I have to laugh at myself!! (Page 2): :sm24: :sm24: Creative thinking, Bill!!

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Bill_de wrote:

You can't just go cold turkey. Next time you and your wife go for a ride take all the gear. It will make you feel good.

BUT ONLY BRING BATTERIES FOR THE SONY!

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Creative thinking, Bill!!

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Thanks, Tom!! Which camera should I use?

Mark

TomC. wrote:

You need to see a therapist, and quickly. You can take his/her picture while you're there. LOL
Just kidding of course.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Mark, when I go out to do any photo adventures, I regularly take a 4x5, Hasselblad 500c, Nikon D800e, Nikon F (or F5). Between all of them there are 12 lenses, tripod, light meter, and various shutter releases, cables, film (rolls and sheet) and filters. As soon as I have some custom machining done, there will be a second 4x5.

Don't feel bad. It's OK.
--Bob

markngolf wrote:

About three weeks ago, after much consideration an... (show quote)

rogerl Loc: UK (Harrogate, North Yorkshire)

I bought a RX10iii second hand from Ebay & love it. It has lots of hidden features. Buy Alexander S Whites book which will reveal them to you. Engage its Clear Image Zoom & you will be amazed. The first photo was with D7100 + Sigma 150-500 (= 750mm), the second with the Sony at full Clear Image Zoom (= 1200mm). You can set various buttons for various functions (e.g. focus area & ISO) & I have the centre button set to Zoom Assist which, at large zoom, brings the lens back so you can find an object (e.g. a bird) which you have lost track of; the zoom returns to full when you release the button.
My Nikon is used mainly for wildlife & it (+ now the Sony) will continue to go on safari with us (they drive you!) but for locally, when I have to walk, I shall probably leave Nikon at home & just take Sony.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Thanks, Bob! The whole point of the Sony, was to be able to be free of "carrying" 45 lbs of equipment ("the stuff") on a River Cruise in August. I have only 2.5 weeks left to get comfortable and knowledgeable with the Sony. I'm laughing because the only way to do that is to use it!! Every time I attempt to force exclusive usage, I drag "the stuff" and ultimately resort to using "the stuff". That's the humor. I'm going to try (again) today. I've decided I have to leave the "stuff" home. I have no resistance when it's with me.
It's really funny!!
Mark

rmalarz wrote:

Mark, when I go out to do any photo adventures, I regularly take a 4x5, Hasselblad 500c, Nikon D800e, Nikon F (or F5). Between all of them there are 12 lenses, tripod, light meter, and various shutter releases, cables, film (rolls and sheet) and filters. As soon as I have some custom machining done, there will be a second 4x5.

Don't feel bad. It's OK.
--Bob

odujim Loc: New Jersey

LOL! A friend and I were riding along that route last month and stopped by Millbrook Village. This particular route is usually spectacular in the autumn.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Thanks Roger. I did purchase the White manual in hard copy and Kindle. I also have a PDF by another author. Knowledge is assimilated after reading. I resist manuals. LOL!! Any chance you might visit and tutor me? Free travel expenses!

Mark

rogerl wrote:

I bought a RX10iii second hand from Ebay & lov... (show quote)

DaveC1 Loc: South East US

markngolf wrote:

About three weeks ago, after much consideration an... (show quote)

So, what's the problem???????????
If you got it, use it! Practically speaking, you will continue this behavior until you find an advantage to the Sony.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Me! I'm the problem!
Mark

DaveC1 wrote:

So, what's the problem???????????

DaveC1 Loc: South East US

markngolf wrote:

Me! I'm the problem!
Mark

Sorry, see my edit.

rogerl Loc: UK (Harrogate, North Yorkshire)

markngolf wrote:

Thanks Roger. I did purchase the White manual in hard copy and Kindle. I also have a PDF by another author. Knowledge is assimilated after reading. I resist manuals. LOL!! Any chance you might visit and tutor me? Free travel expenses!

Mark

Free travel from the UK...! Where do I sign?

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

On the mark, Dave! I'm trying. Maybe using my 5D MIII and concurrently the Sony, so I will not sacrifice missing a quality image. I'll try that today.
Thanks.
Mark

DaveC1 wrote:

So, what's the problem???????????
If you got it, use it! Practically speaking, you will continue this behavior until you find an advantage to the Sony.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

No, I think you misread!! LOL You give me free travel to the UK - I get to have my first visit - visit my cousins-you get to tutor me. Send the money!!
Mark

rogerl wrote:

Free travel from the UK...! Where do I sign?

Bill_de Loc: US

markngolf wrote:

No, I think you misread!! LOL You give me free travel to the UK - I get to have my first visit - visit my cousins-you get to tutor me. Send the money!!
Mark

I don't think can wiggle out of this one Mark, unless you are unscrupulous and edit your post to read "I might visit" instead of "you might visit"

But this might be a blessing in disguise. If you have to sell your 'stuff' to pay for Roger's travel expense ... one problem solved.

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rcarol

Your condition calls for drastic measures but I am here to help. Pack up all of your equipment and send it to me. I will PM you with my address.