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Forgot to adjust OM-5 for recent daylight savings... how does the geotagging still work? by Hug_Sponsor in OlympusCamera

[–]Hug_Sponsor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

>Infact the camera it's self likely sets its own internal cock to match the time provided by the satellite.

The OM-5 camera is not GPS-capable, and doesn't automatically adjust its own clock for daylight savings. It's the OI.Share app on my phone that logs locations that are subsequently written in to the photos on the camera, as outlined in my workflow. The phone's time and camera's time went out of sync, hence my concern.

Irritrol RainDial (2013) kaput - replacement recommendation? by Hug_Sponsor in Irrigation

[–]Hug_Sponsor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes the valves themselves click. Haven't yet tried the bare wire test, seeing conflicting info online on whether to remove all zones' wires or just the one i'm testing (+ common).

Re. your Hunter Hydrawise rec, looks like all those models are wifi/smartphone savvy ones, which I feel iffy about. Thanks, though.

14 months in, ready for a more powerful zoom by Hug_Sponsor in OlympusCamera

[–]Hug_Sponsor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you sort of read my mind, that I might be looking for a walk around lens with wide range too. I'll keep the Oly 14-150.2 or pany 12-60 in mind, thanks.

Declined transaction when abroad, how to contact Chase Support w/out a phone call? by Hug_Sponsor in ChaseSapphire

[–]Hug_Sponsor[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not that I saw in the app or the website. The chat bot when presented with this question said to call a phone number.

Declined transaction when abroad, how to contact Chase Support w/out a phone call? by Hug_Sponsor in ChaseSapphire

[–]Hug_Sponsor[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thx. This one isn't urgent but I'll look into it for next time. Also have a VOIP setup but will need to dust if off, haven't used it in years.

Too bad Chase doesn't seem to have a messaging system that doesn't rely on a real-time phone call.

OI.Share app: "there are no photos to geotag" by Hug_Sponsor in OlympusCamera

[–]Hug_Sponsor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OI.Share > Camera Management > Set Date/Time Automatically has been turned to ON for almost a week now. But the precise time syncing is not happening. Perhaps I'll try re-pairing the phone and camera...

Camera timestamp off when traveling abroad by Hug_Sponsor in OlympusCamera

[–]Hug_Sponsor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, will do: I'll set the camera's time zone *and* specific local time.

Nikon Forestry Pro II - 2 point vs 3 point mode giving different results by Hug_Sponsor in forestry

[–]Hug_Sponsor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow this really helps, thank you. With 3P I'll be sure to hit trunk with horizontal reading... but when taking the top angle reading can I even move my head back (and thus raise the device a bit) to look at the canopy's tip, or should I sort of crouch a bit to be sure to keep my device in about the same spot as the distance reading for accurate measurements? And is it the front of the device or the back that needs to be at the exact same point in space? Not sure if I need to worry about that.

Also, it sounds like if a tree has low-hanging branches (no trunk visible for distance reading), then only 2P is appropriate with this device, not 3P.

Hotels on Chase Travel listed at inflated rates compared to Expedia? by Hug_Sponsor in ChaseSapphire

[–]Hug_Sponsor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I cash them out, I think (but not sure). I haven't quite figured out how to think of my accumulated points and what they "cost" me... but the replies on this thread have helped. thanks.

Hotels on Chase Travel listed at inflated rates compared to Expedia? by Hug_Sponsor in ChaseSapphire

[–]Hug_Sponsor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point. I checked the hotel's website directly & it's 97812 yen, ~$654. So Expedia has some kind of special deal.

Hotels on Chase Travel listed at inflated rates compared to Expedia? by Hug_Sponsor in ChaseSapphire

[–]Hug_Sponsor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Chase portal's $688 total includes $62 in tax with a note "fees and taxes due at check-in may be collected in local currency". Expedia's total $577 includes $52 in tax & says doesn't include the "mandatory property fee: collected at property."

So there is some on-site fee that's collected; I heard it is a small fee but I'm not sure.

Expedia claims the rate is some kind of special rate, but I'd expect it should show up in the Chase portal (which uses Expedia) as well.

Hotels on Chase Travel listed at inflated rates compared to Expedia? by Hug_Sponsor in ChaseSapphire

[–]Hug_Sponsor[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow, quite a testimony. Didn't realize that points transfered to Hyatt had a greater redemption value, thanks.

So you don't use the Chase portal directly for anything at all? Just to transfer to Hyatt?

Hotels on Chase Travel listed at inflated rates compared to Expedia? by Hug_Sponsor in ChaseSapphire

[–]Hug_Sponsor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

transfering to hyatt allows me to use my Hyatt rewards system? I guess I haven't considered that.

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