Re: Pentax 6x7 Hasselblad XPAN equiv. for a lot less

On Sep 20, 2011, at 9:28 AM, Darren Addy wrote: > Haven't seen anybody ever write about this yet, but people are > spending serious dollars on the Hasselblad XPAN ($1500-$2500) but you > could do the same thing with a Pentax 6x7, a 67 45mm lens, and the > Fotodiox panormama kit for the Pentax 67:

Re: On All Pentax Imaging Web Properties

On Tuesday, September 20, 2011 12:40 AM, "Igor Roshchin" wrote: > > Hi All: > > I received this message from the Pentax Gallery website people. > I suspect that many of you received a similar message. > > I noticed the sentence: > "However, if you prefer > not to display your images on all PENT

Re: OT But is it art? (diffraction)

On Sep 19, 2011, at 8:30 PM, David Parsons wrote: > On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 11:11 PM, Larry Colen wrote: >> >> On Sep 19, 2011, at 8:02 PM, David Parsons wrote: >> >>> On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 10:50 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > Diffusion or diffraction? It was my understanding that

On All Pentax Imaging Web Properties

Hi All: I received this message from the Pentax Gallery website people. I suspect that many of you received a similar message. I noticed the sentence: "However, if you prefer not to display your images on all PENTAX Imaging web properties, please contact us by October 3 at opt...@pentax.com and

Re: OT But is it art?

On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 11:11 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > On Sep 19, 2011, at 8:02 PM, David Parsons wrote: > >> On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 10:50 PM, Larry Colen wrote: >>> Diffusion or diffraction? >>> It was my understanding that diffraction happens at any opaque edge within a >>> range that i

Re: OT But is it art?

I agree with Paul! Jack - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 7:34 PM Subject: Re: OT But is it art? On Sep 19, 2011, at 10:20 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > On Sep 19, 2011, at 9:46 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > >> On

Re: Did It! K-5 On The Way

Just read this and am likely not the first one to comment about this, but them K5 is grommeted and sealed against moisture and dust. So, you needn't worry about the rain. ;-) Jack - Original Message - From: Mark C To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 5:38

Re: Question for Mark, Doug, William and anyone else that has judged a photo contest

On 9/19/2011 22:48, William Robb wrote: On 19/09/2011 8:08 AM, David J Brooks wrote: http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2011-markhamfair/album/index.html In my markham fair post, i mentioned that one of the jays shots, 6037, the landing one, is a bit soft, Paul calls in motion blur.:-) This is the

Re: OT But is it art?

On Sep 19, 2011, at 8:02 PM, David Parsons wrote: > On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 10:50 PM, Larry Colen wrote: >>> >> Diffusion or diffraction? >> It was my understanding that diffraction happens at any opaque edge within a >> range that is determined by the wavelength. Therefore the larger the >> a

Re: OT But is it art?

On 2011-09-19 22:52, Larry Colen wrote: None of which has anything to do with whether the author knows diddly about photography, the artistic appeal of Ansel Adams photography, or whether anyone who spends too much time worrying about such things beyond whether they like a particular photograph,

Re: OT But is it art?

On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 10:50 PM, Larry Colen wrote: >> > Diffusion or diffraction? > It was my understanding that diffraction happens at any opaque edge within a > range that is determined by the wavelength.  Therefore the larger the > aperture the smaller the percentage of it that will be subjec

Re: PDMLers... talk me in off the ledge, pls!

On 19/09/2011 10:20 AM, Stan Halpin wrote: Five (!) years later he bought a new Buick. Apparently he didn't really need a new car. -- 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 the

Re: OT But is it art?

On 9/19/2011 7:50 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On 9/19/2011 7:34 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: On Sep 19, 2011, at 10:20 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: On Sep 19, 2011, at 9:46 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On 9/19/2011 6:14 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I find the essayist's snoopy metaphor silly and demeaning. And

Re: OT But is it art?

