Re: 50/1.4 or 1.2 for the DSLR Bodies

2006-09-18 Thread John Francis
On Mon, Sep 18, 2006 at 07:46:37PM -0700, Brendan MacRae wrote: > > > --- Doug Franklin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > John Francis wrote: > > > > > These shots (which many here have seen before) > > were taken using a monopod > > > and the monster zoom. In fact a good number of my > > motor

istD CLA / repair

2006-09-18 Thread Juan Buhler
Hi all, Has anyone had an istD CLA'd? Mine seems to need some attention. The plastic display cover is cracked, and I suspect the focus is not as accurate as if should be--probably because of my playing around with the focusing screen. How is the process of sending a camera to Colorado? What is

RE: Size comparo: K10D vs K100D

2006-09-18 Thread Jens Bladt
Sorry - I got the subject line wrong (forgot my glasses). But neverthe less - a K1000D would be interesting too. Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Jens Bladt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 19. september 20

RE: Size comparo: K10D vs K100D

2006-09-18 Thread Jens Bladt
There's a world of difference. The K1000 was a very basic camera. It had what is necassary - nothing more. An excellent beginner/student camera. Basic and reliable. Not even a DOF preview stop down (Well, I know it did - but unintentionally). The K10D is loaded with extraordenary features. Two new

Re: PESO - Snowbird in the Sun

2006-09-18 Thread Adam Maas
Mark Roberts wrote: > Adam Maas wrote: > > >>I just got my film back from the 13 rolls I shot at the Canadian >>International Air Show on Labour Day. This is by far the best frame from >>the airshow >> >>http://www.flickr.com/photos/mawz/246978599/ >> >>And larger for non-Flickrites: >> >>http:

Re: PESO -- Mushroom at Sunset

2006-09-18 Thread Adam Maas
P. J. Alling wrote: > Well, while out looking for leaves that might be photogenic, which meant > that part of the time at least I would be scanning the ground I saw > this. It looked interesting so I took a few shots bracketing around > it. While looking at it I decided it was worth at least a

Re: The answer to Aaron's vexing question

2006-09-18 Thread Adam Maas
My guy at the Blacks at Atrium on Bay will match Camera Canada, so that's where I normally buy. Shocking to find a Black's with clueful staff though. -Adam David J Brooks wrote: > I bought a few high ticket items from Joe last year as well as this. > That price of Canada Camera might come do

Re: PESO - Snowbird in the Sun

2006-09-18 Thread Adam Maas
I'd consider it, but I can't see a potential crop here, other than taking a bit off the top, and I wanted some sky in the shot. -Adam Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > I like the dynamics of the shot very much. > > I'm not so crazy about the burned out white circle of the sun... > It might stand some

Re: PESO - Snowbird in the Sun

2006-09-18 Thread Adam Maas
David Savage wrote: > Adam Maas wrote: > >>>I just got my film back from the 13 rolls I shot at the Canadian >>>International Air Show on Labour Day. This is by far the best frame from >>>the airshow >>> >>>http://www.flickr.com/photos/mawz/246978599/ >>> >>>And larger for non-Flickrites: >>> >>>h

Re: PESO - Snowbird in the Sun

2006-09-18 Thread Adam Maas
Matt Kelch wrote: >> >>>I just got my film back from the 13 rolls I shot at the Canadian >>>International Air Show on Labour Day. This is by far the best frame from >>>the airshow >>> >>>http://www.flickr.com/photos/mawz/246978599/ >>> >>>And larger for non-Flickrites: >>> >>>http://static.flick

Re: PESO - Snowbird in the Sun

2006-09-18 Thread Adam Maas
Bruce Dayton wrote: > Very cool shot, in spite of the Nikon . > Thanks Bruce. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO - Snowbird in the Sun

2006-09-18 Thread Adam Maas
Doug Franklin wrote: > Adam Maas wrote: > > >>http://www.flickr.com/photos/mawz/246978599/ >> >>And larger for non-Flickrites: >> >>http://static.flickr.com/98/246978599_8fcecda000_b.jpg > > > Awesome shot, Adam. > > >>'twas with my Nikon F3 though. > > > I guess we'll forgive you. > Than

