Re: PESO: Pillar Glow
Thanks, John. It's a great tip and will come in very handy to get rid of those pesky wires. I had to clone out 4 from this image, and it was a major pain in the butt. On Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 3:48 AM, John wrote: > One trick is to take two photos from points 5 to 10 feet apart that are > parallel to the facade of the building & combine them in Photoshop. The > perspective distortion is automatically reduced in the combining. Leave > some extra room on the left of the building from the left position & > leave some extra room on the right when shooting from the right position. > > Once you combine them you've got some extra room along the edges if you > need to do further perspective correction. > > This may explain it better than I'm able to: > > http://mikahirsimaki.blogspot.com/2013/01/photoshop-easy-way-to-remove-objects-in.html > > > On 1/21/2014 5:44 PM, Attila Boros wrote: >> >> Thanks, Bruce. Unfortunately I couldn't stand perfectly parallel to >> the building, there were cars in the way. There was significant >> distortion and I couldn't reduce it further without loosing part of >> the image. >> >> On Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 12:36 AM, Bruce Walker >> wrote: >>> >>> Impressive lighting, well rendered in b&w. Because most of the lines >>> are straight, I'd prefer to see the perspective distortion reduced. >>> >>> On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 4:57 PM, Attila Boros >>> wrote: Another night shot from my hometown: http://1x.com/photo/452576 It's the building of the national bank. > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.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: VESO -- Video Every So Often
Naughty, naughty. Brilliant choreography. Alan C -Original Message- From: Igor Roshchin Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2014 8:49 AM To: PDML@pdml.net Subject: VESO -- Video Every So Often I am not a videographer, but every so often use the Pentax DSLR to grab a few videos. I love the quality that my K5 IIs produces (If I don't mess up it too badly). Unfortunately, with K5's bug in the codec, uploading to youtube requires an additional conversion step (to avoid a regular clicking sound). Last night I finally loaded the videos from Denver Fusion Exchange that was about 10 days ago. Here is one of the short demos (alternative tango) that looks great (not the video itself which was not sharp in this case, but the dance): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FynUpbhXuqs Cheers, Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.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: Pillar Glow
Thanks, Brian. I tried to correct the perspective a bit more. It's a tight crop now, but I can live with that: http://500px.com/photo/58587096 I've also uploaded the corrected version to 1x.com but it takes time before it will be refreshed. On Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 3:25 AM, Brian Walters wrote: > Quoting Bruce Walker : > >> Impressive lighting, well rendered in b&w. Because most of the lines >> are straight, I'd prefer to see the perspective distortion reduced. > > > > I agree. The lighting is very nice but the top of the building slopes to > the right. It should be easy to adjust it up a bit. > > Overall the whole building seems to be compressed vertically but that might > be the way it is. If not, a bit of vertical distortion would help. > > > > Cheers > > Brian > > ++ > Brian Walters > Western Sydney Australia > http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ > > > >> >> On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 4:57 PM, Attila Boros >> wrote: >>> >>> Another night shot from my hometown: >>> >>> http://1x.com/photo/452576 >>> >>> It's the building of the national bank. >>> >>> -- >>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>> PDML@pdml.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.
VESO -- Video Every So Often
I am not a videographer, but every so often use the Pentax DSLR to grab a few videos. I love the quality that my K5 IIs produces (If I don't mess up it too badly). Unfortunately, with K5's bug in the codec, uploading to youtube requires an additional conversion step (to avoid a regular clicking sound). Last night I finally loaded the videos from Denver Fusion Exchange that was about 10 days ago. Here is one of the short demos (alternative tango) that looks great (not the video itself which was not sharp in this case, but the dance): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FynUpbhXuqs Cheers, Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESOs [GESO] -- Fusion of expression
Thank you, Frank! (The earlier response did not come through.) Igor Fri Jan 17 07:41:41 EST 2014 knarf wrote: Replied the other night but not sure it came through. Looked through all your galleries. Wonderful! Lots of emotion and movement comes through the photos. Cheers, frank Igor Roshchin wrote: > >Wed Jan 15 15:42:53 EST 2014 >Larry Colen wrote: > >> On Wed, Jan 15, 2014 at 10:57:59AM -0500, Igor Roshchin wrote: >> > >> > >> > And if after this many, you still want to see more, here is the >> > full set of galleries from that event: >> > http://42graphy.org/swing/lvfx/ >> > (It is a large gallery, but it is aimed at the event participants.) >> > >> > All comments are welcome. >> >> I enjoyed them. > >I am glad to hear that! Thanks! > >> >> > >> > Cheers, >> > >> > Igor >> > >> > PS. Larry: I am sure you'd recognize quite a few dancers and >> > musicians. >> >> Yup, quite a few. Were you at Denver? I was tempted to go, >> unfortunately I hate the vast majority of the music that they >> play at all the fusion events I've been to. And even the music >> I like tends to be stuff I find undanceable. :-( >> >> Are you coming out for bluesquake in SF in April? >> > >Yes, we were in Denver, - just got back. >It was fun. > >In general, - I am rather "capricious" about the music, and I did not >like all the sets and styles, - but there was plenty to my liking. >My feet/legs are still sore (and we had to take turns with Jane). > >I just looked at the playlists linked from >http://www.fusionexchange.org >and they don't reflect all musics played. >My main complaint music-wise would be about inadequate tango[-ish] >music (and when it was played). > >I doubt we are coming for bluesquake. > >Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: CMOS sensor for MF
Ricoh may want to stay in that business, but the 645D needed a refresh two years ago, so the question is will it be viable for them. On 1/21/2014 10:46 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: Nothing for granted, of course. I wrote that just because: 1 - A new CMOS sensor means a new generation of MF cameras. If Ricoh want to stay in that business (and I understand they want), they have to keep on pace. 2 - If Hasselblad now has a CMOS sensor suitable for them, Pentax can have it too. Dario -Messaggio originale- From: John Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 4:42 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: CMOS sensor for MF On 1/21/2014 9:21 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: Looks like we'll see an updated 645D sooner or later, featuring CMOS sensor technology: http://press.hasselblad.com/press-releases/2014/2014-01-21_h5d-50c.aspx Dario That's interesting, but someone is going to have to explain how Hasselblad's new sensor means anything about the 645D? -- A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant, and the crazy, crazier. - H.L.Mencken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Winter Weather Advisory.
A few years ago I remember shoveling about 6 inches of partly cloudy from around my car. That was the year that Connecticut got 100 inches of Snow a new record. This year it looks like it will be extraordinarily cold, but somewhat less precipitation. Though that's little comfort. Snow's still coming down here. Only 6 inches predicted but there's always a chance to get a lot more. On 1/21/2014 1:08 PM, John wrote: My area is supposed to get snow sometime tonight. Forecast is for one to two inches, which around here might as well be one to two feet. Anyway, If y'all don't hear from me for three days, notify the American Embassy. 8-D -- A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant more ignorant, and the crazy, crazier. - H.L.Mencken -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Low Rainbow
I was walking along the lake shore in Wanaka when I spotted a rainbow... http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/732/#peso Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Icy Beach
On Jan 22, 2014, at 1:05 pm, knarf wrote: > It's gotten cold again: > > http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2014/01/icy-beach.html?m=1 Can't be that cold, the water's still liquid :D I swam in 14C water on Saturday... with wetsuit, neoprene hat and neoprene socks! Don't think I'd want it much colder. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Weird Photoshop problem
On Jan 21, 2014, at 5:51 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > Brian Walters wrote: > >> Quoting Godfrey DiGiorgi : >> >>> On OS X, they are stored somewhere in ~/Library/Preferences/Adobe I >>> believe. I do a search for them when I need to cleanup a problem. I >>> think, but am not certain, that the Windows installation is >>> structured similarly. >> >> >> Holding down Alt, Ctrl, and Shift when starting Photoshop should >> produce a dialog box asking if you want to delete the >> preferences/settings file. >> >> More here: >> >> http://forums.adobe.com/thread/375776 > > Yep. That reset all the preferences settings. Didn't affect the HDR > problem though... Hmm. I'm out of ideas as to what might be going on. Doesn't make much sense.. G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
GESO: Lindis Pass
We had stunning weather for our trip home from Wanaka so we stopped at the summit of the Lindis Pass to take in the view... http://gallery.multi.net.nz/gallery/51/#geso Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Whitebird
Nice shot. I spent a couple of weeks in Ashburton about 14 years ago. Nice town. Paul via phone > On Jan 21, 2014, at 9:27 PM, David Mann wrote: > > Here's the first one from our trip. We stopped at the Ashburton Domain > aviary to see their albino blackbird. > > It's a bit of a strange crop but the rest of the frame wasn't very > interesting except for the parrot. > > http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/724/#peso > > Cheers, > Dave > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Winter Weather Advisory.
