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Post by Cole S. on Aug 17, 2012 15:35:50 GMT -5
Kiry tried to load this off on me, along with a couple other fans, when I got the Saturns. Unfortunately I didn't have room in the car after loading in six Saturns, but it all worked out because I accidentally gave him an extra $20 bill, and he was able to ship it my way and it got here in less than 24 hours. Overall I love the thing. Needs new vent screens (old ones were curled up inside, totally unsalvageable), and I had to swap out the variable speed box because it only worked on high even after adjusting the trim pot. Motor housing is ever so slightly bent, but my dad should have no problem fixing that if I can't. Also had a slight bend in the sideband but I managed to fix that too. Otherwise mostly complete other than some screws which is no problem, globes provided by me.   Also note, this is my first post with a new camera. Hope there's no significant change, but the video will be in HD. I think only 720p but it's better than what I had. |
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Post by Andrew G. on Aug 17, 2012 16:02:55 GMT -5
Whatcha' shootin'?
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Post by Cole S. on Aug 17, 2012 19:01:19 GMT -5
It's nothing good, Fujifilm Finepix JX. I wanted to stick with Fuji because I'm just used to operating them. I paid like $60 total for it from 1saleaday.com, I wouldn't have paid full retail price for anything unless my other completely stopped working. I've found my Finepix Z took better photos, the flash on this thing turns everything yellow and there are like no settings to adjust anything since it's a pretty budget model.
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Post by Andrew G. on Aug 17, 2012 19:58:24 GMT -5
Everyone needs a digital SLR, save up!
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Post by fancollector12 on Aug 17, 2012 20:13:08 GMT -5
Looks nice! The vent screen should be easy to fix, just get speaker grille cloth for vintage speakers off a website like speaker repair.com or parts express.com.
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Post by Cole S. on Aug 17, 2012 20:53:11 GMT -5
Too many fans to get before I every buy a fancy camera lol. Video didn't go HD on Youtube, but whatevs. As long as it shows up I guess that's fine.
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Post by Adam D. on Aug 17, 2012 21:12:55 GMT -5
I still use the Fugifilm from 2003 to take my still pictures.. I use a $69 Flip Ultra HD to take videos.. Id say for a $69 camera with the right lighting, there's really no difference between that and a $699 camera.. With crappy lighting video is no so good..
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2012 21:27:40 GMT -5
If you ever dont want any K63 fans, regardless of model, I will take them.
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Post by Cole S. on Aug 17, 2012 21:34:52 GMT -5
If you ever dont want any K63 fans, regardless of model, I will take them. I know you will lol. This one is K55 though. |
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Post by Andrew G. on Aug 17, 2012 22:03:33 GMT -5
Id say for a $69 camera with the right lighting, there's really no difference between that and a $699 camera.. With crappy lighting video is no so good.. Except.. with a digital SLR (newer ones have very good high ISO) and a lens with a wide/fast aperture, crappy lighting is not really an issue anymore. |
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Post by Adam D. on Aug 17, 2012 22:10:25 GMT -5
Ya, that's true, and plus the Flip is only a Point-N-Shoot camera, no focus or any features other than zoom..
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Post by Cole S. on Aug 17, 2012 22:16:33 GMT -5
It it true, DSLRs are amazing pieces of equipment. It'd be great to have one of my own, just not at the top of my priorities list.
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Post by Andrew G. on Aug 17, 2012 23:17:31 GMT -5
It it true, DSLRs are amazing pieces of equipment. It'd be great to have one of my own, just not at the top of my priorities list. If you don't need one for video, you can get one used for something like $200. |
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Post by Rick M. on Aug 17, 2012 23:31:12 GMT -5
Love that Zephyr! Very classy fan, and I'm glad the repairs have gone well.
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Post by Cole S. on Aug 17, 2012 23:52:21 GMT -5
If you don't need one for video, you can get one used for something like $200. True that. I've seen even recent discontinued models go cheap too, it's all about the research and finding a great deal. They're always out there. Love that Zephyr! Very classy fan, and I'm glad the repairs have gone well. Yes it's thankfully all been easy stuff to correct thus far. |
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