Re: Pentax cameras really really really really...

2012-04-23 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com: You can set a custom function on most of the ones I've used so that won't happen. In fact IIRC you have to go out of your way to set a custom function so that it will. On the other hand I've shot many a masterpiece with imaginary film in my

Re: GESO Virtual tour

2012-04-23 Thread Toine
Thanks, Boris. Writing a detailed tutorial is possible, if it hadn't been done already. In short: You would need to get the following stuff - Nodal Ninja 5 pano head - rotator - leveling device - nadir adapter www.nodalninja.com - good tripod with a short center column - ptgui www.ptgui.com -

RE: Boris PESO #17 - Layers

2012-04-23 Thread Bob W
Hi Boris, and welcome back to the fold. There's a struggle going on in that picture. The horizontal divisions are fine, based on the thirds, and that's ok, but needs something else to stop it being boring. Typically people put one spot in the frame of a picture like that - someone walking along

Re: Pentax cameras really really really really...

2012-04-23 Thread John Francis
On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 04:45:01PM +1000, Brian Walters wrote: Both my *ist DS and K200D will fire the shutter with no card in the camera and I can't see any custom function on either camera to change this. If you can point me to the appropriate custom function, I'd be in your debt! The

PESO - Misty this morning!

2012-04-23 Thread John Coyle
Very unusual for our normally sunny state - a thick mist at dawn. http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~jco...@iinet.net.au/PESO_009.html Taken just outside my apartment. Technical stuff on the page - comments etc. welcomed. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Pentax cameras really really really really...

2012-04-23 Thread Peter Loveday
Yes, I think you might be right. For some reason, I had thought it was in all of them, but obviously I just remember it from the *istD. Guess I mostly avoid this issue, as I always make a habit of leaving the SD hatch (and battery hatch, if applicable) open when I've removed the

Re: PESO - Misty this morning!

2012-04-23 Thread David Mann
On Apr 23, 2012, at 8:00 PM, John Coyle wrote: Very unusual for our normally sunny state - a thick mist at dawn. http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~jco...@iinet.net.au/PESO_009.html I like misty / foggy mornings like that. You must have a very nice view from there. One of these days I'll

Re: Pentax cameras really really really really...

2012-04-23 Thread David Mann
On Apr 23, 2012, at 7:53 PM, John Francis wrote: The *ist-D had a setting that would prevent shutter tripping without a card in the camera, but that may well have been the only Pentax DSLR to have this function. Maybe they want people to be able to dry-fire the camera in the shop without

Re: PDML Photo Annual Update

2012-04-23 Thread Mark Roberts
Paul Sorenson wrote: Will there be an ePub version this year? I'd like to include a link to that when I send out notices that this year's annual is ready. Oh yes, we'll have an ePub version. I make it from the same InDesign file that is used for the print book, so it doesn't take long (just a

LR4 docs?

2012-04-23 Thread Larry Colen
The switch from LR3 to LR4 looks like it won't be quite as trivial as I might hope. What recommendations do people have for *written* documentation on coming up to speed on LR4? Is there one book that is particularly outstanding? A must read webpage? Larry -- Larry Colen

5DmkIII impressions

2012-04-23 Thread Larry Colen
I spent the weekend at a dance event, and one of the other people there had just gotten a 5DmkIII. Even though I was officially the event photographer, Josh probably spent more time taking pictures than I did, though if I had $3500 worth of new toy, I might have also spent a lot more time

Re: An interesting experiment

2012-04-23 Thread Larry Colen
Thanks Steven and Frank. On Apr 22, 2012, at 7:00 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: Some very nice shots there. On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 12:32 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Experiment worked; excellent photos! cheers, frank What can be asserted without

Re: Pentax cameras really really really really...

2012-04-23 Thread Jack Davis
Especially when you're composing a Pulitzer. I hate that!!   Jack From: Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2012 8:29 PM Subject: Pentax cameras really really really really... ... really really really really really really really

RE: OT - Nikon Announces 24MP APS-C DSLR - $699

2012-04-23 Thread John Sessoms
From: J.C. O'Connell all of this assumes that the 24mp image is actually 1.5 times the resolution of the 16mp image. Its not because you would have to have an infinite resolution lens to achieve that. With the aps format, 24mp is really pushing the limits of the lensThe real solution is a

Re: Pentax cameras really really really really...

