PESO The Coach
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Re: PESO Red-Bellied Woodpecker
I resemble that remark. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" Subject: Re: PESO Red-Bellied Woodpecker I relate to ragged looking peckers. Paul On Aug 11, 2018, at 6:23 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Really nice capture and pose of a ragged looking pecker. -Original Message- From: Paul Stenquist Subject: PESO Red-Bellied Woodpecker From this angle, one can see where he gets his name. He was high up in a tree, in shadow with bright highlights behind. I wasn’t expecting much, but I”m quite pleased with the result. K-1 with D FA 150-450. DA 1.4X Converter, f8, 1/640th, 630mm, ISO 8000. https://www.photo.net/photo/18490396/Red-Bellied-Woodpecker -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO Red-Bellied Woodpecker
I've used a pump action pellet gun on the really persistent squirrels - not to kill them but to make them think twice about stealing the suet - seems to work. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Daniel J. Matyola" Subject: Re: PESO Red-Bellied Woodpecker I had a "squirrel-proof" metal bird seed feeder which worked quite well, until a black bear cub pulled it down and ripped it open. You are correct; we can only make it more difficult for the critters, rather than stopping them. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 7:06 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Only the hanger was left of the woodpecker block, and the suet and peanut totally disappeared, together with the suet holder. Dan, I've had to use a small chain to hang my suet feeder and also had to tie wrap the loading flap of the feeder shut - due to a combination of raccoon and squirrel. They still can claw out pieces of suet but I make them work for it Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Daniel J. Matyola" < danmaty...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: PESO Red-Bellied Woodpecker Very nice, and strikingly similar to one of the id images at the Cornell site. Perhaps a young male, since the red extends over the crown but is not solidly red yet. Some time ago I mentioned that a Pileated visited my yard, the first I have seen in several years. I put a suet feeder with suet and nuts, high up on a tree beyond the reach of the deer, as well as a "woodpecker block,' a compresses brick of fruit nuts and suet. Both disappeared overnight. Only the hanger was left of the woodpecker block, and the suet and peanut totally disappeared, together with the suet holder. I suspect a raccoon got to them. Hard to attract woodpeckers -- or any other unusual birds -- with the deer, crows, raccoons, foxes, opossums and bears around here. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 1:40 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: From this angle, one can see where he gets his name. He was high up in a tree, in shadow with bright highlights behind. I wasn’t expecting much, but I”m quite pleased with the result. K-1 with D FA 150-450. DA 1.4X Converter, f8, 1/640th, 630mm, ISO 8000. https://www.photo.net/photo/18490396/Red-Bellied-Woodpecker -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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 -- Lost Bench
Looks like an attractive subject but it's lost in the background -Original Message- >From: "P. J. Alling" >Subject: PESO -- Lost Bench > >I probably over processed this, but I like it, so I'm posting it anyway. > >I shot this bench a couple of winters ago, in the middle of a snow >drift, it's been neglected even more since then, and not quite so >inviting covered in lichen. > >https://pdml.updog.co/webster26/PESO%20--%20lostbench.html > >Equipment: Pentax K5II w/smc Pentax M 85mm f2.0 > >As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. > >-- >America wasn't founded so that we could all be better. >America was founded so we could all be anything we damn well please. > - P.J. O'Rourke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Threading?
On 8/11/2018 21:32, Subash Jeyan wrote: i did. mostly new threads started by one particular member messes up the threading, probably because he starts a new thread by replying to an existing thread and changing the subject, which i'll admit is as much a valid way of starting new threads as any other. but it breaks the thread in mail clients such as mine which sort threads by subject. btw, i get none of your mails; they always end up in my gmail spam folder. i do see them when someone replies to your mail though. It's a known issue between Yahoo & Gmail. Yahoo broke something to do with mailing lists. Gmail can't cope. You can create a filter in Gmail to tell it not to send emails to SPAM. Create a new contact in Gmail for johnsessoms at yahoo dot com Then go into Gmail settings and create a filter from the new contact and select "Never send it to Spam". https://www.jotform.com/help/404-How-to-Prevent-Emails-from-Landing-in-Gmail-s-Spam-Folder I guess someone will have to reply to and quote this message in its entirety before Dan & Subash can see 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: Threading?
That's because you use Gmail & I'm having to use Yahoo. There's a known issue with Yahoo and Gmail not playing nice. Mostly Yahoo's fault, but Gmail is not entirely blameless. On 8/11/2018 17:48, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Postings from John Sessoms appear in my spam folder. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 5:16 PM, mike wilson wrote: I've noticed, in the last day or so, that I don't get original emails from JS, only replies. They don't even appear in my spam, as mails from a few others (including myself...) do regularly. On 11 August 2018 at 21:07 "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: I have not noticed that. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 4:02 PM, John Sessoms wrote: Has anyone else noticed messed up threading on PDML? Or is it just me? Lately several topics appear threaded under other completely different topics. -- Science - Questions we may never find answers for. Religion - Answers we must never question. -- 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.
PESO -- Lost Bench
I probably over processed this, but I like it, so I'm posting it anyway. I shot this bench a couple of winters ago, in the middle of a snow drift, it's been neglected even more since then, and not quite so inviting covered in lichen. https://pdml.updog.co/webster26/PESO%20--%20lostbench.html Equipment: Pentax K5II w/smc Pentax M 85mm f2.0 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- America wasn't founded so that we could all be better. America was founded so we could all be anything we damn well please. - P.J. O'Rourke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Threading?
