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04-12-2021, 05:34 AM

STM replied to a thread This Is Where All of the Cool Turtles Hang Out........... in Film SLR's

I seriously doubt there will ever be a mirrorless camera around my neck! :) If I was ever to make a big change in format over 35mm and 2¼ I might...

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04-11-2021, 03:20 PM

STM replied to a thread Jinbei lighting in Flashes

Never heard of them but the rebranding does not surprise me. I think it happens more often then we realize.

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04-11-2021, 04:33 AM

STM started a thread ♫ Doo, Doo, Doo, Lookin' Out My Back Door ♫ in Wild Life

The ultimate in lazy, low impact, late afternoon birding! I open the back door to the deck, set up the D850 and 600mm on a tripod and gimbal mount in...

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04-10-2021, 08:42 PM

STM replied to a thread Property Release in Photography Business

I hope it works for you!

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04-10-2021, 04:53 PM

STM replied to a thread Property Release in Photography Business

I am a member of PPA and I pulled this off of their website. I am sure it has been run by all of their loy-yiz and has their stamp of approval.

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04-10-2021, 04:44 PM

STM started a thread This Is Where All of the Cool Turtles Hang Out........... in Film SLR's

.........and no doubt discussing and coming up with solutions for all of the problems of the turtle world! Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet, SC...

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04-09-2021, 08:55 PM

STM started a thread Hey I'm HUNGRY Mom! in Film SLR's

The Great Horned Owlet last week. It has since lost all of its white downy feathers and may have fledged. We have not seen it around for a couple of...

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04-09-2021, 02:40 PM

STM replied to a thread Post Your Lensball Photos! in General Photography

I keep mine in the black bag it came with so it does not get scratched and toss it into my camera bag. I can attest that it will certainly heat up...

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04-09-2021, 02:42 AM

STM replied to a thread Post Your Lensball Photos! in General Photography

I have an 80mm K-9 crystal one. It is perfect, no imperfections or bubbles. I got mine for about $45 on Amazon. Amazon.com : Original Lensball...

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04-07-2021, 05:08 PM

STM replied to a thread Post your latest purchases. in Off Topic

I hesitated for a long time about getting an F3 but when this one came along in absolute mint condition (not a mark on it) I could no longer resist....

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04-07-2021, 03:43 PM

STM replied to a thread A worthwhile read in Film SLR's

I know exactly what you mean. I have 2 4" binders filled with nothing but negative sleeves, both 35mm negative and slides and 2¼". I love to just...

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04-07-2021, 03:34 PM

STM started a thread Post Your Lensball Photos! in General Photography

The little spheres of glass can make for some interesting photos!

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04-02-2021, 11:27 PM

STM replied to a thread Post your Squirrel pictures in Wild Life

Adorable little rodent, isn't he?

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03-31-2021, 06:00 PM

STM started a thread A worthwhile read in Film SLR's

I am one of those photographers who has never stopped shooting film and still enjoy shooting it today, though right now I do not have the space to...

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03-30-2021, 08:59 PM

STM replied to a thread Gimbal: carrying, transporting, storing in Other Photography Equipment

This would not work for me. This might work if your lenses are autofocus but since all of my lenses are manual focus AI/AIS and I was unfortunately...

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03-29-2021, 10:55 PM

STM replied to a thread Gimbal: carrying, transporting, storing in Other Photography Equipment

I carry mine over my shoulder all the time when it is mounted on a tripod. I just make sure I lock it in both axes before carrying it. If I might...

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03-29-2021, 09:37 PM

STM replied to a thread Post your birds (2) in Wild Life

The Great Horned Owl chick at Brookgreen was pretty active today. It is really starting to lose its downy feathers now. I am not sure when it was...

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03-29-2021, 08:58 PM

STM replied to a thread Post your birds (2) in Wild Life

Fanning for the Ladies........ Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, SC. There is a substantial population of wild turkeys there. D850, 400mm...

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03-29-2021, 12:46 PM

STM replied to a thread F4E aw faw down go BOOM! in Film SLR's

It was a cringeworthy moment for sure! In nearly 50 years of doing photography I cannot ever remember dropping a camera body before this one, I have...

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03-29-2021, 03:26 AM

STM replied to a thread Free Nikon Backyard Birds Webinar in Education

Thanks!

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03-28-2021, 10:28 PM

STM started a thread F4E aw faw down go BOOM! in Film SLR's

I was out shooting some wading birds yesterday with just the F4E and F5 and some Fuji 400. It is already getting pretty hot here in SC (84º and humid...

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03-28-2021, 09:55 PM

STM replied to a thread Free Nikon Backyard Birds Webinar in Education

Damn, I missed it! :mad:

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03-27-2021, 05:26 AM

STM replied to a thread Nikon F2 Photomic with MB-2 drive and MD-2 pack, and family photo F2 F3HP F4S in Film SLR's

You have to love those old film cameras, great photos! I need to take an updated family photo of my FTN, F2A, F4E, F5, FE2, Nikkormat FT2. They...

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03-26-2021, 04:18 AM

STM started a thread Moon though my telescope in Low Light & Night

The clouds finally cleared for long enough to get a shot of the moon through my telescope. My Celestron Nexstar 8SE is a 2032mm f/10 catadioptric...

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About crycocyon

Location:: Boston

Interests:: Science, Sci-Fi, Photography, Philosophy

Occupation:: Neuroscience/Immunology

Experience:: Semi-Pro

Camera Equipment

Camera: F4S, D800, D850

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"There is only you and your camera. The limitations in your photography are in yourself, for what we see is what we are."
- Ernst Haas
Nikon D850/MB-D18, D800/MB-D12, F4s, F3HP/MD-4, F2 Photomic/MD-2/MB-2
Nikon 15/5.6, 50/1.2 /2 AI-S, 50 & 85/1.4 G, 24/2 Ai-S, 55/2.8 Micro
Nikon 105/2.5 AI-S/pre-AI, 400/2.8, 800/5.6 AI-S
Sigma 35/50/85/105mm f1.4 Art
Zeiss Otus 55mm f1.4