Re: Winter's finger

2007-01-02 Thread Bruce Dayton
Thanks, glad that you liked it. -- Bruce Tuesday, January 2, 2007, 4:47:06 PM, you wrote: JaKM Beautifully spotted and composed Bruce. JaKM - Original Message - JaKM From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] JaKM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net JaKM Sent: Wednesday, January

Re: PESO: Enjoying the View

2007-01-02 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice shot, Mark. The scene is powerful on its own, but the coujple takes it up a notch. Nicely exposed: sky tones intact. Good one. Paul On Jan 2, 2007, at 6:02 PM, Mark Dalal wrote: My girlfriend and I were down in Austin to meet a college buddy. We stopped at Mount Bonnell to check out

Re: Scanning

2007-01-02 Thread K.Takeshita
On 1/02/07 8:22 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Having spent a good part of two days on and off scanning P645 negatives, I'm resigned to the fact that this process is hopelessly, infuriatingly tedious and unproductive. I remember now why I was so happy to be done with it. Any

Re: OT: Occupations?

2007-01-02 Thread graywolf
Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Tue, 2 Jan 2007, Tim ?sleby wrote: Don't believe you. With an IQ of 50 you should have trouble opening a door on your own ;-) Loss of 50 IQ points. But we agree, he must have started pretty high. Not sure if get well soon applies, Graywolf, but here goes

Re: OT: Occupations?

2007-01-02 Thread graywolf
CHUCKLE! Tom C wrote: From: graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] I really didn't use to understand why people didn't get it when I gave them a couple of hints, much less why I should have to explain the same thing over, and over, and over. Now, unfortunately, I do understand. What? Tom C.

Re: OT: Occupations?

2007-01-02 Thread K.Takeshita
On 1/02/07 8:43 PM, graywolf, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes this third neurologist's profound $3000 opinion was, Duh, I dunno! Which confirms the second's professional opinion. The first was sure she knew exactly what the problem was, only the treatment did not help a bit. The only consolation

Re: Scanning

2007-01-02 Thread David Savage
On 1/3/07, Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 03/01/07, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've yet to see a decent 35mm scan from a flatbed, mostly because the holders suck horribly. MF and LF scans on the other hand can get quite good with the higher-end scanners, if not

Re: Snowflake and hoarfrost

2007-01-02 Thread David Savage
On 1/3/07, Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A nice snowflake and hoar frost photo taken with a Pentax *ist DS and Sigma lens is on http://www.spaceweather.com at the moment. Tom C. I'm no expert on snow hoar frost, but would that be a pretty severe crop of the original, or is it doable at

OT But vaguely related to the occupation thread

2007-01-02 Thread Digital Image Studio
My current occupation is still very new to me, I had zero training and no intentions of getting into this line of work but as we all know life delivers these little challenges from time to time. To date I've refrained from posting any kid pics to the list but I've just put together a very QD page

Re: OT: Occupations?

2007-01-02 Thread Tom Simpson
A rather specialized one. We have people that keep up with the overhead projectors, TVs, all the old school stuff. And of course, the 16mm film and LaserDisc stuff is all long gone now...though we are still very deep in VHS. :-/ My bag is all the new toys that have computers hooked up to

Re: OT But vaguely related to the occupation thread

2007-01-02 Thread David Savage
On 1/3/07, Digital Image Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My current occupation is still very new to me, I had zero training and no intentions of getting into this line of work but as we all know life delivers these little challenges from time to time. To date I've refrained from posting any

Re: PESO -- Another senseless hit and run...

2007-01-02 Thread David Savage
On 1/3/07, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 1/2/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I should really pay attention to what I'm doing. Correct link below: http://www.mindspring.com/~morephotos/PESO_--_anothersenselesshitandrun.html Senseless slaughter... I like it. In

Re: PESO -- Another senseless hit and run...

