Re: PESO - Bad Makeup

2008-03-08 Thread Tim Bray
On Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 11:49 PM, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm wondering if you think there should be any crop on this one, along with your general thoughts. Thinking generally... that picture is evil. -T -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: Quickie Mac screen calibration software which seems to work

2008-03-08 Thread Bob W
[...] I still wonder sometimes how different my life would have been if I had taken them up on the offer. William Robb but would untold wealth really have bought you happiness? Sure, you could have bought 40ft boats by the fleetload and sent them all to Norway just for the hell of it;

RE: PESO - Bad Makeup

2008-03-08 Thread Bob W
I'm wondering if you think there should be any crop on this one, along with your general thoughts. http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_5755a.htm My girlfiend's got a beard like that. Great photo though. No cropping needed. General thoughts? It must be confusing to be a baboon. Brightly

Re: K20D pictures

2008-03-08 Thread P. J. Alling
The only banding I see is a streak of blue/violet, that is the edge of a picture frame. I've seen some particularly awful artifacts in slightly underexposed 3200 shots from my *ist-Ds but hell they were under exposed I wouldn't expect particularly good results from anything under those

Re: Quickie Mac screen calibration software which seems to work

2008-03-08 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 11:38 PM, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Rick Womer Subject: Re: Quickie Mac screen calibration software which seems to work Calibrating a monitor with software is like measuring a car's speed by licking a finger

Re: GESO: See ya 'Liz

2008-03-08 Thread David J Brooks
Dave, i really like your night shots. This one is good. Dave On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 10:08 AM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: G'day All, I've put together a small 4 image gallery to put last nights PESO into a bit more context (~490kb page)

Re: more K20D autofocus adjustment results

2008-03-08 Thread David J Brooks
So my Pef's are compressed and my Nef's are not. My head hurts. LOL Dave On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 9:53 AM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 11:47 PM, Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't know whether the DNGs in the K20D are compressed or not. It

Re: Argh! Lost my lab!

2008-03-08 Thread David J Brooks
Might just work. The DNT lab was close by, but i found the quality went south when the partners split up and i feel DNT was left with far from qualified staff. Thats when i started to get pretty bad work. I started to use Franks guy downtown. Nice man, knowledgable and willing to spend the time

Peso Track side

2008-03-08 Thread David J Brooks
Escorted two loads to Buckingham Quebec this week. I noticed this on the second trip, in a small town on Hwy 148, called Masson. Old station, hard to get at with the snow piled up. I tried to get around but got stuck a few times. I cropped this one a bit closer, but i still wanted a feel of

Re: Battery Charger for K10D

2008-03-08 Thread David J Brooks
Our new mantra OhmOhmOhm, Dave On Thu, Feb 28, 2008 at 7:50 PM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 09:38 AM 29/02/2008, Cotty wrote: Oh yeah, and I plan to charge it to my credit card. Just thought I'd get the electrical puns started. I like to see an nice

Re: Boris - PESO/PAW - Week 06 through 08

2008-03-08 Thread David J Brooks
The firsdt two are very good. Needs a red sign. Just kidding Dave On Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 1:22 PM, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi! I am in permanent catching up mode... http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2008/03/paw-2008-week-06.html

Re: GESO - Music

2008-03-08 Thread David J Brooks
This is my fav, but they are all good. http://photos.drivingtheflies.com/index.php?page=album.7.78p=1 Is this the Tony Sweet, drop camera effect.?? Dave On Thu, Feb 28, 2008 at 2:57 PM, Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: a few shots of stuff you don't usually see from me:

Why i don't shoot weddings.

2008-03-08 Thread David J Brooks
Had a beer with a friend last night. They were at a relatives wedding last month, and the wife of a brother was asked to do the wedding photos. She has some sort of a non PS camera i'm lead to believe.:-) Anyway, he tells me last night, that NONE of the photos she took came out, Unknown if she

Re: PESO - Bad Makeup

2008-03-08 Thread David J Brooks
First thought, was maybe a tad off the left, but after looking at it for a while, i think its ok as is. Nice colours and sharpness to it Dave On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 2:49 AM, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm wondering if you think there should be any crop on this one, along with your

Re: Online Image Application

2008-03-08 Thread mike wilson
From: Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/03/06 Thu PM 10:35:01 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Online Image Application Bob W wrote: I thought some of you might find this interesting: http://a.viary.com/blog Cheers, Dave Who needs

Re: Finally back (webhost chronicles)

2008-03-08 Thread David Mann
John Celio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: About a week ago I started the process of moving my site to my new host, GoDaddy.com. A couple weeks before this, my boss had me set up an account for the business website with GoDaddy, and once I figured out how to navigate GoDaddy's labarynthine

Re: OT: Any US list members with knowledge abou the used(motor) yacht market?

