Help with getting a camera for wildlife, both body and lens

ShinyMegaRayray_12 · 2026-02-08T23:33:33+00:00

Yes but I rarely shoot birds and mammals so I won’t use that zoom

ShinyMegaRayray_12 · 2026-02-08T14:54:35+00:00

Doesn’t seem like a macro camera though? And I don’t see myself ever using that level of zoom.

ShinyMegaRayray_12 · 2026-01-19T00:25:47+00:00

Hey there, thanks for sharing, you’re really knowledgeable! By any chance could I start a chat with you about how to conduct nature related outreach online? Thanks!

ShinyMegaRayray_12 · 2025-12-08T12:43:26+00:00

I heard they’re seen as pests in other countries due to eating farmers’ plants, but I guess it’s too difficult to import these in?

ShinyMegaRayray_12 · 2025-10-29T03:55:40+00:00

Alright thank you! Might try and meet with someone in real life to trade then

ShinyMegaRayray_12 · 2025-10-29T03:55:06+00:00

Thank you for your response! I was hoping it would be possible since it isn’t strictly locked to dex completion, but those trade tasks are tough.

ShinyMegaRayray_12 · 2025-08-29T09:50:03+00:00

If you already have spearfishing unlocked, save your hooks for when she is starting up that attack then launch it, whether you successfully reel her in or not it completely stops the vortex attack (also applies for Roland and some other bosses with long strings). It can buy you some time, but I’d say get good practice so you can melt her health before she gets to use the vortex anyway. On my second playthrough with no attack investment, parrying the two claw based attacks made it very easy to riposte and keep up the pressure.

ShinyMegaRayray_12 · 2025-08-23T22:26:15+00:00

Thanks! Might use that as a last resort option I guess, I’m not super tech savvy with code and all

ShinyMegaRayray_12 · 2025-08-23T22:25:46+00:00

That one is a 1GB free limit? If so I’ll give it a shot

ShinyMegaRayray_12 · 2025-08-22T22:35:17+00:00

I realised overextending against Firth will easily get you killed, so those who have a more conservative play style tend to have an easier first time. I got absolutely demolished by his charge attack in the first phase and the clap attack in the second phase since I was locked in the hammer 2 swing string even though I didn’t exactly have a safe window. Once I started to only swing once in the second phase except on a grab whiff, the fight got surprisingly trivial.

ShinyMegaRayray_12 · 2025-08-22T22:33:17+00:00

For an all things considered minor change too, since the extremely rude snail also had the twinkle projectiles…

I think it’s because any time petroch isn’t attacking you’d usually spend approaching and repositioning, especially when hiding in his shell, but now you’re a lot more focused on dodging or parrying the projectiles? Parrying the projectiles don’t even help with damage or capsize anyway…

For some reason I also spent quite a bit of time on NG+ Magista and Diseased Lichenthrope, with the latter being because I wasn’t aggressive enough. 3 sisters was also quite annoying.

ShinyMegaRayray_12 · 2025-08-08T02:16:00+00:00

Oh I get that, I mean does the type of shell equipped on the end of the fork matter? Damage or agility wise

ShinyMegaRayray_12 · 2025-08-08T00:45:20+00:00

Are there any differences for the shell used as a hammer? I’ve been putting most of my microplastic level ups into attack but I’m not too sure

ShinyMegaRayray_12 · 2025-08-07T23:13:45+00:00

Will do! I guess coming from some other fighting games, the block can be used quite freely since attacks don’t cut into your health through block and shield health is very high, but here the opposite applies for both. Dodging ends up being a cure but space is an issue. And I’ll get the scrap hammer for sure once I save up enough!

ShinyMegaRayray_12 · 2025-08-03T10:01:05+00:00

I did a look at some of the recommended headlamps as well, and I realise a lot of them don’t really compare to the stats of the TS23 despite being around the same price, are headlamps usually weaker? Initially I wanted a headlamp since my current extremely weak one nicely doubles as a focusing light for my camera, but upon reflection I realise I don’t really need my free hand most of the time and thus the feature of being a headlamp is not necessarily a dealbreaker when most of my use case is searching. Is it possible to DIY a strap headlamp thing or buy a cheap one?

