Re: To The Mountain...

2009-05-17 Thread Christine Aguila
Well, that's fun news! Seems like we're going to have a nice gathering. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Gonz" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2009 5:23 PM Subject: To The Mountain... Well, I got an incredible surprise today. Seems that my wi

Re: Last Laugh

2009-05-17 Thread Christine Aguila
That's a fantastic shot, Paul, though I agree with Peter about the title, but I did read your comment that you're going to change the title. I approve :-)! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Sunday, May 17, 2009 3:

Re: Ferry House

2009-05-17 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Daniel: I agree about the washed out look, but I love the composition and subject. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Daniel J. Matyola" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Sunday, May 17, 2009 12:34 PM Subject: PESO: Ferry House The old Ferry House in the harbor

Re: Boris PESO 019: something you could eat

2009-05-17 Thread Christine Aguila
artful photography and cake decorating, Boris. Very interesting. cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Boris Liberman" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2009 8:55 AM Subject: Boris PESO 019: something you could eat Hi! Have a look here: http://pen

Re: PESO - Sheep in sunset

2009-05-17 Thread Christine Aguila
Looks like you got some good wethers to catch the ewe and tups on the lam! :-) Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Tim Øsleby" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Sunday, May 17, 2009 1:38 PM Subject: PESO - Sheep in sunset Not much to say. Except http://www.diskusjon

Re: Peso Elephant rides, $2.00

2009-05-17 Thread Christine Aguila
I like the whimsy too, Dave, though I'm not as distracted by the framed photo. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Rick Womer" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Sunday, May 17, 2009 9:48 AM Subject: Re: Peso Elephant rides, $2.00 I like the whimsy in this shot, Dav

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread P. J. Alling
The first is what I'd expect if you didn't tell the camera what focal length you were using. So I guess that's right. Of course if I remember how the K20D is supposed to operate if SR is turned on it should ask you to input the actual focal length of the lens, so that could be a problem with

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Joseph McAllister
Here's what I can glean from the expanded EXIF from Aperture. All at ISO 400 with +.5 exp. comp. and 540 flash in HS Sync. A*300 with AF 1.7x camera turned on after mounting lens combo. Lens Name. "A Series lens" Focal length = 0.0mm 35mm focal length= 0.0mm Aperture ƒ6.7 Shutter 1/350th

Re: Paean to Ken Rockwell

2009-05-17 Thread jdavisf8
Used a Turinflex. J --- On Sun, 5/17/09, Brian Walters wrote: > From: Brian Walters > Subject: Re: Paean to Ken Rockwell > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Sunday, May 17, 2009, 5:04 PM > Classic! > > I really like "Ken Rockwell is the only person to have > photographed > Jesus;  > u

Re: Fleetwood Mac - Quackers, Redwings, and Rushes

2009-05-17 Thread Joseph McAllister
On May 17, 2009, at 07:17 , Charles Robinson wrote: On May 16, 2009, at 16:46 , Joseph McAllister wrote: Thank you for your comments John, Frank, and Christine. I went out yesterday afternoon to re-shoot for an hour or so with the A* 300 ƒ4 and the DA* 200 ƒ2.8 with various TCs, but I got

Re: PESO - Sheep in sunset

2009-05-17 Thread P. J. Alling
I've read the thread... It's been said. Ken Waller wrote: Not baad. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "Tim Øsleby" Subject: PESO - Sheep in sunset Not much to say. Except http://www.diskusjon.no/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=301389 -

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread P. J. Alling
That I couldn't tell you. I know that when mounted on my D and DS the 1.7x identifies itself as an A lens, yet it will auto focus, while with normal A lenses the camera won't even turn on the AF motor. So at minimum it lets the camera know it is capable of auto focus even though it's an "A" l

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Joseph McAllister
On May 17, 2009, at 18:40 , P. J. Alling wrote: I know that. Joe was talking specifically about the A*300 F4.0. Just as important the AF adapter has no pass through for the digital pin rendering the existence or lack of a digital pin on the lens used moot no matter what series it is..

