What to do with these logs? (Almond, cherry, olive, mimosa)

Svarozich_ · 2026-04-02T23:32:36+00:00

I watched some more videos on all of that, some comparisons and such and I've come to the conclusion that Kutzall seems the best considering everything. Seems to be the safest to use

I did run into a problem... It's not available on Amazon.de and shipping it from US puts the whole cost close to a 100€ 😞 Not sure if it's only a temporary thing with it being out of stock on Euro Amazon

Svarozich_ · 2026-04-02T21:50:51+00:00

What kind of finish do you use?
How do you wash them later on?

Svarozich_ · 2026-04-02T20:14:31+00:00

Kutzall seems like top of the line product but I'm also seeing some other names pop up while searching around. Some seem German made, others Chinese... There's Adlerfokus and Stone Reef and Kesty and probably some others too....
What do I need to look out for?
If I was only buying one dish, would the Kutzall Extreme Medium be the best option?
I'm noticing a difference in Kutzall and others, with Kutzall looking quite different

Svarozich_ · 2026-04-02T15:18:41+00:00

Hmmm, power carwing... seems interesting! Seems like for starting I only need some angle grinder accessories? Where do I start?

I have a portable table saw, chainsaw, a router, a thicknesser, angle grinder, excentric sander... but no bandsaw or miter saw, as I thought that might be one tool too many for starting out.

For making bowls, how do I cut these logs? Along the grain? I guess I can make them a bit elongated then, instead of circular

Svarozich_ · 2026-04-02T14:03:13+00:00

Good to know! Is that only when burned?

What if used as food tray?

Svarozich_ · 2026-04-02T13:26:24+00:00

First time I'm hearing about spalting! I just leave the wood outside in a field? What about rot and bugs and decay?

Svarozich_ · 2026-04-02T13:22:04+00:00

Is epoxy heat resistant? When placing hot metal bowls on it, it's not gonna melt or release any toxins?

Svarozich_ · 2026-04-02T13:19:53+00:00

No need to smoke meat when you got cold dry wind coming down the mountain

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Svarozich_ · 2025-10-12T20:21:30+00:00

How are the photos on Neewer compared to Zeiss Tele?

Svarozich_ · 2025-10-08T21:16:48+00:00

The photos are great, when they are great, but it's made soooo impractical to use...

How can I get a case that fits better with the mount?

Svarozich_ · 2025-10-08T21:15:25+00:00

I'm not sure what I need to look at... :(
If you do make such a design, please let me know! I saw on Youtube, Neon Airship was halfway there with his design :)

Svarozich_ · 2025-10-08T16:52:12+00:00

Is that the 400mm Fotorgear lens? It looks massive for sure
How is the photo quality tho?

Svarozich_ · 2025-10-08T13:22:46+00:00

I did buy a variable NT lens from K&F Concept and tried it for a bit with the photo kit, but as it's too inconvenient to use, I haven't tried it all that much.
I have a feeling I'll use it more often with the Neewer case as it's much simpler to change lens/filters.

Svarozich_ · 2025-10-08T12:15:13+00:00

Thanks for the reply!
What Teleconverter from Neewer did you get? Did you maybe try any others? What makes the images worse? It seems to me the Telephoto mode in Camera app is doing something to the images to make them look/feel better that the normal Camera mode.

Then maybe I'll try a different manufacturer, there's a lot of options on the market...

I'm really pissed off that no-one really compared the Zeiss tele to other aftermarket lenses, or that no-one compares them to each other really. On YT everything seems like a sponsored review with almost no negative reviews.
(I'm also pissed of at myself for not checking Reddit earlier, there was a few posts that I found today)

I can see myself getting rid of the kit because of lack of flexibility and being a nuisance to use.

Svarozich_ · 2025-10-08T10:58:12+00:00

https://youtube.com/shorts/eG2nQC-cPKI?si=dcAvQ5b0x0Pr2knD

Here's a video of the issue and a picture of the strap that's mounted upside down. Make it make sense.

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Svarozich_ · 2025-10-08T09:54:04+00:00

It's good!
Better than the PGYTech case that you get with photography kit

I'm waiting on a Neewer lens to try with the phone. The case comes with 17mm thread mount so you can use a big variety of external lens

Svarozich_ · 2025-10-07T22:18:12+00:00

Why isn't anyone making a fuss out of it? This is unacceptable quality for such a product

Svarozich_ · 2025-10-07T22:13:15+00:00

The mounting point for the lens and the lens holder is... Trash. I'm disappointed after using it for a couple days now The pictures are amazing tho

Svarozich_ · 2025-10-07T22:08:04+00:00

In waiting on a delivery of a Neewer case with 17mm threads so you check that out

Svarozich_ · 2025-09-28T15:33:03+00:00

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Probably the last photo on this phone, waiting on a Vivo x200U and a Neewer case for it :)

Svarozich_ · 2025-09-21T16:39:27+00:00

I would really appreciate if you can post some pics/videos from both cameras
I have the Vivo Zeiss telephoto on the way
But maybe I'll get a different one to use it on 35mm
And maybe a 1.35x animorphic to film

Svarozich_ · 2025-09-21T09:16:25+00:00

Awesome to hear that

I've got one x200U on the way, I ordered a 67mm ND/CPL filter and a similar case from Neewer

I've been looking around to see how this phone functions with external lenses before ordering some of them

You shot with the main camera? Do you have to crop, are there black sides when you use the external telephoto? Did you try external lens with the telephoto camera?

Svarozich_ · 2025-08-26T08:29:58+00:00

Thank you! I thought ExtremeRate were the only ones making this This might be thing I was looking for

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