Posts for: TonyP
Apr 19, 2024 17:24:32 #
JohnR wrote:
Everyone - including you, has missed the point completely! I was simply looking at the difference in noise reduction straight out of the camera between JPG & RAW for the different sensors.
Obviously people skip through the text, briefly look at the pics and then think of a criticism which they think will make them look good
Obviously people skip through the text, briefly look at the pics and then think of a criticism which they think will make them look good
Yep, pretty much par for the course these days.
Just the same protagonists each time.
Good for a laugh
Apr 17, 2024 16:00:01 #
BebuLamar wrote:
Which internet provider do you have? Spectrum never gets 100Mbps upload.
Spark New Zealand.
Apr 17, 2024 15:48:46 #
jerryc41 wrote:
How does this compare with anything?
539 download and 24 upload - from Spectrum.
539 download and 24 upload - from Spectrum.
Pretty good compared to ours on the download Jerry.
Ping
6
ms
Jitter
4
ms
Download
301.6
Mbps
Upload
109.5
Mbps
Apr 7, 2024 22:08:36 #
Apr 7, 2024 16:24:43 #
DirtFarmer wrote:
Is it something you did? Or do you just avoid websites that carry Temu ads?
It depends on your Browser. If you use Firefox, what works for me pretty well is to go into Tools/Settings/Privacy and first of all, set Privacy to Strict. (There's a comment that says this might make some sites not work but I haven't found any that don't work) you can make exceptions if it does and if you trust those sites. Then scroll down and check the boxes to clear all cookies/cache on closing. This doesn't delete any passwords or anything you need.
If you are still getting stuff or a bit paranoid, as I am, you can then do a bit of a clean up at night, or whenever you are going to close up the computer. I am using Windows (10). On your Home screen is a utility called Disk Cleanup. Open that and tick all the boxes to delete. Then Click on System Files, make sure everything is ticked here as well and follow the instructions to delete. You won't lose anything you need and only takes about 3 minutes once you get to know what you are doing.
I can only say this works for me without problems. We have 4 computers in the house inc 2 ipads. Touch wood, never had a virus, a blue screen or any of the myriad problems we hear about. And that's since the days of DOS when I bought the first computer for my business. (was told by the young smart salesman that it would last us forever for the business, yeah right! Had to trade it in within the year.)
Apr 6, 2024 15:35:14 #
JBRIII wrote:
I've bought many things from them without issues. I figure by now anyone who wants my info has it. I Mena OPM was hacked, ATT, too many credit cards to remember. I don't put my photo on anything and rarely give details on equipment owned, but otherwise I figure the Chinese, N. Koreans and Russia has everything.
I agree totally. 'Other countries' probably have all the data they might want on everyone here on UHH. Not by hacking UHH but because a government dept or a major NGO with your private info stored, has already been invaded. Hospitals to Electricity companies, and everything in between worldwide, are of more interest to, lets say the Chinese, than someone buying a small item on Temu or Ali Express.
Ive bought 'stuff' on both because of price or non availability here in NZ.
I support 'buy local', but with a caveat, it's got to be affordable.
Example; you know those little thingamajigs that protect the contacts on top of a camera where you might place a flash light? I lose them and to buy one here they are about 20 bucks. I bought a pack of 4 recently on Temu for NZ$7.90. Including postage. Took 8 days to get here. Plus they have a little green 'level' bubble on top. Probably of little use but quite pretty.
I have a Peak design camera strap that came with just 2 attachments that go on the camera. I was going to buy 4 more attachments with the little red button, from a shop in NZ. (so I could use the strap easily on 2 other cameras). Price in $NZ307! I bought 4 from, I think it was, Ali Express for about $15 inc postage. Pretty quick postage in an envelope. Okay not quite the quality of an original Peak but seems just as secure.
Apr 1, 2024 16:29:44 #
JohnSwanda wrote:
I've heard extra virgin shouldn't be used for high temperature cooking like frying or sautéing because it destroys the subtle flavor you pay extra for with extra virgin, so you might as well use ordinary olive oil. It has nothing to do with safety.
Nah, not worth it, for us anyway. I stock up when stuff is on special and often the Extra Virgin of one brand is cheaper than the Virgin of another. Each to their own of course.
