Category Archives: advice requested

Cell phone solution for European travel

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Oleg Volk

This summer, I will be in Prague and Budapest for about ten days. I’d like to stay in touch with people by phone, but not sure how viable my AT&T Android phone would be there. Any suggestions on the best … Continue reading →

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Combination guns

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Oleg Volk

How practical are over and under rifle/shotgun combinations for hunting in the US? I am looking at the older 410/22 and newer 308/12ga or 223/20ga combos. Do game laws ever conflict with the ability to have shot and bullets available … Continue reading →

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Microsoft mouse problem with Windows 7 (64bit)

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Today, my mouse started producing double-clicks when the left (single click) button is pressed. I have two USB Microsoft IntelliMouse opticals and both are misbehaving the same. I updated the drivers and checked mouse settings, no improvement. I click once … Continue reading →

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Accommodations for the NRA Convention

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Oleg Volk

This year, I decided to go to St.Louis for the NRA Convention. I will be riding with a friend, so won’t have a vehicle while in town. Need suggestions on where to stay. While I have friends in the area, … Continue reading →

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Why would bullets from a Walther P22 keyhole?

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I normally teach new shooters with a Walther P22. It’s small, light, acceptably accurate and runs fine with subsonic and standard velocity ammunition. Last weekend, all subsonic and standard velocity ammunition began keyholing quite severely. At 5ft, the spread was … Continue reading →

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Need a connection with Panasonic

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I’d like to talk to Panasonic developers about my camera — could somebody make an introduction for me?

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Panasonic G2 histogram problem

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Oleg Volk

Just got the G2 and I like everything about it except for the live histogram. It seems unrelated to reality and reflects only a relative range of tones in the viewfinder (for example, it will reflect a darker object on … Continue reading →

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Rumor or fact: battery capacity restricted by law?

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Oleg Volk

I saw this in various forums, attributed to Nikon spokesman: “higher-capacity batteries used by current professional DSLRs are now banned under recently introduced Japanese laws”. True, false, half of each?

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Further camera musings.

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Oleg Volk

Finally realized that Panasonic G3 is a step down from G2 for my needs: fewer physical controls, smaller battery. The smaller “depth” turned out to be purely from the shorter handgrip, which won’t matter given the lens length. GH2 is … Continue reading →

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Any reasons to avoid these cameras? Panasonic GH2, Canon T3i

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Oleg Volk

I am considering getting a “vest pocket” camera. I like my Panasonic LX3 for what it is, but it’s not a viable low-light camera. The one feature I lack now that I want in a travel camera is a variable … Continue reading →

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