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    Anybody using the Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga line? (Not interested in Macs)

    My brain is kind of moving more towards the desktop/laptop combo, the problem with that scenario is I need to be extremely mobile. I do seasonal work (firefighter in summer and biologist in winter), so I piece together jobs for the year and travel around the country to them. Last year I lived in...
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    Anybody using the Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga line? (Not interested in Macs)

    Thanks for all the input! The pen has really clinched it for me for the thinkpad line, I just have to decide which one to get. My current cost for configuring the X1 would be over $2000 after upgrading to a 1tb ssd after buying it, Yoga 460 would be about $1700 after upgrading the ssd and RAM...
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    Anybody using the Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga line? (Not interested in Macs)

    I'm looking at the Thinkpad yoga versions, which are the business level instead of the consumer level of the Yoga 900. They are black and bland, but are much more durable and have much better specs. The Thinkpad X1 Yoga is the 360 version of the Carbon. What specs did you get with the Carbon...
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    Anybody using the Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga line? (Not interested in Macs)

    Hey everybody, I need to replace my computer sometime this year and originally had my heart set on the copper version of the HP Spectre X360, but it seems they have discontinued their 13-inch laptop. I came across reviews of the Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga line, and while it sacrifices a lot of the...
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    Olympus Tough TG-4

    I have used the TG1 since it came out, and absolutely love it. Looking to upgrade to the TG4 now that it has Raw. I would suggest getting very used to the camera so you don't have to look at the buttons as you push them. Looking through a mask at tiny camera buttons is very frustrating when you...
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    7 days in Iceland!!!!

    Picked up the 14mm on ebay for $150. It should be here Monday, so will see how it goes!
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    Camping, Cold, Oly Cameras, Remotes & Night Shooting, 3rd Party Batt. Life

    I've had frostbite on my hands and fingers a couple times in the last 4 years working in Alaska, and had a heck of a time with keeping my hands warm enough to function when I stopped to take pictures while hiking in Montana last winter when it was -5F at mid day before windchill. I just saw a...
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    7 days in Iceland!!!!

    Thanks for the info! I just got my Iceland travel book yesterday, and was up until 4 am reading over it and highlighting places to visit! I am definitely looking into an ice caves tour. Do you have any recommendations on tour operators? So much stuff depends on the weather, so I am trying to not...
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    7 days in Iceland!!!!

    I am not worried about light rain because of the weather sealing, but no reason to test fate in heavy rain, or with salt water spray by the ocean.
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    7 days in Iceland!!!!

    Hey all! My fire season is finally over, and I am finally done with a crazy month of travel around the US, so of course it is time to dive back into photography hard core! I booked a deal on Icelandair to spend 7 days in Iceland in mid January. The trip came with hotels in Reykjavik, and it...
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    Any luck with off brand batteries?

    Wow, this thread is the red Starbucks cup of the battery world! :D I use Progo batteries in addition to the original Olympus battery. I was doing a ton of long exposures down in Carlsbad Caverns a couple weeks ago, and the off market lasted longer than the original. Go figure! I am a big fan of...
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    Need advice on a back pack

    I think the chest pack would be too fiddly to deal with for every day. I have to take the pack on and off a lot and have so much other fire gear to deal with that a single grab and go backpack is all I want to have.
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    Need advice on a back pack

    Are Fstop and Lowepro the only bag companies that make backpacks with a separate opening to access your camera from the main pouch? I'm working as a wildland firefighter in central Montana this summer, and haven't figured out a safe way to bring my EM5 with me to work. I carry a 30L pack with no...
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    Lizards, snakes, toads, frogs, turtles and other reptiles & amphibians

    Herp count in Kansas Took these back in early May, but just got them posted online the other day. They are from a herp count done on Ft. Riley, Kansas every spring. FtRiley22 by Rachel Gugler Photography, on Flickr FtRiley16 by Rachel Gugler Photography, on Flickr FtRiley12 by Rachel...
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    Rodeo pictures

    I've been busy with my new job and haven't had as much time to get out and photograph as I would like, but I had the chance to go to a local rodeo this weekend and these were some of the shots I got there. https://www.flickr.com/photos/46254873@N06/ Roy Rodeo 3 by Rachel Gugler...
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    Alaska cruise lens suggestions??

