Re: OT or maybe OT New Camera News.

2014-09-14 Thread P.J. Alling
On 9/14/2014 5:51 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting "P.J. Alling" : I found this while looking for something entirely different. http://newcameranews.com/2014/01/15/steve-stonewall-speaks-to-cameras/ and even better, just in case you wondered where the 645z came from (the horror, the horror).

Re: PESOs - Great Sand Dunes NP

2014-09-14 Thread Christine Aguila
I prefer the color, Brian. The light is prettier in the color. Excellent composition and all the other stuff. Great work! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad > On Sep 14, 2014, at 5:35 PM, Brian Walters wrote: > > 'morning all > > An image from my 2013 trip around the western USA - Great Sa

Re: PESOs - Great Sand Dunes NP

2014-09-14 Thread Alan C
Colour. B/W doesn't allow one to see the contrast between the dry dunes & the snow capped mountains. Alan C -Original Message- From: Brian Walters Sent: Monday, September 15, 2014 12:35 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESOs - Great Sand Dunes NP 'morning all An image from m

Re: "100% reliable rumor" 46MP Sony FF Sensor

2014-09-14 Thread Zos Xavius
I don't either personally. A 10-17 would be a lot more interesting with its adjustable FE effect for about the same cost really IMO. On Sun, Sep 14, 2014 at 9:52 PM, JC OConnell wrote: > these are interesting images but I dont see any "fisheye" effects at all > On 9/14/2014 7:52 PM, Darren Addy w

Re: Surgery Outcome

2014-09-14 Thread Rob Studdert
Thanks for being so frank Paul, hopefully the news will get better, you are a strong guy and I know that you will keep the atmosphere positive which is what everyone needs. It's great to see everyone lending a bit of emotional support here but hey we are a sort of family in a way. Best of luck, fin

Re: PESOs - Great Sand Dunes NP

2014-09-14 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Prefer color by a lot... those colors are part of the magic of the place.. ann On 9/14/2014 18:35, Brian Walters wrote: 'morning all An image from my 2013 trip around the western USA - Great Sand Dunes National Park near Alamosa, Colorado. I've always liked the original colour version but I t

Re: "100% reliable rumor" 46MP Sony FF Sensor

2014-09-14 Thread JC OConnell
these are interesting images but I dont see any "fisheye" effects at all On 9/14/2014 7:52 PM, Darren Addy wrote: On Sun, Sep 14, 2014 at 6:44 PM, JC OConnell wrote: fisheye lenses designed for full frame become bastards on aps digital. jco Have you tried it? I disagree. You still get fisheye

RE: PESOs - Great Sand Dunes NP

2014-09-14 Thread John Coyle
Colour works better for me, Brian. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Brian Walters Sent: Monday, 15 September 2014 8:35 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESOs - Great Sand Dunes NP 'morning all An image fro

Re: PESOs - Great Sand Dunes NP

2014-09-14 Thread Jack Davis
Prefer the color. B&W tones too consistant. Jack - Original Message - From: "Paul Sorenson" To: "PDML" Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2014 5:35:45 PM Subject: Re: PESOs - Great Sand Dunes NP Me too. The color version give greater separation/emphasis on the various elements in the image.

Re: PESOs - Great Sand Dunes NP

2014-09-14 Thread Bob Sullivan
Oh, the color is really nice! On Sun, Sep 14, 2014 at 5:35 PM, Brian Walters wrote: > 'morning all > > An image from my 2013 trip around the western USA - Great Sand Dunes > National Park near Alamosa, Colorado. > > I've always liked the original colour version but I thought it might look > inter

Re: PESOs - Great Sand Dunes NP

2014-09-14 Thread John
I think the color is by far the more preferable. On 9/14/2014 6:35 PM, Brian Walters wrote: 'morning all An image from my 2013 trip around the western USA - Great Sand Dunes National Park near Alamosa, Colorado. I've always liked the original colour version but I thought it might look interest

Re: GESO - Mimesis

2014-09-14 Thread Bruce Walker
Thanks, Attila! On Fri, Sep 12, 2014 at 4:45 AM, Attila Boros wrote: > I like #2 and #3, nice blending of textures. > > On Wed, Sep 10, 2014 at 3:53 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: >> Images #1-6 from my Mimesis project, a continuing series. NSFW, but >> just artistic nudity. The model is the amazing Fr

Re: K-S1 and K-3 demo during Creative Live Photo Week

2014-09-14 Thread John
I'm pretty sure the first few rebroadcasts are free. The pay-to-view doesn't kick in for a couple of days. On 9/13/2014 3:10 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: I think I'll pass on spending $20 to watch John, though I do like him well enough. If anyone watches and can provide a synopsis it would be apprecia

Re: Aurora Borealis possible tonight: It is already ON

2014-09-14 Thread John
As usual whenever there's a possibility of interesting astronomical phenomena, we had overcast skies. On 9/12/2014 7:34 PM, Darren Addy wrote: We had, not one, but TWO earth-directed CMEs last week and the first is already causing an awesome geomagnetic storm. If you are 40th latitude or above

Re: PESOs - Great Sand Dunes NP

2014-09-14 Thread Paul Sorenson
Me too. The color version give greater separation/emphasis on the various elements in the image. -p Sent from my iPad > On Sep 14, 2014, at 7:00 PM, "Ken Waller" wrote: > > Both very nice, but I prefer the color version. > > Spent a few days at the Great Sand Dunes a few years back. A great

Re: GESO - Mimesis

2014-09-14 Thread Bruce Walker
Thank you, Frank. Yes, up on the wall is what I have in mind. I haven't completely decided on a presentation format yet. On Thu, Sep 11, 2014 at 10:41 PM, knarf wrote: > Interesting stuff. I think I prefer the more representational stuff but it's > all very interesting. > > I think it will loo

Re: "100% reliable rumor" 46MP Sony FF Sensor

2014-09-14 Thread JC OConnell
I still have my mint smc pentax K 17mm f4 fisheye lens but havent used it in a long time. Just another reason to want a full frame digital k mount body from somebody if not ricoh/pentax. On 9/14/2014 8:02 PM, Ken Waller wrote: fisheye lenses designed for full frame become bastards on aps digita

Re: "100% reliable rumor" 46MP Sony FF Sensor

2014-09-14 Thread JC OConnell
yes, Ive tried it, you end up with a semi fisheye which is like being semi pregnant On 9/14/2014 7:52 PM, Darren Addy wrote: On Sun, Sep 14, 2014 at 6:44 PM, JC OConnell wrote: fisheye lenses designed for full frame become bastards on aps digital. jco Have you tried it? I disagree. You still

Re: "100% reliable rumor" 46MP Sony FF Sensor

2014-09-14 Thread Ken Waller
fisheye lenses designed for full frame become bastards on aps digital. But its too nice a lens to part with. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "JC OConnell" Subject: Re: "100% reliable rumor" 46MP Sony FF Sensor fisheye lens

Re: PESOs - Great Sand Dunes NP

2014-09-14 Thread Ken Waller
Both very nice, but I prefer the color version. Spent a few days at the Great Sand Dunes a few years back. A great place for abstracts. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Brian Walters" Subject: PESOs - Great Sand Dunes NP

Re: PESO - Dahlgren Chapel

2014-09-14 Thread Ken Waller
What I meant to say was... we HIKED the trail a bit, being ~100 yards... Oh hiking I've done alot of that. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Mark C" Subject: Re: PESO - Dahlgren Chapel What I meant to say was... we HIKE

Re: PESO - Dahlgren Chapel

2014-09-14 Thread Ken Waller
Very nice subject well composed and executed! I'll have to try hicking, never did that (;+> Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Mark C" Subject: PESO - Dahlgren Chapel Back from my trip to Maryland. Here's a snapshot of a 19th

Re: "100% reliable rumor" 46MP Sony FF Sensor

2014-09-14 Thread Darren Addy
On Sun, Sep 14, 2014 at 6:44 PM, JC OConnell wrote: > fisheye lenses designed for full frame become bastards on aps digital. > jco Have you tried it? I disagree. You still get fisheye lines, but only the center crop from it, so it isn't as noticable as if they extend to the edges, as in a full fr

Re: "100% reliable rumor" 46MP Sony FF Sensor

2014-09-14 Thread Darren Addy
IMHO the question of telephoto vs wide as it relates to APS-C vs FF is a moot one. I shoot ultra-wide more often probably anybody on this list and the Sigma 10-20mm gives me a 15-30mm equiv. FOV on APS-C. In the "old days" a 15mm rectilinear was as wide as you could buy. On the other end, when I s

Re: Surgery Outcome

2014-09-14 Thread John
I hope it will turn out as you wish. On 9/13/2014 8:55 PM, John Coyle wrote: It's very difficult when results are not as promising as one hoped for: please keep being optimistic and supportive. Not wishing to tap the well of PDML sympathy too far, I face a similar situation: my daughter has a

Re: "100% reliable rumor" 46MP Sony FF Sensor

2014-09-14 Thread JC OConnell
fisheye lenses designed for full frame become bastards on aps digital. jco On 9/14/2014 7:35 PM, Ken Waller wrote: You do more telephoto than wide, don't you? By far. Mostly used are my 28-80 f3.5-4.5 F, 70-210 f4.0-5.6 F and 300 f4.5 FA. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kenn

Re: Surgery Outcome

2014-09-14 Thread John
I will have you and Marlene in my thoughts. I will be hoping for the best. On 9/13/2014 5:42 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: The surgery took five hours, longer than expected. The doc found a number of affected lymph nodes, including one close to the aorta, so a lot of precise work was required. He

Semi-OT: What is it worth?

2014-09-14 Thread John
I think I've mentioned before that I'm making a concerted effort to de-clutter my house. I'm cursed with the pack-rat gene and it's really hard for me to get rid of stuff I can't use any longer. I hate taking perfectly good equipment to the dump. I've run across my original Pantone ColorVision Sp

Re: Surgery Outcome

2014-09-14 Thread Ken Waller
Paul, my prayers will continue for Marlene, you & your family. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" Subject: Re: Surgery Outcome The surgery took five hours, longer than expected. The doc found a number of affec

Re: "100% reliable rumor" 46MP Sony FF Sensor

2014-09-14 Thread Ken Waller
You do more telephoto than wide, don't you? By far. Mostly used are my 28-80 f3.5-4.5 F, 70-210 f4.0-5.6 F and 300 f4.5 FA. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Bill" Subject: Re: "100% reliable rumor" 46MP Sony FF Sensor On

PESOs - Great Sand Dunes NP

2014-09-14 Thread Brian Walters
'morning all An image from my 2013 trip around the western USA - Great Sand Dunes National Park near Alamosa, Colorado. I've always liked the original colour version but I thought it might look interesting in B&W. Now I'm not sure which I prefer. Thoughts? https://dl.dropboxusercontent.

Re: Veso: 4:19 of wasted time

2014-09-14 Thread steve harley
on 2014-09-13 2:18 Bill wrote https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY7SNnBCDS8&feature=youtu.be I'm quite serious, it's a cliched waste of time. initially read "Verse 4:19" and wonder what kind of apostasy you were up to ;?> your launch site turned into a nice abstract aerial landscape once the ro

Re: PESO - Dahlgren Chapel

2014-09-14 Thread Mark C
As typos go that was bad even by my standards! On 9/14/2014 5:15 PM, P.J. Alling wrote: I kinda liked hicked better, there was a air of mystery about it... On 9/14/2014 3:35 PM, Mark C wrote: What I meant to say was... we HIKED the trail a bit, being ~100 yards... Mark On 9/14/2014 3:31 PM,

Re: PESO - Dahlgren Chapel

2014-09-14 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Christine! I wound up going a little heavier than I planned, but generally kept it light. I went with the Field Bag / Tech Bag approach that you mentioned. The field bag held the K-3 with DA 17-70, IR K10D with 40mm XR attached, plus the Takumar-F 70-200 and DFA 100mm macro. For the

Re: PESO - Dahlgren Chapel

2014-09-14 Thread Rick Womer
Very striking, and a nice composition, Mark. Rick On Sep 14, 2014, at 3:31 PM, Mark C wrote: > Back from my trip to Maryland. Here's a snapshot of a 19th century chapel > that rests adjacent to the Appalachian Trail is western MD. My wife and I > hicked the trail a bit yesterday... "a bit" = ~

Re: OT or maybe OT New Camera News.

2014-09-14 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting "P.J. Alling" : I found this while looking for something entirely different. http://newcameranews.com/2014/01/15/steve-stonewall-speaks-to-cameras/ and even better, just in case you wondered where the 645z came from (the horror, the horror). http://newcameranews.com/2014/04/15/the-

Re: PESO - Dahlgren Chapel

2014-09-14 Thread P.J. Alling
I kinda liked hicked better, there was a air of mystery about it... On 9/14/2014 3:35 PM, Mark C wrote: What I meant to say was... we HIKED the trail a bit, being ~100 yards... Mark On 9/14/2014 3:31 PM, Mark C wrote: Back from my trip to Maryland. Here's a snapshot of a 19th century chapel t

Re: PESO - Dahlgren Chapel

2014-09-14 Thread Mark C
Thanks, Paul! I seem to gravitate to IR when on the road. Mark On 9/14/2014 3:42 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Superb! IR served you well here. Paul via phone On Sep 14, 2014, at 3:31 PM, Mark C wrote: Back from my trip to Maryland. Here's a snapshot of a 19th century chapel that rests adjace

Re: PESO - Dahlgren Chapel

2014-09-14 Thread Christine Aguila
That's beautiful, Mark--truly it is, but what I really want to know is what gear you took. How light did you end up going? :-). Anyway, in all seriousness, the photo is lovely--composition, light, texture all great. Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad > On Sep 14, 2014, at 2:31 PM, Mark

Re: "100% reliable rumor" 46MP Sony FF Sensor

2014-09-14 Thread Toralf Lund
On 14/09/14 19:46, Larry Colen wrote: Toralf Lund wrote: On 14/09/14 16:31, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Zos, I guess, you were asking about the reference to the effective resolution of the lenses combined with a sensor. Here is the link: http://petapixel.com/2014/09/04/why-i-want-to-switch-to-nik

Re: More Hawaii photos

2014-09-14 Thread Ann Sanfedele
ok all is forgiven ann On 9/14/2014 14:00, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: The shot of everyone at the rail was nominally at three minutes to sunrise... Sunrise Itself is far more difficult to process unless it's going to look like any other sunrise. I have a few exposures but they'll wait until I'm h

Re: Surgery Outcome

2014-09-14 Thread James King
Keep your chin up, Paul, and know that all of us PDMLers are pulling for Marlene, you, and your family during this difficult time. Regards, Jim > -Original Message- > From: Paul Stenquist > Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2014 11:42 PM > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: Surger

Re: PESO - Dahlgren Chapel

2014-09-14 Thread Paul Stenquist
Superb! IR served you well here. Paul via phone > On Sep 14, 2014, at 3:31 PM, Mark C wrote: > > Back from my trip to Maryland. Here's a snapshot of a 19th century chapel > that rests adjacent to the Appalachian Trail is western MD. My wife and I > hicked the trail a bit yesterday... "a bit"

Re: PESO - Dahlgren Chapel

2014-09-14 Thread Mark C
What I meant to say was... we HIKED the trail a bit, being ~100 yards... Mark On 9/14/2014 3:31 PM, Mark C wrote: Back from my trip to Maryland. Here's a snapshot of a 19th century chapel that rests adjacent to the Appalachian Trail is western MD. My wife and I hicked the trail a bit yesterday

PESO - Dahlgren Chapel

2014-09-14 Thread Mark C
Back from my trip to Maryland. Here's a snapshot of a 19th century chapel that rests adjacent to the Appalachian Trail is western MD. My wife and I hicked the trail a bit yesterday... "a bit" = ~100 :-) http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/dahlgren-chapel IR Converted Pentax K10D w

Re: More Hawaii photos

2014-09-14 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
The shot of everyone at the rail was nominally at three minutes to sunrise... Sunrise Itself is far more difficult to process unless it's going to look like any other sunrise. I have a few exposures but they'll wait until I'm home and have LR to work with on the raw files. :-) Godfrey > On Se

Re: "100% reliable rumor" 46MP Sony FF Sensor

2014-09-14 Thread Larry Colen
Toralf Lund wrote: On 14/09/14 16:31, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Zos, I guess, you were asking about the reference to the effective resolution of the lenses combined with a sensor. Here is the link: http://petapixel.com/2014/09/04/why-i-want-to-switch-to-nikon-but-cant-tony-northrup-throws-gas-on

