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Forum: Philosophy of Photography 12-12-2011
Replies: 111
Views: 5,268
Posted By Brian Sweeney
I always told my Dad that HAL and I would be best...

I always told my Dad that HAL and I would be best friends. HAL was misunderstood.

32 years ago, I "Telecommuted to work" over the Internet to connect to an $8M Supercomputer when going to...
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 12-12-2011
Replies: 2
Views: 539
Posted By Brian Sweeney
I'm not in favor of it, and an optical compromise...

I'm not in favor of it, and an optical compromise is made for the lens to be front-cell focus. In practice, with lenses of moderate aperture- I doubt anyone would notice a difference.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 12-11-2011
Replies: 27
Views: 2,317
Posted By Brian Sweeney
You used them on the M8, and the M9 has the...

You used them on the M8, and the M9 has the filter over the sensor. Otherwise the world would look like this:

http://www.ziforums.com/picture.php?albumid=202&pictureid=1945
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 12-11-2011
Replies: 111
Views: 5,268
Posted By Brian Sweeney
Just click on Profile, and "find threads by...

Just click on Profile, and "find threads by user". Two Minutes.

I never associated my camera thing with "objectophilia", still don't.

I believe that your explanation of your own behavior is good,...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 12-11-2011
Replies: 27
Views: 2,317
Posted By Brian Sweeney
If you do not notice the images being better,...

If you do not notice the images being better, keep the filter on the lens.

I have a number of Leica, B&W, Schneider, and Nikon multicoated filters. They are all high quality. The only time to remove...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 12-11-2011
Replies: 111
Views: 5,268
Posted By Brian Sweeney
I am the ghost of cameras past.

I am the ghost of cameras past.
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 12-11-2011
Replies: 111
Views: 5,268
Posted By Brian Sweeney
I loved the Burt Reynolds/Dom Deloise movie "The...

I loved the Burt Reynolds/Dom Deloise movie "The End". So did my Dad.

I remember when I was 11, and someone called the house on a Sunday evening and asked for my Dad. Found out later from Dad that...
Forum: Off Topic 12-11-2011
Replies: 50
Views: 2,344
Posted By Brian Sweeney
Because it does the job quite efficiently, and...

Because it does the job quite efficiently, and leaves more money for lenses.

and with this, Off-Topic as this is thread is ore about religion than requirements.
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 12-11-2011
Replies: 111
Views: 5,268
Posted By Brian Sweeney
Nick. Listen to your Id. The Id knows. And as...

Nick.

Listen to your Id.

The Id knows.

And as you approach 50, let's look back on a life of loving cameras.
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 12-11-2011
Replies: 111
Views: 5,268
Posted By Brian Sweeney
Over 30 years ago, my Dad identified my collector...

Over 30 years ago, my Dad identified my collector traits as being "obsessive compulsive, probably due to be potty trained too early". And he was a PhD clinical Psychologist, specializing in suicide...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 12-11-2011
Replies: 15
Views: 2,096
Posted By Brian Sweeney
The pictures of marines are from the Museum of...

The pictures of marines are from the Museum of the Marine, at Quantico. The mannequins are based on some of the volunteers that serve as guides at the museum, taken from their time in the service.
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 12-11-2011
Replies: 111
Views: 5,268
Posted By Brian Sweeney
Nick, denial and projection of your own faults...

Nick, denial and projection of your own faults onto others.

Clear and Simple, no objections necessary.

Just embrace the truth.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 12-11-2011
Replies: 15
Views: 2,096
Posted By Brian Sweeney
Nokton 50/1.1, wide-open on the...

Nokton 50/1.1, wide-open on the M9.

http://www.seriouscompacts.com/gallery/data/592/nam_nokton50_f11_iso2500.jpg...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 12-11-2011
Replies: 15
Views: 2,096
Posted By Brian Sweeney
How bad is the scratch? Is it deep into the...

How bad is the scratch? Is it deep into the glass? As roger stated, black filler will prevent it from corrupting the image.

On the lenses: i have both. I prefer the C-Sonnar for a general purpose...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 12-10-2011
Replies: 111
Views: 5,268
Posted By Brian Sweeney
Funny. I see a post-middle aged man, in...

Funny. I see a post-middle aged man, in denial.

Collecting is more of an obsessive compulsive thing.

Declaring that certain objects are the absolute best that can be owned, and declaring...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 12-10-2011
Replies: 111
Views: 5,268
Posted By Brian Sweeney
I suppose that "just being cheap" and buying old...

I suppose that "just being cheap" and buying old stuff because it was cheaper could have something to do with it.

$45 lens...

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1765244

Old,...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 12-10-2011
Replies: 111
Views: 5,268
Posted By Brian Sweeney
I still think it has more to do with being middle...

I still think it has more to do with being middle aged, and post middle aged.

We like to use the things that we picked up in our youth. It's comforting as you go through life's journey. Wow. But...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 12-10-2011
Replies: 111
Views: 5,268
Posted By Brian Sweeney
Honestly Nick, Obsessive compulsive behavior can...

