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Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
3 Weeks Ago
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44
Best buck for your money K-mount camera
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NickTrop
Handsome devil, the Vivitar 3800. Comes with a...
Handsome devil, the Vivitar 3800. Comes with a decent nifty fifty 50/1.7 too. Concerned about such things as the Vivitar label? A strip of black tape 'ill do...
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SLRs - the unRF
3 Weeks Ago
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44
Best buck for your money K-mount camera
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1,369
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NickTrop
I'd try to find a new Vivitar 3800 series...
I'd try to find a new Vivitar 3800 series camera. 100% manual. Lights for over/under exposure. Made by Cosina. Took over where the Pentax K1000 left off. In fact, I was all set to get a used K1000,...
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SLRs - the unRF
4 Weeks Ago
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Nikon DF Images and Experiences...
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The Df is not for me. That said, I totally get...
The Df is not for me. That said, I totally get it. Igore the naysayers and enjoy it. A Df with 50/1.8 AI pancake (not E series) would be a nice one lens, one body set-up.
Forum:
Photography General Interest
10-22-2019
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143
Being into watches - it's just not the same.
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5,927
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Archiver -- I'm glad you agree. I do like iconic...
Archiver -- I'm glad you agree. I do like iconic designs too. I have considered having one great watch. However, there are several reasons I do not. Firstly, most are out of the price range I can...
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Photography General Interest
10-22-2019
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143
Being into watches - it's just not the same.
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5,927
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NickTrop
I will now impart watch wisdom on you all. 1. A...
I will now impart watch wisdom on you all.
1. A men's watch is essential part of a man's wardrobe. I would sooner leave the house without pants than without a watch.
2. You should own more than...
Forum:
Fixed Lens 35mm RF
09-10-2019
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267
Poll:
Best fixed lens RF viewfinder?
Views:
105,912
Posted By
NickTrop
I dunno. Is it really fair to compare viewfinders...
I dunno. Is it really fair to compare viewfinders of various decades old cameras at this point in time? Wouldn't their clarity be more sample specific than model specific? More dependent upon how...
Forum:
Photography General Interest
08-28-2019
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9,112
What have you just BOUGHT?
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897,601
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NickTrop
What have I just bought? I have bought: 1....
What have I just bought?
I have bought:
1. Just for Men Control GX shampoo
2. a 3.5" to 3.5" male audio cord
3. A Bluetooth 3.5" receiver/transmitter
Forum:
Photography General Interest
08-28-2019
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9,112
What have you just BOUGHT?
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897,601
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NickTrop
What have I just bought? I have bought: 1....
What have I just bought?
I have bought:
1. Just for Men Control GX shampoo
2. a 3.5" to 3.5" male audio cord
3. A Bluetooth 3.5" receiver/transmitter
Forum:
Leica General Discussion / News / Rumors
08-25-2019
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161
Does Leica take advantage of their M users?
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7,779
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NickTrop
The irony (rather extreme, actually) is that...
The irony (rather extreme, actually) is that these were added to cameras so such things as focusing, advancing the film, and using an external meter and transferring the settings to the camera get...
Forum:
Leica General Discussion / News / Rumors
08-21-2019
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161
Does Leica take advantage of their M users?
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7,779
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NickTrop
Here's the false equivalency in your analysis....
Here's the false equivalency in your analysis. Yes. I have Netflix. Yes I have scrolled past offerings and have actuallly watched a bunch of trailers and wound up just watching trailers and either...
Forum:
Leica General Discussion / News / Rumors
08-21-2019
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161
Does Leica take advantage of their M users?
Views:
7,779
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NickTrop
Yet? We might tell someone they are wrong in...
Yet? We might tell someone they are wrong in their choices all the time.
Should I smoke? No. Bad choice.
Should I vote to re-elect a certain "person"? No. Bad choice. (Sorry.)
I am morbidly...
Forum:
Leica General Discussion / News / Rumors
08-20-2019
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161
Does Leica take advantage of their M users?
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7,779
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NickTrop
Proving my point. I have yet to hear a valid,...
Proving my point. I have yet to hear a valid, specific/granular, rational explanation or example how how/why a modern electronic camera with many features/functions "gets in the way" or "stifles...
Forum:
Leica General Discussion / News / Rumors
08-20-2019
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161
Does Leica take advantage of their M users?
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7,779
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NickTrop
Here's where I think that's wrong. A Swiss army...
Here's where I think that's wrong. A Swiss army knife does a lot of things crappy. It has a spoon but it's a crappy spoon that's not as good as a single purpose spoon. But SAK spoon gets the job...
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Leica General Discussion / News / Rumors
08-20-2019
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161
Does Leica take advantage of their M users?
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7,779
Posted By
NickTrop
Please explain how technology "gets in the way"....
Please explain how technology "gets in the way". I've heard this said many times. Please give examples. I genuinely want to understand this mindset. It comes up over and over.
You have PSAM modes....
Forum:
Fixed Lens 35mm RF
08-18-2019
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107
Poll:
Best image quality from 5 35mm compact cameras
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31,720
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NickTrop
I have used/owned 3 of the 5. The Canon, the...
I have used/owned 3 of the 5. The Canon, the Konica, and several Yashicas.
1. Canon -- nicely made. Never got on with it. Dunno why. True of all Canons. Not a Canon guy.
2. Several GSNs. Nice...
Forum:
Optics Theory -
08-08-2019
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10
Spherical Aberration Solved!
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718
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NickTrop
That's what I was thinking. Grinding such a lens...
That's what I was thinking. Grinding such a lens with traditional methods would prove difficult (and costly).
Forum:
Optics Theory -
08-07-2019
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10
Spherical Aberration Solved!
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718
Posted By
NickTrop
The lens is a geographically complex singlet....
The lens is a geographically complex singlet. (Looks rather like a sideways mustache.) Be interesting to see where this goes. Interesting article (there are also others). Thanks for posting....
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
07-29-2019
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33
What are your favorite Nikon AF lenses?
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686
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NickTrop
The technical specs for this lens are all over...
The technical specs for this lens are all over the internet -- to a tedious degree of detail on DXO, which rates it higher than several modern lenses including the Tamron 45/1.8 (tied), the Zeiss...
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
07-29-2019
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33
What are your favorite Nikon AF lenses?
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686
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NickTrop
Disagree. Firstly, I maintain that bokeh is...
Disagree. Firstly, I maintain that bokeh is overrated. The bokeh in this picture is fine. Only wonks care about it. Nobody really cared about it "then" except for portraiture lenses. This is true of...
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
07-29-2019
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33
What are your favorite Nikon AF lenses?
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686
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NickTrop
I'll just say it. A 'Cron ain't got nothing on...
I'll just say it. A 'Cron ain't got nothing on this $200 lens (or less used for a decent sample) @ 2.8 and above. South of 2.8, I'll give it to the Cron, sure. PS. The bokeh (that nobody cares...
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
07-29-2019
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33
What are your favorite Nikon AF lenses?
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686
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NickTrop
... the 50/1.4 D does double duty as a portrait...
... the 50/1.4 D does double duty as a portrait lens. Who says you need an 85-135? Nonsense....
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
07-29-2019
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33
What are your favorite Nikon AF lenses?
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686
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NickTrop
Very good microcontrast makes the 50/1.4 D a...
Very good microcontrast makes the 50/1.4 D a solid choice for black and white work....
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
07-29-2019
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33
What are your favorite Nikon AF lenses?
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686
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NickTrop
That elusive (and controversial) "3D pop" has the...
That elusive (and controversial) "3D pop" has the 50/1.4 D
Making the 50/1.4 D a "must have". Spend a little more over the 1.8 (I'll be the contrarian here...) It's worth it. Plus, it's a bargain...
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
07-29-2019
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33
What are your favorite Nikon AF lenses?
Views:
686
Posted By
NickTrop
Sharp from 2.8 on with very good microcontrast is...
Sharp from 2.8 on with very good microcontrast is the 50/1.4 D with good color rendition,...
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
07-29-2019
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33
What are your favorite Nikon AF lenses?
Views:
686
Posted By
NickTrop
50/1.4 D (The fastest f1.4 lens based on...
50/1.4 D (The fastest f1.4 lens based on transmission value per DXO. A classic.)
35/2 D (Solid fast 35mm, Another classic)
85/1.8 G (Modern classic portraiture lens)
70-210 4-5.6 D (Good optics...
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
07-19-2019
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212
Are Later Film SLRs Now Overlooked?
