Re: Photoshop Elements 3 review posted

2004-11-15 Thread Keith Whaley
The front of my PSE 3.0 CD says Macintosh. The label on the back of the box it was in says CDS/A,PSE,3.0,MAC,RET,WWE. I don't know what the RET,WWE means, but I do recognize MAC. Might BE for Windows only... {{shruggg}} keith whaley Cotty wrote: On 15/11/04, Christian, discombobulated,

WOW Can this image be saved by cropping?

2004-11-15 Thread Rob Studdert
I'd be pleased to hear of, or see suggestions for cropping this image: http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio/temp/IMGP8070.jpg (~900kB) TIA, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax

Re: OT - Paparazzi doc on TV in UK

2004-11-15 Thread Keith Whaley
Christine, Please show this to Bill, and ask him if his/your VHS player will switch between NTSC (North American recording standards) and PAL (I think European) standards. Cotty wrote: On 15/11/04, Keith Whaley, discombobulated, unleashed: I have a commercial VHS tape made here that I want to

Re: WOW Can this image be saved by cropping?

2004-11-15 Thread Keith Whaley
Maybe ¾ off the left side, leave the rest alone... keith Rob Studdert wrote: I'd be pleased to hear of, or see suggestions for cropping this image: http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio/temp/IMGP8070.jpg (~900kB) TIA, Rob Studdert

Re: PAW: Walk and Talk

2004-11-15 Thread Cotty
On 15/11/04, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: Comments are always welcome: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2884479size=lg Oh yeah, does it for me buddy. I like the simplicity and the vast dark area. Thanks. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places,

Re: OT: Reducing File Size with Photoshop

2004-11-15 Thread Herb Chong
Photoshop doesn't include the techniques that are in these plugins and can't be simulated by Photoshop itself no matter how much time you have. Herb - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 11:13 AM Subject: Re:

Re: PESO - let's jazz it up!

2004-11-15 Thread frank theriault
On 13 Nov 2004 15:12:40 +0100 (CET), michal mesko [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, this is my first PESO, first take on concert photography and first time using Delta 3200 film. Too many firsts! :) http://skwid.wz.cz/photo.php?id=57 tech. data: Pentax ME Super, M50/2 @ f2.0, t 1/60, Ilford

SV: WOW Can this image be saved by cropping?

2004-11-15 Thread Jens Bladt
I kinda like it like this...:-) http://gallery46369.fotopic.net/p9173060.html Jens Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Rob Studdert [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 16. november 2004 01:34 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: WOW Can

Re: PESO - Pinnacles 2

2004-11-15 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, 12 Nov 2004 12:42:06 -0500, Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice capture Bruce. I wouldn't change a thing. Looks like you're on a roll. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 12, 2004

Re: Hi folks- Survived open-heart monitoring site

2004-11-15 Thread Graywolf
I went in for that awhile back. When I came to, they told me they could not do the operation. Why, I whispered... Because you are a heartless bastard! Joking aside, I wish you well. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just wanted to let

Re: PESO: lost in translation _ another one for FRANK?

2004-11-15 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, 12 Nov 2004 02:06:32 -0500, Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://users.rcn.com/annsan/depotdepain.jpg couldn't resist I love it, Ann!! You caught her at just the right moment. Of course, it's far too sharp for one of mine... g But I'll forgive you. I love how your

Re: PESO - Pinnacles 2

2004-11-15 Thread Keith Whaley
Geez, Bruce! THAT's neat! And, it IS a terrific shot! keith whaley frank theriault wrote: On Fri, 12 Nov 2004 12:42:06 -0500, Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nice capture Bruce. I wouldn't change a thing. Looks like you're on a roll. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Bruce

Re: Hi folks- Survived open-heart monitoring site

2004-11-15 Thread Doug Franklin
On Tue, 16 Nov 2004 00:56:28 +0200, Lasse Karlsson wrote: I - was - actually going for the next to MINT quality, but simply forgot about the like new, and thought excellent was next to mint... As long as he doesn't end up minty. :-) Welcome back, Vic, and best wishes for a speedy recovery.

