PESO, birding with the 35mm macro, again

[Larry Colen]

Sometimes, one can get a surprisingly good clear photo of a wild bird with a 
35mm lens.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/8737901916/

I did change to the 18-250 about halfway through the set, if folks are 
interested:
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157633476487025/

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PESO, Open

[Larry Colen]

Upon reflection, I decided that I like this one:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/8737962280/in/photostream

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Re: PESO, birding with the 35mm macro, again

[Alan C]

Cradle-snatcher.   I see it told you off too!
An excellent exposè of some moments in the life of a chick.

Alan C

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Sometimes, one can get a surprisingly good clear photo of a wild bird with 
a 35mm lens.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/8737901916/

I did change to the 18-250 about halfway through the set, if folks are 
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Re: PESO, birding with the 35mm macro, again

[Bruce Walker]

It's funny how much that young chick looks like an old man. :-)
Excellent, clear detail.

On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 3:04 AM, Larry Colen  wrote:
> Sometimes, one can get a surprisingly good clear photo of a wild bird with a 
> 35mm lens.
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/8737901916/
>
> I did change to the 18-250 about halfway through the set, if folks are 
> interested:
> http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157633476487025/
>
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Re: PESO, Open

[Bruce Walker]

Someone should switch that sign for the Bat-signal. Curious catch, Larry.

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> Upon reflection, I decided that I like this one:
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/8737962280/in/photostream
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Re: PESO: Portrait of a Self-Portrait

[Derby Chang]

Terrific shot, Charles. MN made it to the front page of reddit as well. 
not too far behind Chris Hadfield. Bravo to a logical social reform. 
Wish we were as progressive in Australia





On 14/05/2013 8:28 AM, Charles Robinson wrote:

There was a big debate today in the MN Senate regarding marriage equality.

Without getting into any discussions/debates, let's just say that it had people 
pretty animated on both sides of the issue.

MN will be the 12th state to legalize gay marriage when the governor signs it 
into law tomorrow afternoon. (Yay MN!)

In ANY case: I walked up to the capitol building today to see what the mood was 
like as the Senate was having their debate.  It was... busy and loud.

One image here that I liked - as a guy is lining up his cellphone to take a 
picture of himself:

http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2013/marriage_protest_two/content/K5__0565_large.html

There is a gallery of 40 images there if you are so inclined.

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Re: PESO - A Night on the Town

[Rick Womer]

Ahh, yes.  Been there, done that.

Excellent shot, Frank.  The composition is great, and the pic perfectly 
captures how I have felt in that guy's position.

He has ear buds, though, so he must be  having more fun than I did...

Cheers,

Rick


 
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It doesn't get much more exciting than this:

http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/05/a-night-on-town.html?m=1

;-)

Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome.

Cheers,
frank 

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Re: Long ago and far away . . .

[Paul Stenquist]

Great story, nice pic. Enjoyed seeing it. If it were mine, I might rotate it a 
couple of degrees clockwise to get those verticals in alignment.

Paul
On May 13, 2013, at 10:41 PM, Stan Halpin  wrote:

> . . . I was a young man in grad school in the Hoosier State. One snowy day in 
> February or March 1969 I had some free time + film in my almost brand new 
> Nikkormat, and there was fresh snow. So instead of walking to my office for a 
> day of reading, I drove my wife to her teaching job in a rural school 
> district, and then drove around the backroads. This shot has long been one of 
> my favorites. I worked hours over multiple sessions in the darkroom trying to 
> get a print that I liked, finally got one that was good enough, framed it 
> with reclaimed wood from an old shed on my grandfather's farm, and it has 
> been with me since. 
> 
> Flash forward to last week when I was hauling stuff from the storage locker 
> and moving/sorting stuff on my shelves, all in preparation for a yard sale. I 
> came across my box full of old negatives. Rummaging through the box earlier 
> this evening I happened on the roll containing this shot. A few minutes of 
> set-up, a few minutes of scanning, and my image was in Lightroom ready to 
> process. A few minutes of fiddling and I have a version of the image at least 
> as good as any of my many trial prints. The good old days were good in many 
> ways, but modern technology is wonderful!
> 
> http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p155717848/h5f467bc0#h5f467bc0
> 
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FFAT

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Far From Any Topic.

This has nothing to do with me, photography, or anything related to
... any topic.

It's just a sweet little story I felt like sharing with you guys.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=EzRjs_7h_w4

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Re: FFAT

[Darren Addy]

Very nice. Good video editing and planning for the video production to
tell the whole story.
By the way, according to Google Translate the end of the video says
"with the right tools, you can create miracles" and the asterisk
translates to "know how". Not sure what kind of a company that Jordan
is.

On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 7:28 AM, Tim Øsleby  wrote:
> Far From Any Topic.
>
> This has nothing to do with me, photography, or anything related to
> ... any topic.
>
> It's just a sweet little story I felt like sharing with you guys.
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=EzRjs_7h_w4
>
> I know. I've gone soft ;-)
>
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Re: PESO, birding with the 35mm macro, again

[Aahz Maruch]

On Tue, May 14, 2013, Larry Colen wrote:
>
> Sometimes, one can get a surprisingly good clear photo of a wild bird
> with a 35mm lens.
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/8737901916/

How did you get that close?

> I did change to the 18-250 about halfway through the set, if folks are
> interested:
>
> http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157633476487025/

Nice!  The 18-250 is almost as sharp as the 35, except all the way out
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Re: Long ago and far away . . .

[Bruce Walker]

Good story, Stan. It's really great seeing how digital processing
breathes new life into old shots.

On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 10:41 PM, Stan Halpin
 wrote:
> . . . I was a young man in grad school in the Hoosier State. One snowy day in 
> February or March 1969 I had some free time + film in my almost brand new 
> Nikkormat, and there was fresh snow. So instead of walking to my office for a 
> day of reading, I drove my wife to her teaching job in a rural school 
> district, and then drove around the backroads. This shot has long been one of 
> my favorites. I worked hours over multiple sessions in the darkroom trying to 
> get a print that I liked, finally got one that was good enough, framed it 
> with reclaimed wood from an old shed on my grandfather's farm, and it has 
> been with me since.
>
> Flash forward to last week when I was hauling stuff from the storage locker 
> and moving/sorting stuff on my shelves, all in preparation for a yard sale. I 
> came across my box full of old negatives. Rummaging through the box earlier 
> this evening I happened on the roll containing this shot. A few minutes of 
> set-up, a few minutes of scanning, and my image was in Lightroom ready to 
> process. A few minutes of fiddling and I have a version of the image at least 
> as good as any of my many trial prints. The good old days were good in many 
> ways, but modern technology is wonderful!
>
> http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p155717848/h5f467bc0#h5f467bc0
>
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Pentax K-30 "home-made" cable release?

[Ciprian Dorin Craciun]

Hello all!

I was just wondering if anyone managed to build a home-made
variant of the cable release for the Pentax K-30?

I've found the following links:

  http://www.hobbymaker.narod.ru/English/Articles/cable_sw_eng.htm
  http://poildegris.free.fr/electronique/CS205/
  http://www.photosig.com/articles/1088/article
  http://www.digisniper.com/photography/tutorials/advanced/

However it doesn't seem to work for me...

From what I've seen I get 3V voltage between the middle contact
and "ground" (contact A and B in the image below), but no voltage
between C and B, or A and B for that matter. (And just coupling A and
B doesn't either focus or shot the image, neither does C and B. I
haven't tried all three together.)

  http://www.photosig.com/articles/1088/CS-205-schema.gif

Any hints here?

Thanks,
Ciprian.


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hope I have more luck on this one. :)

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Re: FFAT

[Bruce Walker]

Very cute. :)

On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 8:28 AM, Tim Øsleby  wrote:
> Far From Any Topic.
>
> This has nothing to do with me, photography, or anything related to
> ... any topic.
>
> It's just a sweet little story I felt like sharing with you guys.
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=EzRjs_7h_w4
>
> I know. I've gone soft ;-)
>
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Re: FFAT

[Alan C]

Thanks, Tim. You made my day.

Alan C

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Far From Any Topic.

This has nothing to do with me, photography, or anything related to
... any topic.

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Re: PESO, Open

[Daniel J. Matyola]

Very interesting;  I like it as well.

Dan Matyola
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On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 3:32 AM, Larry Colen  wrote:
> Upon reflection, I decided that I like this one:
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/8737962280/in/photostream
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Re: PESO, birding with the 35mm macro, again

[Daniel J. Matyola]

Extraordinary Image!  Great detail, and you caught a wonderful expression.  

Dan Matyola
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On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 3:04 AM, Larry Colen  wrote:
> Sometimes, one can get a surprisingly good clear photo of a wild bird with a 
> 35mm lens.
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/8737901916/
>
> I did change to the 18-250 about halfway through the set, if folks are 
> interested:
> http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157633476487025/
>
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PESO: Scarlet Honeysuckle

[Daniel J. Matyola]

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17304996

Kr with FA 100mm 2.8 macro
Comments are invited.

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A moment of silence, please

[Doug Brewer]

My beloved 77 f/1.8 has died. It no longer focuses at all. I think I 
shall take to my bed.


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Re: A moment of silence, please

[David J Brooks]

Sniff, i feel your pain

Dave

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Re: FFAT

[Darren Addy]

Speaking of Norway: http://500px.com/photo/33103501


On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 8:17 AM, Alan C  wrote:
> Thanks, Tim. You made my day.
>
> Alan C
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>
>> Far From Any Topic.
>>
>> This has nothing to do with me, photography, or anything related to
>> ... any topic.
>>
>> It's just a sweet little story I felt like sharing with you guys.
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=EzRjs_7h_w4
>>
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>>
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Re: A moment of silence, please

[Jack Davis]

I'll be speaking in soft tones for a respectable period. 

Jack



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My beloved 77 f/1.8 has died. It no longer focuses at all. I think I 
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Re: FFAT

[Jack Davis]

Sweet!
 
Jack


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Far From Any Topic.

This has nothing to do with me, photography, or anything related to
... any topic.

It's just a sweet little story I felt like sharing with you guys.
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Re: This is stupefying.

[John Sessoms]

From: Darren Addy

It looks like the stupifying K-5ii will arrive tomorrow, as it arrived
at Lenexa, KS this afternoon.


I know Lenexa, KS. That's where parts for my MGB came from.

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PESO - Nightshot - "American Pie"

[Eactivist]

Okay, I took a stab at night photography of the  local oil refinery.

I used a tripod, remote, 2 second timer setting, shot  in manual, ISO 100, 
f/11, and 1/4 a second (lower than that I wasn't getting  enough light). 

And I found my best results were right before it got  really dark. But they 
came out not very sharp (although I used a good lens). As  I drove away I 
realized I forgot to turn off the lens IS (I used a Canon). So I  guess I 
have to try again with it off and see if I do  better.

http://mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/pie.html

Any  suggestions about what different f stops, etc. to use for a better 
result,  please feel free to let me know.

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Re: First PESO in a long while

[Eactivist]

Very effective shot, though, looks cold. Person  adds.

Marnie aka Doe :-)

In a message dated 5/5/2013 10:53:44 A.M.  Pacific Daylight Time, 
postmas...@robertstech.com writes:
>From a hike in  February. We went half way up Mount Washington.
Snowshoes were mandatory -  this was pretty tough. As you can see, it
was socked in and there wasn't much  of a view. The mountain extends
upward a far beyond what is visible in this  shot.

http://www.robertstech.com/pages/fotoblog/7dd00728-30.htm

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PESO - The Old Home Office - 1974

[George Sinos]

I ran across a few old slides that reminded me of how things were done
before the Internet.  Man, there isn't much in these photos that
hasn't been replaced.



GS


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Re: PESO - Another Sunrise

[Eactivist]

So do I (re better than first). That is almost  perfect.

Marnie aka Doe :-)

In a message dated 5/12/2013 4:11:13  P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, 
knarftheria...@gmail.com writes:
Another one from  last week's dawn/sunrise session down at the  Lake:

http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/05/another-sunrise.html?m=1

I  like this one better than the first. 

Probably one more to go after  this.

Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome.

Cheers,
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Re: FFAT

[Tim Øsleby]

Jordan is brushes, toothbrushes and other brushes.
http://www.jordan.no/

They've had the same slogan as long as I can remember.
Jordan knows how, is the direct translation.

They seem somehow to be connected to a soap company,
Lilleborg
Lilleborg is owned by Orkla, a holding company in food etc.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orkla_Group

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2013/5/14 Darren Addy :
> Very nice. Good video editing and planning for the video production to
> tell the whole story.
> By the way, according to Google Translate the end of the video says
> "with the right tools, you can create miracles" and the asterisk
> translates to "know how". Not sure what kind of a company that Jordan
> is.
>
> On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 7:28 AM, Tim Øsleby  wrote:
>> Far From Any Topic.
>>
>> This has nothing to do with me, photography, or anything related to
>> ... any topic.
>>
>> It's just a sweet little story I felt like sharing with you guys.
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=EzRjs_7h_w4
>>
>> I know. I've gone soft ;-)
>>
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>> to arr is pirate
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RE: A moment of silence, please

[John Sessoms]

From: Doug Brewer

My beloved 77 f/1.8 has died. It no longer focuses at all. I think I
shall take to my bed.


Bummer!

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Re: PESO - The Old Home Office - 1974

[Jack Davis]

The mouse trap is probably still available at your local hardware.
 
Jack


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I ran across a few old slides that reminded me of how things were done
before the Internet.  Man, there isn't much in these photos that
hasn't been replaced.



GS


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Re: PESO: Portrait of a Self-Portrait

[Eactivist]

Great shot. Good focus, colors, and high human  interest.

Marnie aka Doe :-)

In a message dated 5/13/2013 3:28:46  P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, 
charl...@visi.com writes:
One image here that I  liked - as a guy is lining up his cellphone to take 
a picture of  himself:

http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2013/marriage_protest_two/content/K5
__0565_large.html

There  is a gallery of 40 images there if you are so inclined.

-Charles  


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Re: PESO - Nightshot - "American Pie"

[Bruce Walker]

I like it, Marnie. Great subject to experiment with.

I'm guessing that the sky/subject light mix might be better a little
later than this, before the sky goes quite black, so I'd try even
longer shutter times.

On sharpness: your ISO and aperture are probably optimal, depending on
the lens of course. How solid is your tripod? Have you hung a weight
from it to stabilize it more? A cotton bag with a few nearby rocks in
it might help.


On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 11:04 AM,   wrote:
> Okay, I took a stab at night photography of the  local oil refinery.
>
> I used a tripod, remote, 2 second timer setting, shot  in manual, ISO 100,
> f/11, and 1/4 a second (lower than that I wasn't getting  enough light).
>
> And I found my best results were right before it got  really dark. But they
> came out not very sharp (although I used a good lens). As  I drove away I
> realized I forgot to turn off the lens IS (I used a Canon). So I  guess I
> have to try again with it off and see if I do  better.
>
> http://mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/pie.html
>
> Any  suggestions about what different f stops, etc. to use for a better
> result,  please feel free to let me know.
>
> Marnie aka Doe :-)
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Re: PESO - Nightshot - "American Pie"

[Eactivist]

It does have a center post, so I guess I could  try that. (It's not the 
greatest tripod in the world, it's  adequate.)

Thanks for looking.

Marnie aka Doe 

In a message  dated 5/14/2013 8:36:21 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, 
bruce.wal...@gmail.com  writes:
I like it, Marnie. Great subject to experiment with.

I'm  guessing that the sky/subject light mix might be better a little
later than  this, before the sky goes quite black, so I'd try even
longer shutter  times.

On sharpness: your ISO and aperture are probably optimal,  depending on
the lens of course. How solid is your tripod? Have you hung a  weight
from it to stabilize it more? A cotton bag with a few nearby rocks  in
it might help.


On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 11:04 AM,wrote:
> Okay, I took a stab at night  photography of the  local oil refinery.
>
> I used a tripod,  remote, 2 second timer setting, shot  in manual, ISO 
100,
> f/11, and  1/4 a second (lower than that I wasn't getting  enough  light).
>
> And I found my best results were right before it  got  really dark. But 
they
> came out not very sharp (although I used  a good lens). As  I drove away I
> realized I forgot to turn off the  lens IS (I used a Canon). So I  guess I
> have to try again with it  off and see if I do  better.
>
>  http://mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/pie.html
>
> Any   suggestions about what different f stops, etc. to use for a better
>  result,  please feel free to let me know.
>
> Marnie aka Doe  :-)
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Re: A moment of silence, please

[Stan Halpin]

It is hard when old friends pass away. My condolences.

stan

On May 14, 2013, at 9:50 AM, Doug Brewer wrote:

> My beloved 77 f/1.8 has died. It no longer focuses at all. I think I shall 
> take to my bed.
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Re: PESO - A Night on the Town

[Don Guthrie]

One is the loneliest number.


pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote:

From:"knarftheria...@gmail.com"  
To:PDML@pdml.net
Cc:
Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 8:20 PM
Subject: PESO - A Night on the Town

It doesn't get much more exciting than this:

http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/05/a-night-on-town.html?m=1

;-)

Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome.

