Re: istDS v istDS2

2005-12-14 Thread Patrice LACOUTURE (GMail)
Shel Belinkoff a écrit : Have you noticed any differences between the DS and the DS2 in terms of speed or function? Is the larger screen on the back a substantial improvement? A sad thing about this larger screen is that they only changed its size, not its resolution. That is, the screen

Re: Amature

2005-12-14 Thread Ronald Arvidsson
Hi Sunny, Nice and beatiful photography. Thanks for sharing. Ronald Sunny Chung wrote: Hey everyone thank you for all your quick and extremely informative responses. Just wanted to introduce myself a little more I've only just began to work with DSLR's and I'm a poor college student

RE: OT: For Roberts, Brewer and others who ride on two wheels

2005-12-14 Thread Malcolm Smith
David Mann wrote: I think it's very well balanced as they do spend a lot of time reviewing more realistic stuff. A small fraction of what the programme many years ago set out to do; then it was about cars the average motorist was likely to buy and a few commercial vehicle motorcycle tests

Re: Grand Canyon

2005-12-14 Thread Cotty
On 13/12/05, Tom C, discombobulated, unleashed: Probably old news to some of you. I just heard of it. No not the Grand Canyon itself. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/08/0826_050826_grandcanyon.html Excellent! Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places,

Re: WTB: Minolta Dimage IV Scanner

2005-12-14 Thread Peter Lacus
Tom C wrote: the old Vuescan I have. It's been probably 6 months since I've made a scan but if I remember correctly the new Minolta software includes some of the mutipass scan abilities now. I still haven't used the new Vuescan yes, up to 16x. I've tried Vuescan once and I did like its

Re: istDS v istDS2

2005-12-14 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
On 12/14/05, Patrice LACOUTURE (GMail) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: AFAIK, apart from this bigger screen, the only hardware difference with the DS, that could not be reflected in the firmware upgrade 2.00, is the retractable autofocus coupling, for manual AF retouching. IMHO, this one is a much

Re: WTB: Minolta Dimage IV Scanner

2005-12-14 Thread Peter Lacus
David Mann wrote: The testing I've done with the driver for my Multi Pro indicates that most adjustments are best left for Photoshop. The only driver control I set these days is exposure, and I have to be extremely careful to avoid clipping the highlights. I also use 4x oversampling and

Re: need a favor

2005-12-14 Thread Ronald Arvidsson
HJmm, I'm obviously not up to date with acroread. Thanks for the information. Cheers, Ronald John Francis wrote: The last couple of versions of Acrobat (6.0 7.0, I believe) have support for forms with areas that can be filled in by the user. It's also possible to re-save the form with

Re: Re: OT: Top Notc^H^H^H^HGear [Was: Re: OT: For Roberts, Brewer and others

2005-12-14 Thread mike wilson
From: David Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/12/14 Wed AM 05:06:57 GMT To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: Top Notc^H^H^H^HGear [Was: Re: OT: For Roberts, Brewer and others On Dec 13, 2005, at 11:26 PM, mike wilson wrote: Almost any car programme will be successful. I

RE: Help me decide, DA40 or FA35???

2005-12-14 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Tue, 13 Dec 2005, Don Sanderson wrote: Hi Bill, the only reason the 40 is in the running is that I already have the K35/2, K35/3.5 and A35/2.8. I'll feel a little guilty buying another 35 with the 2 excellent K's on the shelf. I've heard so many good things about the FA35/2 though.

Re: Help me decide, DA40 or FA35???

2005-12-14 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Tue, 13 Dec 2005, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I'd sell the older lenses and buy an FA35/2. It's a better lens in my opinion. Have you used the Ks? Or are you comparing with the 40 in the above? Kostas p.s.: I believe Tom was positively commenting on the straightness of your answer (which is

Re: Sigma XQ 200mm - strange soft-focus macro

2005-12-14 Thread Derby Chang
Fred wrote: Does anyone know anything about this lens? Its a manual focus Sigma XQ 200mm/f3.5 on an interchangeable lens mount. The focusing mechanism is interesting. It has a quick focusing ring, and a second, fine focusing ring that gets it into the macro mode, although I think it

Re: Help me decide, DA40 or FA35???

