New York 2018 February Camera Carnival/Meet-Up

[Calzone]

It also shows that Cal likes to be prepared with a melee weapon. That F3P with the MD4 is probably the fastest shooting 5lb sledge in NYC. The Linhof is a different kind of bludgeon though. I suppose Cal put a grip on it, of course, so it's a very ergonomic, optically fine sledge hammer. 😉

I carry my F2 with 35mm f/1.4 or 50mm f/1.2 around because it's a fantastic camera but also because it can strike a desert floor after being thrown out of a C-130 traveling at about 300mph, get dug out of the foot deep hole it made, dusted off and used to make photos.

Phil Forrest

Phil,

I learned from a Philapina friend how a woman can use a pocketbook as a weapon and use both arms to propell a clutched bag into a guys face. Basically the martial arts lesson was to push it like a kettlebell repeatedly into an opponents face.

If I have no choice but destroy a camera, I certainly will destroy someones face.

By the way Margarita demo'ed here technic on her boyfriend. He took a beating.

BTW that expression don't bring a knife to a gun fight does not ring true. In Canada Butterfly knives are outlawed, and if you ever saw a Philapino knife fighter you can understand why.

Also a court officer explained this training exercise he did. He was told to stand on a marked spot, and another man was placed on another marked spot. The distance between them was perhaps 10-12 feet. The court officer was told that when the drill would begin that the other guy will pull out a rubber knife and stab him and that he had to respond.

By the time the court officer in training could say, "Stop" and draw his weapon he got stabbed. Moral of the story is the first to draw the weapon wins the fight and has the advantage. An important lesson.

As a Boy Scout way back when I displayed my lazy slacker tendencies and was a Tenderfoot for over two years. Pretty much I was in a patrol of other misfits. LOL. At Grumman when I worked there I happen to run into my old Troopmaster, and he looked at me like a ghost. I kinda remember him saying, "You grew up and are still alive." LOL.

His son Brian was in my patrol, and Brian was a hellraiser like all the other guys named Brian I know. My old Troopmaster "fondly" remembers me chasing after my patrol leader with a 3/4 ax. Mr McNaulty said, "You could run as fast as a deer, and we almost didn't catch you." LOL.

At summer camp our Troop was known as "F-Troop" mostly because of me and my patrol. LOL. We were not good Boy Scouts.

Cal

 

[Calzone]

I could use a few of those bottles as well. I dropped one of the orange cap bottle you gave me, no bueno..

Fidel,

Hate to get technical, but please quantify by answering the question of how many? I have 17 available minus Christian's four.

I also have extra caps which sometimes crack if you are a brute like me.

These are great because they are sized right and modular. Know through use I also have had to get rid of some I damaged. It is alright to be like me and be greedy. Load up the truck I say.

Cal

 

[Calzone]

So the Davos use of my photo's fell through. I was most happy about getting paid. Oh-well. It was cited that now "there is a change in direction" as being the reason.

So I'll be writing for CameraChronicle.com.

Our friend George from the Meet-Up is now the Editor.

Cal

 

[Phil_F_NM]

Anyone know of any machinists that can do a reasonably simple CNC of my design? I'm modifying a Kodak 16mm film magazine so it can use modern single side perforated film.
If I get a cheap design made, I will be able to snatch up all the 16mm magazines I can find then retrofit them so that several million excellent cameras can be put back into use.
I could also offer the part as a DIY retrofit kit.

Phil Forrest

 

[Calzone]

Anyone know of any machinists that can do a reasonably simple CNC of my design? I'm modifying a Kodak 16mm film magazine so it can use modern single side perforated film.
If I get a cheap design made, I will be able to snatch up all the 16mm magazines I can find then retrofit them so that several million excellent cameras can be put back into use.
I could also offer the part as a DIY retrofit kit.

Phil Forrest

Phil,

As always interesting and ambitious project.

The person to ask is Christian. Not only does he know CAD, he also deals with all these parts houses, 3-D printers, laser cutters/fabricators...

His POV is build things from scratch. He is an interesting character. LOL. Also he is rather clever.

Cal

 

[Particular]

Anyone know of any machinists that can do a reasonably simple CNC of my design? I'm modifying a Kodak 16mm film magazine so it can use modern single side perforated film.
If I get a cheap design made, I will be able to snatch up all the 16mm magazines I can find then retrofit them so that several million excellent cameras can be put back into use.
I could also offer the part as a DIY retrofit kit.

Phil Forrest

Phil,
For my 3d designs, I use shapeways.com, they are the most economical way to 3d print in lots of materials, including plastics and metals. If you need 2d lasercutting I have someone in PA who is super cheap, but slow. He can do various thickness in aluminum and stainless steel. PM me for his info.

