Re: PESO - Wild Blue Yonder

2012-12-10 Thread Darren Addy
'55, I would wager. -- 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.

OT: New Yorker cartoon (photography related)

2012-12-10 Thread Darren Addy
Whether you love or hate New Yorker cartoons, this one is pretty good social commentary. http://www.newyorker.com/images/2012/12/17/cartoons/121217_cartoon_026_a16970_p465.gif -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDM

Re: PESO: Oil Can (Carl Zeiss Jena 2.4/35 electric MC Flektogon)

2012-12-10 Thread Darren Addy
Thanks for all the nice comments and to all who took a peek. On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 5:11 PM, Chris Mitchell wrote: > That's rather good Chris, you don't happen to be British, do you? http://static.neatorama.com/imagesb/2012-12/05/what-the-british-say-and-what-they-mean-translation-guide.jpg : )

OT: Nat'l Geographic: Editor's Picks - Best Space Pictures of 2012

2012-12-12 Thread Darren Addy
Thought some might enjoy these: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2012/12/pictures/121211-best-space-2012-endeavour-mars-rover-nasa-science/ -- 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 2012 - 138 - GDG

2012-12-12 Thread Darren Addy
That is a very pleasing image, Godfrey! Love the composition and tones. I'm a sucker for monochrome and square format. Thanks for sharing. On Wed, Dec 12, 2012 at 12:38 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > (Repost to clean up bad subject line.) > > The old Balda Baldix was cleaned and serviced; I'd pic

pdml@pdml.net

2012-12-12 Thread Darren Addy
Speaking to the photograph, I liked it. DOF reminded me of some shots I took with the Pentax SMC K 50mm f1.2 wide open (back before I sold that lens). -- 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

Re: Pentax 645D IR

2012-12-13 Thread Darren Addy
Speaking of Nietzsche "We have already gone beyond whatever we have words for. In all talk there is a grain of contempt." On Thu, Dec 13, 2012 at 9:23 AM, Christine Nielsen wrote: > (Ok, I'll start...) > > Just when I thought things couldn't get any more "niche-y" than a Q, a > K-01, or a $10k ca

OT: drawing for a free Nikon D800 or Canon 5D Mk iii

2012-12-13 Thread Darren Addy
A small chance is better than no chance (to win a Nikon D800E or a Canon 5D Mk III) eh? And unlike the lottery, this one costs you nothing but apparently does require you have a Facebook log-in. The only reason I have one is for crap like this. :) http://woobox.com/oxfrt9/2gxd40 -- PDML Pentax-Di

Re: Pentax 645D IR

2012-12-13 Thread Darren Addy
On Thu, Dec 13, 2012 at 12:29 PM, Tom C wrote: >> From: "J.C. O'Connell" >> >> And presto, you have a $10K obsolete piece o crap original 645D. >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of P. J. Alling >> Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2012 12:53 PM

Re: Filters

2012-12-13 Thread Darren Addy
The image set linked to was not mine, so I'm afraid I can't give you personal experience yet. If you have a Flickr/Yahoo account you can probably ask the photographer with a comment on the image you are referring to. After reading about this some time ago, I did procure a couple good quality 77mm

Final release of Lightroom 4.3 now available

2012-12-13 Thread Darren Addy
http://blogs.adobe.com/lightroomjournal/2012/12/lightroom-4-3-now-available.html Includes support for the new Pentax K-5ii, K-5iis, and Q10. -- 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

B&H sale on the Bigma for Pentax (and other mounts)

2012-12-13 Thread Darren Addy
$1299 when you put it in your cart (it doesn't look that cheap otherwise). Amazon's best price is $1509. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/682767-USA/Sigma_738109_50_500mm_F_4_5_6_3_APO_DG.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UN

Re: Pentax 645D IR

2012-12-13 Thread Darren Addy
Ya coulda been a CONTENDA, John! A contenda, I tell ya. -- 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: Pentax slogan

2010-12-05 Thread Darren Addy
Pentax: Reports of our death have been greatly exaggerated. - - - Nothing is sure, but Death and Pentaxes. -- 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: Pentax slogan