2005-12-14 Thread Paul Stenquist
Yes, that's an excellent shot. In al fairness, I must say that while the FA 35/2 is a superb lens, this shot and other tests suggest that the DA 40 is an excellent performer as well. I have yet to see a DA series lens that was any less than excellent. In truth, even the M40 is much better than

RE: Help me decide, DA40 or FA35???

2005-12-14 Thread Jaume Lahuerta
2 years ago I decided to acquire the FA35/2. Both for its good reputationd and also preparing for digital. Now that I have recently acquired a Ds, I think that this was a good decision. I have been using the lens a lot for candid shots (mainly friend's kids) with available light and I find it more

Re: Amature

2005-12-14 Thread Paul Stenquist
Hi Sunny, Welcome to the Pentax forum. I enjoyed our portfolio. Some very good work. You have an excellent eye. Paul On Dec 14, 2005, at 1:07 AM, Sunny Chung wrote: Hey everyone thank you for all your quick and extremely informative responses. Just wanted to introduce myself a little

RE: Amature

2005-12-14 Thread Don Sanderson
Some beautiful work Sunny. You've proven once again that it's more the eye behind the lens than the lens itself that counts. Don -Original Message- From: Sunny Chung [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 12:07 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Amature

RE: Help me decide, DA40 or FA35???

2005-12-14 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Wed, 14 Dec 2005, Jaume Lahuerta wrote: Funny enough, some time after the FA35 purchase, I sold my K35/3.5 to Kostas, and I am glad to hear that he finds it as good as I did. Pleasure, little treasure. Unlike your AF500FTZ, which is pleasure, giant treasure :-) Kostas p.s.: Still can't

Couldn't resist.

2005-12-14 Thread Don Sanderson
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=7572750740 I now have 2 on the way, eventually I'll get another really good one. ;-) I've always wanted to buy something from this guy, he has some excellent deals if one can stand buying sight unseen. Even with his 3053/99.9% rating that's hard

RE: Help me decide, DA40 or FA35???

2005-12-14 Thread Don Sanderson
I could probably part with the K35/2 but I think the K35/3.5 will be buried with me. ;-) Little Gem is an apt description. Don -Original Message- From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 4:31 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: RE:

RE: Couldn't resist.

2005-12-14 Thread Trevor Bailey
G'day Don. Mate, I've bought from him before and he is a top seller. I picked up a SMC-F 35-135 Af from him. Hooroo. Regards, Trevor Grafton, Australia -Original Message- From: Don Sanderson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, 14 December 2005 11:31 PM To: PDML Subject: Couldn't

F35-135_was_Couldn't resist.

2005-12-14 Thread Don Sanderson
Thanks Trevor. What do you think of the 35-135? I've bid on a few but wouldn't go very high, there aren't many comments out there on this lens. -Original Message- From: Trevor Bailey [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 6:49 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Dare to be different

2005-12-14 Thread frank theriault
On 12/13/05, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pentax *istD, A 70-210/4, Handheld ISO 400, 1/250 sec @ f/5.6 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_2451.htm Comments welcome -- Bruce It's another Dayton signature piece. Brilliant, Bruce! -frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.

