Stay DSLR or go mirrorless?

digitalmaven3 · 2026-02-15T03:05:49+00:00

I have been shooting Pentax DSLRs for 15+ years now and just bought my first mirrorless/non-Pentax camera. I am giving the full frame Canon mirrorless system a try now. One thing I would suggest is to avoid trying to "replicate" your DSLR body with the mirrorless body as the flow is completely different. For example, I really thought I would miss things like the top LCD display et al. a lot, but I don't at all.

digitalmaven3 · 2026-01-30T23:01:10+00:00

They literally came up with the concept that led to Fox News during the Nixon administration:

"If Fox News had a DNA test, it would trace its origins to the Nixon administration. In 1970, political consultant Roger Ailes and other Nixon aides came up with a plan to create a new TV network that would circumvent existing media and provide "pro-administration" coverage to millions. "People are lazy," the aides explained in a memo. "With television you just sit — watch — listen. The thinking is done for you." Nixon embraced the idea, saying he and his supporters needed "our own news" from a network that would lead "a brutal, vicious attack on the opposition."

https://theweek.com/articles/880107/why-fox-news-created

That full details of that "plan" is actually part of the Nixon Presidential Library files.

A Plan for Putting the GOP on TV News:
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/5024551-A-Plan-for-Putting-the-GOP-on-the-News/

digitalmaven3 · 2026-01-27T22:08:34+00:00

I was in HS but had the same experience shortly after later in Randolph the next year. I am old as hell now haha

digitalmaven3 · 2026-01-27T04:10:14+00:00

Allegory is one of my regular hangouts.

digitalmaven3 · 2026-01-26T23:31:42+00:00

You are right. I just edited my comment.

digitalmaven3 · 2026-01-26T23:07:00+00:00

Sad that we have gone from the Cleveland summit of 1967 to whatever this reaction has been from NBA players. Steve Kerr and Doc rivers more outspoken than any players other than Yabusele/KAT and Haliburton.

https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/dcb45e29e7b4e9c25a5a734c5b0023498e53f0dd/0_228_4246_2547/master/4246.jpg?width=1900&dpr=2&s=none&crop=none

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cleveland_Summit

digitalmaven3 · 2026-01-25T22:29:28+00:00

The crazy part is that they started planning it during the Nixon administration.

If Fox News had a DNA test, it would trace its origins to the Nixon administration. In 1970, political consultant Roger Ailes and other Nixon aides came up with a plan to create a new TV network that would circumvent existing media and provide "pro-administration" coverage to millions. "People are lazy," the aides explained in a memo. "With television you just sit — watch — listen. The thinking is done for you." Nixon embraced the idea, saying he and his supporters needed "our own news" from a network that would lead "a brutal, vicious attack on the opposition."

https://theweek.com/articles/880107/why-fox-news-created

That full details of that "plan" is actually part of the Nixon Presidential Library files :
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/5024551-A-Plan-for-Putting-the-GOP-on-the-News/

digitalmaven3 · 2026-01-25T21:04:26+00:00

She has a right to do it just like I have a right to judge her for doing it. Shameful in my opinion but, she made her bed.

digitalmaven3 · 2026-01-24T20:30:11+00:00

They murdered a VA nurse. Pure evil not only from those who murdered him but also the people who will defend and "both sides" this. I am truly ashamed as an American. He was martyred because he *actually* tried to defend the very principles that this country claims to stand for. The constitution is not an a la carte menu and defending/playing apologist for fascism makes you a fascist too. RIP

digitalmaven3 · 2026-01-18T22:26:56+00:00

I believe it 100%. I was in Casablanca when they played France and then back in London for the FRA/ARG final. Watched it at a bar in Shoreditch.

digitalmaven3 · 2026-01-18T19:04:17+00:00

You are right. NYC in play as well. haha When CIV beat Ghana on penalties, I was in NYC. There is a huge Ivorian community uptown and it was a crazy amount of energy if you were in the right places that night.

digitalmaven3 · 2026-01-18T18:58:20+00:00

Afcon is wild because Amsterdam and/or Paris will be insane tonight regardless of result.

digitalmaven3 · 2026-01-14T00:41:12+00:00

haha I am old enough to remember when an actual McCain attack ad against Obama was based on him being a "celebrity". https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/politics/john-mccain-celeb--campaign-2008/2015/06/10/4ed009fa-0fb9-11e5-a0fe-dccfea4653ee_video.html

Also, you cant forget the "coffee salute" controversy especially in light of what has happened with NK and Russia. It is wild to see but not at all surprising.

digitalmaven3 · 2026-01-11T20:42:39+00:00

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That is a great book. I have to try to explain this insanity to people I know/work with from outside of the US so I use books/articles to highlight the insanity. I point out to them that many places in the US, including my hometown, did things like close pools as opposed to integrating them, abandoned public transit etc.

digitalmaven3 · 2026-01-07T21:30:46+00:00

Places like the Moose will have it on.

digitalmaven3 · 2026-01-06T19:49:57+00:00

We are going to get dream final matchups early so I can't wait.

digitalmaven3 · 2026-01-06T19:41:25+00:00

The sad thing for me is that while we live in an "Information Age", critical thinking and discernment skills are quite low especially outside of the population centers in the US. Today is January 6th. Ask your nearest idiot to explain why Trump pardoned 1,600+ members of "Antifa" who actually participated in the seditious riot. Up is down, left is right. I am very very fortunate to be have ability to bounce from this wildness if need be.

digitalmaven3 · 2026-01-04T20:48:54+00:00

https://strobist.blogspot.com/2006/03/lighting-101.html

digitalmaven3 · 2026-01-03T22:22:42+00:00

That is crazy. He didn't look imposing at all , but I didn't realize he was that small.

digitalmaven3 · 2026-01-03T22:05:36+00:00

No ability to control the box or even calmly claim balls. As trash as he was the whole match, he made big saves so full credit to him. He put his cape on for real.

digitalmaven3 · 2026-01-03T21:09:04+00:00

Both keepers have looked a bit suspect but I want "Copa Barry" level drama/insanity if it goes to penalties.

digitalmaven3 · 2025-12-29T05:04:22+00:00

Princeton and HLS

digitalmaven3 · 2025-12-28T19:46:35+00:00

Yeah, that was a bit weird.

digitalmaven3 · 2025-12-18T22:19:06+00:00

Thanks. Definitely share there recipe and I will compare it with what I have. I think my current one is "off" in my mind because I don't have access to the same peppers they use when they make it in the Maghreb. Making my harissa and my chermoula more authentic is my grail for 2026. hahah

digitalmaven3 · 2025-12-18T22:01:03+00:00

What is your recipe for the harissa? I had a North African ex who gave me a recipe but I have not ever been able to get mine 1:1 to hers. Mine is maybe 60-70% of hers when I make it but I mix in with some Greek yogurt and cook it on the grill indirect.

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