Re: *ist-Ds Vs. K10D image quality?
On 03/02/07, Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I believe the main improvements are the speed issues. No more waiting for the buffer to clear, as long as I shoot JPG's. In all everything works faster with the K10D. What cards are you using with your new camera? Using fast cards like the Sandisk Extreme III means that there is very little waiting even when shooting DNG. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: NO FS this Friday?
On 04/02/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I really hope your wrong Bill. So do I, a FF sensor under a K-mount with DA lens detection and the potential to auto-crop to 6-8 MP APS would be near ideal. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: combat photography
On 04/02/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The last 2 ANZAC day parades I shot, the official Australian Navy photographer was shooting with Nikon gear also. The offical Air force images from the recent Sydney Air show were shot on Nikon (D70s) and Canon (EOS-1D Mark II N), following is the embedded info from one of the released images: http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio/temp/20061020raaf8208246_0007.txt -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: combat photography
On 04/02/07, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: More likely a .22 Or baton round. A BB from a modified air rifle perhaps? ;-) -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: NO FS this Friday?
On 04/02/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It would have to auto crop to 10 t0 12 megapixels to make me and other DA lens owners happy. If Pentax had delivered a 6-8MP body with the functionality of the K10D but significantly improved noise, DR and sensitivity over the existing 6MP bodies do you think it would have been the short term hit that the K10D has? Do you seriously think that you're getting the best from every pixel using DA zooms on the 10MP sensor? I don't, let alone the the general edge unsharpness I've noticed from many of the new WA lenses even the CA often skews over four plus final image pixels. I'd be far happier with a larger sensor and some way to effectively use the legacy APS lenses to provide 6-8MP because really I think that's pretty much the limit of the image quality that they deliver. Granted my assessments are based on my one DA lens (which most often attracts rave reviews) and full res RAW and JPG sample shots from other new DA lenses by others. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: NO FS this Friday?
On 04/02/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This debate goes nowhere ... it has gone around and around too many times already. It's called a discussion, part of the reason most of us are here I've venture to suggest. Take pictures instead. Surely I can converse with my PDML buddies between shutter releases, or is this a new rule that I've not been informed about? I'm in an argumentative mood, can you tell? -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Cycle couriers
On 02/02/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: These cyclist's may be reckless, but they are no more dangerous than most drivers. Hmm, I'd hate to meet one piloting a big truck. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: safari test
On 03/02/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wonder how that gmail account I opened is getting on? Must be well over a year ago, still subbed to the PDML... Would you like an invite Cotty? ;-) -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
OT More interesting galleries
Renat Touichev (Vancouver, fashion, uses some Pentax kit just to keep it a bit on-topic) http://www.renat.ca/ Marc Adamus (Oregon, colour landscape) http://www.photo.net/photodb/member-photos?user_id=1353935include=all Anna Pagnacco (Italy, BW landscape) http://www.pbase.com/annapagnacco/a_world_in_black_and_white -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: NO FS this Friday?
On 03/02/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If Pentax was going to go full frame, they wouldn't be discontinuing all their full-frame lenses. All the new lenses on the horizon are DA. That's a clue as to where Pentax is headed. I seriously doubt Pentax really knows where it's headed until the takeover has been implemented. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Another guy with too much spare time
On 02/02/07, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I had one, but Rob poo-pooed it. Now I don't have one anymore. Sorry Bill ;-) -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: bringing up an item I posted earlier
On 02/02/07, Micah Kleit [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One of the messages that didn't get on the list was a response to a question about Pentax's business. I was wondering about Pentax's market share outside of the US; I forgot where I saw it (it may have been Pentaxlife.com), but Pentax has a 10% share of the camera market in its home market, which seems to be pretty good given their competitors. As of March 2006 digital cameras accounted for 45.3% of Pentax sales, and at that point Pentax was at the bottom of the markets share ratings with less than 3% of the worldwide market for digital cameras. DSLR global market shares for CY2005 put Pentax at 4.7%, Canon 53.3% and Nikon at 28.3%. Thing are only going to get tougher in the DSLR market, sales will peak in 2008 and start tailing off in 2009 and prices will start making competition for market share aggressive, so anyone on thin margins will suffer badly. Just my opinion of course ;-) -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: bringing up an item I posted earlier
On 02/02/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Old numbers. What about 2006? Pentax current share of the Japan market is 10%. Canon has dropped to 35%. They may get to 6% of the world DSLR market, though the next year could see them loose a percent or two depending on how aggressive Canon and Nikon become, to date thay haven't started discounting. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax 645 Question
On 02/02/07, Angel Ramos [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have gotten a well preserved Pentax 645 and this unit uses 6 AA batteries. The manual mentions Ni-Cd or Alkaline batteries. I imagine some of you 645's properly enabled people have checked if it is ok to use NiMh? Do I have anything else to check or look? The prism and the mirror are clean and spotless as well as the body. One never stops getting into additional glass and body weight, oh well . I never tried them in mine (as the Alkali's lasted pretty well) however as it's Ni-Cd compatible Ni-MH should be fine. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Readers Digest version of my missing posts.
On 02/02/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 2- I loaded a dng file last night from a K10D saved dng. Opened up, fixed the wrong WB and saved. I noticed later that the saved file was 900K but my saved jpg file was 2Mg as shown in the save as screen. Is there something i'm doing wrong with the dng Firstly DNGs from the K10D shouldn't be that small, they are generally in the order of 15.5-17MB in file size, and secondly why and how did you save a DNG? You shouldn't need to alter a DNG file, any changes to WB are generally registered with the associated RAW application. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Readers Digest version of my missing posts.
