Re: Opinions about ZX-7 MZ-7

On Thu, 13 Apr 2006, E.R.N. Reed wrote: Unca Mikey wrote: (among other things) As near as I can tell from pictures and the manual, the ZX-7 is the only Pentax SLR that allows Av mode using either the aperture ring on the lens or a selector on the body. No. The PZ-1 also does. Which suggest

was Re: Who's Not Shooting Raw?

My mom doesnt shoot RAW, but her cam doesnt have the option. -- home

Re: Outdated Kodachrome 64 slide film any good?

Markus Maurer wrote: He sells them now because Kodak stops developing slide film here in Switzerland at the end of the year as far as his information goes so I would have to use it soon. Do you have any way of confirming this news? That lab is the only one in Europe processing Kodachrome...

Re: Mammatus Clouds

Cotty wrote: On 13/4/06, Shel Belinkoff, discombobulated, unleashed: They are quite rare, but really beautiful. http://tinyurl.com/3lege Astonishing pics. Why am I reminded of Pamela Anderson? I haven't the faintest

Re: Who's Not Shooting Raw?

jtainter wrote: "Real men don't shoot jpeg." "Friends don't let friends shoot jpeg." What else can we come up with? "If you really loved me, you'd take my picture in RAW." Joe "You meet the nicest people in the RAW"?

RE: Outdated Kodachrome 64 slide film any good?

Markus Maurer wrote: > I have the opportunity to get some Kodakchrome 64 slide film > dated 2003 including development and framing and postage for > around 2 dollars a 36 exposure roll. No doubt this has been answered already, but I'm getting little PDML post in today. I asked this question he

Monitor calibration

A reminder to those who calibrate & profile their monitors... recalibrate on a regular basis :) I'd been a bit lazy and had left it a year since I last adjusted mine. Yesterday I decided it was time to recalibrate, and I found that I couldn't set the black point of my primary screen to the

RE: Outdated Kodachrome 64 slide film any good?

Thanks Godfrey, I woke up too late today for the ending of the Kodachrome auction so somebody else will be happy :-) I will concentrate on the soft focus feature of the Tamron SP 70-150mm for the next rolls of film then... greetings Markus >>-Original Message- >>From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [m

RE: PAW 2006 - 03 - GDG

I like the photo because of it's depth. Well done Markus >>-Original Message- >>From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 3:15 AM >>To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net >>Subject: Re: PAW 2006 - 03 - GDG >> >> >>LOL ... thank you, Paul. >> >>Can't wait to get

RE: Outdated Kodachrome 64 slide film any good?

You have to disable the lamp energy saving feature (set to 12 minutes inactivity by default) in the Canon software or use a longer time interval. I agree with everything concerning monitors as well. Markus >>It's just like monitor calibration. Nearly every calibration utility >>tool includes in

RE: Outdated Kodachrome 64 slide film any good?

Thanks William I woke up too late today for the ending of the auction so others will make the deal ;-) greetings Markus >>If it's been refrigerated, it will be just fine. >>Kodachrome starts life as a B&W film (more or less). The colour dyes are >>added during processing. >>It is a remarkably stab

RE: Outdated Kodachrome 64 slide film any good?

Hi Mike no,that comment was written only in the auction description when people asked. He wrote that Kodak Lausanne does the processing now but by the end of the year this would be **moved** outside of Switzerland. Maybe Kodak just moves to a better location (tax, wages) somewhere in Europe? I real

RE: Outdated Kodachrome 64 slide film any good?

