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Which to buy - an OMD or X-E1
November 16, 2012, 10:19:17 AM »
Which is the better day to day carry around camera?
Any opinions?
Martin Spence
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Re: Which to buy - an OMD or X-E1
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November 16, 2012, 11:10:55 AM »
if you are working with raw then certainly anything but not Fuji, unless you print everything and/or resize pictures down - that is the only way to hide defects of the current (regardless of the software - OEM, ACR/LR, other 3rd parties) demosaicking (because of the Fuji's choice for CFA pattern)... OMD shall have an edge in AF speed and lens-wise m43 (so far) have more variety and not lesser quality...
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Re: Which to buy - an OMD or X-E1
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November 16, 2012, 02:48:13 PM »
The very different lens selections are to me the biggest factor in such a decision, far more than looking for small differences in IQ between two very good sensors. For me, the OM-D E-M5 wins easily for its wide choice of zoom lenses along with a reasonable number of primes, including some very nice macro lenses --- but the suite of nice prime lenses for the X-E1 has a strong appeal to some other photographers.
By the way, I applaud Fijifilm for choosing the aperture range f/2.8-4 for its first X system zoom lens. This makes more sense than the anachronism of a constant f/4 lens (which will usually have no size advantage over f/2.8-4) while offering an obvious speed advantage over f/3.5-5.6 without the design getting too difficult or bulky. And constant f/2.8 or faster makes little sense to me in a compact system: if you need that high speed, low DOF combination, the kit with lens ceases to be compact and lightweight, and you are probably better off using a larger format --- where a f/2.8-4 or f/4 gets the job done.
I hope that Olympus returns to designs like the f/2.8-3.5 and f/2.8-4 of its mid-level 4/3 SLR lenses as it adds higher level zoom lens offerings for m4/3.
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Re: Which to buy - an OMD or X-E1
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November 16, 2012, 02:56:51 PM »
I think the OM-D will be smaller, especially with a prime on it, if size and form factor is a consideration. Some people find the OMD too small (cramped buttons) -- that might or might not be a concern for you.
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Re: Which to buy - an OMD or X-E1
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November 16, 2012, 04:45:38 PM »
Quote from: BJL on November 16, 2012, 02:48:13 PM
along with a reasonable number of primes
native mount AF = P8/3.5 fisheye, O12/2, P12.5/12 3d, P14/2.5, O17/1.8, O17/2.8, S19/2.8, P20/1.7, PL25/1.4, S30/2.8, O45/1.8, PL45/2.8 macro, O60/2.8 macro, O75/1.8
among mirrorless it is not just reasonable but the most.
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Re: Which to buy - an OMD or X-E1
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November 16, 2012, 11:41:24 PM »
Quote from: Vladimirovich on November 16, 2012, 11:10:55 AM
if you are working with raw then certainly anything but not Fuji, unless you print everything and/or resize pictures down - that is the only way to hide defects of the current (regardless of the software - OEM, ACR/LR, other 3rd parties) demosaicking (because of the Fuji's choice for CFA pattern)... OMD shall have an edge in AF speed and lens-wise m43 (so far) have more variety and not lesser quality...
I have an X-pro1 (same sensor as X-e1) I'm getting good results using LR4.2 on 90% of my raw files. The RAW conversion could and should be improved but for my criteria I (and others) find the results to be just fine. Everyone has their own criteria but many Fuji users are pleased with the image quality.
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Re: Which to buy - an OMD or X-E1
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November 17, 2012, 10:55:21 PM »
I'd go OMD, while Fuji's raw files are mediocre (at least for landscape work, anything organic turns to weird gouachey mess) if you're using ACR or Lightroom. Fuji has nice lenses, but sadly the new zoom and the 14mm are still a no-show. Olympus has a decent sensor and nice lenses and it works well with Adobe products. As much as I like the Fuji, the Olympus still feels like a more complete package and it's a nice small size.
I was skeptical about Micro 4/3 until now, I thought it would die like 4/3 did but Olympus has proven you can put a top class sensor in and of course they have the best CSC lens selection right now.
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Re: Which to buy - an OMD or X-E1
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November 21, 2012, 03:47:13 AM »
The OMD.
Top quality lenses are the first criteria, better than any other company not begining with 'L'. And when you have all your lenses (Olympus or Panasonic) you get to choose a large variety of bodies to use them on. Currently it is the OMD, but you may like the next Panasonic body for movies, a smaller Olympus, etc.
I think that the underlying consideration is that the OMD has shown what Olympus are capable of the very first time they use the Sony sensor, and they are no longer limited by trickle down sensors from Panasonic. Both Fuji and Olympus have staken the world by storm with the form factor of both cameras. Both are desirable and sexy. But I think it is only the Olympus that has fully delivered on function, and for me that is far more important.
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Re: Which to buy - an OMD or X-E1
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November 21, 2012, 05:26:53 AM »
Clearly the Fuji X-E1 is a much better camera in terms of handling. It scores 40 of 100 in AHS, see below (Alfs Handling Score
), and the Oly OMD only a poor 10 of 100. The Fuji seems designed for photographers although with severe flaws, and the Oly designed by designers in a retro look without even considering to be used for photographing. Not an good heritage of the old fantastic OMs.
------- Warning, personal objective judgment following
AHS: How to judge the camera handling?
