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  1. Amin

    Android Samsung S20 Ultra 10X Zoom Samples

    Here are some sample images from my S20 Ultra. In each pair of images, I took a photo using the wide angle camera on my Samsung S20 Ultra and then repeated the same photo at 10X zoom (combination of 4X optical zoom and additional binning and cropping). These are straight out of the camera with...
  2. Amin

    Smartphone Showcase A couple Samsung S20 Ultra snaps converted from raw

    My daughter is 6 now and obliged me to test out the new phone camera.
  3. Amin

    Carry everywhere camera with automatic image transfer to smartphone?

    Hi all, For a long time now, Iā€™ve been doing virtually all my photography on an iPhone. Iā€™d like to try carrying around a dedicated camera around again, but itā€™s important to me that it be very easy to share JPEGs via my phone. Are there any cameras which automatically send all pics to a...
  4. Amin

    Attn: Subscribing members

    If you haven't already done so, please see this thread first about the change in site ownership from me to @KevinW : New Cameraderie owner, Kevin! If you are currently a subscribing member with a recurring subscription, please cancel your subscription at this time (today). To do so, visit...
  5. Amin

    Feedback Push notifications now available for subscribing members.

    Our forum previously offered push notifications using a free service, but I removed that due to uncertainty about whether it was compliant with the GDPR. Some members have been asking for an alternative option, so I've reinstalled an option to use the third party services Pushover and...
  6. Amin

    Guide Guide to Using Our Forum Software (XenForo)

    This thread will explain many of the ins and outs of using XenForo. It is written from the standpoint that many members are already accustomed to vBulletin software. Index (links): Common XenForo terms User Control Panel Navigation bar Breadcrumb Avatars Conversations, Follow, and Ignore...
  7. Amin

    Feedback Some EXIF information now automatically displayed below forum images if available

    The forum software has been modified to automatically include some EXIF information below forum images as long as those images have associated EXIF information intact. Example: Please note that many online hosting companies will automatically strip EXIF information. For example, if you...
  8. Amin

    Feedback Pics and avatars not showing?

    Some members have been reporting slow site performance. This morning, I changed our DNS provider and CDN in an attempt to speed things up. As a fringe benefit, this also means fewer browser cookies needed for normal site function. Apparently those changes have caused some members to not be...
  9. Amin

    Feedback Site email communications are now off by default. Here's how to turn them on.

    In response to new data protection and privacy regulations, I've turned off site email communications for all members. This includes any emails I send to members about site news or changes, including the "Last Week's Most Popular Topics" emails, as well as email notifications for conversations...
  10. Amin

    Feedback Links to sister sites

    Some have asked me about the disappearance of links to the sister sites (Nikon Cafe, TalkEmount, Mu-43) in the header. Those links can now be found in the navbar: It means an extra click in some cases but the best I can do right now. tag @rmcnelly @davidzvi @BrianS
  11. Amin

    Site changes due to GDPR - a work in progress

    As some of you may be aware, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679 becomes enforceable on 25 May 2018. GDPR is a regulation in EU law on data protection and privacy which aims to give all EU citizens and residents control over their personal data. I am doing everything I...
  12. Amin

    Site changes

    I put up a notice about the site changes, coming. Most likely the new site address will be Cameraderie.org. All comments/suggestions welcome. Thanks Amin
  13. Amin

    Feedback Site changes, again

    Hi all, I merged quite a few forums, taking a brand-specific approach rather than the prior brand-and-format approach. This was done in preparation for merging a few of the other sites into this one, namely FujiXspot, Leica Place, and Forever Film. The main reason for the changes is that it...
  14. Amin

    Buy & Sell threads in Recent Posts

    I changed the forum settings so that Buy & Sell threads show in Recent Posts. This is part of standardizing things across all the sites in advance of upgrading to XenForo 2.x later this year. I know that preferences vary about this, and I may revert the change in the future depending on member...
  15. Amin

    Leica Buy & Sell threads in Recent Posts

    I changed the forum settings so that Buy & Sell threads show in Recent Posts. This is part of standardizing things across all the sites in advance of upgrading to XenForo 2.x later this year. I know that preferences vary about this, and I may revert the change in the future depending on member...
  16. Amin

    Fuji Buy & Sell threads in Recent Posts

    I changed the forum settings so that Buy & Sell threads show in Recent Posts. This is part of standardizing things across all the sites in advance of upgrading to XenForo 2.x later this year. I know that preferences vary about this, and I may revert the change in the future depending on member...
  17. Amin

    Film Site downtime - sorry that took so long!

    Server upgrade last night went sideways. Should be all sorted now. Sorry for any inconvenience!
  18. Amin

    Feedback Site downtime - sorry that took so long!

    Server upgrade last night went sideways. Should be all sorted now. Sorry for any inconvenience!
  19. Amin

    Leica Site downtime - sorry that took so long!

    Server upgrade last night went sideways. Should be all sorted now. Sorry for any inconvenience!
  20. Amin

    Fuji Site downtime - sorry that took so long!

    Server upgrade last night went sideways. Should be all sorted now. Sorry for any inconvenience!
  21. Amin

    Smartphone Phone cam bokeh

    I've been too lazy to carry a separate camera, using my iPhone 7 plus cam most of the time. The simulated bokeh still kind of blows me away. A few family snaps from today and yesterday, the first two in relatively low light. Happy 4th to friends in US!
  22. Amin

    Fuji Supporting Vendor mpb.com Deals and Announcements

    I'd like to welcome mpb.com as a supporting vendor here at FujiXspot.com. mpb.com is a site where offers photographers and filmmakers can buy and sell used photo and video gear. They are available within the US, Canada, and all of the EU, and they offer a six month warranty on all used gear...
  23. Amin

    Supporting Vendor mpb.com Deals and Announcements

    I'd like to welcome mpb.com as a supporting vendor here at SeriousCompacts.com. mpb.com is a site where offers photographers and filmmakers can buy and sell used photo and video gear. They are available within the US, Canada, and all of the EU, and they offer a six month warranty on all used...
  24. Amin

    Fuji New Fuji Buy Together and Save Instant Rebates

    Just received from Adorama: Save UP to $450 on Fuji X Series Cameras, Lens And Kit Combos! Expires 07/22 Fujifilm X-Pro2 Mirrorless Camera: Add the lens you want to the bundle and Save $300 Add XF 35mm F/2 R WR LENS - $1,799.90 Add 23mm XF Lens - $1,849.90 Add XF50 mm F/2 R WR LENS - $1,849.90...
  25. Amin

    Fuji Threads in this subforum should be titled manufacturer first, then focal length, then other info

    The purpose of this forum is to have a single image sample thread for each lens. Threads in this forum are sorted alphabetically by manufacturer and focal length and should be titled using the format "Manufacturer | Focal length | f-stop | Additional information" even if their name is usually...
  26. Amin

    Film Option added to ignore specific subforums in unread/recent post links

    There is now an option to ignore certain subforums when viewing unread and recent posts using the links from the navigation bar. The default now includes Buy & Sell threads since you have the option to remove that forum on your own. This setting does not affect the list of threads on the...
  27. Amin

    Feedback Option added to ignore specific subforums in unread/recent post links

    There is now an option to ignore certain subforums when viewing unread and recent posts using the links from the navigation bar. The default now includes Buy & Sell threads since you have the option to remove that forum on your own. This setting does not affect the list of threads on the...
  28. Amin

    Leica Option added to ignore specific subforums in unread/recent post links

    There is now an option to ignore certain subforums when viewing unread and recent posts using the links from the navigation bar. The default now includes Buy & Sell threads since you have the option to remove that forum on your own. This setting does not affect the list of threads on the...
  29. Amin

    Fuji Option added to ignore specific subforums in unread/recent post links

    There is now an option to ignore certain subforums when viewing unread and recent posts using the links from the navigation bar. The default now includes Buy & Sell threads since you have the option to remove that forum on your own. This setting does not affect the list of threads on the...
  30. Amin

    Film 'Medium Theme' added to forum style selector

    Up until now, we've had a Light Theme and a Dark Theme. I just added a Medium Theme for those who want something in between.
  31. Amin

    Feedback 'Medium Theme' added to forum style selector

    Up until now, we've had a Light Theme and a Dark Theme. I just added a Medium Theme and made it the default. To change site themes, use the drop down menu on the bottom left corner of any page.
  32. Amin

    'Medium Theme' added to forum style selector

    Up until now, we've had a Light Theme and a Dark Theme. I just added a Medium Theme and made it the default. To change site themes, use the drop down menu on the bottom left corner of any page.
  33. Amin

    Fuji 'Medium Theme' added to forum style selector

    Up until now, we've had a Light Theme and a Dark Theme. I just added a Medium Theme and made it the default. To change site themes, use the drop down menu on the bottom left corner of any page.
  34. Amin

    Fuji Ad viewing now optional for all members

    Up until now, ads have been disabled for subscribing members, members who attest to using our affiliate links (honor system), and members who have posted 20 times in the past 30 days. I realize that there are likely some members who don't fall into any of those categories but strongly dislike...
  35. Amin

