Re: Visiting Prague

2007-09-24 Thread mike wilson
Search the archives for Frantisek. If you can't find anything, let me know - I have his address at home. I think he occasionally cruises here but doesn't participate any more. > > From: Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2007/09/24 Mon AM 04:42:49 GMT > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List >

Re: Gawd, I hate printing!!!

2007-09-24 Thread mike wilson
> > From: graywolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2007/09/24 Mon AM 06:15:16 GMT > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: Gawd, I hate printing!!! > > You are using a Mac, everything should be perfect with no effort on your > part. > At least that is what all the Mac fanatics tell us . You

Re: Re: Gawd, I hate printing!!!

2007-09-24 Thread mike wilson
> From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > my PC > powered imaging station Mark! - Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/

Re: Good Under-$100 Flash?

2007-09-24 Thread Brian Walters
I don't think you can go too far wrong with the AF280T. It has manual, TTL and auto capability and will even work on the digital models (although not in TTL mode on the K10D, apparently). Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.w

Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! I have AF220T unit which is a good flash, but it can only give me a full discharge on K10D. I don't want to buy either 540th or 360th flashes. They are too expensive and 360th does not swivel. It seems that AF280T has both manual control on the power of discharge and its own light sensor. Do

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread cbwaters
Boris, I have both the AF 200T and the 280. They both seem to work well in their "auto" setting with my K10. Of course, TTL is out, but I think I used them mostly in auto on the *istD anyway. Cory - Original Message - From: "Boris Liberman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mai

Re: OT - Image repair

2007-09-24 Thread Cotty
On 23/09/07, John Francis, discombobulated, unleashed: >I'm sure the librarians would *love* to retain paper copies indefinitely. >Unfortunately in the real world somebody has to pay for all that climate >controlled storage spage, and what the librarians would like to do doesn't >come very high on

Re: Gawd, I hate printing!!!

2007-09-24 Thread Cotty
On 23/09/07, Rick Womer, discombobulated, unleashed: >I'm using Lightroom and PSE4 on a Mac running OS 10.4, >and an Epson RX500 printer with Premium Glossy Photo >Paper. I've run a zillion tests with all sorts of >combinations of settings, and things consistently suck >(though in a variety of di

Re: Gawd, I hate printing!!!

2007-09-24 Thread Paul Stenquist
I used to use Colorsynch workflow, and my results were quite good. But Godders talked me into letting PhotoShop control the color and using printer profiles for each paper with Color Management turned off. That yields slightly better results. I'm not familiar with the RX500 printer. Does E

Re: Speed Range of "Earlier" Pentax Bodies

2007-09-24 Thread John Coyle
Never had a problem with an SV - but then for years the fastest film I had access to was 400ASA. I think it has to be moving pretty damn fast if you can't shoot it at 1/1000 - I know I've shot jet aircraft at airshows at high speed with good results with that combo. HTH John Coyle Brisbane, Au

Re: Upcoming October PUG and ultimatum

2007-09-24 Thread John Coyle
Tom, take courage, it was 10 degrees here last night - us Aussies are wearing sweaters and putting on heaters! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia - Original Message - From: "graywolf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Friday, September 21, 2007 6:07 AM Subject: Re: U

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Boris Liberman
Cory, when you say "work well" you mean that flash measures the light on its own and it gives correct exposure as a result, right? If so, how does flash knows which aperture I chose? Thanks. On 9/24/07, cbwaters <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Boris, > I have both the AF 200T and the 280. They both

Re: OT (motorcycles): For Ducati fans and Australians

2007-09-24 Thread Mat Maessen
On 9/24/07, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've been channeling Dave before I even knew who he was... MARK! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Dario Bonazza
Boris, like most auto flash do, you have to choose a flash range (e.g. 4-7m) among those made available on the flash unit (and also manually set the camera ISO on the flash unit), then you can read which aperture to set on the lens. If you don't do that, it's at your own risk :-) Dario - O

GESO - The Cabbagetown Blues

2007-09-24 Thread frank theriault
Paul posted a wonderful photo of a blues singer last week. I mentioned that I had a few from a street festival, but that the a horrible background ruined every photo I managed to shoot. Paul's image inspired me to go back and take another look, and I think I managed to find a couple that I manage

Re: Gawd, I hate printing!!!

