PESO: Patrick O. Ford

2008-01-11 Thread Walter Hamler
Ran across this the other day. I shot it back in the early to mid 80's. Patrick O. Ford was a Navy Gunners Mate who was killed in action in Vietnam. His heroic actions won him the Navy Cross. In the early 80's the Navy was building FFG's, a fast destroyer type with a bunch of weapon

Re: PESO: Patrick O. Ford

2008-01-11 Thread Walter Hamler
Thanks Bob and P.J. I too remembered the emotions when I came across the folder with the negs and prints. I don't remember why I had it seperated from all my other pics from that era. Had almost forgotten about the shoot and everything that led up to it and following. I actually met the family a

Re: PESO: Patrick O. Ford

2008-01-11 Thread Walter Hamler
Thanks Cotty! It is a shot I am proud of, but mostly because of what it really represents! I get choked up when I think about all the very close friends I lost over there. Although I never spent any time in country, I have a lot of time aboard ships and squadrons deployed over there and heavily

Re: 645D vs Canon vs Nikon vs Hassy

2008-01-11 Thread Walter Hamler
Yep! My 645 on a stroboframe bracket with Sunpak 120J flash readily identified me a the wedding photographer, not the father of the bride as I sometimes was accused of being if I didn't have my camera in tow! ;-) Walt On 1/11/08, graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That is the Big Black Camera

Re: 135LS or 150 for 645

2008-01-11 Thread Walter Hamler
Scott, I used a 645 outfit back when I was actively doing portraits and weddings. Because of the size constraints of my studio, I chose the 120 macro as my portrait lens. It would allow full lengths at the max distance available to me and yet still work for head shots. Occasionally I would use the

Re: Patrick O. Ford

2008-01-11 Thread Walter Hamler
on the same frame. Walt On 1/11/08, Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Walter Hamler wrote: Also, the lighting on the Washington Monument was usually turned off at 2:00 AM. After I had the shots I left before 2:00 AM, so I don't know if the lights actually were turned off

Re: PESO - one of my first with the 35

2008-01-11 Thread Walter Hamler
Gee Scott, looks pretty good to me as far as composition. I don't see any distortions that jump out at me making the lens choice obvious. I had a 35mm for mine as well and it was my favorite lens for other than weddings/portraits. It really is a great lens for wide coverage when you need it, and a

Re: PESO-Sports photo

2008-01-11 Thread Walter Hamler
Yes, you are obviously in your element when shooting sports! I like the last one, last hope last strike the best, but I am a baseball fan. Walt On 1/11/08, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Joe, I've always enjoyed your sports shots. They seem to almost tell a story of the situation.

Re: PESO - one of my first with the 35

2008-01-11 Thread Walter Hamler
Yeah, I can see it, but it doesn't bother me. It is the sort of distortion that could quickly and easily be corrected in PS. :-) Walt On 1/11/08, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks, Walt. Much appreciated. If you look at the roof of the building in the background, it's got a

Re: PESO: a panorama

2008-01-07 Thread Walter Hamler
Very nice Bobg. Takes me back to my times in the PI when in the Navy. The sunsets in and around the Pacific were always special! Walt On 1/6/08, Bong Manayon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Remember Floating on Lilies? That was taken at a lake during sunrise. Anyway, I went to the other side of the

Re: PESO - Blustery Day

2008-01-07 Thread Walter Hamler
Bruce, I remember in my days in the Bay area that the winds sometimes were pretty bad, but nothing like I hear about this recent episode! Your pic really does it justice. That's definately one for the Pentax Gallery! Walt On 1/7/08, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: California had a very

Re: PESO (x4): How much faith....