i did. mostly new threads started by one particular member messes up the threading, probably because he starts a new thread by replying to an existing thread and changing the subject, which i'll admit is as much a valid way of starting new threads as any other. but it breaks the thread in mail clients such as mine which sort threads by subject. btw, i get none of your mails; they always end up in my gmail spam folder. i do see them when someone replies to your mail though. On Sat, 11 Aug 2018 16:07:22 -0400 "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: > I have not noticed that. > > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 4:02 PM, John Sessoms > wrote: > > > Has anyone else noticed messed up threading on PDML? Or is it just > > me? > > > > Lately several topics appear threaded under other completely > > different topics. > > > > > > -- > > 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 Red-Bellied Woodpecker
excellent shot. i am yet to get a good shot of a woodpecker... On Sat, 11 Aug 2018 13:40:44 -0400 Paul Stenquist wrote: > From this angle, one can see where he gets his name. He was high up > in a tree, in shadow with bright highlights behind. I wasn’t > expecting much, but I”m quite pleased with the result. K-1 with D FA > 150-450. DA 1.4X Converter, f8, 1/640th, 630mm, ISO 8000. > > https://www.photo.net/photo/18490396/Red-Bellied-Woodpecker > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.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: On Milkweed
that is quite a sharp and pleasing shot... On Sat, 11 Aug 2018 00:01:34 -0400 "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: > I've been receiving Monarch Butterfly eggs on small milkweed plants, > raising the through the Larval and Pupal stages, and releasing them > into my yard. They head right for the butterfly bushes, and have > been hanging around our pool patio on sunny afternoons. > > The desired end, of course, is to have the released Monarchs (or > casual visitors) lay eggs on the milkweed I have planted in the yard > and in large pots on the deck. Here is an image of one of the > Monarchs checking out one of my milkweed plants: > > http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2018/8/10/on-milkweed > > K-5 IIS, FA 100 mm Macro F 2.8 > Comments and criticisms are both invited and appreciated. > > 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: Lightroom Question
Yes. The LensTagger plugin presents you with a screen where you can fill in the relevant data, and save it as a preset. When you run the command, it is actually executed by another program, the exiftool by Phil Harvey. Afterwards, you need to update metadata from file in LR to see the change. To run the plugin on multiple files, you just select them in the Library module before starting the plugin. The processing capacity seems to be a max limit of between 30 and 50 files somewhere. Jostein Den 11.08.2018 23:38, skrev Jos de Fotograaf: Hi Jostijn, Interesting option Is my understanding right, that I have to add the information manually to each picture, sometimes in batch? Greetz, Jos On 8/10/2018 11:14 PM, Jostein wrote: Bill, I'm still on Lightoom 5, and anyways use a number of unconventional optical setups. I use a plugin called LensTagger that allows me to write specific lens designations into the XMP tags. It's donationware, and well worth the dollars you can spare, IMHO. https://www.lenstagger.com/ Jostein Den 10.08.2018 17:56, skrev Bill: I am using an old enough version of Lightroom that I cannot expect any more updates (camera raw 7), and my new D FA* 50mm lens is listed as "unknown". I found a profile writer on the Adobe website, but unfortunately, it is the wrong platform. My question is, how do I get Lightroom to identify my new lens correctly, or is this even possible? thanks 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: PESO Red-Bellied Woodpecker
I had a "squirrel-proof" metal bird seed feeder which worked quite well, until a black bear cub pulled it down and ripped it open. You are correct; we can only make it more difficult for the critters, rather than stopping them. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 7:06 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > Only the hanger was left of the woodpecker block, and the suet and peanut >> totally disappeared, together with the suet holder. >> > > Dan, I've had to use a small chain to hang my suet feeder and also had to > tie wrap the loading flap of the feeder shut - due to a combination of > raccoon and squirrel. They still can claw out pieces of suet but I make > them work for it > > Kenneth Waller > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller > > - Original Message - From: "Daniel J. Matyola" < > danmaty...@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: PESO Red-Bellied Woodpecker > > > Very nice, and strikingly similar to one of the id images at the Cornell >> site. Perhaps a young male, since the red extends over the crown but is >> not solidly red yet. >> >> Some time ago I mentioned that a Pileated visited my yard, the first I >> have >> seen in several years. I put a suet feeder with suet and nuts, high up on >> a tree beyond the reach of the deer, as well as a "woodpecker block,' a >> compresses brick of fruit nuts and suet. Both disappeared overnight. Only >> the hanger was left of the woodpecker block, and the suet and peanut >> totally disappeared, together with the suet holder. I suspect a raccoon >> got to them. Hard to attract woodpeckers -- or any other unusual birds -- >> with the deer, crows, raccoons, foxes, opossums and bears around here. >> >> Dan Matyola >> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola >> >> On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 1:40 PM, Paul Stenquist >> wrote: >> >> From this angle, one can see where he gets his name. He was high up in a >>> tree, in shadow with bright highlights behind. I wasn’t expecting much, >>> but >>> I”m quite pleased with the result. K-1 with D FA 150-450. DA 1.4X >>> Converter, f8, 1/640th, 630mm, ISO 8000. >>> >>> https://www.photo.net/photo/18490396/Red-Bellied-Woodpecker >>> >> > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.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 Red-Bellied Woodpecker
I relate to ragged looking peckers. Paul > On Aug 11, 2018, at 6:23 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > > > Really nice capture and pose of a ragged looking pecker. > > -Original Message- >> From: Paul Stenquist >> Subject: PESO Red-Bellied Woodpecker >> >> From this angle, one can see where he gets his name. He was high up in a >> tree, in shadow with bright highlights behind. I wasn’t expecting much, but >> I”m quite pleased with the result. K-1 with D FA 150-450. DA 1.4X Converter, >> f8, 1/640th, 630mm, ISO 8000. >> >> https://www.photo.net/photo/18490396/Red-Bellied-Woodpecker > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.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 Red-Bellied Woodpecker
Yep, he’s no beauty! Paul > On Aug 11, 2018, at 6:23 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > > > Really nice capture and pose of a ragged looking pecker. > > -Original Message- >> From: Paul Stenquist >> Subject: PESO Red-Bellied Woodpecker >> >> From this angle, one can see where he gets his name. He was high up in a >> tree, in shadow with bright highlights behind. I wasn’t expecting much, but >> I”m quite pleased with the result. K-1 with D FA 150-450. DA 1.4X Converter, >> f8, 1/640th, 630mm, ISO 8000. >> >> https://www.photo.net/photo/18490396/Red-Bellied-Woodpecker > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.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 Red-Bellied Woodpecker