Rick Womer wrote: >One to two inches. Oh, the horror. (yawn) > >Rick >(10 in. in Philly and still coming down; veteran of 8y in Rochester NY) I remember several instances of digging out from 3 feet of snow in Rochester (just the other day it occurred to me that Lisa and I were daft for not buying a snow blower). We're supposedly getting around 10 inches here in Boston. They've pre-emptively closed the public schools for tomorrow. And tomorrow is supposed to be the first day of classes for me. Let's see if that happens. I just discovered I'mm teaching an extra class this semester. Big hassle but I need the money... -- Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia www.robertstech.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.
PESO: Whitebird
Here's the first one from our trip. We stopped at the Ashburton Domain aviary to see their albino blackbird. It's a bit of a strange crop but the rest of the frame wasn't very interesting except for the parrot. http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/724/#peso Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Weird Photoshop problem
Bill wrote: >On 21/01/2014 7:10 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: >> Well, if I can't succeed in getting Photoshop's HDR feature fixed I'll >> buy a copy of Photomatix, which seems to work very well indeed. >> >> In general it's faster and more versatile than Photoshop. With one >> image I haven't been able to get the tonality I want the way I did >> with Photoshop (when it worked) but that may just be part of the >> learning curve I'll have to aspire towards - I've only been using >> Photomatix for an afternoon, after all. For 99% of what I've tried >> Photomatix is clearly better. And it's *much* faster. Looks like I'll >> be spending the $99.00. >> >A friend of mine who is much into HDR has IIRC, three different HDR >programs. He says that not all images work the same in all programs. I suppose that shouldn't be surprising given the nature of the beast (cramming 32 bits of color data into 16 or 8 bits) there are a lot of ways to do the mapping. With the particular image which I liked better in the Photoshop version I suspect it was because Photomatix did a *better* job or reconciling the multiple (hand-held) images than Photoshop: I didn't *want* the images perfectly matched up, dammit! My intentions and goals may be a bit different from the typical HDR user's... -- Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia www.robertstech.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: Weird Photoshop problem
On 21/01/2014 7:10 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Well, if I can't succeed in getting Photoshop's HDR feature fixed I'll buy a copy of Photomatix, which seems to work very well indeed. In general it's faster and more versatile than Photoshop. With one image I haven't been able to get the tonality I want the way I did with Photoshop (when it worked) but that may just be part of the learning curve I'll have to aspire towards - I've only been using Photomatix for an afternoon, after all. For 99% of what I've tried Photomatix is clearly better. And it's *much* faster. Looks like I'll be spending the $99.00. A friend of mine who is much into HDR has IIRC, three different HDR programs. He says that not all images work the same in all programs. bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: CMOS sensor for MF
Paul via phone > On Jan 21, 2014, at 8:51 PM, John wrote: > > OTOH, they do have Pentax DSLRs that they apparently don't care about > keeping up with the competition, so why should they see MF digital any > differently? > Pentax has kept up quite well in APS-C. Obviously they've chosen not to play in the 24x36 arena, so "keeping up" is irrelevant. They haven't kept up in pro video either. >> On 1/21/2014 5:02 PM, Dario Bonazza wrote: >> John, >> Ricoh CURRENTLY HAS a Pentax MF digital system to keep updated with >> competition. >> That does not apply to FF. >> >> Dario >> >> -Messaggio originale- From: John >> Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 10:58 PM >> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> Subject: Re: CMOS sensor for MF >> >> Both arguments apply equally well to why Ricoh should be bringing out a >> full-frame Pentax DSLR. Do you see that on the horizon as well? >> >>> On 1/21/2014 10:46 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: >>> Nothing for granted, of course. I wrote that just because: >>> >>> 1 - A new CMOS sensor means a new generation of MF cameras. If Ricoh >>> want to stay in that business (and I understand they want), they >>> have to keep on pace. 2 - If Hasselblad now has a CMOS sensor >>> suitable for them, Pentax can have it too. >>> >>> Dario >>> >>> -Messaggio originale- From: John Sent: Tuesday, January 21, >>> 2014 4:42 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: CMOS sensor >>> for MF >>> On 1/21/2014 9:21 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: Looks like we'll see an updated 645D sooner or later, featuring CMOS sensor technology: http://press.hasselblad.com/press-releases/2014/2014-01-21_h5d-50c.aspx >> Dario >>> >>> That's interesting, but someone is going to have to explain how >>> Hasselblad's new sensor means anything about the 645D? > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.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: CMOS sensor for MF
In what way is the K-3 not keeping up with state-of-the-art APS-C DSLRs? In fact I think it's a category leader presently. And the other current models: pretty much the same story in each of their respective categories. The only category where Pentax isn't keeping up is FF, which is a mythical one only kept alive by the whinging fanboy base. On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 8:51 PM, John wrote: > OTOH, they do have Pentax DSLRs that they apparently don't care about > keeping up with the competition, so why should they see MF digital any > differently? > > > On 1/21/2014 5:02 PM, Dario Bonazza wrote: >> >> John, >> Ricoh CURRENTLY HAS a Pentax MF digital system to keep updated with >> competition. >> That does not apply to FF. >> >> Dario >> >> -Messaggio originale- From: John >> Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 10:58 PM >> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> Subject: Re: CMOS sensor for MF >> >> Both arguments apply equally well to why Ricoh should be bringing out a >> full-frame Pentax DSLR. Do you see that on the horizon as well? >> >> On 1/21/2014 10:46 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: >>> >>> Nothing for granted, of course. I wrote that just because: >>> >>> 1 - A new CMOS sensor means a new generation of MF cameras. If Ricoh >>> want to stay in that business (and I understand they want), they >>> have to keep on pace. 2 - If Hasselblad now has a CMOS sensor >>> suitable for them, Pentax can have it too. >>> >>> Dario >>> >>> -Messaggio originale- From: John Sent: Tuesday, January 21, >>> 2014 4:42 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: CMOS sensor >>> for MF >>> >>> On 1/21/2014 9:21 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: Looks like we'll see an updated 645D sooner or later, featuring CMOS sensor technology: http://press.hasselblad.com/press-releases/2014/2014-01-21_h5d-50c.aspx >> Dario >>> >>> That's interesting, but someone is going to have to explain how >>> Hasselblad's new sensor means anything about the 645D? >>> >> > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. -- -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: OT: Winter Weather Advisory.
FWIW, the last time I remember them issuing an actual winter weather advisory for "one to two inches" was in 2000 when we ended up getting 24 inches dumped on us. Keep in mind that this is where 1/4 inch of snow prompted the school system to announce a mid-day closure that prompted a panic by the carpet-baggers leaving work causing 12 hours of grid-lock resulting in no school buses being able to get through to the schools & the kids having to shelter in place overnight. On 1/21/2014 7:58 PM, Rick Womer wrote: One to two inches. Oh, the horror. (yawn) Rick (10 in. in Philly and still coming down; veteran of 8y in Rochester NY) On Jan 21, 2014, at 1:08 PM, John wrote: My area is supposed to get snow sometime tonight. Forecast is for one to two inches, which around here might as well be one to two feet. Anyway, If y'all don't hear from me for three days, notify the American Embassy. 8-D -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: CMOS sensor for MF
OTOH, they do have Pentax DSLRs that they apparently don't care about keeping up with the competition, so why should they see MF digital any differently? On 1/21/2014 5:02 PM, Dario Bonazza wrote: John, Ricoh CURRENTLY HAS a Pentax MF digital system to keep updated with competition. That does not apply to FF. Dario -Messaggio originale- From: John Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 10:58 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: CMOS sensor for MF Both arguments apply equally well to why Ricoh should be bringing out a full-frame Pentax DSLR. Do you see that on the horizon as well? On 1/21/2014 10:46 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: Nothing for granted, of course. I wrote that just because: 1 - A new CMOS sensor means a new generation of MF cameras. If Ricoh want to stay in that business (and I understand they want), they have to keep on pace. 2 - If Hasselblad now has a CMOS sensor suitable for them, Pentax can have it too. Dario -Messaggio originale- From: John Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 4:42 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: CMOS sensor for MF On 1/21/2014 9:21 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: Looks like we'll see an updated 645D sooner or later, featuring CMOS sensor technology: http://press.hasselblad.com/press-releases/2014/2014-01-21_h5d-50c.aspx Dario That's interesting, but someone is going to have to explain how Hasselblad's new sensor means anything about the 645D? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Weird Photoshop problem
Brian Walters wrote: >Quoting Godfrey DiGiorgi : > >> On OS X, they are stored somewhere in ~/Library/Preferences/Adobe I >> believe. I do a search for them when I need to cleanup a problem. I >> think, but am not certain, that the Windows installation is >> structured similarly. > > >Holding down Alt, Ctrl, and Shift when starting Photoshop should >produce a dialog box asking if you want to delete the >preferences/settings file. > >More here: > >http://forums.adobe.com/thread/375776 Yep. That reset all the preferences settings. Didn't affect the HDR problem though... -- Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia www.robertstech.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: Pillar Glow
One trick is to take two photos from points 5 to 10 feet apart that are parallel to the facade of the building & combine them in Photoshop. The perspective distortion is automatically reduced in the combining. Leave some extra room on the left of the building from the left position & leave some extra room on the right when shooting from the right position. Once you combine them you've got some extra room along the edges if you need to do further perspective correction. This may explain it better than I'm able to: http://mikahirsimaki.blogspot.com/2013/01/photoshop-easy-way-to-remove-objects-in.html On 1/21/2014 5:44 PM, Attila Boros wrote: Thanks, Bruce. Unfortunately I couldn't stand perfectly parallel to the building, there were cars in the way. There was significant distortion and I couldn't reduce it further without loosing part of the image. On Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 12:36 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Impressive lighting, well rendered in b&w. Because most of the lines are straight, I'd prefer to see the perspective distortion reduced. On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 4:57 PM, Attila Boros wrote: Another night shot from my hometown: http://1x.com/photo/452576 It's the building of the national bank. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Icy Beach
Quoting knarf : It's gotten cold again: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2014/01/icy-beach.html?m=1 Comments welcome. Hope you enjoy. Bloody hell! I had to put on a fleecy-lined jacket just looking at it! -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Pillar Glow
Quoting Bruce Walker : Impressive lighting, well rendered in b&w. Because most of the lines are straight, I'd prefer to see the perspective distortion reduced. I agree. The lighting is very nice but the top of the building slopes to the right. It should be easy to adjust it up a bit. Overall the whole building seems to be compressed vertically but that might be the way it is. If not, a bit of vertical distortion would help. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 4:57 PM, Attila Boros wrote: Another night shot from my hometown: http://1x.com/photo/452576 It's the building of the national bank. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Weird Photoshop problem
Quoting Godfrey DiGiorgi : On OS X, they are stored somewhere in ~/Library/Preferences/Adobe I believe. I do a search for them when I need to cleanup a problem. I think, but am not certain, that the Windows installation is structured similarly. Holding down Alt, Ctrl, and Shift when starting Photoshop should produce a dialog box asking if you want to delete the preferences/settings file. More here: http://forums.adobe.com/thread/375776 -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Weird Photoshop problem
Well, if I can't succeed in getting Photoshop's HDR feature fixed I'll buy a copy of Photomatix, which seems to work very well indeed. In general it's faster and more versatile than Photoshop. With one image I haven't been able to get the tonality I want the way I did with Photoshop (when it worked) but that may just be part of the learning curve I'll have to aspire towards - I've only been using Photomatix for an afternoon, after all. For 99% of what I've tried Photomatix is clearly better. And it's *much* faster. Looks like I'll be spending the $99.00. -- Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia www.robertstech.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 - Big (and I mean *Big*) Duck
Quoting knarf :
Great title. So apt...
Fun photo!
Thanks, Frank, and thanks to everyone else who looked /commented.
Cheers
Brian
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Cheers,
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Re: Weird Photoshop problem
Two inches of snow? On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 8:00 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > There's something about having you stumped by a computer problem, Mark, that > makes me feel insecure. Earthquakes? Meteorites? Locusts? What's next??? > > On Jan 21, 2014, at 9:28 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: > >> Although I dislike HDR for "photography", as I find myself doing more >> and more "graphic design" work I often find it useful for >> design/illustration purposes. And now it's stopped working properly in >> Photoshop CS6. Every time I try it I get a useless, bright, washed-out >> look (the same images and settings render fine when processed on my >> laptop computer). >> >> I suppose I could just use my laptop, but I keep it at school most of >> the time and it *is* significantly slower than my desktop, so this is >> quite infuriating. Here's what I've tried so far: >> >> Using various pre-sets >> Processing HDR in 8, 16 and 32-bit modes >> Re-installing Photoshop >> Turning off ”Use Graphics Processor” in Photoshop preferences >> Swapping out the video card in my computer >> >> Nothing helps or even changes the problem in any way. I can't find any >> references to this issue on the web and I'm stumped. >> >> -- >> Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia >> www.robertstech.com >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- -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: Weird Photoshop problem
There's something about having you stumped by a computer problem, Mark, that makes me feel insecure. Earthquakes? Meteorites? Locusts? What's next??? On Jan 21, 2014, at 9:28 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: > Although I dislike HDR for "photography", as I find myself doing more > and more "graphic design" work I often find it useful for > design/illustration purposes. And now it's stopped working properly in > Photoshop CS6. Every time I try it I get a useless, bright, washed-out > look (the same images and settings render fine when processed on my > laptop computer). > > I suppose I could just use my laptop, but I keep it at school most of > the time and it *is* significantly slower than my desktop, so this is > quite infuriating. Here's what I've tried so far: > > Using various pre-sets > Processing HDR in 8, 16 and 32-bit modes > Re-installing Photoshop > Turning off ”Use Graphics Processor” in Photoshop preferences > Swapping out the video card in my computer > > Nothing helps or even changes the problem in any way. I can't find any > references to this issue on the web and I'm stumped. > > -- > Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia > www.robertstech.com > > > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Winter Weather Advisory.
One to two inches. Oh, the horror. (yawn) Rick (10 in. in Philly and still coming down; veteran of 8y in Rochester NY) On Jan 21, 2014, at 1:08 PM, John wrote: > My area is supposed to get snow sometime tonight. Forecast is for one > to two inches, which around here might as well be one to two feet. > > Anyway, If y'all don't hear from me for three days, notify the American > Embassy. > > 8-D > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.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: Weird Photoshop problem
On OS X, they are stored somewhere in ~/Library/Preferences/Adobe I believe. I do a search for them when I need to cleanup a problem. I think, but am not certain, that the Windows installation is structured similarly. Godfrey > On Jan 21, 2014, at 1:50 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > > Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > >> You re-installed photoshop, but did you clean out any and all user >> preferences? They're usually separate from the application's support files >> and are not automatically removed or updated with a re-install. >> >> I've helped out with several cases of ps and LR problems that were corrupted >> user preferences that survived application re-installation. > > Any idea where the user preferences are stored? I doubt that's the > issue because I have both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Photoshop > installed and they both show the same problem even though their user > preferences are clearly independent. I tried the 32-bit version and > all its preferences are at the installed defaults yet it still > exhibits the same symptoms. > > For reference, I've been using only the HDR pre-sets that are included > with Photoshop (particularly Scott Kelby's "Scott5" pre-set) and they > consistently show the same kind of problem as the baseline default.. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Icy Beach
Gives me shivers looking at it. :-) On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 7:05 PM, knarf wrote: > It's gotten cold again: > > http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2014/01/icy-beach.html?m=1 > > Comments welcome. Hope you enjoy. > > Cheers, > frank > “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- -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: GESO - Alt.Portraits of Madame X
Appreciated, Paul. On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 5:36 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Interesting experiment and a nice result. > > Paul via phone > >> On Jan 21, 2014, at 5:32 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> She got it, and liked it. :-) >> >> Thanks for the comment, John. >> >>> On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 10:43 AM, John wrote: >>> I like the last one because she looks like she just got one of Bob W's puns. >>> On 1/20/2014 4:42 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: When art model Eugenya offered to do a creative shoot, I was struck by the similarity of her profile to that of Mme. Gautreau, the subject of John Singer Sargent's 1884 oil painting, Portrait of Madame X [1]. She agreed to work on a "recreation" idea that I'd had bubbling on a back-burner for about two years. Note: four of the images in this series are rather NSFW, but the index images are all too small to be a problem, so this page is safe to open ... http://goo.gl/HPOiSz The original inspired-by image is #1, followed by 11 variations. K-3, DA* 16-50/2.8, ISO 200, 1/125th, on tripod AF540FGZ in 42" umbrella softbox, high camera-right AF540FGZ with Honl 1/8 grid, 45 degrees camera-right, focussed on face Lr + Ps Comments are of course welcome. -- 1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portrait_of_Madame_X 2014 is the 130th anniversary of the original. >> >> -- >> -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. > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- -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: PESO - Big (and I mean *Big*) Duck
Great title. So apt...
Fun photo!
Cheers,
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>
>I thought about using this image for the February PUG ('Feathered
>Friends'). Then I remembered it doesn't have feathers...
>
>http://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP5002-K5-1peso.html
>
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PESO - Icy Beach
It's gotten cold again: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2014/01/icy-beach.html?m=1 Comments welcome. Hope you enjoy. Cheers, frank “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Pillar Glow
Thanks, Bruce. Unfortunately I couldn't stand perfectly parallel to the building, there were cars in the way. There was significant distortion and I couldn't reduce it further without loosing part of the image. On Wed, Jan 22, 2014 at 12:36 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > Impressive lighting, well rendered in b&w. Because most of the lines > are straight, I'd prefer to see the perspective distortion reduced. > > On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 4:57 PM, Attila Boros wrote: >> Another night shot from my hometown: >> >> http://1x.com/photo/452576 >> >> It's the building of the national bank. >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. > > > > -- > -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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Alt.Portraits of Madame X
Interesting experiment and a nice result. Paul via phone > On Jan 21, 2014, at 5:32 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > > She got it, and liked it. :-) > > Thanks for the comment, John. > >> On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 10:43 AM, John wrote: >> I like the last one because she looks like she just got one of Bob W's puns. >> >>> On 1/20/2014 4:42 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: >>> >>> When art model Eugenya offered to do a creative shoot, I was struck by >>> the similarity of her profile to that of Mme. Gautreau, the subject of >>> John Singer Sargent's 1884 oil painting, Portrait of Madame X [1]. She >>> agreed to work on a "recreation" idea that I'd had bubbling on a >>> back-burner for about two years. >>> >>> Note: four of the images in this series are rather NSFW, but the index >>> images are all too small to be a problem, so this page is safe to open >>> ... >>> >>> http://goo.gl/HPOiSz >>> >>> The original inspired-by image is #1, followed by 11 variations. >>> >>> >>> K-3, DA* 16-50/2.8, ISO 200, 1/125th, on tripod >>> AF540FGZ in 42" umbrella softbox, high camera-right >>> AF540FGZ with Honl 1/8 grid, 45 degrees camera-right, focussed on face >>> Lr + Ps >>> >>> Comments are of course welcome. >>> >>> -- >>> 1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portrait_of_Madame_X >>> 2014 is the 130th anniversary of the original. > > -- > -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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Pillar Glow
Impressive lighting, well rendered in b&w. Because most of the lines are straight, I'd prefer to see the perspective distortion reduced. On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 4:57 PM, Attila Boros wrote: > Another night shot from my hometown: > > http://1x.com/photo/452576 > > It's the building of the national bank. > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- -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: GESO - Alt.Portraits of Madame X
She got it, and liked it. :-) Thanks for the comment, John. On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 10:43 AM, John wrote: > I like the last one because she looks like she just got one of Bob W's puns. > > On 1/20/2014 4:42 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> When art model Eugenya offered to do a creative shoot, I was struck by >> the similarity of her profile to that of Mme. Gautreau, the subject of >> John Singer Sargent's 1884 oil painting, Portrait of Madame X [1]. She >> agreed to work on a "recreation" idea that I'd had bubbling on a >> back-burner for about two years. >> >> Note: four of the images in this series are rather NSFW, but the index >> images are all too small to be a problem, so this page is safe to open >> ... >> >>http://goo.gl/HPOiSz >> >> The original inspired-by image is #1, followed by 11 variations. >> >> >> K-3, DA* 16-50/2.8, ISO 200, 1/125th, on tripod >> AF540FGZ in 42" umbrella softbox, high camera-right >> AF540FGZ with Honl 1/8 grid, 45 degrees camera-right, focussed on face >> Lr + Ps >> >> Comments are of course welcome. >> >> -- >> 1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portrait_of_Madame_X >> 2014 is the 130th anniversary of the original. -- -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: CMOS sensor for MF
John, Ricoh CURRENTLY HAS a Pentax MF digital system to keep updated with competition. That does not apply to FF. Dario -Messaggio originale- From: John Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 10:58 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: CMOS sensor for MF Both arguments apply equally well to why Ricoh should be bringing out a full-frame Pentax DSLR. Do you see that on the horizon as well? On 1/21/2014 10:46 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: Nothing for granted, of course. I wrote that just because: 1 - A new CMOS sensor means a new generation of MF cameras. If Ricoh want to stay in that business (and I understand they want), they have to keep on pace. 2 - If Hasselblad now has a CMOS sensor suitable for them, Pentax can have it too. Dario -Messaggio originale- From: John Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 4:42 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: CMOS sensor for MF On 1/21/2014 9:21 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: Looks like we'll see an updated 645D sooner or later, featuring CMOS sensor technology: http://press.hasselblad.com/press-releases/2014/2014-01-21_h5d-50c.aspx Dario That's interesting, but someone is going to have to explain how Hasselblad's new sensor means anything about the 645D? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. - Nessun virus nel messaggio. Controllato da AVG - www.avg.com Versione: 2013.0.3462 / Database dei virus: 3681/7022 - Data di rilascio: 21/01/2014 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: CMOS sensor for MF
Both arguments apply equally well to why Ricoh should be bringing out a full-frame Pentax DSLR. Do you see that on the horizon as well? On 1/21/2014 10:46 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: Nothing for granted, of course. I wrote that just because: 1 - A new CMOS sensor means a new generation of MF cameras. If Ricoh want to stay in that business (and I understand they want), they have to keep on pace. 2 - If Hasselblad now has a CMOS sensor suitable for them, Pentax can have it too. Dario -Messaggio originale- From: John Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 4:42 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: CMOS sensor for MF On 1/21/2014 9:21 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: Looks like we'll see an updated 645D sooner or later, featuring CMOS sensor technology: http://press.hasselblad.com/press-releases/2014/2014-01-21_h5d-50c.aspx Dario That's interesting, but someone is going to have to explain how Hasselblad's new sensor means anything about the 645D? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Pillar Glow
Another night shot from my hometown: http://1x.com/photo/452576 It's the building of the national bank. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Weird Photoshop problem
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >You re-installed photoshop, but did you clean out any and all user >preferences? They're usually separate from the application's support files and >are not automatically removed or updated with a re-install. > >I've helped out with several cases of ps and LR problems that were corrupted >user preferences that survived application re-installation. Any idea where the user preferences are stored? I doubt that's the issue because I have both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Photoshop installed and they both show the same problem even though their user preferences are clearly independent. I tried the 32-bit version and all its preferences are at the installed defaults yet it still exhibits the same symptoms. For reference, I've been using only the HDR pre-sets that are included with Photoshop (particularly Scott Kelby's "Scott5" pre-set) and they consistently show the same kind of problem as the baseline default. -- Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia www.robertstech.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: CMOS sensor for MF
That's interesting, but someone is going to have to explain how Hasselblad's new sensor means anything about the 645D? Competition ? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "John" Subject: Re: CMOS sensor for MF On 1/21/2014 9:21 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: Looks like we'll see an updated 645D sooner or later, featuring CMOS sensor technology: http://press.hasselblad.com/press-releases/2014/2014-01-21_h5d-50c.aspx Dario That's interesting, but someone is going to have to explain how Hasselblad's new sensor means anything about the 645D? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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- 'Grand Marais Sunrise'
Thanks Charles. So I guess the question is which one is grander? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Charles Robinson" Subject: Re: PESO- 'Grand Marais Sunrise' On Jan 20, 2014, at 15:58 , Ken Waller wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17659253 Thought this wayback image might warm some us up. We're heading for the minus temperatures this evening. Taken at sunrise in Grand Marais, Michigan during the fall. Very pretty! Love the layering of the colors. And I've just learned that Lake Superior has TWO cities on it named "Grand Marais". One in Michigan, and the "real one" in Minnesota. :-) -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- 'Grand Marais Sunrise'
