Posts: BassmanBruce | Ugly Hedgehog

Thanks for Tripod and Head Advice

Be sure to post some pics soon!
Now, what can the Hogs help you spend your money on next?Lol

Jan 5, 2015 21:22:04 #

Lost in the time progression.

^^^^^^ Yes, I agree, great shot! ^^^^^^

That new Nikon gear appears to be in good hands.
Sorry for your loss.
Looking forward to more posts.

Jan 5, 2015 21:16:33 #

What's So Special About Gimbal Heads

MadMikeOne wrote:

The Nest gimbal head seems to be popular with many of the Hogs. Maybe ome of them will chime in on this with specific models. I know I am a bit confused.

I'm sitting here with the nest gimbal head and it has no model no. on it.
It is the only gimbal head they make that I am aware of.
Also, the exclusive US dealer for it is MTShooter, though it is available on Amazon at pretty inflated price.
I do have an invoice but it is 1300 miles and 100 degrees F. Away in Michigan.Lol!

Your link to MT's thread is spot on for me on why to have one, I'm very happy with it.
Hope that helps.

Jan 5, 2015 20:56:43 #

What's So Special About Gimbal Heads

BassmanBruce wrote:

I recently got the nest from MT and What I like is that once balanced I can rotate my A-77 and Sigma 150 - 500 on 3 axis' and the whole rig is gravity neutral. I just point and it stays. I usually lock it for shots, but no worries about something on the top swiveling down and banging on the tripod.

Haven't been out enough yet, but very pleased with the rig.

Oops, sorry I shoulda typed nest carbon fiber gimbal head, my bad.
I'm blamin it on old age! Lol! :oops:

Jan 5, 2015 19:49:20 #

What's So Special About Gimbal Heads

(True Macro-Photography Forum)

Jan 4, 2015 22:49:44 #

Sigma 150mm Macro Lens + 68mm of Extension Tubes

Very impressive shots!
What is the algae drop? I googled it and got no hits and the download while awesome, didn't clue me in?

Jan 3, 2015 21:36:35 #

(Links and Resources)

another Photo Club...

Kbrick wrote:

One place on the web I make it a point to visit is "The Canadian Geographic Photo Club site.

http://photoclub.canadiangeographic.ca/home/

Some of the landscapes are thrilling and the wildlife something else, I hold them as a standard to aspire to.

It's easy to see why, I bookmarked the site, thanks!

Dec 27, 2014 11:51:04 #

Photographic Don'ts

I got stupid and set my phone on the gunwale while trailering our boat, amazingly it stayed there 50 miles home. Never again.

Dec 23, 2014 21:38:59 #

One for the Macro Folks

Yikes!!!
What did you DO to that guy?!?
It's creepy, but it's darn good. :shock:

(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))

Dec 23, 2014 21:32:37 #

Father O'Malley

I really did laugh out loud at that one! :)
Thanks!

Dec 23, 2014 20:55:37 #

Stormy seaside rocks.

Jbat wrote:

Great shots. Almost made me seasick.

I hear ya! DOOK, your thread title is a bit of an understatement! Lol!
I like the shots, the people in 1&2 give a real sense of scale.

Dec 23, 2014 20:45:34 #

Mushrooms

I like all three, but I like #3 the best!
You obviously aren't afraid to get "down and dirty" for a good pic!

Dec 23, 2014 20:42:23 #

(Introduce Yourself)

Hobbyist out of control

Happy Holidays and Welcome to you from another hobbiest newbie.
Your three shots are great and show a good eye!
You might have gotten away from photography for a while but it sure hasn't left you!
I hope you kept all your old gear, those Minolta lenses are great, I have several I use on my Sony A-77.

Dec 22, 2014 22:51:33 #

Can you guess this nighttime view?

GregWCIL wrote:

You got it. I think I'll have to venture out some night when they are thick and try some natural light painting, lol.

Go for it! At my daughters challenge, I have tried many times,did ok here and there, lots of fun!

Dec 22, 2014 19:17:18 #

Tanks- a study in shapes & composition

Nice as usual Brent. My eye followed the stairs shadow and the stairs right to the top of the tank. Did I do good? Lol