DpMagic supports now K20D PEF and supposedly all DNG files.

For those interested http://www.dpmagic.com/features.html -- Thibault Massart aka Thibouille -- Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml

Re: PESO: Squash

On Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:06:42 +0800, "David Savage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > At 12:00 PM 24/06/2008, Brian Walters wrote: > >I suck as a vege gardener > > His cannabis plants on the other hand... > > Dave :-D Purely for personal use, you understand. :-)> Cheers Brian +++

Re: On the issue of blown highlights!

- Original Message - From: "David Savage" Subject: Re: On the issue of blown highlights! > > ...and then there is the issue of all that snow for 60% of the year. > We don't like being reminded of that at this time of year. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.

Re: GIMP question

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Please don't take offense, but the real question is why would any serious > photographer subject their file to GIMP? > Paul None taken, Paul. However I use GIMP as a complementary software for the LightRoom. I cannot justify buying full PhotoShop and find Elements too

Re: GFM 2008 - The premiere

Great many thanks, Tall Guy! For those of us who cannot travel as far this is priceless... For some odd reason I was thinking that if a massive Canon or Nikon sales force would come on site, it might have caused a significant decrease in our ranks ;-). I do want to see more of your video work,

Re: On the issue of blown highlights!

At 09:40 AM 24/06/2008, William Robb wrote: >- Original Message - >From: "Bob W" > > > I would think that on the street, the brightest parts of the > >> scene will be building walls and > >> the like. > > > > Usually white-painted woodwork or people's clothes - white shirts etc. > >Obviousl

RE: Value of a 50mm, f/1.4, Pentax SMC Takumar M42 lens?

they dont, smc-a 50 1.4 used around $180, the FA around $220 new. Some people actually prefer the manual focus lenses for manual focussing usage. JC OCONNELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of P. J. Alling Sent: Tuesday, J

Re: PESO: Squash

At 12:00 PM 24/06/2008, Brian Walters wrote: >I suck as a vege gardener His cannabis plants on the other hand... Dave :-D -- 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 fol

Re: Value of a 50mm, f/1.4, Pentax SMC Takumar M42 lens?

Heck, why do SMCP-A 50 f1.4 lenses sell used for more than the FA 50 f1.4 lenses new? They're nice lenses but optically they are pretty much the same lens. Beaker wrote: > The lens in question sold for something like $46.00, > sluggish aperture, and all. > Glad someone else got to win it. > Won

Re: PESO: Squash

On Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:20:58 -0700 (PDT), "Jack Davis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > The poppy talk got me in my normally 30 min flower mode, so I'll relieved > it by shooting this. > Zucchini blossom from wife's veg garden. A couple days ago she picked a > zucchini which had been missed. It was abou

Re: Firefox Bug?

I checked that on my setup and it's not the issue. Cheers, Dave At 11:44 AM 24/06/2008, P. J. Alling wrote: >Is it possible that you've somehow managed to tell Firefox to not >display any photos from your site? It will do that you know. > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Or maybe it's an iWeb bug,

Re: Firefox Bug?

Is it possible that you've somehow managed to tell Firefox to not display any photos from your site? It will do that you know. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Or maybe it's an iWeb bug, or a Paul Stenquist web. But whatever the cause, > I'm annoyed. I prepared a little web page for an ad photo biz I

Re: Firefox Bug?

http://www.conceptrescue.com - In outdated Netscape 7.2 the page comes up fine. There seemed to be only one page. Is this correct? Joe -- 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

Re: Firefox Bug?

