Re: Processing very old color movie film?
Thanks for all the info, everyone! I think I'll call the places mentioned and see what they recommend as far as getting the film to them without damaging it. I'll be sure to report back on any results! Thanks again, 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
For sale/trade: Single Element Soft Lens from Helios 44K
Hi! It seems I am not putting my monocle to any significant use. If you're interested in such a beast - do let me know off-list. I am not seeking profit, but rather to help someone have fun with this lens. Thanks. -- Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: way OT: configuring a Mac for photo work
On 25/09/07, Amita Guha, discombobulated, unleashed: My PC laptop is on its last legs, and I'm not too into Vista, so I've decided to take the plunge and switch systems. http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/apple ;-) -- 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: Thinking of AF280T flash
From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/09/24 Mon PM 03:08:07 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Thinking of AF280T flash On Sep 24, 2007, at 7:54 AM, William Robb wrote: ... If you can get a dedicated flash for Pentax that isn't TTL, and will talk to the electronics in the camera, I think that would be best from an ease of operation POV. ... As you suspect, there are no dedicated flash units that will talk to the Pentax K10D automation features in this manner. Either you get a fully dedicated flash like the Pentax AF540FGZ or you get a non- dedicated flash. On the DL2, the viewfinder charging/charged indicator works with the 280T and other dedicated (Pentax's definition) flashes. Is the 10D so different? - Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Processing very old color movie film?
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/09/24 Mon PM 07:24:41 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Processing very old color movie film? The film is probably in a cartridge, so once it's rewound and removed from the camera, you should be able to determine what kind of film it is. Quite a few labs still process Ektachrome super 8 and 8mm film. Google turns up a bunch. Only one of those I found can process Kodachrome movie film, but if your film is from the seventies, chances are it's ektachrome. Paul If it is Kodachrome, there is a Swiss lab still processing it. You would only pay the standard charge. Not sure if it deals with the USA but there are ways round that -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] My dad found an old movie camera recently, and he is almost completely certain it contains unprocessed color movie film of my mom bringing me home from the hospital shortly after I was born in 1978. I know from experience at the lab I used to work at, that old color film rarely produces worthwhile results when processed, but my parents really want to try with this stuff. I'm not getting my hopes up, but it would be neat to see if anything came out. Does anyone know of any companies in the US that might be able to process this film? Here's what I know about it: - It's nearly 29 years old. - It is most likely color. - It's been stored in dark, cool places most of it's life. I don't know the brand, format (best guess is Kodak 8mm, since my dad has a couple reels of that stuff in other boxes) or any other technical details. The film is still in the camera, so I may be able to learn more by checking any settings on the camera itself. Any ideas or leads would be much appreciated. John Celio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net - Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO: Industrial Landscape
From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/09/24 Mon PM 08:47:53 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: RE: PESO: Industrial Landscape Bob W wrote: I know what Peter Cook would say to that cow. Cook: Need I say with over much emphasis that it is in the leg division that you are deficient. Moore: The leg division? Cook: Yes, the leg division, Mr Spiggott. You are deficient in it to the tune of one. Your right leg, I like. I like your right leg. A lovely leg for the role. That's what I said when I saw you come in. I said, A lovely leg for the role. I've got nothing against your right leg. The trouble is - neither have you. We do not believe the British public is ready for the sight of a one-legged Tarzan swinging through the jungly tendrils One of my all-time favorites :) His parody of the Prime Minister of the day would have earned him a nice little holiday in Cuba in present climes. - Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Processing very old color movie film?
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/09/24 Mon PM 07:14:28 GMT To: PDML@pdml.net Subject: Processing very old color movie film? My dad found an old movie camera recently, and he is almost completely certain it contains unprocessed color movie film of my mom bringing me home from the hospital shortly after I was born in 1978. I know from experience at the lab I used to work at, that old color film rarely produces worthwhile results when processed, but my parents really want to try with this stuff. I'm not getting my hopes up, but it would be neat to see if anything came out. Does anyone know of any companies in the US that might be able to process this film? Here's what I know about it: - It's nearly 29 years old. - It is most likely color. - It's been stored in dark, cool places most of it's life. I don't know the brand, format (best guess is Kodak 8mm, since my dad has a couple reels of that stuff in other boxes) or any other technical details. The film is still in the camera, so I may be able to learn more by checking any settings on the camera itself. Any ideas or leads would be much appreciated. John Celio This place advertises that they process old cine film. http://www.processc22.co.uk/ There is also this place: http://rockymountainfilm.com/ - Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Industrial Landscape
From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/09/24 Mon PM 09:06:04 GMT To: pentax list PDML@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO: Industrial Landscape On 24/09/07, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: I know what Peter Cook would say to that cow. Cook: Need I say with over much emphasis that it is in the leg division that you are deficient. Moore: The leg division? Cook: Yes, the leg division, Mr Spiggott. You are deficient in it to the tune of one. Your right leg, I like. I like your right leg. A lovely leg for the role. That's what I said when I saw you come in. I said, A lovely leg for the role. I've got nothing against your right leg. The trouble is - neither have you. -- Bob -Original Message- Behalf Of Ralf R. Radermacher http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/770012/display/10325452 That cow gives me the horn. That cow does not appear to be a cow. - Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Thinking of AF280T flash
Hmmm. I have AF220T flash. My K10D shows the flash charged sign in the viewfinder. HTH. On 9/25/07, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/09/24 Mon PM 03:08:07 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Thinking of AF280T flash On Sep 24, 2007, at 7:54 AM, William Robb wrote: ... If you can get a dedicated flash for Pentax that isn't TTL, and will talk to the electronics in the camera, I think that would be best from an ease of operation POV. ... As you suspect, there are no dedicated flash units that will talk to the Pentax K10D automation features in this manner. Either you get a fully dedicated flash like the Pentax AF540FGZ or you get a non- dedicated flash. On the DL2, the viewfinder charging/charged indicator works with the 280T and other dedicated (Pentax's definition) flashes. Is the 10D so different? - Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Thinking of AF280T flash
The AF280T is a very nice flash. Only, make sure you get one, which is able to point backwards (later editions). This is very usefull when point the cvamera slightly downwards, using the cieling for reflection. Especially usefull for photographing flowers, tabletop subjects, a child in a crib or cradle etc. Mine is unfortunately the older type that doesn't do this. 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 Boris Liberman Sendt: 24. september 2007 11:58 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Thinking of AF280T flash Hi! I have AF220T unit which is a good flash, but it can only give me a full discharge on K10D. I don't want to buy either 540th or 360th flashes. They are too expensive and 360th does not swivel. It seems that AF280T has both manual control on the power of discharge and its own light sensor. Do you think it would be a reasonable flash for K10D (in fully manual mode) that both tilts and swivels and can measure light on its own for better exposure? Anyone on the list using AF280T with their K10D? Anyone willing to enable me? Thanks. -- Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.30/1027 - Release Date: 09/24/2007 11:27 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.30/1029 - Release Date: 09/24/2007 19:09 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Gourds
? On Sep 25, 2007, at 1:06 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: Now I just feel embarrassed. Paul Stenquist wrote: Another seasonal pic: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6457664size=lg -- Remember, it’s pillage then burn. -- 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: way OT: configuring a Mac for photo work
I've done just fine with four external firewire drives on my Mac system. They're fast and reasonably reliable. I would add one 500 gig external to your system for now. Paul On Sep 25, 2007, at 12:18 AM, Amita Guha wrote: My PC laptop is on its last legs, and I'm not too into Vista, so I've decided to take the plunge and switch systems. (I know, I've never done that before). I've spent the last week or so researching Macs, and tonight I finally went to an Apple store, where I decided on a basic configuration: MacPro w/20 monitor. My question is, if the most resource-heavy work I'm going to do on this machine is run Lightroom and Photoshop, do I need a RAID? I usually store my images on a networked drive, but Nate says the system will run a lot faster with a RAID. I figured a 250gb drive and 4GB RAM would be fine to start with. What do you guys think? Thanks in advance, Amita -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GESO - The Cabbagetown Blues
Hi Frank Both excellent shots (you're PS abilities aren't crude at all!). I think the first one has more energy - in the second one he could be just talking to an unruly member of the audience. A bit more work on the background and it will be great. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Paul posted a wonderful photo of a blues singer last week. I mentioned that I had a few from a street festival, but that the a horrible background ruined every photo I managed to shoot. Paul's image inspired me to go back and take another look, and I think I managed to find a couple that I managed to tame the background somewhat. As you can see, very harsh mid-day sun was also an issue, but given my crude PS abilities, I'm pleased with these two, taken a couple or three weeks ago at the Cabbagetown Street Festival: http://tinyurl.com/2vo8r2 http://bp0.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/RveqicA-_fI/AvE/zdaBGuU1Xx8/s1600-h/sept_24+001.jpg http://tinyurl.com/2ssef7 http://bp3.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/RveqmMA-_gI/AvM/P8iJs9niMcM/s1600-h/sept_24+002.jpg Comments always welcome. Thanks in advance. cheers, frank -- Get a free email account with anti spam protection. http://www.bluebottle.com/tag/2 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Upcoming October PUG and ultimatum
Depends on the flammability of the sweaters Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED]: ... Aussies are wearing sweaters and putting on heaters! Do they put them on over or under the sweaters ;-} Kenneth Waller http://tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: John Coyle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Upcoming October PUG and ultimatum Tom, take courage, it was 10 degrees here last night - us Aussies are wearing sweaters and putting on heaters! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -- Get a free email address with REAL anti-spam protection. http://www.bluebottle.com/tag/1 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: No boats
