 |
|
|
|
Next: Hi how are you doing
|
| Author |
Message |
External
Since: Jul 06, 2007
Posts: 32
|
(Msg. 1) Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 5:00 am
Post subject: My now retired SLR was a great travel companion...
Archived from groups: rec>photo>digital (more info?)
|
|
|
Back in July (prior to heading to Switzerland and Austria with my
wife) I posed the question, "Should I retire my old SLR, or not?" I
had a lot of really worthwhile replies which did help me. I ended up
taking my Canon Powershot A640 (set at the highest level) and a
compact tripod (best thing I ever did). I am very, very happy with the
results (some great photos). I may end up buying a digital SLR further
down the road but in the meantime the money saved will go toward our
next trip (to Italy) in 2008. So, yes, I guess my trusty old SLR has
been retired; a shame - but that's life.
Thanks to all who helped me make this decision.
GoFlatty (Geelong Australia) |
|
| Back to top |
|
 | |
External
Since: Aug 02, 2005
Posts: 3969
|
(Msg. 2) Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 8:20 am
Post subject: Re: My now retired SLR was a great travel companion... [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
On Sat, 13 Oct 2007 07:05:33 -0000, GoFlatty wrote:
> Back in July (prior to heading to Switzerland and Austria with my
> wife) I posed the question, "Should I retire my old SLR, or not?" I
> had a lot of really worthwhile replies which did help me. I ended up
> taking my Canon Powershot A640 (set at the highest level) and a
> compact tripod (best thing I ever did). I am very, very happy with the
> results (some great photos).
Congratulations! My older Powershots also retired my Nikon SLRs,
about 7 years ago. Although not able to match the best images the
SLRs could provide, the Powershots didn't have many of the SLRs
negatives (p.i.)  |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Oct 13, 2007
Posts: 1
|
(Msg. 3) Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 1:44 pm
Post subject: Re: My now retired SLR was a great travel companion... [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
On Oct 13, 5:20 am, ASAAR <cau....TakeThisOut@22.com> wrote:
> On Sat, 13 Oct 2007 07:05:33 -0000, GoFlatty wrote:
> > Back in July (prior to heading to Switzerland and Austria with my
> > wife) I posed the question, "Should I retire my old SLR, or not?" I
> > had a lot of really worthwhile replies which did help me. I ended up
> > taking my Canon Powershot A640 (set at the highest level) and a
> > compact tripod (best thing I ever did). I am very, very happy with the
> > results (some great photos).
>
> Congratulations! My older Powershots also retired my Nikon SLRs,
> about 7 years ago. Although not able to match the best images the
> SLRs could provide, the Powershots didn't have many of the SLRs
> negatives (p.i.)
I agree in some extend that film is still great, but for all the
conveniences
of digital, I retire my film cameras for a long time ago and sell them
for
film camera collectors. >> Stay informed about: My now retired SLR was a great travel companion... |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Oct 15, 2007
Posts: 2
|
(Msg. 4) Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 2:15 pm
Post subject: Re: My now retired SLR was a great travel companion... [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
"GoFlatty" <goflattyster.RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1192259133.644293.71770@k35g2000prh.googlegroups.com...
> Back in July (prior to heading to Switzerland and Austria with my
> wife) I posed the question, "Should I retire my old SLR, or not?" I
> had a lot of really worthwhile replies which did help me. I ended up
> taking my Canon Powershot A640 (set at the highest level) and a
> compact tripod (best thing I ever did). I am very, very happy with the
> results (some great photos). I may end up buying a digital SLR further
> down the road but in the meantime the money saved will go toward our
> next trip (to Italy) in 2008. So, yes, I guess my trusty old SLR has
> been retired; a shame - but that's life.
> Thanks to all who helped me make this decision.
> GoFlatty (Geelong Australia)
>
many years ago (6 or 7) a coolpix 950 retired all my 35mm's............and I
am still using it. >> Stay informed about: My now retired SLR was a great travel companion... |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Aug 20, 2006
Posts: 54
|
(Msg. 5) Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 3:10 pm
Post subject: Re: My now retired SLR was a great travel companion... [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
> many years ago (6 or 7) a coolpix 950 retired all my 35mm's............and I
> am still using it.
>
>
I've got one of those too, from back when they came out! Mine is a '99 and MAN
they were expensive!
Though they are merely two MPs, the images can be interpolated to a larger print
size in genuine fractals and Irfanview, makes them still quite useful though a bit
large for toting around for snap shots. the largest file size it makes prints to 5x7",
do you interpolate?
--
Giant_Alex
not my site: http://www.e-sword.net/ >> Stay informed about: My now retired SLR was a great travel companion... |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Sep 29, 2007
Posts: 2
|
(Msg. 6) Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 9:48 pm
Post subject: Re: My now retired SLR was a great travel companion... [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
On Oct 13, 5:58 pm, GoFlatty <goflattys....DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Oct 14, 6:44 am, Fish <yellowtail_2....DeleteThis@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Oct 13, 5:20 am, ASAAR <cau....DeleteThis@22.com> wrote:
>
> > > On Sat, 13 Oct 2007 07:05:33 -0000, GoFlatty wrote:
> > > > Back in July (prior to heading to Switzerland and Austria with my
> > > > wife) I posed the question, "Should I retire my old SLR, or not?" I
> > > > had a lot of really worthwhile replies which did help me. I ended up
> > > > taking my Canon Powershot A640 (set at the highest level) and a
> > > > compact tripod (best thing I ever did). I am very, very happy with the
> > > > results (some great photos).
