Re: OT: Go Pro

2015-01-02 Thread David Mann
On Jan 3, 2015, at 5:12 am, Steve Cottrell wrote: > In broadcast TV all material is shot in interlaced (hence 1080i) and > broadcast interlaced. Cathode ray tube TVs display interlaced images. > All LCD and LED and Plasma TVs display progressive images - they > convert on the fly in real time to

FS Friday: m42 to Q adapter, F 100mm f2.8 Macro, A50 f1.7

2015-01-02 Thread Darren Addy
Greetings, Before this Friday gets away, I wanted to mention a few things that I found while digging. These need to go to someone who will give them a good home (after the exchange of funds, naturally). :) Happy to ship worldwide to PDML members. Prices are plus actual shipping charges. I've got

Re: PESO - Strand's Movie Camera

2015-01-02 Thread Rick Womer
Really sorry you didn't get here. You probably could have spent 2 days, not just one! HNY, in any case! Rick On Jan 2, 2015, at 8:14 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > Nice presentation of a "thing" - I would not have had the slightest idea of > what I was looking at if you had not stated it though.

PESO 2015 - 002 - GDG

2015-01-02 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Working my way through this set, one at a time. The order is a bit jumbled, however. ;-) https://flic.kr/p/pGYxxB enjoy, Godfrey --- "The fact that nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist." -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml

Re: PESO - Strand's Movie Camera

2015-01-02 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Nice presentation of a "thing" - I would not have had the slightest idea of what I was looking at if you had not stated it though. I love the shot of the people watching the Strand flick! - I think that is definitely the best of your museum shots. Rick, alas, I didn't get there today and won'

Re: PESO: Moon Over Wildcat

2015-01-02 Thread Rick Womer
On Jan 2, 2015, at 4:39 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > > I have a 4-stop ND filter but I hate the dark viewfinder it gives me. > (Also, I didn't have it with me at the time...) > I'm waiting for the Pentax mirrorless with an excellent EVF, and the capabilities of my K-5 (at least). (Another toke,

PESO - Strand's Movie Camera

2015-01-02 Thread Rick Womer
Last of the series: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17934442&size=lg Comments? Rick -- 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: OT: Go Pro

2015-01-02 Thread Steve Cottrell
Incidentally, as far as accessories go, the GoPro branded bits are pretty good, but one thing I wouldn't recommend is their suction cup mount. Instead, I have several of the Delkin mounts and they are absolutely bullet-proof: (links to amazon page) cheers -- PDML

Re: OT: Go Pro

2015-01-02 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 2/1/15, Igor PDML-StR, discombobulated, unleashed: >I think this short write-up covers the different frame rates+scan type >combination in a practically reasonable fashion: >http://www.steves-digicams.com/knowledge-center/video-frame- >rates-24p-25p-30p-60i.html Yep, good explainer

Re: OT: Go Pro

2015-01-02 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 2/1/15, J C OConnell, discombobulated, unleashed: >not quite, there is analog video which was/is NTSC and there is digital >video which is ATSC >which can be one of many formats either interlaced or progressive at >various resolutions >and frame rates. The GoPro does not support ATSC, so m

Re: OT: Go Pro

2015-01-02 Thread John
On 1/2/2015 8:20 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Does or has anyone on list use/used a Go Pro camera? Is so, what have you sued it for, and what do you like and dislike about it? Alimony! -- Science - Questions we may never find answers for. Religion - Answers we must never question. -- PDML P

Re: PESO: Moon Over Wildcat

2015-01-02 Thread Mark Roberts
John wrote: >On 1/2/2015 10:57 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: >> Jack Davis wrote: >> >>> Extremely well done, Mark! >>> This may have already been asked and answered, but I'm late getting here, >>> is this a stack focus? >> >> No stack focus here. It's a single shot, 1/6s at f/22 (ISO 80). At >> 100% m

Re: PESO: Moon Over Wildcat

2015-01-02 Thread John
On 1/2/2015 10:57 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: Jack Davis wrote: Extremely well done, Mark! This may have already been asked and answered, but I'm late getting here, is this a stack focus? No stack focus here. It's a single shot, 1/6s at f/22 (ISO 80). At 100% magnification the loss of resolution