Re: PESO - Snowbird in the Sun

2006-09-18 Thread Adam Maas
Thanks Paul. -Adam Paul Stenquist wrote: > Great shot. Just superb. > Paul > On Sep 18, 2006, at 8:21 PM, Adam Maas wrote: > > >>I just got my film back from the 13 rolls I shot at the Canadian >>International Air Show on Labour Day. This is by far the best frame >>from >>the airshow >> >>htt

Re: PESO - Snowbird in the Sun

2006-09-18 Thread Adam Maas
Or 4fps, a steady hand and the willingness to burn film ;-) Thanks -Adam Jack Davis wrote: > Extremely well caught! Very eye watering type of shot. Takes experience > enhanced skill. > > Jack > > --- Adam Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >>I just got my film back from the 13 rolls I shot

Re: ot: printing on acetate or other clear media with epson 220

2006-09-18 Thread Adam Maas
Scott Loveless wrote: > On 9/17/06, Mat Maessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >>On 9/17/06, Ann Sanfedele <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >>>I was winging the settings as there isnt one on the 220 for >>>transparancies. >> >>Not related to your question, but how do you like the 220 for >>general-purp

Re: PESO - Snowbird in the Sun

2006-09-18 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I like the dynamics of the shot very much. I'm not so crazy about the burned out white circle of the sun... It might stand some cropping to balance that a little better. Godfrey On Sep 18, 2006, at 5:21 PM, Adam Maas wrote: > I just got my film back from the 13 rolls I shot at the Canadian > In

Re: Pentax DSLR Remote Operation

2006-09-18 Thread John Celio
> 3. Train a squirrel to operate the shutter button Nuts to that! John Celio ;) -- http://www.neovenator.com AIM: Neopifex "Hey, I'm an artist. I can do whatever I want and pretend I'm making a statement." -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: Size comparo: K10D vs K100D

2006-09-18 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Sep 18, 2006, at 4:25 PM, Ken Takeshita wrote: > On 9/18/06, Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Via DP Review discussion board... >> http://nedbunnell.blogspot.com/2006/09/body-size-k10d-vs-k100d.html > > Hmm, that's a fair size and heavy (710g), although still relatively > compact wit

Re: PESO - Snowbird in the Sun

2006-09-18 Thread David Savage
Adam Maas wrote: > >I just got my film back from the 13 rolls I shot at the Canadian > >International Air Show on Labour Day. This is by far the best frame from > >the airshow > > > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/mawz/246978599/ > > > >And larger for non-Flickrites: > > > >http://static.flickr.com/9

Re: Wanna See Images!!

2006-09-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
That sounds right. Paul On Sep 18, 2006, at 11:04 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > Thanks, again! > Seems like Mark's went for $611.(?) > > Jack > > --- Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> No, I wasn't considering the grip. If you have the grip start at >> $400, grip included. I put a first bid

Re: PESO -- Mushroom at Sunset

2006-09-18 Thread Jack Davis
Beautiful lighting. I like the placement within the frame, but would the light angle have allowed you to move around to the left enough to have just separated the large and small fungi? Would, also, have moved A little weight toward the center. Thanks for the look! Jack --- "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL

Re: Wanna See Images!!

2006-09-18 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, again! Seems like Mark's went for $611.(?) Jack --- Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > No, I wasn't considering the grip. If you have the grip start at > $400, grip included. I put a first bid of $400 on my *ist D plus > grip. Got plenty of bids, and it went for $666. I thin

Re: 50/1.4 or 1.2 for the DSLR Bodies

2006-09-18 Thread Brendan MacRae
--- Doug Franklin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > John Francis wrote: > > > These shots (which many here have seen before) > were taken using a monopod > > and the monster zoom. In fact a good number of my > motorsports shots were > > taken with the 300/f2.8 (with or without the 1.7x > AF adapter

Re: Re: Some car pix

2006-09-18 Thread Mike Hamilton
On 9/18/06, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 18/9/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED], discombobulated, unleashed: > >http://www.alphoto.com/gateway/page1.htm > > > They're all good but 06021 stands out for me. Agreed! Mike -- Remember to Breathe -- MichaelHamilton.ca -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List P

Re: PESO - Snowbird in the Sun

2006-09-18 Thread Bruce Dayton
Very cool shot, in spite of the Nikon . -- Best regards, Bruce Monday, September 18, 2006, 5:21:12 PM, you wrote: AM> I just got my film back from the 13 rolls I shot at the Canadian AM> International Air Show on Labour Day. This is by far the best frame from AM> the airshow AM> http://www.f