RE: Annother pile of test shots

2004-11-15 Thread Jens Bladt
The Sigma shot really has a lot of purple fringing. Mine doesn't have a lot, just a little, hardly noticeable. Avoiding CA totally is not possible in the real world, where light is ruled by the laws of the rainbow :-). Some computer programs can even deal with this. I believe my test serve me

Re: OT: Reducing File Size with Photoshop

2004-11-15 Thread Shel Belinkoff
What I said, Herb, is that I'd rather use good technique than plug-ins or programs. That means getting the photo right to begin with, and learning to use Photoshop to full advantage. I know PS doesn't include what's contained in Focus Magic. Shel [Original Message] From: Herb Chong [EMAIL

Re: PAW: Walk and Talk

2004-11-15 Thread cbwaters
HeyIs that me? Cory really wants to have another photography outing but is just so damned busy with work and being part of this family - Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 6:59 PM Subject: Re: PAW: Walk

Re: OT: Reducing File Size with Photoshop

2004-11-15 Thread Herb Chong
good technique won't do what Photoshop can do, get the color balance, shadows, and highlights right. just as you expect to have more than one grade of silver-based paper and to adjust developing and printing for film, you have to do the same for digital capture. otherwise, take the memory cards to

RE: WOW Can this image be saved by cropping?

2004-11-15 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Rob, I'll put the pic up later tonight, when traffic slows down. Also the other photo we were working on. They'll be at: http://home.earthlink.net/~my-pics/rob/ This one's not too bad, though. A little off the left side, and some from the bottom, brings the main part of the image a bit

Re: OT: Reducing File Size with Photoshop

2004-11-15 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Who said anything about digital capture? Hey, I'm just some schmuck amateur photographer who doesn't know his ass from a hole in the ground and who uses film and clunky 40yo cameras. Every now and then I can get a good exposure, and if the subject happens to be in focus as well, I'm happy. Shel

Re: PAW: Walk and Talk

2004-11-15 Thread Kenneth Waller
Frank FWIW, I think it would be a far stronger image if the people on the far LH side were cropped out, maybe just crop out all to the Left of the end of the brick wall. I don't see that they add anything to Walk Talk. BTW its not all that obvious that the guy has a phone stuck in his ear. Just

Re: WOW Can this image be saved by cropping?

2004-11-15 Thread Lasse Karlsson
I don't know what you want the picture to show, or in what respect you want to save it. Anyway, I think I do see that there's supposed to be a picture in there that could get a better presentation. I played around with it and twisted it a bit and added a bit of sunshine to it (yeah, I know you

Re: Photoshop Elements 3 review posted

2004-11-15 Thread ernreed2
Quoting Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 15/11/04, Christian, discombobulated, unleashed: It's very good actually. I bought it the other day and then 2 days later got PS CS as a gift. Anyone want an opened-box almost new PSE 3 (windows version) cheap? Are you sure it's Windows only? a lot

Re: OT: Reducing File Size with Photoshop

2004-11-15 Thread Herb Chong
you scan your images some of the time. Photoshop lets you do lots of things, but it can't do everything necessary for high quality image output without some help sometimes. Adobe recognized this a long time ago when they created the plugin interface. spending 3 or 4 hours fiddling with an image

Re: Hi folks- Survived open-heart monitoring site

2004-11-15 Thread Fred
Hoping for a speedy recovery to an excellent condition, speaking in second hand gear terms. Gee, why not shoot for LN- - g. Good (rhetorical) question, Fred. I - was - actually going for the next to MINT quality, but simply forgot about the like new, and thought excellent was next to

Re: OT: Reducing File Size with Photoshop

2004-11-15 Thread Shel Belinkoff
You don't seem to get it, Herb. I like fiddling with Photoshop. I like doing things the slow, old fashioned way. I do value my time, and am often quite busy. Fiddling in PS is relaxing, takes my mind off other pressures. I do many things the old fashioned way. People buy bread makers and

*ist-DS english manual

2004-11-15 Thread JamesRel
Hello I saw this post on dpreview and thought the folks on the list may be interested. http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=11078658 Ist -DS english manual http://81.205.100.252/pdf/uk/digitaal/OPM%20IST%20DS%20ENG.pdf

