Re: My New Photo Gig
Norman Baugher wrote: Is there a big difference between the K-5 and K-3 other than resolution. There is definitely a big difference in price… Price these days? Maybe not so much. You can pick up a K-3 for under $700. The K-3 II is quite a bit more expensive right now. Do note that the resolution would give you the ability to crop about 20% tighter. There are certain issues with the button layout on the back of the K-5, such as the live view button being easily triggered accidentally, and these seem to be resolved on the K-3. The K-3 is also supposed to have better autofocus, but that may only be in low light. I don't know surf photography, but it's possible that they aren't changing distance from you fast enough that autofocus is totally critical. You might be able to get away with an older manual focus lens. There is also the possibility of renting a lens for the weekend. If you explain to borrowlenses.com what you're using the lens for, they might even give you a substantial discount. I expect that you have all the forms they would need to write the donation off their taxes. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (postbox on min4est) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Any wisdom on step-up rings?
Igor the Mr. Loaded with Money. You think just like my Dad - Shoes - Bata, Glasses - Bausch Lomb, Cars - Mercedes Benz, Radio or Music System - Philips, Cameras - Leica, and so on - every thing expensive and thus the finest money can buy. Till I changed all that and bought myself a $ 1 step up / down ring from China with shipping. Evil Bay again Sir. Why don't you try one and see if it works with your lenses filters. It did work well for me. And if it does not I promise to reimburse $ 2. Regards. Bipin PS: Rub an HB pencil lead on the filter threads - both the male and female sides - before mounting it, if you are afraid of binding and difficulty in removing. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Carrying camera on a bicycle
Looks like I’m going to be on a bike for several days while in Italy. Wondering about carrying a camera, in my case a K5, on a bicycle on a bicycle tour. Especially balancing protecting the camera while underway with accessibility to the camera for taking photos. Suggestions? Special equipment? Thanks, -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net Imagining the other is a powerful antidote to fanaticism and hatred. - Amos Oz -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: My New Photo Gig
Is there a big difference between the K-5 and K-3 other than resolution. There is definitely a big difference in price… On Jul 21, 2015, at 4:26 PM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: If you're sticking with Pentax there's only one. The K-3 or it's younger brother he K-3II which are probably functionally identical for your purposes. The K-3 can probably be had for a fairly sizable discount now and a somewhat bigger one in three to six months, based on passed history. On 7/21/2015 4:13 PM, Norman Baugher wrote: Of course I’m the Treasurer, I’m the only non-surfer in the group. Need I say more. (plus I’m great at managing other people’s money). Different body with higher density sensors, never thought of that one. Then again, I’m not a digital guy. Suggestions? On Jul 21, 2015, at 3:55 PM, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: Hell's teeth, Norm! They made you _Treasurer_? I know Californians have a reputation for gullibility but that is a whole different planet. Man. Depending on your budget 8 -) you may find better value for money in either an older FA lens or a newer body with a higher density sensor, thereby allowing more of a crop. On 21 July 2015 at 18:25, Norman Baugher nbaug...@baugherphotography.com wrote: Hey guys, I’ve been lurking for a while, so this is my first post in some time. I’ve been working with a group of surfers in California who work with various charities. We surf and film events for special needs kids. Being involved, I turned the group into 501 (c)(3). I’m the Chairman of the Board, but want to get into the photo side as well. We have a team of photographers, but I of course want to shoot events as well, can’t help it. I’ve got a K-7 and a 55-300/4.5 WR but judging from the last event, I think I might need something longer. Check out the website and have a look at some of the images - suggestions on something longer? www.malibuunderdogs.org Norm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Carrying camera on a bicycle
Bob W can tell you about carrying your camera =and= your banana. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 11:12 AM, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: Looks like I’m going to be on a bike for several days while in Italy. Wondering about carrying a camera, in my case a K5, on a bicycle on a bicycle tour. Especially balancing protecting the camera while underway with accessibility to the camera for taking photos. Suggestions? Special equipment? Thanks, -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net Imagining the other is a powerful antidote to fanaticism and hatred. - Amos Oz -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Carrying camera on a bicycle
On Jul 22, 2015, at 11:23 AM, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: =and= your banana. Yeah, come to think of it, I’ll need help with that, too. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net “...we are a form of invitation to others and to otherness... - David Whyte -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Any wisdom on step-up rings?
Igor PDML-StR wrote: How is that story related to photography? I just realized that at least as a temporary step, I can just buy a step-up ring and use the 77mm CP on my 67mm lenses. So, the question is: Any recommendations for the step-up rings? I see Goja step-up rings sold for about $6 on Amazon, with a bunch of positive reviews, Sensei on BH for the same $6, while B+W on BH is $18. Both are aluminum. A brass one from Sensei is $37, Heliopan - $47.50. Is there any reason to spend 3-times as much on B+W aluminum ring? Yet another question, how much of binding comes from aluminum rings? Is it worth spending 6-times as much on a brass one? I ended up buying myself a set of step up rings for not a lot of money and that gives me a lot more freedom in what filters I can mount on which lenses. On my FA-31 I actually use step down rings as a sun shade because the horrific permanently mounted one doesn't actually do any good on APS. That also means that I can use 49mm filters on my FA 31 Igor -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (postbox on min4est) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Lens Hood for 16-45 / 4 Zoom
On Jul 21, 2015, at 2:06 AM, Bipin Gupta bip...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Eric Sir, here is a printable lens hood for the 16-45. You can cut one out on a black thin plasticised foam. You can even fold it to stow away in your camera bag. I don't see the need to spend $$ on a lens hood. http://www.lenshoods.co.uk/hoods/Pentax-SMC-16-45mm-f-4-DA-ED-AL.php Wow! Thanks, Bipin. Too late for this lens. At least this time. Next time—should there be one, God forbid—I’ll give it a try. And maybe with other lenses for which I don’t have hoods. The instructions say to print to “strong card.” You mention thin plasticized foam. Not familiar with it. Would it be available in a copy shop? And doesn’t printing on black stock make cutting out the hood difficult? Regards, -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net “...we are a form of invitation to others and to otherness... - David Whyte -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Carrying camera on a bicycle
Eric Weir wrote: Looks like I’m going to be on a bike for several days while in Italy. Wondering about carrying a camera, in my case a K5, on a bicycle on a bicycle tour. Especially balancing protecting the camera while underway with accessibility to the camera for taking photos. Suggestions? Special equipment? I just bought one myself. Ibera makes two sizes, I went for the larger one: http://www.amazon.com/Ibera-Clip-On-Quick-Release-Bicycle-Handlebar/dp/B0097DUIOE They also have a smaller one. http://www.amazon.com/Quick-Release-Handlebar-Shoulder-Dividers-Reflective/dp/B00GYGCKY8/ref=pd_sim_468_3?ie=UTF8refRID=0S4K2DRGMDQ3S4X4Y6XV Thanks, -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net Imagining the other is a powerful antidote to fanaticism and hatred. - Amos Oz -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (postbox on min4est) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Carrying camera on a bicycle
Eric Weir wrote: Looks like Im going to be on a bike for several days while in Italy. Wondering about carrying a camera, in my case a K5, on a bicycle on a bicycle tour. Especially balancing protecting the camera while underway with accessibility to the camera for taking photos. Suggestions? Special equipment? For my bicycle travels I've used a Tamrac Velocity 7 sling pack. Holds a camera and one or two lenses. Fast, easy access. Worked very well for me. -- 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.