Hi Malcolm thanks a lot. I woke up too late, I seldom win auctions ending in the morning ;-) greetings Markus >>-Original Message- >>From: Malcolm Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 11:14 AM >>To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net >>Subject: RE: Outdated Kodachrome 64 sli

RE: Soft boxes, any recommendations

Thanks for your answer William, that is interesting for me. I had a lengthy portrait session with 8 people 2 days ago with some group shots at the end and I did that for the first time. Since it was a bit rainy and cold outside, I had to make the photos inside. I had only about 10 minutes for each

Re: Mammatus Clouds

Cotty wrote: >On 13/4/06, Shel Belinkoff, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>They are quite rare, but really beautiful. >> >> >> >>http://tinyurl.com/3lege > >Astonishing pics. > >Why am I reminded of Pamela Anderson? Because *everyt

Re: Outdated Kodachrome 64 slide film any good?

Interesting. Sounds like a move closer to one of our Central European colleagues. Markus Maurer wrote: Hi Mike no,that comment was written only in the auction description when people asked. He wrote that Kodak Lausanne does the processing now but by the end of the year this would be **moved*

Re: Soft boxes, any recommendations

On Apr 13, 2006, at 5:22 PM, Gonz wrote: I'm looking to get a couple of softboxes. I have umbrellas and need something with a more diffused look. Any experiences with particular brands or styles? Sizes, shapes that are more useful? Anything I should stay away from or watch out for? I

Re: Soft boxes, any recommendations

On Apr 13, 2006, at 6:28 PM, Gonz wrote: Wow, thats surprising. I always thought that soft boxes gave the most diffuse light. Generally speaking, they do. Bob

Re: Soft boxes, any recommendations

On Apr 13, 2006, at 6:39 PM, William Robb wrote: While the light from sftboxes is quite diffuse, it is also very directional and flat. Light from umbrellas wraps around the subject and gives a softer look. Depends on the distance from subject to softbox. Put the softbox as close to the

Re: Soft boxes, any recommendations

On Apr 13, 2006, at 7:46 PM, Markus Maurer wrote: Don't you think the reflecting shape of soft boxes and other large diffusers in the eyes is disturbing somehow? You can get masks for the front of square and rectangular softboxes to make them into round light sources if square or rectangu

RE: Soft boxes, any recommendations

Hi Bob thanks, I enjoy reading your useful postings. I would like to have something light and portable to put in front of my flashes or to shoot into, I do not own a studio and always will be on different, non ideal locations. I have a "normal" white pocket umbrella, should I try using that to dire

Re: Who's Not Shooting Raw?

Film, the ultimate RAW format. Actually, it would probably be more accurate to say "Film, the *first* RAW format". :) Actually, I've heard it said that RAW more accurately represents the "latent image" on the film. It doesn't become an image until it's "developed" (whether chemically or vi

Re: Who's Not Shooting Raw?

between good, fresh film and cheap, old film, but I'd still rather shoot RAW mode and not need it than vice-versa because I've learned that sometimes a casual shot becomes a money shot after it's too late to change your mind. Exactly. I shoot RAW exclusively for this reason. I've got my defa

Re: Who's Not Shooting Raw?

That, I can answer. The D can be set with NR on or off. if NR is off then the buffer holds 6 images (raw or jpg) and with it on it holds 5. The D is not very speedy at writing out the images. It is supposed to take advantage of Lexar's WA (Write Accelerated) technology. I think about a 30X or

Re: Pentax K100D...

I don't have to eat that stuff anymore, but I still go through the Ramen Noodles like a college student. Don't you be messin' with my Ramen! -- * * Cory Papenfuss

Re: Pentax K100D...

BTW, They're *close* with the name... ;-) I guess 10 MPix version will be K200D :-P One would hope that if the name includes a 'K' they would not have a castrated mount... I'll be hard-pressed to get excited unless it actually includes the aperature simulator sensing. Shake-reduction very

Re: Soft boxes, any recommendations

> Hi Bob > thanks, I enjoy reading your useful postings. Mark!? -- "All I ask is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy." - Spike Milligan

So how long ...

a. When the 10MP / IS body comes to the mass market who here will jump out and get one right away? b. When will Pentax stick the 6MP sensor (now almost a commodity) into a lightweight ZX/MZ-class body @ $399. (ZX-5d?) Collin KC8TKA

Re: PESO - Bitch in the Beaches

On 4/13/06, frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4312076&size=lg > > I've changed my mind since last night anyway. I don't much like this > one anymore... > > > I'm confused. Does the title reference the man who's shadow is in the bottom left corn

Re: Who's Not Shooting Raw?

