Re: laptop recommendation
On Dec 8, 2010, at 12:46 AM, John Sessoms wrote: OTOH, Time Machine ... not having any way to turn it off so it won't bug me Do you want to use 'LaCie' to back up your hard drive? every time I plug it into the school's computer. If the school wants the computer backed up let 'em buy their own damn drives. All I want to do is save my school work. If the program was worth a damn, you could tell it NO one time and tell it not to ever ask you about it again. Windoze can do that, why can't Mac? Try this. Create a file called '.com.apple.timemachine.donotpresent' at the root of your portable drive. You might find it easier to do this with the Terminal using the following command. touch /Volumes/The Name of Your Drive/.com.apple.timemachine.donotpresent I am pretty sure I have see the option to never use a drive in the Time Machine UI but perhaps something is amiss for you. -- Matthew -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: monitors
On Nov 30, 2010, at 8:03 PM, Gonz wrote: You guys have any experiences good or bad with any particular brands of 24 LCD monitors? I'm looking for a good 24 (or larger) monitor for photo-editing. I looked at Dell's website and found one for a very good price, but a couple of comments really made it sound like it was a bad choice. Does 5ms response time (vs 3ms) really make that much of a difference? Here is a pretty good review site. http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/ I have actually been eyeing the NEC PA241W which also comes in a version that is bundled with the SpectraViewII calibrator. http://www.necdisplay.com/Products/Product/?product=ddb066be-36e2-4093-a4d6-00251d50dd2c I dearly love my current Sun Microsystems 24 inch LCD but more for sentimental reasons than it being a great panel for photo editing. -- Matthew -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Freebie: KatzEye Focusing Screen - way late entry
On 11/23/10 1:36 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: I'd love to buy a like new K-7. Unfortunately my budget just won't stretch that far right now. ;-D I know it's way late; I've been sort of busy, but, if no one else has already claimed the KatzEye, I'd be interested in having it. ;-D As Ted already mentioned, he claimed the KatzEye. But that K-7 is all boxed up and ready to go to a new home! :-) -- Matthew -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Oh frabjous day
I've not head of criscam before but are they generally preferred over sending something into Pextax directly for repair? I recall Pentax U.S. contracted out there repair services somewhat recently. On 11/19/10 2:03 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: My FA31 has come galumphing home. A few weeks ago I went to use it, and felt some grit in the focusing mechanism. Fortunately, I had the sense to put it away, and not use it anyways. I sent it off to criscam, and it came back fairly promptly. The cost was $73 for cleaning and servicing plus $12 for shipping. Interestingly, it only has a 6 month warranty, I had thought that it was supposed to be 12 months. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Oh frabjous day
On 11/19/10 3:17 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Nov 19, 2010, at 12:20 PM, Matthew Montgomery wrote: I've not head of criscam before but are they generally preferred over sending something into Pextax directly for repair? I recall Pentax U.S. contracted out there repair services somewhat recently. They are the official Pentax repair site. Ah I see. Thanks! I've had two repairs done by them. They actually did more than they charged for on the K20. When I sent my K20 off to Pentax after it had been dropped, it took a long time, and still had problems when it came back. When I sent it back, it was in Colorado for so long without being repaired they eventually replaced it. All in all, I've actually had better luck with criscam than I did with Pentax in Colorado. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: digital bw
I use Matt Kloskowski's black and white presets as a starting point at times. http://lightroomkillertips.com/2009/presets-better-black-and-whites/ On Nov 18, 2010, at 1:45 PM, Tim Bray wrote: In fact, I've used the LR low-contrast and high-contrast presets for making BW and they do pretty well. I always tinker but on a couple occasions just went almost entirely with the preset, because it was so good. -Tim On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 11:32 AM, David Parsons parsons.da...@gmail.com wrote: Yeah, LR has sliders for each color (10 or 12 different colors and shades, IIRC). I really like how LR handles BW conversions. On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 2:21 PM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: On Nov 18, 2010, at 2:02 PM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: I've been looking at a lot of digital bw work this week. When you digitroids do this, do you employ filters like we filmaniacs do? I'm thinking that this might be a good Saturday a.m. experiment. When I look at the work on Pentax photo gallery, the Bw efforts seem to share a common fault: 3 tones -- near-black, near-white, zone 6. There just is not the tonal variance. That's probably the result of sloppy conversions. I don't employ filters, but I convert using the ACR BW function, which allows you to control the gray level of each color independently. It's actually superior to BW film in many ways. I believe Lightroom offers similar conversion features. Paul Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://kerygmainstitute.org He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- David Parsons Photography http://www.davidparsonsphoto.com Aloha Photographer Photoblog http://alohaphotog.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Matthew Montgomery matt...@electricjunk.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Possibly stupid question re: K-x ISO range
