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Jun 25, 2014 07:56:57   #
(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))
Where are the decent Muslims?
Red Bear wrote:
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :lol: :lol: :lol: I've mentioned on here before that I live in a totally mixed neighborhood and we all have a great time insulting and kidding each other - and watching each other's "6" - we have one Muslim family and we kidded them about blowing up the neighborhood and they informed us that they didn't believe in "urban renewal."

We've all been friends for decades and all respect each other - black, white, brown, every religion. . . I will admit that we have one big problem; since this is Colorado and we have 2 families that we "put up with" that are from California - but they, in turn, throw the best parties. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Jun 25, 2014 06:33:09   #
(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))
Where are the decent Muslims?
In every culture, faith, nation etc. etc., There are those that will make trouble for others for one reason or other....Take the Irish for instance, the Protestant and Catholic don't all see eye to eye, but left un-influenced by the few that really want nothing but trouble, they will live side by side quite happily.....but when influenced by hard liners, trouble brakes out in certain areas......those hard liners use intimidation as a weapon, using the threat of execution to keep people frightened and subdued, preventing them from from fighting against the hard liners......and I witnessed it on many occasions...first hand....it happens every where.....IN ALL WALKS OF LIFE......

Tolerance.....is the best cure!!

IMO....
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Jun 25, 2014 06:11:12   #
(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))
Where are the decent Muslims?
n3eg wrote:
I wonder what percentage of all muslims believe in abusing women? Probably just a teensy bit higher than 15% to 25%.

For a higher percentage of them, jihad starts at home.

Even the peaceful ones up to 100% are as controlling as our strictest parents. Anybody know a muslim father who would let his daughter date a non-muslim? It never happens, ever. They are ALL fundamentalists, to one degree or another.


I afraid your statement about that no muslim father would allow his daughter date a non-muslim.......is totally INCORRECT....and they are NOT all fundamentalists........
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Jun 17, 2014 12:37:28   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Any Thoughts On Why Not A Sony RX100III
RJM wrote:
There are differences between them all!

The big difference between the 1 and 2 models is the 2 has a backlit sensor and tilt screen. The sensor alone is worth the price.

The big difference between mk2 and 3 is the 3 has 5 axis stabilisation and an inbuilt electronic viewfinder. It also has a wider angle of view but shorter telephoto lens.

I have the EVF for the mk2. That is superb but at least it can be removed if needing to go in a trouser or shirt pocket.

I'd say it was a toss up between mk2 and mk 3 depending on your needs and budget.

If budget not a problem, then the mk3 is the one.
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Yes, I know the differences, none NONE of which would entice me to spend the extra dosh, about an extra £350 for the RX100lll, specially on what is essentially a point and shoot, albeit an excellent one.

But at the end of the day, its personal choice and application.....and Mk1 does more than I need from a pocket camera......
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Jun 17, 2014 09:51:58   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Any Thoughts On Why Not A Sony RX100III
GeneinChi wrote:
As mentioned in a post couple of weeks ago my Lumix FZ200 was taken when my car was broken into. Having to replace the camera has made me re-think what i REALLY do with my camera. Its primarily family, grandkids, vacations, a little street photography and whatever else I happen to bump into when walking around. I am not a birder. landscape photographer nor do i take pictures of the moon. I want something small with dslr capabilities. I don't want to be dragging around a larger camera and multiple lenses. This has led me to the Sony RX100III. I'm planning to pull the trigger in a couple of weeks. Before I do, does anyone have any suggestions other than the Sony with similar features? Everything I've read about it so far has convinced me this is the way to go for my purposes. Thank you in advance.
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I have had the RX100 for about 18 months, its a REAL quality Item, and if I was in the market for any of the RX100 range, I would still go for the ORIGINAL RX100, mainly because I can't see any great difference between each version, although the 24mm lens of the new version would be nice, but as the first version is readily available for around £350 in the UK and $498at http://www.bhphotovideo.com/..... while the RX100lll is $798 and £699.......to me, its a no brainer really!!
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Jun 9, 2014 07:05:45   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Any better ways to hang framed photos?
houdel wrote:
Like many folks, when I want to hang a framed photo I pound a nail in the wall and then spend 10 minutes trying to blindly snag the little invisible eyelet on the back of the picture frame over the nail I can no longer see. Then when I am done, the picture hangs crooked.

Are there better ways to hang a framed photo? Something better than driving nails into the wall, something removable and adjustable so I can rearrange the photos from time to time? Something the functional equivalent of papering my wall with Velcro so I can arrange and rearrange my photos without a lot of hassle and without spending a fortune?
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I use these brass mirror plates, and small brass screws to fix flush to wall.....

These Mirror plates come in various sizes

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Jun 8, 2014 09:59:23   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
CF card question
Bear2 wrote:
I have a D7000, which all the world knows by now uses two SD cards. I have three set of 16 gb cards. One of the sets is Raw, the other for jepg large fine. Took them to Italy, and last year Hawaii. They are all class 10 - 45 speed. Work great. Download each card daily to Mac book Pro, And switch to a new set next day. Also bring WD Passport and from Mac, On the forth day, I double check to make sure I have day 1 on my Mac and passport. If I do, I reformat day one cards and use, etc.
Good luck
Duane
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It works for you!

