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Post by Toecutter1978 » Tue May 09, 2017 2:09 pm

This is going out to the surrounding Louisville area. First does anybody have a high-end digital camera laying around that is collecting dust? Either I may borrow, have, or purchase on the cheap?

Second, this has to do with my Senior Capstone project. A Capstone project has to have a tangible substance that can benefit society.

What I want to do is bring to life in photos is the essence of what life is like for Veterans after they are home. After all the hand shakes and smiles. Life that can be captured in that one instance and archived.

I am looking for willing participants that I may come around ever so often and photograph. The details will be worked out between the individual and myself.

This is an opportunity to share your story with me, and the world. Please think about it.

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Post by Toecutter1978 » Tue May 09, 2017 10:06 pm

As we were discussing possible Capstone Projects in our committee meeting today. The notion of part of the public not truly viewing Veterans as people was brought up. The misconception that the men and women that served do not have lives after their service. They just fade away to obscurity. Sometimes they might get viewed upon on certain holidays. Wheeled out as if we might be some foreign object, mystifing some and respected by others. Then there is that group of people that just cannot understand that Veterans are people. They have hopes as they do. Families, dreams, sadness, laughter, all ranges of life. All socioeconomic statuses.

What I to do is document a number of Veterans lives. Photograph their life over a period of time. This I will compile into a catalog. Then turned into my department head for supliment to help further the public understanding that we, Veterans are people. We have faces.
This will be treated with the utmost respect at every turn.

If you are a Veteran, please consider allowing me the privilege of documenting your story.

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Post by Dave1965 » Wed May 10, 2017 7:30 am

pawnshops seems to have nikon d3200 which is old model, will do what you want. would loan you my canon but I use it regularly for ebay. They overprice them, just check ebay and offer lower. Good Luck, I did something similar in high school with VN vet interviews (no pics).

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Post by Toecutter1978 » Wed May 10, 2017 9:24 pm

Dave1965 wrote:pawnshops seems to have nikon d3200 which is old model, will do what you want. would loan you my canon but I use it regularly for ebay. They overprice them, just check ebay and offer lower. Good Luck, I did something similar in high school with VN vet interviews (no pics).
Thanks. I have been calling around to some pawn shops to see what they have. Some just reply yeah we have cameras, come on in and see what we have. Just trying to get me in. Uh..

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Post by Dave1965 » Thu May 11, 2017 8:52 am

Toecutter1978 wrote:
Dave1965 wrote:pawnshops seems to have nikon d3200 which is old model, will do what you want. would loan you my canon but I use it regularly for ebay. They overprice them, just check ebay and offer lower. Good Luck, I did something similar in high school with VN vet interviews (no pics).
Thanks. I have been calling around to some pawn shops to see what they have. Some just reply yeah we have cameras, come on in and see what we have. Just trying to get me in. Uh..

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well honestly, some may have up to 50 cameras and they aren't the highest knowledgeable people about cameras. Its like calling walmart and asking the twist rate on an AR they have in stock.

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Post by Toecutter1978 » Thu May 11, 2017 9:02 am

Dave1965 wrote:
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Dave1965 wrote:pawnshops seems to have nikon d3200 which is old model, will do what you want. would loan you my canon but I use it regularly for ebay. They overprice them, just check ebay and offer lower. Good Luck, I did something similar in high school with VN vet interviews (no pics).
Thanks. I have been calling around to some pawn shops to see what they have. Some just reply yeah we have cameras, come on in and see what we have. Just trying to get me in. Uh..

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well honestly, some may have up to 50 cameras and they aren't the highest knowledgeable people about cameras. Its like calling walmart and asking the twist rate on an AR they have in stock.
True, true. I know they will not know the functions of their inventory, but they should at least know what they have in stock.

If I am going to have to buy a camera, I have a rough ballpark of what I want.

If possible, between a Nikon d3300- d3500.

I was given some an old Pentax lense, so if I can find a model K50 or K70 that would be nice.

These are all considered entry level cameras, but are still pricy new to my modest budget. Throw in the extras you also need, this is going to get up there quick. However, this project will hopefully have more value.

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Post by Dave1965 » Thu May 11, 2017 2:02 pm

Well the d3300 is a newer model, I got my daughter one last year for her birthday and it was 400 or so. My wife wanted a camera a couple Christmases ago to move into her potential as a photographer ....hahahahaha. It cost me over 1000 for the D7100 model. Sits in a bag...

She got me my Canon a number of years earlier...nowhere near as good as their cameras which they never use.

I have seen the d3100 or 3200 in shops in Lexington but they price them for 3-400 but of course pawn shops haggle. I have found the 3200 on ebay for between 100 to 200 depending on what it comes with. With stupid ebay protection for the buyer, you can look at them and buy one from someone who sells a lot on there and if it doesn't work right when you get it, paypal and ebay will get your money back.

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Post by Gunsmokin » Thu May 11, 2017 6:04 pm

Check out Chuck Rubin Photography on Bardstown Road.
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Post by Toecutter1978 » Thu May 11, 2017 8:54 pm

Gunsmokin wrote:Check out Chuck Rubin Photography on Bardstown Road.
I will. Thanks! From the reviews online that place might work.

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Post by Toecutter1978 » Fri May 12, 2017 7:07 am

If you or you may know of somebody that you know that may be interested in participating in this, please let me know. Ask questions. Thank you.

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Post by Toecutter1978 » Sat Jun 10, 2017 8:44 pm

I am still looking for people willing to be participants. Every Veteran has a story. Every Veteran has proven that there is Life after service.

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Post by rustynuts » Sat Jun 10, 2017 9:36 pm

Did you find a camera?

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Post by Toecutter1978 » Sat Jun 10, 2017 10:28 pm

rustynuts wrote:Did you find a camera?
Yeah. Murphy's camera is giving me a deal.

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Post by rustynuts » Sat Jun 10, 2017 10:32 pm

What did you get?

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Post by Toecutter1978 » Mon Jun 12, 2017 7:21 am

rustynuts wrote:What did you get?
I'm going to pick it up today. A Nikon D3400.

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Post by ProCroation » Thu Jun 15, 2017 11:23 pm

Toecutter1978 wrote:
rustynuts wrote:What did you get?
I'm going to pick it up today. A Nikon D3400.

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Honestly you can't go wrong with that model. It's more than capable. I just now saw your post and was going to offer up my d5500 to borrow. Glad you sorted it out though.
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Post by Toecutter1978 » Fri Jun 16, 2017 11:49 am

I appreciate that. If you know of any Veterans that may be interested, please let them know.

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Post by ProCroation » Sun Jun 18, 2017 4:42 am

Toecutter1978 wrote:I appreciate that. If you know of any Veterans that may be interested, please let them know.

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Would Navy veteran work?
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Post by MLH40324 » Sun Jun 25, 2017 8:30 am

Hi Toecutter, I'm not sure if I have much of a story but happy to speak anytime you want.

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Post by Toecutter1978 » Sun Jun 25, 2017 11:07 am

ProCroation wrote:
Toecutter1978 wrote:I appreciate that. If you know of any Veterans that may be interested, please let them know.

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Would Navy veteran work?
Yes, a Navy Veteran would be great. Please call/text me at (502)269-2303 and I can tell you more about the project.

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Post by Toecutter1978 » Sun Jun 25, 2017 11:09 am

MLH40324 wrote:Hi Toecutter, I'm not sure if I have much of a story but happy to speak anytime you want.
If you would like to participate, that would be great. Please call/text me at (502)269-2303 I can further explain the project

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