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I went through the full-frame thinking too. Just figured that was the only way to go at first. But I really wanted a smaller size. The more I researched the more I saw that these Fujifilm cameras really produce excellent results on the smaller sensor. I know I'm giving up something with APS-C, but in practical terms I don't think it's measurable for 99% of what I'm going to do. It's definitely small in the hand, and I added a hand grip to make it more comfortable. I also made myself hold it, and hold it a lot, just to get used to it. Like practicing holding it. After about a week it felt great. So, I made the commitment and am now determined to learn to use it to make the best photos possible. It's a huge step up in technology. And now it's up to me. I'd be happy to answer any questions or share opinions. Just let me know.

I’ve been thinking about a new camera for some time. My 10+ year old Nikon D200 is a wonderful camera, and I’ve taken thousands of pictures with it, but its dials have become pretty sticky as it has aged making it unreliable for shooting, especially if some quick adjustments are needed. It’s also pretty bulky and heavy, so more and more I found myself just grabbing my compact Nikon P7800. That’s all I took on our trip to Italy last summer — just didn’t want the bulk of the D200. Well, I broke the screen on the compact so I got the nudge to do something. I knew I wanted to size down a lot so I wouldn’t be as hesitant to grab the camera. With the advent of mirrorless cameras the last few years makers have been able to make cameras significantly smaller and lighter. The technology in digital cameras is soooo much better now too. ISOs are up to levels unimaginable a few years ago. My Nikon was pretty crummy beyond 1,800. 12,800 and higher is easily available with good quality now. Autofocus has improved dramatically in speed, accuracy, tracking moving subjects and eye focus. They all shoot video, which I don’t really care much about. Dynamic ranges are improved. Of course MP are way up too. I looked at Nikon’s new mirrorless cameras first because I already had a couple lenses and a nice flash, but I just couldn’t get too excited. I don’t have a lot invested, and the lenses are aging themselves and have some issues, so I started to look outside the Nikon ecosystem. I was first drawn to the Fujifilm lineup by their traditional SLR and rangefinder styling which includes real dials — like I learned photography with. But, as I read more about them there were a lot of additional things I liked. Fujifilm is fully mirrorless and dedicated to APS-C sized sensors in their consumer/enthusiast product line. (They also have a medium format (large sensor) lineup as well, but it caters mostly to pros or wannabes). Fuji has always had a reputation for terrific color rendition out of the camera. They have a number of built in film simulation modes based on their outstanding films (Velvia, Provia, Astia, Acros, etc.) I really liked the idea of using these rather than continuing to shoot RAW and tweaking things in Lightroom, which is pretty time consuming. Very cool for a photography geek and practical too. Fuji also has a great reputation for producing terrific lenses, which is very important to me. Build quality is excellent too. Pricing is competitive. So, I popped for the Fujifilm XT-30. It’s an SLR-style body, with a 26 MP sensor. Dedicated dials for shutter speed, exposure compensation, drive mode. Depending on the lens, aperture is either set with a ring on the lens or a dial on the back of the camera. Very old school but practical too. You know where you are at a glance and can make adjustments easily and intuitively. The electronic viewfinder is very sharp and quick with no delay. High ISO performance is excellent. Bought 18-55 mm f 2.8/4 zoom and a 35 mm f/2 prime. Both very sharp and well built. There is ISO and exposure bracketing. Use with the electronic shutter and get three or five exposures with one click with no tripod needed. Take to Lightroom for a simple HDR combination. It’s still pretty new to me, but I’m loving it so far. Can’t wait to get out and really put it through the paces. It’s definitely small enough to grab and go. Old versus new with 18-55 on the Fujifilm and 18-70 on the Nikon: Weighed them. It’s 811 grams versus 1,343, or 60% of the weight of my old system. With 35mm f/2 lens:

You beat me to it. Loved Harold Ensley the Sportsman’s Friend. Fishing and hunting in 8mm (?) film with no sound. Great commentary. The only game in town for a while. An institution around here. Used to drive a red Ford station wagon that was the 70s equivalent of ‘wrapped’.

