L\u2019astuce<\/h2>\n
Tout se joue depuis le coffre. Il vous faut un objet dont la tige est assez fine pour se glisser dans les encoches, mais suffisamment solide pour supporter une bonne traction. Favoriser un outils coud\u00e9. C\u2019est beacoup plus facile. Dans mon cas, j\u2019ai utilis\u00e9 un manche de rouleau \u00e0 peinture.<\/p>\n Le si\u00e8ge se d\u00e9bloque assez facilement et vous pouvez le relever normalement.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve made a few updates to my Bartender triggers<\/a> that allow me to switch configurations depending on whether the screen has a notch or not.<\/p>\n Only one script is now required.<\/p>\n The Bellroy Venture Camera Mag is a 10-liter camera sling bag, sold for around 200 CHF, but you can find some deals if you dig around. It targets photographers who want to carry their gear without looking like a cameraman on the go.<\/p>\n I was looking for a discreet, simple, and comfortable camera bag for everyday use. Not something that screams \u201ccamera gear\u201d on every street corner. I wanted a minimalist, sturdy, and elegant enough item to take with me everywhere without drawing attention.<\/p>\n At first touch, the bag really inspires confidence. The finishes are neat, the construction feels robust, and the whole thing remains flexible without feeling fragile. It\u2019s exactly the kind of object you\u2019re happy to hold in your hands.<\/p>\n This is where the bag stands out, and here is how I organized it. On the outside, a front zippered pocket gives me quick access to spare batteries, pens, or small everyday items. Everything has its place, and you eventually stop thinking about it. That\u2019s the sign that the organization works.<\/p>\n The dividers, actually, are a double-edged sword. Since they are sewn to the bottom of the bag, it\u2019s impossible to remove them completely. An A5 notebook that I use for my bullet journal doesn\u2019t fit without juggling their position. And when you push them aside to make room, the devices risk touching each other. A full-width space would have been welcome.<\/p>\n The other point worth raising: the advertised 10-liter capacity seems generous to me. This bag is often criticized for the lack of a top handle. I understand the criticism, but personally, I don\u2019t share it. The two side handles are perfectly sufficient to grab the bag quickly. And adding a top handle would, in my opinion, detract from what makes the design so charming.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a bag I really appreciate for its style, quality, and practicality. But you have to see it for what it is: an everyday companion designed to carry the essentials, not to take everything with you. If you\u2019re looking for a minimalist, well-built, and comfortable camera bag, it checks a lot of boxes. If you want space above all else, look elsewhere.<\/p> Alan Schaller<\/a> has a Patreon page<\/a> where he shares his knowledge of the art of photography. If, like me, you love his work and street photography, I highly recommend subscribing to it.<\/p>\n Every month he runs a competition on this page based on a theme, which he judges himself. It is a huge honour, as this community has so many talented photographers.<\/p>\n And it motivates me to keep learning and improving. Bearing in mind that I got back into photography 4 months ago after a hiatus of about ten years.<\/p>\n This photo was taken during a family gathering. We were throwing Easter eggs in our garden. One of my daughters, along with one of her cousins and their grandfather, were throwing eggs at each other. I placed myself in the middle, sitting on the ground, and the photo was taken looking upwards as they were throwing them. I was a bit worried about taking one on the head.<\/p>\n Druuummm roll please\u2026 the winners of the perspective competition are (in no particular order):<\/p>\n Evan Andy Davies Martin Wong John Barnes Thomas Fritz<\/p>\n Alienlebarge<\/p>\n Saman Amin Christian Cyfus Romain L\u00e9ger<\/p>\n Jed Best<\/p>\n I was really impressed with the entries for this one, there were some real stunners - but the ones that really stood out were these winners, they all captured perspectives in different ways, looking down, looking through, looking up, finding some very unique frames in locations etc. I thought they each had their own uniqueness, and quite a few made me really look twice and try to work out what I was looking at, which is something fun to see in a competition on perspective in particular.