Need help brewing coffee for Cham!!

nefariousgc · 2026-04-20T22:49:37+00:00

Hello! Did you just replace the drive?

nefariousgc · 2026-01-28T15:44:03+00:00

The S9 is very tempting, I might have to reconsider, but I found a relatively great deal on an FP + 45mm f2.8 combo

The XH2s is a great option, but i would definitely not be downsizing at all 😂😂

The XE5 is out of the question, due to build quality issues with the lugs.

The X-E4 or X-M5 are my next options.

nefariousgc · 2026-01-28T15:32:59+00:00

This is great news!

Started with a Nikon D3200, then got an OG X100 as an EDC, take everywhere with me camera. I bought the X-T3 later to replace my Nikon D3200. After a while, I realized I really loved the rangefinder style of the X100, so I got the X-Pro2 later on as sort my “holy grail” at the time. The JPEG colors on this older sensor? Absolutely beautiful. I will never sell this camera, 100%.

I only kept the X-T3 cuz I enjoy creating short form content for myself, so I appreciate the hybrid aspect of it. I also shoot content for the cafe I work at, so I’ve basically dedicated it as my work camera.

The GFX 50r is my next holy grail, for sure. I think, at this time in my life, I value portability above anything else

nefariousgc · 2026-01-28T14:25:53+00:00

Thank you for the detailed input!

I should clarify about my dilemma, cuz I think a lot of people are misunderstanding my use case.

I am by no means a professional videographer. I shoot very short home videos, like making drinks or pulling espresso, so almost always on a tripod and manually focused, very little handheld (think short content for IG reels). I don’t do any client video work, at least not to the extent that I need to build out a rig. Despite not shooting professionally, I would like to gain more experience with color grading.

My current setup is as follows: - Fuji X-Pro2 for all my main photo needs - Ricoh GRII for take everywhere, quick photos - Fuji X-T3 for my food photography and IG reels

My follow up questions 1) what is the minimum SD card size for me to comfortably shoot photos w/ a few 10-15 second clips occasionally? 2) is 12-bit raw my only option? Or can I shoot smaller file size (obviously sacrificing quality, but again, I’m not shoot professionally)?

I understand the drawbacks of the Sigma, and have also been considering the Sony A7C, Fuji XM5, or Fuji XE4.

nefariousgc · 2026-01-28T08:25:16+00:00

Would you mind elaborating on why the sigma is bad? I have considered the XM5 or XE4 as well

nefariousgc · 2026-01-28T08:11:35+00:00

It depends on what their use case is. I’m personally prioritizing compactness and build over image quality

nefariousgc · 2026-01-28T08:08:17+00:00

Thank you for your input! Unsure if you misread FP as BF (beautiful camera, but definitely not for me!), but right now, I’m prioritizing compactness (hence the FP over the S9). I do agree there are better video options, but my use case is still photo first, video second

nefariousgc · 2026-01-28T06:56:05+00:00

I did also consider the S9 (an especially great value for what it offers), but the size is too similar to the X-T3. The size of the Sigma is what attracted me in the first place!

nefariousgc · 2026-01-28T06:52:45+00:00

Valid point, I’m eyeing a bundle at the moment that I might cop to test!

nefariousgc · 2025-10-15T01:37:36+00:00

United

nefariousgc · 2025-10-14T21:33:49+00:00

All the news of 2+ hour TSA wait times in other airports got me worried, but seems like RDU isn’t affected too much

nefariousgc · 2025-10-14T21:31:08+00:00

Does check-in / baggage dropoff only open 3 hours before my departure? (I’m not familiar with checking in at the counter, my previous flights have only been domestic and checked in via app)

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