Re: Two days until K-01 announcement

[Christine Nielsen]

On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 2:13 AM, David Mann  wrote:

>
> While it'd be nice to see, it's not something I'd ever expect to see.  Do you 
> really think Pentax are going to come out with not only a FF body but a whole 
> new line of FF lenses?  I don't think it'll look very credible if they just 
> said "use the old glass".

Excuse my ignorance here, but ... I can't help but wonder how would
that be any different than what they said when the 645d was
introduced?

I mean no snark, but they rolled that out with one new lens, right?
Compared to the half dozen or so DFA/ FA lenses in current production,
plus the 60-250 which is rumored to be FF... it doesn't seem too
non-credible to me.  What am I missing?

:)
-c

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Re: K-01 is here...

[Christine Nielsen]

On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 11:35 AM, Darren Addy  wrote:
> https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Fkrxy2FAku4/TylI7rKtXYI/Ahk/KEJd0EPjCrg/w812-h609-k/K-5_SE_40xs_silver3_front-top.jpg
>
> This is clearly NOT the K-01. It has a viewfinder/prism.
>

Says it's the K-5_SE... silver edition?  Looks like my K-5, only
trimmed in silver with the 40mm/2.8 (from K-01 pics?) attached...

-c

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GESO: At the track

[Christine Nielsen]

So... as a follow-up to the other day's hockey pics, I thought I'd
share some I did the weekend before, at an indoor track meet.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23028562@N04/sets/72157629116216583/with/6796372073/

Conditions weren't as chilly, but definitely dimmer, and with
faster-moving subjects.  I kept the K-5 at 16,000 ISO most of the day.
  Which is starting to push the limit, at least when you peep... I'll
also mention that I shot these as jpegs - unintentionally. (D'oh!)  I
wonder how that might have limited these images...not that it matters
much to their fb audience...

But still, it does get one thinking about what difference ff would
make in this situation... especially with the uptick in recent chatter
on the subject!

:)
-c

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Re: After a little work ...

[Christine Nielsen]

Bingo!  I'd say you nailed it...

:)
-c

On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 11:38 AM, Collin Brendemuehl
 wrote:
> http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/70074BPx.jpg
>
> So I took an alternate route.
> Enhance, Shadows/Highlights
> 1.  Lighten Shadows 35%
> 2.  Darken Highlights +15%
> 3.  Midtone Contast +15%
>
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Collin Brendemuehl
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> -- Jim Elliott
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Re: PESO - Glorious Dead

[Christine Nielsen]

I also agree with Brian -- compelling image, Frank!

:)
-c

On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 1:12 AM, Brian Walters  wrote:
> Quoting frank theriault :
>
>> http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2012/01/glorious-dead.html
>>
>> Comments always welcome.
>
>
>
> A perfect example of why one should always carry a camera.
>
> A powerful image.
>
>
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> ++
> Brian Walters
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Re: PESO - The Gentleman

[Christine Nielsen]

A sweet moment. You Canadians, always so polite!

(I wish someone would tie my skates once in a while!  I mean that
literally -- usually I am on the other end of the laces...)

:)
-c

On Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 9:45 PM, frank theriault
 wrote:
> In Canada, a gentleman always ties his lady's skates:
>
> http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2012/01/gentleman.html
>
> Hope you enjoy.  Comments always welcome.
>
> cheers,
> frank
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Re: GESO: At the track

[Christine Nielsen]

Thanks, Paul.  It's funny that you use the word "intensity"... these
kids like to say that they "Focus on their focus & are intense about
their intensity."  A little running humor, I guess.  :)  And speaking
of intense, I'll mention the kid wearing #5 is my son... lol.

It's also funny -- I had the camera set to jpeg from my class the day
before, and just forgot to switch it.  When I realized what I had
done, I figured I had really messed up the wb, since the light in
there was so... whack. It wasn't catastrophic, though... and in the
end, it was a pretty quick edit of 250+ pics. We RAW shooters probably
too often forget the merits of shooting jpegs...

:)
-c


On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 12:19 PM, Paul Stenquist  wrote:
> All very nice. You captured plenty of intensity and caught them at good 
> moments. I especially like the shots of runners with both feet off the ground.
>
> I find jpegs work fine for most subjects, although I rarely shoot that way, 
> since RAWs are actually easier to tweak in terms of balancing the midrange, 
> the whites, and the blacks when rendering finals.
>
> Paul
> On Feb 1, 2012, at 11:54 AM, Christine Nielsen wrote:
>
>> So... as a follow-up to the other day's hockey pics, I thought I'd
>> share some I did the weekend before, at an indoor track meet.
>>
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/23028562@N04/sets/72157629116216583/with/6796372073/
>>
>> Conditions weren't as chilly, but definitely dimmer, and with
>> faster-moving subjects.  I kept the K-5 at 16,000 ISO most of the day.
>>  Which is starting to push the limit, at least when you peep... I'll
>> also mention that I shot these as jpegs - unintentionally. (D'oh!)  I
>> wonder how that might have limited these images...not that it matters
>> much to their fb audience...
>>
>> But still, it does get one thinking about what difference ff would
>> make in this situation... especially with the uptick in recent chatter
>> on the subject!
>>
>> :)
>> -c
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Re: GESO: At the track

[Christine Nielsen]

On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 12:22 PM, Bob Sullivan  wrote:
> Christine,
> You're getting great results!  I wish I had the K-5 for all those
> Gymnastic meets I shot in dimly lit gyms with the PZ-1 and ISO1600
> film.

Thanks, Bob!  I have some gymnastics photos, too...!  Last year was my
daughter's first year on the team, and I hemmed & hawed for a while
over getting the K-5... now, I can't believe I waited...

:)
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Re: At the track

[Christine Nielsen]

On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 12:42 PM,   wrote:
> Great captures given the subject & the conditions.

Thanks, Ken.
>
> How could they be better?

Well... at the risk of appearing unreasonable... When I pixel-peep at
these images, and look at the faces in particular, the noise gets
bothersome... I just wonder how much better a FF sensor would be at
resolving those little details at the same ISO... Or if it would have
helped at all to shoot them as DNGs... Not that I'm all that bothered
(fer cryin' out loud, we're talking 16,000 iso!), I just wonder.

:)
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Re: GESO: At the track

[Christine Nielsen]

Thanks, Jack.  I'll look at the contrast again...

:)
-c

On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 12:39 PM, Jack Davis  wrote:
> At the displayed size, the images look very clean to my eye. Some a tiny bit 
> washed out, but a slight saturation/contrast bump would easily fix that.
> Well caught action.
>
> Jack
>
>
> ________
> From: Christine Nielsen 
> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List 
> Sent: Wednesday, February 1, 2012 8:54 AM
> Subject: GESO: At the track
>
> So... as a follow-up to the other day's hockey pics, I thought I'd
> share some I did the weekend before, at an indoor track meet.
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/23028562@N04/sets/72157629116216583/with/6796372073/
>
> Conditions weren't as chilly, but definitely dimmer, and with
> faster-moving subjects.  I kept the K-5 at 16,000 ISO most of the day.
>   Which is starting to push the limit, at least when you peep... I'll
> also mention that I shot these as jpegs - unintentionally. (D'oh!)  I
> wonder how that might have limited these images...not that it matters
> much to their fb audience...
>
> But still, it does get one thinking about what difference ff would
> make in this situation... especially with the uptick in recent chatter
> on the subject!
>
> :)
> -c
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Re: GESO: At the track

[Christine Nielsen]

On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 1:34 PM, Bob Sullivan  wrote:
> Christine,
> Money you can always replace.  Memories, not so much.  Don't wait.
> Regards,  Bob S.

Yes, that was my line of reasoning when I rationalized this enablement
to my honey...

:)
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Re: GESO: At the track

[Christine Nielsen]

Thanks, Don.

Yes, I've heard that as well about sports photogs... I'm guessing they
usually have tons of photos to weed through, and in a short amount of
time, so jpegs make sense.

I'd also guess there's a certain amount of confidence that's required
for shooting jpegs as a pro.  I had a well-regarded instructor at New
England School of Photography who did weddings & events
occasionally... and he always shot jpegs, and would download the
images onto a cd for the client before he left.  I imagine that most
wedding photogs would be loath to do business that way, for several
reasons, but he was just that confident in his ability to get it right
"in camera"...

Ah well, it won't be long 'til baseball season... it was 60 degrees in
Boston this Feb 1...!

:)
-c



On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 4:07 PM, Don Guthrie  wrote:
> Christine. I think these look great. I did not get a chance to comment on
> your hockey pictures but liked them also.
>
> As to jpegs it is my understanding that most pro sports photogs use jpg for
> their action shots. I know the Scotts (Bourne & Kelby) advocate this.
>  I can't wait for local baseball season to get my sorts thing going.
>
>
> Message: 10
> Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:54:50 -0500
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> So... as a follow-up to the other day's hockey pics, I thought I'd
> share some I did the weekend before, at an indoor track meet.
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/23028562@N04/sets/72157629116216583/with/6796372073/
>
> Conditions weren't as chilly, but definitely dimmer, and with
> faster-moving subjects.  I kept the K-5 at 16,000 ISO most of the day.
>  Which is starting to push the limit, at least when you peep... I'll
> also mention that I shot these as jpegs - unintentionally. (D'oh!)  I
> wonder how that might have limited these images...not that it matters
> much to their fb audience...
>
> But still, it does get one thinking about what difference ff would
> make in this situation... especially with the uptick in recent chatter
> on the subject!
>
>
> -c
>
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Re: K-01 Press Release and Specs

[Christine Nielsen]

On Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 7:55 AM, Steven Desjardins  wrote:
> Here is a telling shot form dpreview.  It really is as big as the K5
> for all practical purposes.

In which case... I don't get it.   But I hope they sell lots.

Reading over my shoulder, my husband commented, "What are they calling
that?  The 'K Negative One'?"

;)
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Re: OT: Boise CEO Dies in Plane Crash Today

[Christine Nielsen]

What a shame.  Especially tough, since it seems this wasn't his first
crash.  My husband flies small planes... owns an "experimental" one,
too...  I hate hearing news like this, even though I know all the
lines about flying being safer than driving, etc.  I wonder what went
wrong...?

-c

On Fri, Feb 3, 2012 at 4:21 PM, Tom C  wrote:
>
> Very OT... probably sharing just as an outlet.
>
> Micron (where I consult and have worked off/on for 4 years of the past
> 11) CEO Steve Appleton died today in the crash of his experimental
> plane at the Boise airport around 9:00 AM.
>
> I didn't know him personally, but he's a prominent figure in this
> small town of 300,000.
>
> http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericsavitz/2012/02/03/micron-ceo-steve-appleton-dies-in-small-plane-accident/
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> http://www.idahostatesman.com/
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Technical difficulties - K-5/battery

[Christine Nielsen]

Hi all, Happy Monday.

What do you make of this...

Shooting at my daughter's gymnastics meet yesterday, I noticed my
battery was starting to get low.   I had an extra in my bag, so I
switched it out.   I took a shot, and then all kinds of clicking
started to happen.  It wasn't taking pics on its own, though that's
what it sounded like... Maybe it was the sound of the mirror going up
& down, I'm not sure... but it was all very odd.  It seemed like the
AF wasn't working, and once the clicking started, I couldn't get it to
shoot.  I shut off the camera, and turned it back on, to see if that
would help.  Nope.  Each initial shot inspired a new round of random
clicks and non-responsiveness,

I took out the battery, and put the first one back in.  This seemed to
solve the problem, and I was able to continue as usual.  I have yet to
review the images, though... fingers crossed that the card isn't
fried

Still, I am left with lingering concerns Should I consider that
battery (Pentax brand) a goner?  I certainly don't feel comfortable
putting it back into the camera... Has the camera been damaged in some
way, deep in the electronic guts?  What about the lens?  Is it taking
longer now to display the review image, or is it just my
imagination???  Ugh.

Larry... didn't you have a misbehaving battery situation not that long ago?

Thanks for any thoughts...

:)
-c

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Re: Technical difficulties - K-5/battery

[Christine Nielsen]

On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 11:16 AM, Bob Sullivan  wrote:
> Christine N,
> I gotta ask, was the replacement battery fully charged?

My best answer is:  as far as as I  know, yes.  It was put in my bag
about a week ago, after charging until the green light on the charger
went off.

> Charge the original and the replacement and then try this again.

The original is charging now... I must say I'm skittish about putting
the wacky battery back in there.

> Any K-5 issues I've had were resolved by fully charged batteries.
> (Not counting the 6 AA's I used for a while in the battery grip - very
> weak energy source.)
> (Autofocus with the DA60-250/4 seems to work better with a fresh charge.)

This is why I changed out the batt when i first saw the charge was
depleted -- looked "2/3 full"... I do think AF works better fully
charged on the 50-135, too...

Thanks, Bob.

