RE: PESO - Where'd Ya Get the Gun, John?

2012-01-29 Thread Bob W
The title is a line from a favourite Guess Who song, Rain Dance. Don't know why I like it, but I do: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2012/01/whered-ya-get-gun-john.html is that a real one or a toy? Over here you're not allowed to sell realistic-looking toy guns in case criminals use

RE: Why Not RAW Format on ALL Digital Cameras?

2012-01-29 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Francis [...] But relying on auto exposure metering under tricky lighting conditions is a pretty poor strategy. That's why your camera has a spot metering mode, and an exposure compensation setting - so you can take

RE: PESO: Street

2012-01-29 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Tim Bray pic at http://goo.gl/f5MNB Associated bloggage, wherein I grumble about what people mean when they say street photography, at http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/201x/2012/01/28/Street you obviously haven't

RE: OT PESO - Aussy Day Lightshow

2012-01-29 Thread Bob W
On a day that saw the mercury hit 42°C, I still went out that night to shoot the fireworks here in Fremantle, and got an added bonus: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7029/6770160377_d3b1090d7e_o.jpg great photo! Very nicely done. That must be one super wide lens. A pregnant friend

PESO: Clouds over the Crater

2012-01-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
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Re: PESO: Clouds over the Crater

2012-01-29 Thread Tim Bray
That's excellent. A bit of background on where and how? -T On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 1:45 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15073312 Comments and criticisms are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola --

Re: BBC Dramadoc with Pentax content

2012-01-29 Thread Cotty
For US and all non-UK residents who want to see this drama-doc it's here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlcOMQdpQvo 90 mins, no idea how long it will stay up! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: BBC Dramadoc with Pentax content

2012-01-29 Thread Cotty
On 29/1/12, Cotty, discombobulated, unleashed: For US and all non-UK residents who want to see this drama-doc it's here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlcOMQdpQvo 90 mins, no idea how long it will stay up! And interesting blog here:

Re: PESO: Clouds over the Crater

2012-01-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, dTim. My wife and I are in vacation on Maui. Earlier this week we left our condo at 4:00 AM and drove up to the summit of Haleakala Volcano (10,023 feet above sea level) to watch the sunrise. This is an image of the craters in the summit area just a few minutes after sunrise (7:00 AM).

OT: Lucky me - I got a new job at the age of 62!

2012-01-29 Thread Jens
Hi List I left my job as an urban planner a couple of years ago. I left because I didn't like my new boss - a VERY arrogant woman-architect. Nobody seemed to like her. She made life Hell for a lot our employees. So, I,ve been working as a planner (dealing with building applicataions) for 2

RE: PESO: Clouds over the Crater

2012-01-29 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Daniel J. Matyola http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15073312 that's terrific - a very volcano-like volcano. B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: Why Not RAW Format on ALL Digital Cameras?

2012-01-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Jan 29, 2012, at 12:16 AM, steve harley wrote: on 2012-01-28 21:57 Paul Stenquist wrote That's basically what today's best meters do. But they still can't gauge reflectivity and color as well as the human eye can. The meter makes a call and a good photographer makes the necessary

Re: PESO: Clouds over the Crater

2012-01-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
Very nice. I like the monochromatic look and rendering that preserves the highlights. Well done. Paul On Jan 29, 2012, at 4:45 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15073312 Comments and criticisms are invited. Dan Matyola

Re: OT: Lucky me - I got a new job at the age of 62!

2012-01-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
Congratulations Jens! On Jan 29, 2012, at 5:21 AM, Jens wrote: Hi List I left my job as an urban planner a couple of years ago. I left because I didn't like my new boss - a VERY arrogant woman-architect. Nobody seemed to like her. She made life Hell for a lot our employees. So, I,ve been

Re: PESO: Clouds over the Crater

2012-01-29 Thread Jack Davis
Well rendered, Dan. Pleasing composition and tones. Jack - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 1:45 AM Subject: PESO: Clouds over the Crater

OT PESO - Occupy

2012-01-29 Thread David Savage
G'day All, Met up with a group of friends for a BBQ a few weeks ago roped them in as models for this: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7157/6701714599_99d2f91f32_o.jpg SB900 @ 1/4 power camera left, 480EXII @ 1/4 power behind the angry bear, Vivitar 285 @ 1/4 power camera right. RF-602 triggers.