On 9/19/2011 7:34 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: On Sep 19, 2011, at 10:20 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: On Sep 19, 2011, at 9:46 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On 9/19/2011 6:14 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I find the essayist's snoopy metaphor silly and demeaning. And while he admits to an Adams renaissance,

Re: Question for Mark, Doug, William and anyone else that has judged a photo contest

On 19/09/2011 8:08 AM, David J Brooks wrote: http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2011-markhamfair/album/index.html In my markham fair post, i mentioned that one of the jays shots, 6037, the landing one, is a bit soft, Paul calls in motion blur.:-) This is the one i like for the wild bird class, but am

Re: A door to nowhere

On 19/09/2011 5:03 PM, Tom C wrote: I would suggest that since we see in color, it is color that has a tendency to be blas? (one reason that people are still drawn to photographing sunsets, flowers and other extraordinarily colorful subjects). I would argue that part of the aesthetic appeal of B

Re: OT But is it art?

On Sep 19, 2011, at 10:20 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > On Sep 19, 2011, at 9:46 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > >> On 9/19/2011 6:14 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >>> I find the essayist's snoopy metaphor silly and demeaning. And while he >>> admits to an Adams renaissance, t's clear that he doesn't und

Re: OT But is it art?

On Sep 19, 2011, at 9:46 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > On 9/19/2011 6:14 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> I find the essayist's snoopy metaphor silly and demeaning. And while he >> admits to an Adams renaissance, t's clear that he doesn't understand the >> artistry of Adams' work and how he was able to

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Re: PAW89 - Old tree

On 9/19/2011 1:41 PM, Tim Bray wrote: Cool! Maybe bring the contrast down just a bit? -T On Sun, Sep 18, 2011 at 2:47 PM, DagT wrote: http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html Very nice shot, in very challenging light. K-5, DA21mm, 1/60s, f/11, ISO100. DagT http://w

Re: OT But is it art?

On 9/19/2011 6:14 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I find the essayist's snoopy metaphor silly and demeaning. And while he admits to an Adams renaissance, t's clear that he doesn't understand the artistry of Adams' work and how he was able to bend light in the darkroom to idealize a scene. He seems d

Re: Did It! K-5 On The Way

Yeah - good point! On 9/19/2011 9:03 PM, Bong Manayon wrote: On Tue, Sep 20, 2011 at 8:38 AM, Mark C wrote: Paul's comments on the non-incremental improvement of the K-5 over the K-7 gave me the impetus to finally commit, and I just placed my order for a K-5 and a couple of 8 gig cards with B&

Re: A door to nowhere

On Sep 19, 2011, at 8:50 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > On 11-09-19 8:12 PM, Larry Colen wrote: >> On 9/19/2011 1:24 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: >>> The 1st set in a series. Of these 3 pix of the same thing I can't pick my >>> favorite treatment. Your opinion would be valued. >>> >>> http://donspix.poste

Re: OT But is it art?

The essay includes another bit of nonsense to which I should have called attention. He writes, "Adams's wilderness studies are the staple of the gift store rather than the cutting-edge art gallery, " ' This is simply untrue. Most major art museums in the United states, including the Met, the Ge

Re: OT But is it art?

I find the essayist's snoopy metaphor silly and demeaning. And while he admits to an Adams renaissance, t's clear that he doesn't understand the artistry of Adams' work and how he was able to bend light in the darkroom to idealize a scene. He seems dismissive of the zone system, a a way of worki

Re: Did It! K-5 On The Way

On Tue, Sep 20, 2011 at 8:38 AM, Mark C wrote: > Paul's comments on the non-incremental improvement of the K-5 over the K-7 > gave me the impetus to finally commit, and I just placed my order for a K-5 > and a couple of 8 gig cards with B&H. > > I hope it doesn't rain this weekend... If you have

Re: Did It! K-5 On The Way

Good to hear. I think it will be of great value to you in your macro work in that you'll be able to dial up the ISO a couple of stops without penalty. Enjoy. Paul On Sep 19, 2011, at 8:38 PM, Mark C wrote: > Paul's comments on the non-incremental improvement of the K-5 over the K-7 > gave me th

Re: A door to nowhere

On 11-09-19 8:12 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On 9/19/2011 1:24 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: The 1st set in a series. Of these 3 pix of the same thing I can't pick my favorite treatment. Your opinion would be valued. http://donspix.posterous.com/doors-to-nowhere-3-pix-for-the-indecisive-pho I like t

OT But is it art?

