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

Long enablement

2012-01-22 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Just found a decent price on the A* 300/4 with case. Nice lens. Now to find something to shoot with it. I was also wondering ... if I aligned a laser at the back end, would it/could it be even more precise when it got to its target (like the moon)? Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He

Just ordered a book

2012-01-23 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Light Science and Magic. Not just for work, but certainly useful. It's got a great section on shooting polished objects. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

OT: Some sellers ...

2012-01-24 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I was watching a KEH-listed FA 35/2 @ $399. The ad ended, but they relisted it @ $429. Strange. At least the relist has a "make offer" on it. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott --

first images @ work

2012-01-24 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
l.net/IMGP6655r.jpg Here I used a polarizer. The loss of glare is good, but it needs more light. I'll try going to a longer shutter speed. http://www.brendemuehl.net/IMGP6649r.jpg Still a few adjustments to make. But overall it is coming along just fine. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl

Re: first images @ work

2012-01-24 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
the unit to be exposed properly. Then I can magic-wand cut the table out. It works really well. I am going to give a try with a digital PL as they do allow more light to pass. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Ji

Re: first images @ work

2012-01-24 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
t it is has more directionality than a flat surface and that appears controllable. 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/l

Re: first images @ work

2012-01-24 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
hite. The paper should not be all white, but perhaps white-er than it is. I will be adding some reflectors in the next day. Still, the boss is more than happy with the results achieved. Tomorrow I will put up one of the better, later pics with improved exposure. Sincerely, Collin Bren

Re: first images @ work

2012-01-25 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
to separate the item from the background. Dave, That's the plan. Here is a reason for it: http://www.brendemuehl.net/49528b.jpg And here is another improved exposure http://www.brendemuehl.net/49529b.jpg Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gai

wtb: a extension tubes

2012-01-26 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I could make good use of them here @ work, but I've not seen any for sale online for a while now. 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

Re: Almost OT - Pentax Announced new camera

2012-01-26 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I recently asked for this in a DSLR. And people scoffed ... 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_p

If I had to start over ...

2012-01-26 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I'd have gone with lights like these. http://www.cowboystudio.com/product/c16/p16-08.php 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://p

Re: Waaaayyyyy OT: Stereo receivers

2012-01-27 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
TD-160. Or I think my son has an AR XB for sale. Come to Dayton to Hamvention in May. Lots of good electronic values, if you're not too far away. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott

What to do

2012-01-27 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
The boss is VERY happy with my images, especially since I am fairly picky about getting good shots and re-shooting as necessary. But something that will help is a grid screen for the Kr. Does one exist? There's none on the Pentax site. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool

After a little work ...

2012-01-31 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
lay. I may have to shoot for a little extra brightness to compensate for monitor differences. 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://pdm

Re: OT: Lucky me - I got a new job at the age of 62!

2012-01-31 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
hings about this job is the trust level. It is my responsibility to just "make it happen." 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://

Re: After a little work ...

2012-01-31 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
st part seems to be the biggest issue. This Samsung display is one of the few flat screens that I've used which as a clarity similar to a good tube. (My favorite being an old 19" SGI.) The average LCD seems to be the weak link for which I need to compensate. Sincerely, Collin Brendemue

Re: After a little work ...

2012-02-01 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
27;m open to the option. np with the image being viewable. 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 UNS

Re: After a little work ...

2012-02-01 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/70074BPx.jpg So I took an alternate route. Enhance, Shadows/Highlights 1. Lighten Shadows 35% 2. Darken Highlights +15% 3. Midtone Contast +15% Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose&quo

Re: OT question for electronics geeks

2012-02-03 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
mplifier the greater the the "-n db" will be at the low end of the volume knob to indicate no output. 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@p

Re: OT question for electronics geeks

2012-02-03 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
>on 2012-02-03 12:10 Collin Brendemuehl wrote >> "0 db" is not an output. It is the amount of attenuation (resistance) >> that the volume knob puts in the electron path. It is equivalent to >> "full volume" and means nothing else -- it has no referenc

