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Aww, I love Scotties! Jeez, hopefully you're feeling better, or at least have some help. Following Luna around and playing with my new-to-me 85/1.4. We were told she's half Catahoula Leopard Dog and half Australian Cattle Dog. We can confirm the Catahoula part. As for the other, I think...

Yup, and other than the CA that's no longer visible, can't tell the difference!

Which lens? Is this a native or adapted? If it's an older adapted lens the CA is going to be more pronounced due to the older coatings, etc. Any time you have a bright high contrast situation it will be evident. I took a shot of a squirrel against a bright-white overcast sky last fall using an...

The replacement images were fine. I sent in a small order of 3-5 x 7s in sepia and 1-8 x 10 in B&W to test the soft proofing. All of the prints turned out perfect. This will be my method going forward. That way, if I get something too dark, I'll know it's them. I also recalibrated the monitor...

Well, based on the responses I figured you're all losing sleep over this, so I figured I'd close the loop! I contacted KEH and they replaced it under warranty. (yay!) The new one arrived yesterday. This morning I tested it with the 28-135 and 100-400 (both of which worked before), and the...

Sorry, I meant lossless compressed. I’ve been shooting mine in lossy compressed for everyday stuff and it works ok. But the lossless compressed on the newer cameras is really nice.

A ton of talent here too, and an opportunity to post three favorites for the month. And you made it easy, over there it was top 5. I probably couldn't have posted this month! Plus the diverse selection of cameras is fun to see. You and your Pentax make beautiful images, love seeing them.

Shame these threads don't draw more.

I read the Sony instructions before cleaning and again after your post, directly on their page. If you can find the instruction you cite please post a link. I'd like to see them. https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00110439 It's not a matter of having the shutter 'out of site and...

If you go on a trip, just pull the cards from all your cameras and toss them in the bag!

Congrats! Fantastic sensor in that camera. I've been using 128G Sony Tough in Slot 1 of both my Sonys, and a 64G card for a backup in Slot 2. I've never even come close to filling the first card, even after a full day at the track. Once you're done having fun with the newness, try it in...

Too dang cold, no gumption. Managed a few birds and a vintage lens test shot. DSC09226 by telecast, on Flickr DSC09321 by telecast, on Flickr Minolta Rokkor MC 58/1.2 DSC04769w by telecast, on Flickr

The instruction on Sony's website are to use the in-camera cleaning, then TURN THE CAMERA OFF. If the shake-n-bake fails to clear the sensor, consult a repair facility. You can go directly to Sony's site to read and/or watch a video. The instructions to leave the camera on in cleaning mode...

Pentax 110 Auto, Lomography Color Tiger 000249380005_429064_1620970843_lg by telecast, on Flickr

Kodak Brownie Hawkeye, 120 Ilford FP4 Plus 125 P1061969 by telecast, on Flickr

Very nice!

Playing with sepia, each a little different. A little noise, some washing out, some blur, etc. P1075487 by telecast, on Flickr P1075052 by telecast, on Flickr crossroads dark by telecast, on Flickr

Just had 8" of snow, temps remain in the low-mid 30's, falling tonight for a few days of teens and twenties, then back to 30's and 40's. Weird year.

Sounds to me like you should've just wished you'd made better choices. :laugh1:

Since this thread seems to have gotten legs, here's the VSGO cleaning kit I used for anyone interested in DIY cleaning. It's a pretty good deal. I think I paid about twice as much several years ago for my Panasonics. Prices have come down. This one is full frame, they also have for other sizes...

OFF! With a mirrorless camera, there's nothing to get in the way. Turning it off ensures no accidental actuations. Cleaned my Panasonics the same way. Yes, the sensor will rock and move a little, but you wipe on one direction, once, then in the opposite direction, once, with mild pressure. Not a...

I never noticed anything on the A7IV and there were only a couple small spots on the A7RIII that showed up when stopped down. But, I figured as long as I was going to dive in, may as well do them both. In for a penny, in for a pound. I didn't know if there'd even be anything on the A7IV, but...

I've seen those sticky things, never made sense to me. I always imagined exactly what you describe.

The following is a public service announcement: He's joking. Do not try this at home. I mean, I hope he's joking.

That's me. I bought one of my cameras used and have known it needed cleaning for a while. I let it go until I posted an image and someone said something. :eek:

Yes. I started with an image to check for marks. Did the in-camera shake followed by a jet blower to clear any dislodged dust. Checked again with another image. A lot came off both, but neither was really clean. Finished up with a wet swab, I don't like dragging a dry swab across the sensor...

It never ceases to amaze me just how simple it is, or how much I stress about it ahead of time.

The new Sony layout, and old Olympus I bought my two Sony cameras with different menu layouts within a few months of each other, so had to learn them at the same time. I prefer the new one but can navigate both with no problem for the most part. I still have to dig for more obscure settings...

'Stunk'. Until the A7M4, which features the new menu layout, similar to other manufacturers. What's funny is the OM-1's new improved menu looks ridiculously close to the old Sony menu, which...um..."Stinks"? Like you said, it's what you get used to. It's kind of like the flippy screen versus...

The sensor in that camera is fantastic. According to people over at Dyxum, it's the same sensor as the D850 and Pentax K1MII. I love mine, and even if I end up adding another camera at some point will likely keep it.

If anyone's using Affinity, National's ICC Profiles will load directly into their soft proofing module.

So, we've gone back and forth a few times. Their last communication from the printer is interesting. In the future if I want them to check brightness, contrast, etc., I am to check 'color correction'. Huh? I don't want the color 'corrected'. That feature is for family snapshots. Basically, they...

Cool!

Show us the first. The oldest.

Well, then we have something in common. That's also one of my favorite reflection shots you ever took!

I bought an LA-EA4 for my A7RIII a few months ago. I noticed there was a problem with the 35-105, it would only connect with the camera intermittently. I figured I'd check into it later, then the holidays came, etc. It works fine with the 28-135 and 100-400, which is mostly how I use it. The...

Ewww.....

What the hell is that? Looks like it’s top heavy!

Out testing the newly acquired 85/1.4 under less than stellar conditions. Maybe the sun will return someday. 85 1 by telecast, on Flickr 85 2 by telecast, on Flickr

Ok, that's just sexy.

DSC03823 by Shotglass Photo, on Flickr

I think there's a pretty good chance.

Grey, grey, grey. Only a handful of days with sun for a couple of months now. When we do have sun it's a peak here or there, or just hazy. We had a slight bit the other day, I went out to my 'hide' and shot some birds. Set the ISO down from 8000 to 160. It's been set high for a long time. When I...

DSC09321 by telecast, on Flickr

If I hadn’t ordered from them before with no issues, and if some weren’t fine and others too dark, I’d think the difference between screen and paper was the problem. However, that’s not the case. Additionally, I thought maybe my monitor is set too bright (even though it’s been calibrated), so I...

Get on Nation’s mailing list to keep informed. I just wait for a sale I’m happy with. They have one about every week. I think the cheapest I bought 8 x 10s was around $0.85.

Yes, did Whitewall once a ways back. Experience was positive, results about the same as Nation’s, just more expensive.

You will never get the quality out of Costco, CVS, Walmrt, etc. as you will a professional print place like Nations. I've mentioned Nations five times counting this post, plus posted a link to their site. So, no. No experience. :whistle:

Hey Pondball, I remember you. Nice to see you again!

TA DAAA! Just some crappy cellphone shots, glare and all. Three of the 8 x 10s turned out darker than I'd like. I haven't figured out yet whether it was me or them. They have a guarantee, so I'll contact them once I figure it out. The clock was a gift from my daughter. The photo is my shot...