Yeah, That's pretty bizarre. In a similar vein, here's one I took on my recent travels around Nsw South Wales: http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/IMGP6332x.jpg Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I know you lot like a good goofy sign shot so I just couldn't resist this one... http://cwaters.smugmug.com/gallery/2793835#199966144-L-LB Cory -- Get a free email account with anti spam protection. http://www.bluebottle.com/tag/2 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Industrial Landscape
On 25/09/07, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: That cow does not appear to be a cow. That sentence gives me the horn. -- 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 Just how wide is this thing
Correct John, i was in one of the escort trucks. There were 6 prefab loads in this run. Laws up here are one escort infront if its a two lane road, one in the rear if multi lanes, but in Quebec you also have to have a rear escort, but we were traveling so close that one covered the other, and the official rear wscort just covered the last truck. The cmpany we picked these up at is in Grimsby Ontario near Hamilton Dave On 9/24/07, John Sessoms [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: ann sanfedele David J Brooks wrote: Sorry gang, one more from the trip. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6451100 These bridges were a suprise to them the first week, so they blocked up the loads a bit for week two and managed to get across a bit better with less damage. The curb is the same width as the load. K10D 16-45 and PSCS Dave another distaster waiting to happen shot - good timing - isn't that the same beast that the lumber truck gave um wide birth to? I think he was driving/riding one of the escort vehicles. Down here in NC that pre-fab module would have a pilot vehicle in front of it with a WIDE LOAD sign on the front and a trail vehicle with a WIDE LOAD sign in the back ... and they'd have a special over-size permit that prescribed their route and what hours they could be on it. In fact, that pre-fab module looks like the ones they build down here in NC. -- 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: Industrial Landscape
From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2007/09/25 Tue AM 10:51:42 GMT To: pentax list PDML@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO: Industrial Landscape On 25/09/07, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: That cow does not appear to be a cow. That sentence gives me the horn. I can't think of an udder thing to say. - Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Industrial Landscape
On 9/25/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 25/09/07, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: That cow does not appear to be a cow. That sentence gives me the horn. What udder nonsense. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
GESO: Photo Shoot #2
Firstly, thanks to all who responded to my initial posting (Photo Shoot #1) concerning the wedding I got to shoot a few weeks ago. Since then I was so starved for another opportunity to shoot people again that I posted an ad on craigslist for a free photo shoot. I got tons of responses but unfortunately somehow ended up with a couple that was way younger than I anticipated. In any event, here's a few highlights from the outting: http://www.exposedfilm.net/mandi/ Comments and criticism welcomed. You guys were great with the advice last time around. All the best, Jerome PS... the website is under (re) construction, so please excuse the flash components if they are still a bit clunky. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: way OT: configuring a Mac for photo work
Amita Guha wrote: My PC laptop is on its last legs, and I'm not too into Vista, You're apparently not alone: http://www.news.com/The-XP-alternative-for-Vista-PCs/2100-1016_3-6209481.html?tag=item -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: way OT: configuring a Mac for photo work
Cotty wrote: On 25/09/07, Amita Guha, discombobulated, unleashed: My PC laptop is on its last legs, and I'm not too into Vista, so I've decided to take the plunge and switch systems. http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/apple ;-) How apropos! My daughter is just getting ready for the transition.* I know she'll love this little skit! Thanks, keith (*) She will get my MDD G4, whilst I'll be getting an iMac, 20 2 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo, with 2 GB RAM and a 250 GB Hard drive... I was just waiting for a good reason, as you might iMagine! keith -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
SV: The Cult of Leica
I'd love to have the M8, but until I can afford to spend more than a months worth of wages on at camera - I'll stick to my trusty old Pseudo Leica - the Leica CL :-) BTW - the Panasonics are not too bad imagemakers (nice lenses) - but just kinda cumbersome to handle: http://flickr.com/photos/bladt/1085606405/in/set-72157601372352118/ 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 19. september 2007 21:07 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Re: The Cult of Leica Leica PS cameras. Aren't they just re-badged Panasonics? Jim A. Speaking of Leica, has anyone looked at/tried the latest Leica PS that is 10 megpxl? I was looking at one the other day and it was priced at about 500.00 and looked/felt pretty spiffy. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.27/1020 - Release Date: 09/20/2007 12:07 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.30/1029 - Release Date: 09/24/2007 19:09 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO - Sightlines
Comments always welcome. Thanks in advance. http://tinyurl.com/2bagpu http://bp3.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/Rvj7z8A-_hI/AvU/tnTLMbsopos/s1600-h/sept_25.jpg 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
Re: PESO: Industrial Landscape
David Savage wrote: On 9/25/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 25/09/07, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: That cow does not appear to be a cow. That sentence gives me the horn. What udder nonsense. Cheers, Dave You wag, you (yes, it's Good Food Month in Sydney again). D -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT Image Repair V2
John, An image like yours with missing or erroneous data is where techniques like maximum entropy (maxent) or maximum likely hood algorithms are necessary to reconstruct the missing bits. I have no real experience or suggestions but if I wanted to fix this image I would start researching this area. Perry. On 9/24/07, John Graves [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok, Gentlemen and Ladies, Here is the best I can do by reducing contrast. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jhg2/ Is this the endpoint? John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- 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: PESO - Sightlines
frank theriault wrote: Comments always welcome. Thanks in advance. http://tinyurl.com/2bagpu http://bp3.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/Rvj7z8A-_hI/AvU/tnTLMbsopos/s1600-h/sept_25.jpg cheers, frank Nicely caught, Frank. keith -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Grand Prix K10D?
This is as much a monetary as a photographic question. I have found the Grand Prix model of the K10D complete with upgraded software and winder for less than £600. Opinions seem divided here on the value of the winder. I've even seen it blamed for VPN, but that was on another less knowledgeable forum. Should I save £150 and buy the standard body or will the GP version be a good investment at roughly £50 over the combined price of a standard body and winder? Your photographic thoughts and/or investment advice would be welcomed Many thanks Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Thinking of AF280T flash
I have one of each, (old and new versions). I don't find the ability to point the flash backwards to use ceilings as reflectors that useful, as the flash isn't really powerful enough. It's a nice idea, but needs roughly twice, (maybe more, I'm too lazy to do the math), the power output to be really useful. Jens Bladt wrote: The AF280T is a very nice flash. Only, make sure you get one, which is able to point backwards (later editions). This is very usefull when point the cvamera slightly downwards, using the cieling for reflection. Especially usefull for photographing flowers, tabletop subjects, a child in a crib or cradle etc. Mine is unfortunately the older type that doesn't do this. 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 Boris Liberman Sendt: 24. september 2007 11:58 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Thinking of AF280T flash Hi! I have AF220T unit which is a good flash, but it can only give me a full discharge on K10D. I don't want to buy either 540th or 360th flashes. They are too expensive and 360th does not swivel. It seems that AF280T has both manual control on the power of discharge and its own light sensor. Do you think it would be a reasonable flash for K10D (in fully manual mode) that both tilts and swivels and can measure light on its own for better exposure? Anyone on the list using AF280T with their K10D? Anyone willing to enable me? Thanks. -- Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.30/1027 - Release Date: 09/24/2007 11:27 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.30/1029 - Release Date: 09/24/2007 19:09 -- Remember, it’s pillage then burn. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Sightlines
frank theriault wrote: Comments always welcome. Thanks in advance. http://tinyurl.com/2bagpu http://bp3.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/Rvj7z8A-_hI/AvU/tnTLMbsopos/s1600-h/sept_25.jpg cheers, frank I don't know why, but Michelangelo Antonioni comes to mind when I see this. Maybe the pageboy girl's 60's pose, or the mod photo angle. Two thumbs up from me (I'm not being very erudite when I say Blow Up is a fave movie of mine). D -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
New computer
Speaking of new computers My house and studio took a major lighting strike on Thurs. A lot of physical damage to the studio, blown out rear wall, large hole in concrete slab, charred areas all over. The stereo that was plugged in looks like a stick of dynamite went off inside! In the house, I lost all the phones and lines, internet and cable tv system. My desktop computer lost the monitor and Ethernet portion of the motherboard. I have tried installing a separate 10/100 card but the computer won't load drivers for some reason. Anyway, if I cannot get the internet working on the desktop, there is no sense in replacing the monitor, so I will canabalize it and get a new computer. My question is, is it feasible to buy one of those external enclosures to make an external HD using the sata drive that is in the old computer? Since it is a sata drive, I was hoping that if I could enclose it and hook it to either a desktop or my laptop, it might be a good external drive. If not, I can always put it in the new computer as an extra drive. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Gourds
You'll understand when the next PUG is published, though maybe inadequate is the right word... Paul Stenquist wrote: ? On Sep 25, 2007, at 1:06 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: Now I just feel embarrassed. Paul Stenquist wrote: Another seasonal pic: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6457664size=lg -- Remember, it’s pillage then burn. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- Remember, it’s pillage then burn. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Industrial Landscape
You sir are a sick man, (I'd say keep it up, but it seems you don't need the encouragement). Cotty wrote: On 25/09/07, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: That cow does not appear to be a cow. That sentence gives me the horn. -- Remember, it’s pillage then burn. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Spam: Grand Prix K10D?
