Re: PESO - Bok Choy

2010/1/8 frank theriault : > > Nice tilt.  Blurry in all the right spots. > > It's brilliant! > > ;-) > > Okay, seriously, I really do like it.  Conveys the hustle and bustle > of Chinatown without a single person in the frame.  Very cool. > now that's a street shooter talking if I've ever seen on

Re: Snow event

2010/1/7 John Sessoms : > What about chains? You are entirely correct. Chains are a much overlooked aid. I have a set in the back of the car all winter, and usually have to mount them at least once every season. My father tells me that in the fifties they used to mount chains permanently on the

Re: Shot Counter

2010/1/8 John Sessoms : > > Right, I understand the file counter can be changed back, but the shutter > counter cannot. > > I was just wondering which one got changed by Pentax service. positively file. If you could alter the shutter actuation count by inserting a memory card with an altered file

Re: GESO fun and games

2010/1/6 mike wilson : > http://www.mikeawilson.co.uk/sledge > > Taken with a camera and a couple of lenses. were these lenses with or without bokeh? -- 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: Whingeing about workflow

Adam, would you share those presets? Can they be exported? Cheers Ecke 2010/1/8 Adam Maas : > On Thu, Jan 7, 2010 at 4:24 PM, Ken Waller wrote: >> Agreed - that the digital workflow takes more time but at least you've got >> the control and a much better opportunity at getting a keeper image, at

Re: Whingeing about workflow

They aren't hard to make. 2010/1/8 eckinator : > Adam, would you share those presets? Can they be exported? > Cheers > Ecke > > 2010/1/8 Adam Maas : >> On Thu, Jan 7, 2010 at 4:24 PM, Ken Waller wrote: >>> Agreed - that the digital workflow takes more time but at least you've got >>> the contro

Re: Whingeing about workflow

Couldn't write to: /customers/presetsheaven.com/presetsheaven.com/httpd.www/wp-content/cache/wp-cache-ad4f55cdbde416a762d64edc0a607ae3.html will try later thank you! =) ecke 2010/1/8 David Savage : > > > They aren't hard to make. > > 2010/1/8 eckinator : >> Adam, would you share those presets? Ca

Re: Wide angle for K-X?

On 1/3/10, Boris Liberman wrote: > It is therefore my humble suggestion that you look for Pentax glass to > mount on your Pentax camera. If you're willing to entertain the idea > of DA 16-45/4, then I suggest that you simply add to this a good copy > of FA 50/1.4 and shoot until you both got

Re: -37ºC

- Original Message - From: "Tom C" Subject: Re: -37ºC Now I know you we're drinking! Bill, how did you know? She thought one of us was cute. That implies blind drunkeness. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: Whingeing about workflow

I find I like to work the same way I used to with a selection of slides on a light box. I view the small thumbnails, click to view full screen (viewing with loupe) then another key stroke to view 100% if I want more details (stronger loupe). Breeze Browser has a better interface than Adobe Bridge

Re: Whingeing about workflow

On Jan 8, 2010, at 7:56 AM, Leon Altoff wrote: > I find I like to work the same way I used to with a selection of > slides on a light box. I view the small thumbnails, click to view > full screen (viewing with loupe) then another key stroke to view 100% > if I want more details (stronger loupe).

PESO - All-night Diner

http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/01/all-night-diner.html Comments welcome. Hope you enjoy. cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: Wide angle for K-X?

On Thu, Jan 7, 2010 at 10:10 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > On Thu, Jan 7, 2010 at 10:07 AM, David Savage wrote: >> "There is no spoon" >> > Explains why my soup drips off the fork. You need a spork. Or a foon. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spork cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois co

Re: Wide angle for K-X?

Sporks are great but would be even better as part of a leatherman or perhaps even a Swiss Army Spork... =) 2010/1/8 frank theriault : > On Thu, Jan 7, 2010 at 10:10 AM, David J Brooks wrote: >> On Thu, Jan 7, 2010 at 10:07 AM, David Savage wrote: >>> "There is no spoon" >>> >> Explains why my so

Re: -37ºC

Ann, sounds like you could use a web cam. (How you would use it is another matter) Jack --- On Thu, 1/7/10, ann sanfedele wrote: > From: ann sanfedele > Subject: Re: -37ºC > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Thursday, January 7, 2010, 8:32 PM > sorry Tom - I meant Bill was > cute!   so

Re: Shot Counter

I'll be checking for your next post on the thread. OK to go with the rice wine if need be, Ecke. 8) Jack --- On Fri, 1/8/10, eckinator wrote: > From: eckinator > Subject: Re: Shot Counter > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Friday, January 8, 2010, 1:31 AM > 2010/1/8 John Sessoms : > >

Re: PESO - All-night Diner

Nice addition to the "nite" series. How about a coffee table book titled "Shots in the Dark."? Jack --- On Fri, 1/8/10, frank theriault wrote: > From: frank theriault > Subject: PESO - All-night Diner > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Friday, January 8, 2010, 5:38 AM > http://knarfint

FS: Low-mileage K200D body, also with lens options

I'm thinking about the K-X, and since I have both the K100D and the K200D, it's the 200D that I'd sell to begin this upgrade path. K200D body, LN- condition, only 650 exposures or so. All original box/ manuals/cable/covers. Images available upon request; also, I can sell body only, or with t

Re: Wide angle for K-X?

