Re: OT: Samsung to phase out point & shoots, aim for EVIL crown

Bob Sullivan wrote: Steve, I tracked down the WSJ article and read it yesterday. Stat's said the P&S digital market was in decline, suffering from phones getting better or 'good enough'. Samsung seems to be trying to carve out a new niche, something between phones and digital SLR's. Well good luc

Re: Carroll Shelby

to a LOT of money, the very first thing I'd buy would be a Shelby Mustang of some vintage... keith whaley <== almost too old to drive anymore. But still...the desire lingers on... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNS

Re: OT: eyeball photographed at eye doctor today

they would have had to come in thru the back of your head!!! I do hope they pronounced your retinas clear and healthy... Keith Whaley <== whose retinas are a mess, what with somewhat advanced macular degeneration. Sighhh. That's why I don't post images to this list. Oh well.

Re: Two days until K-01 announcement

Darren Addy wrote: http://photorumors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Pentax-K-01-Marc-Newson-designed-camera.jpeg according to this leaked invitation at photorumors.com Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska This doesn't say a darned thing about any K-01. keith -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: So wrong

knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: It certainly rubs me the wrong way. I just don't know what she's up to (other than to make money - not that there's anything wrong with that). It's late and I'm not so articulate just now. Perhaps I'll sleep on it and come up with a pithier response tomorrow. Che

Re: PESO Marzi

Bruce Walker wrote: She's a great kid. Seems quiet at first, but with an underlying hint of mischief. And that's what I wanted to reveal. Thanks, Rick! On Fri, Jan 13, 2012 at 9:47 PM, Rick Womer wrote: Bruce, that's really a great shot! Lots of personality shines through, and I really like t

Re: Peso: Hillbilly Porn

William Robb wrote: On 12/01/2012 9:32 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_3zgwM8#!i=1654204896&k=4brJZ3s&lb=1&s=O I think I dated one of them. Not ssurprised... keith -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/l

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

Assuming what you say is true, that's a good compilation, Igor. Thanks. By the above I don't dispute what you say, just haven't checked it out for myself. keith whaley Igor Roshchin wrote: Wed Dec 21 20:57:48 EST 2011 Paul Stenquist wrote: On Dec 21, 2011, at 5:39 PM, La

Re: OT: Any AutoFX user here?

Jens wrote: Great software, isn't it: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/6426303897/in/photostream Regards Jens Oh yes. I picked up on "soft" right away. Uh huh. I have a fair amount of experience with that kind of soft... keith -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.n

Re: OT: Kindle Fire

Walter Hamler wrote: Anyone out there using the Kindle Fire? I ordered one today after reading a review on Z-Net that highly touted it. Walt Hi Walt. Yeah, but I can't tell you much about it. I'm as green as can be on it. I'm only about 2 hours into having messed around with it. It's up

Re: OT: It just gets worse for Olympus

Mark Roberts wrote: Christine Aguila wrote: All I can say is WOW! Cheers, Christine The latest: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/09/business/global/at-olympus-scandal-and-rising-calls-for-a-purge.html I agree with Paul - they're toast. The company will be spit up and sold off. Someone will wa

Re: OT: No right or wrong answer just me pondering a question.

Bob Sullivan wrote: With regard to picking and choosing... Annie Leibovitz showed up on David Letterman's show last night. I've heard of her financial problems and she was plugging her new book of LANDSCAPES. Letterman talked to her intelligently and seemed genuinely enthused about her work. Any

Re: OT: No right or wrong answer just me pondering a question.

Jeffery Johnson wrote: This morning at work me and a fella that works in IT were discussing photography and horses. During our talk he mentioned that his son-in-law was offered a job as Britney Spears tour photographer a year or so ago (he took the gig). This got me to thinking and pondering a qu

Re: OT: Lions, Tigers and Bears

and clear. "You are NOT doing your job!!!" You might want to rethink your opinion before throwing blame about. keith whaley -- 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: Q design "validated" by Nikon's entry?

