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by imtheunknown176
Tue Mar 27, 2012 12:35 am
Forum: Visual Haven
Topic: General purpose lens for full frame
Replies: 23
Views: 6461

Re: General purpose lens for full frame

I would personally recommend a 7D and 10-22mm lens, as said by others. The 50mm f1.4 lens is nice if you want something resembling an 85mm on a FF camera, though it may be a little redundant since you have an 85mm. Well, he doesn't have a 85mm equivalent since he's on a crop sensor (atm). Heh. I di...
by imtheunknown176
Tue Mar 27, 2012 12:03 am
Forum: Visual Haven
Topic: General purpose lens for full frame
Replies: 23
Views: 6461

Re: General purpose lens for full frame

There are two main advantages for buying a 7D over a 5Dmk2. The first, as mentioned by voldenuit, is the 7D's vastly superior AF system. If you enjoy nature photography, the more modern AF system for the 7D will be a big advantage. I have a 5D for work and the AF system works fine but it is limited ...
by imtheunknown176
Sun Dec 11, 2011 3:20 pm
Forum: Echo Vale
Topic: Help with best Home Theater 5.1 Setup
Replies: 15
Views: 4318

Re: Help with best Home Theater 5.1 Setup

So, did you make a decision? FYI, the Pioneer SP-BS41-LR speakers are on sale at sellout.woot for $90 a pair (Dec. 11 only). Regular $200, if you can find them. I've had good luck with refurbished equipment from the Onkyo site. You can join Club Onkyo for more discounts. This is true. I bought a ref...
by imtheunknown176
Thu Dec 01, 2011 9:45 pm
Forum: Echo Vale
Topic: Help with best Home Theater 5.1 Setup
Replies: 15
Views: 4318

Re: Help with best Home Theater 5.1 Setup

I would recommend going with bookshelf or tower Pioneer speakers. The entry level speakers linked to in the description here make for an excellent HT system (though I can't vouch for the sub). I picked up the slightly more expensive (from woot, so actually cheaper for me) SP-BS41-LR speakers for my ...
by imtheunknown176
Sun Nov 27, 2011 10:32 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Enter our Anomaly: Warzone Earth giveaway here
Replies: 161
Views: 22063

Re: Enter our Anomaly: Warzone Earth giveaway here

Enter me, please.
by imtheunknown176
Fri Sep 30, 2011 5:08 pm
Forum: Visual Haven
Topic: Borrow a colorimeter in LA area
Replies: 6
Views: 2350

Re: Borrow a colorimeter in LA area

I clicked this link with anticipation of learning why you needed a colorimeter. Calorimeter . I think the reasons for needing to borrow a colorimeter are a little more obvious. I've heard quickgamma works ok. Never tried it myself. Maybe that in combination with one of those ICC profiles would work...
by imtheunknown176
Fri Sep 30, 2011 12:13 am
Forum: Visual Haven
Topic: Borrow a colorimeter in LA area
Replies: 6
Views: 2350

Re: Borrow a colorimeter in LA area

I clicked this link with the anticipation of learning why you needed a calorimeter.
by imtheunknown176
Mon Sep 05, 2011 1:34 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: How strong is your password?
Replies: 22
Views: 2286

Re: How strong is your password?

http://xkcd.com/936/
Out of curiosity, how long was the minimum length they required?
by imtheunknown176
Tue Aug 30, 2011 11:33 pm
Forum: Overclocking, Tweaking, & Cooling
Topic: CPU thermal reading drops 10 C after 1850 BIOS upgrade
Replies: 9
Views: 2755

Re: CPU thermal reading drops 10 C after 1850 BIOS upgrade

I have a P8P67 Pro. My CPU temperature in the BIOS (still using the older version) is around 40C. The AI suite reads around 33C at idle in windows which seems like a normal idle temperature for my cooling setup. I always assumed there was some issue in BIOS, as I have seen the same thing elsewhere o...
by imtheunknown176
Wed Aug 24, 2011 1:12 am
Forum: Graphics
Topic: Please recommend a replacement for my GeForce 9800 GT
Replies: 22
Views: 4835

Re: Please recommend a replacement for my GeForce 9800 GT

I wouldn't worry too much about putting in a double width card. As long as it is a shrouded design (as are the hsf's on almost all cards), that little card shouldn't cause interference. The intake fan on a DW card should be somewhere to the left of where that little card is. One thing to note, the h...
by imtheunknown176
Tue Jul 26, 2011 12:40 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Fallout: New Vegas DLC
Replies: 8
Views: 1909

Re: Fallout: New Vegas DLC

I like having a stocked panty... Stocked panty? Sorry, too funny of a typo to miss :D I personally found Operation Anchorage quite fun. It was short and linear but a good diversion from the game. The fact that it was something different from the main game made it good dlc in my opinion. I like it w...
by imtheunknown176
Tue Jul 12, 2011 2:36 am
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Shocking, $ 35 tablet launched in India, specs not bad.
Replies: 12
Views: 1829

Re: Shocking, $ 35 tablet launched in India, specs not bad.

So it will resist 80% of a shock? I'm coming at that from every angle I can think of and it's just not making sense. It will only take 80% damage? The only qualifier for shock resistance is if it continues to operate after said shock. It's an either or thing. You can't "80%" it. I'm 80% b...
by imtheunknown176
Wed Apr 20, 2011 3:33 pm
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Portal 2 Thread
Replies: 60
Views: 7035

Re: Portal 2 Thread

I feel like I got $45 out of the game. It's not fair to compare it directly to Portal. Portal 2 has enough (new game mechanics and a decent story) to make it more than simply Portal times 2. I did have a few complaints though, in no particular order: The game was not Episode 3 though seeing the Bore...
by imtheunknown176
Wed Mar 30, 2011 10:55 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: College Question
Replies: 12
Views: 1409

Re: College Question

What kind of job are you looking for in the future? I'm not familiar with the term microelectronics engineering. Sounds like semiconductor work to me. If that is the case, you need to look at the kind of job you want. If you are looking for a process engineer type job, a BS is usually fine. The coop...
by imtheunknown176
Thu Feb 24, 2011 1:49 am
Forum: Visual Haven
Topic: Help me decide on a new lens
Replies: 38
Views: 7204

Re: Help me decide on a new lens

Actuallly a longer working distance is helpful for inanimate objects as well. You will likely be shooting indoors where lighting isn't very good. A longer working distance makes lighting your subject easier. You will be less likely to cast a shadow on you subject when you are farther away. As long a...
by imtheunknown176
Tue Feb 22, 2011 11:25 pm
Forum: Visual Haven
Topic: Help me decide on a new lens
Replies: 38
Views: 7204

Re: Help me decide on a new lens

Look for an older manual focus 90mm macro lens. I have the Tamron 90mm f2.5 and the Vivitar Series 1 90mm f2.5. Both cost me around $120. Superbly sharp and well built lenses. All the metal is something to behold. I think you will find the 90mm (180mm eqv) focal length more useful than the 35mm as w...
by imtheunknown176
Thu Feb 17, 2011 12:38 am
Forum: Visual Haven
Topic: Help me decide on a new lens
Replies: 38
Views: 7204

Re: Help me decide on a new lens

Looks like they've gone up in price a little. Mine was $321 from Amazon last month. I'll agree that B&H is very good too. Only problem is that I have had bad luck wanting to order on holidays which I didn't know were holidays. Honestly it seems like their website is "closed" everytime ...
by imtheunknown176
Thu Feb 17, 2011 12:17 am
Forum: Visual Haven
Topic: Help me decide on a new lens
Replies: 38
Views: 7204

Re: Help me decide on a new lens

You will be happy with the 20mm. Provided the noisy AF and aperature don't drive you mad. The aperature noise is actually much worse than the AF noise. The E-PL1 varies the aperature more or less continously to control the amount of light reaching the sensor during live view. Needless to say it clic...
by imtheunknown176
Sun Jan 30, 2011 7:47 pm
Forum: Mobile Tech
Topic: Netbook confusion [solved]
Replies: 8
Views: 1915

Re: Netbook confusion

How about something like this ? It checks off all of your boxes except for price and battery life. I am actually surprised that battery life is listed at five hours since the other, Intel based Acer 11.6" laptops all get eight hour specs on what I presume is the same six cell battery. As far as...
by imtheunknown176
Thu Dec 23, 2010 2:38 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Oblivion - just starting - any advice?
Replies: 38
Views: 6520

Re: Oblivion - just starting - any advice?

