Re: OT: Free, as in time

Bob W wrote: But no new toys for a while... :o( It's happening everywhere. I was one of the fortunate few not to be called to a meeting yesterday. You could start a new career as Bob the gentleman burglar, only targetting the robber barons who are running the country these days. They wo

Re: Pentax K-x - What say you?

Jeffery Smith wrote: While it is apparently marketed toward the average Joe/Jane who might want a bit better digital camera, what is the verdict on the Pentax K-x? Does anyone on the forum have and use one? Yes. Buy it. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman

Long lens updates [Scanned]

Sigma has the following lenses now officially available in Pentax fit: 300mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM, 500mm f/4.5 EX DG HSM I wonder how long before we get the option of the following: 800mm f/5.6 EX DG HSM & 300-800mm f/5.6 EX DG HSM John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

Re: Carrying a monopd

Larry Colen wrote: I went for a walk in the woods after work tonight. Being around sunset it was getting dark, especially under the trees and I wished I'd had my monopod with me. I was trying to think of a convenient way to carry it, when I wasn't using it and think that some sort of a ho

Re: Firmware updates

Rob Studdert wrote: On 01/05/2010, P. J. Alling wrote: I haven't seen anyone mention this, but there seem to be frimware updates for the K20, K200, K2000, and K10 as of April 22. the K20 version is up to 1.04... There was actually a K-x firmware update also, all mulled over on DPR. High

Re: The New Life: Part II (new skin)

Roman Melihhov wrote: http://roman.blakout.net/?blog=20100430162536 ^^^ its a Grass Snake to the lover of repltiles in you... Interesting. Here, halfway up the UK, I am at the northern limit of this snake, yet you are much further north than me. An excellent portrait. -- PDML Pentax-Discus

Re: K-7 replacement?

On 2010-04-30 18:23 , Rob Studdert wrote: On 01/05/2010, Joseph McAllister wrote: [snip] BTW your mailer seems to continuously break/confuse threads, your reply to me appeared in a thread of the same name that was running concurrently (as it was originally split due to another misbehaving mai

Re: K-7 replacement?

On 2010-04-30 17:29 , Rob Studdert wrote: On 01/05/2010, Joseph McAllister wrote: Most likely because you or your son captured much of the artwork using a third party utility, or browsing Google and various bands websites. When you re-synched, iTunes, which only uses Apples own database, and A

Re: Firmware updates

On 01/05/2010, mike wilson wrote: > Rob Studdert wrote: > > > On 01/05/2010, P. J. Alling wrote: > > > > > > > I haven't seen anyone mention this, but there seem to be frimware > updates > > > for the K20, K200, K2000, and K10 as of April 22. the K20 version is up > to > > > 1.04... > > > > > >

Re: Firmware updates

I remember it was mentioned the other day. I updated my K10D the other day. Don't think the update was actually necessary for me but what the hey... Dave On May 1, 2010, at 3:38 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > I haven't seen anyone mention this, but there seem to be frimware updates for > the K20,

Re: K-7 replacement?

On 01/05/2010, steve harley wrote: > it's a really bad example, since that feature is an option; it may be too > helpful in the default, but the default is for people who buy tracks from > Apple and rip their own CDs without tweaking the track names; not everything > about iTunes suits me but it

Re: Pentax K-x - What say you?

2010/5/1 William Robb : >> Pentax knocked one out of the hockey court with this one. > The what? > Stick with ballparks. There's a par for every course, isn't there? :-) I have only played with a K-x for a couple of hours, but it seems like a very nice little camera. I got a decent picture of

RE: an AP story on our exhibit

> > Here's how to be a real chansonnier: > > > > > > And a cover for the youngsters: > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfKGoP6KEpw&feature=related > Géniale! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: K-7 replacement?

On 30/4/10, John Francis, discombobulated, unleashed: > >The one thing I really, really dislike about the Mac is the >obnoxious attitude of Mac zealots who insist that their way >of doing things is *obviously* the one true way. But it *is*. Amen. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | P

RE: OT: Free, as in time

> > It's happening everywhere. I was one of the fortunate few > not to be called to a meeting yesterday. > > You could start a new career as Bob the gentleman burglar, > only targetting the robber barons who are running the country > these days. > They wouldn't miss the odd Ferrari or shooti

RE: K-7 replacement?

