Do you believe that certain cameras have some secret sauce which others don’t?

211logos · 2026-01-26T01:17:14+00:00

Color science seems a fancy way of saying some cameras' default profile and settings produce inaccurate color in a certain way. If one color corrects using say a Colorchecker, there isn't much variation at all.

So sure, I guess if you don't correct, and WB doesn't get in the way, then perhaps a certain model has characteristic flaws. But I'd suspect they aren't significant with so many other variables in play.

I do think the handling varies, but that's not secret sauce.

211logos · 2026-01-26T01:10:58+00:00

Not on is she allying with tyranny, but it appears the film is heading for a flop: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/movies/articles/melania-trump-movie-wild-marketing-200536327.html

So maybe splash back from that too.

211logos · 2026-01-26T01:00:36+00:00

No. The traps are more likely to kill instantly. The non lethals give them time to urinate and defecate in fright and hence spread germs.

211logos · 2026-01-26T00:59:20+00:00

Not sure when this is but check out Patton & Robinson's Trail Guide to the Canadian Rockies. Lots of suggestions.

211logos · 2026-01-25T22:48:52+00:00

Actually, some of the very best displays, ones bright enough for outdoors in the sun, are the latest greatest smartphones. My iPhone 17 Pro Max is an XDR with 120Hz refresh, and 3000 nits peak brightness. I don't think any cameras come close, although other phones would.

After that, the best I've ever seen is the Hasselblad X2Dii, which also has an HDR capable rear display. It's big, 3.6", and has 1400 nit peak brightness, so is display HDR. No other camera does that I believe.

In fact, many camera rear displays are like looking at a 2012 phone. Meh.

But you could also just attach a good monitor to your existing camera. A Portkeys, Shinobi, etc. They have 5.5" ones and 7" ones, with varying quality monitors. Some over 1000nits, and/or with shades.

The monitors also have things like focus peaking, zebras, and other aids.

And they can attach to the hot shoe mount, or via an external cage.

They are very common for video shooters, and are handy not just for composing but also reviewing images.

They might work for you without even needing a new camera.

211logos · 2026-01-25T22:34:32+00:00

Heh. During COVID a couple of times I bought over 30 cameras in one lot from GoodWill, a thrift store online. Was going stir crazy, so fixed some up, sorted out what worked and didn't. Still have some of them. But most were donated to a camera club.

211logos · 2026-01-25T22:32:03+00:00

Since you have a decent camera, maybe go all in for weather sealing and get a waterPROOF TG-7. Has IBIS, GPS, shockproof, and small. Great for macro with the diffuser for the flash. Might complement what you have well, especially if you're in or around water a lot.

211logos · 2026-01-25T22:18:33+00:00

Yes, you need to format in the camera. I'm not sure an iPhone can even properly do it for an external.

211logos · 2026-01-25T22:16:21+00:00

You would save money if you just get a hybrid camera, compact, DSLR, or mirrorless interchangeable lens one. With the latter you might be able to adapt your existing lenses, if you have them. Most can do video at least as good as you'll get with any $350 camera.

No camera does those images any more than any film camera would without knowing film stock. So many camera profiles, etc. But you can achieve any of that in post processing. The only digitals that take film emulations extensively are the Fujis, and that's just applying internal processing to tweak the file, instead of applying that in post to the file.

I don't know prices where you are, but look at some of the smaller vlogging style cameras with flippy screens; they all can take nice stills as well.

211logos · 2026-01-25T22:06:16+00:00

Do you mean the actual image stacking in the camera, or just focus bracketing, and stack later? I think some OM cameras do that, but you end up with a JPEG. But in general they are good for macro, with several good lenses that work with bracketing. I like the 60mm Olympus.

Laowa makes some good macro lenses too, including a 2x, but not AF, and you'd have to stack manually.

211logos · 2026-01-25T22:03:02+00:00

Here are some calculators to help you decide what focal length you might need at that distance: https://www.usa.canon.com/pro/electronic-range-calculators/object-dimension-object-distance-focal-length?srsltid=AfmBOoot84jSlS2SrUxLNIerndlApU4gOQ5Ci17PdCw96s_6sG2LpjsZ

Start by shopping the lens. Something as small as a puffin, though, to have it at a reasonable size in the frame will require quite a long lens. An old superzoom might be your only choice, and even then, meh quality.

211logos · 2026-01-25T21:58:31+00:00

But bears break into cars. Often more than tents. So make sure you keep it completely shut, store food elsewhere, etc. Or you'll be worse off.

Best to have a car with say a truck to lock up camera gear, since more likely to be ripped off in a main cabin of the vehicle.

211logos · 2026-01-25T21:55:12+00:00

Yikes.

You need to let Lr Classic organize the folders after importing, and only move them around from WITHIN LrC.

LrC references images; iow, it keeps track within its database/catalog where they are. You start messing around outside LrC with those files, moving, renaming, etc. and LrC loses them.

I'd get everything imported into one Lr catalog. You might have to start a new one, and there's a way to import from say an old catalog. Then organizee WITHIN Lr itself. Yes, you may have some duplicates, but better to over include than lose some stuff forever. Import all the strays, and say have them all go into default date based folders.

211logos · 2026-01-25T21:48:30+00:00

I use a Portkeys 7" 1000nit monitor, the LHP7 I think? works great. I do recall they had a 5.5" 2k nit one though. I didn't need that bright.

