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Forum: RFF Polls 03-06-2013
Replies: 93
Views: 3,284
Posted By dnk512
What I like goes where my wife likes.

What I like goes where my wife likes.
Forum: Nikon RF 11-29-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 610
Posted By dnk512
What Elektrojänis said. Rangefinders have the...

What Elektrojänis said.
Rangefinders have the advantage with short/wide lenses. Once the focal length is long enough to allow space for a flip-mirror, there should not be any optical-design...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 11-21-2012
Replies: 21
Views: 1,571
Posted By dnk512
There are several usually discussed, GAS focused,...

There are several usually discussed, GAS focused, differences between the two DP2M and say rolleiflex. Examples:
Depth of field
Bokeh
Tonality
Sharpness
Contrast
Grain/noise
Even the coating of the...
Forum: Photography General Interest 11-02-2012
Replies: 41
Views: 1,767
Posted By dnk512
Original question was about *manual-focus* on...

Original question was about *manual-focus* on digital.

Yes, lots of very capable AF cameras. But, with manual lenses on a digital body the options go down a bit.

I tried 4/3 E410 with a katz eye...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 11-01-2012
Replies: 64
Views: 2,185
Posted By dnk512
Enough is free, no cost! As are all English...

Enough is free, no cost! As are all English words.

As of last check it is not a copyrighted statement or idea. Did Apple or IBM try to charge you for it?
Forum: RFF Polls 10-09-2012
Replies: 249
Views: 15,000
Posted By dnk512
Not reduce to 'one' format, but reduce the...

Not reduce to 'one' format, but reduce the *multiple* options within each format.
So many cameras, so little time.
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 10-02-2012
Replies: 33
Views: 2,551
Posted By dnk512
One more vote for the Autocord. Most likely the...

One more vote for the Autocord. Most likely the last film camera I will hold on to.

It has the right price. The right film path. Great focusing mechanism (can be operated with one hand). Great...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 09-21-2012
Replies: 111
Views: 9,522
Posted By dnk512
Nothing magic about photography. Many people can...

Nothing magic about photography. Many people can talk, few can give good speeches. Many can write, few are good authors. Many can run, few are Olympians etc etc
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 07-09-2012
Replies: 18
Views: 1,073
Posted By dnk512
No, circular means the *autofocus* will not be...

No, circular means the *autofocus* will not be affected. The meter is affected by the 1.5 f stops.
Forum: Photography General Interest 05-17-2012
Replies: 56
Views: 1,551
Posted By dnk512
I am 108 years old. I lived rice and beans for 13...

I am 108 years old. I lived rice and beans for 13 years and with the remaining of my savings bought the latest $$$ top digital. Had to sell a kidney for the lens. I can say with certainty that I am...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 04-23-2012
Replies: 44
Views: 3,614
Posted By dnk512
Me, too!. Actually all three of them :p I played...

Me, too!. Actually all three of them :p

I played with Rolleiflexes and the E is no bigger that the Autocord. But, I prefer Autocord's bay I tessar, the film path, the focus lever, the lighter weight...
Forum: Sony NEX 04-19-2012
Replies: 31
Views: 2,444
Posted By dnk512
I have changed settings inadvertently, but not...

I have changed settings inadvertently, but not consistently. The more I shoot, the less of those issues.
Forum: Sony NEX 04-16-2012
Replies: 68
Views: 3,464
Posted By dnk512
dito

I agree with what CraigC wrote. Only addition is my hope that the external viewfinder attaches with a different mechanism than the current must-have-great-dexterity screw :(
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-22-2012
Replies: 100
Views: 3,343
Posted By dnk512
(yes I am) :o

(yes I am) :o
Forum: Optics and Lenses - 02-27-2012
Replies: 24
Views: 1,042
Posted By dnk512
It is the ability to zoom-in 100% with the click...

It is the ability to zoom-in 100% with the click of a mouse that made this and other lens aberrations so popular to discuss.

I recall slides that I adored until I had them greatly enlarged and then...
Forum: Other CSC Cameras 02-01-2012
Replies: 241
Views: 18,436
Posted By dnk512
Nikon and Pentax have been major disappointments...

Nikon and Pentax have been major disappointments with their mirror-less multi-lens designs (speaking for my taste of course).

Frankly I no longer think that an optical viewfinder is a must. An...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 01-23-2012
Replies: 22
Views: 1,091
Posted By dnk512
Good one Dan!!!

