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Forum: Philosophy of Photography 04-07-2013
Replies: 198
Views: 4,006
Posted By Peter^
I don' think there is a definitive answer to this...

I don' think there is a definitive answer to this question. Some great photographs are purely visual, some are narrative. Sometimes you are being told a story by the artist, sometimes you are left to...
Forum: Travel 01-27-2013
Replies: 40
Views: 1,287
Posted By Peter^
It is probably no surprise to learn that there is...

It is probably no surprise to learn that there is a lot of sun in Jordan. I had a lot of fun there with superslow film: adox cms 20 @ iso...
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 12-05-2012
Replies: 45
Views: 2,395
Posted By Peter^
Tony, many thanks for the mention. You've made my...

Tony, many thanks for the mention. You've made my week.

- p
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 12-02-2012
Replies: 70
Views: 4,156
Posted By Peter^
I'm not going to vote here. I use silverfast, but...

I'm not going to vote here. I use silverfast, but would never endorse it. The results are probably about as good as you can get, but the user interface is just awful. I was hoping version 8 would be...
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 11-27-2012
Replies: 70
Views: 2,670
Posted By Peter^
Agianelo, Many thanks, you've made my week. Such...

Agianelo,
Many thanks, you've made my week. Such great pictures posted in this thread. It's an honor to be mentioned among them.
-Peter
Forum: Photography General Interest 11-20-2012
Replies: 34
Views: 916
Posted By Peter^
I do hope the reverse is not true: "Owning more...

I do hope the reverse is not true:

"Owning more than one lens means being a photographer".
Forum: Sony NEX 11-14-2012
Replies: 30
Views: 1,969
Posted By Peter^
I agree with large parts of what the article...

I agree with large parts of what the article says. Sony has become very unattractive in many markets: music players, TVs, phones, etc.
However, I've been quite impressed by how they have entered the...
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 11-13-2012
Replies: 72
Views: 2,860
Posted By Peter^
Many thanks to Richard G and hteasley. You've...

Many thanks to Richard G and hteasley. You've made my week.

- p
Forum: Travel 11-08-2012
Replies: 85
Views: 3,404
Posted By Peter^
There are a lot of good tips here. I don't think...

There are a lot of good tips here. I don't think you'll have any problems.
There is very little violent crime like muggings in Italy. You're a lot safer in Rome at night than in most US cities. There...
Forum: Optics and Lenses - 10-25-2012
Replies: 12
Views: 941
Posted By Peter^
On an SLR the aperture remains fully open until...

On an SLR the aperture remains fully open until you trigger the shutter. Close down the shutter and you can get a feel for the DoF. But the image is often dark.

Even then though, the images cannot...
Forum: Sony NEX 10-19-2012
Replies: 7
Views: 1,463
Posted By Peter^
The new firmware is supposed to improve IQ with...

The new firmware is supposed to improve IQ with wide angles. Anybody got pictures which show this?
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 10-17-2012
Replies: 22
Views: 1,402
Posted By Peter^
Well, the comments on a picture in a gallery are...

Well, the comments on a picture in a gallery are not a thread. The person who comments on the picture will usually not revisit the picture to see if someone has reacted to his comment. Then it is...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 10-08-2012
Replies: 48
Views: 3,840
Posted By Peter^
Paul, am I right in assuming that your question...

Paul, am I right in assuming that your question has nothing to do with optics?
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 10-04-2012
Replies: 45
Views: 3,878
Posted By Peter^
Paulfish, many thanks for mentioning my picture....

Paulfish, many thanks for mentioning my picture. You've made my week.
Forum: RFF News 10-02-2012
Replies: 42
Views: 6,799
Posted By Peter^
from the last roll of P3200 I used. I still have...

from the last roll of P3200 I used. I still have about five rolls. And then, alas, adieu.

http://u1.ipernity.com/24/76/63/13467663.637cf068.1024.jpg
Forum: Travel 09-29-2012
Replies: 13
Views: 1,208
Posted By Peter^
After reading this and the other posts, maybe we...

After reading this and the other posts, maybe we will have to reconsider and try for the South Island as well. We we're thinking the chances of good weather will be better in the North.
Forum: Travel 09-29-2012
Replies: 13
Views: 1,208
Posted By Peter^
Nongfuspring, Thanks a lot, What about the Bay...