2007-09-24 Thread Rick Womer
I am letting PSE4 or Lightroom do the color management, and ColorSynch is turned off. Yes, Epson has profiles for the RX500, and I've tried almost all of them (including the one designed for the paper). --- Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I used to use Colorsynch workflow, and my re

Not Really a Mini TOPDML and The Beauty of Film

2007-09-24 Thread frank theriault
Dave Brooks and I met at Robert's lab (B&W Photo Lab is the official name) here in Toronto on Saturday, went for a couple of beers afterwards, and enjoyed an unseasonably warm early afternoon. Didn't shoot at all, just sat and chatted. The big news is that Robert's closing up shop and will be wor

Re: Gawd, I hate printing!!!

2007-09-24 Thread Mat Maessen
On 9/24/07, Rick Womer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am letting PSE4 or Lightroom do the color > management, and ColorSynch is turned off. Yes, Epson > has profiles for the RX500, and I've tried almost all > of them (including the one designed for the paper). Did you make sure to turn OFF color

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread P. J. Alling
It doesn't know which aperture you choose. You do. It assumes. If you set the ISO on the back of the flash to the ISO you are going to use, (it tops out at 800). The red and green scales, (the red and green bars under the fstop scale), look something like this (forgive the crappy text graphics)

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Boris Liberman
Hmmm... I need to go look for AF280T manual ;-). Thanks! On 9/24/07, Dario Bonazza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Boris, like most auto flash do, you have to choose a flash range (e.g. 4-7m) > among those made available on the flash unit (and also manually set the > camera ISO on the flash unit), t

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Boris Liberman
Cory - one more question - you don't put any hardware between the flash and the camera in order to match the discharge current/voltage, do you? Thanks. On 9/24/07, cbwaters <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Boris, > I have both the AF 200T and the 280. They both seem to work well in their > "auto" se

Re: OT (motorcycles): For Ducati fans and Australians

2007-09-24 Thread Mark Roberts
Mat Maessen wrote: >On 9/24/07, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> I've been channeling Dave before I even knew who he was... > >MARK! Way ahead of you Mat... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread P. J. Alling
I gave some incorrect information on the distance's the sensor is good for. It varies with ISO, the chart in the manual give the appropriate distance values. P. J. Alling wrote: > It doesn't know which aperture you choose. You do. It assumes. If you > set the ISO on the back of the flash to th

Re: Gawd, I hate printing!!!

2007-09-24 Thread David Savage
On 9/24/07, Rick Womer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am letting PSE4 or Lightroom do the color > management, and ColorSynch is turned off. Yes, Epson > has profiles for the RX500, and I've tried almost all > of them (including the one designed for the paper). It's time to consider a hardware col

Re: PESO - Something Different

2007-09-24 Thread Mark Roberts
Kenneth Waller wrote: >Check out >http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/offwallphoto/id2.html > >Trying for something different on an often photographed subject. Not only is that a cracking good shot, it falls into the "I'm gonna have to try that myself" category! My own PESO for the week is an

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread P. J. Alling
You can download one from Pentaximaging.com but the graphics weren't reproduced well. You'll find yourself puzzling over some of them... Boris Liberman wrote: > Hmmm... I need to go look for AF280T manual ;-). > > Thanks! > > On 9/24/07, Dario Bonazza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Boris, lik

Re: PESO - Something Different

2007-09-24 Thread P. J. Alling
I like the abstract geese. Mark Roberts wrote: > Kenneth Waller wrote: > > >> Check out >> http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/offwallphoto/id2.html >> >> Trying for something different on an often photographed subject. >> > > Not only is that a cracking good shot, it falls into the "I'm

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Boris Liberman
Yep, I went to google and it came out with nicely reproduced manual. I guess I'd want to buy me one such flash. On 9/24/07, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > You can download one from Pentaximaging.com but the graphics weren't > reproduced well. You'll find yourself puzzling over some of t

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Boris Liberman
Excellent. I mean - this is more or less what I want - to have understandable and clear control on the amount of light that falls on the subject. And swivel is very important. How much costs an excellent condition AF280T these days? Thanks. On 9/24/07, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I

Re: Gawd, I hate printing!!!

