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These guys maintain a great darkroom in Montreal,...

These guys maintain a great darkroom in Montreal, and organize workshops a few times per year, both for beginners and advanced. It might be worth contacting them.

http://www.club3eoeil.org/cours/

Forum: Photogs / Photo Exhibits

07-11-2012

Replies: 18

The Europeans: A Work in Progress Barcelona Exhibition

Views: 1,832

Posted By daninjc

BTW it's great to see your work exposed! your...

BTW it's great to see your work exposed! your images are powerful and beautiful

Forum: Photogs / Photo Exhibits

07-11-2012

Replies: 18

The Europeans: A Work in Progress Barcelona Exhibition

Views: 1,832

Posted By daninjc

Damaso, be careful: that's catalan :)

Damaso, be careful: that's catalan :)

Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion

07-08-2012

Replies: 15

Lens Cleaning in NYC

Views: 1,111

Posted By daninjc

+1 for Essex Camera

+1 for Essex Camera

Forum: Philosophy of Photography

07-02-2012

Replies: 46

Retro Man

Views: 2,383

Posted By daninjc

I'm like you cal, with less cameras... but I...

I'm like you cal, with less cameras... but I don't define myself retro man - just slacker

Forum: Philosophy of Photography

05-25-2012

Replies: 102

Some thoughts coming back from NYC

Views: 3,916

Posted By daninjc

I have somewhat the opposite experience - moving...

I have somewhat the opposite experience - moving from NYC to Montreal, I still have to find here in the north the street excitement and the variety of the former. With enough time, and a good map,...

Forum: Leica M Film Cameras

05-20-2012

Replies: 15

Shot my first Film in M6 TTL

Views: 1,101

Posted By daninjc

Congrats on your camera - the M6 is awesome! Yes...

Congrats on your camera - the M6 is awesome!

Yes you should see the LEDs when the shutter is cocked and the speed wheel is not on OFF - maybe something is faulty with the batteries or the...

Forum: Leica M Film Cameras

05-17-2012

Replies: 42

One Summicron for a year - 50 or 35?

Views: 1,823

Posted By daninjc

35 big time!

35 big time!

Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion

05-14-2012

Replies: 37

NY Times Lens Blog features Damaso Reyes

Views: 1,569

Posted By daninjc

Great job Damaso! Congratulations!!!

Great job Damaso! Congratulations!!!

Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry

05-13-2012

Replies: 6

Darkroom supply in Montreal?

Views: 405

Posted By daninjc

Thanks! PhotoService looks perfect for chemicals,...

Thanks! PhotoService looks perfect for chemicals, I'll check it out.

I agree, film shipped to US from freestyle, and brought to Canada is still the cheaper solution... will probably do that.

Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry

05-13-2012

Replies: 6

Darkroom supply in Montreal?

Views: 405

Posted By daninjc

Thanks for the suggstions! I'm considering B&H,...

Thanks for the suggstions!
I'm considering B&H, but prices are quite higher than Freestyle (e.g. Arista Premium vs. TriX) and they don't ship liquid rapid fixer (but I guess I can look for a...

Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry

05-13-2012

Replies: 6

Darkroom supply in Montreal?

Views: 405

Posted By daninjc

Darkroom supply in Montreal?

Hi all film developers from Montreal!
I've a backlog of >60 rolls to develop (ugh). I'm about to post an order of d-76, fixer and more triX on freestyle (shipping is so expensive!), but I was...

Forum: RFF Polls

04-25-2012

Replies: 20

Poll: re: Only One, Help with Decision

Views: 1,266

Posted By daninjc

Voigltander 35mm f/2.5 II Color Skopar gets my...

Voigltander 35mm f/2.5 II Color Skopar gets my vote!

Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion

04-24-2012

Replies: 124

How many of you are entirely film

Views: 4,384

Posted By daninjc

100% film... Don't have a digital camera and i'm...

100% film... Don't have a digital camera and i'm strangely not attracted at all to them.

Forum: Making Photo Bucks $$$

04-12-2012

Replies: 13

My first art fair, and a request for help

Views: 1,032

Posted By daninjc

I agree with Sam that you should be able to...

I agree with Sam that you should be able to (ruthlessly) edit your own work, leaving behind the emotional attachment to the images.
I sent in my suggestions. IMHO, 43 stands out, and I liked 16 and...

Forum: Repair / Camera Care

04-06-2012

Replies: 6

Cleaning a grimy XA body

Views: 445

Posted By daninjc

I had the same problem with a X2A, before...

I had the same problem with a X2A, before changing the light seals. The black grimy stuff were probably the baked old light seals.

I cleaned it with lighter fluid (other solvents like alcohol would...

Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views

03-30-2012

Replies: 52

My latest reportage: Murmansk region (Russian Arctic)

Views: 2,716

Posted By daninjc

Since you asked for feedback, here are my 2...

Since you asked for feedback, here are my 2 cents. It looks potentially like a very interesting project. However, two thing discouraged me from viewing and appreciating the whole series:
(1) Too many...

Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion

03-25-2012

Replies: 49

Tell me we don't need this!

Views: 1,902

Posted By daninjc

HAH! Hilarious!!!

HAH! Hilarious!!!

Forum: Making Photo Bucks $$$

03-05-2012

Replies: 11

The Importance of the Personal Project

Views: 863

Posted By daninjc

Way to go Damaso!! Congratulations on the...

Way to go Damaso!!
Congratulations on the fellowship, and I'll be looking forward to the development of your project!

Forum: Photo Books / Mags / Articles

02-29-2012

Replies: 7

New Book(s)! - Haphazard Anthropology

Views: 922

Posted By daninjc

Simon, what a great selection you've done. It's...

Simon, what a great selection you've done. It's overflowing with material, internal correspondences, and intellectual pleasure.

It looks like something that has to be seen in print, and needs to be...

Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion

02-27-2012

Replies: 112

May upset some of you.

Views: 7,160

Posted By daninjc

The video is hilarious! It's great to see the...

The video is hilarious!
It's great to see the passion and effort these people put in what they do.

Forum: Photography General Interest

02-27-2012

Replies: 6

Kabul Street Photographer

Views: 736

Posted By daninjc

Street photographer? that's not street...

Street photographer? that's not street photography!! He asks for permission and poses his subjects!

/irony mode off/

Great video, thanks for sharing

Forum: Photography General Interest

02-26-2012

Replies: 30

Syria

Views: 1,671

Posted By daninjc

Raid, I must have missed the connection to...

Raid, I must have missed the connection to politics in emraphoto's question. He seems to me quite straightforward that the project is documentary in nature, and it takes place among the civilian...

Forum: Photography General Interest

02-26-2012

Replies: 66

Worries that aren't unique to me?

Views: 2,626

Posted By daninjc

Don't worry too much. 2 years is plenty of time...

Don't worry too much. 2 years is plenty of time to change your mind many times. Uni is a great time in life, so yeah, you should make the best out of it, and go to a place where you can truly be...

Forum: Philosophy of Photography

02-18-2012

Replies: 7

2012 Barnack award nominees

Views: 781

Posted By daninjc

Very interesting to see some amazing work mixed...

Very interesting to see some amazing work mixed in with loads of mediocre stuff. I was surprised to see the quantity of submissions!

The winners of past editions however are truly outstanding!

Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views

02-17-2012

Replies: 4

Radiate magazine #2

Views: 493

Posted By daninjc

Yes, many RFF members produce outstanding work!...

Yes, many RFF members produce outstanding work! It nicely balances the gear talk! :D

Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views

02-16-2012

Replies: 4

Radiate magazine #2

Views: 493

Posted By daninjc

Radiate magazine #2

A new issue with very high quality work.
Enjoy!

http://www.radiate-magazine.co.uk/#Issue-2

Forum: Bill Pierce - Leica M photog and author

02-14-2012

Replies: 17

Digital = Happy ?

Views: 1,675

Posted By daninjc

Maybe you're missing the point by confusing the...

Maybe you're missing the point by confusing the technical aspect of photography (film, digital, whatever) with the end of photography (your photographic output).

If you change the prospective, a...

Forum: Photography General Interest

02-10-2012

Replies: 50

Is photojournalism dying?