-c

> Regards,  Bob S.
>
> On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 7:04 AM, Christine Nielsen  wrote:
>> Hi all, Happy Monday.
>>
>> What do you make of this...
>>
>> Shooting at my daughter's gymnastics meet yesterday, I noticed my
>> battery was starting to get low.   I had an extra in my bag, so I
>> switched it out.   I took a shot, and then all kinds of clicking
>> started to happen.  It wasn't taking pics on its own, though that's
>> what it sounded like... Maybe it was the sound of the mirror going up
>> & down, I'm not sure... but it was all very odd.  It seemed like the
>> AF wasn't working, and once the clicking started, I couldn't get it to
>> shoot.  I shut off the camera, and turned it back on, to see if that
>> would help.  Nope.  Each initial shot inspired a new round of random
>> clicks and non-responsiveness,
>>
>> I took out the battery, and put the first one back in.  This seemed to
>> solve the problem, and I was able to continue as usual.  I have yet to
>> review the images, though... fingers crossed that the card isn't
>> fried
>>
>> Still, I am left with lingering concerns Should I consider that
>> battery (Pentax brand) a goner?  I certainly don't feel comfortable
>> putting it back into the camera... Has the camera been damaged in some
>> way, deep in the electronic guts?  What about the lens?  Is it taking
>> longer now to display the review image, or is it just my
>> imagination???  Ugh.
>>
>> Larry... didn't you have a misbehaving battery situation not that long ago?
>>
>> Thanks for any thoughts...
>>
>> :)
>> -c
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Re: Technical difficulties - K-5/battery

[Christine Nielsen]

On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 11:27 AM, Larry Colen, l...@red4est.com (From
Droid)  wrote:
> My problem was that when I'd try to take a picture it would turn off, but 
> yours sounds like a more common problem.

"Common", as in "frequent", "usual"?  Have you heard of this happening before?

 In any case if it's not a battery, it's probably a power supply.
Contact Pentax, or CRIS and see if you can get things lined up before
sending it in.
>

Yes, I think I am going to get in touch, at least before I put the
battery back in the camera...

thx,
-c


> Christine Nielsen  wrote:
>
>>Hi all, Happy Monday.
>>
>>What do you make of this...
>>
>>Shooting at my daughter's gymnastics meet yesterday, I noticed my
>>battery was starting to get low.   I had an extra in my bag, so I
>>switched it out.   I took a shot, and then all kinds of clicking
>>started to happen.  It wasn't taking pics on its own, though that's
>>what it sounded like... Maybe it was the sound of the mirror going up
>>& down, I'm not sure... but it was all very odd.  It seemed like the
>>AF wasn't working, and once the clicking started, I couldn't get it to
>>shoot.  I shut off the camera, and turned it back on, to see if that
>>would help.  Nope.  Each initial shot inspired a new round of random
>>clicks and non-responsiveness,
>>
>>I took out the battery, and put the first one back in.  This seemed to
>>solve the problem, and I was able to continue as usual.  I have yet to
>>review the images, though... fingers crossed that the card isn't
>>fried
>>
>>Still, I am left with lingering concerns Should I consider that
>>battery (Pentax brand) a goner?  I certainly don't feel comfortable
>>putting it back into the camera... Has the camera been damaged in some
>>way, deep in the electronic guts?  What about the lens?  Is it taking
>>longer now to display the review image, or is it just my
>>imagination???  Ugh.
>>
>>Larry... didn't you have a misbehaving battery situation not that long
>>ago?
>>
>>Thanks for any thoughts...
>>
>>:)
>>-c
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Re: Technical difficulties - K-5/battery

[Christine Nielsen]

On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 12:08 PM, Larry Colen  wrote:
>
> On Feb 6, 2012, at 8:44 AM, Christine Nielsen wrote:
>
>> On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 11:27 AM, Larry Colen, l...@red4est.com (From
>> Droid)  wrote:
>>> My problem was that when I'd try to take a picture it would turn off, but 
>>> yours sounds like a more common problem.
>>
>> "Common", as in "frequent", "usual"?  Have you heard of this happening 
>> before?
>
> I think the discussions call it double actuation or something.
>

Ah, ok.  Thanks -- a little googling on that turned up some videos
that are not entirely dissimilar to what I was seeing.  Interesting.
Seems like many of those experiences are with off-brand batteries, and
(somewhat) extreme temps... which is not my case... but, still...

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Re: Technical difficulties - K-5/battery

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On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 12:28 PM, Paul Stenquist  wrote:
> I had that happen once. Don't recall the exact circumstances, but it never 
> happened again. Your camera probably just  needs a good rest and some chicken 
> soup.

Maybe I should take it on a vacation somewhere, then?  Someplace warm
& sunny, with a nice beach, perhaps.  A little R&R would do us both
good!

:)
-c

ps: glad to hear it was a one-time thing... hoping for that.

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Re: Technical difficulties - K-5/battery

[Christine Nielsen]

Oof.  Just waded through a 15-page thread on PF about this... "K-5
Mirror Disorder"... My take is that it seems to be a problem with
over-charged batteries...

On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 4:25 PM, Christine Nielsen  wrote:
> On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 12:08 PM, Larry Colen  wrote:
>>
>> On Feb 6, 2012, at 8:44 AM, Christine Nielsen wrote:
>>
>>> On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 11:27 AM, Larry Colen, l...@red4est.com (From
>>> Droid)  wrote:
>>>> My problem was that when I'd try to take a picture it would turn off, but 
>>>> yours sounds like a more common problem.
>>>
>>> "Common", as in "frequent", "usual"?  Have you heard of this happening 
>>> before?
>>
>> I think the discussions call it double actuation or something.
>>
>
> Ah, ok.  Thanks -- a little googling on that turned up some videos
> that are not entirely dissimilar to what I was seeing.  Interesting.
> Seems like many of those experiences are with off-brand batteries, and
> (somewhat) extreme temps... which is not my case... but, still...

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Re: New lenses DA 560/5.6, DA 50/1.8

[Christine Nielsen]

On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 6:02 PM, Darren Addy  wrote:
> On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 4:52 PM, P. J. Alling  
> wrote:
>> I'm thinking it'll be more cost effective to look for a nice 50mm f1.7 in F
>> or FA livery.
>
> Not necessarily. Just as the DA 35mm f2.4 has cut the legs out of the
> used market for the slightly faster 35mm f2.0 lenses, I think Pentax
> realizes that they are competing with their own used lens market. The
> fact that it is a f1.8 and not a f1.4 sort of makes that clear.
>
> F50 f1.7s are now consistently going for north of $200, so a 50mm f1.8
> that comes in at a price similar to the DA 35mm f2.4 (sub-$200) would
> probably sell in comparable numbers.

Interesting... Nikon & Canon both offer their 50s in 1.4 & 1.8... the
latter being the "nifty 50" that sells for relatively short money.
Talk about a hole in the Pentax lens line-up.  Maybe this 50/1.8 will
fill it...?

Here's hoping,

-c
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Re: GESO: Boat geometries

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Boathouses is my favorite -- +1!

:)
-c

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> I’ve got myself mixed up with Boat People, doing Boat Things.  Boats
> have interesting shapes:
> https://plus.google.com/u/0/107606703558161507946/posts/d3nseprzEJF
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Re: PESO: House of the Sun

[Christine Nielsen]

Very nice.

I've enjoyed seeing all of your "vacation photos"... You've been
making good use of your time in Hawaii... and making some of us
winter-bound folks quite jealous.  Lucky!

:)
-c


On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 9:59 PM, Daniel J. Matyola  wrote:
> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15128459&size=md
>
> Comments and criticisms are appreciated.
>
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> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
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Re: Frosty AM

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On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 11:58 PM, David Mann  wrote:
> On Feb 8, 2012, at 9:23 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote:
>
>> Like that first one best..
>
> Same here, it's a fantastic photo.  It almost looks as if it was shot in IR.

I was thinking the same thing!  Well done.

:)
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Re: PESO - Wesley

[Christine Nielsen]

Both this and "Happy" made me smile... part of a series of "character
portraits", perhaps...?  Although, I read your comments about
approaching/being approached, and I understand it's complicated...
Anyway, nice work!

:)
-c

On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 9:14 PM, frank theriault
 wrote:
> Funny day yesterday:  I didn't set out to take "street portraits" but
> that's the way it worked out.  About an hour after I took "Happy", I
> bumped into Wesley.  He needed $13 to stay at a men's shelter, and
> after we chatted for a few minutes, I gave him a few bucks.  Only then
> did he ask if I wanted to take a photo, and he seemed genuinely
> pleased that I did.  Not technically perfect (the focus is off a tad -
> one of us must have moved), I still like the gentleness in his eyes:
>
> http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2012/02/wesley.html
>
> Hope you enjoy.  Comments welcome.
>
> cheers,
> frank
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Instant JPEG from RAW utility

[Christine Nielsen]

Stumbled upon this the other day in a Scott Kelby book I was browsing
at a warehouse club store maybe some of you have seen it?  It's a
utility that will extract the jpeg preview from RAW files.
Interesting, I thought.  Works with the DNG files, looking forward to
seeing if it will conjure the "styled' jpegs (vibrant, monochrome,
portrait, natural, bleach bypass, etc), someday when I get a moment...
Just for fun.

http://michaeltapesdesign.com/instant-jpeg-from-raw.html

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Re: Instant JPEG from RAW utility

[Christine Nielsen]

Well, procrastinating on other things (it's tough to get going on a
Monday morning) has allowed me the time to test the styled jpeg
question... and it works.   So,  if  you shoot RAW, with one of the
picture style modes selected (monochrome, vibrant, portrait, etc), you
can extract that styled jpeg preview from the DNG file using this
utility.  Nifty.

:)
-c

On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 10:46 AM, Christine Nielsen  wrote:
> Stumbled upon this the other day in a Scott Kelby book I was browsing
> at a warehouse club store maybe some of you have seen it?  It's a
> utility that will extract the jpeg preview from RAW files.
> Interesting, I thought.  Works with the DNG files, looking forward to
> seeing if it will conjure the "styled' jpegs (vibrant, monochrome,
> portrait, natural, bleach bypass, etc), someday when I get a moment...
> Just for fun.
>
> http://michaeltapesdesign.com/instant-jpeg-from-raw.html
>
> :)

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Re: Instant JPEG from RAW utility

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On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 4:16 PM, Brian Walters  wrote:


I came across that utility some time ago.  It looked nifty but I
found I never seemed to need the low quality embedded JPGs, so
eventually I uninstalled.  The Pentax utility software will do the
same thing if I ever need JPG proofs from DNG.

Yes, I'm not really sure just how often I'd use it... But the other
day I had an "oops" moment & shot a track meet full of jpegs before I
realized I had forgotten to reset to DNG capture... "Editing" those
pics for facebook display was so fast, it made me wonder why I bother
messing around with RAW files all the time... especially if only for
teenagers on fb.  I still would like to have RAW images, but I don't
want to manage RAW plus jpegs... This seemed like an easy way (from
the contextual menu in the Finder) to create proofs, as needed.

Of course, had I ever bothered to take the Pentax  software out of the
box, maybe I'd be doing that already...  lol!

:)
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Re: Macro recommendation

[Christine Nielsen]

I'll second that vote.  I use mine all the time when shooting beads &
other small jewelry items, and it does a great job on those tiny
specimens .  I see them frequently at KEH...

:)
-c



On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 3:18 PM, Tim Bray  wrote:
> I have the last-gen Pentax D-FA 100mm f2.8 (since superseded by the
> "WR" version) and it does a fine macro. It also has the virtue of
> being a WONDERFUL portrait lens. -T
>
> On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 12:16 PM, Mark Roberts
>  wrote:
>> "Collin Brendemuehl"  wrote:
>>
>>>While almost everything that I'm shooting looks great with just the 18-55
>>>there are some small items which would look much better with a macro lens.
>>>Small bearings come out just "ok" but we want a little bit of improvement.
>>>I'm thinking of bringing in my FA28-80 macro just to see how well it 
>>>performs.
>>>Another option is the A50/2.8 macro.
>>>But what are some other options that you think I should consider?
>>
>> Look for some third-party manual focus macro lenses. In fact, one of
>> the Vivitar 70-210 Series 1 zooms would be good if you don't need to
>> go to 1:1
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Re: OT: Proper battery charging

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>>
> What information I have been able to find seems to be from people who are
> not just fastidious with their batteries, but outright obsessive about them.
> On the one hand, they seem to know a lot about batteries. On the other hand,
> they seem like lunatics.

This is only tangentially related, but I'll mention it anyway, since
it relates to battery hygiene, and might save you a headache
someday... about a month ago, my K-5 had a little freak-out (google:
mirror flop) after I inserted an "over-charged" battery.  We're
talking about the Pentax Li-ion battery, in the Pentax charger...
there was a mix-up, and I had placed it back on the charger, even
though it had already been fully charged.  From the research I've
done, it seems the K-5 doesn't cope well with an over-charged batt...
my K-7 doesn't seem to have the same issue, and I haven't heard of the
issue with any other Pentax camera.  Since then, I've been more
careful about what's fully charged & what isn't, and haven't had a
recurrence of the flops.

Like I said, only tangentially related to your issue, but after that
episode,  I guess I can understand how a perfectly nice person could
get a little lunatic-y about their batteries...

lol.

:)
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Re: Wireless tethering simplified (and cheap)

[Christine Nielsen]

Thanks for sharing that, Bruce... I'll have to give it a try.  Have
you ever used PK Tether?  (Me neither)

To Larry's question about the HDMI & Live view... yes.  I've hooked up
my K-5 via HDMI to a projector in my classes, and projected the live
view, as well as everything else you can see on the lcd (jpeg
previews, histograms, etc.)  It's a pretty handy trick for those
times.  I would assume any monitor with an HDMI input would work.

I'd be happy if I could connect the HDMI to my Mac Book for a
tether-like set-up... but that doesn't work.  I've occasionally
considered getting another monitor for that purpose, but the Eye-fi
solution sounds just as effective, cheaper, and with fewer wires.

