Noob question: GESO? PESO?

2005-08-19 Thread Charles Robinson
quate as a photographer, but it's still fun. -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org

Re: Noob question: GESO? PESO?

2005-08-19 Thread Charles Robinson
. (sigh) -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org

Re: 3rd time lucky. - electrical question answered

2005-08-19 Thread Charles Robinson
pent a week in China with THAT as my only telephoto lens in the bag. Well, it's broken now and I've replaced it with a semi-cheap Tamron 28-200XR which, while cursed with quite-visible CA gives an overall much better image (to my eye). -Charles -- Charles Ro

Re: New Digital SLR Products From Pentax

2005-08-21 Thread Charles Robinson
Hmm. And it appears to be one ounce lighter. WTF? -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org

Re: Problems With *istDS USB Transfers

2005-08-22 Thread Charles Robinson
n transfer mode... but in any case, I'd get around the whole problem by spending $15-20 on a USB or PCMCIA reader and have done with the whole problem. -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org

Re: CR-V3 rechargeables

2005-08-24 Thread Charles Robinson
y, and there are two of them. At least the charger is a universal-voltage charger. Overall I think it's a good deal, but others have been skeptical. "Works for me!" -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org

Re: Gimp, Anyone?

2005-08-30 Thread Charles Robinson
ve Photoshop from my Powerbook since it clearly doesn't run on there! But seriously, that particular point aside, that is a handy set of optimization instructions. Thank you. -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org

Re: What Are Hot Pixels?

2005-09-01 Thread Charles Robinson
dud camera/lemon? Maybe it's time to take advantage of the 1-year warranty before it's too late, but goodness me I don't want to be without the camera over the holidays! Who would be the person that needed to be convinced of that being a warranty-covered defect? -Charles -

Re: why do they taunt me. Suspicious ebay emails

2005-09-09 Thread Charles Robinson
SSES. There is a good chance that neither of them are actually the original seller, and they're just looking for someone to give them a lot of money for nothing. :-( -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org

Re: CR-2016 Lithium Batteries for istDS

2005-09-10 Thread Charles Robinson
rging. I've never tested that "48 hours" claim. -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org

Re: *ist D or DS & AF500FTZ for Weddings?

2005-09-13 Thread Charles Robinson
e-aren't-going-to-tell-you" manuals I've ever had the displeasure of going to for information. -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org

Re: SIGMA EF500DG SUPERFLASH TTL on sale at Henrys.

2005-09-14 Thread Charles Robinson
ether with tape. Ay, caramba! That's about $310 US. The darned thing only costs (did I say "only) $240 in the US. How do they justify it being so gosh- darned expensive up in the Great White North? -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org

Re: It's Here and It Works! - SPROING!!

2005-09-15 Thread Charles Robinson
hird-party SD card, and it would seem that the biggest benefit of this thing is that it is slightly oversized and CANNOT be shot out of the slot like what I've been reading from other folks. -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org

Re: OT: 1, 2 or 3 more questions.4 is right out

2005-09-15 Thread Charles Robinson
edit sites it has the ability to upload pages built right into it (as would, I imagine, many other web- development applications). -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org

Re: OT - PAW - Tumbling

2005-09-15 Thread Charles Robinson
idly share it here anyways: http://charles.robinsontwins.org/2005_photos/pages/page_63.html -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org

Re: Bought one: Was OT: 1, 2 or 3

2005-09-16 Thread Charles Robinson
k to the 12" Powerbook, he was disappointed that he didn't end up with a screen that was any better than the one he'd had. -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org

Re: The Truth about Memory Cards (was: Re: Film for my digital camera)

2005-09-19 Thread Charles Robinson
The same thought had occurred to me... whichever card is most commonly sold is most likely to show up in your store - with little regard for the quality of said card. -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org

Best high speed short telephoto?

2005-09-20 Thread Charles Robinson
ably guess, since I am already using the Takumar 135mm f2.5, I'm not hugely critical about sharpness and contrast. I mean, I like a well-focused clear image, but again - concert photography isn't exactly high art. Suggestions, anyone? -Charles -- Charl

Re: Best high speed short telephoto?

