Re: PESO - Falls

In a message dated 11/17/2005 11:05:45 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This was taken at the beginning of this past summer up in the Sierra Nevada mountains in northern California. Pentax *istD, DA 16-45/4, Tripod ISO 400, 1/4 sec @ f/22, 45mm focal length Converted from Raw u

PESO - Falls

This was taken at the beginning of this past summer up in the Sierra Nevada mountains in northern California. Pentax *istD, DA 16-45/4, Tripod ISO 400, 1/4 sec @ f/22, 45mm focal length Converted from Raw using Capture One LE http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_1113a.htm Comments welcome -- Br

Re: Light Tents -- was Portrait Photography Question ...

In a message dated 11/17/2005 2:29:22 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: There is lots of competition now. What I got was this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7561657627&rd=1&sspagename= STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1 Just in case you can not link to it the item #

Re: FS: Laptop Memory (correction)

Straight out of my 1-year-old Alienware laptop: Two sticks: CORSAIR 512MB DDR PC3200 SO-DIMM I'd really like $70 each, but of course this is open to negotiation. I took another look at the memory sticks and it they actually say "Apacer" on them instead of Corsair. I got "Corsair" from the Al

RE: Cibachrome Exposure Monitor M-1

Does anybody have one of these or know how it works? I've bought one very cheaply and I hope to use it for B&W printing. It has an on/off switch, two red LEDs and a calibration dial marked from 0 to 100. I guess I could work it out by trial and error, but would prefer some experienced advice or a c

FS: Laptop Memory

A bit OT, but a financial emergency requires the offloading of unnecessary things from around the house. Straight out of my 1-year-old Alienware laptop: Two sticks: CORSAIR 512MB DDR PC3200 SO-DIMM I'd really like $70 each, but of course this is open to negotiation. John Celio ...going back

Re: Life is beautiful :-)

On 17 Nov 2005 at 23:27, William Robb wrote: > Sadly, my A24/2.8 sits mostly unused these days. While it is a focal length I > adore on 35mm, it doesn't work well for me on the istD. Too bad, it is a > wonderful quality lens on the digital. I have the same problem with my > A20/2.8. > I love it o

Re: These photos may be illegal (SMH November 16, 2005)

- Original Message - From: "David Mann" Subject: Re: These photos may be illegal (SMH November 16, 2005) If we can't look at other naked bodies, why should we be allowed to look at our own? I watch the stove. William Robb

Re: Life is beautiful :-)

- Original Message - From: "Rob Studdert" Subject: Re: Life is beautiful :-) The A24/2.8 is a great little lens, it's one of my currently most used, it's as useful on the LX as it is on the *ist D. On the digital bodies it's very sharp right to the edges and it provides a very ut

Re: These photos may be illegal (SMH November 16, 2005)

On Nov 18, 2005, at 6:03 PM, William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: "David Mann" Pretty soon we'll all have to shower blindfolded in case we see something "offensive". It will be a sad day when it is a crime to offend ourselves. If we can't look at other naked bodies, why

Re: Life is beautiful :-)

On 17 Nov 2005 at 14:14, Ralf R. Radermacher wrote: > Just received a parcel with an LX and a PKA 2.8/24 mm. Both in pristine > condition, almost too beautiful for dragging them through steel mills > and industrial ruins. > > Never had an LX before. Quite impressive, really... I love my old LX's

Re: Offlist

William Robb wrote: Did I ever tell you how much I like you? No. I can't figure out why you would though. I am so very mean to you. William Robb It's because I know you don't mean it. Tom C.

