Sucking along on the road less traveled

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

10/14/2009 02:46:21 PM · #701

That could be a possibility, though the voter's listed location is Maine. I got the impression the comment referred to the "able to move on its own" part of the description ... which I thought was a stupid restriction anyway.

10/14/2009 02:52:56 PM · #702

I also got a DNMC -- mine is human being with something (I looked, and there's enough of those that I thought I could say it). But I got the same message, DNMC because it has to be able to move on its own.

I think they had "able to move on it's own" so you're not just throwing something into the picture. They wanted it to be obvious that something was moving in or out of the frame. I thought we'd see some spectacular stuff, but I do think there were a lot of people who just didn't get it. And I think there's a lot of photographers who understood, but are getting voted down my people who don't. Oh well, it my my challenge suggestion--sorry folks!

10/14/2009 02:54:06 PM · #703

Originally posted by GeneralE:

ahh... same commenter. I appreciated the fact that there was a reason for the low vote, though. It never occurred to me that someone would think it was a dnmc.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

10/14/2009 03:15:13 PM · #704

Hey all you brilliant people! I just bought a UV filter for the new lens, but my camera store was out of Hoya, so I went to Ritz and got a Quantaray professional filter. I don't do much shopping at Ritz, because it seems more point and shoot and lower end stuff. Does anyone know anything about this filter? Is it good, or should I return it and mail order something else? (I bought it without knowing, because I wanted to play with the new lens when it arrived. But 77mm filters are pricey, so I'd like to get my money's worth.

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D

10/14/2009 03:29:38 PM · #705

Which lens? The 10-22?

Oddly, I don't have a filter on that one, I don't think. A Quantaray should be fine. You can replace it later if you wish. I've had those before. Their whole purpose is to prevent you from damaging the lens. I bought one at a German camera store for my new toy - VERY pricy - don't know the brand but it says "Made in Germany" (in English) so I figure it can't be all bad.

10/14/2009 03:49:46 PM · #706

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*lightbulb moment*

Oh hey, I have a non-human moving thingy! So from now on if I want a high score I will enter that subect! ;-0

10/14/2009 05:25:51 PM · #707

no lens today. Rescheduled. my neighbor stayed home so that she could sign for it (I had to work). Don't feel like I can impose for 2 days in a row. So who knows whether they're be a lens tomorrow, or whether it will come while I'm at work so they take it back with them.

I'm still irritated that they can't give you a more definite window than a 12 hour period. They know the schedule, and yes, I know it changes, but not that much. Not too many people can stay home for 12 hours to be able to receive a package.

I know it's stupid and only one day, but it's very disappointing...

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

10/14/2009 05:34:01 PM · #708

Frustrating. I had the same experience while waiting for my 18-200 to arrive.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

10/14/2009 05:35:32 PM · #709

Originally posted by vawendy:

You can call them and ask them to hold it at the receiving facility, and pick it up there, if it's not too far; mine's just a few miles away, so that's how i do it. I can't hear them knock, so I miss it otherwise. I have tried to give them permission to enter the house and wave at me, but they won't allow their drivers to do that :-)

R.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

10/14/2009 06:56:30 PM · #710

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

I can't hear them knock, so I miss it otherwise.

Have you considered having someone wire a doorbell button so that it triggers a flashing light or something?

raish

Olympus C-2500L

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

10/14/2009 07:07:51 PM · #711

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Originally posted by Bear_Music:
I can't hear them knock, so I miss it otherwise.

Have you considered having someone wire a doorbell button so that it triggers a flashing light or something?

I've seen that, in London.

"Hey, there's somebody in, I saw the lights go on."

"Duh-uh, they're deaf, that's how they know there's someone on the bell pusher."

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

10/14/2009 07:12:48 PM · #712

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Originally posted by Bear_Music:
I can't hear them knock, so I miss it otherwise.

Have you considered having someone wire a doorbell button so that it triggers a flashing light or something?

I don't have a doorbell. And I mostly prefer not to be disturbed anyhow. And UPS is within driving distance. And besides, Penny lives here now and she can hear. Except that right now she's in Australia, so if you come knocking I ain't rocking.

R.

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

10/14/2009 07:14:28 PM · #713

Originally posted by raish:

"Hey, there's somebody in, I saw the lights go on."

"Duh-uh, they're deaf, that's how they know there's someone on the bell pusher."

Jejejeâ�¢ in the acronym of Robert Heinlein, "TANSTAAFL"...

r.

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

10/14/2009 07:28:12 PM · #714

Yeah,

The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress ... :-)

You could install the light where it can't be seen from the front door -- I was thinking a small signal light, not turning on an overhead room light.

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

10/14/2009 08:26:05 PM · #715

I checked once before, and the pickup place is definitely not close. Usually they come in the late afternoon, so I guess I'm going to just hope and deal with it if it doesn't work.

levyj413

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

10/15/2009 12:51:16 AM · #716

Originally posted by GeneralE:

I don't usually like using profanity in the forums, but WTF?

Into or Out Of the Frame
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Originally posted by The only commenter so far:

The subject(s) need not be human but must be able to move on its/their own.

Does not meet challenge.

The subject is a human being.

Ah, but is it able to move on its own? ;)

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

10/15/2009 01:13:12 AM · #717

Originally posted by levyj413:

Ah, but is it able to move on its own? ;)

It has to ever since the batteries in the RC controller died ... ;-)

BTW the comment (and apparently several other similar ones) has/have been removed or modified, so it was probably a misunderstanding in the first place.

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

10/15/2009 04:23:49 PM · #718

Originally posted by GeneralE:

Originally posted by levyj413:
Ah, but is it able to move on its own? ;)

It has to ever since the batteries in the RC controller died ... ;-)

BTW the comment (and apparently several other similar ones) has/have been removed or modified, so it was probably a misunderstanding in the first place.

It was and the person has publicly apologized on the In and Out score thread. speakin of which...

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Kelli

Canon EOS-D60

10/15/2009 05:25:05 PM · #719

I'm so frustrated. I think I will just quit challenges for a while.

poser

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

10/15/2009 06:45:51 PM · #720

Originally posted by Kelli:

I'm so frustrated. I think I will just quit challenges for a while.

I'm right there with you. I'm just going to do side challenges for awhile until I get over the sting of the last ones that I have entered and sucked at.

LadyK

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

10/15/2009 06:54:55 PM · #721

Originally posted by Kelli:

I'm so frustrated. I think I will just quit challenges for a while.

im taking a break too. theres just too much going on and i really dont need dpc score drama(ha, thats so sad)

vlado

Canon EOS-70D

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

10/15/2009 07:45:16 PM · #722

Originally posted by poser:

Originally posted by Kelli:
I'm so frustrated. I think I will just quit challenges for a while.

I'm right there with you. I'm just going to do side challenges for awhile until I get over the sting of the last ones that I have entered and sucked at.

I'm right there with you girls... totally demoralised after the hidden treasures challenge.

NikonJeb

Nikon D850

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

10/15/2009 07:47:13 PM · #723

Window View II

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10/15/2009 07:54:13 PM · #724

Into or Out Of the Frame

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