u/thevmcampos

Black Cat had some epic hair in the '80s!

Black Cat had some epic hair in the '80s!

From The Amazing Spider-Man #308 drawn by Todd McFarlane in 1988. This is after the introduction of Venom, and soon the Black Cat will meet him in battle...

u/thevmcampos — 1 day ago
▲ 7 r/CDs

Here's my playlist. Where should I start? 💿

I love the style of that Sony Discman! I've had it for years. Sadly, nowadays, any little bump will cause it to skip. Rest in peace, little buddy!

u/thevmcampos — 1 day ago

Name of this "bridge" adaptor, or equivalent?

I recently bought a TalentCell 12V 6Ah LiFePO4 battery and it included this adaptor to bridge the battery and my X6100. I find it extremely useful and would like to get more. I'm having a hard time, however, describing it to find it however. I've tried "power cable passthrough", "pigtail passthrough" and "power cable bridge adaptor."

Does anyone know its name? Does anyone recommend an equivalent?

Thanks!

u/thevmcampos — 2 days ago

Excellent haul! My weekend is golden.

I just got back from picking up this trio of computers from a Facebook Marketplace seller. Originally, I was on my way to get that Pavilion, but then they revealed they had two other systems. Well, now they all have a good home, and I've got a weekend project: cocktails and computers! 🍹🖥️🍸

u/thevmcampos — 5 days ago

$90 for everything. It'll be a fun weekend!

I was in contact with a seller on Facebook Marketplace for that Pavilion, when they revealed they had two more vintage systems they wanted to get rid of. I got everything pictured for $90. I've never seen that little external trackpad before, and it's been a minute since I've used a three button mouse!

I know what my weekend is going to be: cocktails and vintage computer repair! 🍸🖥️🍹

u/thevmcampos — 5 days ago

Photo walk at USD with my Nikon S230 (2009)

I think the Nikon s230 is a bit under the radar, pricewise. It's got a nice body style, pretty compact, and could be an everyday carry. All of the photos in this video are straight out of camera. I took photos at the University of San Diego (USD) and the Presidio de San Diego. 📸

youtu.be
u/thevmcampos — 7 days ago

Any Groo fans? Here's my unboxing of the first issue from Epic Comics (remember Epic Comics?)

I've been a fan of Groo, The Wanderer for years. I have his first appearance (in Destroyer Duck #1) and several others. It's funny to think how Groo wreaked havoc at several early comic publishers in the '80s!

youtu.be
u/thevmcampos — 8 days ago

Black Cat, coming to save Spider-Man! (Amazing Spider-Man #342 [1990])

Here's an epic, classic cover of The Amazing Spider-Man, featuring Felicia saving Spidey from The Scorpion! This was when Erik Larsen was on his amazing run on the title. Right after Todd McFarlane redefined Spider-Man, Erik Larsen took over. Fun Fact: Todd only drew Black Cat once during his whole run. It was her versus Venom. It didn't go well for Cat. 😞

Also, bonus points for Mary Jane in the corner box!

u/thevmcampos — 8 days ago

Pretty cool visualizing who I can spot in San Diego via FT8!

I've got a simple Inverted Vee, only about 10 feet at its apex in my covered deck (thanks, HOA!), 18 gauge speaker wire. I'm using the Xiegu X6100 on Windows 10. I'm a Technician Class at the moment, so this is just listening on FT8, multiple bands. 10 meters FT8 is a little quieter, but I did get a verified contact in island of Nauru!

u/thevmcampos — 14 days ago

Here's a pretty-much-straight-out-of-camera shot I took the other day with my setup. I was hand-holding this 135mm Soligor lens (which becomes 270mm on my m4/3 Lumix GF3) I got to minimum focus distance 1.5m (5ft) and shot wide open at f/2.8; I think I got critical focus pretty well and background blur is nice. I'll share some shots with more bubble bokeh later.

I shot this in RAW, so I converted to JPG (no edits) in Photoshop, but I cropped it a bit (keeping 4:3 aspect) and resized down to 1600x1200 (two megapixels is all ya need!).

If I were to edit, I'd increase contrast and saturation. 🌷

u/thevmcampos — 15 days ago

I recently earned my Technician Class license (KO6NKO) and I finally set myself up for FT8. I have the Xiegu X6100 and an Inverted V antenna on my covered deck (HOA and all).

