to buy it twice, and she kept saying i'd need to call for a transfer. It was the sales team guy that said i would need to buy it twice, but i quess he wants that now does'nt he.:-) I'm now wondering if i download the file and save it on the hard drive and then my jump drive, if that would do it and try a Mac install. After all, it would not know it had been installed on a PC if it were not on the hard drive but off the computer on another drive. Dave BTW i down loaded the reial to the PC and see how it works there. I have already tried the Mac trial last month. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS: Tripod legs
For Sale: Promaster SystemPro 1 Professional Tripod I've owned these legs for about two or three years now. They're good, sturdy legs for just about any size camera, though you will need to get a head for it. It shows some signs of use, such as scratches around the leg locks and other parts, but there is no other damage to the tripod. I replaced the original center column years ago with the shorter one Promaster made as an accessory (primarily to reduce weight), but can't find the original one any more. Features: - Sturdy aluminum alloy construction - 3 leg angle settings for shooting versatility - Quick release leg locks for rapid setup and adjustment - Self leveling feet with retractable spikes (also good for spearing fish or fending off attackers) - Padded hand/shoulder grips for added comfort - Maximum Height (center column extended): 55 (with current center column) From Promaster's website: http://tinyurl.com/dnxcr A poorly-edited photo of my personal tripod-inspector: http://www.neovenator.com/special/tripod_inspector.jpg (I still don't have photoshop reinstalled on my machine after doing a complete hard drive wipe and fresh windows install last week, so I used www.snipshot.com's web-based photo editor) Price: US $67 obo Shipping: I'm *guessing* US shipping will be in the $15-$20 range, but I'm not sure of the final package weight. If you give me your address, I can give you a more accurate cost on monday. Same goes for international shipping, but I'm sure it'll cost more. Thanks, John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: One more 2400 profile question
I see, looking at the Epson site again, that they sell two mattes, on as matte and one as coated. Both in Enhanced Matte. What are the matte users using. Dave On 3/31/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Dave Godders Matt Paul etc. I think its safe enough to put the equipment update on my webpage. Had a quick look at Epson Canada store. I see the matte papers there now. Only snag is only a few computer stores sell it. I can however buy off the website Dave On 3/31/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 4/1/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 3/31/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's odd. Is this on you iBook or your PC? Sorry, should have said the OS. XP SPII and CS2.I see your screen shots are similar, but a tad different than what i see here on my PC. I think i'v got it now. Its not somuch for the paper but the quality of the print. Yep. I just didi some 5z7 packages for a client using the best photo icc and setting the pop up windows accordingly. They look very good and very close to screen view. Excellent. Cheers, Dave -- 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 -- 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: April PUG is open
That's a great shot (the salmon). The composition is very nice. (is it a bit too dark though?) Oh! - has a great facial expression, but there is something that prevents me from full satisfaction from this shot. (May be it is the fact that it is not-quite-sharp.) Dan Matyola: It is interesting that once I saw your photograph, yet before seeing the description below, my first thought was: It must be Amalfi Coast. I don't remember this particular turn (and I don't know whether I've seen it), but it is very typical for that area. Igor On 3/31/07, AvK a_v_k at gmx.de wrote: Hi folks, the April PUG is open, it can be viewed at http://pug.komkon.org Have Fun - I like the salmon shot. :-) Best Adelheid -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: CS3 ready for ordering.????????
http://www.geekculture.com/joyoftech/joyarchives/942.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: spoof mail on ebay too good not to share
Sounds like something i might of written.LOL Dave On 3/31/07, keith_w [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ann sanfedele wrote: I quote: Fashion life, movement joy; Welcome to our website: www.yumingzhu122.com we sell many up-to-date kinds of athletic shoes, bags, jewelries. we are much too glad to serve for you . we believed we are the best,Also believed you can intend to harvest in our store, believed we and you, we e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] msn on-line:[EMAIL PROTECTED] comparitively benign, but still illegal - at least in ebay's eyes. Well, the language here is more functional in English than I am in a Chinese language, so I am much too glad to keep my mouth closed. Believe we you! keith whaley -- 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: CS3 ready for ordering.????????
