Re: PS CS4

2008-10-24 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Oct 24, 2008, at 15:02 , Christine Aguila wrote: In a book on Lightroom, the author made the claim that Lightroom is not very good for professional quality sharpening. The recommendation is to do rendering in Lightroom, then open image in PS for final sharpening. This surprised me.

Re: the nanny state continues to grow ...

2008-10-24 Thread John Sessoms
From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Oct 23, 2008, at 1:48 PM, Cotty wrote: http://www.nppa.org/news_and_events/news/2008/10/safety.html I hate this stuff. I hate it when it becomes law - too over the top. Yes, exactly. I have nothing against being safe and visible. But

Re: PS CS4

2008-10-24 Thread Joseph McAllister
Went there. Read the Intel Mac instructions. Seems doable. I'll give it a go tonight. Do you have phone support for those in PDT zones? :-) Joseph McAllister Lots of gear, not much time On Oct 24, 2008, at 15:11 , Scott Loveless wrote: On 10/24/08, Joseph McAllister [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: Inverters

2008-10-24 Thread John Sessoms
From: Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] Continuing the Batteries thread. I'd like to get an inverter for the car to run a AA battery charger, cell phone charger and the laptop. I can't think of anything else I'd plug into it at the moment. The laptop's power supply indicates 65W. My

re: tripod advice (again)

2008-10-24 Thread John Sessoms
From: Subash [EMAIL PROTECTED] hi, one more query regarding tripods. ;-) basically, i am looking for a lightweight tripod to carry with me on my motorcycle rides. since i'll usually be carrying a lot of camping gear too (tent, sleeping bag and stuff) besides spares, i am really looking for

PESO: Sir Spencer, Dragon Slayer

2008-10-24 Thread Walter Hamler
http://walthamler.smugmug.com/gallery/4592986_mrB5J#401398420_TdXYU-XL-LB At least in his dreams! :-) Taken with the K10D and the lowly Tamron 70~300 LD Macro and cropped almost 50%. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: PS CS4 (sharpening)

2008-10-24 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Oct 24, 2008, at 3:02 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: In a book on Lightroom, the author made the claim that Lightroom is not very good for professional quality sharpening. The recommendation is to do rendering in Lightroom, then open image in PS for final sharpening. This surprised me.

Re: single light portraits

2008-10-24 Thread John Sessoms
From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Scott Loveless Subject: single light portraits Heya! Anyone have any single light portraits to share? Also, what are you opinions are using a single light? I believe everything on this page was done with a single

Re: the nanny state continues to grow ...

2008-10-24 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Oct 24, 2008, at 3:25 PM, John Sessoms wrote: http://www.nppa.org/news_and_events/news/2008/10/safety.html I hate this stuff. I hate it when it becomes law - too over the top. Yes, exactly. I have nothing against being safe and visible. But declaring it a law and threatening

Re: Inverters

2008-10-24 Thread Scott Loveless
On 10/24/08, John Sessoms [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] Continuing the Batteries thread. I'd like to get an inverter for the car to run a AA battery charger, cell phone charger and the laptop. The cheap one is probably a square wave inverter,

RE: the nanny state continues to grow ...

2008-10-24 Thread Bob W
[...] Next thing you know, they'll make it mandatory for all the automobile manufacturers to install seat-belts. Indeed. And airbags too. Soon they'll tell you what sort of underpants you can wear, and when. G They've already installed CCTV in my underpants. Bob -- PDML

Re: the nanny state continues to grow ...

2008-10-24 Thread Scott Loveless
On 10/24/08, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Oct 24, 2008, at 3:25 PM, John Sessoms wrote: http://www.nppa.org/news_and_events/news/2008/10/safety.html I hate this stuff. I hate it when it becomes law - too over the top. Yes,

Re: the nanny state continues to grow ...

