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Forum: RFF Polls 1 Week Ago
Replies: 36
Views: 1,116
Posted By Colin Corneau
You folks *do* realize a backlit screen is...

You folks *do* realize a backlit screen is different than a reflected-light page of paper, right..?

Having a white screen will inevitably cause a (perceived) lightening of your image. Black on a...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 05-02-2013
Replies: 28
Views: 714
Posted By Colin Corneau
Actually, "create your own content" is not a...

Actually, "create your own content" is not a snarky response, it's quite good advice.

I created my own blog(s) and a website to represent/gather my own work - in doing so, I've come across lots of...
Forum: Photogs / Photo Exhibits 04-29-2013
Replies: 35
Views: 1,399
Posted By Colin Corneau
Sounds like Metivier Gallery it is, then...

Sounds like Metivier Gallery it is, then...
Forum: Photogs / Photo Exhibits 04-29-2013
Replies: 35
Views: 1,399
Posted By Colin Corneau
So, leicapixie -- you're suggesting to give the...

So, leicapixie -- you're suggesting to give the ROM a pass?

I haven't checked what other venues he's showing at -- I'm always happy to see smaller galleries.
Forum: Photogs / Photo Exhibits 04-29-2013
Replies: 35
Views: 1,399
Posted By Colin Corneau
I'm curious to read this - I hope to see Mr....

I'm curious to read this - I hope to see Mr. Salgado's show at the CONTACT festival in Toronto in May.
At the risk of talking too early, I'm guessing what will shine through the entire show is his...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 04-23-2013
Replies: 25
Views: 1,040
Posted By Colin Corneau
A good incident/reflected meter will get you a...

A good incident/reflected meter will get you a reading in sunlight and shadow...that's only 2 speeds to remember.

Find out how you shoot most often - where are your subjects? Then preset the focus...
Forum: Photogs / Photo Exhibits 04-22-2013
Replies: 9
Views: 393
Posted By Colin Corneau
Thanks for posting this...a great find. I am...

Thanks for posting this...a great find.

I am intrigued by the idea of taking a sustained look at a place, or a community. I was inspired by this with the works of Fred Herzog (in Vancouver) and more...
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-22-2013
Replies: 10
Views: 397
Posted By Colin Corneau
Freestyle, along with B&H, are very credible and...

Freestyle, along with B&H, are very credible and trustworthy businesses. I'd recommend either of them (although I've never had things shipped to Brazil before LOL)

In any case, it's easy enough to...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 04-17-2013
Replies: 22
Views: 398
Posted By Colin Corneau
I process mine at work, because it has a...

I process mine at work, because it has a completely dark, windowless room. Honestly, that and a source of water is all you need.

The main thing about home processing is to keep it neat and...
Forum: Movies / Cameras in the Movies / TV / Media 04-07-2013
Replies: 37
Views: 1,853
Posted By Colin Corneau
LOL to the last comment by Franz :) It was...

LOL to the last comment by Franz :)

It was definitely an M2 - maybe the show didn't care about minutae like that but I'm guessing they DO, because they go so far as to clothe the female actors in...
Forum: Photo Books / Mags / Articles 04-05-2013
Replies: 30
Views: 1,535
Posted By Colin Corneau
I simply can't imagine ANY credible work being...

I simply can't imagine ANY credible work being done by sticking a camera out a car window and laying on the motor drive -- "spray and pray", is one term I've heard for that.

It seems that the...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 04-04-2013
Replies: 56
Views: 1,886
Posted By Colin Corneau
Daily Beggar sounds OK - it's personal, sounds...

Daily Beggar sounds OK - it's personal, sounds like it has a story behind it, heck maybe even an opportunity to explain your take on photography/street shooting.

What should a blog of one's...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-31-2013
Replies: 23
Views: 1,046
Posted By Colin Corneau
I liked it - used it for work at a daily...

I liked it - used it for work at a daily newspaper. But we upgraded to the Mark III and sorry to say, it's far superior. Not just technically but the files are cleaner and a have a wonderful -- I...
Forum: Photography General Interest 03-28-2013
Replies: 8
Views: 298
Posted By Colin Corneau
They're a very legitimate publication, that I've...

They're a very legitimate publication, that I've read and admired for years. I had a photograph published in the Single Image Contest in the most recent round published.

Entry fees are pretty common...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 03-19-2013
Replies: 21
Views: 953
Posted By Colin Corneau
On a related note...also Shanghai, also...

On a related note...also Shanghai, also Rolleiflex, also B&W.
I have this book and it's a great one (I have no connection or financial...
Forum: Photography General Interest 03-15-2013
Replies: 128
Views: 3,700
Posted By Colin Corneau
BTW, airfrogusmc - I loved that poster you posted...

BTW, airfrogusmc - I loved that poster you posted a bit back in this thread. Great lead image, it looks like a fun show and I wish I could take it in.

I'm not going to trash talk the winner - I hope...
Forum: Photography General Interest 03-15-2013
Replies: 128
Views: 3,700
Posted By Colin Corneau
Honestly, I just didn't get it. That may be a...