Easy, just give the camera a score on these points. But please note that these are only a part of the camerae handling, not IQ nor
1. Hard* on/off .
2. Hard* ISO.
3. Hard* exposure time .
4. Stop/start point on exposure time switch (possible to set blindfolded).
5. Hard* aperture.
6. Stop/start point on aperture switch (possible to set blindfolded).
7. Hard* "A" compensate.
8. Hard* manual focus.
9. Stop/start point on manual focus (possible to set blindfolded).
10. Hard* self-timer .
Score: 0 = totally missing ... 10 = excellent
* Hard means a dedicated (mechanical) switch designed so that the settings can be seen while camera is turned off and set without using any menus.
Fuji XE-1
Total: 40 of 100
Olympus OMD E-M5
Total: 10 of 100
- If your're not telling a story with photo you're only adding noise -
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Re: Which to buy - an OMD or X-E1
Reply #9 on:
November 21, 2012, 05:59:21 AM »
A great comparison and a sensible, thoughtful, and well reasoned vote in favour of all 'hard' switches on the X-E1!!!
Just a shame they all leak like a sieve on the X-E1 when it drizzles, how easy are they to access in a waterproof housing?
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Re: Which to buy - "hard choice..."
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November 21, 2012, 06:21:54 AM »
Interesting that it's always possible to select a set of data which will confirm an existing, er, opinion.
I have little or no basis for comparison having only tried and rejected an X-Pro 1 before buying an OMD. The latter has proved to be a joy to own even though it's not without annoyances. I've seen very few severely critical reports of this camera whereas satisfied (and frequently very demanding) users are in the vast majority. Of course this might also be a case of buyers' self-justification.
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Re: Which to buy - "hard choice..."
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November 21, 2012, 06:35:37 AM »
Quote from: OldRoy on November 21, 2012, 06:21:54 AM
Interesting that it's always possible to select a set of data which will confirm an existing, er, opinion.
So right you are
. Or one could choose based on a opinion after evaluating the most important set of data
. So its up to all to choose what data are important, and how to evaluate these. Some people do this in a intuitive manner, others are more analytic. Others are more open to marketing and brand.
Quote from: OldRoy on November 21, 2012, 06:21:54 AM
I have little or no basis for comparison having only tried and rejected an X-Pro 1 before buying an OMD. The latter has proved to be a joy to own even though it's not without annoyances. I've seen very few severely critical reports of this camera whereas satisfied (and frequently very demanding) users are in the vast majority. Of course this might also be a case of buyers' self-justification.
I must admit that I have neither of these. So its up to all to decide if I'm a old fart or OMD owners lack judgment, or other possibilities. Hmmmm, a difficult one that
Btw: what would you say is the worst annoyances to overcome? I think there are many strengths such as style (yes), IQ, stabilization, etc that are quite well known, but we hear less about shortcomings.
- If your're not telling a story with photo you're only adding noise -
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OMD user burbles about the camera
Reply #12 on:
November 21, 2012, 02:09:10 PM »
I don't feel very qualified to give anything resembling an objective judgement about the OMD in comparison to anything unless I own or have owned it, and even then objectivity's not my strong suit. In my case the most relevant comparison would be to a D700 with a decent set of Nikon lenses (3 x 2.8 zooms, a few modest primes and elderly mf's). The OMD's a lot easier to carry. I'd have to say that this offsets any comparative deficiencies in "IQ" as I almost always have the OMD and a couple of lenses with me. The "camera...with you" is a cliché, but true nonetheless. The struggle for me is more about finding a Quality Image to apply the camera's IQ to.
The OMD is a bit noisy although I don't print much and when I do it's seldom bigger than A4; if know I'm going to be shooting something in extremely poor light I'll normally use the D700 although I can definitely get acceptable (to me) results up to ISO 3200 out of the OMD with appropriate pp . All the M4/3 lenses I have tend to exhibit vastly more ca than I've been used to but LR4 eliminates most of it effortlessly. The UI of the OMD is dense and no fun to familiarise yourself with - it could be described as over-customisable. There are some annoying implementations, like the bracketing, which is buried. In practise this doesn't bother me as the only thing I use bracketing for systematically is shooting HDR sets for interior VR panoramas, which I can sometimes get people to pay me for. So I use the D700 even though I have the (really excellent) Samyang 7.5mm FE. The OMD is the first camera I've owned which has a live histogram and I must say that it's hard to imagine doing without it again - it more than compensates for the slight discomfort of using an EVF and the clumsy bracketing.
The Super Control Panel is extremely useful, grouping as it does so many of the essential controls which are not externalised. Unfortunately this is compromised a bit by the fact that it's very easy to accidentally activate it and reset whatever the last selected function was. This criticism applies to the camera in general. It's very easy to accidentally change or activate something whilst handling the camera - typically whilst getting it out of a bag (if it's powered up: you should switch it off - it eats batteries). I frequently carry this camera on a Capture Clip (brilliant accessory) attached to a backpack shoulder strap and whilst removing or fitting the powered-up camera it's inevitable that you activate something. On one occasion consecutive accidental presses activated the top menu function and erased the previous set of shots. I wouldn't have thought this very likely but there's no doubt about it.
The buttons are very small and close together. I don't have large hands but one real annoyance is that the cursor group is tiny. When trying to move the (grossly oversized default) focus box around with your eye to the VF it's extremely hard to control and highly likely that you will push the OK or Info buttons. There are some other conflicting control/info functions too. For example if you set a Fn button to downsize the focus box (about which a couple of pages could be written) it switches off the histogram: to get it back you have to revert to the oversize focus box. The Fn buttons also function differently depending on the length of press (it took me ages, driving me nuts, until someone alerted me to this).
