Red-Ringed Tupperware Party with (ineffective) Tin Foil Hats

Morning Permie.

Woolburr wrote in post #2450213
Oh my...Oh, oh my...Sounds like an interesting office.

Might have been! lol There were no bricks offered to sweeten the deal, though. (thank heavens!!)

Ok y'all. I branched out-- https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthre​ad.php?t=255327

Wu-goddess-sister, I liked how those photos you just posted in "people" turned out. I wondered if they would have as much impact smaller (than the versions you sent me) but I still really think they do! And my favorite is still the b&w but I like 'em all

Hmm...

Reading up on how all the 17-55/2.8 owners are carping about the dust problem. Real pity, too.. it would have been a fine L but they just didn't build it like one.

Thanks Permie-priestess-sister. I am nervously awaiting a comment/slam. lol I am glad you and my niece liked them

There seems to be a bun in that oven. And why on earth would anyone slam them?

Woolburr wrote in post #2450262
There seems to be a bun in that oven. And why on earth would anyone slam them?

correction...it's a "bean"

Woolburr wrote in post #2450262
There seems to be a bun in that oven. And why on earth would anyone slam them?

I am not a people picture taker anymore.
I wasn't too awfully pleased, but the kids like them. I do see potential and if I hadn't had cf problems and weirdness happening with my computer we would have shot more the next morning.
Plus, you know how folks are all Keen on "sharp" I did the inverse high pass filter thing to soften up the two non-silhouette ones. wish I hadn't cut off the hands on those two.

Permagrin wrote in post #2450270
correction...it's a "bean"

Yep- that's my bean! Bean is a sprout now, but everyone on all sides of the family refers to him/her as bean

Permagrin wrote in post #2440948
I've never seen an albino oscar...weird. What do you keep in the tank with it? We used to have three of the regular ones when I was growing up...they ate everything else in the tank except the plecostomus catfish....

This is the albino tiger oscar ...
its only a baby about 2 or 3 inches long ...

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Well, this has been fun.

I'm off to face the day. When I return, I suspect I will (as now) have absolutely no idea what any of you are talking about.

While I am gone, I have something of a puzzler on my hands, and I am interested in your opinions. It appears I am developing cataracts, albeit very slowly. This probably means that I will experience gradual deterioration of vision until the eye doctor determines the cataracts are operable (whatever that means). At present, I'm not having any problems, but expect that before long, the impact on my vision will become an issue, especially in my ability to pursue photography in any meaningful manner.

My wife recently had cataracts, but they came (and went) very quickly. It was only about a year from the time they were first diagnosed until she had them removed. Mine appear to be developing much more slowly, and the whole process could take a few years.

So, my question for you is, should I unload the bulk of my equipment now, and reacquire new gear when my vision is back to normal? Should I keep what I have and hope that it's still relatively current in 2,3, 4 or more years? Should I look for a seeing-eye dog that can use a camera?

BTW, I'm not looking for any sympathy. This is one of those rites of passage that I'm fully prepared for, and I've understood for a long time that this was coming. Everyone in my family has gone through it, including my brother who developed his in his early twenties. At worst, it's an inconvenience, but it does provide some interesting options relative to my hobby and developing an intelligent strategy regarding the disposition of my equipment.

Thoughts?


Thanks, Tom

belmondo wrote in post #2450319
Well, this has been fun.

I'm off to face the day. When I return, I suspect I will (as now) have absolutely no idea what any of you are talking about.

While I am gone, I have something of a puzzler on my hands, and I am interested in your opinions. It appears I am developing cataracts, albeit very slowly. This probably means that I will experience gradual deterioration of vision until the eye doctor determines the cataracts are operable (whatever that means). At present, I'm not having any problems, but expect that before long, the impact on my vision will become an issue, especially in my ability to pursue photography in any meaningful manner.

My wife recently had cataracts, but they came (and went) very quickly. It was only about a year from the time they were first diagnosed until she had them removed. Mine appear to be developing much more slowly, and the whole process could take a few years.

So, my question for you is, should I unload the bulk of my equipment now, and reacquire new gear when my vision is back to normal? Should I keep what I have and hope that it's still relatively current in 2,3, 4 or more years? Should I look for a seeing-eye dog that can use a camera?

BTW, I'm not looking for any sympathy. This is one of those rites of passage that I'm fully prepared for, and I've understood for a long time that this was coming. Everyone in my family has gone through it, including my brother who developed his in his early twenties. At worst, it's an inconvenience, but it does provide some interesting options relative to my hobby and developing an intelligent strategy regarding the disposition of my equipment.

Thoughts?


Thanks, Tom

Tom, I don't know you, but I'll tell you what I'd personally do. I'd keep a "basic" package, and unload the big expensive stuff, except for maybe your super tele primes. They're timeless, and they'll always be excellent. I'd keep the collector lenses and what not, and any that you don't feel need to be upgraded. The bodies however, I'd ditch. When you get better, you'll most likely be able to use that same amount of money and buy something significantly more advanced later on.

Just my two cents. Best of luck, Tom. My grandmother's vision has been deteriorating over the past few years, and she just had her cataracts removed. Very quick surgery, super fact recovery, fairly inexpensive, and worked like a charm. She sees far better than she previously could.

belmondo wrote in post #2450319
Well, this has been fun.

I'm off to face the day. When I return, I suspect I will (as now) have absolutely no idea what any of you are talking about.

