Amazon Gold Box Deal of the Day
Hello All, I got an interesting email today...the K2000 kit was the Amazon Gold Box Deal of the Day. It is/was (gold box items are at that price until sold out) $399. I got notified because I have an amazon wish list with a lot of Pentax gear on it. Allison -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Silly question (enablement)
Message: 9 Date: Fri, 6 Mar 2009 22:42:43 +0100 From: Thibouille Subject: Re: Silly question (enablement) To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 As for 70-200/2.8, basicaly the choice is between Sigma (and potential problems including compatibility ones) but HSM (only!!) and Tamron (no compatibility problems) but old screw AF. Both seem quite nice lenses. I have the Tamron, and I really love it. It is very sturdy and good IQ, but be warned, it is heavy. Allison -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PDML Digest, Vol 35, Issue 94
Message: 2 Date: Fri, 6 Mar 2009 09:03:24 -0800 From: Bruce Dayton Subject: Re: Damage Waiver for Lens Rental? To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Message-ID: <1615985421.20090306090...@daytonphoto.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-15 I didn't see the information that a specific request was made until after my post. So for that, I can see the need. From a practical perspective, I stand by what I said. -- Best regards, Bruce Don't worry everyone...I have more lenses than the two that I am renting. I have my reasons for wanting those two lenses. I am actually trying out the 50-135 for purchase. I have the Tamron 28-70 2.8, so I was going to get the 70-200 2.8, but everyone raves about the 50-135. I figure I need to try it. Keep in mind that my other photography job is taking pictures at high school hockey games, so the range to 200 is really nice, but then again so is weather sealing. Besides the client wanting the fisheye shot, I also really like that special effect lens, and I would like to own it one day. I like the different lenses...such as my lensbaby ;o) Allison -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Damage Waiver for Lens Rental?
Message: 3 Date: Fri, 6 Mar 2009 01:53:47 + (UTC) From: pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: Re: Damage Waiver for Lens Rental? To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Message-ID: <1929979727.360581236304427818.javamail.r...@sz0125a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 I have never rented a lens, so I can't answer your question, but why would you want a fisheye to shoot a wedding? Perhaps it might be okay for a few effects photos, like a church exterior or something on that order. But you definitely don't want to use it as your main wide. Can you rent a 16-50 or if you already have a medium wide to normal, maybe a 12-24? I bring my 12-24 when shooting a wedding but rarely use anything wider than the 16=50 Paul It is just for the effects photos. I have actually met with a few couples before who wondered why I didn't have anything in my portfolio with a fisheye at the back of the church during the ceremony. They do also have the 12-24 or the Sigma 10-20 available, but my friend/2nd shooter has that range covered with her D700. Since the couple has a beautiful location for the ceremony and reception, and because they are an attractive couple, I really want to use this wedding to expand my portfolio. The lensbaby is going along too... Allison -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Damage Waiver for Lens Rental?
