Re: chicago updates
Da, I am bringing mine ;-). Boris On 5/5/2010 6:18 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: 5) This is probably a big *duh*, but everyone attending the exhibit should bring their cameras :-). 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: vote for your favorite street shooter
By the end of round 2 most of the big names will have been pitted against each other leaving very few of the greats in the contest. It's not a bad idea, but the organiser doesn't know much about keeping the star attractions away from each other until at least the semi-finals. regards, Anthony Of what use is lens and light to those who lack in mind and sight (Anon) On 5 May 2010 07:53, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: Brackets are tough: http://blakeandrews.blogspot.com/2010/05/street-photography-tournament.html go for 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: vote for your favorite street shooter
I think you're looking at their seedings. Now there's an idea that's germinating. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Tripods that fit in carry on
Wow, that's impressing. But still, it's a little over 29 hours straight, with 7 transfers; one of them including different train stations, and some transfer windows less than half an hour. With due respect for German punctuality, the probability of missing a departure is pretty high. Flight time between Oslo and London is 1 hour 50 minutes. Add another hour on each side for checkins, luggage and security, and another hour on each side for getting from airport to town, and you still have nearly 24 hours more at your disposal. It's entirely beyond me how people actually enjoy train rides, but that's down to preference. If one has the time, one can choose how to spend it. As to slow modes of travel, what would have been totally cool (for me, anyway) was to have a dirigible service with regular departures like trains or planes. :-) Jostein 2010/5/5 Bob W p...@web-options.com: Let's see... Oslo - London by train... Route will go through: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, and UK. No central itinerary planner, will have to do it by studying the national railways of at least 5 countries/languages. Deutsche Bahn did it in one: Station/Stop Date Time Platform Products London St. Pancras International Mo, 10.05.10 dep 11:04 EST 9126 EUROSTAR Bruxelles-Midi Eurostar Mo, 10.05.10 arr 14:05 Bruxelles-Midi Eurostar Mo, 10.05.10 dep 14:05 transfer 18 min. Bruxelles-Midi Mo, 10.05.10 arr 14:23 Bruxelles-Midi Mo, 10.05.10 dep 14:28 THA 9433 Thalys Köln Hbf Mo, 10.05.10 arr 16:18 Köln Hbf Mo, 10.05.10 dep 17:48 2 ICE 955 Intercity-Express Berlin Hbf Mo, 10.05.10 arr 22:21 11 D - G Berlin Hbf Mo, 10.05.10 walk 8 min. Berlin Hbf (tief) Mo, 10.05.10 Berlin Hbf (tief) Mo, 10.05.10 dep 23:01 4 EN 210 EuroNight Lund Central Tu, 11.05.10 arr 08:11 Lund Central Tu, 11.05.10 dep 09:22 R 1026 Oeresundzug Göteborg Central Tu, 11.05.10 arr 12:17 Göteborg Central Tu, 11.05.10 dep 12:45 R 394 Regionalzug Oslo S Tu, 11.05.10 arr 16:45 Longest stretch I can book from Oslo is to Gothenburg, Sweden. It costs about as much as a low-fare airline ticket to London, takes 3 hours 50 minutes, and I haven't even traveled _one quarter_ of the way yet. I've done my share of interrailing. The fun is lost on me, I'm afraid. Jostein -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Tripods that fit in carry on
On 4 May 2010 17:28, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: ... presumably the Leica ball head (I already have one of these) would fit on top of the telescope rod to provide a reasonable monopod with the adjustability coming from the ball head? Yes. Novoflex make the Basic Ball (on their macro tripod page) with the standard 1/4 tripod mount threads in all the holes, and all the screw ends of legs and attachments. I use the Leica ball head in my set up, because it allows for an axtra degree of flexibility. (I've mounted Manfrotto RC4 quick-release shoe on the top of all my ball heads.) Is the basic ball necessary in a set up like that? For me, it allows just a bit more height (length on the telescoping leg), by screwing the leg into the head of the bolt through the Basic Ball, which is used for attaching the Basic Ball to the ball head (or camera). I leave the Novoflex Basic Ball and Leica ball head screwed together, with a firm connection, for ease of use. I then screw whatever attachments I want, into the Basic Ball. The only catch is with the Leica ball head: when tightened, it won't drop down to 90 degrees -- it's maybe only 89 degrees. So by adjusting the holes used in the Basic Ball, or the length of the telescoping leg, I can offset the ball head to permit tipping the quick release plate into a vertical plane. On 5 May 2010 04:46, eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote: You could also buy a single QuadroPod leg from Novoflex, they make several different ones http://www.novoflex.com/en/products/camera-support-systems/quadropod/quadropod-legs/ There is even a telescope hiking stick plus it would have an upgrade path to a full QuadroPod The legs in the quadro pod system are all interchangeable with the Basic Ball (and vice versa). I'd encourage you all to have a look at the downloadable PDF descriptions on the Novoflex web site: they have some excellent ideas -- all beautifully executed. (And no, I don't have shares in Novoflex.) The telescoping hiking stick (which is terrific, by the way), is what I currently use with the Basic Ball. -- i (: -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Tripods that fit in carry on
Yes, it's only a pleasant trip if the journey is part of the pleasure for you and if you give yourself a stress-free time between connections. Or if there is a volcanic ash cloud keeping your plane on the ground. When I was planning my rail trip to Fez I built in some overnight stops in major cities to enjoy their museums, rather than rushing . I don't understand why so many people who were recently stranded by the ash cloud spent money on long-distance taxis when a little thought could have put them on trains, but the reactions of many people on their return to thebosom of their native land was interesting (and bad news for some of us). They were thrilled to have seen so much of the countryside and villages of places like France and Spain which they normally fly over on their way to Costa Del Chipshop that they are thinking of holidaying there in the future. So every volcanic cloud has some sort of lining. Bob Wow, that's impressing. But still, it's a little over 29 hours straight, with 7 transfers; one of them including different train stations, and some transfer windows less than half an hour. With due respect for German punctuality, the probability of missing a departure is pretty high. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Tripods that fit in carry on
On 5 May 2010 17:25, AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: As to slow modes of travel, what would have been totally cool (for me, anyway) was to have a dirigible service with regular departures like trains or planes. :-) Oh yes! Now _that_ will be _real_ travelling. Even with irregular departures. Just imagine the view: one step beyond hot air balloon flights -- and they are a whole lot of fun. -- i (: -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Tripods that fit in carry on
AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: Btw, it goes without saying that the FA* 600/4 will stay at home this time. :-) Cotty reckons to have it fully converted by the time you get back. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Tripods that fit in carry on
Maybe the weather service will actually send up a plane to sample the dust this time. It seems that there wasn't enough last time to actually cause any damage, but due to technical problems the plane never left the hanger, and the MET relied entirely on computer models that were apparently wrong. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1268794/Remember-ash-c loud-It-didnt-exist-says-new-evidence.html#ixzz0mF9IjOBS Still it is from the Daily Mail Quite. Planes did leave the ground and sample the cloud, according to sources which don't invent the news to fit their own nasty little agenda. 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: Long lens updates [Scanned] [Spam score:8%]
I'll admit to being tempted to buy one but never bit the bullet. John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Anthony Farr [farranth...@gmail.com] Sent: 05 May 2010 06:35 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Long lens updates [Scanned] [Spam score:8%] On 2 May 2010 06:53, Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com wrote: Heck, you can get a 250-1200 on eBay for only $280. Why wait! :-) On the occasions that I notice that 250-1200mm lens, I think WTF? And then I wonder things like who the hell makes this lens, how awful can it be and what's it really like?. But my mind goes back to all those generic stovepipe 400mm and 500mm teles that IIRC were made by Tamron and sold under countless in-house brand names at countless camera stores around the world, usually for $49.99. In their day they were sneered at as cheap and nasty imitations of lenses for the use of cheap and nasty imitators of photographers. But somewhere in the years between, while I was looking elsewhere, these lenses became cult classics, fondly regarded for their good performance at modest prices. Again, WTF? SO, has anybody ever read a review of these 250-1200 cheapies? Or used one and is prepared to admit to it? regards, Anthony Of what use is lens and light to those who lack in mind and sight (Anon) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Inside the Summit Diner
That's great - it really is a classic diner in every way. You have the makings of a book there. One of my favourites resources for trips to Paris is this book about bistros: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Authentic-photographs-Ageorges-Francois-Thomazeau/d p/1892145340 You could do a lot worse than imitate its style, particular as far as writing about them is concerned. Another great book along similar lines, but more wide-ranging, is The French Cafe: http://www.amazon.co.uk/French-Cafe-Marie-France-Boyer/dp/0500016224/ref=sr _1_1?ie=UTF8s=booksqid=1273045752sr=1-1 http://dinerdan.posterous.com/inside-the-summit-diner As always, Comments, Criticisms, Suggestions, and Abuse are all welcomed -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Printing cost, home vs. Costco ?
Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: By the time you count the cost of wasted ink, paper etc. what do you end up paying per 4x6, 8x12 and 12x16 print? Or alternatively, what would it cost for 50 8x12s and 100 4x6 per month? In comparison, Costco prices, before tax are: $0.13 4x6 $1.50 8x12 $3.00 12x16 Apart from cost (it will almost certainly be cheaper) the one big disadvantage with home printing is that you will never be satisfied with your output. Whereas you would smugly assume that you could do better but be satisfied with a bought print, you will redo home stuff until you sicken yourself with the process. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Something of interest from his Thomishness
Falk Lumo has posted an article about it on his blog too: http://falklumo.blogspot.com/2010/04/pentax-shake-reduction-revisited.html It's a bit tough on the braincells, but quite interesting. For the math challenged like myself, here's the conclusion: Pentax delivers a capable shake reduction system able to provide up to 4 stops stabilization. However, it is designed to work best at exposure time around 1/20s and therefore, is most useful for normal and wide angle lenses used at low light or in video. Starting at around 100mm focal length, it is increasingly unlikely to see a positive effect from the SR system and beyond 200mm, the SR system cannot be used anymore to produce tac-shap images at lower than usual exposure times. Sadly, this matches my own experience pretty well. :-( Jostein 2010/5/5 Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com: On 05/05/2010, William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: This is eerie. http://is.gd/bUqH3 And safe to read. It's off Thom Hogan's Nikon thingie (note spelling please Tanja), but it seems applicable to Pentax as well. The response of the movement sensors used in the Pentax bodies is no where near as fast as 1kHz (though I suspect he's interpreting this data incorrectly), basically they can detect sway and a certain degree of jolt. Like Thom suggests there is a definite shutter speed limit to which SR is useful, pointed out fairly eloquently by Falk Lumo on the Pentax web forums. It's useful but it's no panacea and really I don't think I'd miss it at all moving to a camera like the D700. -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Photo annual has landed (without flowers)
Yes maybe, I mainly noticed that popular subjects for peso's like flowers (or cats) aren't visible in the book maybe that's a good thing. And the endresult is stunning, compliments to the editors. Next year I won't submit flowers (or bugs) ;) Toine On 4 May 2010 20:40, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: ...Or cats. Maybe we should keep it that way! Just sayin... ;-) --M. On 02/05/2010, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: The book arrived last week. Congrats everyone! What strikes me most: I didn't spot any flowers (not counting flowers in landscapes). Something to remember for my submissions next year... Toine -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Exhibit Question - Dress
2010/5/5 David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com: That's not really surprising if you understand how camo works. It's not really designed to hide you, it's designed to break up your pattern while you are moving so it's harder to determine your shape. You see a moving form, but not a distinct outline. It's similar to how the stripes on a zebra work with tall grass when they are running as a herd. The stripes and grass combine to make it very difficult for lions to tell where one zebra ends and another one starts. That's silly. Everyone knows that zebras are just horses in pyjamas. 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: Tripods that fit in carry on
2010/5/5 mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com: AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: Btw, it goes without saying that the FA* 600/4 will stay at home this time. :-) Cotty reckons to have it fully converted by the time you get back. Only if he can get here by train. :-) 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: Tripods that fit in carry on
AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: 2010/5/4 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com: If I was in Europe, I don't think I'd ever fly. Trains are a lot more fun, and in Europe you can actually get somewhere on 'em. Let's see... Oslo - London by train... Route will go through: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, and UK. No central itinerary planner, will have to do it by studying the national railways of at least 5 countries/languages. Longest stretch I can book from Oslo is to Gothenburg, Sweden. It costs about as much as a low-fare airline ticket to London, takes 3 hours 50 minutes, and I haven't even traveled _one quarter_ of the way yet. I've done my share of interrailing. The fun is lost on me, I'm afraid. I never took you for the jaundiced type. 8-) Have you tried the Deutche Bahn site? http://www.bahn.com/i/view/GBR/en/index.shtml About 28hours from Oslo to London. Infinitely preferable to 4 hours on a plane. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Tripods that fit in carry on
2010/5/5 mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com: I never took you for the jaundiced type. 8-) Well I've been known to unload bile in this forum. :-) Have you tried the Deutche Bahn site? Not in the current incarnation, no. What BobW posted was quite impressive, especially since they seem to know more about Scandinavian train schedules than do the local company websites... About 28hours from Oslo to London. Infinitely preferable to 4 hours on a plane. Some nits could be picked on those numbers, but I think we should just agree to disagree here. :-) 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: Printing cost, home vs. Costco ?
William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts Subject: Re: Printing cost, home vs. Costco ? William Robb wrote: What isn't working in my favour is that I'm not doing as much printing as I thought, so I have a $2.5k bookend sitting behind me that drinks ink the way I drink red wine. I'll trade you a case of red wine for your printer. What kind are you offering? Whatever the Costco special is this week? That's what we're comparing, isn't 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: Tripods that fit in carry on
AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: 2010/5/5 mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com: I never took you for the jaundiced type. 8-) Well I've been known to unload bile in this forum. :-) Have you tried the Deutche Bahn site? Not in the current incarnation, no. What BobW posted was quite impressive, especially since they seem to know more about Scandinavian train schedules than do the local company websites... I've used it to plan journeys as far as Russia. DB is in the process of picking up some UK train franchises. Today, Europe About 28hours from Oslo to London. Infinitely preferable to 4 hours on a plane. Some nits could be picked on those numbers, but I think we should just agree to disagree here. :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: limiter thingee..
So, how is life with the Thingee? Does it work? BTW, I believe that every field has a word for thingy, i.e., species, system, body, widget, etc. I suggest you adopt moiety. On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 10:26 PM, Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com wrote: I just saw all of the techo talk on the other thread about a recommended portrait lens and references to the FA 100m/2.8 macros, which I have, thanks to Steve, just been enabled with. Can someone put all of this stuff into fairygirl speak for me? Just what does that limiter thingee do anyways? Tan.:) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Tripods that fit in carry on
2010/5/5 Andrea Coffey why@gmail.com: Is the basic ball necessary in a set up like that? [...] I then screw whatever attachments I want, into the Basic Ball. Another strong point, Novoflex accessory arms (ARM/MARM and short -K versions) and their lighting systems such as the ArtLight / FlashArt (same as ArtLight but added flash function via hotshoe generator) and so on... really worth a read. I also keep a FastenR (R-strap screw) screwed into one of the accessory holes of my QuadroPod base at all times. Same can be done with the BasicBall The legs in the quadro pod system are all interchangeable with the Basic Ball (and vice versa). I'd encourage you all to have a look at the downloadable PDF descriptions on the Novoflex web site: they have some excellent ideas -- all beautifully executed. (And no, I don't have shares in Novoflex.) SECONDED - I have lots of their stuff and I am happy with eversy single piece, here's my list in case you want to know more about it AutoDuoFlash Gen2 with detachable generator BalPro T/S tilt/shift bellows with 80/4 Apo Digitar and ProShift+ panorama adaptor Castel-K (FS) and Castel-Q (WTB more) macro rails ClassicBall 3 with Q-Base quick release FlashArt attachment for flash generator, doubles as permanent light source on 6xAAA FlashGriff flash handle Macro/Repro Stand with standard MAWA and slide duplicator insert and MaKlem object holders MacroStand (sold/optioned) MagicStudio 50 set with 2 MagicLights Marm/Arm 5 long 3 short MiniConnect L bracket and 1/4 plate (FS) Panorama=Q and Panorama=Q PRO pano plates UniKlem clamp tripod and 2 UniKlem42 accessory clamps UniMarm one predecessor to item below (sold) QPL-AT1, QPL-2 and QPL-Vertikal quick release plates XX-Halter the current dual flash / accessory carrier but gen 1 w/o QR groove Cheers Ecke The telescoping hiking stick (which is terrific, by the way), is what I currently use with the Basic Ball. -- i (: -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Tripods that fit in carry on
2010/5/5 Andrea Coffey why@gmail.com: The telescoping hiking stick (which is terrific, by the way), is what I currently use with the Basic Ball. Tell me more please, I've been considering one for a while TIA Ecke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Something of interest from his Thomishness
Quite interesting. Yes it was an exercise to read. The false-negative bit re. tripod use was interesting also. On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 12:47 AM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: On 05/05/2010, William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: This is eerie. http://is.gd/bUqH3 And safe to read. It's off Thom Hogan's Nikon thingie (note spelling please Tanja), but it seems applicable to Pentax as well. The response of the movement sensors used in the Pentax bodies is no where near as fast as 1kHz (though I suspect he's interpreting this data incorrectly), basically they can detect sway and a certain degree of jolt. Like Thom suggests there is a definite shutter speed limit to which SR is useful, pointed out fairly eloquently by Falk Lumo on the Pentax web forums. It's useful but it's no panacea and really I don't think I'd miss it at all moving to a camera like the D700. -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Inside the Summit Diner
Very nice. A fascinating place. Paul On May 4, 2010, at 11:59 PM, Tom C. wrote: Dan, I haven't paid attention to your blog of diner photos to date... however on the basis of this image alone, I'll take a look. Well done! Tom C. On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 11:30 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://dinerdan.posterous.com/inside-the-summit-diner As always, Comments, Criticisms, Suggestions, and Abuse are all welcomed -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Something of interest from his Thomishness