<\/p>\n (I couldn\u2019t find a full name or instagram for some of you, so please comment below if you\u2019d like me to update them).<\/p>\n My next competition is going to be on light: hard light, soft light, backlight\u2026 front light for that matter. To enter, just head to the chat section and look out for \u201cLight Competition\u201d, and 10 winners will be selected to appear at the end of our next YouTube episode.<\/p>\n Well done again to the winners, and thanks to everyone for their submissions - you got involved!<\/p>\n Alan<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The photos of the winners are featured in his latest video<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Un](\"https:\/\/alienlebarge.ch\/media\/pages\/articles\/debloquer-sieges-jogger\/b6a7a72eb2-1785945400\/img_1099.jpeg\")
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","date_published":"2026-08-05T17:55:00+02:00","summary":"","image":"https:\/\/alienlebarge.ch\/media\/pages\/articles\/debloquer-sieges-jogger\/b6a7a72eb2-1785945400\/img_1099-600x.webp"},{"id":"https:\/\/alienlebarge.ch\/@\/page\/5dc5afdd-c0c8-43b8-8f80-32c325388081","url":"https:\/\/alienlebarge.ch\/articles\/smart-menu-bar-management-improvement","title":"Improvement of the Smart Menu Bar Management script","content_text":"I've made a few updates to (link: page:\/\/d56xwmovya9jxhuy text: my Bartender triggers) that allow me to switch configurations depending on whether the screen has a notch or not.\n\nOnly one script is now required.\n\n```bash\n#!\/bin\/zsh\n\n# ==============================================================================\n# Script: detect_main_display.sh\n#\n# Purpose:\n# Detects whether the MAIN display (the one with the menu bar) is an\n# EXTERNAL monitor or the INTERNAL MacBook screen.\n#\n# Output:\n# - Prints \"true\" and exits 0 if the main display is EXTERNAL (no notch)\n# - Prints \"false\" and exits 1 if the main display is INTERNAL (has a notch)\n#\n# Notes:\n# - Works whether the MacBook lid is open or closed (clamshell mode).\n# - When the lid is closed, macOS doesn't even list the internal screen,\n# so the internal block simply won't exist in the output.\n# - LANG=en_US.UTF-8 forces system_profiler to output in English,\n# regardless of the system's configured language, so the string\n# matching below stays reliable.\n# ==============================================================================\n\n# Step 1: Get the full display info from macOS, forced to English output.\nDISPLAY_INFO=$(LANG=en_US.UTF-8 system_profiler SPDisplaysDataType 2>\/dev\/null)\n\n# Step 2: Default assumption is \"main display is NOT internal\"\n# (this will be flipped to \"true\" only if proven otherwise below).\nMAIN_IS_INTERNAL=\"false\"\n\n# Step 3: Split the system_profiler output into one \"block\" per display.\n#\n# Each display starts with a line indented by exactly 8 spaces followed by\n# a name and a colon, e.g.:\n# \" S34C65xT:\"\n# \" Color LCD:\"\n#\n# We can't split on blank lines (system_profiler doesn't always insert one\n# between displays), so instead we use awk to start a new block every time\n# we see a line matching that exact indentation pattern.\n#\n# Each finished block is emitted with a NUL byte (\\0) separator instead of\n# a newline, because display names\/properties could theoretically contain\n# newline-unsafe characters \u2014 NUL is the safest delimiter for `read -d ''`.\nwhile IFS= read -r -d '' BLOCK; do\n # Step 4: For each display block, check if it is BOTH:\n # - the main display (\"Main Display: Yes\")\n # - AND an internal display (\"Connection Type: Internal\")\n # These two lines only appear together in the SAME block for the\n # internal MacBook screen when it is currently the main display.\n if [[ \"$BLOCK\" == *\"Main Display: Yes\"* ]] && [[ \"$BLOCK\" == *\"Connection Type: Internal\"* ]]; then\n MAIN_IS_INTERNAL=\"true\"\n fi\ndone < <(awk '\n # Detect the start of a new display block: exactly 8 spaces of\n # indentation, then a non-space character, ending with a colon.\n \/^ [^ ].*:$\/ {\n # If we already accumulated a previous block, flush it out\n # (separated by a NUL byte) before starting the new one.\n if (block != \"\") printf \"%s\\0\", block\n block = \"\"\n }\n # Accumulate every line (including the header line) into the\n # current block.