Fahim's Notebook

The Olympus D-390: The Camera That Started It All

23 Sep 2026 3 min read photography

Before mirrorless cameras. Before full-frame sensors. Before debating autofocus tracking, dynamic range, megapixels, and whether a lens is “sharp enough.” There was the Olympus D-390 (also known as the C-150

When Will Sony Embrace Computational Photography?

23 Sep 2026 2 min read photography

There are days when I miss my Olympus. Not because it was technically better. Not because it could compete with the incredible sensors, autofocus systems, and lenses I have access to today. But

Watching Them Ride

11 Aug 2026 2 min read

I took my son to Pedalheads today; basically a summer bike camp where they teach kids how to ride without training wheels. He's there from 9 to 12 each day, so

The Lens I Didn't Need: Rethinking My Camera Bag

26 Jul 2026 5 min read Sony

The Lens I Didn't Need: Rethinking My Camera Bag I've come to a slightly uncomfortable realization about my photography: I have a very good camera, I have very good

Pi-hole Blocklists

19 Feb 2026 2 min read DNS

When you first install Pi-hole, it comes with a single default blocklist (StevenBlack's Unified Hosts). While this is a fantastic starting point, power users almost always add community-curated lists