Peter Fairweather wrote: This is as much a monetary as a photographic question. I have found the Grand Prix model of the K10D complete with upgraded software and winder for less than £600. Opinions seem divided here on the value of the winder. I've even seen it blamed for VPN, but that was on another less knowledgeable forum. Should I save £150 and buy the standard body or will the GP version be a good investment at roughly £50 over the combined price of a standard body and winder? Your photographic thoughts and/or investment advice would be welcomed Many thanks Peter As that famous Aussie, Ozzie Wilde said The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it. Get it. That's about what the GP version with batt pack is going for here as well. You won't remember the 50 quid in a month's time. Digital isn't an investment anyway. The longer you delay, the more you lose in opportunity cost. D -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: New computer
Walter Hamler wrote: My question is, is it feasible to buy one of those external enclosures to make an external HD using the sata drive that is in the old computer? Since it is a sata drive, I was hoping that if I could enclose it and hook it to either a desktop or my laptop, it might be a good external drive. If not, I can always put it in the new computer as an extra drive. Sure. Get an enclosure with a e-SATA port. You'll need an e-SATA port on the computer end, too. You'll have to check the motherboard specs to see if it offers e-SATA. If it doesn't, I think you can get a PCI card that will provide an e-SATA port. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Grand Prix K10D?
On 9/25/07, Peter Fairweather [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is as much a monetary as a photographic question. I have found the Grand Prix model of the K10D complete with upgraded software and winder for less than £600. Opinions seem divided here on the value of the winder. I've even seen it blamed for VPN, but that was on another less knowledgeable forum. I like the grip. As for the whole VPN being caused by the grip thing, it's a load of BS. I've had it occur with without the grip. Should I save £150 and buy the standard body or will the GP version be a good investment at roughly £50 over the combined price of a standard body and winder? Your photographic thoughts and/or investment advice would be welcomed Unless you keep it in the box and never use it, I wouldn't consider it an investment. My *istD was a Pentax/CR Kennedy (Pentax's Australian distributor) 50th anniversary edition. I've never consider it an investment. If you really like the look of the GP edition, go for it. Otherwise save the your money put it towards, a new bag/extra memory etc. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT Image Repair V2
I'd recommend posting it to one of the various retouching forums (such as DPReview) There are some real wizards out there who I've seen rescue some really badly damaged photos. Cheers, Dave On 9/25/07, Perry Pellechia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John, An image like yours with missing or erroneous data is where techniques like maximum entropy (maxent) or maximum likely hood algorithms are necessary to reconstruct the missing bits. I have no real experience or suggestions but if I wanted to fix this image I would start researching this area. Perry. On 9/24/07, John Graves [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok, Gentlemen and Ladies, Here is the best I can do by reducing contrast. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jhg2/ Is this the endpoint? John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: way OT: configuring a Mac for photo work
Unfortunately this happens every time MS decides to release new bloatwear. Anger followed by rejection then denial, (or is it denial then rejection), then acceptance. I can only hope that the intrusiveness and annoyances, (and shear arrogance MS), of Vista will make a dent big enough in the MS shield big enough that they'll learn something in the long run, (maybe the right lesson for a change), but I doubt it. Only an ATT solution will make a dent and the US Government has proven that it no longer has a clue about how to prove Monopoly status, or the courage to act, (in fact ATT was a better company when they were broken up than MS is today). Mark Roberts wrote: Amita Guha wrote: My PC laptop is on its last legs, and I'm not too into Vista, You're apparently not alone: http://www.news.com/The-XP-alternative-for-Vista-PCs/2100-1016_3-6209481.html?tag=item -- Remember, it’s pillage then burn. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Grand Prix K10D?
I doubt that the Grand Prix nomenclature adds any value, but I am quite fond of the winder. I've become accustomed to using the winder controls when shooting vertical and wouldn't want to go back to the old reacharound. What's more, the extended battery life is a real bonus when shooting events or other volume intensive work. Paul -- Original message -- From: Peter Fairweather [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is as much a monetary as a photographic question. I have found the Grand Prix model of the K10D complete with upgraded software and winder for less than £600. Opinions seem divided here on the value of the winder. I've even seen it blamed for VPN, but that was on another less knowledgeable forum. Should I save £150 and buy the standard body or will the GP version be a good investment at roughly £50 over the combined price of a standard body and winder? Your photographic thoughts and/or investment advice would be welcomed Many thanks Peter -- 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: way OT: configuring a Mac for photo work
Mark Roberts wrote: Amita Guha wrote: My PC laptop is on its last legs, and I'm not too into Vista, You're apparently not alone: http://www.news.com/The-XP-alternative-for-Vista-PCs/2100-1016_3-6209481.html?tag=item Vista has failed, unrecoverably (is that a word?), twice on my 7 month old laptop. I know a handful of people who have had no difficulties with off-the-shelf Vista, which leads me to believe that it's probably HP's ad-ware bloated image. After the first failure I ran Ubuntu Linux for several months without incident, switching back to Vista about a month ago because I have a scanner that doesn't play well with Linux. Yesterday the laptop wouldn't boot. Again. I tried installing XP, but it didn't see a hard disk. A few quick google searches turned up instructions for disabling SATA native mode. An illegal copy of XP is now installed and running very smoothly. The way I see it, I paid for an OS when I bought this machine. It's not my fault it doesn't work. So screw 'em. After all, they still have my money. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: way OT: configuring a Mac for photo work
I must be one of a small minority, I actually quite like Vista. There are a few UI upgrades that I find very useful. As much as I'd like to try out a Mac (if only to see what all the fuss is about), I still like to play games now then :-), and I'd have to spend at least the cost of the computer again to upgrade software (and not all the CAD stuff I use is even available). Cheers, Dave On 9/25/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Unfortunately this happens every time MS decides to release new bloatwear. Anger followed by rejection then denial, (or is it denial then rejection), then acceptance. I can only hope that the intrusiveness and annoyances, (and shear arrogance MS), of Vista will make a dent big enough in the MS shield big enough that they'll learn something in the long run, (maybe the right lesson for a change), but I doubt it. Only an ATT solution will make a dent and the US Government has proven that it no longer has a clue about how to prove Monopoly status, or the courage to act, (in fact ATT was a better company when they were broken up than MS is today). Mark Roberts wrote: Amita Guha wrote: My PC laptop is on its last legs, and I'm not too into Vista, You're apparently not alone: http://www.news.com/The-XP-alternative-for-Vista-PCs/2100-1016_3-6209481.html?tag=item -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: way OT: configuring a Mac for photo work
Scott Loveless wrote: Mark Roberts wrote: Amita Guha wrote: My PC laptop is on its last legs, and I'm not too into Vista, You're apparently not alone: http://www.news.com/The-XP-alternative-for-Vista-PCs/2100-1016_3-6209481.html?tag=item Vista has failed, unrecoverably (is that a word?), twice on my 7 month old laptop. I know a handful of people who have had no difficulties with off-the-shelf Vista, which leads me to believe that it's probably HP's ad-ware bloated image. After the first failure I ran Ubuntu Linux for several months without incident, switching back to Vista about a month ago because I have a scanner that doesn't play well with Linux. Yesterday the laptop wouldn't boot. Again. I tried installing XP, but it didn't see a hard disk. A few quick google searches turned up instructions for disabling SATA native mode. An illegal copy of XP is now installed and running very smoothly. The way I see it, I paid for an OS when I bought this machine. It's not my fault it doesn't work. So screw 'em. After all, they still have my money. HP's image is hideous, and their additional software is not 100% Vista compatible, no matter what they say. I didn't install anything but the drivers when I got my free upgrade for my HP laptop, and even those caused me trouble. I'm one of the few having little in the way of trouble with Vista now (less than I had with XP). But that's because I went in and seriously stripped down what was running, MS's default install has all sorts of crap running that shouldn't be (Why the hell does a home machine-oriented install have the iSCSI SAN service running? Among other crap) and UAC is a travesty in UI design (first thing I turned off). The only real issue I have is that Vista won't let me uninstall the broken HP graphics drivers so I can install updated ATI-sourced drivers. But I suspect that's HP's fault, not MS's. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: way OT: configuring a Mac for photo work
Adam Maas wrote: HP's image is hideous, and their additional software is not 100% Vista compatible, no matter what they say. I didn't install anything but the drivers when I got my free upgrade for my HP laptop, and even those caused me trouble. I'm one of the few having little in the way of trouble with Vista now (less than I had with XP). But that's because I went in and seriously stripped down what was running, MS's default install has all sorts of crap running that shouldn't be (Why the hell does a home machine-oriented install have the iSCSI SAN service running? Among other crap) and UAC is a travesty in UI design (first thing I turned off). The only real issue I have is that Vista won't let me uninstall the broken HP graphics drivers so I can install updated ATI-sourced drivers. But I suspect that's HP's fault, not MS's. -Adam Yup. There were a couple of HP applications (mostly crap that wanted to keep my peecee up to date) that just wouldn't go away. Uninstalled. Removed them from the start up and services lists. They'd still pop up at the most convenient times. Typically, with any pre-installed OS, I gut as much of it as possible. UAC being the first thing to go, then all the other cruft. I was finally able to boot Vista yesterday after running the start up recovery tool (had to drop the battery and unplug it to get to that point). Turns out remote access manager was corrupt. No networking. At all. And not worth fixing. Since installing XP, I finally have a responsive machine, and I can run my games at full resolution. Vista forced me to dumb down the graphics. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: The Cult of Leica
Panasonic and Leica digital camera models are siblings (not the M8 or R9/DMR of course). Panasonic does the manufacturing, Leica provides the lens design, engineering collaboration on the lens manufacturing process and performance specs, quality assurance testing on the design and additional QA on the finished goods carrying their brand name/packaging. The D-Lux 3 is sibling to the Panasonic LX2, the V- Lux 1 is sibling to the Panasonic FZ50, and the Digilux 3 is sibling to the Panasonic L1. On the earlier LX1/D-Lux 2 siblings, I owned the LX1 and compared it against a borrowed DLux 2. There were NO difference at all other than styling and Leicas branding/QA/warranty. With the L1/Digilux3, Leica's specification for the in-camera JPEG rendering options is very different from Panasonic's. I have the L1, borrowed a Digilux3 and compared the RAW files on a standard target subject. There is no difference in the RAW data itself, but the metadata is somewhat different reflecting the JPEG processing differences. Only other difference is that the Leica model outputs DNG format RAW files, where the L1 puts out Panasonic RAW files (I convert them to DNG format on import to Lightroom). Since I never use JPEGs from the camera, the cameras are identical for my use. I don't know whether the D Lux 3 or V Lux 1 have similar differences now. I've had three Panasonic cameras (FZ10, LX1, and L1). All three have been excellent performers. The L1 in particular is a far better camera than the review press makes it out to be. The Leica siblings are similarly excellent performers. I'm not sure why Jens is saying that they're cumbersome to handle ... the FZ10 and L1 certainly are not, the LX1 was a little fiddly like most compact cameras of its size/design. Yes, I'd like an M8 too. Body and Elmarit-M 24/2.8 ASPH lens, please. Definitely out of my salary bracket at the moment... ! ;-) Godfrey On Sep 25, 2007, at 5:13 AM, Jens Bladt wrote: I'd love to have the M8, but until I can afford to spend more than a months worth of wages on at camera - I'll stick to my trusty old Pseudo Leica - the Leica CL :-) BTW - the Panasonics are not too bad imagemakers (nice lenses) - but just kinda cumbersome to handle: http://flickr.com/photos/bladt/1085606405/in/set-72157601372352118/ Leica PS cameras. Aren't they just re-badged Panasonics? Speaking of Leica, has anyone looked at/tried the latest Leica PS that is 10 megpxl? I was looking at one the other day and it was priced at about 500.00 and looked/felt pretty spiffy. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
darkroom ventilation
Hey, gang! To those of you who have or have had a dedicated darkroom, how is/was it ventilated? The darkroom plans are coming along, but I'm stuck on vent placement and whether I should include a fan blowing in, as well. Currently, I'm thinking about an exhaust fan at about chest level, centered on the wall over the sink. Do you think another fan blowing into the room might help cut down on dust by providing some positive pressure? FWIW, the room will be 8x8, in the basement, with a galley-style layout - a wet side opposite a dry side with space down the middle from the door to the opposite wall. Thanks a lot, and much appreciated. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Industrial Landscape
Cotty wrote: That cow does not appear to be a cow. That sentence gives me the horn. I can't think of an udder thing to say. Well, you usually milk something for al its worth... Cud you possibly be any moo annoying? -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Industrial Landscape
That cow does not appear to be a cow. That sentence gives me the horn. I can't think of an udder thing to say. Well, you usually milk something for al its worth... -- 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: Thinking of AF280T flash
My Nikon SB15 lit the flash ready signal on Nikon FM/FE bodies way back in the 1970s. Lighting the flash ready signal is not the same as responding to the body's flash control protocol for Flash EV Compensation, setting the exposure time and lens opening automatically, allowing HSS, etc, that are what a dedicated flash unit would imply. What Bill was looking for was a flash that would do those dedicated features while using its in-built Auto Flash sensor system, bypassing the P-TTL flash metering. Perhaps the Metz units will do that with the right SCA module, but I haven't seen any proof of that yet. G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: darkroom ventilation
Darkroom chemistry fumes are heavier than air. In the darkroom I had ages ago, a 6x9 foot sized room, I fitted a light-baffled exhaust fan of medium size at knee height to the side of the development chemistry work table and had two air inlets with micron filters on them at just below eye level on the facing wall opposite the enlarger and table. Another smaller light-baffled exhaust fan was mounted at the top corner of the room to help remove hot air. This worked extremely well, and was similar to what the photofinishing lab I worked in had, in concept, although there the ventilation system was much more sophisticated. I didn't have room for a galley style wet and dry room as you propose ... that extra 2 feet makes a big difference! I didn't have running water in the darkroom ... the sink was in the next room. I segregated the enlarger from the wet table with a plexiglass barrier to prevent chemistry from splashing over to the dry side. Godfrey On Sep 25, 2007, at 9:17 AM, Scott Loveless wrote: To those of you who have or have had a dedicated darkroom, how is/ was it ventilated? The darkroom plans are coming along, but I'm stuck on vent placement and whether I should include a fan blowing in, as well. Currently, I'm thinking about an exhaust fan at about chest level, centered on the wall over the sink. Do you think another fan blowing into the room might help cut down on dust by providing some positive pressure? FWIW, the room will be 8x8, in the basement, with a galley-style layout - a wet side opposite a dry side with space down the middle from the door to the opposite wall. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: No boats
cbwaters wrote: I know you lot like a good goofy sign shot so I just couldn't resist this one... http://cwaters.smugmug.com/gallery/2793835#199966144-L-LB Cory some of us anyway... wonder what made you think so??? ;) definitely chuckly-worthy but sad, too - hope your creek gets back to the level where the sign makes sense. ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO -- Frank impersonator sighted in Newport RI
In a message dated 9/22/2007 7:45:10 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ok, so I was looking through some older files, and saw this one. I had forgotten about it. Shot at 1600 ISO. With all the talk of a Frank substitute at GFM this summer it seemed like a no-brainer. http://www.mindspring.com/~happydogsoftware/PESO%20--%20falsefrankinnewport.ht ml Equipment: Pentax *ist-Ds/smc Pentax FA 43mm f1.9 Limited As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. = Hehehee. Marnie aka Doe - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Industrial Landscape
Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, you usually milk something for al its worth... ...until the cows come home. Glad to see that my humble contribution has been such an inspiration to you all. :-) 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: PESO: Industrial Landscape
That cow does not appear to be a cow. That sentence gives me the horn. I can't think of an udder thing to say. Well, you usually milk something for al its worth... True, cream does rise to the top. Kenneth Waller http://tinyurl.com/272u2f -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: darkroom ventilation
My darkroom doesn't have a vent, but it's quite a bit larger -- about 15 x 12. I would think that a fan blowing in would contribute to dust. In my experience it seems best to maintain still air, particularly while film is drying. Paul -- Original message -- From: Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hey, gang! To those of you who have or have had a dedicated darkroom, how is/was it ventilated? The darkroom plans are coming along, but I'm stuck on vent placement and whether I should include a fan blowing in, as well. Currently, I'm thinking about an exhaust fan at about chest level, centered on the wall over the sink. Do you think another fan blowing into the room might help cut down on dust by providing some positive pressure? FWIW, the room will be 8x8, in the basement, with a galley-style layout - a wet side opposite a dry side with space down the middle from the door to the opposite wall. Thanks a lot, and much appreciated. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- 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 - Sightlines
It looks like you paid them Frank. Nice composition. frank theriault wrote: Comments always welcome. Thanks in advance. http://tinyurl.com/2bagpu http://bp3.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/Rvj7z8A-_hI/AvU/tnTLMbsopos/s1600-h/sept_25.jpg cheers, frank -- Remember, it’s pillage then burn. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: No boats
In a message dated 9/24/2007 3:45:08 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I know you lot like a good goofy sign shot so I just couldn't resist this one... http://cwaters.smugmug.com/gallery/2793835#199966144-L-LB Cory Cute. Marnie aka Doe - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: New computer
I believe that you can buy a SATA compatible external enclosure for your current drive. It should work just like any other USB device. Walter Hamler wrote: Speaking of new computers My house and studio took a major lighting strike on Thurs. A lot of physical damage to the studio, blown out rear wall, large hole in concrete slab, charred areas all over. The stereo that was plugged in looks like a stick of dynamite went off inside! In the house, I lost all the phones and lines, internet and cable tv system. My desktop computer lost the monitor and Ethernet portion of the motherboard. I have tried installing a separate 10/100 card but the computer won't load drivers for some reason. Anyway, if I cannot get the internet working on the desktop, there is no sense in replacing the monitor, so I will canabalize it and get a new computer. My question is, is it feasible to buy one of those external enclosures to make an external HD using the sata drive that is in the old computer? Since it is a sata drive, I was hoping that if I could enclose it and hook it to either a desktop or my laptop, it might be a good external drive. If not, I can always put it in the new computer as an extra drive. Walt -- Remember, it’s pillage then burn. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Grand Prix K10D?