Hello Everyone, So I am shooting a wedding on March 21, and I am going to need to rent two lenses: the 10-17 fisheye and the 50-135. I am going to rent from cameralensrentals.com, but I am not sure on the damage waiver. Has anyone used them before? And if so, did you get the damage waiver? Thanks! Allison PS - for everyone who gave advice on if I should buy the fishy or the 50 1.4, I got the 50 1.4...and I think it is the best lens I own. It doesn't ever leave the camera for very long! Thanks!! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso: Warning - cat photo
Message: 5 Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:45:51 -0500 From: ann sanfedele Subject: Peso: Warning - cat photo To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Message-ID: <499dfd3f.5070...@nyc.rr.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed I've been dragging my heels about putting more tile bags up on my site to sell to Scrabble players... but I needed to get another one listed and photo some other stuff to sell on ebay... Ashley decided she would "help" - I just kept clicking with the camera on the tripod and decided I wanted to share this one. http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/3346047_32TRa/1/476918419_8SjU4/Medium I'm sure the Scrabble list will be writing captions for it . ann Don't you just love how cats "help" with everything? Has she ever put her head in and gotten it stuck? Allison -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Assignment Help - HS Wrestling
Sorry about the subject everyone...one of these times I will get my head screwed on properly and remember to change the subject before I hit send. Allison Message: 9 Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:23:39 -0500 From: Allison Trueman Subject: Re: PDML Digest, Vol 34, Issue 114 To: pdml@pdml.net Message-ID: <46d77550-8bcd-4012-af34-cb39a32b9...@mac.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed; delsp=yes You are going to love the 50 1.4 for this event, especially because you have some flexibility of where you stand during the matches. I currently cover jv and varsity hockey (my husband is the coach), and I used to be the yearbook advisor and was responsible for taking a lot of high school sports. You will not want to use flash for this, even if you are permitted. That is where the new lens is really going to help you out... Take the 28-80, just in case you can't get as close as you would like. Also, take plenty of media...when you are there you don't want to worry about running out of room. Finally, just relax and have fun. Shooting events like senior night are really exciting and a lot of fun! Allison -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PDML Digest, Vol 34, Issue 114
You are going to love the 50 1.4 for this event, especially because you have some flexibility of where you stand during the matches. I currently cover jv and varsity hockey (my husband is the coach), and I used to be the yearbook advisor and was responsible for taking a lot of high school sports. You will not want to use flash for this, even if you are permitted. That is where the new lens is really going to help you out... Take the 28-80, just in case you can't get as close as you would like. Also, take plenty of media...when you are there you don't want to worry about running out of room. Finally, just relax and have fun. Shooting events like senior night are really exciting and a lot of fun! Allison Message: 5 Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:24:16 -0500 From: Ed Keeney Subject: Assignment Help - HS Wrestling To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Message-ID: <96437a8a0902101824g52d387a3s75fc16a9c900...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 A lurker coming out... Let me preface with I'm an advanced amateur, but an amateur non-the- less. I've been asked to take photo's this Friday for a high school wrestling match. The coach is my brother-in-law. He's having Senior Night as well as Alumni Night (asking for pictures of both) as well as some shots of the match's themselves. I'll be on the mat during the matches. I've been kicking around what I need for this. My current equipment... Pentax K100D Pentax SMC-DA 18-55 3.5-4.6 Pentax SMC-FA 28-80 3.5-4.6 Pentax SMC-FA 70-200 4-5.6 Pentax SMC-FA 100-300 4.5-5.6 Vivitar 285HV Zoom Thyristor with vari-power I'm expecting that the lighting in the gym will be poor, especially during the matches. I've asked about using the flash and he's checking to see if it will be allowed or not (sometimes it is, sometimes it isn't). Since the most I'll be is about 30-40 feet from the action, the long zoom is out. I think the FA28-80 lens is pretty much the same as the DA18-55 (the 28-80 was a kit lens for my old PZ-20). I could use this with the flash to get close and well lit shots (if I can remember how to use it - flash pictures have been the bane of my photo experience). I'm a little afraid of too much flash and harsh shadows. The 70-200 could fit the long range shots, but I'm afraid of losing too many close in shots. In my quest to get more light, I've purchased today a Pentax Normal SMCP-FA 50mm f/1.4 Autofocus Lens from B&H and should have it by Friday. This really was one of the few, if only, prime in my price range. My questions... Did I do right by getting the new lens? (at least in the terms I need it for, not in overall "yes, it's a great lens"). Has anyone shot this type of event? Any suggestions or comments? -- Thanks! Ed -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: shooting cats
