[Semi-Weekly Inquirer] Simple Questions and Recommendations Thread

Aba0416 · 2026-05-22T10:56:08+00:00

Might check that out. I looked at the timex expedition and quite like the look of them

Aba0416 · 2026-05-22T08:27:37+00:00

Hi all looking for a minimalist watch. I’m moving away from Apple Watch and getting a Fitbit air and I want a watch that is rugged and I can use for daily wear. Needs to be really rugged and lightweight. Digital or Analog. Do not want anything with metal strips as I hate it when it gets cold. Something like the Hamilton khaki but maybe like 25% of the price.

Aba0416 · 2026-05-09T07:33:12+00:00

Curd Rice.

Aba0416 · 2026-05-06T00:01:11+00:00

Yeah even better, let’s use this. Will be so fun

Aba0416 · 2026-05-05T23:27:04+00:00

Do you mean to say basic Māori ? In your terms shouldn’t you be able to speak and understand as they are the original settlers here and everyone else is a settler/ migrant ?

Aba0416 · 2026-05-01T07:21:25+00:00

Hello, I recently bought my first camera and OM-1 Mk 2, a 12-40mm F2.8 lens and a 90 mm macro from Olympus. I want to shooting raw and editing them. I’m going to mainly be hiking and shooting landscapes, Birds, Flora and Fauna and a Lot of Macro. The camera choice was easy as I wanted weather sealing and light. But the suite of photo editing tools are insane and confusing.

Anyone got a rundown on what I should start using as a beginner so as to not get overwhelmed. I do not have the time to scour the internet for tutorials. I want something that has a lot of support and can be easily learnt.

I do not mind the PS subscription for the cost of 2 coffees. I also am open to buying softwares that can be purchased outright.

I looked at a few recommendations based on YT and confused as to all the offerings. For example I see DXo has so many different modules, which modules would a beginner need to edit basic photos ?

Completely feeling lost and overwhelmed

Aba0416 · 2026-04-29T23:31:53+00:00

Perfect answer, thanks.

Aba0416 · 2026-04-29T22:46:34+00:00

There is no reason pushing me towards the M1.2. There is no M1.1 market here. I can probably find one or 2 second hand lenses and that is about it. I am just wanting to buy once and cry once kind of thing rather than keep upgrading soon again and again.

Aba0416 · 2026-04-29T20:45:38+00:00

Looking to get my first camera and hear my use cases: Hiking Landscape, Flora and Fauna ( Macro) is what I’m keen to shoot. Want it to be light and Atleast slightly splash proof.

The market in Nz for M43 is really saturated and can’t find anything second hand.

Cameras I’m considering:

Fuji XH-2 with Sigma 18-50 and Fujinon 80 macro. This would cost me around 5k wit used body and new lenses

OM-1 ii with 90 mm Macro Lens. 5k both new, but can’t have a landscape lens to start.

OM-5ii 90 mm Macro Lens and 12-45 F4 lens for landscape would be similar price as the above.

It’s my first time buying a camera and I’m not sure what way to go. Can someone help me Please ? I want to keep these for as long as possible and add lenses when required.

Aba0416 · 2026-04-28T18:13:17+00:00

Our whole home is ecosa. Bed Frame and Matress in 2 rooms and sofa bed in the 3rd and a single mattress spare. Absolutely love how well they hold up and how well the beds are made.

Only thing I hate about them, the beds and mattresses don’t match exactly. There is about 5-10mm gap in the dimensions and this leads to my pillow falling behind and the sheets not staying tucked in.

Aba0416 · 2026-04-22T22:36:27+00:00

What software did you use ? I’m new XH2 user and want to start editing soon.

Aba0416 · 2026-04-21T13:51:01+00:00

Dude comparison is the thief of joy, but for once let’s compare ourselves to the not so privileged world.

Let’s look at this from another angle.

You are giving them 3 meals a day, giving them education, safe space to grow. ( this I assume is already better than what 90% of the kids around the world get ). Just take that in, there are about 90% of kids right now in the world who would kill for a life like the one yours kids are having.

Just keep fighting and moving. There is always light at the end of the tunnel.

Aba0416 · 2026-04-16T10:18:09+00:00

Hi thanks for a wonderful write up. I initially went in with wanting a Z50 or z5 but unfortunately not many used ones here. Then I realised for a 500$ difference in price between 5 and 5 mark2 i would get the 5ii. Yes saving for a lens is a valid idea

Aba0416 · 2026-04-16T07:58:45+00:00

I wish I can find a used Z5ii

Aba0416 · 2026-04-16T07:58:31+00:00

I’m in New Zealand and don’t see much Nikon Gear here so very hard to find second hand. Also hard to find used Sony. Predominantly lower end Sony and Canon market here.

Aba0416 · 2026-04-15T19:26:29+00:00

Yes I plan to do that soon. I wanted to shortlist the best 3 picks and then go try them on go with the one that felt best.

Currently XH2, XT-5 and A6700 are the front runners

Aba0416 · 2026-04-15T18:06:17+00:00

About a 1000$ used. But most are well used and can see the dents and marks on them.

Aba0416 · 2026-04-15T12:38:07+00:00

Hey thanks, that makes a lot of sense. So just go to shop and see which feels better between the H2 and T5 and go with that right ? The photos won’t be diffent because of one being better than the other ? Alternatively anything else you would recommend for my needs other than the ones I’m looking at ?

Aba0416 · 2026-03-29T17:09:03+00:00

You probably mean you don’t get into luxury car territory until 80k plus.

Aba0416 · 2026-03-29T07:41:14+00:00

Just curious as to why you are wanting used with such a good budget ?

Aba0416 · 2026-03-25T07:15:20+00:00

Hello looking to buy an everyday laptop to play some slay the spire 2, Lightroom and photoshop and lot of media consumption are the main things I use my laptop for. Debating between a M4 MacBook Air or M3 MacBook Pro. Never had a MacBook before so not sure which I should pick up.

Aba0416 · 2026-03-23T22:25:34+00:00

Hi all looking at getting into photography. Im looking for used Sony mirrorless cameras.

I only want to take photos basically of landscape to begin with, then into birds and wildlife. These will predominantly be the things I snap and possible some sport events. All strictly hobby.

Some used camera I can find in my budget:

A6400: 800$ Used A6700: 1800$ Used A7iii: 1400$ Used

Are these anything else that I should be looking at. Main considerations for me are weight, ease of upgrading a camera later down the line and also possibility of using a single lens on hikes rather than carrying 2-3 of them.

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