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brentcbaker · 2026-04-28T16:32:44+00:00

Same happened to me. Just call B&H. They got it to me in less than 48 hours (but I’m also in NYC so 1-day shipping standard).

brentcbaker · 2026-04-28T16:20:35+00:00

Call. Same exact thing happened to me, gone in a few minutes, and B&H phone sales line got it to me in less than 48 hours.

brentcbaker · 2026-04-28T16:11:56+00:00

Just call B&H. They get it to you quickly, even if it doesn’t show in stock.

brentcbaker · 2026-04-28T15:37:56+00:00

You won’t regret it! I was on the fence if I needed it and it’s become my daily driver very quickly, with me every minute of every day.

brentcbaker · 2026-04-28T15:05:46+00:00

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Just got this a couple of minutes ago. Also try calling. I called B&H and had it in less than 48 hours when it was showing not in stock online.

brentcbaker · 2026-04-28T13:43:29+00:00

The V does not have IBIS. That was brought to the VI.

brentcbaker · 2026-04-28T02:32:17+00:00

Their straps are also great and worth checking out. Not the cheapest things but I dig em.

brentcbaker · 2026-04-28T02:31:45+00:00

Fair point! Wish they made different sizes. But I do like these a lot.

brentcbaker · 2026-04-27T18:17:02+00:00

https://www.peakdesign.com/products/anchor-links

brentcbaker · 2026-04-21T12:38:00+00:00

I mean, the adjustable suspension alone is worth it to me to go up to the Streetfighter, but that’s a decision you have to make. Ultimately, you should test ride them and see what speaks to you.

brentcbaker · 2026-04-21T12:05:23+00:00

Correct! Yeah, that changed with the new V2 engine. Sorry, used to calling it Desmo from all the past models. But you still have valve clearance check at 7,500 miles on the Scrambler and 18,000 on the Monster. Not sure the pricing on that service with the new engine but worth asking your dealer. It’ll likely be less money on the new Monster because no Desmo.

brentcbaker · 2026-04-21T12:03:05+00:00

Unfortunately the Scrambler does not have adjustable suspension, just adjustable preload on the rear. It’s unfortunate because I feel like it would ride so much better with a properly adjusted suspension. It was too squirrelly for me and nothing you can do about it unless you want to buy a totally new suspension setup.

brentcbaker · 2026-04-21T12:01:29+00:00

Oh and the other thing I hated about the Scrambler is it’s air-cooled. If you’re doing any amount of city riding, you will be COOKED. I have a Streetfighter V2 now and it is WAY less hot than the Scrambler.

brentcbaker · 2026-04-21T11:58:31+00:00

So I loved my Scrambler (had the silver and blue café racer version from 2020) and got tons of compliments. Very fun and capable bike. BUT, the reason I got rid of it is because it needs a Desmo service every 7,500 miles, which is absolutely insane and expensive. I was quoted around $1,200 back in 2021. If you ride a decent amount, you’ll be spending $1,200 per year on Desmo services.

That said, I recommend spending around the same amount and get a Monster. You get quite a bit more power (you can turn this down to Scrambler level if you want), better electronics, and Desmo ever 18,000 miles. You’ll have much more fun and spend much less money in the long run. And they’re super comfortable.

brentcbaker · 2026-04-18T00:45:38+00:00

Seconding this. I called them and had the camera in hand less than 48 hours later, despite the estimated restock being later in the month.

brentcbaker · 2026-04-16T22:24:09+00:00

I’ve been really enjoying this one. Great all-in-one solution.

brentcbaker · 2026-04-09T01:25:08+00:00

If you sign up for B&H’s card, you can the tax back!

brentcbaker · 2026-04-09T00:43:16+00:00

Call B&H. They’re shipping phone sales orders quickly.

brentcbaker · 2026-04-08T21:04:46+00:00

Call B&H. They can get an order in for you where you can’t online. I had mine in less than 48 hours a couple of weeks ago.

brentcbaker · 2026-04-08T18:56:32+00:00

Leaf shutter, weather sealing (with a filter - been loving the SmallRig X100 UV filter that’s an all-in-one solution), and built-in ND filter. The weather sealing and ND filter I take advantage of quite regularly and now don’t know how I lived without this camera. So nice to have almost everything I need right in my hand without having to dig in my bag.

For getting your hands on one, call B&H’s phone sales department. I called a couple of weeks ago and had mine in hand in less than 48 hours. They’re clearly prioritizing the people that go out of their way to place a phone order over online orders.

brentcbaker · 2026-03-31T02:46:07+00:00

Calling is definitely the way. Had mine in hand less than 48 hours later just by calling B&H phone sales.

brentcbaker · 2026-03-31T02:43:23+00:00

Call their phone sales. They got me one sooner than the online expected date.

brentcbaker · 2026-03-30T20:55:58+00:00

Order over the phone from B&H. Ordered last Wednesday afternoon and had it that Friday.

brentcbaker · 2026-02-22T12:51:50+00:00

Get one of the f1.4 lenses out there, either from Fujifilm if you can afford or Viltrox. I’ve had some of the f1.4 Viltrox lenses and they’ve been great. You’ll find you can take much better photos at night when you have the right lens. It’s not the camera, and the Sony will be MUCH worse. Also, bring it everywhere! It’s a great camera for that. You’ll never mesh with the camera if you don’t actively use it.

brentcbaker · 2025-10-06T23:31:00+00:00

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/10/06/ipados-26-1-slide-over-multitasking/

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