Message: 2 Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 12:24:29 +0900 From: David Savage Subject: Re: PESO: shooting cats To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Message-ID: <18a9e9330901311924q1ae8b7d4l59fac3e4330ce...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 2009/2/1 Larry Colen : # # ann the senior citizen At 48, it's so nice to be in a group where I'm the youngster again. 31 :-) DS 30... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso Birds, Boo and Snow
I have heard that too about the kneading...but mine after kneading will start grooming me (seriously, she tries to lick my hair) and then she bites the hell out of my scalp. And of course, she always decides to do this around 3am. she also brought me a dead chameleon in bed once, it was actually my Christmas present. Bad Cat. Message: 8 Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:22:36 -0500 From: Doug Franklin Subject: Re: Peso Birds, Boo and Snow To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Message-ID: <49823a3c.7030...@mindspring.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Joseph McAllister wrote: I wonder what my cat is thinking when she sits on my chect with her paws on my shoulder and purrs while I stroke her back? The fact that she starts kneading my hair and drooling into it have anything to do with thoughts of taking a spine severing bite out of my neck some day? :-) More likely she's trying to figure out where she might find a nipple that actually gives milk! :-) I read somewhere that the pawing motion is called "mewling" and mimics the behaviors kittens use when nursing. It's supposed to be part of their dichotomous view of us as both "alpha/mother" and "youngster in need of training". -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso Birds, Boo and Snow
I really like that the cat is watching the birds. Mine chirps at them, which is just funny. Allison Message: 3 Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:44:01 -0500 From: David J Brooks Subject: Peso Birds, Boo and Snow To: Pentax Discuss , Barbara Brooks , Harry Bolton , Yvette Huber , Sarah Bedford-James Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Like Frank has mentioned, we are getting a day of snow here. City seems to be getting less than us, but I blame that on their mayor.:-) Any way, put the Sigma 300 F4 APO on the K10D (sr on)and shot these at lunch time. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8548431 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8548437 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8548440 We normally have 8-10 feeders out in the back during summer, but move 3-4 out front in the winter, and store the rest. Have to have the cat look forward to something.:-) The garlic pot is just that, a pot with garlic. I have a dozen or so in the garden, but had a few bulbs left over and put them in a few of those maple syrup buckets is have, as a just in case. These are around 24" high. Comments welcome. Dave -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Test and Fisheye
So thanks for the help with the email/posting thing. The weird thing
is that the first posts I sent were by clicking on the link at the
beginning of the digests, but none of them went through...but when I
hit reply it works...go figure. I am going to try customizing the
toolbar, just to make it easier.
As for as choosing a lens...well, now I just want both if course ;o) I
did see that the 55 1.4 is up on adorama for pre-order, so fear of not
being able to get the 50 may drive me to buy that lens first.
Hopefully, another used fishy will appear in a few months once my
photo funds are replenished. I'll keep checking places like KEH and
the pentax forums. I have just been wishing for the fisheye for 2
years now, but hey, the best things come to those who wait...
Allison
Message: 5
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:17:02 -0500
From: Jim King
Subject: Re: Test and Fisheye
To: pdml@pdml.net
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Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote on Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:43:02 -0800
(snip)
You don't need to select all. Command-Shift-T changes the editing
window's operating mode such that anything sent will be sent as a
plain text message.
It's a toggle, btw: it cycles an editing window's mode back and
forth between Rich Text and Plain Text modes. A simple thing to do
if you use both kinds of mail messages is to use the "View-
Customize Toolbar..." command and drag the {Rich Text | Plain Text}
toggle button to the editing window's toolbar. That way you can see
at a glance whether a message you are editing is Rich or Plain Text.
Thanks for the tip, Godfrey! I wasn't aware that I could modify the
Editing Window toolbar as well as the Viewer Window toolbar.
Yet another reason to read those OT posts here at PDML...
