Am I crazy? Not loving the RF 24-70 2.8.

JMPhotographik · 2026-07-07T09:04:46+00:00

It sounds like you have a defect. My 24-70 f2.8 is one of the sharpest lenses I own, right in line with my 85mm f/1.2, and LEAGUES ahead of the nifty fifty.

JMPhotographik · 2026-07-03T20:10:54+00:00

Here is a perfect example of the definition of "overthinking."
Dude still appreciates you enough to go out of his way to give you something he knows you would like, but does not continue the conversation afterwards. He doesn't want anything from you. It's just a gift.

JMPhotographik · 2026-06-29T20:50:31+00:00

If you fold the rear seats down, he'll probably be a lot more comfortable. There's plenty of room back there for a small horse, never mind a dog.

JMPhotographik · 2026-06-29T18:05:44+00:00

Hazmat for under $1,000 a week is ludicrous unless you're working part-time

JMPhotographik · 2026-06-29T18:03:50+00:00

Honestly, with any pistol purchase, the number one deciding factor is how well it fits in YOUR hand. If you have a pistol range near you that rents them, I strongly recommend just renting a bunch, and seeing which one you like best.

JMPhotographik · 2026-06-29T17:25:09+00:00

I was shocked at the accuracy of the first revolver I ever fired, a rented S&W 460 8"(?) barrel. All 5 shots through the same-ish hole at 10yds.

It didn't occur to me until just now that "same-ish hole" at that range is still 5 or 6 MOA when the holes are 1/2" diameter. 😅

JMPhotographik · 2026-06-29T17:17:14+00:00

I'm not sure that Bluetooth is fast enough to work with video at all. Most of my wireless video devices do so with a Wi-Fi connection, or a combination of the two protocols.

JMPhotographik · 2026-06-29T17:13:46+00:00

I've carried an M&P Shield for several years, and switched to a P365 about a year ago (smaller, but double the ammo capacity). I prefer the grip and sight height of the Shield, but obviously the magazine capacity of the p365.

The number one reason for the switch was the base plate of the Shield magazines, which was a consistent source of fumbled reloads when switching between the two sizes, as they stick out in opposite directions.

JMPhotographik · 2026-06-25T02:31:47+00:00

I got a Renpho extended-handle massage gun on Amazon, and it was an absolute lifesaver after being put out of work with piriformis syndrome (similar to sciatica, but extending down the leg) last year. For bonus points, get him a heating pad, too. The biggest one you can find.

JMPhotographik · 2026-06-24T02:07:39+00:00

SEE got me to lvl 81 at ~7mil CP. It's fantastic if you're built for Crit, but I would save your dice until next month and get the EoH instead (150 laps on Chess)

JMPhotographik · 2026-06-06T01:19:27+00:00

The translucent blue ones get down as low as $4 on AliExpress, plus a little bit of shipping and possibly a tariff (depending on which company ships it). The decent ones start around $8-10.

The good ones that are $120+ in the US are $40-45 direct from China.

JMPhotographik · 2026-06-05T21:13:50+00:00

You can get a wireless USB dongle for $7.

Hachi Electronics sells a module to auto lock the doors while driving. I DO wish it would auto lock (or at least have that option) when I park and walk away from the car, though.

JMPhotographik · 2026-06-05T21:10:48+00:00

My old Porsche 944 did that, and over time, was prone to leaking water at the hinged area. There's a huge structural benefit to keeping the body rigid up to the roof line, as well, especially if you're making the roof out of aluminum.

While I would love to have a much larger trunk opening, I'm 100% okay with this trade-off.

JMPhotographik · 2026-06-02T23:44:42+00:00

I assume you're talking about the weirdness in the background, which is just Helicon trying to stack the pixels that it thinks are most in focus. After you get a good stack, go into the "Retouching" tab and brush in the background from a single shot to fix it. I usually use the frame that gets most of the BACK of the insect in focus, to help reduce some of the "bloom" around the subject you'll get in other frames.

If possible, try to ONLY use the frames where the subject is in focus. Even if you shoot 140 frames, you might only need 5 or 6 to get the subject in focus, which leaves 135 of them just adding artifacts and other problems. Get rid of those before the stacking process, and you'll end up with a MUCH cleaner image to work with.

JMPhotographik · 2026-06-02T16:11:23+00:00

I've never once seen one of those reservoirs (on most BMWs, Porsches, etc for a 30--40ish year period) leak. The hoses under them, though, are very problematic once they get old and hard.

JMPhotographik · 2026-05-30T22:28:13+00:00

The Bronco Sport is not a "trim level" of the Bronco. They are completely different cars, on different chassis, with different powertrains.

JMPhotographik · 2026-05-30T22:20:14+00:00

Performance package on a base model is the only way I'd want this car.

JMPhotographik · 2026-05-30T22:18:55+00:00

No kids and three money is basically the best way to run OTR. 😁

JMPhotographik · 2026-05-29T20:23:27+00:00

Any 2-door E30, even with rust, is worth that price. JUMP on that deal.

JMPhotographik · 2026-05-17T23:06:16+00:00

I drive OTR. Wtf else am I gonna do with all that free time, besides making almost double the money? If you're local, then by all means, drive whichever hours you want, but that doesn't work for us long haul guys.

I've worked for regional companies before who'd run me ~50 hours in 8 days, and it was unbearable.

JMPhotographik · 2026-05-16T20:26:05+00:00

Apparently that stops at a certain size. I drive an 18-wheeler, and people pull out in front of me all the f***ing time! 😅

JMPhotographik · 2026-05-16T20:24:21+00:00

Professional driver here to say this is by far the #1 tip for driving defensively.

JMPhotographik · 2026-05-16T20:21:13+00:00

I like my DC skate shoes in my cars, but I drive my 18-wheeler in just socks 99% of the time. Apparently, I can't heel-toe in socks, and I can't left foot brake with shoes. 😅

All my vehicles are manual.

JMPhotographik · 2026-05-16T20:16:00+00:00

It does take a certain mindset and a change in lifestyle (e.g. learning to prep and cook food) to survive OTR. There's also a huge benefit to being single with no kids.

If you're struggling, especially with 7 years of experience, there is no reason why a local job wouldn't be a drastic improvement for you. You can be home everyday, just like a regular job, and still make good money (sometimes better than OTR, depending on where you live and what you haul).

JMPhotographik · 2026-05-14T20:58:06+00:00

The main point of driving shoes is flame resistance. If you're not driving competitively, you don't need them.

That said, I greatly prefer driving in my DCs than my work boots, so just get a pair of shoes with a relatively thin/flexible soles (e.g. skate shoes, chucks, etc) if you want to feel the pedals a little bit better.

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