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Aug 19, 2012 10:35:24   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Can we get some help with the "I need help" postings
I occasionally need some help and I think once I might have given some. My problem is that unless it says Canon or Lightroom I'm too curious to NOT open it. Then I find myself reading a bunch of stuff I'm not interested in, but keep reading anyway. Its a character defect. If the title says Nikon or Photoshop, I'm all over it.
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Aug 16, 2012 23:58:21   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Nikon D7000
When I got my D5000, it had the two kit lenses (18-55 and 55-200) and scoffed because of all the plastic. But when I started using them, I found them to be really sharp, but because of the plastic, I switched to the 18-200. I love it, and its built like a tank, but I think the kit lenses are sharper.
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Aug 7, 2012 12:22:10   #
(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))
Military Pay
I have seen the pay charts, and in some ways they are fantasy. If anyone can rise from E-1 to E-7 in two years, I suspect he can also walk on water. There is a requirement for time in grade and appropriate skill level for promotion. (anyway in the Air Force). My sister-in-law is one of the few female Command Sargent Majors in the army (E-9) with over 30 years of service. I don't begrudge her the pay she gets, as her responsibilities are "vastly" greater than that pay level as a civilian.
I joined the Air Force at age 19, at $80.00 a month.
tschmath wrote:
I have a question for current military.

According to military.com, an 18-yr old kid fresh out of high school stationed in Mobile, Alabama makes $17,892 per year as an E1. In addition, he/ she receives $9244 in housing allowance, for a total of $27,732. Within two years, as an E7 he or she makes $32,138 plus $13,392 for a total of $45,530.

My question is this: Is it unusual to rise to an E7 within two years? While it isn't going to make someone rich, $45,530 a year ain't chump change. What rank will a typical recruit be after two years?

A military lifer who rises to an E9 (Master Sargent) can make as much as $87,732 plus $16,956 for a total of $104,688 after 38 years. Assuming a person does his or her 20 and out, that still comes in at $63,216 plus $16,956 for a total of $80,170. When you factor in free medical and the military pension plan, the salary ain't too bad.

That being said, I've always felt our military deserved higher pay. Or, they deserve higher pay when they are deployed to a war zone. Working at an Air Force base in the U.S. or Germany is a whole lot different than standing guard at a post in Fallujah. These soldiers should be compensated for the dangers they face as well as the time they are separated from their families. I salute the sacrifice that these people make.

Other than that, though, staying in the military is a choice. No one goes into the service to get rich, and no one goes in without knowing the salary. It's a great way for a kid to get some career training and on-the-job experience.
I have a question for current military. br br Acc... (show quote)
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Aug 6, 2012 12:22:24   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
problems after resizing for printing
I always wonder what to do with all the cat skins left over.
jeep_daddy wrote:
jackm1943 wrote:
CaptainC wrote:
Camera has nothing to do with it.

What Spectra said-

Simple. Open a new document in PSE9. Size it to 11x14.
Open your 9x11 image. Drag that image to the 11x14 blank canvas.

Send THAT in. Processor thinks it is an 11x14 - well, it is - it just has a lot of white.


I routinely place odd size images on an 11x14 canvas, but I just adjust the canvas to 11x14 after the image has been sized. The default, at least in CS5, is to center the image on the canvas. Didn't realize there was more than one way to skin this cat.
quote=CaptainC Camera has nothing to do with it. ... (show quote)


In Photoshop there are 20 ways to skin a cat. LOL
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Aug 6, 2012 11:37:19   #
(Introduce Yourself)
Hi there,
Welcome to the Hog. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do, but be careful, it may interfere with your classroom work!!!
Grannyma wrote:
It is so nice to meet you all. I am a novice at photography though I have been interested in it since I was a child. My grandmother was a photographer and processed her own film. Quite a lady she was. I live in North Central Arizona and can be very interesting to photograph. I have spent the last 4 years working on my Masters degree and now have time between my teaching to be more active in learning how to use my Nikon that my husband bought me at Christmas. Am excited!!! Thank you


:lol: :lol: :lol:
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Aug 5, 2012 12:23:18   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Buying new for Hong Kong Ebay sellers?
Blurryeyed wrote:
I was considering buying from a Hong Kong dealer but I would never turn to ebay to do that... After doing some research especially on how they handle warranty problems this is what I decided to probably be the best company to deal with...

http://www.digitalrev.com/

I ended up buying a used camera locally but were I to consider a grey market purchase I think that I would use these people..

You can also see them on YouTube as they have a lot of their own equipment reviews posted there....
I was considering buying from a Hong Kong dealer b... (show quote)


I,m puzzled. If the d800 is selling in this country for 3000, with full warranty, why would anyone pay 3500 from someone with a suspicious appearance?
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Aug 4, 2012 20:18:20   #
(Photo Gallery)
"Street" Photo.--Add Yours..
I guess I'm supposed to add text to get it to post.