On 2010-05-05 1:49, Larry Colen wrote: I've not actually done any comprehensive tests. I also always figured that at high shutterspeeds there'd be little enough range of movement that SR being on or not would be moot. I haven't specificially tested for it, but I have done spot checks, and it appears, without the scientific rigor, that SR on the K10D has had a positive effect on my hit rate while panning at shutter speeds up to 1/250 and focal lengths up to 400mm. It doesn't do much for the direction I'm panning (horizontal) but definitely seems to help with the vertical. This is based on some very informal head-to-head testing I did with the *ist D and K10D when I first got the K10D. -- 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: Tripods that fit in carry on
On 5 May 2010 21:44, eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote: The telescoping hiking stick (which is terrific, by the way), is what I currently use with the Basic Ball. Tell me more please, I've been considering one for a while They are carbon fibre, mainly black with Novoflex blue highlights, 3 sections, markings at the two joins to indicate extended (total) length (110 to 145 cm, in 5cm steps). Comes with metal pin at foot, and replacement rubber foot (I made the replacement on mine). Wooden threaded knob on top (standard 1/4 tripod female thread, male screw from stick), with comfortably padded (durable) foam grip, and adjustable webbing strap (some 46cm long) for use as walking stick. Made in Germany by Leki. Closed length 665mm, knob ~50mm diameter, removable stiff rubber bump protector at bottom ~53mm diameter. Mass of 290g with rubber foot and bump protector. I bought mine on spec (speculatively), and am very pleased. I've used it as a walking stick, traversing some slippery (sand on stone) slopes, and it enabled secure passage, providing a third point of contact with the ground. Highly recommended. I'm some 178cm tall, and pretty solid, and at no time did I feel as if it was ever going to fail. I did ensure the two extension joints were firmly screwed at my desired length (different for ascending and descending slopes). For use as a monopod, it has the standard 1/4 tripod screw exposed by unscrewing the wooden knob. Length to start of screw (closest to the ground) is 143cm, centre of viewfinder of Pentax K-7 is 167cm above ground, using walking stick, Basic Ball, Leica ball head, Manfrotto RC4 shoe and RC4 plate on base of camera. In other words, sufficiently long for me. -- i (: -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Something of interest from his Thomishness
On Wed, May 05, 2010 at 08:29:51AM -0400, Doug Franklin scripsit: On 2010-05-05 1:49, Larry Colen wrote: I've not actually done any comprehensive tests. I also always figured that at high shutterspeeds there'd be little enough range of movement that SR being on or not would be moot. I haven't specificially tested for it, but I have done spot checks, and it appears, without the scientific rigor, that SR on the K10D has had a positive effect on my hit rate while panning at shutter speeds up to 1/250 and focal lengths up to 400mm. It doesn't do much for the direction I'm panning (horizontal) but definitely seems to help with the vertical. This is based on some very informal head-to-head testing I did with the *ist D and K10D when I first got the K10D. I think it's pretty much good for user-induced shake all the time. (800mm mirror lens hand-held, for example.) It's a question of when the user-induced shake is the dominant contributor to the image being blurry, and if it's useful then. (so far as I can tell, if you get to 1/15, the answer is no, because the amplitude of the shake is too big in relation to the shutter speed.) -- Graydon -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: gesoish, an atypical British sports coupe
Yeah, it does, but I love the Inerceptor MK II and Series 4 with the wraparound fastbacks. Those were/are some beautiful cars. On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 1:47 AM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: On 05/05/2010, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On my way to lunch I saw an interesting car parked at a shop and stopped to grab some photos. These cars are fairly rare, and apart from this one being at a shop, they are quite atypical of British cars. This post is more along the lines of sharing snapshots of a cool piece of machinery than showing off pictures, but go ahead and comment if you'd like: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157623871260415/ Oh dear, that roofline sucks! -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Low end Canon/Nikon/Pentax blues dance showdown
Larry, In my opinion, in these sets (as in many other photos that I see from dance events), - the two main problems are: 1. composition and 2. choosing what to keep. A simple example of what I mean in 1.: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=167122id=746308024l=800a4bd0ca#!/photo.php?pid=3933831id=746308024l=800a4bd0ca (Just people's backs) Here is yet another one: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=47009id=1587681869#!/photo.php?pid=821721id=1587681869 It's a poor way to frame a shot. Let's try to catch as many people in one shot as possible: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=207643id=653299672l=7dd07b367e#!/photo.php?pid=5228369id=653299672 These three represent what is typical. 2. can help with all of these problems, but I am guilty on that count myself. :-) Sorry for being rather critical here (there are a few good shots in all 3 sets), - it's just I keep being surprised (and annoyed) why people don't do simple things that are much more simple (technically/ instrumentally) then shooting in low ISO, etc. Cheers, Igor On 5/4/2010 6:42 PM, Larry Colen wrote: Mine-Pentax: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=207643id=653299672l=7dd07b367e Scott-Nikon: (corrected link) http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=167122id=746308024l=800a4bd0ca David-Canon and Panny PS: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tsgeisel/sets/72157623990213540/ With the relatively bright light, I'd say that the K-x and the D70 came out fairly close with the Rebel XSi lagging a bit. Part of that may have to do with Scott and I shooting at blues events a lot more frequently and David primarily shooting at Victorian dances, which tend to be much more brightly lit. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Tripods that fit in carry on
2010/5/5 Andrea Coffey why@gmail.com: On 5 May 2010 21:44, eckinator eckina...@gmail.com wrote: The telescoping hiking stick (which is terrific, by the way), is what I currently use with the Basic Ball. Tell me more please, I've been considering one for a while They are carbon fibre, mainly black with Novoflex blue highlights, 3 sections, markings at the two joins to indicate extended (total) length (110 to 145 cm, in 5cm steps). Comes with metal pin at foot, and replacement rubber foot (I made the replacement on mine). Wooden threaded knob on top (standard 1/4 tripod female thread, male screw from stick), with comfortably padded (durable) foam grip, and adjustable webbing strap (some 46cm long) for use as walking stick. Made in Germany by Leki. Closed length 665mm, knob ~50mm diameter, removable stiff rubber bump protector at bottom ~53mm diameter. Mass of 290g with rubber foot and bump protector. I bought mine on spec (speculatively), and am very pleased. I've used it as a walking stick, traversing some slippery (sand on stone) slopes, and it enabled secure passage, providing a third point of contact with the ground. Highly recommended. I'm some 178cm tall, and pretty solid, and at no time did I feel as if it was ever going to fail. I did ensure the two extension joints were firmly screwed at my desired length (different for ascending and descending slopes). For use as a monopod, it has the standard 1/4 tripod screw exposed by unscrewing the wooden knob. Length to start of screw (closest to the ground) is 143cm, centre of viewfinder of Pentax K-7 is 167cm above ground, using walking stick, Basic Ball, Leica ball head, Manfrotto RC4 shoe and RC4 plate on base of camera. In other words, sufficiently long for me. Sounds great, thank you Andrea! Looks like more funds flowing their way once they can be spared =) Ecke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - First Chicago shots
My turn... http://www.studio1941.com/chicago_aug_2006/ds2_imgp0826.htm http://tinyurl.com/2froeeg* *-p* *On 5/4/2010 9:45 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, May 04, 2010 2:55 PM Subject: Re: GESO - First Chicago shots Chris Mitchell wrote: From a walk round Millennium park and an evening boat ride round the city. http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/ChicagoReflections/ Isn't the Bean fun to photograph? And to watch other people photographing? Here's my personal best Bean shot: http://www.robertstech.com/pages/fotoblog/7d703445.htm Taken with the 10-17 fisheye, which bends the buildings of the skyline dramatically... while the counter-distortion of the Bean makes the reflections straight. Ok, I'll play the bean flash :-) http://www.caguila.com/caguila/bean/content/IMGP5294_large.html Note the year lens--this was a bit before the LBA started :-) Cheers, Christine No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.814 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2854 - Release Date: 05/04/10 13:27:00 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: chicago updates
On 4 May 2010 23:18, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Hi Everyone: 1) All our work was delivered on time on Monday, 5/3 at 10:00ish a.mish. 2) Gallery has been repainted for our install, and our work is being installed. 3) Framer called me with a big hearty thank you and said it was a fun project to work on. Can't say enough about Fastframe--very nice people--very accommodating. 4) Celtic Fest is advertised as running during our exhibit weekend, which could be fun on Sat for a photowalk after the museum, provided it doesn't rain. Lots of music and various festival activity. Should make for some nice energy downtown. Celtic Fest has usually run in Sept for the past several years. I didn't even believe my friend when she told me it was running this coming weekend. I still only half believe it, but here's the link: http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/things_see_do/event_landing/special_events/mose/celtic_fest_chicago.html 5) This is probably a big *duh*, but everyone attending the exhibit should bring their cameras :-). Cheers, Christine Thanks for the heads-up, Christine. I now know I should wear my Boston Celtics T-shirt on Saturday :-) You've done a huge job with this exhibit, Christine. Not sure how we're going to repay you... THANK YOU --M. -- \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Tripods that fit in carry on
On 5/5/2010 3:40 AM, Bob W wrote:
Maybe the weather service will actually send up a plane to
sample the dust this time. It seems that there wasn't enough
last time to actually cause any damage, but due to technical
problems the plane never left the hanger, and the MET relied
entirely on computer models that were apparently wrong.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1268794/Remember-ash-c
loud-It-didnt-exist-says-new-evidence.html#ixzz0mF9IjOBS
Still it is from the Daily Mail
Quite. Planes did leave the ground and sample the cloud, according to
sources which don't invent the news to fit their own nasty little agenda.