2008-01-07 Thread Walter Hamler
Great stuff! I have to agree with you, I don't have THAT much faith in the seals, especially in salt water!! Walt On 1/7/08, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...do you have in the K10D's weather sealing? Me? Not much :-) However, I met up with a group of local photogs at the beach this

Re: OT: Scored a BIG bargain on a Telescope

2008-01-05 Thread Walter Hamler
with its performance. The goto accuracy was almost dead on and the views were sharp and contrasty. For the price it will be a delight to use! Walt On 1/5/08, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] Now I have to see if there is a way to attach a camera

Re: PESO: Hoofacure

2008-01-05 Thread Walter Hamler
, Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Shot some pics of a blacksmith shoeing a horse yesterday. It was facinating talking to this youngster as he really know his stuff. Walt http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/20080104-_IGP4822-3.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: DA 50-200 performance

2008-01-05 Thread Walter Hamler
The two PESO's I just posted on the horseshoeing were shot with the 50~200. I think it is a great lens and a definite buy at the price you quoted. Walt On 1/5/08, Paul Sorenson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My local camera store has a used version of this lens on the shelf for $150. With a

Re: Question for automobile enthusiasts on the list

2008-01-05 Thread Walter Hamler
Gawd Tom, you really are showing your (MINE) age talking about straight 8's ! Walt (whose first car to drive was a Pontiac straight 8, which was a flathead to boot!) On 1/5/08, graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gor, the indignity of it, a Buick with a generic V6, what ever happened to that

OT: Scored a BIG bargain on a Telescope

2008-01-04 Thread Walter Hamler
Many of you I know are interested in Astronomy and Telescopes, so this may be of interest. An astronomy club friend was in a local Walmart and noticed a rack of small Meade backpacker telescopes on sale. They were marked down from 200.00 to 50.00. A small 60mm refractor on the ETX GOTO mount, all

Re: PESO: It's My Recliner Now

2008-01-03 Thread Walter Hamler
Yep! With two women in the household we already have them all over the house. He has taken to that recliner suddenly and really gets miffed if I try to move him. Walt On 1/3/08, Rebekah [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: better invest in a lint roller lol!! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

What Pentax body?

2008-01-02 Thread Walter Hamler
Do I need to use the DA lenses and be able to set aperture. I just bought a K-1000 bodywith an adapter to fit my telescope so I can shoot film shots through the scope. Out of curiosity I attached my 10~17 FE and the DA 50~200. The 50-200 appears to cover the whole 35mm frame at both ends, and the

PESO: It's My Recliner Now

2008-01-02 Thread Walter Hamler
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/Recliner-Kitty-web.jpg He stole my christmas present!!! Walt -- 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

Re: What Pentax body?

2008-01-02 Thread Walter Hamler
Scott, is the battery grip like the K-10 grip, normally used for vertical shots? Thanks for all the replies from everyone. Walt On 1/2/08, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Walter Hamler wrote: Do I need to use the DA lenses and be able to set aperture. I just bought a K-1000

PESO: I Am Not Spoilled

2008-01-02 Thread Walter Hamler
The heck he ain't!! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/I-am-not-spoilled-web.jpg Walt -- 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: totally OT: for the foodies - a couple of recipes from annsan's kitchen

2008-01-02 Thread Walter Hamler
Yum! Looks good. I printed to give to the wife to try. We love soup/stews!! Walt On 1/2/08, ann sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: annsan's recipe's for Southwestern style 3 bean soup, cornbread and beef -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Entomological help needed

2007-12-30 Thread Walter Hamler
Naw, that's his cousin Merle from the Himalayans. In for a short visit to warm up! Walt On 12/30/07, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thats Eugene Bottomslapper, of the Hampton Bottomslappers. Last i heard, he was working in a green house some were.:-) Dave On Dec 30, 2007 2:19

Re: Rechargeable batteries and chargers

2007-12-25 Thread Walter Hamler
The Eneloops are very good at holding a charge over a long period of time. They are around 2200 amphr or maybe a little more. The price has been droping on them lately and are around 10.00 per set of 4, maybe less. Any Nickle Metal Hydride charger will work with them I believe. At least the one I

Re: OT: A politically correct Winterval to one and all!

