PESO: Today's Report

2014-01-31 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
This is the Blackboard they keep poolside at our condo. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17670093 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: Pentax 1.4x converter

2014-01-31 Thread Mark C
I just tried my DA 16-45 with a Sigma 1.4 AF teleconverter on a Pz-1p. There is little light falloff visible in the viewfinder and any focal lengeth, though I don't think I can reach a conclusion based on that. I don't trust my eyes to see a couple EV in light drop off, which would be pretty o

Re: Environmental protection for 120 film.

2014-01-31 Thread Mark C
That's good to know - I might indulge in some M&M's. I use the plastic cans that J&C used to pack their house brands and others in. I do have a couple of cans that came with some C41 IR film I had that have ML markings on them - some sort of lab sampling container, I guess. Come to think of it,

Re: PESO - What's this building for?

2014-01-31 Thread Rick Womer
Of course! The wool is inferior if the sheep haven't flown enough. On Jan 31, 2014, at 03:31 , mike wilson wrote: > > It's for reacclimating captive-bred mouflons to high places. > >> >>> On 31 Jan 2014, at 02:17, Rick Womer wrote: >>> >>> On a small street in Dinon, Brittany; the louvered t

Re: GESO - Fisheye for dances -- Need your opinion to choose

2014-01-31 Thread Igor Roshchin
Bruce, Ken, Attila, Steve and Larry, Thank you all for sharing your opinion about specfic photos. While I can see that there are some differences in preferences, I see some trends and confirmations of my own thoughts. And thanks to all who looked at those photos. Wed Jan 29 01:53:56 EST 2014 L

Re: OT - Re: Yo Cotty, check the new Fuji out!

2014-01-31 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jan 31, 2014, at 12:31 AM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: > .. I am still sort of the opinion that *my* perfect camera hasn't been made > yet. .. It's probably a fact that no camera can ever truly be perfect. I've come across a few that were quite nice, however. G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail Lis

Re: OT - Re: Yo Cotty, check the new Fuji out!

2014-01-31 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Fri, Jan 31, 2014, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: > > Heh. I thought saw a X-M2 at CES. No longer sure, maybe it was the X-T1. > Or the X-E2. Whatever it was, it was brand, brand new. > > Marnie Huh, probably not. I have conflicting desires to dump my > Canon & equipment and get the K-3 or a Fuji

F S - Free - Plastic slide mounts

2014-01-31 Thread Ken Waller
Thet're free to the first responder that wants them. Might soon be collectors item. 200 Pakon plastic slide mounts for 35mm film. Used but still reusable. You pay shipping. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://

Re: PESO - What's this building for?

2014-01-31 Thread steve harley
on 2014-01-30 19:17 Rick Womer wrote On a small street in Dinon, Brittany; the louvered top two floors piqued our curiosity. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17667078 or http://gallery.photo.net/photo/17667078-lg.jpg fascinating building, particularly the roof; it turns out it was a

Happy 100th birthday, Leica!

2014-01-31 Thread Bob W
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Re: PESO - What's this building for?

2014-01-31 Thread Bob W
On 31 Jan 2014, at 08:31, mike wilson wrote: > >> On 31/01/2014, Bob W wrote: >> Nice shot. I've passed through Dinan without stopping a couple of times. >> I'll stop next time. Don't know what the building's all about. Hay loft? >> Oyster smokery? >> >> B > > It's for reacclimating captive-br

Went out at lunch today

2014-01-31 Thread CollinB
I was (and is still) snowing. Didn't get any shots worthy of mention. But I did get a chance to compare the FA28-105(PZ ver.), F35-135, and AT-X50-250. Typical of Tokina, the 50-250 is sharper and contrastier than the two Pentax lenses. It has that cool cast to the shots but at least PS/PSE can

PESO: Howdy, Pardner!

