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Oct 31, 2021 14:26:53   #
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New cameras and herd mentality in the photo community..
Periodically a topic arises which lends itself to those who wish to point out the difference between REAL photographers and those who succumb to GAS. I take pictures because I enjoy the process. “Enjoying the process” includes using gear that is well designed and functions as intended. It also includes capturing images that I like, and that I can share. I fail to see the value of criticizing those of us who seek the best gear they can afford. Live and let live, enjoy and let enjoy. Frank
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Sep 2, 2021 18:59:48   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Leveling base
Alan, with regard to the RRS Panning Clamp PC-LR you state that: “It doesn’t provide any correction for leveling.”. That is correct but incomplete. The Panning Clamp is usually not attached to a tripod by itself. When attached to a ballhead it can be leveled via adjustment of the ballhead, which then gives a level plane for panning. If the panning clamp replaces the ballhead clamp, that would provide for a simpler and lighter configuration than having a leveling base under a ballhead. Your thoughts? Frank
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Aug 30, 2021 14:57:17   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Leveling base
moonhawk wrote:
Put a panning clamp on top of a ball head, and you have the same thing as a leveling base. I was all set to buy the leveling base, and RRS talked me out of it. It's heavier and bulkier, but I had the ball head already, and the ball head has a much wider range of motion, i.e. leveling capability.


Moonhawk, and others who commented on my post, thanks for your thoughts. I am inclined to go with the option of adding the panning clamp to a ball head as suggested by Moonhawk. Short of having a leveling base + panning clamp on a tripod all the time, it’s the simplest and fastest option I’ve seen. Frank
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Aug 29, 2021 18:57:05   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Leveling base
To create a level platform for panning, what is your evaluation of the RRS Leveling Base TA 2U vs. the Panning Clamp PC-LR on a ball head?
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Aug 5, 2021 14:39:50   #
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Photographically Stopping A bullet
joecichjr wrote:
That must have been on evil apple to die like that 🍎🍎🍎🍎🍎


The Apple died shortly after it was picked from the tree!
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Jul 25, 2021 14:21:38   #
(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))
Interesting Statistic
DirtFarmer wrote:
What about all us well-adjusted people who don't drink coffee?


You are rare indeed!! (TIC)
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Jul 23, 2021 02:00:48   #
(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))
What year were you born in
It worked for me at the present. But later this year after my birthday the result is a year off. Frank
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Jun 13, 2021 14:30:19   #
(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))
Morality
Reno wrote:
I have a graduate degree in philosophy, and have taught the subject at a college level. Consequently, examining everything from that perspective is natural for me. By doing that, I sometimes overthink a problem. Your dad was a wise man, and I agree with the rest you wrote above. It's refreshing to discuss contrary opinions today with someone who does not go off the rails with insults but attempts to be responsive. Congratulation!


I totally agree with your last point. An environment in which issues can be discussed and debated without resorting to personal attacks is not only refreshing but a blessing too. I appreciate your post. Frank
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Jun 12, 2021 14:41:37   #
(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))
Morality
A different way of thinking about freedom was proposed several decades ago by BF Skinner, behavioral psychologist at Harvard. Instead of thinking of freedom as all or nothing, he suggested we think of freedom in terms of more or less. More specifically, if an individual has learned several options for a given situation, that person has more freedom than another person who has learned only 1 or 2 response options for the same situation. So, freedom varies individually along a continuum.
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Jun 12, 2021 01:39:48   #
(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))
Morality
Rongnongno wrote:
"Le probleme avec la morale c'est que c'est toujours celle des autres."
"The problem with morality is that it is always someone else's"
(Leo Ferre)

Sounds wise but, is it?

We are raised within a society that gives us a set of parameters. This influences all our lives without question. The dilemma resides on how we accept it, modify it or reject it.

We always react to someone else's morale, but we do make our own. In that we are 'free' to the extent that we make our own decisions to accept or refuse that morality. Still, considering that we are influenced anyway, where is our true freedom?

I have no answer to questions like this. I just keep turning them in my head to understand better and possibly offer an answer.

I have none. (It was true in 2010, it is still true 11 years later)
"Le probleme avec la morale c'est que c'est t... (show quote)
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May 9, 2021 02:49:23   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Alaska questions
For a unique drive consider the “Haul Road” north from Fairbanks to the Arctic Circle or farther. Follow it far enough and you cross the Brooks Range summit. Really wild country.
Frank
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Mar 27, 2021 19:44:11   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Nikon F lenses on Z cameras
Thank you Bill and all of you who responded to my original post. Frank
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Mar 26, 2021 02:35:45   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Nikon F lenses on Z cameras
For those who have adapted Nikon F mount lenses to a Z body, do you get the same or better quality images as before with F cameras? I ask this because I would only consider a Z body if I could use my existing F mount lenses with the same or better outcomes. Frank
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Mar 23, 2021 15:54:01   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Nikon F or Z?
CHG_CANON wrote:
OK, prove they're not S - superior.

waiting ... TIA


First, for what it’s worth, I took your original statement that Z lenses are superior to F lenses as an opinion.
Second, the absence of negative information (as in prove they are not) is not proof that one is superior.
Third, I don’t have an opinion on Z vs F lenses. Frank
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Mar 22, 2021 15:39:11   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Nikon F or Z?
CHG_CANON wrote:
A few data points:

The Z-mount lenses are superior.

Canon is already discontinuing the manufacture of some of their EF lenses. There's no news yet on Nikon's plans.

Nikon's FTZ adapter supports F-mount lenses, with some limits for older AF capable designs.

In the realm of speculation: nothing about your F-mount lenses will change from owning a mirrorless body (disregard rumors to the otherwise).

When you express concern about 'support', do you mean repair? Other?
A few data points: br br The Z-mount lenses are s... (show quote)


My concern includes repair/service, but also continued manufacture of F mount lenses. Frank
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