Re: The psychology of fanbois
On 23/3/08, Bob Sullivan, discombobulated, unleashed: Apple and Leica aren't products, they are religions. Their true believers see the rest of us as ignorant heathens. Not true Bob! I would say more like handicapped ;-) -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso Stripper accessories or food.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornish_pasty Does not rhyme with tasty but they sure are good to eat when properly prepared. CW David J Brooks wrote: Cory. We drove by Marquette on every trip. Unfortunaltly truckers dont stop.:-) Still have no idea what a pastie is, unless its from the ballet Dave On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 6:52 PM, Cory Waters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave, If you get up Marquette way, Jean Kay's pasties are the best. They're right across from the Superior Dome on Presque Isle Ave. Get 'em with the rudabaggies but only if you're alone in the truck :) fft CW Misses da U.P. David J Brooks wrote: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v408/divad_b/NTS%20PHOTOS/?action=viewcurrent=grama-t-5717.jpg Between Mackinaw City and Rapid River Michigan. D200 Nikon 18-70, pan from side window of truck Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO 2008 - 50 - GDG
Excellent. Lovely light, nicely composed. Paul On Mar 23, 2008, at 10:40 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Last one for today ... http://homepage.mac.com/godders/50-moonset.jpg Sunrise Moonset - Santa Cruz Wharf 2008 Olympus E-1 + ZD 50-200/2.8-3.5 ISO 100 @ f/8 @ 1/60 sec, fl=182mm Comments and critique always appreciated. I'm tired ... but happy. :-) enjoy Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PESO 2008 - 46 - GDG
Picasso never repeated himself, and his art is certainly not dead. I have an edition of his sketchbooks, plus several books of his drawings and paintings. What really stands out for me is the energetic creativity and constant change and experimentation, allied with astonishing discipline, single-mindedness, self-criticism and knowledge of art history. I can thoroughly recommend the book Je suis le cahier de Pablo Picasso to anyone who is interested in seeing how he worked up his ideas into their final form. A visit to the Musee Picasso in Paris is also time well spent - not least because it is such a beautiful building. Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of P. J. Alling Sent: 24 March 2008 02:48 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO 2008 - 46 - GDG Tell that to Picasso. Oh, right... Bob W wrote: When it becomes repeatable the art is dead. Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of P. J. Alling Sent: 23 March 2008 21:04 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO 2008 - 46 - GDG The question becomes is it repeatable. If so a new art form is born. Mark Roberts wrote: Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: This was a mistake but I find it somewhat amusing ... http://homepage.mac.com/godders/46-hideout.jpg Where Flying Saucers Hide - Santa Cruz Wharf 2008 Olympus E-1 + ZD 50-200/2.8-3.5 ISO 100 @ f/7.1 @ 8.0 sec, fl=101mm Comments and critique always appreciated. :-) NEVER admit something was a mistake! :) Cool photo. -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a lesser evil... -- Dr. Jerry Pournelle -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a lesser evil... -- Dr. Jerry Pournelle -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: PESO: On Magnolia Plantation
That's beautifully composed. The relationship between the tree, the fence and the road are very well handled. I had no idea magnolias grew so large. Here in London people train magnolias over their front door on rows of town houses and it looks really beautiful when they're in flower, but of course they never get much bigger than large vines. Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Womer Sent: 24 March 2008 02:21 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: On Magnolia Plantation Another from near Charleston, SC. Not hugely creative, but it was an appealing scene. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7091273size=lg K10D, DA 16-45, polarizer, ISO 200, f/9.5 @ 1/30, RAW via LR. Also, if someone could tell me how to update the copyright line, I'd be grateful. I've tried 3 different things, none work, and reading the documentation is like eating raw frogs in a swamp. Rick http://www.photo.net/photos/RickW __ __ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso Stripper accessories or food.
The wind tips are being routed around Thunder Bay in Ontario. Might be a while, but thanks for the warning per say. Dave On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 10:40 PM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A pastie is a meat pie. They can be very good. Or very bad. Partake at your own risk:-) Paul On Mar 23, 2008, at 8:32 PM, David J Brooks wrote: Cory. We drove by Marquette on every trip. Unfortunaltly truckers dont stop.:-) Still have no idea what a pastie is, unless its from the ballet Dave On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 6:52 PM, Cory Waters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave, If you get up Marquette way, Jean Kay's pasties are the best. They're right across from the Superior Dome on Presque Isle Ave. Get 'em with the rudabaggies but only if you're alone in the truck :) fft CW Misses da U.P. David J Brooks wrote: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v408/divad_b/NTS%20PHOTOS/? action=viewcurrent=grama-t-5717.jpg Between Mackinaw City and Rapid River Michigan. D200 Nikon 18-70, pan from side window of truck Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Happy Hour At the Sand Bar
On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 10:49 PM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For a second there I thought that Dave knew something about birds that escaped me... They taste good, thats all i know.:-) Dave Mat Maessen wrote: On 3/23/08, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good shot. The placement of the dark and light birds is good ... http://www.matoe.org/gallery2/v/tomatoe/florida/dingdarling/IMGP2396.jpg.html I'd be lying if I said that I had anything to do w/ the bird placement. They were nice enough to sit still for a few minutes while I photographed them. I would have preferred better light, but that would have involved being there wy too early in the morning. Thanks for looking, Dave and Paul. I hope to get back to Sanibel with more time, and a tripod at least. -Mat -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a lesser evil... -- Dr. Jerry Pournelle -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: The psychology of fanbois
Mark Erickson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We're all Pentax Fanboi's (aren't we?). I thought Pentax owners were just the opposite: Bitching about everything Pentax does or makes. -- Mark I still hate SD memory cards Roberts ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Last hummingbirds and Happy Easter! ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
Its been colder than the last 3-4 years, thats for sure. Almost a record snow year. But, for some reason the wall under the kitchen window looses its snow first, and that were the tulips etc are. It feels nice though to see them, after this winter. Dave On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 11:39 PM, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave, We usually have snowdrops by mid-February and the start of early spcies tulips by now. Sadly, only one snowdrop has made an appearance near my south facing front door. It hasn't been a particularly cold winter in Chicago, but the snow has held back the garden. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 12:09 PM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes i like the nest shot. Bob, some of the snow has melted by out kitchen window(south face0 and out daffodils and crocusus are starting to show. Mined yo this is the 3rd time.:-0 Dave On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 11:55 AM, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I applaud the efforts on the hummingbirds. They are very difficult to capture in flight, but the nest shot is marvelous. You will have more fun in the summer with them and the K20D. The instant feedback is very helpful. Tulip time already for you? We still see snow and not even the early varieties of tulip. Reards, Bob S. On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 10:21 AM, Gaëtan Beauchamp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello everyone! Happy Easter to all ! Here are my third, fourth, fifth and sixth hummingbirds. Those four were taken with a Pentax MZ6 film camera and printed home made with a JOBO CPP2, those old things that I still do. Here is also a K20D image of a tulip. All that discussion with AF and K20D is becoming a great concern. Keep sending post on that subject. All comments are welcome and appreciated. Hummingbirds http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7080357 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7080366 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7080677 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7080706 Tulip http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7088577 Gaëtan Beauchamp -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO: Stitched panoramas
Micah Kleit wrote: Those panoramas are really great. I meant to write about the Montrichard photo, but was glad to see the whole group of panorama photos together. It's also nice to see our western brethren have parks as nice as we have in Philadelphia. I'm heading down to Knoxville next week, and I'm hoping I can find some time to see the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Seeing your panoramic shots have given me some inspiration to shoot there if I have the time, especially now that I just got my K20D this past week. I have a special panorama head for my tripod, but with the latest software you can even get great results from hand-held shots (Montrichard was done that way). http://www.robertstech.com/panos.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: On Magnolia Plantation
Rick. Its a good shot. I like the tree having good contrast from the road and grass. I think you just go into the copy right window in photo dot net and change it there. Dave On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 10:20 PM, Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Another from near Charleston, SC. Not hugely creative, but it was an appealing scene. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7091273size=lg K10D, DA 16-45, polarizer, ISO 200, f/9.5 @ 1/30, RAW via LR. Also, if someone could tell me how to update the copyright line, I'd be grateful. I've tried 3 different things, none work, and reading the documentation is like eating raw frogs in a swamp. Rick http://www.photo.net/photos/RickW Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: The psychology of fanbois
On Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 8:35 AM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mark Erickson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We're all Pentax Fanboi's (aren't we?). I thought Pentax owners were just the opposite: Bitching about everything Pentax does or makes. Makes us stronger. -- Mark I still hate SD memory cards Roberts Me too Dave ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO 2008 - 48, 49 - GDG
First one i love. The birds seem to be an extension of the pickets. Second one i like the blend of colours. Dave On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 9:57 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I arrived at the wharf to find the locals waiting for sunrise. It was a glorious sunrise... http://homepage.mac.com/godders/48-waiting.jpg Waiting For Sunrise - Santa Cruz Wharf 2008 ISO 100 @ f/7.1 @ 8 sec, fl=200mm http://homepage.mac.com/godders/49-waiting2.jpg Waiting For Sunrise 2 - Santa Cruz Wharf 2008 ISO 100 @ f/7.1 @ 10 sec, fl=50mm Both with the Olympus E-1 + ZD 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 lens enjoy Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso Stripper accessories or food.
