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Category Archives: advice requested
OD Green Kel-Tec PMR30
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
Wireless noise-cancelling headset recommendation needed
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
Who in or near Nashville has a Steyr AUG?
I have some spare parts I’d like to give away. (Update: parts committed.)
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World Steel Challenge photos
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
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
Does anyone have such a rifle available for me to borrow for photos?
Telemarketing annoyance, round 2
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)
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.
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)
Can RFID be used for tracking photo props?
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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Mossberg 144 magazines
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
Skin retouching tutorials?
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.
How to add CSS style sheet to a WordPress page?
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
Need contact info for MetaBones
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?
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
Drones in Nashville
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?
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
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!
Canon T3 operation question
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?