The VF eyepiece comes adrift very easily. Mine detached itself almost every time i took it out of the bag. Eventually I lost it, inevitably. Olympus UK got a replacement to me FOC within 24 hours:
! The suppliers of the camera, with whom I have spent a lot of money in recent years, failed to respond to my emailed plea for a replacement (I wear glasses) for several days. No points scored by, lets
their name, Park Cameras. The two nasty plastic doodads that cover the flash shoe will surely go the same way if I ever decide to start using the microscopic flash. Once again, a new camera that requires the addition of tape.
I believe that the addition of the optional grip/battery pack helps with some of the handling deficiencies which people report. As for the lenses, well there are lots available and some cost as much as those for FF DSLRs. Mine didn't. I have the 12-50 kit lens (weatherproofed; not too bad and a useful fl range) the Panasonic 14 and 20mm lenses (slow focus, a bit noisy, inexpensive, small) the Olympus 45mm 1.8 (excellent by my modest standards) the Samyang FE (better than a 16mm Nikon 2.8 AIS, not quite as good - flare - as the Nikon 10.5mm DX 2.8 ) and the Panasonic 100-300. The latter means that I can "bag" wildlife without lugging around a huge cannon although it ain't great at the long end where it also tends to defeat the IBIS - or does with me as the operator.
Anyway, lots of minor demerits. I'm sure they keep building them in to keep the punters avid for the next model. I'm learning to live with what I've got, as far as possible. Overall I'm really happy with this camera in comparison to what I'm used to and the biggest factor is size and weight. Obviously the AF is grossly inferior to a PD system like that on the current Nikons. But in most respects this camera has been a delight to own and its performance and IQ are simply "good enough". Which is more than I can say about my own photographic abilities, most of the time.
Eric Brody
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Re: Which to buy - an OMD or X-E1
Reply #13 on:
November 27, 2012, 07:02:26 PM »
I have and love the OM-D. I recently compared it with the XE-1 at my local emporium. The Fuji is more substantial, feels really nice in the hand, but is a good bit larger. It also has a set of lovely but limited lenses at present. I have and use a wide variety on my OM-D, from a vintage 90mm f/2.8 Elmarit, a 1975 55mm f/3.5 micro-Nikkor, as well as the truly tiny Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 and the diminutive Olympus 45mm f/1.8. My "real" camera is a D800E but I have been quite impressed with the quality from the OM-D in prints to 9x13. Fuji may (or may not) significantly expand the lens selection in the future but for the here and now the OM-D has a nice combination of size, quality, and lens selection.
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Re: Which to buy - an OMD or X-E1
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November 27, 2012, 10:25:29 PM »
OldRoy has done a great job of describing the potentially dissatisfactions that one might have with the E-M5. I do not agree with every single one but will just say:
- I have had no problems with the eye-piece cover coming loose or spurious button pushes, so maybe Roy is more "vigorous" in his handling than me, or maybe his particular camera had "issues".
- I wish there were a way to view the framing while manual focusing, instead of seeing only an enlarged view of the part of the image around the chosen focus point. My preference would be "screen-within-screen", with the enlarged view occupying only about half of the total screen area.
- I have had reasonable success using my Four Thirds (SLR) lenses via adaptors; some AF adequately though of course not quickly, while others are MF only.
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Re: OMD user burbles about the camera
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November 27, 2012, 10:41:06 PM »
Quote from: OldRoy on November 21, 2012, 02:09:10 PM
...and the clumsy bracketing...
Interesting. I would classify bracketing as one of the camera's strengths. Your point of comparison must be different. I have it set to the FN1 button which falls easily under my thumb so I can decide to bracket while looking through the EVF. Changing the bracketing settings would be a bit fiddly, but I just leave it on 7-shot 1 EV which covers most situations and the burst mode seems to me exceptionally fast so alignment is not a problem.
Ken Cameron
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Re: Which to buy - "hard choice..."
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November 27, 2012, 10:54:09 PM »
Quote from: AlfSollund on November 21, 2012, 06:35:37 AM
...So its up to all to choose what data are important, and how to evaluate these...
Absolutely. My problem with your approach is the same as I have with a lot of other evaluations that produce a score or a rating - that it gives equal weight to factors that aren't of equal importance to me, and, I suggest, aren't likely to be of equal importance to a lot of other people. Are they even of equal importance to you, I wonder? Arithmetic gives a largely spurious impression of objectivity.
On the other hand, what I like about your approach is that everything is out in the open - the assumptions set out - so that one can decide to take it - or, in my case, leave it
- without delay and it provides a great starting point for thinking about what
important to me.
Ken Cameron
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December 05, 2012, 02:39:38 PM »
Isn't it wonderful that we have more than one choice?
I'm looking forward to even-more-choices!
(I am an Oly M5 owner; I failed at Sony NEX ownership with a NEX5 and lenses. I have to laugh at myself for taking the m43rd route.... Once I bought the Oly with kit zoom lens, I quickly added a grip/battery. And a moderate zoom lens. Now the camera is a delight to hold, but approaching the size of a small dslr...)
