RE: subtle digital manipulation
Good thing I took my heart meds this morning! -Original Message- From: Tom Reese [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2004 7:50 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: subtle digital manipulation look extremely close and try to find 3 differences between the two pictures... I only found 2!! where is the third?? http://members.home.nl/saen/Special/zoeken.html Tom Reese
RE: C-41 Process Black and White
My opinion is that it is a good way to get quick B&W from Wal-mart, but that's about it. In the darkroom it is difficult to print because most versions have the orange mask of color film, making it a little flat and does not respond well to contrast filters. Again, just my opinion. Dave -Original Message- From: Don Sanderson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2004 8:19 AM To: PDML Subject: C-41 Process Black and White To those BW purists out there, the PX, TX, TM folks: (You KNOW who you are!) ;-) Is the C41 BW film even worth a try? I understand a mini lab will probably give me off color prints. How does it behave when printing yourself, or at a good lab? Is the tonality and sharpness any good? Any special tricks? (Over/Under expose, filters, etc.) Don
RE: Word photo
I guess it depends on the sound. The comic strip "SHOE" once mused - "I won't eat food that says 'glick' when it hits the plate" - or something to that effect. Dave -Original Message- From: Don Sanderson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 1:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Word photo OK, ya got me. My first mind pic was the Three Stooges hot dog that "yelped" when you poked it with a fork! ;-) (Told ya Cotty and I had a similar sense of humor!) Ann: When do we eat? Don > -Original Message- > From: John Francis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 1:24 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Word photo > > > > You've never had a "sizzling platter" at a Chinese restaurant? > -Original Message- > From: Daniel J. Matyola [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 1:28 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Word photo > > > popcorn? sizzling steaks? rice krispys? > > Don Sanderson wrote: > > >oOnce again, Google makes Microsoft look out of dateI can see > smells,tastes,looks and feels (texture) good, > >but sounds good? > >Not sure food should make noise! :-( > > > >Don (Currently eating a QUIET lunch.) > > > > >
RE: [PESO] Coltsfoot
I'm guessing it is the name of the plant. Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 1:34 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [PESO] Coltsfoot Nice color, nice testures, nice composition. But I don't understand the title. Paul > > http://www.oksne.net/paw/coltsfoot.html > > Comments? > Critisim? > > Please? :-) > > Jostein >
RE: question about putting pix on memory cards ...
Actually, memory cards may very well replace CD's and other discs for all data transfer. I use CF cards to transfer files, including photos, between the computers in my house. My wife's office is now using CFs instead of discs for transfer and temp storage. I have a 80 gig USB 2.0 hard drive and two CF card readers that I use between my desktop and notebook computers so I only use CDs for permanent storage. Dave -Original Message- From: Ann Sanfedele [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 12:01 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: question about putting pix on memory cards ... from the computer.. That is, can I download stuff from my memory card in my digicam, edit the files, saving in jpg and upload them onto a little flash card either in a , for instance san disk card reader or right into the camera? (I'm not brave enough to just experiment :) ) as my cd burner went south, I hope I could load stuff onto a litle card take it to my photo place and let him burn cd's for me. Am I dreaming? Did I mention my Tv died 2 hours after game 7 against the Yankees the other night? I also have wounded kx's and an LX - they may be up for grabs pretty soon, stay tuned annsan
RE: 77 vs 85/was: www?
