RE: Sigma 10-20 vs Pentax 12-24

I have found the Sigma 10-20 very resistant to flare. The sun was behind very thin cloud in this shot, http://rconn.zenfolio.com/p1019193613/?photo=h39448641#960792129 and you can tell this by the water reflection. I am satisfied :) PS - click on the image to get a full screen version. Rod

RE: K10D, AF button question

I understand this setting simply as a means to disable AF on half press. Thus, repeated 1/2 presses of the shutter release do NOT cause the AF to activate, so long as you have the AF button pressed. Too hard for my simple mind in the opportunistic type of shooting I enjoy so I do not use that opti

RE: Watch that white balance, folks!

It is interesting that I gave similar advice to an image for C&C poster in the Pentax List on DPReview. This got me an immediate strong admonishment from another person who apparently liked the flat image and who told me that this may well have been the artistic intent of the OP and that the advic

RE: OT: And you though eBay was bad...

I do believe it is out of line. I had one of this style body back in the early 50's and the lens was designed to be pulled out to this position from being hard against the mount - you kept pulling and then rotated it to engage a breech type lock on the end of the barrel which engaged in a socket o

RE: Pentax K10D Parts List and Exploded Diagram

Thanks for some very interesting information Rod -Original Message- From: David Bliss Hi All, Thought this document I just (finally) received from Pentax North America might be useful to some of you: http://dbsi.org/dist/pentax-k10d-parts-list-and-exploded-diagram.tif Thanks, david -

RE: Lens purchase saga

th a Sandisk card that was defective from day one. They insisted I return it to the manufacturer, who made me jump through hoops. Paul -- Original message -- From: "Rod Connan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Look again Paul, I just went to B&H to check t

RE: Lens purchase saga

merchandise. I steer clear of them. Paul On Oct 19, 2007, at 7:20 AM, Rod Connan wrote: > > Being slightly unnerved by the OP's comments I checked on my > earlier emailed > order accepted on May 10th at a considerably lower price than B&H's > at the > time and

RE: Lens purchase saga

Being slightly unnerved by the OP's comments I checked on my earlier emailed order accepted on May 10th at a considerably lower price than B&H's at the time and still so now. I received a prompt reply that the order was still current and was told that they are expecting supplies in the near futur

RE: How lenses are made...

Thanks Dave - that was interesting Rod -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Savage This video was posted over at DPReview: I don't know how accurate a depiction this is of modern lens produc

RE: Another K10D observation

I would suggest the setup and work flow I use. I carry a battery in the camera (The Pentax original) and a battery in the battery grip. I set 'Select battery' in Set-up menu 3/3 to 'Grip First'. In usage this means that the body battery is ignored and the grip battery supplies the system. One w

RE: Pentax Gallery

Very, VERY true. I have watched this in a number of situations - applies in commentary and in notice given. Rod -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of graywolf Welcome to the Camera Club, Frank. If your photos don't look like everyone else's ph

RE: hvstar.net? Any experience? (Was: Re: filters - slim vs. non-slim-at what angle?)

Other than noting that they are properly coated and have normal Hoya etc machining and lettering and are apparently optically flat how else can we test the filters? I found that what I got passed all the above tests and I believe them to be genuine. Rod -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PR

RE: hvstar.net? Any experience? (Was: Re: filters - slim vs. non-slim -at what angle?)

Igor I have purchased from them and the product is fine - I got confused in the payment phase and they were helpful and quick in fixing things up - I was very pleased with the transactions and delivery was good and prompt. I dealt with them originally because of the excellent reputation of the se

RE: DA*16-50 pics

Thibouille I agree completely. They demand perfection from a device rather than practical high quality with some problems that one must understand for especially odd situations - for example, do not put a sea horizon on the very edge of the frame in a 16mm shot 'cos of moustache distortion. In m

RE: Official date for the first two DA*

>From the "Pentax Life" site "Pentax Japan has officially announced release date for two new DA* lenses. In Japan DA* 50-135mm F2.8 will be available July 27, 2007. DA* 16-50mm F2.8 two weeks later - August 11, 2007. In the United States (and most other countries) both lenses will available simul

RE: Movement sensors, for the techheds

Thanks Rob for the information on the sensors - it is something that was in the back of my mind to find out. For those who, like me, want to know what is in the package I found an interesting discussion on how they work at, http://dataweek.co.za/news.aspx?pklNewsId=19303&pklCategoryID=45 I found i