On Nov 18, 2010, at 5:51 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote: Actually, when I went to change it, it appears I was right, according to the dialogue on the menu screen. Do you have d-range highlight correction on? That will sacrifice the lowest ISO setting. On: Enables ISO sensitivity from 100 to 12800 Off: ISO sensitivity can be set from 200 to 6400 Curious, that. On 11/18/2010 5:40 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote: Ah! I see. I thought by expanded it meant expanding the range from 200-6400 to 100-12800. In that case, I'll just turn off the expanded sensitivity, since I've yet to encounter an instance where its use was particularly desirable. Thanks! -- Walt On 11/18/2010 5:33 PM, John Francis wrote: On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 04:39:29PM -0600, Walter Gilbert wrote: HI all, I've been meaning to ask this for some time now, but just keep forgetting to. Anyway, here goes: From day one of ownership, I've had the expanded sensitivity enabled on my K-x. I can force it manually all the way up to the 12800 top-end limit, but have yet to figure out a way to get it to shoot at 100 -- not Shutter Priority, or any other. The camera is clearly capable of shooting at that low a sensitivity, as it's indicated in the auto-ISO range (though I've yet to see a shot come out of it with that indicated in the EXIF data. So, what gives? I can't understand the rationale for allowing one to force the camera all the way to the top end of its range, where IQ suffers, but not at the bottom end, where one presumes it would benefit. Is there something I can do about this? I believe you've answered your own question. AFAIK, if you turn off expanded sensitivity you'll be able to use ISO 100. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Matthew Montgomery matt...@electricjunk.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Freebie: KatzEye Focusing Screen
Hi all, I figured someone here might be interested in a freebie KatzEye focusing screen for the K10D/K20D. It is in OK shape but has a few scratches from a botched install by yours truly. Honestly, it didn't bother me when using it but I couldn't bring myself to try and sell it due to this. I'm currently using a K-7, um with a K-5 on the way, so it really is of no use to me. By the way anyone want to buy a like new K-7? :-) -- Matthew Montgomery matt...@electricjunk.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS Friday: D-BG2 Battery Grip and Battery for the K10D/K20D
Hi all, I recently upgraded to a K-7 and am selling my previous battery grip (D-BG2) and spare battery (D-LI50). All in excellent shape. Because of my packaging pack-rat nature, I have all the original boxes, manuals etc. If anyone is interested, I am looking for $100 US plus shipping. http://photos.electricjunk.com/photos/802883125_VMqZr-L.jpg Thanks. -- Matthew Montgomery matt...@electricjunk.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: pef vs dng
At least with my K10D, I found that the lens metadata wasn't retained when shooting DNG in-camera. This is a big deal for me as I like to view what images I have taken with what lens. What I do is shoot PEF and import into Lightroom as compressed DNGs. I am quite happy with this arrangement as the lens metadata is retained and available for filtering. I've no idea if this has been changed in more recent cameras. I shoot with a K20D now but have never reverified this behavior. -- Matthew Montgomery matt...@electricjunk.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: pef vs dng
On Oct 5, 2009, at 1:05 PM, John Francis wrote: On Mon, Oct 05, 2009 at 11:32:26AM -0500, Matthew Montgomery wrote: At least with my K10D, I found that the lens metadata wasn't retained when shooting DNG in-camera. That is incorrect. There is nothing in a PEF that isn't in a DNG file. Interesting. Perhaps a more apt description is at the time I was using the K10D when I shot DNG in-camera no lens metadata was able to be read by Lightroom. If I shot PEF in-camera and converted to DNG during import into Lightroom, the lens metadata was available. Based on this, I just left it on PEF and haven't looked back since. This would have been the version of Lightroom (1.x) that was out when the K10D was the current model and when I first tested. Since the K10D DNGs aren't compressed I was converting the in-camera DNG via the import. Perhaps I was hitting some bug? It was previously confirmed that this didn't occur with the K20D so I just tried it. My in-camera DNG was saved to a 24.2 MB file. Upon import/conversion using Lightroom v2.4 the resulting DNG is 14.7 MB. All the metadata is there as one would expect. I don't have my K10D anymore but my guess, based on your description, is that I was running into something with *that* version of Lightroom. It certainly has improved on the EXIF front as when I first got the 35mm limited it didn't recognize the lens ID but this was fixed in either v2.3 or v2.4 if I recall. Glad to know there really wasn't any missing info from the camera version. That was sort of shocking to me at the time. :-) -- Matthew Montgomery matt...@electricjunk.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Katz Eye K7 Focusing screen now available
On Sep 7, 2009, at 8:21 PM, Tim Bray wrote: On Mon, Sep 7, 2009 at 12:55 PM, Christine Aguilacagu...@earthlink.net wrote: just received this from Katz Eye: So, would anyone like to speak up and argue either that a Katz-eye will change my life and pictures dramatically for the better, or that it's irrelevant or even harmful? -T I got one for my K20D and am on the fence about regretting my decision. I managed to put a couple scratches on it during installation, it is very very delicate. In hindsight, I'd recommend practicing the open/close procedure with the stock screen before giving it a go. Overall, I like that it evokes the feel of my Spotmatic. This was the camera that got me into photography. If you aren't doing any extensive manual focus and are confident in your auto- focus calibration I'd say skip it. It is a pretty hefty price to pay for nostalgia. As a product I think it is great and fills a nice niche. I've had no problems with exposure and the company is very responsive to support questions. A great experience there but I'm simply not sure the expense was warranted for my current style of photography. -- Matthew Montgomery matt...@electricjunk.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: CMOS vs. CCD colours?