Re: PESO - Snowbird in the Sun

2006-09-18 Thread Mark Roberts
Adam Maas wrote: >I just got my film back from the 13 rolls I shot at the Canadian >International Air Show on Labour Day. This is by far the best frame from >the airshow > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/mawz/246978599/ > >And larger for non-Flickrites: > >http://static.flickr.com/98/246978599_8fc

Re: Some car pix

2006-09-18 Thread Doug Brewer
On Sep 18, 2006, at 9:11 PM, Doug Franklin wrote: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> http://www.alphoto.com/gateway/page1.htm > > Beautiful, ListMeister. Good use of the lighting. :-) > > -- > Thanks, > DougF (KG4LMZ) Doug, Thanks, Doug. Doug -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net ht

Re: Wanna See Images!!

2006-09-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
No, I wasn't considering the grip. If you have the grip start at $400, grip included. I put a first bid of $400 on my *ist D plus grip. Got plenty of bids, and it went for $666. I think Mark's MZ-S brought a similar amount. Paul On Sep 18, 2006, at 9:24 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > Good informati

Re: PESO - The Sentinel Reworked...

2006-09-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
I like it. Nice work. Paul On Sep 18, 2006, at 8:35 PM, Mitch Conant wrote: > I reworked The Sentinel with some inspiration from Paul and 2 pints of > Oatmeal Stout . I cropped the subject a little tighter in this shot > (thanks for the suggestion Paul). I also increased the contrast > slightly

Re: PESO -- "Roy Roger's Harley"

2006-09-18 Thread keith_w
P. J. Alling wrote: > Just got back from taking the dog for his afternoon walk. Looking for > something that would fit this month's PUG theme. Unfortunately fall > photos seem to be out. we're far from Peak Leaf season here. However I > saw this, which struck me as the Harley Davidson that Ro

Re: Had "the talk" with the CFO last night... :-(

2006-09-18 Thread Stan Halpin
Sez I: "Hey, here is a picture of my new camera!" Sez she: "Oh, you bought a new camera!?!" Sez I: "No, I haven't bought it yet. I asked Mitch a couple of months ago to make sure he got one in for me as soon as it is available." Sez she: "How much? $1500?" Sez I: "No, it will be less than that. Mi

Re: The answer to Aaron's vexing question

2006-09-18 Thread David J Brooks
I bought a few high ticket items from Joe last year as well as this. That price of Canada Camera might come down a tad, if you'v bought before. Save over 300$ on mt VR 70-200 over Henrys. Dave Quoting Adam Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Ooh, so we get the good pricing too. > > -Adam > > > D Br

PESO -- Mushroom at Sunset

2006-09-18 Thread P. J. Alling
Well, while out looking for leaves that might be photogenic, which meant that part of the time at least I would be scanning the ground I saw this. It looked interesting so I took a few shots bracketing around it. While looking at it I decided it was worth at least a PESO. So here it is. htt

Re: PESO - Snowbird in the Sun

2006-09-18 Thread Matt Kelch
Mitch Conant wrote: > I Like it, but I always liked the stuff that borders on the ethereal > (sp?)... > > Nice shot! > > Mitch > > Adam Maas wrote: > > >> I just got my film back from the 13 rolls I shot at the Canadian >> International Air Show on Labour Day. This is by far the best frame fro

Re: PESO - Snowbird in the Sun

2006-09-18 Thread Jack Davis
Extremely well caught! Very eye watering type of shot. Takes experience enhanced skill. Jack --- Adam Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I just got my film back from the 13 rolls I shot at the Canadian > International Air Show on Labour Day. This is by far the best frame > from > the airshow >

Re: Feedback, was Re: Wanna See Images!!

2006-09-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Dave, One thing that goes a long way to making a good impression (at least for me) is to not have spelling errors and typos in your listing description. You only get one chance to make a good impression ;-)) Shel > [Original Message] > From: David J Brooks > Despite my spelling and otherwiz

Re: Feedback, was Re: Wanna See Images!!

2006-09-18 Thread David J Brooks
Thanks Paul and Shel. Despite my spelling and otherwize Santa Clause look, i am an honest guy. I'm the typical Canadian who apologizes to the person who stepped on my foot.:-) Heck i sent out hats to people i never met before.LOL Dave Quoting Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > It's much

Re: Wanna See Images!!