:)
-c

On Sat, Feb 25, 2012 at 10:12 PM, Bruce Walker  wrote:
> Here's a blog article I wrote on how to use wireless tethering with
> Pentax cameras. And for fast previewing, use an Automator script to
> pop them up the images as they're received.
>
> http://goo.gl/OeSsd
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> Enjoy!
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What's my day rate?

[Christine Nielsen]

Hi all,

Here's my deal... I have a couple of clients for whom I do product
photography -- small businesses who need images for their websites &
promotional materials.  Usually, they send me the items, and I charge
an hourly rate for photographing & editing.  It works pretty well.

Recently, one of them asked me to come to their place, and spend the
day photographing a bunch more stuff,  one-of-a-kind-type items that
they have.  And... asking what is my day rate?

So.  My question is, should the Day Rate = Hourly Rate x 8?  Should it
reflect a bulk discount from that price?  Should I incorporate a
mark-up that reflects the time I will spend in post?  Or charge that
time separately?  What about travel?  It's about an hour's drive
away... Also, is this where I insist on special provisions, like only
Norwegian spring water in the break room, and kobe beef sliders for
lunch? (kidding!)

Thanks for your thoughts, PDMLers...

:)
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Re: Millions of Pics

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Very cool -- I especially liked the photo of the morgue itself.  How meta!  :)

-c

On Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 7:56 PM, Paul Stenquist  wrote:
> The NY Times has more than 10 million frames stored in their photo archive -- 
> or morgue as the paper calls it. A few will be puclished on Tumblr every day:
>
> http://livelymorgue.tumblr.com/
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Re: What's my day rate?

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Thanks, Paul!

On Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 9:32 PM, Paul Stenquist  wrote:
> You have to judge what the market will bear. Your hourly rate times 10 -- for 
> an 8 hour shoot day -- should be a fair price that won't send them running to 
> someone else. That's a 25 percent increase in the rate you charge for working 
> in your own studio, which is a decent boost for the time spent out of office. 
> I would also charge .50 per mile for travel and bill them for lunch if you 
> buy your own.
> Best,
> Paul
> On Feb 28, 2012, at 9:17 PM, Christine Nielsen wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Here's my deal... I have a couple of clients for whom I do product
>> photography -- small businesses who need images for their websites &
>> promotional materials.  Usually, they send me the items, and I charge
>> an hourly rate for photographing & editing.  It works pretty well.
>>
>> Recently, one of them asked me to come to their place, and spend the
>> day photographing a bunch more stuff,  one-of-a-kind-type items that
>> they have.  And... asking what is my day rate?
>>
>> So.  My question is, should the Day Rate = Hourly Rate x 8?  Should it
>> reflect a bulk discount from that price?  Should I incorporate a
>> mark-up that reflects the time I will spend in post?  Or charge that
>> time separately?  What about travel?  It's about an hour's drive
>> away... Also, is this where I insist on special provisions, like only
>> Norwegian spring water in the break room, and kobe beef sliders for
>> lunch? (kidding!)
>>
>> Thanks for your thoughts, PDMLers...
>>
>> :)
>> -c
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Re: What's my day rate?

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On Tue, Feb 28, 2012 at 10:10 PM, Larry Colen  wrote:

> Do you want to encourage them? Or discourage them?  Are you underemployed, so 
> that it would be worth your while to drive out there and spend more time 
> shooting than you might if they just sent the stuff to you?  Or, are you 
> already working at capacity?

I'm more interested in coming up with a fair, reasonable fee... I'd
like to do the work,  but I don't want to give away my services, or
overcharge.  Finding the sweet spot in between is the challenge...

> I suspect that a day rate could work out well for them, even if you charge 
> more per hour, if you can photograph more items for your time than doing it 
> onesy-twosy, not to mention their time and expense of shipping items.  It 
> will cost you in driving time, but you'll likely save in set up and teardown 
> time if you can photograph a dozen items rather than one or two.

Agreed.  Sometimes, this work requires more creativity, in setting up
& "styling" a group of items... but this will be just straightforward
product shots, on white seamless.  Should be relatively easy to do a
bunch of items all in one whack...

Thanks,
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Re: What's my day rate?

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Thanks, John!

On Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 4:56 PM, John Sessoms  wrote:
> From: Christine Nielsen
>
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Here's my deal... I have a couple of clients for whom I do product
>> photography -- small businesses who need images for their websites &
>> promotional materials.  Usually, they send me the items, and I charge
>> an hourly rate for photographing & editing.  It works pretty well.
>>
>> Recently, one of them asked me to come to their place, and spend the
>> day photographing a bunch more stuff,  one-of-a-kind-type items that
>> they have.  And... asking what is my day rate?
>>
>> So.  My question is, should the Day Rate = Hourly Rate x 8?  Should it
>> reflect a bulk discount from that price?  Should I incorporate a
>> mark-up that reflects the time I will spend in post?  Or charge that
>> time separately?  What about travel?  It's about an hour's drive
>> away... Also, is this where I insist on special provisions, like only
>> Norwegian spring water in the break room, and kobe beef sliders for
>> lunch? (kidding!)
>>
>> Thanks for your thoughts, PDMLers...
>
>
> Hourly rate up to 6 hours, day rate for up to 10 hours, over-time surcharge
> for more than 10 hours. Day rate = hourly rate x 8.
>
> I would charge travel at a flat rate based on distance for anything over 20
> miles. Figure not only the cost of operating the vehicle, but the time you
> have to spend traveling ... 50 miles ~ 1 hour. Something like $1.00/mile for
> the time & $0.50/mile for the vehicle operating expense - but I wouldn't
> break it out; just "travel" @ $1.50/mile.
>
> 10% discount if they pay the invoice in full within 10 days.
>
>
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Re: published - New Yorker on line

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Most excellent, Ann!  Congrats!

:)
-c

On Thu, Mar 1, 2012 at 11:52 AM, Ann Sanfedele  wrote:
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> http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/culture/2012/03/a-cult-comedian-gets-back-in-the-game.html
>
> just a Scrabble shot... requested when photo editor saw it on Wiki
> with Matt Graham's bio there.
>
> nice, just the same
>
> ann
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Re: OT iPad

[Christine Nielsen]

On Thu, Mar 8, 2012 at 10:12 AM, Mark Roberts
 wrote:

> I have an Android tablet with a full-size USB port, an HDMI port and
> an SD card slot all built in. It can be useful for evaluating photos
> in the field with a bigger screen than what's on the back of the
> camera. I may give it a try as a video monitor for shooting video with
> the K5 (using the HDMI port). I wouldn't think a tablet computer is a
> good way for editing photos.

So... your tablet has HDMI in, yes?  HDMI out, too?  I remember you
showing it around when we were in the 'hood together, but I can't
remember which one you have... The growing secondhand ipad market has
got me thinking...

:)
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Re: Blogspot blogger steals my work

[Christine Nielsen]

Well, I give him credit for swiping good content, at least.  I'd bet
every single blog entry of his has been lifted from somewhere else...
How'd you find it?

-c

On Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 1:33 PM, Mark Roberts
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> Have a look at this:
> http://dhileep-annai-illam.blogspot.com/2009/07/computer-lcd-monitors-for-photography.html
>
> Stolen entirely from my web site at
> http://www.robertstech.com/blog/?p=31
>
> Sent a complaint to blogger.com last week but no response so far...
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Re: Anybody still shooting film?

[Christine Nielsen]

I'm teaching a photography class to middle schoolers this month.  Last
week, we were talking about the anatomy of a camera... I pulled out a
K-1000 to demonstrate a few things, and asked:  has anyone ever used a
film camera?

I got lots of blank looks, but then a hand went up, "My Grandma has one!!"

So, there you go.  One Grandma.

:)
-c

On Sat, Mar 10, 2012 at 10:44 AM, JC O'Connell  wrote:
> I have had my Pentax DSLR for 5 years now and only
> shot one roll of film since buying it. I am wondering
> if anyone is still using 35mm film regularly?
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Photographing artwork for prints

[Christine Nielsen]

Hello all, and happy spring!

I come to you again, seeking wisdom...  I've had an inquiry from a
client about photographing artwork (painted canvases) for the purpose
of creating prints... for sale.  A couple of issues come to mind:

1) The actual photography... I'm assuming hi-resolution is the name of
the game here.  Not sure yet how big they want to go with prints... I
think some of the actual canvases are fairly large (30 x40?)
themselves.  From the research I've done, I'd think my K-5 is up to
the task... Should I consider renting a larger-format camera?
Alternatively,  at what point should I consider 'stitching" images
together for large pieces?

2) Rights.  So, this where I really have no idea...  my standard
agreement doesn't provide for the sale of my images by clients.  How
does that work?  I'm reading up -
http://asmp.org/tutorials/licensing-guide.html has been helpful, btw -
but has anyone out there ever taken on this kind of project or
provided that kind of license?

Any thoughts or experiences you have to share are very much appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

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Re: Photographing artwork for prints

[Christine Nielsen]

Just so happens, Light: Science & Magic has been my bedtime reading
(works great!) lately.  A very good resource, that one.   :)

Funny you should mention work for hire... I was reading about those
distinctions the other day for some other reason, and remember
gleaning that it was something to avoid, for my purposes at the time.
But, maybe this is the perfect application of the concept.  As you
say, I have no real need of the "copy" of their artwork...  I'm just
in unfamiliar territory with this request & want to make sure I give
them a reasonable quote.

Thanks!

-c

On Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 3:28 PM, P. J. Alling
 wrote:
> Your biggest problem will be getting the colors in the prints to come close
> enough to the colors in the painting, The sensor will be out of gamut.  The
> second will be glare off the paints which will can be a bitch to remove.
>  There are all kinds of methods none will work in every instance.  You know
> I hate to recommend this but you should find a book on copy photography.
>  There are a few out there and the   Resolution?  The first time I did this
> digitally it was with the *ist D.  So a larger format camera than the k-5 is
> probably not necessary unless your client want's larger than life size
> prints.  Rights, this is work for hire, you don't have any rights.  You can
> probably insist on getting limited rights for yourself to show off as
> samples of your work.  Somewhere I have a sample contract, though I don't
> know where it is.  I work these on a handshake basis.  I have no particular
> wish to claim anyone else' work as my own so it's easy not to violate.  I
> find most artists don't want paperwork, it can lead to taxes.
>
>
> On 3/20/2012 3:05 PM, Christine Nielsen wrote:
>>
>> Hello all, and happy spring!
>>
>> I come to you again, seeking wisdom...  I've had an inquiry from a
>> client about photographing artwork (painted canvases) for the purpose
>> of creating prints... for sale.  A couple of issues come to mind:
>>
>> 1) The actual photography... I'm assuming hi-resolution is the name of
>> the game here.  Not sure yet how big they want to go with prints... I
>> think some of the actual canvases are fairly large (30 x40?)
>> themselves.  From the research I've done, I'd think my K-5 is up to
>> the task... Should I consider renting a larger-format camera?
>> Alternatively,  at what point should I consider 'stitching" images
>> together for large pieces?
>>
>> 2) Rights.  So, this where I really have no idea...  my standard
>> agreement doesn't provide for the sale of my images by clients.  How
>> does that work?  I'm reading up -
>> http://asmp.org/tutorials/licensing-guide.html has been helpful, btw -
>> but has anyone out there ever taken on this kind of project or
>> provided that kind of license?
>>
>> Any thoughts or experiences you have to share are very much appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>>
>> -c
>>
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Re: Photographing artwork for prints

[Christine Nielsen]

To all who commented -- I am very grateful.  Great feedback, most helpful.

Jostein --Great trick, using the floor... and you have inspired me to
ask about who's doing the printing...

Godfrey -- yes, the "KISS" principle, one to live by.  And I
appreciate your thoughts on rights & billing.  Sounds like the right
way to go.

Mark -- Good point, they are somewhat 3-d, some more so than others...

John -- I am dealing with the artists, so they do own the work.
Another nudge to make sure I speak with the printing person... thanks.

David -- Yes, that is the gist of what I had previously read about
WFH.. the call has been placed to the attorney... :)

Mark C -- Thanks -- I hope I end up enjoying this job, too!  :)

Anthony -- brilliant idea about the mirror!

Bruce -- good to know there is always hope in post.  :)

Again, thanks to all!!!
-c


On Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 4:25 PM, AlunFoto  wrote:
> Hi Christine,
> I'm working on a project to record the works of my great granddad, to
> be represented in an exhibition in Lofoten in June. It's as Peter
> says, colour is critical. I use a grey card thingy from Lastolite to
> shoot a reference shot, and then adjust WB in post. According to the
> printer guy it works pretty well. He also appreciates that I use
> ProPhotoRGB in Lightroom for my colour space, and says it gives him
> the latitude he needs.
>
> I believe the K-5 would suffice for most paintings. It depends on
> their size, really. In my case all the reproductions will be in 1:1,
> so I guess anything over two square meters of canvas could deserve a
> stitchup of two or more shots. For my own part I use the 645D since I
> can, but I would have got by with K-5.
>
> My usual "trick" for lighting is to place the paintings on the floor
> and position the camera perpendicularly above on a tall tripod. If
> possible I do it in a room with a white-painted ceiling to bounce a
> flash off. It works pretty well in most cases. Avoid having other
> bright light sources around if you can.
>
> I bought my edition of "Light; Science and magic" in 1989. Possibly my
> best photographic investment, even though -or perhaps because- I
> mostly use ambient light. :-)
>
> best,
> Jostein
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Re: Ned Bunnell blogs the K-01

[Christine Nielsen]

Fascinating -- that test drive event Ned linked to?  Held not at a
camera or electronics shop, but at a design store... alongside
housewares & other funky gadgets.  We'll see how that  marketing plan
plays out... will the hipsters & design mavens take the bait?  Who
needs Ashton Kutcher, anyway?

