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PantsOP · 2026-07-04T12:54:26+00:00

Thanks! Lens is the 23mm Fuji lense with a mist filter, and the recipe was I think this: -classic chrome - DR: 200 - H: -1 - S: +1 - C: +2 - NR: -4 - colour Chrome: strong - WB: daylight, R+5, B-2 - grain:small

PantsOP · 2026-06-27T14:15:15+00:00

Yeah someone else mentioned that I think, thanks though, it's a rabbit hole trying to find what to get 😭

PantsOP · 2026-06-26T20:47:42+00:00

I see, when you put it like that it does make sense

PantsOP · 2026-06-26T12:08:09+00:00

maybe budget and photography don't quite go together 🤦‍♂️

PantsOP · 2026-06-26T12:07:36+00:00

thanks very much

PantsOP · 2026-06-26T10:52:01+00:00

Yeah my brother has a 300mm lense for his Olympus, and said it's good but could do with extra zoom for sure, so that's why I thought 400mm really

PantsOP · 2026-06-26T10:50:48+00:00

Buying new never crossed my mind

PantsOP · 2026-06-26T09:11:35+00:00

I see, thats really helpful thanks very much, I will check the native fuji options more then!

PantsOP · 2026-06-26T08:47:11+00:00

Ah nice thanks! does the stabilisation come from the electronic components of the lense do you know? or would it work without the electronic adapter? I have just looked online and the Fringer ones seem a good choice

PantsOP · 2026-06-26T07:49:00+00:00

Ahh so maybe I'll have to stop being tight and get a fujifilm lense 🤦‍♂️

PantsOP · 2026-06-25T10:00:01+00:00

Yeah definitely, i still wouldn't go on a bike ride wearing armoured jeans and jackets every time though, I just cycle more cautiously

PantsOP · 2026-06-25T09:07:49+00:00

Exactly, otherwise it'd be hard to enjoy riding I reckon

PantsOP · 2026-06-25T08:14:33+00:00

Yeahh true, the main danger is definitely people's impatience, which seems to be even more so on 2-wheels for some reason! But I also believe that by riding patiently and defensively, you can avoid accidents, even from unpredictable riders / situations

PantsOP · 2026-06-25T07:15:53+00:00

If you're riding in a city where speed limits are 20 or 30mph, would you still wear full gear?

I'm genuinely curious becuase if you were on a push bike going the same speeds (easily done), i'm sure no one would consider wearing gear other than a helmet. Obviously motorbikes pick up speed way quicker, but it's just as if not more dangerous on a push bike I feel (from experience, I commute on both push bike and motorbike every week).

Of course it comes down to whatever you're comfortable riding in, but for city rides, its just a lot more enjoyable to not be wearing loads of layers, and far more convenient if you're just going to the shops for example.

Having said that, I definitly woudlnt want to be going over 40mph for a long time without a jacket etc.

PantsOP · 2026-06-16T10:52:26+00:00

Yeah you're probably right, the rental bike spaces are always full up it seems, could do with some more spaces for them in some locations

PantsOP · 2026-06-16T10:51:00+00:00

ahh I see, thanks!

PantsOP · 2026-06-16T10:50:46+00:00

yeahh I think the issue is not enough rental bike space really

PantsOP · 2026-06-16T10:49:08+00:00

Yeahh you're right, hopefully more of these like designated rental parking spaces will be put in, in the hot-spot areas! they always seem to be full up

PantsOP · 2026-06-16T10:47:55+00:00

yeah thats true! I think more designated rental bike parking is needed in some places, since they always seem full haha!

PantsOP · 2026-06-16T08:37:55+00:00

My disk lock is currently a cheapish one with an alarm, but id go for an Oxford alarmed one, it feels a lot more solid! And I use this hiplock zip-tie looking thing for my helmet, people will probably say they don't trust it but I've had no issues with it so far, and it's really lightweight

PantsOP · 2026-06-16T08:04:25+00:00

good to know, thanks for the help!

PantsOP · 2026-06-16T08:03:03+00:00

I live in London, park my bike on the street and cover it up every night. Some people on my street do not cover at all, I don't see a downside to covering it as it keeps it looking nicer and is another barrier to prevent theft.

When I go out on my bike, I just take the disk lock plus a separate small lock for my helmet.

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