Out of curiosity, how far did you get into the game? First time I played was on the PS3 when it came out then. I thought it was okay but not great. I picked up the GOTY edition when it was on sale on steam earlier this year and decided to mod the hell out of it. About ten mods later I thought it was...
by imtheunknown176
Mon Dec 13, 2010 1:31 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: My UPS keeps tripping
Replies: 9
Views: 2945

Re: My UPS keeps tripping

It's a double PITA, because not only do I have to buy a replacement, but I also need to find a place to recycle my old one. Unless you have a large and expensive UPS it will probably be easiest to just buy a new one. I've heard of people buying "generic" batteries from places like mouser....
by imtheunknown176
Mon Dec 13, 2010 1:08 am
Forum: General Hardware
Topic: My UPS keeps tripping
Replies: 9
Views: 2945

Re: My UPS keeps tripping

It's probably a combination of both. A dead battery by itself won't cause the random shutoffs but if the power dips (or spikes) enough for the UPS to switch over everything will turn off. The dips are probably small and short enough that the hardware will keep running on its own when plugged into th...
by imtheunknown176
Sun Nov 14, 2010 3:20 pm
Forum: Cases and Power Supplies
Topic: Will this PSU cut it for the time being?
Replies: 7
Views: 1695

Re: Will this PSU cut it for the time being?

The Earthwatts PSU will be more than enough to run your current system. That 700w model is overkill. If you can still cancel your order for the OCZ one do it. I have almost the exact same system as you (with a few more HDs) and have been running it on an older 500w Antec psu for about 2 years now. N...
by imtheunknown176
Wed Nov 03, 2010 1:47 pm
Forum: Visual Haven
Topic: MFT GF1 or E-PL1
Replies: 8
Views: 2908

Re: MFT GF1 or E-PL1

Here is an excellent review that compares the E-PL1 to the GF1, as well as other cameras. As someone who owns an E-PL1, I would recommend this camera for anyone wanting a slightly smaller interchangeable lens camera. The only two problems I have with the camera are the lack of dedicated controls an...
by imtheunknown176
Wed Sep 22, 2010 12:05 am
Forum: General Software
Topic: DVD ripping software advice
Replies: 3
Views: 1096

Re: DVD ripping software advice

I think it's movies for the family not of the family.
by imtheunknown176
Tue Aug 17, 2010 12:09 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: Frighteningly large hornets in my yard
Replies: 48
Views: 10299

Re: Frighteningly large hornets in my yard

Personally I would leave them alone unless you had reason to be worried about allergic reaction or the burrow was somewhere near a commonly walked path. They, along with most wasps, make excellent pest control.
by imtheunknown176
Mon Aug 16, 2010 1:22 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: I have lost all faith in you Lucas
Replies: 85
Views: 6783

Re: I have lost all faith in you Lucas

This rather interesting story was up at Ars Technica a couple of months ago. I've heard, from both the article and elsewhere, that a transfer/remaster isn't a particularly expensive process.

And I too would pay for an untouched version of the film.
by imtheunknown176
Fri Jul 23, 2010 1:03 pm
Forum: The Back Porch
Topic: TOEFL
Replies: 9
Views: 1747

Re: TOEFL

I haven't taken it though I know quite a few people that have. From what I hear it's pretty easy. While I can't say about the spoken part, I think you will do fine on the written parts based on your post - your writing is better than a lot of our native English speakers' writing. Based on how poorly...
by imtheunknown176
Sat Jul 03, 2010 2:42 am
Forum: Gaming
Topic: Game recommendation: Beat Hazard
Replies: 6
Views: 1770

Re: Game recommendation: Beat Hazard

Have you played Everday Shooter? It's a little old now but if you like this game you'll probably like ES. It's my favorite dual stick shooter. The uniqueness of each level is awesome, as is the way the music is tied to your actions. I highly recommend it, if only to continue supporting indie develop...
by imtheunknown176
Mon Jun 14, 2010 1:10 am
Forum: Visual Haven
Topic: DSLR & Lenses?
Replies: 38
Views: 8552

Re: DSLR & Lenses?

I bought an Olympus E-PL1 about 3 weeks ago and have really liked it so far. I'm not a big photography person (though starting to get into it) so I wouldn't take my opinion too seriously. The camera seemed like the best compromise between image quality and size. I picked up a cheap Olympus OM to m4/...
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