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Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

10/29/2009 07:06:47 PM · #156

Sorry, didn't get the card in the mail today, so can't save the day at the last minute -- if it would help now or not.

I feel the sting of a strong slap from Gibbs on the back of my head. (NCIS reference if you don't get it...)

10/29/2009 07:59:05 PM · #157

Originally posted by vawendy:

Originally posted by Simms:

Originally posted by vawendy:

Originally posted by Simms:

Originally posted by vawendy:
I'm sorry, I like the SC and I think they do a good job, but considering that it's taken them up to 2.5 weeks to validate a couple of photos, it seems like there should have been leeway on this side as well. Since there were people that were watching this thread, they could have told Judy that they didn't have time to wait for the card to be sent. To be silent on the time frame, watch the card being sent off, and then DQ'ing seems mean.

If the time frame had been told to Judy in private, then I apologize to the SC. If not...

Far as I am concerned its the right decision - its not their fault Jutilda got caught cheating, and like other cheats before her, the DQ was quite rightly deserved.

Don't do the crime if you can't do the time..

reactions to that response. shock, dismay, trying to come up with responses that won't get me censored by the SC. I guess there's just one less person I have to like and respect on the site.

Dont be hard on her Vawendy - I'll forgive her, I am sure you can as well..

ok, that was actually pretty funny. But seriously, Simms, I expected better of you. But I've run across more than my fair share of jerks today, so I shouldn't be surprised.

Wendy, Mark does not need anyone to defend him, in fact, he'll probably reject any such attempt, so I am writing this mostly to decrease your level of anxiety and disappointment. Those who've been around here long enough know that That's what Mark does for fun, in fact, he is probably laughing his butt off right now seeing that he's pushed a button on somebody. Of course he doesn't think she was cheating, so, calm down.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

10/29/2009 08:02:32 PM · #158

Originally posted by cdrice:

Being that a reinstatement is potentially feasable, I renew my petition for a webcam.

Simms

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

10/29/2009 08:51:35 PM · #159

Originally posted by senor_kasper:

She`s managed to pull the wool over your eyes as well eh? She is soooo conniving.

;P

Jutilda

Canon EOS-7D

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon

10/30/2009 09:01:09 AM · #160

This may be the longest thread ever. LOL Thanks again everybody. I did send the card to Charles Rice, and if he finds something (which I doubt), then good for him for retrieving something I could not. To be honest, after working on finding the "real" original for over 18 hours, I don't care any more. I won it, I didn't cheat, and it's my mistake for using stupid software, although I've used it since the beginning of my digital photo viewing. You are the best and

Simms, I may have to give you a spanking. Oh wait, you might like it. :~P

MelonMusketeer

Voigtlander Ultron 35mm f/1.7 Aspherical MF Wide Angle - Black

Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4

10/30/2009 10:18:18 AM · #161

From the "Results Recalculated" thread;

Originally posted by MelonMusketeer:
It may be worthwhile for anyone who expects that they may someday win a DPC ribbon, or even come close, to send in a shot for validation to see if your system to save the original file is working or if it is dinking the cam file with a tag when you copy it to your computer to store it.

scalvert ; " Judy has already had many images validated, so that may not provide much comfort." End quote

Something different must have happened this time. Have you changed or updated software Judy?

Paul

Leica SL

10/30/2009 10:26:51 AM · #162

Originally posted by MelonMusketeer:

Something different must have happened this time. Have you changed or updated software Judy?

I think that was a migration from XP to Vista...

Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

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

10/30/2009 10:29:42 AM · #163

Originally posted by MelonMusketeer:

Something different must have happened this time. Have you changed or updated software Judy?

It's pretty clear earlier in the thread that it's an issue with the new (to Judy) Vista and how it interacts with Microsoft Picture Viewer.

R.

Message edited by author 2009-10-30 10:30:00.

Spork99

OM System OM-1

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

10/30/2009 10:36:41 AM · #164

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Originally posted by MelonMusketeer:

Something different must have happened this time. Have you changed or updated software Judy?

It's pretty clear earlier in the thread that it's an issue with the new (to Judy) Vista and how it interacts with Microsoft Picture Viewer.

R.

Shoulda got a Mac.

fldave

Pentax K5II

Pentax DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6ED AL [IF] WR DC

10/30/2009 10:48:48 AM · #165

Perhaps the easiest way to protect files for validation (workflow aside) is to simply not erase/format your card until the challenge is over; for validation request you upload directly from your card/card reader (read as a drive.) Cards are relatively inexpensive these days, and no software/hardware issues.
(I also don't view images while on the card unless it is still in-camera.)

Message edited by author 2009-10-30 10:50:19.

Paul

Leica SL

Voigtlander Ultron 35mm f/1.7 Aspherical MF Wide Angle - Black

10/30/2009 10:59:29 AM · #166

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Do we know which way Windows 7 goes with this issue...?

Jutilda

Canon EOS-7D

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon

10/30/2009 11:06:51 AM · #167

I asked the Microsoft guy (yes, I paid 49.00 so I could try and figure out if it could be fixed through Microsoft) but I didn't get an answer regarding 7.

scarbrd

Leica M10

Leica 35mm f/1.4 Summilux M Aspherical MF - Black

10/30/2009 11:23:33 AM · #168

Originally posted by Spazmo99:

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Originally posted by MelonMusketeer:

Something different must have happened this time. Have you changed or updated software Judy?

It's pretty clear earlier in the thread that it's an issue with the new (to Judy) Vista and how it interacts with Microsoft Picture Viewer.

R.

Shoulda got a Mac.

I think a similar thing used to happen with iPhoto and jpegs, particular if you had auto-rotate enabled. Not sure any more since a shoot RAW now and it's not an issue. However, I did get a validation request from the first challenge I ever entered. Best of 2001. The challenge was in 2006. The image I used was moved, viewed, OSs upgraded, photo archiving programs, iPhoto, file systems. etc. over several years, all on Macs. Didn't have an issue with that one.

NikonJeb

Nikon D850

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

10/30/2009 12:03:47 PM · #169

Originally posted by fldave:

That'd get pretty crazy and tedfious after a while if you enter nuimerous challenges and shoot often. With my camera shooting 15MB umage files and easily going through a card or two over a weekend, I imagine I could have two or three cards down during voting.

Of course, those files are so large 'cause I shoot RAW, so it isn't an issue.....8>)

To be honest, I don't see any good reason not to shoot RAW.

11/03/2009 09:37:43 PM · #170

Any news here?

cdrice

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

11/03/2009 10:26:28 PM · #171

Originally posted by senor_kasper:

Any news here?

I'm trying one last trick at reconstructing file data blocks tonight... but it doesn't look too good. :( Been plugging away at it since I got the card Monday evening. Was hoping to post with good news, but don't have any yet -- so haven't posted anything.

I'll have a final decision in a few hours, if my brain doesn't explode from too much base-16 math beforehand.

11/03/2009 11:01:28 PM · #172

Originally posted by cdrice:

Originally posted by senor_kasper:
Any news here?

I'm trying one last trick at reconstructing file data blocks tonight... but it doesn't look too good. :( Been plugging away at it since I got the card Monday evening. Was hoping to post with good news, but don't have any yet -- so haven't posted anything.

I'll have a final decision in a few hours, if my brain doesn't explode from too much base-16 math beforehand.

Thanks for the update and don't let your brain explode.

cdrice