Good one Dan!!!
Forum: Fixed Lens RF 12-07-2011
Replies: 16
Views: 1,200
Posted By dnk512
You should be able to adapt it to any...

You should be able to adapt it to any rangefinder:
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/speciallenses/6mmfish.htm
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 12-06-2011
Replies: 102
Views: 6,434
Posted By dnk512
Funny! And good luck with this one... not all...

Funny! And good luck with this one... not all images work well with everything in focus. Several examples already posted here. But, APAB is a funny one!
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 12-06-2011
Replies: 102
Views: 6,434
Posted By dnk512
hmm.... I go with the mashed potatoes and gravy....

hmm.... I go with the mashed potatoes and gravy. One needs both to be good for a successful meal. Each can be evaluated on its own merit, and one can have several successful flavors, but only when...
Forum: 120 RF's 10-20-2011
Replies: 30
Views: 4,191
Posted By dnk512
+1 for what kuzano said.

+1 for what kuzano said.
Forum: Optics and Lenses - 10-03-2011
Replies: 27
Views: 1,677
Posted By dnk512
Like exposure you want to be close to perfect at...

Like exposure you want to be close to perfect at the time you shoot. Yes, you can adjust later, but you are limiting your self if you start at the end of a range of values.
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 10-03-2011
Replies: 47
Views: 4,846
Posted By dnk512
It is hard for me to photograph aging members of...

It is hard for me to photograph aging members of my life. Friends, family, pets. I like to remember them the way I knew them as I was growing up. So, I remind my self that my pictures today will...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 09-23-2011
Replies: 96
Views: 5,344
Posted By dnk512
You are not alone. I avoid all extended repair...

You are not alone. I avoid all extended repair warranties. I have had horrible experience in general. For example, my expensive mp3 player that was repaired in less that a week, but shipping back to...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 08-04-2011
Replies: 41
Views: 3,086
Posted By dnk512
Rover, how did you become a "dad with a camera"...

Rover, how did you become a "dad with a camera" with that advice of yours?
Forum: Peter Dechert -- Photographic Equipment Historian 08-03-2011
Replies: 4
Views: 1,466
Posted By dnk512
Yes, both my Konica III (different shutter) are...

Yes, both my Konica III (different shutter) are spring assisted returning the shutter/wind lever.
Forum: Sony NEX 08-02-2011
Replies: 237
Views: 25,412
Posted By dnk512
I like very much the Nex bodies. I can dislike...

I like very much the Nex bodies. I can dislike Sony as a company like the next average guy, but I do appreciate their photographic equipment. The Nex line of bodies stands very high on my list and I...
Forum: Fixed Lens RF 07-11-2011
Replies: 10
Views: 2,486
Posted By dnk512
Thank you for sharing! Mine is working fine, but...

Thank you for sharing! Mine is working fine, but good info to have!
Forum: RFF Polls 06-29-2011
Replies: 102
Views: 11,970
Posted By dnk512
Voted 1/8. At slow speeds it matters more what...

Voted 1/8. At slow speeds it matters more what your subject is doing (than how steady you are).
If subject is not moving, you will be able to control your posture/stance/breathing etc, too. I found...
Forum: RFF Polls 06-08-2011
Replies: 91
Views: 4,301
Posted By dnk512
The double exposure prevention mechanism on both...

The double exposure prevention mechanism on both Perkeo and Iskra has not been kind to me.
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 05-22-2011
Replies: 11
Views: 1,359
Posted By dnk512
The performance difference between yashinon,...

The performance difference between yashinon, rokkor and (dare I say) planar/xenotar is minimal. Yes, there is a different 'look', but all those are very successful performers (condition matters). You...
Forum: Photography General Interest 11-26-2010
Replies: 29
Views: 1,631
Posted By dnk512
...when it is of any concern. Out of focus...

...when it is of any concern.

Out of focus elements add to the perception of depth in an image. The rendering of such elements should enhance/support the elements in focus. Bokeh should not 'pull'...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 09-14-2010
Replies: 52
Views: 4,874
Posted By dnk512
Maybe it is the country I am in, maybe the town,...

Maybe it is the country I am in, maybe the town, maybe I am getting too old and not enjoying the attention no more. But, I never took out my TLR and not get looks and/or questions/comments (98%...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 09-11-2010
Replies: 52
Views: 4,874
Posted By dnk512
Me, too! Carry my Autocord more than any other...