2012-04-23 Thread John Sessoms
I thought you had to change settings to allow that? From: Peter Loveday Which camera? There is usually a setting to stop that. - Peter -Original Message- From: Tim Bray Sent: Monday, April 23, 2012 12:59 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Pentax cameras really really really

Boris PESO #17 - Layers

2012-04-23 Thread John Sessoms
From: Boris Liberman Hi! Here is another: http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2012/04/peso-2012-17-layers.html Be brutal and honest (just in case you forgotten my mantra :-) ) Boris I like that one. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Pentax cameras really really really really...

2012-04-23 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 4/22/2012 10:29 PM, Tim Bray wrote: ... really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really

Re: Mr. Bunnell on lens pricing...

2012-04-23 Thread John Sessoms
From: P. J. Alling I think Sony may have abandoned their full frame line. Both are discontinued and have been for some time. A pity really since the A900 was supposed to be quite nice, and the A850 was very inexpensive for what it was. Somebody around here would know. -- PDML

Re: Lens price increase loophole? - interesting

2012-04-23 Thread Christine Nielsen
Yes, I think it has always been thus... I have been accustomed to looking for that current price or 'see price in cart link. I think maybe the difference now might have to do with the DA vs FA lenses... seems like the FA lenses (somebody mentioned the relative deal on the FA 31 vs the DA 16-50

Re: LR4 docs?

2012-04-23 Thread Bruce Walker
Haven't bought it yet, but likely Real Soon Now as I have a tricky shoot's worth of images to process (lots of near-clipping; very high-key). But I have bookmarked these two articles that themselves link to others ...

Re: PDML Photo Annual Update

2012-04-23 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I can't wait to see it! Thanks, Mark for all your efforts on our behalf. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 9:35 PM, Postmaster postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Sorry for the delay... We are of course running late but the Annual is nearing

Re: PDML Photo Annual Update

2012-04-23 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I can't wait to see it! Thanks, Mark for all your efforts on our behalf. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 9:35 PM, Postmaster postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Sorry for the delay... We are of course running late but the Annual is nearing

Re: PDML Photo Annual Update

2012-04-23 Thread David J Brooks
Not to worry, when its done, its done. Looking forward Dave On Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 9:35 PM, Postmaster postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Sorry for the delay... We are of course running late but the Annual is nearing completion. This semester has been absolutely mad for me, with a lot of

Re: PESO - Trust and Obey!

2012-04-23 Thread David J Brooks
Good one Frank Dave On Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 9:45 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: An alternate title might be If there's really a God, get me out of here: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/04/trust-and-obey_22.html Hope you enjoy.  Comments always welcome. cheers,

Re: Lens price increase loophole? - interesting

2012-04-23 Thread George Sinos
They could be selling old stock remaining in inventory at the old prices. The new agreement probably doesn't allow them to advertise anything other than the current price. These types of price advertising agreements have been around for years. gs George Sinos

Re: Exhibit: Postmodern Pinups

2012-04-23 Thread Bruce Walker
Derby, all the pinups appear here ... http://135mm.500px.com/creative/ All but the 12th image are part of the exhibit. There are a couple of other Girls In Hats in the exhibit but not in that gallery, but I've also shown them here before so you've likely seen them. Cheers! On Sat, Apr 21,

Re: Boris PESO #17 - Layers

2012-04-23 Thread Jack Davis
Love the color tones, Boris! Also the balanced juxtaposition of the boats and truck. While it works great as is, I'd have to fuss with the horizontal lines and tweak them to as near parallel to the frame as possible. They appear to run to a point the slightest bit higher on the left Symmetry

Re: Exhibit: Postmodern Pinups

2012-04-23 Thread Bruce Walker
Thanks, Christine! On Sat, Apr 21, 2012 at 9:32 AM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Way to go, Bruce!  Big congrats.  Hope you sell lots!  Cheers, Christine On Apr 17, 2012, at 10:25 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: This may be mainly of interest to Toronto PDMLers, but fwiw:

Re: Pentax cameras really really really really...

