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Aug 11, 2023 15:51:03   #
Climbed the steps at the Vatican to the top of the dome..... which in the summer is not a smart move ....... turned on camera... no card.

My saving grace the battery grip had a 8 gig card in the storage slot. Some one was looking out for me that day.
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Jun 8, 2023 06:11:46   #
I live in Rome. A couple of things to be aware of:

First it will be hot and humid. August can be brutal in terms of temps..... most days will be in the high 90's and the real feel temp will be at or over 100.

Second it will be packed with visitors. This year has topped most expectations for tourists so far. It is wall to wall people and this before the busy season of July and August.

Third Rome is tight on space. Outside of the Forum think a wide lens. I use a 28-105 as my walk around lens. Churches can be dark inside but workable handheld.

August is also the month everyone here goes on holiday. Many of the local mom and pop places will be closed for part of or for the entire month. In the historic centre it will not be a big problem but remember if the menu board has pictures of the food... skip it. Find a place you see locals eating at.

Fourth watch your stuff. Rome is loaded with pick pockets that are very good. They work in pairs or groups of 3. Cell phones, wallets are the biggest target. Keep your stuff close and not in a backpack. If using public transportation at any point avoid in Rome bus #64 that runs to the Vatican from the Termini station. The subway will be packed every day up to 10am and from 5pm to 7pm with folks going to and from work. By packed I mean like sardines.

The best advise is to pay attention when in areas filled with folks and you will be fine. If you decide to sit and take a break do not put a purse hanging on your chair and never just put your camera on the table. You would be surprised how fast it can be lifted and gone off into the sunset.

Other than that Rome is a great place to shoot. If you are into churches there are only about 950 to visit.
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Sep 26, 2021 05:51:58   #
Red River the only paper I use.

When I retired and moved to Italy I shipped 25 boxes of various sizes and types. Now after 7 years I am almost out of my favorite. (shipping and custom fees are way too high to just purchase and ship).

We have friends scheduled to visit in January and they will carry at least 5 - 100 count boxes in their packed bags. Thank God for friends.
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Apr 8, 2021 06:29:56   #
I would have done an order but I have a problem - convincing the better half why I need it considering I have a K100D, K20D, K3, K5 and a K1-MII. (I gifted a K10D and a K7 to family members to make space a while back)

I still do use the K3 as a backup to the K1-MII.

I will just have to sit this release out for about 12 months before it follows the standard line..... look what fell off a delivery truck right in front of the house.
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Nov 3, 2020 05:31:16   #
Run

You are stepping into a area that could create more bad than good.

I would suggest disposable camera for each table maybe two of them.....let the guests shoot pictures and at the end of the event pick them up and have the shot developed.

I would them tell them you would be happy to shoot but they need to know that the results will be what they are and you will try your best.

You are familiar with taking pictures.... weddings can be a nightmare. Been there and done that mess and I was being paid.

Plan with them in advance a list of shots and then plan on setting them up to take in areas that you are comfortable to work within. Better to have a couple of great shots and remove the pressure of trying to do it all.
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Oct 25, 2020 07:17:28   #
Best to send them the files, smile and walk away. If good friends no sense throwing it away. Calk it up to a learning experience.

Weddings for free turn into nightmares for many of those that thought they were being nice.
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Oct 4, 2020 11:25:19   #
I have used the ET-2650 since it was released for everyday printing, scanning and it has performed well and it seems the ink does last forever.

Ink refills are not costly. For printing photos it has it shortcoming but it was not made for that in a way.
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Sep 21, 2020 04:43:28   #
When it was time to retire we did a major move from NY and relocated to Rome, Italy. When we hear the stories out of the US on stuff like freezers, shortages on staples etc we are amazed.

Last week we decided on getting a small chest freezer. We went on line, found what we wanted, called the local store near us and picked it up the next day.

Even during the lock down we had here that lasted almost 90 days we never found any item we needed out of stock at the store. We are lucky as most are all within a couple of block of where we live. We often order on line and it is normally next day delivery. With the lock down delivery times could very well be two to three weeks out.

The good side of it is being a senior citizen here got us priority. We never had to worry about getting what we needed. All it took was a phone call or email.
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Sep 13, 2020 07:17:09   #
Very nice set of shots....... however the dogs are not happy being left out of the mix. :)
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Sep 13, 2020 07:13:19   #
Have shot Pentax from film to digital. It is still the biggest bang for the buck.

I would not give up my K1MII even if the focus is not the fastest at times. For low light it is an excellent rig. Behind that I still shoot with a K3, K5 and a K20d as backups. I gave away a K7 and a K10d to family members when they got into photography and they are still in use on a regular basis. Still have a K100d I loan out for those who want to see if photography is something they want to do.

Pair any one of them with the 31mm limited, the 60-250mm and the 100mm and you will get excellent results. Currently finding some of the old manual lenses still work well with the new camera releases. Own way too many lenses but it is nice to have a choice when it comes time to run out and just walk around and shoot.

As to the new APS-C coming soon....... no idea why I would need it but with Pentax I am sure they will find a way to pack something inside that will make it worth a purchase. Only problem is it will have to be hidden as the better half thinks I have way to many cameras and lenses already.
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May 1, 2020 05:35:54   #
After almost 8 weeks of lock down I have used my phone to take pictures even though the quality is killing me. Even when doing so on trips to the market or pharmacy I have been stopped and asked for my travel papers and verified I am going where I said and just not out taking pictures.
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Apr 25, 2020 05:35:06   #
Since getting the K1MKII I seldom use my K3, K5, K20. It is really a beast but the results are outstanding. There lenses that work well, the 31mm is my favorite, my walk around is the Pentax 28-100 and the Tamron 70-200 is a good fit.

There are several other lenses as well that work on the full frame.... the Pentax 50mm and 100 mm macro lenses are also worth looking into. You can use the Pentax 60-250mm with a modification and without there is a sweet spot that post processing will cure any short comings.

In crop mode it does provide use of the C sensor lens lineup in a pinch.

All in all my only regret was not purchasing it sooner than I did.
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Apr 14, 2020 10:33:01   #
Correct it is your Constitutional Right to die. It is not your constitutional right to infect other people who then die.

Complain all you want about your right but I think the thousands that have died in Italy would not agree. While any lock down is not fun it is the only course that makes sense against a virus with no known drug to stop it at this time.

Do what you like but if you get infected and pass it along then there should be no problem charging you with manslaughter or with a crime against public health.

While these comments will most likely fire you right up and launch you into space then so be it. I live in Italy, have been locked down for over a month with strict travel decrees and in Rome it has made a big difference. And before you go shooting off I grew up in NY and have dual citizenship and in this matter I am glad I am here and not NYC.
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Dec 16, 2019 05:38:25   #
I break my shooting day into 4 hour blocks. After that I replace the card with a fresh one. That way the most I will lose is 4 hours of shooting if something goes wrong. If doing an assignment I will swap out cards as the events change during the day. Not a perfect system by works for me.

I use cards that range form 16 to 32GB in my SD1 slot. In the SD2 slot I will use a 64GB as set up the camera to write to both cards when shooting. Thus I also have a backup in one place if needed.
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Nov 30, 2019 08:50:17   #
Prime in Italy is a bargain even when it increased to 36 euro.
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