Only the hanger was left of the woodpecker block, and the suet and peanut totally disappeared, together with the suet holder. Dan, I've had to use a small chain to hang my suet feeder and also had to tie wrap the loading flap of the feeder shut - due to a combination of raccoon and squirrel. They still can claw out pieces of suet but I make them work for it Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Daniel J. Matyola" Subject: Re: PESO Red-Bellied Woodpecker Very nice, and strikingly similar to one of the id images at the Cornell site. Perhaps a young male, since the red extends over the crown but is not solidly red yet. Some time ago I mentioned that a Pileated visited my yard, the first I have seen in several years. I put a suet feeder with suet and nuts, high up on a tree beyond the reach of the deer, as well as a "woodpecker block,' a compresses brick of fruit nuts and suet. Both disappeared overnight. Only the hanger was left of the woodpecker block, and the suet and peanut totally disappeared, together with the suet holder. I suspect a raccoon got to them. Hard to attract woodpeckers -- or any other unusual birds -- with the deer, crows, raccoons, foxes, opossums and bears around here. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 1:40 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: From this angle, one can see where he gets his name. He was high up in a tree, in shadow with bright highlights behind. I wasn’t expecting much, but I”m quite pleased with the result. K-1 with D FA 150-450. DA 1.4X Converter, f8, 1/640th, 630mm, ISO 8000. https://www.photo.net/photo/18490396/Red-Bellied-Woodpecker -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO Red-Bellied Woodpecker
MARK! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 6:23 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > > Really nice capture and pose of a ragged looking pecker. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO Red-Bellied Woodpecker
Really nice capture and pose of a ragged looking pecker. -Original Message- >From: Paul Stenquist >Subject: PESO Red-Bellied Woodpecker > >From this angle, one can see where he gets his name. He was high up in a tree, >in shadow with bright highlights behind. I wasn’t expecting much, but I”m >quite pleased with the result. K-1 with D FA 150-450. DA 1.4X Converter, f8, >1/640th, 630mm, ISO 8000. > >https://www.photo.net/photo/18490396/Red-Bellied-Woodpecker -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Automotive fun
There was a rear wheel drive Escort! Built and sold overseas in the seventies IIRC. In its highest state of tune - with a twin cam four cylinder it was quite a ride. Some were raced competively in the U S in several series. It sort of filled the gap left by the Cortine. -Original Message- >From: "Daniel J. Matyola" >Subject: Re: Automotive fun > >I thought that it was the Ford Prefect in Britain, and the Galaxy. > > >Dan Matyola >http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > >On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 3:45 PM, John Sessoms wrote: > >> I hadn't thought about Ford using the "Escort" name in Europe/Asia for >> many more years before they used it in the U.S. >> >> I suspect yours was an earlier model with a more robust engine than my >> 1995 U.S. model. >> >> On 8/10/2018 19:53, John Coyle wrote: >> >>> I guess I was lucky, John - the car kept going for some years after that: >>> it wasn't a lucky car >>> though, it was stolen twice, once just after I had it resprayed British >>> Racing Green! Suckers must >>> have thought it was a fast car! >>> >>> John in Brisbane >>> >>> >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: PDML On Behalf Of John Sessoms >>> Sent: Saturday, 11 August 2018 3:23 AM >>> To: pdml@pdml.net >>> Subject: Re: Automotive fun >>> >>> The Escort was a great economy car, but if it ever overheated enough to >>> pin the gauge, you were >>> looking at a new engine. Aluminum cylinder block warped. The dealer >>> advised me it would be cheaper >>> to replace the engine than to try to repair it. >>> >>> Plus that Escort had a plastic radiator that could "leak" bits into the >>> new engine to block coolant >>> flow, causing the new engine to fail as well. >>> >>> YMMV, but that's how *my* Escort wagon died. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Threading?
Postings from John Sessoms appear in my spam folder. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 5:16 PM, mike wilson wrote: > I've noticed, in the last day or so, that I don't get original emails from > JS, only replies. They don't even appear in my spam, as mails from a few > others (including myself...) do regularly. > > > > On 11 August 2018 at 21:07 "Daniel J. Matyola" > wrote: > > > > > > I have not noticed that. > > > > > > Dan Matyola > > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > > > On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 4:02 PM, John Sessoms > wrote: > > > > > Has anyone else noticed messed up threading on PDML? Or is it just me? > > > > > > Lately several topics appear threaded under other completely different > > > topics. > > > > > > > > > -- > > > 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. > > > > > -- > > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > > PDML@pdml.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: Lightroom Question
Oh Bill make a copy of your old cameraraw file befor you start modifiying it! On 8/11/2018 11:27 PM, Jos de Fotograaf wrote: Hi Bill, Profile I do not know, but lens naming I do as follows: I have a picture taken with a K5 and this Sigma 10-20mm this name is not known by light room, When I read its metadata with the little program "PhotoMe", it shows lens ID: 3 44 When I import this photo into lightroom, the lens is named: "Sigma or Tamron lens" Many Sigma lenses have the lens ID "3 44" My understanding is that LR translates the ID "3 44" into the name "Sigma or Tamron lens" LR uses its file "cameraraw.dll" to do this. When I open this cameraraw file with the little program HxD, I found the "3 44" and the wording "Sigma or Tamron lens" (find the lens section by using the search function for "Sigma" or Pentax") As I have only one Sigma lens in possession with the ID "3 44" , I changed the wording in the cameraraw file in: "Sigma 10-20mm /4-5.6 EX" From now on, my pictures taken with this lens, get the correct name at importing. I do this in lightroom CC clasic, but did it also in LR5. In your case: find the lens code of your lens (with PhotoMe or other program). In the camera raw file, change the lens ID of a lens that you are not having or using. See what name comes out when when importing a picture taken with that lens. Change that name in the cameraraw file. It can take some trial and error the get it right. Greetz, Jos On 8/10/2018 5:56 PM, Bill wrote: I am using an old enough version of Lightroom that I cannot expect any more updates (camera raw 7), and my new D FA* 50mm lens is listed as "unknown". I found a profile writer on the Adobe website, but unfortunately, it is the wrong platform. My question is, how do I get Lightroom to identify my new lens correctly, or is this even possible? thanks 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: Lightroom Question
Hi Jostijn, Interesting option Is my understanding right, that I have to add the information manually to each picture, sometimes in batch? Greetz, Jos On 8/10/2018 11:14 PM, Jostein wrote: Bill, I'm still on Lightoom 5, and anyways use a number of unconventional optical setups. I use a plugin called LensTagger that allows me to write specific lens designations into the XMP tags. It's donationware, and well worth the dollars you can spare, IMHO. https://www.lenstagger.com/ Jostein Den 10.08.2018 17:56, skrev Bill: I am using an old enough version of Lightroom that I cannot expect any more updates (camera raw 7), and my new D FA* 50mm lens is listed as "unknown". I found a profile writer on the Adobe website, but unfortunately, it is the wrong platform. My question is, how do I get Lightroom to identify my new lens correctly, or is this even possible? thanks 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: Lightroom Question
