Re: Hobart PDML-meet

2016-05-10 Thread Igor PDML-StR
I was slow to realize the obvious alternative title to the photo, but it caught up with me this morning: "Tasmanian devils" :-) And seeing Brian's and Henk's photos got me wanting to visit that "far-far-away" Island. Cheers, Igor On Mon, 9 May 2016, Igor

Re: Hobart PDML-meet

2016-05-10 Thread Igor PDML-StR
thing, even though I enjoyed some diagnostics cases. Rather, I loved Tom and Ray for their wit and nice humor. Tue May 10 02:27:21 EDT 2016 Larry Colen wrote: Igor PDML-StR wrote: Nice photo! You look like "Click and Clack" brothers. Actually, that's Click and Clack, the Tappe

Re: Bob Sullivan?

2016-05-09 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Bob last submitted to February PUG: http://pug.komkon.org/16feb/slides/BS-8IMGP3018_ed-1.html But his last posting to the list is dated October 27, 2015. Ghm... Mon May 9 16:20:43 EDT 2016 Larry Colen wrote: Interesting, I also recently realized that we hadn't heard from him in a while. On

Re: Camera bags.

2016-05-09 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Malcolm, I suspect you might be talking about a bag similar to my Tamrac bag that I bought and use just for local, car-based trips where I need the convenience of easy access to multiple cameras and/or lenses, and being able to lay down a camera with the attached flash. If I were buying a

Re: Hobart PDML-meet

2016-05-09 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Nice photo! You look like "Click and Clack" brothers. Igor PS. The reference is to a very popular US public radio show: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_and_Ray_Magliozzi PPS. While the main portion of that reference is based on the obvious phrase reference, the relation in the photo is some

Re: PESOs Central Coast trip

2016-05-07 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Larry Colen Sat, 07 May 2016 17:36:07 -0700 wrote: 2) When the lighting changes, photograph a color reference. Com'on! Nobody sees the colors you see anyway! ;-) 3) Clean the front element of your fisheye lens, particularly when shooting into the sky, i.e. any time you take a photo outdoor

Re: GESOs: Kids at the beach and Boomeria

2016-05-07 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Great job! I especially like the first shot from "Boomeria" (I guess you took it from a position on that "carousel"), and the girl on the slide. The B&W shot mentioned by Dan is also very nice. Igor On Sat, May 7, 2016 at 3:53 PM, Nicole Jacque wrote: Last weekend, Larry and I took my c

Re: Crocodiles are adapted for PDML

2016-05-06 Thread Igor PDML-StR
ake camera bags from the croc skins. Problems solved and a profit turned. Nope! PDML cormorants will talk the crocodiles to death and then skin them using an SD card. Cheers! Igor On Thu, 5 May 2016, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Of course, it was meant to be "adApted"... On Thu, 5 May

Re: Crocodiles are adapted for PDML

2016-05-05 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Of course, it was meant to be "adApted"... On Thu, 5 May 2016, Igor PDML-StR wrote: This suggests that crocodiles would do well on PDML: Crocodile eyes are built for lurking http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-36197656 Cheers! Igor Sent from mobile phone -- P

Crocodiles are adopted for PDML

2016-05-05 Thread Igor PDML-StR
This suggests that crocodiles would do well on PDML: Crocodile eyes are built for lurking http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-36197656 Cheers! Igor Sent from mobile phone -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: OT: Monitor Specs

2016-04-28 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Godfrey: That's a wonderfully formulated description. I wish I've seen it laid out this clearly many years ago, instead of collecting bits and pieces from various sources. BTW, for the benefit of Mark and others interested in the question: here is a nice illustration of various color gamut

Re: OT: Monitor Specs

2016-04-27 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Hdmi is digital, cha is analog. Hdmi-to-vga "adapter" actually needs to be a digital -to-analog converter. But IIRC, some video cards can send an analog signal if they sense a simple adapter. ... or something like that... I forgot the details. So, even if your video card can do that , your hdmi

Re: OT: Monitor Specs

2016-04-26 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Mark, It mihgt be obvious, but just in case: make sure you have chosen which connection would be common for your video card and the monitor. Dealing with adapters is possible but could be an extra headache. Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinf

Re: OT: Monitor Specs

2016-04-25 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Mark: I'd say that for being able to evaluate your colors better for printing on your Epson 3880, you'd want a wide gamut monitor (with Adobe RGB), even though that might occasionally create some artifacts with some products, as I mentioned. Basically, it comes to the fact that using a wide-g

Re: OT: Monitor Specs

2016-04-25 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Mark: Billions of colors and the gamut can be "orthogonal". Number of colors, - is the bit-ness, as you've already noted. That's essentially the number of gradations. The gamut determines the breadth (and height) of coverage. Think about some huge staircases, covering some large area, both l

Re: OT: Monitor Specs

2016-04-25 Thread Igor PDML-StR
more pronounced. Cheers, Igor PS. Mark S.: my condolences for your family loss. At least it brought a relief from suffering. On Sun, 24 Apr 2016, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Mark, I agree with Bruce and Rick, let me add some other thoughts. I've had Dell U2410 for some 5 years, and I'v

Re: OT: Monitor Specs

2016-04-24 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Mark, I agree with Bruce and Rick, let me add some other thoughts. I've had Dell U2410 for some 5 years, and I've been happy with it. The only thing I could've done differently is that I should've had something in 27". (But they were too expensive at that point.) Indeed, it is hard(er) to fin

Lyrid Meteor Shower -- in progress, but..

2016-04-21 Thread Igor PDML-StR
It looks like the condition is very unfavorable, at least in the US: http://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-lyrid-meteor-shower Here is where you can see it: http://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/meteor-shower/lyrids.html Good luck! Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Ma

Re: OT - Apple 'abandons' QuickTime on Windows

2016-04-19 Thread Igor PDML-StR
ollection. My last significant discussion of QuickTime was when I updated the "QuickTime File Format Specification" book (available on developer.apple.com) in Winter of 2011. G On Apr 19, 2016, at 1:01 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: One of the questions we discussed recently with Godfrey was Q

Re: OT - Apple 'abandons' QuickTime on Windows

2016-04-19 Thread Igor PDML-StR
x27;s discontinued, since any decent browser will handle video natively now. (I apologise if that's mentioned in the article, I haven't read it.) Cheers, Dave On Apr 18, 2016, at 7:27 AM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: One of the questions we discussed recently with Godfrey was Quick Ti

OT - Apple 'abandons' QuickTime on Windows

2016-04-17 Thread Igor PDML-StR
One of the questions we discussed recently with Godfrey was Quick Time. I thought that this information might be interesting to some pdmlers, including the part of vulnerability. Apple 'abandons' QuickTime on Windows http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36053672 Igor Sent from mobile phone

Re: DFA 159-450

2016-04-15 Thread Igor PDML-StR
It looks like Adorama and Amazon still have some @ $2k. Igor Sent from mobile phone Paul Stenquist Fri, 15 Apr 2016 06:10:21 -0700 Glad I bought this lens when I did. It’s now priced at $2496 at B&H. That’s a $600 increase. Wonder if it’s a mistake? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt

Re: PDML: Where are you located? (Lurkers also welcome to reply.)

2016-04-14 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Yep, we left from there within less than a week after meeting you... :-) Igor Sent from mobile phone Brian Walters Thu, 14 Apr 2016 14:52:55 -0700 wrote: On Fri, Apr 15, 2016, at 07:39 AM, Peter McIntosh wrote: Melbourne, Australia for me. Moved down from Sydney (out near Brian) about 6 years

Re: PDML: Where are you located? (Lurkers also welcome to reply.)

2016-04-14 Thread Igor PDML-StR
College Station, Texas is centrally located in the middle of three big cities: Houston, Austin, and Dallas. This is technically NoHo (for Ann and others who know the reference from NYC). ;-) But it is called Houston here, not Houston. :-) Cheers, Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PD

Re: Woo hoo! I'm teaching Digital Photography II next semester!