2007-12-24 Thread Walter Hamler
I will most heartily second New Zealand. Gods gift to the world, in my humble opinion, especially South Is. !! I also wish to pass on my Christmas/Holiday/Season Greetings and wishes for whatever you dream and hope for may come true! Walt On 12/23/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: Holiday PESO's

2007-12-24 Thread Walter Hamler
Here is my kitty pic. Spencer is not at all happy with the suit!! Walt http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/Christmas-Spencerweb.jpg On 12/24/07, Stan Halpin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Happy holidays, Merry Christmas, and other best wishes as appropriate. To convey the holiday

Flat Bed Scanners

2007-12-13 Thread Walter Hamler
I currently have a Canon Canoscan that I have had in service through 3 different computers and three different OS. It works from inside PSE and does what I want, but now I am looking at doing a favor for someone, scanning some old family pics that may need some TLC as far as post processing and

Re: PESO: Humble Meal Part Two

2007-12-10 Thread Walter Hamler
Thanks Rick . Let me make a confession here. I don't drink. Have no idea what it tastes like, although I did take a sniff. :-) It was given to me my a friend and apparantly he only drinks the dark stuff as all the varieties he had in his garage refrig were of the dark variety. So, lets see. My

PESO: Humble Meal Part Two

2007-12-08 Thread Walter Hamler
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/HumbleMeal2web.jpg Here is my second attempt. I still kept the silver tray, primarily because we don't have anything else more suitable. Oh well! :-) Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: A Humble Meal

2007-12-07 Thread Walter Hamler
Thanks Paul, and Paul :-) I am going to reshoot tomorrow with a different plate, beer instead of wine (crangrape juice), and add the beer bottle. I'll get back later. Walt On 12/7/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is something we've all seen, but it's nicely executed. I would

PESO: A Humble Meal

2007-12-07 Thread Walter Hamler
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/AHumbleMeal.jpg Playing around with a theme for our camera club. Maybe a little too cliche? Walt -- 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: PESO: Spancer aka Kitty Claus

2007-12-07 Thread Walter Hamler
Great shot Ann. You have a lovely cat as well. Spencer (mispelled in origonal post) does not like clothing nor the camera, and it was pretty evident he was not happy with us. Walt Ashley definitely would not -- last year I made this xmas card -- I'm a bit better at photoshop now, but in a way

Re: Mouldering film camera survey

2007-12-06 Thread Walter Hamler
Kodak 35, circ 1948. I just recently bought it but it ain't too sharp, and I don't like film anymore :-) Walt On 12/5/07, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here is a sad survery. How many Pentax film cameras do you have that you are rarely, if ever, using? List by model and number if

What aspect of Digital makes you smile?

2007-12-06 Thread Walter Hamler
Maybe my subject line isn't too clear but every time I open a box of print paper I still cringe inside thinking I am going to fog it :-) Also, I still momentarily wonder when I open the card drawer and remove the memory card! I guess 50 years of habits are hard to break! Walt -- PDML

Re: Peso: Stephanie

2007-12-06 Thread Walter Hamler
Very creamy skin texture! I like both renditions equally well. Walt On 12/5/07, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I had a half hour of dead time towards the end of my day, she had about the same before the start of her's. Steph is one of our Santa photographers this year.

PESO: Spancer aka Kitty Claus

2007-12-06 Thread Walter Hamler
He was not a happy camper :-) Walt http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/20071206-_IGP4143.jpg -- 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: Cameras you wish you still had

2007-12-05 Thread Walter Hamler
Linhof Super Technika 23 with 3 matched lenses and bunches of film backs and holders. Nikon S2 w/ 50mm f/1.4 Olympus Half Frame (can't remember the model) Leica M kit. I had one while in the Navy that was assigned to me for several years but had to give it up later on. Walt On 12/5/07,

Re: Geso: An addition to the family

2007-11-24 Thread Walter Hamler
Beautiful animals! I am sure you get a lot of pleasure from them!! How is Jester doing? Walt On 11/24/07, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I seem to being turned towards the dark side http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/fellas/chyna/chyna1.html William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO: B-17 at Orlando Executive

