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A few cameras to avoid for those who hate hoarding equipment, they could become impossible to get rid of, especially after mounting unicorn lenses: Fujifilm S5 Pro (+ 28/1.4E) unique filmic colour, CCD rules D700 (+28/1.4E) still my favourite sub-300$ all-round stills camera My only gripe is that this amazing lens would be a bit odd on mirrorless (Z-mount needs a 28/1.4 asap). Also saw the last remaining new silver Leica SL2 on sale, while still having some shiny old rangefinder glass - predictable result: first and last new Leica I've ever bought (hopefully...), another round with a camera that is incredible and infuriating at the same time. (75/1.4 Lux) Had to sell the R6 Mark II + RF 28-70/2, but in all honesty, that (or an R5 with this lens) was the most sensible all-round package. R8 works as a substitute for now, very nice compact carry around, especially with a superb RF 28 pancake.

2025 Chevy Corvette ZR1 is the most powerful gas-powered American production car ever

Styling is just Ok for me, but a V16 hybrid without turbos, sounds so much better this way.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ol8lUMPigsDow7JJKE9NR0FnBjheBc89?usp=sharing Once you import this DNG into Lightroom, it should already contain the changes I've made embedded into the file. You can still edit further in PS, but this looks good to me. There is no scientific way to use the content-aware remove healing tool, just a lot of trial and error with the sizing and positioning.

Now that I have some in-house comparisons, I can see the D700 greatness even more. (Sorry about colors, not made with it...) The NIB one on the right might just rest in its box or in a display cabinet until the end of time out of respect. Rest will probably have to go, but a user D700 is always good to have, just can't name any camera with a better out for that kind of money. Older cameras are still fun, but it must have felt like a quantum leap with regards to AF, handling and responsiveness from any previous model. And they've made various changes to later ones, which weren't really improvements overall, while also loosing the 'picturesque magic'. Keen to re-visit the 5D Classic, less weight will be welcome, but AF, metering, sensor performance etc. will be a big step back. Also got the Canon R8, one of the best compact photo/video travel cameras out there around the 1000$ mark. Some may find it a bit minimalistic compared to a R6 (II), but all the gripes I had with the RX1RII are not a problem with this. I just wish that beautiful Zeiss lens could be carried over somehow, and I need to use ES mode for silent operation.

Normally they make a track-focused special, so maybe one more exclusive derivative, that would be the most desirable unobtainable collectible one, although I wonder if any extra aero is going to ruin the looks. https://autozine.org/Archive/Ferrari/new/F12.html#812 I would be very surprised it if hasn't improved a bit further from the previous gen, which was already a 5-star driving car, the 'electronic' driving experience has started a long time ago, and people got used to it. I would assume they've sorted out the handling, but still an extra 90 hp on top of that... So the 'natural feel' at speed when stepping on the loud pedal is probably scary. Even with all the driving aids, in less-than-ideal conditions, this much power can overwhelm the rear, so we will eventually see premiership footballers crashing it. Another notable thing is that they also had to clamp down on the outside noise due to some stupid regulations and use the interior to amplify it on the inside. Aftermarket exhaust makers will have a field day with this one.

"But one thing is inevitable: price hike. At an estimated €400K / £400K / $420K, it will be a whopping 60 percent more expensive than the 812 Superfast went on sale 7 years ago." Design analysis:

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1143062_ferrari-12-cilindri-revealed Just have to comment on this, so rare to see a modern car, where they nailed the design when there are so safety many regulations, that need to be met, needs to have powerful aero, etc. Even before I read the press release, I was thinking of the Top Gear Daytona video. The classic proportions are great, but with modern details that also look stunning, like the bulges on the bonnet and real wheel arches. And at least still fully powered by a combustion engine. Interestingly, some comments on YT videos (where I think the design can't be showcased the same way, because it is a closed secret location before the embargo) say it is ugly, and previous models look better. I can't even...

"Our goal is to develop something even better than the SR-X9000" - quite sure that is achievable... But nevertheless, my eyebrows are lifting up Had he said a different model though, I would have spilled my drink for sure.

Eating my words quite quickly, it does look cheaper than the vintage models... it is what it is.

OG is best. Everyone will tell you differently, just ignore them 😉 (Nova Signature is good, too. I am sceptical about the L500mk2 but it seems to get decent reviews)

Now this is something unexpected. Darth nut, one of the biggest advocates for the SR-007 Mk1, weighs in on the SR-X9000 (disguised as "Omega4") https://www.head-fi.org/threads/stax-omega4-compared-to-omega1-omega2-omega3.971637/

Build looks good, metal headband, which was pretty indestructible on vintage sets, so "They don't make them like they used to" might not apply here. Looks most similar to the later undamped Gamma Pro minus cost saving restrains, circular shape like the SR-X, but without treble and staging limitations of the damping (though this also has certain advantages). I already preferred the SR-X Mk3 Pro to most Lambdas, and if this is anything similar... sounds a bit too good to be true, and I've already been bitten by preliminary expectations, technical advancements with their own negative side-effects and so on, but I remain enthusiastic, let's see... I definitely give two thumbs up that they are wiling to delve deeper into their past.

Ferrari certainly doesn't: share prices are at an all-time high - even before he is actually there... If they end up nailing the 2026 regulations, it could be a smart move. Also triggers a lot of other driver moves, which is fun to speculate and internal tensions at the two teams, which is fun to watch. At least something is happening (besides the disappointing news on the Andretti bid, but it is still far from over), as further aero developments might mean that the dirty air effect may become stronger again, making following and overtaking more difficult in 2024 (and 2025).