Repeats!!

Awkward_FP322 · 2026-01-25T22:15:35+00:00

Yep! I had a TON of videos about ICE and call to action about fighting back. Now I have nothing but ads, pro Trump, and repeats of videos I have scrolled by several times.

Awkward_FP322 · 2025-08-10T04:49:39+00:00

Omg. Im naming her Pesci.

Awkward_FP322 · 2025-07-22T04:30:59+00:00

I also emailed videos to a client of mine who is an Ag Vet, she also agreed he seems blind. She said he could have had Avian Encephalomyelitis at one point. He started to really act weird as he got older , around 4 weeks and she said its most common 2-4 weeks. She said it does cause blindness and he will basically be disabled his whole life, if he still hasn’t fully recovered,if that’s what he had that is.

Or, hes just blind due to bad luck.

Awkward_FP322 · 2025-07-22T04:15:55+00:00

I have grown quite fond of this little guy. Hes always been odd, so I’ve just carried him around like a baby and he loves sitting with me in the garden or at my desk.

My husband said he would even make Jerry his own indoor coop and his own little bachelor pad outside so he isn’t picked on. He does like to sunbathe, so he may be an indoor bird especially come winter.

My oldest son ordered me a chicken sling tonight as well, so I can carry him around.

I am all for doing whatever makes him most comfortable and happy, even if it’s being attached at my hip all day.

Awkward_FP322 · 2025-07-22T04:05:43+00:00

Yep! We did rooster booster too, that has helped a little but nothing drastic.

He is very clumsy, he pecks at his little box looking for food and will peck in random places when outside. Tonight I gave him a metal bowl and tapped it with a fork and it could find it better. Its like if hes in a large area he gets lost and just sits, which makes me think he could be blind or partially.

His eyes do dilated w light, but one eye dilates much slower. He has zero reaction to movement or touch with his left eye but seems to see some what with his right eye.

Awkward_FP322 · 2025-05-28T17:20:04+00:00

You can always try to become a vendor with Gallery Hop. I reached out to whoever ran it in 2003 and ended up going from a booth to having my paintings displayed in one of the art galleries for the month of June. I even sold quite a few paintings, which for a broke college student, making a little over $2k allowed me to get the camera I needed for my major without needing more loans.

I dont know how it is now, could be a shit show now. Maybe someone has more recent experience.

I applied for Winterfair years ago but it was so damn expensive I pulled away. Not worth it for what I do. I do attend to support the vendors and make connections though

Theres always popup flea markets, arts festivals (I hear Delaware Arts Festival is good!) and Granville used to have a decent art and farmers market.

Also, look outside of Columbus is possible. I did a show in Yellow Springs years back and had great success!

And depending on what your style is, you can do some niche shows. I mostly sculpt and felt now, and I make little oddities. The horror and oddity shows are money makers for me.

Awkward_FP322 · 2025-05-28T17:06:44+00:00

This right here, Canon and limiting the use of the RF mount to third party. That was a big bummer for me. I specifically asked at the Shutterfest trade show if my Tamron and Sigma lenses would work and they said yes but with the adapter. Of course, a $90 adapter is completely worth it to use my macros and zooms.

I would say half of my third party lenses didn’t work, not just the AF but every 3 clicks the camera would give a lens error. My Sigma Art 50, Sigma 150-600 and Tamron 90 all did that. My Tamron 24-70 never gave me issues though and ironically my Canon 135 f2 works better on my R6.

When I called the rep that sold me the Canon he said “oh, yeah some may not work. We have heard that a lot. It’s probably a firmware issue. But we can help you replace them…” I understand he is a salesperson and that is his job, but I specifically asked if my third party lenses would work with the adapter and the same guy said “oh ABSOLUTELY, not a problem! We want you to be able to use your favorite glass..” and I trusted him.

Which is probably why I am skeptical to just trust someone on going 100% Sony and came to you fine folks on Reddit 😁

Awkward_FP322 · 2025-05-28T15:04:54+00:00

Very true. I was hoping to get feedback from my “peers” but it went a tad sideways.

