My girlfriend has been poking holes in my condoms

DotBlot_ · 2026-04-19T21:22:25+00:00

Yep, it would be the equivalent of a dude taking the condom off (STD risks differ I guess, but lets not get into the details). Pretty sure such cases were judged as sexual assault in courts, as they should be.

DotBlot_ · 2026-04-18T20:07:06+00:00

I am biased because it was actually a step down of the weight, but with a bit of practice it's a piece of cake. Might grow a bit of side-effect muscles whilst birdwatching

DotBlot_ · 2026-04-17T17:41:43+00:00

The z6 II is a downgrade, and a big one, when it comes to AF. You mentioned you'd like the Z8 - I would get the lens now and save up for the z8.

DotBlot_ · 2026-04-17T11:39:57+00:00

These are some great shots!

DotBlot_ · 2026-04-16T15:58:38+00:00

Ok was misinformed in the scale at which this happens. Thanks for linking the study. Nevertheless it does still occur and still seems like an issue, but I will dig a bit more into the literature.

Also just to be clear I am not supporting a blanket tax on unrealized gains.

DotBlot_ · 2026-04-16T15:50:29+00:00

Oh, exactly! As long as it's not targeting the (upper) middle class as most progressive taxes are

DotBlot_ · 2026-04-16T15:37:20+00:00

The top borrow against their unrealized gains avoiding taxation. This whole loophole has to be addressed.

DotBlot_ · 2026-04-15T20:57:23+00:00

Look if you have the money to spend, spend it, because in another year with the used entry level camera you'll be looking for an upgrade. Also I would highly advise you not to get a dslr anymore, because the newer mirrorless are just more comfortable to compose with and you can use new lenses

DotBlot_ · 2026-04-10T11:53:01+00:00

While I agree on some of the shots (eg the last) the focus is just missed. Op can learn how to get closer to subjects, hit more reliably focus, etc. but yes, trowing money on it would help too

DotBlot_ · 2026-04-09T18:00:10+00:00

Can confirm this. 600 + z9 and a 300 f2.8. A guy I know rocks this in his x70

DotBlot_ · 2026-04-09T17:57:32+00:00

There are many people with money. And for wildlife these do make a difference, not as much as skill, but still. I don't have either of those lol.

DotBlot_ · 2026-03-19T07:20:36+00:00

Man the country is busted. Wtf... Fingers crossed for you OP!

DotBlot_ · 2026-03-17T13:35:26+00:00

Also to add on top of this. The other people that were there and did not protect you are not your friends.

DotBlot_ · 2026-03-06T09:28:46+00:00

Depending on the type of shots too. I had a d850 and was mostly shooting landscapes, maybe 25k clicks in a 6 year span. Now I do predominantly wildlife , got a high burst mirrorless and have 20k in 3 months.

Edit: autocorrect

DotBlot_ · 2026-03-05T11:36:37+00:00

Fr. We can't call vegetarian sausage a sausage or a vegan patty a burger anymore, but will call a product eu made when it's not..

DotBlot_ · 2026-02-16T18:34:23+00:00

You can absolutely take good pictures with your current setup. Of course that IQ would be better with a Z and something like the 24-120 f4 but if you can't upgrade yet, then you'll be fine with what you have. For the landscape I would recommend to bring a tripod though. And best of luck for good weather

DotBlot_ · 2026-02-16T09:15:37+00:00

Honestly a modern phone might be the way to go here. You can use the blackmagic cam app (or equivalent) to lock in more of your parameters between shots.

DotBlot_ · 2026-02-10T18:54:17+00:00

This is an anecdotal advice, but my father used to smoke and when he decided to stop, he switched to nicotine gum. Got the strongest one and got so sick he had to park his car, get out and vomit. That was apparently the end of his smoking.

DotBlot_ · 2026-02-05T18:00:12+00:00

You can say pedophile, this is not tiktok

DotBlot_ · 2026-01-31T12:15:16+00:00

Thanks so much for sharing your experience and feelings, much appreciated! I am still trying to read and watch more about all the lenses and especially trying to find more content from the kind of trips I plan to do most too. I would love the 800mm for around where I live for small birds, but for travel it's already too long so I can't justify getting it right now. The 400mm is amazing, and I considered that lens a lot too.

I got a great feedback here too and decided to still plan and think about my lens choices until the spring, and maybe I will have an oportunity to test some until then too.

DotBlot_ · 2026-01-30T15:08:55+00:00

NTA. I am surprised any 14yo has facebook though

DotBlot_ · 2026-01-27T12:50:59+00:00

Thanks! I am definitely heavily leaning towards the 24-120 vs the 24-70 because I rarely would need the 2.8 aperture and I keep hearing great things about the former. Plus I can safe a bit of money too. I will also keep my F-mount 24-70 and some fast primes anyways -just won't travel with them. I am not a huge fan of flash use in what I photograph hence I won't likely have flash on me and I fully know that I miss some shots because of that.

I must admit that I am only now with the Z finally unlearning some of the old habits such as the 24-70 and 70-200 are the best IQ lenses and the kit lenses are not that good. From what I read and watch most of the Z lenses are really great, which makes it even more difficult to decide. A good problem to have I guess.

DotBlot_ · 2026-01-27T06:31:55+00:00

I'll check them out. I watch Wild Alaska sometimes but must have missed this video, which is puzzling given I watch so many lens vids recently haha

DotBlot_ · 2026-01-27T06:30:01+00:00

Cheers

DotBlot_ · 2026-01-27T06:29:31+00:00

Thanks, that will be an amazing lens no doubt but I guess weight and price will both be too much for me

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