RE: hyperdrive space portable storage

20mb/second from a fast CF card which is awesome - that is saving 2gig in 2 minutes - sadly it does not use this DMA function on SD cards but it still does these in about 7 minutes for a 2gig card and then shuts down so you can leave it in your pocket saving and grab the card when you need it. BTW

RE: hyperdrive space portable storage

Fernando, I have one of these and I consider it to be excellent - It has a very good battery life (important with 2gig cards) and is very fast. It is not a rebranded anything - it is a USA design from this company http://www.hypershop.com/shop/index.php?cPath=27 and http://www.hypershop.com/shop/

RE: another computer technology mystery solved

Thanks for this - very good - sent on to 5 already Rod -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stan Halpin 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, slowl

RE: Firmware 1.10

Godfrey, Sadly I think they were optimists as I took identical condition images before and after the update from v1.1 to v1.2 and sadly I could see no significant difference. I was actually pursuing minor VPN noise that I can only clearly display IF I underexpose by two stops and then push 2 stop

RE: A Better Bounce Card, revisited.

I have used it and modified the mounting to reduce the need for folding, I particularly like the _much_ higher efficiency compared to a simple diffuser. Take a look at http://rconn.zenfolio.com/p692399892/ for details and a couple of sample images taken with it at full extension. I got my foam fr

RE: Strap Lugs on K10D

I also have one of these - I got the one with the normal straps rather than the "loop" ones as these make the assembly too short for my height. I often like to put my right arm through the strap to stop the camera swinging back and forth sideways. I find it extremely comfortable with my K10D+BGrip

Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1

It is available again from the same guy http://tinyurl.com/378crj Rod -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

RE: Is it possible to buy a Pentax lens in Sydney?

Joy, oh frabjous joy :-) Rod -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stephen I finally got the lens today!! Only about five months after ordering it. And maybe six months after I started asking shops for a price. I'll be in trouble if this happ

RE: OT - ouch

I was simply amazed that they thought they could lower the hydraulic tray with part of the piano still over the floor of the moving van. If they had manoeuvred the piano to be facing even say 45 degrees from the position they used it would have been practical as the trolley would have still remain

RE: Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1 - report

Near the foot of the page of items - currently second last item Rod -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rod Connan Thibouille Here it is --> http://tinyurl.com/33fg87 Rod -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EM

RE: Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1 - report

Thibouille Here it is --> http://tinyurl.com/33fg87 Rod -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Thibouille Could you please share the name of the Ebay seller? Thanks -- Thibault Massart aka -- K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t

RE: Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1 - report

Brendan Thanks for the review - I just ordered mine on April 3 and expect to see it during this coming week. I am pleased to hear you found it effective and am looking forward to it to pick off a few marks that will not respond to a blower. Yours is actually the first user review I have been abl

RE: Capture One and SanDisk Extreme III Question

All you get is a serial that will work with the current version of LE that you can download from the Phaseone website. According to the card in my hand the information is at www.phaseone.com/sandisk Also on the card is the following information, "Upgrade to Capture One PRO SanDisk offers you a 1

RE: Is it possible to buy a Pentax lens in Sydney?

Stephen, Just for interest both B&H & Adorama have the lens in stock but are both closed for Passover. My problems with B&H were not of their making - they were due to a computer breakdown between them and the Commonwealth bank Credit Card system. However they would have had the sale IF they had

RE: Is it possible to buy a Pentax lens in Sydney?

Stephen, I decided to get a FA 50mm f/1.4 mid March this year. As I had problems with B&H authentication of my VISA payment attempts on the web orders and they would not accept a backorder in my phone contact after the small quantity available one USA night were sold b4 the store opened I went to

RE: Hardware focus adjust

Thanks for the heads up :) If I had other than a K10D I would be happily willing to do this - at he moment I am holding my firmware at v1.1 so that I can use the software fix if needed when my FA 50 f1.4 arrive tomorrow or the next day. My kit lens and DA 50-200 work satisfactorily but I am curio

RE: Experience with Willoughbys, anyone?