2006-09-18 Thread Jack Davis
Good information, Paul. Didn't know it was possible to set a minimum "first bid" by specifying such to eBay? I, also, like that idea better than a "reserve". Does your suggested price range include the BG10 Grip? Thanks for help! Jack --- Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I generally

Re: Some car pix

2006-09-18 Thread Doug Franklin
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > http://www.alphoto.com/gateway/page1.htm Beautiful, ListMeister. Good use of the lighting. :-) -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: ot: printing on acetate or other clear media with epson 220

2006-09-18 Thread Scott Loveless
On 9/17/06, Mat Maessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 9/17/06, Ann Sanfedele <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I was winging the settings as there isnt one on the 220 for > > transparancies. > > Not related to your question, but how do you like the 220 for > general-purpose photo printing? I'm think

RE: Feedback, was Re: Wanna See Images!!

2006-09-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Some people feel that they'd like to see some seller feedback. Depending on circumstance I might prefer to see some seller feedback, but in truth, you should be just fine. Shel > [Original Message] > From: D Brooks > I have 7 good feadbacks on Ebay, all for buying, none for selling. No > on

Re: 50/1.4 or 1.2 for the DSLR Bodies

2006-09-18 Thread Doug Franklin
John Francis wrote: > These shots (which many here have seen before) were taken using a monopod > and the monster zoom. In fact a good number of my motorsports shots were > taken with the 300/f2.8 (with or without the 1.7x AF adapter) or the big > zoom, and I almost always use a monopod with them

Re: PESO - Snowbird in the Sun

2006-09-18 Thread Doug Franklin
Adam Maas wrote: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/mawz/246978599/ > > And larger for non-Flickrites: > > http://static.flickr.com/98/246978599_8fcecda000_b.jpg Awesome shot, Adam. > 'twas with my Nikon F3 though. I guess we'll forgive you. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Ma

Re: Feedback, was Re: Wanna See Images!!

2006-09-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
It's much better if you have seller credentials, but you have to start somewhere. Buyer feedback is better than nothing. I would buy from a solid 7. Paul On Sep 18, 2006, at 7:50 PM, D Brooks wrote: > I have 7 good feadbacks on Ebay, all for buying, none for selling. No > one on the list seems

Re: ot: printing on acetate or other clear media with epson 220

2006-09-18 Thread Adam Maas
Doug Franklin wrote: > Kenneth Waller wrote: > > >>As I have posted here several times - I've had a Stylus Photo printer since >>around 97, a 2000P for several years & for the last several months an R220. >>I always use Epson inks, always turn off the printers @ the machine & have >>gone for as

Re: PESO - Snowbird in the Sun

2006-09-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
Great shot. Just superb. Paul On Sep 18, 2006, at 8:21 PM, Adam Maas wrote: > I just got my film back from the 13 rolls I shot at the Canadian > International Air Show on Labour Day. This is by far the best frame > from > the airshow > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/mawz/246978599/ > > And large

Re: ot: printing on acetate or other clear media with epson 220

2006-09-18 Thread Doug Franklin
Kenneth Waller wrote: > As I have posted here several times - I've had a Stylus Photo printer since > around 97, a 2000P for several years & for the last several months an R220. > I always use Epson inks, always turn off the printers @ the machine & have > gone for as long as several weeks witho

Re: Had "the talk" with the CFO last night... :-(

2006-09-18 Thread David Savage
At 12:14 AM 19/09/2006, Charles Robinson wrote: >On Sep 18, 2006, at 10:17, David Savage wrote: > > Seriously though, there are more important thing in life. > > > >Oh, I know that. > >But I wt it! Isn't that a good enough reason? LOL Is for me. That's why I'll be getting one. ;

Re: It is ingenious! Was: Does this mean what I think it means?