Opinions seem divided here on the value of the winder. I've even seen it blamed for VPN, but that was on another less knowledgeable forum. I like the grip. As for the whole VPN being caused by the grip thing, it's a load of BS. I've had it occur with without the grip. - This hasn't been discussed in a while. The sensor (or the sensor plus the Nucore A/D converter) apparently produce vertical pattern noise in all sensors, but only a few people find it noticeable, and only at high ISO. But it is there. I've seen apparently clean images dissected to show that, indeed, VPN is present, just not noticeable. The grip apparently produces (or can produce) a different problem, called horizontal pattern noise. I'm not a grip user so I have no experience with it. Again, though, this doesn't seem to affect everyone, or at least not everyone notices it. I haven't seen posts on it in a while. I don't think it has been established whether every sample of the grip produces this, but most often unnoticeably, or whether only a few do so. So the patterned noise business is a matter of luck--if you are unlucky your sample of the gear may show it to a noticeable degee. If you are lucky you won't see it. I have a pretty good K10D, but my luck ran out recently when my first DA* 50-135 F2.8 arrived with a loose optical element rattling around inside like a marble. Pentax sent me a replacement right away. Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Industrial Landscape
Ralf R. Radermacher wrote: Been quite busy, lately, among other things with a small series of enablements for capturing audio to go with my photographs. More on that later. Here's one I took on Sunday in Belgium: http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/770012/display/10325452 As always, your comments and suggestions... :-) Ralf I hope the beast didn't attack you! made me smile. I like it except for the white sky - but not much you could have done about that without faking it in PS - I doubt the cow would wait until the golden hour. would I be apt to laugh even more if the letters on the building were translated? or is it just a name? Makes me want to know if the word, even if a name, makes the cow being there more ironic or appopriate. ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Industrial Landscape
Kenneth Waller wrote: That cow does not appear to be a cow. That sentence gives me the horn. I can't think of an udder thing to say. Well, you usually milk something for all its worth... True, cream does rise to the top. Especially when we have someone to cut through the bull and steer us in the right direction. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: darkroom ventilation
On Sep 25, 2007, at 10:32, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Darkroom chemistry fumes are heavier than air. Speaking of fumes My darkroom when I had one wasn't ventilated at all, but all of the chemicals for BW seemed pretty tame in terms of noxiousness (is that a word?) But has anyone ever had the joy of working with Cibachrome? I did some Cibachrome work back in the early 80's when I had access to a pretty slick darkroom for almost no money. The stench coming out of the drum after processing that paper was enough to knock you backwards if you got too close and inhaled too deeply. Luckily, I was only 17 years old so I was invincible and couldn't be hurt by breathing bad chemical fumes. :-) I'm not so sure that with an 8x8 room you really need to worry too much about circulating/ventilating. As someone else mentioned, if you're blowing air around you're just more likely to stir up dust. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GESO: Photo Shoot #2
The best part overall is that you were able to show some genuine spark between them. That is half the battle. When shooting people in poses (even casual) little things count. In the shots where she is kind of looking over his shoulder (several of them), it would be better to actually have her lean out and come around just a little more. His face obscures hers just a little too much. Basically you are tying to put the faces on about the same plane. It also helps for relative sizes of the faces. A little more like this: http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/kuresa_0050a.htm http://www.daytonphoto.com/Galleries/Steele/steele_0391.htm The third shot - what I call the near/far shot seems a little disjointed - basically two people showing no interest in each other. I would usually have the far one look at the near one in some kind of loving gaze like this: http://www.daytonphoto.com/Galleries/Latham/latham_0314.htm http://www.daytonphoto.com/Galleries/Bullock/bullock_0127.htm Remember that there is no single way to do things. These are just some suggestions. I think it is a great idea you had to be able to get some practice without expectations being too high. -- Best regards, Bruce Tuesday, September 25, 2007, 4:12:34 AM, you wrote: J Firstly, thanks to all who responded to my initial posting (Photo Shoot J #1) concerning the wedding I got to shoot a few weeks ago. Since then I J was so starved for another opportunity to shoot people again that I posted J an ad on craigslist for a free photo shoot. I got tons of responses but J unfortunately somehow ended up with a couple that was way younger than I J anticipated. J In any event, here's a few highlights from the outting: J http://www.exposedfilm.net/mandi/ J Comments and criticism welcomed. You guys were great with the advice last J time around. J All the best, J Jerome J PS... the website is under (re) construction, so please excuse the flash J components if they are still a bit clunky. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Sightlines
Good capture there, Frank! I like it. -- Bruce Tuesday, September 25, 2007, 5:17:44 AM, you wrote: ft Comments always welcome. Thanks in advance. ft http://tinyurl.com/2bagpu ft http://bp3.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/Rvj7z8A-_hI/AvU/tnTLMbsopos/s1600-h/sept_25.jpg ft cheers, ft frank ft -- ft Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: The Cult of Leica
Hi! On 9/25/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Panasonic and Leica digital camera models are siblings (not the M8 or R9/DMR of course). Panasonic does the manufacturing, Leica provides the lens design, engineering collaboration on the lens manufacturing process and performance specs, quality assurance testing on the design and additional QA on the finished goods carrying their brand name/packaging. The D-Lux 3 is sibling to the Panasonic LX2, the V- Lux 1 is sibling to the Panasonic FZ50, and the Digilux 3 is sibling to the Panasonic L1. Godfrey, you say that Panasonic does manufacturing. Does it include the lenses too? If so, basically it means that when a lens on Panasonic camera says Leica it is essentially Panasonic made. Or may be I misunderstand you?! Thanks. -- Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Grand Prix K10D?
If you need, or just plan on buying, the vertical at some time in the future. I expect that the package will save you money. There is no real difference between the Special Edition and the Standard Edition as far as I know that will actually enhance either you picture taking experience or future resale value. Peter Fairweather wrote: This is as much a monetary as a photographic question. I have found the Grand Prix model of the K10D complete with upgraded software and winder for less than £600. Opinions seem divided here on the value of the winder. I've even seen it blamed for VPN, but that was on another less knowledgeable forum. Should I save £150 and buy the standard body or will the GP version be a good investment at roughly £50 over the combined price of a standard body and winder? Your photographic thoughts and/or investment advice would be welcomed Many thanks Peter -- Remember, it’s pillage then burn. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: darkroom ventilation
Gee, I wish I could be so lavish with space for a BW darkroom. I don't think you'll need a fan blowing air in as well as one for exhaust. You should however have a baffled entrance where fresh air can enter, probably at least minimally filtered to keep out the larger clumps of dust. Scott Loveless wrote: Hey, gang! To those of you who have or have had a dedicated darkroom, how is/was it ventilated? The darkroom plans are coming along, but I'm stuck on vent placement and whether I should include a fan blowing in, as well. Currently, I'm thinking about an exhaust fan at about chest level, centered on the wall over the sink. Do you think another fan blowing into the room might help cut down on dust by providing some positive pressure? FWIW, the room will be 8x8, in the basement, with a galley-style layout - a wet side opposite a dry side with space down the middle from the door to the opposite wall. Thanks a lot, and much appreciated. -- Remember, it’s pillage then burn. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GESO: Photo Shoot #2
In a message dated 9/25/2007 4:12:59 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Firstly, thanks to all who responded to my initial posting (Photo Shoot #1) concerning the wedding I got to shoot a few weeks ago. Since then I was so starved for another opportunity to shoot people again that I posted an ad on craigslist for a free photo shoot. I got tons of responses but unfortunately somehow ended up with a couple that was way younger than I anticipated. In any event, here's a few highlights from the outting: http://www.exposedfilm.net/mandi/ Comments and criticism welcomed. You guys were great with the advice last time around. All the best, Jerome PS... the website is under (re) construction, so please excuse the flash components if they are still a bit clunky. = That is very, very nice. I'd say you have a flair for that kind of thing. Doesn't hurt they are young and cute, either. :-) Marnie aka Doe - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Grand Prix K10D?