Re: Who's shooting professionally with Pentax

2005-12-14 Thread Mark Roberts
Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Who's using their Pentax gear to make a buck or two, what gear are you using, are you using film or digital or both, and what kind of jobs are you doing? Though I'm a full-time student for one more semester, my only job is photography these days. I did a

Re: Aliens

2005-12-14 Thread Jostein
Quoting keith_w [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Okay then. If that's how you define it, that makes sense. However, let's do the numbers. If that bug that Davuid Mann showed in his image was indeed 1/2 mm long, how large was the original image?! The bug, as shown on my monitor, measures about 2.5 cm

Re: Planned closure of Pentax Benelux and Breda repair lab

2005-12-14 Thread Jostein
Is there a public reason why they close it? Jostein Quoting Dario Bonazza [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I've just been informed of the sad decision to close the Pentax Benelux branch and the relevant repair lab next April. That lab in Breda is the most renowned Pentax service, the only one capable

Re: Sigma XQ 200mm - strange soft-focus macro

2005-12-14 Thread Fred
Do you happen to have a photo of the lens, Derby? (Thanks.) This is the ebay listing... http://tinyurl.com/blnpt Thanks, Derby. That's interesting looking. I've never seen one of 'em before, and I was just curious. I have to say, I'm a bit intrigued with this lens. It is definitely

Re: OT: Do you guys think this is legit? or BS?

2005-12-14 Thread Jostein
Hi Ann, Saw the other replies and know you turned it down. Good thing you did. As Bob says, they make money on the entrance fee. A google search brought up a series of user experiences from people who have been fooled. Apparently they don't deliver according to promise. For example:

Re: Couldn't resist.

2005-12-14 Thread P. J. Alling
$39.00 You Pirate! Don Sanderson wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=7572750740 I now have 2 on the way, eventually I'll get another really good one. ;-) I've always wanted to buy something from this guy, he has some excellent deals if one can stand buying sight

Re: Who's shooting professionally with Pentax

2005-12-14 Thread pnstenquist
Mark, You mention that you had considered a Quantum power pack for your Sigma flash. Is there a power in' connecter on the Sigma? Does Quantum make a connector? I own both the Sigma and a Quantum Battery II, but I never saw anything on Sigma that suggested an external power source could be

Re: Planned closure of Pentax Benelux and Breda repair lab

2005-12-14 Thread Dario Bonazza
I haven't seen official information about that. However, it is widely believed it is for Pentax world cost cut policy. I've also heard rumors of job cuts at Pentax Germany/Europe, but cannot confirm that. In Italy, those 8 folks working for Pentax in Florence sales dept. for years are no longer

Re: istDS v istDS2

2005-12-14 Thread Paul Sorenson
Shel Dave - I've not noticed a major difference between the two in either speed or function and if there is a difference in battery life with the larger screen it hasn't been bad enough to slap me in the face (at least at this point). The larger screen is nice, and is somewhat easier on my

Re: Grand Canyon

2005-12-14 Thread Christian
- Original Message - From: Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 8:47 PM Subject: Grand Canyon Probably old news to some of you. I just heard of it. No not the Grand Canyon itself.

Re: istDS v istDS2

2005-12-14 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Paul, What speed(s) are the SD cards that you're using? Godfrey thought that the DS2 could take advantage of cards with speeds of up to 133X or so, iirc. IAC, if you're using slower cards, you might not notice any write speed difference. Shel [Original Message] From: Paul Sorenson Shel

Re: Amature

2005-12-14 Thread Unca Mikey
Sonny, lovely stuff! You've made some wonderful images there. About the lens, I know everyone raves about the 50/1.4 primes (with reason), but I got the FA 50mm/1.7 for two reasons: it weighs two ounces less than the 1.4 (minimizing weight is important to me), and I only paid about $90 for

RE: Grand Canyon

2005-12-14 Thread Shel Belinkoff
That is very cool. I'd love to see it and walk out on it. Glad to know it's not at the Grand canyon, though. That would be a disaster. Shel http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2005/08/0826_050826_grandcanyon.html

Re: PESO - not a skimmer

2005-12-14 Thread Christian
- Original Message - From: Ronald Arvidsson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 2:50 AM Subject: Re: PESO - not a skimmer Hi Christian, Do you have any picutre of the ballhead-frying pan pod? How did you mount the ballhead to the frying