On 02/02/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: DNG files are designed to be containers. After setting RAW parameters with Camera Raw or Lightroom, the parameters are saved into the DNG file for further use. The RAW data they contain isn't changed, only the metadata which includes these parameter settings. I wasn't aware, I don't believe that I can do that with ACR 2.4, kind of glad too really. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Wind Turbines
On 01/02/07, Igor Roshchin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Digital Image Studio wrote: Current technology is providing upwards of 4MW per turbine, so a farm of 20 turbines can produce in the order of 800MW or about half to a one third the size of an average coal fired power plant (in Australia). Sorry, Rob, for nit-picking, b ut 4 MW * 20 = 80 MW. So, you are an order of magnitude off. Thanks, I certainly am, never did get those 10x tables. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: My K10D arrived
On 01/02/07, Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...BTW: When Photoshop CS opens the files, they turn from lanscape to portrait mode to landscape mode (these portrait shots did) automatically! Is this magic or does the camera know which side was up? Like the vast majority of PS cameras that have been available for years now we too have this top end technology available in our DSLRs ;-) -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Another guy with too much spare time
On 01/02/07, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: After yesterday's bleat, I decided to see if I could abuse my camera too. It turns out that I can. The link below will take you to 6 boring pictures of a Canadian $1.00 coin on the lid of my freezer chest. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/temp/banding/banding.html Note the pinkness in the bottom left corner of the high iso, small aperture picture. Enjoy Great shots Bill, thanks for sharing! -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT - Wedding photography advice solicitation
On 01/02/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Although I still prefer primes. All my other FA DA zooms still leave me feeling a bit cold. Some of the FA Zooms could get you a nice holiday: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=140077599931 -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT - Wedding photography advice solicitation
On 01/02/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Which lens is it? (eBay is blocked by the network admin.) I'm guessing the FA* 28-70mm f2.8 This auction is for a Like-New Condition Pentax FA Pro 28-70mm F/2.8 AF Lens with a brand new matching Hoya HMC 67mm UV Coated Protective Filter Winning bid: US $2,551.00 -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Cycle couriers
On 01/02/07, David Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This has to be about the scariest video I've ever seen. These guys wouldn't last 5 minutes in my city. http://youtube.com/watch?v=nR2ygFn-yR8 I wouldn't give them 30mons in Sydney, the NYC drivers are very accommodating from my experience as a pedestrian. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Cycle couriers
On 01/02/07, Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wouldn't give them 30mons in Sydney, the NYC drivers are very accommodating from my experience as a pedestrian. Hmm, try 30 seconds. I did catch a pedestrian who was knocked over by a bike courier crossing one of the cities busiest pedestrian light controlled crossing some years back, of course the lights were red for the cyclist :-( -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Photoshop Lightroom 1.0 sale and shipping date announcement
On 30/01/07, Ralf R. Radermacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For the last 10 years, my photography has been fuelled by: http://www.cafeliegeois.com/index.htm Ah, no wonder you use a tripod :-) -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
The K10D flash problem that isn't (well not really)
Contrary to arguments posted here that flash failure was not a common fault amongst new Pentax DSLR bodies it appears that many seem to be prone to the problem (there seems to be a higher incidence flash problems reported for the K10D than any other single fault): New K10D Owner Experiences Known Problem http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=21589143 -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: The K10D flash problem that isn't (well not really)
On 31/01/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My bad. You were talking about the on-camera flash. Never used it. Never will. Than yours, like mine, will probably never break whilst the cameras are in our possession. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Wide angle backfocus
On 31/01/07, Brian Dunn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I received a 21 Limited. Center only autofocus always greatly back focuses on both ist-DS cameras, more on one than on the other. The 45 degree focus chart showed the 21 Limited back focusing almost off the far end of the paper. How does it focus on objects parallel to the sensor plane, I assume that you have pre-selected the central focus spot? I tested other lenses and found that they all back focus when set to wide angles. The amount seems to be proportional to the angle. For example, you could set a 16-45 on a tripod, aim at something 7 feet away, zoom in to 45mm, focus, then zoom out and focus again. The more you zoom out, the more the autofocus changes. Focus is very much harder to judge when using extreme wide angle lenses and that goes for the AF system and by eye. Also system focus adjustment is very much more critical as any lenses angle of coverage is increased, lens to sensor plane distance has to be more precise as the depth of focus becomes smaller with focal length ant any given aperture (from recollection). My 16-45 doesn't maintain accurate focus as it's zoomed, and I know that other owners here have reported the same. Has anyone here tried the adjustments under the base plate? No, but there was another discussion that I read that indicated that some AF systems also employ a firmware error offset table that's determined during the factory AF system calibration. whether this is actually the case or not on your particular Pentax body I'm not sure but if you're prepared to send it to Pentax to be aligned I guess a tweaking a few screws will add little to the cost of the AF adjustment procedure in the case that it goes wrong. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: The K10D flash problem that isn't (well not really)
On 31/01/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I use the onboard flash quite a lot...as a wireless trigger for my AF-540FGZ. Techhead! :-) -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Another k10D problem or just an old one?
On 31/01/07, David Weiss [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, is this just the infamous banding problem magnified a bit? No it's not banding but neither is it normal nor should it have to be tolerated. I would suggest that you pose the question to Pentax and send links to select images, ask them how to remedy the problem and if they can't solve it then have your camera swapped for a new one. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Another k10D problem or just an old one?