Hi Bill, Profile I do not know, but lens naming I do as follows: I have a picture taken with a K5 and this Sigma 10-20mm this name is not known by light room, When I read its metadata with the little program "PhotoMe", it shows lens ID: 3 44 When I import this photo into lightroom, the lens is named: "Sigma or Tamron lens" Many Sigma lenses have the lens ID "3 44" My understanding is that LR translates the ID "3 44" into the name "Sigma or Tamron lens" LR uses its file "cameraraw.dll" to do this. When I open this cameraraw file with the little program HxD, I found the "3 44" and the wording "Sigma or Tamron lens" (find the lens section by using the search function for "Sigma" or Pentax") As I have only one Sigma lens in possession with the ID "3 44" , I changed the wording in the cameraraw file in: "Sigma 10-20mm /4-5.6 EX" From now on, my pictures taken with this lens, get the correct name at importing. I do this in lightroom CC clasic, but did it also in LR5. In your case: find the lens code of your lens (with PhotoMe or other program). In the camera raw file, change the lens ID of a lens that you are not having or using. See what name comes out when when importing a picture taken with that lens. Change that name in the cameraraw file. It can take some trial and error the get it right. Greetz, Jos On 8/10/2018 5:56 PM, Bill wrote: I am using an old enough version of Lightroom that I cannot expect any more updates (camera raw 7), and my new D FA* 50mm lens is listed as "unknown". I found a profile writer on the Adobe website, but unfortunately, it is the wrong platform. My question is, how do I get Lightroom to identify my new lens correctly, or is this even possible? thanks 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: Threading?
I've noticed, in the last day or so, that I don't get original emails from JS, only replies. They don't even appear in my spam, as mails from a few others (including myself...) do regularly. > On 11 August 2018 at 21:07 "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: > > > I have not noticed that. > > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 4:02 PM, John Sessoms wrote: > > > Has anyone else noticed messed up threading on PDML? Or is it just me? > > > > Lately several topics appear threaded under other completely different > > topics. > > > > > > -- > > 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. > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.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 Red-Bellied Woodpecker
A clean pick off, Paul. J Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 11, 2018, at 12:42 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > Very nice, and strikingly similar to one of the id images at the Cornell > site. Perhaps a young male, since the red extends over the crown but is > not solidly red yet. > > Some time ago I mentioned that a Pileated visited my yard, the first I have > seen in several years. I put a suet feeder with suet and nuts, high up on > a tree beyond the reach of the deer, as well as a "woodpecker block,' a > compresses brick of fruit nuts and suet. Both disappeared overnight. Only > the hanger was left of the woodpecker block, and the suet and peanut > totally disappeared, together with the suet holder. I suspect a raccoon > got to them. Hard to attract woodpeckers -- or any other unusual birds -- > with the deer, crows, raccoons, foxes, opossums and bears around here. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > >> On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 1:40 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> >> From this angle, one can see where he gets his name. He was high up in a >> tree, in shadow with bright highlights behind. I wasn’t expecting much, but >> I”m quite pleased with the result. K-1 with D FA 150-450. DA 1.4X >> Converter, f8, 1/640th, 630mm, ISO 8000. >> >> https://www.photo.net/photo/18490396/Red-Bellied-Woodpecker >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.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: PESO: On Milkweed
Thanks, Paul and JHoe! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 1:42 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Excellent shot! > > > On Aug 11, 2018, at 9:28 AM, Alan C wrote: > > > > Those are the plants I had in mind! > > > > Alan C > > > > On 11-Aug-18 01:06 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > >> Thanks, Alan. > >> > >> The eggs are difficult to find in the wild. I am hoping one of the > females > >> chooses one of the tropical milkweed plants potted on my deck. > >> > >> Dan Matyola > >> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > >> > >> On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 12:23 AM, Alan C wrote: > >> > >>> That's a fine image , Dan. Pristine Monarch & colourful flowers. I'm > >>> waiting for your first shot of "natural" eggs. > >>> > >>> Alan > >>> > >>> > >>> On 11-Aug-18 06:01 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > >>> > I've been receiving Monarch Butterfly eggs on small milkweed plants, > raising the through the Larval and Pupal stages, and releasing them > into > my > yard. They head right for the butterfly bushes, and have been hanging > around our pool patio on sunny afternoons. > > The desired end, of course, is to have the released Monarchs (or > casual > visitors) lay eggs on the milkweed I have planted in the yard and in > large > pots on the deck. Here is an image of one of the Monarchs checking > out > one > of my milkweed plants: > > http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2018/8/ > 10/on-milkweed > > K-5 IIS, FA 100 mm Macro F 2.8 > Comments and criticisms are both invited and appreciated. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > >>> > >>> --- > >>> 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. > >>> > > > > > > -- > > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > > PDML@pdml.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: Threading?
I have not noticed that. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 4:02 PM, John Sessoms wrote: > Has anyone else noticed messed up threading on PDML? Or is it just me? > > Lately several topics appear threaded under other completely different > topics. > > > -- > 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. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Automotive fun
I thought that it was the Ford Prefect in Britain, and the Galaxy. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 3:45 PM, John Sessoms wrote: > I hadn't thought about Ford using the "Escort" name in Europe/Asia for > many more years before they used it in the U.S. > > I suspect yours was an earlier model with a more robust engine than my > 1995 U.S. model. > > On 8/10/2018 19:53, John Coyle wrote: > >> I guess I was lucky, John - the car kept going for some years after that: >> it wasn't a lucky car >> though, it was stolen twice, once just after I had it resprayed British >> Racing Green! Suckers must >> have thought it was a fast car! >> >> John in Brisbane >> >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: PDML On Behalf Of John Sessoms >> Sent: Saturday, 11 August 2018 3:23 AM >> To: pdml@pdml.net >> Subject: Re: Automotive fun >> >> The Escort was a great economy car, but if it ever overheated enough to >> pin the gauge, you were >> looking at a new engine. Aluminum cylinder block warped. The dealer >> advised me it would be cheaper >> to replace the engine than to try to repair it. >> >> Plus that Escort had a plastic radiator that could "leak" bits into the >> new engine to block coolant >> flow, causing the new engine to fail as well. >> >> YMMV, but that's how *my* Escort wagon died. >> >> >> > > > -- > 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. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Threading?
