Mr_Flibble
In Tabulas Argenteas Refero
It wouldn't be the 'FSU contest' if we could just use anything, would it
But I agree; an additional RF camera contest sounds like something that should be done as well.For the FSU contest:
I don't mind what combination of gear people would use to enter, as long as one of the components (Lens or Body) is from the Soviet Era.
The set period is fine by me.
I don't mind themes: That would be part of the challenge.
bgb
Well-known
Self portrait ... I think Keith had an idea of doing something in this line as a tribute to Al Kaplan's work.
People at work ... leaves lots of room for interpretation.
Public transport has already been suggested
"Struggle to (inevitable) Victory"?
"Please set a date, let's say may the 9th (it has a meaning also, because on the 9th of may the Russian army was celebrating victory over the Nazis, and in an eastern-Europe-Russian influenced country like mine it was a special day, because the Communist soviet army "liberated" us on that day)."
Monday is the 9th and i think we could all be ready to start by then ... da?
What about themes folks, how do we decide?
People at work ... leaves lots of room for interpretation.
Public transport has already been suggested
"Struggle to (inevitable) Victory"?
"Please set a date, let's say may the 9th (it has a meaning also, because on the 9th of may the Russian army was celebrating victory over the Nazis, and in an eastern-Europe-Russian influenced country like mine it was a special day, because the Communist soviet army "liberated" us on that day)."
Monday is the 9th and i think we could all be ready to start by then ... da?
What about themes folks, how do we decide?
special.foto
see twice, shoot once
bgb
Well-known
I reckon 3 photos per person for each theme
Start Monday
"Struggle to (inevitable) Victory" is so abstract it could be almost anything but i like it
Any other favorites?
Start Monday
"Struggle to (inevitable) Victory" is so abstract it could be almost anything but i like it
Any other favorites?
pakeha
Well-known
just read through the entire thread.Everyone has a camera that needs repair/has just been repaired or they just gonna use the zorki off the shelf, yeah the one with the light leaks.
And where did this quaint idea of voting come from??
I`m extremely busy, but in, and happy to follow whatever is dictated in terms of rules. So please , someone [ other than me
] make a decision. regards
CW
bgb
Well-known
yo pakeha ... trying not to make any rules if possible just have fun and post some pictures, need ideas for themes
so man up and suggest one
so man up and suggest one
konicaman
konicaman
How about photographs from your local neighbourhood - that should give a rather broad "work space"?
pakeha
Well-known
Coldkennels
Barnack-toting Brit.
How do we feel about Lubitels in this competition? Are we TLR-friendly or shall I stick to the rangefinders?
Kapa
Established
Rangefinders only.... Lubitels are for amateurs.... I mean, Lubitel means "amateur"....
I mean, Lubitel means "amateur".... 
taskoni
Well-known
I would like to try my Lomo Lc-a camera as well. On ANY topic
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
This will be fun ... I needed something like this to get me back out shooting film. The siren call of the D700 has been pretty strong of late and the chance of getting dashed on the digital rocks was increasing daily.
Time to dust of the Kiev ll and J-3 and load up some Rollei Retro 100!
Time to dust of the Kiev ll and J-3 and load up some Rollei Retro 100!
Coldkennels
Barnack-toting Brit.
Rangefinders only.... Lubitels are for amateurs....
Ouch! That stings. My poor Lubitel; it never gets the respect it deserves...
But still, I understand the rangefinder-only sentiment, so I'll happily respect that. The Lubitel can stay on the shelf a bit longer.
Kapa
Established
Ouch! That stings. My poor Lubitel; it never gets the respect it deserves...
But still, I understand the rangefinder-only sentiment, so I'll happily respect that. The Lubitel can stay on the shelf a bit longer.
Lol, no disrespect to you or your Lubitel... I had a 166U for a while and got some impressive results. In fact, I wish I still had it
schmoo
Member
Count me in on participating. I wasn't around for the last one! (or two, or three...)
tdeprat
Member
I just got purchased my first FSUs from a fellow RFF'er and I'd love to participate. :-D
FED 2 and Industar 26
Kiev 4am and Helios 103
-Terri
FED 2 and Industar 26
Kiev 4am and Helios 103
-Terri
Joao
Negativistic forever
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
I've already put two rolls of film through my Kiev ll and to be honest I'd forgotten what a pain in the arse the damned thing is to use. I hate the lift and turn shutter speed dial, the viewfinder is an abomination and re-learning the 'Contax Grip' to avoid covering the rangefinder window with a finger has been a trip down memory lane I could have well done without. And oh yes ... lets not forget the floppy aperture dial on the J-3! :bang:
That said ... it's a great camera!
That said ... it's a great camera!
Mr_Flibble
In Tabulas Argenteas Refero
Joao, the competition is already underway,
Hahaha, Keith, I lost a contactlens a week ago, still waiting on the replacement. Do you know it's very annoying to focus a Zorki I wearing glasses?! Well it is!
Hahaha, Keith, I lost a contactlens a week ago, still waiting on the replacement. Do you know it's very annoying to focus a Zorki I wearing glasses?! Well it is!
Kapa
Established
Keith, impressed you've already shot a couple of films- hell, I've only clocked a couple of frames. I can't get used to the Contx grip either- well not if I have to shoot quickly...