MDGx Computers, Audio + Photography Gear

Computers, Audio + Photography Gear

Contents:

MDGx home built PC Hardware, Gear + BDs/DVDs [2011 ➜ present]:
- Computers + Audio:
- Gear:
  - Photography
- Collections [separate pages]:
- Pics [separate pages]:
- 2 OVERclock or NOT 2 OVERclock ?! = PROs + CONs [separate page]
- MDGx OLD Über-Clocked PC Benchmarks [1999 ➜ 2001] [separate page]
- Street Price Watch [separate page]
- Feedback [separate page]

MDGx home built PC Hardware, Gear + BDs/DVDs
[2011 ➜ present]

All prices listed here include shipping/mailing fees + taxes (if any).
Please keep in mind that most prices below have changed since I made those purchases, and some of these items may not be available anymore.

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Computers + Audio

PC | Audio | Laptops | Tablet | OSes

Home Built Personal Computer (PC)

PC [overclocked; audio out ➜ optical S/PDIF pass-through]:
- Case: Xigmatek Elysium CCC-HSA0DS-U01 all black transparent side window ATX steel super tower case H:24.33"/618cm dual PSU top panel eSATA + USB 3.0 5.25"/3.5" SSD/HDD SATA top dock 14 external drive bays/8 internal drive bays all motherboard sizes 4 wheels chassis [includes 2 x 120mm, 1 x 140mm + 1 x 200mm Xigmatek fans] ➜ NewEgg = $248.98
- AVR: APC Line-R LE600I 600VA/600W automatic voltage regulator 680J suppression 4 AC outlets voltage switch ➜ CompUSA = $59.99 (former local store)
- UPS: CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD 1500VA/900W/1030J PFC adaptive pure sine wave intelligent GreenPower UPS/AVR line interactive topology 10 outlets RJ11/RJ45/coax RG6 protection + RS-232/USB EMI/RFI filters 100% active mini-tower multifunction LCD display 11min half/2min full load + $500000 connected equipment guarantee + PowerPanel personal edition (free) ➜ Amazon = $165.95 (free S/H)
- PSUs:
  - Primary PSU: EVGA 120-G2-1300-XR SuperNOVA 1300 G2 80+ GOLD 1300W modular PSU SLI/CrossFire ready + fan + cables ➜ Amazon = $158 (free S/H)
  - Secondary PSU: VisionTek Juice Box VTGCPS450 450W graphics card dedicated synchronized PSU 5.25" bay SLI/CrossFire ready + 3 fans ➜ BestBuy = $69.99
- CPU: Intel Core i7 3960X BX80619i73960X 3.3GHz (overclocked @ 4.4GHz) Extreme Edition CPU unlocked 6 cores + hyperthreading 15MB L3 cache LGA2011 ➜ Amazon = $954.98
- Cooler: Corsair Hydro Series H80i CW-9060008-WW extreme performance micro-channel Cu cold plate double 120mm radiator low permeability flexible tubing magnetic brackets closed circuit liquid CPU cooler + 120mm SP120L fans x 2 + Corsair Link interface + software ➜ Amazon = $67.99 (free S/H)
- Thermal Compound: Arctic Cooling MX-4 AC-MX4 all-around thermal compound paste 4g syringe ➜ Amazon = $9.98
- Fans:
  - 200mm: Xigmatek (case)
  - 140mm x 3: Xigmatek (case)
  - 120mm x 2: Xigmatek (case)
  - 120mm x 2: Corsair (cooler)
  - 80mm x 2: eVGA (video)
  - 40mm: Corsair (cooler)
- Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X79-UD3 LGA2011 ATX Intel X79 DDR3 PCIe 3.0 x16 SATA3 USB 3.0 dual UEFI BIOS motherboard ➜ SuperBiiz = $249.99 (free S/H)
- Memory: Corsair Vengeance CMZ16GX3M4X1866C9R 16GB (4x4) DDR3 1866 (PC3 15000) quad channel XMP ready DRAM ➜ NewEgg = $159.99 (free S/H)
- Video: EVGA NVidia GeForce GTX 980 04G-P4-2983-KR Gaming SuperClocked Maxwell 2048 CUDA cores 1266MHz base/1367MHz boost 162GT/sec texture fill rate 224GB/sec bandwidth 4096x2160 digital/2048x1536 analog up to 4 monitors ACX 2.0 dual fan cooling PCIe 3.0 x16 4GB 256-bit GDDR5 7010MHz dual slot DSR DirectX 12/OpenGL 4.4 DVI-I HDMI DisplayPort x 3 SLI ready video controller ➜ Amazon = $559.99 (free S/H)
- Monitors:
  - Main Monitor: ASUS ProArt PA329Q 32"/81.28cm QFHD 4K/2160p UHD 3840x2160/60Hz IPS 5ms GtG 10-bit RGB 4:2:0 chroma 1.07bil colors 178°/178° viewable angle 16:9 ratio 0.1845mm dot pitch LED backlit LCD 350cd/m² brightness 100000000:1 ASCR 100% sRGB 99.5% Adobe RGB color gamut 100% Rec 709 14-bit LUT ∆E<2 90% DCI-P3 Rec 2020 quantum dot TUV blue light filter HDMI2.0x4/DP1.2/mini DP1.2/USB3.0x5/Card reader OSD controls pivot/swivel/tilt/height VESA mount ➜ B&H = $1205.13 (free S/H)
  - Old Monitor: Samsung U32D970Q (UD970) 31.5"/80cm QFHD 4K/2160p UHD 3840x2160/60Hz(DP1.2) IPS 8ms GtG 10-bit RGB 1.07bil colors 178°/178° viewable angle 16:9 ratio LED backlit LCD 350cd/m² brightness 1000:1 native contrast >90% screen uniformity 99.5% sRGB/Adobe RGB color gamut 16-bit LUT quad/dual PBP split screen PIP HDMI/DPx2/mini DP/USB3.0x3 OSD controls pivot/swivel/tilt/height stand VESA mount ➜ Amazon = $1499.99 (free S/H) ➜ sold 2020
  - 2nd Monitor: I-Inc IH283HPB 28"/70cm WUXGA 1920x1200 widescreen TFT LCD HD monitor 16:10 ratio 8-bit/16.7mil colors 0.309mm dot pitch 400cd/m² brightness 800:1 native contrast (15000:1 dynamic) 5 ms GtG/3ms overdrive refresh HDMI DVI-D VGA 2W stereo speakers OSD controls ➜ TigerDirect = $279.99 (free S/H)
- Audio (optical S/PDIF pass-through): Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi SB0886 Titanium Fatal1ty Pro 7.1 surround up to 24-bit/96kHz digital-to-analog + recording 24-bit/48kHz ASIO 2.0 enhanced SoundFont 64 MB X-RAM 109dB S/N ratio digital + optical S/PDIF out/in PCIe sound card ➜ Amazon = $103.17 (free S/H)
- HDD/SSD Controllers + HDDs/SSDs [> 202 TB total storage capacity]:
  - Internal HDD/SSD Controllers:
    - SATA + PATA: Rosewill RC-216 (JMicron) eSATA2 UltraDMA/ATA133 dual channel RAID 0/1/0+1/JBOD PCIe drive controller ➜ NewEgg = $22.98
    - PATA: HighPoint RocketRAID 133 UltraDMA/ATA133 dual channel RAID 0/1/0+1/JBOD PCI drive controller ➜ Amazon = $45 (free S/H)
    - PATA to SATA x 3: StarTech SAT2IDEADP SATA to IDE hard drive adapter ➜ Amazon = $19.99 (free S/H) each
  - External HDD/SSD Docks:
    - External SATA HDD/SSD Dock x 2: Ineo T3527-VIII+ USB 3.1 Gen1/USB 3.0 UASP 5Gb/sec to SATA3 dual bay 2.5"/3.5" HDD/SSD cloner/duplicator docking station + USB 3.1 type C adapter ➜ Amazon = $30.99 (free S/H) each
    - External SATA HDD/SSD Dock x 2: StarTech SATADOCK22UE external HDD/SSD dual dock eSATA2 USB 2.0 ➜ Amazon = $44.84 (free S/H) each
    - External SATA HDD/SSD Dock x 2: StarTech SATADOCK525 5.25" bay mounted 3.5" + 2.5" HDD/SSD dual dock SATA2 ➜ Amazon = $22.48 (free S/H) each
  - Internal HDDs/SSDs:
    - SATA SSD (boot drive): Samsung MZ-7PD256BW 840 Pro 256GB SATA3 asynchronous MLC3 core MDX controller DDR2 NAND LPDDR2 SDRAM cache 2.5" ultraslim SSD ➜ Amazon = $223.99
    - SATA HDD x 2 (storage): Western WD40EZRX Digital Caviar Green 4TB 64MB buffer SATA3 HDD ➜ Amazon = $121.48 each
  - External HDDs + SSDs:
    - NVMe SSD: Intel SSDPEKNW020T8X1 660P 2TB M.2 NGFF NVMe key M 2280 PCIe 3.0 Gen3x4 QLC 3D2 NAND W:1800MB/sec R:1800MB/sec 400TBW internal SSD ➜ Ebay = $194.47 (free S/H)
    - NVMe SSD Enclosure: DMLIANKE M.2 NGFF NVMe key M 2230/2242/2260/2280 PCIe 3.0 internal SSD to UASP 5Gb/sec USB 3.1 Al enclosure blue + USB 3.0/3.1 cables x 2 ➜ Amazon = $32.56 (free S/H)
    - SATA SSD: Samsung MZ-76Q4T0B/AM 860 QVO V-NAND 4TB W:2.5"/H:7mm SATA3 W:520MB/sec R:550MB/sec 1440TBW internal SSD ➜ Ebay = $441.51 (free S/H)
    - SATA SSD Enclosure: ELUTENG transparent + colored LEDs x 2 USB 3.0 UASP 5Gb/sec SATA3 HDD/SSD external enclosure/case tool-free + USB 3.0 cable ➜ Amazon = $10.78 (free S/H)
    - SATA SSD x 2 (clone): Mushkin MKNSSDCR240GB Enhanced Chronos 240GB SATA3 asynchronous MLC 2.5" SSD ➜ NewEgg = $199.99 (free S/H) each
    - SATA HDD x 2: Seagate ST18000NM000J EXOS X18 Enterprise 18TB 7200rpm 256MB cache 512e/4Kn SATA3 6Gb/sec He sealed 3.5" internal HDD ➜ Amazon = free gift
    - SATA HDD x 2: Seagate ST16000NM001G EXOS X16 Enterprise 16TB 7200rpm 256MB cache 512e/4Kn SATA3 6Gb/sec He sealed 3.5" internal HDD ➜ Amazon = $365.36 (free S/H) each
    - SATA HDD x 2: Seagate ST12000NM001G EXOS X12 Enterprise 12TB 7200rpm 256MB cache 512e/4Kn SATA3 6Gb/sec He sealed 3.5" internal HDD ➜ Amazon = free gift
    - SATA HDD x 2: Seagate Archive ST8000AS0002 v2 8TB SMR 5900rpm 128MB buffer SATA3 HDD ➜ Amazon = $233 (free S/H) each
    - SATA HDD x 10: Western Digital Caviar Green WD40EZRX 4TB 64MB buffer SATA3 HDD ➜ friend = $50 each
    - SATA HDD x 2: Western Digital Caviar Green WD40EZRX 4TB 64MB buffer SATA3 HDD ➜ NewEgg = $154.99 (free S/H) each
    - SATA HDD x 6: Western Digital Caviar Green WD20EZRX 2TB 64MB buffer SATA3 HDD ➜ Amazon = $79.99 (free S/H) each
    - SATA HDD x 6: Western Digital Caviar Green WD20EARS 2TB 64MB buffer SATA2 HDD ➜ NewEgg = $74.99 (free S/H) each
    - SATA HDD x 2: Seagate Barracuda ST320005EXA101-RK 2TB 7200rpm 32MB buffer SATA2 HDD ➜ NewEgg = $139.99 (free S/H) each
    - SATA HDD x 2: Western Digital Caviar Green WD10EARS 1TB 64MB buffer SATA2 HDD ➜ NewEgg = $54.99 (free S/H) each
    - SATA HDD x 4: Western Digital Caviar Green WD10EADS 1TB 32MB buffer SATA3 HDD ➜ friend = $25 each
    - SATA HDD x 2: Seagate Barracuda ST31000340AS 1TB 7200rpm 32MB buffer SATA3 HDD ➜ friend = $25 each
    - SATA HDD x 2: Western Digital Caviar WD2500KS 250GB 7200rpm 16MB buffer SATA2 HDD ➜ NewEgg = free gift
    - SATA HDD: Western Digital VelociRaptor WD1500HLFS 150GB 10000rpm 16MB buffer SATA2 HDD ➜ BestBuy = $84
    - PATA HDD x 2: Seagate Barracuda ST3250620A 250GB 7200rpm 16MB buffer UltraDMA/ATA133 HDD ➜ NewEgg = free gift
- Optical Drives:
  - SATA Blu-ray/DVD/CD Burner/Player: Sony Optiarc BD-5300S 12x BD-R 2x BD-RE 16x DVD-R 8x DVD-RW 8MB cache 250ms SATA ➜ NewEgg = $89.98
  - SATA DVD/CD Burner/Player: Samsung SH-S203N 20x DVD-R 8x DVD-RW 16x DVD-RDL 6x DVD-RW 48x CD-R 32x CD-RW 2MB cache 130ms SATA + LightScribe ➜ NewEgg = $23.99 (free S/H)
  - PATA DVD/CD Burner/Player: Sony DRU-840A 20x DVD-R 8x DVD-RW 12x DVD-RDL 6x DVD-RW 48x CD-R 32x CD-RW 2MB cache 130ms PATA ➜ Amazon = free gift
- Modem: ARRIS (Motorola) SURFboard SB6190 DOCSIS 3.0 10/100/1000Gb Ethernet up to 1.4Gb/sec downstream + 600Mb/sec upstream 32x8 (both ways) bonded channels IPv4/IPv6 cable modem black ➜ Amazon = $69.37 (free S/H)
- Router: NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 R8000-100NAR AC3200 1300Mbps (5GHz) x 2 + 600Mbps (2.4GHz) wireless 802.11ac tri-band/beamforming+/smart connect 3.2Gbps 4 port 10/100/1000Gb Ethernet Gigabit Wi-Fi broadband router 1GHz dual core CPU + 3 offload CPUs 128MB flash + 256MB RAM personal FTP server SPI + NAT firewall DoS attack prevention + USB 3.0 + USB 2.0 ➜ Amazon = $176.09
- Keyboards:
  - Primary Keyboard (main): Logitech K740/Y-UY95/920-000914 white illuminated ultrathin backlit keyboard laser etched multimedia keys 3 steps adjustable brightness palm rest wired USB ➜ Amazon = $54.99 (free S/H)
  - Secondary Keyboard (gaming): SteelSeries Apex 64145 illuminated gaming keyboard 20 anti-ghosting keys 88 programmable keys via 4 layers 22 macro keys 6 multimedia keys 5 customizable illumination zones 16+mil backlighting colors USB ➜ Ebay = $67.99 (free S/H)
- Keyboard Adapters:
  - Converter: Tripp Lite Minicom PS/2 to USB converter 0DT60002 + extender cable ➜ Amazon = $62.24 (free S/H)
  - Keypad: USB Numeric Keypad 19 keys plug & play ➜ Amazon = $5.69
- Mice:
  - Primary Mouse: Logitech G9x 910-001152 laser mouse 5 buttons programmable onboard memory 5700dpi 12Mp/sec 420cm/sec 2 axis scroll wheel precision grips calibration weights wired USB ➜ Amazon = $54.99 (free S/H)
  - Secondary Mouse: Logitech MX500 930763-0403 optical mouse 8 buttons programmable 800dpi scroll wheel calibration weights wired USB ➜ CompUSA = $46.99 (former local store)
- Joystick: Logitech Extreme 3D Pro 963290-0403 joystick USB 12 programmable buttons 8 way hat switch throttle ➜ NewEgg = $29.99 (free S/H)
- USB Hubs:
  - External USB Hub x 2: Anker AK-A7516012 USB 3.0 UASP 5Gb/sec 4 port hub + 2ft/61cm built-in USB 3.0 cable ➜ Amazon = $9.7 (free S/H) each
  - External USB Hub: Vantec VLink UGT-AH340GNA USB 3.0 UASP 5Gb/sec 3 port hub + RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet + USB 3.1 type C adapter ➜ Amazon = $26.8 (free S/H)
  - External USB Hub: Sabrent HB-SGAR 4 port USB 3.0 5GB/sec mini hub external bus powered Plug & Play + 9.5"/24cm built-in USB 3.0 cable ➜ Amazon = $6.99 (free S/H)
  - External USB Hub: Targus ACH74US 4 port USB 2.0 480MB/sec mini hub external bus powered Plug & Play + built-in USB 2.0 cable ➜ Amazon = $7.99
- Readers:
  - Internal Card/Stick Reader: Rosewill RCR-300 USB 3.0 fast charging ports x 4 multi-function panel CF(UDMA7)/Micro-SD/MMC/MS/MSXC/SD/SDHC/SDXC/XD + LED display + fan speed control 5.25" internal card reader ➜ Amazon = $34.99 (free S/H)
- Adapter: BYTECC Bracket 525 internal 3.5" drive/card/stick/device adapter for 5.25" drive bay ➜ NewEgg = $4.99 (free S/H)
- Enclosures:
  - External Enclosure x 2: ELUTENG transparent + colored LEDs x 2 USB 3.0 UASP 5Gb/sec SATA3 HDD/SSD external enclosure/case tool-free + USB 3.0 cable black ➜ Amazon = $10.78 each (free S/H)
  - External Enclosure x 2: ELUTENG transparent + colored LEDs x 2 USB 3.0 UASP 5Gb/sec SATA3 HDD/SSD external enclosure/case tool-free + USB 3.0 cable black ➜ Amazon = $8.59 each (free S/H)
  - External Enclosure: EasyAcc Super Speed 2.5" USB 3.0 SATA3 HDD/SSD external enclosure/case + USB 3.0 cable ➜ Amazon = $8.08 (free S/H)
  - External Enclosure: Insignia NS-PCHD335 3.5" USB 3.0 SATA3 HDD/SSD external enclosure/case + 100-240V 50/60Hz A/C adapter + USB 3.0 cable ➜ BestBuy = $34.99
- Printers:
  - Laser Printer: Brother HL-L2360DW wireless monochrome laser printer network/workgroup wired + wireless USB 3.0/Ethernet duplex 32ppm 2400x600dpi 32MB ➜ BestBuy = $69.99
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Sound System
Audio [PC audio out ➜ optical S/PDIF pass-through]:
- Blu-ray/CD/DVD/SD Player: Panasonic DMP-BD65 Blu-ray/CD/DVD/SD/Video/MP3/JPEG player 4:4:4 P4HD 1080p/24fps + upconvert 96kHz DD5.1/DTS/DTS-HD 100dB S/N ratio 148.5MHz/12-bit video D/A 192kHz/24-bit audio D/A DNR/3D-NR Wi-Fi ready Ethernet S/PDIF/HDMI/optical/digital/analog/YPbPr/USB + IR remote control ➜ friend = $30
- CD Player: Onkyo DX-C110 6 CD changer 2-20000Hz 96dB S/N ratio 90dB CS 0.004% THD analog + IR remote control ➜ Ultimate Electronics = $129.99 (former local store)
- Equalizer: Optimus 310-2030 10 band stereo graphic equalizer 20-30000Hz +/- 12dB:31Hz;62Hz;125Hz;250Hz;500Hz;1kHz;2kHz;4kHz;8kHz;16kHz 0.015% THD 62dB CS analog 3 IN/3 OUT ➜ RadioShack = $49.99 (former local store)
- Amplifier/Receiver: Yamaha RX-V595a 5.1 surround amplifier/receiver natural sound AV DSP AC-3/DD5.1/DTS/THX/Cinema DSP/Tri-Field/DPLSS4.1 5 x 70W 20-20000Hz 96dB S/N ratio 60dB CS 0.07% THD deep bass 14 preset surround modes 40 AM/FM programmable radio stations S/PDIF/optical/digital/analog VCR/V-AUX/TV/DBS/DVD/LD/CD/TUNER/PHONO monitor I/O 40 AM/FM radio stations + RAV174 IR remote control ➜ Ultimate Electronics = $699.99 (former local store)
- Speakers:
  - Front Speakers A (main) x 2: Technics SB-PR09 3 way bass reflex tower speaker 8Ω 31-22000Hz 90dB 200W tweeter midrange 15"/38cm woofer ➜ Ultimate Electronics = $99.99 each (former local store)
  - Front Speakers B (secondary) x 2: Optimus 700 3 way floor speaker 8Ω 40-20000Hz 80W tweeter midrange woofer ➜ free gift
  - Center Speaker: KLH 687 50W 3 way center speaker EMI shielded tweeter midwoofer x 2 ➜ Ultimate Electronics = $69.99 (former local store)
  - Rear Speakers x 2: KLH 687 50W 2 way shelf speaker tweeter midwoofer ➜ Ultimate Electronics = $49.99 each (former local store)
- Earphones: AKG K240 Studio Pro K240STUDIO over-ear semi-open studio monitor stereo headphones 15-25000Hz 104dB 0.3% THD 55Ω 200mW self-adjusting headband replaceable earpads 0.125"/0.3cm jack + ¼"/0.63cm screw-on adapter + 118.1"/300cm detachable cable ➜ Amazon = $61.8 (free S/H)
- Recorder: AKAI 4000DS MK-II 4 track/2 channel stereo analog reel-to-reel tape deck FeO₂ 7.5"/19cm/sec 30-23000Hz 50dB S/N ratio 1.5% THD 0.15% W/F 50dB CS + 2 glass heads + 7"/17.75cm Ø reels (manual) ➜ friend = $150
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Laptops
Laptops [turbo overclocked; ~ 8 TB total storage capacity]:
- New Gaming Laptop: MSI Katana GF76 11UD-001 17.3"/44cm FHD 1920x1080 IPS 144Hz Intel Core i7 11800H 2.4GHz (turbo boost up to 4.6GHz) 8 cores 16GB DDR4 PC3200 RAM 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD NVidia RTX 3050 Ti 4GB GDDR6 HDMI 2.0 60Hz Intel Wi-Fi Bluetooth USB3.2 x 2|USB2.0|USB2.1 C RED backlit keyboard + Win10 Home 64-bit ➜ Amazon = $472.46 [$800.72 - $328.26 free gifts] (free S/H)
- Old Gaming Laptop [backup]: MSI GT70 2PC Dominator Dragon-1886 9S7-1763A2-2015 Intel Core i7 4810MQ quad core 2.8GHz (turbo up to 3.8GHz) 8GB DDR3 RAM Intel HM87 chipset 17.3"/44cm 1920x1080 anti-reflective IPS backlit LCD (130ppi) NVidia GeForce GTX 870M GPU 1344 CUDA cores 3GB GDDR5 1TB SATA3 HDD 7200rpm Super RAID 2 Intel Killer dual band NIC/ultra Wi-Fi bluetooth 4.0 mini DisplayPort HDMI USB 3.0 Sound Blaster Cinema 7.1 DTS-HD boost DynaAudio speakers + subwoofer SteelSeries 102 programmable keys backlit gaming keyboard 720p webcam DVD±R/DVD±RW cooler boost Win8.1 Pro 64-bit ➜ NewEgg = $999.99 (free S/H)
- Mouse: Sannysis Creative FanTech FTM-W529 wireless 2.4GHz optical mouse 5 buttons gaming + scroll wheel 10.5x6.5x3.4cm mini 1000/1500/2000 DPI selectable 10-15m range built-in memory ON/OFF switch + mini USB Plug & Play dongle ➜ Amazon = $5.95
- Phones: Sennheiser PC 151 500922 binaural stereo headset 32Ω 18-22000Hz 114dB + noise cancelling microphone 2kΩ 80-15000Hz -38dB + on/off switch + volume control + dual 3.5mm jacks ➜ Amazon = $45.78 (free S/H)
- Case: Kensington simply portable SP17 K62567US 17.3"/44cm laptop case neoprene padded + classic handles + shoulder strap + external pockets ➜ Amazon = $19.61 (free S/H)
- Sleeve: PC Treasures (PCT) ToteIt! 07992-PG 17.3"/44cm zippered laptop case padded interior pouch adjustable divider front pocket handle + removable shoulder strap ➜ Amazon = $11.99 (free S/H) [modded with Nite Ize LSB4-01-R3 stainless steel S-Biner SlideLock #4 3.5x1.5"/8.9x3.8cm WT:75lbs/34kg x 2 ➜ Amazon = $5.09 each]
- External Drive: Western Digital My Passport WDBP6A0040BBK 4TB portable USB 3.0 5Gb/sec 2.5" HDD + USB 3.0 cable ➜ Amazon = $106.33 (free S/H)
- Drive Case: Lacdo hard EVA case/pouch waterproof shockproof + accessories pocket for 2.5"/6.35cm portable external HDD/SSD/USB + adjustable strap + carabiner clip ➜ Amazon = $9.18 (free S/H)
- Charger: Energizer PPS240W01 portable power generator A/C x 2 D/C x 3 USB x 3 USB-C fast I/O 45W 12V car port charger MPPT solar charge controller 240Wh/75000mAh(A/C 110V/60Hz/200W) pure sine wave LiFePO₄ rechargeable battery 90% efficiency 2000cycles 6lbs/2.72kg ➜ Amazon = $104.85 (free S/H)
- Battery: 9cell BTY-M6D 7800mAh 87Wh 11.1V rechargeable Li-ion battery for MSI GT/GX 6xx/7xx laptops ➜ Ebay = $27.99 (free S/H)
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Tablet
Tablet [~ 520 GB total storage capacity]:
- Tablet: Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro SM-T900 SM-T9000ZKAXAR 12.2"/31cm WQXGA TFT LCD 2560x1600 (247ppi) 16mil colors Exynos 5 octa core (1.9GHz quad + 1.3GHz quad) Mali-T628 MP6 GPU 3GB RAM 32GB storage USB 3.0 Micro-SD back:8Mp+LED flash:3264x2448/front:2Mp 1080p/60fps video Wi-Fi bluetooth GPS 9500mAh Li-ion rechargeable battery Android 4.4.2 KitKat (upgraded to Android 5.1.1 LolliPop) ➜ Ebay = $369.99 (free S/H)
- Phones: Philips ActionFit SHQ4200/28 in ear stereo headset sports flexible adjustable neck band 16Ω 15-22000Hz 102dB soft silicon caps reinforced cable + 3.5mm jack ➜ Amazon = $11.99 (free S/H)
- SDXC Card: SUNMME 128GB Micro-SDXC class 10 W:10-12MB/sec + R:10-12MB/sec + SD adapter ➜ Amazon = $21 (free S/H)
- USB Drive: PNY Turbo 256GB USB 3.0 flash drive P-FD256TBOP-GE ➜ Ebay = $49.99 (free S/H)
- USB Drive: PNY Turbo 128GB USB 3.0 flash drive P-FD128TBOP-GE ➜ Amazon = $42.99 (free S/H)
- Shield: Tech Armor matte screen protector anti-glare/anti-fingerprint + lifetime warranty clear x 2 ➜ Amazon = $7.94 (free S/H)
- Cover: i-Blason ArmorBox protective cover dual layer hybrid full-body + impact resistant bumpers + kickstand ➜ Amazon = $19.99 (free S/H)
- Case: Vangoddy Hydei Protector vertical case/sleeve zipper INT:12.75x9.2"/32.3x23.3cm + shoulder strap + external pockets ➜ Amazon = $39.95 (free S/H)
- Sleeve: KroO protective travel case zipper INT:12.75x9.8x1"/32.3x24.8x2cm + shoulder strap + external pockets ➜ Ebay = $19.89 (free S/H)
- Charger: Anker 8W (15-18% monocrystalline array) single port weather resistant PET foldable 1Amp USB solar charger 9.25x6.69"/23x16cm folded 19.2x9.1"/49x23cm opened + backpack hooks + PowerIQ tech ➜ Amazon = $39.99 (free S/H)
- Adapter: StarTech MUYHSMFF 3.5mm combo stereo headset adapter/splitter: female jacks x 2 to 4pin male jack ➜ Amazon = $6.74 (free S/H)
- Kit: EEEKit Kit: 3-in-1 Micro-USB B MHL to HDMI converter + MNL cable + USB 3.0 Micro-B male to USB 3.0 A male cable + OTG On-The-Go USB 3.0 cable ➜ Amazon = $16.99 (free S/H)