2008-03-08 Thread keith_w
Pål Jensen wrote: - Original Message - From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] Boats are a bigger money looser than sports cars/racing, photography, women children combined. Reply: Due to the almost worthless dollar, the Grand Banks yachts are almost half price in the US

Re: PESO: Where's Grace

2008-03-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Jack. Yes, I can sit in my easy chair with the camera beside me and wait for her to do something interesting. Lots of fun. On Mar 7, 2008, at 11:24 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Great to be able to get a clean available light shot like that. Good natural looking image of a much loved grand

Re: Where's Grace

2008-03-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Christine. Wish I had some extra money as well. Longing for those DA* lenses. Paul On Mar 7, 2008, at 11:35 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Paul: Wow, another great one of Grace!!! Boy, this camera looks great. Sure wish I had some extra money. Cheers, Christine - Original

Re: The Mailman Cometh

2008-03-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
That's Jester. Not the mailman. Unless, of course, he already ate him. Good pic though. Paul On Mar 8, 2008, at 1:47 AM, William Robb wrote: I happened to be about today when the mailman delivered the required stack of Government issue junk mail. This photo opportunity was not to be

Re: PESO - Bad Makeup

2008-03-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
You could crop in tight on the top and the left, but it works as presented. I might look at a tight crop version if it were mine. Good shot. Paul On Mar 8, 2008, at 2:49 AM, Bruce Dayton wrote: I'm wondering if you think there should be any crop on this one, along with your general thoughts.

Re: PESO: Where's Grace

2008-03-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks. Good idea on the cloning. I'll do it. Paul On Mar 7, 2008, at 11:29 PM, David Savage wrote: At 01:11 PM 8/03/2008, Paul Stenquist wrote: Where's Grace. The old blanket over the head kid's game. ISO 1600, FA 50/1.4, [EMAIL PROTECTED]/13th second in a rather dark room, Cropped to abot

Re: PESO: Fashion Advice

2008-03-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
Pretty girl, nice light. I might crop some off the top, although I can see why you might choose to leave it as well. Paul On Mar 8, 2008, at 2:02 AM, Derby Chang wrote: Hi everyone, Have been flat-chat for the last few weeks, so haven't had the chance to comment on some nice pics I've

Re: Peso Track side

2008-03-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
Interesting and well exposed. That might be worth a trip back in the summer. Paul On Mar 8, 2008, at 6:17 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Escorted two loads to Buckingham Quebec this week. I noticed this on the second trip, in a small town on Hwy 148, called Masson. Old station, hard to get at

Re: Boris - PESO/PAW - Week 06 through 08

2008-03-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
I like week seven quite a lot. Very nice. Paul On Mar 8, 2008, at 6:26 AM, David J Brooks wrote: The firsdt two are very good. Needs a red sign. Just kidding Dave On Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 1:22 PM, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi! I am in permanent catching up mode...

Re: PESO - Bad Makeup

2008-03-08 Thread Jack Davis
Bruce, if this is full frame, then no I wouldn't crop. If you have cropped the right side, I'd add some back. If mine, I'd archive a companion version of just the face. Jack --- Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm wondering if you think there should be any crop on this one, along with

Re: Peso Track side

2008-03-08 Thread Jack Davis
I think you were successful! Like the curve of the road. Looks like a boarded up railroad station. Jack --- David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Escorted two loads to Buckingham Quebec this week. I noticed this on the second trip, in a small town on Hwy 148, called Masson. Old station,

Re: Problem Update: K20D and DA* 16-50 F2.8

2008-03-08 Thread Gianfranco Irlanda
Hi Joe, That's weird, I'm going to be in Torino during the same days... :-O I'm leaving on Wednesday morning, so I'll be there on Wednesday afternoon/evening and stay till Friday, I guess. I don't really know where I'm going to be during those days, we are looking for the locations of a short

Re: Getting Lots of Duplicate Posts I Feel Better!