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8,370
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NickTrop
And lest we forget, these plastic wonders...
And lest we forget, these plastic wonders autofocus with modern G-series glass without spending F6 dollars. For Nikon shooters who mostly shoot digital and have a collection of D and G glass, which...
Forum:
Photography General Interest
07-18-2019
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49
Interesting discussion about the 70mm film used by Nasa during the Apollo 11 Mission
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1,776
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NickTrop
Aaaaaaaaaand the armchair physicists come out to...
Aaaaaaaaaand the armchair physicists come out to play:
1. A camera can not operate in 260 F heat (even with "special lubricants").
2. Film will turn to goo in 260 F heat.
Forum:
Photography General Interest
07-18-2019
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49
Interesting discussion about the 70mm film used by Nasa during the Apollo 11 Mission
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1,776
Posted By
NickTrop
What camera operates in 260 F heat? Oh. Forgot....
What camera operates in 260 F heat? Oh. Forgot. They used a "special lubricant". Try this. Take some roll film, preheat your oven to 260 F and leave it in there for several hours. Then get back to me.
Forum:
Photography General Interest
07-18-2019
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49
Interesting discussion about the 70mm film used by Nasa during the Apollo 11 Mission
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1,776
Posted By
NickTrop
So, let's see. Bigger controls so they could...
So, let's see. Bigger controls so they could operate the camera with their gloves. And something that prints a +, and a magazine so they didn't have to change rolls.
Minor mods, I say.
But what I...
Forum:
Photography General Interest
07-18-2019
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49
Interesting discussion about the 70mm film used by Nasa during the Apollo 11 Mission
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1,776
Posted By
NickTrop
Oh -- you mean that special film that didn't melt...
Oh -- you mean that special film that didn't melt under 260 degree Fahrenheit daytime temps on the moon and the Hasselblad that operated under the same temps they alleged to take pictures with with...
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
07-17-2019
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212
Are Later Film SLRs Now Overlooked?
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8,370
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NickTrop
I was kidding. :) Oh. And thank!
I was kidding. :)
Oh. And thank!
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
07-17-2019
Replies:
212
Are Later Film SLRs Now Overlooked?
Views:
8,370
Posted By
NickTrop
Do I know you? :D
Do I know you? :D
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
07-17-2019
Replies:
212
Are Later Film SLRs Now Overlooked?
Views:
8,370
Posted By
NickTrop
Ain't nothing wrong with that lens. Not a world...
Ain't nothing wrong with that lens. Not a world beater but a good, versatile and (most of all) LIGHT kit lens. Dirt cheap. $30 used, I think I paid. 6 elements, 1 aspherical iirc. Nice little lens,...
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
07-15-2019
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212
Are Later Film SLRs Now Overlooked?
Views:
8,370
Posted By
NickTrop
I have the matching plastic G version -- not bad...
I have the matching plastic G version -- not bad for a kit. But I have a load of other lenses too. That zoom makes a nice very light and versatile kit. Oh -- that lens cost $30. Lots raves about it...
Forum:
W/NW Words no Words.
07-14-2019
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648
Portraits
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18,815
Posted By
NickTrop
Photo taken 7/7/2019 -- Nikon D600, Nikon 85/1.8...
Photo taken 7/7/2019 -- Nikon D600, Nikon 85/1.8 D @ f 7.1, 1/800th, ISO...
Forum:
W/NW Words no Words.
07-14-2019
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648
Portraits
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18,815
Posted By
NickTrop
Photo taken 7/6/2019 -- Nikon D600, Nikon 35/2 D...
Photo taken 7/6/2019 -- Nikon D600, Nikon 35/2 D @ f2, 1/40th, ISO 1800...
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
07-13-2019
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212
Are Later Film SLRs Now Overlooked?
Views:
8,370
Posted By
NickTrop
Not trying to "win anybody over". Just a...
Not trying to "win anybody over". Just a supporting quote from a respected albeit controversial photography blogger who has a lot of experience and who has used a lot of cameras. You know, a back-up...
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
07-12-2019
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212
Are Later Film SLRs Now Overlooked?
Views:
8,370
Posted By
NickTrop
While I doubt it's your intended meaning, why is...
While I doubt it's your intended meaning, why is "P" mode unique to "cheap late model AF film SLRs"? They have the same modes as modern cameras including digital -- P,M,A,S.
They are "cheap"...
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
07-12-2019
Replies:
212
Are Later Film SLRs Now Overlooked?
Views:
8,370
Posted By
NickTrop
Exactly! Ready? I'll go one further. These...
Exactly!
Ready? I'll go one further. These cameras are 85% of an F6. Sorry. They are. Ready again? They have better ergos because they are lighter and smaller.
They are also newer than a lot of...
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
07-12-2019
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212
Are Later Film SLRs Now Overlooked?
Views:
8,370
Posted By
NickTrop
Exactly! Or one of those Yashica T's, or one of...
Exactly! Or one of those Yashica T's, or one of any of the other overpriced point-n-shooters.
Forum:
Bill Pierce - Leica M photog and author
07-09-2019
Replies:
42
Just In Case
Views:
1,573
Posted By
NickTrop
That's why I deal with it. You get used to it....
That's why I deal with it. You get used to it. Truthfully, there aren't really that many cameras I genuinely think are pocketable "comfortably" anyway. Invest in a nice camera strap. One prime lens....
Forum:
Photography General Interest
07-08-2019
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292
What is your one favorite camera as of right now?
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15,766
Posted By
NickTrop
D600. Two of them.
D600. Two of them.
Forum:
Chris Crawford
07-08-2019
Replies:
128
An Update on My Son
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6,414
Posted By
NickTrop
Wonderful story.
Wonderful story.
Forum:
Bill Pierce - Leica M photog and author
07-08-2019
Replies:
42
Just In Case
Views:
1,573
Posted By
NickTrop
I use a nice long camera strap, a small prime...
I use a nice long camera strap, a small prime lens, and sling a FF DSLR around my back. I keep a plastic bag in my pocked in case it rains. Yes. I walk around with a FF DSLR -- not all --but a good...
Forum:
Leica General Discussion / News / Rumors
06-26-2019
Replies:
829
Poll:
Has Leica alienated photographers?
Views:
86,610
Posted By
NickTrop
Has Maserati alienated drivers? Ready? Long...
Has Maserati alienated drivers?
Ready? Long live Leica! I'll never own one. I'm with all things, "a value shopper". I also think their camera bodies in the digital era no longer justify their...
Forum:
Business / Philosophy of Photography
06-13-2019
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46
eBay escapades. The low ball offer
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1,832
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NickTrop
I, in fact, contacted a seller once. His item...
I, in fact, contacted a seller once. His item (forget what it was) had a ridiculous BIN price way over market value. I showed him the average sale price and politely asked if he looked at the prices...
Forum:
Business / Philosophy of Photography
06-13-2019
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46
eBay escapades. The low ball offer
Views:
1,832
Posted By
NickTrop
Sometimes selling stuff is a pain....
Sometimes selling stuff is a pain. Sometimes/often buyers are a pain. However, no other service brings buyers for stuff like old cameras and lenses together with sellers. Put that old camera out on a...
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
06-13-2019
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31
How good is the bokeh on Nikkor Series E pancake lenses
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1,163
Posted By
NickTrop
I have never read any professionaly written...
I have never read any professionaly written photography book, professionally produced photographic website, or other media that makes the distinction you describe. They all call it bokeh....
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
06-13-2019
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31
How good is the bokeh on Nikkor Series E pancake lenses
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1,163
Posted By
NickTrop
It is. It literally is. Bokeh -- it's the new...
It is. It literally is. Bokeh -- it's the new "sharpness".
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
06-12-2019
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31
How good is the bokeh on Nikkor Series E pancake lenses
Views:
1,163
Posted By
NickTrop
Partially agree, partially disagree. "Bokeh" is...
Partially agree, partially disagree. "Bokeh" is an overblown "photographic internet" thing hyped up by the numerous photo sites, blogs etc. Nobody cared about this years ago -- maybe portrait...
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
06-12-2019
Replies:
31
How good is the bokeh on Nikkor Series E pancake lenses
Views:
1,163
Posted By
NickTrop
Nobody cares about "bokeh" except wonks. This is...
Nobody cares about "bokeh" except wonks. This is especially true of focal lengths 50mm and shorter. "Bokeh" is simply used to draw attention to the subject. Only amateur photographers concern...
Forum:
Photography General Interest
06-12-2019
Replies:
137
Poll:
The "less is more" story... What do you think?
