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Olton Hall Feb 20, 2010 6:23 pm


Originally Posted by cheepneezy (Post 13429516)
I picked the SD1000 years ago specifically because it also had the optical viewfinder and I never use it. I'm not sure why. On my SLR, I turn the live video view off because on that, for some reason, I have to use the optical viewfinder.:confused:

I use the optical viewfinder for low light situations as I hold the camera stiller that way and reduce the number of blurred shots. Also great in bright light when the LCD washes out.

monitor Feb 20, 2010 6:23 pm


Originally Posted by HeathrowGuy (Post 13429446)
Posted by me in the DL forum, with regards to DL's apparent renege on benefits promised by SkyMilesInsider:

"Quit the griping. You all chose to patronize the Wing of Satan, and everyone knows the Devil is a liar. Take yer lumps and deal with it."

Absolutely the proper attitude says he as he burns nearly half a million miles to get to SYD. Easy come, easy go. :rolleyes:

The half million was mostly what I earned by flying last year so if that is the lumps, I can deal with it. :)

belynch Feb 20, 2010 6:25 pm

Had a rather :rolleyes: EMS job this evening. Patient decided to attempt a "double lutz" but instead pulled off a "double klutz." :rolleyes:

I was going to complain about being cold and wet until I realized my patient had been lying on the ice for a solid 10 - 12 minutes.

kingalien Feb 20, 2010 6:31 pm


Originally Posted by Olton Hall (Post 13429498)
Something doesn't seem right about the new PowerShots. I'm considering the SD940 but the few photos taken with it seem dark around the edges and color seems to be non vibrant, very un-Canon like. The size is right.

I will miss the flip out display and optical viewfinder on my A610

Likely just a defective unit. I have always bought Canons and still think they are the best.

Olton Hall Feb 20, 2010 6:36 pm


Originally Posted by kingalien (Post 13429559)
Likely just a defective unit. I have always bought Canons and still think they are the best.

I played with some at Best Buy today and I think Canon may have pulled a Toyota. The new models felt cheap and what I saw in the display looked disappointing. The older models were just fine and dandy. I'd go for them but I want the HD video of the new ones.

icurhere2 Feb 20, 2010 6:37 pm


Originally Posted by monitor (Post 13429527)
Absolutely the proper attitude says he as he burns nearly half a million miles to get to SYD. Easy come, easy go. :rolleyes:

The half million was mostly what I earned by flying last year so if that is the lumps, I can deal with it. :)

At least tell me that's two tickets.

kingalien Feb 20, 2010 6:37 pm


Originally Posted by cheepneezy (Post 13429516)
I picked the SD1000 years ago specifically because it also had the optical viewfinder and I never use it. I'm not sure why. On my SLR, I turn the live video view off because on that, for some reason, I have to use the optical viewfinder.:confused:

I think the use of a viewfinder is more comfortable on an SLR due to weight and protruding lens.

kingalien Feb 20, 2010 6:40 pm


Originally Posted by Olton Hall (Post 13429572)
I played with some at Best Buy today and I think Canon may have pulled a Toyota. The new models felt cheap and what I saw in the display looked disappointing. The older models were just fine and dandy. I'd go for them but I want the HD video of the new ones.

When I first got the SD980 I too was disappointed with the pics on the display but after I downloaded them onto the computer the pics were fine.

kingalien Feb 20, 2010 6:43 pm

Just saw preview to Hot Tub Time Machine. It has potential.

sfogate Feb 20, 2010 6:52 pm


Originally Posted by cheepneezy (Post 13428642)
The doggie took second place in the rally match today. Woo hoo! :-: We're happy. And there's celebratory wine and rawhide being consumed.:D

Woff woff, give that dog a bone. Congrats. ^

kingalien Feb 20, 2010 6:57 pm

Silver for Davis in 1500 speedskating.

sfogate Feb 20, 2010 7:06 pm


Originally Posted by FT Lurker (Post 13429291)
Happy Big 5-:eek: to windwalker!

WOW. DMV, the pre-teen slumber party and your birthday- you had quite the day.

Happy Birthday.

sbm12 Feb 20, 2010 7:07 pm

Why am I listening to NBC announcers talking about the "early morning light" while watching the Olymipcs at 9pm local. Thanks for the ridiculous tape delay, jackasses.

:td:

sfogate Feb 20, 2010 7:12 pm


Originally Posted by belynch (Post 13429539)
Had a rather :rolleyes: EMS job this evening. Patient decided to attempt a "double lutz" but instead pulled off a "double klutz." :rolleyes:

I was going to complain about being cold and wet until I realized my patient had been lying on the ice for a solid 10 - 12 minutes.

Ouch and brrrr. Hope the patient is ok.

monitor Feb 20, 2010 7:13 pm


Originally Posted by icurhere2 (Post 13429574)
At least tell me that's two tickets.

Of course. You know Franny and you think that there might be a possibility that I would be going to Oz alone? :rolleyes:


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