I have had an account with Zenfolio for several years. I create galleries for casual viewing, not for sales. I have about 2k images online. My main problem is that I am currently unable to view any of my photos. The thumbnails will not load into viewable size at all. Another problem is Zenfolio's current practice of the archiving of galleries. If want to view an archived gallery, you can theoretically restore it, but it may take 12 hours to do so. One more problem is the continuing upward spiral in price. It was $50 per year, then $60, now it is $77 for the "basic" plan. So, my fellow UHH readers, what say you about Flickr, or SmugMug? Or, any other place where I can create a nice site for family viewing (not just storage)?

BH sites says the filter is safe for the camera/lens but not for viewing. Other sources say to never use an ND filter for a solar eclipse as it does not filter IR or UV and will damage lens and camera. Other sources say that an ND filter greater than 16 stops is safe for protecting lens/camera. With so much conflict in opinions is there a source of accurate information? Perhaps one should go with just a solar film filter like 1000 Oaks. Of course ND filters have the advantage of being threaded vs film filters that need to be attached by another means. Not sure the convenience of the ND filter is worth the risk without hearing from an authoritative source who can clarify the science. Appreciate any input anyone can provide.

I decided to sell my P800 printer and instead use photo labs for my printing needs. Up for sale are new unopened ink cartridges for the P800. Included are:
3 photo black - T8501
2 cyan - T8502
2 vivid magenta - T8503
2 yellow - T8504
2 light cyan - T8505
2 vivid light magenta - T8506
2 light black - T8507
2 matte black - T8508
3 light light black - T8509
1 maintenance cartridge - T5820
These sell for $61 each, will sell the entire lot for $625, shipping included to US.

I’m a Nikon shooter and had tried out several “super zooms” over the years for my various F mount bodies and never satisfied enough with the sharpness and resolution especially at the long ends to buy one. Instead, I made do with carrying my 24-70/2.8 and 70-200/2.8. Fast forward to today where I own a Z8 and the same two lenses in Z mounts. Both of those lenses are sensational in image quality - better even than my beloved F mount versions. But I’m 76 and leaving for a 2 week vacation abroad and simply cannot haul my fast Z lenses. I tried a Sony 6700 with some Zeiss glass which is significantly lighter and smaller on a 2 week trip to Spain, but I just wasn’t consistently thrilled with results.

So, based on my extraordinary fast Z glass, I took the plunge and picked up a Z 24-200/6.3 lens on sale for $700. Glad I did. The lens on my Z8 is a surprisingly good performer. It is manageable on a Black Rapid sling strap, both from size and weight point of view, and while the images at 200mm will not cause me to give up my 2.8 version, the all in one lens is surprisingly good both in IQ, color and contrast. Yes it’s f6.3 at much past 50mm, but the excellent Z8 sensor together with the available, magical noise control software, I can live with the slow speed.

As I said, I’m using this rig for vacation pics and I’m happy to have a credible option for lighter weight travel.