Any wisdom on step-up rings?
Igor, Igor the terrible big buck thinker spender! Afraid of getting the step up / down ring stuck? Here is a kitchen contraption I bought for less than $ 4. Great for opening stuck filters without damaging lenses and filters. Actually it is a bottle cap opener. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vlj0cifubbw7p4t/AADHHZjNfjQBsnlPhJ16Oyh6a?dl=0 Now go buy that $ 1 ring from evil bay. They were so cheap that I bought some 20 of them in various combos and popular sizes. Never got one stuck so far. Try the lead pencil trick I mentioned before using them. Regards. Bipin. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Lens Hood for 16-45 / 4 Zoom
Hello Eric, I have seen this rubberised foam sheets - about 1 to 2 mm thick and as light as a feather - at Michaels, Wall Mart and other craft stores. Paid 89 cents for a sheet. Here in India it is dirt cheap. Comes in one side black and the other side white, full black or full white. Kids use them for school projects and here in India I see them sold on the road side as shoe insole inserts. You print the lens hood on paper and then use it as a template on your rubberised foam sheet. There is an exact name for this sheet, just that I can't remember. I have also used it for making flash diffuser and bounce card. Regards. Bipin -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Carrying camera on a bicycle
P.s. If I were to do a really long tour - months, perhaps - I would give some thought to fitting a porteur rack to the front of the bike and either putting a camera bag directly on that, or using a large front bag and putting a camera bag inside that. B On 22 Jul 2015, at 19:48, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: Hi Eric, You will enjoy yourself with or without a camera. I haven't fully resolved your question yet, but I can certainly tell you what my experiences have been. On my most recent tours, over the last year to eighteen months, I've taken a Fuji X20 which I keep in a CCS compact pouch (http://www.ccscentre.co.uk) for protection, which I put in a waterproof stuff-sac for, er, waterproofing stuff, along with my other crap like passport and wallet. This in turn goes in my handlebar bag (http://banjobrothers.com/products/current/canvas-and-leather-bags/canvas-saddle-bag-small/ - they call it a saddle bag, but it works very well as a bar bag). This generally works fine and is quite quick to use when pootling along on my velocipede I see something photogenic. My quibbles are mostly related to the camera's usability, but they are general quibbles rather than bike-specific. I would prefer to take an SLR + 2 or 3 lenses, and I've done that on a few occasions, but it is more difficult. The last time I did this I strapped a Domke F5-XB camera bag (http://www.domkebags.co.uk/shop-online/f-5xb-medium-shoulder-belt-bag/ ) to the handlebars. This has the makings of a perfect camera/bike bag, but it has some serious shortcomings. First, it is not robust enough to take the wear from rubbing against the head-tube - I wore a hole in the bag in 3 weeks, so it needs some leather or similar patching if it's used like this. Second the way it's strapped to the bar is rather ad hoc, and it caused the bartape to unravel; it also made it difficult to use the horizontal part off the handlebar; finally it was a drag to remove and replace when I left the bike. I have also used panniers, and just stuffed everything into one of them, but I don't like panniers generally, so I no longer use them. From the photo point of view it was such a pain to get the camera out that I rarely took pictures. Hope that helps. B On 22 Jul 2015, at 16:12, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: Looks like I’m going to be on a bike for several days while in Italy. Wondering about carrying a camera, in my case a K5, on a bicycle on a bicycle tour. Especially balancing protecting the camera while underway with accessibility to the camera for taking photos. Suggestions? Special equipment? Thanks, -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net Imagining the other is a powerful antidote to fanaticism and hatred. - Amos Oz -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Any wisdom on step-up rings?
Appropriately sized rubber bands work well when wrapped around the outer diameter giving greater grip and friction. I've also used silicon spray, sparingly on the ring/filter threads to aid install/removal. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Bipin Gupta bip...@gmail.com Subject: Any wisdom on step-up rings? Igor, Igor the terrible big buck thinker spender! Afraid of getting the step up / down ring stuck? Here is a kitchen contraption I bought for less than $ 4. Great for opening stuck filters without damaging lenses and filters. Actually it is a bottle cap opener. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vlj0cifubbw7p4t/AADHHZjNfjQBsnlPhJ16Oyh6a?dl=0 Now go buy that $ 1 ring from evil bay. They were so cheap that I bought some 20 of them in various combos and popular sizes. Never got one stuck so far. Try the lead pencil trick I mentioned before using them. Regards. Bipin. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: What polarizer? -- Help needed.
On 22 Jul 2015, at 18:17, Igor PDML-StR pdml...@komkon.org wrote: Hi Bipin, Thank you for pointing out to that brand name. Their cheaper version is indeed very cheap, while they have a more sofisticated (Ultra Slim, bla-bla-bla) version as well that is priced higher ($40-66, depending on the size). That is still chaper than the upscale version of the brand-names. But, it looks like the quality control is loose. And I don't stop getting amused by some reviews on Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00IYPADYG The product is good and with the best price in the marketplace. But above all I received an astonishing support from the team. Astonishing support ? for a polarizer?! ;-) Sounds like they sent him a truss B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Carrying camera on a bicycle
On 2015-07-22 9:12 , Eric Weir wrote: Looks like I’m going to be on a bike for several days while in Italy. Wondering about carrying a camera, in my case a K5, on a bicycle on a bicycle tour. Especially balancing protecting the camera while underway with accessibility to the camera for taking photos. Suggestions? Special equipment? will you be traveling with a swag wagon (i.e. not with luggage on bike)? if so i'd consider a small sling bag/messenger bag; i've used several, and the key is to get one that can be adjusted to hang well and that has a cross-strap to secure around your waist (so it doesn't flop around while riding); it's tricky to get the right amount of padding into a messenger bag — most padded inserts are too bulky for me, so i often just layer some thin closed-cell foam in the bottom of the bag; probably not enough for a hard fall, but good enough for knockabout smaller is better when on a bike — if you need to carry a lot, and/or don't need quick access a frame-mounted bag is generally better; or a backpack if you often need to carry things with you when off the bike -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: What polarizer? -- Help needed.