I don't even have the 77 and have to agree with Alan. My FA*85 is one of my favorite lenses, but I only use it for portraits. Dave -Original Message- From: Alan Chan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2004 1:43 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: 77 vs 85/was: www? IMHO, FA*85/1.4 is great for portrait, and only. I used it for scenery, and close-up with extension tubes, but the results were disappointing. FA77/1.8 performs more even for different subjects. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan >Thanks for all your comments! >So it seems that a 28-105 zoom would be a versatile solution. >OR a FA77mm/FA85mm. The last two lenses are both expensive critters. >Reading the lens comments about them - especially about the FA85/1.4 - is >confusing. Which one is the better lens for over-all photography (people, >street, landscapes)? By the way: does anyone know how/where to find a black >77Ltd. Its on Bojidar's site but not offered for sale anywhere. >TIA >Peter, Sweden
RE: some recent shots
-Original Message- From: Amita Guha [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 23, 2004 9:45 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: some recent shots "Next week we're taking shots of a musician friend for her website, and in exchange, she's baking us something with chocolate and making us dinner. :)" Just make sure she doesn't give you brownies with green centers - you know how musicians are! lol... As for the shots of Garth, I think they are very good people shots. I have done a fair amount of work with actors, models, and musicians and most agents want a comp card to have one fairly tight headshot with a white, or otherwise blank background, and a few shots of the actor/model in different outfits, as if they were 'in character'. I think that you have some shots that qualify. The first shot could be the headshot with a little more cropping - making it vertical would also help with minimizing the background. The main thing I might have done differently would be to ask Garth to ham it up a little more in a few shots and then be very serious for a few shots since he does seem to be in the same mood for most of the shots. It all just depends on the types of parts he is seeking, which I don't know so I may be way off base. Dave
RE: Problem with buttons on back of PZ-1p
You should still be able to order a replacement door from Pentax USA for not a lot of money. Changing the back door on it is very easy. When you open the back door and look at the hinge there should be a small screw near the top of the hinge. Don't get out that mini screwdriver! Simply use your fingernail to slide the screw down along the hinge axis, releasing the door from the body. Reverse the process to replace it. Easy. If you have problems finding the door I may be able to help - I have friends at a local repair shop. Dave -Original Message- From: Robert Soames Wetmore [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, October 22, 2004 6:29 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Problem with buttons on back of PZ-1p Hello, everyone. It's been a while since I've posted to the list. I have a quick question. The exposure compensation and metering mode buttons on the rear door of my PZ-1p have just failed. Does anyone know the easiest (cheapest) solution? Wasn't there once a databack (time/date stamp thingy) available? Is that something I could buy and install myself to solve my problem? Is it still available anywhere? Is there a better solution? Thanks, Rob
RE: Anyone got Adobe's Camera Raw plug-in for Photoshop 7?
And Elements is actually a great program for the money. 3 should be well worth it's meager price. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2004 9:44 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Anyone got Adobe's Camera Raw plug-in for Photoshop 7? > Ah, that would be different, wouldn't it. $99 seems a bit steep considering > you can upgrade to CS for $169 and get a lot more than just a raw converter. > Anyway, sorry I wasn't much help. > > Dave Not to mention that Elements 3 is supposedly going to have the converter too, and sell for less than $99 (US$ -- I lost track of who's in this thread). ER
RE: Anyone got Adobe's Camera Raw plug-in for Photoshop 7?
Ah, that would be different, wouldn't it. $99 seems a bit steep considering you can upgrade to CS for $169 and get a lot more than just a raw converter. Anyway, sorry I wasn't much help. Dave -Original Message- From: Mark Roberts [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2004 8:29 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Anyone got Adobe's Camera Raw plug-in for Photoshop 7? "Dave Madsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I don't have the plug-in anymore, since moving to CS, but I didn't get it >from Adobe's web site anyway - I got it from Pentax's website. Here is it's >current location - >http://www.pentaximaging.com/customer_care/show_software?softId=1 >You have to scroll down the page a little. Thanks, but that's the ist-D RAW plug-in, not the Adobe Camera Raw plug in (which works with a variety of RAW formats). BTW: I've discovered that Adobe *didn't* give the Photoshop 7 version of Camera Raw away free - they charged $99.00 for it! -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
RE: Anyone got Adobe's Camera Raw plug-in for Photoshop 7?
