srika

if you wanna get serious, PPA is the way to go, from everything I've heard. I never did it because well, I just never got around to it.

I did have stuff stolen once and had it ensured under homeowner's and that worked out OK for me however they dropped me from that plan after that haha - the claim was around $3600. It's like gee, thanks - but after that I became very cautious of my gear and - knock on wood - I've been OK.

Mizouse

Mizouse

Hmm $30/mo sounds reasonable.

jupitersolo

You should be able to get a rider on your HO account to completely cover all of the gear. But if you get paid for any work, your HO, will not cover.

Sarlacc

I have special itemized rider through Armed Forces Insurance for my gear. Since its mainly still photo stuff, and thats on a semi-professional basis I don't have full on specialized pro-coverage.

I use them because USAA will not insurance itemized or work related items.

asianspec

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I see, glad to see it worked in your favor, I guess it's just depending if you have a good company as well. I am probably going to do it just for some piece of mind.

I thought it would've been way more, surprised it was reasonable .

for right now I don't have HO, as I don't own or rent my own place. PPA seems the logical decision here since they do provide also coverage if you are sued or so. Not planning for it but it's good to know that it's also covered on that aspect as well.

Funny that you mentioned USAA, since they are my auto insurance, I checked yesterday and they didn't know what the hell I was asking about. I used to have armed forces bank back in the days but closed that account since I didn't have access to one outside of a military base.

stogie1020

Anyone know of someone looking to get rid of film developing gear?

I can grab everything I need for about $50, but since I am not sure I am going to do this a lot, I would live to grab a bunch of stuff for ~$25-30 if I can.

Looking for:

Changing bag
tank with two reels (paterson, etc)
thermometer
Chem bottles (3x 1 Liter)

Mizouse

After reading that petalpixel article, I've been thinking of picking up an EOS 3.

stogie1020

Miz, the only downside is the high cost of processing. For decent (mid level) scans plus development and shipping it's about $20-$25. You may be able to get it for $20 or a little less locally, but I can't.

Hence the request for anyone with some old developing stuff in the garage...

stogie1020

Ok, similar post....

Anyone have or know of someone who is looking to get rid of either an Epson v600 or a Canon Canoscan 9000f? Looking to pick one up used for around $100 if possible.

asianspec

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craigslist?

stogie1020

Slim to no pickings here, I am keeping an eye though. Hence the post here.

stogie1020

Just booked a reservation for upper Antelope Canyon.

Anyone ever been? Would love some tips, advice, etc...

Mizouse

I don't think this needs to be said but


Ohh and hopefully you'll snap a shot worth 1 million like Peter lik

Mizouse

I have hear that the tours aren't that great for photography because they don't give you much time at each section and get mad if you break away from the group (likely due to liability and safety is my guess)

That and it's crowded so it's not as easy to get shots w/o people

pttl

Suuuuhhhweeeeeetttt!!!!!!

What company did you go with?

Mizouse

Also I hear that the best time for sunbeams is late morning to noon.

stogie1020

Wife and I are doing a photography tour (midday, 2 hours), not sure which outfit she booked through but it's one of the four that do the photo tours.

In order to qualify for a photo tour with this outfit (insert laughs here), you are REQUIRED to have an SLR or DSLR (MUST HAVE A MIRROR) no joke, it MUST have a mirror that flips out of the way to take the photo. Also you are required to have a tripod. Since wife will have the 40D and I will be on the film camera, I am renting a second tripod for the weekend. Two QR plates and a shared tripod IS NOT ALLOWED.

I am not making any of this up, this is per the woman who took our reservation. She was confused when I said I had a SLR, not a Dslr. Also, apparently they will check our gear prior to the tour and also after the tour to make sure it qualifies. If they ask to open a camera an see the mirror flip up I will go apeshit.

I almost want to show up with a selfie stick...

stogie1020

I am a little nervous about not being able to chimp on the exposures with the film camera, especially since the internal meter reads a little hot due to battery issues.

I am planning on loading the film camera with ASA400 film and metering for the mid-tones to light shadows using a 55mm prime lens. The 40D will have the 17-55 on it. I have read a ton about photoing in the slot canyons, so I know to avoid any sky or directly lit areas of the sandstone and stick to reflected light (except for the beams that may be present).

Fingers crossed we get a few good shots, but truthfully, I am hoping that the "cattle car" approach to the tours allows doesn't prevent us from having a good experience there and being able to take it all in.

It seems like a very dysfunctional system the Navajo Nation has assembled to allow tours of this area. I am managing my expectations.

srika

Weird about those strict rules.

Wait, are you saying you are taking your SLR BECAUSE of these rules? That if not for these rules you would be taking a different camera? Well that's cumbersome.

If it was me I think I would have to cancel that tour, upon hearing those details, and find another one that doesn't have those kind of restrictions. Also I would consider seeking out the locations myself, without a tour. Hope things go well!

asianspec

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seems silly to me to have those kind of rules. like sharing a tripod with 2 QR plates is a nono. I agree with srika and look for better options or tours that doesn't have silly requirements as this does.

stogie1020

Srika, my wife will have the Dslr (40D) and I will have a SLR (Nikkormat FTn) with 35mm color negative film.