Hi Bipin, Thank you for pointing out to that brand name. Their cheaper version is indeed very cheap, while they have a more sofisticated (Ultra Slim, bla-bla-bla) version as well that is priced higher ($40-66, depending on the size). That is still chaper than the upscale version of the brand-names. But, it looks like the quality control is loose. And I don't stop getting amused by some reviews on Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00IYPADYG The product is good and with the best price in the marketplace. But above all I received an astonishing support from the team. Astonishing support ? for a polarizer?! ;-) Cheers, Igor Bipin Gupta Wed, 22 Jul 2015 07:54:44 -0700 wrote: Hello Igor, if you have unlimited funds then the costliest 67 mm Polarizer in the world - all the great brands you list and some more - is best for you, and great news for the manufacturer as you help them keep afloat. A Ha! you also mention Hidden Gems. So here is one - ZOMEI from China. I bought two when they made an entry and were struggling to market them. I am quite happy as I paid peanuts then. You may want to read this review:- http://www.davidkennardphotography.com/blog/990-zomei-ir-filters-review-comparison.xhtml I suggest you buy a Zomei and try it out yourself. It wont burn a hole in your pocket. Best of all these Chinese sellers on evil bay offer free shipping. Regards. Bipin -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Nicolas
Great scene! You positioned yourself well to virtually eliminate the modern traffic sign on the lamp post and preserve the charm of the store. Really nice photo. On 7/21/2015 8:28 PM, Rick Womer wrote: Just a short walk from 111-113... http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18049361size=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated. Rick --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. 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: Carrying camera on a bicycle
Hi Eric, You will enjoy yourself with or without a camera. I haven't fully resolved your question yet, but I can certainly tell you what my experiences have been. On my most recent tours, over the last year to eighteen months, I've taken a Fuji X20 which I keep in a CCS compact pouch (http://www.ccscentre.co.uk) for protection, which I put in a waterproof stuff-sac for, er, waterproofing stuff, along with my other crap like passport and wallet. This in turn goes in my handlebar bag (http://banjobrothers.com/products/current/canvas-and-leather-bags/canvas-saddle-bag-small/ - they call it a saddle bag, but it works very well as a bar bag). This generally works fine and is quite quick to use when pootling along on my velocipede I see something photogenic. My quibbles are mostly related to the camera's usability, but they are general quibbles rather than bike-specific. I would prefer to take an SLR + 2 or 3 lenses, and I've done that on a few occasions, but it is more difficult. The last time I did this I strapped a Domke F5-XB camera bag (http://www.domkebags.co.uk/shop-online/f-5xb-medium-shoulder-belt-bag/ ) to the handlebars. This has the makings of a perfect camera/bike bag, but it has some serious shortcomings. First, it is not robust enough to take the wear from rubbing against the head-tube - I wore a hole in the bag in 3 weeks, so it needs some leather or similar patching if it's used like this. Second the way it's strapped to the bar is rather ad hoc, and it caused the bartape to unravel; it also made it difficult to use the horizontal part off the handlebar; finally it was a drag to remove and replace when I left the bike. I have also used panniers, and just stuffed everything into one of them, but I don't like panniers generally, so I no longer use them. From the photo point of view it was such a pain to get the camera out that I rarely took pictures. Hope that helps. B On 22 Jul 2015, at 16:12, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: Looks like I’m going to be on a bike for several days while in Italy. Wondering about carrying a camera, in my case a K5, on a bicycle on a bicycle tour. Especially balancing protecting the camera while underway with accessibility to the camera for taking photos. Suggestions? Special equipment? Thanks, -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net Imagining the other is a powerful antidote to fanaticism and hatred. - Amos Oz -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Carrying camera on a bicycle
I used to keep my banana tightly strapped to the front, but now I keep it in the rear. B On 22 Jul 2015, at 16:24, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: Bob W can tell you about carrying your camera =and= your banana. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 11:12 AM, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: Looks like I’m going to be on a bike for several days while in Italy. Wondering about carrying a camera, in my case a K5, on a bicycle on a bicycle tour. Especially balancing protecting the camera while underway with accessibility to the camera for taking photos. Suggestions? Special equipment? Thanks, -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net Imagining the other is a powerful antidote to fanaticism and hatred. - Amos Oz -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: My New Photo Gig
On 21/7/15, Norman Baugher, discombobulated, unleashed: Hey guys, I've been lurking for a while, so this is my first post in some time. I've been working with a group of surfers in California who work with various charities. We surf and film events for special needs kids. Being involved, I turned the group into 501 (c)(3). I'm the Chairman of the Board, but want to get into the photo side as well. We have a team of photographers, but I of course want to shoot events as well, can't help it. I've got a K-7 and a 55-300/4.5 WR but judging from the last event, I think I might need something longer. Check out the website and have a look at some of the images - suggestions on something longer? www.malibuunderdogs.org Norm Holy mackerel - hi Norm. Great to hear from you. Seems an eternity since playing hooky with a bottle of wine in the woods! Great thing to be involved with. Like the website and the video is excellent. Film some interviews with surfers and their riders - hearing what people say about the activities reaches out and grabs the viewer :-) tell yer video person the GoPro stuff is really good - how about putting it on the end of 6 foot pole and swooping over their heads / surfboard level looking up etc. In fact you could do that with the K-7... ;-) Good luck mate. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --www.seeingeye.tv _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Nicolas
Google Streetview will show you - it's on the corner of Great Portland Street and Weymouth St in the West End of London. Now you think I know where every random wine shop in London is... But you can generally guess the area by the architecture. B On 22 Jul 2015, at 02:52, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: I like to think the bike is disobeying the No Parking sign, but I guess it belongs there :-) I want to see what you cropped out, just out of curiosity... I'm thinking that this shop is under a stone bridge - or rail. I like it ann On 7/21/2015 8:28 PM, Rick Womer wrote: Just a short walk from 111-113... http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18049361size=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated. Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Se på koret
A couple of months ago, I came across this choir singing in the street. As usual, I found the spectators more interesting than the performers: http://se.toralf.net/post/124734050808/kor Shot on Ektar 100 film. Shameless praise is welcome, as always. Oh, and other comments, too :-) I have certain doubts about the focus, or lack thereof, myself - but *maybe* it works... - Toralf -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Any wisdom on step-up rings?