Re: More Hawaii photos

2014-09-14 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I don't see a sunrise pic there... nice pano later in the day - did you not do sunrise? or didn't get one loaded? Like the carp shot a On 9/14/2014 12:57, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Yesterday, went to the peak of Haleakala to see the sunrise. It was was cold but breathtaking. Photos added to the

Re: More Hawaii photos

2014-09-14 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very nice image. Haleakala at sunrise is one of the great travel experiences. I have done it a number of times, and been blown away every time. I have also gone up at mid-day, when the colors is the crater are more vivid. Maui no ka oi! Can't wait to return there this winter. Dan Matyola http

Re: "100% reliable rumor" 46MP Sony FF Sensor

2014-09-14 Thread Toralf Lund
On 14/09/14 16:31, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Zos, I guess, you were asking about the reference to the effective resolution of the lenses combined with a sensor. Here is the link: http://petapixel.com/2014/09/04/why-i-want-to-switch-to-nikon-but-cant-tony-northrup-throws-gas-on-the-canikon-debate/

More Hawaii photos

2014-09-14 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Yesterday, went to the peak of Haleakala to see the sunrise. It was was cold but breathtaking. Photos added to the previous set... https://www.dropbox.com/sh/sh2ajmslfukz0b1/AADWehd6Wvs3I0hH_HAxezfHa?dl=0 Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

OT or maybe OT New Camera News.

2014-09-14 Thread P.J. Alling
I found this while looking for something entirely different. http://newcameranews.com/2014/01/15/steve-stonewall-speaks-to-cameras/ and even better, just in case you wondered where the 645z came from (the horror, the horror). http://newcameranews.com/2014/04/15/the-shocking-truth-behind-the-p

Re: Surgery Outcome

2014-09-14 Thread Mark C
I've been travelling this past week and off list - I'm sorry to see this and your earlier post. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Marlene. Mark On 9/13/2014 5:42 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: The surgery took five hours, longer than expected. The doc found a number of affected lymph nodes,

Re: Surgery Outcome

2014-09-14 Thread Doug Brewer
oh, this is disheartening. I'm sorry it hasn't gone as well as it could have. I will lend my voice to those who express hope and strength as you and Marlene deal with her situation. Please don't hesitate to ask if she needs someone to talk to during treatments. In the meantime, keep positive and fi

Re: Surgery Outcome

2014-09-14 Thread Christine Aguila
I agree. Frank put it just right! Sending big Chicago hugs to Marlene and Paul and all the Stenquists. Darrel and I have all of you in our thoughts. Christine On Sep 14, 2014, at 9:38 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: > On 13/9/14, knarf, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> I've said it before and I

Re: Surgery Outcome

2014-09-14 Thread Christine Aguila
On Sep 13, 2014, at 7:55 PM, John Coyle wrote: > It's very difficult when results are not as promising as one hoped for: > please keep being optimistic > and supportive. > Not wishing to tap the well of PDML sympathy too far, I face a similar > situation: my daughter has a > mass on the pancre

Re: Surgery Outcome

2014-09-14 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 13/9/14, knarf, discombobulated, unleashed: >I've said it before and I'll say it again, Marlene couldn't have a >better man by her side to help her pull through this. And Gracie >couldn't have a better grandad to give her the support, love and clarity >that she needs right now. > >With so much

Re: "100% reliable rumor" 46MP Sony FF Sensor

2014-09-14 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Zos, I guess, you were asking about the reference to the effective resolution of the lenses combined with a sensor. Here is the link: http://petapixel.com/2014/09/04/why-i-want-to-switch-to-nikon-but-cant-tony-northrup-throws-gas-on-the-canikon-debate/ (from the thread "OT? In case you are ha

Re: Surgery Outcome

2014-09-14 Thread David J Brooks
Our thoughts are with you both Dave On Sat, Sep 13, 2014 at 5:42 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > The surgery took five hours, longer than expected. The doc found a number of > affected lymph nodes, including one close to the aorta, so a lot of precise > work was required. He also found a second