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Old February 23rd 11, 03:42 PM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
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On 02/23/2011 07:19 AM, Krypsis wrote:
On 24/02/2011 12:30 AM, dave wrote:
On 02/23/2011 03:07 AM, Krypsis wrote:

It's a fun operating system. If you can work WebTV you'll have no
problem. Linux rules! Congrats on your self-indulgence.

When you get to my age, you're allowed to be self indulgent. I
understand where Chu is coming from. Once I would ask myself if it was
something I would get value from. Nowadays, If I see something I want, I
just buy it. No more guilt trips!

Krypsis


When I bought my Nikon DSLR I said to myself "This is the last camera
I'll probably ever buy, what the ****!"


I find small pocket digital camera a better bet as I am more likely to
carry it. I have two cheapies and they are handy for those candid shots
that pop up unexpectedly. I might just buy another with higher
resolution in the near future. The DSLRs just seem too bulky to carry
around unless you're into some serious photography. I used to use my old
SLR about 30 or 40 years back when I was travelling OS a lot and didn't
mind carrying some gear. Hmm, now that I come to think of it, I wonder
where that camera is? I haven't seen it for over 25 years.

Krypsis


My problem with small stuff is that I lose it. I have a very nice Fuji
4.4 MP camera slightly larger than a Minox. Somewhere.

I do serious photography, if you mean using depth of field and other
variations from the "point and shoot" Green setting. I have a 105 mm
lens and a 200 mm lens. I still have a 35mm SLR, but going to the Rite
Aid is a pain. I do have a killer picture of the comet I took on it. How
many you got one of those?