Has anyone else noticed messed up threading on PDML? Or is it just me? Lately several topics appear threaded under other completely different topics. -- 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: Jinxed my Bokina, can it be repaired?
thanks for the tips and suggestions but since I have found a suitable replacement, I have decided to sell the Bokina for parts/repair on ebay. maybe someone out there knows how to fix this model economically and it might make sense acquiring it at a greatly reduced price as a fixer upper. jco On 8/9/2018 20:38, J.C. O'Connell wrote: last week I was extolling the virtues of my mint Tokina manual focus AT-X 90mm F2.5 macro lens (the"Bokina") and now this week it takes a dump. problem is a sticky aperture ( stays wide open at moment of exposure regardless of f stop setting ). It has this problem both on the "A" setting and when f stops are set manually with the aperture ring. does anyone know of an experienced shop that still services these lenses? its such a quality optic I hate to scrap it. thanks in advance, jco -- J.C. O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - Using Opera's mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Automotive fun
I hadn't thought about Ford using the "Escort" name in Europe/Asia for many more years before they used it in the U.S. I suspect yours was an earlier model with a more robust engine than my 1995 U.S. model. On 8/10/2018 19:53, John Coyle wrote: I guess I was lucky, John - the car kept going for some years after that: it wasn't a lucky car though, it was stolen twice, once just after I had it resprayed British Racing Green! Suckers must have thought it was a fast car! John in Brisbane -Original Message- From: PDML On Behalf Of John Sessoms Sent: Saturday, 11 August 2018 3:23 AM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Automotive fun The Escort was a great economy car, but if it ever overheated enough to pin the gauge, you were looking at a new engine. Aluminum cylinder block warped. The dealer advised me it would be cheaper to replace the engine than to try to repair it. Plus that Escort had a plastic radiator that could "leak" bits into the new engine to block coolant flow, causing the new engine to fail as well. YMMV, but that's how *my* Escort wagon died. -- 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 Red-Bellied Woodpecker
Very nice, and strikingly similar to one of the id images at the Cornell site. Perhaps a young male, since the red extends over the crown but is not solidly red yet. Some time ago I mentioned that a Pileated visited my yard, the first I have seen in several years. I put a suet feeder with suet and nuts, high up on a tree beyond the reach of the deer, as well as a "woodpecker block,' a compresses brick of fruit nuts and suet. Both disappeared overnight. Only the hanger was left of the woodpecker block, and the suet and peanut totally disappeared, together with the suet holder. I suspect a raccoon got to them. Hard to attract woodpeckers -- or any other unusual birds -- with the deer, crows, raccoons, foxes, opossums and bears around here. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 1:40 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > From this angle, one can see where he gets his name. He was high up in a > tree, in shadow with bright highlights behind. I wasn’t expecting much, but > I”m quite pleased with the result. K-1 with D FA 150-450. DA 1.4X > Converter, f8, 1/640th, 630mm, ISO 8000. > > https://www.photo.net/photo/18490396/Red-Bellied-Woodpecker > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.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: Jinxed my Bokina, can it be repaired?
I don't think sticky aperture blades would be beyond his competency. Eric had a look at my Tokina and apparently didn't have any problems getting it apart & putting it back together. He was not able to fix it because there was a worn out part that he couldn't get a replacement for. I've since had another guy take a look at it and while he had it disassembled, he showed me what part needs to be replaced. The needed part is an "information brush" quite similar to the one shown in the Pentax F 70-210 link. https://web.archive.org/web/20110317023023/http://members.shaw.ca/hargravep/70-210.htm I'm pretty sure the part my lens needs isn't specific to the Pentax lens mount and a part taken from a lens of the same model in a different mount would work in my Tokina. But, if not, the fix shown in the above Disassembly/Repair page suggests I might be able to fabricate a usable replacement part if I can't find a similar lens to cannibalize. On 8/10/2018 14:41, P. J. Alling wrote: If Eric will fix the Tokina, he'll be doing you a special favor. He doesn't have manuals on anything but Pentax, so he'll just go deep enough to fix the immediate problem, he doesn't want to be responsible for destroying your lens, and I don't blame him. On 8/10/2018 1:14 PM, John Sessoms wrote: I think several on the list have had good results from Eric Hendrickson in Knoxville, TN. https://www.pentaxforums.com/articles/columns/twenty-questions-eric-hendrickson-interview.html On 8/9/2018 20:38, J.C. O'Connell wrote: last week I was extolling the virtues of my mint Tokina manual focus AT-X 90mm F2.5 macro lens (the"Bokina") and now this week it takes a dump. problem is a sticky aperture ( stays wide open at moment of exposure regardless of f stop setting ). It has this problem both on the "A" setting and when f stops are set manually with the aperture ring. does anyone know of an experienced shop that still services these lenses? its such a quality optic I hate to scrap it. thanks in advance, jco -- 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: Dont miss my Bokina so much now
One drawback of this new elicar lens is that since it has the helicoid to go to one to one magnification built in, its bulkier and heavier than the Bokina but built like a tank. jco On Sat, 11 Aug 2018 02:01:43 -0400, J.C. O'Connell wrote: I forgot to mention, this was a dental lens, but whats in a name? heres a couple pix of the lens itself: https://www.jchriso.com/temp/elicarsm.jpg https://www.jchriso.com/temp/elicarlg.jpg jco On Sat, 11 Aug 2018 01:49:40 -0400, Alan C wrote: The lens is great, so is your music! Alan C On 11-Aug-18 07:28 AM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: Already bought a replacement for my defunct Bokina macro lens. So far, I'm very satisfied with the performance, spec, and build quality. Its branded ELICAR V-HQ MACRO MC 90mm F2.5 but supposedly its made in Japan by Komine. Its a KA mount, has nice multicoatings, and seems to be as sharp as the Tokina was. Whats better than the tokina, is this goes directly from infinity to 1:1, whereas the tokina required adding an adapter to go from 1:2 to 1:1. Heres a sample at f9 full size and a crop of full size. jco https://www.jchriso.com/temp/cases.jpg https://www.jchriso.com/temp/casescrop.jpg P.s. I got the lens off an ebay auction for #113 shipped. I call it a poor mans SMCA 100mm F2.8 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -- J.C. O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - Using Opera's mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Lightroom Question
