Re: PESO - On the Canal

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Doh...I'd guess They're logos. I hate it when I do that. :-)


- Original Message -
> Took a look at this on the big screen. Nice shot of a pretty scene. The
> lifesaver mounts are definitely tri-stars, they're not four-spoke peace
> signs. Could be Daimler logos. Wouldn't be surprised to see that in Berlin.
> On the other hand, they could be just three-point mounts for the lifesavers.
> But I'd guess their logos.
> 
> Paul
> 
> - Original Message -
> > Thanks, Mark.
> > 
> > They're peace symbols. The spokes of the Mercedes Benz trademark are
> > pointed.
> > 
> > Rick
> > 
> > On Nov 29, 2014, at 5:55 PM, Mark C wrote:
> > 
> > > Pleasant scene - nice light on the foliage to the right of the frame. Is
> > > it
> > > my imagination or are the life savers in the boat displaying the Mercedes
> > > Benz logo?
> > > 
> > > On 11/25/2014 8:45 PM, Rick Womer wrote:
> > >> I crossed this twice a day, at least, walking between my hotel and the
> > >> meeting venue in Berlin. The scenery was reliable; the boat was dumb
> > >> luck.
> > >> 
> > >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17906462&size=lg
> > >> 
> > >> (K-5, DA 16-45)
> > >> 
> > >> Comments?
> > >> 
> > >> Rick
> > >> 
> > >> 
> > >> 
> > > 
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Re: PESO - On the Canal

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Took a look at this on the big screen. Nice shot of a pretty scene. The 
lifesaver mounts are definitely tri-stars, they're not four-spoke peace signs. 
Could be Daimler logos. Wouldn't be surprised to see that in Berlin. On the 
other hand, they could be just three-point mounts for the lifesavers. But I'd 
guess their logos.

Paul

- Original Message -
> Thanks, Mark.
> 
> They're peace symbols. The spokes of the Mercedes Benz trademark are pointed.
> 
> Rick
> 
> On Nov 29, 2014, at 5:55 PM, Mark C wrote:
> 
> > Pleasant scene - nice light on the foliage to the right of the frame. Is it
> > my imagination or are the life savers in the boat displaying the Mercedes
> > Benz logo?
> > 
> > On 11/25/2014 8:45 PM, Rick Womer wrote:
> >> I crossed this twice a day, at least, walking between my hotel and the
> >> meeting venue in Berlin. The scenery was reliable; the boat was dumb
> >> luck.
> >> 
> >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17906462&size=lg
> >> 
> >> (K-5, DA 16-45)
> >> 
> >> Comments?
> >> 
> >> Rick
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 
> > 
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Re:�

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Salute! I'm quite happy with the results. And what about you? 
http://akashgroups.biz/beeth.php?sshowtopic=a9od7

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Re: OT Order

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Ill take the drink. - Cotty  wrote:
> On 4/1/11, David J Brooks, discombobulated, unleashed:
> 
> >I owe them a LOT of drinks when/if we ever meet up.
> 
> I'll be happy to take the cash now ;)
> 
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> Cheers,
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Re: What's the advantage of DNG?

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- drd1...@gmail.com wrote:

> You can sing "raw files" to the tune of "Rawhide".  ;-). 

I believe that's the most important point yet raised in this thread.
All together now!

Paul
> 
>  I'm currently trapped in a hotel in Lawrence, KS awaiting a wedding
> so it's getting kind of weird. 
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> Subject: Re: What's the advantage of DNG?
> 
> 2010/11/25 John Sessoms :
> >
> > And since Panasonic uses .RAW as their raw file extension, all .RAW
> files
> > are raw files, but not all raw files are .RAW files.
> 
> Which goes to show you all raw files are raw but some are more raw
> than others...
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Re: Geso: Flower Calendar Pix complete

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It's an excellent calendar, Ann. Well done!
Paul
- "Ann Sanfedele"  wrote:

> Jack Davis wrote:
> 
> >All highly professional shots extremely well presented, Ann.
> >"2011 in Bloom"
> >
> >
> >Jack
> >
> >
> >  
> >
> oooh, Thanks Jack !
> 
> my frisky side thinks of   "Just another bloomin' calendar"
> 
> ann
> 
> >--- On Tue, 9/21/10, Ann Sanfedele  wrote:
> >
> >  
> >
> >>From: Ann Sanfedele 
> >>Subject: Geso:  Flower Calendar Pix complete
> >>To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
> >>Date: Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 9:04 AM
> >>http://annsan.smugmug.com/Works-in-Print/Works-In-Progress/Flora-for-Calendar/13821296_i9dWt#1012572838_sVBSa
> >>
> >>
> >>I am pretty sure I'm just going to use the Red lilies for
> >>the cover shot - instead of doing the  style with 
> >>all 12 I've done with others.
> >>any opinions on that are welcome... (insert the usual P.J.
> >>A. tag line)  
> >>Now to think of a name beyond just "flowers"
> >>
> >>
> >>ann
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Re: Semi-OT: Advice for a beginner?

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- "John Sessoms"  wrote:

> From: Walter Gilbert
> >   Hi all,
> >
> > So, here's my situation.  I ran into an old high school friend
> who's
> > coaching several athletic teams.  He's seen some of my photography
> and
> > asked if I'd be interested in doing some team photos for them --
> soccer
> > and basketball.  I told him I'd be interested in doing it, but I've
> > never done that sort of thing before.  He essentially said the main
> > thing the kids' parents are concerned about is pricing, and feels
> pretty
> > confident that I'm competent enough to handle the task based on
> what
> > he's seen.
> >
> > Thing is, given my lack of experience, I'm not sure how much to
> charge
> > these parents.  I can go through Walmart for the prints, which seem
> to
> > be pretty reasonably priced -- the standard sports package being
> > $15.00.  I don't know if any of you have any experience in this type
> of
> > work at all, but any guidance would be much appreciated.  I've
> never
> > done any sort of professional work at all, so I'm at a bit of a loss
> as
> > to how much I can fairly charge these people for my work.  But, I'd
> like
> > to be able to make a buck or two someday, if only to subsidize my
> > photography addiction.
> >
> > Are there any rules of thumb or standard formulas that I could go
> by,
> > aside from asking other local photographers what they're charging?
> >
> 
> According to my Portrait instructor at school, your prices should be 
> between 4 and 7 times your cost. Figure your time at whatever rate you
> 
> want to pay yourself.
> 
> Say there are 20 team members and you spend 2 hours shooting. At $50
> an 
> hour that's a hundred bucks. Split 20 ways, that's $5 per team
> member.
> 
> Package from Walmart is $15, so your cost per package is $20.
> 
> Your price should be between $80 and $140 per package.
> 
> Go higher or lower based on what you think is fair market value.
> 

Way too much for that kind of photography. The parents will hang you from the 
rafters in the gym if you ask $80. Figure you're going to sell at least a dozen 
packets. Price them at $20 over cost, and you'll make $240. Not bad for a 
couple hours of work.
Paul

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Re: OT PC thingies

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I have an iMac 24, a 2009 model. With the brightness turned all the way down 
and the monitor calibrated with my Spyder 2, the prints on both my R2400 and 
R2880 are a virtual perfect match for the monitor. And the publishers I shoot 
for find the levels of my files spot on -- as does the histogram. Perhaps I got 
lucky, but I have no brightness issue with the iMac.
Paul

- "Joseph McAllister"  wrote:

> On Sep 5, 2010, at 10:19 , David J Brooks wrote:
> 
> > One reason i am hesitant on the iMac over a new PC is, the
> calibration
> > for photo work. I am comfortable using the PC and get great results
> > with may antiquated set up as is.
> > I'm just not sure about the Mac settings on my iBook for prints,
> they
> > are off, and would be/will be, worried about the calibration on the
> > iMac.
> 
> One thing you will learn about the iMac screen is that it is too  
> bright under normal just turned on and booted conditions to make  
> screen matching prints. As an example I boot my iMac, turn the  
> brightness all the way down with the OS software, then adjust the  
> Graphics card's separate brightness to 60% of the iMac's native  
> dimmest brightness using a free piece of software devised just for  
> that purpose. Then I calibrate it using DataColor Colorvision Spyder 
> 
> 2, not the newest hardware they sell, but "good enough" for anything 
> 
> other than Pro Print reproduction.
> 
> In real world terms what that means is my images from my K-7 look a  
> stop to two stops too dark. Once I adjust them to look correct on my 
> 
> monitor, they will print perfectly on my Epson 1800, and (to me  
> anyway) look fine on my Gallery.me.com/jomac. I do not adjust the K-7 
> 
> exposure in the camera or when I shoot other than slight adjustments 
> 
> in exposure depending on the subject. If I tried to, the whites in all
>  
> images would be blown.
> 
> I don't wish to get involved in the PC/Window discussion other than to
>  
> say that many of the arguments proffered are in some ways minor and  
> major, incorrect.
> 
> It's really the good old "my car's better than your car" bullsh*t that
>  
> the boys throw around in the locker room. What's best in the long run 
> 
> is what fits your lifestyle, makes you comfortable, and doesn't tax  
> your mind-space on a daily basis.
> 
> > Main thing is the price, PC 1/2 that of a Mac, and now that i don't
> do
> > a lot of shows and prints, may not need the Mac.
> 
> Maybe true. In both cases, determine what features you need in  
> hardware and software and get that priced out either online or by  
> visiting a few stores before you buy. The quoted price is usually  
> quite a bit lower than the out the door price. My $1800 iMac (the  
> prices have come down a lot and the upgrades less expensive) cost me 
> 
> $2500 by the time I added twice the memory, twice the hard drive size,
>  
> and the best Graphics card they offered at the time.
> 
> Historically speaking, every Apple system I ever purchased directly  
> from Apple, from my Apple ][+ in 1979 through my Mac Plus in 1985, my 
> 
> ||fx, my G3, G4, and this iMac, have all cost me $2500. And I've  
> always kept them long enough that they had no intrinsic value, so were
>  
> thrown away (after stripping them). The iMac model I have can only be 
> 
> upgraded by Apple, other than RAM. The newer versions can, I believe, 
> 
> have the hard drive swapped out by the consumer. Prior to the iMac,  
> the desktop Macs were as configurable as any PC. Apple feels that  
> their current designs are trouble-free enough to be a sealed unit. And
>  
> I cannot argue that they were wrong from my experience. Rather than  
> pay an Apple tech $100 to install a 1 or 2 TB hard drive in my iMac, I
>  
> just keep adding external drives as needed. Current count is eight  
> drives, all USB, varying in size from 500 GB to 1 TB. Sometime this  
> week I'll receive a 2 TB drive via UPS to bring the count to nine  
> drives. Many of these drives are used for backing up the other
> drives.
> 
> A trick I read about a year ago or so was how to install my OS X onto 
> 
> a keychain type solid state USB dongle of from 4 to 8 GB in size. I've
>  
> never had to use it, but if my iMac won't boot some day, I plug it in 
> 
> and turn on the Mac. On a 8 GB version, there is plenty of room for a 
> 
> bevy of troubleshooting apps.
> 
> One last point in favor of Apple. When I have a software problem, they
>  
> answer the phone, and a very qualified employee helps me get  
> unconfused. 95% of the time, it's the user, ME, who is being stupid. 
> 
> Because, David, they make and support a capable but limited line of  
> high end machines, and they write reasonable software to run on it.  
> Which steps over the gazillion variations of components and software 
> 
> that the PC user must master themselves, 'cause no one else knows  
> what's in there.
> 
> Aren't you glad I didn't delve into the PC/Windows debate? :-)
> 
> Joseph Mc

Re: OT : Bran Everseeking

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Darn. Hope you're back on your feet soon, Bran.
Best,
Paul


- "Tim Øsleby"  wrote:

> I will.
> Get well soon Bran.
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> 2010/8/23 Doug Brewer :
> > Seems our buddy Bran has had a heart attack and is hospitalized. He
> reports
> > from his bed that he is OK. I know you'll join me in wishing him a
> quick
> > recovery.
> >
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Re: On FF but without intent to start a flame

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I generally use the far outside points to avoid having to reframe excessively. 
Works well for me.
Paul
- "William Robb"  wrote:

> - Original Message - 
> From: "paul stenquist"
> Subject: Re: On FF but without intent to start a flame
> 
> 
> >
> >>
> > Are you using selective autofocus? I use a single point for focus 
> > exclusively. When shooting  model, it goes on the eye of course.  I
> 
> > haven't had any problem getting good focus with the DA* 60-250 or
> the FA 
> > 50/1.4.
> 
> I'm generally using one of the off center cross points as the far
> outside 
> points are virtually useless.
> Put point on eye, push button, pray.
> If I'm stopped down than this works, but wider than f/2.8 it is really
> hit 
> or miss, more often miss, with the miss ratio going up as the aperture
> 
> opens.
> And yes, I have my AF tuned to the lens.
> 
> William Robb
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Re: k-7 Owners

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I'd say the K7 autofocus is a wee bit better than the K20D in terms of rapid 
lock in, but not a major difference. And while I haven't tested fully, it seems 
more accurate in terms of no front focus or back focus right out of the box. In 
terms of mechanics, I would say the metering is much better, much more 
accurate. The build quality is also a major step up IMO. In other words, it's 
not a game changer, but it's a definite improvement.
Paul
- "Rob Studdert"  wrote:

> On 14/07/2009, William Robb  wrote:
> 
> > I was thinking the same thing until I got my K-7. Unlike it's
> predecessors,
> > it's like a real camera only smaller.
> 
> Encouraging, I have a love hate relationship with the K20D and I had
> a
> pure hate relationship with my poor AF, 1 degree skewed K10D which
> was
> in the service joint more than it was in my hand.
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Re: PESO: Feet

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Thanks Luiz. And thanks to all who had a look.
Paul
- "Luiz Felipe"  wrote:

> Good moment, Paul. Very interesting...
> 
> LF
> 
> Paul Stenquist escreveu:
> > DA* 60-250, f6.7 @ 1/1500, ISO 400, 60mm. Continuous autofocus on
> K20D.
> > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9278935&size=lg
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Re: PESO - Smoking at Queen and Ossington Part I

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Interesting shot. The cigarette kind of ruins the imagery that the fur 
suggests, doesn't it? But you can tell she's really enjoying that cigarette. 
Good one.
Paul
- "frank theriault"  wrote:

> I was going to post this tomorrow, but since it looks like I might
> not
> be on a computer for a while, I'll do it now:
> 
> http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2009/06/smoking-at-queen-and-ossington-part-i.html
> 
> Shot from the hip, no cropping (I was pleasantly surprised at the
> framing, all things considered...).
> 
> If I have a chance I'll post part II (there's not part three yet)
> later...
> 
> Comments always welcome.
> 
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Re: 2000 mm reflex lens

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B&H started showing the 2000 reflex a couple of months ago I believe. The last 
version of this lens was an M, and it was in production from 1982 to 2004. An 
earlier K version was produced from 1979 to 1982, and I think it was identical. 
Perhaps Pentax told B&H that they had enough parts to assemble a couple of 
them. At one time B&H promoted the FA 600/4 in the same manner. They're 
probably considered a good clearing house for limited-production specialty 
items. Or maybe B&H found some NOS glass in the back room. It's anybody's guess.
Paul
Paul
- "Steve Desjardins"  wrote:

> I was poking around the B&H website and noticed that they had the
> Pentax 2000mm f13.5 reflex lens.  First I thought it was used but it's
> just special order.  When did that appear?
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Re: Off-List: got the K7 in my hot little hands

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Of course the synch speed isn't a deal breaker, and I'm looking forward to the 
new camera. But I couldn't control my inner curmudgeon, and felt obligated to 
add a contrarian note to the symphony of praise:-).
Paul

- "Doug Brewer"  wrote:

> paul stenquist wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >> On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 6:25 PM, Doug Brewer 
> wrote:
> >>> For a few hours on Saturday I did my best to find something to 
> >>> dislike about
> >>> the K7, but I was unsuccessful.
> >>>
> > Let me help: The 1/180th synch speed.
> > Paul
> 
> OK, you got me. I suppose that could be an issue if I ever used that 
> feature.
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Re: Pentax K7

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I like it. I just want to be sure that it's the best we'll get for a while 
before I buy one. 
Paul
- "John Francis"  wrote:

> On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 01:26:53PM -0500, Nick Wright wrote:
> > Good Lord! After months of torturing us with rumors and speculation
> > about the camera they've JUST ANNOUNCED TODAY, you all are ALREADY
> > yabbering about the NEXT camera! Does it ever end!?!!?!
> > 
> > *winkwink*
> 
> Never.  Where would we be without something to complain about?
> 
> So far I've seen people who think the camera is underwhelming,
> and others who think the price is out of consideration.  (Perhaps
> this means Pentax are doing it right - it's better this way than
> if all the complaints are in agreement as to just what is wrong).
> 
> But, mostly, people (especially here) seem to like what we see.
> Sure, there are a handful of minor upgrades that could be handy
> (1/250 flash sync, 8fps, 1080p video, 2nd SD card slot, ...),
> but in general it looks close to the camera people seem to want.
> 
> I look forward to hearing the reports from the folks at GFM, but
> I'm already pretty certain that I'll be ordering a K-7 + D-BG4
> as soon as B&H start taking orders. They've got a page for the
> camera, but at present there's no button to place an order).
> 
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Re: PESO - River of Boats

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What Cotty said. I like this one a lot.
Paul
- "Cotty"  wrote:

> On 6/5/09, Rick Womer, discombobulated, unleashed:
> 
> >
> >Punts awaiting punters below the Magdalen Bridge in Oxford a couple
> of
> >weeks ago:
> >
> >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9121567
> >
> >(K10D, DA 50-200)
> >
> >Perhaps a bit of a cliche...
> 
> Very nice Rick.
> 
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> 
> Cheers,
>   Cotty
> 
> 
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Re: OT: New Jersey Drivers (Was nutty Norwegians)

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- "Scott Loveless"  wrote:

> On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 1:42 PM,   wrote:
> > I've had the rare pleasure of commuting to work in LA, Chicago,
> Detroit and New Jersey/NYC, so I feel obliged to correct Scott's
> disparaging remarks regarding New Jersey drivers. While I'm on the
> subject, I might as well rank the drivers that populate the
> expressways of these fair and not-so-fair metropolitan areas.
> >
> > My Jersey to New York commute took me down 40 miles of the New
> Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. Of the four above-named
> commutes, New Jersey was by far the best. For one, New Jersey drivers
> know what the left lane is for, a bit of knowledge that is completely
> foreign to drivers in many other cities.. The left lane on the
> turnpike moves at a steady 80 mph, and those who don't want to go that
> fast have sense enough to get out of the way. What's more, they know
> where they're going. You don't see a lot of four-lane crossovers in a
> last desperate attempt to get to an exit ramp.
> 
> For the record, I have never been to New Jersey.  My experience with
> the "Jersey Jackass" is when they're out of their natural habitat.
> 
>
Ah, they're probably frustrated by the slow-moving traffic. Give them a 
turnpike with six lanes in each direction, and they'll b fine.
Paul
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OT: New Jersey Drivers (Was nutty Norwegians)

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I've had the rare pleasure of commuting to work in LA, Chicago, Detroit and New 
Jersey/NYC, so I feel obliged to correct Scott's disparaging remarks regarding 
New Jersey drivers. While I'm on the subject, I might as well rank the drivers 
that populate the expressways of these fair and not-so-fair metropolitan areas.

My Jersey to New York commute took me down 40 miles of the New Jersey Turnpike 
and Garden State Parkway. Of the four above-named commutes, New Jersey was by 
far the best. For one, New Jersey drivers know what the left lane is for, a bit 
of knowledge that is completely foreign to drivers in many other cities.. The 
left lane on the turnpike moves at a steady 80 mph, and those who don't want to 
go that fast have sense enough to get out of the way. What's more, they know 
where they're going. You don't see a lot of four-lane crossovers in a last 
desperate attempt to get to an exit ramp.

Detroit is second best. Primarily good drivers here, and not too many 
slowpokes. But there's the occasional wreck being driven by a brain-dead 
wretch, so Jersey is better. What's more, the roads here are the worst in the 
nation, so drivers sometimes have to swerve to avoid being swallowed up by a 
canyon-sized pothole. That kind of maneuver can spoil a nice driving style.

LA is pretty bad. A lot of people drive well there and use common sense, but 
you can run into lane monitors on the LA freeways. They drive Volvos and camp 
out in the left lane at 55 mph, sneering all the while. They feel it's there 
civic duty to impose some kind of bizarre go-slow moral code on those of us who 
hustle along. Combined with just way too much traffic on the 10 and 405 in 
particular, the strange behavior of Angelenos makes driving there a nightmare. 

But nothing is as bad as Chicago. Chicago drivers don't have a clue regarding 
the purpose of the left lane. And they change lanes constantly. Plus, there are 
so many wrecks on the road in Chi-Town, the expressways look like junkyards 
come to life. No one knows where they're going, and no one cares. If there's an 
expressway in hell, it probably includes the Edens/Kennedy junction.

And that's all I have to say about that.

Paul

- "Scott Loveless"  wrote:

> On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 9:38 AM, Bob Sullivan 
> wrote:
> > And we all give them a wide berth and expect strange things...   Bob
> S.
> 
> I have a few I'd like to see implemented here in the States.
> 
> Anyone who owns a mini-van should be required to display a "V"
> sticker
> on all their other vehicles.
> 
> Vehicles licensed in New Jersey should be required to display a
> taxi-like marquis on the roof with a flashing "NJ" that must be
> illuminated whenever the vehicle leaves New Jersey.  Just so the rest
> of us get fair warning.  (License plates are too hard to see 1/4 mile
> away.)
> 
> Those people who commute to work alone in a Hummer, bitch about gas
> prices and then refuse to get a minivan to haul their 6 kids around
> should have "DH" permanently tattooed on their foreheads.  And they
> should have to get the flashing NJ sign even if they're not from NJ.
> 
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Re: GESO: fashion photography startout

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Some imaginative poses. Nice framing for the most part. I'm not wild about the 
hard light on the girl in jeans, but I know some pros are using similar 
techniques. Well done overall.
Paul
- "Luka Knezevic-Strika"  wrote:

> Hi all, this is a collection of recent shots, some digital, some on
> film (yashicamat and spotmatic), that I took hoping to emulate the
> style(s) of fashion photography. Any c&c will be highly appreciated.
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/tamoneki/sets/72157617701802994/
> Cheers,
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Re: PESO; Key West lady

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Thanks Bill. 
I did send it to her. Seems she just had a request from her agent for a bathing 
suit shot, so she was pleased.
Paul
- "William Robb"  wrote:

> - Original Message - 
> From: 
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
> Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 7:40 PM
> Subject: PESO; Key West lady
> 
> 
> 
> >
> > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9033392
> >
> 
> Thats beautiful. Send her a copy. She'll be hard pressed to get a
> better 
> picture of herself.
> 
> William Robb 
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Re: PESO; Key West lady

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Thanks Derby.
Paul
- "Derby Chang"  wrote:

> pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote:
> > I returned from my Key West, Florida video production job yesterday.
> I was booked on this gig as the writer and director, not as a shooter.
> But I brought my K20D and DA* 16-50 and shot some stills of the
> production. I also had some walkaround time, so I shot a bit of the
> island. Of course, we were shooting the video during the hours of good
> light, so I generally shot either at night or mid day. I'll post some
> pics when I have time. I also shot a few pics of our single actor: a
> young lady from Orlando who conducted this video tour of a nice Key
> West resort. She's a real runway type: 5'11, size 4. She was also
> capable of delivering several sentences of copy at a time without
> error. That's important on a low-buck, fast and dirty shoot. We had a
> bathing suit scene in the piece, and I snapped a pic of her. Needs a
> reflector or flash fill, but I like the pose, and she's a pretty
> girl:
> >
> > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9033392
> >
> >   
> 
> 
> Can't stop looking at her. Lovely.
> 
> D
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Re: PESO; Key West lady

