date:20071103

=Could= be from Alcatraz, though!

Something here doesn't quite work for me.  It might be
better if there were more contrast between the
foreground fence and the background fence; or if the
two fences weren't quite so much "in register."

Rick

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Re: PESO 2007 - 45e - GDG

=Could= be from Alcatraz, though!

Something here doesn't quite work for me.  It might be
better if there were more contrast between the
foreground fence and the background fence; or if the
two fences weren't quite so much "in register."

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Re: PESO 2007 - 45d - GDG

Godfrey,

>From your Alcatraz series, 45b and this one both "get
the prize", for very different reasons. Very, very
nice.

Rick


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> 
> Then you shall have it...
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PESO - Sarah Pedinotti

2007-11-03 Thread Mat Maessen

http://www.matoe.org/gallery2/v/tomatoe/testscans/IMGP2000-crop.jpg.html

Taken earlier this evening, at a free concert. She's a local blues-ish
singer with a very unique voice and sound to her music. It was a good
concert.

This was with the DS2 and the A50/1.4. That was the only lens I
brought with me, since I just carrying the camera around my neck. I
did the B&W conversion in Lightroom, then I cropped/resized and
adjusted levels slightly in Photoshop.

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Re: Question for FA* 300mm f4.5 owners (& Canon 70-200 f4 users

2007-11-03 Thread Jay Taylor


On 11/3/07, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> G'day All,
>
> As we all know one of the minor bad points of this lens, compared to
> the F* version, is it's lack of tripod mounting collar .
>
> I'm a bit of a tinkerer, and I've roughly sketched up a collar design
> with a thought to making one when I have some time. However, I was
> recently doing some wandering around eBay when I noticed several cheap
> tripod mount collars for use with various Canon lenses:
>
>  Canon-70-200mm-300-400mm-Lens- 
> L7G_W0QQitemZ130167704305QQihZ003QQcategoryZ29982QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrd 
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>
> These units seem to lack the ability to rotate the lens from portrait
> to landscape within the ring. Not really what I wanted.
>
> This got me Googling though, & I found some info on the genuine Canon
> Tripod Mount Ring A II, for use with the EF 70-200 IS f4L , which has
> this function:
>
>  A-II-Review.aspx>
> 
>
> Now from what I've managed to find, the inside diameter of this ring
> is ~66mm. As luck would have it, the outside diameter of the FA* 300mm
> f4.5 barrel is 66mm (Although the lens name plate does project out a
> couple of millimetres)
>
> So my question: Has anyone here ever tried to use these two pieces of
> kit together? Can any of our Canon owners confirm that it actually
> works as described.
>
> Cheers & TIA,
>
> Dave
>

I have the Canon 400/5.6 prime with similar foot and it is a very  
tight fit around the FA*300/4.5 and can only go on slipped over the  
end of the lens which they are not designed to do. They have a  
latching clasp clamp ring that is supposed to fit around the lens,  
clasp shut and then secured with a locking knob. Maybe the tripod  
rings for the 70-200/4's are a bit bigger than this one on my  
400/5.6, if so they probably work.
I might venture down to my local Canon dealer to see for myself.   
That is if they'll let me remove one to see if it fits the Pentax.

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Re: Naming files

2007-11-03 Thread Paul Sorenson

Not in the camera...once they're on your computer Irfanview does a good 
job of batch renaming...and it's free.

http://irfanview.com/

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Re: PESO: Smile

Thanks Marnie. Couldn't pass up the proud moms.
Paul
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Re: Boris (PESO/PAW)

Boris,

A little slow in commenting, but anyway:

41 almost works, but for me having the photographer's
reflection in the glass makes it not work.  That
scrunched-up stance we use is just so characteristic. 
Don't know how you could have gotten anyone else's
reflection there, but anyway...

42 is a nice flower shot.

43 has excellent lines and shadows. Great shot!

Rick

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> Here are some more weeks:
> 
> Week 41:
> http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=19356&full=1
> Week 42:
> http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=19357&full=1
> Week 43:
> http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=19358&full=1
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Re: Naming files

2007-11-03 Thread Adam Maas

MikeM wrote:
> Is it possible to get K10/K100 cameras to number file with more then 
> 4 digits, or an easy way to convert several series of 4 digit names 
> to a continuous series? I
> 
> 

No, the naming convention is a Standard that specifies 4-digit file 
names among other things. I'd recommend renaming when you copy the files 
over (I personally have Lightroom prepend the date in front at import so 
every filename is something like 20071103-IMGP2056.jpg, indicating the 
shot was taken on Nov 3, 2007)

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Re: PESO portraits

2007-11-03 Thread Eactivist

In a message dated 11/3/2007 2:39:19 P.M.  Pacific Daylight Time, 
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http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/07_11/07_11_pacifier/01.htm

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I think the first is a little  too close and/or out of focus.

But the second is very, very nice. Well  done.

Marnie aka Doe  :-)

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Re: PESO: Pumpkin Pal

2007-11-03 Thread Eactivist

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Did some experimenting  tonight with the 540 flash on a tall  
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portfolio shoot. But not bad  here as a hard  light.
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6598786&size=lg

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Not  bad at all. A, cute.

Somehow though the pumpkin has appropriated her  crown. Sneaky orange guy.

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Re: PESO: Smile

2007-11-03 Thread Eactivist

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Re: PESO: Pumpkin Pal

Thanks Marnie. We have enough crowns to go around:-).
Paul
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> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6598786&size=lg
>
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PESO: Pumpkin Pal

Did some experimenting tonight with the 540 flash on a tall  
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portfolio shoot. But not bad here as a hard light.
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Re: Tripod collar for Pentax FA 300mm 4.5

To quote the seller's answer to my query:

Hi there, you are right.I use the picture only for ilustration  
purpose only .The rings ( FA & A ) are identical,except inner  
diameter ( 5mm diferent )Thanks for your interest !  Paul

I am not sure exactly what he means.
1. As Bob pointed out, the illustrated lens is actually the K version.
2. Not clear if he is saying that he has one that fits the pictured  
lens which is pretty close to the same size as needed for the FA, or  
if he is saying that he has multiple versions with different size rings.

stan

On Nov 3, 2007, at 7:17 PM, Derby Chang wrote:

>
> Yep, that's the K.
>
> The seller says it is for both the SMC and the FA versions. The A*  
> has a
> narrower barrel and a bulbous front, so I guess doesn't fit the ring.
>
> D
>
>
>
> Bob Blakely wrote:
>> Actually, it's an smc PENTAX 1:4 300mm (that is: K)
>>
>> Regards
>> Bob...
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>> I don't like them myself. They're pretty bad.
>> I grieve over them long winter evenings."
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>>
>> - Original Message -
>> From: "Stan Halpin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>
>>
>>
>>> He says it is for an FA but that looks like an A lens pictured in  
>>> the
>>> ad.
>>>
>>> On Nov 3, 2007, at 6:28 PM, Brendan MacRae wrote:
>>>
>>>
 Wasn't someone just looking for something like this?

 http://tinyurl.com/yqh65z

 I have no idea whether it rotates or not.

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Re: PESO: "Squeaky"

Thanks, David. This was, largely, to show the similar markings to those
of Lucy. She has filled out a lot in the past two years and is now
building a winter coat.
She can probably whip Lucy. ;-))

Jack
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> > She's our "patio" cat that adopted us about two years ago. She was
> > essentially feral when she arrived, but has become a warm pleasure.
> >
> > K10D, FA 80~320(@320mm), ISO 400, hand held
> >
> > Jack
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> > http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=253
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Re: Naming files

No, with current firmware the naming convention is the same as for the 
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2007-11-03 Thread MikeM

Is it possible to get K10/K100 cameras to number file with more then 
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Re: The decisive moment

2007-11-03 Thread John Francis

On Sun, Nov 04, 2007 at 11:38:26AM +1100, Derby Chang wrote:
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> Don't know if there is any Pentax content in here, but there are some 
> great pics. I like the bird with a swirl for a head.
> 
> http://sawse.com/2007/11/02/25-photographs-taken-at-the-exact-right-time/

Some good ones,  Apparently, though, at least two are fakes ...


