GRANBY CAMERA CLUB
MEETING NOTES FOR Dec 3, 2007
Rob opened the meeting, welcomed our guests and asked us to introduce ourselves. The last meeting Rob had asked us to talk about our favorite photograph. Some members brought in theirs to share with the group.
Treasurer's Report: Balance Dec 3, 2007 $764.59
Old Business:
1. The Simsbury Bank Calendar
The representative from the bank attended to announce that Rob, Lani, and Vern had pictures chosen for the calendar. Congratulations!!!! $ 300 will come to the club through their talent!
2.Kelly Lane School Exhibit
New fall pictures have been hung and Rob will get his picture of Christensen’s pond to Paula to be added to the exhibit.
3. Granby Pub and Grill
They are still waiting but plan on using old pictures from the Salmon Brook Historical Society that Peter had scanned and brought back to life.
4. Club Social
The party will be at Paula's home on Jan. 19 with a back up date of the 26th. Please let me know if the 19th is bad for you so we can get a feel as to which date works best. We will order a main chicken dish from Kanes and have members bring the rest. At the next meeting Paula will have a sign up sheet to for things to bring and to get ideas as to beverages we all like!
5. Programs Planned
Jan.7: Photographer Wendy Van Welie
We will meet at her studio
Feb.4: The Process of Taking a Picture
Tom Burbank
March 3: Photographing Wildlife
Gary Melnsyn
April 7: Critiquing Photographs
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6. Field Trips
Ideas for December
Bright Lights: Nancy will get information
Wadsworth : Andy will get information
Other Winter Ideas
Ski Jumping in Salsbury: Dick will get information
Eagle Trip: Gary will get information
In June, we will plan a trip to Innisfree Gardens.
7. Projector for viewing images: Now that our treasury has grown it was agreed to look into buying a projector for viewing images. Dick reported that the best price was a Dell and next a Canon. Members are going to google to check out reviews. A good site to check out electronics is: www.newegg.com
Program for the Evening: Digital 102
We had another interesting and informative evening of digital discussion.
Winners for November Scavenger Hunt:
Remember to email Rob your files so they can be put up on the blog!
Opposite: Vern and Lani
Favorite: Aurelle
Hinge: Vern
All winning photos will be posted on our Camera Club blog. The winners and other entrees can be seen at the Granby Senior Center Community Room.
Scavenger Hunt Words for December - Favorite Picture, Frost, Decorations
Please note that it was decided to have the favorite pictures be at least 5x7 or larger. The other categories can be 4x6 and larger. Remember these are pictures you have taken this last month!
Our Next meeting:
Monday, January 7, 2008 at 7:00 PM at Indigo Images, Wendy Van Welie's studio in Granby.
Monday, December 10, 2007
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Addtional Saw Whet Owl Images
Here are some additional images of these diminutive creatures. These owls are approximately 6 inches in height and redefine the word "adorable". They of course, hunt after dark and fly low to the forest floor in search of voles. They are temporarily netted and particular vitals are documented. After a brief visit with the giant humans they are off and hunting again. I particularly like the phot of Rob holding the stuffed owls they sell to help the banding efforts. :>)
Saw Whet Owl shoot With Gary Melnysyn 11-13-07
Here are some photos that I got while out shooting owls. Animal activists stop writing emails, we were shooting them with our cameras. I would like to say thank you to the fine folks that were banding these beautiful creatures for your very warm hospitality on a clear chilly night. Thank you to Gary as well for sharing this opportunity with me.
Saturday, November 10, 2007
MEETING NOTES FOR Nov. 5, 2007
Rob opened the meeting, welcomed our guests and asked each person to introduce themselves and share with us the favorite photo they have taken and tell us a little bit about it. Next month please bring in that picture for us all to enjoy!
