FS: Super Tak 135/3.5

2011-11-18 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Externally and optically in pretty nice condition, but the aperture blades do not move. Appears to be very oily and stuck in place. $5 + shipping. PayPal. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott

Pentax today (was: Nikon User in Praise of Pentax )

2011-11-20 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
quel. The question is, then: What does Pentax do today which equals or surpasses the others? 50-135/2.8? K5? K-r/K-x? FA50/1.4, 31/1.8, 77/1.8? SDM? WR? Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott --

Pentax today (was: Nikon User in Praise of Pentax )

2011-11-20 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Joe, I don't object to Pentax in favor of another brand, but just their ultra-conservative behavior which can be seen in the lack of longer fast lenses. Still, I agree that P does well to stay within their niche. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cann

Re: F 50 f/1.7 or FA 50 f/1.7?

2011-11-21 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Igor has some good Pentax stuff, including one af 50/1.7. http://www.igorcamera.com/pentax.htm Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.n

Re: What are you working on to improve your photography?

2011-11-22 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I have been studying "professional portrait lightings" by charles abel to get a handle on posing and lighting techniques. The methods of the 1930s and 40s fascimate me. And I have joined a local club as well as using other formats. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no

Re: Today's dark side thrift score - a question for you guys

2011-11-23 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
riers, for $4. Tragic thing is, I can hardly give it away. Some deals are to good.) Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/m

Questioning the DA* 50-135

2011-11-23 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
amount of distortion seems excessive. And it's a '*' lens none the less. (I never got any of this from the F35-105.) What do you folks think? Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott --

Re: The one true book

2011-11-23 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
ebook-is-badware-and-why-google-should-warn-its-users Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRI

Re: Questioning the DA* 50-135

2011-11-23 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Look at pic 1 and note the circular distortion. That is what I was trying into identify. It looks like some serious barrel distortuon. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Di

re: Questioning the DA* 50-135

2011-11-23 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
f them. It seems odd that it would be random or that it would be a product of zoom-while-shoot as that would affect all objects in the pic. Perhaps it is that specific lens alone. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose"

Re: Shoot Insurance -- yikes!

2011-11-23 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
And why does one need this? Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, pl

OT: For anyone wanting lightroom 3.0

2011-11-28 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
http://columbus.craigslist.org/pho/2725296524.html I don't know this person, or if it is a good deal. Thought it might be useful, though. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pent

Re: OT: The myth of KEH "bargain" lenses

2011-12-09 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
saw a Bronica ETRs with 3 lenses sell for $200. Yesterday @ thrift shop I got a K1000, a CE-4, and 3 lenses for $40. That was the expensive purchase. On the cheaper side I got Canonet 28 for $2.99 and a Minox CD 70 for $4.99. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cann

Re: PESO Louise

2011-12-14 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
the image more. She also looks like a great candidate for a close-up. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdm

Happy PPG camper

2011-12-15 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I have submitted 5 altogether and have had 3 accepted. The winter shot last year and the two stills were shot several years ago. http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/collinbrendemuehl Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot

smc 135/2.5

2011-12-17 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
There is one in town here that I can get to anyone for $225 shipped. Glass is perfect, body shows light wear, auto switch is stiff. With caps. A nice sample. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- J

Re: smc 135/2.5

2011-12-17 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
jco, Thanks for the info. It is the m42 version, but I am now not in front of it to see the aperture. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http:

FS Fryday: Tamron Auto 200-500/6.9 Adaptamatic

2011-12-22 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
es/ebay/tz4.jpg http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/ebay/tz5.jpg http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/ebay/tz6.jpg Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.ne

Re: FS Fryday: Tamron Auto 200-500/6.9 Adaptamatic

2011-12-22 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
to take it on a dslr excursion. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please vi

Re: OT - Kodak Created it's own Doomsday Device

2011-12-22 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
ted in the American worker. And the gov't does not make it any easier, especially when they do things like they did to Gibson. (My cynicism level is quite high these days.) Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- J

