Re: Nikon Dedicated Flashes & a K100D

2007-02-27 Thread Beaker
sell it and buy a Pentax dedicated flash? > On Feb 18, 2007, at 10:19 PM, Beaker wrote: > >> >> On Feb 18, 2007, at 10:00 PM, William Robb wrote: >> >>> >>> - Original Message - >>> From: "Beaker" >>> Subject: Re: Nik

Favorite Carry-around Digital camera?

2007-03-01 Thread Beaker
Hi- Anyone have a favorite pocketable digital camera? It may be time to look for one... Thanks Mike Beacom -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Favorite Carry-around Digital camera?

2007-03-02 Thread Beaker
Dang it Cotty- you got me drooling on my keyboard! It's a sodden, slimy mess. Too bad it will be well dry before the digital CL appears Cheers Mike. On Mar 2, 2007, at 12:24 PM, Cotty wrote: > The perfect carry-around digital camera does not yet exist - at least, > not yet in my eyes. For tha

Re: Favorite Carry-around Digital camera?

2007-03-02 Thread Beaker
Then there's http://www.adorama.com/MXLC340.html?emailprice=t too bad you could hang it off your key chain... Beaker On Mar 2, 2007, at 12:24 PM, Cotty wrote: > The perfect carry-around digital camera does not yet exist - at least, > not yet in my eyes. For that, it would hav

Re: Do you suffer from TLS?

2007-03-09 Thread Beaker
I would hate to explain it to the TSA, beltless and shoeless... Cheers Beaker On Mar 9, 2007, at 7:16 AM, Bob Shell wrote: > Do you suffer from TLS? (Tiny Lens Syndrome) > > If so, Sigma has the cure: > > http://www.dpreview.com/news/0703/07030805sigma200500mm.asp > >

PENTAX 18mm/f11 FISH-EYE- TAKUMAR, in ORIGINAL CASE

2007-03-18 Thread Beaker
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&item=140097916540&fromMakeTrack=true Does this count as Exotic? Cheers Beaker -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PENTAX 18mm/f11 FISH-EYE- TAKUMAR, in ORIGINAL CASE

2007-03-18 Thread Beaker
dll? >> ViewItem&item=140097916540&fromMakeTrack=true > > Ho hum. > > Is this your item? Otherwise... Please read: > > http://www.graywolfphoto.com:80/pentax/pdml-faq.html > > >> Does this count as Exotic? >> >> Cheers >> Beaker >

Re: new hand strap gizmo that works well ...

2007-03-29 Thread Beaker
.. Cheers Beaker On Mar 28, 2007, at 9:30 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > I've been using a Hakuba Camera Grip LH with all my cameras for > several years now, I like a grip more than a neckstrap. But it's a > bit of a PITA when I use a tripod as I have to remove the base unit &g

Found a new model over Christmas

2007-01-21 Thread Beaker
Happy New Year! I found a new model over Christmas. He adopted my parents, but he was getting under foot- an little orange trip hazard. Cheers Mike -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Found a new model over Christmas

2007-01-21 Thread Beaker
OOPS- try http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/sets/72157594492416654/ Cheers Mike On Jan 21, 2007, at 4:48 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Well, let's see him. > Paul > On Jan 21, 2007, at 4:05 PM, Beaker wrote: > >> Happy New Year! >> >> I found a n

Re: Peso - My own HDR

2007-01-21 Thread Beaker
they have gotten better about snow removal in recent years. Cheers Beaker On Jan 17, 2007, at 12:32 PM, Tim Øsleby wrote: > I'm sorry to say, that's not snow. That's just a handful of ice > crystals ;-) > Seriously. We don't call snow unless it is an inch of the

Re: Found a new model over Christmas

2007-01-22 Thread Beaker
And here I thought you were talking about the film camera. Besides, that is the cats camera. I'll post his next roll. Cheers Beaker On Jan 22, 2007, at 7:31 AM, David Savage wrote: > Don't you know digital is the way of the future? Time to trade up > Mike: > >

Re: Found a new model over Christmas

2007-01-23 Thread Beaker
gt; Cute little guy, and nice photos! :) > > Amita > > On 1/21/07, Beaker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Happy New Year! >> >> I found a new model over Christmas. He adopted my parents, but he was >> getting under foot- an little orange trip hazard. >> >