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Re: Which to buy - an OMD or X-E1
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December 08, 2012, 02:34:30 PM »
Quote from: rasterdogs on November 16, 2012, 11:41:24 PM
I have an X-pro1 (same sensor as X-e1) I'm getting good results using LR4.2 on 90% of my raw files. The RAW conversion could and should be improved but for my criteria I (and others) find the results to be just fine. Everyone has their own criteria but many Fuji users are pleased with the image quality.
I'm in the same boat. It's interesting how something that is sometimes an issue becomes an all out fact. There are plenty of people (including me) who have seen some of the issues with RAW in ACR/LR, but they are a tiny portion of shots, and only with some subject matter.
Overall, I find the output outstanding.
Another oft-quoted mark against the Fujis is the 'limited' lens selection. For some people it may be limited. There is currently only one zoom. What I find though is that this is a limitation for only a small number of people. It's one of those largely theoretical limitations. It's certainly nice to buy in to a system with a vast lens array, but how many serious photographers buy a vast array, and how many of those actually use them.
If the current or planned Fuji lineup suits your style and subject matter, then compare on that basis. if it doesn't, then don't consider Fuji at all. But if you are in the former camp, the Fuji is, for me, a superior camera. I assume the Fuji lens lineup must be nearly appropriate, because otherwise why would you raise the XE-1 as an option?
I love the OMD on paper. What a versatile camera! But I don't need most of the lenses on offer. More importantly, I don't like the camera 'in person'. The Fujis (X-Pro 1 or XE-1) are well made and have superb control and ergonomics. Output is superb, limited only by the photographer. I don't need the tilting screen of the OMD. The EVF is good, but in my experience no better than the XE-1, which I consider (for my needs) to be superior. The OMD has faster autofocus, but that is of no advantage to my landscape and documentary work.
I suppose I could wander through the advantages and disadvantages of each camera. But I think it's more important to start with what you shoot, and how you shoot. if you want the best possible files in a camera that's easy to control, and you don't need any of the features the OMD boasts, then the Fuji is worth a serious try.
The personal bond you have with a camera is important. I'll repeat: I admire the OMD on paper, but in person it's cramped, has an overly complex UI, boasts features I don't need, and just isn't fun. I find the Fujis' addictive.
As others have noted, it's great to have the choice. I would simply caution against buying on feature list alone. Love your camera and you'll use it a lot more.
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X-E1: next year's promised zoom lenses should greatly broaden its appeal
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December 10, 2012, 09:55:18 AM »
Quote from: Pelao on December 08, 2012, 02:34:30 PM
Another oft-quoted mark against the Fujis is the 'limited' lens selection. For some people it may be limited. There is currently only one zoom. What I find though is that this is a limitation for only a small number of people. It's one of those largely theoretical limitations. It's certainly nice to buy in to a system with a vast lens array, but how many serious photographers buy a vast array, and how many of those actually use them.
If the current or planned Fuji lineup suits your style and subject matter, then compare on that basis. ...
I mostly agree, but not entirely. I certainly agree that for the actual needs of most photographers choosing a camera system, it is sufficient for the system to have about two to four lenses that are wanted now or have much likelihood of being wanted later. And if your lens needs later expand in an unanticipated way, selling one system and moving to another is easier than ever these days, so it makes little sense to pass on the system that works best for you now just for fear of some slight possibility that it might cramp you in the unforseen future.
So instead of counting total lens options, one should probably look at the actual list and compare to actual needs and concrete plans.
The point I disagree on is the claim that having only one zoom lens "is a limitation for only a small number of people." The evidence instead suggests that the short list of lenses that most camera system users buy and use includes several zoom lenses. The core list is rather short though; above all:
1. A standard moderate wide to moderate telephoto, 4x better than 3x if this is the only zoom lens
2. A telephoto starting roughly where the #1 zoom leaves off
and then maybe one or both of
3. A wide-angle zoom.
4. An all-in-one wide ranging zoom covering a zoom range of about 8x, 10x or more.
Since the Fujifim X system already has a fine #1 zoom, and has a #2 and #3 in its roadmap for next year at
the system does seem well on the way to serving the actual lens needs of all but "a small number of people."
[Edited to add the official source of that lens roadmap.]
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I am planning to buy a bunch of new discs (drivers) soon because my old ones are getting pretty worn out. I want to make sure I specify the optimal "weight". I realize it is a personal thing based on arm strength and technique.
For example I am throwing a Surge (164g) with great consistency and average distance just short of 300'. Also I am throwing a different Surge (175g) with erratic results, but when I "hit" correctly I get almost 350'.
I know the theory of mass/velocity and the balance that must be maintained. A water balloon can be thrown much farther than an air balloon, but at some point the water balloon can be too heavy to throw.
I am getting older (56) and leaning towards going "light weight" but don't want to give up those opportunities for distance afforded by a heavier disc when released correctly. I have several discs (180g) that I can't throw at all with any consistency.
I find it amazing how just a few grams can drastically affect velocity and flight.
I would appreciate any feedback on what other folks consider "optimal" disc weight before I drop a couple hundred bucks on new discs. I know I can always buy a few heavy ones and a few light ones, but I'd prefer to get the "optimal" for this next purchase where I actually get to specify the exact weight instead of a weight range.
Is there some way to know what a person's perfect disc weight should be?
