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Oh ok cool, thanks. Maybe I'll just go with him and get a bag after his birthday. He is notorious for damaging stuff, so that'd be the priority. I'll look into those canon lenses, the soviet ones seem a bit outta my comfort level. I'd rather just tell him about them and let him figure it out. Thanks again.

As far as I can tell SDXC isn't compatible. It's was released 12 years ago. I've tried to look at bags, not sure if most dslrs are the same size because nothing comes up when I search 450d camera bag. I will look at those lenses but I'm in Canada so it might not pan out. Thanks for the advice.

My brother is getting a used Canon 450D for his birthday. I know nothing about photography but want to get him some related gifts. This is his first DSLR so he doesn't have much gear for it. His fiance has mentioned he wants to start bird watching/space stuff. I'm more inclined to get him general purpose gear because it seems like he doesn't have a specific use for it yet. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I've already bought 2 batteries, and a memory card case. I plan to get him a few SDHC cards because all of his are SDXC.

I don't need better headphones, I'm fine with the current ones. I just figured it wouldn't hurt to get a combo unit vs just a DAC. The problem is most likely the onboard sound card and I'm not interested in replacing it or RMAing the laptop. Using a different splitter doesn't help, and using the combo jack on my phone or PlayStation doesn't cause issues. The intention is to have something that will move to a new setup once I build a desktop. I'm just interested in something that has a .25" or 3.5mm output and a 3.5mm input put. It doesn't have to be $200. I don't really know audio gear and that's just the upper limit of what I'm willing to spend.

I'm fine with my current headphones. So I would just need to find a DAC with mic input?

I'm looking for a DAC/AMP combo unit with a mic input for ~$200 Canadian. The pinned post recommends a Schiit Fulla 2 but Amazon doesn't have that anymore, in Canada at least. Is there something similar? The 2 uses for it would be: Vmoda Crossfade LP with BoomPro Sennheiser HD599 SE with no Mic, as the BoomPro cant connect to it. The onboard audio on my GS63VR is getting bad. Plugging in the mic now causes the headphones to buzz. Eventually I will get a desktop mic but it seems hard to find one that wont pick up the fan noise from a gaming laptop.

Awesome, looking forward to confirmed dates! Thanks.

@CPotter Are you guys getting close to finalizing the dates for LTX20?

If you DM @Infensus he can can add you to a facebook messenger group we have for Samesun. There are 4 of us in it now. I wont be there until tomorrow night, around 10:30.

I've had a GS63 for a couple years now, it turns into a jet when I turn a game on. I'd like to see how the added thickness helps with cooling on yours.

Thanks, I'm most likely going to get this one. Don't forget your Kensington locks either. Just got that on in yesterday. Fits nice and tight. Not about to try and rip it out of the socket to test it though.

Nice, I'll be staying there as well.

Nice, I'll probably swing by and say hi. I'm flying from Penticton.

I've got S12.

In the discord it was mentioned that there is an 8'-10' tube and drape partition. So you wont be able to see the stage.