2012-04-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
I thought the K-5 had a menu option to switch the dry fire on and off. Perhaps not. In any case, I make a habit of checking the histrogram on the first frame I shoot, so I'm immediately alerted to a missing card. I would think that very few shooters fire off a bunch of shots without even

Re: PESO Tulip study (FESO?)

2012-04-23 Thread Bruce Walker
Thanks Tim! Thanks too to everyone who looked and/or commented. (Although I trust that noone commented without looking!) On Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 7:31 PM, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: Surprising and outstanding -T On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 5:56 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com

Re: PDML Photo Annual Update

2012-04-23 Thread Paul Sorenson
Thanks, Mark. With the proliferation of tablets and e-readers I like to promote the electronic version, especially since it results in a larger research donation. -p On 4/23/2012 6:21 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: Paul Sorenson wrote: Will there be an ePub version this year? I'd like to

Re: Pentax cameras really really really really...

2012-04-23 Thread John Sessoms
From: David Mann On Apr 23, 2012, at 7:53 PM, John Francis wrote: The *ist-D had a setting that would prevent shutter tripping without a card in the camera, but that may well have been the only Pentax DSLR to have this function. Maybe they want people to be able to dry-fire the camera in the

Re: Pentax cameras really really really really...

2012-04-23 Thread Jack Davis
I may be repeating myself, but about 6 or 8 month ago my wife and I were enjoying the weather and a fast food lunch by the lake. Suddenly, about 50 yards out in the lake, two swans broke into a battle the likes of which I wouldn't have thought possible. I grabbed the K20 (my primary at that

Hullud Päevad=Crazy Days| Roman Melihhov Photography

2012-04-23 Thread Roman Melihhov
http://roman.blakout.net/picture.php?/195/category/29 ^^^ annual discount campaign mascots through DA* 50-135mm. -- roman.blakout.net DA 10-17mm × DA 16-45mm × DA 18-55mm × DA 35mm × DA 50-135mm × K-5 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Slimer

2012-04-23 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Ann, jn, Christine and Darren! No, I didn't feed him, but I asked him to gather the rest of his family for an escargot dinner. Dan Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 8:53 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: That's very nice, Dan

RE: LR4 docs?

2012-04-23 Thread John Sessoms
Scott Kelby will almost certainly have a LR4 book coming out soon. From: Larry Colen The switch from LR3 to LR4 looks like it won't be quite as trivial as I might hope. What recommendations do people have for *written* documentation on coming up to speed on LR4? Is there one book that is

Re: Slimer

2012-04-23 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Ken: This is the one I decided to keep. I moved the snail down to the LRH corner, as you suggested, and I think it does look a bit stronger. Thanks for your suggestion. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 6:48 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote:

Re: Slimer

2012-04-23 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
OOOPS! I forgot the link. Here it is: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15587692 Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 7:59 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Ken.  I have a version where the snail is smaller in the

Re: LR4 docs?

2012-04-23 Thread John Sessoms
I think Photoshop CS6 launches today. From: Bruce Walker Haven't bought it yet, but likely Real Soon Now as I have a tricky shoot's worth of images to process (lots of near-clipping; very high-key). But I have bookmarked these two articles that themselves link to others ...

Re: PESO - Trust and Obey!

2012-04-23 Thread jn289
Frank, Good catch, Joe An alternate title might be If there's really a God, get me out of here: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/04/trust-and-obey_22.html Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML

Re: PESOS - More odds and ends folder

2012-04-23 Thread jn289
Thanks, Christine, Joe Wow! That eye is dramatic. Nice. Cheers, Christine On Apr 22, 2012, at 3:29 PM, jn289 wrote: I forgot who on the list was talking about the Pentax Takumar 135 mm F2.5 lens. Anyway I looked for mine, as I had not used it for such a long long time. It does have

Re: PDML Photo Annual Update

2012-04-23 Thread Bob Sullivan
Mark, Thanks for your work on this. I'm looking forward to the hard copy book and the ePub-version. Between the book and the 15th anniversary PUG we will have some stunning stuff to beat down the Canon/Nikon crowd. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 6:21 AM, Mark Roberts

Re: PESO - Misty this morning!

