Re: Enabled. 540FGZ

On Jul 11, 2011, at 8:11 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > I second that. Lots of features, non-obvious UI. Work great when you figure > 'em out though. Work great when you figure them out, and you want to do something that Pentax thought you should do. Good luck if you ever want to shoot in manual mo

Re: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

On Jul 12, 2011, at 1:38 AM, Bipin Gupta wrote: > > I found living in the UK a bit stressful, except Scotland, where > people were kinder, simpler and more friendly. I remember > walking into a pub one very cold December evening in Peterhead (north > sea oilfield region). Some folks asked me > "c

Re: Has anyone painted the inside of the SD card door?

I heard it meant Meals Refused (by) Everyone... 2011/7/13 Doug Franklin : > On 2011-07-12 20:37, John Sessoms wrote: >> >> From: Eckehard Wegner >>> >>> Hey... I ate that MRE once on a hiking trip... and never again... >> >> They were an improvement over C-rats. > > A friend once told me that "MRE

Re: Has anyone painted the inside of the SD card door?

I see. Yeah, I did miss the TMI bit as I wasn't going to go into it beyond the "beans and mofos" name which has made its way well across the big pond. Anyhoo, I'll let it rest now =) 2011/7/13 P. J. Alling : > No real point, just another way of saying too much information, There are > lots of disg

Re: Enabled. 540FGZ

On 11-07-13 3:31 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On Jul 11, 2011, at 8:11 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: I second that. Lots of features, non-obvious UI. Work great when you figure 'em out though. Work great when you figure them out, and you want to do something that Pentax thought you should do. Good luck

Re: OT - Leica lenses video

It's the difference between a hand-crafted Rolls and an assembly-line Benz. A little side trip: If I were to match cars with cameras, how might that go? Jaguar (unreliable): Konica, Minolta, & Fuji Rolls-Royce (Hand-crafted excellence): Leica Chevrolet (for every person): Pentax Lincoln/Caddy (f

Re: Pentax Q preview

I think "good enough" IQ is a reasonable goal for many cameras. We on this list are not representative on this issue. There was always the feeling that APS-C was a stepping stone to the ultimate FF cameras, but in reality APS-C is the new standard and FF is what medium format used to be. Smalle

Re: OT - street photography David Peat

Certainly did enjoy. wonderful stuff. ann On 7/13/2011 02:56, Cotty wrote: I'm gonna beat Bob on posting this one: Enjoy :) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _

PESO - Innocence Lost

Hope you don't mind the OTT title, but I think it may fit: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2011/07/innocence-lost.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept."  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml

Re: PESO - Innocence Lost

On 7/13/2011 08:10, frank theriault wrote: Hope you don't mind the OTT title, but I think it may fit: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2011/07/innocence-lost.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank It fits.. terrific grab, Frank ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@p

Re: OT - street photography David Peat

On 11-07-13 2:56 AM, Cotty wrote: I'm gonna beat Bob on posting this one: Enjoy :) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ That was great.

RE: Pentax Q preview

> Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 2:26 PM > > There is clearly a market for the finely > made pocket camera and the Q will always have the size advantage, > which may be nearly as important as IQ for some. Now if they make a massive 15mm/f0.75 lens for it, count me in. I have a weird fascination

Re: PESO - Innocence Lost

Excellent. It tells a tale. Paul On Jul 13, 2011, at 8:10 AM, frank theriault wrote: > Hope you don't mind the OTT title, but I think it may fit: > > http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2011/07/innocence-lost.html > > Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. > > cheers, > frank > > -- > "Sharpness i

Re: GESO: South-Brazilian tourism part 2: the market

On 11-07-13 12:08 AM, Tim Bray wrote: Once again, drop by this one not for a big photoartistic wow but for views of a place most are unlikely ever to visit. Having said that, the last photo in the series here is particularly unique in its subject matter: http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/201x/20

Re: GESO: Brazilian Power Plant

On 11-07-13 12:11 AM, Tim Bray wrote: Yet another series from Porto Alegre, in the south corner of Brazil. In this one, there are a couple that came out pretty enough to enjoy for their own sake. But I take little credit; it was an intensely-beautiful space and I just had to get out of the camera

Re: OT - street photography David Peat

On Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 11:56 PM, Cotty wrote: > I'm gonna beat Bob on posting this one: > > Thank you! -- Godfrey   godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to U

