Re: New to list / acronyms
On Dec 4, 2010, at 9:57 AM, Kenton Brede wrote: Hi, I've been lurking for a few days here. I'm from the Midwest. I bought my first DSLR about two weeks ago, a K-x with the 18-55mm, 55-300mm lens kit. I've got a 50mm M f/1.7 on the way, as well as a polarizer and graduated filter. I also picked up a cleaning kit with rocket blower and a manfrotto tripod and head. No one told me the peripherals were going to cost so damn much. I feel like I'm hemorrhaging money. LOL It's sad but true. And you haven't yet discovered LBA: Lens Buyer's Addiction. Welcome to the fold. My favorite photography book is Light, Science and Magic by Hunter, Biver and Fuqua. I've been using Linux since '93 (Yggdrasil running the 0.99 kernel) and bought a mac for photo processing. I was running Bibble on Linux a few years ago, but eventually switched to a lightroom on a mac for processing photos. The Mac UI is a bit confusing, but you can always pop up a terminal and get to the nice intuitive bash prompt. The other problem that I ran into with linux was calibrating monitors, which is possible in theory, but difficult in practice as the companies that make the calibration tools want people to pay extra for the software to use them. If you have any friends or family that work at Adobe, the employee discount is definitely the way to go, lightroom is $25. The catch being that they only get a limited number of licenses each year at that price. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New to list / acronyms
Welcome, Kenton It's all been said except that the bleeding won't stop. Ask about CBA and LBA some time. Oh yeah, and about cormorants. Cheers Ecke 2010/12/4 Kenton Brede kbr...@gmail.com: Hi, I've been lurking for a few days here. I'm from the Midwest. I bought my first DSLR about two weeks ago, a K-x with the 18-55mm, 55-300mm lens kit. I've got a 50mm M f/1.7 on the way, as well as a polarizer and graduated filter. I also picked up a cleaning kit with rocket blower and a manfrotto tripod and head. No one told me the peripherals were going to cost so damn much. I feel like I'm hemorrhaging money. LOL It's sad but true. I know next to nothing about photography. I've read Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson and The Digital Photography Book by Scott Kelby; both have been a good introduction I think. I'm currently reading Creative Nature Outdoor Photography by Brenda Tharp. Next on the list is The Photographer's Eye by Michael Freeman. If anyone has suggestions as to which other books I should be reading, I'm all ears. I've never used any image manipulation type software other than Picassa. I'm a Linux user and have evaluated Bibble 5 for a couple evenings. It's crashed on me a few times and sucks all available memory and some swap when it imports RAW and builds thumbnails. I might have to break down and get a MAC at some point, if all Linux image software is this crash prone. Bibble does have some cool tricks though. I really like the heal/clone thing but I suppose other software packages have something similar. OK, I do have a question: Is there a page defining the acronyms used here, like: PESO, GESO, PAW? If not, could someone enlighten me? Thanks, Kent -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Watcha mate. Pull up a stool. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New to list / acronyms
On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 12:57 PM, Kenton Brede kbr...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, I've been lurking for a few days here. I'm from the Midwest. I bought my first DSLR about two weeks ago, a K-x with the 18-55mm, 55-300mm lens kit. I've got a 50mm M f/1.7 on the way, as well as a polarizer and graduated filter. I also picked up a cleaning kit with rocket blower and a manfrotto tripod and head. Welcome Kenton. This is a pretty laid back list, and we sometimes do talk about photography.:-) No one told me the peripherals were going to cost so damn much. I feel like I'm hemorrhaging money. LOL It's sad but true. Did'nt you get my memo.?? I know next to nothing about photography. I've read Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson and The Digital Photography Book by Scott Kelby; both have been a good introduction I think. I'm currently reading Creative Nature Outdoor Photography by Brenda Tharp. Next on the list is The Photographer's Eye by Michael Freeman. If anyone has suggestions as to which other books I should be reading, I'm all ears. I've never used any image manipulation type software other than Picassa. I'm a Linux user and have evaluated Bibble 5 for a couple evenings. It's crashed on me a few times and sucks all available memory and some swap when it imports RAW and builds thumbnails. PS Elements and or Lightroom seem to be the weapons of choice here. I might have to break down and get a MAC at some point, if all Linux image software is this crash prone. We have members here that use Mac, PC, Windows and Linux, so feel free to ask. Bibble does have some cool tricks though. I really like the heal/clone thing but I suppose other software packages have something similar. OK, I do have a question: Is there a page defining the acronyms used here, like: PESO, GESO, PAW? If not, could someone enlighten me? I think someone answered that for you. Post some photos and we'll pick away. Dave Brooks PS if you need spelling help, I'm, your man. Thanks, Kent -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New to list / acronyms