Re: OT PESO - Aussy Day Lightshow

2012-01-29 Thread David Savage
Oh I don't know, I reckon they mix quite well. I was sitting downwind from the fireworks and was more concerned about getting hit by a big chunk of exploded shell casing. DS On 29 January 2012 01:39, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Dave, I can't imagine that fireworks and lightning

Re: OT PESO - Aussy Day Lightshow

2012-01-29 Thread David Savage
Possibly, but I'm not cropping a 14mm (on full frame) image that servilely :-) On 29 January 2012 01:49, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Very cool. Might be even more impactful as a vertical, cropped just a bit to the right of the lightning. Paul . On Jan 28, 2012, at 11:59

Re: OT PESO - Aussy Day Lightshow

2012-01-29 Thread David Savage
Thanks Dan. On 29 January 2012 02:31, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Great image and a wonderful catch with the lightning.  I like the three types of lighting that you included across the image.  Really effective and compelling. Dan Matyola

Re: OT PESO - Aussy Day Lightshow

2012-01-29 Thread David Savage
Thanks Dave. DS On 29 January 2012 02:37, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Excellent job Dave On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 11:59 AM, David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: G'day All, As some of you may be aware, it was Australia Day here a couple of days ago. On a day that saw the

Re: OT PESO - Aussy Day Lightshow

2012-01-29 Thread David Savage
Thanks Tim. If I corrected the distortion I would loose some of the firework the ferris wheel. 2 elements that I wanted in the frame. The lighting showing up an added bonus. DS On 29 January 2012 07:13, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: That's brilliant; could you correct the keyhole

Re: Paw 5 Up a tree with out a ......

2012-01-29 Thread David J Brooks
On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 2:08 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Dave, Nice environmental portrait.  Wish he was a bit brighter, but that might blow-out the snow. Regards,  Bob S. I did have to use the fill slider in LR. It was a pretty dull day, but should have tried some fill

Re: OT PESO - Aussy Day Lightshow

2012-01-29 Thread David Savage
On 29 January 2012 07:24, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: David Savage And yes I misspelt Aussie. DS On 29 January 2012 00:59, David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: G'day All, As some of you may be aware, it was Australia Day here a couple of days ago. On a day that

Re: PESO: Clouds over the Crater

2012-01-29 Thread David J Brooks
Beautiful Dave On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 4:45 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15073312 Comments and criticisms are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT PESO - Aussy Day Lightshow

2012-01-29 Thread David Savage
On 29 January 2012 13:57, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: On Jan 29, 2012, at 5:59 AM, David Savage wrote: On a day that saw the mercury hit 42°C, I still went out that night to shoot the fireworks here in Fremantle, and got an added bonus:

Re: OT PESO - Aussy Day Lightshow

2012-01-29 Thread David Savage
On 29 January 2012 16:33, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: On a day that saw the mercury hit 42°C, I still went out that night to shoot the fireworks here in Fremantle, and got an added bonus: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7029/6770160377_d3b1090d7e_o.jpg great photo! Thanks Bob.

Re: Old photo, new PESO

2012-01-29 Thread David J Brooks
Your lucky to have a lightroom catalog, back in my day. nice clan photo and sparkly dave On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 6:56 PM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: I shot this a couple of years ago but rediscovered it yesterday while going through my Lightroom catalog:

Peso, pensive

2012-01-29 Thread David J Brooks
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Re: Copyright - Most Worrying!

2012-01-29 Thread Mark C
On 1/25/2012 12:15 PM, Joseph McAllister wrote: All the more reason to go through all those images you've taken in the last 50 years, with a lawyer at your side and a stack of Copyright infringement forms ready to be filled out. Isn't that Kodak's business model? Oh wait, those are patents,

Re: GESO Reconstruction

2012-01-29 Thread Mark C
On 1/26/2012 4:42 PM, Toine wrote: Last week I had the opportunity to visit a building project from the inside. It was almost pitch black and the K5 managed to squeeze the last light out of the steel and concrete. http://www.repiuk.nl/index.php/blog-mainmenu-97/209-reconstruction Toine That

Re: OT: Lucky me - I got a new job at the age of 62!

2012-01-29 Thread Bob Sullivan
Jens, Congratulations and good for you! The late 50's and early 60's are dangerous ages for employment. You frequently know too much and grow impatient with bull shit. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 4:21 AM, Jens p...@planfoto.dk wrote: Hi List I left my job as an urban planner a

Re: BBC Dramadoc with Pentax content

2012-01-29 Thread Christine Aguila
I'm 24 minutes in--it's great fun! Thanks for posting, Cotty. Cheers, Christine On Jan 29, 2012, at 3:59 AM, Cotty wrote: For US and all non-UK residents who want to see this drama-doc it's here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlcOMQdpQvo 90 mins, no idea how long it will stay up!

Re: PESO: Street

2012-01-29 Thread Bob Sullivan
Tim, Photo is fine, but the blog post is better. I can't get into grey on grey photos of the street. Only Frank T. and Juan B. do things that hold my interest. The rest is imitation and imitation of imitation. (Remember, your slice of life is not so fascinating - get over it.) Regards, Bob S. On

Re: PESO: Clouds over the Crater

2012-01-29 Thread Bob Sullivan
Just beautiful Dan! On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 3:45 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15073312 Comments and criticisms are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Why Not RAW Format on ALL Digital Cameras?

2012-01-29 Thread George Sinos
In general, I appreciate the developments and improvements that the camera designers have come up with the give us better tools and extend our creative reach. At some point, it becomes problematic when they try to remove human judgement from the equation. For instance, the developments in

Re: GESO Reconstruction

2012-01-29 Thread Toine
Thanks for the views and comments. nr3 on that page is my favorite. The others are mainly on display for my colleagues who had to struggle with PS camera's to capture their future library. Grabbing a construction project on ccd is not my regular cup of tea. A lot of garbage everywhere and the

Re: BBC Dramadoc with Pentax content

2012-01-29 Thread Christine Aguila
Finished watching! Excellent! Loved it! Big thanks, Sir Cotty! cheers, Christine On Jan 29, 2012, at 3:59 AM, Cotty wrote: For US and all non-UK residents who want to see this drama-doc it's here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlcOMQdpQvo 90 mins, no idea how long it will stay up!

Re: OT: Lucky me - I got a new job at the age of 62!

2012-01-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
Good work. Hope it goes well. Also, good luck on the lottery ;-) On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 10:32 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Jens, Congratulations and good for you! The late 50's and early 60's are dangerous ages for employment. You frequently know too much and grow

Re: OT: Lucky me - I got a new job at the age of 62!

2012-01-29 Thread Bruce Walker
Congrats, Jens! Have you considered a used Phase One? I understand the P25 is affordable. On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 5:21 AM, Jens p...@planfoto.dk wrote: Hi List I left my job as an urban planner a couple of years ago. I left because I didn't like my new boss - a VERY arrogant

Re: OT: Lucky me - I got a new job at the age of 62!

2012-01-29 Thread Toine
Congrats!, If your luck holds on, the lottery should be easy. On 29 January 2012 11:21, Jens p...@planfoto.dk wrote: Hi List I left my job as an urban planner a couple of years ago. I left because I didn't like my new boss - a VERY arrogant woman-architect. Nobody seemed to like her. She

Re: free darkroom

2012-01-29 Thread Rick Womer
Good luck, Paul!   (I might be giving explosives some thought...)   Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2012 7:11 PM Subject: free darkroom I'm

Test

2012-01-29 Thread Jack Davis
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Re: Test

2012-01-29 Thread David J Brooks
58%. Better try harder next time Dave On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 12:11 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: -- 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

Re: BBC Dramadoc with Pentax content

2012-01-29 Thread Bob Sullivan
Cotty, Thanks - I remember Jean Shrimpton! - maybe even those photos... Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 3:59 AM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: For US and all non-UK residents who want to see this drama-doc it's here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlcOMQdpQvo 90 mins, no idea how

Re: PESO: Clouds over the Crater

2012-01-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Bob W, Paul, Jack, David, Bob S, Tim and all who looked at my image. What I like most about it is how different it is from several images I did at the same location in previous years, on sunny days, with bright colors and high contrast. Together, the help me illustrate and remember the

PESO: Rainbow Eucalyptus

2012-01-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Bark of a tree in Hosmer Grove, Haleakala National Park: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15073313 Comments and criticisms are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Why Not RAW Format on ALL Digital Cameras?

2012-01-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Jan 29, 2012, at 11:26 AM, George Sinos wrote: In general, I appreciate the developments and improvements that the camera designers have come up with the give us better tools and extend our creative reach. At some point, it becomes problematic when they try to remove human judgement

Re: Test

2012-01-29 Thread Jack Davis
Hey, I'll let that stand as my new record! ;) Thanks, Dave. Jack - Original Message - From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 9:33 AM Subject: Re: Test 58%. Better try harder next time Dave On Sun, Jan

Re: PESO: Rainbow Eucalyptus

2012-01-29 Thread Jack Davis
I realize these color tones may have received some assistance from a saturation slider, it's still an impressive spectrum of colors. Nice! Is that left side darker area a second tree?  Jack  - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO: Rainbow Eucalyptus

2012-01-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Jack. I did have boost the contrast and saturation a bit to get the image to show what my eye saw, as this was an early morning shot on a cloudy day. The colors are there in nature. The darker area on the left is the shaggy outer bark of the same tree, where it has not yet peeled off

Re: PESO: Rainbow Eucalyptus

2012-01-29 Thread Ann Sanfedele
That's just lovely ann On 1/29/2012 12:41, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Bark of a tree in Hosmer Grove, Haleakala National Park: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15073313 Comments and criticisms are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML

Re: PESO: Rainbow Eucalyptus

2012-01-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Ann! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 1:01 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: That's just lovely ann On 1/29/2012 12:41, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Bark of a tree in Hosmer Grove, Haleakala National Park:

Re: Peso, pensive

2012-01-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I usually HATE cat images, but that is a very interesting and compelling portrait. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 8:32 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15069473 Norman watching the

Re: Paw 5 Up a tree with out a ......

2012-01-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is a very nice image of a difficult subject. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 8:18 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Jan 28, 2012 at 2:08 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Dave, Nice environmental

PESO: Spring 2012 Practice

2012-01-29 Thread Jack Davis
This reminded me of Charlie Brown. :) Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=627 K5, DA 55~300(120mm), f/8, 1/2000, ISO 800  -- 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: PESO 2012 - 014 - GDG

2012-01-29 Thread Igor Roshchin
I've been watching this series for a while. Some of them don't excite me separately, but I can see that they would come together well if presented as a series. What inspired me to respond today is the association with the old song by Slim Gaillard that's been stuck in my mind on and off for the

Re: PESO: Spring 2012 Practice

2012-01-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
LOL! You caught nice patterns in the branches, and that one splash of colors provides a strong focal point. It works well for me. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 1:24 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: This reminded me of Charlie

Re: Why Not RAW Format on ALL Digital Cameras?

2012-01-29 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 9:42 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I would find the trend toward more technology disturbing if there were no options. But since I can focus manually at will, or I can choose to use a single autofocus point -- with the plus of being able to choose

Re: Why Not RAW Format on ALL Digital Cameras?

2012-01-29 Thread steve harley
on 2012-01-29 05:29 Paul Stenquist wrote On Jan 29, 2012, at 12:16 AM, steve harley wrote: on 2012-01-28 21:57 Paul Stenquist wrote That's basically what today's best meters do. But they still can't gauge reflectivity and color as well as the human eye can. The meter makes a call and a

Re: Why Not RAW Format on ALL Digital Cameras?

