Tokina 50-135

2008-10-06 Thread Tom Lesser
Greetings: I hope I am not being sacrilegious asking here about the Tokina version of the 50-135/2.8, but I'd really like this range in a lens with a tripod mount. Does anyone know whether Pentax is planning to offer the lens with a mount, or if not, where I can buy a Tokina? Thank yo

Re: Rechargable CR-V3 batteries for *ist-D

2006-12-20 Thread Tom Lesser
've never let me down, and I'm not aware of any other issues related to the lower voltage. I tend to charge just before a job, and again afterwards. Tom Lesser Frederick MD -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: B&H's weird ordering blackouts

2006-12-08 Thread Tom Lesser
good about sending out notices when they'll be down in observance of their religious holidays. Tom lesser Frederick MD -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: K10D WB system observations

2006-12-07 Thread Tom Lesser
tied up me and my computer, without causing the client too much distress. But if the camera will keep up in RAW, I agree, there's no point to shoot JPG, Tom Lesser Frederick MD -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: K10D and AF500FTZ Flash

2006-12-02 Thread Tom Lesser
I'm shooting, and make minor aperture adjustments to compensate. Tom Lesser Frederick MD On Dec 2, 2006, at 1:20 PM, Jostein Øksne wrote: > I have. > > The flash fires, but massive overexposure. :-( > > > Jostein > > > On 12/2/06, Mark Cassino <[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: Show in Japan

2006-10-17 Thread Tom Lesser
with this camera than with any other digital camera. Tom Lesser Frederick MD -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: printing on metallic paper?

2006-10-15 Thread Tom Lesser
that says "apply no corrections" (or something to that effect). Tom Lesser Frederick MD On Oct 15, 2006, at 6:58 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: > > > > Hello! > > Does anybody print photos on metallic paper? > If yes, - all pointers will be appreciated, in particular:

Re: AF500FTZ flash

2006-10-10 Thread Tom Lesser
Will both also work on the *istD? At any ISO setting? Are there 3rd party flashes that will work in P-TTL on D and K10D? Thanks Tom Lesser On Oct 10, 2006, at 8:45 AM, Adam Maas wrote: > Pentax. AF360FTZ or 540FTZ. > >> Any recommendations of specific brands/models of P

Re: AF500FTZ flash

2006-10-10 Thread Tom Lesser
Any recommendations of specific brands/models of P-TTL flashes? Thanks Tom Lesser On Oct 10, 2006, at 4:07 AM, Sylwester Pietrzyk wrote: > On 10.10.2006, at 09:20 , Patrick Genovese wrote: > >> Any ideas on how an AF500FTZ is expected to work with the K10D ? > Only in manu

Re: Quick question

2006-10-06 Thread Tom Lesser
Alaska and Hawaii. Tom Lesser On Oct 6, 2006, at 10:44 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: > Hi! > > People often say "lower 48" or "low 48" in regard to some of the United > States. What are the states that do not belong to low 48? > > Thanks. > > Boris &g

Re: you tube video

2006-09-30 Thread Tom Lesser
o-end? Is it something like 28-50, 50-80, 80-100, 100-135? And if there really are ranges, do they overlap; e.g. 28-50, 35-70, 50-100, 80-135??? Thank you Tom Lesser On Sep 30, 2006, at 10:15 AM, Adam Maas wrote: > What I've been doing is mostly at one end or the other, so > I&

Re: you tube video

2006-09-29 Thread Tom Lesser
Hi All: In the video about the K10D, the guy says you have to program-in the focal length of the lens you are using in order to invoke the shake reduction technology. What do you do for a zoom lens Tom Lesser Frederick MD On Sep 29, 2006, at 8:20 PM, Kevin Bailey wrote: > I believe

Re: Backfocus

2006-09-28 Thread Tom Lesser
just sent a bunch of images shot with 2 telephoto lenses to a customer service person at Pentax, and am awaiting a response from them. I may email the poster of those instructions in the meantime. Thanks again Tom Lesser On Sep 28, 2006, at 12:37 PM, Tim Øsleby wrote: > If you have a co

Re: Interview w/Pentax exec

2006-09-28 Thread Tom Lesser
Can't they stick with AA NiMH rechargeables (why do we need *another* dedicated battery?) and make it compatible with CF cards, too (the SD cards are just too small and easy to misplace) ??? Please! Tom Lesser Frederick MD And YES, YES, YES to the things below: On Sep 28, 2006, at 8:

Backfocus

2006-09-27 Thread Tom Lesser
Hi All: Do/did others have backfocus trouble with the *istD when it was new, and is/was there a fix? Thanks Tom Lesser Frederick MD -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: *istD creation dates on a Mac

2005-07-10 Thread Tom Lesser
alled Utility Dog. It will allow you to change creation date and time, but I can't figure out how to batch correct the creation date only (without also changing the creation time). Perhaps there's an upgrade that will allow this. Tom Lesser Frederick MD On Jul 10, 2005, at 12:01 PM,

Re: *istD creation dates on a Mac

2005-07-07 Thread Tom Lesser
Thank you. In the meantime, I'll check out iView. Tom On Jul 7, 2005, at 6:23 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: I've been informed that AppleScript can be made to do this, but it's not particularly straightforward and requires an add-on library from another developer. I might write a little applic

Re: *istD creation dates on a Mac

2005-07-07 Thread Tom Lesser
updating of the info in this field to reflect the date & time of the modification? Thank you Tom Lesser Frederick MD On Jul 7, 2005, at 2:52 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Is there an easy fix (software upgrade, Photoshop action or other software) that will put the correct data in the cor

Re: *istD creation dates on a Mac

2005-07-07 Thread Tom Lesser
ac-specific solutions? Thanks again Tom Lesser Frederick MD

*istD creation dates on a Mac

2005-07-07 Thread Tom Lesser
t data in the correct fields in all of these "views?" Thank you Tom Lesser Frederick MD

Re: Protection foil advice

2005-03-22 Thread Tom Lesser
s, it works OK. It's a little less clear than using nothing, but you can see well enough to check image content and the histogram. Tom Lesser Frederick MD On Mar 21, 2005, at 11:32 PM, David Savage wrote: G'day Peter, I think as long as it's not dripping wet when you apply it, you s

FS: SMC Pentax-A 15/3.5

2005-03-18 Thread Tom Lesser
e for occasional use in the ultra-wide range and of course, on the best offer I receive. I thought I'd offer it for sale here before I list it on eBay. Haven't made any photos showing it's condition, but will if there is an interest. Interested parties should contact me off list. T

*istD creation/modification dates

2005-03-15 Thread Tom Lesser
quot;Modified" field. Re: JPG files, Photoshop Browser shows correct Created and Modified dates/times, as do the Finder window and Get Info window. Why are dates and times wrong for RAW files? Is it a Pentax issue, a Mac issue, or a Photoshop issue? Thanks Tom Lesser Frederick MD

viewfinder magnifier

2005-02-20 Thread Tom Lesser
Hello all: Does anyone know whether there is a magnifier that will fit the viewfinder of the *istD? Thank you Tom Lesser Frederick MD