Posts for: GerryER
Nov 11, 2023 14:01:00 #
rehess wrote:
Do you know how “AI” works? It comes from attempts to have computers follow ‘rules’ of ‘thinking’ as an expert does. In that sense it is “artificial” - it is not “real” thinking.
I realize that; that is what an algorithm is, a formula or "rule" to follow. And, now that I think about it, whoever comes up with the algorithm may prevent it from being intelligent. as well. ( I guess that would make it AU, artificial unintelligence.) :-)
Nov 11, 2023 13:14:54 #
rehess wrote:
As I said, lots of people don’t bother to use them. Many don’t use them around here. The Congressman from our District was killed in an auto accident. The news changed from ‘the other car was in the wrong lane’ to ‘her car was in the wrong lane’. They never did say whether her seat belt was fastened, but knowing her constituents as I do, I wouldn’t be surprised if none of the people in her car had bothered to fasten their seat belts {it was ‘just a short trip’ thru her district}.
It should be any adults choice as to whether you use a seatbelt or not. If you want to raise the odds of getting killed, that is your own business. Too many people and the gov trying to run everybody elses lives. JMO.
Nov 11, 2023 09:29:27 #
They should change the name from AI to IA, Intelligent Algorithm. That's all it really is, a computer algorithm , nothing "artificial" about it.
Dec 17, 2022 08:13:07 #
Would one of these help?
Nicama Dual Camera Vest:
Nicama Dual Camera Vest:
Jul 11, 2022 09:10:08 #
I've used Midwest Camera (midwestcamera.com). They are reputable and fast.
Jul 11, 2022 09:03:33 #
I have an OM-D E-M5 with 14-150 f4-5.6 and find it to be very sharp. It is a little pricey, but is a good all-around lens.
Jan 23, 2022 16:20:20 #
billnikon wrote:
You are correct, very well done grasshopper.
Maybe his camera can shoot around corners!!
Dec 18, 2021 13:03:25 #
GeneinChi wrote:
I call it a 75 because on my camera that’s what it is! And as hard as I try I can’t find anything to rhyme with it. I am so boring.
Maybe "The no jive 75."
Oct 17, 2021 08:30:09 #
Kudsu is edible. Problem is that it looks very much like poison ivy, so you don't want to get it confused if you are going to eat it!!
Oct 11, 2021 08:00:57 #
therwol wrote:
You missed the point. A digital file will be stay... (show quote)
No, you missed my point. "Everything has its limitations." You do the best you can to backup your data, but there is no guarantee it will last forever; nothing does.
Oct 11, 2021 07:38:02 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Many thanks for your info and encouragement, Dave. The question is, can we truly bring back old time photography if we don't have a wet darkroom? 
I took a year-long b&w film class in 1990. Sadly, I didn't keep many prints, even though I had a little darkroom (found a used enlarger to buy) and we did printing at the community college as part of the class.
I took a year-long b&w film class in 1990. Sadly, I didn't keep many prints, even though I had a little darkroom (found a used enlarger to buy) and we did printing at the community college as part of the class.
I don't have a separate darkroom, so improvised: https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-714400-1.html
I just like to fool with B&W; I have several film cameras. Everything is set up for 5x7 enlargements. Like I stated in my other post, once finished, I can roll my "enlarging station" out of the way.
Oct 10, 2021 08:55:06 #
jaymatt wrote:
Wow! That is an excellent idea. I wish I had seen this back when I was developing and printing.
I just occassionally fool with B&W 5x7 developing and can tuck this out of the way until needed.
Oct 10, 2021 08:40:19 #
For those of us that do not have a dedicated darkroom, I thought that this might be of interest. I took a rolling tool cart with a top cover and transformed it to hold my enlarger, chemicals, etc. The cover is held up by a bracket I made and holds the developing trays; remove the bracket and the cover goes down for storage. I can roll it where I want to do my developing and then move it out of the way when finished. Just thought it might give some ideas to others that don't have the convenience of a separate room. 
Oct 5, 2021 16:15:28 #
therwol wrote:
Archival quality? Having scanned thousands of co... (show quote)
...And your computer doesn't crash or your thumbdrive doesn't die... etc, etc, etc. You may have noticed, everything has its limitations.
Oct 5, 2021 07:39:28 #
Thank you for your input. I knew most of what you stated but was curious as to why it would not have any effect on the RC paper, when the emulsion side was placed on the plate. I assume it is because the RC paper doesn't "swell" enough to conform to the plate when pressed (squeegeed) to the plate and dried. I'm not looking for more work in the darkroom, just curious. I do have some fiber based paper and like to play with the older processes. Thanks again for commenting.