2012-04-23 Thread jn289
NICE, A Misty Mountain Top..Joe Very unusual for our normally sunny state - a thick mist at dawn. http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~jco...@iinet.net.au/PESO_009.html Taken just outside my apartment. Technical stuff on the page - comments etc. welcomed. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia

Re: Boris PESO #16 - Nocturne

2012-04-23 Thread Bob Sullivan
Boris, Do you need the full arch to talk about the leaves, or would just part work as well? Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 10:40 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: On 4/22/2012 21:08, Bob Sullivan wrote: Boris, I like that photo, but it is disconcerting at first glance.

Re: Pentax cameras really really really really...

2012-04-23 Thread Tim Bray
When I’m out walking around, especially with non-photographers, I take dozens of shots without ever reviewing. Am I a Bad Person? -T On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 7:13 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I thought the K-5 had a menu option to switch the dry fire on and off. Perhaps

PESO - Green Hudson

2012-04-23 Thread Tom C
I went back up to Stanley yesterday. Actually way past that, as far as Salmon, Idaho. About a 490 mile round trip. I got chewed out at a gas station in Challis and called a f*g d**s**t because someone didn't like my driving. :-) The gentleman in front of me, and I, came to a stop sign at the

Re: Pentax cameras really really really really...

2012-04-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
No, you're okay:-). But it's good to get in the habit of looking at that first review. A glance will suffice. On Apr 23, 2012, at 11:28 AM, Tim Bray wrote: When I’m out walking around, especially with non-photographers, I take dozens of shots without ever reviewing. Am I a Bad Person? -T

Re: Mr. Bunnell on lens pricing...

2012-04-23 Thread Bob Sullivan
Boris, That's an interesting question. The rumor around here is that Sony is having profit problems. They should give the 35mm SLR's more time to take hold. I'm sure their point-n-shoot sales are being hit by 'no-name' competition, besides what Canon, Nikon, and other name brands are selling.

Re: Pentax cameras really really really really...

2012-04-23 Thread Jack Davis
SHAME!!! Jack   - Original Message - From: Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Monday, April 23, 2012 8:28 AM Subject: Re: Pentax cameras really really really really... When I’m out walking around, especially with non-photographers, I take

Re: PDML Photo Annual Update

2012-04-23 Thread kwaller
No need for you to be sorry - life happens. Thanks for ALL the effort you (and the others involved) put into this project. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Postmaster postmas...@robertstech.com Subject: PDML Photo Annual

Re: PESO - Green Hudson

2012-04-23 Thread Jack Davis
Remember the Hornet Space age design (for the day) and capable of legendary speed. I believe folks just thought it looked fast=. Yes, I even remember the Sat PM movie serial: The Green Hornet. Jack - Original Message - From: Tom C caka...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: K-5 on sale at BH ($999 body only)

2012-04-23 Thread Bob Sullivan
Darren, Good for you! Enjoy using it and know it's not obsolete, just superseded. As someone who started with an ME, waited for new features then got the Super Program, then passed on the 1st version of autofocus (SF1's) and bought a new PZ-1, that's new cameras in '76, '83, and '91, 3 new

Re: PESO - Green Hudson

2012-04-23 Thread Paul Stenquist
Love that Hudson. Nice shot. I would probably have done the same at that stop sign. Always a bit scary when the lunatics come after you. I had a guy chase me for about five miles because I honked at him. I finally stopped and confronted him. Didn't want him to follow me all the way home and

Re: PESO - Green Hudson

2012-04-23 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice image. I like the textures on the car, and the dramatic sky and the weeds surrounding the vehicle both add a lot to the atmosphere of this photograph. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 11:29 AM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: I went back

Re: Exhibit: Postmodern Pinups

2012-04-23 Thread Bob Sullivan
Bruce, Thanks for the link. The pictures are an interesting re-interpretation of the 'pin-up'. I hope you enjoy the exhibit and get lots of success thru it. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 9:09 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Derby, all the pinups appear here ...

Re: Slimer

2012-04-23 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dan, Don't mean to be difficult, but I like the first one - better shell colors. Regards, Vov S. On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 9:53 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: OOOPS!  I forgot the link.  Here it is: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15587692 Dan Matyola

Re: Exhibit: Postmodern Pinups

2012-04-23 Thread kwaller
Bruce, I really like the bright, crisp feel of most of the images, the subjects aren't bad either ! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Subject: Re: Exhibit: Postmodern Pinups Derby, all the

Re: PESO - Misty this morning!