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Photography Gear
φωτός (phōtos) γραφή (graphé) = drawing with light [ancient Greek]
camera obscura = dark chamber [classic Latin]

Cameras:

DSLR Camera Bodies:

FX: Nikon D850 1585 45.75Mp (sensor: 46.89Mp; pixel size: 4.35µm; pixel area: 18.84µm²) full frame (35.9x23.9mm) F-mount FX(36x24mm)=L:8256x5504(45.4Mp)/M:6192x4128(25.5Mp)/S:4128x2752(11.3Mp)|1.2x(30x20mm)=6880x4584(31.5Mp)|5:4(30x24mm)=6880x5504(37.8Mp)|1.1x(24x24mm)=5504x5504(30.2Mp)|DX(24x16mm)=5408x3600(19.4Mp)|16:9(VID)=8256x4640(38.37Mp) contrast/phase detect BSI sensor 1/8000-30s+Bulb+Time+x250 EXPEED 5 AF:153points/99cross-type/55selectable Multi-CAM 20K ~~OLPF~~ 3D RGB matrix M-III ISO:64(ext➜32)-25600(ext➜102400) SYNC:1/250s WB:2500-10000K/Modes/Custom/Natural Light AuWB electronic/mechanical hybrid shutter silent interval timer shutter EME EVR HDR FOCUS:shift/stacking/peaking (M + LiveView) fine tune AF pinpoint AF artificial light flicker reduction 9fps with MB-D18 battery grip + EN-EL18 VID:4K/2160p@30fps|1080p@120fps 3.2"/8cm XGA 2359k dots tiltable/touch TFT LCD XQD + SDXC UHS-II HDMI/USB 3.0/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/GPS/remote/sync/microphone/earphones weather/dust sealed Mg alloy body (also here) 3D |DxOMark100| ➜ Amazon = $2880.69 (free S/H)

TIP: Turn on D850 eye/face detection AF (Auto Focus)

Even if Nikon hasn't officially introduced human/animal eye/face/head detection AF (Auto Focus) on any of their DSLRs, you can do this by tweaking the D850 settings, to mimic at some extent the functionality built into firmware upgrades they have released for the Z line.
That's because unlike newer MILC (mirrorless) cameras the D850 [or any other Nikon DSLR for that matter] doesn't have 5 axis movement/vibration reduction/stabilization built into the camera/lenses, and on top of that the PDAF (Phase Detection Auto Focus) option is sketchy at best in most situations, and especially with subjects/targets moving at high speeds.
The obvious alternative would be to use Manual [M] mode, which is way too slow, therefore that's not an option in the wild with fast flying birds/airplanes, running animals/people, or speeding vehicles.
But the D850 has an advantage: it performs better with 3D tracking AF turned on than some of the mirrorless out there.
In order to enable D850 eye/face AF all these settings need to be enabled/selected/turned on ➜ [Custom Settings: Fine-Tuning Camera Settings]:

[a1] = AF-C Priority Selection = Focus
[a2] = AF-S Priority Selection = Focus
[a3] = Focus (AF) Tracking with Lock-On:
- Blocked shot AF response = Quick [Q] ➜ fastest response with minimum delay
- Subject motion = Erratic [E] ➜ hardest/slowest tracking covers entire area
[a4] = 3D-Tracking (AF) Face-Detection = ON
[a5] = 3D-Tracking (AF) Watch Area = Wide
[a8] = AF Activation = Shutter/AF-ON
[a10] = Autofocus (AF) Mode Restrictions = No restrictions
[a12] = Focus Point Options:
- Focus point illumination = ON
- Manual focus mode = ON
- Dynamic-area AF assist = ON
[a13] = Manual Focus Ring in AF Mode = Enable

Also, make sure you take all your photos using the OVF (Optical ViewFinder).

TIP: Bypass D850 30 min movie/video recording limit

This requires an intervalometer (wired PC sync port remote shutter + timer) connected to your camera ➜ see this page for examples [cheapest available are sold for ~ $15 + tax].

