New!

[AlexG]

Hi guys,

I'm new to the list. Just got my first ever DSLR last summer, but have
only shot 2000 pics so far, so i stink.

It is an *ist DL with 18-55 kit lens, DA 50-200 and M42 50/1.4, the
latter of which is sitting on ebay, in the hopes of subsidizing an
upgrade.

Looking forward to participating in some discussions and sharing
pics. and learning.

Special thanks to Rick Womer, whom I randomly emailed (name was on the
most recent post at the time) and who helped me figure out why none of
the posts were going through.

Been reading through the archives, researching... What is an aperture
simulator, anyway?

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Need help deciding between k100d or k10d

[AlexG]

Hi guys,

I have been quite annoyed at all the low-light shots that I had to
delete because of slight camera shake. While I'd love to have the use
of a tripod, I A- Don't have one and B- wouldn't bring it with me if I
did, so I've decided that shake reduction is a feature worth having.

Also the JPEGs out of the DL are only satisfactory under very specific
conditions. The k100d and k10d are both much better from what I've
seen.

I currently have an *ist DL, with 18-55 and 50-200 lenses. My M42
50mm/1.4 is currently sitting on ebay, because I suck at focusing when
the light is low.

Anyway, I am in a bit of a pickle. I am hesitating between k100d and
k10d, the former being about half the cost of the k10d makes it
extremely attractive right now.

Here are the advantages of each, as I see them.

K100d:
CHEAP!!
Lower noise
Up to iso3200
Better dynamic range than k10d (as measured in raw by Imaging-Resource)
AA Batteries

K10d:
10MP makes for an extra 800x600 of breathing room when cropping
Pentaprism viewfinder
SSD/SSM/USM in-lens focus compatibility (==future-proof)
Excellent firmware (customizable white balance presets, mtf priority,
adjustable autoiso range, hyperprogram, etc)

Plan is to sell the DL, body-only for 250-300 on ebay, as it is almost
new (2100 pics vs the 17000 that seems to be the norm here :) )

I will get the FA50/1.4 at the time of purchase.

I have been concerned about the k10d's image quality, both from a
noise and 'banding' perspective. Proprietary li-ion batteries piss me
off because they cost so much to replace.

But the pentaprism looks gd. As do some of the pictures
I've seen. And SSM seems to be the proper solution to the pentax SLR
slow autofocus syndrome, though this has yet to be verified. The
lenses (DA*) seem to be very nice, and quite fast compared to the
current DA zooms so they'd be nice to upgrade to.

If I get the k100d, i can get SR RIGHT NOW and worry about a
super-high-end camera in a year's time when the k10d's successor comes
out.

Anyway, I am thoroughly confused and I apologize for being a windbag
in this thread. I realize this has probably been debated ad nausea,
but I need some help to push me off the fence in either direction.

Alex

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Re: Need help deciding between k100d or k10d

[AlexG]

Thanks for all the responses so far, keep-em coming.

The K100d is almost the same size as the *ist models. The grip has
been redesigned (different profile) and is also slightly thicker,
maybe by 8-10mm. The rest looks the same.

I can relate to the kinked up right hand (no, not for *that* reason)
after shooting for a while. In my case the DL gives me nowhere to put
my pinky. It gets curled up underneath and is very uncomfortable.

Ok, knowing there are other options for batteries helps eliminate the issue.
Pentaprism is still a biggie. I HATE the DL's VF.

The question now is, is it worth an extra 400 bucks? 400 bucks that
can be spent buying... additional lenses?

I have a lot of expensive hobbies. My road bike cost me quite a bit
(and that's me picking and choosing EVERYTHING. Saved over a grand
doing it that way.) I spend way too much on computer crap. I like
higher-end audio, etc. So far NONE of these hobbies has had as much
capacity to financially ruin as cameras.

All that to say that i have no problem spending money, but I am still
a student with a part time job, so 400 bucks saved in the body makes
all the difference at the end of the day.

Question to go along with the above: Do microprism/split circle focus
screens help mf in the case of the DL? Or is the VF too dim for these
to be effective?

Alex

On 4/19/07, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> No, they're slightly larger.  But I think they're slightly lighter.
> (I'm too lazy to look it up).
>
> J. C. O'Connell wrote:
> > Are the K100D & K110D the same size/weight as the istDS?
> > jco
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
> > Paul
> > Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 5:54 PM
> > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
> > Subject: Re: Need help deciding between k100d or k10d
> >
> >
> > I have a K10D and much preferred the size and ergonomics of the ist*DS
> > which i assume is like the K100D. The size of the K10D actually puts me
> > off using it.
> >
> > Paul
> >
> > AlexG wrote:
> >
> >> Hi guys,
> >>
> >> I have been quite annoyed at all the low-light shots that I had to
> >> delete because of slight camera shake. While I'd love to have the use
> >> of a tripod, I A- Don't have one and B- wouldn't bring it with me if I
> >>
> >
> >
> >> did, so I've decided that shake reduction is a feature worth having.
> >>
> >> Also the JPEGs out of the DL are only satisfactory under very specific
> >>
> >
> >
> >> conditions. The k100d and k10d are both much better from what I've
> >> seen.
> >>
> >> I currently have an *ist DL, with 18-55 and 50-200 lenses. My M42
> >> 50mm/1.4 is currently sitting on ebay, because I suck at focusing when
> >>
> >
> >
> >> the light is low.
> >>
> >> Anyway, I am in a bit of a pickle. I am hesitating between k100d and
> >> k10d, the former being about half the cost of the k10d makes it
> >> extremely attractive right now.
> >>
> >> Here are the advantages of each, as I see them.
> >>
> >> K100d:
> >> CHEAP!!
> >> Lower noise
> >> Up to iso3200
> >> Better dynamic range than k10d (as measured in raw by
> >> Imaging-Resource) AA Batteries
> >>
> >> K10d:
> >> 10MP makes for an extra 800x600 of breathing room when cropping
> >> Pentaprism viewfinder SSD/SSM/USM in-lens focus compatibility
> >> (==future-proof) Excellent firmware (customizable white balance
> >> presets, mtf priority, adjustable autoiso range, hyperprogram, etc)
> >>
> >> Plan is to sell the DL, body-only for 250-300 on ebay, as it is almost
> >>
> >
> >
> >> new (2100 pics vs the 17000 that seems to be the norm here :) )
> >>
> >> I will get the FA50/1.4 at the time of purchase.
> >>
> >> I have been concerned about the k10d's image quality, both from a
> >> noise and 'banding' perspective. Proprietary li-ion batteries piss me
> >> off because they cost so much to replace.
> >>
> >> But the pentaprism looks gd. As do some of the pictures
> >> I've seen. And SSM seems to be the proper solution to the pentax SLR
> >> slow autofocus syndrome, though this has yet to be verified. The
> >> lenses (DA*) seem to be very nice, and quite fast compared to the
> >> current DA zooms so they'd be nice to upgrade to.
> >>
> >> If I get the k100d, i can get SR RIGHT NOW and worry about a
> >> super-high-end camera in a year's time when the k10d's successor comes
> >>
> >
> >
> >> out.
> >>
> >> Anyway, I am thoroughly confused and I apologize for being a windbag
> >> in this thread. I realize this has probably been debated ad nausea,
> >> but I need some help to push me off the fence in either direction.
> >>
> >> Alex
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
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PESO: Peaches!

[AlexG]

Hi guys, (Hope i used the peso prefix properly!)

Heres a photo I took a little while back with my *ist DL and the 18-55
kit lens. It is a crop.

http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=350386817&context=set-72157594476842077&size=l

I don't know why i like this picture so much. Maybe it's the rich
color. In any case...

Please C&C to your heart's content!

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Lens purchases... DA40/FA50....FA43?

[AlexG]

Hey guys

After much deliberation I have decided to purchase the K100d. Despite
all the glowing reviews, I cannot see enough benefit in the k10d for
the extra 400 bucks given the kind of shooting I do.

Though a k10d purchase is in the pipeline once the price drops a bit ;)

I am going to order a couple of lenses. Having used an M42 50/1.4 it
is a lens I cannot live without. Low-light silver bullet.

I saw the DA 40mm f/2.8 limited on sale also.

I did a search in the archives here. It does not seem to be very liked
by this group. For every excellent picture I've seen with this lens,
there have also been plenty of crap pictures posted (flickr) and f/2.8
is pretty slow.

What are the group's opinion on the lens? Like? Hate? Size is
appealing of course but if the pictures will come out looking bad,
then why bother?

Instead of buying the two lenses, I can also get a 43mm/1.9. About the
cost of both lenses put together, same-ish focal length and definitely
'fast'. They say this is THE lens to get, but I don't make purchase
decisions based on a random comment posted on a random flickr photo.

Some more help?

I am ordering this weekend :)

I really appreciate everything so far.

Alex

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Re: Lens purchases... DA40/FA50....FA43?

[AlexG]

Hi Boris,

What do you mean by more interesting to work with?

Alex

On 4/21/07, Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Alex, I've both FA 50/1.7 and 43 ltd. I suppose 43 ltd is way more
> interesting to work with than FA 50/1.7. However, FA 50/1.4 is almost a
> full stop faster. If you're into low light indoors photography, perhaps
> getting both 43 and 50/1.4 could be a wise decision.
>
> If you're hard pressed to choose just one lens, I'd vote 43 ltd. However
> I must say that I have planned to update from FA 50/1.7 (any takers?) to
>   FA 50/1.4, so that I kind of digress.
>
> Cheers.
>
> Boris
>
>
> AlexG wrote:
> > Hey guys
> >
> > After much deliberation I have decided to purchase the K100d. Despite
> > all the glowing reviews, I cannot see enough benefit in the k10d for
> > the extra 400 bucks given the kind of shooting I do.
> >
> > Though a k10d purchase is in the pipeline once the price drops a bit ;)
> >
> > I am going to order a couple of lenses. Having used an M42 50/1.4 it
> > is a lens I cannot live without. Low-light silver bullet.
> >
> > I saw the DA 40mm f/2.8 limited on sale also.
> >
> > I did a search in the archives here. It does not seem to be very liked
> > by this group. For every excellent picture I've seen with this lens,
> > there have also been plenty of crap pictures posted (flickr) and f/2.8
> > is pretty slow.
> >
> > What are the group's opinion on the lens? Like? Hate? Size is
> > appealing of course but if the pictures will come out looking bad,
> > then why bother?
> >
> > Instead of buying the two lenses, I can also get a 43mm/1.9. About the
> > cost of both lenses put together, same-ish focal length and definitely
> > 'fast'. They say this is THE lens to get, but I don't make purchase
> > decisions based on a random comment posted on a random flickr photo.
> >
> > Some more help?
> >
> > I am ordering this weekend :)
> >
> > I really appreciate everything so far.
> >
> > Alex
> >
>
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Re: Lens purchases... DA40/FA50....FA43?

[AlexG]

DA 40mm f/2.8 samples:

http://computers.livedoor.com/series_detail?id=6025

Can you guys check some of those sample pics out? They seem overly soft.

On 4/21/07, AlexG <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi Boris,
>
> What do you mean by more interesting to work with?
>
> Alex
>
> On 4/21/07, Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Alex, I've both FA 50/1.7 and 43 ltd. I suppose 43 ltd is way more
> > interesting to work with than FA 50/1.7. However, FA 50/1.4 is almost a
> > full stop faster. If you're into low light indoors photography, perhaps
> > getting both 43 and 50/1.4 could be a wise decision.
> >
> > If you're hard pressed to choose just one lens, I'd vote 43 ltd. However
> > I must say that I have planned to update from FA 50/1.7 (any takers?) to
> >   FA 50/1.4, so that I kind of digress.
> >
> > Cheers.
> >
> > Boris
> >
> >
> > AlexG wrote:
> > > Hey guys
> > >
> > > After much deliberation I have decided to purchase the K100d. Despite
> > > all the glowing reviews, I cannot see enough benefit in the k10d for
> > > the extra 400 bucks given the kind of shooting I do.
> > >
> > > Though a k10d purchase is in the pipeline once the price drops a bit ;)
> > >
> > > I am going to order a couple of lenses. Having used an M42 50/1.4 it
> > > is a lens I cannot live without. Low-light silver bullet.
> > >
> > > I saw the DA 40mm f/2.8 limited on sale also.
> > >
> > > I did a search in the archives here. It does not seem to be very liked
> > > by this group. For every excellent picture I've seen with this lens,
> > > there have also been plenty of crap pictures posted (flickr) and f/2.8
> > > is pretty slow.
> > >
> > > What are the group's opinion on the lens? Like? Hate? Size is
> > > appealing of course but if the pictures will come out looking bad,
> > > then why bother?
> > >
> > > Instead of buying the two lenses, I can also get a 43mm/1.9. About the
> > > cost of both lenses put together, same-ish focal length and definitely
> > > 'fast'. They say this is THE lens to get, but I don't make purchase
> > > decisions based on a random comment posted on a random flickr photo.
> > >
> > > Some more help?
> > >
> > > I am ordering this weekend :)
> > >
> > > I really appreciate everything so far.
> > >
> > > Alex
> > >
> >
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Re: Peaches!