Do you recon it would work with Adobe Bridge CS6? On 8/10/2018 17:14, Jostein wrote: Bill, I'm still on Lightoom 5, and anyways use a number of unconventional optical setups. I use a plugin called LensTagger that allows me to write specific lens designations into the XMP tags. It's donationware, and well worth the dollars you can spare, IMHO. https://www.lenstagger.com/ Jostein Den 10.08.2018 17:56, skrev Bill: I am using an old enough version of Lightroom that I cannot expect any more updates (camera raw 7), and my new D FA* 50mm lens is listed as "unknown". I found a profile writer on the Adobe website, but unfortunately, it is the wrong platform. My question is, how do I get Lightroom to identify my new lens correctly, or is this even possible? thanks bill -- 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: Automotive fun
Yeah, my Escort would have been the second generation North American Model with the "1.8 L (1839 cc) Mazda BP I4" engine. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Escort_(North_America) Looked almost exactly like this one, although mine was a 1995. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:1994_Ford_Escort_LX_wagon.jpg On 8/10/2018 13:51, Larry Colen wrote: John Sessoms wrote on 8/10/18 10:22 AM: The Escort was a great economy car, but if it ever overheated enough to pin the gauge, you were looking at a new engine. Aluminum cylinder block warped. The dealer advised me it would be cheaper to replace the engine than to try to repair it. I don't think that the '69 Escort was ever imported to the US. It was a replacement for the Ford Anglia and had a cast iron "Kent" motor, same as the Cortina, pushrod Pinto, and same base as Formula Ford and a bunch of Lotuses of the time. I think that you're thinking of the later front wheel drive Escort rather than the rear wheel drive. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Escort_(Europe) -- 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: software for viewing exif data in DNG files
On Sat, 11 Aug 2018 13:40:39 -0400, Matthew Hunt wrote: PhotoME: https://www.photome.de/ thanks, I actually already had photome installed on my pc for some other reason, I just assummed it was for jpegs and pef pnly. jco On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 3:57 AM J.C. O'Connell wrote: can anyone recommend software preferably freeware that will allow me to view the exif data in my DNG files from my pentax k-5IIs? jco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- J.C. O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - Using Opera's mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: Life's little aggravations
I have to log in to my "account" on Verizon's web site & jump through a bunch of hoops to add the specific phone number to my call blocker. And it only blocks that specific number, so the next time I get a call from a different number in their modem pool I have to do it all over again. Rinse & repeat ... Blocking robo-calls is even more hassle than the robo-calls themselves. AND THEN ... after writing this my mouse died. With the mouse sitting still, the pointer started jumping around the screen, flashing up menus and stuff. How does an optical mouse with no moving parts wear out? Fortunately, I have a spare USB mouse from my laptop. I don't know where I'm going to find a genuine PS2 mouse (not one with a PS2 to USB adapter). OTOH ... I managed to get out of the house Friday & do some actual photography. Drove down to the Outer Banks & photographed the Milky Way behind the Bodie Island Light. Also found a rattle-snake in the grass when I got there. Big one! I'd "guesstimate" about 5 foot long. Didn't really want to get close enough to measure it IYKWIM. Don't know if the photos I took of it are any better than "snap-shot" grade, but I'd never before seen a live rattle-snake in the wild. I'll try to have a couple of PESOs up in a day or so. One of the local camera clubs I belong to is having a quarterly contest - theme is "North Carolina Animals in Nature - NOT birds and NOT insects". Maybe I'll submit one to the contest. Rattle-snake is definitely not a bird or an insect. On 8/10/2018 14:37, P. J. Alling wrote: If you've got a dumb phone I can't help you, but if you have a smart phone, you can download a call blocker, there are free versions which aren't too intrusive, which will restore your peace. In fact depending on your carrier, they may offer a call blocker, it might even be a free service, even for a dumb phone. I used to have that feature on a couple of different dumb phones, and the music on hold option, which the Samsung pseudo Crackberry offered made me smile, didn't cost any airtime but put the unwanted caller on hold with horrible electronic music. Probably didn't bother the machines much but the actual humans were probably very annoyed... On 8/10/2018 12:57 PM, John Sessoms wrote: *NOW* I've started receiving robo-calls on my cellphone from someone who wants to help me with my "delinquent federal student loans". Press 1 to speak to a representative, Press 9 to decline and be removed. I've never had any student loans, delinquent or otherwise. And I ain't pressing no numbers; learned long ago that's no use whatsoever. Thank you for your patience. /rant -- 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: On Milkweed
Excellent shot! > On Aug 11, 2018, at 9:28 AM, Alan C wrote: > > Those are the plants I had in mind! > > Alan C > > On 11-Aug-18 01:06 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >> Thanks, Alan. >> >> The eggs are difficult to find in the wild. I am hoping one of the females >> chooses one of the tropical milkweed plants potted on my deck. >> >> Dan Matyola >> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola >> >> On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 12:23 AM, Alan C wrote: >> >>> That's a fine image , Dan. Pristine Monarch & colourful flowers. I'm >>> waiting for your first shot of "natural" eggs. >>> >>> Alan >>> >>> >>> On 11-Aug-18 06:01 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >>> I've been receiving Monarch Butterfly eggs on small milkweed plants, raising the through the Larval and Pupal stages, and releasing them into my yard. They head right for the butterfly bushes, and have been hanging around our pool patio on sunny afternoons. The desired end, of course, is to have the released Monarchs (or casual visitors) lay eggs on the milkweed I have planted in the yard and in large pots on the deck. Here is an image of one of the Monarchs checking out one of my milkweed plants: http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2018/8/ 10/on-milkweed K-5 IIS, FA 100 mm Macro F 2.8 Comments and criticisms are both invited and appreciated. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola >>> >>> --- >>> 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. >>> > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.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: software for viewing exif data in DNG files
PhotoME: https://www.photome.de/ On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 3:57 AM J.C. O'Connell wrote: > can anyone recommend software preferably freeware that will allow me to > view > the exif data in my DNG files from my pentax k-5IIs? > jco > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.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 Red-Bellied Woodpecker
From this angle, one can see where he gets his name. He was high up in a tree, in shadow with bright highlights behind. I wasn’t expecting much, but I”m quite pleased with the result. K-1 with D FA 150-450. DA 1.4X Converter, f8, 1/640th, 630mm, ISO 8000. https://www.photo.net/photo/18490396/Red-Bellied-Woodpecker -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: On Milkweed
