Testing new camera

[Peter Remling]

Got a new camera 2 weeks ago and decided to check out some of the features. It's the Canon EOS T3 Rebel. I've wanted a new digital for several years.

The two axes on the lower right in the axes pics are both by Avery.

Where better to post pics than here.


http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn46 ... /049-4.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn46 ... /047-5.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn46 ... /055-2.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn46 ... /058-2.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn46 ... /060-2.jpg

[Greg]

Nice image quality. Assuming that was after your hosting site reduced the size...that's very crisp. Cool beans!

[Rhys ap Ieuan]

Very nice, DSLRs are serious kit. The glass gets expensive quickly, though it's like anything else - cheap, fast, good, pick two.

[Willrett]

I seen a couple in each set that I wish I had in my gear.

[Jon]

That's an enviable assortment of weapons you got there!

[Peter Remling]

A few sword pics this time;

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn46 ... /007-4.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn46 ... /006-5.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn46 ... /005-7.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn46 ... /003-7.jpg

I'll post descriptions in a bit.

[Willrett]

I see the best and my favorite sword of all time (bottom sword second pic) the windlass fantasy viking.

[Greg]

Pete, you jerk.

You went and picked up a Malatesta and didn't write a review? Shame on you.

[Jon]

Beautiful swords you've got there. Am I right when I say that the ones with a blood run are earlier period, an the more solid ones are later? or is it the other way round?

[Peter Remling]

Pete, you jerk.

You went and picked up a Malatesta and didn't write a review? Shame on you.

Actually this ones second hand and was a review sword for SBG. I'll see if I can find it and post it here.

My personal impression is that it's beautifully made but wayyy too light. Great for unarmored opponents but I like more heft. It's a keeper anyway along with the Atrim 1503, as they would be for my wife and daughter.

[Peter Remling]

Beautiful swords you've got there. Am I right when I say that the ones with a blood run are earlier period, an the more solid ones are later? or is it the other way round?

Neither actually, the fuller was used for both earlier and later periods. A better way to determine earlier or later periods, without useing Oakshott's typography would be by looking at the point.

Nothing is set in stone but generally speaking, later swords had a more pronounced point. This was to penetrate between the joints of your armor.

http://www.myarmoury.com/features.html

the above link is to MyArmoury feature page, just check out the right hand column for info on some on the sword types.

[Peter Remling]

Here's that review:

http://sbgswordforum.proboards.com/inde ... e=1#260265

[Jon]

Cheers Pete, I'd been wondering about that for some time, and just reading through some stuff over at my-amoury, I realize yet again: Swords are SO COOL!

[Jon]

I just read that review of the Malatesta. My goodness I think I am now resolute to become a sword nerd. And I WANT THAT SWORD NOW. I'm being honest when I say that I am gonna work hard for the money to get a proper sword.

When he says 'as the point seems to drift' when he thrusts, what does that mean?

[Jon]

Sorry for the 3rd post in a row, but Pete please change the name of the topic from 'Testing new camera' to 'Showing off all my awesome weapons to make people feel jealous'