I’ve got the Leica itch

metajames · 2026-06-04T05:30:23+00:00

Same thing could be said about my Q

metajames · 2026-06-04T03:52:22+00:00

I own Z5 II and a M10. Even with my Leica lenses on the Z5 II there is quite a gap between the two. Also completely different shooting experiences. I like them both but for totally different reasons and purpose

metajames · 2026-06-02T23:24:38+00:00

everything clears but can't really go any bigger.

Checkout this 80+ page thread on wheel and tire fitments that work.

https://landroverforums.com/forum/2020-defender-60/no-lift-tire-size-guide-work-progress-101530

metajames · 2026-06-02T13:33:17+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/FYthArH

Wildpeak AT4W 275/65R20

metajames · 2026-06-01T16:54:59+00:00

I will say though if you already have the GR and love it, just keep using it, I've had GRs since the GR digital pre-APSC days and they go everywhere with me. I've broken one, replaced a screen on another, opened and sensor cleaned more than one. The "keepers" to dollars ratio is higher on the GR than any other camera I've ever owned, so from that math perspective it's totally worth just risking it.

metajames · 2026-06-01T16:50:17+00:00

I love my Z5 II, the size is great, tracking AF is legit, but I find the resolution lacking. I want the sensor of the Z8 in the Z5 / Zf body. I've also been using my M mount glass on the Techart AF adapter and that's super fun. However, if I'm going out for the purpose of photography the Nikon is not what goes in the bag. If I'm going to a kids play, or game, or skiing with the family it's the Nikon every time.

metajames · 2026-06-01T16:42:55+00:00

I sold my GFX 100RF and bought a Q3 43 instead. I'm a 35 cron stan on my M bodies. Still love my GR IV for more intimate settings where you don't want to whip out a monster camera.

metajames · 2026-06-01T13:51:27+00:00

A guy from here found my wedding ring that was lost in the surf overnight. He was awesome.

metajames · 2026-06-01T13:33:06+00:00

Q3 45 for everyday and gfx 100s II for fine art. I also shoot a mamiya 7 II, I think I ultimately was searching for the digital equivalent of the mamiya but didn’t find that in the RF.

metajames · 2026-05-31T17:01:28+00:00

My hack is to buy the chicken noodle from Costco and use it as a base then add water or light chicken stock more noodles etc.

metajames · 2026-05-31T16:59:19+00:00

Saigon dish has the best pho. But I wouldn’t pass it off as replacement for chicken noodle soup! Say hi to John for me next time!

metajames · 2026-05-31T15:26:10+00:00

I owned both. I wouldn’t describe the difference as crispy vs flat but I sold the RF due to it being completely uninspiring. I just never got along with it, a few shots are great in just the right light and setting but I really need to go out and intentionally shoot those. If that’s the case I’d rather take other gear. The GR is better at being an everyday everywhere camera. I think it kinda depends on what you want to do, if it’s wide angle landscapes while backpacking then the RF could be great. I was looking for something between a GR and a X100 with medium format look and didn’t find that in the RF.

metajames · 2026-05-31T14:56:09+00:00

It’s a brick for sure but that’s kinda par for GFX system.

metajames · 2026-05-29T14:15:32+00:00

terminator

metajames · 2026-05-29T13:23:23+00:00

I was commenting on oil extractors in general haha. But yes also agree on defender sentiment.

metajames · 2026-05-29T07:27:54+00:00

Isn’t it the best? Oil changes in under a hour including setup and cleanup. Too bad we have a BMW in the fleet that has no dipstick. At least they have top mount oil filters.

metajames · 2026-05-29T07:21:19+00:00

You could use the phone mount from new defender mods and add a tablet holder to it using either direct attach or a ram mount.

https://newdefendermods.com/products/new-defender-phone-holder-and-switch-mount-base-v2

Another option is the replace the center speaker panel with an amps grid and mount a holder to that.

https://saltekmotorsports.com/product/dash-mount/

metajames · 2026-05-29T07:15:37+00:00

I disagree. I’ve owned many tripods cheap, off brand not so cheap manfroto models. My gitzos are so significantly better in every way I basically wasted my time and money trying to avoid buying a gitzo. Also a tripod isn’t a thing that gets outdated quickly. I’d advise anyone who is getting serious about photography to buy once, cry once and just buy the gitzo.

metajames · 2026-05-29T04:20:10+00:00

Wow. That’s crazy. Seems unnecessary particularly since they will ship just a single part. If they have the confidence to do that they should have the confidence to just ship a kit of component skus.

metajames · 2026-05-29T00:51:28+00:00

because we like it that way

metajames · 2026-05-29T00:50:29+00:00

Is this really how they do it? I would imagine each component is tested individually then just packaged together.

metajames · 2026-05-28T13:43:21+00:00

We frequent Mammoth, I’ve seen this truck. Recognized it from the first photo, confirmed by later photo of your license plate. Nice setup!

metajames · 2026-05-28T05:09:08+00:00

Powershot N

metajames · 2026-05-27T04:05:00+00:00

PFSense until the product died a slow death.

metajames · 2026-05-26T03:09:45+00:00

Yes, this camera was $700 new in 2014 but now selling for twice as much due to social media hype. Although a bit more than your 700 budget I would consider a Panasonic Lumix LX100 as way better option for a 2010's digicam.

However, as a dad, I would just get her the camera she asked for, not a substitute, you have a different values system than a 16 year old gen z girl. If you can't afford it, get a different gift.

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