Scott Loveless wrote: > Hey, Paul! > > http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/27819/fix-iweb-and-firefox-3 Ironically enough, the original iWeb gallery works fine in Opera 9.5 ... the download page for that patch, however, does /not/ work in Opera 9.5. :-) -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pen

Re: GESO - more New York

On Jun 23, 2008, at 9:37 PM, William Robb wrote: > > - Original Message - > From: "Doug Brewer" > Subject: Re: GESO - more New York > > >> >> Do I really need two kidneys? >> > > Just make sure you don't sell the good one > > William Robb okey doke. Now, was that my right or your rig

Re: Squash

On Jun 23, 2008, at 7:58 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > Unusual blossom, well seen & captured. indeed. Might try a little compositional crop, but you have the exposure spot on. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDM

Re: Firefox Bug?

Thanks Scott. That should do the trick. And thanks to Bill for responding as well. The PDML is amazing. Paul -- Original message -- From: Scott Loveless <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Hey, Paul! > > http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/27819/fix-iweb-and-firefox-3 > > --

Re: Firefox Bug?

Hey, Paul! http://www.macupdate.com/info.php/id/27819/fix-iweb-and-firefox-3 -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- 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 abo

Re: Squash

Nice of you to comment, Ken. Thanks! Jack --- On Mon, 6/23/08, Ken Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Ken Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: Squash > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Monday, June 23, 2008, 4:58 PM > Unusual blossom, well seen & captured. > > Kenneth Waller

Re: Firefox Bug?

William Robb wrote: > - Original Message - > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Subject: Firefox Bug? > > >> Or maybe it's an iWeb bug, or a Paul Stenquist web. But whatever the cause, >> I'm annoyed. I >> prepared a little web page for an ad photo biz I call conceptrescue.com. I >> hoste

RE: On the issue of blown highlights!

> > > > I would think that on the street, the brightest parts of the > >> scene will be building walls and > >> the like. > > > > Usually white-painted woodwork or people's clothes - white > shirts etc. > > Obviously we don't wear clothes here, or paint our buildings. > in a well-ordere

RE: Value of a 50mm, f/1.4, Pentax SMC Takumar M42 lens?

I can remember about 10 years ago stone mint ones going for $46. NOW stone mint ones can easily pull over $100. Thing is stone mint ones are few and far between today. JC OCONNELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Beaker

Re: Frank's First Ride

This is rather late in coming, but thanks to everyone who took the time to look, and a bigger thanks to everyone who commented so kindly about it. Godders, your remitance will bein the mail tomorrow William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listi

Re: GESO - more New York

- Original Message - From: "Doug Brewer" Subject: Re: GESO - more New York > > Do I really need two kidneys? > Just make sure you don't sell the good one William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: On the issue of blown highlights!

- Original Message - From: "Bob W" Subject: RE: On the issue of blown highlights! > > I would think that on the street, the brightest parts of the >> scene will be building walls and >> the like. > > Usually white-painted woodwork or people's clothes - white shirts etc. Obviously w

Re: Firefox Bug?

- Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Firefox Bug? > Or maybe it's an iWeb bug, or a Paul Stenquist web. But whatever the cause, > I'm annoyed. I > prepared a little web page for an ad photo biz I call conceptrescue.com. I > hosted it at .mac > and redirected http

Re: On the issue of blown highlights!

I haven't seen anyone mention this on this thread so I thought I'd add my $.02 Don't forget your in-camera histogram. I usually check mine at the start of a series of the same basic shot. Check not only the RGB combo but also the individual Red, Green & Blue channels. I've gotten shot with blow

Re: On the issue of blown highlights!

Hello Christine, I've found that NOT blowing the highlights works best . Seems that you are treading into territory that has long been one of the most important to photographers from way back. If you ever shot slide film, the digital issues would feel similar - not exactly the same, but the rang

Re: PESO: Pecking Order

Fun shot, fun sound clip. On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 11:27 AM, Bruce Dayton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Funny, that is how it hit me, too. Nice shot, BTW. > > -- > Best regards, > Bruce > > > Monday, June 23, 2008, 9:06:44 AM, you wrote: > > DS> I like the lines & colour very much. > > DS> This lin

Re: Value of a 50mm, f/1.4, Pentax SMC Takumar M42 lens?