Re: manually focusing a DSLR

2007-01-25 Thread Beaker
On Jan 25, 2007, at 10:36 AM, Scott Loveless wrote: > On 1/25/07, Adam Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Scott Loveless wrote: >>> Howdy gang! >>> >>> Has anyone had an opportunity to compare manual focusing on an *istD >>> or K10D vs. a DL or K100D? I've been playing around with M42 and M >>>

Re: Found a new model over Christmas

2007-02-03 Thread Beaker
heers Mike On Jan 21, 2007, at 8:31 PM, skye wrote: > I assume you're talking about this guy? > http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/sets/72157594492416654/ > > I like that first photo, especially if you darken the floor a lot > more. > > On 1/21/07, Beaker

Re: Found a new model over Christmas

2007-02-03 Thread Beaker
And a third stab- http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/?saved=1 a little bigger. didn't realize the first one was so small. The new posting software is dialed in a little closer now. Cheers Mike On Feb 3, 2007, at 10:40 PM, Beaker wrote: > Made another stab at it

Re: Found a new model over Christmas

2007-02-03 Thread Beaker
n"! > Tiger & Lion, a good match. > greetings > Markus > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of > Beaker > Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2007 4:40 AM > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: Found a n

Nikon Dedicated Flashes & a K100D

2007-02-18 Thread Beaker
Hi- I found a Sunpak "auto 433 D" dedicated flash in the "used" case at the local camera store. It looks like a nice flash. Has anyone tried something like it with a Pentax digital SLR? It looks like the pins on the flash will line up with contacts on the camera. Too much to hope that it w

Re: Nikon Dedicated Flashes & a K100D

2007-02-18 Thread Beaker
On Feb 18, 2007, at 9:15 PM, William Robb wrote: > > - Original Message - > From: "Beaker" > Subject: Nikon Dedicated Flashes & a K100D > > >> Hi- >> >> I found a Sunpak "auto 433 D" dedicated flash in the "used" cas

Re: Nikon Dedicated Flashes & a K100D

2007-02-18 Thread Beaker
On Feb 18, 2007, at 10:00 PM, William Robb wrote: > > - Original Message - > From: "Beaker" > Subject: Re: Nikon Dedicated Flashes & a K100D > > > >> BTW- it is dedicated for Nikon. >> >> How do the Pentax cameras respond to simpl

Re: Developer Turned Black [Was: Sad state of Photo Stores]

2007-09-30 Thread Beaker
True confessions...? On Sep 30, 2007, at 1:30 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > I've misplaced both my Falcon air evac bottles and my marbles. > > graywolf wrote: >> Har!!! >> >> Scott Loveless wrote: >> >>> Marbles. >>> >>> P. J. Alling wrote: >>> Falcon air evac bottles. snop -- PDML Pent

Re: PESO - The Barmaid

2007-10-28 Thread Beaker
> Snip: > I'd be a bit surprised if they were sending Old Peculier to Canada - > it generally doesn't travel well. > > -- > Bob > > > A buddy once had an Old Peculier in Washington DC. He made a face, and said it was flat. Everybody else asked "How can you tell? That's not a beer, it's a snack

Re: PESO - My Creepiest Photo

2007-10-31 Thread Beaker
It ain't art, but it sure is creepy... http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/1811524365/ (My other creepy picture suffers from the dark side hardware) Cheers Mike -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: PESO - My Creepiest Photo

2007-11-01 Thread Beaker
On Nov 1, 2007, at 12:57 AM, ann sanfedele wrote: > Beaker wrote: > >> It ain't art, but it sure is creepy... >> >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/1811524365/ >> >> (My other creepy picture suffers from the dark side hardware) >> C

I got a picture on the NPR web site!