Re: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

On 11-07-13 3:34 AM, Larry Colen wrote: On Jul 12, 2011, at 1:38 AM, Bipin Gupta wrote: I found living in the UK a bit stressful, except Scotland, where people were kinder, simpler and more friendly. I remember walking into a pub one very cold December evening in Peterhead (north sea oilfield re

Re: RE: Pentax Q preview

I'm not a strict advocate of the lomography approach, but I appreciate the spirit. Always carry a small camera with sufficient IQ that is always at the ready. I have a pixel peeper personality but that's because I've always taken mainly macros and stills. If I lived in an urban environment I mig

Re: PESO - Innocence Lost

I get it, Frank. Good title choice. Jack --- On Wed, 7/13/11, frank theriault wrote: > From: frank theriault > Subject: PESO - Innocence Lost > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2011, 5:10 AM > Hope you don't mind the OTT title, > but I think it may fit: > > http://k

Re: Google+

From: David Parsons It sounds like you attended a seminar run by shady people. Doesn't mean that you can't use Facebook as a legitimate and useful marketing tool. Local affiliate of PPA. Their choice of presenters at this workshop was, perhaps, unfortunate, but I don't think the organization

Peso:The Happy Couple

The straight on portrait, but they are attractive people so it works: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1381957029_HK5sBNt-O-LB -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDM

Re: Google+

Somewhere along the way, I read an article that made the point (loosely paraphrased here) that when any online outfit (facebook, google, etc) offers you something for free, it means that *you* are the product they are trying to sell. Now, I use facebook, google and other "free" online services al

Re: Google+

From: Paul Stenquist I didn't say that Google harmed people with their advertising, but you said that Facebook was problematic because it could be used as a marketing tool. I just wanted to make the point that Google is all about marketing. Google doesn't draw lines when it comes to digging for

Can we talk about fill flash & pttl?

Last night, I attended a "portrait workshop". We were shooting at the beach, at the end of the day. It was still very bright, and in the shade of a lighthouse, some fill was required on our models' faces. No problem. I had the AF540 on my k-7...using aperture priority mode, and -1.5 Flash EV, I

Re: Google+

On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 11:01 AM, John Sessoms wrote: > Facebook marketing was presented as all about how to use the "friend" > request to manipulate teenagers so that your marketing message would seem to > come from them ... whether they wanted it to or not. > > I'm not explaining well how manip

Re: Can we talk about fill flash & pttl?

On Jul 13, 2011, at 10:11, Christine Nielsen wrote: > Last night, I attended a "portrait workshop". We were shooting at the > beach, at the end of the day. It was still very bright, and in the > shade of a lighthouse, some fill was required on our models' faces. > No problem. I had the AF540 on

Re: Can we talk about fill flash & pttl?

On 11-07-13 11:11 AM, Christine Nielsen wrote: Last night, I attended a "portrait workshop". We were shooting at the beach, at the end of the day. It was still very bright, and in the shade of a lighthouse, some fill was required on our models' faces. No problem. I had the AF540 on my k-7...us

Old Gold and a K-1000

Ann, you have not one but (3) golds - congrats. The K-1000 was pure gold - 99.99 % fine. I remember buying mine from one of the then New York's biggest camera store Oldens for $ 247 in early 1978. It was the SE (or SI) model (split image with micro prism collar), all metal mostly, and definitely no

Throwing Off the Cloak to Protect my Jags

That does it! Somebody slurred Jaguars! Here to tell you my Jaguar Sedan XJ8 and my Roadster (XKR), both late model, are at least as reliable as a Benz. (Own them too.) In fact, since Jaguar was bought by some Yankees (Ford) their customer satisfaction has gone through the roof, and warranty c

Re: Can we talk about fill flash & pttl?

On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 11:22 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > > But where were you applying the -1.5 comp: on the K-7 itself (ie in the > flash menu), or on the back of the flash?  This makes a big difference.  I > find that applying exp comp on the flash generally works better then on the > camera. I

Re: Can we talk about fill flash & pttl?

