Topic: X-mas Loot....

[Leviathan]

I.. uhhh...Kate got one of these little units this Christmas. Very cool for $50.
Railton
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8htjdCH7BMw&feature=related

Heh, I was going to get one of those for myself so I could chase pigeons away from my balcony 

[rrocket]

I.. uhhh...Kate got one of these little units this Christmas. Very cool for $50.
Railton
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8htjdCH7BMw&feature=related

Heh, I was going to get one of those for myself so I could chase pigeons away from my balcony 

BB gun works better....

[aquadorhj]

v-max coptor from my brother.   

http://www.ehirobo.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=6974

it's so much fun.   kinda spins on its own though, so it's hard to control.

i think it's powered by capacitor on the helicopter charged by USB.  lasts about 4-5 minutes of full flight.
i'm sure it's modifiable.  i'm gonna start by removing the canopy and stabilizer to make it lighter for longer flight time. 

[HeliDriver]

it's so much fun.   kinda spins on its own though, so it's hard to control.

I'm not familiar with that model specifically, but check for a trim knob somewhere on the remote control. You should be able to dial it in so that the helicopter will hover without spinning.

[Dexer]

Also check the instructions to see if they advise you to alter the curve on one of the rotors to prevent the copter from spinning. I have a similar helicopter and it does have a trim adjustment on the transmitter...but the instructions also suggest gently bending one of the rotors to adjust the blade curvature. I like to physically adjust the blade and just use the trim on the transmitter for fine tuning.

These RC copter are engineering marvels. Not that long ago, the idea of an electric RC helicopter flying with an onboard battery would have been deemed almost impossible. But these lithium batteries are incredible.

Unfortunately, in my case, I actually  got too good at flying the darn thing and I soon bored myself. I was quickly able to learn to fly around my small living room for 15 minutes at a time without hitting anything. After it became so easy, the challenge was gone and I just couldn't be bothered to fly it on a regular basis anymore. I'll still check my skills every few months, though.

[dr_spock]

I.. uhhh...Kate got one of these little units this Christmas. Very cool for $50.
Railton
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8htjdCH7BMw&feature=related

My son got the Air Hog version that can shoot missiles for Xmas.  I think bad mistake.  He flew it into the back of my head and tangled up my hair with the rotor. 

[rrocket]

I.. uhhh...Kate got one of these little units this Christmas. Very cool for $50.
Railton
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8htjdCH7BMw&feature=related

My son got the Air Hog version that can shoot missiles for Xmas.  I think bad mistake.  He flew it into the back of my head and tangled up my hair with the rotor. 

It could have been worse.  You could be bald.   

[PJungnitsch]

A kid was playing with something like that here in Vietnam yesterday, it would lift off the ground pretty good and then go spinning off into the crowd.

"What's with the scar?"
"Chopper in 'Nam, don't like to talk about it".

[johngenx]

A week for the whole family at this fly-in ski lodge...

http://www.skigolden.com/

[laspalmas]

Had my own little christmas early this year and spoiled myself with:

-My new Nikon D90 SLR, 18-105mm & 55-300mm lenses, Nikon-brand filters for
 both, Nikon SB600 flash, both corded and wireless remotes, Nikon sling backpack,
 gadget bag, the MB80 grip/battery pack and a couple of user books on the D90.


Then for xmas I received:

-1 yr IMAX/Omnimax unlimited movie theater pass that includes discounts on
 parking/shopping/eating at the museum of civilization (where the theater is).
-A great adjustable walking stick that doubles as a monopod.
-A nice marble pestle & mortar for my recipies
-A day at the Nordique spa with the wife
-Another (mail order) gift yet to be received from friends...


Oh, I almost forgot: 2 backstage VIP tickets for the Comfortably Numb (amazing Pink Floyd cover band) show in Ottawa in february!
http://www.comfortablynumblive.com/

[Brig]

-My new Nikon

BOOOO!


And now, you are shunned.  No further communication will be permitted.


 

[tpl]

Ms B's song for today. 

She was poor but she was honest,
Though she came from 'umble stock,
And her honest heart was beating
Underneath her tattered frock.

It's the same the whole world over,
It's the poor what gets the blame,
It's the rich what gets the pleasure,
Isn't it a blooming shame?

[Brig]

Your Grace.  I am flattered that you honour me with words and song.  Now, what's this about my bloomers?  Oh, and Sir LasPalmas:  you are hereby sentenced to be drawn to the Tower of London, where you shall be hung until half dead, at which point you will be removed from the noose and eviscerated, then quartered, by the power of His Majesty, the King of Canon -- unless you take the Oath of No Nikon.

(I've been watching The Tudors all week.)   

[rrocket]

Your Grace.  I am flattered that you honour me with words and song.  Now, what's this about my bloomers?  Oh, and Sir LasPalmas:  you are hereby sentenced to be drawn to the Tower of London, where you shall be hung until half dead, at which point you will be removed from the noose and eviscerated, then quartered, by the power of His Majesty, the King of Canon -- unless you take the Oath of No Nikon.

(I've been watching The Tudors all week.)   

I'm not as camera nerd.  Is there something wrong with Nikon??

[Brig]

Catholics vs Protestants
English vs French
Habs vs Leafs
Leafs vs Senators
Habs vs Bruins
"Foreign" vs "Domestic"
Canon vs Nikon

In all cases, loyalties run deep.  You're either with us, or against us.   

[rrocket]

Oh ok...was wondering and had no clue. 

[dr_spock]

Las, nice marble pestle & mortar.  I have a similar marble one, works great.    With Nikon, you can borrow Bob's collection of nice expensive lenses. 

Those little helicopters are fun to chase the pets around.

[mrthompson]

From my wife and son, I received these tractor models - a pair of 460s.

http://www.outbacktoystore.com/100s-series-tractors/1-16-Farmall-460-w-2MH-McCormick-Mounted-Picker
http://www.outbacktoystore.com/100s-series-tractors/1-16th-IH-Farmall-460-Restoration-Set

[laspalmas]

Catholics vs Protestants
English vs French
Habs vs Leafs
Leafs vs Senators
Habs vs Bruins
"Foreign" vs "Domestic"
Canon vs Nikon

In all cases, loyalties run deep.  You're either with us, or against us.   

Them's fightin' words.....here's some from me:

I actually purchased a Canon T2i at first....brought it back, the D90 swept the floor with it!.....

[tenpenny]

Catholics vs Protestants
English vs French
Habs vs Leafs
Leafs vs Senators
Habs vs Bruins
"Foreign" vs "Domestic"
Canon vs Nikon

In all cases, loyalties run deep.  You're either with us, or against us.   

Hmm.  Back in the 35mm days, my family was all Olympus (allowed us to share lenses):  OM1, OM1n, OM2, OM2s, I think there were7 or 8 bodies in all, lenses ranging from 600 to 14mm...

But now, in the digital age, I have a Nikon, and my wife has a Canon...does that portend marital strife?  Have we grown to be...incompatible?