2016-04-11 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Despite working for many years in the higher-education system (albeit in the US), I was clueless and had to look up what "2.1" means... http://www.hotcoursesabroad.om/study-in-the-uk/applying-to-university/understanding-undergraduate-grading-system-in-uk/ Congrats on his completing the degree

Re: Looking for a Film Lab

2016-04-11 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Mark, Ever since I've got a portion of somebody else's film (Kodak which was very different even in appearance -- color -- from my Agfa) among my developed film, - I basically stopped allowing mine to be processed off site. I just looked, and all the places I used to use no longer process th

Re: PESO - 'Looking at you'

2016-04-11 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Ken, I would have thought that it would be hard to handhold this cute guy even if you capture it. :-) I observed an interesting effect with it: While viewing it on my laptop's screen, - in the size that it first appears on photo.net page, the face seems to be a bit too soft. If I click on it,

Re: PESOs - The ones the jury liked

2016-04-11 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Thank you, Jostein, for sharing these. I greatly enjoyed them. Sorry, I didn't get the first one of the 6. But that might be me. I also had good time watching the entire set. And I remember the pinguines from the Chicago's expo and the book. Igor On Mon, Apr 11, 2016 at 1:39 PM, Jostein

Re: Weird Photoshop error

2016-04-08 Thread Igor PDML-StR
I don't know if this is on Mac or Windows. I've seen more than on one occasion Photoshop (various versions) on Windows going nuts in different ways (sometimes refusing to start at all), due to its configuration file getting corrupted. Usually moving the configuration file to a different locati

Re: PESO - nightie night

2016-04-08 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Awful!.. ... This photo has an awful majesty! ;-) Igor Bruce Walker Thu, 07 Apr 2016 11:57:00 -0700 wrote: I took my Hurrell-esque ideas and applied them with a lady wearing vintage lingerie on Tuesday. A wonderful time was had by all. :) http://off-axis.brucemwalker.com/image/142416506852

Re: Bag Heaven in Europe

2016-04-07 Thread Igor PDML-StR
The bag looks sharp, but it would be too small for me (but I see how it fits your smallish Oly Pen kit). And the price is a bit too steep. But you are buying the looks and the feel. :-) Just in case someone is interested, - the same bag (and a black one) is available via the Australian res

Re: Exposing flowers, and other saturated colors

2016-04-06 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Larry, I've been experimenting with a few things based on the feedback I've got to my questions. One thing I see for sure is there is a big discrepancy of how different browsers treat the colorspace of the images. I opened one of the photos in 4 different browsers: Firefox - SlimJet Chrome

Re: More New Perversions

2016-04-03 Thread Igor PDML-StR
That got me to think: In photography, RAW does not clash with "well done", and both can be tasty at the same time. Igor Steve Cottrell Sun, 03 Apr 2016 14:04:05 -0700 wrote: I don't shoot RAW but I suppose one day I'll get there to have a play with that. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PD

OT - A-Muse-N-Dog

2016-04-03 Thread Igor PDML-StR
I thought that some PDMLers might like this story... .. or, maybe, strongly dislike it .. Childish it might look, I smiled while rea.. err. viewing it: http://www.zippla.net/funny-photos-of-dog/ Cheers, Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml

Re: Need help choosing 3 photos (GESO of a sort)

2016-04-03 Thread Igor PDML-StR
u might not remember, - I had posted this image some 8 years ago: http://www.komkon.org/~igor/PHOTOS/Argentina/IMGPa9855-jan08.jpg Again, thanks to all! Darren and Stan, I am yet to try your suggestions. Igor Steve Cottrell Sun, 03 Apr 2016 02:59:11 -0700 wrote: On 2/4/16, Igor PDML-StR, disc

Re: Need help choosing 3 photos (GESO of a sort)

2016-04-02 Thread Igor PDML-StR
PS. I forgot to mention that "none of the above" is also a valid response. :-) On Sat, 2 Apr 2016, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Hi All! I am trying to understand preferences of different people. Here are three different shots of flowers: http://42graphy.org/misc/FlowersToChoos

Need help choosing 3 photos (GESO of a sort)

2016-04-02 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Hi All! I am trying to understand preferences of different people. Here are three different shots of flowers: http://42graphy.org/misc/FlowersToChoose/ I would appreciate if you can tell me which of these three work or do not work for you. And, it would be especially valuable if you can say wh

PESO and Question about colorspace limitations

2016-04-02 Thread Igor PDML-StR
What do you do when the destination colorspace does not have the color you need? Let's say you have a photo, you look at the "soft proof" in LR (or in PS), and you see that the "center-piece" color is way out of the destination gamut. For example, I have the photo of this red flower http://4