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Re: PESO portraits

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This one is very cute.  But when isn't a photo of a baby with a pacifier 
cute.
> http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/07_11/07_11_siobhan/01.htm
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This is just short of beautiful.  (Not the girl, but the shot, I'm a 
male, so I have no choice but to think the girl is beautiful).  I can't 
tell you what it's missing but it's still very good.

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Don't know if there is any Pentax content in here, but there are some 
great pics. I like the bird with a swirl for a head.

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Re: Tripod collar for Pentax FA 300mm 4.5


Yep, that's the K.

The seller says it is for both the SMC and the FA versions. The A* has a 
narrower barrel and a bulbous front, so I guess doesn't fit the ring.

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>
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> I don't like them myself. They're pretty bad.
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>
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>> He says it is for an FA but that looks like an A lens pictured in the  
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>> 
>>> Wasn't someone just looking for something like this?
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>>> http://tinyurl.com/yqh65z
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>>> I have no idea whether it rotates or not.
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Re: Question about DFA 100/2.8 Macro

Derby Chang wrote:
> Igor Roshchin wrote:
>   
>> Hello!
>>
>> I finally bought a new DFA 100/2.8 Macro lens and found that 
>> the "clamp switch" does not provide rock solid clamping.
>> It does provide a bit of dumping, and switches of AF, but
>> I can still manually change the focus without much of a problem.
>>
>> Question to the happy owners of a DFA 100/2.8 Macro:
>> Is this normal, or the clamping on your lens is rock solid?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Igor
>>
>>
>>   
>> 
>
> Same on my DFA50. The clamp is probably designed to stop the lens 
> drifting under its own weight (or with the weight of a ring flash). You 
> can always force it.
>
> This is similar to the FA50 and FA100 macros. But I have to say, the 
> feel of the FA focus is a bit better than the DFAs, which isn't as smooth.
>
> D
>
>   

Here's the bit from the FA manual on the clamp. It isn't as descriptive 
in the DFA manual.

'[I]f you turn the clamp screw to the ON position, rotation of teh 
focusing ring becomes tight. This helps to prevent the rotation of the 
focusing ring due to the lens's own weight and avoid any shift in focus"

http://www.pentaximaging.com/files/manual/FA_Lenses_112205.pdf

On the FAs, the focus is squeaky when the clamp is on. On the DFA, its 
hard to describe, but it certainly feels cheaper.

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Re: Tripod collar for Pentax FA 300mm 4.5

Actually, it's an smc PENTAX 1:4 300mm (that is: K)

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> He says it is for an FA but that looks like an A lens pictured in the  
> ad.
> 
> On Nov 3, 2007, at 6:28 PM, Brendan MacRae wrote:
> 
>> Wasn't someone just looking for something like this?
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/yqh65z
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Re: PESO portraits


Ack. Deep scratch on the neg that ICE didn't completely remove. Healed 
away. Thanks for catching that.

She had that problem too, so we started calling her seehoban because it 
amused our small minds.

Thanks everyone, for commenting.

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> left eye however. You may want to remove that.
>
> I love her name, too. My daughter Teagan was going to
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> nor pronouce it correctly.
>
> Teagan is bad enough it turns out.
>
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Re: OT: Media Access Control (MAC) Layer

2007-11-03 Thread Doug Franklin

Bob Blakely wrote:
> Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you, eh?

Part of it is my job ... I write code for a network intrusion 
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anti-virus product.  So I'm inundated with the threats.

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Re: Tripod collar for Pentax FA 300mm 4.5

He says it is for an FA but that looks like an A lens pictured in the  
ad.

stan

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> Wasn't someone just looking for something like this?
>
> http://tinyurl.com/yqh65z
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Re: Peso Lucy under lights

Funny, that one looks like out Norman.:-)

Great detail in that shot

Dave

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>
> Coincidentally our neighbours cat (who lives in our yard) is also
> named Lucy. I took this one of her Thursday:
>
> 
>
> (Taken with my favourite lens: FA 77mm f1.8 Ltd)
>
> Cheers,
>
> Dave
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>
>
> On 11/3/07, David J Brooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> > Was playing with the 360 and K10D the other day with the flash in
> > wireless mode. Placed it at several locations and Lucy actually stayed
> > still for most of the testing.
> >
> > This was with flash off to the right and upa bit and in bounce mode
> > with the built in deflector. I used the sofa arm to hide some of the
> > flash and just get her head lit, but it does not really show that i
> > don't think.
> >
> > She does look well lit considering she was in the shade.
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Re: For those who miss CaNikon's Wifi capabilities

Manufacturers assign MAC addresses.

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>A good point, Mike, if it is ones own system one can restrict it so only 
>that
> card can connect. I personally would have no use for connecting a camera 
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> Wi-Fi internet access point.
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> mike wilson wrote:
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>> If it's assigning a MAC address to the card and then only allowing that 
>> MAC address access?


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Re: OT: Media Access Control (MAC) Layer

Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you, eh?

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>> Unless your a hacker, you have no need to change a MAC address and you 
>> shouldn't. Doing so can cause network havoc.
> 
> That's the point, Bob.  It's easy-peasy to sniff a MAC address if you're 
> a bad guy intent on monitoring a network connection, whether wired or 
> wireless.  With WEP, it's trivially easy to break the crypto.  With WPA 
> it's harder but still doable.  I don't trust /anything/ on an 
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Re: Eye-fi SDCard reviewed.

KICK HIM WHEN HE'S DOWN!
KICK HIM WHEN HE'S DOWN!
KICK HIM WHEN HE'S DOWN!

I wouldn't normally do this, but since my accident, it's too hard to kick 
'um when they're up!

Sorry Brendan, but every large list must have it's monthly whipping boy to 
reduce tension and reduce the frequency of flames. This month it's just your 
turn in the barrel.

KICK HIM AGAIN!
KICK HIM AGAIN!
HARDER!
HARDER!

Nothing personal...

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> Don't you guys think Brendan's been beat up, kicked, sucker-punched enough
> over this one?
>
> First off, he does have the right to his own opinion.
>
> Second off, he's said that he doesn't have a need for the technology 
> (wi-fi
> in a camera or memory chip).
>
> Third off, he's recognized that others may.
>
> Fourth off, he's said that down the road it might be very mainstream.
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> Fifth, he's not alone in his opinions.
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Re: PESO: "Squeaky"

Great detail in that shot to.

Wonder if MJ will do a cat report one day;-)

Dave

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> She's our "patio" cat that adopted us about two years ago. She was
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>
> K10D, FA 80~320(@320mm), ISO 400, hand held
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Re: PESO portraits

Both very nice, particularly the second one. Perhaps a little warmer  
would be a plus.
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Re: PESO: Grab Your Balls!

It's minus one flash comp. Any less and you'd start to get a lot of  
motion blur. But that's a choice.
Paul
On Nov 3, 2007, at 5:57 PM, John Sessoms wrote:

> From: Paul Stenquist
>
>> Without the flash, there would be no photo. That's the tradeoff.
>> Paul
>> On Nov 3, 2007, at 4:21 PM, John Sessoms wrote:
>>
>>> From: Paul Stenquist
>>>

 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6595514


>>>
>>> A bit too much flash for my taste.
>
> I didn't say without flash. No flash would be "not enough" flash.
>
> But, I think this has too much. Perhaps one or two stops less would be
> just right.
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Re: OT: Sigma 10-20mm F/4-5,6 EX DC HSM

I have this one in Nikon mount, and am very happy with it.