2007-11-11 Thread Beaker
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 the only spot with a good view of the speakers was the press area. I don't have a pres

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

2007-11-12 Thread Beaker
Thanks guys- It's a small thing in big picture, but it made my day. Cheers Mike Beacom On Nov 12, 2007, at 12:31 AM, Adam Maas wrote: > Conga-Rats! > > -Adam > > > Beaker wrote: >> I got one of my pictures on the NPR web site! >> http://www.npr.org/templat

Re: OT - Nearly made the Darwin List

2007-11-15 Thread Beaker
On Nov 15, 2007, at 3:20 AM, Cotty wrote: > On 14/11/07, keith_w, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> Not totally sure, but debating a Methodist minister over a half of >> lager >> doesn't seem entirely kosher to ME! > > That's holy water my boy. >

New 2007 Voigtlander SL-II Lenses

2007-11-15 Thread Beaker
FYI- Stephen Gandy at CameraQuest has the new 2007 Voigtlander SL-II Pentax KA mount lenses up on his site. http://www.cameraquest.com/Voigt_SL2.htm They are the 40 mm f2 aspherical pancake & the 58 mm f1.4 Nokton manual focus lenses. He has a nice write up of the lenses. Cheers Be

Re: FS Friday - M lenses

2007-11-17 Thread Beaker
Darn it Scott- you are trying to sell what I already have... Cheers Beaker On Nov 17, 2007, at 12:19 PM, Scott Loveless wrote: > The M200/4 is spoken for. Thanks! > > Scott Loveless wrote: >> I've used KEH's online quote wizard to determine a "grade"

Slide copier on a DSLR?

2007-11-17 Thread Beaker
Hi- Has anyone used a bellows type slide copier on a digital SLR? Or am I just being silly again? I'm thinking about getting a roll of B&W film and hunting up my old reels and tank, so I can do B&W film on the cheap. I realize a film scanner is a better way to go about this, but an e- bay sl

Re: Slide copier on a DSLR?

2007-11-18 Thread Beaker
he hard way first... Cheers Beaker -- 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.

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2006-11-23 Thread Beaker
Thanks for the welcome! December 16 sounds like a great idea. I'm in! You are right about DC. I live in nearby College Park, home of the Mighty Terps. You can tell, because of all the mean looking fiberglass turtles. Grandfather Mountain sounds interesting. I'd like to hear more about it. L

Thanks for the welcome

2006-11-26 Thread Beaker
Thanks for the welcome! December 16 sounds like a great idea. I'm in! You are right about DC. I live in nearby College Park, home of the Mighty Terps. You can tell, because of all the mean looking fiberglass turtles. Grandfather Mountain sounds interesting. I'd like to hear more about it. Look

Re: Lens case for FA12-24

2006-11-27 Thread Beaker
Hi- I have a Tokina AT-X 12-24 F4, (web rumors say the Pentax 12-24 is the Tokina lens with SMC coatings- Is this true?), and I got that very same case for it. The Lowepro 1W case is a snug fit for the lens shade, and you have to reverse the shade to make it short enough to zip the top cl

Re: Lens case for FA12-24

2006-11-28 Thread Beaker
ound. I suspect that when I do get it > out I will be using it quite a lot. > > Leon > > http://www.bluering.org.au > http://www.bluering.org.au/leon > > > Beaker wrote: >> Hi- >> >> I have a Tokina AT-X 12-24 F4, (web rumors say the Pentax 12-24 is &

Re: A Tilt- Shift Adapter?

2006-12-10 Thread Beaker
On Dec 10, 2006, at 11:14 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > > On Dec 10, 2006, at 7:45 PM, Beaker wrote: > >> Anyone think a "tilt-shift adapter" that fit between a SLR and 645 >> lens would be practical? (Wide lenses and leaning spires got me >> thinking about

Re: A Tilt- Shift Adapter?

2006-12-11 Thread Beaker
nt and use a > 645->K adapter, and you're there. :-) > > Jostein > > On 12/11/06, Beaker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Anyone think a "tilt-shift adapter" that fit between a SLR and 645 >> lens would be practical? (Wide lenses and leaning spires got

Re: New Camera

2006-12-11 Thread Beaker
Maybe it's like New York, never really finished, Cheers mike On Dec 10, 2006, at 9:16 PM, Walter Hamler wrote: > Hope you enjoy the camera! > I was interested in the shots from the perspective that I lived in > DC from > 77 to 90, and the National Cathedral was being "finished" when we > mo

