Posts for: Shellback
Apr 14, 2024 15:07:20 #
So true - we have yard cats - they like to stare in the window with that expression!
Apr 13, 2024 11:07:00 #
Nice pics - thanks for sharing.
I see those gazebo’s in the small town parks here in Kansas - and on nice days, they are occupied.
I see those gazebo’s in the small town parks here in Kansas - and on nice days, they are occupied.
Apr 11, 2024 10:23:50 #
Thanks for all the inputs -
As I mentioned - lessons learned -
As I mentioned - lessons learned -
Apr 11, 2024 10:19:46 #
Nice capture of the use of technology. First ran into that method at Lake George - very convenient.
Apr 10, 2024 16:26:03 #
MJPerini wrote:
I feel very badly for you, stuff happens I guess
Too late now but you always use the tripod foot to mount the camera so it is more balanced.
Second there are arca swiss plates that have built in stops so that even if not tight, the cameras cannot slide out of the head.
Third always drape your camera strap over the tripod as a fail safe
Too late now but you always use the tripod foot to mount the camera so it is more balanced.
Second there are arca swiss plates that have built in stops so that even if not tight, the cameras cannot slide out of the head.
Third always drape your camera strap over the tripod as a fail safe
Yeah, lot of lessons learned on this one -
Apr 10, 2024 16:23:55 #
clemente21 wrote:
I have my D500, 18-200 lens and flash (the setup I hang around the most) insured for theft, breakage or loss with State Farm for about $8/month. I agree that these expensive equipment need some type of protection. Hope never have to use it, but it is there if needed.
I'll investigate with my agent - thanks for the info
Apr 10, 2024 11:16:09 #
PhotogHobbyist wrote:
Could the parents possibly be considered culpable for the death of their son's friend who died in the crash? Very much like the case of the parents of the school shooter who was given a gun by the parents and they disregarded the warning signs of depression or other mental problems. The shooter and his parents have been sentenced to prison terms. It seems that the two cases are similar.
I would guess that would depend on the lawyers and the pull of the parents - your average parents cannot buy airplanes for their kids...
Apr 10, 2024 11:14:11 #
My research for parts tells me to just buy a used one - I found one on eBay - less than 6000 shutter count for $250.
Apr 10, 2024 11:08:01 #
imagemeister wrote:
Why are you NOT attaching the tripod to the tripod collar of the lens ??
That was next step - sun was in my eyes - needed my hat - lessons learned (the hard way)...
Apr 9, 2024 16:49:48 #
dustie wrote:
Your signature line.......
"...Amateurs worry about equipment...". 😋 😋
That's a tough Murphy to handle!! It's good you had another capable camera right there!!
"...Amateurs worry about equipment...". 😋 😋
That's a tough Murphy to handle!! It's good you had another capable camera right there!!
Yeah - a touch of irony there...
I’m glad for the 610 - it’s my primary go-to rig. If I can’t get the parts to repair, I’ll look for another one as I don’t want to lose the 1.5 crop factor - that’s my wildlife and speciality rig.
Apr 9, 2024 16:26:55 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Buy them a roll of duct tape! 
I was thinking some prop wash and super glue
Apr 9, 2024 16:13:27 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Yikes!! It doesn't look economically feasible to fix to me! That hurts!!
I’m shopping around for a replacement body and a local college teaches photography and some of the kids are wizards with this stuff - we’ll see what happens.
Apr 9, 2024 16:11:05 #
UTMike wrote:
It happens to all of us. Sorry about this.
Thanks - it definitely did not make my day. But nobody was injured so that’s a plus..
Apr 9, 2024 16:09:27 #
charles brown wrote:
Sorry for your loss. Had a similar experience but was lucky enough to catch the camera as it was on the way down. Yep, from the picture I can tell its central Kansas. Flat as far as the eye can see. I once lived in Kansas City and the drive across Kansas on I-70 was nothing but miles and miles with nothing to see. Enjoyed the pictures of the eclipse.
Thanks - I’m looking for a replacement body now…
Yes, I-70 is boring - but if you take some of the state highways, there is a lot to see, and it’s not all flat :D
A small example of what can be found in the state -
Mushroom Rock State Park
Monument Rocks
Monument Rocks
World's Largest Czech Egg in Wilson KS -
Apr 9, 2024 15:30:34 #
Had my system set up to shoot the eclipse, turned to get my hat when I heard a crash - the foot slipped out of the head and my D7000 & Tamron 150-600 were on the concrete patio. Camera 0, gravity 1 - Anyway - I had tightened the foot - double checked it and was confident it was locked in - guess I was wrong... Since the camera took the brunt of the hit and damage, the lens is ok, not even a scratch (lucky there). I changed to my D610 and shot what was remaining of the eclipse - here's a couple from central KS -
2024 Eclipse Central Kansas - 38.624080,-98.716920
2024 Eclipse Central Kansas - 38.624080,-98.716920
Set-up
Damage to corner
And housing
Tamron 150-600 with D610
Tamron 150-600 with D610