[AlexG]

Thanks Maris!

On 4/21/07, Maris V. Lidaka Sr. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> It is excellent - perhaps because of the soft peach-colored reflections in
> the silver bowl.
>
> Maris
>
> AlexG wrote:
> > Hi guys, (Hope i used the peso prefix properly!)
> >
> > Heres a photo I took a little while back with my *ist DL and the 18-55
> > kit lens. It is a crop.
> >
> > http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=350386817&context=set-72157594476842077&size=l
> >
> > I don't know why i like this picture so much. Maybe it's the rich
> > color. In any case...
>
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Re: Please, let this thread die: MSNBC Poll: Is...

[AlexG]

Let me put it this way.

As a new person on the PDML I've only had access to the archives of
2006-2007... where I witnessed the largest flamewar in intarwebb
history.

Everytime someone posts a jab at this JCO guy, he gets all pissy and
responds in kind.

The jab shouldn't be posted in the first place as it's inappropriate
(though in this instance  I was kind of amused at the mock-headline.)
Inappropriate because YOU KNOW it'll cause trouble/flames.

Similarly, JCO should not take the bait, predictably, every single
freaking time. Not every post requires a response. Just have a beer
and let it slide, man.

We're all here because we like taking pictures with our Pentax gear.
That should be enough.

Alex

On 4/21/07, J. C. O'Connell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Agreed, only a person of that persuation would
> do something like that, its unprecedented and
> it wasnt even provoked, it was just posted in
> "fun". A Real Sicko IMHO.
> jco
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
> Lasse Karlsson
> Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2007 6:22 PM
> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
> Subject: Please, let this thread die: MSNBC Poll: Is...
>
>
> I think naming a thread with a list member's name and the word "a*e"
> in
> the subject line is punching too far below the belt.
>
> I'm equally surprised with many list members' reactions to JCO:s posts
> as I
> am with JCO:s willingness to fight at such lenght for whatever view or
> statement which has been challenged.
>
> Personally I can enjoy a good fight. And JCO:s a very good fighter. Even
>
> when responding by calling names in capital letters I think he's mostly
> right on the mark with it. Usually it has simply been called for. And
> yes, I
> also enjoy seeing JCO being challenged. He mostly asks for it too.
>
> However, if these flames or threads get to be too much for many members,
> or
> the list, to take, I think it's not fair pointing finger at JCO only.
>
> Lasse
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Re: Lens purchases... DA40/FA50....FA43?

[AlexG]

I guess that settles it.

Given that I have the kit lens and will get the 50/1.4, no reason to
get the da40, especially given the very variable pic quality. I have a
craptacular cxnon sd600 P&S (tiny) and i rarely even bring THAT with
me, so a tiny lens does not a go-everywhere dslr make, at least, not
for now.

So, order looks like k100d, 50/1.4, and a bunch of pec-pads.

good good?

On 4/22/07, John Celio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> William Robb wrote:
> > I'm liking the F50/1.4 a lot on the K10.
>
> That's my primary lens these days.  I always carry my DA 18-55 and sometimes
> the 50-200, but I rarely use them.  The FA50 1.4 is the right size and the
> right speed for what I like to shoot.  If Pentax had an affordable, small,
> wider prime with a similar aperture (this being key) and I'd probably never
> take it off.
>
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Re: Image File Transfers - CD to DVD

[AlexG]

As has been mentioned, magnetic storage is the way to go. And if
you're paranoid, redundant magnetic storage, like Raid 1.

Some of my earlier dvds are already unreadable, but I recently plugged
in a 12-year old computer and it booted right in to windows 95.
Good ole P100.



On 4/22/07, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "Boris Liberman"
> Subject: Re: Image File Transfers - CD to DVD
>
>
> > Mark,
> >
> > Mark Cassino wrote:
> >> ...
> >> Over all though, it took hours to copy these files. Since it was a
> >> background task on a machine that I just use for scanning and streaming
> >> NPR, it wasn't a major problem. But I have roughly 700 more CD's that
> >> someday will have to be moved - if not onto DVD's then onto some future
> >> media.
> >>
> >> The thought of that makes me shudder...
> >
> > I am with Godfrey about this. I've an external 0.5 TB hard drive and I
> > am using EMC Retrospect software (that came with the HD) to weekly or
> > even more often back up all my hard drives. I've been shooting less than
> > you but in principle it is very similar solution. I've few tens of CDs
> > and less than ten DVDs but I've decided to not bother with smaller
> > media. After all, one good shoot and I can fill up the whole DVD...
>
> Based on Godfrey recommending this some time ago, I installed a 300gb drive
> into my computer for image and other data storage, and then bought an
> external enclosure with a 300gb drive installed as a back up to the internal
> drive.
> When I fill them up, I'll move on to another internal/external drive
> arrangement.
>
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Re: Image File Transfers - CD to DVD

[AlexG]

Presumably so they aren't spinning for nothing, assuming they won't
power down on thier own.

MTBF for hard disks is reported to be greatly exagerated

On 4/22/07, Maris V. Lidaka Sr. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I like your idea, but why "Dismount, disconnect, and unplug the drives when
> not in use for backup."?
>
> Maris
>
> Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
> > Do yourself a huge favor:
> >
> > - Buy a pair of Seagate 500Gbyte external drives. I was at Fry's just
> > yesterday ... in USB 2.0 only enclosures, these drives would cost
> > $119 apiece; USB2/FireWire 400 enclosures and the price goes up to
> > $190 right now.
> >
> > - Move all the data from the CDs/DVDs to one of the drives.
> >
> > - Copy the entire drive to the other.
> >
> > - Backup new data, as you generate it, to both drives.
> >
> > - Dismount, disconnect, and unplug the drives when not in use for
> > backup.
> >
> > When they become outdated by 1Terabyte drives at the same price, buy
> > another pair and move the data to them.
> > etc
> >
> > It's the most efficient, easily maintained, reliable backup/archive
> > system available today. You can get some low-cost backup software
> > that will make doing this job fast, easy, consistent and efficient. I
> > do this myself, have been for five years now. It works flawlessly and
> > is FAR easier to maintain than mountains of CDs and DVDs. And it's
> > fast enough to actually be useful.
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Re: GESO: Frecce Tricolori

[AlexG]

Cool!

Fighter jets kick ass.

On 4/23/07, Jack Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Yes, I do like it. I think the formation and smoke trail shots are the
> most interesting.
> All nicely caught and with good resolution.
>
> Jack
> --- Dario Bonazza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > This is the quite known (I think) Italian acro team:
> > http://www.dariobonazza.com/freccee.htm
> >
> > Sure I'm not an expert plane shooter (this is in fact just the second
> > time
> > I've shot something like that in 20 years), but I like that gallery.
> > Anyone else? Do you see major mistakes to get rid of the next time?
> > Thanks
> > for commenting.
> >
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Re: PESO -- -- The fast moving unknown waitress.

[AlexG]

sexy!

On 4/23/07, Kenneth Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Great expression !
> Nice as is, but I believe a portrait orientation with some slight cropping
> on either side would improve this one.
>
> Kenneth Waller
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: PESO -- -- The fast moving unknown waitress.
>
>
> > This is my response to Graywolf's challenge for a photo I wouldn't have
> > taken except for shooting digital  I knew this was going to be out of
> > focus, and suffer from some movement blur.  However I made the shot
> > anyway and I'm glad I did for the content.
> >
> > The Story:  I was invited to dinner by my cousin and her daughter.  We
> > ate at a 50's themed burger joint.  I liked the patterns the lighting
> > made and took a couple of exposures.  This waitress had no idea that I
> > was taking a shot of the interesting lights and posed.  Here it is.  A
> > fun shot, with some technical difficulties, (or I could claim to be
> > inspired by Knarf, and have induced theauraltian blur...)
> >
> > http://home.earthlink.net/~morephotos/PESO_--_thefastmovingunknownwaitress.html
> >
> > Equipment:  Pentax *ist-D/smc Pentax FA 28-200mm [IF]AL
>
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Re: nice DA40 example picture ...

[AlexG]

Call me crazy, but i don't like that picture! I dunno, not my style,
but it looks quite good from a performance perspective!

I pulled the trigger, finally.

Stuff will be here on the 25th-- 2 days! can't wait!

I will annoy you all with plenty of pictures

On 4/23/07, Roman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Thank you. Good one and wonderful lense. Now that I have my set of
> zooms, it's time for primes...
>
> thank you Godfrey.
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Re: lens tests (Pentax and others as well)

[AlexG]

Pardon my ignorance?

Why do you say Photodo is misleading?

On 4/23/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> For those addicted to lens tests,
>
> http://www.photozone.de/8Reviews/#pentax
>
> has now started testing Pentax lenses. Right now they've got only the
> FA50/1.4 and DA18-55/3.5-5.6 up, but it looks like they're going to
> do a fair sampling of the rest.
>
> Disclaimer: I'm not a fan of these kinds of tests as I feel they
> often give people false impressions of the usefulness of a lens, but
> I do find them interesting now and then. Photozone.de's test are much
> more sensible than the nonsense promulgated as tests by
> www.photodo.com, IMO, or what we read in magazines like Popular
> Photography...
>
> My fire suit is on and sealed so don't bother flaming... ;-)
>
> enjoy
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Re: Ordered Lightroom today

[AlexG]

Let us know how you find it.

Personally, i think it really stinks on Windows. I have two processors
and tons of ram, and it's slow.

On 4/23/07, Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Well I just took the plunge and ordered myself a copy of Lightroom. Now
> we'll see how the learning curve goes...
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Re: Ordered Lightroom today

[AlexG]

Athlon64 X2 @ 2.6 Ghz

It supports SSE2 and 3.

On 4/23/07, Adam Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> What processors? Lightroom needs SSE2 to fly. Running without SSE2
> support will result in dog-like performance from lightroom.
>
> It's quite reasonable in performance on my 1.8GHz Turion 64 laptop with
> 1GB RAM.
>
> -Adam
>
>
> AlexG wrote:
> > Let us know how you find it.
> >
> > Personally, i think it really stinks on Windows. I have two processors
> > and tons of ram, and it's slow.
> >
> > On 4/23/07, Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >> Well I just took the plunge and ordered myself a copy of Lightroom. Now
> >> we'll see how the learning curve goes...
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Re: GESO - Krystal

[AlexG]

Sun Tour made excellent gear in that era. Have a Superbe read
derailleur and I LOVE IT. Kinda wish they'd not gone out of business.
Shimano is overpriced and Campy, being better than shimano, still
doesn't match the feel of the old friction gear. I have Campagnolo on
my Habby http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=332536526&size=l and
it's the weakest link on the entire bike. The shifting doesn't *feel*
right.

And it doesn't feel like it has the durability to be slammed into gear
like the old suntour gruppo does

Maybe it's the perspective, but that frame looks REALLY small. What size is it?



On 4/25/07, Stan Halpin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Nice bike! I really like the detailing on the fork crown/head tube
> junction. Nice touch.
> You'll find that that rear derailleur is a bit clunky but I don't
> think there is anything comparably low-tech on today's market. That
> was a pretty low-end Sun Tour at the time, and Sun Tour is now out of
> business ;-( I might have something (used) in my spare-parts bin, a
> higher quality Sun Tour from about the same era... I'll take a look.
> Also, suggest you tilt the front of the saddle down about half an
> inch - you'll find it much more comfortable.
>
> Enjoy your rides, and wear a helmet!
>
> Stan
>
> On Apr 25, 2007, at 12:55 PM, Scott Loveless wrote:
>
> > Sorry, no photos of a scantily clad young lady.  I bought a funky
> > old bike for a couple dollars earlier today and thought I'd share
> > some pics.  These are completely unedited and worthy of no praise
> > at all.  If you wanna talk about bikes, though..
> >
> > http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/Krystal
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Need a good monitor! (see post end for cliffnotes)

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I currently have a Nec Multisync FE950 CRT based around the old
Diamondtron NF series of tube. It's a great monitor. Sharp as a tack
with beautiful color rendition, still as bright and sharp as the day I
got it 8 years ago. Realistic maximum res it can handle is 1360x1024 @
85hz. 1600x1200 is sharp enough but at 75Hz it starts to hurt after a
whole.

