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PESO -- After the Fall V
Subtitle: He'll never get the deposit back on that Tux. http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20afterthefallv.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax FA 20-35mm f4.0 Notes: B&W Conversion using Fotomatic B&W Plus, Red filter applied. Platinum tone for a phony attempt at class. Tux by Mr Tux, (OK so I don't know who supplied the Tuxedo Jacket, but it was powder blue...) As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- 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: First K-7 woes
On Wed, Aug 19, 2009 at 7:40 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > And how about someone posting their pathological problem files? Godfrey, as soon as I get some odd looking files, I'll post them here. It is likely to happen by the weekend. -- Boris -- 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 -- After the Fall IV
I'm not sure this one will appear in the final essay, but here is is anyway http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20afterthefalliv.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax FA 20-35mm f4.0 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- 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: OT: was Re: How Canada spends its tax dollars
Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "Bob Sullivan" Subject: Re: OT: was Re: How Canada spends its tax dollars Ken, You're in one of those Dem. states so maybe you know better than me. I see the disrupted townhall meetings as the Rep. right wingers creating havoc. I guess I'm a right wing terrorist - I see them more as a bunch of people, like myself, un organized, fed up with the way the Dems are trying to shove their adgenda down the throat of the American populace - the Health 'Care' fiasco is the straw that broke the camels back. I've seen very few of the politician even claim to have even read the health care bill. I can't believe anything I hear from the politicians. I've been a lifelong Rep. or at most independent. (My dad's middle name was Harding, after the Nov. 1920 Rep. nominating convention.) I've got to read more about the Brown Shirts in '30's Germany. Didn't they come to power thru disruption without majority support? That's what I'm afraid of here. I live in the most conservative Rep. county in Illinois. I blame the right wing Rep. for Obama's election. 10 years ago, our Senator was Carol Mosley Brown, a joke after 6 years in office. A conservative Rep. lawyer, rich with multi-million dollar settlements (drug?) bought the Rep. primary by outspending his opponent about 9 to 1. He got himself elected, but 6 years later got bored or couldn't work with colleagues. He didn't run for re-election, so the Rep. found another conservative rich fellow, a young, former investment banker turned math teacher to run on family values. The Dems put Obama on the ballot, kind of a 'Hail Mary Pass' to take the seat. The Rep. guy was named Ryan. He was married to Jerri Ryan, the Borg babe '7 of 9' on Star Trek in the painted on outfit. They had 'sealed' divorce papers which came unraveled to reveal the family values candidate divorced over trying to take his wife to sex clubs. He was toast and withdrew. The Reps couldn't find anybody else to run and decided to import Alan Keyes, a conservative black radio host from NY/NJ(?), to run from Illinois. Obama won in a landslide. So the right wing Rep. minority in Illinois have managed over the last 10 years to get rid of the moderate voters in the party and hand over elections to the Dems. It's a sad time for lifelong Republicans like me, and I'm angry about it! Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 4:30 PM, Ken Waller wrote: This period will be marked in history as the time the Republicans destroyed their Party. Ahem you really meant to say Democrats Just look at the response of the Dems to the town hall meetings Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "Bob Sullivan" Subject: Re: How Canada spends its tax dollars This period will be marked in history as the time the Republicans destroyed their Party. Bob S. On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 9:12 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: But the Deme's are undead, so it's even I guess. I'm sorry the Republicans aren't actually actively evil usually, just accidentally so, the Democrats on the other hand... Bob Sullivan wrote: No Bill, Zombies know they are dead. The Republican party hasn't figured that out yet. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 8:18 AM, William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: "Bob W" Subject: OT: How Canada spends its tax dollars Some reassuring research from the White Hell of the North: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8206280.stm That's code for Republican. I should go hide now. 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: First K-7 woes
On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 2:38 PM, William Robb wrote: > > - Original Message - From: "Godfrey DiGiorgi" Subject: Re: First K-7 > woes > > >> I've requested before but no one seems to want to send me a K7 file or >> three to examine. ?? > > http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/temp/WRK72079.DNG > > http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/temp/WRK70137.DNG > > I'll leave them for a couple of days, but it puts me over my quota so my ISO > might get pissy with me if i leave them for too long. > Thanks Bill, they're downloaded now. LR 2.4 provides three camera calibration options for these DNGs ... Embedded, Adobe Standard and Camera Standard. All three look good with these two photos. Any chance at a couple of PEFs too? And how about someone posting their pathological problem files? -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.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: How Canada spends its tax dollars
I come here to lower my blood pressure, not raise it. Amen bro... Definitely an OT MARK ! Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "Rick Womer" Subject: Re: How Canada spends its tax dollars TWT! This is not a politics list. There are a lot of those elsewhere. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Tue, 8/18/09, P. J. Alling wrote: Believe what you believe, if the Democrats continue to follow the course they're on, I would bet that in 2010 they'll see their present majority's in congress significantly reduced if not eliminated and Obama will be a lame duck for the rest of his Presidency, even if he's reelected for a second term. But I'm only looking at the polls. Byut that's only a symptom. The Democrats are actively working to destroy the US economy, as opposed to the Rebublicans who only accidentally worked to destroy the economy, eventually people notice things like that. Bob Sullivan wrote: > This period will be marked in history as the time the Republicans > destroyed their Party. Bob S. > > On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 9:12 AM, P. J. > Alling wrote: > >> But the Deme's are undead, so it's even I guess. >> >> I'm sorry the Republicans aren't actually actively evil usually, just >> accidentally so, the Democrats on the other hand... >> >> >> Bob Sullivan wrote: >> >>> No Bill, >>> Zombies know they are dead. >>> The Republican party hasn't figured that out yet. >>> Regards, Bob S. >>> >>> On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 8:18 AM, William Robb wrote: >>> >>> - Original Message - From: "Bob W" Subject: OT: How Canada spends its tax dollars > Some reassuring research from the White Hell of the North: > http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8206280.stm > > > That's code for Republican. I should go hide now. 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: OT: was Re: How Canada spends its tax dollars
Bill, I expect you'll be happy with our Presidents for the next 8 or 16 years, After that, who knows. They are politicians after all. And we can't seem to find many who can keep their pants zipped up or their hands out of the money pot. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 10:41 PM, William Robb wrote: > > - Original Message - From: "Bob Sullivan" > Subject: Re: OT: was Re: How Canada spends its tax dollars > > > > So the right wing Rep. minority in Illinois have managed over the last > 10 years to get > rid of the moderate voters in the party and hand over elections to the > Dems. It's a > sad time for lifelong Republicans like me, and I'm angry about it! > > Bob, from the outside looking in, when the USA is being run by a Republican > administration, there seems to be more war and unrest in the world. When the > USA has a Democrat in the White House, the world seems to be a more peaceful > place (though the trade sanctions and protectionism is annoying). > > I like you guys a whole lot more when you aren't shooting at everything that > pisses you off. > I'll take a Democrat president any day of the week. > > 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: How Canada spends its tax dollars
Rick, I hear your whistle, but think differently. We know one another here and have some mutual respect. I'd hope we can share some differing opinions in a friendly environment and think about things in our lives. How boring and without growth would we be if we only did pictures of pretty landscapes? No more still lifes by Godfrey, no more fuzzy street photography from Frank. It would not help any of us learn, and that's what I think this should be about. I don't want to cause any heartburn. I do want a strong and balanced 2 party system, and a media where we can have reasoned discussions about important issues without screaming at each other or painting the other guy as the Devil. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 9:46 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > I'm sorry Rick, I didn't start this. > > Rick Womer wrote: >> >> TWT! >> >> This is not a politics list. There are a lot of those elsewhere. I come >> here to lower my blood pressure, not raise it. >> >> Rick >> >> http://photo.net/photos/RickW >> >> >> --- On Tue, 8/18/09, P. J. Alling wrote: >> >> >>> >>> Believe what you believe, if the >>> Democrats continue to follow the course they're on, I would bet that in >>> 2010 they'll see their >>> present majority's in congress significantly reduced if not >>> eliminated and Obama will be a lame duck for the rest of his Presidency, >>> even if >>> he's reelected for a second term. But I'm only looking at >>> the polls. Byut that's only a symptom. The Democrats are actively >>> working to destroy the US economy, as opposed to the Rebublicans who only >>> accidentally worked to destroy the economy, eventually people notice >>> things like that. >>> >>> Bob Sullivan wrote: >>> This period will be marked in history as the time the >>> >>> Republicans >>> destroyed their Party. Bob S. On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 9:12 AM, P. J. Alling >>> >>> wrote: >>> > > But the Deme's are undead, so it's even I guess. > > I'm sorry the Republicans aren't actually actively > >>> >>> evil usually, just >>> > > accidentally so, the Democrats on the other > >>> >>> hand... >>> > > Bob Sullivan wrote: > >> >> No Bill, >> Zombies know they are dead. >> The Republican party hasn't figured that out >> >>> >>> yet. >>> >> >> Regards, Bob S. >> >> On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 8:18 AM, William >> >>> >>> Robb >>> wrote: >>> >> >> >>> >>> - Original Message - From: "Bob W" >>> >>> >>> Subject: OT: How Canada spends >>> >>> >>> its tax dollars >>> >>> >>> >>> Some reassuring research from the >>> >>> White Hell of the North: >>> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8206280.stm >>> >>> >>> >>> That's code for Republican. >>> I should go hide now. >>> >>> 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. >> >> >> > > -- > > > The free man owns himself. He can damage himself > >>> >>> with either eating or >>> > > drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he > >>> >>> does he is certainly a >>> > > damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; > >>> >>> but if he may not, he is >>> > > not a free man any more than a dog. > > --G. K. Chesterton > > > -- > 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. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> >>> >>> The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with >>> either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with >>> gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he >>> might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is >>> not a free man any more than a dog. >>> >>> --G. K. Chesterton >>> >>> >>> -- >>> 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 >>> directl
Re: OT -- Instant pictures aren't quite dead yet.