Dave

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> Does anyone here use this lens:
> Your opinions will be greatly apprecialtet.
>
> BTW:
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> WOW!
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/sets/72157602887064821/
>
> If I needed one (more) portrait lens, this would definitely be my first
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> Until then, I'll be saving up for the DA 16-50mm
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Tripod collar for Pentax FA 300mm 4.5

2007-11-03 Thread Brendan MacRae

Wasn't someone just looking for something like this?

http://tinyurl.com/yqh65z


I have no idea whether it rotates or not.

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Re: PESO: Bridge under (re)construction

2007-11-03 Thread Charles Robinson

On Nov 3, 2007, at 17:08, Jack Davis wrote:

> Thanks for locating me, Charles. I watched quite a bit of the  
> immediate
> aftermath. Terrible event.

Tell me about it... I was out of town (had just landed) when it  
happened, and trying to call back home I was very confused at the poor  
performance of my cell phone.  My calls kept dropping.  Then I'm in  
the bar of the hotel and these pictures come on the TV - was a bit of  
a shock!
>
> Do you know if the cause was ever determined!
>

They're still investigating.  I'd be surprised if they come up with  
anything before next summer.

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Re: Cosina lenses for Pentax KA mount

2007-11-03 Thread Adam Maas

Thibouille wrote:
> Adam, I checked and indeed you're right :)
> 
> That said the new ones are marketed as SLII. Why I dunno. Maybe new
> coating digital-friendly?
> Here are previous SL lenses so you can have idea on what should come
> in the future:
> 
> http://www.voigtlaender.de/cms/voigtlaender/voigtlaender_cms.nsf/id/pa_dtag6lul2z.html
> 

They're both updates of older lenses, and the Nikon-mount versions now 
are AI-P spec instead of AI-S as a lens CPU has been added, so they will 
meter on all Nikon DSLR's. The cosmetics are also different.

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Re: PESO portraits

Derby Chang wrote:
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Her eyes are so intense... and green!  Nicely shot.

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Re: PESO portraits

2007-11-03 Thread Brendan MacRae

I love the shot of Siobhan. There's a line below her
left eye however. You may want to remove that.

I love her name, too. My daughter Teagan was going to
be a Siobhan. But then, no one in America would spell
nor pronouce it correctly.

Teagan is bad enough it turns out.

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Re: PESO portraits

2007-11-03 Thread ann sanfedele

Derby Chang wrote:

>Comments welcome.
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>http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/07_11/07_11_pacifier/01.htm
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>http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/07_11/07_11_siobhan/01.htm
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>
Just what portraits should be -- simple, sweet and not forced or posed - 
although the second one
might be, it is still very natural.  Nice, Derby

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Re: OT: Sigma 10-20mm F/4-5,6 EX DC HSM

2007-11-03 Thread John Whittingham

On Sat, 3 Nov 2007 21:43:28 +0100, Jens Bladt wrote
> I attended a camera show today.
> I was specifically looking for a nice wide angle zoom. And for the 
> DA 2.8 16-50mm. They didn't offer the latter (currently sold out). 
> So, I ordered the Sigma 10-20mm F/4-5,6 EX DC HSM Does anyone here 
> use this lens: Your opinions will be greatly apprecialtet.
> 
> BTW:
> I tried the SMC DA 2.8 50-135mm. They sell it her for appr 2000 USD !!!
> WOW!
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/sets/72157602887064821/
> 
> If I needed one (more) portrait lens, this would definitely be my first
> choise.
> Until then, I'll be saving up for the DA 16-50mm
> Thanks
> 
> Jens Bladt
> http://www.jensbladt.dk

Hi Jens

Yes I have one, bought earlier in the year. Very pleased with the results, 
nice balance of abberations for such a wide lens, good value for money. I 
have some samples online:


http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6372564

Large image

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6372564&size=lg


http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6300183

Large image

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6300183&size=lg


http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6341358

Large image

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6341358&size=lg

Regards,

John






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Re: PESO: Bridge under (re)construction

Thanks for locating me, Charles. I watched quite a bit of the immediate
aftermath. Terrible event.
Do you know if the cause was ever determined!

Jack
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> > This must the bridge between Minneapolis and St Paul.(?)
> >
> 
> The bridge actually had both ends in Minneapolis.  The Mpls/St. Paul 
> 
> division on the river is a few miles downstream.
> 
> The bridge I'm standing on to take those pictures also has both ends 
> 
> in Minneapolis - but about 2 miles behind me (downstream) is where
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Re: PESO: Bridge under (re)construction

2007-11-03 Thread Charles Robinson

On Nov 3, 2007, at 11:48, Jack Davis wrote:

> I agree, it is interesting. Was looking to make out a bit of the  
> bridge
> being used.
> This must the bridge between Minneapolis and St Paul.(?)
>

The bridge actually had both ends in Minneapolis.  The Mpls/St. Paul  
division on the river is a few miles downstream.

The bridge I'm standing on to take those pictures also has both ends  
in Minneapolis - but about 2 miles behind me (downstream) is where St.  
Paul comes up to the river and then the river is a border between the  
two cities.

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Re: PESO portraits

Beautiful people!

Jack
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Re: PESO: Grab Your Balls!

From: Paul Stenquist

> Without the flash, there would be no photo. That's the tradeoff.
> Paul
> On Nov 3, 2007, at 4:21 PM, John Sessoms wrote:
> 
>> From: Paul Stenquist
>>
>>>
>>> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6595514
>>>
>>>
>>
>> A bit too much flash for my taste.

I didn't say without flash. No flash would be "not enough" flash.

But, I think this has too much. Perhaps one or two stops less would be 
just right.


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Re: PESO -- Heart and Soul

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> In a message dated 11/3/2007 12:17:31 A.M.  Pacific Daylight Time, 
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> There were a number  of possible titles for this one, and a number of 
> different crops.  
>
> http://www.mindspring.com/~happydogsoftware/PESO%20--%20heart&soul.html
>
> Equipment:  Pentax *ist-Ds/smc Pentax M 85mm f2.8
>
> As usual comments welcome but may  be totally ignored.
>
> ===
>
> That's nice, Peter, a departure  for you. Bit grainy looking, but nice. Like 
> the mood.
>
> Marnie aka Doe  :-)
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Beautiful downlighting, and the guy wears his own fill reflector :) 
Great bokeh too.

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Re: PESO 2007 - 45e - GDG

Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
> Not from Alcatraz ... '-)
> 
>http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/45e.htm
> 
> comments, critique, etc always appreciated.
> 
> enjoy
> Godfrey
> 

Nicely seen, G.  I like the layering effect.

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Re: Cosina lenses for Pentax KA mount

Jim King wrote:
> Adam Maas wrote Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:24:24 -0800:
>
>   
>> Both of these lenses have been available in the past in F mount, with
>> excellent reputations. The 40/2 is not one I'd pick over the 43,  
>> but the
>> 58 is very intersting as it duplicates a standard 35mm length that's
>> mostly been ignored of late (the 85). Note that Pentax will also be
>> filling these shoes with the DA* 55mm f1.4 SDM due next year. A 50 is
>> noticably shorter on 1.5x crop bodies.
>> 
>
> I have the original Ultron 40/2 SL in M42 mount - got it for use on a  
> Bessaflex TL body.  It's a very well-made lens, all metal in black  
> and silver (not all-black like the new Version II), and it has very  
> smooth focusing.  On film it's a bit soft and vignettes very slightly  
> wide open but it's very good at the middle apertures.  While I don't  
> know that the new version is the same as the old one, the specs look  
> the same.  As it can't be stopped down manually when used with my M42- 
> K adapter ring on digital I don't know how it performs on APS-C  
> format.  Maybe I'll try some shots wide open to see how it does.
>
> I agree that the 58/1.4 sounds more interesting on digital.  It'll be  
> interesting to see how it performs.
>
> Regards, Jim
>
>
>   

I agree with Jim, the 40 SL is a wonderfully built lens, but such a pity 
it doesn't have an A-M switch. Love the funky bayonet dome hood and dome 
slip on cap too. The lens feels so silky to use.

Here's a shot wide open on the K10D
http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/07_11/07_11_aerobics/01.htm

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PESO portraits

Comments welcome.