2006-09-18 Thread David Savage
At 01:12 AM 19/09/2006, mike wilson wrote: > > > > From: graywolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > For those of you who insist that quantum mechanics apply at the real > > world level, please send me a quart of quantum foam, I want to use it as > > a battery. Reading too much SF lately . > >That would

Re: Re: Had "the talk" with the CFO last night... :-(

2006-09-18 Thread David Savage
At 12:16 AM 19/09/2006, you wrote: >On 9/18/06, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On 9/18/06, Charles Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > "Charles, we really have a lot of other things that we need to spend > > > money on, and you have a perfectly good camera..." > > > Seriously tho

Re: PESO - Snowbird in the Sun

2006-09-18 Thread Mitch Conant
I Like it, but I always liked the stuff that borders on the ethereal (sp?)... Nice shot! Mitch Adam Maas wrote: >I just got my film back from the 13 rolls I shot at the Canadian >International Air Show on Labour Day. This is by far the best frame from >the airshow > >http://www.flickr.com/ph

Re: Had "the talk" with the CFO last night... :-(

2006-09-18 Thread John Francis
On Mon, Sep 18, 2006 at 08:26:20PM -0400, Mark Roberts wrote: > Doug Brewer wrote: > > >I recommend finding a hobby that also involves large outlays, but > >adds in the element of danger. Motorcycles, for example. > > In fact, it's good to take up an expensive, dangerous hobby in which > you h

Re: The answer to Aaron's vexing question

2006-09-18 Thread Adam Maas
Ooh, so we get the good pricing too. -Adam D Brooks wrote: > HAR. > > Camera Canada is taking orders for the K10D at $1049.00 Canadian. > Henrys wants $1099.00 > > Dave > > Quoting Cameron Hood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > >>Dynamic range! >> >> Or is it smooth gradations? >> >>At any rate,

PESO - The Sentinel Reworked...

2006-09-18 Thread Mitch Conant
I reworked The Sentinel with some inspiration from Paul and 2 pints of Oatmeal Stout . I cropped the subject a little tighter in this shot (thanks for the suggestion Paul). I also increased the contrast slightly (thanks Oatmeal Stout). I like the results, especially getting that distracting gre

Re: Had "the talk" with the CFO last night... :-(

2006-09-18 Thread Mark Roberts
Doug Brewer wrote: >I recommend finding a hobby that also involves large outlays, but >adds in the element of danger. Motorcycles, for example. In fact, it's good to take up an expensive, dangerous hobby in which you have no interest and no intention of pursuing. That way you can "reluctantly

Re: Had "the talk" with the CFO last night... :-(

2006-09-18 Thread David J Brooks
Quoting Doug Brewer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > On Sep 18, 2006, at 4:27 PM, Cotty wrote: > >> On 18/9/06, Scott Loveless, discombobulated, unleashed: >> >>> Cotty's on the right track, but we need to expand a bit on his logic. >>> Buy stuff you'll never use. Heck, even buy stuff you don't want. >>>

Re: Had "the talk" with the CFO last night... :-(

2006-09-18 Thread David J Brooks
Quoting John Francis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > On Mon, Sep 18, 2006 at 04:08:34PM -0700, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >> Hmm. >> >> I don't have a spouse to try to wheedle for extending the budget. I >> simply have to be responsible to myself and my bank account. >> >> My partner just shrugs and says, "As

PESO - Snowbird in the Sun

2006-09-18 Thread Adam Maas
I just got my film back from the 13 rolls I shot at the Canadian International Air Show on Labour Day. This is by far the best frame from the airshow http://www.flickr.com/photos/mawz/246978599/ And larger for non-Flickrites: http://static.flickr.com/98/246978599_8fcecda000_b.jpg 'twas with m

Re: Had "the talk" with the CFO last night... :-(

2006-09-18 Thread John Francis
On Mon, Sep 18, 2006 at 04:08:34PM -0700, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > Hmm. > > I don't have a spouse to try to wheedle for extending the budget. I > simply have to be responsible to myself and my bank account. > > My partner just shrugs and says, "As long as you can pay your share > of the rent

Re: Had "the talk" with the CFO last night... :-(

2006-09-18 Thread Doug Brewer
On Sep 18, 2006, at 4:27 PM, Cotty wrote: > On 18/9/06, Scott Loveless, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> Cotty's on the right track, but we need to expand a bit on his logic. >> Buy stuff you'll never use. Heck, even buy stuff you don't want. >> Hold on to it for a while and then sell it. Let's

PESO -- "Roy Roger's Harley"

2006-09-18 Thread P. J. Alling
Just got back from taking the dog for his afternoon walk. Looking for something that would fit this month's PUG theme. Unfortunately fall photos seem to be out. we're far from Peak Leaf season here. However I saw this, which struck me as the Harley Davidson that Roy Rogers would have ridden.