2005-09-20 Thread Charles Robinson
$100-150 for now. But I would LOVE the 85mm f1.4! My birthday is on Thursday. -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org

Re: Best high speed short telephoto?

2005-09-20 Thread Charles Robinson
a cheap (read: free) option right there! -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org

Re: 3rd *istD body bites the dust

2005-09-22 Thread Charles Robinson
On Sep 22, 2005, at 9:14, Shel Belinkoff wrote: RFI? What's that and how would that affect the life of a digi? Radio Frequency (Interference?). Basically, strong electromagnetic fields is what he's referring to. -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapoli

Re: OT cleaning laptops

2007-02-28 Thread Charles Robinson
but nothing more exotic than that! Of course, with the MacBook she has that annoying glossy screen so she'll probably have to be cleaning it about once every other day. Does anyone know WHY so many machines come with those annoying glossy screens these days -Charles -- Charles

Re: Which one do you prefer"

2007-02-28 Thread Charles Robinson
ay why other than that the B&W looks "rougher". -Charles -- Charles Robinson - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org I am riding in the MS-TRAM this summer. Please consider sponsoring me! http://charles.robinsontwins.org/mstram.htm -- PDML Pentax-Dis

Re: Favorite Carry-around Digital camera?

2007-03-02 Thread Charles Robinson
Nice screen... and small. Not "altoids-tin Optio" small, but small enough. Great bang for the buck. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org I am riding in the MS-TRAM this summer. Please consider sponsoring me! http://

Re: New Sony

2007-03-08 Thread Charles Robinson
what point did he say that others wouldn't think the way he does? He never said that what you all were talking about wasn't valid - he was just sharing his opinion (note the liberal use of the words "I" and "me", not "You", in his message...) -Cha

Re: GESO: In Memory of a Friend

2007-03-13 Thread Charles Robinson
e's misfortunes... I know he must have meant a lot to you - but I giggled nonetheless. Does that make me a bad person? -Charles -- Charles Robinson - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org I am riding in the MS-TRAM this summer. Please con

Re: Very old Hit film

2007-03-15 Thread Charles Robinson
olga/index.html. > Absolutely fascinating! Thanks for that link. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org I am riding in the MS-TRAM this summer. Please consider sponsoring me! http://charles.robinsontwins.org/mstram.htm -- PDML P

Re: SV: OT: Enablement

2007-03-29 Thread Charles Robinson
you find anyone interested in an XA or XA2, I've got one of each just rotting here in a file cabinet drawer. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org I am riding in the MS-TRAM this summer. Please consider sponsoring me!

Re: Battery life on K10D

2007-03-29 Thread Charles Robinson
hat was one of the things that Phil on DPReview complains about with so many different models of camera - that the camera shuts off right away if you open the memory card door, even if it is in the middle of a write operation. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - [EMAIL P

GESO: Photos taken in near total darkness...

2007-04-02 Thread Charles Robinson
/photos/2007/NewStandards/index.html -Charles -- Charles Robinson - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org I am riding in the MS-TRAM this summer. Please consider sponsoring me! http://charles.robinsontwins.org/mstram.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.ne

Re: GESO: Photos taken in near total darkness...

2007-04-03 Thread Charles Robinson
circling the stage NEXT time, yes - I have a 50mm f1.4 "K" lens that would have helped a bit! -Charles -- Charles Robinson - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org I am riding in the MS-TRAM this summer. Please consider sponsoring me! http://charl

Re: GESO: Photos taken in near total darkness...

2007-04-04 Thread Charles Robinson
ed frames at high ISO? Would the K10D just make these unusable or are those "flawed samples"??" Anyone with the K10D care to comment on the forgiveness of this camera in less-than-optimal low-light situations? -Charles -- Charles Robinson - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis,

Re: GESO: Photos taken in near total darkness...