Interesting about the cat door. Did Schrodinger have a cat door? Or could his cat could be simultaneously inside and out? Regarding step up rings: I've always used the inexpensive ones. They sometime stick (especially if left on a long time) but eventually they will come off. I tend to use step down rings frequently for reverse mounting lenses and one that are close in diameter (e.g. a 52 to 49mm step down) can be a real pain to remove, but patience usually prevails. Mark On 7/21/2015 5:50 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: [Lyrical digression] (albeit on the topic of CATs) There is a legend attributing the invention of a cat flap door to Isaac Newton (the physicist famous for formulating the foundations of mechanics and gravitation), who was annoyed by the cat asking outside and asked a carpenter to make one in his door. There is an extension of that that says that Newton asked to make two doors: a large one for the mother cat, and a small one for the kittens. (See, e.g.: http://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/famous-inventors/5-isaac-newton-inventions2.htm ) [/Digression] How is that story related to photography? I just realized that at least as a temporary step, I can just buy a step-up ring and use the 77mm CP on my 67mm lenses. So, the question is: Any recommendations for the step-up rings? I see Goja step-up rings sold for about $6 on Amazon, with a bunch of positive reviews, Sensei on BH for the same $6, while B+W on BH is $18. Both are aluminum. A brass one from Sensei is $37, Heliopan - $47.50. Is there any reason to spend 3-times as much on B+W aluminum ring? Yet another question, how much of binding comes from aluminum rings? Is it worth spending 6-times as much on a brass one? Igor --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. 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-Rodent Rockll
Nice capture of the animal in its habitat. It seems suited to blending in with the rocks. On 7/21/2015 9:24 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Due to my having initially flubbed the link to this image, am posting it again. Background comments not worth repeating. CC? J http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=951 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. 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.
OT: First Adult Bike
Gracie has her first adult bike. I bought her a 2014 Giant Tempt 5, which was new but somewhat reduced since it’s last year’s model. Seems to work great. It has 27.5 wheels but an Adult Small frame. Went to a good bike shop nearby, and they measured her and had her test drive some bikes. This one seems to be excellent. Was surprised to learn it’s American made, or at least marketed by a U.S. company. (I’m often skeptical of “American made” claims.) Here’s a truly awful phone pic in bad light with Grace squinting:-) http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18058025size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Any wisdom on step-up rings?
Hi Bipin, First, let me tell you that you are wrong in your quick judgement. And the very fact that this thread exists is the indication of that. In any case, I thought you were wise not to be this condescending. But because this thread is not about me, I will leave it at that, writing off your personal comments to an awkward joke attempt. Second, let me quote two proverbs: I'm not rich to buy cheap things! The greedy pays twice. Now, back to the topic, - it is smart to look for alternatives and bargains, and there is nothing wrong with $1-2 pieces _if_ they work properly. But it would be stupid to save some $10-20 _IF_ that might prevent me from taking a picture with a $1K lens because I couldn't unscrew that ring while taking that proverbial priceless shot, or even risk damaging that lens. And _IF_ saving $60 on a CP filter would degrade the picture quality that is otherwise achievable with the three premium quality lenses totalling over $2K (which I already have), that makes money spent on these lenses not worth their value. Those big IF's are worth researching before the purchase, because I don't want to _waste_ my money. As for the filter wrenches, - one can buy dedicated ones for $6: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/807009-REG/Sensei_FW6277_62_77mm_Filter_Wrench_Set.html http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0095PQPHI/ Igor Bipin Gupta Wed, 22 Jul 2015 10:06:08 -0700 wrote: Igor, Igor the terrible big buck thinker spender! Afraid of getting the step up / down ring stuck? ... Bipin Gupta Wed, 22 Jul 2015 09:28:26 -0700 wrote: Igor the Mr. Loaded with Money. You think just like my Dad - Shoes - Bata, Glasses - Bausch Lomb, Cars - Mercedes Benz, Radio or Music System - Philips, Cameras - Leica, and so on - every thing expensive and thus the finest money can buy. ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 Mail on MY cell
Several months ago I was going on about separating my PDML mail on my cell. I mentioned that my geek was about to give it up. Someone on the list asked that I let them know if we were ever successful. A week or so ago, it occurred to me to attempt setting up a PDML account. I did so, gave it a password I've found easy to remember, and I'm now receiving both PDML and Comcast mail. This is in case that above mention list person is still among us. J -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Needles
I see. Scale was missing. ;0) J Sent from my iPhone On Jul 22, 2015, at 2:41 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: It's only a few inches long, not at all suited for that purpose, and it was, when I found it, horizontal. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 5:38 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: You're probably going to receive suggestions to give it a 90 degree left flip in time for Christmas. J - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2015 2:14:00 PM Subject: PESO: Needles An abstract, for a change: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18055694size=lg K-5 II S, DA 18-135 zoom Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Any wisdom on step-up rings?
A lot of people don't understand the difference between CHEAP! and Inexpensive. I *never* buy CHEAP!; but I will always consider Inexpensive. If you have to spend twice as much to get something that's going to last 3 times longer, you've still saved money because you won't have to pay for it again and again. -- Science - Questions we may never find answers for. Religion - Answers we must never question. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Carrying camera on a bicycle
Cycling jerseys have 3 pockets on the back, sometimes with little zipped pouches for cash. My map goes in one pocket, my reading glasses in the middle, and my banana in the left. http://www.torm.cc/image/cache/torm123%20cropped-8f957e49-ff57-4b32-be7d-ddb0799bd8aa-620x350-q85-ap-mk-sm-0.jpg B On 22 Jul 2015, at 16:27, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: On Jul 22, 2015, at 11:23 AM, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: =and= your banana. Yeah, come to think of it, I’ll need help with that, too. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net “...we are a form of invitation to others and to otherness... - David Whyte -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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.