On 31/01/07, David Weiss [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Light source was sunlight through the window. With the amount of snow on the ground, a lot of that light was reflected sunlight. I adjusted the white balance manually and it seemed fine. I am going to check it again with other light sources and some other subjects and without underexposure. Good move, this maybe the source of your problems, still very strange coloration though. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Another k10D problem or just an old one?
On 31/01/07, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You get reciprocity failure with film, why not with digital? Almost every time I see a problem with digital, it is the same type of scene. Someone takes an evenly lit white object, underexposes it 4 or so stops by stopping the lens way down, and then finds a problem. The technology ain't perfect, but at least you aren't whining about scratched negatives and lousy processing. Sorry Bill digicams don't exhibit reciprocity failure, just bad design and noise. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: IE7 and photo uploading
On 29/01/07, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Marnie, I'm afraid you're standing on the banana peal of the damned. Tech progress will forever create a perpetual Groundhog Day for the newbie. And with each new release greater depths of depression for the experienced user whist tying to negotiate the integrated software assistants. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Camera based SR vs. lens based IS?
On 29/01/07, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The market (many at the market) says that camera based SR is best at short focal lengths, and lens based IS is best at long focal length. What do you who have used SR for a while say? Truth or myth? We have had the theoretical debate, but what does practical use tell us? There was a thread along these same lines on dpreview that may be of interest to you: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=21749550 -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Kirk support for K10D
On 27/01/07, Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bought a Q/R plate from Kirk, for my K10D in early January. Like all their products I've purchased, No issues. Their response to the K10D is encouraging to me, like they're taking it as a serious entry by Pentax. With previous Pentax products, Kirk didn't seem too interested to supply items designed for a specific Pentax body - ie for the *ist D I had to buy a generic L bracket, while they had unique, made for the body L brackets for Canon Nikon bodies. As fantastic as they are my biggest problem with all these products is their predilection towards the Arca style quick release, if someone made some decent brackets in the popular Manfrotto QR mounts I'm sure that they would sell. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Camera based SR vs. lens based IS?
On 29/01/07, George Sinos [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just tagging onto the thread here to toss in my two cents. I guess this is one of those things that is a pretty simple decision for me. Even if I had a bag full of expensive IS lenses I'd want to have SR in the body for all of those plain old every day lenses. If I have SR in the body it works with every regular lens. I can turn it off if I want to mount an expensive super-duper tuned IS lens. The two can co-exist. This is purely a marketing problem. If you put it in the body, it will be very difficult to sell lenses that have the feature. Absolutely, both systems have their advantages and limitations. But the first of the big two to wrestle the appropriate patents from the little guys and implement both systems (and cleverly market the advantages of both) will be the winner. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: IE7 and photo uploading
On 29/01/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hmm. So far, every addition to Mac OS X has made it easier and more efficient to configure, faster and more productive to use. At least for my needs. Good for you, personally I feel much the same way when using a late Mac, but more constrained and more limited because the OS configuration is like a puzzle. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Cambridgeincolour
On 29/01/07, Peter Lacus [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Perhaps well known site to many of you but I've stumbled upon it just today. http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials.htm Lots of practical things are covered and also presentation itself is the best I've seen so far, easy to understand and illustrated on live pictures. Yes, great site, I've made reference to it here and on other forums over the years. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Kirk support for K10D
On 29/01/07, Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Make you wonder why Manfrotto doesn't sell them. They do but they are universal, expensive and bulky. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Olympian
On 28/01/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, after reading a few more messages, I realized that this was the Olympus SLR. I assume the sensor is similar in size to an APS-C? Sounds like a nice piece of equipment. It should be great for wedding photographers with that 4/3 format, which converts easily to 8x10 or 11 x14. Somewhat smaller than the Pentax APS sensors in fact, 18x13.5mm vs 23.5x15.7mm as such they have lower sensitivity and more noise at any given ISO. It's a beautifully designed camera though, after owning my E-10 and loving it I was sorely tempted however its low light performance was just too limiting for me. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Olympian
On 28/01/07, K.Takeshita [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 1/27/07 5:38 PM, Digital Image Studio, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Somewhat smaller than the Pentax APS sensors in fact, 18x13.5mm vs 23.5x15.7mm as such they have lower sensitivity and more noise at any given ISO. It's a beautifully designed camera though, after owning my E-10 and loving it I was sorely tempted however its low light performance was just too limiting for me. Firstly, I have to declare that I have no practical knowledge of 4/3 and never really seriously studied it. But Sigma being a member of 4/3 consortium, does using Foveon sensor solve much of sensor size related problems? It's could I guess, the Sigma SD9 sensor is 20.7x13.8 mm (9 microns per pixel), I'm not sure if it fits the 4/3 spec, the diagonal is too long (24.88mm vs the 4/3 standard 21.63mm), their mount certainly doesn't comply. Rumours are now rampant on Oly's imminent move and it ranges from use of Foveon, full live view, revolutionary EVF and compact size etc. Don't we love rumors :-) -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: IE7 and photo uploading
On 28/01/07, Patrice LACOUTURE (GMail) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: advocacy mode against microsoft plot to conquer the world This behaviour is a microsoft feature to force you and your web provider to upgrade the server software to be compatible with IE7, and in the process become incompatible with IE 6, then force more people to upgrade to IE7, then to Vista, then buy a new PC because Vista is Too Slow, which is mandatorily bundled with a new copy of Vista again, then migrate to the new Office version because they like the new Vista eye candy so much that they also want the new Office eye candy, then force everyone to migrate to the new Office to be able to read each other's new Office documents... you get the point. I chose to stick with good old Firefox, Thunderbird and OpenOffice for now, keep my old PC etc... and still have friends. /advocacy mode LOL, I'm a Firefox convert for all the reasons you state. But what really gets up my nose is that Adobe is jumping on the bandwagon too, XP or Vista for CS3 (yes I've heard the arguments why XP/Vista is required, it still sounds more like justification to extricate more cash) :-( -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Olympian (a salesperson's story) (long)
On 28/01/07, Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've always admired Olympus but I've been too heavily invested into Pentax to seriously consider making a change and I have always been a bit suspicious of the 4/3 system. I just can't see how it has much of a future given the small size of the sensor. Absolutely, fortunately Pentax still has room to move in the K-mount bodies (regardless if they look like they are heading the way of FF sensors or not at the moment). -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Eneloop batteries on DS or Flash?