Intervalometer ➜ plug it into your camera ➜ turn it ON.
Back of camera ➜ rotate upwards bottom right side Live View [Lv] selector ➜ switch to Movie live view [video recording mode].
Back of camera ➜ press bottom right side Live View [Lv] button ➜ switch to Live View [Lv] mode.
Intervalometer ➜ set timer for example to 00:30:03 [0 hours, 30 minutes + 3 seconds] as shown in this video, to make sure it goes just a bit over 30 min, but of course you can adjust duration according to your needs/preferences, up to the maximum capacity or free space of your storage media card/device/drive/stick.
Top of camera (right side) or intervalometer ➜ press Shutter button to start recording your movie/video.

FYI:
This should work with all Nikon DX, D5xx(x), D6xx(x), D7xx(x) + D8xx series DSLRs + Z line MILCs (mirrorless).

FX: Nikon D810 1542 36.3Mp (sensor: 37.09Mp; pixel size: 4.88µm; pixel area: 23.72µm²) full frame (35.9x24mm) F-mount HD-SLR FX(36x24mm)=L:7360x4912(36.3Mp)/M:5520x3680(20.31Mp)/S:3680x2456(9.03Mp)|1.2x=6144x4080(25.06Mp)|5:4=6144x4912(30.17Mp)|DX(24x16mm)=4800x3200(15.36Mp)|16:9(VID)=6720x3776(25.37Mp) 1/8000-30s+Bulb+Time+x250 EXPEED 4 AF:51points/15cross-type Multi-CAM 3500FX ~~OLPF~~ 3D RGB matrix M-II ISO:64(ext➜32)-12800(ext➜51200) EV:20±/COMP:5± SYNC:1/250s WB:2500-10000K/Modes/Custom AF/AE-L/AF-L/AF-S/AF-C/AF-A/B/M FPS:FX=5/1.2x=6/DX=7 SR:S/Cl/Ch/Q/Qc/@/MUP electronic front curtain shutter EXP:P/S/A/M BKT:2-9f NEF (RAW):sRAW/8-bit/12-bit/14-bit (lossless) (un)compressed + JPEG:Fine/Normal/Basic + TIFF VID:1080p/60/50/30/25/24fps 64Mbps H.264/MPEG-4/AVC uncompressed➜HDMI(external) stereo microphone 100% pentaprism ViewFinder 3.2"/8cm 1229k dots 640x480 RGBW OLED TFT LCD LiveView SD + CF cards HDMI/USB 3.0/Wi-Fi/GPS/remote/sync/microphone/earphones weather/dust sealed Mg alloy body (also here) 3D |DxOMark97| ➜ Ebay = $2099.99 (free S/H)
DX: Nikon D7100 1513 24.1Mp APS-C (23.5x15.6mm) F-mount HD-SLR DX(24x16mm)=L:6000x4000(24Mp)/M:4496x3000(13.34Mp)/S:2992x2000(5.98Mp) 1/8000-30s+Bulb EXPEED 3 AF:51points/15cross-type Multi-CAM 3500DX ~~OLPF~~ 3D RGB matrix M-II ISO:100-25600 EV:20±/COMP:5± SYNC:1/250s WB:2500-10000K/Modes/Custom AF/AE-L/AF-L/AF-S/AF-C/AF-A/B/M SR:S/Cl/Ch/Q/@/MUP EXP:Auto/Flash/P/S/A/M/Scene/U1/U2 BKT:2-5f FPS:DX=6/1.3x=7 NEF (RAW):12-bit/14-bit (lossless) compressed + JPEG:Fine/Normal/Basic VID:1080i/60/50/30/25fps 24Mbps H.264/MPEG-4/AVC HDMI stereo microphone 100% pentaprism ViewFinder 3.2"/8cm 1228k dots 640x480 RGBW OLED TFT LCD LiveView dual SD cards HDMI/USB/Wi-Fi/GPS/microphone/earphones weather/dust sealed Mg alloy body (also here) |DxOMark83| ➜ Ebay = $899.95 (free S/H) ➜ sold 2016