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Thanks Ken. I would have gone with a tad less brightness if I had been able to 
light her eyes with a reflector. As it is, I dodged them a bit and compromised 
some on the overall look.
Paul
- "Ken Waller"  wrote:

> Maybe a tad too bright but still a wonderful capture !
> 
> Kenneth Waller
> http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f
> 
> - Original Message - 
> From: 
> Subject: PESO; Key West lady
> 
> 
> >I returned from my Key West, Florida video production job yesterday.
> I was 
> >booked on this gig as the writer and director, not as a shooter. But
> I 
> >brought my K20D and DA* 16-50 and shot some stills of the production.
> I 
> >also had some walkaround time, so I shot a bit of the island. Of
> course, we 
> >were shooting the video during the hours of good light, so I
> generally shot 
> >either at night or mid day. I'll post some pics when I have time. I
> also 
> >shot a few pics of our single actor: a young lady from Orlando who 
> >conducted this video tour of a nice Key West resort. She's a real
> runway 
> >type: 5'11, size 4. She was also capable of delivering several
> sentences of 
> >copy at a time without error. That's important on a low-buck, fast
> and 
> >dirty shoot. We had a bathing suit scene in the piece, and I snapped
> a pic 
> >of her. Needs a reflector or flash fill, but I like the pose, and
> she's a 
> >pretty girl:
> >
> > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9033392
> >
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Re: geso - flora and fauna

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Nice gallery. I LOVE prisoners of Tompkins Square Park.
Paul
- "ann sanfedele"  wrote:

> http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/7966405_39Ccx
> 
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Re: Toughts... Pentax and Professional Photography

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- "John Sessoms"  wrote:

> From: pnstenquist
> > If you find the jobs, you can do some professional work, regardless
> > of equipment brand. But there are far more good photographers than
> > there are paid shoots, so you have to dig. There are some imbeciles
> > out there who specify brand, but who wants to work for imbeciles? 
> > Paul
> 
> Well . FWIW, imbeciles often pay well.

I haven't found that to be the case.

> 
> It's that ol' "A fool and his money ..." thingy I guess.
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PESO; Key West lady

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I returned from my Key West, Florida video production job yesterday. I was 
booked on this gig as the writer and director, not as a shooter. But I brought 
my K20D and DA* 16-50 and shot some stills of the production. I also had some 
walkaround time, so I shot a bit of the island. Of course, we were shooting the 
video during the hours of good light, so I generally shot either at night or 
mid day. I'll post some pics when I have time. I also shot a few pics of our 
single actor: a young lady from Orlando who conducted this video tour of a nice 
Key West resort. She's a real runway type: 5'11, size 4. She was also capable 
of delivering several sentences of copy at a time without error. That's 
important on a low-buck, fast and dirty shoot. We had a bathing suit scene in 
the piece, and I snapped a pic of her. Needs a reflector or flash fill, but I 
like the pose, and she's a pretty girl:

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9033392

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Re: Toughts... Pentax and Professional Photography

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- "John Sessoms"  wrote:

> From: "William Robb"
> > - Original Message - 
> > From: "Timbah!"
> > Subject: Toughts... Pentax and Professional Photography
> > 
> > 
> >> > One of the main problems is I've Pentax. Not kidding. An agency
> will never 
> >> > talk with someone who has Pentax. The minimum is Full Frame,
> which Pentax 
> >> > not planning to release. With a Nikon D700 or Canon EOS 5D (MK1)
> I could 
> >> > start with luck  :) 
> >> >
> > 
> > I take it that agencies no longer care about the quality of the
> photographs 
> > so much as some of the less than important aspects of the technology
> of 
> > taking them?
> > 
> > William Robb 
> 
> Most of 'em never did.
> 
> I've been told they don't care what kind of camera I use, as long as I
> 
> provide the images in either Nikon or Canon RAW format.
> 
> The biggest advantage of shooting Cakon is third party support. Plus,
> if 
> you don't have exactly the lens you need, you can rent it just about 
> anywhere.

The availability of rental equipment is an obvious plus for Canon and Nikon 
shooters. But in regard to providing RAW files in those formats, that's a 
non-issue. I work for a lot of different pubs, agencies, stock houses and other 
clients, and no one has ever requested RAW files. If they did, I'd tell them 
no. Controlling the transition from RAW to tiff is part of the photographer's 
job, his signature if you will. I would never turn over the coarse data that is 
a RAW file. And I know of no working pro who would.
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Re: I like the light, but don't know what I did

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Here's what you did: You shot at 7pm. That's probably less than an hour before 
sundown at this time of year, so it's magic hour. The sun is coming from the 
horizon, and it's filtered by a lot of atmosphere. So the color is golden. You 
caught a bit of light spill from open sky in the shade. That's like shooting 
with the ball down in an open area. That's the best light you'll ever find. The 
quantity and quality are partly dependent on atmospheric conditions and the 
presence or absence of clouds, but it's the kind of light that the best 
location shooters look for.
Paul
- "Larry Colen"  wrote:

> On Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 07:23:02PM -0400, David J Brooks wrote:
> 
> > It may be me, but nothing looks in focus other than the back
> ground.
> 
> Yeah, that's why I didn't post it as a "show off" shot.
> 
> There's just something about the light/color that I really
> like. Unfortunately, I can't quite place what it is. Apparantly
> nobody
> else sees it, to tell me what I did. 
> 
> I've heard it said that the only thing worse than making a mistake,
> is
> getting something right and not knowing why.
> 
> > 
> > So I quit horse show photography and whats the first paw/peso i
> see.:-)
> 
>   :)
> 
> 
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Re: formatting cards between every use

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How can you format the car without deleting the last file written??

I reformat as soon as I've transfered the files to a hard drive. (Or to two 
hard drives if they're important shots.) Haven't had any card problems recently 
other than a born-dead Transcend. The only other problems I've ever had were 
due to physical damage to SD cards, usually the lock.
Paul
- "Larry Colen"  wrote:

> Per the advice from this list, I picked up the lightroom book by
> Resnick and Spritzer (not to be confused with Resnick and
> Halliday). They make a big deal that you should format the card in
> your camera after every use, and that you shouldn't delete the last
> file written to the card.
> 
> I've never had any sort of problems just treating my SD cards like
> hard drives, and only occasionally reformatting. The only card I've
> had problems with is a Patriot 16GB I recently picked up that worked
> a
> charm in the K100, but is spastic in the K20.
> 
> Is their advice valid? Valid, even though problems are rare, valid on
> CF, used to be valid, but no longer a problem?
> 
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Re: Film is not dead

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- "Paul Sorenson"  wrote:

> According to the web site of one local wedding shooter.  He says...
> 
> *"Film or Digital?  Don't be fooled - newer isn't always better.  
> Digital is wonderful in the studio - under controlled lighting and
> from 
> short distances - but definitely is not suitable for weddings. 
> Digital 
> is finicky and requires precision exposure that is difficult to attain
> 
> under the wide variety of conditions and involved in wedding coverage.
>  
> Basically, digital wedding photographers are always adjusting their 
> cameras and reviewing their work when they should be taking pictures. 
> 
> At this point, digital simply is too risky.  Many studios have
> switched 
> to digital for one reason - to save money - whereas we don't mind
> paying 
> a little extra for the quality and consistency of film.  We can
> provide 
> you with all of the "special effects" and retouches being touted by 
> digital wedding photographers."*
> 
> He does admit that MF is dead 'cause all his shooters use 35mm.
> 
> Food for thought...
> 

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Re: the war on photography

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- "William Robb"  wrote:

> - Original Message - 
> From: "mike wilson"
> Subject: Re: the war on photography
> 
> 
> >
> >  Larry Colen  wrote:
> >> Bruce Schneier has a link to an amusing story:
> >> http://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2009/04/funny_war_on_ph.html
> >
> > Fitness standards have obviously gone up in the Met.
> >
> > "Someone called in to report people taking photos in a
> suspicious 
> > manner about twenty minutes ago. ... We wonder if it was those
> guys we 
> > chatted to earlier. We are miles away. "
> >
> > Not even on bicycles, never mind in a black and white.  Impressive.
> 
> I figured that since Britain is like a scale model of a country, the
> mile 
> would be equally scaled down.
> 
> William Robb 
> 
I've been living out of a suitcase and rarely have time to follow most threads 
here, but sometimes I'm tempted to dive in late and read one of Robb's replies. 
I'm rarely disappointed:-))
Paul


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Re: DA*60-250/4 shipping to a couple resellers.

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Still 749.95 at B&H. They haven't listed the DA* 60-250.
Paul
- "Adam Maas"  wrote:

> On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 3:40 PM, Bruce Walker 
> wrote:
> > Adam Maas wrote:
> >>
> >> On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 11:38 AM, David J Brooks
> 
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>>
> >>> I waited for so long for this lens for the horse shows, now its
> not
> >>> really needed, and kept putting off the 50-135, which is now more
> >>> useful but more expensive.
> >>>
> >>> I am my father.:-0
> >>>
> >>> Dave
> >>>
> >>
> >> Dave,
> >>
> >> Herny's outlet has one 50-135 open box going for the old price
> ($899).
> >>
> >
> > And McBain's still lists it for $999 brand new -- $1059 after GST
> and
> > shipping.
> >
> > -bmw
> >
> 
> They must have leftover stock. Pretty much everywhere else has it
> going for $1799CDN now.
> 
> 
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Re: PESO - Spring in the Park

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The couple makes it more than a bike pic. Good one.
Paul
- "frank theriault"  wrote:

> Being so excited (as I am) about my Bike Week show, I can't help but
> show you this one, which I will very likely be exhibiting:
> 
> http://mondociclismo.blogspot.com/2009/04/trinity-bellwoods-park.html
> 
> Scroll down and click on image to see full-screen version.
> 
> Comments always welcome.
> 
> cheers,
> frank
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Re: A Show!

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Congratulations Frank. That's quite an honor, and I know you'll put on a good 
show. 
Paul
- "frank theriault"  wrote:

> Looks like I'll have about 20 photos up in Toronto's City Hall from
> May 13 to 21.  Something to do with Bike Week here in the city.
> They'll be contributing an amount toward printing and will provide
> mounting (no dirty jokes, please).  I'm told that I can put prices on
> them.
> 
> I'm kind of stoked.
> 
> cheers,
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Re: Private: Bluebell

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Sorry to hear about your mishap. Hope you feel better soon.
Paul
- "John Whittingham"  wrote:

> Hope you both recover fully and quickly.
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> John
> 
> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob
> Sullivan [rf.sulli...@gmail.com]
> Sent: 20 April 2009 19:35
> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List
> Subject: Re: Private: Bluebell
> 
> Dave,
> I left turned in front of a Honda on the way to Easter dinner at my
> sisters.
> Never saw the Honda. It's totaled.  My van is in for $8,000 in
> repairs.
> Lynn and I both banged our right knees, but the seatbelt (and maybe
> airbag) got me.
> I look like a crossing guard with a bright 'purple' (not orange) belt
> on.
> The purple is starting to fade into yellows, but the chest still
> hurts
> - sternum in particular.
> Funny, nothing but the knee hurt on the scene, not to the touch or
> anything.
> Now, I've got a string of lumps under my breast and a sore
> breastbone.
> Not a good week here in Chicago...
> Regards, Bob S.
> 
> On Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 12:59 PM, David J Brooks 
> wrote:
> > On Mon, Apr 20, 2009 at 1:29 PM, Bob Sullivan
>  wrote:
> >> Sorry, the question was for Ken.  I didn't mean to clutter the
> list.
> >> (Feeling a little cranky today as I still hurt from the auto crash
> on Easter.)
> >> Regards,  Bob S.
> >>
> > Everything ok Bob.
> >
> > Dave
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Re: Channeling Christine Aguilare --or some such

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Yep. Some fun pics there. 
- "William Robb"  wrote:

> - Original Message - 
> From: "Bob W" 
> To: "'Pentax-Discuss Mail List'" 
> Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2009 11:29 AM
> Subject: RE: 
> 
> 
> > 
> >> My friend Lyndsaye wanted to do a "themed shoot". She wanted 
> >> to emulate an 
> >> entertainer named Christine Aguilare or some such.
> 
> Gads, did I really forget to include a subject line?
> 
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Re: Toughts... Pentax and Professional Photography

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If you find the jobs, you can do some professional work, regardless of 
equipment brand. But there are far more good photographers than there are paid 
shoots, so you have to dig. There are some imbeciles out there who specify 
brand, but who wants to work for imbeciles?
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- "Timbah!"  wrote:

> One of the main problems is I've Pentax. Not kidding. An agency will 
> never talk with someone who has Pentax. The minimum is Full Frame,
> which 
> Pentax not planning to release. With a Nikon D700 or Canon EOS 5D
> (MK1) 
> I could start with luck :)
> 
> Also my equipment really lacks many things to become a professional.
> All 
> the shots with Dovile was made with the FA 50 f1.4 and I had some "bad
> 
> experience" with the focusing speed and accuracy of the K20D.
> 
> It also made me think about Pentax and Professional Photography.
> 
> Pentax is the very best amateur level camera and so far I know they 
> always were in the 35mm market. The Pentax K20D is a fantastic camera,
> 
> but it has some serious downs. The AF is really a pain in the rear 
> sometimes, not to mention the focus feedback with MF lenses. For
> Nature 
> it's very good since you have time, but for sport and fashion it's
> kinda 
> weak. I did 'journalist' photographies with a 40 years old Carl Zeiss
> 
> lens (f4/300) and it was way better than the other guy with a Canon
> EOS 
> 40D + 70-200 f4 L (said the editor :P), but I often feel the need of 
> something quicker. I did live performance photography yesterday (a
> dutch 
> band called Kraak & Smaak played at Trafalgar Square) and many of my 
> shots seems to be just a little OOF.
> 
> The main problem is (I believe) that in this 'running' world you need
> to 
> keep the tempo or you will fail (Minolta is one of the best examples).
> 
> Also Samsung seem to be getting independent from Pentax as the EVIL 
> system was developed alone and they don't want to share it with
> Pentax. 
> Without Samsung I wonder how well Pentax will suceed, but I am afraid
> it 
> might have difficulties.
> 
> So all in all I wonder what Pentax will do... but they need something
> BIG :)
> 
> .t
> 
> Ps> I can't do professional photography work because I lack the two 
> E-factor: Experience and Equipment :D
> 
> Christine Aguila wrote:
> > Wow!  Stunning!  You've picked some gorgeous women to photograph.  
> > Your style is so distinct, Timber--really great!  Sorry to hear
> about 
> > Friday--what was it about last week?
> >
> > Anyway--I'd follow Cotty's suggestion and get your work out there
> and 
> > to the London agencies!
> > Cheers, Christine
> >
> >
> >
> > - Original Message - From: "Timbah!" 
> > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
> > Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2009 10:18 AM
> > Subject: GESO: Meet Dovile :)
> >
> >
> >> Hi list,
> >>
> >> I had a quite terrible friday but it turned to be good in the end.
> I 
> >> had my first girl-photo-shoot :)
> >>
> >> A lituanian girl asked me to do some photos of her and this friday
> in 
> >> heavy rain we went out (thanks for Pentax Weather Sealing) and took
> 
> >> some pictures.
> >>
> >> Well... long story short: We had a good time and in the end I think
> 
> >> we had a few good shots.
> >>
> >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/timbah/3452600674
> >>
> >> More on my stream.
> >>
> >> Regards,
> >> .timber
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Re: GESO: Meet Dovile :)

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Nice work. I like the mix of earthtone wardrobe and background with flat light. 
Good stuff.
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- "Timbah!"  wrote:

> Hi list,
> 
> I had a quite terrible friday but it turned to be good in the end. I
> had 
> my first girl-photo-shoot :)
> 
> A lituanian girl asked me to do some photos of her and this friday in
> 
> heavy rain we went out (thanks for Pentax Weather Sealing) and took
> some 
> pictures.
> 
> Well... long story short: We had a good time and in the end I think we
> 
> had a few good shots.
> 
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/timbah/3452600674
> 
> More on my stream.
> 
> Regards,
> .timber
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Re: GESO = Jackie Perkins

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Nice pics. I think 11 is my favorite.
Paul
- "Dario Bonazza"  wrote:

> Oh, and here are some songs, to get an idea:
> http://www.myspace.com/perkinsjackie
> Dario
> 
> Together with Exotique Band, she performed in a small theater in
> Meldola, 
> not far from here.
> Few spectators, and it was a true pity as the show was very nice.
> http://www.dariobonazza.com/jpe.htm
> Comments always welcome.
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Re: regards PESO 2009 - 052 ...

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The negative reaction to Shel's critiques erupted after he said a photo was so 
bad that the poster should be ashamed for presenting it here. Most here have no 
problem with negative criticism, and debating the points of a critique 
shouldn't be seen as a bad reaction to the same. 

- "Bob W"  wrote:

> > I actually miss Shel's  critiques. I learned something. Yes, 
> > even though I 
> > got hopping mad at him (at  least once, maybe more than once.)
> > 
> > I throw out more negative criticism  than lots do, but I am 
> > feeling more 
> > and more funny about it, because it seems we  have just 
> > gotten down to "good 
> > shot." Over and over and over. Saying more seems  more and 
> > more unwelcome.
> > 
> 
> Good post.
> 
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Re: PESO: Mad as Hell.....

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Excellent. Sharp, great color.
Paul
- "Ken Waller"  wrote:

> Check out http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/offwallphoto/id2.html
> 
> A different view of a familiar bird. He posture says it all.
> 
> Taken with a K20D, 600mm f4.0 SMC FA, Gitzo 3520 tripod, Kirk King
> Cobra 
> head.
> 
> 1/400, f8.0 400 ISO
> 
> All comments appreciated - good ;-), bad ;-(, or indifferent ;-|
> 
> Kenneth Waller
> http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f 
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Re: How to test a 16-50

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The serious 16-50 fault was an uneven focal plane. Shoot a textured wall at 
f2.8 and f4. Try to keep the camera parallel to the wall. Do several exposures 
to lessen the chance of operator error. Check the results to see if the focus 
is even across the frame. If one side of the frame is in focus and the other 
side is soft, it's probably a bad copy.
Paul
- "Toine"  wrote:

> Since prices are going up I'm warming up for a 16-50. Would it be
> possible to do some quick tests in the shop to check if it's ok? What
> do I look for? Would a quick test of a wall at f/2.8 and maybe 2-3
> meters distance reveal a lemon?
> 
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Re: PESO boy chases girl

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Well seen. A fun shot.
Paul
- "Christine Aguila"  wrote:

> Hi Everyone:  Just a little constructions site whimsy ;-).
> 
> http://faculty.ccc.edu/caguila/boygirl/content/caisson_drilling_5_large.html
> 
> comments welcome, cheers Christine 
> 
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Re: PESO - Proud Parents

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I like the framing of this. Well done.
Paul
- "Christine Aguila"  wrote:

> Nice one, Frank.  Rendering and composition is great.  Cheers,
> Christine
> 
> 
> - Original Message - 
> From: "frank theriault" 
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
> Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 8:13 AM
> Subject: PESO - Proud Parents
> 
> 
> > Sunday was a beautiful spring day (unlike today when we awoke to
> > freaking snow on the ground!).  I wondered if this was baby's first
> > spring day out to the Market?
> >
> > http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2009/04/proud-parents.html
> >
> > Comments always welcome.
> >
> > cheers,
> > frank
> >
> > ps:  note the circle of confusion and dof which is from the camera
> only...
> >
> > ;-)
> >
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Re: PESO - Blossoms and Bridge

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The first shot works for me. The softness of the rear blossoms gives way to the 
out of focus arches. I like the look. The second is good as well, but the first 
is a unique perspective.
Paul
- "Christine Aguila"  wrote:

> Hi Rick:  For me, the 2nd is just fine as shot.  That's very nice. 
> cheers, 
> Christine
> 
> 
> - Original Message - 
> From: "Rick Womer" 
> To: 
> Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 3:43 PM
> Subject: PESO - Blossoms and Bridge
> 
> 
> >
> > Two more from Wallingford.
> >
> > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8922537&size=lg
> >
> > and
> >
> > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8922538
> >
> > It bugs me a little that the central blossoms in the first pic are
> behind 
> > the plane of focus, but it was either them or the closer
> blossoms...
> >
> > Rick
> >
> >
> >
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Re: so that I don't have to reinvent the wheel

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You could print a negative digital image on clear acetate with an inkjet 
printer and then make a contact print on photographic paper. Of course you 
could make a better print with the inkjet printer.

What's your objective here? You might achieve an interesting result, but I 
doubt that it would be a high quality image.
Paul
- "John Sessoms"  wrote:

> Does anyone know of a product that will allow you to project
> [negative] 
> digital images onto paper for traditional B&W development?
> 
> I'm thinking of something like an enlarger with digital taking the
> place 
> of the condenser and negative holder.
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Re: PESO: License

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I like it. Interesting subject, well rendered.
Paul
- "Nick Wright"  wrote:

> Here's one I took this afternoon. I'm really really liking the colors
> that K100D Super makes.
> 
> http://www.nickdavidwright.com/2009/04/license.html
> 
> -- 
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Re: Trading resolution for depth of field

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That is fun. How did it end up in this awful thred! :-)
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- "Christine Aguila"  wrote:

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> From: "David Savage" 
> 
> Me & the camera were set up on the roof, the on camera flash was in
> wireless master mode and the flashes that the models were holding
> were
> in wireless slave mode (ie the on camera flash triggered the flashes
> below) Because we were using a mix of Nikon, Canon & Minolta flashes,
> Nkon CLS & optical triggers, we couldn't get the to all go off at the
> same time. The final shot was still fun:
> 
> 
> 
> I'm the one in red on the left with the radio shutter release in hand
> :-)
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> 
> This is one cool shot!  What fun!  I want to got to Australia!  :-) 
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Re: PESO: Tarke Homestead

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I like this persective. A fascinating scene, well recorded.
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- "Jack Davis"  wrote:

> Thanks for commenting, Bruce. I just like contemplating the history of
> such remnants. How many families under what circumstances for how many
> years and could the answer be somehow recorded within? No, I don't
> believe in the super natural and am not going to spend the night there
> in case the ghosts are friendly. 
> 
> Jack
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> --- On Mon, 4/6/09, Bruce Dayton  wrote:
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> > From: Bruce Dayton 
> > Subject: Re: PESO: Tarke Homestead
> > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
> > Date: Monday, April 6, 2009, 3:26 PM
> > Looks like lots of possibilities here.  The light seems to
> > be a bit
> > strong - this looks like it could be a little more spooky
> > with all
> > the overgrown weeds and old fence.  Certainly something
> > worth
> > exploring more with different light and more perspectives. 
> > A good
> > start, for me.
> > 
> > -- 
> > Best regards,
> > Bruce
> > 
> > 
> > Monday, April 6, 2009, 3:07:23 PM, you wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > JD> Beautiful calm 78F afternoon. Had to get out and
> > around for awhile.
> > JD> Am including a link to a long since abandoned
> > homestead on Tarke Rd. 
> > JD> So completely overgrown and impenetrable from the
> > front that I
> > JD> had no option but this side view.
> > JD> Seems I can't resist such remnants of the past.
> > 
> > JD> Jack
> > 
> > JD> K10, DA60~45
> > 
> > JD>
> > http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=403
> > 
> > 
> > 
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Re: PESO: And the mouse said to the elephant...

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Fun stuff. Well seen.
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- 27...@comcast.net wrote:

> Ralf, that photo planted a smile on my face, Thanks Joe
> www.photo.net/photos/pjjdxn
> 
> 
> - Original Message -
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> To: "Pentax Mailingliste" 
> Sent: Monday, April 6, 2009 4:30:20 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
> Subject: PESO: And the mouse said to the elephant...
> 
> http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/770012/display/16612744
> 
> Enjoy,
> Ralf
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Re: PESO: Triangulation Four

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Thanks for looking. I'll settle for interesting:-)
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> 
> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8896639
> 
> =
> Interesting  shot, but doesn't do a lot for me.
> 
> Marnie aka Doe  :-)
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Re: PESO: The Haircut

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Thanks Fernando.
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> I like it Paul, a nice candid, great composition, crisp and timeless.
> 
> On Sat, Apr 4, 2009 at 4:54 PM, Paul Stenquist
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Re: PESO: Triangulation Four

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I like that!