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Graydon
On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 11:37:50PM -0400, John Francis scripsit: > > Are you turning the camera off when changing lenses? > > According to page 67 of the K20D manual you only get the prompt > to supply the focal length when the camera is power cycled; simply > changing lenses while the camera is

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Joseph McAllister
THAT may be the crux of the problem. I don't always remember to turn the camera off when I change lenses. Especially if it's mounted on a tripod way up above my sight line to the switch. I'll check that out when I get a chance. Thank you all for your input on this. On May 17, 2009, at 18:0

Re: PESO - Sheep in sunset

2009-05-17 Thread Ken Waller
Not baad. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: "Tim Øsleby" Subject: PESO - Sheep in sunset Not much to say. Except http://www.diskusjon.no/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=301389 -- MaritimTim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.n

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread John Francis
Are you turning the camera off when changing lenses? According to page 67 of the K20D manual you only get the prompt to supply the focal length when the camera is power cycled; simply changing lenses while the camera is in use doesn't seem to be enough. (That matches the behaviour I observe on my

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Joseph McAllister
Then that's an error on the part of Pentax, isn't it? Unless the AF 1.7x passes "something" the K20, which it in turn would incorrectly interpret as "something else", then the lens focal length screen should pop up and allow you to put in the combo's focal length. Yes? On May 17, 2009, at

Re: PESO: Ferry House

2009-05-17 Thread Jack Davis
Actually the tone of the building gable boards is just fine. It's the associated elements which allow an overall flat shallow feel. Jack --- On Sun, 5/17/09, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > From: Daniel J. Matyola > Subject: Re: PESO: Ferry House > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Sunday,

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread P. J. Alling
I know that. Joe was talking specifically about the A*300 F4.0. Just as important the AF adapter has no pass through for the digital pin rendering the existence or lack of a digital pin on the lens used moot no matter what series it is.. Adam Maas wrote: There's no digital pin on any A len

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Adam Maas
There's no digital pin on any A lens anyways. Only the F, FA, D-FA and DA lenses have it. -Adam On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 8:10 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > The K20D can't get anything from the A*300 or any other lens if mounted > using the AF 1.7x, there's no pass through for the digital pin.  There'

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread John Francis
An A lens doesn't have any way of reporting the focal length - that's done over the digital signal pin, and only came in with the KAF mount. The K20D has to have focal length input set manually. If it's the same as the K10D, though, it might not ask if you change lenses without turning the camer

Re: PESO: Ferry House

2009-05-17 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thank you all for your comments. This was a bright sunny afternoon in Key West. The light was as harsh as I have ever experienced. I agree that I should play around with the levels or curves to see if I can improve contrast. Having said that, the current version preserves what I say, the old bu

Re: PESO - Brugge Old Harbor at Dusk

2009-05-17 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very nice. It has a palpable atmosphere. Dan On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 6:04 PM, Graydon wrote: > On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 02:57:20PM -0700, Rick Womer scripsit: >> A more classical Brugge (Belgium) shot, of the old harbor at dusk. >> >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9202604 >> >> (K10D,

Re: PESO: Lightning

2009-05-17 Thread Nick Wright
That was a 10 second exposure. When I shoot lighting I'll set the camera up and set it for a long exposure and just keep shooting till I get something. I've never felt the desire to spend the money for an electronic cable release, they're just too expensive as little as I would use one. On Sun, M

Re: PESO: Last Laugh

2009-05-17 Thread paul stenquist
On May 17, 2009, at 6:58 PM, David J Brooks wrote: Great shot, the clarity is fantastic. To bad its priced WAY out of my league, at this time. It's easily affordable. I'll make you an 11 x 14 for $25:-)). Dave On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 4:40 PM, Paul Stenquist > wrote: K20D and DA* 60-250,

Re: PESO: Last Laugh

2009-05-17 Thread paul stenquist
Yeah, I'm going to change the title. Thanks for looking. Paul On May 17, 2009, at 7:47 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: The title is a bit disturbing, old person dressed as clown, last laugh, kind of points to a certain conclusion. Nice photo though. Paul Stenquist wrote: K20D and DA* 60-250, 180mm

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread paul stenquist
That's why brains make good eating. Remember when the K20D was introduced, about a dozen PDML members had the press release, thanks to one unscrupulous journalist. Some of those who were dropping hints and gloating then are complaining now. But I didn't say that:-). Paul On May 17, 2009,