    I worked in Alaska as a fisheries biologist and a deckhand on a cruise ship for 3 years, and must say you will definitely want to get a good rain cover! :D For most wildlife shots you will want the longest zoom lens you can get. If you can only buy wide or long, go long and use your widest prime...
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    Model releases?

    Photography is a hobby for me, though I've gotten a bit more serious in the last few months. I was looking at the Nat Geo photography contest, and it talks about needing model releases for people in the photos submitted. I was wondering how this works out in real life? What if you take a...
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    The official "Macro" thread

    I did see that article when I was researching more about macro. I'm not hoping to mess up my new lens anytime soon, but I have it bookmarked if it does happen! Thanks!
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    The official "Macro" thread

    I took my EM5 out for a spin with the Oly 15mm BCL and some extension tubes and the 12-50mm in macro. First time doing macro with this camera. All other attempts were with point and shoots. All images are hand held. I was very low on sleep and skipped breakfast, which made holding the camera...
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    Endust Camera Lens Cleaner?

    Has anybody seen or used this before? Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk
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    Can magnets damage cameras?

    There is a plastic clip for extra security. I don't think I would super strong magnets. Going to the craft store today to see what is available locally. Would a hardware store have some if they don't? Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk
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    Can magnets damage cameras?

    I have an old messenger style camera bag that is nice, but uses Velcro in addition to plastic snaps to secure. It is horribly noisy to open and close. I was wondering if magnets would screw up anything inside the cameras. I was going to make some magnetic closures to cover the Velcro until I can...
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    Moon shots

    I've only had my EM5 for 12 hours, but these were what I was able to capture. Em5 and 45-200mm, all at 200mm with a pretty large crop. Hopefully the next eclipse is on a clear night so I can try for more shots and see if I get better in the next 6 months! I wouldn't mind if it was a bit warmer...
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    Moon shots

    AMAZING! I'd love to know how you took that! I just got my EM5 and 45-200mm in the mail today, and have lots to learn!
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    How to update EM5 firmware?

    Yeah, I mentally played the Jeopardy song in my head while it was doing its thing! I had to go from 1.2 to 1.4 to 2.0 on the body, and the 12-50 and 45-200 both needed updates too! I'm glad it is all taken care of now and I can concentrate on reading the manual and figuring out how to get...
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    How to update EM5 firmware?

    It did warn that it was missing, I was just waiting for the pictures to finish transferring to my computer before I reformatted it and put it in! Didn't realize you need a memory card for updating firmware! Edit: It warned I didn't have a memory card when turned on and looking through menus...
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    How to update EM5 firmware?

    I tried again, and it just worked! Does it have to have a memory card in it to update? That is the only thing different from this time and last.
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    How to update EM5 firmware?

    It says version 1.3. I just downloaded.
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    How to update EM5 firmware?

    My camera finally came, and wow! It is all a bit overwhelming! I really need to read the manual cover to cover to figure everything out. I checked the firmware, and it is 1.2, so trying to update it to 2.0. I have been trying to update it with the olympus updater, but it says this function is...
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    2-3 Days in Yellowstone?

    I will have the 45-200mm, so hopefully I could get some shots with that! I have a Jeep Patriot with 4 week drive, but it is only a 4 cylinder, so not really meant for off road. I'll keep that on my list for when I head through in the fall. Thank you for the information! I love getting off...
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    Tough m4/3 camera?

    of course I happen to be in the basement when the mailman comes and miss the delivery!! Luckily small towns are a bit more flexible, so the post office said I might be able to pick it up before they close!
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    2-3 Days in Yellowstone?

    I did look into that, as I drove south through there once and it was beautiful, but the South entrance of Yellowstone is still closed when I'm driving through, so I would spend a lot of time getting back out of Grand Teton to head north again. I'll have to catch it on my way home in the fall...
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    2-3 Days in Yellowstone?

    Hello all! I'll be heading up to work in Montana the first full week of May, driving through Colorado and Wyoming. I'd like to stop and camp in Yellowstone a few days to try and get some better photos. I drove through it once several years ago, but wasn't able to do more than stop and watch...
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    Blood Moon April 15

    I'm going to try! It is supposed to be a little windy (17mph), but mostly clear. Luckily for me it isn't too difficult to get away from city lights in Kansas! :D My camera arrives tomorrow, so I don't expect too much luck, but it will be fun to try!
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    Tough m4/3 camera?