Thanks Mark. I did a week long workshop there and enjoyed Grand Marais and its proximity Pictured Rock National Seashore. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Mark C" Subject: Re: PESO- 'Grand Marais Sunrise' Beautiful photo, Ken. I spent a week at Grand Marais a few years ago - great place! Mark On 1/20/2014 4:58 PM, Ken Waller wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17659253 Thought this wayback image might warm some us up. We're heading for the minus temperatures this evening. Taken at sunrise in Grand Marais, Michigan during the fall. MZ-S, 300mm f4.5 FA Comments appreciated. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17659253 Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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- 'Grand Marais Sunrise'
Thanks Paul. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" Subject: Re: PESO- 'Grand Marais Sunrise' Beautiful! Paul via phone On Jan 20, 2014, at 11:47 PM, "Ken Waller" wrote: Thanks for commenting Cotty. The colors are as I remember them. I Simply set black & white point and sharpened. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Steve Cottrell" Subject: Re: PESO- 'Grand Marais Sunrise' On 20/1/14, Ken Waller, discombobulated, unleashed: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17659253 Thought this wayback image might warm some us up. We're heading for the minus temperatures this evening. Taken at sunrise in Grand Marais, Michigan during the fall. MZ-S, 300mm f4.5 FA Comments appreciated. Wow - almost surreal. Are those colours enhanced? Mesmerising. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production -- _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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- 'Grand Marais Sunrise'
Thanks Dan, I appreciate your comments. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Daniel J. Matyola" Subject: Re: PESO- 'Grand Marais Sunrise' That is lovely. The warm colors grab the attention and the horizontal "layers" in both the sky and the water create extremely interesting patterns. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jan 20, 2014 at 4:58 PM, Ken Waller wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17659253 Thought this wayback image might warm some us up. We're heading for the minus temperatures this evening. Taken at sunrise in Grand Marais, Michigan during the fall. MZ-S, 300mm f4.5 FA Comments appreciated. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17659253 Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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- 'Grand Marais Sunrise'
I appreciate the comment Bruce. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Bruce" Subject: Re: PESO- 'Grand Marais Sunrise' Ok, I just have to say that I love this image! Totally amazing! -- Bruce Sent from my iPad On Jan 20, 2014, at 1:58 PM, "Ken Waller" wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17659253 Thought this wayback image might warm some us up. We're heading for the minus temperatures this evening. Taken at sunrise in Grand Marais, Michigan during the fall. MZ-S, 300mm f4.5 FA Comments appreciated. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17659253 Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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- 'Grand Marais Sunrise'
Thanks knarF. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "knarf" Subject: Re: PESO- 'Grand Marais Sunrise' Yeah, I've been doing the same thing (but mine are sunrises) to warm me up. Yours is gorgeous! Cheers, frank Ken Waller wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17659253 Thought this wayback image might warm some us up. We're heading for the minus temperatures this evening. Taken at sunrise in Grand Marais, Michigan during the fall. MZ-S, 300mm f4.5 FA Comments appreciated. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17659253 Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Baseplate
Thanks Mark. Looks like the RRS L plate will require more machining than I care to do. I'll probably go with a universal plate. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Mark C" Subject: Re: Baseplate Ken - Here's a scan of the K-3 and K-5 baseplates: http://calarti.com/drop/img003.jpg HTH Mark On 1/20/2014 12:29 AM, Ken Waller wrote: Thanks for the info Mark. I could drop them both on a scanner and scan the baseplates if that would help. I'd apprciate that Mark. I'll probably get the RRS L plate for the K-5 as its appears to be the only L plate currently available that's even close. I had a universal L plate from Kirk that I got rid of and is no longer available. The feature that appears to be the limiter is the forward protrusion along the front edge of the K-3 base plate. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Mark C" Subject: Re: Baseplate Hi Ken - I compared my K-5 and K-3 base plates and even tried a few measurements. The K-3 plate is slightly longer in the side to side dimension - maybe 1/8th to 3/16th of an inch longer. The hole for the tripod mount is about 1/16th of an inch further from the sides, so it seems to be positioned porportionately between the two models. They seem to be the same in general in the front to back dimension but there are minor differences in the outline. The biggest dimensional difference between he two cameras is in the top to bottom measure, but that does not affect the base plate. I could drop them both on a scanner and scan the baseplates if that would help. My guess is that tolerances on the L bracket would have to be very close for the size differences to matter. HTH Mark On 1/15/2014 4:26 PM, Ken Waller wrote: I'm currently seeking an 'L' bracket for my K-3 and have yet to find one. Both Kirk & RRS don't plan on making one as of today. An 'L' plate is avaialble for the K-5, K-5II, K-5IIS and K7 family of bodies and I could use that plate assuming the base plate is the same size & shape as the K-3. Anybody have a K-3 and one of the other listed cameras that could compare baseplates and let me know of the similarity/difference? Thanks in advance. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Weird Photoshop problem
You re-installed photoshop, but did you clean out any and all user preferences? They're usually separate from the application's support files and are not automatically removed or updated with a re-install. I've helped out with several cases of ps and LR problems that were corrupted user preferences that survived application re-installation. Godfrey > On Jan 21, 2014, at 6:28 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: > > Although I dislike HDR for "photography", as I find myself doing more > and more "graphic design" work I often find it useful for > design/illustration purposes. And now it's stopped working properly in > Photoshop CS6. Every time I try it I get a useless, bright, washed-out > look (the same images and settings render fine when processed on my > laptop computer). > > I suppose I could just use my laptop, but I keep it at school most of > the time and it *is* significantly slower than my desktop, so this is > quite infuriating. Here's what I've tried so far: > > Using various pre-sets > Processing HDR in 8, 16 and 32-bit modes > Re-installing Photoshop > Turning off ”Use Graphics Processor” in Photoshop preferences > Swapping out the video card in my computer > > Nothing helps or even changes the problem in any way. I can't find any > references to this issue on the web and I'm stumped. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Weird Photoshop problem
on 2014-01-21 8:10 Mark Roberts wrote Nope. The same images and settings process perfectly on my laptop. have you actually transferred the settings, or just compared them on the screen? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Back in the U S of A
Good to hear you're back safely and it was great to see you again. Regards to Dr. Lisa. Chris (and Karin) On 21 January 2014 01:24, Mark Roberts wrote: > Hi, boys and girls! We're back form old blighty after a splendid week > in London with brief excursions to Milton Keynes and Oxford. > > We toured Blechley Park with Bob W and Chris Mitchell and his wife and > had a fascinating look at the code breakers' headquarters and then a > nice bit of dinner & wine in Milton Keynes. We chatted a lot about the > rest of you on the PDML and laughed at several of you behind your > backs. Jolly good fun! > > Wednesday was the trip to Oxford and a meet-up with Cotty and wife. > Japanese food for lunch and a brief tour of the "800 Years of Medical > History at Oxford" exhibit. Dr. Lisa was impressed. > > Other relevant and irrelevant items of interest: The Wildlife > Photographer of the Year exhibit at the Natural History Museum. We've > seen it in many previous years but this one was the bet yet. Truly > outstanding stuff. And the kid's division(s) looked more like the > photos really had been taken by the ages indicated (rather than daddy > setting up the camera/lens/tripod and junior pressing the shutter > button when instructed). The Astronomy Photographer of the year > exhibit at the observatory in Greenwich was fairly small but > absolutely breathtaking. The effort and preparation that these amateur > astrophotographers put in is humbling. Brilliant stuff all astronomers > should see (you getting this, Miserere?) > > Turner exhibit in Greenwich was superb. He's one of my favorite > artists and this didn't disappoint. We also saw the Spencer exhibit at > Somerset House and enjoyed that a lot. > > The Hunterian Museum at the Royal College of Surgeons was a high point > for Dr. Lisa. It held my attention for half an hour or so but she was > enthralled and could have spent a day there. She's just been reading a > superb book about Hunter > (http://www.amazon.com/The-Knife-Man-Snatching-Surgery/dp/0767916530) > and has been astonished by the work he did in the 18th century – > brilliant man. We'll be back to this one on future visits. > > If you visit London and like books you absolutely must visit Daunt > Books on Marylebone High Street. Fabulous book shop. Impressive > building. Nice people. > > Photographically I ran the gamut from HCB-style street shooting to > overprocessed HDR photography and everything in between. London and > Oxford are both fabulous places for photography and, for my purposes, > particularly at night. I'm doing more and more experimentation with > the third dimension of photography, time, using long exposures and/or > multiple exposures. I was traveling without a tripod and I really > enjoy the challenge of finding a spot to rest or brace the camera and > then work out the composition by trial and error. I had a blast and > got some pretty good stuff, I think/hope. > > I did almost all my shooting with the DA 12-24 (which saw the most > use) and the DA-L 55-300, the latter purchased specifically for this > trip. It's supposed to be sold only with a camera body as part of a > kit but some dealers break up the kits and sell body and lens > separately. The lens was $179 new, including shipping. It lacks the > quick-shift focus of the DA version and has a plastic lens mount but > it's the same optically, which is to say, superb. An amazing lens and > highly recommended. The 21mm Ltd also saw a little use. > > Now I'm getting ready for the start of school on Wednesday and since > I'm teaching Digital Design again, a course I haven't taught in a few > semesters, I'll be fairly busy, so it'll be a while before I get a UK > photo gallery up (I also have the PDML Photo Annual to contend with). > Hang on, because I think it'll be worth the wait. > > -- > Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia > www.robertstech.com > > > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Weird Photoshop problem