I scored a used Diamondtron 2070SB, manufactured late 2003 for about
$250. The seller misrepresented the monitor. While it's reasonably
sharp all the way up to 1920x1440 @ 85hz (a truly awesome resolution
to work in. I can't describe how great it is to have that much screen
space) it suffers from bad color rendition (posterizing?) especially
in skin tones, bad brightness (presumably because it's been abused)
and ghosting/banding. Basically unusable for photo editing (but great
for games)

Long story short, I love my old FE950 but I know for a fact these CRTs
don't last forever. The retards in the various companies are now
peddling LCDs, which I have always detested. I fear now that I have no
choice, as there are no high-end CRTs being made anymore. (I think
there is a Philips model still in production, but no one online has
ever posted a comment as to how good it is.)

I know about different types of LCD panels... TN, IPS, MVA, PVA, etc
but there is never any concrete data about color quality/blackness
level, etc. I have tried photo editing on my laptop LCD, and it is
horrific. Pics I delete because they look bad on the LCD look
beautiful on the CRT.

There HAS to be a decent LCD display out there for not too much money.
Or a good CRT still in production. What has the list used and what
should be avoided?

**CLIFF NOTES**

Want high-end CRT. Can't find any. Need an LCD with good color
rendition. Thoughts?

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Re: Need help deciding between k100d or k10d

[AlexG]

Well,

Got the K100d, FA50mm and DA40mm last week. So far, I've taken about
300 pictures. Here are some comments...

FA50 is great. So much better than the old M50... Truly great to have
autofocus capability in low-light situations. The old M50 was
IMPOSSIBLE to focus on the DL. Lens lookes cheaply made judging by the
pics I'd seen. While the aperture ring feels AWFUL (cheap and fragile)
in use, it's a non-issue as the lens sits on the A setting all the
time. The rest of the lens looks and feels good. MF is nice and
smooth, not at all the crappy feel of the kit lens focusing ring.
Image quality if of course excellent. Focus speed is very good.

DA40mm is very impressive to see. It really is tiny. F/2.8 is far too
slow to use indoors. Lens cap is as annoying as everyone says it is.
I've missed a few good shots because I had to sit there and unscrew
the cap. Construction is good. MF feels OK. Focal length is...
strange. A bit too wide for my tastes. I dunno. Using this lens makes
it a challenge to get nice composition. I haven't taken many shots in
my life but I have a nagging thought that I prefer telephoto. I don't
know. Maybe it's a good thing... no need spend money on the FA28mm.
But then, I've never been out and about with my DSLRs so I haven't had
the chance to do landscape or architectural shots of any kind. Image
quality has been pretty nice. So far. I don't know what I was worried
about. Verdict? We'll see. AF speed is VERY QUICK (obviously)

K100d Excellent camera.
-Redesigned casing makes for a better grip. Not as good as a larger
camera (right hand pinky still has nowhere to go) but the grip is
slightly thicker and the redesigned profile makes it easier to hold.

-Some nice usability upgrades! OK button when shooting will show ISO
in the VF, slightly more customizable options in the Custom menu... I
like it so far.

-JPEG quality compared to the DL == No contest. I don't like to
post-process. The camera's JPEGs are sharper and have very nice,
punchy colors, which is what I like. No complaints! The result is that
I can shoot JPEG in any situation now, whereas the DL would only give
good results in certain conditions in JPEG.

-Shake reduction... AWESOME. Shots as low as 1/15 of a second (with
50mm lens) and pretty much a sure bet. I've gotten sharp pics to as
low as 0.3 seconds, but at that speed it's hit or miss and depends on
your own hands' stability more than anything else

-Battery life - about 400 shots on low-quality 2300mah NIMHs. No
complaints. Batteries cost a dollar a piece.

-Focus speed: Much improved. Still not that quick in low-light
situations but much better than the DL. Where the DL would hunt
interminably at low-light, (hunt, overshoot, hunt, overshoot, hunt,
lock) the k100d will lock in more quickly (hunt, lock). Good lighting
AF is much quicker than DL. Maybe the motor has been beefed up, or is
simply being spun faster because the camera can keep up with it now.
Multi-point AF is still as useless as ever. I think i'll set it to
center-point.

-Burst mode doesn't seem to be any faster than the DL. But I don't care.

-Shutter (mirror slap) sounds nicer than the DL. A much more damped,
high-quality sound. AF sounds nicer too. Sounds like there's less
slack between gear teeth. (i don't know if the AF shaft is
gear-driven, but that's what it sounds like).

-Camera interface: Pretty much the same, but I've noticed images are
quicker to load (playback mode). There is also a very quick fade
effect when loading a new pic. Very subtle but does a lot to improve
the 'feel' of the camera. Makes it appear more responsive.

-LCD: Much improved. Better/deeper colors and much better viewing angle.

-Pop-up flash is slightly taller. Maybe this helps with redeye.

Verdict: If you have a low-end *ist-Dx series cam (basically, any
pentamirror *istDx) do not hesitate... Sell it immediately while you
can get some good money and upgrade to the k100d. I sold my DL
body-only for $300 bucks (USD). For $435, and 50$ rebate, the K100d is
a NO BRAINER.

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Re: OT - more bike stuff

[AlexG]

Scott,

If you're serious about dropping 30 lbs by end of summer, I'd like to
hop on your bandwagon. I'm being told I look good (over two years went
from 240lbs to 195. Big change, but I'm still not happy. Still a BFF
(big fat f***). I wanna hit 150, that way my muscles will actually
show instead of being concealed in a layer of lard.

I think we can all motivate each other by posting progress pics and
info, as well as tips and info on workout programs and all that stuff.
I'm into road biking myself. Bike cost ~1.6K, but that's only because
I splurged on the frame www.habcycles.com. The rest is stuff I
bought from different spots. Saved tons of money and got much better
hear for the price.

If I were doing it all again, I'd have gone friction shifting all the
way. To hell with indexing. I HATE it. It stinks. requires constant
adjustments and the benefits are not worth it, especially cost
factored in, not to mention friction era parts last longer.

My advice as far as buying a bike, piece it together. 60-130 bucks for
a nice Al frame and you're good to go. Gear 'too heavy'? Drink less
beer and drop poundage for free! It'll make a bigger difference than
shaving a few grams off something stupid, like a "lightweight race
chain" or "magnesium race-light derailleur limit screws!!11"

Anyway, I hope we can all sign on for this, (set goal, set plan, and
stick to it by reporting progress). Who's in?

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Re: OT - more bike stuff

[AlexG]

And a required shot of my garage door.

http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=332536526&size=l

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Re: Need a good monitor! (see post end for cliffnotes)

[AlexG]

No, the laptop display is definitely not calibrated. I think the issue
lies in that it is a low-bitrate panel. Dithering and very low
contrast, so everything looks flat and lifeless. Also accentuates
things like digital noise.

I was considering buying a calibrator (Pantone Huey) but several
usenet posts state that it's just no good.


On 5/3/07, Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Alex, I have Philips Brilliance 200W6CS monitor.
>
> It is 20" diagonal with 16:10 aspect ratio LCD. It is really excellent
> LCD. That much excellent that I don't look back to any CRT I've
> used/seen before. I suggest you take a look.
>
> Boris
>
>
>   AlexG wrote:
> > I currently have a Nec Multisync FE950 CRT based around the old
> > Diamondtron NF series of tube. It's a great monitor. Sharp as a tack
> > with beautiful color rendition, still as bright and sharp as the day I
> > got it 8 years ago. Realistic maximum res it can handle is 1360x1024 @
> > 85hz. 1600x1200 is sharp enough but at 75Hz it starts to hurt after a
> > whole.
> >
> > I scored a used Diamondtron 2070SB, manufactured late 2003 for about
> > $250. The seller misrepresented the monitor. While it's reasonably
> > sharp all the way up to 1920x1440 @ 85hz (a truly awesome resolution
> > to work in. I can't describe how great it is to have that much screen
> > space) it suffers from bad color rendition (posterizing?) especially
> > in skin tones, bad brightness (presumably because it's been abused)
> > and ghosting/banding. Basically unusable for photo editing (but great
> > for games)
> >
> > Long story short, I love my old FE950 but I know for a fact these CRTs
> > don't last forever. The retards in the various companies are now
> > peddling LCDs, which I have always detested. I fear now that I have no
> > choice, as there are no high-end CRTs being made anymore. (I think
> > there is a Philips model still in production, but no one online has
> > ever posted a comment as to how good it is.)
> >
> > I know about different types of LCD panels... TN, IPS, MVA, PVA, etc
> > but there is never any concrete data about color quality/blackness
> > level, etc. I have tried photo editing on my laptop LCD, and it is
> > horrific. Pics I delete because they look bad on the LCD look
> > beautiful on the CRT.
> >
> > There HAS to be a decent LCD display out there for not too much money.
> > Or a good CRT still in production. What has the list used and what
> > should be avoided?
> >
> > **CLIFF NOTES**
> >
> > Want high-end CRT. Can't find any. Need an LCD with good color
> > rendition. Thoughts?
> >
>
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Re: OT - more bike stuff

[AlexG]

That's what I'm talkin about.

rock out with your ..



On 5/3/07, Bob W <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > Anyway, I hope we can all sign on for this, (set goal, set plan, and
> > stick to it by reporting progress). Who's in?
> >
>
> I started in November '05 by jogging, playing squash and cycling
> (usually at different times). I've lost well over 30 pounds in that
> time and am now close to my best weight/size/fitness of 12-15 years
> ago.
>
> > I think we can all motivate each other by posting progress pics and
> > info,
>
> Maybe a bit late for me, but if you want I can post naked pictures of
> myself - a different pose every week.
>
> --
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>
>
> > -Original Message-
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
> > Behalf Of AlexG
> > Sent: 03 May 2007 18:49
> > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
> > Subject: Re: OT - more bike stuff
> >
> > Scott,
> >
> > If you're serious about dropping 30 lbs by end of summer, I'd like
> to
> > hop on your bandwagon. I'm being told I look good (over two years
> went
> > from 240lbs to 195. Big change, but I'm still not happy. Still a BFF
> > (big fat f***). I wanna hit 150, that way my muscles will actually
> > show instead of being concealed in a layer of lard.
> >
> > I think we can all motivate each other by posting progress pics and
> > info, as well as tips and info on workout programs and all that
> stuff.
> > I'm into road biking myself. Bike cost ~1.6K, but that's only
> because
> > I splurged on the frame www.habcycles.com. The rest is stuff I
> > bought from different spots. Saved tons of money and got much better
> > hear for the price.
> >
> > If I were doing it all again, I'd have gone friction shifting all
> the
> > way. To hell with indexing. I HATE it. It stinks. requires constant
> > adjustments and the benefits are not worth it, especially cost
> > factored in, not to mention friction era parts last longer.
> >
> > My advice as far as buying a bike, piece it together. 60-130 bucks
> for
> > a nice Al frame and you're good to go. Gear 'too heavy'? Drink less
> > beer and drop poundage for free! It'll make a bigger difference than
> > shaving a few grams off something stupid, like a "lightweight race
> > chain" or "magnesium race-light derailleur limit screws!!11"
> >
> > Anyway, I hope we can all sign on for this, (set goal, set plan, and
> > stick to it by reporting progress). Who's in?
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Re: OT - more bike stuff

[AlexG]

You talking about the habby?

Not custom, but it's 3/2.5 titanium, cheap because it's made in China
but has impeccable craftsmanship, excellent quality welding, etc. Cost
about the same as a 'name brand' aluminum frame (Cannondale, trek,
whetever) but is vastly superior in terms of stiffness.

I suspect that you wouldn't see ANY higher-end bike locked up. Most of
what we see here in montreal are 70s-era 10-speeds.

