Posts for: chasgroh
Dec 21, 2020 12:16:41 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
How does that yarn go about "ifs and buts"?
...yanno, if I shot Canon I'd probably want to jump-in on anything Nikon, too.
Dec 20, 2020 17:03:20 #
goldstar46 wrote:
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...I think it was the "pinching pennies" comment that got me going, many of us are not sending equipment in for simple maintenence. Ordinarily I'm a live and let live kinda person.
Dec 20, 2020 16:20:01 #
goldstar46 wrote:
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One more point OR...
It is amazing that individuals will pay thousands for GAS, and pinch pennies on maintenance.
Agreed with you..... Cheap Insurance.
Cheers
GeoVz
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One more point OR...
It is amazing that individuals will pay thousands for GAS, and pinch pennies on maintenance.
Agreed with you..... Cheap Insurance.
Cheers
GeoVz
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Well, surely it's a good thing to let the pros do it, but when I see a dirty sensor in post processing I want that sensor cleaned *now!* Don't have the time, nor inclination to wait for the job to get done by someone else, especially if I need that camera the next day. It's *my* equipment and I'll take care of it, thankyewveddymuch. Heck, I own a 12K tuba...I give it a bath and take care of the slides and valves myself, wouldn't think of burdening my repair guy with simple maintenence. I understand the caution from some, but I'm a hands-on tool person for life...for sure not "pinching pennies."
Dec 18, 2020 12:50:22 #
robirdman wrote:
20 or 30 years ago is before companies were seriou... (show quote)
...inflation is the main culprit, can you not understand that? I spent the same amount they're charging for the D6 on my D5, the 6k for my D4 was 2012...a $500 markup in 8 years is not only reasonable, it's a deal. You're just baying at the moon (this comment includes your original post on a manual, which is easily stored as a pdf in *all* my devices)...I can see your point about close limiters, tho, but personally, I just keep mine at "Full" most of the time anyhow.
Dec 15, 2020 13:55:05 #
...angle of incidence and, the converse, the angle of reflection. The latter is the bug bear when shooting mirror/reflecting surfaces, and of course, it's produced by the former. I shoot all of my art (and for others at times) and have my lights set up roughly 45 degrees from the piece on either side. I also may have other light sources accent one factor or another, along with reflector(s). Here's an example...I use non-glare plexi over my prints which helps, especially when the work is on display (non-glare plexi is SUCH an improvement over glass...you don't see the person standing next to you, boogering the art, which is the subject!).
Dec 15, 2020 13:16:56 #
Good stuff!
Dec 15, 2020 13:15:04 #
I spray, when shooting wildlife or sports, and I *don't* pray; because I know I got it. I use the equipment to optimize different situations, as it's designed to do. I *like* gear that will allow me to succeed.
Dec 14, 2020 17:16:36 #
judy juul wrote:
Absolutely love the series and explanations!! 
Glad you enjoyed, Judy!
Dec 14, 2020 15:02:07 #
Kaskazi wrote:
Love the yellow trimmings - now Marilyn never had that!
...thanks, and some like it hot!
Dec 14, 2020 15:00:55 #
jdtonkinson wrote:
Great shots of the Snowy Egret.... Marilyn is very pretty.
...and she thanks you! (...actually, tho, I'm not sure it's a *she*lol)
Dec 14, 2020 12:57:39 #
...I call her Marilyn, as in Monroe. She landed right in front of me, posed for a bit, and then the breeze blew her dress up and she <sniff> left me...(couldn't miss on the bokeh...no way)
Dec 12, 2020 12:02:11 #
RCKBSL wrote:
I have used nothing but canon inks in a Pro-100 and 2600. I have never had ink clogs or any other problem caused by the in activity of the printer. I had continual problems with such things with Epson where they told me to run a test sheet weekly. Right now then I buy from canon I get 50 sheets of 13x19 paper free which helps defray the cost.
Haha...well, if you succumb to the hype you will run a test sheet weekly. I've owned Epson stuff forever and threw that idea out with the initial instructions...and haven't had a clog problem, even with my after-market inks. <shrug> YMMV, of course.
Dec 12, 2020 01:45:58 #
...very nice series (lovin' the feather treatment). I find gulls to be best lookin' flyers, along with terns...when I'm shooting surfers I'll hit 'em fast just to keep the ol' chops up!
Dec 12, 2020 00:09:22 #
I've converted an Epson R3000 to Ink Owl's carts with fine results. My Epson P800, however, is difficult unless I hack it (not so for the Europian models...*they* can use after market with impunity. Harrrrumph!) which I still may do. But, as another option, when my present supply gets low, I will use an Ink Owl tactic that will allow me to use larger, one-use, cartridges without trouble, which at my rate of usage will last prolly until I leave the planet.
Dec 10, 2020 14:32:17 #
chasgroh wrote:
I have a Epson P800 and I use max width paper (17") cut at 25" to get my 25x16's, and like Bill says, I trim the 1/2" border down a bit for my framing (which I create). I lose maybe 1/8" of the image in the translation because the frame overlaps that much, but that's in the plan. <shrug> On a 24x16 I feel that's an acceptable loss of image real estate...
...sorry, that should be "24x16's" (edit function timed-out)