On Jul 30, 2009, at 1:22 PM, paul stenquist wrote: Adobe has worked out K7 specs for PSCS4 ACR. RAW images open nicely in that converter. Paul Lightroom 2.4 lists support for the K-7. Out of curiosity, is this the version used that renders the K-7 RAW files so poorly? On Jul 30, 2009, at 12:33 PM, Charles Robinson wrote: On Jul 30, 2009, at 10:26, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: The issue is that Lightroom does not have any calibration tables for the K7 as yet, AFAIK. So the thing to do is get the DNG Profile Editor, shoot a couple of controlled tests with a Macbeth Color Checker or equivalent, and create a good calibration profile for it. Install that as the default to use when processing K7 RAW files and your colors should be accurate. That's a big 10-4.. the RAW files I shot with the k7 last night look HORRIBLE in Lightroom at the moment. Very bright, and a severe magenta shift. It figures that with something brand-new that it's not all sorted out in Adobe-land yet. Patience -- Matthew Montgomery matt...@electricjunk.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New K20D: Focus Indicator Lights
On Mar 18, 2009, at 8:25 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: How long has it been since you purchased the K20D? BH is always willing to do a replacement, and I would think can make up a body only kit if they have a body/lens kit on hand. Still have plenty of time. Only took delivery last Friday. BTW, I did finally compare my K20D and K10D, and the view of the focus screen through the viewfinder is identical. Thanks a lot. I appreciate you comparing. Paul On Mar 17, 2009, at 11:40 PM, Matthew Montgomery wrote: On Mar 17, 2009, at 10:31 AM, AlunFoto wrote: Two possible reasons I am aware of are misaligned prism, and/or misaligned diopter lenses. I remember I managed to put my thumb into the viewfinder of my MZ-S while picking it up from the bag once, and ended up with a situation quite similar to what you describe. Jostein Thanks everyone. Got the usual send it in for repair. Currently BH is out of stock on the body only so a replacement might be some time in coming. I may just send the K20D in before I put the K10D up for sale. 2009/3/17 Matthew Montgomery matt...@electricjunk.com: Warning, slightly obsessive post. I posted this over at pentaxforums.com as well but would like to see if any of you have ever encountered something similar. I just got a new K20D as an upgrade for my K10D. One thing I noticed right off as a difference, is that the focus indicator lights on the K20D are slightly lower than on the K10D. By way of illustration, here is sort of what I see when it is set to the center point. The dash and the underscore represent the indicator light. K10D ( - ) K20D ( _ ) Another data point is that, with the viewfinder firmly planted, if I move my eye slightly toward the far left indicator light it disappears. If I am looking straight ahead I am able to see this light. Again this is a stark contrast to my K10D in which all the lights are bright on consistent no matter where I look in the viewfinder. It seems like something is misaligned. Could it simply be the focus screen? Visually the focus screen seems OK, lines are straight etc. Nothing seems out of whack with the actual auto focus so I've half a mind to just disable the superimposed indicator lights. I pretty much just use the center point anyway. -- Matthew -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Roofline and Smokestack
On Mar 17, 2009, at 9:13 AM, frank theriault wrote: On Fri, Mar 13, 2009 at 11:39 PM, Matthew Montgomery matt...@electricjunk.com wrote: I have always liked this bit of roofline in my neighborhood. This was my first attempt at capturing it and I am sure I will try again. Seems to work well as a square crop. http://electricjunk.smugmug.com/gallery/7592962_3zit3/1/490895320_XMUgo#490895320_XMUgo-A-LB -- Matthew I like it. I don't think it's tilted. Some wags on this list will tell you that's because ~I'm~ a bit tilted, but seriously, to me what may look like tilt of the smokestack looks to me like a perspective thing. If you straightened it, I think the wall would look all wrong. Yeah. Leveling on the wall look the best to me. I like the colours (lovely blue sky) and the spare, simple composition. I don't think you need a re-do. I like it a great deal as is. Thanks a lot Frank. -- Matthew -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
New K20D: Focus Indicator Lights