Bob
I've do a little research, and it appears that no matter what the
Mail's agenda, there was little enough reason for a blankett ban air
travel. Plenty of blame to go around.
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Not only for the 645 lovers...
Hi everybody, It's been a long, long time since my last message here, hope you didn't miss me too much... :) I came across these press release pictures of the new Fiat Uno, now on sale in Brazil. One of the pictures shows a retention curtain holding (gasp!) a old Pentax 645... http://www.autoblog.it/galleria/big/nuova-fiat-uno-01/14 http://www.autoblog.it/post/26820/fiat-uno-dati-e-immagini-ufficiali#continua Quite interesting, although a strange choice, don't you think? Ciao, Gianfranco _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Tamron Adaptall
A 200mm f1.8 cost $4500.00 when it was new. The cost of three of those
would replace my entire kit, (and I've got a lot of kit), and then some.
On 5/5/2010 12:26 AM, Larry Colen wrote:
As it turns out, the guy on craigslist never replied to any of my
emails about the tammy 300/2.8. However, I got a note on facebook
from a friend who would like to sell his. Or at the very least is
willing to loan it to me to see if I want it. He never uses it since
he got a 200/1.8. (85/1.2 200/1.8 it seems that Canon are the people
to go to for glass that is long and fast)
His has a Canon FD mount. I have an Adaptall II PK mount, but if I
interpret some comments correctly there is a PKA mount that'll
(sometimes) transmit info like aperture to the body. Does anyone have
one of these kicking around that they want to sell?
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Re: Tripods that fit in carry on
On Wed, May 05, 2010 at 09:58:58AM -0400, P. J. Alling scripsit: I've do a little research, and it appears that no matter what the Mail's agenda, there was little enough reason for a blankett ban air travel. Plenty of blame to go around. Sure there is. The ash is not evenly distributed. The ash is not predictably distributed. There's, oh, one chance in a hundred thousand of an emergency and some lesser chance of a crash if an aircraft flies through the ash cloud, and because it's not a nice neat plume it's difficult to route around. (It could well be worse than that; there isn't a large body of statistical data on flying wide-body jet aircraft through ash plumes because on those few occasions when it has been done it has gone extremely wrong.) There's between 22 and 25 thousand air movements in the affected area of Western Europe every day. So one chance in 5 some flight has an emergency, every day. Four chances in five that you'll get one in a week. Do that for two weeks and the odds of a crash get peskily close to certain. Despite which, many of the flights wouldn't have been affected at all. It's just that the one that *did* get the total engine out and crash would have been correctly describable as completely predictable. -- Graydon -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 2010 Plans(?)
On 4 May 2010 19:41, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: I think that we have the right to comment, often the users have a better idea of what companies should be doing compared to what they are doing. Of course we all have the freedom to comment, but many people don't seem to understand how a camera company works and are 1 f-stop away from asking for an 18-200mm f/2 zoom under 0.5kg that fits in a pocket. I'm all for discussing the future, but would rather we kept it realistic, so I'll stay away from pipe-dream threads. For instance the very obvious fact that here and on other forums Pentax shooters are either supplementing or entirely dumping their Pentax kits for 36x24mm sensor bodies whilst Pentax is gearing to provide a very niche 645D body and some lenses is difficult to envision as a well conceived decision on so many levels. From the get-go I was against a 645D. Pentax has much more pressing needs (or at least its user base does), with lenses coming way ahead of full-frame. But Pentax does its strange things, like it always has. But here's something I want to throw out there, and I'm not aiming this at your specifically, Rob, even if I am replying to your message: What if Pentax knows what it's doing by holding back on FF? What if there is no point to digital FF, Pentax knows it, and is just waiting for consumers to figure it out? What if not releasing a FF camera right now is what the user needs, even if it's not what (s)he wants? Let's imagine Pentax's K-7 successor (and let's call it the K-8) has a 15MP Sony sensor with the high ISO capabilities of the K-x, and the camera retains all the good stuff the K-7 already has. Furthermore, it has a VF with 1.4x magnification and 98% coverage. Would people prefer this camera for $1,300, or a camera with the same specs (minus the VF numbers) with a FF 24MP sensor for $2,000? Here are some VF sizes for comparison: K10/20D: 329.4 mm^2 K-7: 335.8 mm^2 K-8: 500.8 mm^2 D700: 588.5 mm^2 5D mkII: 601.2 mm^2 Cheers, --M. -- \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Not only for the 645 lovers...
On 5 May 2010 09:58, Gianfranco Irlanda gianfrancoirla...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi everybody, It's been a long, long time since my last message here, hope you didn't miss me too much... :) I came across these press release pictures of the new Fiat Uno, now on sale in Brazil. One of the pictures shows a retention curtain holding (gasp!) a old Pentax 645... http://www.autoblog.it/galleria/big/nuova-fiat-uno-01/14 http://www.autoblog.it/post/26820/fiat-uno-dati-e-immagini-ufficiali#continua Quite interesting, although a strange choice, don't you think? Ciao, Gianfranco Actually, the ties are holding the car onto the camera, not the other way around. :-) --M. -- \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Something of interest from his Thomishness
On 5 May 2010 08:45, Graydon gray...@marost.ca wrote: I think it's pretty much good for user-induced shake all the time. (800mm mirror lens hand-held, for example.) It's a question of when the user-induced shake is the dominant contributor to the image being blurry, and if it's useful then. (so far as I can tell, if you get to 1/15, the answer is no, because the amplitude of the shake is too big in relation to the shutter speed.) -- Graydon I have found my K10D's SR to be useful when hand-holding my 600mm mirror lens, but much less useful than at lower focal lengths. With a 50mm lens I can consistently shoot sharp at 1/10s (which is about 3 stops of help), but with the 600mm I can't go much slower than 1/400s or so (which is about 1 stop of help). I keep meaning to test setting the SR to 800mm when using the mirror lens to see if that improves things. Cheers, --M. -- \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Inside the Summit Diner
Thanks, Bob, for your comments and suggestions. I really am thinking of a little book, perhaps in the near future. I will indeed check out the books you recommended. Dan On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 3:48 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: That's great - it really is a classic diner in every way. You have the makings of a book there. One of my favourites resources for trips to Paris is this book about bistros: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Authentic-photographs-Ageorges-Francois-Thomazeau/d p/1892145340 You could do a lot worse than imitate its style, particular as far as writing about them is concerned. Another great book along similar lines, but more wide-ranging, is The French Cafe: http://www.amazon.co.uk/French-Cafe-Marie-France-Boyer/dp/0500016224/ref=sr _1_1?ie=UTF8s=booksqid=1273045752sr=1-1 http://dinerdan.posterous.com/inside-the-summit-diner As always, Comments, Criticisms, Suggestions, and Abuse are all welcomed -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Inside the Summit Diner
Thanks, Paul. Dan On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 8:20 AM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Very nice. A fascinating place. Paul On May 4, 2010, at 11:59 PM, Tom C. wrote: Dan, I haven't paid attention to your blog of diner photos to date... however on the basis of this image alone, I'll take a look. Well done! Tom C. On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 11:30 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://dinerdan.posterous.com/inside-the-summit-diner As always, Comments, Criticisms, Suggestions, and Abuse are all welcomed -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Something of interest from his Thomishness
On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 10:36 AM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: I have found my K10D's SR to be useful when hand-holding my 600mm mirror lens, but much less useful than at lower focal lengths. I would expect that at the longest focal lengths, the system just can't move the sensor fast enough to keep up. (Either because of lag in the system, or because the actuators can't apply enough force.) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
John Waters on Photography and Voyeurism
Apologies if this has been discussed here before, but I think I got the link from delicious.com yesterday and am just now getting around to reading it. Some interesting observations that others might want to add to... entitled: PHOTOGRAPHY CHANGES WHO AND WHAT WE CAN STARE AT http://click.si.edu/Story.aspx?story=690 Darren Addy Kearney, NE -- The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera. ~ Dorothea Lange 98% of all cameras and lenses are sharper than 99% of all photographers. ~ Anonymous -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Not only for the 645 lovers...