On 8/1/10, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: >You need a spork. Funny you should say that. Filmed the inventor with some prototypes in the 1990s and he gave me one which we use to this day -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\_

Re: -37ºC

On Thu, Jan 7, 2010 at 9:31 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > Somebudy biin a critacizzing mi tyypin? > > Jakc Another testimonial from a successful graduate of the Dave Brooks school of spelln. Dave > > --- On Thu, 1/7/10, Tom C wrote: > >> From: Tom C >> Subject: Re: -37ºC >> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: -37ºC

Jack Davis wrote: Ann, sounds like you could use a web cam. (How you would use it is another matter) Jack gack! ann --- On Thu, 1/7/10, ann sanfedele wrote: From: ann sanfedele Subject: Re: -37ºC To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Date: Thursday, January 7, 2010, 8:32 PM sorry Tom

Re: PESO - All-night Diner

frank theriault wrote: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/01/all-night-diner.html Comments welcome. Hope you enjoy. cheers, frank I did enjoy - kind of intriguing that the woman who works there looks like a manakin, almost as if it were a display in a museum. ann -- PDML P

Colour me red...

i just discovered that i had managed to not send a note mentioning my Photo a Day and Photo a Week blogs which would not be so bad had i not mentioned the PaD blog a few times since with no point of reference. the PaW http://skewed-vision.blogspot.com/ is meant to cover either shots with a bit mor

Re: -37ºC

LoL.. J --- On Fri, 1/8/10, David J Brooks wrote: > From: David J Brooks > Subject: Re: -37ºC > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Friday, January 8, 2010, 8:05 AM > On Thu, Jan 7, 2010 at 9:31 PM, Jack > Davis > wrote: > > Somebudy biin a critacizzing mi tyypin? > > > > Jakc > > Anothe

WTB:Pentax Wide Angle

Greetings Pentaxians, I'm looking for one of the following wide angle lenses: DA* 16-50/f2.8 DA 12-24/4 DA 14/2.8 Please let me know if you have one that you are wanting to sell and how much you're asking for it. Much appreciated, Jay Taylor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net h

Re: Colour me red...

Brad, Had a stroll thru both blogs. It looks like an interesting couple of projects. I like the SkyChief pump! Good luck on 365xclick. May you not run out of subjects or interest. It's an ambitious endeavor and off to a good start. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Jan 8, 2010 at 10:22 AM, Bran Eversee

Re: Wide angle for K-X?

I am not familiar with 50/4 macro lens, but I do know that A 50/2.8 macro exists and it is highly regarded. Perchance it would be a better choice for you simply because it is faster and because being A lens, it will have native metering with your cameras... Boris On 1/8/2010 2:09 PM, Sandy Ha

Re: Wide angle for K-X?

I have a EX+ boxed, all papers DFA 50/2.8 macro for sale if you're interested but please mind the USD-EUR gap, you'd be looking at € 200 plus shipment and all x1.5 if paid in USD Cheers Ecke 2010/1/8 Boris Liberman : > I am not familiar with 50/4 macro lens, but I do know that A 50/2.8 macro > exi

Re: Colour me red...

On Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:11:09 -0600 Bob Sullivan wrote: > Had a stroll thru both blogs. It looks like an interesting couple of > projects. I like the SkyChief pump! Good luck on 365xclick. May you > not run out of subjects or interest. It's an ambitious endeavor and > off to a good start. > R

Re: Colour me red...

I think i have seen the fire chief pump shot before. I like the shot, and the pump. I used ot pump gas as a part time job when i was about 115-16 at a Supertest station. Dave On Fri, Jan 8, 2010 at 11:22 AM, Bran Everseeking wrote: > i just discovered that i had managed to not send a note menti

Re: Wide angle for K-X?

On Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:29:17 +0200 Boris Liberman wrote: > > > > My current plan is to buy the 16-45 and look for a good used 50/4 > > macro. (Anyone got a spare?) There is an M50 f4 macro for sale on my local, Saskatoon, kijiji.com site at $125 CDN http://saskatoon.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-cam

Re: PESO - All-night Diner

On Fri, Jan 8, 2010 at 9:19 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > Nice addition to the "nite" series. How about a coffee table book titled > "Shots in the Dark."? Or, a coffee table book about coffee tables. :-) Nice one Frank. I don't know why we look at the menus at these place, cheesburg and fries. Dave

OT

No need to carry a pen and notebook or flash manual now. http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2009/archives/7589 Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Geso: Storm's cleared

The storm has cleared here, but it left us some gifts... http://picasaweb.google.com/rf.sullivan/Winter2010#5424467820246342626 K-7 + DA60-250/4 @ 60mm, f5.6 @ 1/2000 & ISO 1600 The other two samples in the album are also ISO 1600 on the DA60-250 Regards, Bob S. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail L

RE: Geso: Storm's cleared

> > The storm has cleared here, but it left us some gifts... > > http://picasaweb.google.com/rf.sullivan/Winter2010#5424467820246342626 > > K-7 + DA60-250/4 @ 60mm, f5.6 @ 1/2000 & ISO 1600 > > The other two samples in the album are also ISO 1600 on the DA60-250 > > Regards, Bob S. Very nice

Re: Geso: Storm's cleared

Bob, Your stuff made for interesting pictures! Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Jan 8, 2010 at 3:43 PM, Bob W wrote: >> >> The storm has cleared here, but it left us some gifts... >> >> http://picasaweb.google.com/rf.sullivan/Winter2010#5424467820246342626 >> >> K-7 + DA60-250/4 @ 60mm, f5.6 @ 1/2000 &

FS: Flash, Grip, Converter, Remote & Zoom Lens

I've added 4 items this week, but 2 of them are somewhat redundant as I also sold a different grip and flash last week. Anyway, here's what's posted now on eBay: Pentax Rear Converter A 1.4X-L Teleconverter With Case http://tinyurl.com/yj3r8ck Pentax D-BG2 Battery Grip for K10D K20D Digital Ca

Re: Geso: Storm's cleared

Was obviously a windless "quiet" placement of snowflakes. Nice! Jack --- On Fri, 1/8/10, Bob Sullivan wrote: > From: Bob Sullivan > Subject: Geso: Storm's cleared > To: "PDML" > Date: Friday, January 8, 2010, 12:38 PM > The storm has cleared here, but it > left us some gifts... > > http://pi

Re: Geso: Storm's cleared

Some nice pics. I'm pleased to report that you got more than double the amount of snow we received on the side of the great Michi gami pond. On Jan 8, 2010, at 3:38 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: The storm has cleared here, but it left us some gifts... http://picasaweb.google.com/rf.sullivan/Winter2

Re: Geso: Storm's cleared

Thanks Jack, Yes winds were light and the spot was sheltered on 2 sides. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Jan 8, 2010 at 5:07 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > Was obviously a windless "quiet" placement of snowflakes. Nice! > > Jack > > --- On Fri, 1/8/10, Bob Sullivan wrote: > >> From: Bob Sullivan >> Subject:

Re: Geso: Storm's cleared

Thanks Paul, The snow caused as much driving havoc today as it did yesterday. But it was kind of light and fluffy...not that I shovel anymore. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Jan 8, 2010 at 6:26 PM, P N Stenquist wrote: > Some nice pics. I'm pleased to report that you got more than double the > amount o

Re: Geso: Storm's cleared

On Jan 8, 2010, at 4:45 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Thanks Paul, The snow caused as much driving havoc today as it did yesterday. But it was kind of light and fluffy...not that I shovel anymore. Regards, Bob S. Looks like you need a Fordson Snowmotor: http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topi

Re: -37ºC

I just took a five mile walk in -6c weather. I guess that seems balmy to you. ;) Evan On Jan 7, 2010, at 8:29 AM, William Robb wrote: That's how cold it is this morning. Gads I hate winter. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_

Re: WTB:Pentax Wide Angle

I have a DA 14 I'm willing to sell. --Original Message-- From: Jay Taylor Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net To: pdml@pdml.net ReplyTo: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: WTB:Pentax Wide Angle Sent: Jan 8, 2010 11:43 AM Greetings Pentaxians, I'm looking for one of the following wide angle lens

Re: FS: Flash, Grip, Converter, Remote & Zoom Lens

Jerome - What did you have to do to remove the locking pin on the AF-540? -p On 1/8/2010 3:58 PM, Jerome Reyes wrote: I've added 4 items this week, but 2 of them are somewhat redundant as I also sold a different grip and flash last week. Anyway, here's what's posted now on eBay: Pentax Rear

Re: PESO: Smoothie

P N Stenquist wrote: Another Key West pic from this past April: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10450970&size=lg K20D, DA* 16-50/2.8, f56, 1/125, ISO 200, + 1/2 stop exposure comp, 31mm I love the colors. -- Christian http://404mohawknotfound.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: Geso: Storm's cleared

