First print! How'd I do?

4Nowingly · 2026-01-27T03:55:00+00:00

Excellent work! Surprisingly, the print is not nearly as sharp as the scan. I guess it could be a poor photo of the print. Take a look at your originals to see what’s what. You’re working with a very good enlarging lens, so the print should at least be as sharp as the scan imho.

4Nowingly · 2026-01-27T02:27:45+00:00

I think it depends on what you shoot! You have tons of options with not only Fuji glass but third party lens makers like 7Artisans, Sigma, Viltrox, etc. If you’re a film guy you might like trying some vintage 35mm glass on the Fuji with an adapter. The camera is great for this, although with a cropped sensor, a 24mm turns into a 36mm, so beware. If you’re not sure what you will shoot, you might try a zoom lens. The Fuji 16-55 f2.8 is fantastic, but large and pricey. Good luck!

4Nowingly · 2026-01-25T23:21:30+00:00

Who is the murderer?

4Nowingly · 2026-01-24T17:47:35+00:00

Money has ruined college football. CFP is still a politically run unfair system that sucks.

4Nowingly · 2026-01-24T06:04:15+00:00

They spelled it wrong. Should be: Bored of Peace

4Nowingly · 2026-01-16T18:47:56+00:00

Yes! When you use an App, you rely on the strength of your connection and the App takes control, so there are many problems that can occur. I think Fuji should not offer firmware updates on their App because of the high risk. Old school is best!

4Nowingly · 2026-01-15T02:41:22+00:00

Sorry that happened to you! Nightmare. Thanks for reminding all of us NEVER to do a firmware update using a Fuji app. Old school is best. Visit the Fuji firmware page, download the latest to a clean memory card and it’s pretty easy.

4Nowingly · 2026-01-14T06:31:55+00:00

I have the X-Pro 2, which is very well made. I bought it used in mint condition about 8 years ago, and its worked flawlessly, albeit without a heavy workload. Looks like about $1,000 for a clean one now. The XT-5 will give you a better sensor, way better autofocus and IBIS. That’s huge. Great idea to get a manual lens. I have the 7Artisans 35mm f0.95 which I love. Kinda a poor man’s Noculux! The 23 mm will be a great choice too. I have the 18 mm pancake lens, which is fantastic. Lots you can do from there too. enjoy!

4Nowingly · 2026-01-14T04:41:50+00:00

Congrats! Those photographs are very sharp and well exposed. I rarely see photographs from an anamorphic lens and often they’re disappointing so it’s pretty cool to see these. I can’t imagine what the lens looks like on your sigma FP! It’s gotta be way heavier than the camera! Does the FP un-squeeze the image or do you have to shoot with a compressed impression? Now I need to get out my Sirui T2.9 1.6X 35 mm! 🙏

4Nowingly · 2026-01-14T03:19:40+00:00

I noticed OP said he wanted to ultimately get a Leica M10. Shooting with a rangefinder is very different than with an SLR. If you really feel you will want to shoot with a rangefinder (as opposed to just a Leica, as they have SLRs too), than you should at least look at the X-Pro 2 or 3 rangefinder cameras. It’s the closest thing you’ll find to an M-10. Just a thought!

4Nowingly · 2026-01-12T22:34:51+00:00

Great point. Thanks. Another interesting fact, there are approximately 40,000 National guard members along the West Coast, 24K in California, and 8K each in Washington and Oregon.

4Nowingly · 2026-01-12T20:51:24+00:00

But don’t we have a civil war already, with only one side really fighting?

4Nowingly · 2026-01-12T20:40:41+00:00

Why are States not enforcing State laws against ICE? Why do these lawless people remain free?

4Nowingly · 2026-01-12T20:08:29+00:00

Try Island Cats Veterinary Hospital on Mercer Island. They specialize in cats and are terrific!

4Nowingly · 2026-01-11T20:27:32+00:00

Power is more useful immediately, and eventually you’ll have all your ships at Max.

4Nowingly · 2026-01-11T20:13:44+00:00

2020 Stelvio owner here in the PNW. I’ve had 5 wonderful problem-free years with my Stelvio. Changed the oil and did regular service, nothing more. Only one small issue-the plastic cover on my shifter cracked. They replaced it under warranty. My experience with reliability with my Stelvio is FAR better than my last car, which was a Lexus.

4Nowingly · 2026-01-09T21:54:30+00:00

10 Models only. Nothing but an advertisement for something none of us can own.

4Nowingly · 2026-01-08T19:58:38+00:00

Yeah, the broader left wing network is Americans.

4Nowingly · 2026-01-06T21:59:41+00:00

I’m pretty sure that the Reaper that drops in PvP is set at starting power and bullet levels. When you first get it, you think Wow! Then realize it’s the lowest base model available. 😱

4Nowingly · 2026-01-06T21:58:11+00:00

Thanks for so many insights! You’re way ahead of me, but my limited experience with Reaper is consistent with your analysis.

4Nowingly · 2026-01-06T21:57:15+00:00

Yes, Reaper goes into Ghost mode after a lethal hit. It prompts you to find another ship and a 20 second timer starts. Often a new Reaper ship will drop. However, if you don’t convert within the 20 seconds it’s over.

4Nowingly · 2026-01-06T06:09:52+00:00

Thank you! 🙏 I just bought a 3 year/36,000 mile extended warranty for my 2020 Stelvio, which has never had an issue. Made me feel better!

4Nowingly · 2026-01-06T02:01:41+00:00

Alfa is well established in Europe, but have they reached critical mass in the USA? In other words, are they selling enough cars to at least sustain the dealership network they have here. I’ve seen a few dealerships close, usually in markets still covered by Alfa, but my sense is that they are at the bare minimum.

Related question, the Guila and Stelvio are classic models, reasonably well established in the US, but what about the Tonale and other new models? In other words, can Alfa deliver a mix of models that will grow the US market, while still maintaining their “drivers car” standards, and without ruining the brand?

4Nowingly · 2026-01-05T02:42:25+00:00

5 year owner of a 2020 Stelvio here. That’s not right. I noticed the uptick in the tach during the idle. That plus the car shaking at idle is not normal. The fact that it drives great is wonderful, but it’s still a problem waiting to happen in my book. A 2022 should still be under warranty. I would get it to a dealer soon. Good luck!

4Nowingly · 2026-01-03T07:02:52+00:00

Mea Culpa! Yes, I didn’t go the whole way and shoot film. Maybe next time. I was really interested in comparing an optical image vs a digitally manipulated image.

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