Re: About to pull the trigger on the FA43 Limited...... Some thoughts?
On May 26, 2007, at 9:10 PM, AlexG wrote: What bothers me about the 40 is that it's so variable. It will give me a super-nice pic once and again, other times the pics will be slightly off. Some sligt misfocus (this is with AF, never happens on the 50) ... Um ... e ... AF isn't infallible. I've had AF errors happen with every and any lens, and every AF camera I've ever had. For best, most accurate focusing with an SLR, nothing beats a good focusing screen, good viewfinder optics, an eyepiece magnifier and manual focus. ... An old photography book I have says you could really change the picture in the darkroom if you knew what you were doing. LOL!!! You should look up Jerry Uelsmann ... He's been doing tricks with photography since the 1950s that would astound you. LONG before anyone even dreamed of Photoshop! And before him, Man Ray, Ansel Adams, virtually every great photographer and printer who ever learned how to make a print... The whole two eye open thing, I haven't been able to do it with the digitals yet, neither with the 40 or the 50. Huh? I am almost *always* two eye open with any camera and lens. Particularly with a long lens, and particularly at sports events: it's how you keep the camera on the subject when the subject is moving fast in a high magnification field of view. The FA43 is an exceptional lens. So is the FA50/1.4, but the 43 produces a sweeter rendering quality. There's no good metric for that, you either see it or you don't. But both are good enough for practical purposes to do anything you want ... I would choose between any of the Pentax prime lenses for FoV, nothing else is going to be that far different. G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PAW 2007 - 24, 24a, 24b - GDG
Thanks Boris ... But do you have any other opinions or critique of them to share? G On May 26, 2007, at 8:46 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: Yep, I think it would work as hmmm a modern triptych ;-). http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24a.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24b.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 533x800-imgp3026.jpg
2007/5/26, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Cheers Alun ;-) Nice to meet you, SeeingEye! ;-) Jostein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Chill Out Surfer #2
Re surfers; my thoughts exactly! :-) Thanks for commenting, Dave. Jostein 2007/5/26, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: These shots just reinforce my opinion that surfers, as a sub group of the human race, are nuts. Surfing in the North Sea!?! I thought the locals here were out of their tree surfing in winter. Great shot, of a crazy person. :-) Cheers, Dave On 5/26/07, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?album=1pos=2#nav_pic Got this shot of another surfer just before sunset, the same day. That outing in March is the only high-quality time I've had with the K10D so far. Will be amended come June, though, so there's no more time for frustration...:-) Cheers, Jostein -- 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: Chill Out Surfer #2
Thanks, Bob. Actually, your comment is exactly what I thought when working on the shot in the raw converterer. I ended up spending most of the time getting the waves right, and the colours as I remembered them. But I couldn't bring myself to call the PESO a wave with man pollutant :-) Cheers, Jostein 2007/5/26, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I really like the way you've captured the backlight through the waves in the first shot. That's far more interesting to me than the surfer, although it's still a pretty good shot of the surfer. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of AlunFoto Sent: 26 May 2007 10:08 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Chill Out Surfer #2 http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?album=1pos=2#nav_pic Got this shot of another surfer just before sunset, the same day. That outing in March is the only high-quality time I've had with the K10D so far. Will be amended come June, though, so there's no more time for frustration...:-) Cheers, Jostein -- 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: Chill Out Surfer #2
Thanks AlexG, I'm quite happy with the exposure logic in K10D, it seems to get things right most of the time. In these shots I think the low position of the sun helped a good lot too. Come to think of it, that's probably why there's so much nice colour in the water in the first shot too... Jostein 2007/5/26, AlexG [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Really excellent shots. Framing is nice and exposure is bang-on. Usually the highlights on the water are so beyond blown, but in this case they're perfect! On 5/26/07, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, found the second surfer. Somehow it looks like a still frame from a movie about some kind of superhumans... Julia's chuckling by my side. Boris AlunFoto wrote: http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?album=1pos=2#nav_pic Got this shot of another surfer just before sunset, the same day. That outing in March is the only high-quality time I've had with the K10D so far. Will be amended come June, though, so there's no more time for frustration...:-) Cheers, Jostein -- 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: Chill Out Surfer #2
In this case, I suspect they're freezing their nuts off as well... :-) Jostein 2007/5/26, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]: In a message dated 5/26/2007 6:32:18 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?album=1pos=2#nav_pic Got this shot of another surfer just before sunset, the same day. That outing in March is the only high-quality time I've had with the K10D so far. Will be amended come June, though, so there's no more time for frustration...:-) Cheers, Jostein === Nice light. Well, we all knew surfers are nuts. B, again. Marnie aka Doe :-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** 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: Chill Out Surfer #2
LOL. Kinda X-men from the sea? Cool idea. Jostein 2007/5/26, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Well, found the second surfer. Somehow it looks like a still frame from a movie about some kind of superhumans... Julia's chuckling by my side. Boris AlunFoto wrote: http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?album=1pos=2#nav_pic Got this shot of another surfer just before sunset, the same day. That outing in March is the only high-quality time I've had with the K10D so far. Will be amended come June, though, so there's no more time for frustration...:-) Cheers, Jostein -- 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: Chill Out Surfer #2
Darn, I thought I had curbed the haziness well enough in the contrast settings. The wind was rather brisk and whipped up a lot of spray from the waves. Fortunately the camera stayed dry because the wind was from the land side, but I had several potentially nice shots ruined by it. The colours may be a bit over the top, I pumped them up a bit to convey the sunset feeling of the moment. Thanks for commenting, Godfrey. It's much appreciated. Jostein 2007/5/26, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On May 26, 2007, at 2:08 AM, AlunFoto wrote: http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?album=1pos=2#nav_pic Got this shot of another surfer just before sunset, the same day. That outing in March is the only high-quality time I've had with the K10D so far. Will be amended come June, though, so there's no more time for frustration...:-) Another nice one, although it seems a little too yellow and hazy on my screen. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: How to make Raw Therapee look non-crappy
Hi Alex, Nice work. Much better. Many thanks! Ciao, Peter in western Sydney AlexG wrote: Raw Therapee is a nice RAW converter. It's absolutely free and destroys Bibble co. in terms of output quality and usability. As for the interface it's butt-fugly. Some kind of off-white creamy color. Bleh. There is a file in the installed folder caled GTKRC, with no extension. This is a text file that stores the interface settings. Basically it defiles the colors that are applied to predefined interface elements. I adapted a Linux theme called Marble-Look for RT. Here is the final result: http://farm1.static.flickr.com/207/515582267_c2667f81f8_o.jpg Here is the text, you can just delete the contents of the GTKRC file and paste this in instead. Save, close, done: -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: MTF program line on K10D 16-45
Yes I sometimes notided that behaviour. Solved the thing by keeping the use of MTF and ditching Auto-ISO. ISO can e changed quite quickly on the K10D and if I neeed an ISO value, I can pick SV mode. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PAW 2007 - 24, 24a, 24b - GDG
I put all three beside each other on the screen, the seismograph on the left, pillar in the middle, the one with the light on the right. I can't recognise the other objects in that shot, but the central theme of the other two seems to be earthquakes? The first thing that struck me was the roughness of the walls in the flank shots compared to the smoothness of the pillar and ceiling. Next thing I thought was that the pillar image has a composition that stands on its own much better than do the flanks. After looking at it for a whike, I think there is an imbalance in the triptych because both the flanks have compositions with points of gravity to the left of their frames. The way the shadows fall contributes to this end too. The flanks have light sources on the right hand side, while the pillars are illuminated from the left. I can't decide if I like this imbalance or not. On one hand, the skew conveys a lability which, to me, adds to a message about what building in quake zones must be like. On the other hand, the pillar shot conveys strength and stability in such a way that I keep thinking the objects other shots should have been huddled up against it in a more symmetrical composition, builiding up around the centre image. Maybe this tension is a strength of the trio in itself... If the triptych is not about earthquakes, just ignore this post. :-) Cheers, Jostein 2007/5/27, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I went to the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University, yesterday to see the exhibit that I had seen a documentary movie of last week. It is an exhibit of Gordon Parks' work, and I must say they are stunningly powerful photographs. Well worth it for anyone in the area who might have an interest in photography... See http://museum.stanford.edu/ for information about the museum, show calendar and hours. Anyway, after I walked the exhibit it put me into the mood of seeing photographs. I had a camera with me ... of course ... so I spent some time meandering about the museum and grounds. This set forms a triptych ... http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24a.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24b.htm Comments, critique, and all flames appreciated. enjoy Godfrey www.gdgphoto.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: Wheatfield on the Highway
Go Bill! -- 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: GFM Atendees Contact Details
On 27/5/07, David Savage, discombobulated, unleashed: This will count as an emergency situation that could go either way, as I suspect if Cotty has his way I will be denied entry ;-) Someone pickin a banjo here? -- 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
Image tone and contrast settings, K10D
What does every one here have there image tone and contrast setting on? I ask this because i ran into a guy the other day with a K10D and a 360FGZ flash. He asked me If my K10D over exposes and have I heard about it. He stated that he got from somewhere, to set image tone to bright and to set Contrast to -2. I tried it and didn't notice much difference. Interested to hear all the differing opions on this matter. James -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Twin flash not working.