Apr 1, 2024 14:37:54 #
Bridges wrote:
I watched a 45 minute video about olive oil and here are three takeaways: It must be from a single source (one country only — make sure it doesn’t list several countries on the label), it must be cold pressed, and shipped in glass bottles. I recently found a one liter bottle at Sam’s that checked all those boxes. It sold for just under 18.00. More expensive than the larger size, but according to the video, worth it.
Pretty much the same criteria I use Bridges. Plus a couple more for us: the glass bottles should be a dark colour to keep out the light, with a sealed cap to make sure it hasn't been opened. It must pass the sniff test when I get home and open it, no 'rancid' smell. And it must taste good if it has any taste.
Ive only ever returned one bottle, because it was rancid, and the supermarket changed it for another which was fine. I buy cold pressed, Extra Virgin.
We use it instead of butter on potatoes, slow cooked leg of lamb, baking, salad dressings, marinades.
On toasted sandwiches in the s/wich maker. Stir fry veg. We go thru a 500ml bottle about every 2-3 weeks for just the 2 of us.
I read somewhere it shouldn't be burned, like when searing steak or roasting meat in the oven, dont know if that's correct. Hasn't killed us yet and I've used it for many years.
Mar 31, 2024 20:49:26 #
BebuLamar wrote:
But my problem is that I don't know how olive oil should taste. They do taste different but I don't particularly like one over the others and I really don't like anyone of them very much.
You sound like my wife.
Mar 31, 2024 15:33:38 #
KillroyII wrote:
After this test, when allowed to warm, will it return to original color, consistency, taste?
Yes, you can also store olive oil in the freezer, tho why you would want to escapes me, but it won't harm the oil, when it goes clear again, tastes fine.
Mar 31, 2024 15:31:07 #
TonyP wrote:
If you want to test how much 'olive' there is in your bottle of olive oil. Put it in the fridge.
Olive oil is a 'fat' so pure oil will solidify in the fridge and go cloudy. Leave for about 24 hours.
Olive oil is a 'fat' so pure oil will solidify in the fridge and go cloudy. Leave for about 24 hours.
I've always believed my previously mentioned 'Olive Oil Test' even before we had the advantage of Dr Google.
Seems I was wrong. Read here https://www.aboutoliveoil.org/extra-virgin-olive-oil-fridge-test-myth
Mar 31, 2024 15:00:49 #
Angel Star Photography wrote:
For several days I had been experiencing slow perf... (show quote)
Off subject, just had a peek at some of your photos.
Mar 31, 2024 14:29:43 #
If you want to test how much 'olive' there is in your bottle of olive oil. Put it in the fridge.
Olive oil is a 'fat' so pure oil will solidify in the fridge and go cloudy. Leave for about 24 hours.
Olive oil is a 'fat' so pure oil will solidify in the fridge and go cloudy. Leave for about 24 hours.
Mar 29, 2024 18:06:44 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
I didn't see it as "civility" so much as a refreshing attempt to talk about aspects of photography that have become rare here. If the camera, lens, and filter topics were in their own section, main discussion would be a lonely place 
Am curious if you looked at the OP's topic list?
Am curious if you looked at the OP's topic list?
No I hadn't. Maybe reinforces our discussion.
Digressing just a little.
I have a set list of topics I subscribe to on UHH. It's been added to over the years of course. Years past I would get as many as 3-4 pages of 'new' discussions each morning.
You are currently subscribed to the following sections on the forum:
• Main Photography Discussion
• Photo Analysis
• General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk)
• Members Buy/Sell/Trade -- Classifieds
• Links and Resources
• People Photography
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• HDR Photography -- Before and After
• Long Exposure Photography Forum
• Video for DSLR and Point and Shoot Cameras
• Close Up Photography
• Published Photographs by Ugly HedgeHoggers
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• Photo Critique Section
• For Your Consideration
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Most mornings nowadays, I get maybe just one page of new discussions. Often, many of the newer sections I've added go weeks before they get a subject raised. I don't get the daily digest.
Mar 29, 2024 17:53:44 #
User ID wrote:
That mixture of a static situation having visual p... (show quote)
Lovely examples and reminds me of how often my car window is to wet to take a photo.
Great treatment of colours too