Regards, Jim
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Test and Fisheye
Hello all, So, the first past of this is a test, because I have send 4 messages to pdml@pdml.net in the past 2 days and not a single one seems to get through. I am on a mac using mail, so I don't know if that means I need to do something special, but this is my last try to get messages through. I was wondering what a good price for a used 10-17 fisheye would be. I am looking at one for $320 (plus $15 shipping), which is much better than the $389 listed on amazon, but the amazon lens is new. I have never purchased a used lens before because my older lenses came from my dad. I also would like some opinion on whether I should buy the fisheye now or if I should wait and buy a 50 1.4 new instead. Decisions, decisionsI may have a wedding in March (a friend, minimal pay but enough to cover one or the other), so that is why I am looking at new glass. Allison -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PDML Digest, Vol 32, Issue 330
I just upgraded my *ist DL to the K20, and I recommend the Magic Lantern Guide for it. It does go over your ISO/Shutter/Aperture questions, but it also has a little pop out guide that you can stick in your camera bag. Plus, the guide is written specifically for using the K20, so it has pictures and covers all of the features the camera has. Allison Message: 11 Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 17:53:13 GMT From: "tonym" Subject: Re: K200D questions To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Message-ID: <200812311253372.sm05...@[208.76.35.239]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 -Original Message- From: Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com Sent 12/31/2008 11:23:50 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: K200D questions Tony, Welcome. Find a good digital editing program. I'm using Photoshop Elements 5.0, but thinking about Lightroom. Done. Got PS + Lightroom v2 Shoot in RAW (DNG or PEP files) and learn to adjust/edit/modify your photos. Been doing that since day one. Starting to learn the editing Buy a bigger harddrive or an external one for photos. :-) Definitely done - got a Gateway P-6860FX laptop in the summer, has a 320GB + 500GB internal drives Now you need a fast fixed focus lens. - yeah, yeah, figured that out rather quickly. What I need, is to find a web site / document / book that can get me off the ground, with explaining what ISO/shutter/aperture/exposure/etc.. are, how how they relate to each other, and affect each other, and the picture I come from the digital P&S world, and before that, when I actually DID use film, it was a 110 camera :) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Any one get any photo stuff from under the tree
I bought myself a k20d two weeks ago, so I was off to a good start ;o) My brother-in-law gave me the magic lantern guide, my mother-in-law gave me a Kata digital rucksack 467 bundled with a Manfrotto modo monopod, and through some gift cards, my grandparents-in-law helped to give me the battery grip and an extra battery! I may have a few other things, but I won't know until next week. We (my husband, dog, and cat) were supposed to drive to Floirda on Monday for Christmas with my whole family, but I ended up in surgery to have my gall bladder removed :o( The good news there is that everyone feels so bad about how I missed Christmas that I may get some good presents out of it! Allison Message: 1 Date: Thu, 25 Dec 2008 13:25:35 -0500 From: John Francis Subject: Re: Any one get any photo stuff from under the tree To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Message-ID: <20081225182534.ga11...@panix.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Hey - if you shared it with us, maybe your pictures would look better to us, too. On Thu, Dec 25, 2008 at 12:25:13PM -0500, Mark Roberts wrote: David J Brooks wrote: Erin gave me a rather HUGE Lowprowe Pro Trekker II AW. I bought my self an SB 800 flash. New 4 Gig jump drive from Liz. I got a bottle of Penderyn single-malt whisky. It'll make all my photos *look* better to me! :) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K20D down to US$ 565 at Amazon
