Re: PESO - Focus (this time with link)

Just great, Frank! I really like the b&w rendering. I can remember seeing (and liking) the color version, though I think it might have been before I started chiming in regularly. In any event, I think the b&w version has a good deal more impact. -- Walt On 9/9/2013 9:33 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi

Re: Which second party camera system do you like? Mini-survey

On 9/9/2013 11:50 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: Yuh. k-7 and k20D have the same sensor. A samsung sensor. Its true there is no standard for aps-c. Generally canon is a 1.6x crop and nikon/sony/everyone else is a 1.5x crop. I don't know about you, but I'm rather glad I'm not a canon crop-sensor user and n

Re: PESO - From the basement fashion show

Excellent photo. I can't think of any way to make it better. On Mon, Sep 09, 2013 at 07:25:42PM -0700, Bruce wrote: > I don't recall seeing it before. That being said, I love the lighting and > the expression on the face. Great portrait. > > -- > Bruce > > Sent from my iPad > > On Sep 9,

Re: PESO - Focus (this time with link)

Nice! Godfrey On Sep 9, 2013, at 6:23 PM, knarf wrote: > Let's try this again: > > http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/09/focus-redux.html?m=1 > > Cheers, > frank > “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http:/

Re: PESO - From the basement fashion show

I don't recall seeing it before. That being said, I love the lighting and the expression on the face. Great portrait. -- Bruce Sent from my iPad On Sep 9, 2013, at 6:44 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: > can't remember if I've posted this here. I've posted it everywhere else, so > you might have se

Re: PESO - Focus (redux)

I think it is better with a link Pretty cool - great timing and focus. Works very well in B&W. -- Bruce Sent from my iPad On Sep 9, 2013, at 6:20 PM, knarf wrote: > Aaaarhh! > > http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/09/focus-redux.html?m=1 > > ;-) > > Cheers, > frank > > Bruce

Re: Most expensive used lens Ive ever seen

On Mon, Sep 09, 2013 at 06:56:05PM -0700, Brendan MacRae wrote: > it weighs 11.5 pounds. And costs 50465 of them. By the way Brendan, it would be improve readability if your .sig started with a line of just "-- \n" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Signature_block http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc3676#

Re: PESO - From the basement fashion show

Angelic! Beautiful photo. Cheers, frank Doug Brewer wrote: >can't remember if I've posted this here. I've posted it everywhere >else, >so you might have seen it before. > >https://plus.google.com/115347824062413314605/posts/B5MRXqHjrkf > >enjoy “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic

Re: Most expensive used lens Ive ever seen

it weighs 11.5 pounds. "Photography's greatest handicap is the ease with which the medium as such can be learned. As a result, too many budding neophytes learn to speak the language too long before they have anything to say." - Will Connell On Mon, Sep 9, 2013 at 6:41 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: >

PESO - From the basement fashion show

can't remember if I've posted this here. I've posted it everywhere else, so you might have seen it before. https://plus.google.com/115347824062413314605/posts/B5MRXqHjrkf enjoy -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: PESO - Focus (redux)

I recall the colour one. Works well in b&w. I just love the look of extreme concentration and that's he's in full flight with all legs parallel. Great shot, Frank. On Mon, Sep 9, 2013 at 9:20 PM, knarf wrote: > Aaaarhh! > > http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/09/focus-redux.html?m=1 >

Most expensive used lens Ive ever seen

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PESO - Focus (this time with link)

Let's try this again: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/09/focus-redux.html?m=1 Cheers, frank “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- 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 - Focus (redux)

Aaaarhh! http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/09/focus-redux.html?m=1 ;-) Cheers, frank Bruce Walker wrote: >Be sure to let us know when you actually post it. > > >Pssst: no link ... ;-) > >On Mon, Sep 9, 2013 at 8:48 PM, knarf wrote: >> Another one from a few years ago. When I show

Re: PESO - Focus (redux)