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> I had a how-the-heck-is-that-triangle-suspended-in-the-sky moment
> 
> On Sat, Apr 4, 2009 at 4:15 PM, Paul Stenquist
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Re: PESO: The Haircut

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Thanks Marnie. It was hard to tell if he was conscious:-).
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> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8896834
> 
> ===
> Very  nice! The kid certainly looking like he is anxious about the 
> haircut.
> 
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Re: PESO: Triangulation Four

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Hmmm. It's there Dave.

- "David J Brooks"  wrote:

> No can see.
> 
> Dave
> 
> On Sat, Apr 4, 2009 at 4:15 PM, Paul Stenquist
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Re: The Haircut

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Thanks much. A fortuitous shot: the barber saw me on the sidewalk and invited 
me in.
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- "Christine Aguila"  wrote:

> I love it, Paul!  That's great!  Composition is just perfect!  Cheers,
> 
> Christine
> 
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Re: Triangulation Four

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Thanks Christine. I agree. And I reserve the right to delete some of them down 
the road:-). It's an experiment.
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- "Christine Aguila"  wrote:

> Hi Paul:  of the 4 so far, I think I like this one best. Cheers,
> Christine
> 
> 
> - Original Message - 
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Re: PESO: Triangulation Four

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Thanks for looking. I don't know that I'd call it abstract. Undefined perhaps. 
I'm trying to utilize a variety of aproaches in this series.

Interesting that my original post hasn't apeared in my mailbox. Others hve 
aparently gotten it.
- "Bob Sullivan"  wrote:

> Paul,
> That's certainly abstract.
> Regards,  Bob S.
> 
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Re: PESO: Bird of Paradise

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Nice, colorful flower pic. Well composed.
Paul
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> From the National Botanical Garden:
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Re: PP question, sharp and unsh

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Sometimes. Although they shouldn't.

Most digital images require a certain amount of sharpening. Unsharp Mask is a 
good tool. It provides some edge contrast to give the apearance of more 
sharpness. You should apply it to images while viewing at 100%. If you see too 
much edginess and sparkle in highlights, you may have gone too far. If you see 
halos, you definitely went too far. 

Later versions of PhotoShop also offer Smart Sharpen. This tool allows you to 
correct sharpness in different ways. It recognizes that lens blur, our of 
focus, and motion blur are different situations, and sharpening is applied in 
different ways. Experimentation is your friend here. 
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- "Nick Wright"  wrote:

> Do all threads eventually go down the toilet like this one? ;;)
> 
> On Fri, Apr 3, 2009 at 6:49 PM, John Celio 
> wrote:
> >>> One thing that I haven't been able to find yet is a good
> description
> >>> of the mechanism of sharpening, unsharp mask and what all the
> various
> >>> knobs, dials and variables do.
> >>
> >> in general, your PP shouldn't be sharp.
> >
> > If it is, urine trouble.
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Re: point and shoot

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How strange. Did I really need a smiley?
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> 
> > Yes, relying on technology sucks completely. The true purist would 
> 
> > disable all the features of his camera with a sledgehammer. He could
>  
> > then draw his pictures, unburdened by any assistance from mechanical
>  
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Re: GESO - Dame Helen

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Nice work. A good set that should represent her well.
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> 
> A friend and colleague is leaving to set up her own production
> company
> and I did her a set of publicity stills from her commercial TV days.
> Good brownie points as she will hopefully be giving me some work, so
> did
> it for expenses. Pleased with the results - here's a gallery of 23
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> - I shot about a hundred. All with Pentax *ist Ds and 18-55 lens. You
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Re: PESO - Product shot

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Nicely composed. I might prefer a bit more DOF, but it works well as shot.
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> Thanks, Christine.
> 
> Christian
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> Christine Aguila wrote:
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> > 
> > 
> > - Original Message - From: "Christian"
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> > 
> >> Just playing around with a 55/1.8 SMC Takumar on the 20D.  I was
> going 
> >> for a "commercial" or "product" kind of shot.
> >>
> >> http://404mohawknotfound.blogspot.com/2009/03/classic-cosmo.html
> >>
> >> Light was from a window as well as a bit of flash bounced off the 
> >> ceiling.
> >>
> >> Enjoy.
> >>
> >> Comments always appreciated.
> >>
> >> Christian
> >> http://404mohawknotfound.blogspot.com
> >> httP://birdofthemoment.blogspot.com
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Re: PESO: The Portrait

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Thanks for looking. Yes, it's all about the photographer, not the kid. I made 
sure the kid was slightly out of focus.
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> On Sat, Mar 28, 2009 at 05:10:18PM -0400, Paul Stenquist wrote:
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> the kid rather than her booty, but I certainly understand the choice.
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Re: Bit the bullet

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I haven't used a k100, but I had two *istDs, which are the same sensor. I also 
have a K10D and a K20D. All displayed less noise when shots were exposed 
correctly for the indicated ISO>
Pu
- "Larry Colen"  wrote:

> On Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 11:39:36PM +, pnstenqu...@comcast.net
> wrote:
> 
> > As I said, I get far more noise "pushing" a shot two stops that was
> exposed at 800 than I do when shooting at 3200. In my experience,
> almost everything on dreview should be taken with a grain of salt.
> > Pau
> 
> Interesting. Do you shoot with a K100? I found that pushing 800
> worked
> for me on the K100. Of course the K20 was different.
> 
> As I said, the best thing is to try it for yourself and see what
> works.
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Re: Bit the bullet

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As I said, I get far more noise "pushing" a shot two stops that was exposed at 
800 than I do when shooting at 3200. In my experience, almost everything on 
dreview should be taken with a grain of salt.
Pau
- "Larry Colen"  wrote:

> On Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 05:58:13PM -0500, Nick Wright wrote:
> > Would someone care to explain a little further about the 800 iso
> thing?
> 
> If you do some research on the dpreview pentax slr forum, Marc
> Sabatelle pointed out that someone had written a raw converter (I
> foreget his name, it's in my archives someplace) and he had
> discovered
> that above ISO 800 the circuitry doesn't change, the raw values are
> just multipled by 2 or 4.
> 
> 
> ISO   real binary   hexdec raw file values
>  200  00010110  0x016   22 00010110  0x016   22
>  400  00101100  0x02C   44 00101100  0x02C   44
>  800  01011001  0x059   89 01011001  0x059   89
> 1600  10110011  0x0B3  179 10110010  0x0B2  178 
> 3200  000101100111  0x167  359 000101100100  0x164  354
> 
> You'll see that at ISO 1600 and 3200 that data in the last bit, or
> two
> bits is just lost. Mind you, there's a lot of noise in the analog
> signal anyways, so the actual information you're losing at the bottom
> end isn't that much.
> 
> The problem is if you have a pixel that is close to full scale at
> 800:
>  800  1000  0x800
> at 1600 and 3200 it just goes to
>    and clips
> 
> So when you increase the ISO above 800, not only do you not get any
> more information from the lowest bits on the darkest pixels, but you
> clip the information on the brightest pixels.
> 
> But, don't take my word as gospel, try shooting in some very low
> light
> situations, with the camera in manual exposure mode. Assume that at
> 3200, the correct exposure is 1/10 second f/4.0.  Shoot at f/4.0 at 
> ISO  800   1/2.5 1/5 1/10
> ISO 1600 1/5 1/10
> ISO 3200 1/10
> 
> And compare the quality of the shots.  I've found that I get as good
> of a shot at 1/10 f/4 in ISO 800 as I do ISO 1600 and ISO 3200.
> 
> Given the choice, it's better to expose properly, but if you're
> shooting dancers or musicians, people who are moving, you may get
> better results trading noise for shutter speed.
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Re: Bit the bullet

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You'll find that 3200 is noisy, but the noise is no more obtrusive than the 
grain of 35mm Kodak TMZ or Delta 3200 at ISO 3200. Probably better overall. 
Paul
- "Nick Wright"  wrote:

> That makes me feel better. Was kinda getting a little worried that
> I'd
> chosen the wrong camera. I will use both 1600 and 3200 iso probably
> fairly regularly.
> 
> On Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 6:05 PM,   wrote:
> > This advice flies in the face of what i've experienced with other
> Pentax digital cameras. Correct exposure at the chosen ISO has always
> proved less noisy than an underexposed RAW at a lower ISO tht was
> pumped up in conversion. ISO 1600 was decent quality on the *istD, so
> I suspect it will be useful on the 100D as well. The K20D is about a
> stop or so better.
> > Paul
> > - "Nick Wright"  wrote:
> >
> >> Would someone care to explain a little further about the 800 iso
> >> thing?
> >>
> >> On Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 3:27 PM, Larry Colen 
> wrote:
> >> > On Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 01:36:41PM -0500, Nick Wright wrote:
> >> >> What have I done? What have I done!
> >> >
> >> > You made a great decision.
> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >> I just placed an order for a k100d super from keh.
> >> >
> >> > Of the pentax DSLRs I've handled my two favorites are the 100Ds
> and
> >> > the 20D.  There are a lot of things I like about the 2000, but
> the
> >> 100
> >> > feels a lot more comfortable in my hand.
> >> >
> >> > I bought mine about 16 months ago and have shot a bit over
> 42,000
> >> > frames.  The one quirk that I learned about them is that the
> analog
> >> > circuitry only goes up to ISO 800, so rather than shooting 1600
> or
> >> > 3200, you're better off leaving it in 800 and underexposing your
> >> raw
> >> > files.
> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >> Oh no!
> >> >
> >> > Oh noes! I can haz dijitel.
> >> >
> >> >
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> >> > the wrong answer.
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Re: Bit the bullet

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This advice flies in the face of what i've experienced with other Pentax 
digital cameras. Correct exposure at the chosen ISO has always proved less 
noisy than an underexposed RAW at a lower ISO tht was pumped up in conversion. 
ISO 1600 was decent quality on the *istD, so I suspect it will be useful on the 
100D as well. The K20D is about a stop or so better.
Paul
- "Nick Wright"  wrote:

> Would someone care to explain a little further about the 800 iso
> thing?
> 
> On Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 3:27 PM, Larry Colen  wrote:
> > On Fri, Mar 27, 2009 at 01:36:41PM -0500, Nick Wright wrote:
> >> What have I done? What have I done!
> >
> > You made a great decision.
> >
> >>
> >> I just placed an order for a k100d super from keh.
> >
> > Of the pentax DSLRs I've handled my two favorites are the 100Ds and
> > the 20D.  There are a lot of things I like about the 2000, but the
> 100
> > feels a lot more comfortable in my hand.
> >
> > I bought mine about 16 months ago and have shot a bit over 42,000
> > frames.  The one quirk that I learned about them is that the analog
> > circuitry only goes up to ISO 800, so rather than shooting 1600 or
> > 3200, you're better off leaving it in 800 and underexposing your
> raw
> > files.
> >
> >>
> >> Oh no!
> >
> > Oh noes! I can haz dijitel.
> >
> >
> > --
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> > the wrong answer.
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>  http://www.red4est.com/lrc
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Re: Wedding photography, starting price?