How do you extract the embedded JPEG's, Dave? Shel > [Original Message] > From: David Savage > I shoot RAW only. > > As part of my "workflow" I routinely extract the embedded .jpg when I > download the files from the card. These I use for reviewing images, > doing Q&D trial edits or emailing

Re: Soft boxes, any recommendations

I use Soloflex (Visatech), which is very nice and easy to assemble fast. Of course it only fits Visatec or Impact (Bron, Sweitz). Other than that I belive Lastolite (foldables) are very nice, allthough you may need an adapter=more expensive: http://www.karlu.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords

Re: Who's Not Shooting Raw?

I'm shooting about 80% JPEG right now, for some pretty lame reasons: 1. I've only owned the DS for a few weeks and haven't had time to set up any kind of RAW conversion. 2. I only have the single 1GB card right now and didn't want to run out of space right away. 3. I bracket often, which fills u

RE: So how long ...

The current 6mp sensor is available in the istDL, and it seems there are numerous stores selling that body for around $400.00. Here's just one listing from a known reputable online store: http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=PKISTDL The DL seems pretty light weight to me - it may even be

Re: So how long ...

Collin wrote: a. When the 10MP / IS body comes to the mass market who here will jump out and get one right away? Count one here. b. When will Pentax stick the 6MP sensor (now almost a commodity) into a lightweight ZX/MZ-class body @ $399. (ZX-5d?) The

Re: Who's Not Shooting Raw?

Mark Foerster 3. I bracket often, which fills up the buffer quickly - JPEGs seem to work faster. RAW is, among other things, the nicest form of bracket I'm aware of. Dario (currently 50-50 between JPEG and RAW)

Re: Outdated Kodachrome 64 slide film any good?

William (and others), which slide duplicators have you found useful with the Pentax DSLR line (or others with smaller-than-35mm sensors)? My understanding is that it's not possible to use a standard slide duplicator on a small-sensor DSLR body because you then get vignetting of the edges of the sli

Re: Who's Not Shooting Raw?

Hi Bruce ... Thanks for your helpful response. I've never shot the DS with NR on - I may try that to see if there is any change in the speed. What strikes me is how outdated the D is in some regards, yet for an anachronistic camera it seems to still do a good job for many people. Yes, the DS i

Re: So how long ...

On Apr 14, 2006, at 6:13 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: a. When the 10MP / IS body comes to the mass market who here will jump out and get one right away? I've already got the money put aside for it. b. When will Pentax stick the 6MP sensor (now almost a

Re: So how long ...

On Apr 14, 2006, at 8:33, Dario Bonazza wrote: Collin wrote: a. When the 10MP / IS body comes to the mass market who here will jump out and get one right away? Count one here. b. When will Pentax stick the 6MP sensor (now almost a commodity) into a l

Re: So how long ...

On 4/14/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > a. When the 10MP / IS body comes to the mass market who here > will jump out and get one right away? > Depends when it comes out. It it's out before Christmas I might just treat myself. If not, I'd wait a few months

Re: Soft boxes, any recommendations

On Apr 14, 2006, at 8:31 AM, Markus Maurer wrote: thanks, I enjoy reading your useful postings. I always hope they will be useful. I would like to have something light and portable to put in front of my flashes or to shoot into, I do not own a studio and always will be on different, non i

Re: Who's Not Shooting Raw?

I don't know how Dave does it. I catalog the PEF/DNG files with iView MediaPro, which has a feature to export the files in a catalog as JPEG. What it's doing is extracting the JPEG preview files from RAW files of any kind. Godfrey On Apr 14, 2006, at 6:21 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: How do

Re: Soft boxes, any recommendations

On 4/14/06, Bob Shell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I gave up on umbrellas in the late 70s and have used softboxes ever > since. They give me the look I want. I still have a few umbrellas > hanging around my studio "just in case" ...of a rainy day. Dave S. -- "All I ask is the chance to pr

Re: So how long ...

There are a number of stores selling the DL for less than $399.00 ... Shel > [Original Message] > From: Godfrey DiGiorgi > > When will Pentax stick the 6MP sensor (now almost a > > commodity) into a lightweight ZX/MZ-class body @ $399. > > (ZX-5d?) > > The *ist DL is available now fo

Re: PESO:beauty sleep of a sleeping beauty

Hi Markus, kind expression, seems to be having nice dreams. Ideal for swiss bus tour prospects ;-) Pancho Markus Maurer schrieb: Hi Pentaxians I was kind of fun to see some unexpected animals in the Zoo in Zurich when I went there to took some photos for the bus tour prospects of my friend G

Re: Who's Not Shooting Raw?

There's some truth to that ... Shel > [Original Message] > From: Dario Bonazza > RAW is, among other things, the nicest form of bracket I'm aware of.

Re: So how long ...

Only after being given good marks by experienced users. Favorable comparative tests in the trades would, also, be a positive for me. Jack --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > a. When the 10MP / IS body comes to the mass market who > here > will jump out and get one right away?

Re: Who's Not Shooting Raw?

OK, I'm trying again: Mark Foerster wrote: 3. I bracket often, which fills up the buffer quickly - JPEGs seem to work faster. RAW is, among other things, the nicest form of bracketing I'm aware of. Dario (currently around 50-50 between JPEG and RAW)

Re: Monitor calibration

Gretag-Macbeth Eye One Display 2 installs a reminder if you want to. I have it set to remind me to recalibrate every 2 months with the Apple Cinema Display 23", based on the shift I see between profiles. For a CRT, I'd set it to every 2 weeks. Godfrey On Apr 14, 2006, at 3:11 AM, David Man

Re: So how long ...

Dunno about $399, but I see BuyDig.com and Beach Camera have it at $417 delivered. I hadn't looked lately. Godfrey On Apr 14, 2006, at 6:54 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: There are a number of stores selling the DL for less than $399.00 ... Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi

Re: So how long ...

I will buy one immediately. Paul On Apr 14, 2006, at 9:33 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: Collin wrote: a. When the 10MP / IS body comes to the mass market who here will jump out and get one right away? Count one here. b. When will Pentax stick the 6MP sensor (now alm

Re: GESO - Foggy Morning

Bill, Thanks for commenting. I wasn't looking for or wanting much shadow detail in these shots. I think it would have been hard to get because of the lighting, but the lighting is what made the shots to begin with. Silohouetted trees in fog was what I was hoping for. I wasn't looking for a

RE: So how long ...

> -Original Message- > From: Tim Øsleby [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > I definitely do lust for a body with Anti Shake. Sports bra. That's the answer. Bob

Re: So how long ...

> > a. When the 10MP / IS body comes to the mass market who here > will jump out and get one right away? I now have a 10mp body, the D200. I dont need 10mp for my 8x10 sales, this was bought for the same reason i bought the istD, to h

RE: So how long ...

:-) I was pretty sure some comment like that would come up. In fact, I was expecting a; Mark!! 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- >

Copying a File From Withinin CS Browser

Hi gang ... Try as I might, I cannot find a way to use a copy command in the browser in CS. Sometimes I'd like to copy a file from one directory to another location, but I just don't see how that can be done from within the browser. Any suggestions? Shel

Re: PAW 2006 - 03 - GDG

Thank you, Markus. Godfrey On Apr 14, 2006, at 3:34 AM, Markus Maurer wrote: I like the photo because of it's depth. Well done Markus -Original Message- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 3:15 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: PAW

Re: Soft boxes, any recommendations

On Apr 14, 2006, at 11:35 AM, Gonz wrote: Depends on the distance from subject to softbox. Put the softbox as close to the subject as you can without getting it in the picture if you want maximum softness and wrap around light. The hardness or softness of a light source depends on its

RE: Women...