\n { block = block $0 \"\\n\" }\n\n # Flush the very last block once the input ends.\n END { if (block != \"\") printf \"%s\\0\", block }\n' <<< \"$DISPLAY_INFO\")\n\n# Step 5: Output the final result based on what we found.\nif [[ \"$MAIN_IS_INTERNAL\" == \"true\" ]]; then\n # Main display is the internal MacBook screen (has a notch)\n echo \"false\"\n exit 1\nelse\n # Main display is an external monitor (no notch)\n echo \"true\"\n exit 0\nfi\n```","content_html":"#!\/bin\/zsh\n\n# ==============================================================================\n# Script: detect_main_display.sh\n#\n# Purpose:\n# Detects whether the MAIN display (the one with the menu bar) is an\n# EXTERNAL monitor or the INTERNAL MacBook screen.\n#\n# Output:\n# - Prints \"true\" and exits 0 if the main display is EXTERNAL (no notch)\n# - Prints \"false\" and exits 1 if the main display is INTERNAL (has a notch)\n#\n# Notes:\n# - Works whether the MacBook lid is open or closed (clamshell mode).\n# - When the lid is closed, macOS doesn't even list the internal screen,\n# so the internal block simply won't exist in the output.\n# - LANG=en_US.UTF-8 forces system_profiler to output in English,\n# regardless of the system's configured language, so the string\n# matching below stays reliable.\n# ==============================================================================\n\n# Step 1: Get the full display info from macOS, forced to English output.\nDISPLAY_INFO=$(LANG=en_US.UTF-8 system_profiler SPDisplaysDataType 2>\/dev\/null)\n\n# Step 2: Default assumption is \"main display is NOT internal\"\n# (this will be flipped to \"true\" only if proven otherwise below).\nMAIN_IS_INTERNAL=\"false\"\n\n# Step 3: Split the system_profiler output into one \"block\" per display.\n#\n# Each display starts with a line indented by exactly 8 spaces followed by\n# a name and a colon, e.g.:\n# \" S34C65xT:\"\n# \" Color LCD:\"\n#\n# We can't split on blank lines (system_profiler doesn't always insert one\n# between displays), so instead we use awk to start a new block every time\n# we see a line matching that exact indentation pattern.\n#\n# Each finished block is emitted with a NUL byte (\\0) separator instead of\n# a newline, because display names\/properties could theoretically contain\n# newline-unsafe characters \u2014 NUL is the safest delimiter for `read -d ''`.\nwhile IFS= read -r -d '' BLOCK; do\n # Step 4: For each display block, check if it is BOTH:\n # - the main display (\"Main Display: Yes\")\n # - AND an internal display (\"Connection Type: Internal\")\n # These two lines only appear together in the SAME block for the\n # internal MacBook screen when it is currently the main display.\n if [[ \"$BLOCK\" == *\"Main Display: Yes\"* ]] && [[ \"$BLOCK\" == *\"Connection Type: Internal\"* ]]; then\n MAIN_IS_INTERNAL=\"true\"\n fi\ndone < <(awk '\n # Detect the start of a new display block: exactly 8 spaces of\n # indentation, then a non-space character, ending with a colon.\n \/^ [^ ].*:$\/ {\n # If we already accumulated a previous block, flush it out\n # (separated by a NUL byte) before starting the new one.\n if (block != \"\") printf \"%s\\0\", block\n block = \"\"\n }\n # Accumulate every line (including the header line) into the\n # current block.\n { block = block $0 \"\\n\" }\n\n # Flush the very last block once the input ends.\n END { if (block != \"\") printf \"%s\\0\", block }\n' <<< \"$DISPLAY_INFO\")\n\n# Step 5: Output the final result based on what we found.\nif [[ \"$MAIN_IS_INTERNAL\" == \"true\" ]]; then\n # Main display is the internal MacBook screen (has a notch)\n echo \"false\"\n exit 1\nelse\n # Main display is an external monitor (no notch)\n echo \"true\"\n exit 0\nfi<\/code><\/pre>","date_published":"2026-07-12T14:00:00+02:00","summary":"","image":null},{"id":"https:\/\/alienlebarge.ch\/@\/page\/809a2a4c-4fdd-40b5-a584-b3969dcdab11","url":"https:\/\/alienlebarge.ch\/articles\/bellroy-venture-camera-bag-review","title":"Bellroy Venture Camera Mag, my review after a few months","content_text":"(image: file:\/\/ff5213ac-185e-4da7-9831-92f2d83a9b7f)\n\nThe Bellroy Venture Camera Mag is a 10-liter camera sling bag, sold for around 200 CHF, but you can find some deals if you dig around. It targets photographers who want to carry their gear without looking like a cameraman on the go.