Heck, My first real bike was my dad's "Free Spirit Aero" a decent
quality steel frame with OK parts, and I won't even let THAT one on
its own.

Riding, get a good bike. Tooling around requires a beater bike, no way around it

On 5/3/07, Bob W <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> that's a nice bike. Someone round here rides one of those. It's very
> striking, but I've noticed that he never leaves it unattended, even
> locked to a bike stand. Is it a custom frame?
>
> --
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>
>
> > -----Original Message-
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
> > Behalf Of AlexG
> > Sent: 03 May 2007 18:54
> > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
> > Subject: Re: OT - more bike stuff
> >
> > And a required shot of my garage door.
> >
> > http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=332536526&size=l
> >
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Re: OT - more bike stuff

[AlexG]

Super Spam!

Brake.. bosses? That's what I call em...
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=483004150&size=l

Dropouts!
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=483004108&size=o

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The Future of Pentax -- Great news!

[AlexG]

I found this on a forum. Take a read!



Hello Everybody...

I spent four and one half hours with the heads of Pentax today. Now
before I share the news I can share with you at this time, there are a
couple of issues I wish to address. Anyone wishing to purchase a K100
or K10D, do so. These models will be with us till at least next year.
I would not make this announcement if I felt that it would affect
negatively the sales of Pentax in any way, therefore this proviso. The
two above cameras will be part of the line.

Here is what will be added and this does not include the 645D.

There will be two (2) you heard it, at least two new DSLR's coming out
in the Fall, that will not conflict with the K100 or the K10D!

There will be a slew of new lenses.

Pentax is NOT going out of business. They have just opened factories
in China and Vietnam and are investing heavily in R&D.

There is a new marketing approach that is being implemented that will
orient the retailers towards Pentax, which will be very innovative to
say the least. This approach will commence in the European
territories.

Pentax France is the most robust of all of the other European
companies and are doing extremely well.

I will also add that Pentax are working overtime to alleviate some of
the growing pains that some of you have encountered and will find
solutions asap.

And finally, Pentax needs all of our support and as a family Pentax
will continue to respond on a more personal level than any other
company I have ever had an affiliation with.

The PMA in Paris is going to be an incredible event. We will be doing
something that no other company has ever done and I must say that I
spearheaded this project with the delight of all those at Pentax
France. I will share more at the appropriate time.

Let's just say that it will be interactive and not virtual.

None the less, it felt great to be at Pentax today. The people I met
were affable human and had a great sense of humor.

Ben
http://www.pressbook.com/homebook.asp?langue_id=2&owner_id=5144
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Re: PESO: Listen

[AlexG]

pretty girl, and a great shot of her!

On 5/3/07, frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 5/3/07, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Actually, I don't know if she was listening or waiting for a reply to
> > something pithy, but her expression is rather intense.
> > Shot with the K10, and A85mm f/1.4
> > http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/listen.html
>
> She certainly seems rapt.
>
> Good one!
>
> cheers,
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Re: The Future of Pentax -- Great news!

[AlexG]

he didn't say anything about that.

I did get an mail after hounding pentax USA:

Thank you for contacting Pentax.

There will be a new camera coming out sometime in the fall.  It is a medium
format however.

On 5/3/07, Bob Shell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> On May 3, 2007, at 4:38 PM, AlexG wrote:
>
> > Here is what will be added and this does not include the 645D.
>
> So what's the news on the 645D?
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Re: OT - more bike stuff

[AlexG]

Well, that's not necessarily true.

Somewhere on this intarweb I found a PDF copy of the Navy SEAL
physical fitness manual and they say that you can lose a significant
'amount' (?) of cardio fitness within the span of two weeks if you
don't train. Stop training for a month and you are right back to
square 1.


Kind of depressing when you think about it

On 5/4/07, frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 5/4/07, Adam Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> > You're obviously in better shape than I, I'm running 44x16 right now,
> > but I also have delusions of one day climbing the Bathurst St hill at
> > Davenport on the way home.
> 
>
> Me?
>
> Better shape than you?
>
> Was there ever any doubt?
>
> ;-)
>
> Seriously, I just checked, and my 49x17 translates to 77.82 gear
> inches, while your 44x16 is 74.25.  I know the hill to which you
> refer, and it is a bit of a pig:  steep, but thankfully short.  Ya
> just gotta get up a head of steam!  ;-)  I guess due to my days as a
> courier, I still have remnants of semi-decent cardiovascular
> fitness...
>
> cheers,
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PESO: eternal decay

[AlexG]

Hi guys,

Snapped a few pics today with my k100d and DA40. Here's one.

man may sculpt his world.
still, natural law prevails:
relentless decay

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/221/505270771_322af760d1_b.jpg

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Re: OT: Help! Need Myths

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"women have something to say" :p

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Re: It aint over till it's iver (was: I'm done with exams!!!)

[AlexG]

What class is that, if you don't mind my asking...

On 5/11/07, Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Just got an email from a student with his final project attached.
>
> I turned in the class grades with his F two days ago. (Fortunately,
> after grading his final project just now, it only raises his semester
> average from 40% to 60% so it doesn't change anything.)
>
> Here's hoping I'm really done now...
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Re: K10D Book Delayed

[AlexG]

I will never purchase that "book" you speak of simply because that ass
has been spamming every photography forum for over three months with
his drivel.

If you know about this list, you already know more than that book can teach.

On 5/12/07, Larry Levy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I received notice from Amazon that my Magic Lantern Guide to the Pentax K10D
> has been delayed into July. Bummer.
>
> Fortunately there is a book out there now to supplement the User Manual.
> Yvon Bourque's book on the K10D has enough additional information on the
> K10D as well as it being in an easy to use format to warrant looking into.
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Re: Interesting Photos from Greensburg, Kansas

[AlexG]

Awesome. The Chevy Caprice is still intact and looks drivable.

And I want that free Coleman cooler...

That's some totally insane level of destruction.

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Re: Copyright Violators and FlickR...

[AlexG]

Terrible to hear.

I despise watermarks but maybe it's time to start using them.

I have no plans to sell anything I shoot, but i'll be god damned if
some jackass thinks he can make some money off
1) something I do to amuse myself
using
2) gear I paid for that will never pay for itself.

And I love how flickr pulled a DPREVIEW on her posts just because they
could. They should spend more time deleting auction listings.

On 5/20/07, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 5/20/07, Bob Shell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > On May 20, 2007, at 5:11 AM, Cotty wrote:
> >
> > > Interesting one
> > >
> > >
> > > 
> > >
> > > --
> > >
> > >
> > > Cheers,
> > >   Cotty
> >
> >
> > Check out her photos:
> >
> > http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebba/
> >
> > She's one damned fine photographer!
> >
> > Bob
>
> And her pictures aren't bad either.
>
> 
>
> Cheers,
>
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Re: GESO. my old bike.

[AlexG]

That's not so old!

I recently had to upgrade to an expenside set of Tektro ultra long
reach calipers simply because the pads for my current brakes have been
out of production since 1982.

And I had to have my LBS modify the hub on a new sheel to fit the tiny
rear spacing. This is because my ancient shimano derailleur took 3-5
spokes with it when it grenaded.

That beibg said, I'd LOVE to own a slightly more modern but
classically designed steelie, so consider me incredibly jealous of
your bike.

On 5/21/07, Adam Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> drew wrote:
> > All the talk of bikes recently made my think about my old Peugeot road
> > bike. So I went and dragged it out of the shed a fortnight ago only to
> > find the old tin worm had made a mess of the frame. So I acquired a
> > suitable vintage replacement frame, a few new bits and some work later
> > this is the result...
> > http://www.rileyelf.free-online.co.uk/GESO_21-5-07/
> >
> > Taken with Pentax ist-DL.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Andy.
> >
>
> Nice bike, love that classic steel.
>
> -Adam
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Re: GESO: What I did this weekend

[AlexG]

Congratulations.

I'm half way through Mechanical Engineering here in Montreal and it's
easy for me to get discouraged, so it's nice to see there might
actually be an end to this brutal
lecture-assignment-lab-midterm-rinse-repeat-finalexam cycle.

What did she study?

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> Thanks Paul, we're celebrating here!
> We completed the 750 mile drive home with her stuff filling our van.
> Best of all, she has a real job.
> Bob S.
>
> On 5/22/07, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Nice pics. Beautiful girl. Congratulations, dad!
> > Paul
> > On May 22, 2007, at 12:44 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote:
> >
> > > Here's what we did this weekend...
> > > http://picasaweb.google.com/rf.sullivan/Graduation
> > > She's our youngest.
> > > Regards,  Bob S.
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I'm dumb.

[AlexG]

So I've been eyeballing the limited lenses The real, fast ones not
the slow crappy new generation ones.

It occurs to me that there is something seriously wrong because a
month ago I would never even consider any of them, but it seems that
now i have no qualms about spending the equivalent of a brand new k10d
on a single god damned lens.

And this is not even for any realistic gain in lens performance or
image quality. A month ago, I went with the k100d instead of the k10d
because the extras in the k10d were not, to me, worth the extra 400
bucks. And they still aren't but I'm mentally prepared to pull the
trigger on ultrapremium glass.

What the hell is wrong with me?

Am I trying to fill a very distinct void in my life with nice toys
instead of dealing with the deeper issues?

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Re: I'm dumb.

[AlexG]

I figure I'd grab the lenses the reputation was established by. And
who knows, one of these days I may want to shoot film

I saw Godfreys pics and they're really nice.

I need to figure out whether I can use that focal length or whether i
can justify the purchases. Sigh. This is what enablement is?


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> demonstrated how the new 70 is easily the equal of the old 77.
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> > So I've been eyeballing the limited lenses The real, fast ones not
> > the slow crappy new generation ones.
> >
> > It occurs to me that there is something seriously wrong because a
> > month ago I would never even consider any of them, but it seems that
> > now i have no qualms about spending the equivalent of a brand new k10d
> > on a single god damned lens.
> >
> > And this is not even for any realistic gain in lens performance or
> > image quality. A month ago, I went with the k100d instead of the k10d
> > because the extras in the k10d were not, to me, worth the extra 400
> > bucks. And they still aren't but I'm mentally prepared to pull the
> > trigger on ultrapremium glass.
> >
> > What the hell is wrong with me?
> >
> > Am I trying to fill a very distinct void in my life with nice toys
> > instead of dealing with the deeper issues?
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Re: PESO: eternal decay

[AlexG]

Thanks for the kind words godfrey.

This was made with the DA40. I am leaning toward selling this lens so
I'm forcing myself to use it as much as possible to see if i'll keep
it.

On 5/20/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> On May 19, 2007, at 9:04 PM, AlexG wrote:
>
> > man may sculpt his world.
> > still, natural law prevails:
> > relentless decay
> >
> > http://farm1.static.flickr.com/221/505270771_322af760d1_b.jpg
>
> Very nice, Alex!
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Fun little LBA test!

[AlexG]

LBA test! If you answer yes to 2 or more of these, you have LBA,

1. Have you ever searched eBay for the words "Super Takumar" and
filtered it for those auctions that are only "Buy It Now"? (Try it
now)

Yes.

2. Do you compulsively look into the used lens section at camera shops
or KEH for anything that could remotely fit on a Pentax camera? Even
though you already have the focal range of 15mm to 300mm covered with
your present lenses?

Yes.

3. If someone says they have a 50mm Pentax lens, do you question them
further to find out exactly which version it is, and depending on the
answer, do you get smug or jealous?

Most definitely yes.

4. Have you purchased more than 3 of the Limited lenses?
Not yet :( Why would I do it? I can't help it. i want to...!?

5. Have you ever put your lenses in a display case?
No. lenses exist to be used, or admired in hand,

6. Have you ever hidden receipts because "no one else needs to know
how much I paid for it"...?
Can't hide a receipt when someone else accepts your package :)

7. Have you ever felt pride in getting a lens for under market value
and set that as your new "threshold to break"? For example, you pick
up an SMC-M 28mm lens for $15 bucks, and now you're on the look out
for grabbing anything for under $15 that could qualify as "a better
deal"...?

Sure, but that's a ridiculous deal!


8. Have you ever drawn up a short list for which lenses to bring on a
trip and then thrown in some extras "just in case"...?

Yep.

9. Have you ever stalked a lens on the internet, by researching it
tirelessly for days by looking for sample shots, qualified reviews,
tests, etc., and this lens pre-dates the internet?

Oh yeah!

10. Did you pre-order a DA* lens and get giddy just thinking about its
arrival this summer?

No. Zooms suck.

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Re: Next time i'll read the manual first

[AlexG]

LOL. Good ol case of the RTFM :)

Can you post some pics with your 77?

I am suffering from enablement (just learned what that means) and the
77 is to be the main contributor to my financial ruin.

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> Forgot the 77 ltd had a built in lens hood.
>
> Thought i broke the sucker when i went to remove the cap, and the lens
> rotated and pulled out.
>
> BP is back to its normal high self.:-)
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Re: OT - even more bike stuff

[AlexG]

Sorry, no extra front. Typically when I frag a derailleur it's always
the rear one.

Try chucksbikes.com for a cheap, high quality one.

On 5/25/07, Scott Loveless <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hey, gang.  Sorry about the stream of bike posts.  This here's another.
>
> While out for a ride last night I ventured by the city park and decided
> to make a few laps.  The loop is about 3/4 miles, flat, and the speed
> bumps have cutouts in the middle.  So it's a nice place to get away from
> the traffic.  Last night the park was more or less deserted and I
> decided to hammer the bike.  Starting the second lap, I shifted to large
> chain ring, at least I tried to, and chain came off with a horrible
> grinding noise.  Busted the front dérailleur.  Metal failure, completely
> unrepairable.  Fortunately, I was only 1.5 miles from home.
>
> Would anyone have one laying around they could spare?  I'm assuming the
> chain line is 43.5mm.  5 speed rear cog.  Thanks, folks.
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Re: PESO: eternal decay

[AlexG]

Hi guys,

Sorry it took so long to respond.

Godfrey, as much as I like the form factor and build and feel of the
lens, and the ridicufast focusing, the image quality hasn't wowed me.
I generated far more keepers with the old M42 50/1.4 back when I had
it, and even the kit lens is giving me better results. I'd say so far
that of the shots I've taken, I've only really been satisfied with 30%
of them. I would want to sell it because I don't see it getting very
much use and photography is merely one of many hobbies for me, so far.
Money is not unlimited, I'm a student and I will buy a new 2009 Camaro
when I graduate come hell or high water, so I can't go all out :) I
will keep the 40 for a bit longer to really get the feel for it, but
it isn't looking good. So far the kit lens has given me better pics!

Fernando, thanks for looking and the comment!

Boris, I know what you mean. In this case though i'm referring to the
tendency of everything to decay, the forces that cause it will never
cease. Rust never sleeps, as they say. Any improvement man makes is a
losing proposition because nature will tear it down little by little.
The garage is really dingy and is falling apart, that's why I love it.
Unfortunately the other shots really didn't turn out due to camera
shake, and in a couple of cases, front-focusing. I will return there
with the FA50 in a while, there's lots to see.



On 5/26/07, Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> For some reason I find the title "eternal decay" self contradicting...
> Decay of whatever humans make has very finite lifespan.
>
> Excellent photo, regardless of the title. I'd like to see more of the
> shots you made on the same location.
>
> Boris
>
>
> AlexG wrote:
> > Hi guys,
> >
> > Snapped a few pics today with my k100d and DA40. Here's one.
> >
> > man may sculpt his world.
> > still, natural law prevails:
> > relentless decay
> >
> > http://farm1.static.flickr.com/221/505270771_322af760d1_b.jpg
> >
> > As per usual, please post comments and criticism.
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Re: OT: We are all guilty!

[AlexG]

"The copper did some research and found that Peterson had broken
Michigan's 1979 hacking laws."

Myeah, see? Flatfoots will never catch me! Rico's a bit too smart for
those coppers, myeah.



On 5/25/07, Mishka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> was that why you decided to to a law school? ;)
>
> best,
> mishka
>
> On 5/25/07, frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> >
> > Reminds me of when I was a kid.  My dad had just finished disciplining
> > me.  I continued my pleas of innocence.  Finally, he said, "Okay,
> > maybe you didn't do it.  If that's the case, the spanking was for all
> > the times you did something and didn't get caught!"
> >
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Re: Chill Out Surfer #2

[AlexG]

click the arrows. The surfers are shot 5 and 6 / 6

On 5/26/07, Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hmmm...
>
> It comes out as a "Mogop - Spring Pasque Flower" - very nice shot by the
> way, but how do I get to see the surfer? :-(
>
> Boris
>
>
> AlunFoto wrote:
> > http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?album=1&pos=2#nav_pic
> >
> > Got this shot of another surfer just before sunset, the same day.
> >
> > That outing in March is the only high-quality time I've had with the
> > K10D so far. Will be amended come June, though, so there's no more
> > time for frustration...:-)
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Jostein
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Re: OT: Oh my G**, Chrysler is being sold!

[AlexG]

That's a real shame, because the new challenger looked hot.

It was a matter of time.  I predicted it was the end of Chrysler back
when Daimler came into the picture, it's sad to see i was right.

At least we still have GM and Ford. If Ford could get their act
together to come up with a decent v6 for their midsizers, they'd be
flying high. GM is doing great.


On 5/25/07, graywolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> That put them right up there with Packard, Cord, and the Marmon doesn't it? 
> Me I would worry more about your Mercedes Benz, since it is made by the same 
> company.
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> Bob Sullivan wrote:
> > All you guys with Chrysler, Plymouth, and Dodge vehicles better sell NOW!
> > Do you know that the whole company is being sold to a bunch of buyout
> > specialists, and Canadians to boot!  They are getting it for 10 cents
> > on the dollar, and the newspaper up in Moosejaw says they are going to
> > carve it up like a Thanksgiving turkey and sell off all the parts.
> > You'll never be able to buy a new Chrysler product again, and after
> > the current spare parts run out, you'll never be able to repair them
> > either.  Sell now, the sky is falling...
> > Regards, Bob S.
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Re: PESO -- The Garden Gnome's Illegitimate Daughter; Another View

[AlexG]

That's a sexy statue.

On 5/25/07, Tim Øsleby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> The gnome has good genes ;-)
>
> Tim Typo
> Mostly Harmless
>
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Re: PDML - what the hell?

[AlexG]

I can't believe you people. Clearly Jesse wanted help locating the
aperture simulator on the k10d and we ignored the cries, now he's
going to pop his eye squinting through the atrocious viewfinder on the
XTI. For shame.

But seriously, what a douche.

"Fuck all y'all, y'all concrete walkers! City slickin, shoe wearin',
good camera usin' concrete walkers! I been workin at tha GI-RAWGE all
day skinnin squirrels and i come home to this ere COM-PU-TATER on this
PESO INTARWEBB list allz i want to know where that there god damn
aperture simulator on this ere k10d, but you ain`t gonna answer so
i'll take a loss and buy me an inferior camera, ya see..."

Tool. Good riddance.

(with apologies to country gentlemen.)

:)



On 5/25/07, Frits Wüthrich <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Friday 25 May 2007 17:08, frank theriault wrote:
> > On 5/25/07, Fernando <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > I'm new, what's a Dobo?
> >
> > Actually, I felt bad for Brad.  He was on the list maybe 5 or 6 years
> > ago.  Quite a troubled young man, I believe.
> >
> > Ended up threatening to kill a few people, IIRC.
> >
> > Then he went away.  Haven't heard from him since.
> >
> > Seriously, I hope he's okay.
> >
> > cheers,
> > frank
>
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Re: Third party screw mount to k-mount adapters

[AlexG]

I have a Roxsen m42-K.

Works, allows infinity focus but you need a tool they provide to put
it on or off the camera. I hear the OEM pentax one can be put on and
off by finger pressure.

Get the official Pentax one if you can find it.

On 5/26/07, Paul Sorenson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I've heard some of the third party adapters cause a problem removing
> them from the camera.  What's been the experience of M42 users on the
> list?  What appears to be the cause of the problem on these?
>
> -p
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About to pull the trigger on the FA43 Limited...... Some thoughts?

[AlexG]

Hi guys,

Some more stupidnewbie questions, I hope you don't mind.

When I bought the k100d, I also got an FA50/1.4 and DA40/2.8 ltd. Got
the DA40 because it had a good rep, was nice and compact and
relatively affordable aw hell, who am I kidding, it was a pure
impulse buy.

A few weeks later and I am seriously dissatisfied with it. I love the
build and size, but for every 'wow' pic it makes, there are 3-5 blah
pics. It's to the point that I prefer the kit lens, I seemed to have
generated far more keepers with it.

Focal length is useful. A bit more in the frame than the 50. But f/2.8
and the "meh, whatever" shots it's produced have me wanting to unload
it. I remember posting here how the shots I had seen never really
wowed me, and they still don't. F/2.8 is the real killer though.
Anything shot past 6pm is a noisy, blurry mess, even with SR.

... However, almost every shot I've ever seen taken with the 43 really
pops. Color is RidicuNice(tm), it's decently fast - meaning I'll never
be SOL if I bring it only with me on an outing, and i've even seen the
elusive 3d effect on a few of the pics.

At 500 canuckbucks, it doesn't come cheap, and costs as much as the
K100d itself. The question is... is it really that big a step up over
the FA50, which, at $220 US, was a steal?
Now, assuming I make some money back off the DA40, it would slightly
undo the financial damage. I am also going to sell some computer stuff
I have lying around, this will make for extra fundage too

I went back to the April where I asked a similar question. General
consensus was that the 43 produced some excellent results. Godfrey
dumped his 50 for it and had no regrets. I will never sell the 50.
It's RidicuFast(tm). Only thing better is that Zeiss Noctilux at
f/1.0, but that's just being silly.

I was asking previously afout 70 vs 77 but I haven't spend enough time
in that focal range to know if I care about it enough to put a sucking
chest wound into my bank account. Especially when old super-taks in
that ballpark are plentiful.

Bottom line:
I'd unloading the DA40... I'm 96% convinced it's the right move.
I'm keeping the FA50, 100% confidence

Now given this situation, is the 43 worth the 500 bones? Is it... 2.2X
better than the 50?

Alex

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3d effect, how to see it more easily/quickly

[AlexG]

I've noticed something interesting when researching the FA43.. the
suble 3d look to some of the pictures can be significantly enhanced
when viewing/looking for it

If you own polarized sunglasses, and an LCD monitor, out on the
glasses, pull up an image at 50% magnification or crop, and move your
head side to side. As you move your head to the right, the screen will
darken, to the left, the darkening will disappear.

Somewhere in the middle, the elements in the image will POP OUT at
you, your brain will have been tricked, and you'll discern a 3d effect
to the pic.

It seems to mitigate the bad contrast of the LCD and potentially
crappy light consitions around you.

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Re: Chill Out Surfer #2

[AlexG]

Really excellent shots. Framing is nice and exposure is bang-on.
Usually the highlights on the water are so beyond blown, but in this
case they're perfect!

On 5/26/07, Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Well, found the second surfer. Somehow it looks like a still frame from
> a movie about some kind of superhumans...
>
> Julia's chuckling by my side.
>
> Boris
>
> AlunFoto wrote:
> > http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?album=1&pos=2#nav_pic
> >
> > Got this shot of another surfer just before sunset, the same day.
> >
> > That outing in March is the only high-quality time I've had with the
> > K10D so far. Will be amended come June, though, so there's no more
> > time for frustration...:-)
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Jostein
> >
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Re: PAW 2007 - 24, 24a, 24b - GDG

[AlexG]

triptych
noun [C] SPECIALIZED
a piece of art made of three paintings connected to each other in a
way that allows the two outer ones to fold in towards the larger
central one:
A medieval triptych hung above the altar.