 

[Calzone]

Christian is too modest. He needs someone like me to promote his unique "branding."

BTW I don't think he annoys people. LOL.

Cal

 

[Phil_F_NM]

I need to do some surgery and take this thing apart, get measurements then try to hand fit one. After that, and proof of my concept working, I can deliver the design to a machinist.
Right now, a brass bushing, some JB Weld and a pin set to swage the drive shaft are all I need. That and a bit of time.

Phil Forrest

 

[Calzone]

I need to do some surgery and take this thing apart, get measurements then try to hand fit one. After that, and proof of my concept working, I can deliver the design to a machinist.
Right now, a brass bushing, some JB Weld and a pin set to swage the drive shaft are all I need. That and a bit of time.

Phil Forrest

Phil,

There is this epoxy called "Metalset" A4 that I fondly remember from Grumman. It is a mil-spec adhesive that oddly smells like peanut butter. It is basically a structural epoxy.

I discovered it is available from McMaster-Carr.

At Grumman Metalset was used on the part of the A6 wing that was the fuel tank as both a sealent and to work with the rivets that held the wing together. Of couse us employees at Grumman figured out all these other uses for A4.

Cal

 

[MrFujicaman]

Cal, I checked out the "Metalset A4". Hate to tell you, but Gorilla Glue is now offering a metal-filled expoxy that's even stronger, and about 30% of the price. Plus it'd be way easier to find.

 

[Calzone]

Cal, I checked out the "Metalset A4". Hate to tell you, but Gorilla Glue is now offering a metal-filled expoxy that's even stronger, and about 30% of the price. Plus it'd be way easier to find.

MFM,

Good to know.

The A4 was used as a "liquid shim" and was Mil-Spec.

Do you know if the metal filled epoxy from Gorilla Glue has a Mil-Spec?

BTW 30% is a lot more strength. Kinda crazy. The A4 had impressive strength.

Cal

 

[Range-rover]

MFM,

Good to know.

The A4 was used as a "liquid shim" and was Mil-Spec.

Do you know if the metal filled epoxy from Gorilla Glue has a Mil-Spec?

BTW 30% is a lot more strength. Kinda crazy. The A4 had impressive strength.

Cal

Wow A stronger epoxy, that's for me for my repairs.

 

[Phil_F_NM]

Phil,

There is this epoxy called "Metalset" A4 that I fondly remember from Grumman. It is a mil-spec adhesive that oddly smells like peanut butter. It is basically a structural epoxy.

I discovered it is available from McMaster-Carr.

At Grumman Metalset was used on the part of the A6 wing that was the fuel tank as both a sealent and to work with the rivets that held the wing together. Of couse us employees at Grumman figured out all these other uses for A4.

Cal

́I used to know a machinist and part time homemade top fuel dragster racer when I was in the Navy. He overheated a Ford 300CI inline 6 engine and cracked the head. He mixed up a teaspoon of JB Weld, shoved it into the crack, waited 12 hours then leveled and honed it. Then he continued to race that crazy engine for over a year.

I won't need a ton of strength in my application, just enough to keep the drive gear and film sprocket from spinning on the drive shaft. If I made a whole new shaft, I would stage it so each of the fitted parts sat on their own keyed shelf.

Phil Forrest

 

[jszokoli]

Phil,

I have a machinist that I've worked with for small runs of custom parts. They are in Kansas City but that has never been an issue for me. Send a drawing off maybe some questions, get pricing make a prototype and adjust as needed, pull the trigger on the full run.

Joe

 

[Calzone]

The dreaded New York Fashion Week is in February. I forgot. LOL.

So for a few weeks my life will become a frenzy.

Good thing this event is at the end of the month.

Cal

 

[Calzone]

Please RSVP for our gala event. I need to get a head count to reserve the balcony.

I want to do this for security since mucho high dollar and rare gear will be assembled.

Also I don't want a surprise flash mob at the last minute.

Cal

 

[finguanzo]

Cal, about the jugs, I wouldnt mind 4 if thats cool.. Also, I know you will be carrying lots of stuff to the meet, just set them aside, I can always pass by and pick them up from you at work or wherever. Make life easier.
Thanks

 

[jszokoli]

Cal,

I'll be there...

Joe

 

[JMQ]

Cal, apologies, I will be out town on the 25th February -- in Miami.

Jean-Marc

 

[Phil_F_NM]

Cal, apologies, I will be out town on the 25th February -- in Miami.

Jean-Marc

Awww, man! 🙁 I always love gawking at your Nikon RF or other extraordinarily rare bits you bring to the meetings.

I just thought about Pho Bang and then remembered we're no longer meeting within easy walking distance of Chinatown.

Phil Forrest