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Tom Hicks
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p.1 #1 · Hickspo Disc'ed Hopper.

Friday, in the rain at the Zoo. (Dallas)

28-135 with 36mm extension, CWB Shot through glass at ISO 800 , and USM.

EXIF Data

Canon EOS D60
Shooting Date/Time
1/16/2004 1:20:18 PM
Shooting Mode
Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed )
1/10
Av( Aperture Value )
8.0
Metering Mode
Evaluative
Exposure Compensation
0
ISO Speed
800
Lens
28.0 - 135.0mm
Focal Length
135.0mm
Image Size
3072x2048
Image Quality
RAW
Flash
Off
White Balance
Custom

Edited by THicks on Jan 16, 2004 at 09:25 PM GMT

Jan 17, 2004 at 12:16 AM

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p.1 #2 · Hickspo Disc'ed Hopper.

Well, THAT was disappointing. I was expecting a big ol Texas size GRASSHOPPER!

Just kidding, I like the capture! Was this thru glass (doesn't look like it)?

Dwight

Jan 17, 2004 at 12:19 AM

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p.1 #3 · Hickspo Disc'ed Hopper.

Dwight , yes it's through glass, here is the shot before I used the Hickspo disk on it . Three layers of coffee filter and one piece of glass mounted in a 72mm UV filter . I did this at each Glass enclosure , and it sure worked great.

Jan 17, 2004 at 12:30 AM

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p.1 #4 · Hickspo Disc'ed Hopper.

Sure, rub in the fact that you were at the zoo while the rest of us were working... gee thanks.

Cool shot and great example of how well the "Hickspo" works. I'll have to see about making one for myself before my next outing.

Have some fun for me while you're down there.

-Steve

Jan 17, 2004 at 12:46 AM

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p.1 #5 · Hickspo Disc'ed Hopper.

Nice shot & I like the Hickspo disc!!

Jan 17, 2004 at 12:50 AM

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p.1 #6 · Hickspo Disc'ed Hopper.

Ok, why didn't you call me I would have ditched work?

I noticed a number of people wanting an old 72mm filter to modify on the Buy and Sell forum.

How did you do the modification to make the disk? I have some old 72 & 77mm filters I may have to experiment with. How did you come up with the number of layers of coffee filter to use.

Jim

Jan 17, 2004 at 02:36 AM

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p.1 #7 · Hickspo Disc'ed Hopper.

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/66028 Here is my latest test. I just did this about 1hr ago.

Jan 17, 2004 at 02:47 AM

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p.1 #8 · Hickspo Disc'ed Hopper.

Here's how it all started.
http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/64826

The zoo was last min. Hell, I sat in the parking lot for an hour to see if it would slack, and I dicided to go home when i remembered i had an umbrella under the seat. Boy that was fun. Cam in one hand pack on back and unbrella in the other .

Jan 17, 2004 at 02:51 AM

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p.1 #9 · Hickspo Disc'ed Hopper.

The respirator filter is an excellent idea. It looks like it fits perfectly in a 77mm filter.

You indicated above you were using three coffee filters. How many respirator filters did you use in your other demonstration.?

JIm

Jan 17, 2004 at 03:18 AM

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p.1 #10 · Hickspo Disc'ed Hopper.

Jim Victory wrote:
The respirator filter is an excellent idea. It looks like it fits perfectly in a 77mm filter.

You indicated above you were using three coffee filters. How many respirator filters did you use in your other demonstration.?

JIm

One.

Jan 17, 2004 at 03:21 AM

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p.1 #11 · Hickspo Disc'ed Hopper.

Very cool - now you have done it, a stampede on 77mm broken filters

So the verdict is that the respirator filter is more accurate than the coffee filters?

Duncan

Jan 17, 2004 at 03:44 AM

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p.1 #12 · Hickspo Disc'ed Hopper.

smaug wrote:
Sure, rub in the fact that you were at the zoo while the rest of us were working... gee thanks.

Cool shot and great example of how well the "Hickspo" works. I'll have to see about making one for myself before my next outing.

Have some fun for me while you're down there.

-Steve

Thanks Steve, I was very pleased with the out come of this little trick.

Jan 17, 2004 at 04:18 AM

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p.1 #13 · Hickspo Disc'ed Hopper.

Ok, Now patent the Hickspo disc and retire. I don't know where you come up with these ideas, but it is great.

Gary

Jan 17, 2004 at 04:29 AM

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p.1 #14 · Hickspo Disc'ed Hopper.

Thanks Jon , it does seem to work, and quite well.

Jan 17, 2004 at 04:56 AM

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p.1 #15 · Hickspo Disc'ed Hopper.

Did you kiss him Tom?

Nice shot!

Jan 17, 2004 at 01:57 PM

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p.1 #16 · Hickspo Disc'ed Hopper.

Monique wrote:
Did you kiss him Tom?

Nice shot!

Yea but my teeth kept getting in the way.

Jan 17, 2004 at 02:17 PM

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p.1 #17 · Hickspo Disc'ed Hopper.

ROFL

Jan 17, 2004 at 02:22 PM

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p.1 #18 · Hickspo Disc'ed Hopper.

gdstaples wrote:
Very cool - now you have done it, a stampede on 77mm broken filters

So the verdict is that the respirator filter is more accurate than the coffee filters?

Duncan

thanks duncan, i think it is more accurate. But what do I know.

Jan 17, 2004 at 10:26 PM

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p.1 #19 · Hickspo Disc'ed Hopper.

Wowee - good stuff Hicks ! Looks like it was worth venturing out into the rain.

Jan 18, 2004 at 02:13 AM

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GSteele wrote:
Ok, Now patent the Hickspo disc and retire. I don't know where you come up with these ideas, but it is great.

Gary

Man I wish I could, It works great.

Jan 18, 2004 at 02:50 AM

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p.1 #21 · Hickspo Disc'ed Hopper.

Chuck Loftis wrote:
Wowee - good stuff Hicks ! Looks like it was worth venturing out into the rain.

thanks Chuck for the stop by. your comments are always welcome .

Jan 18, 2004 at 06:07 AM


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