2010-12-05 Thread Darren Addy
Pentax: Because there's one in every crowd. -- 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: Pentax slogan

2010-12-05 Thread Darren Addy
Pentax: The thinking man's Nikon. -- 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: Pentax slogan

2010-12-06 Thread Darren Addy
Pentax: Because autofocus is for pussies anyway. -- 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: Pentax slogan

2010-12-06 Thread Darren Addy
Pentax: We screw the other guy and pass the savings on to YOU! -- 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 - Mamiya Cxxx TLRs and TLR in general

2010-12-08 Thread Darren Addy
Congrats on your purchase! The Mamiya TLR has a special place in my heart. I was given two C33s by the wife of a cousin. They were her father's wedding cameras and he had died of a massive heart attack. It was a very generous gift and put my on the path to professional photography, for a time. I l

Re: B&W film home made processing... now that is cheap (+smartphone helpful apps)

2010-12-09 Thread Darren Addy
Another good page on HC-110: http://www.covingtoninnovations.com/hc110/ -- 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: Russian names required.

2010-12-10 Thread Darren Addy
Don't know if you are familiar with the old Rocky and Bullwinkle show, but the obvious choice would be: Natasha :) -- 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 dir

Re: Russian names required.

2010-12-10 Thread Darren Addy
Anna would be another obvious choice. (Anybody seen "The Last Station" about the end of Tolstoy's life? Anna was his wife's name. Name also found in "Anna Karenina", Tolstoy's novel.) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: Russian names required.

2010-12-10 Thread Darren Addy
More: http://www.lowchensaustralia.com/names/russian.htm Darren -- 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: shifting lenses

2010-12-13 Thread Darren Addy
If I were a wealthy man, I'd be buying a Canon 5D Mk II JUST so I could use the Canon 17mm TS-E on it. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- 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

Field Review of K-5 on Phoblographer

2010-12-15 Thread Darren Addy
For those who don't already have one, Phoblographer has a "Field Review" going (continuing). Day 1: http://thephoblographer.com/2010/12/14/field-review-the-pentax-k-5-day-1/ Day 2 (today): http://thephoblographer.com/2010/12/15/field-review-pentax-k-5-day-2/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML

Re: Manfrotto Ball Head

2010-12-15 Thread Darren Addy
I have an opinion which is somewhat contrary. It is that if you are on a tight budget, then you can't afford to waste money - which is exactly what people do when they buy on price. You buy something, hoping it will be adequate and when its not you spend money moving up the chain until finally you

Re: OT which open source/free CMS for complete beginner

2010-12-20 Thread Darren Addy
Does your web host have SimpleScripts or Fantastico? If so, I'd recommend using Prestashop for your eCommerce sites: photogear.eckinator.com remoteaxe.eckinator.com 2 Prestashop installations will allow you to duplicate your knowledge of setup and administration. Google: free Prestashop templates

Re: OT which open source/free CMS for complete beginner

2010-12-21 Thread Darren Addy
I can certainly comment on Magento Community Edition. I was seduced by its beauty and bought a commercial template for it. The site is indeed running and working, but it is an absolute nightmare to maintain. I can't upgrade to the latest version because there were substantial changes made in the wa

Re: A Fine Lunar Eclipse, and a Good Time had by All

2010-12-21 Thread Darren Addy
> The squeeze box player was heard to say "I don't do jigs" "OFF with his head, then." -- 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: Different by Pentax

2010-12-21 Thread Darren Addy
Oh yeah? Top this! http://www.differentbypentax.com/#/video/4d10dc3712de7 : \ -- 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: [Need a (flash)meter] Mamiya C330 TLR arrived

2010-12-30 Thread Darren Addy
You might look into Wein flashmeters for studiouse. They are plentiful and cheap and easy to use. For on the run, you really don't need a flashmeter for a single flash setup. I used to use the venerable Vivitar 283 and 285s. Dial in your ASA/ISO and you have a range of power settings that allow you

Re: COMPLETELY OT! Roll Call...

