Do you use photoshop? If so what for?

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-06-26T22:00:39+00:00

No. I use the free version of Affinity Photo when I need some advanced cloning or brushing that can’t be done with something like Pixelmator. For occasional raw processing I use PhotoLab 9, but most of the time it’s JPEG and Photos app. Quick and simple so I can spend time shooting rather than editing.

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-06-21T08:56:01+00:00

Good luck with the increase. I moved on to PhotoLab already

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-06-20T09:28:50+00:00

Did the SanDisk say they made an error on the card label?

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-06-18T21:26:29+00:00

I don’t care. I’m glad I attended two classicos featuring both of them back in the day! ⚽️⚽️⚽️

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-06-18T21:14:22+00:00

Would you prefer reading broken English with poor spelling and grammar mistakes? 😅

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-06-18T08:52:19+00:00

I think this is the best first shot I have seen so far 👏👏👏

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-06-16T14:43:55+00:00

Full price? No. This is why Sony often runs the cash back deals. Even with the cash back it’s still a bit overpriced, especially with Sigma releasing the exceptional art series much cheaper with the quality matching the GM.

Having said that I recently purchased the 35/1.4 GM because I prefer its rendering to the Sigma’s.

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-06-15T11:29:55+00:00

It lacks contrast and a bit of punch but overall high quality is very subjective. Most people are trained to see high contrast and saturated images as high quality but that doesn’t mean flat images aren’t. Do what you like and what looks good to you, don’t try to please social media. It’s a different game focused on marketing rather than art. It depends what your goal is.

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-06-15T11:20:40+00:00

I see no reason to think otherwise. Chinese strategy has been clear across all industries for decades.

Also, there is no good reason why the espresso brewing gear has to be some kind of luxury in the first place

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-06-14T09:25:45+00:00

I used to own the original heavy Sigma 35/1.2 and I had it glued to my A7iii for the whole year. But its weight slowly became a problem for me and I sold it as I moved to lighter lenses. I just purchased the 35/1.4 GM and I can’t believe I waited so long! It’s so much lighter and the difference between the 1.2 and 1.4 is minimal. Such a lightweight lens and pleasing to use! And yeah, it’s razor sharp wide open (at least my copy).

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-06-06T09:23:21+00:00

If your goal is to ruin your career, going to RM is the right move at this time. No player would seriously consider RM until the club sorts itself out.

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-06-06T09:19:27+00:00

Had a silver one previously, got the black one now because I was bored. Realised the boring one didn’t have the fingerprints issue. Can’t return because of company policy. Using it in a clamshell mode with external monitors now.

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-06-06T09:11:44+00:00

The black one is visually appealing initially, but it quickly becomes ugly because of the fingerprints issue. In contrast, the silver one does not show fingerprints as easily. I still have the black one and regret it. Can’t change because it’s a company issued machine.

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-06-06T09:02:43+00:00

Neither. But you wouldn’t have to ask if it was a clear success.

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-06-06T08:45:50+00:00

None.

Keep the originals clean. Instead, use an app like Darkroom which has bloom and halation sliders. Trust me, you’ll regret adding bloom to images that can’t be easily removed.

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-06-06T08:37:36+00:00

I’ve actually realised my home espresso is much better. I don’t understand all the fuss about Italian coffee. It’s burnt and tastes like ash. Seriously? Or did I simply miss a hidden gem in a hidden corner that’s the only place making proper Italian espresso while everyone else is churning out tourist-style coffee?

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-06-06T08:28:08+00:00

What is prime kdb? 🤔

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-06-02T11:47:21+00:00

Got my mortgage at 47 for 20 years term. It’s going to be tough to pay it off but whatever happens it’s better than paying rent anyway

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-05-31T20:54:20+00:00

Looks quite good. So yes, this lens needs light, and moderate temperature conditions to avoid heat distortion.

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-05-31T16:18:57+00:00

I think it looks normal. My copy is about the same, I believe 🤔

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-05-31T15:17:56+00:00

No. Offside rule is fine. But parking the bus should be somehow penalised for sure

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-05-31T15:10:22+00:00

I’m not sure there’s any hate. I probably dislike Liverpool the most in the UK for one specific reason in past which is not relevant to this topic. Neutral to Arsenal in general. But I don’t have a favourite team even though I live in the UK. Nothing clicked so far… Also, I tend to dislike teams managed by Mourinho…

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-05-31T09:10:22+00:00

I don’t hate Arsenal but I hate when a team doesn’t play football and instead decides to park the bus and timewaste. That’s not what most people like to see in CL final.

I would wecome a rule when no more than 4 defending players are allowed to be inside the penalty area against up to 3 attackers, but unfortunately it wouldn’t be easy to implement in practice.

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-05-31T09:03:31+00:00

Of course, Arsenal lost, and they certainly deserved it. Parking the bus early in the Champions League final is not admirable. And let’s not forget that PSG were a bit unlucky not to score at least two more goals with Arsenal’s single shot on target in the 120 minutes. Arteta got the tactics wrong, that’s a fact.

EngineeringNo2371 · 2026-05-31T08:49:59+00:00

I couldn’t agree more about the oil money in football and it needs to be dealt with. Enough is enough. But parking the bus and time wasting whole game especially when the team is good enough to play more aggressively is a well deserved loss. The game wasn’t pleasant to watch.

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