Re: Waist level viewfinder question

Bill wrote: Don't forget that the K3 has the option of using a smart phone as a viewfinder. I've found this to be quite useful from time to time. I was going to suggest a flu card and your smartphone. bill -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (postbox on min4est) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss M

Re: OT Peso first blowing

Looks freezing, something I have never experienced. Alan C -Original Message- From: David J Brooks Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2014 4:54 PM To: Pentax Discuss Subject: OT Peso first blowing Had just shy of a foot of snow last Thursday. Took the snow blower out fir the first time, AND u

Re: PESO 2014 - 321 - GDG

I wondered about a colour rendition - you must have read my mind. Spic & span - I wish they kept our parks like that. Alan C -Original Message- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2014 9:39 PM To: PAW Picture-A-Week project ; PDML List ; SeePhoto Talk ; BAPhotoShooters

Re: Peso-Feeding Shoveler

Another excellent image showing a lot of detail. There is a species of Shoveller in SA but not here (mostly in the Cape). Migratory Northern Shovellers have occasionally been observed. Alan C -Original Message- From: Jack Davis Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2014 9:24 PM To: PDML Subject

Re: PESO 2014 - 321 - GDG

I had been wondering what yesterdays one might look like in colour, now I know! Cheers, Dave > On Dec 15, 2014, at 8:39 am, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > > Thank you all for the comments on this latest set of photos. One more and > then I must get on to other tasks today… > Another from the park.

Re: Check out ""Six Photographs": René Burri" by PORT on Vimeo

Nice ! Totally professional, as I anticipated it would be. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Steve Cottrell" Subject: Re: Check out ""Six Photographs": René Burri" by PORT on Vimeo I did some quick mono effects in this:

Re: V. Maier Documentary & a tiny SURPRISE!

Amazon has it too - 15 bucks -p On 12/13/2014 10:36 PM, John Francis wrote: Just checked Netflix, and "Finding Vivian Maier" is available on DVD. -- Being old doesn't seem so old now that I'm old. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Waist level viewfinder question

Here's the less expensive choice...comes with adapters to fit a number of DSLRs. -p On 12/13/2014 10:38 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: Does anyone know of a waist level viewfinder that could be hooked up to the k3? Is there even such a capability? I did a quick search and couldn'

RE: Check out “"Six Photographs": René Burri” by PORT on Vimeo

Great stuff - a real photographer, but not afraid to use modern techniques, as in his manipulation of the "Re-opening of the Suez Canal" shot to enhance the story. He'd probably get fired for that today! John in Brisbane -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On

Re: PESO - Big Kiss

I'd find it offensive for the upskirt possibilities, if I didn't find it amusing for the same reason, it's another victory for perverts. On 12/14/2014 4:34 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: I don't know if ann finds the statue offensive for the reason that others have suggested the original photo is offen

Re: PESO - Big Kiss

> On Dec 14, 2014, at 4:34 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: > > I don't know if ann finds the statue offensive for the reason that others > have suggested the original photo is offensive, but I think all of those > statues are offensive because they're kitsch, as is the photo of the canyon > that sold f

Re: PESO - Big Kiss

I don't know if ann finds the statue offensive for the reason that others have suggested the original photo is offensive, but I think all of those statues are offensive because they're kitsch, as is the photo of the canyon that sold for several million dollars. Coincidentally Roger Scruton has

Re: PESO - Welcoming Light

Quoting Ann Sanfedele : "red filter" dark -- I like it That's what I was aiming for. Thanks, Ann. -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.n

Re: OT - Peter Lik has a better camera than anyone else ...

It looks like a kitchen from one of the "Case Study House" houses for Art & Architecture Magazine or some 1950s California prefab houses using industrial materials. Some of them were quite small, 800 - 1000 sq ft to fit on some tiny California building lots. On 12/14/2014 11:17 AM, Bob W-PDML wr

Re: PESO 2014 - 319 - GDG

Superb shot - the lighting on the trees is great, fabulous tonality. Excellent composition as well. Mark On 12/14/2014 12:46 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Another Saturday morning walk in the park. https://flic.kr/p/q7ML9w enjoy, Godfrey --- "The fact that nobody understands you doesn't

Re: PESO - Stinkbug II

Thanks, Jeff! On 12/13/2014 8:43 PM, Jeffery Johnson wrote: Nice stinkbug. Jeffery Johnson Photo Captures by Jeffery http://www.Facebook.com/photocapturesbyjeffery https://twitter.com/PhotoCaptures Bringing joy and happiness to lonely and depressed walls

Re: PESO - Stinkbug II

Thanks, Dan. These stink bugs are pretty ugly and true to their name, they smell bad too. But they are the only living insect I see these days. I found another yesterday... one every two weeks is manageable. Mark On 12/13/2014 7:19 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: That is a very ugly subject, bu