Warning, slightly obsessive post. I posted this over at pentaxforums.com as well but would like to see if any of you have ever encountered something similar. I just got a new K20D as an upgrade for my K10D. One thing I noticed right off as a difference, is that the focus indicator lights on the K20D are slightly lower than on the K10D. By way of illustration, here is sort of what I see when it is set to the center point. The dash and the underscore represent the indicator light. K10D ( - ) K20D ( _ ) Another data point is that, with the viewfinder firmly planted, if I move my eye slightly toward the far left indicator light it disappears. If I am looking straight ahead I am able to see this light. Again this is a stark contrast to my K10D in which all the lights are bright on consistent no matter where I look in the viewfinder. It seems like something is misaligned. Could it simply be the focus screen? Visually the focus screen seems OK, lines are straight etc. Nothing seems out of whack with the actual auto focus so I've half a mind to just disable the superimposed indicator lights. I pretty much just use the center point anyway. -- Matthew -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO - Three Plugs and No Sparks
On Mar 17, 2009, at 11:50 AM, Gonz wrote: Excellent shot. Brilliant colors and contrast, and nice composure too! I agree. I tend to like these kinds of detail shots. Very nice. - gonz On 3/17/09, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: G'day all I came across an old tractor late one afternoon at Lightning Ridge in outback New South Wales. The low angle of the sun highlighted the rust and old red paint on the engine block and produced a very vivid image. Cropped a little. http://www.blognow.com.au/PESO/130585/Three_Plugs_and_No_Sparks.html Jeers, brickbats and raspberries accepted Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - The way an email service should be -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Rhetoric is a poor substitute for action, and we have trusted only to rhetoric. If we are really to be a great nation, we must not merely talk; we must act big. - Theodore Roosevelt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New K20D: Focus Indicator Lights
On Mar 17, 2009, at 10:31 AM, AlunFoto wrote: Two possible reasons I am aware of are misaligned prism, and/or misaligned diopter lenses. I remember I managed to put my thumb into the viewfinder of my MZ-S while picking it up from the bag once, and ended up with a situation quite similar to what you describe. Jostein Thanks everyone. Got the usual send it in for repair. Currently BH is out of stock on the body only so a replacement might be some time in coming. I may just send the K20D in before I put the K10D up for sale. 2009/3/17 Matthew Montgomery matt...@electricjunk.com: Warning, slightly obsessive post. I posted this over at pentaxforums.com as well but would like to see if any of you have ever encountered something similar. I just got a new K20D as an upgrade for my K10D. One thing I noticed right off as a difference, is that the focus indicator lights on the K20D are slightly lower than on the K10D. By way of illustration, here is sort of what I see when it is set to the center point. The dash and the underscore represent the indicator light. K10D ( - ) K20D ( _ ) Another data point is that, with the viewfinder firmly planted, if I move my eye slightly toward the far left indicator light it disappears. If I am looking straight ahead I am able to see this light. Again this is a stark contrast to my K10D in which all the lights are bright on consistent no matter where I look in the viewfinder. It seems like something is misaligned. Could it simply be the focus screen? Visually the focus screen seems OK, lines are straight etc. Nothing seems out of whack with the actual auto focus so I've half a mind to just disable the superimposed indicator lights. I pretty much just use the center point anyway. -- Matthew -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Roofline and Smokestack
On Mar 14, 2009, at 1:36 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On Fri, Mar 13, 2009 at 10:52:00PM -0500, Matthew Montgomery wrote: On Mar 13, 2009, at 10:39 PM, Matthew Montgomery wrote: I have always liked this bit of roofline in my neighborhood. This was my first attempt at capturing it and I am sure I will try again. Seems to work well as a square crop. http://electricjunk.smugmug.com/gallery/7592962_3zit3/1/490895320_XMUgo#490895320_XMUgo-A-LB Alternative link outside of the Gallery itself. I have noticed SmugMug having issues with newer versions of Safari. http://electricjunk.smugmug.com/photos/490895320_XMUgo-L.jpg It looks a lot nicer on my monitor at home. I didn't know monitors had purple fringing. I like it. Do you mean to have the smokestack at a slight angle? Thanks. I made the crop to be close to level with the horizontal crack in the wall near the bottom of the frame. -- Matthew -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- The fastest way to get your question answered on the net is to post the wrong answer. Larry Colen l...@red4est.comhttp://www.red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Roofline and Smokestack