2007-04-04 Thread Charles Robinson
fall. FWIW, though, most of these pictures would qualify in my opinion as having been "grossly underexposed", hence my concern! -Charles -- Charles Robinson - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org I am riding in the MS-TRAM this summer. Please consid

pdml@pdml.net

2007-04-05 Thread Charles Robinson
ally low-noise (for a P&S). Downsides: no optical viewfinder, uses XD memory cards... The F20 can be had for about $140 if you shop around, or the F30 if you like more manual controls can be found for about $270. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.r

pdml@pdml.net

2007-04-05 Thread Charles Robinson
g out a lot of them from consideration!) -Charles -- Charles Robinson - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org I am riding in the MS-TRAM this summer. Please consider sponsoring me! http://charles.robinsontwins.org/mstram.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PD

Re: OT: ...Err...Ahh....Ahem!

2007-04-05 Thread Charles Robinson
ou" and plowed on through our meal(s). Perhaps it was best to not know the REAL answer. (although the contents of THIS soup were definitely chicken!) http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2005/china/pages/page_192.html -Charles -- Charles Robinson - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://

Re: PESO: Spring flower

2006-04-24 Thread Charles Robinson
On Apr 24, 2006, at 9:09, Charles Robinson wrote: I'm not usually one for shooting pictures of flowers. Seems it's all been done and usually much better than I can. But... for some reason I really like the light on this one, so I'll grit my teeth, share this with the grou

Re: Semi-OT: Hard Drive Format

2006-04-27 Thread Charles Robinson
n existing FAT drive (with all existing data remaining intact) to NTFS, but if you're starting from a blank disk it's best to just format it that way to start. -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org

Re: A Busy Photo Weekend

2006-05-01 Thread Charles Robinson
looks like. Bleached-blonde hair, perhaps? -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org

Re: Limited edition prints?

2006-05-01 Thread Charles Robinson
On May 1, 2006, at 8:11, Jack Davis wrote: He finally 'forced' himself to destroy it by punching it full of holes with a check canceling punch. Said he never got over it and never considered doing it again. Ouch! That pained me just to read it! -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL

Re: PESOs - Sea Flower/Find the Fish

2006-05-01 Thread Charles Robinson
On May 1, 2006, at 12:22, P. J. Alling wrote: It's a sea anemone an animal that looks like a plant... All this talk of Anemones and nobody has referenced this classic "Pearls Before Swine" strip yet!: http://www.randomjottings.net/images5/pearls_before_swine.gif -Char

Re: PESO - Torn Jeans

2006-05-01 Thread Charles Robinson
this appears twice. Didn't see the first either on list or in the archives. I like the thread detail... FWIW, I got both of your messages with the "Torn Jeans" subject. -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org

Re: Zone Alarm

2006-05-15 Thread Charles Robinson
orward ports inbound through the router. There are exceptions, of course, but that is the most likely scenario/ explanation. -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org

Re: Inquiry M40-80

2006-05-15 Thread Charles Robinson
/was MUCH better. -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org

Re: Mac software question

2006-06-16 Thread Charles Robinson
and run the Disk Utility app from there - delete the partition and THEN do the scrubbing. You'll find it the Applications\Utilities folder if it's still in its original location. -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDM

Re: 24-90 flare

2006-06-16 Thread Charles Robinson
nyone else try to browse the "r-rated" directory after looking at that shot, or am I the only one? :-) -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Pentax Advertising on Steve's Digcams Website

2006-06-19 Thread Charles Robinson
technology may never work against single-lens-reflex cameras, which use a folding-mirror viewing system that effectively masks its CCD except when a photo is actually being taken." I'm not worried. :-) -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.

Re: PESO - Decorated Car

2006-06-19 Thread Charles Robinson
insontwins.org/2005artcar -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Cartoon Effect

2006-06-26 Thread Charles Robinson
a long time. I had to go to the main page and make sure that those weren't puppets or dummies - (but maybe they are). (shudder) Now I have to go wash out my eyes with something strong. -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -

value of ZX-10?

2006-06-27 Thread Charles Robinson
There's a ZX-10 with 28-80mm lens on Craigslist here in town for almost NO money. Are these things any good, or if I have a few ME- Supers and a Program Plus already should I just ignore it? -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwin

Re: value of ZX-10?

2006-06-27 Thread Charles Robinson
> Yeah, I know. I should just cool off and let some other film-happy man use it. I just like seeing a good deal, even when it doesn't make sense for me. It's an affliction. :-( -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org

Re: SMCP-F 35-135/3.5-4.5 comments?