Re: PESO - Big Kiss

If I knew, I wouldn't have to ask. On 12/13/2014 6:55 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: If ya have to ask, ya don't know :-) ann On 12/13/2014 14:50, John wrote: What about it makes it offensive? On 12/12/2014 9:49 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Am I the only one that finds the sculptures a little offensi

PESO 2014 - 321 - GDG

Thank you all for the comments on this latest set of photos. One more and then I must get on to other tasks today… Another from the park. https://flic.kr/p/qnvkay enjoy! Godfrey -- "The fact that nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist." -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pd

Peso-Feeding Shoveler

Alan C identified these Shoveler ducks as, "The clowns of the duck world." This is not a post of one brought down by Winchester model 12, but one using that outsized beak to feed on the bottom of the preserve. Considered naming this, "No Survivors." The weather has me stuck inside, so no telli

Re: PESO 2014 - 319 - GDG

Nicely composed. I'd love to see this in color, in the spring! Rick On Dec 14, 2014, at 12:46 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > Another Saturday morning walk in the park. > > https://flic.kr/p/q7ML9w > > enjoy, > > Godfrey > --- > "The fact that nobody understands you doesn't make you an artis

Re: Waist level viewfinder question

> On Dec 14, 2014, at 10:59 AM, Bill wrote: > > On 14/12/2014 10:45 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: >> Big thanks everyone! The smaller one below looks like it could work, >> though the K3 isn’t listed as compatible. I’d have confirm it was >> compatible. I really like the ref converter A option

Re: Waist level viewfinder question

On 14/12/2014 11:29 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: On Dec 14, 2014, at 10:59 AM, Bill wrote: Don't forget that the K3 has the option of using a smart phone as a viewfinder. I've found this to be quite useful from time to time. It does!? I’ll have to find directions for this! Didn’t k

Re: Waist level viewfinder question

> On Dec 14, 2014, at 10:59 AM, Bill wrote: > > On 14/12/2014 10:45 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: >> Big thanks everyone! The smaller one below looks like it could work, >> though the K3 isn’t listed as compatible. I’d have confirm it was >> compatible. I really like the ref converter A option

Re: Check out ""Six Photographs": René Burri" by PORT on Vimeo

On 14/12/14, Christine Aguila, discombobulated, unleashed: >This is a fantastic explanation, Cotty, and just what I needed, so I >copy-pasted your response into some notes I've been making on video >production. Very grateful! The point about sound and light at location >versus post-production is

Re: Waist level viewfinder question

Now that I know it was called the Zigview, they're available... http://argraph.com/Zigview/page1/Zigview_page1.htm On 12/14/2014 11:45 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Big thanks everyone! The smaller one below looks like it could work, though the K3 isn’t listed as compatible. I’d have confirm

Re: PESO 2014 - 319 - GDG

Like this! J Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 14, 2014, at 8:17 AM, Ken Waller wrote: > > Interesting composition, well rendered. > > > -Original Message- >> From: Godfrey DiGiorgi >> Sent: Dec 14, 2014 12:46 A >> Subject: PESO 2014 - 319 - GDG >> >> Another Saturday morning walk in the

Re: Waist level viewfinder question

On 14/12/2014 10:45 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Big thanks everyone! The smaller one below looks like it could work, though the K3 isn’t listed as compatible. I’d have confirm it was compatible. I really like the ref converter A option even though it’s quite different than the option immediat

Re: OT Peso first blowing

Heavy duty stuff Dave. We haven't seen any snow yet. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Dec 14, 2014 at 8:54 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > Had just shy of a foot of snow last Thursday. Took the snow blower out > fir the first time, AND using my new thinsulate gloves. > > http://www.caughtinmotion.com/images/

Re: Waist level viewfinder question

A number of years ago, at least 8 maybe 10, there was a product that attached to the viewfinder that added an electronic screen that could be used waist level. It was named Z-something or other. Can't remember the specifications, but IIRC the attachment was native Nikon, with adapters for oth

Re: Waist level viewfinder question

Big thanks everyone! The smaller one below looks like it could work, though the K3 isn’t listed as compatible. I’d have confirm it was compatible. I really like the ref converter A option even though it’s quite different than the option immediately below. I may run down to Central Camera to

Re: Check out ""Six Photographs": René Burri" by PORT on Vimeo

This is a fantastic explanation, Cotty, and just what I needed, so I copy-pasted your response into some notes I’ve been making on video production. Very grateful! The point about sound and light at location versus post-production is key as is having made decisions about overall style effects

Re: Check out ""Six Photographs": René Burri" by PORT on Vimeo

On 14/12/14, Bob W-PDML, discombobulated, unleashed: >explaining everything makes it sound like bloody hard work that someone >should get paid for.\ _ / | (| __\\ _ () `| ()| | ().| (

