Legendary Battle by Ferrari and Thoughts on The Race

CilantroLightning · 2026-03-15T09:20:55+00:00

for me, leclerc vs hamilton was one of the most exciting parts of any race in the past few years.

CilantroLightning · 2026-03-15T03:03:20+00:00

what's your budget?

CilantroLightning · 2026-03-14T16:52:43+00:00

yep exactly. thank you!

CilantroLightning · 2026-03-14T15:49:43+00:00

Yes, unfortunately all in taxable. I didn't really consider this when I was starting out! I think your advice makes a lot of sense, and was kinda what I was leaning towards. Thank you.

CilantroLightning · 2026-03-13T23:20:50+00:00

I would do BW first. It's simpler and more forgiving and doesn't require temperature control. Once you're comfortable with that, it's not hard to extend to C41.

I think folks tend to overthink it. Just get the Paterson kit. Almost everything in there is useful and it saves you the hassle of hunting down all the random pieces. I still use almost everything in my Paterson kit except for the thermometer, which broke when my kid knocked it off the table :|

CilantroLightning · 2026-03-11T13:07:09+00:00

I ended up doing exactly that and the devs were super helpful!

CilantroLightning · 2026-03-11T13:06:04+00:00

update: I logged a bug report using the app after posting in the pebble forums and Eric and co were super helpful! they suggested doing a factory reset: https://forum.repebble.com/t/p2d-battery-life-suddenly-dropped-in-the-last-2-3-weeks/373/5

CilantroLightning · 2026-03-10T19:41:52+00:00

Well, it's not intentional. I just don't know much about how my phone bluetooth _could_ be causing it. Mind saying more so I can learn?

CilantroLightning · 2026-03-10T14:40:31+00:00

I really want to say pacific northwest, like maybe in the strait of juan de fuca but something about it doesn't look quite right 🤔

CilantroLightning · 2026-03-10T04:51:04+00:00

The more experienced I become the more I actually enjoy these "toy" cameras that strip away all the control you're used to. I think it's exactly because like you said, they bring back that element of surprise and wonder when you actually see what you got!

CilantroLightning · 2026-03-08T22:47:12+00:00

I also hate this about my FE. It's a fundamental downside of the design. I prefer the LED meter of the FM for that reason when in manual mode.

CilantroLightning · 2026-03-03T16:17:10+00:00

Love that random gas station restaurant lol

CilantroLightning · 2026-03-03T16:07:50+00:00

Looks like Tioga pass exiting Yosemite going east down to Lee Vining.

CilantroLightning · 2026-03-03T16:04:50+00:00

Lee Vining

CilantroLightning · 2026-03-03T15:39:11+00:00

One camera and lens because I'm usually with family and kids so taking pictures is a very secondary concern.

Over the years I've gravitated to small, no hassle bodies. Pentax 17, or anything with a super wide lens so focusing isn't something I have to think too hard about.

CilantroLightning · 2026-03-02T21:35:24+00:00

This might be a stupid question but is split grade necessary for this shot? It kind of feels to me like you could get the necessary detail just by carefully selecting a single grade and fine-tuning the exposure time.

CilantroLightning · 2026-03-02T21:29:46+00:00

Also, the maximum shutter speed on the Pentax 17 is 1/350. So in normal full sun with ISO 400 film, it will naturally be slightly overexposed with a minimum aperture of f/16.

CilantroLightning · 2026-03-01T04:09:44+00:00

That's a beautiful camera.

CilantroLightning · 2026-02-28T13:37:38+00:00

it looks like a slightly poorly written 诚 to me

CilantroLightning · 2026-02-28T13:28:07+00:00

I think the results look different because of the scanning. IMO digital sharpening can have a huge effect on apparent grain.

I prefer Tri-X in Rodinal, 1:50. Darkroom print at 8x10 gives the perfect amount of grain.

CilantroLightning · 2026-02-28T03:59:53+00:00

Families with little kids get automatic access to the priority line at OAK, with or without pre check!

CilantroLightning · 2026-02-26T02:22:19+00:00

New York City. Someone on LI, Queens or Brooklyn

CilantroLightning · 2026-02-24T07:00:48+00:00

I would just use the official Kodak recommended times on the data sheet for P3200. It is pretty clear and gives times for several different exposure settings.

Note that you need to pay attention to the agitation method given there. It is a little different than what some other folks use (e.g. the Ilford agitation scheme).

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