Posts for: Mark1948
May 11, 2017 02:13:39 #
May 11, 2017 02:08:07 #
Once upon a time the highest praise was to say someone had "a good eye". You my friend have a good eye. Thanks
May 3, 2017 12:38:43 #
I've used both my Andrid tablet & phone at different times by way of an app called 'DSLR Controller'. It works either wireless or over usb cables.
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May 1, 2017 18:10:27 #
May 1, 2017 18:08:36 #
Although its' no substutute for a desktop w/a good monitor, having recently bought a Surface Pro w/max HDD & memory, its great for use on the road but I do wish it had more than 1 usb port.
May 1, 2017 14:48:57 #
May 1, 2017 13:36:31 #
Once upon a time my hands/fingers knew their way around my cameras without a first or second thought. Postprocessing presents a wonderful whole new world of possibilities for me. Still fumbling but, with the help of fellow hogs enjoying the adventure. Thanks all.
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May 1, 2017 13:24:03 #
Thanks for asking. Some w/a Canon 15-85, others w/a Sigma 8-16.
Apr 30, 2017 22:16:46 #
Learning my way around a digital world decades after leaving a career in the film (stills only). ALL opinion/criticism, hopefully constructive are appreciated.
One HUGE mistake. In Death Valley, with amazing night skies overhead, spent a couple of hours trying to capture the stars with and without trails. My wife says I looked like I knew what I was doing. Felt like it too, that is until I got back to the hotel, uploaded to my laptop and realized that ISO had been set to 100 the whole time! I'd figured the previews were dark, because, well, it was dark! That's one mistake I won't make again. Anyway, thanks to all my fellow hogs out there.
One HUGE mistake. In Death Valley, with amazing night skies overhead, spent a couple of hours trying to capture the stars with and without trails. My wife says I looked like I knew what I was doing. Felt like it too, that is until I got back to the hotel, uploaded to my laptop and realized that ISO had been set to 100 the whole time! I'd figured the previews were dark, because, well, it was dark! That's one mistake I won't make again. Anyway, thanks to all my fellow hogs out there.
Apr 26, 2017 20:07:16 #
As a pro (years ago) I had all kinds of cases hard/rolling, soft, I customized my first few backpacks, back when I could backpack. These days I carry a single Canon T6s body. My walkaround lens is an 15-85. I also carry a Sigma 8-16-body & a Canon 70-300, a CF tripod plus various odds and ends. As taking a backpack off/putting it back on is just too cumbersome I decided to try a sling style back.
I started with an Altura, from Amazon. Although it was otherwise great and ended up going to my wife, I found it a little too small. Amazon also has a bag called a "QiPi" that's supposed to be bigger, but ended up being smaller than the Altura. I next tried the LowePro Slingshot AW202 (LowePro's Slingshot AW302 is even bigger) At first I thought the 202 was a little too big and so ordered LowePro's newest Slingshot 250AW which ended up being just a bit small for the 70-300.
At the end of the day, in addition to the Altura that went to my wife, I kept the LowePro Slingshot AW202 https://www.amazon.com/Lowepro-Slingshot-DSLR-Sling-Camera/dp/B0036AWR8E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493250060&sr=8-1&keywords=LowePro+slingshot. Having just returned from a short trip up US 395 along the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains and into Death Valley, I'm very pleased with my choice. Reviewing your post, it sounds like we're packing roughly the same items.
BTW: Can't say enough about build quality...
As I've gotten so much from UHH, I hope this helps. ENJOY
I started with an Altura, from Amazon. Although it was otherwise great and ended up going to my wife, I found it a little too small. Amazon also has a bag called a "QiPi" that's supposed to be bigger, but ended up being smaller than the Altura. I next tried the LowePro Slingshot AW202 (LowePro's Slingshot AW302 is even bigger) At first I thought the 202 was a little too big and so ordered LowePro's newest Slingshot 250AW which ended up being just a bit small for the 70-300.
At the end of the day, in addition to the Altura that went to my wife, I kept the LowePro Slingshot AW202 https://www.amazon.com/Lowepro-Slingshot-DSLR-Sling-Camera/dp/B0036AWR8E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493250060&sr=8-1&keywords=LowePro+slingshot. Having just returned from a short trip up US 395 along the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains and into Death Valley, I'm very pleased with my choice. Reviewing your post, it sounds like we're packing roughly the same items.
BTW: Can't say enough about build quality...
As I've gotten so much from UHH, I hope this helps. ENJOY
Apr 13, 2017 20:49:53 #
My tried-and-true approach involves closing my eyes, turning around in 3 or so circles before throwing a single dart board located somewhere in the next room. Never fails!
In truth I've got 2 bags, maybe 2 1/2 having outgrown my Altura sling bag I'm upgrading to a larger LowePro Slingshot 202 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017SODKZ2/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P56LYOG94570. I've also got a cheap carryall tool bag https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017SODKZ2/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P56LYOG94570 for a couple of bodies and various lenses with infinitely flexible padding/dividers made from Home Depot felt like carpet squares cut to fit taped and Velcro as needed.
A very personal choice. Good luck.
In truth I've got 2 bags, maybe 2 1/2 having outgrown my Altura sling bag I'm upgrading to a larger LowePro Slingshot 202 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017SODKZ2/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P56LYOG94570. I've also got a cheap carryall tool bag https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017SODKZ2/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P56LYOG94570 for a couple of bodies and various lenses with infinitely flexible padding/dividers made from Home Depot felt like carpet squares cut to fit taped and Velcro as needed.
A very personal choice. Good luck.
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Apr 11, 2017 18:24:22 #
Wondering if anyone else has experience with this app. So far, it looks like a pretty amazing cheap ($8) wired or wireless remote w/a wide range of programmable features. It's been in beta since about '13. Now running ver. 1.? & so, maybe still a little buggy but still worth a look.
Apr 6, 2017 02:46:27 #
Mar 28, 2017 02:12:58 #
Mar 28, 2017 02:03:38 #
Thanks for the post. Enjoyed the article.
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