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Re: PESO 2007 - 45e - GDG

Very cool shot!  The repeated pattern in the OOF background really
brings my attention right back to the foreground.  I like it!

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Friday, November 2, 2007, 10:51:42 PM, you wrote:

GD> Not from Alcatraz ... '-)

GD>http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/45e.htm

GD> comments, critique, etc always appreciated.

GD> enjoy
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Re: PESO -- Heart and Soul

P. J. Alling wrote:
> There were a number of possible titles for this one, and a number of 
> different crops. 
> 
> http://www.mindspring.com/~happydogsoftware/PESO%20--%20heart&soul.html
> 
> Equipment: Pentax *ist-Ds/smc Pentax M 85mm f2.8
> 
> As usual comments welcome but may be totally ignored.
> 

That's really nice, Peter.  One of your best images.

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Re: Camera bags (yet again)

That is the most recent bag I purchased - about 1 month ago.  It is a
nice bag and very roomy considering its outer dimensions.  I also have
the Lowepro Classic - quite large and capable of holding a full 67 kit
including 2 bodies.

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Saturday, November 3, 2007, 8:34:31 AM, you wrote:

DB> Here's my main bag. Been carting it around for years and it is still
DB> in incredible shape:

DB> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/279323-REG/ 
DB> Lowepro_1990310_Mini_Trekker_Classic_Backpack.html

DB> I've never put a Crown Graphic in it, but I have carried piles of
DB> 35mm/DSLR gear, and also had a P67 set-up with 35mm back-up array at
DB> the same time in it.


DB> On Nov 3, 2007, at 11:18 AM, Scott Loveless wrote:

>> Hey, gang!
>>
>> This is yet another "tell me what to buy" inquiry.  I'm looking for a
>> back pack to lug my gear around.  Until recently I had been happy with
>> shoulder bags, but the death march up Grandfather mountain last spring
>> convinced me otherwise.  I'm looking for something with padded straps.
>> Chest and waist straps would be nice, too.  Lash points for accessory
>> bags and a tripod are a must.  The pack should be able to accommodate
>> the following three loading scenarios (one at a time, of course):
>> 1. 35mm rig.  Two bodies, 3 or 4 lenses, gadgets (filters, etc.) and a
>> whole lotta film.
>> 2. P645 and 3 or 4 lenses, more gadgets, lots of film and between 2
>> and
>> 4 film inserts.
>> 3. 4x5 field camera (OK, it's really a Crown Graphic with all the  
>> extra
>> crap stripped off), 6 to 12 film holders, up to 2 additional lenses (I
>> only have one right now), light meter, 35mm body and one zoom lens.
>>
>> My current front-runner is the f.64 BP (not the BPX).  I think this
>> bag
>> may do the trick, especially if I add a couple pouches for film.   
>> Plus,
>> it comes with two pouches for 4x5 holders.
>>
>> http://www.f64camerabag.com/backpacks.html
>> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home? 
>> O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=91692&is=REG
>>
>> Any thoughts?  I'd love to hear them.  Thanks!
>>
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RE: PESO: Grab Your Balls!

2007-11-03 Thread Bill Owens

My favorite axiom (if that's the correct word)

"Any image is better than no image."

Bill

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Without the flash, there would be no photo. That's the tradeoff.
Paul
On Nov 3, 2007, at 4:21 PM, John Sessoms wrote:

> From: Paul Stenquist
>
>>
>> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6595514
>>
>>
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> A bit too much flash for my taste.
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Re: Peso Lucy under lights

That turned out pretty nice.  Being able to position the flash like
that really improves some photos.

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Saturday, November 3, 2007, 6:22:37 AM, you wrote:

DJB> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6596456

DJB> Was playing with the 360 and K10D the other day with the flash in
DJB> wireless mode. Placed it at several locations and Lucy actually stayed
DJB> still for most of the testing.

DJB> This was with flash off to the right and upa bit and in bounce mode
DJB> with the built in deflector. I used the sofa arm to hide some of the
DJB> flash and just get her head lit, but it does not really show that i
DJB> don't think.

DJB> She does look well lit considering she was in the shade.

DJB> Dave

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Re: Camera bags (yet again)

Well, as someone who owns 7 different bags now, I have always found
that going to a store with the gear and trying to put it all in really
helps you narrow down your choices to bags that are actually going to
fit.  So that is my suggestion - go to a store or two that carries a
bunch of backpacks with your gear.  You'll pay a little more, but get
the bag that fits everything the way you want.  Also don't forget that
for most of us, the kit increases in size over time.

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Saturday, November 3, 2007, 8:18:12 AM, you wrote:

SL> Hey, gang!

SL> This is yet another "tell me what to buy" inquiry.  I'm looking for a
SL> back pack to lug my gear around.  Until recently I had been happy with
SL> shoulder bags, but the death march up Grandfather mountain last spring
SL> convinced me otherwise.  I'm looking for something with padded straps.
SL> Chest and waist straps would be nice, too.  Lash points for accessory
SL> bags and a tripod are a must.  The pack should be able to accommodate
SL> the following three loading scenarios (one at a time, of course):
SL> 1. 35mm rig.  Two bodies, 3 or 4 lenses, gadgets (filters, etc.) and a
SL> whole lotta film.
SL> 2. P645 and 3 or 4 lenses, more gadgets, lots of film and between 2 and
SL> 4 film inserts.
SL> 3. 4x5 field camera (OK, it's really a Crown Graphic with all the extra
SL> crap stripped off), 6 to 12 film holders, up to 2 additional lenses (I
SL> only have one right now), light meter, 35mm body and one zoom lens.

SL> My current front-runner is the f.64 BP (not the BPX).  I think this bag
SL> may do the trick, especially if I add a couple pouches for film.  Plus,
SL> it comes with two pouches for 4x5 holders.

SL> http://www.f64camerabag.com/backpacks.html
SL> 
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=91692&is=REG

SL> Any thoughts?  I'd love to hear them.  Thanks!

SL> -- 
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SL> http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/




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Re: PESO: Abandoned - Take 2

2007-11-03 Thread Brian Walters

Thanks, Leon

I think I'm going to step back from this image for a while and then have 
another go at it. 

I find I keep trying different suggestions and like them all!  I think I need 
to leave it alone for a while...



Cheers

Brian

++
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http://www.blognow.com.au/peso1/
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Quoting Leon Altoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:

> Hi Brian,
> 
> I prefer the original.  I have sen light that would look exactly
> like 
> that - I would like to see more light like that when I have time to
> take 
> pictures, but that is another thing!
> 
> I asked my wife which one she preferred and she said the one that
> hasn't 
> been photoshopped.  When I asked her which one that was she said
> the 
> second one.  After a bit more discussion she said the sky was wrong
> in 
> the second one - you get that colour of sky near the sun not in
> nearly 
> the opposite direction.
> 
> After loading them onto her computer (LCD Samsung screen, I have a
> CRT 
> Phillips) she prefers the original - no neither screen has been
> fully 
> colur managed.  She did also complain that the second image is very
> 
> slightly differently croped and that was distracting for comparison
> 
> purposes.
> 
> End result, unless you plan on selling the image - and quite
> possibly 
> even if you are - do what you are happy with.
> 
>   Leon
> 
> http://www.bluering.org.au
> http://www.bluering.org.au/leon
> 
> 
> Brian Walters wrote:
> > Thanks for all of the comments and suggestions on this image.
> > 
> > Most comments thought that the colours in the image were
> over-saturated.  The colours *are* strong, but that's due to the
> rusty tones and the very warm, late afternoon light.  I'm not
> adverse to nudging the saturation from time to time but this image
> didn't receive any extra.  Of course the image might benefit from a
> slightly less saturated rendering so the link below has a version
> with a 10% reduction (and I took a bit of blue out of the sky as
> well).  I have to say I still prefer the original which is more
> like I remember the scene, and which is also shown for comparison:
> > 
> > http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/Abandoned/index.html
> > 
> > Also on this page is a black and white rendering - something
> suggested by Dave Brooks.  It seems to have possibilities but I
> haven't nailed it yet and I'm not sure exactly where to go with
> it.
> > 
> > The distracting background was also mentioned.  It was difficult
> to get the right angle with this image.  There was a road sign and
> an old shack that I was trying to conceal. There was also a large,
> hyperactive hound behind a not very substantial fence about 50
> metres away so, bugger the background, I was a bit distracted as
> well...  :-)>
> > 
> > 
> > Cheers
> > 
> > Brian
> > 
> > ++
> > Brian Walters
> > Western Sydney, Australia
> > http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/
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Re: PESO -- Heart and Soul

Lot to like here.  The taped in mute gave me a little smile.  There
are some bright areas up top near his head that are kind of
bothersome, but I think the photo overcomes that.  Nice work, there!

