Re: OT: Are you all smiling ??
Personally I think it is a great idea. If you do not want your photo taken, just frown at the guy with the camea and the shutter will not fire. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- Jack Davis wrote: There is doubtless a market of the mindless recorder of things/events who have no thoughts of skill or art..only convenience. If the record is false or contrived..hey! all the better. I'm not sure I want to know what's next. Jack --- Lucas Rijnders [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Op Thu, 01 Dec 2005 15:47:09 +0100 schreef [EMAIL PROTECTED]: The one that caught my attention was At a recent exhibition in New York, Canon showed cameras that spot human faces and analyze their expressions. One prototype waited until all subjects in a portraitwere smiling before taking the picture. Another detected blinking.These won't be commerical products for at least a year What next ??? Beauty detector. The AF-assist light will shine in ugly people's eyes until they are so annoyed they leave the frame. -- Regards, Lucas (Off buying sunglasses) __ Start your day with Yahoo! - Make it your home page! http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
OT: Are you all smiling ??
In this morning's Globe And Mail (a Canadian newspaper) there was an article called Say Cheese, the focus is on ease for cameras of the future which discussed various new 'features' that will be soon available on cameras. The one that caught my attention was At a recent exhibition in New York, Canon showed cameras that spot human faces and analyze their expressions. One prototype waited until all subjects in a portrait were smiling before taking the picture. Another detected blinking. These won't be commerical products for at least a year What next ??? Fred. This mail sent through www.mywaterloo.ca
Re: OT: Are you all smiling ??
Op Thu, 01 Dec 2005 15:47:09 +0100 schreef [EMAIL PROTECTED]: The one that caught my attention was At a recent exhibition in New York, Canon showed cameras that spot human faces and analyze their expressions. One prototype waited until all subjects in a portraitwere smiling before taking the picture. Another detected blinking.These won't be commerical products for at least a year What next ??? Beauty detector. The AF-assist light will shine in ugly people's eyes until they are so annoyed they leave the frame. -- Regards, Lucas (Off buying sunglasses)
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What next ??? An intent program in which the camera will only fire when it can captures your intent - beauty, sadness, emotion etc. This sholud eliminate a lot of mis-taken images VBG Kenneth Waller -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OT: Are you all smiling ?? In this morning's Globe And Mail (a Canadian newspaper) there was an article called Say Cheese, the focus is on ease for cameras of the future which discussed various new 'features' that will be soon available on cameras. The one that caught my attention was At a recent exhibition in New York, Canon showed cameras that spot human faces and analyze their expressions. One prototype waited until all subjects in a portrait were smiling before taking the picture. Another detected blinking. These won't be commerical products for at least a year What next ??? Fred. This mail sent through www.mywaterloo.ca PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com
Re: OT: Are you all smiling ??
In a message dated 12/1/2005 8:04:51 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What next ??? Blinkies for extraneous elements: when a telephone pole is growing out of Aunt Jane's head, a wastepaper basket has crept into the scene, power lines in a landscape shot, etc. Blink, blink, blink, blink, BLINK! Marnie aka Doe :-)
Re: OT: Are you all smiling ??
Hi! In this morning's Globe And Mail (a Canadian newspaper) there was an article called Say Cheese, the focus is on ease for cameras of the future which discussed various new 'features' that will be soon available on cameras. The one that caught my attention was At a recent exhibition in New York, Canon showed cameras that spot human faces and analyze their expressions. One prototype waited until all subjects in a portrait were smiling before taking the picture. Another detected blinking. These won't be commerical products for at least a year What next ??? Fred, it is undubitably good that you did not include any links OTOH, I must say I laffed real hard... Imagine in 10 years - camera such as *istD would pack up a power of modern super comp... Then us programmers can go as wild as we can... -- Boris
Re: OT: Are you all smiling ??
There is doubtless a market of the mindless recorder of things/events who have no thoughts of skill or art..only convenience. If the record is false or contrived..hey! all the better. I'm not sure I want to know what's next. Jack --- Lucas Rijnders [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Op Thu, 01 Dec 2005 15:47:09 +0100 schreef [EMAIL PROTECTED]: The one that caught my attention was At a recent exhibition in New York, Canon showed cameras that spot human faces and analyze their expressions. One prototype waited until all subjects in a portraitwere smiling before taking the picture. Another detected blinking.These won't be commerical products for at least a year What next ??? Beauty detector. The AF-assist light will shine in ugly people's eyes until they are so annoyed they leave the frame. -- Regards, Lucas (Off buying sunglasses) __ Start your day with Yahoo! - Make it your home page! http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs
Re: OT: Are you all smiling ??