Darren Addy wrote: http://www.techzone360.com/news/2011/09/17/5785391.htm Essential part: Mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras, which are smaller and lighter than conventional single-lens reflex cameras, attract a wide range of consumers including young women. A super compact mirrorless came

Re: Fangio

Bob W wrote: Some nice shots of the event at Goodwood celebrating Fangio here: Juan Manuel heself! I remember him well. And Goodwood. Thanks for the memories! keith I particularly like the one of the 1957 Maserati driven by Jackie Stewart -

Re: PESO: Heavy Metal Karaoke

Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Yes, but the classic car night festivities ended for the summer this past Friday, and the Heavy Metal guy didn't show up, so now I will have to wait until next Memorial Day Weekend! I can't believe I did that. What a rookie mistake. Or perhaps I can blame it on my 70 y

Re: OT The 30 Harshest Artist-on-Artist Insults In History

Bob W wrote: another one I like, not painters, is a story about the conductor Thomas Beecham during a rehearsal turned to the lady cellist and said "Madam, between your legs you have something which can give pleasure to thousands, but all you do is sit there and scratch it". B How long did he

Re: OT PESO - On a Dime

Bob W wrote: From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David Savage G'day All, that's a terrific shot. Love her expression. B Totally agree! I kept it, just because I like blowing it up and

Re: PESO - Another Mystery Car

Bob Sullivan wrote: Fiats never started in the Chicago winters, Just like Lucas electrical parts are problematic. Regards, Bob S. Nooo, really?! keith -- 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: Irene

Mark Roberts wrote: Keith Whaley wrote: Bob W wrote: From: Joseph McAllister It's one of the reasons I choose to live in a wood frame house 68' above mean sea level. 170 miles from the Pacific and 250 from the nearest subduction zone. 1000 yards from the nearest river (which is t

Re: Irene

Bob W wrote: From: Joseph McAllister It's one of the reasons I choose to live in a wood frame house 68' above mean sea level. 170 miles from the Pacific and 250 from the nearest subduction zone. 1000 yards from the nearest river (which is tidal where I live, near Puget Sound). It is less expens

Re: The baby of an activist Arab Muslim in the US on a student visa

Keith Whaley wrote: [...] Google is your friemd! keith I meant friend. kw -- 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: The baby of an activist Arab Muslim in the US on a student visa

Bob W wrote: From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of steve harley On 2011-08-25 15:40 , Bob W wrote: what the fuck is arugula? you may know it as rocket; and it's a helluvalot better than collards, i'll tell you that I like rocket. Dunno what collards are

Re: OT - You can't make this stuff up

Eckehard Wegner wrote: Great to know that this seems to be a universal pastime. I blew upquite a number of mailboxes in my youth. Most of them were mounted on walls and would more or less just fall off and be bent out of shape. In one instance however, we took matters too far by blasting a block

Re: PESO This'll do

frank theriault wrote: On Tue, Aug 9, 2011 at 4:35 AM, Larry Colen wrote: I spent some time at four mile beach (north of Wilder Ranch) this afternoon. I think this is my favorite photo from the trip: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/6024676973/ Nice shot. Don't understand the title, bu

Re: PESO - Spring at Crater Lake

Ann Sanfedele wrote: [...] while the pano is nice, I prefer non-panos most of the time... and so chose this one over the pano _ maybe Bulent will too http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13295413 I love Creater Lake... been years since I've been there. ann Is that Crater Lake, or Cre

Re: OT - Leica lenses video

Cotty wrote: Some may find this interesting -- Cheers, Cotty I certainly did. Thank you... keith -- 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

Re: Google+

steve harley wrote: On 2011-07-10 14:05 , Matthew Hunt wrote: On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 3:37 PM, Tim Bray wrote: Be happy to send those invites, but I need a gmail-flavored address. -Tim I just sent invites to Steve & Ecke, no Gmail address required. Maybe Google just doesn't trust their own

