metsfan

You might be able to grab my stylus 770 SW for $100, however it may need to be repaired. Bought new was $320. Give me some time to think about it, i really like having this one, so i'm not 100% sure yet. It is not my primary camera, however it is very rugged and easy to slip in a pocket. I'll let you know, PM me again. - A

New desktop for a new year. - A

Indeed. People around Chernobyl had cadmium poisoning and ended up having kids with all kinds of deformities. Lithium & NiMH (as well as most battery types) need to be dropped off at collection centers for proper recycling, because they can't be sent to landfills. - A

You guise aer silly. Yea, the 3/4 system has it's cons, but it has it's pros too, which is why i use it. I really prefer 3/4 x/y dimensions, because, yea the wider stuff can let you see more of the action, it is also nearly impossible to easily and quickly use them as deskstop images (which i use mine for). Anyways....... Power source options. Cameras have an amazing variety of power source types and form factors. You have the traditional AA/AAA or even AAAA battery, the 9 volt, and then other "standard" yet less common sizes. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_battery_sizes The 4 main electrical types of batteries (the mechanism that actually produces the electrical current) are Alkaline, NiCD, Lithium, and NiMH. Read more about those here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battery_types#Types_of_batteries Alkaline is on the low end in terms of how much use you will get out if it before you need to replace them. Lithium one time use batteries are far and away the superior choice when picking non-rechargeable sets. I personally have had alkaline batts last me 3 days, and lithium last me 3 months. They are also better in cold temperatures. Lithium recharge batteries are the best, they are very light, and have alll the pros of lithium tech listed above. The only drawback to this type is that lithium is highly toxic and lithium mining is very environmentally damaging. The old school of recharge batteries is the NiDC. They have been in use for a very long time (over 30 years), and are on par with alkaline as far as lasting before needing a recharge. The use of these batteries is on the decline because of the heavy metals used in them. The rising rockstar that will eventually replace NiCD is NiMH. These batteries have a bit less lifespan between charges than lithium, but they are not nearly as expensive, and not toxic. These are my choice for my 4xAA ultra zoom. A lot of smaller cameras come with rechargeable batteries that only fit within a specific set of models made by the same company. You should try to avoid these if you can, but they are not "bad". The thinner batteries will hold far less charge than any of the batteries listed above in most cases, the fatter ones more of a charge. They will come with a specific charger also. If you lose either it can be nearly impossible, especially after a few years, to find a replacement. However, if you are careful these have their benefits too if you upgrade often especially. Whatever you end up choosing, make sure you get a camera/battery combo that works best for you! Next topic will be on accessories. - A

Not even price match, they have good prices on batteries, chargers, memory etc, all the "extra" stuff to support the camera. - A

Do J&R can't beat their prices & excellent service! - A

Remember to hold it steady, inhale as you click the button, allow the auto focus to get a lock, try not to have too much lighting contrast right next to each other, may confuse the light meter. - A

My 565UZ has that feature, you turn it off and on in the settings menu. I have never used it once. :cool: - A

Looks like it has a converter for use with 4:3 and micro 4:3 lenses, giving you access to pretty much every lens kit out there. http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonicdmcgh1/ I say get it! :tup: - A

Looks like that Lumix is a pretty decent hunk of camera. - A

I know (NJT) had to do some major backend work to switch the :me: from DC to AC, not just more juice for the new equipment, but AC, and longer trains too. - A

Probably have a similar electrical system to the cosmo's, since theirs works just fine. - A

Built by an experienced rail equipment manufacturer... We won't know till they get em on the tracks. - A

Welcome to the . - A

The camera is auto with a wide ISO range. If it has shooting modes, like indoors sport etc, play with that till you get results you like. - A

For MU that have been in service non stop since who knows when (before alll most all of us on here were born), through the hell years of railroads, over 2 voltages and line frequency of AC, plus 3rd rail DC, the cosmos are in remarkable shape, and have been the unglamorous workhorse alongside the FL9's, through blizzards, wars, how many presidents... They got the job done & still do. Will be sad when they go, i just hope the M8 is a worthy replacement in real world day to day operation. - A

The form factor may be similar, but they are 100% kawasaki. - A

In my town i have seen these on the road, usually on the move: Gas station fuel storage tanks. Wind turbine tower sections. Wind turbine blades. Wind turbine nacelle. Everline railcars (5 total spotted). Transformers for a tier 1 substation. Bank vaults. House sections. Trailers for mobile home parks including FEMA trailers. Mobile cranes. Satellites. Missile parts. Rocket booster segments. Trees. Tree spade (the huge 6+ blade type). Large steel truss segments. Large concrete pieces, including beams, pipes, and septic tanks. In the sky i have seen galaxy and starlifter and hercules transports, more than once a piece. I have seen a sky crane helicopter. - A

I have seen bomb cars for the Everline service in south korea parked over several nights near the i95 interchange. I just noticed they use dual bottom contact 3rd rail... WEIRD! - A