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Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 05-15-2013
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Views: 186,523
Posted By enochRoot
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Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 08-19-2011
Replies: 48
Views: 3,237
Posted By enochRoot
True. And the currencies are declining big time...

True. And the currencies are declining big time these days. This is the "adjustment" (always found that term funny) of a lifetime.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 08-19-2011
Replies: 48
Views: 3,237
Posted By enochRoot
Maybe not. But if not, why the deception then of...

Maybe not. But if not, why the deception then of selling it as "used like new". Why not just mark your new stock at a higher price to reflect the current market? It's the underhanded dealings that...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 08-19-2011
Replies: 48
Views: 3,237
Posted By enochRoot
Silver and Gold will continue to climb. This is...

Silver and Gold will continue to climb. This is not a bubble. This is the reality of the world's fiat currencies being recognized for the worthless paper that they are. But I digress :D
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 08-19-2011
Replies: 48
Views: 3,237
Posted By enochRoot
Nice distinction. It would seem that consumers...

Nice distinction. It would seem that consumers outnumber customers by a healthy margin these days!
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 08-19-2011
Replies: 48
Views: 3,237
Posted By enochRoot
Well I've seen dealers sell "certified pre-owned...

Well I've seen dealers sell "certified pre-owned with warranty like new" that sure looked like new lenses to me. They were listed way above retail as well. Naturally I thought they were selling new...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 08-11-2011
Replies: 79
Views: 7,484
Posted By enochRoot
Congrats! Hope it serves you as well as it has...

Congrats! Hope it serves you as well as it has me. I'll post some photos once I have them scanned and such.
Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book 08-09-2011
Replies: 89
Views: 14,480
Posted By enochRoot
We have changed from "According to Webster's" to...

We have changed from "According to Webster's" to "According to Wikipedia". Kind of makes me feel old.

:D

Also, my brother-in-law is in school for philosophy and the more I talk with him, the more...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 08-07-2011
Replies: 79
Views: 7,484
Posted By enochRoot
I bought a 50mm Summarit a month or two ago and...

I bought a 50mm Summarit a month or two ago and LOVE it. I will not go back to a Summicron unless some glaring performance issues arise. I seriously doubt they will. The lens is REALLY tiny. I...
Forum: Photography General Interest 08-01-2011
Replies: 14
Views: 2,006
Posted By enochRoot
I could see someone like Salvador Dali doing...

I could see someone like Salvador Dali doing something like this too.
Forum: Travel 08-01-2011
Replies: 43
Views: 2,046
Posted By enochRoot
Be careful driving is all I have to say. The...

Be careful driving is all I have to say. The roads are nuts, you're on the wrong side, and people come barreling right toward you! Otherwise it's beautiful!
Forum: Making Photo Bucks $$$ 07-13-2011
Replies: 26
Views: 2,184
Posted By enochRoot
Interesting interview. She sounds like a legend...

Interesting interview. She sounds like a legend in her own mind.

http://www.thabiz.com/mcjahjah.htm
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 06-22-2011
Replies: 25
Views: 3,352
Posted By enochRoot
RE: Distortion I found it interesting that Puts...

RE: Distortion

I found it interesting that Puts says Leica doesn't really have as much of a burden when it comes to distortion from the lens design since they rely on in-camera correction. I wonder...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 06-21-2011
Replies: 25
Views: 3,352
Posted By enochRoot
Thanks Tim, I didn't even see that it had a page...

Thanks Tim, I didn't even see that it had a page up on Leica's site yet. The MTF graphs are beyond reproach, but the distortion is horrible compared to the ZM 21/4.5, or even the 24/3.8 Elmar! Oh...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 06-21-2011
Replies: 25
Views: 3,352
Posted By enochRoot
Where is the distortion graph (or percentage)...

Where is the distortion graph (or percentage) mentioned? That's my major concern as well. The 21/4.5 is certainly the lens to beat. If this had virtually no distortion and f3.4, I'd be tempted!
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 06-20-2011
Replies: 26
Views: 2,037
Posted By enochRoot
I wonder if this is why Leica can't keep the...

