Posts: John_F | Ugly Hedgehog

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

Dec 13, 2015 16:47:02 #

This Abstract Image Test Will Determine Your Dominant Personality Trait

I got "Your answers reveal that kindness is your most dominant personality trait. You are very sensitive to others and rarely have a bad thing to say about anyone. People are constantly impressed by your thoughtfulness. If someone is having a bad day, you always seem to know how to make it better."

Me thinks I outfoxed the calculator. I was hoping for Grouch.

Dec 13, 2015 16:29:19 #

John_F wrote:

Did that URL in my post not work for you. The 'reserve' price of $199 seemed too low to buy much quality. I have checked all my usual sources and none feature it. I am one of thise people who insist on 'holding' and 'trying' before shelling out the shekels.

I need to eat some crow here. When I said $199 I thought that was the price. Later when I searched their web site I saw the price was one buck under 1700 bucks. That way beyond my needs. In fact, looking at all sorts of sales outfits it is clear at my price range I am down to point & shoots if anything.

Dec 13, 2015 14:15:49 #

lev29 wrote:

John, br br I suggest you always scrutinize a URL... (show quote)

https was created for security purposes. Below is a quote from Wikipedia:

HTTPS (also called HTTP over TLS,[1][2] HTTP over SSL,[3] and HTTP Secure[4][5]) is a protocol for secure communication over a computer network which is widely used on the Internet. HTTPS consists of communication over Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) within a connection encrypted by Transport Layer Security or its predecessor, Secure Sockets Layer. The main motivation for HTTPS is authentication of the visited website and protection of the privacy and integrity of the exchanged data.

Dec 13, 2015 12:19:24 #

Rongnongno wrote:

I have no problem with the 'wait and see'. But to... (show quote)

I am not disputing your remarks, but do you have some sources of information about this technology. I would like to get educated.

Dec 13, 2015 12:01:56 #

Rongnongno wrote:

This is not toy. It looks like a toy, described like a toy, but uses a proven technology to enhance details and depth of field.

Do use the URL tags.

Dec 13, 2015 11:44:05 #

I am seeing ads for a camera that has multiple focal length lenses that all shot a scene and the camera blends them to make one image. Sounds like a toy but not toy-priced. Comments. Link below.

http://light.co/?utm_source=fbads&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=WCA_AllVisitors_7D_All_Demo_Mobile&utm_content=fb_ad02_HP_reservecopy1

Dec 13, 2015 11:37:50 #

Yet another BBF question

On the Sony a6000 camera there is a C1 button just a bit right of the shutter button, which would be in a natural index finger position. I have toyed with macking it a top button focus, TBF, button. But is has a Focus Mode default assignment, which one might want to keep. I have never liked the half-press shutter button deal. I am a left hander.

Bird Identification Please

Dec 12, 2015 20:15:30 #

(Photo Gallery)

RichardSM wrote:

If it were an Albino wouldn't it have the pink eye's?

Wouldn't have to, often but not always.

Dec 12, 2015 14:11:07 #

Lens Hood for Indoor Photography

srfmhg wrote:

This will be acting. There will be no audience since no photography is permitted during actual performances. It will be dress rehearsal photos only. I didn't plan to use flash except maybe for individual portraits before the performance. Which lens do you think best for portraits - the 35mm 1.8, the 18-300 or the 70-200 2.8? I will take 2 cameras.
Thanks to John F. for the metering advice.

Will the house lights be on during rehearsal. If so, a lens hood might help to dilute the stage illumination. Is your granddaughter in a lead role, supporting role, minor role. In acting facial expression is as important as the lines and costuming, so your job is to capture her at just the exactly right moment. Your shutter finger will never beat that fleeting expression, so you might try to attend some early rehearsals. Hope you show us the masterpieces.

Dec 12, 2015 12:44:32 #

Lens Hood for Indoor Photography

Jim Bob wrote:

You have good sense which is more than I can say for those who advise to always use a lens hood.

Depending on the lens, the hood might be too large to fit a pocket; so the only practical way to lug it around is to put it on the lens.

Dec 12, 2015 12:32:49 #

Adjusting the Intous Pro Pen (small)

As Parkinsons seems to be 'at core,' do you have any therapy options?

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

Dec 12, 2015 12:09:33 #

Gmail is Looking Out for Me

I this past week had a Gmail problem raise its ugly head on my MacBookPro (late 2011 machine running OSX 10.7.5 Lion, 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7). In the left-side panel of accounts and mail boxes the Gmail right side icon was a squiggly bar and clicking it did nothing. I had earlier changed my Gmail password from this iPad Air 2, I thought that was the problem. From Settings/Email I tried setting the password to the new (really for the purpose of updating the Keychain) but got the error saying "connection failed." So I am flummoxed at this point. All other Google & Chrome facilities work.

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Dec 12, 2015 11:58:41 #

My 5 cents

robertjerl wrote:

The problem is that many don't have the mindset th... (show quote)

This is a most thoughtful reply to OP and it suggests the Hog should consider a FAQ section constructed from the most informative replies to the common questions. I have noticed that B&H has been including guides to variois generalized subjects, not unlike the recent guide to stylish cameras, which was a fun read.

Dec 11, 2015 17:52:33 #

Lens Hood for Indoor Photography

One thing about stage lighting is that it is usually bright enough to not need any auxilliary illumination. Any added light would brighten the audience and will surely be some 'baldie' to make glare. I would set to spot metering so that only the stage illumination counts.