Posts for: zgirl
Sep 11, 2017 19:38:47 #
ChrisT wrote:
Yes, I've noticed that. In fact, one of mine was moved to General Chit-Chat ... and there it can stay ...
I won't respond to it, anymore ... doing so - just provokes them more ...
I won't respond to it, anymore ... doing so - just provokes them more ...
ChrisT,
No offense intended, but it seems you have waded into a group of folks that have an ebb and flow that works for them. There is a sharing of information, some friendly ribbing and vast amounts of valuable information that flows here.
I am a motorcyclist and the little dust ups here remind me of tire and oil threads or the dreaded Harley vs. BMW vs. Kawi, vs. the rest of the industry.....
Just my take on things.
YMMV
Sep 11, 2017 19:22:40 #
dave_roe wrote:
I have heard the same question about Pentax for ye... (show quote)
Apologies; I agree with THIS statement and intended to respond to this post!
As stated earlier, I am new to the forum and the response links are oriented differently.
Sep 11, 2017 19:12:28 #
I am new to this forum, but it seems there have been a wee bit of antagonistic posts recently.
It's a lot like living with my siblings when I was young....
If you ignore them they get bored and move along unless there is another motive to the activity.
It's a lot like living with my siblings when I was young....
If you ignore them they get bored and move along unless there is another motive to the activity.
Sep 11, 2017 19:00:02 #
ChrisT wrote:
Bebu .... br br The comment you made seems to imp... (show quote)
Good information here!!!
Aug 15, 2017 08:41:28 #
What a handsome fellow! You can see the confidence and security he feels now.
There is a special place in heaven for people like you that open your hearts and homes to our animal friends in need.
There is a special place in heaven for people like you that open your hearts and homes to our animal friends in need.
Aug 13, 2017 10:19:18 #
I still have my K1000 (AOCo) and my first DSLR was a K50 that I passed on to my husband as I worked up the camera ladder. They are still great cameras.
Here is an interesting article about the K1000.
https://www.adorama.com/alc/0008069/article/Featured-User-Collectible-Camera-The-Pentax-K1000
Here is an interesting article about the K1000.
https://www.adorama.com/alc/0008069/article/Featured-User-Collectible-Camera-The-Pentax-K1000
Jul 16, 2017 17:25:22 #
Welcome! I am fairly new here also. Lots of information and help to be found here.
Please send us pictures of your beautiful state. Colorado is on my bucket list!
Please send us pictures of your beautiful state. Colorado is on my bucket list!
Jul 16, 2017 17:08:45 #
I have been using SmugMug for years. I used a free website back in the day. They made a major change and I lost a lot of links to some motorcycle forums where we had photo tags, dinner rides, etc. posted. Nothing really artsy, just P&S pics for the most part but I had to load the ones we really wanted to keep on the forums on SmugMug and re-post.
I heard that Photo Bucket was hosting at no charge and recently made a change. They required subscribers using their service to post on 3rd party websites to upgrade their account. If my understanding is correct, the upgrade was to the tune of about $400.00 / year. They broke existing links to pictures in those forums and YEARS worth of ride reports, motorcycle upgrades, repairs, goofy rally pics, etc. were just GONE. That certainly led to a lot of unhappy campers.
Be careful of "free" services.
I know a lot of folks that like Shutterfly, but read the agreement carefully. Last time I read through it looks as if they can do anything they like with your pics.
I heard that Photo Bucket was hosting at no charge and recently made a change. They required subscribers using their service to post on 3rd party websites to upgrade their account. If my understanding is correct, the upgrade was to the tune of about $400.00 / year. They broke existing links to pictures in those forums and YEARS worth of ride reports, motorcycle upgrades, repairs, goofy rally pics, etc. were just GONE. That certainly led to a lot of unhappy campers.
Be careful of "free" services.
I know a lot of folks that like Shutterfly, but read the agreement carefully. Last time I read through it looks as if they can do anything they like with your pics.
Jul 7, 2017 15:56:23 #
Thanks all for your replies.
I will experiment and see what happens. There is always the option of returning the teleconverter if the results are truly awful images.
As stated earlier; many of my subjects have feet and wings also. :-)
I will experiment and see what happens. There is always the option of returning the teleconverter if the results are truly awful images.