On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 11:16 AM, Charles Robinson wrote: > > Much my experience as well, sadly.  I think the problem is that we're using > Pentax gear.  :-( > > k7 is much BETTER than the K10D for this kind of thing, but it is still far > from perfect.  I have the same combo with the same prob

RE: Old gold and a K-1000

From: Ann Sanfedele Decided to shoot one of the rolls of Gold 200 myself to see if it is still good. I also don't know the age of the k-1000 since it is "assembled in China" and the takeup knob is plastic that narrows it down a bit.. IN the camera bag with the k-1000 was a canon sureshot... I g

Re: Throwing Off the Cloak to Protect my Jags

Morris, I do have to agree. Lucas electrical systems are rubbish. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 10:27 AM, Morris Galloway wrote: > That does it! > Somebody slurred Jaguars! > > Here to tell you my Jaguar Sedan XJ8 and my Roadster (XKR), both late model, > are at least as reliable as a

Re: Throwing Off the Cloak to Protect my Jags

On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 11:34 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Lucas electrical systems are rubbish. My favorite license plate that I've ever seen was on a Miata in California: NO LUCAS -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

can we talk about fill flash & pttl

Hi Christine, I too have been frustrated with fill flash on my K20D, whether using the Built-in flash, or the Metz 58AF-1 (some say better than the Pentax AF540FGZ) or the Quantaray QTB-9550D w/Promaster 5050DXR PTTL module. In fact the Built-in flash gave better results in the Green Mode on my K20

RE: Can we talk about fill flash & pttl?

From: Christine Nielsen Last night, I attended a "portrait workshop". We were shooting at the beach, at the end of the day. It was still very bright, and in the shade of a lighthouse, some fill was required on our models' faces. No problem. I had the AF540 on my k-7...using aperture priority m

Re: Peso:The Happy Couple

Looks like the "Happy Couple" is pleased and their teeth whitening programs paid off. ;) Jack --- On Wed, 7/13/11, Steven Desjardins wrote: > From: Steven Desjardins > Subject: Peso:The Happy Couple > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2011, 7:44 AM > The straight on

Re: Can we talk about fill flash & pttl?

I have/had the same problems with my K10D. Each shot was different and i spent more time fiddling that shooting. The CLS system Nikon has works a lot better for me with way less fiddle time. Usually set and shoot. Therefore when flash is needed for any of my photos the D200 and SB800 come along. E

Re: Can we talk about fill flash & pttl?

What shutter speed did the camera select. My habit is setting the sync to slow speed sync or the camera in M mode. If the meter wants 1/60 and the sync speed is normal the camera selects 1/125 or 1/180 and the flash suddenly is the primary light source. Toine On Wednesday, 13 July 2011, Christine

Re: GESO: Brazilian Power Plant

Excellent work. Paul On Jul 13, 2011, at 12:11 AM, Tim Bray wrote: > Yet another series from Porto Alegre, in the south corner of Brazil. > In this one, there are a couple that came out pretty enough to enjoy > for their own sake. But I take little credit; it was an > intensely-beautiful space a

Re: Old Gold and a K-1000

On 7/13/2011 11:26, Bipin Gupta wrote: Ann, you have not one but (3) golds - congrats. The K-1000 was pure gold - 99.99 % fine. I remember buying mine from one of the then New York's biggest camera store Oldens for $ 247 in early 1978. It was the SE (or SI) model (split image with micro prism c

Re: Can we talk about fill flash & pttl?

I see questions like this quite often when I'm teaching workshops, from people with all different kinds of camera-flash systems. If you want to understand using a dedicated, auto-metering flash system like this, see Joe McNally's books, workshops and videos. They're based on Nikon equipment and th

Re: Old gold and a K-1000

JOhn - I am about to head to my favorite Target in New Jersey for some necessary stuff so I'll shoot a roll with the KX on the way there. Thanks! ann On 7/13/2011 11:29, John Sessoms wrote: From: Ann Sanfedele Decided to shoot one of the rolls of Gold 200 myself to see if it is still good. I

Re: Throwing Off the Cloak to Protect my Jags

On 13/07/2011 9:34 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Morris, I do have to agree. Lucas electrical systems are rubbish. Lucas: the prince of darkness. -- William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: Throwing Off the Cloak to Protect my Jags

On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 8:27 AM, Morris Galloway wrote: > That does it! > Somebody slurred Jaguars! ... LOL! I thought Jaguar did a pretty good job of that all for themselves. ;-) (BTW, I always loved Jaguar automobiles and remember when I could buy a good five year old E-Type for $1500 in good

Re: Can we talk about fill flash & pttl?