The lens in question sold for something like $46.00, sluggish aperture, and all. Glad someone else got to win it. Wonder what the attraction was. Cheers Mike On Jun 21, 2008, at 7:55 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > What it should sell for what it's worth and what it does sell for are > three differ

Re: GFM 2008 - The premiere

Very well done Cotty (really didn't expect any thing less from you) Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "Cotty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: GFM 2008 - The premiere > Some of you know I was shooting some videotape at GFM this year. Here's > a couple

Firefox Bug?

Or maybe it's an iWeb bug, or a Paul Stenquist web. But whatever the cause, I'm annoyed. I prepared a little web page for an ad photo biz I call conceptrescue.com. I hosted it at .mac and redirected http://www.conceptrescue.com to the site. It worked fine on every browser. Then along came Firef

Re: Squash

How big are your zucchini's Mark ! Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "Jack Davis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: PESO: Squash > The poppy talk got me in my normally 30 min flower mode, so I'll relieved > it by shooting this. > Zucchini blossom from

Re: Squash

Unusual blossom, well seen & captured. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "Jack Davis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: PESO: Squash > The poppy talk got me in my normally 30 min flower mode, so I'll relieved > it by shooting this. > Zucchini blossom f

Re: I am such a terrible businessperson

Only has to be good enough to have a buyer. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "Bob W" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: I am such a terrible businessperson >> (granted, the photo must be good) > > Where on Earth did you get that idea? > > Bob >

Re: GESO - more New York

On Jun 23, 2008, at 3:56 PM, Cotty wrote: > On 23/6/08, Doug Brewer, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> I could use another trip to NYC. Anyone want to sponsor me? > > Please let me know if you head back, I would like to do the same, > maybe > this year. Will do. I can't guarantee I can deliver

Re: GESO - more New York

On Jun 22, 2008, at 11:59 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > Wonderfully crisp, clear, colorful images. > > The Journal Square shots really brought back memories - I grew up > in Bayonne > (the next town south of Jersey City) & spent a lot of time in Journal > Square. > > Thanks for posting ! > > Kenneth

RE: PESO 2008 - 92-97 - GDG

The first picture, the place settings, is very interesting and unusual - well seen. Lovely composition and beautifully presented. The shrubbery one is quite nice too, but I feel as though we've seen the others from you before, and that they're not adding to what you've already done well. Bob > -

PESO 2008 - 92-97 - GDG

A few photos, in no particular order, that I've been working on since the recent California heat wave stopped hammering on me ... http://homepage.mac.com/godders/95-places.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/godders/93-youth.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/godders/97-leaf.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/godders

Re: PESO: Squash

Thanks much, Bruce! Jack --- On Mon, 6/23/08, Bruce Dayton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Bruce Dayton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: PESO: Squash > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Monday, June 23, 2008, 11:35 AM > Very well done, Jack. Not a particular blossom that is seen > o

Re: PESO: Success!

Appreciated comments, Ken. Jack --- On Mon, 6/23/08, Ken Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Ken Waller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: PESO: Success! > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Monday, June 23, 2008, 2:24 PM > Very nice Jack. Wonderful exposure to keep the details in >

RE: GESO: Cadiz

> he sees value in my photos, and that there's consistency in my > results. that's an interesting observation and something I've been thinking about in my own photos. To (mis?)quote Apocalypse Now! I don't see any method. By which I mean, I don't think I could point at something and say that it su

Re: GFM 2008 - The premiere

On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 4:27 PM, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 23/6/08, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>> >>> >>> Enjoy :) >> >> >>Where the heck did you find these people? How much did you pay them >>for this? Who's the tall g

Re: GFM 2008 - The premiere

I;m with Frank, watching that made me sad i could not make it this year, and will try reay hard next year.:-) Jack, you might as well wait for a while to call AMW, Frank and i are still up here. To quote hammer, Can't touch this. Do Do Do Do, Do Do, Do Do. Dave On Mon, Jun 23,

Re: GFM 2008 - The premiere

On 23/6/08, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: >Even the >music doesn't dissuade my desire for an appearance... I can try harder! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pen

Re: GESO: Chicago Cubs & White Sox Crosstown Game June 22, 2008

On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 4:03 PM, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On 23/6/08, Christine Aguila, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>Hey, big thanks, Cotty for your kind remarks. I did truly mean it as a >>little treat for folks, but I wanted to do a good job as well, so your >>comments mean a lot.