I have 2 flashes, a AF360FGZ and a AF280T which I intended to use for macro work with my SMC Takumar macro 100 plus an extention tube on my K10D. I made up a flash Bracket at work and used the pentax 5P cables to connect everything together. Set both flashes to manual full power only to discover that only the 280T fired. The 360 wouldn't fire at all, hence harsh shadows. could any one explain what is happening here? I do know not to mix flashes with different number of contacts but with both flashes set to manual, figured it wouldn't make any difference. James -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Wheatfield on the Highway
On 5/26/07, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Please forgive any typos, I really don't like laptop keyboards Welcome to my world. lol Drive safe Dave William Robb -- 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: Twin flash not working.
This is not unique to the K10D. I tried to use a AF500-FTZ and a AF400T simultaneously on both Z-1 and *istD, connecting as you did with 5P cables. However, my result was the opposite; the FTZ flash fired, but not the T. I can't give you a good explanation of why this happens, but it seems that the T-series (ie. analogue flashes) can't be triggered together with digital flashes for some reason. One possibility is that the 5P cord relays information between camera and flash in such a way that it excludes one of the flashes from the conversation all together. Perhaps the camera has to decide which communication protocol it has to use. Have you tried using a 3rd party X-shoe and cable with only the centre-contact connected? Perhaps that disables any advanced communication exchange between flash and camera. Alternatively, you can use a slave trigger mounted on the bracket, and connect one of the flashes to the trigger. hth, Jostein 2007/5/27, jim [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I have 2 flashes, a AF360FGZ and a AF280T which I intended to use for macro work with my SMC Takumar macro 100 plus an extention tube on my K10D. I made up a flash Bracket at work and used the pentax 5P cables to connect everything together. Set both flashes to manual full power only to discover that only the 280T fired. The 360 wouldn't fire at all, hence harsh shadows. could any one explain what is happening here? I do know not to mix flashes with different number of contacts but with both flashes set to manual, figured it wouldn't make any difference. James -- 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: Image tone and contrast settings, K10D
I really can't remember. As I only shoot RAW, it's never been something I've paid much attention to. Cheers, Dave On 5/27/07, jim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What does every one here have there image tone and contrast setting on? I ask this because i ran into a guy the other day with a K10D and a 360FGZ flash. He asked me If my K10D over exposes and have I heard about it. He stated that he got from somewhere, to set image tone to bright and to set Contrast to -2. I tried it and didn't notice much difference. Interested to hear all the differing opions on this matter. James -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Atendees Contact Details
On 5/27/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 27/5/07, David Savage, discombobulated, unleashed: This will count as an emergency situation that could go either way, as I suspect if Cotty has his way I will be denied entry ;-) Someone pickin a banjo here? :-) Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Faringdon Doorways
A nice composition. Well done. Paul On May 26, 2007, at 9:44 PM, Rick Womer wrote: This is from my trip to the UK last week. I spent Sunday afternoon wandering around Faringdon, the Oxfordshire town my friends and hosts live in. I love the English way with flowers. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6013891 K10D, 16-45, RAW via ACR and PE5. I haven't figured out how to see the EXIF information yet in PE5, so no further details. Comments invited. Rick http://www.photo.net/photos/RickW __ __Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when. http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/222 -- 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: GFM Atendees Contact Details
You can try my mobile phone at 412-401-1763 but you should know that reception is spotty at best on the mountain. I expect you'll have a few of us offering their phone numbers: Write them *all* down and try every one until you get a response! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PAW 2007 - 24, 24a, 24b - GDG
Nice pics. It's interesting how you have adapted this style. You seem to have refined your vision for such things since you first showed us this type of work. Paul On May 26, 2007, at 6:52 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Uh huh ... In modern use, the word has come to mean, more generally, a set of three images intended to hang together. :-) G On May 26, 2007, at 3:40 PM, AlexG wrote: triptych noun [C] SPECIALIZED a piece of art made of three paintings connected to each other in a way that allows the two outer ones to fold in towards the larger central one: A medieval triptych hung above the altar. On 5/26/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyway, after I walked the exhibit it put me into the mood of seeing photographs. I had a camera with me ... of course ... so I spent some time meandering about the museum and grounds. This set forms a triptych ... http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24a.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24b.htm -- 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: Image tone and contrast settings, K10D
I shoot only RAW, so the tone and contrast settings are irrelevant. Paul On May 27, 2007, at 5:41 AM, jim wrote: What does every one here have there image tone and contrast setting on? I ask this because i ran into a guy the other day with a K10D and a 360FGZ flash. He asked me If my K10D over exposes and have I heard about it. He stated that he got from somewhere, to set image tone to bright and to set Contrast to -2. I tried it and didn't notice much difference. Interested to hear all the differing opions on this matter. James -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PAW 2007 - 24, 24a, 24b - GDG
Godfrey posted: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24a.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24b.htm Great stuff. I really like those. Especially the middle one. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Image tone and contrast settings, K10D
Hmmm. Duhhh, silly me. I shoot raw as well so it wouldn't affect me one bit. Maybe more reading of manual would be the next thing I should do. Tho I hate reading. James On Sun, 27 May 2007 07:11:57 -0400, Paul Stenquist wrote: I shoot only RAW, so the tone and contrast settings are irrelevant. Paul On May 27, 2007, at 5:41 AM, jim wrote: What does every one here have there image tone and contrast setting on? I ask this because i ran into a guy the other day with a K10D and a 360FGZ flash. He asked me If my K10D over exposes and have I heard about it. He stated that he got from somewhere, to set image tone to bright and to set Contrast to -2. I tried it and didn't notice much difference. Interested to hear all the differing opions on this matter. James -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PAW 2007 - 24, 24a, 24b - GDG
Yes, the middle one is intriguing. The unusual perspective led me to study it for awhile. The straight horizontals serve to anchor it nicely. Paul On May 27, 2007, at 7:28 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: Godfrey posted: http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24a.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24b.htm Great stuff. I really like those. Especially the middle one. -- 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: GFM Atendees Contact Details
On 5/26/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I get in to Charlotte late Thursday afternoon, and am driving up that night. If all goes well, and I don't get turned around, I estimate arriving about 9-10pm. Speaking of that, what time does the gate close on Thursday? I'm going to try and make it down on Thursday, but if I can't feasibly make it to GFM, I'll stop at one of the campsites on the Blue Ridge on Thursday night. -Mat -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Atendees Contact Details
On 5/27/07, Mat Maessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 5/26/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I get in to Charlotte late Thursday afternoon, and am driving up that night. If all goes well, and I don't get turned around, I estimate arriving about 9-10pm. Speaking of that, what time does the gate close on Thursday? I'm going to try and make it down on Thursday, but if I can't feasibly make it to GFM, I'll stop at one of the campsites on the Blue Ridge on Thursday night. As I understand it the gate is locked at 7pm, but someone should be around to let you in, but you may have to walk to the picnic area unless you can call someone (which is apparently a hit an miss affair). Depending on how I feel after my flights, I may wait until Friday morning. But the current plan is to drive up Thursday evening. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PAW 2007 - 24, 24a, 24b - GDG
In a message dated 5/26/2007 3:39:03 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I went to the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University, yesterday to see the exhibit that I had seen a documentary movie of last week. It is an exhibit of Gordon Parks' work, and I must say they are stunningly powerful photographs. Well worth it for anyone in the area who might have an interest in photography... See http://museum.stanford.edu/ for information about the museum, show calendar and hours. Anyway, after I walked the exhibit it put me into the mood of seeing photographs. I had a camera with me ... of course ... so I spent some time meandering about the museum and grounds. This set forms a triptych ... http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24a.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24b.htm Comments, critique, and all flames appreciated. enjoy Godfrey = I like the middle one, but the other two don't do much for me. The first also looks soft. But the middle one is nice. Marnie aka Doe :-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** 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