I don't blame her. It is a nice camera. I've had two of those and they made me a lot of very nice photographs. Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: mike wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 13. april 2006 10:18 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: Re: W

Re: Soft boxes, any recommendations

On Apr 14, 2006, at 9:17 AM, Bob Shell wrote: Depends on the distance from subject to softbox. Put the softbox as close to the subject as you can without getting it in the picture if you want maximum softness and wrap around light. The hardness or softness of a light source depends on

Re: Copying a File From Withinin CS Browser

It's been a while since I used CS' File Browser (and I've never used it on a Windows system). On Mac OS X, I believe that you click and drag the thumbnail of the image file(s) to the destination folder in the Folders panel to move a file (it will move the corresponding .xmp file automatical

Re: So how long ...

I definitely do lust for a body with Anti Shake. Sports bra. That's the answer. I was recommending the Atkins Diet for some, where Jenny Craig would do well for others. Godfrey

Re: Soft boxes, any recommendations

On Fri, 14 Apr 2006, Gonz wrote: Bob Shell wrote: On Apr 13, 2006, at 6:39 PM, William Robb wrote: While the light from sftboxes is quite diffuse, it is also very directional and flat. Light from umbrellas wraps around the subject and gives a softer look. Depends on the distance from sub

Re: Copying a File From Withinin CS Browser

I don't think it can be done with the browser in CS. The only work around is to use "Reveal Location in Explorer" and copy it that way. It's doable with CS2's Bridge though. Dave S. On 4/15/06, Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi gang ... > > Try as I might, I cannot find a way to us

Re: Mammatus Clouds

From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Not another pun thread! Lets nipple it in the bud this time. Brahahahahahaha William Robb These things are so tit for tat. Tom C.

Re: Soft boxes, any recommendations

Bob Shell wrote: On Apr 13, 2006, at 6:39 PM, William Robb wrote: While the light from sftboxes is quite diffuse, it is also very directional and flat. Light from umbrellas wraps around the subject and gives a softer look. Depends on the distance from subject to softbox. Put the softb

Re: Soft boxes, any recommendations

Bob Shell wrote: On Apr 13, 2006, at 5:22 PM, Gonz wrote: I'm looking to get a couple of softboxes. I have umbrellas and need something with a more diffused look. Any experiences with particular brands or styles? Sizes, shapes that are more useful? Anything I should stay away from o

Re: Copying a File From Withinin CS Browser

On 4/15/06, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I don't think it can be done with the browser in CS. > > The only work around is to use "Reveal Location in Explorer" and copy > it that way. > > It's doable with CS2's Bridge though. > > Dave S. > > On 4/15/06, Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: GESO - Foggy Morning

On Fri, 14 Apr 2006, Tom C wrote: From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: Subject: Re: GESO - Foggy Morning Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2006 23:35:48 -0600 - Original Message - From: "Tom C" Subject: GESO - Foggy Morning Foggy Ridge (from home) http://ww

Re: So how long ...

On 4/14/06, Bob W <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > -Original Message- > > Wrom: SHJEXXIMQZUIVOTQNQEMSFDULHPQQWOYIYZUN > > > I definitely do lust for a body with Anti Shake. > > Sports bra. That's the answer. > > Bob ...or stand still so you don't jiggle to much. Dave S. -- "All I ask is th

Re: Soft boxes, any recommendations

On Fri, 14 Apr 2006, Bob Shell wrote: This is all the more important for digital shooters because digital is far more sensitive to slight color casts than film. !!! Yet another unexpected statement. I thought all these things are easily fixed with trivial digital manipulation when converting

