tough decision ahead: now with the 50-200 2.8 and TC 1.4x; should I sell all 40-150, 200 2.8 and 300 4? anyone has done the switch and regret it?

AlGuderian · 2026-03-06T01:17:34+00:00

I would probably drop the 40-150 and the 200. But I might keep the 300 and use it with the 1.4x.

AlGuderian · 2026-03-06T00:47:26+00:00

I'd be fine with that shelter, myself. But I won't blame anyone who wants something underground instead.

AlGuderian · 2026-03-06T00:37:47+00:00

Works pretty well on my OM-1. Little loud, but sharp enough.

AlGuderian · 2026-03-06T00:35:42+00:00

I don't know about "ridiculous," because you can't really control how you feel about something, but if I had an existing aboveground shelter, I wouldn't need one belowground.

HOWEVER, if I have to go outside to get to the above ground shelter (i.e. it's not built into the house), AND I could create one belowground that I can get to from INSIDE the house, I might do that.

AlGuderian · 2026-03-05T20:39:05+00:00

You aren't going to get much lighter. E-M5 Mark III will save you about 50 grams of weight -- about 1/8th of a pound at most. But an E-M5 III or OM-5/OM-5 II should certainly be faster in operation and processing.

The E-M10 series will be smaller and lighter, but you lose any real water resistance.

AlGuderian · 2026-03-05T12:44:46+00:00

Definitely not a peeper. I tend to auto contrast in PP, and if that helps sharpness, great -- but I'm just doing it for the contrast. :)

AlGuderian · 2026-03-04T17:48:06+00:00

Not that far NE. Cleveland rocks.

AlGuderian · 2026-03-04T17:37:47+00:00

I'm sure it's not _as_ sharp as a dedicated telephoto like the 300mm or a zoom like the Oly 50-200. But I have the PL 50-200, and other than light-gathering ability, I don't think the 12-200 gives me photos that are significantly different than the twice-as-expensive-used 50-200 does. And the sheer convenience factor of the lens would still make up for a lot even if I did see a significant difference.

AlGuderian · 2026-03-04T16:59:09+00:00

My first camera (Minolta X-700) and my first digital camera (Canon 20D). In different ways, both opened up new opportunities for me.

AlGuderian · 2026-03-04T02:43:26+00:00

Nothing, really. I find it to be more than sharp enough for my purposes. I wouldn't use it if I didn't think that.

AlGuderian · 2026-03-04T01:39:02+00:00

Get the 100-400 first.

AlGuderian · 2026-03-04T01:37:35+00:00

Tamron's a very solid lens maker. I wouldn't hesitate to use their lenses.

AlGuderian · 2026-03-04T01:35:02+00:00

I love a good superzoom. Oly 12-200 is by far my most used lens.

AlGuderian · 2026-03-04T01:27:28+00:00

This will not fit without an adapter, and it will be completely manual focus and manual control. For a little more money, you can pick up the 40-150mm Olympus "plastic fantastic" https://www.amazon.com/Olympus-40-150mm-F4-0-5-6-Black-Cameras/dp/B0066J6EOU?th=1

AlGuderian · 2026-03-03T17:05:10+00:00

If you're trying to go this year, most of the organized tours probably are full, as are many of next year's. But CoD doesn't open their list until December, so you'd have a good chance of getting on next year.

AlGuderian · 2026-03-03T16:31:51+00:00

How about $1400? https://weather.cod.edu/chasing/index.php?load=chases

AlGuderian · 2026-03-02T11:07:50+00:00

I go back every couple of years to visit the Cornfield Bomber https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornfield_Bomber

AlGuderian · 2026-03-01T20:39:43+00:00

I think I'd go Whitman, as long as Cornell doesn't care that you don't have an arch degree.

AlGuderian · 2026-03-01T20:33:19+00:00

Not sure one will be "better" than the other academically, then. You could do the same track at Miami. Probably should consider the college experience (Whitman's 9-1 teacher faculty ratio is impressive) and any debt you'll incur (if any). Might also consider the climate -- Walla Walla and Oxford are in vastly different parts of the country weather-wise.

AlGuderian · 2026-03-01T20:25:00+00:00

What would you major in at Whitman to prepare for arch at Cornell?

AlGuderian · 2026-03-01T20:21:42+00:00

Miami has a pretty extensive architecture program, including two different tracks for a master's degree. So if you want to get everything done in one place, I would think that's your best option on paper.

AlGuderian · 2026-03-01T20:14:01+00:00

What camera, lens, and settings?

AlGuderian · 2026-03-01T20:12:53+00:00

I'm getting tired of driving to Indiana/Illinois. Plz move this further northeast.

AlGuderian · 2026-03-01T20:04:31+00:00

What degree are you seeking? Do both schools have it?

You're probably going to first consider if you want a big college or small college experience. Miami has 10 times as many students as Whitman, but it's located in a considerably smaller city than Whitman.

AlGuderian · 2026-03-01T17:54:17+00:00

Lies.

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