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QTR Stop | Carbon Black

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Very first impressions of the Holosun LS321G:

Haven’t actually shot with it yet, so take everything for what you will. Just first impressions from handling, mounting, and fiddling with it.

Very tall. Sits high off the rail, almost-but-not-quite obstructing the irons. This is good and bad, it’s fairly narrow which allows me to mount my light in my preferred ~1-2 o’clock position. It only just clears, but the Cloud Defensive Rein is a big light, a 3/600 scout body would have more clearance.

Laser and IR projector are all grouped and slaved together, which is nice. Makes zeroing easier since it can be done in daylight. There’s a focus knob for the illuminator on the rear of the body, which is a nice location. The selector knob sucks, it’s stiff and squishy simultaneously, difficult to adjust quickly and with a weak detent, so it’s harder to tell when you’re flipping through settings in the dark.

The fire button is great. Fenced, textured, stiff and tactile. Shockingly good, which is funny because the included tape switch is dogshit. Squishy and cheap and bad. Will be replacing with a Unity Hotbutton soon. The fire button is on the left side, so it’s definitely more intended for right handed shooters, although I can reach it when swapped, even though it’s around my light. I’m 6’5” with proportionally big hands though, so take that with a grain of salt.

Haven’t zeroed it yet, so i can’t speak to the adjustment turrets. Everything I’ve read online indicates it’s fairly robust and holds zero without too much issue, but again no first hand experience.

The illumination is solid for a civie legal laser, and clearly illuminated out on a dark, cloudy night about 100 yards up my driveway. Focus and ambient conditions obviously will impact this.

Overall it seems like a solid unit for the price, and will likely have a permanent home on a backup rifle or my MP5. It’ll do for now on this rifle, although I think I’ll still be hunting for another option long term.

TLDR pros - built well, great fire button, slaved vis/ir/illum, form factor

Cons - form factor, squishy controls, lousy mount, it’s a Holosun

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                   Insertion will be at 2200 local standard time with departure from passing container ship via zodiac watercraft. This will be a 72 hour mission. Team will cut engine once one mile out and then paddle to the north side of the island near “Pole Point” and come ashore setting up security and hiding the boat. Current estimates have local population at 30-60 people. Local infrastructure is wooden palm huts and sheltered pits into the ground. Local vegetation is thick single and double canopy jungle. Elevation is generally flat. with the highest point being 98 meters above sea level. 

Team will recon the area just off the coast with a FLIR equipped drone to locate the local inhabitants. Team will then move into potion around the camp and attempt to locate the hostages, spending the next 24-36 hours gathering intelligence on movements and routines. The night of the third day if required intel levels are met, team will strike when there are the least amount of population awake, dispatching sentry’s with distance suppressed fire and retrieving the bodies if possible. Entry will be quick and quiet, only shooting if absolutely necessary. Non-lethal and diversion devices are to be used in a emergency capacity if team is compromised. Once HVTs are grabbed, team will extract to the zodiac and meet up with another passing container ship as scheduled. 

             Four man fire team with a team leader. All team members minus one will have LWRC IC-PSD with 10.5 .300BLK barrels installed. Geissle Super Select Fire triggers and SilencerCo Omega suppressors. Steiner DBAL-L2 LADs, Surefire M600 scouts with IR filters, and Aimpoint Micro T2s will also be installed. Magazines will be 40 round Magpul PMAGs in a coupler for 80 rounds on tap. Gorilla Ammunition’s Silverback subsonic 205 grain will be what is loaded into the gun and the two additional magazines worn on the belt-line. Sidearms will be Sig Sauer MK25s with 20 round Mec-Gar magazines loaded with Hornady 135 Flexlok Plus-P 9x19mm worn in Safariland ALS with a Surefire X300U attached. Only one pistol magazine will be carried and used as a last resort.

            Last remaining member will have a SCAR17 suppressed with the same Omega suppressor. Hornady 164 grain TAP .308 Winchester ammunition in 20 round magazines. ATN Day/Thermal optic with Steiner DBAL for IR designation. Harris Bipod as well as a 45 degree RMR for close in work.

         Team members will all wear US Armor level 3 stab vests and Ops-Core non-ballistic helmets. Helmets will be carrying PVS7 NODs, Streamlight IR lights, go-pro cameras, and M2000 strobes on the back. Multicam Tropic Crye pants/assault shirts will be worn with Solomon Forces GTX boots. HSGI battlebelts/suspenders will be worn to carry first line equipment. This includes two additional 40 round PMAGS, one RAT-5 knife, OMEGA-9suppressor for the MK25, IFAK, dump pouch, two M84 flashbang grenades, one M18 smoke grenade and specialty ammunition (either 12 guage shotshells or 40mm non-leathal grenades).

           Special purpose weapons include two Benelli M1014 Short Barrel 12 Gauge Shotguns for breaching/diversion/CQC and two M320 General Purpose Grenade Launcher for breaching/diversion.

            Fieldpacks will be Mystery Ranch Mountain Rucks loaded for a five day mission to give team extra capability incase HVTs are unable to located the first night or the situation turns south and extraction ship doesn’t arrive.

            Food will consist of MREs and cold-water dehydrated meals such as Mountain-House’s chicken salad or granola with blueberries. Individual snack items such clif-bars/power bars will be left up to individual discretion. 10 liters of water will be carried by each member in two 3 liter bladders and four 1 liter bottles.

     Additional clothing will be polypro silkskin base layers, four pairs of smartwool light crew hiker socks, two pairs of ex-officio boxers, shemagh, nomex flight gloves, multicam poncho, boonie hat, and a Mutlicam Tropic blouse. 

           Other individual equipment consists of various survival and mission equipment in various pouches/sacks. This includes, paracord, trip-wire, 100mph tape, electrical tape, zip-ties, extra batteries, weapons cleaning kits, binoculars, additional medical supplies (TQs/Quickclot/izzy bandages) signal mirror, VS17 signal panel, signal mirror, USGI casualty blanket, Kifaru Woobie, bug spray, bug netting, personal and field communications, GPS, multi-tool, knife sharpener, pen flare kit, wet suit, and emergency survival equipment.

Mission will be fast and light, minimize casualties and our presence on the island. 

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RSI Comm-Link: Q&A: Tumbril Cyclone

Q&A: Tumbril Cyclone

Greetings Citizens!

Since the introduction of the Hull Series back in April 2015, every new concept ship reveal has had an accompanying Q&A post, where we spend a couple days collecting questions from you, pass those on to the relevant ship designer, and provide you the best answers we have available at that time.

With the addition of Spectrum earlier this year, we can now allow you to add your vote to the questions you most want to see answered. The questions included below are a combination of those that received the most votes, similar questions that were merged into a single instance, and those we felt we could comfortably answer at this stage in the Tumbril Cyclone’s life.

As the Cyclone is only in concept stage, there are still some unanswered questions we’re currently pursuing in development. As the game continues to be fleshed out, those missing answers will be determined and implemented. While it will still be some time before we see the Tumbril Cyclone in game, we hope you’re as excited as we are as the game expands with the addition of another ground-based vehicle to the Star Citizen universe.

As always, a special thanks to Stephen Hosmer, Ben Lesnick and Steven Kam for their help in answering your questions.

Let’s get to it. -DL

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What ships will the Tumbril Cyclone fit into?

The concept model is currently sitting at 5.71m x 3.25m x 2.26m, but as with everything in Star Citizen, its size is subject to change as it is built out and implemented in game. At present, this makes the Cyclone smaller than an Ursa Rover but larger than a Dragonfly or Nox. Our current intention is that anything that fits an Ursa will fit the Cyclone, including the Constellation. For ships like the Cutlass and Freelancer, it may technically fit in their cargo bays, but because the ramps are tapered, a Cyclone would likely not be able to load up into it.

Are the Cyclone variants “modular?” Can we just swap the boxes out on the base model to make the variants?

While this system is not currently available in game, it is something we’re interested in exploring once that time comes. When the Cyclone is added to the game, we expect them to function as variants for the time being.

How much cargo can it carry?

Currently, the base version of the Cyclone is set to carry 1 SCU of cargo.

What can be picked up by the Cyclone RN’s scanner? People? Buildings? Derelicts? Loot? Ships?

As with all scanner systems in the game, it will pick up anything with a detectable signature, such as IR or EM. The difficulty of picking up that signal will depend on the item’s output and your equipment. It wouldn’t tell you if there’s a derelict or loot around the corner, but it should be able to tell you that there’s a large structure in the distance and it’s up to you to decide if you want to go check it out.

That said, the RN’s upgraded radar system will have a longer range and better detection capabilities than the standard Cyclone, along with data banks to store a larger amount of scanned data to help with the mapping of a planet’s surface.

How fast can the Cyclone and its variants go and how do they compare to the Ursa and Lynx rovers in terms of speed and acceleration?

We don’t have specific numbers yet, as the Cyclone is still in concept, and this will come with game balance and tuning, but it should be faster in speed and acceleration than the Ursa. We’re aiming for it to be about twice as fast as an Ursa and the RC version will be even faster than that when boosting.

Will it launch with 3.0?

The Cyclone will not launch with 3.0. Backers with a Cyclone on their account will receive an Ursa loner vehicle until the buggies are completed in a future 3.x patch.

Can a Cyclone end up on its side or roof? If so, how do we right the vehicle post-accident?

The Cyclone features jump-jet thrusters meant to stabilize the vehicle when it becomes airborne. These will attempt to correct any deviation in the vehicle and provide a softer landing. Despite this, it is possible that your Cyclone could find itself flipped, turned upside down. Should this happen, we recommend you take a minute to sit right there, tell everyone how you became the prince of a town called Bel-Air… and then get out and lift.

Is more protection for the exposed driver being considered for the combat versions, or will a cockpit shot be a one-hit kill?

The Cyclone is equipped with vehicle shields to protect the occupants from enemy fire. More info on these shields will come when the Cyclone is implemented in game.

What are the pros and cons of the Cyclone compared to other land vehicles when it comes to terrain, handling, speed, utility, and combat?

The Cyclone is meant to be in the middle of the road between the Ursa and the Nox. The Ursa is slow and sturdy, and the Nox is fast but less rugged. The Cyclone aims to strike a favorable balance with a tough vehicle that also can’t be discounted in the speed department.

Additionally, it should handle most any terrain using its articulated treads to increase its grip. The Cyclone has four-wheel steering which gives it better stability while maneuvering at high speeds and a decreased turning radius at low speeds. Of course, its utility and combat effectiveness will depend on the skill of the driver, and the version you bring with you.

Will the co-pilot of the cyclone be able to shoot their personal weapons while seated?

This is functionality we intend to add to the game. We have no ETA for this feature at this time.

Is the Cyclone protected by a shield?

Yes. Details on the shield are included in a previous answer.

Can the Cyclone pull a trailer?

Currently there are no plans to implement trailers in the game. If this changes in the future, the Cyclone would be an appropriate candidate for hauling one around.

Can we re-arm missiles in Anti-Aircraft variants in field conditions?

The missile racks are the same racks already in use on ships and thus would need to be re-armed in the same way. We’ll have more details on how that functionality will work when the time comes.

Can the hubs inside the wheels move from the bottom we’ve seen in pictures to the top to give more ground clearance?

Unfortunately, no. At present, we have no plans to add any functionality like this, but the articulated treads can be deployed to increase traction at the cost of speed.

The Cyclone being a wheeled vehicle and all, will it have less of a detectable sig vs. a hover bike like a Dragonfly or Nox?

The Cyclone uses similar Vehicle-class parts as the Dragonfly and Nox, making its EM signature very similar, while it’s IR signature should be significantly reduced as it is not equipped with as many thrusters and Grav-Levs that can run hot if not managed properly. Then again, if you’re racing around and pushing the Cyclone to its limits, you may get noticed.

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CYC

The baseline model of the Cyclone features an open flatbed in the back where cargo pieces can be safely secured and transported, making it a perfect transport for homesteads or as a short-range vehicle for planetary deliveries.

CYC-TR

Designed for militia and security use, the Cyclone TR module features upgraded armor and a single Human-operated turret capable of mounting a Size 1 weapon and a responsive 360° field of fire.

CYC-RC

For those who like to push the limits of speed, the Cyclone RC features a modified intake system to allow for controlled bursts of speed as well as tools to customize handling.

CYC-RN

Stay mobile and aware with the Cyclone RN. This light reconnaissance vehicle is the perfect solution for scouting runs, providing fast and detailed scans of terrain as well as beacon placement.

CYC-AA

A battlefield equalizer, the Cyclone AA comes equipped with a surface-to-air missile and countermeasure package to provide cover for ground troops against airborne targets.

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I have been a photography hobbyist for a while and for some reason, I have resisted investing on a filter system for a long time. I keep saying to myself that I only shoot landscape occasionally, I travel to the beach only once a year so seascape shots are also rare for me and more importantly, I kept saying to myself that a filter system (the good ones) are expensive.

But more and more I noticed that when the opportunity for me to shoot landscapes or seascapes presents itself, I often go home with results that are “just nice” but never really “good or great”. I was never completely happy with my shots. I also had to spend a lot time editing them specially when the shot involves a wide spectrum of natural light conditions in a single frame. Sure, I can always stack several exposures together to balance thing out but being the lazy photographer that I am; I said to myself that there must be an easier and better way to do it.

Since it is summer and I am travelling with my in-laws for our annual trip to the beach, I decided that this might be the best time for me to pull the trigger and get myself a filter system in anticipation to the seascapes I might be able to capture. I had no idea whatsoever about filter system although brands like Lee, Formatt-Hitech, Cokin are familiar to me as I get to read about them or hear them from landscape photographers. As I did my research, I came upon a review made by my cousin-in-law and landscape photographer extraordinaire – Patrick Marson Ong (https://www.patrickmarsonong.com) about a brand named Nisi and its V5 Pro system.

Nisi is a totally unfamiliar name to me but I was really impressed with what I read and the results that I saw from Patrick’s photos. The Nisi system is not cheap, and some friends were recommending cheaper options but I said to myself, if I am to invest in this then I might as well, spend a bit more now on a system that will stay with me for a long time. Because I believe in the saying that it is not quality that is expensive but the lack of quality. If I buy a cheap brand now, I am pretty sure that not long from now, I will be unhappy with it and will want to upgrade which will mean added cost and a loss for me as I have to sell the cheaper system.  So I got myself the starter kit, which has everything that I need to get me going along my way.

The Nisi V5 Pro Starter Kit comes in a box that contains the following:

NiSi Filters V5 PRO Filter Holder System Kit

NiSi Filters 100mm All in One Case

NiSi Filters Glass 100x150mm Multi-coated Soft 0.9 (3-stop) Graduated ND Filter

NiSi Filters Glass 100x100mm Nano Multi-coated IR ND 1.8 (6-stop) ND Filter

NiSi Filters Glass 100x100mm Nano Multi-coated IR ND 3.0 (10-stop) ND Filter

NiSi Filters Protective Lens Cap for V5

NiSi Filter Cleaning Cloth, Air Blower, and Square Cleaning Eraser

So I took with me my Fuji X-Pro 2,  Fuji 16-55mm f/2.8, Samyang 12mm f/2.0 lenses, Sirui T-025x travel tripod along with the filter system which I transfered into a Lowepro S&F Filter pouch (which Patrick, being the swell guy that he is, gave to me for free. He even had it Grab Delivered to me just in time for my trip) and my Sony RX100M4 (back up camera). All these fit in the Peak Design 13″ Everyday Messenger Bag.

This year we travelled once more to Zambales, Central Luzon with my in-laws for a 3 days vacation. We tried out a new place called Sambali Beach Farm. It is located in Botolan, Zambales that is a 5-hour trip by car from the place where I live.

Sambali Beach Farm (https://www.facebook.com/SambaliBeachFarm/?rf=470783709739746) is an 8-hectare property which contains a main beach house, a gazebo and an organic farm located right along the shores of West Philippine Sea  (South China Sea). It features a spacious beach house fronting the West Philippine Sea (formerly China Sea), set amidst an 8-hectare property with an organic vegetable farm, and nearby a Catholic hermitage and chapel, and a minor seminary. The house is made of native “sawali” material and Philippine hardwood but has the comforts of a city house. (Source: Sambali Beach Farm AirBnB listing). The Gazebo contains 8 beds and that was where my family (all 6 of us) stayed.  The beach is a 2-minute walk from the farm and is really quiet and clean. The water of the beach is warm and one of the clearer and cleaner water I’ve experienced on a beach in Zambales. The sand, while not white, was really soft and powdery.  Gentle waves lapped the shore and makes for a really relaxing experience.  The staffs there were attentive and provided us chairs, shade and snacks while we were on the beach. All our meals prepared by them -from the veggies, to the pork and chicken dish – were fresh, organic and from the farm. The place was really nice, the only thing I wish was for a swimming pool to provide an alternative hang out place at night when it is too dark to go to the beach.

The Gazebo

Inside the Gazebo

Sony RX100M4

Sony RX100m4

Sony RX100m4

Sony RX100m4

Sony RX100m4

Sony RX100m4

Sony RX100m4

Now onto the photos I took with the Nisi V5 Pro Filter system. I tried it both with the Samyang 12mm f/2 and the Fuji 16-55mm f/2.8. We arrived at Sambali Beach Farm around 3pm and after settling down and going to our respective rooms, I wanted to scout the place and look for place of interest where I can shoot. So I immediately installed the filters on the Samyang 12mm and it was a “learn-as-I-go” process. I really had no idea what the rules were or how the proper process was so I just experimented with it. I set my camera to shoot RAW and I started clicking away in manual mode.  The system itself is pretty straightforward and easy to use. The CPL can be mounted flush onto the 82mm main adaptor and does not interfere with the installation of the square filters. There is an ingenious design in the filter holder that allows the CPL to be rotated  (via the tiny wheels on the adaptor), without removing the other filters. The filters slide in and out easily but securely via the rubber gaskets in the sides of the holder. The only thing one needs to take note of is that the holder itself is bigger than the 100mm filters so when you stack them together, you can’t remove the 1st one (nearest the lens) without removing the others first, so careful consideration should be made as to which filter goes in first when stacking them.  Other than this, I felt completely secure that the filters won’t fall off at anytime when installed in the holder. The filter holder and all the adaptors are made up of aluminum. It is quite lightweight but very well made and feels like it can stand the rigors of use and time.

During the 1st day I was a bit crestfallen because the beach was what we will describe as a great place for swimming but not so great for taking photos with. There were no dramatic features or formations there for me to shoot so I just satisfied myself with trying out long exposure shots of the beach from late afternoon to sunset. Trying out what works and what doesn’t. These are my 1st day photos. It was really all experimentations and a learning process for me. I am happy to report that post processing these photos was relatively easy because as Patrick had stated in his review, this system adds no perceivable color casts to the images. This makes it a breeze to post process, as all I had to focus on were exposure corrections, leveling crooked horizon on several shots and some minor curve adjustments. After taking these shots, I resigned myself to be spending more time soaking in the beach for the next day and a half since as I’ve said, there were no dramatic formations for me to shoot and I do not want to take the same shots of the same spots all over again.

Testing the Nisi V5 Pro Starter Set Filters. 1st time for me to use these type of filters. Hope I can capture something nice in my short 3-day summer family vacation with my in-laws at Sambali Beach Farm, Zambales

Testing the Nisi V5 Pro Starter Set Filters. 1st time for me to use these type of filters. Hope I can capture something nice in my short 3-day summer family vacation with my in-laws at Sambali Beach Farm, Zambales

Testing the Nisi V5 Pro Starter Set Filters. 1st time for me to use these type of filters. Hope I can capture something nice in my short 3-day summer family vacation with my in-laws at Sambali Beach Farm, Zambales

Testing the Nisi V5 Pro Starter Set Filters. 1st time for me to use these type of filters. Hope I can capture something nice in my short 3-day summer family vacation with my in-laws at Sambali Beach Farm, Zambales

Testing the Nisi V5 Pro Starter Set Filters. 1st time for me to use these type of filters. Hope I can capture something nice in my short 3-day summer family vacation with my in-laws at Sambali Beach Farm, Zambales

Testing the Nisi V5 Pro Starter Set Filters. 1st time for me to use these type of filters. Hope I can capture something nice in my short 3-day summer family vacation with my in-laws at Sambali Beach Farm, Zambales

Testing the Nisi V5 Pro Starter Set Filters. 1st time for me to use these type of filters. Hope I can capture something nice in my short 3-day summer family vacation with my in-laws at Sambali Beach Farm, Zambales

Testing the Nisi V5 Pro Starter Set Filters. 1st time for me to use these type of filters. Hope I can capture something nice in my short 3-day summer family vacation with my in-laws at Sambali Beach Farm, Zambales

Testing the Nisi V5 Pro Starter Set Filters. 1st time for me to use these type of filters. Hope I can capture something nice in my short 3-day summer family vacation with my in-laws at Sambali Beach Farm, Zambales

Testing the Nisi V5 Pro Starter Set Filters. 1st time for me to use these type of filters. Hope I can capture something nice in my short 3-day summer family vacation with my in-laws at Sambali Beach Farm, Zambales

Testing the Nisi V5 Pro Starter Set Filters. 1st time for me to use these type of filters. Hope I can capture something nice in my short 3-day summer family vacation with my in-laws at Sambali Beach Farm, Zambales

Testing the Nisi V5 Pro Starter Set Filters. 1st time for me to use these type of filters. Hope I can capture something nice in my short 3-day summer family vacation with my in-laws at Sambali Beach Farm, Zambales

Testing the Nisi V5 Pro Starter Set Filters. 1st time for me to use these type of filters. Hope I can capture something nice in my short 3-day summer family vacation with my in-laws at Sambali Beach Farm, Zambales

Testing the Nisi V5 Pro Starter Set Filters. 1st time for me to use these type of filters. Hope I can capture something nice in my short 3-day summer family vacation with my in-laws at Sambali Beach Farm, Zambales

Testing the Nisi V5 Pro Starter Set Filters. 1st time for me to use these type of filters. Hope I can capture something nice in my short 3-day summer family vacation with my in-laws at Sambali Beach Farm, Zambales

Testing the Nisi V5 Pro Starter Set Filters. 1st time for me to use these type of filters. Hope I can capture something nice in my short 3-day summer family vacation with my in-laws at Sambali Beach Farm, Zambales

During breakfast on the next day, my brother-in-law Alex, who seems to be more amphibian than terran as he loves to be in the water, said that while he was on the beach early morning, he went on a short hike/swim to a spot about 20 minutes away from where we were and saw an inlet, which the local fishermen refers to as the river, and that it might be a nice place to shoot some photos. So around 10am, my wife and I decided to walk there and check it out.  When we reached the place, we saw several sand bars and an inlet, which was being fed by the waters from the sea. The water was clean and calm. It seemed like a really idyllic spot for swimming and just soaking in the water. Some hills and trees surrounded the inlet and there was this sandbar right across the shore that sort of formed a mini island complete with some trees and bushes in the middle. The local fishermen used that inlet to put up their fish pen there. Good thing for me was I had all my gear with me, which I carried in a waterproof bag. It was also fortunate that I had the Fuji 16-55mm f/2.8 lens installed instead of the Samyang 12mm, as it was weather sealed. I knew that the possibility of having water splash on the camera was great so I wanted to go with a weather sealed setup. I quickly set up my tripod and my camera, installed the filters and waded into waist deep water along the fish pen because it was the only place where I can get the angle that I wanted. My heart was pounding because the sand was really soft and with every step I took, my feet would sink more than ankle deep into the sand. As I set the tripod into the water, I was glad I extended everything to the maximum height because the last segment of the tripod legs sank deeply into the sand. While the current was gentle where I was standing, the tripod being a light weight travel tripod was rocking a bit despite its legs being planted deeply in the sand, I muttered to myself that I need to bring the heavier/sturdier tripod the next time I will be doing something like this.