Oh. I assumed it did. Oh well, i lioke the photo. Dave On Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 6:20 AM, Cory Waters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornish_pasty Does not rhyme with tasty but they sure are good to eat when properly prepared. CW David J Brooks wrote: Cory. We drove by Marquette on every trip. Unfortunaltly truckers dont stop.:-) Still have no idea what a pastie is, unless its from the ballet Dave On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 6:52 PM, Cory Waters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave, If you get up Marquette way, Jean Kay's pasties are the best. They're right across from the Superior Dome on Presque Isle Ave. Get 'em with the rudabaggies but only if you're alone in the truck :) fft CW Misses da U.P. David J Brooks wrote: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v408/divad_b/NTS%20PHOTOS/?action=viewcurrent=grama-t-5717.jpg Between Mackinaw City and Rapid River Michigan. D200 Nikon 18-70, pan from side window of truck Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO 2008 - 50 - GDG
Nice composition and colours. Very peacfull shot Dave On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 10:40 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Last one for today ... http://homepage.mac.com/godders/50-moonset.jpg Sunrise Moonset - Santa Cruz Wharf 2008 Olympus E-1 + ZD 50-200/2.8-3.5 ISO 100 @ f/8 @ 1/60 sec, fl=182mm Comments and critique always appreciated. I'm tired ... but happy. :-) enjoy Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESOs: Lenin
Some interesting photos. Number 3 and 5 i like the bets Dave 2008/3/23 Luka Knezevic-Strika [EMAIL PROTECTED]: http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg221/sprjemiste/lenjin.jpg http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg221/sprjemiste/_IGP2010-1.jpg http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg221/sprjemiste/_IGP1985-1.jpg http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg221/sprjemiste/_IGP1903.jpg http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg221/sprjemiste/_IGP1926.jpg http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg221/sprjemiste/lopte.jpg impressions -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Pentax good deed for Easter Sunday
My dressage show was over this past weekend. Sunday was not busy at all. Riders from 7:30 to 10:15 and we were done. One of the riders husband was shooting her and her friend, which is fine with me, and i saw he had a Pentax Dslr. I asked if it was the K1000 or K10D. K1000 was his reply. Oh you know this camera. I replied i have been using Pentax since 1971. Oh maybe you can help me here. He asked a large number of how to do questions in between riders, and i am happy to say was able to answer them all:-) I told him how i was shooting, settings, keeping the back lite window out of the shots. He was happier with the results, but because he was using the 18-250, he had to ISO at 3200. He would settle for grainy shots as long as they were brighter and better.:-) I felt the store that sold him the camera had given him some mis information, so i told him what i knew in that regards. So there ya go, my good deed for the month Dave -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: The psychology of fanbois
I still hate SD cards as well. The little plastic bars that separate the contacts tend to start coming apart. And when one of them gets in the way of the contact, the card won't read. I've had to remove some to access my files. I would be willing to make the camera larger if that means I could go back to CF cards. Paul -- Original message -- From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 8:35 AM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mark Erickson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We're all Pentax Fanboi's (aren't we?). I thought Pentax owners were just the opposite: Bitching about everything Pentax does or makes. Makes us stronger. -- Mark I still hate SD memory cards Roberts Me too Dave ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Last hummingbirds and Happy Easter! ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
I usually have snowdrops by now. No sign of them yet. We've had a cold winter and lots of snow. One year I had daffodils by March 25th. I haven't even seen a sprout yet. They're still buried under the snow. Paul -- Original message -- From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Its been colder than the last 3-4 years, thats for sure. Almost a record snow year. But, for some reason the wall under the kitchen window looses its snow first, and that were the tulips etc are. It feels nice though to see them, after this winter. Dave On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 11:39 PM, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave, We usually have snowdrops by mid-February and the start of early spcies tulips by now. Sadly, only one snowdrop has made an appearance near my south facing front door. It hasn't been a particularly cold winter in Chicago, but the snow has held back the garden. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 12:09 PM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes i like the nest shot. Bob, some of the snow has melted by out kitchen window(south face0 and out daffodils and crocusus are starting to show. Mined yo this is the 3rd time.:-0 Dave On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 11:55 AM, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I applaud the efforts on the hummingbirds. They are very difficult to capture in flight, but the nest shot is marvelous. You will have more fun in the summer with them and the K20D. The instant feedback is very helpful. Tulip time already for you? We still see snow and not even the early varieties of tulip. Reards, Bob S. On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 10:21 AM, Gaëtan Beauchamp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello everyone! Happy Easter to all ! Here are my third, fourth, fifth and sixth hummingbirds. Those four were taken with a Pentax MZ6 film camera and printed home made with a JOBO CPP2, those old things that I still do. Here is also a K20D image of a tulip. All that discussion with AF and K20D is becoming a great concern. Keep sending post on that subject. All comments are welcome and appreciated. Hummingbirds http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7080357 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7080366 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7080677 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7080706 Tulip http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7088577 Gaëtan Beauchamp -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax good deed for Easter Sunday
Dave, you did better than me. I saw two women with a couple of K-something digital bodies at the zoo on Saturday but didn't bother to speak. Evidently my wife understands the Pentax Brotherhood better than I do. For one, she's the one that spotted the cameras, and secondly as we passed by she asked me quizzically, Aren't you going to say something?!... I guess I didn't fulfill my pdml obligations or something. oh well. How many lashes do I get? My dressage show was over this past weekend. Sunday was not busy at all. Riders from 7:30 to 10:15 and we were done. One of the riders husband was shooting her and her friend, which is fine with me, and i saw he had a Pentax Dslr. I asked if it was the K1000 or K10D. K1000 was his reply. Oh you know this camera. I replied i have been using Pentax since 1971. Oh maybe you can help me here. He asked a large number of how to do questions in between riders, and i am happy to say was able to answer them all:-) I told him how i was shooting, settings, keeping the back lite window out of the shots. He was happier with the results, but because he was using the 18-250, he had to ISO at 3200. He would settle for grainy shots as long as they were brighter and better.:-) I felt the store that sold him the camera had given him some mis information, so i told him what i knew in that regards. So there ya go, my good deed for the month -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO 2008 - 46 - GDG
The Musee Picasso is my favorite Paris museum. :-) Godfrey On Mar 24, 2008, at 3:37 AM, Bob W wrote: Picasso never repeated himself, and his art is certainly not dead. I have an edition of his sketchbooks, plus several books of his drawings and paintings. What really stands out for me is the energetic creativity and constant change and experimentation, allied with astonishing discipline, single-mindedness, self-criticism and knowledge of art history. I can thoroughly recommend the book Je suis le cahier de Pablo Picasso to anyone who is interested in seeing how he worked up his ideas into their final form. A visit to the Musee Picasso in Paris is also time well spent - not least because it is such a beautiful building. Bob Tell that to Picasso. Oh, right... When it becomes repeatable the art is dead. The question becomes is it repeatable. If so a new art form is born. http://homepage.mac.com/godders/46-hideout.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: The psychology of fanbois