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Jun 8, 2014 06:32:53   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
CF card question
preachy wrote:
Headed to Yellowstone in a few weeks and I want to use a larger card than I normally use. Does anyone have any reservations against using a 64GB CF card? Are they more prone to failure than smaller cards?

Regarding brand, I lean towards Lexar or Sandisk. What other brands do you all consider reliable and what brands are to be avoided?

Thanks very much!


Because I don't like putting all my eggs in one basket (I've had corrupted cards in the past), I tend to use Lexar 4 & 8Gb 133X cards in my IR converted D200 & D700 respectively, and 32Gb 800X cards in my D800 because of the high resolution, and 32Gb 1066X & 800X in my D4s because of the high burst rate I use for some of my Aviation work.......its just my preferred way of working and it works for me.......

I see no reason to use high speed cards if you don't need them.
For my general every day work, I shoot raw & fine Jpeg, I use Lexar 8Gb 133x cards, relatively inexpensive now, if you can find them.....works fine for me!!

I have friends that have come away from a days shoot at an air show etc, and found they have mislaid/lost a card or found that a card has been corrupted for some reason, so luckily, we tend to work in a similar way.....we like to play a bit safe with lower capacity cards when we can.

Hope this helps
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Jun 7, 2014 16:59:05   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Infrared Photography
Hahahaaa, Yep, that sounds about right.......

Cheers!
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Jun 7, 2014 16:57:35   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Infrared Photography
Peterff wrote:
My father, another Devonian, was caught up in the army during the second world war. He fell in with some fellow squadies from Yorkshire who knew how to down a pint or two. They got posted to Devon for a short while so these guys thought they should try out the scrumpy since they had heard about the stuff. They didn't seem that impressed in its potency and so were knocking it back pretty heavily.

His observation was that they got back to camp OK. They crawled along the white lines in the middle of the road!

Cheers.
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Jun 7, 2014 16:19:19   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Infrared Photography
Peterff wrote:
Must be almost scrumpy time!


Its alway scrumpy time here, or so it would appear.....unfortunately, I can't drink the stuff, it only takes a pint and I change into Genghis Khan, taking on the whole world around me, only ever had that one pint many years ago as a fairly young soldier in a pub full of other squadies while away on military exercises, found it change my mood so damn quick, I became uncontrollable, it got me into all sorts of trouble that night, never had it since, won't risk it. Stuck with real ale ever since, and the odd bottle of red and my fav malt whisky.....not to often though.....not a problem since, well sort of..lol
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Jun 7, 2014 15:24:56   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Infrared Photography
Peterff wrote:
Very nice images. I grew up in Devon and walked many miles on Dartmoor (Ten Tors etc.) many years ago.

Brought back good memories, thanks.


We've not long ago had the Ten Tors challenge, about 3 weeks, always well attended.
I retired too and live on the edge of Dartmoor, a place very familiar to me from my army days, thankfully, I don't have to carry so much gear, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else.......
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Jun 7, 2014 14:24:15   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Infrared Photography
artistwally wrote:
Here few sample pics taken on an Olympus 4/3 camera with the R72 on auto focues.


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Nice Images!
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Jun 7, 2014 14:22:51   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Infrared Photography
Peterff wrote:
A timely question from my personal perspective.

I do not know much about infrared photography, but I became intrigued recently and I decided to experiment so I bought a Hoya R-72 filter. I like wide angle shots and have the EF-S 10-22 zoom, which requires a 77mm filter. It wasn't exactly cheap! I use step up rings for other lenses.

Anyhow, the relevant point here is that I also have a T3i. I haven't even had time to play with it much yet but I can confirm that it works. I'm sure that others will be able to shower you with good advice, but my starting observations are:

1) If you want to do IR seriously, then get a camera modified otherwise you will be limited to long exposure tripod shots, likely in the 15 second to 1 minute range.

2) Focus first, put the lens on manual focus and then put the IR filter on.

3) Use the custom white balance capabilities of the camera

4) Bracket your exposures.

Good luck.
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Jun 7, 2014 13:58:26   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Infrared Photography
artistwally wrote:
Sounds like you are getting replies from folk who have not tried using an R72 IR filter - most digital camera focus on auto with a filter and you will see an image on the screen though it is dim. In reality if you are using it for landscape you will be able to guess the view anyway.


I've not said don't use a filter, it is my experience and opinion that a conversion is convenient when it comes to focus and composition, and a filter will not work at it best on every digital camera specially some of the latest dslr's, and yes, I have used IR filters for about 30 years, no real alternative with film, unless you have to use flash, and then a filter can be placed on the flash head.....but its only my opinion and nothing more.....

Nice images by the way!
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