Re: PESO: Moon Over Wildcat

2015-01-02 Thread John
FWIW, the black thing over the page that wants you to sign up is a script from pinimg.com NoScript blocked it & I had to temporarily allow it in order to see what you're talking about. On 1/1/2015 12:05 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Yes, Pinterest is very annoying for non-members. I was able to

Re: The PUG Continues into 2015 - January Countdown

2015-01-02 Thread John
On 1/2/2015 2:00 AM, P.J. Alling wrote: On 12/31/2014 5:44 PM, John wrote: On 12/30/2014 7:33 PM, Brian Walters wrote: It's early New Year's Eve here (11:30am, actually) but I expect to be otherwise engaged around midnight so... Happy 2015 to all. Now that the turkey has been consumed, the pu

Re: Happy New Year from Israel

2015-01-02 Thread John
On 1/1/2015 12:13 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: Wherever you are, have been or would be - let 2015 be prosperous, joyful and worry free. Boris Same to ya' -- Science - Questions we may never find answers for. Religion - Answers we must never question. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.

Re: OT: Go Pro

2015-01-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
On Fri, Jan 2, 2015 at 2:02 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: > I think this short write-up covers the different frame rates+scan type > combination in a practically reasonable fashion: > http://www.steves-digicams.com/knowledge-center/video-frame-rates-24p-25p-30p-60i.html Thanks for the helpful link, Ig

Re: Eric Weir can't send mail to the list

2015-01-02 Thread John
Moot by this point since he managed to resubscribe using gmail, but he told me in his email that he was using plain text. On 1/1/2015 2:49 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: Tell Eric to use Plain Text. Every other format gets recycled into youtube commenters. On Sat, Dec 27, 2014 at 9:39 AM, Stanley Halpi

Re: OT: Go Pro

2015-01-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thank you, Steve. That is most helpful. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Jan 2, 2015 at 11:12 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: > On 2/1/15, Daniel J. Matyola, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>Does or has anyone on list use/used a Go Pro camera? Is so, what have >>y

Re: OT: Go Pro

2015-01-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
On Fri, Jan 2, 2015 at 10:41 AM, Chris Mitchell wrote: > Ever the lawyer Dan! You caught me, Chris! I'm also a terrible typist! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSC

Re: Happy 2015 All.

2015-01-02 Thread John
You hold the little signboard up to your chin & wait for the flash, then you turn to your right and wait for the second one. On 12/31/2014 12:42 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: I am still trying to get a handle on this mug shot business. On 12/31/14 10:23 AM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 8 Dat

Re: Happy New Year from the List Guy

2015-01-02 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Jan 2, 2015 at 11:02 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Darn, K didn't see that! Instead I clicked o the hat image That is a lovely looking hat is'nt it.:-) Dave and went > right to the main subscription page. Duh! > > Thanks for pointing it out to my tired old eyes. > > Dan Matyola > http

Re: OT: Go Pro

2015-01-02 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Steve Cottrell Fri, 02 Jan 2015 08:15:22 -0800 On 2/1/15, Steve Cottrell, discombobulated, unleashed: >24p will produce 24 separate images in one second of video. 24i will >produce 24 frames of 2-fields each = 48 separate images in one second of >video. The 24p will be a bit more 'jittery' giv

Re: OT: Go Pro

2015-01-02 Thread Bill
On 02/01/2015 7:20 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Does or has anyone on list use/used a Go Pro camera? Is so, what have you sued it for, and what do you like and dislike about it? Can't you lawyers ever think of anything else? bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.

