Compressed DNG and PPL3

2006-11-22 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Hi all, Can any K10D user do a favor for me? I have lots of compressed DNG files from my DS, made by Adobe DNG Converter from native PEF's. As all Pentax Photo Laboratory versions before K10D didn;t support DNG format - I couldn't open them at all. Now - the DNG is officially supported, but

Re: Compressed DNG and PPL3

2006-11-22 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
David Savage wrote: You can try yourself. Pentax Photo Lab 3 is downloadable from the Pentax USA Japan websites. Yes, but it's version 3.02 released this summer, supplied with K100D. I have it installed, it doesn't read DNG files at all (no matter compressed or not). Or maybe I am

Re: 77mm Ltd autofocus speed ?

2006-09-06 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Thanks for all your replies. On 9/6/06, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If you want, we can exchange your black one for my silver one ;-)... Perhaps it will put your mind at ease ;-). I am afraid it's too late - mine has already been presented in a court during my divorce case ;-)

77mm Ltd autofocus speed ?

2006-09-05 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Hi all, I've recently bought a 77mm Limited lens - what a black beauty! Today I compared the AF to my other lenses. And I am concerned about AF speed - it is noticeably slower than with FA 50/1.4 and FA 35/2. It is accurate, but slower. Manual focus action is extremely pleasant, tighter than the

Re: What's so different about the PEFs from a K100D?

2006-08-07 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Ralf R. Radermacher wrote: a friend came along today to show me his new K100D and a few shots he'd taken with it. Turned out that neither CS2 nor Lightroom read the PEFs from a K100D. Given that they're the same resolution and pixel count, I don't quite see why that should be. Use my tool:

Re: What's so different about the PEFs from a K100D?

2006-08-07 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Made a typo. Correct link is: http://www.dojarek.com/pub/sam2pen.zip Jerry On 8/7/06, Jarek Dabrowski [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ralf R. Radermacher wrote: a friend came along today to show me his new K100D and a few shots he'd taken with it. Turned out that neither CS2 nor Lightroom read

Re: AF540FGZ?

2006-07-10 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: Has anyone got this flash yet? Tomorrow. Any comments? Not yet :-) Jerry -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

SMC-DA 12-24/4 on a film body

2006-07-06 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Hello PDML, Have anyone tried this ultra-wide baby on your film camera? I have. http://www.dojarek.com/da1224/pentax_12_24_on_film_body.html Now I love it even more. Regards, Jerry -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: SMCP-DA 12-24mm f/4.0 Lens

2006-06-29 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Bryan Vyhmeister wrote: Maybe I asked too much last time. Anyone using this lens? What do you think? Thank you. All pics in this gallery: http://www.dojarek.com/2april and those wide ones here: http://www.dojarek.com/slub were taken with DA 12-24/4. I love this lens. Jerry -- PDML

Re: OT help identifying Russian film?

2006-04-15 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Glenn napisał(a): I was wondering if any of the Russian-speaking list members could help me identify a roll of 120 film that came in a Lubitel 166U I just purchased. I'd like to at least find out if it's color or BW. Any help translating or pointing me to a website that might help would be

[EMAIL PROTECTED]

2006-03-15 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Sylwester Pietrzyk napisał(a): I asked a few questions about FA* 200/4 macro which was in stock in Poland a few days ago. I went there today unfortunately in store it turned out to be only A* 200/4 macro. As I wanted good performance at longer distances in such a lens and A* users told me that

Re: SMC DA 12-24/4 - request for RAW files

2006-02-20 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Boris Liberman napisał(a): Gentlemen, just to make sure you realise - pisat' in Russian (and probably Polish) has two meanings: to write and to urinate. In Polish - not. In this case I'd change this... probably. Jerry

SMC DA 12-24/4 - request for RAW files

2006-02-19 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Hello, I am currently planning to ruin my funds and go superwide with my DS. The choice is very limited, actually two lenses, SMC-DA 12-24/4 and Sigma 10-20/4-5.6 are available on the market (I don't want DA 10-17 Fisheye, at least I don't want it now :). The big advantages of Pentax are SMC

Re: SMC DA 12-24/4 - request for RAW files

2006-02-19 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Godfrey DiGiorgi napisał(a): I don't buy Sigma lenses due to the problems I've had with Sigma in the past. The DA12-24 would be my choice of those two, but I personally prefer the DA14/2.8. Here's a page with DA14 examples: http://homepage.mac.com/godders/14mm-examples/ Thanks - I've