From: Ken Waller Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: drd1...@gmail.com Subject: Re: New to list / acronyms Welcome. Aside from equipment advice you'll be able to post pictures and get criticism. Lots of criticism. In your best interest of course. And PUNS, lots of PUNS, you forgot to mention PUNS Monty Python H2G2 references, the obscurer the better ... Not to mention, He who must not be mentioned. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New to list / acronyms
eckinator wrote: Welcome, Kenton It's all been said except that the bleeding won't stop. Ask about CBA and LBA some time. Oh yeah, and about cormorants. The bleeding what won't stop? Drums? Puns? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On Dec 5, 2010, at 1:14 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: or even PAWs Haven't figured that one out, yet. ...we're a gentle and friendly bunch... Being a newby myself, here and in photography, I can testify to that. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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2010/12/5 mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com: The bleeding what won't stop? quote: I feel like I'm hemorrhaging money. cordovan leather wallet, what can I say... ;] -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 2010-12-05 11:35, Eric Weir wrote: On Dec 5, 2010, at 1:14 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: or even PAWs Haven't figured that one out, yet. Photo-A-Week, if I recall correctly. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 12/4/2010 9:47 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Kenton Brede Hi, I've been lurking for a few days here. I'm from the Midwest. I bought my first DSLR about two weeks ago, a K-x with the 18-55mm, 55-300mm lens kit. I've got a 50mm M f/1.7 on the way, as well as a polarizer and graduated filter. I also picked up a cleaning kit with rocket blower and a manfrotto tripod and head. No one told me the peripherals were going to cost so damn much. I feel like I'm hemorrhaging money. LOL It's sad but true. I know next to nothing about photography. I've read Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson and The Digital Photography Book by Scott Kelby; both have been a good introduction I think. I'm currently reading Creative Nature Outdoor Photography by Brenda Tharp. Next on the list is The Photographer's Eye by Michael Freeman. If anyone has suggestions as to which other books I should be reading, I'm all ears. I've never used any image manipulation type software other than Picassa. I'm a Linux user and have evaluated Bibble 5 for a couple evenings. It's crashed on me a few times and sucks all available memory and some swap when it imports RAW and builds thumbnails. I might have to break down and get a MAC at some point, if all Linux image software is this crash prone. Bibble does have some cool tricks though. I really like the heal/clone thing but I suppose other software packages have something similar. OK, I do have a question: Is there a page defining the acronyms used here, like: PESO, GESO, PAW? If not, could someone enlighten me? Thanks, Kent Welcome. http://pdmlpug.org/?page_id=47 PESO - Picture Every So Often GESO - Gallery Every So Often PAW - Picture A Week WOW– Workover Of the Week (haven't actually seen that one yet) You put your photos up on the web somewhere and post a URL to the list and we nit-pick them ad infinitum (or is it ad nauseaum?). A little bit of both actually. -- Where's the Kaboom? There was supposed to be an Earth-shattering Kaboom! --Marvin the Martian. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New to list / acronyms
- Original Message - From: Kenton Brede kbr...@gmail.com I feel like I'm hemorrhaging money. LOL It's sad but true. It's only the beginning!!! :-) I know next to nothing about photography. I've read Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson and The Digital Photography Book by Scott Kelby; both have been a good introduction I think. I'm currently reading Creative Nature Outdoor Photography by Brenda Tharp. Next on the list is The Photographer's Eye by Michael Freeman. If anyone has suggestions as to which other books I should be reading, I'm all ears. It's excellent to read books for basic understanding and grounding with the equipment etc, and I support that but do try to start taking pictures as soon as possible. That's the fun part and you'll always learn by doing. With digital it's much more affordable to learn this way. I've never used any image manipulation type software other than Picassa. I'm a Linux user and have evaluated Bibble 5 for a couple evenings. It's crashed on me a few times and sucks all available memory and some swap when it imports RAW and builds thumbnails. I might have to break down and get a MAC at some point, if all Linux image software is this crash prone. Bibble does have some cool tricks though. I really like the heal/clone thing but I suppose other software packages have something similar. I don't