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Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 3 Days Ago
Replies: 1,145
Views: 78,089
Posted By bob338
M9 with a 75mm Summicron....

M9 with a 75mm Summicron.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7291/8739583093_d97bc060d0_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8265570@N04/8739583093/)
L1051154...
Forum: RFF News 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 72
Views: 1,681
Posted By bob338
I second this, big time.

I second this, big time.
Forum: Photography General Interest 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 2,830
Views: 158,948
Posted By bob338
Leica 75mm Summicron Leica 18mm Super...

Leica 75mm Summicron
Leica 18mm Super Elmar
Leica 28mm Elmarit V2
Leica 1.4 Magnifier
Lots of filters
And a bunch of Ninjago books for my boy.

Good month, I guess!
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-12-2013
Replies: 20
Views: 652
Posted By bob338
Pre-ASPH Summilux, too.

Pre-ASPH Summilux, too.
Forum: RFF News 04-06-2013
Replies: 123
Views: 4,514
Posted By bob338
I wish I was smart enough to be on the Grammar...

I wish I was smart enough to be on the Grammar Squad!
Forum: RFF News 04-06-2013
Replies: 123
Views: 4,514
Posted By bob338
I can't help but wonder if you're baiting someone...

I can't help but wonder if you're baiting someone into correcting your spelling of grammar?
Forum: Making Photo Bucks $$$ 04-02-2013
Replies: 43
Views: 1,569
Posted By bob338
I'm not an art dealer, I own a frame shop.

I'm not an art dealer, I own a frame shop.
Forum: Making Photo Bucks $$$ 04-02-2013
Replies: 43
Views: 1,569
Posted By bob338
Artists do this all the time. I think it's pretty...

Artists do this all the time. I think it's pretty sleazy, and it lowers my opinion when I see it.
My opinion of Eggleston and his cash-grabbing son(my opinion!)is not good.
I used to be a fan...
Forum: Making Photo Bucks $$$ 04-02-2013
Replies: 43
Views: 1,569
Posted By bob338
I think it's pretty slimy for Eggleston(and...

I think it's pretty slimy for Eggleston(and thousands of other artists) to do this, but it happens all the time in the art world.
If you say you're going to limit the edition to 125 prints, then it...
Forum: Photography General Interest 03-28-2013
Replies: 62
Views: 2,032
Posted By bob338
I would kill for overhead at my store to be 11%...

I would kill for overhead at my store to be 11% like on ebay!
My monthly costs are typically 50-60% of my gross, and that's before paying myself.
Ebay has a lot of things wrong with it, but it is...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-28-2013
Replies: 12
Views: 632
Posted By bob338
Man, I really regret passing on one from a friend...

Man, I really regret passing on one from a friend last year at $6k...
He ended up listing it on Pnet and sold it in less than 5 minutes!
Forum: Photography General Interest 03-27-2013
Replies: 62
Views: 2,032
Posted By bob338
I think this sums up married life pretty well....

I think this sums up married life pretty well.

My wife doesn't give a thought to anything I buy until I spend Family Money!
Forum: Photography General Interest 03-27-2013
Replies: 62
Views: 2,032
Posted By bob338
Strategy? I own a store, where I receive boxes...

Strategy? I own a store, where I receive boxes daily that are stuffed with styrofoam packing materials and bubblewrap, so I save the packing and boxes for shipping. I have USPS, UPS and Fedex...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-25-2013
Replies: 33
Views: 865
Posted By bob338
I just looked up our policy and I pay about $900...

I just looked up our policy and I pay about $900 per year for $85k in replacement coverage. So, I guess 1-2% seems to be the norm.
My policy does not have depreciation, but full stated value...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-25-2013
Replies: 19
Views: 920
Posted By bob338
The Summarit is very small and light. You can...

The Summarit is very small and light. You can probably pick up a used one for around $1k, Summicrons are around $1500, I think.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-25-2013
Replies: 19
Views: 920
Posted By bob338
I actually own Kevin's(KZPHOTO) lens that he...

I actually own Kevin's(KZPHOTO) lens that he mentions above.
I traded it against another lens with Kevin and we eventually traded back.
I don't want to like it, I've tried to be done with it, but I...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-23-2013
Replies: 1,145
Views: 78,089
Posted By bob338
M9 + 50MM ASPH...

M9 + 50MM ASPH Summilux

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8098/8584735656_4fb79f910a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8265570@N04/8584735656/)
L1050143...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 03-17-2013
Replies: 11
Views: 453
Posted By bob338
I have a personal items policy with my homeowners...

