knew it would suck, so didn't rush, but it still sucks anyway

knew it would suck, so didn't rush, but it still sucks anyway

I know others have been at this stage for a while now, but I lost motivation when I heard of the stupid/pointless "coming soon" door, so I couldn't be bothered to just collect blue cores every dang day. still, eventually reached 8, despite not caring - but even knowing that it'd be a let-down still didn't prevent it from being a let-down. am now even less-motivated for further stupid/pointless collecting.

u/Danisobo — 11 days ago

has there ever been a "plotter reddit postcard exchange"? (#prpx??)

Some here might be familiar with other postcard exchanges.. but I'm wondering if anyone has ever tried it via Reddit? Say, a willing plot-ist would post a "catalog" image of the N postcard plots willing to exchange, then first N replies (w DM address) would be the "exchangers", or some-such? Maybe exchangers are also limited to those who've also posted their own "catalog" image to participate? (to help assure reciprocal exchanges, not just gimme's) I'm not sure how the details would be worked out, but thought I'd toss out the idea, test interest, seek feedback, etc. Or, is there anything about such an event that might run afoul of the sub's rules? Cheers

u/Danisobo — 18 days ago

New level system might just be an anti-AFK mechanism?

Unproven theory: Level rewards is the only popup that "stops the clock", so 255 new chances to interrupt an AFK and slow down early-game progress even more.

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u/Danisobo — 1 month ago

handheld postcard "timelapse"

plotter space isn't set up for photo/video at all, but tried to find a workaround

u/Danisobo — 2 months ago

today's special: plot one, get three free

(testing bleed on bristol)

u/Danisobo — 2 months ago

a couple quick single-pen tests

was just trying out a process (and not very careful about it tbh), so really just discards, but daughter wants them (to augment w colored pencils)

u/Danisobo — 2 months ago
▲ 155 r/tmbg

my mental defect, er.. is lake monster primitive ancestry

pilot g2 on watercolor

u/Danisobo — 4 months ago
▲ 134 r/tmbg

Father's Day: shirt=like, wrap=love

hand-made box-wrap art by my 15yo daughter. 💕

u/Danisobo — 4 months ago

AS Champion bowl won't sit flat on floor, appears to be mfr defect, shimmable?

When properly set on basically flat floor (within <1/16"), the bowl will rock >1/4" front-to-back. Setting the toilet upside down, then setting a level across rear edge and front-most cross-support, shows rear portion surrounding flange by itself is "flat" (close enough). But then then front "slumps" (dips down) >5/16" over the 10" (round bowl) from the cross-support.

This is more than I'd be comfortable shimming as a DIY'er so will return/exchange. But was curious what a pro's opinion might be - shimmable or not? Cheers

u/Danisobo — 4 months ago

high-school+ band booster videographer seeking advice (&gt;Canon M50ii)

I understand in advance that (yet another) "what should i buy" is likely everyone's least-favorite type of post, but I'd be appreciative of whatever advice might be offered, cheers!

Budget: ~$1000 USD for initial body/lens

Country: USA

Condition: Likely used - not looking for latest/greatest, just "markedly better" than Canon M50ii

Type of Camera: Mirrorless

Likely not looking for full-frame (for size, weight, lens cost, etc reasons)

Likely APS-C or m43 or 1"

Intended use: 95% video, 5% photo

End use: high-school/jr college music program, travelling performance/competition videographer

(for internal performance review, as a "band booster" - not commercial)

(think "theater lighting" rather than "concert lighting" most commonly)

If photography: what style: street-style group portraits 5%

If video what style:

documentary-style (tripod) indoor concert events 80% (of the 95% video)

street-style (roaming) outdoor parade events 20% (of the 95% video)

What features do you absolutely need:

will accept external microphone

no record-time limits and won't overheat

quality (subjectively) video codec options

really-good 1080p (or pretty-good 4k that could be downsampled to really-good 1080p?)

reasonable reduced-light performance (dark theater, stage lighting, from a distance)

exceptional battery life (otherwise see *'s below)

What features would be nice to have:

viewfinder (compromising by listing this as a "want" rather than "need", though it's a really-want)

availability of an affordable/quality standard (or more) zoom lens option (assuming kit lens sucks)

really-good 4k

*can accept external battery power (e.g. can "run" from "charger", powerbank)

*can accept external line power (via a "fake" battery adapter or such)

Portability:

camera & couple lenses, mic/tripod/accessories/etc, in no more than a "small backpack" size ideally

Cameras you're considering:

Panasonic m43 models seem strong contenders for video bang/buck (but have never used)

I'm not set on any particular brand/model, but maybe think "used GH4" for ballpark "on paper" specs?

Cameras you already have:

Canon M50ii has been filling this role

But hasn't aged well: 1080p barely on par with modern iPhone

(and 4k is awful, may keep for photos though - truer color OOC than most phones)

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u/Danisobo — 4 months ago
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if Exquisite Dead Guy were a single, then what's the B-side?

Doesn't have to be contemporaneous, as this is just a "what-if", so entire catalog is fair game. Bonus points if you explain the "marketing strategy" behind your pick. I'll choose Violin (ABCs DVD), and leave you guessing as to strategy - suffice to say that I would've bought it!

u/Danisobo — 4 months ago

Pilot Kakuno EF versus Sigma Micron 01

It was a comparison I had been meaning to do, figured I'd share if anyone else finds useful. Kakuno EF is just a bit finer than a Micron 01. If an 01 is nominally 0.25mm, then perhaps EF is ~0.20mm. (but may vary depending on pen load pressure, as FPs do) Not shown, but also tested, a Kakuno F is roughly equivalent to a Micron 03. Of course these are all just eyeball measures, no 500x microscope or such involved, so YMMV

u/Danisobo — 5 months ago