Views:
11,863
Posted By
NickTrop
"I" often pick a lens -- prime or zoom, I want to...
"I" often pick a lens -- prime or zoom, I want to play with that day and explore it. So, I might decide to take a 85mm and "see what I can do with it", an the ultrawide zoom another time, sometimes...
Forum:
Photography General Interest
06-12-2019
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60
love and loathe... Would I be crazy to
Views:
1,657
Posted By
NickTrop
I don't see how one can loathe 28mm but love...
I don't see how one can loathe 28mm but love 35mm. I have a WA zoom.When using the zoom I see negligible discernible difference starting at 28mm and zooming out to the lens's max of 35mm (and vice...
Forum:
Film / Developing / Chemistry
06-11-2019
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98
Fujifilm Acros II announced
Views:
6,303
Posted By
NickTrop
Not the hugest fan of Acros when I shot black and...
Not the hugest fan of Acros when I shot black and white film. Had "a look" but I never got on with it. That said, who could possibly be angry over Fuji (or anyone) releasing a new film stock? Why?
Forum:
Leica M Film Cameras
06-07-2019
Replies:
1,015
Sticky:
Let's see your Leica 50mm Lux Pre-ASPH Shots!
Views:
372,904
Posted By
NickTrop
The OP has heard of Flickr,...
The OP has heard of Flickr, right?
https://www.flickr.com/search/?text=Leica%2050mm%20pre-asph
Forum:
Photography General Interest
06-07-2019
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46
Your cheapest/most expensive combo
Views:
2,579
Posted By
NickTrop
Ain't nothin' wrong with the N75. It is 85%...
Ain't nothin' wrong with the N75. It is 85% (conservatively) of an F6, feature-wise (no, I haven't been drinking), a fraction of the weight, at .0033 of the cost (I used a calculator). It will take...
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
06-06-2019
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25
Online Lens Reviews -- Why They're Usually Useless: Use Case and Weighting
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899
Posted By
NickTrop
Right. However, not every lens, based on use...
Right. However, not every lens, based on use case, should be evaluated on its performance at wide apertures or such metrics should not be weighted as heavily in the overall evaluation of a lens. An...
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
06-06-2019
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25
Online Lens Reviews -- Why They're Usually Useless: Use Case and Weighting
Views:
899
Posted By
NickTrop
I don't know if I agree with this. What are the...
I don't know if I agree with this. What are the critria for testing a lens in a particular focal length given the use case for that focal length? You can list them. Most do. Then how important is...
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
06-06-2019
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25
Online Lens Reviews -- Why They're Usually Useless: Use Case and Weighting
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899
Posted By
NickTrop
I did an entire thread on ther Summar here many...
I did an entire thread on ther Summar here many moons ago ("Summar of Love"). That lens would get ravaged if judged by today's standards. But my it will render an image like no other under the right...
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
06-06-2019
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25
Online Lens Reviews -- Why They're Usually Useless: Use Case and Weighting
Views:
899
Posted By
NickTrop
I too like Ken's site. He's an actual...
I too like Ken's site. He's an actual photographer and nary an MTF chart to be found. He's one of the better ones. Perhaps I shouldn't have included him.
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
06-06-2019
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25
Online Lens Reviews -- Why They're Usually Useless: Use Case and Weighting
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899
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NickTrop
Yes. Me too.
Yes. Me too.
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
06-06-2019
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25
Online Lens Reviews -- Why They're Usually Useless: Use Case and Weighting
Views:
899
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NickTrop
Online Lens Reviews -- Why They're Usually Useless: Use Case and Weighting
Like most folks into photography I obsess on gear. I agonize over each purchase, even relatively small ones. I pour over all the review sites -- Rockwell, OpticalLimits!, DxO etc. and several...
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Photography General Interest
06-03-2019
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46
Your cheapest/most expensive combo
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2,579
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NickTrop
Cheapest: Nikon F75 + 28-80 3.3-5.6 G - around...
Cheapest: Nikon F75 + 28-80 3.3-5.6 G - around $40.
Most expensive: D600 + 85/1.8 G -- around $1,000
Both kits purchased used.
Forum:
Bill Pierce - Leica M photog and author
06-03-2019
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33
Drifter
Views:
1,439
Posted By
NickTrop
Does Lenny Kravitz preform a set at your house...
Does Lenny Kravitz preform a set at your house when you buy one?
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
05-26-2019
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55
I Am Going to the Grand Canyon Soon. What Two Lenses Should I Bring With?
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1,525
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NickTrop
I thought it was jaw dropping and spectacular....
I thought it was jaw dropping and spectacular. Reason I went -- I'm not the "most traveled" bloke out there. Mainly due to expense -- kids to raise, mortgages to pay, etc. So I asked some of my more...
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
05-26-2019
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55
I Am Going to the Grand Canyon Soon. What Two Lenses Should I Bring With?
Views:
1,525
Posted By
NickTrop
Tell you what the 17mm is good for -- video. You...
Tell you what the 17mm is good for -- video. You get that cool perspective shift effect. A bit sideshow mirror-y but I like it nonetheless. If just stills? I'd prioritize weight over all else....
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
05-26-2019
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55
I Am Going to the Grand Canyon Soon. What Two Lenses Should I Bring With?
Views:
1,525
Posted By
NickTrop
So I ended up bringing the Tokina 17-35/4 and the...
So I ended up bringing the Tokina 17-35/4 and the Nikon 50/1.4D. In the end? I don't think it would have mattered much what lens I brought. I brought the Tokina ultrawide zoom almost because I...
Forum:
Photography General Interest
05-20-2019
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93
male photographers talk about gear because they can't talk about emotions
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3,230
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Correct. Well stated. Even my wife agrees that...
Correct. Well stated. Even my wife agrees that men are under siege. This is another example. And this article is offensive and flat out stupid. She (we) is (are) concerned because we have a son. If...
Forum:
Leica Screw Mount Copies
05-19-2019
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124
Jupiter 3 or Jupiter 8?
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5,081
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Never had a Jupiter 8 or a Jupiter 3. Did have a...
Never had a Jupiter 8 or a Jupiter 3. Did have a Jupiter 9 for a spell. Smashing portrait lens. Didn't mind that delimiter ring -- thought it an interesting work-around. Sonnar design too! (Though I...
Forum:
Photography General Interest
05-17-2019
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123
Dismal Camera Industry Sales Numbers
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3,240
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-- I believe this (my) view is correct because it...
-- I believe this (my) view is correct because it inherently addresses the growth in photographic imaging in the Asian market. They use Smart phones like eveyone else.
-- Additionally, the "steep...
Forum:
Photography General Interest
05-17-2019
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123
Dismal Camera Industry Sales Numbers
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3,240
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The entire capitalist economy is based on...
The entire capitalist economy is based on continual growth, obviously unsustainable and inherently flawed. Rather than viewing this as a drastic drop in sales, I view this as the camera market...
Forum:
Photography General Interest
05-16-2019
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123
Dismal Camera Industry Sales Numbers
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3,240
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NickTrop
This reminds me of the record industry. Big boom...
This reminds me of the record industry. Big boom when there was the switch from vinyl to digital -- CDRs. Windfall times with people re-purchasing old dead catalog in a new physical format. Gotta...
Forum:
Photo Software
05-16-2019
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34
Adobe goes full evil
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1,264
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NickTrop
I use Capture NX-D. It's free. To me RAW is for...
I use Capture NX-D. It's free. To me RAW is for basic adjustments. I have to laugh when RAW shooters claim they "want complete control over their vision"... then slap on some preset to their capture.
Forum:
Photography General Interest
05-15-2019
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123
Dismal Camera Industry Sales Numbers
Views:
3,240
Posted By
NickTrop
1. The new cameras followed the trend of PCs. As...
1. The new cameras followed the trend of PCs. As faster processors and more RAM and larger HD became rapidly available, your PC was obsolete the moment it was purchased. New model, after new model,...
Forum:
Photo Software
05-15-2019
Replies:
34
Adobe goes full evil
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1,264
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I read briefly about this earlier. It likely has...
I read briefly about this earlier. It likely has to do with a legal squabble with a "third-party" probably Dolby.
"While Adobe won’t spill on which “third-party” might hold you liable for using old...
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
05-08-2019
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55
I Am Going to the Grand Canyon Soon. What Two Lenses Should I Bring With?
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1,525
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Bill -- thank you so much for your very kind and...
