Posts for: TriX
Apr 11, 2024 23:27:14 #
imagemeister wrote:
Dude, You do not understand - the EXTENDER will slow the AF irregardless of the f-stop or the light ..... especially because the 300 f4 IS is so old and not a series II lens AND, because the Tamron is a MUCH newer lens than the Canon 300 f4 - even at f6.3 the Tamron will probably have better AF - of course I cannot prove this - but I cannot dis-prove it either - and, neither can you. One thing for sure, the Tamron will be easier/lighter to manage.
The weight difference is trivial (55 grams) and even with the extender the difference is minor. As far as IQ, I’d take the older L series prime from Canon over a 4:1 zoom from Tamron any day regardless of age - many of the older L series primes are great glass . At 300mm, it’s ~1-1/2 stops faster and at 420, it’s still ~ half a stop faster. As far as 1 stop from the extender making a noticeable difference in AF speed, I don’t buy that - it’s a little faster than the classic 300 f2.8L which is a great sports lens. Plus the poster already has the 300.
Apr 11, 2024 23:14:46 #
SteveR wrote:
I have a 2007 Lexus GS350 which I've had serviced ... (show quote)
We’re on our 3rd Lexus since 1993 - this one is 16 years old and NOTHING has ever failed. I used the dealer on all 3 until out of warranty, and I couldn’t have been happier. These are great automobiles. IMHO, Toyota is making the best cars in the world.
Apr 11, 2024 19:51:01 #
I’ll just mention on this “Zombie” thread that Toyota (and every other new car I’ve owned) does reccommended changing the brake fluid periodically. Personally other than oil/filter, tires, brake pads, battery and wiper blades (which is the bare minimum), I recommend changing the coolant, brake fluid and ATF every 60k miles. It’s also not a bad idea to change the plugs, not because it will make any difference in performance (due to modern ignition), but so they won’t corrode into the aluminum head. Proactively, I also change the serpentine belt maybe at 75-80K and keep the old one, if not cracked, in the trunk, along with a wrench to relieve the pressure on the tensioner to change it - that’s one of those things that can potentially leave you on the side of the road. Same with radiator/heater hoses >100K/10-12 years. All this assumes you plan to keep the car for quite awhile rather than run it slowly into the ground.
Apr 11, 2024 16:15:37 #
lbyrdee wrote:
It’s a 300mm 1:4 L IS. Boy I would love this prime to go further, especially with football! My pics are better earlier in the season because of available light. With the progression of the Fall season, I lose the light fairly early and our stadium is old and outdated with insufficient field lights. I continually adjust my settings and do occasionally get a good pic but always delete a bunch. I’ll research this 2x converter. I am not familiar with it but will enjoy learning about it.
I’d certainly also consider the 1.4x EXII or III as well - only 420mm but also only 1 stop of light lost (f5.6) vs 2 stops and f6.8 for the EX 2.0 if low light can be an issue for you. Both are compatible with your 300mm f4
Apr 11, 2024 14:32:52 #
BebuLamar wrote:
I just want to keep old things working. I do service old machines. Sometimes the factory I used to work for need my help fixing their DOS and Win95 machine working. They pay me OK. But mainly I like to keep things working. If something breaks I junk it. But I hate to see things in perfect condition throwing away.
I can try the card on another machine but at this point I am quite sure that it's the card limitation.
I can try the card on another machine but at this point I am quite sure that it's the card limitation.
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Apr 11, 2024 11:45:28 #
BebuLamar wrote:
Not the bios for the workstation needs update. The bios for the SATA interface card needs update. But oh well, since Adaptec doesn't release the update I will pass. Don't need it any way.
Maybe, maybe not. The test would be to try the card and drive in a later machine (if you have one, care enough, and there’s a driver available)
Here’s the question: why are you running an XP machine? To support legacy SW or HW?
Apr 11, 2024 11:28:26 #
Juy wrote:
BS this is simply not true.
👍👍
Apr 10, 2024 21:28:28 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Re the cover page, doesn't the revised (revised again) digest have the option to search by section - upper left hand corner? If viewing as-is, how many topics are presented as opposed to the old, old way?
