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Forum: Sony RX 100 10-17-2012
Replies: 25
Views: 2,076
Posted By BillBingham2
I think the important question is how tight are...

I think the important question is how tight are your pants?
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 10-13-2012
Replies: 17
Views: 972
Posted By BillBingham2
I've only used it for one tank/tub of film and...

I've only used it for one tank/tub of film and thrown it out.

B2 (;->
Forum: Lomo / Diana / Holga / Pinhole / Polaroids 10-03-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 2,897
Posted By BillBingham2
Anyone still have a Vivitar Series 1 P&S out...

Anyone still have a Vivitar Series 1 P&S out there? The one I am thinking of has a manual zoom. Wish I had purchased one years back.

I got my wife a P&S with a panoramic option that did wonderful...
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 10-03-2012
Replies: 16
Views: 966
Posted By BillBingham2
Microwave? Blender? Can you blend an M and not...

Microwave?

Blender?

Can you blend an M and not cry?

Sorry to hear about your nail.

B2 (;->
Forum: Photography General Interest 09-30-2012
Replies: 119
Views: 9,169
Posted By BillBingham2
I'd like to submit the Nikkormat FTn. Kind if...

I'd like to submit the Nikkormat FTn. Kind if hard to shine in the shadow of the Nikon F family.

While I never owned one (Nikon-aholic) the Canon EF felt pretty nice in my hands the few times I...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 09-30-2012
Replies: 12
Views: 1,764
Posted By BillBingham2
Kevin, You are a very luck man at least twice...

Kevin,

You are a very luck man at least twice over.

B2 (;->
Forum: Smartphone Cameras 09-30-2012
Replies: 3
Views: 625
Posted By BillBingham2
Not sure I'm a "real photographer". but here...

Not sure I'm a "real photographer". but here goes.

Aux lenses run from not worth the postage it takes to send them across town to, at least IMHO acceptable.

Ricoh has some wide angle...
Forum: 120 RF's Modern 09-30-2012
Replies: 8
Views: 1,053
Posted By BillBingham2
I'm hard pressed these days to get too hot and...

I'm hard pressed these days to get too hot and bothered by MF system cameras. 35mm cameras (RF and SLR) do that very well.

If I were hunting for a MF Folder it would be the new Bessa hands down. ...
Forum: Photography General Interest 09-30-2012
Replies: 15
Views: 1,997
Posted By BillBingham2
Anyone know if they have sold off the rights to...

Anyone know if they have sold off the rights to all their old books and stuff?

They had so much world class knowledge about so many areas over the years it's hard to believe they ended up where...
Forum: Sony RX 100 09-29-2012
Replies: 8
Views: 1,322
Posted By BillBingham2
I think you made the right decision. I used a...

I think you made the right decision. I used a Ricoh GX100 and loved it. I paired it with a GRD III as a dedicated wide camera. The RX100 has a better lens and much better IQ. The Nikon 1 is an...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 09-29-2012
Replies: 31
Views: 3,523
Posted By BillBingham2
The close focus on the earlier 28/2.8 AIS is VERY...

The close focus on the earlier 28/2.8 AIS is VERY handy and very sharp. I don't remember if the 28/2 stopped down to 32 or not, but I think it did. The 28/2.8 AIS is smaller and the run (number of...
Forum: Tom Abrahamsson of RapidWinder.com 09-29-2012
Replies: 25
Views: 2,958
Posted By BillBingham2
You find your own level that works for you. Some...

You find your own level that works for you. Some of my friends who made a living from taking pictures put thier equipment through things I never work, for them they are tools.

I think the idea of...
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 09-29-2012
Replies: 41
Views: 3,751
Posted By BillBingham2
lic4, Where are you in Brooklyn? I used to live...

lic4,

Where are you in Brooklyn? I used to live near the Ave. N stop on what was the F train.

B2
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 09-29-2012
Replies: 41
Views: 3,751
Posted By BillBingham2
lic4, Please do not appoligize for the language...

lic4,

Please do not appoligize for the language you used. Your english is SOOOOOO much better than my spanish, dutch, chinese or korean. Perhaps my COBOL (computer language) or IBM Assembler is...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 09-29-2012
Replies: 45
Views: 4,207
Posted By BillBingham2
You started with one of the BEST lenses ever...

You started with one of the BEST lenses ever made.

Very cool idea.

Come on Guys and Gals, let's post some examples.

B2
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 09-29-2012
Replies: 41
Views: 3,751
Posted By BillBingham2
I have to agree with the observation that you can...

I have to agree with the observation that you can not fault Fuji for not supporting a market they do not sell the product in. Ricoh does not support the US for the GRD line. I made the decision to...
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Bessa 09-29-2012
Replies: 28
Views: 2,151
Posted By BillBingham2
iLC, A lot depends upon your style of shooting...

iLC,

A lot depends upon your style of shooting streets and all.

Let me start by saying my FAVORITE WIDE ANGLE RF LENS OF ALL TIMES is the CV 25/4 Skopar. It was my main lens even when I switch...
Forum: Technique: How To Shoot It 09-28-2012
Replies: 36
Views: 2,753
Posted By BillBingham2
Sam, Changing bag to move the film to and from...

Sam,

Changing bag to move the film to and from the box & film holder. The slides have a black and a silver side on the top. I think silver means it's not exposed and black means it's been...
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Bessa 09-28-2012
Replies: 16
Views: 1,766
Posted By BillBingham2
I used the 35 frame lines on my M for years and...

I used the 35 frame lines on my M for years and they worked fine.

Congrats on your R4M, a great camera and you will love it. I loved the 40/1.4, fast small and solid. It's a great combination you...
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 09-27-2012
Replies: 26
Views: 1,733
Posted By BillBingham2
What about gelatin filters? If cared for with...

What about gelatin filters? If cared for with reasonable care they last forever.

Might try some of the old camera stores here the states. Central Camera or Helix in Chicago, have no clue in NYC...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 09-26-2012
Replies: 76
Views: 6,532
Posted By BillBingham2
68, it's what my thumb is calibrated to. Unless...

68, it's what my thumb is calibrated to.

Unless I push, then it's a bit hotter.

B2
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 09-26-2012
Replies: 26
Views: 1,733
Posted By BillBingham2
Try Porters Camera in Ceder Rapids Iowa. Have...

Try Porters Camera in Ceder Rapids Iowa. Have not delt with them in years but they might have what you are looking for. Another place is KEH on line. Not sure about shipping down under but worst...
Forum: Sony RX 100 09-26-2012
Replies: 131
Views: 17,092
Posted By BillBingham2
R U........

Get me thinking........

Are you doing any post processing on them? Shooting JPG or RAW?

I can't do everything I want with my GRD III. I miss my GX100 for 75 and frankly would like a lot longer....
Forum: Optics and Lenses - 09-25-2012
Replies: 31
Views: 2,416
Posted By BillBingham2
Having had so many different kits it's hard to...

Having had so many different kits it's hard to say. My last kit was a mix of Nikkor (105 & 50) and CV (24). The CV was because of my LUST for the 25/4. Never had the cash for the Nikkor 25 and...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 09-22-2012
Replies: 13
Views: 1,700
Posted By BillBingham2
A lot depends upon you and how you want to shoot....

A lot depends upon you and how you want to shoot. How exact do you want to frame. Perhaps one way to see is to put your F on a tripod say 10 feet away from the wall. Mark the edges of the frame...
Forum: Nikon RF 02-17-2012
Replies: 6
Views: 766
Posted By BillBingham2
I was about to recommend that you contact KIU but...

I was about to recommend that you contact KIU but he already answered. He is one of the folks I would trust on this sort of thing and is local to you.

You might try to buy him a lunch/drink/tea and...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-14-2012
Replies: 8
Views: 677
Posted By BillBingham2
What about a CLE? A lot depends upon what you...

What about a CLE?

A lot depends upon what you want to do with it and the styles of glass you use/want to use. The CL/CLE is a body style that I've lusted after for years.

B2
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 02-08-2012
Replies: 102
Views: 6,708
Posted By BillBingham2
I'm happy with what I do. Some times I am very...

I'm happy with what I do. Some times I am very happy, other times not so much.

If I suck IYHO I would ask that you say how I can improve rather than a meaningless taunt. If you really need to...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 02-05-2012
Replies: 58
Views: 3,560
Posted By BillBingham2
There are dozens of great fixed lens RF cameras. ...

There are dozens of great fixed lens RF cameras.

http://www.cameraquest.com/classics.htm

I loved the Konica S2, lusted after the S3, have heard great things about so many others. I still have my...
Forum: Photography General Interest 02-05-2012
Replies: 67
Views: 3,747
Posted By BillBingham2
Last two years of High School I had two Nikkormat...

Last two years of High School I had two Nikkormat FTns. One for my 85, the other for either my 24 or my 200.

Have had two Ms, four Bessas, but have come to the realization that less is more for...
Forum: Nikon RF 02-05-2012
Replies: 39
Views: 2,445
Posted By BillBingham2
I agree that everyone is entitled to his/her...

I agree that everyone is entitled to his/her opinion. My experience with Nikon RFs is very different from his, but I have not been inside any. I loved my S2 with it's cloth curtain and have to...
Forum: Nikon RF 02-05-2012
Replies: 34
Views: 3,392
Posted By BillBingham2
The S3 is a wonderful camera. I'd get an older...

The S3 is a wonderful camera. I'd get an older one with a titanium shutter. It noisier than the cloth they say but should for many years.

You can save a great deal and just go with an S2 if all...
Forum: Photography General Interest 02-05-2012
Replies: 24
Views: 851
Posted By BillBingham2
Fingers crossed it's just setting them back in...

Fingers crossed it's just setting them back in the channel.

Best of luck.

