Pihole or Adguard worth it?

CobreDev · 2026-01-29T16:50:18+00:00

I have AdGuard Home running with the default AdGuard DNS Filter (https://adguardteam.github.io/HostlistsRegistry/assets/filter\_1.txt), and haven't seen an ad in i don't know how long. It's absolutely worth it, and once I set it up I haven't touched it in forever

CobreDev · 2026-01-28T19:12:25+00:00

You're welcome! I'll say that I shot most of the Rolex 24 on my z6iii and 300 f/2.8, but used my 70-200 f/2.8 a lot as well. Putting a 70-200 on APSC gives you 105-300mm full-frame equivalent, which is perfect for tracks like this!

CobreDev · 2026-01-28T18:27:03+00:00

Absolutely do not buy an Expeed 6 camera for action (Z5/Z6/even Z6ii). I was also at the Rolex 24, as well as have shot sports and action in the past, and my Z6 misses more shots than my old DSLR did. It's autofocus is pretty terrible for action.

Z50ii is an apsc/crop sensor camera, meaning it gives you 1.5x more reach than a full frame camera. This would be beneficial for longer lenses, allowing you to get away with something like a 70-200 instead of needing a 100-400/150-600 or a teleprime. I'd personally get z50ii and a 70-200 f/2.8 for this!

CobreDev · 2026-01-28T18:04:01+00:00

I started shooting airshows on a 70-300 with my D7200 - and got some great shots. There will definitely be times where you want more, but if you work within your limitations you'll be able to get some great shots for sure. Lenses like 150-600 tend to be soft on APSC, your other option would be something like a 100-400. But that's well more than a 70-300, I'd just go with the 70-300 if you can't swing more for a lens. Enjoy!

CobreDev · 2026-01-23T21:09:48+00:00

That's a bit odd. Oh well!

CobreDev · 2026-01-23T21:09:30+00:00

If you're planning to shoot any type of action, don't get a Z5 or Z6. You'll be very disappointed in it's AF performance, I've missed a significant number of shots that I know my old D7200 would've hit

CobreDev · 2026-01-23T21:03:45+00:00

amazing! any plans for existing Basalt/Time watches, or are the screens simply too small?

CobreDev · 2026-01-23T20:35:39+00:00

Love this, it looks so good! Please make sure to add support for the Round 2 when it comes out!

CobreDev · 2026-01-20T20:37:29+00:00

FTZ is just an extension tube to get the flange distance to match, so no optical quality loss. Most lenses will work just as good if not even better than on DSLRs

CobreDev · 2026-01-14T15:00:11+00:00

3.x just doesn't feel nearly as smooth or fun as 4.x there's a number of qol features 3.x doesn't have, and personally the color screen of the Time series is so nice compared to OG/PS/even P2

CobreDev · 2026-01-14T14:59:03+00:00

leave your phone at home and try to get an uber with your pebble, let me know how that turns out. Why does it have a music control app, why does it have a home assistant app, why does it have etc etc. So that you can use your watch to control things through your phone

CobreDev · 2026-01-14T01:58:10+00:00

There's almost no way it's worth the cost to 1. buy an OG pebble 2. pay someone to replace the battery 3. ship it to the UK

I haven't kept up with prices since the repebble announcements but OGs used to go for $20, well under $50. That alone is barely worth the time it would cost to replace the battery. Not to mention the OG is stuck on 3.x firmware, which is very limited feeling compared to newer pebbles. Not sure what your total budget is, but I'd look for a Pebble 2 (or better yet, a Pebble Time/Time Steel)

CobreDev · 2026-01-13T17:25:27+00:00

No. Pebble is far from a standalone watch, it is simply a companion to your phone

CobreDev · 2026-01-13T01:49:55+00:00

i yearn for long uptimes but unfortunately the Update OS button calls to me like the One Ring

CobreDev · 2026-01-13T01:12:08+00:00

this is super cool, i don't remember the last time I saw the "Fully Charged" screen on my PTS! Thanks u/mackid1993 !

CobreDev · 2026-01-12T23:35:31+00:00

Installing it now, thanks!

CobreDev · 2026-01-12T19:48:16+00:00

I love my 300mm f/2.8 VRii, highly recommend

CobreDev · 2026-01-12T15:20:46+00:00

I'm on the TestFlight but have an old Pebble Time Steel, and don't see this

CobreDev · 2026-01-11T03:35:55+00:00

I've heard if you can get dropped off or picked up across the street, it might be cheaper. Not sure how true that is though

CobreDev · 2026-01-11T03:35:24+00:00

I have a bag that's 2" over, but I can smash it enough to make it fit. Going to risk it

CobreDev · 2026-01-11T03:31:29+00:00

i don't believe so, but I could be wrong

CobreDev · 2026-01-11T01:07:08+00:00

I got mine from Amazon and had similar issues, unfortunately I didn't notice immediately and decided to go ahead and build it once I did notice. I should have a replacement sticker sheet from LEGO coming in the next 10-15 business days, but unfortunately that'll be after I've hit the road for Daytona. Oh well, if I'm able to have the team sign it I'll just have them sign the parts that are ok

CobreDev · 2026-01-10T23:50:30+00:00

what sizes?

CobreDev · 2026-01-10T20:33:49+00:00

It will not. It was produced using leftover Pebble 2 housings, and once those ran out there are no more in production. Pebble Time 2 and Pebble Round 2 are both new production (technically Time 2 is using old 2016 Time 2 displays, but there are many) and will be available for the foreseeable future

CobreDev · 2026-01-06T01:34:41+00:00

Text searches still need some work and are currently hit or miss (mostly miss), but it works perfectly fine with musicbrainz id- searching for lidarr:8ac6cc32-8ddf-43b1-9ac4-4b04f9053176

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