Re: PESO - Stinkbug II

No such thing, stinkbugs are pretty nasty creatures, but it's a nice picture of a stinkbug. On 12/13/2014 8:43 PM, Jeffery Johnson wrote: Nice stinkbug. Jeffery Johnson Photo Captures by Jeffery http://www.Facebook.com/photocapturesbyjeffery https://twit

Re: Check out ""Six Photographs": René Burri" by PORT on Vimeo

On 14 Dec 2014, at 14:50, Steve Cottrell wrote: > > On 13/12/14, Christine Aguila, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> Thanks for posting, Eric. Of course Burri's comments and photos were >> interesting and excellent, but in equal measure, I was greatly struck by >> the lovely quality of the black

Re: PESO 2014 - 319 - GDG

Interesting composition, well rendered. -Original Message- >From: Godfrey DiGiorgi >Sent: Dec 14, 2014 12:46 A >Subject: PESO 2014 - 319 - GDG > >Another Saturday morning walk in the park. > > https://flic.kr/p/q7ML9w > >enjoy, > >Godfrey >--- > "The fact that nobody understands you d

Re: OT - Peter Lik has a better camera than anyone else ...

I'd love a kitchen like that, if only because it would mean my house was 10 times the size of this one! B > On 14 Dec 2014, at 14:54, Steve Cottrell wrote: > > On 13/12/14, Bob W-PDML, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> Thanks Christine. Worse things happen at sea. This will push me into >> g

Re: OT Peso first blowing

Serious looking gloves indeed, Dave! Jack :) - Original Message - From: "David J Brooks" To: "Pentax Discuss" Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2014 6:54:08 AM Subject: OT Peso first blowing Had just shy of a foot of snow last Thursday. Took the snow blower out fir the first time, AND using m

Re: PESO: CHORUS LINE

I've never bought into the idea of Intelligent Design, but those things make me believe in Friday Afternoon Design. Nice shot. B > On 14 Dec 2014, at 12:47, Alan C wrote: > > The all male subjects of this shot were about 100m distant so this is a heavy > crop at the limit of the FA 100-300

Re: PESO 2014 - 320 - GDG

I like the composition, tonality and light. A keeper. Paul > On Dec 14, 2014, at 10:11 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > > Another from Saturday Morning's walk, while having breakfast in the cafe with > friends. > > https://flic.kr/p/q84bof > > enjoy! > > Godfrey > > "Mars is the only known p

Re: PESO 2014 - 320 - GDG

well done Dave On Sun, Dec 14, 2014 at 10:11 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > Another from Saturday Morning's walk, while having breakfast in the cafe with > friends. > > https://flic.kr/p/q84bof > > enjoy! > > Godfrey > > "Mars is the only known planet inhabited entirely by robots." > > > -- >

Re: V. Maier Documentary & a tiny SURPRISE!

yayayay! Now I have to re-figure out my dvd player ann On 12/13/2014 23:39, Christine Aguila wrote: There ya go, Ann! Cheers, Christine Sent from my iPad On Dec 13, 2014, at 10:36 PM, John Francis wrote: Just checked Netflix, and "Finding Vivian Maier" is available on DVD. -- PDML Pent

PESO 2014 - 320 - GDG

Another from Saturday Morning's walk, while having breakfast in the cafe with friends. https://flic.kr/p/q84bof enjoy! Godfrey "Mars is the only known planet inhabited entirely by robots." -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UN

Re: PESO - Big Kiss

It was a celebration of the end of the most devastating war in modern history. Objections to the photo and the kiss are, in my opinion, a perfect example of political correctness run amok. The world need to take a deep breath and relax. Paul > On Dec 13, 2014, at 6:55 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote:

Re: Check out ""Six Photographs": René Burri" by PORT on Vimeo

I did some quick mono effects in this: (stef riding a bike) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production -- _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List P

Re: OT Peso first blowing

On 14/12/14, David J Brooks, discombobulated, unleashed: >Had just shy of a foot of snow last Thursday. Took the snow blower out >fir the first time, AND using my new thinsulate gloves. > >http://www.caughtinmotion.com/images/DSCF0016-a.jpg > > >Taken with a Vivitar cheapo p&s camera i bought for

Re: PESO 2014 - 318 - GDG

On 13/12/14, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: >A quick portrait of Jack during breakfast on Thursday morning ... > > https://flic.kr/p/qp9XWq > >enjoy! Nicely done. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production -- __

Re: OT - Peter Lik has a better camera than anyone else ...

