Re: Android Apps

On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 05:04:38PM -0600, William Robb wrote: > I finally gave in and bought myself a cute little Asus tablet that > runs on the Android OS. Transformer Prime? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the P

Re: PESO - Good Morning, Mr. Grebe

On 6/22/2012 23:25, Mark C wrote: On 6/15/2012 10:02 PM, frank theriault wrote: Last Saturday I got down to the lake nice and early and got some good light on this red-necked grebe who gave me a nice close-up: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2012/06/good-morning-mr-grebe.html Hope you enjo

Re: PESO - Good Morning, Mr. Grebe

On 6/15/2012 10:02 PM, frank theriault wrote: Last Saturday I got down to the lake nice and early and got some good light on this red-necked grebe who gave me a nice close-up: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2012/06/good-morning-mr-grebe.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank

PESO - a pair of 'em

A big thunderstorm hit early afternoon - broke the terrible he after it stopped raining I went out around 4 this afternoon to gather provisions so only took my darkside P&S. two scenes from the 'hood that tickled me. http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2012-and-all-that/21847075_D

Re: PESO - Just Hanging Around, Having a Smoke

Excellent. A ready-made photo op. Paul On Jun 22, 2012, at 10:25 PM, frank theriault wrote: > Walking around town and I noticed this fellow at the ~top~ of a > doorway, looking down on the rest of the world: > > http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/06/just-hanging-around-having-smoke.html > >

Re: PESO - pals

Thanks Jack. The K5 was developing that mirror/shutter problem, where it just clicks and won't function. It only happened a few times. I believe the battery was fully charged two of those times, and it was very hot the other time. I also noticed the shutter got louder on occasion. So I thought

PESO - Just Hanging Around, Having a Smoke

Walking around town and I noticed this fellow at the ~top~ of a doorway, looking down on the rest of the world: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/06/just-hanging-around-having-smoke.html He seemed to like being up there. We chatted. He's one of these fellows who jumps and runs and climbs a

Re: PESO - pals

I think Grace is a little intimidated. ;-)  One for the album. What happened with the K5?  AF 540 been laid up?. Jack Davis http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/jackdavis http://www.photolightimages.com/ - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist To:

PESO - pals

At the school farm this afternoon. Great to have one of my AF 540s back. Works well again. This was shot with the K7. K5 still at CRIS. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15967108&size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBS

Re: OT: no Jobs...

On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 3:44 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: >> Y'all are arguing about who did the best job of stealing ideas from Xerox. > > It's worth reading the Steve Jobs bio just to get the straight goods > on that somewhat apocryphal story. Xerox were being really stupid with > that technology and

Re: Android Apps

William Robb wrote: > I finally gave in and bought myself a cute little Asus tablet that > runs > on the Android OS. > Anyone have any good websites for apps bookmarked? > Paid or free, doesn't matter much. Apps seem pretty cheaply priced > anyway. > > Thanks > -- > > William Robb > > > --

Re: Android Apps

William Robb wrote: >I finally gave in and bought myself a cute little Asus tablet that runs >on the Android OS. >Anyone have any good websites for apps bookmarked? >Paid or free, doesn't matter much. Apps seem pretty cheaply priced anyway. I use RawDroid for viewing raw files and QuickPic as a

Re: Android Apps

Quoting William Robb : I finally gave in and bought myself a cute little Asus tablet that runs on the Android OS. Anyone have any good websites for apps bookmarked? Paid or free, doesn't matter much. Apps seem pretty cheaply priced anyway. I just bought my first Android smart phone - which

Android Apps

I finally gave in and bought myself a cute little Asus tablet that runs on the Android OS. Anyone have any good websites for apps bookmarked? Paid or free, doesn't matter much. Apps seem pretty cheaply priced anyway. Thanks -- William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http:/

Re: OT: no Jobs...

On 22/06/2012 3:02 PM, Joseph McAllister wrote: On Jun 21, 2012, at 17:00 , J.C. O'Connell wrote: MS isn't dominant already? Something like 90% of computers run windows OS. See? Micro¢oft fanboys are fanatical too! When did stating the truth become fanboyism. Apple aimed at a different

Re: OT: no Jobs...

On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 6:33 PM, John Sessoms wrote: > From: Joseph McAllister > >> On Jun 21, 2012, at 17:00 , J.C. O'Connell wrote: >> >>> MS isn't dominant already? Something like 90% of computers run windows >>> OS. >>> >> >> See? Micro?oft  fanboys are fanatical too! >> >> >> Apple aimed at a

Re: OT: no Jobs...

