FrankS
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i told you that zoom was pretty good...
FrankS
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You are right. Love the wide end especially.
FrankS
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Xm1 with 27: wedding tent
FrankS
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And a B+W version:
FrankS
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Here's my gear set-up:
FrankS
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In my dreams, I'd like the Fuji xf equivalents to 21, 28, and 50mm.
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it's still hard to believe you have embraced digital...
FrankS
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I'm basically lazy, and it's so damn easy. It feels like cheating. For me, digital had to evolve to a certain point before it became interesting. Cameras had to act/feel more like film cameras, and the price had to be much less than the Leica digital cameras, even the epson rd1 was too much for me at the time.
(The digital printing part is probably difficult and still expensive at the high quality end and I haven't delved into that, but the image capture and post processing to share on the net is easy.)
Tomorrow I'm picking up a Beseler 2x3 enlarger, lens, trays, paper for free because it couldn't sell on the local Kijiji. I already have a bunch of enlargers but this one looks better than most of what I have, save for my 4x5 Beseler. I'll still use film for serious important stuff.
(The digital printing part is probably difficult and still expensive at the high quality end and I haven't delved into that, but the image capture and post processing to share on the net is easy.)
Tomorrow I'm picking up a Beseler 2x3 enlarger, lens, trays, paper for free because it couldn't sell on the local Kijiji. I already have a bunch of enlargers but this one looks better than most of what I have, save for my 4x5 Beseler. I'll still use film for serious important stuff.
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a 23c?
that's what i used! built like a tank...
that's what i used! built like a tank...
FrankS
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Was yours blue too, Joe?
Listed at $15 for a month. Seller was going to bin it.
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-camera-camco...seler-photo-enlarger-and-equipment/1086006793
Listed at $15 for a month. Seller was going to bin it.
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-camera-camco...seler-photo-enlarger-and-equipment/1086006793
BillBingham2
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Frank, how do you find using the M? Have you tried a Brightline finder on it or wished you had one?
Enquiring minds want to know.
Thanks.
B2
Enquiring minds want to know.
Thanks.
B2
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yep, same one! you can turn the head to face a wall and print really big!
i sold my complete darkroom, including some fabulous fuji enlarging lenses and a peak focus magnifier for 300 bucks!
FrankS
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In bright sunlight it is difficult to see the image on the rear screen, even with the brighter screen mode. With a fixed lens (not zoom) an external finder would be very useful. Just yesterday, I found my external finder for the Yashica electro35 wide/tele lens adapters, and tried it on the XM1 but the framelines were not visible on one side in bright light with my wearing glasses, and I have a thumb rest occupying the hotshoe. Maybe I'll remove that and see about using a cv35 or 50 external finder.
FrankS
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You're lucky to have sold it then. They're being given away these days!
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this was years ago...i just got offered a darkroom this past weekend...the guy couldn't sell it and was giving it away.
FrankS
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Are you going to take it? Come on: I accepted digital, so you should also do some film again! 
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Are you going to take it? Come on: I accepted digital, so you should also do some film again!
i have no desire to work in a darkroom again! 30 years was enough for me!
BillBingham2
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Let me know if you come up dry I might have something I can lend while you try it. Not sure what I still have but happy to look.
B2