> > > >The one thing I really, really dislike about the Mac is the > obnoxious > >attitude of Mac zealots who insist that their way of doing things is > >*obviously* the one true way. > > But it *is*. > > Amen. Anyone who thinks otherwise must explain themselves to the iNquisition. As you mig

RE: Carrying a monopd

> > > http://www.zbattery.com/Maglite-Plain-Leather-Belt-Holster-for-D-Size- > > Flashlights > > > > to carry a monopod? > > I have a two-section one that multitasks as a stick and > mugger-deterrer, as if I do not manage that adequately myself. Make & model? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail Li

RE: K-7 replacement?

I started with computers in 1982, when the hot PC's were Commodore 64's and Amiga's, with the TRS-80 the hobbyist machine. The first business PC's I used were the HP86A and then the HP desktop, complete with 128k of RAM (64k built-in plus 64k plug-in module), and a 5.25in floppy for storage. Team

Re: K-7 replacement?

I was filming a report on UK soldiers returning home to barracks from Afghanistan the other day. We had to shoot and edit and then send from a network news satellite truck. The reporter asked me if I had my [Mac] edit kit along, and I always do. She asked if I wouldn't mind editing the piece as wel

Re: K-7 replacement?

On 1/5/10, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: >Anyone who thinks otherwise must explain themselves to the iNquisition. As >you might expect. You've not had the iCushion treatment? -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com __

Re: Carrying a monopd

2010/5/1 Larry Colen : > I went for a walk in the woods after work tonight.  Being around sunset it > was getting dark, especially under the trees and I wished I'd had my monopod > with me. I was trying to think of a convenient way to carry it, when I > wasn't using it and think that some sort of a

Re: K-7 replacement?

2010/5/1 Bob W : > > Anyone who thinks otherwise must explain themselves to the iNquisition. As conducted by Paul iNquist? Cheers Ecke -- 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

Re: The New Life: Part II (new skin)

On 1/5/10, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: > Here, halfway up the UK, I am at the northern limit of >this snake, Holy Mary that's a long snake!!! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com ___

Re: This looks like a must have for folks going to GFM

On 30/4/10, Larry Colen, discombobulated, unleashed: >http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/2639451/294218458/name/RedGreensHolder%2Ewmv Thanks Larry, best laugh of the day -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com __

Re: This looks like a must have for folks going to GFM

2010/5/1 Larry Colen : > http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/2639451/294218458/name/RedGreensHolder%2Ewmv And it will even fit into your http://www.zbattery.com/Maglite-Plain-Leather-Belt-Holster-for-D-Size-Flashlights Go get two!!! ROFLMAO Ecke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdm

Re: We'll be streaming the opening live from Chicago

On 1/5/10, Tanya Love, discombobulated, unleashed: >Let's hope there's something more exciting to see! Start your own webcam service and we might have some interesting competition! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _

RE: K-7 replacement?

[...] > > I think it just has to be accepted that unless Microsoft and > Windows will dominate the commercial and home use markets for > many years to come because it's now much too hard for > companies and people to make the change: the costs in > re-training and replacing hardware and legacy

Re: K-7 replacement?

On 01/05/2010, Cotty wrote: > It's less to do with how good the computers are and more to do with how > competent the user is at maintaining a healthy system and knowing how to > achieve the required result. Thank dog someone has finally said it! -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +6

Re: Carrying a monopd

I use the side loop on my AW200 Sling bag to store my monopod. Keeps it nicely out of the way, and always accessible. On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 12:33 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > I went for a walk in the woods after work tonight.  Being around sunset it > was getting dark, especially under the trees an

RE: K-7 replacement?