2007-09-24 Thread pnstenquist
I'm not familiar with Elements, but I suspect its similar to PhotoShop. in "Print with Preview" make sure the color space specified matches that of your image and the the paper profile is specified. In your print box, click on "color" and make sure color management is turned off. Paul ---

Re: PESO - Something Different

2007-09-24 Thread Mark Roberts
P. J. Alling wrote: >I like the abstract geese. Best kind. Just ask Frank ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: GESO - The Cabbagetown Blues

2007-09-24 Thread pnstenquist
I like them. You could paint out a bit more of the background here and there, but they're nice as presented. The high contrast look works well. Paul -- Original message -- From: "frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Paul posted a wonderful photo of a blues singer

Re: Gawd, I hate printing!!!

2007-09-24 Thread Rick Womer
I have one, and the monitor is calibrated. In Lightroom, when I select "Preview" during the printing process, the preview image has the colors of the print, not the colors on the screen. So, it does not seem to be the communication with the printer that is the problem. Rick --- David Savage <[E

Re: PESO - Something Different

2007-09-24 Thread frank theriault
On 9/24/07, Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > P. J. Alling wrote: > > >I like the abstract geese. > > Best kind. Just ask Frank ;-) I'm not a big Canada Goose fan, but I have to say: That's one hell of a terrific shot!!! cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Car

Re: PESO - Something Different

2007-09-24 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Very nice! Godfrey --- Kenneth Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Check out > > http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/offwallphoto/id2.html > > Trying for something different on an often > photographed subject. > > K10D, 600mm SMC FA, 1/15 sec @ f8, 200 ISO with > Kirk King Cobra head on > Git

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
If you're going to be using a non-dedicated flash anyway, why not buy a NEW Sunpak 383 or Vivitar 285HV auto-flash for under a hundred dollars as opposed to a used Pentax flash? G On Sep 24, 2007, at 2:58 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: > I have AF220T unit which is a good flash, but it can only g

Re: Gawd, I hate printing!!!

2007-09-24 Thread Rick Womer
Yup. --- Mat Maessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Did you make sure to turn OFF color management in > the printer driver? > > -Mat > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > __

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Boris Liberman
Only because I don't know even zilch about flashes. Can you enlighten me? On 9/24/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If you're going to be using a non-dedicated flash anyway, why not buy > a NEW Sunpak 383 or Vivitar 285HV auto-flash for under a hundred > dollars as opposed to a use

Re: Gawd, I hate printing!!!

2007-09-24 Thread David Savage
Well I'm out of ideas :-) I don't have enough experience with Lightroom to be able to offer any useful advice. Cheers, Dave On 9/24/07, Rick Womer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have one, and the monitor is calibrated. > > In Lightroom, when I select "Preview" during the > printing process, the

Re: Gawd, I hate printing!!!

2007-09-24 Thread Rick Womer
I did all those things. --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I'm not familiar with Elements, but I suspect its > similar to PhotoShop. in "Print with Preview" make > sure the color space specified matches that of your > image and the the paper profile is specified. In > your print box, click on "color

OT - M$ Vista

2007-09-24 Thread pdml
Would anyone have a Windows Vista Home Basic image they'd be willing to share? I have a license for this version, but I don't have the install media. Thanks! -- Scott Loveless -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO - Something Different

2007-09-24 Thread David Savage
Good stuff Ken. Cheers, Dave On 9/24/07, Kenneth Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Check out > http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/offwallphoto/id2.html > > Trying for something different on an often photographed subject. > > K10D, 600mm SMC FA, 1/15 sec @ f8, 200 ISO with Kirk King Cobra h

Re: GESO - The Cabbagetown Blues

2007-09-24 Thread Rick Womer
I like the first one a lot. The second one doesn't have as much energy. Rick --- frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Paul posted a wonderful photo of a blues singer last > week. I > mentioned that I had a few from a street festival, > but that the a > horrible background ruined every

Re: Gawd, I hate printing!!!

2007-09-24 Thread Cotty
On 24/09/07, Rick Womer, discombobulated, unleashed: >I did all those things. Yeah but do you say your prayers at night? -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail L

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Boris Liberman
Godfrey, another thing that makes 280T very attractive is that it has this low level mode GN 8 or so that has very rapid recharge times. I will most definitely use it for my daughter ;-). On 9/24/07, Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Only because I don't know even zilch about flashes. Ca

Re: Gawd, I hate printing!!!

