Re: Ensemble Espanol Dance Concert

2013-12-13 Thread Walt
On 12/14/2013 12:51 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: Darrel & I attended a wonderful Spanish dance holiday concert tonight. Photography was allowed—just no flash. We had upper center seats, and all the shots were taken from my seat. All lights and sounds on the camera were turned o

Re: Ensemble Espanol Dance Concert

2013-12-13 Thread Bob W
Very good, especially the last one. B > On 14 Dec 2013, at 06:51, Christine Aguila wrote: > > Hi Everyone: > > Darrel & I attended a wonderful Spanish dance holiday concert tonight. > Photography was allowed—just no flash. We had upper center seats, and all > the shots were taken from my s

Re: Ensemble Espanol Dance Concert

2013-12-13 Thread Darren Addy
Terrific set, Christine! I *really* like the last one. The monochromes all look like they could have been taken in the 1950s - really like the tones. On Sat, Dec 14, 2013 at 12:51 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: > Hi Everyone: > > Darrel & I attended a wonderful Spanish dance holiday concert tonight.

Ensemble Espanol Dance Concert

2013-12-13 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Everyone: Darrel & I attended a wonderful Spanish dance holiday concert tonight. Photography was allowed—just no flash. We had upper center seats, and all the shots were taken from my seat. All lights and sounds on the camera were turned off, and I only clicked the shutter when the music

Re: My story with pro camera repair, so far

2013-12-13 Thread Larry Colen
I can check later but I think it was about 85,000. When they replaced the main board the on board counter got reset. Rick Womer wrote: >Larry, > >Just out of curiosity, how many exposures did your "old, worn-out" K-5 >have on it? > >Rick > > >  >http://photo.net/photos/RickW > > >- Original

Re: PESO - House and Shadows

2013-12-13 Thread Ann Sanfedele
That's a near miss for me - not sure why angle of windows? - Bw would be better I think, but it is an odd crop - I want you to back up to see a bit more ann On 12/13/2013 22:45, Rick Womer wrote: Another from Briarcliff, NY: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17624477 (K-5, DA 16-45) C

Re: PESO - Church and Shadow, for Jostein

2013-12-13 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 12/13/2013 22:53, Rick Womer wrote: Minus one pumpkin: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17625804&size=lg The original: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17624476&size=lg I think it's an improvement. Rick me too - didn't see the original until this post ann -- PDML Penta

PESO - Church and Shadow, for Jostein

2013-12-13 Thread Rick Womer
Minus one pumpkin: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17625804&size=lg The original: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17624476&size=lg I think it's an improvement. Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE fr

PESO - House and Shadows

2013-12-13 Thread Rick Womer
Another from Briarcliff, NY: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17624477 (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments? Rick -- 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 directi

Re: My story with pro camera repair, so far

2013-12-13 Thread Rick Womer
Larry, Just out of curiosity, how many exposures did your "old, worn-out" K-5 have on it? Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Larry Colen To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Friday, December 13, 2013 7:43 PM Subject: My story with pro camera repair,

Re: OT My photographic year

2013-12-13 Thread Larry Colen
On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 08:37:43PM -0500, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > > > On 12/13/2013 17:44, Bob Sullivan wrote: > >Rob, > >Hope next year treats you better. > >Regards, Bob & Lynn S. > ...and Ann S ;-) > > looking forward to P&S grabs If you ever grab my P&S, please do so gently. -- Larry Cole

Re: OT My photographic year

2013-12-13 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 12/13/2013 17:44, Bob Sullivan wrote: Rob, Hope next year treats you better. Regards, Bob & Lynn S. ...and Ann S ;-) looking forward to P&S grabs ann On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 4:12 PM, Rob Studdert wrote: Hi Team, It's been another tumultuous year for me personally, lots of things to

Re: OT My photographic year

2013-12-13 Thread Paul Stenquist
Hi Rob. The p and s sound like a good choice. I just use my phone but I 'm sure a real camera is better. Good to hear things are coming together. I had my share of tumultuous as well a while back. but hard work can right the ship. Paul via phone > On Dec 13, 2013, at 5:12 PM, Rob Studdert wr

My story with pro camera repair, so far

2013-12-13 Thread Larry Colen
Last summer my K-5 died. I sent it to CRIS, they quoted me something close to what a used K-5 in better shape than mine would cost. I just ordered a new K-5 II, then discovered pro camera repair in San Diego. I had CRIS send the camera there, they quoted $200 to repair, then $150 to remove the

Re: OT My photographic year

2013-12-13 Thread Bob W
On 14 Dec 2013, at 00:04, "Steve Cottrell" wrote: > > On 14/12/13, Rob Studdert, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> I finally bit the bullet and bought a point and >> shoot that will suffice in the 50% of situations where I really don't >> need a honking great DSLR. So tonight I get to test out my

