Re: New telephoto lenses?
On Tue, 25 Jul 2006 22:50:38 -0700, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >The Prius has two motors ... the 1.5L four cylinder gas motor at 76 >hp and the electric motor at 67 hp. The drive system is designed to >use them together: very low speeds entirely on the electric, switch >to the gas for standard cruise and then add power with the electric >on demand. The net is that you have 143 hp available for >acceleration, which provides just fine performance over the road. The >transmission is continuously-variable gearing so the end result, with >the integrated drive of two motors, is extremely smooth power >delivery, good acceleration and economical cruise. > >I took one for a test drive and was delighted with it. It went well >and accelerated just fine, FAR better than some of the cars I've had >in the past, and cruised quite comfortably at 75-85 mph with passing >power to spare. It handles well, and has a very comfortable interior >with lots of seating/storage space. 50 mpg around town and 45 over >the road will save me over $150 a month ... > >I liked it enough that I've ordered one. Good choice! I have been driving one for a year and a half now, after having had a 6-gear Celica for over 5 years :-) I really like it, and with a mix of arround town / highway I do an avarage of 53 mpg (4.3 ltr/100km) in the summer. (In the European winters it takes almost 10% more!) Note that my average cruising speed is between 55 and 60 miles or 90 km on the highway :-) Driving it is really comfortable and relaxing! Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: August PUG is open
On Tue, 01 Aug 2006 18:52:53 +0930, Keith McGuinness wrote: >Jan van Wijk -- Another favourite: a wonderful building though I >can't imagine why anyone actually built it. Thank for the comment Keith! The building is in normal use as office space and fashion-design center, they are working on an annex now, that more conservative :-) Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Toyota hybrid-electric drive system
Hi Godfrey, On Sun, 6 Aug 2006 16:39:56 -0700, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >The key, Ken, is that the Prius is a good car. It has a nice, quiet >interior, excellent ride and handling, and good power for normal >driving needs. On top of that, its highway fuel economy (as reported >by several hundred owners over the past five years in the Prius chat >rooms and forums) runs in the range of 38-50mpg averages, its city >fuel economy runs in the 40-60 mpg averages. I have been doing close to 53 mpg (4.4 ltr/100km) over the last year and a half, in a mix of city and highway. FYI, I have put some images up of of the Toyota Prius mock-up they have in the Valencia Museum of Science. See my gallery: http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/prius.php You can clearly see the engines, battery and control-unit ... Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Photokina
On Sun, 20 Aug 2006 17:05:29 +0200, Thibouille wrote: >Anybody planning to go there end september? Yes I plan on going, nit sure whicg day yet ... >Is that any interesting anyway? I think Photokina is always interesting, and there is more to see than you can manage in one day :-) However, with Pentax expected to have lots of new stuff, this year is more interesting than ever. >Would be cool to see the new Pentax there, living in Brussels, >it is not that far for me... Or for me, I am near Amsterdam ... Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Photokina
On Sun, 20 Aug 2006 17:37:49 +0200, Thibouille wrote: >So I think we should plan a european PDML meeting there ;) Indeed, would be nice to meet some other PDML members there! Could make out a date and time to meet an the Pentax boot I guess ... Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Data Recovery question and vacation week.
On Tue, 29 Aug 2006 18:08:49 +1200, David Mann wrote: >> Nobody uses GiB in practice. > >I've seen it used on Slashdot... which probably doesn't count :) I have been using it for years in my own data-recovery tool: http://www.dfsee.com/dfsee/doc/shot/dfsee_startup.htm But that is mainly aimed at system administrators and power-users, hardly typical computer users :-) There are more disk tools that use it, but indeed the majority of developers and users ignore it since the meaning can often be derived from context anyway ... Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Full Moon
Hi Jens, On Fri, 8 Sep 2006 23:07:42 +0200, Jens Bladt wrote: >Dear list: Take a look, please: >http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/237883702/ Nice one, it does seem a bit yellowish though. Because of that, and becaue of some color-fringing arround the edges (also present in yours I think) I decided to convert mine to monochrome ... Must have been a popular subject that day :-) Here is mine (warning: about 300Kb in size): http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/IMGP7438-full-moon-1280.jpg This is taken arround midnight on the 7th/8th, near Amsterdam ... A* 300mm 2.8 + 2x-L + 1.7x AF converter (1020mm total) on the *istD, 1/125sec at f/9.5 The Manfrotto carbion tripod this was mounted on was barely up to the task, something heavier, and perhaps a second support for the body would have been better ... Still need to add a specific PESO catagory to my gallery :-) Regards, JvW ------ Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Estimated File Size K10D
Hi Shel, On Sat, 9 Sep 2006 19:55:09 -0700, Shel Belinkoff wrote: >I've tried compressing TIFF files made from PEF files. They invariably end >up a little larger than the converted TIFF file. That is most likely because most TIFF files already apply lossless compression. TIFF is just a container format, and it does offer the possibility of compressing the contents. I know Photoshop offers this as an option when saving as TIFF ... They probably use a Lempel-Zif compression, much like ZIP. >Others have also reported similar results. Are you able to compress >a TIFF and get a smaller file as a result? I'd love to know how you do it. If you save an inage as UNCOMPRESSED TIFF from Photoshop, e regular ZIP will be able to compress it down, taking perhaps upto 40% of the size off (heavily depending on image content/detail :-) Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Estimated File Size K10D
Hi James, On Sun, 10 Sep 2006 12:56:52 +1000, J and K Messervy wrote: >Umm, not being an electrical engineer, physicist or mathematician, it's all >greek to me. Well I am (an electrical engineer :-) and there ARE some interesting figures in there: - Saturation signal: 40K electrons Meaning THIS particular sensor will saturate a well (one pixel) when it has a charge of about 4 electrons. This would be the maximum WHITE level to be recorded. - Quantum efficiency, about 0.33 Meaning you need an average of 3 photons (light :-) to get a single electron added to the charge of the pixel. (meaning about 12 photons to reach saturation) - Total sensor noise: 17 electrons Meaning the noise from the sensor alone is 1 / 2350 of the saturation level, which is just over 11 stops in range ... This is the major factor in setting the minimum recordable light levels (BLACK), but I am unsure how close you could put it to get reasonable noise levels. You probably need to be several stops ABOVE this point to have acceptable shadow detail left ... And the rest of the electronics will add some noise too. Of course this is just ONE sensor, from KODAK, and the values may not be representative for the ones in Pentax cameras :-) But it IS nearly the same technology ... Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Survey Time: K10D