2012-04-23 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice. That's quite a perch atop that cliff, regardless of the weather. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 6:06 AM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: On Apr 23, 2012, at 8:00 PM, John Coyle wrote: Very unusual for our normally sunny state

Re: PESO - Misty this morning!

2012-04-23 Thread Bob Sullivan
John, I like misty, but I'll bet it looks pretty good in sunset light as well. You live in a beautiful place. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 3:00 AM, John Coyle jco...@iinet.net.au wrote: Very unusual for our normally sunny state - a thick mist at dawn.

Re: PESO - Trust and Obey!

2012-04-23 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I love the expression on the guy's face, and you have included enough other people and surroundings to place it very well in context. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Apr 22, 2012 at 9:45 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: An alternate title

Re: Slimer

2012-04-23 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Go ahead, Bob (or is it Vov?) be difficult! Otherwise, what is this list good for? Seriously, I appreciate your comment. Every opinion I get makes me think, which is good, as hard as it is for a guy my age. Now, I can go back over the originals and find some way to get the composition that Ken

Re: Pentax cameras really really really really...

2012-04-23 Thread Bob Sullivan
Ya, I thought I was pretty smart leaving the battery door open when I had the card out... Until I pushed the camera off the coffee table (low) onto the carpet. It was just enough of a fall to crack the battery door, which eventually fell off. The repair was expensive. :-( Regards, Bob S. On

Anybody still using the *istD?

2012-04-23 Thread J.C. O'Connell
I ask because I am still using my istDS from 2006. I cant afford a K-5 yet. - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link

Re: PESO - Green Hudson

2012-04-23 Thread steve harley
on 2012-04-23 9:29 Tom C wrote Anyway a shot from closer to Stanley. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15590672size=lg i like it; first word that comes to mind is hermit -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

RE: Pentax cameras really really really really...

2012-04-23 Thread J.C. O'Connell
dropping a camera from any height is never a good thing... - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob Sullivan Sent: Monday, April 23, 2012 12:43 PM To: Pentax-Discuss

RE: PESO - Green Hudson

2012-04-23 Thread J.C. O'Connell
DA 18-250mm, thats quite a zoom range. Is the lens any good? - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of steve harley Sent: Monday, April 23, 2012 12:52 PM To:

Re: PESO - Green Hudson

2012-04-23 Thread Tom C
Remember the Hornet Space age design?(for the day) and capable of legendary speed. I?believe folks just thought it looked fast=. Yes, I even remember the Sat PM movie serial: The Green Hornet. Jack Yeah I remember watching The Green Hornet in glorious black white. I was about 6 at the

Re: Pentax cameras really really really really...

2012-04-23 Thread Mark Roberts
Tim Bray wrote: When I’m out walking around, especially with non-photographers, I take dozens of shots without ever reviewing. Am I a Bad Person? -T Yes. But not for that reason. ;-) -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - Green Hudson

2012-04-23 Thread Tom C
Love that Hudson. Nice shot. I would probably have done the same at that stop sign. Always a bit scary when the lunatics  come after you. I had a guy chase me for about five miles because I honked at him. I finally stopped and confronted him. Didn't want him to follow me all the way home

Re: Pentax cameras really really really really...

2012-04-23 Thread kwaller
dropping a camera from any height is never a good thing... Sounds like a Mark! to me Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: J.C. O'Connell hifis...@gate.net Subject: RE: Pentax cameras really really really really... dropping a

RE: Anybody still using the *istD?

2012-04-23 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Yes, I am. The K10D is my primary body but I still us my *istD when I want something small and compact. It's also my low-light body since the K10D only goes up to iso 1600. Sometimes that extra stop comes in handy. So even though it's mostly a backup, the *istD still sees regular use.

Re: PESO - Trust and Obey!

2012-04-23 Thread steve harley
on 2012-04-22 19:45 frank theriault wrote An alternate title might be If there's really a God, get me out of here: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/04/trust-and-obey_22.html thought this was going to be a Shepard Fairey theme ... nice shot, i like the ears; makes me feel like i'm in

RE: Anybody still using the *istD?

