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Oct 5, 2014 08:53:19   #
Delderby wrote:
Why not try asking for a small coffee at MacDonalds? You won't get it - because a large coffee (which you won't finish) justifys the higher price you pay. Same scenario!


EXACTLY
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Oct 5, 2014 08:20:20   #
terry44 wrote:
A question why not keep still cameras and video separate on at least some of the better models does not matter which brand. I was just looking at all the new improvements in the new dslr and mirrorless, and see that almost all major improvements are video related, a still camera used to have its mechanics improved, now with dslrs we have video even if like me I never use it, from a business sense consumers all in ones are a good idea but for still shooters and video makers would it not make more sense to separate them and improve on both in the way that is needed. I do not know the answer just wondering
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How much less would the new Canon 7D MarkIII (which I am looking at), be if it didn't have video capabilities. I've never shot any videos with my cameras. If they made two models, one with and one without...... but I guess that would be too costly.

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Sep 29, 2014 06:23:09   #
silverhawk wrote:
'nother laugh or two from an email......:mrgreen:



Love Older Women

SHE WALKED UP AND TIED HER OLD MULE TO THE HITCHING POST. AS SHE STOOD THERE, BRUSHING SOME OF THE DUST FROM HER FACE AND CLOTHES, A YOUNG GUNSLINGER STEPPED OUT OF THE SALOON WITH A GUN IN ONE HAND AND A BOTTLE OF WHISKEY IN THE OTHER. THE YOUNG GUNSLINGER LOOKED AT THE OLD WOMAN AND LAUGHED,
"HEY OLD WOMAN, HAVE YOU EVER DANCED?"

THE OLD WOMAN LOOKED UP AT THE GUNSLINGER AND SAID, "NO, I NEVER DID DANCE... NEVER REALLY WANTED TO."

A CROWD HAD GATHERED AS THE GUNSLINGER GRINNED AND SAID, "WELL, YOU OLD BAG, YOU'RE GONNA DANCE NOW," AND STARTED SHOOTING AT THE OLD WOMAN'S FEET.

THE OLD WOMAN PROSPECTOR -- NOT WANTING TO GET HER TOE BLOWN OFF -- STARTED HOPPING AROUND. EVERYBODY WAS LAUGHING. WHEN HIS LAST BULLET HAD BEEN FIRED, THE YOUNG GUNSLINGER, STILL LAUGHING, HOLSTERED HIS GUN AND TURNED AROUND TO GO BACK INTO THE
SALOON.

THE OLD WOMAN TURNED TO HER PACK MULE, PULLED OUT A DOUBLE-BARRELED SHOTGUN, AND COCKED BOTH HAMMERS. THE LOUD CLICKS CARRIED CLEARLY THROUGH THE DESERT AIR. THE CROWD STOPPED LAUGHING IMMEDIATELY.

THE YOUNG GUNSLINGER HEARD THE SOUNDS, TOO, AND HE TURNED AROUND VERY SLOWLY. THE SILENCE WAS ALMOST DEAFENING.


THE CROWD WATCHED AS THE YOUNG GUNMAN STARED AT THE OLD WOMAN AND THE LARGE GAPING HOLES OF THOSE TWIN BARRELS. THE BARRELS OF THE SHOTGUN NEVER WAVERED IN THE OLD WOMAN'S HANDS, AS SHE QUIETLY SAID, "SON, HAVE YOU EVER KISSED A MULE'S ASS?"

THE GUNSLINGER SWALLOWED HARD AND SAID, "NO M'AM... BUT... I'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO."

THERE ARE A FEW LESSONS HERE FOR ALL OF US:
1 - Never be arrogant.
2 - Don't waste ammunition.
3 - Whiskey makes you think you're smarter than you are.
4 - Always, always make sure you know who has the power.
5 - Don't mess with old women; they didn't get old by being stupid...


I JUST LOVE A STORY WITH A HAPPY ENDING, DON'T YOU?
'nother laugh or two from an email......:mrgreen: ... (show quote)


AMEN

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Sep 24, 2014 14:01:29   #
AntonioReyna wrote:
Very minimal photoshop work, slight sharpening. We were changing locations in park and she just leaned into the tree. I wasn't sure it would be a good image because of the sun hitting her here and there, but overall turned out well.


Well, I think it turned out very nice. Very nice

:-) Good job!!!
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Sep 24, 2014 12:57:33   #
AntonioReyna wrote:
7DII introduced in last week. Barn burner. It is like a crop sensor 1DX. Faster, stronger, amazing focus--can leap buildings in a single leap......
But I still use my 7D a lot. Built like a tank and keeps on ticking. Pic from a couple of days ago with 24-105L lens.

I will probably get the 7DII. I never liked the 60D or 70D because the build was not up to the 50D or 7D caliber, although they appear to be fine cameras.


Curious, any post work on this gorgeous model. Nice composition, good color.
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Sep 23, 2014 07:08:26   #
rehess wrote:
Ironic that 42nd St has been one of the advertisers here.


Very often. That's why I know they advertise lower prices than all the other camera supply stores. They even beat Amazon. Are they really to good to be true. Read some reviews about them and they did nothing to convenience me to buy from them

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Sep 23, 2014 06:57:59   #
pithydoug wrote:
I prefer the phrase "bait and screw". Has a little more oomph!