Re: PESO - Coffee Driven

Stan Halpin wrote: I love it! Very compelling shot. And she is drop-dead gorgeous which just makes the whole thing work better since she is not the obvious main element in the image. stan No, with Knarf shooting, the bike is. :-) keith -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://p

Re: PESO - Egret, Cleared for Takeoff

have Egrets in the Marina del Rey part of Los Angeles. This is a rather wide and protected swampy area, where all manner of aquatic life flourishes. keith whaley -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: "Pair of binoculars" (Was: OT: Possible enablement - Pentaxbinoculars?)

Matthew Hunt wrote: On Mon, Apr 18, 2011 at 7:20 PM, Keith Whaley wrote: Ken Waller wrote: My Merriam Webster's - "binocular - a hand-held optical instrument composed of two telescopes and a focusing device and usually having prisms to increase magnifying ability - usually used

Re: "Pair of binoculars" (Was: OT: Possible enablement - Pentaxbinoculars?)

Ken Waller wrote: My Merriam Webster's - "binocular - a hand-held optical instrument composed of two telescopes and a focusing device and usually having prisms to increase magnifying ability - usually used in plural." Kenneth Waller I take exception to that. The prisms are used to decrease

Re: I figured this one would touch close to home

On Apr 14, 2011, at 16:46, Larry Colen wrote: The power of words http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hzgzim5m7oU Now, THAT one brought tears to my eyes... Thanks keith -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, p

Re: The silliest thing you ever did with your camera

Collin Brendemuehl wrote: I was in college and had shot 35mm during HS and had also made good use of my GIII just before getting the K1000. So when a popular speaker came to the college I got there early and got a front-row set. Then I sat on the floor and shot up at him as he spoke, walked, an

Re: What was your first camera?

Phil Northeast wrote: Kodak Instamatic Phil Brownie. Second one was a Retina I. :-) keith -- 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 Stanley Kubrick's Chicago 1949

... http://goo.gl/rJ7WP Yes they are. Izzat Gorgeous George I spy? Yup. That was "My Summer in Chicago" as I was attending Great Lakes Naval Training Center. Brings back a lot of memories... keith whaley -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailma

Re: Damned customs - F 85 Soft

Krisjanis Linkevics wrote: This http://not.contaxg.com/document.php?id=11097&full=1 is one of my all time favorite pictures. Took it with F85 soft, tripod and all... Boris Beautiful. A welcome distraction from this "sharpness trumps everything" world. kris How about the "Soft = blurry" wo

Re: Porn for Cotty

John Francis wrote: 1234567890 234567890 234567890 234567890 234567890 234567890 234567890 234567890 Today I popped back to the SteamPunk exhibition visited yesterday with Larry & Walt. The reason I went back was because my wife wanted to take a look at the "Bricks by the Bay" LEGO exhibition tak

Re: PESO: Anne and Poppy (and double enablement)

P. J. Alling wrote: Looks like a nice result, only one question. Who would name a cat dimly. Maybe the same guy who named his Rottweiler "Jesus"? Sure hope you know that joke... :-) keith -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUB

Re: pentax to close customer service center etc because of rolling blackouts in Japan

e power plant is done with it's cooling properties, it's returned to 'nature.' anyway better not worry too much about it now there are 58 plants all over the country . As one of them joked : there aren't many tsunamis in Alsace ... ha ha ... Dominique keith whaley

Re: pentax to close customer service center etc because of rolling blackouts in Japan

eckinator wrote: 2011/3/15 Keith Whaley : You simply don't know what you're talking about. Quite apparently, you know little ot nothing abouto the entire nuclear power industry. To say there is no such thing as safe nuclear power is fatuous. Also incorrect! My suit is flame pro

Re: OT - Update on the Injury Front

Cotty wrote: On 13/2/11, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: Actually, it's not inflamed. That's why they now call it "tendinosis" rather than "tendinitis" (and why they haven't recommended any antiinflammatory meds for you). It turns out that tendons don't get inflammation. The sad thing

Re: OT Order

THAT! :-) To clarify ~ it was the word "intuitive" that threw me... keith whaley -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- 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 dir

Re: PESO - I Arm Wrestled My Wife

Christine Aguila wrote: Frank, did you get married? Fun photo. Cheers, Christine Sighhh... and I (justifiably) thought it was just ME! What say, Frank? Did we miss a post? keith -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE fr

Re: Tan and 2011...

paul stenquist wrote: On Dec 12, 2010, at 1:40 AM, Tanya Love wrote: Oh, and I have my sights set on Pentaxian.com too, I reckon I need to make myself known in those circles - any pointers/tips from you regulars (Godfrey??)... I think that site is pretty much dormant. It was a voluntary thin

Re: I Wish

think it's a good idea for "justice" to be for sale to the highest bidder. I totally agree! Thanks or the true story. Good to know... keith whaley -- 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.

Large LCD?

My wife needs a larger view screen, not being fond of any viewfinder she’s seen, and the C-8080 is nowhere as large as what she really wants. If anyone has an idea of what model might work, let me know. All suggestions considered. keith -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://p

Re: On behalf of William Robb

eckinator wrote: 2010/11/5 Ken Waller : Was that a 2 or 4 door snit? Hatch-back I thought, but I really wasn't paying that much attention. It was a new 1 door model that only swung one way. a BMW with the door at the rear? the Arsetta? Now, THAT’s clever! :-D keith -- PDML Pentax

Re: All right, which one of you is responsible for this?

Doug Brewer wrote: Mark Roberts wrote: I was just voting on photos for the Pentax Photo Gallery and what should come up but a shot titled "Cormorants at Sunset"... I think if it was one of us, it would say "Cormorants (Official Bird of the PDML[tm]. All Rights Reserved. Do Not Fold, Spindle,

Re: 1940s US photos

Ann Sanfedele wrote: Sandy Harris wrote: A link to these turned up elsewhere, seemed worth passing on: http://blogs.denverpost.com/captured/2010/07/26/captured-america-in-color-from-1939-1943/ Wow, these are wonderful - on several levels - some personal for me. Thanks for posting this li

Re: OT: Tonight's dinner

frank theriault wrote: On Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 1:16 AM, William Robb wrote: Chop up some chicken breasts, mushrooms and spinach. Toss the chicken into a big skillet and fry in butter. Add Italian Seasoning of your choice. Add mushrooms shortly thereafter. I salted and cayenned at this point. Ad

Re: On pun and fun

Boris Liberman wrote: There is an English word - fun. And then there is a word _fun_ny. Now, there is another English word - pun. Am I right that _pun_ny is not a legal word? Not quite, Boris. See: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/punny keith whaley -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Extra Bovril rations...

Bob W wrote: ...if you can identify this thing: < http://www.web-options.com/Boeuf-1.jpg > < http://www.web-options.com/Boeuf-2.jpg > < http://www.web-options.com/Boeuf-3.jpg > Hint: it's nothing to do with executing royalty, French, British or otherwise. Sorry...not even the promise of extra

Re: OT: so how do you tell Google their maps have a town in the wrong place?

eckinator wrote: could it be a mix-up with Lodi Township, Athens County, Ohio? would that fit your description? Entirely possible. Ohio has a LOT of double place names like Lodi and Lodi Township. I never knew of so many townships as happen in Ohio (my old home state...) keith whaley

Re: PESO: Zion Afternoon

Jack Davis wrote: Ran across a strip of 120 that had fallen back of a bureau in the bedroom. Glassed it on the lightbox and decided to have it scanned. It was one that had been rejected (by me) some years ago..pre PS. Sun angle flattens some of the darker distant elements, but by pumping the sun

Re: The State of The List

Regards, Bob S. Hah, hah... Thanks. You’re right, of course. keith On Mon, Jun 14, 2010 at 5:21 PM, Keith Whaley wrote: Bob Sullivan wrote: Bob W & Ecke, You know Wikipedia is just story telling, not authoritatively factual. Regards. Bob S. >> Source? keith -- PDML Pent

Re: The State of The List

Bob Sullivan wrote: Bob W & Ecke, You know Wikipedia is just story telling, not authoritatively factual. Regards. Bob S. Source? keith -- 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 ab

Re: The State of The List

Stan Halpin wrote: Christine is right about Boris being right about Bill being right. I suggest that you post a regular notice - once a year? - that the PDML Annual Subscription is due. Few of us are spending on film anymore so we have all of that money piling up from the unrealized expense. We

Re: First the 645D now this

David J Brooks wrote: http://reviews.photographyreview.com/blog/mamiya-rz33-medium-format-digital-camera-classic/ A steal at $17999 Dave NOTHING is a steal aat $17,999. keith -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from t

Re: Leica M9

William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: "John Sessoms" Subject: Re: Leica M9 In the case that started this discussion, the return was made in accordance with the retailer's published return policy. Not quite. Their return policy definitely states that items that have been

Re: Returning defective goods : was RE: Leica M9

Steven Desjardins wrote: I can't help but notice that this thread about customer "dishonesty" began as a thread about Leica foisting an imperfect product on someone. It doesn't surprise me that we have drifted into "whatever you can get away with" since that attitude in part of as many transacti

Re: Leica M9

Tom C wrote: I have to differ a bit with you on this Bill. Mostly agree. There are customers who set out to rip off retailers. Those who purchase an item for the time they need to use it and then return it, for example. It was not Steve it was Christian with the G11, according to the way I read

Re: OT: Spaghetti Sauce

John Coyle wrote: My experience in France (probably applies everywhere in fact) was to only go in those restaurants where there is barely a table to be had, and the clientele are all locals. Worked a treat in China, Vietnam and Hong Kong: not so well in Egypt, where I found I did not really like

Re: OT: Spaghetti Sauce

Mark Roberts wrote: Cotty wrote: On 19/5/10, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: I think a lovely vegan pasta sauce is the way to go! What with Boris a Vulcan and you a Vegan, any other aliens on the list?? I'm a Pastafarian. Hah, hah... Once I found Michaelangelo’s vegetable l

Re: Leica M9

overall attitude toward their customers... I have no compunction whatsoever toward placing my money with Amazon, no matter WHAT it is... I have never been disappointed, in any aspect. keith whaley -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNS

Re: Leica M9

inions about Leica. It’s glory days are long over. keith whaley -- 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: The Next Generation

Cotty wrote: Stef tries out his new camera... -- Cheers, Cotty A black paving brick with a lens adapter... sighhh. On the other hand, Chris, you’re becoming quite a photographer, so...if you want a brick, no problem! :-D keith -- PDML Pentax

Re: Group Shot at Sharpenberg Gallery

Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Cotty and Everyone on the List: I'm so sorry I didn't get this up in time for you. I got home around 1 a.m Friday, crashed, got up Sat & met everyone at 10:30 a.m. at the Art Institute & I didn't get home Sat until after midnight I've started the download of pics fr

Re: Pentax: "...we don't want to be seen as the same as everyone else"

Bob W wrote: [...] "Pentax viewfinders are pretty good compared to the competition. I realize that's like saying my dog has pretty good breath for a dog." - Bill Robb Not if you're an Olympus OM-1, -2, -3 or -4 fan... Unsurpassed VF clarity or brilliance. :-) Try the Leica S2 - then yo

Re: Pentax: "...we don't want to be seen as the same as everyone else"

m...@robertstech.com wrote: John Francis wrote: On Thu, May 06, 2010 at 10:46:50AM -0400, m...@robertstech.com wrote: CheekyGeek wrote: "Pentax engineers are continuing to pursue the possibility of launching a mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera, as the firm points to an 'exciting' few

Re: FYI

eckinator wrote: 2010/4/24 P. J. Alling : (It fly's in the face of everything I've been taught but it would be cool if true). It just had to be a fly in your face, time's fun if you're having flies after all. Not if they’re “circle flies.” keith whaley -- PDML

Re: OT: What to do with Leica M-series lens or lenses?

