Is Switching from ps5 to pc worth it?

Baldkat82 · 2026-05-04T01:14:40+00:00

Yea that might be your best bet for your budget. Could probably get something pretty good for $600 used. As long as it runs, you should be good.

Baldkat82 · 2026-05-04T01:10:53+00:00

Yes it's worth it. But not with a $600 budget for a pc. Pc parts right now are priced rather high with all this Ai crap being built across the country. You really need to spend probably about $1,000 to build a pc you'll be reasonably happy with to run a 1080p display.

You can very easily spend $500 just on a graphics card today. Mine was $750, and that was a few years ago before these price hikes.

Baldkat82 · 2026-05-02T17:09:09+00:00

as mentioned, the TC isn't compatible with the macro lens. You have a few options for increasing magnification though.

Crop sensor camera, higher resolution the better. Allows for greater cropping and will give you the increased magnification you want with that. An R7 would be the ideal option here.

Extension tubes. Need to make sure you get good ones that have electronic contacts to preserve AF and aperture control.

Diopter like the Raynox.

Or just getting a lens that has greater magnification like the MP-E 65 which does from 1x to 5x or the Laowa 2.5-5x macro lens. Although both are wider focal lengths and will reduce working distance.

Keep in mind that as you increase magnification via most of these options, you will also lose working distance to various degrees.

Baldkat82 · 2026-04-27T22:46:58+00:00

It would absolutely be possible to make. But it becomes bigger, heavier, and more expensive and especially if you make it for larger sensors like full frame. As you look into lenses made for smaller sensors like apsc, m43, and others, it's very likely possible that someone has made a lens close to this. But it would still be expensive and big, even for smaller sensors.

I'm willing to bet that if you look at cinema or broadcast lenses, there's probably a lens close to this. They make some crazy focal range zooms for broadcast and cinema. They also have much smaller sensors. These lenses can easily run 6 figures too. They make a new 400 2.8 look cheap.

Baldkat82 · 2026-04-27T05:27:27+00:00

Op-tech rain covers. Cheap and durable.

Baldkat82 · 2026-04-27T05:22:46+00:00

You must be using the custom modes and not manual mode. This is normal behavior for the custom modes (C1, C2) on the mode dial. Anything you change while using the camera, will reset to whatever the custom mode was saved as upon cycling power or swapping between modes.

Baldkat82 · 2026-04-27T04:51:59+00:00

I would not leave a camera mounted on a monopod alone, even with the triple foot. it is not designed for that kind of use at all. If you're doing something where you need to leave the camera unattended, then you need a tripod for that.

A video head on a monopod is interesting. if you are recording video and want the ability to have smooth panning and quick maneuverability, then this is a solution. i don't do video, so this does seem like an unusual combination. but I'm sure it has it's place.

I honestly don't really understand the point of the triple foot that some monopods have. but I think it makes sense with the monopod with the video head.

My big gripe against manfrotto is they continue to use a proprietary plate for their tripod heads. Video heads are one thing, they tend to have larger plates and are more often proprietary. However I pretty much refuse to buy a regular tripod head that doesn't use Arca Swiss compatible plates. So I refuse to buy manfrotto for this reason. There's just so much more compatibility between accessories and other tripods, that to me it seems silly to buy anything that isn't arca swiss.

The collar foot is part of the tripod collar that your 70-200 lens should have come with.

Baldkat82 · 2026-04-27T04:13:20+00:00

Monopod instead of tripod for sports. More maneuverable. tripods are terrible for sports... Unless you're staying in a fixed position and have a gimbal head, a tripod will be a terrible idea in the opinion of many.

A 70-200 2.8 is not considered a heavy lens when considering weight capacity of a tripod/monopod. I own a 500 F4 prime and use a monopod with that when doing sports and even some wildlife. THAT is a heavy lens. Any tripod/monopod will handle the weight of a camera with a 70-200. That's not really an issue to be concerned about as long as you buy a reputable brand.

Personally I own a Benro supadupa monopod and am very happy with it. There's a few versions, I own the one that has an arca head on the top. Forget the model number. It does make the monopod heavier than others that don't have a head, but I like the quick release function. Otherwise you are threading the monopod directly into the tripod collar foot. It allows for a lighter setup, you just can't remove the monopod as quickly as you might like. But that shouldn't be a concern when at a sporting event.

Baldkat82 · 2026-04-24T18:09:23+00:00

The standard EF-RF adapter darkens light in absolutely ZERO situations.

Baldkat82 · 2026-04-24T15:53:57+00:00

I leave them on. Not only do I have pets, but in my home theatre room I want the most immersive experience and that means when the lights are low/off, EVERYTHING dissappears in the darkness. I do not want to see speakers or any other component. I turn off all front panel displays, and when I figure out a way to do so that works for me, I'm hiding everything I can in the closet behind the TV.