I'm enjoying watching how things develop for the K-01... It's not the
camera for me, but I'm rooting for it nonetheless.

:)
-c

On Thu, Mar 22, 2012 at 4:14 PM, Miserere  wrote:
> Apologies if this was already posted, but I didn't see it mentioned.
>
> Our long-lost president, Ned Bunnell, has resurfaced. He is well,
> healthy, and turns out he'd been hiding out in his California home
> taking photos of his dog using the K-01 + 31 Ltd. I could think of
> many worse fates that could have befallen him (though none that
> include a camera). I like the way the focus peaking is implemented in
> the K-01. Maybe Godfrey can tell us if it works well in real life as I
> believe it's the same method used in the Ricoh GXR.
>
>  -- Feedback from K-01 Test Drive at A+R:
>   http://nedbunnell.posterous.com/feedback-from-k-01-test-drive-at-ar
>
>  -- K-01 with DA, FA Lenses
>   http://nedbunnell.posterous.com/k-01-with-da-fa-lenses
>
>  -- K-01 Focus Peaking
>   http://nedbunnell.posterous.com/k-01-focus-peaking
>
> There are a few more posts about the K-01, but these seemed like the
> most interesting.
>
> Cheers,
>
>
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Re: Ned Bunnell blogs the K-01

[Christine Nielsen]

Haha...

Problem is, that is clearly not the demographic they are after with
this camera.  A quick perusal of this list will reveal they have
mostly been successful with that.  ;)

Not that there's anything wrong with that demographic!  Some of my
favorite people are balding, paunchy & middle aged.  Like my dad.
(ba-dum-bum!)

BTW... Ned, if you're listening?  I'm your girl for making inroads
with the "soccer moms desperately clinging to the few shreds of cool
they have left" crowd...

:)
-c

On Fri, Mar 23, 2012 at 2:06 PM, Walt Gilbert  wrote:
> I would happily sign on as a spokesperson in order to make inroads with the
> balding, paunchy, middle-aged male demographic in search of a camera that
> promises great performance but doesn't look like the kind of camera anyone
> would want to break into your home to steal after having seen you out
> shooting with it.
>
> Personally, I think I'd love it in the same way that I love most things that
> are hated by people who have better taste than I do.
>
> -- Walt
>
>
> On 3/23/2012 12:52 PM, Christine Nielsen wrote:
>>
>> Fascinating -- that test drive event Ned linked to?  Held not at a
>> camera or electronics shop, but at a design store... alongside
>> housewares&  other funky gadgets.  We'll see how that  marketing plan
>> plays out... will the hipsters&  design mavens take the bait?  Who
>>
>> needs Ashton Kutcher, anyway?
>>
>> I'm enjoying watching how things develop for the K-01... It's not the
>> camera for me, but I'm rooting for it nonetheless.
>>
>> :)
>> -c
>>
>> On Thu, Mar 22, 2012 at 4:14 PM, Miserere  wrote:
>>>
>>> Apologies if this was already posted, but I didn't see it mentioned.
>>>
>>> Our long-lost president, Ned Bunnell, has resurfaced. He is well,
>>> healthy, and turns out he'd been hiding out in his California home
>>> taking photos of his dog using the K-01 + 31 Ltd. I could think of
>>> many worse fates that could have befallen him (though none that
>>> include a camera). I like the way the focus peaking is implemented in
>>> the K-01. Maybe Godfrey can tell us if it works well in real life as I
>>> believe it's the same method used in the Ricoh GXR.
>>>
>>>  -- Feedback from K-01 Test Drive at A+R:
>>>   http://nedbunnell.posterous.com/feedback-from-k-01-test-drive-at-ar
>>>
>>>  -- K-01 with DA, FA Lenses
>>>   http://nedbunnell.posterous.com/k-01-with-da-fa-lenses
>>>
>>>  -- K-01 Focus Peaking
>>>   http://nedbunnell.posterous.com/k-01-focus-peaking
>>>
>>> There are a few more posts about the K-01, but these seemed like the
>>> most interesting.
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>>
>>>
>>>    —M.
>>>
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My K-5 is going to Arizona...

[Christine Nielsen]

Boohoo.

Mirror flops have resurfaced.  "Randomly activating mirror" is what
Randall on Pentax live chat calls it.  Of course, he says he couldn't
say what causes it.  It's a bummer - I do love this camera in so many
ways, it really stinks that it's less than 6 months old.  And, I've
been busy with it -- there's never a good time to be without your
favorite camera, I guess.   Thankfully I have my K-7, but it's just
not the same...

Can I be the only one here on the pdml who's seen this affliction?
'Fess up if you've had it, no need to be ashamed...

:)
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Re: Hello & Nothing great

[Christine Nielsen]

Hi Christine!

Glad to hear that you made through a long, busy Chicago winter.  I
enjoyed your gallery!

Thanks for the well-wishes for my camera, I'm hoping her trip is quick
& painless.  I'm thinking a new lens might help me through the
ordeal...

:)
-c
(from Boston)

On Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 12:26 AM, Christine Aguila
 wrote:
> Hi Everyone:  Wow!  I just blazed through an insanely busy patch at work; I'm 
> whipped and blurry-eyed.  But I made it through.  I put together this little 
> gallery just to remind myself that I'm a member of a very nice photo group 
> and that I need to start taking pictures again.  No need to comment--just a 
> little exercise for the photographer within.
>
> Hope is well by everyone!  Christine in Boston--very sorry to hear about your 
> K-5.  Bummer.  I feel your pain.  Hope it works out ok and the camera is not 
> gone too long. Big cheers, Christine/Chicago
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Re: My K-5 is going to Arizona...

[Christine Nielsen]

Ahh... feel the love! ;)

Well, you're gonna love this, Bob... I took the camera, boxed,
bubble-wrapped, and boxed again, to the post office today.  Paid for
not-so-slow shipping, and insurance for replacement value.  Handed off
to the clerk, and turned to leave.  As I left, I could see her go to
put the package on the stack behind her, and... she dropped it.

Gah!

-c

On Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 6:44 PM, Bob Sullivan  wrote:
>
> This is no time for empathy Steve.
> I've shot 245 images in the past week as the weather is burning out the
> daffys.
> And #1 son has borrowed the tripod and back-up camera!
> I can't afford any problems with my K-5 right now.
> I feel bad for Christine N (did you tell the K-5 that you loved
> it???), but there are limits.
> Regards,  Bob S.
>
>
> On Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 12:11 PM, Steven Desjardins 
> wrote:
> > " Don't jinks us..."
> >
> > The renowned fraternal empathy of the PDML.  ;-)
> >
> >
> > On Fri, Mar 23, 2012 at 4:19 PM, Bob Sullivan 
> > wrote:
> >> Don't jinks us...
> >>
> >> On Fri, Mar 23, 2012 at 3:09 PM, Christine Nielsen 
> >> wrote:
> >>> Boohoo.
> >>>
> >>> Mirror flops have resurfaced.  "Randomly activating mirror" is what
> >>> Randall on Pentax live chat calls it.  Of course, he says he couldn't
> >>> say what causes it.  It's a bummer - I do love this camera in so many
> >>> ways, it really stinks that it's less than 6 months old.  And, I've
> >>> been busy with it -- there's never a good time to be without your
> >>> favorite camera, I guess.   Thankfully I have my K-7, but it's just
> >>> not the same...
> >>>
> >>> Can I be the only one here on the pdml who's seen this affliction?
> >>> 'Fess up if you've had it, no need to be ashamed...
> >>>
> >>> :)
> >>> -c
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Pentax Service Express Lane

[Christine Nielsen]

Well, whadaya know!  My camera, which I sent to Arizona on Monday, is
already heading back home.  Repaired.  Woot!

:)
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Re: Strange Memory Card Event

[Christine Nielsen]

I haven't seen that.  It almost sounds like you were looking at images
with one of those funky special-effects jpeg filters applied...?  Is
it possible you had it set to apply one of those?  Though I don't know
why the filtered effect would be there one minute & gone the next.
Strange, for sure.

If it persists, I wouldn't hesitate to ship it off for service --
turnaround time is pretty quick these days.

:)
-c

On Mon, Apr 2, 2012 at 9:22 AM, Jack Davis  wrote:
> May I please ask again if anyone has experienced the following: After not 
> using the K-5 for about a month (been giving the K20 a bit of airing) I took 
> a few shots with it yesterday.
> Difficult to describe, but when I chimped the shots they had a pale gray, 
> almost negative look about them. They remained that way 'til I removed and 
> reinserted the card.
> Still fretting a bit and anxious to hear if anyone has had the same 
> experience.
>
> Thanks much!
>
> Jack
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Re: Pentax Service Express Lane

[Christine Nielsen]

On Fri, Mar 30, 2012 at 11:09 PM, Walt Gilbert  wrote:
> I'll remember this the next time someone starts yakking about Pentax's poor
> customer relations.

You know, I've been one of those yakkers in the past.  ;)

But, this time around, it's  much more smoothly than I ever
anticipated.   I'm guessing things are slow over there right now, and
they happened to have in stock whatever parts they needed  to do the
fix.   So, lucky me!

To their credit, though, I will add that someone from service called
me - on both my cell & home numbers - to confirm how I wanted it
shipped back to me.  Anticipating a longer wait for repair, I had
stated in my letter that I would be willing to pay for expedited
return shipping, since I have a couple of jobs coming up for which I'd
really like to have it... And it was just going to kill me to wait 5
business days for it to ship... Anyway, they apparently read the
letter (!) & followed up.  In the end, I decided to just go with
regular shipping, and she assured me that it would go out that
afternoon.

All in all, very pleasant.  Keeping fingers crossed that the camera is
in good shape, too!

:)
-c


> -- Walt
>
>
> On 3/30/2012 10:00 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:
>>
>> That's great gnus!
>>
>> cheers,
>> frank
>>
>> "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." --
>> Christopher Hitchens
>>
>> --- Original Message ---
>>
>> From: Christine Nielsen
>> Sent: March 30, 2012 3/30/12
>> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List"
>> Subject: Pentax Service Express Lane
>>
>> Well, whadaya know!  My camera, which I sent to Arizona on Monday, is
>> already heading back home.  Repaired.  Woot!
>>
>> :)
>> -c
>>
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Re: New lens prices

[Christine Nielsen]

Groan.

The 16-50 has been on my wish list for a while... I guess I should
have bought it $700 ago.

I can understand incremental price increases, but almost double?
Yikes.  For a long time, one of the advantages of Pentax has been the
value proposition... if that goes away, then what?  Just as expensive
as Canikon, but quirkier, and with no FF option?

-c





On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 10:38 AM, Bryan Jacoby  wrote:
> So, how 'bout them new lens prices?!?
>
> I have been pretty impressed with what I've seen in the Ricoh era
> (yes, I think the K-01 is a great idea) and therefore I've been
> optimistic about the future.  But these new lens prices seem, shall we
> say, less than well-considered.
>
> I guess I can understand a pricing policy designed to give
> bricks-and-morter shops a chance to compete, but I don't see how it's
> necessary to nearly double the price of some lenses to do that.
> Sorry, but I don't see people lining up to pay $1500 for a DA*
> 16-50mm.  Can anybody explain this to me?
>
> On the bright side, the price of the FA 31mm Limited hasn't changed,
> and in comparison it now seems like a heck of a deal.  How could I not
> buy one?
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Re: New lens prices

[Christine Nielsen]

On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 12:50 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi  wrote:

>
> The critical thing is that Ricoh/Pentax increase the build quality
> (particularly on this specific lens!) so that it's worth the new price
> point. Based on the problematic history reported here and elsewhere, I
> wouldn't pay this amount of money for the DA*16-50/2.8 lens. I had
> one, I sold it to a friend (and I wouldn't do that if I had any
> reservations about the one I had), but I've seen reports from others
> on everything from poor centering to failed focus motors, and mixed
> reviews on warranty service for it too. That could ba a $1400 hassle.

Agreed.  I was having a hard time justifying the purchase at the old
price, due to the lens' uneven reputation.  I can't imagine shelling
out at the new price.

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Re: hey canadians!

[Christine Nielsen]

Woohooo!  That's great, Tanya!  I'm sorry that I won't be in Canada to
see it... let us know if the campaign comes south of the border!

:)
-c

On Fri, Oct 15, 2010 at 6:44 PM, Tanya Love  wrote:
> Just thought I'd let you all know, that if you should see this image:
>
> http://www.lovebytes.com.au/pics/agoobus.jpg
>
> ...floating around Vancouver or Toronto on the side of a bus, with
> advertising for Agoo Clothing all over it.
>
> .it is mine, and it was shot with my trusty K-7 and fa 50mm/1.7!
>
> Apparently, it is going to be "plastered everywhere!"
>
> Woohoo!
>
> Tan.x.
>
>
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Re: Anyone going to PhotoPlus Expo in NYC?

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On Thu, Oct 28, 2010 at 10:21 PM, Miserere  wrote:

I'll be the one trying to trade in
his K10D for a 645D:


Good luck with that!  :)

Looking forward to hearing your reports!

