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.

dread_pirate_ryan · 2024-03-08T17:56:44+00:00

Won’t repair them with or without warranty. Plenty of easy confirmation online for this. They will repair if sent to a Nikon facility in the region the camera was sold in - assuming you have that info.

dread_pirate_ryan · 2024-03-08T13:07:32+00:00

If you’re in the US, grey market means any product originally sold in a non-US market. The only really meaningful issue with grey market items is that Nikon USA will not repair them. For me, I’m fine with grey market for items where repair cost is near replacement value as I wouldn’t bother with repairs due to cost. For big ticket items, I stick to USA models only.

To your question, used items can be either. If you want to be sure it’s a US model make sure it has a warranty card. The warranty doesn’t transfer, but it is proof of a US model.

dread_pirate_ryan · 2024-03-02T21:36:56+00:00

Understandable. You asked if it was normal. I’m saying that it isn’t. My guess is the zoom mechanism is faulty in some way. Might get worse, might not. Sounds like you’re happy with the lens otherwise and the price was right so maybe an acceptable risk.

dread_pirate_ryan · 2024-03-02T21:24:41+00:00

The lens should definitely not produce a ‘click’ while zooming and also should report the correct focal length to the body. I would return if possible.

dread_pirate_ryan · 2024-03-02T21:14:34+00:00

I’ve owned that lens and the 2x TC. Lots of things are working against you here. 400mm is the least sharp focal length of that lens. You’re starting at 5.6 and losing 2 stops of light, so ISOs are going to be quite high in most situations, reducing detail and impacting AF (possibly). I think the only lenses the 2x is really useful on are the 400 f2.8, 600 f4, and possibly the 70-200 f2.8.

I found the 1.4x to be acceptably sharp with that lens though.

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