On Jul 13, 2011, at 10:57, David J Brooks wrote: > Therefore when flash is needed for any of my photos the D200 and SB800 > come along. Even the D200 pop up is more accurate than the Pentax > system IMO. > Frankly, even the K-7 popup is more accurate in fill-flash conditions than the AF540 (on t

Re: Can we talk about fill flash & pttl?

On 13/07/2011 9:11 AM, Christine Nielsen wrote: What am I doing wrong? Pentax TTL flash control has always been pretty awful. To this day, I still set everything manually and use a big dumb auto flash that uses a PC cord to attach to the camera. It's sad when a 25 year old flash using 60

Re: Throwing Off the Cloak to Protect my Jags

Q: Why do the British drink warm beer? A: Lucas also makes refrigerators. BTW, I don't think Ford still owns Jaguar. It was losing money and Ford sold them off. From: Bob Sullivan Morris, I do have to agree. Lucas electrical systems are rubbish. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 10:27

Re: OT - street photography David Peat

On 2011-07-13 00:56 , Cotty wrote: I'm gonna beat Bob on posting this one: that was a treat, thanks -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the li

Re: PESO The Coppertone

Thank you, Tim. -bmw On 11-07-12 11:59 PM, Tim Bray wrote: Very nice, perfectly captured. -T On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 7:58 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Saw this terrific hard rocking blueswoman with her trio The Coppertone at an outdoor (32C under light haze) indie music fest on Sunday ... Flick

Re: Can we talk about fill flash & pttl?

Thanks for your reply, Godfrey. Everything you said syncs with everything I've been taught about using flash... And your recommendation: > When I do use TTL flash automation systems for fill flash, I find the > only way to get consistent results with almost any camera and flash > system is to: >

Re: Can we talk about fill flash & pttl?

I'm not sure what you're doing wrong, but I usually have no problem getting the AF540 to work as fill. In daylight, you do have to use high speed synch mode of course, and the flash will revert to a 1/180th shutter speed if you don't override it. I generally use program "P" mode on the K-5 and s

Re: Can we talk about fill flash & pttl?

On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 11:54 AM, John Sessoms wrote: > > The other problem I've had with the AF540 is you can't set it the way you > want it and have it stay there. If it powers down, it reverts to full power > when you wake it back up. > Funny, there's a problem I haven't had. I often use my

Re: Can we talk about fill flash & pttl?

On Wednesday, July 13, 2011, Christine Nielsen wrote: > ... Is 'zactly what I did. (manual exposure/ pttl flash/ -1.5 to -2EV/ hss > was one of my iterations)  Still, I got uneven results.  Now, maybe I > still goofed in setting the flash EV in camera rather than on the > unit... or in any number

Re: Can we talk about fill flash & pttl?

On Jul 13, 2011, at 12:05, Christine Nielsen wrote: > On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 11:54 AM, John Sessoms wrote: > >> >> The other problem I've had with the AF540 is you can't set it the way you >> want it and have it stay there. If it powers down, it reverts to full power >> when you wake it back u

Re: Can we talk about fill flash & pttl?

On 11-07-13 1:15 PM, Charles Robinson wrote: On Jul 13, 2011, at 12:05, Christine Nielsen wrote: On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 11:54 AM, John Sessoms wrote: The other problem I've had with the AF540 is you can't set it the way you want it and have it stay there. If it powers down, it reverts to fu

Re: With apologize to all..........

On Jul 12, 2011, at 11:11 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > .I have renewed my Photo dot net subscription for another year. > > You have been warned.. Just don't do anything crazy like invest in a spell checker. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Ma

Re: Throwing Off the Cloak to Protect my Jags

On Jul 13, 2011, at 9:23 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 8:27 AM, Morris Galloway > wrote: >> That does it! >> Somebody slurred Jaguars! ... > > LOL! I thought Jaguar did a pretty good job of that all for themselves. ;-) > > (BTW, I always loved Jaguar automobiles and rem

RE: OT - street photography David Peat

> > I'm gonna beat Bob on posting this one: > > > > Enjoy :) > Great slideshow, but... ... I beat you by 7 minutes. I sent it at 7.49 this morning, but not from the account that's subscribed to the PDML... Anyway, here's what I sent: "Six mus

Re: Throwing Off the Cloak to Protect my Jags

The mechanic down the hwy from me specializes in Jags, Mercedes, and BMW's. He drives a nice Hyundai Sonata. :-) Walt On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 12:23 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 8:27 AM, Morris Galloway > wrote: >> That does it! >> Somebody slurred Jaguars! ... > > LOL!