Treasurer’s Report: Balance Nov. 5, 2007 $709.59
Old Business:
1. Fall Photos for Kelly Lane School. Bob, Harry, Nancy, Del, Gary will get their 8x10 photo to the Senior Center by Friday or call and leave at Paula’s house over the weekend.. (As I write, I have photos from Bob, Del, and Harry and Nancy
will get hers to me.)
2. The Simsbury Bank Calendar Contest accepted three of our member’s photos. They were wondering why more of our club members did not participate. If you have any concerns about their rules let Rob know and he will pass them on .
3. Programs Planned
Dec 3: Digital Discussion 102
Continue our questions and discussion.
Jan.7: Photographer Wendy Van Welie
We will meet at her studio
Feb.4: The Process of Taking a Picture
Tom Burbank
March 3: Photographing Wildlife
Gary Melnsyn
April 7: Critiquing Photographs
4. Club Social will be held in January. We will pick a date and details at the next meeting.
5. Field Trips
Gary will research information.for an eagle photo opportunity on the CT River in Jan or Feb.
In June, we will plan a trip to Innisfree Gardens.
New Business:
1. Projector for viewing images: Now that our treasury has grown it was agreed to look into buying a projector for viewing images. Dick will look into prices etc. Kerry confirmed our Granby tax free status.
Program for the Evening: Digital 101
Our discussion ranged from media cards, camera lens, and file sizes. Most of us shot using J Peg, which is a 8 bit file. Tiff is also a 8 bit file but non compressed so you have more of the original information. Raw is a 12 bit file and records all information the camera sees. It allows more editing before working in either jpeg or tiff.
All agreed that it was important to save your original pictures, unedited. Rename your file and start your editing.
Winners for September Scavenger Hunt:
Remember to email Rob your files so they can be put up on the blog!
Abstract: Rob
Favorite: Gary
Spooky: Nancy
All winning photos will be posted on our Camera Club blog. The winners and other entrees can be seen at the Granby Senior Center Community Room.
Scavenger Hunt Words for November
Favorite Picture, Hinge, Opposites
Please note that it was decided to have the favorite pictures be at least 5x7 or larger. The other categories can be 4x6 and larger. Remember these are pictures you have taken this last month!
Our Next meeting:
Monday, Dec. 3 at 7:00 PM at the Granby Senior Center.
Program: Digital Discussion 102
Bring your camera and manual. We will break into groups and explore our cameras!
Email Rob with your questions or bring them with you.
Treasurer’s Report: Balance Nov. 5, 2007 $709.59
Old Business:
1. Fall Photos for Kelly Lane School. Bob, Harry, Nancy, Del, Gary will get their 8x10 photo to the Senior Center by Friday or call and leave at Paula’s house over the weekend.. (As I write, I have photos from Bob, Del, and Harry and Nancy
will get hers to me.)
2. The Simsbury Bank Calendar Contest accepted three of our member’s photos. They were wondering why more of our club members did not participate. If you have any concerns about their rules let Rob know and he will pass them on .
3. Programs Planned
Dec 3: Digital Discussion 102
Continue our questions and discussion.
Jan.7: Photographer Wendy Van Welie
We will meet at her studio
Feb.4: The Process of Taking a Picture
Tom Burbank
March 3: Photographing Wildlife
Gary Melnsyn
April 7: Critiquing Photographs
4. Club Social will be held in January. We will pick a date and details at the next meeting.
5. Field Trips
Gary will research information.for an eagle photo opportunity on the CT River in Jan or Feb.
In June, we will plan a trip to Innisfree Gardens.
New Business:
1. Projector for viewing images: Now that our treasury has grown it was agreed to look into buying a projector for viewing images. Dick will look into prices etc. Kerry confirmed our Granby tax free status.
Program for the Evening: Digital 101
Our discussion ranged from media cards, camera lens, and file sizes. Most of us shot using J Peg, which is a 8 bit file. Tiff is also a 8 bit file but non compressed so you have more of the original information. Raw is a 12 bit file and records all information the camera sees. It allows more editing before working in either jpeg or tiff.