Why I added large format

2012-02-05 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
and there is still no comparison, even with good better lenses. (No need to buy the top-end apo or such.) 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

More than product

2012-02-06 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
uper Takumar 105/2.8. ISO 200, f/5.6. 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

Re: More than product

2012-02-06 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
>The first is also in better focus. Ya, I see that now, enlarged. Focus moved in front of her. We'll just call it 'soft' and pretend it was on purpose. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" --

Re: More than product

2012-02-06 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
It also looks like some stuck pixels showing up around her right eye on #1. 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

Re: PESO To Elle and back

2012-02-06 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Every image I've seen from that DA55/1.4 has a wonderful rendering. I wonder if it will cover a full frame, or how close it will come. After all, the optical formula looks suitab.e Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot los

Re: More than product

2012-02-07 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
. Also, the logo on her shirt is the company logo. So leaving it was desirable. 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

Has anyone compared ...

2012-02-09 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
either 50/1.2 with the DA55/1.4? 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

Macro recommendation

2012-02-14 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
t to see how well it performs. Another option is the A50/2.8 macro. But what are some other options that you think I should consider? Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discus

Macro -- got it

2012-02-16 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
d not look quite so greenish on the laptop. But there was still a difference. This proves to me that the issue is the lens and not the screen or the lighting. I went and got this without asking. If the boss balks, then I'll keep it. It's such a nice lens. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl

Re: Macro -- got it

2012-02-16 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
learer. > >At what aperture were these shot? I have WB on automatic. I'll take a gray card to work tomorrow. The shots were, iirc, 1/40 @ f18. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott

FT: Pentax-A 2x-S

2012-02-17 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I've got one of the nice Pentax teleconverters. If you're interested, let me know what you've got to trade. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mai

Something I would like on the K-r

2012-02-17 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: FS Friday Whole lot of lenses

2012-02-17 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
If I were in the market, that 1.4x Sigma TC would be nice ... But what I'm looking for now is a good price on one FA35/2. I've had the "A" and like the image, but not the cool cast of the blue coatings. The amber cast of the FA is much nicer, imo. Sincerely, Collin Brendem

confusing k-x behavior

2010-09-01 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
r the flash but registers the ambient settings in the image. I'm going to try another lens. :-( Any ideas? 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 ht

Re: confusing k-x behavior

2010-09-01 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I changed lenses and the problem went away. It seems to not like my FA50/1.4. H. 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

Re: confusing k-x behavior

2010-09-01 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
is evening. Still, the camera exposed the images properly. And the end result is most of it. 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.

PESO: Crab Apples

2010-09-02 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
ad to over-expose about 1 1/3 stops, iirc. Nice color saturation. Better than the K100D. 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

Re: PESO: Crab Apples

2010-09-03 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
s more there to hold my attention. They're the same image (data, that is), just cropped to allow a 100% section to be displayed. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-D

GESO: Labor Day Weekend Campout Gallery

2010-09-06 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
e farm. #7 - #9. We were camped in a horse area. And nearby was an open are that is used for horsemanship during the day. But at night it is empty, so I set up some time exposures, mostly with the FA50/1.4. Looks like a great place to go for a meter shower! Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl

Re: GESO: Labor Day Weekend Campout Gallery

2010-09-06 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
he weather was cool enough and late enough that there were no bugs. Well, almost. There were a lot of bagworms in the area, so there were also many, many caterpillars. All over the place. Too many. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain w

FTF: SMC Pentax-A 35/2

2010-09-09 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I do like the lens for general use. But it never seems to be wide enough. I'd like to trade it even-up for a Tokina RMC 17/3.5. (They seem to be getting hard to find.) Will send pictures if you like. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to ga

Re: FTF: SMC Pentax-A 35/2

2010-09-09 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
> I don't have a Tokina, will you take cash? I really do need to replace it with something. If you can find one for me then we can probably find a way to work out the logistics. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot

Anyone want a gem SP500?