Be sure to let us know when you actually post it. Pssst: no link ... ;-) On Mon, Sep 9, 2013 at 8:48 PM, knarf wrote: > Another one from a few years ago. When I showed it last it was colour. I > decided to see what it looks like in b&w and I like it. > > So I decided to post it. > > Hope you l

Re: Normal Full Frame Zoom

If you dont mind manual focus and a narrow zoom range the tokina at-x 35-70 F2.8 is an outstanding zoom lens. On 9/9/2013 8:50 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Hi Mark, The 28-105/3.2-4.5 is quite a bit better than the 4 to 5.6 version by most reports. I had one and found it quite good. This one is f

Re: Nebraska Farmer

I like it. He looks gentle. Don't need context or environment to feel that. But on that issue, he sure looks like a farmer. I guess it's because I've seen a few agricultural fairs, but I might have guessed where he was even without your description. He's just got "that look" about him. Context

Re: Normal Full Frame Zoom

Hi Mark, The 28-105/3.2-4.5 is quite a bit better than the 4 to 5.6 version by most reports. I had one and found it quite good. This one is far overpriced, and if it's not I'm sorry I sold mine for less than $300. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lense-Free-shipping-PENTAX-SMCP-FA-28-105mm-F3-2-4-5AL-SL-J

PESO - Focus (redux)

Another one from a few years ago. When I showed it last it was colour. I decided to see what it looks like in b&w and I like it. So I decided to post it. Hope you like. Comments always welcome. Cheers, frank “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Normal Full Frame Zoom

Another one to watch for - but the range is a little more narrow than I would like. I have the FA 28-70 F4 and might want to run it through its paces. When I got it I thought it was good, but never really tested it (mostly because I always used the 28-105 due to the focal length...) Thanks! M

Re: Normal Full Frame Zoom

Thanks - that was on my list of possibilities. I note that even here it gets mixed reviews. It would be in the ideal focal length range for my purposes. Mark On 9/9/2013 8:00 AM, Rick Womer wrote: Mark, I shoot with the Pentax FA 24-90 quite a lot. It's considerably lighter than the 28-105

Re: Normal Full Frame Zoom

Yeah - at this time I have too many film bodies - ME Super, LX, Pz-1p, Mz-S and *ist. But only the PZ-1p and the *ist have 100% functionality with lenses without an aperture ring. The MZ-s needs it for AV shooting and the ME and LX need it for every kind of shooting. Mark On 9/9/2013 8:01 AM,

Re: Normal Full Frame Zoom

Thanks - I remember you posting about this lens but had forgotten about it. I had an A 28-100 f4 and loved it. I will keep my eyes peeled for one of these. Mark On 9/9/2013 5:06 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: A35-105/3.5. I haven't taken it off my camera at all lately. Razor sharp at even f3.5. Stop d

Re: Sold the 85mm f1.4 for this?

it's like the old joke: "i started my jaguar this morning." :-) but, yes, this buy had nothing to do with practicality or sanity for that matter. i'm just one of those weirdos who loves to restore old things and this car was ripe for it. i could've spent another $1500+ for a runner, but where's t

Re: Which second party camera system do you like? Mini-survey

Yuh. k-7 and k20D have the same sensor. A samsung sensor. Its true there is no standard for aps-c. Generally canon is a 1.6x crop and nikon/sony/everyone else is a 1.5x crop. I don't know about you, but I'm rather glad I'm not a canon crop-sensor user and not just because of the reduced FoV. O

Re: Nebraska Farmer

I struggle with "street" as well. I like his expression but the weakness for me is lack of context. Without your explanation this would just be a portrait of some guy I don't know. Because of all the portrait work I've done over the years, I tend to shoot a little too tight for good street wo

OT - Engagement photos with zombies

It looks like there is a new trend to have engagement/wedding photos taken with zombies: http://www.viralnova.com/zombie-engagement-shoot/ And this seems to be the "original" series: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/22/zombie-engagement-photos_n_933398.html or here: http://mlkshk.com/p/69