Cotty wrote: On 17/4/10, Stan Halpin, discombobulated, unleashed: So my search is for a digital body that allows me to repurpose the lens(es). Stan, you are hereby enabled to source an Epson R-D1. You will not regret it. This shall be your gateway:

Re: GESO: My headphone stand

t with Google, I don’t have to anymore! :-) keith whaley -- 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: Ultra-wide zooms

John Sessoms wrote: From: Keith Whaley [...] How the H*** can anyone BUY one if nobody will MAKE one? That?s a real head-shaker... I think you might not have picked up on just a touch of irony. Happens from time to time... keith -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: Ultra-wide zooms

Charles Robinson wrote: On Apr 15, 2010, at 15:40, Keith Whaley wrote: [...] How the H*** can anyone BUY one if nobody will MAKE one? That�s a real head-shaker... Keith - Perhaps you didn't read the same tone of irony in Larry's post that I did. -Charles Perhaps. keith

Re: Ultra-wide zooms

is that nobody buys any? Take off your tinfoil hat and say that again. How the H*** can anyone BUY one if nobody will MAKE one? That’s a real head-shaker... keith whaley -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the P

Re: Ultra-wide zooms

P N Stenquist wrote: On Apr 12, 2010, at 8:48 AM, Keith Whaley wrote: Bong Manayon wrote: Thinking of ... 1. Pentax DA 12-24 2. Sigma 10-20 3. Tamron 10-24 Am not into fish-eyes so those options are out. Any votes for or against any of those listed above? Thanks! Bong I don't think

Re: Ultra-wide zooms

;re double ~ such as the Pentax DA 12-24 is really like a 35mm lens of 24-48mm focal length. Nice wide angle-to-normal lens, but hardly a fish-eye... keith whaley -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: OT: New balls please! Best-selling photographer dies

ographer has one or two that make the grade. This is a lovely shot. All elements of it are so WELL done... keith whaley -- 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: GESO - Seagulls are people too!

Cotty wrote: On 30/3/10, Bruce Dayton, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/imgp9821-1.htm That one. -- Cheers, Cotty That's an absolutely a beautiful shot. Bruce! keith -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.n

Re: question for the brits American to English translation

e almost every other place, if you have the time to root them out. keith whaley -- -- From: "P. J. Alling" Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2010 7:36 PM To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: Re: question for the brits American to E

Re: question for the brits American to English translation

P N Stenquist wrote: Perhaps it works for me, because I go with a smile on my face and no expectations of problems. Paul Do you speak any French? Or English with a Canadian accent, perhaps? We never expect or anticipate problems, but have run into more than our share of surly waiters and

Re: question for the brits American to English translation

William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: "David Parsons" Subject: Re: question for the brits American to English translation That has been my experience in NYC, very nice people and willing to give directions if you ask, even the Subway attendants. If you want to visit a rude

Re: question for the brits American to English translation

Bob W wrote: Paris is probably my favorite big city. Wonderful food, fabulous photo ops, and, for the most part, nice people. Paul Uhhh, nice people? Which Paris is that, Paul? These things are probably all relative. I know some non-Parisian French people who think that Parisians are so f

Re: question for the brits American to English translation

paul stenquist wrote: [...] Paris is probably my favorite big city. Wonderful food, fabulous photo ops, and, for the most part, nice people. Paul Uhhh, nice people? Which Paris is that, Paul? keith -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.n

Re: OT - Off Line (more or less)