So, shout out to C21TS from Nauru as my very first DX contact! Also pictured are 5W1SA from Samoa and ZL1VAH from New Zealand. I'm in San Diego, California, and the map is courtesy of the World Radio League app.

I want to make more contacts, but the laundry isn't going to wash itself! 😁

u/thevmcampos — 18 days ago

Me, the Cat, and my Canon T2i (2010)

Hello Vintage Digital Camera Fans!

It's a new month, so that means it's a new contest. Read on to see last month's highlights, and learn how you can enter this month's theme.

Last Month: Pets

The April Theme was all about our furry friends. Well, some were furry, some where not. But they were all loved! The top upvote-getter was u/thriftstorecowboy and their "Kitten's First Spring" image shot with an Olympus FE-280 (2007). I quite like the framing and silhouette of the curious kitty. u/Top_Blacksmith_5713was in second place with their "My Son Kimchi" image shot with a Polaroid PDC 2030 (2004). While it's snowy outside, it's nice and warm inside. But it's not all cats, because u/flairpods submitted "Sunseeker" (shot with a Casio EX-S2 from 2002). The dynamic range of this 20+ year-old camera holds up! Lastly, the Mod's Pick goes to u/PistachioSage and their "Everyone, meet Charlie" image shot with a PSP-300 Go!Cam from 2007. Yes, you can submit images from out of the ordinary cameras, that's what the Camcorder/Phone Cam/Game Cam Flair is all about! If you want to see all the Pets entries, check out the Theme Flair.

2026 Photo Theme Rules

Enter the May Theme by following these requirements:

  • Add a Name to your Post Title: "Me and The Cat"
  • Add Camera Details to your Post Title: [Canon Rebel T2i [2010]]
  • Attach only one (1) image to the Post: "IMG_9894.JPG"
  • Add a Description to the Post, or a Reply where you explain your photo a bit: "I was testing out testing out some manual settings on my T2i and decided to get the cat in on the fun. The image is ISO100, f/4 at 1/10s, and with my lens at 55mm. I'm surprised he was calm enough for the shot!"
  • Use the Theme Flair on your post.
  • Share only one (1) Entry per week for this month's Theme.

What do you win for participating? Reddit Karma, Upvotes, Comments, Follows, and that Sweet Internet Fame we all crave! I'll do a recap at the end of the month on entries, so if you want to be a part of it, start taking some great photos.

2026 Theme Topics

Here's the past, present, and future of Themes to participate in.

  • Jan: Your choice
  • Feb: Macro
  • Mar: Black and White
  • Apr: Pets
  • May: Portraits
  • Jun: Plantlife
  • Jul: Cityscape
  • Aug: Countryside
  • Sep: Night
  • Oct: Liminal
  • Nov: Abstract
  • Dec: Holiday

Kodak EasyShare C643

Off-Topic

Here are some Communities I'd like to shout out, because I have too many interests! We love vintage tech around here, so check out r/amateurradio and r/RTLSDR if you'd like to learn about the truly classic hobby of Amateur Radio. I just earned my Technician Class license to operate Ham Radio, so I'll see you as KO6NKO on the air! r/DigitalCameraSwanSong is a cool place to hang out if you like glitched cameras and the fascinating images they can create. r/animevhs is a pretty cool place to relive the glory days of anime when a $40 tape would get you two episodes of Ranma 1/2... dubbed! r/PhysicalMediaMatters , 'nuff said! I'll be turning 50 soon so I lived through all the retro stuff they love over at r/teensthatloveretro. It's really a trip when someone posts, "Hey, everyone, I just found my mom's old CD player!! ✨" Did you know you can develop your film photos in COFFEE? Yes, it's true. Check out r/caffenol to see examples and to learn how to do it (disclaimer: I moderate this subreddit). Nostalgia is quite a drug, so indulge in it if you miss the early r/2000s. Yes, everyone has their own definition of The Good Ol' Days! (disclaimer: I moderate this subreddit). Lastly, r/windowsxp warms my heart.

If you need help, check the ANSWERED Flair, or our Wiki, and then ask in r/digicam as redundant questions have been moved there (Rule 13).

If you want to check out alternatives to this Community, try r/digitalcamera which has more lenient camera year and attachment rules.

Good Luck

I'm looking forward to seeing your creativity in portrait form. Please share any SOOC or Edited photos for this month's Theme and give upvotes to everyone that does. Enjoy the May Theme! 📸

reddit.com
u/thevmcampos — 19 days ago