2007-11-23 Thread Walter Hamler
Your PS skills are obviously far greater than mine. Well done. My origonal attempt at those images were in Lightroom from raws. I then had to export into PSE5 to make a jpg small enough for the web. It was a dreary day and I was having problems with my monitor calibration. All that has changed

Re: Thanksgiving

2007-11-22 Thread Walter Hamler
Yes, Ann, I do remember! In July of 63 Kennedy visited the base I was stationed at for a demonstration of new weapons. As a Navy Photographer I had a wonderful opportunity to photograph him up close and personal and it was an awsome experience for a 21 yr old! Then that awful November and Dallas.

PESO: Margarets Garden

2007-11-20 Thread Walter Hamler
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/MargaretsGarden.jpg I love the way the sun drives out enough water vapor to create a mist that allows the sun's rays to be seen. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: DIGITAL SURVEY

2007-11-19 Thread Walter Hamler
On 11/19/07, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Must be about time for one. 1/ How many DSLRs do you currently own? 2 istDL and K10D 2/ How many have you owned in the past? the istDL is 2 yrs old and the K10D one 3/ How many years ago did you buy (not just use) your

Re: WTB: M42 to K-mount adapter

2007-11-15 Thread Walter Hamler
Stay away from Roxsen! I bought one of those adapters and it was junk. Once it was attached to the camera it was extremely difficult to remove from the body. As noted, it was too thick and did not allow infinity focus except on very long lenses that would focus past the infinity mark. I ended up

Sensor Cleaning

2007-11-05 Thread Walter Hamler
My son and I shot a lot of pics together at an air show in Jacksonville on Sat. When I downloaded the pics the first thing I noticed was the filthy images from the istDL that I had let my son use. I seldom use the camera since getting the K10 a year ago, but I don't remember it being this dirty

Re: Web Hosting and Image Posting

2007-11-01 Thread Walter Hamler
http://photobucket.com/ I have been happy with them and probably considered a very low use customer. Walt On 11/1/07, John Sessoms [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ya'll may have noticed I don't post any images. That's 'cause I don't have any place to post 'em. I'd like some suggestions on which

Re: Lightroom: Help with Performance Tuning

2007-10-31 Thread Walter Hamler
I just checked mine and it takes about 1 sec to load the zoom image and the same when I move around within the zoom. My computer has 3 gig of ram and a 2.2 ghz processor. I don't know what settings I have on the thumbnails but I don't think they are set to a high memory/disck usage value. Sorry I

HELP: I Lost Adobe Gamma

2007-10-31 Thread Walter Hamler
When my house took the lightening strike a few months back my monitor was destroyed. I also lost the ethernet card portion of the motherboard,however I put a new card in a slot and bought a new monitor. My prints were suddenly too dark with the new monitor so I adjusted the brightness/contrast

Re: HELP: I Lost Adobe Gamma

2007-10-31 Thread Walter Hamler
Thanks all for the quick replies. I found the folder on the disk and was able to get it back to better but still not like I had it before. I have a friend who recently purchased a Spyder and he is going to let me use it. I hope to be fully calibrated soon!! Walt On 10/31/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: HELP: I Lost Adobe Gamma

2007-10-31 Thread Walter Hamler
OK, I just spent an hour calibrating with the Spyder II setup. It was pretty foolproof BUT, my results are really no better. My problem is that when I used the monitor controls to try to make the screen match a good print, I cannot get the intensity level low enough. This is a 17 Compaq crt. Now,

Re: HELP: I Lost Adobe Gamma

2007-10-31 Thread Walter Hamler
. What printer are you using Walt. If its an Epson, don't forget to turn off print management in the printer. My 2400 manual says if the print is to dark, one probably has both colour managements turned on Dave On 10/31/07, Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, I just spent an hour

PESO: B-17 at Orlando Executive

2007-10-28 Thread Walter Hamler
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/B17-Orlando.jpg This was on display here over the weekend. I shot a bunch of DNG Raws and used Lightroom to edit, print, etc. It was a yucky day but I was fairly pleased with the result. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: November PUG is up!

