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Sep 4, 2021 18:14:38   #
Common in Texas and western states. Nobody likes them. Trick is to get the wire as straight as possible before "stabbing" gate post into the bottom loop. Then bear hug the fixed post and the upper part of the gate post while using your third hand to drop the always-too-short wire loop around the upper part of the gate post. There is a colorful vocabulary that attends this exercise. Been there. Done that. Got the scars to prove it.
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Nov 24, 2020 11:24:39   #
Yes! I'd like that as a companion to my long-retired Rollei-35.
Happy to pay postage.
Thanks,
carl.kunath@suddenlink.net
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May 24, 2016 23:04:44   #
Papa j wrote:
Hi all we are taking a river cruise from Paris to Prague this July I would like some suggestions on photo gear to bring. I shoot with a nikon d 7000 and a d 750 and a long list of glass 50 mm 60, 24-70 35-70 ,80-200, 18-270,18-105, 70-300, 24-120. Your help is always appreciated

Thanks
Joe


This question is one of the many variations of "what lenses should I take to . . . ."
There is no single good answer except "take only what you need to enjoy the trip."
That said, I am a long-time Nikon user with a big collection of lenses. What I choose for a river cruise is far different than my choices for Jeep trip (with a few short hikes) to the Moab, Utah area. I take a lot in the Jeep but, as time passes, I take fewer (and lighter) items in my day pack.
Here's what worked for me on my last two major outings:

To Europe on a river cruise (with daily land excursions) from Amsterdam to Budapest plus overland to Prague, and
To South America on a land itinerary from Lima to Arequipa to Puno to Cusco to Machu Picchu:

Nikon 7100
Nikkor 18-140mm
Sigma 10-20mm
Nikon P7700 (28-200mm)

Did I occasionally wish for a longer lens? Yes, but not too often.
Did I occasionally wish for a faster lens? I allow the Nikon 7100 to auto range from ISO 100 to ISO 800. That, plus a few stops of Image Stabilization and bracing on something is sufficient for all but the most extreme situations. The Nikon P7700 has an f/2.0 lens and is probably best used at less than ISO 800. Like the AE card, I rarely leave home without it.

I do dream about a 10-200mm f/2 made of something light enough that I can carry it all day. (Did I mention affordable?) I continue to dream but make practical choices based on what I am willing carry for a long walk uphill on a hot day.

Tripod? No, but I do occasionally use a small bag about half filled with dry rice.

I am happy with result of those choices. In the interests of full disclosure I'll reveal that I plan a month-long back-pack trip to Peru, Bolivia, and Chile. For that, I'll be taking a Sony 6000 mirrorless with a 10-18mm Sony and a 16-70mm Zeiss/Sony. Everything will be carried on my back. The heavier, bulkier DSLR stays at home.

Good luck with your equipment selection and have a wonderful trip(s).

===Carl
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Jan 28, 2016 10:09:32   #
I'll buy the Kelby Books.
How would you like to be paid?
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Dec 2, 2015 14:00:25   #
Is your Nikon Super Coolscan 4000 for sale?

Is it complete with the modules for scanning film strips and single cut frames?

What are you thinking for a price?

Thanks,
===Carl
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