Re: PDML approval process

2014-08-29 Thread Tim Bray
It’s nothing like as strong as the disapproval process. On Sun, Aug 24, 2014 at 2:25 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: > There's an approval process? :) > > On Sun, Aug 24, 2014 at 4:41 PM, Darren Addy wrote: >> I know we have at least ONE new member awaiting the approval process. >> Hopefully that won't be

Re: GESO: Canadian Rockies

2014-08-29 Thread Tim Bray
I liked the white mountains near Canmore the best. Nice gallery! [Down to less than 150 behind on PDML…] On Sun, Aug 10, 2014 at 3:07 PM, Matthew Hunt wrote: > In June, I took a vacation with my wife and friends to Banff National > Park and the surrounding area. I've been posting images gradual

OT: National Grandparents Day Sept 7th (USA)

2014-08-29 Thread Jeffery Johnson
Marian McQuade, a housewife from Fayette County, West Virginia, began National Grandparents Day as a way to champion the cause of lonely elderly in nursing homes. She had hoped grandchildren would tap into the wisdom and heritage of grandparents. President Jimmy Carter, in 1978, proclaimed that

Re: FS Friday: SMC Takumar 24mm, K-5II, SMC K 28mm f3.5

2014-08-29 Thread Bob Sullivan
Darren, Great pictures, your photography deserves a K-3. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 1:24 PM, Darren Addy wrote: > I've got a LOVELY S-M-C Takumar 24mm f3.5 with original caps (Asahi > Takumar) and original hard case (with "Takumar 3.5/24" in the top). > Compare KEH prices: > http://

Re: K-mount Third Party Lens Repair

2014-08-29 Thread P.J. Alling
That's Eric Hendrickson his web site is http://pentaxs.com/id3.html. He's repaired a number of my Lenses including the FA 43mm limited and the Vivitar 70-210mm f2.8~4.0. However you should contact him first and ask if he thinks he can effect the repair, He may lack the parts or the repair manu

Re: K-mount Third Party Lens Repair

2014-08-29 Thread Zos Xavius
Seconded! On Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 5:47 PM, John wrote: > My Tokina auto-focus 28-70 f/2.8 ATX-Pro287 is failing again. When I mount > the lens on any of my bodies (K10D, K20D, K-3) I get "F--" and it prompts me > to enter a focal length. I've tried cleaning the contacts, but no joy. > > There was

K-mount Third Party Lens Repair

2014-08-29 Thread John
My Tokina auto-focus 28-70 f/2.8 ATX-Pro287 is failing again. When I mount the lens on any of my bodies (K10D, K20D, K-3) I get "F--" and it prompts me to enter a focal length. I've tried cleaning the contacts, but no joy. There was a discussion here a few months back about where to get a thir

Re: FS Friday: Camera bodies and accessories - update

2014-08-29 Thread Stanley Halpin
The BG-4, 360FGZ, and L-bracket have all been spoken for. >From this batch, the K-3 and K-5ii bodies are the only remaining items. stan On Aug 29, 2014, at 12:02 PM, Stanley Halpin wrote: > I’ve decided to go ahead and sell off much of my APS-C K-Mount equipment and > take the plunge with a 6

FS Friday: SMC Takumar 24mm, K-5II, SMC K 28mm f3.5

2014-08-29 Thread Darren Addy
I've got a LOVELY S-M-C Takumar 24mm f3.5 with original caps (Asahi Takumar) and original hard case (with "Takumar 3.5/24" in the top). Compare KEH prices: http://www.antiqueauto.org/assets/KEH24mmSMCTakumar.png My price is $199 plus actual shipping (worldwide to PDMLers) My K-3 is arriving Tuesda

Re: Surgery day for Doug Brewer

2014-08-29 Thread Jack Davis
Great!! Especially considering the value of the patient. Jack - Original Message - From: "Boris Liberman" To: "PDML" Sent: Friday, August 29, 2014 10:17:09 AM Subject: Re: Surgery day for Doug Brewer Excellent news! On 8/26/2014 11:00 PM, Stanley Halpin wrote: > Yes - surgery reporte

Re: FS Friday: Pentax K-mount lenses

2014-08-29 Thread Zos Xavius
Can I cross post this to my facebook group? These prices are too good not to share and I'm kicking myself for not borrowing some money right now. On Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 1:27 PM, Jeffery Johnson wrote: > Oh my if I had a spare $3000 would get myself a nice K3 and some newer > lenses. > > Jeffery

Re: FS Friday: Pentax K-mount lenses

2014-08-29 Thread Jeffery Johnson
Oh my if I had a spare $3000 would get myself a nice K3 and some newer lenses. Jeffery Johnson Photo Captures by Jeffery http://www.Facebook.com/photocapturesbyjeffery https://twitter.com/PhotoCaptures Bringing joy and happiness to lonely and depressed wal

Re: Surgery day for Doug Brewer

2014-08-29 Thread Boris Liberman
Excellent news! On 8/26/2014 11:00 PM, Stanley Halpin wrote: Yes - surgery reported to have been successful with glowing prospects for full recovery. On Aug 26, 2014, at 3:50 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: I'm just back after a few days off-list, so I missed the original announcement, but fingers c

FS Friday: Pentax K-mount lenses

2014-08-29 Thread Stanley Halpin
I’ve decided to go ahead and sell off much of my APS-C K-Mount equipment and take the plunge with a 645 system. - DA 12-24/4.0 $430 - DA* 16-50/2.8 $450 - FA* 24/2.0$450 - K 30/2.8 $ 75 - DA 40/2.8 Limited $250 - A 50/2.8 Macro$150 - K 55/1.8

Re: FS Friday: Camera bodies and accessories

2014-08-29 Thread Zos Xavius
Awesome! On Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 12:02 PM, Stanley Halpin wrote: > I’ve decided to go ahead and sell off much of my APS-C K-Mount equipment and > take the plunge with a 645 system. > > > - K-5ii body. Approx 10,000 shutter activations. $450. > - Battery Grip BG-4 for the K-5ii, K-5, or K-7 $50

FS Friday: Camera bodies and accessories

2014-08-29 Thread Stanley Halpin
I’ve decided to go ahead and sell off much of my APS-C K-Mount equipment and take the plunge with a 645 system. - K-5ii body. Approx 10,000 shutter activations. $450. - Battery Grip BG-4 for the K-5ii, K-5, or K-7 $50 (Includes alternate battery tray allowing use of AA batteries) - K-3 body.

PESO 2014 - 214 - GDG

2014-08-29 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Ferociously busy week here. For relaxation late last night, I scanned a couple of Polaroids I've had sitting on the shelf and enjoyed making a few photos from them. https://flic.kr/p/oXF9Wz Thanks for looking! Comments always appreciated. Godfrey --- "They say, 'Seize the Moment!' Well,

Re: K-S1 details

2014-08-29 Thread John
On 8/29/2014 12:41 AM, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting "P.J. Alling" : You know, they don't mention a wired remote port on the specifications page at http://www.us.ricoh-imaging.com Lack of a wired remote would be a deal breaker for me (if I were considering a new DSLR). In my experience, the