Re: OT: Advice buying an iMac

> On Sun, 8 Apr 2007 20:46:22 -0700, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >> >> A tip regards Lightroom: If you're going to put a large bunch of >> photos together on an external drive and want it to be transportable >> to other systems as well, put the library on the external drive too. >> That way Lightroom

Re: OT: MacBook

The previous version of Parallels was a bit limited, specifically with respect to its handling of the USB ports. I have been told (by the company ads and by a friend who has tried it) that the recently released version is much improved. (Though, of course, you have all of the issues of a Wi

Re: Any body selling or planning to sell his/her DA16-45

I am selling mine (was going to list it FS tomorrow night.) stan On Apr 19, 2007, at 11:51 AM, Thibouille wrote: > To complement my father's newly aquired DL, he needs a (moderate) WA > which a 28-80 is definitely not. > > However I would gladly give him my DA 18-55 and buy myself a DA 16-45. >

FS: various Pentax lenses

I am selling the following lenses: A 20/2.8 ??? K 24/2.8 $275 K 35/2.0 ??? A 100/2.8 macro ??? M 120/2.8 $145 DA 16-45 $275 FA 20-35 ??? and Vivitar MC 100/3.5 macro $50 The listed prices are my best guess at value based on

Re: Another Minarets Shot

Thanks! I wasn't the one who requested the color version, but will admit that I was curious also. Both versions are great, but I agree with your choice of B&W as the preferred mode of presentation. stan On Apr 20, 2007, at 10:59 PM, Mark Erickson wrote: > As requested: > > http://www.westeri

Re: OT: (sorta) Exposure Plot

Windows only :-( stan On Apr 23, 2007, at 11:39 PM, David Savage wrote: > G'day All, > > I came across a link to this little application and thought some here > might find it interesting: > > > > It only works for .jpg's, but it analyzes the EXIF data

Re: Bikes r dangerous (wasGESO - Krystal)

The important thing is, will he heal in time for the triathlon? I am not joking - for a competitor that is the important thing. 20 years ago I had a crash about 8 weeks before a major endurance- cycling event I had been preparing for for two years. Nothing as major as your colleague's crash,

Re: GESO - Krystal

Nice bike! I really like the detailing on the fork crown/head tube junction. Nice touch. You'll find that that rear derailleur is a bit clunky but I don't think there is anything comparably low-tech on today's market. That was a pretty low-end Sun Tour at the time, and Sun Tour is now out of

Venice rooftops - comparison of DA12-24mm vs DA21mm

A few days ago Dario posted the following: > Would you like to see some Venice rooftops taken from S.Marco tower > with my DA 12-24 at 12mm? See > here: > http://www.dariobonazza.com/public/IMGP1653.jpg > Warning: 9 MB to download! > > Sorry for the heavy watermark, but there are ongoing talks f

Re: AOL bounce, was: GMail problems

I have had a similar problem. My wife only uses AOL. (My fault - that is what I started her on, now she is used to it.) When she travels, she cannot send me an email whether to my AOL or this account or any other. Unless she uses AOL webmail. She has no problem sending to anyone else, whethe

Re: OT: When is macro macro?

You say "Microphotography is greater than 1:1 magnification..." Unless you are shooting a Nikon. IIRC, what the rest of the world calls "macro", Nikon calls "micro." Like Paul says, it doesn't matter what you call it. "Macro" or "micro" is anything shot very close to the subject using close-u

Re: Light Tent / Box

Feroze - on the ezcube site they have their recommended fluorescent bulbs shown and compared to alternatives... If it were me I would rather have an always-on light so I can see the effects on the setup (rather than a flash or flashes which I can only evaluate by chimping.) People with more

Re: PESO: Grackle

Nice shot. But that is a nasty ugly bird! I feel about them the way some here feel about the Canada Geese and the Cormorants. The Grackles mob my bird feeders, chasing away all the song birds and woodpeckers... stan On May 3, 2007, at 8:34 AM, wendy beard wrote: > Quite pretty things reall

Re: Bogen / Manfrotto 322R Ball Head

I used to use the Bogen 3030 which is, I guess, an older version of this: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/5293-REG/ Bogen_Manfrotto_3047_3047_Deluxe_3_Way_Pan_Tilt.html I gave up on the Bogen system because every head seems to have its own style quick-release plate. I had one style to us