Udorn Thailand circa 1967


Chiang Mai Thailand 1968

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Aug 1, 2012 18:07:14   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Dress Code for photo shoots
I have two nieces who recently got married. One spent a great deal of money on the photographer, and even though it was formal wedding with sit down dinner, he showed up in shorts and t-shirt. His photos looked the part. My other niece spent about the same, the photographer (woman) dressed in a nice black top and black slacks. Spoke very little, worked without a wrangler and got all the shots, quickly, and everyone in the party was happy. Guess how her pictures looked? Professional.
les_stockton wrote:
To me, the bottom line is this: you want to be recommended for the next job. You certainly don't want any bad marks in being evaluated. Figuring out what is the dress code for the event, the photographer should follow that within reason. If you do good work, you want to be recommended. You don't want someone saying, "well, the photos came out great but he stood out because he was dressed like a slob".
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Jul 30, 2012 13:57:59   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Photo shoot in Peoria?
Where's the OP? It would help if we knew what the shoot was, and where he is coming from?
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Jul 29, 2012 16:44:32   #
(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))
Only At WalMart
Harvey wrote:
I got to talk to the builder, creator, proud owner - he is an eccentric old fellow who lives waaaaaaaaaay back in the woods and claimed he wanted a motor home but did not have the money to pay for the poor gas mileage they got - claimed he got close to 20 mpg on this.


That's awesome!
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Jul 28, 2012 15:23:17   #
(Photo Gallery)
Teenage Daughter Modeling for Dad
I will refer all with teen or pre-teen daughters to google "Application to date my daughter". I posted it yesterday, along with a short story about my son-in-law and granddaughter.
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Jul 28, 2012 15:01:19   #
(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))
In the Beginning
I had that same thought
TchrBill wrote:
djmills wrote:
When the new patient was settled comfortably on the couch, the psychaitrist began his therapy session, "I'm not aware of your problem," the doctor said. "So perhaps, you should start at the very beginning."

"Of course." replied the patient. "In the beginning, I created the Heavens and the Earth..."


Obama is in therapy now? :D


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Jul 28, 2012 14:58:39   #
(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))
Only At WalMart
I'm glad you posted this. I give the guy a lot of credit for working with what he had. The only thing I didn't see, was... DUCT TAPE!
Harvey wrote:
Spotted this a while back - just got thru laughing enough to type & post it. Real back woods ingenuity went into this.


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Jul 27, 2012 17:32:21   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
70-200 Nikkor w/1.4 teleconverter or Tamron 200-500?
Did I miss something. When did Zeiss start making Nikon lenses?
francesca3 wrote:
mawyatt wrote:
The Nikon 200-400mm is certainly better at a cost of $6750. The Sigma 50-500mm OS is called a Bigma and costs $1660. Is the Nikon a better lens, no doubt, is it worth 5 grand more than the Sigma? You must decide this. In my case I am not a pro, and could not justify the extra 5 grand.

I used the Bigma at the Sebring ALMS Races in March and was delighted with the results. With the extra 5 grand I have on order a D800 (on order since March, so maybe I'll see it in 2012!) and Nikon 24-70 F2.8 to go along with my Nikon 70-200 F2.8 VR.

BTW if you do some research on the Tamron vs. Sigma long lens, the general opinion is the new Sigmas are better. Sigma also has the 150-500mm OS for about $900 after a $100 discount, this is a very good value. MT Shooter here has this lens and has some very good results
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Yeppers, wish I had that kind of money. All of my lenses but one (the Tamron) are Nikkor because of the Zeiss glass, superb.
Thanks for the advice.
quote=mawyatt The Nikon 200-400mm is certainly be... (show quote)
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Jul 27, 2012 12:45:18   #
(Photo Gallery)
She thinks she's ugly
wtompkins wrote:
Thanks all for your very nice comments!

After looking at these pics, she herself said "maybe I should look into a modeling job". So, her confidence is really growing daily with all the compliments she's gotten since her braces have been removed. She starts 10th grade in September, and all the boys I'm sure will be "ga-ga" over her; however, our rule is that she can't date until she's 16.... and she thinks we are SO MEAN because of this (among other things, of course! LOL).
It's really nice to see her so happy with herself lately :)
Thanks all for your very nice comments! br br Aft... (show quote)


You are faced with the same decision as I was many years ago. The solution is a shotgun. I suggest you google "application to date my daughter". I believe it was written as a spoof, but it has many valuable suggestions.
I have a couple of beautiful granddaughters. Two boys came to visit one of them, and they adjourned outside and down the street a bit. After awhile, my son-in-law got nervous, and when he looked out, the kids were kind of hiding behind a parked pickup truck. He got his shotgun, turned on the porch light, and when he was sure they saw him, cocked the shotgun and stared at the kids. The boys left, and granddaughter was inside within seconds.
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