All agreed that it was important to save your original pictures, unedited. Rename your file and start your editing.
Winners for September Scavenger Hunt:
Remember to email Rob your files so they can be put up on the blog!
Abstract: Rob
Favorite: Gary
Spooky: Nancy
All winning photos will be posted on our Camera Club blog. The winners and other entrees can be seen at the Granby Senior Center Community Room.
Scavenger Hunt Words for November
Favorite Picture, Hinge, Opposites
Please note that it was decided to have the favorite pictures be at least 5x7 or larger. The other categories can be 4x6 and larger. Remember these are pictures you have taken this last month!
Our Next meeting:
Monday, Dec. 3 at 7:00 PM at the Granby Senior Center.
Program: Digital Discussion 102
Bring your camera and manual. We will break into groups and explore our cameras!
Email Rob with your questions or bring them with you.
November Scavenger hunt winners
Spooky by: Nancy Canfield
Abstract by: Rob Fisher
Favorite by: Gary MelnysynSaturday, October 06, 2007
Scavenger hunt winners from Oct 1, 2007 meeting
Fence: by Del Shilkret
Distortion (Tie): by Lani Ralston
Distortion (Tie): by Rob Fisher
Favorite: by Rob FisherFriday, October 05, 2007
GRANBY CAMERA CLUB
MEETING NOTES FOR Oct 1, 2007
http://granbycameraclub.blogspot.com
Rob opened the meeting and asked each member to introduce themselves and share which shooting modes( Auto,P,A,S,M) they use.
Treasurer’s report: Balance Oct. 1,2007 $699.59
Old Business:
1. The pictures that are hung at Kelly Lane School will stay until Nov. At that time we will put up pictures we have taken of the fall colors. They should be 8x10 unmatted pictures of fall colors. We can put up six pictures so please let Paula know if you would like yours in the display. Pease bring them to the Nov. meeting. Rob will make name- plates for each of us for our pictures.
2. Three photo contest opportunities:
Simsbury Bank Calendar: Rob will deliver our entries.
Holcomb Farm Contest: Go to their web page for rules and entry form. www.Holcombfarm.org
Granby Land Trust Art Show: Check out their web page for information: www.Granbylandtrust.org
3. Club Social will be held at Paula’s house on Sat., Nov.10. We will do finger food and plan what we bring at the next meeting.
New Business:
1.Programs Planned
Nov.: Digital Discussion101
Bring in your camera and questions
Dec 3: Digital Discussion 102
Continue our questions and discussion.
Jan.7 : Photographer Wendy Van Weli
Paula will contact Wendy after the artists weekend!
Feb.4: The Process of Taking a Picture
Tom Burbank
2. Other Program Ideas
Matting,
Making $ with Photography,
Introduction to Photoshop Workshop using the Drummer computers to get a feel for what it can do!
Digital Ideas: exploring our Menus, types of files( raw, j peg, tiff), white balance, using your histogram.
Indoor photography with and with out a flash
Tripods
Organizing our pictures in the computer
The Process of taking a picture
3. Field Trips: Please share with Rob any ideas for field t rips.
Del will organize a trip to Innisfree Gardens
Please bring in some more ideas!
4. Andrea and Rob will email to our interest and level of expertise for Photoshop.
That will give us a better idea how to set up a program on Photoshop.
5. Yahoo Groups: Andrea will set up the club with a Camera Club yahoo group. Keep your eye out for her email and an invitation to join from Yahoo.
Program for the Evening: How your Camera Catches Light
Rob Fisher, Dick O’Donnell, and Vern Wells gave a very informative presentation from that covered the three important factors in controlling Light!
ISO : level of sensitivity to light :on the digital camera’s sensor and of your film .
Shutter Speed: Amount of time the shutter opens to record light. Rules are the same for digital and film cameras.
Aperture: Is the hole, an opening in the lens through which light passes to a digital camera’s sensor or film camera’s film A diaphram constructed of flat blades opens and closes to control the amount of light.