Re: Hi folks- Survived open-heart monitoring site

2004-11-15 Thread Ann Sanfedele
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just wanted to let everyone know that I survived my open heart surgery with flying colours and am kind of back on the list just monitoring the Digest version while I continue to recuperate. I got out of hospital four days after a double-by-pass. Modern medicine sure

Re: RAW file size variation? (Dumb Question #3485438345)

2004-11-15 Thread Mishka
very insightful. you might find it useful to read the actual post though. i was talking about *software* part of it. dslrs are quite a bit more than just a light tight box and software is a big chunk of it. besides, pentax wasn't exactly a pioneer in this field. best, mishka If you are

Using pre-A lenses on *istDS (was:*ist-DS english manual)

2004-11-15 Thread Andy Chang
Thank you James for the info. I had a quick look and read the part most important to me several times (Page 179 of the manual, Page 181 on the PDF doc). Correct me if I'm wrong... 1. Does it mean that the DS will only meter at wide open with the old lens? 2. If I want to get metering at different

Re: Hi folks- Survived open-heart monitoring site

2004-11-15 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, 15 Nov 2004 19:21:07 -0500, Graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I went in for that awhile back. When I came to, they told me they could not do the operation. Why, I whispered... Because you are a heartless bastard! Joking aside, I wish you well. You were joking? vbg -frank

RE: OT: A Leica for Cesar

2004-11-15 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Frank, I cannot say that the red is the right choice for that camera, especially as it clashes with the red Leica dot. Though, I am sure that the feel of the camera is enhanced. I must admit that I have only handled a Leica once. If anyone wants to lend me one for a while :-) Different

Re: Hi folks- Survived open-heart monitoring site

2004-11-15 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Pac Just wanted to let everyone know that I survived my open heart surgery with Pac flying colours and am kind of back on the list just monitoring the Digest Pac version while I continue to recuperate. I got out of hospital four days after a Pac double-by-pass. Modern medicine sure has come

PAW - Haifa

2004-11-15 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! For those of you who ponder your possible visit to Israel. http://www.webaperture.com/gallery/photos/51507 I admit that I do love my *istD. -- Boris mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Hi folks- Survived open-heart monitoring site

2004-11-15 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, 15 Nov 2004 15:29:07 EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just wanted to let everyone know that I survived my open heart surgery with flying colours and am kind of back on the list just monitoring the Digest version while I continue to recuperate. I got out of hospital four

Re: Over to the Dark side.. ist D vs 20D brief comparison

2004-11-15 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, 12 Nov 2004 09:16:10 -0600, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You mean they are SUBSIDIZING a product line with something else? For shame. Cave boy will be singing another tune pretty quick now. He doesn't believe in subsidies. You'd think he would believe in subsidies, living

Ds software?

2004-11-15 Thread cbwaters
Wondering if the software that ships with the *ist Ds is any better than what we (the D owners) got... CW --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.796 / Virus Database: 540 - Release Date: 11/13/2004

Re: OT: A Leica for Cesar

2004-11-15 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Shel, Some interesting cameras... The purple on the camera is nice, even the strap is okay by me, but that cold 'leatherette' just does not do it for me :-) Cesar Panama City, Florida [Original Message] From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 11/5/2004 5:59:48

Re: OT: A Leica for Cesar

2004-11-15 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
[Original Message] From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 11/5/2004 5:59:51 PM On Fri, 5 Nov 2004 23:49:00 +, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 5/11/04, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?

Re: Hi folks- Survived open-heart monitoring site

2004-11-15 Thread Chris Brogden
Woo hoo! Glad it worked out, and it's good to see you back. Welcome home. Chris On Mon, 15 Nov 2004 15:29:07 EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just wanted to let everyone know that I survived my open heart surgery with flying colours and am kind of back on the list just

Re: Over to the Dark side.. ist D vs 20D brief comparison

2004-11-15 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: frank theriault Subject: Re: Over to the Dark side.. ist D vs 20D brief comparison You'd think he would believe in subsidies, living in Quebec and all. He's been pretty quiet on the subject. William Robb

Re: Ds software?

