Carrying photography gear on a ride

[edobici_forza]

This is so inspiring

 

[Stefan Mikes]

I've got the GBP 75 Takumar 135/2.5.

The crop. The take was at 1.3 m distance.

Sharpness at f:5.6.

f:8. No CAs, no vignetting, sharp, good colour rendering.

Sharpness, colour (crop).

I think the "magic" of the 1970s Asahi Pentax resulted from a combination of interesting optical deficiencies of that glass, making the photos almost 3D and in interesting colours. The 1980s Takumar (only 4 optical elements and no SMC coating) is just a correct product with little optical faults. Perhaps it is even a little boring but I cannot complain about a 350 PLN lens

Unfortunately, I'm stuck at home, hence no interesting photographic subjects around

 

[Rás Cnoic]

well Ive got the camera, but as expected the app wont install on any of the five phones Ive got in a drawer.

Ive gone right through every fix, disabling store and mcfee, using endless old versions.
This POS app is 1.1gb, yes just to register the camera.
I cant use it, a dead paperweight.

Im going to try Brians S25 tomorrow.
How can such a huge company just sit there with hardware being returned because of a garbage app, the gopros just work, no freakin app registration.

Huge threads on reddit going back years tearing into dji, the app on ios has 2 star rating.

This will be our lives, Im sorry gou cannot buy gas today, your app needs updating...

Alex bike tester (English fella living in Italy, reviews EMTBs) has been hot on data use recently. Here he discusses ebike motors and data:

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Alex bike tester (English fella living in Italy, reviews EMTBs) has been hot on data use recently. Here he discusses ebike motors and data:

So I was right about DJI Avinox.

 

[BillH]

has anyone tried the insta360 cameras? the x5 seems really impressive, captures a big super distorted 360 spherical image and then has it's own software to edit it down to natural (sort of?) looking videos.

I got the X5 end summer of 2025. It's pretty amazing and the latest firmware added a single-Lens Photo Mode that supports a cinematic 2.35:1 aspect ratio. I just recently purchased the X5 Photography Grip for it and got the ring remote late last year making using it while riding with the camera bike mounted so easy.

 

[Gionnirocket]

And in another thread.. SLR were dead and phone cameras had a way better depth of field.
I guess it depends what day it is for the expert on everything to decide what he will enlighten us with.

Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba

Auckland, New Zealand

The park near my home where I often ride

My backyard

 

[6zfshdb]

I've come to the conclusion that it's the ability of the photographer, not so much the quality of the equipment that makes a good picture.
The average individual often can't appreciate the fine detail that is so highly valued by professionals.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Meanwhile, I rode in Warsaw to a service that might fix my Tamron zoom lens. Any pretext for a good ride is welcome!

 

[RunForTheHills]

The problem with big expensive SLR cameras and all their lenses is that sometimes you miss the shot because you didn't have a camera with you. Phone cameras solve that problem.

 

[Gionnirocket]

I've come to the conclusion that it's the ability of the photographer, not so much the quality of the equipment that makes a good picture.
The average individual often can't appreciate the fine detail that is so highly valued by professionals.

I was on the beach in Aruba and there was an amazing sunset... Everyone was ohhh'ing and ahhh'ing.
I got some nice shots and then helped a handful of people that were taking photos with their very expensive cameras and using the flash...

The problem with big expensive SLR cameras and all their lenses is that sometimes you miss the shot because you didn't have a camera with you. Phone cameras solve that problem.

As said often... The best camera is the one that you have with you.

 

[Chargeride]

Now fancy you've just bought a DJI Avinox e-bike and cannot use it


These are the lives of many Russians today, and it is not a joke. First of all, the internet is being shut down in many Russian regions under the pretext it helps the Ukrainians coordinate the drone attacks. Secondly, the Russian government plans cutting down the access to the internet to all Russian citizens and replacing it with the network limited to Russia, and only running Russian apps. There are reports of many Russian people who cannot use their "smart" devices such as a refrigerator or a washing machine nowadays!

Regarding petrol, the Russian need to buy it yet, which is not easy but it has nothing to do with any app

Now, if you watch Itchy Boots videos then you should know only Chinese apps work in China and only the Chinese are allowed to buy petrol there

I saw itchy boots, its sad to see people buy into total control so easily.
This brave new world is like a megagod, it really is watching who is naughty and nice.

 

[mschwett]

And in another thread.. SLR were dead and phone cameras had a way better depth of field.
I guess it depends what day it is for the expert on everything to decide what he will enlighten us with.


View attachment 205214Auckland, New Zealand

what am i seeing in this photo? it’s really a great shot, color, detail, composition and so on but i can’t for the life of me figure out what it is!!! scale of the water spray suggests its small, but it looks like … ice or snow?

 

[Stefan Mikes]

The problem with big expensive SLR cameras and all their lenses is that sometimes you miss the shot because you didn't have a camera with you. Phone cameras solve that problem.

Yes.
On the other hand, phone cameras often cannot take good (or any) photos with the sunlight backlight, in overly contrasty scenes or in low light, really.

 

[Gionnirocket]

what am i seeing in this photo? it’s really a great shot, color, detail, composition and so on but i can’t for the life of me figure out what it is!!! scale of the water spray suggests its small, but it looks like … ice or snow?

It's a dolphin just breaking the surface.
Here's some more for context...