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Re: PESO: Scarlet Honeysuckle

[Don Guthrie]

Other than the title sounding like the name of a stripper, those look 
like a humming birds dream.


pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote:

Message: 11
Date: Tue, 14 May 2013 09:29:04 -0400
From: "Daniel J. Matyola"
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Subject: PESO: Scarlet Honeysuckle
Message-ID:

Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17304996

Kr with FA 100mm 2.8 macro
Comments are invited.



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Re: This is stupefying.

[Darren Addy]

Well, the package arrived and I made a video of the unboxing. Then I
contacted Pentax Imaging and recorded the chat session via video. (I
typed out everything I wanted to say first in Notepad so I could
quickly copy and paste it). So I'm fully documented all the way
around.
: )

Here's what I got: A genuine Pentax K-5 II with 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 ED
AL [IF] DC WR **BOX** with the lens removed and warranty card removed.
Everything else was there in new condition, and I had the Serial
Number Card for the "K-5II 18-135WR Kit". Interestingly, the Pentax
box was damaged pretty significantly on the side that held the
18-135mm lens. I would suggest that there are places that buy new
damaged box goods from retailers at a substantial discount. They
maximize their profit by splitting up the goods and selling them
separately.

What I ordered is in flawless shape. Took two exposures and the
shutter count is revealed as "2". So I contacted Pentax Imaging and
used their Live Chat window. Got a "Matthew P." as my rep. What I
said:

Hi Matthew. Hello, I purchased a NEW K-5 II body from Amazon and I was
excited to see it arrive today. When I opened the box, it contained
what I purchased but came in a Pentax box labeled "K-5 II" and "DA
18-135mm f3.5-5.6 AL [IF] DC WR". There was no lens in the box,
meaning that I did get what I ordered. The body appears new and the
shutter count was at 1 on my first exposure. However, there was no
WARRANTY CARD inside the package.

 I did get a Serial Number card that appears to have had something
torn off (perforations at the top and bottom). The serial number is
4668328 and the number beneath the bar code is 4668328220607. It is
for a "K-5II 18-135WR KIT". I have never had a problem with any of the
previous Pentax cameras or lenses that I have purchased (K200D, K-x,
K-5) but the lack of a warranty card is troubling. Is there some way
that I can still register it and get it

covered under warranty?

His answer:

Matthew P: I would return it. Id change retailers. But, yes, as long
as you have a copy of the proof of purchase, you're covered under
warranty. You do not need a warranty card
Darren Addy: USA warranty?
Matthew P: Yes
Matthew P: 1 year from the date of purchase
Darren Addy: So if I have a problem, who do I contact? (Just to be clear)
Matthew P: Pentax Technical Support @ 800-877-0155. Or get into chat.
We're here Mon-Fri 9:30AM-6:30PM Eastern Standard Time.
Matthew P: Contact us!
Darren Addy: OK. Thank you very much, matthew. I will warn people from
this retailer. Thx!

So consider yourself warned.
For my part, I'm happy with the deal I got. My main concerns were: 1)
Is it really new, 2) Does it come with everything it should, 3) Am I
covered by a USA Pentax warranty. Since the answers to all are "yes"
I'm going to keep it. It seems pretty amazing to get a K-5 II for over
$160 LESS than I got my K-5 body about 1 year ago. Stupifying, even.
: )

On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 9:39 AM, John Sessoms  wrote:
> From: Darren Addy
>
>> It looks like the stupifying K-5ii will arrive tomorrow, as it arrived
>> at Lenexa, KS this afternoon.
>
>
> I know Lenexa, KS. That's where parts for my MGB came from.
>
> Good luck with your K-5ii.
>
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Re: PESO, birding with the 35mm macro, again

[Larry Colen]

On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 05:52:45AM -0700, Aahz Maruch wrote:
> On Tue, May 14, 2013, Larry Colen wrote:
> >
> > Sometimes, one can get a surprisingly good clear photo of a wild bird
> > with a 35mm lens.
> >
> > http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/8737901916/
> 
> How did you get that close?

Baby bird was just sitting on top of the hedge next to the sidewalk.
It seemed to think that nobody else existed for any purpose other than 
to feed it.  It's sibling was a little more shy and stayed inside the 
hedge.  Momma bird was going apeshit, divebombing everybody that walked 
past, and doing a great job of calling attention to her babies.

My friend might even have gotten a picture of me photographing baby
with Momma sitting on my head.

> 
> > I did change to the 18-250 about halfway through the set, if folks are
> > interested:
> >
> > http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157633476487025/
> 
> Nice!  The 18-250 is almost as sharp as the 35, except all the way out
> at 250.

The 18-250 is a surprisingly sharp lens. combine that with you'll need to 
crop a lot less with it than you will with a prime, and when the dust settles, 
you're likely to end up with nearly as good of resolution.

I think that this is my best shot with the Tammy:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/8737908132/

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Re: Long ago and far away . . .

[Eactivist]

Good one. They look very phlegmatic, which is  the way steers/cows usually 
look to me.

Marnie aka Doe :-)

In a  message dated 5/13/2013 7:43:13 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
s...@stans-photography.info writes:
The good old days were good in many ways,  but modern technology is  
wonderful!

http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p155717848/h5f467bc0#h5f467bc0

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Re: PESO - Nightshot - "American Pie"

[Don Guthrie]

Great start and worthy of revisiting. The IS thing can go either way and 
Canon may be in the leave on all the time for longer lenses but I would 
try it w/o. Next time stay there until it gets really dark; these 
cameras have the eyes of an owl.  Mirror lock-up to limit vibration 
might make a difference but I have never tried it. Perfection is 
illusive in night photography. Enough platitudes to keep you going back, 
I hope.


pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote:

Message: 4
Date: Tue, 14 May 2013 11:04:17 -0400 (EDT)
From:eactiv...@aol.com
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Subject: PESO - Nightshot - "American Pie"
Message-ID:<21f3b.511a3b82.3ec3a...@aol.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"

Okay, I took a stab at night photography of the  local oil refinery.

I used a tripod, remote, 2 second timer setting, shot  in manual, ISO 100,
f/11, and 1/4 a second (lower than that I wasn't getting  enough light).

And I found my best results were right before it got  really dark. But they
came out not very sharp (although I used a good lens). As  I drove away I
realized I forgot to turn off the lens IS (I used a Canon). So I  guess I
have to try again with it off and see if I do  better.

http://mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/pie.html

Any  suggestions about what different f stops, etc. to use for a better
result,  please feel free to let me know.

Marnie aka Doe:-)



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Re: GESO Regional Airshow

[Paul Sorenson]

Some neat old birds in that gallery, Rob.  The Catalina, the Mustang, 
the Gooney Bird and the Super Connie are some of my favorites.  And the 
Gloster Meteor, famous, among other things for its ability to perform a 
"Zurabatic Cartwheel".


Is "Suzy-Q" a Brewster Buffalo?

-p

On 5/12/2013 9:06 PM, Rob Studdert wrote:

On 11 May 2013 19:00, Alan C  wrote:

A fantastic gallery, Rob. A lot of historical stuff there. I liked the
Catalina, the Mustang ('plane) & the '59 Chev Biscayne. There is quite a lot
of that sort of stuff in SA too but I never get to see it because the shows
are all too far away.


Hi Alan,

Yes it was a great show run by a large team of dedicated enthusiasts
and too close (less than 100km away) for me to not make the effort to
get too. The day was well woth it and though the gallery is far from
an artistic endeavor it remains interesting from a historical
perspective at the very least. Glad you enjoyed it :)

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Re: GESO: Mussel beach macro!

[Eactivist]

Wow, that's a lotta of mussels! Nice shots,  really like the second one.

Marnie aka Doe :-)

In a message dated  5/6/2013 11:35:05 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, 
tb...@textuality.com  writes:
https://plus.google.com/+TimBray/posts/Kg8DqzwaSTy

Off to our  cabin on a Pacific-Northwest island; I left the enchanting
Fuji mirrorless  behind and took along the K-5 with a couple lenses,
but never managed to take  off the 100mm F2.8 macro.

I still like the K-5 but... damn, it’s big and  bulky and heavy, those
prisms carry a cost.  -T  


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Re: This is stupefying.

