Test again.

2014-12-09 Thread P.J. Alling
Strange test message didn't show up in the archive, or come back. -- I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. -- Woody Allen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

test

2014-12-09 Thread P.J. Alling
Just a test, if you read this it's still just a test. -- I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. -- Woody Allen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

This is weird.

2014-12-09 Thread P.J. Alling
Has anyone else noticed that an occasional message just doesn't get to the PDML? -- I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. -- Woody Allen -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: This is weird.

2014-12-09 Thread P.J. Alling
Never mind, the intertubes are making a lier out of me. On 12/9/2014 9:24 AM, P.J. Alling wrote: Has anyone else noticed that an occasional message just doesn't get to the PDML? -- I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. --

Re: PESO - Welcoming Light

2014-12-09 Thread Ken Waller
Nice subject and composition. -Original Message- From: Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org Subject: PESO - Welcoming Light G'day all One of the problems when travelling is that you're often not at a location at the time of day you'd like. I would have liked to have been at Cape

Re: This is weird.

2014-12-09 Thread Ken Waller
Yes. -Original Message- From: P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com Subject: This is weird. Has anyone else noticed that an occasional message just doesn't get to the PDML? -- I don't want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. --

Re: Test again.

2014-12-09 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I received both of your test messages. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Dec 9, 2014 at 9:19 AM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Strange test message didn't show up in the archive, or come back. -- I don't want to achieve immortality through

Re: Test again.

2014-12-09 Thread P.J. Alling
I still don't know what happened to the original post, the first test didn't get into the archive for quite some time after the second test. If the post doesn't show up in a while I'll re post it. On 12/9/2014 11:07 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I received both of your test messages. Dan

Re: Reflections on using the Pentax 645Z [Part 2]

2014-12-09 Thread John
On 12/8/2014 9:31 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: On Mon, Dec 8, 2014 at 8:35 PM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Bruce Walker wrote: Thank you very much for sharing your personal experiences like this, Stan. This is especially appropriate for me as I've been considering the

Re: This is weird.

2014-12-09 Thread John
I've seen replies to messages appear before the original does. The original does eventually show up. On 12/9/2014 9:24 AM, P.J. Alling wrote: Has anyone else noticed that an occasional message just doesn't get to the PDML? -- Science - Questions we may never find answers for. Religion -

Re: Reflections on using the Pentax 645Z [Part 2]

2014-12-09 Thread Ken Waller
Stan, thanks for a thoughtful, practical review of this camera in light of your few months usage. I don't see the 645Z on the horizon for me. In fact, I'm interested in downsizing due to weight considerations. I presently carry a K3, 300mm FA, 200 mm f4 ED macro, 70-210mm F and a 16-50mm DA*

Re: PESO - Welcoming Light

2014-12-09 Thread Don Guthrie
I'm sure the color version is very good. I do think the BW does bring out the perspective and the dramatic shapes and thus generates a unique view of what I assume is a popular photo subject. Nice work. On 12/8/14 7:13 PM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 5 Date: Tue, 09 Dec 2014

Re: PESO - Grading Term Papers

2014-12-09 Thread Don Guthrie
I like the photo and never would have guessed professor. Yeah right. As I am married to a math prof. I will share the pic with her. On 12/8/14 7:13 PM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 9 Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2014 20:13:14 -0500 From: Rick Womerrickpic...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO - Grading Term Papers

2014-12-09 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Great pose and wonderful capture. Too bad about the ugly ventilator or whatever smack in the center of the scene. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Dec 8, 2014 at 8:13 PM, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: This one is for Mark, and my wife, and any

Re: PESO - Welcoming Light

2014-12-09 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is a fine image. I love the way the walkway enters from the LL corner and guides the eye right to the lighthouse. It makes a strong composition. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Dec 8, 2014 at 4:11 PM, Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote:

Re: PESO - Grading Term Papers

2014-12-09 Thread Igor PDML-StR
I've never graded homeworks or papers outdoors, as a TA or as a professor. However, my roommate in the grad school was surprised I was grading homeworks in front of a TV. I suspect that the reason could be to avoid distractions in the office. As for the vents and the cold weather, - it might

DPreview on 645z

2014-12-09 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Following Stan's example, DPreview has posted their impressions on 645z: http://www.dpreview.com/articles/0121577106/medium-well-done-two-takes-on-the-pentax-645z That's an interesting reading. (It is not important for this review, but I am surprised by the deep shadows around the eyes in the

Re: PESO - Grading Term Papers

2014-12-09 Thread Rick Womer
Thanks, Dan. I decided not to ask the guy to move to a more photogenic spot. I also wonder (as someone else speculated) if there was warm air coming out of those vents. Rick ds On Dec 9, 2014, at 1:44 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Great pose and wonderful capture. Too bad about the ugly

PESO - Effaced but Not Forgotten

2014-12-09 Thread Rick Womer
In the Woodland Cemetery, on my way to work last week. One can't read the name or dates anymore, but someone remembered to place a flag on Veterans' Day. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17920245size=lg (K-5, DA 40/2.8 LTD) Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: AC adapter for flash? peso included...