I think Ecco still has a following, and can be downloaded from a site. When I was in administration and practicing GTD, I used it constantly. Now that I'm back in teaching, I don't Get Things Done nearly as much. Regards, Jeffery _ Jeffery Smith Irish Channel, New Orleans, LA ww

Re: OT: no Jobs...

From: Joseph McAllister On Jun 21, 2012, at 17:00 , J.C. O'Connell wrote: MS isn't dominant already? Something like 90% of computers run windows OS. See? Micro?oft fanboys are fanatical too! Apple aimed at a different demographic. Good people with kind dispositions and deep pockets. MS

Re: OT: no Jobs...

Quoting Joseph McAllister : On Jun 21, 2012, at 17:00 , J.C. O'Connell wrote: MS isn't dominant already? Something like 90% of computers run windows OS. See? Micro¢oft fanboys are fanatical too! Apple aimed at a different demographic. Good people with kind dispositions and deep pockets

Re: The oldest living Nikon user.

She'd have found that she can get useful fill light for backlit situations. Nice catchlights? No. Not unless you consider tiny pinpoints of light like somebody was inspecting the subject with a penlight to be nice. To get good catchlights you need a large light source relative to the distance fro

Re: Peso: In Pentax We Trust

I gave into the "$320 for a used one" on Amazon. ;-) For that price, it's a really nice little compact. With the K adapter, it has some fun macro/tele capabilities, but only with 2.8 or better lenses. It makes those "nifty fifties" interesting if hard to focus. On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 12:58 PM,

Re: The oldest living Nikon user.

Maybe she's found that a flash adds nice catchlights to the eyes. On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 02:07:27PM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: > After all these years, still hasn't learned to get the flash off the camera. > :-) > > Great! > > > On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 1:04 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: > > > > L

Re: 2012 Photo Annual - Mark

Mark Roberts wrote: >Jack Davis wrote: > >>Mark, >>Do you have an estimated posting date for the 2012 annual preview? > >If the tracking information from FedEx is correct... later today! Tracking web site just updated: No joy till tomorrow :( -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http:

Re: OT: no Jobs...

On Jun 22, 2012, at 07:07 , Charles Robinson wrote: > On Jun 21, 2012, at 19:07, Jeffery Smith wrote: > The best PIMs for Windows went belly up as they could not compete with > *free*. I continued to use my beloved Ecco for several more years with no > upgrades. >> > > Holy crap, I'd forgotte

Re: OT: no Jobs...

On Jun 21, 2012, at 17:00 , J.C. O'Connell wrote: > MS isn't dominant already? Something like 90% of computers run windows OS. > See? Micro¢oft fanboys are fanatical too! Apple aimed at a different demographic. Good people with kind dispositions and deep pockets. MS offered Melba toast. Sta

Re: OT: no Jobs...

On Jun 21, 2012, at 06:02 , William Robb wrote: > On 21/06/2012 12:58 AM, Bob W wrote: >> part of Apple's appeal seems to have come from Steve Jobs and the cool way >> he managed product announcements. Somehow Steve Ballmer was never quite as >> effective on stage, so it's no surprise to see someo

Re: OT: no Jobs...

And here is what's in the pipeline: TaiChi from ASUS - hybrid vehi... err.. tablet. http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/04/asus-taichi-notebook-tablet/ -- 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 di

Re: The oldest living Nikon user.

After all these years, still hasn't learned to get the flash off the camera. :-) Great! On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 1:04 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: > > Last weekend I was photographing at a local dog show when I noticed I had > some competition. This lovely lady next to me agreed to my taking her > pic

Re: pesos keeping cool today

On Thu, Jun 21, 2012 at 1:52 AM, David Mann wrote: > On Jun 21, 2012, at 12:45 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > >> I usually hit the elephants, tigers, hippos and reptiles areas. Only >> managed to get a few of this guy/gal trying to keep cool: >> >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15956174 > >

Re: The oldest living Nikon user.

Perfect Dave On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 1:04 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: > Last weekend I was photographing at a local dog show when I noticed I had > some competition. This lovely lady next to me agreed to my taking her > picture only if she could take a picture of me taking a picture of her. > > > htt

Re: The oldest living Nikon user.

Great! Cheers, Christine On Jun 22, 2012, at 6:04 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: > Last weekend I was photographing at a local dog show when I noticed I had > some competition. This lovely lady next to me agreed to my taking her picture > only if she could take a picture of me taking a picture of

The oldest living Nikon user.