Re: Which second party camera system do you like? Mini-survey

On 9/7/13 2:45 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Marnie, If you get a chance, you should see what Doug Brewer is posting with a Fujifilm X100 over on Google+. I know it's a bit like saying it's the pots and not the chef after a fine meal, but his photos are really great with the little rangefinder. Regard

Re: first impressions, mac mini quad core

Larry Colen wrote: > I plan on upgrading the memmory in the mini sometime next week. I have the same machine and if your RAW folders are anywhere as big as mine you'll find that the extra memory will do wonders to the speed of Lightroom. Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany

Re: Normal Full Frame Zoom

I concur on th A 35-105/3.5 I just gave my excellent copy to my daughter who is shooting weddings and portraits with a K20D. She is raving about the lens and it has become her favorite overnight. A bit heavy, but excellent nonetheless. -- Bruce Sent from my iPad On Sep 9, 2013, at 2:06 PM

Re: Snow Geese

Nicely done. I like the crop from a single frame as without it you'd have a whole bunch of sky, Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "John" Subject: Peso: Snow Geese Panorama cropped from a single frame. K10D, Tokina AT-X Pro 28

Re: GESO: Lens handover and trip to Primrose Hill

Thanks for looking and commenting Dan, Bob, Cotty, Rick. On 9 September 2013 16:15, Rick Womer wrote: > Really nice gallery, Chris. I particularly like the interplay of light, > shadow, and geometry in 4228. > > Cheers, > > Rick > > http://photo.net/photos/RickW > > > - Original Message

Re: first impressions, mac mini quad core

I haven't used thunderbolt, but find USB3 to be very fast. I routinely get 50mb/s with a slow 5400rpm external drive. A massive improvement over USB2 indeed. On Mon, Sep 9, 2013 at 5:10 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > On Mon, Sep 09, 2013 at 06:12:06PM +1200, David Mann wrote: >> On Sep 9, 2013, at 8:04

Re: Double White

Nice capture but IMO both flowers should be in focus as they are so near each other. One in focus and one OOF work better when there is more space between the flowers. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Daniel J. Matyola" Subje

Re: OT: 1958 documentary on Ansel Adams (20 min. video)

Me too! Proves St.Ansel was young once... On Mon, Sep 9, 2013 at 1:49 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > Thank you, Darren. Enjoyed it. > > On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 3:33 PM, Darren Addy wrote: >> http://www.openculture.com/2013/02/the_creative_process_of_ansel_adams_revealed_in_1958_documentary.html >> >>

Re: Nebraska Farmer

You did well with this: the white vignette, toning and overall distressed look work with the subject. On Mon, Sep 9, 2013 at 3:04 PM, Darren Addy wrote: > Tried a bit of (mostly horribly unsuccessful) "street" photography at > the Nebraska State Fair a couple of weekends ago. I've got a lot of >

Re: OT: 1958 documentary on Ansel Adams (20 min. video)

Thank you, Darren. Enjoyed it. On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 3:33 PM, Darren Addy wrote: > http://www.openculture.com/2013/02/the_creative_process_of_ansel_adams_revealed_in_1958_documentary.html > > For those that have never seen it. > > -- > Nothing is sure but death and Pentaxes. > > -- > PDML Pentax

Re: Which second party camera system do you like? Mini-survey

On 9/8/13 3:19 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Sep 7, 2013, at 9:43 PM, Aahz Maruch wrote: Sure, but there's nothing like the 8mm fisheye you can get for APS-C for 12mm/e. For most purposes, you're correct that's sufficient, but people who really care about extreme wide-angle are likely to be

Re: PESO How many DJ's ...?

With very few exceptions (e.g. a "battle of DJs"), DJs at dance events/parties do not dj simultaneously, but rather in "shifts". I think they were either switching from one laptop to another one, or looking for a song suitable for a performance. And one of the guys was not a DJ but a husband of

Re: The astounding hummingbird.

