Posts: GAlanFInk | Ugly Hedgehog

Do you have a favorite "moving water photo"?

mflowe wrote:

Cape Henlopen, DE

Best of what I saw, in my humble opinion.

Mar 28, 2017 17:25:55 #

Camera Practice 2

May I suggest a narrow aperture and setting your focus about 1/3 or slightly less into the lathe. It may give you a little more depth (longer exposure). It's a great photo, I'd just like to see more detail in the distance.

Mar 28, 2017 17:22:01 #

Nikon repair

warrengs wrote:

does anyone know someone that likes to take cameras apart ? I have several pocket Nikons that have been dropped but
because of potential cost I have not had them repaired but rather got a new one---

I know there is a minimum charged by Nikon for services. Are your pocket cameras worth repairing?

Mar 28, 2017 14:37:40 #

What camera should I start with

lxix01 wrote:

I'm a beginner and am looking for my first DSLR. I... (show quote)

Budget,... that evil word.
Considering that and the fact that my Wife and I both wanted a camera that wasn't going to require a constant need to feed the lens mount, we did some research and both settled (I say 'settled' reluctantly as the only down side was that our choice couldn't shoot RAW format) on a 24-2000mm image stabilizing sealed bridge camera, the Nikon P900
https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/2015-roundup-long-zoom-compacts/3

It's more than you will ever need and will save you a fortune on accessories.

Just my 2 cents.

Also, it comes in #3 of the 'greats' in dpreview. https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/2016-roundup-consumer-long-zoom-compacts

Mar 28, 2017 14:32:30 #

Great Blue Herons

Hi Dale, I too am a sucker for the GBH but probably not for it's cooperation as the ones around my area are extremely opposed to human intervention hence my Nikon P900 which I use to 'get close'.

Love your images, particularly the first one which provides competition between the reeds (cattails?) and the Heron. It almost blends in with it's surroundings.

Welcome aboard from another GB lover and newbie in Bucks County, PA.

Mar 28, 2017 14:15:52 #

Galapagos! What lenses to take?

Go spend $500 and get the Nikon P900 (24-2000mm optical zoom with image stabilization). Leave everything else home and enjoy your trip.

I know I keep pushing this camera but, it's because I own it, have used it, and have confidence in it.

The ONLY thing it can't do is shoot RAW but image size is significant and if you want to get reviews, go to dp review and look it up. Link provided below.

https://www.dpreview.com/search/?query=P900&product=nikon_cpp900

Or...https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/2015-roundup-long-zoom-compacts/3

(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))

Mar 22, 2017 21:24:40 #

Interesting Photo From 1956

markngolf wrote:

Sure was!! I bought a TI Scientific Calculator for my mathematics classes in 1980(?) It cost me $500. In 1987, in all math classes, we "loaned" each student a TI 81 Graphing Calculator for the year. Now, most kids in school, cannot function without access to a computer. Textbooks are becoming a thing of the past. It's definitely an advance of technology, but I'm not totally convinced it is healthy progress. Of course I'm "old".
Mark

TI 99/4A was it? I had one.

(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))

Mar 22, 2017 21:24:15 #

Interesting Photo From 1956

I'm seeing SSD's now (Solid State Drives). By comparison, a SSD is a Display of information compared to the HD which would be a book you have to page through to find what you want.

Mar 22, 2017 21:21:29 #

Some new visitors

That looks like a Red Squirrel,... it may be a regular but it's not a common sight to see for my neck of the woods. We see the Grey's and Black Squirrels here in Bucks County. It's pretty rare to see the Reds.

Former US soldier becomes photographer..

Mar 22, 2017 21:18:10 #

(Introduce Yourself)

Hal81 wrote:

Welcome aboard.

Just noticed you're in Bucks County, PA too. I'm near Tullytown, how about you?

Former US soldier becomes photographer..

Mar 22, 2017 21:16:59 #

(Introduce Yourself)

From one Vet to another, thank you for your service and welcome to the Hog.

Mar 22, 2017 21:15:07 #

Mishap with Canon camera - advice sought - removing mud

What keldon said. Let dry, clean with needle or dental tools and blow out. Most cameras are well sealed against moisture so mud is surely blocked from getting in unless you literally submerged your camera.

So you want socialism. Are you sure?

Mar 22, 2017 21:11:29 #

(The Attic)

The only people who want Socialism are the people who know nothing about it.

Mar 22, 2017 16:49:31 #

Pending Airline Ban on Electronics - including Cameras!

via the lens wrote:

Hi,

I have considered this many times but have not done it. It obviously worked for you? Were you sending it to a hotel? I'm just afraid it will get lost. Would appreciate your thoughts on this.

Key word: INSURED. That tells the Carrier to pay attention to this package because it might cost someone their job.

Mar 22, 2017 16:44:30 #

Pending Airline Ban on Electronics - including Cameras!

phkowalchuk wrote:

From the article: br The Trump administration has ... (show quote)

I've been pulled aside a few times to demonstrate that the equipment I have is real and functional, if that helps.