Miserere wrote: On 5 May 2010 09:58, Gianfranco Irlanda gianfrancoirla...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi everybody, It's been a long, long time since my last message here, hope you didn't miss me too much... :) I came across these press release pictures of the new Fiat Uno, now on sale in Brazil. One of the pictures shows a retention curtain holding (gasp!) a old Pentax 645... http://www.autoblog.it/galleria/big/nuova-fiat-uno-01/14 http://www.autoblog.it/post/26820/fiat-uno-dati-e-immagini-ufficiali#continua Quite interesting, although a strange choice, don't you think? Ciao, Gianfranco Actually, the ties are holding the car onto the camera, not the other way around. :-) I've heard that Pentax will be giving away a Fiat Uno with every 645D purchased... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Tripods that fit in carry on
On 5/5/2010 10:17 AM, Graydon wrote:
On Wed, May 05, 2010 at 09:58:58AM -0400, P. J. Alling scripsit:
I've do a little research, and it appears that no matter what the
Mail's agenda, there was little enough reason for a blankett ban
air travel. Plenty of blame to go around.
Sure there is.
The ash is not evenly distributed. The ash is not predictably
distributed. There's, oh, one chance in a hundred thousand of an
emergency and some lesser chance of a crash if an aircraft flies through
the ash cloud, and because it's not a nice neat plume it's difficult to
route around. (It could well be worse than that; there isn't a large
body of statistical data on flying wide-body jet aircraft through ash
plumes because on those few occasions when it has been done it has gone
extremely wrong.)
There's between 22 and 25 thousand air movements in the affected area
of Western Europe every day. So one chance in 5 some flight has an
emergency, every day. Four chances in five that you'll get one in a
week. Do that for two weeks and the odds of a crash get peskily close
to certain.
Despite which, many of the flights wouldn't have been affected at all.
It's just that the one that *did* get the total engine out and crash
would have been correctly describable as completely predictable.
-- Graydon
WTF? The US didn't blanket ban air travel after Mount St Helens, there
was no continent wide ban and no air crashes. Yes, there were several
planes that made emergency landings from engine damage but they were in
the air in the area of the volcano when the eruption occured. Most
delays were caused by ripple effects from places actually effected by
the plume, and actual air sampling gave a very good idea of where the
problems areas lay.
If the US and Canada had taken the same tack as Europe not a plane would
have flown in North America from Mexico to the Arctic Circle, for the
duration of the several eruptions that took place. That didn't happen.
Flights were canceled only where they were at risk.
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RE: PESO: Inside the Summit Diner
Hi Dan, http://dinerdan.posterous.com/inside-the-summit-diner As always, Comments, Criticisms, Suggestions, and Abuse are all welcomed Once more late into this, catching up at last with PDML mail. I wondered initially how much variety can be found in the subject, well, everyone is very different and the colour schemes both in and out make ideal photographic subjects. Looking forward to seeing this develop; I find this fascinating both in social history and photographic terms. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Tripods that fit in carry on
On Wed, May 05, 2010 at 11:29:36AM -0400, P. J. Alling scripsit: On 5/5/2010 10:17 AM, Graydon wrote: On Wed, May 05, 2010 at 09:58:58AM -0400, P. J. Alling scripsit: I've do a little research, and it appears that no matter what the Mail's agenda, there was little enough reason for a blankett ban air travel. Plenty of blame to go around. Sure there is. The ash is not evenly distributed. The ash is not predictably distributed. There's, oh, one chance in a hundred thousand of an emergency and some lesser chance of a crash if an aircraft flies through the ash cloud, and because it's not a nice neat plume it's difficult to route around. (It could well be worse than that; there isn't a large body of statistical data on flying wide-body jet aircraft through ash plumes because on those few occasions when it has been done it has gone extremely wrong.) There's between 22 and 25 thousand air movements in the affected area of Western Europe every day. So one chance in 5 some flight has an emergency, every day. Four chances in five that you'll get one in a week. Do that for two weeks and the odds of a crash get peskily close to certain. Despite which, many of the flights wouldn't have been affected at all. It's just that the one that *did* get the total engine out and crash would have been correctly describable as completely predictable. WTF? The US didn't blanket ban air travel after Mount St Helens, there was no continent wide ban and no air crashes. Yes, there were several planes that made emergency landings from engine damage but they were in the air in the area of the volcano when the eruption occured. Most delays were caused by ripple effects from places actually effected by the plume, and actual air sampling gave a very good idea of where the problems areas lay. St. Helens wasn't the same sort of eruption; St. Helens blew off the top third of the existing cinder cone and scattered that through the atmosphere, it wasn't producing large quantities of ash in the eruption, and the majority of the fine ejecta wound up very high due to the explosive nature of the eruption. (the less fine ejecta came back down.) This particular Icelandic volcano melted its way up through a glacier; volcanic ash is just lava that has cooled into fine sizes -- think powdered glass -- and going up through cold water produces a lot of ash that doesn't go extremely high. So there's lots of ash and it gets up to levels where the jet streams can grab it and spread it around, which are levels where air travel happens. If the US and Canada had taken the same tack as Europe not a plane would have flown in North America from Mexico to the Arctic Circle, for the duration of the several eruptions that took place. That didn't happen. Flights were canceled only where they were at risk. Which is just what happened this time, too. It's just that this particular volcano provided more risk. The US and Canada have been extremely careful about routing air travel around some Alaskan volcano plumes, for example; we've just been fortunate that the ash plume is mostly in places where it can be routed around. (And the consequences of not routing around were discovered to be all four engines out and 747s don't glide so well...) -- Graydon -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 2010 Plans(?)
On 5/5/2010 10:24 AM, Miserere wrote:
On 4 May 2010 19:41, Rob Studdertdistudio.p...@gmail.com wrote:
I think that we have the right to comment, often the users have a
better idea of what companies should be doing compared to what they
are doing.
Of course we all have the freedom to comment, but many people don't
seem to understand how a camera company works and are 1 f-stop away
from asking for an 18-200mm f/2 zoom under 0.5kg that fits in a
pocket. I'm all for discussing the future, but would rather we kept it
realistic, so I'll stay away from pipe-dream threads.
For instance the very obvious fact that here and on other
forums Pentax shooters are either supplementing or entirely dumping
their Pentax kits for 36x24mm sensor bodies whilst Pentax is gearing
to provide a very niche 645D body and some lenses is difficult to
envision as a well conceived decision on so many levels.
From the get-go I was against a 645D. Pentax has much more pressing
needs (or at least its user base does), with lenses coming way ahead
of full-frame. But Pentax does its strange things, like it always has.
But here's something I want to throw out there, and I'm not aiming
this at your specifically, Rob, even if I am replying to your message:
What if Pentax knows what it's doing by holding back on FF? What if
there is no point to digital FF, Pentax knows it, and is just waiting
for consumers to figure it out? What if not releasing a FF camera
right now is what the user needs, even if it's not what (s)he wants?
Let's imagine Pentax's K-7 successor (and let's call it the K-8) has a
15MP Sony sensor with the high ISO capabilities of the K-x, and the
camera retains all the good stuff the K-7 already has. Furthermore, it
has a VF with 1.4x magnification and 98% coverage. Would people prefer
this camera for $1,300, or a camera with the same specs (minus the VF
numbers) with a FF 24MP sensor for $2,000?
Here are some VF sizes for comparison:
K10/20D: 329.4 mm^2
K-7: 335.8 mm^2
K-8: 500.8 mm^2
D700: 588.5 mm^2
5D mkII: 601.2 mm^2
Cheers,
--M.
I think the 1.4x magnification of an APC-C sized viewfinder would be
pushing the physical limits of what is possible.
I'm currently using the O-ME53 which gives a 1.2x magnification to the
K20D. The view approximates what you see through the viewfinder of the
MZ/ZX 3/5n cameras. Not as nice large as the MX or ME or even the LX
but still biger and bright enough. I don't think I'd want to use the
K20D without it.
I don't doubt that the K-8 could have 1.2x magnification built into it's
viewfinder with little downside, except maybe cost, but much more than
that and manual focusing or brightness or both would have to be
compromised.
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Re: Tripods that fit in carry on
Mt St Helens was a single eruptive event, lasting a few hours at most. The Icelandic eruption has lasted for many days weeks?) spewing enormous amounts of particulates into the atmosphere far above Mt St Helens. Why don't you let the pros do their job instead of amateurish jabbing? From: P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Tripods that fit in carry on Message-ID: 4be18ee0.5030...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed WTF? The US didn't blanket ban air travel after Mount St Helens, there was no continent wide ban and no air crashes. Yes, there were several planes that made emergency landings from engine damage but they were in the air in the area of the volcano when the eruption occured. Most delays were caused by ripple effects from places actually effected by the plume, and actual air sampling gave a very good idea of where the problems areas lay. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Inside the Summit Diner
Thanks, Malcolm. Dan M On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 11:38 AM, Malcolm Smith malcolmsmi...@btinternet.com wrote: Hi Dan, http://dinerdan.posterous.com/inside-the-summit-diner As always, Comments, Criticisms, Suggestions, and Abuse are all welcomed Once more late into this, catching up at last with PDML mail. I wondered initially how much variety can be found in the subject, well, everyone is very different and the colour schemes both in and out make ideal photographic subjects. Looking forward to seeing this develop; I find this fascinating both in social history and photographic terms. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: John Waters on Photography and Voyeurism
CheekyGeek wrote: Apologies if this has been discussed here before, but I think I got the link from delicious.com yesterday and am just now getting around to reading it. Some interesting observations that others might want to add to... entitled: PHOTOGRAPHY CHANGES WHO AND WHAT WE CAN STARE AT http://click.si.edu/Story.aspx?story=690 Good read; thanks, Darren. My fave lines: I’m still waiting for a pair of glasses you can wear to see through clothes. When I was a kid back in the ‘50s, I used to see ads for them. Supposedly you’d put them on, look at a girl, scream “Yow-ee!!!” and your eyeballs would pop out. I want that as a filter, with a 58mm thread please. -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Not only for the 645 lovers...
Gianfranco Irlanda wrote: Hi everybody, It's been a long, long time since my last message here, hope you didn't miss me too much... :) I came across these press release pictures of the new Fiat Uno, now on sale in Brazil. One of the pictures shows a retention curtain holding (gasp!) a old Pentax 645... http://www.autoblog.it/galleria/big/nuova-fiat-uno-01/14 http://www.autoblog.it/post/26820/fiat-uno-dati-e-immagini-ufficiali#continua Quite interesting, although a strange choice, don't you think? Ciao, Gianfranco That really looks like an invitation to sit on it! :-) -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Tripods that fit in carry on
On 5/5/2010 12:15 PM, Jerry in Arizona wrote:
Mt St Helens was a single eruptive event, lasting a few hours at most. The
Icelandic eruption has lasted for many days weeks?) spewing enormous amounts of
particulates into the atmosphere far above Mt St Helens. Why don't you let the
pros do their job instead of amateurish jabbing?
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WTF? The US didn't blanket ban air travel after Mount St Helens, there
was no continent wide ban and no air crashes. Yes, there were several
planes that made emergency landings from engine damage but they were in
the air in the area of the volcano when the eruption occured. Most
delays were caused by ripple effects from places actually effected by
the plume, and actual air sampling gave a very good idea of where the
problems areas lay.
The ash event lasted several days, with ash accumulations of up to 1/2
and inch as far away as Colorado.
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Re: Tripods that fit in carry on
On 5/5/2010 12:15 PM, Jerry in Arizona wrote:
Mt St Helens was a single eruptive event, lasting a few hours at most. The
Icelandic eruption has lasted for many days weeks?) spewing enormous amounts of
particulates into the atmosphere far above Mt St Helens. Why don't you let the
pros do their job instead of amateurish jabbing?
What Pros, the one's that are now saying that the European governments
over reacted? Costing billions, (US billions not British), of Euros of
losses and inconvenience to millions of people? Those Pros?
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WTF? The US didn't blanket ban air travel after Mount St Helens, there
was no continent wide ban and no air crashes. Yes, there were several
planes that made emergency landings from engine damage but they were in
the air in the area of the volcano when the eruption occured. Most
delays were caused by ripple effects from places actually effected by
the plume, and actual air sampling gave a very good idea of where the
problems areas lay.
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OT: April PUG
Is the PUG still alive? I notice that submissions are no longer being taken for the April PUG. Are there plans to put it online? Dan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: April PUG
On 5/5/2010 1:02 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:
Is the PUG still alive?
I notice that submissions are no longer being taken for the April PUG.
Are there plans to put it online?
Dan
Scott works slowly, these things take time.
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Re: Peso Back yard deer
On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 9:22 PM, Michael Beacom mbea...@mac.com wrote: Does he eat tulips? Apparently yes, if he takes a corner to fast Dave Cheers Mike On Apr 30, 2010, at 1:53 PM, David J Brooks wrote: Even though there is construction in town, we live close enough to farms and bush areas. Deer have popped into our back yard before, but never before the garden had been planted. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10960333 He stood still long enough to get this. K10D, Sigma 300 f4 APO 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Something of interest from his Thomishness
Interesting read. I only use my VR on my Nikon lenses below 1/250. Really saves on batteries. Dave On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 9:57 PM, William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: This is eerie. http://is.gd/bUqH3 And safe to read. It's off Thom Hogan's Nikon thingie (note spelling please Tanja), but it seems applicable to Pentax as well. 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.
FS: MX, LX
I know it's not Friday but I'm seldom home at weekends and I wanted to offer these to the list members before putting them on eBay. I have one absolutely wonderful condition Chrome MX for sale. It's in full working order. The shutter speed wheel is aligned correctly, the battery works and the meter is functional. Even the hot shoe works and the cover for the X and FP contacts is in place. The battery cover and winder cover are both present; there are no dings or brassing and only a few scuffs around the tripod socket. Comes with a M-series 50/2 The LX is in not as good condition as the MX, but still pretty good. There is brassing around one of the strap lugs. The hot shoe doesn't appear to work, but the X-synch socket does. I ran a film through it last week and everything works fine, metering appears to be good. The only minus to this body is the engraved name J.Goldstein on the back plate below the winder lever. (However, it's very neatly done). The LX comes with instruction manual, genuine LX grip and M 50mm/1.4 lens (superb condition) Make me an offer if you're interested in any of these. I was thinking of selling my DA* 50-135/f2.8 but it seems to be listed on Adorama at almost half what I paid for it (tho' it's out of stock at the moment) so it looks like I'll hang on to that for another month or so -- Wendy Beard Carp, 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: vote for your favorite street shooter
On Wed, 05 May 2010 08:24:16 +0100 Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: I think you're looking at their seedings. Now there's an idea that's germinating. looks like it got nipped in the bud, doesn't 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: FS: MX, LX
On 5 May 2010 13:38, wendy beard pointyp...@gmail.com wrote: I was thinking of selling my DA* 50-135/f2.8 but it seems to be listed on Adorama at almost half what I paid for it (tho' it's out of stock at the moment) so it looks like I'll hang on to that for another month or so WHAT!?!?!? It's listed at $1230, and I remember seeing it around $800 a year ago. You paid over $2000 for it :-o --M. -- \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: FS: MX, LX
On 5/5/2010 1:56 PM, Miserere wrote:
On 5 May 2010 13:38, wendy beardpointyp...@gmail.com wrote:
I was thinking of selling my DA* 50-135/f2.8 but it seems to be listed
on Adorama at almost half what I paid for it (tho' it's out of stock
at the moment) so it looks like I'll hang on to that for another month
or so
WHAT!?!?!? It's listed at $1230, and I remember seeing it around $800
a year ago. You paid over $2000 for it :-o
--M.
