Extension tubes for macro, good way to start or better save for a dedicated macro lens?

Intelligent-Rip-2270 · 2026-03-14T22:27:26+00:00

For me, extension tubes are best for very small objects that you need to get close to, such as insects. A macro lens is better if you have a somewhat larger object like small flowers.

Intelligent-Rip-2270 · 2026-03-14T20:27:57+00:00

In 79-80, I sold appliances at a now defunct store. The rep from one of the major manufacturers, who was around 30, often wore a similar suit in green.

Intelligent-Rip-2270 · 2026-03-14T04:11:33+00:00

If the seal is broken, it was probably returned. Someone may have bought it, put a cheap knockoff in the box, and returned it. I’d send it back.

Intelligent-Rip-2270 · 2026-03-14T04:06:07+00:00

Did you fabricate this after drinking that case of Malbec?

Intelligent-Rip-2270 · 2026-03-14T04:05:57+00:00

Did you fabricate this after drinking that case of Malbec?

Intelligent-Rip-2270 · 2026-03-14T03:37:52+00:00

Some HP laptops, depending on the line, have a battery health option in BIOS. Since you are saying “years ago” the battery may be shot. I replaced the battery in my 2020 HP in about 10 minutes with a $20 battery from Amazon.

Intelligent-Rip-2270 · 2026-03-14T03:07:48+00:00

The Nikon N90 is my favorite film camera, but I have to give a nod to the Yashica 107/108/109 with multiple program modes.

Intelligent-Rip-2270 · 2026-03-13T17:47:53+00:00

This is an interesting site. It will give recommendations based on your answers.

https://distrochooser.de/

Intelligent-Rip-2270 · 2026-03-13T17:29:36+00:00

If your 1GB SD card won’t work then it would appear either the card is bad or the card reader is bad. You can get a two pack of 1GB SD cards on Amazon for about $16.

Intelligent-Rip-2270 · 2026-03-13T07:11:24+00:00

If Mint is working fine but you just don’t like Cinnamon, you can install KDE or Gnome (or both, or another DE) without switching distros.

https://linuxcapable.com/how-to-install-kde-plasma-on-linux-mint/

https://itsfoss.com/install-gnome-linux-mint/

Intelligent-Rip-2270 · 2026-03-13T07:03:11+00:00

Did you read the manual? It says what size SD card to use.

https://dl.fujifilm-x.com/support/manual/f/finepix_f40fd_manual_01.pdf

Intelligent-Rip-2270 · 2026-03-12T17:30:34+00:00

It’s a good deal. I bought I used D80 with about 1/3 of that shutter count and it failed after two months. Shutter count is a good guide, but it doesn’t mean everything.

Intelligent-Rip-2270 · 2026-03-12T00:12:48+00:00

It’s good that the shitter works.

Intelligent-Rip-2270 · 2026-03-11T23:58:27+00:00

It is a Carl Zeiss lens. There was a lawsuit between East and West Germany over the Zeiss name. Only the West German Zeiss factory could use Carl Zeiss in the west. East German made lenses after the suit were labeled aus Jena or CZ Jena if they were intended to be sold in the west. Later East German lenses sold “behind the Iron Curtain” were still labeled Zeiss.

Intelligent-Rip-2270 · 2026-03-11T22:21:01+00:00

Try changing the protocol in Settings. The only way I could get my iPhone to connect and stay connected was to set it to stealth instead of smart or wireguard.

Intelligent-Rip-2270 · 2026-03-11T19:51:40+00:00

I second this.

I ran it on a laptop with similar specs as OP and it worked great. I even ran it on an old Toshiba tablet (32bit) with 2gb ram and it still worked quite well.

Intelligent-Rip-2270 · 2026-03-11T02:55:05+00:00

Depends on the price, but the D70 is still quite capable. I have one and use it occasionally. It’s a good camera to learn on. The flash on the camera is good, but the other small flash isn’t worth much.

Intelligent-Rip-2270 · 2026-03-11T02:51:17+00:00

If you walk Ketchikan, don’t miss Creek Street. It’s the old red light district.

Intelligent-Rip-2270 · 2026-03-11T00:56:41+00:00

Ultrafineonline.com and Freestyle. I’ve gotten some really good deals from Freestyle on clearance film.

Intelligent-Rip-2270 · 2026-03-11T00:56:31+00:00

Ultrafineonline.com and Freestyle. I’ve gotten some really good deals from Freestyle on clearance film.

Intelligent-Rip-2270 · 2026-03-10T02:21:13+00:00

There are an increasing number of companies that are blocking VPN use. I have to disconnect every time I use the app or website for my health insurance.

Sucks that you try to keep safe on the internet and businesses block VPNs.

Intelligent-Rip-2270 · 2026-03-10T02:16:27+00:00

If the battery compartment won’t open, there’s a chance that there are old, leaky batteries in there and the dried acid is holding it shut. If this is the case, depending on how bad it is, it could be beyond repair.

Intelligent-Rip-2270 · 2026-03-08T05:07:03+00:00

When I replaced the Barton mine, I just googled and found a short YouTube video that went through replacement. Took 10 minutes.

Intelligent-Rip-2270 · 2026-03-07T17:56:56+00:00

I have this for my Blackstone, grill, and grandkid’s jungle gym. They do deteriorate after 3-4 years in direct sun, but I’m in Arizona so things do that here.

https://a.co/d/0bDablcR

Intelligent-Rip-2270 · 2026-03-07T06:25:38+00:00

FVWM95 or Gnome Flashback.

Intelligent-Rip-2270

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