On 27/01/07, Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Quick question Do Eneloops require a special charger of can they be charged on a standard NiMH charger? They are still Ni-HM chemistry so any charger capable of managing Ni-HM batteries will do, though to optimize performance you're best off using a charger that charges each cell independently rather than in sets of two or four. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Amazing used lens prices
On 27/01/07, John Whittingham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A alternaive is the 24. F2. I simply LOVE it. You'll never regeret getting ove of these. I believe it's the sharpest Petnax lens I have ever owned. It's incredibly good. Indeed, that's why I sold the A 24 f/2.8 LOL, I sold my A 24f/2.8, bought on FA24/2 wasn't happy, bought another, so then I had two, still wasn't happy, sold both FA24/2, bought another A 24f/2.8, mostly happy now. I still don't understand why the FA24/2 often gets such rave reviews. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: manually focusing a DSLR
On 27/01/07, Peter Lacus [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: actually it should be the other way around. ;-) Leica RF did come first, they do make a good match though. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax FA28/2.8 AL vs FA35/2 AL lenses: how do they compare?
On 27/01/07, Peter Lacus [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Paul, The K 28/3.5 might be the sharpest and best resolving 28 of them all. Unfortunately, it's as slow as a crippled mule. But I still use mine. if 3.5 is slow as a crippled mule, how would you characterize for example 16-45/4 zoom? It's a zoom of course, that implies all sort of optical nastiness and obesity to boot ;-) -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Published...
On 27/01/07, Juan Buhler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, The current issue of the British Black and White Photography magazine has a nice portfolio article about my photos, written by Mike Johnston, and including seven of my pictures. There isn't much online, but here is a link to their site: http://www.thegmcgroup.com/item--Black-and-White-Photography--1003BW.html Excellent, it's great to see a real photographer receive due credit! Well done mate! -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Amazing used lens prices
On 27/01/07, John Whittingham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At the risk of upsetting a lot of people the manual focus Smegma 24/2.8 Superwide II is the best bang for the buck, it's usuable wide open on the *ist D, little vignetting on film SLR's until f/4, my A 24/2.8 could only just match it by F/8 and then just. Yes the Smegma is a good lens optically but I've seen the helicoid grind to a halt in two of these units and quite a few where the focus scale was well out of alignment. The FA24/2, awesome from f/5.6 - F/11 Ah yes, but it's a big lens for a f5.6 and the corners still show pretty bad CA when used on DSLR bodies. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Extreme depth of field technique
On 27/01/07, Barry Rice [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm fairly confident that this is not a bit of greenscreen magic. But I'm trying to figure out the method. It probably would cost gadzillions, but wowif I could achieve that kind of perspective.. AFAIK they use a Panavision/Frazier Lens System: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frazier_lens -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Differences between the *istD, DS, DS2?
On 27/01/07, John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Personally I turn auto-review off, so it doesn't really matter to me whether or not the image that isn't being displayed has a histogram. If I'm reviewing images I'm already pushing buttons - one more push isn't going to make that much difference. After I got my K10D I reset my *ist D settings and set it up in party mode for use by anyone who cared to take some pics during our Christmas festivities. For years I had my *ist D set up with auto-review off but by default it's on and I just can't believe how distracting it is especially if you're working in marginal light without the flash, it drives me crazy. I'm much happier just hitting the review button when needed and then again for the histogram. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: aliasing/moire
On 27/01/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When I go to that URL, I see only code, no download. Firefox and Explorer on my WK2 machine simply ask if I wish to save or open the link, selecting save lands the intact DNG file on my drive.. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Differences between the *istD, DS, DS2?
On 27/01/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Different needs beg different uses: - I leave review on for 1 second most of the time, just enough to see if there are any saturation blinkies when I do a quick test shot. - When it becomes distracting photographing people, I turn it off. - When I'm working on a tripod, I leave it on for the maximum time and turn on the histogram display. When auto-review is off pressing the review button keeps the image on the screen for as long as it's required, no stuffing about in menus to change the MO. I tend to set up my cameras to work a certain way then leave it pretty much alone, changing them screws with my concentration. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: aliasing/moire
On 26/01/07, Peter Lacus [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Rob, that basically what I did (well, I used a slightly different technique using a paintbrush in color overlay mode, because it's perhaps faster on such a small area). You could always switch to quickmask and paint in the mask using the brush tool, then it's easy to modify the mask if need be. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Interesting K10D NR anomaly
At high ISO and long exposures my K10D appears to produce noisier images with NR switched on. With NR off my single hot pixel cluster is visible but the overall noise floor is significantly lower (can be seen when I adjust levels on the source images). http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=21801024 -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT - Taking Your Photography To The Next Level.
On 26/01/07, Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Interesting reading, well written, that most of us could benefit from. http://www.luminous-landscape.com/essays/next-level.shtml Personally I think George should stick to being a physician and give up on the self appointed post of sage photographer. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT - Taking Your Photography To The Next Level.
