Rick Waldroup
Well-known
Thanks so much, Keith. Eskies and Chilly Bins. I love that. I have some new words for my hobby to try out on my wife so I can watch her eyes roll.We call them Eskies here in OZ and our Kiwi brothers and sisters across the ditch call them Chilly Bins. I think that's a fine hobby you have there!
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Actually I put you wrong .. it's Esky not Eskie. This may be of interest to you ... Bob Hawke was one of our more notable and very popular Prime Ministers. When he died his personal Esky went up for auction!
Bill Clark
Veteran
Astronomy
boojum
Ignoble Miscreant
.. -- ..I aced and passed the Technician's Class License exam this weekend. On to studying for the General Class License now
ranger9
Well-known
Does depression count as a hobby?
boojum
Ignoble Miscreant
Full-time occupation. ;o)
Ko.Fe.
Lenses 35/21 Gears 46/20
Since kid age I was into fishing and heavy. Moved to GTA and even got boat 15 feet, deep V hull for Greater Lakes.
But it was more hustle than fun. Sold it and kayaks. Two of our daughters are fishing now. Shore access in Ontario is restricted by greed and stupidity of municipalities. Most of the shoreline here is sold for private use.
During and after C19 I got back on bicycle and last year started practicing of longboarding all kinds.
Also my parents were hiking and I get used to it as well. With dog we have now it is not much of the hobby, but obligation.
I prefer compact cameras due to it now. Couple from GRD series, same as Ricoh size Canon P&S with zoom and RAW from CCD, Leica X2 and for rain/snow K-3 with light plastic, weather sealed zooms.
But it was more hustle than fun. Sold it and kayaks. Two of our daughters are fishing now. Shore access in Ontario is restricted by greed and stupidity of municipalities. Most of the shoreline here is sold for private use.
During and after C19 I got back on bicycle and last year started practicing of longboarding all kinds.
Also my parents were hiking and I get used to it as well. With dog we have now it is not much of the hobby, but obligation.
I prefer compact cameras due to it now. Couple from GRD series, same as Ricoh size Canon P&S with zoom and RAW from CCD, Leica X2 and for rain/snow K-3 with light plastic, weather sealed zooms.
Pál_K
Cameras. I has it.
Please avoid this.
If you or anyone else is thinking about learning Morse code, I implore you never to look at a visual representation of dits and dahs - either in a chart or writing it out. When you learn it with a visual representation, which apparently is how it used to be taught to Cub Scouts and others in the US, it creates in your mind an extra translation step - a big lookup-table translation step in your mind that will forever limit you to slow speeds. You would be unlikely to break 13 wpm and you will never enjoy it.
The proper way to learn is by associating the sound with the letter.
The best operators, those who effortlessly comprehend 30+ wpm, hear entire words and phrases by the sound pattern alone. So start by using one of the many apps available for PC's or phones that teach you the code by sound association. That is the only way to become proficient, but it is also the easiest and most enjoyable way.
raydm6
Yay! Cameras! 🙈🙉🙊┌( ಠ_ಠ)┘ [◉"]
I thought it was ASCII art. I didn’t look at it as Morse Code
boojum
Ignoble Miscreant
IMI overscored is "say again" or "Huh?" It is a joke. I am sorry you did not perceive it that way. The Army taught me Morse by ear and I used it on overseas duty, but not often. Yes, it can punch through a lot of hash but today's technology is pretty good. Almost no one has a good fist today. We also used "K" (-.-) to say goodbye. Yes, technically it means "over" but in use it meant "goodbye."
Ciao4now.
Out to Lunch
Ventor
Is Morse code still in use? I remember using PACTOR, especially in isolated locations where offices still had dedicated 'radio rooms'. Cheers, OtL
MarkWalberg
Established
So many things go hand in hand with photography, I'm curious what you all combine......
For me, I really like Fishing. Its great to spend a day on the river with a fishing pole and a camera
For me, camera repair.
Glenn2
Well-known
Sometimes combining photography with a hobby can be rewarding $$$. My father was such a salty looking character I got him to take the helm while I got a photo. After shooting a couple horizontal frames I took a vertical. The Kodachrome 64 slide looked so good I sent it into Pacific Yachting. They used it on the cover of one of their issues and very nicely sent me a handsome cheque and half a dozen copies of the magazine.
If shooting for a cover, verticals are best with space for text at top and bottom. Bet there aren't many cover shots done with an M Leica. ;-)
I hold an advanced class VE7 call sign which I got when I was still dreaming of sailing the South Pacific. Kept all my gear and need to get antennas back up that were removed for re-roofing the house.
M4, 21mm Super Angulon
If shooting for a cover, verticals are best with space for text at top and bottom. Bet there aren't many cover shots done with an M Leica. ;-)
I hold an advanced class VE7 call sign which I got when I was still dreaming of sailing the South Pacific. Kept all my gear and need to get antennas back up that were removed for re-roofing the house.
M4, 21mm Super Angulon
raydm6
Yay! Cameras! 🙈🙉🙊┌( ಠ_ಠ)┘ [◉"]
Yes, in the ham world that I know of, but it is no longer a requirement for passing the exam. They call it CW (continuous wave) but I don’t know it myself. HF radios are designed to accommodate receiving and transmitting CW.
Believe it or not, there is a whole world of Morse code key manufacturers (and styles) and one can get some GAS with these things.
One of the premier manufacturers is in Italy:
d__b
Well-known
Does travelling count? I do most of my photography when I travel.
AlexMogens
Established
Bicycling is the obvious one (to me anyway).
Out to Lunch
Ventor
Fascinating. I once read that during the Vietnam War, American Army radio specialists were able to recognize the Morse code styles of individual North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong operators and thus identify the movements of the units they were attached to. Cheers, OtL
Tim Murphy
Well-known
Dear Board,
My main hobby outside of photography is fishing, primarily fly fishing. Unfortunately, I have very few photos of fishing, mostly because I spend a lot of time wading moving water and tend to leave the camera at home or in the truck.
I also enjoy wildlife and bird photography, and do that with more frequency.
All in all, I'd rather be outside enjoying nature in some manner or another. If I get to photograph part of that it's a definite bonus.
Regards,
Tim Murphy
Harrisburg PA
5-5-13 by Tim Murphy, on Flickr
Pileated 5-18-20-5-cropped by Tim Murphy, on Flickr
Benezette 10-6-2020-38-psp fixed by Tim Murphy, on Flickr
My main hobby outside of photography is fishing, primarily fly fishing. Unfortunately, I have very few photos of fishing, mostly because I spend a lot of time wading moving water and tend to leave the camera at home or in the truck.
I also enjoy wildlife and bird photography, and do that with more frequency.
All in all, I'd rather be outside enjoying nature in some manner or another. If I get to photograph part of that it's a definite bonus.
Regards,
Tim Murphy
Harrisburg PA
5-5-13 by Tim Murphy, on FlickrPileated 5-18-20-5-cropped by Tim Murphy, on FlickrBenezette 10-6-2020-38-psp fixed by Tim Murphy, on Flickr
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
I'm not sure if it can be called a hobby but my main aspiration in life (aside from wanting to take photos) is to tread as lightly on this planet as I am able!
boojum
Ignoble Miscreant
Those electronic keys, or now electronic they used to be mechanical, will give you a beautiful "fist" once you master it. The ASA used to try to bust our Morse nets when we ran them. They were easy to spot from their flawless sending. Just perfect, probably bugs but some old-timers were as good by hand as with a bug. They "had a good fist." This was in the early 60's, when the Army still had mule drawn wagons. ;o)