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Mar 28, 2024 11:00:37   #
chrisg-optical wrote:
How about using a Canon lens on a Nikon body with the Fringer AF adapter? https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1778961-REG/fringer_fr_nz2_canon_ef_to_nikon.html


chrisg et al!

When I bought my Nikon Z5s, I bought 2 FTZ adapters via eBay and also the first version of the Fringer Canon to Nikon adapter as well from its OEM. Everything works well but I have to turn my EF lenses ..."the wrong way!"

Be well! Ed
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Mar 26, 2024 10:21:13   #
Nice portrait! Image #1 is warmer in color and appears a touch lighter than #2 which is cooler. The second portrait just shows a touch of "eye bags." The images needs to be cropped slightly on the left to center the head and I would
clone out the stray hairs on the face and above her head.

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Mar 26, 2024 09:55:00   #
Flyerace wrote:
#1 for me. Elegant and readable.


I agree! Yes, elegant and the logo stands out!

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Mar 24, 2024 13:39:59   #
I believe Jerry is only #2! Who is #1 and who is #3?

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Mar 19, 2024 12:38:42   #
alphadog wrote:
I use a Dell PC and have a lot of external storage devices I plug in and unplug as needed.

I now need more space, so I bought a WD 5 TB device refurb but could NOT get it to download or connect to my PC, so have returned it as defective.... when I followed the instructions provided, it kept going in circles finally stated this model [elements] is discontinued, despite just buying it from a refurb store... so this is why I just asked for a refund...

Now today, I was attempting to buy a SEAGATE 6 TB external device and asked them via chat whether IT will work with my WIN10 Software and I could NOT get a straight yes or no... I am older and usually just plug these devices into my computer and then see IT appear on my PC window without having to do anything techy...

So MY QUESTION: attached is my computer layout and the unit I want to buy... will it work simply on my PC or do I need to make arrangements with a neurosurgeon to add 6 TBs to my current system? Thanks for any constructive help...
I use a Dell PC and have a lot of external storage... (show quote)


Alphadog!

I looked over your "About" page in your laptop's "Settings" page and nothing unusual. With "Plug and Play" any Windows external hard drive should appear automatically in your File Manager. I use two 12 TB and two 14 TB Western Digital Elements external hard drives and they all showed up when I first plugged them into the USB ports. Now with 4 external drives, I also use a USB hub for them and any other device such as a cardreader or a CD/DVD player. I also use these drives with any of my four Dell 6400 and 7200 series i7 laptops which are a generation or two older than yours.

One of these laptops has Win 7 installed for older software but the others are Win 10 and I can use any of these four external drives with any of the four laptops. Since your laptop is newer than mine, you should have no problems with any Windows-compatible external drive especially if you've had no problem in the past. I suspect the refurbished drive is the problem!

Be well! Ed
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Mar 12, 2024 11:39:06   #
jerryc41 wrote:
When do we move the clocks forward this year?


Jerry!

This last Sunday! Didn't you wonder why you were arriving early for your meetings and appointments?

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Mar 12, 2024 11:34:17   #
MattG wrote:
Hi I was wondering if anyone has any experience with Matt Granger setup for Nikon Z8. He charges $96 for it. Is it worth the money. His argument is that once you complete his setup, the Z8 will be easier to use and ready for any type of photography….! Thanks


If you Google: "Nikon Z8 camera settings set up," you will get 303,000 hits in 0.37 seconds! I'm sure not all the hits will be helpful but they won't cost you $96! There will be different recommendations for differing shooting genres.

In the the past when I bought a new camera as in January 2023, a Nikon Z5 body, I would just Google:
"Brand, model name camera settings set up" and get tons of suggestions.

Pick your poison! Be well! Ed
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Mar 10, 2024 15:46:41   #
jerryc41 wrote:
I remember when silver dollars were a dime a dozen, so to speak. I could walk into any bank and get some. Before I was married, we went to a local racetrack. The tokens they gave us to get through the turnstiles were silver dollars. I still have one or two. I also have a couple of $2.00 bills.
What I would really like is a big pile of $100 bills.
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Jerry et al!

How about a pile of these bills (see photo)? Issued by Zimbabwe, 100 Million Dollars Banknote from 2008, issued during their worst period of inflation. Now one sells for $14.95 or more as a novelty!

Before 1964, there were silver certificates that were convertible into silver coins such as the silver dollars that you still have. Currently, with the silver spot price at $23.34, they contain silver worth $18.82 and retail around
$24 depending upon their condition. Silver coins can still be found once in a while in change.

Silver dollars were also used at casino slot machines. There's an old story about a performer/singer at one of the
Las Vegas hotel showrooms who collected his wages in silver dollars. He was also a coin collector and looking for rare date and mint-marked silver dollars! An 1893-s "King of Morgan Dollars" is also pictured below. The "Finest Known" specimen sold for over $1 Million!

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Mar 9, 2024 12:59:05   #
maxlieberman!

In other words, Do Not Look at (whatever) on your computer screen while at your job when you see these initials!

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Mar 9, 2024 12:53:06   #
Jerry et al!