I have a personal items policy with my homeowners insurance policy. I have no deductible, and they cover price increases if something is not available anymore, i.e. M instead of replacement M9.
The...
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 03-05-2013
Replies: 10
Views: 336
Posted By bob338
I have been using one for the last year or two,...

I have been using one for the last year or two, but I am migrating to a Timbuk2 Snoop X-small bag this week. The Billingham is perfect for an M body with lens, an extra lens and the front pocket...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 02-02-2013
Replies: 1,145
Views: 78,089
Posted By bob338
M9, Pre-ASPH 50mm...

M9, Pre-ASPH 50mm Summilux

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8055/8439307383_907fc68ed2_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8265570@N04/8439307383/)
L1049669...
Forum: Travel 01-28-2013
Replies: 41
Views: 961
Posted By bob338
That sucks. I was used to getting that treatment...

That sucks. I was used to getting that treatment growing up in Chicago, but I've never had a problem with the cops in San Francisco. I still don't like cops, but they've never harassed me in the 17...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 01-28-2013
Replies: 5,601
Views: 306,749
Posted By bob338
50mm Summilux ASPH should be in the mail to me...

50mm Summilux ASPH should be in the mail to me today from Spain!
Can't wait...
Forum: Travel 01-28-2013
Replies: 41
Views: 961
Posted By bob338
Seriuosly? The biggest danger in the Tenderloin...

Seriuosly? The biggest danger in the Tenderloin and around 16th Street is the gangbangers, crackheads, and tweakers. The cops in the Mission and Tenderloin are too lazy and useless to pose a threat...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 01-25-2013
Replies: 1,145
Views: 78,089
Posted By bob338
Iphone. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8071/8415107...

Iphone.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8071/8415107935_827912226c_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8265570@N04/8415107935/)
IMG_1722-1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8265570@N04/8415107935/) by...
Forum: Photo Software 01-25-2013
Replies: 10
Views: 348
Posted By bob338
Thanks, Joe!

Thanks, Joe!
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 01-13-2013
Replies: 1,145
Views: 78,089
Posted By bob338
M9 with an LTM Summarit @...

M9 with an LTM Summarit @ f1.5.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8354/8378785207_af7fd5a1c6_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8265570@N04/8378785207/)
L1049224...
Forum: RFF Photo Projects 01-12-2013
Replies: 88
Views: 3,748
Posted By bob338
1. Wine Glass 2. Urban Tour 3. Indecisive...

1. Wine Glass
2. Urban Tour
3. Indecisive moment
Strong runner up: Man Centered Square Triangles
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 01-03-2013
Replies: 1,145
Views: 78,089
Posted By bob338
M9 with a Pre-ASPH 28mm Elmarit. My wife took...

M9 with a Pre-ASPH 28mm Elmarit.
My wife took this picture of me and our kids at Muir Beach on New Years Day.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8217/8344137181_7d6a166122_z.jpg...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 12-20-2012
Replies: 29
Views: 1,351
Posted By bob338
Actually, ebay has gotten worse. Their customer...

Actually, ebay has gotten worse. Their customer service and their willingness/ability to deal with problem sellers is much worse than it was years ago.
No one is saying ebay was ever a perfect,...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 12-18-2012
Replies: 29
Views: 1,351
Posted By bob338
I agree that it's not ebay, it's the sellers, but...

I agree that it's not ebay, it's the sellers, but ebay has been less responsive to problems lately.
There was a pre-inspection done on the car. I foolishly trusted that they did a decent inspection,...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 12-18-2012
Replies: 29
Views: 1,351
Posted By bob338
Ebay is really starting to suck. The sellers are...

Ebay is really starting to suck. The sellers are getting more desperate and ruthless. In the last few weeks I have bought 2 Lego Brickmaster books for my son, and a car for my wife.

The Legos were...
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 12-13-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 1,047
Posted By bob338
That's a lot of money! I bought my CPP-2 w/lift...

That's a lot of money! I bought my CPP-2 w/lift for $50 on Craigslist, and my neighbor gave me an ATL-1000 for free!
I'm very happy to see they're making 1000ml bottles again, and a few of the...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 12-09-2012
Replies: 56
Views: 2,319
Posted By bob338
Everything on the internet is true?? Isn't the...

Everything on the internet is true??