2007-01-02 Thread Paul Stenquist
It's obvious that the victim ran out in front of the car. I know. I've had that happen to me. Paul On Jan 2, 2007, at 9:09 PM, David Savage wrote: On 1/3/07, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 1/2/07, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I should really pay attention to what I'm

Re: OT But vaguely related to the occupation thread

2007-01-02 Thread Paul Stenquist
Some great baby pics there, Rob. And what a sturdy looking little guy he is. Congratulations and good work. Many thousands of additional pics to follow. Been there done that, five times now (Counting Grace:-). Paul On Jan 2, 2007, at 9:06 PM, Digital Image Studio wrote: My current occupation

Re: OT But vaguely related to the occupation thread

2007-01-02 Thread K.Takeshita
On 1/02/07 9:06 PM, Digital Image Studio, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My current occupation is still very new to me, I had zero training and no intentions of getting into this line of work but as we all know life delivers these little challenges from time to time. To date I've refrained from

Funniest Kodak commercial

2007-01-02 Thread George Sinos
You were a Kodak moment once, and you're going to be one again, only this time it's digital... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz6XjXu-oT8eurl= I'm still laughing. See you later, gs -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

RE: Do it yourself pano head

2007-01-02 Thread Markus Maurer
*I* plan to make panoramas of the Swiss mountains and the city of Zurich at infinity with no near objects in the foreground. greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kenneth Waller Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2007 8:09 PM To:

Re: Winter's finger

2007-01-02 Thread P. J. Alling
Not really sure I like it. No real criticism, just not sure... Bruce Dayton wrote: Taken on a recent outing in Utah. They do have snow there. Pentax K10D, A 70-210/4, Handheld ISO 200, 1/180 sec @ f/11 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/snow2006_06.htm Comments welcome -- -- The

Re: GFM Registration is OPEN!

2007-01-02 Thread rg2
where do you register? rg2 - Original Message - From: Kenneth Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, January 01, 2007 11:46 PM Subject: Re: GFM Registration is OPEN! # 305 here. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: Paul

Re: PESO - Bicycle in the snow

2007-01-02 Thread David Mann
On Jan 3, 2007, at 12:43 PM, David J Brooks wrote: Looks like blur reduction was turned off. They were probably going super fast just to keep warm. Cycling in snow is not something I like to do too often, and I wouldn't go near the stuff if there was any traffic. - Dave -- PDML

RE: Do it yourself pano head

2007-01-02 Thread Markus Maurer
Thanks Rob Id ownloaded the article and will read it. I never had anything near in the foreground in the few panos I did, that must be the point. greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Digital Image Studio Sent: Tuesday, January

Re: Do it yourself pano head

2007-01-02 Thread David Mann
On Jan 3, 2007, at 12:25 PM, William Robb wrote: A couple of years ago, I was asked to do a multi exposure stitch of a map that had been emailed from somewhere in eastern Europe. It was a nightmare. I don't recall exactly how many exposures the photographer had done, close to two dozen,

Re: Winter's finger

2007-01-02 Thread Paul Stenquist
Simple, but effective. The title helps it, but it stands on its own as a well composed shot. Paul . Bruce Dayton wrote: Taken on a recent outing in Utah. They do have snow there. Pentax K10D, A 70-210/4, Handheld ISO 200, 1/180 sec @ f/11

Re: GFM Registration is OPEN!

2007-01-02 Thread David Savage
http://www.grandfather.com/planning_your_visit/events/nphoto.php Only 20 seats remaining as of 4:30 Tuesday. Cheers, Dave On 1/3/07, rg2 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: where do you register? rg2 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: OT But vaguely related to the occupation thread

2007-01-02 Thread Doug Franklin
Digital Image Studio wrote: I had [...] no intentions of getting into this line of work [...] Uh-huh. You got yourself into that mess. Don't look for sympathy from us! :-) -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: Pentax Spotmatic II gold

2007-01-02 Thread Markus Maurer
I sent Steven the link privately since it is/was a running auction and of course none of mine :-) greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Kostas Kavoussanakis Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 1:02 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Occupations?