Hi Shel, On Sun, 10 Sep 2006 10:05:29 -0700, Shel Belinkoff wrote: >It's a slow morning @ Casa Belinkoff, so I thought I'd toss this out to the >list: :-) >Who is definitely buying a K10D as soon as it hits the stores? I will ... Unless the price will be way more than expected. (upto 1200 Euros would be OK for me) Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO -- Moon 09-08-2006
On Sun, 10 Sep 2006 14:17:06 EDT, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >http://www.mindspring.com/~morephotos/PESO_--_moon09082006.html > >Not a bad try, but it's pretty blurry. Who was it that posted one that was >about this close up and sharper? 'Fraid you have a lot of competition, Peter. >But, hey, I certainly couldn't do it. Might have been mine, I have put in a special 'PESO' gallery now :-) http://www.dfsee.com/gallery Then select the 'Picture Every So Often' catagorie ... The problem with a 'full moon' however is that the lighting is kind of flat, having a rising moon makes for more spectacular craters caused by the shadows :-) Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Survey Time: K10D
On Sun, 10 Sep 2006 10:05:29 -0700, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > >Who is definitely buying a K10D as soon as it hits the stores? Actually I could not control meself :-) Just put a pre-order in at my local dealer ... Regards, JvW ------ Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO -- Moon 09-08-2006
On Sun, 10 Sep 2006 14:39:30 EDT, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >Might have been mine, I have put in a special 'PESO' gallery now :-) > >http://www.dfsee.com/gallery >=== >Yeah, it was you. :-) Someone else had a good one too sometime. But yours is >definitely a wow one. Thanks for the heads up Marnie :-) Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO - Waning moon, crater detail
Added one more moon image to my PESO gallery: http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?list=8 This one was a few days after full-moon, so the light near the right edge make for very nice crater detail ... Shot with istD and A*300mm plus 2x-L converter. Comments and critique welcome :-) Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PAW - "Ranunculus"
Nice one David! On Wed, 13 Sep 2006 21:54:24 +1200, David Mann wrote: >Carrying on with the flower pics. I nearly chose another pic, but I >liked the 3D effect in this one. Indeed, gives a nice almost surreal touch ... >I thought about cropping a bit off the left due to the bright bits but >I was in too much of a hurry to decide exactly how much to crop. Upto where the green vertical 'band' is ? (crop off about 15% or so) >http://www.bluemoon.net.nz/photo/photodb/view.php?p=516&t=1 > >- Dave (I hope this doesn't get too lost in K10D talk:) :-) Stll catching up with all the talke here and other forums ... Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D Mirror lock up?
On Tue, 12 Sep 2006 18:55:47 -0400, Mark Roberts wrote: >> Do you know or suppose that the battery grip will be a requirement for >> IR use on the K10D? >> >It'll do IR without the grip - it has a sensor on the front left. I >think using the grip lets you use the IR from behind the camera as well, >though. I am almost certain it will do that without the grip too, there is an IR receiver just above/left of the wheel on the back of the camera ... Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO - Waning moon, crater detail
Hi Jack, On Wed, 13 Sep 2006 07:20:46 -0700 (PDT), Jack Davis wrote: >Like the "Waning Moon" shot. Terminator topography especially. >"Full Moon" is tilted to the right quite a bit? Hmm, not intentionally, but it seems yoy are right. Perhaps the 3-D head on the tripod was tilted more than I thought ... Will check the full frame to check that >The capability to take such pics is virtually taken for granted these >days. Indeed, it is almost too easy now :-) Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO - Waning moon, crater detail
Hi Tim, On Wed, 13 Sep 2006 15:45:01 +0200, Tim sleby wrote: >Nice details. Cropped? Yes, this one was a bit, since it was tak with 'just' 600mm the moon fill about half the frame ... The 'full moon' was taken with an extra 1.7x converter so that nearly filled the frame (80% or so I think) >Subject: PESO - Waning moon, crater detail > >Added one more moon image to my PESO gallery: > > http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?list=8 Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO - Final appraoch
With almost two hours to go for the real BIG news, I thought I might as well through in another shot: http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?id=189 Taken yesterday at the polder dyke near Almere, Netherlands. FA* 400mm handheld on the *istD ... Comments and critique welcome! Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
K10D on Pentax Canada ...
Seems they are a bit early: http://www.pentax.ca/digital/digital_slr/k10d/ Noticed they spec the buffer size for RAW as 10, while I had read 12 somewhere before ... (and 6 when using RAW+JPG) Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Final appraoch
On Wed, 13 Sep 2006 14:33:44 -0400, frank theriault wrote: >> http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?id=189 >> >> Taken yesterday at the polder dyke near Almere, Netherlands. >> >> FA* 400mm handheld on the *istD ... >> >> Comments and critique welcome! > >I think it's a great shot!! Thanks Frank! Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Final appraoch
On Wed, 13 Sep 2006 15:15:23 -0400, frank theriault wrote: >Yeah, gradually de-lurking. > >Hating Jan. Check! Hey, I could put a vaseline blur-filter on next time, if that makes you feel better :-) Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Raw+Jpg Modes
Hi David, On Wed, 13 Sep 2006 18:34:11 -0400, David J Brooks wrote: > >Just curious. Are there many of us Pentax user that would tend to use >this mode. I know it eats up memory faster. I certainly plan on using it, either on an incidental basis like you do, or when my SD cards are large enough, always ... The JPG's can be used directly and for slideshows etc (Epson P4000 :-), the RAW's for the good ones that are post-processed ... Hope they are store in seperate directories (but expect not). Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO- Grace Does Lunch
Nice shot Paul! On Wed, 13 Sep 2006 21:30:47 -0400, Paul Stenquist wrote: >In a rather dark corner of a restaurant. DA 12/24, f6.7 @ 1 second, >ISO 400. Camera resting on the table. > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4936130&size=lg Like the lighting, very natural ... The motion blurr (mostly the eyes) is distracting though. Perhaps ISO 1600 and 1/4 sec would have cured that ? Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: I've held more K10Ds than you ;)
On Thu, 14 Sep 2006 11:24:45 -0700, John Celio wrote: > >My order is in. Is yours? Yup, for 4 days now ;-) Regards, JvW ------ Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: My First Submissions.
