Posts: retlaw | Ugly Hedgehog

Feb 1, 2017 10:37:59 #

Lightroom 6 - Bye! Bye!

burkphoto wrote:

Sad, true, but caused by the millions who pirated Adobe apps over the years.

Don't steal intellectual property. Someone worked very hard to create it. They're entitled to eat.

Two suggestions, questions and comments:
1- Do not presume to know why Adobe went to the cloud model. Are you that all knowing?
2- Do not ASSume that most people are thieves stealing and pirating software. Is this knowledge based on your personal behavior?

As one who pays for software, hardware and everything else; I strongly resent your high and mighty generalizations. You are insulting without basis!

Feb 1, 2017 10:13:21 #

Lightroom 6 - Bye! Bye!

donrosshill wrote:

That is sad. I don't trust the Cloud.
Call me old fashioned but I won't pay another monthly fee. I already do enough of those. It is kind of like paying every month for sweeping my floor. Sell me a broom and I will do it myself.
Don

Oct 4, 2016 10:24:21 #

Safety while out shooting

billnourse wrote:

What a foolish thing to say about people you know nothing about. I spent 4 years in defense of my country(USMC) and another 20 years as a police officer in service to my community so I doubt I will loose it. Someday a hilarious old guy might save your a$$, in the meantime, you might want to keep your snarky remarks to yourself.

Bill

Aug 6, 2016 12:07:39 #

Is your monitor calibrated?

SharpShooter wrote:

I definitely see the Monkey, but where's the blue circle!?!?

SS; I have to say, I really appreciate your sense of humor.

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And after calibrating, I do see the monkey --- he is holding a blue circle while riding a rhino.

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My apologies to the OP -- just needed a laugh.

Jun 27, 2016 19:07:31 #

Mystic CT

Thank you all for your very helpful suggestions; we used them in developing our itinerary. I greatly appreciate the time you all took in responding.

--- We leave tomorrow.

Jun 25, 2016 13:35:11 #

Mystic CT

Sorry if this is in the wrong Board area.

We are visiting people in the Mystic CT area and I want to identify some good places to photograph wildlife and landscapes. I was hoping that someone might offer some suggestions.

Also, so far I have identified the following and wonder if anyone could recommend any or all.

1- Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center DPNC
109 Pequotsepos Rd, Mystic, CT 06355
2- Coogan Farm Nature and Heritage Center
3- Barn Island Wildlife Management Area (Stonington – 20 minutes from Mystic)
4- Bluff Point State Park, 55 Depot Road, Groton, CT 06340 (15 minutes from Mystic)

Thanks in advance.

Feb 1, 2016 08:02:23 #

Question on the D800 AND THE D810

mborn wrote:

I have had the D800 and loved it but it was broken and could not be repaired so I got a D810 and it is better with better processing system and auto focus Yes I would buy the D810

I totally agree -- get the D810, no contest. I have used both a lot and later sold the D800. The 810 is now my main camera and I love it.

Obviously it depends on your photography, but if a DX is acceptable, also consider the new D500.

Good luck.
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Whoops! Just read that you decided on the D800. Ignore above and ENJOY your new camera!

May 24, 2015 14:29:16 #

MT Shooter wrote:

Lower Lens Trekker. Made just for that lens with an attached body. I love mine, and it allows for adding more S&F cases to it for carrying other gear along.

I decided on the Tamrac; but when I looked at it, it is actually larger than its specified dimensions and will not be airline acceptable. My equipment is also tight inside. So now my first choice is the Lowepro as you suggest. However the Lowepro Lens Trekker 600 is available in both the older AW II and the newer AW III. Which do you have/ recommend? Are there significant differences that you know of? (Aside from the fact that the newer one is $100 more.)

Thanks MT

May 18, 2015 13:34:24 #

Billyspad wrote:

I am a panty hose man myself. No not wearing em, well OK just occasionally I do. I like to recycling old pairs. Tie one leg around each leg of a long lens and there you go. The double gusset makes a nice soft pad for your shoulder or neck. if you find yourself in a sticky situation it makes a great weapon I can assure you. Swing that around your head and make contact and your gonna leave the bad guy in need of some serious dental work!
Hope that helps bro.

By far, the most helpful of input; thanks Billyspad. I hear told that pantyhose are also good for an emergency fan belt.

Have to ask my girlfriend to demonstrate that soft shoulder/ neck pad next time she wears them. LOL

May 18, 2015 13:24:21 #

MT Shooter wrote:

Lower Lens Trekker. Made just for that lens with an attached body. I love mine, and it allows for adding more S&F cases to it for carrying other gear along.

Did look at this one and decided that it was too large -- glad to hear you like it though; I appreciate your use experience/ judgement.

Thanks for your input.

May 18, 2015 13:18:33 #

OddJobber wrote:

Kinesis makes nice long lens cases. The 9" depth preference might be a problem. They also have extension lids if the height is not enough.
http://www.kgear.com/bags/l.html

Thanks OddJobber -- this is a nice bag; but, like the Lowepro Lens Trekker, it is a little larger than I would like.

May 17, 2015 12:15:46 #

Might have narrowed it to either the tamrac 5793 or the think tank glass limo
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I searched and looked and read and became dizzy. So now turning to you guys for comments from those of you who have used either or both -- or another backpack you like best for the Nikon 600mm f/4.

Some druthers:
- Having the camera attached is nice not a deal breaker
- Must be able to have hoods attached, but can be reversed
- would like to have the stock lens cover on
- give preference to the US airline standard 22"x14"x9"

Thanks in advance.