Re: PESO: Lightning

2009-05-17 Thread Brian Walters
On Sat, 16 May 2009 17:52 -0500, "Nick Wright" wrote: > The past several months I've been trying to figure out who I am as a > photographer. Turns out there wasn't anything really to figure out, > just took me a while to figure that out. > > That said, I've started a new photo blog dedicated to t

Re: PESO: Ferry House

2009-05-17 Thread P. J. Alling
It's interesting but seems to lack a bit in contrast. Daniel J. Matyola wrote: The old Ferry House in the harbor of Key West: http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=main&webtag=djm1963&entry=10 Comments ande criticisms are welcome and invited. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDM

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread P. J. Alling
Well let's see. I really want a 15mm f4.0 but I don't own one yet, other priorities. I'd really like a 17-70mm as a walking around lens, but it was so new I decided to wait for some reviews before I jumped, and I haven't bought one yet, sadly wasn't impressed with the reviews. I'd really like

Re: PESO: Ferry House

2009-05-17 Thread Brian Walters
On Sun, 17 May 2009 13:34 -0400, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: > The old Ferry House in the harbor of Key West: > > http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=main&webtag=djm1963&entry=10 > > Comments ande criticisms are welcome and invited. Great old building - well seen. I agree with

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread P. J. Alling
The K20D can't get anything from the A*300 or any other lens if mounted using the AF 1.7x, there's no pass through for the digital pin. There's no digital pin on the A*300 in any case. Now the AF 1.7x might be supplying some kind of focal length information but it would be erroneous, since it

Re: Paean to Ken Rockwell

2009-05-17 Thread Brian Walters
Classic! I really like "Ken Rockwell is the only person to have photographed Jesus; unfortunately he ran out of film and had to use a piece of cloth instead.." Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/

Re: [OT] The Green Dog

2009-05-17 Thread P. J. Alling
I clicked on a few links you have to look at (add me)Demara The advertisement at the top of the page was to learn web design, (I don't know if it will be the same for you), my but I love Irony... Mark Roberts wrote: A few of you have met the Green Dog (who isn't, in fact, green). I have just

Re: PESO - Brugge Old Harbor at Dusk

2009-05-17 Thread Brian Walters
On Sun, 17 May 2009 14:57 -0700, "Rick Womer" wrote: > > A more classical Brugge (Belgium) shot, of the old harbor at dusk. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9202604 > > (K10D, DA 16-45, ISO 1600, f/4 @ 1/30) > > Excellent - the reflections, particularly of the lights on the walls,

Re: Paean to K** R*******

2009-05-17 Thread P. J. Alling
Kind of old hat actually, comes from here, (posted a year or so ago...) http://www.bahneman.com/liem/blog/article.php?story=Ken_Rockwell_Facts (The reason for the K** R***? I really couldn't live with myself if I contributed to his internet fame with Google search hits...) Godfrey DiGior

[OT] The Green Dog

2009-05-17 Thread Mark Roberts
A few of you have met the Green Dog (who isn't, in fact, green). I have just learned that he now has his own MySpace page. If you look through his photo album you may find a familiar face or two: http://www.myspace.com/greendogadventures -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.

Re: PESO: Last Laugh

2009-05-17 Thread P. J. Alling
The title is a bit disturbing, old person dressed as clown, last laugh, kind of points to a certain conclusion. Nice photo though. Paul Stenquist wrote: K20D and DA* 60-250, 180mm f5.6, 1/750th, ISO 400, http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9202263 -- -- The free man owns himself. He

Re: PESO - Sheep in sunset

2009-05-17 Thread P. J. Alling
Cotty wrote: Not much to say. Except http://www.diskusjon.no/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=301389 They look like they are having a nice yak. It's a stock photo. This tread is really getting my goat. -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eatin

Re: PESO - Puffin

2009-05-17 Thread P. J. Alling
Not so simple actually... Tim Øsleby wrote: http://www.diskusjon.no/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=301376 Just a simple Puffin. Comments welcomed. I haven't been able to comment much lately. Sorry about that. -- -- The free man owns himself. He can damage himself with either eating

RE: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Bob W
> > Steady on chaps, it's all just a bit of fun. Personally > speaking I like > a bit of teasing before the kit comes out :-) > You should be encouraging them. It would be a great piece of video from GFM, watching them beat his brains out with the new lens, then feed the grey bits to the bears.

