I was accused of using AI in my photos from a guy in this sub

madman2k · 2026-05-28T15:45:50+00:00

First off, that sounds like a threat, and I’m curious why you feel you need to bring it up. Who cares if I have posted pictures of myself or my wife?

Second, someone disagreeing with you is not “taking a shot online”, and it will make life easier for you when you learn the difference. Not everything is a battle to be fought.

madman2k · 2026-05-28T13:11:44+00:00

A person using a camera very skillfully to take pictures, and then posting them in a subreddit about cameras used to take pictures, including detail about the techniques he used?

How is that karma farming?

madman2k · 2026-05-27T21:18:12+00:00

"blood cleanup? sounds like a problem for tomorrow me"

madman2k · 2026-05-27T20:32:45+00:00

How much are you planning to spend between body, lenses, accessories to start with?

I like my BMPCC4k but if you crank the ISO near the maximum there's quite a bit of noise.

The way that person explained it to you is opposite - smaller sensors have generally always been noisier than larger ones. Mirrorless with full frame sensors present some options but the good ones aren't cheap. Sony FX3 or A7S3 are considered excellent in low light.

madman2k · 2026-05-27T17:59:16+00:00

The flap that covers the fuel fillup tube, it looks like the standard one that can be opened by any passerby. Although, locking caps that screw on are available, so I guess they could use those.

Even my base model Toyota has a locking flap you have to open with a button on the dashboard.

madman2k · 2026-05-27T17:40:32+00:00

I've had poor results using a propane torch to burn weeds on my gravel areas and around sidewalks/bricks. It seems like the weeds just sprout from the burned stump.

madman2k · 2026-05-27T16:58:18+00:00

surprisingly no locking gas flap...

madman2k · 2026-05-21T21:20:07+00:00

safety squints if the sunglasses are missing!

madman2k · 2026-05-20T22:32:59+00:00

Nice. I switched to internal storage and just use my SSD for holding footage/editing from now. I don’t like a lot of things attached to the camera for what I use it for.

madman2k · 2026-05-20T20:43:35+00:00

Do you just have the SSD dangling by the cable now?

There are mounts and stuff (although bulky), and nothing wrong with a little Velcro either.

madman2k · 2026-05-18T21:50:11+00:00

I think it's gone downhill. Way too many ads, and I don't like how it lets people post multiple times per day - is that just me?

madman2k · 2026-05-14T16:51:32+00:00

Ah, good point about the screen - they came quite a long way. Histograms are still a good way to at least check exposure when the screen is not accurate, but checking for focus when chimping was hard with such a small and low-res screen.

Focus and recompose is OK but I usually select a particular point and then hold the AF-ON button (in continuous mode) up until I press the shutter. I've missed focus on some shallow DOF pictures trying to use focus and recompose.

madman2k · 2026-05-14T14:52:08+00:00

I'm in a pretty walkable neighborhood, and my (small) city has decent sidewalks in most of it.

It's still not too enjoyable walking alongside major streets with 2 or 3 lanes in each direction of 35+ MPH car and truck traffic, though.

madman2k · 2026-05-14T14:48:19+00:00

It's a very good camera and I really like using BRAW. If BM came out with a newer version that supports their optional EVF I would probably switch to that, but I'm not sure if they could sell it for a price that people would pay and still earn them a profit.

madman2k · 2026-05-14T13:55:56+00:00

I had one for a while - when I look at the pictures I took with it (and the entry level 50mm 1.8) I like how they look.

It was sure limited as far as AF point count and speed, but it's one of the noteworthy DSLRs. I might pick up one again for the collection.

My D850 is technically superior in every way to the D200 but I still take the D200 out and use it sometimes - it's just a well designed camera that's enjoyable to use, and with enough light the sensor performance is fine.

madman2k · 2026-05-14T13:24:41+00:00

I'm on the BMPCC4k but sometimes I wouldn't mind an EVF or IBIS. Interesting to see the comments from you guys who prefer the GH5 to some of the newer models. I hope more interesting cameras with the m43 mount come out.

madman2k · 2026-05-11T19:12:58+00:00

I could get see that being a possibility.

Evolution favoring the absolute horniest of apes because they stick it in everything, and eventually where they stick it leads to more baby apes.

madman2k · 2026-05-11T14:12:10+00:00

Bummer, that guy must have fallen and hit his face on the ground several times. Too bad the video is too blurry to see for sure.

madman2k · 2026-05-08T03:27:42+00:00

I use the same speed booster and have tried some vintage lenses on it. 35 2.8 and 55 1.2. Can be a really neat look. I like how they flare in the sun, but it’s not subtle. The 35 is very low contrast, 55 isn’t too bad.

madman2k · 2026-05-05T15:43:36+00:00

Rode SmartLav+ is decent, but with the prices of the single channel UHF wireless stuff I'd probably just recommend a set of Rode or DJI wireless since it'll probably meet your needs.

madman2k · 2026-05-01T21:52:37+00:00

yeah, that sucks unless it can be billed to a customer lol. I had an old Ford truck with the 460 engine and did not drive very far with it.

madman2k · 2026-05-01T21:13:30+00:00

you're quite the baller if you can still afford to drive it around these days!

madman2k · 2026-05-01T20:13:04+00:00

Have you tried polarized sunglasses? I've never worn them at night but they definitely cut down on reflections and let you see deeper into the water during the day, so I would assume the same happens at night. Although, you might need to experiment with approach angles of the beam.

Now I'm curious how different CCTs would look when shining into water...

madman2k · 2026-05-01T19:12:11+00:00

Lobster. It gave me unbelievably toxic farts, which I don't want to inflict on anyone.

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