On Mar 31, 2007, at 12:54 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: http://www.geekculture.com/joyoftech/joyarchives/942.html Hey, do they have one of those for Pentax Limited Lens Buying Addiction sufferers? ]'-) G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: bags bags bags
Dave, It is the first time I see these line of bags. They don't seem to have a zipper on top. So, practically, what happens with the lenses if you turn the bag upside down or lay the bag flat on a surface with a small reverse (i.e. towards upside down position) tilt? All: has anybody used Crumpler's customary barge (or the slightly smaller thinking barge? If yes, - what's you opinion about those? Thanks, Igor Sat Mar 31 00:00:40 EDT 2007 David Savage wrote: I use a Crumpler 6 Million Dollar Home. ... I really quite like the bag. It's well made, I've used it in rainy conditions the equipment inside stayed dry (even though I got soaked), everything is within easy reach (ie I don't have to take the bag off and put it down to get at anything), and best of all I can comfortably carry it around all day. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: One more 2400 profile question
Doing a search on the Epson USA site, this is what I get for 8.5x11 papers, matte finish, for the Epson R2400: http://homepage.mac.com/godders/Epson-papers-8.5x11Matte2400.jpg The last two are the ones that are specifically for photographic work: Premium Presentation Paper Matte and Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte. These are renamed from Epson Heavyweight Matte and Epson Enhanced Matte and still point to the pages under those names: http://homepage.mac.com/godders/EpsonMPH.jpg and http://homepage.mac.com/godders/EpsonEEM.jpg I use both of these, as well as the Velvet Fine Art paper (available in 8.5x11 and 13x19 sizes). I use the Heavyweight Matte for signage and most stuff that is more text/informational, and Enhanced Matte for photographs. In testing, I find the Enhanced Matte does a better job at tonal separation and color brightness. Velvet Fine Art is even nicer for photographs, with a nicer surface finish excellent saturation, but is kinda expensive for everyday use. Godfrey On Mar 31, 2007, at 12:37 PM, David J Brooks wrote: I see, looking at the Epson site again, that they sell two mattes, on as matte and one as coated. Both in Enhanced Matte. What are the matte users using. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: One more 2400 profile question
Hi David, Looking at your Print with Preview screen it's obvious that you haven't downloaded Epson's ICC profiles. You should have individual profiles for best photo, rpm, etc. Go to the Epson website and look for the ICC profiles for the R2400. Paul On Mar 31, 2007, at 12:31 PM, David Savage wrote: That's odd. Is this on you iBook or your PC? Anyway, looking at those options they are all using the Premium Glossy Paper profile, the PHOTO, BSTPHOTO, PHOTORPM are quality level options (in order of quality from lowest to highest). Photo RPM is supposed to be the best of them, but IMHO it just uses more ink with little apparent quality benefit. Personally I tend to use the Best Photo (BSTPHOTO) quality option. For what it's worth here are a couple of screen captures from my system. This one is where I select the paper profile in the Print with Preview dialogue box: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/PSCS2SC_01.jpg ...and this is where I select the quality setting in the printer properties dialogue box under Page Setup...: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/PSCS2SC_02.jpg Cheers, Dave On 3/31/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Dave. When i go to print with preview and set up the profile it gives me three choices. -SPR2400 PREMGLSY BSTPHOTO.ICC -SPR2400 PREMGLSY PHOTO.ICC -SPR2400 PREMGLSY PHOTORPM.ICC Any tips as to which one is more suited, or is it try all three and see. Dave On 3/31/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The profiles being Plain paper, Premium Glossy, Premium Luster, Premium Semigloss Proofing Paper Semimatte? If so, just use the Premium Glossy Photo Paper Profile. As to the matte paper, I don't really know. I believe the name has changed at some stage Cheers, Dave On 3/31/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi gang. Sorry to bug the group with this stuff, but, i have now purchased the Premium Glossy Photo Paper for my prints. There are 3 profiles that come up for Premium Glossy and several other papers. Before i go and waste a bunch of paper, is there any difference or is there one i should start with etc. -- 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: bags bags bags
