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Putting on my most optimistic Barbie-eque take, I'll say for once the influencer hordes selected the right camera model (though strangely long after release) - small, but worth carrying with a smartphone, good looking, accurate auto-white balance with beautiful RAW starting points or JPG output. Optical and electronic viewfinder to slow down. Not chasing specs too high. I'm actually impressed they ended up on the X100 series (though again strangely only the current model). And as mentioned earlier the X100 became known by many from both sides - the TikTokers and Roger fuckin' Deakins (for digital stills). Then again (kinda)...

I have better gear, but to be honest few have served more purposes than this. 40% off. iFi Audio Micro iDSD Signature Finale Portable Headphone Amp and DAC, Adorama Exclusive

According to these documentaries, I think you need that. Original:

If the internet has taught me anything it’s that honey badgers are a natural predator of bees and wasps. Maybe get three or four honey badgers as pets?

Grahame, you’re getting close to beating this guy. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/jul/31/a-new-start-after-60-at-74-i-go-to-a-gig-every-night-and-once-went-to-725-in-a-row?CMP=oth_b-aplnews_d-1

Sinead O' Connor - I'm Stretched On Your Grave (live)

Hope it’s a great one!

I kinda like Morrissey slightly more today. https://variety.com/2023/music/news/morrissey-criticism-sinead-oconnor-tributes-1235681468/

Mr. Private Eye should probably calm a little down when meshing with Sinead.

PM incoming.

Kodak is going all-in on lenses. https://petapixel.com/2023/07/28/kodak-is-indefinitely-licensing-its-brand-to-the-worlds-largest-eyewear-company/

PM incoming.

You pick the musical personality that defined the punk/rock attitude for you. Taking on the church or Frank Sinatra it’s always been her for me. Like a lot of soon to be parents I started thinking of the music I wanted to introduce to our child. Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds and O’Conner’s I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got were one and two. Celebrate the beautiful. Tear down the opposite.

That’s a generous offer. Thanks. Let me ask them.

Here are some silent films to watch until you have a solution. https://www.openculture.com/free-silent-films Also an AppleTV with Airbuds works for me.

These are nothing special, but been shooting the 5D Classic this week after awhile. Surprisingly stress-free and little post needed.

For those who miss innocent old Star Trek days...

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