On 5/26/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I went to the Cantor Arts Center at Stanford University, yesterday to
> see the exhibit that I had seen a documentary movie of last week. It
> is an exhibit of Gordon Parks' work, and I must say they are
> stunningly powerful photographs. Well worth it for anyone in the area
> who might have an interest in photography...
> See http://museum.stanford.edu/ for information about the museum,
> show calendar and hours.
>
> Anyway, after I walked the exhibit it put me into the mood of seeing
> photographs. I had a camera with me ... of course ... so I spent some
> time meandering about the museum and grounds. This set forms a
> triptych ...
>
>http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24.htm
>http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24a.htm
>http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/24b.htm
>
> Comments, critique, and all flames appreciated.
>
> enjoy
> Godfrey
>www.gdgphoto.com
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Re: 3d effect, how to see it more easily/quickly

[AlexG]

sure is
http://www.makersmark.com/Home.aspx

my current favorite. snuck a bottle across the border and it rules


On 5/26/07, Digital Image Studio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 27/05/07, AlexG <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > I've noticed something interesting when researching the FA43.. the
> > suble 3d look to some of the pictures can be significantly enhanced
> > when viewing/looking for it
> >
> > If you own polarized sunglasses, and an LCD monitor, out on the
> > glasses, pull up an image at 50% magnification or crop, and move your
> > head side to side. As you move your head to the right, the screen will
> > darken, to the left, the darkening will disappear.
> >
> > Somewhere in the middle, the elements in the image will POP OUT at
> > you, your brain will have been tricked, and you'll discern a 3d effect
> > to the pic.
> >
> > It seems to mitigate the bad contrast of the LCD and potentially
> > crappy light consitions around you.
>
> Is there any drug combination you recommend to enhance the experience? ;-)
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How to make Raw Therapee look non-crappy

[AlexG]

Raw Therapee is a nice RAW converter. It's absolutely free and
destroys Bibble & co. in terms of output quality and usability.

As for the interface it's butt-fugly. Some kind of off-white creamy color. Bleh.

There is a file in the installed folder caled GTKRC, with no
extension. This is a text file that stores the interface settings.
Basically it defiles the colors that are applied to predefined
interface elements.

I adapted a Linux theme called Marble-Look for RT. Here is the final result:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/207/515582267_c2667f81f8_o.jpg

Here is the text, you can just delete the contents of the GTKRC file
and paste this in instead. Save, close, done:

#START
gtk-font-name = "sans 8"

style "clearlooks-default"
{
  GtkButton  ::default_border= { 0, 0, 0, 0 }
  GtkRange   ::trough_border = 0
  GtkPaned   ::handle_size   = 6
  GtkRange   ::slider_width  = 12
  GtkRange   ::stepper_size  = 12
  GtkScrollbar   ::min_slider_length = 30
  GtkCheckButton ::indicator_size= 12
  GtkMenuBar ::internal-padding  = 0
  GtkTreeView::expander_size = 11
  GtkExpander::expander_size = 11

  xthickness = 1
  ythickness = 1


fg[NORMAL]= "#CACAC6"
fg[ACTIVE]= "#CACAC6"
fg[INSENSITIVE]   = "#00"
fg[PRELIGHT]  = "#E2E2E2"
fg[SELECTED]  = "#E2E2E2"

bg[ACTIVE]= "#484949"
bg[NORMAL]= "#5A5C5F"
bg[INSENSITIVE]   = "#505050"
bg[PRELIGHT]  = "#6A6C6F"
bg[SELECTED]  = "#424446"

base[NORMAL]  = "#919499"
base[ACTIVE]  = "#5A5C5F"
base[INSENSITIVE] = "#5A5C5F"
base[PRELIGHT]= "#646668"
base[SELECTED]= "#5A5C5F"

text[NORMAL]  = "#00"
text[ACTIVE]  = "#00"
text[PRELIGHT]= "#00"
text[SELECTED]= "#E0D6AD"
text[INSENSITIVE] = "#77"






  engine "clearlooks"  {
contrast = 1.0
sunkenmenubar = 1   # 0 = disable, 1 = enable
menuitemstyle = 0   # 0 = flat, 1 = 3d-ish (button)
listviewitemstyle = 0   # 0 = flat, 1 = 3d-ish (gradient)
progressbarstyle  = 0   # 0 = candy bar, 1 = flat
  }
}

style "clearlooks-wide" = "clearlooks-default"
{
  xthickness = 1
  ythickness = 1
}

style "clearlooks-notebook" = "clearlooks-wide"
{
  bg[NORMAL] = "#5a5c5f"
}

style "clearlooks-tasklist" = "clearlooks-default"
{
  xthickness = 5
  ythickness = 3
}

style "clearlooks-menu" = "clearlooks-default"
{
  xthickness = 2
  ythickness = 1
  bg[NORMAL] = "#efefef"
}

style "clearlooks-menu-item" = "clearlooks-default"
{
  xthickness = 1
  ythickness = 1
  fg[PRELIGHT] = "#ff"
  text[PRELIGHT] = "#ff"
}

style "clearlooks-menu-itembar" = "clearlooks-default"
{
  xthickness = 1
  ythickness = 1
}

style "clearlooks-tree" = "clearlooks-default"
{
  xthickness = 1
  ythickness = 1
}

style "clearlooks-frame-title" = "clearlooks-default"
{
  fg[NORMAL] = "#404040"
}

style "clearlooks-panel" = "clearlooks-default"
{
  xthickness = 3
  ythickness = 3
}

style "clearlooks-tooltips" = "clearlooks-default"
{
  xthickness = 4
  ythickness = 4
  bg[NORMAL] = { 1.0,1.0,0.75 }
}

style "clearlooks-progressbar" = "clearlooks-default"
{
  xthickness = 1
  ythickness = 0

  fg[PRELIGHT]  = "#ff"
}

style "clearlooks-combo" = "clearlooks-default"
{
  xthickness = 1
  ythickness = 1
}

class "GtkWidget" style "clearlooks-default"
class "GtkButton" style "clearlooks-wide"
class "GtkRange" style "clearlooks-wide"
class "GtkFrame" style "clearlooks-wide"
class "GtkStatusbar" style "clearlooks-wide"
class "GtkMenu" style "clearlooks-menu"
class "GtkMenuItem" style "clearlooks-menu-item"
widget_class "*MenuItem.*" style "clearlooks-menu-item"
class "GtkEntry" style "clearlooks-wide"
widget_class "*.tooltips.*.GtkToggleButton" style "clearlooks-tasklist"
widget_class "*.GtkTreeView.GtkButton" style "clearlooks-tree"
widget_class "*.GtkCTree.GtkButton" style "clearlooks-tree"
widget_class "*.GtkList.GtkButton" style "clearlooks-tree"
widget_class "*.GtkCList.GtkButton" style "clearlooks-tree"
widget_class "*.GtkFrame.GtkLabel" style "clearlooks-frame-title"
widget_class "BasePWidget.GtkEventBox.GtkTable.GtkFrame" style
"clearlooks-panel"
widget "gtk-tooltips" style "clearlooks-tooltips"
class "GtkNotebook" style "clearlooks-notebook"
class "GtkProgressBar" style "clearlooks-progressbar"
widget_class "*.GtkComboBox.GtkButton" style "clearlooks-combo"
widget_class "*.GtkCombo.GtkButton" style "clearlooks-combo"
#END



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Re: About to pull the trigger on the FA43 Limited...... Some thoughts?

[AlexG]

Hi Boris, thanks for taking the time to respond. (same for Godfrey,
Rob and Bob ;) )

I know the equipment doesn't make the man, believe me. I'm not a
better athlete because my bike is nice, I don't lift more because the
bar is nicely chrome-plated... etc

What bothers me about the 40 is that it's so variable. It will give me
a super-nice pic once and again, other times the pics will be slightly
off. Some sligt misfocus (this is with AF, never happens on the 50),
or slightly strange contrast, slightly faded colors. I think it's more
aperture dependent than anything else, it has to be because my
technique doesn't change shot to shot.

In my opinion, the 50 can do no wrong, and it rules for marginal
lighing. But the 43's pics have a perceptibly different quality to
them. I just can't tell if it's Photoshop (there are a gazillion
varibles if so) or the lens itself. I suspect it was much the same in
the film day. An old photography book I have says you could really
change the picture in the darkroom if you knew what you were doing.

The whole two eye open thing, I haven't been able to do it with the
digitals yet, neither with the 40 or the 50. The only camera that has
allowed comfortable two-eye shooting was the Minolta SRT-201. I don't
know what vf magnification it had, but it's a big ol' prism. The lens
was a small 43mm which should be equal to a 28 on a DSLR. I will be
playing with the kit lens in that range for a bit.

The Engineering side of me really likes Rob's answer. There are simply
too many variables to tell. And it satisfies the cheapskate side of me
too

I guess I'll be spending a bit more time with my existing gear before
taking the plunge. It's the smartest thing to do. The 40 was the same
kind of impulse buy this is shaping up to be and so far. meh.

Bob, where have the two of you gone for the honeymoon?

Alex

On 5/26/07, Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> As for keeper's percentage. I am sorry, but I don't buy your argument.
> More expensive and theoretically better lens does not make one better
> photographer, no offense intended here.
>
> I do admit that if I was *forced* to choose just one normal lens, I'd go
> for 43 ltd, but that's my *personal* preference.
>
> Notice also, that you may be able to shoot with your FA 50/1.4 with
> *both* eyes opened, which probably will not be possible with 43 ltd...
> You seem to like optical experiments ;-), so perhaps it is time you
> performed some more.
>
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Re: About to pull the trigger on the FA43 Limited...... Some thoughts?

[AlexG]

Nice tripod action! (exif says 1/15 at wide open!)

I indeed find it strange that I'm the only one who doesn't like the
DA40. Everyone else would never consider parting with it.

Regardless, that's a very nice shot. What kind of post-processing was involved?

On 5/27/07, Fernando <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi Alex,
>
> Sorry to hear you had such a bad experience with the DA40, I'm on the
> opposite side, I love that lens, I didn't think about selling that
> lens even having way too many lenses covering that FL: DA18-55,
> DA16-45, FA24-90, FA35, FA50/1.4 and A50/1.7 (yes, I'm a gearhead but
> at least I'm no longer proud of it...), not only I like the size
> factor (main reason for this lens) but also I like it's rendering
> qualities and I've never experienced any focus problem.
> In the end there is always a subjective factor involved in keeping a
> lens, and that's why it's only you who can decide what works better
> for you, right?
>
> Anyway I would buy that da40 from you if I wouldn't have one already ;-).
>
> The way things are shapping up, I'm pretty sure you'll end up buying
> that 43 and hopefully you'll find the so called 3D effect (comming
> from a guy that has an order for a 31Ltd on Henry's).
>
> This is one of the photos that I like from the DA40, that's my wife
> expressing her feelings about my excitement on the K10D purchase ;-)
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=369460334&context=set-72157594500202302&size=o
>
>
> Cheers
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On 5/27/07, AlexG <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Hi Boris, thanks for taking the time to respond. (same for Godfrey,
> > Rob and Bob ;) )
> >
> > I know the equipment doesn't make the man, believe me. I'm not a
> > better athlete because my bike is nice, I don't lift more because the
> > bar is nicely chrome-plated... etc
> >
> > What bothers me about the 40 is that it's so variable. It will give me
> > a super-nice pic once and again, other times the pics will be slightly
> > off. Some sligt misfocus (this is with AF, never happens on the 50),
> > or slightly strange contrast, slightly faded colors. I think it's more
> > aperture dependent than anything else, it has to be because my
> > technique doesn't change shot to shot.
> >
> > In my opinion, the 50 can do no wrong, and it rules for marginal
> > lighing. But the 43's pics have a perceptibly different quality to
> > them. I just can't tell if it's Photoshop (there are a gazillion
> > varibles if so) or the lens itself. I suspect it was much the same in
> > the film day. An old photography book I have says you could really
> > change the picture in the darkroom if you knew what you were doing.
> >
> > The whole two eye open thing, I haven't been able to do it with the
> > digitals yet, neither with the 40 or the 50. The only camera that has
> > allowed comfortable two-eye shooting was the Minolta SRT-201. I don't
> > know what vf magnification it had, but it's a big ol' prism. The lens
> > was a small 43mm which should be equal to a 28 on a DSLR. I will be
> > playing with the kit lens in that range for a bit.
> >
> > The Engineering side of me really likes Rob's answer. There are simply
> > too many variables to tell. And it satisfies the cheapskate side of me
> > too
> >
> > I guess I'll be spending a bit more time with my existing gear before
> > taking the plunge. It's the smartest thing to do. The 40 was the same
> > kind of impulse buy this is shaping up to be and so far. meh.
> >
> > Bob, where have the two of you gone for the honeymoon?
> >
> > Alex
> >
> > On 5/26/07, Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > >
> > > As for keeper's percentage. I am sorry, but I don't buy your argument.
> > > More expensive and theoretically better lens does not make one better
> > > photographer, no offense intended here.
> > >
> > > I do admit that if I was *forced* to choose just one normal lens, I'd go
> > > for 43 ltd, but that's my *personal* preference.
> > >
> > > Notice also, that you may be able to shoot with your FA 50/1.4 with
> > > *both* eyes opened, which probably will not be possible with 43 ltd...
> > > You seem to like optical experiments ;-), so perhaps it is time you
> > > performed some more.
> > >
> > > Boris
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Re: OT: Help! Need Myths

[AlexG]

Really not. They're still very much en vogue, and often accurate (like
most jokes that aren't PC these days) ;)

One time, me and some of my brothers were going down to CT for the
weekend. One of us brought his girlfriend along. This was a heinous
act punishable by a severe beating (chapter trip to another chapter,
and someone is bringing his ball & chain? Inexcusable! But what could
we say at the last minute?) Since he was driving, he expected his
girlie to ride shotgun. Well she did.