The top flap is held closed by Velcro as well as a snap buckle strap. Even the velcro alone is pretty good at keeping the bag closed, I've had few problems unless my 7 Million Dollar Home is fully loaded with glass (and then I simply use the buckle as well, normally I don't bother with the buckle) Zipper's are unnecessary and slow you down when shooting. -Adam Igor Roshchin wrote: Dave, It is the first time I see these line of bags. They don't seem to have a zipper on top. So, practically, what happens with the lenses if you turn the bag upside down or lay the bag flat on a surface with a small reverse (i.e. towards upside down position) tilt? All: has anybody used Crumpler's customary barge (or the slightly smaller thinking barge? If yes, - what's you opinion about those? Thanks, Igor Sat Mar 31 00:00:40 EDT 2007 David Savage wrote: I use a Crumpler 6 Million Dollar Home. ... I really quite like the bag. It's well made, I've used it in rainy conditions the equipment inside stayed dry (even though I got soaked), everything is within easy reach (ie I don't have to take the bag off and put it down to get at anything), and best of all I can comfortably carry it around all day. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: One more 2400 profile question
You've got it. A lot of users have never downloaded the ICC profiles. They get the driver and forget the rest. Paul On Mar 31, 2007, at 12:54 PM, David J Brooks wrote: I downloaded what i assume are the latest when i installed the printer, so i'll say yes i do:-) I think i have it now. The icc's need to corespond with the quality icons in the print dialogue box. Correct. See my answer to Dave, my 5z7 package prints look very good. Dave On 3/31/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Dave, Assuming you have installed the icc profiles from the Epson web site, you should have four choices for premium glossy in the profiles menu of your print with preview window. These are: premium glossy, premium glossy photo icc, premium glossy best photo icc, and premium glossy RPM photo icc. The last one is for printing at the very best quality. If you choose this you have to click on advanced in the printer settings option in your print box. Then you choose photo rpm. That's the highest resolution print setting. Have fun. Paul On Mar 31, 2007, at 10:58 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Hi gang. Sorry to bug the group with this stuff, but, i have now purchased the Premium Glossy Photo Paper for my prints. There are 3 profiles that come up for Premium Glossy and several other papers. Before i go and waste a bunch of paper, is there any difference or is there one i should start with etc. The local Staples Business Depot only seems to carry the above paper and Matte Heavyweight. Is this matte the old Enhance Matte. I'll have to see if the Epson Canada store has other papers. I beleive they sell to the public via internet, unless any To or Southern Ontario listers have sourcees . Dave -- 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 -- 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: One more 2400 profile question
Ah, yes. I have them, just haven't bothered to install them. I always use Best Photo quality and these profiles work fine. I see little point to using other than best photo quality. Why would you? G On Mar 31, 2007, at 1:38 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: However, if you've installed all the ICC profiles, you'll have individual choices for photo quality, best photo quality and RPM quality. Check the Epson website. Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: One more 2400 profile question
However, if you've installed all the ICC profiles, you'll have individual choices for photo quality, best photo quality and RPM quality. Check the Epson website. Paul On Mar 31, 2007, at 12:58 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Epson used to sell Archival Matte, then changed the name to Enhanced Matte, and has now renamed it again to Ultra Premium Presentation Matte. Use the SPR2400 - Enhanced Matte for that one with the Matte black ink. Epson Heavyweight Matte is a different paper with a profile that matches its name. A PK extension on the profile name means that you want to print on these papers with the Photo Black ink installed. Current R2400 installation for the Premium Glossy paper is the SPR2400 PremiumGlossy with the Photo Black ink Godfrey On Mar 31, 2007, at 7:58 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Hi gang. Sorry to bug the group with this stuff, but, i have now purchased the Premium Glossy Photo Paper for my prints. There are 3 profiles that come up for Premium Glossy and several other papers. Before i go and waste a bunch of paper, is there any difference or is there one i should start with etc. The local Staples Business Depot only seems to carry the above paper and Matte Heavyweight. Is this matte the old Enhance Matte. I'll have to see if the Epson Canada store has other papers. I beleive they sell to the public via internet, unless any To or Southern Ontario listers have sourcees -- 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: One more 2400 profile question
On pics with a lot of detail, RPM makes a difference, particularly in large sizes. but only on glossy or luster papers. I print a lot of 11 x17 on Premium Luster paper. You can see the difference there. On matte papers, there is no noticeable difference. (I don't even think they have an RPM profile for Velvet Fine Art, although you can choose it in the Print dialog box.) I've found that the specific ICC profiles make a bit of difference in rendering, particularly with Velvet Fine Art, where I use the VFA Best Photo ICC profile rather than the drive installed profile. On Mar 31, 2007, at 4:44 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Ah, yes. I have them, just haven't bothered to install them. I always use Best Photo quality and these profiles work fine. I see little point to using other than best photo quality. Why would you? G On Mar 31, 2007, at 1:38 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: However, if you've installed all the ICC profiles, you'll have individual choices for photo quality, best photo quality and RPM quality. Check the Epson website. 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