Re: GFM 2008 - The premiere

Cotty wrote: > Some of you know I was shooting some videotape at GFM this year. Here's > a couple of minutes of silliness at the swinging bridge, quick and dirty > version, apologies for the rough edges. > > > > Enjoy :) > > I enjoyed. Love the throu

Re: PESO 2008 - 98 - GDG

On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 5:09 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Coming home from San Francisco a week or so ago ... > > http://homepage.mac.com/godders/98-train.jpg > Train - This Cafe Life 2008 > Olympus E-1 + ZD 35mm f/3.5 Macro > ISO 100 @ f/5 @ 1/320 sec > > Comments and critique

Re: GFM 2008 - The premiere

On 23/6/08, ann sanfedele, discombobulated, unleashed: >Fun stuff - I have no sound on my computer so don't know if there was >even more fun if you >could listen Believe me Ann, you'd feel right at home with the music ;) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche |

Re: GFM 2008 - The premiere

On 23/6/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED], discombobulated, unleashed: >And the music works nicely. Hippy! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pd

Re: GFM 2008 - The premiere

On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 5:21 PM, Walter Hamler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Most excellent work Cotty! > I was looking at the newest Canon today thinking I might try one. > After watching your video I decided I couldn't do it Long Live > Pentax and PDML !! :-) > That's the spirit, Walt! chee

Re: PESO: Success!

Very nice Jack. Wonderful exposure to keep the details in the petals. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "Jack Davis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: PESO: Success! > Congratulation! You're the proud parent of at least one beautiful golden > Calif

RE: On the issue of blown highlights!

> I would think that on the street, the brightest parts of the > scene will be building walls and > the like. Usually white-painted woodwork or people's clothes - white shirts etc. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRI

Re: GFM 2008 - The premiere

Most excellent work Cotty! I was looking at the newest Canon today thinking I might try one. After watching your video I decided I couldn't do it Long Live Pentax and PDML !! :-) Walt On 6/23/08, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Some of you know I was shooting some videotape at GFM this ye

Re: Pecking Order

Great Catch ! Love the composition. Gotta love that cloud! The only nit I have is the harsh light, but you take what you get. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "Brian Walters" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: PESO: Pecking Order > Hi all > > These pel

Re: Chicago Cubs & White Sox Crosstown Game June 22, 2008

Great shots. And thank you Cubs, your wins help move the Tigers a few games closer to first place! Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "Christine Aguila" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: GESO: Chicago Cubs & White Sox Crosstown Game June 22, 2008 > Hi

Re: GFM 2008 - The premiere

Boohoohooo - so wanted to be there! Fun stuff - I have no sound on my computer so don't know if there was even more fun if you could listen ann Cotty wrote: >Some of you know I was shooting some videotape at GFM this year. Here's >a couple of minutes of silliness at the swinging bridge, quick

Re: GFM 2008 - The premiere

Cotty wrote: > Some of you know I was shooting some videotape at GFM this year. Here's > a couple of minutes of silliness at the swinging bridge, quick and dirty > version, apologies for the rough edges. > > > > Enjoy :) > Excellent work, Cotty! Rea

PESO 2008 - 98 - GDG

Coming home from San Francisco a week or so ago ... http://homepage.mac.com/godders/98-train.jpg Train - This Cafe Life 2008 Olympus E-1 + ZD 35mm f/3.5 Macro ISO 100 @ f/5 @ 1/320 sec Comments and critique always appreciated. enjoy Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http:/

