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Comment on A Letter to Ed Pastor by sblackb

sblackb — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 04:42:24 +0000

I doubt it, but we should try. He responded by pounding his chest about how the approval rating in the congress has soared from the 20s to the 30s. “They must be doing something right.” What a tool, he doesn’t know the difference between sucks and sucks a little less.

Comment on A Letter to Ed Pastor by Marilynn

Marilynn — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 04:32:26 +0000

Well said. But he is not listening. Is there enough support in this district to unseat him?

Comment on Superstion Mountains by sblackb

sblackb — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:02:27 +0000

Rich,

If I recall correctly, the next spur road on the left past 488 was the road we took. It will take you out onto an open ridge that overlooks the lake and the desert below. All the side roads in this area tend to be short, so I would suggest exploring a couple. 488 is a pretty area, but the camp site was more like a parking lot.

Regards,

Scott

Comment on Superstion Mountains by Rich

Rich — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:35:13 +0000

Like the pic! do you know what route you took after being unimpressed with route 488? Thx

Comment on Nikon Bellows PB-4 by RainyDayInterns

RainyDayInterns — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:41:54 +0000

opps…

HERE is the more detailed look at the PB-4:
http://www.rainydaymagazine.com/RDM2009/Home/September/Week1/RDMHomeSep0209.htm#NikonPB4FirstLook

Comment on Nikon Bellows PB-4 by RainyDayInterns

RainyDayInterns — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:39:00 +0000

Here are a bit more details on the PB-4:
http://www.rainydaymagazine.com/RDM2009/Home/August/Week4/RDMHomeAug2709.htm#MacroBellows

Here are some recent indoors/outdoors examples…this macro thing is addictive!!!
http://www.rainydaymagazine.com/RDM2009/Home/September/Week1/RDMHomeSep0309.htm#MacroSamples

Sincerely,
RainyDayInterns

Comment on Nikon Bellows PB-4 by sblackb

sblackb — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 17:22:20 +0000

Glad to here that another bellows is being used in the wild.

Comment on Nikon Bellows PB-4 by RainyDayInterns

RainyDayInterns — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:56:17 +0000

Thank you for the inspiration!!!

We read the article and gave us the impetus to acquire a PB-4 for the Nikon D90 and try our hand at macro photography. The bellows definitely added a new level of versatility to the effort.

Here is an example of the setup and our first images:
http://www.rainydaymagazine.com/RDM2009/Home/August/Week4/RDMHomeAug2709.htm#MacroBellows

Sincerely,
RainyDayInterns

Comment on Nikon Bellows PB-4 by Michael

Michael — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:17:10 +0000

I have the PB-4 and I have used lenses ranging from 24mm to 135mm on the front standard. Any Nikon lens will fit directly on PB-4, the problem is the new G-type lenses don’t have the f-stop ring. I have used the 60mm f2.8 macro lens on the PB-4 and it worked perfectly. That is such a nice piece of glass. Of course, the magnification factor increases as you decrease the focal length of the lens. There is also a reversing ring (BR2A) available for the Nikon F-Mount which would allow you even greater magnification. Make sure you get the adapter to cover the rear element, BR3, which allows you to screw a filter on to protect the rear element. Because it is very important to protect the rear element. A scratch or mark on the rear element will effect the image. This should not be excluded.
The one down side to the PB-4 is that you don’t have enough bellows at full extension to utilize the shift or twist of the front standard.
I like the idea of the enlarger lens on the front.
I don’t see a place to put a double release on the PB-4. Macro work is slow. I set my camera up for mirror lock-up and use a delay to release the shutter when I am using a constant light source. All in an effort to reduce vibration.

Comment on A Letter to Ed Pastor by Franky McSleepy

Franky McSleepy — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:23:20 +0000

Nicely done.