2012-01-29 Thread Larry Colen
Steve, I get the feeling that you are the only one that actually understands what I'm saying. On Jan 29, 2012, at 11:20 AM, steve harley wrote: on 2012-01-29 05:29 Paul Stenquist wrote On Jan 29, 2012, at 12:16 AM, steve harley wrote: on 2012-01-28 21:57 Paul Stenquist wrote That's

RE: Peso, pensive

2012-01-29 Thread Jeffery Johnson
Nice capture and now what would be fun is to see his reaction to being in the snow. Photo Captures by Jeffery http://www.photocapturesbyjeffery.com -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David J Brooks

Re: Why Not RAW Format on ALL Digital Cameras?

2012-01-29 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I also agree with Godfrey on ease of manual use. I'm glad we agree on something. ;-) Part of the issue with digital exposure is that there is so much more information potentially available that a simple match needle would through away too much useful information. I disagree. Until sensors

Re: PESO: Rainbow Eucalyptus

2012-01-29 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com: Bark of a tree in Hosmer Grove, Haleakala National Park: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15073313 Comments and criticisms are invited. Very nice. One of only two eucalypts not native to Australia. More's the pity :-( -- Cheers

Re: Why Not RAW Format on ALL Digital Cameras?

2012-01-29 Thread Larry Colen
On Jan 29, 2012, at 1:13 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I also agree with Godfrey on ease of manual use. I'm glad we agree on something. ;-) Just because I call you rude names doesn't mean that I disagree with you, or even that I dislike you. Part of the issue with digital exposure is

Re: PESO: Rainbow Eucalyptus

2012-01-29 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Brian. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 4:35 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com: Bark of a tree in Hosmer Grove, Haleakala National Park:

Re: Why Not RAW Format on ALL Digital Cameras?

2012-01-29 Thread steve harley
on 2012-01-29 14:13 Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote Knowing the characteristic curve of a sensor and how digital image data exposure operates, it's very easy to 'place' the exposure where you want it with a spot meter and a moment's thought: with the brightest area of significant detail 5% below the

Re: Why Not RAW Format on ALL Digital Cameras?

2012-01-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Jan 29, 2012, at 4:13 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I also agree with Godfrey on ease of manual use. I'm glad we agree on something. ;-) Part of the issue with digital exposure is that there is so much more information potentially available that a simple match needle would through

Re: Why Not RAW Format on ALL Digital Cameras?

2012-01-29 Thread steve harley
on 2012-01-29 13:33 Larry Colen wrote My career is to write embedded systems software. as a mere generalist programmer and designer of systems, my frustration with the untapped potential of modern camera interfaces is probably a notch or two below yours; whilst we are accused of

Re: Why Not RAW Format on ALL Digital Cameras?

2012-01-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Jan 29, 2012, at 4:53 PM, steve harley wrote: on 2012-01-29 14:13 Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote Knowing the characteristic curve of a sensor and how digital image data exposure operates, it's very easy to 'place' the exposure where you want it with a spot meter and a moment's thought: with the

PESO 3:13 PM and Snowing

2012-01-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
Shot in the snow for an hour or more today. Really soaked the K-5 and DA* 50-135. No problems. I added this one to my It Happens on Woodward set. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15077373 Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO 2012 - 015 - GDG

2012-01-29 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Wandering a bit in San Francisco yesterday, passing the Contemporary Jewish Museum, this scene caught my eye and I couldn't resist making a photograph. http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/6785078827/lightbox/ or http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/6785078827/ Thanks for looking, comments

Downhill the Hard Way

2012-01-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15077419size=lg K-5 and DA* 50-135, soaking wet -- 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 2012 - 015 - GDG

2012-01-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
Very nice. The scale and composition make it special. Paul On Jan 29, 2012, at 5:19 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Wandering a bit in San Francisco yesterday, passing the Contemporary Jewish Museum, this scene caught my eye and I couldn't resist making a photograph.

Re: Why Not RAW Format on ALL Digital Cameras?