Re: Green Man and Pig's Head

What a great place to be from! Thanks for the shots of the Spring rituals - I couldn't help but think that the pig got shafted. stan On May 8, 2007, at 2:36 AM, Bob W wrote: >> Never heard of the green man. What is that all about? > > the Green Man is a traditional figure representing the fo

Re: Bogen / Manfrotto 322R Ball Head

On May 8, 2007, at 8:31 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: > ... And I highly recommend the > quality of the BH-1. > That would be, the quality of the BH-3! I don't have the BH-1 and can't vouch for it. stan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

OT: another computer technology mystery solved

Totally OT! But if you want to know what makes the cursor move around on your screen, follow this link. Once the image has loaded, slowly move the cursor inside the circle, and you'll get a magnified version of what is going on... http://www.1-click.jp/ stan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail L

LR books

After working with Lightroom for a couple of days, and trying unsuccessfully to find answers in the Help system, I knew I had to buy a good book to help me into the depths of the program. (No offense to Godfrey, our own on-line Help system for LR, but I did really want my own book to read.)

Re: hyperdrive space portable storage

I have one - I bought the shell and put in my own 100GB drive. Works well. stan On May 9, 2007, at 10:56 AM, Fernando Terrazzino wrote: > Hi List, > > I was thinking about getting one of this "HYPERDRIVE SPACE 40GB > PORTABLE STORAGE" that henry's has at Ca$ 270.00 to use in my next > vacations

Re: GESO 2007 - Friends and Moments from Sheepranch - GDG

Thanks for sharing, Godfrey - a good show. Not enough pictures of the bikes though...nice quasi-candids of people having a good relaxed time. stan On May 15, 2007, at 12:48 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > My annual trip to the California Gold Rush country at the Sierra > foothills went by too sw

Re: Any one regret upgrading to the K10D?

DA 16-45 = 9.9 oz DA* 16-50 = 19.9 oz DA 50-200 = 9.2 oz DA* 50-135 = 24.2 oz On May 17, 2007, at 3:20 PM, Thibouille wrote: > 2007/5/17, Digital Image Studio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > >> >> K10D + grip + two batteries + FA80-200/2.8 = 2.5kg, not a great >> advantage to Pentax these days. >> > Sure

Re: [ beware ] Just wanted to let you know ...

> On May 18, 2007, at 8:04 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > -- Original message -- > From: Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Cotty wrote: >> By the way, "Paul" isn't me. >>> >>> Nor me... >> >> I'm not Paul either. > > Oh crap. I

FS Friday: MZ-S, tripod heads and misc

For sale: a. MZ-S + grip with original box, strap, manual, etc. Good condition. $500 including insured shipping in U.S. b. Non-functional (?) X-Drive portable drive mechanism for down- loading CF or SD cards in the field. Has internal rechargeable battery, charger included, as is the case and

Re: OT: Help! Need Myths

Bad luck to open an umbrella indoors On May 19, 2007, at 12:12 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > http://www.corsinet.com/trivia/scary.html > > Putting a had on a bed is bad luck. > (I remember it as someone will die, but that's probably my poor > memory.) > This one has stuck with me because

Re: OT: Help! Need Myths

You shouldn't cross your eyes - they might get stuck that way. Good girls don't ... [fill in the blank] on their first date. You have to have a really expensive camera to take good pictures. To avoid bad luck, put out milk and cookies for the little people. All gypsies are thieves. Santa Claus care

Re: Fun little LBA test!

On May 22, 2007, at 9:50 AM, AlexG wrote: > LBA test! If you answer yes to 2 or more of these, you have LBA, > > 1. Have you ever searched eBay for the words "Super Takumar" and > filtered it for those auctions that are only "Buy It Now"? (Try it > now) No > > > 2. Do you compulsively look into t

Re: Getty claiming copyright on National Archives images

I haven't looked at other replies to your post, Bob, but you are wrong. There are publishers who reproduce Pub 17 from the IRS, "copyright" it, and sell it at bookstores. They can do that, but it does not over-ride the fact that the material is public domain. I know of some U.S. Army manual

Re: Getty claiming copyright on National Archives images

Marnie - wrong. They do not hold a copyright on the National Archive Material. They hold a copyright on their representation of that material. Like the example I posted earlier: commercial publishers take the free Pub 17 from the IRS (the basic manual on how to do your income taxes), they cop

Re: GFM Registration is OPEN!

