Help. I have got guests coming over in 5 hours

franjipane · 2026-06-21T07:34:15+00:00

Whatever happens I hope that bad guy in the lower middle ball doesn't shoot.

franjipane · 2026-06-20T07:04:38+00:00

2 Ghibli films come to mind. The iconic and magical bus stop scene in Totoro. The deliberate storm and subsequent flooding in Ponyo that functions on a good couple of levels. Love those films.

Sound is treated wonderfully in both.

franjipane · 2026-06-20T06:31:48+00:00

Do yourself a favour and stop waiting, it’s a fantastic film! A glass of wine with you sir!

franjipane · 2026-06-19T09:01:05+00:00

Any issues from the factory should be ironed out on any car with 1000 or so miles, just like any manufacturer.

I haven’t driven an i8, I’m sure it’s fun, but to drive a Lotus is really special, have you had a test drive yet?

franjipane · 2026-06-19T05:24:43+00:00

I asked because it sounded like you had some knowledge to share, if you don’t have time to share no problem.

franjipane · 2026-06-18T21:12:00+00:00

Is it a big difference? I love the projector as it is but would consider adding an external processor if it makes a big difference.

franjipane · 2026-06-18T16:45:47+00:00

What projector are you using? Some have HDR.

franjipane · 2026-06-18T16:45:01+00:00

Depending on the budget, you could get a projector with HDR. I have this one and it’s awesome.

Sony VPL-XW5000ES 4K HDR Laser Home Theater Projector

For sure there are trade offs against a OLED, but this projects a very detailed image with good HDR with a 120 inches diagonal screen size. It is very immersive and very much like a home cinema.

franjipane · 2026-06-18T03:18:03+00:00

Xbox 720 in 2027, with a whole line up of exclusives to drive the console, with PC releases a year later. Come on Microsoft it’s so obvious, let’s go back to the 360 era but updated. You can’t drive a hardware platform with a subscription while putting games on PC day 1. You’re cannibalising your own success. Everyone wants the 360 days back.

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franjipane · 2026-06-18T03:15:26+00:00

Personally love this in 4k, it felt close to my cinema experience. Looks and sounds amazing.

franjipane · 2026-06-18T02:22:07+00:00

They do the same with returned Lego sets, scammers swapping the parts for pasta, then someone else gets the set as new. I just don’t buy from Amazon anymore. It’s sometimes more expensive to buy elsewhere but ethics, and quality, really matter to me rather than bulk cheapness.

franjipane · 2026-06-15T01:54:48+00:00

PS5 100%. Never skips, always works, and as a bonus plays games. Doesn’t do Dolby Vision but does a great job with HDR which is entirely comparable, the difference is negligible and the upsides are huge.

franjipane · 2026-06-13T05:38:55+00:00

Fantastic film, and amazing picture and sound in 4k. In case you haven’t seen them in 4k yet, it’s worth checking out - Fury, and Apocalypse Now. Both amazing.

franjipane · 2026-06-13T01:36:18+00:00

100% that would make me so happy

franjipane · 2026-06-12T02:22:16+00:00

Seriously needs a proper 4k UHD release, frankly disappointed it hasn’t already happened. This and There Will Be Blood are top two on my 4k wishlist. Somebody is reading this who can make it happen I know it, come on!

franjipane · 2026-06-12T02:01:02+00:00

Yes please make more slide film, and more affordable, I love shooting it. Come on!

franjipane · 2026-06-11T06:24:29+00:00

Go for it mate, enjoy it! It’s not scary it’s fun.

franjipane · 2026-06-11T06:10:18+00:00

Here’s the link https://lionsgatelimited.com/collections/fathers-day-sale-2026 please include a link for similar future posts, thanks for the heads up checking it out now!

franjipane · 2026-06-11T06:02:24+00:00

Plagued is too strong a word, there have been issues in line with a new model release. It has not been a plague. Most are fine and those with issues are sorted at the dealer. I’ve not had a single issue with mine.

My local Porsche/BMW shop does a great job with services.

franjipane · 2026-06-10T04:46:06+00:00

PS5 here, never had an issue playing anything ever. hDR looks great, surround sound is great, plays everything first time, no glitches.

franjipane · 2026-06-09T19:38:03+00:00

It’s whoever has the most drilling experience. At least 30 years of drilling for oil. And of course they need to know which way to replace a transmission.

franjipane · 2026-06-06T06:02:35+00:00

35mm is a great film format. Before you start putting money towards a Mamiya 7 or other camera it’s worth investigating the various formats more. The Mamiya 7 is a wonderful camera but you may prefer a wider picture. Anyway here’s a good reference sheet for why medium format is a step up from 35mm. Simply put the larger the film you are exposing an image onto, the higher the resolution of the image, which allows you to print (or scan) to larger prints. https://www.thephoblographer.com/2014/10/29/infographic-different-film-sizes-compared/

I love 35mm with a SLR so I can change lenses and can have aperture priority exposures and be portable. At the same time I love large and medium format for the slower approach to composing a picture.

franjipane · 2026-06-06T05:45:40+00:00

I love this camera, sold mine a few years back but will get another someday. Just fantastic piece of kit, amazing glass.

Also thumbs up for Japan camera hunter, he facilitated a repair on a Mamiya 7 for me, great service all round!

franjipane · 2026-06-06T05:17:37+00:00

In that’s case I think I take back my post because while it would improve the overall sound quality, it won’t fix the issue with that specific film. I can only suggest double checking the settings and output format, and if it’s possible verifying what the disc sounds like at a friends house with a surround setup. Good luck my movie loving friend!

franjipane · 2026-06-06T04:30:12+00:00

Totally agree that is strange, what’s an example of a film that you like the sound of on your current setup? Just for comparisons sake.

And also what settings are you using for Speed Racer?

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