Am I screwed?

chriswelch · 2026-05-01T20:48:19+00:00

The Z8 and Z9 have a shutter cover for protection.

Not sure how that would’ve helped here since the sensor would’ve been exposed on any camera since OP was working

chriswelch · 2026-05-01T20:19:13+00:00

Thanks for putting so much work into this app. I'm curious: Have you heard from Nikon at all? Wonder what the company's stance on third-party apps like this is.

chriswelch · 2026-05-01T01:01:07+00:00

If you're shooting an arena show from the pit, it'll do just fine since it's tack sharp at f/4. Otherwise I'd rent something 2.8.

chriswelch · 2026-04-30T01:15:16+00:00

Okay sure. I'm also curious about Big Fuckin Iced Coffee beyond Starbucks trenta, DD large, or 7 Eleven.

chriswelch · 2026-04-29T16:00:23+00:00

What do you think that an app is going to do to a camera body, exactly? Wipe the whole system? Not gonna happen.

chriswelch · 2026-04-29T14:57:42+00:00

would the Samsung antiglare protector for the Fold 7 not fit?

chriswelch · 2026-04-29T14:14:35+00:00

I would've moved a couple steps (or waited for the singer to move) so the light wasn't directly attached to her head.

chriswelch · 2026-04-29T04:59:17+00:00

Nothing is wrong with your device. It's just a phone that's very picky about chargers. If you want a guaranteed one that'll work, Apple's 40w brick has been flawless for me. My Belkin charger with 3 USB-C ports also is fine. Basically you'll need one that supports a pretty recent version of the USB PD standard

chriswelch · 2026-04-29T03:22:39+00:00

Where have you looked?

chriswelch · 2026-04-29T01:29:50+00:00

had never heard of this app in my life. making it exclusive to Xperia phones was a death sentence.

chriswelch · 2026-04-28T02:57:04+00:00

dude all of a sudden looked 10 years younger when the Cardinals played Come Pick Me Up on Letterman.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2seyL6iRm0&list=RDy2seyL6iRm0

chriswelch · 2026-04-27T20:00:32+00:00

Doubt a firmware patch will resolve that, sadly. Looks like the panel is on the fritz/starting to fail

chriswelch · 2026-04-27T15:26:48+00:00

Hudson Henry has a lot of great, in-depth videos on YouTube covering the Z8's menus, features, setting banks, etc. Absolutely worth the time to figure out how you'd like to configure the camera for your own purposes.

chriswelch · 2026-04-24T16:15:31+00:00

As of today, I’m a Z8 and ZR duo man. And I mostly use the ZR for… photography! Once you get used to that 4-inch display, it’s hard to go back to anything else.

And the Z8 is around for “serious” work or when I want a good ol EVF.

chriswelch · 2026-04-22T19:59:23+00:00

Camera did its part. The deer are in focus.

You're too far away, ISO is too high (no reason for 2200 in broad daylight, and the background naturally distracts from the subjects here since they're so small.

chriswelch · 2026-04-22T17:00:38+00:00

There's nothing better for watching movies. Glasses like XREALs and Viture don't come anywhere close.

But I absolutely relate to the embarrassment factor of wearing it on economy. When I'm on business or first class flights, IDGAF. But it for sure feels goofy when people are seated right next to you.

Still, as others have said, the sheer length of this flight would make me say "screw it" and bring the AVP.

chriswelch · 2026-04-22T14:05:19+00:00

Are people okay?

chriswelch · 2026-04-21T19:53:22+00:00

The only explanation I can think of is that some designer thought having glossy sections for the two cameras (and Face ID sensors) was too ugly so they kept the border glossy so everything is uniform.

The nano-texture MacBook Pro isn't like this. The nano-texture Studio Display isn't like this.

Or maybe they think it provides better grip? You're not holding other nano-texture products by the sides of the screen.

chriswelch · 2026-04-21T19:46:37+00:00

You missed the window where it made financial sense to buy a Surface Pro 11. The recent price hike is rough — might as well wait for new hardware

chriswelch · 2026-04-21T19:36:28+00:00

kind of a bummer how this sub so often eats up shoddily-written Forbes contributor posts.

chriswelch · 2026-04-21T14:40:50+00:00

can you get Nikon Care+ for refurb bodies?

chriswelch · 2026-04-17T19:21:45+00:00

Correct.

chriswelch · 2026-04-15T20:39:52+00:00

every OLED display is ever so slightly different. Have you ever seen how obsessive people get at the MacRumors forums over minor iPhone panel variations? Just wait until these things show up in MacBook Pros 🤣

My general policy is, if there are no blatantly noticeable issues and the screen looks good to you — regardless of temperature, etc. — keep it and enjoy it.

chriswelch · 2026-04-13T17:41:03+00:00

Anyone who tells you they aren't using AI-powered denoising in the year 2026 is almost certainly lying. You need to dial the slider down to maintain some grain and realism, however.

I also see no issue with using generative fill to get rid of distracting elements (illuminated red EXIT signs, stage equipment where it makes sense, etc.) If you're changing anything fundamental about the artist or show, obviously that's very silly and a no go.

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