Apple and Leica aren't products, they are religions. Their true believers see the rest of us as ignorant heathens. Great, now we have a thread dedicated for people insulting others who use a different camera or different computer from theirs. sarcasm on What a fucking brilliant thing to expend words and energy on. sarcasm off I'm a Pentax user until somebody shows me something more cost effective. No, we are not all Pentax Fanboi's. I'd be happier with Pentax if they produced a pro-class body. Right now, they have the best-featured, advanced amateur class DSLR body for the money ... there's good mileage to be had out of that. But there's a world of difference between what Pentax is offering as a top of the line vs what Olympus, Nikon, Canon and (soon) Sony are offering in pro- class equipment. Whenever I've been using the K10D for a while and pick up the Olympus E-1, the E-1 shocks me with how smooth, quiet, solid and capable it feels, how every control moves precisely and securely, how much *better* the viewfinder is for manual focus, etc. And it's a 2003 design. I want the same feeling out of a Pentax body to properly match the Limited lenses. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Smilin' on a Bike
Way behind on my PESO check-out list and must have deleted the original mail. :-( Great shot Frank. His clothing makes me wonder, though. Is that (cotton) jeans he's wearing? IMO that's one of the most uncomfortable things to wear when biking... Jostein 2008/3/21, Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Frank: Fantastic shot!!! Not much more to say other than it's perfect. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 7:30 AM Subject: PESO - Smilin' on a Bike Sunny, late-winter day, no cars on the road: what's not to smile about: http://tinyurl.com/2a8lkz http://bp3.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/R9-0T-VXp9I/Bs4/NgrE3oHN4cA/s1600-h/mar_18_08+002.jpg Comments welcome. 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: The psychology of fanbois
On Mar 24, 2008, at 8:32, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I still hate SD cards as well. The little plastic bars that separate the contacts tend to start coming apart. And when one of them gets in the way of the contact, the card won't read. I've had to remove some to access my files. I would be willing to make the camera larger if that means I could go back to CF cards. Wow, are these name-brand cards you're talking about here? I've been using SD cards since getting my DS back in... 2004? And I've never had one come apart the way you describe. After fixing a camera and a card reader which each had their CF pins bent from having a card shoved in less-than-perfectly, I can say that I'd rather repair a $20 card than a $900 camera though.IMO, CF is far less robust than SD in the hands of the average user. -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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Optio W20 is a true all- weather camera
more rain to come is great! Amazing how brooding the sky looks, and with those puddles in the foreground. Almost as if the greenhouses awaits a hailstorm doom. Best, Jostein 2008/3/22, Henk Terhell [EMAIL PROTECTED]: As I keep the Optio W20 in the side pocket of my trousers, there are many more chances to record sudden changes in weather which we have in Holland these days. http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/2349410751/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/2349409955/in/photostream/ Any comments of course welcome Henk No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.8/1338 - Release Date: 2008-03-21 5:52 PM -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESOs: ...catching up...
Been out of circulation with some interesting work load (later...), but in the meantime: http://www.bong.uni.cc/peso/2008-10c.htm http://www.bong.uni.cc/peso/2008-10d.htm ...like they're all linked together anyway :-D -- Bong Manayon http://www.bong.uni.cc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: The world is over
2008/3/23, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Worse still, he's going commando. Is that an off the cuff remark.:-) As long as you keep it brief, lads... -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: The psychology of fanbois
I've had the plastic dividers fall off two SanDisk Extreme III cards. Never had a problem with CF during four years of use. I've heard stories about bent pins but have neveer run across anyone who actually experienced that. On the other hand, I've rarely met a user of SD cards who hasn't experienced some kind of failure. Most common seems to be the locking tab falling off. I had that happen to an Extreme III card as well. I haven't had any breakage problems with Transcend cards, but I did have one that just quit working after a few hours of use. I want my CF cards back! Paul -- Original message -- From: Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Mar 24, 2008, at 8:32, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I still hate SD cards as well. The little plastic bars that separate the contacts tend to start coming apart. And when one of them gets in the way of the contact, the card won't read. I've had to remove some to access my files. I would be willing to make the camera larger if that means I could go back to CF cards. Wow, are these name-brand cards you're talking about here? I've been using SD cards since getting my DS back in... 2004? And I've never had one come apart the way you describe. After fixing a camera and a card reader which each had their CF pins bent from having a card shoved in less-than-perfectly, I can say that I'd rather repair a $20 card than a $900 camera though.IMO, CF is far less robust than SD in the hands of the average user. -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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: The world is over
On Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 11:09 PM, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 2008/3/23, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Worse still, he's going commando. Is that an off the cuff remark.:-) As long as you keep it brief, lads... Geee. String together a few more of these we'll have a proper pun thread going. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: The psychology of fanbois
LOL Mighty charitable of you to let us poor handicapped folks slide by here. I owned an Apple IIc once, but got over it. ;-) (They have gotten better since Jobs returned.) Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 3:11 AM, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 23/3/08, Bob Sullivan, discombobulated, unleashed: Apple and Leica aren't products, they are religions. Their true believers see the rest of us as ignorant heathens. Not true Bob! I would say more like handicapped ;-) -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Give me a home...
On Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 12:52 AM, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 23/3/08, David Savage, discombobulated, unleashed: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/2353757547_fe2b1a7c43_o.jpg That's really nice Dave. Thanks mate. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: The psychology of fanbois
On Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 5:11 PM, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 23/3/08, Bob Sullivan, discombobulated, unleashed: Apple and Leica aren't products, they are religions. Their true believers see the rest of us as ignorant heathens. Not true Bob! I would say more like handicapped ;-) Duuhhh I like ice cream Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Give me a home...
On Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 2:06 AM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good one Dave. Thank you sir. Love the vid. It's a somewhat cringe worthy song but I like it :-) When did you get heat:-) Always had it. From November to about April. ;-) However we just got A/C in all the bedrooms a couple of years ago. Before that the only room in the house that had A/C was the lounge/dinning room. So on really hot nights when a fan just wasn't enough, I'd drag a mattress down there to sleep. Cheers, Dave On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 10:21 AM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/2353757547_fe2b1a7c43_o.jpg For those who want an explanation of the title: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2qihozUSMM -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESOs: ...catching up...