I booked shortly after midnight, have the confirmation Invoice from the site, but did not not receive the follow-up email. Maybe captured in my spam filter. Even if I am in, may not be able to attend. There is a wedding my wife thinks we should go to, happening that same weekend in Northern Cal

Re: GFM Registration is OPEN!

#253... stan On Jan 1, 2007, at 12:32 PM, Cotty wrote: > On 1/1/07, Bob Sullivan, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> Registered at about 8 AM Central time with order #274. > > 258 here, anyone earlier? > > -- > > > Cheers, > Cotty > > > ___/\__ > || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche > ||==

Re: Occupations?

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

Re: Bag for GFM Outing

A photo vest that holds a FA 80-200/2.8!?! Wow! I carry mine in a separate pouch/bag with its own strap. Even so, I find the vest uncomfortable for anything over a couple of hours even with just two-three relatively small lenses in the pockets. My three main bags, in order of how long I've had

Re: Hot Dog Heaven

In heaven... On Jan 3, 2007, at 7:06 PM, Cotty wrote: > >> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v699/newtmaker/HDHweb.jpg > > Er, where's the hot dog? > > -- > > > Cheers, > Cotty > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: What's the skinny on camera gear and air travel these days?

I've probably logged 20 flight legs with security-checks over the last three months. Including in and out of Dulles and National where sensitivity is higher. Not once has anybody even given the camera gear a second look. I have been told that if the bag had a video camera, it needed to be pulle

Re: Rumours about new K10D firmware coming

The CCD has one sensitivity level. In the case of the K10D, that base ISO is 100. Any change from 100 is done in firmware/software through signal and image enhancement (?) or degradation (?). Within a narrow range, the process works well. Not too different from "pushing" film during the develo

Re: Enablement

Well done John! Should be a good learning opportunity for you; who knows where it may take you? Stan On Jan 8, 2007, at 12:22 PM, John Celio wrote: > I found a job. > > I'm now a Sign Maker at a place nearby called "Signs That Sell." I > start > tomorrow at 7:30. AM. I haven't had to be up

Re: OT Question (was Re: OT Is returning a phone message really that complicated)

Some time ago, (late 1800's?) there was a spelling reform movement in the U.K. Strangely, they got rid of the z's, but kept the ou's (as in colour, honour, ...). In the U.S. such reforms never have a chance because nobody knows how to spell in the first place. Stan On Jan 8, 2007, at 4:06 PM,

OT: Only in England (revisited)

I am sure this has been around a few times but don't remember if it made it onto PDML or not... Stan --- £7m cost of telling staff how to keep desks tidy By Paul Stokes Last Updated: 3:03am GMT 05/01/2007 Civil servants are being trained how to keep their desks tidy as part of a £7 mil

Paris 13-19 January

For those who live in and around Paris, or might be passing through, I'll be staying near Etoile during the indicated period... Call me at +44 7738 780463 to get together for coffee, beer, wine, and/or photography (not necessarily in that order). Stan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdm

Re: PESO - mystery picture and a re-intoduction (I can now post threads again)

>> >> From: "Alastair Robertson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Thought I would start with a PESO - >> http://www.pbase.com/kiwibiologist/image/72906411 > "Half the population of the Southern Island flocked to the beach following rumors that a rare Pentax aperture simulator had washed ashore..." stan

Re: what kind of soft case came with your 77mm Ltd?

My black 77 Ltd - direct from Japan before they were imported here - came in a green bag, gold print: "PENTAX 77/1:1.8" The 31mm and 43mm were similar, but I don't have those with me on this trip to report specific details. The recent 21mm Ltd from B&H came with an undistinguished, unmarked, b

Re: Asked to do a wedding.

Like Amita and others, I have shot around the edges of weddings (informal shots to supplement the pro's product) but haven't taken the full load. I've had good feedback on what I've done (but what can you expect? They got more than their money's worth from me! And besides, I had the advantage o

Kirk support for K10D

Just received the following good news: -- unpaid ad follows -- Kirk fully supports the Pentax K10D http://kirklist.c.topica.com/maafCdgabv9CWbeJNA3bafpLDZ/ Kirkphoto.com now offers a set of Quick Release products to fit the popular new Pentax K10D camera, with or without the D-BG2 Battery Grip. Th

Re: Interest in developing a software around photograhy?

