re: Re: OT: Nikon D700 hands-on

2008-07-03 Thread Roman Melihhov
Is Nikon cameras going to be acquired by HOYA any soon? I don't see a point to post noo-pentax related reviews to PDML. One, -- K20D, DA10-17mm, DA16-45mm, FA50mm_f1.4, DA50-200mm, Dörr DStudio strobes roman.blakout.net http://roman.blakout.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: Nikon D700 hands-on

2008-07-03 Thread Cotty
On 3/7/08, David Savage, discombobulated, unleashed: A few of us find it curious that PESO's made with non Pentax equipment are posted to the same PENTAX mailing list. That would be because a few of us seek out and respect the advice that another few on the list care to generate. -- Cheers,

Re: PESO - Cricket Practice

2008-07-03 Thread Cotty
On 3/7/08, David Savage, discombobulated, unleashed: I love the lines light. The lad has a decent bat too ;-) Thanks Dave. Yeah well you bloody Aussie's get everywhere!!! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: PESO - Cricket Practice

2008-07-03 Thread Cotty
On 2/7/08, Jack Davis, discombobulated, unleashed: My that's a strange sport. |-O Nicely caught at the absolute peak of scoring action. Do the building gable peaks also play into it somehow? Thanks Jack. That's the communal sports building that doubles as a pavillion for the match :) --

Re: PESO - Cricket Practice

2008-07-03 Thread Cotty
On 3/7/08, Peter Loveday, discombobulated, unleashed: Yep; though giving an English cricketer a decent bat is probably akin to giving a blind photographer a decent DSLR. Not gonna improve their shots a lot :) LOL -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|

PESO: ~ Chartres Pillars ~

2008-07-03 Thread Francis
High there, http://www.islandlight.ca/showphoto.php?image_id=637 Ist Ds + DA18-55 at 18 + trypod. Crit's Welcome of course. 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

Re: OT: Nikon D700 hands-on

2008-07-03 Thread David Savage
At 02:52 PM 3/07/2008, Cotty wrote: On 3/7/08, David Savage, discombobulated, unleashed: A few of us find it curious that PESO's made with non Pentax equipment are posted to the same PENTAX mailing list. That would be because a few of us seek out and respect the advice that another few on the

Re: A different kind of photographing - at least for me

2008-07-03 Thread jens
Thanks, Paul. They were all done with my K10D BTW:-) Regards Jens I also did the photographs for a booklet about municipal trade/industy policy. I wasn't supposed to make the usual kind of post cards that I normally do. I was asked to to grafic stuff for making beam-photographs like the

Re: Hello list -and FA* 2.8 28-80mm AL

2008-07-03 Thread jens
Hi Yes - since Christmas. I found a lovely yong wife - and I'm spending a lot of time with her and our new baby :-). Perhaps you´re right. But then again, photograping can be a lot of un with very few lense too. I guess I have 5O Pentax lenses or so, but I use very few of them. My favorite is the

RE: PESO - Cricket Practice

2008-07-03 Thread Bob W
Very good, albeit strange. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Cotty Sent: 03 July 2008 00:15 To: pentax list Subject: PESO - Cricket Practice Not everyone's cup of tea. Just trying out a new lens :)

Re: GESO: Leitax

2008-07-03 Thread Derby Chang
Michel Carrère-Gée wrote: Derby Chang a écrit : Hi kids, From the why-because-I-can department, acquired a cheapie M39 to M42 adapter today. Amused myself trying out a Leica-Pentax macro setup (obviously, since there ain't no infinity focus). Not much in the way of focus range, and

Re: PESO - Cricket Practice

2008-07-03 Thread Derby Chang
Cotty wrote: Not everyone's cup of tea. Just trying out a new lens :) http://www.cottysnaps.com/snaps/reportage/images/pic47.html Epson R-D1 + Voigtlander Heliar 15mm/4.5 (AoV= 22.5mm on 36X24) 400 ISO 1/320th sec at f8 -- So clean, like a de Chirico painting. D -- [EMAIL

Re: GESO - More Pride - Toronto Style - in a gallery

2008-07-03 Thread Derby Chang
frank theriault wrote: I'm reposting this, and as per Bob W.'s request, the photos are in more of a gallery type setting: http://dummyblog-knarf.blogspot.com/2008/07/blog-post.html Hope this is better. cheers, frank So Frank, did you reply to Bob's question about your conversion