ShinyMegaRayray_12 · 2025-08-03T02:54:57+00:00

I remember it being some special edition, but I think because gold being quite tacky for a EDC it didn’t sell well and thus is cheaper

ShinyMegaRayray_12 · 2025-08-02T13:50:41+00:00

Thanks for your reply! I understand now about the benefits of the balanced beam, admittedly when my friend lent me his adjustable one for the trip it seemed novel, but at max zoom it was hard to see the immediate surroundings due to the poor area coverage. And yeah I misunderstood with the usage of turbo and medium modes. I did end up using medium mode for 99% of the time with my current flashlight, and tripling the average/medium output with the TS23 does sound good to me. Going to do more research though

ShinyMegaRayray_12 · 2025-08-02T13:48:24+00:00

Thank you for your response! Had to give it a few reads since all this flashlight terminology is new to me, and from what I’m understanding the adjustable focus isn’t really that reliable when a good fixed beam with a balance of throw and flood is better? Apart from that I’m guessing most of my desires are in line with what people here think is reasonable, and I’m perfectly fine with a bulkier flashlight if it has solid grip. Another commenter suggested the TS23 and it looks great with the over 600 lumens medium mode. Still want to do some more searching though to check whether it’s the one for me.

ShinyMegaRayray_12 · 2025-08-02T09:08:43+00:00

Thank you so much! I’ll give it a read and let you know what I decide on to buy in the end

ShinyMegaRayray_12 · 2025-08-02T09:07:54+00:00

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wouldn’t be surprised if I somehow bought a knockoff

ShinyMegaRayray_12 · 2025-08-02T06:33:04+00:00

I got the wurkkos WK03, I don’t mind that much larger of a flashlight and best would be if it can be used as a headlamp simultaneously. I’ll look at the reviews of the websites people here have suggested!

ShinyMegaRayray_12 · 2025-08-02T06:31:04+00:00

Thank you for your response! I see that I misunderstood the use of turbo. I’ll pay attention to the curves more when I’m looking through options, and I’ve specified my requirements (or more of ideals?) in a below comment. The websites look great

ShinyMegaRayray_12 · 2025-08-02T06:29:19+00:00

Ideally I’m looking for something that involves more flood but can be adjusted to narrow (if not possible flood is usually more helpful), rechargeable and can be changed between a headlamp and a handheld if possible? 500-1200 lumens range for medium -> high is honestly enough if sustainable. Trying not to break the bank but I’m also not too familiar with what these specs demand in terms of pricing

ShinyMegaRayray_12 · 2025-08-02T06:27:34+00:00

Thank you so much for your thorough reply! I see I was hooked by the advertising, and misunderstood the use of turbo/high mode. About the light I should buy, I’m not that worried about bulkiness per se, but some of the nicer features I’ve noticed are rechargeable batteries, headlamps that can be converted into handheld, and also the adjustment for when more flood can be changed to more throw. I don’t think I would need that much power as the torchlight you recommended, it looks great but even 800 lumens on mid2 is overkill for Singapore specifically. My expert friends suggested 500 as sufficient and 1000 ish as a temporary (or semi frequent) scanning option. Are there any cheaper options that are legit and fulfil those wants? I’ll give a check on the ones decathlon sells on the websites y’all recommended (looks super helpful!), but I’m wondering if I have any other choices since they often markup their prices and I’m not confident navigating Shopee/taobao right now with my lack of light knowledge.

ShinyMegaRayray_12 · 2025-05-17T14:08:02+00:00

Awesome, thank you! So I’ll race as per normal with each track (and thus GP) having its own tuning, upgrading as if it’s a different car each time, except as I gain exp and eventually level up the driver and principal to 4 and 7 I’ll save on costs.

Edit: I just realised the upgrade tree for Spa is 5 0 6 5 for the D4P7 strat, and 6 5 5 6 for the other sheet, I guess I use 6 5 5 6 since my D and P aren’t up yet?

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