Marvelous. Well done. Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: software for viewing exif data in DNG files
I believe Faststone Image Viewer will... -p On 8/11/2018 2:56 AM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: can anyone recommend software preferably freeware that will allow me to view the exif data in my DNG files from my pentax k-5IIs? jco -- Paul Sorenson Studio1941 Sooner or later "different" scares people. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Dont miss my Bokina so much now
On Sat, 11 Aug 2018 09:08:25 -0400, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: That is also a great Macro lens. I also have the SMC-A 50mm f2.8 macro, along with my FA 100 mm Macro F 2.8. I have a couple of zooms that are labeled as "macros," but they are no match for the prime macros. Yeah, Ive got/had my fair share of zoom macros and youre right, they cant match dedicated prime macros for two reasons, too many elements, and not optimized for closeup magnifications. Although I have one, Pentax A 35-70 f4.0 which does macro at 70mm, it's shockingly good and focuses to about 1 foot. I like it so much I often use it as a general purpose lens for ebay product shots. jco Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 7:24 AM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: On Sat, 11 Aug 2018 07:02:48 -0400, Daniel J. Matyola < danmaty...@gmail.com> wrote: I'm glad you were able to find such a great replacement for one of your favorite lenses. A good macro is a great thing to have. Thanks, I also have a SMC-A 50mm f2.8 macro which is excellent for a more "normal" perspective or larger objects in a tight space jco Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 1:28 AM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: Already bought a replacement for my defunct Bokina macro lens. So far, I'm very satisfied with the performance, spec, and build quality. Its branded ELICAR V-HQ MACRO MC 90mm F2.5 but supposedly its made in Japan by Komine. Its a KA mount, has nice multicoatings, and seems to be as sharp as the Tokina was. Whats better than the tokina, is this goes directly from infinity to 1:1, whereas the tokina required adding an adapter to go from 1:2 to 1:1. Heres a sample at f9 full size and a crop of full size. jco https://www.jchriso.com/temp/cases.jpg https://www.jchriso.com/temp/casescrop.jpg P.s. I got the lens off an ebay auction for #113 shipped. I call it a poor mans SMCA 100mm F2.8 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- J.C. O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - Using Opera's mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- J.C. O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - Using Opera's mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: On Milkweed
Those are the plants I had in mind! Alan C On 11-Aug-18 01:06 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Thanks, Alan. The eggs are difficult to find in the wild. I am hoping one of the females chooses one of the tropical milkweed plants potted on my deck. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 12:23 AM, Alan C wrote: That's a fine image , Dan. Pristine Monarch & colourful flowers. I'm waiting for your first shot of "natural" eggs. Alan On 11-Aug-18 06:01 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I've been receiving Monarch Butterfly eggs on small milkweed plants, raising the through the Larval and Pupal stages, and releasing them into my yard. They head right for the butterfly bushes, and have been hanging around our pool patio on sunny afternoons. The desired end, of course, is to have the released Monarchs (or casual visitors) lay eggs on the milkweed I have planted in the yard and in large pots on the deck. Here is an image of one of the Monarchs checking out one of my milkweed plants: http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2018/8/ 10/on-milkweed K-5 IIS, FA 100 mm Macro F 2.8 Comments and criticisms are both invited and appreciated. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola --- 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Dont miss my Bokina so much now
That is also a great Macro lens. I also have the SMC-A 50mm f2.8 macro, along with my FA 100 mm Macro F 2.8. I have a couple of zooms that are labeled as "macros," but they are no match for the prime macros. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 7:24 AM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: > On Sat, 11 Aug 2018 07:02:48 -0400, Daniel J. Matyola < > danmaty...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I'm glad you were able to find such a great replacement for one of your >> favorite lenses. A good macro is a great thing to have. >> >> >> > Thanks, I also have a SMC-A 50mm f2.8 macro which is excellent for a more > "normal" perspective or larger objects in a tight space > jco > > > > > > > > > > > > Dan Matyola >> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola >> >> On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 1:28 AM, J.C. O'Connell >> wrote: >> >> Already bought a replacement for my defunct Bokina macro lens. So far, I'm >>> very satisfied with the performance, spec, and build quality. Its branded >>> ELICAR V-HQ MACRO MC 90mm F2.5 but supposedly its made in Japan by >>> Komine. >>> Its a KA mount, has nice multicoatings, and seems to be as sharp as the >>> Tokina was. >>> Whats better than the tokina, is this goes directly from infinity to 1:1, >>> whereas the tokina >>> required adding an adapter to go from 1:2 to 1:1. >>> >>> Heres a sample at f9 full size and a crop of full size. >>> >>> jco >>> >>> https://www.jchriso.com/temp/cases.jpg >>> >>> https://www.jchriso.com/temp/casescrop.jpg >>> >>> >>> >>> P.s. I got the lens off an ebay auction for #113 shipped. I call it a >>> poor >>> mans >>> SMCA 100mm F2.8 >>> >>> -- >>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>> PDML@pdml.net >>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >>> follow the directions. >>> >>> > > -- > J.C. O'Connell > hifis...@gate.net > - > Using Opera's mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.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: Dont miss my Bokina so much now
On Sat, 11 Aug 2018 07:02:48 -0400, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I'm glad you were able to find such a great replacement for one of your favorite lenses. A good macro is a great thing to have. Thanks, I also have a SMC-A 50mm f2.8 macro which is excellent for a more "normal" perspective or larger objects in a tight space jco Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 1:28 AM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: Already bought a replacement for my defunct Bokina macro lens. So far, I'm very satisfied with the performance, spec, and build quality. Its branded ELICAR V-HQ MACRO MC 90mm F2.5 but supposedly its made in Japan by Komine. Its a KA mount, has nice multicoatings, and seems to be as sharp as the Tokina was. Whats better than the tokina, is this goes directly from infinity to 1:1, whereas the tokina required adding an adapter to go from 1:2 to 1:1. Heres a sample at f9 full size and a crop of full size. jco https://www.jchriso.com/temp/cases.jpg https://www.jchriso.com/temp/casescrop.jpg P.s. I got the lens off an ebay auction for #113 shipped. I call it a poor mans SMCA 100mm F2.8 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- J.C. O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - Using Opera's mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net 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: On Milkweed
