DirtFarmer has got it right. You are a photographer once you press the button. You may not be a good photographer but you are a photographer. I consider myself a photographer but admit that after over 72 years (I'm 82), I am still learning and enjoying. I am sure there are those with a more acute and learned background in science of photography take, on average, "better" pictures than I. However, I enjoy my results as do my family and friends for whom I provide prints, calendars, etc. I'm afraid I find it a bit pompous to establish a limit to just who can be considered "a photographer."
Jerry, That was great. We lived in Japan for almost seven years in two different periods and still look back with pleasure at all our time there. A fascinating and enjoyable place. Thanks for sharing.
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As always, Linda from Maine, is spot on!
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1963-1992 US Navy - Submarines - Commanded USS Guitarro (SSN665) 1978-1981. Defense and Naval Attaché at the Embassy in Tokyo 1988-1992. Retired as an 06 (Captain)
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The really frightening thing is that I understand these scammers get a 1-3% return on their scams.
It seems incredible that anyone would pay $96 to have someone else set up my camera settings. I just purchased a new Z8 and there must be a dozen different You Tube videos going through a step by step process of setting it up -- for free. I have to agree with most of the other comments that I might not like every particular setup that Matt likes. It seems to me that going through the options pretty much one by one will at least familiarize you with the choices and the camera. No, I can't imagine paying that much for a custom set up. But, that is just me.
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I appreciate the quick replies, especially since they are from people whose opinions I generally agree with. I have had very poor luck with Snapbridge and I really mostly need the remote shutter. At 83, I’m not as stable as I once was and I have a very stable tripod. I was hoping that some might have recent experience with remote shutters for a Z8.
I recently purchased a Nikon Z8 and am interested in a remote shutter release that will reduce possible shaking during shooting and also provide for an intervalometer function. I have looked at many on Amazon and elsewhere but so many of them seem to have so many poor reviews for reliability and quality. I would appreciate input that other Hogs may have had with various remote shutter controls that are compatible with the Z8 (many of the ads for remote devices when I Google them do not seem to be up to date on applicability to the Z8. I have to presume that if it has the 12 contact device or is listed as working on the Z9, it must also work on the Z8, but I may be wrong.)
Thank you.
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I also choose not to advertise the type of camera I am using, so I change the strap. Furthermore, I buy a strap (wide because I find them more comfortable) that has a metal line through it to make it less likely that someone can come up behind me and cut the strap and run with my camera. There is not much I can do if someone wants the camera enough to club me over the head and take the camera.
I think some Hoggers protestest too much. I, too, initially did not enjoy the "new" format. However, once they changed it so the first thing that pops up is the "filter by section" option, I just use that and read those sections I have subscribed to. No longer an issue. Works fine. It is my opinion that the "leaders" are doing a good job. I don't know but I think most of them are unpaid volunteers.
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Some of my very favorite photos are from trips along the Rogue River in Oregon. Just a beautiful place especially in the fall.
Yes, a very nice photo. I am not a luddite and have looked into AI as process but not for photography yet. I have no idea how you get to this type of photo. So, you have a picture of your truck. Without going into the step-by-step process, what programs and processes do you use to create such a picture? I'm curious about the general process because I find it fascinating and a little bit scarry at the same time. It looks so natural and there does not seem to be some of the "usual" artifacts that many AI photos demonstrate, that it sure seems that going forward one will have to be very, very suspect of just exactly what any photo really represents.
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I concur with your observation. We live in California in an HOA that was built in 1978. There are no front porches in the entire 59 unit complex. Furthermore, essentially none of the homes have living room windows looking out toward the street. Every home is focused toward the back of the house where there are a few pools but mostly just nice seating areas. Reflects the times, I guess.
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