To get that price you have to click through the email, but it is a valid price for yesterday and today. Plus, Adorama through Amazon offers the body only for $704.50. I have been watching it on amazon since October, and the price has been as low as $699 (through adorama), but that was only the day before Thanksgiving...it went back up right after that. I had some amazon gift certificates, so I ordered the body only yesterday. I can't wait! Here is a link to the adorama email specials: http://view.e.adorama.com/?j=fe9c12737466057c70&m=fefa1c7077670c&ls=fde615737c6202757c157772&l=febe1d727d6c077e&s=fe3a10737365057d771474&ju=fe6012707462047a7210 Allison Message: 10 Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 19:54:53 -0500 From: "Ken Waller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: K20D down to US$ 565 at Amazon To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=response Pentax K20D Digital SLR camera body with 18-55mm lens kit - $699.95 at Adorama At least that's whats said on an email flier I got from them today. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "Joseph McAllister" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: K20D down to US$ 565 at Amazon They may bring out a K30D sooner to deflect from the embarrassment of not getting the DA* 60-250mm out by January... Joseph McAllister [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Dec 8, 2008, at 05:51 , PN Stenquist wrote: Peter is correct. This is one price from an unknown vendor. What's more, when has Pentax ever introduced a camera without at least a few months of well founded rumors preceding the announcement? We may see an announcement in January, but I wouldn't bet on any new camera until at least late spring. Paul On Dec 8, 2008, at 8:42 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: I wouldn't want to rain on anyones parade, but until B&H or Adorama or even Buydig.com, (Beach Camera), comes close to matching this price I'd consider it in the too good to be true category. I've seen lower prices before at sketchy internet retailers. Now "thepricepros.com" may be legitimate, but a quick look at their stand alone on line store doesn't inspire much confidence, and an Internic search leads to a GoDaddy hosting, a favorite of scam artists everywhere, (no reflection on GoDaddy, they make it easy to set up a site, and scam artists like it easy). Thibouille wrote: http://www.amazon.com/Pentax-14-6MP-Digital-Camera-Reduction/dp/B0012Q94AI/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1228723243&sr=8-1 Now, if Pentax doesn't bring a K30D in January, I'd really not understand ! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: DA 35 macro limited
I love the color on #6. Allison On May 10, 2008, at 5:29 AM, Toine wrote: > A few samples: > http://www.repiuk.nl/peso > Clicking on the images loads the full size jpg. > > On Fri, May 9, 2008 at 8:00 PM, Toine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> It finally arrived and collected this gem today. >> My first limited and the build quality is amazing. The test shots are >> all very sharp and excellent contrast. Macro up to 1:1, very >> difficult >> to get sharp pics at 1:1 handheld, SR doesn't help. The build in hood >> must slide back or else the subject is allmost inside the hood. No >> bug >> hunting with this lens. >> Should be a very nice walkaround lens. >> >> Toine >> > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above > and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: my Tasmanian Jaws in Schmap
I had the same thing happen to me...they used my picture of a Silversword Fern in the Hawaii guide. Congrats!!! Allison On Tuesday, May 06, 2008, at 11:36AM, "Christian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Henk Terhell wrote: > >> >> Schmap had found this on my Flickr page: >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/mxer/2161907039/in/set-72157603998410494/ >> or >> *http://tinyurl.com/532weo >> >> Taken with the *istD and DA 50-200 >> > >That's an awesome shot! > >Christian > > >-- >PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >PDML@pdml.net >http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow >the directions. > > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - The Conversation
I really like the intimacy of their conversation given the spaciousness of the room. We're in on their secret. Allison On May 1, 2008, at 9:15 AM, Doug Brewer wrote: > Taken at the Kennedy Center a few weeks back. > > http://www.drivingtheflies.com/?p=250 > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above > and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO: Shots from 1st wedding
Jerome, I just shot my first wedding too, and I had the same experience with the coordinator...she didn't leave me with any time to take posed shots of the couple after the ceremony. TO make matters worse, her mood lighting for dancing created a horrible backlight! Your shots are great, and after you sort and pick out your favorites, I am certain the bride and groom will be really pleased with your work. Congrats! Allison On May 1, 2008, at 10:44 AM, Jerome wrote: >> These are well done. I'm looking forward to >> the ceremony and reception pics. > > In truth, (at least at a glance) those are the weaker photos of the > set. > The coordinator was absolutely miserable, which made the event very > chaotic to photograph. Nonetheless, today is the last day of classes > (hooray!) so I should have more time to sort through them all sooner > than > later. I'll shoot you a link once I smugmug 'em. > > Thanks, by the way, to all others who commented (Adam, Rick, Bob, > P.J. & > Christine). Much appreciated. > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above > and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Flowers for the Missus
