one lens - one camera - dear diary

back alley · 08-07-2010

i am starting this thread and making it a sticky.

for ALL those proposing to last one year with a simple single set up...this can be a place for you to post your progress and your thoughts...who knows you might even convert some of us sticks in the mud...

and feel free to post your images as well...of course.

joe

Gumby · 08-07-2010

Dear Diary,

Without getting involved in the public display of humility, I started the one camera/lens/film challenge about 12 hours ago. I now realized that my creativity has been artificially stifled so I am hereby removing myself from the challenge. Yes, I am weak but firmly committed to making good images so it's back to my old ways. Good luck to y'all!

emraphoto · 08-07-2010

I will be off the Internet grid for a month, starting tomorrow but will 'report back' upon returning home.

back alley · 08-07-2010

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Originally Posted by emraphoto

I will be off the Internet grid for a month, starting tomorrow but will 'report back' upon returning home.

off the grid for a month!!

i would shrivel...

emraphoto · 08-07-2010

yes, well i will be a busy enough fella to keep me occupied.

what with the 1 lens and 1 camera challenge officially rolling!

ampguy · 08-07-2010

I would say that the 1 lens, 1 camera body is not a purist approach to this Nirvana-esque goal.

Since the lens could come off, I propose that only fixed lens cameras be considered.

emraphoto · 08-07-2010

i'm all game but uh, i will not be purchasing another camera.

helenhill · 08-07-2010

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Originally Posted by ampguy

I would say that the 1 lens, 1 camera body is not a purist approach to this Nirvana-esque goal.

Since the lens could come off, I propose that only fixed lens cameras be considered.

VERY WICKED of YOU Ted ....

filmfan · 08-07-2010

This is a funny thread.

DNG · 08-07-2010

Since I am about to embark on a 1 year long experiment of just using one camera with one lens, I have to by default, use a digital camera on this one, if I am to allow for any photographic moment to prevail. But, I will use a Leica M mount lens to keep with the spirit of the challenge. (ZM 50mm f/1.5 C-Sonnar T*... I will only use f/1.5 as a further limitation)

I have been experimenting with the sacred "Film Noir Look" for a week or so... My images at the offset will reflect this for now.

I guess hellenhill and others have inspired this at the moment.

Taken Today... My start day.

I may not post an image everyday... but at least once a week.
I am not a traveler, so, my images are very local.

emraphoto · 08-07-2010

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Originally Posted by filmfan

This is a funny thread.

i guess you're not 'in' hey?

Pirate · 08-07-2010

I enjoy using some of these cameras too much to not use them for a year, but I really like the idea of this. I even have a fixed lens 135 that would be perfect, it's even a zone focus so I would learn a lot.... but.... I don't think I can do it.

emraphoto · 08-07-2010

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Originally Posted by DNG

Since I am about to embark on a 1 year long experiment of just using one camera with one lens, I have to by default, use a digital camera on this one, if I am to allow for any photographic moment to prevail. But, I will use a Leica M mount lens to keep with the spirit of the challenge. (ZM 50mm f/1.5 C-Sonnar T*... I will only use f/1.5 as a further limitation)

I have been experimenting with the sacred "Film Noir Look" for a week or so... My images at the offset will reflect this for now.

I guess hellenhill and others have inspired this at the moment.

Taken Today... My start day.

I may not post an image everyday... but at least once a week.
I am not a traveler, so, my images are very local.

well you're off to a great start, 'local' or not.

emraphoto · 08-07-2010

my 10 year old boy is 'in' with the lovely om1/28mm combo from Earl and Frank!

DNG · 08-07-2010

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Originally Posted by emraphoto

my 10 year old boy is 'in' with the lovely om1/28mm combo from Earl and Frank!

Yes, A great combo... and 10, I wonder what he'll photograph? we'll just have to see.

BUTLER · 08-07-2010

Well, obviously I'm in.

ChrisPlatt · 08-07-2010

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Originally Posted by ampguy

I propose that only fixed lens cameras be considered.

Good idea.

Chris

cidereye · 08-08-2010

Could also drill a hole in your lens cap and use same lens as a pinhole camera too I guess, any more possibilities anybody can think of with just one single lens?

jbielikowski · 08-08-2010

I will be in, just need to buy camera for it

Already have 28/2.8 Distagon for C/Y. Never used such wide lens daily, its gonna be real challenge.

Gumby · 08-08-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gumby

Dear Diary,

Without getting involved in the public display of humility, I started the one camera/lens/film challenge about 12 hours ago. I now realized that my creativity has been artificially stifled so I am hereby removing myself from the challenge. Yes, I am weak but firmly committed to making good images so it's back to my old ways. Good luck to y'all!

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DNG · 08-08-2010

Well, day one ended for me..
I took a few more images, and I started a "Blurb" photo-book to record my year.. and to look at down the road and acquiesce.

A few images from day 1

Well, I need to go to bed now.... work day tomorrow

DNG · 08-11-2010

Got my m/43 dedicated 3 tube extension set in the mail the other day, and I just had to try it out. I took 2 photos, 1 with no tubes, just the adapters, and 1 with all 3 tubes (posted else where on this site). Now, I just have to include this addition for this project...

Sooooo, with the Tubes I will have to use f/11-16,

but, for my standard stuff, F/1.5 (f/1.5-F/2.8 until my .6 ND comes in)..
OK, I have set up a Google Gallery that will contain images of my progress, and I will post a few here know and again., Feel free to leave comments on any images in that gallery.....All for now...

Kolame · 08-11-2010

Hey y’all!
I want to start that thing out as well (maybe, not completely sure yet).
I’d take my Bessa R, the CV Color-Skopar Pancake 35mm 2,5 and APX 100 and 400 (or maybe for High-ISO Tri-X, so you see, I’m not that strong with me). If I really do it, I tell you!
Do you think, the 35mm ist fine, or shell I take a 50mm? I think, I like the 35mm better, but the 50mm is just the standard-lens. There is nothing more classic, so what would you do?

Mcary · 08-11-2010

Question; would it be cheating to use two different format cameras if the lens were of the same or close to the same relative focal length?
Example M4-2 with 35mm and Fuji GS645S with 60mm
Tri-X and Arista Premium 400.

Kolame · 08-11-2010

I think, there is no cheating. We all do it on our own. Not to prove something to „The Online Photographer“ or anyone else. So at least, I will do it for my own, to improve my photography. So, do your own experiment, and if that includes using two cameras, go for it!