2014-01-31 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Another scene from Makawao, Maui, outside the Aloha Cowboy tack shop. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17667164 Comments invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to U

Re: PESO: Cowgirl Boot

2014-01-31 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Frank and Alan. Yes, it is a real boot, but I believe it is a one-of-a-kind work of art, rather than an item on sale for rodeo use. I found it in a store that sells boots, saddles, hats and other cowboy gear: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17662172 The store is in Makawao, in up

Re: PESO: The Shellists

2014-01-31 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I have also seen them in Jamaica, but they are quite popular in Hawai'i. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 10:13 AM, Alan C wrote: > Interesting. I thought that was a West Indian thing. They are a common sound > at cricket grounds, especially d

Re: GESO: Outlet Track, Wanaka

2014-01-31 Thread Don Guthrie
Very scenic and they give a nice sense of place. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 5 Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 15:25:52 +1300 From: David Mann To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: GESO: Outlet Track, Wanaka Message-ID:<3da5a19b-6212-42df-8b03-ddfab2308...@gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; c

Re: PESO - What's this building for?

2014-01-31 Thread Don Guthrie
Like the setup, cool spot. Seems to lack a little color & snap on my screen. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 4 Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2014 18:17:16 -0800 (PST) From: Rick Womer To: Pentax List Subject: PESO - What's this building for? Message-ID: <1391134636.40334.yahoomail...@web121805

Re: OT - Re: Yo Cotty, check the new Fuji out!

2014-01-31 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 31/1/14, eactiv...@aol.com, discombobulated, unleashed: >*my* perfect camera hasn't been made >yet. Mark. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production -- _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.n

Re: PESO - What's this building for?

2014-01-31 Thread John
On 1/30/2014 9:17 PM, Rick Womer wrote: On a small street in Dinon, Brittany; the louvered top two floors piqued our curiosity. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17667078 or http://gallery.photo.net/photo/17667078-lg.jpg (K-5, DA 16-45) Answers? Comments? Rick Might it be a doveco

Re: PESO: The Shellists

2014-01-31 Thread Alan C
Interesting. I thought that was a West Indian thing. They are a common sound at cricket grounds, especially during test matches. Alan C -Original Message- From: Daniel J. Matyola Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 1:54 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: The Shellists Part of

Re: PESO: Cowgirl Boot

2014-01-31 Thread Alan C
Actually a kind of art-form yet quite wearable. Alan C -Original Message- From: Daniel J. Matyola Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 8:50 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Cowgirl Boot http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17667162 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://

FS Fryday

2014-01-31 Thread CollinB
DA18-55. Metal mount. Not WR. With caps. $50 shipped (US). More overseas. PayPal OK. -- 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.

Fair comparisons note

2014-01-31 Thread CollinB
This morning I took a few minutes to see how well some decent zooms compare to a decent prime. A50/2.8 macro F35-135 FA28-105 DA18-55WR http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/sets/72157640341842866/ These pic represent the center approx. 1/10 of the frame. Yes, this time I used a tripod. Ple

Re: PESO - Fat Boy Matt

2014-01-31 Thread Jack Davis
Those racing pits are mess. HA! Matt looks as though he feels clever and confident. Like it, Frank. Jack - Original Message - From: knarf To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 4:21 AM Subject: PESO - Fat Boy Matt We had a messenger race last weekend. In th

PESO - Fat Boy Matt

2014-01-31 Thread knarf
We had a messenger race last weekend. In the snow. Matt decided to race with fat tires for traction. Here he is with his race face on: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2014/01/fat-boy-matt.html?m=1 He didn't win. ;-) But I kind of like the picture, and I hope you do, too. Comments welcome.

Re: PESO: Cowgirl Boot

2014-01-31 Thread knarf
That's quite amazing! And it's an actual wearable boot? Cheers, frank "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17667162 >Comments are invited. > >Dan Matyola >http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel --

Re: PESO - What's this building for?

2014-01-31 Thread mike wilson
On 31/01/2014, Bob W wrote: > Nice shot. I've passed through Dinan without stopping a couple of times. > I'll stop next time. Don't know what the building's all about. Hay loft? > Oyster smokery? > > B It's for reacclimating captive-bred mouflons to high places. > >> On 31 Jan 2014, at 02:17, Ri

Re: OT - Re: Yo Cotty, check the new Fuji out!

2014-01-31 Thread Eactivist
Heh. I thought saw a X-M2 at CES. No longer sure, maybe it was the X-T1. Or the X-E2. Whatever it was, it was brand, brand new. MarnieHuh, probably not. I have conflicting desires to dump my Canon & equipment and get the K-3 or a Fujifilm or something similar that is smaller. But the F