Re: Copying a File From Withinin CS Browser

I did ... that's the answer. Not sure if the xmp files are copied along with the original, but that's of minimal importance for the time being. Shel > [Original Message] > From: David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Date: 4/14/2006 9:45:29 AM > Subject: Re: Copying a File From Withinin CS

Re: Soft boxes, any recommendations

On Apr 14, 2006, at 9:22 AM, Jens Bladt wrote: I use Soloflex (Visatech), which is very nice and easy to assemble fast. Of course it only fits Visatec or Impact (Bron, Sweitz). I have a three-flash Visatec travel kit in carrying case which I use for location shooting. Excellent light qu

RE: So how long ...

a. I will not be among those who pre orders the 10MB. I have a wait and see strategy. I definitely do lust for a body with Anti Shake. I don't know if I'll go for 6MB or 10MB body. It very much depends on how the 10MB handles noise at high ISO. If no significant noise issues, then I'll most likely

RE: So how long ...

Or a snug fitting cup? Jack --- Bob W <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > -Original Message- > > From: Tim Øsleby [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > I definitely do lust for a body with Anti Shake. > > Sports bra. That's the answer. > > Bob > > > > > __

Re: So how long ...

Bob W wrote: -Original Message- From: Tim Øsleby [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] I definitely do lust for a body with Anti Shake. Sports bra. That's the answer. Dynamic Tension, the other sort of DT.

When will we see a *consumer* DSLR

$249? $199? How soon do you think it will be? Collin KC8TKA

Re: When will we see a *consumer* DSLR

Tomorrow. Dave S On 4/15/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > $249? $199? > How soon do you think it will be? > > Collin > KC8TKA > > -- "All I ask is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy." - Spike Milligan

RE: Soft boxes, any recommendations

> a soft light. The world's biggest softbox is an overcast sky. > Reminds me of David Bailey's answer when asked why he only used light. "'Cos there's only one f-ckin' sun". Bob

Re: When will we see a *consumer* DSLR

WAG 2-3 years John KD2L - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 9:57 AM Subject: When will we see a *consumer* DSLR $249? $199? How soon do you think it will be? Collin KC8TKA

Re: GESO - Foggy Morning

The hill is SUPPOSED to appear flat. If by flat you mean there is no shadow, detail... there was none intended. The sun was coming almost directly at me, streaming through the fog on the ridge. The scene is backlit with the ridge and the trees standing in silohouette. Tom C. From:

Re: Soft boxes, any recommendations

Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Fri, 14 Apr 2006, Gonz wrote: Bob Shell wrote: On Apr 13, 2006, at 6:39 PM, William Robb wrote: While the light from sftboxes is quite diffuse, it is also very directional and flat. Light from umbrellas wraps around the subject and gives a softer look.

RE: Soft boxes, any recommendations

used only ONE light, I should have written! Doesn't make much sense otherwise. -- Cheers, Bob > -Original Message- > From: Bob W [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 14 April 2006 18:08 > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net > Subject: RE: Soft boxes, any recommendations > > > a soft light. The

Aurora Watch

For those of you in northern Europe with clear skies, you may get a chance for auroras this evening... Space Weather Now: http://www.sec.noaa.gov/SWN/index.html and http://www.spaceweather.com/ On average 16mm - 50mm lens f/1.4 - 3.5 ISO 400 15-25 secs Tom C.

