tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943691908858971818.post8662842645484581959..comments2023-12-06T04:31:36.709-06:00Comments on Reservations for One: A New ToolBillie Mercerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17826454938577230499noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943691908858971818.post-55452290098215903992013-06-14T19:20:40.600-05:002013-06-14T19:20:40.600-05:00Croft, I hate not having the camera with me when I...Croft, I hate not having the camera with me when I see that perfect shot. While this interchangeable lens camera isn't a pocket camera, at least not my pockets, it is small and light. You might want to take a look at what is happening with the mirrorless 43 and micro 43 cameras. And we are hitting the season when new cameras are being announced. I've done a lot of research since January. I've found that UTube has some great Video reviews of the cameras.Billie Mercerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17826454938577230499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943691908858971818.post-17290159559922513272013-06-14T17:34:04.552-05:002013-06-14T17:34:04.552-05:00When I was 30 I didn't need image stabilizatio...When I was 30 I didn't need image stabilization but now I am 68...<br /><br />I too am tired of lugging my Nikon D200 around with me. The days I leave it home are the days the perfect shot presents itself.Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634815881045387152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943691908858971818.post-38298964765837211392013-06-14T13:21:18.535-05:002013-06-14T13:21:18.535-05:00Thanks, Haddock. So far it is working out for me.Thanks, Haddock. So far it is working out for me.Billie Mercerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17826454938577230499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943691908858971818.post-47966477539455420622013-06-13T13:03:08.383-05:002013-06-13T13:03:08.383-05:00Phil, it had been about a month since I had printe...Phil, it had been about a month since I had printed. I did a nozzle check and all the jets were firing so I was off and running. First print was fine.Billie Mercerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17826454938577230499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943691908858971818.post-89294888438554440512013-06-13T10:46:16.836-05:002013-06-13T10:46:16.836-05:00When I read your blog the first time, I missed the...When I read your blog the first time, I missed the "printed an 11" x 14" ." Was this the first time you used the Epson in over a year? How reluctant was it to work? I bet you had to make a dozen prints before it printed a suitable print.philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02031762715800322633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943691908858971818.post-26853726493664820752013-06-12T19:25:31.667-05:002013-06-12T19:25:31.667-05:00Thanks, I'll check it out.Thanks, I'll check it out.<br />Billie Mercerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17826454938577230499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943691908858971818.post-11443449968604592542013-06-12T16:23:31.642-05:002013-06-12T16:23:31.642-05:00I finally gave in and got a camera for travel inst...I finally gave in and got a camera for travel instead of my SLR. I love all the features, but like you missed the view finder. So I purchased a HOODMAN, it is a rubber device with a lens that you place over the screen and it works just like a view finder.<br />I loved it, also when you are in bright sunlight you can see your screen. It is especially good for composition since you can use it for exact results etc. <br />Check it out....Tanchohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196129338636347646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943691908858971818.post-78024269951641952202013-06-12T07:15:49.556-05:002013-06-12T07:15:49.556-05:00Grace, I'm not ready to reveal all those detai...Grace, I'm not ready to reveal all those details yet but it is a fabulous trip that is still a few months away. Be patient! LOLBillie Mercerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17826454938577230499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943691908858971818.post-16570635924783022332013-06-12T01:02:16.273-05:002013-06-12T01:02:16.273-05:00Forget about the cameras;)) - where are you going ...Forget about the cameras;)) - where are you going on your trip?