On 26/01/07, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: He did a much better job than Ken Rockwell's version of the skill rating scale. LOL, are you surprised (I say with a fake bronzed smile)! -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: about NiMH batteries (was: aliasing/moire)
On 26/01/07, Cory Papenfuss [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bottom line: Cheap cells illustrate a higher internal impedance than higher quality cells... even at the same mAH rating. That means they don't last as long before the camera thinks they're dead. Absolutely and it seems that even the top brand cells in the 2400-2500mAh region exhibit higher internal resistance than their 2100-2300mAh counterparts and as such actually last no longer in operation but tend to self discharge faster due to the higher density. The Sanyo Eneloop batteries are fantastic, they scaled back to a more workable 2100mAh per AA cell and gained low IR and far lower self discharge. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: about NiMH batteries (was: aliasing/moire)
On 26/01/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's what I do ... No battery maintenance required, just replace when exhausted. For my last trip to the UK, I carried four sets of AA Lithium disposables and had a fresh set in the body. After 1600 exposures, I had only just replaced the set that was in the body ... hmm, that body still has the second set in it! A pack of eight Eneloop 2100mAh cells costs me less than a set of eight AA Lithium disposables here. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: about NiMH batteries (was: aliasing/moire)
On 26/01/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A pack of four 2400 mAh NiMH cells costs about US$11, a pack of four AA Li disposables about $9, but with the latter ... when traveling ... I don't have to carry a charger, plug adapter, or whatever. Two sets of the AA Li disposable is 2200-2600 exposures. That would be four to five charge cycles on the NiMH batteries. I can charge them in my CompactDrive using the universal wall wart or in any 12v motor vehicle so it's not a bother to me as I don't have to carry anything extra. Still deliberating with myself whether to travel with my *ist D or K10D on my coming O/S jaunt, the size of the body charger and batteries may pose a bit of a problem as space will be limited and I'm still not that enamored with the performance of my K10D in low light. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: about NiMH batteries
On 26/01/07, graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ??? How can they have lower internal resistance and longer shelf life? That seems contradictory to me. The shelf life/self discharge is likely lower due to improved construction and materials. The cells internal resistance is a function of how their chemistry interacts with the electrodes, maximizing the capacity can reduce increase the internal resistance. Classic case in point, Supercaps, they offer capacitance in whole Farads and are marketed as permanent power options for memory back-up. The are essentially a little battery but they utilize classic electrolytic capacior chemistry however due to their extremely dense charge/volume they have exceedingly high internal resistance. (mind recent developments have lowered IR of certain types of these devices) Is the difference in self-discharge for the Eneloops over standard NiMH as much as they claim? I have been wondering about that for awhile, I have several NiMH setting around doing nothing simply because when I want to use something they are 3/4 dead from self-discharge. I am currently using lithium drycells in almost everything that takes AA's for that reason. They are very good, they come pre-charged ready for use and they are quoted as having a self discharge rate of 15% in a year vs 1% per day or worse for regular Ni-MH cells. http://www.eneloop.ca/eneloop_en.pdf http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=149804 -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: about NiMH batteries
On 26/01/07, Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'll try that again... The shelf life/self discharge rate of Eneloop cells is likely lower due to improved construction and materials. The cells internal resistance is a function of how their chemistry interacts with the electrodes, designing to maximize the capacity can lead to an increase in internal resistance. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Post firmware control changes are interesting
On 24/01/07, Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, even before the update, I was not sure how to se the wheels on my K10D, now I'm even more confused... but honestly happy to have the choices I have: kudos Pentax ! I have the habit (from my (P)Z-1) to have front wheel=speed, back wheel=aperture. The problem is, if I assign either EV comp or ISO I have a problem because the EV comp/ISO will be in the case of AV on the front wheel and in TV on the back wheel. I fear I will mix everything and have hard time to work like that. So I dunno ;) Yes, it's now almost to the point of too much choice :-) http://blogs.business2.com/business2blog/2006/03/the_downside_of.html -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: eBay Communications PART 2
On 24/01/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 1/24/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hope this is of use to someone :-) Yeah, it'll make me think twice about selling stuff on eBay (I've only ever bought). Cheers, Interesting story Cotty, but I think I can beat it. If you enjoy poking yourself in the eye with a blunt stick on occasion check out my little experience: http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio/temp/An_eBay_folly.html -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Asked to do a wedding.