Re: Throwing Off the Cloak to Protect my Jags

On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 10:49 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > It is scary to think of someone holding up an E-type as a paragon of > serviceability.  Though the enameled exhaust manifolds are awful pretty. Sounds like you don't know them all that well. Nearly every piece on a Jaguar E-Type can be adjus

Re: With apologize to all..........

On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 1:45 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > On Jul 12, 2011, at 11:11 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > >> .I have renewed my Photo dot net subscription for another year. >> >> You have been warned.. > > Just don't do anything crazy like invest in a spell checker. Don't worry. Dave

Re: PESO - Innocence Lost

Excellent photo. Dave On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 8:10 AM, frank theriault wrote: > Hope you don't mind the OTT title, but I think it may fit: > > http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2011/07/innocence-lost.html > > Hope you enjoy.  Comments welcome. > > cheers, > frank > > -- > "Sharpness is a bourge

Re: PAW--Week 27--Musician

Lovely shot. i LIKE THE ADDED BLACK BOARD HERE. dAVE On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 7:09 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: > Made it past the half way mark!  25 more weeks to go.  Amazing.  Cheers, > Christine > > http://aguilapaw.posterous.com/ > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http:/

Re: OT: If Rube Goldberg were a photographer

On 11-07-11 8:50 PM, David Parsons wrote: http://strobist.blogspot.com/2011/07/i-try-to-resist-memes-on-this-site.html Just saw this. Hilarious! By the time the portrait was taken I'd forgotten that that was the point. :) -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

Leica decides to improve its lens range for the S2

And it does so by marketing an adapter for Pentax 67 lenses: http://www.dpreview.com/news/1107/11071205leicalensmounts.asp Of course, it being Leica, the adapter will cost you almost 600 Euros, but that's a small price to pay for being able to finally use decent lenses on an S2.    —M.     \/\

Re: Throwing Off the Cloak to Protect my Jags

On Jul 13, 2011, at 11:02 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 10:49 AM, Larry Colen wrote: >> It is scary to think of someone holding up an E-type as a paragon of >> serviceability. Though the enameled exhaust manifolds are awful pretty. > > Sounds like you don't know them a

RE: Leica decides to improve its lens range for the S2

> And it does so by marketing an adapter for Pentax 67 lenses: > > http://www.dpreview.com/news/1107/11071205leicalensmounts.asp > > Of course, it being Leica, the adapter will cost you almost 600 Euros, > but that's a small price to pay for being able to finally use decent > lenses on an S2. at

Re: Leica decides to improve its lens range for the S2

On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 11:18 AM, Miserere wrote: > And it does so by marketing an adapter for Pentax 67 lenses: > > http://www.dpreview.com/news/1107/11071205leicalensmounts.asp > > Of course, it being Leica, the adapter will cost you almost 600 Euros, > but that's a small price to pay for being

Re: Can we talk about fill flash & pttl?

On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 1:11 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > On Wednesday, July 13, 2011, Christine Nielsen wrote: >> ... Is 'zactly what I did. (manual exposure/ pttl flash/ -1.5 to -2EV/ hss >> was one of my iterations)  Still, I got uneven results.  Now, maybe I >> still goofed in setting the fl

Re: Throwing Off the Cloak to Protect my Jags

On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 11:26 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > I've heard horror stories of working on the inboard disk brakes. I've worked on them. They're not hard to work on at all, although they can be time consuming if things are rusted up. The entire rear suspension unit (differential, shock/spring

Re: Can we talk about fill flash & pttl?

On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 1:23 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > > And it's worth noting that these flashes, when set to wireless slaves, will > not power off until after an hour of non-use.  So you don't tend to ever see > the "revert to default P-TTL" behaviour when working with remotes. > > Think of it

Re: Can we talk about fill flash & pttl?

