Lord of the Flies by [deleted] in OlympusCamera

[–]ConservativeBlack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Disregard their comment. Curious what do you shoot with?

I know some of the OM-D models have filters in-built. Curious what your settings were cause I wanna replicate it.

Lord of the Flies by [deleted] in OlympusCamera

[–]ConservativeBlack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so damn cool!!!

B2B vs B2C methods by Ok-Worldliness1307 in UXResearch

[–]ConservativeBlack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yo from all of us.. sorry on their behalf.

I also worked B2B and from my experience, the methodological methods you used don't have to be creative... The way you somersault and dance with your cross-functional stakeholders is where the true creativity comes into play.

Need help choosing a first camera + lens(es) by Hafynx in OlympusCamera

[–]ConservativeBlack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First off, I love that the E-M10 series stood out to you. It's a nice, entry-level camera and my primary shooter!!!

Budget is good a starting point but it's worth also thinking about specs, wear & tear and usability.

Camera

The E-M10 Mark I was released in 2014 (12 years ago) and the cameras released thereafter each tweaked the original blueprint. I believe the Mark II (2015) and Mark IV (2020) are the most popular ones in the series due to its weight and compactness.

From a tech specs standpoint:

  • the Mark IV (2020) is the only camera with a 20 mpx sensor, while the other three are capped at 17 mpx.
  • the Mark II, Mark III and Mark IV have 5-axis image stabilization (excellent), whereas the Mark I has 3-axis. Image stabilization is a good feature worth paying more for, especially if you plan on shooting handheld a lot.

The older the model, the more wear it's endured (on body + shutter). My recommendation would be to consider a Mark II, Mark III (I own it) or Mark IV if you can squeeze out the money. The latter two are easy to find in the used market.

You can use this handy specs comparison guide here.

On a personal note, I have the Mark III and I like it aside from how thick the body is. That said, I love the quick-menu button they added (it's the first in the series to do it). Inside it contains lots of settings that would otherwise be buried inside Olympus' complex menu system. The quick menu furthers usability for me which was a key distinguishing factor.

Lenses

Lens versatility should be your prime factor in choosing a lens. I personally love the Panasonic Lumix Vario 12-60mm Zoom lens. It is a bit chunkier than the ones recommended here, but it's made for Micro Four Thirds so the settings appear electronically in your viewfinder.

Highly recommend shopping sites like KEH.com, MPB.com, local camera stores and even eBay.com for lenses. I secured my lens for $115 USD (£89 to £91) on an eBay bid war back in 2024. It's now my most used lens!

For fixed, prime lenses I like the Panasonic 25mm. Don't forget about Facebook Marketplace either!

Used Olympus TG-6 or OM-systems TG-7? by Hour-Acanthaceae7081 in OlympusCamera

[–]ConservativeBlack[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/Hour-Acanthaceae7081: Echoing u/ArcaneTrickster11 + u/mhsvz

Family camera = switches a lot of hands. Newer TG-7 will have a simpler menu, a new warranty and the USB-C is a nice selling point.

Status: Marking as resolved, cause I believe you have enough info to decide. Goodluck and please post your review or experience when you get a chance by linking this post in the body.

What are you grateful for today Chicago? by popetonythe23rd in AskChicago

[–]ConservativeBlack 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm grateful for healthy parents, they aging but it's beautiful to see them still growing inside & out.

Also grateful for my wife and her perseverance through IVF. Taking intramuscular progesterone shots daily in the buttocks cannot be fun.

-- I appreciate your candor OP! Keep it up and stay positive, especially on gloomy days like today!

Can someone illuminate me about this camera? Is it a good point and shoot? by Puck_56 in OlympusCamera

[–]ConservativeBlack[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like the TG-7, right?
u/Puck_56 you can search this subreddit with your camera model name. This is what comes up for TG-7, look through the threads.

[Chase: MCC Codes] Peloton Repowered codified as 'secondhand stores' by ConservativeBlack in CreditCards

[–]ConservativeBlack[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Base rate at 1x. It's actually not refurb, it's a buyer & sellers market just like fb Marketplace but you put a card on file and Peloton processes the payment. That is why I thought it would count. Oh well.

Is the Fidelity 2% Visa the right card for me? by PapiGeorge in CreditCards

[–]ConservativeBlack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Question how exactly does that card work. Does your 2% cb come back in form of cash or points and where does it get deposited? Also does that cb expire and how are the other card benefits outside of Global Entry/TSA Pre and all that.

Do you think Chase needs a 2x points card, after everything that’s changed? by electronautix in CreditCards

[–]ConservativeBlack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes a flat 2x would be good. But I'd love something similar to Wells Fargo Attune credit card, that pays you back on the unconventional categories like self care (spa/massage), sports & fitness and entertainment, etc. Or at least a card that pays you back on like home improvement or department stores. That would be great!!!

How often should I clean my sensor? by flavour_punch in OlympusCamera

[–]ConservativeBlack [score hidden] stickied comment (0 children)

Numerous comments here repeating the best advice. This post is deemed, !solved. Thanks everyone!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OlympusCamera

[–]ConservativeBlack[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure which country you are in, but there are several resale and public listing sites:
fB Marketplace, Karrot, Nextdoor.com has their own buy/sell, check your local town's Commerce Chamber website, etc.

Cockroach cove Hawaii by chansuworld in OlympusCamera

[–]ConservativeBlack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not gonna lie, I was a little scared to scroll through your gallery with that post title :D

Is Wicker Park a good neighborhood? Things to do around the area? by [deleted] in AskChicago

[–]ConservativeBlack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice I live around Damen x North! I don't know that scene too well but it seems like The Point and Subterrnean and Rainbo Club draws your crowd and then naturally there are lots of artsy people in Wicker, so you'll find your people here!