Re: These photos may be illegal (SMH November 16, 2005)

- Original Message - From: "David Mann" Subject: Re: These photos may be illegal (SMH November 16, 2005) Pretty soon we'll all have to shower blindfolded in case we see something "offensive". It will be a sad day when it is a crime to offend ourselves. William Robb

Re: These photos may be illegal (SMH November 16, 2005)

On Nov 18, 2005, at 11:51 AM, graywolf wrote: Isn't the human mind a wonderful thing. To be able to think that one should be allowed to parade around in public mostly naked, but that others should not be allowed to look at you doing it. Pretty soon we'll all have to shower blindfolded in ca

Re: Life is beautiful :-)

On Nov 18, 2005, at 5:45 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Now we'll just have to see how frequently you use the LX vs the DS. ;-) The newest toy is always the one that gets used the most. - Dave

Re: Offlist

- Original Message - From: "Tom Reese" Subject: Re: Offlist I'll have you know I fixed you both but good. I bought a case of Moosehead today and dumped it all down the toilet. Now we're even. Thats about all it's good for anyway. WW

Re: Viewfinders and no-line glasses - was: Life is beautiful :-)

Ralf R. Radermacher wrote: > Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >>Had a special set of lenses made up for that without the variable >>diopter. > > > Same here. > > Things have gotten a little odd with my no-line glasses and cameras, > over the last months. > > All my viewfind

RE: A good zoom lens deal.

Urk. Now I posted what was meant to be a private message to the list. > -Original Message- > From: Gautam Sarup [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 6:26 PM > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: RE: A good zoom lens deal. > > > Hi there, > > What style of music

Re: Life is beautiful :-)

Ralf, Ahhh, the LX. Enjoy it. In your hands it inspires, it begs to be used... it soon becomes second nature to use it. I took four of them on my recent trip to London. I did remember to shoot the *ist D though - ask Cotty! The LX is made to be dragged through steel mills and industrial

Re: $100 rebates on Limited lenses.

frank theriault wrote: On 11/17/05, Cesar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Just delurked to see if anyone had seen this. I stopped by my photo store and the clerk handed me the promotion by Pentax of rebates on lenses. The thing I noted is that they show the codes for BOTH the silver and black L

Re: PESO(s): Two fall shots from Pittsburgh

Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >On Nov 17, 2005, at 2:36 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > >> Note to Godfrey: I checked that photo using the bridge in the >> background as a reference and I think it's about as level as it's >> humanly possible to be. > >Yes, the bridge is level. But the ph

RE: A good zoom lens deal.

Hi there, What style of music do you play? Cheers, Gautam > -Original Message- > From: P. J. Alling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 12:03 PM > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Re: A good zoom lens deal. > > > Never underestimate the power of bad tools

Re: Offlist

Dave Brooks poured salt in my wounds when he wrote what he did with the beer he and Frank stole: > They have been sitting out by the vegy garden all summer. I'll bring them > back > next > June.:-)Although i > did "borrow"one to keep the potatoe bugs away.(it worked) > > Sir Exploding Beer C

Re: Manual focus screen

if you manually move the focus point, yes. not the automatic part. Herb - Original Message - From: "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 7:19 PM Subject: Re: Manual focus screen The D seems to be able to do that as well. Herb Chong wrote: Pen

Re: PESO - Mt. Hayes fron Denali Highway

Keeping it unpaved really helps them maintain the road due to frost heaves. They simply regrade it. Can't do that (easily) with a paved road. However when it rains it can become a quagmire. Drove the Alcan hwy year ago. On the Canadian side you could maintain a fairly high rate of speed (unpave

Re: PESO - Mt. Hayes fron Denali Highway

"The Milepost" book is invaluable as Ann says. When we went on the road it was pretty decent. Any kind of vehicle could have made it. So it's been upgraded I guess. Still unpaved. Several places we needed to slow down to under 20 because of the squirrely gravel. Tom C. From: "Kenneth

Re: PESO - Mt. Hayes fron Denali Highway

Do the road next time you go... but don't tell too many people :) Ann, thanks for the info. That's one road in Alaska I haven't been on. I'll keep it secret, it'll be between you, me, Cory & Tom. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: "Ann Sanfedele" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject

Re: Viewfinders and no-line glasses - was: Life is beautiful :-)

> I'm wondering though, now, Ralf, how you would find using the "special" > finders on your new LX (specifically, the FB1 base fitted with the FC-1 > "action finder")... The FC-1 has an eyepoint of 60mm, as compared to the other LX finders, whose eyepoints are generally 15mm or so. To me, the eff

Re: Viewfinders and no-line glasses - was: Life is beautiful :-)

> Now, is there someone around here who can make any sense of all this? Well, not I - . I'm wondering though, now, Ralf, how you would find using the "special" finders on your new LX (specifically, the FB1 base fitted with the FC-1 "action finder")... > Further info: I am far-sighted and my eye

Re: My first PESO

- Original Message - From: "Pat White" Subject: Re: My first PESO That used to be one of the factors separating art from porn: eye contact = porn, no eye contact = art. Another was, color = porn, B&W = art. Hopefully, things aren't that superficial anymore. Now it's anyone p

Re: OT 21 years late, but 1984 finally arrives

I'm going to go crash my car... teach them a lesson they won't long forget! Tom C. From: Norman Baugher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Frank, what you're not realizing is that they are protecting themselves against future loses. e.g. what would happen if mass hysteria set in due to an alien invasion a

Re: PESO - Mt. Hayes fron Denali Highway

Hmm... Thanks. I did lighten the foreground already and was wrestling with how light I wanted to make it. I basically chose a middle point that didn't throw off the 'character of the image' as a whole, if that makes any kind of sense. I may work with the white point based on your suggestion

Re: My first PESO

Bob wrote: Anyway, it is sort of a tradition in painting and photography that artistic nudes not make eye contact with the camera. That used to be one of the factors separating art from porn: eye contact = porn, no eye contact = art. Another was, color = porn, B&W = art. Hopefully, things

Re: GESO: Almost summer

On Nov 17, 2005, at 1:37 AM, Derby Chang wrote: Nothing much to say, except I love the *istDS http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/05_11_almostsummer/index.htm I particularly like this statue shot: http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/05_11_almostsummer/10.htm :-) Godfrey

Re: OT Crumpler Xmas Beer for Bag offer :-)

On Nov 17, 2005, at 5:12 PM, Rob Studdert wrote: http://www.crumpler.com.au/b4b/ Particularly loony. Godfrey

Re: PESO - Swell

Big improvement. Godfrey On Nov 16, 2005, at 7:16 PM, Tom C wrote: Thanks! What about this? http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3884218 I like it too. Might be nicer framed on a background color that's a little less of a match, though. Just curious how this strikes some as an a

Re: Manual focus screen

The D seems to be able to do that as well. Herb Chong wrote: Pentax did it that way on purpose, probably to save money. my D2X allows me to spot meter on any available focus point, even if the camera moves focus points while tracking a moving object. Herb... - Original Message - From

OT Crumpler Xmas Beer for Bag offer :-)

http://www.crumpler.com.au/b4b/ Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: PESO - Mt. Hayes fron Denali Highway

It's a lovely scenic, although it renders somewhat yellowish and dull on my screen. I understand your liking the flat, soft colors, I just think you might be able to render a better white point and maybe lighten the foreground a little so it doesn't look murky. Godfrey On Nov 16, 2005, at

Re: PESO(s): Two fall shots from Pittsburgh

Yes, the bridge is level. But the photo appears to lean a little to the left. What can I say? Godfrey On Nov 17, 2005, at 2:36 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Note to Godfrey: I checked that photo using the bridge in the background as a reference and I think it's about as level as it's humanly po

Re: Manual focus screen

Pentax did it that way on purpose, probably to save money. my D2X allows me to spot meter on any available focus point, even if the camera moves focus points while tracking a moving object. Herb... - Original Message - From: "Cory Papenfuss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, No

Re: Offlist

On 11/17/05, frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > What was that called again? Yeuling, something like that? Yuengling (pronounced ying-ling). > > Actually, it wasn't bad beer (unlike Dave, I did drink my share... ). For mass produced American it's damn fine beer, thank you very much.

