Category Archives: advice requested

OD Green Kel-Tec PMR30

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Oleg Volk

A year or more ago, one of my friends lend me a brand new PMR30 for use in photos. I thought I knew who it was, but the person I asked declined any knowledge of it. I am done with … Continue reading →

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Wireless noise-cancelling headset recommendation needed

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I am looking for a headset for the following: Talking on the phone hands-free (needs a microphone option) Listening to to music or watching movies on a plane Listening to music from desktop at home I looked at Samsung Level Over, … Continue reading →

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Who in or near Nashville has a Steyr AUG?

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I have some spare parts I’d like to give away. (Update: parts committed.)

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World Steel Challenge photos

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I still have several memory sticks given to me at the end of the Ft.Smith event by various people. Most of them are without an associated name or address. If you gave me a memory stick for the photos, please … Continue reading →

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Please recommend a subcompact camera

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I am looking for a camera small enough to live in a shirt pocket. Protected viewfinder would be helpful but not mandatory, close focus is mandatory. Would be ok with prime, non-zoom lens. The purpose is to provide a more … Continue reading →

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7.7mm Arisaka in Nashville

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Does anyone have such a rifle available for me to borrow for photos?

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Telemarketing annoyance, round 2

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Oleg Volk

For the past year or so, I have been getting one or two calls every day from some “Coach Orlando”. The calls always come from different numbers, and about 80% of them go straight to voice mail without ringing. Any … Continue reading →

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Model call update for Pearland, TX (Houston area)

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Oleg Volk

After I received many enthusiastic responses, I found out that the client, Primary Arms, is mainly looking for men ages 21 to 45 or so, their primary target demographic. The photo shoots will be mainly done Monday through Wednesday. If … Continue reading →

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Windows weirdness: system clock stopped working.

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Just noticed last night that the clock increments very slowly.  I re-set it around 5:3-pm yesterday, and it’s now nine hours behind. Any idea what could have caused it and how to fix it? (Windows 8)

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Can RFID be used for tracking photo props?

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I need a way to tag all objects in my home to be able to find them quickly. Can RFID reader be used to locate items up to 10 yards from the reader, or is the method limited to very … Continue reading →

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Where in the US can I find this kind of landscape?

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Oleg Volk
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Mossberg 144 magazines

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I have come to the conclusion that I need more magazines for that rifle. I have old 7 and 8 round magazines, and three newer 10-rounders…but all are starting to wear out. A good friend adjusted them for me, but … Continue reading →

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Skin retouching tutorials?

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Please advise on the most clear tutorials for working with skin textures? I’ve read several rather unclear guides on working with specific texture frequencies, would like to find something that’s easier to follow and implement.

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How to add CSS style sheet to a WordPress page?

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Oleg Volk

Amie needs to embed a form but the form comes with an external style sheet link which needs to be put in the head of the page. I am not see where the formatting of an individual WordPress post ban … Continue reading →

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Need contact info for MetaBones

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I am using their adapter to run Canon EF lenses on Sony body. The locking between the body and the adapter is slightly loose and leads to loss of electrical contact from time to time. I emailed their support address, … Continue reading →

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Who among my readfers does 3D modeling and rendering?

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Oleg Volk

A client of mine has a project that needs 3D modeling and rendering of industrial products. The work revolves around images for advertising, not CAD. I know that a few of my former students have been doing this, but my contacts … Continue reading →

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Drones in Nashville

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I’d like to get up to speed on doing photos of and with drones. Is anyone near Nashville willing and able to show me the basics?

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Magnified LCD hood for Canon T3?

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I looked at B&H but could not find a single hood for the 2.7″ LCD. Any suggestions?

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Oil painting filter in Photoshop CC 2015

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Oleg Volk

I need oil painting filter for a project. I have CS5 and CS2015 installed. The filter seems exclusive to CS6. Any suggestions on how to deal with this problem? Thanks!

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Canon T3 operation question

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Oleg Volk

In live view, the screen seems proportional to the expected exposure. That’s useless in studio with flash.  Any idea how I could switch the LCD to display brighter images rather than the expected picture brightness?

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