Re: OT - Shooting a different kind of digital (mostly for Cotty)

2009-05-17 Thread Brendan MacRae
Cute! - Original Message From: Marco Alpert To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Sent: Sunday, May 17, 2009 1:05:54 PM Subject: Re: OT - Shooting a different kind of digital (mostly for Cotty) Shot entirely on a Canon 5D Mk II using Lensbaby lenses: http://vimeo.com/4626809   -Marco --

Re: To The Mountain...

2009-05-17 Thread P. J. Alling
Count yourself lucky that you don't have my perverse imagination. mike wilson wrote: P. J. Alling wrote: I can only imagine, (with a shudder), what Cotty's thinking... You are (at least) one up on the rest of us, then. Cotty wrote: On 17/5/09, Cory Waters, discombobulated, unleashed:

Re: PESO - Brugge Old Harbor at Dusk

2009-05-17 Thread David J Brooks
Nice. I like the calmness to the shot Dave On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 5:57 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > > A more classical Brugge (Belgium) shot, of the old harbor at dusk. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9202604 > > (K10D, DA 16-45, ISO 1600, f/4 @ 1/30) > > Rick > > > > > > > -- > PDML Pe

Re: PESO - Sheep in sunset

2009-05-17 Thread David J Brooks
Intersting shot. I like it Dave On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 2:38 PM, Tim Øsleby wrote: > Not much to say. Except > http://www.diskusjon.no/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=301389 > > -- > MaritimTim > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml

Re: PESO: Ferry House

2009-05-17 Thread David J Brooks
Intersting shot. I like the variables in this Dave On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 1:34 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > The old Ferry House in the harbor of Key West: > > http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=main&webtag=djm1963&entry=10 > > Comments ande criticisms are welcome and invited.

Re: PESO: Last Laugh

2009-05-17 Thread David J Brooks
Great shot, the clarity is fantastic. To bad its priced WAY out of my league, at this time. Dave On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 4:40 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > K20D and DA* 60-250, 180mm f5.6, 1/750th, ISO 400, > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9202263 > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Cotty
Steady on chaps, it's all just a bit of fun. Personally speaking I like a bit of teasing before the kit comes out :-) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML

Peso Stones

2009-05-17 Thread David J Brooks
I know IR is a love or hate it kind of thing So, love or hate this.;-) http://www.flickr.com/photos/djbrooks/3539809221/ Canon G3 Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Paean to Ken Rockwell

2009-05-17 Thread David J Brooks
You should hit his site one time. Its funny. I love the reviews he does with out owning or trying the camera. Kens favorite camera is the next Nikon they bring out, then his previous best Nikon is crap/ Dave On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 5:58 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > May I preface this that I d

Re: To The Mountain...

2009-05-17 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 1:34 PM, Gonz wrote: > Thanks, I wasnt planning on  bringing rain gear.  Now I am! Its a must, trust us. Dave > > > On Sat, May 16, 2009 at 10:03 PM, Scott Loveless wrote: >> On 5/16/09, Cotty wrote: >>> On 16/5/09, Gonz, discombobulated, unleashed: >>> >>> >>> > Does a

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Bob Sullivan
The last obnoxious, gloating snot at GFM went on one of Mark's hikes. He was last heard saying something on the way down from Attic Window. Never made out exactly what it was... Regards, Bob S. On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 4:58 PM, Joseph McAllister wrote: > I find it amusing. Keep going if it suits y

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Thibouille
Why would I want to? On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 11:58 PM, Joseph McAllister wrote: > I find it amusing. Keep going if it suits you and you know you'll never meet > up with Bob or John or Mark at GFM...    :-0 > > > On May 17, 2009, at 14:01 , Thibouille wrote: > >>> >>> Yes. You've become more than

Re: PESO - Brugge Old Harbor at Dusk

2009-05-17 Thread Graydon
On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 02:57:20PM -0700, Rick Womer scripsit: > A more classical Brugge (Belgium) shot, of the old harbor at dusk. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9202604 > > (K10D, DA 16-45, ISO 1600, f/4 @ 1/30) This is of course horribly monitor dependent, but I really like the b

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Joseph McAllister
I find it amusing. Keep going if it suits you and you know you'll never meet up with Bob or John or Mark at GFM...:-0 On May 17, 2009, at 14:01 , Thibouille wrote: Yes. You've become more than a little obnoxious. Well, stop reading then. Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com http://

