en-ushttp://phidong.com/ http://www.phidong.com/2009/04/just_got_my_sigmalux.php Over/under on the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 backfocusing past 10 feet? lol This thing is huge! 50mm on the left, 20mm on the right. ... Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:04:20 PST http://www.phidong.com/2009/04/pano_gear_came_in.php So this is what $1,200 worth of anodized aluminum looks like. I ordered from agnos last week; they shipped very quickly. The bigagnos is not what I expected, but I'll figure something out. It is composed of two ~5 ft sections that are attached together with a joint section. Basically what this means is I have to mount the camera on one section then raise it and slide it into the second, a proposition which I am not sure I want to do yet. The other pano equipment is great though. The lens ring is just about what I was expecting. The only thing that would make this better would be some quick disconnects instead of having everything attach with hex screws. Set-up will take a considerable amount of time but I will figure something out. ... Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:04:32 PST http://www.phidong.com/2009/04/everything_for_the_most_part_i.php Well, that was strange but now everything seems back to normal. I got the CAPTCHA up there to fuck with the spammers who have been hammering my site. The comments work and I can go back to peacefully never updating this site ever again. See you guys in a year. :wavey: P.S. Yes I realize that the class section is completely broken. No idea what happened but I'm not good at embedding flash, how did I get here?? ... Sat, 18 Apr 2009 10:04:57 PST http://www.phidong.com/2009/04/help.php DID NOT GO AS PLANNED! :wtc: ... Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:04:44 PST http://www.phidong.com/2009/04/posting_from_mt_425_3.php Well, that went smoothly. :) ... Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:04:31 PST http://www.phidong.com/2009/04/posting_from_mt_425_2.php Well, that went smoothly. :) ... Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:04:31 PST http://www.phidong.com/2009/04/posting_from_mt_425_1.php Well, that went smoothly. :) ... Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:04:31 PST http://www.phidong.com/2009/04/posting_from_mt_425.php Well, that went smoothly. :) ... Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:04:31 PST http://www.phidong.com/2009/04/im_about_to_completely_break_t.php Trying to update to MT 4.25. No, I didn't back up anything. ... Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:04:37 PST http://www.phidong.com/2009/04/buying_stuff_because_i_have_no.php I've spent more this month than I have in the last 15 months combined if mint.com is to be believed. This is what heavy doses of depression can do to you. :wtc: Even this 5D Mark II can't help me!! :crying: ... Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:04:20 PST http://www.phidong.com/2009/04/well_i_havent_posted_here_in_a.php I think it's time for phidong.com version 6.0 :eek3: ... Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:04:27 PST http://www.phidong.com/2008/05/got_my_scangauge_in.php In an attempt to get up to 35mpg in this time of insane gas prices, I purchased a Scangauge II; it came in today. :bowdown: Ironically I filled up my tank today to start calibrating the Scangauage and I was already over 35mpg for this tank. :hsugh: Oh well in for 36mpg :x: Set-up was extremely easy: plugged into ODB II plug under dash, find a place to put it and use the velcro tape to attach it. Still working through all the options and what not. I'll post updates as I use it for a longer period of time. :x: ... Wed, 28 May 2008 22:05:27 PST http://www.phidong.com/2008/03/im_back_from_japan.php Finally got back from Japan. :bowdown: I ended up staying there way longer than I expected and wasn't able to update the site. The entire trip was a blast! We got to explore Tokyo and a bunch of the little themed towns in the city. I didn't do a lot of shopping or photographing, but it was a nice relaxing trip. OK, just kidding. I've been back for quite a while now. I've just been too lazy to update the site. Some updates: I got a job (finally), I started to bowl again (more on that in a bit), and that's about it. I've been working since January and that's what I spend most of my time doing now, working for the man. :cool: The great news is that in my free time (when I have it) I have some money I can spend on my hobbies. :bowdown: Decided recently to buy some new bowling shoes after my previous pair ... Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:03:13 PST http://www.phidong.com/2007/12/brb_going_to_japan.php I'll be back on Friday. :wavey: ... Sat, 8 Dec 2007 07:12:36 PST