Re: Enablement: What has two thumbs and a Pentax K20D?

2012-03-29 Thread Bruce Walker
On Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 3:26 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: > > On 3/29/2012 2:13 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> We've chatted about this before, and I opined that perhaps your K20D >> was out of spec. It's also possible that my K20D is magical.:-)  I >> doubt it though, although I think Walt believes it.

Re: Enablement: What has two thumbs and a Pentax K20D?

2012-03-29 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 3/29/2012 2:13 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: We've chatted about this before, and I opined that perhaps your K20D was out of spec. It's also possible that my K20D is magical.:-) I doubt it though, although I think Walt believes it.;-) All I know is that the Pentax Faerie only appears to those who b

Re: Enablement: What has two thumbs and a Pentax K20D?

2012-03-29 Thread Larry Colen
On 3/29/2012 12:13 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: On Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 2:19 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Mar 29, 2012, at 2:33 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Interesting, I found the noise characteristic of my K20 horrible. At least in color. Lots of blue speckles. In black and white it just looke

Re: Enablement: What has two thumbs and a Pentax K20D?

2012-03-29 Thread Bruce Walker
On Thu, Mar 29, 2012 at 2:19 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > On Mar 29, 2012, at 2:33 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: >> >> There are two important factors to this noise being lower than you expected. > > Bruce, I'm going to have to steal these hints for my notes on low light > photography.: > >> >> The first

Re: Enablement: What has two thumbs and a Pentax K20D?

2012-03-28 Thread Larry Colen
On Mar 28, 2012, at 6:22 AM, Walt Gilbert wrote: > Thank you, Frank! > > From what I gather, the standard maximum ISO is 3200, but can be extended to > 6400. I'm OK with that since I have the K-x if I ever need low-light > capability. I suspect it'll be an absolutely wonderful camera in good l

Re: Enablement: What has two thumbs and a Pentax K20D?

2012-03-28 Thread Walt Gilbert
this is a purchase you will never regret. Cheers, frank "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Walt Gilbert Sent: March 27, 2012 3/27/12 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: Re: Enablement: What

Re: Enablement: What has two thumbs and a Pentax K20D?

2012-03-28 Thread Bruce Walker
Cheers, >> frank >> >> "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- >> Christopher Hitchens >> >> --- Original Message --- >> >> From: Walt Gilbert >> Sent: March 27, 2012 3/27/12 >> To: "Pentax-Di

Re: Enablement: What has two thumbs and a Pentax K20D?

2012-03-28 Thread John Sessoms
From: Steven Desjardins Enjoy. If I remember correctly, the K20D shutter sounds like a Harley with straight pipes. Of course, I do get more confused as I age. On Wed, Mar 28, 2012 at 7:25 AM, Walt Gilbert wrote: I'm anxious to hear the shutter on the K20D, myself. The K-x and K100D sound co

Re: Enablement: What has two thumbs and a Pentax K20D?

2012-03-28 Thread P. J. Alling
day, March 27, 2012 2:10 PM Subject: Re: Enablement: What has two thumbs and a Pentax K20D? Ha! Thanks, Kenneth! As I understand it, you have to get the cameras /before/ the woman -- otherwise, it becomes an either/or proposition. I'm really looking forward to taking the K20D out for a few hundred

Re: Enablement: What has two thumbs and a Pentax K20D?

2012-03-28 Thread Walt Gilbert
Mail List" Subject: Re: Enablement: What has two thumbs and a Pentax K20D? Ha! Thanks, Kenneth! As I understand it, you have to get the cameras /before/ the woman -- otherwise, it becomes an either/or proposition. I'm really looking forward to taking the K20D out for a few hundred cli

Re: Enablement: What has two thumbs and a Pentax K20D?

2012-03-28 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
egret. Cheers, frank "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Walt Gilbert Sent: March 27, 2012 3/27/12 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: Re: Enablement: What has two thumbs and a

Re: Enablement: What has two thumbs and a Pentax K20D?

2012-03-28 Thread Walt Gilbert
bout the capable K20 and its crisp clean shutter sound that draws me back from time to time. Too good to lay idle. Jack From: Walt Gilbert To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 2:10 PM Subject: Re: Enablement: What has two thumbs and a Pentax

Re: Enablement: What has two thumbs and a Pentax K20D?

2012-03-28 Thread Steven Desjardins
0 and its crisp clean >> shutter sound that draws me back from time to time. Too good to lay idle. >> >> Jack >> >> >> ____________ >> From: Walt Gilbert >> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 2:10 PM >

Re: Enablement: What has two thumbs and a Pentax K20D?

2012-03-28 Thread Walt Gilbert
bout the capable K20 and its crisp clean shutter sound that draws me back from time to time. Too good to lay idle. Jack From: Walt Gilbert To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 2:10 PM Subject: Re: Enablement: What has two thumbs and a Pentax

Re: Enablement: What has two thumbs and a Pentax K20D?

2012-03-28 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 3/27/2012 4:54 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Mar 27, 2012, at 2:11 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Bring on the upstart models bristling with lighting rigs clutched to their supple breasts, Ted will be showing up with half a dozen clamp lights and 100W equivalent CF bulbs next week. -- Larry Cole

Re: Enablement: What has two thumbs and a Pentax K20D?

2012-03-28 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 3/27/2012 4:11 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting Walt Gilbert : A: *This guy.* So, I'm now gazing longingly out the window in anticipation of the imminent arrival of said fine piece of photographic equipment, dreaming the dreams of a lovelorn photographer whose yet unrequited love sits on

Re: Enablement: What has two thumbs and a Pentax K20D?

2012-03-27 Thread Jack Davis
Too good to lay idle. Jack From: Walt Gilbert To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 2:10 PM Subject: Re: Enablement: What has two thumbs and a Pentax K20D? Ha! Thanks, Kenneth! As I understand it, you have to get the cameras /be

Re: Enablement: What has two thumbs and a Pentax K20D?

2012-03-27 Thread Larry Colen
On Mar 27, 2012, at 2:11 PM, Brian Walters wrote: >> >> >> Bring on the upstart models bristling with lighting rigs clutched to their >> supple breasts, Ted will be showing up with half a dozen clamp lights and 100W equivalent CF bulbs next week. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i

Re: Enablement: What has two thumbs and a Pentax K20D?

2012-03-27 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Walt Gilbert : A: *This guy.* So, I'm now gazing longingly out the window in anticipation of the imminent arrival of said fine piece of photographic equipment, dreaming the dreams of a lovelorn photographer whose yet unrequited love sits on a shelf awaiting delivery to its ultimat

Re: Enablement: What has two thumbs and a Pentax K20D?

2012-03-27 Thread Walt Gilbert
p. I've resisted the urge to go after the latest offerings from Pentax as the 20D fulfills my needs. Now if a better AF Pentax DSLR came along Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Walt Gilbert" Subject: Re: Enablemen

Re: Enablement: What has two thumbs and a Pentax K20D?

2012-03-27 Thread kwaller
DSLR came along Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Walt Gilbert" Subject: Re: Enablement: What has two thumbs and a Pentax K20D? Well, you're an exceptionally jaded and cynical person who long ago allowed reali

Re: Enablement: What has two thumbs and a Pentax K20D?

2012-03-27 Thread Walt Gilbert
In whose case simple geography precludes consideration. -- Walt On 3/27/2012 9:58 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: You're not truly a Pentaxian until you have so many lenses that switching systems is a practical impossibility. Just ask William Robb... On 3/27/2012 10:51 AM, Walt Gilbert wrote: Thank

Re: Enablement: What has two thumbs and a Pentax K20D?

2012-03-27 Thread Walt Gilbert
Well, you're an exceptionally jaded and cynical person who long ago allowed reality to throttle every last bit of poesy from your being. Me? I am a defiant romantic. -- Walt On 3/27/2012 9:56 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: I've had a K20D for the last year and and 1/2 and all I have to say is what e

Re: Enablement: What has two thumbs and a Pentax K20D?

2012-03-27 Thread P. J. Alling
You're not truly a Pentaxian until you have so many lenses that switching systems is a practical impossibility. Just ask William Robb... On 3/27/2012 10:51 AM, Walt Gilbert wrote: Thanks, Bruce! I now feel I can finally call myself a true Pentaxian, whether Pentax likes it or not. -- Walt

Re: Enablement: What has two thumbs and a Pentax K20D?

2012-03-27 Thread P. J. Alling
I've had a K20D for the last year and and 1/2 and all I have to say is what ever you're smokin' I want some. On 3/27/2012 10:15 AM, Walt Gilbert wrote: A: *This guy.* So, I'm now gazing longingly out the window in anticipation of the imminent arrival of said fine piece of photographic equipme

Re: Enablement: What has two thumbs and a Pentax K20D?

2012-03-27 Thread Walt Gilbert
Thanks, Bruce! I now feel I can finally call myself a true Pentaxian, whether Pentax likes it or not. -- Walt On 3/27/2012 9:30 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Congratulations, Walt! Savour this dreamlike, pre-K20D moment for it exists but once. On Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 10:15 AM, Walt Gilbert wrot

Re: Enablement: What has two thumbs and a Pentax K20D?

2012-03-27 Thread Bruce Walker
Congratulations, Walt! Savour this dreamlike, pre-K20D moment for it exists but once. On Tue, Mar 27, 2012 at 10:15 AM, Walt Gilbert wrote: > A: *This guy.* > > So, I'm now gazing longingly out the window in anticipation of the imminent > arrival of said fine piece of photographic equipment, dre

Enablement: What has two thumbs and a Pentax K20D?

2012-03-27 Thread Walt Gilbert
A: *This guy.* So, I'm now gazing longingly out the window in anticipation of the imminent arrival of said fine piece of photographic equipment, dreaming the dreams of a lovelorn photographer whose yet unrequited love sits on a shelf awaiting delivery to its ultimate destination -- perhaps des