[Darren Addy]

You may also be aware of the
"Pentax Two-Year Extended Warranty for the K5, K5-II, K5-IIs, KR,
K-30, K-01 Digital SLR Cameras"
available for $20 from B&H or Adorama. (I wasn't or I would have
bought one before now!)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/753276-REG/Pentax_80227_Two_Year_Extended_Warranty_for.html

The dpreview thread I linked to above also had this bit of info when
someone wondered if buying from a non-authorized retailer might be a
problem:

"I spoke to Randy at Pentax this morning and he said there wouldn't be
an issue if it is sold through Amazon.  They are recognized as an
authorized dealer even if it is sold by a third party.  In addition,
he said I could buy the two year extended warranty from BH and the
camera from Amazon so that is what I will be doing today.  $20.00 to
extend the warranty for two years is worth it in my book "

So I plan on getting that, as well. The warranty must be purchased
within 30 days of the camera.

-D


On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 10:43 AM, Darren Addy  wrote:
> Well, the package arrived and I made a video of the unboxing. Then I
> contacted Pentax Imaging and recorded the chat session via video. (I
> typed out everything I wanted to say first in Notepad so I could
> quickly copy and paste it). So I'm fully documented all the way
> around.
> : )
>
> Here's what I got: A genuine Pentax K-5 II with 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 ED
> AL [IF] DC WR **BOX** with the lens removed and warranty card removed.
> Everything else was there in new condition, and I had the Serial
> Number Card for the "K-5II 18-135WR Kit". Interestingly, the Pentax
> box was damaged pretty significantly on the side that held the
> 18-135mm lens. I would suggest that there are places that buy new
> damaged box goods from retailers at a substantial discount. They
> maximize their profit by splitting up the goods and selling them
> separately.
>
> What I ordered is in flawless shape. Took two exposures and the
> shutter count is revealed as "2". So I contacted Pentax Imaging and
> used their Live Chat window. Got a "Matthew P." as my rep. What I
> said:
>
> Hi Matthew. Hello, I purchased a NEW K-5 II body from Amazon and I was
> excited to see it arrive today. When I opened the box, it contained
> what I purchased but came in a Pentax box labeled "K-5 II" and "DA
> 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 AL [IF] DC WR". There was no lens in the box,
> meaning that I did get what I ordered. The body appears new and the
> shutter count was at 1 on my first exposure. However, there was no
> WARRANTY CARD inside the package.
>
>  I did get a Serial Number card that appears to have had something
> torn off (perforations at the top and bottom). The serial number is
> 4668328 and the number beneath the bar code is 4668328220607. It is
> for a "K-5II 18-135WR KIT". I have never had a problem with any of the
> previous Pentax cameras or lenses that I have purchased (K200D, K-x,
> K-5) but the lack of a warranty card is troubling. Is there some way
> that I can still register it and get it
>
> covered under warranty?
>
> His answer:
>
> Matthew P: I would return it. Id change retailers. But, yes, as long
> as you have a copy of the proof of purchase, you're covered under
> warranty. You do not need a warranty card
> Darren Addy: USA warranty?
> Matthew P: Yes
> Matthew P: 1 year from the date of purchase
> Darren Addy: So if I have a problem, who do I contact? (Just to be clear)
> Matthew P: Pentax Technical Support @ 800-877-0155. Or get into chat.
> We're here Mon-Fri 9:30AM-6:30PM Eastern Standard Time.
> Matthew P: Contact us!
> Darren Addy: OK. Thank you very much, matthew. I will warn people from
> this retailer. Thx!
>
> So consider yourself warned.
> For my part, I'm happy with the deal I got. My main concerns were: 1)
> Is it really new, 2) Does it come with everything it should, 3) Am I
> covered by a USA Pentax warranty. Since the answers to all are "yes"
> I'm going to keep it. It seems pretty amazing to get a K-5 II for over
> $160 LESS than I got my K-5 body about 1 year ago. Stupifying, even.
> : )
>
> On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 9:39 AM, John Sessoms  wrote:
>> From: Darren Addy
>>
>>> It looks like the stupifying K-5ii will arrive tomorrow, as it arrived
>>> at Lenexa, KS this afternoon.
>>
>>
>> I know Lenexa, KS. That's where parts for my MGB came from.
>>
>> Good luck with your K-5ii.
>>
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Re: Pentax K-30 "home-made" cable release?

[Darren Addy]

I was looking at doing that also, but never did after I saw you can
get them for $5-6 from eBay. It seriously wasn't worth the time (to
me) for that little bit of money.
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> Hello all!
>
> I was just wondering if anyone managed to build a home-made
> variant of the cable release for the Pentax K-30?
>
> I've found the following links:
>
>   http://www.hobbymaker.narod.ru/English/Articles/cable_sw_eng.htm
>   http://poildegris.free.fr/electronique/CS205/
>   http://www.photosig.com/articles/1088/article
>   http://www.digisniper.com/photography/tutorials/advanced/
>
> However it doesn't seem to work for me...
>
> From what I've seen I get 3V voltage between the middle contact
> and "ground" (contact A and B in the image below), but no voltage
> between C and B, or A and B for that matter. (And just coupling A and
> B doesn't either focus or shot the image, neither does C and B. I
> haven't tried all three together.)
>
>   http://www.photosig.com/articles/1088/CS-205-schema.gif
>
> Any hints here?
>
> Thanks,
> Ciprian.
>
>
> P.S.: Initially I've sent this email to the Pentax users mailing
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> hope I have more luck on this one. :)
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Re: A moment of silence, please

[Ann Sanfedele]

On 5/14/2013 09:50, Doug Brewer wrote:

My beloved 77 f/1.8 has died. It no longer focuses at all. I think I
shall take to my bed.


take someone with you - that will ease the pain

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Re: PESO - Nightshot - "American Pie"

[Eactivist]

Yup. Will try again. Heck it's the first time  I've used my remote. Which 
turned out to be supereasy.

Marnie aka Doe  :-)  Unfortunately for this refinery, my choices of 
positioning to take  shots is very limited.

In a message dated 5/14/2013 9:10:43 A.M. Pacific  Daylight Time, 
shark50...@gmail.com writes:
Great start and worthy of  revisiting. The IS thing can go either way and 
Canon may be in the leave on  all the time for longer lenses but I would 
try it w/o. Next time stay there  until it gets really dark; these 
cameras have the eyes of an owl.   Mirror lock-up to limit vibration 
might make a difference but I have never  tried it. Perfection is 
illusive in night photography. Enough platitudes to  keep you going back, 
I hope.

pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote:
>  Message: 4
> Date: Tue, 14 May 2013 11:04:17 -0400 (EDT)
>  From:eactiv...@aol.com
> To:pdml@pdml.net
> Subject: PESO -  Nightshot - "American Pie"
>  Message-ID:<21f3b.511a3b82.3ec3a...@aol.com>
> Content-Type:  text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>
> Okay, I took a stab at night  photography of the  local oil refinery.
>
> I used a tripod,  remote, 2 second timer setting, shot  in manual, ISO 
100,
> f/11, and  1/4 a second (lower than that I wasn't getting  enough  light).
>
> And I found my best results were right before it  got  really dark. But 
they
> came out not very sharp (although I used  a good lens). As  I drove away I
> realized I forgot to turn off the  lens IS (I used a Canon). So I  guess I
> have to try again with it  off and see if I do  better.
>
>  http://mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/pie.html
>
> Any   suggestions about what different f stops, etc. to use for a better
>  result,  please feel free to let me know.
>
> Marnie aka  Doe:-)


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Re: PESO, birding with the 35mm macro, again

[Eactivist]

Like the bird and detail, but appears to be a  tad overexposed.

Marnie aka Doe :-)

In a message dated 5/14/2013  1:21:09 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, 
c...@lantic.net writes:
> Sometimes,  one can get a surprisingly good clear photo of a wild bird 
with 
> a 35mm  lens.
>
>  http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/8737901916/
>
> I did change  to the 18-250 about halfway through the set, if folks are 
>  interested:
>  http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157633476487025/
>
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Re: A moment of silence, please

[Walt]

On 5/14/2013 8:50 AM, Doug Brewer wrote:
My beloved 77 f/1.8 has died. It no longer focuses at all. I think I 
shall take to my bed.



Dammit. Just dammit.

What are the odds of getting it repaired?

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Re: A moment of silence, please

[P.J. Alling]

When my 43mm limited evedinced the same simptoms I sent it to 
http://pentaxs.com/ Eric brought it back from the dead,  though I 
understand completely.


