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Posted By stompyq

So you think this is ok? This is a very...

So you think this is ok? This is a very enlightening thread Cal. Better be careful. One day you just might get caught

Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion

02-16-2018

Replies: 75

Views: 1,802

Posted By stompyq

It might help if you read what I wrote. Unlike...

It might help if you read what I wrote. Unlike you, I wasn't personally attacking you. I really don't care. I presented my point of view.

Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion

02-16-2018

Replies: 75

Views: 1,802

Posted By stompyq

I think you are taking things a little too far. I...

I think you are taking things a little too far. I don't understand how this is any different from me being allowed to sue my landlord if I painted the walls of my apartment and he whitewahsed them....

Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion

02-16-2018

Replies: 75

Views: 1,802

Posted By stompyq

:D:cool::D

:D:cool::D

Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion

02-16-2018

Replies: 75

Views: 1,802

Posted By stompyq

I think the permit issue is another matter. The...

I think the permit issue is another matter. The defacing of art? It's on his building. It's graffiti. If he violated city ordinance rules then he should be made to pay the city. Paying the artists...

Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion

02-15-2018

Replies: 75

Views: 1,802

Posted By stompyq

Then it's completely ridiculous. If the law is...

Then it's completely ridiculous. If the law is interpreted in that way for this specific instance, no one would ever allow anything remotely similar to occur. Ever again. I'm siding with the...

Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion

02-15-2018

Replies: 75

Views: 1,802

Posted By stompyq

I really don't think those artists have any legal...

I really don't think those artists have any legal right to sue the owner. If that were true then banksy could probably sue most of the buildings in NYC. It's just a permit violation. The city will...

Forum: Image Processing: Darkroom / Lightroom / Film

02-06-2018

Replies: 17

Color film recommendations for winter

Views: 3,004

Posted By stompyq

Umm Ektar 100? Portra 400? What more do you want?

Umm Ektar 100? Portra 400? What more do you want?

Forum: Leica General Discussion / News / Rumors

01-26-2018

Replies: 11

Need a new 35mm lens

Views: 1,441

Posted By stompyq

Canon 35mm f2 LTM Voigtlander 35mm 1.2 Both...

Canon 35mm f2 LTM
Voigtlander 35mm 1.2

Both should be different from the zeiss. Curious why you didn't like the images?

Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry

01-25-2018

Replies: 26

Looking for big grain

Views: 1,294

Posted By stompyq

Try orwo 400 and rodinal. All you'll see is grain

Try orwo 400 and rodinal. All you'll see is grain

Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry

01-24-2018

Replies: 71

Any views on Kentmere film?

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Posted By stompyq

True. I guess I lumped in 400 with the 100 since...

True. I guess I lumped in 400 with the 100 since they are both by kentmere. I will try the 400 emulsion and see how it compares to TriX+diafine.

Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry

01-24-2018

Replies: 71

Any views on Kentmere film?

Views: 11,140

Posted By stompyq

Hmm. Thats strange. I tried Kentmere 100 with...

Hmm. Thats strange. I tried Kentmere 100 with Diafine and it was terrible. Worst combination of film+developer I've tried (this includes orwo 100 + rodinal)

Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry

01-23-2018

Replies: 59

Pan F & Rodinol...no thanks

Views: 3,297

Posted By stompyq

PanF is awesome with Diafine. I've found that...

PanF is awesome with Diafine. I've found that ilford films don't play as nice with it as the others. PanF though is really nice

Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry

01-23-2018

Replies: 59

Pan F & Rodinol...no thanks

Views: 3,297

Posted By stompyq

Scanning. I haven't wet printed in almost 15 years

Scanning. I haven't wet printed in almost 15 years

Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry

01-23-2018

Replies: 59

Pan F & Rodinol...no thanks

Views: 3,297

Posted By stompyq

Ahh the joys of crappinol. Don't waste time with...

Ahh the joys of crappinol. Don't waste time with that junk. The only reason to use it is if you want golf ball sized grain

Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing

01-18-2018

Replies: 3

Pyro developers and scanning

Views: 1,029

Posted By stompyq

Pyro developers and scanning

I'm interested in using pyro based developers (ABC, PMK etc). Do any of the advantages/disadvantages of these developers carry over to a hybrid/scanning based workflow as opposed to a wet print...

Forum: Bill Pierce - Leica M photog and author

01-17-2018

Replies: 22

A better job

Views: 1,914

Posted By stompyq

I gave up on LR halfway through 2017 when I...

I gave up on LR halfway through 2017 when I bought a Fuji X100F. The old standalone LR 5 I was using wouldn't process the Fuji RAW files and I was forced to either abandon LR or buy that stupid...

Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion

01-16-2018

Replies: 63

It looks like I might need another film RF...

Views: 3,340

Posted By stompyq

Why not buy a Sony A7/A7r/A7s and adapters for...