On Mar 14, 2009, at 5:44 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: Bob W wrote: I have always liked this bit of roofline in my neighborhood. This was my first attempt at capturing it and I am sure I will try again. Seems to work well as a square crop. http://electricjunk.smugmug.com/gallery/7592962_3zit3/1/490895 320_XMUgo#490895320_XMUgo-A-LB I understand the appeal, and that little bit of light is very beautiful. But I think there's probably a better composition to be found which will do it more justice. What Bob said. There's a great photo there. Keep working with the subject and looking for good lighting conditions. Thanks for the comments everyone. I think I need to try composing from slightly different angle in order to better handle the relationship between the chimney and wall. A more interesting sky never hurts too. - Matthew -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Random topic for the day...
On Mar 13, 2009, at 10:57 PM, David Savage wrote: So after close to 5 years of DSLR ownership today I had a first. I physically cleaned a sensor (on the K10D to be precise). Up until today I always managed to get rid of the dirt with a blower bulb. But the stuff on this sensor was well truly stuck on. I finally had a use for my Pantax cleaning kit . The thing worked a treat. It was all done in less than a minute (took longer to read the instructions :-) So I highly recommend the Pentax Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1 kit to anyone. It's dead easy to use cheaper than a lot of the cleaning systems on the market. I just got a K20D to replace my K10D, couldn't resist the price. To my dismay though it came with a nice visible spec of dust on the sensor. I see the manual lists the official cleaning kit as an accessory. What an up-sell strategy, shipping a new body with dust already present. ;-) Going to get the blower out later today and hopefully make my new camera like new. - Matthew -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Roofline and Smokestack
On Mar 14, 2009, at 3:20 PM, Luiz Felipe wrote: Matthew, I like it - would try some different light angles, and a polarizer. Agree you could improve it a little, but I rather like the plain sky with that kind of subject. Thanks. This was one of those days I walked out without the polarizer. Drat! LF Matthew Montgomery escreveu: On Mar 14, 2009, at 5:44 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: Bob W wrote: I have always liked this bit of roofline in my neighborhood. This was my first attempt at capturing it and I am sure I will try again. Seems to work well as a square crop. http://electricjunk.smugmug.com/gallery/7592962_3zit3/1/490895 320_XMUgo#490895320_XMUgo-A-LB I understand the appeal, and that little bit of light is very beautiful. But I think there's probably a better composition to be found which will do it more justice. What Bob said. There's a great photo there. Keep working with the subject and looking for good lighting conditions. Thanks for the comments everyone. I think I need to try composing from slightly different angle in order to better handle the relationship between the chimney and wall. A more interesting sky never hurts too. - Matthew -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://techmit.com.br/luizfelipe/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO: Roofline and Smokestack
I have always liked this bit of roofline in my neighborhood. This was my first attempt at capturing it and I am sure I will try again. Seems to work well as a square crop. http://electricjunk.smugmug.com/gallery/7592962_3zit3/1/490895320_XMUgo#490895320_XMUgo-A-LB -- Matthew -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Roofline and Smokestack
On Mar 13, 2009, at 10:39 PM, Matthew Montgomery wrote: I have always liked this bit of roofline in my neighborhood. This was my first attempt at capturing it and I am sure I will try again. Seems to work well as a square crop. http://electricjunk.smugmug.com/gallery/7592962_3zit3/1/490895320_XMUgo#490895320_XMUgo-A-LB Alternative link outside of the Gallery itself. I have noticed SmugMug having issues with newer versions of Safari. http://electricjunk.smugmug.com/photos/490895320_XMUgo-L.jpg -- Matthew -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: EXIF data on Pentax
On Oct 17, 2008, at 2:12 PM, Matthew Montgomery wrote: On Oct 17, 2008, at 2:10 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Adobe seems to read the Pentax EXIF data correctly with Lightroom 2.1 RC. All the Pentax lenses I've used have their lens name properly attributed in the metadata from the *ist DS and K10D, that's F, FA, DA, D-FA and DA* lenses. A and M series lenses are marked as such, they don't provide anything else for the camera to record. G I haven't tried the RC release of 2.1 yet, but 2.0 will not display the name of the DA 35 but will display the DA 21. I'll give 2.1 a shot and see if they have added recognition of the DA 35. Quick followup on this thread. The original issue was that Lightroom would recognize the 21mm Limited lens but not the 35mm Limited in the metadata. As of Lightroom 2.3, after forcing a metadata refresh on previously imported images, the 35mm Limited is properly attributed to the photo. I can now sleep peacefully. :-) -- Matthew Montgomery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: ... K10D etc. etc