Re: OT: FILM shot wins Pop Photo contest

2011-12-24 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
e best image rendering but are not very fast. The rare symmetricals wider than 5.6 have a "glow" and even 5.6 can be questionable in certain situations. Of the 5 LF lenses I own, 2 are plasmats, 2 are Tessars, and 1 (B&L/Zeiss Protar VII) is especially unique. Sincerely, Collin

Discovering HDR

2011-12-24 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
colors become vibrant. imo. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: OT: FILM shot wins Pop Photo contest

2011-12-27 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
ll frame > The diagonal FOV on a 15mm Takumar lens is 111 degrees, 35mm full frame. It is stamped on the lens as having 105 deg coverage. That falls somewhere in between these two focal lengths. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what h

Re: Tarts

2011-12-29 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
That is the type of image that then stock agencies seek. And table-top shots like that also provide a good place for practice if you have a tilt lens for altering the focal plane. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose&quo

Two things -- Lighting & HDR

2012-01-03 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
external stand-alone or PS HDR software? How heavily do you process? Has anyone stopped doing HDR? Why? Examples would be great. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Ma

Re: "Houston, we have a problem":: PK/A Adaptall stuck on my K-x

2012-01-03 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Make sure that your switch is set to MF to retract the motor shaft. After that it ... it should come off with a firm grip. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: size comparison

2012-01-03 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
J.C. O'Connell wrote: > interesting to hear a pissing match about size comparison > where the contest features claims about whose got "the smallest". Golf! Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose"

Re: OT - Vinyl and Turntables

2012-01-07 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
n an AR XA, and while not a Linn, it also has not the price. So I continue to wear out Parchment Shamblejam while using up my supply of D3/D4. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pent

Re: OT - Vinyl and Turntables

2012-01-07 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
he Sony does a better job splitting tracks, but the Philips actually sounds better, for some reason. I'll be completely done with at least one of them in the next couple of months, if that's of any interest. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cann

Re: OT: Android handset questions

2012-01-08 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
the issue. Not hard, but important to be aware of. The Timer does not always die properly. Pay close attention to return values and assume nothing. IOW, there is some immaturity in the OS, but it is "good" and you'll enjoy it. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who

Pick a camera

2012-01-09 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
s is appreciated. Tx. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please vi

Re: Pick a camera

2012-01-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
equipment. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- 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 direc

Re: Pick a camera

2012-01-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
de of lighting sins. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit th

Re: Pick a camera

2012-01-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
No perspective control needed. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott >-Original Message- >From: Underpaid N. Overpentaxed [mailto:overpenta...@googlemail.com] >Sent: Tuesday, Jan

Re: Pick a camera

2012-01-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Agreed. And as one shooting expensive sheet film, getting it right the first time is always best. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott >-Original Message- >From: steve harley [m

Re: PESO - Pano in Black and White

2012-01-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I'd been wanting to see some results from that s/w. Very nice. Much better than early digital conversion processes. It tempts me to drop LF film. But ... not yet. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose"

DS35/2.8 macro

2012-01-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Anyone here using it? Opinions? Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PD

Re: PESO - Pano in Black and White

2012-01-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Since I'm still in grad school for another 6 months ... Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott >-Original Message- >From: Darren Addy [mailto:pixelsmi...@gmail.com] >Sent: Tues

Re: Fake IR portrait

2012-01-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
The old 19th c. images had no blue sensitivity, so they had a very similar appearance. Removing blue would give a similar result as adding red. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott >-Ori

Re: DS35/2.8 macro

2012-01-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
> On Jan 10, 2012, at 1:26 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > >> I assume you mean DA 35/2.8 macro ltd? duh. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pd

Re: blurbage

2012-01-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Call American Pickers! Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott >-Original Message- >From: Cory Waters [mailto:cbwat...@bellsouth.net] >Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 06:45 PM >To

PS macro for fluorescent interference

2012-01-17 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
or of that stripe? Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit th

Re: PS macro for fluorescent interference

2012-01-18 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
lways* happened when I shoot out there. It is in the identical position on each image shot in that location. It is a question of electrical interference with the sensor. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose"

Re: PS macro for fluorescent interference

2012-01-18 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
tion. Are you thinking in PS or in-camera / in utero? Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to U

Third day on the job

2012-01-18 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
change the storage format for the items I'm shooting & cataloging so that the data can be later imported into a database for web use. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML

Re: Third day on the job

2012-01-18 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
rez JPEGs the camera can be set >to, otherwise it all takes too long. > >It works, it's good. I got an EyeFi last yer. It's a battery hog and I find it too slow to be practical. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cann

Re: PS macro for fluorescent interference

2012-01-19 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
e to scroll through across and look for the subtle influence rather than the one most visible band. Since it *appears* to have harmonics, that goes to EMI/hash in the air causing issues with electronics. And that seems even more consistent with what my local expert has stated. Sincerely, Col

Re: OT: Canon DSLR vs Rolleicord

2012-01-19 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
cesses are different. Of course, nothing equals a LF contact print. CofC is irrelevant at that point, and the DSLR data quantity is then immaterial. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML

Re: OT: Canon DSLR vs Rolleicord

2012-01-19 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
format. And I'm getting close to parting with both LF outfits, though that's only because of a loss of arm strength over the past few years. At times it is just not worth the effort, and that is a shame. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot

Re: New Pentax EVIL rumor, with specs

2012-01-20 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
t just a PC peripheral. That's my plan. Why won't they listen to me? I'll even head up the project, both engineering and marketing. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott --

K7/Kr

2012-01-20 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
interference banding. No problems at all. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PD

Re: OT: Matting & Framing

2012-06-28 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
t that I use on occasion. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, ple

WTB

2012-06-29 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Someone on APUG wants one F or FA 50/1.7. If you've got one FS, I'll pass it on. Collin -- 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.

FS: AF400T outfit

2012-06-29 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Includes AF400T, but without a bracket. 4P sync cord. Another sync cord that terminates in a PC connection. And the external flash hand grip. Pics later. $80 shipped (US) for all. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose&quo

fs fryday

2012-06-29 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
1. Pentax A 50/2. $25 2. Canon ef III 35-80/4-5.6. $25 3. Canon ef II 80-200/4.6-5.6 $50 All clean and in good working order. + shpg. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Di

Just a simple question

2012-07-03 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
If a 24Mp D3200 is $699 and a 16Mp K30 is $899 then who is going to buy the K30? Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailma

one picture today

2012-07-04 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/7503560206/in/photostream Getting the patio re-done was more important than taking the picture. But I just had to document it. The old one was 20 years old and the bricks were breaking down. Took us 2+ days, but we got it done. Tonight we grill sirloins.

FT Fryday

2012-07-06 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Pentax-A 2x-s Excellent condition, with caps. Offer me something nice in trade ... -- 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.

FTAGH: ever-ready cases

2012-07-07 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Two old Spotmatic leather cases Well, one bottom and two tops. One is Honeywell and the other Asahi with the eye on it. Just pay shipping. -- 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 a

Cleaning house

2012-07-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Life has thrown some curves lately. So I'm getting rid of some stuff. Mostly pretty cheap. I'm willing to pull things for direct sales as needed. http://stores.ebay.com/WorkingThroughSeminary Collin -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net t

Anyone compared ...

2012-07-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Anyone compared the Rokinon 85/1.4 to the Pentax SMC 85/1.8 (K)? Collin -- 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.

I'm looking for ...

2012-07-11 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
... the protocol to control a DSLR via USB. Sometimes friends are more precise than google. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.n

Re: I'm looking for ...

