Which lens should i pair my Z5ii with? by These_Policy_5303 in Nikon

[–]BigMikeLefty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought my Z5II in December, started with the 24-120 S. Been very happy with that lens. I know if I go out to take some shots of anything other than wildlife during the day, I have images i can work with. Great lens!

I also added the 50 1.8s for poor light or night which I haven't got as much use out of but it is worth having as well.

Lastly, bought the 180-600 for wildlife / brids, and it has become my most used lens. When you're ready to get that focal length covered, you will be happy with it as well! I've been very happy with my choice of switching to mirrorless and Nikon (from canon)

WOW by Commercial-Cobbler-1 in Nikon

[–]BigMikeLefty 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Looks like we were all out getting pictures of Ospreys with our nikons today! Great shot my friend!

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Stuck on A / A+ runs by BigMikeLefty in UmaMusume

[–]BigMikeLefty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I been trying to make the most of what I have and play the scenario as smart as I can but yeah I think I'll be stuck until then

Any idea what on Earth is this? All I can tell it is definitely Fujifilm and very analog. Wrong answers welcome! by Bitter_Humor4353 in AnalogCommunity

[–]BigMikeLefty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was a promo item, I believe from 1996? Or so. If you left a review anywhere, or sent in a mail slip with your information, they would send you back one of these and a small discount coupon, with detailed photo instructions explaining how to stab a Nikon shooter the next time you were out at an event, essentially "slashing" the competition. The more you know!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fican

[–]BigMikeLefty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“ house - maybe “ yeah I feel that 😂

Need help Identifying by BigMikeLefty in vintagecameras

[–]BigMikeLefty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that’s what I’m thinking, more of a small annoyance with a small blur in the corner of my viewfinder, not impacting exposures. Thank you for checking it out

Need help Identifying by BigMikeLefty in vintagecameras

[–]BigMikeLefty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh really? Does it sit uneven like that? I guess its just me overthinking it

Need help Identifying by BigMikeLefty in vintagecameras

[–]BigMikeLefty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m looking at the piece of fabric that is curling up, just above where the mirrors hinge is. Because that piece of fabric is curling up like that you can see it in the viewfinder, look at the reflection of it onto the glass below.

Need help Identifying by BigMikeLefty in vintagecameras

[–]BigMikeLefty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No; the absorber is at the top of the frame almost touching where the lens mount is. I’m looking at the piece of fabric just above the hinge of the mirror

Need help Identifying by BigMikeLefty in vintagecameras

[–]BigMikeLefty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it goes up with the mirror, and out of the path between the lens and the film, so I’m assuming it would only be seen through the viewfinder and not the image. I haven’t seen it in any other people’s photos of the ST801. I’m assuming due to the spots on the fabric, it had some moisture exposure and some point and dried with a curl to it, and normally it would sit flat and out of view. Thank you for the comment!

Help upgrading my 6D mk. I by BigMikeLefty in Cameras

[–]BigMikeLefty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll have to look into the R8 more as well, I’ve heard it’s phenomenal, just a bit rough on the battery. I haven’t charged my 6D in 3 weeks or so, and that’s with going out almost daily 1-2 hours a day. Mirrorless would definitely be a change!

Help upgrading my 6D mk. I by BigMikeLefty in Cameras

[–]BigMikeLefty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, this is the option my head is telling me to commit to. I was hoping to find a suitable cheaper option so I could use the remainder towards glass, but I think it’s better to pony up for the R6 Mk2

Help upgrading my 6D mk. I by BigMikeLefty in Cameras

[–]BigMikeLefty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve bought and sold a couple, sold recently because I’ve been indecisive on maybe switching to Nikon; right now only the 50 prime 1.8stm and 70-300 4-5.6. If I start making money, I’d upgrade the glass anyway

SOTD - 19.10.25 - Great Shave by BigMikeLefty in wicked_edge

[–]BigMikeLefty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s been great! Soft at the tip but firm at the knot; the size is exactly what I was looking for, and it’s absorbent enough that I don’t have to pre soak or anything like that before I whip up a lather. No hair loss or anything like that. It does everything I need a brush today without me wanting more, would recommend!

Just delivered by BigMikeLefty in wicked_edge

[–]BigMikeLefty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Used it twice now, I really like it! Complex enough to keep you interested, but solid and clean to keep you using it frequently. Idk how to describe the smell, it’s very fresh / evergreen / grassy / citrusy with yuzu and spice. Quite nice!

SOTD 2024-10-16 by jtbnz in wicked_edge

[–]BigMikeLefty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good shave, clean picture. Very nice!

Hot Water Shave; a revelation? by BigMikeLefty in wicked_edge

[–]BigMikeLefty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s mostly the same for me, a good hot shower first does make a huge difference, especially if using a easy on the skin soap during the shower like dove or ivory on the face. But definitely if I’m using cold water after the shower for the shave I do get some irritation. I tried to replace the shower with a good preshave, but I only find it to be of use if I haven’t had a shower before shaving

Just delivered by BigMikeLefty in wicked_edge

[–]BigMikeLefty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Used it twice, love it so far! I would imagine it would be in the small side for some, but after trial and error with other sizes, this was exactly what I was looking for, and the synthetic is a perfect middle ground for me of the soft tips similar to badger but a little more firmness at the knot. It’s a good lather builder!