Hi Mitch, On Thu, 14 Sep 2006 23:39:39 -0500, Mitch Conant wrote: > >I hope that I did this right... Sure did! Very nice ... >I have been admiring the work that everyone has been posting on this >list. It has been both entertaining and inspiring. I am only an amateur >(sp?), but I'll go ahead and post these for comments. They are uncropped >and unaltered and the composition was done in the viewfinder. I like the ones taken in the park very much, and the spiderwebs are great too! Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Those contacts do not look good
On Fri, 15 Sep 2006 23:03:04 +0100, mike wilson wrote: >> Having two different sets of contacts likes this looks crappy to me, >> like a real kludge. But I suppose there were no other way of doing it... >> > >They were present in the Z1 variations and the MZ-S at least. The >implementation is well over a decade old. I can remember the discussions back when the PZ lenses where introduced, the most likely cause for a totally different 'style' of contacts is that the ones on the bayonet itself could not handle the current required ... There is also the issue of those contacts being shorted fairly easy, which is no problem for the 'info' type contacts but is somewhat of a challenge for power contacts :-) Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FS Friday: Let me be your Pentax dealer
On Sat, 16 Sep 2006 08:34:03 +1000, J and K Messervy wrote: >I may be interested if they can deal with international orders. So would I, was assuming Europe was a no go ... (allthough I already have the K10D on pre-order in germany :-) Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Ordered a K10D
Hi Shel, On Sat, 16 Sep 2006 20:10:12 -0700, Shel Belinkoff wrote: >I now personally know three people who have actually ordered a K10D, at >least one of which ordered some accessories and a lens along with it. Just >curious who else may have actually ordered the camera, and, if you care to >share, from where did you order it? I did (pre) order at the 10th of september at TeKaDe online shop (Germany). Delivery is expected end of October/Early November ... Price has now been set at 999 Euros for the Kit (body + 18-55) I have ordered a few lenses from them and had good experiences. As the price in Euros is the same as in Dollars, we are paying the regular premium (but still less so than in the UK :-) Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Ordered a K10D
Hi Shel, On Sun, 17 Sep 2006 06:32:40 -0700, Shel Belinkoff wrote: >OK, WTF does "pre-ordered" mean. If you call the store and tell them you >want the gear, and they take your order for it - maybe even payment or a >deposit - then it seems to me you've ordered the gear. Certainly, however when doing this LONG before the product becomes available and is listed in the catalogs, in my case before the price and full specifications are known, it is common to call this pre-ordering. (even in Europe :-) I ordered a product called '*istD-NEU' with unknown specifications and price. (something like '*istD successor') Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: *istD and Sigma EF 500
Hi Bill, On Sun, 17 Sep 2006 14:40:51 -0400, Bill Owens wrote: >I just discovered, quite by accident, that the built in flash will pop up >enough to fire at the same time as the EF 500. Does this mean that I can >use the EF 500 as a bounce flash and use the built in for getting >catchlights? Yes, works with the AF-360FGZ too, just did that today :-) Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: *istD and Sigma EF 500
Hi David, On Mon, 18 Sep 2006 09:04:21 +0800, David Savage wrote: >>Yes, works with the AF-360FGZ too, just did that today :-) > >The pop-up flash on the D doesn't quit make it with the AF-540FGZ. It does not completely make it on with the 360 either, but enough to get catch-lights or extra front-light in a macro setup :-) Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: *istD and Sigma EF 500
On Mon, 18 Sep 2006 16:13:38 +0800, David Savage wrote: >>It does not completely make it on with the 360 either, >>but enough to get catch-lights or extra front-light >>in a macro setup :-) > >Because it doesn't open far enough the pop-up flash won't even trigger. Ah, I see. With the 360 it opens almost completely, perhaps 5 degrees short. You could get it to extend fully if you file half a milimeter from the 360 mount :-) But it works this way too, so I did not need to. Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: JunkEmail: Re: Photokina
Hi Dario (and Thibouille), On Tue, 22 Aug 2006 11:04:19 +0200, Dario Bonazza wrote: >I'm planning attending the show for business. >I'll be there (very busy) for a few days. >However, if someone will manage a PDML meeting, I might well show up. Not an organized PDML meet, but I will be there on Wednesday the 27th. Will be taking another Pentax Ds user (PDML lurker from Bavaria :-) I will make sure we are at the Pentax stand at 14:00. Will probably be carrying my *istD with me. Regards, JvW PS: For identification, there is a picture of me in my gallery if you follow the 'Miscellaneous Galleries - GUIDE' link. http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/guide/ ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: a new lens ... Pentax DA21/3.2 Limited
Hi Boris, On Wed, 20 Sep 2006 10:43:05 +0300, Boris Liberman wrote: >Godfrey, I am aware of this fact you just mentioned. Like I said, if >you could have *(temporary) access* to film camera some time in the >future, I would really appreciate if you could try 21 mm lens on film >and report your findings... I have the 21mm, and also have server film bodies left. There is just one with film loaded at the moment though. (and the last exposure on that was almost a year ago :-) I will take it with me this week on some trips and make a test-shot with the 21mm too. (this is an MZ-3) I have tested it previously on the viewfinder of my MX, and that already shows severe vignetting towards the corners. May still be usable with corrections afterwards when processing it digitally, but probably not for slides. Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: a new lens ... Pentax DA21/3.2 Limited