Bob, I like these! I'm also glad that the snow didn't make it this far east (though we got clobbered in December when you didn't). Out of curiosity: The exif shows that you shot these at very high ISO and shutter speed. A boo-boo or on purpose? Cheers, Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW

Re: GESO NSW PDML

eactiv...@aol.com wrote: = Interesting. Thanks for sharing. Noticed someone has a Cotty-style altered Canon. (Well, the lens part.) Marnie aka Doe :-) Just an EOS to M42 screw adapter with 55/1.8 Tak. No butchering involved. :-) -- Christian http://404mohawknotfound

Re: PESO: Smoothie

Thanks Christian. Are you home? Enjoyed your down under pics. Paul On Jan 8, 2010, at 10:51 PM, Christian wrote: > P N Stenquist wrote: >> Another Key West pic from this past April: >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10450970&size=lg >> K20D, DA* 16-50/2.8, f56, 1/125, ISO 200, + 1/2 stop

Re: FS: Flash, Grip, Converter, Remote & Zoom Lens

Your ad says that if the locking pin sticks, the camera and flash have to be sent to Pentax. In truth, the base of the flash can be unscrewed from the upper portion and the pin can be extracted. Also note that the pin doesn't actually stick, but the mechanism that raises it can break. Because al

Re: Another GESO; Sydney PDML

Brian Walters wrote: Not up to Rob's standard (that K-x high ISO performance indoors is something else!) but here they are: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/PDML_Sydney_Jan2010/index.html Cheers Brian Nice shots, Brian (except the pic of the dork ;-) ). It was great meeting up with you, A

Re: FS: Flash, Grip, Converter, Remote & Zoom Lens

Thanks, Paul. I'll revise my listing to be more accurate. paul stenquist wrote: Your ad says that if the locking pin sticks, the camera and flash have to be sent to Pentax. In truth, the base of the flash can be unscrewed from the upper portion and the pin can be extracted. Also note that the

Re: FS: Flash, Grip, Converter, Remote & Zoom Lens

To be honest, I don't remember. I do know that I got the procedure from an internet search, so I'm sure the directions will be easy to find. As Stenquist suggested in his email, I believe it involved unscrewing the base of the flash, and just removing the pin. By the way (Stenquist)... the c

PESO - Toby

I keep flip-flopping on whether i like this or not. I'm curious as to what you might think. Just an informal snap taken from across the table: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2010/01/toby.html Comments appreciated. thanks, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bress

Re: Geso: Storm's cleared

On Fri, Jan 8, 2010 at 3:38 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > The storm has cleared here, but it left us some gifts... > > http://picasaweb.google.com/rf.sullivan/Winter2010#5424467820246342626 > > K-7 + DA60-250/4 @ 60mm, f5.6 @ 1/2000 & ISO 1600 > > The other two samples in the album are also ISO 1600 o

Re: Geso: Storm's cleared

Rick, I listened to that Jai Maizel (sp?) interview posted here and he mentioned high ISO getting him sharp, well focused images at the expense of having pretty pixels. I thought I'd give it a try. I cranked up the speed for a dawn shoot a few days ago and left it alone. I wanted to have some ex

Re: PESO - Toby

What catches my interest is how the face is split in half by the light - half in shadow, half lit. -- Best regards, Bruce Friday, January 8, 2010, 8:41:40 PM, you wrote: ft> I keep flip-flopping on whether i like this or not. I'm curious as to ft> what you might think. ft> Just an informal s

Re: Another GESO; Sydney PDML

On Fri, 08 Jan 2010 23:16 -0500, "Christian" wrote: > > Nice shots, Brian (except the pic of the dork ;-) ). It was great > meeting up with you, Anthony and Rob. I thought you were calling me a dork, which isn't necessarily inappropriate, but then I realised that I wasn't in any of the photo

PESO 2010 - 006 - GDG

Sometimes you have to have a little fun ... http://godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com/out-of-the-woods comments always appreciated, thanks for looking. Godfrey -- a photo blog: http://godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: PESO: Smoothie

Captured the essence of a Florida beach bar perfectly. Composition is quite pleasing also. My wife's from Florida, so this scene is familiar, but quite well done. Tom On Fri, Jan 8, 2010 at 8:51 PM, Christian wrote: > P N Stenquist wrote: >> >> Another Key West pic from this past April: >> htt

Re: PESO 2010 - 006 - GDG

It's hard not to look at those without smiling. I like the close cropping. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ On Fri, 08 Jan 2010 22:22 -0800, "Godfrey DiGiorgi" wrote: > Sometimes you have to hav

Re: Another GESO; Sydney PDML

On 09/01/2010, Brian Walters wrote: > I thought you were calling me a dork, which isn't necessarily > inappropriate, but then I realised that I wasn't in any of the photos. > Anthony and/or Rob might be insulted It's a difficult task to insult me! ;-) -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio