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Forum: Photography General Interest 02-20-2013
Replies: 23
Views: 620
Posted By vrgard
Sorry to hear of your scare and glad to hear...

Sorry to hear of your scare and glad to hear you're back out there shooting!

-Randy
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 01-19-2013
Replies: 30
Views: 1,476
Posted By vrgard
I can second this recommendation since I also...

I can second this recommendation since I also like to carry my iPad.

-Randy
Forum: RFF Photo Projects 12-16-2012
Replies: 150
Views: 6,182
Posted By vrgard
Sorry I can't participate this time. I'm...

Sorry I can't participate this time. I'm immobilized by a messed up knee and am now scheduled for surgery on Wednesday. But I'm looking forward to seeing everyone else's efforts.

-Randy
Forum: CSC : Compact System Cameras - 12-09-2012
Replies: 24
Views: 3,452
Posted By vrgard
It sure does. For whatever it's worth to others,...

It sure does. For whatever it's worth to others, I haved used that same combination and it worked very well.

-Randy
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 11-04-2012
Replies: 303
Views: 53,546
Posted By vrgard
Still using mine daily. -Randy

Still using mine daily.

-Randy
Forum: Travel 10-14-2012
Replies: 66
Views: 5,045
Posted By vrgard
What an excellent travelogue Filmfan. Really...

What an excellent travelogue Filmfan. Really looking forward to seeing your pictures from this trip.

-Randy
Forum: Photography General Interest 09-24-2012
Replies: 47
Views: 3,148
Posted By vrgard
Another vote for the Olympus OM-D E-M5 &...

Another vote for the Olympus OM-D E-M5 & Panasonic Leica Summilux 25/1.4 (50 mm equivalent) combo.

-Randy
Forum: Other CSC Cameras 09-10-2012
Replies: 16
Views: 1,660
Posted By vrgard
Hey Kent, the postings I've seen do show a black...

Hey Kent, the postings I've seen do show a black model in addition to the red and silver models. And I agree that the new longer zoom looks like great fun with that little camera. Nice to see...
Forum: Photography General Interest 09-07-2012
Replies: 6
Views: 408
Posted By vrgard
Glad to hear the CL is working well. And nice...

Glad to hear the CL is working well. And nice shot Godfrey.

-Randy
(another SF Bay Area resident)
Forum: RFF Photo Projects 09-05-2012
Replies: 28
Views: 1,959
Posted By vrgard
Kudos to Kent, Joe and Richard!

Kudos to Kent, Joe and Richard!
Forum: RFF Photo Projects 09-02-2012
Replies: 14
Views: 1,301
Posted By vrgard
Alkis, I just wanted to thank you for taking the...

Alkis, I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to walk us through your shooting day and corresponding thought process. I, for one, found it very interesting.

-Randy
Forum: RFF Photo Projects 09-01-2012
Replies: 14
Views: 1,301
Posted By vrgard
Great idea Kent. Here's one I considered...

Great idea Kent. Here's one I considered submitting. I call it "Back to School."

-Randy

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Forum: Philosophy of Photography 08-31-2012
Replies: 23
Views: 1,242
Posted By vrgard
I do not like it. -Sam I Am

I do not like it.

-Sam I Am
Forum: RFF Photo Projects 08-31-2012
Replies: 28
Views: 1,959
Posted By vrgard
Kudos all around and thanks again Kent! -Randy

Kudos all around and thanks again Kent!

-Randy
Forum: Canon RF 08-30-2012
Replies: 7
Views: 1,101
Posted By vrgard
M3 & Elmar 50 is a great combination. Enjoy!

M3 & Elmar 50 is a great combination. Enjoy!
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 08-30-2012
Replies: 436
Sticky: OMD-EM5 Pics
Views: 62,449
Posted By vrgard
Looking forward to seeing examples of what you...

Looking forward to seeing examples of what you get with it. And I'm confident you'll be as happy with yours as I am with mine.

-Randy
Forum: Bill Pierce - Leica M photog and author 08-28-2012
Replies: 97
Views: 6,947
Posted By vrgard
Wish I had enough experience to add to this...

Wish I had enough experience to add to this discussion. But since I don't, like others, I look forward to learning from whatever gets shared in this thread.

Thanks,
Randy
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 08-24-2012
Replies: 10
Views: 1,210
Posted By vrgard
Jamie, I noticed that if you go to the bottom of...

