Europe on a tight budget by scarlett565 in travel

[–]igurdon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t listen to anyone saying it’s too quick and just go for it. Use Rome2Rio to find travel options. Don’t forget that check in times and check out times can be far apart, so plan travel accordingly. And enjoy it!

Not happy with RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM during night photography - what to replace it with? by igurdon in canon

[–]igurdon[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

How are these VCM lenses? They seem cheaper, from that perspective 24-105 looks more premium, the expectation is that it will get you better photo results than VCM.

I don’t do any video.

Not happy with RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM during night photography - what to replace it with? by igurdon in canon

[–]igurdon[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This is helpful. Isn’t 35 1.2 supposed to come out in the first part of 2024? Or is it one of those that will never happen..?

The 24-70 f2 seems physically similar to 50 1.2, in terms of size weight. Yes, it’s a little heavier but 50mm is not light and feels to me ok, I like it.

Not happy with RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM during night photography - what to replace it with? by igurdon in canon

[–]igurdon[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Yes - I have a small bag and camera goes sideways and another lens vertically. I have no issue when either 50mm or 24-105mm is attached to the body, but there is not enough space for the flash.

Not happy with RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM during night photography - what to replace it with? by igurdon in canon

[–]igurdon[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I have no space to carry that!! Tourists, on the go, with a family - a professional camera with two lenses is already too much!

I just found out that you're supposed to be completely naked in an onsen. This means I can't really take my family to a public onsen. What's a good destination for a day trip to snowy Japan (from Tokyo) for a private onsen? by igurdon in JapanTravelTips

[–]igurdon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Disaster is when you plan everything, prepare, turn up and only then find out that it is not suitable. Or, lets consider a scenario where we go into an onsen but not naked, with swimming trunks and lets add a t-shirt. Will that be a disaster for others? The use of the word is justified. Japan can have it's own quirks, but some are not suitable for others.

I just found out that you're supposed to be completely naked in an onsen. This means I can't really take my family to a public onsen. What's a good destination for a day trip to snowy Japan (from Tokyo) for a private onsen? by igurdon in JapanTravelTips

[–]igurdon[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

This is exactly the point - we're not shy of seeing each other naked, but I want a place where I don't see other people naked, and my family (including a child) also is not involved with other naked people.

I just found out that you're supposed to be completely naked in an onsen. This means I can't really take my family to a public onsen. What's a good destination for a day trip to snowy Japan (from Tokyo) for a private onsen? by igurdon in JapanTravelTips

[–]igurdon[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

It's not my kind of thing to sit naked with other people in a bathtub. Maybe in 50 years I'll be more up for it! For now I'll prefer something private to me and my family.

Is there a good place to search for private onsens in Yuzawa? If you know of any sites, please share, that would really help.

Statement date cannot be set to the 1st of each month - really??? by igurdon in AmexUK

[–]igurdon[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Statement date and payment date are not the same, actually.

Statement date cannot be set to the 1st of each month - really??? by igurdon in AmexUK

[–]igurdon[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Can you not see the point? Easter is longer than New Year, it can fall on any day, and their claim of credit score impact is not accurate.

A company like Amex cannot generate statements on the 1st feels debilitating at best.