On Wed, 20 Sep 2006 14:46:07 +0200 (CEST), Jan van Wijk wrote: >I will take it with me this week on some trips and make >a test-shot with the 21mm too. (this is an MZ-3) > >I have tested it previously on the viewfinder of my MX, >and that already shows severe vignetting towards >the corners. Just made some shots with the MZ-S (that also had file loaded :-) but looking at the viewfinder alone shows corners that are nearly black, so I am positive this lens will NOT be usable on 35mm without cropping the result a bit ... Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: Three dutch mills
Quite a cliche actually, this is taken on a site that has 5 or 6 full-size dutch mills of different types (Zaanse Schans). It is a real tourist trap in that respect :-) This new PESO is a mustard-mill together with the millers-house and two miniature ones in the garden: http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?id=190 istD with DA 10-17 fisheye at 17mm Critique and comments welcome ... Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: Seagull on the shoreline
A seagull on the beach, rather close-up with the 400mm ... I like the blurred background (breaking waves), but think I would like to see a little more of the bird myself ... Comments welcome! Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - The Weakest Link
On Tue, 26 Sep 2006 10:07:30 -0700, Bruce Dayton wrote: >This chain was hanging from a fence post. I was fascinated by the >extreme amount of rusting that had occurred. It almost looked like >carved wood - in fact, I had to touch it just to be sure. :-) Beautiful texture indeed ... Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Seagull on the shoreline
On Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:48:10 -0400, Christian wrote: >> Comments welcome! >> > >A link would be nice I found this: >http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?id=191 >which is what I guess is what you wanted to show us :-) Hmm, yes .. Thats what you get from doing things at the last minute before leaving for photokina :-) > >Nice composition, but the whites are so blown out and the white >background is distracting. I will see what I can do about the highlights ... Thanks, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: A few more animal shots
Just added some recent animal shots to my PESO gallery at: http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?list=8 (no cats, no dogs :-) Comment welcome! Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Macro lenses
Hallo Margus, On Wed, 07 Apr 2004 22:26:03 +0300, Margus Mnnik wrote: >The cheap solution would be >Pentax FA 100/3.5, but the 1:2 ratio is >not satisfying for me. FA100/2.8 is >absolutely ok, but pricey. Sigma 105 >Macro is about 1/3 cheaper, but what's >about the performance and reliability ? >Tamron 90mm - seems to be great >optically, but has strange filter thread >(55mm) and I do not like the handling. I have the Pentax FA 50mm f/2.8 and A* 200mm macro lenses and the Sigma 100mm f/2.8 EX autofocus macro lens. While the build of the Pentaxes is better, the Sigma works great too, image quality is fine, lots of contrast too. The only thing I do not like about the Sigma is the mechanism to switch between MF and AF, it is a clutch built into the focussing ring (like the FA* lenses have) but operation is too smooth. Just picking up the lens from a camerabag will often change the setting. Otherwise it is a great performer! I have been using it a lot on the PZ1 and the MZ-S. I also use it on the *ISTD, but prefer the 50mm in more shots than with the film cameras. (75mm equivalent). Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery
Re: NEW_PUG - questions
Hi Adelheid, On Sat, 10 Apr 2004 11:30:23 +0200, Adelheid v. K. wrote: >2: The new domain name: I checked "pdml-pug.net" that's still free. >"pug.net" isn't. >If you want another name, please check whether it is still free before you >tell the list. 'pdml-pug.net' is fine with me ... > >3: If Jostein and I are going to handle PUG in the future we insist on a >"proper" provider. We don't want to have the hassle with changing the domain >to another provider every other day. So the webspace will not come cheap. We >think about 250 Euro per year. That's the upper end, there might be a >cheaper one saw one today but have to investigate..., but we need a >considerable amout of space that's the expensive part. And we want a >provider with regular backups etc. - a professional setup. Wise decision. I'd be happy to share in the cost, and I guess a lot of others are too, so it should probably be 10 dollars or less per person ... (PayPal preferred :-) Regards, JvW PS: Thanks for your PugMeister efforts the last couple of years, you're doing a great job! -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery
Re: NEW_PUG - questions
Hi Cory, On Sat, 10 Apr 2004 07:12:22 -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >There IS also the idea that we could have a sponsor or two on the main page, >but I think I like it better if it's self supported. So do I! Please, no commercial stuff on the PUG if it can be avoided. (and I think it can) Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery
Re:Using RAW format. (was: Pentax High End DSLR)
Hi Dario, On Wed, 12 May 2004 19:59:07 +0200, Dario Bonazza wrote: >I still cannot understand why people keep shooting RAW with the *ist D, as >the Pentax RAW converter does a worse job (too evident pixelation on >outlines) than the in-camera software. Hard to believe, very hard to >justify, but true and repeatedly tested by yours truly. Then don't use the Pentax RAW converter. Don't blame the format, blame the tool! >Of course, RAW shooting allows extended image tuning, but can this balance >poor outlines and so much reduced storage capacity (= bigger files for >smaller prints)? Yes, it does for me. I found I can get very acceptable images from RAW images within a range of 1 stop UNDER-exposure to about half a stop OVER-exposure. When shooting JPG (or TIFF) that margin is much smaller ... >Am I missing something here? Have you found a good RAW converter, also >allowing color balance (unlike the Genzo)? Joe (and other folks doing the >same) can you explain your thoughts on this? Yes, I use the Photoshop-CS RAW converter which is really superb. The only disadvantage is that it is expensive (about US$ 700 I think) I am using one 512Mb and two 1Gb cards with the *ISTD at the moment, which gives me a total of about 175 RAW images. This almost always enough for 1 day shooting, after which I transfer the images to a laptop. If I need more, I can always switch to JPG ... Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery
RE: transporting my kit...