On 1/21/2014 11:49 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: John wrote: If it works on the laptop & not on the desktop, the only thing I can think of is to bring the laptop home long enough to set it down next to the desktop and go through the parameters, settings & preferences side by side to see what the difference is. Been there, done that. Probably going to have to buy a new computer then. Sounds like you let the magic smoke out of the old 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.
OT: Winter Weather Advisory.
My area is supposed to get snow sometime tonight. Forecast is for one to two inches, which around here might as well be one to two feet. Anyway, If y'all don't hear from me for three days, notify the American Embassy. 8-D -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: CMOS sensor for MF
In thinking about it, another interesting part of the MF sensor company being SONY is that there have been no rumors of Sony-branded cameras in the MF space (at least to this point). With their other sensor sizes, there is a bit of a conflict of interest: Use it in a Sony-branded camera and give it a lead time in the marketplace before allowing other companies to put the sensors in their cameras. But if Sony has "no dog in this fight" (if you will pardon the expression) then it is in Sony's interests to sell as many as they can produce. It is doubtful, in my mind, that any one company (like Hasselblad) could dictate terms that would keep other manufacturers from getting their share of the sensors they produce. If that is true, the question is whether Ricoh will be different from Hoya when it comes to paying the price for a first generation product rather than wait for the component price to come down. I don't think there is any question that a 645D II will be coming out sometime in 2014. I think putting a CMOS in makes sense, but I'm wondering if it can be done at the original price point of the 645D (which was $9995, if memory serves). On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 10:16 AM, Darren Addy wrote: > The line between the dots (that Dario is connecting) is that the > manufacturer that is making the CMOS sensor to be used in the > Hasselblad is SONY. That is not insignificant. > http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/126702-hasselblad-reveals-first-medium-format-cmos-sensor-opening-the-door-for-other-photography-brands > > While every company wants to make a profit on everything that they > make, the camera body is (in essence) the razor that can be given away > at cost in order to sell the razor blades (lenses, grips, flashes, and > other accessories). If there are no bodies there is no demand for > those. It also provides a "bragging rights" territory. If Pentax comes > out with a camera that closely matches the functionality of the > Hasselblad at a fraction of the price, then we are back to occupying > the same territory that made the Pentax 67 and 645/645n such popular > cameras with the medium format demographic. > > It is worth remembering that the new PRIME III (Fujitsu image > processor) has the capabilities to handle the input from a medium > format sensor. And a CMOS would have video capabilities, meaning a > whole new video market for Pentax 645 lenses. Add in the other things > that Pentax has learned from the K-3 line (and before) and you have > the potential for a separate processor to help with exposure and white > balance, improved AF performance, and perhaps even the adjustable AA > of the K-3 (or no AA at all, like the K-5 IIs). > > > On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 9:46 AM, Dario Bonazza > wrote: >> Nothing for granted, of course. I wrote that just because: >> >> 1 - A new CMOS sensor means a new generation of MF cameras. If Ricoh want to >> stay in that business (and I understand they want), they have to keep on >> pace. >> 2 - If Hasselblad now has a CMOS sensor suitable for them, Pentax can have >> it too. >> >> Dario >> >> -Messaggio originale- From: John >> Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 4:42 PM >> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> Subject: Re: CMOS sensor for MF >> >> >> On 1/21/2014 9:21 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: >>> >>> Looks like we'll see an updated 645D sooner or later, featuring CMOS >>> sensor technology: >>> http://press.hasselblad.com/press-releases/2014/2014-01-21_h5d-50c.aspx >>> >>> Dario >>> >> >> That's interesting, but someone is going to have to explain how >> Hasselblad's new sensor means anything about the 645D? >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. >> >> >> - >> Nessun virus nel messaggio. >> Controllato da AVG - www.avg.com >> Versione: 2013.0.3462 / Database dei virus: 3681/7020 - Data di rilascio: >> 20/01/2014 >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. > > > > -- > Photographers must learn not to be ashamed to have their photographs > look like photographs. > ~ Alfred Stieglitz -- Photographers must learn not to be ashamed to have their photographs look like photographs. ~ Alfred Stieglitz -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Weird Photoshop problem
John wrote: >If it works on the laptop & not on the desktop, the only thing I can >think of is to bring the laptop home long enough to set it down next to >the desktop and go through the parameters, settings & preferences side >by side to see what the difference is. Been there, done that. -- Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia www.robertstech.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: CMOS sensor for MF
The line between the dots (that Dario is connecting) is that the manufacturer that is making the CMOS sensor to be used in the Hasselblad is SONY. That is not insignificant. http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/126702-hasselblad-reveals-first-medium-format-cmos-sensor-opening-the-door-for-other-photography-brands While every company wants to make a profit on everything that they make, the camera body is (in essence) the razor that can be given away at cost in order to sell the razor blades (lenses, grips, flashes, and other accessories). If there are no bodies there is no demand for those. It also provides a "bragging rights" territory. If Pentax comes out with a camera that closely matches the functionality of the Hasselblad at a fraction of the price, then we are back to occupying the same territory that made the Pentax 67 and 645/645n such popular cameras with the medium format demographic. It is worth remembering that the new PRIME III (Fujitsu image processor) has the capabilities to handle the input from a medium format sensor. And a CMOS would have video capabilities, meaning a whole new video market for Pentax 645 lenses. Add in the other things that Pentax has learned from the K-3 line (and before) and you have the potential for a separate processor to help with exposure and white balance, improved AF performance, and perhaps even the adjustable AA of the K-3 (or no AA at all, like the K-5 IIs). On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 9:46 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: > Nothing for granted, of course. I wrote that just because: > > 1 - A new CMOS sensor means a new generation of MF cameras. If Ricoh want to > stay in that business (and I understand they want), they have to keep on > pace. > 2 - If Hasselblad now has a CMOS sensor suitable for them, Pentax can have > it too. > > Dario > > -Messaggio originale- From: John > Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 4:42 PM > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: CMOS sensor for MF > > > On 1/21/2014 9:21 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: >> >> Looks like we'll see an updated 645D sooner or later, featuring CMOS >> sensor technology: >> http://press.hasselblad.com/press-releases/2014/2014-01-21_h5d-50c.aspx >> >> Dario >> > > That's interesting, but someone is going to have to explain how > Hasselblad's new sensor means anything about the 645D? > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. > > > - > Nessun virus nel messaggio. > Controllato da AVG - www.avg.com > Versione: 2013.0.3462 / Database dei virus: 3681/7020 - Data di rilascio: > 20/01/2014 > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. -- Photographers must learn not to be ashamed to have their photographs look like photographs. ~ Alfred Stieglitz -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Weird Photoshop problem