Testing the Nisi V5 Pro Starter Set Filters. 1st time for me to use these type of filters. Hope I can capture something nice in my short 3-day summer family vacation with my in-laws at Sambali Beach Farm, Zambales

Testing the Nisi V5 Pro Starter Set Filters. 1st time for me to use these type of filters. Hope I can capture something nice in my short 3-day summer family vacation with my in-laws at Sambali Beach Farm, Zambales

Testing the Nisi V5 Pro Starter Set Filters. 1st time for me to use these type of filters. Hope I can capture something nice in my short 3-day summer family vacation with my in-laws at Sambali Beach Farm, Zambales

Testing the Nisi V5 Pro Starter Set Filters. 1st time for me to use these type of filters. Hope I can capture something nice in my short 3-day summer family vacation with my in-laws at Sambali Beach Farm, Zambales

Testing the Nisi V5 Pro Starter Set Filters. 1st time for me to use these type of filters. Hope I can capture something nice in my short 3-day summer family vacation with my in-laws at Sambali Beach Farm, Zambales

Testing the Nisi V5 Pro Starter Set Filters. 1st time for me to use these type of filters. Hope I can capture something nice in my short 3-day summer family vacation with my in-laws at Sambali Beach Farm, Zambales

After spending about 30 minutes there, I was getting sunburned already so my wife and I decided to head back and return later in the afternoon with our family. I was looking forward to the return trip that afternoon because I was hoping for some sunset shots there. So around 3:30pm/4pm we returned to the place with our family. Some of us hiked there while some rented an outrigger boat to take them there.  But to my dismay, it became overcast and it was raining lightly. I figured that I probably wouldn’t be able to take any photos due to the condition so I resigned myself to the idea that I’ll just be spending the time swimming with my family.  I decided to swim across to the sandbar across the shore, which was about approximately 80 feet (24 meters) away.

This turn out to be one of the best decision I did for the trip because it was only when I reached that sandbar that I saw the location for the shot that would become my fave for the whole trip. The only problem was how was I supposed to transport my gear over there. I must have spend 15 minutes debating with myself until I decided that if I do not risk it and transfer my gear over and take the shot, I might leave the place with deep regrets, so I swam across and gathered all my stuff and was trying to figure out how to swim across with my stuff without them getting trashed. I saw a life vest used by those who went there via the outrigger. I borrowed it and quickly put it on because I needed all the help I can get to make sure my gear survives. So I swam across with one hand carrying the tripod and the other hand holding the waterproof bag containing my camera and filters, all the while, praying that the bag is truly waterproof and that my legs won’t cramp up causing me to drown, LOL! It was with great relief that my gear survived that short swim across. Setting up was pretty tricky as there was no place to safely put down my camera, the water transitioned from super shallow to suddenly waist deep in a matter of few feet and the sand was kind of like quicksand as you really sink deeply in it, add to that the worsening weather condition. But it was the only chance I got so I went for it. I took a total of 3 shots. The 1st one was while the sky was fairly bright, and then the 2nd one was when it was turning dark while the last one was right before the imminent rain. These 3 shots are my favorite shots of the whole trip and made all the effort I took to get them worth it.

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This trip marks the 1st time I tried a filter system and I look forward to more “learnings” and discoveries with it. I enjoyed the whole process and I hope for more opportunities to shoot more with them.

Please do leave me a comment or two. I sure would love to hear from you. Thanks and God bless.

Click on each photo for a larger view of them. 🙂

Gear used:  Fuji X-Pro 2, Fuji 16-55mm f/2.8, Samyang 12mm f/2, Nisi V5 Pro System, Sony RX100M4, Sirui T-025X tripod

Sambali Beach Farm – Vacationing and Landscaping with the Nisi V5 Pro System I have been a photography hobbyist for a while and for some reason, I have resisted investing on a filter system for a long time.

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