Paean to Ken Rockwell

2009-05-17 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
May I preface this that I don't know Ken Rockwell, I've never been to his website, and I only know of him through the continuous jibes and guffaws posted on the PDML (and through my brother). But when I saw this on DPR in one of the forums, I had to laugh ... Only a true genius would have s

PESO - Brugge Old Harbor at Dusk

2009-05-17 Thread Rick Womer
A more classical Brugge (Belgium) shot, of the old harbor at dusk. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9202604 (K10D, DA 16-45, ISO 1600, f/4 @ 1/30) Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: PESO - Sheep in sunset

2009-05-17 Thread Joseph McAllister
On May 17, 2009, at 12:39 , Bob W wrote: - Original Message - From: "Tim Xsleby" Subject: PESO - Sheep in sunset Not much to say. Except http://www.diskusjon.no/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=301389 They look like they are having a nice yak. I see no yak. I think some people w

Re: PESO: Ferry House

2009-05-17 Thread Rick Womer
Jack, it's a very characterful building, and I like the composition and the golf cart parked in front. Methinks this could use some playing with curves, though, because it seems a bit washed out. Cheers, Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sun, 5/17/09, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > F

Re: PESO: Last Laugh

2009-05-17 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Tim. No, it was autofocus. On May 17, 2009, at 4:58 PM, Tim Øsleby wrote: Sure hope it's not her last. You really nailed the focus in this one. Manual? -- MaritimTim 2009/5/17 Paul Stenquist : K20D and DA* 60-250, 180mm f5.6, 1/750th, ISO 400, http://photo.net/photodb/photo?p -- PD

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Joseph McAllister
This might be why my K20 did not ask the focal length of my A* 300 ƒ4 when attached to the AF 1.7x tc. It should have, but perhaps it DID get something from the 300 as to focal length. Of course, the photos were soft on tripod, so maybe I should have gone to the Custom Functions and forced

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Joseph McAllister
You will remember a while back the discussion of the new Pentax copyright for a lens mount / sealing rings? I suspect the DA and DFA, which have two different types of rubber 'O' ring, one called WR, the other not mentioned, will both be accommodated in the new camera. I'm not going to look

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Mark Roberts
Thibouille wrote: >> Yes. You've become more than a little obnoxious. > >Well, stop reading then. Lacking the necessary clairvoyance to know what's in a post before reading it, I see only one alternative for dealing with someone who openly states his intention of being obnoxious: Good night, Grac

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Joseph McAllister
13, why? On May 17, 2009, at 10:40 , John Whittingham wrote: Subject: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own? You will bitch against older lenses (FA and older)... ;) Well, at least those upgrading to K-7 (no, it's not compatibility related, don't worry). Simply, that feature is DA/DFA only. If

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Graydon
On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 11:01:50PM +0200, Thibouille scripsit: > > Yes. You've become more than a little obnoxious. > > Well, stop reading then. Gloating is unseemly, even when done in silence to the dark between the stars. In the present absence of de-illuminated astrographic elements, permit m

Re: Boris PESO 019: something you could eat

2009-05-17 Thread Tim Øsleby
Something sensual about these. Well done. -- MaritimTim 2009/5/16 Boris Liberman : > Hi! > > Have a look here: > http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2009/05/peso-2009-019.html. > > Be brutal and honest as usual. > > Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listin

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Thibouille
> > Yes. You've become more than a little obnoxious. > Well, stop reading then. -- 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@pd

Re: PESO: Last Laugh

2009-05-17 Thread Tim Øsleby
Sure hope it's not her last. You really nailed the focus in this one. Manual? -- MaritimTim 2009/5/17 Paul Stenquist : > K20D and DA* 60-250, 180mm f5.6, 1/750th, ISO 400, > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?p -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pd

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Mark Roberts
Thibouille wrote: >You shouldn't be worried, there is no loss of functionality. >Simply that feature will not work. Nothing bad, only good, even though >limited to some lenses. > >In an interview, a Pentax rep said they had to change something in >already roadmapped lenses. >This is it (or part of

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Bob Sullivan
John, I can tell this is pssing you off. Me too. Bob S. On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 2:55 PM, John Francis wrote: > > I'm really looking forward to next week so we can be done with > these smug "I know something *you* don't" postings that contain > absolutely no useful information. > > Either post r