They look reasonable http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Willoughby_s sample is too small to be sure Rod -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Juan Buhler I'm about to enable myself with a DA21mm, but I want to pay with Paypal because I have

RE: Imagesensor cleaning kit - Pentax

Brendan - can you give me the URL of where you are sourcing this from - I have not found it yet (Haven't done a concentrated search though). I want one as it seems to be the sensible solution to the need for a backup to a blower for the immovable specks (only one tiny one after 3 months). Rod --

RE: How many K10s

And another - magic 60 :) Rod -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Perham And one more ...that's 59. Mike. ___ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://p

RE: A cool accesscory

I was given a hint when browsing for a similar device by one of the manufacturers sites. Put the empty cards in label up (visible for SD cards) and used cards returned to pockets label down (contacts visible for SD cards). I may add the write protect step too Rod -Original Message- From

RE: question about ShopDigitalCorp.com

Take a look at http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Sigma_4_Less Rod -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bong Manayon Sent: Monday, 19 February 2007 7:26 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: question about ShopDigitalCorp.com Can I jo

RE: Changing finder screen of K10D

Thanks Ken - handy to have the procedure clearly spelt out. Love the special purpose tweezers Rod _ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of K.Takeshita For anyone who wish to v

RE: A bit more about K10D, please read.

Many thanks for these profiles and the installation comment - at the moment this is 'Cutting Edge' for me :)) Rod -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Savage G'day Boris C:\Documents and Settings\USER\Application Data\Adobe\CameraRaw\Se

RE: A better bounce card

I got it at my local craft and art store - foam cutouts are the new fad (taking over from felt) so the basic foam material is pretty common Rod -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Markus Maurer Hi David that was me as well: http://home.comcas

RE: Pentax Interview III

Ken Many thanks for this addition to the series - Read it immediately I found it and it was very interesting Rod -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of K.Takeshita Hi folks, Several days ago, I promised to translate yet another interview artic

RE: K10D at 'The Online Photographer'

John, The movement required would be the same for say a 500mm lens independent of sensor size - a point in the middle of the sensor would still move the same distance with the same angular displacement of the camera/lens combination. Still I am impressed with getting a fair proportion of my shots

RE: K10D & Continuous Shooting

shooting to fill the buffer, then timing the next 15 shots. Credible results when he says 14 shots to fill the buffer with the 150x card. Non-credible results when he says 1 sec to shoot the next 15 shots. The K10D is just not that fast! Regads, Bob S. On 12/9/06, Rod Connan <[EMAIL PROTEC

RE: K10D & Continuous Shooting

Discussion on this subject http://tinyurl.com/y52xfy The Extreme III seems to be worth it Rod ___ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Patrick Genovese Has anyone done any real life

RE: Frank and my B&W guy has a K10D question

With the m42 lenses the entry screen for focal length comes up automatically when you turn on the camera after mounting the lens - apparently the K10D also senses lack of any connection - this is with the Pentax M42 adaptor - NOT the wide flanged one that mucks up the infinity setting. The camera

RE: K10D: Pourquoi Department

I didn't :-) Thanks for the tip as I have been going in on the fn menu to check - duh Rod -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Chan Most everyone probably knows this already, but when I stumbled across it yesterday on the k10, I was

RE: K10D, EXIF and manual lenses - how stupid!

Ralf 1.32 second problem - with a lightly used battery my K10d did give the 32 second shutdown - I used the battery the next day till it was almost flat and then charged it overnight - Bingo, I got sick of holding the button at one minute and the exposure did all post processing etc - sounds like

RE: Difinitive answer on Sigma flashes and K10D?

James - I suggest you search the Pentax SLR forum on dpReview at http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/forum.asp?forum=1036. I am reasonably sure there is at least one report of the Sigma not working well with the K10D in a pretty big way - blank frames and over and under exposure. NB I am not direct

RE: Lossless Compressed RAW?

Seems so - Ah well, can't win them all -GRIN- Rod -Original Message- From: Lawrence Kwan On Sun, 19 Nov 2006, Rod Connan wrote: > The user stated that it was 'straight from the camera' and there was comment > that the DNG compression was one of the reasons for t

RE: Lossless Compressed RAW?

The user stated that it was 'straight from the camera' and there was comment that the DNG compression was one of the reasons for the late appearance of the firmware. Seems the camera is producing compressed DNG :) Rod -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] O

RE: LCD Monitor Questions

Having purchased a pair of LCD panels at the start of this year for a twinscreen setup, I had to get this question straight for myself. As I remember it, 8 bit panel - all colours are in direct pixel drive mode - each pixel colour has 256 possible intensities which gives 256 x 256 x 256 + 16 777

RE: recharging the k10d battries

Godfrey - thanks for picking that alternative up - that could be very handy for me too Rod -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Godfrey DiGiorgi Subject: Re: recharging the k10d battries CTA makes one for the NP400 cell which includes a automo