Re: Who's shooting professionally with Pentax

2005-12-14 Thread graywolf
Where have you been the last 40 years or so, Paul? Quantum's power packs usually use a dummy battery pack with a cord to connect. Often require a hole to be drilled or notched into the battery door of the flash as well, which I never much liked. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com Idiot

Re: PESO - not a skimmer

2005-12-14 Thread Ronald Arvidsson
Thanks for the ifno Christian. I'll make one myself. Cheers, Ronald Christian wrote: - Original Message - From: Ronald Arvidsson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 2:50 AM Subject: Re: PESO - not a skimmer Hi Christian, Do you have

Re: istDS v istDS2

2005-12-14 Thread Paul Sorenson
Shel, You're right in your premise that I'm not using high speed cards. For what I do, the inexpensive (read that cheap ;0) cards have a sufficient write speed. With faster cards the buffer will clear a little faster so if one is shooting lots of continuous action there would be an

Market

2005-12-14 Thread Sunny Chung
Well, I've quickly discovered that its very hard to find pentax lenses. I would like to buy the 50mm FA/1.4, but besides bhphotovideo.com and 1 single hit on ebay, I don't know where else to look. It seems like either because of marketing or just number of users, pentax lenses are a lot harder to

RE: Market

2005-12-14 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Try KEH.com Shel [Original Message] From: Sunny Chung I was wondering if there's another website I don't know about that everyone else here gets their lenses from. I can't afford a new one so perhaps a place that I can trust buying used ones (maybe even one of you?).

Re: Who's shooting professionally with Pentax

2005-12-14 Thread pnstenquist
The Pentax AT 400 has a power connection for external power supplies. Quantum makes a cord that plugs right into it. That's the only relatively recent unit with which I'm familiar. My thirty-five year old Honeywell potato masher strobes also had connections for external power. I've never

Re: Planned closure of Pentax Benelux and Breda repair lab

2005-12-14 Thread Bob Sullivan
Pentax USA also went thru a reduction in employees this fall. Bob S. On 12/14/05, Dario Bonazza [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I haven't seen official information about that. However, it is widely believed it is for Pentax world cost cut policy. I've also heard rumors of job cuts at Pentax

Re: Market

2005-12-14 Thread Mat Maessen
Just after the *istDS came out, there seemed to be a HUGE run on Pentax lenses on the used market. They were quite common before, and quite rare after. I find myself wishing that I'd picked up a few choice lenses (Tokina 100-300/4, A28/2.8) before people started buying them all up. -Mat On

Re: Help me decide, DA40 or FA35???

2005-12-14 Thread Tom C
Hi Kostas, You are correct. I was amused at Godfrey's reply because it was devoid of ambiguity. Tom C. From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Help me decide, DA40 or FA35??? Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2005 10:32:56

FS: Friday for sale

2005-12-14 Thread Jens Bladt
Friday for sale (a little premature, but...) Vosonic X's-Drive (Harddrive/Card Reader/MP3 player) with 40GB harddrive. Like new with all acceccories included. Asking price: 150 USD. Regards Jens Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk

Re: PESO - Dare to be different

2005-12-14 Thread Bruce Dayton
The gold colored leaf grabbed my attention. So I was trying to show the leaf much how I saw it - a standout in a crowd. It needed the context around it to be more than just a picture of a leaf. -- Bruce Tuesday, December 13, 2005, 9:16:21 PM, you wrote: BL Hi! Pentax *istD, A 70-210/4,

Re: Help me decide, DA40 or FA35???

2005-12-14 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Dec 14, 2005, at 2:32 AM, Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: I'd sell the older lenses and buy an FA35/2. It's a better lens in my opinion. Have you used the Ks? Or are you comparing with the 40 in the above? I tried a K35/3.5 for a couple of days (seemed good, but I didn't buy it) and own

Re: PESO - Dare to be different

2005-12-14 Thread Bruce Dayton
Many thanks, Frank. -- Bruce Wednesday, December 14, 2005, 5:10:20 AM, you wrote: ft On 12/13/05, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pentax *istD, A 70-210/4, Handheld ISO 400, 1/250 sec @ f/5.6 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_2451.htm Comments welcome -- Bruce ft It's another

Re: GESO or PESO - the calendar is done - phew!