DSLR AutoFocus Lenses, Adapters/Converters, Filters + Pouches/Bags:
- FX Lenses [Nikon F mount]:
  - FX Prime Lenses:
    - FX Standard Prime: Nikon 1902 50mm (DX: 75mm) ƒ/1.4D SIC AF FX autofocus fixed prime lens + side pinch lens cap + 52mm ultraviolet (UV) filter Ø (also here) 3D |DxOMark38| ➜ Ebay = $203.75
    - FX Wide Angle Prime: Nikon 1923 35mm (DX: 52mm) ƒ/2.0D AF FX autofocus wide angle fixed prime lens 52mm filter Ø (also here) 3D |DxOMark29| ➜ Ebay = $208
    - FX Ultra-Wide Angle Prime: Nikon 1913 20mm (DX: 30mm) ƒ/2.8D AF FX autofocus ultra-wide angle fixed prime lens + Nikon L37C 62mm ultraviolet (UV) filter Ø (also here) |DxOMark28| ➜ Amazon = $207.47 ➜ sold 2020
    - FX Ultra-Wide Angle Prime: Sigma A015 20mm (DX: 30mm) ƒ/1.4 Art DG HSM autofocus ultra-wide angle fixed prime lens |DxOMark43| ➜ Amazon = $764.9
    - FX Telephoto Macro Prime: Nikon 20064 105mm (0.13x) (DX: 160mm) ƒ/1.4E ED AF-S 1:2 macro MIN:36"/91cm autofocus fixed prime telephoto lens 82mm filter Ø (also here) 3D |DxOMark46| ➜ Ebay = $1319.01 (free S/H)
    - FX Telephoto Macro Prime: Tokina ATXAFM100PRON 100mm (DX: 150mm) ƒ/2.8 AT-X PRO M D 1:1 macro AF autofocus AF-D fixed prime telephoto lens 55mm filter Ø |DxOMark35| ➜ Ebay = $334.85 (free S/H) ➜ sold 2020
  - FX Zoom Lenses:
    - FX Wide Angle Zoom: Tamron A007N 24-70mm (0.28x) (DX: 38-112mm) ƒ/2.8 SP Di VC USD autofocus wide angle zoom lens 82mm filter Ø |DxOMark32| ➜ Amazon = $599.99 (free S/H)
    - FX Telephoto Macro Zoom: Nikon 20068 70-300mm (4.3x) (DX: 109-465mm) ƒ/4.5-5.6E ED IF VR AF-P 1:4 macro autofocus telephoto zoom lens 67mm Ø + 67mm UV, CPL + ND filter kit (also here) 3D |DxOMark?|DPReview5★| ➜ Amazon = $424.98
    - FX Telephoto Macro Zoom: Nikon 2191 28-300mm (10.7x) (DX: 42-450mm) ƒ/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S FX 1:3 macro autofocus telephoto zoom lens 77mm filter Ø (also here) 3D |DxOMark19| ➜ Ebay = $700.02
    - FX Ultra-Wide Angle Zoom: Tamron AFA012N-700/A012 15-30mm (1.8x) (DX: 23-45mm) ƒ/2.8 SP Di VC USD autofocus ultra-wide angle zoom lens |DxOMark32| ➜ Amazon = $805.49
    - FX Ultra-Wide Angle Zoom: Sigma 205-955 12-24mm (DX: 18-36mm) ƒ/4.0 DG HSM Art 1:2 macro autofocus ultra-wide angle zoom lens |DxOMark28| ➜ Amazon = $938.36
    - FX Long Telephoto Macro Zoom: Nikon 20058 200-500mm (0.22x) (DX: 300-750mm) ƒ/5.6E ED VR AF-S 2.5:1 macro telephoto autofocus zoom lens 95mm Ø + 79mm Ø tripod collar (also here) 3D |DxOMark?|DPReview5★| ➜ Amazon = $1102.7
    - FX Long Telephoto Zoom: Tamron AFA022N-700/A022N 150-600mm (0.2x) (DX: 225-900mm) ƒ/5.0-6.3 Di VC USD G2 telephoto autofocus zoom lens + tripod collar + ARCA plate tripod mount 95mm filter Ø |DxOMark22| ➜ Amazon = $1199.99 (free S/H)
    - FX Long Telephoto Zoom: Sigma 733-306 170-500mm (0.15x) (DX: 255-750mm) ƒ/5.0-6.3 APO DG AF FX autofocus telephoto zoom lens 86mm filter Ø + TS-31 tripod collar ➜ Amazon = $431.98 ➜ sold 2020
- DX Lenses [Nikon F mount]:
  - DX Ultra-Wide Angle Zoom: Tokina ATXAF116DXIIN AT-X116 11-16mm (1.5x) (FX: 17-24mm) ƒ/2.8 Pro DX II AF autofocus AF-S ultra-wide angle zoom lens 77mm filter Ø ➜ Ebay = $377.75 ➜ sold 2016
  - DX Wide Angle + Telephoto Macro Zoom: Tamron B016N 16-300mm (18.8x) (FX: 26-480mm) ƒ/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD IS macro zoom lens 67mm filter Ø ➜ Ebay = $504.99 (free S/H) ➜ sold 2016
  - DX Wide Angle Zoom: Nikon 2170 18-55mm (3.0x) ƒ/3.5-5.6G AF-S DX VR M/A G zoom lens 52mm filter Ø (also here) ➜ Ebay = $99 (free S/H) ➜ sold 2016
  - DX Telephoto Zoom: Nikon 2197 55-300mm (5.5x) ƒ/4.5-5.6G AF-S ED DX VR zoom lens 58mm filter Ø (also here) ➜ Ebay = $239.99 (free S/H) ➜ sold 2016
  - DX Super-Long Telephoto Fixed: Polaroid PL900M 900mm ƒ/8.0 DX manual focus catadioptric mirror telephoto fixed lens T2/T-mount 105mm filter Ø ➜ Amazon = $199.95 (free S/H)
- Lens Adapters + Converters:
  - Lens Adapter: T2/T-Mount to Nikon lens adapter ➜ Ebay = $3.93 (free S/H)
  - Lens Converter: Tamron TC-X14 1.4x ƒ/8.0 autofocus + VC teleconveter lens adapter for Tamron G2 lenses ➜ Amazon = $297.83 (free S/H)
  - Lens Converter: Kenko Teleplus Pro 300 AF DGX 1.4x teleconverter lens adapter for ƒ/2.8+ autofocus AF-S/AF-D/AF-I/AF-P lenses ➜ Ebay = $100 (free S/H)
  - Lens Converter: Kenko Teleplus MC7 N-AFS AF DGX 2x teleconverter lens adapter for ƒ/3.5+ autofocus AF-S/AF-D/AF-I/AF-P lenses ➜ Ebay = $62.8 (free S/H)
  - Lens Converter: Tamron 300F-FNs 7E SP AF Pro 2x teleconverter lens adapter for ƒ/3.5+ autofocus AF-S/AF-D/AF-I/AF-P lenses ➜ Ebay = $140 (free S/H)
  - Lens Magnifier: Opteka HD² Pro 10x (+10 diopter) macro magnifier lens 52mm Ø ➜ Ebay = $10 (free S/H)
- Lens Pouches + Bags:
  - Long Telephoto Lens Pouch: JJC Deluxe DLP-7II INT:12.5x5.65"/31.6x14.4cm double zippered lid padded long telephoto lens case velcro belt loop compression straps + shoulder strap ➜ Amazon = $23.97 (free S/H)
  - Long Telephoto Lens Pouch: Altura Photo KZ0106 Deluxe INT:12.3x5"/31.2x12.7cm|EXT:13x5.7"/33x14.5cm double zippered lid padded telephoto lens case velcro belt loop compression straps + shoulder strap + zippered pad ➜ Amazon = $19.99 (free S/H)
  - Lens Pouch: JJC Deluxe DLP-5II INT:4.65x8"/11.8x20.3cm polyester double zippered lid padded telephoto zoom lens case velcro belt loop compression straps + shoulder strap ➜ Amazon = $18.91 (free S/H)
  - Lens Pouch: Smatree CPI25 INT:3.9x3.9x5.9"/10x10x15cm 1680D nylon hard shell EVA double zippered lid padded telephoto zoom lens case belt loop + shoulder strap ➜ Amazon = $19.96 (free S/H)
  - Lens Pouch x 2: Lerca Black-4 LCB-LJ1-4 1680D nylon zippered lid padded lens case INT:4.7x4.7x6.7"/12x12x17cm + velcro belt loop ➜ Amazon = free gift
  - Lens Pouch: Lerca Black-4 LCB-LJ1-4 1680D nylon zippered lid padded lens case INT:4.7x4.7x6.7"/12x12x17cm + velcro belt loop ➜ Amazon = $16.99 (free S/H) each
  - Lens Pouch x 2: Lerca Black-4 LCB-LJ1-4 1680D nylon zippered lid padded lens case INT:4.7x4.7x6.7"/12x12x17cm + velcro belt loop ➜ Amazon = $19.99 (free S/H) each
  - Lens Pouch x 4: Lerca Black-5 LCB-LJ1-5 1680D nylon zippered lid padded lens case INT:4.9x4.9x5.7"/12.5x12.5x14.5cm + velcro belt loop ➜ Amazon Canada = $19.55 each
  - Lens Pouch x 2: Lerca Black-3 LCB-LJ1-3 1680D nylon zippered lid padded lens case INT:3.35x3.35x5.7"/8.5x8.5x14.5cm + velcro belt loop ➜ Amazon = $19.99 (free S/H) each
  - Lens Pouch: Neewer NW-L2040 INT:5.9x3.35"/15x8.5cm double zippered lid padded telephoto lens case velcro belt loop compression straps ➜ Amazon = $10.99 (free S/H)
  - Lens Pouch: Pearstone Onyx 80 OLC80B INT:8.5x5x4.3" 600D nylon zippered lid padded lens case + velcro belt loop ➜ B&H = $10.95 (free S/H)
  - Lens Pouch: Pearstone Onyx 70 OLC70B INT:8.5x4.3x3.5" 600D nylon zippered lid padded lens case + velcro belt loop ➜ Amazon = $13.79 (free S/H)
  - Lens Pouch: Pearstone Onyx 60 OLC60B INT:6x3.5x3" 600D nylon zippered lid padded lens case + velcro belt loop ➜ Ebay = $15.95 (free S/H)
  - Lens Pouch x 2: Pearstone Onyx 50 OLC50B INT:5x4.5x4" 600D nylon zippered lid padded lens case + velcro belt loop ➜ Amazon = $16.95 (free S/H) each
  - Lens Pouch x 2: Pearstone Onyx 20 OLC20B INT:3.5x3.5x2.75" 600D nylon zippered lid padded lens case + velcro belt loop ➜ Amazon = $11.99 (free S/H) each
  - Lens Pouch: Ape Case ACLC12 zippered lid large padded lens case INT:7.75x3x3"/19.7x7.6x7.6cm|EXT:8x4.25x4.25"/20.3x10.8x10.8cm + sliplock tab + velcro belt loops + strap ➜ Amazon = $11.54 (free S/H)
35mm Film Cameras:
- Praktica Pentacon MTL-5B + Manual Focus Lenses, Adapters + Filters:
  - Camera Body: Praktica Pentacon MTL-5B 35mm full frame SLR film semi-automatic metering TTL exposure + manual camera microprism viewfinder M42 screw mount 1/1000-1s+Bulb+self-timer (10s delay) 1/125s x-flash sync hot shoe flash 12-1600ASA (12-33DIN) LR44 alkaline battery (also here) ➜ Dresden, Germany = DDM1250 (August 1987)
  - Full Frame Lenses [Praktica M42 mount]:
    - Standard Prime: Pentacon 50mm ƒ/1.8 manual focus fixed prime lens M42 49mm filter Ø (also here) ➜ Dresden, Germany = (August 1987)
    - Wide Angle Macro Prime: Pentacon 29mm ƒ/2.8 manual focus fixed macro ultra-wide angle prime lens M42 55mm filter Ø (also here) ➜ Dresden, Germany = (August 1987)
    - Telephoto Prime: Pentacon 200mm ƒ/4.0 MC manual focus fixed telephoto prime lens M42 58mm filter Ø (also here) ➜ Dresden, Germany = (August 1987)
    - Long Telephoto Prime: Cambron (Samyang) 500mm ƒ/8.0 manual focus fixed telephoto prime lens M42 67mm filter Ø ➜ Camera & Darkroom = $89.99
  - Lens Adapter x 4: M42 (42mm Ø metric thread) Praktica Pentacon to Nikon lens mount adapter + infinity focus correction glass ➜ Ebay = $9.75 (free S/H) each
- Minolta X-700 + Manual Focus Lenses, Adapters + Filters:
  - Camera Body: Minolta X-700 35mm full frame SLR film + 3 Full Frame Prime Lenses [Minolta SR mount] + filters set with holder ➜ Bucharest, Romania = free gift (September 2014)
Accessories:
- Video Lights + Accessories [~ 1.8 TB total storage capacity]:
  - Recorder/Monitor: Atomos Ninja 2 ATOMNJA003 video recorder/monitor 4.3"/11cm 840x400 220dpi HDMI 1080p/30fps 10-bit color 4:2:2 sampling Apple ProRes/Avid DNxHD/HR uncompressed codecs 220Mbps + hot shoe ball head mount x 2 + 2.5"/6.35cm SATA3 HDD/SSD caddies x 2 + AtomOS (firmware upgradeable) LCD touchscreen + NP-F570 rechargeable Li-ion battery + A/C charger ➜ Ebay = $270 (free S/H)
  - LED Lights: Meike MK-Y700AR square 300W 700 bi-color LED light 7200lux/4500lumen 11.5x6.5"/19x16.5cm WT:35oz/990g 10-100% brightness dimmable WB:3200K-5500K removable barn door flaps + remote control NP-F550/F750/F770/F960 100min/charge Li-ion rechargeable battery x 2 + A/C+D/C charger hot shoe mount ➜ Amazon = $24.83
  - LED Lights: Polaroid PLLED350LCDYW square 185W 350 bi-color LED light 3600lux/2200lumen 7.5x4.25"/19.05x10.8cm WT:20.5oz/580g 10-100% brightness dimmable knobs x 2 WB:3200K-5600K diffuser removable barn door stackable NP-F550/F750/F770/F960 150min/charge Li-ion rechargeable battery x 2 + A/C+D/C charger hot shoe mount + bag ➜ Amazon = $58.19
  - Lights: Bestlight 10W 160 LED light 660lumen WB:3200-5600K dimmable knob on/off switch + 2 color filters + diffuser + AA rechargeable batteries x 6 + adjustable hot shoe mount ➜ Ebay = $21.35 (free S/H) ➜ sold 2020
  - Monitor: LILLIPUT 869GL-80NP/Y 8"/20.32cm 800x480 (1080p video) TFT LCD monitor HDMI/DVI + hot shoe ball head mount + remote control + D/C power adapter + 4600mAh Li-ion rechargeable battery + A/C charger ➜ Amazon = $179 (free S/H)
  - Microphone: Azden SMX-30 2-in-1 switchable SMX-15 stereo lobar X/Y cardioid + SGM-250 mono super cardioid polar pattern broadcast condenser microphones x 3 FQ:S=40-20000Hz/M=20-20000Hz S/N:S=82dB/M=77dB MIL:S=130dB/M=132dB (1%THD) MOL:+6.2dBu gain switch (-10dB pad, 0dB, +20dB boost) LCF:120Hz flat + shock absorbing mount + foam windscreen + AA x 2 batteries (24hrs) + 3.5mm stereo audio output ➜ Amazon = $230 (free S/H)
  - Disks:
    - SATA SSD: SanDisk Ultra II SDSSDHII-960G-G25 960GB SATA3 internal SSD 2.5"/7mm W:500MB/sec + R:550MB/sec ➜ Ebay = $175 (free S/H) + SanDisk SSD Dashboard Windows 7/8/8.1/10 app (free)
    - SATA SSD: SanDisk Ultra II SDSSDHII-960G-G25 960GB SATA3 internal SSD 2.5"/7mm W:500MB/sec + R:550MB/sec ➜ Ebay = $199.95 (free S/H) + SanDisk SSD Dashboard Windows 7/8/8.1/10 app (free)
  - Batteries x 2 + Charger: DSTE NP-F570 (NP-F330/NP-F530/NP-F550 replacement) 2900mAh 21.5Wh Li-ion rechargeable battery x 2 + flip out DSTD-DC01 A/C 100-240V 50/60Hz charger + D/C 12-24V car adapter ➜ Amazon = $22.99 (free S/H)
  - Cable: UCEC HDMI (type A) male to HDMI mini (type C) male 12"/30cm spiral coiled stretchable cable ➜ Amazon = $6.64 (free S/H)
- Remote Controls:
  - Remote: Viltrox/JYC JY-710 wireless timer/delayer/intervalometer/shutter remote control FSK 2.4GHz 4 channel LCD display + antenna receiver hot shoe mount + 3N connect cable ➜ Amazon = $34.5 (free S/H)
  - Remote: CamRanger 1001 wireless LAN Wi-Fi(N)/wired timer/delayer/intervalometer/shutter remote control transmitter 150Mb/sec LiveView monitor 150ft/46m 6hour 2000mAh Li-ion battery + USB cable + Ethernet cable + A/C adapter (rebranded + firmware tweaked TP-Link TL-MR3040 portable wireless router) ➜ Amazon = $280 (free S/H) + CamRanger Windows 7/8/8.1/10 app (free) + CamRanger Android app (free)
  - Remote: SSCameraControl WR-10X wireless LAN Wi-Fi(N)/wired timer/delayer/intervalometer/shutter remote control transmitter 150Mb/sec LiveView monitor 260ft/80m 7-8hour 2600mAh Li-ion rechargeable battery + Micro-USB charge cable (rebranded + firmware tweaked TP-Link TL-MR10U portable wireless router) ➜ Ebay = $75.96 + qDslrDashboard Windows 7/8/8.1/10 app (free) + qDslrDashboard Android app (free)
  - Remote: Triggertrap MD3-DC2/MC-DC2 Mobile 2.0 dongle wired timer/delayer/intervalometer/shutter remote control + 2.5mm cable + MC-DC2 3N 8pin to 2.5mm cable kit ➜ Ebay = $35 (free S/H) + Triggertrap Android app (free)
- Flashes + Accessories:
  - Hot Shoe Flash: Godox V860III-N Speedlight 20-200mm 1/300-1/20000s auto zoom V90°/H360° GN60 (200m, ISO 100) HSS/TTL/ETTL/i-TTLII/M/Multi/Sc/Sn/S1/S2 1/8000s 76Ws FEC:manual/FEB:±3stops (1/3stop increments) 2.4GHz 32channels wireless range:100m VB26A Li-ion rechargeable battery 7.2V/3000mAh recycle:0.01-1.5sec (650 flashes) + A/C charger firmware updates ➜ Amazon = $206.87 (free S/H) = free gift
  - Old Hot Shoe Flash: YongNuo Speedlite YN568EX automatic/manual/multi TTL flash 24-105mm 1/200-1/20000s V:90°/H:270° GN85 (85m, ISO 100) HSS/TTL/i-TTL/M/Multi/Sc/Sn/S1/S2/Bkt 1/8000s wireless range I:25m/O:15m 2.5mm PC sync port recycle:3sec full power overheating protection ➜ Ebay = $165.3 (free S/H)
  - Ring Flash: Neewer RF-550D macro high luminance 48LEDs manual ring flash semi/full light 3000-15000K color temperature + adapter rings x 8: 49+52+55+58+62+67+72+77mm + flash diffusers x 4 + AA batteries x 4 (not included) ➜ Ebay = $4.49 (free S/H)
  - IR Illuminator: ZUMA Z-950-NIKS SC-29 hot shoe TTL/i-TTL sync 3ft/0.9m coiled remote cord + AF assist infrared (IR) illuminator ➜ Ebay = $22.02 (free S/H)
  - Double Bracket: YUOCU ABS/PC dual hot shoe TTL/i-TTL flash hot shoe bracket ➜ Amazon = $13.61 (free S/H)
  - Extra Battery: YAIRCS VB26A Li-ion rechargeable battery 7.2V/3000mAh for Godox V860III speedlight ➜ Amazon = $40.31 (free S/H) = free gift
  - Diffuser Cap x 2: Fotasy soft cloth flash/speedlight diffuser cap + elastic band holder x 2 ➜ Amazon = $15.00 = free gift
- Tripods, Monopods, Gimbals + Accessories:
  - Tripod: Artcise AS80C (upgraded INNOREL RT80C) C fiber heavy duty 10x layers bowl tripod 4 sections 3 angles Fold:23"/58cm Load:44lbs/20kg HT:64"/162cm WT:4lbs/1.8kg + side magic arm + removable stainless steel spikes x 3 + dual tripod mount screw + 65mm bowl adapter ➜ Amazon = $198.69
  - Old Tripod: Davis & Sanford TR684C-36 C fiber tripod 4 section Fold:19"/48.2cm Load:18lbs/8.16kg HT:68"/172.7cm WT:4lbs/1.8kg quick twist lock foam insulated legs + traverse center column + ⅜" tripod mount screw + dual locking pan + tilt ball head + ARCA plate ➜ Amazon = $173.61 (free S/H)
  - Monopod [+ Tripod]: INNOREL RT55C C fiber 10x layers center column 2-in-1 HT:62"/158cm tripod + HT:64"/162cm monopod 4 sections 3 angles Fold:15"/37cm Load:26lbs/12kg + removable stainless steel spikes x 3 + dual tripod mount screw + INNOREL E34 ball head Load:35lbs/16kg ➜ Amazon = $90.4
  - Old Monopod: Koolehaoda MP-255LC professional 8x C fiber monopod 67"/170cm 5 extendable leg sections Load:17.6lbs/8kg WT:1.25lbs/0.57kg + reversible dual tripod mount screw + wrist strap + plastic/metal 3 feet folding base ➜ Amazon = $62.86 (free S/H)
  - Tripod Head Large: Novoflex MagicBall MB Al ball head WT:2lbs/0.9kg Load:22lbs/9.97kg friction control 120° + knurled wheel handle ⅜" tripod mount screw ➜ Amazon = $308.44
  - Tripod Head Medium: Novoflex MagicBall 50 MB-50 medium Al ball head WT:1.35lbs/0.6kg Load:16lbs/7.5kg friction control 120° + knurled wheel handle ⅜" tripod mount screw ➜ Ebay = $126.5
  - Tripod Joystick: Manfrotto 322RC2 Mg joystick ball head WT:1.8lbs/0.8kg Load:11lbs/5kg friction control heavy duty grip + movable 200PL-14 Al quick release plate ⅜" tripod mount screw + bubble level ➜ Amazon = $111.38
  - Fluid Head: Meco/Yunteng VT-1510 action fluid drag pan -85°/+90° tilt hydraulic head Load:7.7lbs/3.5kg + quick release plate ⅜" tripod mount screw + bubble level ➜ Amazon = $28.54 (free S/H)
  - Gimbal: K&F Concept KF31.052 upgraded Al adjustable gimbal head 360° panoramic exclusive optimal viscosity + enhanced consistency lubricant Load:45lbs/20kg WT:2.5lbs/1.13kg ⅜" tripod mount + ARCA plate ➜ Amazon = $76.22 (free S/H) = free gift card
  - Old Gimbal: SHOOT Al + steel 360° panoramic 3 axis adjustable fluid gimbal Load:44lbs/20kg + compass + ⅜" tripod mount + ARCA mount ➜ Amazon = $48.99 (free S/H)
  - Steady Cam: Opteka SteadyVid EX MK II hand held video/camera stabilizer ➜ Amazon = $34.4 (free S/H)
  - Mini Tripod: Manfrotto MTPIXIEVO-BK Pixi Evo 2 Section mini tripod Load:5.5lbs/2.5kg + ⅜" tripod mount screw + ball head ➜ Amazon = $39.99 (free S/H)
  - Tripod: SunPak Pro 423PX 620-423-CFT-PX2 C fiber tripod 3 section Fold:24.3"/61.7cm Load:15.4lbs/6.98kg HT:63"/160cm WT:3.15lbs/1.42kg + 620-CPG pistol grip ball head + bubble level ➜ Amazon = $99.95 (free S/H) ➜ sold 2020
  - Tripod Head: SunPak 620-CPG pistol grip ball head + bubble level ➜ Ebay = $39.95 (free S/H) ➜ sold 2020
  - Tripod Clamp: Fotga Al 360° panoramic quick release 60mm ARCA clamp + panning rotator base + tightening knobs + ⅜"/¼" adapter screw tripod mount + bubble level ➜ Amazon = $24 (free S/H)
  - Tripod Clamp: iShoot IS-JZ80BK Al quick release 60mm ARCA clamp + flip lock lever + tightening knob + ⅜"/¼" adapter screw tripod mount + bubble level ➜ Amazon = $29.17 (free S/H)
  - Tripod Clamp: Desmond DAC-X1 Al skeleton square quick release 50mm ARCA clamp + tightening knob + ⅜"/¼" adapter screw tripod mount + bubble level ➜ Amazon = $19.95 (free S/H)
  - Tripod Clamp: Neewer 10074648 50mm Al adjustable square ARCA clamp + dual tripod screw mount ➜ Amazon = $10.65 (free S/H)
  - Nikon D850 Tripod Plate + Attachment: Custom SLR MLTPL8 M-Plate Pro Al universal ARCA ⅜" tripod mount screw plate + Custom SLR HSPL8 M-Plate Al strap attachment + screw ➜ Ebay = $73.99 (free S/H)
  - Nikon D810 Tripod Plate + Attachment: MENGS M-Pro Plate Al universal ARCA ⅜" tripod mount screw plate ➜ Amazon = $12.26 (free S/H)
  - Tripod Plate + Attachment: Custom SLR MPSLIM M-Plate Slim Al universal ARCA ⅜" tripod mount screw plate + Custom SLR HSPL8 M-Plate Al strap attachment + screw ➜ B&H = $59.9 (free S/H)
  - Tripod Plate + Attachment: Breakthrough Photography 40mm ⅜" ARCA tripod plate + coin adjustable stainless steel screw + removable rear stopper ➜ Amazon = $9.97 (free S/H)
  - Tripod Ring x 2: FotoTech stainless steel ¼" tripod mount screw + ring x 2 + microfiber cleaning kit ➜ Amazon = $10.98
  - Tripod Bag: Vanguard SB-100 tripod stone bag + velcro straps x 3 ➜ Amazon = $11.24 (free S/H)
  - Tripod Leg Sleeve x 3: Leofoto LW-32 32mm tripod leg removable velcro rubberized wrap sleeve 108x166x3mm ➜ Amazon = $10.68 each (free S/H)
- Power Grips:
  - Nikon D850 Power Grip: Meike MK-D850 Pro MB-D18 vertical controls multi power battery grip + MK-DR Wi-Fi(N) 2.4GHz wireless 99 channels range:100m timer/delayer/intervalometer/shutter remote control transmitter for EN-EL15/EN-EL15A, EN-EL18/EN-EL18A/EN-EL18B + AA (rechargeable) batteries ➜ Amazon = $96.99 (free S/H)
  - Nikon D810 Power Grip: Meike MK-D800 MB-D12 vertical controls multi power battery grip for EN-EL15, EN-EL18/EN-EL18A + AA (rechargeable) batteries x 8 ➜ Ebay = $27.81 (free S/H)
  - Nikon D850 + Nikon D810 Power Grip Battery x 4: DSTE EN-EL18/EN-EL18A rechargeable Li-ion battery 10.8-11.1V 2600-3900mAh up to 43.3Wh + A/C 100-240V 50/60Hz charger + D/C 12-24V car charger ➜ Amazon = $38.99 (free S/H) each
  - Nikon D7100 Power Grip: Meike MK-D7100 MB-D15 vertical controls multi power battery grip for EN-EL15 + AA (rechargeable) batteries x 6 ➜ Amazon = $35.9 (free S/H) ➜ sold 2016
- Eyepiece, Viewfinder + Dot Sight:
  - Eyepiece: Nikon DK-17M 21mm 1.17x plastic + metal eyepiece magnifier + glass lens ➜ Amazon = $30.36
  - Dot Sight: Astromania 1X40RD Al reflex red/green dot adjustable 40mm lighted sight scope CR2032 Li battery + hot shoe mount ➜ Amazon = $29.99 (free S/H)
- Batteries x 10 + Chargers/Adapters x 5:
  - Car/USB Charger: DBPower DJS40 Al portable ultra high capacity multifunction charger 8000mAh/29.6Wh D/C 12V 300A peak car battery jump starter + USB 5V/2.1A high speed charge output 1000 charges + LED flashlight + circuit protection + cable/claws ➜ Amazon = $26.39 (free S/H)
  - Car Lighter Adapter: FUSHITON EC-5 lighter D/C 12V car battery adapter/cable ➜ Amazon = $3.9 (free S/H)
  - Car Lighter Adapter: Super Power Supply 010-SPS-10922 car charger D/C 12V input to D/C 12V 2A output 3.5x1.35mm plug ➜ Amazon = $8.98 (free S/H)
  - Dual Battery Charger/Adapter: TOP-MAX dual smart LCD EN-EL15 A/C 100-240V 50/60Hz charger + D/C 12-24V car charger rapid(High)/standard(Lower) modes + USB 5V charger ➜ Amazon = $21.99 (free S/H)
  - Batteries x 2 + Charger: WantMall EN-EL15 2250/2550mAh Li-ion rechargeable battery x 2 + flip out A/C 100-240V 50/60Hz charger + EU converter plug ➜ Amazon = $26.44 (free S/H)
  - Car Charger/Adapter: 75W D/C 12-24V to A/C 100-240V 50/60Hz + USB 5V + 150W surge suppressor car battery adapter/charger/inverter ➜ Ebay = $12.8 (free S/H)
  - USB Charger/Adapter: EN-EL15 USB charger CTNK004 5V + mini-USB to USB cable ➜ Ebay = $13.98 (free S/H)
  - Battery Charger/Adapter: EH-5A/EH-5B A/C 100-240V 50/60Hz power adapter + EP-5B D/C coupler/connector (fake EN-EL15 battery) + cable ➜ Ebay = $32.99 (free S/H)
  - Batteries x 2: xit XTENEL15 EN-EL15 Li-ion rechargeable battery 7.4V 2400mAh x 2 ➜ Amazon = $34.82 (free S/H)
  - Batteries x 2: Vivitar VIV-NB-EL15 EN-EL15 Li-ion rechargeable battery 7V 2500mAh x 2 + microfiber cleaning kit ➜ Amazon = $35.99 (free S/H)
  - Batteries x 2: Bower XPDNEL15 EN-EL15 Li-ion rechargeable battery 7.4V 2500mAh + 5yr warranty ➜ Amazon = $11 (free S/H) each
  - Holster x 2: Tenba Reload 636-220 velcro battery holster/pouch + belt/strap loop attachment slider ➜ Amazon = $9.95 (free S/H) each
  - Holster x 2: OP/TECH 4701202 velcro battery holster/pouch + belt/strap loop attachment slider ➜ Amazon = $6.95 (free S/H) each
  - Holster x 2: LensCoat bpd11na velcro battery x 1 holster/pouch x 2 + belt/strap loop attachment slider navy ➜ Amazon = $9.79 (free S/H)
  - Holster: Think Tank 009686 velcro battery x 2 holster/pouch x 1 + belt/strap loop attachment slider ➜ Amazon = $10.75 (free S/H)
- Shield:
  - Nikon D850 Glass: debous Nikon D850 LiveView + LCD 0.3mm optical tempered glass + UV protection anti glare anti scratch 9H hardness 99% transparent water proof protector shield x 2 ➜ Amazon = $8.99 (free S/H)
  - Nikon D810 Glass: FOTGA Nikon D800/D810 GGS LiveView + LCD 0.5mm 6 layers multicoating + UV protection 95% transparent anti glare hardened optical glass electrostatic adsorption impact resistant shatter proof protector shield ➜ Ebay = $3.99 (free S/H)
  - Nikon D7100 Polimer: GUARMOR Nikon D7100/D7200 ScreenGUARD 6711 clear LCD monitor screen protector guard exact fit precut 100% transparent x 3 ➜ Amazon = $6.5 (free S/H) ➜ sold 2016
- Straps:
  - Nikon D850 Shoulder Strap: Movo NS-203 quick release anti-slip shoulder seatbelt strap W:1.8"/45mm coral + plastic adjuster handles ➜ Amazon = $26.23 (free S/H) [modded with Nite Ize LSB4-01-R3 stainless steel S-Biner SlideLock #4 3.5x1.5"/8.9x3.8cm WT:75lbs/34kg x 2 ➜ Amazon = $5.09 each + zippered pocket shoulder pad from Altura Photo Rapid Fire shoulder strap ➜ Amazon = $17.49 (free S/H)]
  - Nikon D810 Shoulder Strap: Peak Design Sling SL-1 quick release anti-slip shoulder seatbelt strap W:1.8"/45mm INT:padded/EXT:gripped + anchor link + Al adjuster handles x 4 + ARCA plate ¼" tripod mount screw ➜ Amazon = $46.06 [modded with Nite Ize LSB4-01-R3 stainless steel S-Biner SlideLock #4 3.5x1.5"/8.9x3.8cm WT:75lbs/34kg x 2 ➜ Amazon = $5.09 each + zippered pocket shoulder pad from Altura Photo Rapid Fire shoulder strap ➜ Amazon = $17.49 (free S/H)]
  - Shoulder Strap: Altura Photo Rapid Fire quick release shoulder slider sling belt neck strap + double loop ¼" tripod mount screw + zippered pocket shoulder pad ➜ Amazon = $17.49 (free S/H)
  - Shoulder Strap: Opteka NS-7 neoprene shoulder strap + Al double sided swivel ¼" tripod mount screw ➜ Amazon = $9.95 (free S/H)
  - Shoulder Strap: JJC NS-J1 quick release anti-slip shoulder seatbelt strap + double loop ¼" tripod mount screw + zippered pocket shoulder pad ➜ Amazon = $7.89 (free S/H)
  - Nikon D850 + Nikon D810 Wrist Strap x 2: Joby JB01271-PWW DSLR wrist grip strap adjustable charcoal ➜ Amazon = $9.4 each [modded with Nite Ize LSBM-01-2R3 stainless steel S-Biner MicroLock 1.38x0.57x0.28"/3.5x1.5x0.7cm WT:3lbs/1.36kg x 2 ➜ Amazon = $2.49 each]
  - Nikon D850 Wrist Strap: ZugGear neoprene detachable adjustable wrist strap + alternate connections x 2 ➜ Amazon = $11.55 (free S/H) [modded with Nite Ize LSBM-01-2R3 stainless steel S-Biner MicroLock 1.38x0.57x0.28"/3.5x1.5x0.7cm WT:3lbs/1.36kg ➜ Amazon = $2.49 + Type-III slip-on nylon loop mini compass liquid filled ➜ Amazon = $7.95]
  - Nikon D810 Wrist Strap: Neewer neoprene detachable adjustable wrist strap + alternate connections x 2 ➜ Amazon = $4.99 (free S/H) [modded with Nite Ize LSBM-01-2R3 stainless steel S-Biner MicroLock 1.38x0.57x0.28"/3.5x1.5x0.7cm WT:3lbs/1.36kg ➜ Amazon = $2.49 + Type-III slip-on nylon loop mini compass liquid filled ➜ Amazon = $7.95]
  - Nikon D850 Wrist Strap: JJC Deluxe PRO1MR microfiber detachable adjustable padded wrist strap + 90° Al adjustable eyelet ARCA plate ¼" tripod screw red thread/black ➜ Amazon = $25.22 (free S/H)
  - Wrist Strap: PinShang detachable adjustable wrist strap + 2 anchor links ➜ Amazon = $5.18 (free S/H)
- Levelers:
  - Level Bubble: HDE flat circular horizontal level bubble hot shoe square rubber mount ➜ Amazon = $3.94 (free S/H)
  - 3D Level Bubble: Triple axis cubic horizontal x 2 + vertical level bubble hot shoe mount clear ➜ Amazon = $3.18 (free S/H)
CF/SD/SDHC/SDXC/XQD/CFx Cards, Adapters + Readers [~ 11 TB total storage capacity; all cards, cartridges, sticks + drives formatted using exFAT]:
- Nikon D850 Converter CFx to NVMe: ZITAY CS-305 CFExpress (CFx) type B male to NVMe M.2 SSD adapter/converter enclosure W:1200MB/sec R:1700MB/sec interface compatible with Samsung 970/980 series NVMe M.2 SSDs + CFx type B/XQD USB 3.1 Gen2 card reader ➜ Amazon = $210.25 (free S/H)
- Nikon D850 NVMe SSD 2TB: Samsung MZ-V7S2T0B/AM 970 EVO PLUS 2TB M.2 NVMe key M 2280 PCIe 3.1 Gen3x4 MLC 3D V-NAND SSD W:3300MB/sec R:3500MB/sec internal SSD ➜ Ebay = $289.04 (free S/H)
- Nikon D850 CFx 2TB: Delkin DCFX1-2TB POWER CFExpress (CFx) type B 2TB memory card W:1540MB/sec R:1730MB/sec ➜ B&H = $919.83 (free S/H)
- Nikon D850 XQD 256GB: Sony QD-G256E 256GB XQD 2.0 G Series 2933x W:400MB/sec R:440MB/sec ➜ Amazon = $314.53
- Nikon D850 XQD 240GB: Sony QD-G240F 240GB XQD 2.0 G Series 2933x W:400MB/sec R:440MB/sec ➜ Amazon = $330.84
- Nikon D810 CF 256GB x 2: KomputerBay 256GB Professional Compact Flash (CF) UDMA7 1066x W:155MB/sec R:160MB/sec extreme speed VPG-65 HD (1080p)/UHD 4K (2160p)/RAW 4K [Cinema(DCI):4096x2160] video ➜ Amazon = $175.99 (free S/H) each
- Nikon D810 CF 256GB: KomputerBay 256GB Professional Compact Flash (CF) UDMA7 1066x W:155MB/sec R:160MB/sec extreme speed VPG-65 HD (1080p)/UHD 4K (2160p)/RAW 4K [Cinema(DCI):4096x2160] video ➜ Amazon = $169.99 (free S/H)
- SDXC 256GB: Lexar LSD256CRBNA1000 256GB SDXC Class 10 UHS-II U3 1000x W:80MB/sec R:150MB/sec ➜ Amazon = $103.99
- SDXC 256GB x 2: PNY Elite Performance P-SDX256U1H-GE 256GB SDXC Class 10 UHS-I U1 600x W:60MB/sec + R:90MB/sec ➜ Ebay = $77.5 (free S/H) each
- SDXC 128GB: KomputerBay 128GB SDXC class 10 UHS-I U1 600x W:60MB/sec + R:90MB/sec ➜ Amazon = $63.5 (free S/H)
- SDXC 64GB: KomputerBay 64GB SDXC class 10 UHS-I U1 600x W:60MB/sec + R:90MB/sec ➜ Amazon = $28.99 (free S/H)
- SDHC 32GB: SanDisk Extreme Pro SDSDXPA-032G-AFFP 32GB SDHC class 10 UHS-I U3 633x W:90MB/sec + R:95MB/sec ➜ Amazon = $60.95 (free S/H)
- SDHC 32GB: SanDisk Extreme Pro SDSDXPA-032G-AFFP 32GB SDHC class 10 UHS-I U3 633x W:90MB/sec + R:95MB/sec ➜ Amazon = $60.95 (free S/H) ➜ sold 2016
- SDHC 32GB Wireless: Toshiba FlashAir II PFW032U-1BCW 32GB SDHC + embedded wireless LAN Wi-Fi class 10 ➜ Ebay = $38.42 (free S/H) + FlashAir Android app (free)
- Nikon D810 Adapter: Extreme MMC/SD/SDHC/SDXC/wireless card to Compact Flash (CF) type I (3.3mm) UDMA7/SD 4.1/UHS-I/UHS-II card adapter ➜ Ebay = $11.91 (free S/H)
- Readers + Cases:
  - Nikon D850 External Card Reader x 2: TREBLEET dual slot CFExpress (CFx) type B + XQD card reader USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gb/sec USB A to C + USB C to C cables ➜ Amazon = $52.55 each (free S/H)
  - Nikon D850 External Card Reader: Sony QDA-SB1/J XQD card reader USB 3.1 Gen 1 adapter + extension female/male USB 3.0 cable ➜ Amazon = $25.51 (free S/H)
  - Nikon D850 External Card Reader: Sony QDA-SB1/J XQD card reader USB 3.1 Gen 1 adapter + extension female/male USB 3.0 cable ➜ Ebay = $24.95 (free S/H)
  - Nikon D810 External Card Reader: Transcend TS-RDF8K USB 3.0 super speed CF (UDMA7)/MS/MSXC/Micro-SD/SD/SDHC/SDXC external card reader ➜ Amazon = $14.83 (free S/H)
  - Nikon D810 External Card Reader x 2: Sunshine-TipWay (STW) all-in-1 USB 3.0 CF (UDMA7)/Micro-SD/MMC/MS/SD/SDHC/SDXC external card reader ➜ Amazon = $9.99 (free S/H) each
  - External Card Reader: Kodak A250 83037 50-in-1 USB 2.0 CF/M2/Micro-SD/MMC/MS/SD/SDHC/SDXC external card reader ➜ Amazon = $6.99 (free S/H)
  - External Card Reader: Sabrent CR-UMSS 2 Slot USB 3.0 5Gb/sec Micro-SD/MMC/SD/SDHC/SDXC/T-Flash external card reader ➜ Amazon = $5.99 (free S/H)
  - External Card Case: LYNCA KH-15 36 slots XQDx3|CFx3|SDx12|TFx6|MSx6 waterproof shockproof ABS case + eject pin key ➜ Amazon = $9.99 (free S/H)
- Copiers/Duplicators:
  - External Copier/Duplicator: Spartan 1-2 targets portable standalone USB 2.0/3.0 copier/duplicator FAT16/FAT32(X)/exFAT/ext2/ext3 USB card reader CF/Micro-SD/MMC/MS/SD/SDHC/SDXC + USB 3.0 SATA SSD + LED display + A/C 100-240V 50/60Hz adapter ➜ Amazon = $45.8 (free S/H)
Cases, Packs, Bags, Pouches, Inserts, Add-ons:
- Travel Luggage: Delsey Helium Shadow 3.0 international luggage 29" 29x19.75x12.75"=61.5" WT:11.11lbs/5.04kg polycarbonate expandable compression zipper TSA lock double spinner trolley 10yr warranty platinum ➜ Amazon = $84.47 (free S/H)
- Travel Carry-on: Delsey DEL 076 40 CB BD Helium Aero international carry-on 20.5" (19") EXT+W:21.75x13.75x9.75"/55x35x24.5cm EXT-W:19x13x9.5"/48.2x33x24cm EXT:20.5x14.5x10"/52x37x25.5cm WT:8.2lbs/3.7kg polycarbonate expandable compression zipper TSA lock double spinner trolley 10yr warranty cobalt blue ➜ Amazon = $96.68 (free S/H)
- Duffel Bag: HEXIN lightweight foldable waterproof nylon duffel bag 32L 18x13.6x8"/45.7x34.5x20.3cm zippered + adjustable straps/handles grey/blue-1 fits top of carry-on telescopic handle ➜ Amazon = $7.59 (free S/H)
- Hiking Backpack: TETON Sports Hiker 3700 1005 60L backpack + ultralight Al internal frame 30.5x12.5x12.5"/77.5x31.75x31.75cm red/grey + weather cover yellow ➜ Sportsman's Warehouse = $79.99
- Backpack: KIPSTA Away 50L hard back backpack padded straps black/brick ➜ Decathlon = $30
- Backpack: Clik Elite Jetpack 17 CE719BK shoulder pack/backpack + removable padded modular capsule/pouch/insert/partition 420D nylon zippered lid red + weather cover red ➜ Amazon = $119.95 (free S/H)
- Chest Pack: Clik Elite BodyLink CE512BK chest pack/backpack + secure camera strap + weather cover red ➜ Amazon = $121.02 (free S/H)
- Day Backpack: Albott shockproof waterproof anti-theft camera backpack INT:15x11x6"/40x28x16cm|EXT:19x12x7"/48x30x18cm + padded modular capsule/pouch/insert/partition + tripod holder/strap + weather cover ➜ Amazon = $35.99 (free S/H)
- Day Backpack: Quechua/Yituzhe/X-Sports Arpenaz 30L sports backpack grey/lime ➜ Ebay = $39 (free S/H)
- Day Backpack: Quechua/Yituzhe/X-Sports Arpenaz 20L sports backpack dark grey ➜ Amazon = $21.69 (free S/H)
- Mini Backpack: Quechua/Yituzhe/X-Sports Arpenaz 15L sports backpack blue/grey ➜ Ebay = $7.66 (free S/H)
- Insert x 2: Clik Elite CE509RE pro-body medium padded modular capsule/pouch/insert/partition 420D nylon zippered lid red ➜ Amazon = $27.99 (free S/H) each
- X-Large Bag: Manfrotto professional shoulder bag 50 MB MP-SB-50BB core protection system exo-tough multi-layered fits 2 pro DSLRs + 3-6 lenses + flash + 15" laptop + 10" tablet EXT:13x16.15x11.4"/33x41x29cm + trolley slot + removable shoulder strap + weather cover silver ➜ Amazon = $49.95 (free S/H) [modded with Nite Ize LSB4-01-R3 stainless steel S-Biner SlideLock #4 3.5x1.5"/8.9x3.8cm WT:75lbs/34kg x 2 ➜ Amazon = $5.09 each]
- Bag: Granite Gear GG080109 18L zippsack 210D nylon 15x9x8"/38x23x20cm large blue + handles ➜ Amazon = $19.95 (free S/H) [modded with Nite Ize LSB4-01-R3 stainless steel S-Biner SlideLock #4 3.5x1.5"/8.9x3.8cm WT:75lbs/34kg x 2 ➜ Amazon = $5.09 each]
- Camera + Lens Case: Vanguard divider bag 53 INT:21.1x15.75x6.9"/53.5x40x17.5cm padded modular capsule/pouch/insert/partition zippered lid + zippered internal pocket + handle ➜ Amazon = $105.11 (free S/H)
- Nikon D850 Camera + Lens Case: Hermitshell hard shell EVA case + zipper + handle INT:12.5x6.7x9"/31.7x17x22.7cm ➜ Amazon = $24.99 (free S/H)
- Nikon D810 Camera Case: Hermitshell hard shell EVA case + zipper + handle INT:8x6.5x4.2"/20.3x16.5x10.7cm ➜ Amazon = $18.54 (free S/H)
- Camera + Lens Case: Hermitshell hard shell EVA case + zipper + handle + strap INT:17.5x12.5x6"/44.5x31.75x15.2cm ➜ Amazon = $52.99 (free S/H)
- Nikon D7100 Large Bag: Extra Large soft padded bag/case EXT:21.5x11x9"/54.6x28x22.8cm 3 outer pockets + handle + removable shoulder strap ➜ Amazon = $29.99 (free S/H) ➜ sold 2016
- Pouch: MindShift UltraLight cover 30 100D ripstop + 210D velocity nylon INT:7.1x11.4x8.7"/18x29x22cm lightly padded lightweight compress/decompress weather resistant flap charcoal + waist belt quick release coupler + top carry handle + adjustable front bungee cord ➜ Amazon = $29.99
- Weather Cover: Getfitsoo professional waterproof partially transparent zippered EXT:17.7x13.8"/45x35cm camera + lens weather cover ➜ Amazon = $11.55 (free S/H)
- Lens Warmer: COOWOO USB universal glass optical lens warmer anti-condensation defog adjustable velcro sleeve L:13"/33cm|W:3.35"/8.5cm fits any lens MAX:122°F/50°C|MED:86°F/30°C 5ft/150cm USB cable connects to 5V USB charger/power bank ➜ Amazon = $16.81 (free S/H)
- Wind Proof Umbrella: Repel portable umbrella strong compact inversion resistant wind proof OPEN:42"/61cm FOLD:11.5"/29cm WT:15oz/425g 9 resin reinforced fiberglass ribs metal shaft quick dry teflon coated double vented canopy rubberized non-slip handle auto open + close UPF=30+ ➜ Amazon = free gift
- Umbrella Holder: WAYUTO ABS hands free front umbrella holder durable/sturdy high strength/hardness + bracket mount + strap harness angle + height adjustable fits almost any umbrella ➜ Amazon = $6.29 (free S/H) + free points