On Mon, 17 May 2004 21:54:45 +0800, Shaun Canning wrote: >If you make sure that when you 'pluck out' the foam inserts you keep the >space for each item on the small and snug size, the items in the case >don't move at all. Umm, actually you should hope they DO move inside the case, otherwise you might as well pack them in a concrete block :-) The whole point is to allow some movement of the gear when the case is suddenly accelerated or stopped, reducing the G-forces on the stuff more or less freely moving in the foam ... The ideal case would be if the foam compresses up to the point that the gear ALMOST hits the case shell. Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery
RE: PENTAX *ISTD RAW DATA PHOTOSHOP PLUGIN MODULE
And it has the same 'quality' as the regular PENTAX RAW converter, meaning not that good at all ... On Fri, 21 May 2004 22:18:31 +0100, Rob Brigham wrote: >YES! (assuming you mean the 'Pentax' RAW plugin and not the 'Adobe' >Photoshop CS RAW convertor) > >> -Original Message- >> From: David Sprinkle [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Sent: 21 May 2004 22:05 >> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Subject: PENTAX *ISTD RAW DATA PHOTOSHOP PLUGIN MODULE >> >> >> Hi, >> >> Does this module work with PS Elements 2 or Paintshop Pro 8. Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery
RE: Digital Street Shooting + Question
Hi Cotty, On Sun, 23 May 2004 11:57:28 +0100, Cotty wrote: >As Eleanor suggested, the Optio 33 LF does indeed have a flip out LCD. >It's slightly smaller than the G2, and weighs less, but it's nearly 1MP >down. Does anyone have an Optio 33LF and would like to share their >opinions if this camera? I have not used it (have the Optio-4 myself) but I think one of the drawbacks of that model was that it does not have an optical viewfinder at all, you MUST use the LCD screen ... Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery
RE: PESO: A few more animal shots (punchy :-)
On Thu, 05 Oct 2006 10:03:32 -0600, Tom C wrote: >I like the peacock butterfly. Nice one. Thanks Tom, one of my own favourites too ... Would fit right into the 'punchy' department of the 'punchy or flat' thread :-) Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: Yosemite, halfdome plus reflection
Came across this one while selecting some stuff for large format prints today, it is a scan from a 67 slide taken at Yosemite. http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?id=182 A split ND filter was used to reduce contrast between the dome and its reflection ... This was taken during day hours, not the famous few minutes near sunset when the dome turns red :-) Comments welcome! Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Yosemite, halfdome plus reflection
Hi Jack, On Fri, 6 Oct 2006 11:58:00 -0700 (PDT), Jack Davis wrote: >Post card shot! Well seen and composed. Thanks! >I do have a question about focus/aperture. It may be the small file, >the focus in combination with the chosen aperture, my eyes and/or >monitor, but the dome ridge looks sharper than the intervening trees >which, themselves, are a fair distance away. >Does the 6x7 slide confirm the slightly soft tree appearance? Yes, it has been a while, but I most likely focused on the dome itself, and DOF is not that large with the 67 :-) >Thanks for this reminder of my favorite Ntl Park. Mine too (together with Yellowstone and Zion) Allthough I live in Europe, I have been to Yosemite at least 4 times, for one day visits as well as hiking for a few days ... Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Yosemite, halfdome plus reflection
On Fri, 6 Oct 2006 13:42:08 -0700 (PDT), Jack Davis wrote: >I agree with you about Zion and Yellowstone, but would have to put >Grand Teton right next to Yosemite. Right, I usually include that in Yellostone trips :-) Regards, JvW ------ Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: About Sigma 21-35 f/3.5-4.2
On Fri, 6 Oct 2006 22:26:01 +0200, Thibouille wrote: >Anybody with an idea on this lens ? >It could be a cheap way of getting a 21mm on 35mm. I have one that I used way back, on an MX and later SFXn. It was a good WA for film, a sliding-zoom and manual focus. (but there could be other/newer variations i guess :-) Never used it on digital though ... Regards, JvW ------ Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Yosemite, halfdome plus reflection
Thanks Ken! On Sat, 7 Oct 2006 00:05:53 -0400, Kenneth Waller wrote: >Well done. A very nice capture. >> Came across this one while selecting some stuff for large format >> prints today, it is a scan from a 67 slide taken at Yosemite. >> >> http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?id=182 Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10 samples
James, On Sat, 7 Oct 2006 09:22:04 +1000, J and K Messervy wrote: >I agree with you. As far as I'm concerned, the only benefit of using DNG >over PEF is the lossless compression freeing up storage space. if shooting >DNG in the K10D means uncompressed DNGs, I can't see any benefit for me over >PEF. Indeed, compression would have been an advantage to save card space. Being uncompressed, it is much less attractive, the only remaining point is RAW converters being able to handle it without a software update ... I would still convert (either PEF or out-of-camera DNG) to a compressed DNG however, to save space in my archives, and to keep all post-processing info IN that same DNG file ... (not in a database or 'sidecar' files :-) BTW: I played with that leaked RAW DNG file from the Samsung camera at Photokina, which is almost 17Mb in size. It can be handled fine with Adobe Camera RAW, and feeding it through the DNG converter results in a 9Mb DNG that also works fine ... Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: JunkEmail: Re: K10 samples
Hi Dario, Peter ... On Sat, 7 Oct 2006 08:51:44 +0200, Dario Bonazza wrote: >Same here :-( > >Dario > >- Original Message - >From: "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >> My new favorite converter doesn't support DNG anyway, and since Adobe >> has bought them out it never will. I'm screwed any way I look at it. Assuming you are talking about RawShooter, you may be surprised. While I do not use it myself, a friend of mine does, and loves it. He (and I) played with the latest Adobe Lightroom beta-4, and he was amazed at how many RawShooter user-interface goodies had been integrated by now :-) If you had a RawShooter Pro license, the 'upgrade' to Lightroom is free AFAIK ... Regards, JvW ------ Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: JunkEmail: RE: PESO: A few more animal shots
Hi Tim, On Sat, 7 Oct 2006 16:58:51 +0200, Tim sleby wrote: >I like all three. "Grebe with youngs" is my favourite, because it tells a >simple little story. >The angle of the bird's heads tells me that they are connected. That's one >of the most fascinating things about studying birds, their social life. Indeed, actually this image was on in a series, where the 'mom' repeatedly showed her young how to dive for food ... Unfortunately most of the other images where not upto the same quality as this one. (but may work in a series) Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: JunkEmail: Re: JunkEmail: Re: K10 samples
