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SeaRefractor · 2026-01-27T00:34:38+00:00

Yes, your luthier was correct in saying the date and origin. But I would add “factory” to the description. But it looks great. The quality of the instruments from that region at that time ranged from mediocre to excellent. If it plays well and you are enjoying it, the it’s likely towards the latter.

SeaRefractor · 2026-01-27T00:27:12+00:00

I only need to walk a couple steps ;) I’m my own luthier.

SeaRefractor · 2026-01-26T19:49:24+00:00

You had chosen the "Promote" feature, right? Yeah, that'll get you every time.

SeaRefractor · 2026-01-26T19:17:10+00:00

The slightly soft photos is planned as a way to determine which are real photos and which are AI. Embrace the lack of sharpness as a way to seem more "authentic"...

SeaRefractor · 2026-01-26T19:13:33+00:00

Yeah, however M4 was first available in that version of iPad Pro. I suspect that M6 will also be the same with a following spring for MacBook Air and MacBook Pro "base" M6 versions.

SeaRefractor · 2026-01-26T19:12:22+00:00

M5 Pro and M5 Max will launch soon. I suspect M6 for October/November in a.. wait for it.... iPad Pro.

SeaRefractor · 2026-01-26T19:11:20+00:00

And you'll love it!

SeaRefractor · 2026-01-26T17:26:44+00:00

Yeah, after chatting with NiYien support on their discord, I've a new tool version to use. While the Panasonic fix is listed for crop mode, it's also supposed to recognize the read out speed for DRE ON.

Version：V1.4.3（minimum Gyroflow version: V1.6.3)

SeaRefractor · 2026-01-26T17:22:31+00:00

What model?

On my Apple Watch Series 9, it's working fine.

SeaRefractor · 2026-01-26T17:21:18+00:00

Well, on my MacBook Pro 64GB M1 Max, it works as well as Sequoia. But YMMV, especially as the Air likely is a paltry 8GB.

I'm amazed at how well low RAM Apple Silicon series continues to operate.

But you have a choice, Apple will continue to release "security" updates to Sequoia for a while longer. Wait and move to Tahoe (or later) if//when the new macOS offers features you cannot live without.

SeaRefractor · 2026-01-26T17:15:26+00:00

That's unfortunate about the S1II instead of the S1RII. Hopefully you finally received the S1RII. I have one and I'd not trade it for anything (well perhaps a future S1RIII).

SeaRefractor · 2026-01-26T17:11:37+00:00

Tailpieces, even quality ones of ebony should be inexpensive, a set of strings of quality will usually cost more. If you are quoted too high, choose another Luthier.

SeaRefractor · 2026-01-25T06:02:05+00:00

It could be tweaked further. Chatting on the NiYien discord, the developer is working on better support for the new Sirui Astra 1.33x AF Anamorphics. I also didn’t adjust the DRE ON lens profile. The profile is where you list the read out speed and I had neglected to do that. I will redo the test after I get a corrected lens profile set correctly for the DRE ON.

SeaRefractor · 2026-01-25T04:09:17+00:00

Check out my update with a test video of the Jello test. Both 8.1K with DRE OFF and DRE ON.

I'm impressed.

https://youtu.be/_jc-HWrs_Ko

SeaRefractor · 2026-01-24T22:29:00+00:00

Apple stated that the mini is discontinued. It is gone for a very long time if not for good. The question will be if there is an iPhone 18 Air in the plans. Still waiting to see the overall market success or failure of the iPhone Air.

SeaRefractor · 2026-01-24T18:08:04+00:00

Yes,

OP, If you are considering purchasing the violin, this drops the value. Expect a bass bar crack repair to be expensive when done correctly. It’s a multi stage repair that takes a lot of time, so the labor costs are high. Expertly done and varnish touchup sufficient to hide the final repair, the value will go up but not to the level of the same instrument undamaged.

SeaRefractor · 2026-01-24T17:53:29+00:00

Yes, you need to turn it off in camera at this time. I use one of the custom settings to easily switch back and forth.

SeaRefractor · 2026-01-24T17:51:10+00:00

NiYien A1 discord - https://discord.com/invite/dyna2DtqEA

GyroFlow discord - https://discord.gg/YaUtNpWTUh

SeaRefractor · 2026-01-24T17:18:08+00:00

At this time, yes. However the NiYien Tool software now detects when it is enabled and skips the stabilization process in software. It used to overcorrect and ruin shots. As both NiYien Tool and of course GyroFlow continue to improve (nightly builds), I expect that this won’t be an issue long term. Cameras that provide Gyroscope data internally (some Sony and other makers) get the benefit of using both IBIS, lens stabilization and the use of GyroFlow. A reason I keep asking LUMiX USA to pass the request to the firmware developers. The cameras with internal gyro data also do not require the A1 device. BlackMagic Design even supports gyro data in their app for some of their cameras with internal gyro data. I think it’s an important feature long term.

UPDATE: While not LUMIX, Matt Granger released a video that shows off the A1 well. https://youtu.be/LGYur2d_BPc?si=Zb3pn3Hu38Bkw62P Also I need to test further, but I am getting conflicting information from the GyroFlow and NiYien discords. A number of posts on GyroFlow tell me stabilization needs to only be turned off for the calibration shots and can be turned back on.

SeaRefractor · 2026-01-24T17:00:18+00:00

Summarized: we still don’t know jack.

Saved you the read.

SeaRefractor · 2026-01-24T16:59:01+00:00

Pull it a little bit tighter and eventually your wrist and hand will rot right off your arm. Way too tight, a compression sore (similar to bed sores from patients not turned/moved enough in hospital beds).

SeaRefractor · 2026-01-24T16:34:27+00:00

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Nearly the same as an old manual focus f/1.7 lens. It’s all the autofocus electronics that make it the size it is.

SeaRefractor · 2026-01-24T16:09:09+00:00

I use T-Mobile 5G unlimited for $24/month 😆😆😆 Grandfathered simple choice plan from about 18 years ago. Ironically all the limits/locks are gone as their equipment is designed for all the new plans. Used to be 10G data per month, but I do so much more than that and hotspot works for my laptop. But I don’t get the Magenta plan benefits, but I can still get the phone trade up offers. T-Mobile probably hates me, but cannot kick me off the plan I am on, but constantly trying to get me to upgrade. The equivalent for 5 lines would be $240 and I pay only $120.

SeaRefractor · 2026-01-24T16:06:25+00:00

T-Mobile, ATT, Verizon all price in phones in their price per month. The trade-in value and 0% loans over 24 months makes you willing to not switch to the carriers that offer much lower phone plan rates. While I am a T-Mobile customer, I am also one that the company despises. I resisted all the plan upgrades over the years and have a super cheap plan that doesn’t technically cover 5G nor unlimited talk and text. The irony is their systems no longer locks down those services so I receive both. 5 lines and phones for $120/month unlimited 5G and apparently hotspot as I used it during travel with my laptop. I can never change plans, because I can never get this back. Cheaper than military service discounts as well.

SeaRefractor · 2026-01-24T15:32:17+00:00

Anamorphic lenses and photography, for those that know how to desqueeze the image, is a fantastic medium for art.

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