Isn't the sensor in the(currently in production) ME the same one in the M9? Aren't people buying those right now?
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 12-08-2012
Replies: 56
Views: 2,319
Posted By bob338
Where did you hear that there was a shortage of...

Where did you hear that there was a shortage of sensors for either camera? There is no more supply of LCD screens for the M8, but I haven't heard of any other parts being unattainable.

Please...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 12-05-2012
Replies: 4
Views: 559
Posted By bob338
Note to self: Get a Noctilux.

Note to self: Get a Noctilux.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 12-04-2012
Replies: 8
Views: 551
Posted By bob338
cold. and pretty.

cold.

and pretty.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 12-03-2012
Replies: 29
Views: 2,135
Posted By bob338
This is from my M9 with a Pre-ASPH 50mm Summilux...

This is from my M9 with a Pre-ASPH 50mm Summilux at f1.4, ISO 2500 at 1/125th in the dark. I opened the exposure a little(1.13) bit in LR, de-saturated(-.13) and used Auto WB.
Not the best picture...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 11-28-2012
Replies: 33
Views: 1,664
Posted By bob338
This is stolen, non-existent, or you're gonna get...

This is stolen, non-existent, or you're gonna get the crap beaten out of you for the money in your pocket.

Stay away.
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 11-28-2012
Replies: 45
Views: 2,016
Posted By bob338
I have the same version of this lens. Mine...

I have the same version of this lens. Mine back-focuses a bit, but you can get a general idea of what it does from this (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8265570@N04/6919943164/in/photostream) lens test...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 11-23-2012
Replies: 364
Views: 24,505
Posted By bob338
I have a Hexar HX-18W flash, like new in the box....

I have a Hexar HX-18W flash, like new in the box.

I'll send it anywhere you want provided you pay the shipping...

***Hexar flash is on its way to Johan.***
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 11-22-2012
Replies: 10
Views: 553
Posted By bob338
Why not try KEH?

Why not try KEH?
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 11-22-2012
Replies: 10
Views: 553
Posted By bob338
When I think of Breguet Cameras, I think of a...

When I think of Breguet Cameras, I think of a very specific part of my anatomy. I am not fond of them, and I would never send them anything.
I would worry that they will call you and offer you a lot...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 11-16-2012
Replies: 79
Views: 3,358
Posted By bob338
Did they interview Lou? I highly doubt it, but...

Did they interview Lou? I highly doubt it, but they have a bunch of quotes from him in the book.
I don't have the book in front of me, so I can't tell you the number, but they credit the original...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 11-16-2012
Replies: 79
Views: 3,358
Posted By bob338
Be careful what you believe in that book. The...

Be careful what you believe in that book. The 'writers' just pulled quotes from 30 years of magazine interviews and assembled them into the history that they wanted to create. They totally ignored...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 11-14-2012
Replies: 79
Views: 3,358
Posted By bob338
I remember him bragging in some interview last...

I remember him bragging in some interview last year about buying a new Leica that cost $20k just for the body.
He's obviously a rangefinder guy, but the interview sounded like he had gone to the...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 11-14-2012
Replies: 79
Views: 3,358
Posted By bob338
I think you're right, I'm pretty sure he's using...

I think you're right, I'm pretty sure he's using an S2.
Forum: Digital Printers / Inks / Papers etc 11-14-2012
Replies: 6
Views: 419
Posted By bob338
I would look for a 24" Epson 7800. They can be...

I would look for a 24" Epson 7800. They can be found for under $1k. It's bigger than what you have now but you can print exhibition quality. My 9800(44"vs24") has been super reliable and it's about 6...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 11-12-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 774
Posted By bob338
PS--I've had a few Leica 35s: the f3.5 and f2.8...

PS--I've had a few Leica 35s: the f3.5 and f2.8 Summarons, V1 Summicron, V1 Summilux and an ASPH Summicron.

I did not like the f3.5 at all; low contrast, not too sharp, and slow. Decent for b/w,...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 11-12-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 774
Posted By bob338
I did a quick lens test a few months ago and my...

I did a quick lens test a few months ago and my 2.8 Summaron and V1 Summicron were part of it.
If you click this picture, there are a lot more in my...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 11-12-2012
Replies: 1,145
Views: 78,089
Posted By bob338
M9 V1 Summicron...

M9
V1 Summicron 35mm
Audrey
SFMOMA

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8350/8177769393_a020491b7d_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8265570@N04/8177769393/)
L1048283.jpg...
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