Re: OT My photographic year

2013-12-13 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 14/12/13, Rob Studdert, discombobulated, unleashed: >I finally bit the bullet and bought a point and >shoot that will suffice in the 50% of situations where I really don't >need a honking great DSLR. So tonight I get to test out my most >loathed on this list brand of camera in low light at the

Re: Today's Pentax Deal

2013-12-13 Thread Yolanda Rowe
I jumped on this deal today. Can't wait to welcome it into the Pentax barn and put it through its paces. Yonnie On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 3:17 PM, Rob Studdert wrote: > I agree, I shot 1929 images on a single Pentax fully charged battery > in the grip on one K5 last night but that's using back but

Re: I was just thinking

2013-12-13 Thread Yolanda Rowe
> I thought he had a Pentax. Mark! Yonnie On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 2:33 AM, Bob W wrote: > On 13 Dec 2013, at 02:07, Brian Walters wrote: >> >> >> Quoting Bill : >> On 12/12/2013 5:26 PM, Bob W wrote: > On 12 Dec 2013, at 17:59, Bill wrote: > >> On 12/12/2013 10:33 AM, Alunfot

Re: Inexpensive large monitors for pixel peepers

2013-12-13 Thread steve harley
on 2013-12-12 14:25 Igor Roshchin wrote The main caveat that they are mainly available from eBay (or, which very likely, I am not aware of other sources), and _shipped from South Korea_, which means if you get a lemon, it will cost you to return it. some of these are also listed on Amazon, jus

Re: OT My photographic year

2013-12-13 Thread Bob Sullivan
Rob, Hope next year treats you better. Regards, Bob & Lynn S. On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 4:12 PM, Rob Studdert wrote: > Hi Team, > > It's been another tumultuous year for me personally, lots of things to > contend with on the life front but all seems to be coming together > slowly towards the end o

Re: Oodles of stuff...

2013-12-13 Thread Larry Colen
On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 01:47:18PM -0600, Darren Addy wrote: > I've got my eye on a nice lens and need to raise $500 fast. > I've got all manner of odd stuff on the block and no reasonable offer > will be refused. > > > Minolta SRT-303 with Rokkor 58mm f1.4 I had never heard of the 303, it turns

OT My photographic year

2013-12-13 Thread Rob Studdert
Hi Team, It's been another tumultuous year for me personally, lots of things to contend with on the life front but all seems to be coming together slowly towards the end of the year. The good thing is that I have been earning money (often too many hours) but also finding time to get out and shoot

Re: PESO - Believe

2013-12-13 Thread Don Guthrie
Well that tells a story but I don't know what the story is? Don't tell me just let it haunt me for 24 hours or so. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 8 Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2013 00:51:36 -0800 From: Marco Alpert To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - Believe Message-ID: Content-Type: text

FS - DA 50-200mm (original version, non-WR, non-L)

2013-12-13 Thread John Celio
I have an original DA 50-200 that needs a new home. It's been all over the place with me and has minor scuffs on the barrel and hood to show for it. The glass is clean and everything works, though. I don't have it with me at the moment, but I can provide photos later this evening. I just wanted to

Re: Today's Pentax Deal

2013-12-13 Thread Rob Studdert
I agree, I shot 1929 images on a single Pentax fully charged battery in the grip on one K5 last night but that's using back button focus, no image post view, no flash and no video and minimal chimping. I gave up putting an additional battery in the body when using the grip as I've had too many batt

Re: Today's Pentax Deal

2013-12-13 Thread Charles Robinson
On Dec 13, 2013, at 14:39 , CollinB wrote: > > I shot about 300 images using the on-camera flash, and at night so the > output was high. That'll do it. > Plus about 20 minutes of video. > One battery would have drained easily. > I agree. Time for an external flash.. so it can take all of the

Re: Today's Pentax Deal

2013-12-13 Thread CollinB
>Wow! > >When I shoot rock concerts, I shoot upwards of 1,000 images on the K5 (and earlier the K7) and the only time I've ever had to swap batteries mid-stream is if I've been foolish enough to start out with a not-already-fully-charged battery. > >Are you using the built-in flash, or something el

Re: Today's Pentax Deal

2013-12-13 Thread Charles Robinson
On Dec 13, 2013, at 13:22 , CollinB wrote: >> I am very tempted to get a 2nd K-3 and, but am not convinced that I want > the grip - I already have one for my first K-3. And I am not interested in > the DA50/1.8. > > Two weeks ago I shot a party with the K5. > Had I only used the internal batter

Re: Oodles of stuff...