Great concept, well executed. I like 10c best, but both are good. Paul -- Original message -- From: Bong Manayon [EMAIL PROTECTED] Been out of circulation with some interesting work load (later...), but in the meantime: http://www.bong.uni.cc/peso/2008-10c.htm http://www.bong.uni.cc/peso/2008-10d.htm ...like they're all linked together anyway :-D -- Bong Manayon http://www.bong.uni.cc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: The psychology of fanbois
- Original Message - From: Charles Robinson Subject: Re: The psychology of fanbois After fixing a camera and a card reader which each had their CF pins bent from having a card shoved in less-than-perfectly, I can say that I'd rather repair a $20 card than a $900 camera though.IMO, CF is far less robust than SD in the hands of the average user. This has been discussed at some length in the past. Any lab operator you care to talk to probably has some sort of horror story relating to bent pins in CF slots. The lab I used to run averaged 4 readers per year down due to damaged pins. SD carda are a much better interface, albeit not a perfect one, as the contacts can still be damaged. You have to be a lot clumsier to do it though. I prefer the size of CF cards, but I don't miss the interface. I never saw a damaged SD card in all my years in the lab business, nor have I ever experiened a problem with my own SD cards. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: The psychology of fanbois
Bob Sullivan wrote: Apple and Leica aren't products, they are religions. And not just *any* religion: The strongest resemblance is to the Church of Scientology! (and just to piss of *everybody*, I'd add that Harley-Davidson falls into the same category, at least here in the U.S.) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: The psychology of fanbois
On Mar 24, 2008, at 8:32, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I still hate SD cards as well. The little plastic bars that separate the contacts tend to start coming apart. And when one of them gets in the way of the contact, the card won't read. I've had to remove some to access my files. I would be willing to make the camera larger if that means I could go back to CF cards. Ah, another I hate war to wage. I've been using digital cameras with Memory Stick, Secure Digital, Compact Flash, and xD memory cards since 2002. I use my cameras *a lot*, I take the card out of the camera, insert it into a card reader, take it out of that and put it back in the camera *every time* I upload from card to computer. That's a lot of extractions and insertions. I buy decent quality cards (Sandisk, PQI, Transcend). I have never yet had a card fail in any way at all. Of any type. I don't like to buy xD card as only Fuji and Olympus use them. I don't like to buy Memory Stick as only Sony uses them. Otherwise, I don't care at all. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: The psychology of fanbois
I've got 6-8 sd cards. One fast, 'no name' card I used frequently had the plastic covering fail. First just a chip, then a crack and the housing folded up. Not too good for pushing into the K10D spring loaded card slot. I super glued it back together, but lost the write lock and that was that. The slot on the K10D didn't like me adding some scotch tape to the card to unlock it. I spent $17 and bought another one. I wouldn't have a CF card with 44 pins...talk about asking for trouble! Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 10:02 AM, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Charles Robinson Subject: Re: The psychology of fanbois After fixing a camera and a card reader which each had their CF pins bent from having a card shoved in less-than-perfectly, I can say that I'd rather repair a $20 card than a $900 camera though.IMO, CF is far less robust than SD in the hands of the average user. This has been discussed at some length in the past. Any lab operator you care to talk to probably has some sort of horror story relating to bent pins in CF slots. The lab I used to run averaged 4 readers per year down due to damaged pins. SD carda are a much better interface, albeit not a perfect one, as the contacts can still be damaged. You have to be a lot clumsier to do it though. I prefer the size of CF cards, but I don't miss the interface. I never saw a damaged SD card in all my years in the lab business, nor have I ever experiened a problem with my own SD cards. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: The psychology of fanbois
After fixing a camera and a card reader which each had their CF pins bent from having a card shoved in less-than-perfectly, I can say that I'd rather repair a $20 card than a $900 camera though.IMO, CF is far less robust than SD in the hands of the average user. Been there, done that. In 2004, I had to send an ist-D to Colorado for repair due to bent CF pins. The mistake cost me $134.70 in repairs (plus shipping). With that in mind, i was ecstatic to switch to SD cards with the K10-D. Also as an aside, FWIW, numerous retailers have Sandisk cards essentially on sale. 4GB extreme III @ 49.99, minus rebate equates to about $15 a card. I've picked up 4 already. Just thought I'd share the info. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: The psychology of fanbois
-- Original message -- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] o CF cards. Ah, another I hate war to wage. Such nonsense. No war, just a somewhat facetious response to the fanbois post. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: The psychology of fanbois
pnstenquist wrote: From: Godfrey DiGiorgi godders at mac.com o CF cards. Ah, another I hate war to wage. Such nonsense. No war, just a somewhat facetious response to the fanbois post. I intended my fanbois post to be facetious to begin with. Obviously, not all Leica/Harley/Apple/Pentax(?)/etc. owners are fanbois. Certain brands do have very vocal fanbois, however. As Mark Roberts pointed out, we seem to have a reverse-fanboi phenomenon--people who love to hate the brand and bitterly criticize every product that Pentax ships. These people can't seem to just walk away from the brand, however. In addition, they do not seem to be fanbois of alternate brands (like Canon or Nikon). --Mark -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: The psychology of fanbois
I kind of ignored this but my interest is in the glass. I have a lot of classic glass. Only Pentax will allow me to use most of it with a minimum of fuss, (because it's K mount of course). If Pentax ever stops allowing the use of my classic lenses I'd go to the manufacturer with the best disposable equipment as opposed to the manufacturer with the disposable equipment that uses my lenses. Two years ago that would have been Canon, now It might be Nikon or Sony. Film Bodies last for decades, digital bodies are viable for only years, (I doubt my *ist-D will even be considered repairable in 5 more years). Bob Sullivan wrote: Apple and Leica aren't products, they are religions. Their true believers see the rest of us as ignorant heathens. I'm a Pentax user until somebody shows me something more cost effective. No, we are not all Pentax Fanboi's. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 8:51 PM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 9:00 AM, Mark Erickson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We're all Pentax Fanboi's (aren't we?). Nope. I'm one of those middle of the road types. Here's an interesting article that explains the fanboi phenomenon from the Apple perspective: http://machinist.salon.com/feature/2008/03/18/true_enough_excerpt_2/index.ht ml That gels with what I've always thought about the phenomenon. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a lesser evil... -- Dr. Jerry Pournelle -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
OT Web Bots and Acrobat Files
Hi, I publish a newsletter for my local dog club in the Adobe PDF format. Something that has been brought to my attention is that search engines are indexing the content of the files, and are extracting information that we would prefer not be published in a casual web search. So, when I was publishing the Pentax Users' Gallery, I learned that I could put a robots.txt file in the root directory of the website which would allow me to prevent search engines from indexing certain pages. I recall that i protected the galleries themselves, and left the index page open. Does anyone know if there is a way of preventing search engines from indexing the contents of a PDF file, without actually putting password security on the file? Thanks William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO 2008 - 46 - GDG
In his declining years Picasso would draw three sweeping lines on a napkin, sigh it and sell it for a million dollars. A technique doesn't imply repetition, it implies repeatable results. In Picasso's case a minimalist Piccaoest image and a large paycheck. Pollack had a technique too also guaranteeing a consistent results. ...and they're both dead, but you didn't get that... Bob W wrote: Picasso never repeated himself, and his art is certainly not dead. I have an edition of his sketchbooks, plus several books of his drawings and paintings. What really stands out for me is the energetic creativity and constant change and experimentation, allied with astonishing discipline, single-mindedness, self-criticism and knowledge of art history. I can thoroughly recommend the book Je suis le cahier de Pablo Picasso to anyone who is interested in seeing how he worked up his ideas into their final form. A visit to the Musee Picasso in Paris is also time well spent - not least because it is such a beautiful building. Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of P. J. Alling Sent: 24 March 2008 02:48 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO 2008 - 46 - GDG Tell that to Picasso. Oh, right... Bob W wrote: When it becomes repeatable the art is dead. Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of P. J. Alling Sent: 23 March 2008 21:04 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO 2008 - 46 - GDG The question becomes is it repeatable. If so a new art form is born. Mark Roberts wrote: Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: This was a mistake but I find it somewhat amusing ... http://homepage.mac.com/godders/46-hideout.jpg Where Flying Saucers Hide - Santa Cruz Wharf 2008 Olympus E-1 + ZD 50-200/2.8-3.5 ISO 100 @ f/7.1 @ 8.0 sec, fl=101mm Comments and critique always appreciated. :-) NEVER admit something was a mistake! :) Cool photo. -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a lesser evil... -- Dr. Jerry Pournelle -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a lesser evil... -- Dr. Jerry Pournelle -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a lesser evil... -- Dr. Jerry Pournelle -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Pentax good deed for Easter Sunday