I don't have the plug-in anymore, since moving to CS, but I didn't get it from Adobe's web site anyway - I got it from Pentax's website. Here is it's current location - http://www.pentaximaging.com/customer_care/show_software?softId=1 You have to scroll down the page a little. Dave -Original Message- From: Mark Roberts [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 21, 2004 7:19 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Anyone got Adobe's Camera Raw plug-in for Photoshop 7? I just learned that Adobe originally had a Camera Raw plug-in for Photoshop 7. Since the release of Photoshop CS they have apparently taken it off their web site. Anyone on the list got a copy? (This was, like the CS plug-in, a free download from Adobe so you won't be breaking any laws here.) -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
RE: Has anyone lost AdobeRGB color space?
My istD kept jumping to f8 in the middle of a shoot. Changed the little battery in the bottom of the camera and it hasn't done it since. Dave -Original Message- From: Dario Bonazza [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 18, 2004 3:20 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Has anyone lost AdobeRGB color space? I'm posting this on behalf of a friend and *istD owner. He reported me that the Adobe RGB set as color space in his *ist D gets lost from time to time, setting back to sRGB. I already suggested him he might have played with menu settings, and probably is using different color space in different custom settings, but has anybody experienced such kind of problem? If so, any ideas about the cause and possible solution? Thanks for reporting. Dario Bonazza
RE: In the Library
That's funny, I have always perceived books as a deep dark path from which I'm not sure I will ever return. Now that fear has been visualized on my screen. The alley appears to be the space left behind by the removal of a rather large book. What story did the book tell and who was the last soul to read it? Dave -Original Message- From: frank theriault [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 17, 2004 8:20 AM To: PDML Subject: PAW: In the Library http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2782878 Here's one I'm not sure of (for obvious reasons) I won't say anything more, but I'd be real interested to hear what y'all think. thanks, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson
RE: Rare lens?
hee,hee,hee,hee!!! Don't worry Don, just my sordid mind at work. The pic! Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
RE: Pentax USA...
They show the DA 16-45 as being 35mm compatible. -Original Message- From: Joseph Tainter [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2004 6:49 PM To: pdml Subject: Pentax USA... always seem to be redoing their web site, not always for the better. I hadn't visited for a while, but thought I'd see if they have a photo of the DA 14 posted. They do, along with the following description: Compatibility: 35mm Digital SLR Joe
RE: Do you name your cameras?
I had not named cameras in the past, but when I got my istD I felt rather strongly that I was cheating on my MZ-S so I started calling the MZ-S the Mrs. and the istD became the Mistress. I have since sold the MZ to another list member (would that be like a divorce?) so I guess the istD is now just a plain old girlfriend. Dave
RE: Have you backuped your pics ?
Yup, I finally get a laptop with a DVD burner and the next new thing gets announced. Based on my previous experience I can pretty much guaranty a new technology advancement tomorrow by buying the neatest available thing today. Dave -Original Message- From: Caveman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 5:23 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Have you backuped your pics ? Yes ? Good. Then prepare to produce yet another pile of disks: http://asia.cnet.com/news/personaltech/0,39037091,39197221,00.htm
RE: Two scapes from last year
I like both, but 8b in particular is quite nice. Looks like a beautiful place for a hike. Well done. Dave -Original Message- From: Collin R Brendemuehl [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2004 4:05 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Two scapes from last year Now that I've got a scanner, these can be posted. Taken in southeastern Ohio 4x5, Fujinon 135mm, I think it was Fuji film, but am not certain. http://members.safe-t.net/dpconsult/ebay/File0008b.jpg http://members.safe-t.net/dpconsult/ebay/File0007b.jpg "You impress at a distance, but you impact a life up close. The closer the relationship the greater the impact." Howard Hendricks
RE: When good photographers do bad things
Moose Jaw? Hmmm, no, Boise...Idaho... -Original Message- From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 5:41 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: When good photographers do bad things So, you said you are from MooseJaw? WW
RE: PESO - All played out.