2013-12-13 Thread Darren Addy
A35-105mm reduced to $139 Busch 4x5 kit reduced to $199 Actual shipping extra. These are no-brainer prices and someone with more patience than I've got right now could make moola on both. :\ Darren On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 2:19 PM, CollinB wrote: > Price on Busch? > Price on A35-105? > > > > --

Re: Oodles of stuff...

2013-12-13 Thread CollinB
Price on Busch? Price on A35-105? -- 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: Today's Pentax Deal

2013-12-13 Thread Bob Sullivan
I like the cheap Chinese grip for the K-5, so when Paul S. got one, I ordered a Pentax model for my K-3. That was 11/11/13 and B&H still hasn't filled the order. Now the combined deal with Ricoh for the price I paid for the K-3 alone. :-( It should move anybody on the fence to get the camera. You

Oodles of stuff...

2013-12-13 Thread Darren Addy
I've got my eye on a nice lens and need to raise $500 fast. I've got all manner of odd stuff on the block and no reasonable offer will be refused. Pentax film bodies of all kinds that I will let go below value. P-Z1 body LX with FA1 finder and lugs MX bodies Super Program bodies ME Super Bodi

Re: Heads-up Ricoh

2013-12-13 Thread Bob W
On 13 Dec 2013, at 14:43, John wrote: > >> On 12/12/2013 11:36 PM, Larry Colen wrote: >>> On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 11:29:21PM -0500, John wrote: >>> On 12/12/2013 10:43 PM, Peter Loveday wrote: > http://sam-haskins.tumblr.com/image/34125592632 Damn, look at that grain! Pe

Re: Photo Op in San Francisco this weekend

2013-12-13 Thread Charles Robinson
On Dec 13, 2013, at 13:08 , CollinB wrote: > Given the style of Santa's helper I am surprised that it's not in Vegas. > I was in Vegas last December and saw Santa with his helpers. http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2012/vegas/content/IMG_2356_large.html -Charles -- Charles Robinson -

Re: Today's Pentax Deal

2013-12-13 Thread CollinB
> I am very tempted to get a 2nd K-3 and, but am not convinced that I want the grip - I already have one for my first K-3. And I am not interested in the DA50/1.8. Two weeks ago I shot a party with the K5. Had I only used the internal battery and swapped as needed I would have had to swap at leas

Re: Today's Pentax Deal

2013-12-13 Thread Stan Halpin
B&H has a "similar" package on offer. K-3 body + Ruggard Commando 36 DSLR Shoulder Bag (in lieu of the Pentax logo sling bag) + DA50/1.8 in lieu of the grip. $1296. I am very tempted to get a 2nd K-3 and, but am not convinced that I want the grip - I already have one for my first K-3. And I am

Re: Photo Op in San Francisco this weekend

2013-12-13 Thread CollinB
Given the style of Santa's helper I am surprised that it's not in Vegas. -- 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: Photo Op in San Francisco this weekend

2013-12-13 Thread Bill
On 13/12/2013 12:29 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: It's also on in New York on an even larger scale. It's become a problem there, and the police are concerned. What are the police in New York not concerned about? bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listi

Re: Photo Op in San Francisco this weekend

2013-12-13 Thread Paul Stenquist
It's also on in New York on an even larger scale. It's become a problem there, and the police are concerned. On Dec 13, 2013, at 12:30 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > If you're interested in photographing a few hundred drunken and debauched > Santas, Santacon is in San Francisco this weekend: > http:

Re: Heads-up Ricoh

2013-12-13 Thread CollinB
>For long term post-apocalyptic data storage density, I don't think you >can beat microfiche. Just tuck 'em inside a couple of nested zip-lock >storage bags. Double the bags over and seal the closures with duct tape >& it will probably survive the heat death of the universe. Then it must be accomp

Photo Op in San Francisco this weekend

2013-12-13 Thread Larry Colen
If you're interested in photographing a few hundred drunken and debauched Santas, Santacon is in San Francisco this weekend: http://santacon.info/San_Francisco-CA/ Santa Cruz tonight. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail L

Re: Decent telephoto for not an arm and a leg

2013-12-13 Thread Mark Roberts
Zos Xavius wrote: >Lots of vintage lenses overexpose. I have a few lenses that constantly >are compensated with -1 EV. As long as its consistent its not that big >of a deal. My A35-105 seems to overexpose in bright light, but as soon >as I get to dim light it seems to start exposing normally. Go f

Re: Decent telephoto for not an arm and a leg

2013-12-13 Thread Charles Robinson
On Dec 11, 2013, at 00:02 , Charles Robinson wrote: > On Dec 10, 2013, at 23:47 , Doug Franklin wrote: > >> I don't recall who started this thread, but if you're not set on AF, or >> maybe even AE, I have a K 400/5.6 with case and a Tokina SD 400/5.6 in PK-A. >> > > 'twas me... I've got a $1