Re: Extremely OT: Check your pulse if this performance doesn't give you goose pimples

2016-04-02 Thread Igor PDML-StR
I agree with you, Dan. I think there is a bit too much of pathos there. I just listened to that video and the one posted by Mark, and I had to go back "to the source" and make sure that I remember it correctly. I find some magic in the "beat" in the two voices, even when you can hear imperfec

Re: Boris PESO #16 - Seven Seas of Rhye

2016-04-01 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Boris, I greatly enjoyed this photo! It doesn't look as impressive when it is small. So, it has to be seen on the computer, when one can click on the photo and see it in a larger size. On the phone, it doesn't work (clicking bring up the next photo, at least in Opera on Android. It would b

Re: FS Friday

2016-04-01 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Mark, Just in case: it is 9:03 CDT now, and the URL you posted gives an error (with or without the question mark at the end). Igor Mark Stringer Fri, 01 Apr 2016 17:23:22 -0700 wrote: http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/191840005065? listing starts at 7p PDT There it is, my 77 limited. Thanks

Re: How to fly with a tripod

2016-04-01 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Stan, Having flown quite a lot in the past few years, both domestically and internationally, I've seen some stubborn and arrogant airline employees (gate agents and flight attendants). On one of the regional flights, the flight attendant was demanding to gate-side-check the bag even after i

Re: The marketing ploy of 4k video in new (Ricoh) cameras

2016-04-01 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Bruce, I am glad that it was helpful to you, even if such an indirect way. :-) I had seen a more detailed article earlier, probably in 2014. That was more technical, comparing more details, and essentially showing that 4k is mostly good for still images as opposed to the action videos. I could

Re: How to fly with a tripod

2016-04-01 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Godfrey DiGiorgi Fri, 01 Apr 2016 10:07:13 -0700 wrote: My best legs for travel are <...> MARK! :-) -- 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.

The marketing ploy of 4k video in new (Ricoh) cameras

2016-04-01 Thread Igor PDML-StR
As many other PDMLers, I just received the spam message from Ricoh about the new camera that produces "4k videos", WG-M2. And that's a big "selling point". (And in a way, it's an interesting camera, in part due to it's wide-angle lens...) What I am surprised is that it offers only 30 fps at

Re: How to fly with a tripod

2016-04-01 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Darren: I haven't taken any tripods (accept for Ultra Pod 2 that is tiny) on the airplane. If I did, I would be concerned on the elements of the head, such as adjustment handles (those that look as a stick with a knob at the end), - those could be bent if something heavy is placed on top of t

Re: OT: stuff does wear out

2016-03-31 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Stan, Your "send" button seems to be warn out so that it is stuck, producing triplets. :-) This reminded me an old story I heard from my father. In the Soviet Union, [one of] the first camera that allowed quick successive shots had automatic film advance and shutter cocking that was driven

Re: I'm surprised at the pricing

2016-03-30 Thread Igor PDML-StR
I remember that the going price for a new FA 50/1.4 was about $200-220 several years ago (before 2007?). At that point, the going price for a used one was somewhere between 100 and 200. At that point, I bought one via craigslist when a person agreed to mail to me from San Francisco. Very short

Re: Question: Commodity for oddity

2016-03-30 Thread Igor PDML-StR
tment in time setting up the the software. So, probably not a suggestion that would be a first choice. Mark On Tue, 29 Mar 2016, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Many thanks to everybody who responded with the suggestions. What I did not specify explicitly one necessary function: easy management of the p

Re: Question: Commodity for oddity

2016-03-29 Thread Igor PDML-StR
ction or password the album it appears that you need to subscribe to at least their next higher version for $10 a month. https://www.dropbox.com/sc/bi2hxei8tl95751/AADQngnE-xbW-jVHY5M4yiGQa -p On Tue, 29 Mar 2016, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Many thanks to everybody who responded with the sugges

Re: Question: Commodity for oddity

2016-03-29 Thread Igor PDML-StR
it allow "contained" albums (sets)? From what I see PDMLers posting here, it is usually a single photo or the "stream" of photos, but that might be just because people have been sharing single photos.. Cheers, Igor On Mon, 28 Mar 2016, Igor PDML-StR wrote: 1. Well.

