Camera update
Monday, November 02, 2026
I have reviewed the Operating Manual for the new Ricoh GR IIIx. It took a while as it is 170 pages! A lot of the pages don't/won't apply to me. Things like movie making because I don't/won't make videos with this camera, just stills. I think I have all the basics down now and it will just be a matter of fine tuning for different lighting situations. I don't know if a lot of people would actually read the manual. Would you?Have a comment? Click HERE to send it to me!
New camera arrived!
Friday, October 30, 2026
The new Ricoh GR IIIx arrived on Wednesday the 28th. It's very small and lightweight. Setting it up is going to be quite a chore. There are 4 modes and 3 custom memory settings from what I can see so far to set up. I guess I could just put it on Program mode and start taking pictures......but it won't be to my liking I'm sure! I haven't even made one picture with it yet. Still reading the manual and making setting adjustments. It's going to be a long process.......but, I've got the time! More to come later!
New camera
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Well, I made a purchase that I haven't made in over 17 years. A new camera. I ordered a Ricoh GR IIIx. I've purchased other cameras, but they were all used. This will be the first NEW one in a long time. 24 megapixels. Point and shoot. It doesn't have a viewfinder just a screen on the back. I like cameras with viewfinders, but I guess I'll just have to get used to not having one. Many of my other small point and shoot digital cameras don't have viewfinders, so it won't be too hard to get used to. Cell phones don't have viewfinders either!!! Just waiting for it to arrive. Should be here on Wednesday!
Photography print auction
Spectrum Art Gallery held a photography print auction today from 2PM-5PM at the gallery. Karen and I attended. I bid on several prints that I liked, but was outbid on them. No big deal as there will be another auction in 2028. They have them every 2 years.
They also sold raffle tickets to win gift baskets of various items such as film, cameras, vacation packages, wine, and many other items. We won a couple bottles of red wine.
I did get to see some old friends, Steve, Tim, Michelle, and Dennis. They are members of the gallery and I see them every once in a while. I was a member of the gallery back in 1980 as a founding member. I dropped my membership shortly there after as I leaned more toward the professional end of photography. And now after years of "professional" photography, I am drifting back to the more creative art end of photography. I support the gallery every chance I get now and may even join again!
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Spectrum Art Gallery held a photography print auction today from 2PM-5PM at the gallery. Karen and I attended. I bid on several prints that I liked, but was outbid on them. No big deal as there will be another auction in 2028. They have them every 2 years.
They also sold raffle tickets to win gift baskets of various items such as film, cameras, vacation packages, wine, and many other items. We won a couple bottles of red wine.
I did get to see some old friends, Steve, Tim, Michelle, and Dennis. They are members of the gallery and I see them every once in a while. I was a member of the gallery back in 1980 as a founding member. I dropped my membership shortly there after as I leaned more toward the professional end of photography. And now after years of "professional" photography, I am drifting back to the more creative art end of photography. I support the gallery every chance I get now and may even join again!
BLOG
Friday, October 23, 2026
I decided to start a blog on this website. I'll just write what's on my mind and what is going on with me in radio and photography! Hopefully I'll be able to keep up with it!