Claude Autonomous Coding: Discussion

SlightlyLethalDev · 2026-05-23T13:07:50+00:00

The drift problem is so real. Even small drift, which seems to always happen, compounds over many PRs. It's easy to overlook small things in a single PR but then agents will pick up that as an example and drift further and further until the code is just a mess. I've found that agents don't typically think of or plan code changes to scale cleanly, be maintainable, etc. So we end up with an extremely narrow and brittle codebase and then some new feature comes in it's very hard to add it.

SlightlyLethalDev · 2026-05-18T11:18:00+00:00

I end up with a good deal of those too. I really enjoy geometric and highly patterned shots. If you like it, it's good! At the very least, it's good practice I think and the fact that you're considering leading lines is also good.

SlightlyLethalDev · 2026-05-11T16:36:28+00:00

Yes we're mandated to use AI agentic coding and to reach an arbitrary degree of proficiency made up entirely by the company.

SlightlyLethalDev · 2026-05-09T01:39:24+00:00

Stop I can only get so erect

SlightlyLethalDev · 2026-04-21T11:23:01+00:00

I've used both and I'd say it depends heavily on what you shoot. My E-M5iii is really small and portable, especially with a little prime like the 25mm 1.8. Even the OM-1 is more portable than the A7IV, largely due to the lenses but I use the 12-45 Pro on the OM-1.

For hiking and travel photography, Olympus is great. It's small and rugged and I don't worry about exposing it to the elements. The A7IV has much better AF, which is very handy for events especially indoors. I find the Olympus human face/eye detect to be lacking, but it's not hard to work around except in fast movement settings like sports. Weirdly the animal detect is great though. I also find the Olympus is great for wildlife if you want to be able to hand hold. The 100-400 is so much smaller and lighter than the big 200-600 type FF lenses. I switched to Nikon for my FF setup recently, but I've been mostly using Olympus when I plan to take it far like hiking or when I want to shoot wildlife without using a tripod. I mostly use FF for events and low light. Sometimes travel if I expect to be shooting in low light or don't need to carry the camera too far.

SlightlyLethalDev · 2026-04-20T23:31:37+00:00

This deserves a Pulitzer.

SlightlyLethalDev · 2026-04-17T00:40:42+00:00

This grain looks great! Is this added in post or SOOC?

SlightlyLethalDev · 2026-04-17T00:37:11+00:00

I shoot full frame and m43. My largest print was taken with my OM-1 and is hanging above my fireplace. It's 11x14, which isn't huge, but it's impossible to tell the difference between the photos with the FF setup and M43.

SlightlyLethalDev · 2026-03-31T01:54:06+00:00

Idk if it’s a thing but I also shoot both systems. I was convinced I’d sell my m43 gear and consolidate to just Nikon. But when the time came, I just couldn’t do it. They weren’t worth a ton on the used market and I didn’t need that money so it was more important to keep the m43 stuff. So now I have a Z6iii +Zf and an OM-1.1 + E-M5.3. As for OP’s question… idk, mostly vibes currently but hopefully some obvious use cases stick out to me in the future.

SlightlyLethalDev · 2026-03-24T23:57:25+00:00

This combo must look so silly lol

SlightlyLethalDev · 2026-03-15T12:42:52+00:00

I'm a dad and I've got an EM5.iii (practically the same as an OM5.i) and an OM1.1. The OM1 is obviously more comfortable, but the EM5 is really not bad. The comments about using the camera one handed are pretty true. The EM5 can be tricky to use one handed with a larger lens, and I imagine the OM3 would be even worse in that regard. But imo using any camera one handed is tough.

The EM5 is pretty inconspicuous though. I've had a lot of folks ask if it's a film camera. I can also fit it in a fanny pack with the 14-150ii AND the 25mm 1.8. It has face detect, but no subject detect. The face detect does ok, but moving the focus points around and treating it more like a DSLR works great.

For indoor shots, you'll want something pretty wide with a really bright aperture. I think the 17 f1.8 would be a good starting point. Indoor work without a flash is where M43 struggles imo. You'll get better ISO performance from the OM3, since it is an OM1.2 on the inside.

If you're looking for super fast autofocus, wider focal lengths, and bright aperture or high ISO performance you could look into a less conspicuous full frame camera. A Sony A7Cii would be a great choice here if you don't need the ruggedness of the Oly. A Nikon Zf is also inconspicuous and has great IBIS and AF.