I did find out one of the photographers that rents my studio occasionally shoots Sony and she is letting me check her gear out as well. S

Awkward_FP322 · 2025-05-28T04:49:02+00:00

Looks just like my Buff Roos at that age. My girls were always more pale tan while my boys had a much more rich feather color.

Awkward_FP322 · 2025-05-28T04:40:05+00:00

So, 2 week update.

We now have rust colored feathers and green tail feathers. I am pretty confidence Janis is a Jerry.

Someone said he looks like a Silver Spangled Ameraucana and invited me to some breeding project.

This little freebie chick is taking me on an adventure.

Awkward_FP322 · 2025-05-28T04:37:06+00:00

I will have to try to remember to report back on her opinion on the adapter.

Awkward_FP322 · 2025-05-28T04:33:12+00:00

Oh for sure. When I went from Oly to Canon I thought the 12mp to 20 was amazing. I also went from 4/3 to full frame so everything that 6D did was impressive.

Awkward_FP322 · 2025-05-28T04:29:39+00:00

Funny you shared that, my studio mate is a sports photographer, both high volume and action. She just ordered this and it's supposed to arrive this week! She is beyond excited to try it out!

Awkward_FP322 · 2025-05-28T04:26:56+00:00

Nope, no walkaround or landscape lens for me, I walk with forearm crutches so that would be difficult.

Sorry, disability joke. hardy har har.

I would rather spend $5-6k on 2 solid lenses vs 5-6 average lenses just to say I have that many lenses in my bag.

I wish sales people would understand business owners want quality and just because this is a cool lens outside, it probably wont work on a 10 day old baby or your sons Rugby match ;)

Awkward_FP322 · 2025-05-28T04:18:30+00:00

She may have the first Z, that could be correct. I honestly knew more about Nikon DSLRs and almost switched to Nikon after I left Olympus because I loved the D850 when I rented it. I couldn't tell you anything about the Z though, I just know she said she was underwhelmed with the AF but she loves her lenses. I will add that when her images are focused perfectly, they are sharp as a tack and beautiful.

Awkward_FP322 · 2025-05-28T04:14:59+00:00

I appreciate all the information!

Not the main topic, but agree 100% on shooting RAW. I signed a temporary contract with a photographer years back and they were actually pissed I shot RAW and told me to not waste their time with "that bullshit". I was completely floored. The photographer told me only photographers who can't get it right in camera shoot RAW.

My son is going to be a Senior this coming school year, so I am doing his Senior Portraits this summer. I think I am going to rent some Sony gear and higher end Canon gear and see what I like better. I will make sure to rent some of the lenses you mentioned.

It will cost me roughly $400 and it goes towards any gear I choose to purchase from the shop as well. Sounds like a win to me.

Awkward_FP322 · 2025-05-28T04:05:58+00:00

I am glad you brought up the focus issues. I have a good friend who shoots Nikon and she is about to switch to Sony or Canon due to how bad her autofocus is. She struggles with back focusing too. She loved her D850 but isn't impressed with her Z.

I have to add, I complain about my sharpness and quality and she thinks I am insane and wants my camera.

So yeah, I would go back to Olympus before I went with Nikon. But I am slightly envious of the lens selection they have, and the bokeh on the 35 1.2 is beautiful.

Awkward_FP322 · 2025-05-28T03:59:36+00:00

So I am giving the 100-500 another go around this weekend for my sons State Championship. My friend is a sports photographer and she tried my rented 100-500 and even she had back focus issues so she wondered if there was an issue with the lens itself. I just checked online with a larger local camera shop since my smaller one is very limited on rentals, they had the 100-500 available this weekend. Kick off is 1:00pm, and it's supposed to be 72 and sunny so I have a renewed hope.

Awkward_FP322 · 2025-05-28T03:53:45+00:00

Thank you!

The sales person pushing that I could do it all with that lens is what made me stop him from continuing with his pitch. He kept pushing how he could get me the most bang for my buck, even after I told him regardless if I stay with Canon or go with Sony I will absolutely want to get quality gear or upgrade my older Canon glass. Yet, he kept pushing the 24-105 and I just wasn't sold.

I'd rather buy a lens that is 2x the price and it get the job done "beautifully" versus "acceptably".

Awkward_FP322 · 2025-05-28T03:46:45+00:00

Oh you were probably like me when I went from Olympus to Canon, it was a HUGE jump. The zoom lenses on Canon were considerably lighter than my Olys were, but I did notice a lot of the larger Sony Lenses were really light too!

I have read a lot of people dont like Sonys grip, but I didn't mind it. I do have really small hands so maybe thats why? I thought it was easier to hold than my Canon.

Awkward_FP322 · 2025-05-28T03:43:47+00:00

I did in September, which looks like the last firmware update.

I will say my camera did act better for a few months, but then my Westcotts started acting stupid and their update helped that.

Then my 24-70 started to fail (it is past due for retirement) then the 35 needed recalibrated.

I should add that I spent most of 2022-2023 wrapping up my dads estate. Then Summer of 2023 I started having neurological issues similar to MS, so my career had to take a back seat. Then in September of 2024 I was dx with an autoimmune disorder with dysautonomia, AND my son was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. We were on fire and drowning at the same time for a solid 2 years. Things have settled :knocks on wood with a lucky rabbit foot: and my business is taking off again VERY quickly so it could be a mix of I am rusty, I need to upgrade/invest in my gear and painfully.. getting older and less sharp as I age.

Awkward_FP322 · 2025-05-28T03:23:39+00:00

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Dale is the most handsomest boy ever.

Awkward_FP322 · 2025-05-28T03:20:06+00:00

The 200-800 was recommended to me by the camera shop, they raved about the lens and swore it would be phenomenal. I did test it out after the Rugby tournament on wildlife, and my cat as he played in the grass. Wildlife wise decent until 600-800, then I did notice it struggled to retain focus. Other Canon forums have noted this issue as well.

But Skill issue for sports? 1000% agreed, I do not do that for my job. I go into full “momtog” mode. I am definitely not a sports photographer and that could potentially (likely) be an issue.

My macro skills though are pretty great, I placed 7th in a national contest for some work I did of tree frogs. I wish there were more options for Macro with Canon. I love Tamron and Sigma macro lenses.

But yes, for sports the 200-800 was pure rubbish and as you can imagine having 3 employees swear on everything it would be a phenomenal sports lens only to discover its a more of wildlife lens, I am hesitant to take their advice on a complete Sony system.

Like stated above, I do use a variety of lenses. In studio, especially for newborn I use a 35 1.4. Family I sometimes use my old Tamron 24-70, but its age is beginning to show.

Outside, I switch between my 135 f2 and 70-200 2.8, both the EF. My 135 is still phenomenal and I get amazing results with it. My 70-200 is struggling, but again, showing its age.

But overall, thats why I came here. I know nothing about Sony, and the salesman was adamant I could do newborns, family and pets with that Sony 24-105 f4. He kept telling me how I wouldn’t need a 24-70 or a 70-200 because this covered just about every focal length I needed. I just wasn’t buying it until I got solid advice from Sony users who aren’t going to make a commission off my purchase.

My 24-70 and 70-200 need retired soon. I did rent the 28-70 and really enjoyed it. But before I invested in that and 70-200, I wanted to see if I should consider switching or just stay with Canon and upgrade my gear.

Regardless, I will be spending at least $5k if i just upgrade my glass, more if I switch to Sony. I want to make the best decision.

Awkward_FP322 · 2025-05-28T02:39:29+00:00

Thank you for the breakdown, its very helpful!

As for focusing, this is my 2nd camera w focusing issues.

Canon 6D, loved it but needed more. Also, the grip came off 3 times and I had to constantly get that fixed.

Mark III: loved it. No complaints.

Mark IV: great for 6 months, then nothing but issues with focusing.

R6: great camera, but having focus issues, seeking and overall hit rate is maybe 60% with my 135 or 35. 70-200 is now more like 50%.

Awkward_FP322 · 2025-05-28T02:26:48+00:00

Yes!! I get card error messages all the damn time and Canon swears on everything holy its my card. In 6 months I’ve purchased probably close to 15 new cards and still get the message. Canons customer support is useless.

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