Got Squirrel Shots? (In memorial of Rupert)

Rupert · 05-17-2016, 05:44 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by reh321

Question: are you taking these pictures through the window, or are you outside for them?

I'm mostly shooting through my windows...about 99.9%. I need to wash my windows, you reminded me...I was going to do it yesterday but got a case of the lazies.

Originally posted by photolady95

Couple more and from today.

I love those Photolady!

They do love melons, maybe as much as bacon?

You can also get a handsome squirrel at 1/50 handheld with the new K1 SR...just don't let the squirrel know it...it might scare them too!

Regards!

BTW- Norm, I gave up being a Pro after a week of the K1, so you are still the resident Pro here. I missed my Farm Boots, Farm Pants, and old straw Farm Hat. Alligator shoes and silk shirts are not for guys like me.

normhead · 05-17-2016, 06:25 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

I'm mostly shooting through my windows...about 99.9%. I need to wash my windows, you reminded me...I was going to do it yesterday but got a case of the lazies.

I love those Photolady!

They do love melons, maybe as much as bacon?

You can also get a handsome squirrel at 1/50 handheld with the new K1 SR...just don't let the squirrel know it...it might scare them too!

Regards!

BTW- Norm, I gave up being a Pro after a week of the K1, so you are still the resident Pro here. I missed my Farm Boots, Farm Pants, and old straw Farm Hat. Alligator shoes and silk shirts are not for guys like me.

You clearly haven't seen how I dress.

photolady95 · 05-17-2016, 06:33 AM

Originally posted by normhead

You clearly haven't seen how I dress.

And I don't want to know. LOL

photolady95 · 05-17-2016, 06:34 AM

I got a RMA from KEH today, sending lens back as defective and got a prepaid shipping label for FedEx and free pickup since I have a FedEx account.

Rupert · 05-17-2016, 06:39 AM

Originally posted by normhead

You clearly haven't seen how I dress.

I saw the backside once....that was enough for me. Otis has a big poster size print on his penthouse wall. He tells his girly visitors....."If you look like this....Get Out!"

Regards!

Photolady...What lens are you sending back? What was the defect?

photolady95 · 05-17-2016, 06:46 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

Photolady...What lens are you sending back? What was the defect?

The Vivitar Series 1 100-400mm. The defect was a hazy film in all my photos that I corrected in PP. I shouldn't have to correct for that. Especially when the lens was sold to me as EX condition.

Rupert · 05-17-2016, 06:59 AM

Originally posted by photolady95

The Vivitar Series 1 100-400mm. The defect was a hazy film in all my photos that I corrected in PP. I shouldn't have to correct for that. Especially when the lens was sold to me as EX condition.

I see. Yep, it is a hassle to have to correct for a hazy lens.

Regards!

normhead · 05-17-2016, 07:09 AM

Originally posted by photolady95

And I don't want to know. LOL

It's not a choice.....

Rupert knows more... that wasn't a choice either.

Once you see it, you can't unseen it.

reh321 · 05-17-2016, 07:27 AM

Originally posted by photolady95

The Vivitar Series 1 100-400mm. The defect was a hazy film in all my photos that I corrected in PP. I shouldn't have to correct for that. Especially when the lens was sold to me as EX condition.

How do you fix for a "hazy film" in PP? I visually inspect my lenses before I use them, and normally I'll toss it - or find some non-photo use for it (*) - if it won't give me a clean image.

(*) The first zoom lens I ever bought - paid for by the first bonus I ever got - developed a fungus problem, so I used it to partially block a hole in our yard that was being occupied by a groundhog that was stealing produce from our garden {I used it as an anchor and poured used cat litter around it - the animal decided to move elsewhere}. Come to think of it, the local squirrel may have seen me do that, which could partially explain why he completely avoids me.

photolady95 · 05-17-2016, 07:42 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Once you see it, you can't unseen it.

That's a sad fact. Been there, done that.

photolady95 · 05-17-2016, 07:46 AM

Originally posted by reh321

How do you fix for a "hazy film" in PP? I visually inspect my lenses before I use them, and normally I'll toss it - or find some non-photo use for it (*) - if it won't give me a clean image.

Not easily but I did manage it. I don't toss lenses I pay more than $100 for when they are sold to me as EX condition. Had only paid $20 for it, then maybe I would have found a different use for it. And it showed no fungus. It could be anything that caused the haze but it could have been someone cleaned the lens..........too harshly.

nikono · 05-17-2016, 09:15 AM

The squirrels don't come no more after I showed 'em my gun.

normhead · 05-17-2016, 01:12 PM - **3 Likes**

I just can't help myself.

photolady95 · 05-17-2016, 01:17 PM

It's addicting for sure Norm. We don't have the chippy's here in Florida but when I lived in MN I found them an interesting photo op. I probably still have some film shots I took while I lived there. Nice shots you have there today.

reh321 · 05-17-2016, 01:33 PM

Originally posted by photolady95

Not easily but I did manage it. I don't toss lenses I pay more than $100 for when they are sold to me as EX condition. Had only paid $20 for it, then maybe I would have found a different use for it. And it showed no fungus. It could be anything that caused the haze but it could have been someone cleaned the lens..........too harshly.

