Hello, my name is Scott and I'm a photoholic.

[Battou]

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=122554

Well, it's likely not going to have visable degridation to your images but once it starts eating the glass coating it will not stop untill it's been removed.

However, if it's not safe to dismantle the lens, either due to what you paid for it or inexperience or combination therein they are useable for the most part.

 

[monkeykoder]

Well given that the price is set at $25 I think dismantling it might be an option but I'd really rather try that with a lens I didn't particularly care about first and I can't afford both of the fungus infected lenses the guy is selling.

 

[Battou]

Yeah that is understandable.

In the long run, the lens shown in that thread is toast now, I destroyed the retainer ring trying to remove it as it was not noched for removal. this error led to me comming up with the methoed I used on my 100-200 so it was not a total loss.

 

[monkeykoder]

Maybe I should just wait and not buy a lens with fungus but crap for $25 it might just be a fun lens to play with.

 

[Battou]

Hell, go for it. I have...Had an 80-200 gemini that was seriously fungi'd, It worked fine after I cleaned it, I paid ten dollars for it. It is still in active service with My GF's camera.

Don't get me wrong the gemini actually required cleaning with an inner element three quarters covered over when I got it, slightly different situation.

 

[monkeykoder]

I think I just might.

 

[Big Bully]

In 1990 I went into kidney failure and since have received 2 transplants. I was 35. I can attest to the concept that life is short and passes you by very quickly. I am fond of the little blurb "Life is too short to sweat the small stuff". I witnessed this yesterday first hand as Cathy and I watched her mother pass. So party like a rock star, sing as if no one can hear, dance like you can't be seen and live each day as if it were your last. (we never know when that might be true)

:hug:::hug:: Oh John I am so sorry to hear about your mother in law. Losing someone close to you is hard. Luckily I haven't had to have the experience of losing a parent, but I have lost all of my grandparents and Kevs. Its hard.. If you need anything, even an internet hug. Just let me know.

Dustin!!! You are thinking too damn much!!! Haven't you heard of the saying OPPOSITES ATTRACT!? The girl you find doesn't have to be into math or science. She could be into anything.. Just look outside the box. Quit thinking about it and just do it.

 

[monkeykoder]

Nike commercial.

 

[monkeykoder]

I really pissed myself off today. First off I got my test back in my one math class finally 26% very painful. I was talking to one of the people in the class about it and they offered to help me study for the final. For some reason I didn't jump on the offer and I don't know that I'll get a second chance.

 

[monkeykoder]

Download from brain after incident. (note other person involved was female)
Possible meanings of said offer:
1) Possible interest in getting to know me
2) Possible pity over my horrible grade
3) #1 but she isn't single just looking for a backup
4) none of the above

Analysis of possibilities
1) Create opportunity for re-offer offer repayment of services with dinner after studying possibility of success 90%
2) Possibly same as #1 however possibility of success 1%
3) Just study.
4) plork.

Analysis of previous conversation leading to probabilities of above options.

1) Given previous opportunities for said offer (hey I've been trying to get her to make this offer) no offer was made -5% for option #1 (given assumption of equal possibilities for the above 4 options)
2) Given body language of previous interactions possible signs of interest were detected +3% for option #1
3) Given she is a grad student +5% for option #2
4) She is freaking hot -1% for option #1
5) No ring + Grad student -2% for option #3

balance equations in head

Analysis #2 difficulties with analyzing everything before making decision.

1) Decision made for you if analysis takes too long
2) Analysis of social situations always fruitless
3) Takes up valuable brain time losing information for possible analysis...

Difficulties with under analysis in situations involving women

1) Slapped
2) Bad reputation (less likely given population of school and given compartmentalization of inmates)
3) Physical confrontation with significant other of said woman (50-50 odds on who would win I'm stronger than I look)

Possible solutions to over analysis
1) Alcohol.
2) Assorted drugs
3) Get laid

Problems with given solutions
1) Goes too far
2) Danger level too high
3) Darn it this is the exact reason I'm trying to fix the darned problem.

 

[monkeykoder]

And this is over a mere offer to help me study...

Translation:

HELP!!!!!!!

 

[Big Bully]

Nike commercial.

Ha ha very funny.. Maybe should I should go into marketing.

I really pissed myself off today. First off I got my test back in my one math class finally 26% very painful. I was talking to one of the people in the class about it and they offered to help me study for the final. For some reason I didn't jump on the offer and I don't know that I'll get a second chance.

Just go up to her and tell her that you changed your mind. And after studying by yourself, you need help. So go ask her for help. Because even though you turned down the offer, doesn't mean she won't help you. She would probably be more than happy to help you. And you can offer her dinner, hospitality is always appreciated. Quit being such a chicken and just do it bud.

And this is over a mere offer to help me study...

Translation:

HELP!!!!!!!

Just ask for her help. Quit over analysing everything you are making your life more stressful than it needs to be. Just ask her for help. She is a girl in your field.. What more could you want. Just do it.

 

[monkeykoder]

Ha ha very funny.. Maybe should I should go into marketing.



Just go up to her and tell her that you changed your mind. And after studying by yourself, you need help. So go ask her for help. Because even though you turned down the offer, doesn't mean she won't help you. She would probably be more than happy to help you. And you can offer her dinner, hospitality is always appreciated. Quit being such a chicken and just do it bud.



Just ask for her help. Quit over analysing everything you are making your life more stressful than it needs to be. Just ask her for help. She is a girl in your field.. What more could you want. Just do it.

I never said no the conversation just took a different turn.

 

[monkeykoder]

Nikon 200mm f4 AI lens $25 (I'm not sure whether to thank or curse said spot of fungus). Nikon N6006 $10, hey it is only a broken latch. Nikon N4004 hey how many cameras can you make where the latch is prone to breaking $5. Nikonn 50mm f1.8 Series e FREE. Hey $40 is a lot of money for a student.

 

[Yemme]

:hug:: Thank you for the birthday wish Mr. I don't want anyone to know about my birthday, period! :greenpbl:

Have a good night and go to bed early...:lmao: