Posts for: HallwoedHill
Jan 22, 2024 13:27:31 #
tonyi wrote:
Hello all, going to Italy mid- March for 2 weeks. What do you think would be the best lenses to take with me. Here are my current lenses; EF 16-35 F2.8, EF 70-200 F4, EF 50 F1.8, RF 100-400 F 5.6-8, and RF 24-105 F4-7.1. Will be mainly shooting the sites of Italy. Thanks in advance.
I went to Florence, Venice, and Rome. I took an Olympus Pro 12-100 F4.0 and a Panasonic 100-400 F 5.6. I used the Panasonic a total of 4 times in 10 days. The rest were with the Olympus, and while it was satisfactory I do wish I had taken something in the range of 12-35 and around F2.8. Would have used it more than the Panasonic as many opportunities are indoors with limited light and no flash allowed or in narrow outdoor spaces. I would leave the Panasonic at home if going again. Hope this helps.
Jun 24, 2023 07:36:12 #
Absolutely love the last one. Is it on your wall yet? It should be!
Mar 18, 2023 13:37:39 #
Kenmull wrote:
One caveat, if you go to the Valley of the Kings, Cameras are not allowed, however you can use your phone, strange but true.
I just returned from a Viking 10 day cruise of Egypt last Sunday morning. Only restrictions I ran into:
1. The Egyption Museum in both the King Tut and Psusennes I which is close by and almost as impressive. No photos.
2. The Egyptian Military as memtioned . Don't even point your camera in the direction of the military/police.
In all other ventues, include The Valley of the Kings, The Valley of the Queen's. Tut"s tob, Nephrtiti and all Temples photos were allowed, although flash in verboten in most in door venues.
Oct 23, 2022 09:52:53 #
rappar wrote:
Later this month I get a chance to take the VIA ‘C... (show quote)
i use the Olympus system. I have thew 12-100 Pro and a Panasonic 100-400. I have luged both with me to Ireland twice, Greece, The Grand Canyon and Maine over the past 3 years. Result: I have used the 12-100 over 90% of the time! Just my experience for what it is worth.
Sep 1, 2022 08:23:10 #
Lukabulla wrote:
Recently got an OMD-EM1 mk1 with 14-150 4.5 Zuiko .
Where do I start ?
image quality with Raw is more or less JPEG quality , just not ' punchy enough '
I also shoot with a D300s so I'm comparing with that .
Where do I start ?
image quality with Raw is more or less JPEG quality , just not ' punchy enough '
I also shoot with a D300s so I'm comparing with that .
I shot with Nikon products for years before going with the OMD-EM1-MK1. I too noticed a difference in "the punch" as you describe it. I called it vividness. If you read the reviews of the time comparison photos reflected this. It was attributed to some type of difference (which my aging brain has long forgotten) in the way the companies produced color at the time. It was, an is , easily addressed in post processing. And yes, the learning curve is steep. For the time, and still for my needs, the camera is excellent. The lens quality is excellent, an focusing was very good for the time. As for "feeling like a toy": it was designed to be lighter in size and weight which, results in it feeling less substantial. My OMD has been to Alaska and five foreign countries as well as normal use here in the states and not one mechanical issue. To me like a case of misplaced expecdtations.
Jul 19, 2022 08:53:12 #
haren wrote:
Do you count your camera bag as a Personal item under the seat in front of you ?
Yes. It has been to Ireland (2x), Switzerland, Italy, Greece, Turkey and Mexico as my personal item with no problem whatsoever. Occasionally it will have to be checked at the gate on regional flights, but other than that no issues.
Jul 14, 2022 08:22:15 #
LEWHITE7747 wrote:
Nikon will quit producing DSLR's and go exclusively to mirrorless!
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Jun 9, 2022 08:42:49 #
nison777 wrote:
Although once I did have a small knife that I forgot was in there and they missed that all together...
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Although once I did have a small knife that I forgot was in there and they missed that all together...
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You just answered your own question. Almost 6 years ago when returning from Italy my wife inadvertently left 1 apple in her back pack. Now when we go through security or customs I present my ID and am told to have a good trip. My wife has her passport held until they search all she has with her!
When we asked why: she is "in the system. You tried to bring an apple in once!"
Go figure what they do when they find a knife!
May 29, 2022 08:58:06 #
I had a Nikon system for years and years. In 2017 I switched to Olympus. Here is the bottom line:
If you print no larger than around 20 x 14 or so, and you do not crop excessively, the Olympus system is wonderful. Over those parameters many of the criticisms of noise , sensor size etc. start to become valid. And be aware that to fully use ALL the functions of the camera there is a steep learning curve. I am more than satisfied with Olympus. The bonus is the Pro lens are as good as it gets.
If you print no larger than around 20 x 14 or so, and you do not crop excessively, the Olympus system is wonderful. Over those parameters many of the criticisms of noise , sensor size etc. start to become valid. And be aware that to fully use ALL the functions of the camera there is a steep learning curve. I am more than satisfied with Olympus. The bonus is the Pro lens are as good as it gets.
Apr 16, 2022 07:11:57 #
vineyardman wrote:
There’s always one who disregards request from people who make requests like this stage manager did.
It’s called “screw you, I’ll do what I want”. Welcome to the world of a— holes.
It’s called “screw you, I’ll do what I want”. Welcome to the world of a— holes.
Sssshhhhhezzzz!
St Augustine: "Learn the rules very, very well.....so you will know when to break them!"
You go Granddad.
Feb 16, 2022 08:40:09 #
Dr.Nikon wrote:
Shooting directly into the sunset at Paddle time yielded this shot off Waikiki ..
Photography is part luck (being in the right place at thee right time) and part technical skill, This photo exhibits both. And both involve effort on your part. So just blow it up and put it as a mural on the wall. One of the best photo's I've seen on this site.
Jan 4, 2022 07:53:20 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
You should be trying to i install /i the softwar... (show quote)
THIS! I just installed Elements 11 on Windows 10 but did it from the disk, not computer to computer. It works fine.
Sep 14, 2021 08:19:57 #
[quote=Flickwet]I have always used Nikons and ...
See and pay attention to what wdross said I to used Nikons for years and made the switch to Olympus in 2017. IF you don't print larger than around 20x12, are not married to Nikon's depth of field, all the differences can be worked around/dealt with in post. I couldn't be more pleased.
See and pay attention to what wdross said I to used Nikons for years and made the switch to Olympus in 2017. IF you don't print larger than around 20x12, are not married to Nikon's depth of field, all the differences can be worked around/dealt with in post. I couldn't be more pleased.
Aug 22, 2021 08:30:31 #
I bought a D 50 in 2005.Still working fine. However what will happen is the technology around the camera and post work will improve dramatically. While you will be able to still take acceptable pictures, at some point the struggle to keep the camera's software compatible with all that around it will create GAS! Happened to me in 2018.
May 9, 2021 07:44:59 #
[quote=CHG_CANON]Do you buy a sports car to drive to church on Sundays?
Do you buy a treadmill to extend your closet space for hanging cloths?
Do you buy a 1000 watt microwave to pop popcorn?
At my house the answers are:
Yes.
Yes.
and
Yes!
But then my wife makes those decisions!
Do you buy a treadmill to extend your closet space for hanging cloths?
Do you buy a 1000 watt microwave to pop popcorn?
At my house the answers are:
Yes.
Yes.
and
Yes!
But then my wife makes those decisions!