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PESO: Halloween Strobist

[Christine Nielsen]

My first peso here...

I was at my daughter's school Halloween dance earlier this week.  Took
a few obligatory pics of her & her friends, but I wasn't feeling
inspired.  Then the DJ turned the strobe light on & the kids went
crazy... and there was one little girl at the front of the crowd who
was really getting her groove on!  I turned off my flash & set the
shutter speed at .5 sec, just to see what I could get, using the
strobe as my light source This was my fave.

http://bit.ly/boDdsR

Questions, comments & concerns are all welcome.
:)
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Re: PESO: Halloween Strobist

[Christine Nielsen]

Thanks, Sam.  I should mention there was a fog machine that helped
with the atmosphere

And thanks for lurking!

On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 10:44 PM, Sam  wrote:
> Pretty cool photo, Christine.  Love the light and the atmosphere.
>
> You should post more pesos ... I've been following and enjoying your blog.
>
> Sent from my phone.
>
> On Oct 31, 2010, at 10:26 PM, Christine Nielsen  wrote:
>
>> My first peso here...
>>
>> I was at my daughter's school Halloween dance earlier this week.  Took
>> a few obligatory pics of her & her friends, but I wasn't feeling
>> inspired.  Then the DJ turned the strobe light on & the kids went
>> crazy... and there was one little girl at the front of the crowd who
>> was really getting her groove on!  I turned off my flash & set the
>> shutter speed at .5 sec, just to see what I could get, using the
>> strobe as my light source This was my fave.
>>
>> http://bit.ly/boDdsR
>>
>> Questions, comments & concerns are all welcome.
>> :)
>> -c
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Re: PESO: Halloween Strobist

[Christine Nielsen]

Thanks, Bob & Steve

On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 8:04 AM, Steven Desjardins  wrote:
> Great shot.  This is where rock concerts come from in 10 years.
>

I'm not sure if this girl is going to able to wait 10 years.  She's
ready now...!

:)
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Re: Halloween Strobist

[Christine Nielsen]

Thanks!   The timing was the fun part,  with the flashing strobe
making it all a bit random.

:)
-Christine from Boston

On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 12:42 AM, Christine  Aguila
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> That's very sweet, Christine.  Love it!  I can see why it's your fave! Great
> timing.  Big cheers, Christine from Chicago
>
>
> - Original Message - From: "Christine Nielsen" 
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
> Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2010 9:26 PM
> Subject: PESO: Halloween Strobist
>
>
>> My first peso here...
>>
>> I was at my daughter's school Halloween dance earlier this week.  Took
>> a few obligatory pics of her & her friends, but I wasn't feeling
>> inspired.  Then the DJ turned the strobe light on & the kids went
>> crazy... and there was one little girl at the front of the crowd who
>> was really getting her groove on!  I turned off my flash & set the
>> shutter speed at .5 sec, just to see what I could get, using the
>> strobe as my light source This was my fave.
>>
>> http://bit.ly/boDdsR
>>
>> Questions, comments & concerns are all welcome.
>> :)
>> -c
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Re: Goblins big and small

[Christine Nielsen]

I always enjoy a trip to Chicago through your lens, Christine.   What
a fun group of trick-or-treaters, big and small!

:)
-c

On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 1:11 AM, Christine  Aguila  wrote:
> http://www.caguila.com/caguila/hallowparade2010
>
> These are just darn silly.  Some cool costumes though.  Awful bloody cold
> when the sun went down.  Had to leave early--I was freezing.  Tried some
> night-time flash--didn't work out so well.  Haven't had a day's shooting
> like this in a few months--fought with the equipment quite a bit, but it
> felt good to be shooting, even though the pics aren't that great.
>
> Comments welcome
> Cheers, Christine from Chicago
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Re: PESO: The Lab

[Christine Nielsen]

I think it looks very Galassian - I like it!  How about a square crop,
to complete the look?

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Re: K-5 here, high iso samples

[Christine Nielsen]

 I know it's not good to covet, but I I'm finding it hard to
resist  Congrats on your new arrival!   I trust you'll let us know
if you get the chance to do side-by-side comparisons with the k-7 &
k-5, at the same iso.  You know, just so I can be sure I've thoroughly
tortured myself...  ;)

Enjoy!
-c

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> My K5 arrived a few hours ago. My first thought was that it was defective
> and wouldn't autofocus. As usual, I'd forgotten to set the diopter to
> "almost blind." Once I realized that I was the only one not focusing, I shot
> a few pics at ISO 6400 and 12800, just for grins. I converted them from RAW
> with the default ACR settings. No additional sharpening. I did increase the
> exposure a bit on the coke sign, since the largely white background let it
> slightly under. Have yet to check exposure for any necessary standard comp
> setting, but it looks pretty close. I also have to check autofocus
> calibration for all my lenses. I hate that job, but consider it a necessity
> with any new camera. Maybe tomorrow. Anyway, ere are a few pics. All are
> with the DA* 16-50.
>
> This is ISO 6400, f4, 1/125th:
> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11890890
>
> 100% drop of same frame:
> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11890891
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> This frame is ISO 12,800, f4 1/50th. The camera focused in my nearly dark
> basement:
> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11890892
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Re: OT: snarfed from a friend's facebook page

[Christine Nielsen]

lol.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkd5dJIVjgM

On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 3:11 PM, Larry Colen  wrote:
> Ignore, laugh, or take it to heart.
>
> "Look at your comment. Back to mine. Back to yours NOW BACK TO MINE.
> Sadly, it isn't mine. But if you stopped trolling and started posting
> legitimate crap it could LOOK like mine. Look down, back up, where are
> you? You're scrolling through comments, finding the ones that your
> comment could look like. Back at mine, what is it? It's a highly
> effective counter-troll. Look again, MY COMMENT IS NOW DIAMONDS.
> Anything is possible when you think before you comment or post.
> I'm on a computer"
>
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Re: Anyone wanna come see the 645D in Boston this weekend?

[Christine Nielsen]

I hope to see some of you cheapskates --- uh, I mean, Pentaxians --
there.  Sat probably works better for me... There are several other
workshops/sessions going on there over the weekend, I might check some
of those out, too.

-c

On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 6:13 PM, Miserere  wrote:
> I just signed up for Saturday: Free vs $30? I choose free.
>
> Yeah, I'm a cheapskate; why do you think I shoot Pentax—for the novelty value?
>
>
>  --M.
>
>
> On 4 November 2010 18:01, David Parsons  wrote:
>> I might be be able to go tomorrow.  I have to check with the boss first.  :)
>>
>> On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 4:12 PM, Miserere  wrote:
>>> That nice! What about Friday???  :-)  What day are you going, Dave?
>>>
>>>
>>>  --M.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On 4 November 2010 16:11, David Parsons  wrote:
 Hunts dropped the fees for all of the classes that they are doing this
 weekend, and are refunding anyone who already paid.

 On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 3:46 PM, Mark Roberts  wrote:
> Miserere wrote:
>
>>On 4 November 2010 15:15, Mark Roberts  wrote:
>>>
>>> UPDATE: It's not at the Boston store that's near me, it's at the main
>>> Hunts store in Melrose.
>>
>>Ha! You were writing while I was  :-)
>
> Also: He didn't mention in his DP Review post that there was a $30.00
> fee. I think I'll pass.
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Re: Anyone wanna come see the 645D in Boston this weekend?

[Christine Nielsen]

I think we were on the phone with Mrs. Unhelpful at the same time!
She put me on hold to take another call...

But I'm going Saturday, so I have no other insight to offer.  Join the
true cheapos & come then!

:)
-c


>
> I was hoping to go to tonight's show and it says free on the internet
> now, but when I got to check out, it says it's $30.  Has anyone
> actually successfully gotten a reservation for tonight for _free_?
>
> I just talked to a pretty unhelpful lady at the store who had no
> sympathy to this free vs. $30 question.
>
> Help out a fellow cheapskate!     :-)
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Re: Anyone wanna come see the 645D in Boston this weekend?

[Christine Nielsen]

That was fun!  The 645D is indeed awesome... but I came home really
wanting a k-5.  :)  And a 55 /1.4.   Getting to see - and touch -- all
that Pentax gear in one place is such a rarity!  We were very busy
testing everything, and conducting side-by-side comparisons of all
available models:

http://inielsen.com/bloggerpics/miserere.jpg

:)
-c




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> It was a good time.  The 645D is awesome!
>
> Shooting with the Beast
> http://home.comcast.net/~david.parsons2/PDML/IMGP3865.jpg
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> Red K-r
> http://home.comcast.net/~david.parsons2/PDML/IMGP3874.jpg
> White K-r
> http://home.comcast.net/~david.parsons2/PDML/IMGP3875.jpg
> White, Red, Black K-rs, K-x and a couple Optios (with optional skins)
> http://home.comcast.net/~david.parsons2/PDML/IMGP3880.jpg
>
> I didn't realize that the finish of the colored bodies doesn't have
> the spatter texture on them.  It's a smooth finish.  It doesn't feel
> cheap or flimsy, and the plastic has a nice feel to it.
>
> The Beast feels great in your hand and is very well balanced.  It
> doesn't shoot very fast, and the files are huge (200+MB RAW), but I
> want one.  :)
>
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> Pentaxian.  The other Pentax staff were also nice and informative.
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Re: Peso - how long?

[Christine Nielsen]

Haha -- sooner than you think!  Interestingly, when it happens, you'll
find that chatting is not its primary function...

http://bit.ly/bi6vyN

:)
-c



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> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11915816
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Re: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400

[Christine Nielsen]

Wow.  Thanks for sharing these, Paul.  I'd say the difference is
pretty dramatic!



On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 6:52 PM, Jack Davis  wrote:
> Even though slightly less contrast, the K-5 offers an image willing to allow 
> ones PP preferences without first dealing with the K-7's more limited DR.
> The dark counter behind the table is the first area that caught my eye and 
> gave the margin comfortably to the K-5.
> Thanks very much, Paul. Nice job!
>
> Jack
>
> --- On Mon, 11/8/10, P N Stenquist  wrote:
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>> From: P N Stenquist 
>> Subject: K-5, K-7, side-by-side at ISO 6400
>> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
>> Date: Monday, November 8, 2010, 2:25 PM
>> Boris asked me to provide a direct
>> comparison. So here it is. One pic each of the same scene
>> from each camera, shot off a tripod with the DA* 16-50 at
>> f5.6, 1/60th. (Both meters agreed on that exposure.) The FOV
>> varies slightly, because I turned the zoom ring a bit when
>> removing the lens from camera one. The K-7 pic is 22mm, the
>> K-5 is 21mm. In addition to one shot from each, I've
>> combined the two images for direct viewing of both at once.
>> I've sized the jpegs slightly larger than my normal web pics
>> for better detail viewing. Both are raws, converted with the
>> default settings of my ACR softwre.
>>
>> The scene is a cluttered part of my basement, with
>> illuminated ( and dusty:-) foreground objects and deep
>> shadows in the background. In the shadows are some white
>> surfaces that readily show noise. There's also a hot
>> highlight in the background -- a light reflected in a
>> mirror. Ugly pics, but telling examples. Note that the K-5
>> renders colors warmer and, as Boris suggested earlier, the
>> unprocessed pic appears to have less contrast.
>>
>> K-7 image:
>> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11920154&size=lg
>>
>> K-5 image
>> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11920153&size=lg
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>> Both together:
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Re: peso mr. mom

[Christine Nielsen]

Definitely funny -- as someone who has walked her share of babies and
dogs (often together), it's a familiar scene.  I love how everyone --
dad, baby, other dog -- is averting their gaze, to give the pooch his
privacy!  Next, I'd like to see dad bend over to scoop, without
dropping baby out on his little head.  :)

-c

On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 8:33 PM, Christine Aguila  wrote:
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> Hi Everyone:
>
> I've reluctant to show this pic because I've been afraid that some might find 
> it vulgar because of what the dog is doing.  But the truth is, I find it 
> funny--not vulgar, but I would be very interested in knowing your views.
>
> http://www.caguila.com/caguila/mrmom/content/IMGP1444_large.html
>
> Cheers, Christine
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Re: peso mr. mom

[Christine Nielsen]

Haha!  Yup, this one is right up my alley!  I'd guess this dad must
still be a management trainee...

:)
-c

On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 11:05 PM, Christine  Aguila
 wrote:
> Good to hear, Christine.  I was hoping you'd respond.  I had a feeling you'd
> see the humor in this scene, especially given the humorous name of your very
> nice photo blog!  :-).  Big cheers, Christine
>
>
>
> - Original Message - From: "Christine Nielsen" 
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
> Sent: Friday, November 12, 2010 9:42 PM
> Subject: Re: peso mr. mom
>
>
> Definitely funny -- as someone who has walked her share of babies and
> dogs (often together), it's a familiar scene. I love how everyone --
> dad, baby, other dog -- is averting their gaze, to give the pooch his
> privacy! Next, I'd like to see dad bend over to scoop, without
> dropping baby out on his little head. :)
>
> -c
>
> On Fri, Nov 12, 2010 at 8:33 PM, Christine Aguila 
> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Everyone:
>>
>> I've reluctant to show this pic because I've been afraid that some might
>> find it vulgar because of what the dog is doing. But the truth is, I find it
>> funny--not vulgar, but I would be very interested in knowing your views.
>>
>> http://www.caguila.com/caguila/mrmom/content/IMGP1444_large.html
>>
>> Cheers, Christine
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Re: peso mr. mom

[Christine Nielsen]

Considerate?  I'm sure he's thinking his actions -- walking the baby
and *two* dogs! -- goes far beyond the realm of considerate and into
that of superhuman feats.  He fully expects to get a medal when he
gets home.  Or at least, to be excused from all other domestic duties
for the day.  Someone that fabulous doesn't have to scoop poop, doncha
know.