Re: SMC DA 12-24/4 - request for RAW files

2006-02-19 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Paul Stenquist napisał(a): Hit the trigger too fast on that last one. I tried sending you some RAW files today, but my comcast mail program wouldn't take the *istD RAWs, which are 12 meg. The software said they were 17 meg. I'll try again with my other mail program. In the meantime, I have

Re: Value of SMC Pentax-M 24~35 F/3.5 Zoom

2005-11-08 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Shel Belinkoff napisał(a): Does anyone have an idea what the subject lens might be worth in EX + condition? Not a mark on it, glass clean and clear, even has the original PASSED sticker on it. Sold mine for $200 (eBay), KEH had it for ~$250. Very nice lens (on film). Jerry

Re: Small Pentax K lens test

2005-10-23 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Boris Liberman wrote: Jarek, this is wonderful test... Indeed Polish can be read with some thinking and practice having Russian as a base... Well, at least to some extent and bringing another Russian speaker (wife) along ;-). :) What are my options... I am leaning towards FAJ 18-35 lens

Re: Small Pentax K lens test

2005-10-23 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
William Robb wrote: Don't go for FAJ 18-35. I've never had it, but a full-frame lens starting from 18mm, for just over 100 bucks simply cannot be good. You should tey these things before forming opinions. I have a friend on Polish Pentax list who is completely disappointed with this lens

Re: Small Pentax K lens test

2005-10-22 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Jens Bladt napisał(a): Very intersting and well done test, Jerry. But why do you call it a K-lens test. There's no K-lenses involved, is there? Well, as far as I know, every lens with Pentax bayonet is used to be called K-mount lens. The mount evaluated from K to KAF2, but it is still

Re: Small Pentax K lens test

2005-10-21 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: 5) the 18-55 is not a bad performer; it just isn't quite as good as the others. Well, I think it can easily compete with 20-35/4, nobody is inspecting photos at 100%. It is maybe a bit worse than 20-35, but for sure not 4 times worse as the price is :) Jerry

Small Pentax K lens test

2005-10-20 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Hello, Just after purchasing DS - I decided to check it by running a small comparison between all the lenses that I currently have in my drawer :) I know that especially wide lenses are usually worse on digital body, thank on film, but the results are pretty interesting. Lenses compared: -

Re: Request for RAWs from FA 20-35/4

2005-08-16 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Thanks for all your comments. Don't be in hurry with these RAWs - I'll appreciate them anytime : Currently I have 20-35, and (if I buy DS) - I will not be able to afford 16-45. And, I will not sell 20-35, because I am not quitting film (slides !!) - this lens is excellent on 24x36. On the

Request for RAWs from FA 20-35/4

2005-08-15 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Hello PDML, As I read here before - some of you have SMC-FA 20-35/4 lens and use it with *istD(S). Can you send me some of your pictures taken with this lens (in RAW format) - I'd like to check how it works on digital body... I saw several very good reviews, now I'd like to see the proof :)

Re: Request for RAWs from FA 20-35/4

2005-08-15 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Jarek Dabrowski napisał(a): As I read here before - some of you have SMC-FA 20-35/4 lens and use it with *istD(S). Can you send me some of your pictures taken with this lens (in RAW format) - I'd like to check how it works on digital body... I saw several very good reviews, now I'd like

FS Friday: K 30/2.8, K 300/4, F50/1.7, A 50/2.8 Macro and other stuff

2005-06-03 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Hello I have some interesting Pentax stuff for sale: Pentax SF1 SF-1 autofocus SLR camera Pentax P30t SLR camera SMC Pentax K 30mm 1:2.8 lens, w/case SMC Pentax K 300mm 1:4 lens, w/case SMC Pentax-F 50mm 1:1.7 AF prime lens SMC Pentax-A 50mm 1:2.8 Macro lens 1:1 Macro 2x Teleconverter for

Re: JCO you're a bad man!

2005-05-28 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Don Sanderson wrote: No, no, no. You're bad for clicking faster than me! ;-) Take it easy, it's humor. You know, it's a joke son. Congrats, nice lens. Next week watch the same website... I'll be listing mine :) Jerry

Lens servicing/cleaning in NY area ?