Re: DCPDML Report, or I don't know why I hang out with you guys

2006-12-19 Thread Beaker
A few more highlights from Saturday's expedition on the Billy Goat Trail, in Washington DC. We all had a fine time, and I made some new friends to boot. http://homepage.mac.com/mbeacom/PhotoAlbum6.html Cheers, Mike Beacom (AKA Beaker) On Dec 17, 2006, at 12:04 PM, Scott Loveless

Re: DCPDML Report, or I don't know why I hang out with you guys

2006-12-21 Thread Beaker
Thanks all! Cotty- I heard a bit about Grandfather Mountain on Saturday, it got me interested. Your gallery increased interest, Thanks! Interested in more punishment? There is a bigger set on Flickr, http://www.flickr.com/photos/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/sets/72157594414463840/ Cheers Beaker On Dec

Re: OT: Cat's & cameras

2007-01-05 Thread Beaker
I'm scared now- Got a sweet little orange kitten for Christmas called "Tigger". Except when he transforms into the "Orange Peril" - an insane little chewing machine... We just had a little chat, but he listens about as well as I did when I was his age! (4 months)

Re: OT: Cat's & cameras

2007-01-06 Thread Beaker
On Jan 6, 2007, at 12:03 AM, William Robb wrote: > > - Original Message - > From: "Beaker" > Subject: Re: OT: Cat's & cameras > > >> >> I'm scared now- >> Got a sweet little orange kitten for Christmas called "Tigger&q

Fast and wide for a K100D

2007-01-09 Thread Beaker
Hi- I have a new K100D, and am looking for a fast, wide (roughly 12mm) lens. Any suggestions? I've been thinking about the 16mm Zenitar fisheye lens. From what I have seen, it comes in several versions. As a Pentax K mount, with the aperature lever, and an M42 screw mount, amoung others. Bot

Re: Fast and wide for a K100D

2007-01-10 Thread Beaker
. Ideally, this will be a stop-gap lens until I get the Pentax 12-24 mm. or... B&H has a Tamron 11-18mm f4.5 - 5.6 listed as "Coming Soon, Price TBD" http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home? O=6976&A=details&Q=&sku=363813&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation Another reason to wait a little while... Cheers Beaker -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

K100D Shutter Release Cable

2007-08-02 Thread Beaker
the handle that conveniently grab the wire, after you have wrapped it around the body, for storage. Cheers Beaker -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: K100D Shutter Release Cable

2007-08-02 Thread Beaker
On Aug 2, 2007, at 9:07 AM, David Savage wrote: > On 8/2/07, Beaker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Did you know... >> >> That a Canon RS60-E3 remote shutter release will work, without >> modification, on a K100D? > > Yes. > > Cheers, > >

Re: K100D Shutter Release Cable

2007-08-02 Thread Beaker
Thanks for the link, I end up doing enough odd-ball things that it has a good chance of being used. Plus, it looks like an interesting site for a rainy day. Cheers Beaker On Aug 2, 2007, at 10:39 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: > Yes, and you could build your own for even less. >

Re: PESO - On the Beach #5

2007-08-04 Thread Beaker
Works for me- I like the texture & light Cheers Beaker On Aug 4, 2007, at 1:50 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Okay, this is the last of this series (that I will show here). And > I may be > the only one who likes it. I like the colors. > > http://members.aol.co

Re: PESO added some more to the page

2007-08-04 Thread Beaker
Does "Ears" have a giant head, or is it just a wide lens? Besides, he looks worried. Cheers Mike On Aug 4, 2007, at 10:53 AM, J wrote: > I added some more to my collection, if anyone cares to have a > look..The following two and others.Joe > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6271425 >

Re: A Gray Matter

2007-08-27 Thread Beaker
On Aug 24, 2007, at 3:10 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: > >> 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 t

Re: A Gray Matter

2007-08-28 Thread Beaker
On Aug 27, 2007, at 10:52 PM, Stan Halpin wrote: > Your's tells the story much better. > Thanks. You are right, no one had time to change lenses. I wanted it a little tighter, but made do with what was on the camera. Dose anyone think it would benefit from a bit of cropping? It was sharpened,