On 5/14/2013 9:50 AM, Doug Brewer wrote:
My beloved 77 f/1.8 has died. It no longer focuses at all. I think I 
shall take to my bed.





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Re: A moment of silence, please

[P.J. Alling]

The 77mm is pretty much an old style lens, I'd say pretty good in my 
experience.


On 5/14/2013 12:38 PM, Walt wrote:

On 5/14/2013 8:50 AM, Doug Brewer wrote:
My beloved 77 f/1.8 has died. It no longer focuses at all. I think I 
shall take to my bed.



Dammit. Just dammit.

What are the odds of getting it repaired?

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Re: PESO Dark roast

[Bruce Walker]

Thank you, Bob.

On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 2:12 PM, Bob W  wrote:
> That's nice!
>
> B
>
> On 13 May 2013, at 13:42, Bruce Walker  wrote:
>
>> Met up with Gerrit and his wife last week for coffee and conversation.
>> He showed me a preview of shots from their recent cruise -- great
>> stuff! I'm sure they'll appear here soon.
>>
>> Gerrit brought back bags of really interesting coffee from a few
>> points of call and some dark beans from Saudi Arabia, brewed EU-style,
>> were particularly fine ...
>>
>> http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/8723495641/lightbox/
>>
>> K20D, DA* 55/1.4 @ 2.2, 1/320th, ISO 400.
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Re: PESO, birding with the 35mm macro, again

[Larry Colen]

On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 12:27:39PM -0400, eactiv...@aol.com wrote:
> Like the bird and detail, but appears to be a  tad overexposed.

Yeah, processing those shots was a pain.  Noonday sun, the shadows 
were very dark.  It's a testament to the K-5 that they only look
a "tad overexposed", rather than half of it being either blown out
 or pitch black.  I'll see what I can do when I get home tonight. 

> 
> Marnie aka Doe :-)
> 
> In a message dated 5/14/2013  1:21:09 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, 
> c...@lantic.net writes:
> > Sometimes,  one can get a surprisingly good clear photo of a wild bird 
> with 
> > a 35mm  lens.
> >
> >  http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/8737901916/
> >
> > I did change  to the 18-250 about halfway through the set, if folks are 
> >  interested:
> >  http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157633476487025/
> >
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Re: PESO Dark roast

[Bruce Walker]

I guess it's coffee porn to us addicts. ;-)

Thanks, Dan.

On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 8:54 AM, Daniel J. Matyola  wrote:
> Nice!
>
> I love the texture and the shine of the beans.  Of course, I'm a
> coffee nut, so that may influence my reaction, but I really like this
> "portrait."
>
> Dan Matyola
> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
>
>
> On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 8:42 AM, Bruce Walker  wrote:
>> Met up with Gerrit and his wife last week for coffee and conversation.
>> He showed me a preview of shots from their recent cruise -- great
>> stuff! I'm sure they'll appear here soon.
>>
>> Gerrit brought back bags of really interesting coffee from a few
>> points of call and some dark beans from Saudi Arabia, brewed EU-style,
>> were particularly fine ...
>>
>> http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/8723495641/lightbox/
>>
>> K20D, DA* 55/1.4 @ 2.2, 1/320th, ISO 400.
>>
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Re: PESO Dark roast

[Bruce Walker]

Thanks, Don!

On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 3:44 PM, Don Guthrie  wrote:
> That photo might even convert a non coffee person such as myself.
>
> pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote:
>>
>> Message: 3
>> Date: Mon, 13 May 2013 08:42:19 -0400
>> From: Bruce Walker
>> To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List
>> Subject: PESO Dark roast
>> Message-ID:
>>
>> 
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>>
>>
>> Met up with Gerrit and his wife last week for coffee and conversation.
>> He showed me a preview of shots from their recent cruise -- great
>> stuff! I'm sure they'll appear here soon.
>>
>> Gerrit brought back bags of really interesting coffee from a few
>> points of call and some dark beans from Saudi Arabia, brewed EU-style,
>> were particularly fine ...
>>
>> http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/8723495641/lightbox/
>>
>> K20D, DA* 55/1.4 @ 2.2, 1/320th, ISO 400.
>>
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Re: PESO Dark roast

[Bruce Walker]

Glad you liked it, Frank.

On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 8:28 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com
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> Love it!
>
> cheers,
> frank
>
> --- Original Message ---
>
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> Subject: PESO Dark roast
>
> Met up with Gerrit and his wife last week for coffee and conversation.
> He showed me a preview of shots from their recent cruise -- great
> stuff! I'm sure they'll appear here soon.
>
> Gerrit brought back bags of really interesting coffee from a few
> points of call and some dark beans from Saudi Arabia, brewed EU-style,
> were particularly fine ...
>
> http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/8723495641/lightbox/
>
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Re: Pentax K-30 "home-made" cable release?

[Larry Colen]

Pentax uses the same cable release as the low end Canon cameras,
so they are available premade for less than the individual parts
cost from places like linkdelight, dealextreme, ephotoinc etc.

I recently splurged and paid $20 or so for the intervalometer version.

On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 03:54:31PM +0300, Ciprian Dorin Craciun wrote:
> Hello all!
> 
> I was just wondering if anyone managed to build a home-made
> variant of the cable release for the Pentax K-30?
> 
> I've found the following links:
> 
>   http://www.hobbymaker.narod.ru/English/Articles/cable_sw_eng.htm
>   http://poildegris.free.fr/electronique/CS205/
>   http://www.photosig.com/articles/1088/article
>   http://www.digisniper.com/photography/tutorials/advanced/
> 
> However it doesn't seem to work for me...
> 
> From what I've seen I get 3V voltage between the middle contact
> and "ground" (contact A and B in the image below), but no voltage
> between C and B, or A and B for that matter. (And just coupling A and
> B doesn't either focus or shot the image, neither does C and B. I
> haven't tried all three together.)
> 
>   http://www.photosig.com/articles/1088/CS-205-schema.gif
> 
> Any hints here?
> 
> Thanks,
> Ciprian.
> 
> 
> P.S.: Initially I've sent this email to the Pentax users mailing
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> hope I have more luck on this one. :)
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Re: A moment of silence, please

[Larry Colen]

On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 09:50:03AM -0400, Doug Brewer wrote:
> My beloved 77 f/1.8 has died. It no longer focuses at all. I think I
> shall take to my bed.

My sympathy and condolences. I feel your pain.
A couple of nights ago, I noticed that the focus ring on mine was
wobbly, and the barrel shifts around a bit too.  I had a similar
problem a while back with my 31, which I sent off to Pentax, followed
by a big chunk of money, and it came back working just fine.

Mine isn't in critical shape at the moment, but even worse than the
cost of repairs will be doing without it for a while,  It is one of 
my most used lenses, and the closest I have is a 90/2.8.

I have considered picking up an 85/1.4 to use while the 77 is in the shop.

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Re: Pentax K-30 "home-made" cable release?

[Ciprian Dorin Craciun]

On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 8:21 PM, Larry Colen  wrote:
> Pentax uses the same cable release as the low end Canon cameras,
> so they are available premade for less than the individual parts
> cost from places like linkdelight, dealextreme, ephotoinc etc.

I didn't know about the compatibility with Cannon (someone else
also suggested this on the pentax-users mailing list).


I'll check both E-bay, DealExtreme, etc., unfortunately there are
a few disadvantages:
* I hope they ship in Romania;
* it will take forever to get them; (2-3 weeks at least if from China;)
* I'll have to go to customs (if not shipped from EU), and I have
no idea what fee they'll apply (it also depends on the customs officer
"mood");


> I recently splurged and paid $20 or so for the intervalometer version.

There is a single Pentax reseller in Romania that has it, and as
I've said on the pentax-users mailing list:

As a side note about costs, in Romania where I live, the CS-205
from Pentax costs about 35 pounds (after roughly applying exchange
rate), and the "home made" parts at most 2 pounds. I don't want to be
cheep, but paying for the CS-205 almost 10% of the camera cost seems a
little bit too much... (And unfortunately there is only one Pentax
reseller.)


This means roughly 50 US$ only for the basic CS-205 version...

Ciprian.

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Re: Pentax K-30 "home-made" cable release?

[Ciprian Dorin Craciun]

Ok. Based on the feedback I've received, I've managed to make it work:
* the previously cited articles are correct, and they work on the
K-30; thus based on the schema below, to focus connect A and B, and
for trigger both A, B and C together (only B and C doesn't work);
  http://www.photosig.com/articles/1088/CS-205-schema.gif
* for the focus to work it must be enabled in the custom functions
menu (search for the entry with "remote control" in the name);

Ciprian.