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: "P. J. Alling" Subject: Re: OT -- Instant pictures aren't quite dead yet. The film exposes through the back like the Kodak system, the battery is separate from the film cartridge like the Kodak system. Then there's the traditional 3:2 image ratio. Now the Fuji peal apart film is probably quite a bit like Polaroid product, but since Kodak was forced from the instant film market by Polaroid, I wouldn't be at all surprised if Fuji and Kodak didn't indulge in some kind of technology trade. The only real technical difference (and it's a big one) is the exposure through the back rather than the front, which was the Polaroid way. I'm sort of presuming that there was a technology deal of some sort between Fuji and Polaroid simply because Fuji has been using instant print technology for 15 or so years with nary a peep from Polaroid. Battery placement and aspect ratio are details, not technology. William Robb I have another reason to believe that the Fuji process for this particular camera is related to the Kodak system. In the 1980's Fuji produced a pair of Kodak Instant Film compatible cameras and a Kodak Instant Camera compatible Film. It appears these products died at the same time Polaroid won their patent infringement case against Kodak. If you want to read about the Fuji products there's a description at the bottom of this page, with pictures... (The author agrees with my assessment of the new Fuji product, but that's beside the point. It's more speculation than actual knowledge in any event). http://www.rwhirled.com/landlist/nonland.htm -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- 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: OT: was Re: How Canada spends its tax dollars
- Original Message - From: "Bob Sullivan" Subject: Re: OT: was Re: How Canada spends its tax dollars So the right wing Rep. minority in Illinois have managed over the last 10 years to get rid of the moderate voters in the party and hand over elections to the Dems. It's a sad time for lifelong Republicans like me, and I'm angry about it! Bob, from the outside looking in, when the USA is being run by a Republican administration, there seems to be more war and unrest in the world. When the USA has a Democrat in the White House, the world seems to be a more peaceful place (though the trade sanctions and protectionism is annoying). I like you guys a whole lot more when you aren't shooting at everything that pisses you off. I'll take a Democrat president any day of the week. 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: OT -- Instant pictures aren't quite dead yet.
- Original Message - From: "P. J. Alling" Subject: Re: OT -- Instant pictures aren't quite dead yet. The film exposes through the back like the Kodak system, the battery is separate from the film cartridge like the Kodak system. Then there's the traditional 3:2 image ratio. Now the Fuji peal apart film is probably quite a bit like Polaroid product, but since Kodak was forced from the instant film market by Polaroid, I wouldn't be at all surprised if Fuji and Kodak didn't indulge in some kind of technology trade. The only real technical difference (and it's a big one) is the exposure through the back rather than the front, which was the Polaroid way. I'm sort of presuming that there was a technology deal of some sort between Fuji and Polaroid simply because Fuji has been using instant print technology for 15 or so years with nary a peep from Polaroid. Battery placement and aspect ratio are details, not technology. 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: First K-7 woes
- Original Message - From: "Rick Womer" Subject: Re: First K-7 woes I am =so= glad that you early adopters are out there ironing out the problems for us procrastinators. Interestingly, the only problem I had with the K-7 was solved with the firmware revision. Mind you, my standards are pretty low, apparently. 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: OT -- Instant pictures aren't quite dead yet.
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: "P. J. Alling" Subject: OT -- Instant pictures aren't quite dead yet. Looks more like a copy of Kodak's system than Polaroid's. http://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/003874.php I', pretty sure that Fuji is using Polaroid technology. A number of years ago we were given a Fji Pictrostat printer. What it was, in essence, was a flatbed scanner attached to an instant print camera. The system used two pieces of material, a doner and a reciever to make the image. It was uncannily like a Polaroid peel apart print. This was just after Kodak had to pay Polaroid that huge settlement for infringing on their patent. I have strong doubts that the Fuji instant print technology has anything to do with anything Kodak has ever done. William Robb The film exposes through the back like the Kodak system, the battery is separate from the film cartridge like the Kodak system. Then there's the traditional 3:2 image ratio. Now the Fuji peal apart film is probably quite a bit like Polaroid product, but since Kodak was forced from the instant film market by Polaroid, I wouldn't be at all surprised if Fuji and Kodak didn't indulge in some kind of technology trade. -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- 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: How Canada spends its tax dollars
I'm sorry Rick, I didn't start this. Rick Womer wrote: TWT! This is not a politics list. There are a lot of those elsewhere. I come here to lower my blood pressure, not raise it. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Tue, 8/18/09, P. J. Alling wrote: Believe what you believe, if the Democrats continue to follow the course they're on, I would bet that in 2010 they'll see their present majority's in congress significantly reduced if not eliminated and Obama will be a lame duck for the rest of his Presidency, even if he's reelected for a second term. But I'm only looking at the polls. Byut that's only a symptom. The Democrats are actively working to destroy the US economy, as opposed to the Rebublicans who only accidentally worked to destroy the economy, eventually people notice things like that. Bob Sullivan wrote: This period will be marked in history as the time the Republicans destroyed their Party. Bob S. On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 9:12 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: But the Deme's are undead, so it's even I guess. I'm sorry the Republicans aren't actually actively evil usually, just accidentally so, the Democrats on the other hand... Bob Sullivan wrote: No Bill, Zombies know they are dead. The Republican party hasn't figured that out yet. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 8:18 AM, William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: "Bob W" Subject: OT: How Canada spends its tax dollars Some reassuring research from the White Hell of the North: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8206280.stm That's code for Republican. I should go hide now. 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. -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- 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. -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- 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. -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- 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: OT: was Re: How Canada spends its tax dollars
Hum, the brown shirts wore uniforms, the Deme. supporters of Obama's policies are the ones wearing uniforms, you can tell them by their purple shirts with professionally printed signs. Those actually disrupting the town hall's seem to be pissed off taxpayer's or in some cases agents provocateurs. If the protesters were actually following the marching orders put out by the Repub's they would be asking embarrassing questions respectively, letting the congress critters hang themselves with their ridiculously talking points, (whenever that's been done the answer has lead to derisive laughter, there's nothing more effective then exposing a pompous politician to ridicule). Look the Republicans haven't really improved much if at all, but they will gain simply by default. Bob Sullivan wrote: Ken, You're in one of those Dem. states so maybe you know better than me. I see the disrupted townhall meetings as the Rep. right wingers creating havoc. I've been a lifelong Rep. or at most independent. (My dad's middle name was Harding, after the Nov. 1920 Rep. nominating convention.) I've got to read more about the Brown Shirts in '30's Germany. Didn't they come to power thru disruption without majority support? That's what I'm afraid of here. I live in the most conservative Rep. county in Illinois. I blame the right wing Rep. for Obama's election. 10 years ago, our Senator was Carol Mosley Brown, a joke after 6 years in office. A conservative Rep. lawyer, rich with multi-million dollar settlements (drug?) bought the Rep. primary by outspending his opponent about 9 to 1. He got himself elected, but 6 years later got bored or couldn't work with colleagues. He didn't run for re-election, so the Rep. found another conservative rich fellow, a young, former investment banker turned math teacher to run on family values. The Dems put Obama on the ballot, kind of a 'Hail Mary Pass' to take the seat. The Rep. guy was named Ryan. He was married to Jerri Ryan, the Borg babe '7 of 9' on Star Trek in the painted on outfit. They had 'sealed' divorce papers which came unraveled to reveal the family values candidate divorced over trying to take his wife to sex clubs. He was toast and withdrew. The Reps couldn't find anybody else to run and decided to import Alan Keyes, a conservative black radio host from NY/NJ(?), to run from Illinois. Obama won in a landslide. So the right wing Rep. minority in Illinois have managed over the last 10 years to get rid of the moderate voters in the party and hand over elections to the Dems. It's a sad time for lifelong Republicans like me, and I'm angry about it! Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 4:30 PM, Ken Waller wrote: This period will be marked in history as the time the Republicans destroyed their Party. Ahem you really meant to say Democrats Just look at the response of the Dems to the town hall meetings Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "Bob Sullivan" Subject: Re: How Canada spends its tax dollars This period will be marked in history as the time the Republicans destroyed their Party. Bob S. On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 9:12 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: But the Deme's are undead, so it's even I guess. I'm sorry the Republicans aren't actually actively evil usually, just accidentally so, the Democrats on the other hand... Bob Sullivan wrote: No Bill, Zombies know they are dead. The Republican party hasn't figured that out yet. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 8:18 AM, William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: "Bob W" Subject: OT: How Canada spends its tax dollars Some reassuring research from the White Hell of the North: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8206280.stm That's code for Republican. I should go hide now. 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. -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- 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: Yet more istDS IR
I really, really hate you. Ralf R. Radermacher wrote: Another example, this time made of four frames stitched with Hugin. http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/display/18224690 Enjoy, Ralf -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- 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: It's a wrap.
