The Coffee House

[Gary A.]

Gary is up at 5:20 a.m. to watch World Cup. Gary woke up to Mary Lou's alarm as it was she to professed getting up early for the match. Mary Lou is still in bed.

I put the match on for my study hall students this morning. Ronaldo has some beautiful legs.

And a head worthy of butting balls into the end zone ... ahhhh ... goal.

 

[Gary A.]

Buenos Dias Coffee Hosers. Yesterday was a good day. Four mile walk with Maggie, roasted up some Colombian Supremo beans, watched World Cup, a quick trip to Long Beach for Movie Tuesday then dinner in Seal Beach. Perfect top-down, upper 70's weather. This is another overcast morning, 63F presently ... it may hit 80F. 80F out here feels like 80F.

Ronaldo beats Morocco.

 

[smoke665]

just great lenses and sensors in a solid camera.

That's why I thought it was odd that Fuji doesn't have that many lenses in their line up anyhow, but still the 5 axis feature will only work with a few. Unlike my choice that is backward compatible with all.

 

[Gary A.]

just great lenses and sensors in a solid camera.

That's why I thought it was odd that Fuji doesn't have that many lenses in their line up anyhow, but still the 5 axis feature will only work with a few. Unlike my choice that is backward compatible with all.

A few years ago, the X series was entirely new ... designed and built from scratch, including the mount, requiring all new lenses. Takes awhile for R&D to catch up to what older camera lines have. There's a lot to say about starting from scratch and discarding the sins of the past in a new design. As there is a lot to say about a company who compromises on a new product in order to accommodate older designs.

 

[CherylL3 2]

Is this the official Fuji club meeting? When I picked up the used 35mm the other day, I did get to see and hold a new 50-140. Wow! The size does defeat the purpose of less weight.

The XT2 w/power booster and the 50-140 is significantly less bulk and weight than my old 1D with a 70-200.

The camera store had a used one recently that sold. I did put my name on the list if another one comes in. The timing and the price have to be good. And I will need time to overthink if I really need it or not.

 

[Gary A.]

Is this the official Fuji club meeting? When I picked up the used 35mm the other day, I did get to see and hold a new 50-140. Wow! The size does defeat the purpose of less weight.

The XT2 w/power booster and the 50-140 is significantly less bulk and weight than my old 1D with a 70-200.

The camera store had a used one recently that sold. I did put my name on the list if another one comes in. The timing and the price have to be good. And I will need time to overthink if I really need it or not.

It all depends on what you shoot and how you shoot. As smoke665 stated, it has been taking some time for Fuji to flesh out their lens lineup. Gary waited years for the 50-140 f/2.8 to arrive. That lens certainly improved my photography and matched up with my photographic vision and what Gary desired in a final image.

 

[Gary A.]

Last night’s dinner at Beachwood. Gary had a brisket sandwich and Mary Lou a chicken salad. Both were delish. The brisket was quite smokey. Gary had a pineapple cider, a first for Gary. It was nearly as sweet as he first suspected. Mary Lou a Pilsner.

 

[Fujidave]

Out today after helping mum, X-T2 worked like a dream too as I took it easy switching on/off and no trouble at all. I now have to make up my mind for new lens. Either the XF 16mm or XF 90mm.

 

[jcdeboever]

I was doing some searching today about why my X-T2 was not turning back on. I`d take a few shots then turn it off, but with in so many seconds I`d try to turn in on to take some more. Searching online I came across a piece saying you should leave it for about 20/30 seconds before turning it straight back on.

Interesting. Gary is constantly turning the camera off between shots to conserve battery.

me too. I think this what is happening

 

[waday]

Out today after helping mum, X-T2 worked like a dream too as I took it easy switching on/off and no trouble at all. I now have to make up my mind for new lens. Either the XF 16mm or XF 90mm.

I hear the 23 mm is pretty good.

 

[davidharmier60]

Fuji sounds pretty good.
I had quite near 6 hours today.
16.56 for the week so far.
They want me to assemble a book case.
I need a hammer which I will bring from home. We have a big bad hammer here.
Having chicken tenders and home fries at the deli. Waiting to get my check.

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[waday]

We have two little pigeon fledglings on our deck. They won't leave.

Two days ago, my wife goes, "come quick, there are two birds sitting side by side on the deck, they're really cute!" Yes, they were cute, really cute. I figured they'd leave by the afternoon, but nope. Since they probably sat in the full sun all day, I figured I'd put a little thing of water out there for them. I open the door, and they clumsily fly away. The mom looked pretty angry with me.

I figured they left, but nope, they came back. Sat there all day yesterday, and they were there this morning, as well. The mom is looking after them.

As long as they feel they are safe and they grow up and leave, I hope they stay as long as they need. But they pooped everywhere, ugh.

 

[smoke665]

a lot to say about starting from scratch and discarding the sins of the past in a new design

As is "Don't try to fix it if it isn't broke". Pentax glass has always been solid, other then the change from M42 to bayonet mount there haven't been radical changes. They've also taken a slightly different approach in putting the electronics in the body, making it easier to he backward compatible

 

[Gary A.]

We have two little pigeon fledglings on our deck. They won't leave.

Two days ago, my wife goes, "come quick, there are two birds sitting side by side on the deck, they're really cute!" Yes, they were cute, really cute. I figured they'd leave by the afternoon, but nope. Since they probably sat in the full sun all day, I figured I'd put a little thing of water out there for them. I open the door, and they clumsily fly away. The mom looked pretty angry with me.

I figured they left, but nope, they came back. Sat there all day yesterday, and they were there this morning, as well. The mom is looking after them.

As long as they feel they are safe and they grow up and leave, I hope they stay as long as they need. But they pooped everywhere, ugh.

Mary Lou was complaining on the mess the Hummingbird babies are doing on the garage door. LOL

 

[vintagesnaps]

I've had mourning doves, they could make you want to moan... Used to toss some twigs on the light over the garage door and think it's a nest, then toss their little poop balls onto the driveway, I was always sweeping them up. My dad put a small flower pot up there, upside down, and that took care of that. It's still up there! Sort of pinkish/terra cotta color but made of textured hard plastic, so withstands the rain and blends in almost with the brick.

Gee, I should market those, anti-poopin' bird covers.

Had robins over the downspout but year to year they kept adding to their condo til it toppled over and they didn't start there this year. Didn't mind the robins. Have lots of cardinals, they think they own the bushes out front but they're nice birds to have around, often sit on the front porch railing at dusk and chatter.