RE: from the lunatic fringe of the pentax forum

2010-12-11 Thread Tanya Love
Paul, you forgot to add religion, abortion and politics! Tan.x. -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of paul stenquist Sent: Tuesday, 7 December 2010 1:08 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: from the lunatic fringe of the pentax

Re: from the lunatic fringe of the pentax forum

2010-12-08 Thread Larry Colen
On Dec 6, 2010, at 6:44 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: Whereas the PDML exhibits the satisfied cynicism of those who expect the worst. Our motto: If there's nothing wrong, it isn't a Pentax. That should have gone in the slogan thread. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est --

RE: from the lunatic fringe of the pentax forum

2010-12-08 Thread Bob W
Whereas the PDML exhibits the satisfied cynicism of those who expect the worst. Our motto: If there's nothing wrong, it isn't a Pentax. That should have gone in the slogan thread. it's a runner seeking sanctuary. Slogan's Pun. B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: from the lunatic fringe of the pentax forum

2010-12-07 Thread eckinator
2010/12/7 Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com: Must have been using a REAL slow shutter... with DFS turned on, too... -- 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: from the lunatic fringe of the pentax forum

2010-12-07 Thread Eric Weir
On Dec 6, 2010, at 10:07 PM, paul stenquist wrote: In truth, we're a bit more mature than the othersMore importantly...We actually talk about pictures much more than we talk about the cameras that take the pictures. I was overwhelmed at the number of messages I got every day when I

Re: from the lunatic fringe of the pentax forum

2010-12-07 Thread David J Brooks
On Tue, Dec 7, 2010 at 7:25 AM, Eric Weir eew...@bellsouth.net wrote: On Dec 6, 2010, at 10:07 PM, paul stenquist wrote: In truth, we're a bit more mature than the othersMore importantly...We actually talk about pictures much more than we talk about the cameras that take the pictures.

Re: from the lunatic fringe of the pentax forum

2010-12-07 Thread P. J. Alling
Actually it's a pretty large group, posting under a small number of names, frank for example is at least two people and Cotty is a whole group. I'm not sure what Dave Brooks is but based on his knowledge of English spellings, I suspect he's an extraterrestrial. On 12/7/2010 7:25 AM, Eric

from the lunatic fringe of the pentax forum

2010-12-06 Thread paul stenquist
I quote; I have spent last 3 days to see whether any stains or dust on my K-5 sensor. After taking more than 25 shots (mostly at F22) with two lenses (43mm and 31mm), I found NO stains on my K-5 sensor. Good thing he doesn't have a life. Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: from the lunatic fringe of the pentax forum

2010-12-06 Thread Walter Gilbert
Wow. Three days, two lenses and 25 shots to figure out what ought to be discernible in 3 shots through one lens over the course of, what, fifteen minutes? I want that guy reading my MRI's. -- Walt On 12/6/2010 7:24 PM, paul stenquist wrote: I quote; I have spent last 3 days to see

Re: from the lunatic fringe of the pentax forum

2010-12-06 Thread Ann Sanfedele
paul stenquist wrote: I quote; I have spent last 3 days to see whether any stains or dust on my K-5 sensor. After taking more than 25 shots (mostly at F22) with two lenses (43mm and 31mm), I found NO stains on my K-5 sensor. Good thing he doesn't have a life. Paul LOL! ann -- PDML

Re: from the lunatic fringe of the pentax forum

2010-12-06 Thread Steven Desjardins
That's quite a bit of looking to find an obvious visible imperfection. The best part is that if you did find something then you'll see it forever. On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 9:21 PM, Walter Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote:     Wow.  Three days, two lenses and 25 shots to figure out what ought to be

Re: from the lunatic fringe of the pentax forum

2010-12-06 Thread Paul Ewins
Occasionally the Pentax forum looks like the voice of sweet reason when compared to the DPR forums. Paul -- 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: from the lunatic fringe of the pentax forum

2010-12-06 Thread Steven Desjardins
Whereas the PDML exhibits the satisfied cynicism of those who expect the worst. Our motto: If there's nothing wrong, it isn't a Pentax. On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 9:35 PM, Paul Ewins paulew...@optusnet.com.au wrote: Occasionally the Pentax forum looks like the voice of sweet reason when compared

Re: from the lunatic fringe of the pentax forum

2010-12-06 Thread Paul Ewins
We are happy in our martyrdom? On 07/12/2010, at 1:44 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: Whereas the PDML exhibits the satisfied cynicism of those who expect the worst. Our motto: If there's nothing wrong, it isn't a Pentax. On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 9:35 PM, Paul Ewins paulew...@optusnet.com.au

Re: from the lunatic fringe of the pentax forum

2010-12-06 Thread Doug Franklin
On 2010-12-06 21:47, Paul Ewins wrote: We are happy in our martyrdom? On 07/12/2010, at 1:44 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: Whereas the PDML exhibits the satisfied cynicism of those who expect the worst. Our motto: If there's nothing wrong, it isn't a Pentax. If you think everything's going

Re: from the lunatic fringe of the pentax forum

2010-12-06 Thread paul stenquist
In truth, we're a bit more mature than the others. We've been around for a dozen years and wore out the hand-wringing thing a while back. I think we've learned that there will inevitably be problems with anything as complex as a DSLR, and sometimes we have to be a bit patient while those

Re: from the lunatic fringe of the pentax forum

2010-12-06 Thread drd1135
-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: from the lunatic fringe of the pentax forum In truth, we're a bit more mature than the others. We've been around for a dozen years and wore out the hand-wringing thing a while back. I think we've learned that there will inevitably be problems

Re: from the lunatic fringe of the pentax forum

2010-12-06 Thread Ken Waller
Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: from the lunatic fringe of the pentax forum I quote; I have spent last 3 days to see whether any stains or dust on my K-5 sensor. After

Re: from the lunatic fringe of the pentax forum

2010-12-06 Thread David Parsons
Yeah, I actively avoid DPR unless a search takes me there. Funny thing is that Adam started PF after problems there. On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 9:35 PM, Paul Ewins paulew...@optusnet.com.au wrote: Occasionally the Pentax forum looks like the voice of sweet reason when compared to the DPR forums.

Re: from the lunatic fringe of the pentax forum

2010-12-06 Thread Boris Liberman
On 12/7/2010 3:24 AM, paul stenquist wrote: I quote; I have spent last 3 days to see whether any stains or dust on my K-5 sensor. After taking more than 25 shots (mostly at F22) with two lenses (43mm and 31mm), I found NO stains on my K-5 sensor. Good thing he doesn't have a life. Paul

Re: from the lunatic fringe of the pentax forum

2010-12-06 Thread Boris Liberman
On 12/7/2010 5:07 AM, paul stenquist wrote: We actually talk about pictures much more than we talk about the cameras that take the pictures. That's a healthy thing. Paul I concur and I'd even drink to that, Paul. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net