If you are logged in, the digest shows topics from only the sections to which you're subscribed, right? That's what I see when I click on latest digest at bottom of this page, and is what I remember from olden days.
If you are logged in, the digest shows topics from only the sections to which you're subscribed, right? That's what I see when I click on latest digest at bottom of this page, and is what I remember from olden days.
Since you don’t use the digest, the “issue” doesn’t affect you and doesn’t seem relevant. But to some of those that do, the change is a negative, and diminishes their enjoyment and time on the forum, period.
Apr 10, 2024 12:26:42 #
jerryc41 wrote:
It's hard to believe that it's been ten years since the MH370 disappeared. Last night, I watched a very good video about it by Mentour Pilot on YouTube. He's a commercial airline pilot from Holland (I think), and he know what he's talking about. This is the most technical, detailed report I've seen yet, and I've seen a lot of them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5K9HBiJpuk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5K9HBiJpuk
I really like this guy - I’ve watched dozens of his videos on UTube. He has some very technical videos on aircraft design and flying as well as detailed dissections of accidents.
Apr 10, 2024 12:24:21 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I've been using a larger, plug-in unit for years, but this little guy does the job. I haven't tested it for distance, but distance really isn't the point.
For $12 bucks, I got this battery-powered unit that sends an FM signal to a radio. I can connect it to an iPod or a cell phone and hear the music from radios in the house. It also works in the car.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BRSQ5MQ?psc=1&ref=product_details
For $12 bucks, I got this battery-powered unit that sends an FM signal to a radio. I can connect it to an iPod or a cell phone and hear the music from radios in the house. It also works in the car.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BRSQ5MQ?psc=1&ref=product_details
What’s the range Jerry?
Apr 10, 2024 12:05:54 #
imagemeister wrote:
The Tamron 100-400 is the lightest in the class an... (show quote)
Not fast enough for lots of indoor sports and you don’t need a FL that long. Fine for outdoor daylight sports.
One alternative - If the weight of the 70-200 is an issue, as it is for me after hours of shooting, a 135 f2L and carrying a 1.4EX II or III in your pocket cuts the weight substantially for indoor shooting and gives you options out to ~200mm @ f2.8. I use this combo for indoor sports when the 70-200 (which weighs 3lbs) gets to be a bit much.
Apr 10, 2024 12:01:35 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
With a full-frame EOS 6Dii, you'll probably want a lens that can get you to around 400mm to 'reach' midfield for soccer, football, similar. You can do with a 2x mounted to a used EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS II. You can find this lens at KEH.com today around $1000 with EX rating. Use the balance for a used copy of the Canon 2X EF Extender III Teleconverter.
👍👍 that would be my suggestion as well
Apr 10, 2024 11:37:46 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
I got a chuckle here. If you look at your "smile" emoji, it's actually a frown!
Re the cover page, doesn't the revised (revised again) digest have the option to search by section - upper left hand corner? If viewing as-is, how many topics are presented as opposed to the old, old way?
Re the cover page, doesn't the revised (revised again) digest have the option to search by section - upper left hand corner? If viewing as-is, how many topics are presented as opposed to the old, old way?
Damn - meant
It does, but the effect is not the same. In the old format (like a newspaper or magazine), there were top topics from many of the sections (I selected), which would often cause me to go to that section to view. Now, I start with the main section from the menu, work my way down through the posts, and then move to the next section in the list. By the time I get to buy-sell-trade, I rarely am interested enough to check the special sections as I would have in the old style. I know you never used the digest so this seems like a no op to you, but for me and others, it HAS had a negative effect on our time viewing the forum, especially the special sections.
Apr 9, 2024 20:35:30 #
The latest BIOS I see for your workstation is 1.22 rev A
Apr 9, 2024 18:55:12 #
BebuLamar wrote:
No I tried it with no partition. All other drives I tried have no partition when I started. But I can do that. I don't think it would work. When the SATA bios boot it doesn't care what kind of partition is on the drive.
Then I’m out of ideas unless there’s a BIOS upgrade available.