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fotabug | all galleries >> Past PAD Galleries >> Photo-A-Day 2014 > A New Friend, Jim!
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20-JAN-2014 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

A New Friend, Jim!

I got my Nikon D1x back from Nikon Repair, the one that I had dropped on cement . They had to replace the complete viewfinder module, not an inexpensive repair. But now the camera is really like brand new. Since I have so much into it I want to keep it, and I love shooting with it. Back when I learned the repair cost, I was reluctant to spend the money and bought a second mint D1x. Now I no longer need two D1x bodies, so decided to sell the other one on ebay.

The camera sold and I was paid immediately. The buyer is a trucker who was coming through Eugene this evening and asked if he could pick the camera up in person. I met him at the Coburg truck stop. He is the nicest guy and I had a great visit with him. He is just now moving to digital from an F4 that he has used for some time. It will be fun to stay in touch with him and help him get used to the D1x. He has some fine lenses to use with it. Of course, I had to shoot a picture of him. It was dark at the truck stop with only light directly overhead, so lighting was tough.

Nikon D1x ,Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di-II LD Aspherical
1/20s f/2.8 at 50.0mm hide exif
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Date/Time20-Jan-2014 22:52:49
MakeNikon
ModelD1x
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length50 mm
Exposure Time1/20 sec
Aperturef/2.8
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fotabug30-Jan-2014 21:10
Keep me posted on how you are doing with the camera, Jim!
NealyBob27-Jan-2014 08:14
Thanks for the comment on my truck photos~! I wish I could take more when I'm going down the highway but I'm usually driving~!
Tom Munson22-Jan-2014 05:28
Great story and image, Vern.
Julie Oldfield22-Jan-2014 00:40
That's a great story!
Guest 21-Jan-2014 23:44
Oh heck my Pops is on here. I was telling Vern what a great photographer you are too. :)...... and pilot!
Guest 21-Jan-2014 23:42
The pleasure was all mine in meeting you Vern! You are a great guy and am glad I actually got to meet you. Am having fun with the camera already and seems pretty intuitive. Thanks again!
Ruth Voorhis21-Jan-2014 23:19
Great story and photo, Vern. Glad that all turned out so well.
Frank Brault21-Jan-2014 22:54
Glad it worked out well with your camera. Great to make a new photo friend. A fine portrait. V
woody3421-Jan-2014 22:48
A colourful portrait of your new friend, everything seems to have worked out well in the end...
Chuck21-Jan-2014 20:53
Nice picture, Vern
Guest 21-Jan-2014 18:34
Great story, Vern
Kuriacose Joseph21-Jan-2014 18:19
Great stories, Vern.
pete Rodgers 21-Jan-2014 17:52
Simple things can make our day Vern.
Guest 21-Jan-2014 16:29
I have had mixed luck on ebay, I'm glad you were able to conclude your sell so quickly and meet a new friend also...
Laura Milholland21-Jan-2014 16:21
A lovely shot, Vern. I wasn't expecting anything so colorful with your description of low light. This came out very well. Glad your camera has found such welcoming hands. ;)
Ed Duverger21-Jan-2014 15:55
A fine story.Jim purchased an excellent camera.Hope he will show his pics here.
Walter Otto Koenig21-Jan-2014 15:37
What a great story. So refreshing to hear this. Very nice portrait of Jim as well.
Steve Thuman21-Jan-2014 15:30
Good deal! I'm sure he'll be happy with the new camera
Buz Kiefer21-Jan-2014 15:30
A fine photo and interesting note, vote
Jack Hoying21-Jan-2014 15:04
Nice that you got to meet with the new owner. I like the "old school" style text on the modern truck.
Jim Ketchum 21-Jan-2014 14:20
tHE TRUCKER (Jim) is my son, an avid photographer, and I can gurantee you that your camera could not be in better hands!
Hank Vander Velde21-Jan-2014 14:03
Very nice experience and tale Vern. Great shot of your new friend and customer.
Ann21-Jan-2014 11:48
A wonderful story Vern and I am sure the trucker will enjoy his new camera.
graham 21-Jan-2014 09:34
nice shot Vern
John 21-Jan-2014 08:55
That's a great story! And a nice picture of a new friend.
joseantonio21-Jan-2014 08:30
That´s a lovely story. Sure Jim will enjoy his new camera.V
Bea.21-Jan-2014 08:12
A lovely story Vern, and I'm sure Jim will enjoy his new camera.
Paul Milholland21-Jan-2014 08:01
You have a knack for connecting with people.
JSB PHOTOGRAPHS21-Jan-2014 07:52
That worked out great, I hope he likes his D1x, looks like a really nice man!
Guest 21-Jan-2014 07:36
What a nice story Vern.
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