2006-06-30 Thread Charles Robinson
ng like 6 feet! Booo. -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

"K" 50mm f1.4 lens is coming apart!

2006-07-05 Thread Charles Robinson
he problem lies) http://charles.robinsontwins.org/images/imgp0203.jpg Any advice on specifically what to do to get to where those screws belong would be greatly appreciated. -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDML Pentax-Di

Re: "K" 50mm f1.4 lens is coming apart!

2006-07-05 Thread Charles Robinson
l on a number of > Pentax lenses by the way. > Great to know! The slightly-damaged filter threads are going to make this very interesting... :-( It would all be easier if the 3rd screw would just let go and the whole assembly would drop off! -Charles -- Charle

Re: "K" 50mm f1.4 lens is coming apart!

2006-07-05 Thread Charles Robinson
f the way out - but now I'm bumped up against a slightly-damaged thread, and it is now much more difficult. I guess a visit to a hardware/plumbing store is now in order. -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDML Pentax-Disc

FS Friday: SMC-A 28mm, SMC-A 50mm f1.7

2006-07-06 Thread Charles Robinson
't really know what it's worth now. Maybe $75? Also I have a 50mm "A" f1.7 that I've not used since purchasing the autofocus version of same. I'd like to get $50. Tell me I'm nuts or tell me if you're interested -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL

Re: FS Friday: SMC-A 28mm, SMC-A 50mm f1.7

2006-07-07 Thread Charles Robinson
On Jul 7, 2006, at 19:13, Jon Myers wrote: > Which 28mm is it? There's a 1:2 version and a 1:2.8 > version. I'm interested if it's the 1:2 version. > Phooey. I fail. I totally didn't mention that it's an f2.8 lens. Sorry. -Charles -- Charles Robinson

Re: SMCP-F 1.7x AF Adapter

2006-07-09 Thread Charles Robinson
On Jul 9, 2006, at 19:51, Don Sanderson wrote: > OK this is a BIN, so it should be OK. > > eekBay Item # 140006246722 > > 1.7x plus other very cool stuff. > Go get it before I do! ;-) Wow. That would have been cool. Bidding over. -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROT

Re: PESO: Cockerill Ougree

2006-07-11 Thread Charles Robinson
cidentally, so here it is again): http://www.photosight.ru/photo.php?photoid=1533574 -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: My two cents on monopods

2006-07-12 Thread Charles Robinson
amera on the top of the unit precludes you from being able to > lean into it on anything except upward facing shots. ..and portrait shots are almost completely out of the question! -Charles -- Charles Robinson Minneapolis, MN [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDM

Re: My two cents on monopods

2006-07-12 Thread Charles Robinson
On Jul 12, 2006, at 11:53, Aaron Reynolds wrote: > > On Jul 12, 2006, at 11:42 AM, Charles Robinson wrote: > >> ..and portrait shots are almost completely out of the question! > > Unless you're using longer glass, which generally has a tripod collar. > And as to le

Re: Bad taste

2006-07-13 Thread Charles Robinson
ot;. I > almost fell out of my chair. > I *OWNED* that shirt and absolutely loved it. Over the years it finally wore out and I had to get rid of it. Wish I'd bought 3 or 4 of them at the time - it never failed to get an enthusiastic reaction from people walking by. -Charle

Re: A weird little story of Copyright

2006-07-13 Thread Charles Robinson
("personal use"???), then "no harm, no foul". But if he is intending to SELL it, you are entitled to a large share, if not ALL of the money - since it is really your image. Good luck! -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robins

GESO: Concert Shots from Friday in Minneapolis

2006-07-16 Thread Charles Robinson
hose of you who aren't from Minnesota probably only know this as the band that does/did "Closing Time" - by far their biggest hit) I just haven't been photographically inspired lately, so it was nice to have an event to shoot where I *had* to take pictures. -Charles -

Re: GESO: Concert Shots from Friday in Minneapolis

2006-07-16 Thread Charles Robinson
On Jul 16, 2006, at 13:28, Robert and Leigh Woerner wrote: > i like!!! you did great! number ___0299 looks like one of the > BeeGees > I wonder what Dan Wilson (the subject of that photo) would think if I told him that. Yikes! -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL

Re: GESO: Concert Shots from Friday in Minneapolis

2006-07-16 Thread Charles Robinson
Made it a lot more fun for me, and they're really happy that they have a slew of photos to remember the evening by. A total "win win" situation for them and for me! :-) -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDML

Re: GESO: Concert Shots from Friday in Minneapolis

2006-07-16 Thread Charles Robinson
On Jul 16, 2006, at 20:51, Mat Maessen wrote: > On 7/16/06, Charles Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> http://charles.robinsontwins.org/2006_July_Semisonic > > Excellent. Absolutely excellent. The light was right, and you were in > the right places. These are the kin

Re: Found some unoficcial K100D test shots

2006-07-17 Thread Charles Robinson
e > use of having it?) > I was going to mention the possible faster autofocus, but not sure if that's relevant to your style either! -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdm

Re: FS soon... help about prices needed.

2006-07-18 Thread Charles Robinson
ld because I know it is > good so should get a couple dollars. I don't use it that often > although I know it is a good lens. > I got my A 35-70 from Godfrey for about $35 a year ago. You're probably hoping for more than that though, right? A nice piece of glass (and prett

Re: FS soon... help about prices needed.

2006-07-18 Thread Charles Robinson
On Jul 18, 2006, at 8:41, Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: > On Tue, 18 Jul 2006, Charles Robinson wrote: > >> I got my A 35-70 from Godfrey for about $35 a year ago. You're >> probably hoping for more than that though, right? > > Which of the two, Charles, the 3.5-4.5 o

Re: Perspective correction side effects (WAS: PESO: An exercise in perspective adjustment)

2006-07-21 Thread Charles Robinson
ol to be befuddling at best... But what about the tools in CS2 for perspective adjustment? (Filter, Distort, Lens Correction). Or have those already been discussed and dismissed? -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: [OT] Whales for lunch (was PESO - Jump)

2006-07-25 Thread Charles Robinson
who works in the nuclear energy > industry, I find that offensive... > > > I always thought it was "Nuke the Gay Whales for Christ" There, now we can offend just a few more people. :-) Perhaps that is too long for a bumper sticker, though. At least on a compact car.

Re: hack for aperture and iphoto

2006-07-27 Thread Charles Robinson
e to have the RAW files recognized by the O/S. -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

So what is the value of a used *ist-DS?

2006-07-27 Thread Charles Robinson
ppose nobody would buy it without a lens attached so I'll have to either sell it with the KIT lens on there or... or. -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: So what is the value of a used *ist-DS?

2006-07-27 Thread Charles Robinson
27;ll know if that's what I'd rather be saving for. So far I don't see it as something I want/need but who knows? -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: So what is the value of a used *ist-DS?

2006-07-27 Thread Charles Robinson
the old one until I am holding the new one in my hands, not to worry! Hopefully the local store here (National Camera Exchange), from which I purchased my DS, will have the K100D in stock so I can check it out. Something to do during our 100+ degree weekend! -Charles -- Charles Robinson

Re: So what is the value of a used *ist-DS? - K100D first impressions

2006-07-30 Thread Charles Robinson
On Jul 27, 2006, at 17:24, Ralf R. Radermacher wrote: > Charles Robinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> I'm suddenly halfway there to having >> enough money to buy a K100D. >> >> That's cool! > > Wait until you can put both cameras side by s

Re: Pentax D-series eyecup

2006-07-31 Thread Charles Robinson
u go to a photo shop that's been around for a while, they may very well have something in an old parts box that will do the trick. My DS eyecup fell off after about a year, and I now have something from the parts bin on there and it works just fine. -Charles -- Charl

Re: Alternatives to iphoto for jpg viewer

2006-08-01 Thread Charles Robinson
G files that will do the same thing (I'm not much of a drag 'n' drop fan generally speaking). -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

GESO: What I did last weekend

2006-08-07 Thread Charles Robinson
More accurately: Who I met. This is not art, it's just fun. For me anyways! http://charles.robinsontwins.org/twinsdays_2006/index.html -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Perhaps OT: Recommended P&S for under $200?