On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 1:04 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > I'm not sure what you're doing wrong, but I usually have no problem getting > the AF540 to work as fill. In daylight, you do have to use high speed synch > mode of course, and the flash will revert to a 1/180th shutter speed if you > don'

Re: Can we talk about fill flash & pttl?

The ceiling can be used as a diffuser, and there are diffusers that clip onto the flash or fit over the head. The 540 also has a mini bounce card and diffuser built in. But I use a Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce most of the time for any work where I'm closer than 15 feet or so. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/

Re: Can we talk about fill flash & pttl?

On 11-07-13 2:50 PM, Christine Nielsen wrote: Bear with me for one more question? When you say "diffuser", what do you mean in this situation? I use diffusers all the time with off-camera flash, but on-camera, what do you prefer? I have resisted purchasing the sto-fen/tupperware-type accessorie

Re: Can we talk about fill flash & pttl?

On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 11:50 AM, Christine Nielsen wrote: > Distance may have been a factor.  We were in fairly tight quarters, > huddled in the shade of the lighthouse... > > Bear with me for one more question?  When you say "diffuser", what do > you mean in this situation?  I use diffusers all

Re: Leica decides to improve its lens range for the S2

On 13 July 2011 14:37, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 11:18 AM, Miserere wrote: >> And it does so by marketing an adapter for Pentax 67 lenses: >> >> http://www.dpreview.com/news/1107/11071205leicalensmounts.asp >> >> Of course, it being Leica, the adapter will cost you almost

Re: Can we talk about fill flash & pttl?

I've been less than happy with the LumiQuest Softbox III. It's harsh as an on-camera diffuser with a hot spot in the middle. For on-camera I much prefer the Omni-Bounce, with the flash head tilted up at 45 degrees or the Lightsphere. Paul On Jul 13, 2011, at 3:10 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >

Re: Can we talk about fill flash & pttl?

I usuall do fill flash the old fashioned way, because you know, there's no sensors to get confused and screw up exposure. On 7/13/2011 11:11 AM, Christine Nielsen wrote: Last night, I attended a "portrait workshop". We were shooting at the beach, at the end of the day. It was still very brigh

OT: best all-in-one PC?

My daughter needs a new computer. She wants an iMac but can't afford new software, so she's probably going to have to get a PC. I've seen some PCs that are basically iMac style -- a processor built into a nice 23-inch monitor. One I noticed was the Dell Inspiron One, but the reviews say it's ki

Re: OT: best all-in-one PC?

On Jul 13, 2011, at 3:50 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > My daughter needs a new computer. She wants an iMac but can't afford new > software, so she's probably going to have to get a PC. I've seen some PCs > that are basically iMac style -- a processor built into a nice 23-inch > monitor. One I no

Re: OT: best all-in-one PC?

On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 4:02 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: > Just a thought - it is often feasible, and morally and legally correct, to > move software from an old > computer to a new one. Second thought - much software comes packaged for > either a Windows or > Mac. So, mighten she have the option of

Re: Throwing Off the Cloak to Protect my Jags

Jaguar was bought from ford by TATA motors of India, back in 2008 IIRC. On 7/13/2011 12:33 PM, John Sessoms wrote: Q: Why do the British drink warm beer? A: Lucas also makes refrigerators. BTW, I don't think Ford still owns Jaguar. It was losing money and Ford sold them off. From: Bob Sulliv

Re: Throwing Off the Cloak to Protect my Jags

On Jul 13, 2011, at 13:52, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > > If this all gives you the impression that I loved the Jaguar E-Type > and enjoyed the hours I spent working on them, you'd be correct. ;-) There is a pretty good love-letter to the Jaguar E-Types in the tail end of Top Gear's 1st episode in

Re: OT: best all-in-one PC?

On 2011-07-13 13:50 , Paul Stenquist wrote: My daughter needs a new computer. She wants an iMac but can't afford new software, so she's probably going to have to get a PC. I've seen some PCs that are basically iMac style -- a processor built into a nice 23-inch monitor. One I noticed was the D

Re: OT: best all-in-one PC?

If she uses the Windows version for now, under an emulator, I believe she can cross-grade to the Mac version later when upgrading is necessary. -bmw On 11-07-13 5:05 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Thanks. I'll look into it. She needs the Adobe Creative Suite for graphic designers. CS5 is the curre

Re: OT: best all-in-one PC?