Jack Davis wrote: Well, OK! I'll work on recovering from feeling offended. May take awhile. ;-) Jack --- On Sun, 3/21/10, frank theriault wrote: From: frank theriault Subject: OT - Off Line (more or less) To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Date: Sunday, March 21, 2010, 12:45 PM > Just in case

Re: Taking the Night off

eers, Christine Love Earl Grey but...what is Earl Grey Grande? Does it have a bit of Grand Marnier in it? Or is it a heavier Bergamot blend with fruit additives/infusions? What SORT of Scotch? A single malt, I'd guess, but...name it! keith whaley -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML

Re: WPP image disqualified

t_page.asp?cid=7-10049-10543 To me it seems like a great example of a difference between spirit of the rules and letter of the rules... Boris It certainly is. Quite plainly put, the jury's decision was a monumentally irrational (aka: stupid) one... keith whaley -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: question for the brits American to English translation

Bob W wrote: Here's a crumpet http://tinyurl.com/2pth3n THIS is crumpet Cheers, Cotty Can you get them at a chip shop? I know where you can get a couple of bags for sixpence. So do I, but... could you take them home to Mum?

Re: question for the brits American to English translation

the same way. Just south of my tiny hometown, we even had an East-West side of the hills (aka 'mountains") road called Jonnycake Ridge Route! :-D Ain't history fun? keith whaley (Owns a number of older Pentax 35mm cameras, to keep this post on topic! :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Ma

Re: question for the brits American to English translation

27;s used. In the U.S. I've always thought of a cordial as a liqueur but see it's definition varies all over the place! See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cordial Interesting... keith whaley -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.

Re: [Bulk] Re: Look Who Woke Up Salivating

Paul Ewins wrote: Come to think of it, my Speed Graphics don't have dials or buttons. Lots of levers though. Paul How do you release a 'cocked' lever without a button? keith whaley -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: question for the brits American to English translation

David Savage wrote: On 13 March 2010 00:58, P. J. Alling wrote: On 3/12/2010 11:40 AM, David Savage wrote: Also here in .au a biscuit is sometimes what you'd call a cracker. You mean that an middle aged white guy living in the Georgia hills, (who still has an outhouse), is a Biscuit? :-)

Re: OT GESO - summery streets

David Savage wrote: Ebony & ivory On 05/03/2010, frank theriault wrote: On Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 1:06 AM, Derby Chang wrote: Doing some more 'street', while I still can http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/10/10_02/10_02_summerstreet/index.htm I don't know why, but I especially like

Re: OT - Tea

Bob W wrote: [...] I'm asking my friend what size package it was that she had, because I've never actually bought loose tea before and have no idea how much I should get. [...] One teaspoon (theres a clue in the name!) per person, and one for the pot. Multiply by the number of pots of tea y

Re: plane crash

paul stenquist wrote: On Feb 19, 2010, at 2:05 PM, Adam Maas wrote: On Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 1:34 PM, Scott Loveless wrote: On 2/19/10, John Sessoms wrote: From: Scott Loveless Or that Canada had any less culpability for their treatment of indigenous peoples prior to the 21st century.

Re: PESO - This Scares Me Just a Bit

frank theriault wrote: Sounds just a teensie bit cult like? http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/02/this-scares-me-just-bit.html I think it's hilarious! Hope you do, too. Comments always welcome. cheers, frank WAY too weird, Frank... keith -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.n

Re: OT - whatever next?

Doug Brewer wrote: Cotty wrote: I'm disgusted. Now I can't go shopping barefeet with just my pyjamas on. Outrageous! -- Cheers, Cotty http://www.tiger-town.com/whatnot/updike/ I LIKE the John Updike story! Thanks. keith -- PDML Pentax-

Re: Fw: Bob Shell innocent?

William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: "John Sessoms" Subject: Re: Fw: Bob Shell innocent? [...] I suspect if Bob had been living anywhere other than where the Christian version of Sharia law holds sway he would probably have gooten a few months for posession of morphine.

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