Oh, you're doing exactly the right thing. Recently I bought a lens from someone on eBay, and when I sent him a picture of what had arrived

his response was "I didn't notice that", but he didn't have any choice about taking it back and refunding my money since it clearly did not meet his description {which included the phrase "glass in excellent condition"}- that milky stuff is on the back surface of the lens

05-17-2016, 01:33 PM	#555
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by photolady95 Not easily but I did manage it. I don't toss lenses I pay more than $100 for when they are sold to me as EX condition. Had only paid $20 for it, then maybe I would have found a different use for it. And it showed no fungus. It could be anything that caused the haze but it could have been someone cleaned the lens..........too harshly. Oh, you're doing exactly the right thing. Recently I bought a lens from someone on eBay, and when I sent him a picture of what had arrived his response was "I didn't notice that", but he didn't have any choice about taking it back and refunding my money since it clearly did not meet his description {which included the phrase "glass in excellent condition"}- that milky stuff is on the back surface of the lens Last edited by reh321; 05-17-2016 at 01:40 PM. Reason: clarification

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05-17-2016, 05:44 AM - 1 Like	#541
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by reh321 Question: are you taking these pictures through the window, or are you outside for them? I'm mostly shooting through my windows...about 99.9%. I need to wash my windows, you reminded me...I was going to do it yesterday but got a case of the lazies. Originally posted by photolady95 Couple more and from today. I love those Photolady! They do love melons, maybe as much as bacon? You can also get a handsome squirrel at 1/50 handheld with the new K1 SR...just don't let the squirrel know it...it might scare them too! Regards! BTW- Norm, I gave up being a Pro after a week of the K1, so you are still the resident Pro here. I missed my Farm Boots, Farm Pants, and old straw Farm Hat. Alligator shoes and silk shirts are not for guys like me.

05-17-2016, 06:25 AM	#542
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Rupert I'm mostly shooting through my windows...about 99.9%. I need to wash my windows, you reminded me...I was going to do it yesterday but got a case of the lazies. I love those Photolady! They do love melons, maybe as much as bacon? You can also get a handsome squirrel at 1/50 handheld with the new K1 SR...just don't let the squirrel know it...it might scare them too! Regards! BTW- Norm, I gave up being a Pro after a week of the K1, so you are still the resident Pro here. I missed my Farm Boots, Farm Pants, and old straw Farm Hat. Alligator shoes and silk shirts are not for guys like me. You clearly haven't seen how I dress.

05-17-2016, 06:33 AM	#543
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by normhead You clearly haven't seen how I dress. And I don't want to know. LOL

05-17-2016, 06:34 AM	#544
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	I got a RMA from KEH today, sending lens back as defective and got a prepaid shipping label for FedEx and free pickup since I have a FedEx account.

05-17-2016, 06:39 AM	#545
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by normhead You clearly haven't seen how I dress. I saw the backside once....that was enough for me. Otis has a big poster size print on his penthouse wall. He tells his girly visitors....."If you look like this....Get Out!" Regards! Photolady...What lens are you sending back? What was the defect?

05-17-2016, 06:46 AM	#546
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by Rupert Photolady...What lens are you sending back? What was the defect? The Vivitar Series 1 100-400mm. The defect was a hazy film in all my photos that I corrected in PP. I shouldn't have to correct for that. Especially when the lens was sold to me as EX condition.

05-17-2016, 06:59 AM	#547
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by photolady95 The Vivitar Series 1 100-400mm. The defect was a hazy film in all my photos that I corrected in PP. I shouldn't have to correct for that. Especially when the lens was sold to me as EX condition. I see. Yep, it is a hassle to have to correct for a hazy lens. Regards!

05-17-2016, 07:09 AM	#548
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by photolady95 And I don't want to know. LOL It's not a choice..... Rupert knows more... that wasn't a choice either. Once you see it, you can't unseen it.

05-17-2016, 07:27 AM	#549
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by photolady95 The Vivitar Series 1 100-400mm. The defect was a hazy film in all my photos that I corrected in PP. I shouldn't have to correct for that. Especially when the lens was sold to me as EX condition. How do you fix for a "hazy film" in PP? I visually inspect my lenses before I use them, and normally I'll toss it - or find some non-photo use for it () - if it won't give me a clean image. () The first zoom lens I ever bought - paid for by the first bonus I ever got - developed a fungus problem, so I used it to partially block a hole in our yard that was being occupied by a groundhog that was stealing produce from our garden {I used it as an anchor and poured used cat litter around it - the animal decided to move elsewhere}. Come to think of it, the local squirrel may have seen me do that, which could partially explain why he completely avoids me.

05-17-2016, 07:42 AM	#550
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by normhead Once you see it, you can't unseen it. That's a sad fact. Been there, done that.

05-17-2016, 07:46 AM	#551
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by reh321 How do you fix for a "hazy film" in PP? I visually inspect my lenses before I use them, and normally I'll toss it - or find some non-photo use for it (*) - if it won't give me a clean image. Not easily but I did manage it. I don't toss lenses I pay more than $100 for when they are sold to me as EX condition. Had only paid $20 for it, then maybe I would have found a different use for it. And it showed no fungus. It could be anything that caused the haze but it could have been someone cleaned the lens..........too harshly.

05-17-2016, 01:12 PM - 3 Likes	#553
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	I just can't help myself.

05-17-2016, 01:17 PM	#554
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	It's addicting for sure Norm. We don't have the chippy's here in Florida but when I lived in MN I found them an interesting photo op. I probably still have some film shots I took while I lived there. Nice shots you have there today.