Thanks. Got one from KEH a while back about the 10th time I looked there. Hinge do just come and go. Appreciate your taking the time to make a suggestion.
And that wasn’t actually necessary for Americans born beginning January 1, 1990 when externally programmable and self-replicating microbots were injected at birth.
I’ve owned both Nikon AW-300 and Olympus TG-5. Both excellent.
Our daughter now owns the Nikon on treks up Kilimanjaro and down to the bottom of Grand Canyon. Because of her excellent composition, its relatively small image makes beautiful 11x14 canvas prints. Comes with all the neck strap needed because it is so light. Also got two extra batteries.
I carry the heavier, chunky Olympus on easier hikes and in rainy weather in the woods and in cities. I added a filter to protect the lens and a 1/2 wide neck strap. Also got a small case (also with neck strap) to carry the camera and two extra batteries. With this camera, I do hand-held macros illuminated by its little LED light.
I like both cameras for your purposes, and lean toward the Nikon because of it weighs less and requires much less fiddling.
Excellent, thought-provoking topic.
After 30 years with film cameras, my photography was plateaued. From the beginning, the instant feedback on the little screen began showing me how to improve. I’ve liked that for 20 years now. It also motivated me to read websites and books on exposure, composition, macro photography, and other topics.
In short, digital gave me the opportunity and motivation to become a better photographer.
In retirement, digital photography is an instant-feedback hobby, a volunteer service to several non-profits, and allows me to share appreciated photos with adult children, other relatives, and friends across several countries.
Because my parents and wife inherited many family photos going back generations, I am now organizing them for copying and distribution to all cousins.
Like a lot of things, it all depends.
When I feel a GAS symptom coming on, I remind myself, “The image is the object.” With the exception of a waterproof Olympus, that’s kept me from buying cameras smaller and lighter than my Nikon D7100, D500, and D850. The latter two, I bought for bird and new granddaughter photography, respectively in the past 18 months. Obviously, I rationalized well for a newborn to lead to a D850!
On reflection, I have no advice, only my own experience. Enjoy whatever you do!
Not in stock at Kirk, BH, Adorama, KEH, EBay, or MPB. Currently using cork to stiffen original Nikon mount. But, thanks for trying to help!
For Nikon 300mm f4 AFS lens. NOT for the current lighter weight PF version, but its predecessor.
After fruitlessly searching my van and gear bags and returning twice to every place I walked when shooting an outdoor wedding, I ordered another $500 flash from B&H.
Two weeks after getting the replacement, the van was angled down in a steep parking lot. My old flash was nestled behind a roof bracket which was near eye level.
Moral of the story for me: never ever put down anything on the exterior of my vehicle.
Other lessons: buy from a company that makes returns easy. Try to buy rugged gear if you’re like me!
Though a decade behind you, I’m dealing with a similar quandary. Here’s my plan so far:
1. Separate 4 generations of prints by family. Older (not my wife, kids, and me) albums go into the appropriate box. These go into labeled bankers boxes. Since I’ve found prints in boxes with documents, I still have a few boxes to sort.
2. Next, I’ll start copying with a good copy stand and lights using Nikon 610 with 60mm macro. I have decades of copying experience. Will blow dust off, flatten with glass as needed. I may toss some of the prints as I did when sorting to put in boxes. When ID is on back, will copy that, too. Will edit a limited number I think best and organize in relevant files, too.
3.When done, my plan is to send a thumb drive or two to each child, first cousin and first cousin’s kids. Prints will go to whoever’s in them or my choice. My goal is to have very few for our heirs or assigns to deal with.
4. Same goes for family papers only of genealogical or historical value. Note: papers relating to a living individual will only go to that person. I have a stand-alone scanner that produces pdf files for most of these.
5. Others down the line can edit photos of their choice and deal with inevitably changing photo and document formats.
6. Suggestions and improvements welcome!
Reminds me of a DVD shelf stand we have. The vertical pieces keep things from falling over.
So did a friend of mine in the summer of ‘65.
Be sure to wear glasses as you lean over the mortar and pestle when your black powder goes off. Immediate hospitalization with a salve to prevent scarring results in skin as clear and smooth as a baby’s butt.
Next question?
Re film. I have Nikon FTns from ‘69 & ‘71, plus an FM & FE, the latter two for less bulk and weight.
Sold my two F100s which I loved and went to after it was obvious that I couldn’t focus like I used to. A part of me wishes to still be using a F100 with digital undeveloped.
However, I had plateued until getting my first digital camera. The instant feedback from the camera screen and understanding from using editing programs have made a profound difference in my skills and enjoyment. I feel like I learned more in the last 15 years than in the previous 30!
Dear CHG CANON,
Thanks for this film set, but more importantly for sharing your skill and knowledge over many topics. I appreciate your cheerful responses to those of us who are not always our optimal selves. More than from any other responder, I’ve forwarded, saved, and printed out more from you.
I bought my first 35m camera, a Mamiya-Sekor w/fixed approx 40mm lens, with my first pay check in June 1969. After dropping it, I paid $82 to repair my $126 camera. The guys at the Quantico base photo lab said Nikon was the most rugged camera, and since I didn’t expect my clumsiness to change, I’ve stuck with that brand ever since.
But, as you frequently illustrate, the image is the object and skill can get a craftsman there with different tools.
Thanks again for taking the time to write clearly and concisely on technical topics.
Ft Jackson where you trained is near Columbia, SC. The one I mentioned is Civil War era in Savannah.