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May 1, 2024 21:58:35   #
(Photo Gallery)
Which Way and Why?
MJPerini wrote:
In A & B the bird is flying into the edge of the frame, looks like missed framing
In C & D the bird is flying into open sky, looks like he has somewhere to go, Better
Since our culture tends to "read" left to right, D works best for me.

It's sort of a Photo 101 exercise, but a good one


And for the same reason, I choose C.
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May 1, 2024 13:30:21   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Median length telephoto or zoom for Nikon D3400
Vault wrote:
Nikon DX 55-200 VR is wonderful and cheap lens. Sharp all around with an outstanding vr system. Very light weight. My go to lens, with the Nikon DX 35 VR 1.8 when traveling.


I second this suggestion. It is an incredibly sharp lens.
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Apr 30, 2024 17:39:04   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
BnH REALLY!?
DRM wrote:
B&H DOES "collect" the sales tax via their payment processing system, then--as a part of the same transaction--reimburses (credits) the customer. The tax amount is captured for reporting and remittance to the relevant state. Essentially, B&H is absorbing the sales tax cost on behalf of the customer. Particularly for large ticket items, it's a great benefit available to B&H customers.


People that reside in states with high sales tax benefit more than those living in states with lesser sales tax. California has an extremely high tax rate so it pays for me to have a Pay Boo card.
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Apr 30, 2024 12:08:56   #
(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))
Nuisance Scam
jerryroelk wrote:
I just turn off the computer, wait for minute or two and turn it back on. Then I continue working.


What? They warn you not to turn off your computer.
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Apr 30, 2024 11:56:05   #
(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))
USB-C Charging Cable
RicknJude wrote:
I hope this doesn't become a new trend - USB-C charging cables.


Even Apple has gone to USB-C cables on the iPhone 15.[/quote]

Apple was forced to do this because the EU insisted upon it. This was not an Apple choice.
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Apr 29, 2024 10:29:37   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Best camera without interchangeable lens?
RoswellAlien wrote:
I still have, and it lives in the glovebox, a Nikon 7800. 8-10 years old at least, but a pretty good lens, 12mp, and shoots RAW as well as jpeg. Does have a limited ISO range, though, so not sure about event work. Probably fairly cheap.
I’d use my RX100vii, FWIW. In any event, have fun.


I also have the P7800 camera. It has an excellent lens.
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Apr 28, 2024 13:37:18   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Circular vs square grid polarizers.
Longshadow wrote:
I don't know, never used a linear on a digital.
There may be different results as the two are different methods of polarizing.
Proof in the pudding would to try one of each on a digital camera, and manual focus with the linear.


I have found that a linear polarizer is more effective than a circular polarizer. I have not found a single issue using a linear polarizer with any of the cameras that I own.
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Apr 26, 2024 13:18:33   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Time for Photographers to be Scared? (Editorial)
imagemeister wrote:
They are one in the same .....


Not in my opinion. AI generated, to me, means that an image has been created from nothing while an AI enhanced photo has an existing image as it's basis for alteration.
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Apr 26, 2024 11:52:23   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Time for Photographers to be Scared? (Editorial)
Curmudgeon wrote:
As we know Adobe has been integrating more and more AI features into Photoshop generative fill and has upgraded Firefly, its AI generating program, to Version 3. In the latest release of Photoshop beta it is now possible to generate a multiple layer composite image using only verbal commands. Generative Fill and Generative Expand, both AI functions, allow us to add AI images to photographs easily and Generative Expand allows us to expand the borders of a photograph with the push of a button.

Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI, DeNoise AI, Sharpen AI and Photo AI use Artificial Intelligence to correct our photographic mistakes. These have become accepted Post Processing steps and are no longer mentioned in photo descriptions yet are truly AI modified images by definition.

Ugly Hedgehog has guidelines on how and where AI and AI/photograph hybrid images may be posted. I believe it is time to revisit these guidelines. With few exceptions most of us use AI to one degree or another in Post Processing. I believe it is time to allow AI generated images to be posted in any Forum as long they are identified as such.
As we know Adobe has been integrating more and mor... (show quote)


What about an image that is not AI generated but rather is an image that has been AI enhanced?
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Apr 25, 2024 15:29:20   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
BnH REALLY!?
billnikon wrote:
No, you DO NOT pay sales tax. I will give you an example.
The Nikon z9 sells for $5696.90. If you buy it through Payboo the 12 months payments are $475.00 a month for 12 months or $5700.00. the $3.10 extra paid is taken out of the final 12th month payment, so you end up paying exactly $5696.90 for the Z9 over 12 months.
I thought I paid the sales tax too until I bought the z9 with my payboo card. Great value this card.

Consider yourself lucky. The B&H website states that you have two options. You can take the tax or take up to 12 months credit.
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Apr 25, 2024 12:52:15   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
BnH REALLY!?
billnikon wrote:
But he not only could not solve his own issues, he dragged B&H through the mud, THIS IS UNEXCEPTABLE.


I reread the OP's original post and I didn't interpret it in the same way you did. I looked at his post as a general inquiry rather than a bitch session. Clearly, you saw it differently than me.
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Apr 25, 2024 12:20:33   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
BnH REALLY!?
billnikon wrote:
It's a dirty laundry post.
He could have MORE EASILY called B&H and straightened it all out. B&H would have know more about his purchase than all of us here at UHH combined. DUH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He is a grown man, he should be able to figure this out on his own. He is not a child.


If everyone on this forum exhausted all other sources to resolve an issue before turning to UHH, there would be no need for this forum.
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Apr 25, 2024 11:48:00   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Big lenses on little cameras: a problem or not?
BebuLamar wrote:
The camera is light so it won't harm the mount. Support the lens.


It may not be possible to support the lens.
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Apr 24, 2024 12:37:17   #
(Photo Gallery)
Sometimes you just need a good dog...
Real Nikon Lover wrote:
Our dog Clary senses something is up. 3 days ago our 14 year old Great Nephew had a very horrific accident. Sadly he is in grave condition on life support with multi-system trauma. There is a constant round the clock vigil at the Trauma Center by many family members. The Trauma Center is two hours away from us so the round trips through Los Angeles are rough.

Today we sat in the living room discussing plans and making phone calls. Our dog intuitively seems to understand the emotions at play.

This morning I took this photo because Clary just sat there staring at my wife as if to say "What's wrong Mom?" She rarely just sits and stares like this.

Thoughts and prayers for Isaak. Thank you.
Our dog Clary senses something is up. 3 days ago o... (show quote)


MY prayers go out to Isaak and to your family.
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Apr 16, 2024 11:59:55   #
(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))
E-sim on iPhone for international travel
Frank T wrote:
Call your carrier and ask them to activate international service.


Not all providers offer international service.
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