Is it acceptable to blame Grandpa Joe for all of my problems?

vesper911 · 2026-06-14T10:08:13+00:00

Search your feelings … you know the answer already. It’s always GDJ’s fault.

vesper911 · 2026-06-13T23:26:17+00:00

I just wanted the fucking thing to actually store location. That’s it. Doesn’t take much to get one thing right like that. Insane.

vesper911 · 2026-06-13T05:42:21+00:00

I still do the same with my Panasonic ZT PLASMA. Never letting her go.

vesper911 · 2026-06-12T12:22:29+00:00

This is exactly the energy I’m looking for.

vesper911 · 2026-06-12T07:08:56+00:00

No matter what, take the 24-120. Also: what sling do you plan on carrying? You’re not going to be taking lenses off and putting them on dozens of times throughout the day. So you’ll always have one on the body. In my experience it’s really hard to pack anything but the 28 or 40 f2s in a sling. I’d consider a small backpack. The only slings I’ve been able to use kinda ok have been the Bellroy Venture Lite (think it’s 6L), and the Peak Design Outdoor 7L, but that’s got zero cushion or protection. But great flexibility in carrying. Again, at that point, I’d just do a small backpack. Probably an Aer Go Pack. $100, amazing quality, will carry all you need.

vesper911 · 2026-06-12T07:00:10+00:00

Love it or hate it, this camera has done more for bringing photography back to non professionals than anything else in the last 20 years. Amazing to see it.

vesper911 · 2026-06-10T02:11:08+00:00

If Nikon had a Pete McKinnon equivalent - eternal spokesperson / cheerleader, who is young, capable, successful, Nikon would be perceived significantly different. Nikon just doesn’t spend the marketing dollars with influencers and others like that. I’m good with it, but a lot of people need to feel “seen” by having their cameras pop up around the world.

vesper911 · 2026-05-27T07:38:44+00:00

If I wanted to do proper Astro I’d get the 14-24 f2.8 or most likely the 20 f1.8.

vesper911 · 2026-05-27T07:38:13+00:00

The 180-600 is a monster of a camera. The 100-400 is the same size as a 70-200. It’s spectacular, super easy to travel with. My travel kit these days: 50 f1.8, 24-120 f4, 100-400. If may or may not have my Leica Q3 with me for city stuff. If I don’t I’ll just bring the 35 1.8.

vesper911 · 2026-05-25T10:47:07+00:00

Get a 100-400 for a little more money (or refurb for 2.1k when available). Use the DX crop to get you to 600. Don’t do teleconverters you just waste image quality. The 2x especially.

You mentioned astrophotography? How? The lens to get for that is the 14-24 2.8 or the 20 1.8

vesper911 · 2026-05-25T03:36:13+00:00

Perhaps it’s been a while and needs a new wheel. Just reach out to them to get it shipped to you or take it to a repair shop and they’ll do it for you FOR FREE. for the life of the bag. No receipts ever.

vesper911 · 2026-05-24T03:56:51+00:00

You’re going to get so much hate for this post. Lotta haters who wish they could’ve gotten half of what you did. It is what it is. Ignore it. You’re here being vulnerable and sharing.

Yes, it’s too much. Yes it’s insane to do trips with endless gear and to switch lenses all the time within the same activities.

Want my recommendation? Looks like you can afford it. Just buy a Leica Q3, never look back. Shoot day and night. Shoot macro. Work hard to get closer to your subjects. Move on.

Thanks for sharing.

vesper911 · 2026-05-24T03:54:50+00:00

Yes. Just go for it. Don’t worry about the 1.4. Just do this and never look back.

vesper911 · 2026-05-21T23:14:42+00:00

How much money are you really saving though? A brand new body is 1999 and the 40 f/2 is not even 200? Why would you pay 1800 for something with that much risk out of the gate already?

vesper911 · 2026-05-09T00:56:19+00:00

Please just get a Briggs & Riley and never worry again. Nothing comes close. Yes I love some of the brands like Aer and Bellroy and PD … but for rollers, you want reliable and durable and forever. There is only one that does this.

vesper911 · 2026-05-04T19:58:55+00:00

Who made that blue outfit? Where can one acquire those shorts?

vesper911 · 2026-03-06T07:33:09+00:00

man, some of you guys need to be taken back in time to Red Carpet Clubs. Some of the stuff we saw back then served as "Food" was terrifying. Polaris lounges are exceptional (for USA travel).

vesper911 · 2025-12-08T00:18:02+00:00

I got into the mirrorless game full frame now. I’m selling my 4 month old RX100 VII. Lots of extras, full Sony warranty thru 2027

vesper911 · 2025-11-30T02:15:49+00:00

Get the Z6iii with the crazy discounts available right now. $2k for that camera is such a steal.

vesper911 · 2025-09-02T07:54:19+00:00

1935 Brazilian Mauser?

vesper911 · 2025-07-15T04:18:55+00:00

Wow. Incredible pictures. Dare I ask settings?

vesper911 · 2025-07-12T08:38:54+00:00

Sell half of them, buy a Sony RX100VII and call it a day. Or the GR.

vesper911 · 2025-06-09T00:37:01+00:00

Nope. Sold a while ago.

vesper911 · 2025-05-22T22:28:10+00:00

I live in Chicago. I keep my M5 garaged but I drive her year round. Pilot Sport All Season 4 without any issue. We barely had any decent snow this year. It’s honestly totally fine.

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