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tdoan

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hello NG from Maryland US
« on: June 29, 2016, 17:03:05 »
 :) As background, I started with a Minolta x-700 back in 1982, the "European camera of the year"--held on to it for many years until it was stolen from my apartment :-[  The oldest Canon slr I've owned is the Canon AE-1, the oldest Nikon was the N2020 (F501).  Then I took a mandatory hiatus because the diaper bags, cloth changes, and strollers took priorities, relegating photographic equipment to things like Vectis (which was actually really amazing as mine is still in great shape today even though it was dropped multiple times and ran over by a car once, tread mark just wiped off   :D), and Coolpix, and Powershot. 

Six years ago, I dove back in with the T2i because the p/s cameras didn't do concerts, recitals, and indoor sports too well--surprise surprise  ;) I like the Canon's warmer tone.  Now, when I'm ready for another body upgrade, I decided to go with the D7200.  I was totally surprised when my kit n2020 lens still works perfectly on the D7200.  That led me into looking at older lens, chipping them and on that trail, I ended up here  ... typing up this boring narrative  :D

See everyone later around the forum.  :)
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Bjørn Rørslett

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Re: hello NG from Maryland US
« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2016, 17:16:08 »
Welcome to NG. I trust you will find a lot of useful information here and also all the feedback you could wish for on your own contributions.

Please put your name in the signature so we know to whom we are talking. That helps keep the friendly and relaxed atmosphere NG tries to instil among its member community.
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tdoan

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Re: hello NG from Maryland US
« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2016, 17:37:58 »
Quote from: Bjørn Rørslett on June 29, 2016, 17:16:08
Welcome to NG. I trust you will find a lot of useful information here and also all the feedback you could wish for on your own contributions.

I have already found out that the Dandelion that I ordered and on its way to me shouldn't have been ordered at all, that I overpaid for my 75-150, does that count as more than I could wish for?? ;D

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Please put your name in the signature so we know to whom we are talking. That helps keep the friendly and relaxed atmosphere NG tries to instil among its member community.

Thanks for the tip Bjørn and for welcoming me.  It feels like ... taking a palace tour and the king comes out to greet you  :D
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Re: hello NG from Maryland US
« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2016, 18:56:26 »
Some here love equipment more, some editing, some pure photography, some even film (!).

We all share a common interest in honest feedback and learning more about photography technicalities and techniques.

Also very common is an open heart for people who are different ... we try to see them as inspiring ... and often they are.

So welcome to our special hangout, profit from us and share with us!

And because the whole thing is non profit, consider to become a supporter if you like it here...
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Re: hello NG from Maryland US
« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2016, 20:01:59 »
Quote from: tdoan on June 29, 2016, 17:37:58
It feels like ... taking a palace tour and the king comes out to greet you  :D

In my country, meeting the King face to face is not that unusual. When I lived down town Oslo, I encountered him (the old King Olav 5, for Norwegians) many times when he was walking his dog in the woods near his summer residence. You pass  by an elderly gentleman and recognise a familiarity, thus nod in the traditional Norwegian way, and are greeted back likewise.
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tdoan

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Re: hello NG from Maryland US
« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2016, 20:11:46 »
Quote from: Bjørn Rørslett on June 29, 2016, 20:01:59
In my country, meeting the King face to face is not that unusual. When I lived down town Oslo, I encountered him (the old King Olav 5, for Norwegians) many times when he was walking his dog in the woods near his summer residence.

oh yeah?  here in DC, where I work, I can meet a cardboard cutout of President Obama everyday :D :D

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You pass  by an elderly gentleman and recognise a familiarity, thus nod in the traditional Norwegian way, and are greeted back likewise.

good to know that people are still friendly around the world.  People in Finland didn't seem all that friendly when I was there last year.  could be me I guess but as you can probably tell, I'm a happy go lucky kind of guy so ... whatever :)
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Bjørn Rørslett

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Re: hello NG from Maryland US
« Reply #6 on: June 29, 2016, 20:13:38 »
You need to understand the Finnish culture. Then you'll discover they are friendly and generous.

I guess the same applies to Norwegians.
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tdoan

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Re: hello NG from Maryland US
« Reply #7 on: June 29, 2016, 20:16:42 »
Thanks Frank.  I will definitely be asking for sure but just don't expect me to be posting any beauty any time soon (what??  no amateur hour?? :D)
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tdoan

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Re: hello NG from Maryland US
« Reply #8 on: June 29, 2016, 20:20:24 »
Quote from: Bjørn Rørslett on June 29, 2016, 20:13:38
You need to understand the Finnish culture. Then you'll discover they are friendly and generous.

I guess the same applies to Norwegians.

Totally believable as I used to think the same of the Germans (cool, aloof) until I worked there for a short stint.  Some of the nicest people that I ever met.
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Re: hello NG from Maryland US
« Reply #9 on: June 29, 2016, 21:05:05 »
Quote from: tdoan on June 29, 2016, 20:20:24
Totally believable as I used to think the same of the Germans (cool, aloof) until I worked there for a short stint.  Some of the nicest people that I ever met.
Calling Germany?
Welcome, glad to have you here at NikonGear, Tien.
Hope you're going to share some of your photos, we are always keen on seeing some.


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tdoan

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Re: hello NG from Maryland US
« Reply #10 on: June 30, 2016, 05:46:25 »
Quote from: Thomas G on June 29, 2016, 21:05:05
Calling Germany?
Welcome, glad to have you here at NikonGear, Tien.
Hope you're going to share some of your photos, we are always keen on seeing some.

Thank you Thomas :)  Exhausted and cross-eyed because of an unexpected arrival (of lens :) ) so instead of resting, I was running around with the new lens.  Will post what happened tomorrow.  It's almost midnight here and I have to get up at 4:50am :)  I would've been more energetic with better results but ... :)
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Re: hello NG from Maryland US
« Reply #11 on: June 30, 2016, 14:57:21 »
Welcome to NG.  I am sure that you will learn a lot here.  Good luck with your new lens - what did you choose?
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Re: hello NG from Maryland US
« Reply #12 on: June 30, 2016, 19:44:30 »
Hello Hugh,

I picked up a 75-150 series E on the cheap and this is what happened :)

http://nikongear.net/revival/index.php/topic,3890.0.html

Have a good day.

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Re: hello NG from Maryland US
« Reply #13 on: June 30, 2016, 20:08:54 »
Hi Tien, you might like to take a look at this article:  https://richardhaw.com/2016/03/20/e-75-150mm-f3-5/

It is by our NG member Richard Haw in Japan.  Richard seems to have a never ending supply of interesting old Nikon lenses which he expertly overhauls and then documents his progress for the rest of us, as he has done with the link above. 

And another NG link for you:  http://nikongear.net/revival/index.php/topic,3028.45.html


Also try Googling for Richard Liu's treatment for the Nikon 75-150mm zoom creep issue.


Quote from: tdoan on June 30, 2016, 19:44:30
Hello Hugh,

I picked up a 75-150 series E on the cheap and this is what happened :)

http://nikongear.net/revival/index.php/topic,3890.0.html

Have a good day.
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Re: hello NG from Maryland US
« Reply #14 on: June 30, 2016, 20:14:18 »
Hi Hugh,

I read both yesterday when I found this site :)  But like Clint Eastwood said "A man got to know his limitations" and I am no Rich Haw :D

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