2008-03-08 Thread Bob Sullivan
Yes, the list seems to have the hicups, about 48 hours between re-issue. Hope you are feeling better. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 10:40 PM, Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just got over a very, very bad case of the flu in looking at back email, I find I've got a lot of

Re: The Mailman Cometh

2008-03-08 Thread Bob Sullivan
He looks a bit sad... Did he know you weren't going to let him play catch and release with the mailman? Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 12:47 AM, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I happened to be about today when the mailman delivered the required stack of Government issue junk

Re: Peso Track side

2008-03-08 Thread David J Brooks
Thnaks Jack. Yes it is an old station boarded up. An older gentleman watched me take my pictures and spoke to me in French. I noded and smiled a lot. :-) Dave On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 8:00 AM, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think you were successful! Like the curve of the road. Looks

Re: Peso Track side

2008-03-08 Thread David J Brooks
Thanks Paul. I just might do that. The Ottawa valley and areas on the other side of the river have a lot of history and old dwellings. Its not to far away, about a 4 - 41/2 hour drive. Make a weekend of it. Dave On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 7:09 AM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: Boris - PESO/PAW - Week 06 through 08

2008-03-08 Thread Boris Liberman
Bob, I find vignetting (added in editing) to be very hmmm interesting hmmm visual tool. So, I added significant vignetting myself. Boris Bob Sullivan wrote: Boris, I don't understand week 7. It looks like very bad vignetting on the 2nd shot, but follows with a comment that you were using

Re: Boris - PESO/PAW - Week 06 through 08

2008-03-08 Thread Bob Sullivan
Boris, I don't understand week 7. It looks like very bad vignetting on the 2nd shot, but follows with a comment that you were using the 43mm limited. What did you do to the image? Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 5:26 AM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The firsdt two are very

Re: Boris - PESO/PAW - Week 06 through 08

2008-03-08 Thread Paul Sorenson
Boris - Week 7 - I am drawn to the second image more than the first. I like the starkness and the diagonals in the sand vs the grass. The first seems too busy. Week 8 - The Doorway. I like the concept of recording entries to old buildings. I'd like to move to the left a little more to see

Re: Costco slide scanning

2008-03-08 Thread Rebekah
Whose are back to front? wait, what? rg2 On 3/3/08, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: David J Brooks wrote: On Sun, Mar 2, 2008 at 7:21 PM, Rebekah [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bob, I JUST returned from Costco and have JUST popped the CD of my scanned slides into the computer. 29

Re: Why i don't shoot weddings.

2008-03-08 Thread Rebekah
ouch. I'd love to shoot a wedding, but not as the official photographer, more for my own enjoyment. That sure seems like a weighty responsibility! rg2 On 3/8/08, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Had a beer with a friend last night. They were at a relatives wedding last month, and the

Re: Why i don't shoot weddings.

2008-03-08 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: David J Brooks Subject: Why i don't shoot weddings. Had a beer with a friend last night. They were at a relatives wedding last month, and the wife of a brother was asked to do the wedding photos. She has some sort of a non PS camera i'm lead to

Re: Battery Charger for K10D

2008-03-08 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: David J Brooks Subject: Re: Battery Charger for K10D Our new mantra OhmOhmOhm, Watts this? Are we feeling a bit wired? Needing to feel more grounded? Don't worry, its a common affliction. Sorry Normally I try to insulate you from this

Re: The Mailman Cometh

2008-03-08 Thread Christian
William Robb wrote: I happened to be about today when the mailman delivered the required stack of Government issue junk mail. This photo opportunity was not to be missed. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/the_mailman.html This was shot with the K20, and Nokton 58mm/1.4. ISO

Re: The Mailman Cometh

2008-03-08 Thread Christine Aguila
William: Very handsome dog. Another nice one. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Kristi Fraser [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 12:47 AM Subject: The Mailman

Re: Peso Track side

2008-03-08 Thread Christine Aguila
David: Good one. I like the crop as is, and I think it's probably best in color. cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax Discuss pdml@pdml.net Cc: Barbara Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Harry Bolton [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Yvette Sheppard

Re: Fashion Advice

2008-03-08 Thread Christine Aguila
Derby: Very nice. Lovely light. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pdml Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 1:02 AM Subject: PESO: Fashion Advice Hi everyone, Have been flat-chat for the last few

Re: PESO - Bad Makeup

2008-03-08 Thread Christine Aguila
Bruce: I like it as is. Very nice color composition. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 1:49 AM Subject: PESO - Bad Makeup I'm wondering if you think there should be

Re: Why i don't shoot weddings.