paul stenquist wrote: Finally. My eighth and final dream cruise blog is up on the Times website. They also added some more photos to number 7 (accessible via a link). I'm pleased with the results but relieved that it's over. All eight appear in reverse order here: http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/tag/woodward/ Paul proud of you, Paul. You done good. -- 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: How Canada spends its tax dollars
TWT! This is not a politics list. There are a lot of those elsewhere. I come here to lower my blood pressure, not raise it. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Tue, 8/18/09, P. J. Alling wrote: > Believe what you believe, if the > Democrats continue to follow the course > they're on, I would bet that in 2010 they'll see their > present > majority's in congress significantly reduced if not > eliminated and Obama > will be a lame duck for the rest of his Presidency, even if > he's > reelected for a second term. But I'm only looking at > the polls. Byut > that's only a symptom. The Democrats are actively > working to destroy > the US economy, as opposed to the Rebublicans who only > accidentally > worked to destroy the economy, eventually people notice > things like that. > > Bob Sullivan wrote: > > This period will be marked in history as the time the > Republicans > > destroyed their Party. Bob S. > > > > On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 9:12 AM, P. J. Alling > wrote: > > > >> But the Deme's are undead, so it's even I guess. > >> > >> I'm sorry the Republicans aren't actually actively > evil usually, just > >> accidentally so, the Democrats on the other > hand... > >> > >> > >> Bob Sullivan wrote: > >> > >>> No Bill, > >>> Zombies know they are dead. > >>> The Republican party hasn't figured that out > yet. > >>> Regards, Bob S. > >>> > >>> On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 8:18 AM, William > Robb > wrote: > >>> > >>> > - Original Message - From: "Bob W" > Subject: OT: How Canada spends > its tax dollars > > > > > > Some reassuring research from the > White Hell of the North: > > http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8206280.stm > > > > > > > > That's code for Republican. > I should go hide now. > > 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. > >>> > >>> > >>> > >> -- > >> > >> > >> The free man owns himself. He can damage himself > with either eating or > >> drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he > does he is certainly a > >> damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; > but if he may not, he is > >> not a free man any more than a dog. > >> > >> --G. K. Chesterton > >> > >> > >> -- > >> 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. > > > > > > > -- > > > The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with > either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with > gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he > might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is > not a free man any more than a dog. > > --G. K. Chesterton > > > -- > 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: GESO Balamory (with one for Jostein)
Very nice series, Mike! The shots of your daughter and the otter are especially enjoyable. You seem to have had a nice winter this summer in the UK. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Tue, 8/18/09, mike wilson wrote: > Took the sprog to Tobermory on the > Isle of Mull over the weekend. > http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=56.623463&lon=-6.069414&z=13&r=0&src=msl > > It's the location for the filming of a children's > programme, so at least one person was happy. > http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/balamory/index.shtml > > Collected a friend arriving from Poland at Edinburgh > airport and carried on through the teeming rain to > Oban. Next morning, off on the ferry to Mull and then > bus to Tobermory. > http://www.mikeawilson.co.uk/balamory/ > > After mooching (rough translation - avoiding the rain > showers by diving into the nearest cafe/shop/bar) around the > town for a while, Katy and I walked out along the > pier. Passing some steps down to the water, I caught > some movement out of the corner of my eye. It was > this: http://www.mikeawilson.co.uk/balamory/pages/IMGP7672.htm > This is the least blurry picture, as I was kneeling behind > Katy with the lens on her shoulder and my left arm around > her waist. The conversation went something like, "But > I just want to stroke it!" (wriggle wriggle) "Stand still, > will you!" and the otter just looked at us. Made both > our days. > > > -- > 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: Yet more istDS IR
Interesting. I especially like the second one, the rail yard. On Aug 18, 2009, at 7:17 PM, Ralf R. Radermacher wrote: Luiz Felipe wrote: Ralf, out of curiosity, did you ever try IR on those industrial sites you shoot now and then? Sure. Here are two examples: http://www.fotocommunity.fr/pc/pc/mypics/841415/display/11081629 http://www.photosight.ru/photos/1544630/?from_member Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- 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: First K-7 woes
I've shot about 6000 frames now. No problems. And ACR does a great job on conversions. On Aug 18, 2009, at 8:57 PM, Rick Womer wrote: I am =so= glad that you early adopters are out there ironing out the problems for us procrastinators. Thanks, folks! Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Tue, 8/18/09, Boris Liberman wrote: From: Boris Liberman Subject: Re: First K-7 woes To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2009, 1:37 PM Hi! 1. Not shooting through glass of course. 2. No, I haven't tuned my LCD (yet). 3. I'd like to be told where is that checkbox that you mentioned can be found? 4. No, I am not *looking* for problems. I am just making all kinds of shots (time of day and my tiredness permitting) to see how this camera behaves. Though of course, I am being extra attentive to the results, 'cause I need to study the new tool. 5. Notably, I decided not to do this heat testing as it is unlikely that I will run into such condition any time soon. Meanwhile, the handling, the AF and general operation of this camera is much to my liking. Finally, I've just made a quick test shoot with PEF/DNG/JPG, sRGB/AdobeRGB options. So far indeed DNG is slightly warmer than PEF, but I found no serious color representation problems. The conditions were quite similar - same building, roughly the same time as yesterday. In fact, nothing to write home about, except that I still get consistent underexposure which I did not correct yet, as I want to study the camera at its default condition. I've also found that switching between Adobe Standard and Camera Standard calibration profiles has certain effect on the colors. Yet, indeed more shooting will be necessary, which probably will happen by the weekend. I intend to keep you posted, guys, as I think such an experience will have its merits for more people than just me. Boris William Robb wrote: We'll presume that you weren't shooting through glass. Also, have you tuned your LCD? (I presume the adjustment is there for consumer based QC). And finally, have you ticked the checkbox in Lightroom's presets that allow you to set the default to camera serial number? This should allow you to dial in file handling based on the camera in case it needs a bit of a tweak. And finally, are you looking for problems? This last part is important, because you surely will find what you want to find. 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. -- 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: First K-7 woes
I am =so= glad that you early adopters are out there ironing out the problems for us procrastinators. Thanks, folks! Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Tue, 8/18/09, Boris Liberman wrote: > From: Boris Liberman > Subject: Re: First K-7 woes > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2009, 1:37 PM > Hi! > > 1. Not shooting through glass of course. > > 2. No, I haven't tuned my LCD (yet). > > 3. I'd like to be told where is that checkbox that you > mentioned can be found? > > 4. No, I am not *looking* for problems. I am just making > all kinds of shots (time of day and my tiredness permitting) > to see how this camera behaves. Though of course, I am being > extra attentive to the results, 'cause I need to study the > new tool. > > 5. Notably, I decided not to do this heat testing as it is > unlikely that I will run into such condition any time soon. > Meanwhile, the handling, the AF and general operation of > this camera is much to my liking. > > Finally, I've just made a quick test shoot with > PEF/DNG/JPG, sRGB/AdobeRGB options. So far indeed DNG is > slightly warmer than PEF, but I found no serious color > representation problems. The conditions were quite similar - > same building, roughly the same time as yesterday. In fact, > nothing to write home about, except that I still get > consistent underexposure which I did not correct yet, as I > want to study the camera at its default condition. > > I've also found that switching between Adobe Standard and > Camera Standard calibration profiles has certain effect on > the colors. > > Yet, indeed more shooting will be necessary, which probably > will happen by the weekend. > > I intend to keep you posted, guys, as I think such an > experience will have its merits for more people than just > me. > > Boris > > > > > William Robb wrote: > > > > We'll presume that you weren't shooting through > glass. > > Also, have you tuned your LCD? (I presume the > adjustment is there for consumer based QC). > > And finally, have you ticked the checkbox in > Lightroom's presets that allow you to set the default to > camera serial number? This should allow you to dial in file > handling based on the camera in case it needs a bit of a > tweak. > > And finally, are you looking for problems? This last > part is important, because you surely will find what you > want to find. > > > > 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. > -- 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: It's a wrap.
- Original Message - From: "Cotty" Let's see if we can dom a PDML dream cruise... reconvene in the spring - who knows, it could happen. I'd need to hire a decent car though (72 charger would be good :-) Even my husband said this sounds like fun! Let's definitely reconvene in the spring to see where we're all at. I think we should try for this PDML meet-up! Cheers, Christine -- 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: It's a wrap.
