ugh Randall I am literally in that same exact boat right now and it is driving me insane... been refreshing the forums every morning for like three mo...
Unfortunately, my gear was TRASH in the wind... I'd suggest the 10-layer Leofoto LS-324C Ranger Series Carbon Fiber Tripod and Leofoto LH-40 Ball Head...
Story time: i went through this last year with my DJI FPV… one dumb little tip-over on asphalt and suddenly fast turns felt kinda “buzzy” and not as l...
Hey! Before you jump, have you considered a used X-T4? Image quality is still fantastic, and you can snag one for around $1300. Leaves plenty of room ...
Research ProGrade and Sony Tough. Both pricey, but market shows pros trust them. No complaints!
For landscape with the OM-1 Mark II, torsional rigidity is key. Consider carbon fiber for vibration damping. Ensure the tripod's load capacity ex...
My Nikkor 40mm macro is sharp. Had it 10+ years; still happy. No complaints, works well.
DIY'ing is fun! Check FeiyuTech. Amazing results if you're willing to tinker; saves $!
Instead of a new Fuji, consider used lenses! Plenty of pros upgrade yearly. Check KEH Camera; might find a gem for half your budget. Be careful with s...