know anything about Linix and compatable software, but some of the guys on the list do so they'll have to help you. OK, I do have a question: Is there a page defining the acronyms used here, like: PESO, GESO, PAW? If not, could someone enlighten me? PESO: Picture Every So Often, a solitary picture that you'd like to share for fun or get critique on. GESO: Gallery Every So Often: a collection of pictures, say from 6 - 12, but not everyone holds to that limit, myself included :-) PAW: Picture A Week: a photographer creates a collection of 52 pictures--one for each week of the year. Welcome to the list, Kent. Where in the midwest are you from? I'm from Chicago. Cheers, Christine Thanks, Kent -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Welcome, Kenton! I'll leave any further enlightenment to those more plugged in. Jack --- On Sat, 12/4/10, Kenton Brede kbr...@gmail.com wrote: From: Kenton Brede kbr...@gmail.com Subject: New to list / acronyms To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Saturday, December 4, 2010, 9:57 AM Hi, I've been lurking for a few days here. I'm from the Midwest. I bought my first DSLR about two weeks ago, a K-x with the 18-55mm, 55-300mm lens kit. I've got a 50mm M f/1.7 on the way, as well as a polarizer and graduated filter. I also picked up a cleaning kit with rocket blower and a manfrotto tripod and head. No one told me the peripherals were going to cost so damn much. I feel like I'm hemorrhaging money. LOL It's sad but true. I know next to nothing about photography. I've read Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson and The Digital Photography Book by Scott Kelby; both have been a good introduction I think. I'm currently reading Creative Nature Outdoor Photography by Brenda Tharp. Next on the list is The Photographer's Eye by Michael Freeman. If anyone has suggestions as to which other books I should be reading, I'm all ears. I've never used any image manipulation type software other than Picassa. I'm a Linux user and have evaluated Bibble 5 for a couple evenings. It's crashed on me a few times and sucks all available memory and some swap when it imports RAW and builds thumbnails. I might have to break down and get a MAC at some point, if all Linux image software is this crash prone. Bibble does have some cool tricks though. I really like the heal/clone thing but I suppose other software packages have something similar. OK, I do have a question: Is there a page defining the acronyms used here, like: PESO, GESO, PAW? If not, could someone enlighten me? Thanks, Kent -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Welcome aboard, Kent! First of all, you don't want that old M-50/1.7 -- let me take that off your hands. Secondly, with regard to editing software, you might give The Gimp a try. Being a WinXP guy, I don't know if it would be as much of a resource hog as Bibble, but I'm sure someone on the list will be able to tell you that. As for the acronyms, it looks like Christine has that all spelled out for you, as it were. Aside from that, just email me off-list and I'll give you a snail mail address where you can unburden yourself from that junky old prime lens. Best, Walt On 12/4/2010 11:57 AM, Kenton Brede wrote: Hi, I've been lurking for a few days here. I'm from the Midwest. I bought my first DSLR about two weeks ago, a K-x with the 18-55mm, 55-300mm lens kit. I've got a 50mm M f/1.7 on the way, as well as a polarizer and graduated filter. I also picked up a cleaning kit with rocket blower and a manfrotto tripod and head. No one told me the peripherals were going to cost so damn much. I feel like I'm hemorrhaging money. LOL It's sad but true. I know next to nothing about photography. I've read Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson and The Digital Photography Book by Scott Kelby; both have been a good introduction I think. I'm currently reading Creative Nature Outdoor Photography by Brenda Tharp. Next on the list is The Photographer's Eye by Michael Freeman. If anyone has suggestions as to which other books I should be reading, I'm all ears. I've never used any image manipulation type software other than Picassa. I'm a Linux user and have evaluated Bibble 5 for a couple evenings. It's crashed on me a few times and sucks all available memory and some swap when it imports RAW and builds thumbnails. I might have to break down and get a MAC at some point, if all Linux image software is this crash prone. Bibble does have some cool tricks though. I really like the heal/clone thing but I suppose other software packages have something similar. OK, I do have a question: Is there a page defining the acronyms used here, like: PESO, GESO, PAW? If not, could someone enlighten me? Thanks, Kent -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 12:06 PM, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: - Original Message - From: Kenton Brede kbr...@gmail.com snip It's excellent to read books for basic understanding and grounding with the equipment etc, and I support that but do try to start taking pictures as soon as possible. That's the fun part and you'll always learn by doing. With digital it's much more affordable to learn this way. Understood. I've taken over a thousand photos so far with the camera. 