Hi Dario, On Sat, 7 Oct 2006 13:10:52 +0200, Dario Bonazza wrote: >After my previous message, I've been playing with Beta 4, and I find it a >lot better, both for features and speed. That is what I said, lots if stuffed added from RSE since the previous beta, and faster ... Regards, jvW PS: Missed you at the Photokina, must have been too crowdy at the Pentax stand :-) ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Yosemite, halfdome plus reflection
Hi Francis, On Sat, 07 Oct 2006 16:56:39 -0700, Francis wrote: > >Very cool! Thanks! >I think it could be improved by bringing the blue down a bit in curves >and turning up the saturation a tad. That is my default fix-all >adjustment for photos taken in the middle of the day. Hmm, I already took some blue out of the dome itself (selectively) but I will see what your suggestions do to the rest ... Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Geso: Sandhill crane, Hornet, Turtle, Boat, Landscape and (Shudder) Cat photos
Hi Francis, On Sat, 07 Oct 2006 15:35:47 -0700, Francis wrote: >The bird is a Sand Hill Crane, the first one of these rather impressive >birds I've ever seen. It was amazingly tame and I spent most of the day >following it around on my hands and knees taking photos and watching it >go about its business. Like the Crane images very much too, have been trying to do the same a few years back, but the two I was watching where not that tame, and dissapeared into inaccissble terain ... The B&W images don't do much for me, but then they hardly ever do :-) Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Photokina visit (was: Re: K10 samples)
Hi Dario, On Sat, 7 Oct 2006 21:41:50 +0200, Dario Bonazza wrote: > >I was at Pentax booth to meet you the day and time planned (sep. 28 at >14:00), for about 45 minutes, but couldn't find you. Ah, there is the mixup then, I was there on Wednesday the 27th, at the Pentax booth a few times, including 14:00 for an hour. You must have missed or misread my final travel plans ... Never mind, would have been nice to meet you in person though. (stil have your nice Pentax poster hanging next to my equipment :-) Overwhelming amount of information to be had at photokina. We did just a dozen or so stands proper, and briefly browsed over a few more. I am sure we did see much less than half of what was out there :-) Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Yosemite, halfdome plus reflection
On Sun, 8 Oct 2006 11:58:50 EDT, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >>Came across this one while selecting some stuff for large format >>prints today, it is a scan from a 67 slide taken at Yosemite. >> >>http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?id=182 >= >Very nice shot. Well done. Thanks marnie! Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: Blue Heron Kill, series
Saw this fellow today, pretty close to the road. After getting the istD and 400mm ready, and watching him for a while he appearantly had some success hunting ... http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?list=8 The top row of 5 picture is a small series I shot of the events that followed ... Enjoy, and comments welcome! Regards, JvW PS: The other 'player' here seems to be a small rodent ... ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO: Blue Heron Kill, series
On Sun, 8 Oct 2006 23:08:36 +0200, Tim sleby wrote: >Well done. Thanks Tim! >Saw this fellow today, pretty close to the road. > >After getting the istD and 400mm ready, and watching him >for a while he appearantly had some success hunting ... > > http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?list=8 Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO -- Half a web...
On Sun, 08 Oct 2006 21:28:33 -0400, P. J. Alling wrote: >I'm not sure if I like this shot, I'm not sure why I'm posting it, I'm >not sure what anyones reaction will be... > >http://www.mindspring.com/~morephotos/PESO_--_halfaweb.html Hmm, the web itself is not bad, but the background is rather distracting with those huge extreme light/dark areas ... Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Harvest Moon
Hi Shel, Well put! I found that others very often see minor or major flaws in your images that you overlook yourself, and find criticism very helpful in (slowly :-) getting better images ... Regards, JvW On Sun, 8 Oct 2006 18:52:16 -0700, Shel Belinkoff wrote: >As for me, a good, straight criticism, well thought out, is worth far more >than a gratuitous pat on the back, or a comment that has no substance. We >all need "atta boys," but not to the extent that it supports mediocrity. > >We are here to learn, and to stretch our vision and our skills. How can >anyone do that without honest comments from the others on the list, >comments that aren't always complimentary. Of course, those comments are >only opinions, but they are also ideas that may get others thinking about >their next shot. ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: HDR (High Dynamic Range) in Photo Shop CS2
Hi Kenneth, On Sun, 8 Oct 2006 19:14:42 -0400, Kenneth Waller wrote: >Any one on the list have any experience with this feature in PS CS2? >Care to share your experiences - good/bad, suggestions. Just started experimenting with this feature about two weeks back, shooting an indoor scene with a light-bulb in it :-) It does work reasonably well, but I found it hard to get a natural looking end result with enough detail in all areas ... Of course the dynamic range in these shots was rather extreme. This is using the 'combine as HDR' feature from the browser, which uses a few actions in PS2 to do the work. I may want to play with doing it manually as well, to get a better feel with the involved manipulations. >I'm going to try some of this in the coming week on images I intend to >capture this week in the U. P. of Michigan. I want to try using it on a HDR shot of a half-moon, see if I can include some 'dark side' :-) Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: Pearl web
Taken a few weeks back in Bavaria, arround 9 in the morning when it was still a bit foggy, awaiting a beautiful september morning ... http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?id=203 Enjoy! Regards, JvW PS: The 'Heron kill series' and 'Yosemite halfdome' in that same gallery have also been improved a bit, based on comments :-) -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO: Pearl web
On Tue, 10 Oct 2006 14:45:55 -0600, Tom C wrote: >Beautiful Jan. Thanks Tom! >Taken a few weeks back in Bavaria, arround 9 >in the morning when it was still a bit foggy, >awaiting a beautiful september morning ... > > http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?id=203 Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Pearl web
Hi Walter, On Tue, 10 Oct 2006 17:29:19 -0400, Walter Hamler wrote: >Great Shot!! I wish I could find some like that around here. Thanks! Just go out on a foggy morning, with a watery sun :-) I found this one amongs dozens of similar webs, but the symetry and dew-drops and lighting made this shot ... http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?id=203 Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Pearl web
Hi Patrice, On Tue, 10 Oct 2006 23:56:32 +0200, Patrice LACOUTURE (GMail) wrote: >Great composition, great background, great colors... Thanks! >Colored spots in almost each drop catch my eye... Was this intentional? More or less, allthough it is hard to predict the exact outcome ... >Do you know what they come from? Yes, the popup-flash (on the *istD) that I just as fill-in light. That also makes the background a bit darker, giving better contrast of the web against the treebranches behind it ... Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Pearl web
On Wed, 11 Oct 2006 06:23:53 +0200, Boris Liberman wrote: >> >> http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?id=203 >> > >Jan, this one is clear winner! Thanks Boris! >Print it big, will you? I may get a 30x45cm from this one :-) Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Pearl web
On Tue, 10 Oct 2006 18:15:15 -0400, Ann Sanfedele wrote: >Stunning shot, Jan > >simply a beauty Thanks Ann! Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Pearl web
On Tue, 10 Oct 2006 17:49:11 -0700, Bruce Dayton wrote: >Great shot, Jan! Thanks Bruce! >Love the different size droplets. Yes this one was special, lots of little ones looking like small pearls and a few larger ones that act as small lenses ... Regards, JvW ------ Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pearl web
Hi John, On Tue, 10 Oct 2006 18:22:20 -0700, John Celio wrote: >> http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?id=203 > >Nice! Thanks John! >It's now my desktop wallpaper. :) Hehe ;-) Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pearl web
On Tue, 10 Oct 2006 21:35:34 -0400, Paul Stenquist wrote: >Fabulous. Great work. Nicely exposed, beautifully framed. Thanks Paul! >>> Taken a few weeks back in Bavaria, arround 9 >>> in the morning when it was still a bit foggy, >>> awaiting a beautiful september morning ... >>> >>> http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?id=203 Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pearl web
Hi Bill, On Tue, 10 Oct 2006 22:42:56 -0600, William Robb wrote: >>> http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?id=203 >> >> Nice! It's now my desktop wallpaper. :) > >HAR >Mine to. Thanks for the compliment :-) Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Blue Heron Kill, series
On Wed, 11 Oct 2006 10:35:16 -0400, David J Brooks wrote: >Nice flight shot. Thanks Dave! Just added another, more closup image from this same bird, taken with the 300mm and stacked 2xL and 1.7 converter. >> >> http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?list=8 >> Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K1D aperature simulator survey, part Deaux
On Wed, 11 Oct 2006 13:28:37 -0400, Lon Williamson wrote: > >K1D aperature simulator survey: results so far: Aye aye sir! I would pay 50$ or so extra for an aperture simulator on a K1D ... Regards, JvW ------ Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K1D aperature simulator survey, part Deaux
On Thu, 12 Oct 2006 09:00:57 -0400 (EDT), Mark Roberts wrote: >>On 11/10/06, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: >> >>>We are getting exactly what we deserve, whether we like it or not. >> >>William, one of your best posts ever. I totally agree. > >Indeed. As i read it I kept thinking "Ooh, that's a good line for the >2006 quote list", but there got to be so many of them I decided "Ah, >screw it - just archive the whole post". :) Full ack, well said Bill! JvW ------ Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - Yosemite Creek
Hi Brendan, On Thu, 12 Oct 2006 14:27:54 -0700 (PDT), Brendan MacRae wrote: >The creek at the bottom of Bridalveil Falls. Hmm, if you say so ... There is not enough context to tell, could be any creek :-) Apart from that I like it, a tad to bluish perhaps as already suggested ... >Pentax 67II, 90mm lens, f22, 4-6 seconds, Kodak E100G. > >http://www.members.aol.com/figgaro/yosemite_creek.jpg Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Dual AF system in DA* lenses ? It seems so :D
On Sat, 14 Oct 2006 18:05:46 +0200, Bertil Holmberg wrote: >> http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036&message=20442947 Well, I sure would like the ability to use the new lenses on my istD as well, since that would be my backup body. I would have preferred wireless flash capability with the K10D builtin-flash over this though ... >That's not entirely surprising, given Pentax support for older bodies >and lenses. Perhaps, but I am pleasantly surprised anyway :-) >Of more ¡mmediate interest is the other note in the German >DigitalFotoNetz that claims that the K10D will actually be released >earlier in Europe than the Japan Nov 30 date! Well, I'm skeptical... > >"Neu fr Pentax ist, dass die weltweite Erstauslieferung in Europa >und auf dem deutschen Markt geschehen wird , wo die Kamera bereits >gegen Mitte November erwartet wird." Indeed, fortunately that is exactly where I ordered it :-) Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO: Yosemite, halfdome plus reflection
On Sat, 14 Oct 2006 21:10:23 +0200, Jens Bladt wrote: >JvW - you are one lucky guy! >Great photo! Thanks Jens! >The others too! So I guess you browsed the rest of the gallery too then ? Just made some updates today to clean up the EXIF handling that was a bit screwed up in the orinal PHP code that creates much of the gallery layout :-) Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D availability
Hi Jens, On Sat, 14 Oct 2006 21:14:26 +0200, Jens Bladt wrote: >Have any of you actaully got this camera yet? No ... >My dealer in germany said it would be available at October 5th - almost 10 >days ago. Hmm mine (TeKade) has always said mid-november. Ther web-site now shows a '30-day' delivery so that would match. It also matches the info in an interview with German Pentax Product Managament that commented on the announcement delivery was pushed back to 30 november in Japan. They say first delivery worldwide will be in Europe/Germany sometime mid-november, see the news item at: http://www.digitalfotonetz.de/PentaxNews/pentaxnews.htm Warning: Item is in German :-) Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Your first camera
My first camera was a Cinese (or Russian ?) cheap clone of the Rollei twin-reflex, using 120 film, a f/2.8 75mm lens and f/3.5 viewfinder lens :-) Somewhere in the early 70's ... Regards, JvW ------ Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Peso - Yuba River
Nice capture! Like it a lot better than the 'Yosemite' one ... Regards, JvW On Sat, 14 Oct 2006 17:28:05 -0700 (PDT), Brendan MacRae wrote: >Here's one from a few weeks back. Taken on the Yuba >river here in the beautiful nothern California Gold >Country. > >Pentax 67II, 165mm lens, f22, ND .9, f22, 6 seconds, >Kodak Ektachrome 100 Plus Pro. > >http://www.members.aol.com/figgaro/yuba.jpg ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: JunkEmail: PESO: steel and soccer
Hi Ralf, On Mon, 16 Oct 2006 02:39:44 +0200, Ralf R. Radermacher wrote: >The valley of the river Meuse with the Cockerill Sambre blast furnace >plant on the right and the soccer stadium of Standard Lige on the left >while they were winning 2-1 against Roeselare, last Saturday. Very nice, love the lighting of the scene! Like the powerlines too. Did you do anything special with regard to contrast (like HDR) or just combined the two left and right images ? Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: Fungi on dead wood
Some tiny fungi I spotted today on a brach of a rotting tree ... Nicely backlit by the sun, but not eniough of it :-) Used some additional light from the 360FGZ, wireless. http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?id=205 I am not totally pleased by the noise/sharpness myself but I do like the overall look. Comments welcome ... Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - The morning ride
Hi Bruce, Great! The two bikers really make the shot ... regards, JvW On Mon, 16 Oct 2006 09:32:32 -0700, Bruce Dayton wrote: >Taken in San Franciso. > > >Pentax *istD, DA 16-45/4 @ 45mm, >ISO 200, 1/90 sec @ f/11 > >http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_3513a.htm ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Fungi on dead wood
On Mon, 16 Oct 2006 15:49:37 -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >It is somewhat soft to me. >I do like the lighting. Thanks Ken. >Composition leaves some to be desired. >I'd probably concentrate on fewer 'shrooms' to come up with a better >composition. I may try that if I get there again, and take the tripod too this time :-) Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: Re: Fungi on dead wood, reprise
Hi Ken, On Mon, 16 Oct 2006 15:49:37 -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >It is somewhat soft to me. Agreed ... >I do like the lighting. > >Composition leaves some to be desired. >I'd probably concentrate on fewer 'shrooms' to come up with a better >composition. I took the opportunity to follow up on this today. Four new images up at my PESO gallery, two of them as another go at the initial one (which is still up there as well) ... http://merlin/gallery/index.php?list=8 A major change was using available light only, a tripod and the D-FA 100mm as well as A* 200mm macro ... My personal favourite of these is 'Fungi in pink' Comments welcome. Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO - A valley view
Hi Jostein, On Tue, 17 Oct 2006 22:04:08 +0200, Jostein ksne wrote: >http://www.oksne.net/paw/valleyview.html Like the view and the colors, really nice. The trees in the foreground look a bit oversharpened though, lots of specular highlights jumping at you ... There is also one bright spot (one pixel ?) low in the mountain in the middle. Is that a reflection of something (glass) perhaps ? >Thanks for looking. You're welcome! Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: One for Pentax 67 owners
On Tue, 17 Oct 2006 12:16:45 -0400, Bob Shell wrote: > >Am I alone in thinking that the street portrait photos he reproduces >are hardly worth the expense and effort? No :-) Regards, JvW (Who's longest 67 lens is the 200 :-) ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Re: Fungi on dead wood, reprise
Hi Adam, On Tue, 17 Oct 2006 16:27:09 -0400, Adam Maas wrote: > >Without a full domain, we won't be able to reach your gallery. Yes, saw that just after sending it :-( http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?list=8 Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Fungi on dead wood
Thanks Marnie! On Tue, 17 Oct 2006 23:18:34 EDT, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?id=205 > >I am not totally pleased by the noise/sharpness myself >but I do like the overall look. > >Comments welcome ... > >Regards, JvW >=== >Looks a little blurry on the stems, but the main one in front looks mainly in >focus. > >I really like it!, despite some technical quibbles. I think because it is >different and the lighting is cool. OK, as you may have noticed, I have put up a few more. This time without the flash, using a tripod: http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?list=8 Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Re: Fungi on dead wood, reprise
On Tue, 17 Oct 2006 23:22:03 EDT, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?list=8 >Backlit Fungi is nice. Ah, you did see the new one too :-) Thanks for the comment! Regards, JvW ------ Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Show in Japan
Hi Joe,
On Tue, 17 Oct 2006 17:31:02 -0700, Joseph Tainter wrote:
>http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp/ja/35mm/k10d/image/ex_02.jpg
>
>This is the sample 2 shown in the K10D site
>
>-
>
>When I look at this image at a scale that fills the browser window, or
>fills the screen in PS, I see moire all over the area of the blouse
>outside of the "bib" (whatever it's called). But when I enlarge the
>image the moire goes away. So I assume it is just an effect of the monitor.
Yes, at the nomal ('fit screen') size there is moire caused by
the monitor or simple resizing algorithm in the browser.
(this is luminance moire, all channels)
However, at 1:1 (100%) size that moire is gone, but there is
a very subtle COLOR moire left (not luninance), it shows
best between her hair and the right arm ...
Regards, JvW
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Re: High ISO Images
Good one Doug! On Wed, 18 Oct 2006 01:26:57 -0400, Doug Brewer wrote: >Well, the first thing we need to do is panic. :-) >After that, let's catch our collective breath and realize that Pentax >has been putting out cameras for a number of years, and every one of >those cameras has been able to take usable photos. >I plan to get hold of the K10D, look it over, run it through some field >tests, >and decide what I like and don't like about it. Then I'll decide if what I >don't like about it outweighs what I do like about it, and go from there. > >And get on with my life. Regards, JvW ---------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Thoughs on lenses for K100D
On Tue, 17 Oct 2006 16:54:16 -0700, John Celio wrote: >> Get the body only first of all, dont get it with one of those kit >> lenses, if you can. > >Seconded. Those Sigma lenses are junk. I played with a few at my last job, >and never liked 'em. I am straying away from them too, allthough the EX 105 macro and the 70-200mm 2.8 never caused problems and deliver good images ... Quality control and differences between lenses seems to be a problem for Sigma. >If price is a concern, the Pentax DA 18-55 (aka the real kit lens for that >camera) is a very nice lens. I got one off ebay for US$90 and it's a nice >little lens for everyday use. Agree ... >You may want to take a look at Tamron's Di lenses. They're good, and >usually not too expensive. They've got some nice wide-to-tele zooms that >perform very well, such as the 18-200mm. Well, I got one of those last year, as 'one in all' travel lens. While the optical qualtity is not that bad (soft at the long end as expected) I am mainly dissapointed in the AF behaviour of the lens. On my *istD it has severe problems to get good focus and often just keeps hunting, or does not react at all! That may partly be because of the low contrast and f/6.3 aperture at the long end. (but the problems are at the wide end too). I have this lens for sale now (225 Euros :-) and got the Samsung 50-200mm instead (just 149 Euros) which does a lot better sofar (just got it this week). The Samsung does appear to have SMC coating BTW. No scientific tests, just judging from the glass reflections :-) Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Samsung 50-200 [Was: Re: Thoughs on lenses for K100D]
Hi Kostas, On Wed, 18 Oct 2006 11:31:58 +0100 (BST), Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: >> I have this lens for sale now (225 Euros :-) and got the Samsung 50-200mm >> instead (just 149 Euros) which does a lot better sofar (just got it this >> week). > >Interesting! Why the Samsung? Since everything I read about these lenses sofar convinced me that these are EXACT rebadges of the Pentax DA ones. The Samsung was 149 Euro, the Pentax 229 at the same shop. (Pentax can be had for 199 elsewhere I think) So price mainly, I also like to have one exotic one in the collection with a blue ring instead of green :-) Regards, JvW -------------- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