Why not buy a Sony A7/A7r/A7s and adapters for your existing lenses

Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion

01-11-2018

Replies: 63

It looks like I might need another film RF...

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Posted By stompyq

I like my M4 with 35mm lenses

I like my M4 with 35mm lenses

Forum: Leica General Discussion / News / Rumors

01-08-2018

Replies: 51

Help! Which Leica to keep? Please help me decide.

Views: 2,698

Posted By stompyq

Keep the M6. Sell everything else. Especially...

Keep the M6. Sell everything else. Especially those two dinosaurs (the M8 and M9). Go out and try/rent any of the top FF digitals from nikon/canon/fuji/sony. Then decide if you would buy a M10. But...

Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views

01-07-2018

Replies: 28

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Views: 1,607

Posted By stompyq

you're doing the adjustments in prophoto or adobe...

you're doing the adjustments in prophoto or adobe RGB color space and not converting to sRGB for jpg's for posting

Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion

01-03-2018

Replies: 49

Ouch, KEH

Views: 2,879

Posted By stompyq

You think thats bad? The B and H used department...

You think thats bad? The B and H used department valued my Rolleiflex 2.8E Planar at $120!

Forum: RFF Polls

01-03-2018

Replies: 610

Poll: What was your very own first camera?

Views: 111,980

Posted By stompyq

Yashica FR was gifted to me when I was a kid....

Yashica FR was gifted to me when I was a kid. First camera I bought with my own money? Canon powershot S60

Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry

01-03-2018

Replies: 48

XRAY: What is the truth? Does it affect the films?

Views: 3,080

Posted By stompyq

Sounds like bad scans rather than fogged film.

Sounds like bad scans rather than fogged film.

Forum: Fuji X-100 Series

01-03-2018

Replies: 176

Disappointing Encounter With The X100F

Views: 12,649

Posted By stompyq

You liked the original X100 and not the X100F?? I...

You liked the original X100 and not the X100F?? I had the original X100 and tried John's X100T before buying a X100F. Every single thing that annoyed me about the original camera has been resolved in...

Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software

12-21-2017

Replies: 20

Nikon 8000ED comparability problem, it's serious !!

Views: 1,576

Posted By stompyq

Seriously? Just buy a 300W PSU and a cheap video...

Seriously? Just buy a 300W PSU and a cheap video card. You'll be out $60-100 total. Why buy a new computer (and a Dell at that!)

Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing

12-12-2017

Replies: 8

Ilford Pan F Image Keeping

Views: 1,407

Posted By stompyq

I've had exposed and unprocessed PanF+ in my...

I've had exposed and unprocessed PanF+ in my refrigerator going back to June of this year. Processed a roll yesterday and didn't see any ill effects. These were street stuff though. Not landscapes....

Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex

12-12-2017

Replies: 22

Tested a 3.5f and a 2.8GX today

Views: 1,661

Posted By stompyq

Actually asking both. Right now the only repair...

Actually asking both. Right now the only repair person that consistently comes up is Fleenor. Any other person is almost sub-par compared to him, which I think is a ridiculous assumption. I would...

Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex

12-12-2017

Replies: 22

Tested a 3.5f and a 2.8GX today

Views: 1,661

Posted By stompyq

Who CLA'd it?

Who CLA'd it?

Forum: Repair / Camera Care

11-27-2017

Replies: 22

Rollei 3.5F repair?

Views: 1,826

Posted By stompyq

Have you used him? I just spoke with him and his...

Have you used him? I just spoke with him and his repair estimate was under 200! They are also in VA so much more convenient that shipping cross country

Forum: Repair / Camera Care

11-27-2017

Replies: 22

Rollei 3.5F repair?

Views: 1,826

Posted By stompyq

Maybe I will email/call him directly and ask....

Maybe I will email/call him directly and ask. He's a fantastic guy to talk to and I wish it was only 400. Was completely willing to spend that price on the repair. I almost feel the 3.5F model CLA's...

Forum: Repair / Camera Care

11-27-2017

Replies: 22

Rollei 3.5F repair?

Views: 1,826

Posted By stompyq

Don't really want to go international. Too many...

Don't really want to go international. Too many issues

Forum: Repair / Camera Care

11-27-2017

Replies: 22

Rollei 3.5F repair?

Views: 1,826

Posted By stompyq

No and that's the part I don't get. His quote,...

No and that's the part I don't get. His quote, bills for the shutter CLA, transport, and adjustment of focus/standard, frame counter repair. Some minor fixes also but no replacement parts. The camera...

Forum: Repair / Camera Care

11-27-2017

Replies: 22

Rollei 3.5F repair?

Views: 1,826

Posted By stompyq

Thanks Stephen. Trying to keep things local which...

Thanks Stephen. Trying to keep things local which is why I'm looking at Nippon. I didn't know you do Rolleiflex repairs so will keep you in mind when I finally do decide.