<br /><br />GraceGrace Arrowsmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01244912809733637849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943691908858971818.post-1804063892176496542013-06-11T21:35:57.783-05:002013-06-11T21:35:57.783-05:00Phil, I've used the iPhone camera quite a bit ...Phil, I've used the iPhone camera quite a bit so I'm sort of okay without the viewfinder although I've found myself putting the camera up to my eye. LOL Eventually I will get the new OMD and it does have a viewfinder.Billie Mercerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17826454938577230499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943691908858971818.post-11988346284828526962013-06-11T21:34:01.031-05:002013-06-11T21:34:01.031-05:00No, I think it took about 5 shots to get this one....No, I think it took about 5 shots to get this one. So perserverance more so than a steady hand.Billie Mercerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17826454938577230499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943691908858971818.post-49375788964768921382013-06-11T21:32:53.833-05:002013-06-11T21:32:53.833-05:00Cristina, I need to sell some equipment but I get ...Cristina, I need to sell some equipment but I get such an emotional attachment to it. I'm sure I would feel lighter if I could bring myself to clean out the camera closet.Billie Mercerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17826454938577230499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943691908858971818.post-64958365686904429262013-06-11T21:31:28.822-05:002013-06-11T21:31:28.822-05:00Barbara, you are doing just fine with your camera....Barbara, you are doing just fine with your camera. But thank you anyway. <br />Blush, blush. Billie Mercerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17826454938577230499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943691908858971818.post-24801473782858769142013-06-11T21:19:28.090-05:002013-06-11T21:19:28.090-05:00I love it when a blogger gets a new camera. More ...I love it when a blogger gets a new camera. More and more pictures pop up in the blog. I bought a new Sony without an optical viewfinder, and boy do I miss it. I take half of my photos with the old camera using the optical, eye level viewfinder. If I buy another camera, it will have to have an evf (electronic view finder).philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02031762715800322633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943691908858971818.post-81428555547729301872013-06-11T18:28:12.313-05:002013-06-11T18:28:12.313-05:00Even with image stabilization you must have a very...Even with image stabilization you must have a very steady hand!<br /><br />alalcubanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12667546605871850986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943691908858971818.post-7765968155441987672013-06-11T18:22:53.894-05:002013-06-11T18:22:53.894-05:00Billie, I completely understand not wanting to be ...Billie, I completely understand not wanting to be burdened with a big-girl camera. Starting about two years ago, by the time I trundled DSLR camera, lenses, filters, tripod--you know!--I was too pooped to want to take a picture. I bought a Canon G11 two years ago and haven't regretted it for one minute.<br /><br />Next week we are going to New York. A lightbulb went on in my head. Early Sunday evening I took the huge step of listing ALL my old DLSR equipment for sale on eBay. Within an hour, it all sold, every filter, every flash card, the whole shootin' match. When we get to New York, I'll mail the box to the buyer. <br /><br />I feel lighter already. <br /><br />Cristina<br />http://www.mexicocooks.typepad.com<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943691908858971818.post-46637113442820137062013-06-11T18:16:29.223-05:002013-06-11T18:16:29.223-05:00Sounds sensible and wonderful. I had Olympus came...Sounds sensible and wonderful. I had Olympus cameras for years and years until I got the digital camera that I've been using for the last few years. Of course NO photos I take ever look as beautiful, clear and enchanting as yours......<br />Yu have the "eye" girlfriend, and the skill!Babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609157345912932083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943691908858971818.post-31825039476636601482013-06-11T18:10:31.936-05:002013-06-11T18:10:31.936-05:00Jim, so far I'm really impressed with the came...Jim, so far I'm really impressed with the camera and the digital files but as you know it doesn't have a view finder and some much better features of the OMD. I just couldn't see investing in the current OMD when the new generation is suppose to be even better. But one rumor I'm picking up is that it might be a bit larger. Not happy about that one. Although this camera will go in a small purse it will not go in a pocket...at least not any pocket that I have. That is okay. The lighter weight is more important. Wish you were here so you could look at some prints from it with me.Billie Mercerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17826454938577230499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943691908858971818.post-27814861182706915932013-06-11T17:57:21.048-05:002013-06-11T17:57:21.048-05:00I'm eager to read your continuing revelations ...I'm eager to read your continuing revelations about your new toy, Billie!Jim Quinnnoreply@blogger.com