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Jun 6, 2016 at 8:11 PM Post #13,997 of 15,743
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Jun 6, 2016 at 10:19 PM Post #13,998 of 15,743
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We took in a 996.2 GT3 on trade and my buddy was taking it,(driving it) to a new dealership after a later wholesale purchase. Upon entering the freeway on-ramp he accelerated and tried to shift-up but downshifted while putting on the gas! The car became out of control with traction and did a complete 360 at high speed. Lucky it remained forward and in-line after the spin finding itself among the other motorists along the freeway.
 
Upon inspection at the new dealership the personnel were amazed to find a light coating of rubber all across the car.
 
Jun 7, 2016 at 5:42 AM Post #13,999 of 15,743
redcarmoose said:
  We took in a 996.2 GT3 on trade and my buddy was taking it,(driving it) to a new dealership after a later wholesale purchase. Upon entering the freeway on-ramp he accelerated and tried to shift-up but downshifted while putting on the gas! The car became out of control with traction and did a complete 360 at high speed. Lucky it remained forward and in-line after the spin finding itself among the other motorists along the freeway.
 
Upon inspection at the new dealership the personnel were amazed to find a light coating of rubber all across the car.
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I'm confused: was this a hardware problem? 
 
Jun 7, 2016 at 7:23 AM Post #14,000 of 15,743
shigzeo said:
 
I'm confused: was this a hardware problem? 
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He was followed by a driver to take him home, who in fact witnessed the event take place. Normally your not suppose to do crazy stuff when driving a fast trade in. He underestimated the power and what could happen if you rev the motor and downshift when your actually trying to up shift. Different car, different gears in different places. Full operator error.
 
He had to bribe the driver to keep his mouth shut as to what happened as it was a great story. A better story in that no one was hurt. It cost my buddy $100.
 
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Jun 14, 2016 at 1:46 AM Post #14,004 of 15,743
hey guys, i know this is a pics thread but thought it would be a good place to ask this.
 
Whats good DSLR alternative?  I'm traveling a lot this summer would like to take a camera but don't want to haul around something as big as a dslr.   I know my lg v10 is good but not good enough.  
 
So... basically whats the best bang for the buck point and shoot.
 
Jun 14, 2016 at 2:37 AM Post #14,005 of 15,743
chillaxing said:
  hey guys, i know this is a pics thread but thought it would be a good place to ask this.
 
Whats good DSLR alternative?  I'm traveling a lot this summer would like to take a camera but don't want to haul around something as big as a dslr.   I know my lg v10 is good but not good enough.  
 
So... basically whats the best bang for the buck point and shoot.
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If it has to be very small, probably the Sony RX100. If you're looking for best bang / buck, go for the old v1 model. The newer v2, v3, v4 are improvements, but follow the law of diminishing returns.
 

 
 
If it can be a little larger (but with eyecup removed, still fits into the front pocket of my cargo pants), the Olympus Stylus 1. Most of my recent pics here have been shot with it. Best travel cam I've come across so far.
 
 
 
 
Jun 14, 2016 at 2:41 AM Post #14,006 of 15,743
chillaxing said:
  hey guys, i know this is a pics thread but thought it would be a good place to ask this.
 
Whats good DSLR alternative?  I'm traveling a lot this summer would like to take a camera but don't want to haul around something as big as a dslr.   I know my lg v10 is good but not good enough.  
 
So... basically whats the best bang for the buck point and shoot.
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Sony's RX100 are all (I - VI) good. You won't be disappointed.
 
Jun 14, 2016 at 3:43 AM Post #14,007 of 15,743
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Whats good DSLR alternative?  I'm traveling a lot this summer would like to take a camera but don't want to haul around something as big as a dslr.   I know my lg v10 is good but not good enough.  
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I still use a Fuji X100 (current mode is X100T, I don't even own a DSLR or mirrorless ILC anymore. Fits in a Crumpler Haven (or Timbuk2/Tenba inserts) easily with the wide angle converter lens attached, just rearrange the dividers. Here it is in the Haven - 28mm converter lens attached, powerbank, cam batt, and other accessories in one side, and my Aurisonics ASG-1 in the waterproof and interior padded Otterbox on the right. All inside a Timbuk2 Classic Messenger, small size, and I have room for a portable HDD and a checkbook on one side (no docs nor tablet in the sleeve so I slipped it in there), a bottle on the other side (it's in the fridge right now), any documents or a tablet in the sleeve, and I have a pouch with the CPL filter along with my cigarette case in the Napoleon pocket (easy to reach from the outside without opening the main flap). 

 
 
If the only thing you'd haul around with it is a passport then you can get an even smaller bag, like the Crumpler 3 Million Dollar Home. The fun part though is that when weddings are winding down and photogs are taking our cams to take unofficial (ie doesn't go into the album much less get printed) photos they either compliment the X100 or ask if they can try it out. Alternately, if you don't want to be limited to two or three focal lengths and prefer a zoom, look into the following:
 
Lumix LX100 (a little too small for my hands but it packs a m4/3 sensor) ; Leica D-109 is basically the same cam, but you pay a little bit more for the Leica badge and slightly different body shape so check if that's worth it to you
Fuji X30 (cam body a bit too big for its sensor size vs the LX100)
Olympus Tough TG-4 (f2.0 aperture, splash-resistant body but no viewfinder)
Lumix DMC-ZS100 (for the price I'd rather get the X30) 
Leica Type C (I think this is a clone of the ZS100 or another Lumix, not sure if the body shape will be any improvement given how much smaller it is)
Canon Powershot G5X (viewfinder hump could be bulky, for the price there's the X30)
 
 
You'll notice that with the exception of the TG-4 all of these have viewfinders. You can't underestimate how useful that is especially in bright sunlight where you can't see what's on the LCD properly, as well as when you need to shoot handheld in low light and have to press the cam to your face. The Tough TG-4 only made it to the list since it has a splash-proof body, so depending on what kind of photos you want to take that could be more important (vs the alternative, which is hauling around a weather-sealed DSLR or MILC). The newest RX100 has an EVF also but it's in a pop-up mechanism, which adds a mechanical point of failure (if not the mechanism itself there's the ribbon or cable that hooks it up to the main board, and that potentially moves with it).
 
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Jun 14, 2016 at 9:18 PM Post #14,010 of 15,743
chillaxing said:
  thanks for all the suggestions guys.  The sony would be great but i would mind something like the canon g series.  I like physical buttons and wheels over touchscreen.
 
Keep the suggestions coming if you guys have more.
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What you really need is a Nikon D5 with the 800mm f/5.6. Most interesting travel locations are jam-packed with tourists. With this combo, you can stay miles away and capture the equivalent view of a 24mm lens, and the lens compression will render the tourists into tiny bokeh blobs.
 
Or you could just the Fuji X100...if you're into that sort of thing.
 
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