2005-05-23 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Hello, I am looking for a place in NY area, to service and clean SMC 50/1.2 lens. Any recommendation appreciated. I would consider mail-in service too, so if you just know any good place in US - please, let me know. Regards Jerry

Re: How's that for a bargain

2005-03-17 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Boris Liberman wrote: Please look here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemrd=1item=3880938507 According to photos these 35/2 and 17mm lenses are screw mount Takumars, but this is still a good deal. Jerry

Re: Escalating Pentax lens prices

2005-03-09 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: Here's another top dollar sale. $580 for a K 85/1.8. Great lens, but I've never seen one bring that much.: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=4688item=3878670616rd=1 Beautiful set of images, as well. Well done. The seller is a PDMLer. But a quiet

WTB: Pentax 67 outfit

2005-02-19 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Hi all, Just few words: Want to buy Pentax 67 + TTL prism + 105/90 + 55 lenses in good condition. Contact me off list, if you have such an outfit for sale. Jerry

Photo lab recommendation / NYC / Medium format ?

2005-02-07 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Hi, I've just started my adventure with medium format photography... yes, it is big fun :) But, as I don't have any darkroom equipment yet, I am going to stay with the C-41/E-6 processes. Can anyone recommend a photo lab that will develop my film, and will make prints from it ? (square prints

Re: FS Friday: SMC Pentax-A 28-135 1:4 zoom and other stuff

2004-12-11 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Uytkownik cbwaters napisa: Thanks Jarek...I'd already bid on that one. Lost it too but it's *probably* not your fault... What do you mean by *probably* ? Jerry

FS Friday: SMC Pentax-A 28-135 1:4 zoom and other stuff

2004-12-10 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Hi PDML, Up for sale is quite rare lens, SMC-A 28-135/4 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3858126511 Auction ends tomorrow. Other items for sale: - SMC K 28/3.5, - SMC-A 35-105/3.5, - P3 body, - K1000 (non-working meter) + SMC-M 55/2 - original Pentax manual macro extension tubes

Re: Minolta lenses...

2004-12-10 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Jason Randolph wrote: He would prefer something with a zoom like 70-210 or similar (anything decent for birding photography), but they are on a tight budget so it would need to be affordable. I looked on ebay (keyword Maxxum lens) and am not seeing anything like that. The best value for money in

Re: Good normal lens for the *ist-en?

2004-11-29 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Nick Clark wrote: I use the Pentax 24mm f/2.8 SMC-A lens. I did use the Sigma 24mm f/1.8 before I got the Pentax, but prefer the compact size of the Pentax. I used mainly manual focus with the Sigma anyway, so don't miss the AF. Could you tell more about Sigma 24/1.8 performance (sharpness, and

FS Friday: SMC-F 24-50/4 wide zoom lens

2004-06-25 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Hello PDML, For sale, rare, wide-angle autofocus zoom lens SMC Pentax-F 24-50mm 1:4 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3823717946 Worldwide shipping. Auction ends on Tuesday. Regards, Jerry

FS Friday: SMC-FA 24-90 lens

2004-06-04 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Hello PDML, I am selling SMC Pentax-FA 24-90mm AL IF zoom lens: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3819343601 Worldwide shipping. Auction ends on Tuesday. Best regards, Jerry

FS Friday: Lenses SMC K 30/2.8 and SMC K 105/2.8

2004-05-28 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Hello PDML, I am selling two rare Pentax K lenses on eBay, SMC 30/2.8 and SMC 105/2.8. Worldwide shipping. SMC 30/2.8 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3818069552 SMC 105/2.8 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=3818070977 Auctions end on Tuesday. Regards Jerry

WTP: Front lens cap 52mm

2004-03-03 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Hello, I need the front lens cap for 52mm, but original Asahi Pentax only - to fit my K 50/1.4. Maybe somebody can sell it for a few $$$ ? Best Regards Jerry

FS: SMC Pentax-M 24-35mm 1:3.5 lens [eBay]

2004-01-13 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Hello, So far I was mainly silent reader of PDML, and, after reading some nice reviews here, I bought SMC-M 24-35 1:3.5 lens. Now I have to sell it :-( (I bought FA 24-90). Here is the link to eBay auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=2978833604 Auction ends Jan-19-04. If

Re: SMC Pentax-M 24-35mm 1:3.5 lens [eBay]

2004-01-13 Thread Jarek Dabrowski
Lukasz Kacperczyk wrote: It'd be nice, if you posted this auction also on the Polish Pentax Users Mailing List, don't you think, Jarek? :-) I am too shy ;-)... Well, I have never seen an ad on Polish List that comes from eBay auction. I didn't want to make a garbage there, but now... after your