Talk about Ansel Adams (see "A door to nowhere" thread) had me searching for something about a repeated criticism of Ansel Adams that I've run across: that he's the Normal Rockwell of photogs; that his output is kitsch rather than art; that his belief in beauty above all rather then social rele

Did It! K-5 On The Way

Paul's comments on the non-incremental improvement of the K-5 over the K-7 gave me the impetus to finally commit, and I just placed my order for a K-5 and a couple of 8 gig cards with B&H. I hope it doesn't rain this weekend... MCC -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.ne

Re: A door to nowhere

On 9/19/2011 2:31 PM, Darren Addy wrote: On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 4:27 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: B&W is boring... Yeah. That Ansel Adams guy would have been a heck of a lot more interesting if he'd have shot more in color. As it is he's BOR-RING. : ) Kind of like that Knarf fellow. :-) I find

Re: A door to nowhere

On 9/19/2011 1:24 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: The 1st set in a series. Of these 3 pix of the same thing I can't pick my favorite treatment. Your opinion would be valued. http://donspix.posterous.com/doors-to-nowhere-3-pix-for-the-indecisive-pho I like the first one best. I'd crop it square, g

Re: Question for Mark, Doug, William and anyone else that has judged a photo contest

On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 7:08 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2011-markhamfair/album/index.html > > In my markham fair post, i mentioned that one of the jays shots, 6037, > the landing one, is a bit soft, Paul calls in motion blur.:-) This is > the one i like for the wild

Re: Clever ways of storing and carrying light stands, tripods etc?

on 2011-09-19 17:52 Stan Halpin wrote On Sep 19, 2011, at 5:38 PM, steve harley wrote: on 2011-09-19 16:26 Stan Halpin wrote You can probably buy crutches in all sizes in those same stores . . . not sure what your point is — perhaps to disparage thrift stores? — but indeed, that was where

Re: PDMLers... talk me in off the ledge, pls!

Girlfriend, get the K5!!! I'm working towards getting a 2nd one for back-up. 1) The other day I was shooting long with the K-7 & wide with the K-5 for action stuff, and I couldn't believe the difference. Auto focus on the K-5 is way better. I didn't really notice the difference before for ge

Re: Clever ways of storing and carrying light stands, tripods etc?

On Sep 19, 2011, at 5:38 PM, steve harley wrote: > on 2011-09-19 16:26 Stan Halpin wrote >> You can probably buy crutches in all sizes in those same stores . . . > > not sure what your point is — perhaps to disparage thrift stores? — but > indeed, that was where i got some of those fancy crutch

Re: A door to nowhere

From: Don Guthrie The 1st set in a series. Of these 3 pix of the same thing I can't pick my favorite treatment. Your opinion would be valued. http://donspix.posterous.com/doors-to-nowhere-3-pix-for-the-indecisive-pho I'll take Door #3 Monty. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: Question for Mark, Doug, William and anyone else that has judged a photo contest

Well as I said earlier I'd go with 6034... the jay with the squirrel make it the most interesting and the least likely to look like someone elses merely pretty shot of a bird taking off or landing... I like the swans but that is a bit cliche too and the light isnt that good. Love the cat po

Re: Clever ways of storing and carrying light stands, tripods etc?

On Sep 19, 2011, at 15:38 , steve harley wrote: > on 2011-09-19 16:26 Stan Halpin wrote >> You can probably buy crutches in all sizes in those same stores . . . > > not sure what your point is — perhaps to disparage thrift stores? — but > indeed, that was where i got some of those fancy crutche

Re: New PENTAX Photo Gallery. Coming October 24th.

On 9/19/2011 1:18 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Received an email from Pentax this afternoon advising of the new, Improved gallery coming Oct 24.. Improvements listed - a.. Intuitive navigation in the artist's section It will be interesting to see if it is intuitive to anybody but the desi

Re: A door to nowhere

> I would suggest that since we see in color, it is color that has a > tendency to be blas? (one reason that people are still drawn to > photographing sunsets, flowers and other extraordinarily colorful > subjects). > > I would argue that part of the aesthetic appeal of Black & White (or > other mo

Re: PDMLers... talk me in off the ledge, pls!

