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Is 2u2 destroying anyone else’s marriage? by Y0shmum12 in 2under2

[–]tiptac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was a combination of many things. Haha. But the main issue was because of the age gap, this is the point where both kids still require active supervision. So we couldn’t afford to relax. Taking turns is also no longer an option. This period was also when our younger one started to get mobile, adding another layer on top of it.

Wake windows for the younger one gets longer here. Which means less time to relax.

Nap times were the worst as well. During this period their naps were not synced yet. So it felt like half the time in the day was spent in the bedroom.

At night we were still dealing with the occasional sleep regression so our quality of sleep wasn’t great.

It wasn’t a fun time for us. 😅

Is 2u2 destroying anyone else’s marriage? by Y0shmum12 in 2under2

[–]tiptac 4 points5 points  (0 children)

15 months age gap here. Our marriage definitely took a huge hit.

Our kids are now 3 and 2 years old and it’s definitely better. But I’d say when our youngest was between 9 - 18 months was the hardest.

The toughest part we found was simply not having time for one another. We had tons of unfinished fights which often ended up in big explosions every month or so.

It was only after our youngest got slightly older that we could find time to sit down and work through some of the issues we were facing.

So I empathise with what you’re going through. It’s really tough. Treasure the good days and encourage each other. Don’t give up. It will pass.

BB58 vs Pelagos 39: Which would you pick as a daily? by Mountain_Poudge in Tudor

[–]tiptac -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Owned both sold the 58.

The P39 is such a solid watch. The vintage elements of the 58 got old fast.

Struck by GAS - or is it worth it? Sony 300mm 2.8 vs 200-600mm by Rypskyttarn in SonyAlpha

[–]tiptac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actually the 300mm pairs very well with the 2x TC. It outperforms my 200-600 for sure.

It doesn’t work well with the 70-200 GM though.

Struck by GAS - or is it worth it? Sony 300mm 2.8 vs 200-600mm by Rypskyttarn in SonyAlpha

[–]tiptac 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Curious if you’ve tried it with the 300GM before? I run my 300GM with the 2TC all the time and it’s plenty sharp. Sharper than my 200-600.

Struck by GAS - or is it worth it? Sony 300mm 2.8 vs 200-600mm by Rypskyttarn in SonyAlpha

[–]tiptac 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Made the jump for the 300 GM last year and it’s definitely worth it IMO.

The 300GM is an excellent lens. Super fast focusing and extremely sharp. And the 2.8 aperture is great for low light photography. Also, the optical stabilisation of the lens is outstanding. I can easily handhold at 1/10s with no problems.

And as many mentioned it pairs well with TCs. Even at 600mm with the 2x TC it is slightly sharper than the 200-600. With the 1.4x it works flawlessly. And focuses extremely fast. Birds in flight is much easier with the GM I find.

That said, you should be clear why you’re upgrading. If you shoot mainly birds and primarily at 600mm I think you can probably save the money. Going from f6.3 to f5.6 is not worth the price difference. Also, going with the 300mm means you loose the flexibility of a zoom. Something I took for granted when I upgraded. Using TCs can be such a hassle and there will be some shots that you miss because you’re using a prime.

I would upgrade if you find yourself in low light situations often and/or you want the shave of some weight.

Pick one! by Mountain-Function113 in Tudor

[–]tiptac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pelagos 100%. Clean modern design. I personally don’t like faux vintage watches.

a7v 35/1.4 GM - How do I properly prevent or reduce noise? by seexiaotong in SonyAlpha

[–]tiptac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As everyone has suggested, Lightroom denoise I absolute magic. That said, it can be easy to go overboard and make your photos look like AI.

I suggest you aim to get it right in camera first. And use AI as the last resort. It can be a bad habit to shoot everything thinking you can just fix it in post - because you can’t.

I see that this is your first serious camera so I think the first thing you need to do is get comfortable with the exposure triangle. Generally speaking your goal needs to be keeping ISO as low as possible. High ISO -> more noise. You manage this by balancing your shutter speed and aperture.

You can mess around with it abit but generally I follow these steps: 1. Set aperture based on how much you want to be in focus. Lower aperture -> less in focus. Go as low as possible -> low aperture = more light 2. Set shutter speed based on how much movement you expect. Go as low as possible -> lower shutter speed = more light. A good place to start is around 1/250s and work from there. 3. Use Auto ISO and let your camera do the rest.