Last weekend I was photographing at a local dog show when I noticed I had some competition. This lovely lady next to me agreed to my taking her picture only if she could take a picture of me taking a picture of her. http://donspix.posterous.com/the-oldest-living-nikon-shooter-photo -- PDML Pe

Re: Peso: In Pentax We Trust

When did you get the Q, Steve? Cheers, Christine On Jun 22, 2012, at 3:29 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: > http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/i-N2VG2FS/0/L/quarter-14a-L.jpg > > Trying to use a Pentax Q for Macro work. Unfortunately, my attempts > have shown fabulous magnification for

Re: In Pentax We Trust

The worst case of acne I've ever seen. ;+] Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Steven Desjardins" Subject: Peso: In Pentax We Trust http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/i-N2VG2FS/0/L/quarter-14a-L.jpg Trying to use a

Re: OT - Lens Chess Set

Or, better yet, - with _wizard_ chess pieces. ;-) Igor Thu Jun 21 21:06:13 EDT 2012 Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > Now that's a silly thing... Y'all know that the ONLY way to play chess > properly is with human chess pieces. ]'-) > > G > > On Thu, Jun 21, 2012 at 2:15 PM, Igor Roshchin > wrote:

Re: OT: no Jobs.

Let me weigh in on the original Windows Tablet as I bought one and still use it almost every day. It was functional and the handwriting worked as well or better than the Pilot but you could use natural letter structure unlike the Palms. I would say the drawback was the 2 hr battery and the wei

Re: Peso: In Pentax We Trust

I'd say that could use more side-light to add depth, Steve. It's reasonably sharp but kinda flat looking. Sure is close and big though. :-) On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 10:29 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: > http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/i-N2VG2FS/0/L/quarter-14a-L.jpg > > Trying to use a

Re: PESO - PAD - Public Sculpture - Print-a-Day-21

This one really appeals to me, George. You used the flash masterfully here -- hi-lighting the graffiti really makes the shot for me. Tagging, this kind of mindless graffiti, is the new bird-droppings. Unavoidable, inevitable, largely ignorable. On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 10:05 AM, George Sinos wro

Peso: In Pentax We Trust

http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/i-N2VG2FS/0/L/quarter-14a-L.jpg Trying to use a Pentax Q for Macro work. Unfortunately, my attempts have shown fabulous magnification for the M 50 macro f4 but even wide open diffraction effects hurt the ultimate resolution,. Here's a K50 1.4 wide open

Re: 2012 Photo Annual - Mark

Jack Davis wrote: >Mark, >Do you have an estimated posting date for the 2012 annual preview? If the tracking information from FedEx is correct... later today! -- Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mai

2012 Photo Annual - Mark

Mark, Do you have an estimated posting date for the 2012 annual preview?   Thanks,  Jack Davis http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/jackdavis http://www.photolightimages.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml

Re: OT: no Jobs...

On Jun 21, 2012, at 19:07, Jeffery Smith wrote: The best PIMs for Windows went belly up as they could not compete with *free*. I continued to use my beloved Ecco for several more years with no upgrades. > Holy crap, I'd forgotten about Ecco. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com M

PESO - PAD - Public Sculpture - Print-a-Day-21

This is number 21 in the series "Print-a-Day for 30 Days." This is a sculpture located in downtown Omaha. I wonder if the artist considers the graffiti as a defacement or if it was expected as part of a public living art project? I

Re: Good SD card deal

On Jun 22, 2012, at 4:56 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > > On Jun 21, 2012, at 11:38 PM, Anthony Farr wrote: > >> HP brand 32GB class 10 SD card for $20.99 at Amazon.com >> >> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007X7U224/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=photo-12-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&cr

A couple of pesos from tonight's dance

A couple shots that I particularly liked from tonight's dance: Andrew and someone whose name I've forgotten: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/7419178864/ Kat and Ryan: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/7419181652/ -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Disc

Re: Good SD card deal

That is the ONLY card that will work in my M8. I bought five of them. Sent from my iPad Jeffery L. Smith New Orleans, Louisiana USA On Jun 22, 2012, at 1:38, Anthony Farr wrote: > HP brand 32GB class 10 SD card for $20.99 at Amazon.com > > http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007X7U224/ref=as_li

Re: Good SD card deal

On Jun 21, 2012, at 11:38 PM, Anthony Farr wrote: > HP brand 32GB class 10 SD card for $20.99 at Amazon.com > > http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007X7U224/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=photo-12-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B007X7U224 I did some poking around, it looks l

Re: OT: no Jobs...

I've got the same set up as Steve. I see lots of similarities, but I do like using Mac hardware--very elegant. Cheers, Christine On Jun 21, 2012, at 2:32 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: > I use Win7 at work and have a Mac at home and I have no strong > preference. I'd like to see MS challeng

Re: OT: no Jobs...

IIRC, tablet PCs had about the same On 22 June 2012 12:49, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Microsoft's first tablet was just as worthless. There were no "apps," > and that is what produces the utility of the iPad and its knock-offs. > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola >