We have happily used our Instant Pot (Duo60) for a few years now, but it started acting oddly lately. It did low pressure dishes like rice fine, but under the high pressure settings, it would not stop its heating cycle so the pressure release valve would release every time (and would go until all the … More Instant Pot C6 error
Before church, someone noticed a praying mantis outside and we took some kids to see it. I didn’t have enough time to take out both a zoom and a wide lens and it was impossible to capture this scene from a distance (with a telephoto) due to a tree in the way, so, unfortunately, I … More Praying Mantis
I just noticed that Amazon has a pair of camera backpacks that are back or side-loading! Left one is side and back loading. https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Trekker-Camera-Backpack-Black/dp/B01HIXQN48/ Right one is side and top loading. https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Hiker-Camera-Laptop-Backpack/dp/B01HIXAC6S/ These are direct links. I get no support from Amazon. I have not tried out these backpacks. I just like knowing my … More Amazon side and back-loading camera backpacks
In preparation for the upcoming solar eclipse, I purchased a Solomark Deluxe solar filter with Baader planetary film. This seemed the most economical way to get a rigid frame rather than building my own solar film holder. The box that it came in is perfect for protecting the delicate film in transport. ~ Attachment by … More Solomark Deluxe solar filter
When you have to use your camera’s display outdoors, it can be often hampered by glare. One inexpensive option is to use an LCD hood. I decided to try out the LCD hood by JJC which is made for a 3.5″ display but they promote it as fitting Fujifilm cameras. As you can see, it … More JJC LCH-DV35 LCD Hood on Fujifilm X-T1
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