Forum: Repair / Camera Care

11-27-2017

Replies: 22

Rollei 3.5F repair?

Views: 1,826

Posted By stompyq

Rolleiflex repair alternatives

I have a Rolleiflex 3.5F in very good condition. Unfortunately the transport needs some work and the focus is a little off. I got quoted close to $800 for the repair from My Fleenor. As much as I...

Forum: Cameras in the Movies / TV / Media

11-21-2017

Replies: 5

Gandolfi

Views: 1,192

Posted By stompyq

That is really sad. Those are some really nice...

That is really sad. Those are some really nice cameras

Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software

11-13-2017

Replies: 148

Camera-Scan Challenge for Color-Neg, as Automatic as Possible

Views: 14,661

Posted By stompyq

I have nothing to contribute but would just like...

I have nothing to contribute but would just like to thank the OP for this post. Probably the most interesting thread on RFF at the moment (YMMW ofc)

Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras Olympus Panasonic

11-02-2017

Replies: 37

12.1 MP Cameras in 2017

Views: 3,143

Posted By stompyq

It's not only resolution is it? I thought there...

It's not only resolution is it? I thought there was significant improvements in ISO/DR going from the older 12mp to the 16mp sensors. And the 16mp sensors themselves are getting quite old now. Apart...

Forum: Leica M9 / ME

11-01-2017

Replies: 128

Best camera for low light social photography - to replace / supplement M9??

Views: 13,070

Posted By stompyq

D600 is blind in lowlight.

D600 is blind in lowlight.

Forum: Leica M9 / ME

10-30-2017

Replies: 32

With family and M-E in Manhattan.

Views: 2,713

Posted By stompyq

I like that second shot Ko.fe

I like that second shot Ko.fe

Forum: Sigma / Foveon Cameras

10-25-2017

Replies: 8

Sony A7RIII - Pixel Shift (Foveon Style)

Views: 2,423

Posted By stompyq

Damn... This would be awesome. I scan using a...

Damn... This would be awesome. I scan using a DSLR. Imagine doing pixel shift and getting a more res!

Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry

10-25-2017

Replies: 86

Kodak Alaris is increasing prices

Views: 6,122

Posted By stompyq

?? Ever shot Acros?

?? Ever shot Acros?

Forum: Fuji X Lenses & Images

10-24-2017

Replies: 22

Low light :how does the Fuji X system primes work in real life ?

Views: 1,900

Posted By stompyq

I think it was more the camera than the lens....

I think it was more the camera than the lens. Probably the least responsive digital camera I've used. The original x100 is a close second

Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry

10-24-2017

Replies: 51

Anyone like any of the new film types?

Views: 2,658

Posted By stompyq

Absolutely love Ektar 100. Good for landscapes...

Absolutely love Ektar 100. Good for landscapes and portraits. It has a learning curve though. If you don't care then Portra 400 is foolproof. Never really liked portra 160. It's just meh .. compared...

Forum: Fuji X Lenses & Images

10-24-2017

Replies: 22

Low light :how does the Fuji X system primes work in real life ?

Views: 1,900

Posted By stompyq

Just to add, I had a hard time hand holding the...

Just to add, I had a hard time hand holding the XE-1 with 18-55mm below 1/60th and getting consistently sharp results.

Forum: Fuji X Lenses & Images

10-24-2017

Replies: 22

Low light :how does the Fuji X system primes work in real life ?

Views: 1,900

Posted By stompyq

I currently have a OMD EM10 MKII and had a XE-1...

I currently have a OMD EM10 MKII and had a XE-1 with the 18-55mm. I'm not a fuji or olympus fanboy. I really don't care for either brand since they both have serious flaws. That being said IF i were...

Forum: Fuji X Lenses & Images

10-23-2017

Replies: 22

Low light :how does the Fuji X system primes work in real life ?

Views: 1,900

Posted By stompyq

For what it's worth the X100F i have can AF at...

For what it's worth the X100F i have can AF at lower light levels than my Nikon D610.

Forum: Photo Software

10-20-2017

Replies: 84

Lightroom Stand Alone Dies

Views: 5,870

Posted By stompyq

I moved to capture one from adobe earlier this...

I moved to capture one from adobe earlier this year anticipating this. No regrets. The DAM side is not as refined as lightroom but the raw development is better (at least for me). No regrets

Forum: Point-N-Shoot 35mm Cameras

10-12-2017

Replies: 42

Hexar AF or Yashica T4?

Views: 2,719

Posted By stompyq

I'm not trying to say it's a piece of junk. It's...

I'm not trying to say it's a piece of junk. It's a decent camera. Not worth $5-700 used when you can buy a Leica M film body for that price. Or a Nikon F6. Heck get 5 F100's!

Forum: Point-N-Shoot 35mm Cameras

10-12-2017

Replies: 42

Hexar AF or Yashica T4?