2008-03-08 Thread Rick Womer
An Ouzi is what you get when you cross an Uzi with a bottle of Ouzo. --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't shoot weddings anymore, as my temptaton at the last few was to use an Ouzi rather than a Pentax. But that not got anything to do with this.

Re: The Mailman Cometh

2008-03-08 Thread William Robb
On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 6:03 AM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's Jester. Not the mailman. Unless, of course, he already ate him. Good pic though. Paul He was staring intently at the mailman, not with bad intent, but lot's of doggie interest to be sure. The Nokton is a pretty

Re: Getting Lots of Duplicate Posts I Feel Better!

2008-03-08 Thread Rick Womer
Yes, it's been going on for a couple of weeks--along with massive weekend surges of messages posted earlier in the week. I think Doug may be doing some of his experiments warping space/time again. Rick --- Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just got over a very, very bad case of the

Re: The Mailman Cometh

2008-03-08 Thread William Robb
On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 7:21 AM, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: He looks a bit sad... Did he know you weren't going to let him play catch and release with the mailman? I think he knew that he wasn't going to get the chance. That's the famous aloof Rottweiler stare that they use to make

Re: The Mailman Cometh

2008-03-08 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Christine Aguila Subject: Re: The Mailman Cometh William: Very handsome dog. Another nice one. Cheers, Christine Thanks Christine William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: The Mailman Cometh

2008-03-08 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Christian Subject: Re: The Mailman Cometh William Robb wrote: I happened to be about today when the mailman delivered the required stack of Government issue junk mail. This photo opportunity was not to be missed.

Re: PESO - Bad Makeup

2008-03-08 Thread P. J. Alling
You could crop it much tighter but it's fine the way it is. An aside, it's a good thing for him that most animals are colorblind... Bruce Dayton wrote: I'm wondering if you think there should be any crop on this one, along with your general thoughts. Pentax K10D, Sigma 100-300/4 EX @ 300mm,

Re: Why i don't shoot weddings.

2008-03-08 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Rick Womer Subject: Re: Why i don't shoot weddings. An Ouzi is what you get when you cross an Uzi with a bottle of Ouzo. HAR William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: PESO - Just for comparison - The Grabber

2008-03-08 Thread Adam Maas
On 3/7/08, keith_w [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Adam Maas wrote: PJ Alling was interested in seeing some Nikon high ISO shots. This one's somewhere over 3200 (IIRC it was at 6400) unfortunately Flickr won't display EXIF info it doesn't understand and the D300 reports ISO's over 3200 as Hi

Re: Argh! Lost my lab!

2008-03-08 Thread Adam Maas
What happened to Aaron? Is he out of the photography business? I do my own BW, but I wouldn't want to dev for others, my process is a little quirky. -Adam On 3/7/08, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And Brother Aaron was the only reliable develop source i had. My attempts were

Re: Why i don't shoot weddings.

2008-03-08 Thread Carlos Royo
Rebekah escribió: ouch. I'd love to shoot a wedding, but not as the official photographer, more for my own enjoyment. That sure seems like a weighty responsibility! I was once the official photographer at a wedding. Everything turned out well and everyone liked the photos, but I wouldn't

Re: Peso Track side

2008-03-08 Thread Rebekah
Great one, definitely makes it feel old and lonely to me and I also like the curving rails. rg2 On 3/8/08, Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: David: Good one. I like the crop as is, and I think it's probably best in color. cheers, Christine - Original Message - From:

Re: The Mailman Cometh

2008-03-08 Thread David J Brooks
On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 10:16 AM, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 7:21 AM, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: He looks a bit sad... Did he know you weren't going to let him play catch and release with the mailman? I think he knew that he wasn't going

Re: PESO - Just for comparison - The Grabber

2008-03-08 Thread David J Brooks
On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 10:21 AM, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Frank actually would probably enjoy the show, it's mostly BW street work, at Gorilla Monsoon this month ;-) He was a wrestler at one time, was he not.:-) Nice shot Adam. The noise level is quite good. Not that i';m going