I wonder if this is why Leica can't keep the shelves stocked with their "normal" cameras and lenses...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 06-16-2011
Replies: 63
Views: 4,169
Posted By enochRoot
The MX-EVS is a great camera and I can highly...

The MX-EVS is a great camera and I can highly recommend it. But it would appear that it's over-priced!
Forum: Optics Theory - 06-13-2011
Replies: 28
Views: 3,023
Posted By enochRoot
All of these were taken w/ the 21mm...

All of these were taken w/ the 21mm...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 05-28-2011
Replies: 9
Views: 703
Posted By enochRoot
Some people have more money than sense.

Some people have more money than sense.
Forum: Large Format RF 05-12-2011
Replies: 41
Views: 4,428
Posted By enochRoot
HEHEHE. Yeah, she had just taken a sip of wine. ...

HEHEHE. Yeah, she had just taken a sip of wine. I was asking her to hold still while I got everything ready so I got the sheepish look after her drink.
Forum: Large Format RF 05-11-2011
Replies: 41
Views: 4,428
Posted By enochRoot
4x5 Arca-Swiss 210mm/f6.8 Wollensak Trigor clone...

4x5 Arca-Swiss 210mm/f6.8 Wollensak Trigor clone Polaroid Type 89

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4x5 Arca-Swiss 135mm/f2.8 Xenotar HP5+...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 05-01-2011
Replies: 48
Views: 3,052
Posted By enochRoot
I paid $1600 for my last one about 3-4 years ago....

I paid $1600 for my last one about 3-4 years ago. Of course I sold it for a similar amount and missed on out the price-gouging. Having owned the lens several times over the years, I can honestly...
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 04-24-2011
Replies: 274
Views: 55,685
Posted By enochRoot
Are you thinking of the Sonnar?

Are you thinking of the Sonnar?
Forum: 120 RF's Modern 04-09-2011
Replies: 2
Views: 799
Posted By enochRoot
Thanks! (which apparently is too short of a...

Thanks!

(which apparently is too short of a reply)
Forum: 120 RF's Modern 04-09-2011
Replies: 2
Views: 799
Posted By enochRoot
Mamiya 7 43mm question

Just purchased a 43mm lens for the Mamiya 7 and it has a tiny bit of play in the front plastic piece and aperture ring. If I grab the very front and try to wiggle it with my fingers, it will move...
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-07-2011
Replies: 31
Views: 1,032
Posted By enochRoot
There's an older thread and/or poll about this. ...

There's an older thread and/or poll about this. Sad to say, I've probably got 50 or so rolls laying around. I've got no excuse. Just laziness.
Forum: Technique: How To Shoot It 03-19-2011
Replies: 33
Views: 3,331
Posted By enochRoot
Shot w/ my crappy Sony Cybershot through my...

Shot w/ my crappy Sony Cybershot through my telescope eyepiece. So bright it was hurting my eyes even w/ a ND filter on the...
Forum: Photo Software 02-24-2011
Replies: 6
Views: 760
Posted By enochRoot
Go with monitor RGB and ditch sRGB for sure. ...

Go with monitor RGB and ditch sRGB for sure. Make sure to do a good job of calibrating your monitor too (ie: use "custom" instead of the standard "monitor color" setting for an LCD screen.

To...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 02-22-2011
Replies: 44
Views: 3,952
Posted By enochRoot
I only got into HP5+ in larger formats. This is...

I only got into HP5+ in larger formats. This is 8x10 HP5+ rated at 800 in diafine. I could clearly push it more with acceptable results. Not sure how this translates to smaller formats, but at...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 02-22-2011
Replies: 44
Views: 3,952
Posted By enochRoot
Well, not sure where I read it (probably here...