Honestly Nick, Obsessive compulsive behavior can always be traced back to human error and being potty trained to early.
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 12-10-2011
Replies: 111
Views: 5,268
Posted By Brian Sweeney
Of course the other explanation is that you were...

Of course the other explanation is that you were potty trained too early.
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 12-10-2011
Replies: 111
Views: 5,268
Posted By Brian Sweeney
Now- there is a special feeling of satisfaction...

Now- there is a special feeling of satisfaction that I get from making a lens out of parts, taking something that is 75 years old and making it work on a 21st century...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 12-10-2011
Replies: 111
Views: 5,268
Posted By Brian Sweeney
Nick, you are in Denial. You are attempting to...

Nick, you are in Denial.

You are attempting to "think young" by fooling yourself that lust over old cameras is about sex, and not just because you are old.

Sad, really.

Embrace your age.
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 12-10-2011
Replies: 111
Views: 5,268
Posted By Brian Sweeney
yup.. http://rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthre...

yup..

http://rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=102074

We're "Just Old".
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 12-10-2011
Replies: 111
Views: 5,268
Posted By Brian Sweeney
Nick- you are in denial about getting old. Using...

Nick- you are in denial about getting old.

Using this stuff is more like hanging onto the ways that were good enough when we were young.

Making something old work like new again is just an attempt...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 12-10-2011
Replies: 111
Views: 5,268
Posted By Brian Sweeney
Personally, I like to buy old camera gear, take...

Personally, I like to buy old camera gear, take it apart, and fix it. Then I like using the stuff that I repair.

I believe it has more to do with being in my mid 50s than anything else. Make...
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 12-09-2011
Replies: 396
Views: 46,005
Posted By Brian Sweeney
My M8 has the C-Sonnar on it, the M9 has the 1936...

My M8 has the C-Sonnar on it, the M9 has the 1936 Sonnar 5cm F1.5 on it.

Less saturation, same retro look.
nikki1_f15 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58795774@N03/6456266485/) by zeiss_sonnar...
Forum: DIYS Forum 12-09-2011
Replies: 12
Views: 1,884
Posted By Brian Sweeney
and the Fence, at...

and the Fence, at F1.9.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7141/6484004079_ddfe460fa4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58795774@N03/6484004079/)
fence_f19...
Forum: DIYS Forum 12-09-2011
Replies: 12
Views: 1,884
Posted By Brian Sweeney
The 50/1.9 on the Leica...

The 50/1.9 on the Leica M8:

Wide-open,

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6484004325_8849093536_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58795774@N03/6484004325/)
grass1_f19...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 12-09-2011
Replies: 2
Views: 852
Posted By Brian Sweeney
I like the last two photo's, I find the flare in...

I like the last two photo's, I find the flare in the first one distracting.

As far as the evaluation of the M9- the operation is much closer to a 1970s Nikkormat EL as far as exposure goes. Simple...
Forum: DIYS Forum 12-09-2011
Replies: 12
Views: 1,884
Posted By Brian Sweeney
I've built of a couple of boxes of spare parts...

I've built of a couple of boxes of spare parts cameras, left over from making a working camera out of two broken ones. So the Canonets- probably 5 dead/ 10 working from 15 broken ones. Same with...
Forum: DIYS Forum 12-09-2011
Replies: 28
Views: 3,399
Posted By Brian Sweeney
Fantastic find. Patience, Luck, fly in below...

Fantastic find.

Patience, Luck, fly in below the RADAR screen. I picked up the Black-Trim Sonnar much the same way. The seller stated it needed a really good cleaning, glass looked awful in the...
Forum: DIYS Forum 12-08-2011
Replies: 12
Views: 1,884
Posted By Brian Sweeney
and... The pentaprism from a Minolta XG-1 fits a...

and... The pentaprism from a Minolta XG-1 fits a Kodak Retina Reflex-S perfectly... way brighter, and better than re-silvering.
Forum: DIYS Forum 12-08-2011
Replies: 28
Views: 3,399
Posted By Brian Sweeney
I have one pre-war lens engraved "made in...

I have one pre-war lens engraved "made in germany", and it is a SN160 block lens, circa 1934~1935. Black trim on the mount. Probably Export...
Forum: DIYS Forum 12-08-2011
Replies: 12
Views: 1,884
Posted By Brian Sweeney
Canon 50/1.9 Serenar.

I'll be posting some more on this lens as I clean it and use it.

This was bought on the classifieds cheap- the screws that hold the mount were missing. I've repaired A Nikkor 5cm f2 collapsible and...
Forum: Off Topic 12-07-2011
Replies: 50
Views: 2,344
Posted By Brian Sweeney
Again- back to the requirements set forth by the...

Again- back to the requirements set forth by the OP. a machine for $600 to $1000 for running Lightroom.

I've spent more money on computers than I have on cameras.

I feel confident that this 17"...
Forum: Off Topic 12-07-2011
Replies: 50
Views: 2,344
Posted By Brian Sweeney
I had my own Dec VAX 11/750 and a Vax 11/730s....

