Show off your latest purchase!
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The shield is lightweight. I don't know what its made out of, when I was pre-drilling the sword mount on it last night, just white powder came out@Jump_Ace I have a Master Sword replica that's....seen better days (I think there's a picture of it around here somewhere), and it's currently sitting in the corner surrounded by poster tubes — all of LoZ that I have absolutely nowhere to hang.
I've had the sword close to, if not more than...10 years now?
Whatever, that's not important. That all looks great. Does the shield have any heft to it or is it lightweight?
Not THAT white powder 
Its made to be used for cosplay, there's even a nice foam wrapped handle and forearm strap to hold it all day. West Wolf Renissance on Etsy is the store name I believe.Jerome
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Speaking of old and new, my TV currently sits on an entertainment center/table thing literally from the early 2000's. There's a split down the middle where the TV sits (not caused by the TV) and it no longer sits flush. I'm surprised it hasn't snapped in two halves yet, to be completely honest.
I need a new one, but every model I've looked thus far doesn't offer the same things it does.
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My new cabinet has a sticker on the inside that says, in part 1) this sticker is not removable and 2) I can't put a TV on it.Speaking of old and new, my TV currently sits on an entertainment center/table thing literally from the early 2000's. There's a split down the middle where the TV sits (not caused by the TV) and it no longer sits flush. I'm surprised it hasn't snapped in two halves yet, to be completely honest.
I need a new one, but every model I've looked thus far doesn't offer the same things it does.
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It's funny because old TV cabinets don't really work well for thin-screens but modern cabinets usually do a wasteful job of housing anything other than a TV.Speaking of old and new, my TV currently sits on an entertainment center/table thing literally from the early 2000's. There's a split down the middle where the TV sits (not caused by the TV) and it no longer sits flush. I'm surprised it hasn't snapped in two halves yet, to be completely honest.
I need a new one, but every model I've looked thus far doesn't offer the same things it does.
Like any good nerd, doing well at stuff while looking dated and disheveled is better than good-looking half-assery.
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My bedroom tv sits on what looks like a maybe 18"x24" or so rectangular table. But instead of it being a regular table, a door folds down on the front of it and there is a sewing machine mounted to it. I'm 57 now and I can always remember it being in our house and I'm sure it was around long before I was. But it also makes it heavy. Each time I've moved a mover will grab hold of it thinking it's just a normal weight table and then gets a slightly strained look on his face when trying to pick it up.Speaking of old and new, my TV currently sits on an entertainment center/table thing literally from the early 2000's. There's a split down the middle where the TV sits (not caused by the TV) and it no longer sits flush. I'm surprised it hasn't snapped in two halves yet, to be completely honest.
I need a new one, but every model I've looked thus far doesn't offer the same things it does.
But it's the perfect height for my tv. Yes I had to buy a podium stand to center mount the tv because it's too long for the table but I can't find anything else that same height in a lighter weight table that will fit in that space.
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When people complain about what's on TV these days, I say there's nothing. Literally nothing can go on a TV nowadays.The TV in my bedroom is in an armoire.
TV > hanging up clothes
The little recess between the border and stand seems to be the default place for small lost items that don't have a home or we've forgotten about, like a broken zipper pull, a AAA battery, some foreign coin, a piece of plastic from a toy the kids haven't used in three years...
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Does it count parsecs?What's on the Telly?
A penguin.
Anyhow...
Bought this recently...
Don't wear a watch often, but been meaning to get one.
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What is your speed fixed relative to? Rotation of earth? Orbit of earth? Trajectory of the Milky Way? How fast do you walk?
How long is the string?
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Record Store Day haul
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I kinda went on an eBay spree a few weeks ago.
Top row:
• Nikon F2 Photomic with a 35mm f2.8 came with a 43-86mm f3.5 as well. New seals.
• Nikon F4 with the 43-86mm lens from the F2 bundle.
• Nikon D7200, I already owned this, I just put it there to show my current collection to a fellow photographer friend.
Middle row:
• Nikon F with TN Photomic viewfinder and Nikkor 50mm f1.4 lens
• Nikon F with eye level view finder and Nikkor 50mm f1.4 lens.
Bottom row:
• Olympus OM-2N with F.Zuiko 50mm f1.8. New seals and case.
I got extremely lucky with the bids on these cameras, bought them for around $160-180 CAD each with shipping from Japan. Super super stoked.
