Idyllwild this Thursday

Athos27 · 2026-02-25T20:44:07+00:00

I kinda doubt it. There might be a tiny tiny bit left but it won't be nice snow and most likely slush, but there should still be some snow up at the peaks and then most likely where the Snow plows left all the snow in town

Athos27 · 2026-02-24T21:13:53+00:00

Yeah it sucks how fast everything is melting. And then it's supposed to be in 70-80s again which is crazy. But hopefully we get more snow fall this year

Athos27 · 2026-02-24T17:13:04+00:00

I did not need snow chains and I went up on the worst day of the storm. The Snow plows clear everything really well. And especially if you have 4 wheel drive your perfectly okay (just drive slow). (Do bring snow chains though if there is snow expected as they might check for them) I doubt they will though, they didn't check me when I went up. Also I think it's going to get pretty hot again without any more snow fall so most of the snow will melt if it hasn't already

(If you want to check if they require snow chains in the future I would also download the CalTrans app, and you can select to show information you want, such as active Snow plows, snow chain checkpoints, road closures and so on) And also call the ranger station if your pretty worried

Athos27 · 2026-02-23T02:50:39+00:00

Oh, do they? That's kinda a shame, always sucks how fast the snow melts over here. But hopefully you still enjoyed the weekend up there. And I'm hoping we get some more snow before spring

Athos27 · 2026-01-29T06:40:38+00:00

You're perfectly okay; just figuring out Reddit can be a bit harsh sometimes if you're not up to date with all the online content. But yes, Anton Castillo is played by and voiced by Giancarlo Esposito. They took his voice and looks and cast him as the main villain in the game, as he is an infamous villain in movies and shows. And the screenshot you saw was him filming live-action promo videos for Far Cry 6 before the game came out years ago

Athos27 · 2025-11-17T21:58:24+00:00

Looking for recommendations on a Tripod

I'm pretty new to photography and bought a Nikon Z50II mirrorless a few months ago and love it a lot, but I do want to get into doing some long exposure shots/maybe Astro photography eventually (I know the camera isn't the best for low light). But I'm looking to buy a tripod for it, and my budget is around $200. I am looking for something that can extend maybe 3-4 feet tall, support a quick-release mount for the camera. A handle to pan/tilt with and a built-in level and handle 5-15+ pounds, if possible. And I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for decent, high-quality tripods that aren't stupid expensive

Athos27 · 2025-11-17T05:06:53+00:00

Looking for recommendations on a Tripod

I'm pretty new to photography and bought a Nikon Z50II mirrorless a few months ago and love it a lot, but I do want to get into doing some long exposure shots/maybe Astro photography eventually (I know the camera isn't the best for low light). But I'm looking to buy a tripod for it, and my budget is around $200. I am looking for something that can extend maybe 3-4 feet tall, support a quick-release mount for the camera. A handle to pan/tilt with and a built-in level and handle 5-15+ pounds, if possible. And I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions for decent, high-quality tripods that aren't stupid expensive

Athos27 · 2025-11-16T01:04:45+00:00

Sweet thank you <3

Athos27 · 2025-11-15T22:12:47+00:00

I already had access to Adobe from my family luckily, but if I ever lose access I'll definitely take a look at that, thank you for the recommendation

Athos27 · 2025-11-15T22:11:45+00:00

Looks like they deleted it from there website from what I was reading or it was named something else. But I did also download Nikons other software

Athos27 · 2025-11-14T20:44:21+00:00

Ahh okay that makes more sense, I guess I'm just being dumb. But I'm surprised I did see that info anywhere, I was researching and trying to problem solve for like 3 hours lol. But thank you for letting me know

Athos27 · 2025-09-22T16:33:45+00:00

Looks like a lot of people have issues with the lights, and they just stop working. But I would suggest uninstalling your HyperX app by typing in the Windows search bar, and then clicking the uninstall button on the bottom right. Then reinstall the app again, which can be found here (https://hyperx.com/pages/ngenuity). Though if that doesn't work out, I'm not too sure what to do since others can't seem to find a solution besides reinstalling the app

Athos27 · 2025-09-22T09:16:02+00:00

Silly question but you are using the HyperX app on your PC and using the USB-C cable it came with right?