If it works on the laptop & not on the desktop, the only thing I can think of is to bring the laptop home long enough to set it down next to the desktop and go through the parameters, settings & preferences side by side to see what the difference is. On 1/21/2014 10:10 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: Stanley Halpin wrote: Random thoughts, provided in the total absence of actual knowledge go the Photoshop HDR process: a) could the problem be with the source images rather than with the process? E.g., are you giving it three overexposed images rather than three bracketed exposures? Do you get the same results from this set of inputs if you use another program? [Free download a trial copy of Photomatix or something like that.] b) could the process parameters be improperly set? E.g., maybe you are feeding three images but the parameters are set to process only one image… Nope. The same images and settings process perfectly on my laptop. One complicating issue is that I use the Merge to HDR feature quite infrequently, so I can't guess what changes I might have made (if any) that would cause this behavior. I think it's been a long time since I last used it. The traditional scapegoat of Windows updates can't be blamed as both my laptop and desktop are equally updated. I can't find anyone else with the same problem on either the official Adobe forum or the NAPP web site, though I have read up on dozens of other Merge to HDR problems in hope of learning what approaches might be worth tying. (I have learned that my video card swap was pointless as an official Adobe revealed that the graphics processor isn't used in HDR processing.) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Alt.Portraits of Madame X
I like the last one because she looks like she just got one of Bob W's puns. On 1/20/2014 4:42 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: When art model Eugenya offered to do a creative shoot, I was struck by the similarity of her profile to that of Mme. Gautreau, the subject of John Singer Sargent's 1884 oil painting, Portrait of Madame X [1]. She agreed to work on a "recreation" idea that I'd had bubbling on a back-burner for about two years. Note: four of the images in this series are rather NSFW, but the index images are all too small to be a problem, so this page is safe to open ... http://goo.gl/HPOiSz The original inspired-by image is #1, followed by 11 variations. K-3, DA* 16-50/2.8, ISO 200, 1/125th, on tripod AF540FGZ in 42" umbrella softbox, high camera-right AF540FGZ with Honl 1/8 grid, 45 degrees camera-right, focussed on face Lr + Ps Comments are of course welcome. -- 1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portrait_of_Madame_X 2014 is the 130th anniversary of the original. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: CMOS sensor for MF
On 1/21/2014 9:21 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: Looks like we'll see an updated 645D sooner or later, featuring CMOS sensor technology: http://press.hasselblad.com/press-releases/2014/2014-01-21_h5d-50c.aspx Dario That's interesting, but someone is going to have to explain how Hasselblad's new sensor means anything about the 645D? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: CMOS sensor for MF
Nothing for granted, of course. I wrote that just because: 1 - A new CMOS sensor means a new generation of MF cameras. If Ricoh want to stay in that business (and I understand they want), they have to keep on pace. 2 - If Hasselblad now has a CMOS sensor suitable for them, Pentax can have it too. Dario -Messaggio originale- From: John Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 4:42 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: CMOS sensor for MF On 1/21/2014 9:21 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: Looks like we'll see an updated 645D sooner or later, featuring CMOS sensor technology: http://press.hasselblad.com/press-releases/2014/2014-01-21_h5d-50c.aspx Dario That's interesting, but someone is going to have to explain how Hasselblad's new sensor means anything about the 645D? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. - Nessun virus nel messaggio. Controllato da AVG - www.avg.com Versione: 2013.0.3462 / Database dei virus: 3681/7020 - Data di rilascio: 20/01/2014 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Weird Photoshop problem
Bruce Walker wrote: >If you'll forgive the Throw Money At It suggestion: if you have access >to Nik's suite, I have found their HDR Efex Pro to be a really good >alternative to Ps's built in stuff. You get more controls and the >ability to dial the effect way back to subtle levels. > >(I'm pretty hooked on the entire suite of Nik tools now and would >gladly pay the $149 for it.) Way ahead of you. I've just downloaded a trial version of Photomatix. -- Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia www.robertstech.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: Weird Photoshop problem
If you'll forgive the Throw Money At It suggestion: if you have access to Nik's suite, I have found their HDR Efex Pro to be a really good alternative to Ps's built in stuff. You get more controls and the ability to dial the effect way back to subtle levels. (I'm pretty hooked on the entire suite of Nik tools now and would gladly pay the $149 for it.) On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 9:28 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: > Although I dislike HDR for "photography", as I find myself doing more > and more "graphic design" work I often find it useful for > design/illustration purposes. And now it's stopped working properly in > Photoshop CS6. Every time I try it I get a useless, bright, washed-out > look (the same images and settings render fine when processed on my > laptop computer). > > I suppose I could just use my laptop, but I keep it at school most of > the time and it *is* significantly slower than my desktop, so this is > quite infuriating. Here's what I've tried so far: > > Using various pre-sets > Processing HDR in 8, 16 and 32-bit modes > Re-installing Photoshop > Turning off ”Use Graphics Processor” in Photoshop preferences > Swapping out the video card in my computer > > Nothing helps or even changes the problem in any way. I can't find any > references to this issue on the web and I'm stumped. > > -- > Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia > www.robertstech.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. -- -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: Weird Photoshop problem
Stanley Halpin wrote: >Random thoughts, provided in the total absence of actual knowledge go the >Photoshop HDR process: > >a) could the problem be with the source images rather than with the process? >E.g., are you giving it three overexposed images rather than three bracketed >exposures? Do you get the same results from this set of inputs if you use >another program? [Free download a trial copy of Photomatix or something like >that.] > >b) could the process parameters be improperly set? E.g., maybe you are feeding >three images but the parameters are set to process only one image Nope. The same images and settings process perfectly on my laptop. One complicating issue is that I use the Merge to HDR feature quite infrequently, so I can't guess what changes I might have made (if any) that would cause this behavior. I think it's been a long time since I last used it. The traditional scapegoat of Windows updates can't be blamed as both my laptop and desktop are equally updated. I can't find anyone else with the same problem on either the official Adobe forum or the NAPP web site, though I have read up on dozens of other Merge to HDR problems in hope of learning what approaches might be worth tying. (I have learned that my video card swap was pointless as an official Adobe revealed that the graphics processor isn't used in HDR processing.) -- Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia www.robertstech.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: Weird Photoshop problem
Random thoughts, provided in the total absence of actual knowledge go the Photoshop HDR process: a) could the problem be with the source images rather than with the process? E.g., are you giving it three overexposed images rather than three bracketed exposures? Do you get the same results from this set of inputs if you use another program? [Free download a trial copy of Photomatix or something like that.] b) could the process parameters be improperly set? E.g., maybe you are feeding three images but the parameters are set to process only one image… stan On Jan 21, 2014, at 9:28 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: > Although I dislike HDR for "photography", as I find myself doing more > and more "graphic design" work I often find it useful for > design/illustration purposes. And now it's stopped working properly in > Photoshop CS6. Every time I try it I get a useless, bright, washed-out > look (the same images and settings render fine when processed on my > laptop computer). > > I suppose I could just use my laptop, but I keep it at school most of > the time and it *is* significantly slower than my desktop, so this is > quite infuriating. Here's what I've tried so far: > > Using various pre-sets > Processing HDR in 8, 16 and 32-bit modes > Re-installing Photoshop > Turning off ”Use Graphics Processor” in Photoshop preferences > Swapping out the video card in my computer > > Nothing helps or even changes the problem in any way. I can't find any > references to this issue on the web and I'm stumped. > > -- > Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia > www.robertstech.com > > > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT - The Stand Off, 24 years later
On Jan 20, 2014, at 23:42 , knarf wrote: > Every Canadian will recognize the photo, taken during an Army/Mohawk Warrior > standoff at the Oka reserve in 1990. Here's an interview with the > photojournalist who took it: > > http://j-source.ca/article/catching-photographer-behind-iconic-oka-standoff-photo > That's an interesting photo and story. I've never seen it before. -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- 'Grand Marais Sunrise'
On Jan 20, 2014, at 15:58 , Ken Waller wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17659253 > > Thought this wayback image might warm some us up. We're heading for the minus > temperatures this evening. > > Taken at sunrise in Grand Marais, Michigan during the fall. > Very pretty! Love the layering of the colors. And I've just learned that Lake Superior has TWO cities on it named "Grand Marais". One in Michigan, and the "real one" in Minnesota. :-) -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.