Re: The Mailman Cometh

2008-03-08 Thread Rebekah
That look would certainly stop a few junk-mailers in their tracks ;) What a beautiful dog, and great picture. rg2 On 3/8/08, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Christine Aguila Subject: Re: The Mailman Cometh William: Very handsome dog. Another

Re: PESO - Bad Makeup

2008-03-08 Thread Christian
For the record, I like it as is too. Striking animal. -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net David J Brooks wrote: First thought, was maybe a tad off the left, but after looking at it for a while, i think its ok as is. Nice colours and sharpness to it Dave On Sat, Mar 8,

Re: The Mailman Cometh

2008-03-08 Thread Doug Franklin
David J Brooks wrote: On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 10:16 AM, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think he knew that he wasn't going to get the chance. That's the famous aloof Rottweiler stare that they use to make people nervous. Thanks for looking I thought is was nervopuse sheep.:-0

Re: Battery Charger for K10D

2008-03-08 Thread Bob Sullivan
I don't know Bill. You currently sound pretty charged up about it. Are you alternating between positive and negative about this mantra? Stop resisting an go with the flow! Ohm...Ohm...Ohm Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 8:19 AM, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original

Re: Getting Lots of Duplicate Posts I Feel Better

2008-03-08 Thread Bob Sullivan
Doug has to stop running the toaster and the Time/Space experiments at the same time. He's blowing too many fuses... Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 9:06 AM, Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, it's been going on for a couple of weeks--along with massive weekend surges of messages

K20D AF calibration data

2008-03-08 Thread Dario Bonazza
By using Tim Jackson's chart (thanks Rick for reminding me that!) I've got the following calibration settings for the K20D: DA 12-24 = -6 DA 16-45 = 0 DA* 50-135 = -3 FA 31 = -10 (and it's not enough!) FA 50/1.7 = -10 FA 50/1.4 = -10 FA* 85/1.4 = -9 FA 24-90 = -6 F* 300/4.5 = -4 So my lenses

Re: Why i don't shoot weddings.

2008-03-08 Thread Jim Apilado
Back before I knew better, I took my Yashicamat camera to a wedding of a co-worker. I took pictures at the same time as the hired photographer was taking the formal photos at the altar. Managed to get 5 shots before he told me that I couldn't photograph. Turned out that the pro had

Re: Why i don't shoot weddings.

2008-03-08 Thread Jim Apilado
There are a lot of amateur photographers who make the jump to professional wedding photographer. I've done dozens of weddings over the past 30 years. Still an amateur, and still shooting film ONLY at weddings. Have had lots of good food and good beer. Jim A. On Mar 8, 2008, at 6:28

Peso ~ another underexposed mammal photo :)

2008-03-08 Thread Francis
I like under exposing things :-) http://www.islandlight.ca/index.php?image_id=552 Cheers, Francis -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: Getting Lots of Duplicate Posts I Feel Better

2008-03-08 Thread Doug Brewer
On Mar 8, 2008, at 11:58 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Doug has to stop running the toaster and the Time/Space experiments at the same time. He's blowing too many fuses... Regards, Bob S. dude. we gotta have toast. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: K20D AF calibration data

2008-03-08 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Dario Bonazza Subject: K20D AF calibration data By using Tim Jackson's chart (thanks Rick for reminding me that!) I've got the following calibration settings for the K20D: DA 12-24 = -6 DA 16-45 = 0 DA* 50-135 = -3 FA 31 = -10 (and it's not enough!)

Re: PESO - Bad Makeup

2008-03-08 Thread Bruce Dayton
Much thanks Bob, for the thoughts. -- Best regards, Bruce Saturday, March 8, 2008, 1:13:36 AM, you wrote: I'm wondering if you think there should be any crop on this one, along with your general thoughts. http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_5755a.htm BW My girlfiend's got a beard

Re: Peso Track side

2008-03-08 Thread Bruce Dayton
Nice angle on it. I think BW might be better for your stated goal. -- Best regards, Bruce Saturday, March 8, 2008, 3:17:04 AM, you wrote: DJB Escorted two loads to Buckingham Quebec this week. I noticed this on DJB the second trip, in a small town on Hwy 148, called Masson. DJB Old station,

