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  1. GeorgeHolland

    What have they done to Darby O Gill and the Little People?

    I would like to buy the Blu-Ray and checked Amazon where is is over $50. I don't want it that bad even though I am of 99% Irish descent. I thought we owned the DVD and looked for it to watch on St. Patrick's Day before remembering our neighbor lent us their copy. We named our Red-Tri Australian...
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    For the Love of Camera Bags

    I do a lot of hiking and have a Think Tank BackLight 36L and even with a 600f4 with camera body attached, I can slip off the shoulder straps, swing the backpack around without removing it with the belt still on, un-zip the pack, remove the lens/body, zip the bag back up, swing the backpack back...
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    Coffee: Intermediate to Advanced

    New Espresso Machine was installed today. The cabinet makers will finish next week and the coffee bar will finally be complete. I think I'll be good for now.
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    2023 MLB Season

    His best years came later but HOF 3rd Baseman Adrián Beltré was already showing his defensive excellence in Seattle. I was able to cover a few games during his Mariners years. © George Holland
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    Coffee: Intermediate to Advanced

    My daughter bought me some so I've been testing Normcore puck screens as well. I can't say it makes a big difference in the shots but it doesn't seem to have any negative effects and it helps keep the shower screen clean. Your screen looks almost black. Is it coated or is that just the...
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    Coffee: Intermediate to Advanced

    My wife is doing a kitchen remodel; new quartzite countertops, refaced cabinets, and a new Induction Cooktop. She is also replacing the family room cabinets on each side of our fireplace so they match the kitchen. I thought what we had was fine but I get a little larger cabinet for my family...
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    In-n-Out best burger in LA

    Did Paul Giamattti (Miles in Sideways) bring a bottle of 61’ Chateau Cheval Blanc and drink it out of a disposable styrofoam soda cup? Another bit of trivia, Chateau Blanc translates as “White Castle”.
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    JBL Conceal C62 Invisible In-wall Speakers

    "Can In-Wall Speakers really become invisible?" The answer is YES! The paint is still drying but there is no hint of where the speaker is although existing imperfections in the wall can be seen and they sound great. I hope to have the painter clean those up once my wife picks a color.
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    JBL Conceal C62 Invisible In-wall Speakers

    Can In-Wall Speakers really become invisible? I should know by tomorrow. My wife has been complaining about the ADS In-Wall speakers I installed myself when we built our home decades ago. She is remodeling her kitchen, having a coffee bar added, and changing out the family room cabinets and...
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    Projector Challenged

    I only have personal experience with JVC projectors and currently own an RS3100. I read that JVC’s have better blacks. This measured advantage is minimized unless your theater is completely light controlled. Published specifications tend to be much better than actual measurements after proper...
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    Watching movies letterbox/wrong aspect ratios.

    This thread takes me back. I vaguely remember getting a Sony XBR CRT TV many years ago. 32 inch I think, It was an early “High Resolution” model with flat glass on the front and a set or two of RGB inputs that allowed playback of 1080i and possibly a few other higher resolution images in a 16:9...
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    JVC Announces Free HDR Features Upgrades for Current D-ILA Projectors

    JVC released v3.00 firmware. Second Generation Frame Adapt provides improved Dynamic Tone Mapping for HDR images with high peak white information in the image. The laser light source adjustment can be finely adjusted according to the environment and user preference*2 USB backup function can be...
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    Your current GAS list?