Bill -- thank you so much for your very kind and very generous offer! I'm afraid I'll have to decline because I know I'd be worried that something might happen to your loaner and I'd feel terrible...
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
05-08-2019
Replies:
55
I Am Going to the Grand Canyon Soon. What Two Lenses Should I Bring With?
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1,525
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Oh -- great pictures, Raid. But that goes w/o...
Oh -- great pictures, Raid. But that goes w/o saying. Also, loved the one Corran posted. And mbisc, and Swift1.
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
05-08-2019
Replies:
55
I Am Going to the Grand Canyon Soon. What Two Lenses Should I Bring With?
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1,525
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NickTrop
Okay -- so here's the list (since we're now on...
Okay -- so here's the list (since we're now on page two) along with the votes (some poetic license taken with some focal length recommendations:
1. Tokina 17-35 F4 ATX - 5
2. Sigma 24/2.8...
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
05-08-2019
Replies:
55
I Am Going to the Grand Canyon Soon. What Two Lenses Should I Bring With?
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1,525
Posted By
NickTrop
What?!?! Absolutely. Flying out on the 22nd! If...
What?!?! Absolutely. Flying out on the 22nd! If I didn't have such thick skin, I'd be a tad insulted, sir.
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
05-08-2019
Replies:
55
I Am Going to the Grand Canyon Soon. What Two Lenses Should I Bring With?
Views:
1,525
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NickTrop
Okay, read all suggestions. We can eliminate the...
Okay, read all suggestions. We can eliminate the 35/2, the 135/2.8, the 200/4.5 (which would actually be a dark horse consideration given its relatively small size and weight plus I just like the way...
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
05-07-2019
Replies:
55
I Am Going to the Grand Canyon Soon. What Two Lenses Should I Bring With?
Views:
1,525
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NickTrop
Awesome suggestions. I'm more confused than ever.
Awesome suggestions. I'm more confused than ever.
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
05-07-2019
Replies:
55
I Am Going to the Grand Canyon Soon. What Two Lenses Should I Bring With?
Views:
1,525
Posted By
NickTrop
The short tele options surprise me.
The short tele options surprise me.
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
05-07-2019
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55
I Am Going to the Grand Canyon Soon. What Two Lenses Should I Bring With?
Views:
1,525
Posted By
NickTrop
Huh. Interesting.
Huh. Interesting.
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
05-07-2019
Replies:
55
I Am Going to the Grand Canyon Soon. What Two Lenses Should I Bring With?
Views:
1,525
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I Am Going to the Grand Canyon Soon. What Two Lenses Should I Bring With?
Of this list of available lenses, for a visit for a few days to the Grand Canyon, if you could pick 2 (two) -- and only 2 (two), which two (2) would you choose for a full frame Nikon digital body?...
Forum:
Photography General Interest
05-03-2019
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30
Does excessive bokeh make your eyes (actually) hurt?
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910
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NickTrop
Razor thin depth of focus? It's a phase. They'll...
Razor thin depth of focus? It's a phase. They'll outgrow it eventually.
Forum:
Bill Pierce - Leica M photog and author
04-24-2019
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34
More money for groceries....
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1,546
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NickTrop
I still like a fast lens, though it is less...
I still like a fast lens, though it is less necessary in modern times. More apertures the better. But faster lenses are not terribly expensive if purchased (a) used and (b) outside the Leica system...
Forum:
Film / Developing / Chemistry
04-20-2019
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121
Increasing demand at professional labs: Detailed Numbers
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3,924
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Mailers -- high volume processing from properly...
Mailers -- high volume processing from properly maintained equipment, fresh chemicals, and properly trained technicians.
Forum:
Bill Pierce - Leica M photog and author
04-17-2019
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27
Disparity
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1,752
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As for the disparity of which you speak, I...
As for the disparity of which you speak, I believe Thorstein Veblen pert much nailed it back in the turn of the last century.
Forum:
Bill Pierce - Leica M photog and author
04-17-2019
Replies:
27
Disparity
Views:
1,752
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Mr. Pierce -- I used to think you were an...
Mr. Pierce -- I used to think you were an outstanding photographer. However, the recent revelation that you now shoot with a 50/3.5 Voigtlander Heliar VM has caused my great consternation. Great...
Forum:
Film / Developing / Chemistry
04-15-2019
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182
Fuji film stock coming to an end?
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7,032
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Panic = Click bait. Even with such things as film...
Panic = Click bait. Even with such things as film stock. No wonder the Russians were able to sway US elections and we're in the shape we're in.
Forum:
Leica General Discussion / News / Rumors
04-12-2019
Replies:
391
Sticky: Poll:
Why did you decide NOT to buy a digital Leica M?
Views:
66,560
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NickTrop
Leicas were and are simply too expensive. There...
Leicas were and are simply too expensive. There are simply much better options out there. In fact, in the case of their digital cameras, their sensors lag far behind Nikon and Sony. This is according...
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
04-11-2019
Replies:
141
The Pentax MX
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7,689
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NickTrop
I noticed a couple shooting film cameras in...
I noticed a couple shooting film cameras in Rittenhouse Square in Philly this past Sunday. Young couple. The woman was shooting a Leica M5 (big!) with a pre-ASP Cron and the guy was shooting this, a...
Forum:
Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book
04-05-2019
Replies:
264
Sticky:
Sad News--Roger Hicks
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20,863
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Roger -- on the off chance you are giving this...
Roger -- on the off chance you are giving this forum a glimpse, I am very, very saddened to learn of this. Thank you for the time, devotion, and sharing your knowledge. I always looked forward to...
Forum:
Optics Theory -
04-03-2019
Replies:
57
Poll:
What does ASPH mean to you?
Views:
2,998
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NickTrop
Optical engineers when designing a lens decide...
Optical engineers when designing a lens decide it's appropriate to include an aspherical element. I can care less about this as a consumer any more than an electronic device has this component or...
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
04-01-2019
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19
Your top 50mm combo (SLR/RF/Fixed)
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517
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Nikon 50/1.4 AF-D Nikon D600 Nikon N75 The Nikon...
Nikon 50/1.4 AF-D
Nikon D600
Nikon N75
The Nikon 50/1.4 AF-D transmits more light to the sensor than the Canon 50/1.2 per DXO's t-stop value rating (as I've mentioned before) and any other 50/1.4 I...
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
03-31-2019
Replies:
256
I am the new owner of a Nikon D700 DSLR
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6,016
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NickTrop
Great camera -- a DSLR classic. Enjoy. And enjoy...
Great camera -- a DSLR classic. Enjoy. And enjoy going down the Nikkor rabbit hole. I know I sure did.
Forum:
Photography General Interest
03-30-2019
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100
Harassed by security guard in mall..
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4,121
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NickTrop
All fair points I hadn't considered. In the case...
All fair points I hadn't considered. In the case of the hospital grounds, there was an area between two building that had a little outdoor waiting area with a bench. Wasn't in the hospital itself....
Forum:
Olympus RF
03-30-2019
Replies:
167
Olympus 35 RC photos
Views:
34,010
Posted By
NickTrop
Years ago the "RD" was the rage. The "RC" was the...
Years ago the "RD" was the rage. The "RC" was the poor man's RD. I somewhat recently looked at the price of them. It seems the RC has caught up if not surpassed the RD in cost.
Forum:
Photography General Interest
03-30-2019
Replies:
100
Harassed by security guard in mall..
Views:
4,121
Posted By
NickTrop
So many years ago I was taking a stroll with my...
So many years ago I was taking a stroll with my two nephews and son to a store to buy ice cream. A short-cut was to cut through this outdoor area of a nearby hospital that separated two of the...
Forum:
Photo Accessories / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc
03-29-2019
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104
Favorite camera strap?
Views:
10,865
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Campis. Chinese. Great leather strap. Not...
Campis.
Chinese. Great leather strap. Not priced stupid. 20 bucks. Well made. Only strap I'll ever purchase. I have a couple of them. ...
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
03-23-2019
Replies:
212
Are Later Film SLRs Now Overlooked?
Views:
8,370
Posted By
NickTrop
Why are modern SLRs better camera bodies than the...
Why are modern SLRs better camera bodies than the so-called classics?
One major reason is your classic manual focus camera is basically a shutter priority camera. You set the mechanical shutter...
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
03-23-2019
Replies:
212
Are Later Film SLRs Now Overlooked?
Views:
8,370
Posted By
NickTrop
1. If a camera has autofocus I use it, except in...
1. If a camera has autofocus I use it, except in instances where I can't. Then I manual focus, which is very rare. Your car doesn't need air conditioning. But it's sure nice to have. I can used auto...
