John Navitsky
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or you can just fall and break your leg or whatever. the universe may not be out to get you, but it also doesn't care
Too much information!
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Flyboy
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Agreed. I was at a friend's wedding a couple of weeks ago, and there was a nice young man with a Nikon 3400, and the 18-55 lens. A very nice and capable combination. We had a pleasant conversation that went like this: Him..." you have a really expensive camera; better than mine"( D 7100 with Tamron 2.8 zoom) Me..."I don't think so... and there's a lot on mine I don't know how to use yet!" IMNHO, the way most photographic conversations should go!
The newer iPhones have the SOS mode. Luckily I have never had to use any of it as I can get service in most areas but the 3 weeks I spent in WY and MT the majority of the time I had no service until I got back to my room. It definitely got me thinking if something happens to my truck or me I am 20 miles or more from service and this could be really bad. Next time I will take something that can get me to help. I also plan on getting a weboost.
I have a 14 pro but I still think you have to have some signal for sos to work
John Navitsky
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it's sat based:
it's probably also NOT as reliable as the PLB and inreach, but it's certainly much better than nothing
EricKlees
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Because you're a photographer and you know that knowing the settings for a particularly image means nothing as 5 min later they could change or a different set of setting could still work.
The only place i post my settings is on FB. Because if i don't i will inevitably be asked over and over again.
Thank you and interesting video
LOL it certainly happens quite often. I usually just give them to the person but explain so much of setting depends on light and the subject.
DHL
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I carry a garmin inReach with me whenever I’m in a remote location. It’s small and light so it takes little space in my carryon, and I use it to mark my location, text home when there is no internet service, and to check weather forecasts. Very highly recommended.
As for the initial topic for this thread, I’m in agreement that I generally look at photos online to view the photos, and some of the info posted is unnecessary to say the least (I totally couldn’t care less if a photo was taken on a tripod or handheld). But there are occasions when knowing the focal length can be useful (such as when I’m scouting a location I’m planning a trip to).
Well, this thread is quite interesting. A few observations:
- I've learned a lot from the EXIF info shown here.
- Once or twice I've wondered whether posted images captured without high-end equipment might potentially prejudice some viewers. In my case I now have a Z8 so have no excuses if no one likes or replies to any images I post.
- I decided a few weeks ago to show my name and city of residence in the interest of collegiality, and without much thought. I find where people live to be interesting. I realize now that has drawbacks and understand why it is uncommon.
- This thread exemplifies the informativeness and civility of the BCG forums, and I very much appreciate both.
Well said and it is indeed nice that we can have discussions on here like this and it not turn into a dumpster fireWell, this thread is quite interesting. A few observations:
- I've learned a lot from the EXIF info shown here.
- Once or twice I've wondered whether posted images captured without high-end equipment might potentially prejudice some viewers. In my case I now have a Z8 so have no excuses if no one likes or replies to any images I post.
- I decided a few weeks ago to show my name and city of residence in the interest of collegiality, and without much thought. I find where people live to be interesting. I realize now that has drawbacks and understand why it is uncommon.
- This thread exemplifies the informativeness and civility of the BCG forums, and I very much appreciate both.
Cameron T
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point 1 to me is probably the most interesting.Well, this thread is quite interesting. A few observations:
- I've learned a lot from the EXIF info shown here.
- Once or twice I've wondered whether posted images captured without high-end equipment might potentially prejudice some viewers. In my case I now have a Z8 so have no excuses if no one likes or replies to any images I post.
- I decided a few weeks ago to show my name and city of residence in the interest of collegiality, and without much thought. I find where people live to be interesting. I realize now that has drawbacks and understand why it is uncommon.
- This thread exemplifies the informativeness and civility of the BCG forums, and I very much appreciate both.
It really tells you what conditions people are shooting in without having to say it. So you get a feeling for how a lens can handle lower shutter speed, etc and what people feel comfortable in. It also quantifies "I shoot in low light" without having to wiggle around it because people feel differently about those conditions.
The other that you can setup (if you want) is to give someone access and it will track your location on a map for them.
One year we had planned to do a 2 day hike high in the Canadian Rockies but based on the report from the ranger station (heavy snow on the trail and thunderstorms forecasted) I decided not to go, but other members in my group decided to give it a go. I gave them my Garmin In-Reach and tracked their progress. I saw on the first day they made the first camp site, second day they started out but the next time I looked they were halfway back the way they came. The snow cover on the trail was heavy (as the Ranger said it was), heavy enough they didn't feel safe so they turned around. While it wasn't an emergency I was able to meet them at the trailhead when they got back.