;)

OTOH, maybe he really is *all that* & the plastic baggie is in his
cargo shorts pocket, along with the binkie & bottle...

:)
-c


On Sat, Nov 13, 2010 at 10:56 AM, Christine  Aguila
 wrote:
>
> - Original Message - From: "mike wilson" 
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
> Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2010 2:28 AM
> Subject: Re: peso mr. mom
>
>
>> Ken Waller wrote:
>>
>>> If it were my piece of lawn I wouldn't find it very funny - the dog's
>>> taking a dump and the leash holder has no apparent means to pick it up, a
>>> real considerate chap.
>>>
>>> Kenneth Waller
>>> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
>>
>> Also my first thought.
>
>
> Well, I suppose there is that point to consider.  Cheers, Christine
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Re: peso darrel

[Christine Nielsen]

>
> I've decided that here's my dream Pentax kit (per pentax webstore prices):
>
> -K5 ($1600) & K7
> -battery grip for both cameras ($460)
> -DA* 55mm f1.4 ($800)
> -DA* 300mm f 4 ($1,400)
> -The 21mm f3.2
> -The 40mm f2.8
> -DA 16-45mm f4
> -DA* 50-135mm f2.8
> -both flashes: 360, 540 ($500)
> -the Optio W90 in green ($280)
> -a big maybe the 70mm f2.4 ($700)
> -a big maybe on the 12-24mm f4 ($900)
> Total:  $6,640
> But if I skip the two big maybes, then it's $5,040.  Quite doable wouldn't
> you say  :-) ?
>
> Oh, then, of course, there's the medium format D645 with a few lenses as
> well.  But I'll leave that for another day.
>
> I'd probably need a  better camera bag too :-).
>
> Cheers, Christine from Chicago
>


I'll have what she's having!

And that is a lovely portrait -- he seems kind, indeed.

:)
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Re: off-camera flash

[Christine Nielsen]

Same here.  The ttl cord (3rd party, I think.  It's curly...) for
off-camera flash... And I've used the in-camera wireless system to
trigger my flash as well as studio strobes.  Both have worked fine,
but I've never used the wireless set-up in anything larger than a
studio.

I've been thinking about getting some RF triggers, too.  Maybe
CyberCyncs...  I'd be interested to know what others are using for RF
triggers, too...

-c


On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 5:25 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi  wrote:
>
> Somewhere in this mess I still have a Promaster Pentax TTL flash
> cable, I think. That's what I used and it works well. I never even saw
> the Pentax cable arrangement in all the time I was shooting with
> Pentax gear.
>
> I use RF and optical triggers for off-camera flash too, but only for
> manual flash work. I don't think any support P-TTL.
>
>
> On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 2:04 PM, eckinator  wrote:
> > quick question for those who have tried both - to use a p-ttl flash
> > off camera would you advise using
> > a) pentax F (male / female hotshoe adaptor plus sync cable)
> > b) 3rd party cheapo cable solution
> > c) wireless, if so, which one?
> > thanks
> > Ecke
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Re: off-camera flash

[Christine Nielsen]

The short spiral cable is only 3 ft long, right?  Why not just use the
in-camera wireless capability, if that's how far off-camera you're
going?  Save your money for lenses!  :)

My ttl cord is 6 ft, has the hotshoe connections built-in, and
available on amazon for about $40.  I'm not sure I understand why the
3-pc set is more versatile... What kind of jacks are on the hotshoe
adaptors?  Would they be used for anything other than the f5p ttl
cord?  Could you use a (pc or 1/8") sync cord to connect to manual
off-camera flash with these?

Just curious,
-c




On Sat, Nov 20, 2010 at 5:07 PM, eckinator  wrote:
> 2010/11/20 Charles Robinson :
>>
>> I got the 3-piece combo as a "buy it all, I'm not piecing it out" deal when 
>> I got my Tamron 90mm f/2.5 lens.  $120 for the lens, cables, 28-80 zoom, 
>> film camera body, and a camera bag which is now my primary bag.
>>
>> The price was right - I did some research on the cost of the Pentax parts 
>> and it's phenomenally overpriced for what it is!
>
> well let me know if you want to part with it, please
> i am thinking i may get the hotshoe adaptor f and short spiral cable
> f5p through amazon.com if noone has a used cable/set for sale - new
> 3rd party cables aren't that much cheaper and much less versatile
> cheers
> ecke
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Re: off-camera flash

[Christine Nielsen]

>
> I guess I don't trust that to work as well. My feelings for my K10D
> have deteriorated somewhat "need" is
> pretty relative anyway.


I can't vouch for the k10d, but the only time the built-in wireless
trigger hasn't worked for me was when the batteries in my flash died.
I know what you mean about losin' that lovin' feelin'... I have a
worthless piece of junk k7, after all. ;)  But the only reason I
haven't broken down & bought RF triggers is that I haven't yet
"needed" them.

>
> the hotshoe adaptor F lets me put one flash on top plus one via the
> f5p cable so it effectively acts as a splitter.

I can fire the 360 & 540 together with the wireless set-up... but I
think I've only used the flashes on manual settings.  Maybe using
p-ttl changes the ballgame?  How does the camera deal with ttl &
multiple flash, anyway...?
>
> does this answer it? =)
> Ecke
>

Haha -- sure!  But now I have more questions...

:)
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Re: Getting a K-5 for review; any requests?

[Christine Nielsen]

>
> OK Larry, all requests noted. Is there ANYTHING ELSE you'd like?
>
> For everyone's information: I don't have any P-TTL flashes or SDM lenses.
>
>
>   —M.
>

Let me know if you want to try it out with the pentax 360 & 540
flash... I also have the 50-135 sdm lens

I can meet you at Castle Island very shady there.  Or Charlestown
might be better...

:)
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Re: White Balance on K-7

[Christine Nielsen]

I have experienced the same thing with my k-7!  Here is an example:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23028...@n04/sets/72157625120080220/

Two photos, same subject & framing, same WB, & exposure settings.
Correctable in post, but, still odd.

-c

On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 10:39 AM, Igor Roshchin  wrote:
>
> Hi All,
>
> While shooting an argentine tango performance over the weekend
> I set the WB of my K-7 to "Tungsten light".
> I was surprised to see that while ~80% of shots were with about the right
> color, some considerable number of shots had a distinctive.
> It was not as red as it would have been if I left the WB to be on Auto,
> but still yellow.
>
> All the shots were taken under the same condition: in the same room,
> from the same point, with no light changing, just the couple moving.
> More over,- some series of shots were made with the the couple in place ,-
> and some have the WB alright, and some - are yellow.
>
> Has anybody experienced anything of this sort?
> What could be the reason (besides some malfunction of the camera)?
>
> Igor
>
> (Sorry for the duplicated message, - the previous one had a corrupted
> Subject/header)
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Re: Pentax 17-70 repair -- on PARTS HOLD

[Christine Nielsen]

I had the same response (no ETA for parts) when I sent my k-7 in for
repair about a year ago.  It needed a new circuit board, too, iirc...
In the end, it took about 6 weeks. (Longer than the length of time I
had owned the camera at that point.)   I hope you have better luck.

-c

On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 2:12 PM, Igor Roshchin  wrote:
>
> Earlier this month, I sent my 17-70/4 zoom for repair (while it was still
> under warranty, - before the end of the 1st year).
> It had problems focusing on the long end of the focal length, -
> AF (and I couldn't get the focus confirmation when focusing manually).
>
> I just spoke with the service center, and they told me that
> they are waiting for the parts (the circuit board), and Pentax
> has no ETA for its arrival.
> I also spoke with the Pentax Support, but they haven't given any
> estimates either.
>
> 1. I wonder what is happening with PEntax that they don't have even ETA
> for their parts.
>
> 2. I wonder if this problem (or more likely, - the absence of the
> circuit boards) can be related to the infamous SDM problem.
>
> Igor
>
>
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Re: wish me luck!

[Christine Nielsen]

I believe the phrase is "good onya"...?
Best of luck!

:)
-c

On Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 3:24 AM, Tanya Love  wrote:
> Ok, so I don't know how I've pulled this off, but in the past four days I
> have managed to put together a huge project for the Flood Appeal.
>
> Tomorrow, I am going, under police/government escort to a little town called
> Grantham.  I use the term "town" loosely as there is nothing left of it now.
> :(
>
> It is the spot where over 10 lives were lost and there are still about 8
> missing.  It is currently a crime scene and even the towns folk are only
> allowed limited access.
>
> From 6am tomorrow (Saturday), until 6pm Sunday night, I will be there, K-7s
> in tow, photographing the scene and its people for a calendar that I am
> designing.
>
> Don't ask me how but I have endorsement from the AIPP, Pentax Australia and
> Qld Premier Anna Bligh, all of whom will be providing a Foreward and logos
> etc for
> Inclusion in the calendar.  We have an initial print run happening of
> 10,000, and the Premier's office itself is paying for the printing!  It is
> going to be distributed to every
> Newsagent in the country and possibly into Myer and Target department stores
> too.
>
> There was a meeting last night of the Qld Council of the AIPP, where they
> elected to allow me to wear official AIPP attire, reserved usually only for
> officials and judges
> at the National Awards etc.  Apparently, all of those at the meeting were
> chomping at the bit wishing that they were in my shoes.  The Chairperson
> even exclaimed in
> astonishment "How the fuck did she manage to get in there?!"  To which a
> highly respected photographer, who for some reason has taken me "under his
> wing" this
> past few months replied, "Because she has BALLS, and she is a tenacious
> little thing too!"(He told me this story when I went to his studio to
> collect the uniform today).
>
> Exciting stuff, but to say that I am crapping myself is an understatement,
> this is BIG time.  This could really make or break me!  Wish me luck!
>
> Oh, and did I mention that I managed to get a rather nice lens on loan from
> CR Kennedy for the expedition too?
>
> Tan.x.
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Re: PAW Week 3

[Christine Nielsen]

My first thought:  do you know the Seminary Co-op Bookstore in Hyde
Park?  It looks like he has moved in over there...!

Love it.  What a great "environmental portrait"!

:)
-c


> change up my daily routines which will get me off that *bloody gerbil
> wheel*--round and round from home to work and back again.  Cheers, Christine
>
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Re: PAW Week 3

[Christine Nielsen]

I remember O'Gara's.  And Powell's.  I'm can't remember if either is
still there... I hear the Seminary Coop is moving.  Hard to imagine,
really.   I stopped in last spring:
http://www.crapmanagement.com/2010/06/at-co-op.html

:)
-c



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> Thanks Everyone!  Much appreciated.  We both know well the Seminary Co-op
> Bookstore in Hyde Park.  Darrel, as a young man, worked at O'Gara's in Hyde
> Park.  Later he and a partner started Aspidistra Bookshop on the north side
> of Chicago.  They were in business for about 25 years, but then the used
> book store scene crashed in the city.
>
> Cheers, Christine
>
>
>
>
> - Original Message - From: "Christine Nielsen" 
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
> Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 7:51 AM
> Subject: Re: PAW Week 3
>
>
> My first thought:  do you know the Seminary Co-op Bookstore in Hyde
> Park?  It looks like he has moved in over there...!
>
> Love it.  What a great "environmental portrait"!
>
> :)
> -c
>
>
>> change up my daily routines which will get me off that *bloody gerbil
>> wheel*--round and round from home to work and back again. Cheers,
>> Christine
>>
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Re: PAW Week 3

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I am, so is my husband.  And we are still members of the Co-op!
We both spent a lot of time in those bookstores... more time than
money, as poor students back then.  I knew at least a couple of
students who would camp out in the Seminary Co-op, reading books off
the shelf for class, without ever buying.  I don't think anyone
minded...

:)
-c

On Sun, Jan 30, 2011 at 7:39 PM, Christine  Aguila
 wrote:
> Neato, Christine.  Are you a U of C graduate?  Cheers, Christine from
> Chicago
>
>
> - Original Message ----- From: "Christine Nielsen" 
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
> Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2011 9:35 PM
> Subject: Re: PAW Week 3
>
>
> I remember O'Gara's.  And Powell's.  I'm can't remember if either is
> still there... I hear the Seminary Coop is moving.  Hard to imagine,
> really.   I stopped in last spring:
> http://www.crapmanagement.com/2010/06/at-co-op.html
>
> :)
> -c
>
>
>
> On Sat, Jan 29, 2011 at 12:18 AM, Christine  Aguila
>  wrote:
>>
>> Thanks Everyone! Much appreciated. We both know well the Seminary Co-op
>> Bookstore in Hyde Park. Darrel, as a young man, worked at O'Gara's in Hyde
>> Park. Later he and a partner started Aspidistra Bookshop on the north side
>> of Chicago. They were in business for about 25 years, but then the used
>> book store scene crashed in the city.
>>
>> Cheers, Christine
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> - Original Message - From: "Christine Nielsen"
>> 
>> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 7:51 AM
>> Subject: Re: PAW Week 3
>>
>>
>> My first thought: do you know the Seminary Co-op Bookstore in Hyde
>> Park? It looks like he has moved in over there...!
>>
>> Love it. What a great "environmental portrait"!
>>
>> :)
>> -c
>>
>>
>>> change up my daily routines which will get me off that *bloody gerbil
>>> wheel*--round and round from home to work and back again. Cheers,
>>> Christine
>>>
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Re: Big Chicago Blizzard

[Christine Nielsen]

I heard a report last night that there's a possibility Lake Shore
Drive could flood in places...!