On 25/01/07, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If somebody offered me the choice between photographing another wedding, and rolling around naked in an open plague pit whilst licking a leprous dog's bottom, I would choose the plague pit every time. I'm with you there, rolling about, don't necessarily fancy the naked component, though, if the alternative was shooting a wedding, I might consider. :-) -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT- eBay
On 25/01/07, Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There was an ebay URL there as well; I promise I did not hack into that site. They definitely strongly encourage users to leave feedback however it doesn't appear to be more than a recommendation on the US site, maybe the policy differs region to region? http://pages.ebay.com/help/feedback/feedback.html -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: A little *ist D statistics
On 25/01/07, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's a very interesting article on the state of the stock photo business: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/essays/micro-payment.shtml I wouldn't even consider getting into the stock photo business (as a photographer, anyway - as an agency it might be profitable!) Hi Mark, Thanks for pointing out that link, not great news. I've long been of the opinion that photography is a pursuit best enjoyed as a hobby. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: aliasing/moire
On 25/01/07, Peter Lacus [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: precisely my opinion as well. However today I did look at these pictures at work and I must admit they look considerably darker and muddier on the Macs (but quite good on the PCs). Just looking at the image using the levels tool it's plain that there is no highlight data above about 194. BTW if anyone wish to take a closer look I can send you the original .DNG file... Why not, my gmail account should handle it unless you can pop it on a web link for DL? You should check out this thread, the moire in this shot is amazing and seems to be electronic and tied in somehow to over saturation vs the flickering fluorescent lighting: http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=21377398 Few more questions: 1. My camera is set to AdobeRGB color space. Does it matter when shooting to RAW? I think it shouldn't but... No it only affect the embedded jpg as does the WB setting etc 2. Completely unrelated, but I'd like to hear about your experiences. I bought ultra fast Uniross AA charger complete with 4x AA 2100 NiMH accumulators. The charger can charge them in about 15 minutes and IMHO it's reasobably well specified - all channels are independent, it monitors delta U and temperature and even cools down accus during the recharging. However these accus did last just about 100 RAW pictures after first two charges, which is not very much and even manual states something about few hundreds of shots on one charge (but probably JPEGs). Is this normal with istDs? They should allow at least 5x that many shots per charge, maybe you have a bad cell in the set? -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Lets see how gmail hold up here
On 25/01/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone have any idea why my mail from me to the list is not going to the inbox, but i find it when i click on the All Mail tag. Can't fiqure this one. Mine does the same and I can't figure it out either, didn't bother me enough to try actually. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: MF Film vs 6MP Digital--sample pics
On 23/01/07, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Someone will find fault because it isn't a proper test. I find it to be very strong anecdotal evidence though. And the differences only become more apparent when using a good dedicated film scanner to scan a shot made using a modern MF lens. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Mount Kilimanjaro
On 24/01/07, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know it's disappearing. But I flew over it in Feb/Mar 1998 and there was a fair bit of snow on top. Good God, get your facts straight man! ;-) -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT- eBay
On 24/01/07, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've run into a couple of sellers who won't leave feedback until the buyer has left feedback. In these instances, I was tempted to leave negative feedback at the last second, better judgement for once ruled the day. However, I won't deal with those sellers again, being suspicious that their business paractices are perhaps a bit shady. From my experience the vast majority of sellers are like this, it definitely seems to be the rule more than the exception. I'm generally a prompt payer as a buyer yet there are many instances where I've not received feedback until well after I've left feedback or not at all. As a seller I virtually always leave feedback once payment has cleared in my account. The exception might be where the buyer is obviously belligerent and potentially a source of trouble ie suggests that I deviate from my terms post auction for instance demanding that I accept Paypal payments, credit card payments, escrow etc when my terms state plainly that they are not options. I've mainly sold on eBay and I've only ever received one negative from an idiot who simply changed his mind about his interest in the transaction and left me a neg without warning. I've left more feedback than I've received, I guess in part because I don't use it as leverage. Then again some people are just lazy and either don't understand the feedback concept or simply can't be bothered, those people never bid on my auctions again. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Lets see how gmail hold up here
On 24/01/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Seems Safari like gmail. I have options to expand and collapse the threads. Using it at work with Winblows NT does not give me these options, or atleast i should say, in a different, screwed up sort of way. That would be due to a browser deficit, Firefox is a free browser and works quite well with Gmail -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: A little *ist D statistics
On 23/01/07, Mark Cassino [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That was about all my budget could handle and it simply was not enough for serious stock shooting (back when there was a viable market for stock photos.) Hi Mark, I'd be interested if you could expand a bit further on your statement above, how has the stock photo market transformed since you've been involved? Cheers, -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Amazing used glass prices
On 24/01/07, Amita Guha [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Rob, do you have a link for that FA 300? I think that's the one I'm going to sell next. I don't know if he was just lucky but I hope you do as well: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=220060064881 You guys should see the prices I got for my Limited lenses on ebay. Over $700 each for each of the 77mms, and $835 for the 31mm. Needless to say, I'm pretty happy... No doubt, I wish I could cash in too, unfortunately it's not possible in my current circumstances. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: aliasing/moire
On 24/01/07, Peter Lacus [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Even ACR with its magical Color Noise Reduction Tool failed to correct these artifacts completely. What do you do when it occurs to you? Use of lower quality lens would probably help as such lens will provide additional anti-aliasing filter on its own, but I don't believe that those are so-called digitally optimized lenses... :-) From recollection the AA filter in the *ist Ds was a higher frequency than the *ist D which many complained wasn't as sharp as its contemporaries from other manufacturers, there's always a trade off. The fact is that most decent lenses stopped down a little will out resolve the 6MP DSLRs so if the AA filter has been selected to provide a bit more apparent sharpness some occasionally aliasing in the captures will be the outcome. How the camera's processor or RAW file convertor software manages it depends on how clever the software is. Personally I've rather the camera was engineered to minimize the occurrence however in certain conditions (which you found) occasionally even a spacial frequency of multiples of the native resolution will cause visible aliasing. As others have mentioned the crops are dark but of course that's nothing to do with the aliasing which is plainly visible as a rainbow across the grille of the right vehicle after auto-level adjustment. Looking at the blue bus sign at the rear it's obviously that the grill bar frequency is far less than the system resolution, so in this case I'd suggest that it's more a problem in the RAW convertor, ie how it deals with regular high frequency pattern data. The colour noise reduction tool isn't designed to manage aliasing errors, it's primary purpose is to manage chroma noise which becomes more prevalent as ISO is increased. It's really a case of suck it and see, sometimes RAW software doesn't behave the optimally so we have to compromise. In the case of the radiator grille I'd simply create a rough mask and desaturate it. Cheers, -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Bionic Eyes?