All I'm missing my F line is a Nikon F3 and some FN and FM variants but I was really surprised with the F3's price. It skyrocketed to an average price of $500 CAD. So I was a bit miffed when I saw that. Same goes for Rollieflex TLRs and even the Yashica TLRs.
I really want to get some rangefinders next: Nikon S2, Nikon S3, Konika IIIa, Leica IIIf, some Voigtlanders like the Bessa-T or Bessa-R.
I almost bought a Mamiya RB67 S body, back and viewfinder. But then I'd have to source the lenses, and buy the film, etc. I couldn't justify the cost especially since I'm not getting into medium format right now.
Maybe down the road I'll buy a Mamiya 6x9 or 6x7 and call it a day.
I also bought film, not pictured, currently in my freezer:
• Kodak Ektachroke Infrared film (x2 rolls)
• Kodak Gold 200 (new, x3 rolls)
•Kodak Gold 100 (expired, x10 rolls)
Also bought three lenses:
• Nikon AF-S 200-500 f5.6 - this was a mint lens that I copped for $800 CAD just because the box was damaged. It still had the foam padding, the manual, the clear wrap. This lens brand new is $1750 CAD.
• Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 (not pictured)
• PETZVAL modified Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 (not pictured).
That's it for now, at least for tech.
Top row:
• Nikon F2 Photomic with a 35mm f2.8 came with a 43-86mm f3.5 as well. New seals.
• Nikon F4 with the 43-86mm lens from the F2 bundle.
• Nikon D7200, I already owned this, I just put it there to show my current collection to a fellow photographer friend.
Middle row:
• Nikon F with TN Photomic viewfinder and Nikkor 50mm f1.4 lens
• Nikon F with eye level view finder and Nikkor 50mm f1.4 lens.
Bottom row:
• Olympus OM-2N with F.Zuiko 50mm f1.8. New seals and case.
I got extremely lucky with the bids on these cameras, bought them for around $160-180 CAD each with shipping from Japan. Super super stoked.
All I'm missing my F line is a Nikon F3 and some FN and FM variants but I was really surprised with the F3's price. It skyrocketed to an average price of $500 CAD. So I was a bit miffed when I saw that. Same goes for Rollieflex TLRs and even the Yashica TLRs.
I really want to get some rangefinders next: Nikon S2, Nikon S3, Konika IIIa, Leica IIIf, some Voigtlanders like the Bessa-T or Bessa-R.
I almost bought a Mamiya RB67 S body, back and viewfinder. But then I'd have to source the lenses, and buy the film, etc. I couldn't justify the cost especially since I'm not getting into medium format right now.
Maybe down the road I'll buy a Mamiya 6x9 or 6x7 and call it a day.
I also bought film, not pictured, currently in my freezer:
• Kodak Ektachroke Infrared film (x2 rolls)
• Kodak Gold 200 (new, x3 rolls)
•Kodak Gold 100 (expired, x10 rolls)
Also bought three lenses:
• Nikon AF-S 200-500 f5.6 - this was a mint lens that I copped for $800 CAD just because the box was damaged. It still had the foam padding, the manual, the clear wrap. This lens brand new is $1750 CAD.
• Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 (not pictured)
• PETZVAL modified Helios 44-2 58mm f/2 (not pictured).
That's it for now, at least for tech.
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Nice new collection of cameras!
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You should get the Canonet QL17 GIII. Lovely little rangefinder. I inherited a Nikon FG20 from my father a couple of years back, bought a nice mint 135mm f2.8 AI lens for it, but somehow I really prefer this little Canonet.
My latest purchase is a Nikon Z fc because I like the retro look, plus my F mount lenses fit, so..
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Yes already on the list!You should get the Canonet QL17 GIII. Lovely little rangefinder. I inherited a Nikon FG20 from my father a couple of years back, bought a nice mint 135mm f2.8 AI lens for it, but somehow I really prefer this little Canonet.
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My latest purchase is a Nikon Z fc because I like the retro look, plus my F mount lenses fit, so..
Also have an Olympus Pen half frame range finder and some other little goodies.
For your Nikon ZFc, especially with vintage lenses, get a speed booster, specifically the Zhongyi Lens Turbo. Gets you close to about 95% equivalency with a full frame camera.