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Saturday, November 3, 2007, 1:08:05 AM, you wrote:

PJA> There were a number of possible titles for this one, and a number of
PJA> different crops. 

PJA> http://www.mindspring.com/~happydogsoftware/PESO%20--%20heart&soul.html

PJA> Equipment: Pentax *ist-Ds/smc Pentax M 85mm f2.8

PJA> As usual comments welcome but may be totally ignored.

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PJA> intelligence is the difference between Harvard University and the
PJA> Harvard University football team.

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Re: Peso Lucy under lights

2007-11-03 Thread David Savage

Not bad Dave.

Coincidentally our neighbours cat (who lives in our yard) is also
named Lucy. I took this one of her Thursday:



(Taken with my favourite lens: FA 77mm f1.8 Ltd)

Cheers,

Dave



On 11/3/07, David J Brooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6596456
>
> Was playing with the 360 and K10D the other day with the flash in
> wireless mode. Placed it at several locations and Lucy actually stayed
> still for most of the testing.
>
> This was with flash off to the right and upa bit and in bounce mode
> with the built in deflector. I used the sofa arm to hide some of the
> flash and just get her head lit, but it does not really show that i
> don't think.
>
> She does look well lit considering she was in the shade.

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Re: PESO (sorta) Product Photography

One thing I've noticed about those compact fluorescent bulbs is that 
they don't put out as much light as they're rated to. The one that is 
supposed to put out the equivalent of a 100W incandescent bulb just 
*does not*; at least, not to my eye.

I had to replace them with 150W equivalent compacts to get enough light, 
although it still saves electricity, just not as much.

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Re: PESO: Grab Your Balls!

Without the flash, there would be no photo. That's the tradeoff.
Paul
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>> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6595514
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> A bit too much flash for my taste.
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OT: Sigma 10-20mm F/4-5,6 EX DC HSM

2007-11-03 Thread Jens Bladt

I attended a camera show today.
I was specifically looking for a nice wide angle zoom. And for the DA 2.8
16-50mm. They didn't offer the latter (currently sold out).
So, I ordered the Sigma 10-20mm F/4-5,6 EX DC HSM
Does anyone here use this lens:
Your opinions will be greatly apprecialtet.

BTW:
I tried the SMC DA 2.8 50-135mm. They sell it her for appr 2000 USD !!!
WOW!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/sets/72157602887064821/

If I needed one (more) portrait lens, this would definitely be my first
choise.
Until then, I'll be saving up for the DA 16-50mm
Thanks


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Re: AP Top News Photos

From: Boris Liberman

> Yes, indeed, Marnie. I apologize if I started to pull the discussion
> away from its main subject. There are some truly excellent photos in
> that collection though some others are much less so.


They aren't the "top" photos; they're the photos that illustrate the 
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RE: PESO: Grab Your Balls!

From: Paul Stenquist

> 
> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6595514
> 
> 

A bit too much flash for my taste.

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RE: Test III

From: "Tom C"

> Test
> 
> In the event of an actual emergency...

bend over, place your head between your legs and kiss your a** good-bye!


... or "a*** good-bye!" if you happen to be on that side of the pond.

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Re: Eye-fi SDCard reviewed.

From: graywolf

> Most of those lackies don't even expect to be paid.

Maybe not much, but they got paid somehow ... training, access to the 
darkroom, second hand equipment ... moving up to shooting assistant 
handling paid assignments.

Or maybe even minimum wage - back when minimum wage actually meant 
something.

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Re: OT- PC, Photoshop, and RAID Decisions, Decisions

Good point!  Guess I wasn't thinking...

Christian

graywolf wrote:
> Why not do the initial build at home then move the box to your parents?
> 
> 
> Christian wrote:
> 
>> A friend added to the paranoia the other day and suggested running 
>> another rsync job to another Linux box at my parents' house for even 
>> more redundancy.  Not a bad idea...  The initial sync would take hours 
>> over the internet but changes and additions would go relatively quickly.
>>
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Re: Camera bags (yet again)

2007-11-03 Thread William Robb


- Original Message - 
From: "Scott Loveless" Subject: Camera bags (yet again)


> Hey, gang!
>
> This is yet another "tell me what to buy" inquiry.  I'm looking for a
> back pack to lug my gear around.  Until recently I had been happy with
> shoulder bags, but the death march up Grandfather mountain last spring
> convinced me otherwise.  I'm looking for something with padded straps.
> Chest and waist straps would be nice, too.  Lash points for accessory
> bags and a tripod are a must.  The pack should be able to accommodate
> the following three loading scenarios (one at a time, of course):
> 1. 35mm rig.  Two bodies, 3 or 4 lenses, gadgets (filters, etc.) and a
> whole lotta film.
> 2. P645 and 3 or 4 lenses, more gadgets, lots of film and between 2 and
> 4 film inserts.
> 3. 4x5 field camera (OK, it's really a Crown Graphic with all the extra
> crap stripped off), 6 to 12 film holders, up to 2 additional lenses (I
> only have one right now), light meter, 35mm body and one zoom lens.
>
> My current front-runner is the f.64 BP (not the BPX).  I think this bag
> may do the trick, especially if I add a couple pouches for film.  Plus,
> it comes with two pouches for 4x5 holders.
>
> http://www.f64camerabag.com/backpacks.html
> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=91692&is=REG
>
> Any thoughts?  I'd love to hear them.  Thanks!
>

I always seem to go back to Lowe-Pro. I have a couple of big backpacks, one 
for 6x7, the other for my big 35mm lenses, and a smaller one for the bulk of 
my 35mm/DSLR junk..
http://www.lowepro.com/Products/Backpacks/classic/Photo_Trekker_Classic.aspx

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PESO: "Squeaky"

About half an hour ago I was sunning myself on the patio when "Squeaky"
decided to join me.
She's our "patio" cat that adopted us about two years ago. She was
essentially feral when she arrived, but has become a warm pleasure.

K10D, FA 80~320(@320mm), ISO 400, hand held

Jack

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Re: Cosina lenses for Pentax KA mount

2007-11-03 Thread Thibouille

Adam, I checked and indeed you're right :)

That said the new ones are marketed as SLII. Why I dunno. Maybe new
coating digital-friendly?
Here are previous SL lenses so you can have idea on what should come
in the future:

http://www.voigtlaender.de/cms/voigtlaender/voigtlaender_cms.nsf/id/pa_dtag6lul2z.html

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Re: More Zeiss ZK lenses (macro)

2007-11-03 Thread Boris Liberman

No, actually I don't have any macro lens...