Great series, Paul--well written, well photographed--wonderfully covered! Big congrats! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "paul stenquist" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 12:05 PM Subject: It's a wrap. Finally. My eighth and final dream cruise blog is up on the Times website. They also added some more photos to number 7 (accessible via a link). I'm pleased with the results but relieved that it's over. All eight appear in reverse order here: http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/tag/woodward/ Paul -- 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: Yet more istDS IR
Luiz Felipe wrote: > Ralf, out of curiosity, did you ever try IR on those industrial sites > you shoot now and then? Sure. Here are two examples: http://www.fotocommunity.fr/pc/pc/mypics/841415/display/11081629 http://www.photosight.ru/photos/1544630/?from_member Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- 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: OT: was Re: How Canada spends its tax dollars
Ken, You're in one of those Dem. states so maybe you know better than me. I see the disrupted townhall meetings as the Rep. right wingers creating havoc. I've been a lifelong Rep. or at most independent. (My dad's middle name was Harding, after the Nov. 1920 Rep. nominating convention.) I've got to read more about the Brown Shirts in '30's Germany. Didn't they come to power thru disruption without majority support? That's what I'm afraid of here. I live in the most conservative Rep. county in Illinois. I blame the right wing Rep. for Obama's election. 10 years ago, our Senator was Carol Mosley Brown, a joke after 6 years in office. A conservative Rep. lawyer, rich with multi-million dollar settlements (drug?) bought the Rep. primary by outspending his opponent about 9 to 1. He got himself elected, but 6 years later got bored or couldn't work with colleagues. He didn't run for re-election, so the Rep. found another conservative rich fellow, a young, former investment banker turned math teacher to run on family values. The Dems put Obama on the ballot, kind of a 'Hail Mary Pass' to take the seat. The Rep. guy was named Ryan. He was married to Jerri Ryan, the Borg babe '7 of 9' on Star Trek in the painted on outfit. They had 'sealed' divorce papers which came unraveled to reveal the family values candidate divorced over trying to take his wife to sex clubs. He was toast and withdrew. The Reps couldn't find anybody else to run and decided to import Alan Keyes, a conservative black radio host from NY/NJ(?), to run from Illinois. Obama won in a landslide. So the right wing Rep. minority in Illinois have managed over the last 10 years to get rid of the moderate voters in the party and hand over elections to the Dems. It's a sad time for lifelong Republicans like me, and I'm angry about it! Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 4:30 PM, Ken Waller wrote: >> This period will be marked in history as the time the Republicans >> destroyed their Party. > > Ahem you really meant to say Democrats > Just look at the response of the Dems to the town hall meetings > > Kenneth Waller > http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f > > - Original Message - From: "Bob Sullivan" > Subject: Re: How Canada spends its tax dollars > > > This period will be marked in history as the time the Republicans > destroyed their Party. Bob S. > > On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 9:12 AM, P. J. Alling > wrote: >> >> But the Deme's are undead, so it's even I guess. >> >> I'm sorry the Republicans aren't actually actively evil usually, just >> accidentally so, the Democrats on the other hand... >> >> >> Bob Sullivan wrote: >>> >>> No Bill, >>> Zombies know they are dead. >>> The Republican party hasn't figured that out yet. >>> Regards, Bob S. >>> >>> On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 8:18 AM, William Robb wrote: >>> - Original Message - From: "Bob W" Subject: OT: How Canada spends its tax dollars > > Some reassuring research from the White Hell of the North: > http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8206280.stm > > That's code for Republican. I should go hide now. 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: OT: How Canada spends its tax dollars
P. J. Alling wrote: Now would use a 43mm limited at f5.6 on a K-7 to record the zombie apocalypse or go retro and use film in an LX? Personally, I'm putting the longest lens I can find on the camera to record the zombie apocalypse ... and welding an axe head to the monopod. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- 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: How Canada spends its tax dollars
William Robb wrote: The are all politicians, by definition they are evil. And we have a winner! -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- 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: OT - odd sized frames at Ikea
Tue Aug 18 13:58:05 CDT 2009 Adam Maas wrote: > 8.5x11 is a standard paper size, I'd expect that 11x19 was more likely > either 11x17 or 13x19 (both common paper sizes). The advent of inkjet > printing has changed default print sizes for many but the traditional > stores have not caught up with their stock. Oops.. yes, as for 8.5x11, it's my mental block.. for some reason I was looking at it yesterday, and thought that it was 0.5-1" too narrow for the letter size.. I was too tired yesterday. There were however some other sizes that struck me as odd. (see below) Tue Aug 18 15:13:13 CDT 2009 AlunFoto wrote: > Ikea carries a lot of odd sizes over here too. The square ones are > pretty much the same, I guess, but it would be interesting to know if > the rectangular ones are "adapted" to american paper formats. > While I found a few that were of more standard sizes (4"x6", 5"x7", > 6"x6", 8"x10") These sizes are close to the "stanard" European ones (10x15cm, ~ 13x18cm, 15x15 cm, except, maybe the last one: 20x25cm. There were a few sizes like 3"-and-a-fraction x 5"-and-a-fraction, (as opposed to a straight 3"x5"), ~9"x14" (~23cm x 28cm), 9"x9" (~23x23cm) The larger sizes were some standard (~13"x19") and non-standard, (I don't remember all of them) IIRC, very few of the large sizes were in 2:3 format. Cheers, Igor -- 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 Fortress Guernsey
Thanks Bob It's partly because stone is more durable (they say that Guernsey is made up of some of the Earth's oldest rocks), but also partly because of the care that's taken looking after and renovating the 18th century and earlier stuff. There are still lots of mixed memories about the German occupation and the tendency immediately after the war was to fill in the earthworks and break up the concrete. It's only recently that people are realising that this is part of their heritage too and needs preserving... Chris > -Original Message- > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > Bob Sullivan > Sent: 18 August 2009 15:08 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: GESO Fortress Guernsey > > Chris, > Interesting story and photos. > I love the stone forts outlasting the concrete. > Regards, Bob S. > > > http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/Fortress/index.html > > > > K7, mostly with DA* 16-50 and some DA* 50-135 > > > > Chris > > > > > > > > -- > > 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. -- 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 Fortress Guernsey
Thanks Dave. The people here have done a good job of renovating the sites and finding suitable items to put in these historical places. Mostly self-funded too (V. little in the way of state funds available for the WW2 stuff; it mainly goes on the older things). Chris > -Original Message- > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > David J Brooks > Sent: 18 August 2009 12:23 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: GESO Fortress Guernsey > > On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 4:47 PM, Chris Mitchell > wrote: > > I'm on holiday in Guernsey - > > > > Hope you find this of interest: > > http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/Fortress/index.html > > > > K7, mostly with DA* 16-50 and some DA* 50-135 > > > > Chris > > Nice gallery. I like 420 a lot > > 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. > > > > > > -- > Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. > www.caughtinmotion.com > http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ > York Region, 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: Yet more istDS IR
Ralf, out of curiosity, did you ever try IR on those industrial sites you shoot now and then? Very interesting shot, I only wish the plants a nudge darker - personal taste indeed. lf Ralf R. Radermacher escreveu: Another example, this time made of four frames stitched with Hugin. http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/display/18224690 Enjoy, Ralf -- Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://techmit.com.br/luizfelipe/ -- 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: First K-7 woes
On Aug 18, 2009, at 04:30 , David J Brooks wrote: This has been my K10D experience, chimp every shot with histogram turned on. This is something I should be doing as well. Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com "Gaudeamus igitur, juvenes dum sumus..." http://tinyurl.com/ndmfhb -- 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: Yet more istDS IR
Another example, this time made of four frames stitched with Hugin. http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/display/18224690 Enjoy, Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de -- 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 pictures are harsh and garish
Audiophiles spent years writing about how the Compact Disc sound was harsh, grainy, gave them headaches, no way could this medium ever surpass the vinyl LP album for 'true' sound. They were correct, with the exception that it would never surpass the LP. The technology got better, the recording engineers learned how to deal with it, and the sound is now very acceptable. Of course, you have to have tens of thousands of dollars worth of D-A converters, special cables, high end amps, and nothing but the best 'pressings' to appreciate the sound. It's all talk, Chris. Unless he plans on shooting with an end result of 40 x 60 prints with soft irregular grain replaced by sharp edge pixels. On Aug 18, 2009, at 00:19 , Chris Stoddart wrote: Hi folks, I haven't posted here in a long time (couple years maybe?), mostly 'cos my life and job got way too busy and I had a lot less time for photography (and much PDML reading). Recently things have got a lot better, and I am a lot more enthused about taking pictures again (and reading PDML of course!). However, recently I got tired of looking at my old *istD sat idle and thought about selling it. I mentioned it to a co-worker and he was initially enthusiastic. Then I got this mail... > Chris I think I will give your Pentax a miss. I have been looking at > sample photos on the internet and they all have something in common, > that they look a little harsh to me and the colours are not easy on > the eye. That's what I like about my Fuji camera, the pictures are > soft and natural looking. Now, I don't mind that he doesn't want it - that's fine and I am not entirely sure I want to sell it anyway, but I get the feeling he might be dissing my wee camera a bit too much here? :) Harsh and the colours not easy on the eye? Has anyone ever come across that opinion of Pentax 'look & feel' before? Should I thump him? BTW I have no idea what Fuji he's on about but it's not a DSLR. Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com I couldn't remember most of what I know today if it weren't for others sharing their knowledge of my past on the Internet. Thank you… -- 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: OT: How Canada spends its tax dollars
- Original Message - From: "Bob W" Subject: RE: OT: How Canada spends its tax dollars I'd need to bring my LX back from the dead... Send it to the headquarters of the Liberal Party of Canada. If they can revive themselves they can revive anything thats been dead for a while. 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: OT -- Instant pictures aren't quite dead yet.
- Original Message - From: "P. J. Alling" Subject: OT -- Instant pictures aren't quite dead yet. Looks more like a copy of Kodak's system than Polaroid's. http://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/003874.php I', pretty sure that Fuji is using Polaroid technology. A number of years ago we were given a Fji Pictrostat printer. What it was, in essence, was a flatbed scanner attached to an instant print camera. The system used two pieces of material, a doner and a reciever to make the image. It was uncannily like a Polaroid peel apart print. This was just after Kodak had to pay Polaroid that huge settlement for infringing on their patent. I have strong doubts that the Fuji instant print technology has anything to do with anything Kodak has ever done. 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: First K-7 woes
- Original Message - From: "Godfrey DiGiorgi" Subject: Re: First K-7 woes I've requested before but no one seems to want to send me a K7 file or three to examine. ?? http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/temp/WRK72079.DNG http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/temp/WRK70137.DNG I'll leave them for a couple of days, but it puts me over my quota so my ISO might get pissy with me if i leave them for too long. 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.
OT: was Re: How Canada spends its tax dollars
This period will be marked in history as the time the Republicans destroyed their Party. Ahem you really meant to say Democrats Just look at the response of the Dems to the town hall meetings Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "Bob Sullivan" Subject: Re: How Canada spends its tax dollars This period will be marked in history as the time the Republicans destroyed their Party. Bob S. On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 9:12 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: But the Deme's are undead, so it's even I guess. I'm sorry the Republicans aren't actually actively evil usually, just accidentally so, the Democrats on the other hand... Bob Sullivan wrote: No Bill, Zombies know they are dead. The Republican party hasn't figured that out yet. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 8:18 AM, William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: "Bob W" Subject: OT: How Canada spends its tax dollars Some reassuring research from the White Hell of the North: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8206280.stm That's code for Republican. I should go hide now. 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: It's a wrap.