Re: OT 21 years late, but 1984 finally arrives

See, even lawyers hate insurance companies. You do not understand basic accounting principles, Frank. You project profits of 6 billion, and when you only make 4.2 bil, you are losing money to the tune of 1.8 billion a year. So you get the government, that you conned into passing a law forcin

Re: OT 21 years late, but 1984 finally arrives

Frank, what you're not realizing is that they are protecting themselves against future loses. e.g. what would happen if mass hysteria set in due to an alien invasion and resulted in bumpercar-like collisions all over Canada? frank theriault wrote: Yeah, really. Last year in many cities in C

Re: My first PESO

On Nov 17, 2005, at 5:09 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Your eyepoint is about an inch or two higher than mine, most likely (I'm 6'). For this kind of photo, I would likely have worked either a little closer in/crouched a bit or from a more waist-level perspective. I used to crouch down wh

Re: Viewfinders and no-line glasses - was: Life is beautiful :-)

Quite a bit negative value actually. As you know the focusing screen is only a couple of inches or so from the eye, yet it appears to be about a meter. Strangely enough my ME Super takes a +2 diopter to be sharp with my glasses, while my MXen work fine without a diopter. graywolf http://www.gr

Re: Question about PESO

On 17/11/05, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: >You talkin' to me? ;-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: OT: Oz going to World Cup 2006

On 17/11/05, Norman Baugher, discombobulated, unleashed: >Still hurts, doesn't it.LOL at you. HAR! I'll heal. Or should that be 'heel' Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: These photos may be illegal (SMH November 16, 2005)

Now, I deffinately remember typing "LOL!" before sending that. THEY ARE out to get me graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- graywolf wrote: graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" ---

Re: These photos may be illegal (SMH November 16, 2005)

Isn't the human mind a wonderful thing. To be able to think that one should be allowed to parade around in public mostly naked, but that others should not be allowed to look at you doing it. Alice would have had a hard time thinking that. Even if she tried until supper time. When, as everyone

Re: OT: Oz going to World Cup 2006

Still hurts, doesn't it.LOL at you. HAR! Norm Cotty wrote: On 17/11/05, Norman Baugher, discombobulated, unleashed: Especially if they meet Brasilbwahahahhahahahahaha What, that bunch of fact hunts?

Re: PESO(s): Two fall shots from Pittsburgh

- Original Message - From: "P. J. Alling" Subject: Re: PESO(s): Two fall shots from Pittsburgh Railroads are surprisingly easy to sabotage. I'm sure that capturing reflected photons is gonna knock a whole bunch of trains off the track. William Robb

Re: PESO(s): Two fall shots from Pittsburgh

The Israelis are rightly paranoid... (Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you). frank theriault wrote: On 11/17/05, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Railroads are surprisingly easy to sabotage. Well then they should make it illegal to put bombs ne

Re: These photos may be illegal (SMH November 16, 2005)

LOL! graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- Bob W wrote: -Original Message- From: graywolf [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 17 November 2005 19:40 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: These photos may be illega

Re: My first PESO

On Nov 17, 2005, at 3:53 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for nailing it down for me. Neither one, to my eye, looks like anything more than female statuary. Nice for men to look at I suppose, but no personality, no life, no eye contact, no emotion, no sense of who the real-life girl/wom

Re: OT: Oz going to World Cup 2006

For some reason you remind me of a story by an author (whose name I can not think of right now) who wrote westerns based loosely upon stories his granddad used to tell him when he was growing up in Wyoming. They were more true to life than most westerns. Anyway in this story one of the cowboys

Re: more 12-24 images (someone having a bad day)