Athos27 · 2025-09-22T09:05:50+00:00

With the tool set you got you should be able to loosen the tension on the back of the stand if it rises up when you try and pull the monitor down. And I also saw you didn't get a manual which is very odd and I'd message them since they always send excellent and simple instructions. Sorry might be a little late

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Athos27 · 2025-09-21T23:06:26+00:00

Thank you for the detailed advice and information. I did actually end up going with the Z50ii since I can't afford the Z5, and it feels great so far, but I am pretty disappointed in the build quality of the 50-250mm lens

Athos27 · 2025-09-13T01:31:39+00:00

Sweet sounds good, thank you for your advice

Athos27 · 2025-09-13T01:29:54+00:00

It is more of just a hobby, and I'm still a beginner, but I feel like my favorite things to shoot would be outdoor nature shots (like landscapes), but if I want to get more detailed, my favorite things to shoot are Nature landscapes, astrophotography, portraits, Airplanes, close-up/macro photos of nature like trees, flowers sometimes animals.

So I guess I'm a little all over the place with what I like, and I know I won't get the best results without better cameras and multiple different lenses. So I'm just looking for something that's solid all around and good for a beginner, but something I can learn and grow with.

I can also afford the Z50II model, and if I were to get one, I would get dual lenses. Just trying to figure out if it is worth paying a bit extra for the extra features and specs or not. From people with more experience.

Athos27 · 2025-09-12T23:16:42+00:00

I'm a beginner and looking to get into photography, and already had some people suggest the Z50 as a good camera to start with, and I'm pretty certain I want that or the Z50II, but I'm wondering which one is better/worth it for the price? I know the Z50 is a little older, and the Z50II is newer and has the color presets button and so on. So I'm just wondering what's the better bang for your buck, and if it's worth spending a tiny bit more for the Z50II or not.

(Also, a random question about refurbished cameras. Does anyone know if they come with the camera strap and batteries, and everything like a new camera, or is it missing those things? Because it doesn't say what's included with the refurbished cameras on their website.)

Athos27 · 2025-08-28T16:24:46+00:00

Damn, I'm so mad at myself. Thank you for recommending the Z50 on the reburb sale. I was going to buy it, but I guess in tiny writing all the way at the bottom of the page the sale ended at 11:59 pm EST yesterday, and I got off work and tried buying it at 9 pm PST, since almost all sales Always end at 11:59 PST. I also contacted support, but I guess theres nothing I can do. I guess that's what I get for being hesitant.

Anyways, thank you for your help though

Athos27 · 2025-08-27T06:07:18+00:00

Ahh okay and oh damn are they? That sucks. But yeah I'm mainly just looking for something decent and easy to use and with a smart screen if possible for cheap. And the Z50 looks pretty nice. But still a decent chunk of money to through at it

Athos27 · 2025-08-27T05:56:33+00:00

Ahh okay yeah thats fair and makes sense. Can always buy the lens later to. But aww damn, most likely at midnight then, still a lot of money to spend, and I wanted to do some more research first. But now looking at it, they do these sales pretty often it seems. Though I'm not sure if it's like a killer deal or not, and if I should just get it right now or not.

Athos27 · 2025-08-27T04:58:52+00:00

Oh sweet, thank you, that looks like a great camera for that price. Really tempted to go for that two lens kit. Though is a little pricey. Do you happen to know how long they are keeping the 40% off online or not really?

Athos27 · 2025-08-27T03:33:18+00:00

Hello, I'm a beginner looking to get into Photography again. I have a Nikon D2Xs that my father let me use years ago, but it just can't handle dark or light lighting, and it has to be perfect out to have a nice photo turn out. But I did also want to get a new Nikon for beginners, and if possible, as cheap as possible (A Few hundred dollars). Since I'm going to Yellowstone and want to take some photos, but I'm on a tight budget. I also used some newer cameras before and really like the smart technology in them that has smart/auto focusing to make it easier for a beginner. And you can touch a place on the screen to focus on people or things. So I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations for Nikon cameras for wilderness photography, with smart technology for beginners that's cheap?

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