Question: Commodity for oddity

2016-03-28 Thread Igor PDML-StR
1. Well... strictly speaking it's a service that I am looking for, but in a way so that it's a commodity... I'd like to ask if some PDMLers might have some suggestions for something that I am not aware of. I am looking for a free photo-hosting service that we allow two things: (1) convenient

Re: PESO and a question - Fluffy with amber

2016-03-28 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Thank you, Ann! I enjoyed reading the description on that page, as well as the exchange about keeping these creatures as pets. That caught my eye too. ... and I had mentioned here, on the list, that I'd kept a spider for several months as a sort of pet on the window ledge behind the kitchen

Re: PESO and a question - Fluffy with amber

2016-03-26 Thread Igor PDML-StR
wrote: a droplet sap from the treeis my guess.. which is, after all, where amber started Would like to know who the moth is :-) ann On Sat, 26 Mar 2016, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Today, I saw this creature: http://42graphy.org/misc/Moth_IR32058.jpg I was wondering if any PDMLers might guess wh

PESO and a question - Fluffy with amber

2016-03-26 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Today, I saw this creature: http://42graphy.org/misc/Moth_IR32058.jpg I was wondering if any PDMLers might guess what is that amber-like ball on it? Here is a "close-up" of it: http://42graphy.org/misc/Moth_IR32058.jpg All comments and suggestions are welcome! Igor -- PDML Pentax-Discuss M

Re: April PUG Countdown

2016-03-25 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Ann, I had that thought (about almost literal interpretation) running through my head at first, but then I quickly realized it was too banal. And for the more elaborate and interesting version of that idea, I am lacking the props and energy. Igor On 3/25/2016 10:21 AM, ann sanfedele wrot

Re: Pentax Full Frame Review (August 1981)

2016-03-23 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Mark: I doubt I would be in use 35 years from now. :-) Darren: Thanks for posting, - it was fun to read. It got me thinking: how much of the shutter accuracy measurements matter now? I.e., how accurate the shutter speed of the modern DSLRs is? I haven't seen those tests done for any of the di

Re: GESO: Swingset Lounge

2016-03-23 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Nicole, There are some nice photos there! Nice catches with the facial expressions and poses. IMGP0752.jpg is probably my favorite one from this set. In all this set, I like how you focus on the specific person/couple. That, IMO, makes it a more powerful shot. (You may have read, - I was comme

Re: Dying Computer - Solved!

2016-03-21 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Mark, Congrats! I am great that it was an easy part in the end. But it's weird. I would have expected that it would show up in the logs. That's why I suggested to look there. Cheers, Igor PS. So, you jumped from XP(?) to Win-10? Mark C Sun, 20 Mar 2016 15:24:06 -0700 wrote: Fer crying o

Re: PESO Stella D'Oro

2016-03-21 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Larry, That's an interesting set. The square crop is great! Overall, the photos of musicians in this set are more powerful when there is a single musician in the shot. The extra heads (especially those less clear) are distracting the attention. (e.g. LRC10655) LRC10717 is much stronger than

Re: PESO - b&w portrait of my wife as a Hollywood star

2016-03-21 Thread Igor PDML-StR
WOWnderful! Igor Bruce Walker Sun, 20 Mar 2016 12:04:30 -0700 wrote: A while back I got it in mind to explore the 1930's/1940's George Hurrell Hollywood glamour look and I kept pursuing it on and off until I got this shot of Louise last Thursday ... http://portfolio.brucemwalker.com/#!/inde

Re: Couldn't wait to get my new Pentax full-frame

2016-03-20 Thread Igor PDML-StR
about 1/10 the cost ofthe Zeise seems to be optically almost it's equal, and both are just amazingly good. On March 20, 2016 11:49:10 AM Igor PDML-StR wrote: But it is weightless with P-K. :-) It looks interesting, even though it is MF. Is something known about this brand/design (beyo

Re: Couldn't wait to get my new Pentax full-frame

2016-03-20 Thread Igor PDML-StR
But it is weightless with P-K. :-) It looks interesting, even though it is MF. Is something known about this brand/design (beyond what's written on this website)? What would make it competitive to Samyang/Rokinon 14/2.8? It's half a step(stop) faster. They've got some accessories... In any

