Posts for: hobbit123
Dec 13, 2023 02:01:02 #
Longshadow wrote:
I went to a 20MB HD at home in the mid 80s. thought I'd never fill that.
I probably replaced the computer before I filled it.
I probably replaced the computer before I filled it.
I did the same thing. I paid AUD$750 (though the first IBM 5MB was AUD$5,000 so that was relatively cheap).
So at AUD$750 for 20MB that's AUD$37.50/MB
At that price a 4TB HDD would cost a staggering AUD$157,286,400...in fact they cost AUD$149 (and that's in today's dollars) or 3.552436828613281e-5 /MB.
These are still some bargains to be had!
May 16, 2021 23:32:15 #
I found the Sigma to be a solid performer.
Nov 25, 2020 05:22:06 #
Shel B wrote:
Taken from the Swan Valley bridge. I was tempted to turn up the color but decided muted colors were better.
Yes you’ve certainly shown great restraint here...
Nov 24, 2020 18:29:01 #
Sep 29, 2020 06:06:16 #
Jack47 wrote:
The OP has stated that he gets three free cleanings over a three year warranty. Why not get a cleaning at the end of every year? They’re free.
As usual the most sensible answer gets overlooked.
Sep 25, 2020 04:48:01 #
But none of you have answered the question which was "Would you go ahead with your surgery?"
For me, the answer is unequivocally yes because we've been told to "listen to the experts".
For me, the answer is unequivocally yes because we've been told to "listen to the experts".
Jul 28, 2020 22:14:49 #
lightyear: Even more reason to believe me when I say I don't think it can be done (a self repair)
Jul 28, 2020 20:44:03 #
lightyear wrote:
If you want to take the risk, buy a lower-priced grey market product. I would not.
There will always be risk takers and those that only bet on a sure thing and pay more. The secret is to weigh up the risks and balance them against the rewards. I don't see buying grey differs much to buying s/h, in fact it's probably safer. Cameras are an inherently reliable device in my experience. Over the past few years I have bought and sold in excess of 100 cameras and lenses, the majority being Nikon, and only had one failure (coincidentally a Nikon kit lens with an intermittent auto-focus problem).
So I have no problem taking the risk.
To answer another question, is it possible to fix a lens yourself? Well I pulled my failed lens apart and although I found the problem I wasn't able to get it back together (and I consider myself pretty handy with tools) so I think not.
Jul 21, 2020 08:20:41 #
FotoHog wrote:
The reason should be obvious. They have not yet reached to the end of the path.
???
Jul 21, 2020 06:26:51 #
FotoHog wrote:
The full frame DSLR is not on the road to failure but possibly on the path of extinction. . . . 
So why do all the pros still use them?
Jul 20, 2020 19:55:05 #
Spotted Santa’s assistant taking a photo in a mirror. Think it was an elfie.
Jul 18, 2020 21:24:08 #
xt2 wrote:
Like the OP first stated: “yes, I know this has been done to death!” It has...yet we are on page 11 already & all follow like Lemmings over the cliff... Let’s move on, and quite falling into the chosen path of individual trolls!
Hahahaha! Hilarious! You're doing exactly what you're advising others not to do. Who's the troll now eh?
Jul 18, 2020 20:51:07 #
User ID wrote:
Considering what little context you have provided, and not knowing what type of photos you do, nor any clue as to your maternal grandmother’s dog’s name, it’s impossible to give you any solid advice other than .....
You should absolutely hang on to it !
You should absolutely hang on to it !
To be fair I never asked for anyone's opinion or advice but there are plenty who want to offer it anyway :-). Your frequently demonstrated inability to understand plain English perhaps excuses you (though your juvenile attempt at humour is another story).
I did the experiment for my own edification and decided to share it here in case anyone else was curious. There were some worthwhile contributions to the discussion but for the majority I'd suggest it was a case of casting pearls before swine...
Jul 18, 2020 18:51:52 #
MJPerini wrote:
Re your comparison points --#3 under Nikon , Shouldn't that be under Fuji? Nikon Long telephotos are superb but they are multiples of the cost of the Fuji lenses.
I could be wrong but I don't think Fujinon actually make long X-system lenses so I chose a lens that could be fairly compared. I use a Sigma 150-600mm so I compared that to a Fuji 100-400mm. The Sigma cost me $700 used and the cheapest used 100-400mm I could find on eBay was $1900. New they are $2500 (AUD)
Jul 18, 2020 07:32:18 #