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I agree. I don't mind doing high volume jobs as long as the dollar per hour 
figure works for me. Similarly, a single shot that requires extensive setup may 
bring in the same amount of revenue as 500 shots that are the result of mass 
production shooting. Without film and processing costs to consider, it all 
comes down to getting paid for your time.
Paul
- "Bruce Dayton"  wrote:

> These days, I am seeing the value of the 'image' really going down.
> I tend to charge for my time up front whenever possible rather than
> trying to charge for the image, as most people now just aren't
> willing to pay anything for it.  They seem somewhat ok with paying
> for a service provided, however.
> 
> -- 
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> Bruce
> 
> 
> Friday, March 20, 2009, 9:49:49 AM, you wrote:
> 
> WR> I just ask them what they do for a living and immediately start
> pumping them
> WR> for information.
> WR> It usually gets the point across.
> WR> But it doesn't generate sales.
> 
> WR> William Robb 
> 
> 
> WR> - Original Message - 
> WR> From: "ann sanfedele"
> WR> Subject: Re: Wedding photography, starting price?
> 
> 
> 
> >> The panel moderator asked if he could have the "wonderful photo" I
> took of 
> >> him for his website...  I said if he
> >> wanted the photo on his site he could buy a jpg file from me on a
> "pay 
> >> what you will' basis , but he could also
> >> just include a link on his web site to the photo on my web site for
> no 
> >> fee.
> 
> 
> 
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Re: ouch

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The release levers on all my Manfrotto QRs are very tight and won't release 
without lifting the safety catch. I have no problem with them. However, I 
always make sure that the camera is actually looked into the head before 
releasing it. I frequently hang the strap around my neck while installing he 
camera in the QR bracket.
Paul
- "Christine Aguila"  wrote:

> From: "Godfrey DiGiorgi" 
> 
> > Yuck. That's an expensive pain. :-(
> >
> > This is why I stopped using Manfrotto QR clamps. I had two near
> misses  at 
> > doing the same thing by accidentally hitting the release lever, and 
> I 
> > found they didn't hold the gear rigidly enough for precision in 
> > positioning it.
> 
> Hear, Hear!  I'm a bit disappointed with my release lever on the
> Manfrotto 
> head, but I probably should have looked at it closer when I was in the
> 
> camera shop.
> 
> Larry:  Sorry to hear about your Ouch. Probably best to get the gear
> in the 
> shop as soon as possible. 
> 
> 
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Re: PESO - Three boys, WAS: Film is dead

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Well done. Beautifully rendered, great looks.
Paul
- "Bruce Walker"  wrote:

> DagT wrote:
> > And why do companies like Ilford still sell lots of film?
> >
> > Some of us still use it:
> > J: 
> >
> http://foto.no/linkeddata/bildekritikk/images/443000-443999/443614_1280x1024.jpg
> 
> >
> > T: 
> >
> http://foto.no/linkeddata/bildekritikk/images/445000-445999/445718_1280x1024.jpg
> 
> >
> > L: 
> >
> http://foto.no/linkeddata/bildekritikk/images/444000-444999/444154_1280x1024.jpg
> 
> >
> >
> > Bronica SQ-A, PS 180mm 1:4.5, Ilford HP5+ 120, Epson V700
> >
> > .-)
> >
> 
> *Really* nice portraits, Dag!  "J" is my fave.
> 
> -bmw
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Re: Epson premium ICC profiles

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The premium ICC profiles are great. I've been using them for years, but it 
doesn't hurt to remind folks.
Paul
- "Toine"  wrote:

> Last year I installed a new PC. I don't print very often and today I
> did print and didn't like the result. A little too dark in the
> midtones, highlights and skintones. Searching the epson site I
> (re)discovered epson has premium ICC profiles for the R2400. The ICC
> profiles included with the printer driver are generic for one
> papertype. The premium profiles includes papertypes and different
> driversettings (best photo, photo RPM etc)
> 
> http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supAdvice.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes¬eoid=100129&type=highlights
> 
> Most likely old news. It solved my problem.
> 
> Toine
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Re: GESO - Boston walkaround

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Nice collection. Church 2 is my favorite.
Paul
- "Mark Roberts"  wrote:

> A few snaps from my Boston trip last week. Some odd stuff because I
> was 
> in an odd mood. I was drawn to shiny, reflective objects for some 
> reason. Fortunately, there were quite a few to be found.
> 
> http://www.robertstech.com/blog/photos/gallery11/
> 
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Re: The Watcher

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What Ken said. And I like the composition as well. The figure at left of frame 
looking toward the empty part of the frame makes it a story.
Paul
- "Ken Waller"  wrote:

> Nice capture. I really like the lighting & the posture of the
> subject.
> 
> Kenneth Waller
> http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f
> 
> - Original Message - 
> From: 
> To: 
> Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 8:34 PM
> Subject: PESO: The Watcher
> 
> 
> > http://www.flickr.com/photos/timbah/3348802155/
> > 
> > I was brave enough to take out the cam today :D
> > 
> > Cheers,
> > .t
> 
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Re: Feeding the LBA

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We long go decided that great ebaby deals should go to those willing to work 
for them. That policy is the result of many extended debates. It's not worth 
revisiting.
Paul
- "Larry Colen"  wrote:

> On Thu, Mar 12, 2009 at 11:24:11PM -, Bob W wrote:
> > > There's also an FA31 on ebay,
> > 
> > The long-established convention here is that you don't mention
> Pentax goods
> > on auction sites unless you are the seller. The aim of this is not
> to spoil
> > the price for people who've taken the trouble to search out and find
> the
> > auction and bid on it for themselves. 
> 
> My apologies. 
> 
> I would have expected that the convention when someone found
> something
> that seemed like a good deal would be to mention it, but if someone
> was bidding on it for them to pipe up and say something.
> 
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Re: Ethics of Manipulation (was: Re: Perspective control, (was:PESO:Church tower))

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- "John Francis"  wrote:

> On Thu, Mar 12, 2009 at 07:12:48PM -0400, John Sessoms wrote:
> >
> > There's a continuum of purpose for photographic images. That purpose
>  
> > matters in so far as the ethics of manipulation. Context is
> important.
> >
> > At the PJ end, manipulation of the image is UN-ETHICAL, although
> most  
> > images will be tweaked to some degree - levels, contrast, curves -
> to  
> > make up for the deficiencies of the camera or the photographer's
> nerve.  
> > It makes the image more viewable.
> >
> > I'm cool with that as long as nothing is removed or added that
> wasn't in  
> > the original scene.
> >
> > Photojournalism should be reportage, not editorial comment. The
> image  
> > should be as "true" as possible to the scene the photojournalist was
>  
> > attempting to capture.
> 
> That's too dogmatic for me (even though I'm at the PJ end of the
> scale).
> I'll edit an image to remove distracting elements as long as they are
> only peripheral to the story being told - telegraph wires, a garish
> item
> in the background, an extraneous hand visible at the edge of the frame
> ..
> In other words I might edit to achive the image I was *attempting* to
> capture, even if I didn't actually achieve that image in-camera.
> 
> 

I had to shoot three men for a magazine article the other day. It was just one 
of numerous shots I had to take, and I was in a hurry, so I exposed only two 
frames. One guy had his eyes closed in the first. In the second, another guy 
looked at a different photographer. So I replaced his head after copying it 
from the other image. I can't think of any valid reason why I wouldn't do that. 
It was undetectable, BTW:-)

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Re: One more scanner question

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I've found that with flatbed scanners, I get the best results by scanning at 
the highest resolution possible, then downsizing to the dpi at which I want to 
print, genereally 300 or 360.
- "John Francis"  wrote:

> It all depends on the dpi at which you want to print.
> 
> A 35mm frame is pretty close to 1" x 1.5".
> 
> So if you scan at 4800dpi you're going to be able to print
> an 8x12 print at 600dpi, a 16x24 at 300dpi, or a 24x36 at 200dpi.
> 
> 
> On Thu, Mar 12, 2009 at 06:50:35PM -0500, Nick Wright wrote:
> > Really? Wow. I had no idea. I found some web site saying that would
> > just be enough for an 8x10, and I thought that's definitely more
> > resolution than "just" and 8x10. Didn't realize it was that much
> more.
> > 
> > Thanks.
> > 
> > On Thu, Mar 12, 2009 at 6:47 PM, John Francis 
> wrote:
> > > On Thu, Mar 12, 2009 at 06:31:38PM -0500, Nick Wright wrote:
> > >> Okay, one more scanner question.
> > >>
> > >> The Epson v300 says that it scans 35mm film at 4800 dpi. What
> does
> > >> that equate to in terms of megapixels?
> > >
> > > Well, a frame of 35mm film is 36 x 24 mm. ?At 25.4mm per inch,
> that's
> > >
> > > ?(36/25.4)*4800 * (24/25.4)*4800 = near enough 30 megapixels.
> > >
> > > That's 90MB at 24 bits/pixel, or a whopping 180MB at 48 bits per
> pixel.
> > >
> > >
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Re: **

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Sorry to hear that Jim. I hope you feel better real soon. 
Paul
- "Jim Apilado"  wrote:

> I HAD A STROKE.
> Jim A.
> 
> On Mar 12, 2009, at 2:47 PM, Jaume Lahuerta wrote:
> 
> >
> > - Mensaje original 
> >
> >> De: ann sanfedele 
> >
> >> Jaume Lahuerta wrote:
> >>
> >>> Well, now I 'have' to do it...at least to correspond somehow your 
> 
> >>> effort ! ;-)
> >>>
> >>> Thanks for your time on it...actually, in my case it has been  
> >>> somehow
> >> reassuring. I feared that my 'bricks' picture was too small to let 
> 
> >> appreciate
> >> colors and textures, but you proved me wrong.
> >>> (For some reason I always think that, regarding prints, bigger is 
> 
> >>> always
> >> better...maybe I should start questioning it)
> >>>
> >>>
> >> I think you should,  I felt your stunning photo really outshone
> the
> >> opposite page... :-)
> >>
> >
> > Nah, but yours is bigger than mine...
> >
> > ;-)
> >
> > (just applying for the out-of-context-mark!-(speck!)-of-the-month)
> >
> > Regards,
> > Jaume, proud to be your book neighbor
> >
> >
> >
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Re: One more scanner question

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This is a good example of why megapixels alone aren't an accurate gauge of 
photo quality or even detail resolution. Based on a lot of experience, I can 
tell you tht a flatbed scanner of that type can resolve enough detail for a 
nice 8x10. If your film is perfectly flat and the scanner focuses very 
accurately, you might get a nice 11x14. It is a good flatbed scanner, but it 
can't work miracles.
Paul
- "Nick Wright"  wrote:

> Really? Wow. I had no idea. I found some web site saying that would
> just be enough for an 8x10, and I thought that's definitely more
> resolution than "just" and 8x10. Didn't realize it was that much
> more.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> On Thu, Mar 12, 2009 at 6:47 PM, John Francis 
> wrote:
> > On Thu, Mar 12, 2009 at 06:31:38PM -0500, Nick Wright wrote:
> >> Okay, one more scanner question.
> >>
> >> The Epson v300 says that it scans 35mm film at 4800 dpi. What does
> >> that equate to in terms of megapixels?
> >
> > Well, a frame of 35mm film is 36 x 24 mm.  At 25.4mm per inch,
> that's
> >
> >  (36/25.4)*4800 * (24/25.4)*4800 = near enough 30 megapixels.
> >
> > That's 90MB at 24 bits/pixel, or a whopping 180MB at 48 bits per
> pixel.
> >
> >
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Re: Ethics of Manipulation (was: Re: Perspective control (was: PESO: Church tower))

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Your photo is honest in that from the place the photo was taken and with the 
lens that was used, that's the way it is recorded. But it doesn't matter a 
lick. I assume you weren't photograhing the church to document its appearance 
for a buyer or even record it as historical record. If, as I believe, you were 
simply trying to create an attractive phooto, you are ethically free to alter 
it in any way you please. In the pursuit of an artful image, there should not 
be any rules. Rendering an image in pixels or film shouldn't be any more bound 
by arcan rules than is rendering an image in oil paints. Artists, and those who 
aspire to art, should be free to experiment. If not, photography becomes a mere 
recording device rather than a true art form.
Paul
- "Nick Wright"  wrote:

> Yes, it is. But somewhere along the line I came to view one as
> "honest" and the other as "dishonest."
> 
> Not that it's that simple though. Because I think that a "straight"
> photo can be dishonest as well.
> 
> Which is something that I've also been thinking about in regards to
> my
> original photo. I like my shot quite a bit, but I cycled past that
> church again the other day and I realized that it is not an honest
> photo.
> 
> The reason I believe that is because in the photo the tower appears
> to
> be much taller than the rest of the building, when in reality the
> roof
> line to the right of the tower in the photo is higher.
> 
> I didn't think about it when I shot it, and then I didn't think about
> it when I got the negs back.
> 
> So what do you all think about that?
> 
> On Tue, Mar 10, 2009 at 3:52 PM, Bruce Dayton
>  wrote:
> > Isn't just changing the lens or the angle that you take the shot,
> > changing the perspective?  It would seem that if altering the photo
> > after the shot bothers you, then altering the photo before the shot
> > should to.  Just different methods of accomplishing the same basic
> > thing.
> >
> > --
> > Best regards,
> > Bruce
> >
> >
> > Tuesday, March 10, 2009, 5:06:20 AM, you wrote:
> >
> > NW> Thanks to all the folks who took time to comment on this last
> PESO of
> > NW> mine. I do appreciate the critiques.
> >
> > NW> One item I'd like to touch on is the concept of software
> perspective
> > NW> control. I'd been thinking about this recently before I'd posted
> my
> > NW> PESO and then Brian brought it up in his critique of my image.
> >
> > NW> I'm just amazed at how fast technology changes. The last time I
> was an
> > NW> active member of this list (granted that was 8 years ago) the
> only way
> > NW> to achieve perspective control was with a view camera or shift
> lens.
> > NW> Now you can get something of the same effect using photoshop.
> >
> > NW> I don't currently have any software with the ability to
> "correct"
> > NW> perspective, but an older laptop of mine had Elements 2 which
> did. I
> > NW> played around with it a bit but never could really get my heart
> into
> > NW> it.
> >
> > NW> I think it mainly has to do with all those years at the
> newspaper. Any
> > NW> alteration of a photograph like that just makes me cringe.
> >
> > NW> I'm curious to hear more of you all's opinions on the process?
> >
> > NW> On Sun, Mar 8, 2009 at 10:30 PM, Brian Walters
>  wrote:
> >>> Nice composition but the tower gets a  bit lost in the background
> sky.
> >>>
> >>> Also, I'd try a bit of perspective correction to make the
> verticals
> >>> vertical and the horizontals, er...horizontal.  It may not be an
> >>> improvement but worth investigating.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Cheers
> >>>
> >>> Brian
> >>>
> >>> ++
> >>> Brian Walters
> >>> Western Sydney Australia
> >>> http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Sun, 08 Mar 2009 07:52 -0500, "Nick Wright"
> >>>  wrote:
>  Here's another PESO:
>  http://pedalingprose.wordpress.com/2009/03/08/church-tower-2/
> 
>  Comment welcome and appreciated.
> 
>  --
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Re: I can't afford it, but...

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This one may fall into the "unusual and probably no one wants it" ebay gaff 
exclusion category.
Paul
- "Doug Brewer"  wrote:

> Joseph McAllister wrote:
> > for sale on eBay is a lens that someone's tax refund may allow them
> to.  
> > Or I would consider going in on a group purchase with anyone in the
> 
> > Pacific Northwest...
> > 
> >
> http://cgi.ebay.com/smc-PENTAX-A-600mm-f-5-6-ED-IF-Exc-K20D-K10D-K100D_W0QQitemZ400033452823QQihZ027QQcategoryZ3323QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
> 
> > 
> > 
> > Copy and paste the entire url or just go to eBay and search for a
> Pentax 
> > A* 600mm.  (The hideous Green one.)
> 
> uh oh
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Re: Damage Waiver for Lens Rental?

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I have never rented a lens, so I can't answer your question, but why would you 
want a fisheye to shoot a wedding? Perhaps it might be okay for a few effects 
photos, like a church exterior or something on that order. But you definitely 
don't want to use it as your main wide. Can you rent a 16-50 or if you already 
have a medium wide to normal, maybe a 12-24? I bring my 12-24 when shooting a 
wedding but rarely use anything wider than the 16=50
Paul
- "Allison Trueman"  wrote:


> Hello Everyone,
> 
> So I am shooting a wedding on March 21, and I am going to need to rent
>  
> two lenses: the 10-17 fisheye and the 50-135. I am going to rent from 
> 
> cameralensrentals.com, but I am not sure on the damage waiver. Has  
> anyone used them before? And if so, did you get the damage waiver?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Allison
> 
> PS - for everyone who gave advice on if I should buy the fishy or the 
> 
> 50 1.4, I got the 50 1.4...and I think it is the best lens I own. It 
> 
> doesn't ever leave the camera for very long! Thanks!! 
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Re: K20D batteries

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I have two Pentax batteries and four aftermarket ones (the kind B&H sells)for 
my K20D and K10D. They all seem to perform about the same, although I never 
rarely them all the way down. 
au
- "John Francis"  wrote:

> It might have been money well spent.
> 
> I've got one of each (original and third party), and keep one in
> the BG-2 grip, and one in the main camera.  I found out last week
> that the cheap battery now only holds enough charge for a couple
> of hundred shots before it shows up as empty on the camera display.
> I'm wondering whether to go for another cheap battery, or to spend
> the extra on one with the Pentax name.
> 
> Admitedly the cheap battery gets the most use - it's the one in
> the grip, and I have the camera set up to use that one first, and
> only to switch to the one in the camera when the first battery is
> exhausted.
> 
> On Tue, Mar 03, 2009 at 07:04:19PM -0500, Miserere wrote:
> > Don't ask me, I'm one of those idiots who paid $45 for an original
> > Pentax battery when I bought the K10D. Been smacking myself in the
> > head ever since. I keep telling myself that I did my bit to help
> > increase the K20D R&D budget (you're welcome)...but I'm not sure I
> > believe myself.
> > 
> > Enjoy the Camera!
> > 
> > 
> >  --M.
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 6:09 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi 
> wrote:
> > > Enjoy your new camera!
> > >
> > > I've used no-name Li-Ion rechargeables from bestbatt.com for years
> now and
> > > never had any issues whatever with them. They last as long as the
> OEM
> > > batteries I've compared them to. I also use the travel chargers
> they sell.
> > >
> > > The one for the K20D is $14:
> > >
> http://www.bestbatt.com/Pentax_D_LI50_Li_Ion_Rechargeable_Battery_p/bbdli50.htm
> > >
> > > Godfrey
> > >
> > >
> > > On Mar 3, 2009, at 3:02 PM, Larry Colen wrote:
> > >
> > >> I broke down and pulled the trigger on ?K20D over lunch.
> > >>
> > >> San Jose camera was willing to sell me the body for $730, vs $700
> with
> > >> shipping on Amazon. I decided that I was willing to pay $30 to
> support
> > >> the one shop in Northern California that stocks Pentax and $60
> to
> > >> support the state.
> > >>
> > >> The battery is charging. The manual doesn't say anything about
> > >> charging for 8 hours the first time, so my camera should be
> usable,
> > >> right around sunset.
> > >>
> > >> What's the best deal on a second battery? I've seen one on line
> that's
> > >> supposed to be 1700mAH rather than 1500, and it's quite a bit
> cheaper
> > >> than "stock".
> > >
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Re: hats

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Intriguing and well composed. I enjoyed this photo. Nicely done.
Paul
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From: "Luka Knezevic-Strika" 
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Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 8:58:50 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: hats

thx christine, glad you liked it
luka
On Sun, Mar 1, 2009 at 12:50 AM, Christine  Aguila
 wrote:
> Luka, I love it.  That's a great photo.  Cheers, Christine
>
>
> - Original Message - From: "Luka Knezevic-Strika"
> 
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
> Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 4:20 PM
> Subject: PESO: hats
>
>
>> hi everyone,
>> i present you with a recent (just before last dawn) photo i seem to like:
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/tamoneki/3316939092/
>>
>> specifics: k10d, zeiss 35 2.4, iso 400, 1/8 i think (can't remember)
>>
>> hope some of you enjoy it as well :)
>>
>> luka
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Re: on paper (was: Re: Our Book and other book pictures)

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From: eactiv...@aol.com
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Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 9:14:48 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: on paper (was: Re: Our Book and other book pictures)

In a message dated 2/28/2009 5:52:07 P.M.  Pacific Standard Time, 
pnstenqu...@comcast.net writes:
You snipped the meat  of my message and responded to the sauce. The words are 
the art. The paper is  only a tool for presenting it. Hell, until well into 
the renaissance almost all  literature was oral. The paper and binding are just 
a tool. And an analogy that  attempts to compare a book and reading device 
with a painting and a print is  fallacious.

=
Sure, I was being flip. I often am. Trying to be  humorous and lighten the 
mood. :-)

No, I think print books are convenient  and a reader often wouldn't be. Also 
unless they can come up with a mat  background very paper-like I will not be 
comfortable reading a screen. One is  soft to the touch and one is hard and one 
is reflective and one is not (even  non-reflective screens are reflective), 
and one is tangible and the other is  more ethereal. Also, you know, I like 
flipping through books rapidly and looking  for stuff. In many cases, having to 
look things up by index would actually take  me longer, a lot longer. I also 
just enjoy flipping through books and looking at  things quickly. And I enjoy 
all the tactile things Godfrey and others mentioned.  

I also worry very much that all of us going to an electronic reader  would 
mean we would in the end lose information, because there would be no back  up 
copies.

And I worry that it will take information more and more out of  the hands of 
people that can't afford it, can't afford readers. Just as so much  
information on the Net now is out of the hands that can't afford computers. I  
see this 
last as a major concern. Education and information only for those who  can 
afford it.

While used books can be had for pennies.

If we do  see (I don't think I will in my lifetime) the demise of the book 
someday then I  think the world will be much sorrier for it.

Well, this discussion might  get unpleasant if carried on longer, probably 
already has gone on too long.  Overall, I've enjoyed it and I think it has been 
thought provoking. But I want  you to know if I don't reply more, it doesn't 
mean I agree with you and that I  thought you "won" -- we disagree. 

But I did win:-)

No one wins if books disappear. While  readers might have some advantages, 
they, like digital cameras, would have a lot  of disadvantages too. Nothing is 
ever ideal. But, for me, books have been pretty  ideal.

I admit I am an unabashed book lover.


And I'm a lover of literature. The medium is of less importance. I am fond of 
well made books, but I realize they're secondary to the art of the word.

Okay, you win:-)

Paul

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Re: on paper (was: Re: Our Book and other book pictures)

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You snipped the meat of my message and responded to the sauce. The words are 
the art. The paper is only a tool for presenting it. Hell, until well into the 
renaissance almost all literature was oral. The paper and binding are just a 
tool. And an analogy that attempts to compare a book and reading device with a 
painting and a print is fallacious.
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Subject: Re: on paper (was: Re: Our Book and other book pictures)

In a message dated 2/28/2009 5:39:10 P.M.  Pacific Standard Time, 
pnstenqu...@comcast.net writes:
How it's conveyed is  somewhat irrelevant. 

But you knew that, you just want to  argue:-).


Paul
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Of course, you don't.

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Re: on paper (was: Re: Our Book and other book pictures)

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From: "Bob W" 


The mistake you're making, Mark, is thinking that reading a novel, or even a
recipe book, is a utilitarian activity like getting from A to B. It isn't.
Reading a classic book is like looking at a Rembrandt painting. There is a
world of difference between looking at an original oil painting and looking
at a reproduction, and it encompasses not just the act of looking, but also
everything that goes around it, such as the gallery, the place, the people,
the other pictures in that place, and many other factors. Reading a printed
book is a similar experience and goes beyond the words themselves to
encompass the book itself, your surroundings and so on. It's a long way from
being utilitarian. If you (and more importantly the producers of e-readers)
don't understand that then these devices are doomed to fail.

Bob

Now there's a false analogy. The translation from painting to print alters the 
essence of the art. The paint, the texture, even the color, they're all changed 
and seriously degraded. But the personality of literture lies in the words, not 
the medium that presents them. Literary art isn't created at printing plants or 
binderies, it's born in the mind of the writer. How it's conveyed is somewhat 
irrelevant. There is, of course, some art involved in bookmaking, but its 
secondary to the written word. On the other hand, the artistry of the painting 
is a function of the medium. But you knew that, you just want to argue:-).
Paul
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Re: GESO - Teagan's Braids

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Nice set. 07 and 95 are my favorites.
Paul
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Subject: Re: GESO - Teagan's Braids


Thanks, Christine, and to all others for your comments.

