wiskerke Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 The VII (2019) does away with the limit on video capture. The VI (2018) was the first with a 24-200mm equivalent lens. all side by side wim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 2 hours ago, wiskerke said: The VII (2019) does away with the limit on video capture. The VI (2018) was the first with a 24-200mm equivalent lens. all side by side wim Wow. There is a version VII now. I'm really falling behind... Is the first version of the RX100 the only one with sweep panorama? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiskerke Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 (edited) 19 minutes ago, John Mitchell said: Wow. There is a version VII now. I'm really falling behind... Is the first version of the RX100 the only one with sweep panorama? I have no idea. I have not used that since my first digital Ixus. Where in all those menu tabs would that be? It turns out it's in full view right there on the mode dial. And all my 4 RX's have it. wim edit: and this is what I did with it then: der Körperteil im Zeitalter seiner technischen Reproduzierbarkeit explanation on my ancient website here. Edited May 21, 2020 by wiskerke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 7 hours ago, John Mitchell said: You must have quite a collection of RX100's by now. What attracted you to the V? Isn't there even a VI now? I have 2, John. And the 100/6 is jammed. Both the 100/6 and 100/V have the improved autofocus. I gave my 100/3 to a friend a year ago. I've come to feel that these little Sonys are the best I can do for Alamy editorial stock. I also have an a6000, like you, and an RX10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 10 hours ago, Ed Rooney said: I have 2, John. And the 100/6 is jammed. Both the 100/6 and 100/V have the improved autofocus. I gave my 100/3 to a friend a year ago. I've come to feel that these little Sonys are the best I can do for Alamy editorial stock. I also have an a6000, like you, and an RX10. It sounds as if the little wonders are serving you well. It's taking me awhile to jump on the bandwagon, but I've started saving up for 100/XIV, which should be out in a month or two. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Back on the garden we've had no real rain for a couple of months and I'm having to water all of the crops. Somewhere in the garage is our lawn sprinkler, that could be used on the potato patch, but it's buried under layers of junk. I suspect that our allotment water bill will be significant. Could use some instruction on how do a rain dance, praying for rain has had no noticeable effect. Can't recall a late spring as dry as this. I guess that there is a stock photo opportunity here somewhere, but I tend to water the crops when the garden is in shade so a challenging subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thyrsis Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 3 hours ago, Bryan said: Back on the garden we've had no real rain for a couple of months and I'm having to water all of the crops. Somewhere in the garage is our lawn sprinkler, that could be used on the potato patch, but it's buried under layers of junk. I suspect that our allotment water bill will be significant. Could use some instruction on how do a rain dance, praying for rain has had no noticeable effect. Can't recall a late spring as dry as this. I guess that there is a stock photo opportunity here somewhere, but I tend to water the crops when the garden is in shade so a challenging subject. We’re having to water daily and now that all 7 water butts and two tanks are empty we’re having to use the hosepipes. The money we save growing our own veg is going to end up in the pockets of Thames Water!! And we’re also watering the ground around the front of the house to prevent movement as we’re on clay and it dries out in a drought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Thyrsis said: We’re having to water daily and now that all 7 water butts and two tanks are empty we’re having to use the hosepipes. The money we save growing our own veg is going to end up in the pockets of Thames Water!! And we’re also watering the ground around the front of the house to prevent movement as we’re on clay and it dries out in a drought. We have 6 rainwater butts at the house and most are now less than half full, and they just supply the greenhouse, some hanging baskets and flowers, but no opportunity to gather rainwater at the allotment. Also using bath water for the flowers while I had to resort to do some topping up of our garden pond with tap water, don't want to lose the frogs. Mowing with the cuttings returned to the lawn. Worrying times.... Edited May 28, 2020 by Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thyrsis Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Bryan said: We have 6 rainwater butts at the house and most are now less than half full, and they just supply the greenhouse, some hanging baskets and flowers, but no opportunity to gather rainwater at the allotment. Also using bath water for the flowers while I had to resort to do some topping up of our garden pond with tap water, don't want to lose the frogs. Mowing with the cuttings returned to the lawn. Worrying times.... We have two tanks like these ones, connected to normal water butts to take the overflow. Might be a while until they’re full again! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Standfast Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 I think this chap was having waaay to much fun... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty LaRue Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 When I moved to this house, I realized it has an in-ground sprinkler system connected to free well water. I’m on clay soil, also, and have a fescue lawn which requires more water than the Bermuda grass I had in Oklahoma. I do have to pay electricity to run the pump while the system runs. We’re lucky to have had enough rain in May that I think I’ve only watered twice. It’s beginning to get in the 80s now, and sunny, so I’ll be watering more. Upside is I heard my tomato plants muttering to each other about those strange warming rays falling on their leaves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 12 hours ago, Betty LaRue said: When I moved to this house, I realized it has an in-ground sprinkler system connected to free well water. I’m on clay soil, also, and have a fescue lawn which requires more water than the Bermuda grass I had in Oklahoma. I do have to pay electricity to run the pump while the system runs. We’re lucky to have had enough rain in May that I think I’ve only watered twice. It’s beginning to get in the 80s now, and sunny, so I’ll be watering more. Upside is I heard my tomato plants muttering to each other about those strange warming rays falling on their leaves. Useful to have a free source of water Betty, our supply is metered so we try to be economical with it. I don't normally water grass, the one benefit of the drought is that the lawn grows more slowly and requires less mowing. I have found that even if it all turns brown, green will be restored as soon as we get significant rain, although I appreciate you are living with a very different climate and that might not work for you. Our long term weather forecast is for showers, but another dry week lies ahead. Last year June was both cold and very wet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thyrsis Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 I made pizzas....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Thyrsis said: I made pizzas....... I've become a bit of a pizza god as well but yesterday tried the pseudo-Neapolitano "searing hot frying pan followed by hot grill" schtick and it worked quite well. You get a crispier base than doing it on a plate. I could fancy one of yours though. Edited May 30, 2020 by spacecadet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thyrsis Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 (edited) 42 minutes ago, spacecadet said: I've become a bit of a pizza god as well but yesterday tried the pseudo-Neapolitano "searing hot frying pan followed by hot grill" schtick and it worked quite well. You get a crispier base than doing it on a plate. I could fancy one of yours though. My son is the best pizza maker. Perfect dough and a portable outdoor pizza oven! Edited May 30, 2020 by Thyrsis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 Wow, I'm impressed, Pizza Guys. Rudy's on Castle Street has opened for takeaway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 On 30/05/2020 at 17:00, spacecadet said: I've become a bit of a pizza god as well but yesterday tried the pseudo-Neapolitano "searing hot frying pan followed by hot grill" schtick and it worked quite well. You get a crispier base than doing it on a plate. I could fancy one of yours though. I could do with some lessons on pizza making, tried using a stone slab inside the gas oven at high temp but struggle to get a crispy base, while they often have a yeasty taste. My wife doesn't rate my pizzas, she reckons shop bought are better (although I disagree). Possibly piling too much stuff on the top, preventing the base from cooking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Eccentric gardening, I've planted a row of oriental poppies outside my allotment, they look great for a couple of weeks, but then ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted June 1, 2020 Author Share Posted June 1, 2020 Here in Liverpool, City Centre, even John Lennon is wearing a mask. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 2 hours ago, Bryan said: Possibly piling too much stuff on the top, preventing the base from cooking? Could be- try a slightly hotter oven?. It helps if it's well risen- a whole 24 hours- not sure but that might deal with the yeastiness as well. But the searing hot heavy frying pan/hot grill combo does work if you can manange not to burn it. The technique was in the Times on May 23rd. I tried the authentic pressing-out of the base method but it stuck to the table so I just rolled it as usual. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 3 hours ago, Bryan said: Eccentric gardening, I've planted a row of oriental poppies outside my allotment, they look great for a couple of weeks, but then ...... At least you should be able to find it quickly in the dark.😀 Allan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thyrsis Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 6 hours ago, spacecadet said: Could be- try a slightly hotter oven?. It helps if it's well risen- a whole 24 hours- not sure but that might deal with the yeastiness as well. But the searing hot heavy frying pan/hot grill combo does work if you can manange not to burn it. The technique was in the Times on May 23rd. I tried the authentic pressing-out of the base method but it stuck to the table so I just rolled it as usual. Very hot oven and preheated baking tray. Base rolled out very thin and not too much passata! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 9 hours ago, spacecadet said: Could be- try a slightly hotter oven?. It helps if it's well risen- a whole 24 hours- not sure but that might deal with the yeastiness as well. But the searing hot heavy frying pan/hot grill combo does work if you can manange not to burn it. The technique was in the Times on May 23rd. I tried the authentic pressing-out of the base method but it stuck to the table so I just rolled it as usual. 3 hours ago, Thyrsis said: Very hot oven and preheated baking tray. Base rolled out very thin and not too much passata! Thanks for the responses. I've unearthed the Times article and had a read. Seems feasible, certainly worth a try. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty LaRue Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 17 hours ago, Bryan said: I could do with some lessons on pizza making, tried using a stone slab inside the gas oven at high temp but struggle to get a crispy base, while they often have a yeasty taste. My wife doesn't rate my pizzas, she reckons shop bought are better (although I disagree). Possibly piling too much stuff on the top, preventing the base from cooking? It depends on what you’re piling on, Bryan. If you’re are doing veggies that have a lot of water content, that could be the problem. For instance, I prefer to stir fry mushrooms in a tiny bit of butter, slowly, and allow them to release their juices, drain then blot before putting them on a pizza. I would think squash would have a high water content. I’ve not made a pizza in ages, but liked pork sausage that I precooked and chopped up, pepperoni, mushrooms and cheese, of course. I like sliced black olives, too. Betty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Ventura Posted June 2, 2020 Share Posted June 2, 2020 I have been told by my Italian relatives that I make a pretty decent pizza....I think they were just being nice but I'll take it. I used to use a pizza stone but switched to a pizza pan with holes in it. It gives me a crispier crust. The holes allow the heat to pass through nicely and cook the underside better. As Betty said, you do have to be careful how much water content the toppings have. My fave homemade pizza is just a layer of shredded Mozzarella, then goat cheese like a good chevre and sliced mushrooms. I love to drizzle a little truffle oil, tho it is expensive. I also brush some olive oil around the edge of the pizza to help it brown nicely. The pans look like these. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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