Thanks, Jack! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 6:38 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > Sharp bright colors! > > J > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Aug 10, 2018, at 9:23 PM, Alan C wrote: > > > > That's a fine image , Dan. Pristine Monarch & colourful flowers. I'm > waiting for your first shot of "natural" eggs. > > > > Alan > > > >> On 11-Aug-18 06:01 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > >> I've been receiving Monarch Butterfly eggs on small milkweed plants, > >> raising the through the Larval and Pupal stages, and releasing them > into my > >> yard. They head right for the butterfly bushes, and have been hanging > >> around our pool patio on sunny afternoons. > >> > >> The desired end, of course, is to have the released Monarchs (or casual > >> visitors) lay eggs on the milkweed I have planted in the yard and in > large > >> pots on the deck. Here is an image of one of the Monarchs checking out > one > >> of my milkweed plants: > >> > >> http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas- > pesos/2018/8/10/on-milkweed > >> > >> K-5 IIS, FA 100 mm Macro F 2.8 > >> Comments and criticisms are both invited and appreciated. > >> > >> Dan Matyola > >> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > > > > > --- > > 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. > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.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: On Milkweed
Thanks, Alan. The eggs are difficult to find in the wild. I am hoping one of the females chooses one of the tropical milkweed plants potted on my deck. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 12:23 AM, Alan C wrote: > That's a fine image , Dan. Pristine Monarch & colourful flowers. I'm > waiting for your first shot of "natural" eggs. > > Alan > > > On 11-Aug-18 06:01 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > >> I've been receiving Monarch Butterfly eggs on small milkweed plants, >> raising the through the Larval and Pupal stages, and releasing them into >> my >> yard. They head right for the butterfly bushes, and have been hanging >> around our pool patio on sunny afternoons. >> >> The desired end, of course, is to have the released Monarchs (or casual >> visitors) lay eggs on the milkweed I have planted in the yard and in large >> pots on the deck. Here is an image of one of the Monarchs checking out >> one >> of my milkweed plants: >> >> http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2018/8/ >> 10/on-milkweed >> >> K-5 IIS, FA 100 mm Macro F 2.8 >> Comments and criticisms are both invited and appreciated. >> >> Dan Matyola >> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola >> > > > --- > 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. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Dont miss my Bokina so much now
I'm glad you were able to find such a great replacement for one of your favorite lenses. A good macro is a great thing to have. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 1:28 AM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: > Already bought a replacement for my defunct Bokina macro lens. So far, I'm > very satisfied with the performance, spec, and build quality. Its branded > ELICAR V-HQ MACRO MC 90mm F2.5 but supposedly its made in Japan by Komine. > Its a KA mount, has nice multicoatings, and seems to be as sharp as the > Tokina was. > Whats better than the tokina, is this goes directly from infinity to 1:1, > whereas the tokina > required adding an adapter to go from 1:2 to 1:1. > > Heres a sample at f9 full size and a crop of full size. > > jco > > https://www.jchriso.com/temp/cases.jpg > > https://www.jchriso.com/temp/casescrop.jpg > > > > P.s. I got the lens off an ebay auction for #113 shipped. I call it a poor > mans > SMCA 100mm F2.8 > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.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: On Milkweed
Sharp bright colors! J Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 10, 2018, at 9:23 PM, Alan C wrote: > > That's a fine image , Dan. Pristine Monarch & colourful flowers. I'm waiting > for your first shot of "natural" eggs. > > Alan > >> On 11-Aug-18 06:01 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >> I've been receiving Monarch Butterfly eggs on small milkweed plants, >> raising the through the Larval and Pupal stages, and releasing them into my >> yard. They head right for the butterfly bushes, and have been hanging >> around our pool patio on sunny afternoons. >> >> The desired end, of course, is to have the released Monarchs (or casual >> visitors) lay eggs on the milkweed I have planted in the yard and in large >> pots on the deck. Here is an image of one of the Monarchs checking out one >> of my milkweed plants: >> >> http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2018/8/10/on-milkweed >> >> K-5 IIS, FA 100 mm Macro F 2.8 >> Comments and criticisms are both invited and appreciated. >> >> Dan Matyola >> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > > --- > 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. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: software for viewing exif data in DNG files
Adobe Bridge. Paul > On Aug 11, 2018, at 3:56 AM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: > > can anyone recommend software preferably freeware that will allow me to view > the exif data in my DNG files from my pentax k-5IIs? > jco > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.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.
software for viewing exif data in DNG files
can anyone recommend software preferably freeware that will allow me to view the exif data in my DNG files from my pentax k-5IIs? jco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Dont miss my Bokina so much now
I forgot to mention, this was a dental lens, but whats in a name? heres a couple pix of the lens itself: https://www.jchriso.com/temp/elicarsm.jpg https://www.jchriso.com/temp/elicarlg.jpg jco On Sat, 11 Aug 2018 01:49:40 -0400, Alan C wrote: The lens is great, so is your music! Alan C On 11-Aug-18 07:28 AM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: Already bought a replacement for my defunct Bokina macro lens. So far, I'm very satisfied with the performance, spec, and build quality. Its branded ELICAR V-HQ MACRO MC 90mm F2.5 but supposedly its made in Japan by Komine. Its a KA mount, has nice multicoatings, and seems to be as sharp as the Tokina was. Whats better than the tokina, is this goes directly from infinity to 1:1, whereas the tokina required adding an adapter to go from 1:2 to 1:1. Heres a sample at f9 full size and a crop of full size. jco https://www.jchriso.com/temp/cases.jpg https://www.jchriso.com/temp/casescrop.jpg P.s. I got the lens off an ebay auction for #113 shipped. I call it a poor mans SMCA 100mm F2.8 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -- J.C. O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - Using Opera's mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