PESO - Contemplation

Hi! By far 77 Ltd is my favorite lens... I wonder if compositionally this image works... Please be brutal but honest. http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=13083 Thanks. Boris

Re: Copying a File From Withinin CS Browser

Thanks, Godders ... using the Alt key worked like a charm. Shel > [Original Message] > From: Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Date: 4/14/2006 9:37:49 AM > Subject: Re: Copying a File From Withinin CS Browser > > It's been a while since I used CS' File Browser (and I've never used

Re: PESO - Contemplation

Hi Boris, This one doesn't work for me. My first thought is that the woman is placed too far down in the frame. On second thought, it might not be crucial if not the breaking wave, the green rocks and the woman forms a vertical line that pulls all the weight of the composition into the right h

RE: PESO:beauty sleep of a sleeping beauty

Hi Pancho Indeed I think that we have to carefully choose which kind of animals is suited for prospects. Every culture has it's loved pets and the "not so highly regarded" or even hated ones. A photo of a swine would indeed be critical as well as a dog. To us it may mean luck, to other cultures it

a bit OT: DSLR add-ons -- practical or fantasy

Some of these are clearly fantasy, but would you still want any of them? 1. Active, secure, live network connection (What I've directly asked of Pentax) 2. GPS data stored 3. Compass data stored (directi0n pointed, 3-d) 4

RE: PESO - Contemplation

It works when it's a large print. The person is just too small for a tine web image. Some prints are meant to be large. The only suggestion is to play around with the crop for the best emphasis on the person. Collin KC8TKA

Re: PESO: pano in southern france

Hi! My latest PESO: http://www.lacouture.nom.fr/gallery/v/PESO/pano-small.jpg.html It's a low mountain road near Marseille, France. I shot this picture today at lunch time. The weather was not that good for shooting (summer weather coming back) but in the end I kinda like the foggy backgroun

RE: a bit OT: DSLR add-ons -- practical or fantasy

What is that? Shel > [Original Message] > 1. Active, secure, live network connection > (What I've directly asked of Pentax)

Re: PESO: The Next Generation

Hi! http://www.flickr.com/photos/fwwidall/128080798/ Nothing too exciting, just a cute photo of my three year old grandson with his 'camera'. Its a plastic camera from McDonalds (I think). When you press the shutter a face appears in the viewfinder. He took Grandpa out into the park to shoot

Fatherly question

Hi! Ladies and Gents, the PESO by Fred reminded me of my rather crazy idea... I am thinking of giving my daughter a camera as a birthday present for her 5th birthday. Something simple, inexpensive yet capable of taking real pictures. Do you think a 5 y.o. kid would enjoy such a gift? Any per

Re: PAW 2006 - 03 - GDG

Hi! Taken hand-held while having fun at the De Young Museum in San Francisco. http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW6/03.htm A half-rez version is available by clicking on the image for those who'd like to see more of what it looks like in a print. Comments and critique always apprecia

Re: PESO:beauty sleep of a sleeping beauty

Hi! Hi Pentaxians I was kind of fun to see some unexpected animals in the Zoo in Zurich when I went there to took some photos for the bus tour prospects of my friend Gabriela. I did not find a nice Easter bunny :-) I mostly used the Pentax A 70-210mm zoom on the SFXn with Fuji Superia ISO 400 c

RE: a bit OT: DSLR add-ons -- practical or fantasy

Since I've not much else to do right now, I'll play for a bit. Interspersed: Shel > [Original Message] > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Some of these are clearly fantasy, but would you still want any > of them? > > 1. Active, secure, live network connection To wha

Re: Mammatus Clouds

Hi! Jorn Olsen works for the Dutton-Lainson Co. In Hastings , Nebraska, and lives by Heartwell Park next to Hastings College . One night, probably just after a big storm hit, he took these photos and sent them to UNL which then posted them to the following URL. The stadium lights are at the Hast

RE: PESO:beauty sleep of a sleeping beauty

Hi Boris So I can safely assume that you would not travel with a company having a swine in their Zoo tour brochures ;-) What is the most respected or just loved Zoo animal in Israel, any idea? greetings Markus >>-Original Message- >>From: Boris Liberman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>Sent:

RE: Fatherly question

Boris ... it would seem that you (should) know your child better than any of us. All kids are different. My niece loved the little camera I gave her, and used it for a while. A friend's son thought a camera was the stupidest gift he could ever have received, much preferring music oriented items.

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