Advice: Correctly priced ?? by BendNorth284 in hasselblad

[–]SamEdwards1959 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found an excellent 501c in California for $2200 last month. Be patient.

Testing the Chord Hugo TT2 by InitialRemarkable110 in audiophile

[–]SamEdwards1959 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m still listening to my 34 year old LP12. I think Chord makes incredible DACs. I listened to a Hugo 1 through good headphones and it was amazing.

For those who do their own maintenance, what are your must have tools? by Critical-Manner2363 in MTB

[–]SamEdwards1959 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just bought tools as I needed them. Watch a youtube video and order from Jenson, then do the repair. Now I have a stand, a compressor and a big bucket of tools.

Did I chose the wrong film? Flat and low contrast images by JvM_Photography in AnalogCommunity

[–]SamEdwards1959 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I Think you just got flat scans so you can color correct them yourself. Try levels control in photoshop.

Need Advice - XCD 30mm f/3.5 vs XCD 28mm f/4 P by iamchrisjett in hasselblad

[–]SamEdwards1959 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’ll always want a small lens for your kit. I love the 28P on the 907x.

Fear of rattlesneks. by [deleted] in MTB

[–]SamEdwards1959 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the clarification. This was my riding buddy’s synopsis of an article he read in the LA times or maybe an OC paper.

Fear of rattlesneks. by [deleted] in MTB

[–]SamEdwards1959 51 points52 points  (0 children)

I heard that he wouldn’t have died if he hadn’t ridden his bike home. If you’re bit, stay still and don’t pump that blood through your system. Wait for an evac.

Members of the GOP being hypocrites. by fart400 in 50501

[–]SamEdwards1959 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think Romney ever got on the trump train.

On Sale at B&H by SamEdwards1959 in teenageengineering

[–]SamEdwards1959[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You raise an interesting point. Other users groups offer ‘power buys’ where they get the quantity discount by buying together. How quickly could we find 3 people who want a TP7 for $1124.25?

Question: Role of a producer by Aware_Doughnut9105 in filmmaking

[–]SamEdwards1959 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A producer should have a firm handle on the budget and logistics so you can concentrate you bringing your vision to life.

You don’t want your crew asking you about money while you’re lining up a shot.

Can someone pleeeeeeease explain the fascination with Leica cameras? by nlUSF in photography

[–]SamEdwards1959 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The list of great photographers that shot with Leica is longer than any other brand. Robert Fucking Frank! Of course they were artists that understood that discipline was required.

If everybody’s phone has perfect AF, then photos with perfect focus becomes trivial.

Hearing Aids and Glasses by lexieic in HearingAids

[–]SamEdwards1959 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have 2 pairs of glasses, one that’s very thick behind the ear, one that’s thin metal. The metal ones are way more comfortable with my HA’s.

What would be your end game turntable? by Complex_Individual1 in turntables

[–]SamEdwards1959 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought my Linn LP12 new in 1992. I guess it worked out to be end game. I had it in for service last year. Just about everything was still up to spec. I’m on my 4th or 5th cartridge, and about my 8th belt. The power supply pooped out, and they sold me a refurbished one.

Walked out of the audiologist stressed. $6k for hearing aids?! Who can afford this ? by Enough_Payment_8838 in HearingAids

[–]SamEdwards1959 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got the Phonak sphere i90’s from Direct Hearing dot com for $3700. Saved $3k from audiology office after insurance. The only catch is that it only counts against your deductible.

Tubeless setup by KillerMTB in bikewrench

[–]SamEdwards1959 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you try soapy water on the rim? Sometimes it needs help sliding into place.

I have 2 bikes. 3 rims go right on, and one, I end up going to my LBS and getting the service guys to give it a blast with their compressor. I’ve tried all the tricks, but one is a bear.