Views: 2,719

Posted By stompyq

I kept reading RFF and other sites online and...

I kept reading RFF and other sites online and kept thinking I had a defective copy or I wasn't doing something right. I've finally given up. My last one I gave a good run of about 6 months shooting...

Forum: Point-N-Shoot 35mm Cameras

10-12-2017

Replies: 42

Hexar AF or Yashica T4?

Views: 2,719

Posted By stompyq

They are both over priced. Just buy the cheaper...

They are both over priced. Just buy the cheaper one that's fully functional. A word of advice after reading the responses. I have had a total of 6 hexar AF's in the last 5-6 years. It's not the...

Forum: RFF News

10-10-2017

Replies: 160

Digital Yashica

Views: 11,692

Posted By stompyq

It's 14 MP. They corrected the typo. Still it's a...

It's 14 MP. They corrected the typo. Still it's a tiny cell phone sized sensor. Disappointing. At least make it m43 size

Forum: Leica General Discussion / News / Rumors

09-20-2017

Replies: 22

Which streetphotographer did I ran into today in NYC?

Views: 1,615

Posted By stompyq

Actually it could have been John, Fidel. He was...

Actually it could have been John, Fidel. He was incognito in a wig:D

Forum: Leica General Discussion / News / Rumors

09-20-2017

Replies: 22

Which streetphotographer did I ran into today in NYC?

Views: 1,615

Posted By stompyq

It wasn't him it was me!!

It wasn't him it was me!!

Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion

09-19-2017

Replies: 34

Battle of the 35mm//2.8 Lenses: Leica, Minox, Olympus, Nikon

Views: 2,779

Posted By stompyq

Weird. Well I'm genuinely impressed by mine....

Weird. Well I'm genuinely impressed by mine. Beats the Hexar AF. Certainly no speed demon but very useful for the type of stuff I do

Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion

09-19-2017

Replies: 34

Battle of the 35mm//2.8 Lenses: Leica, Minox, Olympus, Nikon

Views: 2,779

Posted By stompyq

Always knew the Summaron sucks. Overpriced junk...

Always knew the Summaron sucks. Overpriced junk lens

Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion

09-19-2017

Replies: 34

Battle of the 35mm//2.8 Lenses: Leica, Minox, Olympus, Nikon

Views: 2,779

Posted By stompyq

There must be something wrong with yours. I...

There must be something wrong with yours. I bought one off ebay and its faster than the 6 Hexar AF's I've had on and off. AF speed is very inpressive

Forum: Leica General Discussion / News / Rumors

09-19-2017

Replies: 73

Leica and Zenit: A marriage made in Heaven or Hell?

Views: 3,598

Posted By stompyq

Well personally I hope they do it. Bc I would buy...

Well personally I hope they do it. Bc I would buy one!

Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry

09-19-2017

Replies: 167

Poll: How much film do you shoot?

Views: 29,022

Posted By stompyq

62 rolls developed and scanned up to now (mix of...

62 rolls developed and scanned up to now (mix of 35mm and 120mm) with 15 rolls of exposed but undeveloped 120mm and 3 rolls of 35mm still to be scanned.

Forum: Repair / Camera Care

09-12-2017

Replies: 21

Has anyone heard from Youxin Ye?

Views: 5,555

Posted By stompyq

Hmm.. He repaired a lens for me within a day....

Hmm.. He repaired a lens for me within a day. Mailed the lens to him Monday and got it back in my hands by friday. I guess it depends on how complicated the job is. This was 2 months ago. Great great...

Forum: Business / Philosophy of Photography

09-07-2017

Replies: 97

Ohio Cop Shoots Photog, mistaking Camera for Gun

Views: 5,735

Posted By stompyq

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-trauma...

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/index.shtml

Just putting this out there

Forum: Photogs / Photo Exhibits

09-07-2017

Replies: 108

Eric Kim and a disconnect?

Views: 6,030

Posted By stompyq

I don't understand how "street photography" can...

I don't understand how "street photography" can be taught. I mean you pick up a camera go to the street and photograph whatever it is that's interesting. There are no technical aspects to it other...

Forum: Photogs / Photo Exhibits

09-07-2017

Replies: 108

Eric Kim and a disconnect?

Views: 6,030

Posted By stompyq

But but.. street togs.....

But but.. street togs.....

Forum: Business / Philosophy of Photography

09-06-2017

Replies: 97

Ohio Cop Shoots Photog, mistaking Camera for Gun

Views: 5,735

Posted By stompyq

+1 on this. Make them liable

+1 on this. Make them liable

Forum: Business / Philosophy of Photography

09-06-2017

Replies: 97

Ohio Cop Shoots Photog, mistaking Camera for Gun

Views: 5,735

Posted By stompyq

Really? I suppose some of us should just...

Really? I suppose some of us should just whitewash our skin and start wearing swastikas or either never go to places like minnesota or texas.. "don't give a cop the slightest reason to shoot you"...