Blinkies for extraneous elements Great idea, Some one should keep a list and send to Pentax to keep them abreast of the latest wants from photogs. V B G Speaking of lists to Pentax, what ever happened to the list of wants that was generated several weeks ago and were going to be forwarded to Pentax Japan? Did I miss something regarding this list. Someone was going to the trouble of compiling. Kenneth Waller -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: Are you all smiling ?? In a message dated 12/1/2005 8:04:51 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What next ??? Blinkies for extraneous elements: when a telephone pole is growing out of Aunt Jane's head, a wastepaper basket has crept into the scene, power lines in a landscape shot, etc. Blink, blink, blink, blink, BLINK! Marnie aka Doe :-) PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com
Re: OT: Are you all smiling ??
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In this morning's Globe And Mail (a Canadian newspaper) there was an article called Say Cheese, the focus is on ease for cameras of the future which discussed various new 'features' that will be soon available on cameras. The one that caught my attention was At a recent exhibition in New York, Canon showed cameras that spot human faces and analyze their expressions. One prototype waited until all subjects in a portrait were smiling before taking the picture. Another detected blinking. These won't be commerical products for at least a year What next ??? One that comes pre-loaded with family pictures or course! You'll be able to choose age, race and general attractiveness of your family in advance! Order one now! -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
Re: OT: Are you all smiling ??
Frustrated users tossing cameras that refuse to take pictures at walls. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In this morning's Globe And Mail (a Canadian newspaper) there was an article called Say Cheese, the focus is on ease for cameras of the future which discussed various new 'features' that will be soon available on cameras. The one that caught my attention was At a recent exhibition in New York, Canon showed cameras that spot human faces and analyze their expressions. One prototype waited until all subjects in a portrait were smiling before taking the picture. Another detected blinking. These won't be commerical products for at least a year What next ??? Fred. This mail sent through www.mywaterloo.ca -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout).
Re: OT: Are you all smiling ??
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In this morning's Globe And Mail (a Canadian newspaper) there was an article called Say Cheese, the focus is on ease for cameras of the future which discussed various new 'features' that will be soon available on cameras. The one that caught my attention was At a recent exhibition in New York, Canon showed cameras that spot human faces and analyze their expressions. One prototype waited until all subjects in a portrait were smiling before taking the picture. Another detected blinking. These won't be commerical products for at least a year What next ??? Fred. geez - That's REALLY pathetic. ann This mail sent through www.mywaterloo.ca
Re: OT: Are you all smiling ??
Here's the URL for the article http://tinyurl.com/99cpu I can see them developing a 'Texan Improper Photo' mode - if your subject is too attractive the camera will vibrate but not allow you to fire the shutter !!! Fred. This mail sent through www.mywaterloo.ca
RE: OT: Are you all smiling ??
Your faithful list compiler (me) has been making a habit of working ridiculous hours, and catching every bug that goes around lately. It IS getting done, albeit rather slowly. ;-( Don -Original Message- From: Kenneth Waller [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 10:28 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: Are you all smiling ?? Speaking of lists to Pentax, what ever happened to the list of wants that was generated several weeks ago and were going to be forwarded to Pentax Japan? Did I miss something regarding this list. Someone was going to the trouble of compiling. Kenneth Waller
RE: OT: Are you all smiling ??
Thanks for the effort Don, I wasn't complaining but just curious as to the status. Kenneth Waller -Original Message- From: Don Sanderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: OT: Are you all smiling ?? Your faithful list compiler (me) has been making a habit of working ridiculous hours, and catching every bug that goes around lately. It IS getting done, albeit rather slowly. ;-( Don -Original Message- From: Kenneth Waller [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 10:28 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: Are you all smiling ?? Speaking of lists to Pentax, what ever happened to the list of wants that was generated several weeks ago and were going to be forwarded to Pentax Japan? Did I miss something regarding this list. Someone was going to the trouble of compiling. Kenneth Waller PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com
Re: OT: Are you all smiling ??
In a message dated 12/1/2005 10:40:14 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: geez - That's REALLY pathetic. ann = Would make it a tad difficult to take a serious portrait -- ie where the subject is not smiling. I foresee a future where one has to argue with one's camera. Beep. Lousy shot. Is NOT! Marnie :-)
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[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 12/1/2005 10:40:14 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: geez - That's REALLY pathetic. ann = Would make it a tad difficult to take a serious portrait -- ie where the subject is not smiling. I foresee a future where one has to argue with one's camera. You mean you don't argue with yours now??? -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
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On Dec 2, 2005, at 9:01 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I foresee a future where one has to argue with one's camera. I can just imagine it... the Pentax Clippy. It looks like you're trying to take a photo of a brick wall. Shall I make you want to beat your head against it instead? - Dave