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
03-23-2019
Replies:
212
Are Later Film SLRs Now Overlooked?
Views:
8,370
Posted By
NickTrop
No one else likes them for reasons that are...
No one else likes them for reasons that are totally irrational. No one "liked" the Yashica T4. You could have gotten then for peanuts -- until Terry Richardson started using them. Now they go for...
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
03-23-2019
Replies:
212
Are Later Film SLRs Now Overlooked?
Views:
8,370
Posted By
NickTrop
This I don't understand. What features does this...
This I don't understand. What features does this camera force you to use? If you want the manual experience, you can avoid these features be turning them off. Viola. A manual camera. I can turn this...
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
03-22-2019
Replies:
212
Are Later Film SLRs Now Overlooked?
Views:
8,370
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NickTrop
I am pointing out why this camera is overlooked...
I am pointing out why this camera is overlooked and a great value for "$10-25". I'm trying to convince no one. You, however, are "projecting".
There is nothing wrong with plastic. It's light and...
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
03-22-2019
Replies:
212
Are Later Film SLRs Now Overlooked?
Views:
8,370
Posted By
NickTrop
It's laughable. If I want a point-n-shoot? P...
It's laughable. If I want a point-n-shoot? P mode. If I want the manual experience? M mode and turn off auto focus. Drop it? Get wet? Electronics crap out? I'm out 10 bucks.
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
03-22-2019
Replies:
212
Are Later Film SLRs Now Overlooked?
Views:
8,370
Posted By
NickTrop
Okay -- just go my Nikon F75 in the mail...
Okay -- just go my Nikon F75 in the mail today:
$9.40 (Amazon "other sellers" -- don't overlook this when gear shopping)
$5.00 shipping
____________
$14.40
Playing around with it. Now -- I...
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
03-15-2019
Replies:
212
Are Later Film SLRs Now Overlooked?
Views:
8,370
Posted By
NickTrop
Exactly, Terry Richardson starts shooting one...
Exactly, Terry Richardson starts shooting one prices shoot to $300.
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
03-15-2019
Replies:
212
Are Later Film SLRs Now Overlooked?
Views:
8,370
Posted By
NickTrop
It seems to me -- as a guy who's been in/out of...
It seems to me -- as a guy who's been in/out of film photography for a long time since the advent of digital, that the used camera market has "trends". Rangefinders remain pretty consistant but...
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
03-15-2019
Replies:
212
Are Later Film SLRs Now Overlooked?
Views:
8,370
Posted By
NickTrop
Are Later Film SLRs Now Overlooked?
With film point-n-shooters (many of them) asking silly prices and which are quite old and more or less disposable consumer items. And with the ever-aging base 60's and 70's era rangefinders reaching...
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
02-23-2019
Replies:
163
Is There Really Such a Thing as a Pocketable Camera?
Views:
5,817
Posted By
NickTrop
Fair point. I'll permit you to say it :) Truth...
Fair point. I'll permit you to say it :) Truth be told, 1" sensor? I don't pay it much mind.
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
02-23-2019
Replies:
163
Is There Really Such a Thing as a Pocketable Camera?
Views:
5,817
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Do those things have a VF? Then I stand...
Do those things have a VF? Then I stand corrected.
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
02-23-2019
Replies:
163
Is There Really Such a Thing as a Pocketable Camera?
Views:
5,817
Posted By
NickTrop
Do you really have 19,000 posts? Wow.
Do you really have 19,000 posts? Wow.
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
02-23-2019
Replies:
163
Is There Really Such a Thing as a Pocketable Camera?
Views:
5,817
Posted By
NickTrop
What's that old adage? How do you upset people...
What's that old adage? How do you upset people online? Express an opinion and wait.
So. Here's my opinion expressed less - I dunno, comically? Sarcastically? There really are very few truly...
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
02-23-2019
Replies:
163
Is There Really Such a Thing as a Pocketable Camera?
Views:
5,817
Posted By
NickTrop
A 1/2 camera is something like the GR. No VF...
A 1/2 camera is something like the GR.
No VF (though you can purchase one for $250, about 1/2 the cost of the camera)
"Mirrorless" (i.e. no mirror, thus a lack of a feature positioned as "a...
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
02-22-2019
Replies:
163
Is There Really Such a Thing as a Pocketable Camera?
Views:
5,817
Posted By
NickTrop
Correct. AND thank you. Somebody gets it. My...
Correct. AND thank you. Somebody gets it. My faith in RFF is somewhat restored. That said, the GR everyone seems to love is the classic example of what I consider a 1/2-camera.
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
02-22-2019
Replies:
163
Is There Really Such a Thing as a Pocketable Camera?
Views:
5,817
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NickTrop
Disagree on all counts except last. As I said....
Disagree on all counts except last. As I said. Even IF the GR fits in your pocket, what's the point? Wrist straps suck. I agree on point three, but many people do feel funny neck wrist straps.
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
02-22-2019
Replies:
163
Is There Really Such a Thing as a Pocketable Camera?
Views:
5,817
Posted By
NickTrop
I have come to like point-n-shooters. They're...
I have come to like point-n-shooters. They're currently the only film cameras I shoot. But I'm very picky. Right now I shoot a Pentax PC35AF. Nothing wrong with program mode. Just point, shoot. The...
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
02-22-2019
Replies:
163
Is There Really Such a Thing as a Pocketable Camera?
Views:
5,817
Posted By
NickTrop
Oh -- c'mon. I've held the GR. Not doubting you...
Oh -- c'mon. I've held the GR. Not doubting you but that has to be (a) uncomforable. And (b) what's the point of having an "at the ready" camera that's supposed to be for "capturing the decisisve...
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
02-22-2019
Replies:
163
Is There Really Such a Thing as a Pocketable Camera?
Views:
5,817
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NickTrop
Is There Really Such a Thing as a Pocketable Camera?
Yes! The Olympus XA line! Maybe a couple digitals. But guess what? That's about it. (Yes -- I'm sure there were others maybe -- some Rollei or Minox that I'm sure RFF members will "testily" point...
Forum:
Leica M Lenses and Images
02-14-2019
Replies:
7
Difference between single scale and dual scale Summicron-M 50mm f2
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601
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NickTrop
Difference between single scale and dual scale...
Difference between single scale and dual scale Summicron-M 50mm f2
Difference = 1 scale
Forum:
Leica M10, 240 family, M-P, M60
02-11-2019
Replies:
28
M10-P ASC The wailing and gnashing of teeth begins again
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1,620
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NickTrop
Very strange product -- even as a collectors...
Very strange product -- even as a collectors edition. Its feature set looks like Leica was serious about positioning this camera with DPs to shoot video. However, no DP would ever use some in-camera...
Forum:
Photography General Interest
02-11-2019
Replies:
88
Travel camera advice
Views:
2,303
Posted By
NickTrop
I do not. My compact is the Pentax PC35AF,...
I do not. My compact is the Pentax PC35AF, however, and it's a very good camera. The Espio line was Pentax's top-of-the-line brand so I would imagine it's quite good.
Forum:
Photography General Interest
02-11-2019
Replies:
88
Travel camera advice
Views:
2,303
Posted By
NickTrop
For "very little money" (though I haven't checked...
For "very little money" (though I haven't checked prices) I'll be an outlier and suggest an early super zoom with IS. I would suggest an old Panasonic Lumix FZ-X with "Leica" (branded, designed......
Forum:
Point-N-Shoot 35mm Cameras
02-09-2019
Replies:
11
My Favorite Film Street Shooter -- the modded Pentax PC35AF
Views:
1,147
Posted By
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Excellent info. Thanks, Phil. If my shutter...
Excellent info. Thanks, Phil. If my shutter release jams, I'll know who to text. You're a better man than I Gunga Din, for venturing to fix these bad boys. But it's great someone out there can keep...
Forum:
Point-N-Shoot 35mm Cameras
02-09-2019
Replies:
11
My Favorite Film Street Shooter -- the modded Pentax PC35AF
Views:
1,147
Posted By
NickTrop
Yes. Pentax was one of the greats. Sad to see...
Yes. Pentax was one of the greats. Sad to see they're "almost" gone despite a purportedly great DSLR. While the Espios were Pentax's higher end PnS and were rather pricey in their day, the motors,...
Forum:
Point-N-Shoot 35mm Cameras
02-09-2019
Replies:
11
My Favorite Film Street Shooter -- the modded Pentax PC35AF
Views:
1,147
Posted By
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Also, for street shooting I will take this camera...