Re: Photo math geekery: question about amplifying dof effects

2016-03-19 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Larry, are you sure? The entire world appears blurry... I guess it's time to sleep for me. :-) Cheers, Igor PS. As for my previous more mathematical response, - I was addressing your statement: "Likewise, given a good model of the lens (bokeh) it might also be possible to mathematically inc

OT - color printing and image limitations - for superheroes

2016-03-19 Thread Igor PDML-StR
I came across this essay about the way the superheroes look. I am not sure if it is all correct, but I found some assertions quite interesting from the technical point of view. In particular, the thought about the 4-color printing, lack of half-tones and how that affected the images drawn. h

Re: An odd K-5 problem

2016-03-19 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Rick, I am not sure. I can speculate that the difference could come from: 1) method of AF (isn't it different from LV and through viewfinder, - I forgot how it is for K5/K3). 2) number of sensor points used in the two cases. Also, Bill (or somebody else?) mentioned in this thread that some c

Re: An odd K-5 problem

2016-03-19 Thread Igor PDML-StR
MARK! Bill wrote on Thu Mar 17 23:36:51 EDT 2016: The AF on the K5 is like a whore turning her first trick. -- 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 direct

Re: An odd K-5 problem

2016-03-19 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Larry, I do not know what is _typical_ for different Pentax cameras and lenses, but from the general point of view, I fully agree with what David wrote. Think about it this way: you have a set of deviation parameters for the camera C1= {c1, c2, c3,c4, c5... }, and then a set of "coupled" (so

Photo math geekery: question about amplifying dof effects

2016-03-18 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Larry, I just wanted to comment on your statement about "it would in theory be possible to extract depth/distance information from the image.." I haven't thought about it too deeply, but my intuition tells me that you would be missing sufficient amount of information to be able to reconstitu

Re: PESO: Lake Tekapo

2016-03-15 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Dave, This photo is yet another "paradise-like"-looking postcard photo. I enjoyed it! Igor David Mann Tue, 15 Mar 2016 20:35:32 -0700 wrote: During the past year a new foot-bridge was built in Tekapo to make it easier to access the Church of the Good Shepherd. I'd been looking forward to

Re: OT - Drying PC?

2016-03-15 Thread Igor PDML-StR
at you can expect, and also what components you might want. HTH, Igor On Tue, 15 Mar 2016, Igor PDML-StR wrote: ... I haven't used them for desktops, but had bought 1 or 2 customized laptops from this shop: http://www.portableone.com/Custom-Desktops (And I had my laptop fixed couple of t

Re: The agony of computer upgrades

2016-03-15 Thread Igor PDML-StR
I feel your pain, Mark! I just recently installed a new server for Komkon (that among other things hosts PUG). Because of many functionalities, a bunch of different packages had to be installed and configured... (And the previous server was running for about 10[!] years! So there were plenty

Re: OT - Drying PC?

2016-03-15 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Mark, ( Sorry, it's a long message, but I wrote a single message to address several issues raised by you in this thread.) Sorry, I had missed the part that relates to beeping and that it still continues. That's the computer trying to blip the swearing words coming out of your mouth. :-)

Re: OT - Drying PC?

2016-03-15 Thread Igor PDML-StR
HAR, I was guessing what coolaid your computer had drunk... ;-) what you are describing might be consistent with the timeouts when Windows is waiting for a device to respond, - and that could be due to the damaged driver installation. Under "Administrative Tools" find "Event Viewer", and chec

Re: PESO - Little Gator

2016-03-15 Thread Igor PDML-StR
I've been debating with myself choosing the right phrase: It's a beauty! or It's a cutie! The blur of the water behind helps it to stand out despite the similarities of the colors. (You must've been very close to it to have that water OOF despite of f/8.) The only minor touch I'd consider is

Re: Shopping for 64GB SD cards

2016-03-12 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Larry, Silver-colored Samsung "pro" seemed to be consistently a reasonable deal with a _high quality_ and _speed_ in the past year or so. I haven't looked in the past 2 months. (I am more keen on this than on SanDisk lately.) Here is the current version of it: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/p