On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 3:54 PM, Ciprian Dorin Craciun
 wrote:
> Hello all!
>
> I was just wondering if anyone managed to build a home-made
> variant of the cable release for the Pentax K-30?
>
> I've found the following links:
>
>   http://www.hobbymaker.narod.ru/English/Articles/cable_sw_eng.htm
>   http://poildegris.free.fr/electronique/CS205/
>   http://www.photosig.com/articles/1088/article
>   http://www.digisniper.com/photography/tutorials/advanced/
>
> However it doesn't seem to work for me...
>
> From what I've seen I get 3V voltage between the middle contact
> and "ground" (contact A and B in the image below), but no voltage
> between C and B, or A and B for that matter. (And just coupling A and
> B doesn't either focus or shot the image, neither does C and B. I
> haven't tried all three together.)
>
>   http://www.photosig.com/articles/1088/CS-205-schema.gif
>
> Any hints here?
>
> Thanks,
> Ciprian.
>
>
> P.S.: Initially I've sent this email to the Pentax users mailing
> list (Yahoo), but so far no answers (granted since yesterday), and I
> hope I have more luck on this one. :)

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Re: PESO, birding with the 35mm macro, again

[Larry Colen]

On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 05:18:37AM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote:
> It's funny how much that young chick looks like an old man. :-)
> Excellent, clear detail.

Thanks Bruce, also Dan, Don, Aahz, Marnie and all those that looked.

The image that came to my mind was the Penguin from the old Batman TV show.

One detail that I forgot to mention to Aahz regarding lens sharpness 
is that almost any decent lens is going to be nice and sharp in the f/8-f/11
range. So it is important to use lenses where they are the strongest.
I suspect that my DA35 macro is a lot sharper than the 18-250 at 35mm and f/4.
It's nearly infinitely sharper at f/2.8, or at 1:1 magnification.


> 
> On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 3:04 AM, Larry Colen  wrote:
> > Sometimes, one can get a surprisingly good clear photo of a wild bird with 
> > a 35mm lens.
> >
> > http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/8737901916/
> >
> > I did change to the 18-250 about halfway through the set, if folks are 
> > interested:
> > http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157633476487025/
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PESO - Nightshot - "American Pie II"

[Eactivist]

I did take some shots of the oil refinery last  night after it got darker.

I was just disappointed with what I felt was a  lack of sharpness. Or not 
as sharp as I was hoping for.

Anyway, let's see  if you guys like this one  better...

http://mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/pie2.html

Still  open to suggestions on how to do night photography. And any and all 
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K-5 II body: $778 (amazon seller)

[Darren Addy]

There is now a seller listing a "NEW" Pentax K-5 II body for $20 less
than what I paid from Electronics Basket ($778) if you care to roll
the dice.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0099J8A2S/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1368555648&sr=8-1&keywords=K-5+ii+body&condition=new


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Re: Pentax K-30 "home-made" cable release?

[Larry Colen]

On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 08:32:57PM +0300, Ciprian Dorin Craciun wrote:
> 
> 
> > I recently splurged and paid $20 or so for the intervalometer version.
> 
> There is a single Pentax reseller in Romania that has it, and as
> I've said on the pentax-users mailing list:
> 
> As a side note about costs, in Romania where I live, the CS-205
> from Pentax costs about 35 pounds (after roughly applying exchange
> rate), and the "home made" parts at most 2 pounds. I don't want to be
> cheep, but paying for the CS-205 almost 10% of the camera cost seems a
> little bit too much... (And unfortunately there is only one Pentax
> reseller.)
> 
> 
> This means roughly 50 US$ only for the basic CS-205 version...

What I bought wasn't the Pentax unit, but what I believe is a Yongnuo
(it's probably down in my car). I might have paid as much as $30 for it.


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PESO: Kentucky Spring Breeze

[Walt]

Well, I stepped across the road in front of my house to grab a few quick 
shots of the horses in the pasture. It's an absolutely gorgeous day -- 
balmy temps in the upper 70's to lower 80's with a soft southern breeze.


http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8739438800/
K-5, F 50/1.7, f/2.8, ISO 160, 1/1250 sec

Comments and suggestions gladly accepted!

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Re: PESO: Scarlet Honeysuckle

[Daniel J. Matyola]

That's exactly why I have three plants in my yard, Don.  I love
hummers, although they frustrate the hell out my me photographically.

Dan Matyola
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On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 11:47 AM, Don Guthrie  wrote:
> Other than the title sounding like the name of a stripper, those look like a
> humming birds dream.
>
> pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote:
>>
>> Message: 11
>> Date: Tue, 14 May 2013 09:29:04 -0400
>> From: "Daniel J. Matyola"
>> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
>> Subject: PESO: Scarlet Honeysuckle
>> Message-ID:
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>> 
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>>
>>
>> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17304996
>>
>> Kr with FA 100mm 2.8 macro
>> Comments are invited.
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PESO Kanzan Dusk 2

[Bruce Walker]

Here's my own recent dusk photography result, from our backyard Kanzan
Cherry standard, giving one of its best shows this year:

http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/8722338154/lightbox/

I lit this with an AF540FGZ inside a 36" umbrella softbox on a 9-foot
stand that I extended up into the tree. I stood on a ladder and
composed until I got the clouds in behind. I also added a green gel to
the flash and colour-corrected that in Lightroom which caused the sky
and clouds to go pinker to better match the flowers.

K20D, DA* 55/1.4 @ 6.3, 1/160th, ISO 100; Lightroom, Photoshop.

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Re: PESO Kanzan Dusk 2

[Walt]

Beautiful, Bruce!

The color and light are just gorgeous!

-- Walt


On 5/14/2013 2:42 PM, Bruce Walker wrote:

Here's my own recent dusk photography result, from our backyard Kanzan
Cherry standard, giving one of its best shows this year:

http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/8722338154/lightbox/

I lit this with an AF540FGZ inside a 36" umbrella softbox on a 9-foot
stand that I extended up into the tree. I stood on a ladder and
composed until I got the clouds in behind. I also added a green gel to
the flash and colour-corrected that in Lightroom which caused the sky
and clouds to go pinker to better match the flowers.

K20D, DA* 55/1.4 @ 6.3, 1/160th, ISO 100; Lightroom, Photoshop.

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Re: PESO - The Old Home Office - 1974

[Charles Robinson]

On May 14, 2013, at 10:09 , George Sinos  wrote:

> I ran across a few old slides that reminded me of how things were done
> before the Internet.  Man, there isn't much in these photos that
> hasn't been replaced.
> 
> 
> 

Fascinating.  I love it!

 -Charles

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Re: PESO Kanzan Dusk 2

[Daniel J. Matyola]

Lovely!  I like the composition, with the clouds, and the lighting.

Is a Kanzan Cherry the same as the Kwanzan (which is what I was told
mine are)?  The blooms are the same, but perhaps the rest of the tree
is a bit different.

Dan Matyola
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On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 3:42 PM, Bruce Walker  wrote:
> Here's my own recent dusk photography result, from our backyard Kanzan
> Cherry standard, giving one of its best shows this year:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/8722338154/lightbox/
>
> I lit this with an AF540FGZ inside a 36" umbrella softbox on a 9-foot
> stand that I extended up into the tree. I stood on a ladder and
> composed until I got the clouds in behind. I also added a green gel to
> the flash and colour-corrected that in Lightroom which caused the sky
> and clouds to go pinker to better match the flowers.
>
> K20D, DA* 55/1.4 @ 6.3, 1/160th, ISO 100; Lightroom, Photoshop.
>
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Re: PESO - The Old Home Office - 1974

[Daniel J. Matyola]

Ah yes, I remember it well .. .. ..
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On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 4:36 PM, Charles Robinson  wrote:
> On May 14, 2013, at 10:09 , George Sinos  wrote:
>
>> I ran across a few old slides that reminded me of how things were done
>> before the Internet.  Man, there isn't much in these photos that
>> hasn't been replaced.
>>
>> 
>>
>
> Fascinating.  I love it!
>
>  -Charles
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Re: PESO: Kentucky Spring Breeze

[Daniel J. Matyola]

Nice pose and nice details, especially in the coat.  Fine image.

