If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#11
|
|||
|
|||
Where's Tony Cooper?
On 7/7/2018 7:02 AM, Savageduck wrote:
On Jul 7, 2018, David Taylor wrote (in article ): On 06/07/2018 20:29, PeterN wrote: On 7/3/2018 4:54 AM, David Taylor wrote: [] Still have the same outfit here, but more and more I'm drifting to the Moto G5 phone as the ready-to-go camera, and the compact Panasonic TZ90 as the "main" camera. It's "good enough" most of the time. Even the Panasonic GX7 and wide-open pancake lens is staying in its case more often. Sold almost all the APS-C DSLR stuff. Sad? I don't think it's sad at all. As we age our lifestyle changes, sometimes because of physical necessity, and sometimes just personal preferences. it would be sad if we didn't grow older, or care about anything. Sad to discard something of higher quality for lesser. When I see the minor imperfections in the TZ90 images I can't help but be reminded of what I /could/ have achieved with earlier kit. But I'm enjoying my photography even more - not being lumbered with the bulkier and heavier kit. A friend bought (a few years back) a Nikon 800 and the 28-300 zoom (IIRC). I could hardly pick it up! Weight and bulk of my kit was one of my reasons for moving from Nikon DSLR to Fujifilm mirrorless. With the X-E3 I have a, small form factor, light weight, APS-C camera with great glass options. Most importantly I have sacrificed nothing when it comes to image quality, and I have a camera I can carry effortlessly all day if I have to. That said I also have the slightly larger X-T2 which is better balanced with the larger lenses, but remains lighter than the D300S + Battery grip, and similar lenses. To my way of thinking, since you like it, and it works for you, that's the equipment you should use. Unless there is something relevant that I am not aware of, neither of us will miss a meal because of your photography methodology. -- PeterN |
#12
|
|||
|
|||
Where's Tony Cooper?
PeterN wrote:
In my younger days, I walked about half way down the mule trail at the Grand Canyon, and back up in one day. I carried an Exacta with an 50mm f.2 Biotar, and six oranges. I could take much better images today with my D800, but so what? I guess it's a matter of perspective. "What if" is a pipe dream. To my way of thinking looking forward to tomorrow is what counts. It would be sad if I had no tomorrow. As the items in my bucket list decrease solely because of loss of physical ability, I try to replace them with what I hope are realistic items. Indeed. I’ve enjoyed day-hiking for waterfall photos, but the trails are getting shorter/easier, even after compensating with a lighter tripod to cut the pack weight. Just as a simple example, I cannot go to the landing sites to photograph the puffins, nor can I go to on a photo tour of The Galapagos, but there are still places I can see in our National parks and Forests, https://www.dropbox.com/s/yjiq16lrw6ogiv6/Waterfall%20in%20Nantahala.jpg?dl=0 I can still drive along Route 66; etc. Best advice we’ve ever gotten on travel was “do the hard stuff while you’re still able to”. And while that does eventually mean needing to recognize that certain endeavors are out of reach, it doesn’t mean it has to end as much as it changes. Don’t know if I’d trust myself be fit enough to hike the Grand Canyon...and while those mules are technically an alternative, I just don’t know... -hh |
#13
|
|||
|
|||
Where's Tony Cooper?
On 2018-07-07 13:14, -hh wrote:
Best advice we’ve ever gotten on travel was “do the hard stuff while you’re still able to”. And while that does eventually mean needing to recognize that certain endeavors are out of reach, it doesn’t mean it has to end as much as it changes. Don’t know if I’d trust myself be fit enough to hike the Grand Canyon...and while those mules are technically an alternative, I just don’t know... Depends on your tolerance for the smell of mule **** when it's 40°C and sunny. The hike up (north side) is not that strenuous. It's just really long. The mules **** in the switchbacks and the odor makes me retch. Bring lots of water. -- "2/3 of Donald Trump's wives were immigrants. Proof that we need immigrants to do jobs that most Americans wouldn't do." - unknown protester |
#14
|
|||
|
|||
Where's Tony Cooper?
On 7/7/2018 2:08 PM, Alan Browne wrote:
On 2018-07-07 13:14, -hh wrote: Best advice we’ve ever gotten on travel was “do the hard stuff while you’re still able to”. And while that does eventually mean needing to recognize that certain endeavors are out of reach, it doesn’t mean it has to end as much as it changes. Don’t know if I’d trust myself be fit enough to hike the Grand Canyon...and while those mules are technically an alternative, I just don’t know... Depends on your tolerance for the smell of mule **** when it's 40°C and sunny. The hike up (north side) is not that strenuous.* It's just really long. The mules **** in the switchbacks and the odor makes me retch. Bring lots of water. My theory was not to bring too much water, hence the oranges for the electrolytes. On the way up I passed a guy who was obviously suffering. I gave him on of my oranges. I told him to eat it slowly. He did, and in about 15 minutes he was feeling better. I continued up, saw a ranger, who got him help. -- PeterN |
#15
|
|||
|
|||
Where's Tony Cooper?
On 7/7/2018 1:14 PM, -hh wrote:
PeterN wrote: In my younger days, I walked about half way down the mule trail at the Grand Canyon, and back up in one day. I carried an Exacta with an 50mm f.2 Biotar, and six oranges. I could take much better images today with my D800, but so what? I guess it's a matter of perspective. "What if" is a pipe dream. To my way of thinking looking forward to tomorrow is what counts. It would be sad if I had no tomorrow. As the items in my bucket list decrease solely because of loss of physical ability, I try to replace them with what I hope are realistic items. Indeed. I’ve enjoyed day-hiking for waterfall photos, but the trails are getting shorter/easier, even after compensating with a lighter tripod to cut the pack weight. Just as a simple example, I cannot go to the landing sites to photograph the puffins, nor can I go to on a photo tour of The Galapagos, but there are still places I can see in our National parks and Forests, https://www.dropbox.com/s/yjiq16lrw6ogiv6/Waterfall%20in%20Nantahala.jpg?dl=0 I can still drive along Route 66; etc. Best advice we’ve ever gotten on travel was “do the hard stuff while you’re still able to”. And while that does eventually mean needing to recognize that certain endeavors are out of reach, it doesn’t mean it has to end as much as it changes. Don’t know if I’d trust myself be fit enough to hike the Grand Canyon...and while those mules are technically an alternative, I just don’t know... -hh For me they are no alternative. IIRC, they will not take you if you weigh over 200lbs, including clothing and camera. I do what I can. I had to stop my SCUBA a few years ago. However, IMHO there is a big difference between being alive and living. My personal choice is the latter. -- PeterN |
#16
|
|||
|
|||
Where's Tony Cooper?
On 7/7/2018 2:08 PM, Alan Browne wrote:
snip Depends on your tolerance for the smell of mule **** when it's 40°C and sunny. You just reminded me of the Brit who lost a spelling bee competition. He was asked to spell "auspice." -- PeterN |
#17
|
|||
|
|||
Where's Tony Cooper?
On 2018-07-08 05:58, PeterN wrote:
On 7/7/2018 2:08 PM, Alan Browne wrote: snip Depends on your tolerance for the smell of mule **** when it's 40°C and sunny. You just reminded me of the Brit who lost a spelling bee competition. He was asked to spell "auspice." Yuk-yuk. -- "2/3 of Donald Trump's wives were immigrants. Proof that we need immigrants to do jobs that most Americans wouldn't do." - unknown protester |
|
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Are You Blind as a Bat? Tony Cooper? | android | Digital Photography | 0 | February 8th 18 07:23 AM |
OT Ping Tony Cooper | PeterN[_7_] | Digital Photography | 3 | November 22nd 17 04:15 PM |
ping Tony Cooper | PeterN[_4_] | Digital Photography | 2 | March 8th 14 04:31 PM |
ATTN: tony Cooper | PeterN[_4_] | Digital Photography | 18 | January 19th 14 03:23 AM |
Ping Tony Cooper | PeterN[_4_] | Digital Photography | 27 | October 19th 13 03:52 AM |