2007-01-02 Thread Stan Halpin
I have been out of school (PhD in Social Psychology from Purdue) since 1970. I am a researcher and research manager in the federal civil service, current focus is on leadership development principles and practices. Monograph on same is in the final editing stages. Previous edited book on same

RE: Winter's finger

2007-01-02 Thread Markus Maurer
This time I find the background more interesting than the main subject. greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Bruce Dayton Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2007 1:27 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Winter's finger Taken on

Re: Funniest Kodak commercial

2007-01-02 Thread Perry Pellechia
LOL! On 1/2/07, George Sinos [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You were a Kodak moment once, and you're going to be one again, only this time it's digital... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz6XjXu-oT8eurl= I'm still laughing. See you later, gs -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Scanning

2007-01-02 Thread David Mann
On Jan 3, 2007, at 2:22 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Having spent a good part of two days on and off scanning P645 negatives, I'm resigned to the fact that this process is hopelessly, infuriatingly tedious and unproductive. I remember now why I was so happy to be done with it. Scanning medium

Re: Do it yourself pano head

2007-01-02 Thread Digital Image Studio
On 03/01/07, Markus Maurer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Rob Id ownloaded the article and will read it. I never had anything near in the foreground in the few panos I did, that must be the point. Very true, however if you do it's always good to have some knowledge and potential solutions up

PESO - Full Moon Tonight

2007-01-02 Thread Mat Maessen
http://www.matoe.org/gallery2/v/tomatoe/testscans/IMGP0750-cropped.jpg.html Taken about half an hour ago, in my driveway. *istDS2, Sigma 400/5.6 manual focus, exposure and aperture in the EXIF info. Converted from raw in Adobe Camera Raw, with some shadow and contrast adjustments. Cropped and

Re: Funniest Kodak commercial

2007-01-02 Thread graywolf
Hum...? Did that crash my system? Or was it just a coincidence. Got one of those if this is the first time you have seen this message restart windows things. I am not going back to see. First a full virus scan... Perry Pellechia wrote: LOL! On 1/2/07, George Sinos [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Funniest Kodak commercial

2007-01-02 Thread John Celio
You were a Kodak moment once, and you're going to be one again, only this time it's digital... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz6XjXu-oT8eurl= Almost makes me want to buy a Kodak. And actually, some of the Kodaks I used to sell were decent little cameras. I probably would have bought the

Re: OT: Occupations?

2007-01-02 Thread David Mann
On Jan 3, 2007, at 9:21 AM, Tim Øsleby wrote: Also used in audio systems. my little understanding is that the advantage using them is that they are more efficient than other transistors, in other word more power, less spill heat. Only in certain applications. As far as audio goes, the

Re: OT: Occupations?

2007-01-02 Thread graywolf
Sorry, Ken, I should have made it clear that that was my translation of their five minute long summary of their findings. But if your question was true, the upper 50% of the population would be in real trouble. Also, do not confuse knowledge with intelligence. They often go hand in hand, but

Re: Funniest Kodak commercial

2007-01-02 Thread David Savage
How's your system set up to handle Flash media? It's just a Flash video. YouTube is pretty save as far as I know. Cheers, Dave On 1/3/07, graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hum...? Did that crash my system? Or was it just a coincidence. Got one of those if this is the first time you have seen

Re: OT: Occupations?

2007-01-02 Thread David Mann
On Jan 3, 2007, at 5:28 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: What's a MOSFET? A small explosive. - Dave (former power electronics engineer) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Funniest Kodak commercial

2007-01-02 Thread graywolf
Well, I did refuse the last Flash upgrade, my my Multimedia Suite installation predates the Adobe buyout. David Savage wrote: How's your system set up to handle Flash media? It's just a Flash video. YouTube is pretty save as far as I know. Cheers, Dave On 1/3/07, graywolf [EMAIL

Re: OT: Occupations?