>From montreal, all you need to do is catch I-89 southbound, then
switch to i-91 when you meet it, and that's basically it. We had
printed directions from 2 websites, written directions from the CT
chapter, and a big ole map.Since the gal got to ride shotgun, she got
to navigate for us.

Well, come 1am, we're lost. Turns out the gal decided she wanted to
see Brooklyn, and for ~100 miles, never noticed we were going in the
opposite direction.

We told both of them off and managed to find our way back using only
the map, with another set of driver/navigator.

Despite her massive screwup that cost us 4 hours and a tank of gas,
she still had her high & mighty 'tude all weekend and made life
miserable for the lot of us, whining about how our jokes were too
dirty, how we were drinking too much, how we didn't cook our steaks
enough, how we spent too much time swimming and never took her to see
the sights, how she didn't like the music we played, etc etc etc. This
is a failure by the boyfriend to dictate acceptable behavior. But
then, he only acts tough.

We should have kicked her out of the van in brooklyn as a decoy and
gunned it out. We were being eyed (very bad part of town, it seemed)
and we needed to get out of there FAST, but we had to find a way to
un-f*** ourselves after the number she did.

And we never needed to ask for directions. We got ourselves out of it :)

Long story short, she is now persona non grata at any and every event,
depite the two of em being engaged.

And that's the way I like it.

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> Okay, sexist jokes like this went out 15-20  years ago.

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Re: About to pull the trigger on the FA43 Limited...... Some thoughts?

[AlexG]

That's a rare find these days.

A woman who can't cook isn't really a woman at all.

On 5/28/07, Fernando <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Thanks, she's a great cook too, I'm a lucky guy ;-)
>
> On 5/27/07, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > HAR! Great shot. Pretty lady too, btw:-).
> > Paul
> > On May 27, 2007, at 12:29 PM, Fernando wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Alex,
> > >
> > > Sorry to hear you had such a bad experience with the DA40, I'm on the
> > > opposite side, I love that lens, I didn't think about selling that
> > > lens even having way too many lenses covering that FL: DA18-55,
> > > DA16-45, FA24-90, FA35, FA50/1.4 and A50/1.7 (yes, I'm a gearhead but
> > > at least I'm no longer proud of it...), not only I like the size
> > > factor (main reason for this lens) but also I like it's rendering
> > > qualities and I've never experienced any focus problem.
> > > In the end there is always a subjective factor involved in keeping a
> > > lens, and that's why it's only you who can decide what works better
> > > for you, right?
> > >
> > > Anyway I would buy that da40 from you if I wouldn't have one
> > > already ;-).
> > >
> > > The way things are shapping up, I'm pretty sure you'll end up buying
> > > that 43 and hopefully you'll find the so called 3D effect (comming
> > > from a guy that has an order for a 31Ltd on Henry's).
> > >
> > > This is one of the photos that I like from the DA40, that's my wife
> > > expressing her feelings about my excitement on the K10D purchase ;-)
> > >
> > > http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?
> > > id=369460334&context=set-72157594500202302&size=o
> > >
> > >
> > > Cheers
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > On 5/27/07, AlexG <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > >> Hi Boris, thanks for taking the time to respond. (same for Godfrey,
> > >> Rob and Bob ;) )
> > >>
> > >> I know the equipment doesn't make the man, believe me. I'm not a
> > >> better athlete because my bike is nice, I don't lift more because the
> > >> bar is nicely chrome-plated... etc
> > >>
> > >> What bothers me about the 40 is that it's so variable. It will
> > >> give me
> > >> a super-nice pic once and again, other times the pics will be
> > >> slightly
> > >> off. Some sligt misfocus (this is with AF, never happens on the 50),
> > >> or slightly strange contrast, slightly faded colors. I think it's
> > >> more
> > >> aperture dependent than anything else, it has to be because my
> > >> technique doesn't change shot to shot.
> > >>
> > >> In my opinion, the 50 can do no wrong, and it rules for marginal
> > >> lighing. But the 43's pics have a perceptibly different quality to
> > >> them. I just can't tell if it's Photoshop (there are a gazillion
> > >> varibles if so) or the lens itself. I suspect it was much the same in
> > >> the film day. An old photography book I have says you could really
> > >> change the picture in the darkroom if you knew what you were doing.
> > >>
> > >> The whole two eye open thing, I haven't been able to do it with the
> > >> digitals yet, neither with the 40 or the 50. The only camera that has
> > >> allowed comfortable two-eye shooting was the Minolta SRT-201. I don't
> > >> know what vf magnification it had, but it's a big ol' prism. The lens
> > >> was a small 43mm which should be equal to a 28 on a DSLR. I will be
> > >> playing with the kit lens in that range for a bit.
> > >>
> > >> The Engineering side of me really likes Rob's answer. There are
> > >> simply
> > >> too many variables to tell. And it satisfies the cheapskate side
> > >> of me
> > >> too
> > >>
> > >> I guess I'll be spending a bit more time with my existing gear before
> > >> taking the plunge. It's the smartest thing to do. The 40 was the same
> > >> kind of impulse buy this is shaping up to be and so far. meh.
> > >>
> > >> Bob, where have the two of you gone for the honeymoon?
> > >>
> > >

Re: Editorial: Pentax missed the boat?

[AlexG]

"MR-52" digital SLR camera (2000)
An unnamed digital SLR camera, introduced Sep. 13th 2000, and then
displayed at Photokina 20 25 Sep. 2000. Its project designation is
MR-52.
6-megapixels CCD sensor by Philips and full image format (24x36mm) are
the new breakthroughs in digital photography. Other specifications
like the "sister" film camera above. Also see the  Photokina report.

They didn't miss the boat

Philips screwed them with the ccd.

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> >>
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> >>
> >> On 5/28/07, Bob Shell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >>
> >>> On May 27, 2007, at 8:34 PM, Digital Image Studio wrote:
> >>>
> >>>
>  SLR pioneer missed jump to digital
> 
>  By REIJI YOSHIDA
>  Staff writer
> 
>  http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nb20070526a2.html
> 
> >>> The writer is completely confused about instant return mirror and SLR
> >>> viewing.  I guess the USA is not the only country with incredibly low
> >>> standards for reporters.
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Re: Pentax Street photo exhibition

[AlexG]

What and where is Pentax Street? Seems kinda neat.

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>
> Here are those pictures on show at Pentax Day:
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> www.aohc.it/pentaxday/pday12/IMGP3228r.jpg
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Re: Playing with PhotoShop

[AlexG]

pfft, hary potter

This is the train from Back to the Future III

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Re: OT: Help! Need Myths

[AlexG]

Fine by me.

On 5/28/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> In a message dated 5/28/2007 7:52:23 A.M.  Pacific Daylight Time,
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> Long story short, she is  now persona non grata at any and every event,
> depite the two of em being  engaged.
>
> And that's the way I like it.
>
> 
> I am not  overly fond of you, though.
>
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Re: PESO - glassblowers

[AlexG]

What a great shot. I love the looks on their faces.

On 5/27/07, AlunFoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> The concentration and cooperation between these two fascinated me. It
> was a very cluttered place and difficult to get a clean shot. This was
> the best one I got. Please tell me what you think.
>
> http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?pos=-12
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> P.J. Alling: I hope I've worked out how to provide persistent links now...:-)
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Re: Editorial: Pentax missed the boat?

[AlexG]

True,. Can't help but wonder what the slr world would be like it it
actually made production

On 5/28/07, Digital Image Studio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 29/05/07, AlexG <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > They didn't miss the boat
> >
> > Philips screwed them with the ccd.
>
> Eggs, basket?
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Re: Editorial: Pentax missed the boat?

[AlexG]

It is said the CCD had low yields and bad reliability, I think Philis
eventually discontinued it. They also say the camera was built
specifically around that CCD and would have required a lot of
reworking to use another.

No one really knows though.

>From wiki:

"In October 2003, Pentax canceled the camera, stating "The cost of
manufacturing the prototype SLR 6-megapixel digital camera meant it
was not a viable product for our target market."[1]

The MZ-D was to use the same 6 megapixel (3072×2048) full 135 film
frame sized (24×36 mm) CCD (model FTF3020-C) from Philips that was
used by the Contax N Digital. The lack of success of that camera and
the image quality problems it displayed suggest to some that Pentax
may have had other reasons than cost to cancel the MZ-D project."

On 5/28/07, Wilko Bulte <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Mon, May 28, 2007 at 11:10:53AM -0400, AlexG wrote..
> > "MR-52" digital SLR camera (2000)
> > An unnamed digital SLR camera, introduced Sep. 13th 2000, and then
> > displayed at Photokina 20 25 Sep. 2000. Its project designation is
> > MR-52.
> > 6-megapixels CCD sensor by Philips and full image format (24x36mm) are
> > the new breakthroughs in digital photography. Other specifications
> > like the "sister" film camera above. Also see the  Photokina report.
> >
> > They didn't miss the boat
> >
> > Philips screwed them with the ccd.
>
> Like how?
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Re: About to pull the trigger on the FA43 Limited...... Some thoughts?

[AlexG]

What can I say, I have a real 1950s mindset when it comes to gender issues :)


Boris, it seems this will be the path I choose.

Meantime, I will try to sell the 40, as it is not making me happy.


On 5/28/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On May 28, 2007, at 7:55 AM, AlexG wrote:
>
> > That's a rare find these days.
> > A woman who can't cook isn't really a woman at all.
>
> Ouch! Now that's a sexist comment if ever I heard one.
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Re: About to pull the trigger on the FA43 Limited...... Some thoughts?

[AlexG]

mac & cheese for me

it's a canuck thing

On 5/28/07, Fernando <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I can make hot dogs...
>
> On 5/28/07, Bob W <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > A man who can't cook is no kind of man either.
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> > > -Original Message-
> > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
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> > > Sent: 28 May 2007 19:50
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> > > Subject: Re: About to pull the trigger on the FA43
> > > Limited.. Some thoughts?
> > >
> > > On May 28, 2007, at 7:55 AM, AlexG wrote:
> > >
> > > > That's a rare find these days.
> > > > A woman who can't cook isn't really a woman at all.
> > >
> > > Ouch! Now that's a sexist comment if ever I heard one.
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Re: Playing with PhotoShop

[AlexG]

Wow, just noticed you posted a starting point. Very impressive. The
original looks pure black on my monitor.

On 5/28/07, Paul Sorenson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Thanks, Peter, for the kind comments.  I haven't found anything on KR's
> site particularly useful.  But...we all glean information in different
> ways so whatever works is good.
>
> -p
>
> Peter Fairweather wrote:
> > Excellent picture Paul to inspire those of us with lesser skills.
> >
> > For Photoshop, beginners might find Ken Rockwell's tips useful. I certainly 
> > did.
> >
> > This is neither a jest nor an attempt to become the first person to be
> > barred from the list!!
> >
> > Peter
> >
> > On 28/05/07, Bob Sullivan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >> Paul,
> >> Nice recovery of the piping and brake compressor (?) on the dark side
> >> of the engine.
> >> Regards,  Bob S.
> >>
> >> On 5/28/07, Paul Sorenson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >>> Marnie -
> >>>
> >>> Thanks for the comment.  It's the real thing - go back to the original
> >>> URL and scroll down - after you asked, I added the original pix so you
> >>> could see my starting point.  The final version was a .psd w/five layers.
> >>>
> >>> -p
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> >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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Re: PESO - Mr. Robb at Grimes Creek

[AlexG]

I wish I knew someone around here to go take pictures with.