I worked with them both, sorta, in 1965-66 timeframe. My sense is that FORTRAN was the new kid on the block... On Jan 26, 2007, at 12:33 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > > On Jan 26, 2007, at 9:44 AM, Gonz wrote: > >> On 1/26/07, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> Only a Lisp bigot would

Re: Differences between the *istD, DS, DS2?

Not based on personal experience, but the general consensus is that the primary shortcomings of the *ist-D compared to the more refined later D-series brethren are the D's smaller, slower, write buffer and its smaller LCD. I was thoroughly pleased with the D, not at all tempted by the follow-on

Re: Kirk support for K10D

> Bill Sawyer > Livonia, MI > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Stan > Halpin > Sent: Friday, January 26, 2007 12:26 PM > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Kirk support for K10D > >

Re: NO FS this Friday?

Hey Cory! How much do you have? I am real real close to a final decision to sell the following classics: FA* 80-200/2.8 (may already be spoken for) A 100/2.8 macro A 20/2.8 Would these satisfy your lens lust for a week or two? Stan On Feb 2, 2007, at 5:28 PM, cbwaters wrote: > Man, the lens p

Re: Holy Sureshot, I Actually Won Something...

Well done Bill! stan On Feb 5, 2007, at 8:43 PM, Bill Sawyer wrote: > And with a Pentax!! > > The Detroit Zoological Society publishes a quarterly glossy for > it's 40,000 > plus members called "Habitat." Each issue has a themed photo > contest and at > the end of the year they award a gran

Re: Three new Pentax DA star lenses: any knowledge?

I leave on a trip (to Italy) on 4 March. Therefore, the very earliest possible date for release of the 16-50 and 50-135 is 5 March. There was an indication (rumor?) a couple of weeks ago that the 60-250 availability had been delayed from March to June-July. But I have heard nothing that says

Re: GFM

Good news Bill! I am very glad to hear you are back up and, almost, around. And if the walking tires you too much, sit and wait for the photo ops to come to you. Stan On Sep 9, 2006, at 11:49 PM, Bill Owens wrote: > I just became more or less released from home healthcare and am > tentativel

Re: Anyone know what happened to Peter from sunny Brighton

She is. I spent an afternoon with Peter a couple-three years ago when I was in the Brighton neighborhood, had a good long chat about how he got into the camera/lens business (largely due to his frequent visits to Japan with his wife). Stan On Sep 14, 2006, at 9:39 AM, Kostas Kavoussanakis wrot

Re: Had "the talk" with the CFO last night... :-(

Sez I: "Hey, here is a picture of my new camera!" Sez she: "Oh, you bought a new camera!?!" Sez I: "No, I haven't bought it yet. I asked Mitch a couple of months ago to make sure he got one in for me as soon as it is available." Sez she: "How much? $1500?" Sez I: "No, it will be less than that. Mi

Re: Film vs Digital cost comparison (77mm vs FA 85 1.4)

I gave up (sold) my 85 1.4 to help finance my purchase of the first 3 Limiteds. Also let go my K 85 1.8. I've been tempted to try and reacquire a 1.8 when one was FS here on the list, but couldn't really justify it. If an 85 1.4 were available, I would be far more tempted. I miss that lens. But

Re: Mini PDML LONDON

Starbucks? Worked for me... Stan On Sep 26, 2006, at 2:35 PM, Bob W wrote: > The earliest I'm likely to be able to be there is about 2.30pm, give > or take 15 minutes. We really need to identify somewhere simple to > meet there because of all the crowds and the generally rather > confusion geog

Re: OT - Freelance Life, Here I Come

Great news Cotty! Stan On Sep 28, 2006, at 4:17 PM, Cotty wrote: > A few of you have been following my professional events, and would just > like to say that this evening I had a call I have been waiting nearly > three weeks for. > > I have been offered a contract with ITV News as a cameraman fo

FS: Pentax lenses etc.

