![]() |
|
![]() |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread | Display Modes |
|
![]() |
#1 |
Member
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: USA Georgia
Posts: 1,599
|
![]()
This is one of the best progarms I have ever used for simplicity and speed of resizing pictures for posting!
You do need Windows XP. Tell you how it works. Download and install from here. (FREE) http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...powertoys.mspx Anytime you right click on a picture, you will see a new choice among the others -- "Resize picture." Click there and you will be given several options for resize. I pick the one that says 800x600. Highlight one or several pictures and click. The program will copy, reduce and put the new pictures in your file. It will rename them so you do not overwrite your originals. The pictures below were done with this program. It even reduced the pictures from 4 MB to about 140kb. You have to have a file size less than 195kb or so to post here. I even resized the pictures within the "manage attachments" and posted them here. Whole process from finding pictures to posting them in maybe a minute. This is so simple and easy, I am kicking myself for not getting it sooner! |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 485
|
![]()
nice bike bill!!
i restored a few triumphs back when you could find them. fun things! |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Kent
Posts: 2,653
|
![]()
Hi Bill.....is the dog the mascot for your 3 wheeled tank Regiment......or is it the gunner
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In the UK we have a driving 'condition' called 'Road Rage' .....I hope you are a calm rider......that cannon looks useful for those 'annoying' motorists ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 | |
Member
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: USA Georgia
Posts: 1,599
|
![]() Quote:
I put a Lantaka on the Chang. (Temporarily) Does that make it ok for a ethno weapons forum? |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 485
|
![]()
i always loved the old army cossacks. you could find them really cheap and they are awesome restored (as you well show). i never owned one, but always meant to!
but, i also had a thing for late 70's jap bikes (pre-plastic roadbikes) as they were real muscle machines. i enjoyed fixing bikes for many years, until i did it for a job (almost 10 years). they say never do your hobby as a job as it kills it for you, which it eventually did for me. but, can still admire beauty and yours are wonderful to look at. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 | |
Member
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: USA Georgia
Posts: 1,599
|
![]() Quote:
I guess I can continue as the Dnepr was based on the military BMW, but my original intent was just to use it as an example of a picture I was able to easily resize. However since you have opened the box.... I got this from a guy in Southampton, UK. The original bike was, as best we can figure from the numbers, a 1957. The engine has been replaced by a Reliant (think 3 wheel British car) 850 water cooled mill with a few mods. Mated to the Russian tranny 4 forward and reverse. About 100 hp. Mini Miinor Radiator in the front of the sidecar. The sidecar is completely custom built. 6 gal gas tank, luggage rack, spare wheel, car seat (seat belt), heater and an opening skylight. Side door and back door lock securely. Sidecar does have a brake, but the rig still does not stop very well. Great for hauling things like the wife, dogs, groceries and more. Maybe I could mount a missle launcher on the top? The Chang Jian is original. Another weapon, the Chinese Jian. Guess I am ok here on this Forum! But, guys, try the Image Resizer on your pics and post weapons more to the EAA Forum! |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
EAAF Staff
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Centerville, Kansas
Posts: 2,196
|
![]()
Thanks Bill. I down loaded this and it works great. Here's a picture that I used it on.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
Member
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: USA Georgia
Posts: 1,599
|
![]()
Hi Efthis,
The camera is a Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ20 http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/pa...ew/index.shtml I do not have a macro lens for it. I use it just like it came out of the box. I only added a radio trigger (eBay, about $40) to control my studio strobes. I think this is one of the best cameras around. It has optical zoom of 12 to 1 (35mm - 319mm), image stabilization for low level shooting and a rechargable Li-Ion battery. I use a 1 gigabyte memory card. There are newer models of this camera, but I think it is enough. I got this one at Frye's (Display model) for $200. You should be able to find them on eBay. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 363
|
![]()
Guys, Does any of this software work for Apple? If not, any recommendations?
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
Member
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: USA Georgia
Posts: 1,599
|
![]()
Don't have any Apple info, sorry
Have upgraded a few things Still using Picasa and Powertoy resizer. Camera is Panasonic Lumix dmc-fz70. Amazing capabilities. 20mm to 1200mm optical zoom. Powerful image stabilization. I have hand held full frame pictures of the moon at 1200mm zoom that are very sharp. Easily see the craters.. http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/model/DMC-FZ70K Also an Eye-Fi SD (wiFi) card that automatically and wirelessly downloads pictures to my computer. http://www.eyefi.com/ A small program that seamlessy removes unwanted objects from your photos. I use this all the time. It is amazing and well worth $20. Try the free trial version! http://www.theinpaint.com/ Good luck all. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 |
Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,590
|
![]()
Hi,
For Apple use the export function in iPhoto. Regards, Norman. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#12 |
EAAF Staff
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Upstate New York, USA
Posts: 910
|
![]()
The Windows XP Power Tools link in the first post is no longer active.
Current Microsoft Help: Is there a Windows 7 version of Power Tools? Resizing in Paint in Windows 7 Changing format in Paint in Windows 7 Microsoft Photos app in Windows 10 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#13 |
Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND
Posts: 2,731
|
![]()
ARCSOFT PHOTOBASE 4.5 is what I have used for a few years both with XP and now with Windows 7. Available as a free download. Program gives options for cropping, toning, enhancing, resizing, red eye removal etc all on the one screen. Very easy to use.
Since the theme of resizing seems to include interesting bikes, here is one I saw in Shanghai a couple of years ago. From the pics shown above by Bill M it would appear that this is also a Chang Jian, but in military guise. Stu |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
|
|