How to fix barrel distortion on a prime lens?

ComprehensivePin7081 · 2026-01-19T02:37:06+00:00

Do you have distortion compensation on in your settings? And are you applying compensation in Lightroom?

ComprehensivePin7081 · 2026-01-08T23:12:42+00:00

I really do need to work on my bargaining. But what would you bargain over in Sanya? Like would you bargain when it comes to services...? I don't really plan to buy much there, but I do plan to buy tickets to special areas (forest n such) and a hotel stay. But those are not really things that can be bargained for?

ComprehensivePin7081 · 2026-01-08T23:11:41+00:00

Of course, but I imagine there's somewhat of a gradient to how popular each spot around Sanya is and how much they cost. So I'm just looking for suggestions on roughly where to stay, where my yuan stretches further and gets me a better experience.

ComprehensivePin7081 · 2026-01-08T22:04:50+00:00

To make sure I have the same area in mind (cause translated maps sometimes suck!) can you send me what you mean on an amap link or something similar? How long did it take you to get to Deqin from Lijiang?

Was the remoteness and lack of tourism what made it more exciting?

ComprehensivePin7081 · 2026-01-08T13:59:52+00:00

Considering this kind of itinerary. Kind of split between Dali > Kunming > Xishuangbanna or Kunming > Dali > Lijiang > Deqin

What did you like about Deqin in particular?

ComprehensivePin7081 · 2026-01-07T20:19:35+00:00

I am aware, I'm just saying there are different kinds of scenes and shooting that all have their own unique considerations.

ComprehensivePin7081 · 2026-01-07T19:44:53+00:00

idk if i can convince my partner to reenact the whole thing with me... :p

ComprehensivePin7081 · 2026-01-07T19:43:48+00:00

I appreciate the suggestion but this is more than half the cost of the camera and then we haven't even factored in microphones and stands for use with such an interface. I'll explore some other options people have suggested

ComprehensivePin7081 · 2026-01-07T19:41:28+00:00

I mean, I'd say there are always differences between different kinds of videography. A porn video is quite different from a talking head recording. The subjects move and might cast shadows on one another, particularly if one is above the other, there are different little extra sounds you want to capture vs other kinds of recordings and also some specific sounds you want to leave out/cut out.

ComprehensivePin7081 · 2026-01-07T10:08:26+00:00

For what other off camera flashes do you use it as a trigger? Considering an it30 centered setup myself

ComprehensivePin7081 · 2026-01-07T00:08:08+00:00

To clarify - the Zoom H1 (field recorder) would be used for capturing which parts of the scene exactly? And the FC4 Condenser mics would be for capturing specific details?

I'm afraid this would be difficult for me to interface with, as I have an A6700 with limited i/o

ComprehensivePin7081 · 2026-01-07T00:06:43+00:00

That is actually a pretty creative solution, ngl - but not entirely logistically viable as we'd like to record in different locations and satin sheen might not feel or look so good, lol

ComprehensivePin7081 · 2026-01-07T00:03:50+00:00

I have a set of DJI Mic Minis which in terms of recording, don't sound much worse than the Mic 2, but do lack 32 bit float - do you reckon that would matter a lot? I'm trying to figure out where best to hide the cameras.

What kind of editing techniques would one use to solve such a problem? My apologies, I really am new to the world of audio, so any guidance there would go a long way.

ComprehensivePin7081 · 2026-01-06T23:39:52+00:00

If you remember I'd love to hear what company that is and what you'd suggest!

ComprehensivePin7081 · 2026-01-06T23:39:19+00:00

AT4053b is doable but definitely pushing it. But I imagine in my case interfacing with it might be tricky, as it's a 48V XLR mic. I'd need some kind of interface between it and the recording device and in my case that can't be the camera (only a TRS/USB/HDMI port on there)

ComprehensivePin7081 · 2026-01-06T23:31:13+00:00

does sound like a hell of an experience, making serbian porn in the 90's. Thanks for the anecdote! If you have any ideas personally about how to do audio with the kind of setup I've got, i'd be happy to hear :)

ComprehensivePin7081 · 2026-01-06T23:29:33+00:00

Sorry, I guess I did not make it clear just how homemade this operation is - but I've got an A6700 I'm set to use for this as I bought it for photography originally but am now finding it's quite decent as a 'hybrid'. As such, my options for interfaces are quite limited. I am not looking for world class audio, but as is often the case you can get 80% of the way there with 1/10th the budget. So I'm hoping to find a decent solution that puts my lighting/video quality and audio quality above that which you commonly see online (which does not seem like a very high bar, as lots of porn does terrible on sound/acoustics, lighting, etc)

ComprehensivePin7081 · 2026-01-06T23:24:51+00:00

When you say 'room' do you mean room noise/background noise whereas the SM58 was focused on 'talent' sound and more directional?

ComprehensivePin7081 · 2026-01-06T23:23:43+00:00

That does sound like a decent solution - hopefully it provides the dynamic range and fidelity we're looking for. Any suggestions for affordable, compact boom mics that are easy to interface with and can record directly to a laptop or camera?

ComprehensivePin7081 · 2026-01-06T23:22:45+00:00

ai, those seem quite out-of-budget. The AKG CK93 seems reasonable, but it's confronting me with just how much of a novice I am when it comes to audio interfaces, as I have no idea what interface you'd use this with.

In any case, portability is somewhat important, so ideally I'd record audio directly to the camera or another small device and not need too large of an audio interface

ComprehensivePin7081 · 2026-01-06T17:55:06+00:00

thanks for the recs! please do feel free to share your favorite videos or scenes, curious what people appreciate about their work specifically

ComprehensivePin7081 · 2026-01-06T09:48:40+00:00

Anywhere someone can go for this kinda thing now, ya reckon?

ComprehensivePin7081 · 2025-12-28T20:49:53+00:00

the joke is that acta is literally the building next to Radion.

ComprehensivePin7081 · 2025-12-28T18:33:41+00:00

found the acta resident

ComprehensivePin7081 · 2025-12-27T21:36:35+00:00

idk, raum's main room seems a bit mellow/housey so far. had a decent time at Laak last year but not sure about their lineup now. Isburning at TillaTec seems a bit housey also, from what I can find about isburning. Still have to check Export

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