PESO - The Final Grebe Shot
Okay, not the last ~ever~ but the last from Sunday's shoot. I think this is my favourite because it's earlier, before the skies got really dark - the aperture was a bit smaller so both grebes are fairly well focused (by my standards, anyway): http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/07/the-final-grebe-shot.html Let me know what you think. Comments always welcome. Hope you enjoy. -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso - Rainy day blues
Thanks, Chris! ann On 7/21/2015 3:37 PM, Chris Mitchell wrote: Very good Ann. The rain, the composition, the poster on the side of the bus - everything's perfect. Chris On 20 July 2015 at 04:14, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Recently shot.. http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2015-and-all-that/i-NGQhsM6/L ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: First Adult Bike
In a couple if years we'll see her doing matched sprints in the Olympics! Lovely shot (despite harsh light an all). She's really growing up! BTW Giant is Taiwanese but they make fine bikes. A quality manufacturer. Cheers, frank On 22 July, 2015 5:08:16 PM EDT, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Gracie has her first adult bike. I bought her a 2014 Giant Tempt 5, which was new but somewhat reduced since it’s last year’s model. Seems to work great. It has 27.5 wheels but an Adult Small frame. Went to a good bike shop nearby, and they measured her and had her test drive some bikes. This one seems to be excellent. Was surprised to learn it’s American made, or at least marketed by a U.S. company. (I’m often skeptical of “American made” claims.) Here’s a truly awful phone pic in bad light with Grace squinting:-) http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18058025size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: First Adult Bike
The Giant factory in Taiwan is the world's largest bicycle factory. For years they made frames for other manufacturers but about 30 years ago they started branding their own. And you're right, they make good bikes. Many top manufacturers, like Specialized have all but their top racing frames made in Taiwan, likely by Giant. And many well-known brands (like Bianchi of Italy) have their more affordable bikes made in Taiwan - by Giant. BTW, virtually every carbon fibre frame, regardless of manufacturer, is made in mainland China. No one else has the facilities. Glad I ride Italian steel. :-) Cheers, frank On 22 July, 2015 7:06:40 PM EDT, John sesso...@earthlink.net wrote: On 7/22/2015 5:08 PM, paul stenquist wrote: Gracie has her first adult bike. I bought her a 2014 Giant Tempt 5, which was new but somewhat reduced since it’s last year’s model. Seems to work great. It has 27.5 wheels but an Adult Small frame. Went to a good bike shop nearby, and they measured her and had her test drive some bikes. This one seems to be excellent. Was surprised to learn it’s American made, or at least marketed by a U.S. company. (I’m often skeptical of “American made” claims.) Here’s a truly awful phone pic in bad light with Grace squinting:-) http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18058025size=lg Skepticism is justified. They're manufactured in Taiwan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-dDP_fXUoE I don't know if any standard bicycles are still manufactured in the USA, but there are LOTS of manufacturers who will build you a custom bike. Still, it's a good bike I hope she gets a lot of use out of it. -- Science - Questions we may never find answers for. Religion - Answers we must never question. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: First Adult Bike
Caption:(indicated by the squint) Oh Granddad do you have to take a photo of /_everything_/ I do? You go girl! ann On 7/22/2015 5:08 PM, paul stenquist wrote: Gracie has her first adult bike. I bought her a 2014 Giant Tempt 5, which was new but somewhat reduced since it’s last year’s model. Seems to work great. It has 27.5 wheels but an Adult Small frame. Went to a good bike shop nearby, and they measured her and had her test drive some bikes. This one seems to be excellent. Was surprised to learn it’s American made, or at least marketed by a U.S. company. (I’m often skeptical of “American made” claims.) Here’s a truly awful phone pic in bad light with Grace squinting:-) http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18058025size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - The Final Grebe Shot
Yeah - I think that is the best of them, too, Frank. the positioning and the water being more saturated with color instead of so gray as in the others... ann On 7/22/2015 10:03 PM, frank theriault wrote: Okay, not the last ~ever~ but the last from Sunday's shoot. I think this is my favourite because it's earlier, before the skies got really dark - the aperture was a bit smaller so both grebes are fairly well focused (by my standards, anyway): http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/07/the-final-grebe-shot.html Let me know what you think. Comments always welcome. Hope you enjoy. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Rainy day blues
I like that you made that point, Don - it's how I approach it.. ann On 7/21/2015 12:03 PM, Donald Guthrie wrote: Excellent. Great example of a street shot that is best in color. On 7/19/15 11:06 PM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 14 Date: Sun, 19 Jul 2015 23:14:56 -0400 From: ann sanfedeleann...@nyc.rr.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Subject: Peso - Rainy day blues Message-ID:55ac67b0.6040...@nyc.rr.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed Recently shot.. http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2015-and-all-that/i-NGQhsM6/L ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
What's in the name?
I know that there are quite a few language and grammar geeks among PDMLers. That's why I thought I'd share this linguistic question that got me puzzled. I see that almost everybody who is talking about Circular Polarizers uses an abbreviation CPL, either as a noun or adjective (e.g. CPL filter). The curious part is that none of the online photography articles and reviews that talks about CPL bothers to deabbreviate it. (Just as a reference, all scientific journals where I've published my articles require to define any abbreviation before using it for the first time, even for those that are common in the field.) So, my question is What does the `L' in CPL stand for? I have 3 versions of what it might be (or what photographers who use that abbreviation might mean), including a standard one that is typically used in optical methods in physics, chemistry and related areas of science. None of those 3 would be strictly speaking correct. So, I am suspecting that I might be missing something more obvious. So, what does the `L' in CPL stand for? Thank you, 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: PESO - Paddington Street Gardens
Lovely! Especially all the folks enjoying it. Cheers, frank On 22 July, 2015 8:41:39 PM EDT, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: London is full of small beautiful parks, including this one--peaceful morning and afternoon, and bustling at lunchtime on a ~typically~ lovely English mid-day. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18049363size=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated. Rick -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: What's in the name?