PESO - Bree

Bree and her dog, Sacha. http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/PDMLPESO/photo#5215184476565989666 P645, 120 Macro, Kodak EPL cross processed. EPL does not cross process well. I've had much better luck with Astia. Took a bit of fiddling to get it to this point, and it's really grainy. -- Sc

Re: GFM 2008 - The premiere

Jack Davis wrote: > I think I'll alert "America's Most Wanted" and let them know I found them all. > Mark! -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, plea

Re: I am such a terrible businessperson

On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 2:29 PM, Norm Baugher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Sell a print for > $50.00, the perception is it's worth nothing; sell it for $1000 and the > perception is that it is fine art. (granted, the photo must be good) I knew there was a catch! Damn! cheers, frank -- "Sharpne

Re: GFM 2008 - The premiere

I think I'll alert "America's Most Wanted" and let them know I found them all. Jack (PS: thanks, Cotty) --- On Mon, 6/23/08, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: GFM 2008 - The premiere > To: "pentax list" > Date: Monday, June 23, 2008, 1:11 PM > Some

Re: GFM 2008 - The premiere

Well done, sir! Some great shooting and excellent editing. And the music works nicely. (The law of random synch comes through again:-). Paul -- Original message -- From: Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Some of you know I was shooting some videotape at GFM this year. He

Re: GFM 2008 - The premiere

Cotty: What fun! Hope your project goes well!!! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Cotty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "pentax list" Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 3:11 PM Subject: GFM 2008 - The premiere > Some of you know I was shooting some videotape at GFM this year. Here's

Re: GFM 2008 - The premiere

On 23/6/08, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: >> >> >> Enjoy :) > > >Where the heck did you find these people? How much did you pay them >for this? Who's the tall guy with the hat? I didn't find them, they found me! I paid in Bugles. No i

Re: New here with a favor to ask: Lightroom Beta 2 Invite?

On Jun 23, 2008, at 13:54, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > Heya Matt, > > I sent you an invitation. Enjoy! > I played with the Beta for a bit last week and found that (albeit with a much smaller library, so that could be it) it was MUCH faster. I'm looking forward to the real upgrade! -Charles

Re: GFM 2008 - The premiere

On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 4:11 PM, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Some of you know I was shooting some videotape at GFM this year. Here's > a couple of minutes of silliness at the swinging bridge, quick and dirty > version, apologies for the rough edges. > >

Re: GFM 2008 - The premiere

On 23/6/08, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: >> > >Gawds, the music !! First thing I came to that worked. Blackbirds I think, circa 1974?? -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://w

Re: GFM 2008 - The premiere

On Jun 23, 2008, at 1:11 PM, Cotty wrote: > Some of you know I was shooting some videotape at GFM this year. > Here's > a couple of minutes of silliness at the swinging bridge, quick and > dirty > version, apologies for the rough edges. > > Gawds,

Re: GESO: Cadiz

On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 4:03 PM, frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I'm actually looking for a Juan Beuhler quote to go > on the bottom of my e-mails to replace my HCB "Sharpness" quote. Have > anything pithy to say? On second thought, perhaps if I could get a Juan Buhler quote? che

GFM 2008 - The premiere

Some of you know I was shooting some videotape at GFM this year. Here's a couple of minutes of silliness at the swinging bridge, quick and dirty version, apologies for the rough edges. Enjoy :) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, P

Re: GESO: Chicago Cubs & White Sox Crosstown Game June 22, 2008

On 23/6/08, Christine Aguila, discombobulated, unleashed: >Hey, big thanks, Cotty for your kind remarks. I did truly mean it as a >little treat for folks, but I wanted to do a good job as well, so your >comments mean a lot. If you're ever in Chicago, my husband & I could have a >cold beer wai

Re: On the issue of blown highlights!