Jamie, I noticed that if you go to the bottom of the page it says there that by going to the artist's website (also linked to there) you can order signed copies.

-Randy
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 08-23-2012
Replies: 16
Views: 2,347
Posted By vrgard
On mine, if I first press "info" and then press...

On mine, if I first press "info" and then press "ok" it stays on for about 12 seconds or so.

I presume the reason it turns back off is so that if it is accidentally pressed it doesn't just run the...
Forum: RFF Photo Projects 08-23-2012
Replies: 57
Views: 5,677
Posted By vrgard
1) Constructivism 2) In Gorky Park 3) The...

1) Constructivism

2) In Gorky Park

3) The Pigeon is Watching


Good job to all the photographers who submitted images for this and thanks to Kent for all his efforts to make it happen.

-Randy
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 08-22-2012
Replies: 33
Views: 5,217
Posted By vrgard
Nice to see others chiming in here. And as...

Nice to see others chiming in here. And as should be expected, we have some similiarities and some differences of opinion (a normal and good thing, in my opinion). Hopefully this is helpful to you...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 08-22-2012
Replies: 33
Views: 5,217
Posted By vrgard
Hmmm, I expected more responses to Dan's inquiry....

Hmmm, I expected more responses to Dan's inquiry. I realize that this is rangefinderforum and the Oly is not a rangefinder but there are a few Oly owners that hang out on this site. Keith, Sug,...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 08-21-2012
Replies: 33
Views: 5,217
Posted By vrgard
Dan, I recently made the same decision you've...

Dan, I recently made the same decision you've made (to get the E-M5) and am very happy with the decision. Despite not being a fan of zoom lenses, I bought the kit with the 12-50 zoom lens as that...
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 08-20-2012
Replies: 23
Views: 2,447
Posted By vrgard
Just wanted to say thank you, Gary, for providing...

Just wanted to say thank you, Gary, for providing all the additional information.

-Randy
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 08-20-2012
Replies: 23
Views: 2,447
Posted By vrgard
Gary, I understand from your post that you have...

Gary, I understand from your post that you have the small Snoop insert. But what size Timbuk2 bag are you showing with it in those pictures?

Thanks,
Randy
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 08-20-2012
Replies: 22
Views: 2,747
Posted By vrgard
Without getting into the digital vs. film debate,...

Without getting into the digital vs. film debate, these are very good. Thanks for sharing them as well as your settings to achieve these results.

-Randy
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 08-15-2012
Replies: 7
Views: 904
Posted By vrgard
Bare Bones Bag Evolution.

Bare Bones Bag Evolution.
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 08-15-2012
Replies: 5
Views: 897
Posted By vrgard
Simply as another data point, I have the...

Simply as another data point, I have the Panasonic mft to Leica M adapter that I use with my Olympus OM-D E-M5 and it is well made and works beautifully.

-Randy
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 08-12-2012
Replies: 25
Views: 1,630
Posted By vrgard
Sorry to keep popping into this thread, but I...

Sorry to keep popping into this thread, but I just recalled shooting at another memorial service a few years ago. The service was for the mother of a very good friend of mine who had lived a long...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 08-12-2012
Replies: 25
Views: 1,630
Posted By vrgard
Thanks for mentioning this, nikon_sam, since that...

Thanks for mentioning this, nikon_sam, since that also a part of my father-in-law's services. Very moving.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 08-12-2012
Replies: 25
Views: 1,630
Posted By vrgard
I took some shots at my father-in-law's funeral...

I took some shots at my father-in-law's funeral about 5 years ago. My motivation was the same as others above have already stated (some recording of the event, some folks might not be around in a...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 08-11-2012
Replies: 29
Views: 1,494
Posted By vrgard
Go for it Joe. I always admired Roland's...

Go for it Joe. I always admired Roland's (ferider) white cobra snakeskin camera. Made me think of something Elvis would shoot with while performing in Las Vegas. Which is kinda funny if you know...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 08-10-2012
Replies: 15
Views: 3,049
Posted By vrgard
Never having tried the Nex7 I cannot contribute...

Never having tried the Nex7 I cannot contribute to the comparison discussion. However, I can say that I am very happily enjoying the evf of the OM-D E-M5. I don't feel any loss versus an SLR...
Forum: Fuji X-Pro1 / X-E1 08-09-2012
Replies: 7
Views: 1,326
Posted By vrgard
I would say you're doing pretty darn well with...