Thanks for posting Dan, very informative. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Daniel J. Matyola" Subject: OT: The astounding hummingbird. http://player.vimeo.com/video/68897592 Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/dan

Re: first impressions, mac mini quad core

On Mon, Sep 09, 2013 at 06:12:06PM +1200, David Mann wrote: > On Sep 9, 2013, at 8:04 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > > > I do have copies of all my raw files stored on other disks, > > but not in a conveniently accessed manner. > > That's not such a bad thing. I read a news article recently about a c

Re: PESO A balloon kind of Sunday

Thanks Bob and thanks to all who commented or had a look. I'm debating adding some material on the right side of frame, since I have more in another frame. But not sure that we really want to see more of dad's rear. Perhaps I'll have a go at it. Paul On Sep 9, 2013, at 11:12 AM, Bob Sullivan

Re: Normal Full Frame Zoom

A35-105/3.5. I haven't taken it off my camera at all lately. Razor sharp at even f3.5. Stop down and it gets so sharp it will cut you. I like this lens so much I'm going to track down a minty copy soon. Mine has some slop in the focusing, but I've been more than ok with fighting the focus when I ge

Re: OT: 1958 documentary on Ansel Adams (20 min. video)

I'd love an old limo like his (with platform on top) to run around in now. ('cept, given the fact that I'm a weenie and we are currently "enjoying" 100 degree temps, I would like it to have modern air conditioning). On Mon, Sep 9, 2013 at 1:59 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Me too! Proves St.Ansel wa

Nebraska Farmer

Tried a bit of (mostly horribly unsuccessful) "street" photography at the Nebraska State Fair a couple of weekends ago. I've got a lot of work to do. While not even close to technically perfect, I like this informal "walk-by" portrait of a Nebraska Farmer resting while babysitting his livestock th

Re: PESO - What's Your Next Move?

Hi George, I would give a lot to know what my daughter is thinking about at a variety of moments. You caught one of such moments for your grandson. I wonder what your grandson thinks about this shot now (he might even still remember what he was doing/thinking back then). It also reminded me abou

Re: Normal Full Frame Zoom

Good old Pentax QC strikes again. Mine's been fine and has stayed reasonably tight. Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Boris Liberman To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Monday, September 9, 2013 9:21 AM Subject: Re: Normal Full Frame Zoom Rick, I've

OT - Adobe and the subscription model.

A few weeks back I signed up for the $9.99/mo introductory deal for Photoshop CC. I figured I would decide whether to drop the subscription when the price went up at the end of the introductory offer. Of course, Adobe's recent announcement of the photographer's package sweetened the deal. The $9

PESO - What's Your Next Move?

Here's another oldie that made a trip through the scanner. Just a snapshot of my grandson getting a chess lesson from his uncle. He's paying attention, but it looks like there also might be some hero worship going on. This print never

Re: PESO - What's Your Next Move?

An entertaining shot, George. Maybe by now he's ready to face Frank's player. On Mon, Sep 9, 2013 at 10:49 AM, George Sinos wrote: > Here's another oldie that made a trip through the scanner. Just a > snapshot of my grandson getting a chess lesson from his uncle. He's > paying attention, but i

Re: GESO: Lens handover and trip to Primrose Hill

Really nice gallery, Chris. I particularly like the interplay of light, shadow, and geometry in 4228. Cheers, Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Chris Mitchell To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Monday, September 9, 2013 5:17 AM Subject: Re: GESO: Le

Re: PESO A balloon kind of Sunday

Yes, lovely backlighting... On Sun, Sep 8, 2013 at 10:00 PM, Bruce wrote: > Love the backlighting on her hair. Nice shot. > > -- > Bruce > > Sent from my iPad > > On Sep 8, 2013, at 6:50 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17522354 >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Disc

Re: Boris, three PESOs

Boris, With your comments, I see what you were trying to work out in the 3rd photo. If you were a painter, I'd tell you to use the left side of the canvas too! Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Sep 8, 2013 at 11:04 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: > On 9/9/2013 5:11 AM, Mark C wrote: >> >> Hi Boris - >> >> I lov

Re: Sold the 85mm f1.4 for this?

I love the British sense of humor. humour? Who else could use the phrases "decent running condition" and "Austin Healey" in the same sentence? 8-) On 9/9/2013 9:28 AM, Darren Addy wrote: I guess it depends on what you want and if you sold the lens for enough to buy the car and get it in decent

Re: PESO - Yes? Can I help you?

The Adam's apple. On 9/8/2013 4:31 PM, John wrote: How can you tell the difference? On 9/8/2013 5:03 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Make that "her face" Dan :-) Nice shot, John. sorry not to see more of her though.. I once sat for about two hours making friends with a mantis in Bluff, Utah - she

Re: Normal Full Frame Zoom

Or just find some other way to raise money. On 9/8/2013 11:52 PM, Joseph McAllister wrote: Ya know, it seems every time I think seriously about selling one of my lenses on eBay, one or more of you pipe up and tell the list how damn good it is. Overwhelmed with grief, I therefor decide not to sel

Re: paw week 36--pig signage

On 9/9/2013 2:28 AM, David Mann wrote: On Sep 9, 2013, at 1:07 PM, Rick Womer wrote: The BBC probably has a weekly, hour-long prime-time television show on the subject, too. It was called The Good Life :) Cheers, Dave That was only a half-hour show. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PD

Re: Sold the 85mm f1.4 for this?

I guess it depends on what you want and if you sold the lens for enough to buy the car and get it in decent running condtion. In general terms, the lens was something that was probably only going to increase in value, while the Austin Healey has the potential to be a drain on your wallet for a long

Re: Normal Full Frame Zoom

Rick, I've had few FA 24-90's including one that I bought and got it to travel to Germany and back here. All of them, no exception suffered from the same mechanical problem. The barrel would get loose so that when the focus approaches infinity it would move sideways (easily seen in viewfinder with

Re: Normal Full Frame Zoom

Yeah, I hear you, none of my recent lens purchases but the 8mm fisheye are usable on my LX or MX bodies :( On 9 September 2013 21:54, Mark C wrote: > Thanks, Rob. I'm looking to use this on a full frame body - *ist, Mz-S or LX > - with film, of course. The 17 to 50 would be too short. I should

Re: Normal Full Frame Zoom

Mark, I shoot with the Pentax FA 24-90 quite a lot. It's considerably lighter than the 28-105, seems reasonably well-made (mine is still tight and sharp after ~15 years), and its contrast and flare resistance are excellent. Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - Fro

Re: Normal Full Frame Zoom

Thanks, Rob. I'm looking to use this on a full frame body - *ist, Mz-S or LX - with film, of course. The 17 to 50 would be too short. I should note that an aperture ring is highly desireable as well, as it would allow for the LX and other older bodies. (Event he Mz-S is somewhat limited without

Re: PESO - Crater Lake Pano

Quoting Bulent Celasun : Superb! I guess this is a very efficient use of the pano technique. Thanks, Bulent. This was an 8-frame pano merged with Hugin. It was the only way I could get the whole lake into the one image. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters

Re: GESO: Lens handover and trip to Primrose Hill

Ah, you noticed. That 14mm lens hasn't been taken off since I got it last month. Chris On 9 September 2013 07:21, Steve Cottrell wrote: > On 8/9/13, Chris Mitchell, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>Bob beat me to it - here's my record of a pleasant day. >> >>PDML lurker Ben Price relieved me of my

Re: paw week 36--pig signage

Yes, it was a Ministry of Food offshoot which encouraged people to keep pigs to help with overcoming wartime food shortages. Here's some info about pigs on the home front from my local history archive: http://www.livingarchive.org.uk/includes/external/nvq/tracey/animals_pig.html On 9 September 201

Re: paw week 36--pig signage

That's probably a wartime poster, or just after when we still had rationing. People still club together to buy and raise pigs - one of my friends is doing it now, and my brother and his neighbour had one a few years ago. I had some of it with them one Sunday, and everything in the meal had been