2004-11-15 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: cbwaters Subject: Ds software? Wondering if the software that ships with the *ist Ds is any better than what we (the D owners) got... It can hardly be worse. I am wondering if they will make the new software available to us (presuming it is compatable).

Re: Rare, LX Gold on Ebay

2004-11-15 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Hmmm, Apparently this is one of the missives that never got to me or is on another fragment of my emails - you don't want ot know how I did it... Remember, my LXen are not garish. They are classy even in their new skins :-) Peter - I am sure you are capable on picking on more than one person

Re: Rare, LX Gold on Ebay

2004-11-15 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Now, now, don't make me have to come up there :-) Realizing I have more vacation time than days left in the year :-( Cesar Panama City, Florida [Original Message] From: Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 11/8/2004 1:57:25 AM One flame war at a time I always say, or usually say,

Re: Ds software?

2004-11-15 Thread Chris Brogden
On Mon, 15 Nov 2004 22:20:29 -0600, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am wondering if they will make the new software available to us Har! It's good to see you haven't lost your sense of humour. :) Chris

OT: Partial Defection

2004-11-15 Thread Melchi Michel
As several of you already know, I have recently sold off my pentax AF equipment, though I still have an MF kit, including an ME super, a 24mm f2.8, a 50mm 1.7, a 135mm 2.8 (and I'm in the market for an M 100mm f4 macro if anyone's got one he/she'd like to part with). I kept the Pentax MF kit

Re: Partial Defection

2004-11-15 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Melchi Michel Subject: OT: Partial Defection 4. It seems that Pentax's commitment to pro-level 35mm equipment has disappeared. Now their development seems to be focusing on consumer-level digital equipment (Note: This does not apply to their Med Format

Re: PAW - Haifa

2004-11-15 Thread Chris Brogden
Great shot! Chris On Tue, 16 Nov 2004 06:08:08 +0200, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi! For those of you who ponder your possible visit to Israel. http://www.webaperture.com/gallery/photos/51507 I admit that I do love my *istD. -- Boris mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: PAW - Haifa

2004-11-15 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hello Boris, Great perspective. Not the kind of shot that most people take. How did you do it? Bruce Monday, November 15, 2004, 8:08:08 PM, you wrote: BL Hi! BL For those of you who ponder your possible visit to Israel. BL http://www.webaperture.com/gallery/photos/51507 BL I admit that I

4 Paul Stenquist

2004-11-15 Thread Shel Belinkoff
http://www.sonc.com/orange.htm Thought you might enjoy this one ;-)) Shel

Re: Ds software?

2004-11-15 Thread Shel Belinkoff
In what ways is the software for the Ds way better than for the D? Shel [Original Message] From: Sam Jost [EMAIL PROTECTED] it is way better. And it will be available for download for the *istD too, at some future time after release of the *istDs. Sam From: cbwaters [EMAIL

Re: Hi folks- Survived open-heart monitoring site

2004-11-15 Thread Ronald Arvidsson
For LN or mint condition - dont rush the recovery more than the doctors advice - good luck, Cheers, Ronald Fred wrote: Hoping for a speedy recovery to an excellent condition, speaking in second hand gear terms. Gee, why not shoot for LN- - g. Fred

Re: Ds software?

2004-11-15 Thread Sam Jost
(copied text from pentax) PENTAX PHOTO Browser Laboratory Main Improved Features In common feature with previous version: - Reviewed and Enhanced UI - More graphical icon - Additional HELP features PENTAX PHOTO Browser 2.0: - Enhancement Browse feature (Higher speed browse) - Changeable layout of

Re: PAW - Haifa

2004-11-15 Thread Bob W
Hi, For those of you who ponder your possible visit to Israel. http://www.webaperture.com/gallery/photos/51507 I admit that I do love my *istD. Nice photo, but... ...the site that hosts your photographs is very badly behaved. It resizes my browser window without asking my permission. To

Re: 100 mm f/2.8 F Macro

2004-11-15 Thread Sylwester Pietrzyk
Peter Smekal wrote on 16.11.04 7:47: Sorry for asking again, but has anyone experience of the 100mm Macro in the F-version? It's basically the same optical formula as newer FA version. But I didn't like focussing ring in F macro - it is very narrow and thus difficult to use in manual focus,

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