Re: Wheatfield on the Highway
In a message dated 5/26/2007 7:34:43 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I was originally planning on cutting across the state towards Moab, but decided at the last minute (read I missed the exit) to continue south and go through Bryce Canyon and Kodachrome Basin. I will probably spend tomorrow night at Kodachrome, Monday at Monument Valley and then start my mad dash towards the east coast. on Tuesday. I am still planning on arriving at the mountain on Thursday, though it would surprise me not at all if I end up not arriving until Friday. And now, on to the 607 messages in my PDML box Behave yourselves William Robb === Bryce and Monument Valley, alone will make your trip worth it. Although I hope you also get to see Santa Fe. If you do, be sure to drop into the Georgia O'Keefe Museum. There are also photos there of her taken by Alfred Stieglitz. It's pretty hard to miss, there are signs saying where it is. OTOH, downtown Santa Fe is very easy to get lost in, the roads are laid out following old burro trails. So get a good map. Drive carefully. Marnie aka Doe :-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** 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
Re: PESO: Faringdon Doorways
In a message dated 5/26/2007 6:51:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This is from my trip to the UK last week. I spent Sunday afternoon wandering around Faringdon, the Oxfordshire town my friends and hosts live in. I love the English way with flowers. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6013891 K10D, 16-45, RAW via ACR and PE5. I haven't figured out how to see the EXIF information yet in PE5, so no further details. Comments invited. Rick == Nice shot. Marnie aka Doe :-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** 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
Re: PESO: Faringdon Doorways
If still looking for EXIF data, call up images in the Organizer and you should see a Metadata heading in the lower right corner of the screen. Jack --- Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is from my trip to the UK last week. I spent Sunday afternoon wandering around Faringdon, the Oxfordshire town my friends and hosts live in. I love the English way with flowers. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6013891 K10D, 16-45, RAW via ACR and PE5. I haven't figured out how to see the EXIF information yet in PE5, so no further details. Comments invited. Rick http://www.photo.net/photos/RickW Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when. http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/222 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Get the Yahoo! toolbar and be alerted to new email wherever you're surfing. http://new.toolbar.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/index.php -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Feeding Skua Gulls
In a message dated 5/25/2007 5:52:03 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This is what we did in Antarctica for entertainment. We used hot dogs (weiners). They seemed to like them :-) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/Skua-Feedingweb.jpg Scanned from the Plus-X neg, tweaked in LR, converted to jpeg in PSE5. I have an old print made the old fashioned way, and I like the results from the digital scan much better! Walt == This works well hi-key (blown out), nice shot. Marnie aka Doe :-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** 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
Re: GESO - Hertzlia Marina
In a message dated 5/26/2007 9:16:06 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Some nice images. I like the distorted masts the best. The first is really the best composition, but the one with the fish is more fun. === What he said. Marnie aka Doe :-) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** 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
Re: I'v been invited
Congratulations, David - sounds like a great opportunity! - MCC David J Brooks wrote: Received an email from the manager of the York Regional Newspaper Group today. I had submitted several photos for the Stouffville paper from the radio station music fund raiser, and that editor passed on the the Manager, my website. He has asked me to be a contributing photographer for the website. I need to submit 1/2 dozen or so photos that show York region, themed or not. I think I'll do a themed one. I have several decent shots of local musicians, so i might go that way, or some from my rural drive abouts.. I'm excited. :-) Dave -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Photography Kalamazoo, Michigan www.markcassino.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
A Quick Peso for the aroad
This is what I should be doing. Shot just outside Tom's front door with the FA200/4 Macro. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/hummers.html Have fun William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PDML - what the hell?
...is a lunatic elementary school teacher from London, Ontario... elementary school teacher if he talks like this in his class, well, that's creepy... On 5/25/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A Dobo is a lunatic elementary school teacher from London, Ontario. He terrorized the list for a year or less then disappeared. We assume that he is busting rocks somewhere. Paul -- Original message -- From: Fernando [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm new, what's a Dobo? On 5/25/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dobo was my first thought. This thing does sound like him. Paul -- Original message -- From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 5/25/07, Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: He also posted on the YAHOO Groups Pentax Forum. His language was a little tones down but essentially the same msg. He must be a troll. I think it's Dobo, calling from prison somewhere. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- 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 -- http://www.flickr.com/photos/ferand/ -- 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 -- http://www.flickr.com/photos/ferand/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO x2
Thanks Tim, Brendan and Boris for commenting!!! Cheers PS for Frank: the coffee place is called Far Coast and is on Bloor WSt.Thomas (1 block west from BloorBay) nice, cozy and well put ;-) Fernando On 5/25/07, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not a fan of architecture pictures. Guess thats why the first leaves me cold. But the inddor street shot is great. Both from a technical and an artistic point of view. Tim Typo Mostly Harmless - Original Message - From: Fernando [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 2:59 PM Subject: PESO x2 Here are a couple of shots that I would like you guys to see: First one is an architecture shot of the new addition to the Royal Ontario Museum, I can always spot somebody taking a picture of it, so I assume soon It'll become, if not already, another classic tourist shot, so I'm posting before the flood of tourists' images to come ;o). This linked image should fit every browser but you can click in the option original for a larger version: http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=51017size=m And the second one is part of my street stuff, on my cliche project Human Interactions http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=507273396size=o All with the K10D and the DA21. Comments, suggestions and ideas for a proper title are very welcome ;o) Cheers, Fernando -- http://www.flickr.com/photos/ferand/ -- 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: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.7.7/816 - Release Date: 23.05.2007 15:59 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- http://www.flickr.com/photos/ferand/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: A Quick Peso for the aroad
Nice shot. Tom seems to live in Utopia. -- Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of William Robb Sent: 27 May 2007 16:10 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: A Quick Peso for the aroad This is what I should be doing. Shot just outside Tom's front door with the FA200/4 Macro. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/hummers.html Have fun William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Atendees Contact Details
Friday in daylight is better Dave! It's not difficult to find from the Blue Ridge Parkway, but it's easy to get turned around in the hills. Regards, Bob S. On 5/27/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 5/27/07, Mat Maessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 5/26/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I get in to Charlotte late Thursday afternoon, and am driving up that night. If all goes well, and I don't get turned around, I estimate arriving about 9-10pm. Speaking of that, what time does the gate close on Thursday? I'm going to try and make it down on Thursday, but if I can't feasibly make it to GFM, I'll stop at one of the campsites on the Blue Ridge on Thursday night. As I understand it the gate is locked at 7pm, but someone should be around to let you in, but you may have to walk to the picnic area unless you can call someone (which is apparently a hit an miss affair). Depending on how I feel after my flights, I may wait until Friday morning. But the current plan is to drive up Thursday evening. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Looking for a normal lens... FA35 or wait for DA35 SDM ?
