Re: Wide angle lens question

2011-07-24 Thread Tony Cogan
At 01:06 PM 7/24/2011, you wrote: On Sat, Jul 23, 2011 at 03:20:35PM -0500, Tony Cogan wrote: I am currently using a Pentax FA28-70 f4 and a Sigma 17-35 F2.8. I would like to get a single lens that covers this same range; Is this just for use on a DSLR, or would you also want to use

Wide angle lens question

2011-07-23 Thread Tony Cogan
. I am currently using a Pentax FA28-70 f4 and a Sigma 17-35 F2.8. I would like to get a single lens that covers this same range; 17-70-ish. I'd like something a bit better than the consumer-grade and hopefully in the $300 to $400 range. What suggestions can you give me? Many thanks, Tony

Wide angle lens question

2011-07-23 Thread Tony Cogan
the consumer-grade and hopefully in the $300 to $400 range. What suggestions can you give me? Many thanks, Tony -- 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

Pentax FA 80-320 vs Sigma 70-300mm 4.0-5.6

2009-08-07 Thread Tony Cogan
people think it compares with the Sigma 70-300 f4-5.6? Is there a different lens to consider in the under-$250 price range? Many thanks, Tony -- 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

Re: Pentax FA 80-320 vs Sigma 70-300mm 4.0-5.6

2009-08-07 Thread Tony Cogan
is giving me enough dough to replace it. I am just looking around to see what options are favored by other Pentax users. Thanks for all of your input, Tony -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: OT:Laptop Recommendation

2009-01-28 Thread Tony
for use as a tablet, but can still be used as a notebook. There's going to be a whole new generation of CPU's coming out from Intel and AMD by Q2 and Q3, including even quad-core mobile CPU's. Should be an interesting year in the mobile computing sector. Tony -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML

Re: Looking for the FAQ

2009-01-28 Thread Tony
south). Tony -- 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: Printer Question

2009-01-25 Thread Tony
On Sun, 2009-01-25 at 10:45 -0600, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Tony: I'd never heard of these printers, so I googled them discovered that they are all-in-one printers-- I didn't check to see what they are selling for--but I'd like to say this: If you are the Tony that just joined the list

Re: Printer Question

2009-01-25 Thread Tony
. If and when we need something more, um, professional I will look into the multi-cartridge printers with individual inks. Advice much appreciated! Tony On Sun, 2009-01-25 at 23:27 -0600, Christine Aguila wrote: Well, sounds like you guys are happy with your purchase that's the important thing. Happy

OT: Printer Question

2009-01-24 Thread Tony
with it? Tony -- 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: We shall overcome um um, some day

2009-01-21 Thread Tony
is impressive, and pure unadulterated genius. I can surmise, by saying that if Jobs were ever to leave Fruit, Inc., his offers should be unparalleled. Marketing Mercenary anyone? Tony -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML

Re: We shall overcome um um, some day

2009-01-21 Thread Tony
On Wed, 2009-01-21 at 22:08 -0600, Bob Sullivan wrote: Tony, Apple is a religion, like Leica. Sunday I watched a friend try to answer his iphone. It quit as soon as he tapped it to answer, and proceeded to reboot itself. Of course, he missed the call. Nice looking gadget, but not for me

Re: We shall overcome um um, some day

2009-01-21 Thread Tony
On Wed, 2009-01-21 at 20:32 -0800, Joseph McAllister wrote: On Jan 21, 2009, at 19:28 , Tony M wrote: Meh - unimpressed. Looking at the Apple Store, for $999 you get: 13.3 Intel 2.0 C2D - 2.16 2GB RAM -- 4 gig now 120Gb SATA (they even MAKE those any

Re: PAW PESO - April Drinks a Beer

2005-12-09 Thread Tony Kekalos
Shel Belinkoff wrote: Hi gang ... enjoying a Coors.

Re: OT: Weegee Speaks

2005-11-29 Thread Tony Kekalos
- Original Message - From: Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Are these audio files playing for others? Working fine for me.

Re: OT: Weegee Speaks

2005-11-29 Thread Tony Kekalos
Glen wrote: That site crashed my browser when I tried to play the audio. (I use Mozilla on a Windows XP system.) I haven't gotten around to trying MS Internet Exploder yet. I used Firefox when I listened. No problems observed.

Re: Today I Was Stopped by the Police While Photographing

2005-10-22 Thread Tony Kekalos
graywolf wrote: used to be ...from a Cracker Jack box, now I guess kids don't even know what Cracker Jacks are. sigh Why do you say that? I buy them regularly and my kids love them.