2007-09-24 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Rick Womer" >I did all those things. > Rick, have you done a power clean on the heads? William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread mike wilson
> > From: "Boris Liberman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2007/09/24 Mon AM 09:58:08 GMT > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Subject: Thinking of AF280T flash > > Hi! > > I have AF220T unit which is a good flash, but it can only give me a > full discharge on K10D. I don't want to buy either 540th

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread mike wilson
> > From: "Boris Liberman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2007/09/24 Mon PM 01:18:41 GMT > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Subject: Re: Thinking of AF280T flash > > Excellent. I mean - this is more or less what I want - to have > understandable and clear control on the amount of light that falls

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread mike wilson
> > From: "Dario Bonazza" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2007/09/24 Mon PM 12:20:31 GMT > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Subject: Re: Thinking of AF280T flash > > Boris, like most auto flash do, you have to choose a flash range (e.g. 4-7m) > among those made available on the flash unit (and als

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Boris Liberman" Subject: Re: Thinking of AF280T flash > Godfrey, another thing that makes 280T very attractive is that it has > this low level mode GN 8 or so that has very rapid recharge times. I > will most definitely use it for my daughter ;-). Boris, I h

Re: PESO - Something Different

2007-09-24 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 9/24/2007 6:57:52 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: --- Kenneth Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Check out > > http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/offwallphoto/id2.html > > Trying for something different on an often > photographed subject. > > K10D

Re: OT - M$ Vista

2007-09-24 Thread Perry Pellechia
Scott, I tried to email you directly but I got a bounce. Email me off list to discuss. Perry. On 9/24/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Would anyone have a Windows Vista Home Basic image they'd be willing to > share? I have a license for this version, but I don't have the insta

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread mike wilson
> > From: "Boris Liberman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2007/09/24 Mon PM 12:52:06 GMT > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Subject: Re: Thinking of AF280T flash > > Cory - one more question - you don't put any hardware between the > flash and the camera in order to match the discharge current/vol

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Axel Belinfante
William Robb wrote: > > Godfrey, another thing that makes 280T very attractive is that it has > > this low level mode GN 8 or so that has very rapid recharge times. I > > will most definitely use it for my daughter ;-). > > Boris, I haven't used my 280T for quite some time, but I do recall it as

Re: PESO - Spider Snail

2007-09-24 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 9/23/2007 8:50:04 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Too bad about the OOF stalk! Kenneth Waller http://tinyurl.com/272u2f = Yeah, sorry, Bruce, that ruins it for me. Marnie aka Doe :-) - Warning: I

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Sep 24, 2007, at 7:54 AM, William Robb wrote: > ... If you can get a > dedicated flash for Pentax that isn't TTL, and will talk to the > electronics > in the camera, I think that would be best from an ease of operation > POV. ... As you suspect, there are no dedicated flash units that wil

Re: PESO- Thistle

2007-09-24 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 9/23/2007 11:26:01 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Taken Saturday 9/22/07 Pentax K10D, Tamron 90/2.8 Macro ISO 400, 1/250 sec @ f/6.7, Handheld http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_5122.htm -- Bruce == Very nice. Marnie aka Doe :-) ---

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Bruce Dayton
I'm trying to remember on the 280T - My daughter has mine right now. One big issue with Auto flash, is you are limited to the F stops the flash supports. The 280T only has two F stops you can choose from. Sort of a near/far type of setup. The exact f stops are based on the ISO setting. Some ot

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Sep 24, 2007, at 7:33 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: >> On 9/24/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> If you're going to be using a non-dedicated flash anyway, why not >>> buy >>> a NEW Sunpak 383 or Vivitar 285HV auto-flash for under a hundred >>> dollars as opposed to a used Pentax

Re: PESO 2007 - 39e - GDG

2007-09-24 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 9/23/2007 9:15:28 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On 9/21/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/39e.htm > > Thanks guys! I'm liking it too. Actually, I'm liking Cotty's K17/4FE > fitted on the L1