RE: Hello list -and FA* 2.8 28-80mm AL

2008-07-03 Thread Jens Bladt
Thanks a lot, Christine. Jens Bladt Hjemmeside: http://www.jensbladt.dk Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fastnet:+45 55 38 54 14 Mobil: +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: Bladtfamily1 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af Christine Aguila

RE: PESO - Razorbill

2008-07-03 Thread mike wilson
From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/07/02 Wed PM 05:39:42 GMT To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: PESO - Razorbill You really must come to the Farnes one year. For a place where you can trip over the nesting birds, I have never seen so many oversized

Re: Geso Downtown Stouffville and the Cemetery

2008-07-03 Thread mike wilson
From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/07/02 Wed PM 06:00:08 GMT To: Pentax Discuss pdml@pdml.net, Harry Bolton [EMAIL PROTECTED], Barbara Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED], Yvette Sheppard [EMAIL PROTECTED], Sarah Bedford-James [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Geso

Re: Hello list -and FA* 2.8 28-80mm AL

2008-07-03 Thread mike wilson
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/07/02 Wed PM 08:40:02 GMT To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Hello list -and FA* 2.8 28-80mm AL Hello guys I've been off list for about six months now. I've been buzy doing other things - I got married, got a new family and home - as well as new born son -

Re: PESO - A 600mm puffin portrait

2008-07-03 Thread mike wilson
From: AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/07/02 Wed PM 08:47:36 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - A 600mm puffin portrait Shot specifics: Pentax K20D, FA* 600/4 and AF-540FTZ flash. All mounted on tripod (Sachtler base, RRS 55mm ballhead and Wimberley

Re: A different kind of photographing - at least for me

2008-07-03 Thread Bong Manayon
Hi Jens, Been out of circulation here as well, but your work got my attention. Great work! Bong On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 5:30 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello guys Yes I've ben buzy - :-) I also did the photographs for a booklet about municipal trade/industy policy. I wasn't supposed to

Re: Geso Downtown Stouffville and the Cemetery

2008-07-03 Thread David J Brooks
Thanks Christine. Willows seem to make good IR subjects. We had a lot of these on the old farm. Still trying to get use to using live view for the shots. Dave On Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 9:51 PM, Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave: Those pictures are beautiful. I absolutely LOVE the

Re: Geso Downtown Stouffville and the Cemetery

2008-07-03 Thread David J Brooks
On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 4:53 AM, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/07/02 Wed PM 06:00:08 GMT To: Pentax Discuss pdml@pdml.net, Harry Bolton [EMAIL PROTECTED], Barbara Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED], Yvette Sheppard [EMAIL

Re: Geso Downtown Stouffville and the Cemetery

2008-07-03 Thread David J Brooks
Thanks Mark. Dave On Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 2:14 PM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: David J Brooks wrote: Took the bike out for about an hour ride this morning, before it got to hot out, and put the Canon G3 in my pocket. Rode around the Cemetery for a while and then headed to the

Re: Re: OT: Nikon D700 hands-on

2008-07-03 Thread David J Brooks
On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 2:15 AM, Roman Melihhov [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is Nikon cameras going to be acquired by HOYA any soon? I don't see a point to post noo-pentax related reviews to PDML. A number of listers have multiple systems or have switched to Canon or Nikon, or what ever, and have

PESO: Puff Daddy

2008-07-03 Thread Tim Øsleby
http://www.diskusjon.no/index.php?act=attachtype=postid=239337 This bugger was imposible to isolate, but here he is, doing his act. DA* 300/4 handheld @ 1/100s. I should have bumped the ISO -- MaritimTim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Puff Daddy

2008-07-03 Thread AlunFoto
Very charming, Tim! I never saw that guy. Jostein 2008/7/3 Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED]: http://www.diskusjon.no/index.php?act=attachtype=postid=239337 This bugger was imposible to isolate, but here he is, doing his act. DA* 300/4 handheld @ 1/100s. I should have bumped the ISO --

OT Computer question CD writer

2008-07-03 Thread David J Brooks
My PC has started to ignore my CD writer/reader and not display it in the menu list, but my DVD is there. Sometimes it will show up and some times its not there. It was installed at MDG when i bought it in 2001, so no driver disk that i can find. The name on the cover saysJustlink Any