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On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 3:29 PM, Walt  wrote:
> Well, I stepped across the road in front of my house to grab a few quick
> shots of the horses in the pasture. It's an absolutely gorgeous day -- balmy
> temps in the upper 70's to lower 80's with a soft southern breeze.
>
> http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8739438800/
> K-5, F 50/1.7, f/2.8, ISO 160, 1/1250 sec
>
> Comments and suggestions gladly accepted!
>
> -- Walt
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Re: PESO - Nightshot - "American Pie II"

[Jack Davis]

I feel like the overall image is too dark. The lights are nothing but spots. If 
they were to illuminate the structure here and there, edge sharpness would very 
likely be apparent.
Using a small aperture would produce a star effect, but add only to the 
impression of sharp. 

Jack

- Original Message -
From: "eactiv...@aol.com" 
To: pdml@pdml.net
Cc: 
Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 11:15 AM
Subject: PESO - Nightshot - "American Pie II"

I did take some shots of the oil refinery last  night after it got darker.

I was just disappointed with what I felt was a  lack of sharpness. Or not 
as sharp as I was hoping for.

Anyway, let's see  if you guys like this one  better...

http://mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/pie2.html

Still  open to suggestions on how to do night photography. And any and all 
comments  welcome.

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Re: PESO: Kentucky Spring Breeze

[Bruce Walker]

A fine shot of a magnificent beast, Walt. Good stuff!

On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 3:29 PM, Walt  wrote:
> Well, I stepped across the road in front of my house to grab a few quick
> shots of the horses in the pasture. It's an absolutely gorgeous day -- balmy
> temps in the upper 70's to lower 80's with a soft southern breeze.
>
> http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8739438800/
> K-5, F 50/1.7, f/2.8, ISO 160, 1/1250 sec
>
> Comments and suggestions gladly accepted!
>
> -- Walt
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PESO - Fire on the Water

[knarftheria...@gmail.com]

Last of the sunrise photos from last week. I like the colours in this one best. 
Also like the sun's reflection on the water:

 http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/05/fire-on-water.html?m=1

But I did like the bird in the last one. Oh well...

Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.

Cheers,
frank 

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RE: PESO: Kentucky Spring Breeze

[knarftheria...@gmail.com]

That is really pretty. Your fill lighting is very effective.

Overall a terrific photo!

cheers,
frank

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From: Walt 
Sent: May 14, 2013 5/14/13
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Subject: PESO: Kentucky Spring Breeze

Well, I stepped across the road in front of my house to grab a few quick 
shots of the horses in the pasture. It's an absolutely gorgeous day -- 
balmy temps in the upper 70's to lower 80's with a soft southern breeze.

http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8739438800/
K-5, F 50/1.7, f/2.8, ISO 160, 1/1250 sec

Comments and suggestions gladly accepted!

-- Walt

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RE: PESO: Kentucky Spring Breeze

[knarftheria...@gmail.com]

Oops! Let's try that again. My previous post was intended for Bruce's cherry 
blossoms.

Yours is a beautiful portrait, Walt! The mane flowing in the breeze sets it off 
perfectly!

cheers,
frank

--- Original Message ---

From: Walt 
Sent: May 14, 2013 5/14/13
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Subject: PESO: Kentucky Spring Breeze

Well, I stepped across the road in front of my house to grab a few quick 
shots of the horses in the pasture. It's an absolutely gorgeous day -- 
balmy temps in the upper 70's to lower 80's with a soft southern breeze.

http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8739438800/
K-5, F 50/1.7, f/2.8, ISO 160, 1/1250 sec

Comments and suggestions gladly accepted!

-- Walt

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RE: PESO Kanzan Dusk 2

[knarftheria...@gmail.com]

Let's try this again, this time on the right thread:

Very effective use of fill, Bruce. Lovely blossoms and wonderful light (both 
yours and nature's) make for a lovely photo!

cheers,
frank

--- Original Message ---

From: Bruce Walker 
Sent: May 14, 2013 5/14/13
To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List 
Subject: PESO Kanzan Dusk 2

Here's my own recent dusk photography result, from our backyard Kanzan
Cherry standard, giving one of its best shows this year:

http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/8722338154/lightbox/

I lit this with an AF540FGZ inside a 36" umbrella softbox on a 9-foot
stand that I extended up into the tree. I stood on a ladder and
composed until I got the clouds in behind. I also added a green gel to
the flash and colour-corrected that in Lightroom which caused the sky
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RE: PESO - Nightshot - "American Pie II"

[knarftheria...@gmail.com]

I think it's wonderful. Not too dark to my eye, the inky sky looks about right 
and sets off the lights nicely. Nice composition. 

Cheers,
frank 

--- Original Message ---

From: eactiv...@aol.com
Sent: May 14, 2013 5/14/13
To: pdml@pdml.net
Subject: PESO - Nightshot - "American Pie II"

I did take some shots of the oil refinery last  night after it got darker.

I was just disappointed with what I felt was a  lack of sharpness. Or not 
as sharp as I was hoping for.

Anyway, let's see  if you guys like this one  better...

http://mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/pie2.html

Still  open to suggestions on how to do night photography. And any and all 
comments  welcome.

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RE: PESO, Open

[knarftheria...@gmail.com]

So do I. Very interesting composition, wonderful use of light, terrific photo.

Cheers,
frank

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From: Larry Colen 
Sent: May 14, 2013 5/14/13
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Subject: PESO, Open

Upon reflection, I decided that I like this one:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/8737962280/in/photostream

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RE: PESO, birding with the 35mm macro, again

[knarftheria...@gmail.com]

How in the hell did you ever get that close??

Speaking of hell that's a hell of a shot!

cheers,
frank

--- Original Message ---

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Sent: May 14, 2013 5/14/13
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Subject: PESO, birding with the 35mm macro, again

Sometimes, one can get a surprisingly good clear photo of a wild bird with a 
35mm lens.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/8737901916/

I did change to the 18-250 about halfway through the set, if folks are 
interested:
http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157633476487025/

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Re: DA177012261236401B.resized | Roman Melihhov Photography

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On Sat, May 11, 2013, Roman Melihhov wrote:
>
> http://roman.blakout.net/picture.php?/566/category/66
> 
> DA 17-70mm is my absolute favorite because of the focal range and
> its sharpness. What I slightly dislike here, on this picture is that I
> had shadow enchancement on and it reduced contrast rather than making
> shadows and colors bit deeper.

Maybe you missed it, but a couple of months ago I asked about shadow
enhancement and was told rather firmly not to bother, if one's using RAW
files (which one should be).
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Re:PESO - To the Pointe

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Thanks, Don! You see it the way I do, it seems.

;-)

Thanks to those who looked and commented.

Cheers,
frank

--- Original Message ---

From: Don Guthrie 
Sent: May 13, 2013 5/13/13
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Subject: Re:PESO - To the Pointe

Fascinating photo of the ordinary in great light. Love the glow. 
Wonderful large art print.

pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote:
> Message: 3
> Date: Sun, 12 May 2013 15:15:38 + (UTC)
> From:"knarftheria...@gmail.com"  
> To:PDML@pdml.net
> Subject: PESO - To the Pointe
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> http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/05/to-pointe.html?m=1
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> Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.
>
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RE: PESO: Scarlet Honeysuckle

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Beautiful light!

cheers,
frank

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Subject: PESO: Scarlet Honeysuckle

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17304996

Kr with FA 100mm 2.8 macro
Comments are invited.

Dan Matyola
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RE: A moment of silence, please

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:-(

Yours in solemn brotherhood,
frank

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Subject: A moment of silence, please

My beloved 77 f/1.8 has died. It no longer focuses at all. I think I 
shall take to my bed.

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Re: PESO, Open

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On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 10:43:42PM +, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:
> So do I. Very interesting composition, wonderful use of light, terrific photo.

Thanks Frank.

It was a classic case of looking up, seeing something fun, and 
pulling my camera out of my fanny pack.

The exposure wasn't quite right in the first couple of tries, 
but by the time I'd looked down, adjusted things and looked 
back up, the sun had gone behind clouds, and, well this is what I got.


> 
> Cheers,
> frank
> 
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> From: Larry Colen 
> Sent: May 14, 2013 5/14/13
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> 
> Upon reflection, I decided that I like this one:
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/8737962280/in/photostream
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Re: PESO, birding with the 35mm macro, again

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On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 10:45:52PM +, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:
> How in the hell did you ever get that close??

The babies had just gotten mobile enough to start 
exploring the world outside the nest in the hedge 
next to the sidewalk.  As far as they were concerned,
other living things only existed to feed them, they had
little if any fear.

Momma bird wasn't too happy though.  My friend Laurence was
taking photos with her phone, and my even have one of 
me taking a photo of baby, with angry Momma standing on my head.

