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Did a ‘thing’ yesterday

Finally, my first working Nikon camera (or cameras to be specific). A pair of D700s with dead batteries. One with 40k on the shutter, the other almost NOS. What can I say, first it was unwieldy: tall, bulky, heavy (still is, feels good but not the right camera for many situations, even a Canon 6D would be a whopping 30% lighter). But even after the very first short outing (with a 2GB card that I forgot to empty so I could only store 30 images at a time) the hype seems justified with this one. I can only nod in agreement to the content of this video (complete playlist in the description) That natural, yet deep colour palette just seems to be so pleasing, at least with in-camera JPEGs (Adobe messes up somewhat as usual, maybe I will figure it out eventually but there are also other methods, the sensor is great for sure). I almost don't want to look at my Canon R6 pics anymore, looks underwhelming in comparison (even some side-by-side comparisons on YT show how modern Nikons with Sony sensors don't render like this anymore) I'm also hardly seeing a mirrorless camera without that little red dot and its attributed status that can render light and colour anywhere this good by default - to my eyes anyway. (Same thing with regards to audio, they just make a whole bunch of new stuff which is arguably not as pleasing of a sound as it was many many years ago.) And all this coupled to a pleasant DSLR experience, nice viewfinder, snappy AF, separate dials for everything, not much to complain about the 100$ 50/1.8G and so on. It might very well fit in that personal favourite category, that is involving both from the operation side, but also regarding its output (most cameras fail one way or the other, and there are plenty of spec-chasing models that reviewers seem to love, but in real life they actually not that great on either fronts).

"...music from my heart to heart, not from fingers to ears..." What a beautiful sentiment! Hiromi is a treasure and must be cherished. And oh yeah, here's her music:

So I finally finished this roll of Fuji Sensia 200 slide film tonight. I started it in 2011. I had last exposed a frame on it in late 2012. It's quite possibly dead from light leaks, mold, moisture, bad credit, I dunno. I'm now tasked with finding an outfit where I can mail it so I can have it developed, scanned an returned to me. Photography is truly a beknighted hobby.

As if the offer by @swt61 were not good enough, I have a sweetener that I can give him to send you with his adapter. It is a "crystal cable"* HD800 cable with Xhadow high end dual 3-pin XLRs that I forgot I had. It was given to me by Uncle Wilson at a meet and he didn't want it back. I don't have any dual XLR amps so you can have it as long as you want it. Only caveat would be that you send it back or give it to another Head-caser if you end up not needing it any more. *Not clear to me it is really Crystal Cable or a knock-off but it is a good cable regardless.

@blessingx Fuji X-E1 or X-70

I usually buy the XLR jacks with separate Pin 1 and chassis connection and then can test it with jumpers on the input board. Nelson Pass said he connects pin 1 to audio ground, though it was 15+ years ago he posted it on diyaudio. I think also people who are using XLR/RCA adapters are under the assumption Pin 1 is ground I can connect Pin 1 to chassis only but unless something has changed in 15 years, my experience has been that customers report fewer issues when it's connected to audio ground.

Sounds good. IEC earth = PE, protective earth

some of the quietest gear ends up accidentally built by people putting ground or chassis connections wherever they feel like it, even places they don't know about btw almost all of the audiophile type gear I've ever seen is connecting Pin 1 directly to an audio ground plane. In some cases this is even bypassing the ground break circuit

Yeah D850 seems to have the same problem and I see no improvement in the Z8 in that regards. No one was paying attention to colour when it was 'normal' and somehow with these new mirrorless technology it somehow got lost and accepted. I don't see values going up much, because at the end of the day it is impractical to have a big and heavy camera like this with old batteries and cards, adapters, etc. Shutter is obnoxiously loud, too, kids love it though. Might as well get a battery grip to make them hear it at 8fps haha. The other camera that I borrowed some time ago that was really good is the 1DX (or 1DC) and this guy seems to confirm that and it's even more impractical than the D700... Why can't I have a modern, convenient (USB-C charging) FF camera with great colour and viewfinder that is not so big and heavy... I still miss the M Type 240 that was basically the most portable camera I had with great colour (and the SL2 was the best amongst cameras also shooting video). And the unanimous verdict seems to be that an M9 renders even better, so I might end up with one despite so many red flags about it.

An absolutely treasure. A living legend.

Congrats and good to hear. Allí messed up the used prices again. I've been looking since I saw she was testing on IG. The number of D700 videos out there in the last few years are crazy. This guy, and his professional set, seems to make them every month.

Hokai, I'm gonna send out PMs in a few. I have a use for both (800s and 650s). Thanks so much!

Forgot the pic!

I guess that this is not the appropriate thread (sorry guys) but I think it's a very interesting video. As you all know, I like to collect different versions/editions of certain pieces. "Kind of Blue" is one of them. Right now I think I have about 7 different editions (vinil and cd). I admit that the reel to reel tape is something that has always attracted me, although I don't dare to enter that world.

Why are you guys not supporting Taylor Swift by playing her music and renaming your towns? https://sfist.com/2023/07/18/taylor-swift-to-be-named-honorary-mayor-of-santa-clara-city-to-be-renamed-swiftie-clara/

Ended up being overnight, so...18 hours? I read somewhere that you don't want to marinate for more than 24, but I'm going to shoot for 12 next time, it was already starting to turn mooshy. And even with all that yogurt, the ghoulash still turned out ridonkeylously spicy.

Marinating some chicken in yogurt as we speak (minimum 8 hours) -- not sure what for...oh, who am I kidding, I'm making my ghoulash again.

Certainly. You wouldn't want to reach around and be disappointed.

It's exactly what you think it is.