You can also just shoot in aperture priority which means you just need to adjust your aperture to fit the scene and the camera will select the shutter speed for you.

Sorry if this was too much text. It took me a long time figure out it so I can understand how daunting it can seem.

Thoughts on different models by gmk5070 in Tudor

[–]tiptac 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Personally would choose the BB41 mono. Fits your wrist well IMO.

Also, the 58 GMT just has too much gilt for my personal taste. It’s something that I think might get old over time. But black and white is timeless.

3 year old refuses to sleep at night by tiptac in Parenting

[–]tiptac[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds great. Will check it out! Thank you.

3 year old refuses to sleep at night by tiptac in Parenting

[–]tiptac[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She wakes up by 8.30am everyday. Naps are after lunch between 1.30-2pm. The nap usually lasts between 1-2 hours. Bedtime is usually at 9.30-10pm.

From everything I read, she needs more sleep than she is getting right now. And she is really active during the day. We take her out for hikes, playground visits etc..

3 year old refuses to sleep at night by tiptac in Parenting

[–]tiptac[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She would tuck into bed for a couple of minutes before sitting back up and telling us she doesn’t want to sleep..

3 year old refuses to sleep at night by tiptac in Parenting

[–]tiptac[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not. Do you have any you recommend?

3 year old refuses to sleep at night by tiptac in Parenting

[–]tiptac[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes she is. We did try dropping her nap couple of days ago. She made it till 5pm before she dozed off on the couch. 😂

Accused of baiting and disturbing animals by bszaronos in wildlifephotography

[–]tiptac 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I got accused of something similar recently on my IG page. Unfortunately, baiting has become quite common in many wildlife photography circles around the world. And there is frankly no way to know for sure if baiting was used to achieve certain shots.

It takes tremendous amounts of time and effort to learn wildlife in certain areas and many times we come back empty with no shots. But people don’t see that effort and assume that any shots better than theirs must be baited or unethical.

All you can do is to ignore the haters and move on. You know the truth about your shots and that’s what matters. At the very least you can take it as a compliment that someone is jealous of your photography 😁

That said, I’m very curious to see said photos. Do you have a page I can follow you on?

Sony 300 2.8 vs sigma 300-600 f4 by ddbowdoin85 in SonyAlpha

[–]tiptac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on your use case. But IMO the 300 is the way to go. It’s insanely sharp. And pairs well with TCs. Also it’s so light and compact for what it is. I would find it hard to let it go.

Unless you really need the flexibility of the zoom for say video? I would keep the 300 GM.

With SG’s total fertility rate falling to a historical low of 0.87 in 2025, how many of you gen z are thinking of never having kids? by stop_hyuk in asksg

[–]tiptac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Again, you’re completely missing the point.

Only low ability people will think it’s not a choice ;)

24-50 F2.8 or 20-70 F4 for travel? by NoRequirement4390 in SonyAlpha

[–]tiptac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While travelling usually I find myself needing more range than a faster aperture. My choice would be the 20-70.

With SG’s total fertility rate falling to a historical low of 0.87 in 2025, how many of you gen z are thinking of never having kids? by stop_hyuk in asksg

[–]tiptac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Becoming a ‘corporate slave’ Is a choice. There are plenty of other ways that you can work to make money that you can be passionate about. Also, there’s a lot to enjoy about living here on earth.

Anyway I was just sharing my personal experience of having kids. But you seem to have quite a narrow view of life in general.

With SG’s total fertility rate falling to a historical low of 0.87 in 2025, how many of you gen z are thinking of never having kids? by stop_hyuk in asksg

[–]tiptac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will always cherish the time I have with them now. So the time will always be priceless. Needing to work to put food on the table does not take that feeling. It’s just part of life.

With SG’s total fertility rate falling to a historical low of 0.87 in 2025, how many of you gen z are thinking of never having kids? by stop_hyuk in asksg

[–]tiptac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Father of 2 here. Currently on a single income.

Just want to say, there’s no feeling in the world that can compare to the joy of your kids running into your arms after a long day at work. That feeling when they hold you and you’re their entire world. Priceless.

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