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Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 06-26-2011
Replies: 2,977
Views: 159,976
Posted By Jason808
As un RFF-like as it may be, I carry a Canon...

As un RFF-like as it may be, I carry a Canon SD1300is point and shoot. Truly a pocket camera, built in IS and decent pics at ISO800.
Forum: Photography General Interest 10-31-2010
Replies: 34
Views: 2,151
Posted By Jason808
Lens Work (and LW extended DVD) and Amateur...

Lens Work (and LW extended DVD) and Amateur Photographer as mentioned above.
Forum: Photography General Interest 09-22-2010
Replies: 477
Views: 23,350
Posted By Jason808
"you sure must have a good camera!" and..."the...

"you sure must have a good camera!"

and..."the salesman at Best Buy told me..." (why he needs 14MP, 10 FPS, 30x zoom, etc.)
Forum: Off Topic 08-22-2010
Replies: 325
Views: 14,330
Posted By Jason808
Couldn't agree more. Reminds me of these guys:...

Couldn't agree more. Reminds me of these guys: http://www.comedycentral.com/videos/index.jhtml?videoId=24419&title=the-playa-haters-ball (NSFW language, content, etc.)
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 07-21-2010
Replies: 150
Views: 6,488
Posted By Jason808
Who cares? I don't buy cameras as investments,...

Who cares?

I don't buy cameras as investments, and do you need all the latest? Do you need 25MP if you're only printing 8x10, 11x14?

1. Does it work?
2. Does it do what you want and better than...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 07-19-2010
Replies: 58
Views: 4,442
Posted By Jason808
I would like to work more with the square. In...

I would like to work more with the square. In addition to the others, I'd also suggest the work of David Plowden.
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 07-18-2010
Replies: 4
Views: 934
Posted By Jason808
may have to check that out - I was pretty much...

may have to check that out - I was pretty much resigned to the step up ring solution as well

UPDATE: Purchased the "wide" hood, works great unless you have a filter, then you get vignetting to about...
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 07-18-2010
Replies: 21
Views: 2,674
Posted By Jason808
depends on what you want quality-wise, but...

depends on what you want quality-wise, but there's a relatively inexpensive, small footprint negative scanner being sold for around $100 US in various guises. Produces a 5MP image. I've seen a few of...
Forum: CSC : Compact System Cameras - 07-18-2010
Replies: 114
Views: 19,305
Posted By Jason808
The image circle will be 17mm, which is smaller...

The image circle will be 17mm, which is smaller than u4/3.

Although I'm very happy with the results from my EPL1, m4/3 is small enough for me. Even though I'm a Nikon DSLR user, and there's likely...
Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book 07-18-2010
Replies: 79
Views: 3,718
Posted By Jason808
Photography is a technology derived art and...

Photography is a technology derived art and technology has impact on the aesthetic - study of gear and lust for gear is natural.

It's just important to know when to say "when" and just go take...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 06-08-2010
Replies: 9
Views: 1,463
Posted By Jason808
Great stuff! Yes, I find MF surprisingly easy...

Great stuff!

Yes, I find MF surprisingly easy for such an "amateur" camera. I wait for the image in the finder to show "moire" and fire. Pretty easy.

I can see my E-PL1 replacing my DSLR for any...
Forum: Smartphone Cameras 06-08-2010
Replies: 46
Views: 4,338
Posted By Jason808
In the sense that it's a decent tool, albeit with...

In the sense that it's a decent tool, albeit with flaws that are denied fervently by rabid fanboys?

:)
Forum: Photography General Interest 03-31-2010
Replies: 12
Views: 1,231
Posted By Jason808
Steffen, my sympathies for your loss. Kind of...

Steffen, my sympathies for your loss.

Kind of makes taping over that red dot seem silly nowadays. Well, I always thought it was silly.
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 03-08-2010
Replies: 85
Views: 20,713
Posted By Jason808
This may become my new favorite camera pr0n...

This may become my new favorite camera pr0n thread.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-04-2010
Replies: 77
Views: 4,577
Posted By Jason808
What did your spouse say about your digital M...

What did your spouse say about your digital M purchase?

"Better warm up that tongue."

I keed...
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 02-26-2010
Replies: 204
Views: 11,484
Posted By Jason808
This. Talk about a crapshoot.

This. Talk about a crapshoot.
Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book 02-16-2010
Replies: 66
Views: 4,036
Posted By Jason808
I really miss Bill Jay's writing. To borrow from...

I really miss Bill Jay's writing. To borrow from an interview he did with Brooks Jensen: after a meeting with David Hurn, who gave a dismissive review of Jay's portfolio, Hurn told Jay that there...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 02-16-2010
Replies: 58
Views: 8,511
Posted By Jason808
Likewise. Though for some reason I want the red...

