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[–] spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works 25 points 7 hours ago (3 children)

Yeah, this is an old one. IIRC, the lady holding it didn't know it was dangerous, just thought it was adorable, then when she posted it and ppl told her, she explained she had a meltdown at how wildly dangerous that situation was and she had no idea

Water Wars Imminent in c/memes@lemmy.world

[–] spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works 12 points 4 days ago (1 children)

wants water, gets suplexed by a robot into said water, drowns

"I mean, it was a cool way to die"

How it feels in c/comicstrips@lemmy.world

[–] spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works 6 points 4 days ago

Honestly, I think we underestimate how much of an impact telling them that is. Realism isn't bad, but kids' only real point of reference is their past experience and what adults tell them. So if we set them up to think it'll be terrible compared to us, while we complain that everything is bad, they're gonna assume that's truly awful to have to be told about it.

Note: not to say things are going great.

In 1952, claims that smoking causes cancer caused Kent cigarettes' to come out with an asbestos filter to protect its smokers. in c/interestingasfuck@lemmy.world

[–] spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works 6 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

😯s

Edit: I'm really not sure if this joke will land haha

Stick Insect in c/science_memes@mander.xyz

[–] spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works 14 points 1 week ago

That, and every grad student and upwards worst nightmare: funding

Stick Insect in c/science_memes@mander.xyz

[–] spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works 22 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Wow. That was perfect. I'm a better man for the timing of that quote

Emails arriving late Friday afternoon in c/memes@lemmy.world

[–] spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 week ago

I actually don't touch any of these until 10 or 11 on Monday. If they're critical, there will be a teams msg long before that

What's a really good versatile mug/flask? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[–] spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I didn't see it, but honestly, Thermos is the OG (as far as I know) and still make really good quality gear. Expensive, they don't skimp:

40oz monster(I like this cus the top doubles as a cup): https://thermos.com/collections/beverage-bottles/products/icon-beverage-bottle-40oz

24 oz: https://thermos.com/collections/beverage-bottles/products/icon-water-bottle-with-screw-top-24oz

They also do little food jars with the same styling if you want a little more open of a mouth for soup.

But I need that point now [Medium] in c/thesimpsons@lemmy.world

[–] spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 week ago

My brain read rubbing alcohol as drinking alcohol and I think that means I should be worried

Thankfully it wasn't an active shooter in c/memes@lemmy.world

[–] spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 week ago

Lunch money well spent

Thankfully it wasn't an active shooter in c/memes@lemmy.world

[–] spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works 29 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I don't... I don't think we want youths buying those used

Someone in my area is trying to sell a Windows 7 DVD in c/mildlyinteresting@lemmy.world

[–] spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 week ago

Is this the twist foretold by your username? 🤔

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Save me from myself (Purchase advice please!) (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works to c/photography@lemmy.world

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Howdy folks, newbie here :)

I have recently been bitten by the photography bug, and so went shopping (as one does).

What I think I'm looking for is a primarily landscape/slow-moving wildlife camera, that will do double duty as my travel/events camera. I set out with an uninformed budget of approximately 1500 CAD (~1050 USD). I have no real intent of going pro, but want a good camera I can grow into. I had it down to 5 options, in decreasing order of price:

Fuji XT-5
Fuji XT-50
Fuji XT-30 ii
Nikon Z fc
Olympus OM Mark IV (V?)

(Yes, Fuji's aesthetic speaks to me lol). After discussing with the local camera shop, they recommended the top two, which were the ones that most had my attention but due to price were only mid-range in my purchase list. They had kind off "poo-poo"-ed the other three as going backwards (xt-30), or great cameras but would hit their limits in personal growth or technical ability (Nikon and Olympus).

After handling the two X-Ts, I found the XT-50 too small, even with a handle attachment, as I have fairly large hands. Which kind of leaves me at the XT-5. So, some questions:

a) Is this way too much to spend on a first serious camera? There seem to be mixed comments about this. This is a pricey camera (2800 CAD incl. 16-50mm kit lens, USD 1965 - double my initial budget). It is by all accounts pretty good, with some autofocus issues, e.g. for bird shots - that Fuji claims to be working on addressing. I'm willing to pull the trigger (click the shutter?) if it's worth it, I think - I don't mind spending more once on something that will last me a LONG time. Not really a factor, but this aesthetic has added value of being a show piece - you can have it on the shelf and appreciate that it's pretty.

b) Is ergonomics worth the extra ~300 bucks over the X-T50? On the surface it seems not, but a few have said it can be the difference between enjoying the hobby and letting it sit on the shelf.

c) Re: the autofocus - have any of you with similar cameras had any issues with this?

d) Are there durability issues with cameras, beyond the obvious? Internal components that can break, and etc?

e) Am I nuts? 😁

I'd be happy to look into some more Canon's, Nikons, and Sony, this is just the grouping that is holding my attention. I know you can get some fabulous cameras for this type of money.

Thanks in advance!