Posts for: jaycoffman
Jun 18, 2021 11:26:49 #
Yes, the front bumper was really bent and in those days and on military pay it was almost impossible to get a replacement in Arizona. Also it looked cooler this way too. Thanks
Jun 18, 2021 11:02:32 #
Wow, really good news about the return o fMs. Fisher's Murder Mysteries--I really liked the first season. Is the Austin Healey 3000 in the second season because I don't remember it from the first? That will add jazz to her. I had an Austin Healey 3000 in the '60s when I was in the army. Great car--still one of my favorite two or so that I've ever had. Used to run it in rallies all over Arizona where I was stationed for my last two years.
Jun 11, 2021 11:05:11 #
larryepage wrote:
In my mind, you answered your own dilemma in the f... (show quote)
Larry - I agree with you. You made the proper distinction between wanting something and needing more than you have. That should be the first question we all ask when that GAS situation arrises. There is nothing wrong with getting something you want but you should understand that's what it is. However, if you identify something that would improve what you do then it's worth considering it. When I changed from my Nikon d7100 to a Sony a7iii I wanted to improve my low light performance and my image quality (IQ). I got both and am glad I made that change but it will probably take a chance in what I want in photography to get me to change again.
So, yes, go and enjoy your trip--you have a great setup for what you want to do.
Jun 6, 2021 11:53:28 #
dmeyer wrote:
I really like your plan of action! I think it is easier for a man to set off alone, though. My husband would not be comfortable with my roaming around isolated areas across the country alone. 
I understand. While I have met women on motorcycles riding along they are very few and far between and very independent even when married. There are any number of reasons why it can be more difficult to women to travel alone alone. But on tours (we use Overseas Adventure Travel) there are often women traveling along with their husband's blessing because the group setting always has others to rely on. One of our friends when to Africa with us and her husband was pretty OK with that. It was a fantastic trip and she really fulfilled her interest in travel in a relatively safe way.
Jun 6, 2021 11:45:54 #
zug55 wrote:
I would completely agree. A switch from a DX to FX... (show quote)
I have to quote this reply because it is exactly the same as what I did--Nikon d7100 with DX lenses--sold everything and bought Sony a7iii when they first came out.
WARNING--it is a big change. First, I was used to shooting with the DX format and longer lenses so it's quite a shock going to full frame with shorter lenses. But, my IQ has improved as has my low light ability. Both of these were important to me. (Added note: going to Sony there is a big learning curve as their menu system isn't as easy as Nikon's. I finally managed by ignoring a lot of what is on the menus and just set it up as I like.)
I think it's a good change but you need to be sure you understand what you want with your images as there is a difference.
Jun 6, 2021 11:37:31 #
I like both traveling alone or with my wife alone or with her and friends or a group. In all cases I am planning on writing a word and picture story about the trip to share with friends. This gives me a focus for my pictures--every one I take I am thinking how I will explain it to friends. I love traveling on my motorcycle and taking pictures. I tried riding with others and with one exception I like traveling alone so that I can stop and take pictures wherever I see a story scene or can push on as my mood desires. I love traveling with my wife and have never had a problem taking pictures whether we are sailing with another couple in the Caribbean, on safari in Africa or in the Andes in South America. Usually it doesn't take me that long to set up and shoot as I keep my gear minimal. I generally compose my pictures then zoom out just a bit to give me some flexibility when we get home. By doing this I have discovered unexpected gems like on night safari finding a furry little animal in the edge of my picture, etc. I generally do my street photography when my wife and/or others are in churches or other place I don't go. It's all an adventure to me and all about sharing with my friends who don't travel but seem to enjoy reading and seeing about it.
Jun 5, 2021 11:12:51 #
We spent almost four weeks in Morocco in 2017--one of our favorite trips. We were all over. I would agree with the others about reducing the amount of gear--specially if you are moving around a lot. It's too late to drastically change what you have but I could recommend the 70-300 lens with whichever body you prefer (sorry, I'm not a Cannon shooter). That should be your main lens. The only other lens I would recommend would be a very fast 35mm or 50mm 1.4 or 1.8. We were in a number of mosques and the artwork is fantastic but the light very low and no flashes. Also there are times when the fast lens will be very useful at night. Other than that the 70-300 should cover everything. Dust is mostly a problem if you camp on the Sahara desert but not more in the cities and towns than anywhere else. If you just take the two lenses I've mentioned you'll have no trouble. Like the others, we found Morocco to be as safe as anywhere else and maybe better than a lot of places. Street photography is well worth it but like everywhere there are people who don't like cameras pointed at them. That's one reason I shoot most people shots at a distance. Hope you have a wonderful trip.
May 30, 2021 11:19:09 #
Orphoto wrote:
Ahhhh, i understand. There are a lot of fairly recent higher quality knock off products that hoggers have referred to in recent posts. So you should get some on point responses.
Total aside--I want to commend you both for that useful and polite interchange. Questions asked. Answered with a possible answer. Polite reply explaining why that won't work and a nice acknowledgment and a pass on to the next Hogger. Just thought it's nice to point out good conversations as we all get so tied up in some of the snarky ones.
Mar 24, 2021 10:58:33 #
I'm sorry but I think you are missing the first and most important question many of us ask when someone inquires about what equipment someone should get; more or less it's "what do you want to produce with your camera?"
For me it is images that either express my artistic vision, images I can use as part of stories I write or images I can keep to remember trips and events. I have zero interest in videos. So I don't care if my camera is a hammer or saw but only how it shoots still pictures. If you want videos go for it but don't criticize those who have no interest in them.
For me it is images that either express my artistic vision, images I can use as part of stories I write or images I can keep to remember trips and events. I have zero interest in videos. So I don't care if my camera is a hammer or saw but only how it shoots still pictures. If you want videos go for it but don't criticize those who have no interest in them.
Mar 21, 2021 11:03:43 #
For some reason we never did that. We just drove out into the country and took off our clothes and examined . . .
Mar 15, 2021 11:41:01 #
Seven for me with seven automatic and still have to do the car and motorcycle...
Mar 15, 2021 11:39:37 #
I used the Tamron 18-400 on my Nikon d7100 for a number of years and came to depend on it as my walk around lens. In fact the only modification I made was to ass a 50mm 1.4 Nikon lens for low light. I never missed having other lenses because this configuration was easy to travel with and allowed me to respond to rapidly changing conditions in the field.
Mar 6, 2021 11:12:05 #
Yes, two forums for me: photography and motorcycles--both could warrant that response.
Mar 5, 2021 11:21:10 #
Emmylou Harris with the Hot Band at an outdoor venue. What fun--she was drinking tequila from a bottle that day. Wonderful day. That was years ago.
Mar 5, 2021 11:16:00 #
I used mine on a Nikon d7100 (crop) as my walk around lens in Paris, Africa and South America as well as the US. I never did professional shots or large print shots but it worked perfectly for my purposes which involves sending it over the internet and including the pictures in stories I write. The only lens I added to it was a 50mm 1.4 because the low light capabilities of both the lens and camera were very limited. The 50mm really made up for it--some of my best shots were in a dark Mosque in Morocco. Also, the 50mm was not that expensive and it was very easy to carry.
like others have pointed out--you need to think about your camera body and what you like to shoot on vacation and that may guide you but I was very happy with the 18-400.
like others have pointed out--you need to think about your camera body and what you like to shoot on vacation and that may guide you but I was very happy with the 18-400.