Reminder: I have listed 5 lenses on eBay with auctions ending Friday evening (Pacific Coast time).; look for listings by my user name: stanh - PKA-20/2.8 - PK-24/2.8 - PKA-100/2.8 Macro - PK-120/2.8 - Vivitar 100/3.5 Macro Bid early and bid often! -- For sale direectly: a. MZ-S + g

Re: GFM check list

Ann - I can't imagine anyone being so tired that they would let you drive! (Don't you drive a taxi in NYC in your spare time?) stan On May 24, 2007, at 10:59 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > Scott Loveless wrote: > >> ann sanfedele wrote: >> >> >>> David J Brooks wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>> On 5/24/

FS: Pentax lenses etc. - update

I listed 5 lenses on eBay with auctions ending this evening: four sold: - PK-A-20/2.8 Sold - PK-24/2.8 Sold - PK-120/2.8 Sold - Vivitar 100/3.5 Macro Sold - PK-A-100/2.8 Macro NOT Sold I will not be re-listing this immediately - between work and personal travel, I will be out of

Re: Chill Out Surfer #2

I like the second shot better than the first. For me, what makes both of them is the subtle lighting, the coloration of the water. In this respect the first has a slight edge, but both are super. The surfer is a necessary added element, but the water texture and color is what makes them. An

Re: Pentax marketing

Speaking of marketing (I know, I know - nobody was talking about marketing; this is a marketing thread after all...) I went to a MLB baseball game a couple of weeks ago (KC Royals vs. somebody). Right behind homeplate there was an electronic billboard on the fence, maybe 3x5 feet. One-third o

Re: Hot VW

No such thing as not being old enough to drive. Old enough to be legal maybe, but driving is feasible at just about any age... stan (started with tractors at 12/yr, cars at 14/yr) On Jun 13, 2007, at 8:39 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Ah, J.C. Whitney. They were at the intersection of Archer Ave

Re: Thinking about getting a K10D

I went from *ist-D to K10D. Recently my wife's Optio 330 broke, I tried to get her to take on the ist-D. So I went through a session showing her how to use it. That reminded me why I do not regret the move to the K10D. K10D pluses: - shake reduction - easy access to ISO settings - shake r

Re: OT- India, was - Thinking about getting a K10D

Thanks Steve - good report. stan On Jun 16, 2007, at 6:58 PM, Steve Desjardins wrote: > Yeah, I've had conflicts with final exams the last few years and this > year I was in India. How are they running the contest now? Last > time I > entered a slide! > > A few words about India. We were i

Re: Histograms

The manual that came with my wife's D-Lux3 explicitly stated that one should not expect the on-camera histogram to agree with a histogram in any post-processing software. To ease the processing load, I would guess that the on-camera histogram is a rough approximation taken by extrapolation fr

Re: ***POSSIBLE SPAM*** Re: PUG themes for 2008

Could do Cormorants, Canada Geese, and Other Not-Favorite Birds stan On Jun 19, 2007, at 8:32 PM, William Robb wrote: > > - Original Message - > From: "Mark Roberts" > Subject: Re: ***POSSIBLE SPAM*** Re: PUG themes for 2008 > > >> Christian wrote: >> >>> you forgot: >>> Birds >>> Birds

Re: OT know your place

47 out of 50, average error 9 miles 550 secs On Jun 21, 2007, at 9:27 AM, mike wilson wrote: > http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/states_experiment_drag- > drop_Intermed_State15s_500.html > > Place the state. > > My score 86% Avge error 58miles 644seconds (I was interrupted) > > >

Re: Interesting SLR article in the NYT

Isn't that the K100D that you are describing? Or K110D? Not being facetious, that is a serious question, I haven't paid any attention to the differences between the K10 and K100/110... stan On Jun 22, 2007, at 7:24 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: > Digital Image Studio wrote: > >> Digital S.L.R.'s T

Re: value of K50/1.2 ?

I recently bought an SMC-A 50/1.2 for about $450. Excellent condition, could have been sold as "NIB." Given the condition of my lens, and given it is an A version, I would not expect to pay more than $350 max for the K version, and that would be for one with no signs of use... stan On Jun

Re: OT: Holiday snap

Not good. Fortunately you are still young enough that you will heal in reasonable time. stan On Jun 30, 2007, at 1:01 PM, Bob W wrote: > So, Bob, how was your break? > > Pretty ugly, actually. Here, have a look: > > http://www.web-options.com/xray1.jpg (quite a big file) > > But airport securi

Re: Two questions

I have tried with three different lenses in the last year + and so far have not received a rebate. If one ever shows up it will be a pleasant surprise, but Pentax's history in fulfilling rebates would suggest that you shouldn't take them too seriously in making your purchase decisions. sta

Re: Photographing le Tour

Nice shots - thanks. I particularly like the one of the couple sitting in a park with the city skyline in the background. I hope you saw the Finish on television - it was classic! IMHO, good bike racing shots are hard to come by - it is tough to give the feel of speed and personal effort, most