Paul, these articles need to be made into a book of some kind! Seriously, you need to think about putting it all together into a coffee table style book. I for one would sure buy one! Walt On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 1:05 PM, paul stenquist wrote: > Finally. My eighth and final dream cruise blog is up on the Times website. > They also added some more photos to number 7 (accessible via a link). I'm > pleased with the results but relieved that it's over. All eight appear in > reverse order here: > http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/tag/woodward/ > > Paul > > -- > 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.
OT -- Instant pictures aren't quite dead yet.
Looks more like a copy of Kodak's system than Polaroid's. http://www.kk.org/cooltools/archives/003874.php -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- 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 Some B&W shots from the thrashing demo day, now with links.
Bob W wrote: That's threshing. Thrashing is a different thing altogether, usually involving middle-aged women, Bill Robb and several strips of wet leather. That is just way, way, way, too much information. http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2009-thrashing1/album/index.html On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 12:32 PM, David J Brooks wrote: Hi gang. This is from the roll of Kodak T-Max 120, ISO 400 using the Pentax 6x7. CD scans seem very flat, not contrast. Could be due to my exposures, the Blacks developing or the age of the film. For exposures on the 6x7 i use a Minolta IVF hand meter and generally open up 1/2 a stop from that. These are the scans just dragged and dropped into jalbum. Comments welcome -- 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. -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- 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: OT -- Leica S system
Why be a piker? Tell them you won'tt buy both! John Sessoms wrote: I'm just wondering which one I should tell everyone I'm not buying? The $25,000 camera that doesn't even come with a kit lens or the $25,000 digital back that's not available for the medium format system I already own? -- 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. -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- 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: OT - odd sized frames at Ikea
They're IKEA they're Swedish, that's what they do... Igor Roshchin wrote: Yesterday, I had a chance of looking at frames (for photos and pictures) being sold at Ikea. While I found a few that were of more standard sizes (4"x6", 5"x7", 6"x6", 8"x10"), I saw quite a few of very unusual sizes, e.g. 8-1/2" - 11" (or 11-1/2" ?), 9"x9", 11"x19", etc. Usually, at stores like Aaron Brothers, Michaels, - they carry only the "most standard" sizes (especially Michaels), so that even 8"x12" is hard to find. The only logical explanation that I could think of in the case of Ikea was that they also have pictures they sell, and they match those sizes, - so they don't want you to use these frames for anything else... But I am still puzzled - why? Any ideas? Igor -- 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. -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- 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 -- After the Fall II
In a message dated 8/17/2009 11:24:26 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jdavi...@yahoo.com writes: What he said. Marnie aka Doe :-) == Very much like your shooting angle. Imposing view. Jack --- On Mon, 8/17/09, P. J. Alling wrote: > From: P. J. Alling > Subject: PESO -- After the Fall II > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Monday, August 17, 2009, 10:40 AM > Some more suburban decay. > > http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20afterthefallii.html > - We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them. Albert Einstein **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222846709x1201493018/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=115&bcd =JulystepsfooterNO115) -- 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 Some B&W shots from the thrashing demo day, now with links.
In a message dated 8/18/2009 10:06:13 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, pentko...@gmail.com writes: http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2009-thrashing1/album/index.html On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 12:32 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > Hi gang. > > This is from the roll of Kodak T-Max 120, ISO 400 using the Pentax > 6x7. CD scans seem very flat, not contrast. Could be due to my > exposures, the Blacks developing or the age of the film. > > For exposures on the 6x7 i use a Minolta IVF hand meter and generally > open up 1/2 a stop from that. > > These are the scans just dragged and dropped into jalbum. > > Comments welcome > > Dave === I find some of the macinery shots very interesting, but wish the sky wasn't so white. The house shot is lovely. So neat and tidy. Marnie aka Doe :-) - We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them. Albert Einstein -- 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: It's a wrap.
On 18/8/09, paul stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: >Finally. My eighth and final dream cruise blog is up on the Times >website. They also added some more photos to number 7 (accessible via >a link). I'm pleased with the results but relieved that it's over. All >eight appear in reverse order here: >http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/tag/woodward/ really enjoyed the blogs Paul, and the photography is first rate of course. Thanks for posting. Let's see if we can dom a PDML dream cruise... reconvene in the spring - who knows, it could happen. I'd need to hire a decent car though (72 charger would be good :-) -- 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: Geso Some B&W shots from the thrashing demo day, now with links.
On 18/8/09, John Francis, discombobulated, unleashed: > Marina Sirtis ... She likes a good beard ;-) -- 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: red sox
In a message dated 8/16/2009 8:13:15 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, sa...@asobol.com writes: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/3828075954/ I wish I will be able to wear such colorful and merry things when I am old... --Sasha = You can. Just do it. Nice shot. Good framing. Marnie aka Doe :-) - We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them. Albert Einstein -- 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: OT - odd sized frames at Ikea
Ikea carries a lot of odd sizes over here too. The square ones are pretty much the same, I guess, but it would be interesting to know if the rectangular ones are "adapted" to american paper formats. Jostein 2009/8/18 Igor Roshchin : > > Yesterday, I had a chance of looking at frames (for photos and pictures) > being sold at Ikea. > While I found a few that were of more standard sizes (4"x6", 5"x7", > 6"x6", 8"x10"), I saw quite a few of very unusual sizes, e.g. > 8-1/2" - 11" (or 11-1/2" ?), 9"x9", 11"x19", etc. > > Usually, at stores like Aaron Brothers, Michaels, - they carry only > the "most standard" sizes (especially Michaels), so that even 8"x12" is > hard to find. > The only logical explanation that I could think of in the case of Ikea > was that they also have pictures they sell, and they match those > sizes, - so they don't want you to use these frames for anything else... > But I am still puzzled - why? > > Any ideas? > > Igor > > > -- > 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: GESO Fortress Guernsey
Interesting bits of history. Thanks for sharing. - Pat On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 1:47 PM, Chris Mitchell wrote: > Hope you find this of interest: > http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/Fortress/index.html > > K7, mostly with DA* 16-50 and some DA* 50-135 > > Chris -- 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 Balamory (with one for Jostein)
Wow, Mike. Great animals, otters. I'm also most impressed with you managing to get a passable wildlife shot with Katy struggling in your arms! I could never have done that... Neither with Katy or any of my own... :-) Jostein 2009/8/18 mike wilson : > After mooching (rough translation - avoiding the rain showers by diving into > the nearest cafe/shop/bar) around the town for a while, Katy and I walked > out along the pier. Passing some steps down to the water, I caught some > movement out of the corner of my eye. It was this: > http://www.mikeawilson.co.uk/balamory/pages/IMGP7672.htm This is the least > blurry picture, as I was kneeling behind Katy with the lens on her shoulder > and my left arm around her waist. The conversation went something like, > "But I just want to stroke it!" (wriggle wriggle) "Stand still, will you!" > and the otter just looked at us. Made both our days. -- 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: Geso Some B&W shots from the thrashing demo day, now with links.
On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 01:06:03PM -0400, David J Brooks wrote: > http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2009-thrashing1/album/index.html How disappointing - it's just a bunch of threshing machinery :-( Now if it had been Faye Dunaway and Marina Sirtis ... -- 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: OT: How Canada spends its tax dollars
I'd need to bring my LX back from the dead... > Just to illuminate this a bit further > > http://www.cracked.com/article_15643_5-scientific-reasons-zomb > ie-apocalypse-could-actually-happen.html > > Now would use a 43mm limited at f5.6 on a K-7 to record the > zombie apocalypse or go retro and use film in an LX? > > Bob W wrote: > > Some reassuring research from the White Hell of the North: > > http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8206280.stm > > -- 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: OT - odd sized frames at Ikea
8 1/2 x 11 is becoming a standard, I think, because of the printing papers .. not sure about the others ann Igor Roshchin wrote: Yesterday, I had a chance of looking at frames (for photos and pictures) being sold at Ikea. While I found a few that were of more standard sizes (4"x6", 5"x7", 6"x6", 8"x10"), I saw quite a few of very unusual sizes, e.g. 8-1/2" - 11" (or 11-1/2" ?), 9"x9", 11"x19", etc. Usually, at stores like Aaron Brothers, Michaels, - they carry only the "most standard" sizes (especially Michaels), so that even 8"x12" is hard to find. The only logical explanation that I could think of in the case of Ikea was that they also have pictures they sell, and they match those sizes, - so they don't want you to use these frames for anything else... But I am still puzzled - why? Any ideas? Igor -- 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: Geso Some B&W shots from the thrashing demo day, now with links.