Likewise. Though for some reason I want the red one.
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 02-09-2010
Replies: 42
Views: 3,742
Posted By Jason808
If I may digress just a tad, how is Manual...

If I may digress just a tad, how is Manual Focusing on these cameras? I handled a EP1 briefly and the manual focus seemed easy enough with the kit zoom, but I didn't get to see any files, etc. Just...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount Copies 02-04-2010
Replies: 18
Views: 1,175
Posted By Jason808
You went with the Bessa! Good for you. I have...

You went with the Bessa! Good for you.

I have an I-61 L/D that works great but needs a re-lube.

But I'd grab a J-8 if I shot more film.
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 02-04-2010
Replies: 77
Views: 10,313
Posted By Jason808
True. If the buttons work in A or S mode...I'll...

True. If the buttons work in A or S mode...I'll deal with it. This isn't my fast action camera, my DSLR does that.

As a day to day, or hiking camera, I'm excited. I've got some old m42 lenses I'd...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 02-04-2010
Replies: 103
Views: 6,233
Posted By Jason808
Well, for those who like that sort of thing, I...

Well, for those who like that sort of thing, I should think it is just about the sort of thing they would like.
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 02-02-2010
Replies: 77
Views: 10,313
Posted By Jason808
Apparently $599 w/ 14-42 lens. If it has manual...

Apparently $599 w/ 14-42 lens. If it has manual controls I'll really think about it. Right now I think the m4/3 cameras are overpriced.
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 01-31-2010
Replies: 20
Views: 929
Posted By Jason808
I just read your Fed 2 post. Is it modern...

I just read your Fed 2 post. Is it modern conveniences you're looking for? If so...save your pennies and buy a Bessa.

Otherwise, have fun with the 6. The zorki 4k I had's diopter was marginal....
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 01-31-2010
Replies: 14
Views: 2,386
Posted By Jason808
When I had a Canon, I rather enjoyed the results...

When I had a Canon, I rather enjoyed the results I was getting out of the in-camera B&W Jpegs. The Nikons...not so much.

But, I would agree with others and shoot color. You are then in control of...
Forum: Off Topic 01-29-2010
Replies: 118
Views: 5,511
Posted By Jason808
rich, as PickettWilson said, welcome to the new...

rich, as PickettWilson said, welcome to the new world.

I'm no longer amazed at the gall as the practice is so commonplace. I too was asked by company to use my photos on their site, gratis, for...
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 01-25-2010
Replies: 72
Views: 4,119
Posted By Jason808
I like the looks of it anyway, If the styling is...

I like the looks of it anyway, If the styling is appealing, then perhaps introducing something similar with more of the functionality of the originals will help boost the market.

Besides, if it's a...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 01-21-2010
Replies: 129
Views: 5,882
Posted By Jason808
Let me say first that I've been enjoying your...

Let me say first that I've been enjoying your posts in this thread.

I realize many sites are affiliate driven. It's just the recurring plea that I find mildly amusing. It's almost a catch phrase....
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 01-21-2010
Replies: 129
Views: 5,882
Posted By Jason808
Only if the link helps support his growing family

Only if the link helps support his growing family
Forum: Photography General Interest 01-08-2010
Replies: 52
Views: 2,704
Posted By Jason808
I feel the same way. I'm tired of hearing how an...

I feel the same way. I'm tired of hearing how an inanimate object, that was mass-produced, has "soul," in some attempt to quantify the processes' superiority over another...process?!?
Forum: Bill Pierce - Leica M photog and author 01-04-2010
Replies: 85
Views: 5,051
Posted By Jason808
Digital Bessa for under 1200. I could live with...

Digital Bessa for under 1200. I could live with 1.5x sensor out of the D300
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 12-18-2009
Replies: 48
Views: 4,541
Posted By Jason808
Contact your insurance company? No insurance?...

Contact your insurance company?

No insurance? Then have someone beat you in the head repeatedly with said camera.

(all in jest - I'd be crushed if that happened)
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 12-02-2009
Replies: 37
Views: 3,148
Posted By Jason808
Man, I carried those around hot, dusty dirt...

Man, I carried those around hot, dusty dirt racetracks. The light was awesome - but I got tired of that pack. I realized the new DSLRs were pretty darn good at ISO800 and went with one or two SB's...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 12-02-2009
Replies: 125
Views: 7,457
Posted By Jason808
when I first picked up the Nikon D300 I felt it...

when I first picked up the Nikon D300 I felt it was just too big and heavy compared to my D80. I love the D80's size/ergonomics but it has several quirks (being a focus and recompose type of person,...
Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book 11-01-2009
Replies: 53
Views: 4,782
Posted By Jason808
Not a camera, but mine is the Norman 200b flash...