Yes it does!!! Either way, not for me.
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Sep 23, 2014 06:54:00   #
ttheme wrote:
42nd St photo advertised the Nikon lens 70-200 f2.8 for $2100. The price was too good to be true. I ordered it right away. A Rep called me 2 days later telling me that " Oh Sir I'm sorry; that price was not for US warranty so you have to pay $2396 for the lens." I said to myself that sounds like a scam and let me put them to a test. Few days later I ordered the Nikon d810 that was advertised for $2700. Then 2 days later again somebody else called me with another story telling me that camera was not the right one so they will charge me $ 3200 for the good one. To me it's better to buy from the big names like B&H or Adorama because when you buy equipments from places like 42nd ST Photo there will be a lot of back and forth. It's like buying a used car from a used car lot. PLEASE, BE AWARE OF 42ND STREET PHOTO
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I have always wondered about them. Their prices do seem to good to be true. Thank for sharing

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Sep 21, 2014 15:10:05   #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
Love the side-by-side spec review


I second the vote. I also use and love the side by side comparison of everything; cameras, lens, etc.
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Sep 14, 2014 19:03:25   #
tdklex wrote:
A few beauties that bring back some fond memories.


Yes they are (beauties). And good pictures, too. Thanks for sharing them.
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Sep 9, 2014 10:31:43   #
thelazya wrote:
Basically if you have no need for a faster card, don't buy it. BUT if you plan on upgrading your camera within a year, purchase a faster card, Nikons have smaller buffers and a faster card will improve write speeds if you upgrade bodies.


Thanks. Good advice.
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Sep 9, 2014 09:58:27   #
Zone-System-Grandpa wrote:
Hi, Guys and Gals..

Am asking for a favor, that is, if you have the time :)

There have been times when I prepare to send images to a professional lab via the internet and I ask myself if there could a better procedure to adopt than what I am currently doing..

If any among you will take the time to list (step by step) how you prepare and send images to a high quality professional printing lab to make large enlargements such as a 30"x40" high quality print, I will be most grateful..

Step by step means starting from your favorite software and its module/modules, settings, pixel size, etc..

I know that many of us use Lightroom for exporting such, but if you have other favorites, please list them too and then follow by listing the exact steps that you click onto within the software options from start to finish when using a PC with Windows 7 and it's service pack 1..

Yes, I realize that I am asking a lot, but if you will, please send a reply about your exact procedures from start to finish explaining the steps that you use so as to enable the process to its completion..

If you are a senior as am I, please take your time because, if not anything else, we seniors sometimes will have lots of time at hand..

Many thanks !
~Doug~ :-D
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Very good question Doug. I would love to know if those who shoot in RAW do any post work before sending their photos to be printed or do they just send the RAW file?
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Sep 7, 2014 14:17:39   #
dancing2flower wrote:
Does this faster rating help in the capturing of the pictures or just the recording of them onto the card itself; (quicker?)(buffering?). I just don't know.

I do strictly photos. I have not and at the present time do not do videos with my camera.

I thank you all in advance for your comments or replies.


With my t3i I started out an ingenue with PNY Professional
SDHC-- 32GB for personal, 16GB for dance photos, both 20mb's speed, both class 10. The camera seemed slow for action so tried to improve every way I could and upped the cards to Sandisk Gold Extreme Pro class 10 SDXC I, 64GB/95mb for personal and 32GB/95mb SDHC I (my order error) for dance. Results--maybe a tad faster shots into camera, though found setting changes made more difference. However, the loading time into computer is MUCH faster. I started with a Vivitar series 1 reader 72-in-1 Hi Speed reader/writer and had to switch to a Transcend USB3 in order to load the SDXC. From info I could glean online and from UHH writers (aren't they great?!!) I have too upgrade to get in-camera speed. But first I am working on testing myself on settings. Hope this helps a little[/quote]

Thank you dancing2flowers, yes every little bit does helps. I can always learn more from other's experiences. Thanks again.
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Sep 6, 2014 20:55:50   #
Mr PC wrote:
On my lowly D5200, I use the best Class 10 cars I can get. I usually shoot RAW+Fine JPG for single shots, and HDR tripod stuff where I really want all the dynamic range I can get. I only can get 5 or 6 shots off in a burst mode for sports or birds in flight before the buffer fills, so I backoff to Fine JPG only and can machine gun away. From what I've seen, the higher level cameras would get a few more shots off with larger buffers, but not very many more. When you're talking 50MB per shot, you'd need one heckuva buffer.
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Thanks Mr PC
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Sep 6, 2014 15:31:07   #
Dngallagher wrote:
Class 10 cards refer to a minimum speed, so a class 10 card will write (I believe) at LEAST at 10 mb....

The speeds normally displayed on the SD cards are READ speeds, write speeds will be 1/2 to 3/4 of that speed... so a 90 MB card will read at 90, but write at 45-50 roughly.

There are loads of info on the internet explaining all this, but making it very confusing for sure...

Basically today, a class 10 UHS-1 card will be the fastest card most cameras will use... UHS-2 cards are being developed or may be available now and they are blazingly fast, BUT most cameras cannot use them, at least not at the faster speeds because they have additional pins that the cameras do not have built in yet. They will work, but at the UHS-1 speeds.

Bet that muddies the water huh? :)

http://www.lexar.com/support/sd-uhs-i-faqs
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Thank you Sir. I will be getting the 30mbs Class10 card which I am currently using. On Amazon, I can get two of the 30mbs for $6.76 each (total $13.52), while the 40mbs is $12.49 for just one.
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