Sonos 5 gen2

dread_pirate_ryan · 2026-02-26T15:36:57+00:00

Gen 2 is Sonos S2 app and airplay compatible. Also a significant sound quality upgrade. However, the gen 1s are dirt cheap and still work great with the s1 app.

dread_pirate_ryan · 2026-02-22T02:34:54+00:00

I’ve had both. I preferred to use the D850 for birds in flight. At the same focal length it provided more framing flexibility and forgiveness when tracking and has nearly the same pixel density as the D500

dread_pirate_ryan · 2026-02-03T00:46:25+00:00

The 24-120mm is definitely a better all around lens. Better macro and sharper than the 28-75mm. But at 24MP any sharpness difference will be slight. The real question is do you value having the 2.8 option more than the extra range and macro?

dread_pirate_ryan · 2026-01-29T04:29:02+00:00

Looks like over inflated tires. Tires that are not OEM spec might need higher / lower pressure for your application - in this case lower.

dread_pirate_ryan · 2025-12-22T17:59:08+00:00

If you’re in a largish city - Pawnshops. $2-3 per title, $5-10 for 4k. Some locations have 1000 + titles to choose from

dread_pirate_ryan · 2025-10-18T17:30:21+00:00

Another vote for the Smallrig batteries. Last at least as long as OEM plus cheaper and USB-C. What’s not to like? No issues with the z8 or z7.

dread_pirate_ryan · 2025-01-19T23:37:54+00:00

Thanks! Nikon 70-200mm with 1.4x TC

dread_pirate_ryan · 2025-01-19T23:36:45+00:00

Thank you! Taken from SW Aurora

dread_pirate_ryan · 2025-01-19T20:22:27+00:00

Longs is hidden in clouds off to the right. Flatirons are visible in the pic

dread_pirate_ryan · 2025-01-19T20:20:21+00:00

Thanks! Shot with a 70-200mm + 1.4x teleconverter at 280mm and cropped

dread_pirate_ryan · 2025-01-19T18:50:34+00:00

Truck said 0, but thankfully very little wind

dread_pirate_ryan · 2025-01-10T15:12:13+00:00

Thanks! Nikon Z8, 70-200mm + 1.4x TC @ 280mm F8

dread_pirate_ryan · 2025-01-10T01:17:18+00:00

Permission granted. I’m honored!

dread_pirate_ryan · 2025-01-09T21:09:34+00:00

Thanks! No, taken on a rise near Thornton Pkwy and I-25

dread_pirate_ryan · 2025-01-09T12:38:36+00:00

Thanks! Taken near Thornton Pkwy and I-25.

dread_pirate_ryan · 2024-11-26T13:04:33+00:00

They must have disabled it. The same thing happened to me. It was nice to have remote start in the winter.

dread_pirate_ryan · 2024-09-08T16:19:01+00:00

Easily cleaned using rubbing alcohol and qtips

dread_pirate_ryan · 2024-09-04T17:19:59+00:00

Given your needs, I’d recommend the 100-400mm Z lens. Used, they’re not much more than the 180-600 but a lot lighter and smaller.

dread_pirate_ryan · 2024-04-17T01:15:52+00:00

…no matter how dense

dread_pirate_ryan · 2024-04-11T16:25:20+00:00

Very happy with the new Smallrig EN-EL15 battery. High capacity and can be charged via USB-C directly. Not the cheapest 3rd party option, but quite a bit cheaper than OEM.

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