On Dec 17, 2008, at 12:58 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Dec 17, 2008, at 9:39 AM, Cotty wrote: little Panasonic G1 !!! Yup. A blue one will be here tomorrow. :-) The G1's EVF is the *best* viewfinder I've found for adapted lenses. In testing at the camera shop, I fitted my Nikkor 20/3.5 on the Nikon-FourThirds adapter, then fitted that to the G1 with the FourThirds to micro-43 adapter. The way the viewfinder works, it is easy to see, clearly and accurately, even with the manual iris set at f/11 and the MF Assist magnification function allows precise and accurate focusing even with that short a lens, at that opening, in normal light. The metering is extremely accurate and you get a 100% coverage view, with good magnification and full information if you want it. I tell ya, I'm so excited by the possibilities of this camera I can't wait to learn it and make some photos with it. Godfrey If Pentax would build a body designed with the same goals as the DA Limiteds I would buy it in a second. Give it something like the K20D sensor, an EVF and an overall size similar to the G1. It *might* be too small for the big lenses but hey same mount so give it a try. :-) Imagine a body more in proportion to the DA pancakes compared to when they are mounted on the K10D/K20D. -- Matthew -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Family Christmas Portrait
Just wanted to say thanks for everyone's comments. Some good tips in there as well and I am sure I will be getting some more flash practice in with the onset of the dark winter. Matthew -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Family Christmas Portrait
On Nov 29, 2008, at 11:16 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Cute shot , nice exposure. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f Thanks all. Anyone have any tips for this sort of shot with a single flash? I pretty mush just focused on trying to find some way to bounce the light around. Directional flash was a no go in this situation. - Original Message - From: Matthew Montgomery [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: Family Christmas Portrait First time taking an indoor, primarily flash lit, family portrait for this year's Christmas card. This was with a K10D, a DA 21mm and a 540 flash. To get anything decent I had to bounce the flash off the wall behind the camera. By the way, the blinking red light in wireless remote mode worked well as an entertainment source for the kid. :-) http://electricjunk.smugmug.com/photos/426997365_CCwoz-L.jpg -- Matthew -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Family Christmas Portrait
On Nov 30, 2008, at 8:49 AM, PN Stenquist wrote: You did well in regard to the direction and diffusion of the light. The color cast I mentioned in another post is probably due to bouncing off the mustard colored wall, if that is what you did. Using a piece of white posterboard or a studio umbrella on a stand as a reflector would avoid that. But I think you have a great photo here that would be enhanced by a slight color tweak. Thanks Paul. Yes indeed the bounce was off the same colored wall. I didn't have any white poster board on hand but I see what you mean with the slight colorcast. Paul On Nov 30, 2008, at 9:25 AM, Matthew Montgomery wrote: On Nov 29, 2008, at 11:16 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Cute shot , nice exposure. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f Thanks all. Anyone have any tips for this sort of shot with a single flash? I pretty mush just focused on trying to find some way to bounce the light around. Directional flash was a no go in this situation. - Original Message - From: Matthew Montgomery [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: Family Christmas Portrait First time taking an indoor, primarily flash lit, family portrait for this year's Christmas card. This was with a K10D, a DA 21mm and a 540 flash. To get anything decent I had to bounce the flash off the wall behind the camera. By the way, the blinking red light in wireless remote mode worked well as an entertainment source for the kid. :-) http://electricjunk.smugmug.com/photos/426997365_CCwoz-L.jpg -- Matthew -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Family Christmas Portrait
On Nov 30, 2008, at 9:46 AM, Paul Sorenson wrote: Some excellent suggestions from Paul...You can get rid of the yellowish cast by adding some blue. On my monitor it also looks a little dark so I'd have to lighten it for my system - YMMV. Other options for single flash could include some sort of light modifier on the flash itself. Paul has shown some excellent work using both LumiQuest and LightSphere products. I've had some good luck going the cheap route using this - http://www.abetterbouncecard.com/ I have read a bit about LightSphere and similar products. Sounds quite interesting. You can also check out David Ziser's blog - he's a quite successful photographer in the Cincinnati area and has some good tutorials. http://www.digitalprotalk.blogspot.com/ Thanks for the links. Nice family portrait - it's hard to get one with everyone's eyes open, especially when you're working with a little one. No kidding. That was the best of about 108 exposures. :-) -p PN Stenquist wrote: You did well in regard to the direction and diffusion of the light. The color cast I mentioned in another post is probably due to bouncing off the mustard colored wall, if that is what you did. Using a piece of white posterboard or a studio umbrella on a stand as a reflector would avoid that. But I think you have a great photo here that would be enhanced by a slight color tweak. Paul On Nov 30, 2008, at 9:25 AM, Matthew Montgomery wrote: On Nov 29, 2008, at 11:16 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Cute shot , nice exposure. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f Thanks all. Anyone have any tips for this sort of shot with a single flash? I pretty mush just focused on trying to find some way to bounce the light around. Directional flash was a no go in this situation. - Original Message - From: Matthew Montgomery [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: Family Christmas Portrait First time taking an indoor, primarily flash lit, family portrait for this year's Christmas card. This was with a K10D, a DA 21mm and a 540 flash. To get anything decent I had to bounce the flash off the wall behind the camera. By the way, the blinking red light in wireless remote mode worked well as an entertainment source for the kid. :-) http://electricjunk.smugmug.com/photos/426997365_CCwoz-L.jpg -- Matthew -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO: Family Christmas Portrait
First time taking an indoor, primarily flash lit, family portrait for this year's Christmas card. This was with a K10D, a DA 21mm and a 540 flash. To get anything decent I had to bounce the flash off the wall behind the camera. By the way, the blinking red light in wireless remote mode worked well as an entertainment source for the kid. :-) http://electricjunk.smugmug.com/photos/426997365_CCwoz-L.jpg -- Matthew -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: EXIF data on Pentax
On Oct 17, 2008, at 2:10 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Adobe seems to read the Pentax EXIF data correctly with Lightroom 2.1 RC. All the Pentax lenses I've used have their lens name properly attributed in the metadata from the *ist DS and K10D, that's F, FA, DA, D-FA and DA* lenses. A and M series lenses are marked as such, they don't provide anything else for the camera to record. G I haven't tried the RC release of 2.1 yet, but 2.0 will not display the name of the DA 35 but will display the DA 21. I'll give 2.1 a shot and see if they have added recognition of the DA 35. On Oct 17, 2008, at 11:59 AM, Joseph McAllister wrote: OK. This is obviously more than I can or want to deal with! ;- 0 I'm going to have to leave this up to the experts at Pentax and Apple and Adobe to get it right. ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: EXIF Data Source Question
On Oct 16, 2008, at 9:05 AM, William Robb wrote: A topic from the dorkforum leads me here. When a lens type is imbedded in the EXIF data, is the lens telling the camera what it is in specific terms (IE: DA35mm f/2.8 macro) or is the lens sending a trigger value to the camera which then inserts the correct lens info from a self contained data base? Thanks William Robb Ha. I bet this is from my (lowbit) original posting at said dorkforum. :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: GESO: Photos from the Petit Le Mans
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's a quick gallery of shots from the race: http://cwaters.smugmug.com/gallery/6126258_RSZ64#385343348_qyUHJ Cory Great shots! And what a race for Audi that was. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.173 / Virus Database: 270.8.0/1717 - Release Date: 10/9/2008 4:56 PM -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
For Sale: Assorted Lenses
Looking to offload some of the lenses that don't find their way into my bag very often these days. Thought I would post here before hitting eBay. Pentax FA 50mm F1.4 - $150 + Shipping - Excellent condition no marks on the glass or body. I no longer have the box but do have the manual and serial number card. Pentax FA 35mm F2.0 - $250 + Shipping - Like new condition no marks of any kind. Original box, pouch, manual and serial number card. Pentax DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 - $40 + Shipping - Excellent condition no marks on the glass or body. Very slight wear on the filter ring but does not prevent filter mounting. Tamron AF 28-105mm F4-5.6 - $40 + Shipping - Excellent condition no marks on the glass and no significant wear to the body. Original box and manual. Zenitar K 16mm F2.8 Fisheye (Manual Focus) - $75 + Shipping - Like new all original packaging included. Pictures can bee seen of all but the Zenitar at the following. http://electricjunk.smugmug.com/gallery/1105863_K8jLf#51438212_gvqSJ If interested in any of these, please send me a private email. -- Matthew -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT? Anyone upgrade to LR 2