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A lot of people like to throw the lightweight Blizzard plastic because they say that it goes farther. So I'm not sure that higher weight equates to greater distance. Throwing a disc properly is what gets you distance along with keeping the nose down and reading the wind. My sweet spot for discs is around 167 grams.
my personal weight is in the 160s. if it's lighter, I tend to overthrow it, heavier and I have a rough time getting it flat. I think it really depends on arm strength/amount of whip.
using your surge example I would go with the 164g simply because consistency far outweighs occasional distance.. but this is just my opinion.
all this said, I do carry a few heavier(175ish) high-speed drivers for those headwind days.
Personally, I find right around 170g a good balance of mass/momentum vs glide.
i am also an older man, the 160's work for me too.. but please try a few of the Blizzard Plastics.. they are super light, and you don't have to throw your arm out trying to get all the distance you can. i have gain between maybe 50 to 75 feet in distance with them.
This is kinda tricky for me to answer, I went all out and bought up blizzards like crazy when they first came out. They flew great, I was throwing them 40 feet farther then their heavy weight versions. My problem with them was consistency, sometimes they would just nosedive to the ground on me for an unknown reason, not flipping over just flat nosedive. So one day I grabbed a couple of my old heavy one and took them to the field. To my surprise I wasn't loosing distance when I switched back. So now I throw the heavy one's again and I'm not having any issues. I will however bring a couple blizzards with me for when I get tired and need distance with less power.
I would suggest buying a couple Blizzard disc, if your throwing 300-350 I would suggest a 150ish Wraith or a 130ish boss or destroyer. I know 130 sounds crazy but the bomb with very little effort, and can hold a full power throw.
Thanks for all of the feedback. I had forgotten about the blizzard plastic. I will try it and see how I like it. After reading the responses, I am convinced I should stay in the 160g to 165g range when buying regular plastic.
This website is an awesome resource, thanks again.
I'm still trying to figure out how weight and stability really work together. I know that the same mold 40g lighter will throw less stable, but when other factors like momentum get involved, who knows.
I do know that lighter discs are more affected by wind than heavier ones. So depending on wind, you may want some less stable but heavier options to keep the consistency you're looking for. I tend to throw 175+ mid ranges for the consistency and accuracy, but my drivers are a more like 170g. The really light Blizzard plastic I've tried (135-150) can be like throwing a paper plate into the wind... a little wild.
For myself , lighter plastic does not fly as far into a headwind. I think it's better into a tailwind.
I love blizzard plastic. I throw it regularly with consistant results. I mainly throw blizzard boss's in the 150-160 gram range. They DO go farther, They stay on the air easier, and glide much farther. Before they came out I was throwing 450 with a few instances of going above. Now 500 is about my max with times of going above, and I didnt do anything different except throw blizzard. I still throw heavier discs to. 06 augusta wraiths go so far. and of course the Z force. But blizzard is some great stuff. Boss's tend to be stable all the way down to around 138. Ape's are only stable down to around 145 I think, ive thrown a 138 and it just flips right over without trying, but Ive thrown scaled 138 bosses and had them hyzer flip beautifully whereas the same weight ape would turn into a roller when thrown the same way. Havent tried any other blizzard discs yet. Ive heard destroyers in blizzard plastic are super stable all the way to 138 as well. But if you want the most distance by far I would go with blizzard. it goes farther. Period.
I use many different weight types. What I have done is change the way I throw. I choose disc that feel good in my hand. They tend to be heavier ones, for me. Ask, some buddies if you can try thier disc, before you buy one. But, since I made my adjustment to throwing, I have better games.
Since you normally throw stuff in the 160's I would strongly suggest to go buy you a 150 Blizzard Katana. You can thank me later. LOL
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The daily adventures of a mom of 12 who loves to run and is training hard to see just how good I can be.
Friday, June 8, 2012
The night before
Observation number one - There is a lot more work and a lot less rest the days before a race when you are taking the whole family with you. Whew. Josh has been a great help though and I got us all packed up yesterday, and we were out the door at about 9:30 this morning, headed to Utah.
We stopped and had lunch at Wendy's (I ate a banana and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on gluten free bread from the cooler!) and within a couple of minutes of getting there I was recognized by a family from the Runner's World article. I think having all 12 kids with me might have tipped them off. :) I got noticed by two people at the expo as well. Crazy.
Somehow, race day is tomorrow! The days and weeks have just flown by the last couple of months. I am feeling really good physically and emotionally. I found myself getting nervous and anxious at the beginning of the week - fueled by how very badly I want to have a really, really good race. When I noticed myself feeling nervous and anxious, I thought and prayed and here are the things I realized.
- I have more than put the work in. I looked back at my training log and I have not missed a day of running since before Goofy. No excuses. I did not miss a mile from my training plan, and I did not miss a workout. There were days I didn't feel as great as others, but I hit every pace in every key workout. Track workouts, tempo runs, long runs, goal marathon pace runs - I did them all and did them well. I also was committed to my strength and core training and never skipped those. I ran several 80-90 miles weeks. I have more than put the work in.
- I am healthy! Along with making my strength and core training a priority, I made recovery after every run a priority as well. I always drink a recovery drink, stretch and do a flexibility routine, and roll with a "stick" or foam roller. I did ice baths after all of my long runs, and wore compression gear. I have taken care of my body and in return, I have been blessed to be free from injury through A LOT of miles and a lot of hard training. I have put a lot of focus on my nutrition, and after lots of tests and doctor appointments have gone gluten-free in an attempt to fix my continual stomach issues. (Things have been somewhat improved after three weeks of gluten free eating). I have gotten as much sleep and rest as a mom of 12 who has to get up super early can. I have stayed well-hydrated. I am healthy and in as good of shape as I have ever been.