I agree with you that the flowers get lost in monochrome, but given the "old world" feel of the grocer (as opposed to the supermarket) the b&w works for me too. Still, after looking again, I like the color better. I just focused on that wonderful rainbow of peppers... Allison On May 1, 2008, at 8:42 AM, frank theriault wrote: > Decisions, decisions, decisions: > > http://tinyurl.com/4te3ff > > http://bp0.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/SBm2OBD9QXI/B8E/4CP0vvuoymo/s1600-h/may_01_08+002.jpg > > Okay, so I have to admit, I tried a B&W conversion: > > http://tinyurl.com/4vdov9 > > http://bp2.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/SBm2dhD9QYI/B8M/UouBlioEDnQ/s1600-h/may_01_08+003.jpg > > I prefer the colour version by a fair extent, mainly because it's more > obvious that he's looking at flowers (which seem to get lost somewhat > in monochrome), however I'd be interested to hear anyone's opinion as > to a preference. > > cheers, > frank > > -- > "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above > and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Dogwood Blossoms
I love this - it feels like I can reach out and grab them! On Apr 30, 2008, at 9:18 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > I just love dogwood trees. Last evening I took my > camera out for some shooting in a nearby cemetery, > which has several of them. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7217926&size=lg > > K10D, DA 10-17 fisheye, ISO 400, f/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/125, RAW via > LR. > > Rick > > > > > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. > http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above > and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Flash for K10D
The PTTL on my Sigma works fine. I am very happy with the flash. On Apr 29, 2008, at 9:08 AM, Amirkambiz Hamedanizadeh wrote: > Thank you for comment, the new one will work, Sigma EF-530 series as > in > their name it is mention that is support PTTL. I have not heard any > review > about these flash. > > Cheers, > > -Original Message- > From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 5:34 AM > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: Flash for K10D > > > - Original Message - > From: "Paul Stenquist" > Subject: Re: Flash for K10D > > >> The 540 is superb in terms of consistent exposures and overall >> performance. The hot shoe locking mechanism is a bit fragile, but >> ti's okay if you're careful. I've used the Sigma EF 500 Super as >> well, and the Pentax is much more accurate in terms of exposure. > > My concern with Sigma is will it work at all. > > William Robb > > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above > and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Flash for K10D
I have the Sigma EF-530 DG ST and I love it! It does more than the Pentax 360 (like it swivels and rotates) and it costs less than the Pentax 540. My only complaint is that it is missing the bounce card that the 360 has built in (it does have a built in diffuser). It also has a higher guide number than the 360, I believe. Allison On Apr 28, 2008, at 8:08 PM, Amirkambiz Hamedanizadeh wrote: > Hi, > I used to have the Pentax AF-360FGZ, which is broken and they ask > for lots of money to repair it ( Norway, sweet Norway☹). So I > decide to buy one more flash and I dedicated around 250 US$ for a > flash, I wonder which flash do you recommend. I do not think any > time I need wireless feature. > > 1. Pentax AF-360FGZ > 2. Pentax AF-540FGZ > 3. Sigma EF-530 DG ST > 4. Sigma EF-530 DG Super > > > I appreciate your recommendation. > > > Cheers, > Amirkambiz > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above > and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - The Psychic
that was exactly what I was thinking... On Apr 23, 2008, at 9:31 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: > frank theriault wrote: >> There's something so kitschy and cheesie about the signage of many >> psychics. At least this one seemed to get the spelling right. >> >> I think this could be the start of a series. >> >> http://tinyurl.com/4mypdf >> >> http://bp3.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/SA8rpRD9P8I/B4s/4nyXsdTTU38/s1600-h/apr-22_08+001.jpg >> >> Comments welcome. > > Why would a "psychic" need to have "video surveillance"? :) > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above > and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Peso First Daffy, new angle