2012-01-29 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 1:44 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Jan 29, 2012, at 1:13 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I also agree with Godfrey on ease of manual use. I'm glad we agree on something. ;-) Just because I call you rude names doesn't mean that I disagree with you, or even

Re: Why Not RAW Format on ALL Digital Cameras?

2012-01-29 Thread Kenneth Waller
Just because I call you rude names doesn't mean that I disagree with you, or even that I dislike you. MARK ! -Original Message- From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Subject: Re: Why Not RAW Format on ALL Digital Cameras? On Jan 29, 2012, at 1:13 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I

Re: OT: Lucky me - I got a new job at the age of 62!

2012-01-29 Thread Stan Halpin
Congratulations! But I suspect that it is more than luck that landed you the job. stan On Jan 29, 2012, at 5:21 AM, Jens wrote: Hi List I left my job as an urban planner a couple of years ago. I left because I didn't like my new boss - a VERY arrogant woman-architect. Nobody seemed to

Re: PESO: Rainbow Eucalyptus

2012-01-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
It has the look of an abstract oil. Nice. Paul On Jan 29, 2012, at 1:01 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Thanks, Jack. I did have boost the contrast and saturation a bit to get the image to show what my eye saw, as this was an early morning shot on a cloudy day. The colors are there in nature.

Re: BBC Dramadoc with Pentax content

2012-01-29 Thread John Sessoms
From: Cotty For US and all non-UK residents who want to see this drama-doc it's here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlcOMQdpQvo 90 mins, no idea how long it will stay up! Good. I enjoyed that. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: BBC Dramadoc with Pentax content

2012-01-29 Thread John Sessoms
One thought that occurred to me half way through was how did they shoot it? Was it film or did they do the DSLR video thing? -- 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: PESO 3:13 PM and Snowing

2012-01-29 Thread Jeffery Johnson
So you didn't melt in all that snow or even freeze. Luckily no snow here yet this season. Heck there are Butter Cups already blooming and it is only January. Photo Captures by Jeffery http://www.photocapturesbyjeffery.com -Original Message- From:

Re: PESO 3:13 PM and Snowing

2012-01-29 Thread Bob Sullivan
Paul, I can feel the cold. Love that snow piled on the branches. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 4:09 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Shot in the snow for an hour or more today. Really soaked the K-5 and DA* 50-135. No problems. I added this one to my It Happens on

Here's a list guaranteed to generate a lot of debate

2012-01-29 Thread Larry Colen
The 50 greatest cameras of all time: http://www.photographymonthly.com/Magazine/2010/50-Greatest-Cameras-of-All-Time I've got a lot of issues with the list. For example the K20D, but not the spotmatic? Or, for that matter the K-5. The Lumix DMC-LX3 and not the Argus C3, which was made for

Re: OT: Lucky me - I got a new job at the age of 62!

2012-01-29 Thread Bob Sullivan
Old saying, the multiple of luck is called skill. On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 7:10 PM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: Congratulations! But I suspect that it is more than luck that landed you the job. stan On Jan 29, 2012, at 5:21 AM, Jens wrote: Hi List I left my job as an

Re: Here's a list guaranteed to generate a lot of debate

2012-01-29 Thread Darren Addy
Well, when you see what came in at No. 1, I guess you have to question the criteria by which greatness is judged. I think it is also silly that the Pentax 110 is in there (or if it is then why the superior-in-all-ways Minolta 110 SLR isn't in there). I don't know how it can ignore the 645D for

Re: Why Not RAW Format on ALL Digital Cameras?

2012-01-29 Thread William Robb
On 29/01/2012 11:42 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I would find the trend toward more technology disturbing if there were no options. But since I can focus manually at will, or I can choose to use a single autofocus point -- with the plus of being able to choose the location of that pint --

Re: PESO: Clouds over the Crater

2012-01-29 Thread steve harley
on 2012-01-29 02:45 Daniel J. Matyola wrote http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15073312 lots of interesting detail when i view the larger size, and great depth in this photo; love the intense blue (natural?) of the upper left peak; i really like the top edge framing choice there are a

Re: Back to Verona

2012-01-29 Thread Rick Womer
I like this a lot.  The lighting is dramatic, and the blurred figure of the pedestrian adds scale and interest. Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: John Coyle jco...@iinet.net.au To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Friday, January 27,

Re: OT: Lucky me - I got a new job at the age of 62!