Also, for street shooting I will take this camera over an old antiquated Barnack any time unless it has a fine Leica lens attached. If it's some FSU lens? I'm taking this Pentax. It's just a better...
Forum:
Point-N-Shoot 35mm Cameras
02-09-2019
Replies:
11
My Favorite Film Street Shooter -- the modded Pentax PC35AF
Views:
1,147
Posted By
NickTrop
The Above Comments -- response. 1. I couldn't...
The Above Comments -- response.
1. I couldn't find the PnS section and (in fact) forgot there was one, so I put it here. Mods may, of course, adjust accordingly. Be my guest.
2. No. The lens...
Forum:
Point-N-Shoot 35mm Cameras
02-09-2019
Replies:
11
My Favorite Film Street Shooter -- the modded Pentax PC35AF
Views:
1,147
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My Favorite Film Street Shooter -- the modded Pentax PC35AF
Of all the film cameras I've used for so-called "street shooting" over the years (many -- Konica Auto S3, Yashica CC, Oly XA, Yashica T3, a FSU something or other with attached Summar, a few Ricoh...
Forum:
Point-N-Shoot 35mm Cameras
02-07-2019
Replies:
20
Pentax zoom90WR - wowza!
Views:
921
Posted By
NickTrop
Huss -- I read that thread and looked at some on...
Huss -- I read that thread and looked at some on eBay. I never got results like you posted on any point-n-shooter I ever owned. The only deals now really are the zooms -- or some models that fall...
Forum:
Point-N-Shoot 35mm Cameras
02-07-2019
Replies:
20
Pentax zoom90WR - wowza!
Views:
921
Posted By
NickTrop
Thanks, David. I actually do have a Konica 35MF...
Thanks, David. I actually do have a Konica 35MF coming in the mail I ordered a week ago! I have to stay away from these things... The tend to "accumulate". :)
Forum:
Point-N-Shoot 35mm Cameras
02-07-2019
Replies:
20
Pentax zoom90WR - wowza!
Views:
921
Posted By
NickTrop
I'm always on the look out for a good undervalued...
I'm always on the look out for a good undervalued P&S. Have you seen the prices for these lately? Especially the ones getting some internet press? (The Yashica T's, that Minolta the lomographers...
Forum:
Point-N-Shoot 35mm Cameras
01-30-2019
Replies:
5
Konica C35 MF
Views:
5,436
Posted By
NickTrop
Just bought one -- 11 bucks. Figured a 38/2.8...
Just bought one -- 11 bucks. Figured a 38/2.8 Hexanon can't be all bad. Actually, took a look at some photos on Flickr and they seemed to be a cut above.
By the way, MF = multi function.
Forum:
Photography General Interest
01-28-2019
Replies:
132
Canon: They see a grim future for digital camera market
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3,420
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NickTrop
Canon and their shareholder's concerns. I'm a...
Canon and their shareholder's concerns. I'm a consumer.
Forum:
Point-N-Shoot 35mm Cameras
01-23-2019
Replies:
124
Newbie looking for a (relatively) affordable and durable point & shoot with decent IQ
Views:
3,448
Posted By
NickTrop
Cheap? Available? Konica C35 AF or C35 AF2 (same...
Cheap? Available? Konica C35 AF or C35 AF2 (same camera). Again. Here's what I like about this camera. I've had 3 point-n-shooters over the years where the advance motors died. I'd avoid,...
Forum:
Point-N-Shoot 35mm Cameras
01-22-2019
Replies:
102
What is your P&S of choice? Film
Views:
4,044
Posted By
NickTrop
Did I mention of all the point-n-shoots to get,...
Did I mention of all the point-n-shoots to get, The Pentax PC35AF is... hands down, bar none, THE one? Again -- the NON-M version of the camera only!
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Point-N-Shoot 35mm Cameras
01-22-2019
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102
What is your P&S of choice? Film
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4,044
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Of the pure point-n-shooters I had (not counting...
Of the pure point-n-shooters I had (not counting the Olympus XA, which is a rangefinder), and I've had my share -- went through another "phase" donchya know -- the Ricoh FFs, Nikon L35AF, Yashica...
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SLRs - the unRF
01-22-2019
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393
The Takumar Lenses
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22,945
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NickTrop
Much is made of W. Edwards Demming (and other...
Much is made of W. Edwards Demming (and other Americans) contribution to quality assurance and the improvements made in manufacturing in this regard in post-war Japan. (It's an interesting read if...
Forum:
Bill Pierce - Leica M photog and author
01-17-2019
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63
Phenomenon
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2,145
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NickTrop
Bill -- you didn't mention image stabilization....
Bill -- you didn't mention image stabilization. Tripods are arguably unnecessary. I ditched small format digital for two reasons:
1. Size of the image plane. More gradation of in focus/out-of-focus...
Forum:
Film / Developing / Chemistry
01-06-2019
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41
finest grain B&W film?
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2,120
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NickTrop
Kodak BW400CN. Does that count? (It's my favorite...
Kodak BW400CN. Does that count? (It's my favorite BW stock. Sadly-- RIP).
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
01-04-2019
Replies:
41
Is it worth keeping Non-Ai Nikon lenses unmolested?
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1,495
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NickTrop
I agree. Whenever I'm on the auction site I look...
I agree. Whenever I'm on the auction site I look for AI or AI'd versions of a Nikkor AI ones are harder to find and higher priced. I have no interest in non-AI versions.
Forum:
Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views
01-04-2019
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16
Road to Freedom: a photo documentary about slavery
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601
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NickTrop
Great photos and an interesting and (unique to...
Great photos and an interesting and (unique to me) concept. Undecided if it "works" or not but I bet it would help sell some prints.
Forum:
Film / Developing / Chemistry
01-03-2019
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119
Poll:
Most Commonly Used B&W Film Developer
Views:
12,397
Posted By
NickTrop
+1. You can take D-76 on a plane. Can't take...
+1. You can take D-76 on a plane. Can't take HC-110. Tri-X and D-76, classic combo. Really, D-76 and anything. I really didn't see an improvement using any other developer. But you fool around with...
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
12-28-2018
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256
I am the new owner of a Nikon D700 DSLR
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6,016
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NickTrop
Sounds cool. One of the lenses that I am planning...
Sounds cool. One of the lenses that I am planning to put up for sale here on RFF (just have been too busy -- uh, okay, lazy...) is a Helios 44, 58/f2.0. This lens was known for swirly bokeh. I bought...
Forum:
Film / Developing / Chemistry
12-27-2018
Replies:
49
Merry Christmas, RIP Acros
Views:
2,496
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NickTrop
When I shot/developed/printed b/w, I bought a...
When I shot/developed/printed b/w, I bought a bunch of Acros. Kinda liked it at first because it had "a look" but it always seemed underexposed or dull or "something". Blamed myself, thought it was...
Forum:
W/NW Words no Words.
12-25-2018
Replies:
772
The Beach
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179,431
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NickTrop
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SLRs - the unRF
12-24-2018
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256
I am the new owner of a Nikon D700 DSLR
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6,016
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NickTrop
This is because Nikon is a high quality volume...
This is because Nikon is a high quality volume producer. Can't (or won't) pay Leica prices? Nikon. Nikon has produced high-quality glass for decades and because of (until recently with their "Z"...
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
12-23-2018
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13
How to Make Your Cheap Lens Look Like a Cron in Photoshop
Views:
797
Posted By
NickTrop
Also. One last thing. If you use the Nik...
Also. One last thing. If you use the Nik Collection free Google version as a Photoshop plug-in (and I consider this a "must" personally) it has a pretty severe bug in some versions of Windows...
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
12-23-2018
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13
How to Make Your Cheap Lens Look Like a Cron in Photoshop
Views:
797
Posted By
NickTrop
Sure. You can do that. But the above procedure...
Sure. You can do that. But the above procedure only looks complicated. And if you save it as an "action" it take but a second.
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
12-23-2018
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13
How to Make Your Cheap Lens Look Like a Cron in Photoshop
Views:
797
Posted By
NickTrop
Uggh. I'm so sorry. I corrected it in the main...
Uggh. I'm so sorry. I corrected it in the main post if anyone wants to try this. It's under Image > Adjustments > Levels. I will also PM you. Let me know what you think. Thanks and my apologies.