Up in the lounge were a father son team that was there for the Jumper show, same place, only in the main arena. I know he moved from a Minolta film camera (he has stopped by to chat on occasion before)to a Sony Alpha digital, and his father had the manual out for his new rebel. As i had finished around 10:30 or so, i went over to watch some Jumper rounds. I could see them testing, looking, reading, then look over at me. I was wondering if they would pop over, but they did not. I heard them complain about poor quality shots they took from the last indoor show and that 99% were deleted. I left then.:-). I need SOME customers after all.:-) Dave On Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 9:37 AM, Jerome [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave, you did better than me. I saw two women with a couple of K-something digital bodies at the zoo on Saturday but didn't bother to speak. Evidently my wife understands the Pentax Brotherhood better than I do. For one, she's the one that spotted the cameras, and secondly as we passed by she asked me quizzically, Aren't you going to say something?!... I guess I didn't fulfill my pdml obligations or something. oh well. How many lashes do I get? My dressage show was over this past weekend. Sunday was not busy at all. Riders from 7:30 to 10:15 and we were done. One of the riders husband was shooting her and her friend, which is fine with me, and i saw he had a Pentax Dslr. I asked if it was the K1000 or K10D. K1000 was his reply. Oh you know this camera. I replied i have been using Pentax since 1971. Oh maybe you can help me here. He asked a large number of how to do questions in between riders, and i am happy to say was able to answer them all:-) I told him how i was shooting, settings, keeping the back lite window out of the shots. He was happier with the results, but because he was using the 18-250, he had to ISO at 3200. He would settle for grainy shots as long as they were brighter and better.:-) I felt the store that sold him the camera had given him some mis information, so i told him what i knew in that regards. So there ya go, my good deed for the month -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO - The Chocolateer
We were shopping for some Easter goodies and went into a chocolate shop near our house. Got talking to the owner/chef, who invited us into the kitchen to sample! The confections in the photo are actually for a wedding. He really loves what he does, and was proud of his work (work? his stuff is art!). Managed to snap a pic or two while in there... http://tinyurl.com/2aa5xk http://bp0.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/R-eryqIJ9wI/Btg/D2x_0wnoIO0/s1600-h/mar_24_08+001.jpg Comments always welcome. 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Smilin' on a Bike
On Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 9:46 AM, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Way behind on my PESO check-out list and must have deleted the original mail. :-( Great shot Frank. His clothing makes me wonder, though. Is that (cotton) jeans he's wearing? IMO that's one of the most uncomfortable things to wear when biking... Thanks, Jostein (and everyone else who commented). I agree with your comments about jeans and their comfort (or lack thereof). It's a fashion thing, I think. Plus, some of the guys tell me that they would prefer to rip a cheap pair of jeans rather than expensive spandex (tm). They usually wear spandex under the jeans, but in the summer, whatever cooling (and flexibility) advantages spandex (tm) have would be lost. When I was a courier, I wore spandex (tm) with nothing over them. Everyone thought I was a geek, but I didn't care. Comfort was all I cared about... 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Custom K20D :)
Hi there, Tome to time we try to differ from others... Owning Pentax (which actually means quite significant differing from masses) was not enough for me this morning... had to customize my K20D. Just a tiny bit :) http://home.uninet.ee/~margus02/peso/k20d_logo.jpg BRM -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K10D back to Pentax
Had a call from Pentax today about the K10D. He said he would give me their Purolator number, and send in the offending lens. I said i don't have a box big enough to send in 10 lenses or more. He said, Oh. He did say something that struck me as odd, i guess is the best word. He said they get a lot of K10D's in for back focus problems. But he said most general users are not as finiky as experienced or pro users, yes he said pro, and they don't see it or notice it. Any way, i mentioned the mirror and focus screen, and they said that would be something they would look for and correct first, and does not seem to be the case here. I asked how they test for this, and part of what i remember is that he described it as hooking up the test unit for a car to see what codes are showing. I'm not having much faith now, i don't trust those code readers at garages.:-) Dave On Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 5:31 PM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Resent the K10D back to Maria at Pentax camera. Still bfing badly at f3.5 to 1.8. Its a pain to do macro with it this way. This is why i was not happy with results with my pentax but good ones with the d200 I have let them know it was not repaired correctly. Maybe someone will actually look at it now. Dave -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: The psychology of fanbois
Let me remind people of how robust a CF card can be. My current dog as a puppy decided to play catch with this, he was chewing on it when I got it away from him. A SD card would not have survived this CF card still works. http://www.mindspring.com/~webster26/cfcardassnack.html [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've had the plastic dividers fall off two SanDisk Extreme III cards. Never had a problem with CF during four years of use. I've heard stories about bent pins but have neveer run across anyone who actually experienced that. On the other hand, I've rarely met a user of SD cards who hasn't experienced some kind of failure. Most common seems to be the locking tab falling off. I had that happen to an Extreme III card as well. I haven't had any breakage problems with Transcend cards, but I did have one that just quit working after a few hours of use. I want my CF cards back! Paul -- Original message -- From: Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Mar 24, 2008, at 8:32, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I still hate SD cards as well. The little plastic bars that separate the contacts tend to start coming apart. And when one of them gets in the way of the contact, the card won't read. I've had to remove some to access my files. I would be willing to make the camera larger if that means I could go back to CF cards. Wow, are these name-brand cards you're talking about here? I've been using SD cards since getting my DS back in... 2004? And I've never had one come apart the way you describe. After fixing a camera and a card reader which each had their CF pins bent from having a card shoved in less-than-perfectly, I can say that I'd rather repair a $20 card than a $900 camera though.IMO, CF is far less robust than SD in the hands of the average user. -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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a lesser evil... -- Dr. Jerry Pournelle -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO 2008 - 46 - GDG
On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 1:18 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This was a mistake but I find it somewhat amusing ... http://homepage.mac.com/godders/46-hideout.jpg Where Flying Saucers Hide - Santa Cruz Wharf 2008 Olympus E-1 + ZD 50-200/2.8-3.5 ISO 100 @ f/7.1 @ 8.0 sec, fl=101mm I've always had a thing for UFOs. Fun shot! 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K10D back to Pentax
- Original Message - From: David J Brooks Subject: Re: K10D back to Pentax Had a call from Pentax today about the K10D. He said he would give me their Purolator number, and send in the offending lens. I said i don't have a box big enough to send in 10 lenses or more. He said, Oh. He did say something that struck me as odd, i guess is the best word. He said they get a lot of K10D's in for back focus problems. But he said most general users are not as finiky as experienced or pro users, yes he said pro, and they don't see it or notice it. Any way, i mentioned the mirror and focus screen, and they said that would be something they would look for and correct first, and does not seem to be the case here. I asked how they test for this, and part of what i remember is that he described it as hooking up the test unit for a car to see what codes are showing. I wonder how their code reader checks optical alignment. I believe the correct tool is called a collimator William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: The psychology of fanbois
Based on the size of some of the Olympus bodies I don't think the camera has to be any larger. I've actually had an SD card case split at a seam. It's a good Lexar Card from a reputable store but getting it replaced wouldn't be worth the hassle as it's now hopelessly outdated. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I still hate SD cards as well. The little plastic bars that separate the contacts tend to start coming apart. And when one of them gets in the way of the contact, the card won't read. I've had to remove some to access my files. I would be willing to make the camera larger if that means I could go back to CF cards. Paul -- Original message -- From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 8:35 AM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mark Erickson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We're all Pentax Fanboi's (aren't we?). I thought Pentax owners were just the opposite: Bitching about everything Pentax does or makes. Makes us stronger. -- Mark I still hate SD memory cards Roberts Me too Dave ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a lesser evil... -- Dr. Jerry Pournelle -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - The Chocolateer
Nice simple portrait of a working man, with his product. Almost 50's like. I think it would benefit from a slight curves adjustment, just opening up the mid tones a bit makes it appear overall brighter. frank theriault wrote: We were shopping for some Easter goodies and went into a chocolate shop near our house. Got talking to the owner/chef, who invited us into the kitchen to sample! The confections in the photo are actually for a wedding. He really loves what he does, and was proud of his work (work? his stuff is art!). Managed to snap a pic or two while in there... http://tinyurl.com/2aa5xk http://bp0.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/R-eryqIJ9wI/Btg/D2x_0wnoIO0/s1600-h/mar_24_08+001.jpg Comments always welcome. cheers, frank -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a lesser evil... -- Dr. Jerry Pournelle -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - The Chocolateer
I'll, also, do almost anything for a bite of chocolate..especially if free! ;) Yummy pic. Jack --- frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We were shopping for some Easter goodies and went into a chocolate shop near our house. Got talking to the owner/chef, who invited us into the kitchen to sample! The confections in the photo are actually for a wedding. He really loves what he does, and was proud of his work (work? his stuff is art!). Managed to snap a pic or two while in there... http://tinyurl.com/2aa5xk http://bp0.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/R-eryqIJ9wI/Btg/D2x_0wnoIO0/s1600-h/mar_24_08+001.jpg Comments always welcome. 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K10D back to Pentax
On Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 12:37 PM, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: David J Brooks Subject: Re: K10D back to Pentax Had a call from Pentax today about the K10D. He said he would give me their Purolator number, and send in the offending lens. I said i don't have a box big enough to send in 10 lenses or more. He said, Oh. He did say something that struck me as odd, i guess is the best word. He said they get a lot of K10D's in for back focus problems. But he said most general users are not as finiky as experienced or pro users, yes he said pro, and they don't see it or notice it. Any way, i mentioned the mirror and focus screen, and they said that would be something they would look for and correct first, and does not seem to be the case here. I asked how they test for this, and part of what i remember is that he described it as hooking up the test unit for a car to see what codes are showing. I wonder how their code reader checks optical alignment. I believe the correct tool is called a collimator He may have said that, things were going nuts in thehouse when he called, and i only remember a few things. I should get his email, and send in a few of the photos for him to look at Dave William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - The Chocolateer
Ditto Dave On Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 1:40 PM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice simple portrait of a working man, with his product. Almost 50's like. I think it would benefit from a slight curves adjustment, just opening up the mid tones a bit makes it appear overall brighter. frank theriault wrote: We were shopping for some Easter goodies and went into a chocolate shop near our house. Got talking to the owner/chef, who invited us into the kitchen to sample! The confections in the photo are actually for a wedding. He really loves what he does, and was proud of his work (work? his stuff is art!). Managed to snap a pic or two while in there... http://tinyurl.com/2aa5xk http://bp0.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/R-eryqIJ9wI/Btg/D2x_0wnoIO0/s1600-h/mar_24_08+001.jpg Comments always welcome. cheers, frank -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a lesser evil... -- Dr. Jerry Pournelle -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Custom K20D :)
Nice. Do you do pedicures? g Margus Männik [EMAIL PROTECTED] 3/24/2008 12:30 PM Hi there, Tome to time we try to differ from others... Owning Pentax (which actually means quite significant differing from masses) was not enough for me this morning... had to customize my K20D. Just a tiny bit :) http://home.uninet.ee/~margus02/peso/k20d_logo.jpg BRM -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. !SIG:47e7d7a1291107836916924! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - The Chocolateer
Excellent conversion of a very nice shot. Paul -- Original message -- From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] We were shopping for some Easter goodies and went into a chocolate shop near our house. Got talking to the owner/chef, who invited us into the kitchen to sample! The confections in the photo are actually for a wedding. He really loves what he does, and was proud of his work (work? his stuff is art!). Managed to snap a pic or two while in there... http://tinyurl.com/2aa5xk http://bp0.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/R-eryqIJ9wI/Btg/D2x_0wnoIO0/s1600-h/ mar_24_08+001.jpg Comments always welcome. 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Custom K20D :)
Margus Männik wrote: Tome to time we try to differ from others... Owning Pentax (which actually means quite significant differing from masses) was not enough for me this morning... had to customize my K20D. Just a tiny bit :) http://home.uninet.ee/~margus02/peso/k20d_logo.jpg You know, I think having PENTAX written on your camera in *blood* is a bit much! ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Custom K20D :)
/Don't you think that would depend on who's blood? Mark Roberts wrote: Margus Männik wrote: Tome to time we try to differ from others... Owning Pentax (which actually means quite significant differing from masses) was not enough for me this morning... had to customize my K20D. Just a tiny bit :) http://home.uninet.ee/~margus02/peso/k20d_logo.jpg You know, I think having PENTAX written on your camera in *blood* is a bit much! ;-) -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a lesser evil... -- Dr. Jerry Pournelle -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: On Magnolia Plantation
On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 10:20 PM, Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Another from near Charleston, SC. Not hugely creative, but it was an appealing scene. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7091273size=lg K10D, DA 16-45, polarizer, ISO 200, f/9.5 @ 1/30, RAW via LR. snip Gorgeous scene, ~very~ well captured! 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Custom K20D :)
Sure! Every modern man needs to pedicure :) Using fine-tipped waterproof markers makes it a real fun - takes a lot of time, but as you can see - the result is worth of it. BRM Steve Desjardins wrote: Nice. Do you do pedicures? g Margus Männik [EMAIL PROTECTED] 3/24/2008 12:30 PM Hi there, Tome to time we try to differ from others... Owning Pentax (which actually means quite significant differing from masses) was not enough for me this morning... had to customize my K20D. Just a tiny bit :) http://home.uninet.ee/~margus02/peso/k20d_logo.jpg BRM -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - The Chocolateer
On Mar 24, 2008, at 9:20 AM, frank theriault wrote: We were shopping for some Easter goodies and went into a chocolate shop near our house. Got talking to the owner/chef, who invited us into the kitchen to sample! The confections in the photo are actually for a wedding. He really loves what he does, and was proud of his work (work? his stuff is art!). Managed to snap a pic or two while in there... http://tinyurl.com/2aa5xk http://bp0.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/R-eryqIJ9wI/Btg/ D2x_0wnoIO0/s1600-h/mar_24_08+001.jpg Nice work! Great expression on his face. G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Not a Peso: Can someone identify this bird?
While I was out shooting on easter, someone pointed out this little guy hiding in the rushes. I think he's some kind of rail but I can't find anything that looks like him in any identification guide. (That doesn't mean he's not there just that I'm not much of a birder). The image isn't technically all that good, it's the center 1/6th of a the frame and to get even this close I had to combine the Vivitar S1 600mm with the 1.7x adapter. So there are all kinds of problems with the image. http://www.mindspring.com/~distilfink/PESO%20--%20whatami.html Anyone who can help thanks in advance. -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a lesser evil... -- Dr. Jerry Pournelle -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Custom K20D :)
Definitely NOT. Don't you think, it's a *bloody* good camera! BRM Mark Roberts wrote: Margus Männik wrote: Tome to time we try to differ from others... Owning Pentax (which actually means quite significant differing from masses) was not enough for me this morning... had to customize my K20D. Just a tiny bit :) http://home.uninet.ee/~margus02/peso/k20d_logo.jpg You know, I think having PENTAX written on your camera in *blood* is a bit much! ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - The Chocolateer
On Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 12:47 PM, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'll, also, do almost anything for a bite of chocolate..especially if free! ;) Yummy pic. The guy's sales technique worked. We each sampled some of his hand-made truffles (mine was lemongrass and something or other, and my partner's was white chocolate and coconut), and we ended up buying lots of stuff, which all got eaten yesterday. ;-) What really struck me about this guy was that he obviously loves what he's doing, and he loves chocolate! He was ~very~ passionate about his vocation, and his chocolates were real works of art. Thanks for your comments. 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - The Chocolateer
On Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 2:17 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice work! Great expression on his face. Thanks, Godfrey. And thanks to everyone else who's commented. I wish Pentax made a smell-o-cam, because the scent in that place was amazing!! 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso Stripper accessories or food.
Dave, if you get a chance, you should stop enjoy one - the food version. They originated as a convenient way for miners/loggers to have an all encompassing hot food for lunch/dinner. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Peso Stripper accessories or food. http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v408/divad_b/NTS%20PHOTOS/?action=viewcurrent=grama-t-5717.jpg Between Mackinaw City and Rapid River Michigan. D200 Nikon 18-70, pan from side window of truck Dave -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO 2008 - 47 - GDG
Very nice capture - great eye as usual. Curious as to why you chose a square format. IMO it lends itself to a portrait format. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO 2008 - 47 - GDG From this morning's *very cold* visit to Santa Cruz Wharf ... http://homepage.mac.com/godders/47-lordoflamp.jpg Olympus E-1 + ZD 50-200/2.8-3.5 ISO 100 @ f/7.1 @ 1/20 sec, fl=137mm Comments and critique always appreciated. enjoy, Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO 2008 - 48, 49 - GDG
Waiting for sunrise is a great capture. The other doesn't do much for me. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO 2008 - 48, 49 - GDG I arrived at the wharf to find the locals waiting for sunrise. It was a glorious sunrise... http://homepage.mac.com/godders/48-waiting.jpg Waiting For Sunrise - Santa Cruz Wharf 2008 ISO 100 @ f/7.1 @ 8 sec, fl=200mm http://homepage.mac.com/godders/49-waiting2.jpg Waiting For Sunrise 2 - Santa Cruz Wharf 2008 ISO 100 @ f/7.1 @ 10 sec, fl=50mm Both with the Olympus E-1 + ZD 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 lens enjoy Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO 2008 - 47 - GDG
On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 7:03 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From this morning's *very cold* visit to Santa Cruz Wharf ... http://homepage.mac.com/godders/47-lordoflamp.jpg Olympus E-1 + ZD 50-200/2.8-3.5 ISO 100 @ f/7.1 @ 1/20 sec, fl=137mm Comments and critique always appreciated. The yellow lamp makes it. Terrific photo! 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESOs: ...catching up...
On Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 10:04 AM, Bong Manayon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Been out of circulation with some interesting work load (later...), but in the meantime: http://www.bong.uni.cc/peso/2008-10c.htm http://www.bong.uni.cc/peso/2008-10d.htm ...like they're all linked together anyway :-D I like the first one - the contrast between the backlit leaves and the dark background makes for a much more dramatic photo, IMHO. Great stuff! 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: On Magnolia Plantation
Nice capture Rick. Maybe a tad dark for my tastes. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 10:20 PM Subject: PESO: On Magnolia Plantation Another from near Charleston, SC. Not hugely creative, but it was an appealing scene. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7091273size=lg K10D, DA 16-45, polarizer, ISO 200, f/9.5 @ 1/30, RAW via LR. Also, if someone could tell me how to update the copyright line, I'd be grateful. I've tried 3 different things, none work, and reading the documentation is like eating raw frogs in a swamp. Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO 2008 - 50 - GDG
Great light good composition. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO 2008 - 50 - GDG Last one for today ... http://homepage.mac.com/godders/50-moonset.jpg Sunrise Moonset - Santa Cruz Wharf 2008 Olympus E-1 + ZD 50-200/2.8-3.5 ISO 100 @ f/8 @ 1/60 sec, fl=182mm Comments and critique always appreciated. I'm tired ... but happy. :-) enjoy Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO 2008 - 50 - GDG
On Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 6:03 AM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Excellent. Lovely light, nicely composed. Paul I agree! 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso Stripper accessories or food.
On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 3:16 PM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v408/divad_b/NTS%20PHOTOS/?action=viewcurrent=grama-t-5717.jpg Between Mackinaw City and Rapid River Michigan. D200 Nikon 18-70, pan from side window of truck Dave I like it. Very folksy... 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: The world is over
- Original Message - From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: The world is over On Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 11:09 PM, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 2008/3/23, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Worse still, he's going commando. Is that an off the cuff remark.:-) As long as you keep it brief, lads... Geee. String together a few more of these we'll have a proper pun thread going. I thought he was trying to get a leg up Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Not a Peso: Can someone identify this bird?
P. J. Alling wrote: While I was out shooting on easter, someone pointed out this little guy hiding in the rushes. I think he's some kind of rail but I can't find anything that looks like him in any identification guide. (That doesn't mean he's not there just that I'm not much of a birder). The image isn't technically all that good, it's the center 1/6th of a the frame and to get even this close I had to combine the Vivitar S1 600mm with the 1.7x adapter. So there are all kinds of problems with the image. http://www.mindspring.com/~distilfink/PESO%20--%20whatami.html Anyone who can help thanks in advance. oops, American bittern. Not Eastern. sorry 'bout that. Christian sometimes wrong-bird-guy -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: The psychology of fanbois
I've rarely met a user of SD cards who hasn't experienced some kind of failure. I've been using SD's for over 2 years, probably not shooting as much as you Paul, but I've yet to experience an issue with them. Might be an issue with your reader? Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, March 24, 2008 10:09 AM Subject: Re: The psychology of fanbois I've had the plastic dividers fall off two SanDisk Extreme III cards. Never had a problem with CF during four years of use. I've heard stories about bent pins but have neveer run across anyone who actually experienced that. On the other hand, I've rarely met a user of SD cards who hasn't experienced some kind of failure. Most common seems to be the locking tab falling off. I had that happen to an Extreme III card as well. I haven't had any breakage problems with Transcend cards, but I did have one that just quit working after a few hours of use. I want my CF cards back! Paul -- Original message -- From: Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Mar 24, 2008, at 8:32, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I still hate SD cards as well. The little plastic bars that separate the contacts tend to start coming apart. And when one of them gets in the way of the contact, the card won't read. I've had to remove some to access my files. I would be willing to make the camera larger if that means I could go back to CF cards. Wow, are these name-brand cards you're talking about here? I've been using SD cards since getting my DS back in... 2004? And I've never had one come apart the way you describe. After fixing a camera and a card reader which each had their CF pins bent from having a card shoved in less-than-perfectly, I can say that I'd rather repair a $20 card than a $900 camera though.IMO, CF is far less robust than SD in the hands of the average user. -Charles -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESOs: ...catching up...
Split apart is a much stronger image. The other image is degraded by the inclusion of the blank sky. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Bong Manayon [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESOs: ...catching up... Been out of circulation with some interesting work load (later...), but in the meantime: http://www.bong.uni.cc/peso/2008-10c.htm http://www.bong.uni.cc/peso/2008-10d.htm ...like they're all linked together anyway :-D -- Bong Manayon http://www.bong.uni.cc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Happy Hour At the Sand Bar
On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 4:19 PM, Mat Maessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was on vacation in Florida last week. I didn't get to do too much shooting, but we did spend a day on Sanibel Island, and half of that at the Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge. This was shot with the DS2 and the DA 50-200. Nice light lens that performed quite well that day. http://www.matoe.org/gallery2/v/tomatoe/florida/dingdarling/IMGP2396.jpg.html Har! Nice shot. 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Not a Peso: Can someone identify this bird?
P. J. Alling wrote: While I was out shooting on easter, someone pointed out this little guy hiding in the rushes. I think he's some kind of rail but I can't find anything that looks like him in any identification guide. (That doesn't mean he's not there just that I'm not much of a birder). The image isn't technically all that good, it's the center 1/6th of a the frame and to get even this close I had to combine the Vivitar S1 600mm with the 1.7x adapter. So there are all kinds of problems with the image. http://www.mindspring.com/~distilfink/PESO%20--%20whatami.html Anyone who can help thanks in advance. Eastern Bittern Christian Bird-guy -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO 2008 - 47 - GDG
Thanks, everyone, for all the comments on recent photo postings. :-) On Mar 24, 2008, at 11:30 AM, Ken Waller wrote: http://homepage.mac.com/godders/47-lordoflamp.jpg Very nice capture - great eye as usual. Curious as to why you chose a square format. IMO it lends itself to a portrait format. Thanks Ken. As to why square ... I liked it that way, that's all. :-) best, Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO 2008 - 47 - GDG
Thanks, everyone, for all the comments on recent photo postings. :-) On Mar 24, 2008, at 11:30 AM, Ken Waller wrote: http://homepage.mac.com/godders/47-lordoflamp.jpg Very nice capture - great eye as usual. Curious as to why you chose a square format. IMO it lends itself to a portrait format. Thanks Ken. As to why square ... I liked it that way, that's all. :-) best, Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Not a Peso: Can someone identify this bird?
Thanks Christina, I was almost sure you'd be the one to come through. Christian wrote: P. J. Alling wrote: While I was out shooting on easter, someone pointed out this little guy hiding in the rushes. I think he's some kind of rail but I can't find anything that looks like him in any identification guide. (That doesn't mean he's not there just that I'm not much of a birder). The image isn't technically all that good, it's the center 1/6th of a the frame and to get even this close I had to combine the Vivitar S1 600mm with the 1.7x adapter. So there are all kinds of problems with the image. http://www.mindspring.com/~distilfink/PESO%20--%20whatami.html Anyone who can help thanks in advance. oops, American bittern. Not Eastern. sorry 'bout that. Christian sometimes wrong-bird-guy -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a lesser evil... -- Dr. Jerry Pournelle -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Not a Peso: Can someone identify this bird?
P. J. Alling wrote: While I was out shooting on easter, someone pointed out this little guy hiding in the rushes. I think he's some kind of rail but I can't find anything that looks like him in any identification guide. (That doesn't mean he's not there just that I'm not much of a birder). The image isn't technically all that good, it's the center 1/6th of a the frame and to get even this close I had to combine the Vivitar S1 600mm with the 1.7x adapter. So there are all kinds of problems with the image. http://www.mindspring.com/~distilfink/PESO%20--%20whatami.html Anyone who can help thanks in advance. The first word that comes to mind is a female Grebe. One of the many of the Order: Aechmophorus keith whaley -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Not a Peso: Can someone identify this bird?