2010-09-14 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/ebay/sp500a.jpg http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/ebay/sp500b.jpg http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/ebay/sp500c.jpg http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/ebay/sp500d.jpg $125. I take PayPal. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he c

50mm comparisons

2010-09-17 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
ay so outstanding. 2. The two M42s are very similar. 2.1 Pentacon wins with color quality. (given the ST is a bit yellowed.) 2.2 Resolution is roughly equivalent. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott

Re: 50mm comparisons

2010-09-17 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Almost forgot: The Pentacon does tend to underexpose a half stop. 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_p

Re: Anyone want a gem SP500?

2010-09-17 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
it's on da bay. My price was too high. :-( And really, guys, those jokes are pretty lame. (na na na!) 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

Re: Starting in Range Finder world, advise sought

2010-09-17 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I second the Canon GIII QL17. But I think with some careful shopping you can find a good one for $25 to $40. 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@pdm

Re: 50mm comparisons No K M A?

2010-09-17 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
JCO, Sorry. I just compared what I had on hand. I would be nice to do a full scope. In the end I was really surprised, and pleased, to see this quality out of a DDR lens. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- J

Re: OT: Civil Rights Photographer Unmasked as Informer

2010-09-18 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
27;s about world governance v int'l capitalism. (Long gone are the days of nationalistic capitalism.) Besides, when we run out we can always print more. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML

Re: OT: Civil Rights Photographer Unmasked as Informer

2010-09-18 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
But I could not resist. So no more comments. It was very, very good to see that the kids are playing nice. Enjoy your days. I'm back off to class. Ah, grad school! Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose"

Re: More help for a novice

2010-09-22 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
the new DA & DAL lenses are both sharper and AF. And in the same price class. But if it must be one, the 35-105 would be my choice. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss M

Another lens test

2010-09-25 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
a and is maybe a better digital lens than it is a film lens. 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

Re: Another lens test

2010-09-25 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
film days. But my opinion of it might change with some more digital use. 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

Re: Another lens test

2010-09-25 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Mark, Add /index.html to the end if required. 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

Reasons

2010-09-25 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
There are reasons to not leave your glass of water out overnight. One of those reasins is when one has a cat http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/cat-water/cat1.jpg http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/cat-water/cat2.jpg Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot ke

Re: Reasons

2010-09-26 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
illed Kennedy. John Wilkes Booth (was) owned (by) a cat. 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 UNSU

FS: A couple of items

2010-09-26 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
for things like small events where you don't need but a little extra length. They go for almost nothing on eBay. $15-$35. Shame. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discus

Photokina observations...

2010-09-26 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
>Cotty wrote that Jeffery Smith, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>There was talk of a full-frame Pentax being released in 2010 Makes me recall the phrase of Jerry Pournelle in so many Byte columns: Real Soon Now. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what

FTAGH

2010-10-05 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Free To A Good Home: Falcon RC print drying rack. Just add $5 for parcel post mail. I have 2 and only need one. If that. 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

FS FT WTB

2010-10-07 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
($20) Tamron Adaptall-2 PK mount. ($25) and probably more stuff as I slowly and steadily clean out my basement. 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.

LENS TEST: Tokina-A 17/3.5

2010-10-08 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
gone bad, but has a good mount? 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

Picked up a couple new lenses today

2010-10-09 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
quivalent focal-length Pentax SMC lens. :-) 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 fr

Re: Picked up a couple new lenses today

2010-10-09 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Here they are: http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/twolenses.jpg As a matter of scale, that's a 5x7 film holder in front of them. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: Novice again

2010-10-09 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Canyon would be a great place to use one. (They often go for <$25 on eBay and have the "A" setting for ease of use.) Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss M

Re: GESO: Moose

2010-10-10 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I found one. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daryl_Johnston>Moose here 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/pdm

Re: 645D effect?

