Posts for: pesfls
Jul 1, 2023 13:25:32 #
photon-collector wrote:
I use OP/TECH products and find them very comforta... (show quote)
Although I have not mixed the two companies anchors I concur. I have used products from both without complaint that includes everyrhing from M4/3 gear up to an ancient Nikon 600mm f8. The both make great items in my experience.
Jun 7, 2023 20:46:21 #
Living most of my life in Oregon, the nations largest lumber producer, we know of this well. It’s no fun and unhealthy. Hope you folks back there get a good breeze soon. In the mean time be as cautious as you can.
Jun 4, 2023 19:32:27 #
Retired CPO wrote:
I don't have any problem with your "behavior&... (show quote)
And, not an intrusion by any means!! First off thanks for the tolerance of my ramblings. Second, I have no training in this area of science. I did 30+ years as a firefighter paramedic so I lnow what will do you in two hrs or less and understand structural engineering and the chemistry of fire but nothing of this sort. Fortunately our son is not bothered by my ignorant questions. He teaches evolutionary biology and some virology so he answers tons of questions all day long.
I often get confused by what our son is saying so I certainly could have misspoken on some of the details I was trying to relate. I am certain that he did call dinosaurs reptiles. He was describing the difference between the hip structure of a reptile versus a pterasaur. There was some other difference along with the hips but that the hips are the clincher.
Thanks, you got me to get a tiny bit of education that wouldn’t have happened otherwise. Have a good evening down there.
Jun 4, 2023 17:01:56 #
Talked to our son about pelican lineage. He says modern birds are descended from pteradactyls but pterodactyls are not dinosaurs. Those are diffent groups. Dinosaurs are all reptiles. Teradactyls are pterosaurs. So two different groups. Sorry for the intrusion but you sparked my curiosity.
Regardless of my behavior your images are great.
Regardless of my behavior your images are great.
Jun 4, 2023 16:16:09 #
Good job. Outstanding effort. They always look prehistoric to me like pterodactyls. I’m gonna call our son who studies mostly mammal dna for evolutionary research.
Jun 1, 2023 11:38:16 #
Jsykes wrote:
Looking for thoughts on an Amalfi Coast itinerary;... (show quote)
I have not been there, but our daughter spent a year of her college time in Rome. Most weekends sge would spend in the south. She said she always took a bus without any issues.
May 28, 2023 19:04:35 #
Mike D. wrote:
You know, my "keeping up with the Jones's&quo... (show quote)
I’m with you on purchasing lightly used, properly working items. Saves a ton.
May 27, 2023 20:32:09 #
Oh it’s OK. You’ll enjoy it. I don’t own that one but its predecessor the 80-200 f2.8D push pull. It is decades olds now and it is very satisfying. I suspect you’re going to wind up quite satisfied with mine’s successor. Have fun.
May 24, 2023 08:41:06 #
MrBob wrote:
Yes, but if Oregon follows Newsomeville you will be out of luck with the snow in a power shortage with an electric snowblower. Everything you mentioned relies on electricity and your GAS powered generator will have to assist you.
You misunderstood. The blower is a gas engine (clear always). An yes we have both a 6500W and 3500W generator. Of course that requires fuel availability. Our electricity is through a coop and have always been highly diligent and responsive. But they rely on BPA so there’s that.
As to Newsome, there’s an old saying here that most have forgotten, “Don’t Californicate Oregon”. Not meaning to offend anyone with that bit of local history, it’s just the truth.
May 23, 2023 19:25:27 #
Longshadow wrote:
Haha. I also grew up with snow shovels, manual typewriters, hand saws, percolators, copper land lines, ...
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Me too but nowadays we have gas powered snowblower, no typewriter but a computer, a couple powersaws, a drip coffeemaker but still an underground copper landline that’s for dsl. Birds of a feather. Take care.
May 23, 2023 16:34:53 #
I like to control my dof and shutter speed for blur, freeze, hence I find floating iso to be fantastic invention. If displeased with the suggested iso it’s no big deal to tweak it a bit. I often use full manual though, as like many here I grew up that way.
All that architecture you’re going to see isn’t gonna blow away while you’re contemplating your methodoly. It’ll still be there when you make your choice. Hope you have a great experience there.
All that architecture you’re going to see isn’t gonna blow away while you’re contemplating your methodoly. It’ll still be there when you make your choice. Hope you have a great experience there.
May 20, 2023 14:42:36 #
Navywife66 wrote:
That is a very nice choice indeed! I’m really liking the features on the OM-1 especially with the high res hand hold option. My spine sends mixed messages to my fingers and sometimes they work and sometimes they quiver. I love handholding my camera over using the tripod too. Good luck with your new gear, I hope to see some pics!!
Given your situation I think you’ve made a wise anf fruitful choice. My physical issue is different (acute calcific arthritis) that attacked shoulders, wrists and hips. Having used Nikon F mount gear for over 50 years it was a difficult thing to do but I’ve largely switched to Oly gear for most of the time.
I went even smaller and went with the PenF and two pro lenses, the 7/14 and 12/40. What a pleasant surprise. I was told the rig would be unbalanced. I now disagree with that assessment. All works fine.
I hope you find your choice of Oly as great as I have. Image quality is superb in my view. Good luck.
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