Forum: Scale Focus 35's

09-05-2017

Replies: 37

Mechanical 35mm Compact

Views: 2,314

Posted By stompyq

Olympus XA4. 28mm lens. Scale focus. The lens is...

Olympus XA4. 28mm lens. Scale focus. The lens is slow though but why would you care since it's scale focus and you need dof?

Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software

08-28-2017

Replies: 14

Canon 5D classic for film scanning?

Views: 1,461

Posted By stompyq

I had a V750. My D610+60mm macro blows it out of...

I had a V750. My D610+60mm macro blows it out of the water. Have you even used ICE on the epson? It actually softens the images so much I ended up turning it off. Just clean the damn negatives and...

Forum: Photo Accessories / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc

08-17-2017

Replies: 2

Unable to order the Artisan & Artist ACAM-108 strap?

Views: 729

Posted By stompyq

Its special order at B and H. Just order it and...

Its special order at B and H. Just order it and you'll get it a few days late

Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex

07-25-2017

Replies: 134

I want a Rolleiflex...

Views: 11,013

Posted By stompyq

I use a optec pro strap with the pro loops. works...

I use a optec pro strap with the pro loops. works perfectly on my Rolleiflex

Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry

07-25-2017

Replies: 46

Peta Pixel article on film.

Views: 1,927

Posted By stompyq

Should probably add the Arista EDU films. They...

Should probably add the Arista EDU films. They are quite good for a cheap film

Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry

07-25-2017

Replies: 46

Peta Pixel article on film.

Views: 1,927

Posted By stompyq

I agree with the top 3, although I would go...

I agree with the top 3, although I would go EKtar, Portra and then TriX. Long live Kodak

Forum: Photography General Interest

07-12-2017

Replies: 45

scary street experience

Views: 1,728

Posted By stompyq

I ve been meeting those characters every weekend...

I ve been meeting those characters every weekend since i've gone solo (minus john). Everything from "you was looking at my mamas ass (I wasn't)" to "you can't take my picture". Never been threatened...

Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion

07-08-2017

Replies: 10

Devils Tower - In IR

Views: 830

Posted By stompyq

How sensitive is the X100s to IR? Where you...

How sensitive is the X100s to IR? Where you handholding? Great shots. 1,2 and 4 are really nice. Post the film shots too when you get a chance

Forum: Photography General Interest

07-06-2017

Replies: 27

M-P 240 $2500 On CL

Views: 1,081

Posted By stompyq

Meet in person at a starbucks in a very...

Meet in person at a starbucks in a very traffic-heavy location. Pay in cash. Don't send the money in any other way. Looks a little suspicious. Particularly the Moscow part and the language used. But...

Forum: Photo Accessories / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc

07-05-2017

Replies: 61

Poll: Pocketable incident light meter

Views: 4,430

Posted By stompyq

Thank you for these pics. I'm in the market for a...

Thank you for these pics. I'm in the market for a meter myself and your pics have convinced me to go with a L-308. Now I just need to find one at a decent price:D

Forum: Photo Accessories / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc

07-05-2017

Replies: 61

Poll: Pocketable incident light meter

Views: 4,430

Posted By stompyq

I hated mine when I had it

I hated mine when I had it

Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book

06-29-2017

Replies: 54

I wish I'd had a camera with me...

Views: 3,997

Posted By stompyq

It's a small camera that can be taken anywhere....

It's a small camera that can be taken anywhere. It can also be set on full auto quickly so that when you do hand it over to someone, they can just point it at you and click the shutter

Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book

06-29-2017

Replies: 54

I wish I'd had a camera with me...

Views: 3,997

Posted By stompyq

Buy a Ricoh GR

Buy a Ricoh GR

Forum: Konica RF / Zeiss Ikon ZM Leica Mount Rangefinders

06-28-2017

Replies: 378

Views: 43,154

Posted By stompyq

I think it's called kodak profoto xl 100 in the...

I think it's called kodak profoto xl 100 in the US. It's not widely available and when it is the price is a lot similar to Ektar 100

Forum: DIYS Modifications

06-27-2017

Replies: 21

Yashica Electro to Leica Conversion (Work In Progress)

Views: 3,289

Posted By stompyq

Really nice work!! Show us some results from the...

Really nice work!! Show us some results from the lens!

Forum: Business / Philosophy of Photography

06-26-2017

Replies: 29

NEW Airplane DSLR on board policy?

Views: 2,452

Posted By stompyq

He needs to take off his tin hat first lol

He needs to take off his tin hat first lol

Forum: Business / Philosophy of Photography

06-25-2017

Replies: 29

NEW Airplane DSLR on board policy?

Views: 2,452

Posted By stompyq

I recently flew Emirates from Dubai to JFK. The...

I recently flew Emirates from Dubai to JFK. The Emirates people clearly stated anything with a battery will have to go in the hold. ANYTHING. The only exception was a smartphone. They got confused...

Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software

06-21-2017

Replies: 9

Coolscan 9000ed

Views: 804

Posted By stompyq

That's so funny. Can't believe coolscan prices...

That's so funny. Can't believe coolscan prices are higher than imacons

Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software

06-21-2017

Replies: 9

Coolscan 9000ed

Views: 804

Posted By stompyq

There's a thread here about using a...

There's a thread here about using a DSLR/mirrorless to "scan". Give that a serious look before you put down significant cash on that dinosaur. For context, I had a Coolscan 4000ED for 35mm and my...

Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software

06-20-2017

Replies: 69

Scanning film with an APS-C sensor compared with full-frame

Views: 10,840

Posted By stompyq

I "scanned" using a Nikon D7000 and nikkor 55mm...

I "scanned" using a Nikon D7000 and nikkor 55mm f3.5 micro for a long time with excellent results. Once I went FF with a Nikon D610 I bought a AFS 60mm micro to replace the older lens. No difference...

Forum: RFF Polls

06-16-2017

Replies: 149

Poll: Which camera types have you been using most the past six months?

Views: 13,517

Posted By stompyq

Ricoh GR Rolleiflex 3.5F Leica M4 Nikon D610...

Ricoh GR
Rolleiflex 3.5F
Leica M4
Nikon D610 (mostly for scanning film)

In that order.

Forum: Photo Books / Mags / Articles / Blogs

06-16-2017

Replies: 15

My brother released a photobook

Views: 1,551

Posted By stompyq

I'm interested too. I suppose you can get the...

I'm interested too. I suppose you can get the costs down if you make a large order?

Forum: Photography General Interest

06-15-2017

Replies: 46

Odd ebay request

Views: 2,255

Posted By stompyq

Get your money refunded or call paypal and let...

Get your money refunded or call paypal and let them handle it. whatever you do, don't use bank transfer/western union etc.

Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software

06-15-2017

Replies: 136

Camera "Scanning" -- Use Di-Chro Head to undo Color Mask?

Views: 7,969

Posted By stompyq

I'll upload a raw file once I get home. Just...

I'll upload a raw file once I get home. Just found rawtherapee does linear gamma conversions of NEF files

Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software

06-15-2017

Replies: 136

Camera "Scanning" -- Use Di-Chro Head to undo Color Mask?

Views: 7,969

Posted By stompyq

I"scan" using a Nikon D610 and macro lens. I gave...

I"scan" using a Nikon D610 and macro lens. I gave up using scanners long ago.

Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software

06-15-2017

Replies: 136

Camera "Scanning" -- Use Di-Chro Head to undo Color Mask?

Views: 7,969

Posted By stompyq

Jack thanks for the posts and especially for the...

Jack thanks for the posts and especially for the link. So if I get this straight the most important thing is to get a linear gamma conversion of the raw file? Is that correct? Is there a way to do it...

Forum: Konica RF / Zeiss Ikon ZM Leica Mount Rangefinders

06-14-2017

Replies: 378

Views: 43,154

Posted By stompyq

+1 You need to do a book Micheal. Some seriously...

+1

You need to do a book Micheal. Some seriously nice work in nearly al;l your threads

Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software

06-14-2017

Replies: 136

Camera "Scanning" -- Use Di-Chro Head to undo Color Mask?

Views: 7,969

Posted By stompyq

In your workflow that pick neutral point in CP...

In your workflow that pick neutral point in CP step. That's where the entire thing falls apart since everything changes depending on where you pick as a neutral point. It works for some images very...

Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software

06-14-2017

Replies: 136

Camera "Scanning" -- Use Di-Chro Head to undo Color Mask?

Views: 7,969

Posted By stompyq

Thank you!! I will give this a go and post the...

Thank you!! I will give this a go and post the results

Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software

06-14-2017

Replies: 136

Camera "Scanning" -- Use Di-Chro Head to undo Color Mask?

Views: 7,969

Posted By stompyq

Do you know how to get consistent results with...

Do you know how to get consistent results with colorperfect? I have it and feel its a complete waste of money. Nearly impossible to get consistent results. It's also VERY confusing to use, completely...

Forum: Leica M Film Cameras

06-14-2017

Replies: 63

Best "budget" M lenses.

Views: 3,476

Posted By stompyq

Nice shot!! I had a uncoated summitar long ago...

Nice shot!! I had a uncoated summitar long ago and it was nearly unusable bc of flare. Any light source even remotely in frame and everything was lost

Forum: Bill Pierce - Leica M photog and author

06-14-2017

Replies: 34

Scary Future

Views: 2,289

Posted By stompyq

Lol. My Ricoh doesn't count!

Lol. My Ricoh doesn't count!

Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software

06-14-2017

Replies: 136

Camera "Scanning" -- Use Di-Chro Head to undo Color Mask?