2007-01-02 Thread David Mann
On Jan 3, 2007, at 2:28 PM, graywolf wrote: I have been reading some stuff on an audio forum and have finally came to the understanding that what folks who call themselves audiophiles mean by HiFi is excessively loud with a rather over boosted midrange. They do a lot of sneering at the

Re: Scanning

2007-01-02 Thread Adam Maas
David Mann wrote: On Jan 3, 2007, at 2:22 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Having spent a good part of two days on and off scanning P645 negatives, I'm resigned to the fact that this process is hopelessly, infuriatingly tedious and unproductive. I remember now why I was so happy to be done with

Re: OT But vaguely related to the occupation thread

2007-01-02 Thread Bob Sullivan
Rob, Yes, that is mini-you! The match to your baby picture is amazing! I see your son is starting to think about things. This is a process that always amazed me. You can see them form the intention and then take the action! And are those his blocks and fort or your's. ;-) Plus the wise old man

Re: Scanning

2007-01-02 Thread David Savage
On 1/3/07, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And Kodachrome is a royal pain to scan. One reason I avoid the stuff. The problem is if your like me and scanning family photos for archival purposes, there is no way to avoid it. Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: Occupations?

2007-01-02 Thread graywolf
You probably do not think a Diana Krall CD is the ultimate system test music then grin. I have an upcoming speaker project of my own, replacing the tweeters, caps, and terminals. Parts are here just need to find the energy. That will leave the boxes and coils genuine original vintage KLH.

Re: Scanning

2007-01-02 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Jan 2, 2007, at 5:39 PM, K.Takeshita wrote: Any inclination to go back to APS cartridges? Load it and forget it :-). LOL ... Why bother when I have a K10D? :-) At least scanning 645 nets a photo of about equal quality, and the distinctive signature of the larger format is fun to work

Re: OT: Occupations?

2007-01-02 Thread Paul Sorenson
Anyone care to share? -- Bachelor's with a Geography major Just short of a Masters in Vocational Education Administration Working life includes: Plumber Flight Instructor/Charter Pilot Technical College Aeronautical Technology Instructor Technical College Department Dean

Re: Funniest Kodak commercial

2007-01-02 Thread graywolf
quoting myself Hum...? Did that crash my system? Or was it just a coincidence. Got one of those if this is the first time you have seen this message restart windows things. I am not going back to see. First a full virus scan...end quote Well, AVQ scan found a threat that was not there this

Re: PESO -- Another senseless hit and run...

2007-01-02 Thread Kenneth Waller
Good to see you branch out in your photography. Kenneth Waller - Original Message - From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO -- Another senseless hit and run... Damn wrong link http://www.mindspring.com/~morephotos/PESO_--_anothersenselesshitandrun.html Perry

Re: Question about DNG

2007-01-02 Thread Boris Liberman
Jostein, I use v3.1 of the Pentax software. My installation was a bit disorderly, since I installed the 3.1 version from the web before installing from the K10D CD. The downloaded version required proof of ownership, but the *istD CD was sufficient. Anyway it sounds like an upgrade to v3.1

Re: OT: Occupations?

2007-01-02 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: graywolf Subject: Re: OT: Occupations? Sorry, Ken, I should have made it clear that that was my translation of their five minute long summary of their findings. But if your question was true, the upper 50% of the population would be in real trouble. My

Taking Pentax Gear to the Edge

2007-01-02 Thread Joseph Tainter
Full moon on snow, handheld: K10D at ISO 1600; A 50 F1.2; 1/8 second @ F1.2; shake reduction on. http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036message=21510186 Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: OT: Occupations?

2007-01-02 Thread Russell Kerstetter
On 1/1/07, Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone care to share? AP (Airframe and Powerplant), which is a fancy way of saying 'airplane mechanic', and I recently received an IA (Inspection Authorization), which is a fancy way of saying that I have been an AP for three years and can pass a

Re: PESO - Full Moon Tonight

2007-01-02 Thread japilado
Thanks for the info. You wouldn't know there was a full moon in the sky if you were in Portland, OR tonight, or, perhaps, the entire Pacific Northwest. Jim A. http://www.matoe.org/gallery2/v/tomatoe/testscans/IMGP0750-cropped.jpg.html Taken about half an hour ago, in my driveway.

Re: OT: Occupations?