I believe some models of jeep were reputed to be afflicted with accelerator seizures as well. Sort of Grand Mal Cherokees. On Nov 16, 2005, at 6:11 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: No No Ken, that looks like one of those jumping Volvos... or was it the Audi's they had trouble with sudden acceleration

Re: PESO(s): Two fall shots from Pittsburgh

On 11/17/05, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Railroads are surprisingly easy to sabotage. Well then they should make it illegal to put bombs near railroad tracks. I can't believe that photographing them has ever lead to bombing them. I wonder if Osama's boys took piccies of the WTC be

Re: PESO - A Couple of Guys on the Town

Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Me and Dave Chang-Sang (who sometimes makes a guest appearance on this >> list) at the Canadian National Exhibition on our way to the airshow on >> Labour Day Weekend. Just a bit of fun with the fisheye : >> >> http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo

Re: PESO(s): Two fall shots from Pittsburgh

Railroads are surprisingly easy to sabotage. William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: "Boris Liberman" Subject: Re: PESO(s): Two fall shots from Pittsburgh In Israel it is forbidden to photograph railroads unless one has a special permit to do so. Why? William Robb

RE: PESO(s): Two fall shots from Pittsburgh

Let me guess. Intelligence? Railroads are considered as potential terrorist targets? (Note my interim signature) Tim Trying to be a wise guy > -Original Message- > From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 17. november 2005 23:15 > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Re: PES

Re: Question about PESO

Sorry, I had a bad morning. Cotty wrote: On 17/11/05, P. J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: Only the PUG requires Pentax equipment, you can post PESO/GESO or PAWs using any damn camera and lens you want. Well that's cleared that up. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) |

Re: PESO(s): Two fall shots from Pittsburgh

Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> I've been so busy with work for school projects that I've barely had any >> time to shoot photos for myself lately. I managed to get a couple in >> today. Two contrasting impressions of a fall day in the 'Burgh. >> http://www.robertstech.com/peso.htm > >

Re: OT 21 years late, but 1984 finally arrives

On 11/17/05, graywolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > That's why the insurance companies had to fund something like that. Why > last year in London alone there were 26 people who avoided paying them > premiums. > Yeah, really. Last year in many cities in Canada, car insurance premiums skyrocketed.

Re: Light Tents -- was Portrait Photography Question ...

There is lots of competition now. What I got was this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7561657627&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1 Just in case you can not link to it the item # is 7561657627 If that auction is ended they do have more listed. They shipped it quick! g

Re: PESO - Mt. Hayes fron Denali Highway

Thank you sir... that's what I like about it also. All ten or so shots and compositions have this same look. It has sort of an Albert Bierstadt look which appeals to me. Tom C. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Mt.

Re: Offlist

Good. I would of had not to like you... :-) Tom C. From: frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Offlist Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 16:17:34 -0500 On 11/17/05, Tom C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I love the guy and al

Re: Viewfinders and no-line glasses - was: Life is beautiful :-)

Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If you're experiencing a quick change in your vision like that, it's > time to go see your eye doctor. Well, not that quick. My optician says everything is normal for someone of my age (early 50s). Other than the viewfinder problem, my vision hasn't d

Re: PESO(s): Two fall shots from Pittsburgh

- Original Message - From: "Boris Liberman" Subject: Re: PESO(s): Two fall shots from Pittsburgh In Israel it is forbidden to photograph railroads unless one has a special permit to do so. Why? William Robb

Re: Viewfinders and no-line glasses - was: Life is beautiful :-)

- Original Message - From: "Ralf R. Radermacher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2005 3:22 PM Subject: Viewfinders and no-line glasses - was: Life is beautiful :-) Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I take it normal camera viewfinders - the non-adju

Re: Question about PESO

On 11/17/05, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Well that's cleared that up. You talkin' to me? Oh, sorry, wrong thread. -frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson

Re: My first PESO

On Nov 17, 2005, at 4:41 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Bob, Let me note, I looked at the 'portfolio' as just that. While I like the statuesque nude shot somewhat better, as a class of photograph, the chair shot is more appropriate to it's intended use. Jack Yes. I normally advise models not to

Re: My first PESO

On Nov 17, 2005, at 4:38 PM, frank theriault wrote: On 11/17/05, Bob Shell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: OK, since you guys say I can put up something that wasn't shot with Pentax, here's one of my studio shots. This was taken week before last for the model's portfolio. http://www.bobshell.com/

Re: OT: Oz going to World Cup 2006

On 11/17/05, Norman Baugher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Especially if they meet Brasilbwahahahhahahahahaha Football? I don't know what you guys are talking about. The Colts look pretty hard to beat this year. Manning's looking unstoppable... -frank (as you can see, an huge football fan)

Re: My first PESO

On Nov 17, 2005, at 12:16 PM, Bob Shell wrote: http://www.bobshell.com/PESO/IMG_9148bw.jpg Hmm. Something about this one is simply not working to my eye. The perspective is off, it seems unbalanced to me, shot from too high an eye level. The standing nude you posted is a much better com

RE: These photos may be illegal (SMH November 16, 2005)

> -Original Message- > From: graywolf [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 17 November 2005 19:40 > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: Re: These photos may be illegal (SMH November 16, 2005) > > Yes, I noticed that when six guys in dark suits with earbuds > in their ears move in on him,

Re: Viewfinders and no-line glasses - was: Life is beautiful :-)

On 17/11/05, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: >If you're experiencing a quick change in your vision like that, it's >time to go see your eye doctor. MARK!!! Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: Question about PESO

On 17/11/05, P. J. Alling, discombobulated, unleashed: >Only the PUG requires Pentax equipment, you can post PESO/GESO or PAWs >using any damn camera and lens you want. Well that's cleared that up. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cot

Re: Viewfinders and no-line glasses - was: Life is beautiful :-)

On Nov 17, 2005, at 1:22 PM, Ralf R. Radermacher wrote: Things have gotten a little odd with my no-line glasses and cameras, over the last months. All my viewfinders are blurry unless I look into them from a distance of about 3 to 4 inches. Sole exception: an old Kiev 60 prism that used to b

Re: Life is beautiful :-)

On Nov 17, 2005, at 1:57 PM, frank theriault wrote: On 11/17/05, Ralf R. Radermacher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Just received a parcel with an LX and a PKA 2.8/24 mm. ... Congrats, Ralf. I'm not familiar with that lens (however I do love that focal length), but I do love them LXen! I'm p

Re: OT: Oz going to World Cup 2006

On 17/11/05, Norman Baugher, discombobulated, unleashed: >Especially if they meet Brasilbwahahahhahahahahaha What, that bunch of fact hunts? Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _

Re: Question about PESO

> Bob Shell wrote: clients expect instant gratification. > > > > Bob Annsan retorted: > h - do you need a camera for that? > > ann (I'll be in trouble for this one - Har!) > Ann, you're such a bad influence! -frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson

Re: Life is beautiful :-)

On 11/17/05, Ralf R. Radermacher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Just received a parcel with an LX and a PKA 2.8/24 mm. Both in pristine > condition, almost too beautiful for dragging them through steel mills > and industrial ruins. > > Never had an LX before. Quite impressive, really... > > Ralf >

Re: These photos may be illegal (SMH November 16, 2005)

On 11/16/05, Rob Studdert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> These photos may be illegal>> The shutter is being pulled down on the era of spontaneous photos of children> at play, writes Andrew Clark.>> A handful of children shelter behind a huge rock. With their backs to the> camera, they gaze in amaze

Re: My first PESO

Sounds to me that, at least, you're 'centered.' Jack --- Bob Shell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Nov 17, 2005, at 2:13 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: > > > At first glance, though I like the lighting and the pose, the shot > > > seems to be off in some way. I'm thinking it's because of the left-

