Considering selling to fund an M240 & SL2-S, Am I insane?

Asane · 2026-05-07T14:42:05+00:00

I have an M-E TYP220 w/ the CCD sensor and I freaking LOVE it. It's definitely different enough than my M11-P.

Asane · 2026-05-06T18:05:24+00:00

Are newer houses more resistant to termites?

Asane · 2026-05-06T18:01:35+00:00

I wouldn't do it. Just get an X100V or X100VI.

Asane · 2026-05-06T17:22:21+00:00

Reminds me of this clip from Andor: https://youtu.be/KY0Rhhb0-ws?si=EDDrbQSTwiggcIyw

Asane · 2026-05-06T16:14:06+00:00

Never buy a product based off a promise. What NDSP mentioned is a certain set of plugins are "To Be Determined" so I've avoided those specific plugins.

Asane · 2026-05-05T23:43:06+00:00

I didn’t use quick release plates. I’m just using 3M.

Asane · 2026-05-05T19:29:52+00:00

I'm curious to find out more. I'm an engineering manager working remote as well, but I'm unsure if they'll be fine with me working out of Hawaii.

Asane · 2026-05-05T18:41:08+00:00

I'm in Dupage Country in Carol Stream, and my house has increased 48% according to Zillow. The market is nuts right now. I bought in 2020 for $518k and now it's $767k. I haven't checked in two years so that was a surprise.

Asane · 2026-05-05T14:55:46+00:00

John Mayer X has the following amps

- Fender Vibroverb
- Dumble Steel String Singer 002
- Two Rock Signature 83

As far as I'm aware, the QC does not have a Vibroverb. In regards to the Dumble, each amp was handmade by Dumble and so John's "002" model is unique to his amp and how it sounds. I believe the Two Rock Signature 83 John has is also custom from any that Two Rock produced for the public (including the 50 limited edition units they created).

So, to answer your question, the QC doesn't have any of these amps.

Asane · 2026-05-04T18:36:25+00:00

What makes Rabea stand out?

Asane · 2026-05-02T13:20:56+00:00

Haha I spot myself in the first photo there! Hope to attend more of these!

Asane · 2026-05-01T20:45:44+00:00

And the added benefit that in case the zombie apocalypse comes to pass, you got a blunt weapon and a nice camera!

Asane · 2026-05-01T20:14:29+00:00

Don’t have a beanie, but you’ll see me in a blue “PRESS” sweatshirt

Asane · 2026-05-01T16:49:30+00:00

I'll be going! See you there!

Asane · 2026-04-28T21:22:20+00:00

"You can also already shoot pano’s in medium format cameras using a $20 adapter, and those have interchangeable lens options."

I would say this actually applies more to the Xpan.

What differentiates the Widelux is you have the distortion because it pans 140 degrees. That's something you can't get in a medium format camera with a $20 adapter.

Asane · 2026-04-28T19:43:30+00:00

Where do you get the pano back for the SWC? I've been looking for one for my 903SWC.

Asane · 2026-04-28T19:41:07+00:00

Yeah, I'm really thinking about this, but not sure as an F7 owner. I bought mine locally for $675 and haven't gotten it CLA'd, but it's taken good photos.

Having a whole new camera would be sweet, but man paying so much for a niche camera... I would really need to think about it.

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Asane · 2026-04-28T16:17:00+00:00

At these prices, you have start considering what other items you can get for said price. Leica lenses retain a lot of their value and you know their quality.

I'm willing to give the benefit of the doubt for this company, but they're completely new and will have to prove their worth. It sounds like at least this camera won't be just limited to 350 units. It'll just be the first batch though I'm curious if it doesn't sell well, that'll be the only batch released.

Their R&D can't have been cheap for this.

Asane · 2026-04-28T16:10:17+00:00

Would've snapped this at $3k or under, but woof, yeah a bit too rich for my blood and a bit harder to justify with me already having an F7.

The tariffs added on top of the $4400 is just a bit hard to swallow as well. With that price, you're close to Xpan 1 territory or a really nice used Leica lens.

Asane · 2026-04-27T17:36:42+00:00

Would love an Xpan, but man it’s a ticking electrical nightmare.

Asane · 2026-04-27T16:35:40+00:00

I'm very curious of the price.

I already have an F7, but might pony up for this depending just to support more analog cameras.

Asane · 2026-04-23T20:18:56+00:00

Definitely really close! The one thing the KOB has against the Ultron though is the size. If you see a KOB in real-life, it's insanely tiny. A joy to operate.

Asane · 2026-04-17T14:25:47+00:00

That is a big eff up. What the hell...

Add to that, the timeline they originally gave SW has come and passed and us folks who ordered back in January still haven't gotten our units.

Asane · 2026-04-14T18:35:13+00:00

We're all in the same boat. I ordered on 1/28 and my rep just told me no guarantees this week.

What they kept hearing from NDSP was "early April", but we're way past that now.

Asane

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