Binoculars:
- Nikon 8252 ACULON A211 10-22x50 zoom binoculars + shoulder strap ➜ Amazon = $122.21 (free S/H)

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Operating Systems (OSes)

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OSes:
PC:
My custom home built PC powered by an unlocked Intel i7 hexa-core extreme edition CPU is running flawlessly at 4.4GHz (closed circuit liquid CPU cooler) connected to my 32"/81.28cm 4K 3840x2160 1bil colors 10-bit HDR pro monitor.
Get CPU overclocking + monitoring tools [free(ware)]. Get benchmark tools [free(ware)].
I multi-boot using these OSes installed on separate SSDs:
- Windows 8 Enterprise 64-bit (x64): what a piece of guano!
  Not worth even the few minutes I spent installing it, so I removed it next day.
  Annoying GUI + subpar functionality.
- ßUG: But Windows 10 takes the cake, and I refuse to install it on any of my computers: useless GUI, extremely annoying + least functional of all Windows OSes. ;-(
  And the worst part is Windows 10 attempts to install itself by force without permission (behind the user's back!), and is chock-full of spyware, adware, "phone home" telemetry, data collection/logging, customer "experience" + unwanted "offers" most of which cannot be turned off, and that constitutes a serious breach of privacy.
  Basic education in the digital age:
  - Wikipedia: Internet Privacy.
  - Wikipedia: Privacy Laws.
  - MDGx: Net Neutrality.
  FIX: MDGx 10_BLOCK Tools (free), or get similar repair tools.
  In case you're wondering... Windows 10 looks like this.
- Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit (x64): must-have patches, extremely tweaked, free(ware) tweaking tools, optimized services + Open-Shell [Classic Shell fork].
- Knoppix 32-bit (x86) current distro (free): still learning Linux.
- Ubuntu Desktop 64-bit (x64) current distro (free): playing around with Linux.
I use these Windows tools [free(ware)] to calibrate my monitors:
Laptop:
On my Intel i7 quad core mobile CPU gaming laptop outfitted with an NVidia GPU + 1080p display (turbo overclocked) I use Windows 8.1 OEM 64-bit (pre-installed): extremely tweaked, free(ware) tweaking tools, optimized services + Open-Shell [Classic Shell fork].

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