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Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 09-23-2010
Replies: 3
Views: 1,087
Posted By RML
Leica M9 from HK?

Hi, I've been out of the loop for quite some time. And I haven't been able to find an answer (a recent one anyways) in the forums.

Is Dr Joseph Yao still selling Leicas from HK, and is he selling...
Forum: Digital Epson R-D1 Digital RF 04-18-2008
Replies: 9
Views: 985
Posted By RML
The paint on mine isn't coming off at all. And I...

The paint on mine isn't coming off at all. And I bought it in May 2005. It only shows some "brassing" on the edges.
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 04-16-2008
Replies: 37
Views: 1,726
Posted By RML
What integrity was there in the chemical dark...

What integrity was there in the chemical dark room that is now all of a sudden lost with PS?
Just because people are using it doesn't mean they're all good photographers.
Just because a lot of people...
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-16-2008
Replies: 40
Views: 1,829
Posted By RML
BTW, how are you going to get your dev'ing...

BTW, how are you going to get your dev'ing chemicals? You won't find them in UB anywhere. Importing (or someone sending it to you from Tokyo or Korea) could work, but the mail may take 2-3 weeks. And...
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-16-2008
Replies: 40
Views: 1,829
Posted By RML
Will you be based in UB? If so, good for you....

Will you be based in UB? If so, good for you. :)

Outside UB, everything will be difficult to get, even toilet paper.
Laptops are expensive in Mongolia. It'll be easier and a lot cheaper to bring one...
Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book 04-16-2008
Replies: 2
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Views: 948
Posted By RML
I regularly shoot for the ING Micro Finance...

I regularly shoot for the ING Micro Finance Support department here in Holland.

I don't have the money to invest (heavily) in stocks like Oikocredit or Triodos Bank. I can shoot photos that are...
Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book 04-15-2008
Replies: 48
Views: 4,214
Posted By RML
One body (the R-D1) and the lens that happens to...

One body (the R-D1) and the lens that happens to be on it. Used to be the ZM 50/2, changed to the Summarit 28, and now the J8 50/2. I only change lenses on a basis of need. The ZM was swapped for the...
Forum: Digital Epson R-D1 Digital RF 04-15-2008
Replies: 10
Views: 959
Posted By RML
I've been using an 80GB Apacer Share Steno. It's...

I've been using an 80GB Apacer Share Steno. It's already quite old, with only USB 1.1 IIRC, but I can replace the disk inside with a newer, bigger one if and when I want to.

Lately, I'm looking at...
Forum: Digital Epson R-D1 Digital RF 04-14-2008
Replies: 17
Views: 1,103
Posted By RML
The letters on the front of my camera are getting...

The letters on the front of my camera are getting rubbed off after all these years of work. I assume the letters on top could also be rubbed off. Use your nails, not a wood nail.
Forum: Digital Epson R-D1 Digital RF 04-13-2008
Replies: 7
Views: 744
Posted By RML
For my CV 25/4 I simply set the framelines to...

For my CV 25/4 I simply set the framelines to 28mm. That already gives me a good indication of what will be in the shot. If I need more accurate placement, I use the entire view finder.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 04-13-2008
Replies: 15
Views: 2,015
Posted By RML
Nick, you could be right about the Robusta,...

Nick,

you could be right about the Robusta, actually.

And I have never been able to find Folgers here in Europe, so it may be important for those outside the USA to know what kind of beans are...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 04-13-2008
Replies: 113
Views: 4,684
Posted By RML
I think that goes for many photographers we don't...

I think that goes for many photographers we don't "get".
I always liked Winogrand but when I saw an exhibition of "Women are beautiful" I instantly knew why he is considered one of the great street...
Forum: Photo Books / Mags / Articles 04-13-2008
Replies: 23
Views: 1,822
Posted By RML
Not good. Other issues have come up in the past...

Not good. Other issues have come up in the past weeks and I doubt I'll be able to read the book any time soon. But I will keep an eye on this thread and see what others think of the book.
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 04-13-2008
Replies: 43
Views: 3,458
Posted By RML
NH3, good for you! Go with your manifesto. I...

NH3, good for you! Go with your manifesto. I disagree with every single letter in it, but it's not my personal manifesto. So, you keep at it. I hope it'll give you what you need. Really.
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-13-2008
Replies: 106
Views: 5,988
Posted By RML
Leftist liberal speak, if you ask me. And I'm a...

Leftist liberal speak, if you ask me. And I'm a left voting liberal-minded (European style left and liberal, mind you) person myself (without a danged Arts degree of any sort, thankyouverymuch).
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 04-13-2008
Replies: 15
Views: 2,015
Posted By RML
IIRC the difference isn't so much in the coffee...

IIRC the difference isn't so much in the coffee being ground or instant but in the sort of beans used. IIRC you should go for arabica coffee. I've used both instant and ground coffee with good...
Forum: Photography General Interest 03-29-2008
Replies: 33
Views: 1,390
Posted By RML
How about turning it on only once a week for a...

How about turning it on only once a week for a few hours and spend the rest of the evenings reading, studying, talking? I assure you, that does make a difference. At least it does to me, my wife and...
Forum: Photography General Interest 03-29-2008
Replies: 33
Views: 1,390
Posted By RML
Real change would mean living and using resources...

Real change would mean living and using resources responsibly. Wasting resources costs money. Money that could be spend in better, or at least different, ways. That wouldn't hurt any economy, except...
Forum: Photography General Interest 03-29-2008
Replies: 33
Views: 1,390
Posted By RML
From the wiki entry: Now, 8pm here in Holland...

From the wiki entry:

Now, 8pm here in Holland is a different time than 8pm in NYC, or Tokyo. How is this going to bind "the world"?

Anywho, I don't need an arbitrary moment in time to think how I...
Forum: Digital Epson R-D1 Digital RF 03-28-2008
Replies: 11
Views: 1,675
Posted By RML
What a job! I'm impressed. Enjoy that camera.

What a job! I'm impressed.

Enjoy that camera.
Forum: Photography General Interest 03-28-2008
Replies: 23
Views: 1,339
Posted By RML
Here's where he starts to go off the road...

Here's where he starts to go off the road completely. The picture, at its core, a record of something in front of the camera. Sure. But how truthful is that something? Not to mention how truthful did...
Forum: Digital Epson R-D1 Digital RF 03-28-2008
Replies: 3
Views: 590
Posted By RML
Is this line visible in the RAW files, or in...

Is this line visible in the RAW files, or in print as well?

If so, you might be able to create a mask(?) in PS that automagically gives these pixels a median colour between the colour of the pixels...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-27-2008
Replies: 37
Views: 1,789
Posted By RML
I go out because I must. I shoot because I bring...

I go out because I must. I shoot because I bring my camera.
Forum: Digital Epson R-D1 Digital RF 03-25-2008
Replies: 14
Views: 1,007
Posted By RML
I only shoot RAW, or hi res JPG when I'm doing an...

I only shoot RAW, or hi res JPG when I'm doing an assignment (when I need more photos and have less time to change cards).

From the word go I set all the settings to 0 or neutral. I do all...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 03-25-2008
Replies: 115
Views: 6,120
Posted By RML
Too many places in this world where any Bill of...

Too many places in this world where any Bill of Rights or Constitution aren't worth the paper they were written on. And many places in this world do actually forbid photography, even in public. We...
Forum: Photo Books / Mags / Articles 03-25-2008
Replies: 23
Views: 1,822
Posted By RML
I'll see if I can get it cheaper somehow. It does...

I'll see if I can get it cheaper somehow. It does sound like an interesting book. I wish I could follow the series. Maybe the BBC will release it on dvd some day.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-25-2008
Replies: 23
Views: 1,216
Posted By RML
Why? Wouldn't it be easier, lighter, simpler and...

Why? Wouldn't it be easier, lighter, simpler and more "ready for the future" to have an SD card slot or such? 20GB sounds like a lot, but with a 12MP 3+fps camera that fills up rather quickly. And...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 03-25-2008
Replies: 115
Views: 6,120
Posted By RML
I like my country but to call me patriotic is one...

I like my country but to call me patriotic is one step too far. No country deserves my everlasting allegiance or sacrifice. And, it's one thing to be patriotic in your country, yet another in...
Forum: Photo Books / Mags / Articles 03-25-2008
Replies: 23
Views: 1,822
Posted By RML
I'm not sure if I can/will participate but thanks...

I'm not sure if I can/will participate but thanks for the book suggestion. It's 40 euro here in Holland. A bit steep. It'll gobble up my allowance. :)
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 03-25-2008
Replies: 8
Views: 812
Posted By RML
I agree but words have a habit of limiting your...

I agree but words have a habit of limiting your mind set. Say "street photography" and you'll have a definition (however vague!) in your head. And that definition may very well limit you, stop you...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 03-25-2008
Replies: 8
Views: 812
Posted By RML
And sometimes it's your perception of your work...

And sometimes it's your perception of your work that's "flawed". Perhaps your photos don't exactly fit what you think you're shooting. Instead of changing the photos, try to think about what you...
Forum: Digital Epson R-D1 Digital RF 03-24-2008
Replies: 33
Views: 1,686
Posted By RML
If these batteries are so scarce I may have to...

If these batteries are so scarce I may have to run to the shop where I bought mine and get me a few more! I'm gonna need them if I take that trip through the Gobi this Summer.
Forum: Digital Epson R-D1 Digital RF 03-24-2008
Replies: 33
Views: 1,686
Posted By RML
Yes, I too have a Fuji battery as a spare battery...

