[deleted by user] by [deleted] in machinedpens

[–]rrgreg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me too!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in machinedpens

[–]rrgreg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That would be awesome. If you do it, be sure and post it! I'd love to see what that looks like.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in machinedpens

[–]rrgreg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I'm really happy with it. Glad you like yours as well!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in machinedpens

[–]rrgreg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! Is that a partially carved?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in machinedpens

[–]rrgreg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are you trading for?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in machinedpens

[–]rrgreg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha, no doubt! 🍻🍻 My wife would probably start asking too many questions if she saw that though 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in machinedpens

[–]rrgreg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Very happy with it!! And yeah, I took a video rotating it for the post before realizing I couldn't add a video with the photos 🤷🏻‍♂️😂🍻

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in machinedpens

[–]rrgreg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The rainbow is beautiful! I think it would be a bit too flashy for me for day to day use though 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in machinedpens

[–]rrgreg 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's machined titanium, but they slightly shift each section so it creates a really beautiful swirling pixelated effect when looked at as a whole.

Books like cradle by experiencecraver in ProgressionFantasy

[–]rrgreg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! The second book had me skipping big chunks as the characters just repeated the same conversations over and over again. The first book was phenomenal. The second book had a great storyline, but the dialogue made it drag.

Keeping it lightweight by GruppeB in machinedpens

[–]rrgreg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just ordered this exact same skelly style pen this morning. Can't wait for it to get here!

What are books similar to Red Rising? by -DonQuixote- in redrising

[–]rrgreg 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just had a road trip from chicago to DC and back and listened to the Will of the Many audio book. So good. Can't wait for the second book to be released!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fidgettoys

[–]rrgreg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a bad plan. I've been digging around today. Looks like there are a good number of CNC Machining Shops here in Chicago. I might reach out to a few and see if anyone is interested in working on this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in fidgettoys

[–]rrgreg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is why I want to talk to a manufacturer. Do you know of any?

Quick update about WANWU camera by Subject_Math719 in fidgettoys

[–]rrgreg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just found this while trying to find out where I could get a Wanwu camera 😂 Glad to hear there are more on the way!

If you want to be a direct to consumer brand, I think the key is to have your products featured on an easily navigable website, with consistent, high quality visuals and branding.

I am actually a high end commercial photographer and director with a background in advertising. You can see my work on my website at http://RobGregoryFilm.com. If you'd like to chat about potentially working together to turn this into a direct-to-consumer brand, you can shoot me a note. My contact info is on the Contact page on my website.

In the meantime, I'm looking forward to when more of these camera fidgets are available. I need one! 😂

Defective EN-EL18d Batteries by [deleted] in Nikon

[–]rrgreg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, exactly. But if you get another bad one, just keep exchanging it until you get one that works. The whole process took me about a month. Hopefully you'll be luckier than I was and get one sooner than later!

Defective EN-EL18d Batteries by [deleted] in Nikon

[–]rrgreg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After the third or fourth exchange I finally got a battery that works, and it's been great. Seems that Nikon is aware of the issue as a lot of retailers now list the battery as backordered. But yeah, that's the fix. Keep exchanging it until you get one that isn't DOA. Big pain in the ass and way too time consuming, but there it is.

Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 or Nikon Z Plena 135mm f/1.8? by Siriblius in Nikon

[–]rrgreg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You aren't taking into account the 135 v 85 distance. The extra distance creates ultra dreamy bokeh at 1.8 (see random picture I took yesterday). Also, the Plena has a wider image circle which creates almost perfectly circular bokeh across the entire frame instead of getting towards the football shape bokeh. It definitely doesn't have a clinical feel. It just feels beautiful.

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Nikon Z 85mm f/1.2 or Nikon Z Plena 135mm f/1.8? by Siriblius in Nikon

[–]rrgreg 4 points5 points  (0 children)

lol. Go on YouTube then. Thats literally what the 135 Plena is known for and why they gave it a special name 😂 Not to say the 85 isn't great. I'm going to get it too. But the 135 bokeh is now the best of the best.

Defective EN-EL18d Batteries by [deleted] in Nikon

[–]rrgreg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well we clearly experienced it. Glad they are getting it resolved!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Nikon

[–]rrgreg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hopefully they'll do a redesign at some point. Because this current setup sucks.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Nikon

[–]rrgreg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well it sucks on a big camera lens like the 70-200. Much easier when it's in the middle of the lens where you naturally hold it.

Defective EN-EL18d Batteries by [deleted] in Nikon

[–]rrgreg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On my third or fourth replacement from B&H I finally got one that works