Nongfuspring,

Thanks a lot,

What about the Bay of Islands area? We have a house rented there for a week over New Year. Any recommendations?
Forum: Travel 09-29-2012
Replies: 13
Views: 1,208
Posted By Peter^
Guys, many thanks!

Guys, many thanks!
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 09-28-2012
Replies: 48
Views: 4,274
Posted By Peter^
I don't know about "tons of money". The lenses...

I don't know about "tons of money". The lenses are a very small business for Zeiss. In their reporting, they lump it together with "Optronics", which is military optics, and photography is probably...
Forum: Travel 09-28-2012
Replies: 13
Views: 1,208
Posted By Peter^
Planning a trip to New Zealand....

....for a couple of weeks over Christmas and New Years. Only the North Island.
Does anybody have any special must see / must do / must photograph recommendations?
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 09-26-2012
Replies: 2
Views: 471
Posted By Peter^
jimbo, I've got the 21 mm viewfinder and am...

jimbo,

I've got the 21 mm viewfinder and am extremely myopic (- 8 D), and have no problems with the viewfinder and my glasses.
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 09-25-2012
Replies: 64
Views: 5,025
Posted By Peter^
Many thanks j. scooter and Richard G for the the...

Many thanks j. scooter and Richard G for the the pick. You've made my week.

- p
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 09-24-2012
Replies: 64
Views: 5,025
Posted By Peter^
Lot's of great pictures this week. Two by...

Lot's of great pictures this week.


Two by...
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 08-28-2012
Replies: 49
Views: 4,378
Posted By Peter^
Many Thnaks to Tigerphil and to Richard G. You've...

Many Thnaks to Tigerphil and to Richard G. You've mad my week.
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 08-06-2012
Replies: 64
Views: 3,967
Posted By Peter^
So many pictures to aspire...

So many pictures to aspire...
Forum: Sony NEX 08-06-2012
Replies: 0
Views: 484
Posted By Peter^
Pixel peeping with the ZM 2/85 Sonnar on the NEX 7

The resolution of this camera/lens combination just blows me away. I think I took this picture at about f=5.6.
Here the full view:
http://u1.ipernity.com/23/68/57/13156857.90fc8320.560.jpg

and here...
Forum: RFF Polls 08-01-2012
Replies: 41
Views: 3,246
Posted By Peter^
Thanks everybody for all the answers in this...

Thanks everybody for all the answers in this thread. It is great insight into the way you work. I've learned a few things.
Forum: RFF Polls 07-31-2012
Replies: 41
Views: 3,246
Posted By Peter^
Do you stage pictures, or do you just shoot what you see?

Maybe I'm just lazy, or I lack the creativity, but I very rarely ever set up a picture using props, lighting etc. I don't even position models. If I see something I like, I shoot it.
I have the...
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 07-30-2012
Replies: 58
Views: 3,455
Posted By Peter^
Paulfish, many thanks for the mention!

Paulfish, many thanks for the mention!
Forum: Photography General Interest 07-30-2012
Replies: 320
Views: 14,760
Posted By Peter^
Is anybody else here bothered by how the word...

Is anybody else here bothered by how the word "Image" is used nowadays?
We used to simply make pictures, meaning of course we printed them or made slides. Now we all talk about images.
Forum: Photography General Interest 07-15-2012
Replies: 37
Views: 1,760
Posted By Peter^
Merkin, Astro8 described it very well. The...

Merkin,
Astro8 described it very well. The operative word here is "crop". Using a smaller sensor just gives you a crop of exactly the same picture you would have with full-frame sensor, just as if...
Forum: Optics and Lenses - 07-01-2012
Replies: 1,748
Views: 514,912
Posted By Peter^
This may be overdoing a bit, but I thought I'd...

This may be overdoing a bit, but I thought I'd post an example of the Sonnar 2/85 used on a NEX 7.

http://u1.ipernity.com/22/96/01/12949601.8f2c9303.1024.jpg
Forum: RFF Photo Projects 06-24-2012
Replies: 63
Views: 4,085
Posted By Peter^
Hits right during a two week vacation in France....

Hits right during a two week vacation in France. I'm in.
Forum: Photography General Interest 06-23-2012
Replies: 25
Views: 893
Posted By Peter^
The other day I was riding through the forest...