Re: A Gray Matter

2007-08-31 Thread Beaker
On Aug 29, 2007, at 9:57 AM, Rebekah wrote: > Thanks. > You are right, no one had time to change lenses. I wanted it a little > tighter, but made do with what was on the camera. > Dose anyone think it would benefit from a bit of cropping? > It was sharpened, but otherwise untouched. > > > I'm som

First Try with Astro Photography

2007-09-03 Thread Beaker
Hi Group- Took a stab at astrophotography last night. First try overexposed the moon, but got the Pleiades. Then found a good exposure for the moon. Stopped while I was still ahead... It was prime focus with a Stellarvue AT1010. (80 mm, f/6 acromat, and Pentax K100D) http://www.flickr.com/ph

Re: First Try with Astro Photography

2007-09-05 Thread Beaker
On Sep 4, 2007, at 2:37 PM, Bob Blakely wrote: > Interesting. The chromatic aberration produced by the lens can > clearly be > seen. This would not have been evident if the moon were properly > exposed - > but then you wouldn't have recorded any of the sisters. > > For stars, nebulae, etc. (n

JSCO-GOTTINGEN?

2007-04-17 Thread Beaker
Hi- What is the reputation of JSCO-GOTTINGEN? I just bought a Westar 50mm, f2.8 lens, in M-42 mount, on e-bay. For $12.00, including shipping. Was curious about the lens, and he price was right. It arrived today, and I'm glad that is all I paid. Dosn't look like it is coated, it has traces

Re: JSCO-GOTTINGEN?

2007-04-17 Thread Beaker
ger- I suspect that old grease is its biggest problem. Best used as a training item. I mean to emphasize the "little" part. The lens contacts and focus drive are exposed when it is mounted on the camera. Thanks for confirming my first impressions. Cheers Beaker On Apr 17, 2

Re: JSCO-GOTTINGEN?

2007-04-17 Thread Beaker
Did ISCO have any connection with J Schneider Co.? (A fellow on an other list said he thought it was a cheaper lens sold by "J Schneider Co" (hence "JSCO").) Cheers Beaker On Apr 17, 2007, at 10:28 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > "J" is an old form of the let

Re: Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop Album or PS CS2 Bridge to organize?

2007-04-30 Thread Beaker
ed yet. Must not be the only last minute customer. The credit card part went thru pretty quickly, so I got the discount. It's starting to look like I'll have to download it tomorrow. Cheers Beaker -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop Album or PS CS2 Bridge to organize?

2007-05-01 Thread Beaker
It was unavailable at 12:01.I came back at about 3:00am, and it downloaded pretty quickly. Back to bed, before I fall over. Cheers Beaker On May 1, 2007, at 1:07 AM, Bruce Dayton wrote: > I just tried to get to the site and it said it is temporarily > unavailable. I wonder if

Re: OT --Murphy gets even

2007-05-12 Thread Beaker
Electrical surges & antennas, both regulated by magic... Cheers Beaker On May 12, 2007, at 2:18 PM, graywolf wrote: > Well, I may have gotten a new set of wrenches for my troubles with the > truck, but with a sudden thunderstorm yesterday Old Murph got even. > > I was set

Re: PESO - Caracara

2007-05-23 Thread Beaker
Really nice photo! Nice pose, if that is the right word. Did he stay still for long? Is it just me, or is the bird wearing a bad toupee? Cheers Beaker On May 23, 2007, at 1:52 PM, Christian wrote: > http://tinyurl.com/396c5v > > This is a crested caracara (Caracara cheriway). Kind

Re: Cheap Rangefinder: where to look for? (brands etc)

2007-06-02 Thread Beaker
Cameraquest hosts an active Cosina-Voightlander mailing list at http://cameraquest.org/mailman/listinfo/cvug Cheers Mike On Jun 2, 2007, at 4:49 PM, Thibouille wrote: > I saw Voigtlander rangefinder at my local reseller which seemed quite > cheap (for a rangefinder). I understand those are manu

Re: Pentax F 70-210 They have to be kidding!

2007-06-20 Thread Beaker
So- What is a reasonable price for the lens? Thanks Beaker -- All cats have four legs; my chair has 4 legs. Therefore, my cat sleeps on the chair --- On Jun 20, 2007, at 4:52 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? > ViewItem&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBUAA:

Re: Pentax F 70-210 They have to be kidding!