Re: PESO - Believe

2013-12-13 Thread Bob Sullivan
Getting a good picture of the tree on his iphone? On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 8:45 AM, John wrote: > Back story? > > > On 12/13/2013 3:51 AM, Marco Alpert wrote: >> >> http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso21.html >> >> Comments, as always, welcomed. >> >> -Marco >> >> --- >> http://www

Today's Pentax Deal

2013-12-13 Thread Paul Stenquist
A K-3 with a free battery grip and sling bag. Don't know what the sling bag is but the battery grip is a nice plus. The total price is $1299. http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com/12days12deals?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email5&utm_content=View+Deal&utm_campaign=Holiday+Campaign Paul -- PDML Pen

Re: Download Pictures (URL)

2013-12-13 Thread John
It may be physically possible, but I think I've mentioned before I don't use Chrome because I'm already over-saturated with Google's intrusiveness into my life. I'm happy using Firefox & Thunderbird. And for that one website IE does what I have to do with it. Since it's not broke, there's no need

Re: PESO - Believe

2013-12-13 Thread John
Back story? On 12/13/2013 3:51 AM, Marco Alpert wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso21.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCR

Re: Heads-up Ricoh

2013-12-13 Thread John
On 12/12/2013 11:36 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 11:29:21PM -0500, John wrote: On 12/12/2013 10:43 PM, Peter Loveday wrote: http://sam-haskins.tumblr.com/image/34125592632 Damn, look at that grain! Pentax must've really used some terrible sensors back in the '60s. - Peter

Re: Vintage Car

2013-12-13 Thread John
I know I'm no great shakes as a photographer, but I do try to pay attention. Whenever someone uses a word I don't know, I look it up. On 12/12/2013 11:34 PM, Alan C wrote: John, I am impressed! Yes, "Bakkie" is the South African word for a small truck/pick up/ute. I still drive my 1993 Isuzu KB2

Re: Download Pictures (URL)

2013-12-13 Thread Bruce Walker
John, can you use, say Chrome, and configure the browser ident string to that of an IE version? I have successfully accessed some stupid sites that way. They just want to believe you have IE. Of course some are completely dependent on legacy IE brokenness to function. On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 11:

Re: PESO - Believe

2013-12-13 Thread Paul Sorenson
Hmmm. What's the story here? It looks like she decked the old guy. : >) -p Sent from my iPad > On Dec 13, 2013, at 2:51 AM, Marco Alpert wrote: > > http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso21.html > > Comments, as always, welcomed. > > -Marco > > --- > http://www.alpert.com/marc

Re: Heads-up Ricoh

2013-12-13 Thread Bruce Walker
On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 5:02 AM, Attila Boros wrote: > On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 4:41 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > >> Ah, the good old days of marketing ... >> >> http://sam-haskins.tumblr.com/image/34125592632 > > That is a lot better than any advertising material I've seen the entire year. Precisel

Re: Heads-up Ricoh

2013-12-13 Thread Bruce Walker
On Thu, Dec 12, 2013 at 10:38 PM, Bill wrote: > On 12/12/2013 8:41 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> Ah, the good old days of marketing ... >> >> http://sam-haskins.tumblr.com/image/34125592632 >> > Someplace around here, I have a presentation box of Sam Haskins posters from > the late 1960s. Nice! L

Re: Heads-up Ricoh

2013-12-13 Thread Attila Boros
On Fri, Dec 13, 2013 at 4:41 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > Ah, the good old days of marketing ... > > http://sam-haskins.tumblr.com/image/34125592632 That is a lot better than any advertising material I've seen the entire year. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman

PESO - Believe

2013-12-13 Thread Marco Alpert
http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso21.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- 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: I was just thinking

2013-12-13 Thread Bob W
On 13 Dec 2013, at 02:07, Brian Walters wrote: > > > Quoting Bill : > >>> On 12/12/2013 5:26 PM, Bob W wrote: On 12 Dec 2013, at 17:59, Bill wrote: > On 12/12/2013 10:33 AM, Alunfoto - Jostein Øksne wrote: > Evangelise for the sake of increasing the PDML's value as a market

Re: I was just thinking

2013-12-13 Thread Bob W
On 13 Dec 2013, at 05:31, Bill wrote: > >> On 12/12/2013 11:16 PM, David Mann wrote: >>> On Dec 13, 2013, at 6:59 am, Bill wrote: >>> >>> Yeah. I stick around to piss off Bob W. >> >> Better than pissing on him, I suppose. Depending on your point of view :) > > Depending on his point of view