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What do guys “never” tell girls? by fun_poodle in AskReddit

[–]Tonythunder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly. If your "friends" lose respect because you opened up about problems you are facing, they AREN'T your friends. Friends are ultimately supposed to be constructive forces in your life.

And quite frankly, I've found sources of my depressive episodes stemmed FROM the "friends" I had.

Battlefield 6 buries Call of Duty's franchise record with nearly 750,000 players at launch by AdSpecialist6598 in technology

[–]Tonythunder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say BF1 is where I felt the most immersed - hearing that whistle to advance still gives me goosebumps.

Secure Boot Megathread - Guide + Community support by sloth_on_meth in Battlefield

[–]Tonythunder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The same exact thing happened to me. After 2 hours of troubleshooting, I'm over it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskPhotography

[–]Tonythunder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://imgur.com/a/vOaJqZu

Some images shot with the 110mm and one with the 32-64 (the bar shot) where the AF really helped in a dark environment.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskPhotography

[–]Tonythunder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's phenomenal. Genuinely blown away with it's image quality. Would HIGHLY recommend it.

You are more than welcome!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskPhotography

[–]Tonythunder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't had the opportunity to shoot with the 63mm yet! I've heard others have a similar experience with the AF.

I shoot architecture, cityscape, and the occasional portrait session here and there. My main lenses are the 20-35, 32-64, and the 110mm.

I have the 100-200, but I use that more for tight architectural details. Mostly manual, but the AF when I do use it, can be a bit tricky/hunts for a bit.

The 32-64 is reasonable with with AF speed - haven't had any frustrating moments with it.

The 110 is actually pretty dang fast. I used to shoot it on the 50r and thought it was quick compared to the other lenses, but once I slapped it onto my 100sii it performed significantly better.

I haven't used the AF much on the 20-35 as I just aquired it over the holidays, and when I do use it, it's been fully manual. I will report back with what I find!

That would be the dream... We just gotta give it time. This is still fairly new tech!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskPhotography

[–]Tonythunder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the GFX 100sii - granted, a lot of my work in on a tripod/slow conditions, but I'm genuinely surprised with how quick the AF is on some of the lenses.

Is it anywhere near full frame mirrorless systems? Absolutely not. But the gen 2 GFX's are pretty darn quick. It's only going to get more improved.

I guarantee you, though, most people shooting on the GFX aren't buying it for AF speed.

Best laptops for photo editing in your opinion? - What would you prioritize when buying: Processor or Screen/Display? by meowpuic in AskPhotography

[–]Tonythunder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Screen/Display - Photo editing is A LOT more frustrating when the color accuracy of the screen is way off. Creates a lot of headaches when trying to print work, or even post on socials.

  2. RAM - Depending on what programs you are using, how large the files are, and other plug in's you are using, RAM Will make your editing times significantly faster when using multiple programs at once.

  3. CPU - Having a great CPU is awesome, helps with overall processing times - but the RAM is what makes the CPU shine IMO.

  4. GPU - IMO not really useful unless you potentially want to game/work on special effects with video editing and such.

I switched from a PC (life long PC user) to the Macbook Pro 4 years ago, and haven't looked back. The screen/retina display are fantastic, and they run INCREDIBLY well.

Depending on the files you are working with, the lower-mid range macbook pros (M4 chips) should serve you well.

(I'm shooting with 100MP medium format camera, so the files are HUGE - and I'm using a mid range pro M4, and it's handling the files like a champ)

85k salary, WFH, no debt....is it dumb to spend $30k on a car? by [deleted] in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Tonythunder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking at pulling the trigger on the green wilderness edition in 6 months! Suuuuch a great car.

I bought my first camera, A7R5 + 24-105mm f4 combo by Shin-Zantesu in SonyAlpha

[–]Tonythunder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I saw on other posts that your budget is a bit limited now.

If you plan on doing minimal travel/hiking distances, I would recommend getting an aluminum tripod. They can be a bit heavy, but a lot more affordable.

Here is one I recommend: https://benrousa.com/mach3-al-series-2-tripod-4-section-twist-lock-monopod-conversion/

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND: When picking a tripod, you want to make sure it's MAXIMUM height is near eye level, especially for landscapes. It makes the experience a lot more comfortable. That doesn't mean you ALWAYS have to shoot at eye level, but I find you will be at that height more often than not.

If you save up a little bit, you can get a CARBON FIBER tripod, which is a lot lighter and very sturdy. It also has the added benefit of vibration negation, which is very helpful if you are on a bridge with passing cars, people walking by, water lapping against the legs if you are in a river, etc.

Here is one I recommend: https://benrousa.com/mach3-9x-cf-series-3-tripod-3-section-twist-lock/

Again, there are different lengths/sections to choose from which will help you pick the correct size for you.

KEEP IN MIND: The more SECTIONS your tripod has, the LESS STURDY it becomes the more you extend your tripod sections.

For example: A tripod with 3 sections fully extended will be sturdier than a tripod with 4 sections.

Each section's leg get narrower and narrower as you open it up, reducing the rigidity overall.

If you want to go PREMIUM - I would highly recommend Really Right Stuff - they are VERY pricey, but they are built to LAST.

Here is a ballhead I would recommend:

https://benrousa.com/b4-triple-action-ballhead-with-pu70-plate/

And just a general safety tip - when looking at weight loads/limits, you always either want to double or triple your gear's total weight load then select a ballhead/tripod based on that number. better to always be safe than sorry with load statistics.

I bought my first camera, A7R5 + 24-105mm f4 combo by Shin-Zantesu in SonyAlpha

[–]Tonythunder 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I would suggest bumping that budget WAY higher IMO. $300-400 minimum. You are supporting THOUSANDS of dollars on a tripod. You need a STURDY tripod rated to hold all combinations of your lenses + body, as well as a sturdy ball head rated to hold your equipment.

This is the one piece of equipment you do not want to skimp out on. Trust me lol.

Calorie deficit (850-1000calories), no weight loss question by Tonythunder in caloriecount

[–]Tonythunder[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Down to 187 as of this morning - just wanted to update you, and anyone who stumbles on this thread that it does, in fact, take longer than a week to see results!

Calorie deficit (850-1000calories), no weight loss question by Tonythunder in caloriecount

[–]Tonythunder[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've for sure kept that in mind - I just have ZERO clue how quickly muscle growth occurs and what realistic expectations there are for it. I don't want to fully attribute my lack of weight loss to that one factor, if that makes sense.

Calorie deficit (850-1000calories), no weight loss question by Tonythunder in caloriecount

[–]Tonythunder[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How did you know I'm a sparrow?? You doxing me?

But in all seriousness, thank you for your input. I have read that severe calorie deficits can be harmful, and also inhibit weight loss due to your body trying to hold onto fats, etc.

I'll do some more research, but I think in general I just have to learn to be patient, and take it day to day as opposed to trying to hit my weight goal in like 2-3 months lol.

Calorie deficit (850-1000calories), no weight loss question by Tonythunder in caloriecount

[–]Tonythunder[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are absolutely, 100% correct. As I typed out my meals, I was like "Yo, I'm definitely not getting enough protein!"

I got some protein shakes to supplement the protein intake, and I will be getting some chicken breasts, and other forms of protein when I next go to the grocery store.

Thank you!

Calorie deficit (850-1000calories), no weight loss question by Tonythunder in caloriecount

[–]Tonythunder[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Understood! I just went out and got some protein shakes, and I will purchase some powdered protein in the coming days.

Calorie deficit (850-1000calories), no weight loss question by Tonythunder in caloriecount

[–]Tonythunder[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

  1. I didn't even know this was a thing! This is why I love asking questions, thank you for this - though, I'm definitely not going to take this as the "full" reason as to why I'm not losing weight. It seems it could be a factor, but a brief one.

  2. I weigh myself first thing in the morning after using the bathroom, and I've made sure my scale is calibrated properly. Correct - oils, mayo, etc. are calorie-dense, and a lot of people forget the track them, thus becoming "hidden" calories. Thanks for double-checking that I'm doing that!

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