Title says it all. FA35 is available (seems I'll have to wait but can still be found) quite cheap. But DA35 should be more digital friendly and will have SDM. But when and at what price? What would you do? I'm not in a hurry at all, just looking at my current options. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Looking for a normal lens... FA35 or wait for DA35 SDM ?
Thibouille wrote: Title says it all. FA35 is available (seems I'll have to wait but can still be found) quite cheap. But DA35 should be more digital friendly and will have SDM. But when and at what price? What would you do? I'm not in a hurry at all, just looking at my current options. The FA is faster (f2 vs f2.8), the DA is a Limited Macro. As far as I'm aware the DA will not have SDM though (you simply can't make small primes with ring-type motors, they take up too much room, micromotors are doable but don't offer a real advantage over body-driven AF) -Adam Who'd go for the FA for a normal, but probably would rather a 28-31 for the slightly wider FoV. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: About to pull the trigger on the FA43 Limited...... Some thoughts?
Hi Alex, Sorry to hear you had such a bad experience with the DA40, I'm on the opposite side, I love that lens, I didn't think about selling that lens even having way too many lenses covering that FL: DA18-55, DA16-45, FA24-90, FA35, FA50/1.4 and A50/1.7 (yes, I'm a gearhead but at least I'm no longer proud of it...), not only I like the size factor (main reason for this lens) but also I like it's rendering qualities and I've never experienced any focus problem. In the end there is always a subjective factor involved in keeping a lens, and that's why it's only you who can decide what works better for you, right? Anyway I would buy that da40 from you if I wouldn't have one already ;-). The way things are shapping up, I'm pretty sure you'll end up buying that 43 and hopefully you'll find the so called 3D effect (comming from a guy that has an order for a 31Ltd on Henry's). This is one of the photos that I like from the DA40, that's my wife expressing her feelings about my excitement on the K10D purchase ;-) http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=369460334context=set-72157594500202302size=o Cheers On 5/27/07, AlexG [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Boris, thanks for taking the time to respond. (same for Godfrey, Rob and Bob ;) ) I know the equipment doesn't make the man, believe me. I'm not a better athlete because my bike is nice, I don't lift more because the bar is nicely chrome-plated... etc What bothers me about the 40 is that it's so variable. It will give me a super-nice pic once and again, other times the pics will be slightly off. Some sligt misfocus (this is with AF, never happens on the 50), or slightly strange contrast, slightly faded colors. I think it's more aperture dependent than anything else, it has to be because my technique doesn't change shot to shot. In my opinion, the 50 can do no wrong, and it rules for marginal lighing. But the 43's pics have a perceptibly different quality to them. I just can't tell if it's Photoshop (there are a gazillion varibles if so) or the lens itself. I suspect it was much the same in the film day. An old photography book I have says you could really change the picture in the darkroom if you knew what you were doing. The whole two eye open thing, I haven't been able to do it with the digitals yet, neither with the 40 or the 50. The only camera that has allowed comfortable two-eye shooting was the Minolta SRT-201. I don't know what vf magnification it had, but it's a big ol' prism. The lens was a small 43mm which should be equal to a 28 on a DSLR. I will be playing with the kit lens in that range for a bit. The Engineering side of me really likes Rob's answer. There are simply too many variables to tell. And it satisfies the cheapskate side of me too I guess I'll be spending a bit more time with my existing gear before taking the plunge. It's the smartest thing to do. The 40 was the same kind of impulse buy this is shaping up to be and so far. meh. Bob, where have the two of you gone for the honeymoon? Alex On 5/26/07, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As for keeper's percentage. I am sorry, but I don't buy your argument. More expensive and theoretically better lens does not make one better photographer, no offense intended here. I do admit that if I was *forced* to choose just one normal lens, I'd go for 43 ltd, but that's my *personal* preference. Notice also, that you may be able to shoot with your FA 50/1.4 with *both* eyes opened, which probably will not be possible with 43 ltd... You seem to like optical experiments ;-), so perhaps it is time you performed some more. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Wanna get in shape? Set a goal, snap a pic of youself, and join the PDML Traineo group! http://pdml.groups.traineo.com/ Because only Nikonians should be fatsos! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- http://www.flickr.com/photos/ferand/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Looking for a normal lens... FA35 or wait for DA35 SDM ?
On 5/27/07, Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: FA35 is available (seems I'll have to wait but can still be found) quite cheap. But DA35 should be more digital friendly and will have SDM. But when and at what price? What would you do? I'm not in a hurry at all, just looking at my current options. Have you considered the 31 Limited? -- Sandy Harris Quanzhou, Fujian, China -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Looking for a normal lens... FA35 or wait for DA35 SDM ?
Well a DA35 SDM is planned as well it seems. Sure, I'd take the FA35 against the 35 Ltd macro. 2007/5/27, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Thibouille wrote: Title says it all. FA35 is available (seems I'll have to wait but can still be found) quite cheap. But DA35 should be more digital friendly and will have SDM. But when and at what price? What would you do? I'm not in a hurry at all, just looking at my current options. The FA is faster (f2 vs f2.8), the DA is a Limited Macro. As far as I'm aware the DA will not have SDM though (you simply can't make small primes with ring-type motors, they take up too much room, micromotors are doable but don't offer a real advantage over body-driven AF) -Adam Who'd go for the FA for a normal, but probably would rather a 28-31 for the slightly wider FoV. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GESO - Hertzlia Marina
I like the reflection shots, nice abstracts. On 5/25/07, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi! Today was very good light and so I made some shots and finally compiled a small gallery. Nothing special, just a bit of eye candy. http://boris.isra-shop.com/hertzlia_marina/index.html Have your say! Thanks. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- http://www.flickr.com/photos/ferand/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Chill Out Surfer #1
I love this shot. The way is composed and the dynamics, I like it!!! Fernando On 5/25/07, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?pos=-2 Thanks for looking, and all comments appreciated. Jostein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- http://www.flickr.com/photos/ferand/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Looking for a normal lens... FA35 or wait for DA35 SDM ?
I had the FA35/2 as my normal for a year and a half, it's a wonderful lens and returned a large number of excellent photos. Worth picking up if you want it soon, if you can find one ... these older series lenses are getting hard to come by. Otherwise, I'd wait for one of the DA35s or go for a DA40 if you want a lens in this range now. G On May 27, 2007, at 8:57 AM, Thibouille wrote: Title says it all. FA35 is available (seems I'll have to wait but can still be found) quite cheap. But DA35 should be more digital friendly and will have SDM. But when and at what price? What would you do? I'm not in a hurry at all, just looking at my current options. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO -- Sailboat and Synchronized Kayaks
I like the composition on this one. Cheers On 5/26/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://home.earthlink.net/~morephotos/PESO_--_sailboatkayaks.html Equipment: Pentax *ist-Ds/smc Pentax FA 28-200mm 3.8~5.6 AL[IF As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- All dogs have four legs; my cat has four legs. Therefore, my cat is a dog. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- http://www.flickr.com/photos/ferand/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: MTF program line on K10D 16-45
Hmm. My standard configuration is Auto ISO constrained to within 100-400, Program with MTF line or Av mode. When in Program, I find the camera does a remarkably good job most of the time, and when I need a different zone of focus I use the Program Shift feature, then return to the line with the Green button. But most of the time I want to be in explicit control of focus zone so I'm in Av mode. I've not had any issues with the MTF program line... seems to do the right thing most of the time. G On May 27, 2007, at 1:48 AM, Thibouille wrote: Yes I sometimes notided that behaviour. Solved the thing by keeping the use of MTF and ditching Auto-ISO. ISO can e changed quite quickly on the K10D and if I neeed an ISO value, I can pick SV mode. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: A Quick Peso for the aroad
Very nice indeed. G On May 27, 2007, at 8:10 AM, William Robb wrote: This is what I should be doing. Shot just outside Tom's front door with the FA200/4 Macro. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/hummers.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: About to pull the trigger on the FA43 Limited...... Some thoughts?