Re: PESO: Puff Daddy

2008-07-03 Thread Tim Øsleby
He was over by the sign. I beleave Bernt got him. MaritimTim 2008/7/3 AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Very charming, Tim! I never saw that guy. Jostein 2008/7/3 Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED]: http://www.diskusjon.no/index.php?act=attachtype=postid=239337 This bugger was imposible to isolate,

Re: OT Computer question CD writer

2008-07-03 Thread Steve Larson
hi Dave, XP ? If so, it should be picked up automatically. It's either the cable or the CD-ROM, my bet the CD-ROM is toast. Steve - Original Message - From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax Discuss pdml@pdml.net; Harry Bolton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008

Re: OT Computer question CD writer

2008-07-03 Thread mike wilson
Loose cable? From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/07/03 Thu AM 11:09:03 GMT To: Pentax Discuss pdml@pdml.net, Harry Bolton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OT Computer question CD writer My PC has started to ignore my CD writer/reader and not display it in the menu list, but my

Re: OT Computer question CD writer

2008-07-03 Thread David J Brooks
Sorrry. XP home Thats what i though. How hard are these things to replace, by some one with 10 thumbs Dave On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 7:14 AM, Steve Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: hi Dave, XP ? If so, it should be picked up automatically. It's either the cable or the CD-ROM, my bet the CD-ROM

Re: PESO - Cricket Practice

2008-07-03 Thread Mark Roberts
Cotty wrote: Not everyone's cup of tea. Just trying out a new lens :) http://www.cottysnaps.com/snaps/reportage/images/pic47.html Epson R-D1 + Voigtlander Heliar 15mm/4.5 (AoV= 22.5mm on 36X24) 400 ISO 1/320th sec at f8 Great shot! Just stunning simplicity. I might crop some off the lower

Re: OT Computer question CD writer

2008-07-03 Thread mike wilson
You will be suprised how easy it is. Just undo, take out, replace. Make sure you buy one with the same type of cable (ide or sata) as the old one. Care needed when un- and plugging. The OS should find and install it, without any need for all the crap that comes with manufacturers' disks.

Kevin Connolly, the legless photographer

2008-07-03 Thread Mark Roberts
Cool stuff http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-9982308-93.html?tag=nefd.lede http://news.cnet.com/2300-1025_3-6242965-1.html -- 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

Re: GESO - More Pride - Toronto Style

2008-07-03 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 10:43 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The first is superb. A bit of rotation would make it even better. What, you want it tilted even more? ;-) cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT Computer question CD writer

2008-07-03 Thread P. J. Alling
OS? David J Brooks wrote: My PC has started to ignore my CD writer/reader and not display it in the menu list, but my DVD is there. Sometimes it will show up and some times its not there. It was installed at MDG when i bought it in 2001, so no driver disk that i can find. The name on the

Re: OT Computer question CD writer

2008-07-03 Thread P. J. Alling
Ok, so it's XP. Is this an external USB or internal IDE or something else. Have there been any automatic updates, that you know of at least, lately? Say a large one just before the CD stopped working? Come on out with it man. David J Brooks wrote: My PC has started to ignore my CD

PESO - A Moment's Respite

2008-07-03 Thread frank theriault
One last shot from Pride Day here in Toronto. I meant to post it yesterday along with all the others, but somehow it didn't make it in. It's one of my favourite shots of the day: http://tinyurl.com/4oamhl

Re: GESO - More Pride - Toronto Style

2008-07-03 Thread P. J. Alling
frank theriault wrote: On Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 10:43 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The first is superb. A bit of rotation would make it even better. What, you want it tilted even more? ;-) cheers, frank Yes, and more blur, if you please. -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for

Re: OT Computer question CD writer

2008-07-03 Thread Doug Franklin
David J Brooks wrote: Sorrry. XP home Thats what i though. How hard are these things to replace, by some one with 10 thumbs Not hard, you'll only need three of your thumbs. :-) Really, once you get the case apart far enough to actually replace it, you need to swap two cables (power and

Re: GESO - More Pride - Toronto Style

2008-07-03 Thread pnstenquist
Either more or less would be good. I like tilt when it looks intentional and aids the composition. Paul -- Original message -- From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 10:43 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The first is superb. A bit of

Re: OT Computer question CD writer

2008-07-03 Thread Steve Larson
as others have said, it's a cakewalk to replace. - Original Message - From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 4:17 AM Subject: Re: OT Computer question CD writer Sorrry. XP home Thats what i though. How hard are