\n\n## Why I chose this bag\n\nI was looking for a discreet, simple, and comfortable camera bag for everyday use. Not something that screams \"camera gear\" on every street corner. I wanted a minimalist, sturdy, and elegant enough item to take with me everywhere without drawing attention.\n\n## My first impressions\n\nAt first touch, the bag really inspires confidence. The finishes are neat, the construction feels robust, and the whole thing remains flexible without feeling fragile. It's exactly the kind of object you're happy to hold in your hands.\n\n## Everyday organization\n\nThis is where the bag stands out, and here is how I organized it. \nThe large main pocket contains two sewn-in dividers, so they are fixed but can be moved laterally, allowing you to create up to three compartments depending on the setup. I currently store my Fujifilm X\u2011E5 in it, along with a Polaroid Flip and one or two extra pancake lenses. On the sides, two elastic pockets hold my cleaning cloths, straps, or AirTag. A small interior zippered pocket is perfect for SD cards and other small accessories.\n\nOn the outside, a front zippered pocket gives me quick access to spare batteries, pens, or small everyday items. Everything has its place, and you eventually stop thinking about it. That's the sign that the organization works.\n\n(image: file:\/\/8a141096-c055-4c03-b5e6-ae1353a81d3a srcset:default)\n\n(image: file:\/\/3635bd0d-8257-445e-9c6d-6db1b5d268fb srcset:default)\n\n## The downsides\n\nThe dividers, actually, are a double-edged sword. Since they are sewn to the bottom of the bag, it's impossible to remove them completely. An A5 notebook that I use for my bullet journal doesn't fit without juggling their position. And when you push them aside to make room, the devices risk touching each other. A full-width space would have been welcome.\n\n(image: file:\/\/6dc7cd2a-519e-4e7e-ad07-d282c1322fc6 srcset:default)\n\nThe other point worth raising: the advertised 10-liter capacity seems generous to me.\nIt's a compact bag. But if you go in with the idea of a \"spacious\" bag, you might be surprised.\n\nThis bag is often criticized for the lack of a top handle. I understand the criticism, but personally, I don't share it. The two side handles are perfectly sufficient to grab the bag quickly. And adding a top handle would, in my opinion, detract from what makes the design so charming.\n\n## My verdict\n\nIt's a bag I really appreciate for its style, quality, and practicality. But you have to see it for what it is: an everyday companion designed to carry the essentials, not to take everything with you. If you're looking for a minimalist, well-built, and comfortable camera bag, it checks a lot of boxes. If you want space above all else, look elsewhere.\n\nImages:\nhttps:\/\/alienlebarge.ch\/media\/pages\/articles\/bellroy-venture-camera-bag-review\/6c15a7c62a-1781436545\/img_0421-600x.webp\nhttps:\/\/alienlebarge.ch\/media\/pages\/articles\/bellroy-venture-camera-bag-review\/d9ba602646-1781435958\/img_0422-600x.webp\nhttps:\/\/alienlebarge.ch\/media\/pages\/articles\/bellroy-venture-camera-bag-review\/379c15e039-1781435958\/img_0423-600x.webp\nhttps:\/\/alienlebarge.ch\/media\/pages\/articles\/bellroy-venture-camera-bag-review\/552d934f0a-1781435958\/img_0425-600x.webp","content_html":"![\"Front](\"https:\/\/alienlebarge.ch\/media\/pages\/articles\/bellroy-venture-camera-bag-review\/552d934f0a-1781435958\/img_0425.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\nWhy I chose this bag<\/h2>\n
My first impressions<\/h2>\n
Everyday organization<\/h2>\n
\nThe large main pocket contains two sewn-in dividers, so they are fixed but can be moved laterally, allowing you to create up to three compartments depending on the setup. I currently store my Fujifilm X\u2011E5 in it, along with a Polaroid Flip and one or two extra pancake lenses. On the sides, two elastic pockets hold my cleaning cloths, straps, or AirTag. A small interior zippered pocket is perfect for SD cards and other small accessories.<\/p>\n![\"Top](\"https:\/\/alienlebarge.ch\/media\/pages\/articles\/bellroy-venture-camera-bag-review\/379c15e039-1781435958\/img_0423.jpeg\")
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\nIt\u2019s a compact bag. But if you go in with the idea of a \u201cspacious\u201d bag, you might be surprised.<\/p>\nMy verdict<\/h2>\n