Northwestern Lower Michigan vacation

I am in central Michigan doing family stuff associated with my father- in-law's 95th birthday. We leave sometime tomorrow for the cabin on Long Lake, near Traverse City, will be there for 2+ weeks. Anybody in the area (Tony?) or headed that way, get in touch and we can arrange a drink on the

Re: Baseball shots (was Northwestern Lower Michigan vacation)

: > I like two and three. Two would be a bit better if there were more of > the 3rd base coach visible. > > Lokks like very small parks. Almost smaller than spring training. What > level is this. > > Dave > > On 7/31/07, Stan Halpin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >&

Re: SD card repair.

A new SD card. stan On Aug 7, 2007, at 12:56 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > Well, I've been bitten by what I consider one of the cheapest and > stupidest designs in all computing. The write protect tab fell off > one > of my SD cards. I don't know where and I don't know when, (which also > implie

Life is sweet! (enablement)

The magic phrase, finally heard: > We would like to notify you that the order you > placed with adorama.com, is being shipped ... Interestingly, it is the DA* 50-135 which is on its way; the DA* 16-50 part of the order is still shown as "pending" as it has been since 1 March. stan -- P

Re: Dream Cruise Photo Contest

Well done! On Aug 22, 2007, at 10:18 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I'm one of ten winners in the Detroit News Dream Cruise Photo > Contest. My winning entry is a pic of my own '55 Chevy in front of > a diner on Woodward. It's been seen here before. I shot it several > years ago with the 6

Re: OT: buy a barn ...

I have a (car dealer) friend who had a collection much like this. But kept in much better shape! He auctioned most of it off a few years ago, I was out of town and couldn't be there, never heard what the net value was. stan On Aug 22, 2007, at 3:20 PM, keith_w wrote: > Godfrey DiGiorgi wro

Re: Optio 330 - Is my Optio's sensor toast?

Short answer, Yes. My 330R, which my wife inherited, never showed this problem before it was stolen. I bought a used 330 as a replacement. After a few months it started producing images just like the ones you are showing. I sent it for Pentax repair, it worked for awhile and then started the

Re: A Gray Matter

The lawyers and those paranoid about legalistic matters may disagree, but I see no reason to ask anyone's permission to take any photo in a public place. stan On Aug 24, 2007, at 10:22 AM, Rebekah wrote: > Yesterday, I drove by the site of the Charleston Sofa Super Store > fire, which you ca

Re: A Gray Matter

> Stan Halpin wrote: >> The lawyers and those paranoid about legalistic matters may disagree, >> but I see no reason to ask anyone's permission to take any photo in a >> public place. >> >> stan >> >> > I'll second that. On the tow path w

Re: A Gray Matter

On Aug 24, 2007, at 2:21 PM, Rebekah wrote: > nice pictures, although the second one had me attempting to scroll > down to find feet :o) I like the light quality and color; looks like > afternoon light up north. Thanks. Let me know if you find the feet! I was using an 80-200 lens, the second o

First imperssions of DA* 50-135/2.8

http://home.earthlink.net/~smh645/K10Ddj-7113.jpg http://home.earthlink.net/~smh645/K10Ddj-7114.jpg http://home.earthlink.net/~smh645/K10Ddj-7122.jpg Some quick snapshots... My apologies for the subject matter of the second one - my wife did that one. Nice, solid feel to the lens. Smooth but no

Re: Screw Mount Telephoto - Trade?

Minor correction on your terminology - What you have is not a telephoto lens; rather, you have a tele- converter and three extension tubes. The tele-converter, which has one or more lens elements as part of its design, is added between a lens and the camera body, the the extra distance from th

GESO - Mid-autumn in mid-America

A few shots selected from a couple of different recent outings. 1. I am using Zenfolio, first brought to my attention by Amita. 2. The shots were mostly with the DA*50-135. Several used the AF/1.7 extender on that lens. The moon shot was with the FA* 300/4.0 with A-2xS Pentax extender and a T

Re: GESO - Mid-autumn in mid-America

, at 6:35 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > I like #'s 5, 7 and 9. > > Dave > > On 10/28/07, Stan Halpin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> A few shots selected from a couple of different recent outings. >> >> 1. I am using Zenfolio, first brought to my attention by Am

