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    Fujifilm X-T1 discussion

    I'm a new X-T1 convert. After almost 6 years of use it was time to retire the trusty old D300s. Picked up the X-T1, 16-55mm 2.8 and the 35mm 1.4. All I can say is WOW. Not that the D300s was a slouch or anything. I loved that body, but the Fuji images are simply stunning. It's amazing the...
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    Subaru owners: Let's see your expedition rigs!

    Just picked up this 2013 Crosstrek. My wife talked me into a 2010 Mini Cooper Clubman S like 6 months ago. I absolutely HATED that car. Definitely glad to have AWD and some clearance again. I want the 2" Primitive lift and 215\60\17 Yokohama Geolander A/T-S tires. I will probably install a...
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    Hackster's Backpacker 2 offroad Camp Trailer

    Been tempted to get one of these since moving to Oregon. Would be cool to own the original. If I could ever get my Westy sold I'd be all over this.
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    Hackster's Backpacker Trailer

    Glad I found something about these trailers on the Expo. Ran across some of these on the Portland Craiglist from an outlet for a decent price. I bought a Westfalia to refurbish last Fall, but my wife was diagnosed with brain cancer, so the Westy project has to go along with my F150. My new...
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    New toy - 1984 Westfalia

    The paint is pretty oxidized and faded as you can see I was reading about methods for oxidation removal when I came across a blog entry about toothpaste. Yes I said toothpaste. Since it's no cost out of my pocket, and the paint already looks awful....I figured why not? I grabbed a rag and...
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    New toy - 1984 Westfalia

    Thanks. I did some reading about the TF49 on the Samba. It's definitely an option. I'm leaning towards something like the Edgestar though because I can move it between my 3 vehicles and my truck camper (who's fridge doesn't work). I'm not so much worried about keeping the van looking...
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    New toy - 1984 Westfalia

    Not the prettiest Westy around, but I just picked up this 84 to play with. Work done by the previous owner is a new engine and tranmission 50k miles ago, new canvas a couple of summers ago, new clutch, new master and slave cylinders, new brakes, new battery and alternator. Work I have done so...
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    Pics of your VAN! Post up!

    Not the prettiest Westy around, but I just picked up this 84 to play with. New engine and tranmission 50k miles ago. New canvas a couple of summers ago. Already replaced a broken j-pipe, replaced the missing exhaust strap, installed a Gene Berg Short shift kit and put in some rubber floor...
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    VW People....Check in!!!!

    Not a great pic, but just picked up this 84 Westy last night. Muffler and exhaust tip are rusted out and need replaced to get it to pass Colorado emissions, but everything else seems sound. Engine and transmission were replaced 60k miles ago. New canvas about 2 years ago. Body has some spots and...
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    Portrait Shots (show us your best)

    Took these of my little girl at 6 months. She sure does love the camera!
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    Artistic Shots- Well thought out, framed (positioned), artistic shots only please.

    Captured this one this weekend camping in Southern Wyoming. This was my first attempt at Nightscapes and only hoped to photograph the Milky Way when a thunder storm rolled through the area. Had some lucky timing with this one.
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    Where does the battery go?

    The guy that I bought my 100s had some wires run on the outside of the camper. There's a + and - for the camper battery, along with a + run for power directly from the trucks battery. He had them on a toggle switch. I can have it so that the camper runs off my truck while driving, and it...
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    First post. Skamper 100s I'm restoring.

    Looks awesome. Love the idea of the front a/c unit. We've had some hot days here that made me wish I had one!
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    SCORE! Skamper 8ft pop-top for $200!

    Looks like a 100s (the 10 foot model). Mine has a tag just inside the door with the VIN # and model year. There are a couple on here, including my 1986. Here are some threads with pictures. Mines the first link. Your front window looks different from mine and the newer models. Yours must...
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    Panoramic Shots

    Thank you for the info. Sorry for the late response but I just saw this (been having internet issues). I have a copy of CS6, but can't say that I have used it for seaming pano's together. Autopano does such a good job that I haven't felt the need to try something different. I am a Geomatics...
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