2008-10-24 Thread Charles Robinson
On Oct 24, 2008, at 18:46, Scott Loveless wrote: Are you saying I don't absolutely have to wear days-of-the-week underwear? Just make sure that the animal on the underwear label matches the animal on the shirt label and you'll be fine. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - [EMAIL

Re: PS CS4

2008-10-24 Thread John Sessoms
From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you just want to keep track of your checkbook and charges, why use quicken at all? Any simple database program can do that. I do it with a simple database I made a dozen or more years ago. I've migrated it through several different DB engines as

Re: PESO: Empire Pump

2008-10-24 Thread Jack Davis
Because you are an aficionado of photography, a special thanks, Frank. Jack --- On Fri, 10/24/08, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO: Empire Pump To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday, October 24, 2008, 1:37

Re: PESO: Picker's Palace

2008-10-24 Thread Jack Davis
Appreciate your comments, Frank..thanks much! Jack --- On Fri, 10/24/08, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO: Picker's Palace To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday, October 24, 2008, 1:41 PM On Fri, Oct 17,

Re: PS CS4

2008-10-24 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Oct 24, 2008, at 4:58 PM, John Sessoms wrote: I've downloaded Open Office from OpenOffice.org as an alternative to Microsoft Office. I do have licenses for Office 2003 (I think it is), and could install that IF I wanted to, but Open Office is FREEWARE, and does just about everything

Re: PESO: Sir Spencer, Dragon Slayer

2008-10-24 Thread Jack Davis
WOW! Good crisp shot. A rodent's nightmare. Jack --- On Fri, 10/24/08, Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: Sir Spencer, Dragon Slayer To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Friday, October 24, 2008, 4:28 PM

Re: PS CS4

2008-10-24 Thread PN Stenquist
I need MS office. I get Excel spreadsheets and Powerpoint presentations from clients and colleagues, and I have to be able to see them. All of them. I tried a demo version of Apple iWorks for a while, but it couldn't realistically deal with all MS Office files. And some word.doc files

Re: OT PESO - Suburban Lightshow

2008-10-24 Thread David Savage
2008/10/25 frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 10:46 AM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: G'day All, Took this one a couple of hours ago with the non Pentax camera (~105kb): http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3160/2969441818_f926077313_o.jpg It's going to be a wild

Re: PS CS4

2008-10-24 Thread Mark Roberts
PN Stenquist wrote: I need MS office. I get Excel spreadsheets and Powerpoint presentations from clients and colleagues, and I have to be able to see them. All of them. I tried a demo version of Apple iWorks for a while, but it couldn't realistically deal with all MS Office files. And some

Re: PESO - Crossing College

2008-10-24 Thread Bob Sullivan
Mundane at first then I find myself looking more closely at the people. What/who are these folks? The odd duck with the hat, cane, and shoulder bag, The other old man with the young girl next to him, The young guy on the left side of the frame, The boy with the dog, The guy with his briefcase over

Re: PS CS4 (sharpening)

2008-10-24 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Godfrey. This is good to hear, and your sharpening points are very helpful and insightful. Much appreciated. So far I have to say I've been happy with Lightroom's sharpening as well as the software program itself--it's so much fun to use because it's so easy to use. Go Lightroom!

Re: PS CS4

2008-10-24 Thread PN Stenquist
I already have the most recent MS Office, so I'm good for now. Every agency or publication I've ever worked for uses MS Office, and i want my home system to b fully compatible with that of any employer or client. I don't believe in swimming against the tide:-). Paul On Oct 24, 2008, at 8:47

Re: Inverters

2008-10-24 Thread Bob Sullivan
When you're ready to try the Arc Welder, give me a shout. I'd like to be there for pictures. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 4:27 PM, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 24/10/08, Mat Maessen, discombobulated, unleashed: Solid-state inverters tend not to work well on anything with more

Re: PESO: Sir Spencer, Dragon Slayer

2008-10-24 Thread Bob Sullivan
Walt, That's a fun shot. Love the intensity. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 6:28 PM, Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://walthamler.smugmug.com/gallery/4592986_mrB5J#401398420_TdXYU-XL-LB At least in his dreams! :-) Taken with the K10D and the lowly Tamron 70~300 LD

Re: PS CS4

2008-10-24 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Oct 24, 2008, at 5:45 PM, PN Stenquist wrote: I need MS office. I get Excel spreadsheets and Powerpoint presentations from clients and colleagues, and I have to be able to see them. All of them. ... I have no love for Microsoft, but I don't let personal feelings get in the way of good

Re: PS CS4

2008-10-24 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Oct 24, 2008, at 18:01 , PN Stenquist wrote: I already have the most recent MS Office, so I'm good for now. Every agency or publication I've ever worked for uses MS Office, and i want my home system to b fully compatible with that of any employer or client. I don't believe in swimming

CS4, first impressions

2008-10-24 Thread PN Stenquist
I never became real familiar with CS3, although I had it at work. I do all my photo work at home, and I've been using CS1 for quite a few years. I spent the last few hours converting and tweaking some pics with CS4. First, I have to say that I find this version of Bridge outstanding. The

Re: CS4, first impressions

2008-10-24 Thread David Savage
LR has all those features. :-) 2008/10/25 PN Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I never became real familiar with CS3, although I had it at work. I do all my photo work at home, and I've been using CS1 for quite a few years. I spent the last few hours converting and tweaking some pics with CS4.