2014-12-09 Thread Christine Nielsen
Thanks, Bruce. I've cc'd Santa on this thread... here's hoping! ;) -c On Mon, Dec 8, 2014 at 9:11 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Christine, if you compare the Alien Bees with the D-Lites there's not too much difference, except the AB's are less expensive. But I'm going for

Re: AC adapter for flash? peso included...

2014-12-09 Thread Bruce Walker
You're welcome. Got my fingers crossed for you. And I remembered of another good reason in favour of the Einsteins: ultra-short flash durations (as short as 1/13,500 sec) for stopping action; eg: athletes, dancers leaps, and kids. :) On Tue, Dec 9, 2014 at 9:27 PM, Christine Nielsen

K3 shutter jammed

2014-12-09 Thread Juan Buhler
Hello all, This is my annual coming-out-of-lurking post :) Some time ago, I was shooting a time lapse with my K3 on a tripod. The camera was working great, as it has since I got it last January. I went to change the camera angle, and when I put it on live view to tweak the framing, the top part

Re: K3 shutter jammed

2014-12-09 Thread Mark C
I had a similar issue with a PZ-1p It was a mechanical problem with the shutter assembly itself. No repair possible and since the camera was pretty old when it happened no replacement shutter assembly was available either. Since the shutter is such a purely mechanical part of the camera,

PESO - Crane Fly (Extreme Macro) Question Re Macro Focusing Rails

2014-12-09 Thread Mark C
http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/extreme-macro-crane-fly Another test run with extreme macro - this one is a dessicated crane fly that who's remains I found on a windowsill this afternoon. This was taken with an Otamat 20mm f1.7 on extension for roughly 4.5x lifesized. 48

Re: K3 shutter jammed

2014-12-09 Thread Zos Xavius
My much abused old K-7 sometimes develops a power fault and only takes half frames. A few power cycles clears it. That's not going to fix your problem though unfortunately. The only fix is likely to replace the shutter. Sounds like yours went bad. That camera is totally under warranty and you

Re: PESO - Welcoming Light

2014-12-09 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com: G'day Brian, Compositionally lovely; but methinks the sky is way too dark--I can almost hear the Crack of Doom. Well - that stretch of coast isn't called the 'Shipwreck Coast' for nothing :-) Thanks for the insight, Rick, but I like the dark

Re: PESO - Welcoming Light

2014-12-09 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net: I like this, Brian. I think the perspective is very well chosen. Your choice of shooting from the walkway to allow the right hand rail to lead the eye, works. Thanks, Jack. Much appreciated. Cheers Brian ++ Brian

Re: PESO - Welcoming Light

2014-12-09 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com: I'm sure the color version is very good. I do think the BW does bring out the perspective and the dramatic shapes and thus generates a unique view of what I assume is a popular photo subject. Nice work. Yes - very popular. Thanks for the comment

Re: PESO - Welcoming Light

2014-12-09 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com: That is a fine image. I love the way the walkway enters from the LL corner and guides the eye right to the lighthouse. It makes a strong composition. Thanks, Dan. Yes - the walkway certainly helped the composition. Cheers Brian

Re: PESO - Welcoming Light

2014-12-09 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com: Nice subject and composition. Thanks, Ken. I appreciate the comment. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -Original Message- From: Brian Walters

PESO: St. Kilda Pier

2014-12-09 Thread David Mann
We took a walk along the pier in St. Kilda. http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/839/#peso Cheers, Dave -- 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: PESO -- Moxie Squared

2014-12-09 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com: When I first noticed this, I thought Moxie moved their Headquarters from Maine to Connecticut, (for those of you who don't know Moxie®, is a, truly, old fashioned, carbonated soft drink, and a New England tradition, the best thing I can say

Re: PESO - Grading Term Papers

2014-12-09 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com: This one is for Mark, and my wife, and any other professors in the crowd: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17919255size=lg Why he chooses outdoors on a raw 40F/4C day to do it, I have no idea. Them perfessers is purdy weird. It looks as if