- I have tapered just right. For me, a two-week taper seems perfect. I don't feel flat and stale but I do feel well-rested and recharged. I feel ready to race!!
- I love marathons and I love to run. I reminded myself that I love this! Yes, I want to do well, but I run because it is something I truly enjoy. I run marathons because it is "my distance". It is what I train for and what I do, because I love it.
Some people would say that it is "just" a race. And I get that. It IS just a race. In the grand scheme of life and eternity it is not a big deal and there are plenty of other races to come. But at the same time, this is something that is important to me. It is something that I care about, and something I have put a lot of time, effort, work, thought, energy, heart and soul in to. It matters to me.
So let's talk goals. My A goal for Utah Valley Marathon is to be under 3:15. The goal marathon pace I have trained at is 7:15, which would be a 3:10, but since I have yet to run a marathon without needing at least two quick pitstops because of stomach issues (and sometimes more than that) and usually "lose" 3-6 minutes because of that, I add on five minutes.
My B goal is to PR. My current marathon PR is 3:27, set in Disney in January on day two of the Disney challenge (so the day after setting a PR in the half marathon). I should be able to PR even with a rough day.The temps look like they should be nice, although people are worried it could be fairly windy. Even if it is super windy or my stomach is bad or both, I should still be able to PR.
That's it! I don't have a C goal.
I am feeling pretty confident. I am feeling like tomorrow is my day, and Utah Valley is going to be my race. You never know what race day will bring, and when it gets challenging I am not going to panic,. I am going to remind myself that I have trained for this. I am ready for this. I CAN do this. I love this. I am going to remember that it's not supposed to be easy and it's supposed to hurt, but I am stronger than the hurt. I am going to trust in my training and believe in myself. I am going to draw strength from Josh, Jennifer, the kids, my parents, Jenny, and many other friends and family members who have given me love and support and believe in me.
Josh has given me SO much support and encouragement this week. His love and faith in me mean everything. I will be holding on to several of the things that he said and carrying them with me tomorrow.
I am ready. I am excited!!!
It's going to be fun. It's going to be tough. It's going to be great.
There is not any runner tracking for this race. I will have my phone at the finish line once I find Josh and the kids, so I will post results to Twitter, Facebook and to here as soon as possible. THANK YOU to everyone who has sent emails, texts, comments, etc. of support and encouragement. I appreciate every single one. More soon!!
22 comments:
- Owlhaven said...
Have an awesome race, Erin!
- June 8, 2012 at 7:05 PM
- Amanda@runninghood said...
Yay!! Good luck Erin! Cheering for you from Oregon. Yes, You CAN DO THIS. You've trained so hard and so so strong. This is in the bag baby! Go out and do what you know how to do. Use your gifts. Let your light shine. xoxo
- June 8, 2012 at 7:07 PM
Happy Racing Erin!!!! You will be awesome!!! Beth
- June 8, 2012 at 7:18 PM
- Stephanie@Soggy Runner Girl said...
So wish I was there to cheer you on in person! I am cheering very loudly from Oregon! I am so excited for you! You are amazing and I pray that you have a plan A race :). You've got this!
- June 8, 2012 at 7:25 PM
- Annet said...
I think you'll get an a+ race, so get that 3:10 you are aiming for. So excited for you. Rest well and run well!
- June 8, 2012 at 7:32 PM
- Kathy said...
Run like you know you can!! Wishing you all the best while I'm running a nice, slow 20.
- June 8, 2012 at 7:33 PM
- Jen@runfortheboys said...
Love these thoughts and love you! Cheering for you from here and can't wait to see you BRING IT HOME. You deserve this and it is yours for the taking. So so so proud of you.
- June 8, 2012 at 7:49 PM
- Suz and Allan said...
Good luck tomorrow! You're going to do great!
- June 8, 2012 at 7:52 PM
- Terzah said...
Best of luck, Erin! I can't wait to see what you unleash on that course.
- June 8, 2012 at 8:55 PM
- Jill said...
A-goal here you come!!! So excited for you! Run strong and have a great time in the process :).
- June 8, 2012 at 9:28 PM
- kalie said...
Good luck tomorrow! You have earned it. I will be thinking about and sending a prayer your way. :)
- June 8, 2012 at 10:27 PM
- Julia said...
i am SO confident in you and agree with everything you said. you amaze me and inspire me by being able to dominate all your key training runs! GOOD LUCK TODAY! ready to ROCK UVM!
- June 9, 2012 at 2:10 AM
- Kortni said...
So excited for you!!! Can't wait to hear about all your success in this race!!!
- June 9, 2012 at 3:10 AM
- Mark Matthews said...
I am always intriqued by runners prerace routine and mentalities, but haven't heard of dealing with a dozen kids at Wendy's before. Yeah, I agree, it's never "just a race". There's always something more, like you said, even if you aren't going for time. And "its' just a race" helps calm nerves probably, but there's always something emotionally or spiritually going on due to all the build up to that moment. Something important is on the line, and we wouldn't have it any other way.
Haven't missed a mile? Wow. That never happens. Training plans are made to be broken I always thought. One of these days (soon) your training is going to explode for a way faster than you could have even imagined marathon.
- June 9, 2012 at 5:00 AM
You are beginning your race right now, and I am confident in you that it will be the Plan A race! Run, Erin, Run!!! Can't wait to read all about it : ) You will run a fantastic race.
- June 9, 2012 at 5:31 AM
- T said...
Go ERIN!!!
- June 9, 2012 at 6:30 AM
- Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's Blog said...
I love how confident and happy you sound. Reading this is making me even more excited for my first marathon. I am a little scared, scared that I will love it and have to do more more more :)
- June 9, 2012 at 8:45 AM
- june said...
hope you have a GREAT race!!
- June 9, 2012 at 9:35 AM
- Melissa said...
Can't wait to hear how it goes! You have trained super hard and I know you will reach plan A! Good luck!
- June 9, 2012 at 10:10 AM
So excited to hear how it went, just know you will have smashed it.
- June 9, 2012 at 10:53 AM
- Raina said...
I hope your race went well, Erin! No doubt you were well prepared for this. I am trying to stalk you, but no results yet. No matter what, I KNOW you gave 100%...that's how you roll. :)
- June 9, 2012 at 11:16 AM
- MCM Mama said...
Kick butt, girl! Have an awesome race!
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Is there a difference between asking a survivor of domestic violence, "What's wrong?" and simply inquiring, "What happened?" A trauma-informed approach will not only recognize there is a difference in meaning between these two seemingly equivalent questions, but also emphasize the impact on a survivor in shifting from victim-blaming language to forms of communication that acknowledge compassion for the trauma she or he has experienced.
Trauma-Informed Care Protocols and Best Practices, a toolkit and manual developed by the Ohio Domestic Violence Network, breaks down the concepts behind trauma-informed approaches to serving victims and survivors of domestic violence. As the manual states:
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He can't remember a time when he didn't write; he has published on a variety of subjects, including architecture, religion and sports. Will is the author of several books on opera, including Wagner Without Fear, Verdi With a Vengeance, and Puccini Without Excuses, (Vintage Books), and the tribute "Chris De Blasio" in Loss Within Loss: Artists in the Age of AIDS (University of Minnesota Press). He is a frequent lecturer/speaker on opera at a variety of venues, including the Embassy of Finland, the Italian Cultural Institute (New York), the Smithsonian Institute, the Wagner Society of America (New York, Washington D.C., Chicago, and Boston), and the National Museum of Women in the Arts, as well as for the opera companies of Seattle, Houston, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. He was a frequent contributor to the NPR program At the Opera, and was the host of WNYC's Overnight Music in 2004-2006, which included the weekly show El Salón, focusing on Hispanic issues in classical music.
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Naruto: Naiteki Kensei's Original Sound track by TimN.
Naruto: Naiteki Kensei is a free stand alone game that offers a unique fast-paced experience based on the hit Japanese anime Naruto. Players are able to compete online using a system that combines aspects of a third-person shooter and an action-based fighter to provide a new thrilling experience. The system includes casting clever and powerful Jutsus, stringing together Melee combos, evasive acrobatic free-form Movement, and utilizing an array of Weapons with multiple functions all seamlessly.
Players are able to transverse through full 3D environments, utilizing various ways of movement such as walking on walls, water, or dashing around the streets of a village.
Gameplay consists of three main systems: Weapons that take advantage of a quickfire system, Jutsus that make use of combo based inputs, and Taijutsu abilities that can transfer into aerial combos!
Players are able to throw a single Kunai, or a spread of Shurikens to damage opponents and disrupt their Jutsu's. Exploding tags can be stuck on surfaces and players, as well as being able to throw one attached to a Kunai.
The Jutsu system allows players to execute powerful Jutsus or techniques. By holding shift, players will then input combo strings of 2-4 using WASD on the keyboard. Correctly inputting a combo will then execute its respective attack.
The Taijutsu or melee system is very simple to learn but takes a lot of practice to become the best. The primary function allows players to attack consecutively for five hits before sending your opponent sliding back. The secondary function allows players to knock their opponents into the air, where various other methods of attack can then be executed, such as throwing a weapon, performing a Jutsu, or jumping in the air to continue an aerial combo.
Naruto: Naiteki Kensei has been officially released to the public! The first release consists of Team 7, which includes Hatake Kakashi, Haruno Sakura, Uchiha Sasuke and Uzumaki Naruto. Each character has three specific Jutsus at their disposal.
Naruto: Naiteki Kensei R1 is a free online multiplayer game, created as a fan-project for many others to enjoy. It is a total-conversion of Half-Life 1, meaning the game was created based on the Half-Life engine. In order to play, an installed steam client and an installed copy of Half-Life through steam is required. View this Tutorial for a guided walk through of how to Install Steam, Half-life, and NNK.
For more information, please visit www.Naiteki-Kensei.com. Sign up on our forums to talk to fellow fans and suggest your own new ideas for future releases! Dattebayo!
4 comments by darksaion on Mar 20th, 2015
What's up guy?. Here I present before you the fight between our beloved Naruto and Sasuke. It is one of my projects which I recently created.http://www.indiedb.com/members/darksaion/videos/naruto-vs-sasuke#imagebox. I thought to give it a try here at IndieDB. Hope you enjoy it. Don't forget to comment about it. Feedback and Suggestion s are highly appreciated. And if you ever wanna contact me about anything, feel free to mail me at email@example.com.
And I would really like to have some support in my upcoming projects. If anyone interested please mail me.