2010-12-30 Thread Darren Addy
51 according to the calendar. 18 between my ears. -- 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: Question of terms and/or English

2011-01-02 Thread Darren Addy
I've lived 51 years without knowing what acuteness is and feel none the worse for it, so I think we can safely take it out of the English language. Still, this seems to be a good definition I found while Googling (to better myself): "Sharpness is a subjective sensation. Objective correlates of sha

Re: Can anyone suggest a use for a 16MB SD card?

2011-01-02 Thread Darren Addy
Glue it to an envelope, in place of a stamp and see if it gets to its destination. -- 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: Question of terms and/or English

2011-01-02 Thread Darren Addy
http://mattbangophotography.com/blog/photography/image-quality/understanding-image-quality-sharpness/ -- 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: Vivian Maier, a street photographer discovered

2011-01-02 Thread Darren Addy
Thanks for posting this. Anybody else notice that the "blind" guy seems to be looking directly into the lens? http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YUrw6ooCZj4/TL7ujirIjWI/A-w/J_i6z2_8sns/s400/55-123.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: Vivian Maier, a street photographer discovered

2011-01-02 Thread Darren Addy
I'm enjoying these so much... This one brought back a long lost childhood memory: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_YUrw6ooCZj4/SvS5uw-Jd3I/A4o/_YTbF1XMse0/s1600-h/28.jpg One thing that I think we unconsciously take away from these images is something you don't see nearly as much today: the perspe

Re: PDML 2010 blogroll

2011-01-02 Thread Darren Addy
There are blogs and then there are photoblogs. A photoblog would be like a gallery, I suppose, but offering the ability to have a conversation between the photographer and audience on each post (which may be an individual image or a set, in the case of Posterous blogs). There is no law against inte

Re: Vivian Maier, a street photographer discovered

2011-01-03 Thread Darren Addy
Found that this blog was linked to on Metafilter back in '09. http://www.metafilter.com/85815/Vivian-Maiers-Photography At the top of the blog he mentions "a ton of undeveloped rolls of film". Here they are: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragstamp/4003302872/ And here's the buyer's original question

Re: Totally OT - USB microscope

2011-01-03 Thread Darren Addy
I have no idea about the current crop, but I have an Intel Play QX3 that I found for very little at a thrift store years ago. http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/optics/intelplay/index.html It looks like its successor is still available: http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Blue-QX5-Digial-Microscope/dp/B0002HLK

Re: PDML 2010 blogroll

2011-01-03 Thread Darren Addy
On Mon, Jan 3, 2011 at 10:02 AM, steve harley wrote: > i did, however, just > notice that flickr _tags_ have per-user feeds, so one could simply apply a > tag (e.g. "PESO") and that would be an instant "feed my PESOs" VERY INTERESTING! Thanks for sharing that. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT GESO - C41 on the street

2011-01-03 Thread Darren Addy
A very nice set. Street photography is something I would like to do more of, but it seems like it would be easier to do in a larger city than mine. (One needs more people on the street to blend in and not be as much of a spectacle yourself, it would seem). The 2nd young woman's pose really makes t

Re: OT Ya know you're "old" when you remember...

2011-01-03 Thread Darren Addy
Ya know you're old when you remember (fondly) Sugar Jets cereal. (Felt soo cool eating it.) http://www.mrbreakfast.com/cereal_detail.asp?id=353 :) -- 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

Re: Lens Hood suggestions?

2011-01-04 Thread Darren Addy
IMHO a lens hood that doesn't screw on is dangerous. There is a tendency to forget that the hood isn't a screw on and to unconsciously rely on the hood to "catch" when holding your camera by the lens (letting it slip through your hand). When the hood comes off in your hand and you are picking up yo

Re: OT Order

2011-01-04 Thread Darren Addy
Did everyone forget that Apple's OS X *IS* unix (BSD)? You can use vi from the terminal to create your web sites, if you are the sort of person who enjoys driving screws into wood with a rock. Regarding the Oatmeal cartoon about Apple above, I am reminded of the Dr. Seuss story about the Star-bell

Re: Lens Hood suggestions?