2007-10-24 Thread Walter Hamler
Some nice ones. I really like Franks bench scene. Reall shows the story very nicely! Walt On 10/24/07, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Holy cow! It's early for a change. http://pug.komkon.org/ The theme for December is Happy Feelings, and the submission form is here:

Re: The more things change...

2007-10-14 Thread Walter Hamler
That sorta hits the nail on the head! Walt On 10/14/07, George Sinos [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've mentioned that I teach basic photography classes at the local community college. I've been teaching these classes for several years. In a class of a dozen people there will be eight to ten

Re: GESO - What the ?

2007-10-13 Thread Walter Hamler
Too Cute My cat would love him, and so would I. Walt On 10/13/07, Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You go out of town for three weeks and you never know what your wife's going to do. I have been usurped by an illegal alien. http://photo.net/photodb/presentation.tcl?presentation_id=358448

Re: GESO - Country Mouse in the City

2007-10-12 Thread Walter Hamler
I really like the Cloud Maker. GREAT shot. City Guardian is nice because of the color and contrast. I too despise big cities. I have seldom been to the downtown area of Orlando because of that. Walt On 10/12/07, Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The country mouse went back downtown this afternoon

GESO - Trip to the Arboretum

2007-10-10 Thread Walter Hamler
John, I am adding the Re: in the subject lines on my replys but they come through without it added for some reason. Hope you don't think I am ignoring your request. Point of info - you shouldn't have to add it - the email app you use will have a preference for adding it - or removing it.

Test

2007-10-10 Thread Walter Hamler
Testing gmail Walt -- 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: PUG themes for 2008

2007-10-09 Thread Walter Hamler
Sounds like a hoot to me! Walt -- 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.

GESO - Trip to the Arboretum

2007-10-09 Thread Walter Hamler
Walt, could you please add re: to your responses to other people's posts? I keep clicking yours thinking you're the original poster, but that's rarely the case. Then I have to find the original post to see the link, since you tend to remove it from your post. It would just be a heck of a lot

RE: OT - Australians have lied to us!

2007-10-09 Thread Walter Hamler
That video was just rune several times on our local NBC affiliate. Looks even scarier on HDTV That was one lucky roo ! Walt -- 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

PESO -- Make it Pop!

2007-10-07 Thread Walter Hamler
I like it very much. Lens testing can often produce some great shots :-) Walt -- 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.

GESO - Trip to the Arboretum

2007-10-07 Thread Walter Hamler
I really like the rendition of the Autumn Pink. My wife has some pink flowering plants here and I can never get them to reproduce like that. I wish there was an arboretum near me. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

PESO:Juice Jugs

2007-10-06 Thread Walter Hamler
Have you ever seen the original 'The Italian Job'? Right now I've got this vision of you in my head and it's the character played by Benny Hill called Professor Peach. No, and I am afraid to search it out to look after your comments:-) Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

PESO: Not Toe Food

2007-10-06 Thread Walter Hamler
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/NotToeFood.jpg This was the lonely Sandpiper that felt right at home yesterday. Walt -- 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

PESO:Florida Sunshine

2007-10-05 Thread Walter Hamler
We went to the beach but the sun was mostly behind some angry clouds and the wind was blowing salt spray all over. I almost didn't break out the camera. http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/?action=viewcurrent=FloridaSunshine.jpg Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

PESO:Juice Jugs

2007-10-05 Thread Walter Hamler
Another from the beach. This one was sorta my California Dreamin... http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/?action=viewcurrent=Juicejuggs.jpg Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

PESO:Florida Sunshine

2007-10-05 Thread Walter Hamler
Hello Walter, This must be the east coast answer to the California Raisins - but can they sing? -- Bruce I didn't hear any music :-), but they sure taste good!! Walt ( I had forgotten all about them raisins! ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

