It's Already 2AM: 36th Edition... THE REUNION THREAD !

FJ LOVE wrote in post #18298057
Nice pic Baan, where is it ?

Thanks Martin.

it's in a city here called Irvine.

tonylong wrote in post #18277680
These are good thoughts!

I mentioned earlier that for me the 1D3/70-200 was my "go to" combination for sports/action, a combo that was ideal!

Now, the other 1D bodies have all had good qualities, and we've heard good reports about the 1D4 especially and the 1DX!

If you are interested in this type of photography, well, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this combo!!!

Like was mentioned, I didn't have the "spot" problem with my 1D3, it was just not an issue...

When I was first looking at the 1D3, there were numerous reports of problems with a good AI Servo performance, keeping the focus up to par, and then Canon recalled them all in, and came up with a fix. I kept my eye on things, and when fixed bodies began to be released, I grabbed one off of Amazon, got it, and put it through a whole lot of testing for the AI Servo AF performance, and was quite happy!

As to the "spot problem, my one thought would be to use the heck out of it, and then to be prepared for quick sensor cleaning (I would resort to liquid/swab cleaning as needed, although I did have Rocket blowers handy), but since I didn't see that problem, but still that would have been my approach

If there is a consistent problem, I'd hope that Canon would "catch" some kind of defect, definitely keep looking out for some kind of recall/fix

But for overall use, these bodies have performance featured, both in AI Servo AF performance, and then, yeah, the 10 fps functionality does deliver, sure, we can mention "spray andpray", it kind of puts a smile on your face, when capturing some action you point and focus and sure, do a bit of "spray"(and hope/ "pray" that you grab a real keeper, but in my experience, when getting some action that I really wanted to get something solid, I'd shoot a set of 3 or 4 shots, and guess what, it worked, I could get one or two shots out of that sequence that to me really delivered

Hi Tony! Sorry Ive been meaning to respond to your msgs but never got around. I'm sure all 1d bodies are well. My only experience close to the combo is a gripped 50d with 70-200 f4 which I really enjoyed and loved how the pictures came out. so I can only imagine a 1d2+ with 70-200 2.8 be even better :P I would use for events such as performances and weddings, not much towards sports.

thanks for the heads up about some models of the 1d3.

Chet wrote in post #18281781
That's the trick, I don't work out That's why I'm using the 1200 number and just going about my day. Also I've been very successful with that number as 1700 gave me 0 loss with exercise.

ooh I thought you were doing something :P

I guess if you want to lose more you will just have to put in more work. meaning.. start working out

FJ LOVE wrote in post #18282325
what, are you new ?

lol

was able to keep up with the older faster pace better than this slower pace. lol

Blurr Cube wrote in post #18283885
Is it a metabolism thing? I'm not all that savvy on the science. I've just been doing low carb and occassional fasting (or more like skipping dinner).

I do weigh myself in the mornings but that's just to let me know if I'm heading in the right direction. I don't beat myself up too much if I stray. It just reminds me that I'm off the path and should get back on. That's me though.

metabolism has a big play in it too :P im not well knowledge myself and I lake metabolism. but I know eating instead of going hungry and doing some sort of exercise, like walking or something would help.

do you weigh yourself before or after you drop the kids off? lol if you want to feel lighter, make sure you let out the waste :P you'd be amaze how much they weigh o.o I don't weigh em but one time I weighed before and after hehe

monk3y wrote in post #18285344
Sorry took me a long time to come back here, I just got back home...

Martin, I visited this place last year, had to meet some of my relatives of course

All Nikon small cameras suck big time so had to settle with Canon, I was initially looking at the Sony RX100 III but then all Sony cameras in Japan don't have english menus. So decided on a Canon instead.

Yeap the temple is in Nikko, Just 2 hours north of Tokyo, pretty popular area... and old. Should be a good place to visit when you get a chance.

haha not familiar.... how are you?!