;-)

Boris

Thibouille wrote:
> Mmm DA35 macro limited, Boris ? ;)
> 
> On Nov 3, 2007 4:52 PM, Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> No, I am not stating anything. I am merely reading the specs And I
>> do like my gear small ;-).
>>
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Re: Question for FA* 300mm f4.5 owners (& Canon 70-200 f4 users)

No answers for you from me, just the same question.
However, if you find a solution,
   1. Please let us know!
   2. Consider usability not only with the lens, but also with the  
lens + one or two tele-extenders.

stan

On Nov 3, 2007, at 5:39 AM, David Savage wrote:

> G'day All,
>
> As we all know one of the minor bad points of this lens, compared to
> the F* version, is it's lack of tripod mounting collar .
>
> I'm a bit of a tinkerer, and I've roughly sketched up a collar design
> with a thought to making one when I have some time. However, I was
> recently doing some wandering around eBay when I noticed several cheap
> tripod mount collars for use with various Canon lenses:
>
>  Canon-70-200mm-300-400mm-Lens- 
> L7G_W0QQitemZ130167704305QQihZ003QQcategoryZ29982QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrd 
> Z1QQcmdZViewItem>
> 
>
> These units seem to lack the ability to rotate the lens from portrait
> to landscape within the ring. Not really what I wanted.
>
> This got me Googling though, & I found some info on the genuine Canon
> Tripod Mount Ring A II, for use with the EF 70-200 IS f4L , which has
> this function:
>
>  A-II-Review.aspx>
> 
>
> Now from what I've managed to find, the inside diameter of this ring
> is ~66mm. As luck would have it, the outside diameter of the FA* 300mm
> f4.5 barrel is 66mm (Although the lens name plate does project out a
> couple of millimetres)
>
> So my question: Has anyone here ever tried to use these two pieces of
> kit together? Can any of our Canon owners confirm that it actually
> works as described.
>
> Cheers & TIA,
>
> Dave
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Re: Cosina lenses for Pentax KA mount

I was thinking the same thing. You go first and let us know how it  
works.

stan

On Nov 2, 2007, at 7:07 PM, William Robb wrote:

>
>
>
>> Somewhat useful: A faster pancake 40 and a 58/1.4. That's probably a
>> better portrait lens on APS-C than the FA 50/1.4 - at least in  
>> terms of
>> FOV.
>> http://www.dpreview.com/news/0711/07110201voigtlander.asp
>>
>
> Dammit. I'll  probably need the 58
>
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Re: PESO: Bridge under (re)construction

I agree, it is interesting. Was looking to make out a bit of the bridge
being used.
This must the bridge between Minneapolis and St Paul.(?)

Jack
--- Charles Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> I was driving over the Mississippi last night and saw the flats  
> downstream from the collapsed 35w bridge where they were piecing  
> together the wreckage to figure out what happened.
> 
> I parked a ways away and hiked back to the bridge to take some shots.
>   
> No tripod, and it wouldn't have mattered anyway as the bridge was  
> constantly bouncing up and down from all of the trucks and buses
> going  
> across.  Still, I found it "visually interesting" at least in person.
> 
> http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2007/best/pages/page_84.html
> 
> There are a few shots if you go along the sequence there.  It was
> very  
> freaky to stand down there next to all of the twisted metal.
> 
> 
>   -Charles
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Re: More Zeiss ZK lenses (macro)

2007-11-03 Thread Thibouille

Mmm DA35 macro limited, Boris ? ;)

On Nov 3, 2007 4:52 PM, Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> No, I am not stating anything. I am merely reading the specs And I
> do like my gear small ;-).
>
> Boris
>
>
>
> Thibouille wrote:
> > I'd wanna see what they can do before stating anything.
> > I'd be surprised if they aren't pretty damn good.
> >
> > I agree I'd rather purchase the VoigtLander 125 APO instead :)
> >
> > On Nov 3, 2007 2:41 PM, Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >> But both go only to 1:2 magnification factor and both have 67 mm filter
> >> thread. They are quite huge...
> >>
> >> Boris
> >>
> >> Thibouille wrote:
> >>> Sorry if it was known already...
> >>>
> >>> Here are current lenses from Zeiss in ZF(Nikon AI-S), ZK(Pentax KA)
> >>> and ZS(M42) mounts:
> >>> http://www.zeiss.com/C12567A8003B58B9/ContentsWWWIntern/8E8AE439A3FD6101C125711B005A77C4
> >>>
> >>> Yeah 2 macro lenses: 50 and 100mm each f/2 and 1:2.
> >>>
> >>> Nice little lineup in the end. A couple more WA and Tele would be great.
> >>>
> >>> Have fun...
> >>>
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Re: PESO: Grab Your Balls!

I don't think she comes so equipped.

Paul Stenquist wrote:
> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6595514
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Re: Peso Lucy under lights

Her body fur looks a bit un-defined, due to marginal underexposure.  At 
least that's the way I interpret that look on a digital image.

David J Brooks wrote:
> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6596456
>
> Was playing with the 360 and K10D the other day with the flash in
> wireless mode. Placed it at several locations and Lucy actually stayed
> still for most of the testing.
>
> This was with flash off to the right and upa bit and in bounce mode
> with the built in deflector. I used the sofa arm to hide some of the
> flash and just get her head lit, but it does not really show that i
> don't think.
>
> She does look well lit considering she was in the shade.
>
> Dave
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PESO: Bridge under (re)construction

2007-11-03 Thread Charles Robinson

I was driving over the Mississippi last night and saw the flats  
downstream from the collapsed 35w bridge where they were piecing  
together the wreckage to figure out what happened.

I parked a ways away and hiked back to the bridge to take some shots.   
No tripod, and it wouldn't have mattered anyway as the bridge was  
constantly bouncing up and down from all of the trucks and buses going  
across.  Still, I found it "visually interesting" at least in person.

http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2007/best/pages/page_84.html

There are a few shots if you go along the sequence there.  It was very  
freaky to stand down there next to all of the twisted metal.


  -Charles

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Re: Question for FA* 300mm f4.5 owners (

2007-11-03 Thread Joseph Tainter

"As we all know one of the minor bad points of this lens, compared to
the F* version, is it's lack of tripod mounting collar ."

Dave, from time to time here there have been discussions about adding an 
after-sale tripod ring to this lens. I believe there are generic ones 
available, and they should be adjustable to fit a number of lenses. I 
would check B&H's web site.

Joe

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Re: PESO -- Heart and Soul

ISO was at 800 and parts of the image were a bit under exposed to keep 
the highlights from being completely blown out, (this was shot outside 
at night in the anteway to the Yale University British Art Museum.  I 
was going for a Tri-X like grittiness.  I think it worked.

David J Brooks wrote:
> Good one.
>
> I like grain, so no need to coment on that:-)
>
> Good facial expression.
>
> Dave
>
> On 11/3/07, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>   
>> There were a number of possible titles for this one, and a number of
>> different crops.
>>
>> http://www.mindspring.com/~happydogsoftware/PESO%20--%20heart&soul.html
>>
>> Equipment: Pentax *ist-Ds/smc Pentax M 85mm f2.8
>>
>> As usual comments welcome but may be totally ignored.
>>
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>> difference between Harvard University and the Harvard University football 
>> team.
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Re: Camera bags (yet again)

P. J. Alling wrote:
> Backpack hell, you need a pack train.

Sorry.  Forgot to mention - the pack needs to fit Cesar.

> 
> Scott Loveless wrote:
>> Hey, gang!
>>
>> This is yet another "tell me what to buy" inquiry.  I'm looking for a 
>> back pack to lug my gear around.  Until recently I had been happy with 
>> shoulder bags, but the death march up Grandfather mountain last spring 
>> convinced me otherwise.  I'm looking for something with padded straps. 
>> Chest and waist straps would be nice, too.  Lash points for accessory 
>> bags and a tripod are a must.  The pack should be able to accommodate 
>> the following three loading scenarios (one at a time, of course):
>> 1. 35mm rig.  Two bodies, 3 or 4 lenses, gadgets (filters, etc.) and a 
>> whole lotta film.
>> 2. P645 and 3 or 4 lenses, more gadgets, lots of film and between 2 and 
>> 4 film inserts.
>> 3. 4x5 field camera (OK, it's really a Crown Graphic with all the extra 
>> crap stripped off), 6 to 12 film holders, up to 2 additional lenses (I 
>> only have one right now), light meter, 35mm body and one zoom lens.
>>
>> My current front-runner is the f.64 BP (not the BPX).  I think this bag 
>> may do the trick, especially if I add a couple pouches for film.  Plus, 
>> it comes with two pouches for 4x5 holders.
>>
>> http://www.f64camerabag.com/backpacks.html
>> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=91692&is=REG
>>
>> Any thoughts?  I'd love to hear them.  Thanks!
>>
>>   
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Re: Camera bags (yet again)

Backpack hell, you need a pack train.