On 19/09/11 11:17 PM, Christine Nielsen wrote: So... I've been thinking more& more about stepping up to the k-5 recently. In the interests of research, I wandered over to Pentax Forums, just to see if there was any buzz, any good gossip, that might influence my decision, or at least, timing. W

Re: Clever ways of storing and carrying light stands, tripods etc?

on 2011-09-19 16:26 Stan Halpin wrote You can probably buy crutches in all sizes in those same stores . . . not sure what your point is — perhaps to disparage thrift stores? — but indeed, that was where i got some of those fancy crutches pro athletes use for my partner when she broke her foot

Re: Question for Mark, Doug, William and anyone else that has judgeda photo contest

I do prefer this pic to the other jay shots aesthetically, but I do have to agree that the softness goes beyond motion blur. You might be able to tweak it a bit with some more unsharp mask, but it will probably never look critically sharp. On Sep 19, 2011, at 4:08 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > I agre

Re: Clever ways of storing and carrying light stands, tripods etc?

You can probably buy crutches in all sizes in those same stores . . . On Sep 19, 2011, at 5:12 PM, steve harley wrote: > on 2011-09-17 23:54 Larry Colen wrote >> I'm curious whether anybody has come up with some sort of a brilliantly >> handy (and cheap) way of storing and carrying these things.

Re: Clever ways of storing and carrying light stands, tripods etc?

on 2011-09-17 23:54 Larry Colen wrote I'm curious whether anybody has come up with some sort of a brilliantly handy (and cheap) way of storing and carrying these things. cheap idea for longer items: in Colorado there are abundant heavy-duty ski bags available in thrift stores -- PDML Pentax

Re: A door to nowhere

Also, it might look stronger if you cropped the different colored wall on the right side. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 4:24 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: > The 1st set in a series. Of these 3 pix of the same thing I can't pick my > favorite tre

Re: A door to nowhere

I prefer # 3; the fire escape looks better when it reached the ground. BTW, Ansel Adams did some great work in color: http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1932762_1974606,00.html He also did great portraits as well as landscapes. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmat

Re: PESO: The Buck Stops Here

Thanks for looking, and for you kind comments, Bob. Yes, indeed, it does have a magenta cast. I guess I was tired, and the image too small on my laptop to pick that up. I did play with the color balance, and it looks better now, although not perfect. I did replace the old image on my blog with

Re: A door to nowhere

On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 4:37 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Darren, > I think the only reason St. Ansel didn't shoot color is the amount of > post processing he did to his B&W photos.  Color would have increased > the lab time exponentially. > Regards,  Bob S. http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,2

Re: A door to nowhere

I would suggest that since we see in color, it is color that has a tendency to be blasé (one reason that people are still drawn to photographing sunsets, flowers and other extraordinarily colorful subjects). I would argue that part of the aesthetic appeal of Black & White (or other monochromes) is

Re: A door to nowhere

Darren, I think the only reason St. Ansel didn't shoot color is the amount of post processing he did to his B&W photos. Color would have increased the lab time exponentially. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 4:31 PM, Darren Addy wrote: > On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 4:27 PM, Bob Sullivan wro

Re: A door to nowhere

On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 4:27 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: >B&W is boring... Yeah. That Ansel Adams guy would have been a heck of a lot more interesting if he'd have shot more in color. As it is he's BOR-RING. : ) Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pd

Pentax 6x7 Hasselblad XPAN equiv. for a lot less

Well, it appears that I'm not getting THIS particular Pentax 6x7 kit (a ways apart on price). However, I thought I'd pass along the following for discussion... Haven't seen anybody ever write about this yet, but people are spending serious dollars on the Hasselblad XPAN ($1500-$2500) but you could

Re: A door to nowhere

#3 is my favorite. The stairs need to touch the ground, and the 6 yellow posts are a plus in the color photo. B&W is boring... Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 3:24 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: > The 1st set in a series. Of these 3 pix of the same thing I can't pick my > favorite treatment. Yo

Re: PDMLers... talk me in off the ledge, pls!

Buying the K-5 didn't improve the quality of my pictures because, frankly, it's been a while since the limiting factor was the equipment not the photographer. But it did make it possible to take a bunch that I just couldn't with the K20, because of insufficient light. Also it's smaller and lighter

Re: PAW89 - Old tree

Cool! Maybe bring the contrast down just a bit? -T On Sun, Sep 18, 2011 at 2:47 PM, DagT wrote: > http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html > K-5, DA21mm, 1/60s, f/11, ISO100. > > DagT > http://www.thrane.name/ > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http:/

Re: New PENTAX Photo Gallery. Coming October 24th.