2006-08-11 Thread Charles Robinson
eed more than 4 megapixels for that kind of shot. Maybe I should be looking for something used. Suggestions? -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Perhaps OT: Recommended P&S for under $200?

2006-08-11 Thread Charles Robinson
logical route to go and that is what I will probably do. -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: K110D - Why bother?

2006-08-11 Thread Charles Robinson
ox for my check. Thanks > for the > reminder. :-) > Not that you'd cash it anyways... :-) (sorry, private joke) -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: OT: Photojournalist equipment choice

2006-08-11 Thread Charles Robinson
! Always shoot the highest resolution you can afford to do.... -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Antishake, Pentax style

2006-08-13 Thread Charles Robinson
the EXIF data is missing this information for some reason. > I can see the EXIF data and it does, indeed, show 1/500 for each of the two shots. Impressive! > http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/temp/antishake/ -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charl

Re: Holy Crap -- Pentax 10MP body

2006-08-14 Thread Charles Robinson
deal > Maybe by "SEALS the deal" he's talking about weatherproofing? Hmmm... no, that's not too innovative. These little snippets of information and guessing are just driving me nuts. Grr. -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://

Re: Holy Crap -- Pentax 10MP body

2006-08-15 Thread Charles Robinson
d! :-) -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Holy Crap -- Pentax 10MP body

2006-08-16 Thread Charles Robinson
THE ADVANTAGES OF A 6x7?? There really > are not that many. > "Resolution" is the only thing I can come up with. -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Testing the K100D and some more K10D hype

2006-08-16 Thread Charles Robinson
his) On the other hand, it sounds exciting. I wonder if I can afford it? :-) -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: For those "in the know" about K10D

2006-08-16 Thread Charles Robinson
eal to get enough memory to cover the capacity needs of the new camera. Sell the CF with your old camera. -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Another PDML Win

2006-08-16 Thread Charles Robinson
I'll count down the time to the click. "3 2. 1" I'll have the shutter button at the halfway point by 3 and by "1 go!" it'll be safe to hit it. Nice image, BTW. I forgot to say that earlier. -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: For those "in the know" about K10D

2006-08-16 Thread Charles Robinson
he backup body (ie *istD) Think about the cost (and current value) of the *istD! Everything drops in value, sorry. > > It's not that I can't afford it, I just don't like spending money > where I shouldn't have to. Well, in this case - you have to... sorry! :-)

Re: K100D antishake test #2

2006-08-17 Thread Charles Robinson
)! -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: 4 GB SD cards for istDS/DS2, istDL/DL2

2006-08-22 Thread Charles Robinson
gt;> it's >> not much. > Dave - While you're LOL'ing, I'm reading John's message and thinking "he's totally got it right!" -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: 4 GB SD cards for istDS/DS2, istDL/DL2

2006-08-22 Thread Charles Robinson
AU$257 > (~US$195) > Yikes. Here in Minneapolis (US) a local store was selling 80x 1gig SD cards for $21 apiece! Sounds like everything is WAY more expensive in Australia - sorry. :-( -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.

Re: K10D - "facts" and "speculations"

2006-08-31 Thread Charles Robinson
7;t automatically get USM capability then I'm not buying the K10D. -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: K10D

2006-09-01 Thread Charles Robinson
ith an external flash such as the Sigma DG Super. Perfect for fill-flash conditions on a sunny day with a wide-open aperture. -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

Re: Herb Keppler's comments in Photo Reporter

2006-09-02 Thread Charles Robinson
On Sep 2, 2006, at 15:13, David Savage wrote: > Err...what "familiar nickname"? did George use. > ..it's in the subject line. "Herb" vs. "Herbert" -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org

Re: RE PESO: Cranbrook / Trademarks

2006-09-05 Thread Charles Robinson
lot pen company that sued U.S. Robotics over the use of the word "Pilot" in their "Palm Pilot" product - leading the eventual droppage of the "Pilot" part of the name and now they're just called "Palms". Weird. It is difficult for me to see how anyo

Re: System restore on Win XP Home

2006-09-08 Thread Charles Robinson
er is a lame one: "it depends" Is the hard drive still cranking away like it's doing something? All you can do is wait, I'm afraid. Interrupting it would be A Bad Thing (tm). (Sorry) -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins

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