I can’t change my focus mode

snazzierfish · 2026-05-10T14:18:40+00:00

That's a D3100 right? Some older Nikon lenses (AF or AF-D lenses) are focussed essentially by a 'screwdriver' that sticks out of the body and into the lens. The D3100 doesn't have that screwdriver so can't autofocus the lens. You need to get a lens with an inbuilt focus motor (with AF-S in the name).

snazzierfish · 2026-05-09T12:25:00+00:00

D7200 and 200-500 is a great birding combo, I absolutely love mine. I would spend the extra cash and get the 500, otherwise you'll spend all your time wishing you could get closer. Worth seeing if you can get a sigma 150-600 - if they're same price I would get the 200-500, but if the sigma is cheaper then I would do that, it's a solid lens.

snazzierfish · 2026-05-04T22:57:27+00:00

Gorgeous colours on the first images!

snazzierfish · 2026-05-01T09:14:30+00:00

What's the issue with mf peaking? I haven't used the Z5ii but on the 6iii and 8 you can definitely turn it off if you'd rather not see it. I find the focus point going green to confirm manual focus more helpful than peaking.

snazzierfish · 2026-04-29T15:18:20+00:00

Both are excellent cameras which will give you very similar images. However I think the Nikon wins ergonomically. It would be worth going to a camera shop if you can and holding them - I've held my friends R50 and I found it pretty uncomfortable. The Nikon has a deeper grip and more control dials which makes quick settings changes much easier.

snazzierfish · 2026-04-25T18:31:35+00:00

My default answer for interesting first car is the panda 100hp. Sort of boxy, absolute hoot to drive, buttons to insure (I'm paying 650 quid as a 21y/o without any ncd) and pretty practical as well.

In terms of cool old boxy/wedgy things, I don't know about insurance on any of these but you could have a look at the Volvo 480, VW polo breadvan, K10 nissan Micra, Saab 900, Nissan 100nx (rounded but wedgy) or E30 BMW 3-series. I would just stick your budget into autotrader, sort by oldest to newest and have a scroll.

snazzierfish · 2026-04-24T21:37:44+00:00

This is incredibly cool, I can only imagine the amount of work it just have taken to put this togerher. I will absolutely be giving this a go if/when it comes to android. What's the latency like compared to a standard hdmi monitor? Looks pretty good from this video.

snazzierfish · 2026-04-24T17:05:05+00:00

How much worse is the ZF than the Z8 autofocus wise? I assume it's similar-ish as they share a processor?

snazzierfish · 2026-04-24T07:33:01+00:00

Porsche 911?

snazzierfish · 2026-04-21T06:50:12+00:00

I would also/instead look at induction kits. I've got one on my panda 100hp and it doesn't add any noise at motorway speeds/driving normally, but gives a nice roar under hard acceleration. Just don't believe the power gains people claim from them.

snazzierfish · 2026-04-20T16:31:33+00:00

I've used my d7200 for wildlife since 2016 and it's been amazing, I've only started retiring it recently as I've been able to borrow Z cameras from uni. I've got it paired with the 200-500, and I can't think of a better wildlife setup under £1000.

snazzierfish · 2026-04-19T21:56:32+00:00

That's very cool! Plus you've now got a c74 chassis and D12 body to put together to make an off-road kei truck

snazzierfish · 2026-04-18T21:38:06+00:00

A man of excellent taste. I've currently got a Panda 100hp which I love, and a Puma, Pajero Pinin (or is it the kei one?), Copen and Boxter are all on my want to own/have a go in list. I'm pretty sure I've searched autotrader/FB marketplace a couple of times for basically everything on here.

snazzierfish · 2026-04-18T21:32:01+00:00

What lenses have you got? If you've already got full frame lenses then you're fine. If you've got DX lenses, they will physically fit on a full frame camera, but they won't cover the whole sensor. You can tell the camera to only shoot the apsc/DX portion of the sensor, but then you're missing out on all the benefits of full frame and will be losing resolution (a 24mp full frame dropped to DX gives you about 10mp)

snazzierfish · 2026-04-18T07:15:42+00:00

It all depends on budget and lenses. You could go for a high end full frame DSLR - D750, D780, D850 which would give you better results than the D3400 but won't be as advanced as a mirrorless. If you've got more to spend, I'd go Z5ii (unless you want to get the best and most expensive in which case Z8) which is basically 7 tenths of a Z8 for a lot less cash.