Not a camera, but mine is the Norman 200b flash unit. The battery pack is a heavy hunk of metal to throw over one's shoulder (I can't wear it on my waist without it dropping my pants). And, I often...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 10-23-2009
Replies: 8
Views: 524
Posted By Jason808
If he's going to get a D200 - save money and get...

If he's going to get a D200 - save money and get a D80, the same AF system. Otherwise, better to spend on a D90. But still...the difference in AF performance between a D90 and any of the pro-level...
Forum: Bill Pierce - Leica M photog and author 10-16-2009
Replies: 17
Views: 1,948
Posted By Jason808
As much as the gf-1 impresses me I am really...

As much as the gf-1 impresses me I am really leaning toward the Canon G11. The hi iso samples really looked good for a compact and I almost like the "texture" of the 1600 image better than 800. But...
Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book 09-01-2009
Replies: 52
Views: 4,512
Posted By Jason808
I was hoping for that when I started reading the...

I was hoping for that when I started reading the thread. I did not leave disappointed.
Forum: Photo Books / Mags / Articles 08-27-2009
Replies: 61
Views: 2,916
Posted By Jason808
Maybe I was a bit too critical, but not much....

Maybe I was a bit too critical, but not much. I'll pick over it at B&N over some coffee...on SOME occasion, there's interesting material - the cover story about "controversy" was OK, but really...
Forum: Photo Books / Mags / Articles 08-27-2009
Replies: 61
Views: 2,916
Posted By Jason808
Seconded. And there are years' worth of podcasts...

Seconded. And there are years' worth of podcasts available, for free. The Extended DVDs are fantastic. www.lenswork.com


Shutterbug used to be interesting for a short time a couple years ago, but...
Forum: Bill Pierce - Leica M photog and author 08-26-2009
Replies: 91
Views: 10,576
Posted By Jason808
Stills won't die. The still-only device however...

No, they'll be using small HD (and higher-res) video cameras. Think future developments of the RED Scarlet form-factor. I'm not sure the video-capable DSLR will be the instant go-to choice.
Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book 08-11-2009
Replies: 219
Views: 14,614
Posted By Jason808
I don't know why one would be so worried about...

I don't know why one would be so worried about outing a "truly awful picture." They are usually forgotten.
Forum: Photography General Interest 08-09-2009
Replies: 24
Views: 1,627
Posted By Jason808
Jazz Seen a bio/documentary about jazz...

Jazz Seen a bio/documentary about jazz photographer William Claxton was pleasant. I watched it on Ovation Network in the U.S.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 08-07-2009
Replies: 6,909
Views: 1,811,637
Posted By Jason808
That's a sweet outfit

That's a sweet outfit
Forum: Digital Epson R-D1 Digital RF 08-06-2009
Replies: 93
Views: 6,256
Posted By Jason808
Won't argue with that! On the sporting events I...

Won't argue with that! On the sporting events I still shoot, I will occasionally see "the guy from the paper" toting D1's and 1D's (first generation) -and still out shooting me! :D
Forum: Digital Epson R-D1 Digital RF 08-06-2009
Replies: 93
Views: 6,256
Posted By Jason808
This person does/did....

This person does/did. http://www.digitaljournalist.org/issue0907/the-leica-m8-2-experience.html

The whole Leica/two lenses/Tri-X journalism was cast to a niche long ago and a smaller niche with the...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 06-23-2009
Replies: 49
Views: 2,934
Posted By Jason808
I've developed a soft spot for my Pentax ME...

I've developed a soft spot for my Pentax ME Super. Compared to even my D80, it' s tiny...hell, my N8008s feels small compared to the D80.

I still miss my Nikon FE.
Forum: Photo Software 06-22-2009
Replies: 72
Views: 2,950
Posted By Jason808
I'm in the same boat. Film and paper are still...

I'm in the same boat. Film and paper are still very delicate media. If I wanted something more permanent, I'd take up sculpture.

Prints now have much more..."archivalness" now, any look at Wilhelm...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 06-01-2009
Replies: 104
Views: 5,198
Posted By Jason808
They went away, except one...

They went away, except one (http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite/us/en/Product/1166553885783#tabview=tab0)
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 05-29-2009
Replies: 61
Views: 2,833
Posted By Jason808
I would like to subscribe to your...

I would like to subscribe to your newsletter.




For fear of getting hung in another APUG lynch mob I really disagree with Mike.

Yes, we do spend too much time obsessing about the gear. But...
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