Nice tripod action! (exif says 1/15 at wide open!) I indeed find it strange that I'm the only one who doesn't like the DA40. Everyone else would never consider parting with it. Regardless, that's a very nice shot. What kind of post-processing was involved? On 5/27/07, Fernando [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Alex, Sorry to hear you had such a bad experience with the DA40, I'm on the opposite side, I love that lens, I didn't think about selling that lens even having way too many lenses covering that FL: DA18-55, DA16-45, FA24-90, FA35, FA50/1.4 and A50/1.7 (yes, I'm a gearhead but at least I'm no longer proud of it...), not only I like the size factor (main reason for this lens) but also I like it's rendering qualities and I've never experienced any focus problem. In the end there is always a subjective factor involved in keeping a lens, and that's why it's only you who can decide what works better for you, right? Anyway I would buy that da40 from you if I wouldn't have one already ;-). The way things are shapping up, I'm pretty sure you'll end up buying that 43 and hopefully you'll find the so called 3D effect (comming from a guy that has an order for a 31Ltd on Henry's). This is one of the photos that I like from the DA40, that's my wife expressing her feelings about my excitement on the K10D purchase ;-) http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=369460334context=set-72157594500202302size=o Cheers On 5/27/07, AlexG [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Boris, thanks for taking the time to respond. (same for Godfrey, Rob and Bob ;) ) I know the equipment doesn't make the man, believe me. I'm not a better athlete because my bike is nice, I don't lift more because the bar is nicely chrome-plated... etc What bothers me about the 40 is that it's so variable. It will give me a super-nice pic once and again, other times the pics will be slightly off. Some sligt misfocus (this is with AF, never happens on the 50), or slightly strange contrast, slightly faded colors. I think it's more aperture dependent than anything else, it has to be because my technique doesn't change shot to shot. In my opinion, the 50 can do no wrong, and it rules for marginal lighing. But the 43's pics have a perceptibly different quality to them. I just can't tell if it's Photoshop (there are a gazillion varibles if so) or the lens itself. I suspect it was much the same in the film day. An old photography book I have says you could really change the picture in the darkroom if you knew what you were doing. The whole two eye open thing, I haven't been able to do it with the digitals yet, neither with the 40 or the 50. The only camera that has allowed comfortable two-eye shooting was the Minolta SRT-201. I don't know what vf magnification it had, but it's a big ol' prism. The lens was a small 43mm which should be equal to a 28 on a DSLR. I will be playing with the kit lens in that range for a bit. The Engineering side of me really likes Rob's answer. There are simply too many variables to tell. And it satisfies the cheapskate side of me too I guess I'll be spending a bit more time with my existing gear before taking the plunge. It's the smartest thing to do. The 40 was the same kind of impulse buy this is shaping up to be and so far. meh. Bob, where have the two of you gone for the honeymoon? Alex On 5/26/07, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As for keeper's percentage. I am sorry, but I don't buy your argument. More expensive and theoretically better lens does not make one better photographer, no offense intended here. I do admit that if I was *forced* to choose just one normal lens, I'd go for 43 ltd, but that's my *personal* preference. Notice also, that you may be able to shoot with your FA 50/1.4 with *both* eyes opened, which probably will not be possible with 43 ltd... You seem to like optical experiments ;-), so perhaps it is time you performed some more. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Wanna get in shape? Set a goal, snap a pic of youself, and join the PDML Traineo group! http://pdml.groups.traineo.com/ Because only Nikonians should be fatsos! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- http://www.flickr.com/photos/ferand/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Wanna get in shape? Set a goal, snap a pic of youself, and join the PDML Traineo group! http://pdml.groups.traineo.com/ Because only Nikonians should be fatsos! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: A Quick Peso for the aroad
Nice shot!! On 5/27/07, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is what I should be doing. Shot just outside Tom's front door with the FA200/4 Macro. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/hummers.html Have fun William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- http://www.flickr.com/photos/ferand/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: About to pull the trigger on the FA43 Limited...... Some thoughts?
On 5/27/07, AlexG [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice tripod action! (exif says 1/15 at wide open!) Was the K10D SR ;-) I indeed find it strange that I'm the only one who doesn't like the DA40. Everyone else would never consider parting with it. I think it is perfectly acceptable, as I said, there is a subjective factor involved, I mean, you have experienced photographers like Godfrey and Rob ditching the 31 and the 49 respectivelly because they didn't justify the extra price, and some ppl would consider that a heresy, I think that shows conviction in what they look in a lens and that's good. Regardless, that's a very nice shot. What kind of post-processing was involved? IIRC it was a bright mode jpeg (I was shooting RAW+ in my testing period) and it probably has this sharpening action applied that is aimed to remove the softness of the Bayern algorithm. I'm just assuming so because that's part of my regular workflow but I'm not completely sure. Anyway, was just to show you that with my regular workflow I didn't feel it was a bad performer, on the contrary, it consistently delivered great results to me. The action is from this guy: http://www.ephotozine.com/article/SharpenoMatic---a-digital-sharpening-technique In summay, if I could get a 43 I wouldn't think it twice, so go for it and post some pics!!! Good Luck!! Fernando On 5/27/07, Fernando [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Alex, Sorry to hear you had such a bad experience with the DA40, I'm on the opposite side, I love that lens, I didn't think about selling that lens even having way too many lenses covering that FL: DA18-55, DA16-45, FA24-90, FA35, FA50/1.4 and A50/1.7 (yes, I'm a gearhead but at least I'm no longer proud of it...), not only I like the size factor (main reason for this lens) but also I like it's rendering qualities and I've never experienced any focus problem. In the end there is always a subjective factor involved in keeping a lens, and that's why it's only you who can decide what works better for you, right? Anyway I would buy that da40 from you if I wouldn't have one already ;-). The way things are shapping up, I'm pretty sure you'll end up buying that 43 and hopefully you'll find the so called 3D effect (comming from a guy that has an order for a 31Ltd on Henry's). This is one of the photos that I like from the DA40, that's my wife expressing her feelings about my excitement on the K10D purchase ;-) http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=369460334context=set-72157594500202302size=o Cheers On 5/27/07, AlexG [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Boris, thanks for taking the time to respond. (same for Godfrey, Rob and Bob ;) ) I know the equipment doesn't make the man, believe me. I'm not a better athlete because my bike is nice, I don't lift more because the bar is nicely chrome-plated... etc What bothers me about the 40 is that it's so variable. It will give me a super-nice pic once and again, other times the pics will be slightly off. Some sligt misfocus (this is with AF, never happens on the 50), or slightly strange contrast, slightly faded colors. I think it's more aperture dependent than anything else, it has to be because my technique doesn't change shot to shot. In my opinion, the 50 can do no wrong, and it rules for marginal lighing. But the 43's pics have a perceptibly different quality to them. I just can't tell if it's Photoshop (there are a gazillion varibles if so) or the lens itself. I suspect it was much the same in the film day. An old photography book I have says you could really change the picture in the darkroom if you knew what you were doing. The whole two eye open thing, I haven't been able to do it with the digitals yet, neither with the 40 or the 50. The only camera that has allowed comfortable two-eye shooting was the Minolta SRT-201. I don't know what vf magnification it had, but it's a big ol' prism. The lens was a small 43mm which should be equal to a 28 on a DSLR. I will be playing with the kit lens in that range for a bit. The Engineering side of me really likes Rob's answer. There are simply too many variables to tell. And it satisfies the cheapskate side of me too I guess I'll be spending a bit more time with my existing gear before taking the plunge. It's the smartest thing to do. The 40 was the same kind of impulse buy this is shaping up to be and so far. meh. Bob, where have the two of you gone for the honeymoon? Alex On 5/26/07, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As for keeper's percentage. I am sorry, but I don't buy your argument. More expensive and theoretically better lens does not make one better photographer, no offense intended here. I do admit that if I was *forced* to choose just one normal lens, I'd go for 43 ltd, but that's my *personal* preference.