> > > It's less to do with how good the computers are and more to do with > > how competent the user is at maintaining a healthy system > and knowing > > how to achieve the required result. > > Thank dog someone has finally said it! > That's just a variant of "blame the user for the programm

For Sale Friday

Sorry, I missed the cutoff by a bit. SMC Pentax F AF Adapter 1.7X I have one of these that I am selling. I bought it about 12 years ago as 'new old stock.' Since then, I might have used it a dozen times at most. I just don't think about it when I pack my camera bag. It's like new,

Re: Peso Back yard deer

> Well, "Nothing runs like a Deere." or smells like a John! Walt -- 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: Catch-In-Focus (RE DO)

Well done, I'd say. Good looking bird. Paul On May 1, 2010, at 1:20 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > Thanks, Dan. I hadn't done a Trap Focus since my MZ-S. Kind of a Lark! > > Jack > > --- On Fri, 4/30/10, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > >> From: Daniel J. Matyola >> Subject: Re: Fw: PESO: Catch-In-Focus

Re: OT: Free, as in time

On Thu, 29 Apr 2010 21:39 +0100, "Bob W" wrote: > One of the fascinating aspects of long-term participation in the PDML is > the > soap opera aspect - reading and hearing about the changes in everyone's > lives - marriages, babies, house moves, illnesses, work and so on. In the > time I've been on

Re: K-7 replacement?

On May 1, 2010, at 5:35 AM, John Coyle wrote: > I started with computers in 1982, when the hot PC's were Commodore 64's and > Amiga's, with the TRS-80 the hobbyist machine. You must have been half asleep, if you missed Apple //e. I was working in NY as a journalist, and anyone who could affor

Re: Peso Catching Rays

On Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:02 -0400, "P N Stenquist" wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=10962159&size=lg > > DA*60-250, f14 @ 1/60th, ISO 200, 170mm > Very nice composition and beautiful colours. Cheers Brian Brian Walters Western Sydn

Re: Long lens updates [Scanned]

And I wonder about the 120-300/2,8. It's supposed to be a h*** of a zoom lens. I'm told it is good enough to give quality images with a 1,4 TC. -- MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ 2010/5/1 John Whittingham : > Sigma has the following lenses now officially available in Pentax fit: >

Re: K-7 replacement?

On May 1, 2010, at 5:43 AM, eckinator wrote: > 2010/5/1 Bob W : >> >> Anyone who thinks otherwise must explain themselves to the iNquisition. > > As conducted by Paul iNquist? > I am frequently asked to provide that service. I have a room in the basement set up specifically for the punishment

Re: Peso Back yard deer

On Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:53 -0400, "David J Brooks" wrote: > Even though there is construction in town, we live close enough to > farms and bush areas. > > Deer have popped into our back yard before, but never before the > garden had been planted. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=109603

Re: PESO: Red Wing Re-try

On Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:43 -0700, "Jack Davis" wrote: > Made another try at my favorite Red Wing Black Bird hunting location > early this AM. Light was from a more helpful direction at that hour, plus > I was "packing" an AF540 flash with a "VISUAL" flash extender. Using K20 > w/DA55~300. > > Am a

RE: OT: Free, as in time

> > Allow me to add my best wishes to those already expressed - > hope all works out as you would like. > Thanks Brian. Although I've known for months that it's coming I haven't yet thought much about what I want > I've been twice redundant during my career. This is my 3rd time. Last time I

Re: Fw: PESO: Catch-In-Focus (RE DO)

On Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:57 -0700, "Jack Davis" wrote: > > > --- On Fri, 4/30/10, Jack Davis wrote: > > > From: Jack Davis > > Subject: PESO: Catch-In-Focus > > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > > Date: Friday, April 30, 2010, 3:48 PM > > Finch Food Feeded Focus Fun! > > > > Comments? > > T

Re: This looks like a must have for folks going to GFM

2010/5/1 eckinator : > 2010/5/1 Larry Colen : >> http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/2639451/294218458/name/RedGreensHolder%2Ewmv > > And it will even fit into your > http://www.zbattery.com/Maglite-Plain-Leather-Belt-Holster-for-D-Size-Flashlights > Go get two!!! hehe. For drinking with both hands. --

Re: PESO: Catch-In-Focus (RE DO)

Thanks, Paul! Ya gotta' be looking for something photographic to do. |=O Jack --- On Sat, 5/1/10, paul stenquist wrote: > From: paul stenquist > Subject: Re: PESO: Catch-In-Focus (RE DO) > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Saturday, May 1, 2010, 4:47 AM > Well done, I'd say. Good looking

Re: K-7 replacement?

On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 5:37 AM, Cotty wrote: > I was filming a report on UK soldiers returning home to barracks from > Afghanistan the other day. We had to shoot and edit and then send from a > network news satellite truck. The reporter asked me if I had my [Mac] > edit kit along, and I always do.

Re: OT: Free, as in time

On 5/1/2010 5:28 AM, Bob W wrote: It's happening everywhere. I was one of the fortunate few not to be called to a meeting yesterday. You could start a new career as Bob the gentleman burglar, only targetting the robber barons who are running the country these days. They wouldn't miss the odd Fe

RE: Long lens updates [Scanned] [Spam score:8%]

That sounds impressive, I'm still pondering over the 120-400 4.5-5.6 APO for a long range zoom. Currently using the DA 300 with rear converters (1.4, 1.5 & 1.7) but it's not ideal, not sure the Sigma 120-400 would be any better but at least SR would work at 400mm and maybe AF would be better. J

Re: Fw: PESO: Catch-In-Focus (RE DO)

Thanks, Brian! You probably know exactly how to do such, but start off with Custom Function #34.(I forgot about that initially). Use either a MF "A" lens or a AF with a MF option switch and AF-S focus. Jack --- On Sat, 5/1/10, Brian Walters wrote: > From: Brian Walters > Subject: Re: Fw: PESO

Re: PESO: Red Wing Re-try

Thanks, Brian! I agree, to this point the "composition" has been limited to a heavy crop and keeping some high voltage stanchions and power lines out of the background. I have been OK, however, with the wild clover and thistles. Jack --- On Sat, 5/1/10, Brian Walters wrote: > From: Brian Walt

Re: PESO: Red Wing Re-try

I like the third version best. Good detail for black feathers. That's always tough. Paul On May 1, 2010, at 9:10 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Thanks, Brian! I agree, to this point the "composition" has been limited to a heavy crop and keeping some high voltage stanchions and power lines out of the

Re: Introduction

I'm used to digressing threads, though I rarely witness a Mac versus Windows battle any more. I use a Mac most of the time because I like the software available for it. It also allows me to very quickly filter all posts with the word "Mac" in them so I can drag and drop them to the trash can. I

Re: Please comment on my Diner Blog

Camillia Grill is famous for their waffles as well as a hamburger with raw meat in it (the cannibal). You hit the nail on the head regarding its appearance. It had closed after Katrina (when we were having to pay $15/hour for dishwashers down here), but I think it's up and running again. Jeffer

Re: Carrying a monopd

On 2010-05-01 0:33, Larry Colen wrote: might work. Has anyone used something like this: http://www.zbattery.com/Maglite-Plain-Leather-Belt-Holster-for-D-Size-Flashlights to carry a monopod? Most are too long to carry on your belt, IMO. They end up banging around amidst your legs and are a t

Re: OT: Free, as in time

Bob W wrote: It's happening everywhere. I was one of the fortunate few not to be called to a meeting yesterday. You could start a new career as Bob the gentleman burglar, only targetting the robber barons who are running the country these days. They wouldn't miss the odd Ferrari or shootin

Re: PESO: Red Wing Re-try

Thanks much, Paul! Also, thanks for your putting me on to the flash extender a few years back. (think it was you?). Third set is my choice also. Jack --- On Sat, 5/1/10, P N Stenquist wrote: > From: P N Stenquist > Subject: Re: PESO: Red Wing Re-try > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date:

Re: Carrying a monopd

Bob W wrote: http://www.zbattery.com/Maglite-Plain-Leather-Belt-Holster-for-D-Size- Flashlights to carry a monopod? I have a two-section one that multitasks as a stick and mugger-deterrer, as if I do not manage that adequately myself. Make & model? Benbo Trekker as at the bottom of her

Re: K-7 replacement?