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
12-23-2018
Replies:
13
How to Make Your Cheap Lens Look Like a Cron in Photoshop
Views:
797
Posted By
NickTrop
Yes, yes, you're right. Typo (seem to be doing...
Yes, yes, you're right. Typo (seem to be doing those more and more in my old age...) F4. It's the 70-210 F4-5.6 AF-D. This is why I'm on team Nikon. Where, where can you find a lens like this for...
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
12-22-2018
Replies:
13
How to Make Your Cheap Lens Look Like a Cron in Photoshop
Views:
797
Posted By
NickTrop
The above Photoshop "recommendations" simply...
The above Photoshop "recommendations" simply reduces contrast (a good bit) while increasing color saturation but using Lab mode does this without color shift -- it just looks better. Leica-like I...
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
12-22-2018
Replies:
13
How to Make Your Cheap Lens Look Like a Cron in Photoshop
Views:
797
Posted By
NickTrop
For more fun... If you have the NIK plug-in...
For more fun...
If you have the NIK plug-in installed (The Google version is still available for free). Go into Color FX Pro after you're back in RGB mode and add "detail extractor". Move the...
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
12-22-2018
Replies:
13
How to Make Your Cheap Lens Look Like a Cron in Photoshop
Views:
797
Posted By
NickTrop
How to Make Your Cheap Lens Look Like a Cron in Photoshop
Don't worry about the theory behind this. Just do it.
Step 1 (assuming you've got a pic loaded in Photoshop) Levels > Autolevels (Shriek!)
Step 2 Image > Mode > Lab Colors
Step 3 Image >...
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
12-21-2018
Replies:
74
The Problem with Modern Photographers -- And Your Problem Probably Too (I'm Guessing)
Views:
2,473
Posted By
NickTrop
Exactly. Someone "gets it". Thank...
Exactly.
Someone "gets it". Thank you.
Forum:
Photography General Interest
12-21-2018
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60
Fast wides in the digital age?
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1,631
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NickTrop
I don't. And in those times I use a lens with a...
I don't. And in those times I use a lens with a different focal length. A 50? An 85? A 135? Heck -- even a 35. But when I do want everything in focus all the time, and I want to fit everything in...
Forum:
Photography General Interest
12-21-2018
Replies:
60
Fast wides in the digital age?
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1,631
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NickTrop
Actually, know what you really want with a WA...
Actually, know what you really want with a WA lens? NO bokeh! Ever!
Forum:
Photography General Interest
12-21-2018
Replies:
60
Fast wides in the digital age?
Views:
1,631
Posted By
NickTrop
Still? (This unnecessary sentence is being...
Still?
(This unnecessary sentence is being inserted to fulfill RFF's silly 10 character minimum message requirement.)
Forum:
Photography General Interest
12-21-2018
Replies:
60
Fast wides in the digital age?
Views:
1,631
Posted By
NickTrop
Why would you seek out a wide angle lens for its...
Why would you seek out a wide angle lens for its "bokeh characteristics"? Bokeh is as much (actually more) of a characteristic of focal length (tele) and distance to subject than wideness of...
Forum:
Photography General Interest
12-21-2018
Replies:
60
Fast wides in the digital age?
Views:
1,631
Posted By
NickTrop
When I read the title of this thread, I rolled my...
When I read the title of this thread, I rolled my eyes thinking it was a request for recommendations for "fast wide primes". Uggh. Then I read the OP's comment above and said, "attaboy".
There was...
Forum:
Cameras in the Movies / TV / Media
12-20-2018
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6
New film that's shot with a medium format Rental ARRI Alexi 65 movie camera
Views:
856
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NickTrop
The film is sumptuous and lensed by the director...
The film is sumptuous and lensed by the director who did double duty. However, it's kinds cheating since looking at the specs the base ISO is an incredible 800 with this camera and has a remarkable...
Forum:
Cameras in the Movies / TV / Media
12-20-2018
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6
New film that's shot with a medium format Rental ARRI Alexi 65 movie camera
Views:
856
Posted By
NickTrop
Wow. Thanks. I know what I'm doing tonight. It's...
Wow. Thanks. I know what I'm doing tonight. It's on Netflix.
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
12-20-2018
Replies:
74
The Problem with Modern Photographers -- And Your Problem Probably Too (I'm Guessing)
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2,473
Posted By
NickTrop
Roger! How ya doin' pal???? Hope you been well....
Roger! How ya doin' pal???? Hope you been well. Nothing worse than being curdled :( Oh well, Ill keep your advice in mind next time I set up another false dichotomy.
N
[Edit -- right after I...
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
12-19-2018
Replies:
74
The Problem with Modern Photographers -- And Your Problem Probably Too (I'm Guessing)
Views:
2,473
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NickTrop
Perfect. I got nothing.
Perfect. I got nothing.
Forum:
Film / Developing / Chemistry
12-19-2018
Replies:
119
Poll:
Most Commonly Used B&W Film Developer
Views:
12,397
Posted By
NickTrop
Back when I was big into b/w film I tried a bunch...
Back when I was big into b/w film I tried a bunch -- DD-X, Rodinal, Diafine, HC-110 (maybe XTOL too) but always came back to D-76. I got the most consistent results with it, negs always looked good,...
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
12-19-2018
Replies:
74
The Problem with Modern Photographers -- And Your Problem Probably Too (I'm Guessing)
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2,473
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NickTrop
Glad to hear you're getting on just fine. Good t'...
Glad to hear you're getting on just fine. Good t' know.
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
12-19-2018
Replies:
74
The Problem with Modern Photographers -- And Your Problem Probably Too (I'm Guessing)
Views:
2,473
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NickTrop
Yes. Product of a catholic grade school too. And...
Yes. Product of a catholic grade school too. And HS. They graduate heathen atheists donchya know. And, yes, those el cheapo unlabled off-brand crayons did pose some problems.
Glad to see I wasn't...
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
12-19-2018
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74
The Problem with Modern Photographers -- And Your Problem Probably Too (I'm Guessing)
Views:
2,473
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NickTrop
Too rich for my blood (and wallet). 10'll do me....
Too rich for my blood (and wallet). 10'll do me. (Literally and figuratively). Actually the Mrs. will "slightly" give me a little guff over the cost of the stuff. But I advise her that that 5th of...
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
12-19-2018
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74
The Problem with Modern Photographers -- And Your Problem Probably Too (I'm Guessing)
Views:
2,473
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NickTrop
I didn't even read the whole damned thing, and I...
I didn't even read the whole damned thing, and I typed it!
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
12-19-2018
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74
The Problem with Modern Photographers -- And Your Problem Probably Too (I'm Guessing)
Views:
2,473
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NickTrop
Wow. Great to have an uncle like that in the...
Wow. Great to have an uncle like that in the family.
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
12-19-2018
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74
The Problem with Modern Photographers -- And Your Problem Probably Too (I'm Guessing)
Views:
2,473
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NickTrop
A great one. I'm a Laphroaig guy. Laphroaig 10,...
A great one. I'm a Laphroaig guy. Laphroaig 10, specifically, only because in my parts -- PA, we still have archaic "state stores". However, for whatever reason (probably because PA is a big buyer)...
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
12-19-2018
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74
The Problem with Modern Photographers -- And Your Problem Probably Too (I'm Guessing)
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2,473
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NickTrop
Nice shot! And thank you. (Not everyone gets my...
Nice shot! And thank you. (Not everyone gets my sense of humor around these parts...)
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
12-19-2018
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74
The Problem with Modern Photographers -- And Your Problem Probably Too (I'm Guessing)
Views:
2,473
Posted By
NickTrop
I've grown even pickier in my old age. Give me a...
I've grown even pickier in my old age. Give me a peaty Islay. You may keep your fruity Speysides. (Well, not really "keep" them. I'll "settle" for them in a pinch.)
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
12-19-2018
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74
The Problem with Modern Photographers -- And Your Problem Probably Too (I'm Guessing)
Views:
2,473
Posted By
NickTrop
I don't think color blindness is a big deal. I've...
I don't think color blindness is a big deal. I've obviously been this way since birth. Funny story. I have a hard time between olive greens and browns. My first car was a green '69 Impala my dad...
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
12-19-2018
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74
The Problem with Modern Photographers -- And Your Problem Probably Too (I'm Guessing)
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2,473
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NickTrop
2a. -- So, as I said, he outsourced his printing....
2a. -- So, as I said, he outsourced his printing. No?
2b. See qoute/link below. I tried to find a source that cited how many shots HBC took on any give day and could not. That's the best I can do....
