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Feb 25, 2017 09:43:40   #
I have about the same GPS-Camera setup on my F-350 Ford dually and really like it. As another poster stated the Smart phones are great for giving maps and directions, and I use mine for that all the time, but where there are no cell towers, the Garmin GPS does the trick for me.
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Dec 23, 2016 07:40:00   #
Happy Birthday Regis!!!
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Dec 19, 2016 08:04:52   #
I live near Walker in Livingston parish. Have lived in this area all my live, in my present location since 1966. Bought this place with 10 acres when it was definitely all real country, woods all around. Now subdivisions all around and crazy traffic! If I were younger and didn't have all my family in the area I would probably relocate to a much less populated area. I do like the Lafayette-Breaux Bridge area myself, away from the cities.
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Dec 15, 2016 08:49:06   #
LewisF wrote:
I have several boxes of old negatives from 8mm to 5"X7" and would like to scan them and get digital images that I can then print on my home photo printer. Any suggestions?


I have an older Epson Perfection V500 Photo Scanner which I have used to scan many negatives and slides into my computer. I am satisfied with the results.
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Nov 26, 2016 11:22:11   #
Hi Jerry, I purchased a GO Wise USA pressure cooker from Amazon a few months ago. What sold me is that it has a stainless steel removable pot instead of a non-stick coating liner. I have been very happy with it and it sells for $89.00.

GoWISE USA GW22623 1300W 4th-Generation Electric Pressure Cooker with Steam Rack and Basket, 8 quart, Black/Silver
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Nov 3, 2016 08:01:14   #
http://www.pentaxforums.com/ You might check out this site.


jozee wrote:
Have read a lot about this camera and most is very positive. There us no local availability so I have no idea how it handles. I also recently heard from a distributor that since Pentax was taken over by Ricoh, the K-70 can only be purchased from the large NY companies. I'm hesitant to order it, so looking at the Nikon D5500. Would appreciate other perspectives about this whole scenario.
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Oct 15, 2016 07:45:56   #
SharpShooter wrote:
I have one that looks just like that in my backyard. It wasn't there last month and every day it doubles in size......
I wonder what it is......., Hmmmmmmm!!!!
SS


Down here it would be possibly be a crawfish mound or possibly a fire
ant mound!
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Mar 25, 2016 07:39:14   #
sb wrote:
Well - they do sell small boilers and scale-model pipes, valves, steam gauges, etc., so I may have to get it running. Probably just to spin the flywheel, but just for a demonstration of the laws of physics (conservation of energy) I might also buy a small generator to make enough electricity to light a small lamp. I may wait until I retire to do all that, however...


Hi SB, many people use compressed air, instead of steam, to operate their model steam engines. Not quiet the same thing, but it will work until you can get set up with a boiler.
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Mar 24, 2016 08:05:46   #
sb wrote:
I just bought a steam engine! It's pretty exciting - steam engines were the basis for the industrial revolution - long spinning shafts running through a factory with pulleys from which belts would turn drills, saws, presses, looms - whatever. I don't have a boiler - yet! This seems to be an "oscillating" type which has a camshaft-run valve which allows the steam to push the piston on both the upstroke and the down stroke. I don't have tools of the size needed for this, so I ordered a new set of wrenches.
I just bought a steam engine! It's pretty exciting... (show quote)


I love the old iron! I have several antique flywheel engines, and built a running model of one from bar stock. I have a lathe and a milling machine, lots of old tools and a forge.
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Mar 20, 2016 09:52:43   #
houdel wrote:
The 1.35V batteries are mercury oxide cells which have been outlawed in this country and MOST of the world for quite some time. I use common #675 zinc-air hearing aid batteries in my Luna Pro and a number of my Konica cameras. The #675 battery is smaller in diameter than the original PX-625 mercury oxide cells but they still work fine as-is.

If the loose fit in the battery chamber bothers you, find a small O-ring at the hardware store to fit around the zinc-air cells to take up the extra space. The zinc-air cells are also a little thinner than the mercury oxide cells so sometimes I have to ball up a tiny wad of aluminum foil and place it on top of the cells to take up the extra depth.

The Wein cell is also a zinc-air battery EXACTLY the same as a #675 hearing aid battery except the Weins are much more expensive and have only one air hole in the bottom vs four in the hearing aid batteries. Supposedly having only one air hole gives them a longer service life but I have used both and can't see much if any difference myself.

Zinc-air batteries do have a short service life of 6-12 months or so, but they are pretty cheap and they come with the air holes sealed to prevent premature discharge, so an 8 pack for $8 or so could last you 4 years or better.

I also have this adapter for my Nikon F Photomic which very nicely solves the loose fit problem:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NIKON-F-PHOTOMIC-FTN-TN-METER-PRISM-BATTERY-ADAPTER-/152002598077?hash=item23640f94bd:g:BAoAAOSwLVZVg1vu
If you do use this adapter, follow the instructions exactly. The polarity of mercury oxide cells is opposite that of current batteries so it is quite easy to get either the batteries or the adapter in upside down and it will not work that way. I rushed the installation the first time and it didn't work; I went back and followed the instructions step-by-step, and it worked perfectly - and its damn convenient to boot!

You can also use silver oxide LR44, AG12, 357 or 303 batteries - these are what I use with my Nikon adapter. Silver oxide batteries are 1.5V vs 1.35V for the mercury oxide cells. The increased voltage will make the meter think it is seeing more light then there actually is, so the meter will give you readings that will result in underexposure of 2/3rds to 1 f stop. To compensate set your ISO (ASA on the Luna Pro) to one stop faster - for example, if you are using ISO 100 film, set the Luna Pro to ASA 200 and you will get the correct exposure readings from the meter.

Note that you must use SILVER OXIDE batteries, not alkaline batteries. Alkaline batteries drop in voltage significantly over their service life and will give you inconsistent meter readings over time. Sliver oxide batteries have a near-constant voltage for their entire service life and will give you correct meter readings all the time.
The 1.35V batteries are mercury oxide cells which ... (show quote)


I also use the 675 hearing aid batteries in my Luna Pro. I use "O" rings that came in a box of O rings that I bought from Harbor Freight, to make them fit.
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Feb 9, 2016 07:59:17   #
I have had mine for a few months now, and am very pleased with it! I think that you will be very happy with it. I also have the 1.4x III extender and it works well with it, used on both the 7DMKII and the 5DMKIII.
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Sep 19, 2015 12:19:27   #
Do you still have the 16-35L lens? I am interested in it.

Thanks
Charlie
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Sep 18, 2015 14:06:37   #
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Jul 9, 2015 21:00:25   #
MT Shooter wrote:
How about this, just got quoted at $7.00 each, maybe less in bigger quantities.


I would be happy to purchase one.
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Apr 19, 2015 10:27:35   #
www.suppliesoutlet.com
Has an 8 pack of ink cartridges for about $52.00 that are supposed to work in place of the more expensive Canon ink.

I am a longtime watcher here but 2nd time to post.
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