As stated earlier; many of my subjects have feet and wings also. :-)
Jul 6, 2017 20:06:00 #
Jul 6, 2017 18:11:38 #
Hi All,
I recently purchased a TC-201 Teleconverter for around $40.00. I know that this is not a very popular teleconverter, but for $40.00 bucks I thought I would try it. I have an older Nikon and lenses as well a newer Nikon body and lenses.
I also have an older Pentax K1000 and lenses, but I have not really considered using them with this device yet.
I downloaded a chart of the lenses that are compatible. I have taken some test shots with a couple of lenses and I am beginning to figure out what settings I need to use, but an actual instruction manual for this model would be really helpful. Nikon downloads netted nothing for this model.
I have spent a lot of "$ searching capital" on the internet with sparse results. It appears to be the Phantom of Teleconverters.
Does anyone have experience with this device?
Any suggestions, advice or poking sticks at the newbie are welcomed.
Thanks!
I recently purchased a TC-201 Teleconverter for around $40.00. I know that this is not a very popular teleconverter, but for $40.00 bucks I thought I would try it. I have an older Nikon and lenses as well a newer Nikon body and lenses.
I also have an older Pentax K1000 and lenses, but I have not really considered using them with this device yet.
I downloaded a chart of the lenses that are compatible. I have taken some test shots with a couple of lenses and I am beginning to figure out what settings I need to use, but an actual instruction manual for this model would be really helpful. Nikon downloads netted nothing for this model.
I have spent a lot of "$ searching capital" on the internet with sparse results. It appears to be the Phantom of Teleconverters.
Does anyone have experience with this device?
Any suggestions, advice or poking sticks at the newbie are welcomed.
Thanks!
Jun 15, 2017 09:05:05 #
Enjoy! I purchased my Pentax K-50 in white and really enjoy it. It was my introduction into DSLR photography and was a lot of fun to learn!
Jun 11, 2017 18:17:50 #
Mr. Shapiro,
You speak the words of a mentor.
I am taking the (huge, scary) step to transition from one career to another and I value your shared experience and wisdom. I have a feeling that the past 30+ years w/ a large family-owned business, government work for a few years in CA and 21 years with a large corporation will help me with the "door knobs" I WILL encounter.
I have been studying, taking courses and developing business plans for the past few years and I am in the process of putting my money where my mouth is with an LLC. My husband and friends have been a huge source of encouragement and very supportive.
I have the privilege of receiving advice from a successful pro photographer in this area and it has been so helpful.
The old adage of God giving us two ears and one mouth is so true. We should listen twice as often as we speak.
Thank you for sharing so I could listen.
You speak the words of a mentor.
I am taking the (huge, scary) step to transition from one career to another and I value your shared experience and wisdom. I have a feeling that the past 30+ years w/ a large family-owned business, government work for a few years in CA and 21 years with a large corporation will help me with the "door knobs" I WILL encounter.
I have been studying, taking courses and developing business plans for the past few years and I am in the process of putting my money where my mouth is with an LLC. My husband and friends have been a huge source of encouragement and very supportive.
I have the privilege of receiving advice from a successful pro photographer in this area and it has been so helpful.
The old adage of God giving us two ears and one mouth is so true. We should listen twice as often as we speak.
Thank you for sharing so I could listen.
Jun 11, 2017 11:41:01 #
I love my Pentax K-50. When I began shooting digital (starting with a Canon pocket camera) and resurrected my dormant love for photography, I bought a K-50 before adding a Nikon to my ever-growing collection of equipment.
I still love it. It is light and takes great pictures. I have not experienced any reliability issues and as noted above, my old lenses from my days with the K-1000 work with the K-50.
Here is a review:
https://www.dpreview.com/products/pentax/slrs/pentax_k50
I still love it. It is light and takes great pictures. I have not experienced any reliability issues and as noted above, my old lenses from my days with the K-1000 work with the K-50.
Here is a review:
https://www.dpreview.com/products/pentax/slrs/pentax_k50
Jun 4, 2017 19:10:01 #
bdk wrote:
Gatlinburg and Pigeon forge are a gigantic tourist trap. I was going to recommend a great waterfall, but Ive learned the whole side of the
mountain had burned , the waterfall is still there but the scenery , not so good.
mountain had burned , the waterfall is still there but the scenery , not so good.
We will be visiting the area soon.
I wonder if this may be a great opportunity to document the healing process. A waterfall is an excellent place to do that.