Hah! They’re not game bird snobs. They’re always staring at or smelling any branch, ledge, fence post, deck rail, shrub or tree where a bird is or has ever been😀 Got a hedge out front that holds some song birds on occasion. Ruby goes nuts and climbs out on top of and into the middle of it. Then there’s squirrels....

Well, the dayum robin is back. Seems to love this spot. This is the second time this week we’ve taken down a nest. This is when it’s really handy having some pure bred bird dogs!

Leftover hamburger with some red wine, grated carrot, minced celery, red pepper and later some cream. Added in leftover jarred pasta sauce. Look, it’s a fake bolognese! Elbow pasta tossed in. Shredded Parmesan. Actually pretty tasty.

Help me understand please — honest question, not skepticism. So they can ‘print’ a mask that has the fine mesh required to filter stuff out? If so, I’m clearly behind in understanding the technology!! That’s absolutely cool and an impressive bit of technology that gives me some encouragement.

It’s just a lot of the same information being echoed over and over. And over. Drives me nuts too. I check news websites a couple times a day but most stuff has trickled in one way or another throughout the day.

Do what I did -- turn off the news.

Compare and contrast: 😄

And then, breakfast tacos. Scrambled eggs, ham, cheese, salsa, corn tortillas, same plate (cleaned).

Well, so sorry to hear that. Best of luck to you as you work through this. Educate yourself, advocate for yourself, be a little pushy if needed but keep the doctors and nurses and staff on your side and loving you. They can do amazing things, as you know, but sometimes need to be nudged a bit. You’re on the prayer list. Check your PM.

Well, How ‘bout some ground beef, sautéed onions, and a little taco seasoning. Dressed with some warmed salsa, hot sauce, sour cream and white cheese. Served in small softened warm corn tortillas. Funny, but the little taco holders make this possible. Would be a mess without them. Love the soft corn tortillas.

Dang, on multiple levels!! How cool to have your grandma's recipe carried down. Do you have it or ever make it yourself? I'd love to hear more about the sauce and filling.

Doubt I’d buy it, but I’d try it. BTW, it appears there are many who share @snagged in outlet 3’s disdain. Canned food aisle was pretty bare but for

Those rolls look phenomenal!!

Is it because of the sesame flavoring or the seaweed itself?

If I recall correctly, Hal is a masculine given name, often a diminutive form (hypocorism) of Harold, and a nickname.

119 Google reviews with a 4.6 rating. https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&hl=en-us&output=search&q=Theodosia+Marina-Resort&ludocid=2619156688910219559&ibp=gwp;0,7&lsig=AB86z5XDpqlMPqC7HcT0fj6tzJpw&kgs=8eed0bdfccd7b85f&shndl=-1&source=sh/x/kp/local&entrypoint=sh/x/kp/local Sorry you didn’t enjoy your stay. Personally I’m a fan of talking with the folks before trashing them on the internet.

I know this joke. Maybe not the exact joke, but the basics. What’s important is hearing it told by Buddy Hackett. As I think about it I actually feel a little sorry for anybody who hasn’t heard him tell a joke. Gonna Google him later. Need an easy laugh.

Was just describing this to a friend the other day. Hilarious!

This thread needs a little life breathed into it... ‘Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.’ ‘Today I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth.’ ‘Wendy, I’m home.’ Or.. ’Here’s Johnny.’ ’Rosebud.’ ’There’s no place like home.’ or ’With the thoughts I’d be thinkin’ I could be another Lincoln...’ or ’Oh I could tell you why the ocean’s near the shore.’

We shoulda prepared better 😄 Actually we’ve been eating pretty good lately. Been working hard from home the last couple weeks and did crack open a can of Raviolios for lunch at some point. Tonight was some frozen manicotti with left over sauce from pizza (Crushed tomatoes, salt, red pepper) plus a little jarred pasta sauce to top it off. Good thing we had some pasta sauce because this is what the pasta aisle looked like this afternoon: Poor dude was on the phone arguing with his wife about what to get.

Got about 2 dozen books on my shelves that I could read. Real books, like I like them, that I haven’t read yet. And a crap ton more I could read again. Problem is I’ll be working a bunch.