From: Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] I like the grip. As for the whole VPN being caused by the grip thing, it's a load of BS. I've had it occur with without the grip. - This hasn't been discussed in a while. The sensor (or the sensor plus the Nucore A/D converter) apparently produce vertical pattern noise in all sensors, but only a few people find it noticeable, and only at high ISO. But it is there. I've seen apparently clean images dissected to show that, indeed, VPN is present, just not noticeable. The grip apparently produces (or can produce) a different problem, called horizontal pattern noise. I'm not a grip user so I have no experience with it. Again, though, this doesn't seem to affect everyone, or at least not everyone notices it. I haven't seen posts on it in a while. I don't think it has been established whether every sample of the grip produces this, but most often unnoticeably, or whether only a few do so. So the patterned noise business is a matter of luck--if you are unlucky your sample of the gear may show it to a noticeable degee. If you are lucky you won't see it. Joe Technical aspects aside, as with photography in general, if VPN or HPN is present, and if it's noticed, probably often depends on how one 'sees', i.e., is the photographer looking at their work with a critical eye or are they blushingly viewing it with self-adoration? If the latter, they might not notice. If the former, they may indeed. Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Sightlines
Very nice composition. Looks a little dark overall on my work computer (which is usually a little bright overall). But an excellent shot. Paul frank theriault wrote: Comments always welcome. Thanks in advance. http://tinyurl.com/2bagpu http://bp3.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/Rvj7z8A-_hI/AvU/tnTLMbsopos/s1600-h/ sept_25.jpg cheers, frank -- Remember, its pillage then burn. -- 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: The Cult of Leica
On 9/19/07, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's a Panasonic LX2 if it's the pocket one, not sure which Panasonic the EVF one is rebadged from. Supposedly quite a nice camera. Cheaper without the Red Dot too. I have the Leica D-Lux 3 (which is also the Panny LX2 - I thought it looked better without the ugly grip on the front.) Great little camera - lots of fun to use. The sensor can be a little noisy at ISO 400 but I'm happy with it overall. Here are some boring sample shots: http://sunny16.zenfolio.com/p1071070963 Amita -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: darkroom ventilation
I processed cibachrome in the seventies. Awful. But nice results. However, it usually took me four or five sheets of paper to get a nice print using CC filters. Lots of work. I suspect it might be an urban legend, but I heard that the guy who invented cibachrome died from too much contact with the chemistry. Paul -- Original message -- From: Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Sep 25, 2007, at 10:32, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Darkroom chemistry fumes are heavier than air. Speaking of fumes My darkroom when I had one wasn't ventilated at all, but all of the chemicals for BW seemed pretty tame in terms of noxiousness (is that a word?) But has anyone ever had the joy of working with Cibachrome? I did some Cibachrome work back in the early 80's when I had access to a pretty slick darkroom for almost no money. The stench coming out of the drum after processing that paper was enough to knock you backwards if you got too close and inhaled too deeply. Luckily, I was only 17 years old so I was invincible and couldn't be hurt by breathing bad chemical fumes. :-) I'm not so sure that with an 8x8 room you really need to worry too much about circulating/ventilating. As someone else mentioned, if you're blowing air around you're just more likely to stir up dust. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: The Cult of Leica
On 9/25/07, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Godfrey, you say that Panasonic does manufacturing. Does it include the lenses too? If so, basically it means that when a lens on Panasonic camera says Leica it is essentially Panasonic made. Or may be I misunderstand you?! Panasonic makes the electronics but Leica makes the glass for all Panny or Leica cameras as far as I know. Nate has had 2 Panny digicams and I have the Leica D-Lux 3 and they've all been labeled as having Leica glass. Amita -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Industrial Landscape
In a message dated 9/25/2007 8:34:03 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Glad to see that my humble contribution has been such an inspiration to you all. :-) Ralf It's not a bad photo, but it lacks your usual zing. Marnie aka Doe(I guess I am being outre to even comment on the pic.) - Warning: I am now filtering my email, so you may be censored. ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: darkroom ventilation
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My darkroom doesn't have a vent, but it's quite a bit larger -- about 15 x 12. I would think that a fan blowing in would contribute to dust. In my experience it seems best to maintain still air, particularly while film is drying. Paul That makes sense. I may just install a fan near the sink and only turn it on when I'm actually developing prints in trays. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: darkroom ventilation
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Darkroom chemistry fumes are heavier than air. In the darkroom I had ages ago, a 6x9 foot sized room, I fitted a light-baffled exhaust fan of medium size at knee height to the side of the development chemistry work table and had two air inlets with micron filters on them at just below eye level on the facing wall opposite the enlarger and table. Another smaller light-baffled exhaust fan was mounted at the top corner of the room to help remove hot air. This worked extremely well, and was similar to what the photofinishing lab I worked in had, in concept, although there the ventilation system was much more sophisticated. I didn't have room for a galley style wet and dry room as you propose ... that extra 2 feet makes a big difference! I didn't have running water in the darkroom ... the sink was in the next room. I segregated the enlarger from the wet table with a plexiglass barrier to prevent chemistry from splashing over to the dry side. Godfrey Thanks, Godfrey. Not sure if I'll go to those lengths for ventilation - probably just one inlet and one exhaust. I originally wanted to shoehorn the darkroom into a corner of the basement that's currently occupied by a toilet and sink. But the more I looked at that space, the more I realized it just wouldn't be what I wanted. And I'm tired of making do with crap. So it's (hopefully) getting it's own room with plumbing. It will be next to the laundry area so it shouldn't be too hard to run supply and drain lines. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: darkroom ventilation
Charles Robinson wrote: On Sep 25, 2007, at 10:32, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Darkroom chemistry fumes are heavier than air. Speaking of fumes My darkroom when I had one wasn't ventilated at all, but all of the chemicals for BW seemed pretty tame in terms of noxiousness (is that a word?) I don't think BW chemicals really need ventilation, either, especially with the (lack of) volume I'll be printing. But it can get stuffy down there. But has anyone ever had the joy of working with Cibachrome? I did some Cibachrome work back in the early 80's when I had access to a pretty slick darkroom for almost no money. The stench coming out of the drum after processing that paper was enough to knock you backwards if you got too close and inhaled too deeply. I'd love to try. It looks expensive, though, so I probably won't. Besides, I already have a very nice cibachrome print from Ann. That'll have to do. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Industrial Landscape
On 9/25/07, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kenneth Waller wrote: That cow does not appear to be a cow. That sentence gives me the horn. I can't think of an udder thing to say. Well, you usually milk something for all its worth... True, cream does rise to the top. Especially when we have someone to cut through the bull and steer us in the right direction. It's a good thing we do, the steaks are pretty high. If we didn't we'd all have to gird our sirloins. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: darkroom ventilation
I never had an exhaust fan in my darkroom (BW), But it was quite a large room the chemical fumes are pretty mild. Cheers, Dave. On 9/26/07, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey, gang! To those of you who have or have had a dedicated darkroom, how is/was it ventilated? The darkroom plans are coming along, but I'm stuck on vent placement and whether I should include a fan blowing in, as well. Currently, I'm thinking about an exhaust fan at about chest level, centered on the wall over the sink. Do you think another fan blowing into the room might help cut down on dust by providing some positive pressure? FWIW, the room will be 8x8, in the basement, with a galley-style layout - a wet side opposite a dry side with space down the middle from the door to the opposite wall. Thanks a lot, and much appreciated. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: darkroom ventilation
On 9/25/07, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: To those of you who have or have had a dedicated darkroom, how is/was it ventilated? The darkroom plans are coming along, but I'm stuck on vent placement and whether I should include a fan blowing in, as well. Currently, I'm thinking about an exhaust fan at about chest level, centered on the wall over the sink. Do you think another fan blowing into the room might help cut down on dust by providing some positive pressure? Positive pressure will only increase the amount of dust moving around in the room. What you probably want is a fan blowing outwards on one side of the room, and a light-trapped intake vent at the opposite end of the room, with a dust filter on it. Seal up the cracks in the room tight (you should be doing this for light-tightness anyway), and you'll be fairly well off for dust. If the floor is bare concrete, either put down a tile floor over it, or seal/paint it with a chemical-resistant epoxy paint. If it's wood, treat it like a bathroom floor in terms of tiling. I very much light the wet side/dry side arrangement in a darkroom. When I finally own a house and build one out, I'll be looking for a stainless steel restaurant-style wash sink, long and low, for my developing trays and rinse bath. Keeps the spills and drips contained, and makes cleanup a snap. -Mat -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: darkroom ventilation