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Rangefinder Photography Discussion
12-19-2018
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74
The Problem with Modern Photographers -- And Your Problem Probably Too (I'm Guessing)
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2,473
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NickTrop
Not saying you can't. Just suggesting you...
Not saying you can't. Just suggesting you shouldn't do it in a particular way.
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
12-19-2018
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74
The Problem with Modern Photographers -- And Your Problem Probably Too (I'm Guessing)
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2,473
Posted By
NickTrop
Yay! Someone who's intellectually honest!
Yay! Someone who's intellectually honest!
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
12-19-2018
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74
The Problem with Modern Photographers -- And Your Problem Probably Too (I'm Guessing)
Views:
2,473
Posted By
NickTrop
You too? I laughingly say I'm the only color...
You too? I laughingly say I'm the only color blind person who's also left-handed,with kids who are third generation full-blooded Italians living in America.
I'm color blind bad. There are those...
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
12-19-2018
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74
The Problem with Modern Photographers -- And Your Problem Probably Too (I'm Guessing)
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2,473
Posted By
NickTrop
The Problem with Modern Photographers -- And Your Problem Probably Too (I'm Guessing)
Quick!
Name two famous photographers everyone -- even your granny, knows! The Beatles and The Stones of photography! That would be:
1. Ansel Adams
2. Henri Cartier-Bresson
(Who said Salgado? ...
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SLRs - the unRF
12-17-2018
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256
I am the new owner of a Nikon D700 DSLR
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6,016
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NickTrop
Yes. You can't beat full-frame. Period. Dynamic...
Yes. You can't beat full-frame. Period. Dynamic range, low noise levels, but most important to me is the image plane size so your photos don't look like they were take with a cell phone and have a...
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
12-16-2018
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256
I am the new owner of a Nikon D700 DSLR
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6,016
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NickTrop
Here is what I'd recommend: Ultra Wide Zoom 1....
Here is what I'd recommend:
Ultra Wide Zoom
1. Tokina 17-35 f4 Pro ATX. If you want an ultrawide this is a middle of the pack lens not a world beater. What sets it apart is its price. A competent...
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Photo Accessories / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc
11-29-2018
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42
Chinese Accessories vs. Respected Manufacturers
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1,779
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NickTrop
Youngnuo flashes -- not a problem. Own three...
Youngnuo flashes -- not a problem. Own three 685's which are amazing. Yongnuo transceiver for off-camera-flash. Excellent. $38. My favorite is a black leather camera strap from Canpis for around...
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Point-N-Shoot 35mm Cameras
11-22-2018
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102
What is your P&S of choice? Film
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4,044
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NickTrop
I enjoyed the following point-n-shooters:...
I enjoyed the following point-n-shooters:
Yashica T3
Minolta Hi Matic AF2
Olympus XA (though that's a rangefinder)
Ricoh FF90
and last but not least... the
Nikon L35AF.
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Rangefinder Photography Discussion
11-17-2018
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112
What's the appeal of new mirrorless cameras?
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3,109
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NickTrop
I dunno. It's a rather standard feature and has...
I dunno. It's a rather standard feature and has been for some time. Kid's birthday party blowing out candles? Times where the subject is moving in the frame? Sports? Lowlight/low shutter speed in...
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Rangefinder Photography Discussion
11-16-2018
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112
What's the appeal of new mirrorless cameras?
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3,109
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NickTrop
I've shot film for five decades. I accept that...
I've shot film for five decades. I accept that these technologies are different and the bar has been raised in terms of "stopages" to tend to your gear and what digital has to offer over film. Just...
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
11-16-2018
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112
What's the appeal of new mirrorless cameras?
Views:
3,109
Posted By
NickTrop
Well then good. Mirrorless is for you. The Nikon...
Well then good. Mirrorless is for you. The Nikon D750 has a battery life rating of 1230 shots. The Nikon Z6 has a rating of 310 shots. That's about a 4X increase in battery life in favor of the...
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
11-16-2018
Replies:
112
What's the appeal of new mirrorless cameras?
Views:
3,109
Posted By
NickTrop
Weddings or -any- situation where you're taking a...
Weddings or -any- situation where you're taking a lot of shots. Any event, I'd argue. You never use bust mode? You should. Burst mode will deplete batteries. 310 shots on a charge is not a lot....
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Rangefinder Photography Discussion
11-16-2018
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112
What's the appeal of new mirrorless cameras?
Views:
3,109
Posted By
NickTrop
Oh -- I totally get the battery life thing. Ever...
Oh -- I totally get the battery life thing. Ever shoot a wedding? You will easily hit the battery limit then have to swap out. Not something I'd want to worry about. To me the posted limits are...
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
11-15-2018
Replies:
112
What's the appeal of new mirrorless cameras?
Views:
3,109
Posted By
NickTrop
Surprised no one mentioned video as an advantage...
Surprised no one mentioned video as an advantage of mirrorless. Mirrorless use phase detection vs contrast AF for most DSLRs. DSLRs have better battery life. There are advantages to EVF as...
Forum:
Photography General Interest
10-08-2018
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275
No, No, No! Your Gear is ALL Wrong!
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10,836
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NickTrop
^ Favorite contributor on RFF! Always a pleasure...
^
Favorite contributor on RFF! Always a pleasure to read his posts. Hey Mr Hicks!
Forum:
Photography General Interest
10-02-2018
Replies:
55
Who is your trusted (youtube) camera reviewer
Views:
1,969
Posted By
NickTrop
+1 plus, unlike The Angry Photography, he...
+1 plus, unlike The Angry Photography, he actually gets off his arse and takes pictures. TAP is also biased, imo. I used to watch his videos but grew tired of him.
Forum:
Photography General Interest
09-30-2018
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72
Regret purchasing?
Views:
2,696
Posted By
NickTrop
I'd have to say the Olympus XZ-2. I had the XZ-1,...
I'd have to say the Olympus XZ-2. I had the XZ-1, which I think is a nice little "take anywhere" camera with a crackin' little zoom lens. I heard the XZ-2 was better and had an articulated screen. I...
Forum:
Optics Theory -
09-25-2018
Replies:
51
Would somebody please explain once and for all...
Views:
3,114
Posted By
NickTrop
Answers mostly what I expected and not what I'm...
Answers mostly what I expected and not what I'm looking for. Perhaps I wasn't clear, so let me give an example:
Classic Leica 50/2 Summicron. It's a 7 element 5 group design. Nothing fancy...
Forum:
Optics Theory -
09-24-2018
Replies:
51
Would somebody please explain once and for all...
Views:
3,114
Posted By
NickTrop
Would somebody please explain once and for all...
... what makes a lens "classic", "special" etc? I'm specifically referring to primes and I'm also specifically referring to optics. Obviously, there is variance in build quality as it pertains to...
Forum:
Voigtlander Lenses and Images
09-14-2018
Replies:
123
Sticky:
New Leica M Nokton 50mm F1.2
Views:
21,020
Posted By
NickTrop
Not for me. I'm fussy. 50 = 1.4. Not 1.2 (not...
Not for me. I'm fussy. 50 = 1.4. Not 1.2 (not worth the cost bump), not 1.8 or slower. 1.4 = Goldilocks zone for a 50 imo. That said, I'm sure this lens is a little gem.
Forum:
Digital Compacts
09-11-2018
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16
Cheap Compact digital?
Views:
1,184
Posted By
NickTrop
Olympus XZ-1 (I prefer to the allegedly better...
Olympus XZ-1 (I prefer to the allegedly better XZ-2. Had both. I still say CCD has better output which the XZ-1 has, the 2 switched to CMOS. "Slightly" better in low light but lacks the pop of the...
Forum:
Photography General Interest
09-11-2018
Replies:
91
Is anyone jaded by new camera releases?
Views:
3,029
Posted By
NickTrop
Cameras are like PCs in the 90's. Wow -- did you...
Cameras are like PCs in the 90's. Wow -- did you see the clock speed of that new AT PC? And it can have 512 KB of ram! And a 100 MB hard drive! The the bus speed is xxx mbps! It has a 56k built-in...
Forum:
Yashica RF
09-10-2018
Replies:
7
I now have three Electro 35GSN's
Views:
722
Posted By
NickTrop
I had this addiction once. I am now GSN free.
I had this addiction once. I am now GSN free.
Forum:
Photography General Interest
09-10-2018
Replies:
18
Another Selfie Death
Views:
731
Posted By
NickTrop
Very tragic. A sad waste of a young life.
Very tragic. A sad waste of a young life.
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