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Naruto: Naiteki Kensei Release 1! Grab it while its hot! For more information visit Naiteki-Kensei.com
We showcase some of the features you can expect to see in NNK R1! Enjoy the video in full 720p.
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When is R2 going to be released?
Currently, unknown.
The important thing is that I'm still working on it, and might be getting help really soon from two professional programmers who are also great friends of mine, and former R1 coders. :)
Definitely not aiming for a 2014 release, but lets hope next year will be a good year!
I know a few individuals with years of Unity experience who would certainly fit that bill...
You do know one of them, for sure. :)
Good to see you again, man!
Good to hear from you as well. I'm guessing you meant Tenken or perhaps Ryokeen, but I was referring to Dave, Tom, or myself! Why not chat us up on Steam sometime? Dave will be arriving back in the states at our dev house starting tomorrow evening. Might be worthwhile to touch base and see what everyone is up to these days.
The Website is back up guys!
Everyone please calm down, Phobius is more than likely being contacted so that he can verify the ICANN email. I am unsure, but I would hazard a guess and say that he hasn't been involved in the project in some time (he was the one who originally registered the site when the project began). He works as a freight hauler, so it's quite possible that he hasn't been home lately.
I called it... These ******** just wanted to waste all of your time. Lmao.
Bet you are feeling pretty stupid right about now.
Lol damn. And ESF is next watch.
U hope no, I love NNK >.<
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I can't believe that this is a HL mod that is to show that gold source "HL engine" is really impressive. Now like in my last review I'm going to get the major bad parts out of the way and for this mod there is not that much.. --------- For starters not that many servers but for a mod like this it happens and same goes for not a lot of characters but like I said for 1.0 it's very well done. Also the usual start server then crashes but a lot of mods have that problem so nothing much to say there…
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I have to laugh, I agree 100% with what you said and had part of that in my reply, I just chose not to state the first part "out loud" so I took it out.
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Hi guys,
Thanks for all the suggestions. I had a chat to a few carpenters that were doing some work on the house and they suggested a timber called Merbau/Kwila (I think its from indonesia, I'm in Australia)
The price was alright, I paid around $4 AUD per M. I know what you mean about Teak, I think I saw a price tag of something like 25-26/m
Here's the table with insert clamped in place, i'm going to weld some SS brackets onto the underside of the frame and screw the timber in from below, using 3 slats of the timber as bracing.
Pretty happy with how it looks, the wood is oil rich and quite hard wearing. I believe it's similar to teak in many ways
cheers again!
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Looks really good.
Nice, clean, high grade table you can be proud of for years to come.
PS: The only thing I would worry about, especially for an "outdoor table", would be the forces put on the leg to frame connection. Without gussets, there's a lot of leverage put on just the weld joint.
One thing you may want to consider, which would still maintain the "clean look", is to add a 1/2" SS rod running parallel to the horizontal frame and down a couple of inches. It would, based on the apparent height, still allow you to pull a chair in under the table. This would greatly strengthen/stiffen the whole table.Syncrowave 250 DX Tigrunner
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Fine Job
The table turned out very nice, almost looks "store bought". This is what I was talking about when I mentioned inlaying the wood in the frame rather than having the wood on top of the frame. It makes a nice contrast of the stainless with the wood. It should last a long time in an outdoor environment.Now all you need, is to make a set of matching chairs to sit on while soaking up the suds. That could make a whole other thread or a continuation of this one. It might be a good idea to make one first, to make sure you had the design and measurements right to suit you. Then make three more identical ones after you are satisfied with how the first turned out.I tend to agree with Sundown on adding the extra piece a few inches below the top for extra strength to the legs. But I guess you can judge how stable it is better than the rest of us since you can lay your hands on it and we can't. Enjoy it for years while watching the surf roll in.
Looks Amazing man...Great work A+ Build!
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thanks fellas. the tables pretty stiff and stable in general use, as it's not overly large and heavy, so i decided not to cross brace the legs.
the next piece for my place is going to be a tall, long, skinny serving table arrangement, for the BBQ. i reckon i might do a set of high bar stools to go with it, so it can double as a bar once the servings all done
the slat table isn't staying with me, so unfortunately it wont be me soaking the suds and watching the waves, but hopefully the recipients enjoy it!
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do you mind posting pics of how the wood is mounted to the frame. trying to do something similar.
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given that this is not on a boat, teak wood would be a waste of money. Ipe is a solid choice for this project. Mangaris would also give the same look and is cheaper then ipe.
Both these woods last just as well as teak. Teak is popular with the boating industry because it is a light hardwood.
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hi fshkypr,
i don't have any pics of the underside but its not hard to visualise with an explanation. the table in the current thread isn't attached in the best of ways but the other pieces i've made are done a bit better
basically get some 25x25x3 stainless angle (1"x1"x1/8") and cut it so it sits flush inside the frame width-ways
using an offcut of the timber or something the same thickness as whatever the table top will be, set the depth and stitch weld the SS angles in place. for a straight slatted top i'd put one on either endpiece and two in the middle if it's a big long table.
now if you're using slats roughly mark out their position and drill holes in the angle supports. i like to do 2 screws per slat per support so i do end up drilling plenty of holes. i should have recommended doing this before welding them in especially if you have a drill press to take some of the pain away
lastly line up the slats and screw them in from the underside, making sure to keep the slats straight and the gaps even. if you set the depth correctly on all the braces any warped planks will be pulled into line and you should have a flat, flush top