u/its_bart3k

Hi everyone!

I’m going to the Faroe Islands for 5 days in September (9–13 September) and I’ll be traveling without a car.

Ive noticed that by September some of the seasonal bus routes, especially route 350, no longer operate, which makes getting to some places quite complicated.

The main places I’d like to visit are:

- Gásadalur

- Bøur

- Sørvágsvatn / Trælanípa

- Bøsdalafossur

- Tórshavn

I’m totally fine with walking long distances and hiking, and I’d like to rely mainly on public transport + walking. I’m also open to hitchhiking if that’s realistic and safe there.

For anyone who has experience traveling around the Faroes without a car in September:

What would be the best way to get to these places now that some seasonal bus routes no longer run?

Especially interested in how to get from Sørvágur to Bøur/Gásadalur after route 350 stops operating.

Any advice on bus routes, connections, hiking routes, or realistic alternatives would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Cześć! Mam pytanie do osób studiujących Prawo w trybie RealTime na WSB-NLU.

Planuję rozpocząć studia od semestru zimowego i z przyczyn zawodowych będę za granicą do konńca listopada.

Czy na I roku są jakieś obowiązkowe zjazdy stacjonarne przed tą datą? Jak to wyglądało u Was w poprzednich latach - kiedy był pierwszy obowiązkowy przyjazd do Nowego Sącza?

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for advice from anyone who has experienced a similar situation.

I worked in the Netherlands through agency from 16 June 2025 until 14 September 2025.

Before I started working, I signed the agency's health insurance form requesting Health Insurance Package 1 and authorizing work agency to arrange my insurance with Zorg en Zekerheid. I also agreed that the insurance premium could be deducted from my salary.

However, I recently discovered that I was never registered with the insurer. No insurance premiums were deducted from my salary, and I was never informed that I was uninsured.

When I visited the agency's office, an employee told me that I was not registered due to a system error. I have now asked them to confirm this in writing.

After my contract ended on 14 September 2025, I returned to my country. I came back to the Netherlands in February 2026, started a new job, and now I have Dutch health insurance.

My questions are:

1. Has anyone experienced something similar where an employment agency failed to register them due to an administrative or system error?

2. Did CAK still issue a fine or require payment for the uninsured period?

3. Did providing proof that the agency was responsible help resolve the issue?

4. Should I contact CAK now, or wait unless they contact me first?

Any experiences or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I'm planning a trip to Peru and have two possible travel windows: mid-October or early December. My main priority is visiting Machu Picchu, and I'm trying to decide which time would be better.

How's the weather during these periods? Is one significantly better than the other in terms of rain, visibility, or crowds?

I'd love to hear from anyone who's been there around either of these times. Which would you choose and why?

Thanks in advance!

Budget: Around €2,000–2,500 including lens.

Country: Netherlands / EU.

Condition: New or used.

Type of Camera: Mirrorless.

Intended use: Hybrid shooting (about 70% photography, 30% video).

If photography; what style: Travel, portraits, street photography, landscapes, self-portraits.

If video; what style: Solo travel videos, talking-head videos, recording myself while hiking, walking around cities, and exploring new places.

What features do you absolutely need:

- Reliable autofocus.

- Sharp images.

- Good eye AF for people.

- Flip screen.

- Good JPEGs straight out of camera.

- Compact enough for travel.

What features would be nice to have:

- Weather sealing.

- Good battery life.

- Minimal editing required after shooting.

Portability: Important. I travel frequently and prefer a compact setup.

Cameras I'm considering:

- Sony A6700 + Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8

- Fujifilm X-T50 + Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8

- Fujifilm X-T5 + Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8

(Or any other lens)

Additional notes:

I'm coming from a Samsung S25 Ultra and this will be my first camera.

I travel solo most of the time and often use a tripod to photograph and film myself. Because of that, reliable autofocus is important.

One thing I'm getting tired of is spending a lot of time editing and color grading smartphone photos after trips. The Fuji JPEG experience is very appealing to me if it can significantly reduce editing time.

I don't shoot sports, birds, wildlife, cars, or other fast-moving subjects, and I don't care much about burst shooting.

My main questions are:

1. Is Fuji autofocus really that much worse than Sony for solo travel, self-portraits, and recording myself?

2. Would I notice a significant AF difference between the A6700 and X-T50/X-T5 for my use case?

3. Are Fuji JPEGs good enough to noticeably reduce editing time?

4. Which system would you choose if image sharpness and minimal post-processing were top priorities?

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to decide between the Sony A7C II, Sony A6700, and Fuji X-T5. I shoot about 60% photos and 40% video. I'm not a professional—this will be my first camera. Up until now, I've only used a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, but I feel like I've started to outgrow what a phone can do.

Priorities:

Sharp images and reliable autofocus.

One lens that can stay on the camera most of the time.

A compact setup that's easy to travel with.

A mix of photography and vlogging.

Basic Lightroom editing, nothing too advanced.

What I shoot:

Travel,

Portraits of people and their surroundings (markets, streets, local life),

Myself (selfies and videos),

Nature and landscapes,

Street photography,

Option 1

Sony A7C II

Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 or Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G

Alternatively, the Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD, which seems like a very versatile travel and vlogging lens.

Option 2

Sony A6700

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary

Option 3

Fuji X-T5

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary or Fujifilm XF 16-50mm

I love the idea of full frame with the A7C II, but the versatility of the zoom lenses on the A6700 and X-T5 is very appealing. I know Fuji's autofocus isn't on Sony's level, but many people seem to love the colors, ergonomics, and SOOC JPEGs.

Since this is my first camera, I'm wondering whether I'd be happier with:

A7C II + 35mm/40mm prime or Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 to enjoy full-frame image quality.

A6700 + Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 for versatility, compactness, and excellent autofocus.

Fuji X-T5 + 18-50mm for a more photography-focused experience and great JPEGs.

For those who have used any of these systems:

Which setup would you choose for travel, portraits, and occasional vlogging?

Is full frame on the A7C II worth the extra cost and larger lenses?

Is Fuji's autofocus good enough these days for selfies and video, or does Sony still have a clear advantage?

Coming from a smartphone, would I appreciate zoom versatility more than the benefits of full frame?

Would A7C II + Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 be a better all-around compromise than A6700 + Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8?

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to decide between the Sony A7C II and the A6700. My use case is roughly 60% photography and 40% video. I'm not a professional, and this will be my first camera. Until now, I've only used a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, but I feel like the phone is starting to limit me.

My priorities are:

​

- Sharp photos and reliable autofocus.

- One lens that can stay on the camera most of the time.

- Travel-friendly setup.

- A mix of photography and vlogging.

- I do basic Lightroom editing, but nothing too advanced.

​

I mainly photograph:

​

- My travels.

- People and environmental portraits (markets, streets, local life).

- Myself (selfies and videos).

- Nature and landscapes.

- Street photography.

​

These are the setups that fit my budget:

​

Option 1

​

- Sony A7C II

- Sony FE 40mm f/2.5 G or Sony FE 35mm f/1.8

​

Option 2

​

- Sony A6700

- Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary

​

I like the idea of full frame, but the versatility of the Sigma zoom on the A6700 is very appealing. Since this is my first camera, I'm wondering whether I'd be happier with the A7C II and a single prime lens, or with the flexibility of the A6700 + Sigma 18-50.

​

For those who have used either system, which setup would you choose in my situation and why?

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Thanks!