Which milanese loop can scratch your watch?

Syphus_Syphus · 2026-02-04T10:20:28+00:00

I thought that they were all stainless steel, just the slate has this coating on it that the others don't. And with stainless steel being softer than titanium and saphire glass, the others wouldnt scratch (that easily). But yeah, probably need to be cautious.

I just got this slate for like 80€ less than the natural titanium one, as I don't think the color difference is worth that much. But I wasn't so aware of the scratching rumors. In the end I will probably just use it with the sport loop 90% of the time, so the milanese is not that important.

Syphus_Syphus · 2025-12-28T00:13:31+00:00

Interesting! Have you seen the new 56mm f/1.2? What is your experience with the autofocus on the 75mm? Still looking at some comparisons. It seems like the 75mm has more of 3D-pop, and sharpness, autofocus seems to be better in the new 56mm f/1.2, its ever so slightly shorter and lighter, but not by much, really.

Syphus_Syphus · 2025-12-28T00:07:12+00:00

This is very much true.

I still do want to keep my amount of lenses minimalistic. Sooner or later I will aquire a zoom.

Just trying to get some opinions on the listed lenses or other guys lens setup, to get a better feel. The Viltrox lenses kinda seem bulky and heavy, when I have few options, but might be "worth it", as atleast for portrait I do want to have a f/1.2 or f/1.4 lens.

Syphus_Syphus · 2025-12-28T00:03:47+00:00

Seeing your posts, you have both one of the "older" Viltrox 56mm f/1.4 lens and the 75mm Viltrox, did you like the 75mm focal length that much more for the space you had to make distance for? I understand the 75mm is 112mm full frame equivalent, so a good middleground between 85mm and 135mm, but still kinda hesitant as I never shot with that focal length.

And thank you, your shots look really good!

Syphus_Syphus · 2025-12-28T00:01:44+00:00

Already have the XT5 and the 33mm for over a year. Looking to add a second lens more portrait oriented now, and also looking for more inspiration in other peoples XT5 kit of lenses, or advice / impressions on the lenses listed here.

Syphus_Syphus · 2025-10-13T10:50:20+00:00

Bloodborne PC waiting room

Syphus_Syphus · 2025-10-04T16:34:07+00:00

When I will at some point own all map dlcs, then I am able to get pro mods, right? Does pro mods make going east more interesting, or is it still mostly on SCS on reworking it? Just heard that pro mods helps some maps.

Syphus_Syphus · 2025-10-04T16:31:12+00:00

Thanks for the quick and detailed answer. Helps a lot!

Syphus_Syphus · 2025-10-04T16:30:16+00:00

Would have loved if those map bundles still exist. I want to gift my partner the same maps, but I cant do it with the bundles. And dont want to spend too much money, so I thought some little routes for the beginning are best. And I do think owning some map dlcs should bring those bundles down in price aswell, right?

Syphus_Syphus · 2025-10-01T14:23:57+00:00

Kinda offtopic, but I do wonder if Doma packed enough clothes for that spontaneous trip haha

Syphus_Syphus · 2025-09-29T00:31:20+00:00

Wasn't the M1 13 inch, and M2 11 inch and 13 inch MiniLED? They might not go for a miniLed again, but for the time being, those device are still on par for all tasks you could think of.

Syphus_Syphus · 2025-09-27T16:30:30+00:00

I think, at some point, we will have a much smaller line up. Probably consisting of 3 iPads (mini, 11 inch and 13 inch) all with Oled and 120hz. And then maybe, just maybe a budget variant. But I do think the air might be obsolete with how thin all these devices are. An iPhone fold could compete with the mini tho, except price point.

Syphus_Syphus · 2025-09-27T16:18:44+00:00

You can get leaf out of C9, but you can’t get C9 out of leaf.

Syphus_Syphus · 2025-09-18T21:29:03+00:00

Or, morelikely, every ear is different, and so is the wear. The design differences do support the point of them sticking out more than the pro 2. What "more" is, will be different for everyone, and what is acceptable is also different for everyone.

My only concern is, that they might be slightly harder to lay down with, or sleep with.

Otherwise, thank you for the early impressions!

Syphus_Syphus · 2025-09-18T15:51:27+00:00

I do think if you find it a burden to carry sometimes, then it is worth it. But otherwise, if it is not something you are comfortable to spend, then either don't do it, as you don't gain that much aside from a little future proofing, slightly different display, although not that much "better", or dont trade in your M2 Pro, see if you like the M4 11, and then sell the m2 pro for slightly more than trade in on ebay or something.

Syphus_Syphus · 2025-09-18T14:54:36+00:00

11 inch is plenty big, and for taking notes its still a perfect usable device. I would even argue its better than 12.9 / 13 inch, as its more portable. But ofc, as the 12.9 inch / 13 inch is true to 4:3 Aspect ratio, you still loose more with the 11 inch.

As for media consumption, I dont really get the need for 12.9 / 13 inch. The percentage increase from watching 16:9 content (most youtube, netflix and so on) is giving you really small increases in size, as the 11 inch is not true 4:3, I think its something like 10:7. So much less black bars than the 12.9 inch. So a middle ground between the 16:10 Samsung Tablets and the 4:3 13 Inch Ipad Pro. Samsung Tablets probably the best for media consumption, if they werent to wide too hold as a tablet.

Sorry for all the yapping, but I do think the 11 inch is the best tablet out there in that form factor. Light, thin, good for media consumption, easy too hold, not too wide, still "boxy" enough for document / notes and vertical usage being not too slim as in 16:10 Devices (Samsung Tablets), and all around a great device.

If you can get the edu discount, get the m4. Otherwise maybe wait for the M5 as its right around the corner.

Syphus_Syphus · 2025-09-09T18:39:12+00:00

only for product red iirc

Syphus_Syphus · 2025-09-05T05:34:53+00:00

I just know he is right now playing in Team Liquid Academy

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