2010-10-11 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
ly. As a result I expect your lens values to rise, especially if you are willing to sell them overseas. (I have no problem selling them to PROC, just to bring back some of our $$.) Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose&qu

Re: 645D effect?

2010-10-11 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I guess the 645 is a good field camera format, esp. for weddings. I stand corrected. But 40MP for weddings? Hmmm. For birding -- lots of data for blowing it up. For landscapes -- lots of horizon detail. Ya, might work. :-) Still, couple it with some 4x5 lenses ... Sincerely, Collin

Re: If you have $10,000

2010-10-13 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
If it is ONLY for camera equipment, that is: A nice 8x10 wood field. Two nice lenses. And still $5K left over for a used 645D in a couple o fyears. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- P

Pics Today: Local wild turkeys & a return

2010-10-16 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
48_700.jpg http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/IMGP7352_700.jpg And a return to my roots, so to speak. More milkweed. There's just something about them that draws me. Don't know what or why. http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/IMGP7312_700.jpg http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/IMGP7316_700.jpg Sincer

Re: Pics Today: Local wild turkeys & a return

2010-10-16 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
All these were shot with the Tokina 35-200. Mine is the old SD f4-5.6 version, but it is at least "A". 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

Trouble in paradise

2010-10-16 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I shot a few this a.m. in raw mode. But PSE7 does not want to read the format. I tried the 5.1 & 5.4 raw update, but neither works. Any thoughts? Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -

Re: Pics Today: Local wild turkeys & a return

2010-10-16 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Jack, I feel more drawn to the pods. 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 fro

Re: Trouble in paradise

2010-10-16 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
K-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 visit the link dire

Re: Trouble in paradise

2010-10-16 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Thanks, all. I didn't see the 5.6 version initially -- only the 5.5. That took care of everything. 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

Re: Film and cameras

2010-10-17 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
driver's seat fit. My two favorites: 1991 Toyota Camry and 1997 E class (W210). Perfect seats.) 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://pd

GESO: Fall Ohio Drive

2010-10-17 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Some Amish corn shocks, and an old lathe & plaster house that is disintegrating with years of exposure. Beautiful weather http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001...@n08/sets/72157625058997457/ Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he ca

RE: GESO: Fall Ohio Drive

2010-10-17 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
p.s. And it was nice to cap off the evening with a Badger victory!!! 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_p

Re: Film and cameras

2010-10-17 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
John, I still shoot film, but not the little stuff. Except this weekend I decided to shoot some PanF and got my son's Super Program. Just to compare things. And now I am off to the darkroom. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what

FTAGH: Pentax ugly case

2010-10-18 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
goes with some other stuff to the thrift shop. 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 fr

Re: FTAGH: Pentax ugly case

2010-10-19 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
>Yes, that is ugly. Does it actually read 'Pentax" on the bag (it's a bit >hard to read)? My ME Super came with a normal black never-ready case. > > >Cheers > >Brian Yes, that is "Pentax" embossed in the plastic. I suspect this was a short-ru

Re: FTAGH: Pentax ugly case

2010-10-19 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
It is on its way to a good PDML home. 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 fro

The film body nobody talks about

2010-10-19 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
*ist There's one @ KEH. But the price is prohibitive. I'd forgotten all about it but for the talk of the MZ-S/D. Anyone here have/use one? Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott --

RE: GESO: Fall Ohio Drive

2010-10-20 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
ayed in Wisconsin? We live in the Columbus area. It is known, even locally, as The Cult of the Buckeyes. It's like they deserve a national championship out of obligation, as though the whole world revolves around Ohio State. Since I am originally from Wisconsin, it was pleasant to see. Since

Re: Film and cameras

2010-10-20 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Cesar has a MZ-S? Snake-skinned? :-) 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 fro

aperture blade cleaning

2010-10-20 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I have a 135/2.5 Tak Bayonet with oily blades. And I have never gone inside. What is the best approach? I'm thinking from the rear, and with a little lighter fluid on a swap to dissolve the oil. Your thoughts and experience are welcome. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool

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