Albatros, albatros. See, i know crap about birds.;-) Dave On Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 3:16 PM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: While I was out shooting on easter, someone pointed out this little guy hiding in the rushes. I think he's some kind of rail but I can't find anything that looks like him in any identification guide. (That doesn't mean he's not there just that I'm not much of a birder). The image isn't technically all that good, it's the center 1/6th of a the frame and to get even this close I had to combine the Vivitar S1 600mm with the 1.7x adapter. So there are all kinds of problems with the image. http://www.mindspring.com/~distilfink/PESO%20--%20whatami.html Anyone who can help thanks in advance. -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a lesser evil... -- Dr. Jerry Pournelle -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: The psychology of fanbois
No issues from CF or SD's, i just keep losing the SD's Dave On Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 2:53 PM, Ken Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've rarely met a user of SD cards who hasn't experienced some kind of failure. I've been using SD's for over 2 years, probably not shooting as much as you Paul, but I've yet to experience an issue with them. Might be an issue with your reader? Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, March 24, 2008 10:09 AM Subject: Re: The psychology of fanbois I've had the plastic dividers fall off two SanDisk Extreme III cards. Never had a problem with CF during four years of use. I've heard stories about bent pins but have neveer run across anyone who actually experienced that. On the other hand, I've rarely met a user of SD cards who hasn't experienced some kind of failure. Most common seems to be the locking tab falling off. I had that happen to an Extreme III card as well. I haven't had any breakage problems with Transcend cards, but I did have one that just quit working after a few hours of use. I want my CF cards back! Paul -- Original message -- From: Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Mar 24, 2008, at 8:32, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I still hate SD cards as well. The little plastic bars that separate the contacts tend to start coming apart. And when one of them gets in the way of the contact, the card won't read. I've had to remove some to access my files. I would be willing to make the camera larger if that means I could go back to CF cards. Wow, are these name-brand cards you're talking about here? I've been using SD cards since getting my DS back in... 2004? And I've never had one come apart the way you describe. After fixing a camera and a card reader which each had their CF pins bent from having a card shoved in less-than-perfectly, I can say that I'd rather repair a $20 card than a $900 camera though.IMO, CF is far less robust than SD in the hands of the average user. -Charles -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO -- The Egret is Landing
Yes, but would Christian? Jack Davis wrote: I'd be very happy with this shot! Well done. Jack --- P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Let us see if I can't correct the grammar a bit. I shot a series of three, of this egret, as it came in for a landing. This is the only one, where the bird's head was in focus. P. J. Alling wrote: I shot a series of three of this egret as it came in for a landing this is the only one where the birds head was in focus. http://www.mindspring.com/~distilfink/PESO%20--%20theegretislanding.html Equipment: Pentax *ist-Ds/smc Pentax A* 300mm f4.0/smc Pentax F 1.7x AF Adapter Note: This is cropped from about 1/2 of the original image file. As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a lesser evil... -- Dr. Jerry Pournelle -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a lesser evil... -- Dr. Jerry Pournelle -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Easter Snack
On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 2:07 PM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Grace grabs a bite to eat at the table that has been set for dinner. The popup flash came in handy again here. K20D with DA* 50-135, 50mm, f3.5 at 1/50th, ISO 200: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7089152size=lg Cute as always! Trust all of you had a wonderful Easter - I know in many ways it must have been a difficult one) 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESOs: ...catching up...
Good framing. I like the first one, more dramatic i think Dave On Mon, Mar 24, 2008 at 10:04 AM, Bong Manayon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Been out of circulation with some interesting work load (later...), but in the meantime: http://www.bong.uni.cc/peso/2008-10c.htm http://www.bong.uni.cc/peso/2008-10d.htm ...like they're all linked together anyway :-D -- Bong Manayon http://www.bong.uni.cc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO -- The Egret is Landing
On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 4:48 PM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I shot a series of three of this egret as it came in for a landing this is the only one where the birds head was in focus. http://www.mindspring.com/~distilfink/PESO%20--%20theegretislanding.html Equipment: Pentax *ist-Ds/smc Pentax A* 300mm f4.0/smc Pentax F 1.7x AF Adapter Note: This is cropped from about 1/2 of the original image file. As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. Good shot! 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO -- The Egret is Landing
Don't drag me into this... :-) I've been so busy with family, housework, and work that I haven't been out much. So really, it's better than anything I have. And it least Peter spelled my name right this time Christian P. J. Alling wrote: Yes, but would Christian? Jack Davis wrote: I'd be very happy with this shot! Well done. http://www.mindspring.com/~distilfink/PESO%20--%20theegretislanding.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: The psychology of fanbois
It could be my reader. It's SanDisk as well, but it's sometimes hard to get the card to read. Paul -- Original message -- From: Ken Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] I've rarely met a user of SD cards who hasn't experienced some kind of failure. I've been using SD's for over 2 years, probably not shooting as much as you Paul, but I've yet to experience an issue with them. Might be an issue with your reader? Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, March 24, 2008 10:09 AM Subject: Re: The psychology of fanbois I've had the plastic dividers fall off two SanDisk Extreme III cards. Never had a problem with CF during four years of use. I've heard stories about bent pins but have neveer run across anyone who actually experienced that. On the other hand, I've rarely met a user of SD cards who hasn't experienced some kind of failure. Most common seems to be the locking tab falling off. I had that happen to an Extreme III card as well. I haven't had any breakage problems with Transcend cards, but I did have one that just quit working after a few hours of use. I want my CF cards back! Paul -- Original message -- From: Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Mar 24, 2008, at 8:32, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I still hate SD cards as well. The little plastic bars that separate the contacts tend to start coming apart. And when one of them gets in the way of the contact, the card won't read. I've had to remove some to access my files. I would be willing to make the camera larger if that means I could go back to CF cards. Wow, are these name-brand cards you're talking about here? I've been using SD cards since getting my DS back in... 2004? And I've never had one come apart the way you describe. After fixing a camera and a card reader which each had their CF pins bent from having a card shoved in less-than-perfectly, I can say that I'd rather repair a $20 card than a $900 camera though.IMO, CF is far less robust than SD in the hands of the average user. -Charles -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Not a Peso: Can someone identify this bird?
P. J. Alling wrote: Thanks Christina, I was almost sure you'd be the one to come through. No problem, Patricia. Christian (that's I-A-N; not I-N-A dammit!) :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: There's no bad weather
On Sat, Mar 22, 2008 at 3:56 PM, Ralf R. Radermacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There are hordes of railway photographers in this spot, when the sun is shining, all taking the same shots over and over again. Noone around today. Well, obviously they don't have a K10D. The camera was dripping wet afterwards. Nouvelaer, Belgium, this afternoon, +1 deg c, sleet and snow. http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/770012/display/12250462 As always, your comments and suggestions... :-) Just about a perfect shot! 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Easter Snack
Thanks Frank. Easter is a good day for kids, so Grace made it all quite nice. We did miss having mom at the table, but that's inevitable. Paul -- Original message -- From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Sun, Mar 23, 2008 at 2:07 PM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Grace grabs a bite to eat at the table that has been set for dinner. The popup flash came in handy again here. K20D with DA* 50-135, 50mm, f3.5 at 1/50th, ISO 200: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7089152size=lg Cute as always! Trust all of you had a wonderful Easter - I know in many ways it must have been a difficult one) 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Happy Easter!
On Sat, Mar 22, 2008 at 11:04 PM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A happy Easter to those who celebrate. And a happy Sunday to those who don't. Here's Grace celebrating. Ran into trouble with a mix of tungsten and fluorescent here that I couldn't quite resove, but you get the idea. No art. Just a happy holiday. Paul http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7087227 Gotta smile, looking at Grace. Thanks for making my day! 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 to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Not a Peso: Can someone identify this bird?
That would be Petra... Christian wrote: P. J. Alling wrote: Thanks Christina, I was almost sure you'd be the one to come through. No problem, Patricia. Christian (that's I-A-N; not I-N-A dammit!) :-) -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a lesser evil... -- Dr. Jerry Pournelle -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
