Thank you everyone for all the input. I guess I'm still in a quandary. Bad thing is I went to a local photo shop that has two stores and they did not have ONE mirrorless on the shelf! About 5 customers waiting to order prints and enlargements. Ten minutes and no one approached me. I will continue my research and take everyone's advice from the forum. I will consider the Sony and possibly the Olympus. Now the thing is to actually hold one before I write the check. Thank you everyone for the input!
I am seriously considering the Nikon 1 V3. Okay, I have been using my D40X for only God knows how long. And my Android phone has been my go to "instant" camera for 2 years now. I have been a Nikon guy going back to my Nikkormat FTN. I am asking for feedback for using this Nikon as a general purpose do everything camera. Is it a good camera for a person that has shot everything from 110 to 4x5? Also, has anyone dealt with the refurbished ones I see at substantial discounts? Any help, questions or advice is greatly appreciated.
Not to hijack the thread, but for 2 years I worked on P3's at Pax River.
I served in VA-105(A-7's) and we deployed aboard the Saratoga. We did a Med cruise and Sara "sank" in Pireuas, Athens harbor. We launched all on board aircraft while dead in the water with a very pronounced list. It was quite a show of force. Sara limped us back to Bermuda where VA-105 off loaded to the Wasp, then back to Mayport.
Several years ago I drove past this glittering tower of cheeseburgers and I knew I had to stop in. It really is a throwback and is probably King of all New Jersey Diners, of which there are many.
Several years ago I drove past this glittering tower of cheeseburgers and I knew I had to stop in. It really is a throwback and is probably King of all New Jersey Diners, of which there are many.
I have been involved with several college photography classes, and the first highlight is always a photo history, then f stops, shutter speed and very brief mechanics. That takes 45 minutes to 1 hour
When I was stationed at NAS Cecil Field, JAX, FL I dove all the caves of Northern Florida. I probably had 50-60 hours of cave time back then. The underwater caves are beautiful and this video brings back many memories. They are very very dangerous and this dive is even more so because of the cold and ice. I don't know if I would try ice/cold water/ cave dive such as this back then(40+) let alone today. But thanks for posting.
Isn't it a shame to cover up that beautiful cherry wood with leather? I have a Number One Bullseye I bought 20 odd years ago. I found out Kodak used cherry wood for all these. Try to buy that wood today and then fit and sand and finish.....you've got to admire what they made.
Hmmmm, three great individuals that came out of the Naval Academy. I can't name any myself, but some must have gone through West Point and Air Force Academy. Any help here?(Not trying to hijack, move my comment if it be appropriate)
That is quite a feat to go through the Academy and then on to pro ball. It isn't easy, but we shouldn't forget David Robinson who played b-ball, served as an Ensign and then went on to a very honorable pro career.
"Photography is about reading light and mastering composition"
It doesn't matter if you use a pinhole camera or a $10000 camera. Your eye either gets you there or you miss the bus.
It's like a Custom Shop Martin Guitar, a Ferrari 458 Italia, and custom designer shoes. The build quality is incredible. But not for everyone. We have to "settle" for Nikon and Canon which after all is very good for our "pedestrian" usage.
I've never been a fan of table top tripods since they always seems too light, unbalanced once you put your camera on it, and cheaply made. Also once you mount the camera, they tip over. Since I have a Slik U212 from eons ago, I thought I'd look at Slik for a table top.
I have a Zoom Recorder I use for recording my guitar stuff. I purchased a Silk Mini II. I am very very satisfied with this purchase. The Mini holds the Zoom at the correct height and when I mount my camera, the Mini supports with the 4th leg if need be. Because of the build quality, it feels and is sturdy and all the adjustments are handy, easy to use and above all stay tight.
I would suggest the Slik Mini II to anyone looking for a high quality table top tripod. There are different configurations available, so look carefully for what suits your needs. Hope this helps. :thumbup:
Does anyone know the scale? The trains look like Marklin "Z" scale which is one quarter the size of HO. In Flemington, New Jersey is a Northlands, a one mile train layout. But this is fantastic!