- Original Message - From: "Godfrey DiGiorgi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Yes, DR decreases as ISO increases and there's not much you can > do about it. Big thanks, Godfrey. Didn't know the above. The schooling is much appreciated! > > For this reason, the methodology I find most useful si

Re: GESO: Cadiz

On Fri, Jun 20, 2008 at 12:43 PM, Juan Buhler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello all, > > This is my typical post that happens every one or two months. > Apologies for the on/off lurking. > > I'm just finished with a workshop with Alex Webb and Rebecca Norris > Webb in Cadiz, Spain. We shot for fou

Re: On the issue of blown highlights!

On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 2:10 PM, Christine Aguila <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Folks: > > 1) I'm having a devil of a time with blown highlights, especially in > challenging lighting situations. I've been trying to teach myself the Zone > System--and I think I've got the gist of it. But for st

Re: GESO: Cadiz

Hi Bob, Thanks! In general, the other people like my pictures. I was surprised to see that in a workshop of 20 people, I was the only one who constantly carried a camera, ready to shoot. I got some nice comments from Alex too, he compared my work with the work of some people it doesn't deserve to

Re: GESO - more New York

On 23/6/08, Doug Brewer, discombobulated, unleashed: >I could use another trip to NYC. Anyone want to sponsor me? Please let me know if you head back, I would like to do the same, maybe this year. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.c

Re: On the issue of blown highlights!

- Original Message - From: "Bob Sullivan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > You're shooting RAW PEP's or DNG's I hope. Regards, Bob S. Yep! Are PEPs peppy PEFs? ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, pl

Re: GESO: Chicago Cubs & White Sox Crosstown Game June 22, 2008

- Original Message - From: "Bob Sullivan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > The Cubs broke my heart in '69, almost being good. In 1969 I was 9 years old. Early in the baseball season, my parents bought me a Cubs jacket, which I loved and wore every day, even when it was warm out. Then one day

Re: On the issue of blown highlights!

You're shooting RAW PEP's or DNG's I hope. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 1:10 PM, Christine Aguila <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Folks: > > 1) I'm having a devil of a time with blown highlights, especially in > challenging lighting situations. I've been trying to teach myself the Z

Re: PESO - Winner, Toronto Bike Messenger of the Year Award!

Missed this one. Fun pic, nicely renderd. I can see why she might bring you to tears! Paul -- Original message -- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > On Jun 23, 2008, at 9:36 AM, frank theriault wrote: > > > One of my charges: > > > > http://tinyurl.co

Re: GESO: Chicago Cubs & White Sox Crosstown Game June 22, 2008

In the fifties, Brickhouse did the broadcasts for both the Cubs and White Sox on WGN. In my old neighborhood which was just five miles south of Comiskey, Cub fans were beaten. So loyalties were established early on! I still love to see the Cubs lose, and it warms my heart when they blow it all a

Re: I am such a terrible businessperson

LOL! Bob, you always make me laugh... Norm Bob W wrote: >> (granted, the photo must be good) >> > > Where on Earth did you get that idea? > > Bob > > >> -Original Message- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >> Behalf Of Norm Baugher >> Sent: 23 June 2008 19:3

Re: GESO: Chicago Cubs & White Sox Crosstown Game June 22, 2008

Christine, Technically, I'm a southsider but I'll support either team. And I like the old Wrigley Field ballpark a lot better than Sox park. The Cubs broke my heart in '69, almost being good. In the early days of TV, Cubs baseball games were the summer afternoon programing for WGN. Many the time I

Re: On the issue of blown highlights!

On Jun 23, 2008, at 11:10 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: > 1) I'm having a devil of a time with blown highlights, especially in > challenging lighting situations. I've been trying to teach myself > the Zone > System--and I think I've got the gist of it. But for street > photography, > things get

Re: On the issue of blown highlights!

