Ugly Hedgehog - Photography Forum
Home Active Topics Newest Pictures Search Login Register ☰
Posts for: johonew
Page: 1 2 3 next>>
Jan 17, 2024 09:59:11   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Best Sony full frame travel lens
My new favorite travel lens for my SONY A7R4 is the Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD. I recently took a trip to Antarctica, and it was the perfect all-encompasing lens for my needs. For wider shots, I used my iPhone 13 Pro Max, and a Leica Q2, but got a LOT of use our of the Tamron. Hope this helps.
Go to
Dec 14, 2023 11:49:43   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
KEH 👎👎👎
I had quite the opposite occurrence when selling my equipment to KEH. During Covid, they started to do Zoom evaluations and I had one with a guy named Brian. He gave me an offer that I thought was fair, as I didn't want to deal with eBay at the time. I sent in my equipment and several days later I received an offer for MORE than the original, as they stated that my equipment was much cleaner than they realized on the Zoom call. Needless to say, I was quite happy with the experience. With that, I sold KEH some equipment a second time, and again received a fair offer that I again agreed to. I would have no problem with selling to them again, but I do understand your hesitance to utilize their services.
Go to
Sep 7, 2023 08:59:49   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
"what ( cataract ) lens should I buy?"
Celtis87 wrote:
Had the surgery five years ago. Got the multifocal lenses. Best decision ever. Used to be tethered to my reading glasses. No more. Downside? Need strong light for reading. Dim light won’t work well. I’ve seen no impact on my photography efforts, other than losing the need for glasses to read the screen and no longer needing diopter correction on the viewfinder. And I’ve been told the technology has improved over the five year period, so today’s lenses would be even better. Hope that helps.


I had both eyes done during Covid lockdown in 2020, and have had the same experience...multifocal, and they work great for me. And as above, decent lighting is a must to read, but is rarely an issue and I have multiple pairs of cheap reading glasses around the house if and when I need them. The halo effect was a little bothersome at first, but now I rarely even notice it. The multifocal lenses have enhanced my ability to enjoy photography and stamp collecting and made my quality of life much, much better. I also had to have vitrectomies in both eyes due to floaters, and with both surgeries, I am a very happy camper!
Go to
Apr 27, 2023 07:09:05   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Modern Lens and Chelsea...
gwilliams6 wrote:

I much prefer reviewers/photographers Dustin Abbott, Gerald Undone, Huge Brownstone of Three Men and an Elephant, Gordan Laing, Dan Watson, Jason Vong, Mark Smith, Mark Galer, etc.
.


I agree 100%...this group beats the Northrups hands down.
Go to
Sep 14, 2022 09:48:40   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Why I like Nikon, Canon, Sony, Fuji, Olympus, Panasonic, Leica, Pentax, Hassleblad, Signma, Samsung, etc., etc.
CHG_CANON wrote:
Photography is 80% mental, and the other half is PhotoShop.


Thanks for that, Yogi!
Go to
Oct 15, 2021 09:08:22   #
(Photo Gallery)
M33 The Triangulum Galaxy
Nice work...and I also appreciate the detailed explanation along with the images. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Go to
Sep 6, 2021 14:02:31   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Seeking advice re SMALL case for X100v
alexol wrote:
I'm looking for a simple minimalist case/pouch/bag for an X100v only, nothing else at all. If I can fit a spare battery in the case, then the case is too big for my purposes.

This is so that I can take the camera with me, reasonably protected when I'm traveling light, whether air of motorcycle, on a long trip.

I've seen the half cases - pretty (and expensive) but definitely not what I'm looking for.

I have a Billingham for when I want to take additional lenses, accessories etc, so this case will be for a different, going-light, minimalist kind of travel.

Local shops have little selection, so there is nowhere I can go and physically look unfortunately.

• Don't want a half case, nor what used to be called an (n)ever-ready case
• As close to the size of the camera as possible - so there's little additional bulk
• Don't want any extra pockets etc

Someone out there has already bought the perfect case and I'd like your help please!

I have the same question for an XPro3, but to keep things simple I'll make a separate post.

Thanks in advance...
I'm looking for a simple minimalist case/pouch/bag... (show quote)


I use a Think Tank 'Mirrorless Mover 5' for my X100F...nothing else and it pretty much fits like a glove. It does have an extra pocket on the front, but I keep the plastic rain cover in it. Not much room for anything else.
Go to
May 5, 2021 08:13:00   #
(Photo Gallery)
A Local Waterfall After The Rainstorms
deanfl wrote:
I took these yesterday after some heavy rainstorms, at Freeman’s Mill Park, Lawrenceville, Georgia. This was the strongest water flow I have ever seen at this location.

I used different apertures to change the shutter speeds to create both silky and more natural looking water. I used a circular polarizing filter.

Tamron 10-24 on a Nikon D7500.


As I live in Snellville, this set of photos now has given me a new place to shoot! Very nice shots and thank you for sharing them!
Go to
May 3, 2021 13:36:09   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Iceland
Bridges wrote:
While I haven't been there yet, I have a friend who lives there and I have seen numerous photos of Iceland. It is on my bucket list of places to travel to. One impression I have of the place is they have numerous waterfalls. With this in mind, I would take a variable neutral density filter which could come in handy to photograph waterfalls in bright sunlight or to extend the shutter speed to give them a smoother, milky appearance.


I will second this, as waterfalls are definitely prominent in Iceland. Filters are a must to get decent shots of all the waterfalls you will see.
Go to
Jan 24, 2021 18:59:11   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
After market batteries
chrissybabe wrote:
Because they were peer pressured into buying OEM (when there are suitable alternatives as long as you do your homework) when they can't really afford it.


Peer pressured into buying OEM batteries? I agree that if you do your homework, you may find alternatives, but as I said earlier, I choose to buy OEM since I have seen and experienced off-brand batteries go bad. No peer pressure, just plain choice to insure my warranty would be honored if an OEM battery goes bad.
Go to
Jan 24, 2021 15:27:01   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
After market batteries
rmalarz wrote:
I agree with Sidwalkastronomy. However, I'll add this the mix. What if one of those batteries goes south and damages your camera. If it's an OEM battery there's no argument about the possible repair bill. If it's an after market battery, the company may not even want to repair it.
--Bob


Considering what I paid for my SONY camera and lenses, and the fact that I have seen firsthand off-brand batteries 'expand' with my Fuji, I now opt to spend a little more for OEM batteries and agree wholeheartedly with rmalarz.
Go to
Jan 2, 2021 08:21:34   #
(Photo Gallery)
Happy New Year...
DIRTY HARRY wrote:
Happy 2021...


Thanks for sharing this photo! It brings a HUGE SMILE to my face...and warms my heart!
Go to
Nov 23, 2020 08:43:37   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
MacMini enough RAM?
vanderhala wrote:
Thank you all.
It sounds to me from what I have read sofar that 16GB is the maximum and on the board, but will try to get more info from Apple


My understanding is that the RAM is also integrated directly on the M1 processor chip, so the new machines cannot have their RAM upgraded. With this, however, RAM access is supposedly much faster across the board, making it a more efficient machine overall. Rumors are that next generation 'M' chips may have more RAM in them, but who knows?
Go to
Sep 18, 2020 11:58:33   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Selling used cameras
bela1950 wrote:
Greetings
Has anyone sold their used cameras to KEH Camera? What was your experience?
Thank you


About a month ago, I did a Zoom call to sell some of my Fujifilm equipment. I got a fair offer that I agreed to and a couple days after, upon receipt of my equipment by KEH, I received an e-mail from my buyer telling me that my equipment was in better condition than what he had seen on the call. I got an second offer that was $70 more than the original offer. They could easily have gone with the original offer since I had accepted it, and I would not have known any different. I had originally offered the equipment to my local photography club members, and was willing to take less from my friends. The original offer from KEH was more than I was asking from the photography club. I highly recommend their service.
Go to
Sep 6, 2020 15:37:02   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
Camera skins...
Drbobcameraguy wrote:
I have never used a camera skin because if you get dust or any kind of dirt under it it acts like sandpaper and you don't even know it until you take off the skin.


I hadn't thought of that...thanks for your thoughts.

John
Go to
Page: 1 2 3 next>>
Home | Latest Digest | Back to Top | All Sections
Contact us | Privacy policy | Terms of use | DMCA
UglyHedgehog.com - Forum
Copyright 2011-2024 Ugly Hedgehog, Inc.