Re: GESO - The Cabbagetown Blues

2007-09-24 Thread Bruce Dayton
The first one is great! -- Best regards, Bruce Monday, September 24, 2007, 5:28:52 AM, you wrote: ft> Paul posted a wonderful photo of a blues singer last week. I ft> mentioned that I had a few from a street festival, but that the a ft> horrible background ruined every photo I managed to shoo

Re: GESO - The Cabbagetown Blues

2007-09-24 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 9/24/2007 5:40:43 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Paul posted a wonderful photo of a blues singer last week. I mentioned that I had a few from a street festival, but that the a horrible background ruined every photo I managed to shoot. Paul's image in

Re: Gawd, I hate printing!!!

2007-09-24 Thread Rick Womer
Yup. Also, the Preview has the same distorted colors as the print, so it's something in the computer. --- William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > - Original Message - > From: "Rick Womer" > > > >I did all those things. > > > > Rick, have you done a power clean on the heads? >

Re: PESOS: 3 from SIGNS GONE BY

2007-09-24 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 9/23/2007 9:37:09 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I did it -- I got son of sign language done - Here are 3 pics you haven't seen before (I think) http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/3456699/1/196511217/Large http://annsan.smugmug.com/gallery/3456699/1/1

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Godfrey DiGiorgi" Subject: Re: Thinking of AF280T flash > > On Sep 24, 2007, at 7:54 AM, William Robb wrote: > >> ... If you can get a >> dedicated flash for Pentax that isn't TTL, and will talk to the >> electronics >> in the camera, I think that would be be

Re: GESO - The Cabbagetown Blues

2007-09-24 Thread ann sanfedele
I particularly like the second one - I can almost hear him singing those angry blues ann frank theriault wrote: >Paul posted a wonderful photo of a blues singer last week. I >mentioned that I had a few from a street festival, but that the a >horrible background ruined every photo I managed to s

Re: PESO: Harlech Castle 2

2007-09-24 Thread John Whittingham
On Sun, 23 Sep 2007 10:14:29 EDT, Eactivist wrote > In a message dated 9/2/2007 12:07:01 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Just sorting through some of the images I took in Wales, this is > one of the ones I like the most, Pentax K10D Sigma 10-20 @ 10mm, > f/8 @ 1/640

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Adam Maas
William Robb wrote: > - Original Message - > From: "Godfrey DiGiorgi" > Subject: Re: Thinking of AF280T flash > > >> On Sep 24, 2007, at 7:54 AM, William Robb wrote: >> >>> ... If you can get a >>> dedicated flash for Pentax that isn't TTL, and will talk to the >>> electronics >>> in the

Last Rose of the Summer

2007-09-24 Thread Jens Bladt
As I Have spent the day at home with a bad cold, I couldn't recist doing thsi little series: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/sets/72157602143595865/show/ I was using my K10D with at Tamron Adaptall lens (SP 2.5 90mm) - handheld and SR "ON" Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63

Re: Last Rose of the Summer

2007-09-24 Thread pnstenquist
Very nice. I'm hoping for a few more weeks of roses, but a hard frost is just around the corner. Paul -- Original message -- From: "Jens Bladt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > As I Have spent the day at home with a bad cold, I couldn't recist doing > thsi little series: > ht

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Thibouille
AFAIK the Metz flash permits that all exposure settings are uploaded to the flash automaticaly and the flash will still do computer mode. However my 40MZ2 + SCA 3701 is unreliable on a ist-D. -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ...

Re: Upcoming October PUG and ultimatum

2007-09-24 Thread Kenneth Waller
>... Aussies are wearing sweaters and putting on heaters! Do they put them on over or under the sweaters ;-} Kenneth Waller http://tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "John Coyle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Upcoming October PUG and ultimatum > Tom, take coura

Re: GESO - The Cabbagetown Blues

2007-09-24 Thread Kenneth Waller
Both are good Knarf, but I really like the second one - the EYES have it. BTW you should be able to tone down the backgrounds in both using P.S with a brush application of black @ a low opacity. Use a layer if you want to. Kenneth Waller http://tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message -

Re: PESO- Thistle

2007-09-24 Thread Kenneth Waller
Nice composition, exposure & background. I'd like a little more distance to the L, R & top edge, but still a keeper. Kenneth Waller http://tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "Bruce Dayton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: PESO- Thistle > Taken Saturday 9/22/07 > > Pentax K10D,

Processing very old color movie film?