2011-01-04 Thread Darren Addy
On Tue, Jan 4, 2011 at 9:20 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > In fifty years of photography I never held a camera by the lens and let it > slip through my hand. Don't think I ever held a camera by the lens. Not a > good idea. Frankly, I'm surprised at how casual some photographers are in > regard to

Re: Question of terms and/or English

2011-01-04 Thread Darren Addy
On Mon, Jan 3, 2011 at 11:31 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > I agree, I don't think I can get this past-your-eyes. That pun wasn't exactly the "cream of the crop" now, was it? :) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: OT - more Fuki X100 details

2011-01-04 Thread Darren Addy
That is a gorgeous site design (Drupal) for a gorgeous, gorgeous camera. If it takes decent images, that's a bonus. : ) Props to the Drupal theme designers: http://www.clusterdigital.co.uk/work -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUB

Re: OT - more Fuki X100 details

2011-01-04 Thread Darren Addy
On Tue, Jan 4, 2011 at 3:35 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > > It's a lovely little camera, and if you're willing to shoot film you can buy > the equivelent for less than $60.00, less than $10 if you catch one at a yard > sale.  Doesn't mean I wouldn't want one, but lets be realistic. QUITE RIGHT! See

Re: Question of terms and/or English

2011-01-05 Thread Darren Addy
>> On Mon, Jan 3, 2011 at 11:31 PM, Ken Waller wrote: >> That pun wasn't exactly the "cream of the crop" now, was it? > Now, now, lets not let this thread go sour ! When I read your post, my blood curdled... but I guess there's no crying over spilled milk. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDM

Re: Question of terms and/or English

2011-01-06 Thread Darren Addy
This thread is no longer Gouda and is starting to grate, but I guess it is all Feta compli. On Wed, Jan 5, 2011 at 4:30 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > He butter not . . . . > > On Wed, Jan 5, 2011 at 3:37 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > >> You shouldn't get all churned up over this > -- > Dan Matyo

Re: Droid 2 phone pic

2011-01-06 Thread Darren Addy
I'll just add that when I clicked the link I was surprised. It was better than I had been expecting! -- 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: Droid 2 phone pic

2011-01-06 Thread Darren Addy
On Thu, Jan 6, 2011 at 12:06 PM, Darren Addy wrote: > I'll just add that when I clicked the link I was surprised. It was > better than I had been expecting! Particularly with some of the reviews out there that call the Droid 2 camera "mediocre". One article's quot

Re: More on Vivian Maier

2011-01-08 Thread Darren Addy
I am reminded of the quotes: "Be not afraid of greatness; some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them." William Shakespeare and "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." Seneca and "“One aspect of serendipity to bear in mind is that you h

Re: FS: SMC 75-205 f4.5, ME Super body, A 50 2.0, M 50 1.4, GraLab 451, more

2011-01-08 Thread Darren Addy
Funny, but there were no prices anywhere in that "for sale" post. -- 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 don't suppose we have a pdml member in N. Munich?

2011-01-08 Thread Darren Addy
Or does a PDML-er have a good friend or relative in N. Munich? I'm sure the chances are between Slim and None, but if there is one or more, please contact me. Thanks. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.n

Re: Still more on Vivian Maier

2011-01-09 Thread Darren Addy
Keep in mind that the works on the blog have apparently been selected BY MALOOF, who was not even into photography before his discovery. Now either he is a "natural" curator with an excellent eye, or he has relied on some "help", or her work is just empiracally and obviously excellent. What we have

Re: I don't suppose we have a pdml member in N. Munich?

2011-01-09 Thread Darren Addy
Yes: Munich northern district, Germany -- 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: I don't suppose we have a pdml member in N. Munich?

2011-01-09 Thread Darren Addy
There is an eBay.de auction for a vintage camera I have been wanting for a while and it appears to be for LOCAL PICKUP ONLY. The seller has 100% feedback. The local pickup thing means that it will go for a fraction of what it is really worth, so I could afford to pay the shipping too (assuming I wi

pdml@pdml.net

2011-01-09 Thread Darren Addy
Winter is great time to work on your eye for Black & White (or other monochrome). Peterson's Photographic, on newsstands now, has a good issue on B&W and post-processing B&W/monochrome. Just thought I'd mention it. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pd

Re: OT Ya know you're "old" when you remember...