Thanks. I'll look into it. She needs the Adobe Creative Suite for graphic designers. CS5 is the current version. Expensive stuff, but she has a PC version of CS3. Paul On Jul 13, 2011, at 5:01 PM, steve harley wrote: > On 2011-07-13 13:50 , Paul Stenquist wrote: >> My daughter needs a new compu

Re: OT: best all-in-one PC?

Excellent. Thanks to all for the info and advice. Paul On Jul 13, 2011, at 5:07 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > If she uses the Windows version for now, under an emulator, I believe she can > cross-grade to the Mac version later when upgrading is necessary. > > -bmw > > On 11-07-13 5:05 PM, Paul St

Re: Peso:The Happy Couple

I considered that as the basis of an alternate title. ;-) On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 11:55 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > Looks like the "Happy Couple" is pleased and their teeth whitening programs > paid off. ;) > > Jack > > --- On Wed, 7/13/11, Steven Desjardins wrote: > >> From: Steven Desjardins >>

Re: OT: best all-in-one PC?

On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 5:05 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Thanks. I'll look into it. She needs the Adobe Creative Suite for graphic > designers. CS5 is the current version. Expensive stuff, but she has a PC > version of CS3. http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/faq.html Q: I have a Mac OS v

Re: OT: best all-in-one PC?

On 2011-07-13 15:05 , Paul Stenquist wrote: Thanks. I'll look into it. She needs the Adobe Creative Suite for graphic designers. CS5 is the current version. Expensive stuff, but she has a PC version of CS3. Adobe has a "cross-grade" program, but i'm pretty sure it's only for current versions

Re: Peso:The Happy Couple

The White Teeth Club for Couples - we're not only the presidents, we're also members. ]=) 2011/7/13 Steven Desjardins : > I considered that as the basis of an alternate title.  ;-) > > On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 11:55 AM, Jack Davis wrote: >> Looks like the "Happy Couple" is pleased and their teeth

Re: PESO - Innocence Lost

On Jul 13, 2011, at 11:08 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > Excellent photo. Wonderful juxtaposition. > > Dave > > On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 8:10 AM, frank theriault > wrote: >> Hope you don't mind the OTT title, but I think it may fit: >> >> http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2011/07/innocence-los

Re: Peso:The Happy Couple

It's your at no charge! =) Jack --- On Wed, 7/13/11, Steven Desjardins wrote: > From: Steven Desjardins > Subject: Re: Peso:The Happy Couple > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2011, 2:17 PM > I considered that as the basis of an > alternate title.  ;-) > > On Wed, J

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Re: Can we talk about fill flash & pttl?

From: Christine Nielsen On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 11:54 AM, John Sessoms wrote: The other problem I've had with the AF540 is you can't set it the way you want it and have it stay there. If it powers down, it reverts to full power when you wake it back up. Funny, there's a problem I haven't had

Re: Throwing Off the Cloak to Protect my Jags

From: Godfrey DiGiorgi On Wed, Jul 13, 2011 at 10:49 AM, Larry Colen wrote: It is scary to think of someone holding up an E-type as a paragon of serviceability. ?Though the enameled exhaust manifolds are awful pretty. Sounds like you don't know them all that well. Nearly every piece on a Jagu

Pentax to release 645D in red-lacquer finish

It's not just the K-x's and K-r's of this (Pentax) world that get the fancy colour treatment! http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/Pentax_releases_645D_in_redlacquer_finish_news_308669.html    —M.     \/\/o/\/\ --> http://WorldOfMiserere.com     http://EnticingTheLight.com     A Quest for

Re: Pentax to release 645D in red-lacquer finish

Biiig pimpin', dawg =) 2011/7/14 Miserere : > It's not just the K-x's and K-r's of this (Pentax) world that get the > fancy colour treatment! > > http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/Pentax_releases_645D_in_redlacquer_finish_news_308669.html > > >    —M. > >     \/\/o/\/\ --> http://WorldOfMi

Re: Pentax to release 645D in red-lacquer finish

If this will get more photographers to part with 10K for the body more power too them. On 7/13/2011 6:34 PM, Miserere wrote: It's not just the K-x's and K-r's of this (Pentax) world that get the fancy colour treatment! http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/Pentax_releases_645D_in_redlacque

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