2007-09-24 Thread npx
My dad found an old movie camera recently, and he is almost completely certain it contains unprocessed color movie film of my mom bringing me home from the hospital shortly after I was born in 1978. I know from experience at the lab I used to work at, that old color film rarely produces worthwh

Re: PESO - Something Different

2007-09-24 Thread Kenneth Waller
> My own PESO for the week is an old shot of blurry geese (Theriaultean > nature photography), but achieved with stationary camera and slow > shutter speed. > http://www.robertstech.com/peso.htm > MZ-S and K15mm f/3.5 Very nice capture Mark. I really like the color palette. Kenneth Waller http

Re: Last Rose of the Summer

2007-09-24 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 9/24/2007 11:20:22 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: As I Have spent the day at home with a bad cold, I couldn't recist doing thsi little series: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/sets/72157602143595865/show/ I was using my K10D with at Tamron Adaptall l

Re: Processing very old color movie film?

2007-09-24 Thread Scott Loveless
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > My dad found an old movie camera recently, and he is almost completely > certain > it contains unprocessed color movie film of my mom bringing me home from the > hospital shortly after I was born in 1978. > > I know from experience at the lab I used to work at, that o

RE: OT - Image repair

2007-09-24 Thread Bob W
> > >I'm sure the librarians would *love* to retain paper copies > indefinitely. > >Unfortunately in the real world somebody has to pay for all > that climate > >controlled storage spage, and what the librarians would like > to do doesn't > >come very high on the list of spending priorities. >

Re: Processing very old color movie film?

2007-09-24 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Processing very old color movie film? > My dad found an old movie camera recently, and he is almost completely > certain > it contains unprocessed color movie film of my mom bringing me home from > the > hospital shortly after I

RE: GESO - The Cabbagetown Blues

2007-09-24 Thread Bob W
Both good, but the first is excellent. In the 2nd the singer is too aware of the camera and that kind spoils it a bit. -- Bob > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of frank theriault > Sent: 24 September 2007 13:29 > To: Pentax-Discuss Ma

Re: Processing very old color movie film?

2007-09-24 Thread pnstenquist
The film is probably in a cartridge, so once it's rewound and removed from the camera, you should be able to determine what kind of film it is. Quite a few labs still process Ektachrome super 8 and 8mm film. Google turns up a bunch. Only one of those I found can process Kodachrome movie film, b

Re: Last Rose of the Summer

2007-09-24 Thread Bob Sullivan
Jens, Nice idea. I think #3 with only the rose stem in focus is the weakest. Of course, the bee and flower is the best. Regards, Bob S. On 9/24/07, Jens Bladt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > As I Have spent the day at home with a bad cold, I couldn't recist doing > thsi little series: > http://www.

A30

2007-09-24 Thread Frits Wüthrich
My sister finally replaced her malfunctioning film compact camera with a Pentax A30. She bought it at a local camera shop, who advised her this one. This had nothing to do with me, honest! The guy explained they were very pleased with Pentax. When something needs repair, just drop it off at the

PESO: Industrial Landscape

2007-09-24 Thread Ralf R. Radermacher
Been quite busy, lately, among other things with a small series of enablements for capturing audio to go with my photographs. More on that later. Here's one I took on Sunday in Belgium: http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/770012/display/10325452 As always, your comments and suggestions...

RE: PESO: Industrial Landscape

2007-09-24 Thread Bob W
I know what Peter Cook would say to that cow. Cook: Need I say with over much emphasis that it is in the leg division that you are deficient. Moore: The leg division? Cook: Yes, the leg division, Mr Spiggott. You are deficient in it to the tune of one. Your right leg, I like. I like your right

Re: Processing very old color movie film?

2007-09-24 Thread Mark Roberts
If it's from 1978 it's certainly color film: B&W movie film was quite hard to get at the time - I know because I shot some B&W Super-8 for a student film back then! Had to buy Fuji B&W movie film on special order and send it to Syracuse for processing. The sixty-four thousand dollar question is

Re: PESO - Spider Snail

2007-09-24 Thread Rebekah
Looks cool, I love the color of the snail. Very beautiful. Snails are so shy! rg2 On 9/24/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > In a message dated 9/23/2007 8:50:04 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Too bad about the OOF stalk! > > Kenneth Waller > http:/

Re: Processing very old color movie film?

