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07-23-2010, 08:04 PM
#2041
Earth-bound misfit
So THAT's why you're still slaving away at the country club... 
07-26-2010, 02:21 PM
#2042
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I started hearing about CS6 already. WTF
07-26-2010, 03:06 PM
#2044
Not surprised, I's say they're thinking beyond CS6.
07-26-2010, 03:39 PM
#2045
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Not buying it. :shakehead I'm happy with my 7D's for a while, so shouldn't need to upgrade just for the RAW access.
07-27-2010, 12:43 PM
#2046
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so I got this Dell Studio 17 laptop with the top of the line RGB LED 1080p screen a few months ago. Well, the screen is bright and great for watching Blu-ray and doing regular computing, but it totally sucks for photos. The colors are not smooth - so you get these weird gradations going on. I can still edit on the screen, but I can't accurately see what I'm doing. So I have to be careful to only make changes which I know aren't going to adversely affect the photo. Kinda feels like a vegetarian cook who is making a meat dish. So, just thought you might like to know. Pretty unhappy about this but I'm trying not to think about it.
07-27-2010, 01:53 PM
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That nice screen is probably still using a TN panel for the display.
Afaik apple is the only one to use led IPS in their MacBook pro line.
Afaik apple is the only one to use led IPS in their MacBook pro line.
07-27-2010, 02:36 PM
#2048
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annoying bcuz I didnt have this problem on my old (2006) dell laptop. I suspect its because of the RGB thing. fuking SUCKS!
07-27-2010, 05:30 PM
#2049
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here's what im talking about - took this with iphone - this is what I see at an angle - look at that horrible dithering - dont see this when looking head on but its still there - and this is more visible with certain pictures than others - excuse the light reflections
07-27-2010, 05:47 PM
#2050
maybe they fucked up and gave you the 3D screen 
Is this brand new? Is this what it's suppose to look like or could it be defective?
Is this brand new? Is this what it's suppose to look like or could it be defective?
07-27-2010, 06:08 PM
#2051
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no idea.. and, i have pretty much zero faith that anybody at dell would have any clue what i was talking about
07-27-2010, 06:34 PM
#2052
I'd call them I tell them there is something wrong.
07-28-2010, 12:20 PM
#2053
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bleh. i dont think the hassle of possibly getting it replaced would be worth my time. hmm. will see, maybe ill try chatting with them.
hey, ME TOO!!! ME TOO ME TOO
http://www.nikonhq.com/2010/07/nikon...-lens-thermos/
hey, ME TOO!!! ME TOO ME TOO
http://www.nikonhq.com/2010/07/nikon...-lens-thermos/
07-28-2010, 02:40 PM
#2054
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i want a beer
07-29-2010, 10:33 AM
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Saw that yesterday. Almost ordered it
07-29-2010, 04:51 PM
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The Longest Photographic Exposures in History
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 12:18PM
http://itchyi.squarespace.com/thelat...llPosition=232
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 12:18PM
http://itchyi.squarespace.com/thelat...llPosition=232
07-29-2010, 10:44 PM
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nvm, i had a second look. its just the backside of the cap 
can you take a pic of the pouch it comes with?
can you take a pic of the pouch it comes with?
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07-30-2010, 11:39 AM
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can any one of you recommend to me what is the best (or a couple of the best) feature and top-rated camera backpacks for 2 gripped bodies (1 with lens attached), 1 telephoto, 2 regular lens, flash, and enough space for 2 50mm's if I needed em? and ideally I would also like a back pocket for a 17" laptop.
also interested in a smaller bag for 1 gripped body with lens attached, flash, and a couple of additional lenses. I think I will probably end up getting one big bag and one of those smaller bags like that 200 series where you can take the camera out the side without taking the backpack off. But I don't know why big backpack to get.
I could look myself but I wanted to hear your opinions - thx!
also interested in a smaller bag for 1 gripped body with lens attached, flash, and a couple of additional lenses. I think I will probably end up getting one big bag and one of those smaller bags like that 200 series where you can take the camera out the side without taking the backpack off. But I don't know why big backpack to get.
I could look myself but I wanted to hear your opinions - thx!
07-30-2010, 09:01 PM
#2065
Kind of 
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Went into Dallas today in hopes of getting some shots of Little Baghdad which was 'built' in '03 as a movie set for Saving Jessica Lynch. Couple blocks in south Dallas.
Unfortunately, it wasn't how it used to be as I feared. There was an article in a local newspaper about 6 months ago how there was intentions of completely redoing the few blocks which they made into this Little Baghdad due to it severely deteriorating. Which it was. The plaster for the buildings was completely coming off in many sections. Many areas that used to be accessible aren't anymore. One section actually burned down. Wasn't the same. Meh. Oh well.
.Went into Dallas today in hopes of getting some shots of Little Baghdad which was 'built' in '03 as a movie set for Saving Jessica Lynch. Couple blocks in south Dallas.
Unfortunately, it wasn't how it used to be as I feared. There was an article in a local newspaper about 6 months ago how there was intentions of completely redoing the few blocks which they made into this Little Baghdad due to it severely deteriorating. Which it was. The plaster for the buildings was completely coming off in many sections. Many areas that used to be accessible aren't anymore. One section actually burned down. Wasn't the same. Meh. Oh well.
08-02-2010, 08:44 PM
#2066
Big Block go VROOOM!
“Photojournalism: time of death 11.12. GMT 1st August 2010.”
I believe we owe it to our children to tell them that the profession of ‘photojournalist’ no longer exists. There are thousands of the poor bastards, creating massive debt for themselves hoping to graduate and get a job which no-one is prepared to pay for anymore.
Even when photographers create brilliant stories and the magazine editors really want to publish them, they cannot pay a realistic price for the work.
I believe we owe it to our children to tell them that the profession of ‘photojournalist’ no longer exists. There are thousands of the poor bastards, creating massive debt for themselves hoping to graduate and get a job which no-one is prepared to pay for anymore.
Even when photographers create brilliant stories and the magazine editors really want to publish them, they cannot pay a realistic price for the work.
08-02-2010, 08:52 PM
#2067
That was a very interesting read. I think I'd loved working for/with that guy.
08-03-2010, 03:43 AM
#2068
all work and no play
can any one of you recommend to me what is the best (or a couple of the best) feature and top-rated camera backpacks for 2 gripped bodies (1 with lens attached), 1 telephoto, 2 regular lens, flash, and enough space for 2 50mm's if I needed em? and ideally I would also like a back pocket for a 17" laptop.
also interested in a smaller bag for 1 gripped body with lens attached, flash, and a couple of additional lenses. I think I will probably end up getting one big bag and one of those smaller bags like that 200 series where you can take the camera out the side without taking the backpack off. But I don't know why big backpack to get.
I could look myself but I wanted to hear your opinions - thx!
also interested in a smaller bag for 1 gripped body with lens attached, flash, and a couple of additional lenses. I think I will probably end up getting one big bag and one of those smaller bags like that 200 series where you can take the camera out the side without taking the backpack off. But I don't know why big backpack to get.
I could look myself but I wanted to hear your opinions - thx!
I think that for hiking Im going to choose a real hiking pack that fits me best, and then load what I need for that day into it.
08-03-2010, 09:50 AM
#2069
Wndrlst has one of the new LowePro ProTrekkers, she likes it a lot, it's a beefed up bag for hiking.
08-03-2010, 11:44 AM
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what are your intentions for this backpack Rubin? Actual hikes, a means to transport all your equipment in one bag? From what Ive seen and read, most backpack bags arent overly comfortable for hiking, especially with all that weight in them. The 17" laptop is going to be a limiting factor for you too. I have the Burton Zoompack, its great for lugging all my gear including my laptop when needed, but my 15" is about the most that will fit in it.
I think that for hiking Im going to choose a real hiking pack that fits me best, and then load what I need for that day into it.
I think that for hiking Im going to choose a real hiking pack that fits me best, and then load what I need for that day into it.
08-03-2010, 01:41 PM
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Topaz just made Canon 5D2 owners real happy, with DeNoise 5...
http://www.topazlabs.com/denoise/?ut...paign=denoise4
http://www.topazlabs.com/denoise/?ut...paign=denoise4
08-03-2010, 06:46 PM
#2072
Earth-bound misfit
Holy hell, that looks amazing. The CS5 did a decent job, but wow. Why just 5D2? I'm going to dl the free trial to see how it plays with 7D files.
08-03-2010, 06:57 PM
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08-03-2010, 07:03 PM
#2074
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Ah, okay. I'm really impressed by the detail recovery.
I'm really impressed by the detail recovery.
@ ISO 25600
08-04-2010, 01:09 PM
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Is it specifically designed forthe 5dmkII?
Is it like that one plug in I see at PotN about the 1DmkIII.
Its specifically designed off the 1dIII sensor and Really makes the camera have no noise and performs better than a d700/5dII/d3 etc etc.
Is it like that one plug in I see at PotN about the 1DmkIII.
Its specifically designed off the 1dIII sensor and Really makes the camera have no noise and performs better than a d700/5dII/d3 etc etc.
08-04-2010, 01:12 PM
#2078
No, they are just using the 5D2 to show what it can recover.
08-04-2010, 01:13 PM
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08-04-2010, 01:26 PM
#2080
Earth-bound misfit
Wow. Yeah, I want that.