RAMEN!!!! Pho..... is so difficult to find anywhere hehe

Hey Hey Hey.... Is that my Markins and Gitzo?? harhar!!! They must've thought they're leaving salt water for good when I sent them to you Baan? Good to see them in action again! Damn haven't been near a beach in almost 2 years

really? I never checked them out :P but I noticed one of the camera that has a fix lens looked really good in quality. really liked this.
https://photography-on-the.net …read.php?t=1411​285&page=1

yup, that's your tripod and head :P haha yeah its too bad and its gone sand in it and im too lazy to clean it too or do not even know how to clean it :P still works that's all that matters hehe. I really like it and id use it and bring it with me over smaller travel size tripods. just more easier and simple to use. small ones u gotta fiddle with. I don't mind the weight and size of the gitzo, if im gonna carry a tripod around it might as well be a good one :P cuz the smaller ones are still a hassle...

monk3y wrote in post #18285347
Food Porn!

Roast Beef bowl

Tonkotsu Ramen

dang that beef bowl lol looks like a meat dessert bowl or something. whip cream on top haha what is that white thing?

I drooled looking at the ramen :/ just got on a no ramen diet plan too haha sucks.

monk3y wrote in post #18285345
Yes nice shot... I don't know if still know how to do long exposures, I must be getting old catching up to Martin now

haha me too, I was surprised to see 7 pages after a week! LOL!

thanks. nothing to it! like riding a bike :P

monk3y wrote in post #18285347
Food Porn!

Roast Beef bowl


Tonkotsu Ramen

Chet wrote in post #18290755
I'm caring for my mom as she just got new knees. Have yet to care for a Nintendo switch.

how's youre mom doing?

monk3y wrote in post #18292123
I already posted it back in the old thread old man haha I'll find some of those photos again and post them here.

It was pretty good at first but stopped watching it once they had some sort of connection... too cliche already haha but Liza is pretty easy on the eyes.

I think it's time for some food already? hehe

Kebab Bowl

Eggs & Things Strawberry Pancakes

Eggs Benedict

that strawberry pancake looks friggin good!

Blurr Cube wrote in post #18293402
I've seen ads. I know it's sold out. Wondering if the hype will last.

probably not too long. the mini nes classic is more popular :P

the wii was a great success because it was new and fun at that time and great at parties. but it got old and the wii u was very bad in sales. Nintendo is not for serious gaming. im sure Nintendo fans would hate me for saying that :P but what I mean is in regards of a serious system. they are more towards renovations and gimmicks. you only buy Nintendo to play Nintendo games. you wouldn't buy it to play call of duty or something like that. im curious how well it'll do or if it'll do bad. to me it feels like an oversize handheld/portable system.

I mainly got it for Zelda and Mario kart. and thought its nice to have an easy to carry around system. don't care much to play with friends at get together.

monk3y wrote in post #18293764
Thanks!!! I got a few more hehe no diet! Diet is bad for you haha

That was the purpose of this thread, aside from Chet's trolling or mine

haha it's likely because it's your pee time Martin

At least I disappeared before I got married. haha

More food:

Yakitori

Shoyu Ramen

Gyoza (fried dumplings)

Say cheeeseeeee

dams.. all looks good how was the restaurant form kill bill? that place looks nice, love the layouts. one problem would be sitting and having ppls feet from the upper floor hanging out or kicking things down lol

edit: just saw that you said it was good but overprised :P

taking up all the space in one page!!

from last weekend.

Knee doing better. Dementia getting more noticeable. Thanks for asking.

Chet wrote in post #18300205
Knee doing better. Dementia getting more noticeable. Thanks for asking.

"As you get older three things happen. The first is your memory goes, and I can't remember the other two." - Sir Norman Wisdom

DTBaan wrote in post #18300167
taking up all the space in one page!!

from last weekend.

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Cool shots. Do the stars look like commas because of long exposure?