Re: OT: Amusing photos

2016-03-11 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Bill Thu, 10 Mar 2016 10:26:02 -0800 wrote: On 3/10/2016 12:07 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I must have missed the amusing ones. They are there, you just have to be 4 to appreciate them. I am 4.5 and I still appreciate some of them. ;-) Sorry guys and gals, while I am not getting some of

OT - about the sensor and "low-light" camera in S7 edge

2016-03-11 Thread Igor PDML-StR
I thought this would be of interest to some PDMLers. I've noticed TV ads about the low-light capabilities of the new Samsung flagman phone Galaxy s7 edge. So, I was curious "what's under the hood". It's interesting that they (finally!) used the "less is more" approach for the sensor that ha

Re: OT : Success! - the r2400 is up and running! (recovery from blocked heads)

2016-03-11 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Ann, Congrats! I feel happy for you and your success in this endeavor. Thanks for posting the feedback on the method, - I just sent the link to this post to my brother (earlier, I sent him the link to Darren's post). Igor ann sanfedele Fri, 11 Mar 2016 07:30:01 -0800 wrote: Thanks to Darr

Re: update on the new printer

2016-03-07 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Ann, I am neither of those three, but I will chime in as well. In my, even most severe case, when I needed 5+ cycles of head cleaning, none of the colors was missing completely, only certain areas of them. I am guessing that if the entire color is missing, it might be a sign that the clogging o

Re: update on the new printer

2016-03-07 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Jostein, It's probably the most popular brand of window (and kitchen counter) surface cleaner in the US: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windex "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" movie had a big reference to it. (Btw, that was a nice comedy, imho.) And I referred to that movie in my response as well. ("ol

Re: update on the new printer

2016-03-07 Thread Igor PDML-StR
some creative quoting, eh? What makes you think chemical solvents are any good on mouse droppings, Igor? Jostein Den 7. mars 2016 18.20.20 CET, skrev Igor PDML-StR : Jostein, I am sure some good solvent (good ol' Greek Windex?) will disolve those and will set you free! ;-) Cheers, Igor

Re: update on the new printer

2016-03-07 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Jostein, I am sure some good solvent (good ol' Greek Windex?) will disolve those and will set you free! ;-) Cheers, Igor Jostein Øksne Mon, 07 Mar 2016 01:18:06 -0800 wrote: ... collecting dust and mouse droppings, ... I believe I'm stuck with it for good... Jostein -- PDML Pentax-Di

Re: March PUG - Now available for your viewing pleasure!

2016-03-05 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Stan, In some way, I envy you. This year we haven't gotten a speck of snow. My daughter has been asking to see some snow... Igor Stanley Halpin Sat, 05 Mar 2016 08:34:47 -0800 wrote: On Mar 4, 2016, at 12:20 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: Stan, It's March! Time to wake u

Re: Acquired - r2400!! $350!!

2016-03-05 Thread Igor PDML-StR
On one hand, indeed these pigment inks tend to be more resistant to clogging than the "regular" ink. Very recently, I saw mentioning that it is because of the nozzle size difference, but I've never verified that fact. On another hand, in my 2880, if I haven't used it for 1-3 months, I have to

Re: March PUG - Now available for your viewing pleasure!

2016-03-04 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Stan, It's March! Time to wake up! Bz! ;) Igor Stanley Halpin Fri, 04 Mar 2016 07:32:35 -0800 wrote: Don’t know about “everyone”, but I am hibernating… stan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, plea

Re: PESO Jessica's smile

2016-03-01 Thread Igor PDML-StR
1 Mar 2016, Igor PDML-StR wrote: I enjoyed looking at this gallery. Somehow, the shots in the second half are on average stronger then in the first half. A few shots close to the beginning (with several couples) were missing the "focal point", i.e. they were giving just the overview,

Re: PESO Jessica's smile

2016-03-01 Thread Igor PDML-StR
I enjoyed looking at this gallery. Somehow, the shots in the second half are on average stronger then in the first half. A few shots close to the beginning (with several couples) were missing the "focal point", i.e. they were giving just the overview, which was also contributing to them being

Re: GESO February Best of

2016-03-01 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Larry, Some great shots there! Sorry, I am too tired today to write more details... And you were writing a self-depricating message instead of submitting some of these to the PDML-annual? Cheers, Igor On Mar 1, 2016, at 6:20 PM, Larry Colen wrote: I think that I've finally cleared

Re: Old [-ish] cameras collection(s).

