Retired CPO wrote:
I'm scheduled for surgery next week for a complete separation of my Achilles tendon in my left ankle. My son says that's what happens when a 65 year old guy spends his time chasing around and photographing big Alaska Brown Bears instead of playing chess.
Doc says it will be a three month recovery. No Alaska trip for me this year
It was going to be a great one with a sister, 2 brothers and a sister-in-law.
I have had a bunch of family photos (a couple hundred) I've been planning to photo-copy for more than a year. What better project to work on with 3 months on the sidelines staring me in the face?
I just received a photo-copy set up with LED lights from B&H. Who knew it would be that expensive?. So between the copy project and hassling all my UHH on-line buds, I think I will be able to keep busy.
I'll let you all know how it comes out.
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Best of luck. I had this surgery about 2 years ago, also on my left Achilles. No weight bearing for 30 days but take solace in that if you have a car with an automatic you can still drive yourself around. After about 8 weeks as good or better than new. Take care.
AndyH wrote:
Sounds like you are the one to best answer this question. Is B&H actually the issuer or are they going through a licensed commercial lender?
My first thought on reading of this new plan was that they were working with an established lender, and receiving points on the front end rather than actually servicing the debt and collecting the interest. The process of issuing retail credit today is not a simple one and is highly regulated. Most retailers, many much larger than B&H, choose to work with a commercial lender to actually issue their store cards. Can you tell from the card or paperwork whether that’s the case here?
Understand that I have no quibble with their plan - many retailers offer store credit at similar rates with no rebates at all. I’m just curious as to how they’re doing it.
Andy
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The card is issued by Synchrony which I believe is a bank or lending group, not directly by B&H.
SportQue wrote:
Seems due to a new law companies are now required to charge sales tax on online purchases for out of state buyers. Anyone know of ways to skirt that? B&H is offering a credit card that pays your sales tax for you but I'm leery about getting another card online because of the personal information you have to give up, possible hidden fees etc. Also I need another CC like a hole in the head.
I already have my Payboo card. No surprises, no hidden fees, but be ware if you do not pay balances in full every month, 29.99%. As to your personal information, if you have a credit card, mortgage, car payment, your personal information is already out there and any hope of confidentiality has sailed long ago.
I pay more than my fair share in taxes and like others here don't mind doing so but what aggravates me is the waste of the taxes I pay and the governments insatiable need for more. Especially in Washington State, we build palatial schools and significantly over pay/hire school administrators and then the school districts cry about not having enough money to pay teachers. No fiscal responsibility. OK, off my soap box now.
Pysanka Artist wrote:
I have finally decided to muddle through purchasing a tripod system. I need help with quick release clamps and plates. I am thinking of purchasing an FLM CB-32 F ball head. I will need an arca quick release clamp and plate. I will be using my Canon 7D Mark II. I will also be using the Canon tripod mount rings B and D.
FLM has a 40 and a 60 quick release clamp that is compatible with arca plates. And there are a gazillion other quick release clamps out there.
And then I need to buy an arca plate for the 7DMII. Again -- a gazillion choices.
I need recommendations for a good quality clamp and plate -- something I'm not gonna have problems with that will work with my equipment. Do you have any?
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RRS makes great products, no argument here. But for price and quality I would also check out Pro Media Gear.
POVDOV wrote:
I have been torturing myself looking for a well built, picture sharp wide angle lens in 15 mm or lower. It could be a zoom with the low end being 15 mm or lower. Of course I would prefer not to pay L lens premiums if possible. It would be nice to be at least F 2.8 or 4.0. I know I'm a dreamer counting pixels in my sleep. Thanks for any help I can get.
I would suggest you consider a Sigma 14 - 24 F 2.8 ART, read the reviews. It is heavy but indicative of the build quality. I use it with a NISI filter holder and NISI filters. I think it is a great combination.
Thanks, needed that today. Not really a cat lover but funny is funny.
Somehow my response did not show up. In response if there is an inquiry or protest at the concludion of a race no bets are paid out until the inquiry is resolved and the results posted as final.
grandpaw wrote:
Don't know how often I would use an "L" bracket but I am considering purchasing one. Anything to look out for other than the access to ports on the left side of the camera and access to battery compartment. Recommendations for use on a Nikon D500 or D600.
I thought I put this in the discussion forum and put it here by mistake. Is there a way for me to delete this and repost in the correct form?
I have them on both my dslr’s. I second the recommendation of PMG (Pro Media Gear). Great build quality, they have ones that also work with battery grips.
The course is tough but a beautiful venue along Puget Sound with the rugged Olympic Mountain range as a backdrop. No power carts allowed with the exception for disabilities. A real workout to walk the course for 18, especially if like me you don’t always find the middle of the fairways, but a beautiful place to play.
Patsworld wrote:
Is there any reason why his ebooks wouldn't be beneficial to canon users?
The two titles I have are “Secrets to the Nikon Autofocus System” and “Secrets to Exposure and Metering for Nikon”. His examples in these books all refer specifically to the Nikon systems and the intricacies of each. General focus and exposure principles transcend any particular camera manufacturer, but his very good specific examples are based upon and presented specifically for Nikon. He may have more generic books available so I would check his website backcountrygallery.com.
alx wrote:
Let me suggest "Secrets To Exposure And Metering For Nikon" by UHH member Steve Perry. You can check out all of his e-Books at backcountrygallery.com.
I've bought all of his e-Books and can highly recommend them, as have many others here at UHH.
Fabulous resource for us Nikon owners!
I echo the comments on Steve Perry’s guides. They are specifically beneficial to Nikon owners, very informative and imho very well presented.
hpucker99 wrote:
I bought my D750 about 3 1/2 years ago and went with the Tamron 10-30 f/2.8. It was either this lens or the Nikon 14-24.
Sigma 14 - 24 F2.8 Art or the previously mentioned Nikon tilt shifts.
Rare opportunity, absolutely like new, never used, Billingham 335 Shoulder Bag, Khaki with tan leather trim. Bought new from B & H, current B & H price is $ 438.99 plus tax. For specifications please go to bhphotovideo.com I will reluctantly part with this magnificent bag for $300.00, comes complete with the cloth outer bag (never really understood the function of this) and all dividers.
The bag is very close to a work of art and I am selling because it just does not fit my style of transport and shooting. I find I use my Pelican hard cases and a Manfrotto Pro Backpack 50 as they are much more suitable, at least for me, although not nearly as great looking nor stylish.
Acceptable forms of payment, money order, personal check, Pay Pal if I must. Please PM me if interested to avoid clutter on the site. On ebay, as ahudina, I have 100% rating for 361 total transactions (both buy and sell). After this transaction, I would welcome your feedback on this site.
Check out Pro Media Gear. Made in the USA, top quality carbon fiber, not inexpensive but a relatively good deal for the quality. They have many models and mine is 72 inches tall and I love it.