Weird Photoshop problem
Although I dislike HDR for "photography", as I find myself doing more and more "graphic design" work I often find it useful for design/illustration purposes. And now it's stopped working properly in Photoshop CS6. Every time I try it I get a useless, bright, washed-out look (the same images and settings render fine when processed on my laptop computer). I suppose I could just use my laptop, but I keep it at school most of the time and it *is* significantly slower than my desktop, so this is quite infuriating. Here's what I've tried so far: Using various pre-sets Processing HDR in 8, 16 and 32-bit modes Re-installing Photoshop Turning off Use Graphics Processor in Photoshop preferences Swapping out the video card in my computer Nothing helps or even changes the problem in any way. I can't find any references to this issue on the web and I'm stumped. -- Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia www.robertstech.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.
CMOS sensor for MF
Looks like we'll see an updated 645D sooner or later, featuring CMOS sensor technology: http://press.hasselblad.com/press-releases/2014/2014-01-21_h5d-50c.aspx Dario -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Back in the U S of A
Sounds like a fab trip! On Jan 20, 2014, at 5:24 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > … We toured Blechley Park with Bob W and Chris Mitchell and his wife and > had a fascinating look at the code breakers' headquarters ... Now there's somewhere I will have to schedule visiting when next I'm over. And the bookstore, although I usually avoid them. (Not good to tempt an alcoholic with scotch…! :-) Welcome home! G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO- 'Grand Marais Sunrise'
Beautiful photo, Ken. I spent a week at Grand Marais a few years ago - great place! Mark On 1/20/2014 4:58 PM, Ken Waller wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17659253 Thought this wayback image might warm some us up. We're heading for the minus temperatures this evening. Taken at sunrise in Grand Marais, Michigan during the fall. MZ-S, 300mm f4.5 FA Comments appreciated. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17659253 Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - The Stand Off, 24 years later
That was a very good read, Frank. Thanks. On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 12:42 AM, knarf wrote: > Every Canadian will recognize the photo, taken during an Army/Mohawk Warrior > standoff at the Oka reserve in 1990. Here's an interview with the > photojournalist who took it: > > http://j-source.ca/article/catching-photographer-behind-iconic-oka-standoff-photo > > Cheers, > frank > “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- -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: PESO- 'Grand Marais Sunrise'
Beautiful! Paul via phone > On Jan 20, 2014, at 11:47 PM, "Ken Waller" wrote: > > Thanks for commenting Cotty. > > The colors are as I remember them. I Simply set black & white point and > sharpened. > > Kenneth Waller > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller > > - Original Message - From: "Steve Cottrell" > Subject: Re: PESO- 'Grand Marais Sunrise' > > >> On 20/1/14, Ken Waller, discombobulated, unleashed: >> >>> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17659253 >>> >>> Thought this wayback image might warm some us up. We're heading for the >>> minus temperatures this evening. >>> >>> Taken at sunrise in Grand Marais, Michigan during the fall. >>> >>> MZ-S, 300mm f4.5 FA >>> >>> Comments appreciated. >> >> Wow - almost surreal. Are those colours enhanced? Mesmerising. >> >> -- >> >> >> Cheers, >> Cotty >> >> >> ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, >> || (O) |Web Video Production >> -- >> _ > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.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: Back in the U S of A
Glad you're back safe and well - it was great to see you again. A pity we didn't get a bit more time at Bletchley - my fault, sorry, we missed quite a lot. Glad you found Daunts, it's lovely. http://www.web-options.com/Reading/content/DSCF0044_large.html B > On 21 Jan 2014, at 01:24, Mark Roberts wrote: > > Hi, boys and girls! We're back form old blighty after a splendid week > in London with brief excursions to Milton Keynes and Oxford. > > We toured Blechley Park with Bob W and Chris Mitchell and his wife and > had a fascinating look at the code breakers' headquarters and then a > nice bit of dinner & wine in Milton Keynes. We chatted a lot about the > rest of you on the PDML and laughed at several of you behind your > backs. Jolly good fun! > > Wednesday was the trip to Oxford and a meet-up with Cotty and wife. > Japanese food for lunch and a brief tour of the "800 Years of Medical > History at Oxford" exhibit. Dr. Lisa was impressed. > > Other relevant and irrelevant items of interest: The Wildlife > Photographer of the Year exhibit at the Natural History Museum. We've > seen it in many previous years but this one was the bet yet. Truly > outstanding stuff. And the kid's division(s) looked more like the > photos really had been taken by the ages indicated (rather than daddy > setting up the camera/lens/tripod and junior pressing the shutter > button when instructed). The Astronomy Photographer of the year > exhibit at the observatory in Greenwich was fairly small but > absolutely breathtaking. The effort and preparation that these amateur > astrophotographers put in is humbling. Brilliant stuff all astronomers > should see (you getting this, Miserere?) > > Turner exhibit in Greenwich was superb. He's one of my favorite > artists and this didn't disappoint. We also saw the Spencer exhibit at > Somerset House and enjoyed that a lot. > > The Hunterian Museum at the Royal College of Surgeons was a high point > for Dr. Lisa. It held my attention for half an hour or so but she was > enthralled and could have spent a day there. She's just been reading a > superb book about Hunter > (http://www.amazon.com/The-Knife-Man-Snatching-Surgery/dp/0767916530) > and has been astonished by the work he did in the 18th century – > brilliant man. We'll be back to this one on future visits. > > If you visit London and like books you absolutely must visit Daunt > Books on Marylebone High Street. Fabulous book shop. Impressive > building. Nice people. > > Photographically I ran the gamut from HCB-style street shooting to > overprocessed HDR photography and everything in between. London and > Oxford are both fabulous places for photography and, for my purposes, > particularly at night. I'm doing more and more experimentation with > the third dimension of photography, time, using long exposures and/or > multiple exposures. I was traveling without a tripod and I really > enjoy the challenge of finding a spot to rest or brace the camera and > then work out the composition by trial and error. I had a blast and > got some pretty good stuff, I think/hope. > > I did almost all my shooting with the DA 12-24 (which saw the most > use) and the DA-L 55-300, the latter purchased specifically for this > trip. It's supposed to be sold only with a camera body as part of a > kit but some dealers break up the kits and sell body and lens > separately. The lens was $179 new, including shipping. It lacks the > quick-shift focus of the DA version and has a plastic lens mount but > it's the same optically, which is to say, superb. An amazing lens and > highly recommended. The 21mm Ltd also saw a little use. > > Now I'm getting ready for the start of school on Wednesday and since > I'm teaching Digital Design again, a course I haven't taught in a few > semesters, I'll be fairly busy, so it'll be a while before I get a UK > photo gallery up (I also have the PDML Photo Annual to contend with). > Hang on, because I think it'll be worth the wait. > > -- > Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia > www.robertstech.com > > > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
