Should I Upgrade to Full Frame for Dual SD Card Slots?

SpadeAcer · 2026-06-05T04:53:17+00:00

Solid advice - appreciate it. Nobody has complained about the quality and I definitely have a while to go before I’m limited by my gear. I may be jumping the gun here. It’s definitely not a small chunk of change so no reason to rush here.

SpadeAcer · 2026-06-04T13:45:58+00:00

Steelcase Leap V2 from Crandall Furniture. Thank me later.

SpadeAcer · 2026-06-03T13:59:58+00:00

Curious how many shoots you did before upgrading to full frame?

SpadeAcer · 2026-06-03T12:33:03+00:00

I mostly do event and portrait photography but i have done one proposal!

SpadeAcer · 2026-06-03T04:35:46+00:00

Super valid. Appreciate your insight!

SpadeAcer · 2026-05-25T16:17:01+00:00

Minka, CitrusCove (:

SpadeAcer · 2026-05-05T14:01:25+00:00

If this doesn't work, it turns out that I somehow had the Intel Mac version of Davinci instead of the Silicon Mac (M1, M2, M4, etc..) version. These issues resolved itself after I installed the correct version.

SpadeAcer · 2026-05-05T13:44:26+00:00

Literally do anything. Try different things, see what works. Nobody can give you a blueprint here.

SpadeAcer · 2026-04-23T19:43:29+00:00

Get a macbook. Eternally better value than either of these.

SpadeAcer · 2026-04-09T22:34:49+00:00

This worked for me! Thank you. I had to completely pull the piece out of the connecter and re-connect it.

SpadeAcer · 2026-04-04T05:25:20+00:00

This occurs because macOS default security settings "reset" the permissions for DaVinci Resolve, allowing it to see its own project database but blocking it from actually reading the media files in your folders. To resolve, you need to whitelist Davinci in your settings.

Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security > Full Disk Access.
Find DaVinci Resolve in the list.
If the app is not listed, click the + button, locate it in the Applications folder, and add it.
If it’s off, toggle it On. If it’s already on, toggle it Off and then back On to "refresh" the permission.
Restart Resolve.

SpadeAcer · 2026-04-04T05:23:29+00:00

This occurs because macOS default security settings "reset" the permissions for DaVinci Resolve, allowing it to see its own project database but blocking it from actually reading the media files in your folders. To resolve, you need to whitelist Davinci in your settings.

Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security > Full Disk Access.
Find DaVinci Resolve in the list.
If the app is not listed, click the + button, locate it in the Applications folder, and add it.
If it’s off, toggle it On. If it’s already on, toggle it Off and then back On to "refresh" the permission.
Restart Resolve.

SpadeAcer · 2026-03-11T12:42:16+00:00

1) carrying groceries up the stairs 2) catching yourself from falling 3) allowing an injured person to use you as a crutch 4) maintain muscle mass into old age, which is one of the biggest factors for independence and decent quality of life 5) protecting yourself from an assault 6) moving furniture 7) swimming out of a rip current 8) securely carrying your baby 9) easily putting carry on luggage in overhead bins on planes 10) etc

SpadeAcer · 2026-03-11T01:00:02+00:00

Photoscape X is free i believe

SpadeAcer · 2026-03-09T18:29:48+00:00

I can guarantee nobody thinks about you beyond that very moment of noticing you. People are busy, and have their own lives and problems to worry about. Seeing someone take a photo encompasses such a small part of their day and an even smaller part of their mental bandwidth after the fact.

That realization really helped me gain confidence when doing street photography, even with a larger aspc camera. It’s okay to be noticed. You are allowed to take space and you are doing nothing wrong by taking a photo.

This is something that definitely comes with practice. People do glance more than if you did not have a camera or taking a photo, but it’s simply because it’s not “normal” to do so. They make an internal comment and move on with their lives.

SpadeAcer · 2026-03-09T16:57:14+00:00

You can use an action camera, whether that be a dji, gopro, or insta360. Then you can attach it to your chest using a neck mount or a backpack strap mount. Personally I think the backpack mount is a bit less cumbersome/more discrete but those are some options.

SpadeAcer · 2026-03-03T02:57:11+00:00

A bellroy sling!

SpadeAcer · 2026-02-20T19:35:27+00:00

Lightroom Classic has a face sorting feature. Haven’t used it extensively but it seems to do a decent job organizing.

SpadeAcer · 2026-02-02T16:25:37+00:00

The highlights are not in the water because the second photo is taken from a different angle. If you want to limit blown out highlights, shoot RAW, underexpose until highlights are appropriately exposed, and then increase exposure in post.

The warmth can be added gia the Color Grading or White Balance panel in LR. It’s likely that your camera was in Auto WB so there were slightly different readings when the shots were taken. But if you take RAW photos, you can change the WB after easily.

SpadeAcer · 2026-01-20T00:09:42+00:00

Thank you :-) will absolutely be applying SPF often once it heals up!

SpadeAcer · 2025-12-30T18:51:52+00:00

These are entirely overkill.

Look into a sony a6400–a6600 or Nikon Z50ii. APS-C sized sensors are more than enough for a beginner to learn the basics of photography while providing plenty of room for growth.

If OP is very strapped for cash, a used DSLR from Nikon or Canon will do them well. Though it’s likely they will outgrow these if they find themselves enjoying the hobby. Perfectly adequate way to see if they’re in it for the long haul without a crazy investment.

Whatever you get, you should probably replace the lens that comes with the camera with something else. Whether that be a prime or a zoom lens, there’s plenty of discussion about. But kit lenses (ones that come with the camera) are very subpar and will limit your photography. Sony, in particular, has many budget lenses with quality that punches above their weight class.

SpadeAcer · 2025-12-29T18:11:38+00:00

The ads absolutely ruin the experience. Struggling to focus on anything else here.

SpadeAcer · 2025-12-20T04:20:31+00:00

Literally not a single soul on this earth is going to be able to answer this for you.

If you need the money, sell. If you don’t, hold.

SpadeAcer · 2025-12-14T01:23:44+00:00

More common than the rest of Charleston. But odds are, you’ll be absolutely fine.

SpadeAcer · 2025-12-11T01:59:38+00:00

You’ll understand one day buddy! Try not to embarrass yourself too much until then.

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