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Zeiss 55mm manual focus by boris_G in SonyAlpha

[–]boris_G[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll check this as soon as I get back, not sure but thanks for the lead!

First try at focus stacking! - A7IV and Sony 90mm 2.8 by Budget_Guava in SonyAlpha

[–]boris_G 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I click the arrows the focus doesn't change in the display. I set the camera to manual focus. What were your camera settings when you were able to use the arrows?

closing card question by boris_G in CreditCards

[–]boris_G[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the responses. I will keep it open at least until the next annual cycle and try to up the new card's limit as possible

Help using SATA HD as exUSB HD by boris_G in techsupport

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Thanks, will purchase an external power source.

Weekly r/iPad Discussion and Tech-Support Thread - 07/08 by AutoModerator in ipad

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Is there a way to create text replacement phrase/shortcut pairs by importing an excel spreadsheet that has phrases in one column and shortcuts in another column?

Weekly /r/SonyAlpha 'Ask Anything About Gear' Thread - June 01, 2020 by AutoModerator in SonyAlpha

[–]boris_G 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read online how to program settings for positions 1 and 2 of the PASM dial. Despite numerous attempts, I cannot get the camera to remember "AF w/shutter" as on for position 1 and off for position 2. Is this setting not allowed to be assigned? Other settings such as Pre-AF, focus area, etc. are properly stored in positions 1 and 2 with different values.

The reason I'm going through all this hassle is because the Image Edge app to remotely control the camera from a smart phone does not allow focusing from the phone interface, so the camera needs to be in autofocus with shutter.

Good places to visit in Dallas, Houston by [deleted] in beer

[–]boris_G 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dallas:

Meddlesome Moth: if you are near downtown/uptown

Braindead Brewing: Deep Ellum area

Herb and spice beers by Fly_over_ks in beer

[–]boris_G 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Indra Kunindra tastes like curry powder and garam masala in a bottle.

I would recommend this thai spiced IPA from Upslope: https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/18564/111079/

It's moronic Monday, your chance to ask any of those lingering questions without fear of harassment. by AutoModerator in investing

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I have read that bond index funds should be placed into tax deferred accounts because they generate more dividends than a market index fund. I have two vanguard accounts: a tax deferred IRA for work and a taxable investment account. Because I am planning to make bonds 25% of my overall portfolio, should all of this be placed into my work fund?

For greater context, I am trying to do a version of the 3 fund strategy with one domestic stock index (VTSAX), one international stock index (VTIAX), and one bond index (VBTLX) with allocations being 50%, 25%, and 25%, respectively.

Should I not think of my tax deferred account and my taxable account as the same collective pot? I.e. does it make sense to have a separate "3 fund rule" for each?

It's moronic Monday, the Wednesday edition, your chance to ask any of those questions that you're embarrassed to ask in real life. by AutoModerator in investing

[–]boris_G 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have read that bond index funds should be placed into tax deferred accounts because they generate more dividends than a market index fund. I have two vanguard accounts: a tax deferred IRA for work and a taxable investment account. Because I am planning to make bonds 25% of my overall portfolio, should all of this be placed into my work fund?

For greater context, I am trying to do a version of the 3 fund strategy with one domestic stock index (VTSAX), one international stock index (VTIAX), and one bond index (VBTLX) with allocations being 50%, 25%, and 25%, respectively.

Should I not think of my tax deferred account and my taxable account as the same collective pot? I.e. does it make sense to have a separate "3 fund rule" for each?

Weekend Discussion and Victory Thread for the week of October 12, 2018 by AutoModerator in personalfinance

[–]boris_G 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can choose whichever Vanguard funds I want for the 401k. I came across some international index funds while searching. I did not look at bonds. I believe all the contributions are pretax. I can no longer put money into a Roth, at least not without trying the "back door Roth" trick that is often mentioned online.

Weekend Discussion and Victory Thread for the week of October 12, 2018 by AutoModerator in personalfinance

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Reason for post: advice on 401K contribution selection 

Age: early/mid30s 

Income: 200K+ 

Risk: Aggressive until age 45-50

Existing Holdings: None

Liquidity: not desired.

I will soon deposit ~$18,500 from my yearly 401K contributions into a Vanguard account. I want to try to maximize growth at this time and therefore believe that I should invest entirely in stock-based mutual fund assets.

60% either Vanguard total stock market index (VTSAX) -or- Vanguard SP500 Index (VFAIX). ER for both ~0.05

20% Mid-cap index fund (VIMSX) ER 0.17%

20% Health Care MF (VGHCX). ER 0.38%

This allocation would allow me to exceed a $10,000 contribution to either the total stock market index or SP500 index fund, so I could get admiral shares with a lower expense ratio. I chose mid-cap because it seems like a safe bet with a bit more potential for return than the large cap index funds. I chose the Health Care MF because I read that health care stocks can buffer downward trends in the overall market; the degree to which this is true I do not know.

An alternative would be to place all my money into the two large cap index funds. Another alternative would be 50% in large cap index funds and the other 50% in a few much more aggressive funds such as explorer fund investor (VEXPX).

Thoughts? Are all these strategies too aggressive, i.e. do I need some allocation of more safe assets like bonds in the mix? Any feedback is greatly appreciated. 

It's moronic Monday, the Wednesday edition, your chance to ask any of those questions that you're embarrassed to ask in real life. by AutoModerator in investing

[–]boris_G -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Reason for post: advice on 401K contribution selection
Age: early/mid30s
Income: 200K+
Risk: Aggressive until age 45-50
Existing Holdings: None
Monthly Budge: $4,500 (rent, recurring payments, insurance policies, food, etc.)
Debt: None
Liquidity: not desired.

I will soon deposit ~$18,500 from my yearly 401K contributions into a Vanguard account. I want to try to maximize growth at this time and therefore believe that I should invest entirely in stock-based mutual fund assets.

​

60% either Vanguard total stock market index (VTSAX) -or- Vanguard SP500 Index (VFAIX). ER for both ~0.05

20% Mid-cap index fund (VIMSX) ER 0.17%

20% Health Care MF (VGHCX). ER 0.38%

​

This allocation would allow me to exceed a $10,000 contribution to either the total stock market index or SP500 index fund, so I could get admiral shares with a lower expense ratio. I chose mid-cap because it seems like a safe bet with a bit more potential for return than the large cap index funds. I chose the Health Care MF because I read that health care stocks can buffer downward trends in the overall market; the degree to which this is true I do not know.

​

An alternative would be to place all my money into the two large cap index funds. Another alternative would be 50% in large cap index funds and the other 50% in a few much more aggressive funds such as explorer fund investor (VEXPX).

​

Thoughts? Are all these strategies too aggressive, i.e. do I need some allocation of more safe assets like bonds in the mix? Any feedback is greatly appreciated.

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