Re: OT: Go Pro

2015-01-02 Thread J C OConnell
not quite, there is analog video which was/is NTSC and there is digital video which is ATSC which can be one of many formats either interlaced or progressive at various resolutions and frame rates. jco On 1/2/2015 11:12 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 2/1/15, Daniel J. Matyola, discombobulated,

Re: PESO: Moon Over Wildcat

2015-01-02 Thread Jack Davis
"...and a good sturdy tripod." As I'm sure your aware, you'd have to change camera brands to get to a 50 ISO. Certainly a scene that benefited from your skill. Jack - Original Message - From: "Mark Roberts" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Friday, January 2, 2015 7:57:36 AM Subject:

Re: OT: Go Pro

2015-01-02 Thread Jack Davis
Good'n, Chris! Jack - Original Message - From: "Chris Mitchell" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Friday, January 2, 2015 7:41:45 AM Subject: Re: OT: Go Pro > Does or has anyone on list use/used a Go Pro camera? Is so, what have > you sued it for, and what do you like and dislike a

Re: OT: Go Pro

2015-01-02 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 2/1/15, Steve Cottrell, discombobulated, unleashed: >24p will produce 24 separate images in one second of video. 24i will >produce 24 frames of 2-fields each = 48 separate images in one second of >video. The 24p will be a bit more 'jittery' giving a film-like look. 24i >will be a smoother 'vide

Re: OT: Go Pro

2015-01-02 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 2/1/15, Daniel J. Matyola, discombobulated, unleashed: >Does or has anyone on list use/used a Go Pro camera? Is so, what have >you sued it for, and what do you like and dislike about it? > >Any tips about how to use and operate it to advantage would be appreciated. Now there's a thing. Hints

Re: Happy New Year from the List Guy

2015-01-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Darn, K didn't see that! Instead I clicked o the hat image and went right to the main subscription page. Duh! Thanks for pointing it out to my tired old eyes. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Jan 2, 2015 at 10:49 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > Worked for me

Re: PESO: Moon Over Wildcat

2015-01-02 Thread Mark Roberts
Jack Davis wrote: >Extremely well done, Mark! >This may have already been asked and answered, but I'm late getting here, is >this a stack focus? No stack focus here. It's a single shot, 1/6s at f/22 (ISO 80). At 100% magnification the loss of resolution due to diffraction is noticeable, but wit

Re: Happy New Year from the List Guy

2015-01-02 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Worked for me. Button on lower left. Put in donation amt and password, click pay, done. :-) Thanks for keeping it going, Doug! Godfrey > On Jan 2, 2015, at 4:35 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > I'm sorry, Doug, I clicked the link in you email but I didn't see the > place for donations there,

Re: OT: Go Pro

2015-01-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
> Does or has anyone on list use/used a Go Pro camera? Is so, what have > you sued it for, and what do you like and dislike about it? Ever the lawyer Dan! Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please vi

Re: PESO: Moon Over Wildcat

2015-01-02 Thread Jack Davis
Extremely well done, Mark! This may have already been asked and answered, but I'm late getting here, is this a stack focus? Jack - Original Message - From: "Mark Roberts" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Thursday, January 1, 2015 9:44:35 AM Subject: Re: PESO: Moon Over Wildcat Bo

Re: The last PAW (delurking i little).

2015-01-02 Thread Jack Davis
Really well done lot, Dag! Thoroughly enjoyed the creativity. Jack - Original Message - From: "DagT" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Thursday, January 1, 2015 3:34:53 PM Subject: Re: The last PAW (delurking i little). Maybe :-) Although Iḿ afraid it might be a bit booring and I´m

OT: Go Pro

2015-01-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I have acquired a used Go Pro Hero 3. I intend to use it for certain parts of my winter trip to Maui, such a Kayaking and Outrigger Canoe trips and drive up the mountain. I thought it might also be useful this spring, when we are venturing off to Japan, with a brief stop in China. Does or has an

Re: Sunrise over Mission Beach

2015-01-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Lovely scene, Bob, very well captured! Where is Mission Beach? Up towards La Jolla? San Diego is one of my favorite US cities, although I haven't been there for a while. It may be the only spot in the country with weather to match that of Maui! We are planning to spend a couple of days in the

Re: Happy New Year from the List Guy

2015-01-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I'm sorry, Doug, I clicked the link in you email but I didn't see the place for donations there, just the list membership info. Where do we donate to the common cause? Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Jan 2, 2015 at 2:54 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: > On 1/1/15,