Posts: DaveyDitzer | Ugly Hedgehog

A newbie here. When I use manual focus to focus on the moon, I have to use less than infinity even though the moon is 240,000 miles away. Does this mean my lens is not correctly constructed?
Thank you!

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An Old but good camera

CatMarley wrote:

I love my FM even better than my FE. The FM worked even without a battery. The spit prism focus was accurate and the manual metering was spot on. Fast, light small and intuitive. If they would only make a digital like that now. Just put a digital sensor in my old FM and I would be happy forever!

I had a batch of these - FM, FE, Em and really loved the handling ... if they would have just had an auto focus feature which my old eyes badly needed ... sigh!

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Guns & Cameras

dinosaur39 wrote:

Except that a camera produces something positive whereas a gun's ultimate purpose is to destroy.

BS somewhat since I spent a large part of my life as a competitive bullseye pistol shooter and know that competition pistol is part of the Olympics, I also recognize firearms as legitimate sporting tools .... and that's all they are - tools; not evil objects, just inanimate tools, like a football, or a baseball pat, just tools.

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Nikon lens 50mm F/1.4G

Just to wax nostalgic for a moment, my favorite portrait lens for 35mm film Nikon was the Nikkor 105 f2.5. Sharpest lens I even owned.

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What was your 1st digital camera?

My first digital was an Agfa, 1998, I think 16mb sensor, 3:1 zoom, pivoting screen and frankly I liked it. The most amazing thing is that it came with photo processing software (Photowise) which I still use on my Win XP computer!

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Questions about buying a refurbished camera from Nikon

I recently bought a refurb Nikon P7800 from Adorama. Looks great, performs well. Only surprise is that is was missing an instruction book. Everything else was there. I bought a "Compact Field Guide" from Amazon. It was more than 10% off Nikon's price for a refurb

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32GB Memory card

mwsilvers wrote:

If you are reading your card directly from the camera, that's why it is so slow. If your computer supports USB3 get a card reader and prepare to be amazed.

Greg,

Thank you. I will have to try that. This laptop is more than 5 years old so I'm not sure

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32GB Memory card

CLF wrote:

I use 32MG memory cards (2) in my current camera. ... (show quote)

Greg,
My computer reads the 32 gb card in my D5300 slowly and that's my only beef. I shoot RAW and Jpeg and it's ton's of room. I have added two 16gb cards just to speed up my laptop's reading of the cards.

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Buying My First DSLR Camera

JeanNate wrote:

Hi I want to ask for everyone's opinion on what wo... (show quote)

another first step to consider would be to visit a large bookstore (B&N for example) and browse a few books about digital photography and digital cameras to get a preview of features that matter.

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Pocket Digital Camera with Viewfinder

quixdraw wrote:

I have always had a small camera that I carry when... (show quote)

With the help of a number of UHH members, I researched small camera models to supplement my D5300 kit and ended up with a Coolpix P7800. It's almost pocketable, has an EVF, and a good zoom. I got a refurb from Adorama. It came with no instructions so I just received from Amazon, David Busch's field guide. So far PIX look good, but I can't comment on a comparison to my D5300 glass.

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What is your other hoppies other than photography

Competition Pistol shooting - Olympic disciplines, Trap, golf

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Predator Call

DaveyDitzer wrote:

A remote call can get the predator to a location that might be up to 100 yards away. But you have to control scent, wind direction, camo clothing - including face mask, and any light reflections from polished surfaces. I've had coyotes bolt from little more that a blink of my eye. Plan on shooting at distances of 100 yards. Most remotes can't work from a hand held control more that 100 yards. Never call predators without a sidearm. Many are dangerous. Coyotes especially when pack hunting.

Investing in a tree stand improves chances greatly.

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Predator Call

BushDog wrote:

Sounds like I better have a secure hiding place if I use a mouth call! A remote electronic call may be worth the money. Thanks lightcatcher.

A remote call can get the predator to a location that might be up to 100 yards away. But you have to control scent, wind direction, camo clothing - including face mask, and any light reflections from polished surfaces. I've had coyotes bolt from little more that a blink of my eye. Plan on shooting at distances of 100 yards. Most remotes can't work from a hand held control more that 100 yards. Never call predators without a sidearm. Many are dangerous. Coyotes especially when pack hunting.

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Best place to trade cameras ????

MontanaTrace wrote:

UHH Classifieds: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-6-1.html

I went to this site and saw that it was last updated 9/1/11. Did I miss something??

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Switching from Canon to Nikon--A Dilemma

SharpShooter wrote:

Davey, It's the most expensive D610 you can buy!!
Get the 610 and save a TON of money!! :lol:
You want a 610, get a 610, not a 610 with a hopped up sensor for twice the money!!!
Well, anyway, that's my opinion!! 🙊 🙈 🙉 💣
SS

Thank you, really. I like unvarnished opinions. It helps me learn about stuff I don't know. I will look at the 610.