99.99% are crap and the rest are not quite crap. LOL But I've learned a few things. One thing I've learned is my inability to remember to change ISO and white balance. When the camera is in my hands aperture and shutter speed is all I seem to think about. White balance I've read isn't a big thing when shooting raw, but I've not been able to take one photo shot on incandecent and one on cloudy, with the same settings otherwise, look the same in Bibble. I should probably make a mental checklist to go over before every shot. snip PESO: Picture Every So Often, a solitary picture that you'd like to share for fun or get critique on. GESO: Gallery Every So Often: a collection of pictures, say from 6 - 12, but not everyone holds to that limit, myself included :-) PAW: Picture A Week: a photographer creates a collection of 52 pictures--one for each week of the year. Thank you for the clarification. :) Welcome to the list, Kent. Where in the midwest are you from? I'm from Chicago. I'm living in Omaha. My wife lived in Chicago for few years, before moving here. She really liked Chicago. My few visits have been pleasant as well. Thanks for your help. :) Kent -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 12:14 PM, Walter Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Welcome aboard, Kent! Thanks Walt. :) First of all, you don't want that old M-50/1.7 -- let me take that off your hands. snip Aside from that, just email me off-list and I'll give you a snail mail address where you can unburden yourself from that junky old prime lens. OK, but I might take a hammer and chisel and knock the barnacles off of it and use it once, before I get it into the mail. ;) Kent -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Kenton Brede wrote: I've taken over a thousand photos so far with the camera. 99.99% are crap and the rest are not quite crap. Congratulations, you just made The List. :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New to list / acronyms
On Sat, 04 Dec 2010 11:57 -0600, Kenton Brede kbr...@gmail.com wrote: I know next to nothing about photography. I've read Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson and The Digital Photography Book by Scott Kelby; both have been a good introduction I think. I'm currently reading Creative Nature Outdoor Photography by Brenda Tharp. Next on the list is The Photographer's Eye by Michael Freeman. If anyone has suggestions as to which other books I should be reading, I'm all ears. I've never used any image manipulation type software other than Picassa. I'm a Linux user and have evaluated Bibble 5 for a couple evenings. It's crashed on me a few times and sucks all available memory and some swap when it imports RAW and builds thumbnails. I might have to break down and get a MAC at some point, if all Linux image software is this crash prone. Bibble does have some cool tricks though. I really like the heal/clone thing but I suppose other software packages have something similar. OK, I do have a question: Is there a page defining the acronyms used here, like: PESO, GESO, PAW? If not, could someone enlighten me? Hi Kenton - welcome! Christine has explained the main acronyms - you might find the PDML FAQ useful. It was compiled some time ago but we tend to forget it's available: http://pdmlpug.org/?page_id=47 If you're on Linux, the GIMP plus the UFRaw plug in would be worth a try - certainly the price is right! As for other resources on digital photography, there are lots of good resources and tutorials on line; Eg: * Digital Photography Tutorials: http://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials.htm * The Luminous Landscape: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/index.shtml * Photography BB - free online Photography Magazine: http://www.photographybb.com/magazine/ Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - mmm... Fastmail... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I know next to nothing about photography. Welcome to the list. You'll fit right in. Find out which photographers you like best, and steal all their ideas. Eventually you'll develop a style of your own. B -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Kenton Brede Sent: 04 December 2010 17:57 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: New to list / acronyms Hi, I've been lurking for a few days here. I'm from the Midwest. I bought my first DSLR about two weeks ago, a K-x with the 18-55mm, 55-300mm lens kit. I've got a 50mm M f/1.7 on the way, as well as a polarizer and graduated filter. I also picked up a cleaning kit with rocket blower and a manfrotto tripod and head. No one told me the peripherals were going to cost so damn much. I feel like I'm hemorrhaging money. LOL It's sad but true. I know next to nothing about photography. I've read Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson and The Digital Photography Book by Scott Kelby; both have been a good introduction I think. I'm currently reading Creative Nature Outdoor Photography by Brenda Tharp. Next on the list is The Photographer's Eye by Michael Freeman. If anyone has suggestions as to which other books I should be reading, I'm all ears. I've never used any image manipulation type software other than Picassa. I'm a Linux user and have evaluated Bibble 5 for a couple evenings. It's crashed on me a few times and sucks all available memory and some swap when it imports RAW and builds thumbnails. I might have to break down and get a MAC at some point, if all Linux image software is this crash prone. Bibble does have some cool tricks though. I really like the heal/clone thing but I suppose other software packages have something similar. OK, I do have a question: Is there a page defining the acronyms used here, like: PESO, GESO, PAW? If not, could someone enlighten me? Thanks, Kent -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Welcome to the list. Controlling color temp with RAW shooting is fairly easy. I just shoot on auto white balance and adjust during conversion – either to my preference or, using the eyedropper, to a neutral color, like grey or white. Getting out of Linux and into PhotoShop elements, PhotoShop or Lightroom, on either a Mac or PC, will help in that regard. Paul On Dec 4, 2010, at 2:32 PM, Kenton Brede wrote: On Sat, Dec 4, 2010 at 12:06 PM, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: - Original Message - From: Kenton Brede kbr...@gmail.com snip It's excellent to read books for basic understanding and grounding with the equipment etc, and I support that but do try to start taking pictures as soon as possible. That's the fun part and you'll always learn by doing. With digital it's much more affordable to learn this way. Understood. I've taken over a thousand photos so far with the camera. 99.99% are crap and the rest are not quite crap. LOL But I've learned a few things. One thing I've learned is my inability to remember to change ISO and white balance. When the camera is in my hands aperture and shutter speed is all I seem to think about. White balance I've read isn't a big thing when shooting raw, but I've not been able to take one photo shot on incandecent and one on cloudy, with the same settings otherwise, look the same in Bibble. I should probably make a mental checklist to go over before every shot. snip PESO: Picture Every So Often, a solitary picture that you'd like to share for fun or get critique on. GESO: Gallery Every So Often: a collection of pictures, say from 6 - 12, but not everyone holds to that limit, myself included :-) PAW: Picture A Week: a photographer creates a collection of 52 pictures--one for each week of the year. Thank you for the clarification. :) Welcome to the list, Kent. Where in the midwest are you from? I'm from Chicago. I'm living in Omaha. My wife lived in Chicago for few years, before moving here. She really liked Chicago. My few visits have been pleasant as well. Thanks for your help. :) Kent -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Welcome. Aside from equipment advice you'll be able to post pictures and get criticism. Lots of criticism. In your best interest of course. -Original Message- From: Kenton Brede kbr...@gmail.com Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net Date: Sat, 4 Dec 2010 11:57:05 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Listpdml@pdml.net Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: New to list / acronyms Hi, I've been lurking for a few days here. I'm from the Midwest. I bought my first DSLR about two weeks ago, a K-x with the 18-55mm, 55-300mm lens kit. I've got a 50mm M f/1.7 on the way, as well as a polarizer and graduated filter. I also picked up a cleaning kit with rocket blower and a manfrotto tripod and head. No one told me the peripherals were going to cost so damn much. I feel like I'm hemorrhaging money. LOL It's sad but true. I know next to nothing about photography. I've read Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson and The Digital Photography Book by Scott Kelby; both have been a good introduction I think. I'm currently reading Creative Nature Outdoor Photography by Brenda Tharp. Next on the list is The Photographer's Eye by Michael Freeman. If anyone has suggestions as to which other books I should be reading, I'm all ears. I've never used any image manipulation type software other than Picassa. I'm a Linux user and have evaluated Bibble 5 for a couple evenings. It's crashed on me a few times and sucks all available memory and some swap when it imports RAW and builds thumbnails. I might have to break down and get a MAC at some point, if all Linux image software is this crash prone. Bibble does have some cool tricks though. I really like the heal/clone thing but I suppose other software packages have something similar. OK, I do have a question: Is there a page defining the acronyms used here, like: PESO, GESO, PAW? If not, could someone enlighten me? Thanks, Kent -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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From: Kenton Brede Hi, I've been lurking for a few days here. I'm from the Midwest. I bought my first DSLR about two weeks ago, a K-x with the 18-55mm, 55-300mm lens kit. I've got a 50mm M f/1.7 on the way, as well as a polarizer and graduated filter. I also picked up a cleaning kit with rocket blower and a manfrotto tripod and head. No one told me the peripherals were going to cost so damn much. I feel like I'm hemorrhaging money. LOL It's sad but true. I know next to nothing about photography. I've read Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson and The Digital Photography Book by Scott Kelby; both have been a good introduction I think. I'm currently reading Creative Nature Outdoor Photography by Brenda Tharp. Next on the list is The Photographer's Eye by Michael Freeman. If anyone has suggestions as to which other books I should be reading, I'm all ears. I've never used any image manipulation type software other than Picassa. I'm a Linux user and have evaluated Bibble 5 for a couple evenings. It's crashed on me a few times and sucks all available memory and some swap when it imports RAW and builds thumbnails. I might have to break down and get a MAC at some point, if all Linux image software is this crash prone. Bibble does have some cool tricks though. I really like the heal/clone thing but I suppose other software packages have something similar. OK, I do have a question: Is there a page defining the acronyms used here, like: PESO, GESO, PAW? If not, could someone enlighten me? Thanks, Kent Welcome. http://pdmlpug.org/?page_id=47 PESO - Picture Every So Often GESO - Gallery Every So Often PAW - Picture A Week WOW– Workover Of the Week (haven't actually seen that one yet) You put your photos up on the web somewhere and post a URL to the list and we nit-pick them ad infinitum (or is it ad nauseaum?). -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 2010-12-04 21:47, John Sessoms wrote: You put your photos up on the web somewhere and post a URL to the list and we nit-pick them ad infinitum (or is it ad nauseaum?). Around here? Ad infinauseaum. -- Thanks DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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From: Kenton Brede I might have to break down and get a MAC at some point I did that two years ago -- after 10 happy years of MS-DOS, 12 miserable years of Windows, and one miserabler year of Linux. If I'd put Linux on better hardware I mighta stayed, but I didn't and now I'm glad I didn't. Just in the last month been discovering some really nifty writing- and research-related Mac software that's also been around for years -- the whole time I was miserabler'n around with that other crap. -- Eric Weir Decatur, GA USA eew...@bellsouth.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New to list / acronyms
Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: drd1...@gmail.com Subject: Re: New to list / acronyms Welcome. Aside from equipment advice you'll be able to post pictures and get criticism. Lots of criticism. In your best interest of course. And PUNS, lots of PUNS, you forgot to mention PUNS -Original Message- From: Kenton Brede kbr...@gmail.com Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: New to list / acronyms Hi, I've been lurking for a few days here. I'm from the Midwest. I bought my first DSLR about two weeks ago, a K-x with the 18-55mm, 55-300mm lens kit. I've got a 50mm M f/1.7 on the way, as well as a polarizer and graduated filter. I also picked up a cleaning kit with rocket blower and a manfrotto tripod and head. No one told me the peripherals were going to cost so damn much. I feel like I'm hemorrhaging money. LOL It's sad but true. I know next to nothing about photography. I've read Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson and The Digital Photography Book by Scott Kelby; both have been a good introduction I think. I'm currently reading Creative Nature Outdoor Photography by Brenda Tharp. Next on the list is The Photographer's Eye by Michael Freeman. If anyone has suggestions as to which other books I should be reading, I'm all ears. I've never used any image manipulation type software other than Picassa. I'm a Linux user and have evaluated Bibble 5 for a couple evenings. It's crashed on me a few times and sucks all available memory and some swap when it imports RAW and builds thumbnails. I might have to break down and get a MAC at some point, if all Linux image software is this crash prone. Bibble does have some cool tricks though. I really like the heal/clone thing but I suppose other software packages have something similar. OK, I do have a question: Is there a page defining the acronyms used here, like: PESO, GESO, PAW? If not, could someone enlighten me? Thanks, Kent -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New to list / acronyms
Ken Waller wrote: Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: drd1...@gmail.com Subject: Re: New to list / acronyms Welcome. Aside from equipment advice you'll be able to post pictures and get criticism. Lots of criticism. In your best interest of course. And PUNS, lots of PUNS, you forgot to mention PUNS He said it -- and everone else has provided adequate info... so.. just plain Welcome from me ann often called annsan annsan.smugmug.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: New to list / acronyms
Welcome, Kenton. Greetings from a small country across the big pond and then a small pond... Now, that you have been explained the meaning of all these letter combinations, let me express my anticipation of your GESOs, PESOs or even PAWs if you decide to undertake the project. You're in for the ride, but we're a gentle and friendly bunch, that would be a sooth thing to say :-). Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