I had my own Dec VAX 11/750 and a Vax 11/730s. VMS was a great operating system, realtime response when needed. The Vax 11/730 was about the size of a small refrigerator with two fixed disks. Went on...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 12-07-2011
Replies: 39
Views: 3,369
Posted By Brian Sweeney
The Jupiter-3 is every bit as sharp as the Canon...

The Jupiter-3 is every bit as sharp as the Canon 50/1.5, Sonnar formula lens.

The price on the latter has hit ~$600 or so. A clean J-3, good glass, accurate focus, is hard to come buy.

Here is a...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 12-07-2011
Replies: 39
Views: 3,369
Posted By Brian Sweeney
The Canon SLR mount lens is a different formula...

The Canon SLR mount lens is a different formula than the 50/1.4 RF lens.

http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/camera/lens/s/data/50-85/s_50_14v2.html

6 elements in 4 groups using high-index of...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 12-07-2011
Replies: 39
Views: 3,369
Posted By Brian Sweeney
I've owned a couple of Canon 50/1.8's with...

I've owned a couple of Canon 50/1.8's with perfect glass, but sold them. I kept the Canon 50/1.4, keep it because it is one of the few 6-element in 4-group F1.4 lenses ever made.

But- I end up...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 12-07-2011
Replies: 39
Views: 3,369
Posted By Brian Sweeney
Canon 50mm F1.4...

Canon 50mm F1.4 wide-open:

http://www.ziforums.com/picture.php?albumid=159&pictureid=1507

Tight crop:

http://www.ziforums.com/picture.php?albumid=159&pictureid=1508

GOMZ 1958 Jupiter-3, wide-open
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 12-07-2011
Replies: 31
Views: 1,652
Posted By Brian Sweeney
It has an indexed Cam- should RF couple. I've...

It has an indexed Cam- should RF couple. I've seen a few of these on Ebay and Kevin cameras.
Forum: Off Topic 12-07-2011
Replies: 50
Views: 2,344
Posted By Brian Sweeney
My Micron Trek II is still going after 14 years....

My Micron Trek II is still going after 14 years. the four original Lithium Ion batteries all hold a full charge. My Pentium Pro still going after 16 years. Great realtime device controller running...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 12-07-2011
Replies: 102
Views: 6,441
Posted By Brian Sweeney
And the last thing that goes through his head...

And the last thing that goes through his head will be out of focus.
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 12-07-2011
Replies: 102
Views: 6,441
Posted By Brian Sweeney
My name is Brian, and I shoot wide-open am proud...

My name is Brian, and I shoot wide-open am proud of it.

On the 1955 Jupiter-3- I swapped out optics until I got the look that i wanted.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 12-07-2011
Replies: 31
Views: 1,652
Posted By Brian Sweeney
No negativity here- more like being practical....

No negativity here- more like being practical. There are very few 60mm focal length lenses out there.

I think you are looking at $1000 to have a lens made into Leica mount, or many thousands for a...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 12-07-2011
Replies: 17
Views: 1,878
Posted By Brian Sweeney
I'm on my third Sandisk UhA-1 8GByte card....

I'm on my third Sandisk UhA-1 8GByte card. Another direct from Sandisk.

I never used them in my M9, they died in my computer with the latest Sandisk Imagemate card reader. I was at an electronics...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 12-06-2011
Replies: 102
Views: 6,441
Posted By Brian Sweeney
And now for a completely meaningless comparison...

And now for a completely meaningless comparison between two lenses made 70 years apart. Both on the Leica M8.

1937 Uncoated Sonnar 5cm f1.5 at...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 12-06-2011
Replies: 102
Views: 6,441
Posted By Brian Sweeney
Wartime 5cm F1.5 Sonnar "T", stopped down a...

Wartime 5cm F1.5 Sonnar "T", stopped down a little on the Canon P.

http://www.ziforums.com/picture.php?albumid=141&pictureid=1273

Backed off a bit from minimum focus, probably ~f2 or so. Sonnars...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 12-06-2011
Replies: 31
Views: 1,652
Posted By Brian Sweeney
I'll lend you my 200mm F4.5 Komura, RF coupled,...

I'll lend you my 200mm F4.5 Komura, RF coupled, Thread mount.

After that, the 75/1.8 will seem like mid-range and you'll actually be able to afford it.

The alternative is to Email Amedeo about...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 12-06-2011
Replies: 102
Views: 6,441
Posted By Brian Sweeney
No one mentioned anything about having to be...

No one mentioned anything about having to be sane.

Look at how much time people around here spend on the Internet.
Forum: Off Topic 12-06-2011
Replies: 50
Views: 2,344
Posted By Brian Sweeney
I use an HP Pavillion G series with 4GBytes of...

I use an HP Pavillion G series with 4GBytes of memory, 500GByte disk, and Pentium I-3 processors, 17" screen. No problem running Lightroom 3.5 with my Leica M9 files and Olympus EP2. Videos are fine...
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