2011-01-10 Thread Darren Addy
On Wed, Jan 5, 2011 at 1:32 PM, Cotty wrote: > On 5/1/11, Boris Liberman, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>It is unfortunately true, that the chasm between two great countries on >>this plant is still very deep. > > We should look to cultivate an atmosphere of friendship. I agree weed all be bette

Snow Day: Cleaning cameras (exteriors) suggestions?

2011-01-10 Thread Darren Addy
My place of employment is closed today, due to a big snowstorm. (I couldn't get there even if they were open.) So I'm going to try to be productive and get some of my cameras ready to sell. I have a metric buttload of bodies and lenses that I need to clean up. Most need very little, but I was wond

Re: Snow Day: Cleaning cameras (exteriors) suggestions?

2011-01-10 Thread Darren Addy
I had a weird day at the Thrift Store on Sat. They VERY rarely have any decent camera equipment, and when they do it is often outrageously priced. It seems to depend on who is working (doing the pricing) that day as to whether you get a "deal" or not.( For example, I once found a Sony F717 for $5.

Re: Snow Day: Cleaning cameras (exteriors) suggestions?

2011-01-10 Thread Darren Addy
There's a LOT of truth in that. We even brush our teeth with High Fructose Corn Syrup. On Mon, Jan 10, 2011 at 4:20 PM, Bob W wrote: >> > I have a metric buttload of bodies and lenses that I need to clean >> up. >> >> For people not familiar with the conversion, that's 2.2 American >> buttloads.

Re: He's back.

2011-01-12 Thread Darren Addy
He should check the medicine bottle to see if speaking in the third person is one of the reported side effects. :) Welcome back Mr. Robb. -- 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 abov

Re: He's back.

2011-01-12 Thread Darren Addy
On Wed, Jan 12, 2011 at 10:34 AM, William Robb wrote: > And that's all I have to say about that. http://www.theautodolly.com/images/lilytomlin.jpg And that's all I have to say about THAT. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIB

Re: OT: Any VB programmers out there?

2011-01-12 Thread Darren Addy
VB... isn't that from the Whore of Babylon? -- 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.

How to shoot a black dog...

2011-01-12 Thread Darren Addy
This book deals with one family’s attempt to solve one of the great mysteries of photography: how to shoot a black dog. http://www.lensculture.com/kessels_2.html And that's all I have to say about that. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: How to shoot a black dog...

2011-01-13 Thread Darren Addy
The subject line I chose does give one paws... -- 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: Pentax firmware updates (SDXC support and more)

2011-01-13 Thread Darren Addy
On Thu, Jan 13, 2011 at 11:27 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: > And now for the K-x: http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/digital/k-x_s.html Sadly there is no "and more" for the K-x. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the P

Re: Semi-OT: Social Media Marketing

2011-01-13 Thread Darren Addy
I too am anti-Facebook, but not against social-media. Flickr is social media. YouTube is social media. Lots of things are social media or social media aware (letting others Tweet and post about it on their social media sites). I dislike it when Facebook is the only thing that = social media to some

Re: I made a Blurb

2011-01-14 Thread Darren Addy
I'm getting a "book does not exist". What am I doing wrong? -- 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.

Anyone have any experience with Eye-Fi cards?

2011-01-14 Thread Darren Addy
Trying to streamline my ebay photo process. (Any tips from anyone?) Has anyone any opinions on the Eye-Fi cards? Ran into a Pentax guy using them about a year ago at last year's ChaserCon. They will upload via Wi-Fi to a service or server automatically from the camera (as the pics are taken, I bel

Re: qoSlIj DatIvjaj

2011-01-14 Thread Darren Addy
On Fri, Jan 14, 2011 at 12:45 PM, Cotty wrote: > >>I hope the birthday chicken brings you a 645D. > > For a poultry ten grand An eggzaggeration of only $4.05, and that's no yolk! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE fro

Re: qoSlIj DatIvjaj

2011-01-14 Thread Darren Addy
On Fri, Jan 14, 2011 at 2:01 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > With you guys it's always buck, buck, buck. Can't speak for the others, but I blame it on being constantly henpecked. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML

Re: OT Rolleicord

2011-01-18 Thread Darren Addy
I would MUCH rather have the (free) Rolleicord than the moola, personally. Of course so would the people who want to purchase it. -- 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 fo

Re: Interactive Pentax commercial

2011-01-18 Thread Darren Addy
We went through this a couple of weeks ago, with some people taking a while to catch on to the "make your own" part. : ) -- 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: Fuji X100 available for preorder

2011-01-18 Thread Darren Addy
$1200 was the retail price floated in the "pleased by the response" article that was posted earlier, so it makes sense that this will be the initial price point. I think a grand was floated before that. So the public's (and blogosphere's) collective drooling has probably cost prospective owners a c

Re: OT Rolleicord

2011-01-18 Thread Darren Addy
On Tue, Jan 18, 2011 at 9:48 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: > I've always (for about 7 years) why no one seems interested in a top > mounted LCD screen.  I know they have the articulated kind, but that's > just not the same as a box with a screen on the top. That would be particularly great for mac

Re: Looking for an enlarger

2011-01-19 Thread Darren Addy
Any of the Omega D series are professional units that most people find are less "fiddley" than the two column Beseler design. I've got an Omega with a cold light head, and a black Beseler 45 with Dual Dichro head (color heads are useful for dialing in polycontrast filter equiv.). The Omegas were of

Re: OT: Speaking of art . . .

2011-01-19 Thread Darren Addy
The DailyMail link that should be most interesting to PDML is: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1348572/Birds-captured-1-8000th-second-amateur-British-wildlife-photographer.html or http://tinyurl.com/5sk79n4 My Z-1p goes to 1/8000th. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://p

Re: OT: Speaking of art . . .

2011-01-19 Thread Darren Addy
The caption at the bottom of the article calls him "Rot" instead of "Roy". They clearly need some copy editors at the Daily Mail. On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 2:48 PM, Darren Addy wrote: > The DailyMail link that should be most interesting to PDML is: > http://www.dailymail.

Re: Pentax 645D beats out the iPhone at least.

2011-01-19 Thread Darren Addy
On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 3:09 PM, Peter Jordan wrote: > My one vote got it up to tied first. Cmon, we can beat those Nikonistas Rather pointless when the poll "Expires: 2012-01-04". Can't WAIT to see what the 2010 Camera of the Year is when the poll closes in 2012! : \ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mai

Re: Pentax 645D beats out the iPhone at least.

2011-01-19 Thread Darren Addy
Yeah. Appears to be cookie-based, not IP based. You can vote from each of your installed web browsers. If you don't accept cookies, you can probably vote all day long. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, pleas

Re: Wildlife in Iowa

2011-01-20 Thread Darren Addy
On Thu, Jan 20, 2011 at 12:40 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: >This actually may qualify  as street photography here in the hinterlands. I've got no beef with that. If it were in B&W I'd-a mistaken it for one of Vivian Mooers. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listin

Re: Book submissions

2013-03-22 Thread Darren Addy
I'm Darren. I'm interested in everything in the universe, on a rotating basis. My motto is "Question Reality" and my emergency back-up motto is "Reality is for people who lack imagination". My goal in life is to finish something I have started. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http:

Re: FS Friday - SMC Pentax DA 16-45mm F4 ED AL Zoom

2013-03-22 Thread Darren Addy
Thanks, Tom! Since most of my AF lenses are Sigma EX (10-20mm, 28mm f1.8, & 50-500mm) and the only *Pentax* AF lenses I currently own are the F100mm Macro and the 35-70mm f3.5-4.5, I decided that the DA 16-45mm looks like an excellent lens to fit the hole in my focal length coverage. I also couldn

Re: considering upgrading

2013-03-24 Thread Darren Addy
A link on the subject of K-30 vs K-5 http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/post/42007067 Keep in mind that the K-5 was a flagship product, while the K-30 is a high end entry level. The K-5 maintains the following advantages: 1) faster FPS burst 2) metal body 3) top lcd 4) a few more dedicated buttons

PESO: Red-tailed Hawk at Lunch Time

2013-03-25 Thread Darren Addy
This isn't anything special, but was a nice treat over the lunch hour. A Red-tailed Hawk pounced on something in our lawn and had lunch right along with us. http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/8590446970/in/photostream/ (several shots in photostream around the one above). A coworker alerted

New Pentax model(s) announcement 3/27 (or next week)?