PESO - on the Halloween theme?

http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p155717848/ stan -- 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: For those who miss CaNikon's Wifi capabilities

Event photography is like making love - position is important but timing is everything. stan On Oct 31, 2007, at 2:25 PM, Brendan MacRae wrote: > Rght. > > Welcome my friends to the Land of Highly Improbable > Hypotheticals. > > If my skill as a photographer is so bad that I choose > only

Re: GESO: First try with Lightroom web export

Nice shots! I started out making a mental list of my favorites, kept hitting the Next button, and quickly gave up. They are all my favorites! With the possible exception of the couple showing valley shots with duller foliage. stan On Oct 31, 2007, at 2:51 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > Doug Bre

Re: Cosina lenses for Pentax KA mount

I was thinking the same thing. You go first and let us know how it works. stan On Nov 2, 2007, at 7:07 PM, William Robb wrote: > > > >> Somewhat useful: A faster pancake 40 and a 58/1.4. That's probably a >> better portrait lens on APS-C than the FA 50/1.4 - at least in >> terms of >> FOV. >

Re: Question for FA* 300mm f4.5 owners (& Canon 70-200 f4 users)

No answers for you from me, just the same question. However, if you find a solution, 1. Please let us know! 2. Consider usability not only with the lens, but also with the lens + one or two tele-extenders. stan On Nov 3, 2007, at 5:39 AM, David Savage wrote: > G'day All, > > As we all kn

Re: Tripod collar for Pentax FA 300mm 4.5

He says it is for an FA but that looks like an A lens pictured in the ad. stan On Nov 3, 2007, at 6:28 PM, Brendan MacRae wrote: > Wasn't someone just looking for something like this? > > http://tinyurl.com/yqh65z > > > I have no idea whether it rotates or not. > > -Brendan > > ___

Re: Tripod collar for Pentax FA 300mm 4.5

t's an smc PENTAX 1:4 300mm (that is: K) >> >> Regards >> Bob... >> --- >> "I don't mind if you don't like my manners. >> I don't like them myself. They're pretty bad. >>

Re: Camera Club logo

Marnie, I suspect that is the way he spells it! He can't help it if his spelling looks cutsey to native-English speakers. Jens, I like the concept except for two details. I think the lettering is too deep front-to-back (maybe reduce by 30%?). And I agree with another comment you received - t

Re: Fall greetings from Scandinavia

Good to hear from you Lasse! stan On Nov 11, 2007, at 9:20 AM, Lasse Karlsson wrote: > Hi all, > > Thought I'd just drop by to say hi, since I happen to be in the > neighbourhood. > > Around here we are currently having typical late fall weather - rainy, > windy, decreasing daylight and some (qu

Re: I got a picture on the NPR web site!

Congrats! Nice shot... stan On Nov 11, 2007, at 10:09 PM, Beaker wrote: > I got one of my pictures on the NPR web site! > http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=16203855 > It is the Veterans Day rededication of the Vietnam Memorial here in > DC. > It was a pretty big crowd, and t

GESO - migratory birds (help with identification please)

My wife and I made one of our occasional trips to the Squaw Creek National Conservation Area, about 1.5 hours north of our home. Currently hosting about 150,000 wildfowl including various eagles, hawks, and various ducks, geese, and other waterbirds. I am not pleased with my "take" for the d

Re: Scanning MF today

I like 704 and 710. The other three don't do anything for me. The first two are nice enough, they illustrate the color and detail you can get with a MF, but they just don't grab me. Maybe as part of a series. I initially liked the bridge shot but I once I disassociated myself from the famil

Re: GESO - migratory birds (help with identification please)

7, at 6:38 AM, Christian wrote: > Stan Halpin wrote: >> My wife and I made one of our occasional trips to the Squaw Creek >> National Conservation Area, about 1.5 hours north of our home. >> Currently hosting about 150,000 wildfowl including various eagles, >> hawks

WTB: M42 to K-mount adapter

Anybody have one of these they are willing to part with? I sold my last one a couple of years ago thinking I would never need it, but am thinking of some experimentation... stan [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to U

Re: Slide copier on a DSLR?

Mike, as Bill said, the normal bellows don't have the extension to allow you to copy the full frame. A few months ago I did see listed somewhere (B&H?) a redesigned bellows/slide copier intended to get around the problem with digital SLRs. Available for various mounts. Price was around $250

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