Re: Some car pix

2006-09-18 Thread Doug Brewer
On Sep 18, 2006, at 4:11 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > Nice lighting Doug. > > Dave Thanks Dave. Credit for the lighting goes to the museum. Doug -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: The answer to Aaron's vexing question

2006-09-18 Thread D Brooks
HAR. Camera Canada is taking orders for the K10D at $1049.00 Canadian. Henrys wants $1099.00 Dave Quoting Cameron Hood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Dynamic range! > > Or is it smooth gradations? > > At any rate, congrats to Pentax for releasing what looks to be a simply > splendid camera with the

Re: Some car pix

2006-09-18 Thread Doug Brewer
On Sep 18, 2006, at 4:29 PM, Cotty wrote: > > > They're all good but 06021 stands out for me. Appreciate it, Cotster. That's probably my fave too. Doug -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Feedback, was Re: Wanna See Images!!

2006-09-18 Thread D Brooks
I have 7 good feadbacks on Ebay, all for buying, none for selling. No one on the list seems interested in my daughters istD, so i'm thinking of ebay. Is there a negative side if you only have buyer feedback as opposed to buyer/seller feedback. Just curious. Dave Quoting Paul Stenquist <[E

Re: Some car pix

2006-09-18 Thread Doug Brewer
Thanks, Paul. You can get a Merc Indy Pace Car of your very own here: http://www.rmauctions.com/FeatureCars.cfm?SaleCode=CC06&CarID=r134 Doug On Sep 18, 2006, at 4:09 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Nice work. I like the subtle lighting. I didn't know they had a '58 > Mercury Indy 500 pace car

Re: PESO Travel Air Mystery Ship

2006-09-18 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I did a couple of adjustment layers with the Curves tool, left a little vignetting in to give it some 3D feel. http://homepage.mac.com/godders/4950837-lg-gdg.jpg A quick job, not perfect, but illustrates the direction I'd likely go with it. If you'd like, I could put the Photoshop CS2 file

Re: Wanna See Images!!

2006-09-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
I generally avoid setting a reserve. Instead, I set a first bid that reflects my absolute minimum. I get more bidders that way, and the ebay charges are less. For an MZ-S I would probably set it at $300 to $400, depending on how bad I wanted to sell it. Paul On Sep 18, 2006, at 7:24 PM, Jack

Re: Size comparo: K10D vs K100D

2006-09-18 Thread Ken Takeshita
On 9/18/06, Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Via DP Review discussion board... > http://nedbunnell.blogspot.com/2006/09/body-size-k10d-vs-k100d.html Hmm, that's a fair size and heavy (710g), although still relatively compact with comparable competitions (not by much). Some weight may fee

Re: Wanna See Images!!

2006-09-18 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, I've written the description and shot a couple 1.3 meg images (wife's Canon A10) that will work, I suppose. I find I always have my hand up asking for help. Think I now have an experienced eBayer located. Absolutely like new, both in appearance and operation, MZ-S and BG10 Grip. What do you

Re: Had "the talk" with the CFO last night... :-(

2006-09-18 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Hmm. I don't have a spouse to try to wheedle for extending the budget. I simply have to be responsible to myself and my bank account. My partner just shrugs and says, "As long as you can pay your share of the rent..." ;-) Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.n

Re: Teton Fall 'PeaK'

2006-09-18 Thread Jack Davis
Kostas, This is another top posting, so you may not read it. :) What means; "Yes, the q is still there"? In my usual fog! Thanks! Jack --- Kostas Kavoussanakis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Mon, 18 Sep 2006, Jack Davis wrote: > > > My initial message identified the LX, A*300 f/2.8 w/T/C and

Re: Size comparo: K10D vs K100D

2006-09-18 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Sep 18, 2006, at 2:19 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > Via DP Review discussion board... > http://nedbunnell.blogspot.com/2006/09/body-size-k10d-vs-k100d.html In other words, it's an altogether larger camera ... the grip makes it bigger still ... but compared to an EOS 1D, it's still a flyweight

Re: Wanna See Images!!