There are only a handful of tour operators, and the one we booked was the ONLY one with availability the day we will be there. It's high season in the slot canyons due to the angle of the sun.

The tours are required, as the entire area is on Navajo Nation private land. General admission tours DO NOT allow tripods and are 1 hour, Photo tours require Tripods, cameras, etc and are two hours.

Much like the Monument Valley, any access off the main highway is restricted and you must not only pay a large fee but also have the presence of a guide.

This is not optional.

If you plan on using any of your photos commercially (not exactly a clear definition here) you must apply for a commercial use permit ($50 prior to the photo, $200 after) in order to "comply" although I am not sure how this is enforced. Upon booking the tour, we were asked how we planned to use the photos (online, print, websites, etc.).

Short and outdated (prices) description:

http://www.americansouthwest.net/slo...telope_canyon/

srika

wow, had no idea about any of that.

ok well. I guess you gotta work with what you got!

stogie1020

As I understand it, there are multiple tour groups in the canyon at once, upwards of 200 people at a time, 10-20 in a group. The photo tour guides, will allow you a few minutes at each photo "location" to get set up and then will hold all foot traffic form the other groups for 2 minutes or so so you can take pictures (multiple, long exposure, etc.) without interruption, P+S flashes going off, etc. and then hustle you to the next area to repeat.

Like I said, I am trying to manage my expectations. I tend to like to slow down and absorb what I am seeing, but that may not be possible in Upper Antelope. Lower Antelope Canyon is less strict, but also less spectacular.

We are also visiting Horseshoe Bend and probably Cathedral Wash.

Mizouse

Sounds about right from what I've read in the past. But I didn't know such photo tours existed.

Had I known I'd actually would've considered taking a tour.

Might need to rethink things now!

Mizouse

Ohh wait, too bad my goto camera doesn't have a mirror

So stupid now with mirorrless cameras getting big. Especially the A7 series cameras

pttl

You would never get a shot as you would be over run by humans.

stogie1020

Anyone know of a way to search flickr for photos with a keyword that were taken on a specific date or a date/time combo?

Like: empire state building, August, 6PM-7PM ?

jupitersolo

No, I don't think we are that lucky....but would be great...,

stogie1020

thanks.

Lighting, shadow and angle of the sun, etc were what I was interested in.

TPE has good info, but nothing like seeing it for real.

stogie1020

Whoa...

Pentax 645D drops below $4k...

Pentax 645D Digital SLR Camera (Body Only) 17971 B&H Photo Video

einsatz

yeah just go to https://www.flickr.com/search/ and click the "advanced" option on the upper right. You can pick dates using the date pickers. If you need more granularity (times) then you need to either use the API or mess around with the URL parameters after picking dates. You'll be able to do something like august 11th 7pm to 8pm, but you can't do "any day in august from 7 to 8pm".

MattB07TL

Any of you guys have any experience with IR photography? I've always been fascinated by it and would love to get into it. I guess my question is do I have to have a dedicated dslr that's been converted to shoot IR or can I get similar results with some of those IR filters that screw on your lens? or just mimicking IR in post? Thanks!

jupitersolo

If you really want to get into the "right way", the best and easiest way. You want a converted camera. IR filters are a PiTA and take forever with long ass exposures. Software sucks at trying to "fake it".

You can find some good ones used, try FredMiranda.com used boards.

This is an in camera pano with my Fuji XE-1. I suggest Lifepixel.com for more information, this has been the only placed Ive used to convert three bodies. If you do decide to use them, I suggest doing the SuperColor IR, it allows great conversation to B&W.

<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/reverseimage/17315303361/in/dateposted-public/" title="4thJulyIR Pano"><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7668/17315303361_d49add74b8_h.jpg" width="1600" height="372" alt="4thJulyIR Pano"></a>

jupitersolo

This is one with my old Nikon D200...

<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/reverseimage/12667688825/in/datetaken/" title="IR PALWASH"><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7415/12667688825_49022747c0_c.jpg" width="800" height="535" alt="IR PALWASH"></a>

MattB07TL

Right on thanks Jup! I'll Def use them. I have a 5d3 and 60d now. Was contemplating having the 60d converted but I really like the idea of having a full frame a crop camera. So I might just look thru cl and find another camera to convert or maybe I'll check out that site you mentioned and get one that has already been done. Regardless I'm definitely going to pursue one of those routes. I think getting into IR would open a whole new window of opportunity for growth

Stapler

Did you go on this thing yet? If not May I recommend bringing a notebook. It's about as close as you can get to chimping with film. Being able to look back and say "well what the hell was I thinking when I took that" helps a lot in the learning experience.

stogie1020

Good idea, we are going this weekend... I just hope I have time to write stuff down. I understand that is a little hectic!

asianspec

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Those Batis lenses from Zeiss are pretty awesome.

stogie1020

Found an online photo editing app tha ti svery similar to LR, and FREE.

https://www.polarr.co/

I tried the FF add-on but had trouble installing it, but the Chrome extension App works perfectly. It imports RAW (but not TIFF??) and also many other formats, has a LOT of granular control, radial/graduated filters, and best of all, is free. It does NOT have any ability to spot correct/heal/etc. but they are apparently working on adding that.

They also have an online only (no install) version and versions for iOS/Android.