Re: OT Computer question CD writer

2008-07-03 Thread David J Brooks
On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 8:30 AM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok, so it's XP. Is this an external USB or internal IDE or something else. Have there been any automatic updates, that you know of at least, lately? Say a large one just before the CD stopped working? Come on out with

Re: OT Computer question CD writer

2008-07-03 Thread David J Brooks
On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 8:44 AM, Steve Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: as others have said, it's a cakewalk to replace. Checked all the cables, seems ok. I'll keep an eye on it and if it persists, get a new one. Dave - Original Message - From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: PESO - A 600mm puffin portrait

2008-07-03 Thread AlunFoto
Thanks Jens! Welcome back to the PDML sandbox! :-) Jostein 2008/7/2 [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Brilliant photograph, Jostein. The colors seem very close to perfect to me. -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - A 600mm puffin portrait

2008-07-03 Thread AlunFoto
2008/7/2 Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Wow! Some lens - the photographer is pretty darned good, too! Yeah! Impressing, innit? - The lens, I mean... :-) Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - A 600mm puffin portrait

2008-07-03 Thread AlunFoto
2008/7/2 frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED]: They're so clownish! Terrific shot! Thanks Frank. It's a bit odd to imagine what these birds look like without the colourful beak. -The colourful parts are discarded in autumn, IIRC. Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/

Re: PESO - A 600mm puffin portrait

2008-07-03 Thread AlunFoto
2008/7/2 P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Damn that's nice, I still hate you... I'm honored, P.J. Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: PESO - A 600mm puffin portrait

2008-07-03 Thread AlunFoto
2008/7/2 Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Very nice. The poor little bleeder's got a hole in his foot. Perhaps that's where he holds his cigarette when he's... puffin' away... Uhhh... Oh well... :-) Best explanation of the hole in the foot so far... :-) Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/

Re: Re: OT: Nikon D700 hands-on

2008-07-03 Thread Steve Desjardins
Besides, we need to talk about the competition. Pentax wouldn't improve anything is there were no alternatives. David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] 7/3/2008 6:52 AM On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 2:15 AM, Roman Melihhov [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is Nikon cameras going to be acquired by HOYA any soon? I

Re: PESO - A 600mm puffin portrait

2008-07-03 Thread AlunFoto
Thanks Jack. There is a little glint in there as it is. I suspect there may be some ugly digital noise lurking in the dark depths of those eyes, so I don't want to pull the levers too hard in PS on this one. ISO 800 looks nice, but has limited latitude... :-) Jostein 2008/7/3 Jack Davis [EMAIL

Re: OT: Nikon D700 hands-on

2008-07-03 Thread Steve Desjardins
Just a reminder: It's an internet discussion group, not a religion. William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] 7/2/2008 8:52 PM - Original Message - From: David Savage Subject: Re: OT: Nikon D700 hands-on A few of us find it curious that PESO's made with non Pentax equipment are posted to

PESO: Distraction

2008-07-03 Thread Mark Roberts
I was just cleaning up my photo archives and found this shot, which I thought was funny. I watched with amusement the swiveling heads that followed this distraction through the paddock of Mid-Ohio (I particularly like the out-of-focus guy on the right):

Re: PESO - A 600mm puffin portrait

2008-07-03 Thread AlunFoto
Thanks Paul, No extender on the flash. I got a chance to look at Tim's BetterBeamer, though, and that's definately something I'll look into. Along with a bracket to mount over the front element of the lens. Jostein 2008/7/3 [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Truly outstanding. Certainly among the very best

Re: OT Computer question CD writer

2008-07-03 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: David J Brooks Subject: OT Computer question CD writer My PC has started to ignore my CD writer/reader and not display it in the menu list, but my DVD is there. Sometimes it will show up and some times its not there. It was installed at MDG when i

Re: PESO - A 600mm puffin portrait

2008-07-03 Thread P. J. Alling
It's certainly big... AlunFoto wrote: 2008/7/2 Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Wow! Some lens - the photographer is pretty darned good, too! Yeah! Impressing, innit? - The lens, I mean... :-) Jostein -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a lesser evil... -- Dr. Jerry

Re: Re: OT: Nikon D700 hands-on

2008-07-03 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Roman Melihhov Subject: re: Re: OT: Nikon D700 hands-on Is Nikon cameras going to be acquired by HOYA any soon? I don't see a point to post noo-pentax related reviews to PDML. Nikon's parent company (Mitsubishi) is busy buying up everything. Soon we wil

Re: PESO - A 600mm puffin portrait

2008-07-03 Thread AlunFoto
2008/7/3 Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Exquisite pic! The only puffin I've ever seen that shot itself in the foot ;) Thanks mate, Your explanation ranks second, after Bob's smokin' theory. :-) Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO - A 600mm puffin portrait

2008-07-03 Thread AlunFoto
2008/7/3 Anthony Farr [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I thought exactly the same. It couldn't have been posed better, amazing that it's a wild and unposed creature. What about a tiny bit of local sharpening right on its eye? Could be an option. Thanks. Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/

Re: PESO - A 600mm puffin portrait

2008-07-03 Thread AlunFoto
2008/7/3 Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED]: You suck as much or more as Tim, Jostein! :-) Great shot, wonderful bird. I hate you. I will humbly accept your hatred, sir. :-) Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - A 600mm puffin portrait

2008-07-03 Thread AlunFoto
2008/7/3 Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Outstanding, Jostein. Really fantastic shot. Cheers, Christine Thanks Christine. Jostein -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT - Request for help to the List-Guy

2008-07-03 Thread Doug Brewer
Anthony Farr wrote: Doug, Sorry to send this on-list BUT I've gone through all the other channels and they just don't work :-( My pdml.net mailing list memberships reminder comes to an old address that will soon shut down. I've gone to the URLs to change my subscription. My list mail

Re: OT - Request for help to the List-Guy

2008-07-03 Thread Peter Loveday
FYI I am still getting reminders to my old email address too ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) - it hasn't really bothered me, as I still use this address, just re-subscribed on my home account as it was more convenient. I have thought it odd I still get the reminders on the old unsubscribed one though. -

Re: PESO - A 600mm puffin portrait

2008-07-03 Thread AlunFoto
2008/7/3 mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED]: To be anthropomorphic, I think you've caught its personality. 8-) Very interesting (so narrow!) DOF effect. :-) These birds lean themselves naturally to anthropomorphism. :-) When sorting through the raw files, this one and a narrow handful more stood

Re: PESO: Distraction

2008-07-03 Thread Doug Brewer
Mark Roberts wrote: I was just cleaning up my photo archives and found this shot, which I thought was funny. I watched with amusement the swiveling heads that followed this distraction through the paddock of Mid-Ohio (I particularly like the out-of-focus guy on the right):

Re: PESO: ~ Chartres Pillars ~

2008-07-03 Thread Jack Davis
I like your composition choice. Exposure appears dead on, also. Well done! Jack --- On Thu, 7/3/08, Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: ~ Chartres Pillars ~ To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Thursday, July 3, 2008, 12:03 AM High

Re: Re: OT: Nikon D700 hands-on

2008-07-03 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 6:52 AM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A number of listers have multiple systems or have switched to Canon or Nikon, or what ever, and have remained on the list for its comradary and wealth of knowledge. Personally, I stick around for Paul's BBQ recipes...

RE: Geso Downtown Stouffville and the Cemetery

2008-07-03 Thread Anthony Farr
David J Brooks wondered: I am suprized at the difference you get in shooting speeds by moving the filter from the front of the lens to infront of the sensor. I cannot see way it makes that much difference as it is blocking light, one way or another, but it does. Dave, The extra sensitivity

Re: PESO: ~ Chartres Pillars ~

2008-07-03 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 3:03 AM, Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: High there, http://www.islandlight.ca/showphoto.php?image_id=637 Ist Ds + DA18-55 at 18 + trypod. That's a lovely photo - well composed and as Jack said, the exposure appears to be dead-on. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a

Re: PESO: Distraction

2008-07-03 Thread Doug Franklin
Doug Brewer wrote: Mark Roberts wrote: I was just cleaning up my photo archives and found this shot, which I thought was funny. I watched with amusement the swiveling heads that followed this distraction through the paddock of Mid-Ohio (I particularly like the out-of-focus guy on the

Re: PESO: Distraction

2008-07-03 Thread Jack Davis
Enjoyed the shot very much..thanks, Mark! 8) Jack --- On Thu, 7/3/08, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: Distraction To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Thursday, July 3, 2008, 6:01 AM I was just cleaning up my photo

Re: Re: OT: Nikon D700 hands-on

2008-07-03 Thread Adam Maas
On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 6:52 AM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 2:15 AM, Roman Melihhov [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is Nikon cameras going to be acquired by HOYA any soon? I don't see a point to post noo-pentax related reviews to PDML. A number of listers have

RE: OT - Request for help to the List-Guy

2008-07-03 Thread Anthony Farr
Thanks Doug. I'll leave it for you to wrestle with. Aren't computers fun ;-) Regards, Anthony -- 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.