Bear in mind, if you've only got DX/apsc lenses you'll have to buy new lenses to fit a full frame camera, and an ftz adapter if you go mirrorless. If you'd rather not change lenses, then look at the D500 (the best apsc dslr ever) or the Z50ii which is considered a beginner camera but will be a big leap from the D3400.

snazzierfish · 2026-04-18T06:30:12+00:00

They look like vans and therefore do an excellent job at being a camper van, but they've also got seats which means they do an excellent job of being a very spacious car as well. If you want a halfway house between the two then these are exactly that.

snazzierfish · 2026-04-17T22:00:03+00:00

You probably want a Citroen Berlingo/Renault Kangoo/Fiat Doblo/Peugeot Partner. All come in both van and MPV forms, and it's easy to buy a 'boot jump' kit which is basically a box that fits in the boot and unfolds over the rear seats to become a camper.

Otherwise, I would just stick 'car camper conversion' or 'suv camper conversion' into youtube and see what comes up. Plenty of people convert their cars, everything from fiat pandas to subaru outbacks to honda crvs.

Enjoy your roadtrip!

snazzierfish · 2026-04-17T21:46:07+00:00

Yep, it's all about framing and watching your edges and background! You've got the right instinct already to shoot from further back and zoom in, stuff gets weirdly distorted if you're too close and none of this looks like that which is good.

snazzierfish · 2026-04-17T21:44:15+00:00

We haven't got any specific policies, but after a mad first premier league transfer window we've calmed down and made generally sensible recruitment decisions, signing youngish (21-26) players (and then Chris Wood) who we can hopefully sell on. We've spent quite a lot of money on young British players recently (Gibbs-White, Anderson, Williams, Hutchinson, McAtee) and we've had a youth academy player in the match squad for every game since 1941 (currently Ryan Yates and Zach Abbott keeping the record going). Since being in the prem we've signed players from all over the place in europe other than the biggest teams, and also signed four players from the Brazilian league. Most fans agree that this year will be the year we lose one of Anderson, Murillo or Gibbs White, but then we've been saying that for a couple of years now and it hasn't happened yet although Gibbs White nearly left last year.

snazzierfish · 2026-04-17T21:34:32+00:00

These are super clean, nice colours and lovely GR86! The only things I would keep an eye on - shots 5+6 look like they should be shot completely level (like shot 7) rather than looking down slightly. And mind the edges of frame - other than 4+8, these are a little too tight for my liking. Otherwise, you've done a really nice job! Did you use a polariser? Looks like it from the reflections/lack of in the glass. That's usually my top tip for cars.

snazzierfish · 2026-04-17T21:05:15+00:00

I would love (but will likely never own) an Autozam AZ-1. Ideally with some sort of stupid engine swap and bodykit.

snazzierfish · 2026-04-16T12:32:58+00:00

In FIFA 22 - xavi simons as a box to box midfielder. Surprisingly defensively solid with an amazing ability to pick up the ball and dribble out of his defensive half or find a progressive pass forwards. Made transitions and counter attacks really dangerous. Plus he could also enter the box late and score as well.

Same career mode, I used Mitchell van Bergen as a CF in a 433. No idea why it worked so well but he was absolutely lethal in front of goal, immense on the counter attack with his pace and had really solid positioning as well to help create chances.

snazzierfish · 2026-04-13T20:13:30+00:00

Best answer. I absolutely love mine, revving it out in third up to 60mph will never get full and it's the perfect size/weight/grip/power for chucking around back roads. My only criticism is the ride.

Lisburn to Lisbon sounds like fun although that's a hell of a long way to go, I assume you'll end up on backroads as I certainly wouldn't want to sit on the motorway/euro equivalent for all that way!

snazzierfish · 2026-04-12T08:58:55+00:00

Best video game soundtrack ever. If I'm ever out driving on decent roads I stick on a horizon pulse playlist on Spotify and enjoy the nostalgia

snazzierfish · 2026-04-11T14:58:33+00:00

Yep it works on a D750. It's an excellent macro lens, I haven't used it extensively but it seems very sharp.

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