The relationship of these three will control what our camera records. It was an excellent program and gave us all a lot to think about as we use our cameras.
Thanks again to Vern, Rob, and Dick!
Program: Winners for September Scavenger Hunt:
Fence: Del,
Distortion: Lani, Rob
Favorite: Rob
All winning photos will be posted on our Camera Club blog. The winners and other entrees can be seen at the Granby Senior Center Community Room.
Scavenger Hunt Words for October
Favorite Picture, Abstract, Spooky
Please note that it was decided to have the favorite pictures be at least 5x7 or larger. The other categories can be 4x6 and larger.
Our Next meeting:
Monday, November 5 at 7:00 PM at the Granby Senior Center.
Program: Digital Discussion 101
Bring your camera and questions!
MEETING NOTES FOR Oct 1, 2007
http://granbycameraclub.blogspot.com
Rob opened the meeting and asked each member to introduce themselves and share which shooting modes( Auto,P,A,S,M) they use.
Treasurer’s report: Balance Oct. 1,2007 $699.59
Old Business:
1. The pictures that are hung at Kelly Lane School will stay until Nov. At that time we will put up pictures we have taken of the fall colors. They should be 8x10 unmatted pictures of fall colors. We can put up six pictures so please let Paula know if you would like yours in the display. Pease bring them to the Nov. meeting. Rob will make name- plates for each of us for our pictures.
2. Three photo contest opportunities:
Simsbury Bank Calendar: Rob will deliver our entries.
Holcomb Farm Contest: Go to their web page for rules and entry form. www.Holcombfarm.org
Granby Land Trust Art Show: Check out their web page for information: www.Granbylandtrust.org
3. Club Social will be held at Paula’s house on Sat., Nov.10. We will do finger food and plan what we bring at the next meeting.
New Business:
1.Programs Planned
Nov.: Digital Discussion101
Bring in your camera and questions
Dec 3: Digital Discussion 102
Continue our questions and discussion.
Jan.7 : Photographer Wendy Van Weli
Paula will contact Wendy after the artists weekend!
Feb.4: The Process of Taking a Picture
Tom Burbank
2. Other Program Ideas
Matting,
Making $ with Photography,
Introduction to Photoshop Workshop using the Drummer computers to get a feel for what it can do!
Digital Ideas: exploring our Menus, types of files( raw, j peg, tiff), white balance, using your histogram.
Indoor photography with and with out a flash
Tripods
Organizing our pictures in the computer
The Process of taking a picture
3. Field Trips: Please share with Rob any ideas for field t rips.
Del will organize a trip to Innisfree Gardens
Please bring in some more ideas!
4. Andrea and Rob will email to our interest and level of expertise for Photoshop.
That will give us a better idea how to set up a program on Photoshop.
5. Yahoo Groups: Andrea will set up the club with a Camera Club yahoo group. Keep your eye out for her email and an invitation to join from Yahoo.
Program for the Evening: How your Camera Catches Light
Rob Fisher, Dick O’Donnell, and Vern Wells gave a very informative presentation from that covered the three important factors in controlling Light!
ISO : level of sensitivity to light :on the digital camera’s sensor and of your film .
Shutter Speed: Amount of time the shutter opens to record light. Rules are the same for digital and film cameras.
Aperture: Is the hole, an opening in the lens through which light passes to a digital camera’s sensor or film camera’s film A diaphram constructed of flat blades opens and closes to control the amount of light.
The relationship of these three will control what our camera records. It was an excellent program and gave us all a lot to think about as we use our cameras.
Thanks again to Vern, Rob, and Dick!
Program: Winners for September Scavenger Hunt:
Fence: Del,
Distortion: Lani, Rob
Favorite: Rob
All winning photos will be posted on our Camera Club blog. The winners and other entrees can be seen at the Granby Senior Center Community Room.
