I had that problem when setting up my D90 to LR. After much head-scratching it turned out to be the tether cable. I had bought a longer tether online that wouldn't work, tried the stock cable & it worked fine. I then tried another longer cable with success.

I thought I was a pretty good kayaker on Wisconsin water, but even in Sept. on the Colo. (low water,most snow melt over) pretty smooth section of river. I got my butt kicked. Found out at 59 I can still kick to shore with a kayak in one hand & a paddle in the other. Plus no crocs. to worry about! :)

No I don't stay dressed all night, but yes I keep a 950 12 ga. within reach. My son came home from the Marines on leave and said "you keep a loaded gun in here?" I replied yes what good would it be empty? I have a concealed carry but seldom carry as I don't see a need where I live. My wife asked why I got the permit, are you going to carry a gun around all the time now? I told her no, but I can.

Defiantly get a truly waterproof bag, not a dry bag. I used a dry bag sealed as well as could be on a kayak trip on the Colorado River a couple years ago. It was fine on the 1st 2 dunkings, but the 3rd, the force of the current opened the bag(well attached to the kayak) and drowned my D80 + lens :( Never came back to life. So waterproof is the way to go. Plus 1 or 2 orange float straps to snag it and add more buoyancy. No insurance (my home owners didn't cover) but was still able to sell it on e-bay for a decent price and upgrading was less costly. Hard lesson, fun trip :)

Going on vacation, just my wife & I to Tamarindo. I think I'll get a used Travel Angel also. Sounds like just the right item. I know it will a great time down there. I just don't want to be under prepared. I hope you & your trip turn out fantastic, have fun!! (We'll have to post some photos) :thumbup: :thumbup:

I'm going to be shooting some macro with a ring light too and heard it can be dark in the forest. 8-)

No, probably not. Will be getting a knee replacement about this time too. I take it you think that's too heavy of a model. :?:

Funny, I'm going to Costa Rica in March and have been looking at the

Benro A-0691+B00 Travel Angel Tripod Kit. I want to go Carbon fiber, but budget is tight. Plus 1 of the legs converts to a monopod. It's been a tough choice I haven't made yet as I have a multiple choices. :?

I got a 16 x 20 Metal print from Bay Photo of my sons pic. of downtown Chicago, an HDR he worked on. It was his last yr. of college and his last art show. It arrived 3 days before the show and they did a wonderful job. He Won the Jury's High Merit and I have a wonderful wall hanger. Not all photos should be metal, but you can tell , with a good eye if they are candidates. I also found Red River 80# Polar Pearl Plus to really add to a fine photo.

I'm glad I could help out in a round about way, but that's what the forum is all about. To help each other become better and more informed about what brings us joy !

Thanks, I'll Google it (where was I 15 yrs. w/o a good search engine) :roll:

Maybe you all on UHH can help me identify these screw on levers. I picked them over a series of auctions. The larger one came in a leather case. I think they go to lenses to ease in focusing, but can't find out what lenses. Any ideas? Thanks :mrgreen:

I too learned on a Commadore 64, my 1st computer. I remember in the early 80's I saved and bought it then invited my Brother in-law over to play with it. We hooked it up to my CRT TV, turned it on and Nothing ! All that showed was a blinking line. I called my brother and said it doesn't work, can you help. He told me I needed something called "software". I still laugh about it. I'ved leaned a lot since then and am still learning.

I too picked up a near perfect L308S for $30 at auction. It is a nice tool and has it's uses, mostly in my small studio w/strobes and checking meters on vintage cameras I buy & fix and sell as a side business (helps support my hobby) and I get to play with some great classic cameras. As with all tools a good meter in your bag is as important as any other optional tagalong you take on a shoot. Spark plugs come pre-gapped now, but I wouldn't do a tune-up w/o checking them with a feeler gauge. :lol:

I started out in the Boy Scouts with a Kodak Monitor Bellows camera for a Merit badge, early 60's. Pics. weren't very good, a 9 yr. old shooting birds on the feeder out the window. Got a badge though. I too progressed to a Miranda Sensorex SLR in the early 70's, then when I worked for the Forest Service I saved and bought a cutting edge compact OM-1 when they 1st came out. WOW was I proud! Ordered from N.Y, shipped to WY. Lots of wildlife & forest fires. Did some published work for a while, then real job, family, house etc. and dropped photography for many years (just family, 8mm kids, trips). I discovered Digital after seeing my brothers D80, WOW. I can do this. So I shoot a D90, couple VR lenses, and am setting up a small studio. I also buy & sell vintage cameras as a side business. All good, I make money and get to play with a lot of great cameras & equipment. I haven't done any money making shoots yet, but am heading there. I've gotten to help my son in his shoots (yes he makes money) and I'm proud to have introduced him to photography and watch him progress. He has the eye, and is on his way to a great career. :D :D