On 5/28/07, Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> >On 5/28/07, Tom C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >> http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6021612
> >>
> >> About ten miles from home on our little photo expedition.
> >
> >Next time, try to do a better job of centering your subject.  Other
> >than that, good job...
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Re: About to pull the trigger on the FA43 Limited...... Some thoughts?

[AlexG]

LOL

While I'm studying I'm doing the Cutomer Service game. I've heard it
all. And I'm a Greek boy. Anything a woman can throw at me I've had
12.253 times worse, x3,because I grew up living with my ma, my sister,
and my grandma. Lengendary ballbreaking on an unprecedented scale,
these Mediterranean women.

I'd love to have a conversation with a frothing at the mouth feminazi.
It's the extremists who are the most honest in their manifestations of
their opinion because never bound by political correctness and never
sugarcoat what they say.

>"I simply killfiled him"
The easy but undignified way out. Why try to defend a position that is
untenable when you can take your ball and go home? But then, I don't
do the forum drama thing anymore either so i'd have probably done the
same.


Paul have you ever posted those Drag pics online? I'd really like to
see them. I love old iron.

On 5/28/07, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Ditto. Alex is lucky we don't have more ladies here. He would get
> more than an earful.
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> On May 28, 2007, at 3:03 PM, AlexG wrote:
>
> > What can I say, I have a real 1950s mindset when it comes to gender
> > issues :)
> >
> >
> > Boris, it seems this will be the path I choose.
> >
> > Meantime, I will try to sell the 40, as it is not making me happy.
> >
> >
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> >> On May 28, 2007, at 7:55 AM, AlexG wrote:
> >>
> >>> That's a rare find these days.
> >>> A woman who can't cook isn't really a woman at all.
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Re: PESO - Mr. Robb at Grimes Creek

[AlexG]

Montreal area

On 5/28/07, Rick Womer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Where are you?
>
> --- AlexG <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> > I wish I knew someone around here to go take
> > pictures with.
> >
> > On 5/28/07, Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > wrote:
> > > frank theriault wrote:
> > >
> > > >On 5/28/07, Tom C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > >>
> > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6021612
> > > >>
> > > >> About ten miles from home on our little photo
> > expedition.
> > > >
> > > >Next time, try to do a better job of centering
> > your subject.  Other
> > > >than that, good job...
> > >
> > > Or in this case, leaving the subject out
> > altogether!
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Re: Editorial: Pentax missed the boat?

[AlexG]

How long did it take? USMC standard is 18 minutes. I can do it in 25,
wiuth difficulty, so I still suck.

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On 5/28/07, Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I ran three miles today. Still fat, but I ran three miles:-). Three
> more tomorrow and every day thereafter.
> Paul
> On May 28, 2007, at 4:37 PM, Mark Roberts wrote:
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> >
> > I did a hard 54 mile bike today. Missed a couple of days of running
> > (taking it easy for the holiday weekend!) but I'll be back to my
> > regular 45-50 miles a week after GFM. Erm, after I *recover^ from GFM,
> > that is!
> >
> > At least I won't have Frank to ride me into the ground on a long North
> > Carolina bike ride this Thursday like he did last year. :)
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Re: Unsubing for a while

[AlexG]

nice. What's the destination?

On 5/29/07, frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 5/29/07, Fernando <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > I'm going to have to do some real work because I'm going on vacation
> > in a week so I'll be back in 3 weeks.
> >
> > Cheers
>
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> Where ya going?
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Re: Editorial: Pentax missed the boat?

[AlexG]

clearly your bearings failed because you din't use race-lite
antimatter grease and magnesium BBs. they make ALL the difference

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Re: Unsubing for a while

[AlexG]

whene and which part?

On 5/29/07, Fernando <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 
> Greece
>  ;-)
>
>
> On 5/29/07, frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > On 5/29/07, Fernando <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > > I'm going to have to do some real work because I'm going on vacation
> > > in a week so I'll be back in 3 weeks.
> > >
> > > Cheers
> >
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> >
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Re: Editorial: Pentax missed the boat?

[AlexG]

chucksbikes.com,
nashbar.com
probikekit.com

the answer to expensive bikes.

I pieced together my habanero and saved ridiculous money.

On 5/29/07, Scott Loveless <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Mark Roberts wrote:
> > Scott Loveless wrote:
> >
> >
> >> Mark Roberts wrote:
> >>
> >>> frank theriault wrote:
> >>>
> >>>
>  You had the lungs - I had the (cycling) legs,
> 
> >>> Let me hasten to point out, I also had bad wheel bearings in my front
> >>> wheel: Didn't notice until I got back to the 'burgh.
> >>> Oddly enough, after getting back from today's ride I noticed that the
> >>> bearings in the back wheel are now crunching and grinding :(
> >>>
> >>>
> >> Carpenter.  Hammer.  Blame.  
> >>
> >
> > You don't hang around cyclists much, do you? It's *always* the
> > equipment that's to blame! :) I've just been down at the bike shop
> > looking at carbon fiber frames, lightweight wheels, etc. etc.
> >
> > Makes me realize how wonderfully inexpensive photography is!
> >
> >
> >
> Oh, yeah.  I've been pricing bikes lately.  Holy cow, some of them are
> pricey.  ("I can get one with a motor on it for that price.  And I
> wouldn't even have to pedal the damn thing!")  Fortunately, my interests
> lean towards touring and fixed gear bikes (but not at the same time).
> And no, I don't hang with cyclists at all.  If they saw my 30 year old,
> too small road frame they probably wouldn't wanna hang with me even if I
> could keep up.
>
> BTW, depending on my cycle livery at the time I may join you on next
> year's "ride into the ground".  If you don't mind.  That way you can
> both feel good about yourselves.
>
> Just to keep this on topic, can anyone recommend a decent handlebar bag
> to carry my obsolete Pentax camera?
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Re: About to pull the trigger on the FA43 Limited...... Some thoughts?

[AlexG]

You accuse me of being a racist, wife beating rapist. Then you argue
for the intellectual value of the feminist movement and the virtue of
an open mind. You then decide to follow up with an assumption of me of
having a "tiny winy" hog and difficulty getting it into the game, and,
and make this a root cause of some fear of women.

It pleases me to see that, upon having nothing to say (see previous
post) you fell back on raw, unfiltered emotion, allowed it to feed
upon itself, and released a volley of nonsensical, groundless
accusations, which, with slight differences in subject matter remind
one of schoolyard name calling. I never posted anything remotely
inappropriate. A couple of joking comments were enough to expose your
significant insecurities & trust issues. You identified with the
subservient role that was implied and, hating yourself for it
attempted to gain the moral high ground, using, in order, the race,
faith, nationality, and sexual orientation cards. These are parallels
used by weak minds because of the nearly universal  sympathy they
garner. In so doing YOU are the racist, nazi homophobe. By using them
for your own purposes, you legitimize the hatred of each group, and
you condone the SEGREGATION of each into a distinct group in the first
place, as opposed to just other human beings.

Allow me to expound upon the true nature of gender relations. Consider
yourself lucky because this is akin to Cliffnotes that never made it
to print.

Feminists are feminists because they loathe the subservient role they
are expected to play in society. A fact they are aware of but
consciously ignore is that in the end, might wins out over ideals.

-The average man can *destroy* the average woman with relatively
little effort because of physiological differences (musculature + bone
density).
-The average man has thought processes that tend to logic/reason vs emotion.
-Biologically, the man must WANT to mate. The woman can be forced to mate.

Or, to bring it down to your level of understanding, man is the
f*ckER. Woman is the f*ckEE

I mention these points because you yourself alluded to them.***

A woman knows these facts on a subconscious (and occasionally
conscious level) and can counteract them with one tool: emotion.
Emotion is a state of mind every human experiences but which males
suppress or ignore. It makes us uncomfortable because it is at odds
with our logical thoughts. (example, wanting a Limited lens when you
intellectually know the differences in image quality will be minor at
best)

Women have used their emotional acuity to manipulate men since time
immemorial. This is not always done consciously or maliciously, but it
can take these forms.  It is how women  make a place for themselves in
the world. Playing on insecurities, manipulating attraction,
encouraging dissent, etc.

This is not to say that there are no women who can stand on physical
merits or mental prowess, and this is not to imply that emotionalism
constitutes arrested mental development. However, I have met many
brilliant women who have experienced abusive relationships simply
because they are conscious of the above facts and are susceptible to
manipulation because of them. I have also met women who are incapable
of making the simplest logical decisions but can spot every last
nuance in a social setting.

Militant feminists demand that both men and women be given the same
social rights. This is hypocrisy at its most odious because the same
social right would mean it's OK to hit women. It would mean that it's
OK to deny women maternity leave.  Feminists believe in equal rights,
whenever it's convenient.

On the subject of wife beating, any man secure in his sense of self
wants to be the dominant player in the relationship. The intelligent
man will be able to outmaneuver the woman and get her in a mental
state in which she couldn't IMAGINE going against his will, would do
anything for her man (hence, dominance) despite the man being an
emotional neophyte in comparison. The unintelligent man will dominate
in any possible way, and this is usually violence.

As an aside, I would like to state that I would never hit a woman,
even one as heinous or as oblivious to common decency as you.

Since you have brought us into the business of judging others with no
real basis, I will partake. You have been ravaged by stupidity and
years of superficial, meaningless thought. I can only hope you never
succeeded in tricking a man into impregnating you, for the damage to
his bloodline would be catastrophic. You offer precisely nothing, and
it disgusts me that I've taken the time to respond to you.

Which leads me to my next point.

To the Gents on this list:

I take it that the complete non-reaction to Eactivist's post means either
a) This is normal behavior for her, and is to be ignored
b) You agree with her accusations of my being an utter scumbag
c) You've seen enough drama and bullshit, often involving Aperture
Simulators to not care enough

Re: Flickr Photo Download: hairy yellow bloom

[AlexG]

Great color, composition, dof... and PERFECT exposure.

On 5/29/07, AlunFoto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Nice composition and good choice of DOF. The OOF background is a
> little distracting in my eyes.
>
> Jostein
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Re: Editorial: Pentax missed the boat?

[AlexG]

too bad the rims/spokes they're mounted on aren't.

Fit is maybe the most important factor in a bike purchase and the
hardest to get right. People pay big bucks to sit on a trainer while
the computer takes measurements. Maybe it's worth doing, just once. I
used some old charts I found and got a frame/stem combo that works,
but now I find my handlebars too wide, and the saddle stinks.

You can't win :)

On 5/29/07, frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On 5/29/07, AlexG <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > clearly your bearings failed because you din't use race-lite
> > antimatter grease and magnesium BBs. they make ALL the difference
> >
>
> Phil King hubs.
>
> Guaranteed for life.
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Re: How to make Raw Therapee look non-crappy

[AlexG]

I should mention that those interface elements are hex-code colors.

You can take ANY GTK color theme and just paste it into this section
of the GTKRC file!

On 5/27/07, Peter McIntosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi Alex,
>
> Nice work.  Much better.  Many thanks!
>
> Ciao,
>
> Peter in western Sydney
>
> AlexG wrote:
> > Raw Therapee is a nice RAW converter. It's absolutely free and
> > destroys Bibble & co. in terms of output quality and usability.
> >
> > As for the interface it's butt-fugly. Some kind of off-white creamy color. 
> > Bleh.
> >
> > There is a file in the installed folder caled GTKRC, with no
> > extension. This is a text file that stores the interface settings.
> > Basically it defiles the colors that are applied to predefined
> > interface elements.
> >
> > I adapted a Linux theme called Marble-Look for RT. Here is the final result:
> >
> > http://farm1.static.flickr.com/207/515582267_c2667f81f8_o.jpg
> >
> > Here is the text, you can just delete the contents of the GTKRC file
> > and paste this in instead. Save, close, done:
> >
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Peso: Night Driver (FA50)

[AlexG]

Hey,

Snapped a pic a week or so ago. Was out with my buddy and his girl. I
thought the conditions were bad, so i preset the iso to 800. Probably
overkill given the shutter speed. What a great lens. With SR I could
have gotten away with iso200, but I'm still happy with the (slightly
noisy) results.

Shot in JPEG with default settings, AWB

Comments and criticisms welcome

http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=540505492&size=o

and another from the same series

http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=535544003&size=o

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