The other day I was riding through the forest with my new NEX 7 slung over my neck and shoulder and pulled around onto my back. Without a warning, a stick was kicked up by my tire and jammed right...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 06-20-2012
Replies: 109
Views: 13,276
Posted By Peter^
The first time I used really slow film was during...

The first time I used really slow film was during my recent trip to Petra. This is ADOX CMS 20 @ 12.5. I will definitely use this film...
Forum: CSC : Compact System Cameras - 06-15-2012
Replies: 47
Views: 4,611
Posted By Peter^
I believe that in ten years DSLRs will be fully...

I believe that in ten years DSLRs will be fully replaced by mirrorless systems. With the advances in EVFs, DSLRs have no advantage. The advantages of mirrorless, however, are well-known to...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 06-15-2012
Replies: 97
Views: 5,550
Posted By Peter^
Bob poses an interesting and important question....

Bob poses an interesting and important question. Are we the true guardians of artistic tradition, or just a bunch of old farts who do not recognize that the world is moving on without us? History...
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 06-10-2012
Replies: 4
Views: 514
Posted By Peter^
That's supposed to work, I hear. But only after...

That's supposed to work, I hear. But only after drinking copious amounts of instant coffee and eating a minimum of one pound of asparagus.
Forum: RFF Polls 06-08-2012
Replies: 29
Views: 1,635
Posted By Peter^
How often do you sell photographic equipment.

I find it interesting how many threads there are here on selling equipment. I personally have never been able to part with a good camera or lens. I have never sold anything. Does that make me a...
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 06-08-2012
Replies: 4
Views: 514
Posted By Peter^
My developer has turner gray

I'm using ID11, and after about four films, it turned dark gray - almost black. I've never noticed this happening before, but until now I've always had it in colored bottles. Could it have something...
Forum: Smartphone Cameras 06-07-2012
Replies: 212
Views: 14,095
Posted By Peter^
I'm waiting for the Nokia Pureview as the...

I'm waiting for the Nokia Pureview as the ultimate P&S.
Forum: Photography General Interest 06-07-2012
Replies: 18
Views: 1,553
Posted By Peter^
Damaso, There was already a thread on this...

Damaso,
There was already a thread on this yesterday which somehow morphed from exposing dirty little men with dirty little minds to the question of whether industry controls the Republicans, the...
Forum: Off Topic 06-06-2012
Replies: 28
Views: 959
Posted By Peter^
All he sees is the little girl. What an obscene,...

All he sees is the little girl. What an obscene, filthy mind he must have.
Forum: Sony NEX 05-27-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 1,877
Posted By Peter^
Yes, but the trick is: once you've pressed half...

Yes, but the trick is: once you've pressed half down and the system has focused, it will not refocus as long as you keep the button pressed. At least mine works like that.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 05-27-2012
Replies: 124
Views: 5,880
Posted By Peter^
Usually I think it is great when someone asks me...

Usually I think it is great when someone asks me about my gear, especially if they know something about photography. However, I'm starting to get tired of the following conversation:

- "Is that a...
Forum: Photography General Interest 05-25-2012
Replies: 30
Views: 1,231
Posted By Peter^
I'm very satisfied with ipernity. It seems to...

I'm very satisfied with ipernity. It seems to have all the features, and then some. The upload limit is 200 MB per month, which is plenty for me. The interface is easy to use, especially the...
Forum: Photography General Interest 05-25-2012
Replies: 30
Views: 1,231
Posted By Peter^
I'm very happy with Ipernity. The upload limit is...

I'm very happy with Ipernity. The upload limit is 200 MB per month, far more than I need. The interface is great, especially the uploading apps.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 05-25-2012
Replies: 5
Views: 338
Posted By Peter^
Not on my flash - a Metz 20 C-2. You just set to...

Not on my flash - a Metz 20 C-2. You just set to 2.8 or 5.6, set the camera to the same and to the sync shutter speed and start shooting. I use both 100 and 400 films, and they always come out...
Forum: Photography General Interest 05-25-2012
Replies: 12
Views: 565
Posted By Peter^
Once or twice a year, I end up having to spend a...

Once or twice a year, I end up having to spend a weekend in Seoul alone - and I always dread it, both from a photographic perspective (no pun intended) as well as from the social side. Nothing worse...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 05-25-2012
Replies: 5
Views: 338
Posted By Peter^
I've always wondered: when using an autoflash,...

I've always wondered: when using an autoflash, how does the flash know the film speed?
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