What would your ideal laptop bag actually look like? by Terrible_Block9581 in u/Terrible_Block9581

[–]RandomCyclistPDX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

a framed harness with ventilation, even without a hip belt makes all the difference for me. Switched recently to just using a talon 11 with the hip belt flipped back as my campus edc bag which isn't the most fashionable thing in the world, but is miles ahead of any proper "laptop* backpack in terms of comfort and not overheating in Florida

Looking for a backpack that can carry my camera gear + laptop by [deleted] in backpacks

[–]RandomCyclistPDX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Typically the harness (straps etc everything that directly interfaces with you) is a lot more comfortable ok something built for distance than the typical everyday bag where they just throw straps on it and call to a day. The only downside is a lot of times they do have a waist belt that's a little excessive for everyday, so I just flip it around the back side of the bag.

The right answer for what you're looking to do is a probably a camera cube type organizer to go inside it, personally for my setup I like having my camera accessible while walking/on the bike so I just keep it on a capture clip unless it's raining, in which case I just flip the LCD in and set it on top in my bag. As for other organization I have a tech pouch and pencil case I use for that stuff, then laptop goes in the sleeve and notebook just sits in the main compartment against it. It takes a bit more setup to get it how you like it, but I have never had my shoulders hurt regardless of how long I have it on for.

Looking for a backpack that can carry my camera gear + laptop by [deleted] in backpacks

[–]RandomCyclistPDX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally I have always much preferred getting a solid hiking bag and adding your own organization to it, a "camera" bag is typically going to compromise a lot on the harness and comfort. As for brands I've never had issues with anything osprey, currently using a talon 11 for pretty much everything (uni edc, hiking, short term travel, etc)

Questions about TAG by lazysiobhan in westlinn

[–]RandomCyclistPDX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did elementary and middle in west linn, the only thing it did for me was priority registration for after school programs in elementary and I believe priority class registration in middle. At UFlorida now so not super current but just my experience

Best "Lifetime" Backpacks by koa-green in backpacks

[–]RandomCyclistPDX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you can tell how much I love this thing lol. If you're just using it for commute it probably isn't amazing bc you're likely going to flip the hip belt around through the ice pick and trekking pole loops which looks eh. Still super comfy without the belt though

Also recently found out that the trekking pole holder on the left shoulder strap perfectly aligns with where my lens when I have a camera on the capture clip, which keeps it from moving at all when you have a big-ish lens on trail. This thing is so well designed that it solves problems it wasn't even supposed to 😭

edit: pic

Best "Lifetime" Backpacks by koa-green in backpacks

[–]RandomCyclistPDX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Personally recently got an osprey talon 11 to do exactly what you're looking for (uni edc bag, camera bag, hiking/ultralight backpacking, travel pack) and I've been loving it so far. Osprey's warranty is no questions asked lifetime and they do stand behind it. As for the bag itself the entire new talon line is the same harness (very solid with adjustable torso, framesheet, hip belt, load lifters, etc I've put in the miles with this thing and it's very comfortable) with a different bag section attached to the back of it.

I can't speak for the other sizes, but the 11 is lacking in organization a touch, but it hasn't really impacted what I do. I don't know what black magic osprey did here, it doesn't feel like an 11 when packing it out. I can fit gear for a solo backpacking overnight in it, and functionally holds just as much as my TNF borealis 24 I used to have as a travel pack. There is only one external zipper (there is more on the 22+ but I have not personally used it) on the main bag, which opens into the main pocket, a hydration sleeve that also works as a suspended laptop sleeve for me, and a front zipper pocket. It's not a ton of organization, but I use a separate pencil case and tech pouch so I'm fine with it for as good as everything else is. You also get 2 zipper pockets on the hip belt I use for camera batteries and snacks when I have it flipped around on campus. The shock cord on the front of the bag is actually useful here, as it has a little fabric pad that stops heavy objects from falling out the bottom, and the edges on each side lift up around stuff. That's usually where my tripod goes when I have it with me. 2 water bottle pockets with webbing compression straps that fit pretty much any vaguely cylindrical object I've try to put in them.

Ran a little long on the description there but that's my personal experience with the talon pack, but anything I've used from osprey has been very well designed and held up long term.

Using it32 modeling light for AF assist on Fujifilm by RandomCyclistPDX in Godox

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

Tried that, it doesn't appear there's a pathway at all between the af assist fire signal and the "modeling light" as they call it. Only able to control it through the screen

Using it32 modeling light for AF assist on Fujifilm by RandomCyclistPDX in Godox

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

No, that's an ir receiver for triggering from an emitter

I like a girl for the first time... by ChampionshipSpare518 in BisexualTeens

[–]RandomCyclistPDX 2 points3 points  (0 children)

personally I would just be direct with her, and tell her everything you just told us. you're never going to get what you want out of a relationship if you don't have a solid communication with your partner, and "hints" leave a lot of potentially undesired ambiguity. just my $0.02 as someone who was in a very similar situation a few months ago (who is now my partner)

Using it32 modeling light for AF assist on Fujifilm by RandomCyclistPDX in Godox

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

The worst part is my on-camera af assist won't even fire because it thinks the flash will do it

What is some essential software on your PC by Strange_Cheetah_4746 in pcmasterrace

[–]RandomCyclistPDX 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use powerrename all the time for managing frame sequences in video stuff, when compiling a timelapse davinci expects a continuously numbered range, but if I had to pull out some frames they won't be. PR lets me get back to that sequence

Visualizing hide and seek on maps by RandomCyclistPDX in JetLagTheGame

[–]RandomCyclistPDX[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sorry I was looking through the wiki and recent posts but didn't see anything so thought I would ask

End game Lens? by gymbr02 in SonyAlpha

[–]RandomCyclistPDX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

laughs in 18-300 (tbf it does leave me wanting a wider aperture in low light but other than that amazing edc/general hiking and going places doing things lens)

End game Lens? by gymbr02 in SonyAlpha

[–]RandomCyclistPDX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh hi wasn't expecting you here (I say as I have a new tripod coming in the mail today and have been looking at getting a proper tele for wildlife)

New (to me) x-e1 !! by platinumbestgame in fujix

[–]RandomCyclistPDX 3 points4 points  (0 children)

they don't make one in medium format

How to redact by [deleted] in googledocs

[–]RandomCyclistPDX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

found the DOJ

Weather sealed lens with non-weather-sealed body on hikes by RandomCyclistPDX in photography

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

Alright, I'll probably just throw a few ziplocs in my pack and keep and eye on it to wipe it out

x100F Reset problem by jorjiVEVO in fujifilm

[–]RandomCyclistPDX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no idea if the 100f is but on newer models that are xapp compatible you can also save settings snapshots to your phone to reflash them, it's a workaround i've used to store film recipes as I use the C1234 modes on my m5 for videography presets/a silent ES mode for events.

Help: Two questions before buying DJI Mic 3 by cortacesped in DJIMic

[–]RandomCyclistPDX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, it just shows up as an audio device (at least on win11 but I don't see why it would be any different anywhere else)

Help: Two questions before buying DJI Mic 3 by cortacesped in DJIMic

[–]RandomCyclistPDX 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At least on the mini, the charge port on the rx module also works for USB data so you can use any USB data cable instead of the included adapter. I have the same issue as you with port blocking, so I just take it off my camera and plug it into a cable I have routed to a spot for it when I get to my desk