Sony stop to make the medium format sensors?

[Theodoros]

Every car that I have owned since my 1974 Humber Sceptre has become a step backwards in design.

It feels like having an old 16x able 22mp MFDB doesn't it?  ....

[Rob C]

What it feels like is that the old bicycle wasn't such a bad deal - when I was young enough to push it up hills!

Part of what's wrong is that though these small cars can go faster on less fuel, you still have problems finding any place where you can go faster - should speed turn you on instead of making you wonder about the state of your tyres, and when you last checked the pressures...

Rob C

[dchew]

Rob,
A bicycle is indeed a good deal. One of the most efficient modes of transportation. A single speed transfers something like 99% of the work to the wheels. Derailleurs lose a bit but still well over 90%.

I'd say off topic, but I'm not sure what the topic is anyway.
 

[eronald]

Rob,
A bicycle is indeed a good deal. One of the most efficient modes of transportation. A single speed transfers something like 99% of the work to the wheels. Derailleurs lose a bit but still well over 90%.

I'd say off topic, but I'm not sure what the topic is anyway.
 

Whose topic?
Welcome to the comedy of the commons!



Edmund

[Rob C]

Rob,
A bicycle is indeed a good deal. One of the most efficient modes of transportation. A single speed transfers something like 99% of the work to the wheels. Derailleurs lose a bit but still well over 90%.

I'd say off topic, but I'm not sure what the topic is anyway.
 

Not off topic at all: we are talking bicycles here!

I had a lovely red Raleigh Lenton in 1953. It came sans gears, but I soon convinced the money sources to let me add a set of Derailleurs (first time I realised how that's spelled!) and they were so cool! Much more tech-looking than the thick, internally adjusting Sturmey-Archer alternative. My set came with three gears; I did end up with a Campagnolo changer arm, but I never managed to get it to function with the DR set of cogs. Naturally, I took up an engineering apprenticeship which wasn't a bright idea designed to last.

The rest, as they say, is history, but don't look for a historian who can remember this particular slice.

Rob

[synn]

My ghost carbon race bike with a 2x11 shimano group set will be here next week.
Can't wait!

[ErikKaffehr]

Best regards
Erik

[torger]

I recently upgraded my race bike. I wanted it to become more comfortable, so I changed saddle and tyres. After the dealer had sold it to me and adjusted the saddle position for my measurements he said "the saddle will feel comfortable after about 700 km cycling". Now I have only 600 to go! Maybe I should have explained in more detail how little I cycle per season...

[eronald]

Me Brompton.

Edmund

I recently upgraded my race bike. I wanted it to become more comfortable, so I changed saddle and tyres. After the dealer had sold it to me and adjusted the saddle position for my measurements he said "the saddle will feel comfortable after about 700 km cycling". Now I have only 600 to go! Maybe I should have explained in more detail how little I cycle per season...

[dchew]

You guys all have me beat. I'm sporting a touring bike only. And my power meter keeps telling me I am the most powerful slug on the road.

 

[ben730]

Yeah!
We finally focus on a very important topic in photography.
I spend all my money for my hobby. That's why I can't afford
the new Phase backs and still shoot with P45+ and P40+.......

Fighting my way up the Col du Galibier......

[eronald]

This is amazing! We all found something where we are happy with our equipment!

Edmund

Yeah!
We finally focus on a very important topic in photography.
I spend all my money for my hobby. That's why I can't afford
the new Phase backs and still shoot with P45+ and P40+.......

Fighting my way up the Col du Galibier......

[synn]

Here's my cross country ride. Still waiting for the roadie to be delivered.

[JoeKitchen]

Although I love cycling, you guys are nuts. 

As a professional photographer I have no problem spending hoards of cash on professional cameras & lighting equipment. 

Hoards of cash on professional bicycles, well I'm not a professional cyclist.   

[Rob C]

Although I love cycling, you guys are nuts. 

As a professional photographer I have no problem spending hoards of cash on professional cameras & lighting equipment. 

Hoards of cash on professional bicycles, well I'm not a professional cyclist.   

But Joe, you know it's the camera makes the pictures, so...

;-)

Rob C

[ben730]

Although I love cycling, you guys are nuts. 

As a professional photographer I have no problem spending hoards of cash on professional cameras & lighting equipment. 

Hoards of cash on professional bicycles, well I'm not a professional cyclist.   

Maybe time will change your mind.....
18 years of "spending hoards of cash on professional cameras & lighting equipment" was enough for me.
My clients (and I) don't care if I shoot with a P40+ or an IQ3100 and my bron equipment is still (and will be for a long time)
everything I need.
But my legs care if I ride a 9 kg or a 6 kg bike, maybe because I'm nuts.....

[synn]

I've got all the camera gear I need. Maybe I'll add some lighting gear in a bit, but that's about it.

I am an active person and I like to tinker around, so bicycles, motorcycles etc scratch that itch.

[Theodoros]

I've got all the camera gear I need. Maybe I'll add some lighting gear in a bit, but that's about it.

I am an active person and I like to tinker around, so bicycles, motorcycles etc scratch that itch.

I thought you was going to say... "I've got all the Ferrari I need..."