Recent content by Tom

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    FujiFilm FinePix 2400Z

    Archived from groups: rec.photo.digital (More info?) Mike, Thanks for your concise instructions. Tom
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    Neumann 147 question or two....

    Archived from groups: rec.audio.pro (More info?) There are more U87s being used for VO than any other mic in the world, for a reason. JMHO. TH
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    FujiFilm FinePix 2400Z

    Archived from groups: rec.photo.digital (More info?) I cannot figure out how to change the date to the current date. All photos have the date 3-2-2001. Help!
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    Off camera flash doesn't work on my Oly C700

    Archived from groups: rec.photo.digital (More info?) "Perk" <perk@waverunner.net> wrote in message news:sPGdnWyLxMBy3i3fRVn-ig@wavecable.com... > Hi all, > > I bought the "FL-CB04" flash cord that is supposed to be compatible with > my Oly C700 UZ and thought everything would work fine. > >...
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    Canon 17-85mm IS Lens vs Canon 17-40L Lens

    Archived from groups: rec.photo.digital (More info?) Seems like the latter is recommended often. The first one is one of those that come in a kit. Any pros vs cons for either? I think they are about the same price (not sure about this and correct me please if I'm wrong here). thanks.
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    Sprint prepaid calling cards

    Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) Sprint doesn't have prepaid anymore. They offer a card like a prepaid that tied to your phone. You have a spending limit on it. you can recharge your card at sprint stores or most wal-marts. Its mainly for people that don't have...
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    FS Genelec 1031s

    Archived from groups: rec.audio.pro (More info?) Just put a mint pair up on eBay at a low price if you know anyone interested... Thanks TH
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    Where in the World for Cheapest Digital Camera Prices

    Archived from groups: rec.photo.digital (More info?) For me Wolf Camera had some of the advantages of both. I didn't pay local sales tax (around 7%) or shipping and still have someone I can go to with questions. Tom
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    memory card storage

    Archived from groups: rec.photo.digital (More info?) Do memory cards need protection from static? Or . . . is a card storage wallet a safe place to store these cards? They (compact flash in this case) come on plastic cases and one that I bought the case was also inside one of those...
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    Canon USM

    Archived from groups: rec.photo.digital (More info?) Is Canon's USM focusing (?Ultra sonic motor?) an improvment over the "other" types (DC?)? Does it make a difference to the average photographer? Thanks Tom
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    microdrives

    Archived from groups: rec.photo.digital (More info?) Are these things reliable? Do they slow a camera down? And if they do slow a camera down is it in such a manner that only a sports photographer would notice? Are there any downsides to these things (like power usage, having all of one's...
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    Park Patrol

    Archived from groups: alt.tv.tech.hdtv (More info?) oscargrouch wrote: > Tom, > > Yikes. I with you'd have written sooner. The guy seemed to know all about > that stuff AND the hookers and said he was a friend of yours. We had a good > laugh about all of it. Oh well, good luck with the...
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    Park Patrol

    Archived from groups: alt.tv.tech.hdtv (More info?) Hi Joe, I applied for and got a job as a Park Patrol Supervisor for the Westmont Park District today. It's a part time evening and weekend job. The way I see it I'll be getting paid for what others pay to join a health program at the Park...
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    Super Bowl on FOX just does not look good at all

    Archived from groups: alt.tv.tech.hdtv (More info?) OTA from our local Fox 53 Pittsburgh station, and it looked terrific "Michelle Steiner" <michelle@michelle.org> wrote in message news:michelle-E203F4.20191206022005@news.west.cox.net... > In article <YhzNd.21050$uc.17313@trnddc09>, "Jay A"...
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    HDTV on FTA satellite ?

    Archived from groups: alt.tv.tech.hdtv (More info?) Are there any HD programs or channels on the FTA (free to air) satellites ?