Another movie with a similar plot is the 1985 movie Runaway Train starring a young Jon Voight, Eric Roberts and Rebecca DeMornay. The plot involves a hardened convict and a younger prisoner escape from a brutal prison in the middle of winter only to find themselves on an out-of-control train with a female railway worker while being pursued by the vengeful head of security. The locale is Alaska! This film received very favorable reviews and is based on a screenplay originally written in 1960 by Akira Kurosawa.

This film is currently streaming for free on Plutotv.com: https://pluto.tv/en/on-demand/movies/5ee00797f50163001ad10a84?utm_medium=deeplink&utm_source=justwatch

Be well! Ed
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Mar 9, 2024 12:25:01   #
farwest wrote:
I have a 4GB external G-drive that just started showing this screen. "The volume does not contain a recognized file system. Please make sure that all required file system drivers are loaded and that the volume is not corrupted."

Then it will ask you to format it which I don't want to do because I know there are pictures on it."
Any suggestions? I have Googled it but haven't found a solution that works yet. Thought I'd ask the hoggers here.

Thanks in advance. The crazy thing is I think I had this issue before but I can't remember what I did to correct it.
I have a 4GB external G-drive that just started sh... (show quote)


Here are a link to data recovery software and reasons why a drive might malfunction. Perhaps one reason might jog your memory as to what you did to correct the situation before.

I have an older recovery software program as well as a more heavy-duty program that have performed well for me:
Lexar Image Rescue 4 and Exxxxx Data Recovery.

https://recoverit.wondershare.com/free-data-recovery/damaged-hard-drive-recovery-software.html

I once formatted by mistake one of my 14 TB WD hard drives and recovered everything exactly to a second 14 TB WD hard drive with Exxxxx.

I am NOT endorsing any program as everyone has their own issues and needs!

Be well! Ed
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Mar 8, 2024 13:34:33   #
tiphareth51 wrote:
Holy smoke! Went to buy a new Android phone. Amazing.. one has a 200 mp rear camera. I can't imagine that. They had it wired up to the display so did not get to try it out. My last phone was 7 years old, the newer ones are amazing. Why would anyone want a 200 mp rear camera? What are your thoughts?


200 MP for better video and general image editing?

One of the reasons I enjoy the UHH site is that the various threads very often whet my appetite to explore other subjects and ideas that are brought up. Your thread got me to search for info about cell phone sensors. I found this: https://thesmartphonephotographer.com/size-of-phone-camera-sensors/

I bought a Sony Xperia 4 years ago that had a 20 MP which was a lot at that time. Among the latest crop of phones, files have grown to 50 MP and sensor sizes have also grown larger.

Now Samsung S23 has a 200 MP sensor for its primary camera and only 12 and 10 MP for wide and tele purposes; it uses only a smaller 1/1.3" sensor while some other brands have 50 MP paired with 1.0" sensors for all 3 purposes. This seems to be the better solution. Only time will tell:
https://www.gsmarena.com/best_android_phone_for_photography-review-2541p2.php

Currently, I use and have used LG, Samsung and Sony cell phones. I bought a Sony Xperia 4 years ago that had a 20 MP which was a lot at that time. Recently, I transferred to my desktop some images from a "run-of-the-mill" LG phone and they were pretty amazing on the whole yet were only 8 MP!

Be well! Ed
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Mar 8, 2024 12:35:26   #
Jerry et al!

Great cartoon! Your title reminded me of a film I saw in 2012 called Robot and Frank. A "small" film starring veteran Broadway and Hollywood actor Frank Langella and Susan Sarandon. It was filmed up in your neck of the woods, Cold Spring, NY.

A description of the plot and actors (look for free streaming link near middle of the webpage): https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/robot-and-frank

The film is currently streaming on PlutoTV for free (includes ads): https://pluto.tv/en/on-demand/movies/5bf5b875b5efa3169c8a700e

The film has a message for us oldsters! I highly recommend it! Be well! Ed


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Mar 5, 2024 13:32:04   #
jerryc41 wrote:
Yes, I have problems with printers. I recently got an Epson ET-8500 ink tank printer, and it's great - usually, sometimes. I had done a lot of text printing, and I wanted to print on a DVD. There are so many Menus and settings that it took me hours to find the right combination to get it to print on a disk. After messing with it for a long time, I was able to get it to print on a disk, but it was shifted to the right. No good. It was only by trial and error that I was able to find the correct combination of settings to print on disks....
Yes, I have problems with printers. I recently go... (show quote)


Jerry et al.

Any experience with using CD/DVD printable labels? I still have (some where!) printable labels from back in the day when I saved to CDs and DVDs. Avery offered a software template (from their website) with their labels to show you for placement and where to type and several labels could be printed at once.

An older Epson printer had a holder for CDs/DVDs which I found cumbersome so I switched to labels and once in a while, I used a Sharpie!

For those interested, here's everything anyone would want to know about labeling their CDs and DVDs:
https://www.swiftpublisher.com/useful-articles/the-ways-of-labeling-discs

Be well! Ed


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Mar 2, 2024 15:13:23   #
Scruples wrote:
Here is a sign that caught my attention. Please enjoy, comment or whatever you wish to text.


Scruples!

Yes, this is a sign to the entrance of NYC neighborhood playgrounds which restrict them to kids only or with their parents. Very often you also see folks without kids just hanging out anyway!

I guess the sign trys to minimize the number of perverts!

Be well! Ed
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