Posts for: bibobe
May 1, 2015 11:54:29 #
juicesqueezer wrote:
I change lenses all the time myself and take as much care as I can, but sooner, rather than later, you will have to clean the sensor or send it in to be cleaned.
I do my own, but ordered the magnifier to make things easier and it isn't helping. So, this was the reason for the original question. There are many loupe's out there and they range from $20 to $150 or so. If anyone out there has one that they really like, please advise. Thanks to all who responded.
I do my own, but ordered the magnifier to make things easier and it isn't helping. So, this was the reason for the original question. There are many loupe's out there and they range from $20 to $150 or so. If anyone out there has one that they really like, please advise. Thanks to all who responded.
This is what I use:
1. Magnifier LED loop: http://www.amazon.com/Visible-Dust-BriteVue-Sensor-Loupe/dp/B0085TBFNO/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1430495204&sr=8-2-fkmr1&keywords=visible+led+magnifier+loupe
2. Sensor cleaning cotton swab & liquid - make sure the cotton swab FITS your camera' sensor size (full frame or APS-C):
http://www.amazon.com/Visible-EZ-Sensor-Cleaning-Cleaner/dp/B0033UQM6K/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1430495220&sr=8-3-fkmr2&keywords=visible+dust+cotton+swab+for+camera+sensor
3. Motorized brush - OPTIONAL, not use frequently:
http://www.amazon.com/VisibleDust-Arctic-Butterfly-Super-Bright/dp/B004DAE7UC/ref=sr_1_fkmr3_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1430495426&sr=8-2-fkmr3&keywords=VisibleDust+SD-800+Arctic+Butterfly+Pro+Kit
4. Air compressor can or rocket blow.
Hope they help. Yes, they are pricey but do the job. Or pay a service do it but I would rather do them myself. Plus with the cleaning kit, I can do this anytime without rely on someone else to clean and that a HUGE convenience.
May 1, 2015 07:50:06 #
juicesqueezer wrote:
This is for those who use Copper Hill cleaning met... (show quote)
I have used "Visible dust britevue sender loupe 7x" plus with the cleaning kit from Visible Dust from a few years and it has always worked. Changing lens and cleaning the sensor should be the normal things to do with any DSLRs, like changing the oil and oil filter in the cars. So far, I had to change the batteries once and have to press the on/off button a bit hard to turn on the LED lights inside but it has worked pretty well so far. They use it at Adorama rental to check and clean the sensors on rental bodies when customers return them...
Apr 29, 2015 22:40:18 #
Susan yamakawa wrote:
LOVED fiery sunset ! Beautiful !;)
Thanks. I was afraid it was a bit "too much HDR". Glad that you liked it.
:D
Apr 29, 2015 22:01:07 #
bibobe wrote:
Peak Bloom of Cherry Blossom in Washington DC from... (show quote)
I do have (2) more that were HDR from photoshop (do not know how to use photomatix yet). Each was generated from (3) bracketed shots. The Golden Sun-n-Blue is a bit better than the Fiery Sunset 2 (too much cloud movements).
:)
Apr 29, 2015 21:50:59 #
Harvey wrote:
Thanks for the reply - yes the CB Festival is on my bucket list and I am quite aware of the massive crowds of photographers & tourists I'm glad that I will have my personal guide as he has been working in DC off and on for several years and is quite a photographer himself - although I will only have him with me at evening and night he will be of great help. I plan on using the "Hop on Hop off" tours to see much more of the City. It would be nice to share some time with other HHs.
Oops. I meant next year...Besides the CB, if you like aviation, you should definitely plan to visit the Udvar Hazy Center Smithsonian Air & Space close to Dulles International airport. Besides the B-29 Elona Gay, it has an awesome collectors of classic, WWI, WWII, comtemporary airplanes, plus few really amazing airplane engines and gears...See the engine that I am attaching with this reply.
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Apr 29, 2015 21:44:20 #
MWojton wrote:
So what time did you get there and how long did you stay?
I took a taxi from my Airbnb and got there at 5:15 am and I was not even to be the first one there, at least 10 of them!!! Lol. (DC metro is not run until 6:00 am). I continued taking pictures until 8 or 9 am, past sunrise, which was around 6:35 am or 6:45 am. However, the shots before sunrise were better than during and after...I guess I need more practice of sunrise shots...Plus the cloud was not that great 2 mornings while I was there (Saturday 04/11 & Sunday 04/12)...There are always next years...
Apr 29, 2015 18:15:46 #
steffro1 wrote:
Great set, every one is interesting! The sunset is awesome!
Robert
Robert
Thanks. I tried to use (2) ND filters (2 & 3 stops back to back to mimic the effect of a Reverse ND filter but it did not work quite well. However, it certainly save me some $$$
:D
Apr 29, 2015 18:14:10 #
Harvey wrote:
I have that pretty well covered - My son-in-law works in DC quite a lot and I would share his room Mon - Fri and I have free air fare on the airline my daughter works for so I pretty much have a free trip - last year there was a family med. problem and this year my son-in-law's trip was changed to Atlanta so I have penciled it in again.
With an offer like this how can I not go.
With an offer like this how can I not go.
That sounds like you have every thing set. May be we see other next week. I bet you can't believe how many photographers all over the world go to see this.
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Apr 29, 2015 15:12:45 #
Harvey wrote:
Great works - thanks for posting them - this was the second year I had to cancel my plans for this shoot - It is again "penciled in" for next year.
You should definitely "penciled in" and go next year. Just make sure to check the blooming fore cast before making travel and hotel plans
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Apr 29, 2015 14:38:57 #
shangyrhee wrote:
GGGOrgeous !!! I love them all. Shang.
Shang,
Thanks. They could have been a bit better If I know how to use the HDR. For now, they all come single images.
8-)
Apr 29, 2015 12:51:57 #
ebbote wrote:
Very good photos Bibobe.
Thanks. :)
Apr 29, 2015 09:44:44 #
John Lawrence wrote:
Very nice series. Thanks for sharing.
:-)
Apr 29, 2015 09:44:34 #
MWojton wrote:
All are very nice. My favorite is #7- the Washington Monument at dusk.
Thanks. I did met quite a few photographers out there and learn few things from them too. One of them is showing up before sunrise so you can take both night scene or dusk and sunrise shots...
Apr 29, 2015 09:42:10 #
dennisallard wrote:
Your compositions and processing are very dramatic. These are very nice photos.
Great. I like the dramatic word...Thanks.
Apr 29, 2015 09:41:16 #
docshark wrote:
No constructive criticism here. This set is just magnificent! Work to be proud of for sure. Have a great day!
-Doc
-Doc
Thanks. there are few things that I still wanted to refine but only know this much so far...
:-)