Honestly, I just didn't get it. That may be a reflection on me more than on the winner's work.

My personal take is the two runner ups had more interesting, compelling work but then again I'm not a...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 03-08-2013
Replies: 2
Views: 196
Posted By Colin Corneau
My experience - for what it's worth - is that...

My experience - for what it's worth - is that they're different films. I love them both, but they have a different feel. The only way to say is to try HP5+ and see what you think on a trial run...if...
Forum: Large Format RF 03-02-2013
Replies: 25
Views: 1,081
Posted By Colin Corneau
I've got one, had it for 6 or 7 years now. A very...

I've got one, had it for 6 or 7 years now. A very solid camera...I just got a Polaroid 110b conversion so I'm not sure which one to keep right now.

What I noticed about this camera is how ideal it...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 02-13-2013
Replies: 27
Views: 1,176
Posted By Colin Corneau
I'm not connected or have any financial/etc...

I'm not connected or have any financial/etc interests, but the website Japan Camera Hunter had a very comprehensive look at camera stores in Tokyo, from a film perspective.
Not just places but maps,...
Forum: Photography General Interest 02-01-2013
Replies: 6
Views: 308
Posted By Colin Corneau
He had this exhibition featured - with a front...

He had this exhibition featured - with a front page photo and a spacious centre-spread feature - in the Globe and Mail newspaper this...
Forum: Photogs / Photo Exhibits 01-21-2013
Replies: 37
Views: 2,133
Posted By Colin Corneau
I use WP for my website and also my street...

I use WP for my website and also my street photography blog (colincorneau.com and reservedatalltimes.com, respectively)

They are, as noted already, very customizeable and if you know your coding you...
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 01-16-2013
Replies: 30
Views: 1,509
Posted By Colin Corneau
I'll second the F-803 and add that I got the...

I'll second the F-803 and add that I got the "waxwear" model. It weathers nicely, is certainly very durable and just carries well.

It's subjective but I don't find it looks like a camera bag,...
Forum: Jonathan Eastland author of Leica-M Compendium 01-15-2013
Replies: 79
Views: 14,212
Posted By Colin Corneau
Exactly. Interspersed, of course, with an...

Exactly. Interspersed, of course, with an avalanche of personal snapshots which is more about a person showing off their images than about actually learning something related to the OP.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 01-10-2013
Replies: 23
Views: 1,041
Posted By Colin Corneau
And cue the endless procession of low-res scans...

And cue the endless procession of low-res scans of peoples' snaps...which tells a person nothing about scanning, how to do it, or how film should look.

FWIW, I've also had great luck with Epson's...
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 01-08-2013
Replies: 87
Views: 3,168
Posted By Colin Corneau
I imagine Nikon is also factoring in the next...

I imagine Nikon is also factoring in the next 10-20 years of repairs and servicing, and manufacturing countless parts as well.

I don't agree with the move either, but their perspective is different...
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 01-04-2013
Replies: 29
Views: 1,592
Posted By Colin Corneau
You might as well ask what 'art' is -- just as...

You might as well ask what 'art' is -- just as vague and pointless a process.

Seems like a minimum standard of quality (which, as mentioned, should be there anyway) but it's as much the subject...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 12-30-2012
Replies: 5
Views: 534
Posted By Colin Corneau
Shouldn't be any different. FWIW, I used FP4+...

Shouldn't be any different.

FWIW, I used FP4+ with Rodinal 1:100 for 2 hours -- agitate once at the start, once at midway and then on to stop & fix.

Best of luck
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 12-22-2012
Replies: 54
Views: 2,064
Posted By Colin Corneau
As a diversion, TMY-2 in 120 isn't hard to like!...

As a diversion, TMY-2 in 120 isn't hard to like! It's a terrific film, grain sharpness, you name it.

If you want to compare a bit, try Delta 400. I shot a bit in 120 last spring and it was nice to...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 12-20-2012
Replies: 54
Views: 2,064
Posted By Colin Corneau
I don't find actual Tri-X terribly expensive -...

I don't find actual Tri-X terribly expensive - works out to...what, $2/roll?

This is too bad, but I'm more concerned with Kodak's long term survival in film. I've already been through Arista Legacy...
Forum: Travel 12-17-2012
Replies: 126
Views: 4,823
Posted By Colin Corneau
I've done both, in overseas trips to Asia. Film...

I've done both, in overseas trips to Asia.

Film is less complications.

With digital you need currency converters, storage, backup storage, and of course forget about anything magnetic.

Film -...
Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book 12-14-2012
Replies: 93
Views: 6,561
Posted By Colin Corneau
I think it's fair to say a man of his...

I think it's fair to say a man of his accomplishments didn't *just* take an iPhone to such a remote place that required so much time and effort to see. Going on that assumption, then, this series was...
Forum: Photography General Interest 12-14-2012
Replies: 15
Views: 1,151
Posted By Colin Corneau
These are great documentary photos, and the...