I like this angle a lot On Apr 22, 2008, at 1:24 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7191842 > > Ken suggested a different view. Here is one with the K10D and FA 100 > at f3.2. > > Back light was a bit harsher on these shots. > > Dave > > -- > Equine Photography > www.caughtinmotion.com > http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ > Ontario Canada > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above > and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: troubleshooting a damaged memory card
I have done that to some memory cards before, and sometimes it works, other times it doesn't. It doesn't hurt them, it just cleans them. If this is a card that you use most often, it might just be going bad :o( On Apr 19, 2008, at 7:38 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: > Hi Everyone: > > I had to take 3 quick shots of something to send to someone in an > email. I > shot the photos, put the memory card in the card reader in my PC > tower, & > couldn't get the PC to read the card. > > I then took a quick shot on a different card, and the PC read that > card just > fine. > > I looked up Help & it was recommended to wipe the metal contacts with > alcohol. > > Has anyone used this remedy? Do you suggest a different remedy? > I'm pretty > sure the card in question is the one I bought with the K10D last > June of > 2007. It's a Lexar Professional SD 2gig 133x speed. (As is the 2nd > card I > used.) > > Any help would be greatly appreciated. > > Cheers, Christine > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above > and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: First Daffy
I do like the backgroun, but I do feel that it is a little too heavy to the right. Did you try a square crop? Allison On Apr 15, 2008, at 11:12 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Thanks for the feedbakc Jack. Didn't want another bloom in the middle > pic, so I looked for a frame that would maintain some balance yet > push the flower off to the side. I have to disagree in regard to the > background. I shot some at a wider ap that were much smoother, but I > prefer the texture of this one. > Paul > On Apr 15, 2008, at 11:04 PM, Jack Davis wrote: >> Wouldn't normally want the blossom this far to the right in the >> frame, >> but the shape and line of both the leaf and stem make it work. >> Background is borderline too busy. >> >> Jack >> --- Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >>> My first daffodil bloomed today. Can you spot the itty-bitty bug? >>> Thought about cloning him, but I think that would be a violation of >>> the natural order. Or something like that. >>> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7170277&size=lg >>> >>> -- >>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>> PDML@pdml.net >>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above >>> and follow the directions. >>> >> >> >> >> >> __ >> __ >> Be a better friend, newshound, and >> know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http:// >> mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above >> and follow the directions. > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above > and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO: Loire Valley
Now I want to go back to France... Allison On Apr 15, 2008, at 5:11 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > Inspired by Godfrey's excellent Isle of Man gallery I decided to > finally > sort through the photos from my bicycle trip through the Loire > Valley a > couple of years ago. > > http://www.robertstech.com/loire.htm > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above > and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - We Need More Cat Photos
Patches is beautiful! Now, since I like cats, I like this shot ;o) The softness of the shot really helps to convey the softness of her fur. Allison On Apr 14, 2008, at 12:41 PM, frank theriault wrote: > Allison, our newest (out of the closet) member has inspired me to make > Mike Johnston happy by posting Yet Another Cat Photo. > > The more-or-less willing subject, who you've seen here many times is, > Patches, who we just figured yesterday, is now either 19 or 20 years > old (she's only been with me for about 13 years): > > http://tinyurl.com/yumugc > > http://bp0.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/R8_3dXa2bQI/Bp4/_drS1Fo47as/s1600-h/mar_05_08+003.jpg > > Please note the inclusion of the ~entire~ chin... > > ;-) > > cheers, > frank > > > -- > "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above > and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Hello and PESO:Cat in a Bag
Lucy is 4 1/2, but she is much smaller - only 8 1/2 pounds! My aunt had a cat like yours - it was a 24 pound tabby (probably part Main Coon). If Spencer is like Garfield, does he eat lasagna? On Apr 11, 2008, at 10:17 PM, Walter Hamler wrote: > Welcome from another Cat Lover. > Our Spencer looks like your Lucy, except Lucy appears to be smaller. > Spence is almost 20 pounds and 4 yrs old. If he had claws and balls he > would be Garfield!! > Sorry, just speaking the truth!! :-) > > Walt > > On 4/11/08, Allison Trueman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Hi Everyone! >> >> I am new to the list, and I wanted to take a moment to introduce >> myself. My name is Allison Viron and I live in Pittsburgh, PA. I >> have been reading the PDML for about 2 1/2 weeks now, but I didn't >> want to comment on it until I said hi. >> >> I started with Pentax in college (I was able to steal all of my >> Dad's old lenses) and a few years ago I took the DSLR plunge and >> got an *istDL. Photography is a serious hobby for me (or should I >> say obsession?), but I did recently shoot my first wedding. My >> paying job is with the Art Institute of Pittsburgh; I am an >> Admissions Recruiter. >> >> At the moment, my favorite subjects are my pets - an orange tabby >> Manx named Lucy and a black and tan Coonhound named Otis. I know >> there is something about cat photos and the group, but Lucy has >> actually learned to pose and wait for the shutter to move, so >> occasionally I will post a cat photo ;o) >> >> So I am posting a PESO of Lucy today. She likes boxes and bags, and >> the title says it all. Let me know what you think. >> >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/562543034/ >> >> I am really looking forward to learning from everyone! >> >> >> Allison >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above >> and follow the directions. >> > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above > and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Hello and PESO:Cat in a Bag
I see you took advantage of the Chihuly show at Phipps. I went too, but I was with my mom and aunt - two people who would not want me to take all of those pictures while they were around. Did you get to see it at night? I heard it was wonderful at night, but I was only there during the day. In your shot I love the reflections in the water - the lines from the building make nice subtle leading lines to the glass in the lower right. I am recently back to Pittsburgh. I grew up here (I have lived in Churchill, Murrysville, Squirrel Hill, and Harrison City). I don't know Sean, but that is because I have only been with the Art Institute since July and I am not at the school much when high school is in session. I am sure that I will get a chance to meet him in the summer when I get to be at the school everyday. On Apr 11, 2008, at 9:23 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > Allison Trueman wrote: >> Hi Everyone! >> >> I am new to the list, and I wanted to take a moment to introduce >> myself. >> My name is Allison Viron and I live in Pittsburgh, PA. I have been > reading the >> PDML for about 2 1/2 weeks now, but I didn't want to comment on it > until I said hi. > > Hello Allison. I'm also in Pittsburgh. Been here about 5-1/2 years > now. > Good to have you on board. > A couple of Pittsburgh photos on my web page: > http://www.robertstech.com/pages/fotoblog/7d506210.htm > http://www.robertstech.com/pages/fotoblog/7d203110.htm > http://www.robertstech.com/pages/fotoblog/7d701968.htm > >> My paying job is with the Art Institute of Pittsburgh; I am an > Admissions Recruiter. > > Do you know Sean Benedict (teaches video production there)? I went to > grad school at Duquesne with him, though I think he's still a course > or > two away from finishing his masters. > >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/562543034/ > > Ah, a cat shot! List lurker Mike Johnston *will* be pleased! > (He's famous for disliking photos of cats and/or flowers.) > > My S.O. and I have two cats, but I rarely get photos of them. > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above > and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Hello and PESO:Cat in a Bag
Hi Everyone! I am new to the list, and I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Allison Viron and I live in Pittsburgh, PA. I have been reading the PDML for about 2 1/2 weeks now, but I didn't want to comment on it until I said hi. I started with Pentax in college (I was able to steal all of my Dad's old lenses) and a few years ago I took the DSLR plunge and got an *istDL. Photography is a serious hobby for me (or should I say obsession?), but I did recently shoot my first wedding. My paying job is with the Art Institute of Pittsburgh; I am an Admissions Recruiter. At the moment, my favorite subjects are my pets - an orange tabby Manx named Lucy and a black and tan Coonhound named Otis. I know there is something about cat photos and the group, but Lucy has actually learned to pose and wait for the shutter to move, so occasionally I will post a cat photo ;o) So I am posting a PESO of Lucy today. She likes boxes and bags, and the title says it all. Let me know what you think. http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/562543034/ I am really looking forward to learning from everyone! Allison -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