P. J. Alling wrote: Gee, I wish I could be so lavish with space for a BW darkroom. Me, too. I've never had one before, so I figured I should do it right with the space I have. The budget currently allows for stealing materials from construction and demolition sites. I'll probably buy new drywall. I don't think you'll need a fan blowing air in as well as one for exhaust. You should however have a baffled entrance where fresh air can enter, probably at least minimally filtered to keep out the larger clumps of dust. I may put the vent in the wall instead of the door, but it will be there. Thanks! -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Industrial Landscape
ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: would I be apt to laugh even more if the letters on the building were translated? or is it just a name? It's one of those funny new names companies give themselves all over the world. I'll never understand why they think we could distinguish them any better if they shed their household names, that generations of us have grown up with, for something quite nondescript, vaguely latin, and not even remotely hinting at their activity. Arcelor (or Mittal-Arcelor, as they call themselves now, formerly known to the locals as Esperance-Longdoz, Cockerill-Sambre, and Usinor, in this order) is the world's biggest steelmaker. Hope this message reaches you before they change their name yet again. Deutsche Steinkohle AG (literally German Coal Inc.) are just spending millions on a campaign to tell us that they're now calling themselves Evonik. Brilliant, isn't it. Makes me want to know if the word, even if a name, makes the cow being there more ironic or appopriate. Not really. Maybe I'll take a photo of another cow, next weekend, in front of the SOCIETE COOPERATIVE AGRICOLE de la MEUSE in nearby Andenne. They have their acronym proudly displayed in large letters on the outside of their building. :-o Just around the corner is another one that makes me grin whenever I drive along: Farniente Ltd., a lasagne factory. :-) 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: The Cult of Leica
That's a fairly nice collection of photographs. (So some were just record shots, but some showed a lot of imagination). Amita Guha wrote: On 9/19/07, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's a Panasonic LX2 if it's the pocket one, not sure which Panasonic the EVF one is rebadged from. Supposedly quite a nice camera. Cheaper without the Red Dot too. I have the Leica D-Lux 3 (which is also the Panny LX2 - I thought it looked better without the ugly grip on the front.) Great little camera - lots of fun to use. The sensor can be a little noisy at ISO 400 but I'm happy with it overall. Here are some boring sample shots: http://sunny16.zenfolio.com/p1071070963 Amita -- Remember, it’s pillage then burn. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
OT - Pythonesque 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNLQY3bQyaMe -- 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 - Sightlines
frank theriault wrote: Comments always welcome. Thanks in advance. http://tinyurl.com/2bagpu http://bp3.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/Rvj7z8A-_hI/AvU/tnTLMbsopos/s1600-h/sept_25.jpg cheers, frank Intersting shot - they don't look real... look like maniquins -- nice geometry -- I think I know where you took that but I forgot its name. ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Industrial Landscape
Cotty wrote: That cow does not appear to be a cow. That sentence gives me the horn. I can't think of an udder thing to say. Well, you usually milk something for al its worth... Guess someone gave him a bum steer -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Upcoming October PUG and ultimatum
John Graves wrote: Ann, Isn't that one of those big machines that punch out keys automatically? They are big, heavy and noisey. Just the thing for this group (8). John G. oy - ann points to IBM card - figures John must be young ann sanfedele wrote: Rick Womer wrote: Didn't find a time machine, just lost my ability to type accurately. That should have been 2004! Ahha! Rick uses the number pad to type numbers - he probably even remembers what a keypunch is. ann --- Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I chose something from November 2007. Found a time machine have we ? Kenneth Waller http://tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Upcoming October PUG and ultimatum Okay, I submitted a PUG. It had -nothing- to do with Scott's threats. Honest. Really. Nerves of steel. A paucity of digital autumn pix caused me to dive into my slides for the first time in months. I chose something from November 2007. Boy, am I ever out of practice with scanning! Rick http://www.photo.net/photos/RickW Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/webhosting -- 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 Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos more. http://mobile.yahoo.com/go?refer=1GNXIC -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: darkroom ventilation
On Sep 25, 2007, at 9:22 AM, Scott Loveless wrote: Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Darkroom chemistry fumes are heavier than air. In the darkroom I had ages ago, a 6x9 foot sized room, I fitted a light-baffled exhaust fan of medium size at knee height to the side of the development chemistry work table and had two air inlets with micron filters on them at just below eye level on the facing wall opposite the enlarger and table. Another smaller light-baffled exhaust fan was mounted at the top corner of the room to help remove hot air. This worked extremely well, and was similar to what the photofinishing lab I worked in had, in concept, although there the ventilation system was much more sophisticated. I didn't have room for a galley style wet and dry room as you propose ... that extra 2 feet makes a big difference! I didn't have running water in the darkroom ... the sink was in the next room. I segregated the enlarger from the wet table with a plexiglass barrier to prevent chemistry from splashing over to the dry side. Godfrey Thanks, Godfrey. Not sure if I'll go to those lengths for ventilation - probably just one inlet and one exhaust. I originally wanted to shoehorn the darkroom into a corner of the basement that's currently occupied by a toilet and sink. But the more I looked at that space, the more I realized it just wouldn't be what I wanted. And I'm tired of making do with crap. So it's (hopefully) getting it's own room with plumbing. It will be next to the laundry area so it shouldn't be too hard to run supply and drain lines. It wasn't very hard to do, Scott. A squirrel-cage fan in a box with some padding (to keep it quiet) costs about $20 to put together, just cut a hole in the wall to vent it outside the room. For the inlets, similarly a hole in the wall, a bit of screening and a micron air filter (like for a hospital vacuum cleaner) with a little box around it to baffle any light. I think fitting the ventilation stuff in that darkroom cost me a total of $50 (today's money) and about an hour's time. One inlet is plenty, really. A top exhaust for heat in a basement isn't necessary. :-) For BW work, all I really need in water supply is - water to make my solutions - a sink to wash things up after using them - to do the film final wash. Having the sink in the next room was perfectly convenient for all of that. It was a bit of a pain to work with for print washing, but I would no longer do that even if I do film. Nowadays, what little darkroom work I do is done in the kitchen with a light tent for loading film processing tanks. I have a roll of TX120 sitting here on my desk from several months ago ... perhaps I should soup it today. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Upcoming October PUG and ultimatum
John Graves wrote: Attempt 2 at humor. I won't repeat what my wife says. John G. How many people understand the phrase I just dropped the deck and sorter is down? John ah you DO know what a keypunch is! -- (I'm late getting back to this ) I have lots of stories about those days... among them was from my boss who once worked for the palce where they processeed SAT's - He had a sorter jamb and a couple of thousand kids had to take the exams over... most of they were probably glad. I think I'll have to add my 'GOOD OLD DAYS t shirt design to my cafepress store ann ann sanfedele wrote: Rick Womer wrote: Didn't find a time machine, just lost my ability to type accurately. That should have been 2004! Ahha! Rick uses the number pad to type numbers - he probably even remembers what a keypunch is. ann --- Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I chose something from November 2007. Found a time machine have we ? Kenneth Waller http://tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Upcoming October PUG and ultimatum Okay, I submitted a PUG. It had -nothing- to do with Scott's threats. Honest. Really. Nerves of steel. A paucity of digital autumn pix caused me to dive into my slides for the first time in months. I chose something from November 2007. Boy, am I ever out of practice with scanning! Rick http://www.photo.net/photos/RickW Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/webhosting -- 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 Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos more. http://mobile.yahoo.com/go?refer=1GNXIC -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT - Pythonesque 2
Cotty wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNLQY3bQyaMe Now THAT'S funny! -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Pentax Big Glass on eBay
All I can say is that things like that are what earn folks their die-hard status on Pentaxians.com! Thank heavens my LBA isn't so severe and that lens isn't located in the States. Anyhoo, DH is still recovering from my last spree. :-) Yo -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Thibouille Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 00:39 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pentax Big Glass on eBay And this is a M serie? hehe :) 2007/9/25, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Not giving anything away since it's a buy it now, but heres something to point to if someone says Pentax doesn't have any long lenses available. (Get you checkbooks out). http://tinyurl.com/2xyq5s -- Remember, it's pillage; then burn. -- 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 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SV: The Cult of Leica