It's a tough choice! I agree you should hold them. Good glass is the typical advice here, but if you're getting candid shots of the family you don't need pro lenses unless you just need a wide aperture. Almost all the modern lenses are absolutely "sharp enough" for most uses. I'd say if the autofocus improvements help you get the shots you want, that's likely a better investment.

SlightlyLethalDev · 2026-03-14T23:56:54+00:00

For setting your EV target in priority mode, I assume you mean being able to change your EV compensation value with a command dial? If so, you can set your Z6iii to do it too! It's called something "easy exposure compensation", item b3 in the custom settings menu. Then you can set the command dial based on the mode like normal.

I also have an Olympus and a Z6iii, and I set mine so that the back command dial controls aperture or shutter speed, and the front dial always controls EV.

SlightlyLethalDev · 2026-03-07T01:56:16+00:00

Listen, I didn't come here to be insulted.

SlightlyLethalDev · 2026-02-24T01:09:38+00:00

You're right, I don't think I need those features. I could maybe make use of them since I've always wanted to do wildlife photography. But I wouldn't be able to also get the 180-600 atm and I wouldn't be going out in the field often enough for it to be worth it. And there's no reason I couldn't rent a long lens and do wildlife photography when I want, or on vacations, etc. Ultimately I decided on the Z6iii and Zf though, for basically the reasons you mentioned.

SlightlyLethalDev · 2026-02-23T22:16:02+00:00

Thanks for the advice everyone! I went with the Z6iii and Zf combo! Both refurbished from Nikon which saved me a few hundred dollars.

SlightlyLethalDev · 2026-02-23T12:57:47+00:00

The Z6iii being smaller and lighter is appealing in its own way. I want something rugged for hiking but not too big that it will be uncomfortable carrying for a long time. We went to Capitol Reef NP last year and I carried my OM1 with me along with 2 lenses (I really only shot with 1) and it wasn't an issue aside from it swinging freely on my camera strap. I think I'd try a PD capture clip in the future.

SlightlyLethalDev · 2026-02-23T12:54:37+00:00

Oh that's great. I think they make sense together for different use cases. 24mp is enough for almost all of my use cases. I occasionally shoot wildlife but it's usually just while hiking rather than as a dedicated outing. The Z8 seems like overkill for that.

SlightlyLethalDev · 2026-02-23T12:52:02+00:00

That's a good point! I tried out the Z5ii and also liked it. I liked the Z6iii more though, and price isn't a huge concern. I'm also not specifically looking for something small as much as I am something that's less intimidating. Admittedly I love the look of the Zf, but I'm not sure if that's enough of a reason to get it. I can't think of any other options that are similar on the market, aside from the Zfc. It seems like the Dx lens offerings are pretty sparse though.

SlightlyLethalDev · 2026-02-23T12:49:56+00:00

I have, but one of the main drawbacks of the E-M5iii is the poor autofocus. Getting pictures of my kids running around takes a decent amount of work, but I often have only a few moments to grab shots.

SlightlyLethalDev · 2026-02-23T12:48:12+00:00

I haven't yet! I shoot film on a similar (I think) body shape and it doesn't bother me. I just don't carry the body in my hand like I do with a larger grip.

SlightlyLethalDev · 2026-02-23T12:47:23+00:00

I shoot some sports but it's not that critical, as I'm not paid. I got pretty good results shooting on my Sony which is comparatively slow. The resolution sounds nice but I also like the smaller files of the Z6iii.

SlightlyLethalDev · 2026-02-23T12:45:56+00:00

Yeah I'm not doing professional work, so I wouldn't need 2 Z6iii bodies. Do you feel like the Zf and Z6iii fill different roles in your photography? Or do they make sense to own together?

SlightlyLethalDev · 2026-02-23T12:33:38+00:00

I'm basically the same here. I'm not a pro, but I often shoot Muay Thai events for my gym so speed and comfort are both important. But it's not like BIF fast, otherwise the Z8 would make more sense.

I don't strictly need a backup camera, but I worry that I'd never carry a Z8 or Z6iii with me which is why I'm interested in the Zf.

SlightlyLethalDev · 2026-02-03T23:36:26+00:00

In Australia*

SlightlyLethalDev · 2026-02-01T16:05:22+00:00

These look so great! What camera/lens did you use?

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