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Garter snakes coming out of hibernation and into a tens of thousands strong mating ball in southern Manitoba, Canada in c/mildlyinteresting@lemmy.world

[–] spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 day ago

This hit my nope reflex hard and now I understand the dislike of nope ropes

The rise of AI in everything is creating an imbalance, thus we need more IA to restore harmony in c/showerthoughts@lemmy.world

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

This was my immediate solution as well. Unfortunately, IA is what got us into this mess

Bottoms up in c/memes@sopuli.xyz

[–] spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 week ago

I think I figured out why coffee does nothing for you 🤔

Fucking beautiful day in c/lemmybewholesome@lemmy.world

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

Something about the aggressive swearing makes this more wholesome haha

lik lik lik in c/science_memes@mander.xyz

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

I want hug giant furball. But I also want keep face attached to body!

lik lik lik in c/science_memes@mander.xyz

[–] spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 week ago

I will always argue that all mammals, if not broader categories, have cute recognition. I think it's a fair play mechanism that evolved so that most species will cut other species' young some slack in a brutal world, for the most part - with exceptions. I have no evidence for it, but I've seen enough animal interaction in my life to not feel completely unfounded either.

lik lik lik in c/science_memes@mander.xyz

[–] spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works 31 points 1 week ago (7 children)

These cats are absolutely lethal. I hike a lot and have a legitimate fear of being stalked by one (happened to a friend, the only reason she saw it was cuz she stopped to tie her boot, she had no idea). The fact they behave like normal cats strikes me as odd cuz you don't realize how scary a big fluffy kitty can actually be

Disposable products are getting out of hand in c/funny@sh.itjust.works

[–] spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works 11 points 1 week ago

I love the aesthetic of this. I also, luckily, eventually understood why it's a bad idea. Not today, Satan!

They're the same picture in c/funny@sh.itjust.works

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

Why the long face?

This thing has been in my bedside drawer for years because it's an 'important' part. in c/whatisthisthing@lemmy.world

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

Man circle to search took all the challenge out of this lol

2025 be vibin' in c/science_memes@mander.xyz

[–] spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

And I think this merits being said, I think I speak on behalf of many here that we're happy for you! Congratulations!

Allegra Chook in c/memes@lemmy.world

[–] spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 weeks ago

I, too, wish to know where this is going

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

submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 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!