That's threshing. Thrashing is a different thing altogether, usually involving middle-aged women, Bill Robb and several strips of wet leather. > > http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2009-thrashing1/album/index.html > > On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 12:32 PM, David J > Brooks wrote: > > Hi gang. > > > > This is from the roll of Kodak T-Max 120, ISO 400 using the Pentax > > 6x7. CD scans seem very flat, not contrast. Could be due to my > > exposures, the Blacks developing or the age of the film. > > > > For exposures on the 6x7 i use a Minolta IVF hand meter and > generally > > open up 1/2 a stop from that. > > > > These are the scans just dragged and dropped into jalbum. > > > > Comments welcome -- 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 Balamory (with one for Jostein)
> > Took the sprog to Tobermory on the Isle of Mull over the weekend. > http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=56.623463&lon=-6.069414&z=13&r= > 0&src=msl > > It's the location for the filming of a children's programme, > so at least one person was happy. > http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/balamory/index.shtml > > Collected a friend arriving from Poland at Edinburgh airport > and carried on through the teeming rain to Oban. Next > morning, off on the ferry to Mull and then bus to Tobermory. > http://www.mikeawilson.co.uk/balamory/ > > After mooching (rough translation - avoiding the rain showers > by diving into the nearest cafe/shop/bar) around the town for > a while, Katy and I walked out along the pier. Passing some > steps down to the water, I caught some movement out of the > corner of my eye. It was this: > http://www.mikeawilson.co.uk/balamory/pages/IMGP7672.htm > This is the least blurry picture, as I was kneeling behind > Katy with the lens on her shoulder and my left arm around her > waist. The conversation went something like, "But I just > want to stroke it!" (wriggle wriggle) "Stand still, will > you!" and the otter just looked at us. Made both our days. > Very nice - looks like a jolly nice place. Bob -- 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: OT - odd sized frames at Ikea
On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 2:53 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: > > Yesterday, I had a chance of looking at frames (for photos and pictures) > being sold at Ikea. > While I found a few that were of more standard sizes (4"x6", 5"x7", > 6"x6", 8"x10"), I saw quite a few of very unusual sizes, e.g. > 8-1/2" - 11" (or 11-1/2" ?), 9"x9", 11"x19", etc. > > Usually, at stores like Aaron Brothers, Michaels, - they carry only > the "most standard" sizes (especially Michaels), so that even 8"x12" is > hard to find. > The only logical explanation that I could think of in the case of Ikea > was that they also have pictures they sell, and they match those > sizes, - so they don't want you to use these frames for anything else... > But I am still puzzled - why? > > Any ideas? > > Igor > 8.5x11 is a standard paper size, I'd expect that 11x19 was more likely either 11x17 or 13x19 (both common paper sizes). The advent of inkjet printing has changed default print sizes for many but the traditional stores have not caught up with their stock. -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- 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: OT -- Leica S system
I'm just wondering which one I should tell everyone I'm not buying? The $25,000 camera that doesn't even come with a kit lens or the $25,000 digital back that's not available for the medium format system I already own? -- 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 - odd sized frames at Ikea
Yesterday, I had a chance of looking at frames (for photos and pictures) being sold at Ikea. While I found a few that were of more standard sizes (4"x6", 5"x7", 6"x6", 8"x10"), I saw quite a few of very unusual sizes, e.g. 8-1/2" - 11" (or 11-1/2" ?), 9"x9", 11"x19", etc. Usually, at stores like Aaron Brothers, Michaels, - they carry only the "most standard" sizes (especially Michaels), so that even 8"x12" is hard to find. The only logical explanation that I could think of in the case of Ikea was that they also have pictures they sell, and they match those sizes, - so they don't want you to use these frames for anything else... But I am still puzzled - why? Any ideas? Igor -- 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: First K-7 woes
On Aug 18, 2009, at 12:48, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I've requested before but no one seems to want to send me a K7 file or three to examine. ?? Regret to inform that when I got all my K-7 raw shots into my LR... they were all crap (poor focus, poor subject, weird colors) and I hastily tagged 'em for deletion and don't have them anymore. :-( I really should have kept 'em! -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org http://www.facebook.com/charles.robinson -- 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 Some B&W shots from the thrashing demo day.
No better than the back ground on my browser, hum, I see the problem no.link. It's exactly the same as the background on my browser... David J Brooks wrote: Hi gang. This is from the roll of Kodak T-Max 120, ISO 400 using the Pentax 6x7. CD scans seem very flat, not contrast. Could be due to my exposures, the Blacks developing or the age of the film. For exposures on the 6x7 i use a Minolta IVF hand meter and generally open up 1/2 a stop from that. These are the scans just dragged and dropped into jalbum. Comments welcome Dave -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- 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: First K-7 woes
I've requested before but no one seems to want to send me a K7 file or three to examine. ?? email to ramar...@yahoo.com or put 'em on a server where I can get them via http... -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.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: First K-7 woes
Hi! 1. Not shooting through glass of course. 2. No, I haven't tuned my LCD (yet). 3. I'd like to be told where is that checkbox that you mentioned can be found? 4. No, I am not *looking* for problems. I am just making all kinds of shots (time of day and my tiredness permitting) to see how this camera behaves. Though of course, I am being extra attentive to the results, 'cause I need to study the new tool. 5. Notably, I decided not to do this heat testing as it is unlikely that I will run into such condition any time soon. Meanwhile, the handling, the AF and general operation of this camera is much to my liking. Finally, I've just made a quick test shoot with PEF/DNG/JPG, sRGB/AdobeRGB options. So far indeed DNG is slightly warmer than PEF, but I found no serious color representation problems. The conditions were quite similar - same building, roughly the same time as yesterday. In fact, nothing to write home about, except that I still get consistent underexposure which I did not correct yet, as I want to study the camera at its default condition. I've also found that switching between Adobe Standard and Camera Standard calibration profiles has certain effect on the colors. Yet, indeed more shooting will be necessary, which probably will happen by the weekend. I intend to keep you posted, guys, as I think such an experience will have its merits for more people than just me. Boris William Robb wrote: We'll presume that you weren't shooting through glass. Also, have you tuned your LCD? (I presume the adjustment is there for consumer based QC). And finally, have you ticked the checkbox in Lightroom's presets that allow you to set the default to camera serial number? This should allow you to dial in file handling based on the camera in case it needs a bit of a tweak. And finally, are you looking for problems? This last part is important, because you surely will find what you want to find. 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: It's a wrap.
Time for a beer.:-) Dave On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 1:05 PM, paul stenquist wrote: > Finally. My eighth and final dream cruise blog is up on the Times website. > They also added some more photos to number 7 (accessible via a link). I'm > pleased with the results but relieved that it's over. All eight appear in > reverse order here: > http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/tag/woodward/ > > Paul > > -- > 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. > -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, 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.
Geso Some B&W shots from the thrashing demo day, now with links.
http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2009-thrashing1/album/index.html On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 12:32 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > Hi gang. > > This is from the roll of Kodak T-Max 120, ISO 400 using the Pentax > 6x7. CD scans seem very flat, not contrast. Could be due to my > exposures, the Blacks developing or the age of the film. > > For exposures on the 6x7 i use a Minolta IVF hand meter and generally > open up 1/2 a stop from that. > > These are the scans just dragged and dropped into jalbum. > > Comments welcome > > Dave > > -- > Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. > www.caughtinmotion.com > http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ > York Region, Ontario, Canada > -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, 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.
It's a wrap.
Finally. My eighth and final dream cruise blog is up on the Times website. They also added some more photos to number 7 (accessible via a link). I'm pleased with the results but relieved that it's over. All eight appear in reverse order here: http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/tag/woodward/ Paul -- 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 Some B&W shots from the thrashing demo day.
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: "David J Brooks" Subject: Geso Some B&W shots from the thrashing demo day. Hi gang. This is from the roll of Kodak T-Max 120, ISO 400 using the Pentax 6x7. CD scans seem very flat, not contrast. Could be due to my exposures, the Blacks developing or the age of the film. For exposures on the 6x7 i use a Minolta IVF hand meter and generally open up 1/2 a stop from that. These are the scans just dragged and dropped into jalbum. Comments welcome Dave has discovered the missing link. Or he put the fix in first. -- 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 Balamory (with one for Jostein)
AlunFoto wrote: Wow, Mike. Great animals, otters. I'm also most impressed with you managing to get a passable wildlife shot with Katy struggling in your arms! I could never have done that... Neither with Katy or any of my own... :-) Jostein Thanks but it hardly counts as wild life. I had the impression that it was waiting for something - like a hand-delivered, juicy mackerel. Certainly wasn't scared by the yelling pink thing at the top of the steps. We were only about 5-6metres from it. -- 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 Balamory (with one for Jostein)
Cotty wrote: On 18/8/09, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: Took the sprog to Tobermory on the Isle of Mull over the weekend. http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=56.623463&lon=-6.069414&z=13&r=0&src=msl It's the location for the filming of a children's programme, so at least one person was happy. http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/balamory/index.shtml Collected a friend arriving from Poland at Edinburgh airport and carried on through the teeming rain to Oban. Next morning, off on the ferry to Mull and then bus to Tobermory. http://www.mikeawilson.co.uk/balamory/ After mooching (rough translation - avoiding the rain showers by diving into the nearest cafe/shop/bar) around the town for a while, Katy and I walked out along the pier. Passing some steps down to the water, I caught some movement out of the corner of my eye. It was this: http://www.mikeawilson.co.uk/balamory/pages/IMGP7672.htm This is the least blurry picture, as I was kneeling behind Katy with the lens on her shoulder and my left arm around her waist. The conversation went something like, "But I just want to stroke it!" (wriggle wriggle) "Stand still, will you!" and the otter just looked at us. Made both our days. Excellent! Hope you guys are enjoying yourselves. My sister lives on Coll and we were up there last xmas :-) We're back. It was a flying visit only, enlivened by quite deluvian amounts of rain. The tents are still drying. -- 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 Some B&W shots from the thrashing demo day.
- Original Message - From: "David J Brooks" Subject: Geso Some B&W shots from the thrashing demo day. Hi gang. This is from the roll of Kodak T-Max 120, ISO 400 using the Pentax 6x7. CD scans seem very flat, not contrast. Could be due to my exposures, the Blacks developing or the age of the film. For exposures on the 6x7 i use a Minolta IVF hand meter and generally open up 1/2 a stop from that. These are the scans just dragged and dropped into jalbum. Comments welcome Dave has discovered the missing link. 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.
