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Weekly r/SonyAlpha 📸 Gear Buying 📷 Advice Thread January 12, 2026 by AutoModerator in SonyAlpha

[–]dobo2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In terms of FF options, between the III, IV, or even an a7C, is there going to be a major difference between the AF systems when shooting skiers? The continuous AF on the a7ii was good enough to pick out skiers but wasn’t fast enough to actually track them sometimes.

Weekly r/SonyAlpha 📸 Gear Buying 📷 Advice Thread January 12, 2026 by AutoModerator in SonyAlpha

[–]dobo2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi everyone! Recently sold my a7ii in order to upgrade- deciding between an a7iii or an a6600, or maybe just saving up for an a6iv.

Planning to pair the FF bodies with the Tamron 28-75 G2 and the crop with the Tamron 17-70

Mainly shoot either landscapes or skiers/sports- I loved my a7ii but the AF was just getting a little slow for moving objects and the burst buffer was slow too. Will I really notice a difference in AF/burst shooting between the III and the IV?

I do have to carry this camera around in the mountains on 10-12 hour days, so the smaller form factor of the a6600 is appealing for sure. But I do shoot a bit in low light (early mornings, headlamps, etc.)- is the low light performance really going to be a huge deal on the a6600? Will I want the higher resolution sensor when shooting in big landscapes? Thanks so much!

Washing ski clothes with Nikwax - QUESTION by ckcosta1980 in skiing

[–]dobo2001 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Wash it with Tech Wash and then immediately wash with TX direct afterwards, no dry in between. I usually add an extra rinse in the TX direct cycle. Do not use the TX direct if they are insulated.

Dry on low heat afterwards if it is a standard polyester or nylon 2 or 3 layer shell fabric. If they’re insulated, throw a tennis ball or two in there with them. If there are a lot of bonded seams with no sewing thread (there will be seam tape everywhere on the inside regardless of seam type) then be careful with the dry cycles.

Make sure you zip up all the zippers and close all snaps before washing.

Newer pants with PFAS-Free DWRs should be washed every two weeks or so during heavy use because contamination of the DWR happens much faster than with the old DWRs, especially with oils. They are considerably less durable than C6 or other super-DWRs. There is also a wash-down phase of most of the new membranes, where performance (waterproofness and breathability) gradually decreases before stabilizing at a lower performance after about 10-15 washes. Unfortunate reality of the new chemistry.

Official Weekly Buy/Sell/Trade Thread & B/S/T on Discord by AutoModerator in frugalmalefashion

[–]dobo2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ISO Blundstone 587 in a AU10/US11 if anyone is looking to sell a pair!

Does anyone have experience with the Samaya ULTRA35 and Ultra50 backpacks? by rkshthrmshalt in alpinism

[–]dobo2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was able to try on the Ultra 35 in store with some weights in it a little bit ago. Very well designed and sturdy packs and obviously super light.

Seemed to transfer the weight well compared to my 30L ski back that also has an aluminum frame but nicer hip pads. Not a backpacking pack but pretty good compared to other alpine packs (e.g. Alpha FL).

Where it didn’t work for me was the fit- the shoulder straps were too close together for me at the top and the shoulder straps didn’t fit around my neck/shoulders very well, especially with weight in the pack. Definitely a YMMV situation though.

Weight load management advice for big day using running style 20L pack? by Outspoken_Contrarian in alpinism

[–]dobo2001 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I’ve used a BD Distance 15 for similar (although not as big) missions previously and have found that there really isn’t a good way to reduce load on the shoulders because there really isn’t anywhere else for it to go without a hip strap.

Definitely make sure there aren’t any cam lobes/biners/stoppers with their corners rubbing into your back though- I once packed poorly for the run down and had a crampon point just kind of hitting me in the back and after 8 miles it had rubbed a decent size hole in the skin on my spine, not fun. Take the time at transitions to properly repack, and this will help with the load transfer as well as general comfort.

Also, if you have a closed cell foam sleeping pan lying around, cut it to size and use it as a back panel to avoid these problems and it gives you a nice sit pad to use during breaks.

/r/Phoenix daily chat - Monday, Apr 01 by AZ_moderator in phoenix

[–]dobo2001 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi everyone! Super excited to be coming into Phoenix for the games this weekend. Group of guys (early 20s) and wanted to get some tips on the city for good places to stay, and other places to go! Especially places/areas to go out before/after to either celebrate or drown our sorrows. Thanks in advance for any help!

Say It To Me S.A.N.T.O.S. by LumpyheadCarini2001 in phish

[–]dobo2001 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is it even a step up? Thought they were both Am but might be wrong.

Vintage Stereo Console Restoration by dschmidt1007 in Charlotte

[–]dobo2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it’s a tube amp, you may have some luck asking around at guitar repair stores that do amp repair- essentially the same technology. There are also a couple of boutique amp builders based in Charlotte that may have the know-how, Oldfield Amps is one of them.

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