On 11-09-19 4:18 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Received an email from Pentax this afternoon advising of the new, Improved gallery coming Oct 24.. Improvements listed - a.. Intuitive navigation in the artist's section a.. New format for quicker viewing and image loading a.. Easier viewing and

Re: A door to nowhere

On 11-09-19 4:24 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: The 1st set in a series. Of these 3 pix of the same thing I can't pick my favorite treatment. Your opinion would be valued. http://donspix.posterous.com/doors-to-nowhere-3-pix-for-the-indecisive-pho I prefer #3, #2, #1 in that order. Could you take

A door to nowhere

The 1st set in a series. Of these 3 pix of the same thing I can't pick my favorite treatment. Your opinion would be valued. http://donspix.posterous.com/doors-to-nowhere-3-pix-for-the-indecisive-pho -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

New PENTAX Photo Gallery. Coming October 24th.

Received an email from Pentax this afternoon advising of the new, Improved gallery coming Oct 24.. Improvements listed - a.. Intuitive navigation in the artist's section a.. New format for quicker viewing and image loading a.. Easier viewing and voting on images a.. Commenting Tool - Select whet

Re: Question for Mark, Doug, William and anyone else that has judgeda photo contest

I agree with doug's comments. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Doug Brewer" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 12:52 PM Subject: Re: Question for Mark, Doug, William and anyone else that has judge

Re: PESO: Dented "Shroom

I appreciate your comments very much, Jack. Like everyone else, I love to hear praise, but critical comments are more useful. I always find your comments constructive and very much on point. The "blemished and bedraggled" look of this fungus is what attracted my attention, especially the "notc

Re: PESO: Dented "Shroom

Thanks, Bruce. Dan Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 3:25 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > On 11-09-19 2:47 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >> >> >> http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=main&webtag=djm1963&entry=137 >> >> Comments and cri

Re: PDMLers... talk me in off the ledge, pls!

On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 2:12 PM, Cotty wrote: > On 19/9/11, Christine Nielsen, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>Will there ever be a ff pentax >>offering? > > I would love there to be - I have an A*85/1.4 and a K15/3.5 waiting, > just in case. > > Sadly though.. > >

Re: PESO: Dented "Shroom

The "shroom" is a bit blemished and bedraggled as well as lacking symmetry. Background, OK but somewhat unbalanced. Dan, I took you at your word in asking for comments and "criticisms."   Jack :-)   - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Mon

Re: PESO: Dented "Shroom

On 11-09-19 2:47 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=main&webtag=djm1963&entry=137 Comments and criticisms appreciated Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola Very nice, Dan. I like the overall low-key still life look. The OOF

Re: PESO - The End

On Sep 16, 2011, at 11:05, Tom C wrote: >> Yeah! >> Nice shot. Yeah! >> Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! >> Nice seats too! >> Yeah! >> >> Darren Addy > > Thanks for commenting Darren. Yeah, the seats were pretty good for that one. > That's a nice shot, Tom. Judging by the angles, it doesn't even appear to

PESO: Dented "Shroom

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Re: PDMLers... talk me in off the ledge, pls!

On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 02:09:28PM -0400, Christine Nielsen wrote: > On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 2:01 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: > > > The only cure is to buy a new lens with an accessory K5 attached. > > Now we're talkin'! > > :) Well, that's what I did. The 60-250 weighs (and costs) more than

Re: Question for Mark, Doug, William and anyone else that has judged a photo contest

The starling is a dramatic catch. Both the blur and posture create the drama. Would have been great if the frame had contained an obvious challenge..ie, a squirrel   Jack  - Original Message - From: David J Brooks To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Monday, September 19, 2011 11:1

Re: PESO - Bach in the Park

Thanks for submitting this, Frank. You know what they say: "There's always room for cello!" Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- 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 t

Re: PESO - Bach in the Park

Lovely. Makes me wish my daughter had stuck with the cello. But, I wasn't enough of a Tiger Mom to make that happen. ;) Also... I like how the title rhymes, at least it does in my neighborhood! ("Bahk in the pahk") -c (christine, from Boston) On Sun, Sep 18, 2011 at 4:03 PM, frank theriault

Re: PDMLers... talk me in off the ledge, pls!

