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Jan 17, 2018 23:16:27   #
Outstanding safari pictures! All are great shots. Special congrats on the Leopard pic. The Leopard is the most elusive of Africa's Big 5, according the Maasai guides in Kenya. We did not get to see one on our Safari this past summer. The Hippo shot was quite a unique capture as well!
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Jan 15, 2018 20:24:56   #
Great shot, John! Thanks for posting.
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Jan 13, 2018 11:28:39   #
MarkSki wrote:
Frankly, I’m beyond tired of reading about Canon and Nike, period! Seems to me that on the “general” page of UHH, the discussion should be limited to general topics. You Canon and Nikon folks should take your discussions to the mfg specific pages.


????? I haven't seen anyone advocating for a specific brand on this thread. Rather, posters have attempted to answer the OP's question. That's kind of the point, I believe. The OP mentioned a specific camera, and wasn't advocating for a brand. By the way, Nike is a shoe brand, not a camera manufacturer.
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Jan 13, 2018 11:18:03   #
BebuLamar wrote:
Price point is similar to other entry level full frame camera???? The Df price much higher than the D610, D750. It's only $50 less than the D810 and at one time the D810 was selling for less than it. There won't be a camera like D3200 is asking because D3200 wanted to save money by having less features. That won't happen. With the Df you have to pay more to have less which I am happy to do.


I stand corrected. You are right. The price point is closer the price of a Mid-range full frame, such as the D810.
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Jan 13, 2018 06:27:45   #
d3200prime wrote:
Personally I would jump at the opportunity to purchase a DSLR without video, wi-fi and all the other features that make them so blasted expensive. All many photographers need is a camera. All the other technology just adds a lot of cost which I would rather put in lenses. Give me a DSLR that takes photos and photos only. I can get all the other technology, if I want it, from a myriad of other products. I really believe there is a huge market for this and average folks will flock to it because of the practicality and lower cost. This probably won't happen but I can dream can't I?
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There is such a camera. It is the Nikon Df. The price point is similar to other entry level full frame cameras. Full frame sensor, no video, and has a retro look as well. My son really likes this camera.
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Jan 12, 2018 02:42:14   #
rocket111 wrote:
I had asked a question very similar to yours a year or so ago. I had saw some adds on line for Walmart. They were advertising cameras with there name and logo. They were a lot cheaper than B&H and the more trusted stores. The advertising was very deceiving. At the very bottom of the page it would say international model. Or it might say no in store pickup. Some would say shiped from Honest Jim's. I think that type of advertising is just dishonest. You think you are buying something from Walmart when in fact your not. A lot of folks let me know that many stores practice this. I have seen fake reviews from stores like 42nd St and so on. I have gotten to the point I think there are more people trying to deceive than honest dealers. So I mostly just buy from stores like B&H and so on. Its just not worth the trouble. I did buy my D3300 bundle deal and laptop from Best Buy. I got a very good price. But I could see what I was buying. No black and white boxes. Ya just have to be very careful.
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Walmart offers items from multiple vendors, similar to Amazon. I've seen some of the Walmart Ads for steeply discounted prices on cameras, and it is always from a 3rd party seller. I wouldn't trust a 3rd party seller on Walmart.com. With amazon, you have to be careful of 3rd party vendors as well. If Amazon is the seller, their customer service and return policy is good. If it is from a 3rd party vendor, there are no guarantees your item won't be grey market, and return policies vary per the individual seller.
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Jan 12, 2018 02:16:50   #
Image stabilization at full zoom is an important consideration. As a fellow owner of the Canon Bridge Cameras, I've found the Canon stabilization system is very good when shooting handheld near full zoom. The reach of the 83X zoom on the Nikon is amazing. But how good is that zoom, if it can only be used successfully with a tripod? While I haven't owned the Nikon P900, every time I've looked at one on the Nikon super zooms to test it out, the stabilization doesn't seem great even when its not fully extended. Just my opinion. I'm looking forward to seeing what Canon's replacement for the SX60 offers...
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Jan 11, 2018 02:21:27   #
Dave.Largent wrote:
George Washington's Gristmill was part of the original Mount Vernon plantation, constructed in 1771 Washington erected a large stone gristmill on the plantation to replace a mill his father had built in the 1730s. That structure was destroyed about 1850. The Commonwealth of Virginia and the Mount Vernon Ladies'™ Association have reconstructed the gristmill and the adjacent distillery. The reconstructed buildings are located at their original site three miles West of Mount Vernon in Alexandria, Virginia.
The mill was powered by a large water wheel. To ensure a steady power supply, water was diverted from Piney Branch into Dogue Run Creek above the mill's headrace. The additional water flow significantly increased the mill'™s production capacity. In 1791 Washington automated his mill using technology developed and patented by Oliver Evans of Delaware. Evans was personally acquainted with the mill and had repaired some of its works.
Washington's gristmill was capable of producing 5,000 to 8,000 pounds of flour and cornmeal a day. Today, this milling system is faithfully interpreted, fully-functioning, and open to guests seasonally.
Washington's mill utilized a 16' pitch back waterwheel that was placed inside the mill's walls.
Washington fit his mill with two sets of millstones, one set of French imported burrstones were used to grind wheat for the export market, the other set, from Northern Germany, were used to grind corn and other grains such as barley, oats and rye.
Despite all the challenges in building, maintaining, and operating the mill, the enterprise proved to be a highly profitable one. In 1797, the gristmill produced 117 pounds of profit,“ the third highest of any activity at Mount Vernon. In that year alone the mill ground more than 5,000 bushels (275,000 pounds) of wheat and another 3,200 bushels (178,000 pounds) of corn. Much of the surplus grain was sold to expanding markets in nearby Alexandria and Fredericksburg, but other shipments were sent as far away as England, Portugal, and the island of Jamaica.
In addition to grinding grain from his own operations, Washington'™s mill also ground grain for neighboring farmers, who paid 1/8th of their grain in payment for the grinding.
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These are some great shots, Dave! I love Mt. Vernon! The Grist Mill is very interesting, but not the most photographed part of Mt. Vernon. Nicely done.
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Jan 11, 2018 00:51:48   #
Here are some more shots from my Safari in Kenya this summer:

The early sunlight filtered through a hazy sky casts an orange glow over this pair of Saddle-Billed Storks.

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Elephants headed to the watering hole.

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The African Wildebeast

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An African Fish Eagle. I realize the image is grainy because of the long zoom required, but I like it anyway.

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Jan 10, 2018 21:39:07   #
bellgamin wrote:
Nice pix! Uhh... about how far away were you from the lionesses?


Thanks! We were about 80 yards (+/-) away.
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Jan 10, 2018 21:36:23   #
LillieAnnW wrote:
Excellent animal portraits! Very sharp detail. Thanks for sharing your safari photos, as many if us can only travel far distances vicariously through them!


Thank you! This was a once in a lifetime opportunity for me. I'm far from your typical world traveler. I was privileged to be part of team doing humanitarian/missions work for three weeks in Kenya this summer. The Safari was a one day fun excursion during our trip. It was incredibly fun for me, as someone who enjoys wildlife and landscape photography.
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Jan 10, 2018 09:41:49   #
jccash wrote:
Great images. I love them and can’t wait to see more of them. Good job.

My daughter and I went on a safari last June at Kruger Park South Africa. Lifetime experience.


Thank you. You have some great Safari shots as well! I agree, a Safari in Africa is truly a "lifetime experience."
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Jan 9, 2018 14:14:12   #
Thank you all for the kind comments. I felt much like a kid in a candy shop that day. There was so much to see and photograph. Such fun for someone who likes to take pictures. Someone asked about the camera. These were all shot with a bridge camera, my Canon SX50. The long zoom was a necessity, especially with the lion and giraffe pics. The ability to adapt quickly to changing scenery was also important. As well as the challenge riding in the back of a Safari rig on bumpy roads. Often you barely have time to set up your shot before the driver starts moving again.
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Jan 9, 2018 14:00:36   #
kpmac wrote:
Welcome to the forum. This is a very nice set. May I humbly suggest aligning the horizon for the elephant image. It is a wonderful photo otherwise. Your focus is a bit soft on the lion photos, also. I know you did not ask for a critique and I am not being negative. I think this is a fine set and quite well done.


Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I am well aware of the soft focus on the Lioness with her cub. It was shot with considerable zoom, which probably affected the sharpness of focus. I almost excluded it from the posted set for that reason, but the image was so compelling otherwise, I decided to post it.
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Jan 9, 2018 09:52:44   #
Dr.Nikon wrote:
Welcome to the HOG .., looks like you are off to a good start .. as time goes by .. try to post in the download mode ... and most of us love to know the camera and lens combo .., even if is a point and shoot ..

Safari shots are always a crowd pleaser ... have you got more ... love to see them ...


Thanks, Dr.Nikon! I will check the download box next time. Yes, I'll post some more when I get a chance.
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