+1

'He went on many trips on his own because he was only interested in being behind the camera, his wife says. "Me being there was a waste of money"'.

Anyone admit to the same??

Steve

Well seen, well taken, well processed. It deserves to be big and on a wall.

Steve

It's the getting out again that's important with a place like that...

Steve

Very nice .

And not a slug to be seen ... .

Steve

Thanks, worth a try. The rest of the pack could go with the increasing heap of bags and boxes of things bought in bulk when I needed just one of them .

On the positive side, a couple of days ago I discovered a micrometer that I'd forgotten about () so can now measure the thickness of the O ring that's needed.

Steve

Just checked the hops and the weather forecast. Tomorrow will definitely be 'hop harvest' day . Next door neighbour has been notified. He will dry half in the fruit drying compartment of the cooker, I will dry the other half with a Heath Robinson contraption created in the shed and comprising a small fan, a couple of old wire trays (came from prams a few decades ago) and some netting. Then neighbour will start a brew ready for drinking by Christmas. Depending on the size of the harvest, there might be a couple of brews so we can compare and contrast. All in a Covid-secure environment, of course .

Steve

The o-ring that's the seal for the battery compartment door of my K3 has broken. A small blob of 'Fantastic Elastic' glue looked promising but wasn't strong enough to hold while putting the seal back on the door. A replacement part would be ideal, but lengths of material for making o-rings are widely available and cheap so DIY could be an option. Any suggestions, any experience?

Of course, the lack of seal doesn't affect the functioning of the camera and I don't deliberately soak the camera in water. However, I feel Murphy leaning over my shoulder and whispering "If it can let in water, it will let in water one day...".

Steve

The Covid rules were always going to change some time, 'cos the virus doesn't follow the rules. Unfortunately, many people don't seem to have followed the rules either, which no doubt made this change at this time inevitable. Tough on those whose livelihoods depends on having crowds around, but if you had to put education, work and leisure activities in order of priority...

As for what day it is today, yesterday was 'pressure wash the patio' day so today is 'find a way to get rid of blotches of algae/lichen' day.

Steve

Yawn... An articulated screen is still attached to the camera. Give me both (a) a superb viewfinder; and (b) superb in-camera wifi so a smartphone or tablet be used rather than rear screen and can control the camera. It looks like (a) will happen. Not hopeful about (b). But would either make me a better photographer or let me get shots that I can't get with the K3? Doubtful...

As for weight, though... with every year that passes, every gram saved on the camera is appreciated more and more .

Steve

Keeps your eyes open for frogs covering the land and entering your house ...

Steve