>On 01/05/2010, Cotty wrote: > >> It's less to do with how good the computers are and more to do with how >> competent the user is at maintaining a healthy system and knowing how to >> achieve the required result. On 1/5/10, Rob Studdert, discombobulated, unleashed: >Thank dog someone has final

Re: Carrying a monopd

The head makes a reasonable handle, considering. Mark! (they really are best taken completely out of context) On 5/1/2010 10:10 AM, mike wilson wrote: Bob W wrote: http://www.zbattery.com/Maglite-Plain-Leather-Belt-Holster-for-D-Size- Flashlights to carry a monopod? I have a two-se

Re: OT: Free, as in time

Bob, as you say you may have time to revert the fortunes... So, I would only wish you find a new job swiftly and without much delay. Boris -- 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 a

Re: Pentax K-x - What say you?

Does anyone know why the body only in black is more expensive than a colored body with the zoom lens? I would prefer not to buy the kit lens as it is really not a good substitute for either of the zooms I now own. Jeffery On May 1, 2010, at 3:56 AM, AlunFoto wrote: > 2010/5/1 William Robb : >>

Re: Pentax K-x - What say you?

Does anyone know why the body only in black is more expensive than a colored body with the zoom lens? Marketing. On 5/1/2010 11:02 AM, Jeffery Smith wrote: Does anyone know why the body only in black is more expensive than a colored body with the zoom lens? I would prefer not to buy the k

Re: Introduction

Hi Boris, it has been a long time since I saw your name. Perhaps you were/are on one of Stephen Gandy's forums? Jeffery On May 1, 2010, at 12:32 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: > Hi, Jeffery. But I am thinking we're been introduced before, on another list. > I am glad you came about to owning fine

Re: PESO: Red Wing Re-try

Yes, I'm a big fan of the flash extender. I use it for all bird and wildlife shoots. At the distances one encounters in those kind of shoots, you rarely get much more than a bit of fill, but that fill is very helpful. Paul On May 1, 2010, at 10:10 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Thanks much, Paul! A

Re: Pentax K-x - What say you?

Figures. On May 1, 2010, at 10:08 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: >> >> Does anyone know why the body only in black is more expensive than a colored >> body with the zoom lens? > > Marketing. > > > > On 5/1/2010 11:02 AM, Jeffery Smith wrote: >> Does anyone know why the body only in black is more e

Re: Pentax K-x - What say you?

Like P.J. says it's Marketing. You've got to learn to think of it as a special deal only available on the colored bodies. I'd like a yellow one please. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 10:08 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: >> >> Does anyone know why the body only in black is more expensive than a

RE: K-7 replacement?

> > >Thank dog someone has finally said it! > > > > As long as I've got Steve Jobs' skidmarks all over my nose, I'm happy. > Eeuughhh -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly

RE: OT: Free, as in time

[...] > > Make the dog your vice president, and build a corporate > structure that's visible on the internet. Then underbid. > That's not a bad idea. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

Re: K-7 replacement?

On 5/1/2010 11:24 AM, Bob W wrote: Thank dog someone has finally said it! As long as I've got Steve Jobs' skidmarks all over my nose, I'm happy. Eeuughhh MARK! -- {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Courier New;}} \viewkind4\uc1\p

Re: OT: Free, as in time

On 5/1/2010 11:27 AM, Bob W wrote: [...] Make the dog your vice president, and build a corporate structure that's visible on the internet. Then underbid. That's not a bad idea. You can hire me as a consultant. (No job to small, no fee to large). -- {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\de

Re: Carrying a monopd

I'll second Bob's comment and recommend one of the Trek-Tech TrekPods: http://www.trek-tech.com/products/trekpods.html I have a TrekPod II which is the older, heavier design. Like the Benbo that Bob W recommended it has an upside down leg design, thickest section at the bottom, which makes it sup

RE: OT: Free, as in time

> > > >> Make the dog your vice president, and build a corporate structure > >> that's visible on the internet. Then underbid. > >> > >> > > That's not a bad idea. > > > > You can hire me as a consultant. (No job to small, no fee to large). OK - I'll pay you what I pay my dog. B

Re: Introduction

My recollection is that we discussed Pentax briefly off-Picture-A-Week-list. Boris On 5/1/2010 6:06 PM, Jeffery Smith wrote: Hi Boris, it has been a long time since I saw your name. Perhaps you were/are on one of Stephen Gandy's forums? Jeffery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.n

Re: Pentax K-x - What say you?