Views: 7,969

Posted By stompyq

Lightroom or photoshop CS5

Lightroom or photoshop CS5

Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software

06-14-2017

Replies: 136

Camera "Scanning" -- Use Di-Chro Head to undo Color Mask?

Views: 7,969

Posted By stompyq

Jack can you elaborate? Maybe give a point by...

Jack can you elaborate? Maybe give a point by point on how do you make a photo in linear gamma 16bit?

Forum: Konica RF / Zeiss Ikon ZM Leica Mount Rangefinders

06-13-2017

Replies: 378

Views: 43,154

Posted By stompyq

Why is that proimage stuff not available in the...

Why is that proimage stuff not available in the US? It looks really nice. Btw I hate this thread.Everytime I click on it I want to replace my voigtlander with the zeiss

Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software

06-13-2017

Replies: 136

Camera "Scanning" -- Use Di-Chro Head to undo Color Mask?

Views: 7,969

Posted By stompyq

You can correct any color cast left over at this...

You can correct any color cast left over at this point by converting the image in to LAB color space and doing the corrections there. I have had really good success this way

Forum: Bill Pierce - Leica M photog and author

06-13-2017

Replies: 34

Scary Future

Views: 2,289

Posted By stompyq

As long as kodak makes film I couldn't care...

As long as kodak makes film I couldn't care less...

Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software

06-12-2017

Replies: 585

Views: 45,561

Posted By stompyq

Got to thank you, Huss, for recommending the 60mm...

Got to thank you, Huss, for recommending the 60mm 2.8 AFS. It's made the entire process ridiculously easy since the AF locks on perfectly. I got one and since then its taken the guesswork out of...

Forum: Photography General Interest

06-08-2017

Replies: 130

What is your greatest photo gear 'score'?

Views: 6,087

Posted By stompyq

Rolleiflex 2.8E Planar for $200

Rolleiflex 2.8E Planar for $200

Forum: Photography General Interest

06-08-2017

Replies: 130

What is your greatest photo gear 'score'?

Views: 6,087

Posted By stompyq

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:...

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek: That has to be the winner by a country mile

Forum: Konica RF / Zeiss Ikon ZM Leica Mount Rangefinders

06-08-2017

Replies: 378

Views: 43,154

Posted By stompyq

Thanks, Michael!!! Maybe I will shoot with the...

Thanks, Michael!!! Maybe I will shoot with the Voigtlander for now and see how much I like it. Going back and looking at your older posts I think I see what you mean about the colors. The zeiss looks...

Forum: Konica RF / Zeiss Ikon ZM Leica Mount Rangefinders

06-08-2017

Replies: 378

Views: 43,154

Posted By stompyq

Huss, good to know that both lenses are almost...

Huss, good to know that both lenses are almost equal in b&w. I shoot mostly color so I guess the differences might be in color rendition and not sharpness.

Forum: Konica RF / Zeiss Ikon ZM Leica Mount Rangefinders

06-07-2017

Replies: 378

Views: 43,154

Posted By stompyq

Great shots Michael. How does the Zeiss compare...

Great shots Michael. How does the Zeiss compare to the Voigtlander on film? I recently got a Voigtlander 35mm 1.2 V1 and this thread has got me thinking about the zeiss. I've seen comparisons and...

Forum: Travel

06-02-2017

Replies: 43

Poll: Complementary film & digi travel gear

Views: 3,138

Posted By stompyq

Ricoh GR and medium format camera of your choice....

Ricoh GR and medium format camera of your choice. Plus a phone

Forum: Photography General Interest

05-26-2017

Replies: 363

Your Top 5 Favorite Cameras Ever!

Views: 24,844

Posted By stompyq

Ricoh GR Pentax 6x7 Rolleiflex 2.8 Leica...

Ricoh GR
Pentax 6x7
Rolleiflex 2.8
Leica M4
Chamonix 45n-1

Forum: Large Format Film RF

05-23-2017

Replies: 119

What 4x5 for Beginners ?

Views: 7,498

Posted By stompyq

My apologies. Now I'm confused as to why you...

My apologies. Now I'm confused as to why you would say it takes so long to take a pic in LF. Nice pics btw;)

Forum: Large Format Film RF

05-23-2017

Replies: 119

What 4x5 for Beginners ?

Views: 7,498

Posted By stompyq

If all you want to do is do handheld 4x5 on the...

If all you want to do is do handheld 4x5 on the street without a tripod look into the travel wide or a converted polaroid 110B (those would be rangefinder coupled). Those would be within your budget....

Forum: Large Format Film RF

05-23-2017

Replies: 119

What 4x5 for Beginners ?

Views: 7,498

Posted By stompyq

What?? Clearly, you've never shot largeformat. It...

What?? Clearly, you've never shot largeformat. It took me on average under 5 minutes to setup everything and take the shot (setting up the camera, tripod movements focus exposure etc).

Forum: Large Format Film RF

05-23-2017

Replies: 119

What 4x5 for Beginners ?

Views: 7,498

Posted By stompyq

Go on LF forum and post a WTB thread. You will...

Go on LF forum and post a WTB thread. You will surely get some bites

Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software

05-23-2017

Replies: 585

Views: 45,561

Posted By stompyq

I agree. I haven't noticed much of a difference...

I agree. I haven't noticed much of a difference using AWB but this makes perfect sense

Forum: Large Format Film RF

05-23-2017

Replies: 119

What 4x5 for Beginners ?

Views: 7,498

Posted By stompyq

What's your budget? You need more than the camera...

What's your budget? You need more than the camera and the lens. I sold my Chamonix on Large format forum for around $600

Forum: Large Format Film RF

05-23-2017

Replies: 119

What 4x5 for Beginners ?

Views: 7,498

Posted By stompyq

Buy the Chamonix. It's the best 4x5 camera under...

Buy the Chamonix. It's the best 4x5 camera under $4K that you can buy. Everything else is a compromise and you will eventually either buy the chamonix or give up Large format (which would be a pity)....

Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software

05-23-2017

Replies: 585

Views: 45,561

Posted By stompyq

Don't use auto exposure. You're probably not...

Don't use auto exposure. You're probably not getting the entire tonal scale of the negative. Here's what I do regarding exposure, color balance etc

1) Set camera to auto WB. If you know the color...

Forum: Photography General Interest

05-23-2017

Replies: 80

Poll: What's your favorite C-41 Color Negative Film?

Views: 8,280

Posted By stompyq

Ektar 100 Portra 400 Nothing comes close to...

Ektar 100
Portra 400

Nothing comes close to these two

Forum: Leica General Discussion / News / Rumors

05-22-2017

Replies: 51

Whats the best 35mm lens for shooting film?

Views: 6,824

Posted By stompyq

Annndddd... theres the Jsrockit I know. Normal...

Annndddd... theres the Jsrockit I know. Normal service has resumed:)

Forum: Leica General Discussion / News / Rumors

05-22-2017

Replies: 51

Whats the best 35mm lens for shooting film?

Views: 6,824

Posted By stompyq

!!!!! Magical?? You calling a lens magical???!!!!...

!!!!! Magical?? You calling a lens magical???!!!! Now I really need to find a Nikon 35mm 1.8

Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software

05-18-2017

Replies: 585

Views: 45,561

Posted By stompyq

I directly compared several negatives with a...

I directly compared several negatives with a Coolscan 4000 and my DSLR scanning rig (which is a lot more primitive than what Huss is using). The DSLR rig handily beat the coolscan both in sharpness...

Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software

05-17-2017

Replies: 585

Views: 45,561

Posted By stompyq

My lightbox is giving uneven illumination. Bot a...

My lightbox is giving uneven illumination. Bot a problem with 35mm (I use the center) but a problem with MF. What are you guys using? I'm looking at getting a LED lightbox so that I get even...

Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex

05-12-2017

Replies: 7

Rolleicord uneven frame spacing

Views: 1,261

Posted By stompyq

Sounds like you need to get the film transport...

Sounds like you need to get the film transport mechanism fixed

Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion

05-12-2017

Replies: 28

Quality 35mm or average medium format??

Views: 1,587

Posted By stompyq

Go medium format. I think your choices for MF...

Go medium format. I think your choices for MF rangefinders would be the Mamiyas and the Fujis correct? Given a choice I would go with the Mamiya 6/7 over the Fuji RFs

Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion

05-12-2017

Replies: 28

Quality 35mm or average medium format??

Views: 1,587

Posted By stompyq

You'll get a different look with 35mm vs MF. What...

You'll get a different look with 35mm vs MF. What do you mean by highest quality? Even a cheap Yashica TLR will run rings around a 35mm Leica rig

Forum: Travel

05-11-2017

Replies: 13

What camera to bring in Seoul, Korea

Views: 1,091

Posted By stompyq

I would go with option 2. 35mm and 28mm are too...

I would go with option 2. 35mm and 28mm are too close together and the 45mm on the PenF will be able to make some nice portraits

Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software

05-10-2017

Replies: 585

Views: 45,561

Posted By stompyq

Ahh I forgot that one. I might have to get my...

Ahh I forgot that one. I might have to get my pentax repaired too. The meter has gone dead:(

Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software

05-10-2017

Replies: 585

Views: 45,561

Posted By stompyq

Thanks!!! I've been eyeing this copy stand as a...

Thanks!!! I've been eyeing this copy stand as a more permanent rig to what I have right now. Good to know it works well. I think you and I have nearly identical setups.

Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software

05-10-2017

Replies: 585

Views: 45,561

Posted By stompyq

??? Since when did you shoot color?? I can't...

??? Since when did you shoot color?? I can't remember a single instance

Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software

05-09-2017

Replies: 585