2007-06-20 Thread Beaker
less than $60.00 for the one I've got, a few years ago). > > Beaker wrote: >> So- >> >> What is a reasonable price for the lens? >> >> Thanks >> Beaker >> >> >> -- >> All cats have four legs; my chair has 4 legs. Therefore, my

Re: JSCO-GOTTINGEN?

2007-07-01 Thread Beaker
ra. I > don't know if yours is one of the newer plastic body .lenses or an > older > machined metal version, but I doubt it's worth repairing. It probably > isn't all that rare and thought there are really very few 50mm lenses > optically terrible it's unlikely

The Westar lens works, sort of

2007-07-01 Thread Beaker
n't know if yours is one of the newer plastic body .lenses or an > older > machined metal version, but I doubt it's worth repairing. It probably > isn't all that rare and thought there are really very few 50mm lenses > optically terrible it's unlikely to be a ster

Re: And Princess Grace Lived Happily Ever After!

2007-07-01 Thread Beaker
We are all glad that bit of drama had a happy ending- congratulations! Your portraits of Grace have been one of the nicer series mentioned here. My favorite has to be "Grace Has a Boyfriend" Cheers Mike On Jun 29, 2007, at 8:40 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > It's over. We won. The Federal Distri

Re: The Westar lens works, sort of

2007-07-02 Thread Beaker
gt; Brian > > ++ > Brian Walters > Association of Societies for Growing Australian Plants (ASGAP) > Web: http://asgap.org.au > Blog: http://www.blognow.com.au/gumnuts/ > Australian Plants online: http://asgap.org.au/apol.html > &

Re: JSCO-GOTTINGEN?

2007-07-02 Thread Beaker
stingly, the beer bottles >> From Springfield, IL used to have Schneider optics! Perhaps the beer > bottles in Illinois were the lesser ISCO, while the wine bottles in > Rhineland were the more expensive Schneider Kreuznach:-) > > Cheers, > > Yefei > > >> &g

Re: OT - flood pix

2007-07-24 Thread Beaker
On Jul 24, 2007, at 6:16 PM, Cotty wrote: > On 24/7/07, Norm Baugher, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> Does that video cam float? > > it does if the price is right :-) > Does PortaBrace sell water wings? Cheers Beaker -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net ht

Re: PESO - sofa and window

2009-06-06 Thread Beaker
But it's "arty" bike porn... On Jun 5, 2009, at 4:02 PM, Joseph McAllister wrote: Caution... More bike porn! On Jun 5, 2009, at 07:40 , Scott Loveless wrote: This is all Doug's fault. http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/2LuHl_XCFiFjNis4jxk6AA? feat=directlink If it doesn’t excite you, T

Re: OT PESO - Incoming

2009-06-10 Thread Beaker
Dammit Man, what did you do to those stars- they're all upside down! Otherwise, it's a really nice photo. I'm always surprised how long you can leave the shutter open with a long lens, and avoid star trails. Cheers Mike On Jun 10, 2009, at 7:25 PM, David Savage wrote: G'day All, Yet anoth

Re: OT PESO - Incoming

2009-06-10 Thread Beaker
oops- that should be "SHORT Lens" Cheers Mike On Jun 10, 2009, at 9:05 PM, Beaker wrote: Dammit Man, what did you do to those stars- they're all upside down! Otherwise, it's a really nice photo. I'm always surprised how long you can leave the shutter open with a

Re: PESO plane and cloud

2009-06-27 Thread Beaker
Fly to the Light!! Nicely done- Looks like a frame from an "X-Files" movie... Cheers Mike On Jun 26, 2009, at 6:44 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: A real Hail Mary shot here--taken while driving on I-90 in some morning rush hour traffic that was moving along at about 30 - 40

Re: geso a suppertime story

2009-06-29 Thread Beaker
On Jun 28, 2009, at 7:04 AM, Larry Colen wrote: Snip- I also got to go to a very interesting Ice Cream store: http://www.humphryslocombe.com/ The thai chilli lime sherbet is awesome! Hm- Pistachio-bacon!! Cheers Mike (Good looking sandwich- does anybody pick