Re: PESO -- Escheresque
P. J. Alling wrote: Well maybe not that Escheresque, but it feels that way to me. http://home.earthlink.net/~morephotos/PESO_--_escheresque.html Equipment: Pentax *ist-Ds/smc Pentax FA 28-200mm f3.8~5.6 AL[IF] As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. convert to black and white and maybe posterize - THEN it will be Escherlike :) Got the check, Peter - but my mail server wouldn't let me send mail to you (or your address didn't let me in - not sure which) p.s. had the check had a couple more figures before the decimal I might have remembered I had not yet gotten it :) :) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: A Quick Peso for the aroad
William Robb wrote: This is what I should be doing. Shot just outside Tom's front door with the FA200/4 Macro. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/hummers.html Veeery nice. The hummingbird sitting on the branch looking at the one flying really makes this shot. Have fun Looks like that's what you're doing. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: About to pull the trigger on the FA43 Limited...... Some thoughts?
Paul Sorenson wrote: Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Gawds, I recall when an f/4.5 lens was considered fast!. !!! Back when Kodachrome was ASA 10...and Hi-speed Ektachrome was 160. ;] In them days we was glad to have the price of a cup o' tea. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Chill Out Surfer #1
Thanks Fernando! And thanks BobS, Boris, Marnie and Cotty too! Jostein 2007/5/27, Fernando [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I love this shot. The way is composed and the dynamics, I like it!!! Fernando On 5/25/07, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?pos=-2 Thanks for looking, and all comments appreciated. Jostein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- http://www.flickr.com/photos/ferand/ -- 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: A Quick Peso for the aroad
Nice capture, William. Jostein 2007/5/27, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED]: This is what I should be doing. Shot just outside Tom's front door with the FA200/4 Macro. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/hummers.html Have fun William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Lightmeter dead?
Hi, I have 2 handheld lightmeters, a Sekonic L-608 and a Sekonic L-208 Twinmate (http://www.sekonic.com/products/products.asp?ID=2), which uses a SPD metering cell. I've had the Twinmate probably for about 6-7 years, and have used it a fair bit. Just recently though it has not been giving accurate readings, and is about 2 stops over what it should be (compared to the in-camera meter and the L-608). The battery is fine - I put a new one in to check the meter. I suspect it either needs zeroing, or the SPD thing has expired in some way. Is 6 years a reasonable lifetime for one of these? Does anyone know how to zero one? It's a very handy little meter, so I don't want to just throw it away unless I have no choice. tia, Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Atendees Contact Details
Email the folks at GFM and tell them when you will be getting in. They will tell you how to do it, it may have changed since last years Camera Clinic. Also, a recommendation. If you come up US-321, avoid US-221 or the Parkway in the dark (unless you are a very experienced mountain driver, like thrills, or are willing to drive 20-25mph). Come up into Boone and take NC-105 to and backtrack the two miles up 221 to GFM. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- David Savage wrote: G'day All, So I'm flying out late this evening/early Monday morning for my OS trip. I get in to Charlotte late Thursday afternoon, and am driving up that night. If all goes well, and I don't get turned around, I estimate arriving about 9-10pm. I've just activated international roaming on my mobile, although given the call rates it's primarily for emergency use :-). Seeing as the gate will no doubt be locked, I was wondering if anyone would be willing to share there phone number so I have someone to plea to, to let me in :-) This will count as an emergency situation that could go either way, as I suspect if Cotty has his way I will be denied entry ;-) Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO - glassblowers
The concentration and cooperation between these two fascinated me. It was a very cluttered place and difficult to get a clean shot. This was the best one I got. Please tell me what you think. http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?pos=-12 P.J. Alling: I hope I've worked out how to provide persistent links now...:-) thanks, Jostein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Looking for a normal lens... FA35 or wait for DA35 SDM ?
No, totaly out of my price range :( Have you considered the 31 Limited? -- Sandy Harris Quanzhou, Fujian, China -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM check list
From: Cotty On 24/5/07, David J Brooks, discombobulated, unleashed: Cotty is 5' 5 and fat. Whoo, Hoo, some one to bond with. Just a general observation, but I'd say you were skating on thin ice mate ;-) Not too many ice skating options around GFM this time of year, but if you head SW down the Parkway going home, you might catch some kids enjoying sliding rock. http://www.alleneasler.com/cashiersrock.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Dead Mac
I sure feel for you*. *Of course I am quite happy with my ancient X23 Thinkpad I paid $290 for. I find, being poor, that I no longer have to worry about having the very latest stuff, only about whether I can get by with it. Of course, being human I have figured out other things to worry about instead. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Rick Womer wrote: Our G5 iMac has gone on the fritz: half way into startup it just turns off. Period. We've tried all the dodges in the owners' manual, and have tried booting from the system DVD; same thing. So, my wife is using her MacBook for work while we get the iMac repaired, and I will have to bring this Winblows laptop to GFM. Sigh. Rick http://www.photo.net/photos/RickW Got a little couch potato? Check out fun summer activities for kids. http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni_on_mailp=summer+activities+for+kidscs=bz -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: off to Iceland in a couple of days
Amita Guha wrote: Have you been to Ireland or Scotland to shoot them? I'm almost certain they're in Scotland... Alaska and Maine are possibilities within the US too. -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: A Quick Peso for the aroad
On 27/5/07, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: This is what I should be doing. Shot just outside Tom's front door with the FA200/4 Macro. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/hummers.html Holy mackerel Christian and I will have you shooting Canon in no time ;-) -- 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: Lightmeter dead?
My 308 gave up the ghost a couple of years back it was about 10 years old. I queried Sekonic about repairs but they never replied. I do miss the use of the little bugger. -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Bob W wrote: Hi, I have 2 handheld lightmeters, a Sekonic L-608 and a Sekonic L-208 Twinmate (http://www.sekonic.com/products/products.asp?ID=2), which uses a SPD metering cell. I've had the Twinmate probably for about 6-7 years, and have used it a fair bit. Just recently though it has not been giving accurate readings, and is about 2 stops over what it should be (compared to the in-camera meter and the L-608). The battery is fine - I put a new one in to check the meter. I suspect it either needs zeroing, or the SPD thing has expired in some way. Is 6 years a reasonable lifetime for one of these? Does anyone know how to zero one? It's a very handy little meter, so I don't want to just throw it away unless I have no choice. tia, Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Looking for a normal lens... FA35 or wait for DA35 SDM ?
Choice is difficult but I suppose it should be rather easy to sell it (the FA35) later if ever I need to. If money makes it possible and DA35 is not on the horizon, I will go the FA35 route. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... 2007/5/27, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I had the FA35/2 as my normal for a year and a half, it's a wonderful lens and returned a large number of excellent photos. Worth picking up if you want it soon, if you can find one ... these older series lenses are getting hard to come by. Otherwise, I'd wait for one of the DA35s or go for a DA40 if you want a lens in this range now. G On May 27, 2007, at 8:57 AM, Thibouille wrote: Title says it all. FA35 is available (seems I'll have to wait but can still be found) quite cheap. But DA35 should be more digital friendly and will have SDM. But when and at what price? What would you do? I'm not in a hurry at all, just looking at my current options. -- 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: Don't want to sound too alarmist but...