Our major crack house, Henrys Cameras, has the body only about $20 less than with the kit lens. Dave On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 11:19 AM, Jeffery Smith wrote: > Figures. > > On May 1, 2010, at 10:08 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: > >>> >>> Does anyone know why the body only in black is more expensive than

Re: Carrying a monopd

On May 1, 2010, at 6:56 AM, Doug Franklin wrote: On 2010-05-01 0:33, Larry Colen wrote: might work. Has anyone used something like this: http://www.zbattery.com/Maglite-Plain-Leather-Belt-Holster-for-D-Size-Flashlights to carry a monopod? Most are too long to carry on your belt, IMO. They

Re: Pentax K-x - What say you?

It begins to sound like you should get the body with the kit lens, those usually sell for about $100 on ebay. So you'll come out ahead. On 5/1/2010 12:46 PM, David J Brooks wrote: Our major crack house, Henrys Cameras, has the body only about $20 less than with the kit lens. Dave On Sat, May

RE: We'll be streaming the opening live from Chicago

Oh, man, there's one in every crowd! :) -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Cotty Sent: Saturday, 1 May 2010 7:49 PM To: pentax list Subject: Re: We'll be streaming the opening live from Chicago On 1/5/10, Tanya Love, discombobulated

Re: Pentax K-x - What say you?

It's the new DA L kit lens, not the mechanically better DA or DA II version which are the ones which go for $100. Plastic mount, no hood and no QSF, same optics as the DA II and WR versions though. -Adam On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 1:00 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > It begins to sound like you should get

Re: Pentax K-x - What say you?

The uninitiated will still pay $100.00. On 5/1/2010 1:09 PM, Adam Maas wrote: It's the new DA L kit lens, not the mechanically better DA or DA II version which are the ones which go for $100. Plastic mount, no hood and no QSF, same optics as the DA II and WR versions though. -Adam On Sat, May

PESO - Saturday Morning at the Lake

Got down to the lake at the bottom of my street at about 8 this morning. The light was pretty cool. I hope these aren't too dark, but I like them this way: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/saturday-morning-at-lake.html Features my first cormorant shot - called "Dawn Patrol". All shot

Re: PESO - Saturday Morning at the Lake

I like your light choice in all three. Quiet and comfortable. Jack --- On Sat, 5/1/10, frank theriault wrote: > From: frank theriault > Subject: PESO - Saturday Morning at the Lake > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Saturday, May 1, 2010, 10:22 AM > Got down to the lake at the bottom of

Re: PESO - Saturday Morning at the Lake

On 1/5/10, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: >Got down to the lake at the bottom of my street at about 8 this >morning. The light was pretty cool. I hope these aren't too dark, >but I like them this way: > >http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/saturday-morning-at-lake.html > >Fe

Re: Introduction

On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 6:58 PM, Cotty wrote: > Don't believe anything I say. > > (It'll get said eventually) Ya beat me to it! ;-) Welcome to the list, Jeffery! cheers, frank from toronto -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Been missing from the list

Finally got a chance this morning to check on the List. A little over 1800 messages since a week ago last Tuesday. I'm in the middle of a 10 day shoot in Utah - Escalante/Grand Staircase and Captitol Reef N.P. Encountered almost all the seasons - we've had sun, clouds, rain, hail, sleet & snow w

RE: PESO - Saturday Morning at the Lake

> Got down to the lake at the bottom of my street at about 8 > this morning. The light was pretty cool. I hope these > aren't too dark, but I like them this way: > > http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2010/05/saturday-morning-at > -lake.html > > Features my first cormorant shot - called "Dawn

Re: Exhibit Question - Dress

Gave me a good chuckle there, Stan. Thanks! On Apr 30, 2010, at 20:03 , Stan Halpin wrote: Sorry, I have worked for the Army for 39+ years and have developed an aversion to camo. What triggered it was the number of complaints about pedestrians being hit by cars on base. Hell - they are a

Re: Please comment on my Diner Blog

The Camilla Grill was open two years ago when I was down there with my wife, who was attending a science teachers' convention. While she was at a session, I took the St Charles Street trolley out to Camilla for breakfast, The ride through the Garden District was a real joy. Once inside, the Cami

Re: GESO from a Norwegian Pentaxian Gathering

http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/thumbnails.php?album=20 Finally got around to looking at these, Jostein, and wanted to add my praise to the din of PDML'rs. Drunk or not, they all display good seeing and timely clicking. Thanks for sharing. Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com http://gallery

Re: Been missing from the list

Wow, beautiful locations and sounds like wonderful photography weather to boot, Ken. I'm sure you'll share. Tom C. On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 2:13 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: > Finally got a chance this morning to check on the List. A little over 1800 > messages since a week ago last Tuesday. I'm in

Re: K-7 replacement?

On Apr 30, 2010, at 18:52 , paul stenquist wrote: Mac's simply don't 'Just Work' in large network environments. In reality they require far more support time and cost in large deployments than PC's because Apple has nothing comparable to Active Directory and Exchange. No corporate IT department

Re: Please comment on my Diner Blog

Was there a camera store (Moldaner's) about 100 feet away from Camellia Grill? That is the only photography shop left in New Orleans (the city of) since the storm. It has since moved closer to Tulane University, replacing Maple Street Camera (the second to last photography shop in the city). I

Re: Please comment on my Diner Blog

I did not see a camera store there. I just missed the trolley back, so I wandered around a bit, and I' sure I would have noticed a camera store. Dan On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 3:38 PM, Jeffery Smith wrote: > Was there a camera store (Moldaner's) about 100 feet away from Camellia > Grill? That is t

RE: K-7 replacement?

> > I've worked in ad agencies that had huge networks of Macs > -- more than > > `1000 at BBDO Detroit. Problems were few and far between, non- > > existent for most users. But you have to have Mac IT > people. You can't > > leave it to PC guys. > > Paul > > Thanks Paul. Those PC folk have no

RE: Please comment on my Diner Blog

> I was hoping to drive down to the south shore line to see > what has become of it since the oil spill (which is now the > size of Puerto Rico), but the sheriffs down there don't want > any pictures taken. A fellow biology professor tried two days > ago and they ran her out. They ran me out se

Re: Been missing from the list

Kenneth Waller wrote: Finally got a chance this morning to check on the List. A little over 1800 messages since a week ago last Tuesday. I'm in the middle of a 10 day shoot in Utah - Escalante/Grand Staircase and Captitol Reef N.P. Encountered almost all the seasons - we've had sun, clouds, ra

Re: K-7 replacement?

On Apr 30, 2010, at 19:20 , Adam Maas wrote: My experience is otherwise. Mac's are good machines, but not best-in-class for reliability, middle of the pack is more like it. Apple's reliability rep died with the PowerMac 4400. They only have a reliability advantage over cheap white box or really

Re: Please comment on my Diner Blog

South of New Orleans, human rights tend to be optional. The refineries don't want any negative publicity, and since the sheriff is an elected position, they do whatever the refineries ask. Jeffery On May 1, 2010, at 2:47 PM, Bob W wrote: >> I was hoping to drive down to the south shore line to

Re: Been missing from the list

On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 4:05 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: > Kenneth Waller wrote: >> >> Finally got a chance this morning to check on the List. A little over 1800 >> messages since a week ago last Tuesday. I'm in the middle of a 10 day shoot >> in Utah - Escalante/Grand Staircase and Captitol Reef N.P. E

Re: Exhibit Question - Dress

I still have a few PDML hats for those that really want to stand out. Dave On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 8:56 AM, Tom C wrote: > Got it. Thanks! > > On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 8:50 AM, Christine  Aguila > wrote: >> Hi Tom & Everyone coming:  dress is nice casual.  I'll probably wear nice >> jeans or sla

Re: Pentax K-x - What say you?

But it would have to be delivered. Thats a no no here, if i want to see my 58th BD. dave On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 1:00 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > It begins to sound like you should get the body with the kit lens, those > usually sell for about $100 on ebay.  So you'll come out ahead. > > On 5/1/201

Re: PESO - Saturday Morning at the Lake

Good job on the light. Number 2 is my favorite. Dave On Sat, May 1, 2010 at 1:22 PM, frank theriault wrote: > Got down to the lake at the bottom of my street at about 8 this > morning.  The light was pretty cool.  I hope these aren't too dark, > but I like them this way: > > http://knarfdummyblo

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