We are expecting that storm to arrive in Boston tomorrow... today we
got 6-8 fluffy inches, in the first part of this 1, 2 punch.  I just
came in from shoveling 18 inches of accumulated snow off the flat part
of our roof.   Tomorrow we'll get up to another foot, but wetter, with
sleet & rain.  Are we having fun yet?

I've laid in supplies for the duration, too.  Pot of soup on the
stove, meatballs about to go in, a chicken on deck, wine to be
uncorked... the only difficulty I foresee is that we are down to only
2 extra rolls of t.p.  Might have to start rationing, if the storms
don't let up...

Best of luck -- be safe!

:)
-c

On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 5:00 PM, Christine  Aguila  wrote:
> It was expected to start at 3p, but it started a half hour early.  Schools
> closed at 2p & they've already called a snow day for tomorrow. Last snowday
> in Chicago was 1999.   We could get anywhere from 10 to 2 feet of snow. Some
> are claiming we're going to get 2-3 inches per hour.  Worst time will be 9p
> to 5am.  Snowmobiles have been sent to the fire and police departments for
> rescue capability.  We're under a blizzard warning until tomorrow at 3p. The
> winds are really starting to pick up.  I have a feeling the winds will be
> the worst part of the storm; Lake Michigan waves are supposed to be
> enormous--I won't be able to get down there to photograph them.
>
> Since we have  a snow day tomorrow, I'll be free to try for some pictures.
> My big worry is power--sure hope it doesn't go out because I only have a
> snort or two of scotch in the house.  We're having brats and baked beans for
> dinner.  May make some carrot cake.  And a movie for sure.
>
> Wish us luck! :-)
> Big cheers, Christine from Chicago
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Re: PAW Week 3

[Christine Nielsen]

Go Maroons!

:)
-c

On Mon, Jan 31, 2011 at 9:15 PM, Christine  Aguila
 wrote:
> You know, Paul Stenquist is a U of C grad.  Cheers, Christine
>
>
> - Original Message - From: "Christine Nielsen" 
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
> Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 8:52 AM
> Subject: Re: PAW Week 3
>
>
> I am, so is my husband.  And we are still members of the Co-op!
> We both spent a lot of time in those bookstores... more time than
> money, as poor students back then.  I knew at least a couple of
> students who would camp out in the Seminary Co-op, reading books off
> the shelf for class, without ever buying.  I don't think anyone
> minded...
>
> :)
> -c
>
> On Sun, Jan 30, 2011 at 7:39 PM, Christine  Aguila
>  wrote:
>>
>> Neato, Christine. Are you a U of C graduate? Cheers, Christine from
>> Chicago
>>
>>
>> - Original Message - From: "Christine Nielsen"
>> 
>> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
>> Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2011 9:35 PM
>> Subject: Re: PAW Week 3
>>
>>
>> I remember O'Gara's. And Powell's. I'm can't remember if either is
>> still there... I hear the Seminary Coop is moving. Hard to imagine,
>> really. I stopped in last spring:
>> http://www.crapmanagement.com/2010/06/at-co-op.html
>>
>> :)
>> -c
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Jan 29, 2011 at 12:18 AM, Christine Aguila
>>  wrote:
>>>
>>> Thanks Everyone! Much appreciated. We both know well the Seminary Co-op
>>> Bookstore in Hyde Park. Darrel, as a young man, worked at O'Gara's in
>>> Hyde
>>> Park. Later he and a partner started Aspidistra Bookshop on the north
>>> side
>>> of Chicago. They were in business for about 25 years, but then the used
>>> book store scene crashed in the city.
>>>
>>> Cheers, Christine
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> - Original Message - From: "Christine Nielsen"
>>> 
>>> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 7:51 AM
>>> Subject: Re: PAW Week 3
>>>
>>>
>>> My first thought: do you know the Seminary Co-op Bookstore in Hyde
>>> Park? It looks like he has moved in over there...!
>>>
>>> Love it. What a great "environmental portrait"!
>>>
>>> :)
>>> -c
>>>
>>>
>>>> change up my daily routines which will get me off that *bloody gerbil
>>>> wheel*--round and round from home to work and back again. Cheers,
>>>> Christine
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Click the picture to see it bigger.
>>>> http://aguilapaw.posterous.com/
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Re: Big Chicago Blizzard

[Christine Nielsen]

I've been following updates from a friend in Chicago, whose husband
was stuck in traffic for 11 hours.  He left work at 3pm, and from 5 pm
to 4am, he was stuck in snowy gridlock on LSD near North Ave.  No sign
of city plows, assistance or rescue of any kind.  If it weren't for
the residents of 1440 N Michigan, who rescued several stranded
motorists, he might still be out there.  He waited in their lobby,
trying to catch a cab until 7am, then struck out towards Clark (Tyrone
the doorman had given him his hat!) to catch a bus home...

Snow has turned to freezing rain here.  Ick.

-c

On Tue, Feb 1, 2011 at 5:00 PM, Christine  Aguila  wrote:
> It was expected to start at 3p, but it started a half hour early.  Schools
> closed at 2p & they've already called a snow day for tomorrow. Last snowday
> in Chicago was 1999.   We could get anywhere from 10 to 2 feet of snow. Some
> are claiming we're going to get 2-3 inches per hour.  Worst time will be 9p
> to 5am.  Snowmobiles have been sent to the fire and police departments for
> rescue capability.  We're under a blizzard warning until tomorrow at 3p. The
> winds are really starting to pick up.  I have a feeling the winds will be
> the worst part of the storm; Lake Michigan waves are supposed to be
> enormous--I won't be able to get down there to photograph them.
>
> Since we have  a snow day tomorrow, I'll be free to try for some pictures.
> My big worry is power--sure hope it doesn't go out because I only have a
> snort or two of scotch in the house.  We're having brats and baked beans for
> dinner.  May make some carrot cake.  And a movie for sure.
>
> Wish us luck! :-)
> Big cheers, Christine from Chicago
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Re: Reporting in from Chicago with pics

[Christine Nielsen]

Whoa... impressive snow!  Glad to hear you are weathering the weather
ok.  Hope the scotch is holding up!

For your amusement... a friend in the South Loop neighborhood shared
this video of his (almost) bike ride last night:
http://vimeo.com/19492437
You might have to know Brian to see the hilarity, but, still... an
amazing storm!

Stay warm!
:)
-c

On Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 8:58 PM, Christine  Aguila  wrote:
> Thanks, everyone.  Heading towards the couch and we're going to settle in
> for some movie viewing!  Cheers, Christine
>
>
> - Original Message - From: "Ann Sanfedele" 
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
> Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 6:09 PM
> Subject: Re: Reporting in from Chicago with pics
>
>
>> Excellent!  Well, excellent work -- pretty unexcellent conditions -
>> Good stuff, Christine.   Thanks for the report -  glad you are fine and
>> boviously have power
>>
>> xo,
>> ann
>>
>> p.s. just to you -- the last building my mother lived in before moving to
>> Houston was teh HOllywood towers on Sheridan and Hollywood
>>
>>
>> Christine Aguila wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Everyone:  We survived!  Darrel & I are fine as is my family.  I was
>>> able to get a gallery together that covers the last 23 hours--from 3pm
>>> yesterday until 2 pm today.  We have another snow day tomorrow.  We really
>>> can't get anywhere.  There are captions underneath each pic with time.  I
>>> discovered that my K7 is an hour ahead--forgot to make it fall back when we
>>> changed the clock in the fall.  We're really quite tired. The snow shoveling
>>> takes it out of you.  Everyone stay safe.  I wish our east coast folks the
>>> best. Paul Sorenson--sure hope you power is back on. Big cheers from the
>>> city of big snow, Christine
>>>
>>> http://www.caguila.com/caguila/blizzard2011/index.html
>>>
>>
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Re: OT Screen brightness or print problem

[Christine Nielsen]

...If I may butt in with a related question... what about room
lighting?  I'm trying to get my own system color-managed, but I've
seen conflicting answers... for calibrating the monitor, should my
room be illuminated "to a reasonable reading level", or "as dark as
possible as long as you can still operate the controls on your
monitor" (http://www.robertstech.com/blog/?p=64!) ..?

Then, once we're all calibrated & editing is underway, how should the
room be lit?  The same way as for calibrating?  I'm guessing that the
main goal would be consistency in the ambient light... and that it be
consistently daylight-balanced?  What about daytime vs nighttime
editing...?

Thanks...
:)
-c

On Fri, Feb 4, 2011 at 12:04 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi  wrote:
> On Fri, Feb 4, 2011 at 8:01 AM, David J Brooks  wrote:
>> I finally got around to hooking up my Epson 2400. I needed to clean
>> the heads so all are fine now.
>>
>> I do not have my iMac calibrated but i wanted to see how it would
>> print out and match the screen.
>>
>> Test print is coming out darker than the screen by a fair amount using
>> LR 3 to adjust and print. If i lower the brightness of the screen by
>> 5-6 clicks i get on screen what the print looks like.
>>
>> Is this a classic case of "get the dam monitor calibrated" or maybe a
>> print setting. ??  I have checked those several times and cannot see
>> any change it what i had been doing on the P C. No colour adjustment
>> set, proper paper specs set etc.
>
> Yes, it's a "get the darn monitor calibrated" moment. ;-)
>
> 1- Set room illumination to a reasonable reading level.
> 2- Calibrate and profile the display. *
> 3- check the adjustments you've made on screen using the "Lights Out"
> mode with a *white* fill. Once it looks right, you're ready to print.
>
> * Note that in some circumstances and with some displays, it's hard to
> get the brightness down to the right level. Particularly with today's
> very bright, very contrasty LCD displays. If you do all this and the
> prints are still a little dark, raise the room illumination so that
> your eye when adjusting the images on screen sees them a little
> darker.
>
> My display calibration targets using the Eye One Display 2 colorimeter
> and its software application are 120 luminance, 1.8 gamma and 5500K
> white point. I find this works beautifully in my normal room
> illumination with color managed output to the R2400. You can choose
> other targets if you prefer, what's important is that you choose your
> targets, calibrate and then have a working reference for your eyes
> that does the right thing.
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Re: OT Screen brightness or print problem

[Christine Nielsen]

Thanks Godfrey, Paul & Mark...

:)
-c

On Sat, Feb 5, 2011 at 6:25 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi  wrote:
> On Sat, Feb 5, 2011 at 2:12 PM, Christine Nielsen  wrote:
>> ...If I may butt in with a related question... what about room
>> lighting?  I'm trying to get my own system color-managed, but I've
>> seen conflicting answers... for calibrating the monitor, should my
>> room be illuminated "to a reasonable reading level", or "as dark as
>> possible as long as you can still operate the controls on your
>> monitor" (http://www.robertstech.com/blog/?p=64!) ..?
>>
>> Then, once we're all calibrated & editing is underway, how should the
>> room be lit?  The same way as for calibrating?  I'm guessing that the
>> main goal would be consistency in the ambient light... and that it be
>> consistently daylight-balanced?  What about daytime vs nighttime
>> editing...?
>
> The crux of the matter is your eyes. All the calibration in the world
> does no good at all if your eyes are working in the wrong environment.
> Quoting from my own article "Color Management Can Be Simple" –
>
> :::
> There are three calibration target parameters of importance:
>
> - brightness or luminance :: the brightness of the display
>
> - gamma :: the contrast curve you want to display to follow, normally
> 2.2 or 1.8.
>
> - white point :: what color temperature is considered "white".
> Sunlight is more blue than indoor room light, so white in sunlight has
> a higher color temperature than white in an indoor space illuminated
> by warm- white tungsten or flourescent bulbs.
>
> Display brightness has to be matched to reasonable ambient light in
> your workspace for best results ... this is very important as it
> affects how your eyes see color and brightness. *Reasonable ambient*
> light means normal reading/working illumination without direct
> sunlight or other high intensity light sources falling on the monitor,
> not a black cave.
>
> E.g.: My work room light is provided by a pair of 60W equivalent bulbs
> in a soft overhead light, supplemented by light filtering in around
> mostly closed blinds during daylight hours. A meter reading off the
> wall beside my desk shows ISO 100 @ f/4 @ 1/5 second, just to give you
> an idea how bright it is. I shade the windows tightly during the day
> to minimize the amount of sunlight coming in so the room light is
> stable day and night.
>
> For this environment with an Apple Cinema Display 23" display, my
> targets for calibration are 120 cdM^2 luminance, 1.8 gamma, and white
> point of 5500K. The current "industry standard" settings would be
> cooler white and higher contrast: 120 luminance, 2.2 gamma and 6500K
> white point are also reasonable. (I prefer the warmer white and softer
> gamma as it matches my printing and exhibition needs more closely.)
> :::
>
> I've had thousands of hits on that article and some well-known experts
> in the field have vetted that it is exactly right, what they recommend
> and set up in their own labs.
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Re: PESO - Speed Skater

[Christine Nielsen]

Two year old on your back or not, I like it!

But, it's a subject matter close to my heart... We are big skaters in
our family, and I dabbled in short-track a few years ago.  I wish
there were an outdoor (long-track) oval nearby, the closest is at
least 5 hours away in Lake Placid.

Enjoy the games!

:)
-c

On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 10:25 AM, Chris Sheppard
 wrote:
> Halifax is hosting the Canada Winter Games over the next few weeks,
> and of course everyone with a camera is out. Especially at the speed
> skating track, because it's a free venue :) This is a little outside
> my usual subject matter, but I think this shot came out pretty good.
> Actually, more than pretty good considering I was balancing a 2 year
> old on my back at the same time. But I'm open to comments criticism,
> and plain old off topic nonsense if that works for you.
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/photodiversions/5439497938/
>
> --
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Re: Photo Annual 2011 - your thoughts

[Christine Nielsen]

As a local, I'm well aware of the Dana Farber, and a fan.

Just curious.. when is that final week, anyway...?

:)
-c

On Fri, Feb 18, 2011 at 12:04 PM, Mark Roberts  wrote:
> Work continues apace on the 2011 book (and I'm bracing myself for the
> inevitable last-week rush of submissions soon to come). What I'd like
> to get input on at the moment is the notion of changing the charity
> the book supports. We've had many problems with CureSearch in the past
> two years but the straw that broke the camel's back as far as I'm
> concerned is the way they totally dropped the ball regarding the
> exhibit in Chicago. They'd said they would do a mailing to their major
> donors in Chicage and alert them to the opening, etc. And they
> completely failed to follow through on any of it. I know a lot of
> oncologists and pathologists who are familiar with NCCF/CureSearch and
> whenever I mention the organization I get the same reaction: a sigh
> and a rubbing of the temples as if an old, familiar headache is coming
> back. CureSearch's is widely regarded as well-intentioned but more
> than a little feckless.
>
> In the past we've floated the idea of supporting a different cause
> every year, but I feel strongly that it's much more advantageous to
> try to build a working relationship that (one would hope) gets better
> and stronger every year. I've been looking for an effort similar to
> CureSearch to support but it's been difficult because I really wanted
> to find something with international scope, given the international
> nature of the PDML. About two weeks ago I found what I think is a good
> candidate. The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute here in Boston
> (http://www.dana-farber.org/) is highly respected in the field and
> their "Jimmy Fund" pediatric cancer clinic is one of the best around.
> They are starting a new program to be called "Pediatric Oncology
> Global Outreach" intended to expand and improve pediatric cancer
> treatment worldwide, particularly in developing nations.
>
> This Monday past I had a meeting at Dana-Farber with Dr. Carlos
> Rodriguez-Galindo, the oncologist who's heading this program. He
> described their plans and where they stand now. He's very interested
> in getting our support because they're really just getting started -
> we'd be getting in on the ground floor with this effort. That has some
> disadvantages as far as name recognition, but I think that being under
> the Dana-Farber umbrella will make up for that to a significant
> degree.
>
> Another advantage is that this organization is headquartered here in
> Boston, about two miles from my house. They won't be able to ignore
> emails from me like CureSearch because they know I can be right there
> in their faces at a moment's notice. The link with Dana-Farber also
> gets instant cred around these parts, which I hope will be beneficial
> when I start hitting the local media about the 2011 book in a few
> weeks.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
>
>
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Re: cold shoe question

[Christine Nielsen]

I use electrical tape... easy-peasy.

-c

On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 8:43 AM, Larry Colen  wrote:
>
> On Mar 7, 2011, at 5:33 AM, Darren Addy wrote:
>
>> On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 4:47 AM, Larry Colen  wrote:
>>> Aha!  So, what I need to do, is make a template based on the contacts on my 
>>> strobes, and just drill out the cold shoes so that the p-ttl contacts don't 
>>> short out.
>>
>> Sure sounds a lot simpler to just slip a piece of film in there, but
>> to each his own.
>
> Until the piece of film gets lost.
>
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Re: OT So, cyclists,....

[Christine Nielsen]

Holy crapoly.  I've never yelled at a video on the internet before...

No!
Omigod!
Look out for the dog!!!
Ag!

I'll be sending that along to the gearheads and cycling geeks in my
life... thanks!

:)
-c
On Sun, Mar 6, 2011 at 5:51 AM, mike wilson  wrote:
> ... how are your downhill skills?
>
> This needs sound on and full screen for best effect.
> http://www.wimp.com/urbanchile/
>
> Note the correct attire.
>
> I wimped out at passing the sheets of corrugated iron, end on, at about
> 30mph.
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Re: Serial photography

[Christine Nielsen]

On Sun, Mar 6, 2011 at 12:44 PM, Bob W  wrote:
> A week or 2 ago there was a brief discussion in which someone - sorry, can't
> remember who - suggested the idea of telling a story in 4 photos.
>
> By coincidence I ordered a few weeks ago a book called Serial Photography,
> which arrived yesterday. It's by Harald Mante, a photographer whose books
> I've mentioned before - Photo Design (my particular favourite) and Colour
> Design. This new book is about displaying similar pictures in multiples -
> the strapline of the book is 'Using themed images to improve your
> photographic skills'. It's full of very interesting ideas and well worth
> looking at if you get the chance, with numerous ideas for photographic
> practising, like doing your scales on the piano.
>
> I like Harald Mante's books. His pictures are very good but not great - they
> are about form more than they are about subject matter, but they can make
> you think; they are deceptively simple. But his greatness is as a teacher of
> photographic composition.
>
> The great photographers of subject matter, such as HCB, are masters of form
> and composition, which they use as tools to show the subject matter in the
> most effective way possible, so I think it's very important that
> photographers try to understand & master these techniques, even if it's only
> to reject them, just as painters like Van Gogh and Picasso were trained in
> the academic method and went on to reject it.
>
> Where this book differs from the story essay is that the traditional story
> essay is narrative, whereas these photographs are not - their effect comes
> from the juxtaposition of photographs which are similar, but different
> enough not to be repetitive. It would, of course, be possible to construct a
> narrative using this technique, for example by some sort of sequence or time
> lapse.
>
> 
>
> Bob
>
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Thanks for the suggestion, Bob... I couldn't resist amazon-ing myself
a copy.  Looking forward to checking it out.

:)
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Re: Happy Paczki Day!

[Christine Nielsen]

All these years, married to a Detroit boy... and I've never had a
paczki! I suppose he's not Polish, so that might explain it, but I may
have to track some down next time I'm out that way.  Where do you
suggest I try, Paul?

:)
-c

On Tue, Mar 8, 2011 at 9:50 AM, Paul Stenquist  wrote:
> It's Paczki Day in Detroit. A phone pic of my breakfast:
>
> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12791453&size=lg
>
>
> I'm not going to eat another one.
> I'm not going to eat another one.
> I'm not going to eat another one.
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Re: Happy Paczki Day!

[Christine Nielsen]

Thanks -- I'll check it out next time I'm in the neighborhood.  In the
meantime, I might have to go get myself a jelly donut to address the
cravings...

Years ago, I remember my husband's grandfather getting muskrat at a
local restaurant in the "downriver" area... Growing up sheltered, here
on the east coast, I had never heard of such a thing before.  Polish?
Or "trapper's delight"?

:)
-c





On Tue, Mar 8, 2011 at 8:40 PM, Paul Stenquist  wrote:
> Hi Christine,
> You can get paczkis at any of the Polish bakeries in Hamtramck. One of the 
> best known is the New Palace Bakery, 9833 Joseph Campau St,  Hamtramck, MI 
> 48212 (313) 875-1334. Other bakeries and food stores in the metro area sell 
> paczkis on paczki day, some importing them from Hamtramck, but you can always 
> get then at New Palace. Hamtramck is a suburb that is surrounded by Detroit. 
> It's easy to get to in that it's just a short distance from Interstate 75.
> Paul
> On Mar 8, 2011, at 7:52 PM, Christine Nielsen wrote:
>
>> All these years, married to a Detroit boy... and I've never had a
>> paczki! I suppose he's not Polish, so that might explain it, but I may
>> have to track some down next time I'm out that way.  Where do you
>> suggest I try, Paul?
>>
>> :)
>> -c
>>
>> On Tue, Mar 8, 2011 at 9:50 AM, Paul Stenquist  
>> wrote:
>>> It's Paczki Day in Detroit. A phone pic of my breakfast:
>>>
>>> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12791453&size=lg
>>>
>>>
>>> I'm not going to eat another one.
>>> I'm not going to eat another one.
>>> I'm not going to eat another one.
>>>
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Re: Happy Paczki Day!

[Christine Nielsen]

On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 8:55 AM, Paul Stenquist  wrote:
> Probably just another example of the MEATA mindset. I suspect it was a wild 
> game restaurant. Muskrats appear to be plentiful in the rivers and lakes 
> around here.


So... I had to google "MEATA" (sheltered, remember?).  I got several
results, including:

Men Eating All The Animals,
Making Every Animal Taste Awesome, and my fave:
Michigan Educator's Apprenticeship and Training Association

Hmm.

:)
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Re: Remarkably On-Topic

[Christine Nielsen]

Further evidence the Beatles must have been Pentaxians:

http://zavali-gorizont.livejournal.com/2354.html

:)
-c

On Sun, Mar 13, 2011 at 2:09 PM, Walter Gilbert  wrote:
>  I was just listening to this tune (one of my favorite Beatles songs of all
> time, BTW) and just happened to glance up at the screen right about the 1:55
>  mark.
>
> The Beatles - This Boy
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY-BzepTXkA
>
> Do check it out.  I think y'all will be amused.
>
> -- Walt
>
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Re: Pentax Forums FAIL on Facebook

[Christine Nielsen]

Whoops!  We all have our fantasies... even PF.  Long suspected,
finally confirmed... it feels good to have it out in the open, at
last!

nyuk, nyuk...

:)
-c

On Mon, Jan 14, 2013 at 4:31 PM, Postmaster  wrote:
>
> This ad appeared on Facebook this morning
>
> http://www.robertstech.com/temp/PentaxForumsFAIL.jpg
>
> Yes, that's a Nikon D800 in the photo. Way to go, Pentax Forums!
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Re: A friend is looking for a camera for a photography class

[Christine Nielsen]

Hey Larry,

I'd suggest she think about who close to her has a dslr system that
she'd be able to borrow gear from now & then... and then purchase that
brand of camera.

Just my $.02.

:)
-c

On Tue, Jan 22, 2013 at 9:11 AM, George Sinos  wrote:
>
> Larry -
>
> The used DSLR isn't a bad idea, but I'm not sure about the Q.
>
> Every now and then a student comes into my class with a small sensor
> camera that is fully adjustable.
>
> When we start talking about Depth of Field these students have a more
> difficult time with the assignments than students using typical DSLRs.
>
> GS
>
> George Sinos
> 
> gsi...@gmail.com
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> plus.georgesinos.com
>
>
> On Mon, Jan 21, 2013 at 11:21 PM, Larry Colen  wrote:
> > Folks,
> > Meet my friend Surrina.  She just started a photography class at City
> > College of San Francisco and needs to buy a camera for it. The requirements
> > are:
> > need to have the camera with manual features , shutter and aperture, at
> > least 10 mpneed lens hood, shutter remote, tripod, clean kit,
> >
> > She had talked to a friend who was suggesting Nikon D3100 or D3200.
> >
> > My initial advice is that she should find the cheapest used DSLR that
> > she can, and learn to use it, so that when she buys a new camera, she'll
> > know exactly what she wants.  My theory is that 95% of the time, people who
> > buy a camera before they understand what they want to do with photography,
> > realize a year later (or sooner) that they really want something other than
> > what they bought.  So, if you buy used, you can sell the starter kit without
> > losing very much money.
> >
> > We poked around and found a pretty good deal on a K-x with two zooms on
> > craigslist:
> > http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ele/3552636794.html
> >
> > I also thought about it and realized that a Pentax Q would do pretty
> > much everything she needs, would have interchangeable lenses, and would be a
> > handy pocket camera, even after she upgraded to a DSLR.  Plus, there are
> > some really good deals on brand new Q's right now.
> >
> > Before she pulls the trigger and spends a reasonable chunk of money,  I
> > thought I'd ask if anybody has a decent camera kit (brand doesn't matter,
> > just that it works) that they'd be willing to sell to her for a good price.
> > Or for that matter, lets pull a long shot, and see if anyone has one they
> > could loan her.
> >
> > In a similar vein, does anyone know of any exceptional deals on a Q, or
> > any other camera (u4/3?) that would do the job for her?
> >
> > I cc'd her, but her email is surr...@yahoo.com
> >
> > Larry
> >
> > --
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> >
> >
> >
> >
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Help! Can't get k-5 past 6400 iso...

[Christine Nielsen]

Ok, I feel like a dummy here, there must be something obvious I'm
missing...  and I routinely shoot my k-5 at higher  ISOs, just
yesterday I was shooting at 8000, last Saturday at 16,000, so I'm not
even sure how I got into this jam, but here it is:

In manual, I cannot adjust my iso beyond the range of 100 - 6400.  In
the Custom menu, 3. expanded sensitivity, is set to "on", but it
describes this option as enabling sensitivity up to iso 6400.  In the
Record menu, ISO sensitivity Auto setting, same thing.  I cannot
adjust to lower than 100, nor higher than 6400.

What am I missing here?  I have a dim recollection of this happening
to me once before... and there was another setting I missed... but
can't for the life of me recall, and I have rtfm several times, to no
avail.  Thoughts?

Thanks in advance...

:)
-c

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