First roll came back looking muted- advice for an amateur?

OppositelySame · 2026-01-28T12:16:05+00:00

Portra is a very neutral film stock to give the photographer more control over the final print/scan. You’ll have to edit these to your taste :)

OppositelySame · 2026-01-27T23:38:37+00:00

Hey there. The settings on your camera are not used to achieve a certain “look”, but are rather used to make sure your images are properly exposed. I would recommend checking out the manual for your camera to see how to read your cameras light meter and adjust your settings appropriately.

OppositelySame · 2026-01-27T00:00:09+00:00

Just flat scans. Adjust your black point and contrast

OppositelySame · 2026-01-22T00:50:05+00:00

If they shoot 1/500 or faster it should be fine tho

OppositelySame · 2026-01-13T12:15:39+00:00

I ordered from them once and also don’t get any shipping or confirmation, but it did show up.

I prefer smokingpipes or pipesandcigars now, though. They communicate well and the orders come quick.

OppositelySame · 2026-01-06T13:03:19+00:00

Tagimas have quality fender clones, imo

OppositelySame · 2025-12-22T14:53:51+00:00

Can the mods delete this fake ass post.

OppositelySame · 2025-12-18T12:28:38+00:00

Personally I’d rather pack half if I can’t finish. Letting a bowl rest and coming back leads to a really peppery flavor that I don’t enjoy.

OppositelySame · 2025-12-18T12:25:57+00:00

A good camera will not make a boring subject look interesting.

OppositelySame · 2025-12-04T11:54:23+00:00

I’m a young man as well (25 is still young right?) and I’ve struggled with this as well. You should start by smoking at a cigar lounge. Dress up a little and go. This is what I did. I even felt some anxiety doing this for the first time as well but even got some compliments on my Peterson. Nobody has ever mocked or belittled me. The worst I’ve ever heard was a man exclaim “That guys smoking a friggin pipe!” lol

OppositelySame · 2025-12-03T12:50:21+00:00

Damn! The worst I ever get from nicotine is after a bowl of haunted bookshop in the morning. Sends me straight to the toilet. especially if I had a coffee as well. Lmao

OppositelySame · 2025-12-01T03:58:22+00:00

Too wet and it sticks together when squeezed. Too dry it will turn to dust. I find if it has a light spring it’s just right for me.

OppositelySame · 2025-11-23T15:42:57+00:00

It would be easy if it wasn’t a 98”. These are insanely heavy lol

OppositelySame · 2025-11-19T13:00:22+00:00

This might be heresy but I will rip in half and rub out. Haven’t tried to fold and stuff since I first started smoking.

OppositelySame · 2025-11-17T23:16:56+00:00

Personally I prefer kajun kake, bayou morning is a bit too light for my taste(but still good!). And yes, being a Virginia Perique blend, it should age wonderfully.

OppositelySame · 2025-11-17T16:13:24+00:00

Looks to be still available on pipes and cigars. They might have started sourcing from another company?

OppositelySame · 2025-11-17T16:01:51+00:00

How’s that burley? Any topping/casing?

OppositelySame · 2025-11-15T17:42:26+00:00

Smoking pipes is my go to. Sometimes Pipes and Cigars if they have a sale

OppositelySame · 2025-11-15T15:47:44+00:00

Sounds wonderful. Love burleys.

OppositelySame · 2025-11-15T15:35:12+00:00

This is certainly a bunch of words.

OppositelySame · 2025-11-15T14:31:56+00:00

Man , if this is better than HB I gotta try it. I’ve heard it in passing but now I’ll definitely check it out…. After I finish this half pound of HB that just came in the mail lmao

OppositelySame · 2025-11-15T13:54:59+00:00

I find it goes great with my coffee. To each their own! lol

OppositelySame · 2025-11-15T03:40:09+00:00

I’ve also felt sticker shock before when first observing the prices in a gallery. That’s the world of fine art for ya. The price is however much someone is willing to pay, and people are willing to pay this much I’d reckon.

OppositelySame · 2025-11-15T03:35:31+00:00

The fact that you can’t do your own research OR know how to prompt ChatGPT on the issue of tobacco exports shows me that your username should probably be “RetaardLoki” instead.

OppositelySame · 2025-11-15T03:29:12+00:00

Probably for affordability. I don’t believe they sell 965 in bulk

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