willis

<p>I agree with you 100%<br>

As a sports photographer, you learn to anticipate the peak of the action.</p>

<p>One of the cons about cameras without a rangefinder is that you can not see the image on the screen in bright sunlight unless that has been improved.</p>

<p>I have a truck load of photographic equipment.<br>

My family is aware of it and tolerates me.<br>

I usually take a small "pocket" digital camera with me that doesn't distract from the festivities.<br>

With all the "smart" phones around, I just blend in.<br>

I use the other equipment for my own pleasure.</p>

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<p>You might try to first clean the cap with acetone. You can find it in the drugstore. Fingernail polish remover is 100% acetone. Then use a small drop of superglue.<br />Acetone will disolve superglue, so allow it to dry compl;etely before using the glue.<br />I hope this helps.</p>

<p>Good luck.</p>

<p>I never recieved mine.</p>

<p>The Exakta VX series.<br>

Sturdy and fit the hands.<br>

The left hand operation let the stronger right hand free for a more stable platform.</p>

<p>You might look into using a "damp chaser" used in pianos.<br>

It is a small heater that is placed in the piano to keep the sound board from cracking.</p>

<p>I do not understand the rating system.<br>

I have two photos with four ratings.<br>

One has a rating the other has "not enough to count average yet"?</p>

<p>Some of us old timer don't remember where it was shot. ;-)</p>

<p>I have a Topcor 1:5.6 f=300mm made by Tokyo Kogaku in Japan for the Topcon cameras (Exakta mount.)<br /> It does a pretty good job.<br /> I also have an accura MIRROR-ULTRATEL F:8 500mm mirror reflex using a T mount.<br /> If you could find it, a Schnider-Kreuznach Tele-Xenar 1:5.5/350 and a Meyer-Optic Gorlitz Telemegor 5.5/400. Both made in Germany. I have both.<br /> Be advised that the M-O Gorlitz weighs about 5 pounds!</p>

<p>No.<br /> They have not.<br /> They have not produced an sensor with the dynamic range of film yet.<br /> The digital wave form is a series of steps where as the aniloge wave form is smooth.<br /> The eye can adjust to different light levels.<br>

The brain has the advantage of having 2 eyes.<br>

This gives the brain the advantage to process all the information.</p>

<p>I use battery grips on both of my 350Ds.<br>

I like to shoot verticals without having to swing my elbows out.<br>

It gives a more stable shooting position.<br>

I carry both most of the time.<br>

An 18-55 on one and a 75-300 on the other.<br>

I got tired of having the wrong lens on the camera at the wrong time.</p>

<p>JDM</p>

<p>excellent addition.</p>

<p>You forgot the purpose for the shoot! ;-)</p>

<p>Thanks to all.</p>

<p>BTW the last time I was in Paris was about 50 years ago</p>

<p>Those numbers did not mean amything to me.</p>

<p>Sounds like a movie doesn't it! 8-)</p>

<p>Concerning my cell phone photo I posted, I have a question.</p>

<p>In the “technical details” section, there is a line that says:</p>

<p>ExifGpsLatitude: 48 49 48 48;</p>

<p>I was wondering what that means</p>

<p>I use a Canon PowerShot A1100IS.<br>

It is an older one but it is 12 megapixels and still has a view finder if you need it.</p>

<p>Going viral is like lemmings going over the cliff.<br>

Post something and the lemmings go crazy.<br>

Looks good but does it make any sense.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=becher+photography&num=100&newwindow=1&client=firefox-a&hs=9P2&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=5HcnU7izIKeqyAHm34GwBQ&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1852&bih=1261">https://www.google.com/search?q=becher+photography&num=100&newwindow=1&client=firefox-a&hs=9P2&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=5HcnU7izIKeqyAHm34GwBQ&ved=0CAkQ_A</a><br /> <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=becher+photography&num=100&newwindow=1&client=firefox-a&hs=9P2&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&channel=sb&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=5HcnU7izIKeqyAHm34GwBQ&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1852&bih=1261">UoAQ&biw=1852&bih=1261</a></p>

<p>That is what I was asking about.</p>

<p>Maybe I do not understand, But WHY?</p>

<p>I was wonderning why certain members upload multiple exposures of the same subljects.</p>

<p>Some are 10 t0 20 photos.</p>

<p>Maybe a limit on the number of uploads at a one time should be instituded.</p>

<p>I choose the best exposure of the group to upload.</p>

<p>It it looks like a waste of bandwith.</p>

<p>Sarah</p>

<p>You were not derelict in your duties.</p>

<p>You were honest.</p>

<p>I do not judge photo contests.</p>

<p>As a former news photographer I do not appreciate the "artsy" photo.</p>

<p>The photo must have a story.</p>

<p>It must have "punch" to backup the story.</p>

<p>It also must be technically correct.</p>

<p>Mine do not always make the grade.</p>

<p>I forgot to add:</p>

<p>Would I hang it on the wall.</p>

<p>Is it pleasing to the eye.</p>

<p>Does it tell a story.</p>

<p>Other than that nothing more is important.</p>

<p>It could be that they like the "eye contact."</p>