2007-01-02 Thread David Savage
On 1/3/07, Russell Kerstetter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 1/1/07, Mike Hamilton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone care to share? AP (Airframe and Powerplant), which is a fancy way of saying 'airplane mechanic', That's better than what they call them here, Licenced Aircraft Maintenance

Re: Winter's finger

2007-01-02 Thread Bruce Dayton
I have to agree with you somewhat. The background was what made me interested in the shot. I didn't want to shoot an abstract of just the water, and found the subject to fill nicely. -- Bruce Tuesday, January 2, 2007, 7:17:15 PM, you wrote: MM This time I find the background more

Re: Winter's finger

2007-01-02 Thread Bruce Dayton
Fair enough, any comments are useful. I appreciate your candor. -- Bruce Tuesday, January 2, 2007, 7:03:07 PM, you wrote: PJA Not really sure I like it. No real criticism, just not sure... PJA Bruce Dayton wrote: Taken on a recent outing in Utah. They do have snow there. Pentax K10D, A

Re: Winter's finger

2007-01-02 Thread Bruce Dayton
Thanks Paul, I appreciate your comments. -- Best regards, Bruce Tuesday, January 2, 2007, 7:04:11 PM, you wrote: Simple, but effective. The title helps it, but it stands on its own as a well composed shot. PS Paul . Bruce Dayton wrote: Taken on a recent outing in Utah. They do have

Re: Funniest Kodak commercial

2007-01-02 Thread graywolf
Found the virus on the second pass. Had nothing to do with the video. It was in a zip file and AVQ had not found it previously. Kind of strange, but it does not seem like it could have had anything to do with the crash. OH WELL. graywolf wrote: quoting myself Hum...? Did that crash my

Re: Taking Pentax Gear to the Edge

2007-01-02 Thread Bruce Dayton
Hey Joe, That actually turned out pretty good. It gave a real good mood and feeling of the actual circumstances. I rather like it. -- Bruce Tuesday, January 2, 2007, 9:54:53 PM, you wrote: JT Full moon on snow, handheld: K10D at ISO 1600; A 50 F1.2; 1/8 second @ JT F1.2; shake reduction

Re: PESO - Full Moon Tonight

2007-01-02 Thread Bruce Dayton
Yep, that there is a full moon fer sure. It is certainly better than any moon shot I have ever taken. -- Bruce Tuesday, January 2, 2007, 7:40:46 PM, you wrote: MM http://www.matoe.org/gallery2/v/tomatoe/testscans/IMGP0750-cropped.jpg.html MM Taken about half an hour ago, in my driveway. MM

Re: OT: Occupations?

2007-01-02 Thread Doug Franklin
David Mann wrote: Somehow I need to find that magic combination of free-time and money... I've found that lowering one's standards is infinitely cheaper. :-) -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Winter's finger

2007-01-02 Thread Boris Liberman
Bruce Dayton wrote: Taken on a recent outing in Utah. They do have snow there. Pentax K10D, A 70-210/4, Handheld ISO 200, 1/180 sec @ f/11 http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/snow2006_06.htm Comments welcome Bruce, on my screen the snow has very slight blue/cyan tint. I haven't seen snow

Occupations

2007-01-02 Thread Don Williams
Occupation(s): From school -- Drawing Office/Toolroom Metal Box Company, Cape Town; Ranching in Rhodesia for seven years; Big Game hunting safaris to make money; Built and customized big game rifles - also for money. Manufactured chambering reamers as well. Then used this money for --

Re: OT But vaguely related to the occupation thread

2007-01-02 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! My current occupation is still very new to me, I had zero training and no intentions of getting into this line of work but as we all know life delivers these little challenges from time to time. To date I've refrained from posting any kid pics to the list but I've just put together a

A couple of PESOs

2007-01-02 Thread William Robb
You need to like dogs for this one. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/peso/recent/bigtongue.html I decided to do my own full moon picture tonight. I don't know why. This was shot with the K10 behind the A600/5.6 and 2XL teleconverter. The camera was mounted to the Wimberley head on the

Re: style change

2007-01-02 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Digital Image Studio wrote: Not really, I spent very little time shooting with flash on my *ist D and I'll continue to do so. This holiday period most of my shooting was done using my old *ist D as it's a far more comfortable camera for me which tends to make the biggest contribution to

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