Scavenger Hunt Words for October
Favorite Picture, Abstract, Spooky
Please note that it was decided to have the favorite pictures be at least 5x7 or larger. The other categories can be 4x6 and larger.
Our Next meeting:
Monday, November 5 at 7:00 PM at the Granby Senior Center.
Program: Digital Discussion 101
Bring your camera and questions!
Monday, September 17, 2007
September 2007 meeting minutes
Rob opened the meeting and asked each member to introduce themselves and to give their thoughts about what they want to gain from this years meetings.
Treasurers report: Balance Sept 10, 2007 $ 619.59
Old Business:
1. The Camera Club exhibit at the Library in June was a great success. After it was taken down the pictures were hung in the community room at the Senior Center. They will stay there until our next meeting in Oct. All decided they would like to do the same next year in June. Del will pass on the information to Joan Fox at the Library.
Congratulation to Peter Dinella, whose picture was chosen for the new library card.
2. The pictures that are hung at Kelly Lane School will stay until Nov. At that time we will put up pictures we have taken of the fall foliage.
3. Three photo contest opportunities:
Simsbury Bank Calendar: Rob will email the rules. Your CD with your pictures and 4x6 prints need to be left at the Senior Center by the end of Sept.
Holcomb Farm Contest: Paula will email the rules.
Granby Land Trust Art Show: Check out their web page for information
4. Club Social will be held at Paula's house with a Nov. date to be firmed up at the next meeting.
5. The Granby Grill is still looking for some pictures for their walls as they get ready for opening. Peter suggested using some of the old historic pictures that have been scanned from the Historical Society files. If you have Granby pictures that you would like to share put small jpeg files on a cd and contact Rob.
6. There seems to be a lot of interest in learning about Photo Shop. We will continue the discussion as to how we manage this. One option would be to use the Drummer computers when available. The Senior Center lab has an older version of Elements that the club bought. It might also be possible to have someone come in and teach an introduction using a computer and screen.
New Business:
1. Elections of Officers
President: Rob Fisher
Vic-President: Harry Fischer
Secretary: Paula Johnson
Treasurer: Del Shilkret
2.Dues: $10 for Granby residents and $15 for non Granby residents.
Dues were collected and 07-08 stickers added to our Senior Center Cards.
3.Meeting time has been changed to 7pm.
4. Rob's email survey concerning our wishes for programs for this year.
There were four responses who said they like the scavenger hunt and want more critiquing and field trips. Please share with Rob any ideas for field trips.
5. Scavenger Hunt: Words will be coordinated by Vern and Maddie.
6.Program ideas for the year were discussed.
Oct.: How your Camera Catches Light
Nov.: Digital Talk
Other ideas; Wendy Van Welie, Matting, Making $ with Photography,
Introduction to Photoshop Workshop. Please share your ideas
and help our program committee!
7. Field Trips: Please share with Rob any ideas for field t rips.
Program: Our program centered around our scavenger hunt using Peter’s assessment criteria.
Winners for Summer Scavenger Hunt: Favorite: Rob's two pictures
Performance: Paula, and Summer: Rob
All winning photos will be posted on our Camera Club blog. The winners and other entrees can be seen at the Granby Senior Center Community Room.
Scavenger Hunt Words for September
Favorite Picture, Fence, Distortion
Please note that it was decided to have the favorite pictures be at least 5x7 or larger. The other categories can be 4x6 and larger.
Our Next meeting:
Monday, October 1 at 7:00 PM at the Granby Senior Center. Program: How Your Camera Catches Light
Treasurers report: Balance Sept 10, 2007 $ 619.59
Old Business:
1. The Camera Club exhibit at the Library in June was a great success. After it was taken down the pictures were hung in the community room at the Senior Center. They will stay there until our next meeting in Oct. All decided they would like to do the same next year in June. Del will pass on the information to Joan Fox at the Library.
Congratulation to Peter Dinella, whose picture was chosen for the new library card.
2. The pictures that are hung at Kelly Lane School will stay until Nov. At that time we will put up pictures we have taken of the fall foliage.
3. Three photo contest opportunities:
Simsbury Bank Calendar: Rob will email the rules. Your CD with your pictures and 4x6 prints need to be left at the Senior Center by the end of Sept.
Holcomb Farm Contest: Paula will email the rules.
Granby Land Trust Art Show: Check out their web page for information
4. Club Social will be held at Paula's house with a Nov. date to be firmed up at the next meeting.
5. The Granby Grill is still looking for some pictures for their walls as they get ready for opening. Peter suggested using some of the old historic pictures that have been scanned from the Historical Society files. If you have Granby pictures that you would like to share put small jpeg files on a cd and contact Rob.
6. There seems to be a lot of interest in learning about Photo Shop. We will continue the discussion as to how we manage this. One option would be to use the Drummer computers when available. The Senior Center lab has an older version of Elements that the club bought. It might also be possible to have someone come in and teach an introduction using a computer and screen.
New Business:
1. Elections of Officers
President: Rob Fisher
Vic-President: Harry Fischer
Secretary: Paula Johnson
Treasurer: Del Shilkret
2.Dues: $10 for Granby residents and $15 for non Granby residents.
Dues were collected and 07-08 stickers added to our Senior Center Cards.
3.Meeting time has been changed to 7pm.
4. Rob's email survey concerning our wishes for programs for this year.
There were four responses who said they like the scavenger hunt and want more critiquing and field trips. Please share with Rob any ideas for field trips.
5. Scavenger Hunt: Words will be coordinated by Vern and Maddie.
6.Program ideas for the year were discussed.
Oct.: How your Camera Catches Light
Nov.: Digital Talk
Other ideas; Wendy Van Welie, Matting, Making $ with Photography,
Introduction to Photoshop Workshop. Please share your ideas
and help our program committee!
7. Field Trips: Please share with Rob any ideas for field t rips.
Program: Our program centered around our scavenger hunt using Peter’s assessment criteria.
Winners for Summer Scavenger Hunt: Favorite: Rob's two pictures
Performance: Paula, and Summer: Rob
All winning photos will be posted on our Camera Club blog. The winners and other entrees can be seen at the Granby Senior Center Community Room.
Scavenger Hunt Words for September
Favorite Picture, Fence, Distortion
Please note that it was decided to have the favorite pictures be at least 5x7 or larger. The other categories can be 4x6 and larger.
Our Next meeting:
Monday, October 1 at 7:00 PM at the Granby Senior Center. Program: How Your Camera Catches Light
Friday, September 14, 2007
September scavenger hunt winners
Favorite (tie): by Rob Fisher
Performance : by Paula Johnson
Favorite (tie): by Rob Fisher
Summer : by Rob FisherTuesday, September 04, 2007
Selling your old film cameras, etc.
I recently had a very good experience selling ALL my old film equipment, lenses, strobe, and a D100 Nikon digital camera. I got a good price. The New York oufits I called didn't even want to discuss buying my stuff.
I got this organization thru the Nikonian web site.
It's:
usedcamerabuyer.com for an online quote.
(866)735-5444 x27
I got this organization thru the Nikonian web site.
It's:
usedcamerabuyer.com for an online quote.
(866)735-5444 x27
Monday, August 27, 2007
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Nikon D100 plus 28-200 lens FOR SALE
This is a 6.1 megapixel digital single lens reflex camera in outstanding condition. It includes a Nikkor 28-200 lens, two batteries, a charger, and a memory card. A perfect way to get started in digital photography or graduate from the snap shot, digital point-and-shoot world that immediately defines you as an amateur!
This limited offer to only GCC Blog readers will not last forever.
All for $450. Compare to ebay prices, but buy from someone you know.
Why am I selling it? I own a Nikon D200 and don't need an extra DSLR.
Note: A decent point-and-shoots will cost at least $350.
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