2012-07-11 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I'm going to construct a generic app with tables for and updateable for multiple cameras. The general functions will be both dashboard and enterprise image management. I tried this with EyeFi but those things are battery pigs. There is always another way. Sincerely, Collin Brende

Re: I'm looking for ...

2012-07-11 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
ittle s/w dev is truly original as there are only so many ways to do things. But the app structure will be entirely mine.) Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail L

A nice little macro variation to have at hand

2012-07-13 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
http://home.comcast.net/~tmoreau2/dyxum_90mm.htm Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIB

Re: FS: Tamron Adaptall teleconverters & ext. tube; WAS (Re: A nice little macro variation to have at hand)

2012-07-13 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
>That page misses one option (one that I only became aware of recently). >Tamron also made an Adaptall2 *Extension Tube* specifically for the SP >90/2.5 that will get it to 1:1. I think that's the first on the list. http://home.comcast.net/~tmoreau2/dyxum_90mm.htm Or is there another? -- PDML

Re: FS: Tamron Adaptall teleconverters & ext. tube; WAS (Re: A nice little macro variation to have at hand) FS: Tamron Adaptall teleconverters & ext. tube; WAS (Re: A nice little macro variation to ha

2012-07-13 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Oops. Forget me. I forgot how to read. -- 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.

People have names for this type of work

2012-07-16 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Canon-EOS-adapted-SMC-Pentax-M-50mm-f1-7-Manual-Focu s-Lens-Focus-Confirmation-/261068345857?pt=Camera_Lenses&hash=item3cc8e2d201 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

FS Fryday

2012-07-20 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
#1: Sigma 70-210 Pentax AF UC-II f/ 4-5.6 With rear cap & hood. VGC $20 + shipping #2 Pentax-A 2X-S. With both caps. Ex. $100 + shipping. But willing to trade ... #3 Kitchenaid pasta maker and food grinder. Used, but very good condition. Pretty hard on film. Not good to SD cards, either. http

? on M28/2.8

2012-07-31 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- 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 a

RE: OT: Astronomy Picture of the Day

2012-08-02 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Probably shot with a Nikon, the only company stupid enough to hire cougar prey. -Original Message- Message: 12 Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2012 17:02:20 -0400 From: "Daniel J. Matyola" To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: OT: Astronomy Picture of the Day Message-ID: Content-Type: text/pla

If we have ...

2012-08-04 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
a plethora of petunias then is it a concord of cormorants? -- 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.

Microphone

2012-08-04 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/7710044190/in/photostream Having a yard sale today. Selling a couple of old EV664 mics on stands. So I though a shot might be in order. I like the color saturation of the old Tamron lenses. Collin -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://p

Late "macro" category submission

2012-08-08 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/7741194924/in/photostream/lightbox/ Found this bug that I just couldn't resist. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Ripening thistle

2012-08-08 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Shot while on a walk this afternoon ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/7741217746/in/photostream/lightbox/ Just love that A50/2.8 macro ... Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott

Found something

2012-08-13 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Found a gentleman in Manitoba with his LX outfit for sale. I wasn't interested in that, but got several lenses from him. (M* 300/4, M28/2.8 v2, M100/4 Macro) He's got other goodies. If anyone is interested, let me know and I will pass you his email address. (Really looking forward to shooting the

Re: PESO: Horsefly

2012-08-13 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
> paid with its life. Might make a good greeting card theme. -- 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: Replacement for Pentax K-5

2012-08-13 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Interesting thoughts in the article. Makes me anticipate, following the current naming convention ... I expect 3 new bodies. K3 to replace K5 -- improved AF & other new features and K? FF and a FF mirrorless. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_

Today's lunchtime shots

2012-08-14 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
pped. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- 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 dire

Re: Peso, thirty years ago, today.......