    Leica Ad viewing now optional for all members

    Up until now, ads have been disabled for subscribing members, members who attest to using our affiliate links (honor system), and members who have posted 20 times in the past 30 days. I realize that there are likely some members who don't fall into any of those categories but strongly dislike...
  36. Amin

    Feedback Ad viewing now optional for all members

    Up until now, ads have been disabled for subscribing members, members who attest to using our affiliate links (honor system), and members who have posted 20 times in the past 30 days. I realize that there are likely some members who don't fall into any of those categories but strongly dislike...
  37. Amin

    Film How to Post Images in Forum Threads

    The easiest method, which works from any device: 1) Either drag the image(s) to your message or use the "Upload a Photo" button to select your image(s). 2) Use the appropriate "Click Here to Insert Image into Post" depending on whether you want to insert all images or one image into your...
  38. Amin

    Announcement Possible site security breach related to Cloudflare

    Our site was one of many thousands of sites using Cloudflare, which recently disclosed a serious security breach that Cloudflare is suggesting affected a very small percentage of their sites. More information here: Incident report on memory leak caused by Cloudflare parser bug Everything You...
  39. Amin

    Announcement Possible site security breach related to Cloudflare

    Our site was one of many thousands of sites using Cloudflare, which recently disclosed a serious security breach that Cloudflare is suggesting affected a very small percentage of their sites. More information here: Incident report on memory leak caused by Cloudflare parser bug Everything You...
  40. Amin

    Announcement Possible site security breach related to Cloudflare

    Our site was one of many thousands of sites using Cloudflare, which recently disclosed a serious security breach that Cloudflare is suggesting affected a very small percentage of their sites. More information here: Incident report on memory leak caused by Cloudflare parser bug Everything You...
  41. Amin

    Possible site security breach related to Cloudflare

    Our site was one of many thousands of sites using Cloudflare, which recently disclosed a serious security breach that Cloudflare is suggesting affected a very small percentage of their sites. More information here: Incident report on memory leak caused by Cloudflare parser bug Everything You...
  42. Amin

    Fuji Expiring Fuji Deals from B&H

    B&H just emailed me about these deals, ending soon: FUJIFILM PROMOTION - EXPIRING 2/18/17 IR UP TO $330 Fujifilm X-T2 Mirrorless Digital | B&H Photo Video - Grid View
  43. Amin

    Leica Adorama: Save $2,000 on Select Leica Lenses When Purchasing With Camera

    Just received this from our Adorama rep: Hi Amin, From now through March 31st save $2,000 when ordering select Leica Cameras together with Select Leica Lenses. All below ship free Instructions: Add any of the three Leica Cameras below to your cart. After adding the camera to your cart...
  44. Amin

    Fuji Site App Disabled Until Feb 1 + other updates

    Our site app developer decided to take the app down until Feb 1 due to an issue basically preventing his ads from showing. Those ads take the form of sponsored thread listings which show up in one particular view only called "What's New", and I had the apps configured not to show that view...
  45. Amin

    Site App Disabled Until Feb 1 + other updates

    Our site app developer decided to take the app down until Feb 1 due to an issue basically preventing his ads from showing. Those ads take the form of sponsored thread listings which show up in one particular view only called "What's New", and I had the apps configured not to show that view...
  46. Amin

    Feedback Site App Disabled Until Feb 1 + other updates

    Our site app developer decided to take the app down until Feb 1 due to an issue basically preventing his ads from showing. Those ads take the form of sponsored thread listings which show up in one particular view only called "What's New", and I had the apps configured not to show that view...
  47. Amin

    Film Site App disabled

    Unfortunately I have to disable the site app due to cost. Sorry for any inconvenience. The mobile website has the same functionality except for notifications, and you can set up free Pushbullet notifications here: https://www.foreverfilm.org/account/external-accounts
  48. Amin

    Fuji Security breach disclosure: Members logged in as other members

    Earlier today, I was trying to set up fastcgi caching for guest visitors to see pages more quickly. See: XenForo Forum with Nginx fastcgi_cache full page guest caching Somehow that resulted in some members here at FujiXspot and also at another site (TalkEmount) to be briefly logged in as other...
  49. Amin

    Feedback New forum option - limit images to 800px

    I just set up a new forum option that lets you limit the size at which images display in the forums to about 800px maximum. This reduces file sizes and thus speeds up the forums if you have a slow connection. It can also save some expense for those on a limited data plan. In addition...
  50. Amin

    Fuji New forum option - limit images to 800px

    I just set up a new forum option that lets you limit the size at which images display in the forums to about 800px maximum. This reduces file sizes and thus speeds up the forums if you have a slow connection. It can also save some expense for those on a limited data plan. In addition...
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