PESO:Welder
Hi Pentaxians This welder did not take notice of me so I could use the Pentax A50mm macro from about 2 meters distance here. Early in the morning at 2 o'clock after computer work on my way home in the industrial quarter of Zurich with the K10D, ISO 200, F.2.8 1/90 handheld. http://www.mypage.bluewin.ch/solicom/schweisser.jpg Greetings Markus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
OT: Universcale
Ran across this little web-app and found it quite fascinating. It is a little interactive demonstration of the scale of the Universe and things in it. Brought to you be the good folks at Nikon: http://www.nikon.co.jp/main/eng/feelnikon/discovery/universcale/index_f.htm Hope you find this as interesting as I did, Perry. -- Perry Pellechia Primary email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Alternate email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Home Page: http://homer.chem.sc.edu/perry -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: One more 2400 profile question
Figured I might as well: I downloaded all three packages of the latest paper profiles from Epson ... Glossy, Matte and Fine Art. Adding the profiles adds Photo and Bst Photo versions for EEM, HM, and VFA, and Photo, BstPhoto, RPM for Lustre and Glossy. (others too but I don't use anything other than EEM, HM, and VFA ordinarily) I just printed three tests in Photo, Best Photo comparing against my old use of the previous profiles with Best Photo quality. On HM, EEM and VFA ... differences are extremely small to my eye. Which is better ... hard to say. I'll wait a day and see how they dry down. I still haven't printed a page of glossy or luster with this printer ... ! Bought a box of Premium Luster 8.5x11, though, maybe I'll try it someday. ;-) What does RPM stand for again? (I print primarily A3 size paper in EEM. Been working with some beautiful 11x17 paper: Somerset Enhanced Photo Velvet ... but it's expensive as heck. Same stock as VFA, with an uncoated surface. Sexy stuff. I've got some new fine art paper on the way to play with.) Godfrey On Mar 31, 2007, at 2:09 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: On pics with a lot of detail, RPM makes a difference, particularly in large sizes. but only on glossy or luster papers. I print a lot of 11 x17 on Premium Luster paper. You can see the difference there. On matte papers, there is no noticeable difference. (I don't even think they have an RPM profile for Velvet Fine Art, although you can choose it in the Print dialog box.) I've found that the specific ICC profiles make a bit of difference in rendering, particularly with Velvet Fine Art, where I use the VFA Best Photo ICC profile rather than the drive installed profile. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: One more 2400 profile question
http://www.epson.ca/cgi-bin/ceStore/pamPaperFinder.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yesprinter=53540920 The above link is what Epson Canada is offering for sale. Down the page you'll see the coated matte paper.I always thought it was an uncoated paper. Maybe i'll make an ordr of ink and both Mattes for comparison. Dave On 3/31/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Doing a search on the Epson USA site, this is what I get for 8.5x11 papers, matte finish, for the Epson R2400: http://homepage.mac.com/godders/Epson-papers-8.5x11Matte2400.jpg The last two are the ones that are specifically for photographic work: Premium Presentation Paper Matte and Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte. These are renamed from Epson Heavyweight Matte and Epson Enhanced Matte and still point to the pages under those names: http://homepage.mac.com/godders/EpsonMPH.jpg and http://homepage.mac.com/godders/EpsonEEM.jpg I use both of these, as well as the Velvet Fine Art paper (available in 8.5x11 and 13x19 sizes). I use the Heavyweight Matte for signage and most stuff that is more text/informational, and Enhanced Matte for photographs. In testing, I find the Enhanced Matte does a better job at tonal separation and color brightness. Velvet Fine Art is even nicer for photographs, with a nicer surface finish excellent saturation, but is kinda expensive for everyday use. Godfrey On Mar 31, 2007, at 12:37 PM, David J Brooks wrote: I see, looking at the Epson site again, that they sell two mattes, on as matte and one as coated. Both in Enhanced Matte. What are the matte users using. -- 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:Tamron SP70-150mm 2.8 on the K10D 3 test shots
