I have several external hard drives and have put Time Machine to two of them - one to back up my Mac computer and the other to back up my photos (Lightroom) hard drive. It works well, once you get it set up which is a little confusing to me. I also use Backblaze, which is extremely easy, and also manually back up my photos the old drag and copy method.

This is a great magazine for Canon users still publishing I've been getting for awhile. Check it out.
https://www.zinio.com/gb/photoplus-the-canon-magazine-m3747?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAwP6sBhDAARIsAPfK_wbr2SGHQReSP77CnFlxJfQgvYSY6CUDZp6-s6Czt_wq4vlchOwHVGAaAjONEALw_wcB

$360 includes shipping.

Selling my well-maintained copy of this excellent wide-angle lens that matches up well with Canon's 2.8 16-35mm but at about a third of the price. Includes original box, lens hood and rear cap. Photos are of the lens for sale. Here's some information from Tokina. Let me know if you have any questions.
https://tokinalens.com/product/opera_16_28mm_f2_8_ff/

My question whenever a freelance photographer gets a one-in-a-million shot like this that goes viral, that never gets answered, is did the photographer make any money off it?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/11/03/surfer-shark-photobomb/

that is a great shot! What is the shutter speed on that? A few years ago, we stayed at a house along Mission Beach and the first night we were there the surf lit up a few houses down by this system, and by the time I got there, all the surfers had left. I thought they'd go another night that week, but they never did. Interesting concept.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYVnEu860ec

agreed. It's a constant quandary. I'll do a story one day about a local retail establishment, or cover a soccer or baseball game the next, or look for wildlife. What bag I bring and how to get around efficiently, but carry the equipment to do the job, is not something I've been able to adequately address comfortably all the time.

another suggestion is to check out your local state and federal wildlife reserves. They're affordable and provide wonderful opportunities without the big crowds, in most cases.

thanks. Right now I access my Google Drive through the app, but you can access it without the app I'm surmising

thanks for that info. I want to keep using Google Drive to send big files to people, but I want to stop it from syncing everything automatically. It's really slowing down my system! What do I need to uninstall?

$950 shipped. Includes body, original box, manual, two batteries, charger, strap and 64 gb CF card. Plenty of life left, with 188,000 shutter count (400,000 max). Camera was recently cleaned and serviced at the shop and is still a solid workhorse.

This is the first camera in the Canon flagship 1DX series (general info below), but is still a great sports and overall camera. Thanks for looking.


Product Information
The Canon EOS-1D X DSLR is a powerful camera that can handle both high-resolution and high-speed photography. Built to last in rough conditions, this camera has an 18.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor. It will capture detailed high-resolution images like landscapes with precision and clarity. The autofocus system with 61 AF points allows you to easily focus on the right image area. You can go up to 14 frames per second (fps) to take pictures of high-speed activities like sports with great accuracy. The EOS-1D X will also shoot HD video. The CMOS sensor in the Canon EOS-1D X is full frame with gapless microlenses, which will help gather a greater quantity of light to ensure more details in the images you're shooting. The ISO range in this Canon device is from 100 to 51,200, which can be expanded to ISO 204,800. With these wide ISO options, you'll be able to control the noise or grainy quality in your images. The re-designed photodiode construction promotes less signal-to-noise ratio at higher ISO settings to resolve any graininess issues. By using advanced algorithms, the high-end Dual Digic 5+ image processors also play a role in cleaning up grainy pictures. As a result, photographers can easily get clean images even in low-light conditions and without advanced knowledge of ISO settings. The Canon EOS-1D X has an advanced 61-point AF system for auto-focus. With 41 cross-type points, you can setup the focus point by point. The camera will then use those points to better track the focal interest across images automatically. Also, the RGB exposure metering sensors monitor color and light in rapidly changing conditions. This process allows the camera to control shutter speed and lens aperture for optimum light entry into the device. Too much or too little light can ruin your image. These metering sensors lower the possibility of overexposed or underexposed images. With the AF system and the exposure metering, the Canon EOS camera will help you to take the exact type of picture you want to take. Like other Canon DSLR cameras, EOS-1D X has full HD video capability. It has 1080p, 720p, and 480p resolutions. It supports industry standard ALL-I, IPB, and H.264/MPEG-4 compressions. You can decide on the compression mode depending on your image quality and storage space needs. Also, the video files larger than 4GB are automatically split during recording. This feature will keep you safe from data corruption due to large file sizes and save you time during file downloads. For professional videographers and filmmakers, there is a time code option that will be helpful for post-production. During shooting, you can use the LCD screen instead of the viewfinder to monitor your scenes. The EOS-1D X has been designed for an ergonomic shooting experience. The weather sealing of this Canon device makes it ready for any type of challenging environment. It is compatible with Canon EF lenses. Attaching and detaching a lens from the mount is smooth and easy, and the buttons on the device are customizable to create ease of access. Overall, the Canon is an easy-to-use camera that provides high-end shooting performance for professional photographers and filmmakers.
Product Identifiers
Brand
Canon
MPN
EOS 1, 5253B002
UPC
0013803145410
Model
1D X
eBay Product ID (ePID)
110906489
Product Key Features
Color
Black
Battery Type
Lithium-Ion
Connectivity
USB
Features
1080p Full HD Movie Recording, Auto Focus, Digital Noise Reduction, Auto White Balance, USB 2.0
Screen Size
3.2 in
Series
Canon EOS
Type
Digital SLR
Maximum Resolution
18.1 MP
Dimensions
Depth
3.3in.
Height
6.4in.
Width
6.2in.
Item Weight
2.95lbs.
Additional Product Features
Exposure Compensation
-3 Ev to +3 Ev (In 1/3 or 1/2 Ev Steps)
Light Sensitivity
100-51200
Display Type
LCD
Sensor Type
Cmos
Manufacturer Color
Black
Sensor Resolution
18.1MP
Min Shutter SPEED
30 Sec
MAX Video Resolution
1920x1080
Additional Features
1080p Full HD Movie Recording, Digital Noise Reduction, Auto White Balance, USB 2.0, Autofocus
Camera Flash Features
Auto Flash
White Balance
Auto
Viewfinder-Field Coverage
100%
Focus Adjustment
Autofocus & Manual Focus
MAX Shutter SPEED
1/8000 Sec
Display Size
3.2in.
Still Image Format
Raw + JPEG
Exterior Color
Black
Microphone Type
With Built-In Microphone
Light Sensitivity MAX
50100
Flash Modes
E-TTL
Viewfinder Magnification
0.76x
Camera Type
Digital SLR
Lens for Sd
Body only
Supported Flash Memory
CompactFlash Card Type I, CompactFlash Card Type II, CompactFlash II, CompactFlash I

Looking for some recommendations on a good photo belt to use that would securely hold a couple of pouches, that's sturdy, easy to adjust/tighten/loosen.

The first year I shot any sports, in 2014, I was using just one camera and was at the United Soccer League championship game during Sacramento's first season. I had an extra card, but with a few minutes left and Sacramento comfortably ahead, my card, which I had forgotten to clear from a playoff game before, filled up. No problem, I had an extra. But I hadn't used it before and it wouldn't format, so I was forced to get all of the celebration shots with an iPhone 4. Ugh, could have been worse, I guess, but I learned several lessons that night that I've never repeated.

I was in college, studying journalism and was editor of my college newspaper when Lou Grant was on the air. I don't remember anyone thinking the Animal character should be removed! I certainly didn't. If this was what it would be like working for a newspaper, bring it on! But then again, I can't watch any of the old shows from the 70s now without cringing. So much political incorrectness, by today's standards, which I considered to be a result of the National Lampoon-influenced style of humor that was so prevalent.

Did you change lenses? That's happened to me before on occasion and all I could figure out that was different was using a couple of different lenses on the same camera.

$215 shipped

Selling my used Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM Lens with Amazon Basics filter attached. In great shape; no issues, lightly used. The attached photo of a winter-run Chinook salmon taken with this lens made the print editions of the NY Times and Wall Street Journal, among other publications. Let me know if you have any questions.