> 
> Speaking of hell that's a hell of a shot!

Thanks.
I have almost no time to go out shooting these days, so
I just keep my camera with me and grab the shots when
I see them.

> 
> cheers,
> frank
> 
> --- Original Message ---
> 
> From: Larry Colen 
> Sent: May 14, 2013 5/14/13
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> Subject: PESO, birding with the 35mm macro, again
> 
> Sometimes, one can get a surprisingly good clear photo of a wild bird with a 
> 35mm lens.
> 
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/8737901916/
> 
> I did change to the 18-250 about halfway through the set, if folks are 
> interested:
> http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157633476487025/
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Re: PESO Kanzan Dusk 2

[Larry Colen]

On Tue, May 14, 2013 at 03:42:47PM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote:
> Here's my own recent dusk photography result, from our backyard Kanzan
> Cherry standard, giving one of its best shows this year:
> 
> http://www.flickr.com/bruce_m_walker/8722338154/lightbox/
> 
> I lit this with an AF540FGZ inside a 36" umbrella softbox on a 9-foot
> stand that I extended up into the tree. I stood on a ladder and
> composed until I got the clouds in behind. I also added a green gel to
> the flash and colour-corrected that in Lightroom which caused the sky
> and clouds to go pinker to better match the flowers.

Excellent job.  I love the way you took two subjects that are 
each nominally cliche, and came up with something new, different
and really nice.


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Re: GESO - Pentax Q - too qute

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On Sat, May 11, 2013, Derby Chang wrote:
> 
> Only two quibbles. Battery life is qrap. My only battery lasted
> 2hrs, which ended proceedings quickly. And the Q needs a fast wide
> lens. Otherwise, I am a happy chappy. Ergonomics superb, great
> little sensor, and so darned qute
> 
> http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/05/pentaxq/index.html

What's that on top of the Q?
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Ennoblement of a sort.

[P.J. Alling]

I just scored a pair of 1 TB USB 3.0 external drives for the magnificent 
sum of $39.00 a piece.  I remember spending that much on a box of 5 1/4 
inch floppies...


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Re: PESO - Fire on the Water

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That's a very cool shot too, Frank. Each one of them brings something
to the table. You'll just have to keep 'em all. :-)

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> Last of the sunrise photos from last week. I like the colours in this one 
> best. Also like the sun's reflection on the water:
>
>  http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/05/fire-on-water.html?m=1
>
> But I did like the bird in the last one. Oh well...
>
> Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.
>
> Cheers,
> frank
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Re: Ennoblement of a sort.

[Larry Colen]

Welcome to the 21st century. 

"P.J. Alling"  wrote:

>I just scored a pair of 1 TB USB 3.0 external drives for the
>magnificent 
>sum of $39.00 a piece.  I remember spending that much on a box of 5 1/4
>
>inch floppies...

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Re: PESO - Nightshot - "American Pie II"

[Eactivist]

Thanks, frank. Well, it's for a photography class, part of a greater theme  
I am working on. I doubt I can do much better, but I'll take it in this 
week and  see if the teacher has any suggestions.

Time to move on to another  idea.

Marnie aka Doe :-)
 
Jack -- I decided against a lower aperture because supposed to make the  
light even more astigmatic.
 
Marnie aka Doe 

In a message dated 5/14/2013 3:41:06 P.M. Pacific  Daylight Time, 
knarftheria...@gmail.com writes:
I think it's wonderful. Not  too dark to my eye, the inky sky looks about 
right and sets off the lights  nicely. Nice composition. 

Cheers,
frank 
 


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From: eactiv...@aol.com
Sent:  May 14, 2013 5/14/13
To: pdml@pdml.net
Subject: PESO - Nightshot -  "American Pie II"

I did take some shots of the oil refinery last   night after it got darker.

I was just disappointed with what I felt was  a  lack of sharpness. Or not 
as sharp as I was hoping  for.

Anyway, let's see  if you guys like this one   better...

http://mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/pie2.html

Still   open to suggestions on how to do night photography. And any and all 
 
comments  welcome.

Marnie aka Doe :-)  


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RE: GESO - Pentax Q - too qute

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#15 is beautiful. Amazing light and such an expression!

The rest of the gallery is merely wonderful.

Cheers,
frank

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Sent: May 11, 2013 5/11/13
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Subject: GESO - Pentax Q - too qute


Only two quibbles. Battery life is qrap. My only battery lasted 2hrs, 
which ended proceedings quickly. And the Q needs a fast wide lens. 
Otherwise, I am a happy chappy. Ergonomics superb, great little sensor, 
and so darned qute

http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/05/pentaxq/index.html

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PESO - Springtastic

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It's cherry blossom time; someone seems jealous:

 http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/05/springtastic.html?m=1

Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.

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Re: PESO - Nightshot - "American Pie"

[Ann Sanfedele]

Position really good, I think -- I like the geometry..
keep at it - I think I like this one better than the second -

ann

On 5/14/2013 12:25, eactiv...@aol.com wrote:

Yup. Will try again. Heck it's the first time  I've used my remote. Which
turned out to be supereasy.

Marnie aka Doe  :-)  Unfortunately for this refinery, my choices of
positioning to take  shots is very limited.

In a message dated 5/14/2013 9:10:43 A.M. Pacific  Daylight Time,
shark50...@gmail.com writes:
Great start and worthy of  revisiting. The IS thing can go either way and
Canon may be in the leave on  all the time for longer lenses but I would
try it w/o. Next time stay there  until it gets really dark; these
cameras have the eyes of an owl.   Mirror lock-up to limit vibration
might make a difference but I have never  tried it. Perfection is
illusive in night photography. Enough platitudes to  keep you going back,
I hope.

pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote:

  Message: 4
Date: Tue, 14 May 2013 11:04:17 -0400 (EDT)
  From:eactiv...@aol.com
To:pdml@pdml.net
Subject: PESO -  Nightshot - "American Pie"
  Message-ID:<21f3b.511a3b82.3ec3a...@aol.com>
Content-Type:  text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"

Okay, I took a stab at night  photography of the  local oil refinery.

I used a tripod,  remote, 2 second timer setting, shot  in manual, ISO

100,

f/11, and  1/4 a second (lower than that I wasn't getting  enough  light).

And I found my best results were right before it  got  really dark. But

they

came out not very sharp (although I used  a good lens). As  I drove away I
realized I forgot to turn off the  lens IS (I used a Canon). So I  guess I
have to try again with it  off and see if I do  better.

  http://mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/pie.html

Any   suggestions about what different f stops, etc. to use for a better
  result,  please feel free to let me know.

Marnie aka  Doe:-)





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Re: PESO - Springtastic

[Jack Davis]

LOL!
 
Jack


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Subject: PESO - Springtastic

It's cherry blossom time; someone seems jealous:

http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/05/springtastic.html?m=1

Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.

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Re: PESO - Fire on the Water

[Daniel J. Matyola]

lovely Frank, lovely

Dan Matyola
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> Last of the sunrise photos from last week. I like the colours in this one 
> best. Also like the sun's reflection on the water:
>
>  http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/05/fire-on-water.html?m=1
>
> But I did like the bird in the last one. Oh well...
>
> Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.
>
> Cheers,
> frank
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Re: PESO - Nightshot - "American Pie II"

[Paul Stenquist]

I like it. The yellow bits of light against deep blue are appealing.

Paul via phone

On May 14, 2013, at 6:40 PM, "knarftheria...@gmail.com" 
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> I think it's wonderful. Not too dark to my eye, the inky sky looks about 
> right and sets off the lights nicely. Nice composition. 
> 
> Cheers,
> frank 
> 
> --- Original Message ---
> 
> From: eactiv...@aol.com
> Sent: May 14, 2013 5/14/13
> To: pdml@pdml.net
> Subject: PESO - Nightshot - "American Pie II"
> 
> I did take some shots of the oil refinery last  night after it got darker.
> 
> I was just disappointed with what I felt was a  lack of sharpness. Or not 
> as sharp as I was hoping for.
> 
> Anyway, let's see  if you guys like this one  better...
> 
> http://mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/pie2.html
> 
> Still  open to suggestions on how to do night photography. And any and all 
> comments  welcome.
> 
> Marnie aka Doe :-)  
> 
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Peso - Cotty, the model

[Ann Sanfedele]

couldn't resist this - I had taken a walk downdown to the south street 
seaport, which is still pretty much not in operation.


Not exactly the first peso after surgery I imagined I'd show but...

http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2012-and-all-that/21847075_D88Ngw/1/2513188487_WgLJDBp/Large

ann



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