Hi Jim I have a second Tamron SP 70-150mm F2.8 in quite good condition but the soft focus ring is broken somehow. If I engage the ring the zoom only produced a blank exposure with my film cameras. With the ring set to off position the lens works fine . I don't know if that can be repaired easily? The seller did not tell me that and when I noticed it was too late. If you are able to fix that fault and would not mind the shipping cost from Switzerland you could have it for a low price or in exchange for some other photographic equipment like Tamron KA adaptall2 adapter. I have a spare 2x Tamron SP tele converter as well and a manual Pentax adaptall2 adapter with it. I will make some tests with the Tamron 70-210 SP 3.5/4 zoom + SP 2x teleconverter on the K10D for bird shots and hope for a usable Background rendering, the SP 500mm Tamron mirror lens was just not good in this regard. Do you have any experience with the Tamron SP 28-80mm 1:3.5-4.2 27A zoom? How well it does on the Pentax DSLR at 28mm? Thanks and greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim King Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2007 6:30 PM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: PESO:Tamron SP70-150mm 2.8 on the K10D 3 test shots Markus Maurer wrote on Sat, 31 Mar 2007 02:02:55 -0800: Hi Jim Are you looking for the soft focus feature or just for a fast Tamron SP zoom? I collect Tamron SP Adaptall-2 lenses and already have most of the zooms. I'm quite interested in this specific lens, partly because of its reputation as a very sharp fast conventional optic and also because I'd like to experiment with the progressive variable softening feature (I already have all of the Pentax soft focus lenses). Unfortunately I've never seen one for sale - either it was rare to begin with or those who own one like it too much to sell it! ;) The soft focus ring settings 1-3 are nice for full portrait shots or flower close-ups with uniform backgrounds. If the background is too busy the bokeh with the soft focus ring engaged is harsh and unpleasant . I will have to experiment a bit with that feature on the K10D, I last used it on film and only liked about 1 out of 10 soft focus shots :-( Thanks for this info. It's consistent with my results using the Pentax soft focus lenses as well. But there are certain images where the spherical aberration (I think that's what it is) of a soft focus lens adds just the right dreamy/foggy look. The slower non SP 70-150mm 3.5 Tamron is very inexpensive here but I can't say anything about it's quality and if it is similar to the SP one. The reports on the regular version are not as good, and of course it's slower. The same is true for the SP 70-210 3.5/4 zoom lens. Again a heavy but well built lens. Yes, I already have this one, as well as the even more highly regarded SP 70-210 f3.5 constant aperture version which I recently found on eBay. The latter is said to be the best MF zoom ever made in this range. I'm looking forward to comparing it with my Pentax A 70-210 f4 when I get the time. It's amazing how inexpensive most of these lenses are - it seems that nobody is interested in MF zooms any more. Ah well - the joys of collecting are even greater when the cost is reasonable. Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: One more 2400 profile question
Gottem now Sir Dave On 3/31/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi David, Looking at your Print with Preview screen it's obvious that you haven't downloaded Epson's ICC profiles. You should have individual profiles for best photo, rpm, etc. Go to the Epson website and look for the ICC profiles for the R2400. Paul On Mar 31, 2007, at 12:31 PM, David Savage wrote: That's odd. Is this on you iBook or your PC? Anyway, looking at those options they are all using the Premium Glossy Paper profile, the PHOTO, BSTPHOTO, PHOTORPM are quality level options (in order of quality from lowest to highest). Photo RPM is supposed to be the best of them, but IMHO it just uses more ink with little apparent quality benefit. Personally I tend to use the Best Photo (BSTPHOTO) quality option. For what it's worth here are a couple of screen captures from my system. This one is where I select the paper profile in the Print with Preview dialogue box: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/PSCS2SC_01.jpg ...and this is where I select the quality setting in the printer properties dialogue box under Page Setup...: http://www.arach.net.au/~savage/Misc/PSCS2SC_02.jpg Cheers, Dave On 3/31/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Dave. When i go to print with preview and set up the profile it gives me three choices. -SPR2400 PREMGLSY BSTPHOTO.ICC -SPR2400 PREMGLSY PHOTO.ICC -SPR2400 PREMGLSY PHOTORPM.ICC Any tips as to which one is more suited, or is it try all three and see. Dave On 3/31/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The profiles being Plain paper, Premium Glossy, Premium Luster, Premium Semigloss Proofing Paper Semimatte? If so, just use the Premium Glossy Photo Paper Profile. As to the matte paper, I don't really know. I believe the name has changed at some stage Cheers, Dave On 3/31/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi gang. Sorry to bug the group with this stuff, but, i have now purchased the Premium Glossy Photo Paper for my prints. There are 3 profiles that come up for Premium Glossy and several other papers. Before i go and waste a bunch of paper, is there any difference or is there one i should start with etc. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Equine Photography 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: bags bags bags
I have a 200 and a 500. Only problem is when they are full, they are hard to carry over the shoulder and the top strap is offset and tend to lean forward.My Nikon 0-200VR does not fit well in the 200 Other than that, great bags. I now use the Lowepro mini trekker, easier ot carry. Dave On 3/31/07, Nick Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have the Stealth Reporter 200. I think it should carry your list fairly easily. When I used it, it carried my EOS10D with 17-40/4L attached, the 70-200/4L, a 50mm, big flash, and quite a number of little things. Now I use it as my portable lighting bag. My only complaint is that it sticks out too far away from my body while shooting. Also I have the version where there are two buckles on the top flap, they've since gone to only one buckle on the Stealth series. And I don't know what else they've changed. On 3/30/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have more freekin' camera bags than I know what to do with. But I don't have a good bag that will hold the K10D plus DA14, DA21, FA28, FA43 and DA70, with one lens mounted on the camera, and still a) have enough room to carry all the other junk I often carry (batteries, cards, remote, notebook, book to read, cell phone, Epson P2000 etc ... NO laptop) and b) carry all that and still work out of it. I have bags that will FIT all that but are useless to work out of, bags that are wonderful to work out of but only carry two lenses comfortably ... etc etc. My Domkes *almost* do it but the F6 is a little too tight, the F3 is too deep, the F2 gets too large, etc etc etc. So I began a search for that next 'perfect bag' to fulfill those requirements a couple of weeks ago. After looking at a lot of bags, I think I'm coming down to a decision. The Lowepro Stealth Reporter series design works well and they have a wide range of sizes. The D100 is too small ... I tried one of them, stuff doesn't fit. The D200 looks like it might work and the D300 really has to work ... but the D200 and D300 are out of stock locally so I can't try my stuff in them. I *will not* buy another bag that I do not fit my stuff into physically and see how it works. The other two are the Crumpler (famous for the worlds *worst* website... not to mention stupid bag names) 6 Million Dollar Home and 7 Million Dollar Home. But nobody carries them in stock locally. My local dealer told me the other day that one of his distributors does carry Crumpler and maybe he had a '6 Million Dollar Home' that he could bring in for me to look at. If I don't call you today, figure he doesn't have one. He didn't call. So this morning I called BH and asked if it would be all right if I ordered *four* bags ... both Crumplers and both Lowepros ... and then returned three. It's worth the shipping charges to get the right one, to me. They said no problem, so four bags are on their way to me now... Of course, my local dealer calls me back about an hour after that. ;-) Our distributor didn't have a 6, but he had a 5 and a 7, dropped them off... The 5 Million Dollar Home is obviously too small so I didn't bother looking at it much, but it does seem nicely made. The 7 Million Dollar Home is very nice. Everything fit the way I wanted it to and is well protected, and there's a ton more room both above the gear and in pockets to handle all the other incidentals. It's nicely styled ... trim and not an obvious camera bag ... and looks to be well made. Blue with an orange interior isn't quite my thing but it seems a very workable bag. I don't know whether the 6 will actually have enough room, based on how everything fits in the 7 ... It's about two inches smaller both in length and height, but the same front to back. Anyone else using these bags? What do you carry in them? how do you like them? Please ... only the Lowepro Stealth Reporter D200-D300 and the Crumpler 6/7 Million Dollar Home bags. I don't want to even think about anything else at this point. Once I settle on this one, I'm going to do a fire sale on all the ones I don't use... ! Godfrey -- 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 -- 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: spoof mail on ebay too good not to share
David J Brooks wrote: On 3/31/07, keith_w [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ann sanfedele wrote: I quote: Fashion life, movement joy; Welcome to our website: www.yumingzhu122.com we sell many up-to-date kinds of athletic shoes, bags, jewelries. we are much too glad to serve for you . we believed we are the best, Also believed you can intend to harvest in our store, believed we and you, we e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] msn on-line:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sounds like something i might of written. LOL No way. It's all *spelled* correctly. ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO:Tamron SP70-150mm 2.8 on the K10D 3 test shots