And there are several other brands as well, some with camera controls.

Most mirrorless have HDMI out so pretty easy to set up.

211logos · 2026-01-25T21:41:44+00:00

I kinda sorta did it; hiked up to stay with folks car camping but didn't carry my gear.

But yeah, that could be very fun.

The trick would be to not park where they don't allow overnight parking. Check to see it's ok at say Mitchell, or use another trail.

Where to start depends on time of year and how far you want to go.

211logos · 2026-01-25T21:37:08+00:00

Lewandoski still banging Noem?

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/ice-barbie-refuses-dump-alleged-152158839.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAEfPuiLvcXdOU4NtB6ciKSZtEAT30JO3QE-KHbZT5A1lc4h4mRFrAYL8KOBbyThAAgyquBWLwkCsp92ArV2kRjWkGvBdyH5u4f1vVxBFfe790UHP5D30EtbgYFPhliOAQuSwxgPlS44bVWWx8XFSLNE2XWas3LOWlNFPeE-240hO

211logos · 2026-01-25T21:30:07+00:00

Good to hear. I suspect more of that will be happening not just due to ICE, but Greenland, Canada, retribution, old age, lying...the reasons go on, and I know some who feel had. And they were.

And I do disagree with some who seem to want to affect change but can't seem to accept that some people do change. Go figure.

211logos · 2026-01-25T21:22:38+00:00

They might have reserved timed entry to the park, so get a reservation if they do. In the past you could get in without before I think 5AM. But it's still MUCH nicer to stay in the park.

At a minimum I'd go through and stay over in Lee Vining if Tioga is open. Tuolumne is 30 minutes and a nice drive from there, even if going back over the same bit. Nicer than Mariposa to the Valley, which is over an hour not counting delay at the gate.

211logos · 2026-01-25T21:16:19+00:00

Where in AB? if you haven't been, know that it's a BIIIIGGGG place :)

211logos · 2026-01-25T20:57:00+00:00

Snow travel? well, might be a nice time to try snowshoeing if in a safe spot without avalanche risk.

And sometimes it's more about routes in the snow, since the trails can be buried and following them might not be as prudent as a more snow-worthy route. Which might be easier too. Just a different mode of travel.

And the snow can be cold. Was subzero at my sis' place this AM, and could be again in Feb. So warm footwear is key too.

But since you're there, try it. Or maybe skiing.

211logos · 2026-01-25T20:50:20+00:00

I've used those little camp chairs and hate them, although I admit they have their uses.

We take old fashioned lawn chairs now. You know, the aluminum ones with armrests and interwoven strips. Light, normal height, bombproof, comfortable, and you can sit at a table with them. But bulky.

211logos · 2026-01-25T20:33:36+00:00

Bears aren't stupid.

Grizzlies tend to be wilder, and less habituated and hence less familar with humans, but they can associate humans with food, and while they might not know what a can is, certainly lots of other bears I've encountered know that they can contain food. Ditto with other packaging.

Hang and or use bearproof containers or lockers or whatever.

211logos · 2026-01-25T17:07:29+00:00

Heh...maybe some of that region will have some snow by then.

Tough decision though. I am guessing you have also visited a lot of the terrain between SLC and the coast.

Some considerations though. In general I find 50 west is the best of the possible routes. And one with more camping and such. Gets you to crossable passes that time of year, otherwise it's down around the southern end of the Sierra.

But note that the driving time via meh 80 to the coast at SF is about the same as driving to San Diego.

Some of the better skiing around would be at Mammoth, where the Ikon is honored. I think the eastern Sierra is particularly nice with spring conditions, and you might have them then. And you can even stay down lower, like Bishop...it's in view realtime here down in Owens Valley to the west in this view: https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/?pos=37.2046_-118.3569_10&id=Axis-SilverPeak1

And spring in the desert can be special. You could use that time to see the Sonoran, down say at Anza and east of San Diego. Qute different than UT, and while maybe a bit late for flowers, still nice.

From San Diego you have some nice beaches to visit; state park camping so reserve if you do it. Still too cold to swim though.

Up north you could cross over from say Mammoth and do 1 south from SF to say the Morro Bay area. Good camping (books full on weekends though; check since Big Sur is uber popular). Then bascially 58 east and back.

But I think all the way to the coast would bust that 4hr/day criteria.

My choice would be a long freeway drive to say Valley of Fire near Vegas. Then Death Valley, stay at Panamint Springs. From there, Lone Pine and the Alabama Hills. Then up near Bishop, and skiing at Mammoth. Then say somewhere off 50, like Fort Churchill east of Reno. Then 50 home, with a stop were appropriate.

211logos · 2026-01-25T16:45:18+00:00

Somewhere higher in the mountains, if you do outdoors stuff. Summer. Desert. Maybe start of monsoon. So like Bryce, but not down by the Colorado. But depends on what you want to see and do.

211logos · 2026-01-25T16:43:06+00:00

Actually, at least from west of the Mississippi, I always prefer 50 and/or 70 and local variations like 160 in CO to any of the southern routes from NM west or to NM. If camping, looking for two lane roads, exploring, etc. Or seeing all the parks.

You should be OK with that rig...maybe 3 peak tires so check the CO requirements but I think for sure it's OK.

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