On 24/01/07, Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/n/a/2007/01/22/national/a105720S56.DTL I was talking about this very thing to a friend of mine who become totally blind though complications related to diabetes the other day. Thanks for pointing out the article. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: aliasing/moire
On 24/01/07, Peter Lacus [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: With regards to EV compensation - you are probably right, this was frame No.76 shot on autopilot (apart from manual focusing). I've never used matrix metering on my Pentax cameras before (because they didn't offer any) so the purpose of there shots is also to learn how the camera behaves in the various lighting conditions and what results I can expect. The matrix metering obviously took account of the traffic signal lamp in this case. The image overall is low key and the crops if not considered in context may look underexposed but overall I think that the image successfully conveys the feel of the light at the time. You could always massage the levels to brighten it up and add more contrast/punch and then oversaturate it to blazes so it looked more like near everyone else's idealized images of course, maybe even give it the HDR treatment ;-) -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT- eBay
On 24/01/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's really quite simple. Positive feedback from the buyer indicates that they are pleased with the merchandise. Only when they indicate that they are pleased is the transaction complete. To leave feedback before the buyer okays the merchandise is foolish. The true jerk is the seller who does so. The seller who is confident that the goods that go were as represented should have nothing to fear but the occasional person who is an aberration to the norm (but that's the same in all areas of living of course). Generally the buyers response to your emails combined with their eBay feedback provides a fair indication of how easy they will be to deal with That's one big reason why the checkout system doesn't work for me as a seller. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: aliasing/moire
On 24/01/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Perhaps I'm wrong but I don't believe this was shot at night. It's far too dark for a daylight exposure, even on a cloudy day. Yes, it's a bit under, I just looked again, no lights on the vehicles, I should have noticed. However relative to the original question re aliasing the relevance of exposure is minimal at best. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Post firmware control changes are interesting
On 24/01/07, George Sinos [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been playing with the new control options after installing the firmware upgrade. I assigned ISO to the unused dials in Av and Tv mode. It's interesting, watching the shutter speed, aperture and ISO displays in the viewfinder while adjusting the dials. This certainly changes things, doesn't it? It feels like a different, in some ways more responsive camera. I'm interested to hear your reactions after you get a chance to experiment a bit. I've set up my K10D similarly and now there are only a couple of exposure modes I'll really ever need to use. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT- eBay
On 24/01/07, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a perfect world, you might be right, Godfrey. But in the real world, unscrupulous buyers frequently try to rip off legitimate sellers. Leaving feedback before the buyer has approved the merchandise only encourages that behavior. Do as you wish, but beware of rip-off artists. How can the buyer rip off the seller when the seller is the party holding the cash? I state quite plainly in my auction details that take no responsibility for shipping past the point that it falls into the hands of the shipper nominated by the buyer. If the goods are lost or damaged it's not my problem and I've never received a complaint about inadequate packaging (which I supply for free in 99.9% of cases). If the buyers aren't pleased with the condition of the item I always have high res images which I can refer to, if it's a genuine case of the item not responding as it should I will offer to refund the buyer on receipt of the goods so long as they are adequately re-packed but again I don't offer to cover shipping costs as I didn't force them to bid from where ever they did. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT- eBay
On 24/01/07, J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: WRONG, you are continuing to assume that all buyers are reasonable and ethical. Sellers cant give pos FB until the buyer agrees the deal was good and done by giving the seller a pos feedback first. Feedback is for entire completed transactions, not just listings made or payments sent. Feedback for the buyer and seller is obviously independent, otherwise eBay would implement a mechanism to ensure that the feedback posted between buyer and seller was complementary. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT- eBay
On 24/01/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And if they give me bad feedback in an unjustified manner, I go to the auction host and have them remove it. Be thankful nobody has ever given you negative feedback, unfortunately even if illegitimately posted it can be very difficult to force it to be removed. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT- eBay
On 24/01/07, graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just to prove that it is not just in my mind, yesterday I received the leather to redo the radio. Perfect transaction! Just the way they all should be. Of course, leather, unlike electronics and cameras, does not require special packing. But fast shipping, bulletproof packing, and as good as, or better than, described should be the goal of every eBay seller. They are mine, when I am the seller. Maybe eBay needs a new rating system, something like: 4- Service and merchandise beyond reasonable expectations. 3- Service and merchandise meets expectations 2- Service and merchandise did not meet expectations. 1- Service and merchandise far below expectations. 0- Deliberate misrepresentation or merchandise not received. Zero's will be suspended, and upon verification banned. A performance figure ie a performance average that is a function of a multiple choice survey that's imposed on buyers and sellers could provide good information along side the conventional feedback system. As the users performance figure wouldn't be linked inextricably to any particular id it could encourage people to be more honest in their appraisals of the deal than they often are through fear of retaliatory feedback. Unfortunately I suspect we're stuck with what we've got and now with the recent changes to the system where it obscures the bidder IDs I'm feeling a little less confident as a seller. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT- eBay
On 24/01/07, J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What's your point in the context of my quote? I dont get it. You stated: Feedback is for entire completed transactions, not just listings made or payments sent. This is plainly false, otherwise eBay would have implemented a mechanism whereby feedback couldn't be left independently by buyer and seller in any completed transaction. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: somebody else's gallery
On 23/01/07, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.pbase.com/mikerigel/image/71302882 He has some good work posted. I just stumbled upon a gallery of some particularly good work too: http://www.motljus.com/motljus5_0.php?language=english -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Amazing used lens prices
Well now I'm sad that I don't have a dispensable stash of old Pentax glass: Hard to find SMC Pentax-A 24mm f/2.8. Excellent -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Amazing used glass prices
Well now I'm sad that I don't have a stash of dispensable old Pentax glass: Hard to find SMC Pentax-A 24mm f/2.8. Excellent Approximately US $355.66 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=250076095661 SMC PENTAX -F 1.7X AF ADAPTER MINT CONDITION LENS W/BOX US $355.55 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=110077859990 SMC Pentax-FA* 1,4/85 IF ABSOLUTE RARITÄT Approximately US $1,633.97 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=180071704892 Pentax SMC P-FA* 300mm f/4.5 ED IF AF Telephoto Lens -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Official K10D Firmware v1.10
On 23/01/07, Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.pentaximaging.com/customer_care/show_firmware?firmId=8793673 And as expected the official release .bin file compares byte for byte to the pre-release firmware files. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Official K10D Firmware v1.10
On 23/01/07, Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Digital Image Studio wrote: And as expected the official release .bin file compares byte for byte to the pre-release firmware files. I'm still not installing unknown binaries from unknown sources into any of the computing devices I own. I figure it's only a US$900 device and even if I had to pay for a repair it can't cost more than the price of a new one to remedy. It's a matter of the degree of risk that the owner is prepared to accept. Personally I'd never risk racing motor vehicles. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Hoya might sell Pentax?