I know, that's how I use my Tamron SP 70-150mm and the Tamron SP17mm 3.5, for the others I got manual Pentax adapters :-) Greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of J. C. O'Connell Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2007 6:40 PM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: PESO:Tamron SP70-150mm 2.8 on the K10D 3 test shots The nice part of it all is you can get KA type adaptall-2 adapters to maintain autoexposure on the current crop of pentax DSLRS. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim King Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2007 12:30 PM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: PESO:Tamron SP70-150mm 2.8 on the K10D 3 test shots Markus Maurer wrote on Sat, 31 Mar 2007 02:02:55 -0800: Hi Jim Are you looking for the soft focus feature or just for a fast Tamron SP zoom? I collect Tamron SP Adaptall-2 lenses and already have most of the zooms. I'm quite interested in this specific lens, partly because of its reputation as a very sharp fast conventional optic and also because I'd like to experiment with the progressive variable softening feature (I already have all of the Pentax soft focus lenses). Unfortunately I've never seen one for sale - either it was rare to begin with or those who own one like it too much to sell it! ;) The soft focus ring settings 1-3 are nice for full portrait shots or flower close-ups with uniform backgrounds. If the background is too busy the bokeh with the soft focus ring engaged is harsh and unpleasant . I will have to experiment a bit with that feature on the K10D, I last used it on film and only liked about 1 out of 10 soft focus shots :-( Thanks for this info. It's consistent with my results using the Pentax soft focus lenses as well. But there are certain images where the spherical aberration (I think that's what it is) of a soft focus lens adds just the right dreamy/foggy look. The slower non SP 70-150mm 3.5 Tamron is very inexpensive here but I can't say anything about it's quality and if it is similar to the SP one. The reports on the regular version are not as good, and of course it's slower. The same is true for the SP 70-210 3.5/4 zoom lens. Again a heavy but well built lens. Yes, I already have this one, as well as the even more highly regarded SP 70-210 f3.5 constant aperture version which I recently found on eBay. The latter is said to be the best MF zoom ever made in this range. I'm looking forward to comparing it with my Pentax A 70-210 f4 when I get the time. It's amazing how inexpensive most of these lenses are - it seems that nobody is interested in MF zooms any more. Ah well - the joys of collecting are even greater when the cost is reasonable. Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Universcale
That's damn neat! thanks Godfrey On Mar 31, 2007, at 2:18 PM, Perry Pellechia wrote: Ran across this little web-app and found it quite fascinating. It is a little interactive demonstration of the scale of the Universe and things in it. Brought to you be the good folks at Nikon: http://www.nikon.co.jp/main/eng/feelnikon/discovery/universcale/ index_f.htm Hope you find this as interesting as I did, -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO:Welder
Markus Maurer wrote: http://www.mypage.bluewin.ch/solicom/schweisser.jpg Lovely! Wouldn't change a thing. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: April PUG is open
I agree Dan, this is really the surprise photo for me too and thanks to Adelheid/Jostein for the work as well. greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Daniel J. Matyola Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2007 9:37 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: April PUG is open Thanks a lot, Adelheid, for all you great work in putting together another fine PUG. Several interesting submissions, but I think that Why Did the Salmon Cross the Road?, by Harald Rust is not only a great photograph, but also best fits the theme of the month. Dan M On 3/31/07, AvK [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi folks, the April PUG is open, it can be viewed at http://pug.komkon.org Have Fun - I like the salmon shot. :-) Best Adelheid -- Feel free - 10 GB Mailbox, 100 FreeSMS/Monat ... Jetzt GMX TopMail testen: http://www.gmx.net/de/go/topmail -- 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:Welder
Hi Mark Thanks! Getting unusual photographic moments like that is of the benefits of working at unusal night hours for me :-) Greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Roberts Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2007 11:51 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO:Welder Markus Maurer wrote: http://www.mypage.bluewin.ch/solicom/schweisser.jpg Lovely! Wouldn't change a thing. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: Ooooops!!!
That's what happens when the fire brigade tries to be faster than the laws of physics allow: http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/770012/display/8452280 Freehand shot across the river Meuse with a Tokina 500 mm mirror lens. 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: Bird Test for the K10D
Mark Roberts wrote: No fuzzy robins please. That's not really fair - baby robins are always fuzzy! :-) http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7d601334.jpg :-) Nice shot of the mom and nest - and wild background there too! It's not a robin and somehow I never got this onto my website - but here's a shot of fuzzy cardinal - http://www.markcassino.com/temp/b01152.jpg :-) - MCC -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Photography Kalamazoo, Michigan www.markcassino.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