2005-12-14 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! Ann, all I could say is wow!... And I thought you were more of a street/people shooter... Man, I was wrong! Boris Well I kinda do both - it is just what ever is in front of the camera that I want to look at again... it may not seem that way, but most of these

Re: FS: Friday for sale

2005-12-14 Thread Ralf R. Radermacher
Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Friday for sale (a little premature, but...) Oh, I love Fridays. How much do you ask for it? Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany private homepage: http://www.fotoralf.de manual cameras and photo galleries - updated Jan. 10,

Re: Who's shooting professionally with Pentax

2005-12-14 Thread Mark Roberts
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mark, You mention that you had considered a Quantum power pack for your Sigma flash. Is there a power in' connecter on the Sigma? Does Quantum make a connector? I own both the Sigma and a Quantum Battery II, but I never saw anything on Sigma that suggested a n external

Rather little enablement

2005-12-14 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Got today my LaCrosse BC-900 intelligent battery charger. Now I have 5 sets of batteries for my camera - 2 * 2300 mAh and 3 * 2000 mAh... The charger is charging the batteries as I write this message ;-). My thanks goes to Rob Studdert who made me think and eventually enable myself with

RE: Couldn't resist.

2005-12-14 Thread Don Sanderson
A! Don -Original Message- From: P. J. Alling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 8:42 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Couldn't resist. $39.00 You Pirate! Don Sanderson wrote:

Re: Who's shooting professionally with Pentax

2005-12-14 Thread pnstenquist
Thanks, but I think I'm out of luck. My Quantum Battery 2 is a 9 volt unit. I use it with the AF400T. The Sigma would require the 6 volt Battery 1 or one of Quantum's other 6 volt power packs. I guess I'll keep swapping those nimh batteries in and out. Paul -- Original message

PESO - A Quiet Moment

2005-12-14 Thread Bruce Dayton
This was taken a few days ago at a family portrait session. I usually shoot each of the children individually along with the family. Pentax *istD, A 70-210/4, AF360FGZ on Stroboframe bracket ISO 400, 1/90 sec @ f/4.5, Manual Mode, Center weighted metering -1.5 stops flash compensation, shading

RE: PESO - A Quiet Moment

2005-12-14 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Looks really flat and of quite low contrast on my semi-calibrated screen. Can you explain a bit about flash compensation? Why did you chose -1.5 stops? Why would you chose any compensation? I know virtually nothing about flash ... Shel ... [Original Message] From: Bruce

RE: Amature

2005-12-14 Thread Tim Øsleby
Very good portefoleo. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) -Original Message- From: Sunny Chung [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 14. desember 2005 07:07

Re: Grand Canyon

2005-12-14 Thread Ann Sanfedele
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 12/13/2005 7:58:22 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hmm... :-) I realize it may not be the right aesthetic, but I would quite like to stand on it and look down through it if it's built. Tom C. = Count me out.

Re: Rather little enablement

2005-12-14 Thread Don Williams
Hi Boris, I used mine to fix several sets of old NiCad AAs that I thought were absolutely finished. I'm using them in the flashes and they are holding up like they were new. The La Crosse (not available in Finland) is a very smart device. Don Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! Got today my

Re: PESO - A Quiet Moment

2005-12-14 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hello Shel, You've mentioned flatness/low contrast before. I have viewed it on two calibrated monitors - one CRT and one LCD and it seems fine to me. I'll be interested to hear what others think. Could be your monitor or mine or just an individual preference. Hopefully others will give their

Re: PESO - A Quiet Moment

2005-12-14 Thread pnstenquist
Very nice. Good use of fill. You generated some catchlights and hair detail without overlighting. The contrast level is subtle but well suited to this type of portrait, IMO. Paul -- Original message -- From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] This was taken a few

Re: GESO or PESO - the calendar is done - phew!