I remember when the alternator for a Cessna 172 cost $600. Except for the FAA inspection tag it was exactly the same alternator as in the Olds Cutlass of the same year which cost $44. So, you guys, go ahead and believe what ever you want. Just remember that car prices more than doubled when they had to put the $600 worth of government mandated crap in them. You have got to have this, it is the law, so we can charge you through the nose for it because you have no choice. What do you think auto liability insurance would cost if it was optional? -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- David Savage wrote: On 5/24/07, Cory Papenfuss [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Citing examples of consumer-grade electronics failing often negate the original assumption of properly and correctly designed with decent components. Take a piece of aircraft avionics they live in a *horrible* environment with heat/cold/vibration/shock/corrosion and last literally for decades. The failures are almost always mechanical, not electrical, and are due to the bad environment. Having helped change avionics, and seen what these components cost, any company that designed consumer products to this standard would be a small niche player, or out of business. I remember almost falling over when I was told the cost of the fuel flow transducer on a PT6 engine. Also aircraft have more stringent regular maintenance checks than do consumer products. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PAW 2007 - 24, 24a, 24b - GDG
I like these, a lot. You're moving in a minimalist direction with your work, Godfrey, and it's developing very nicely. Rick --- Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I went to the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University, yesterday to see the exhibit that I had seen a documentary movie of last week. It is an exhibit of Gordon Parks' work, and I must say they are stunningly powerful photographs. Well worth it for anyone in the area who might have an interest in photography... See http://museum.stanford.edu/ for information about the museum, show calendar and hours. Anyway, after I walked the exhibit it put me into the mood of seeing photographs. I had a camera with me ... of course ... so I spent some time meandering about the museum and grounds. This set forms a triptych ... http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24a.htm http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24b.htm Comments, critique, and all flames appreciated. enjoy Godfrey www.gdgphoto.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net http://www.photo.net/photos/RickW Get the Yahoo! toolbar and be alerted to new email wherever you're surfing. http://new.toolbar.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/index.php -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Help! Need Myths
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 5/25/2007 2:25:39 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I thought the myth is men WON'T ask for directions. === That's a MYTH? Marnie aka Doe ;-) Ever try to *follow* directions given by a woman? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Atendees Contact Details
Great, someone else to call... Norm Mark Roberts wrote: You can try my mobile phone at 412-401-1763 but you should know that reception is spotty at best on the mountain. I expect you'll have a few of us offering their phone numbers: Write them *all* down and try every one until you get a response! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Lightmeter dead?
--- Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I have 2 handheld lightmeters, a Sekonic L-608 and a Sekonic L-208 Twinmate (http://www.sekonic.com/products/products.asp?ID=2), which uses a SPD metering cell. I've had the Twinmate probably for about 6-7 years, and have used it a fair bit. Just recently though it has not been giving accurate readings, and is about 2 stops over what it should be (compared to the in-camera meter and the L-608). The battery is fine - I put a new one in to check the meter. I suspect it either needs zeroing, or the SPD thing has expired in some way. Is 6 years a reasonable lifetime for one of these? Does anyone know how to zero one? With my old Studio Deluxe I would cover the lumisphere and peg the needle to nothing (make absolutely sure no light is hitting it). Then adjust the screw on the back to zero it. But that unit had no battery... -Brendan Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels in 45,000 destinations on Yahoo! Travel to find your fit. http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PDML - what the hell?
Brad wasn't a troll, he was truly psychotic... Norm Jaume Lahuerta wrote: IIRC, Brad Dobo was a 'troll': http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_troll -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PDML - what the hell?
The most frightening part was that he was a teacher, or so he said... He did threaten to kill me, I think he's still trying to find my correct address (I gave him Frank's). Norm frank theriault wrote: On 5/25/07, Fernando [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm new, what's a Dobo? Actually, I felt bad for Brad. He was on the list maybe 5 or 6 years ago. Quite a troubled young man, I believe. Ended up threatening to kill a few people, IIRC. Then he went away. Haven't heard from him since. Seriously, I hope he's okay. cheers, frank -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Reliable inexpensive filters
Where is a good place to buy Hoya Pro filters. I need a circular polarizer and two UV(0)s in 52mm. Larry in Dallas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PDML - what the hell?
That would be rare... Norm Cotty wrote: I hope for no hunger on earth Whirled Peas for me ! I'd like a steak in this thread. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: How to make Raw Therapee look non-crappy
I've been looking for something to replace RSE when I get a K10 so I
decided to poke around the forums and found this.
Oh my gaud, Ken Rockwell strikes again!
Look about 1/2 way down the page...
http://www.rawtherapee.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=166
I swear by the gods that something must be done to stop him, before he
spreads misinformation throughout the internet like a plague.
AlexG wrote:
Raw Therapee is a nice RAW converter. It's absolutely free and
destroys Bibble co. in terms of output quality and usability.
As for the interface it's butt-fugly. Some kind of off-white creamy color.
Bleh.
There is a file in the installed folder caled GTKRC, with no
extension. This is a text file that stores the interface settings.
Basically it defiles the colors that are applied to predefined
interface elements.
I adapted a Linux theme called Marble-Look for RT. Here is the final result:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/207/515582267_c2667f81f8_o.jpg
Here is the text, you can just delete the contents of the GTKRC file
and paste this in instead. Save, close, done:
#START
gtk-font-name = sans 8
style clearlooks-default
{
GtkButton ::default_border= { 0, 0, 0, 0 }
GtkRange ::trough_border = 0
GtkPaned ::handle_size = 6
GtkRange ::slider_width = 12
GtkRange ::stepper_size = 12
GtkScrollbar ::min_slider_length = 30
GtkCheckButton ::indicator_size= 12
GtkMenuBar ::internal-padding = 0
GtkTreeView::expander_size = 11
GtkExpander::expander_size = 11
xthickness = 1
ythickness = 1
fg[NORMAL]= #CACAC6
fg[ACTIVE]= #CACAC6
fg[INSENSITIVE] = #00
fg[PRELIGHT] = #E2E2E2
fg[SELECTED] = #E2E2E2
bg[ACTIVE]= #484949
bg[NORMAL]= #5A5C5F
bg[INSENSITIVE] = #505050
bg[PRELIGHT] = #6A6C6F
bg[SELECTED] = #424446
base[NORMAL] = #919499
base[ACTIVE] = #5A5C5F
base[INSENSITIVE] = #5A5C5F
base[PRELIGHT]= #646668
base[SELECTED]= #5A5C5F
text[NORMAL] = #00
text[ACTIVE] = #00
text[PRELIGHT]= #00
text[SELECTED]= #E0D6AD
text[INSENSITIVE] = #77
engine clearlooks {
contrast = 1.0
sunkenmenubar = 1 # 0 = disable, 1 = enable
menuitemstyle = 0 # 0 = flat, 1 = 3d-ish (button)
listviewitemstyle = 0 # 0 = flat, 1 = 3d-ish (gradient)
progressbarstyle = 0 # 0 = candy bar, 1 = flat
}
}
style clearlooks-wide = clearlooks-default
{
xthickness = 1
ythickness = 1
}
style clearlooks-notebook = clearlooks-wide
{
bg[NORMAL] = #5a5c5f
}
style clearlooks-tasklist = clearlooks-default
{
xthickness = 5
ythickness = 3
}
style clearlooks-menu = clearlooks-default
{
xthickness = 2
ythickness = 1
bg[NORMAL] = #efefef
}
style clearlooks-menu-item = clearlooks-default
{
xthickness = 1
ythickness = 1
fg[PRELIGHT] = #ff
text[PRELIGHT] = #ff
}
style clearlooks-menu-itembar = clearlooks-default
{
xthickness = 1
ythickness = 1
}
style clearlooks-tree = clearlooks-default
{
xthickness = 1
ythickness = 1
}
style clearlooks-frame-title = clearlooks-default
{
fg[NORMAL] = #404040
}
style clearlooks-panel = clearlooks-default
{
xthickness = 3
ythickness = 3
}
style clearlooks-tooltips = clearlooks-default
{
xthickness = 4
ythickness = 4
bg[NORMAL] = { 1.0,1.0,0.75 }
}
style clearlooks-progressbar = clearlooks-default
{
xthickness = 1
ythickness = 0
fg[PRELIGHT] = #ff
}
style clearlooks-combo = clearlooks-default
{
xthickness = 1
ythickness = 1
}
class GtkWidget style clearlooks-default
class GtkButton style clearlooks-wide
class GtkRange style clearlooks-wide
class GtkFrame style clearlooks-wide
class GtkStatusbar style clearlooks-wide
class GtkMenu style clearlooks-menu
class GtkMenuItem style clearlooks-menu-item
widget_class *MenuItem.* style clearlooks-menu-item
class GtkEntry style clearlooks-wide
widget_class *.tooltips.*.GtkToggleButton style clearlooks-tasklist
widget_class *.GtkTreeView.GtkButton style clearlooks-tree
widget_class *.GtkCTree.GtkButton style clearlooks-tree
widget_class *.GtkList.GtkButton style clearlooks-tree
widget_class *.GtkCList.GtkButton style clearlooks-tree
widget_class *.GtkFrame.GtkLabel style clearlooks-frame-title
widget_class BasePWidget.GtkEventBox.GtkTable.GtkFrame style
clearlooks-panel
widget gtk-tooltips style clearlooks-tooltips
class GtkNotebook style clearlooks-notebook
class GtkProgressBar style clearlooks-progressbar
widget_class *.GtkComboBox.GtkButton style clearlooks-combo
widget_class *.GtkCombo.GtkButton style clearlooks-combo
#END
Enjoy!