These are great documentary photos, and the stories/background behind them is especially appreciated!
You've got a great little treasure, there. I hope you make some darkroom prints from them.
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 12-06-2012
Replies: 21
Views: 1,102
Posted By Colin Corneau
I wouldn't rule out an Epson, specifically a v700...

I wouldn't rule out an Epson, specifically a v700 (the newer v750 might be too pricy for you, I'm not sure).

I'm always pleased with the quality, sharpness and ease of use. I have Silverfast but...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 11-03-2012
Replies: 51
Views: 3,327
Posted By Colin Corneau
As the OP noted, different strokes for different...

As the OP noted, different strokes for different folks.

Somehow I've managed to make it all these years on a full manual rangefunder, taking incident light readings. On manual focus, no less...to...
Forum: Off Topic 10-20-2012
Replies: 68
Views: 4,572
Posted By Colin Corneau
"Mystery Train" by Jim Jarmusch Steve Buscemi...

"Mystery Train" by Jim Jarmusch

Steve Buscemi (who was in Mystery Train as well, coincidentally) had a film he wrote/directed in the 90's called "Trees Lounge". I can't recall it, although I know I...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 10-20-2012
Replies: 2
Views: 443
Posted By Colin Corneau
45 seconds at 45 degrees?

This interesting approach came up in a recent thread, which mentioned trying for the "Daido Moriyama look".

Issues of technique/appropriation aside, I'm curious to try this...if for no other reason...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 10-12-2012
Replies: 64
Views: 5,583
Posted By Colin Corneau
I was wondering that, myself. Sounds like...

I was wondering that, myself. Sounds like someone's been sniffing the fixer.

Show me one business that hasn't undergone some change in the past decade (heck, five years even).

Ilford for one is in...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 10-11-2012
Replies: 12
Views: 1,291
Posted By Colin Corneau
Looking to get into it myself. Here's an article...

Looking to get into it myself. Here's an article I found to be very helpful:

http://kenshukan.net/john/archives/2011/11/16/a-basic-introduction-into-bulk-loading-35mm-film/
Forum: Fuji X Series 10-11-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 2,243
Posted By Colin Corneau
don't you mean 1300..?

don't you mean 1300..?
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 10-08-2012
Replies: 38
Views: 3,645
Posted By Colin Corneau
Aaaaaaaand....another internet rumour run...

Aaaaaaaand....another internet rumour run wild.

Journalism 101: Check and verify before printing wild speculation.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 10-06-2012
Replies: 15
Views: 1,461
Posted By Colin Corneau
As fine as an M4 is I can't imagine why a body is...

As fine as an M4 is I can't imagine why a body is worth $3000. An M6 is essentially (I'm talking practical purposes, here) an M4 with a meter.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 09-24-2012
Replies: 42
Views: 4,337
Posted By Colin Corneau
Exactly. Rodinal is a great developer but not...

Exactly.

Rodinal is a great developer but not for pushing. I'd also suggest Ilford's DD-X if you prefer that, as it works very well for pushing.

As wonderful as Rodinal is for many things, you...
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 09-22-2012
Replies: 29
Views: 5,381
Posted By Colin Corneau
45 in 45? That's off the hook. I'm a big...

45 in 45? That's off the hook.

I'm a big Rodinal fan, and def want to try this out...1:50?

Got some Ilford Pan 400 this would rock with, since it's already got a pretty distinct grain.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 09-12-2012
Replies: 65
Views: 6,651
Posted By Colin Corneau
Exactly. At the least, they'd be out making...

Exactly.

At the least, they'd be out making images instead of sensationalistic, cheap troll-ish posts.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 09-09-2012
Replies: 205
Views: 13,316
Posted By Colin Corneau
Same reason people 'hold on' to growing gardens,...

Same reason people 'hold on' to growing gardens, walking, listening to radio, cooking for themselves, or painting.
Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book 08-27-2012
Replies: 93
Views: 6,561
Posted By Colin Corneau
It all boils down to like or don't like the...

It all boils down to like or don't like the technique. I use Hipstamatic occasionally and that's the trick - you can't use it for everything or in place of a solid set of skills and having something...
Forum: Photography General Interest 08-27-2012
Replies: 50
Views: 3,507
Posted By Colin Corneau
Reality is often mixed up with cold water....

Reality is often mixed up with cold water. Epson/Cosina had the RD-1, as has been mentioned numerous times and they didn't see fit to keep the line going. What does that tell you?

I know, I...
Forum: Photography General Interest 08-26-2012
Replies: 50
Views: 3,507
Posted By Colin Corneau
Amazing, no one's thought of that before or...

Amazing, no one's thought of that before or attempted it. Only you 'get it'. I guess you know something no one else does, incredibly.
Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book 08-15-2012
Replies: 23
Views: 2,348
Posted By Colin Corneau
I've faced this dilemma many times, when...

I've faced this dilemma many times, when travelling to China and (recently) Nepal.

I'm a die-hard black-and-white fan but on my last trip, to Nepal in April, I took along some Kodak Portra 400.

I...
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