GESO, with the trusty Jupiter 9

2009-06-29 Thread Beaker
Hi- A new GESO at http://www.flickr.com/photos/62343...@n00/sets/ 72157594414463840/ I limited myself to a Jupiter 9 85mm lens. It is a little long for the Hail Mary shots on the subway platform- hard to focus in the dark too. Plus, the lens is surprisingly soft wide open. The first one ha

Re: OT Flickr email, scam???/

2009-07-11 Thread Beaker
Dave- I googled Schmap, and got a link to a Fickr discussion: http://www.flickr.com/photos/frankps/1199576375/ One of the responses pointed to this blog, as a strong argument to decline: http://www.thoughtbubbles.org/miscellaneous/schmap_guides_shortlist/ Cheers Mike On Jul 10, 2009, at 9

Re: Peso Eyes on the road.

2009-07-13 Thread Beaker
Nice grab- I like the little dog. Cheers Mike On Jul 13, 2009, at 6:11 AM, David J Brooks wrote: This was pretty much a lucky, chance grab. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9472936 K10D, 50-200, LR 2 adjusted. Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http:

New Batteries

2009-07-13 Thread Beaker
Thanks for the discussion about the Sanyo Eneloop battieries a while back. The last of the NiMH AAs died, so I replaced them with the Eneloops. Should keep the K1000 happy for a while. Cheers Mike -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: New Batteries

2009-07-14 Thread Beaker
LOL- Dyslexic fingers- that should be K100 Cheers- Mike On Jul 14, 2009, at 6:12 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: How do you get the Eneloops into the K1000 doesn't the film get in the way? Beaker wrote: Thanks for the discussion about the Sanyo Eneloop battieries a while back. The last o

Re: K-7, some real-life testing

2009-07-24 Thread Beaker
Cotty- I just read that to my cat. He looked me square in the eye. And yawned. Cheers Beaker On Jul 24, 2009, at 4:16 PM, Cotty wrote: On 24/7/09, Charles Robinson, discombobulated, unleashed: The grossest? You haven't done much exploring out there on the Internet, have you? Ch

December PUG Theme?

2008-11-16 Thread Beaker
Must have missed it. What is the December PUG theme? Cheers Mike -- 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: ANY M42 DSLR rumors (yet)?

2008-11-23 Thread Beaker
There is a similar thread on the Cosina-Voightlander mailing list. He wants to build a digital body with interchangeable lens mounts, with the auto exposure apparatus intact. It would give you the chance to use just about any old lens, regardless of brand on the same camera. See: http://cameraq

Re: PESO -- A lot of Gall

2008-11-28 Thread Beaker
On Nov 28, 2008, at 4:56 PM, frank theriault wrote: On Fri, Nov 28, 2008 at 4:46 PM, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Speaking of Oak Galls, I took this a while ago, didn't think it was really worth posting but now all I have to say is I'd hate to meet the insect... http://home.

Journalistic Ethics and Photography

2008-11-30 Thread Beaker
Hi- "On the Media" ran a story about Photography & Journalistic Ethics this week. http://www.onthemedia.org/transcripts/2008/11/28/05 There is a link to a slide show that illustrates the story. Some might find it interesting. Cheers, Mike -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: Multiple posts

2008-11-30 Thread Beaker
I've been getting the occasional multiple with other members, and always with my self. I've just turned off my "Automatic BCC: " option. Now I'll see if I still get multiple copies. Cheers Mike On Nov 28, 2008, at 3:39 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Am I the only one getting multiple posts? I'm often

Re: Journalistic Ethics and Photography

2008-11-30 Thread Beaker
On Nov 30, 2008, at 3:57 PM, Adam Maas wrote: On Sun, Nov 30, 2008 at 3:51 PM, Stan Halpin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Agree - interesting story Mike. I wonder a bit at the emphasis on the photographer though. The editor certainly bears some responsibility in making his/her choice of what ima

NPR's Car was bombed today

2008-11-30 Thread Beaker
Hi- NPR's armored car was bombed today. No human casualties- they were very fortunate. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97618965 Iraqi police warned them of the bomb, and moments later it went off. So, no one was hurt. Eggs on side-walk were undamaged. However, the ca