2012-04-23 Thread J.C. O'Connell
I sure have gotten my money's worth out of my istDS. I only paid $360 shipped new and I have been using it for over 5 years with zero problems... - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Green Hudson

2012-04-23 Thread kwaller
I've had the same experience with a guy on a cell phone - stopped dead in the street at a light sat there for one complete cycle of the light - luckly when I passed him all I got was the finger! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message -

Re: Anybody still using the *istD?

2012-04-23 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I still use my *ist D as a back-up to my K-r, especially for shots on a tripod. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 12:49 PM, J.C. O'Connell hifis...@gate.net wrote: I ask because I am still using my istDS from 2006. I cant afford a K-5 yet.

Re: PESO - Green Hudson

2012-04-23 Thread Jack Davis
Yeah, you'd think for a nickle they'd have been in HD wide screen..huh? Jack  - Original Message - From: Tom C caka...@gmail.com To: pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Monday, April 23, 2012 10:00 AM Subject: Re: PESO - Green Hudson Remember the Hornet Space age design?(for the day) and capable

Re: Anybody still using the *istD?

2012-04-23 Thread Cotty
On 23/4/12, J.C. O'Connell, discombobulated, unleashed: I ask because I am still using my istDS from 2006. I cant afford a K-5 yet. Got one here - still going strong. Fine camera. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com

Interesting photos

2012-04-23 Thread Igor Roshchin
I came across these interesting photos by Russian photographer Vicktoria (Viktoria) Ilina: http://ilinavicktoria.livejournal.com/ It's a rather interesting style, don't you think? Warning: NSFW (some nudity). Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Green Hudson

2012-04-23 Thread Tom C
DA 18-250mm, thats quite a zoom range. Is the lens any good? I've overall been satisfied with the results. It's the default lens on the camera, for those times one doesn't know what to expect. It's not a highly rated lens by all accounts, but I'm not sure any with this versatile a range really

Re: Pentax cameras really really really really...

2012-04-23 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Far as I recall, after the *ist D Pentax just puts a warning on the screen, not a hard lock-out of the shutter release. It pays to check the LCD at least once before you go shooting. I solve this potential problem by strict adherence to policy: Cards come out of a camera for their contents to be

Re: LR4 docs?

2012-04-23 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 5:14 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: The switch from LR3 to LR4 looks like it won't be quite as trivial as I might hope. What recommendations do people have for *written* documentation on coming up to speed on LR4? Is there one book that is particularly

RE: Interesting photos

2012-04-23 Thread Bob W
I came across these interesting photos by Russian photographer Vicktoria (Viktoria) Ilina: http://ilinavicktoria.livejournal.com/ It's a rather interesting style, don't you think? Warning: NSFW (some nudity). Igor rather an old-fashioned style. They remind me in some ways

RE: PESO - Misty this morning!

2012-04-23 Thread Bob W
nice shot - you must live in the Himalayan part of Queensland. B Very unusual for our normally sunny state - a thick mist at dawn. http://www.members.iinet.net.au/~jco...@iinet.net.au/PESO_009.html Taken just outside my apartment. Technical stuff on the page - comments etc. welcomed.

RE: PESO - Misty this morning!

2012-04-23 Thread J.C. O'Connell
why the vignetting - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob W Sent: Monday, April 23, 2012 2:16 PM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: PESO - Misty this

Re: Anybody still using the *istD?

2012-04-23 Thread P. J. Alling
Not using the D much anymore, it sits forlorn on a shelf, but I use the Ds as a backup for the K20D, and when I go somewhere I don't want to risk damage to the K20D. I'd probably use the D except for three things, the e wheel on the back of the Ds is pretty much where the wheel on the K20D

Pentaxes in the classroom, and reliability

2012-04-23 Thread Larry Colen
I had a chance to visit with my friend Tom this weekend. I mentioned him recently, he is using several K-xs in the high school photo classes that he teaches. He mentioned that the reliability of the kit lenses is horrible. They break very easily. I didn't find the exact failure mode, other

Re: LR4 docs?