She bought it with Canadian money...
(Bill I'm only kidding).
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Re: vote for your favorite street shooter
Subash wrote: On Wed, 05 May 2010 08:24:16 +0100 Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: I think you're looking at their seedings. Now there's an idea that's germinating. looks like it got nipped in the bud, doesn't it? :) Before it had a chance to take root? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Tripods that fit in carry on
They are carbon fibre, mainly black with Novoflex blue highlights, 3 sections, markings at the two joins to indicate extended (total) length (110 to 145 cm, in 5cm steps). Comes with metal pin at foot, and replacement rubber foot (I made the replacement on mine). Wooden threaded knob on top (standard 1/4 tripod female thread, male screw from stick), with comfortably padded (durable) foam grip, and adjustable webbing strap (some 46cm long) for use as walking stick. Made in Germany by Leki. Closed length 665mm, knob ~50mm diameter, removable stiff rubber bump protector at bottom ~53mm diameter. Mass of 290g with rubber foot and bump protector. I bought mine on spec (speculatively), and am very pleased. I've used it as a walking stick, traversing some slippery (sand on stone) slopes, and it enabled secure passage, providing a third point of contact with the ground. Highly recommended. I'm some 178cm tall, and pretty solid, and at no time did I feel as if it was ever going to fail. I did ensure the two extension joints were firmly screwed at my desired length (different for ascending and descending slopes). For use as a monopod, it has the standard 1/4 tripod screw exposed by unscrewing the wooden knob. Length to start of screw (closest to the ground) is 143cm, centre of viewfinder of Pentax K-7 is 167cm above ground, using walking stick, Basic Ball, Leica ball head, Manfrotto RC4 shoe and RC4 plate on base of camera. In other words, sufficiently long for me. Thanks - I might take on of those on my hike in France in June. B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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[...] I've used it to plan journeys as far as Russia. DB is in the process of picking up some UK train franchises. Today, Europe Sharp intake of breath as Mike gets close to the thing that modern, liberal-minded, PC non-Clarksons don't mention. I mentioned it once, but I think I got away with 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: Low end Canon/Nikon/Pentax blues dance showdown
On 5/5/2010 6:08 AM, Igor Roshchin wrote: Larry, In my opinion, in these sets (as in many other photos that I see from dance events), - the two main problems are: 1. composition and 2. choosing what to keep. A simple example of what I mean in 1.: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=167122id=746308024l=800a4bd0ca#!/photo.php?pid=3933831id=746308024l=800a4bd0ca (Just people's backs) Here is yet another one: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=47009id=1587681869#!/photo.php?pid=821721id=1587681869 It's a poor way to frame a shot. Let's try to catch as many people in one shot as possible: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=207643id=653299672l=7dd07b367e#!/photo.php?pid=5228369id=653299672 These three represent what is typical. 2. can help with all of these problems, but I am guilty on that count myself. :-) Sorry for being rather critical here (there are a few good shots in all 3 sets), - it's just I keep being surprised (and annoyed) why people don't do simple things that are much more simple (technically/ instrumentally) then shooting in low ISO, etc. I completely agree with you. I do actually try to go through and edit the photos. I usually try to do a much better job than I did here, but I'm swamped for time getting ready for the trip, and wanted to get the pictures up on facebook, so I stopped the editing process a pass or so early (and was still way short on sleep Sunday night). I also edit things differently for facebook and for flickr. On facebook, I treat them as snapshots, and they may be the only shot someone has of them dancing, or of them dancing at that event. The photographic quality of pictures that people will choose for their profile picture is often rather apalling, but they aren't looking for a great photograph, they're looking for a great shot of themselves. In cases where I post sets to both fb and flickr, you'll often see a 60 shot set on fb pared down to half a dozen on flickr. Pretty much the only reason I posted these here is because it is an interesting comparison of three different systems shooting at the same somewhat technically challenging event. It's also not really a fair comparison because in this sort of situation the skill of the photographer counts for a lot. I also missed out on a lot of shots because sometimes its more fun to dance with a pretty girl than to photograph someone else dancing with a pretty girl. I find it interesting that at the end of the night, we were all shooting with our nifty fifties. Cheers, Igor On 5/4/2010 6:42 PM, Larry Colen wrote: Mine-Pentax: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=207643id=653299672l=7dd07b367e Scott-Nikon: (corrected link) http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=167122id=746308024l=800a4bd0ca David-Canon and Panny PS: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tsgeisel/sets/72157623990213540/ With the relatively bright light, I'd say that the K-x and the D70 came out fairly close with the Rebel XSi lagging a bit. Part of that may have to do with Scott and I shooting at blues events a lot more frequently and David primarily shooting at Victorian dances, which tend to be much more brightly lit. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Tamron Adaptall
On 5/5/2010 7:15 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: A 200mm f1.8 cost $4500.00 when it was new. The cost of three of those would replace my entire kit, (and I've got a lot of kit), and then some. He did say that he bought it from a photographer that was in desperate need of money. On 5/5/2010 12:26 AM, Larry Colen wrote: As it turns out, the guy on craigslist never replied to any of my emails about the tammy 300/2.8. However, I got a note on facebook from a friend who would like to sell his. Or at the very least is willing to loan it to me to see if I want it. He never uses it since he got a 200/1.8. (85/1.2 200/1.8 it seems that Canon are the people to go to for glass that is long and fast) His has a Canon FD mount. I have an Adaptall II PK mount, but if I interpret some comments correctly there is a PKA mount that'll (sometimes) transmit info like aperture to the body. Does anyone have one of these kicking around that they want to sell? -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: MX, LX
[...] appears to be good. The only minus to this body is the engraved name J.Goldstein on the back plate below the winder lever. (However, it's very neatly done). The LX comes with I wonder if he was Emmanuel's brother - that would make the camera very valuable indeed. Ignorance is strength. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: FS: MX, LX
On May 5, 2010, at 12:38, wendy beard wrote: I was thinking of selling my DA* 50-135/f2.8 but it seems to be listed on Adorama at almost half what I paid for it (tho' it's out of stock at the moment) so it looks like I'll hang on to that for another month or so $799.95 is HALF what you paid for it?!?!? Wow. -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.
For those who can't make it to Chicago...
An online gallery (in HTML and Flash versions!) of the images from the Dank Haus exhibit: http://www.robertstech.com/pdmlbook/2010/gallery/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Tiles
Another shot from my recent visit to SW China. One of my favorite non-people shots, actually. http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2010/china/content/IMGP0566_large.html -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: PESO: Tiles
On 5/5/2010 11:50 AM, Charles Robinson wrote: Another shot from my recent visit to SW China. One of my favorite non-people shots, actually. http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2010/china/content/IMGP0566_large.html Very nice, and I can't think of a way it could have been done any better. -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.
PESO: The Railroad Dining Car Diner
http://dinerdan.posterous.com/the-railroad-dining-car-diner Comments, criticisms, suggestions and abuse are always welcomed. Dan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: For those who can't make it to Chicago...
On Wed, May 05, 2010 at 02:42:57PM -0400, Mark Roberts wrote: An online gallery (in HTML and Flash versions!) of the images from the Dank Haus exhibit: http://www.robertstech.com/pdmlbook/2010/gallery/ Holy shit! I don't have the book in my hands yet, but let me say that this sample has once again impressed me. The level of accomplishment demonstrated by a bunch of camera-nerd-web-weenies is incredible. I almost feel that my little picture doesn't belong with that stunning group of images... I've been traveling a lot with my new job and haven't had a lot of time for photography or commenting on PAWs, PESOs, and GESOs but I just wanted to say that I've seen some really nice stuff coming through and wish i had time to comment. -- Christian - http://404notfound.blogspot.com http://birdofthemoment.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: PESO: The Railroad Dining Car Diner
Attractive, classical diner well composed. Jack --- On Wed, 5/5/10, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: PESO: The Railroad Dining Car Diner To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 11:53 AM http://dinerdan.posterous.com/the-railroad-dining-car-diner Comments, criticisms, suggestions and abuse are always welcomed. Dan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Not only for the 645 lovers...