PESO:Juice Jugs

2007-10-05 Thread Walter Hamler
Has she seen that? ;-) Yep, right after I shot it. Her reply was, you need to be closer to the oranges to make them bigger! ;-) Walt -- 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

PESO:Florida Sunshine

2007-10-05 Thread Walter Hamler
I like this one much better than juice jugs. Just more of interest here. Paul Thanks Paul. The Jugs shot was just in fun obviously. I was a little miffed at the weather, hoping for some Florida Sunshine and plenty of people on the beach. The weather here has been terrible for a few weeks now.

Semi-OT: Old motorcycle photos

2007-10-05 Thread Walter Hamler
Anyone seen the movie, The Worlds Fastest Indian ? I really enjoyed it since I have been to Invercargil, where the New Zealand gent was from. Don't know how true to life the movie was, but the guy was determined although somewhat naive. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

PESO:Florida Sunshine

2007-10-05 Thread Walter Hamler
Very cute but you can't fool me, those are California Oranges on vacation. ;=} Kenneth Waller Hey Ken! Actually, the Red Grapefruits (back ones) were from Chile and the Navels were from FL. :-) Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

New computer

2007-09-26 Thread Walter Hamler
I do not understand what is going on here. The origonal post I made was first posted a few months ago I believe. Now, yesterday, the post and the initial responses showed up again on the list ? Webmaster ??? Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

New computer

2007-09-26 Thread Walter Hamler
They probably did a restore on their mail server at your ISP, and wound up restoring some old mail too. Would not worry about it unless it keeps happening. No, I don't get pdml posts via email. I only read the archives and reply to them. I do get the batch files or whatever they call them, but

OT Decisions made

2007-09-26 Thread Walter Hamler
Lots of USA work,Florida, New Mexico etc. Looks like good photo ops for sure.:-) Dave Hey Dave, look me up if you get to FL. I am not too far off the I-4 corridor going through Orlando. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

New computer

2007-09-25 Thread Walter Hamler
Speaking of new computers My house and studio took a major lighting strike on Thurs. A lot of physical damage to the studio, blown out rear wall, large hole in concrete slab, charred areas all over. The stereo that was plugged in looks like a stick of dynamite went off inside! In the house, I

PUG themes for 2008

2007-09-19 Thread Walter Hamler
is etc a theme? rg2 Rebekah, It might be! The folks on this list are capable of just about anything when theer is a camera present!!! Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

The Cult of Leica

2007-09-19 Thread Walter Hamler
Speaking of Leica, has anyone looked at/tried the latest Leica PS that is 10 megpxl? I was looking at one the other day and it was priced at about 500.00 and looked/felt pretty spiffy. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PUG themes for 2008

2007-09-19 Thread Walter Hamler
Travel Food Shoes Patterns Love Macro Circles etc Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO - Takin' in the scenery

2007-09-17 Thread Walter Hamler
Great shot!! They must be female. :-) Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO - Cattail

2007-09-17 Thread Walter Hamler
It needs some yellow mustard to top it off! :-) I haven't seen many of those around here in FL. They were common in MD. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO - Petunia

2007-09-14 Thread Walter Hamler
Great looking cat, John. Here is a recent one of our Spencer, who now believes he is Spencer the Hunter. He loves to catch lizzards and whatever else he can. He also talks to squirrels :-) http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/?action=viewcurrent=Spencer-the-Hunter.jpg Walt --

EF500 with K10/K100

2007-09-13 Thread Walter Hamler
So, how does an incompatible EF500 Firmware load function (or not) on the K10D? I just put my 2-year old flash on my brand spanking new K10D, fired, and the shot looked ok. Should not have. Mine was about 1 year old when I sent it back to Sigma about 6 months ago. It would do nothing, even on

PESO: Moon Eclipse Composite

2007-08-29 Thread Walter Hamler
Great shots and composition! I could only see the total phase (buried in low western haze) here in central FL. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO -- Dog day by the stream.

