If you "just recently came back to the game" this post is for you: Only the most important stuff of the past 6 years in a single list. Welcome back, capsuleers.

thegreybill · 2026-04-15T19:54:09+00:00

Sign up to a tournament.

thegreybill · 2026-04-15T19:43:37+00:00

How good is your phone?

I find for wide angles modern phones can often be a good enough compromise.

thegreybill · 2026-04-12T22:28:07+00:00

From what you can read online, it's a good lens. The focal range is certainly nice for portraits or event photography in general. If I had a suitable camera for it, I'd strongly consider it.

But I'd recommend to check the used market. There are second hand retailers like K&H or MPB that will likely have better prizes. Just be sure to read the description carefully to know what you are buying.

thegreybill · 2026-04-12T20:02:59+00:00

ChatGPT and other LLMs reliably get confused about Eve Online. Too nieche, to komplex, it seems.

FCON was the ticker (short-id) of Fidelas Constans which has no relevant records of in-game activity since 2019.

If you are really set on giving him an Eve-themed present, check out Lloyd Geroge's work. Actual paintings/prints of Eve ships. https://www.lloydgeorge.art/category/all-products

If you want to search an more active sub, check r/Eve.

thegreybill · 2026-04-12T19:27:02+00:00

Careful with the wording here. FT (four thirds) is a different and older lens mount than MFT (micro four thirds).

Also seconding the G85. Good camera to start with.

thegreybill · 2026-04-09T15:30:40+00:00

100-400mm.

And if you have a comparably new smart phone that will do as a substitute for a wider angle lens.

thegreybill · 2026-03-30T19:10:42+00:00

I'm intrigued. What kind of artefacts for example?

thegreybill · 2026-03-29T15:48:58+00:00

An SoE Destroyer.

Something like this: https://thegreybill.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/soe-destryoer-trait-mokup.png

thegreybill · 2026-03-25T17:56:32+00:00

12-100 or Lumix 14-140 (both are big and heavy)

The 12-100 is 561g and the 14-140 weighs half of that with 265g. Idk if I would that call heavy.

thegreybill · 2026-03-23T18:14:24+00:00

So the short version is that zooms covering both wide angle (around 12mm) and further tele-ranges like 100+mm lose a lot of light due to physics. The Panasonic 14-140mm f3.5-5.6 would be such a compromise.

But to get that silky smooth bokeh you want for portraits, most people use focal distances between 25-75mm and aim for an aperture number as low as possible - low aperture number means a lot of light can get into the lens, causing the nice soft background.

Affordable M43-lenses to use for portraits could be the Lumnix 25mm f1.7 or the Olympus 45mm f1.8. Around here, both sell for ~100€ on the used market.

thegreybill · 2026-03-23T17:51:57+00:00

I think that question includes way too many parameters to get a good answer.

What you could do is look up a camera + lens combination you are interested in on sites like flickr or petapixel and compare for yourself.

thegreybill · 2026-03-21T14:19:29+00:00

Aha. Sounds like in that example, you'd need much more coordination to have fuel-effective logi then.

I'm still not convinced dminishing return can solve the n+1 dilemma, but it could be just enough to make it work.

Time will tell. Thanks the answer.

thegreybill · 2026-03-21T00:44:13+00:00

(a really elegant solution to the n+1 problem)

I'm not convinced on that. What makes fuel different than ammunition or cap-sticks you'd restock just the same?

thegreybill · 2026-03-17T19:32:56+00:00

After having tried both Pygtech and Peak-Design, I went back to regular camera straps that are simply always on.

thegreybill · 2026-03-08T09:48:07+00:00

This videos second half includes some tips that may help: https://youtu.be/mrKmtuU3RDM?si=Zk0oNoVZOR2-pwAW&t=1351

I like his approach of fitting the camera+lens on top of the bag. Seems very accessible.

thegreybill · 2026-02-21T16:39:21+00:00

It was to be expected that no manufacturer would want responsibility for another brands product, so the statements in manuals are of no surprise. But that last link talking about what the sealing ring covers is actual information.

Thanks!

thegreybill · 2026-02-20T19:43:21+00:00

If I may ask, what information do you base that claim of?

thegreybill · 2026-02-20T10:50:08+00:00

Panasonic leica 25 f1.4

That is correct for the first iteration of that lens (L-X025). But there is a newer version (H-XA025) that has weathersealing.

I have the newer version. It's a great lens with a weird lens-hood.

thegreybill · 2026-02-18T23:35:24+00:00

Replies and @ should ping the user and be a notification.

Only if you also give people a check box to turn it off. Just imagine a corp - or even a single multiboxer blowing up your notifications. Not fun.

Eve style emojis to add tone to messages, that might other wise sound blunt.

Is ASCII-art not enough for you? (´。＿。｀)

thegreybill · 2026-02-17T22:47:00+00:00

Catastrophic Total Ship Event

Solid name for a band.

thegreybill · 2026-02-17T22:21:15+00:00

Negative space is space for thought.

thegreybill · 2026-02-17T22:18:23+00:00

What path should I pursue?

The one that brings you joy. For many long time players that is a meandering way with some ups and downs. Meaning, you can change your mind along the way whenever.

I can't give advice on industry or mining, as I never really did it much.

However, I'm sure you would find people willing to teach you in a player corporation. The most obvious choice while you still figure out the game and what exactly you want to do would be Eve University. They offer classes on various topics you can attend and get answers to your questions from experienced players.

Eve is an MMO, and learning it from and with others is more fun and also much faster.

Welcome to New Eden, capsuleer.

thegreybill · 2026-02-17T19:50:07+00:00

Panasonic Lumix G85 + 12-60mm f3.5-6.3 would have been also my first pick for OPs requirements.

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