Posts for: DaveC1
Dec 29, 2018 10:11:46 #
Dec 29, 2018 10:10:33 #
Mister H wrote:
Great Black & White shot. I still call today’s version a Steam Shovel.
Thanks for stopping by and having a look.
Dec 28, 2018 12:03:29 #
Good work Voss. I do have to ask, what are the poles in the shot at the edge of the sidewalk?
Dec 28, 2018 08:51:12 #
Larryshuman wrote:
Don't forget my previous post about being built in... (show quote)
It's a pretty good guess that the fire was electrical in origin.
Dec 27, 2018 23:30:28 #
Larryshuman wrote:
The fire department concentrated their effort in the back corner of the bowling alley just were all the electrical comes into it. I've seen squirrels running over those wires right under a transformer . Even thou the cause is undermined my money is on the squirrel. The fire was so hot in that back corner that if the squirrel caused it he nothing but ashes now.
Most electrical utilities space conductors in secondaries so that a squirrel's body will not short out between two phases, or between a phase and neutral, other than 240 volt triplex lines. If a squirrel managed to chew through the two hot lines of 240 volt triplex it should blow a fuse at the transformer before starting a fire. The same being true of any properly designed electrical system. Just because you saw a squirrel running on electrical lines doesn't by any means indicate a squirrel started the fire. Lets stick with the facts as the investigators see them here.
Dec 27, 2018 15:02:54 #
The fire cause is listed as undetermined according to Google.
http://raycomgroup.worldnow.com/story/38913030/twin-oaks-lanes-bowling-alley-destroyed-by-fire-cause-under-investigation
Unless since then they have found the charred body of the squirrel or surveillance video showing said squirrel caught in the act, which I doubt. Otherwise I see no reason for the official cause to change to "The squirrel did it!"
http://raycomgroup.worldnow.com/story/38913030/twin-oaks-lanes-bowling-alley-destroyed-by-fire-cause-under-investigation
Unless since then they have found the charred body of the squirrel or surveillance video showing said squirrel caught in the act, which I doubt. Otherwise I see no reason for the official cause to change to "The squirrel did it!"
Dec 27, 2018 12:57:27 #
If this was fresh water the glass is probably good. However aluminum/magnesium does not play well with water, so the medal parts of the lenses and cameras are probably pitted from corrosion and some parts may be welded together.
Dec 27, 2018 10:38:44 #
Dec 27, 2018 10:37:41 #
RichardSM wrote:
Very nice Dave film still has it’s place.
Thank you Richard for stopping by and having a look; glad you like it. I have to agree with you concerning film.
Dec 27, 2018 01:11:12 #
What at one time was a steam shovel. This one looks to have been converted to electric power before its retirement.
Shot with Nikon f4s, Nikkor-O 35mm f2, Tri-X film. As always download for best viewing.
Shot with Nikon f4s, Nikkor-O 35mm f2, Tri-X film. As always download for best viewing.
Dec 26, 2018 17:03:00 #
kenievans wrote:
I do use back button focus and when I am using my tripod I use the view screen. I do seem to do better that way but I don't like using the view screen without the tripod. It just feels really awkward and I have more camera shake. Maybe I should consider a monopod for when I am out walking. I can always use it for a hiking stick. 
Dec 26, 2018 15:18:42 #
srt101fan wrote:
I also have one of these scanners and agree with DaveC1 that they are excellent. Make sure, however, that the scanner software is compatible with whatever computer operating system you are using.
I'm using Viewscan software with Windows 10 for mine.
Dec 26, 2018 15:16:49 #
kenievans wrote:
Dave I am trying to work on my DoF and I agree the chair should be in better focus but I'm not sure how to make that happen with these types of shots other than going to manual focus. Do I adjust the focus points on my camera? Its a busy scene with the branches in front of the chair. I tried focusing on the chair then adjusting my composition. It helped but I guess I am still missing something.
Yeah, manual focus is the way to make that happen. Since most of my lenses are manual focus anyway I just assume, without thinking. I do believe that what is known as "back button focusing", if you can do that with your camera, would make that happen. Basically, as I understand it, you use the back focus button to grab the focus point on the chair then compose and shot while holding the back focus button down. Others may want to jump in here.
Dec 26, 2018 13:33:13 #
machia wrote:
Does this scanner scan negatives and slides ? I have literally thousands of Kodak and Fuji slides , mostly Kodachrome .Thank you.
As long as the seller has the trays for both 35mm negatives and slides. (The unit came new with both.)
Dec 26, 2018 12:57:42 #
Stevey wrote:
Scans 35mm film to a digital file. Scanner, film trays, software included. Asking $200 (lists for >$500). Only thing missing is the 24v AC adaptor that was lost during moving#! I will pay shipping to make up for the adaptor ($25)…..
I also have one of these scanners for 35mm. These are excellent units. Anyone wanting a really good 35mm scanner that will scan 3200 DPI here it is. Adapter is rated at 24vdc @ 0.84 amps; positive center conductor. This shouldn't be too hard to come by.
And Minolta is no longer in the scanner business, unfortunately.