Re: PESO: Fashion Advice

2008-03-08 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hello Derby, I like the lighting and mood presented. Nicely captured. I think I would crop some off the top - it is too empty up there. -- Best regards, Bruce Friday, March 7, 2008, 11:02:11 PM, you wrote: DC Hi everyone, DC Have been flat-chat for the last few weeks, so haven't had the

Re: PESO - Bad Makeup

2008-03-08 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Bruce Dayton Brightly BW coloured face, brightly coloured arse. Sounds like no, I just can't go there. WW -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

Re: Where's Grace

2008-03-08 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hello Paul, I'm the opposite - spent the money on the DA* lenses, and now longing for the K20D - sometime when I have the money... Keep up the good work. -- Best regards, Bruce Saturday, March 8, 2008, 3:59:37 AM, you wrote: PS Thanks Christine. Wish I had some extra money as well. Longing

Re: Why i don't shoot weddings.

2008-03-08 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hello Rebekah, I have to chuckle, you don't shoot weddings for enjoyment...that is for guests. I can say that after shooting a bunch, it does seem less stressful, or perhaps you are able to handle the stress much better. -- Best regards, Bruce Saturday, March 8, 2008, 6:28:35 AM, you wrote:

Re: PESO - Bad Makeup

2008-03-08 Thread Bruce Dayton
Touche - thanks. -- Best regards, Bruce Saturday, March 8, 2008, 7:17:39 AM, you wrote: PJA You could crop it much tighter but it's fine the way it is. An aside, PJA it's a good thing for him that most animals are colorblind... PJA Bruce Dayton wrote: I'm wondering if you think there

Re: Why i don't shoot weddings.

2008-03-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
I've done a half dozen or so over the years. It's much less stressful with digital than it was with film. Particularly if you bring a laptop or portable drive and back up your full cards. Paul On Mar 8, 2008, at 10:31 AM, Carlos Royo wrote: Rebekah escribió: ouch. I'd love to shoot a

Re: Getting Lots of Duplicate Posts I Feel Better

2008-03-08 Thread Scott Loveless
Doug Brewer wrote: On Mar 8, 2008, at 11:58 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Doug has to stop running the toaster and the Time/Space experiments at the same time. He's blowing too many fuses... Regards, Bob S. dude. we gotta have toast. Something is toasted. -- Scott Loveless

Re: PESO - Bad Makeup

2008-03-08 Thread Bruce Dayton
Thanks, Christian - I appreciate your opinion. -- Best regards, Bruce Saturday, March 8, 2008, 7:21:22 AM, you wrote: C For the record, I like it as is too. Striking animal. C -- C Christian C http://photography.skofteland.net C David J Brooks wrote: First thought, was maybe a tad off

Re: K20D AF calibration data

2008-03-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
So far, of four lenses tested, my largest derivation was the FA50 at -4. I had a couple pluses and a couple minuses. Paul On Mar 8, 2008, at 12:06 PM, Dario Bonazza wrote: By using Tim Jackson's chart (thanks Rick for reminding me that!) I've got the following calibration settings for the

Re: K20D AF calibration data

2008-03-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
I agree. Or at least a baseline adjustment. Paul On Mar 8, 2008, at 12:33 PM, William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Dario Bonazza Subject: K20D AF calibration data By using Tim Jackson's chart (thanks Rick for reminding me that!) I've got the following calibration

Re: Peso ~ another underexposed mammal photo :)

2008-03-08 Thread Rebekah
I like your underexposure too. Makes it look like camouflage :) rg2 On 3/8/08, Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I like under exposing things :-) http://www.islandlight.ca/index.php?image_id=552 Cheers, Francis -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: The Mailman Cometh

2008-03-08 Thread keith_w
William Robb wrote: I happened to be about today when the mailman delivered the required stack of Government issue junk mail. This photo opportunity was not to be missed. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/the_mailman.html This was shot with the K20, and Nokton 58mm/1.4. ISO

Re: Getting Lots of Duplicate Posts I Feel Better!

2008-03-08 Thread Doug Brewer
On Mar 7, 2008, at 11:40 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: I just got over a very, very bad case of the flu in looking at back email, I find I've got a lot of duplicate pdml posts. Anyone having the same problems? Other problems? Will it all get better? Do we have PDML flu here too?

Re: Why i don't shoot weddings.