I would say you're doing pretty darn well with that J-3 lens!

-Randy
Forum: Fuji X-Pro1 / X-E1 08-07-2012
Replies: 3
Views: 768
Posted By vrgard
Thanks for posting that. Caused me to search the...

Thanks for posting that. Caused me to search the app store for a similar app for the Olympus OM-D E-M5 and found one!
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 08-06-2012
Replies: 3
Views: 714
Posted By vrgard
A pointed example that is heads above the other...

A pointed example that is heads above the other...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 08-06-2012
Replies: 23
Views: 2,671
Posted By vrgard
I understand what you're saying and, no, I do not...

I understand what you're saying and, no, I do not believe I am using rangefinder logic. Just because the displayed image appears to be in focus does not prevent the adapted lens from wobbling at the...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 08-06-2012
Replies: 23
Views: 2,671
Posted By vrgard
I haven't compared the different brands and have...

I haven't compared the different brands and have read others' postings about it not mattering much. However, I did get one of the more expensive options (the Panasonic branded one) and am very happy...
Forum: Hardware / Computers / Drives / etc 08-05-2012
Replies: 44
Views: 3,541
Posted By vrgard
Rogier, I assume what you're saying is buy it...

Rogier, I assume what you're saying is buy it with the largest amount of system memory and smallest amount of SSD storage then upgrade the SSD later when it comes down in price. Did I understand you...
Forum: Sony NEX 07-31-2012
Replies: 33
Views: 3,729
Posted By vrgard
Beautiful shot segedi! -Randy

Beautiful shot segedi!

-Randy
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 07-30-2012
Replies: 5
Views: 766
Posted By vrgard
The evf image is boosted in low light, as...

The evf image is boosted in low light, as typically occurs indoors. By contrast (sorry, bad pun) when shooting outdoors in bright light, there is no need for the evf image to be boosted and as a...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 07-30-2012
Replies: 9
Views: 1,224
Posted By vrgard
My copy of the Summaron flared until I had Sherry...

My copy of the Summaron flared until I had Sherry Krauter clean it. The flare was not anything inherent in the lens and was gone after the cleaning.

-Randy
Forum: X100 Images 07-29-2012
Replies: 2
Views: 669
Posted By vrgard
Love it! (not surprising if you look left at my...

Love it! (not surprising if you look left at my avatar)

-Randy
Forum: Movies / Cameras in the Movies / TV / Media 07-28-2012
Replies: 38
Views: 2,157
Posted By vrgard
I have no better suggestions than those already...

I have no better suggestions than those already made by others. But reading this thread reminded me of one the reasons why I like this forum so much. Photos? Cameras? Lenses? Sure, but also a...
Forum: Travel 07-26-2012
Replies: 67
Views: 3,338
Posted By vrgard
Sounds like an amazing adventure. Here's wishing...

Sounds like an amazing adventure. Here's wishing you the best with it, Dave. And particularly since I was born in that part of the country, I truly look forward to seeing what you produce.

-Randy
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 07-26-2012
Replies: 12
Views: 1,495
Posted By vrgard
Efix, I understand that you already have a 12mm...

Efix, I understand that you already have a 12mm lens. Still, if for no other reason than size/pocketability, I would consider getting the Panasonic 14mm pancake lens to complement your PL 25. A...
Forum: Canon RF 07-25-2012
Replies: 57
Views: 6,361
Posted By vrgard
I had the same thought as you, Raid, since my two...

I had the same thought as you, Raid, since my two copies (don't ask) of the Canon 28/3.5 are both good.

-Randy
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 07-21-2012
Replies: 6
Views: 799
Posted By vrgard
Yeah, but an M5 is rather difficult to mount on a...

Yeah, but an M5 is rather difficult to mount on a Pentax Q which is, I believe, Kent's planned use for a 50 finder. But as a result of your posting I now have an odd image in my mind of the M5...
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 07-20-2012
Replies: 6
Views: 799
Posted By vrgard
Hey Kent, I was just thinking that maybe a VC...

Hey Kent, I was just thinking that maybe a VC 28/35 minifinder might work if you were to use the whole finder rather than the framelines. I'm guessing that it still wouldn't quite show a full 50mm...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 07-17-2012
Replies: 32
Views: 5,566
Posted By vrgard
I'm sure you'll love it as much as I do mine. ...

I'm sure you'll love it as much as I do mine. Looking forward to seeing your pictures taken with it.

-Randy
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