PESO: Last Laugh

2009-05-17 Thread Paul Stenquist
K20D and DA* 60-250, 180mm f5.6, 1/750th, ISO 400, http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9202263 -- 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: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Thibouille
No. But then I do not know everything. There may be more goodies. On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 9:11 PM, John Celio wrote: >> I suspect it [the feature] takes into account lens model but focus >> distance as well as aperture and focal length so it would be quite >> difficult IMO to build such profile f

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Thibouille
Agreed some HDR pictures are sure fun but so unreal, I do not see the point (except for the fun of it). We'll see if it is done well or not. On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 9:09 PM, John Whittingham wrote: > HDR. only when it's done well and doesn't end up looking like animea, then it > ceases to be pho

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Thibouille
Well, nobody forces you to read anything. If you read, you wanted it. On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 9:55 PM, John Francis wrote: > > I'm really looking forward to next week so we can be done with > these smug "I know something *you* don't" postings that contain > absolutely no useful information. > > E

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Thibouille
Of course John, I wouldn't replace my older (or other brand) lenses because of that. It may however, influence purchase choices for next lenses to buy. (not speaking for me, just general buyer). > I've got a good number of older > lenses that come out occasionally.  There's no way I'm going to > re

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread John Francis
If, as you suggest, it's anything implemented in software, then I'm not going to worry about it one whit - that's what Photoshop is for. The only in-camera processing I use (apart from ISO variations) is JPEG conversion (RAW+JPEG or just plain JPEG output for happy-snaps). While I did notice, jus

Re: PESO - Sheep in sunset

2009-05-17 Thread Tim Øsleby
There _will_ be a next time. -- MaritimTim 2009/5/17 AlunFoto : > 2009/5/17 Tim Øsleby : >> Not much to say. Except >> http://www.diskusjon.no/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=301389 > > I've tried to find some sheepish comment to post, but I give up. Nice > pic. Wish I'd been there with you guy

Re: OT - Shooting a different kind of digital (mostly for Cotty)

2009-05-17 Thread Marco Alpert
Shot entirely on a Canon 5D Mk II using Lensbaby lenses: http://vimeo.com/4626809 -Marco -- 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: PESO - Sheep in sunset

2009-05-17 Thread AlunFoto
2009/5/17 Tim Øsleby : > Not much to say. Except > http://www.diskusjon.no/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=301389 I've tried to find some sheepish comment to post, but I give up. Nice pic. Wish I'd been there with you guys. -- http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/ http://alunfoto.blogspot.com -- P

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread John Francis
I'm really looking forward to next week so we can be done with these smug "I know something *you* don't" postings that contain absolutely no useful information. Either post real details or STFU. On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 12:23:12PM -0400, Cory Waters wrote: > I'm sorry, could you rephrase all of

Re: PESO - Sheep in sunset

2009-05-17 Thread Cotty
>> Not much to say. Except >> http://www.diskusjon.no/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=301389 >> > >They look like they are having a nice yak. It's a stock photo. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: PESO - Sheep in sunset

2009-05-17 Thread Cotty
On 17/5/09, Tim Øsleby, discombobulated, unleashed: >Not much to say. Except >http://www.diskusjon.no/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=301389 Very nice. The sheep on the left is saying, "I keep thinking it's Tuesday." -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=

RE: PESO - Sheep in sunset

2009-05-17 Thread Bob W
> - Original Message - > From: "Tim Xsleby" > Subject: PESO - Sheep in sunset > > > > Not much to say. Except > > http://www.diskusjon.no/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=301389 > > > > They look like they are having a nice yak. > > William Robb > I see no yak. I think some people

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Bruce Walker
Thibouille wrote: You will bitch against older lenses (FA and older)... ;) Well, at least those upgrading to K-7 (no, it's not compatibility related, don't worry). Simply, that feature is DA/DFA only. I'll bite: DA* 50-135 DA* 16-50 DA 35 macro DA 18-55 DA 50-200 My wish-list: DA* 55 I'm q

Re: Boris PESO 019: something you could eat

2009-05-17 Thread Bruce Walker
Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! Have a look here: http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2009/05/peso-2009-019.html. Be brutal and honest as usual. Boris Your former co-worker's wife is very skilled--those look very tasty! I really like all three shots; excellent detail and colour. -bmw -- PDML Pen