Geso Some B&W shots from the thrashing demo day.
Hi gang. This is from the roll of Kodak T-Max 120, ISO 400 using the Pentax 6x7. CD scans seem very flat, not contrast. Could be due to my exposures, the Blacks developing or the age of the film. For exposures on the 6x7 i use a Minolta IVF hand meter and generally open up 1/2 a stop from that. These are the scans just dragged and dropped into jalbum. Comments welcome Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, 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: Pentax pictures are harsh and garish
On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 12:04 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 9:22 AM, William Robb wrote: > >> Tell him to read DPReview tests. Don't they always say Pentax is kinda flat >> and soft? Pretty much all of the sites, including the doom and gloom forum say that. However, i have found my Pentax jpegs to be more than fine. My istD and 16-45 F4 had issues with softer jpeg's, but all in all, i like what i get from my istD and K10D. My D200 jpegs are another story. Much better when shot as NEF's. Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, 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: Pentax pictures are harsh and garish
On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 9:22 AM, William Robb wrote: > Tell him to read DPReview tests. Don't they always say Pentax is kinda flat > and soft? Only if used for wheel chalks. 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. > -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, 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 Balamory (with one for Jostein)
On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 11:31 AM, Cotty wrote: My sister lives on Coll and we were up there last xmas :-) I hated being on Coll. Never know when the phone will ring. Dave > > -- > > > 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. > -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, 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 Balamory (with one for Jostein)
On 18/8/09, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: >Took the sprog to Tobermory on the Isle of Mull over the weekend. >http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=56.623463&lon=-6.069414&z=13&r=0&src=msl > >It's the location for the filming of a children's programme, so at least >one person was happy. >http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/balamory/index.shtml > >Collected a friend arriving from Poland at Edinburgh airport and carried >on through the teeming rain to Oban. Next morning, off on the ferry to >Mull and then bus to Tobermory. >http://www.mikeawilson.co.uk/balamory/ > >After mooching (rough translation - avoiding the rain showers by diving >into the nearest cafe/shop/bar) around the town for a while, Katy and I >walked out along the pier. Passing some steps down to the water, I >caught some movement out of the corner of my eye. It was this: >http://www.mikeawilson.co.uk/balamory/pages/IMGP7672.htm This is the >least blurry picture, as I was kneeling behind Katy with the lens on her >shoulder and my left arm around her waist. The conversation went >something like, "But I just want to stroke it!" (wriggle wriggle) "Stand >still, will you!" and the otter just looked at us. Made both our days. Excellent! Hope you guys are enjoying yourselves. My sister lives on Coll and we were up there last xmas :-) -- 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: How Canada spends its tax dollars
- Original Message - From: "Bob Sullivan" Subject: Re: How Canada spends its tax dollars Oh go ahead, we need a little excitement here! But I've been so good for so long. 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: How Canada spends its tax dollars
Oh go ahead, we need a little excitement here! Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 9:06 AM, William Robb wrote: > > - Original Message - From: "Bob Sullivan" Subject: Re: How Canada > spends its tax dollars > > >> No Bill, >> Zombies know they are dead. >> The Republican party hasn't figured that out yet. > > I didn't think zombies knew much of anything. > Much like. > Sorry, I know better than this. > > 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: First K-7 woes
- Original Message - From: "Boris Liberman" Subject: Re: First K-7 woes No, I did not install Pentax converter. Also I saw distinct purple-magenta tint even on the screen of the camera itself, having taken that shot of a gray building across mine... That, I should say is something that saddened me considerably. I will do both what you suggest: try DNG and try Pentax software. We'll presume that you weren't shooting through glass. Also, have you tuned your LCD? (I presume the adjustment is there for consumer based QC). And finally, have you ticked the checkbox in Lightroom's presets that allow you to set the default to camera serial number? This should allow you to dial in file handling based on the camera in case it needs a bit of a tweak. And finally, are you looking for problems? This last part is important, because you surely will find what you want to find. 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: How Canada spends its tax dollars
- Original Message - From: "Bob Sullivan" Subject: Re: How Canada spends its tax dollars No Bill, Zombies know they are dead. The Republican party hasn't figured that out yet. I didn't think zombies knew much of anything. Much like. Sorry, I know better than this. 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: How Canada spends its tax dollars
Believe what you believe, if the Democrats continue to follow the course they're on, I would bet that in 2010 they'll see their present majority's in congress significantly reduced if not eliminated and Obama will be a lame duck for the rest of his Presidency, even if he's reelected for a second term. But I'm only looking at the polls. Byut that's only a symptom. The Democrats are actively working to destroy the US economy, as opposed to the Rebublicans who only accidentally worked to destroy the economy, eventually people notice things like that. Bob Sullivan wrote: This period will be marked in history as the time the Republicans destroyed their Party. Bob S. On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 9:12 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: But the Deme's are undead, so it's even I guess. I'm sorry the Republicans aren't actually actively evil usually, just accidentally so, the Democrats on the other hand... Bob Sullivan wrote: No Bill, Zombies know they are dead. The Republican party hasn't figured that out yet. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 8:18 AM, William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: "Bob W" Subject: OT: How Canada spends its tax dollars Some reassuring research from the White Hell of the North: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8206280.stm That's code for Republican. I should go hide now. 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. -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- 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. -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- 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 -- Ghost Town
Well you obviously have our interest and attention. Keep going... Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 9:07 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: > I'm writing something to go with a photo essay about the place so all will > be revealed in time. (It's been a long time since I've done something like > that...) > > Rick Womer wrote: >> >> This is a really good series, Peter, with very nice rendering. >> >> Where in CT is this? >> >> Rick >> >> http://photo.net/photos/RickW >> >> >> --- On Mon, 8/17/09, P. J. Alling wrote: >> >> >>> >>> This is related to the after the fall >>> photos, and the after the fire photo, as well as lost >>> teddy. One of a number of overview shots from a modern >>> day ghost town. >>> >>> http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20ghosttown.html >>> >>> Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax FA 28-70mm f4.0 >>> >>> Notes: Converted to B&W using Fotomatic B&W >>> Plus plugin with Red filter applied. Platinum toned >>> using The Lights Right toning action. >>> >>> Comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. >>> >>> -- >>> >>> The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with >>> either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with >>> gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he >>> might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is >>> not a free man any more than a dog. >>> >>> --G. K. Chesterton >>> >>> >>> -- >>> 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. >> >> > > > -- > > > The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or > drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a > damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is > not a free man any more than a dog. > > --G. K. Chesterton > > > -- > 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: How Canada spends its tax dollars
- Original Message - From: "P. J. Alling" Subject: Re: How Canada spends its tax dollars But the Deme's are undead, so it's even I guess. I'm sorry the Republicans aren't actually actively evil usually, just accidentally so, the Democrats on the other hand... The are all politicians, by definition they are evil. 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.