2005-12-14 Thread E.R.N. Reed
Ann Sanfedele wrote: (of her subjects) it is just what ever is in front of the camera that I want to look at again... This is going in my quote file.

PESO: Wall Flower

2005-12-14 Thread pnstenquist
One of the detail pics from my bedroom shoot. Two monolights. Fill at minus one stop. FA 50/1.4 on the *istD f10 @ 1/60 http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3950383

OT: Which Flat Screen

2005-12-14 Thread Jens Bladt
Hi list. A friend of mine wants a flat screen / computer monitor for photo editing. Which kind are considered adequate for this purpose, please. I think Rob wrote about this once, but I can't seem to find that mail... Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk -Oprindelig meddelelse-

Re: PESO: Wall Flower

2005-12-14 Thread Rick Womer
Very nice, Paul, but...what's holding the vase to the wall? Rick --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One of the detail pics from my bedroom shoot. Two monolights. Fill at minus one stop. FA 50/1.4 on the *istD f10 @ 1/60 http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3950383

Re: PESO - A Quiet Moment

2005-12-14 Thread Christian
Hi Bruce; My first reaction was very beautiful; great tones and lighting then I read Shel's comment I don't think it's flat or too low contrast. I really like it! Christian - Original Message - From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday,

Re: Wall Flower

2005-12-14 Thread Christian
Paul; to be honest I don't like the color of the wall It's kinda nit-picky but to me it distracts from the image as a whole. Also, the feeling of looking up at the vase is uncomfortable I do like the composition, the arrangement of the flowers and the colors: bright green, subtle

Re: Which Flat Screen

2005-12-14 Thread Jostein
Hi Jens, I'm not Rob, so I will just put forward a personal recommendation. I have a LaCie 20 flat panel that I'm happy with. It was about 30% cheaper than the alternatives from Apple and Eizo, and the colours have been very stable. Jostein - Original Message - From: Jens Bladt

RE: PESO - A Quiet Moment

2005-12-14 Thread Tim Øsleby
A relaxed portrait of a relaxed moment. Well balanced, the lines works together... I like it. Shel says it is flat. I don't. I find it subtle but rich, and this is not the first time. This makes me wonder. Is it a matter of different tastes or different monitors? To be honest, I have no idea.

Re: PESO - A Quiet Moment

2005-12-14 Thread Bob Shell
On Dec 14, 2005, at 4:45 PM, Tim Øsleby wrote: A relaxed portrait of a relaxed moment. Well balanced, the lines works together... I like it. Shel says it is flat. I don't. I find it subtle but rich, and this is not the first time. This makes me wonder. Is it a matter of different tastes or

Re: Which Flat Screen

2005-12-14 Thread Bob Shell
On Dec 14, 2005, at 4:45 PM, Jostein wrote: Hi Jens, I'm not Rob, so I will just put forward a personal recommendation. I have a LaCie 20 flat panel that I'm happy with. It was about 30% cheaper than the alternatives from Apple and Eizo, and the colours have been very stable. Actually,

Re: Which Flat Screen

2005-12-14 Thread Christian
- Original Message - From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 3:06 PM Subject: OT: Which Flat Screen Hi list. A friend of mine wants a flat screen / computer monitor for photo editing. Which kind are considered adequate for

RE: PESO - A Quiet Moment

2005-12-14 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi, I may change my opinion later. I realized that I was wearing a white shirt, and getting more than the usual amount of reflected light on the screen even though the shades in the office were drawn. Now is not a good time for me to review the photo because the sun streaming into the office is

Re: Which Flat Screen

2005-12-14 Thread Shel Belinkoff
There are flat screen CRT monitors and, of course, flat screen LCD/Plasma monitors. Which does your friend desire? Shel - Original Message - From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] A friend of mine wants a flat screen / computer monitor for photo editing. Which kind are considered

Re: Help me decide, DA40 or FA35???