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread John Celio
I like Thibouille's hinting game. I miss being in the loop about upcoming products, and I think this is about as close as most of us are going to get. It's fun, like a slowly unravelling mystery. Anyway, I own a decent amount of DA lenses. DA 10-17 DA 16-50 DA 18-55 DA 21 DA 50-200 D-FA 100 m

Re: PESO: Perfume

2009-05-17 Thread Bruce Walker
Paul Stenquist wrote: The Lilacs are blooming, and my yard is full of perfume. This Lilac is a hybrid with large and very fragrant flower clusters. Shot at twilight. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9197994&size=lg K20D with DA* 60-250, f4 @ 1/250th, ISO 560 I can just about smell that

RE: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread John Whittingham
Yeah. don't need that. no worries. John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Adam Maas [a...@mawz.ca] Sent: 17 May 2009 20:14 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own? In-camera lens correctio

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Adam Maas
In-camera lens correction is a safe bet. My G1 does this with m43 lenses (but not 4/3rds lenses mounted via adaptor). Useful, especially with wide-angles (say goodbye to distortion), but also impractical to evaluate all F and later lenses (A and earlier lenses don't identify the model to the camera

RE: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread John Whittingham
HDR. only when it's done well and doesn't end up looking like animea, then it ceases to be photography IMHO. John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Thibouille [pentaxl...@gmail.com] Sent: 17 May 2009 19:25 To: Pentax-Discuss

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread John Celio
I suspect it [the feature] takes into account lens model but focus distance as well as aperture and focal length so it would be quite difficult IMO to build such profile for other lenses. You make it sound like a hyperfocal/pan-focus function. Is that close? John -- http://www.neovenator.com

Re: PESO - Sheep in sunset

2009-05-17 Thread Tim Øsleby
A little background info on the title. About 100 years ago many norwegain painters painted Elks in Sunset. It is so common to make ironic comments about them, that the irony has became cliche on its own. -- MaritimTim 2009/5/17 Tim Øsleby : > Not much to say. Except > http://www.diskusjon.no/ind

RE: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread John Whittingham
It sounds like something I'm not going to need, or be concerned about.Think I'll wait for the K20D replacement. John From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Thibouille [pentaxl...@gmail.com] Sent: 17 May 2009 19:20 To: Pentax-Disc

Re: PESO: Lightning

2009-05-17 Thread Bruce Walker
Nick Wright wrote: I apologize that this is from my in-between Pentax period (also known as the Dark Ages [i.e.- Canon]). But one of my favorite lightning pictures: http://kansasphotography.wordpress.com/2009/05/08/lightning/ Outstanding image. -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdm

Re: PESO - Sheep in sunset

2009-05-17 Thread Bruce Walker
Tim Øsleby wrote: Not much to say. Except http://www.diskusjon.no/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=301389 Hey, that's not baaad. :-) -bmw -- 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 d

Re: PESO - Sheep in sunset

2009-05-17 Thread Tim Øsleby
Hm. Thats interesting. In fact I've cropped off a pinch at the left side. The idea was to draw attention towards the talking sheep, by placing his mouth in the golden ratio. Your first sentence suggests that I was successful on that. Anyway thanks for commenting. -- MaritimTim 2009/5/17 Jack Dav

Re: PESO - Sheep in sunset

2009-05-17 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Tim Øsleby" Subject: PESO - Sheep in sunset > Not much to say. Except > http://www.diskusjon.no/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=301389 > They look like they are having a nice yak. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml

Re: PESO - Sheep in sunset

2009-05-17 Thread Graydon
On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 08:38:53PM +0200, Tim Øsleby scripsit: > Not much to say. Except > http://www.diskusjon.no/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=301389 Are those some highly traditional breed of sheep, by any chance? -- Graydon -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/m

Re: How many DA/DFA lenses do you own?

2009-05-17 Thread Graydon
On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 06:55:34PM +0200, Thibouille scripsit: > Simply put Cory, one feature will be only available when using DA/DFA lens. > And it is a useful feature, you will undertand why only the latest > lenses (poor Pentax testing all Pentax lenses ever made, imagine > that). All they'd n

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