Jobin33
Established
pvdhaar
Peter
Nice overview.. also great that it demonstrates that RF photography doesn't necessarily equate to a multi-thousand dollar expenditure. Overall, I agree with what's said, with one exception:
The location of the viewfinder on RFs is fine if you're right eye dominant, but it's hell if you're a lefty.
The location of the viewfinder on RFs is fine if you're right eye dominant, but it's hell if you're a lefty.
Jamie123
Veteran
Maybe I should make a video on the five reasons why I like sparkling water over still water.
It really amazes me how people feel the need to make awkward youtube videos explaining their tastes to others.
It really amazes me how people feel the need to make awkward youtube videos explaining their tastes to others.
pvdhaar
Peter
Probably it'll make a splash on plumberforum.com
Jamie123
Veteran
Probably it'll make a splash on plumberforum.com
Reason 1: Sparkling water makes my tongue feel tingly.
Reason 2: It makes a nice fizzy sound.
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Richard C
Established
If he wanted to compare the noise made by an SLR with that made by a fixed lens rangefinder it would have been fairer if he had used an SLR with a lens attached to it to reduce the amount of sound that was coming out.
sdotkling
Sent through the ether
Uh, gentlemen: This was a guy with uncombed hair in his bedroom, with the bed unmade in the background and all the authority attached to those circumstances, talking into his webcam. Are things that desperate out there? Must we watch such things and seriously discuss them?
Coldkennels
Barnack-toting Brit.
How does that setting impose any less authority than a newsdesk with a big "FOX" logo on it? Or, to stay on subject, any less authority than having "stevehuff" written underneath the video?
I'm not arguing for the serious discussion of the video linked up above. But Youtube (or, arguably, media consumption in general) is just one big pissing match of opinions. It's allowed us all to return to our childhood, pretending we're hosting our own television show. Some people take the fantasy to very serious levels (I'm thinking DigitalRevCom here), while others don't bother hiding it. We may look certain visual cues to "prove" validity, but the absence of them does not automatically insinuate lack of worth.
Either way, I think the video raises some valid, albeit well-known, points. As such, it's not really for us. But for the teenager just starting to use film with a bargain-buy Praktica or Zenit, that video would (in theory) help him see that there is whole different style of shooting - a perfect middle ground between the compacts and SLRs he's undoubtedly seen. So viewed in that context, what's the problem?
pdexposures
Well-known
Hey you guys found my video haha
I believe I did, there was an M6 in there where I took the body cap off specifically to demonstrate that.
In the end I make videos for fun. Oregon is full of rain and so if the weather isn't exactly the best it's something to do while staying inside. Now I don't claim to be an expert on anything, I've been shooting for 8 years which is the blink of an eye compared to many people on here. I don't expect to make everyone happy, and as well all know opinions are like assholes, everyone has one and no one thinks theirs stinks.
That video certainly wasn't my strongest, but I like to try and stay consistent with uploading.
But I don't wanna ramble on too long here, as I'm sure that will only create more drama.
I believe I did, there was an M6 in there where I took the body cap off specifically to demonstrate that.
In the end I make videos for fun. Oregon is full of rain and so if the weather isn't exactly the best it's something to do while staying inside. Now I don't claim to be an expert on anything, I've been shooting for 8 years which is the blink of an eye compared to many people on here. I don't expect to make everyone happy, and as well all know opinions are like assholes, everyone has one and no one thinks theirs stinks.
That video certainly wasn't my strongest, but I like to try and stay consistent with uploading.
But I don't wanna ramble on too long here, as I'm sure that will only create more drama.
Beemermark
Veteran
My only comment is to ditch the Yankee's jacket -
How is youtube videos any different (other then medium) from posting pictures online?
How is youtube videos any different (other then medium) from posting pictures online?
Compaq
Established
I loved the video. Were the comparisons scientific? That can be debated. Did he clean his room? Who the hell cares. Did he make a video to promote rangefinders and their positive sides contra SLRs to the public? Yes, yes he did. Was that the intent of the video? Why, I believe it was!
Most youths have no idea what a rangefinder camera is. They may have used disposable cameras when they were younger, but they don't recognise those from the classic 60's or 70's rangefinders.
Thumbsup, video guy!
Most youths have no idea what a rangefinder camera is. They may have used disposable cameras when they were younger, but they don't recognise those from the classic 60's or 70's rangefinders.
Thumbsup, video guy!