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Bridezillas
A weird billboard and a weird dog. Shot on a gloomy Saturday in the middle of a roundabout - it's near the beach, that's why it's covered with sand. No, I have no knowlegde of why the dog is standing there, nor about who placed it there. http://mac.tidings.nu/Diverse/Bridezillas.jpg I didn't have my K10D with me so I had to make do with my ersatz camera, the Optio A10. I am guilty of slight Photoshopping on the billboard but not much else. Regards, Bertil -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM check list
On 5/27/07, John Sessoms [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.alleneasler.com/cashiersrock.html And this is one reason that I am packing a bathing suit on my trip this year. :-) That, and the tubing along the river near Tellico Plains... -Mat -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM Atendees Contact Details
Norm Baugher wrote: Mark Roberts wrote: You can try my mobile phone at 412-401-1763 but you should know that reception is spotty at best on the mountain. I expect you'll have a few of us offering their phone numbers: Write them *all* down and try every one until you get a response! Great, someone else to call... I'll have a special outgoing voicemail message just for that weekend... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Reliable inexpensive filters
Larry Levy wrote: Where is a good place to buy Hoya Pro filters. I need a circular polarizer and two UV(0)s in 52mm. Filter Connection http://www.2filter.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - glassblowers
Nice shot by the way. AlunFoto wrote: The concentration and cooperation between these two fascinated me. It was a very cluttered place and difficult to get a clean shot. This was the best one I got. Please tell me what you think. http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?pos=-12 P.J. Alling: I hope I've worked out how to provide persistent links now...:-) thanks, Jostein -- All dogs have four legs; my cat has four legs. Therefore, my cat is a dog. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PDML - what the hell?
Norm Baugher wrote: The most frightening part was that he was a teacher, or so he said... He did threaten to kill me, I think he's still trying to find my correct address (I gave him Frank's). Aha. The *real* reason Frank's ,oving next weekend! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Lightmeter dead?
On May 27, 2007, at 1:16 PM, Bob W wrote: Is 6 years a reasonable lifetime for one of these? Does anyone know how to zero one? 6 years seems awfully short-lived. I've had the one-model-up 328 Flashmate for over a decade and it's working fine. My previous digital lightmeter was a Minolta Autometer II and I've had that one since 1982, sold it to a friend when I bought the Sekonic and he's still using it. I'd call the Sekonic distributor and see what they'll do for you on service. I had my other Sekonic serviced when its calibration went wonky and they decided to do it as warranty, even though the unit was clearly years beyond the warranty period. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
More photos of motorcycles going fast
Just re-vamped my motorcycle roadracing page: http://www.robertstech.com/mid-ohio.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PDML - what the hell?
Mark Roberts wrote: Norm Baugher wrote: The most frightening part was that he was a teacher, or so he said... He did threaten to kill me, I think he's still trying to find my correct address (I gave him Frank's). Aha. The *real* reason Frank's ,oving next weekend! Erm, moving next weekend. (I have no idea what oving might be but I trust Frank will let us know if he does in fact do any oving next week. Keep us informed Frank...) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PDML - what the hell?
Nice sentiment, well, done. Norm Baugher wrote: That would be rare... Norm Cotty wrote: I hope for no hunger on earth Whirled Peas for me ! I'd like a steak in this thread. -- All dogs have four legs; my cat has four legs. Therefore, my cat is a dog. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - glassblowers
The prospect of third degree burns does wonders to concentrate the mind. AlunFoto wrote: The concentration and cooperation between these two fascinated me. It was a very cluttered place and difficult to get a clean shot. This was the best one I got. Please tell me what you think. http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?pos=-12 P.J. Alling: I hope I've worked out how to provide persistent links now...:-) thanks, Jostein -- All dogs have four legs; my cat has four legs. Therefore, my cat is a dog. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: A Quick Peso for the aroad
The contrast is a bit high, but I still hate you. William Robb wrote: This is what I should be doing. Shot just outside Tom's front door with the FA200/4 Macro. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/hummers.html Have fun William Robb -- All dogs have four legs; my cat has four legs. Therefore, my cat is a dog. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Bridezillas
A bride in a straight jacket, a very red dog chained to a pine tree. There's something going on here. Bertil Holmberg wrote: A weird billboard and a weird dog. Shot on a gloomy Saturday in the middle of a roundabout - it's near the beach, that's why it's covered with sand. No, I have no knowlegde of why the dog is standing there, nor about who placed it there. http://mac.tidings.nu/Diverse/Bridezillas.jpg I didn't have my K10D with me so I had to make do with my ersatz camera, the Optio A10. I am guilty of slight Photoshopping on the billboard but not much else. Regards, Bertil -- All dogs have four legs; my cat has four legs. Therefore, my cat is a dog. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Garden Fountain
Paul Stenquist wrote: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6010658 That's a different perspective. I like it. nicely captured, Paul. -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
News from K** R**k**ll
*Fear not we'll still have Kenny to kick around. *News:* *DPReview just got sold to Amazon.* http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=97664p=irol-newsArticleID=999698highlight= Fear not, I'm not for sale and KenRockwell.com remains a one-man website done because I enjoy it. Everything, every photo and every keystroke, is done by me with only one concern: is what I'm writing in your long-term best interests for helping you make better photos? I have to ask myself, why do I visit this site from Heck, (if it were from Hell it would probably be more interesting), every time I see it quoted in a forum somewhere or other. Do I really think it will improve or am I just that much of a masochist that if I read about the sound of fingernails on a blackboard I have to try it out... * -- All dogs have four legs; my cat has four legs. Therefore, my cat is a dog. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PDML - what the hell?
(I have no idea what oving might be but I trust Frank will let us know if he does in fact do any oving next week. Keep us informed Frank...) It may be significant that ovis is Latin for sheep. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Chill Out Surfer #1
AlunFoto wrote: http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?pos=-2 Thanks for looking, and all comments appreciated. Jostein I like the light on the green water. Nice composition which is never easy to do in fast moving action. -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Caracara
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 5/23/2007 10:57:32 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://tinyurl.com/396c5v == Nice shot! One recommendation I'd clone out that shiny white spot on his breast. While it may be part of the bird, it's distracting. Less shiny feathers there would improve the photo. You de bird man, Christian. Thanks, Marnie. I noticed that shiny thing just after I uploaded. I gotta fix it before I print it. -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - C'Attitude
frank theriault wrote: I hope you guys don't mind me flooding the list this week with shots that my 14 year old, Claire took with my *ist D on the weekend, but as I'm sifting through her 200 or so shots, I'm finding so many gems! Were my cat Patches a movie character, I think she'd be Travis Bickle: You talkin' to me? ;-) http://gmapuploader.com/iframe.php?mapId=RJuCMhuaSE Claire will enjoy your comments (as she has enjoyed your previous ones). cheers, frank Get a DNA test frank. She's not your daughter. The picture is WAY too sharp for a theriault! :-) -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Help! Need Myths
Turn right by the store with the red dress in the window, and then take a left at the house with the cute yellow dog. My house is the hundred and second from that corner, there are two or three more corners in between but I am not sure -- graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- John Sessoms wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 5/25/2007 2:25:39 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I thought the myth is men WON'T ask for directions. === That's a MYTH? Marnie aka Doe ;-) Ever try to *follow* directions given by a woman? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
