Log in or Sign up
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Antique Discussion
>
Photographing your antiques
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="TheOLdGuy, post: 75466, member: 878"]<blockquote><blockquote><p>You have nailed it further photographer extraordinaire. </p></blockquote></blockquote><p>Now long retired with nothing to do, I find that's what I get done. Nothing!.</p><p><br /></p><p>Therefore when the need arises to take some pictures I no longer have the ability to wait for the natural light. I HAVE TO DO IT NOW OR IT WON'T GET DONE. Hence my light-box. Finally had a reason to build one six months ago. Actually works great. Unless, of course, it's clear crystal. Then the frustrations set in. </p><p><br /></p><p>My extra computer still sits next to me because I became proficient in the 1998 version of ArcSoft photo editing. Takes me a few minutes to crop, transform, airbrush, enhance and add text if wanted. That version incompatible on the new computer.The newest ArcSoft version sits on the computer on which I'm now typing. Too complicated for an oldguy. And I'll hand you what is no longer embarrassing. </p><p><br /></p><p>I CANNOT FIND <font size="3">and learn how to use</font> A BETTER CAMERA THAN MY 1998 SONY MAVICA. My Pentax and it's ton of accessories for years accompanied me around a good part of the world but my Mavica, originally used for my work, paid back its initial cost every three months for several years. I'm not even sure where my Pentax is right now. I may have given it away. </p><p><br /></p><p>Sure, I'm tech savvy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAH!!! HAH, HAH !!!!!!!!!!!! I posted questions and pics on a new "forum" I started about an hour ago. I think I lost it while trying to get it running. </p><p>Sheesh![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="TheOLdGuy, post: 75466, member: 878"][INDENT][INDENT]You have nailed it further photographer extraordinaire. [/INDENT][/INDENT] Now long retired with nothing to do, I find that's what I get done. Nothing!. Therefore when the need arises to take some pictures I no longer have the ability to wait for the natural light. I HAVE TO DO IT NOW OR IT WON'T GET DONE. Hence my light-box. Finally had a reason to build one six months ago. Actually works great. Unless, of course, it's clear crystal. Then the frustrations set in. My extra computer still sits next to me because I became proficient in the 1998 version of ArcSoft photo editing. Takes me a few minutes to crop, transform, airbrush, enhance and add text if wanted. That version incompatible on the new computer.The newest ArcSoft version sits on the computer on which I'm now typing. Too complicated for an oldguy. And I'll hand you what is no longer embarrassing. I CANNOT FIND [SIZE=3]and learn how to use[/SIZE] A BETTER CAMERA THAN MY 1998 SONY MAVICA. My Pentax and it's ton of accessories for years accompanied me around a good part of the world but my Mavica, originally used for my work, paid back its initial cost every three months for several years. I'm not even sure where my Pentax is right now. I may have given it away. Sure, I'm tech savvy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAH!!! HAH, HAH !!!!!!!!!!!! I posted questions and pics on a new "forum" I started about an hour ago. I think I lost it while trying to get it running. Sheesh![/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Antique Discussion
>
Photographing your antiques
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Registered Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...