2005-12-14 Thread Tom C
I'm not mad or upset, I just couldn't make out what he was suggesting or to whom. ;-) Godfrey Ironic, is it not, that my attempt at humorously acknowledging the lack of ambiguity in your words, was itself apparently, ambiguous. :-) Tom C.

RE: Grand Canyon

2005-12-14 Thread Don Sanderson
I'm not as bad as you. 6 big guys and some strong tranquilisers and they might get me out there. If they could stand the screaming. ;-( Don (8 feet up is my limit.) -Original Message- From: Ann Sanfedele [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 1:10 PM To:

Re: OT: Which Flat Screen

2005-12-14 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I use the Apple Cinema Display 20 and find it to be an exceptional performer. Calibrates easily, is extremely stable, very solid resolution and high quality color fidelity. Godfrey On Dec 14, 2005, at 12:06 PM, Jens Bladt wrote: A friend of mine wants a flat screen / computer monitor for

Re: WTB: Minolta Dimage IV Scanner

2005-12-14 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
The testing I've done with the driver for my Multi Pro indicates that most adjustments are best left for Photoshop. The only driver control I set these days is exposure, and I have to be extremely careful to avoid clipping the highlights. I agree with that. In general, what I try to do

Re: Help me decide, DA40 or FA35???

2005-12-14 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Dec 14, 2005, at 2:15 PM, Tom C wrote: I'm not mad or upset, I just couldn't make out what he was suggesting or to whom. ;-) Ironic, is it not, that my attempt at humorously acknowledging the lack of ambiguity in your words, was itself apparently, ambiguous. :-) lol ... ain't it the

Re: PESO - A Quiet Moment

2005-12-14 Thread Jack Davis
I feel the quiet subdued light. Flat, in this case is restful and suits a melancholy scene. Jack --- Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Dec 14, 2005, at 4:45 PM, Tim Øsleby wrote: A relaxed portrait of a relaxed moment. Well balanced, the lines works together... I like it. Shel

RE: WTB: Minolta Dimage IV Scanner

2005-12-14 Thread Don Sanderson
I'm aware that aggressive agitation increases contrast substantially but have never heard/considered/noticed it having a pronounced effect on grain size. Could you elaborate a bit on this? Don -Original Message- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday,

Re: GESO or PESO - the calendar is done - phew!

2005-12-14 Thread graywolf
Don't forget and a bit of talant honed by years of experience to go with it. graywolf http://www.graywolfphoto.com Idiot Proof == Expert Proof --- E.R.N. Reed wrote: Ann Sanfedele wrote: (of her subjects) it is just what ever is in front of the camera

RE: PESO - A Quiet Moment

2005-12-14 Thread Don Sanderson
My first thought when I saw this was 'content'. (As in: Comfort and a feeling of satisfaction.) Nicely done Bruce. I need to use the A70-210 more. Don -Original Message- From: Bruce Dayton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 12:52 PM To:

RE: Which Flat Screen

2005-12-14 Thread Manuel Magalhães
Hi Jens, I recently bought a ViewSonic VP191b. It's a highly recommended LCD. You can see in the link a test with several 19'' lcd''s. And it has a fair price here in Portugal of about 550€. http://www.tomshardware.com/2005/06/06/finding_the_best_19/ Best regards, Manuel -Mensagem

Re: Wall Flower

2005-12-14 Thread Kenneth Waller
A neat image Paul, I like it. Almost an abstract. A minor nit is the glare off the vase. My thought is using polarized light with a polarizer on the lens to dial out the glare. Never tried this, have you? Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO:

Re: Which Flat Screen

2005-12-14 Thread Kenneth Waller
I've recently been using a 17 flat screen from Dell. Not the monitor I wanted, but it seems to be doing the job. I have no complaints with it. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OT: Which Flat Screen Hi list. A friend of mine wants a

Re: WTB: Minolta Dimage IV Scanner

2005-12-14 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I did most of my film experimentation in the past decade or so with subminiature formats (Minox 8x11mm) becaust these tiny format negatives show effects of processing much more clearly than working with something even as large as 35mm, in comparative terms. Lots of experiments and precise

RE: GESO or PESO - the calendar is done - phew!