On Sep 25, 2007, at 9:10 AM, Amita Guha wrote: Godfrey, you say that Panasonic does manufacturing. Does it include the lenses too? If so, basically it means that when a lens on Panasonic camera says Leica it is essentially Panasonic made. Or may be I misunderstand you?! Panasonic makes the electronics but Leica makes the glass for all Panny or Leica cameras as far as I know. Nate has had 2 Panny digicams and I have the Leica D-Lux 3 and they've all been labeled as having Leica glass. In simple terms the answer to Boris' question is yes: Panasonic is manufacturing the lenses used in both Panasonic and Leica digital cameras. Is this a great surprise? Leica has had their lenses manufactured by Minolta, Tamron and others in the past. The manufacture of complex mechanical-electro-optical devices is a global business. More specifically, Leica designs the lenses' optics then works with Panasonic on the manufacturing process. The glass lens elements are delivered from Leica to Panasonic, then Panasonic's production line assembles them with the mounts and electronics required. Products that are certified and branded with Leica's name, whether in the fixed lens digicams or for the DSLRs, have been manufactured after meeting Leica and Panasonic's agreed upon performance specification. A Leica controlled Development and Quality team is housed at Panasonic's manufacturing and engineering facilities. Post-manufacture, camera and lens units to be sold in Leica packaging with the Leica brand name and warranty are shipped to Leica, Germany for further, post production QA and packaging. These units have to meet higher quality control standards, a greater percentage of them are given reworks or returned to the factory for reclamation. It's one of the reasons why the Leica models have a higher price, aside from the brand's perceived market value-add. Modern 4/3 System interchangeable lenses and compact digital camera manufacture is very complex and requires a fully integrated approach to the manufacturing/assembly process to be profitable and produce consistently good units. There are a lot of electronics in even the 4/3 system lenses ... each of my Olympus and Panasonic/Leica lenses has servomotors to drive both aperture and focusing mechanisms, a cpu and flash memory storage to handle the camera-lens control operation, etc. The classical image of a lens making craftsman with a lathe, grinder and optical bench are long past ... ! This is quite similar to the relationship that Zeiss and Kyocera had with regard to the Contax line of 35mm and 645 cameras/lenses, and similar to what Zeiss does with Sony today. Zeiss also has relationships with Cosina for lens and camera production on the Zeiss Ikon camera and lens line, and the new Zeiss SLR lenses for Nikon, Pentax, etc. Business as usual in today's global marketplace. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Grand Prix K10D?
Technical aspects aside, as with photography in general, if VPN or HPN is present, and if it's noticed, probably often depends on how one 'sees', i.e., is the photographer looking at their work with a critical eye or are they blushingly viewing it with self-adoration? If the latter, they might not notice. If the former, they may indeed. But, in most cases I've seen, not without pixel peeping. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Grand Prix K10D?
On Sep 25, 2007, at 5:35 AM, Peter Fairweather wrote: This is as much a monetary as a photographic question. I have found the Grand Prix model of the K10D complete with upgraded software and winder for less than £600. Opinions seem divided here on the value of the winder. I've even seen it blamed for VPN, but that was on another less knowledgeable forum. Should I save £150 and buy the standard body or will the GP version be a good investment at roughly £50 over the combined price of a standard body and winder? Your photographic thoughts and/or investment advice would be welcomed I have no idea whether there's any investment value to a special edition K10D body. I had the winder but never used it, found it made the camera heavy and bulky unnecessarily. I've never seen any VPN from my K10D. Personally, I'd go with the heart on this kind of thing. I own two special edition cameras, supposedly collectibles, but to me they're just pretty versions of the same thing I'd have gotten otherwise and not otherwise more valuable or a better investment: I just liked them. I normally buy a camera based on its value for my use, the cheaper I can get it for the better. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Sightlines
On Sep 25, 2007, at 5:17 AM, frank theriault wrote: Comments always welcome. Thanks in advance. http://tinyurl.com/2bagpu Nice one. A little muddy on the darker values, you could fix that easily with a curves adjustment layer and some masking. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Peso Stack o sticks
Oh that's a messy picture Doug! Regards, Bob S. On 9/24/07, Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: William Robb wrote: I saw one on Saturday, though not as exciting as that. [...] My favorite was about 25 years ago. I was headed up I-95 northbound from Brunswick, GA, past Charleston, SC, to I-26 and home. That stretch of I-95 runs mostly through coastal lowlands and marshes. So, it's long straight flat stretches intermittently interrupted by low ridges for the overpasses. There was a truck a mile or two ahead of me loaded with chicken cages going to the processing plant. If you've never seen one of these, the cages are rectangular solids about two-feet square on the bottom and maybe 9 or 10 inches tall. And they stack them ten or twelve or so layers deep on a flatbed rig to haul them. Well, anyway. This truck is almost exactly one ridge ahead of me. For several miles, just as I'm topping one of those overpass ridges, I see him topping the next one. Then I don't see him until I top the next ridge. So, this goes on for like five ridges, then we reach an area where I-95 goes under the crossing road instead of going over it. And that truck is loaded about two layers of cages deeper than the overpass is tall. Just as I topped the last hill before that bridge, he's out of sight, but I see this HUGE white cloud envelop the bridge. Uh oh! I knew what just happened, so I parked on the side of the highway for a few minutes to let the debris cloud settle. Good thing I did, too. When I got there about ten minutes later, the mess was unimaginable. And the cars who'd whipped past me while I waited for the cloud to settle were now parked just beyond the mess picking feathers and entrails off their cars. I did have to hose the car off a couple of miles down the road, but it was no big deal compared to what /those/ folks had to deal with. :-) -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- 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: New computer
On Sep 25, 2007, at 5:59 AM, Walter Hamler wrote: My question is, is it feasible to buy one of those external enclosures to make an external HD using the sata drive that is in the old computer? Since it is a sata drive, I was hoping that if I could enclose it and hook it to either a desktop or my laptop, it might be a good external drive. If not, I can always put it in the new computer as an extra drive. Yes. There are plenty of drive enclosures available that allow you to use SATA drive, with USB 2.0 and/or FireWire (both 400 and 800 flavor) interfaces. I would get an enclosure that includes all three interfaces, if possible. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax Big Glass on eBay
All reflex are M or K. There is no aperture adjustment to control. Regards, Bob... Life isn't like a box of chocolates . . it's more like a jar of jalapenos. What you do today, might burn your butt tomorrow. - Original Message - From: Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] And this is a M serie? hehe :) 2007/9/25, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Not giving anything away since it's a buy it now, but heres something to point to if someone says Pentax doesn't have any long lenses available. (Get you checkbooks out). http://tinyurl.com/2xyq5s -- Remember, it's pillage; then burn. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax Big Glass on eBay
If they were A-series the digital bodies would be able to record the aperture in EXIF. You could also use Sv and TAv exposure modes on the K10D. Godfrey On Sep 25, 2007, at 11:03 AM, Bob Blakely wrote: All reflex are M or K. There is no aperture adjustment to control. And this is a M serie? hehe :) Not giving anything away since it's a buy it now, but heres something to point to if someone says Pentax doesn't have any long lenses available. (Get you checkbooks out). http://tinyurl.com/2xyq5s -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Sightlines
Looks cool! rg2 On 9/25/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sep 25, 2007, at 5:17 AM, frank theriault wrote: Comments always welcome. Thanks in advance. http://tinyurl.com/2bagpu Nice one. A little muddy on the darker values, you could fix that easily with a curves adjustment layer and some masking. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- the subject of a photograph is far less important than its composition -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GESO - The Cabbagetown Blues
Crude or not, but you know the drill ;-). Very well done, Mister Digital Knarf ;-). Boris frank theriault wrote: Paul posted a wonderful photo of a blues singer last week. I mentioned that I had a few from a street festival, but that the a horrible background ruined every photo I managed to shoot. Paul's image inspired me to go back and take another look, and I think I managed to find a couple that I managed to tame the background somewhat. As you can see, very harsh mid-day sun was also an issue, but given my crude PS abilities, I'm pleased with these two, taken a couple or three weeks ago at the Cabbagetown Street Festival: http://tinyurl.com/2vo8r2 http://bp0.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/RveqicA-_fI/AvE/zdaBGuU1Xx8/s1600-h/sept_24+001.jpg http://tinyurl.com/2ssef7 http://bp3.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/RveqmMA-_gI/AvM/P8iJs9niMcM/s1600-h/sept_24+002.jpg Comments always welcome. Thanks in advance. cheers, frank -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
