Dust
Jan 27, 2020 07:05:28 #
1Feathercrest wrote:
The ubiquitously misused "impacts" should be "affects" to be grammatically correct. Impact does NOT mean affect and is not interchangeable with it. Grammatical morons abound!
When you criticize someone for misuse of grammar, it helps to make that correction accurate. The word "impacts" can be used as a noun or a verb, so the use is correct, and it is absolutely interchangeable with affects. Having learned English as a second language I guess helps me to be more aware of some of the subtleties and nuances of the language. But I do agree with you, when you state that grammatical morons abound! As well as syntax morons and vocabulary morons! Or put another way, language usage morons are ubiquitous.
Jan 27, 2020 07:08:05 #
Gene51 wrote:
When you criticize someone for misuse of grammar, it helps to make that correction accurate. But I do agree with you, when you state that grammatical morons abound!
Jan 27, 2020 07:11:00 #
1Feathercrest wrote:
The ubiquitously misused "impacts" should be "affects" to be grammatically correct. Impact does NOT mean affect and is not interchangeable with it. Grammatical morons abound!
Was that necessary? NO!!!
Jan 27, 2020 07:26:16 #
trapper1 wrote:
How does dust in the lens affect the image? Is the dust removable if it affects the image, and how costly would that be? I looked in this subject in the "Search" box but did not find anything yet that treated with this problem. I have an opportunity to buy a lens I have been seeking and the seller says there is a little dust in it and I am curious as to how dust impacts an image.
Dust in the lens can negatively affect (impact) image quality under certain conditions, such as including a strong light source or reflection in the scene. It will appear as an area of lower contrast, or softness, as the light is scattered by the dust particle before it gets to the sensor. A "little" dust is a very relative term, so it's best to ask the seller to provide more images so you can see for yourself before the purchase, or make sure that the lens is returnable in the event it is more dust than you feel comfortable with. At the same time, look at your own lenses to see how much internal dust they have. This could be a good guide for assessing your "dust tolerance".
The cost to clean is entirely dependent upon the lens. Some lenses can be cleaned with simple disassembly and might be as little as $100 or so. But others might require more of a teardown, and it could run several hundred dollars. If you send to to the manufacturer, they will completely refurbish the lens and restore it to "like new" operation. If you have a third party shop you are comfortable with, it might be less costly.
Jan 27, 2020 08:49:05 #
Gasman57 wrote:
👍👍👍 There's always someone who feels they have the superior intellect to appoint themselves the "Grammer Police". It must be great to hang around with this conceited jerk.
"Grammar" police!
Jan 27, 2020 11:21:24 #
mflowe wrote:
Not everyone is a member of Mensa like you. You know what the poster meant, so why didn't you just answer the question instead of hurling insults.
Probably didn't know answer.Jan 27, 2020 11:36:09 #
Thanks to all for your positive responses and especially for those who took the time to express their opinions of the negative poster for whom I feel only pity. I am going ahead with the purchase of the lens thanks to all of your positive replies and support.
Jan 27, 2020 12:01:39 #
1Feathercrest wrote:
The ubiquitously misused "impacts" should be "affects" to be grammatically correct. Impact does NOT mean affect and is not interchangeable with it. Grammatical morons abound!
In fact, the poster used the word correctly. Perhaps you've mis-remembered the correct use of this word. Affect = impact (impact and affect are the same in use). Effect = results. This is the easiest way to recall how to use these two words correctly in a sentence. And, yes, they are often used wrong but readers generally do know what is being stated and that, in this case, is the most important thing.
Jan 27, 2020 13:19:23 #
via the lens wrote:
In fact, the poster used the word correctly. Perhaps you've mis-remembered the correct use of this word. Affect = impact (impact and affect are the same in use). Effect = results. This is the easiest way to recall how to use these two words correctly in a sentence. And, yes, they are often used wrong but readers generally do know what is being stated and that, in this case, is the most important thing.
I'm waiting for the battles involving stalactites vs stalagmites.
Jan 27, 2020 14:51:37 #
Stephan G wrote:
I'm waiting for the battles involving stalactites vs stalagmites.
I'm waiting for the battles involving stalactites vs stalagmites.
If your actions are going to affect the stalactites what will the effect be on the stalagmites?
Jan 27, 2020 15:10:46 #
SuperflyTNT wrote:
If your actions are going to affect the stalactites what will the effect be on the stalagmites?
In time, the two will combine with no way out.
Jan 27, 2020 18:51:14 #
1Feathercrest wrote:
Grammatical morons abound!
So do rude people. This is a "photography" forum. If you have nothing to add on the topic ... hush up.
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Jan 27, 2020 18:53:29 #
trapper1 wrote:
How does dust in the lens affect the image? Is the dust removable if it affects the image, and how costly would that be? I looked in this subject in the "Search" box but did not find anything yet that treated with this problem. I have an opportunity to buy a lens I have been seeking and the seller says there is a little dust in it and I am curious as to how dust impacts an image.
I had a spec of dust in a Nikkor 500mm F/4.0 for many years. This lens went through a lot. The spec of dust made no noticeable difference in an image, at least none I could see.
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Jan 27, 2020 20:40:23 #
Re stalactites and stalagmites, if confused, think of the old adage about ants in your pants - the mites go up and the tights go down. Sorry about that, just couldn't resist.
Jan 27, 2020 21:12:40 #
trapper1 wrote:
Re stalactites and stalagmites, if confused, think of the old adage about ants in your pants - the mites go up and the tights go down. Sorry about that, just couldn't resist.
Stalactites hold tite to the ceiling is how I was taught to remember it. 😂
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