Scott Loveless wrote:
> Hey, gang!
>
> This is yet another "tell me what to buy" inquiry.  I'm looking for a 
> back pack to lug my gear around.  Until recently I had been happy with 
> shoulder bags, but the death march up Grandfather mountain last spring 
> convinced me otherwise.  I'm looking for something with padded straps. 
> Chest and waist straps would be nice, too.  Lash points for accessory 
> bags and a tripod are a must.  The pack should be able to accommodate 
> the following three loading scenarios (one at a time, of course):
> 1. 35mm rig.  Two bodies, 3 or 4 lenses, gadgets (filters, etc.) and a 
> whole lotta film.
> 2. P645 and 3 or 4 lenses, more gadgets, lots of film and between 2 and 
> 4 film inserts.
> 3. 4x5 field camera (OK, it's really a Crown Graphic with all the extra 
> crap stripped off), 6 to 12 film holders, up to 2 additional lenses (I 
> only have one right now), light meter, 35mm body and one zoom lens.
>
> My current front-runner is the f.64 BP (not the BPX).  I think this bag 
> may do the trick, especially if I add a couple pouches for film.  Plus, 
> it comes with two pouches for 4x5 holders.
>
> http://www.f64camerabag.com/backpacks.html
> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=91692&is=REG
>
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>
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Re: More Zeiss ZK lenses (macro)

2007-11-03 Thread Thibouille

I'd wanna see what they can do before stating anything.
I'd be surprised if they aren't pretty damn good.

I agree I'd rather purchase the VoigtLander 125 APO instead :)

On Nov 3, 2007 2:41 PM, Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> But both go only to 1:2 magnification factor and both have 67 mm filter
> thread. They are quite huge...
>
> Boris
>
> Thibouille wrote:
> > Sorry if it was known already...
> >
> > Here are current lenses from Zeiss in ZF(Nikon AI-S), ZK(Pentax KA)
> > and ZS(M42) mounts:
> > http://www.zeiss.com/C12567A8003B58B9/ContentsWWWIntern/8E8AE439A3FD6101C125711B005A77C4
> >
> > Yeah 2 macro lenses: 50 and 100mm each f/2 and 1:2.
> >
> > Nice little lineup in the end. A couple more WA and Tele would be great.
> >
> > Have fun...
> >
>
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Re: More Zeiss ZK lenses (macro)

2007-11-03 Thread Boris Liberman

No, I am not stating anything. I am merely reading the specs And I 
do like my gear small ;-).

Boris


Thibouille wrote:
> I'd wanna see what they can do before stating anything.
> I'd be surprised if they aren't pretty damn good.
> 
> I agree I'd rather purchase the VoigtLander 125 APO instead :)
> 
> On Nov 3, 2007 2:41 PM, Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> But both go only to 1:2 magnification factor and both have 67 mm filter
>> thread. They are quite huge...
>>
>> Boris
>>
>> Thibouille wrote:
>>> Sorry if it was known already...
>>>
>>> Here are current lenses from Zeiss in ZF(Nikon AI-S), ZK(Pentax KA)
>>> and ZS(M42) mounts:
>>> http://www.zeiss.com/C12567A8003B58B9/ContentsWWWIntern/8E8AE439A3FD6101C125711B005A77C4
>>>
>>> Yeah 2 macro lenses: 50 and 100mm each f/2 and 1:2.
>>>
>>> Nice little lineup in the end. A couple more WA and Tele would be great.
>>>
>>> Have fun...
>>>
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Re: Camera bags (yet again)

I have the Lowerpo Mini Trekker AW.

It is a good bag, and hold about 4-5 lenses, two bodies, one with
16-45 attached and one with out a lens.

Nice size and weight

Dave

On 11/3/07, Scott Loveless <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hey, gang!
>
> This is yet another "tell me what to buy" inquiry.  I'm looking for a
> back pack to lug my gear around.  Until recently I had been happy with
> shoulder bags, but the death march up Grandfather mountain last spring
> convinced me otherwise.  I'm looking for something with padded straps.
> Chest and waist straps would be nice, too.  Lash points for accessory
> bags and a tripod are a must.  The pack should be able to accommodate
> the following three loading scenarios (one at a time, of course):
> 1. 35mm rig.  Two bodies, 3 or 4 lenses, gadgets (filters, etc.) and a
> whole lotta film.
> 2. P645 and 3 or 4 lenses, more gadgets, lots of film and between 2 and
> 4 film inserts.
> 3. 4x5 field camera (OK, it's really a Crown Graphic with all the extra
> crap stripped off), 6 to 12 film holders, up to 2 additional lenses (I
> only have one right now), light meter, 35mm body and one zoom lens.
>
> My current front-runner is the f.64 BP (not the BPX).  I think this bag
> may do the trick, especially if I add a couple pouches for film.  Plus,
> it comes with two pouches for 4x5 holders.
>
> http://www.f64camerabag.com/backpacks.html
> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=91692&is=REG
>
> Any thoughts?  I'd love to hear them.  Thanks!
>
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Re: Peso Lucy under lights

Thanks Jack.

We picked her up a a kitten about this time last year.

She was wild then, and still is. Its rare to catch her sitting at all.:-)

We should have called her Dennis for obvious rreasons.

Dave

On 11/3/07, Jack Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Looks all the world like our "Squeeky". A stray with very similar
> markings, who showed up at our house a couple years ago. She is just
> now getting mellow and trusting enough to get involved in all yard and
> garden activities.
> I'm now inspired me to stalk her with a camera.
> I like your shot a lot.
>
> Jack
>
> --- David J Brooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6596456
> >
> > Was playing with the 360 and K10D the other day with the flash in
> > wireless mode. Placed it at several locations and Lucy actually
> > stayed
> > still for most of the testing.
> >
> > This was with flash off to the right and upa bit and in bounce mode
> > with the built in deflector. I used the sofa arm to hide some of the
> > flash and just get her head lit, but it does not really show that i
> > don't think.
> >
> > She does look well lit considering she was in the shade.
> >
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Re: Camera bags (yet again)

2007-11-03 Thread Doug Brewer

Here's my main bag. Been carting it around for years and it is still  
in incredible shape:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/279323-REG/ 
Lowepro_1990310_Mini_Trekker_Classic_Backpack.html

I've never put a Crown Graphic in it, but I have carried piles of  
35mm/DSLR gear, and also had a P67 set-up with 35mm back-up array at  
the same time in it.


On Nov 3, 2007, at 11:18 AM, Scott Loveless wrote:

> Hey, gang!
>
> This is yet another "tell me what to buy" inquiry.  I'm looking for a
> back pack to lug my gear around.  Until recently I had been happy with
> shoulder bags, but the death march up Grandfather mountain last spring
> convinced me otherwise.  I'm looking for something with padded straps.
> Chest and waist straps would be nice, too.  Lash points for accessory
> bags and a tripod are a must.  The pack should be able to accommodate
> the following three loading scenarios (one at a time, of course):
> 1. 35mm rig.  Two bodies, 3 or 4 lenses, gadgets (filters, etc.) and a
> whole lotta film.
> 2. P645 and 3 or 4 lenses, more gadgets, lots of film and between 2  
> and
> 4 film inserts.
> 3. 4x5 field camera (OK, it's really a Crown Graphic with all the  
> extra
> crap stripped off), 6 to 12 film holders, up to 2 additional lenses (I
> only have one right now), light meter, 35mm body and one zoom lens.
>
> My current front-runner is the f.64 BP (not the BPX).  I think this  
> bag
> may do the trick, especially if I add a couple pouches for film.   
> Plus,
> it comes with two pouches for 4x5 holders.
>
> http://www.f64camerabag.com/backpacks.html
> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home? 
> O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=91692&is=REG
>
> Any thoughts?  I'd love to hear them.  Thanks!
>
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Re: PESO: Grab Your Balls!