2012-08-15 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Our 1981 wedding pic looks similar. I also had a great amount of facial hair but got rid of it as soon as I had the chance. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: OT: How to ruin a car

2012-08-15 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
ther Be Killing Communists" bumper sticker. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSC

Re: Found something

2012-08-15 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
>You should buy a Q and a K to Q adapter. That 300 would be a 1650 >equivalent. ;-) That M* is a nice pickup. Not of much use since I don't have a Q. I like the M* images better than the A*. I think the only diff is the coating color cast. Collin -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.n

Re: Enough damn bug pictures already.

2012-08-16 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
And I even returned to my old stand-by -- milkweed pods. I've not spent any time shooting them since going DSLR. So perhaps later this Fall after they've dried and opened I will shoot more of them. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep

Re: Peso, thirty years ago, today.......

2012-08-16 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
>For some reason I keep hearing that as "twenty years ago today, Doctor >Pepper taught the band to play ..." I'll drink to that. At 10, 2, and 4. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim

Re: PESO: What the HELL is this?

2012-08-16 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
https://www.google.com/search?q=hummingbird+moth&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML

Spotted this @ lunch today

2012-08-16 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/7796169532/in/photostream And spotted Salvation Army $24.99 for it. With ever-ready, cap, and polarizer. Only issues are a little corrosion at the shoe base (not shown) and a very worn battery cover. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no foo

Today's bug

2012-08-16 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
i++; j-- x++; Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visi

Re: Today's bug

2012-08-16 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
>O dear >I guess I'm a dum-dum, 'cause I don't get it. >Rick It's a computer thing Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail Lis

FS

2012-08-16 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Two non-Pentax goodies AF-S Nikkor 18-70 3.5-4.5G ED Minolta Zoom xi AF 28-105 Both with caps. $75 each, includes US shipping. -- 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

Re: Sigma 70-300

2012-08-20 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I have heard so much bad about Stigma electronics the past couple of years that I would avoid them just out of principle. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

GESO: Bathroom remodel pictures

2012-08-20 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I wish it were as ease as taking the pictures! http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/sets/72157631166791172/ Collin -- 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 th

Re: Semi-OT: Put yourself in my shoes for a moment . . .

2012-08-20 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Walt, Reduce your body count by 1. Get rid of the Promaster zoom. For general purpose shooting, the stock 18-55 will do fine. Then spend the extra money on 2 lenses: A50/2.8 macro & DA35/2.4 come to mind first. Unless you want sky-scapes, any very wide lens will be disappointing, imnsho. Perhaps

Re: Semi-OT: Put yourself in my shoes for a moment . . .

2012-08-20 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Also, check out the excellent A35-105. Quite sharp though heavy as it is solidly constructed. Often about $125. The A200/4 would be a great long lens that is very compact. In the $150 neighborhood, iirc. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml

Re: Semi-OT: Put yourself in my shoes for a moment . . .

2012-08-21 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Walt, I have some lenses that I am willing to loan out. Tamron 300/5.6. M100/4 macro M28/2.8 (second edition, same as the "A" but w/o the "A" setting) Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose"

PESO - Omaha Stormchasers

2012-08-21 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Great shot. I lived in Omaha for 7 years. Wonderful city. Miss it more all the time. Went to the old Rosenblatt, but haven't had a chance to see the new park yet. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose"

When you can do it by hand ...

2012-08-23 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
... who needs a camera! http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/stunning-drawing-russian-girl-not-photograph-170243830.html Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: OT: Denon AVR-900, we hardly knew ye!

2012-08-29 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I have a Nakamichi that you might enjoy. And some other nice old stuff. http://columbus.craigslist.org/ele/3175537972.html Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: OT fifty worst cars of all time

2012-08-30 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Obviously missing -- Mk 3 VW Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, pl

WTB: MX battery cover

2012-08-30 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Let me know what you've got. Tx. Collin -- 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: OT fifty worst cars of all time

2012-08-30 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Forgot about the Monza. An engine bay so small that to change plugs on the 350 the engine had to be pulled. -- 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.

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