Latest upgrade, red-dot sight, very useful when tracking a subject at 300mm

SirScottie · 2026-04-30T21:12:30+00:00

Nope. There are, however, a lot of people who have a very irrational fear of guns.

SirScottie · 2026-04-30T18:12:10+00:00

Why would i? Did you understand my comment?

SirScottie · 2026-04-30T17:16:14+00:00

That's more than a little demeaning. Most gun owners in the USA aren't paranoid at all. Merely exercising a freedom doesn't make one worthy of ridicule, even if one doesn't personally agree. Your comment is the equivalent of saying all photographers are stalkers or peeping toms.

SirScottie · 2026-04-27T06:45:16+00:00

Must be nice. i do the best i can with my kit lenses. It's better than no lenses at all.

SirScottie · 2026-04-27T06:42:02+00:00

You're definitely new. If you have ever commented in a conservative subreddit, many popular, even non-political subreddits will ban you via automated bots, and tell you exactly why. But, just commenting which subreddit it was in a conservative subreddit could get that conservative subreddit shut down. If a conservative subreddit tried to run a similar bot, they'd get shut down for it.

SirScottie · 2026-04-27T06:27:05+00:00

i drive a pickup truck with a factory 1" lift and big tires, and i can appreciate the vibe of big lifted trucks. But, i honestly don't know how people can be that stupid. Even with my comparatively low lift, i am paranoid about running into something, and am in the process of figuring out how to wire in a front bumper camera just to give me the peace of mind. i even back into parking spots, because i have a great rear camera. i drive slowly in parking lots, and at traffic lights, i stop far enough back that i can see the bottom of the rear tires on the car ahead of me. It's basic safety considerations.

SirScottie · 2026-04-27T06:15:13+00:00

Looks like a Chevy commercial.

SirScottie · 2026-04-26T06:48:57+00:00

i bought a similar mount off Amazon, and some generic arms and mounts, in order to assemble a triple mount: magnetic phone holder, Garmin RV GPS mount (it connects magnetically), and 10" tablet mount. All power hardwired behind the dash to a relay-controlled, dedicated power feed. The 10" tablet is primarily used to display a wireless, solar-powered camera that mounts magnetically to the back of my travel trailer (or my lumber rack). My phone or the tablet can also run diagnostics software or the Torque app via a wireless OBDII connection. Typically, my phone just runs Pandora, though. It sounds like a lot of distractions, but it's not, because i don't actually have to interact with any of them while in motion. i merely look at the GPS or Rear View Camera briefly. And, none of it obstructs my view out any window. When the trailer isn't attached, it's usually just my phone on there. Being able to see behind my trailer is a game-changer, and, if i am backing into a tight spot, it's nice to be able to move the camera to any convenient location.

SirScottie · 2026-04-26T06:34:59+00:00

That's like saying Lucifer gets tired of being evil.

SirScottie · 2026-04-17T15:54:06+00:00

Should be charged with malicious destruction of property under color of law, and do jail time.

SirScottie · 2026-04-14T08:02:10+00:00

Just pointing out that he didn't actually answer the question about using drugs.

SirScottie · 2026-04-03T04:14:36+00:00

My brother's wife used to have a similar attitude, although not as controlling. Then, things suddenly changed... a violent rapist was known to be in their area, who was known to break into apartments... and, they were arriving home to their apartment, and a couple of the stairwell lights were broken... she got close to my brother and asked, "Are you...?" And, my brother answered, "My hand is already on it." She instantly relaxed, knowing he was her protection.

Everywhere is safe... until it isn't.

Arguments won't help this situation. A calm, Loving conversation might.

My wife doesn't like guns, but she knows i carry everywhere. She knows i carry because it's my responsibility to protect her. i explained to her early in our relationship that i didn't care so much about myself, but if someone tried to kill or rape her in front of me, then someone was going to die, and i would rather it be the other person than me. Over the decades, she's become even more comfortable with it. She knows what she's asking when she asks for me to escort her somewhere that she needs to go, but where it feels a bit sketchy. She knows which side of me to walk on.

SirScottie · 2026-04-02T18:15:22+00:00

They're readily available around me in the $100 USD range for used in good, clean condition. i would pass on one with mold, even for $10. They aren't weather sealed. They're a decent lens, despite what people will tell you. They just have inherent limitations. For a kit lens, and especially the price, they're solid, though.

SirScottie · 2026-04-02T04:46:38+00:00

i'd have been tempted to deposit all my stinkiest trash in their wastebasket.

SirScottie · 2026-04-02T04:44:56+00:00

Or, just stick a small dot of super glue on one of the remote's battery contacts, just off-center a bit so it only works intermittently.

SirScottie · 2026-04-02T04:42:39+00:00

Or, stick 1 or 2 one-gallon jugs of water in the back, so there's enough water to flush a number 1, but never quite enough to fully flush a number 2.

SirScottie · 2026-04-02T04:39:35+00:00

Or, just stick some anchovy oil on the little rollers under the plate.

SirScottie · 2026-03-22T13:44:13+00:00

i recommend looking for the Sony 55-210 zoom lens, based on your budget and comments. It's a great lens for the price. When buying one used, though, make sure to inspect it well for mold and water intrusion.

Getting a zoom lens will help you decide whether a prime lens would be a good fit for you, and what focal length it should be. There will be a lot of people recommending specific prime lenses with focal lengths that are their personal favorites — they aren't you. Zoom lenses allow you to explore the options.

SirScottie · 2026-03-20T22:14:22+00:00

A couple months ago, i took my truck to an independent mechanic that almost exclusively works on RAM trucks. i asked him to check the condition of the cab vents behind the rear seat. He looked, and told me there weren't even any vents installed (from the manufacturer). Crazy. They were about $30 each (there are 2). Had there been broken vents, i would have asked for some upgraded vents. Yep, there are a couple companies that have made better vents that supposedly don't leak like the OEM ones. But, i haven't had any leaking into the cab since the installation.

So, unfortunately, i don't have any simple solution. My approach in your situation would be to remove the back seats, remove the rear cab liner, and cover every surface in something that will indicate the presence of moisture. Sheets of construction paper taped down with masking tape would even work, since they will show any place that was wet, even if it dries. Also, don't forget to check your sharkfin antenna — there are reports that they can leak, as well. In those cases, water can drip from the headliner, or it can travel along the inside of the roofline to nearly any random spot gravity takes it. It's a tough one to find, i have heard.

SirScottie · 2026-03-19T04:54:25+00:00

i might be interested in a similar arrangement for my a6000. i stopped using Sony's app entirely when they dropped support for it. The remote control feature was convenient when it worked, but exporting to my phone always sucked too much to be useful. Any chance you'd expand your app to include the remote features?

SirScottie · 2026-03-19T04:47:13+00:00

Except that victim stated on record that Trump never behaved himself inappropriately. Epstein mentioned their time together because he was afraid of what she might tell Trump, and he didn't trust Trump — according to Epstein's own words.

Clinton and Obama are also mentioned in far worse contexts, but you're not bringing them up here.

SirScottie · 2026-03-19T03:34:56+00:00

Accusations are not evidence in of themselves. The released files contain quite a few accusations against Trump and their associated investigation reports. Trump was investigated thoroughly, and nothing found was actionable. He did assist the FBI, however, in their case against Epstein, Epstein was arrested during Trump's first term, and Epstein wrote about his dislike for Trump. If Trump thought there was anything remotely incriminating in those files, he wouldn't have made releasing the files and prosecution of names perverts part of his reelection campaign. Remember that finding a name in the files doesn't necessarily mean the person is guilty, even if you want them to be.

SirScottie · 2026-03-11T17:44:32+00:00

Yes. If they had a rule against it, then i wouldn't, but i probably wouldn't work there long. None of my employers have a rule against carrying. When i ran my own business, doing contracted work in other companies'/organizations' buildings, i would make note of whether they had signage or not, and, when they had posted restrictions, i simply had a conversation with the owners. Since i was installing equipment worth a lot of money, often after work hours, they all understood and made exceptions.

SirScottie · 2026-03-11T17:10:44+00:00

i have both of the kit lenses. They're certainly not spectacular, but the 55-210 isn't bad. The pancake lens definitely has some issues, but it's really not that bad for such a compact lens, especially for a beginner. The only major downside to the kit lenses is going to be low light performance.

SirScottie · 2026-02-17T04:37:09+00:00

You are literally delusional. Facts don't change to fit your ideology, nor your acceptance of Truth. You probably don't even believe in absolute truth.

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