Very interesting. I’m most likely going to get one of those.
Most of them can’t even tell time on an analog clock lolI want to know where everyone lives (city and country)
I am inquisitive that way. If I can't physically travel - I want to travel here. Through this forum.
I don't want to be like the damn kids of today - if you ask them where is Moscow - they answer - "isnt it in Mexico?"
pochito
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Bah...Everybody knows that it is in Idaho...I want to know where everyone lives (city and country)
I am inquisitive that way. If I can't physically travel - I want to travel here. Through this forum.
I don't want to be like the damn kids of today - if you ask them where is Moscow - they answer - "isnt it in Mexico?"
PhotoLover
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I have also learned things from the EXIF. The equipment info is also interesting to me, but generally less actionable than the EXIF. I also like to ask the photo presenter a question sometimes about "how did you do that!" and a couple of times have gotten very helpful answers (including at least one from the thread originator, thanks sh1209).Well, this thread is quite interesting. A few observations:
- I've learned a lot from the EXIF info shown here.
- Once or twice I've wondered whether posted images captured without high-end equipment might potentially prejudice some viewers. In my case I now have a Z8 so have no excuses if no one likes or replies to any images I post.
- I decided a few weeks ago to show my name and city of residence in the interest of collegiality, and without much thought. I find where people live to be interesting. I realize now that has drawbacks and understand why it is uncommon.
- This thread exemplifies the informativeness and civility of the BCG forums, and I very much appreciate both.
And I confess there has been at least one photo that I still can't reconcile with the EXIF, which does puzzle me.
I do prefer not to give out much in the way of personal information though.
Hobbzz
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Here on the forums it's on by default and I'm simply too lazy to turn it off. It also doesn't hurt anything and newer photographers could get something from it. Everywhere else, I don't share unless asked.
I completely disagree. When I see a photo online, particularly a good one, I want to know how it was taken, including with what kind of lens, what aperture, what shutter speed, what ISO. I don't think this is "nonsense" at all. I don't see it as "bragging." How is it bragging? It informs me as to whether one captured the photo using perhaps a relatively inexpensive lens vs. a zillion dollar one, whether the reason for the busy bokeh is the choice of lens or aperture vs the photographer not having thought about the issue at all, whether the use of a very high (or low) ISO influenced the final image, etc. In fact, when people do NOT disclose image-related info I find myself kind of annoyed.
I will add that there are prominent photographers (Greg Basco comes to mind) who regularly write about "how I captured this image," with the exposure-related information being considered part of teaching/learning process.
If you don't care about the information related to how an image was captured you certainly don't need to even look at it. But I am actually kind of baffled as to how my including exposure-related information along with a photo can be considered "bragging."
First off, no need to be argumentative because that's not what this about. I am referring to having to post you're shooting with a $20k set up in every image you post on social media when there no need unless someone asks you for it. There are photographers that do post that only for bragging period.... Just like saying I shot x or y handheld, who cares? I don't care if were shot hanging from a persons feet, I admire images based on what they are and represent, not what lens. Again we're all different and like to see different things. This post really wasn't aimed at a site such as this to begin with.
I mean don't get me wrong if someone asked me directly I would take the time to provide any help or info I could to help them.
EricKlees
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I disagree. I don't think that is at all bragging. What the hell is there to brag about? I post my settings in a couple Facebook groups only because it's i don't, i will undoubtedly get 6-10 asking for it. They don't read all the comments so I have to then put the information out there more than once.
I don't find the need to put the information in IG posts or Vero posts. Flickr posts the exit data for you.
It is bragging for instance if I post on every single shot I post anywhere that I am using a Sony A1 and 600GM lens or at least can come across that way to some people. Some people aren't fortunate enough to buy the gear that some of us can afford. I personally don't like making other people feel bad that can't afford the gear I have.
EricKlees
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I think you need to not take yourself to seriously. I highly doubt the majority of people look at that and see it as someone bragging
Again, we're all different in most respects but I do not see the need to post gear specifics in every single photo we post online. EXIF data is fine and very useful in some situations but lets be real, You're not going to get the same image quality shooting a D3400 and 70-300mm as someone shooting a Sony A1 Nikon Z9 with a $13K prime and I have seen firsthand folks being discouraged by that mere fact.