On 19/9/11, Christine Nielsen, discombobulated, unleashed: >Will there ever be a ff pentax >offering? I would love there to be - I have an A*85/1.4 and a K15/3.5 waiting, just in case. Sadly though.. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) |

Re: Question for Mark, Doug, William and anyone else that has judged a photo contest

On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 1:14 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > Yes, Dave, the Jay blur is substantial and too general. Actually, I'm not > certain it's not focus blur, do to its not being most apparent in those areas > where one might expect it; such as the wings. > I'm afraid it would be an immediate dea

Re: PDMLers... talk me in off the ledge, pls!

On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 2:01 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: > Christine, never go to Pentax Forums for, well, nearly anything.  (I > do use the lens database.) That's usually my MO, too. >Chicken Little thinks they over react. Point taken. > The only cure is to buy a new lens with an accessory K

Re: Question for Mark, Doug, William and anyone else that has judged a photo contest

On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 12:52 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: > On 9/19/11 10:08 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Not knowing the relative > quality of the typical Markham Fair submissions, though, I would be hard for > me to make that call. its a nice friendly contest, like the one at GFM.:-) Dave > -- Docum

Re: I feel violated, need suggestions for lens repair in EU

On 19/9/11, Krisjanis Linkevics, discombobulated, unleashed: >A food moth found a home in my FA 135/2.8 of all places. So there the >usual moth crap, webbing and an abandoned cocoon there. >I probably need to get it cleaned ASAP, ideas? I think there's a plug-in for Photoshop that lets the moth l

Re: PESO - Bach in the Park

Just great Dave On Sun, Sep 18, 2011 at 4:03 PM, frank theriault wrote: > The bystanders and their dogs seem oblivious to the cellist in the > foreground, but she was playing one of Bach's cello suites, one of my > favourite pieces ever.  I chatted with her, and she was a lovely young > lady, wh

Re: GESO Tree frog

On 19/9/11, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: >Ni!! Ni! Ni! Ni! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/li

Re: PAW--Week 36--Young Buck

Gee, I get a view of Chicago South. Ifs the deer on the roof? ;-) On Sun, Sep 18, 2011 at 10:18 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: > Thanks, Ann & Brian!  Cheers, Christine > > > On Sep 13, 2011, at 7:56 AM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > >> thank me too - >> >> very nice - of course, in this crowd, I didn't e

Re: PDMLers... talk me in off the ledge, pls!

Christine, never go to Pentax Forums for, well, nearly anything. (I do use the lens database.) Chicken Little thinks they over react. The only cure is to buy a new lens with an accessory K5 attached. On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 9:17 AM, Christine Nielsen wrote: > So... I've been thinking more & mor

Re: I feel violated, need suggestions for lens repair in EU

I actually like mine better with the APS-C sensor. It's nearly perfect for the races. On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 7:57 AM, Krisjanis Linkevics wrote: > > >> Steven Desjardins >> >> Oh no.  My favorite lens.  What a strange thing.  I wouldn't have >> thought it could get in. >> > > Yes, mine too. Not

RE: PDMLers... talk me in off the ledge, pls!

> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > Christine Nielsen > So... I've been thinking more & more about stepping up to the k-5 > recently. In the interests of research, I wandered over to Pentax > Forums, just to see if there was any buzz, any good gossip, that m

Re: PDMLers... talk me in off the ledge, pls!

On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 12:30 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > I don't remember what you're shooting with now. I've had a k-7 for two years now. And while I've been pretty happy with it, t's the the low light/hi ISO/better DR performance that's got me longing for the k-5... Oh! And improved AF... > >

Re: PDMLers... talk me in off the ledge, pls!