    Excellent! I will double check all the seals before I leave for my trip and work up north! I accepted a job working as a wildland firefighter in Montana, so it really does need to be durable! I got a 15mm bcl lens, and a neoprene pouch for it for tossing in my bag when responding to fires. I...
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    Intro to Astrophotography?

    Camera comes Monday, just in time for the blood moon! Yay! Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk
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    Intro to Astrophotography?

    I'll be living and working about an hour northeast of Lewistown, Montana this summer. I looked it up on the map and yep, pretty darn dark! :D Still looking for a tripod. I think it is taking longer to find one than it did to pick out a camera! Has anybody used the Benro Travel Angel...
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    Intro to Astrophotography?

    Thank you for the information! Has anybody used a Manfrotto 190xb? It is a bit heavier, but seems to have good reviews. My camera should be here Monday, I'm so excited! :D The full moon is coming up, so maybe I could try for a shot of that and get to know my settings until new moon. For a...
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    Showcase Olympus 15mm f/8 Bodycap Lens

    I was wondering if this body cap lens would be sturdy enough to keep dust and soot out of an EM5? I got hired for a wildland firefighting job this summer, and am hoping to get some decent pictures of the work I'll be doing. I like the snapshot qualities of everybody's photos on this thread...
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    Intro to Astrophotography?

    Makes sense. I wish I could get multiple tripods, but I just can't afford to purchase a full kit of gear all at once. Could you recommend a generalist tripod under $200 (though lower is better) that still collapses small enough and isn't too much of a brick to carry on long hikes? The main use...
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    Featured: 'Photographs from Morocco' by ggibson

    Amazing photos! I went for a week and a half to a surf camp north of Agadir last June, and really wish I had made it to other areas other! Your photos definitely inspire me to go back and really experience it like you did! Thank you for sharing!
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    Intro to Astrophotography?

    I'm worried the 709 would be too short to get decent angles from the ground. I'll be in the middle of no where most of this summer with no table to use for height. Is the wobble from the T025 just because it is such a light tripod? I could save a few bucks buying a slightly heavier tripod, but I...
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    Intro to Astrophotography?

    Don't we all! :D Unfortunately wildlife biology doesn't lend itself to getting rich ever, much less quick! :D
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    Intro to Astrophotography?

    Wide angle shots, mostly, though if I could get a nice moon shot now and then it would be awesome. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk
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    Intro to Astrophotography?

    I just love everybody's photos, and I am excited to try some of my own. I was wondering if anybody could recommend a good primer on how to start with an EM5? I am totally new to m43! When my camera gets here I will have the 12-50mm and 45-200mm lenses. I am also looking a good, lightweight...
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    Tough m4/3 camera?

    I found a good deal on a used EM5 on Ebay, so I bit the bullet, bid, and won! The EM1 is super enticing, but I don't have the funds right now, and once I start work I'll be in rather remote areas and unable to get one.The EM5 is such a big step up from my point and shoot, I'm sure it will keep...
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    OM-D EM5 caught in the wild.

    Jay Dickman used E-M5s and E-M1s during a cruise I was on to Antarctica. Several other guests had various mirrorless cameras as well. I was kicking myself for not getting one last summer! Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk
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    Tough m4/3 camera?

    Does anybody have any opinions on buying any of these cameras used? I have always bought my camera new from a store with extended warranties, and the idea of buying such an expensive and somewhat delicate piece of equipment used kinda freaks me out, however buying used could save several hundred...
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    Tough m4/3 camera?

    Another quick question, and important consideration. I work on boats quite often, and tripods are of no use on a boat deck. Image stabilization will be a big factor at those times. What is the difference speed and quality wise between the Olympus IBIS and the Panasonic OIS? Seems like you would...
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    Tough m4/3 camera?

    So many options! I am hoping to find a good camera shop with all the different cameras to try in hand. Unfortunately, the area of Kansas I am currently in is not a hot spot for camera shops. It is a 3-6 hour round trip drive and the prices are usually several hundred dollars higher than online...
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