13 is my fave, too. Got that one with the 85.

Cheers.

-Brendan

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> From: Christine Aguila 
> Subject: Re: GESO - Teagan's Braids
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> Date: Saturday, February 28, 2009, 3:56 PM
> Hi Brendan:  Cute! 
> Cute!  Cute!  and those last 2 (12 & 13) are
> even cuter :-).  Great work.  Cheers, Christine
> 
> 
> - Original Message - From: "Brendan MacRae" 
> 
> To: "pdml" 
> Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 3:13 PM
> Subject: GESO - Teagan's Braids
> 
> 
> > 
> > I haven't posted anything in a while so when my
> daughter got her hair braided this morning I took the
> opportunity to shoot a few. She got a little shy by the end
> of the process.
> > 
> > I decided against using flash and just went with the
> natural light from the nearby windows.
> > 
> > K20, 31 Ltd., A 85 f1.4.
> > 
> > http://www.primelensphoto.com/teagans_braids/index.html
> > 
> > - Brendan
> > 
> > 
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Re: Peso #006 (Dune on Earth)

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Unique and interesting shot.
Paul
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Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2009 6:52:36 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: Peso #006 (Dune on Earth)

Wow, both are very Dune--but that 2nd one is wonderfully Dune--it's my fav. 
Cheers, Christine



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Subject: Peso #006 (Dune on Earth)


> Hi!
>
> About two weeks ago we had the strangest weather. Well, at this very 
> moment it rains heavily outside, but that day it was indeed very 
> reminiscent of Dune the movie.
>
> Have a look:
>
> http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2009/02/peso-2009-006.html
>
> Have your say as well, as usual, brutal and honest.
>
> Boris
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Re: PESO - "They Love Pictures" - GDG

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Fun stuff. It's interesting to see the way they're reactions evolved through 
the frames. I especially like the second from the left of the woman. Handsome 
lady.
Paul
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Subject: Re: PESO - "They Love Pictures" - GDG

Godfrey these are really great--fun, playful, great series of pics for each 
subject.  Excellent work.  I wish I had had too much fun today.  Cheers, 
Christine


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Subject: PESO - "They Love Pictures" - GDG


> Sometimes you can have too much fun. At breakfast with friends this 
> morning ...
>
> http://homepage.mac.com/godders/theylovepictures.jpg
> "They Love Pictures" - Mountain View 2009
> Panasonic G1 + Pentax-M 50mm f/1.4
>
> Comments always appreciated.
>
> enjoy ]'-)
>
> Godfrey
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Re: My Unapologetic Review Of The PDML Photo Annual 2008-2009

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Yes, well done sir.
Paul
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Nicely written review, Godfrey--love the quote at the end.  Cheers, 
Christine




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Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 4:56 PM
Subject: My Unapologetic Review Of The PDML Photo Annual 2008-2009


> "Gawd dang, this is an excellent book!"
>
> ---
>
> I have many excellent photo books on my bookshelf these days and I  spend 
> hours meandering through them. Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert  Frank, 
> Ernesto Sellario, Fan Ho, Juan Buhler, Michael Kenna ... and  many others. 
> They are works that capture and recapture me, inspire me  to keep 
> thinking, keep experimenting, keep pushing in my photography.
>
> This year on the Pentax Discuss Mailing List  ... a large, diversely 
> dysfunctional but friendly family of Pentax camera junkies ... the  notion 
> came up of doing a Blurb.com photo book with proceeds to go to 
> CureSearch, the National Childhood Cancer Foundation 
> (http://www.curesearch.org ). The idea got traction, a plan developed. I 
> was late submitting a  photo but the editor allowed me in at the last 
> moment. I'm so glad!
>
> I've just received my copy. The book is a delight. There is a huge  pool 
> of talent shown, a diversity of photos that span the world. Hats  off to 
> the editors and to all the other photographers for a stunning  effort: I'm 
> proud to have my photograph represented with such good  work, and 
> delighted to promote the book for the sake of its cause. And  it fits 
> right in with the other great books on my bookshelf.
>
> As one of my best friends from college once said, "If you can only  afford 
> to buy food, spend half of your money on art. Your mind needs  to eat more 
> than your body." So Really: order a copy. You'll be doing  the cause some 
> good and you'll get a great photo book to enjoy in  return.
>
> PDML Photo Annual
>   http://www.robertstech.com/pdmlbook/
>   Mark Roberts, Editor
>   Foreward by Doug Brewer
>
> To order from Blurb.com:
>   http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/573542
> premium paper option
>   http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/575601
>
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Re: PESO: Sip Local and Beloved

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Both are nice. I especially like the portrait. Were it mine, I'd lone out the 
dark band in the middle of the background, replacing it with some of the 
lighter colored background elements, but very nice as presented.
Paul
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Subject: PESO: Sip Local and Beloved


Here are a couple of PESOs.

Sip Local:
http://pedalingprose.wordpress.com/2009/02/26/sip-local/

Beloved B&W:
http://pedalingprose.wordpress.com/2009/02/26/beloved-bw/

"Beloved" was shot with the Pentax M 135/3.5 lens that I am purchasing from a 
list member. Very nice lens. I was so dead set against anything with a max 
aperture less than 2.8 that I never gave it a thought until you all started 
talking it up. When I had a chance to consider it, I figured that it would 
probably be perfectly fine for my needs and that I'd give it a try. I'm glad I 
did. I'm especially enamored with how tiny it is.

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Re: Geso Possible photos for our Chamber of Commerce Map.

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I'd suggest a price in keeping with royalty free stock, perhaps 500 U.S. 
dollars for the lot. 
Paul
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Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2009 7:48:22 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: Re: Geso Possible photos for our Chamber of Commerce Map.

Got an email from them Tuesday.
They want four shots, the swan, the cabin, the straw tractor and the
shot of the people and animals walking back to the barn.

Now to price.

Dave

On Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 12:43 PM, David J Brooks  wrote:
> On Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 12:40 PM, Bob Sullivan  wrote:
>> So you gonna charge them US$600+ for using it on 10,000 brochures?  Bob S.
>
> I have not heard back from them yet as far as number of photos. Our
> phone operator takes lunch from 1-2.
>
> I'm one long-two short BTW.
>
> Dave
>
> Dave
>>
>> On Fri, Feb 20, 2009 at 11:30 AM, David J Brooks  wrote:
>>> Thanks to every one who commented, and your kind words and encouragement.
>>>
>>> Much appreciated
>>>
>>> Dave
>
>
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Re: Old photograph, new PESO

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Nice shot. Great mood. 
Paull
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Subject: Re: Old photograph, new PESO

Joseph McAllister wrote:
> On Feb 24, 2009, at 13:24 , Mark Roberts wrote:
> 
>> http://www.robertstech.com/pages/fotoblog/7d406406.htm
>>
>> A black & white medium format shot from GFM. I tried lightening it up 
>> a bit, but decided I liked this dark look better. I wish I could 
>> display it *really* big - the detail is really marvelous - but we have 
>> to deal with bandwidth and monitor size limitations :)
> 
> It's pitiful at that diminuitive size. What could be detail looks like 
> it's been over sharpened.

Nope. Almost no sharpening applied (and that, before resizing down).

> Buck up to the rail and give us a couple thousand pixels wide!

About 1400 x 1900 is what I have at the moment. My MF scanner is only 
1125 dpi. I'm a member of Pittsburgh Filmmakers, though, and have access 
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Re: PESO - The Animated Discussion

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Good catch. You got the right moment.
"Telling Her Like It Is"
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Subject: Re: PESO - The Animated Discussion

Can't help with the title but the moment and the tones are great.

On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 9:19 AM, frank theriault
 wrote:
> Okay, so I seriously need a better title for this one, but I'm just
> not coming up with it.  Any advice WRT the title would be most
> appreciated.
>
> http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2009/02/animated-discussion.html
>
> Comments on the photo would be okay, too.
>
> Taken at the party after the Ice Race (you can see an Icycle '09
> announcement card tacked to the board behind Tif, on the right).
>
> cheers,
> frank
>
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Re: PESO - updated goldfinch and help with PS and the web

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Use "save for web" after resizing and setting color space to SRGB. When you see 
the "save for web" bos, make sure "preserve color space" is checked.If your PS 
version is recent, you can convert to SRGB at the same time you do the save for 
web.
Paul
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Subject: PESO - updated goldfinch and help with PS and the web

I'm having issues with Photoshop and posting images to the web.  I 
convert to SRGB and everything looks fine in PS CS3.  Then I upload to 
the web and everything looks washed out with the wrong color balance.

So, to test, I did a fresh install of PS on my work laptop and edited 
the same raw file I did before with the same settings starting out as 16 
bit prophotoRGB.  Converted to 8 bit sRGB and uploaded.  Here is the new 
file:

http://birdofthemoment.blogspot.com/2009/02/american-goldfinch-carduelis-tristis.html

Here is the original:
http://404mohawknotfound.blogspot.com/2009/02/bird-feeder.html

What's wrong with the original?  What settings in my original install of 
PS do I need to check?

Thanks for any help.

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Re: PESO: Close your eyes and hope for the best.

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I just checked. It'a there and accessible.
Paul
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Subject: Re: PESO: Close your eyes and hope for the best.

All I get is:
403 Forbidden
Request forbidden by administrative rules.

--Sasha

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> Skins vs. shirts on the courts at Venice Beach, 2004:
>  http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8622884
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Re: turning my 50mm macro into a 100mm macro

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You can sometimes find a Vivitar Series 1 90/2.5 for less than $150 if you shop 
around. That's as good as any macro lens you can own. And autofocus is useless 
on a macro.
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Subject: Re: turning my 50mm macro into a 100mm macro

On Sat, Feb 21, 2009 at 7:08 PM, Larry Colen  wrote:
> I've got a DFA 50/2.8 macro and it works great. But, I find myself
> wanting the 100mm macro. I can't really justify shelling out the money
> for a new one right now. I see a few possibilities:
>
> Act like a grownup and just wait until I have the money.
>
> Put my macro focusing 2X TC on my PFA50/1.4 for a longer macro.
>
> Put my 1.4X TC on my FA 77 for 108mm f/2.5 portrait lens
>
> Sell my 50, and use the proceeds to buy a 100.
>
> Find someone selling the 100 used.
>
> Sell the 50 and buy a used 100.
>
> So, I just thought I'd check out the level of interest in the 50 and
> see if anyone as a 100 that they're thinking of selling.
>
>

Buy a Kiron/Lester Dine or Vivitar 105mm f2.8 in KA form for much cheaper?

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Re: film scanners

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I don't know how good the Canoscan is, but I know the Epson flatbed photo 
scanners are quite good. The latest version is the Perfection 4490 Photo 
Scanner. It retails for $149. I have a Perfection 3200, and it does a good job 
on 35mm negs and transparencies. The 4990 is better. 
Paul
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Subject: film scanners


Has anyone any experience with the Canoscan 4400? It's only about $100. I know 
the quality probably wouldn't be the greatest, but the primary purpose of this 
scanner would be low-res scans for the web that look better than what Wal-Mart 
does.

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Re: A thought experiment involving acetone

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Pure nitromethane is very difficult to obtain and as far as I know, it's 
available only in 55-gallon drums.It's a good solvent for ink, but I doubt that 
it will dissolve cyanoacrylate. Model airplane fuel is only 10 to 30% nitro and 
would be even less effective.I've never encountered a plastic that dissolved in 
acetone, although I suppose that some might. In any case, Bob has already 
removed the CA. Problem solved.
Paul
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Subject: Re: A thought experiment involving acetone

Many plastics and some polycarbonates WILL be dissolved by Acetone.  
I'd go with the nitro first.

On Feb 15, 2009, at 09:58 , Bob W wrote:

> Thanks. Let's hope it's not necessary. I, er, I mean HE, has some  
> acetone
> ready...

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