Lightroom tips?

2008-10-24 Thread Cory Waters
Who would like to share some tips, how-tos, or links for a total lightroom noob? CW -- 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: single light portraits

2008-10-24 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Joseph McAllister Subject: Re: single light portraits I believe everything on this page was done with a single beauty dish. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/lyndsaye/lyndsaye1.html I like single light portraiture, I suppose because I'm just

Re: the nanny state continues to grow ...

2008-10-24 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Bob W Subject: RE: the nanny state continues to grow ... They've already installed CCTV in my underpants. And we just thought you were happy all the time William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: CS4, first impressions

2008-10-24 Thread PN Stenquist
Good:-). Another nice thing I noticed is that the clone tool shows you what the clone application would look like before you pull the trigger. In other words, You pick up the piece you want to clone and as you move the brush to the area where you're going to place it, the result appears

Re: PESO: Sir Spencer, Dragon Slayer

2008-10-24 Thread Walter Hamler
If only he could be. He has no front claws and even when he catches a squirrel they just slip away quickly as he can't hold on to them. He gets the most dejected look when that happens and I feel so sorry for him! But we are buds so that makes it fun. Walt On Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 8:37 PM, Jack

Re: PS CS4]

2008-10-24 Thread Paul Sorenson
I couldn't agree more. I've been using TurboTax for close to 15 years, albeit on a Windows box, and, counting myself and family members, may use it to file as many as 6 returns each year. Each has their own unique needs including real estate, rental property, investments, Sked C and it

Local store scaring me silly regarding Pentax

2008-10-24 Thread Morris Galloway
Reports of sluggish camera sales started quite a disruptive thread some time ago, and have no wish to start that up again, but ... is Pentax cutting back on Sales Reps in the U.S.? Now? Just before the Big Rush? Or is that just my salesperson's rumor to get me to buy the 300* and the

Re: Local store scaring me silly regarding Pentax

2008-10-24 Thread PN Stenquist
Probably the latter. But it's irrelevant. What happens, happens. With the economic downturn, it's inevitable that some makers will go down. And it won't necessarily be the low volume ones. Paul On Oct 24, 2008, at 11:17 PM, Morris Galloway wrote: Reports of sluggish camera sales started

PESO: The pre-workout cup of coffee

2008-10-24 Thread PN Stenquist
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8089740size=lg -- 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: Local store scaring me silly regarding Pentax

2008-10-24 Thread Joseph McAllister
I believe the general consensus was that since Hoya took over the Pentax helm, Pentax USA is under different marching orders. Perhaps using Hoya reps? Perhaps Pentax USA having to sign a new import and marketing contract with Hoya? Anyway, the Boss at Hoya has stated that they were going

Re: PESO: Sir Spencer, Dragon Slayer

2008-10-24 Thread Bruce Dayton
I almost feel like I'm being stalked! Rather nice shot, and I'm not much into cat pictures. -- Best regards, Bruce Friday, October 24, 2008, 4:28:22 PM, you wrote: WH http://walthamler.smugmug.com/gallery/4592986_mrB5J#401398420_TdXYU-XL-LB WH At least in his dreams! :-) WH Taken with the

Re: head to head: Hasselblad and a Canon :-)

2008-10-24 Thread Subash
On Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:24:16 -0500 Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: photography and photographers--the journey has been great fun so far; it will be interesting to see where it takes us. Cheers, Christine hi Christine, it does look very interesting. but, personally, i've got quite

Re: tripod advice (again)

2008-10-24 Thread Subash
On Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:20:42 -0400 John Sessoms [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, I paid closer to $100 for just the ball head, so the price is excellent. You'll get your money's worth if you can use a short, sturdy tripod. thanks John, Godfrey and John again. thanks for all the

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