Oh, I wasn't trying to knock anything either. I guess my long winded point was that these expos don't appear to be for any of us that come to the RFF meet-ups. It's all about the latest incremental crap.
Range-rover
Veteran
That's because we go every year to the show so the stuff seems like incremental Crap.
I used to go every two years that way you might see bigger advances (sometimes).
Oh and my new Contax RTS came in the mail today, not to bad and little cleaning and
new leather (Prada?) and I'm on my way. Now to find a Zeiss lens for it either 28mm
or 35mm!
Bob
I used to go every two years that way you might see bigger advances (sometimes).
Oh and my new Contax RTS came in the mail today, not to bad and little cleaning and
new leather (Prada?) and I'm on my way. Now to find a Zeiss lens for it either 28mm
or 35mm!
Bob
Range-rover
Veteran
Anybody have any foam I could use for a strip that goes into a mirror box?
Bob
Bob
Cal might... maybe Christian too.
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
John knows me well, and yes of course. The stuff I have is black foam with a double sided adhesive back that is a sheet that is about 1/16th of an inch thick. This is the foam that I use to replace the foam seals on Nikon F2's and Nikon F3's.
Although I no longer own a F2 I have a minty black DE-1 to make another F2/DE-1 meterless Nikon. I'm hunting for a very brassed in F2 fo no-money.
Cal
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
Phillippe,
Nothing wrong with being a dedicated film snob, and even though I own and use a Leica Monochrom, film and silver wet prints becones. Down deep I think I am a film snob, and to me I love and perfer the wet print regardless of the image capture film or digital. At this point I have renewed interest in doing a self exploration via utilizing film and all my cameras in new ways to redefine myself. I have always been interested in night photography, both hand held and bulb exposures, and I have renewed interest is shooting high ISO in medium format using a 6x9 negitive to my advantage.
Shooting the Monochrom for almost two years has definately made me into a better photographer because digital demands good technic and is so unforgiving as far as focus and exposure. People who rely on post processing to make up for their short commings becomes very evident via over use. That's why I try to make the perfect files that need the least amount of post.
It all comes down to personal challenge.
Cal
Particular
a.k.a. CNNY, disassembler
I use a craft foam that I got at an Ace hardware store. It comes in many colors including black, and is I believe 2mm. It is denser than the real stuff from micro tools, so it may not be right for a mirror box.
Range-rover
Veteran
Okay guy's thanks, and Cal digital does make you shot different.
Bob
Bob
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
Bob,
Leica made my dream camera when they created the Monochrom. It is truely a great camera that can come mighty close to medium format. In resolution it is there, but for tonality it takes both luck and skill.
Film is a seperate medium that I have always loved.
Cal
Come on Cal, that's not exactly fair...
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
John,
I know that my judgement is harsh, but are their really second chances with slow slide film?
Just because I have high expectations, am I imposing them, or am I just making a sad commentary of too many shooters who lack the fundemental skill of exposure or contrast control. For many overuse of digital post processing makes up for lack of basic skill.
My point here is skill at the time of image capture is better than post processing.
Cal
Range-rover
Veteran
That's how I'm feeling about Micro 4/3's it's great for street shooting,
since I'm working back in New York again I'm taking photos everyday
and around 72nd St. and the Westside there's alway's something to take.
ornate_wrasse
Moderator
Hi guys,
I'm back in New York City again visiting my daughter. I met everyone last year at Puck Faire.
I have posted in the M9 forum of a problem I'm having with changing my ISO. I can't change my ISO! I was thinking of visiting the Leica store here in New York City for the ISO problem and the Schott glass problem (it's cracked). Which Leica place should I go to?
Many thanks!
Ellen
I'm back in New York City again visiting my daughter. I met everyone last year at Puck Faire.
I have posted in the M9 forum of a problem I'm having with changing my ISO. I can't change my ISO! I was thinking of visiting the Leica store here in New York City for the ISO problem and the Schott glass problem (it's cracked). Which Leica place should I go to?
Many thanks!
Ellen
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
ornate_wrasse
Moderator
Thanks Cal. I read the reviews for the store that said the people that worked there were very rude. Did you experience the same thing when you went to the store?