On 23/01/07, K.Takeshita [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just reporting what I learned. I personally do not make much of it at this point. Pentax would continue to be a unique player in this biz, whether Hoya like it or not. The only problem is that Hoya will strip the components from Pentax that will bolster it's product range and expertise and eliminate major competition in one swoop. The jettisoned Pentax would have to survive on very limited product ranges. None of this should be a surprise to anyone, it's just business. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Film vs. Digital - not a religion
On 22/01/07, Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: To me this question is not a religion - just at matter of choosing the right gear for the job. Well, I know Luminous Landscape says a Canon 1Ds does better than a scan from a Pentax 6x7. http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/shootout.shtml There are also plenty of tests which prove the contrary too and in each case the difference is small enough to be irrelevant at the end of the day. But from an equipment cost perspective it's probably still better value to shoot MF film and scan than to buy a full frame body. That said my SO recently returned from a business conference with a USB memory stick full of shots from the proceedings. A couple of group shots were made using a Canon 5D and they looked good though the faces didn't show quite the level of detail that I would expect from similar shots made using my Mamiya 7. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Macro stand setup
On 21/01/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Maybe also consider a tripod like the Manfrotto 055Pro: http://db.manfrotto.com/product/templates/itemalone.php3?itemid=812 It allows the centre column to be removed and re-mounted horizontally. It's well suited to macro copy work is a bit more versatile than a dedicated copy stand IMHO. For lighting, a couple of cheap desk lamps would be good enough (assuming your shooting digital), as the white balance can be dialed in to suit the lights. The only problem is that it's not that precise so for ease of set-up and repeatability I think some kind of copy stand even jerry rigged would be better. I used to have a copy stand adaptor for my old LPL-7700 enlarger, the head popped off the stand and the copy adaptor went on, sweet. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: I toot just toot won toot toot !?
On 19/01/07, F Mckenty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Horn blowers anomalous would like to introduce it's new member: sir Francis Pentaxshooter Proudfoot Mckenty! LOL, well done, toot away I say ;-) -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D pre-release firmware 1.10 now wireless flash
On 19/01/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So did you take the risk install it? Not saying, but if I did it worked well, I guess ;-) -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Unemployed
On 20/01/07, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've read that Mr. Mom isn't received well by most stay-at-home-dads, but I don't care if anyone calls me that. I've been called worse and gotten over it rather quickly. Welcome to the club! -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D: Discovered Hot Pixel on my New Camera
On 19/01/07, John Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just wondering If other on the list think this is anything to worry about overall. I discovered that my new (Nov 06) K10 has a hot (or dead) pixel. I hadn't noticed in my initial images, but looking at some recent low light pics it is clearly there as well as the earlier overlooked shots. Haven't run a dead pixel test on my K10D yet but my *ist D has quite a few, a couple of which make occasionally it into shots before the subtractive NR kicks in. WRT replacement policy, unlike monitors I've never seen a published spec on what is an acceptable/tolerable number of hot/stuck pixels according to Pentax. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Camera sold, but worries remain (yet another eBay question)
On 20/01/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's an example of how fuckface hurls the first personal insult of a thread. He will of course deny it, but he will always be just plain old fuckface. By the way, he's wrong. And he's fuckface. Only if you can clear your PP account before that manage to whip back the cash. PP is no bank. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 21 limited vs 16-45 f4
On 20/01/07, Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can offer a roundabout comparison: I have tested the FA 20 F2.8 against the DA 16-45 set to 20 mm. The test was for sharpness, with the subject a mud-brick wall. The FA 20 definitely wins. I have tested the FA 20 agains the DA 21. Same test for sharpness. They are very, very close. I call it a draw. Therefore I would be very confident that the DA 21 is sharper than the DA 16-45 at 21 mm. Likely, the 16-45 appears to offer peak performance at around 30mm interpolating the test results found at: http://www.pictchallenge-archives.net/TESTNUM/BxuREV7.html -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Unemployed
On 20/01/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have no children but work out of my home, make my own schedule, and do a lot of the day to day Mr Mom stuff. LOL, give me high pressure employment or a busy consultancy or a zoo full of animals to tend to and I'd be far less busy. -- Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio//publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