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","date_published":"2026-06-14T13:15:00+02:00","summary":"","image":"https:\/\/alienlebarge.ch\/media\/pages\/articles\/bellroy-venture-camera-bag-review\/6c15a7c62a-1781436545\/img_0421-600x.webp"},{"id":"https:\/\/alienlebarge.ch\/@\/page\/40e08463-15ce-4280-b489-4abe2516bbab","url":"https:\/\/alienlebarge.ch\/articles\/perspective-photo-competition","title":"Alan Schaller liked one of my photos!","content_text":"(link: https:\/\/www.alanschaller.com text: Alan Schaller) has (link: https:\/\/patreon.com\/AlanSchaller text: a Patreon page) where he shares his knowledge of the art of photography. If, like me, you love his work and street photography, I highly recommend subscribing to it.\n\nEvery month he runs a competition on this page based on a theme, which he judges himself.\n(link: https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/posts\/perspective-156589760?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_fan&utm_content=web_share text: The last one was on _perspective_ and I was lucky enough to be among the 10 winners!) That's awesome!\n\n(image: file:\/\/d21225fe-aa6b-4333-b857-b117848067d1 srcset: default)\n\nIt is a huge honour, as this community has so many talented photographers.\n\nAnd it motivates me to keep learning and improving. Bearing in mind that I got back into photography 4 months ago after a hiatus of about ten years.\n\n## The nominated photo\n\n(image: file:\/\/73b47a39-7d08-4b2f-a207-3ccd9e3c71c8 srcset: default)\n\nThis photo was taken during a family gathering. We were throwing Easter eggs in our garden. One of my daughters, along with one of her cousins and their grandfather, were throwing eggs at each other. I placed myself in the middle, sitting on the ground, and the photo was taken looking upwards as they were throwing them. I was a bit worried about taking one on the head.\n\n## Alan's comment\n\n> ### Perspective Competition Winners\n> \n> Druuummm roll please... the winners of the perspective competition are (in no particular order):\n> \n> Evan\n> @evangoldbergphoto\n> \n> Andy Davies\n> @one_camera_one_lense\n> \n> Martin Wong\n> @maw_camera_roll\n> \n> John Barnes\n> @malvernphoto\n> \n> Thomas Fritz\n> \n> Alienlebarge\n> \n> Saman Amin\n> @saman_m_a\n> \n> Christian Cyfus\n> IG: @christiancyfus IRYS : Christian_Cyfus\n> \n> Romain L\u00e9ger\n> \n> Jed Best\n> \n> I was really impressed with the entries for this one, there were some real stunners - but the ones that really stood out were these winners, they all captured perspectives in different ways, looking down, looking through, looking up, finding some very unique frames in locations etc. I thought they each had their own uniqueness, and quite a few made me really look twice and try to work out what I was looking at, which is something fun to see in a competition on perspective in particular.\n> \n> (I couldn't find a full name or instagram for some of you, so please comment below if you'd like me to update them).\n> \n> My next competition is going to be on light: hard light, soft light, backlight... front light for that matter. To enter, just head to the chat section and look out for \"Light Competition\", and 10 winners will be selected to appear at the end of our next YouTube episode.\n> \n> Well done again to the winners, and thanks to everyone for their submissions - you got involved!\n> \n> Alan\n\nThe photos of the winners are featured in (link: https:\/\/youtu.be\/2ZKkhVTc1hk?si=ir8MNE1ztQNJPmsR&t=797 text: his latest video).\n(youtube:https:\/\/youtu.be\/2ZKkhVTc1hk?si=e1NLQX7hFxBKPhGR&t=798)\n\nImages:\nhttps:\/\/alienlebarge.ch\/media\/pages\/articles\/perspective-photo-competition\/9448e419e7-1777316888\/easter-eggs-600x.webp\nhttps:\/\/alienlebarge.ch\/media\/pages\/articles\/perspective-photo-competition\/c288654bd4-1777317787\/little-mix-fangirl-gif-600x.webp","content_html":"
\nThe last one was on perspective<\/em> and I was lucky enough to be among the 10 winners!<\/a> That\u2019s awesome!<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/alienlebarge.ch\/media\/pages\/articles\/perspective-photo-competition\/c288654bd4-1777317787\/little-mix-fangirl-gif.gif\")
The nominated photo<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nAlan\u2019s comment<\/h2>\n
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Perspective Competition Winners<\/h3>\n
\n@evangoldbergphoto<\/p>\n
\n@one_camera_one_lense<\/p>\n
\n@maw_camera_roll<\/p>\n
\n@malvernphoto<\/p>\n
\n@saman_m_a<\/p>\n
\nIG: @christiancyfus IRYS\u00a0: Christian_Cyfus<\/p>\n