On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 01:07:21PM -0400, Christine Nielsen wrote: > On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 12:29 PM, Darren Addy wrote: > > How about we PUSH you off the ledge? > > 4 of 'em at Amazon Warehouse deals for $1013 > > http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0043M6F14/ref=dp_olp_0?ie=UTF8&redirect=tr

Re: Question for Mark, Doug, William and anyone else that has judged a photo contest

Yes, Dave, the Jay blur is substantial and too general. Actually, I'm not certain it's not focus blur, do to its not being most apparent in those areas where one might expect it; such as the wings. I'm afraid it would be an immediate deal breaker for me. Have judged a number of contests mainly du

Re: PDMLers... talk me in off the ledge, pls!

On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 12:29 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: > Christine - There is a term used in the military and maybe other places: > paralysis by analysis. So many choices, so much uncertainty, such high risks, > and you can just grind yourself down trying to come up with THE best safest > answer.

Re: PDMLers... talk me in off the ledge, pls!

On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 12:29 PM, Darren Addy wrote: > How about we PUSH you off the ledge? > 4 of 'em at Amazon Warehouse deals for $1013 > http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0043M6F14/ref=dp_olp_0?ie=UTF8&redirect=true&qid=1316449588&sr=1-1&condition=all > : ) This is what started me down

Re: Question for Mark, Doug, William and anyone else that has judged a photo contest

On 9/19/11 10:08 AM, David J Brooks wrote: http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2011-markhamfair/album/index.html In my markham fair post, i mentioned that one of the jays shots, 6037, the landing one, is a bit soft, Paul calls in motion blur.:-) This is the one i like for the wild bird class, but am b

Re: GESO Tree frog

Those are terrific. What lens did you use, Toine? I prefer the ones with the greater depth of field. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- 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

Re: PDMLers... talk me in off the ledge, pls!

On Sep 19, 2011, at 6:17 AM, Christine Nielsen wrote: > So... I've been thinking more & more about stepping up to the k-5 > recently. In the interests of research, I wandered over to Pentax > Forums, just to see if there was any buzz, any good gossip, that might > influence my decision, or at le

Re: PDMLers... talk me in off the ledge, pls!

Christine - There is a term used in the military and maybe other places: paralysis by analysis. So many choices, so much uncertainty, such high risks, and you can just grind yourself down trying to come up with THE best safest answer. The way out? Just buy the K-5 already and go out and enjoy it

Re: PDMLers... talk me in off the ledge, pls!

How about we PUSH you off the ledge? 4 of 'em at Amazon Warehouse deals for $1013 http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0043M6F14/ref=dp_olp_0?ie=UTF8&redirect=true&qid=1316449588&sr=1-1&condition=all : ) Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.

Re: PDMLers... talk me in off the ledge, pls!

Bob, I used to have an employee like that. One day he announced he was going to buy a new car. "Great!" I sez with some enthusiasm as his old one was rusting away and he could well afford something new. "What are you going to buy?" "I don't know" he sez, "but I have decided to buy a new one. Ma

Re: PAW--Week 37-chicago South View

Christine, Paul's right, the building leans a bit to the left. But is this a view of 'south Chicago' or a view looking south. With the river and Tribune printing presses building, I'd have thought you were looking North. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 5:24 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > I

Re: PDMLers... talk me in off the ledge, pls!

Christine, Get a K-5 and be happy! Good advice from Ralf. I like my K-5 much better than the K-7. I've considered buying a 2nd K-5 for a back-up. Don't get bogged down the the Pentax Forum. They are like a fellow I worked with, a computer gearhead. He was always lusting after a better and faster d

Re: PDMLers... talk me in off the ledge, pls!

You're right. You're all right. And I know all this stuff, I do. Just got a little overwhelmed for a bit over there at PF. Knew I could count on you all for an antidote & to tell me what I needed to hear: George Sinos wrote:  Get out and > shoot. > Thanks, guys. Blood pressure is coming down

Re: PDMLers... talk me in off the ledge, pls!

PentaxForumOverDose..'d :) On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 11:36 AM, John Sessoms wrote: > From: Christine Nielsen >> >> So... I've been thinking more & more about stepping up to the k-5 >> recently.  In the interests of research, I wandered over to Pentax >> Forums, just to see if there was any buzz, a

RE: PDMLers... talk me in off the ledge, pls!

From: Christine Nielsen So... I've been thinking more & more about stepping up to the k-5 recently. In the interests of research, I wandered over to Pentax Forums, just to see if there was any buzz, any good gossip, that might influence my decision, or at least, timing. Well, I think that was a

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