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NightShadow
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Re: Best film for Leica M3?

TL;DR: Stop overcomplicating film choices. Just load up Ilford Delta 100 and pay attention to your manual settings. Jumping in here because this threa...

3 days ago
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Re: Best zoom lens for Olympus PEN E-PL9?

This question comes up a lot. The short answer for a tight budget on an E-PL9 is the Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 EZ. It is a pancake zoom that...

5 days ago
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Re: Panasonic Lumix S9 Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals 2026?

Oh man, wedding season in Chicago with a dead body? That is literally my worst nightmare, I'd be sweating bullets too. Look, this comes up a lot aroun...

6 days ago
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Re: What is the best portrait lens for Fujifilm X-T4?

@Reply #5 - good point! Had a moment to think about this more, and while those fast third-party lenses are tempting, just make sure you're buying from...

1 week ago
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Re: What are the best lens protectors for Insta360 Luna Ultra?

Oh man this is exactly my thing — I've tested like every single piece of glass for this body since yesterday! Like someone mentioned, official is usua...

1 week ago
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Re: Best film stock for Kodak Portra?

Listen man, as a dad of three working on a tight DIY budget, I learned quick not to waste cash on hype. Dealer wanted $400 for a CLA on my old SLR, bu...

1 week ago
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Re: Best microphone setup for the Insta360 Ace Pro 2?

This comes up a lot on here — seriously, the wind noise on action cams is brutal out of the box. Grab the DJI Mic 2 1-TX 1-RX since it fits right in y...

2 weeks ago
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Re: Best memory card for Panasonic Lumix GH6?

^ This. Also, check out Transcend CFexpress Type B 256GB 820. It's way cheaper at $149 and easily handles GH6 ProRes without dropping frames.

2 weeks ago
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Re: Best SD card for 4K video on Osmo Pocket 4P?

^ This. Also, last summer I learned this the hard way when my old card corrupted mid-trip. Grab the Kingston Canvas Go! Plus 256GB microSDXC instead. ...

2 weeks ago
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Re: Best SD card for DJI Avata 2?

Just found this thread today. Before you buy anything new, what resolution and framerate are you actually shooting at? That makes a massive difference...

2 weeks ago
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Re: Best zoom lens for Olympus PEN E-PL9?

ngl best thing to do is just look up a review on youtube, like type in micro four thirds travel zooms and its literally the first video that pops up

2 weeks ago
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Re: Best gimbal for Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K?

TL;DR: Grab the DJI RS 3 Pro Gimbal Stabilizer Combo and just make sure you use a counterweight setup for the awkward BMPCC 4K body. Man, I totally fe...

2 weeks ago
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Re: Best ND filters for DJI Osmo Pocket 3?

I'd recommend getting the Freewell DJI Osmo Pocket 3 ND/PL Filter Set because the polarization helps cut the harsh desert glare off windshields and as...

3 weeks ago
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