2012-04-23 Thread Larry Colen
Thanks Godfrey, it looks like there is some helpful information there. Unfortunately I find watching just about any tutorial video painful. Blame it on ADD, but they always take forever on points that are obvious, and gloss over the things I need to pay attention to. Plus, I read so much

Re: Anybody still using the *istD?

2012-04-23 Thread Steve Sharpe
I use mine for infrared and astrophotography. At 2:32 PM -0400 4/23/12, P. J. Alling wrote: Not using the D much anymore, it sits forlorn on a shelf, but I use the Ds as a backup for the K20D, and when I go somewhere I don't want to risk damage to the K20D. I'd probably use the D except for

Re: Pentaxes in the classroom, and reliability

2012-04-23 Thread Walt Gilbert
Strange. I've dropped K-x once and completely destroyed my beloved A50/1.7 lens, and my cat has knocked it off the top of a dresser about 4 feet high once, directly onto the mounted M 50/2 and the camera has come out better than the lenses both times. I guess I can feel a little lucky now

Re: Pentaxes in the classroom, and reliability

2012-04-23 Thread Larry Colen
On Apr 23, 2012, at 12:06 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: Strange. I've dropped K-x once and completely destroyed my beloved A50/1.7 lens, and my cat has knocked it off the top of a dresser about 4 feet high once, directly onto the mounted M 50/2 and the camera has come out better than the lenses

Re: Pentaxes in the classroom, and reliability

2012-04-23 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 4/23/2012 2:09 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Apr 23, 2012, at 12:06 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: Strange. I've dropped K-x once and completely destroyed my beloved A50/1.7 lens, and my cat has knocked it off the top of a dresser about 4 feet high once, directly onto the mounted M 50/2 and the

Re: Anybody still using the *istD?

2012-04-23 Thread John Sessoms
I currently have mine packed up in the box it came in, saving it for if I break either my K10D or K20D. -- 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: K-5 on sale at BH ($999 body only)

2012-04-23 Thread Darren Addy
On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 11:06 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Darren, Good for you!  Enjoy using it and know it's not obsolete, just superseded. Words of Wisdon, Bob! Thanks! That's the thing though: I really don't think it has been superseded *yet* which I find impressive. Most

Re: LR4 docs?

2012-04-23 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
What I find is that there is much in the videos that bears watching, even though it might not be the explicit subject of the video presentation and may seem at first glance to be simple stuff I would often skim over. With a complex, interactive application like Lightroom, how an experienced user

Re: K-5 on sale at BH ($999 body only)

2012-04-23 Thread Bob Sullivan
Darren, That's the right attitude. And I didn't mean to say is was superceded yet. My bet is that Pentax will release one more 'K-5 like' camera before it goes full frame. If that should happen, the K-5 will still be a great value. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Apr 23, 2012 at 2:24 PM, Darren Addy

Re: Anybody still using the *istD?

2012-04-23 Thread Darren Addy
Tim Bray was kind enough to sell me his *istD recently. My intentions are to remove the hot mirror and replace it with a 850nm IR filter glass, which will make it a full time BW IR camera (but with a bright image in the viewfinder). Found full disassembly instructions for the *istD online... just

RE: Pentaxes in the classroom, and reliability

2012-04-23 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Larry Colen [...] I have no idea how other brands fare as student cameras, but consistent multiple failures is a serious issue. Is there anyone at Pentax I could point him to? At the very least, they might find his

RE: PESO - Misty this morning!

2012-04-23 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Quite beautiful! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: John Coyle jco...@iinet.net.au Sent: April 23, 2012 4/23/12 To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Misty this morning!

Re: Anybody still using the *istD?

2012-04-23 Thread Drew
On 23/04/12 17:49, J.C. O'Connell wrote: I ask because I am still using my istDS from 2006. I cant afford a K-5 yet. - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - My istDL is still my only DSLR... been round the clock a few times now though but still works

Re: Suggested new PDML tradition: LDF

2012-04-23 Thread John Francis
On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 02:58:43PM -0600, Bran Everseeking wrote: On Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:27:23 -0500 Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote: Sounds reasonable to me. Although maybe we could find an alternative to dump...? Why not LTS Link(s) to share? Link Somebody Discovered? Link Every

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