Re: My first PESO

Bob, Let me note, I looked at the 'portfolio' as just that. While I like the statuesque nude shot somewhat better, as a class of photograph, the chair shot is more appropriate to it's intended use. Jack --- Bob Shell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Nov 17, 2005, at 1:04 PM, Jack Davis wrote:

Re: My first PESO

On 11/17/05, Bob Shell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > OK, since you guys say I can put up something that wasn't shot with > Pentax, here's one of my studio shots. This was taken week before > last for the model's portfolio. > > http://www.bobshell.com/PESO/IMG_9148bw.jpg > > Bob Gorgeous, Bob!! ch

Viewfinders and no-line glasses - was: Life is beautiful :-)

Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Had a special set of lenses made up for that without the variable > diopter. Same here. Things have gotten a little odd with my no-line glasses and cameras, over the last months. All my viewfinders are blurry unless I look into them from a dista

Re: Offlist

On 11/17/05, Tom Reese <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Yeah. In fact, IIRC, we crossed with lots of that beer with the funny > > name that Tom drinks... > > That's right you did and transporting stolen property across international > borders is a very serious offense. You think you had trouble g

Re: Offlist

On 11/17/05, Tom C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I love the guy and always have from around the age of 10. I'm just teasing ya, Tom. I have to admit that I'm not such a huge fan now, but I was around 7 when the Beatles hit the charts in Canada. They were the first musical act that I was "a fan

Re: Light Tents -- was Portrait Photography Question ...

In a message dated 11/17/2005 11:23:48 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I thought about making a light tent. I have made them in the past, but at $33 including shipping it was cheaper to buy it off eBay than to gather the materials and make one myself. graywolf http://www.gra

Re: Question about PESO

Bob Shell wrote: > > On Nov 17, 2005, at 9:05 AM, frank theriault wrote: > > when I decided to move to > digital I decided the best option was Canon. Me, too > Most of my stuff these > days is digital because clients expect instant gratification. > > Bob h - do you need a camera for th

Re: My first PESO

In a message dated 11/17/2005 9:15:45 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: BTW. Think I prefer the first one. Never been a fan of "girls posing like statues" photos. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) = Thanks for nailing it down for me. Neither one, to my eye

RE: OT: SkyScout

Makes a rotation sensor look like child's play, I would guess. Tom C. From: "Tom C" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: OT: SkyScout Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 13:06:21 -0700 This is a pretty cool device for those astromically-inclined.

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> > Yeah. In fact, IIRC, we crossed with lots of that beer with the funny > > name that Tom drinks... > > That's right you did and transporting stolen property across international > borders is a very serious offense. You think you had trouble getting

Re: My first PESO

On Nov 17, 2005, at 2:13 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: At first glance, though I like the lighting and the pose, the shot seems to be off in some way. I'm thinking it's because of the left- leaning bottom to top diagonal, combined with her placement in the frame, makes it appear as if she's about

Re: OT - Amazing Price Reduction

LOL! graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But Tom, thats equal to $250.00 Canadian.Thats a bargain for us. LOL Dave > A bargain for those who think .99 is a lot cheaper than 1.00.

Re: OT: SkyScout

> It transforms the night sky into a personal planetarium for > stargazers, families, students, and astronomers alike. Now ~there~ is an interesting concept - turning the real sky into an (artificial) planetarium - . Fred

Re: My first PESO

On Nov 17, 2005, at 1:56 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: http://www.bobshell.com/PESO/IMG_9148bw.jpg Hmm. Something about this one is simply not working to my eye. The perspective is off, it seems unbalanced to me, shot from too high an eye level. The standing nude you posted is a much better

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> Yeah. In fact, IIRC, we crossed with lots of that beer with the funny > name that Tom drinks... That's right you did and transporting stolen property across international borders is a very serious offense. You think you had trouble getting into the U.S. this year? HAR! Tom (The Thieved Upo

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