Re: Question about the 28-70 F4 SMC FA AL

2005-10-15 Thread Tony Kekalos
years old (can't remember when I actually bought the camera and lens). Tony Kekalos Traverse City, MI

Re: low light PS (Re: GESO: Restaurant Balzac)

2005-10-15 Thread Tony Kekalos
and am completely satisfied with its performance at 800 and 1600. Bear in mind I'm nowhere near as picky as most on this list, but at 4x6 the photos look just fine in my eye. Tony Kekalos Traverse City, MI

Re: low light PS (Re: GESO: Restaurant Balzac)

2005-10-15 Thread Tony Kekalos
Derby Chang wrote: Yep, the F10 is the front runner for me at the moment. Is there a live histogram option in REC mode? I couldn't find mention of it in the DPReview review. Derby, That's my only real complaint about the camera...no histogram at all, real time or playback. Tony Kekalos

Re: PDML 10th anniversary

2005-09-22 Thread Tony Kekalos
April 29, 1945...in anticipation of list start-up.

Re: OT: A favour to ask.

2005-09-22 Thread Tony Kekalos
David Savage wrote: G'day All, I'm having problems viewing my PESO's GESO's. The pages load but the images take forever to download (if they even do). The problem is the same no matter which browser I use, and I have no problems viewing any other web sites. Before I start annoying my ISP's

RE: My First Magazine Cover!

2005-04-28 Thread Tony Kekalos
SNAPS for Wendy! -Original Message- From: wendy beard [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2005 3:56 PM To: pdml Subject: My First Magazine Cover!

RE: Re: Hurrah for Shel Disrobing the Emperor

2005-04-20 Thread Tony Kekalos
Go-ggonot the Dart Chevvie is car of the year down there. He was serious. mike

unsubscribe

2003-10-13 Thread Tony Gieske
Is there any way I can unsubscribe from this list? My emails keep being returned. Tony Gieske [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Which macro lens would you buy

2003-06-15 Thread Tony Cogan
Hi I want to quit using close-up filters and start using a macro lens for flowers, insects, etc. Which lens would be a good place to start? Thanks, Tony

Re: Way OT: Gregory Peck passed on

2003-06-13 Thread Tony Cogan
Try 'The Big Country'. Peck, along with Charlton Heston, Jean Simmons, Burl Ives, Chuck Connors and more. Good stuff. Tony At 05:59 AM 6/13/2003 -0700, you wrote: All great. He was quite good in a western too, 'The Gunfighter' (?) - Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL

Pentax 1.7 TCU

2003-03-07 Thread Tony Gieske
tried turning the aperture ring to A and the shutter speed dial to A and it seemed to work somewhat better, but not consistently. Coupled with my Pentax 135mm f1.8 A, the AF works much better, but you still must get it close by hand. Anybody got any tips about this? Tony Gieske [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Fw: unanswered and unasked

2003-03-04 Thread Tony Gieske
of goosing the speed of the chip in post. Could this be? Has anyone tried it with those earlier models? Tony Gieske [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Fw: unanswered and unasked

2003-03-04 Thread Tony Gieske
- Original Message - From: Tony Gieske To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2003 3:10 AM Subject: unanswered and unasked New to the list and a little surprised that no one seems to want to know the ISO specs on the *ist D. Are they like the D100 or are they like the 10D? I'd

Re: OT: Canon and Epson photo printers

2002-12-20 Thread Tony Cogan
blues tones for skies. I have a bunch of prints, but none up on display in any light yet, so I can't comment on that. Tony At 09:27 AM 12/20/2002 -0600, you wrote: I've been considering adding another printer to our collection as my wife is unhappy with her HP. I have an Epson 1270 that I'm

OT: Photoshop LE

2001-12-23 Thread Tony Cogan
Hi I just bought a copy of Photoshop 5.0 LE. Will one of the books available for Photoshop 5 or 5.5 (not LE) guide me through learning how to get started in Photoshop LE? Any book or websight recommendations for a Photoshop newby who is a bit intimidated by this program? Thanks Tony

RE: Pentax SMC-FA 80-320mm f/4.5-5.6 AF Zoom Lens

2001-06-26 Thread Tony Iallonardo
I was just considering the same purchase, but went instead with the Sigma DL 70-300. I haven't received the lens yet, but folks advised me that it was generally sharper, cheaper and included a Macro function. The Sigma is known to hunt a bit for focus in low light situations, but my guess is

80-320 lens purchase question

2001-06-21 Thread Tony Iallonardo
Hi: I could use some advise. BH has what seems like 2 very similar Pentax lenses. The only differences I can tell are price and catalog number and one is called silver. They list a Zoom Tele 80-320mm f/4.5-5.6 Lens SMCP-FA Auto Focus Lens with a catalog number 27607 for $279.95 and a

Any suggestion for ultra-wide angle lens

2001-01-29 Thread Tony Do
Dear all, I always bring along with my Pentax FA20/f2.8 for taking landscape photographs. I satified with the results very much. Now, I would like to buy another ultra-wide angle lens of either 15mm or 17mm, preferably an automatic and fixed-focus lens. Does anyone have any suggestions or