Posts for: RichKenn
Aug 23, 2022 13:59:52 #
Good clean fun! The spark plugs don't have anything to do with it. We don't know what's inside the "Magnet" but I will guess it is a battery powered alternating magnetic field that induces voltage into the wires.
Aug 6, 2022 22:09:41 #
I have the 18-140 and find I take most of my pictures at 18. I like the extra width. It is a great lens.
Jul 20, 2022 15:55:42 #
I use the Nikon 18-140 almost exclusively. It is sharp as a tack and has a great telephoto range. And, it is not expensive. I bought mine used.
Jul 18, 2022 15:30:19 #
The 18-105 has been my go-to lens for years on a D7000 and D7200. I love it. Lenstest gives it high marks, too.
Jul 18, 2022 10:42:52 #
Jul 16, 2022 15:50:17 #
I can't believe all the wonderful responses I received! Thank you all so much. I have learned a lot. I have looked closely to all the circled spots and appreciate all the trouble you guys took. I tried the white paper test and could not see anything. My conclusion is that I wont bother to fix the problem until it gets worse. I only show photos in 300 ppi prints and I doubt these problem spots will show up in a 300 ppi print. Also, the friends and family who will look at them are not that critical. Thanks, again.
Jul 16, 2022 14:45:18 #
I pick up whatever is on the shelf at Wallmart for those photos.
Jul 15, 2022 16:30:29 #
Yes! You have all helped. Thanks so much. I will work on it.
Jul 15, 2022 15:29:16 #
I showed a picture in the Gallery recently and received a comment that it looked like I have a dirty sensor. I can't see it. However, I do have macular degeneration so I don't see too well. I have blown the picture up to 700% and can't see anything that looks to me like dirt. So, my question is, what does dirt look like? How can I confirm his diagnosis?
Jul 15, 2022 15:17:32 #
twowindsbear wrote:
AN ND filter or even a PL filter would have been 'sunglasses' for your camera and would have allowed a longer exposure or less PP'ing. Impressive image!
I did find an ND64 filter in the bittom of my bag. I will try it the next time. Thanks.
Jul 15, 2022 14:49:28 #
kpmac wrote:
I like it. I think your sensor needs cleaning.
Thanks. It is a recently "refurbished" camera and should be clean. I have macular degeneration and can't
tell.
Jul 15, 2022 14:09:07 #
Last night's launch of a space station supply mission was at an awkward time, 8:44 PM. It was not light enough for a daylit shot and not dark enough for a timed exposure. I went for the timed. I set the ISO at 100 and the f/ stop at 16. I only exposed for 70 seconds instead of the usual 120. Then, I had to reduce brightness by 2.6 EV in Elements RAW. The shorter exposure did not fill much of the 18 mm frame so I cropped it. It was a fun challenge.
Jul 10, 2022 14:28:16 #
Super pictures. I had a 1949 Packard that looked a lot like it and had exactly the same hood ornament. I loved that hood ornament. The rest of the car was nice, too. It had an automatic clutch operated by a vacuum cylinder so my left leg didn't have to move. I never saw that on any other car. Thanks for the memories!
Jul 8, 2022 14:48:34 #
I love the home Security sign. I have a friend with such a sign on his porch that says "Due to the high cost of ammunition, there will be no warning shot."
Jun 30, 2022 14:13:24 #
i DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT CANON LENSES BUT i WILL BET THEY DON'T MAKE ANY JUNK. i SUGGEST YOU CAREFULLY EVALUATE YOUR PICTURE TAKING TECHNIQUE. ALWAYS USE A TRIPOD AND REMOTE SHUTTER RELEASE WHEN POSSIBLE. SET YOUR ISO UP SOME, MAYBE TO 400 OR 800 SO YOU CAN HAVE A FAST SHUTTER SPED WHEN HAND HOLDING. DON'T WORRY ABOUT NOISE. THAT CONCERN IS OVERBLOWN. READ ALL YOU CAN ABOUT HOW TO FOCUS YOUR CAMERA. THERE MAY BE SOME TRICK YOU ARE MISSING. DON'T THINK SPENDING MONEY IS GOING TO HELP. GOOD LUCK!