2007-11-03 Thread Brendan MacRae

There was something written on her shirt?

How did I miss that?



-Brendan
--- Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> Thanks Jack. I shot this bowling alley for the
> owner's web site, and  
> couldn't resist posting a pic of the young lady with
> the "grab your  
> balls" t-shirt. It was a fun shoot. It's an older
> establishment,  
> probably built in the fifties in a blue-collar
> suburb of Detroit.  
> Lots of hard drinking, heavy smoking folks there for
> a league night.  
> Had a good time shooting them.
> Paul
> On Nov 2, 2007, at 11:18 PM, Jack Davis wrote:
> 
> > Beautifully timed, Paul. Looks like a classic
> delivery.
> >
> > Jack
> > --- Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6595514
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Camera bags (yet again)

Hey, gang!

This is yet another "tell me what to buy" inquiry. I'm looking for a
back pack to lug my gear around. Until recently I had been happy with
shoulder bags, but the death march up Grandfather mountain last spring
convinced me otherwise. I'm looking for something with padded straps.
Chest and waist straps would be nice, too. Lash points for accessory
bags and a tripod are a must. The pack should be able to accommodate
the following three loading scenarios (one at a time, of course):
1. 35mm rig. Two bodies, 3 or 4 lenses, gadgets (filters, etc.) and a
whole lotta film.
2. P645 and 3 or 4 lenses, more gadgets, lots of film and between 2 and
4 film inserts.
3. 4x5 field camera (OK, it's really a Crown Graphic with all the extra
crap stripped off), 6 to 12 film holders, up to 2 additional lenses (I
only have one right now), light meter, 35mm body and one zoom lens.

My current front-runner is the f.64 BP (not the BPX). I think this bag
may do the trick, especially if I add a couple pouches for film. Plus,
it comes with two pouches for 4x5 holders.

http://www.f64camerabag.com/backpacks.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=91692&is=REG

Any thoughts? I'd love to hear them. Thanks!

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Re: PESO (sorta) Product Photography

Doug Franklin wrote:
> Scott Loveless wrote:
> 
 Anyway, http://www.twinmoonpottery.com/ is the site
> 
 Any and all opinions are most welcome.
> 
> I'm sorry for taking so long to reply to this.  Thanks for the 
> information on those lights.  I've had a couple of the reflectors for a 
> few years, but I've been looking for the right bulbs to put into them. 
> Next is to get a real "tent".

Thanks, Doug.  I grabbed one of the bulbs.  This is printed on the side: 
  "Lights of America 2215 S-N Self-Ballasted Lamp.  120~60Hz 15W 250mA 
(135)".  I'm pretty sure this is a Wal-Mart bulb.  HTH.

> 
> The pottery photos look really good.  My only gripe is the size of them 
> in the presentation.  I'm as paranoid as the next guy, but 400 x 300 is 
> just a bit too small.  Maybe offer a full resolution "clip out" of maybe 
> 150 x 150 or 200 x 200 or something of the original image that let's 
> them see the "actual pixels", which the viewer will probably equate with 
> "actual size".

Thanks for the comments.  Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on 
POV) I can't do anything about the presentation.  It's not my site.


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Re: PESO (sorta) Product Photography

Mark Roberts wrote:
> Scott Loveless wrote:
> 
>> Anyway, http://www.twinmoonpottery.com/ is the site, and all the photos 
>> on the index page are mine.
> 
> Nice work, Scott, especially with such limited equipment. You did a 
> good job with the lighting.
> 
> 
> 
Thanks, Mark.  Much appreciated.

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Re: Cosina lenses for Pentax KA mount

2007-11-03 Thread Adam Maas

Boris Liberman wrote:
> Hi!
> 
> I wonder why smaller third-party lens manufacturers are suddenly?! 
> starting to produce lenses for KA mount?
> 
> What prevented them from doing so in the past? Is it a sign of Pentax 
> comeback or of the opposite?
> 
> Cheers.
> 
> Boris
> 
> 

The Voightlander SL's have been available in KA mount for a while (3-4 
years at least), the line had for the most part lingered while Cosina 
concentrated on their rangefinder line and later the Zeiss production. 
It looks like they're relaunching the line now.

-Adam

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Re: No microfiber lens cloth for me!

Mark Roberts wrote:
> Patrick Genovese wrote:
> 
>> Congratulations! on the 1st prize and wow what a shot!
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Interestingly enough, I just looked at the Sigma page and noticed that 
> all the winners from their first three contests this year are entered 
> into a fourth contest for overall winner. So there's a chance I may be 
> able to milk a little more from this shot yet ;-)
> 
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Re: No microfiber lens cloth for me!

2007-11-03 Thread Mark Roberts

Patrick Genovese wrote:

>Congratulations! on the 1st prize and wow what a shot!

Thanks!

Interestingly enough, I just looked at the Sigma page and noticed that 
all the winners from their first three contests this year are entered 
into a fourth contest for overall winner. So there's a chance I may be 
able to milk a little more from this shot yet ;-)



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Re: Peso Lucy under lights

Looks all the world like our "Squeeky". A stray with very similar
markings, who showed up at our house a couple years ago. She is just
now getting mellow and trusting enough to get involved in all yard and
garden activities.
I'm now inspired me to stalk her with a camera.
I like your shot a lot.

Jack

--- David J Brooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6596456
> 
> Was playing with the 360 and K10D the other day with the flash in
> wireless mode. Placed it at several locations and Lucy actually
> stayed
> still for most of the testing.
> 
> This was with flash off to the right and upa bit and in bounce mode
> with the built in deflector. I used the sofa arm to hide some of the
> flash and just get her head lit, but it does not really show that i
> don't think.
> 
> She does look well lit considering she was in the shade.
> 
> Dave
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Re: Peso Lucy under lights

Thanks Paul.
I left that bit of the sofa in, to show what i was trying to do with
the bounce, put more on her face than body, but yes it would look
better not there.:-)

Dave

On 11/3/07, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Nice light. Good pose. You might want to clone out that piece of
> green furniture on the right. But it's an excellent shot as presented.
> Paul
> On Nov 3, 2007, at 9:22 AM, David J Brooks wrote:
>
> > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6596456
> >
> > Was playing with the 360 and K10D the other day with the flash in
> > wireless mode. Placed it at several locations and Lucy actually stayed
> > still for most of the testing.
> >
> > This was with flash off to the right and upa bit and in bounce mode
> > with the built in deflector. I used the sofa arm to hide some of the
> > flash and just get her head lit, but it does not really show that i
> > don't think.
> >
> > She does look well lit considering she was in the shade.
> >
> > Dave
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Re: More Zeiss ZK lenses (macro)

2007-11-03 Thread Boris Liberman

But both go only to 1:2 magnification factor and both have 67 mm filter 
thread. They are quite huge...

Boris

Thibouille wrote:
> Sorry if it was known already...
> 
> Here are current lenses from Zeiss in ZF(Nikon AI-S), ZK(Pentax KA)
> and ZS(M42) mounts:
> http://www.zeiss.com/C12567A8003B58B9/ContentsWWWIntern/8E8AE439A3FD6101C125711B005A77C4
> 
> Yeah 2 macro lenses: 50 and 100mm each f/2 and 1:2.
> 
> Nice little lineup in the end. A couple more WA and Tele would be great.
> 
> Have fun...
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Re: PESO 2007 - 45e - GDG

I like the two different sized, but parallel line work.

Dave

On 11/3/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Not from Alcatraz ... '-)
>
>http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/45e.htm
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> comments, critique, etc always appreciated.
>
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Re: PESO -- Heart and Soul