>
> > > Congratulations! My older Powershots also retired my Nikon SLRs,
> > > about 7 years ago. Although not able to match the best images the
> > > SLRs could provide, the Powershots didn't have many of the SLRs
> > > negatives (p.i.)
>
> > I agree in some extend that film is still great, but for all the
> > conveniences
> > of digital, I retire my film cameras for a long time ago and sell them
> > for
> > film camera collectors.
>
> Yes, it's all about 'convenience' isn't it - and flexibility in terms
> of being able to view shots immediately and edit later. But, I think
> I'll keep my trusty SLR even if just for old-times sake....
> Cheers!
> GoFlatty- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
I'd been thinking about taking some photos with my old Nikon SLR 35
mm. just to make sure it's still in working order. Most of the film I
shoot these days is actually 110. I have the Minolta and Pentax 110
SLRs, and it's a lot of fun to try and get something of quality out of
a negative the size of your fingernail. >> Stay informed about: My now retired SLR was a great travel companion... |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Jul 06, 2007
Posts: 32
|
(Msg. 7) Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 9:54 pm
Post subject: Re: My now retired SLR was a great travel companion... [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
On Oct 13, 10:20 pm, ASAAR <cau....TakeThisOut@22.com> wrote:
> On Sat, 13 Oct 2007 07:05:33 -0000, GoFlatty wrote:
> > Back in July (prior to heading to Switzerland and Austria with my
> > wife) I posed the question, "Should I retire my old SLR, or not?" I
> > had a lot of really worthwhile replies which did help me. I ended up
> > taking my Canon Powershot A640 (set at the highest level) and a
> > compact tripod (best thing I ever did). I am very, very happy with the
> > results (some great photos).
>
> Congratulations! My older Powershots also retired my Nikon SLRs,
> about 7 years ago. Although not able to match the best images the
> SLRs could provide, the Powershots didn't have many of the SLRs
> negatives (p.i.)
You're right, ASAAR. And I think that as I get to be able to use all
of the facilities of my digital camera its convenience and portability
will confirm that while parting was such sweet sorrow it was for the
best...
Regards.
GoFlatty >> Stay informed about: My now retired SLR was a great travel companion... |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Jul 06, 2007
Posts: 32
|
(Msg. 8) Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 9:55 pm
Post subject: Re: My now retired SLR was a great travel companion... [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
On Oct 13, 11:15 pm, "BIC" <rol... RemoveThis @pointbtinternet.com> wrote:
> "GoFlatty" <goflattys... RemoveThis @gmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1192259133.644293.71770@k35g2000prh.googlegroups.com...
>
> > Back in July (prior to heading to Switzerland and Austria with my
> > wife) I posed the question, "Should I retire my old SLR, or not?" I
> > had a lot of really worthwhile replies which did help me. I ended up
> > taking my Canon Powershot A640 (set at the highest level) and a
> > compact tripod (best thing I ever did). I am very, very happy with the
> > results (some great photos). I may end up buying a digital SLR further
> > down the road but in the meantime the money saved will go toward our
> > next trip (to Italy) in 2008. So, yes, I guess my trusty old SLR has
> > been retired; a shame - but that's life.
> > Thanks to all who helped me make this decision.
> > GoFlatty (Geelong Australia)
>
> many years ago (6 or 7) a coolpix 950 retired all my 35mm's............and I
> am still using it.
Wow! If I'm still using my Powershot in even five years I'll be
happy...
Cheers!
GoFlatty >> Stay informed about: My now retired SLR was a great travel companion... |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
External
Since: Jul 06, 2007
Posts: 32
|
(Msg. 9) Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2007 9:58 pm
Post subject: Re: My now retired SLR was a great travel companion... [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)
|
|
|
On Oct 14, 6:44 am, Fish <yellowtail_2....DeleteThis@yahoo.com> wrote:
> On Oct 13, 5:20 am, ASAAR <cau....DeleteThis@22.com> wrote:
>
> > On Sat, 13 Oct 2007 07:05:33 -0000, GoFlatty wrote:
> > > Back in July (prior to heading to Switzerland and Austria with my
> > > wife) I posed the question, "Should I retire my old SLR, or not?" I
> > > had a lot of really worthwhile replies which did help me. I ended up
> > > taking my Canon Powershot A640 (set at the highest level) and a
> > > compact tripod (best thing I ever did). I am very, very happy with the
> > > results (some great photos).
>
> > Congratulations! My older Powershots also retired my Nikon SLRs,
> > about 7 years ago. Although not able to match the best images the
> > SLRs could provide, the Powershots didn't have many of the SLRs
> > negatives (p.i.)
>
> I agree in some extend that film is still great, but for all the
> conveniences
> of digital, I retire my film cameras for a long time ago and sell them
> for
> film camera collectors.
Yes, it's all about 'convenience' isn't it - and flexibility in terms
of being able to view shots immediately and edit later. But, I think
I'll keep my trusty SLR even if just for old-times sake....
Cheers!
GoFlatty >> Stay informed about: My now retired SLR was a great travel companion... |
|
| Back to top |
|
| |
| Related Topics: | | What is your lightweight SLR travel kit? - I'm finding that I don't carry my SLR as much as I should because of the weight. I'm curious - what are others carrying for a lightweight travel kit and what do you consider an optimum lightweight setup? I would use this kit while traveling as a.. |
|
You can post new topics in this forum
You can reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Profile
Private Messages
Log in