2012-01-29 Thread steve harley
on 2012-01-29 03:21 Jens wrote But guess what - I got a new job - urban planning (I graduated as an architect/urban planner back in 1978 and have been working as such for the last 33f years) in the municipallity of Egedal - a small community in the northern Copenhagen area. Lucky me! that's

Re: Here's a list guaranteed to generate a lot of debate

2012-01-29 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Dumb. On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 6:02 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Well, when you see what came in at No. 1, I guess you have to question the criteria by which greatness is judged. I think it is also silly that the Pentax 110 is in there (or if it is then why the

Re: OT: Lucky me - I got a new job at the age of 62!

2012-01-29 Thread David Savage
On 30/01/2012, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Congrats, Jens! Have you considered a used Phase One? I understand the P25 is affordable. That's the route I'd go. DS On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 5:21 AM, Jens p...@planfoto.dk wrote: Hi List I left my job as an urban planner a couple

Re: Why Not RAW Format on ALL Digital Cameras?

2012-01-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Jan 29, 2012, at 9:23 PM, William Robb wrote: On 29/01/2012 11:42 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I would find the trend toward more technology disturbing if there were no options. But since I can focus manually at will, or I can choose to use a single autofocus point -- with the plus

RE: Back to Verona

2012-01-29 Thread John Coyle
Thanks Rick. Did you get to Verona on your trip? John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Rick Womer Sent: Monday, 30 January 2012 12:37 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Back to Verona I

Re: Here's a list guaranteed to generate a lot of debate

2012-01-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Jan 29, 2012, at 9:41 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Dumb. A succinct summary. On Sun, Jan 29, 2012 at 6:02 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Well, when you see what came in at No. 1, I guess you have to question the criteria by which greatness is judged. I think it is also

Re: Here's a list guaranteed to generate a lot of debate

2012-01-29 Thread Anthony Farr
On 30 January 2012 13:41, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: Dumb. Agreed. 32 film cameras, 17 digital cameras and 1 instant camera doesn't seem such a bad balance on the face of it, but the devil is in the detail. The digital representation seems intended to keep the big advertisers

Re: Tokina lenses and Pentax?

2012-01-29 Thread Rick Womer
Igor, Pentax and Tokina collaborated on a number of lenses in the '90s and '00s, as I recall.  Part of the deal was that they would only be available for Pentax with a Pentax badge on them.  The similarities in focal lengths, sizes, formulae, and features aren't a coincidence. Rick  

Re: Venice 2011

2012-01-29 Thread Rick Womer
Moderation in all things, John!  (and some noise reduction in LR3?) Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: John Coyle jco...@iinet.net.au To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 11:31 PM Subject: RE: Venice 2011 Hi Rick

Re: PESO 3:13 PM and Snowing

2012-01-29 Thread Rick Womer
Very nice shot.  I like the subjects and composition a lot. Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2012 5:09 PM Subject: PESO 3:13 PM and Snowing

Re: PESO 3:13 PM and Snowing

2012-01-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Rick, Bob and Jeffery. I've tried shooting that clock before, but the result was always a yawn. The snow made a difference. Paul On Jan 29, 2012, at 10:12 PM, Rick Womer wrote: Very nice shot. I like the subjects and composition a lot. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW

Re: PESO 2012 - 015 - GDG

2012-01-29 Thread Rick Womer
Nice.  I'll bet the same architect is responsible for this museum in Toronto: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14149412 Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com To: PAW Picture-A-Week project p...@micapeak.com; SeePhoto

Re: Here's a list guaranteed to generate a lot of debate

2012-01-29 Thread John Mullan
It appears that it is a single persons view of great cameras, but done by someone too young to have known some of the truly great cameras in their day. In its day the Spotmatic was what everyone else wished they had made. jm -Original Message- From: Larry Colen Sent: Sunday,

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