Well, I certainly like it. I am partial to "sleeping" pictures. As much fun as my son is when he is awake, he is cutest when he is sleeping. Dave -Original Message- From: Fred Widall [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 6:08 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO - All played out. On Saturday we took our grandson to a local farm to pick up some Halloween pumpkins. In addition to a large pumpkin patch the farm has numerous attractions for the little people, including hay rides, petting zoo, clowns, corn mazes, etc, etc - kind of a rustic Disneyland. Anyway after several hours of non-stop motion, as only a two year is capable of, we loaded up our pumpkins and headed home. Just as we arrived home the excitment of the day proved too much and my grandson drifted off to sleep in the back of the car. Happily I had my Optio 33L handy and was able to snap this shot. I really like the combination of the vivid colours in his 'blankee' contrasting with the softness of the light on his face. Hope you like it, and comments, as always, are most welcome. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2776728 -- Fred Widall, Email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] URL: http://www.ist.uwaterloo.ca/~fwwidall --
RE: When good photographers do bad things
"Buffers full, just stand there naked for a minute while the camera catches up" said the photog, grinning sheepishly. -Original Message- From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 7:20 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: When good photographers do bad things - Original Message - From: "Mishka" Subject: Re: When good photographers do bad things > so, it is true: istD *is* a chick magnet! Yup, and that slow buffer that I have been cursing has become a bit of a friend. William (Pigboy) Robb
RE: When good photographers do bad things
Several of these look quite nice. My first big shoot with my istD was with a professional model and I definitely found it easy to take too many photos. -Original Message- From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2004 11:16 PM To: Pentax Discuss Subject: When good photographers do bad things Or not. Anyway, here is a random sampling of my escapade yesterday. Before commenting cruelly, please consider that the girls are not professional models, and the entire affair was somewhat underorganized. Also, these pictures are of young women wearing little (very little in some pictures) clothing. If partial nudity and suggestive posing offends you, don't click the link. http://www.komkon.org/~wrobb/ William Robb
RE: 7 mega pixels
I remember when Kodak was selling one megapixel cameras in Nikon and Canon bodies for $20,000. Now you can get 6 megapixels for under a grand. There will always be something better around the corner but the fact is that we have already met/surpassed 35mm so at this point it becomes more of a status symbol than a real improvement. I wish they would spend more time working on making better 4 way controllers, more accurate auto flash exposure, and better placed CF card doors. -Original Message- From: Dave [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2004 6:49 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: 7 mega pixels Exactly the reason I'm strongly leaning towards Canon. However I am also concerned from a business and practicality standpoint about value for the dollar. Pentax has provided a very good value in the past. Canon and Nikon typically have higher costs from what I've seen in the past. But for someone like myself trying to work their way into professional work it's a tough decision when you know that editors are accepting files from a 6 MP camera now, but may well up the requirement to 8 or more in the near future especially with Canon's release of the EOS20D. Canon's moves to target the consumer, prosumer, as well as professional markets make them very attractive right now. > -Original Message- > From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Saturday, September 18, 2004 8:03 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: 7 mega pixels > > > > - Original Message - > From: "Kevin Waterson" > Subject: 7 mega pixels > > > > People like me need to make > > business decisions based on emerging technology. > > Then buy a Canon. > Pentax long ago lost any claim to being on the forfront of emerging > technology. > OTOH, if all you want to do is make nice pictures, they are a good > choice. > > William Robb > >
RE: BIIIIG prints - *istD style
Yeah, I throw all of my crap away, too, but I don't have anything left when I'm done. Dave -Original Message- From: Tanya Mayer Photography [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 3:56 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: BG prints - *istD style *blush* Thanks Dave! That is so cute, but remember, you guys have never seen just how much crap I also throw away! Well, tv has, but he insists that it is "normal"...
RE: BIIIIG prints - *istD style
Tan, it helps that your photos are amazing to begin with. Dave -Original Message- From: Tanya Mayer Photography [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 12:12 PM To: Net [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: BG prints - *istD style I have been receiving back a few orders this week. I was very apprehensive when I had three separate brides all order 20x30 inch prints from me, and was really worried about the results. Well, tv talked me through the resizing process, and I am happy to say that these are quite possibly the best prints I have ever produced. Clients ecstatic, photographer impressed, what more is there to say? I love this camera, despite its faults. It is going great guns for me! Who would've thought? 20x30 inch, 300 dpi prints from a 6.1mp camera?!?! Larger sensor, schmensor!! Now the only thing that means to me is more space taken up on my HDD! 6.1mp will do me just fine... Anyone else agree? Disagree? For what reasons? Tanya Mayer Photography Qld, Australia www.tanyamayer.com Ph +61 (07) 49831247 Mobile +61 0429831247
RE: istDs - what a great camera!