    I have a Sigma 15mm 2.8 EXDG Fisheye I used primarily for Underwater Photography with F Mount bodies but I have used it on occasion topside. On a Nikon Mirrorless body and an FTZ adapter I can control aperture from the camera but need to manually focus. Many may not care but my personal choice...
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    Calibration dvd or blu ray

    Digital Video Essentials is a DVD and was released in 2003. Digital Video Essentials: HD Basics [Blu-ray] was released in 2012. After years of calibrating projectors and TV’s myself I hire a calibrator now but the current standard is “The 2023 Spears & Munsil Ultra HD Benchmark”. I haven’t...
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    Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)

    Considering I'm not family, or a Blackfoot, I'll forgive him. :)
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    Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)

    Thanks for the link. I enjoyed watching a couple of them. My buddy Jack Gladstone, Lily's cousin, just attended a Family Premiere of the movie in Seattle and Lily Video conferenced in. Jack, an award winning performer, singer/songwriter himself, didn't invite me.
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  18. GeorgeHolland

    The Transition to Mirrorless

    What weaknesses do you experience with the Z 9 viewfinder? I love both the Z 9 viewfinder and monitor and experience no weaknesses in my use, even before subsequent firmware enhancements. I am not aware of any fellow Z 9 users having any complaints either. I don't own nor have I tested a Z 8, or...
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    Your current GAS list?

    My NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S was delivered today. First token snapshot of one of my Aussies. Feels small and light and should be easy to hand hold for hours without problem and looks to be a hikers dream super telephoto. Going out looking for Orcas tomorrow. I will bring it along but plan on...
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    Your current GAS list?

    For a light, flexible, packable kit for hiking and my type of shooting the 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 VR S paired with the 600 f/6.3 VR S would be ideal and cover most subjects but I didn't want to duplicate the focal ranges I already own even if they are too big and heavy to comfortably take with me on...
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    Your current GAS list?

    $4,799.95 - It is listed on the top of the Nikon page I linked to right under the lens name. The new 600 f/6.3 is an S lens. The 180-600 is a consumer lens, though reviews have been very positive. Build quality and components, weather sealing, bokeh, and other incremental differences with an...
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    Your current GAS list?

    Nikon keeps hitting it out of the park with their mirrorless Z lens portfolio. Yesterday the Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S lens was announced. Coming in at only 3 pounds and 11 inches long and designed around a Phase Fresnal (PF) lens element, bird, wildlife and sports photographers have yet...
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    Coffee: Intermediate to Advanced

    Starting a bag of Big Truck from Olympia Coffee today, 2nd bag of a three type espresso bundle. Always one of my favorites and this time with a blend of Latin American and African coffees is no exception. My move to single dosing has proven to be a challenge for my wife so I am trying out some...
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    Anyone added after-market CarPlay to their car?

    I would call Maestro. Seems there are a number of options that work but may offer more features as they go up in price. There is a lower priced iDataLink Maestro RR and a higher priced iDataLink RR ADS-Maestro MRR2 that should all work. I wish I had the option to replace the head units on my...
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    Anyone added after-market CarPlay to their car?

    I have upgraded the stereos in all 3 of my cars over the years. I keep my cars a long time. Unfortunately, my 2009 and 2016 BMW’s have a MOST Bus and replacing the head unit is not recommended. Too many other options are integrated. I was able to use MOST Bus interfaces in order to add an...
  26. GeorgeHolland

    Show Us Your Fall Colors

    A number of years ago. I may take some more as the colors are just starting to change but I see this every day, have photographed it numerous times, and should look for another venue if I take the time to chase fall colors this year.
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    UHD Review A Few Words About A few words about...™ - The Exorcist -- in 4k UHD

    Watched it in my mid-teens in a theater when it originally came out. Raised Catholic, attended Catholic grade school and high school. Once was too much, I have no interest in ever watching it again. Glad to hear the 4K release is a quality effort.
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    2023 MLB Season

    "Bark at the Park" in Oakland and seems a Photographer brought his Husky with him to the Photographer's well next to the M's dugout. JP owns a couple Huskies and even as a Coug I still love the breed having had one growing up. As someone passionate about photography and was able to shoot M's...
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    oh why not....THE ABYSS

    I tested my DVD in the theater and the image was not as good as I had remembered. I must have watched an Amazon Prime streamed version recently if it was available because I remember my scope screen filled and decent image quality the last time I watched it. I would not call the DVD decent. I...
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