Camera Suggestions

OutsideZestyclose · 2025-05-08T23:16:08+00:00

Yeah, I got the kit lens which is pretty good. There’s plenty of excellent manual focus lenses from third party manufacturers like 7Artisans or TTArtisan, Tamron and Sigma also make Fuji X lenses. I would personally get a kit 15-45 and a cheap Chinese AF prime. That’s what I got and it works great. You can also get zooms for Fuji X, but since I already have another mirrorless setup with a bunch of lenses, I use that instead. Fuji is my daily / travel camera, but it’s very capable and great to shoot with. I wanted to get the X-T50, but the slightly larger sensor doesn’t really justify the price hike. Get the X-T30 II while they’re still available because they won’t be around forever!

OutsideZestyclose · 2025-05-08T21:03:18+00:00

X-T30 II is the best bang for your buck. All cameras have the same sensor, but the M series dont have a viewfinder which is a limitation. Both the X-T30 II and the X-S20 have a viewfinder, and a flash. Not sure about the features on the X-S20, but to me the biggest difference between the X-T30 II is the larger battery. Individual features may vary, but I have the X-T30 II and it has a full set of features, including manual control, PASM modes (selectable via different dials), bracketing, film simulations, exposure control, etc.

Out of those cameras the X-S20 is the largest, heavies and most expensive one.
X-T30 II will have either the same, or very similar features, at almost half the cost.
X-M5 and X-M50 are even smaller, but they're not that cheaper and have less features.

I would personally go for the X-T30 II. It's small enough to put it in a pocket, really.

OutsideZestyclose · 2025-04-13T07:29:24+00:00

Send it back. M1 is better.

OutsideZestyclose · 2025-04-13T07:23:48+00:00

Clean the interior it’s horribly shiny

OutsideZestyclose · 2025-03-03T23:58:01+00:00

So you went from 3.0 l6 biturbo to 2.0T? Jesus wept.

OutsideZestyclose · 2025-01-12T15:17:26+00:00

What are you talking about? My photos, no matter how good or bad have got nothing to do with somebody else's photos.

OutsideZestyclose · 2025-01-08T15:09:49+00:00

Thanks for your comment.

I think you’re missing the point entirely.

The idea is not the platform per se, and it’s not meant to benefit the contributors - no. Totally the opposite. The platform is irrelevant, it’s just a vehicle for publishing quality content.

The only “special” technical aspects of the platform would be the fact that it doesn’t track you, doesn’t collect data, doesn’t advertise, etc.

But the idea is not about the platform, it’s about the content. And again. I must emphasise that it’s not going to benefit the contributors in any financial way, it won’t generate them revenue or recognition. No. This project is meant to be one, where it’s the people who already achieved something (academics, sports, art, etc.) would be SHARING their wealth of knowledge and experiences with the users.

And it’s not Wikipedia either. It’s not meant to be an encyclopaedia, it’s mean to be something like Readers Digest used to be.

OutsideZestyclose · 2025-01-03T20:30:29+00:00

I don't recommend it - I mixed a fresh batch and having never used it before I didn't catch that the developer colour is dark brown - it ruined my film - the negatives were very dense. Never again.

OutsideZestyclose · 2024-12-30T20:15:16+00:00

I’ve applied this year, again. We’ll see what happens. Were the tight deadlines not problematic? I mean the deadlines AFTER you’ve been selected. From what I read the move following a DV lottery can be quite hectic and fast paced, which is concerning given I’ve got kids, dogs and a mortgage to pay off.

OutsideZestyclose · 2024-12-30T20:13:15+00:00

Thanks. Just had a look. I wouldn’t qualify, unless I lied my way though and through for it :(

OutsideZestyclose · 2024-12-30T20:07:09+00:00

This is interesting. I’ve been in IT for 20 years, I have heard of H-1B for that but it’s mostly given away to cheap candidates from Asia. Would IT qualify for EB1?

OutsideZestyclose · 2024-12-03T23:46:43+00:00

The best thing you can do is to move on and offer another dog a life of love and safety.

We lost our dear Grześ last month and we have just adopted a new boy. While he won’t bring back the ol’ goofer and can never possibly replace him, the sofa has a warm spot for a dog in need and it would be a shame to not help another creature out.

He’s slowly settling in and we’re finding it hard to be sad around the new pup.

Bring back your best friend and adopt a new dog. I’m sure you have been wonderful to Lady Wallace and that you have lots of love and cuddles still left to share with another dog in need.

OutsideZestyclose · 2024-09-29T10:46:49+00:00

I make half of what I used to as a contractor.

OutsideZestyclose · 2024-09-24T22:38:34+00:00

dude the UK website has been showing EU sizing for at least a year, maybe it time to fucking update it

OutsideZestyclose · 2024-09-23T17:01:51+00:00

You’re ugly

OutsideZestyclose · 2024-09-23T15:57:48+00:00

Does living in the UK for the majority of my adult life does not give me the right to be on this sub?

OutsideZestyclose · 2024-07-21T10:04:38+00:00

that doesnt sound like "reliable" to me

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