PESO -- Fishing with egret.

2008-07-03 Thread P. J. Alling
I was going through some old files and found this one. It's part of a series I did to more or less test my shoulder stock modification for electronic shutter release cameras, but I got a few decent shots of this egret standing on a stump fishing, (I posted a few others back then as well).

Re: OT - Request for help to the List-Guy

2008-07-03 Thread David J Brooks
So am I , but i just ignore them. Dave On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 9:08 AM, Peter Loveday [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: FYI I am still getting reminders to my old email address too ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) - it hasn't really bothered me, as I still use this address, just re-subscribed on my home account as

Re: OT: Nikon D700 hands-on

2008-07-03 Thread P. J. Alling
I thought you stayed here because no one else would have you. frank theriault wrote: On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 6:52 AM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A number of listers have multiple systems or have switched to Canon or Nikon, or what ever, and have remained on the list for its

Re: Geso Downtown Stouffville and the Cemetery

2008-07-03 Thread David J Brooks
On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 9:21 AM, Anthony Farr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: David J Brooks wondered: I am suprized at the difference you get in shooting speeds by moving the filter from the front of the lens to infront of the sensor. I cannot see way it makes that much difference as it is blocking

Re: OT: Nikon D700 hands-on

2008-07-03 Thread P. J. Alling
No one wants to talk about my other system, it's sad. Adam Maas wrote: On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 6:52 AM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 2:15 AM, Roman Melihhov [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is Nikon cameras going to be acquired by HOYA any soon? I don't see a

Re: OT: Nikon D700 hands-on

2008-07-03 Thread David J Brooks
On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 9:43 AM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No one wants to talk about my other system, it's sad. Not enough time.:-) Dave Adam Maas wrote: On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 6:52 AM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 2:15 AM, Roman Melihhov

Re: PESO: Distraction

2008-07-03 Thread David J Brooks
What OOF guy.:-) Dave On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 9:01 AM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was just cleaning up my photo archives and found this shot, which I thought was funny. I watched with amusement the swiveling heads that followed this distraction through the paddock of Mid-Ohio (I

Re: PESO: Distraction

2008-07-03 Thread pnstenquist
Yes, the cut of her trousers is quite nice. Paul -- Original message -- From: Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mark Roberts wrote: I was just cleaning up my photo archives and found this shot, which I thought was funny. I watched with amusement the swiveling

Re: PESO - A 600mm puffin portrait

2008-07-03 Thread David J Brooks
Wonderful shot. Great lens. Me want. Dave On Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 4:47 PM, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Shot specifics: Pentax K20D, FA* 600/4 and AF-540FTZ flash. All mounted on tripod (Sachtler base, RRS 55mm ballhead and Wimberley Sidekick). Exposure: f/8, 1/45s, ISO 800. Flash:

Re: PESO - Cricket Practice

2008-07-03 Thread David J Brooks
Like Mark said, nice simple shot. Not a cricket fan, but i like this one. Dave On Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 7:14 PM, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not everyone's cup of tea. Just trying out a new lens :) http://www.cottysnaps.com/snaps/reportage/images/pic47.html Epson R-D1 + Voigtlander Heliar

Re: PESO: Distraction

2008-07-03 Thread P. J. Alling
You were saying something... David J Brooks wrote: What OOF guy.:-) Dave On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 9:01 AM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was just cleaning up my photo archives and found this shot, which I thought was funny. I watched with amusement the swiveling heads that

Re: PESO - A 600mm puffin portrait

2008-07-03 Thread Tim Øsleby
I just realised I havent commented on this. I echo Dave here. It's a power demonstration. MaritimTim 2008/7/3 David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Wonderful shot. Great lens. Me want. Dave On Wed, Jul 2, 2008 at 4:47 PM, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Shot specifics: Pentax K20D, FA*

PESO: Evening Puff at Runde

2008-07-03 Thread Tim Øsleby
http://www.diskusjon.no/index.php?act=attachtype=postid=239350 I think the title says all there is to say. I know one thing for sure. The DA* 300/4 delivers in the bokeh department. Haven't let me down so far. It's a vertical picture. Strugled a bit with finding a good crop. Whatdoyoahthink?

