Senin, 24 Februari 2014

Trip to Europe in 2013?

Q. On a School trip June of 2013 since I'll be going to College August 2013. It's by EFtours. Have you ever been? What is it like? What did you do. I'll b without parents, and while it sounds exciting, but I'm kinda of scared to be in a foregin country, I mean this is a once in a lifetime oppertunity.

We're going to France and Italy, and taking a train from Paris to Rome or Rome to Paris. We'll be gone from 7 to 10 days. Anything I should know. Just to be prepared, what should I pack? We're premitted a carry on and suitcase per student. They tell us what to bring, but how much.

NEED TO KNOW:
What should I pack into my carry on bag?


Here is their list:
Clothing

Keep in mind that some religious sites require that shirts cover the shoulders and arms, and some do not allow shorts, short skirts or flip-flops.

�Comfortable walking shoes
�Shirts (short- and long-sleeved)
�Socks and underwear
�Shorts/pants/jeans
�Pajamas
�Bathing suit (if applicable)
�Dressier outfit and shoes (reserved for a special night out)
�Raincoat and/or umbrella

Toiletries
�Toothbrush
�Toothpaste
�Shampoo/conditioner
�Soap
�Deodorant
�Hairbrush/comb
�Sunscreen
�Spare set of contact lenses/glasses (if applicable)


Money
�ATM card (call your bank prior to departure to alert them of the trip; foreign purchases sometimes result in a hold on bank accounts)
�EF Visa Travel Card or personal credit card
�At least $50 converted to foreign currency of the first country that you�re visiting
�Pouch for storing money and passport under clothing (available at travel stores)


Electronics

�Alarm clock (many hotel rooms won't have one)
�Memory cards
�Adaptor/converter (available at electronic stores)
�Camera with ample batteries (batteries can be expensive abroad)

Documents
�Passport (required on all EF Educational Tours). Remember to bring a photocopy of it (in case it is lost) and leave one copy at home.
�Visas (if applicable)
�A copy of the tour itinerary
�A list of important phone numbers and addresses to send postcards home
�Copy of any prescriptions (Customs officials may want to verify that a container's contents match its label, so all medication should be carried in their original containers.)

Carry-on bag
Your EF backpack is a perfect carry-on bag! Here�s a short list of things you might need on the first day of the trip. Pack them in your carry-on in case your checked luggage is delayed.
�Passport
�Money
�Airline ticket
�Toothbrush and toothpaste (remember, toothpaste needs to go in a one-quart Ziploc bag, and can't be bigger than 3 oz)
�Hairbrush
�Contact lens case/glasses (to sleep comfortably on the plane)
�A change of clothes
�Medication
�Any valuables

Thanks in Advance

A. Here is their list:
Clothing - good for 7 days
Umbrella
things for personal hygienes (toothbrush, shampoo, and other personal stuffs)
Money

For electronic devices
Cellphones ,also use as alarm so dont bring alarm clock
Digital camera

also include basic medicine kits such as pain killer, motion sickness medicine


Warped Tour 2013 Help?
Q. * Yes, I know it's early to be worrying about this, but it been two years since my first Warped Tour experience, and last time, it didn't go so well... The music was great, but it was very tiring and hot... so any tips on how to survive it would be great!

Okay, so do you guys think I'll get too hot and sweaty wearing this outfit during Warped? I'm planning to bring an extra outfit with me just in case.

- Shorts
- Band T-shirt
- Flannel (I get easily burned, so I was planning to bring this along just in case. Yes, I'm going to wear sunblock... a whole lot of it.)
- Sneakers
- A backpack
Oh, one more thing. I wear glasses, would the chances on having them broken be high?

* QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT I SHOULD BRING ALONG.

How big should the backpack be?
Camera or no camera?
Should I just use my phone to record?
Items that I should bring along?

* How much money should I bring, and how much do t-shirts/hoodies/cd's/etc cost?

Any other tips would be great! Thanks so much lovelies~ c:

A. --That outfit sounds fine. You can definitely bring the flannel if you think you might need it, but i would not suggest wearing it very often, if you can don't wear it at all. I know you're afraid of burns, but you also want to think about overheating, or heat stroke. That's also a very real danger, not to freak you out or anything lol but just something you might want to think about. Also be sure the shoes are something you can wear all day and that your feet won't hurt walking around all day. They don't really have seats at warped, so just remember that and choose your shoes wisely. Remember, NO flip flops!
---You should also make sure the backpack is light enough so its not annoyingly large or uncomfortable, but you should still be able to fit most if not all of your stuff in it. A regular draw string back usually works best.
---A camera is always a good idea. It doesn't have to be a big fancy one, but i suggest you bring a small digital with you.
---You can use your phone. Just make sure its got enough space for all the videos and that its charged completely before you go. You can also use your camera if you wish. I kinda used both last year.
---Bring a water bottle, small snack, pen/notebook (for autographs), a jacket with a hood in case of rain
---I'd say at least $60. It sounds like a lot, but merch can cost anywhere from about $2 to $25, or more, plus if you want food that's expensive too.

I'm sorry you didn't have fun last time, i hope this helps and i hope you have lots of fun this time! :)





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Minggu, 23 Februari 2014

Trip to Europe in 2013?

Q. On a School trip June of 2013 since I'll be going to College August 2013. It's by EFtours. Have you ever been? What is it like? What did you do. I'll b without parents, and while it sounds exciting, but I'm kinda of scared to be in a foregin country, I mean this is a once in a lifetime oppertunity.

We're going to France and Italy, and taking a train from Paris to Rome or Rome to Paris. We'll be gone from 7 to 10 days. Anything I should know. Just to be prepared, what should I pack? We're premitted a carry on and suitcase per student. They tell us what to bring, but how much.

NEED TO KNOW:
What should I pack into my carry on bag?


Here is their list:
Clothing

Keep in mind that some religious sites require that shirts cover the shoulders and arms, and some do not allow shorts, short skirts or flip-flops.

�Comfortable walking shoes
�Shirts (short- and long-sleeved)
�Socks and underwear
�Shorts/pants/jeans
�Pajamas
�Bathing suit (if applicable)
�Dressier outfit and shoes (reserved for a special night out)
�Raincoat and/or umbrella

Toiletries
�Toothbrush
�Toothpaste
�Shampoo/conditioner
�Soap
�Deodorant
�Hairbrush/comb
�Sunscreen
�Spare set of contact lenses/glasses (if applicable)


Money
�ATM card (call your bank prior to departure to alert them of the trip; foreign purchases sometimes result in a hold on bank accounts)
�EF Visa Travel Card or personal credit card
�At least $50 converted to foreign currency of the first country that you�re visiting
�Pouch for storing money and passport under clothing (available at travel stores)


Electronics

�Alarm clock (many hotel rooms won't have one)
�Memory cards
�Adaptor/converter (available at electronic stores)
�Camera with ample batteries (batteries can be expensive abroad)

Documents
�Passport (required on all EF Educational Tours). Remember to bring a photocopy of it (in case it is lost) and leave one copy at home.
�Visas (if applicable)
�A copy of the tour itinerary
�A list of important phone numbers and addresses to send postcards home
�Copy of any prescriptions (Customs officials may want to verify that a container's contents match its label, so all medication should be carried in their original containers.)

Carry-on bag
Your EF backpack is a perfect carry-on bag! Here�s a short list of things you might need on the first day of the trip. Pack them in your carry-on in case your checked luggage is delayed.
�Passport
�Money
�Airline ticket
�Toothbrush and toothpaste (remember, toothpaste needs to go in a one-quart Ziploc bag, and can't be bigger than 3 oz)
�Hairbrush
�Contact lens case/glasses (to sleep comfortably on the plane)
�A change of clothes
�Medication
�Any valuables

Thanks in Advance

A. Here is their list:
Clothing - good for 7 days
Umbrella
things for personal hygienes (toothbrush, shampoo, and other personal stuffs)
Money

For electronic devices
Cellphones ,also use as alarm so dont bring alarm clock
Digital camera

also include basic medicine kits such as pain killer, motion sickness medicine


Warped Tour 2013 Help?
Q. * Yes, I know it's early to be worrying about this, but it been two years since my first Warped Tour experience, and last time, it didn't go so well... The music was great, but it was very tiring and hot... so any tips on how to survive it would be great!

Okay, so do you guys think I'll get too hot and sweaty wearing this outfit during Warped? I'm planning to bring an extra outfit with me just in case.

- Shorts
- Band T-shirt
- Flannel (I get easily burned, so I was planning to bring this along just in case. Yes, I'm going to wear sunblock... a whole lot of it.)
- Sneakers
- A backpack
Oh, one more thing. I wear glasses, would the chances on having them broken be high?

* QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT I SHOULD BRING ALONG.

How big should the backpack be?
Camera or no camera?
Should I just use my phone to record?
Items that I should bring along?

* How much money should I bring, and how much do t-shirts/hoodies/cd's/etc cost?

Any other tips would be great! Thanks so much lovelies~ c:

A. --That outfit sounds fine. You can definitely bring the flannel if you think you might need it, but i would not suggest wearing it very often, if you can don't wear it at all. I know you're afraid of burns, but you also want to think about overheating, or heat stroke. That's also a very real danger, not to freak you out or anything lol but just something you might want to think about. Also be sure the shoes are something you can wear all day and that your feet won't hurt walking around all day. They don't really have seats at warped, so just remember that and choose your shoes wisely. Remember, NO flip flops!
---You should also make sure the backpack is light enough so its not annoyingly large or uncomfortable, but you should still be able to fit most if not all of your stuff in it. A regular draw string back usually works best.
---A camera is always a good idea. It doesn't have to be a big fancy one, but i suggest you bring a small digital with you.
---You can use your phone. Just make sure its got enough space for all the videos and that its charged completely before you go. You can also use your camera if you wish. I kinda used both last year.
---Bring a water bottle, small snack, pen/notebook (for autographs), a jacket with a hood in case of rain
---I'd say at least $60. It sounds like a lot, but merch can cost anywhere from about $2 to $25, or more, plus if you want food that's expensive too.

I'm sorry you didn't have fun last time, i hope this helps and i hope you have lots of fun this time! :)





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Can my computer run DayZ at ____ specs?

Q. What specs do you think this computer can run DayZ at? Low? Normal? High? Very High?
Also, how good is the sound going to be.
Valkyrie CZ-17 Gaming Laptop
1 x Case ( Valkyrie CZ-17 17.3" Full HD 1920x1080 LED-Backlit Display Laptop w/HDMI Port, E-SATA, USB 3.0, Illuminated Keyboard, Li-Ion Battery, Universal AC Power Adapter - Original Metallic black )
1 x Processor ( Intel® Core� i7-3630QM Mobile Processor (4x 2.4GHz/6MB L3 Cache) )
1 x Memory ( 8GB [8GB x 1] 1600MHz DDR3 SDRAM [Laptop Memory] - G.SKILL )
1 x Video Card ( NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX 4GB GDDR5 Video w/ NVIDIA Optimus [CZ-17] )
1 x Primary Hard Drive ( 750 GB 7200rpm Serial-ATA Super Slim Laptop Hard Drive )
0 x Data Hard Drive ( None )
1 x Optical Drive ( 6X Blu-Ray-R/8x Dual Format DVD±R/±RW + 24x CD-R/RW Combo Drive [CZ-17] )
1 x Flash Media Reader / Writer ( Built-in 4-in-1 Media Card Reader/Writer [Laptop] )
1 x Sound Card ( HD Audio with THX TrueStudio Pro )
1 x Network Card ( Killer E2200 Gaming Networking )
1 x Internal Wireless Network Adapter ( Intel Ultimate-N 6300 802.11 a/b/g/n 450Mbps Dual-Band Wi-Fi )
1 x Operating System ( Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium + Office Starter 2010 (Includes basic versions of Word and Excel) - 64-Bit )
1 x Additional Software ( Microsoft Office 2013 Home and Student - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote included )
1 x USB Ports ( Built-in 2x USB 2.0 Ports + 3x USB 3.0 Port [Laptop] )
0 x Carrying Case ( None )
1 x Video Camera ( Built-in 3.0 Mega Pixels Digital Web Video Camera )

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Digital Camera for wildlife photography help?

Q. I am planing a couple trips in the next year. First trip is to go up to Alaska or Canada and I want to try and get some nice Polar Bear and Musk Oxen shots. Then I am going to be going out to Yellowstone to try and photograph wolves and finally I will be taking a trip to Australia and New Zealand and am hoping to get some great landscape and animal shots. But now I have to figure out what is going to be the best camera for me to get. I have a budget of around $3500.

Right now I am looking at the Nikon D 7100, Nikon D 7000, Cannon EOS 7 D, and Sony Alpha SLT-A77.

I am also then figureing on getting either a 300mm or 400mm lens then buying a 2X teleconverter. I'm trying to do all this for $3500 or less I know its going to be tough. Obviously I can not afford the real nice lenses in the 300mm zoom so how much is this going to affect my quality if I get a little bit cheaper lens? My goal is I want to have nice enough pictures to where I could blow them up and hang them up around my house with out the image getting grainy or fuzzy. I'm looking at blowing them up to 24 x 36 and maybe bigger for landscape shots.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much for your time.

A. You might get to see these animals, but don't get your hopes up too high. The Nikon D7100 with 18-105mm could be a good choice of camera for most of your shots. A super duper great telephoto to get the kind of shots you are dreaming of will blow your budget. For less ambitious but pretty good shots you could get the Nikon 70-300mm AF-S VR (the good 70-300, not the cheapo). Forget about a 2X teleconverter. The 70-300mm lacks a tripod collar, and it will be front heavy. You will want to bring a tripod. You need to think about what day pack you will carry it in, as the tripod must fit. There are some decent travel tripods. However, the light duty ballhead on some of these may be barely adequate with the 70-300mm. You need to assemble something with a good medium duty 3 way pan head, like maybe the Manfrotto 804RC2 or the Induro PHT2. BTW, if you want to point a panhead higher than about 30 degrees, the trick is to put the quick release plate on backwards.
Which brings us to, when do you expect to do this?
Winter, aurora watching?
You will need serious clothes.
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Carry your camera in a padded case with several handwarmer packs. Have an extra charged battery in your pocket. Two layers of glove liners with handwarmer packs inside can probably give you adequate dexterity without freezing your fingers.
Also have a clean, dry cotton handkerchief in the bag to wipe off condensation.
Getting focused in the dark could be a problem. You might be able to lock on autofocus on a distant street light, and switch to manual. Or you could spend more money on an older style AF-D prime lens like a 20mm or 24mm, and be able to dial to infinity in the dark.
For aurora shots set white balance to daylight. Practice with your equipment at home before you go on your trip. Maybe ISO is 800. More gets noisy. Exposure time maybe 20 seconds. More shows star trails. Also the aurora is dynamic, and more exposure makes it look blob like.
http://www.martingrumet.com/yellowknife02-05-2013-01-2000.jpg
http://www.martingrumet.com/yellowknife02-05-2013-02-2000.jpg
About midnight to 2am is often best activity, although not always.


Best filming camera to film movies?
Q. Hi! In 2015, some school mates and I are planning to shoot a remake of The Breakfast Club. It will be the 30 year anniversary and we are excited to start. Anyways, I am looking for a great filming camera for movies. I know it'll be pricey but I seem to get 0 help when I just google it. I also want to know how to make the footage have an 80s feel, quality wise. I will be using the camera that any of you suggest for a number of years and films to come, and I would also appreciate if you have any movie editing software? Thank you!

A. I am guessing you are looking to use some digital camera to film. If you are going to spend tens of thousands of dollars on a professional movie camera, please ignore rest of my answer.

Most of us know that most compact cameras, or smart-phones like iPhones, are not good at video recording. If light is good, they do an okay job. When light is dull, they are almost unusable. Same is true for most consumer SLR cameras with kit lenses. So what do we do to take high quality High-Definition videos? Should we use an HD camcoder or a pocket camcorder like Sony Bloggie or UltraHD?

Most compact cameras don't do a good job in low light- for still images or for videos. If you zoom in, the shake becomes too obvious. Most DSLRs will do a little better as light level goes down but many of them will not auto focus during videos (because of the mirror which needs to be flipped for focusing). You can bypass this with a mirrorless camera which can auto focus, like Panasonic G or GF series but with Auto focus, you lose the control over which part of the frame, or on which person to focus on. If you have 3 persons in a frame, your Auto-Focus will not know which one you want to focus on. Why not? Silly, it is Auto-focus! It focuses by itself!! That is the reason you never see a professional movie or videos done with Autofocus.

Now read an article here which can give you nice tips:
http://photography-with-any-camera.blogspot.com/2013/03/video-recording-with-dslr-is-it-worth-it.html





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