2007-09-24 Thread P. J. Alling
I've seen these guys bandied about as one of the best places to find old film processing. http://rockymountainfilm.com/ I don't know weather they can do what is most likely K14 or E4, (or maybe even older process), films but you can e-mail them for information. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > My da

Re: RE: PESO: Industrial Landscape

2007-09-24 Thread Mark Roberts
Bob W wrote: >I know what Peter Cook would say to that cow. > >Cook: Need I say with over much emphasis that it is in the leg >division that you are deficient. > >Moore: The leg division? > >Cook: Yes, the leg division, Mr Spiggott. You are deficient in it to >the tune of one. Your right leg, I

Re: Processing very old color movie film?

2007-09-24 Thread pnstenquist
This outfit process Kodachrome Super 8 movie film: http://www.k14movies.com/ -- Original message -- From: Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > If it's from 1978 it's certainly color film: B&W movie film was quite > hard to get at the time - I know because I shot some

Re: Processing very old color movie film?

2007-09-24 Thread P. J. Alling
Back in 78 I think that E4 film was still available, maybe even prevalent. I don't remember exactly when E6 process was introduced, though it was around that period. Mark Roberts wrote: > If it's from 1978 it's certainly color film: B&W movie film was quite > hard to get at the time - I know be

Re: OT - Image repair

2007-09-24 Thread John Sessoms
From: mike wilson > John Graves wrote: > >> Given the number of OT's, I think it ok to add to the mix. Leroy >> Whitter is my great great grandfather and the person for whom my >> Grandfather was named. Although everyone who really know my >> Grandfather called him Roy, a source of great merr

Re: Processing very old color movie film?

2007-09-24 Thread Paul Sorenson
John - Unless you are *very* sure that the film has run all the way to the end, don't open the camera except in a darkroom or changing bag. Super 8 will be in a cartridge - standard 8mm is really "double 8" - 16mm film w/8mm sprocket holes on a 25 ft reel. You exposed one side of it, then fl

Re: Peso Stack o sticks

2007-09-24 Thread John Sessoms
From: ann sanfedele > That's one scary photo Dave! > Nice grab. > > ann (remembering scary logging trucks in BC and Alaska) Wait 'til you see one comin' down the road at ya' SIDEWAYS! ;-D -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO: Industrial Landscape

2007-09-24 Thread Cotty
On 24/09/07, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: >I know what Peter Cook would say to that cow. > >Cook: Need I say with over much emphasis that it is in the leg >division that you are deficient. > >Moore: The leg division? > >Cook: Yes, the leg division, Mr Spiggott. You are deficient in it to >

Re: Thinking of AF280T flash

2007-09-24 Thread Axel Belinfante
> William Robb wrote: > > Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > >> On Sep 24, 2007, at 7:54 AM, William Robb wrote: > >> > >>> ... If you can get a > >>> dedicated flash for Pentax that isn't TTL, and will talk to the > >>> electronics > >>> in the camera, I think that would be best from an ease of operation >

RE: RE: PESO: Industrial Landscape

2007-09-24 Thread Bob W
> > >I know what Peter Cook would say to that cow. > > > >Cook: Need I say with over much emphasis that it is in the leg > >division that you are deficient. > > > >Moore: The leg division? > > > >Cook: Yes, the leg division, Mr Spiggott. You are deficient in it to > >the tune of one. Your right

Re: Processing very old color movie film?

2007-09-24 Thread Mark Roberts
P. J. Alling wrote: >Back in 78 I think that E4 film was still available, maybe even >prevalent. I don't remember exactly when E6 process was introduced, >though it was around that period. Now you're making me feel old! (I think E6 took over around 1976) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDM

Pentax Big Glass on eBay

2007-09-24 Thread P. J. Alling
Not giving anything away since it's a buy it now, but heres something to point to if someone says Pentax doesn't have any long lenses available. (Get you checkbooks out). http://tinyurl.com/2xyq5s -- Remember, it’s pillage; then burn. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pd

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