Posts: suntouched | Ugly Hedgehog

I think all of us got the word out that Samys is a good place to shop in person and on the internet. Thanks for all the positive replies.

Sep 4, 2022 11:29:28 #

Nalu wrote:

I have really enjoyed purchasing in store from Samys at their various locations over the years. I typically find the staff very knowledgeable and friendly. I have used their Santa Barbara, Pasadena, Costa Mesa and Santa Ana stores. Never ordered on line.

I ordered the lens 9/1 and received it mid morning 9/3 (Sat). That's almost as fast as ordering in person :)

Sep 3, 2022 14:05:46 #

willaim wrote:

Good for you. I bought items from Samys in Pasadena. Their salespeople are very knowledgeable. Since you buy from them, are you charged California sales tax?

I checked. Tax was under 6% so it wasn't CA tax.

Sep 3, 2022 14:00:56 #

willaim wrote:

Good for you. I bought items from Samys in Pasadena. Their salespeople are very knowledgeable. Since you buy from them, are you charged California sales tax?

I don't know but I assume the tax is Az rate since it is shipped here. I'll check it out.Thanks.

Sep 3, 2022 11:14:39 #

Just wanted to let all know that I started ordering from Samys about 18 months ago when they had a lens or camera in stock and no one else did. I was amazed at the fast shipping and fast arrival time. I started ordering from them more often and have not been disappointed. I had the occasional to talk to customer service once and it was a positive call. Part of the reason for the fast delivery is because the merchandise comes out of S. California which is obviously much closer to me here in Az than NY. And they usually ship the same day the order is received. So if you live in the West you might want to give them a try. It's nice to have alternatives.

Sep 1, 2022 18:38:50 #

From The Top Of Long Canyon

Well done-
I like the changes in lighting from foreground to background and the clouds are the icing on the cake!

Sep 1, 2022 18:37:13 #

Which is Preffered & Why

All nice- first one is the most interesting, I like the exposure and contrast of the 2nd one and the third one has the least amount of interest- kind of bla.

Aug 24, 2022 09:28:19 #

A photograph of a photographer at sunset

Beautiful colors and great image. I think all you need is your phone camera!

Aug 24, 2022 09:25:01 #

Clouds in the Gunnison Valley

Very peaceful looking. I was just thinking that Arizona and Colorado have the most beautiful cloud formations.

Aug 22, 2022 09:58:53 #

Nikon vs Canon mirrorless

imagemeister wrote:

This is generally a good idea - except it only gets you to 600mm equiv. and you NEED to get to 840mm equiv. or MORE. I am not aware of a 1.4X extender that works with that lens ....

The new Canon RF 100-400 mm lens is compatible with both the 1.4 and 2.0 teleconverters as are the 600 mm and 800 mm f 11 lenses. With the 600 mm f 11 lens no T/C is necessary to get to 900 mm equiv focal length although a sunny climate is essential.

Aug 22, 2022 09:41:31 #

Nikon vs Canon mirrorless

linda lagace wrote:

I have an old D800 and only two lenses AF-S Nikkor... (show quote)

Linda- I have the Canon R6 and R7 cameras and am very happy with both. The auto focus systems on those cameras are excellent. When I first got the R6 I was using the Canon mount 150-600 mm lens with adapter and it worked very well. But that was a lot of bulk and weight with camera, lens, adapter. That may not be an issue for you but many switching to mirrorless are also trying to go smaller and lighter including me. The R7 is slightly smaller than the R6 but still very comfortable to hold. Both cameras have deep hand grips making them comfortable to hold for the long haul. Not knowing your budget it's hard to make a recommendation although there is something to be said for starting new with lens and camera rather than piecing together what you already have and making your next camera purchase primarily based on that. Especially if this is your "lifetime purchase".

Aug 13, 2022 10:56:30 #

Grass: Real or Plastic?

Zeroscaping and gravel are necessary in the SW if we are to preserve our water. We don't manage our resources well and drought has been an issue for many states for years now. And still the developers build new homes, removing most of the natural foliage and replacing that with plants and trees needing still more water. Check out Lakes Mead and Powell- they are at an all time low level and they are major reservoirs that provide irrigation and water to many areas. The Colorado River has been overused for irrigation and it is nothing like it use to be. California is an ecological mess with years of drought and fires. I don't know the answer but I hope someone does before our water resources are depleted.

Aug 13, 2022 09:43:56 #

Grass: Real or Plastic?

azted wrote:

As a continuation of the predicament the Nevada wa... (show quote)

Interesting. I'm not an advocate of plastic grass however with natural grass add the fertilizer used to green the grass and the pesticides used to kill weeds and insects including mosquitoes that multiply in the grass and where is the balance? In Arizona we grow gravel in our yards.

Aug 12, 2022 10:39:40 #

Nikon D7500

I bought the D7500 when it first came out. Such a furor because it only had one SD slot which was a deal breaker for many. I loved the camera and would have it today if the Nikon 500 mm PF lens had come available. I was using it with the Tamron 100-400 mm lens but wanted more reach. But after waiting a year for that lens I finally sold the camera and changed to Canon for the 100-400 mm lens with extender. Biggest mistake I made buying the Canon 90D camera although the lens was great. As soon as the R6 came out I sold the 90D and good riddance! As I look back through my photos taken with the D7500 I am still satisfied with the camera and lens combo. I don't think you will regret buying that camera.

Aug 12, 2022 10:30:36 #

UHH experiences with the 18-150mm kit lens?

The kit lens is fine- small, lightweight, decent image. It is not what I would have ordered but like you I found it was the only way to get the R7 camera right away. It is cheaply made with a plastic mount. You wouldn't want to take it out in inclement weather or bang or drop it.