Ellen
Sure, in the cibachrome print process you could dodge and burn... but it wasn't easy. But why hold digital to the same standards as slide film when digital has distinct differences and advantages?
That's cool. Do what makes you happy and works for your photography. No one can dismiss that. Of course there is nothing wrong with trying to do the best you can right from the start.
Well, I know how to expose properly, but there are still times that post processing offers the ability to pull a lot more information out of my photos ... there's a lot of latitude in digital, so I will use it. The image I gave to you of the store window at night was one that I had to work on a lot in PP. I don't think any exposure would have gotten me the information I was able to pull out of that in post processing. Was it ideal? No. It was an older digital camera as well. But did I get a usable image in very low light...yes.
Fair enough, I will respectfully disagree since I believe that there is no one size fits all for every photo one makes.
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
Ellen,
No ruder than any typical New Yorker.
I found a gently brassed black paint MP listed on EBAY that was being sold at the Leica Store. I was pleasently surprised when I saw this camera in person because I found out that it was one of those rarer black paint MP's that was ordered with a 0.85 VF'er before the a la carte program came out. The EBAY ad mistakenly listed it as having a 0.72 VF'er. I bought this 2004 MP and sent it off to Sherry to have an overhaul and the 75mm frames stripped out. What a great camera.
Carl Merkin of LHSA fame was my salesman. Also they exhibit photographs there so it is worth stopping by just to druel over gear and see some of the higher end gear.
Cal
ornate_wrasse
Moderator
LOL. You are too funny Cal!
I'll try to stop by the Leica store while I'm here in New York. I'm leaving Tuesday afternoon to go back to Portland.
stompyq
Well-known
I thought the show was interesting. Some nice products like the petzval lens from lomo. I spent some time with those quad copters. Talked with the plustek guy abt the 120 scanner and checked out the updated holders for the Epson v850. The newer holders look much better made than the flimsy ones for the V700. They still have that problem with keeping the film flat though. Overall I thought plusteks implementation was much better.
I checked out the sigma hockey stick. It froze on me when i tried to take a shot. The new Oly epl7 also looked nice. Much better than anticipated. Also checked out the Fuji X100T. Looked very nice although for some reason I found the extra nested EVF inside the OVF annoying and distracting. Still a very very nice camera. I didn't bother going to the Leica booth. No interest really. I don't know what all this talk is about bad garish HDR prints. Some of the prints at the show were spectacular.
The biggest disappointment was the absence of Kodak. No free film this year
I checked out the sigma hockey stick. It froze on me when i tried to take a shot. The new Oly epl7 also looked nice. Much better than anticipated. Also checked out the Fuji X100T. Looked very nice although for some reason I found the extra nested EVF inside the OVF annoying and distracting. Still a very very nice camera. I didn't bother going to the Leica booth. No interest really. I don't know what all this talk is about bad garish HDR prints. Some of the prints at the show were spectacular.
The biggest disappointment was the absence of Kodak. No free film this year
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
John,
I don't disagree with what you posted, and I am not trying to argue. By no means am I trying to suggest that one size fits all.
I am also not saying that Digital does not offer great flexibility. Yes digital offers some really great advantages, flexibility and capabilities. Know I exploit all the above at times to my advantage.
If you read the thread again keep in mind that that I'm addressing your challenge that I might not be being fair, and that I am trying to add clarity here that my judgement is based on the opinion that basic fundemental photography skills might better serve some rather than relying on post processing for correction.
You and Phillippe commented on seeing too many overprocessed images at the PhotoPlusExpo. Adding exposure in post also amplifies noise and can add digital artifact. Again exposing as far to the right without clipping I deem better when possible, but know I have my own share of rescuing exposures that could of been better. All I am saying is that some basic fundementals/rudiments of photography are somewhat getting bypassed here that are being displaced by the convenience and flexibility offered in post that might not be optimal.
I deem that the current culture right now is sloppy photography because I see a lot of it. Sorry to provoke you. Also know that even though we both went to art school that you have done things I have never done like color processing. Much respect for our differences.
Cal