OT: Photoshop action question

2008-07-03 Thread David J Brooks
Sorry gang for the recent help threads, but you know me.:-) I had written a small action for adjusting Nikon D1H files, mostly shot in Cloudy WB. It works pretty good on the photos. One thing, that i need to change is the location of the convert to profile. I realized a while back, that my

Re: PESO: ~ Chartres Pillars ~

2008-07-03 Thread David J Brooks
Very good. I like the composition and the shadow detail is good Dave On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 3:03 AM, Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: High there, http://www.islandlight.ca/showphoto.php?image_id=637 Ist Ds + DA18-55 at 18 + trypod. Crit's Welcome of course. Cheers, Francis -- PDML

Re: PESO: Distraction

2008-07-03 Thread mike wilson
From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/07/03 Thu PM 01:01:41 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Distraction I was just cleaning up my photo archives and found this shot, which I thought was funny. I watched with amusement the swiveling heads that

Re: Photoshop action question

2008-07-03 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: David J Brooks Subject: OT: Photoshop action question Sorry gang for the recent help threads, but you know me.:-) I had written a small action for adjusting Nikon D1H files, mostly shot in Cloudy WB. It works pretty good on the photos. One thing, that i

Re: PESO - A 600mm puffin portrait

2008-07-03 Thread Gonz
absolutely stunning. how far away was the little guy? With this image you have given me the most feared disease of all: rabid lens lust. Uncurable. On 7/2/08, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Shot specifics: Pentax K20D, FA* 600/4 and AF-540FTZ flash. All mounted on tripod (Sachtler

Re: PESO: Distraction

2008-07-03 Thread William Robb
From: Mark Roberts Subject: PESO: Distraction I was just cleaning up my photo archives and found this shot, which I thought was funny. I watched with amusement the swiveling heads that followed this distraction through the paddock of Mid-Ohio (I particularly like the out-of-focus guy

Re: OT - Request for help to the List-Guy

2008-07-03 Thread Paul Sorenson
Perhaps the reminder script references an old database. My reminders still show my original password even though I changed it some time ago. -p Peter Loveday wrote: FYI I am still getting reminders to my old email address too ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) - it hasn't really bothered me, as I still

Re: PESO: Distraction

2008-07-03 Thread Mark Roberts
mike wilson wrote: From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/07/03 Thu PM 01:01:41 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Distraction I was just cleaning up my photo archives and found this shot, which I thought was funny. I watched with amusement the swiveling

Re: PESO -- Fishing with egret.

2008-07-03 Thread Bob Sullivan
Yes Peter, very nice with the reflection and deep colors. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 8:39 AM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was going through some old files and found this one. It's part of a series I did to more or less test my shoulder stock modification for

Re: Geso Downtown Stouffville and the Cemetery

2008-07-03 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dave, There are very good IR pictures. I wonder about how you compose and shoot these. The camera viewfinder doesn't show IR, so you're shooting blind. Do you do extensive chimping, or have you just learned what's good??? Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 3:53 AM, mike wilson [EMAIL

Re: Geso Downtown Stouffville and the Cemetery

2008-07-03 Thread Bob Sullivan
These are very good IR pictures (NOT There are very good...) Sorry, Bob S. On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 9:39 AM, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave, There are very good IR pictures. I wonder about how you compose and shoot these. The camera viewfinder doesn't show IR, so you're shooting

Re: OT - Request for help to the List-Guy

2008-07-03 Thread Michel Carrère-Gée
Peter Loveday a écrit : FYI I am still getting reminders to my old email address too ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) - it hasn't really bothered me, as I still use this address, just re-subscribed on my home account as it was more convenient. I have thought it odd I still get the reminders on the old

Re: Geso Downtown Stouffville and the Cemetery

2008-07-03 Thread David J Brooks
On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 10:39 AM, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave, There are very good IR pictures. I see your re reply.:-) I wonder about how you compose and shoot these. The camera viewfinder doesn't show IR, so you're shooting blind. So far i have been using the screen at the

Re: PESO: Distraction

2008-07-03 Thread David J Brooks
On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 10:20 AM, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/07/03 Thu PM 01:01:41 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Distraction I was just cleaning up my photo archives and found this shot, which I

Re: PESO: Distraction

2008-07-03 Thread Bob Sullivan
Mark, Thanks for that technical information. Do you have any other shots at different apertures, maybe different framing or whatever? Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 9:32 AM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: mike wilson wrote: From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/07/03

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