On 5/5/10, Gianfranco Irlanda, discombobulated, unleashed: It's been a long, long time since my last message here, hope you didn't miss me too much... :) You were gone?? ;-) -- 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: Tiles
That it quite a striking image. It really grabs and holds my attention. Well Done. Dan On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 2:50 PM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: Another shot from my recent visit to SW China. One of my favorite non-people shots, actually. http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2010/china/content/IMGP0566_large.html -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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Tripods that fit in carry on
On 5/5/10, AlunFoto, discombobulated, unleashed: As to slow modes of travel, what would have been totally cool (for me, anyway) was to have a dirigible service with regular departures like trains or planes. :-) That would be way cool. With bedrooms. And 1950's hostess outfits for the stewardesses :-) -- 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: The Railroad Dining Car Diner
Thanks, Jack. Dan On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 3:01 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Attractive, classical diner well composed. Jack --- On Wed, 5/5/10, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: PESO: The Railroad Dining Car Diner To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 11:53 AM http://dinerdan.posterous.com/the-railroad-dining-car-diner Comments, criticisms, suggestions and abuse are always welcomed. Dan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: For those who can't make it to Chicago...
Thank you for posting that. I received The Book two days ago, and there are so many great images in it, I really wanted to see which ones made the cut. Dan On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 2:42 PM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: An online gallery (in HTML and Flash versions!) of the images from the Dank Haus exhibit: http://www.robertstech.com/pdmlbook/2010/gallery/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: vote for your favorite street shooter
Now we're getting down and dirty. Dan On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 2:25 PM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: Subash wrote: On Wed, 05 May 2010 08:24:16 +0100 Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: I think you're looking at their seedings. Now there's an idea that's germinating. looks like it got nipped in the bud, doesn't it? :) Before it had a chance to take root? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: For those who can't make it to Chicago...
Mark, Nice to know which images made it to the gallery. I think the pictures printed in the book look even better than online. Nice job all around! Regards, Bob S. On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 1:42 PM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: An online gallery (in HTML and Flash versions!) of the images from the Dank Haus exhibit: http://www.robertstech.com/pdmlbook/2010/gallery/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: For those who can't make it to Chicago...
On 5 May 2010 15:19, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Mark, Nice to know which images made it to the gallery. I think the pictures printed in the book look even better than online. Nice job all around! Regards, Bob S. And the prints look even better than the book :-) --M. -- \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: For those who can't make it to Chicago...
On 5 May 2010 14:42, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: An online gallery (in HTML and Flash versions!) of the images from the Dank Haus exhibit: http://www.robertstech.com/pdmlbook/2010/gallery/ Here's my contribution to getting the word out: http://enticingthelight.com/2010/05/04/augenblick-a-photography-exhibit-for-chicago-and-a-book-for-the-world/ I've embedded the streaming channel you set up, Mark, so I don't lose the link :-) Cheers, --M. -- \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: gesoish, an atypical British sports coupe
From: Larry Colen On my way to lunch I saw an interesting car parked at a shop and stopped to grab some photos. These cars are fairly rare, and apart from this one being at a shop, they are quite atypical of British cars. This post is more along the lines of sharing snapshots of a cool piece of machinery than showing off pictures, but go ahead and comment if you'd like: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157623871260415/ Brought to you by the numbers 3, 8 and 3. I think most people would be more familiar with the Jensen-Healey. That is sort of an odd duck, because what it looks like is an Interceptor convertible with an add-on hardtop installed. One thing I hadn't known was that Jensen was the sub-contractor Rootes (who owned the Sunbeam marque) chose to do the engineering conversions installing the Ford 260 V8 engines into Sunbeam Alpines to turn them into Tigers. Or that the Tiger went out of production because Chrysler acquired Rootes in 1967 and did not have a small-block V8 that would fit into the engine bay, and could not, of course, still source Ford engines for them. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Women's Wear
I came across this store window earlier this week, and it struck my fancy: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10979551 Comments, criticisms, suggestions, and abuse are welcome. Dan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Women's Wear
Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I came across this store window earlier this week, and it struck my fancy: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10979551 Comments, criticisms, suggestions, and abuse are welcome. Dan Dianne Keaton would approve, no doubt. :-) Well seen, Dan. -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Tripods that fit in carry on
As to slow modes of travel, what would have been totally cool (for me, anyway) was to have a dirigible service with regular departures like trains or planes. :-) That would be way cool. With bedrooms. And 1950's hostess outfits for the stewardesses :-) To hell with the stewardesses - I want one! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Tripods that fit in carry on
On 5/5/2010 12:08 PM, Cotty wrote: On 5/5/10, AlunFoto, discombobulated, unleashed: As to slow modes of travel, what would have been totally cool (for me, anyway) was to have a dirigible service with regular departures like trains or planes. :-) That would be way cool. With bedrooms. And 1950's hostess outfits for the stewardesses :-) There's a dirigible (I think it's a dirigible, not a blimp) that flies out of Moffett field, though it's mostly for day tours. I've gotten shots of it, but alas, not from it. Maybe, one day when we're all rich (I.e. not spending all our money on glass) we could do a pdml outing in it. http://www.airshipventures.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: Tripods that fit in carry on
From: Andrea Coffey On 5 May 2010 17:25, AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: As to slow modes of travel, what would have been totally cool (for me, anyway) was to have a dirigible service with regular departures like trains or planes. :-) Oh yes! Now _that_ will be _real_ travelling. Even with irregular departures. Just imagine the view: one step beyond hot air balloon flights -- and they are a whole lot of fun. Lufthansa used to, semi-regular ... seems to me it was more like cruise ships sort of in thrall to the tides in the air. Maybe they will again some day. Or maybe bring back the old giant Empire flying boats. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Tripods that fit in carry on
As to slow modes of travel, what would have been totally cool (for me, anyway) was to have a dirigible service with regular departures like trains or planes. :-) That would be way cool. With bedrooms. And 1950's hostess outfits for the stewardesses :-) Stewardess to Cotty: Is that a dirigible in your pocket, sir...? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: For those who can't make it to Chicago...
Some excellent stuff there. Above all (IMO) is Scott's homage to Haskins' Cowboy Kate. Dario - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 8:42 PM Subject: For those who can't make it to Chicago... An online gallery (in HTML and Flash versions!) of the images from the Dank Haus exhibit: http://www.robertstech.com/pdmlbook/2010/gallery/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Tripods that fit in carry on
From: AlunFoto Wow, that's impressing. But still, it's a little over 29 hours straight, with 7 transfers; one of them including different train stations, and some transfer windows less than half an hour. With due respect for German punctuality, the probability of missing a departure is pretty high. I thought the Germans were famous ... or was it notorious ... for getting the trains to run on time? Flight time between Oslo and London is 1 hour 50 minutes. Add another hour on each side for checkins, luggage and security, and another hour on each side for getting from airport to town, and you still have nearly 24 hours more at your disposal. It's entirely beyond me how people actually enjoy train rides, but that's down to preference. If one has the time, one can choose how to spend it. As to slow modes of travel, what would have been totally cool (for me, anyway) was to have a dirigible service with regular departures like trains or planes. :-) My mom told me of growing up in Detroit; that my grandfather woke all the kids up one night to go outside and see the Graf Zeppelin pass overhead. That may have been on the Los Angeles to Lakehurst leg of the 1929 Round-the-World flight. If so, it apparently passed over the city again in 1933. Possibly of interest to the list, on that trip, the Graf Zeppelin flew over the 1933 Chicago Worlds Fair. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: For those who can't make it to Chicago...
Mark, Thanks for all the work getting this organized (to you and everyone else)!! Thanks for getting this online - it's nice to see what will be represented. What a great collection of work! Can't wait to see the book, should be arriving tomorrow. -- Thanks! Ed http://picasaweb.google.com/ewkphoto -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Context-sensitive advertising Fail
On eBay just now I purchased a cold weather battery holder for my Pentax 67. Yay! (I'm planning on adapting it so as to allow the use of different battery types.) At the close of the auction eBay brings up my winning bid page with a whole slew of Related picks. All of them being memory cards. FAIL. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Tripods that fit in carry on
My mom told me of growing up in Detroit; that my grandfather woke all the kids up one night to go outside and see the Graf Zeppelin pass overhead. That may have been on the Los Angeles to Lakehurst leg of the 1929 Round-the-World flight. If so, it apparently passed over the city again in 1933. Possibly of interest to the list, on that trip, the Graf Zeppelin flew over the 1933 Chicago Worlds Fair. Zeppelins dropped some bombs on Greenwich in WWI. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
K-x (navy) arrived
My K-x just rolled in from BH. Very light, familiar controls, and the cheapo zoom is not bad for -$150. I'll probably try it with the Tamron 17-35 for a while. A bargain of a camera. Jeffery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Tiles
Love this one Dave On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 2:50 PM, Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com wrote: Another shot from my recent visit to SW China. One of my favorite non-people shots, actually. http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2010/china/content/IMGP0566_large.html -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. -- 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.