On 22/07/2015 8:27 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: I know that there are quite a few language and grammar geeks among PDMLers. That's why I thought I'd share this linguistic question that got me puzzled. I see that almost everybody who is talking about Circular Polarizers uses an abbreviation CPL, either as a noun or adjective (e.g. CPL filter). The curious part is that none of the online photography articles and reviews that talks about CPL bothers to deabbreviate it. (Just as a reference, all scientific journals where I've published my articles require to define any abbreviation before using it for the first time, even for those that are common in the field.) So, my question is What does the `L' in CPL stand for? larizer -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Needles
It works! Love the juxtaposition of saturated green plant and dull brown background. Nice and sharp, too. Cheers, frank On 22 July, 2015 5:14:00 PM EDT, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: An abstract, for a change: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18055694size=lg K-5 II S, DA 18-135 zoom Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: First Adult Bike
Cool! Nishiki made nice bikes. Likely worth the rebuild. And I'm sure Grace would ~love~ going on rides with you. Cheers, frank On 22 July, 2015 11:11:50 PM EDT, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I also pulled down a bike that's been hanging from the garage ceiling for 20 years; an old Nishiki Colorado. Rebuilding it for me. Paul via phone On Jul 22, 2015, at 10:25 PM, Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: In a couple if years we'll see her doing matched sprints in the Olympics! Lovely shot (despite harsh light an all). She's really growing up! BTW Giant is Taiwanese but they make fine bikes. A quality manufacturer. Cheers, frank On 22 July, 2015 5:08:16 PM EDT, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Gracie has her first adult bike. I bought her a 2014 Giant Tempt 5, which was new but somewhat reduced since it’s last year’s model. Seems to work great. It has 27.5 wheels but an Adult Small frame. Went to a good bike shop nearby, and they measured her and had her test drive some bikes. This one seems to be excellent. Was surprised to learn it’s American made, or at least marketed by a U.S. company. (I’m often skeptical of “American made” claims.) Here’s a truly awful phone pic in bad light with Grace squinting:-) http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18058025size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: My New Photo Gig
The K-3 has the newish auto focus system with more focus points, (though there's some question if it's really that much better than the K-5II), but still in the same basic pattern, improved metering, 8FPS vs 7 for the K-5, dual card slots, slightly higher viewfinder magnification, and slightly modified control locations and functions, probably just enough changes to make jumping from a K-7 annoying for a while, and shifting back and forth also a bit annoying. Probably a few more improvements that I don't remember. The only real minus, is that in video mode, AS is no longer sensor shift, but is now what I'd call electronic pixel shift. That was probably done to keep the code base between the K-3 and 645z from becoming too divergent, as the Digital 645 doesn't have a shifting sensor, but now the 645Z body does record video. If all you were getting a K-5 variant for was increased resolution over the K-7 I wouldn't bother. However the K-5II/s have other improved features better metering and auto focus that actually works most of the time. The K-3 doesn't seem to be that much of a leap over the K-5 except for resolution and the extra AF points gives better granularity when specifying just what one wishes to focus on. Which seems to be the biggest downfall of the K-5II sometimes it decides to focus on the tip of a subjects nose, when the red dot appears to be centered on their eye. On 7/22/2015 12:07 PM, Norman Baugher wrote: Is there a big difference between the K-5 and K-3 other than resolution. There is definitely a big difference in price… On Jul 21, 2015, at 4:26 PM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: If you're sticking with Pentax there's only one. The K-3 or it's younger brother he K-3II which are probably functionally identical for your purposes. The K-3 can probably be had for a fairly sizable discount now and a somewhat bigger one in three to six months, based on passed history. On 7/21/2015 4:13 PM, Norman Baugher wrote: Of course I’m the Treasurer, I’m the only non-surfer in the group. Need I say more. (plus I’m great at managing other people’s money). Different body with higher density sensors, never thought of that one. Then again, I’m not a digital guy. Suggestions? On Jul 21, 2015, at 3:55 PM, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: Hell's teeth, Norm! They made you _Treasurer_? I know Californians have a reputation for gullibility but that is a whole different planet. Man. Depending on your budget 8 -) you may find better value for money in either an older FA lens or a newer body with a higher density sensor, thereby allowing more of a crop. On 21 July 2015 at 18:25, Norman Baugher nbaug...@baugherphotography.com wrote: Hey guys, I’ve been lurking for a while, so this is my first post in some time. I’ve been working with a group of surfers in California who work with various charities. We surf and film events for special needs kids. Being involved, I turned the group into 501 (c)(3). I’m the Chairman of the Board, but want to get into the photo side as well. We have a team of photographers, but I of course want to shoot events as well, can’t help it. I’ve got a K-7 and a 55-300/4.5 WR but judging from the last event, I think I might need something longer. Check out the website and have a look at some of the images - suggestions on something longer? www.malibuunderdogs.org Norm -- I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. -- Woody Allen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 - Nicolas
On 22 July 2015 at 05:22, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: Look at the size of the chain used to lock the bike to the lamp-post! The chain is there to prevent the lamp-post from being stolen. Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Nicolas
On 23 Jul 2015, at 05:55, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: On 22 July 2015 at 05:22, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: Look at the size of the chain used to lock the bike to the lamp-post! The chain is there to prevent the lamp-post from being stolen. Chris There's been a spate of lamppost thefts recently. When the police were asked who was responsible they replied we're completely in the dark, but we're not making light of it. B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: First Adult Bike
I also pulled down a bike that's been hanging from the garage ceiling for 20 years; an old Nishiki Colorado. Rebuilding it for me. Paul via phone On Jul 22, 2015, at 10:25 PM, Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: In a couple if years we'll see her doing matched sprints in the Olympics! Lovely shot (despite harsh light an all). She's really growing up! BTW Giant is Taiwanese but they make fine bikes. A quality manufacturer. Cheers, frank On 22 July, 2015 5:08:16 PM EDT, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Gracie has her first adult bike. I bought her a 2014 Giant Tempt 5, which was new but somewhat reduced since it’s last year’s model. Seems to work great. It has 27.5 wheels but an Adult Small frame. Went to a good bike shop nearby, and they measured her and had her test drive some bikes. This one seems to be excellent. Was surprised to learn it’s American made, or at least marketed by a U.S. company. (I’m often skeptical of “American made” claims.) Here’s a truly awful phone pic in bad light with Grace squinting:-) http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18058025size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 (x2) - What They Saw
At night they come to life and carry out needless surgical experiments on kittens and puppies B On 22 Jul 2015, at 22:57, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo15/peso7.html http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo15/peso8.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: First Adult Bike