2013-03-25 Thread Darren Addy
You've probably seen the rumors starting to come fast and furious regarding an upcoming Pentax announcement. It may be worth noting that the Sony A99, a 24.3MP full frame, was announced on Sept. 12th. Rumors then said that this would be the sensor that Pentax would be developing a full frame camer

Re: New Pentax model(s) announcement 3/27 (or next week)?

2013-03-25 Thread Darren Addy
PS... the full frame would be the same sensor as the Sony A99 (but not limited by the pellicle mirror) and the APS-C would be the same sensor as the NEX-7. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

Re: New Pentax model(s) announcement 3/27 (or next week)?

2013-03-25 Thread Darren Addy
On Mon, Mar 25, 2013 at 4:36 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > > On Mon, March 25, 2013 2:24 pm, Darren Addy wrote: >> You've probably seen the rumors starting to come fast and furious >> regarding an upcoming Pentax announcement. > > Mostly, here. > > -- > Larry C

New Nik plug-in bundle pricing announced today

2013-03-25 Thread Darren Addy
Don't know if you have seen this yet or not, but since I know we have some Nik Software fans around here: Earlier: Google pulled the *desktop* version of Snapseed the same day they discontinued Google Reader (torquing a LOT of nerds off). Today: Google announced every single one of Nik’s desktop

Re: New Pentax model(s) announcement 3/27 (or next week)?

2013-03-26 Thread Darren Addy
Evidence now suggests to me that if a FF is coming at all, it probably won't be announced until Photokina in Sept. However, a online retailer in China's "New Pentax" models lists: 645D II K-3s K-01 II (no details or photos yet) Presumably, if there is a K-3s, there is also a K-3. Listed as a 24MP

Re: New Nik plug-in bundle pricing announced today

2013-03-26 Thread Darren Addy
On Tue, Mar 26, 2013 at 7:08 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > I'm pretty chuffed that as a result of downloading that free Silver FX > Pro 1.0 copy a few months ago, I now have the entire Nik plugin > collection. Crazy promo/marketing side-effects. :-) Me too! This is TERRIFIC. Thanks to those mentioni

Pentaxians: Please fill out the OnLandscape camera survey (Tim Parkin)

2013-03-27 Thread Darren Addy
Tim Parkin (who last posted to PDML in July 2012, so may still be a subscriber) of OnLandscape ( http://www.onlandscape.co.uk ) is conducting a Camera Survey: http://www.onlandscape.co.uk/2013/03/camera-film-survey/ Despite the form error of putting the Pentax K-5 way down in the "Pentax Compact C

Re: Q Firmware Update v1.11

2013-03-28 Thread Darren Addy
On Thu, Mar 28, 2013 at 8:55 AM, Mark C wrote: > http://www.pentax.jp/english/support/digital/q_s.html > > I thought I had the latest but found that I was still at v 1.1 - so maybe > this one is new. Yes, it sounds like: Improved contrast AF performance. Improved stability for general performance

Re: OT: Very Cheap Adone (Photoshop) licenses - is this legal?

2013-03-29 Thread Darren Addy
I'm reminded of the old chestnut "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably IS." On Fri, Mar 29, 2013 at 3:53 PM, Charles Robinson wrote: > On Mar 29, 2013, at 15:38 , Jens wrote: > >> Hi guys >> I saw this by chance: >> http://www.websoft.ws/pages/FAQ.html >> Could this be legal? >> > > Sa

PESO: Babyland

2013-04-02 Thread Darren Addy
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/8614981532/in/photostream/lightbox/ Comments and eviscerations welcome in equal measure. -- 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 f

Re: PESO - Cormorants at Dawn

2013-04-02 Thread Darren Addy
With the title: "Cormorants at Dawn" I was expecting something more like this: http://www.antiqueauto.org/assets/cormorantsAtDawn.gif On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 7:15 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > First showed this one several years ago but recently noticed it while looking > for something e

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