After having praised my Vivo X70 Pro+ and its new update I also decided to go back to the origin with Pixel, the phone I have always used over the years, returning to the small basic 128GB version.I don't archive videos and I'm always careful about what I save with frequent backups and cleaning, … [Read more...] about Best Pixel 8 Charger + Best Pixel 8 Cover
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FUJIFILM X-T30 II Firmware update (V 2.03) finally via XApp
Firmware update Version: 2.03 for my Fujifilm X-T30 II camera has been now available.Last update was problematic fofujifirm5r me as the procedure via application was not successful and I had to get a second SD card, format it and follow the entire manual update procedure.The new XApp … [Read more...] about FUJIFILM X-T30 II Firmware update (V 2.03) finally via XApp
Two years of Vivo X70 Pro Plus, will I change it?
It's been more than two years since I purchased from China the Vivo X70 Pro Plus. X70 was my first non-Google/Pixel device apart from an unfortunate initial Samsung phone. I purchased it only for the camera/gimbal that was useful for a particular situation but over time I learned to appreciate … [Read more...] about Two years of Vivo X70 Pro Plus, will I change it?
My new Crucial MX500 4TB SSD
Since I decided to shoot in RAW I realized I needed more quick access storage.On my Arch Linux PC I had 2 very old 128+256GB SSDs and a PCIe 4.0 NVME for the system.The 2TB Crucial SSD external drive had some problems and hitches and was sometimes very slow at transferring files (I later … [Read more...] about My new Crucial MX500 4TB SSD
New shoulder strap for my Fujifilm X-T30 II (SmallRig PSC2428)
Today I received my new shoulder strap for the Fujifilm X-T30 II, it is my first real serious shoulder strap, I have always used the one supplied by Fujifilm but in fact it was so uncomfortable that I almost always held the camera in my hand.Too thin and short, it left abrasions on the neck. The … [Read more...] about New shoulder strap for my Fujifilm X-T30 II (SmallRig PSC2428)
New Car & New Lenses
CarThese days there are a few complications, first of all the car. My old 2009 Euro 5 Golf 2000 TDI will soon no longer be able to circulate in some areas and I have decided to change it. After-work quotes and obsessive YouTube car video reviews are taking up almost all my free … [Read more...] about New Car & New Lenses