Posts for: Gort55
Apr 21, 2023 09:25:27 #
mlj wrote:
In a few weeks, I am going to accomplish one of my “bucket list” desires. I am going to Alaska. Although cruising is not my ideal mode of travel, I am still looking forward to it. I am debating on whether to take my Nikon and lenses or just use my iPhone. Seems to me that I will not have much opportunity to take great photos….not sure. I guess I need to be convinced to haul that extra weight around. Thoughts are appreciated!
Your Nikon was made for places like Alaska. If you're into photography, you'll kick yourself for not taking a real camera up there.
Apr 5, 2023 12:08:37 #
Lukabulla wrote:
HI Everyone. br Last summer I got a used OMD EM1 m... (show quote)
If you are unhappy with the EM1 then newer models probably won't make much difference to you. But bear in mind that is their cheapest lens. The 12-40mm f2.8, 40-150mm f2.8 or 25mm f/1.8 are much sharper and collect more light.
My experience is just the opposite. If I had to choose, I'd keep my Oly EM-1 Mark III over my Nikon D750 that I bought for low light conditions.
Apr 3, 2023 17:04:13 #
rpm wrote:
Dang Gort, I tipped my cabin cleaner $20.00 & got great service too! (If I'd known they were charging $16.00 per day in the dinning room I would have ordered two plates of salmon & lobster daily! Lol) rpm
That's okay. There is usually somebody on board that "makes our cruise," so we tip them extra. I have to tell you we met a couple that told us on their first cruise they didn't eat in the dining room because there were no prices on the menu. They were afraid it was too expensive and didn't know it was included.
Apr 3, 2023 10:04:10 #
rpm wrote:
Ok, just got back from a cruise to Cozumel on Princes Cruise lines. I'm naive & don't understand 6 charges for $16.00 ea. For "crew appreciation." We ate in the dinning room 6 times... I suspect the charges are for the kitchen crew... Can anyone verify this? (Robert Greene is right, Law 40: Despise The Free Lunch." Thanks, RPM
Cruise lines charge $15-16 or so per day per person for tips. That covers your cabin steward, waiters, etc. That's mainly how they get paid. This is added to your account in lieu of cash tipping that was common practice years ago.
Mar 22, 2023 09:22:03 #
MDI Mainer wrote:
At least on my Dell laptop running Windows 10, you can pull up the review, hit "Ctrl P" and then save the review as a Word document or PDF. I do have an older version of Acrobat and a current subscription to MS Office, and I don't know if that makes a difference in the options available.
Here's what I got for one of their current reviews.
Here's what I got for one of their current reviews.
I never knew that. Thanks for the info!
Mar 10, 2023 10:25:30 #
Thanks for the memories. I had a Wardflex TLR as a kid and bought chemicals and paper from Wards. My darkroom was in the basement in a closet under the front porch.
Mar 7, 2023 09:23:17 #
kb6kgx wrote:
Is it just my local store or does Best Buy want &q... (show quote)
Same thing around here. We have two Best Buy stores within 20 miles. One
has a full camera department with the major brands and the other has very little
in the way of cameras.
One store also has a major Apple department and the other one doesn't. They
must vary based on demographics.
A "knowledgeable" salesperson at Best Buy told me that if I had the questions, he had the answers.
Just to test him I asked what the "S" was on the PASM dial. He said, "slow motion."
Mar 4, 2023 11:10:38 #
Jan 26, 2023 10:29:28 #
PJinOH wrote:
Just found out I got the OK to attend a training seminar just outside of Las Vegas. Our hotel is a couple of blocks off the Strip and I want to try and get some shots of the Strip at night. Can anyone suggest locations to get shots that would include some of the iconic hotel signs and attractions? Thanks.
The Eiffel Tower or any of the bridges that cross Las Vegas Blvd.
Dec 29, 2022 11:29:09 #
Lukabulla wrote:
Hi Everyone .
I have the above camera and am thinking og buying a Godox TT350o as its said to be compatable to my camera.
But the tiny flash that came with the camera has a connection on the side of the hotshoe ( see photo ) ... the godox does not have this only the hot shoe connections ... my hot shoe does have multiple connections .
So what exactly are those side connection ? what manor of lunacy did Olympus use to design this ?
Will the Godox work ?