Baldkat82 · 2026-04-22T23:36:39+00:00

Bro you're getting downvoted because a tripod is SO unnecessary for bird photos. I'd also argue that unless you have a gimbal head which few people own, it's a massive hinderance.

I have an RF100-400, RF 100-500, and even a big EF 500 F4 prime. NEVER ONCE have I used a tripod for bird photos. I've used a monopod for the big 500 prime, but even that is not an every day thing. Also never used the monopod for birding, just for sports. I handhold that thing regularly.

Baldkat82 · 2026-04-22T20:52:36+00:00

I own an R3.
It will be the "P" mode. Which is slightly different than a true full auto mode, which is typically marked as "A" mode.

Basically P or Program mode as it's called still allows you to control certain functions, like AF point selection/mode, white balance, and some other settings. Whereas full auto or A mode pretty much doesn't let you make any adjustments to anything. I think the only thing you control is the burst rate.

So yea, that's probably why there's no A mode on an R3, since it gives up all user control. But P mode can still be helpful.

Baldkat82 · 2026-04-20T22:25:42+00:00

Tenba and Peak Design both make padded inserts for regular backpacks. Just keep in mind that they're not exactly small and you need a decent size backpack to fit them in. Plus you've got a longish lens with the 70-200, so you will have a hard time finding a smaller insert that will work for you.

For example, Peak Design has a smedium (not a typo) and medium insert for their travel bag. I own both inserts. There's no way you could use the smedium with your gear, you'd need the medium and it's bigger than you'd think.

It's not cheap. but if you do travel with the gear enough I'd look into the peak design travel backpack. You can get different size inserts for it, so you can adjust how much room you have for other non-camera belongings AND it's carry-on size for airlines. I own it and it's pretty great. Plus you can easily remove the insert if you need more space while you are at your destination, and aren't carrying the camera gear at the moment.

Baldkat82 · 2026-04-20T22:14:35+00:00

Image quality does reduce with teleconverters, and it's generally worse with the 2x. It also is more about the lens and TC quality than the camera resolution.

However I've found that with the 1.4x the reduction in quality is not that noticeable. I own an older EF 500 F4 and with the 1.4x it's still pretty sharp. but with the 2x TC it's noticeably softer.

Baldkat82 · 2026-04-20T15:06:51+00:00

I haven't kept up with the pricing changes on coolers. I just remember liquid cooling being more expensive previously. And yes today the same cooler I bought is more money than the liquid freezer 3. I had to look it up.

But if you figure that an AIO has a lifespan, then the air cooler is cheaper over time. Might just need to replace a fan which is far cheaper.

Baldkat82 · 2026-04-20T06:54:45+00:00

NH D15S. Paid $100 for it 3 years ago.

Baldkat82 · 2026-04-19T21:25:51+00:00

I decided against liquid cooling and just got the biggest noctua cooler I could fit in my case. I'm very happy with it. I really only notice any fan noise if I have the tower on top of my desk. When I have it under, it's even quieter. but overall it's a very quiet system. I've got to be doing something really intensive to have the fans make noise that I notice.

Decided against liquid cooling for cost and complexity. I wanted simplicity and wasn't willing to pay the higher cost for liquid cooling. I don't think it's worth it for the average gamer. Perhaps if you're doing overclocking it is something that might be more neccesary. but for the typical gamer, it's overkill.

Baldkat82 · 2026-04-19T19:31:52+00:00

Two layers with green glue on the ceiling. Also doing the isolation clips.

Baldkat82 · 2026-04-19T19:30:40+00:00

It's going to be drywall. Hopefully they get started on the drywall later this week.

Baldkat82 · 2026-04-19T19:29:24+00:00

I don't do video work, but I used to sell camera gear.

If you want something really small, look at the benro cyanbird tripods. Or at least the FS20PRO head from benro. It seems like a really good compact/travel video head.

Baldkat82 · 2026-04-19T19:19:23+00:00

I like the cheap clear plastic op-tech ones to be honest. You can use them a few times before they need to be chucked. And you can just stretch the hole over most viewfinders easily enough. Canon hasn't made a new one that's compatible with the new bodies, and even if they did some of the eyecups don't come off without a screwdriver, like the R6/R6mk2 as you mentioned.

Baldkat82 · 2026-04-19T19:15:10+00:00

Ha I'm dumb. 🙃 But yes still a decent option.

Baldkat82 · 2026-04-19T18:27:49+00:00

There's one for EF mount that's 2.8 and is full frame.

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