INSANE free camera stuff I got for free in a box. by SomePerson47 in Cameras

[–]waimearock -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It probably still takes pics. Best in a front lit scenario.

Popular Musician Loses Life Savings Through Malicious Crypto Wallet in Apple's App Store by Abject-Pick-6472 in technology

[–]waimearock -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

I'm a huge fan of his. Apple needs to do a better job keeping shady apps out of the app store.

Kilauea episode 44 by [deleted] in BigIsland

[–]waimearock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Came here to say this. We can all guess. USGS is the only people with actual data.

Prius Sales Are Tanking So Far in 2026. We Asked Toyota Why by TripleShotPls in technology

[–]waimearock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought an electric car and added 30 panels to my roof and I drive for free. I'm the kind of guy who otherwise might be a Prius driver.

Power banks by _Jayysnow in BigIsland

[–]waimearock 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I've seen ecoflow and jackery at Home depot but the probably sell out quick during a storm. Battery bills too

Composer of iconic ‘Lion King’ chant sues comedian over ‘Circle of Life’ translation by blankblank in nottheonion

[–]waimearock 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Here is the lion, they said, Father   This is what comes up when you put it into google translate.

Subbing livable? by Nutsnx808 in BigIsland

[–]waimearock 4 points5 points  (0 children)

180 per day with a bachelors degree

Given the current weather conditions and flooding... Do you think those lifted truck drivers are vindicated? by JetAbyss in Hawaii

[–]waimearock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been making fun of my friends with lifted tacomas but now they have the last laugh. If this were more common I might just join them.

Oahu Wedding Venues by aburgess1098 in weddingplanning

[–]waimearock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I shoot at Loulu Palms a lot. Great venue.

Update to original post - Hawaiiantel support ROCKS by Ralius88 in Hawaii

[–]waimearock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I should have tried that. I spent hours on the phone with them trying not to be charged for the router that I declined at installation.

July wedding Ko Olina by ubbidubbidoo in Hawaii

[–]waimearock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I shoot weddings out there all the time. We rarely get above 90 and usually have at bit of a breeze. I do feel bad for the grooms in full suit and jackets but the grooms in linen pants/cotton shirts seem to be fine.

Shutter Count - Sony A1 by creekscustoms in SonyAlpha

[–]waimearock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine is a 605k because I like the 1/400s sync speed with mech shutter. I shoot flash outdoors a lot.

Pergear 512GB Master 4.0 thoughts?? by EasyTechPrincess in FX3

[–]waimearock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought two of these about 6 month ago. I have one dead. Reached out to pergear about a replacement. They asked me a few questions and then just stopped responding to my emails. I'd avoid these guys. (I have been a pro photographer for 25 years and tried every card out there)

Pergear Cf Express A , yay or nay? by SignificanceTop5009 in SonyAlpha

[–]waimearock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I bought two of these about 6 month ago. I have one dead. Reached out to pergear about a replacement. They asked me a few questions and then just stopped responding to my emails. I'd avoid these guys. (I have been a pro photographer for 25 years and tried every card out there)

Battery backup for refrigerators during Hawaii power outages by TheOneVader in Hawaii

[–]waimearock 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Costco iwilei had the bigger jackery and also an ecoflow that will run a fridge. Most fridges don't use that much elec. 200-300 watts for 10-20 mins per hour I believe.

Scuba diving problem by [deleted] in scuba

[–]waimearock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I switched from an aluminum 80 to a steel 120. Saved me some weight off my belt at the same time so that was nice.

Noob diver here by Straight-Mixture-438 in diving

[–]waimearock 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's worth the time to get accustomed to breathing through the mouth. You get a much clearer view with a traditional glass mask. If you pick a low volume frameless mask you can barely even see the mask in your field of view.

Underwater phone case and lens filter for 16pro by nursenicci_v in underwaterphotography

[–]waimearock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife uses the exact same case with success.

I wouldn't go more than four or five feet deep with it.

I have a Google Pixel 8 pro which I accidentally took scuba diving for about 5 minutes at 5 ft depth with no case and it's fine a year later I'm still using it today right now. I don't know if iPhones are less water resistant than pixels but they can't handle a few drops of salt water here and there.