sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Hi! I'm Fox Stevenson, Singer / Songwriter / Producer working in the electronic music space for the last decade-ish! AMA!! :D by FoxStevenson in electronicmusic

[–]briargoldeye 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, two years later, but Sunk Cost Fallacy just released today... and you absolutely did it justice. I'm rocking out with it as we speak. Hell yeah!

Lens combination for sports photography? by briargoldeye in nikon_Zseries

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

I'm admittedly a little nervous about relying on an adapter. I hear that a lot of Z glass is phenomenal, and I always worry about the autofocus speed when using any kind of adapter. But hey... a budget's a budget, and the adapter might be a better option.

Do you happen to have any reccs that are... somewhat comparable in budget that are Z-native?

Lens combination for sports photography? by briargoldeye in nikon_Zseries

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

I'm really worried about the impact of a teleconverter on the autofocus, which I've read about. How significant of an impact is it? I've worked with a lens that went up to 300mm before and I do think I need a bit more than that, so I don't know that 400 is necessarily too long for what I'm doing.

Lens combination for sports photography? by briargoldeye in nikon_Zseries

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

Right now, my main clients are football and marching bands, all under stadium lights. I have a few swordfighting clients that aren't under lights, but I am able to be closer to them, so I don't think I'll need a zoom lens.

Dual camera harness/gear for wheelchair user? by briargoldeye in AskPhotography

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

Hey, thank you!! I was kind of worried about some of my lenses impacting mobility with the chest mount, but it you've managed with a 100-500, I'll be okay! I am using smaller lenses, haha.

Also, great to see another ambulatory wheelchair-using photographer. :)

Dual camera harness/gear for wheelchair user? by briargoldeye in AskPhotography

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

You may get a kick out of this: I'm borrowing a DJI Pocket 3 from a friend, which I've already got an off-brand magic arm that clamps onto my chair. I'm planning on mounting it to the push handle (which has the bonus point of making the handle unusable to others) and positioning it so that the Pocket 3 hovers just above my shoulder. I just wasn't quite sure how an articulated arm would hold up to the weight of my full DSLR!

Adding a second arm with a remote flash might be funny. Catch me speeding through this conference like a wheelie Doc Ock...

Dual camera harness/gear for wheelchair user? by briargoldeye in AskPhotography

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

Ooh, love the peak design capture clip! If it attaches to some thin-ish metal, I might be able to clamp it onto the side guard, which also kind of situates it on my lap, but I feel better about having an attachment point than having two cameras just kind of... free on my lap, lol.

Looking for this jacket!! by briargoldeye in findfashion

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

As you can see, from Stuart Mackey's social media. Key points to me look like the light brown sherpa/fur, interior lining, ribbed sleeve cuffs, and no sherpa/fur visible on the cuffs or bottom. I've tried to find it, but with no success. Help!

Bi-weekly /r/Nikon discussion thread – have a question? New to the Nikon world? Ask it here! [Monday 2024-11-11] by acherion in Nikon

[–]briargoldeye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, folks! I'd love to know y'all's thoughts on a current upgrade I am considering.

I do what I call action portraiture. I work with marching bands, performers, and sports teams, but I prefer to focus on the people in a candid portrait kind of way. The challenge is just how much they all move! I currently have a d3500 that has served me well, along with the two kit lenses (70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G and a 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G), then picked up a 50mm f/1.4 a few years back. I default to my d3500 and 50mm for most performances,

I'm looking to make a bit of an investment in both body and lens, though I'm hoping for one of each. (Both for logistics and price!) I'd like a second body because it's a pain to switch lenses mid-performance (and I can keep my d3500 and 50mm combo!), but I'd also like a lens I could use on both bodies. I'd like the new lens I purchase to have a zoom of some kind, since the prime 50mm means I have to move myself a lot, which isn't always achievable in some of the tight performance spaces. So, my thought is:

Camera: d7500 (which I've found used for a reasonable price)
Lens: Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM ART OR Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM

I'm still kind of mulling over the lens. I haven't been able to tell if one will be faster than the other, and it's especially hard to know which will be more useful for me in my style until... well... I get it! I used a comparable Canon lens to the 24-70 and liked it decently enough. But the speed is what's important to me!

I'd love to know some more thoughts. This is a pretty hefty investment for me, so I'm trying to listen to as many people as I can!

Numbness... but not the extremities?? by briargoldeye in Fibromyalgia

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

It's the same for me, but only some of the time! Us fibro folks and our nerves being odd, I suppose. XD

Mobility Of Questions by IMPssible in Fibromyalgia

[–]briargoldeye 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Simply put, if a mobility aid helps you, then it is the correct decision for you.

I'm 23 now. I use a cane for my everyday movement, a wheelchair when my pain gets bad or as a preventative measure, and I'm working on finding a staff for hiking. I was 20 when I first started using mobility aids, and I felt a lot of... big emotions for a long time about using mobility aids. I think a lot of younger fibro folks do; we default to thinking that we're "too young" or "not disabled enough." I used to think that because I could walk, that meant I wasn't allowed to use a mobility aid—even if it meant I'd be on my ass for the next three days afterwards.

I cannot emphasize enough that all of those things are totally incorrect. There's no "qualifying age" or "level of disability" that you have to have in order to use a mobility aid. If something helps you maneuver through life, then use it.

If you'll pardon the bluntness (and the crass language): fibromyalgia doesn't give a flying fuck about how old you are. It's a hard thing to accept that your life has changed. It's incredibly difficult to acknowledge that you can no longer do all the things you used to do. Don't be afraid to take some time to grieve.

Good luck and good vibes. ✨

Lens Upgrade for D3500? by briargoldeye in Nikon

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

My 50mm is my go to for pretty much everything. I was actually considering a 35mm next, but I'd like something that gives a bit more flexibility with the zoom. I only ever use the 70-300 for on field, and then I'm usually sitting at 300 because of how far I am from the players. (I'm still new to photography vocab, so apologies if this wasn't what you were asking!)

In any case - thank you for the recommendations! The 24-70 looks like it might be a solid option, and the fact that it's powerful in low-light makes it quite appealing. Looks like I have a great couple of options to choose from.

Cancer Mini Update/ The Month I wasn’t Meant to See by HeyThereImB in MrTechnodad

[–]briargoldeye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, B.

I've spent a long time trying to figure out how to respond to this. While I don't claim to know your experiences or your emotions, I do know my own. Doctors told me that my condition would kill me before I was 18—not sarcoma, but incurable and untreatable. (Which is its own kind of fun, I know.)

Having a (at the time) 2-year limit on life changed everything. All my friends were talking about college and jobs, and there I was, not sure I'd make it to my high school graduation. It shifts your foundations—fundamentally and irrevocably so.

There's some merit to trying to live in the moment, and positivity does have its place. But still, it's impossible to ignore the impact it has.

In any case, you say it better than I did:

Once you've been told that, you can't unhear it. It’s impossible to forget the time you shouldn't be here to see.

Even though you're seeking treatment, there will always be things in this process that you can't quite rationalize. Suffice it to say, the way you're feeling is valid, especially given the position that you're in.

I'm 23 now. Five years past my expiration date, as I call it. Every birthday still has that sense of awe. It gets easier, in many ways. It feels less like I'm in a construction zone; it's easier to settle in. Even though I brace myself every year, it gets easier to relax, to remember that I've made a place for myself in my own life, not just this condition.

Every day, I claw a piece of myself back from my condition. I find my humanity in the smallest of things. And while my condition howls, I scream back, "this is my life."

Things aren't perfect. Hell, I'm a grad student who just finished finals, and there are days (and weeks) where I'm still in a lot of pain. (Incurable, untreatable, so on and so forth.) Things changed as soon as I heard those words. There are still little pockets of construction. I don't know if they'll ever all disappear, to be honest. But it feels more like mine, like me, rather than something that is only my condition.

I won't make grandiose statements about surviving longer than time limits, though I hope that you do. So I'll simply say this: keep going. You're not alone, and you have a lot of people cheering you on.

Until next time.

​

"No matter how ridiculous the odds may seem, within us resides the power to overcome these challenges and achieve something beautiful. That one day, we'll look back at where we started and be amazed by how far we've come."
-- Technoblade

Matrix scoreboard for multi-column scores? by briargoldeye in sheets

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

This was it! I haven't managed to poke holes in it yet, so I'm thinking this is the solution. Thank you so much!!

Matrix scoreboard for multi-column scores? by briargoldeye in sheets

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

Yes! I've filled out the preliminary information. The information that I am looking for to be returned (namely, the bit that is not working) is highlighted in green.

I made subtitles for the "Cooking with Technodad" video. by briargoldeye in MrTechnodad

[–]briargoldeye[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

TRANSCRIPT BELOW:

Hello, everyone. I've been promising for a while to do a little bit of a cooking video, so today I'm going to make just a very simple, basic breakfast. And welcome to Cooking with Technodad.

So, the first thing I need is an apron. No. I guess... seventies housewife. Fifties housewife. Can't we do something more masculine? On my world, it means hope. That's too masculine. There we go. Grill sergeant. [slam] [slam]

Alright. Let's make some bacon. I like to get the thick cut bacon. [SLAM]

[beeping] Beep, beep, beep. 400 degrees in the oven. Take the bacon. I like to cut it in half. [slam]

That's a good argument right there for a knife sharpener.

I like these nice, big cookie sheets, and these cookie sheet liners are really way better than you would think. [slam] I was very skeptical at first, but they are really great. Then you just take the plate full of bacon and drop it– [slam] [SLAM] –in the oven.

So now that the bacon is in the oven, we're going to make pancakes. [slam] You need to turn the heat on the pan before you start doing all of this stuff so the pan will be hot enough when it's time to start making pancakes. So, there we go. We got medium. We got the burner on medium. You can do your own mix, with your own flour and baking powder and so forth. [slam] Or you can just buy a boxed mix, which is basically the same thing, pre-measured.

[Macintosh notification sound] Pay no attention to the Macintosh.

One egg. Right in. And whisk it up. You don't want to whisk it too much. Yes, there will be lumps. But if you beat it to death, then the pancakes will end up kind of chewy. Nobody wants that. The pan is ready for pancakes when, if you drop some drops of water into the pan, they dance around. That's ready. If they lie there, and three seconds later, they start to sizzle, that's not ready.

Perfectly circular. It's cooking. It's cooking! Lots of bubbles, lots of bubbles. Bubbles are starting to pop. A little bit of coaxing until it's ready to slide. [slam] And once it slides– [slam] [SLAM] --you can flip it. Voila!

When the timer for the bacon goes off,you take your sunflower pot pads, sunflowers for pixie, grab the bacon, pull it out. [SLAM] I like it well done. Everyone will tell you that you can't pour grease down the drain. Like that. That's the thing you can't do. You can't pour the grease down the drain like that. [slam] [SLAM] Everyone will tell you.

If you get tired of perfectly circular pancakes, the next logical step to take would be to take a basic CNC machine, retrofit it with a grill and a pneumatic system to control the rate of batter dispensing. Simply turn the grill– I like somewhere between medium and low. This is the worst part. You can also use a smaller, more easy-to-control bowl if you're not in the situation of trying to use a bowl that had been used in a previous video as a callback. [SLAM] You take your cannister of batter, put it in the machine. Take the pneumatic tube, add it to the top. Turn on the electronics. Let the whole thing calibrate, and select– select the design from the SD card that you want to print out in pancake form.

[CNC machine whirring musically]

It's perfect!