GESO Balamory (with one for Jostein)
Took the sprog to Tobermory on the Isle of Mull over the weekend. http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=56.623463&lon=-6.069414&z=13&r=0&src=msl It's the location for the filming of a children's programme, so at least one person was happy. http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/balamory/index.shtml Collected a friend arriving from Poland at Edinburgh airport and carried on through the teeming rain to Oban. Next morning, off on the ferry to Mull and then bus to Tobermory. http://www.mikeawilson.co.uk/balamory/ After mooching (rough translation - avoiding the rain showers by diving into the nearest cafe/shop/bar) around the town for a while, Katy and I walked out along the pier. Passing some steps down to the water, I caught some movement out of the corner of my eye. It was this: http://www.mikeawilson.co.uk/balamory/pages/IMGP7672.htm This is the least blurry picture, as I was kneeling behind Katy with the lens on her shoulder and my left arm around her waist. The conversation went something like, "But I just want to stroke it!" (wriggle wriggle) "Stand still, will you!" and the otter just looked at us. Made both our days. -- 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 pictures are harsh and garish
- Original Message - From: "Chris Stoddart" Subject: Pentax pictures are harsh and garish Now, I don't mind that he doesn't want it - that's fine and I am not entirely sure I want to sell it anyway, but I get the feeling he might be dissing my wee camera a bit too much here? :) Harsh and the colours not easy on the eye? Has anyone ever come across that opinion of Pentax 'look & feel' before? Should I thump him? BTW I have no idea what Fuji he's on about but it's not a DSLR. Tell him to read DPReview tests. Don't they always say Pentax is kinda flat and soft? 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: First K-7 woes
- Original Message - From: "Boris Liberman" Subject: Re: First K-7 woes No, I did not install Pentax converter. Also I saw distinct purple-magenta tint even on the screen of the camera itself, having taken that shot of a gray building across mine... That, I should say is something that saddened me considerably. I will do both what you suggest: try DNG and try Pentax software. As an addendum, I just did a very quick and relatively non scientific look at a DNG and a PEF of the same subject (more or less). The PEF out of Lightroom is ever so very slightly warmer (I really had a hard time deciding if it was warmer of if I was imagining it, it's that small a difference) than the DNG. 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 -- After the Fall II
Use of the Fisheye complements this photo. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 12:40 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > Some more suburban decay. > > http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20afterthefallii.html > > Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax 17mm f4.0 Fisheye > > Notes: I was able to recover a bit of detail in the sky, not easy as I > accidentally shot at least half of this day on ISO 3200. > -- > > > The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or > drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a > damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is > not a free man any more than a dog. > > --G. K. Chesterton > > > -- > 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: How Canada spends its tax dollars
This period will be marked in history as the time the Republicans destroyed their Party. Bob S. On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 9:12 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: > But the Deme's are undead, so it's even I guess. > > I'm sorry the Republicans aren't actually actively evil usually, just > accidentally so, the Democrats on the other hand... > > > Bob Sullivan wrote: >> >> No Bill, >> Zombies know they are dead. >> The Republican party hasn't figured that out yet. >> Regards, Bob S. >> >> On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 8:18 AM, William Robb wrote: >> >>> >>> - Original Message - From: "Bob W" Subject: OT: How Canada spends >>> its tax dollars >>> >>> >>> Some reassuring research from the White Hell of the North: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8206280.stm >>> >>> That's code for Republican. >>> I should go hide now. >>> >>> 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. >> >> > > > -- > > > The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or > drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a > damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is > not a free man any more than a dog. > > --G. K. Chesterton > > > -- > 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: How Canada spends its tax dollars
But the Deme's are undead, so it's even I guess. I'm sorry the Republicans aren't actually actively evil usually, just accidentally so, the Democrats on the other hand... Bob Sullivan wrote: No Bill, Zombies know they are dead. The Republican party hasn't figured that out yet. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 8:18 AM, William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: "Bob W" Subject: OT: How Canada spends its tax dollars Some reassuring research from the White Hell of the North: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8206280.stm That's code for Republican. I should go hide now. 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. -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- 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 -- Ghost Town
I'm writing something to go with a photo essay about the place so all will be revealed in time. (It's been a long time since I've done something like that...) Rick Womer wrote: This is a really good series, Peter, with very nice rendering. Where in CT is this? Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Mon, 8/17/09, P. J. Alling wrote: This is related to the after the fall photos, and the after the fire photo, as well as lost teddy. One of a number of overview shots from a modern day ghost town. http://dl.getdropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20ghosttown.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax FA 28-70mm f4.0 Notes: Converted to B&W using Fotomatic B&W Plus plugin with Red filter applied. Platinum toned using The Lights Right toning action. Comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- 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. -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- 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 Fortress Guernsey
Chris, Interesting story and photos. I love the stone forts outlasting the concrete. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 3:47 PM, Chris Mitchell wrote: > I'm on holiday in Guernsey - the home of my wife Karin. Guernsey is one of > the Channel Islands (the other main ones are Jersey, Alderney and Sark). > They've been part of the British Isles since the Norman Conquest (so not > very long really!) and are still Crown Dependencies, albeit with a level of > independence and tax haven status... > > Guernsey is only 9 miles by 5 miles and is an intriguing mix of English and > French. English is the main language (although many of the older people > speak the Guernsey patois which is a combination of Norman French, modern > French and English), the pound is the currency and they drive on the right > side of the road (i.e. the left). The names of the parishes and the street > names are mostly French in origin. > > The threat of invasion has always been taken very seriously as the islands > are much nearer to France than to England. The GESO here shows some of the > defences - including those built by the Germans in WW2. The Channel Isles > were the only bit of the British Isles to be occupied by Germany in WW2 > (there's a famous propaganda picture of German troops marching outside > Lloyds bank in St Peter Port, Guernsey's town). Karin's parents were in > Guernsey during the occupation and her mother is really good at telling the > fascinating stories from that time. > > Hope you find this of interest: > http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/Fortress/index.html > > K7, mostly with DA* 16-50 and some DA* 50-135 > > Chris > > > > -- > 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 pictures are harsh and garish
I know it's cemented optical glass on a gelatin filter, and all but Tiffen's #87 is less expensive and a real Wratten equivalent, which will supposidly give you better results. If you're looking for a screw in filter the 49 and 55mm mm sizes are half the price of any others at B&H.. David J Brooks wrote: The internet is full of anti Pentax readings, not hard to find,, just ask Ricehigh. I shoot both Nikon and Pentax Dslr's and i can honestly say i have to post process less on my K10D shots than my D200 or D2H shots. Colour is a lot nicer out of the box so to speak. You won't get much for your istD anyway. Buy a Hoya R72 filter and have some IR fun. Dave Brooks On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 3:19 AM, Chris Stoddart wrote: Hi folks, I haven't posted here in a long time (couple years maybe?), mostly 'cos my life and job got way too busy and I had a lot less time for photography (and much PDML reading). Recently things have got a lot better, and I am a lot more enthused about taking pictures again (and reading PDML of course!). However, recently I got tired of looking at my old *istD sat idle and thought about selling it. I mentioned it to a co-worker and he was initially enthusiastic. Then I got this mail... Chris I think I will give your Pentax a miss. I have been looking at sample photos on the internet and they all have something in common, that they look a little harsh to me and the colours are not easy on the eye. That's what I like about my Fuji camera, the pictures are soft and natural looking. Now, I don't mind that he doesn't want it - that's fine and I am not entirely sure I want to sell it anyway, but I get the feeling he might be dissing my wee camera a bit too much here? :) Harsh and the colours not easy on the eye? Has anyone ever come across that opinion of Pentax 'look & feel' before? Should I thump him? BTW I have no idea what Fuji he's on about but it's not a DSLR. C. -- 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. -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- 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- this one missed PUG...
Bong, Like the 'triples' there and the texture in the plane's skin. Nice photo. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 7:31 AM, Bong Manayon wrote: > http://bongmanayon.posterous.com/ > > Took it while waiting around in the airport. > > Bong > -- > 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: How Canada spends its tax dollars
No Bill, Zombies know they are dead. The Republican party hasn't figured that out yet. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Aug 18, 2009 at 8:18 AM, William Robb wrote: > > - Original Message - From: "Bob W" Subject: OT: How Canada spends > its tax dollars > > >> Some reassuring research from the White Hell of the North: >> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8206280.stm >> > > That's code for Republican. > I should go hide now. > > 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: OT: How Canada spends its tax dollars
Just to illuminate this a bit further http://www.cracked.com/article_15643_5-scientific-reasons-zombie-apocalypse-could-actually-happen.html Now would use a 43mm limited at f5.6 on a K-7 to record the zombie apocalypse or go retro and use film in an LX? Bob W wrote: Some reassuring research from the White Hell of the North: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8206280.stm Bob -- 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. -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating or drinking; he can ruin himself with gambling. If he does he is certainly a damn fool, and he might possibly be a damned soul; but if he may not, he is not a free man any more than a dog. --G. K. Chesterton -- 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: How Canada spends its tax dollars
- Original Message - From: "Bob W" Subject: OT: How Canada spends its tax dollars Some reassuring research from the White Hell of the North: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8206280.stm That's code for Republican. I should go hide now. 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: oh, my gosh . . .
2009/8/18 Doug Franklin : > A layered defense is essential. Absolutely. When having two or more machines available, that's easy to set up. And it's funny you should write it like that, because that's one more thing I did recently; to set up access to the old machine through RDP rather than using a KMP switch. :-) I don't really think our philosophies for security are all that different. I'm totally in line with all your comments for the rest of the houshold's computer, and have further security measures installed on the kids' computers and between my photo workstation and the rest of the local environment. But that's not something I wish to go on record on a public list... Jostein -- 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: Pentax pictures are harsh and garish
2009/8/18 Chris Stoddart : > Now, I don't mind that he doesn't want it - that's fine and I am not > entirely sure I want to sell it anyway, but I get the feeling he might be > dissing my wee camera a bit too much here? :) Harsh and the colours not easy > on the eye? Has anyone ever come across that opinion of Pentax 'look & feel' > before? Should I thump him? BTW I have no idea what Fuji he's on about but > it's not a DSLR. When the *istD hit the market, Pentax got comments on being very conservative as to the amount of both antialias filtering and colour rendering. Soft and muted were general terms applied by reviewers, and in hindsight I very much agree with them. The subsequent *ist models sharpened up the rendering, both with regards to colour and intended pun. No need to thump him, I guess, but maybe remind him that it's futile to judge a camera from web-sized images? Jostein -- 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: oh, my gosh . . .
AlunFoto wrote: The real question is whether UAC is good enough to deserve the faith you place in it. The irony is that I place no particular faith in it, but I leave it enabled to make me think before clicking "OK". :-) Microsoft has attempted to build security for people who know nothing about the threats but everything about convenience. It's worse, actually. They built the OS around convenience, and in some cases a raging naivete (e.g., ActiveX), then tried to paste security on as an afterthought. Which is pretty strange in the case of NT and its children (2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 7), since NT started out with a reasonable security model ... it just was subverted by every other piece of code they wrote/write. That's a tricky task. As it stands, UAC seems nothing more than stating questions about decisions I'm already conscious about as an advanced PC user. That's true for some advanced users. Most users of Windows aren't advanced. Unfortunately, 1) Microsoft does nothing to educate those users of the significance of those popups from UAC 2) the UAC popups occur too often and sometimes for innocuous actions 3) the popups themselves do little to tell you what could happen or why the UAC window appeared in the first place Which combine to undermine the usefulness of UAC, since they dropped the ball completely on the user education half of the equation. Using admin level for ordinary work is probably unnecessary but old habits are hard to break. But then again I have my old machine for computer games and other more speculative stuff, like accounting software and email. :-) I help analyze viruses and other forms of malware for a living. Those machines can't have A/V software, or it would "eat" the samples I'm examining. At home or at work, I never do daily stuff as an admin user, except in a virtual machine. It's one more barrier to the bad guys. A layered defense is essential. Even so, I have to log out and back in as an admin user about once every two weeks or so to get something done, like installing some software patches. I don't consider that an inconvenience. All of my games work just fine as a non-admin user, including some hogs, like Crysis and Total Immersion Racing and GTR2. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- 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.