I was planning on getting a ZFc myself but got hung up the personal debate between a Sony A7RIV vs Nikon Z9. I want to use vintage lenses to shoot old film-like compositions without the need for having to develop film rolls. So i figured the Sony A7RIV was a good all rounder for vintage photography, wildlife, landscape, etc. But then I'd have to get lens adapters and CF card adapters for the Sony, plus get used to the color profile of a new system.
Plus a Z9 is overkill for what I want to do with vintage lenses. I really want a vintage looking Nikon like the ZFc that is full frame lol so I can use it for a more chilled out experience.
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Yes already on the list!
Also have an Olympus Pen half frame range finder and some other little goodies.
For your Nikon ZFc, especially with vintage lenses, get a speed booster, specifically the Zhongyi Lens Turbo. Gets you close to about 95% equivalency with a full frame camera.
I was planning on getting a ZFc myself but got hung up the personal debate between a Sony A7RIV vs Nikon Z9. I want to use vintage lenses to shoot old film-like compositions without the need for having to develop film rolls. So i figured the Sony A7RIV was a good all rounder for vintage photography, wildlife, landscape, etc. But then I'd have to get lens adapters and CF card adapters for the Sony, plus get used to the color profile of a new system.
Plus a Z9 is overkill for what I want to do with vintage lenses. I really want a vintage looking Nikon like the ZFc that is full frame lol so I can use it for a more chilled out experience.
That is interesting, thanks 😁 I'll look at it tonight after the kids are put to sleep. I'm not actually too worried about it not being full frame. My 70-210mm actually zooms further on this camera!
but it would be nice.I hear you! I read all good reviews of the Z fc before I got it, only negative I came across was no built in image stabilization. The Nikon Picture Control makes it easy to make/load profiles onto your camera that you can tweak to make your own film simulations. My fave so far was one I tweaked to mimic Ilford XP2 Super and of course Cinestill 800t.
I can't say anything of the other cameras as my last DSLR was a Canon EOS 450D I absolutely failed at taking good photos with back in 2008. But this camera is as easy as old-school ones, at least when paired with an old lens. I love the aperture ring.
Oh and I think I read somewhere they are making a full frame Z fc, which should be interesting
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New sofa, the first I've ever bought, to go into the flat we moved into on Thursday. Renting when you have a kid sucks but at least this sofa (which I haven't finished assembling yet but it's time for lunch) is comfortable. It's an IKEA (obvs) Söderhamn. We don't own an iron yet which is why the covers are still creased.
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That is interesting, thanks 😁 I'll look at it tonight after the kids are put to sleep. I'm not actually too worried about it not being full frame. My 70-210mm actually zooms further on this camera!
I hear you! I read all good reviews of the Z fc before I got it, only negative I came across was no built in image stabilization. The Nikon Picture Control makes it easy to make/load profiles onto your camera that you can tweak to make your own film simulations. My fave so far was one I tweaked to mimic Ilford XP2 Super and of course Cinestill 800t.
I can't say anything of the other cameras as my last DSLR was a Canon EOS 450D I absolutely failed at taking good photos with back in 2008. But this camera is as easy as old-school ones, at least when paired with an old lens. I love the aperture ring.
Oh and I think I read somewhere they are making a full frame Z fc, which should be interesting
Yea having a crop sensor is not a deal breaker. With my D7200, my 200-500mm is more akin to 260-650mm. If I were to get a teleconverter, I'd be adding a few stops to my lens, but I could easily equate it to around 800 or 900mm at full zoom. Whether that's useable is another story though 😂
But for vintage lenses like the Helios 44-2 58mm, Carl Zeiss Biotar 58mm, any of the Jupiter lens series, Voigtlander 40mm pancake lenses, etc. you would want a full frame to properly appreciate their bokeh, especially for the first two lenses on that list. Or if you go for fisheye or extremely wide angle lenses like 16mm, you'd be losing out.
But for general photography, a crop sensor is fine and even beneficial in some instances.
As for the full frame Nikon ZFc, so far it's only a rumor and/or hearsay from a friend of a friend (my dad works at Nintendo!). So we'll see later down the line.
syntex123
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Well it would be awesome to have, useable or not
Definitely want more bokeh, I'm not an expert in this area but I understand you get better bokeh with full frame indeed.
Oh well.
it's a neat camera, but I do prefer my old little Canonet, all my best shots have been with it. I need to get that rare lens hood for it soon.Similar threads