2007-08-28 Thread Walter Hamler
It looks to be even the right kind of dog, ie, one that likes water! Nice shot, inviting! Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

OT:Source for Wedding Albums

2007-08-18 Thread Walter Hamler
Anyone out there have a source for the higher end wedding albums where the photos are full bleed printed and the pages are bound so it looks like a book? My son is getting married next March and the photographer provides a dvd with full res images, so I am thinking of doing an album for the

PESO: Cactus in the garden wall

2007-08-14 Thread Walter Hamler
Nice indeed. Have you thought about shooting with a FE from Very close? Might make an interesting effect. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Cactus in the garden wall

2007-08-14 Thread Walter Hamler
Walt, this is a Pentax forum. The FE is OT. HAR!!! ww Gee, I thought the FE this was shot with was a Pentax!! http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/?action=viewcurrent=HotDogHeaven.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Cactus in the garden wall

2007-08-14 Thread Walter Hamler
Walt, this is a Pentax forum. The FE is OT. HAR!!! ww Gee, I thought the FE this was shot with was a Pentax!! http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/?action=viewcurrent=HotDogHeaven.jpg http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/nikonfeseries/index.htm William Robb

so i'm thinking of getting a 645

2007-08-11 Thread Walter Hamler
Matt, I agree the n would be a good choice. I do know a little about film flatness issues when I had my 645. I believe I found the secret was to not shoot too fast. On several occasions when I would shoot a fast sequence, several, if not all, of the shots would be in varying degrees of

so i'm thinking of getting a 645

2007-08-11 Thread Walter Hamler
Mark Roberts wrote Digital? Nah. What you want is to go to glass plates. ;-) Hey Mark, been there, done that! Me and Mathew Brady were mates!! In all truthfullness, I did some glass plate work, at Mt Palomar. They were 14 x 17 and 8x8 I believe. And believe it or not, they were very thin

Question: How much noise does a 645 camera make

2007-08-05 Thread Walter Hamler
I has a 645 outfit that I used for weddings for 15 years. Over that period I never had to return the camera for any repairs although it had really been abused several times with hard falls on concrete!! Picture and exposure quality never changed so I kept shooting. I did get several sour looks

Busted!

2007-08-05 Thread Walter Hamler
Did you salute him back?? :-) Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO - Restoration

2007-08-03 Thread Walter Hamler
There is one of those stores here in Winter Park, FL. Right in the middle of fancy boutiques and eateries. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

August PUG is open

2007-08-02 Thread Walter Hamler
Mark Roberts wrote: Walter Hamler gets my personal top pick award for this month. Humorous shot that really nails the theme. (And the fact that it's from GFM is a bonus!) Gee, thanks Mark! I am blushing! :-) Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman

500mm M42 Pentax Manual Lens

2007-07-27 Thread Walter Hamler
What would one of these be worth in pretty decent shape and are they any good? Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

500mm M42 Pentax Manual Lens

2007-07-27 Thread Walter Hamler
Thanks PJ. I was offered one that is pretty clean (not SMC) for 900.00. Seemed a little high to me! Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

PESO 2007 - 31c - GDG

2007-07-22 Thread Walter Hamler
Aw! Nice grab shot. Was he mooching? :-) Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

OTish: Rodinal/Agefix keeping time, and how to know if they are still

2007-07-21 Thread Walter Hamler
Toralf, I used to use Rodinal many years ago and found that even when the concentrate turned pretty dark it was still usable. However, once it durns dark black it is probably shot. I mostly used it when in a moderate climate and my darkroom was in a semi-basement so the temps were seldom over

Maxtor Mini III

2007-07-17 Thread Walter Hamler
Re: the thread on the Maxtor. Several folks indicated that they wanted the WD version. I bought one from Amazon just before GFM for a little over 100.00. They had one listed that I did not see til later that also included a case, but I don't see it now. I have been using it as the drive for my

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