Re: OT PESOs: Holga WPC 120 and Tetris

2008-11-30 Thread Beaker
Nicely done- looks like the start of a long friendship... How long has Holga been making a Panoramic Pinhole? Now, another piece of gear to lust after.. Cheers Mike On Nov 30, 2008, at 4:27 PM, Derby Chang wrote: Laughingly cheesy camera, but for the price, it gives good fun value. http:/

Re: OT - NPR's Car was bombed today

2008-11-30 Thread Beaker
off just after it was obvious that the bomb had been discovered. Cheers Mike On Nov 30, 2008, at 9:43 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Beaker Hi- NPR's armored car was bombed today. No human casualties- they were very fortunate. Yeah, VERY fortunate. Also very stupid, leaving their car

Re: PENTAX RED K1000! RARE LIMITED EDITION

2008-12-07 Thread Beaker
Too bad the seller doesn't quote a reference for his camera. Oh- wait, he hasn't written it yet... Cheers Mike On Dec 7, 2008, at 6:44 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Michel, I got this response from the seller when I asked what documentation he had to back-up the price. "At first glance, it really

Re: White K2000 pics

2008-12-16 Thread Beaker
I'd like to see a Navy Blue Pentax. Cosina-Voightlander made a handsome navy blue Bessa rangefinder. Olive Green, Grey were also available, along with the standard silver and black. see http://www.cameraquest.com/voigt_250.htm Scroll to the bottom of the page. On Dec 16, 2008, at 4:28 PM, J

Re: PESO: to clone or not to clone...

2008-12-20 Thread Beaker
It's a really nice portrait, and cloning out the plate is a good idea. It looks like it is an easy fix. I rummaged thru your Flikr pictures, and found many more excellent portraits. Keep up the good work. Cheers, Mike On Dec 20, 2008, at 7:09 AM, Bong Manayon wrote: Peak season for partie

Scott Sigler's "Contagious" Book Tour in DC

2009-01-26 Thread Beaker
Hi- I went to Scott Sigler's book reading last week. Took the little K100D and it's kit lens. http://www.flickr.com/photos/62343...@n00/sets/72157612994664770/ There were several top notch podcasters in attendance, and I captured a few of them in this album. A good time was had by all, an

Re: Scott Sigler's "Contagious" Book Tour in DC

2009-01-27 Thread Beaker
On Jan 27, 2009, at 10:17 AM, frank theriault wrote: On Mon, Jan 26, 2009 at 9:51 PM, Beaker wrote: Hi- I went to Scott Sigler's book reading last week. Took the little K100D and it's kit lens. http://www.flickr.com/photos/62343...@n00/sets/72157612994664770/ There were s

Re: short tele primes

2009-02-07 Thread Beaker
Hi- I have a Jupiter 9, 85mm f2 screw mount lens that I like. It's Russian, not Pentax, and it was pretty cheap at a camera show. It has minimal to no coating, so you need to be careful about flare. I found a Pentax 85mm lens hood at the same show that lives on the lens, and haven't been too

Re: short tele primes

2009-02-07 Thread Beaker
Mike On Feb 7, 2009, at 7:00 AM, Beaker wrote: Hi- I have a Jupiter 9, 85mm f2 screw mount lens that I like. It's Russian, not Pentax, and it was pretty cheap at a camera show. It has minimal to no coating, so you need to be careful about flare. I found a Pentax 85mm lens hood at the

Re: PESO - Where There's Smoke...

2009-02-08 Thread Beaker
It's a striking photo- and it adds quite a bit knowing it is smoke, rather than odd clouds. How is the drought situation? I imagine it was a major factor in the fires. Some years, it's either too much or too little. Stay Safe, Mike On Feb 7, 2009, at 10:25 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Hi al

Re: OT - Stimulus package

2009-02-08 Thread Beaker
ics. Thank you. That is all. -- Scott Loveless Cigarette-free since December 14th, 2008 http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ I blame the mice. Cheers Beaker -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: Cheap ass lens case

2009-02-11 Thread Beaker
t I *don't* have a case, cheap or otherwise, for an ass lens. I don't even know what an ass lens is. Never met a Proctologist? Cheers Beaker -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the lin

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