Yes, I too have a Fuji battery as a spare battery and it works just as well as the original Epson battery.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-24-2008
Replies: 5
Views: 501
Posted By RML
I did. Did anyone else?

I did. Did anyone else?
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-24-2008
Replies: 16
Views: 1,505
Posted By RML
And? Did anyone go out and shoot their rf's?

And? Did anyone go out and shoot their rf's?
Forum: RFF Polls 03-24-2008
Replies: 110
Views: 10,308
Posted By RML
I can't remember when I last cleaned any lens....

I can't remember when I last cleaned any lens. Was quite a long time ago. But when I cleaned a lens, I did the same thing as I did for the sensor of my R-D1: I used alcohol ketonatus and Q-tips...
Forum: Digital Epson R-D1 Digital RF 03-24-2008
Replies: 8
Views: 624
Posted By RML
Of course, I'd say. :) But the R-D1's software...

Of course, I'd say. :) But the R-D1's software takes good care of them. And dust... well, that's easy. I've used alcohol ketonatus and Q-tips...
Forum: Photography General Interest 03-19-2008
Replies: 39
Views: 1,636
Posted By RML
To me, everything that's in the frame belongs...

To me, everything that's in the frame belongs there. Otherwise you should have chosen a different position or framed differently. Street furniture is there; deal with it. :)
Forum: Xpan & Other Panoramics 03-19-2008
Replies: 15
Views: 546
Posted By RML
To me it does look like a scanner thing. It sure...

To me it does look like a scanner thing. It sure doesn't look like a scratch on the neg. And glitches in the data transfer IMO wouldn't result in the same line again and again. It might be a faulty...
Forum: Digital Epson R-D1 Digital RF 03-18-2008
Replies: 16
Views: 1,113
Posted By RML
I bring my R-D1 plus a couple of lenses. Backup?...

I bring my R-D1 plus a couple of lenses. Backup? Hmmm... Canon Eos 300D, sadly. But I could also bring the Leica M2, or a Bessa R, or a Leitz Minolta CL. All film, though, and that's why the Eos...
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Bessa 03-18-2008
Replies: 19
Views: 842
Posted By RML
I went from a Bessa L to a Bessa R to an...

I went from a Bessa L to a Bessa R to an R-D1.

If you're already eyeing the R-D1, you better stop all that eating you do and save up for the Epson. :p
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-18-2008
Replies: 10
Views: 619
Posted By RML
On my blog and portfolio blog. And I print them...

On my blog and portfolio blog. And I print them 30x40 or 50x70 when I "need" to hang them or give them as a gift.
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Bessa 03-18-2008
Replies: 3
Views: 454
Posted By RML
I've seen that flashing happen when the battery...

I've seen that flashing happen when the battery dies. This was in India, so the battery was really dead. Oh, and it was with my Bessa R, not the R2a, but I doubt there's much difference.

I don't...
Forum: Xpan & Other Panoramics 03-18-2008
Replies: 1
Views: 538
Posted By RML
It's been years since I shot my 135u so I'm a bit...

It's been years since I shot my 135u so I'm a bit rusty.

Squeaking : never heard that, so I'd say it's not normal.
Exposure counter : mine always worked well as far as I can remember.
Crowded real...
Forum: RFF News 03-16-2008
Replies: 37
Views: 4,142
Posted By RML
I agree. The blue font is nice, for about 2...

I agree. The blue font is nice, for about 2 seconds.The white font is much better to read.
Forum: RFF News 03-16-2008
Replies: 28
Views: 3,319
Posted By RML
I won't. I can't stand US politics and quite a...

I won't. I can't stand US politics and quite a few other aspects of the country, but I won't gloat over the economy. Too many people are affected by it. And most of them can't do anything about it.
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 03-16-2008
Replies: 3
Views: 647
Posted By RML
Why not bring both? I know it's more gear to...

Why not bring both? I know it's more gear to carry but they'll have them when you need them. Also, at the end of your trip you can take inventory of which camera you actually used most often. It may...
Forum: 2008 Street Photos 03-16-2008
Replies: 115
Views: 9,631
Posted By RML
I'm in. some extra text to fill up the quota

I'm in.

some extra text to fill up the quota
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 03-13-2008
Replies: 11
Views: 971
Posted By RML
I never got the hang of shooting the Kiev. Nice...

I never got the hang of shooting the Kiev. Nice camera but awkward film advance, and more awkward camera holding. It looks good on the mantle piece, though. :)
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 03-13-2008
Replies: 11
Views: 971
Posted By RML
The digital Epson R-D1 does, IIRC. And the latest...

The digital Epson R-D1 does, IIRC.
And the latest Zeiss Ikon rangefinder.
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