B2
Forum: Hardware / Computers / Drives / etc 11-23-2011
Replies: 17
Views: 1,400
Posted By BillBingham2
No, but that is what I'd be willing to pay for a...

No, but that is what I'd be willing to pay for a commodity product. I do not know enough about the supply chain but I bet the raw materials would be a lot less than here in the state, as would the...
Forum: Hardware / Computers / Drives / etc 11-23-2011
Replies: 17
Views: 1,400
Posted By BillBingham2
PM sent as I have one I've not used. It's an...

PM sent as I have one I've not used. It's an interesting unexpected consequence as manufacturers move plants to lower cost labor locations. I too would pay a 20% increase on technology if it were...
Forum: Fuji X Series 11-23-2011
Replies: 32
Views: 3,324
Posted By BillBingham2
ID, Technology timing is a continual nightmare...

ID,

Technology timing is a continual nightmare and will be for years. I went the GRD direction with a CV brightline finder on top and love it. While the IQ might not be the same it that were an...
Forum: Other CSC Cameras 11-23-2011
Replies: 49
Views: 5,433
Posted By BillBingham2
So what you are saying is ....... There's an App...

So what you are saying is .......

There's an App for that!

FWIW I'm happy with my GRD III. While I wish I could afford a D40x/60, or dreaming about a GRD IV-T, I'm doing OK.

B2
Forum: Making Photo Bucks $$$ 11-15-2011
Replies: 89
Views: 5,477
Posted By BillBingham2
They should form some sort of agency/co-op. Hire...

They should form some sort of agency/co-op. Hire a grant writer or to and sell their work where they can.

They also should look to new outlets like Current. Perhaps even start their own for pay...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 11-07-2011
Replies: 104
Views: 5,873
Posted By BillBingham2
I'm thinking that you should make sure that none...

I'm thinking that you should make sure that none of your family ever go to the same business school as the morons who are running the company into the ground went to.

Chop it up and sell the pieces,...
Forum: Nikon RF 11-04-2011
Replies: 25
Views: 3,413
Posted By BillBingham2
I loved the snap shot skopar for handling and the...

I loved the snap shot skopar for handling and the resistance to flare. But the way that Nikkor paints, damn that's a nice lens.

B2
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 11-03-2011
Replies: 8
Views: 1,145
Posted By BillBingham2
I have to agree with the Youxin review before...

I have to agree with the Youxin review before CLA. Make sure there isn't anything more wrong with. I would not send it back but see if they will discount the camera $150 to you in store credit or...
Forum: Photography General Interest 11-03-2011
Replies: 15
Views: 1,158
Posted By BillBingham2
Interesting idea, perfect for vertically...

Interesting idea, perfect for vertically challenged (short) photojournalists. I think you will have a thiner WVIL back and more on the lens (sensor and processing). Kind of GXR but you can separate...
Forum: RFF Polls 11-03-2011
Replies: 14
Views: 2,016
Posted By BillBingham2
My favorite is P screen on Nikon F/F2/F3. It has...

My favorite is P screen on Nikon F/F2/F3. It has a split image middle at 45 degrees, micro prism collar and one horizontal and one vertical line through the center. The 45 tilt works very well with...
Forum: Nikon RF 11-02-2011
Replies: 9
Views: 867
Posted By BillBingham2
Sunpak 1600 or an old Vivitar 252/253 would be my...

Sunpak 1600 or an old Vivitar 252/253 would be my choice.

B2
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 11-02-2011
Replies: 26
Views: 1,986
Posted By BillBingham2
Not sure where you are but when I was thinking...

Not sure where you are but when I was thinking about an extra battery or two I saw some GREAT prices at PopFlash Photo, one of our advertisers. Tony and his crew are great people to deal with. I've...
Forum: Technique: How To Shoot It 10-24-2011
Replies: 17
Views: 1,230
Posted By BillBingham2
Keytarjunkie, Your issue is about of light being...

Keytarjunkie,

Your issue is about of light being given off by your burning “things”. The flash is overpowering the fire only for the 1/10,000 of a second or so of the actually fires. You are...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 10-23-2011
Replies: 47
Views: 2,316
Posted By BillBingham2
Be smart, get a used M9. B2

Be smart, get a used M9.

B2
Forum: Nikon RF 10-19-2011
Replies: 32
Views: 3,235
Posted By BillBingham2
Very sad, a great guy who will be missed. Rest...

Very sad, a great guy who will be missed.

Rest in peace Pete, rest in peace.

B2
Forum: X100 10-10-2011
Replies: 34
Views: 8,376
Posted By BillBingham2
I think you have her all dressed up and ready to...

I think you have her all dressed up and ready to go anywhere!

B2
Forum: RFF News 10-06-2011
Replies: 95
Views: 36,905
Posted By BillBingham2
There was another OS that was called Pink that...

There was another OS that was called Pink that became Talagent as it matured. Completely Object based from the ground up. Very very cool. Kind of like Lisa, too far ahead of the hardware at the...
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