Yes, thanks, I've been adding bracketing to the mix. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "J. C. O'Connell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Pentax-Discuss Mail List'" Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 2:06 PM Subject: RE: On the issue of blown highlights! > with digital, frames are almos

Re: On the issue of blown highlights!

- Original Message - From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > This is, I think, the best metering strategy. > Meter the brightest area of the scene that you want to hold detail and set > it to Zone VIII > (meter it and open up 3 stops) Ah, yes, this is very helpful. Big thanks. It's

RE: On the issue of blown highlights!

with digital, frames are almost free, bracket on 1/2 stop critical shots with RAW and solve the probems later. JC OCONNELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- 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

Re: On the issue of blown highlights!

- Original Message - From: "Christine Aguila" Subject: On the issue of blown highlights! > > 3) Also, I've been metering for highlights more, then using Lightroom to > bump up the shadows, which seems to work, but does anyone have any other > suggestions? This is, I think, the best me

Re: PESO: Pecking Order

On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 8:44 AM, Brian Walters <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi all > > These pelicans and gulls get a free feed of fish scraps every day from a > seafood restaurant on the waterfront. It turns into a frenzy of > snapping beaks and flapping wings with the gulls not really getting >

Re: I am such a terrible businessperson

LOL! G On Jun 23, 2008, at 11:51 AM, Bob W wrote: >> (granted, the photo must be good) > > Where on Earth did you get that idea? > > Bob > >> -Original Message- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On >> Behalf Of Norm Baugher >> Sent: 23 June 2008 19:30 >> To: Pentax-Di

Re: On the issue of blown highlights!

- Original Message - From: "Bob W" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The Perfect Exposure by Jim > Zuckerman. Mostly he just tells you to use an incident meter, but > there is a chapter in which he shows a number of colour photographs > and points out what he used as the middle tone. You might be abl

Re: PESO - Winner, Toronto Bike Messenger of the Year Award!

On Jun 23, 2008, at 9:36 AM, frank theriault wrote: > One of my charges: > > http://tinyurl.com/3obret > > http://bp2.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/SF-T0r9DsiI/CVo/ > CzZY6dwH7BM/s1600-h/jun_23_08+002.jpg > > I'm so proud... > > LOL! That's cool. :-) G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PD

Re: New here with a favor to ask: Lightroom Beta 2 Invite?

Heya Matt, I sent you an invitation. Enjoy! G On Jun 23, 2008, at 11:18 AM, Matt Bulow wrote: > Hi all, > > I've been happily lurking here for probably a year or more and have > thoroughly > enjoyed your posts. > > What's motivated me to come out of hiding is that I'm really liking > Lightr

RE: GESO - more New York

> I could use another trip to NYC. Anyone want to sponsor me? apply to the Guggenheim. Bob > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Doug Brewer > Sent: 23 June 2008 19:04 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: GESO - more New York >

RE: I am such a terrible businessperson

> (granted, the photo must be good) Where on Earth did you get that idea? Bob > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Norm Baugher > Sent: 23 June 2008 19:30 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: I am such a terrible businessperso

RE: On the issue of blown highlights!

Rather than trying to recognise mid-tones (which you will eventually be able to do quite easily), you might want to try incident metering and manual exposure. In situations such as you describe, when I know the meter is going to go haywire, I tend to switch to manual. Now with a digital camera it's

Re: GESO: Chicago Cubs & White Sox Crosstown Game June 22, 2008

Big thanks, Bruce. It was a fun shoot. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Bruce Dayton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 1:32 PM Subject: Re: GESO: Chicago Cubs & White Sox Crosstown Game June 22, 2008 > Hello Christine, > > S

Re: On the issue of blown highlights!

- Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >I think that for street photography, the matrix metering of the K10D will >work quite well most of the time. You could spot meter a tone that's close >to grey card reflectivity (green grass works well as do dirty sidewalks:-), >but lock

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