While I am gone, I have something of a puzzler on my hands, and I am interested in your opinions. It appears I am developing cataracts, albeit very slowly. This probably means that I will experience gradual deterioration of vision until the eye doctor determines the cataracts are operable (whatever that means). At present, I'm not having any problems, but expect that before long, the impact on my vision will become an issue, especially in my ability to pursue photography in any meaningful manner.

My wife recently had cataracts, but they came (and went) very quickly. It was only about a year from the time they were first diagnosed until she had them removed. Mine appear to be developing much more slowly, and the whole process could take a few years.

So, my question for you is, should I unload the bulk of my equipment now, and reacquire new gear when my vision is back to normal? Should I keep what I have and hope that it's still relatively current in 2,3, 4 or more years? Should I look for a seeing-eye dog that can use a camera?

BTW, I'm not looking for any sympathy. This is one of those rites of passage that I'm fully prepared for, and I've understood for a long time that this was coming. Everyone in my family has gone through it, including my brother who developed his in his early twenties. At worst, it's an inconvenience, but it does provide some interesting options relative to my hobby and developing an intelligent strategy regarding the disposition of my equipment.

Thoughts?

Thanks, Tom

ohh... jeez okay, so i'll try not to go the 'sympathy' route... except to say that I wouldn't be nearly as calm as you seem to be.. I suppose i'd keep my gear.. if you're losing your sight slowly then I'd think that you could still use it for some time if the time comes that you can't use it anymore then I would sell off witht the knowledge that the situation is temporary and you can reaquire gear after your surgery....But, my thoughts are that the doctors in this world can do all kinds of incredible things.. you'd think that they could help you maintain your vision throughout this process?.. maybe you should see another doctor.. Okay that sounds like sympathy.. I did have an aunt that had to have the surgery due to diabetes and her vision was very, very much improved... good luck whatever you decide I think that you are incredibly brave...

sari

belmondo wrote in post #2450319
Well, this has been fun.

I'm off to face the day. When I return, I suspect I will (as now) have absolutely no idea what any of you are talking about.

While I am gone, I have something of a puzzler on my hands, and I am interested in your opinions. It appears I am developing cataracts, albeit very slowly. This probably means that I will experience gradual deterioration of vision until the eye doctor determines the cataracts are operable (whatever that means). At present, I'm not having any problems, but expect that before long, the impact on my vision will become an issue, especially in my ability to pursue photography in any meaningful manner.

My wife recently had cataracts, but they came (and went) very quickly. It was only about a year from the time they were first diagnosed until she had them removed. Mine appear to be developing much more slowly, and the whole process could take a few years.

So, my question for you is, should I unload the bulk of my equipment now, and reacquire new gear when my vision is back to normal? Should I keep what I have and hope that it's still relatively current in 2,3, 4 or more years? Should I look for a seeing-eye dog that can use a camera?

BTW, I'm not looking for any sympathy. This is one of those rites of passage that I'm fully prepared for, and I've understood for a long time that this was coming. Everyone in my family has gone through it, including my brother who developed his in his early twenties. At worst, it's an inconvenience, but it does provide some interesting options relative to my hobby and developing an intelligent strategy regarding the disposition of my equipment.

Thoughts?


Thanks, Tom

Practically speaking I'd ask myself a few questions: how long before your vision is impared enough to make your gear useless? How long will your gear be useless? And what speed is the reacurrence? The answers to those would help me decide. If it's temporary and I used all my gear, I'd get rid of nothing. If I didn't use all my gear, I'd still do nothing different than I would when I could see and didn't use all my gear. (did you follow all that ) In my case, that meant I sold what I knew I didn't/wouldn't use again. In other words Tom, I'd do nothing different, for a temporary situation. If they are the fast growing, fast renewable kind, I'd re-think the situation. If they are the slow growing, I'd take a hiatus and re-assess things after the surgery. If you are thinking of trimming down your gear list anyway (which you said only yesterday that you were in the hoarding phase), that would be one thing....good lenses hold their value pretty well...unless they are brand new...so you won't lose much by waiting to make a decision.

Anyway, that's my IMO suggestions.

Hey, guys. I didn't meant to cast a pall over this thread. It really isn't a big deal to me. I'm just trying to get opinions on what you see as an intelligent way to approach this when it does happen. In the meantime, I thoroughly intend to keep going the way things are. That includes terrorizing you all with my insane abuse of moderator powers.

Actually, the thoughts of having 20/20 distance vision are intriguing. I've never had that, ever.

Beyond that, we shan't speak of it again.

Your friend,


Blind Pew

belmondo wrote in post #2451053
Hey, guys. I didn't meant to cast a pall over this thread. It really isn't a big deal to me. I'm just trying to get opinions on what you see as an intelligent way to approach this when it does happen. In the meantime, I thoroughly intend to keep going the way things are. That includes terrorizing you all with my insane abuse of moderator powers.

Actually, the thoughts of having 20/20 distance vision are intriguing. I've never had that, ever.

Beyond that, we shan't speak of it again.

Your friend,

Blind Pew

No problem Tommy, your condition ain't life threatening plus there are good remedies. So take it like a man. As far as your gear goes, what does a good eyesight have to do with coLLecting ? Even a blind man could FEEL his lenses. Even if you could not feel them, you KNOW you've got them. There, I hope I have provided you with a badly needeed reality check that the tupperware kids obviously could not.
Lastly.....let me ask you a question so as to help you see the issue more clearly: when was the last time you might have used the following lenses: 14L, 24L, 35L, 85L, 135L, 24-70L...? You see ? I've told ya so.