Views: 2,155

Posted By daninjc

I'm totally with Damaso on this. Writing, images...

I'm totally with Damaso on this.
Writing, images and videos communicate messages on different levels and one can't substitute another.
As long as there are stories to tell, there will be space for...

Forum: Travel

02-09-2012

Replies: 39

Avoid Naples!

Views: 3,415

Posted By daninjc

Great stuff! Thanks for sharing!

Great stuff! Thanks for sharing!

Forum: Photography General Interest

01-27-2012

Replies: 154

Bruce Gilden's tactics, repurcussions

Views: 5,818

Posted By daninjc

If you take the time to browse through Magnum...

If you take the time to browse through Magnum website, you'll see how the "in your face" shots are a small fraction of the work Gilden has done through the years. Most of which is amazing.

But...

Forum: Bill Pierce - Leica M photog and author

01-26-2012

Replies: 126

The Devil's Work, Part II

Views: 6,661

Posted By daninjc

I like having a bunch of film sheets lying...

I like having a bunch of film sheets lying around. I don't care much about sharing online, and I can wait till I feel like developing all the rolls sitting around. One camera and one lens do pretty...

Forum: Photography General Interest

01-26-2012

Replies: 154

Bruce Gilden's tactics, repurcussions

Views: 5,818

Posted By daninjc

^ Exactly. His work in and out the street is...

^ Exactly. His work in and out the street is outstanding - that's what matters.

Forum: Photography General Interest

01-26-2012

Replies: 154

Bruce Gilden's tactics, repurcussions

Views: 5,818

Posted By daninjc

I have the popcorn ready Fidel

I have the popcorn ready Fidel

Forum: Photography General Interest

01-26-2012

Replies: 154

Bruce Gilden's tactics, repurcussions

Views: 5,818

Posted By daninjc

Yeah, they should take away his street...

Yeah, they should take away his street photographer license

Forum: Travel

01-22-2012

Replies: 47

Ideal camera/lens for Venice

Views: 2,570

Posted By daninjc

35 alone, or if you really need more than one...

35 alone, or if you really need more than one lens, 28+50.
Nothing wrong with cliches. If you need some inspiration - just look at the amazing work of Renato D'Agostin on Venice. I wouldn't be...

Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M"

12-12-2011

Replies: 12

M8 Birthday Cake!

Views: 1,322

Posted By daninjc

Happy birthday Damaso!!! Nice chocolate-paint...

Happy birthday Damaso!!! Nice chocolate-paint M8!!!

Forum: W/NW Words no Words.

10-26-2011

Replies: 12

Bird Men (or Women) w/nw

Views: 741

Posted By daninjc

Paul is probably the most photographed bird man...

Paul is probably the most photographed bird man on the face of Earth. And an absolutely lovely guy :)

Forum: Tom Abrahamsson of RapidWinder.com

10-03-2011

Replies: 131

if kodak dies

Views: 9,006

Posted By daninjc

No. A photo is rubbish based on BOTH content and...

No. A photo is rubbish based on BOTH content and technical realization. Same as any other artistic expression, including literature, painting, music, etc. If you fail in either content or technique...

Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry

09-30-2011

Replies: 39

How to get started?

Views: 4,128

Posted By daninjc

My suggestion for loading the reels, is (1) get...

My suggestion for loading the reels, is (1) get Hewes (or similar quality) SS reels, don't cheap on those. Hewes are a breeze to load. (2) Practice outside of the bag a few times with an unexposed...

Forum: Photography General Interest

09-30-2011

Replies: 17

preferring b&w

Views: 915

Posted By daninjc

Funny how lately I had exactly the opposite...

Funny how lately I had exactly the opposite impression, that is that color is usually favored by most photographers that i notice on websites, galleries, blogs, flicker etc.

I kinda disagree that a...

Forum: Fixed Lens RF

09-30-2011

Replies: 54

Inexpensive Black Rangefinder Recommendations

Views: 5,703

Posted By daninjc

Olympus XA?

Olympus XA?

Forum: Other CSC Cameras

09-22-2011

Replies: 199

Nikon reveals it's mirrorless '1' system

Views: 12,431