On Aug 8, 2008, at 11:11 AM, Tim Bray wrote: On Fri, Aug 8, 2008 at 6:00 AM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any one do the upgrade. I have been using the Beta copy and like it. Just might upgrade. What happens, is my LR ver 1.4 over written or the bete version is upgraded. LR1.4 is still there after the upgrade. First time you run LR2, it asks if you want to upgrade your catalog(s). Seems just fine so far, except for, it's a little slower and more heavyweight. My basic MacBook breathes hard with big catalogs or big pics, the big Mac Pro is just fine. -T I am noticing the slight degradation in performance too on my MBP. Hoping to see some improvements via future updates. For me it is worth it in the end. I am finding Smart Collections quite useful and really like the new develop tools. -- Matthew M. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Point Lobos Surf
On Jul 18, 2008, at 11:31 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Jul 18, 2008, at 8:20 PM, Matthew Montgomery wrote: Here is one from Point Lobos in California. Been working through some older images lately as all my current stuff is of the kid. :-) http://electricjunk.smugmug.com/photos/293689193_2GQde-L.jpg That's a striking image! Godfrey Thanks a lot Godfrey. Matthew -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Point Lobos Surf
On Jul 18, 2008, at 11:34 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Don't know if it's a problem with my connection but all I'm seeing is a blank page Cheers Brian Weird. That is the direct link to the share version of the picture. Here is a alternate link right to the gallery. Perhaps this one will work for you. http://electricjunk.smugmug.com/gallery/4917435_SyjPZ#293689193_2GQde-A-LB -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Point Lobos Surf
On Jul 19, 2008, at 9:02 AM, Walter Hamler wrote: Are the skies there always cloudy or is it just me? When we would pass that area at sea when I was on the Enterprise there seemed to be lots of fog and clouds most of the time. Stunning, almost fearful shot! Thanks all. Of the few times we went to that park, I think only once there was a beautiful blue sky. The others had a nice layer of fog and drizzle. Matthew -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: Point Lobos Surf
On Jul 19, 2008, at 3:37 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: Matthew, Im on smugmug too -- as you have few shots there I guess you are just getting on... Been on there for a couple years but don't post a ton. Mostly just put up snapshots for the family to view. You comment is funny as I keep *meaning* to put a lot more effort into organizing my smugmug space. :-) I couldnt open your site from the link when in Netscape 7.0 because you are using the smugmug style first page --of course, I then got there through firefox and it was fine... Everything there was lovely to look at - prefer the surf to the sunset, but that's just me the travel to Japan stuff was really nice... a sense of where you are. Thanks a lot! I opted to have the actualy dimensions of my stuff in the thumbnail size and don't use the smugmug style usually because of the browser problems. Hadn't been aware of their browser incompatibility. Just curious if you chose to have the square thumbs or just took what you were dealt? smugmug guys seem to think it looks more professional I've resisted getting on Andy's case about it. I really don't care for it - I want the thumbnails to be the same shape as the real photos - My feeling is if I had wanted square shots I'd have shot that way or cropped the shots myself. I actually prefer the square thumbs as it adds a more uniform grid to the display. I was always slightly bothered by the thumbnail grid when the original aspect ratio was in use and the page contained a mix of portrait and landscape orientations. I can see both sides of the argument, on the one hand some folks want their thumbs pure and others would rather see a more uniform UI. Glad it is an option though. anyway, nice work there Thanks again. Matthew -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
PESO: Point Lobos Surf
Here is one from Point Lobos in California. Been working through some older images lately as all my current stuff is of the kid. :-) http://electricjunk.smugmug.com/photos/293689193_2GQde-L.jpg -- Matthew M. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: laptop bag?
On Jul 13, 2008, at 10:46 PM, Tim Bray wrote: On Sat, Jul 12, 2008 at 8:12 AM, Cory Waters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Need a bag for a new Macbook. You lot are pretty into bags so I figured I'd ask if anyone can recommend something that isn't too bulky and doesn't suck. This is just for the computer and associated gack...PC+Camera bag maybe later. I *strongly* recommend Tom Bihn bags. Really well thought out and strong as hell. -T I have had good luck traveling with a Timbuk2 Commute laptop bag. Nice and padded where it counts and I can cram pretty much everything I need into it. -- Matthew -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
