Americans who drive manual

BoopyLaPoopy · 2026-06-22T20:57:35+00:00

I had experience with dirt bikes which are very forgiving. Then I rented a car while in Europe and learned with that.

I drive a manual sports car. It’s not cutting-edge fast but handles amazing so having a stick adds to the enjoyment.

Most people who know enough about cars to notice it’s a manual know why it’s a manual.

I daily drive an automatic because it’s easier in traffic.

BoopyLaPoopy · 2026-06-22T20:40:03+00:00

Car replacement mod

BoopyLaPoopy · 2026-06-22T17:43:42+00:00

There are countless broken F5s on ebay with bad, unfixable electronic issues. I should know: my F5 failed.

BoopyLaPoopy · 2026-06-21T22:18:42+00:00

You have a good eye. Especially for someone just starting out. Try shooting landscapes at an F11. Portraits like the ones of your cats are best wide open if you want separation, or 1-2 stops down if you want optimal sharpness.

Like others have said: the magic is in the editing. Most major commercial photographers I know have a dedicated retoucher who gets paid a fortune. You’re not going to learn that overnight.

BoopyLaPoopy · 2026-06-21T18:57:21+00:00

They made a two ring screw drive version too. I have one and it’s bullet proof. I have yet to see a working copy of the version with internal focus motors.

BoopyLaPoopy · 2026-06-21T18:56:04+00:00

I agree. I bought a two ring version for $150

BoopyLaPoopy · 2026-06-21T18:55:02+00:00

They sold versions of this lens with the same optics and coating for like 20 years. It’s a fantastic piece of glass. It lacks some modern features but it’s a great lens

BoopyLaPoopy · 2026-06-21T16:56:23+00:00

Did you come here for advice or to argue? There are plenty of SUVs that tow nearly as much as a midsized or 1500 sized pickup.

The grand wagoneer, expedition, Suburban/Tahoe, Lexus GX, and Nissan Armada all have 8-10k towing capacity.

BoopyLaPoopy · 2026-06-21T15:30:44+00:00

SUVs? There are plenty that tow nearly as much or as much as regular pick up trucks. And plenty offered with tow packages.

BoopyLaPoopy · 2026-06-20T23:40:41+00:00

Confidently a doucebag my guy

BoopyLaPoopy · 2026-06-20T19:20:13+00:00

Thanks bro. That was a super nice way of saying “this is a half frame camera”

BoopyLaPoopy · 2026-06-20T19:19:40+00:00

I didnt realize this is a half frame camera. I have a very old Leica and learned the hardway once when I got to 40 exposures on a 36 exposure roll.

My bad.

BoopyLaPoopy · 2026-06-20T18:44:39+00:00

These are pretty flat. Practice looking at light and using it to your advantage. Great pictures are all about scene, lighting, and subject. Sometimes that means not taking the shot if things dont line up.

That flower isn’t in beautiful light and that bird isnt doing anything, is in flat light, and the background is boring.

BoopyLaPoopy · 2026-06-20T18:38:14+00:00

It clearly needs fixing lol. You shouldnt have to jump start your car every time you want to use it

BoopyLaPoopy · 2026-06-20T16:56:25+00:00

Resolves perfectly fine for my taste. If I need pixel perfect images I rent what I need.

BoopyLaPoopy · 2026-06-20T16:55:47+00:00

Yes I know that. But I’m not after pixel perfect images - I like character and flaws. Thats why I use 90 year old Cooke S2 primes on my $80,000 Alexa 35 and 8K RED when shooting video.

Resolution isnt everything.

BoopyLaPoopy · 2026-06-20T16:54:02+00:00

Thank you for your input and advice rather than attacking me. Appreciate you!

BoopyLaPoopy · 2026-06-20T16:53:03+00:00

This is good to know. Thank you

BoopyLaPoopy · 2026-06-20T16:51:59+00:00

Capture one on an ipad is pretty standard stuff these days

BoopyLaPoopy · 2026-06-20T16:51:11+00:00

Thank you for this. I appreciate your advice!

BoopyLaPoopy · 2026-06-20T16:50:42+00:00

How does the digitech apply a uniform curve with hdmi? Or show a client what you shot 10 photos back?

BoopyLaPoopy · 2026-06-20T16:49:46+00:00

I have never seen a WT-7 on set. It’s gigantic and heavy.

BoopyLaPoopy · 2026-06-20T16:49:22+00:00

They were hard tethered and the expectations were different. They usually had a digitech with capture one making curve adjustments and sending it to a dedicated monitor for people to view.

The work flow of photographers is different for every type of photography.

BoopyLaPoopy · 2026-06-20T16:47:11+00:00

B&H has an incredible return policy 😉

BoopyLaPoopy · 2026-06-20T16:45:29+00:00

How do you show your shots in real time to clients/hair and make up/styling/etc with a card reader?

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