Well, not sure where I read it (probably here somewhere), but the consensus was that the 1600 wasn't a true 1600 and wasn't really that far off from the 400 (pushed). Regardless, 400 pushed looks...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 02-22-2011
Replies: 44
Views: 3,952
Posted By enochRoot
Neopan 400 pushed. That is pretty much what...

Neopan 400 pushed. That is pretty much what Neopan 1600 was if I remember correctly.
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 02-16-2011
Replies: 353
Views: 26,916
Posted By enochRoot
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Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 02-15-2011
Replies: 274
Views: 55,685
Posted By enochRoot
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Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 01-06-2011
Replies: 499
Views: 111,264
Posted By enochRoot
couldn't think of a better first post! great...

couldn't think of a better first post! great shot!!
Forum: Photogs / Photo Exhibits 11-02-2010
Replies: 2
Views: 712
Posted By enochRoot
but the other dude is shooting the M3 ;-)

but the other dude is shooting the M3 ;-)
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 10-28-2010
Replies: 25
Views: 1,971
Posted By enochRoot
my favorite is a 2.8 E3. harder to find, but...

my favorite is a 2.8 E3. harder to find, but worth searching for. they are contemporary with the F, but do not have a meter (hence less to go wrong mechanically). i prefer shooting w/ a hand-held...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 10-25-2010
Replies: 43
Views: 2,094
Posted By enochRoot
why no option for 50/50 split? :D

why no option for 50/50 split? :D
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 10-24-2010
Replies: 5
Views: 1,037
Posted By enochRoot
thanks for the additional info!

thanks for the additional info!
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 10-20-2010
Replies: 5
Views: 1,037
Posted By enochRoot
Great...thanks sevo! It does have 28mm...

Great...thanks sevo! It does have 28mm brightlines for 3:2 (as well as notches for 1:1). I think I'll give it a try.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 10-20-2010
Replies: 5
Views: 1,037
Posted By enochRoot
Ricoh GV-2 on film body?

Does anyone own a Ricoh GV-2 external viewfinder? Would it work for a 28mm lens on a film M body? Seems like it would be perfect. Nice and compact, and not as expensive as the Voigtlander mini...
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 10-01-2010
Replies: 121
Views: 7,715
Posted By enochRoot
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Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 10-01-2010
Replies: 121
Views: 7,715
Posted By enochRoot
looks like a great place! i do love UK pubs. ...

looks like a great place! i do love UK pubs. too bad we have nothing even close over here :bang:

and that second shot is great!!!
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 10-01-2010
Replies: 121
Views: 7,715
Posted By enochRoot
i'll have to make a pilgrimage at some point :D

i'll have to make a pilgrimage at some point :D
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 10-01-2010
Replies: 121
Views: 7,715
Posted By enochRoot
ah...deuchars. that reminds me of scotland! it...

ah...deuchars. that reminds me of scotland! it was my favorite cask beer over there!!
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 09-30-2010
Replies: 121
Views: 7,715
Posted By enochRoot
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Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 09-29-2010
Replies: 121
Views: 7,715
Posted By enochRoot
great shot. and i'm so jealous! i'd give...

great shot. and i'm so jealous! i'd give anything to live close to stone. one of my favorite breweries!!
Forum: 120 RF Folders 09-27-2010
Replies: 18
Views: 1,451
Posted By enochRoot
i remember finding them expensive at $1500 or so...

i remember finding them expensive at $1500 or so a few years back.
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 09-21-2010
Replies: 172
Views: 13,428
Posted By enochRoot
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Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 08-01-2010
Replies: 149
Views: 12,010
Posted By enochRoot
thanks! btw...i'll second (or 10th or...

thanks!



btw...i'll second (or 10th or whatever) the opinion that helen's work is a great example of a film noir look.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 08-01-2010
Replies: 149
Views: 12,010
Posted By enochRoot
here's a shot i've always thought of as "film...

here's a shot i've always thought of as "film noirish". neopan 400 pushed to 1600. shot w/ a 90mm summicron.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2150/2093686147_fd8754dce3_o.jpg
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