2008-03-08 Thread keith_w
William Robb wrote: [...] I don't shoot weddings anymore, as my temptaton at the last few was to use an Ouzi rather than a Pentax. But that not got anything to do with this. William Robb An Ouzi? If you meant Ouzo, yeah, you're right. it's better to drink yourself to oblivion than

Re: The Mailman Cometh

2008-03-08 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: keith_w Subject: Re: The Mailman Cometh My oh my! That's one handsome dog! Thanks Keith. He just keeps gettin prettier day by day. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: K20D AF calibration data

2008-03-08 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist Subject: Re: K20D AF calibration data So far, of four lenses tested, my largest derivation was the FA50 at -4. I had a couple pluses and a couple minuses. That sounds like as properly calibrated a camera as one could hope for. Not being

Re: The Mailman Cometh

2008-03-08 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Rebekah Subject: Re: The Mailman Cometh That look would certainly stop a few junk-mailers in their tracks ;) I may have to sic him on a few. I get fat too much junk mail. What a beautiful dog, and great picture. Thank you Rebekah bill -- PDML

Re: The Mailman Cometh

2008-03-08 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: David J Brooks Subject: Re: The Mailman Cometh Good shot Bill. Nice lens Thanks Dave bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above

Re: Where's Grace

2008-03-08 Thread Ken Waller
Wonderful capture Paul. I continue to be amazed @ the hi ISO results ! I'm being drawn. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: Where's Grace Where's Grace. The old blanket over the head kid's

Re: PESO - Bad Makeup

2008-03-08 Thread AlunFoto
2008/3/8, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED]: General thoughts? It must be confusing to be a baboon. Brightly coloured face, brightly coloured arse. It would be very easy to get the 2 mixed up. Truly confusing. Especially since it's not a baboon, but a mandrill. :-) Jostein --

Re: PESO - Bad Makeup

2008-03-08 Thread AlunFoto
2008/3/8, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I'm wondering if you think there should be any crop on this one, I don't think so. along with your general thoughts. Odd expression... But then again odd makeup too... :-) Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com --

Re: K20D focus adjustment

2008-03-08 Thread Ken Waller
- Original Message - From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 7:31 PM Subject: Re: K20D focus adjustment On Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 7:46 AM, Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mar 4, 2008, at 5:48, David J

Re: PESO - Bad Makeup

2008-03-08 Thread Ken Waller
Since you asked Yeah I think a crop along the bottom edge, removing enough to place the edge @ the intersection of the branch paw would be a slight improvement. And then clone out the remnants of the green leaf under the left arm. Nice capture with good color rendition. Kenneth Waller

Re: PESO - Bad Makeup

2008-03-08 Thread Doug Brewer
On Mar 8, 2008, at 1:31 PM, AlunFoto wrote: 2008/3/8, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED]: General thoughts? It must be confusing to be a baboon. Brightly coloured face, brightly coloured arse. It would be very easy to get the 2 mixed up. Truly confusing. Especially since it's not a baboon, but a

Re: more K20D autofocus adjustment results

2008-03-08 Thread Ken Waller
My head hurts. Maybe its compressed? Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: more K20D autofocus adjustment results So my Pef's are compressed and my Nef's are not. My head hurts. LOL Dave On

Re: Peso Track side

2008-03-08 Thread Ken Waller
Nice composition, but I prefer my snow white. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Peso Track side Escorted two loads to Buckingham Quebec this week. I noticed this on the second trip, in a small town on

Re: Battery Charger for K10D

2008-03-08 Thread Ken Waller
Thanks Bill.. I got a chrge out of this Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Battery Charger for K10D - Original Message - From: David J Brooks Subject: Re: Battery Charger for K10D

Re: Why i don't shoot weddings.

2008-03-08 Thread DagT
The Yashica-Mat camera is great for that use as it is almost completely quiet. One of the very few times I have been fooled to take pictures during a wedding (it was my brother) they didn´t want to be distracted by cameras during the ceremony, so I got a seat in front in the church and

RE: PESO - Bad Makeup

2008-03-08 Thread Bob W
2008/3/8, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED]: General thoughts? It must be confusing to be a baboon. Brightly coloured face, brightly coloured arse. It would be very easy to get the 2 mixed up. Truly confusing. Especially since it's not a baboon, but a mandrill. :-) Jostein

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