Thanks
I have the above camera and am thinking og buying a Godox TT350o as its said to be compatable to my camera.
But the tiny flash that came with the camera has a connection on the side of the hotshoe ( see photo ) ... the godox does not have this only the hot shoe connections ... my hot shoe does have multiple connections .
So what exactly are those side connection ? what manor of lunacy did Olympus use to design this ?
Will the Godox work ?
Thanks
I have a Godox V1 for Olympus and it works great on my EM1s. It has a rechargeable battery and a quick connector to the hot shoe.
Dec 18, 2022 10:44:38 #
Webguydave wrote:
So….bought the wife - a bird watcher- the lens of her dreams ; a Nikkor 200-500 f/5.6! She couldn’t be happier!
But - it’s heavy ( and more so with a D500 attached) and long, not something you can hang around your neck and hike around in.
A backpack is possible, I suppose, but getting the gear out and shooting isn’t a quick or easy affair… thoughts / suggestions? TIH!!😄
But - it’s heavy ( and more so with a D500 attached) and long, not something you can hang around your neck and hike around in.
A backpack is possible, I suppose, but getting the gear out and shooting isn’t a quick or easy affair… thoughts / suggestions? TIH!!😄
Try this -- movo nsa-1 universal swivel available from Amazon for $7.95
Nov 15, 2022 10:28:53 #
DPFotoZ wrote:
Thinking about trying the Topaz products. Photo AI, DeNoise, Sharpen, and Gigapixel. They are running a very good sale on the bundle. Do many of you on here use any of those, do they work good, easy to learn and use, any info would help. Hope to make a decision real soon.
I'll be using it with Lightroom Classic and Photoshop.
Thanks in advance for your answers!
I'll be using it with Lightroom Classic and Photoshop.
Thanks in advance for your answers!
Topaz products can do amazing things. The faster your computer/video card the better.
Sep 8, 2022 11:18:48 #
runakid wrote:
Ideas?
I shoot most animals and lots of birds- many in flight.
My wife and I shoot Nikon . She has a Nikon 7100 and uses the 18-300 for her trips and family photos. I have a 7000 that sits in the car for stuff that you just see. I also have a 800 and 500 bodies. We have a 70-200 2.8, 200-500, 500 pf and 500 f4.
Seems like a lot of glass and bodies to make the switch.
Looking for better eye focus and saving weight too.
I shoot most animals and lots of birds- many in flight.
My wife and I shoot Nikon . She has a Nikon 7100 and uses the 18-300 for her trips and family photos. I have a 7000 that sits in the car for stuff that you just see. I also have a 800 and 500 bodies. We have a 70-200 2.8, 200-500, 500 pf and 500 f4.
Seems like a lot of glass and bodies to make the switch.
Looking for better eye focus and saving weight too.
Nikon D750 + Sigma 100-400mm 4.9 lbs
Oly EM1 Mark iii + Olympus 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7(150-600mm equiv) 2.3 lbs
Oly EM1 Mark iii + Leica 100-400mm f/4-6.3 (200-800mm equiv) 4.0 lbs
Oly EM1 Mark iii + Olympus 300mm f/4 (600mm equiv) 4.15 lbs
Two EM1s with long lenses and other stuff will fit in a bag that can go under the seat in front of you.
The cheaper plastic Olympus lenses don't weight much, but the pro versions are heavier.
Jul 24, 2022 09:52:48 #
BeachLady wrote:
I'll have 2 days - and no car. So...for a travel writer/photographer - what are the must-do/see/eat spots in Seattle (and some hidden gems please!) And maybe a B&B near the historic district. THANKS!!
While in Victoria, check out the water taxis and The Prince of Whales if you have time
Apr 26, 2022 08:55:09 #
SueColvin wrote:
I now own 2 (different) camera bodies. If i use both cameras on the same day, will I have an isssue with image #'s overwriting each other? I contacted Adobe, first person knew nothing. Second person said no, each camera has its own metadata, so it is not a problem. Is there a time to be concerned about this? I do have the box for "do not import duplicates" checked upon importing.
Even your computer operating system would choke on two files with the same name in one folder.
You can set up each camera to use unique file names. For example I have two Olympus cameras and one creates files MK1A#### and the other names files MK2A####. When I reach 9999 shots, I can change the names to MK1B#### etc. Photos from both cameras can go into the same folder with no problem.