USB 2.0 downloads! -Original Message- From: Nenad Djurdjevic [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2004 12:45 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: istDs - what a great camera! I just read the *istDs review on dpreview. What a great camera! Yes, it is a cut-down *istD but then again it is cheaper, smaller and lighter and has some worthwhile improvements. It really is a digital version of the film ist which in turn is an updated version of the MZ10 - a very under-rated camera. Of course the *istDs not a pro camera - but it should have wider appeal than the original *istD and IMHO is probably the best camera in its market segment at the moment. I can see nothing from the rivals that would compete. It's small, compact, well made and featured. Many fixed-lens ZLRs (if that's they're called) are larger and heavier. Pentax deserves to sell heaps of them just as they sold heaps of ME series cameras in the 80s. Well Done Pentax! Keep up the good work! (Now if Pentax could just release another firmware upgrade for the original *istD with some of the suggestions PDMLers have made - I would be very much obliged!)
RE: CR-V3 rechageables
I haven't seen them. -Original Message- From: Jens Bladt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2004 1:31 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: CR-V3 rechageables Anyone tried to use CR-V3 rechargeables (1100mAh) in the *ist D? Are they recommendable to use? All the best Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt
RE: Tan's new assets...
OK, now your not only the coolest but also the bravest. Congrats on the success. Dave -Original Message- From: Tanya Mayer Photography [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 10:40 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Tan's new assets... Ok, so I never did get around to unsubscribing and caved in and bought my laptop with me, so I've come back online after being in hospital for two days to a SWAG of emails waiting for me! I will remain away from home, here in Rockhampton until Sunday to recuperate, but you can email me or post messages to the list if anyone would like to contact me for anything. Sorry for the bulk email everyone, but I just wanted to say thankyou to you all for your MANY emails and messages both on and off list. I am fine, and recovering pretty well from my op. We did have a bit of a scare just after theatre when my oxygen stats dropped to like 87% which is very low, even for an asthmatic so I had to be on oxygen for some time, but aside from that and the obvious pain and bruising, I'm doing great actually. I'm not even taking any pain killers and it is all really quite bareable, albeit with alot of pressure when I breath. So, I have thought seriously about whether or not to post these on the list, but hell, why not, you all knew what I was doing anyways. These are VERY unglamourous pics, definitely nothing that anyone could use for less than innocent reasons iykwim? The plastic surgeon is very happy with these pics and will probably put my "story"on his website too, so everyone will see them anyways. Just a warning in advance, there is alot of bruising and a bit of blood in some of these. And for those of you who don't like tattoos, you'd better not look either... All taken with my *ist D, of course! Specs at the bottom of each pic. My only regret is that my camera wasn't allowed in the actual operating theatre, now *that* would've been great! Enjoy http://www.tanyamayer.com/tan/boobgallery/index.htm tan.x.
08 PUG
Well, the kid is asleep for a little while so let's see these photos. First of all let me say that all of these photos are inspiring. There are a few that really draw me in. I must be in a back lit tree mood because Bruce, Janosch, and Kenneth all submitted photos that I particularly like. Max and Frank both have a great eye for photography, but should seek professional counseling. Dag and Ollen get my vote for the most mysterious. After seeing those shots I am the one who needs to seek counseling. Valentin's shot is intriguing. "This is either brilliant or madness!" "It's amazing how often those two seem to coincide." (Will Turner & Jack Sparrow - Captain Jack Sparrow) Sorry my comments aren't more speciffic. I truly enjoyed the entire gallery and it would take all day to say more. I will say this, thanks for letting me be a part of the group. You all add to my enjoyment of photography. Dave