Now that's a step (pedal?) in the right direction. Delightful shot of Gracie too. Alan C -Original Message- From: Paul Stenquist Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2015 5:11 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT: First Adult Bike I also pulled down a bike that's been hanging from the garage ceiling for 20 years; an old Nishiki Colorado. Rebuilding it for me. Paul via phone On Jul 22, 2015, at 10:25 PM, Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: In a couple if years we'll see her doing matched sprints in the Olympics! Lovely shot (despite harsh light an all). She's really growing up! BTW Giant is Taiwanese but they make fine bikes. A quality manufacturer. Cheers, frank On 22 July, 2015 5:08:16 PM EDT, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Gracie has her first adult bike. I bought her a 2014 Giant Tempt 5, which was new but somewhat reduced since it’s last year’s model. Seems to work great. It has 27.5 wheels but an Adult Small frame. Went to a good bike shop nearby, and they measured her and had her test drive some bikes. This one seems to be excellent. Was surprised to learn it’s American made, or at least marketed by a U.S. company. (I’m often skeptical of “American made” claims.) Here’s a truly awful phone pic in bad light with Grace squinting:-) http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18058025size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 (x2) - What They Saw
Needless, you say? m On Jul 22, 2015, at 9:07 PM, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: At night they come to life and carry out needless surgical experiments on kittens and puppies B On 22 Jul 2015, at 22:57, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo15/peso7.html http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo15/peso8.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - The Final Grebe Shot
Nice sense of movement imparted by the wake. Strong composition and interesting poses. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 10:03 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Okay, not the last ~ever~ but the last from Sunday's shoot. I think this is my favourite because it's earlier, before the skies got really dark - the aperture was a bit smaller so both grebes are fairly well focused (by my standards, anyway): http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/07/the-final-grebe-shot.html Let me know what you think. Comments always welcome. Hope you enjoy. -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: First Adult Bike
She appears justifiably proud (and pleased). Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 5:08 PM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Gracie has her first adult bike. I bought her a 2014 Giant Tempt 5, which was new but somewhat reduced since it’s last year’s model. Seems to work great. It has 27.5 wheels but an Adult Small frame. Went to a good bike shop nearby, and they measured her and had her test drive some bikes. This one seems to be excellent. Was surprised to learn it’s American made, or at least marketed by a U.S. company. (I’m often skeptical of “American made” claims.) Here’s a truly awful phone pic in bad light with Grace squinting:-) http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18058025size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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.
PESO: Needles
An abstract, for a change: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18055694size=lg K-5 II S, DA 18-135 zoom Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Any wisdom on step-up rings?
Any wisdom on step-up rings? Certainly. (With apologies to Oscar Wilde), the only thing worse than having step-up rings is NOT having step-up rings. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 (x2) - What They Saw
http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo15/peso7.html http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo15/peso8.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Google Fiber - sort of ...
On 7/21/2015 11:58 PM, Darren Addy wrote: John, I hope I'm wrong, but this part of your email sent off alarm bells: I'm not so sure about the offer, but I went ahead requested the new modem, even though when I tried to log into my account, they tell me they can't find me by my email address, by the phone number I used to sign up with TWC Road-runner or by my TWC Road-runner cable internet phone number. That sounds suspiciously like a phishing scheme where someone makes a web site (or sends an email) claiming to be a legitimate business and imitating their login page to get unsuspecting people to input their log-in info. Check the email and look carefully at the email address domain name to see if it is actually Time Warner. And before entering any log-in information, make sure that the domain is actually the domain you think it is. It is legitimately from Time-Warner cable. The reason I'm not confident about the offer is because Time-Warner Cable are blithering idiots in addition to being lying ASSHOLES. For years Time-Warner has been holding Raleigh subscribers hostage - they couldn't upgrade the cable internet service without a *BIG* rate increase!!! Yet, a month after Google announces they're bringing 1000Mbps Fiber to Raleigh, Time-Warner can suddenly afford to upgrade everybody's speed at no additional cost to the customer by just swapping out the modems? These are the morons whose email server was down for several months; the reason I now have an Earthlink account strictly for email. When I called their support number about the outage, they told me I didn't pay for email, it was just something extra they GAVE me out of the goodness of their hearts, so it was of no consequence that I couldn't access my Time-Warner email account. ... and by coincidence, just minutes after I posted, they took the entire system down. I couldn't connect to the internet, couldn't send or receive email and my internet telephone was dead. I'm not sure how long it was down, it was back when I got home from my weekly photography brunch just after noon. I called the support number on my cell phone got their automated system which told me they were conducting maintenance offered to call me as soon as it came back on-line. I've yet to receive that call. The can't log into my account because they can't find me by my email address or telephone numbers is due to a completely different INCOMPETENCE on the part of Time-Warner. They don't know how to communicate by plain text email the links they include so you can view the content in a web browser are defective. I could probably get them to work if I disabled NoScript told Thunderbird to display the message body as Original HTML, but why should I? -- Science - Questions we may never find answers for. Religion - Answers we must never question. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Needles
You're probably going to receive suggestions to give it a 90 degree left flip in time for Christmas. J - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2015 2:14:00 PM Subject: PESO: Needles An abstract, for a change: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18055694size=lg K-5 II S, DA 18-135 zoom Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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: Needles
It's only a few inches long, not at all suited for that purpose, and it was, when I found it, horizontal. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 5:38 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: You're probably going to receive suggestions to give it a 90 degree left flip in time for Christmas. J - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2015 2:14:00 PM Subject: PESO: Needles An abstract, for a change: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18055694size=lg K-5 II S, DA 18-135 zoom Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Carrying camera on a bicycle
OP/TECH Stabilizer Strap. http://optechusa.com/straps/stabilizer-strap.html On 7/22/2015 11:12 AM, Eric Weir wrote: Looks like I’m going to be on a bike for several days while in Italy. Wondering about carrying a camera, in my case a K5, on a bicycle on a bicycle tour. Especially balancing protecting the camera while underway with accessibility to the camera for taking photos. Suggestions? Special equipment? Thanks, -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net Imagining the other is a powerful antidote to fanaticism and hatred. - Amos Oz -- Science - Questions we may never find answers for. Religion - Answers we must never question. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Any wisdom on step-up rings?