Me, too! Carry my Autocord more than any other camera. Wonderful results and a joy to use. Sadly, now days, it attracts too much attention, so I avoid using it with crowds.
Forum: Fixed Lens RF 09-06-2010
Replies: 46
Views: 8,220
Posted By dnk512
Parallax correction or not you will get this...

Parallax correction or not you will get this 'shift' (near-far miss-alignment) with all rangefinders. Frankly, for this particular type of error, it is easier to manually account for with a...
Forum: RFF Polls 08-24-2010
Replies: 233
Views: 14,138
Posted By dnk512
Overated or underated is a function of one's...

Overated or underated is a function of one's perception vs the perceptions of others. Given the numbers of this poll (about even), my perception is in accord with the average. So, no it is not...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 07-13-2010
Replies: 47
Views: 4,804
Posted By dnk512
Minolta Autocord here, too I found the...

Minolta Autocord here, too

I found the Rolleiflex planar/xenotar to have better build, but the Autocord is a better design AND I like its lens rendering better. Its low cost allows me to have...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 05-21-2010
Replies: 6
Views: 1,169
Posted By dnk512
Paul Ebel should be your first choice.

Paul Ebel should be your first choice.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 05-17-2010
Replies: 80
Views: 4,679
Posted By dnk512
When the smoke clears and all the bells and...

When the smoke clears and all the bells and whistles become a distraction, an OM1/FMx is all that you need.
Forum: Sony NEX 05-13-2010
Replies: 271
Views: 27,069
Posted By dnk512
If you make $$$ from my idea, I want 'honorary'...

If you make $$$ from my idea, I want 'honorary' mention :-)
Forum: Sony NEX 05-13-2010
Replies: 271
Views: 27,069
Posted By dnk512
This camera is so thin that it should be possible...

This camera is so thin that it should be possible to design an adapter for film-rangefinder-lenses and integrate a true prism rangefinder that sits on the top of the camera. Integrate it so the use...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 05-09-2010
Replies: 16
Views: 1,719
Posted By dnk512
My only and big gripe about LX3 (and all fixed...

My only and big gripe about LX3 (and all fixed lens digital) is dirt on the lens and inability to clean it. Had to send mine for sensor cleaning (within warranty). 3 weeks no camera == not...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 05-03-2010
Replies: 21
Views: 935
Posted By dnk512
Do not worry. You exposed for the deep shadows....

Do not worry. You exposed for the deep shadows. That is not bad. Develop for your highlights. For the numbers you gave, I would use about 60% of the normal development time. Perhaps others here can...
Forum: Other RF 04-26-2010
Replies: 12
Views: 1,872
Posted By dnk512
Is it big or small?

Is it big or small?
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 03-08-2010
Replies: 30
Views: 2,509
Posted By dnk512
I gave my LX3 away because of what PatrickT said....

I gave my LX3 away because of what PatrickT said. Can not explain why. I do not have the same problem with my DSLR.
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 02-28-2010
Replies: 31
Views: 3,564
Posted By dnk512
Perhaps you need to refresh your browser... the...

Perhaps you need to refresh your browser... the purchase link put me in this page:
https://www.hamrick.com/reg.html
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 02-26-2010
Replies: 23
Views: 1,795
Posted By dnk512
Check the focus... shoot a ruler at an...

Check the focus... shoot a ruler at an angle.
Film flatness may be an issue, or if someone took the lens apart (cleaning?)

My Autocord's rokkor may lack my 80mm Zeiss contrast, but is as sharp as...
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 01-29-2010
Replies: 52
Views: 2,320
Posted By dnk512
Negative, where did you learn the technique to...

Negative, where did you learn the technique to load the film on the metal reels? There are lots of tips online. The biggest impact on my results was to keep the film bend (curved) along its long axis...
Forum: Argus RF 01-06-2010
Replies: 22
Views: 4,112
Posted By dnk512
http://www.fredparker.com/ultexp1.htm

http://www.fredparker.com/ultexp1.htm
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 01-04-2010
Replies: 25
Views: 3,258
Posted By dnk512
The 'missed expression' because of the...

The 'missed expression' because of the millisecond lag has a compensating technological fix. There are cameras that not only record 60 frames per second, but can save frames prior to you pressing the...
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