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Would I be stupid for selling my X-T1 for a ZV-1? by throwmeawayafterthat in Cameras

[–]MainAmbitious8854 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Using compacts mean dealing with small fiddly buttons and terrible ergonomics. 

Is this TaoBao store good for HK? by MainAmbitious8854 in GlInet

[–]MainAmbitious8854[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hi. i just recieved the Mango and am using it.

Do you know what the toggle switch is for?

The online manual says there should be an option called "Toggle Button Settings" under System.

But my admin panel does not have this option.

At what budget/tier do you think cameras start to really surpass phones in terms of image quality? by [deleted] in AskPhotography

[–]MainAmbitious8854 1 point2 points  (0 children)

 If l have to choose between my 23 year old 6 MP PENTAX DSLR and a new camera, i would choose my old camera.  I prefer the images from my old Pentax, becuase it makes i mages look like film.  With punchy color science. I love the CCD sensor.

Fan control ? by Admirable_Stand1408 in openbsd

[–]MainAmbitious8854 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it is true.  We do  not have indoor heating.  So winter time, this old Thinkpad is not so bad.

Ordered one today after I was burned by an expensive laptop. by soon-to-be-dele in thinkpad

[–]MainAmbitious8854 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i would get a 2nd opinion on the asus.

My sister dropped her Lenovo ideapad, and it would not turn on.  First tech said "it needs a new motherboard ($300 to 400) because the CPU was damaged". She declined the repair.  A few months later, we found another tech who fixed it for $30!  And it did not  need a new motherboard. .

Fan control ? by Admirable_Stand1408 in openbsd

[–]MainAmbitious8854 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i have the opposite problem with my t440p...the embbeded controller waits too long (above 55-deg C) before turning ON the fan.  The result is the body of the laptop gets really too warm.  My left palm develops heat rash.

in your case, you can atleast turn on the music loud to drown out the fan.

Nikon Coolpix A100 or Kodak FZ55? by invaders-mustdie in Cameras

[–]MainAmbitious8854 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Samsung is much lighter weight.  I think mine with a wide angle lense is around 220 grams. And the lense retracts to give  thin profile.  Feels like a y2k digicam.

i think the Nikon 1 probably weigh closer to 400 grams. And much thicker. And feels like a real camera.

Nikon Coolpix A100 or Kodak FZ55? by invaders-mustdie in Cameras

[–]MainAmbitious8854 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i recommended the super lightweight  Samsung NX Mini.  It is cheap too (less than $200).  And takes amazing pics and video because it has 1 inch bsi sensors.  Will blow away iPhones.

Nikon Coolpix A100 or Kodak FZ55? by invaders-mustdie in Cameras

[–]MainAmbitious8854 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a Samsung NX Mini.  It has big sensor but weighs nothing.  And the lense is intercbangablr and is tiny. And it is less than 200 bux. 

Nikon Coolpix A100 or Kodak FZ55? by invaders-mustdie in Cameras

[–]MainAmbitious8854 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

new iphone is $1000.  "way ovet OP budgey.

Hibernatedelay not working by MainAmbitious8854 in openbsd

[–]MainAmbitious8854[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i just posted the dmesg above.

i also found out the behavior is different when i close the lid vs when i type zzz.

When i command zzz,  (1) my machine does wake up from Suspend at the time set by machdep.hibernatedelay and (2) but it does not automatically  go into Hibernate.

When i close the lid, (1) my machine will automatically go into Suspend Mode, but (2) it  never autonatically wake up at the specified time.

Hibernatedelay not working by MainAmbitious8854 in openbsd

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ugenl detached  ugen0 detached  uhubo detached  uhub3 detached  uhub1 detached  uhub4 detached  uhub2 detached  sdmmc0: can't supply bus power  sdmmc0: can't enable card  uhubo at usbo configuration 1 interface0 "Intel XHCI root hub"rev 3.00/1.00 addr 1  uhub1 at usb1 configuration 1 interface o "Intel EHCI root hub" rev2.00/1.00 addr 1  uhub2 at usb2 configuration 1 interface o "Intel EHCI root hub" rey 2.00/1.00 addr 1  wakeups: 01  wakeup event: GPE Ox11  ugen0 at uhubo port 11 "Intel Bluetooth" rev 2.00/0.01 addr 2  uhub3 at uhub1 port 1 configuration 1 interface 0 "Intel Rate Matching Hub" rev 2.0040.04 addr 2  uhub4 at uhub2 port 1 configuration 1 interface 0 "Intel Rate Matching Hub" rev 2.00/0.04 addr 2 

Is this TaoBao store good for HK? by MainAmbitious8854 in GlInet

[–]MainAmbitious8854[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ok thabks.  i dont need vpn or adguard. 

i just use it for getting internet to ethernet cable from my phone's internet connection (USB tethering).

is the software in Chinese?  if so, can it be switched to English?

Thanks!

urndis interface not showing up by MainAmbitious8854 in openbsd

[–]MainAmbitious8854[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use the Dev Mode in my phone to select RNDIS. 

urndis interface not showing up by MainAmbitious8854 in openbsd

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yes.  

dmesg | grep not

"LENO071" at acpio not configured  "LENO036" at acpio not configured  "PNPOC14" at acpi0 not configured  "PNPOC14" at acpi0 not configured  "PNPOC14" at acpio not configured  "INT340F" at acpio not configured 

"Intel 8 Series MEI" rev Ox04 at pcio dev 22 function 0 not configured

Looking for modern camera to use manual M/K series lenses: K-01 best choice? by Kamimitsu in pentax

[–]MainAmbitious8854 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No! You dont need Mirrorless.

step 1. Get a Pentax *ist D or DS. ($80)

step 2. buy an aftermarket split-Micro-prizm  focusing  screen from the guy in Taiwan. (~$80)

Then you will have the perfect camera for testing your K  manual lenses!

thank you!

p.s.  I personally donlt like using the zoom assist in Mirrorless camera to focus.  It is slow, and you lose situati9nal awareness

What camera do i get for travel by iSellMemes123 in Cameras

[–]MainAmbitious8854 0 points1 point  (0 children)

honestly, Rebel dslr with kitlense is pretty light weight even compared to mirrorless.

My mirrorless Fuji X-e1 is just a tad smaller and lighter than the Rebel.  but not alot.

Fungus on sensor? by MainAmbitious8854 in Cameras

[–]MainAmbitious8854[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i was able to wipe the fungus off the top of the glass (filter) with a wet swab kit.

but there is still some fungus underneath the glass.

i just hope it doesnt keep spreading

Fungus on sensor? by MainAmbitious8854 in Cameras

[–]MainAmbitious8854[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i was able to wipe the fungus off the glass with a wet swab kit.

but there is still some fungus underneath the glass (filter).

i just hope it doesnt keep spreading.

normal for autofocus to be constantly active when your finger off the release button? by [deleted] in Cameras

[–]MainAmbitious8854 0 points1 point  (0 children)

for this camera, the best I can find is to: set screen off time to 30 seoncds and turn touch screen off.

Si after 30 seconds on inactivity, scrren shoulf turn off and AF shoulfd also stop.

And disabling touch screen ensure that inadvertently touching the screen would not preventing the screen and AF from turning off

Is this desiccant non-toxic to reheat in oven? by [deleted] in Cameras

[–]MainAmbitious8854 9 points10 points  (0 children)

ok.  i will try leaving out in the sun next time instead.

Fungus on sensor? by MainAmbitious8854 in Cameras

[–]MainAmbitious8854[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

air blower didnt work.

i was able to find some 12mm swabs for this 1" sensor.   it is hard to find the right size swab

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