2016-03-01 Thread Igor PDML-StR
via phone On Mar 1, 2016, at 3:13 AM, Toine wrote: I spotted camera's I actually used (long ago). Zenit-E, Zorki and Lomo LCA. The Zenit-E was my first SLR and got me hooked on photography. Toine On 1 March 2016 at 01:55, Igor PDML-StR wrote: While going through the photos for

Re: Old [-ish] cameras collection(s).

2016-02-29 Thread Igor PDML-StR
hoto was taken - I should do that... Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ On Mon, 29 Feb 2016, Igor PDML-StR wrote: While going through the photos for the PDML Annual, I bumped into a recent snapshot ta

Old [-ish] cameras collection(s).

2016-02-29 Thread Igor PDML-StR
While going through the photos for the PDML Annual, I bumped into a recent snapshot taken during a conference trip at a restaurant [!] in Irkutsk, Russia: http://42graphy.org/misc/Cameras/USSR_Cameras_IR20825.jpg All those cameras were produced in the former Soviet Union. The restaurant had

Aye Aye Captain! (PDML Annal)

2016-02-29 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Annal decisions, decisions... [sic!] I've just finalized those and submitted, with just over 3 hours to go.. There yee hav it matey, Agh! :-) Seeing at least 3 others who've submitted today, I am glad, I am not the only indecisive procrastinator. Agh! IgoRrr -- PDML Pentax-Di

Re: Balloon Scan Comparison

2016-02-27 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Christine, On my monitor (it was calibrated 2-3 months ago, but I think it is still in a good shape), - the colors of both images (in the comparison linked below) look a bit off. I am not 100% sure what should be tweaked, I think they are slightly blueish-greenish... Maybe you've tried tha

Re: About the roots of a problem with e-mail messages to the list

2016-02-26 Thread Igor PDML-StR
net (Google) groups. And here is a recent thread discussing Pentax K1 there: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rec.photo.digital/nHwuriadq7Q Igor steve harley Wed, 24 Feb 2016 14:34:12 -0800 wrote: On 2016-02-24 13:46 , Igor PDML-StR wrote: [Geek_Language On] When that happe

Re: March PUG Coubntdown

2016-02-26 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Even though we have at least two Marks, this is the same MARK! :-P (If Mark! would ever run for an office, he'll use "MARK!" as a part of his campaign.) Cheers, Igor ann sanfedele Fri, 26 Feb 2016 15:07:22 -0800 wrote: that's another MARK! :-) ann On 2/26/2016 5:54 PM, Brian Walters wrote

Re: Mac music file question

2016-02-26 Thread Igor PDML-StR
s are challenged. So, if someone here gets (got) spooked by my challenging style, -- sorry... Cheers, Igor mike wilson Fri, 26 Feb 2016 02:32:36 -0800 wrote: On 26 February 2016 at 08:50 Steve Cottrell wrote: On 26/2/16, Igor PDML-StR, discombobulated, unleashed: > >So, knowin

Re: Mac music file question

2016-02-25 Thread Igor PDML-StR
volous (if not wrong) statement. Igor Godfrey DiGiorgi Thu, 25 Feb 2016 19:04:27 -0800 wrote: It's completely irrelevant since iTunes will do the conversion properly, quickly, and without adding more software. There really is no more efficient or higher quality way to do this. G On Fe

Re: March PUG Coubntdown

2016-02-25 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Ann, On another hand, if one takes a photo just before the submission, that also should count as a rush hour... ;-=) I did suggest a more interesting variation on this theme, but it was not accepted by Brian: I appreciated the sequence (proximity) of some of the proposed themes, so I thought

Re: Mac music file question

2016-02-25 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Audacity on Windows allows to create a "chain", - essentially a script of actions, and then to apply to a set of files. So, it is a "batch" conversion. In my program, I have a chain MP3 Conversion (it may have come with the program, or maybe I've created it). It contains 3 lines: "Normalize"

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