On 13/12/14, Bob W-PDML, discombobulated, unleashed: >Thanks Christine. Worse things happen at sea. This will push me into >getting a proper kitchen at last. Excellent! Suggestion: -- Cheers,

OT Peso first blowing

Had just shy of a foot of snow last Thursday. Took the snow blower out fir the first time, AND using my new thinsulate gloves. http://www.caughtinmotion.com/images/DSCF0016-a.jpg Taken with a Vivitar cheapo p&s camera i bought for Liz. Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmo

Re: Check out ""Six Photographs": René Burri" by PORT on Vimeo

On 13/12/14, Christine Aguila, discombobulated, unleashed: >Thanks for posting, Eric. Of course Burri's comments and photos were >interesting and excellent, but in equal measure, I was greatly struck by >the lovely quality of the black and white video. The blacks were so >rich and the light eleg

Re: Difference M 2/35 mm, FA 2/35 mm, DA 2.4/35 mm

On 13/12/2014 9:32 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: I don't think its ever a good time. Worst case they perform admirably on the A7. I just checked. I've taken exactly 7 pictures with my FA35/2. All on the same day in 2007 of my dog in his kennel wearing a cone around his neck. Probably that was the d

Re: PESO - Big Kiss

Ann, It was a different time and place. The photo captured the exuberant reaction to victory over Japan. Almost everyone forgives the sailor. I spent 2-3 hours waiting at the sculpture in San Diego. Plenty of the older adults tried to recreate the pose. It was fun. Even a tour group of Japanese tee

Re: PESO: CHORUS LINE

I can just imagine their impression of the high kicking Radio City Rockets. Jack - Original Message - From: "Alan C" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2014 4:47:00 AM Subject: PESO: CHORUS LINE The all male subjects of this shot were about 100m distant so this i

Re: Waist level viewfinder question

Here's a smaller one. http://www.photoxgear.com/2009/11/aputure-gigtube-dslr-live-view-finder/ That would be kind of perfect for waist level street shooting. Nobody thinks you are shooting from a DSLR if it isn't at your eye. On Sun, Dec 14, 2014 at 8:56 AM, Zos Xavius wrote: > http://www.a

Re: Waist level viewfinder question

http://www.adorama.com/POMP7HD2.html That's one example. Its not exactly a cheap option, but for someone running video it is probably a good buy. On Sun, Dec 14, 2014 at 8:51 AM, Zos Xavius wrote: > you can buy small lcd screens that plug into the hotshoe and have hdmi > input. then you just run

Re: Waist level viewfinder question

you can buy small lcd screens that plug into the hotshoe and have hdmi input. then you just run an hdmi cable from your camera to the screen. go for something low res (480-720 max) because the output in live view isn't full HD anyways I don't think. I know the LCD on the back of the camera isn't HD

PESO: CHORUS LINE

The all male subjects of this shot were about 100m distant so this is a heavy crop at the limit of the FA 100-300. Lead singer on the left. The ladies were probably sitting! Unfortunately a little soft - I really need that DA 55-300. https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/15832716979/ Ala

Re: OT - London Exhibition pic of Stefan

Rightfully proud, I'd say, Cotty! Framing material very creative. Jack - Original Message - From: "Steve Cottrell" To: "pentax list" Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2014 4:05:09 AM Subject: OT - London Exhibition pic of Stefan Thank you to all who don

Re: Peso-Northern Shoveler

Well put, Alan! Thanks for commenting. Jack - Original Message - From: "Alan C" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2014 7:56:14 PM Subject: Re: Peso-Northern Shoveler Nice, Jack. The clown of the duck-world? Alan C -Original Message- From: Jack Davi

OT - London Exhibition pic of Stefan

Thank you to all who donated towards the exhibition space. My wife and I popped up to town in Thursday evening to find a large workshop-type exhibition space filled with the buzz of people young and old. After grabbing a red wine at the bar, we were whisked

Re: Waist level viewfinder question

El 14/12/2014 5:38, Christine Aguila escribió: Hi Everyone: Does anyone know of a waist level viewfinder that could be hooked up to the k3? Is there even such a capability? I did a quick search and couldn't find anything. Thought I'd give it a try here just in the off chance there is such s

Re: Difference M 2/35 mm, FA 2/35 mm, DA 2.4/35 mm

El 14/12/2014 0:01, Henk Terhell escribió: Ralf, Don't know about the DA 2.4/35, but there are data on the M 2/35 and FA 2/35 on Yoshihiko's site http://www.takinami.com/yoshihiko/photo/lens_test/pentax_35.html The FA 2/35 is one of my favorite lens so I have no need for the DA version. The FA

Re: PESO 2014 - 319 - GDG

That is very nice. I really like the lighting on the foreground trees. Cheers, Dave > On Dec 14, 2014, at 6:46 pm, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > > Another Saturday morning walk in the park. > > https://flic.kr/p/q7ML9w > > enjoy, > > Godfrey > --- > "The fact that nobody understands you does