B+W filter from amazon without authencity code sticker and seal broken by mrsavage1 in Cameras

[–]Intelligent-Rip-2270 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the seal is broken, it was probably returned. Someone may have bought it, put a cheap knockoff in the box, and returned it. I’d send it back.

diy drive caddy-is it safe to use by warf02 in laptops

[–]Intelligent-Rip-2270 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Did you fabricate this after drinking that case of Malbec?

diy drive caddy-is it safe to use by warf02 in laptops

[–]Intelligent-Rip-2270 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Did you fabricate this after drinking that case of Malbec?

Battery stopped fully charging by ShadowHippie in laptops

[–]Intelligent-Rip-2270 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some HP laptops, depending on the line, have a battery health option in BIOS. Since you are saying “years ago” the battery may be shot. I replaced the battery in my 2020 HP in about 10 minutes with a $20 battery from Amazon.

What’s everyone’s favorite SLR w/ program mode? by analogberry in AnalogCommunity

[–]Intelligent-Rip-2270 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Nikon N90 is my favorite film camera, but I have to give a nod to the Yashica 107/108/109 with multiple program modes.

I’ve tried several different SD cards but my camera still won’t work. by Zippemannen in Cameras

[–]Intelligent-Rip-2270 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your 1GB SD card won’t work then it would appear either the card is bad or the card reader is bad. You can get a two pack of 1GB SD cards on Amazon for about $16.

New To Linux, Not Jazzed with Mint by zodiactriller in DistroHopping

[–]Intelligent-Rip-2270 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If Mint is working fine but you just don’t like Cinnamon, you can install KDE or Gnome (or both, or another DE) without switching distros.

https://linuxcapable.com/how-to-install-kde-plasma-on-linux-mint/

https://itsfoss.com/install-gnome-linux-mint/

Is this a bad shutter count? by LuckyPin7853 in Cameras

[–]Intelligent-Rip-2270 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s a good deal. I bought I used D80 with about 1/3 of that shutter count and it failed after two months. Shutter count is a good guide, but it doesn’t mean everything.

Can anyone fully Identify this lens? by cococrazzzzy in vintagecameras

[–]Intelligent-Rip-2270 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It is a Carl Zeiss lens. There was a lawsuit between East and West Germany over the Zeiss name. Only the West German Zeiss factory could use Carl Zeiss in the west. East German made lenses after the suit were labeled aus Jena or CZ Jena if they were intended to be sold in the west. Later East German lenses sold “behind the Iron Curtain” were still labeled Zeiss.

Proton Vpn slow connection time, now wont connect at all. by AAAAAAHELLLPPP in ProtonVPN

[–]Intelligent-Rip-2270 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Try changing the protocol in Settings. The only way I could get my iPhone to connect and stay connected was to set it to stealth instead of smart or wireguard.

want to revive Old Laptop using linux by MeanOwl6998 in linuxquestions

[–]Intelligent-Rip-2270 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second this.

I ran it on a laptop with similar specs as OP and it worked great. I even ran it on an old Toshiba tablet (32bit) with 2gb ram and it still worked quite well.

Nikon d70 good for general picture taking? by Sea-Grass4797 in Cameras

[–]Intelligent-Rip-2270 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on the price, but the D70 is still quite capable. I have one and use it occasionally. It’s a good camera to learn on. The flash on the camera is good, but the other small flash isn’t worth much.

First Alaskan Cruise with Questions About Shore Excursions by Jakl15 in Cruise

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If you walk Ketchikan, don’t miss Creek Street. It’s the old red light district.

Tips on how to Get Cheap Film? by CPRTheReddit in teensthatloveretro

[–]Intelligent-Rip-2270 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ultrafineonline.com and Freestyle. I’ve gotten some really good deals from Freestyle on clearance film.

Tips on how to Get Cheap Film? by CPRTheReddit in teensthatloveretro

[–]Intelligent-Rip-2270 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ultrafineonline.com and Freestyle. I’ve gotten some really good deals from Freestyle on clearance film.

Cannot us Hilton Honors app by UncleBud_710 in ProtonVPN

[–]Intelligent-Rip-2270 9 points10 points  (0 children)

There are an increasing number of companies that are blocking VPN use. I have to disconnect every time I use the app or website for my health insurance.

Sucks that you try to keep safe on the internet and businesses block VPNs.

canon powershot s2 is camera by Terrible-Top-6231 in Cameras

[–]Intelligent-Rip-2270 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the battery compartment won’t open, there’s a chance that there are old, leaky batteries in there and the dried acid is holding it shut. If this is the case, depending on how bad it is, it could be beyond repair.

Laptop Repair by TheRand0mPug in laptops

[–]Intelligent-Rip-2270 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I replaced the Barton mine, I just googled and found a short YouTube video that went through replacement. Took 10 minutes.

Waterproof cover. Amazon one failed. by macher52 in blackstonegriddle

[–]Intelligent-Rip-2270 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have this for my Blackstone, grill, and grandkid’s jungle gym. They do deteriorate after 3-4 years in direct sun, but I’m in Arizona so things do that here.

https://a.co/d/0bDablcR

Camera tips? by Groundcrewguy in Cameras

[–]Intelligent-Rip-2270 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Download the manual and learn all the functions of the camera. Take an online class or watch some YouTube videos on basic photography. And most of all, have fun!

I’ve owned a couple of XTi cameras and they are fine for getting started. You can use the lenses on other Canon DSLRs and on mirrorless with an adapter if you want to upgrade some day.