2005-12-14 Thread Don Sanderson
http://www.donsauction.com/pdml/whatever.pdf Quote File, Schmote File! It's going on my wall!! ;-) (Thanx Ann) Don -Original Message- From: E.R.N. Reed [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 1:51 PM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: GESO or PESO - the

RE: WTB: Minolta Dimage IV Scanner

2005-12-14 Thread Don Sanderson
That's interesting, I never thought about it that way. It's the same 'local exhaustion' of the developer that will hold contrast down and prevent blocked highlights. Cool! Kinda Zone system meets Minox. ;-) Don -Original Message- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

Re: GESO or PESO - the calendar is done - phew!

2005-12-14 Thread E.R.N. Reed
graywolf wrote: Don't forget and a bit of talant honed by years of experience to go with it. Yes -- that would be a comment on her results. I read it as a comment on her choice of subject, though. E.R.N. Reed wrote: Ann Sanfedele wrote: (of her subjects) it is just what ever is

RE: PESO - A Quiet Moment

2005-12-14 Thread Tim Øsleby
I know there is no such thing as a correct tonal range. I used the word very deliberate to draw attention to the fact that we often comment out of personal preferences, not out of one objective standard. I think overall I prefer BW photos with a little more contrast than Bruce, although, for

OT: Interesting auction...

2005-12-14 Thread Unca Mikey
I feel confident that no PDMLer will feel cheated if I post this auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=7572507947 So, if any of you folks are in the market for a color film camera, here's your chance. Let us know how many rolls of film come with the camera, too.

Re: GESO or PESO - the calendar is done - phew!

2005-12-14 Thread Ann Sanfedele
E.R.N. Reed wrote: Ann Sanfedele wrote: (of her subjects) it is just what ever is in front of the camera that I want to look at again... This is going in my quote file. LOL! finally _I said something quoteable! :) ann

Re: GESO or PESO - the calendar is done - phew!

2005-12-14 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Don Sanderson wrote: http://www.donsauction.com/pdml/whatever.pdf Quote File, Schmote File! It's going on my wall!! ;-) (Thanx Ann) Don The pictures? or the quote? ;) a -Original Message- From: E.R.N. Reed [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005

FW: PESO - A Quiet Moment

2005-12-14 Thread Tim Øsleby
Something happened to my last post. Some formatting that made it a bit hard to read. This is how it should be: I know there is no such thing as a correct tonal range. I used the word very deliberate to draw attention to the fact that we often comment out of personal preferences, not out of one

Re: GESO or PESO - the calendar is done - phew!

2005-12-14 Thread Ann Sanfedele
E.R.N. Reed wrote: graywolf wrote: Don't forget and a bit of talant honed by years of experience to go with it. Yes -- that would be a comment on her results. I read it as a comment on her choice of subject, though. you read it right.. And, hey, I can say what _he_ said about

Re: Grand Canyon

2005-12-14 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Don Sanderson wrote: I'm not as bad as you. 6 big guys and some strong tranquilisers and they might get me out there. If they could stand the screaming. ;-( Don (8 feet up is my limit.) I cound stand a few feet back from the edge of a cliff or mountainside, and, with some trepedation,

RE: PESO - A Quiet Moment

2005-12-14 Thread Tim Øsleby
Same error again. Bare with me, I'm to tired to correct it. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) -Original Message- From: Tim Øsleby [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: GESO or PESO - the calendar is done - phew!

2005-12-14 Thread Don Sanderson
Well, hows about I put the Quote on my wall, and order a CD?? Don -Original Message- From: Ann Sanfedele [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2005 6:37 PM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: GESO or PESO - the calendar is done - phew! Don Sanderson

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