The only cameras that draw more attention than FD hardware are: 1. A folding Polaroid 2. Other cameras with bellows 3. TLRs and box cameras that look like...
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Eric Goldstein
egoldste@...
May 30, 2006 12:46 am
You forgot stereo cameras, which people often think are some sort of vintage viewing device/binocular... Eric Goldstein...
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Rob McClure
rmcclure2@...
May 30, 2006 12:59 am
As a user of FD, EOS (film), EOS (digital) and Leica M, my experience has been that the digital has drawn the most comment. This was especially true a few...
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Ken Durling
kdurling2001
May 30, 2006 2:32 am
Biggest comment-getter I have is the 400/4.5. People seem to be drawn to long glass. "Wow that's some lens." Telephotos are so short nowadays they think...
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awahlster
May 30, 2006 2:57 am
Ken was that the results of some scientific study I missed? Your going to tell me that a Canon T-90 which from 10 feet looks just like most modern Canon...
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awahlster
May 30, 2006 3:02 am
Actually Ken D a 400mm telephoto is always 400mm save the you'll never see one in the field DO lens. And a 800mm is always 800mm long unless it's a mirror. So...
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peninhal
May 30, 2006 3:04 am
Mark, He's not jesting and don't call him Shirley ~ ; - ) H* <snip> Ken was that the results of some scientific study I missed? Your going to tell me that a...
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denik
denik22
May 30, 2006 3:28 am
http://www.maam.org/wwii/ww2_sched.htm Air show & WWII Reenactments in Reading PA next week June 2 -4. Leica's locked & loaded. ( FD bodies out of action) #10...
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lmd91343
May 30, 2006 3:42 am
I am waiting for the Van Nuys air show the following weekend. Our house is on the approach for the B52 landings. Only the B52s. Once a year, we feel it coming...
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denik
denik22
May 30, 2006 3:56 am
No wonder you need EOS IS lenses! LOL! I live about 5 miles from the Reading Airport & many flight paths above my house. Local camera shop involved in ...
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Paul C. Perkins, MD
perk1518
May 30, 2006 4:45 am
Soo... Are you shooting with a IIIc or IIIb Leica? Trivia: T/F: The phototakenon D-Day (6 June 1944) out the front of a landing craft was done with a Speed...
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lmd91343
May 30, 2006 5:16 am
True I have the 1944 edition of the US Navy photography training course manual. It teaches the use of four cameras: 8x10 view; 4x5 view, Graflex; and speed...
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Paul C. Perkins, MD
perk1518
May 30, 2006 5:34 am
Hello, Rather think the first thing that drew attention was a TRIPOD. "Well yes. . . I do occasionally use a BIPOD to shoot things very far distant . . . but...
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awahlster
May 30, 2006 6:06 am
Are you talking about one of Capra's photo's as they were 35mm I believe. A Kodak 35 was also Military issue Mark W....
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denik
denik22
May 30, 2006 11:01 am
I'll be using M6 with 35/2 ASPH & M4-2 (6 frame) with 50 cron & 90 TE. Lugging (pun intended) 6lbs around in a bag is enough weight to be comfortable all...
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Michael Brand
miked10270
May 30, 2006 11:46 am
Hi Dave, I suspect it was the degree to which you were focussed on taking the picture. The cameras simply reinforce folks belief that it was some sort of...
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Can Baytan
citrocan
May 30, 2006 8:36 pm
Sorry folks. Nothing draws more attention than my Patent Etui, even my Photo club fellas attacted like flies. 6x9 back, truly pocket size when folded. I have...
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Eric Goldstein
egoldste@...
May 30, 2006 8:50 pm
Nerdy/sexy in the extreme, Can! What lens in on that bad boy? Eric Goldstein...
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Can Baytan
citrocan
May 30, 2006 9:03 pm
Nerdy/sexy also proudy, Tessar! http://www.baytan.org/prak/pic/etui-01.jpg Only problem with this camera is flares, lens is not coated. And thats about it. My...
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Eric Goldstein
egoldste@...
May 30, 2006 9:10 pm
Ahhh beautiful lens. It is scrupulously clean inside? Sometimes internal haze and dust causes all kinds of flare and loss of contrast that is really not a...
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Can Baytan
citrocan
May 30, 2006 9:23 pm
Sorry I forgot my favorite lens is Patent Etui with Trioplan. (I have several, actually 5 of them) http://www.baytan.org/prak/pic/etui-trioplan.jpg Sorry folks...
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Can Baytan
citrocan
May 30, 2006 9:24 pm
Yes I wouldn't buy one if the lens is not perfect, actually if there is no scratch dust is no problem because you can simply unscrew the rings by hand and...
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Eric Goldstein
egoldste@...
May 30, 2006 9:38 pm
But you just said the lens is not perfect... that it has flare... <teasing> I buy lenses with small flaws and mperfections all the time if I know they have no...
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Eric Goldstein
egoldste@...
May 30, 2006 9:38 pm
This lens looks a lot less hazey that the Tessar... I shoot a Rolleicord Triotar sometimes... great lens for heads. The Trioplan is a similar design... Eric...
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CanonFD@yahoogroups.com
May 31, 2006 3:02 pm
Reminder from the Calendar of CanonFD http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CanonFD/cal Canon FD Live Chat Saturday June 3, 2006 11:00 am - 11:00 am (This event...
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CanonFD@yahoogroups.com
Jun 1, 2006 2:09 am
Reminder from the Calendar of CanonFD http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CanonFD/cal Canon FD Live Chat Saturday June 3, 2006 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm (This event...
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Ken Durling
kdurling2001
Jun 1, 2006 4:06 am
Do any of you have experience with photos and powerpoint projectors? I've got to scan some prints, mostly 4x6 or 5x7, to be projected at a graduation...
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Paul C. Perkins, MD
perk1518
Jun 1, 2006 6:38 am
Zeiss Contax II...
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Paul C. Perkins, MD
perk1518
Jun 1, 2006 6:58 am
Denik, I have an M-2 and my fathers' M-4 . . . with LTM CANON 25mm F:3.5, 35mm F:1.5, 50mm F:1.2 (2), and 100mm F:2.0. Rounding out the system on the wide side...
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Paul C. Perkins, MD
perk1518
Jun 1, 2006 6:58 am
Denik, I have an M-2 and my fathers' M-4 . . . with LTM CANON 25mm F:3.5, 35mm F:1.5, 50mm F:1.2 (2), and 100mm F:2.0. Rounding out the system on the wide side...