John wrote: A lot of people don't understand the difference between CHEAP! and Inexpensive. I *never* buy CHEAP!; but I will always consider Inexpensive. If you have to spend twice as much to get something that's going to last 3 times longer, you've still saved money because you won't have to pay for it again and again. It's the Sam Vimes theory of boots. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (postbox on min4est) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: First Adult Bike
Gracie has certainly grown up a lot since I first saw a picture of her, what, almost a decade ago now! Nice bike, a pretty young lady ... A photo to treasure regardless of how awful it might be. I hope she enjoys the heck out of it. :-) Godfrey On Jul 22, 2015, at 2:08 PM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Gracie has her first adult bike. I bought her a 2014 Giant Tempt 5, which was new but somewhat reduced since it’s last year’s model. Seems to work great. It has 27.5 wheels but an Adult Small frame. Went to a good bike shop nearby, and they measured her and had her test drive some bikes. This one seems to be excellent. Was surprised to learn it’s American made, or at least marketed by a U.S. company. (I’m often skeptical of “American made” claims.) Here’s a truly awful phone pic in bad light with Grace squinting:-) http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18058025size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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 - Paddington Street Gardens
London is full of small beautiful parks, including this one--peaceful morning and afternoon, and bustling at lunchtime on a ~typically~ lovely English mid-day. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18049363size=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated. Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: First Adult Bike
On 7/22/2015 5:08 PM, paul stenquist wrote: Gracie has her first adult bike. I bought her a 2014 Giant Tempt 5, which was new but somewhat reduced since it’s last year’s model. Seems to work great. It has 27.5 wheels but an Adult Small frame. Went to a good bike shop nearby, and they measured her and had her test drive some bikes. This one seems to be excellent. Was surprised to learn it’s American made, or at least marketed by a U.S. company. (I’m often skeptical of “American made” claims.) Here’s a truly awful phone pic in bad light with Grace squinting:-) http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18058025size=lg Skepticism is justified. They're manufactured in Taiwan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-dDP_fXUoE I don't know if any standard bicycles are still manufactured in the USA, but there are LOTS of manufacturers who will build you a custom bike. Still, it's a good bike I hope she gets a lot of use out of it. -- Science - Questions we may never find answers for. Religion - Answers we must never question. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: First Adult Bike
Thanks Godfrey. It will be ten years next month since she came to live with us. The years are fleeting. Paul via phone On Jul 22, 2015, at 8:18 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi godd...@me.com wrote: Gracie has certainly grown up a lot since I first saw a picture of her, what, almost a decade ago now! Nice bike, a pretty young lady ... A photo to treasure regardless of how awful it might be. I hope she enjoys the heck out of it. :-) Godfrey On Jul 22, 2015, at 2:08 PM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Gracie has her first adult bike. I bought her a 2014 Giant Tempt 5, which was new but somewhat reduced since it’s last year’s model. Seems to work great. It has 27.5 wheels but an Adult Small frame. Went to a good bike shop nearby, and they measured her and had her test drive some bikes. This one seems to be excellent. Was surprised to learn it’s American made, or at least marketed by a U.S. company. (I’m often skeptical of “American made” claims.) Here’s a truly awful phone pic in bad light with Grace squinting:-) http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18058025size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.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.
What polarizer? -- Help needed.
Hello Igor, if you have unlimited funds then the costliest 67 mm Polarizer in the world - all the great brands you list and some more - is best for you, and great news for the manufacturer as you help them keep afloat. A Ha! you also mention Hidden Gems. So here is one - ZOMEI from China. I bought two when they made an entry and were struggling to market them. I am quite happy as I paid peanuts then. You may want to read this review:- http://www.davidkennardphotography.com/blog/990-zomei-ir-filters-review-comparison.xhtml I suggest you buy a Zomei and try it out yourself. It wont burn a hole in your pocket. Best of all these Chinese sellers on evil bay offer free shipping. Regards. Bipin -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: My New Photo Gig
To be expected, only from you Frank… :-) On Jul 21, 2015, at 6:22 PM, Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: ... I’m great at managing other people’s money. MARK!! Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 4:13:10 PM EDT, Norman Baugher nbaug...@baugherphotography.com wrote: Of course I’m the Treasurer, I’m the only non-surfer in the group. Need I say more. (plus I’m great at managing other people’s money). Different body with higher density sensors, never thought of that one. Then again, I’m not a digital guy. Suggestions? On Jul 21, 2015, at 3:55 PM, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: Hell's teeth, Norm! They made you _Treasurer_? I know Californians have a reputation for gullibility but that is a whole different planet. Man. Depending on your budget 8 -) you may find better value for money in either an older FA lens or a newer body with a higher density sensor, thereby allowing more of a crop. On 21 July 2015 at 18:25, Norman Baugher nbaug...@baugherphotography.com wrote: Hey guys, I’ve been lurking for a while, so this is my first post in some time. I’ve been working with a group of surfers in California who work with various charities. We surf and film events for special needs kids. Being involved, I turned the group into 501 (c)(3). I’m the Chairman of the Board, but want to get into the photo side as well. We have a team of photographers, but I of course want to shoot events as well, can’t help it. I’ve got a K-7 and a 55-300/4.5 WR but judging from the last event, I think I might need something longer. Check out the website and have a look at some of the images - suggestions on something longer? www.malibuunderdogs.org Norm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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-Rodent Rockll
Thanks, Mark C. May have something to do with nature influencing wildlife's habitat choice. J - Original Message - From: Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2015 6:36:40 AM Subject: Re: Peso-Rodent Rockll Nice capture of the animal in its habitat. It seems suited to blending in with the rocks. On 7/21/2015 9:24 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Due to my having initially flubbed the link to this image, am posting it again. Background comments not worth repeating. CC? J http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=951 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Any wisdom on step-up rings?
Yeah, I can identify with THAT problem too ann On 7/21/2015 11:19 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Ann, My concern is quite the opposite: I am not afraid to loose it, but rather to have if stuck on the lens or filter forever. :-) But yes, indeed, I was leaning toward buying the cheap one with good reviews, but then I read a couple of horror stories: http://www.amazon.com/review/R27V00ILBP08CY and in the middle of this page: http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/forums/thread40941.htm And I became concerned, since I've already had problems separating my polarizer from the lenses before, and at 77mm you usually get more binding then at smaller sizes. So, I am thinking if I want to risk it... Or, maybe I should spend some $6 to buy filter wrench at the same time?... Igor ann sanfedele Tue, 21 Jul 2015 16:55:49 -0700 wrote: Get the cheapie - then when you lose it , it won't cost too much to replace... As to other sage step advice, better to put the 77 filter on the lens with the 67 thread than the reverse- but I'll wager that occured to you . ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