2006-09-18 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
It's not too difficult. I've bought and sold quite a few things via Ebay. Lay out everything clearly, simply, use a decent photograph of what you're selling, and be wary of suspect contacts. Godfrey On Sep 18, 2006, at 1:46 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > I'm thinking of putting my MZ-S on eBay. I'v

RE: Decision

2006-09-18 Thread Tim Øsleby
May be smart assed, but not urban. (Actually I was referring to a private joke) Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kenneth Waller Sent: 18. september 2006 00:52 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subje

Re: 50/1.4 or 1.2 for the DSLR Bodies

2006-09-18 Thread Mark Roberts
Mark Roberts wrote: >Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: > >>On Mon, 18 Sep 2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> >>> They did "put the solution in." Or rather, they took the cause out. They >>> eliminated the aperture ring. >> >>Problem is the "solution" above does not apply to the lenses one >>already own

Re: 50/1.4 or 1.2 for the DSLR Bodies

2006-09-18 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Mon, 18 Sep 2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > They did "put the solution in." Or rather, they took the cause out. They > eliminated the aperture ring. Problem is the "solution" above does not apply to the lenses one already owns. Kostas -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http:/

Re: K10D sensitivity?

2006-09-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Not in the least, Joe. I suspect it happens more than we know, but, who's to say they've not been continually working on changes for months? I'm sure the cameras will be released with a good working version of the firmware, which is readily and easily upgraded should the need arise. Pentax seems

Re: 50/1.4 or 1.2 for the DSLR Bodies

2006-09-18 Thread Mark Roberts
Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: >On Mon, 18 Sep 2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >> They did "put the solution in." Or rather, they took the cause out. They >> eliminated the aperture ring. > >Problem is the "solution" above does not apply to the lenses one >already owns. Why would you want to appl

RE: Returned From Travel

2006-09-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Joe, Sounds like a nice trip. You can send your 21mm to the Lens Spa here @ Casa Belinkoff, where it will be pampered, given plenty of sunshine, and not used to make any difficult photos. Shel > [Original Message] > From: Joseph Tainter > My DA 21 is a tired little pup. I'll have to rest

Re: Teton Fall 'PeaK'

2006-09-18 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Mon, 18 Sep 2006, Jack Davis wrote: > My initial message identified the LX, A*300 f/2.8 w/T/C and Provia > 100F. I had read that (despite the top-posting) > J maybe I should have let you make up an answer for Kostas, huh? Yes, the q is still there: > --- Kostas Kavoussanakis <[EMAIL PROTEC

Re: Had "the talk" with the CFO last night... :-(

2006-09-18 Thread keith_w
Shel Belinkoff wrote: > Hey, you can drink milk directly from the bottle, walk around in your > underwear, and fart as much as you want ... > > Shel Man! Now THAT's important! Keeps the smile on your face on a cold Winter night, it does... keith whaley >> [Original Message] >> From: David Sav

Re: PESO Travel Air Mystery Ship

2006-09-18 Thread keith_w
Ted Beilby wrote: > Thanks for the suggestion Godfrey. A little snap might help, curves not > sure how to do it. Still learning PS. > > Mike, It is a replica of an american design from the Travel Air Company. > Built to race. contemporary of the GeeBee, etc. The H1 was a later design. Trav

The answer to Aaron's vexing question

2006-09-18 Thread Cameron Hood
Dynamic range! Or is it smooth gradations? At any rate, congrats to Pentax for releasing what looks to be a simply splendid camera with the K10D - at an amazing price - let's hope it lives up to the specs. And that the new 2.8 hyper-super-sonic zooms are equally reasonable. And is it just m

Re: It is ingenious! Was: Does this mean what I think it means?

2006-09-18 Thread DagT
You are missing the fact that the holes in this case is not in molecules but in crystals having energy gaps corresponding to certain energy levels, so they can move around a bit and get excited by both phonons (e.g, thermal) and photons. Now, lets all jump into reciprocal space to look at

Re: Had "the talk" with the CFO last night... :-(

2006-09-18 Thread keith_w
Charles Robinson wrote: > "Charles, we really have a lot of other things that we need to spend > money on, and you have a perfectly good camera..." > > :-( > > Looks like my "save up the moonlighting money for a K10D" plan just > got shot full of holes. I'm bummed. Even though I know she's

Re: Had "the talk" with the CFO last night... :-(

2006-09-18 Thread Peter Fairweather
This is an exceptionally useful thread. I try to relate the kit to her grandchildren. Thus the 300m FA was ideal for candid pics of them playing in the garden taken from the house. The 12-24 was useful for close ups without them being aware that they were in the frame. The K10D is easy, the SR wi

Re: Had "the talk" with the CFO last night... :-(

2006-09-18 Thread DagT
Den 18. sep. 2006 kl. 22.27 skrev Cotty: > On 18/9/06, Scott Loveless, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> Cotty's on the right track, but we need to expand a bit on his logic. >> Buy stuff you'll never use. Heck, even buy stuff you don't want. >> Hold on to it for a while and then sell it. Let's s

Re: To (convert to) DNG or not to DNG

2006-09-18 Thread John Coyle
I routinely make a DNG copy of my PEF's to CD, and I haven't been able to detect any loss of quality as a result. The advantage of a 2030% reduction in storage requirements seems significant to me! The converter from Adobe will do the whole lot for you quite automatically, but it is important t

Re: Pentax DSLR Remote Operation

2006-09-18 Thread Mark Roberts
Cotty wrote: >You like birds. > >You want to shoot some wide angle shots up close with your *ist D / Ds / >Dl / K100D / K10D right next to the nest with remote operation from your >position up to 100 metres (330 feet) away. > >How do you do it? 1. Radio remote 2. Fabricate an extra-long cable rel

Re: K10D sensitivity?

2006-09-18 Thread Mark Roberts
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > >On Sep 18, 2006, at 10:55 AM, Joseph Tainter wrote: > >>> Pentax is reportedly still finalizing the firmware as we speak >> >> Does anyone else find this worrisome? Since dealers have been given >> availability dates, Pentax's engineeers and code writers will be >>

Size comparo: K10D vs K100D

2006-09-18 Thread Mark Roberts
Via DP Review discussion board... http://nedbunnell.blogspot.com/2006/09/body-size-k10d-vs-k100d.html -- Mark Roberts Photography & Multimedia www.robertstech.com 412-687-2835 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Cropping and MP count

2006-09-18 Thread John Francis
Especially since they mis-read the specs for the AF assist beam, and fitted a high-powered nose-mounted laser instead ... I think Sarah Jane has the only remaining model, though. On Mon, Sep 18, 2006 at 01:54:18PM -0700, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > There was supposed to be a K9 as well, but tests s

RE: To (convert to) DNG or not to DNG

2006-09-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
All about DNG ... probably comments on every question you have about DNG and some you've not even thought about. Barry is a proponent of the DNG concept and, by coincidence, is also a Pentax user. http://www.barry.pearson.name/articles/dng/ Shel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Pentax DSLR Remote Operation

2006-09-18 Thread Cotty
On 18/9/06, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: > >http://members.shaw.ca/richardbhill/birds.html LOL -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net ht

Re: To (convert to) DNG or not to DNG

2006-09-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Yeah, that caveat's been posted in a few venues. However, there are now quite a few programs that allow processing or conversion to DNG files, including Pentax's free program. Shel > [Original Message] > From: skye > I think it was the digital asset management book that said one reason > you

Re: Pentax DSLR Remote Operation

2006-09-18 Thread Mat Maessen
On 9/18/06, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You like birds. > > You want to shoot some wide angle shots up close with your *ist D / Ds / > Dl / K100D / K10D right next to the nest with remote operation from your > position up to 100 metres (330 feet) away. I'd build my own remote cable release.

RE: Had "the talk" with the CFO last night... :-(

2006-09-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
The "Pétomane" factor Shel > [Original Message] > From: Bob W < > all at the same time. > > Behalf Of Shel Belinkoff > > Hey, you can drink milk directly from the bottle, walk > > around in your underwear, and fart as much as you want ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.n

Re: US Customs Can Inspect Laptop Drives

2006-09-18 Thread pnstenquist
Damn. Who told you! -- Original message -- From: Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > On 18/9/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED], discombobulated, unleashed: > > >Once I even had to submit to a strip search. > > Come on Paul, you requested that ;-) > > -- > > > Cheers, > Cotty >

Re: Cropping and MP count

2006-09-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
There was supposed to be a K9 as well, but tests showed it to be a dog Shel > [Original Message] > From: P. J. Alling > > but some people want more advanced features > >and more mpx's, so the K19D was introduced. > > > Seems Shel has special inside information. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

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