Licking One's Lens! What! Really?

Mr. B · 08-09-2010, 10:52 PM

Wow, I sure like that white K-x with the 40mm

akfreak · 08-10-2010, 04:00 AM

Well His personal; Work is Very Nice. Be Sure Look at the Personal Link. When you arrive. He has some real nice gear a Phase One and Profoto location lights., and all the modifiers he can use.

I love my P 645 and I dont scan my images I print them. I just got a Very Nice enlarger it is called a De Vere 504 with a ESECO Compucolor PRO-45 Computerized Dichroic head
Link here
Here are the neg holders and lens and holders
Link here
I have licked them many times, I only do this because I like them so much. I can print 30x40 inch prints. Something about Huge Photo prints that I just love! The p645 I have is super sweet. I am just learning how to maximize my efforts. I will share some final works soon. I cant afford $10,000 or $20,000 for a DMF and a LFM printer. I will have to struggle thru the old fashion way,I guess

MRRiley · 08-10-2010, 04:18 AM

Where is the news or rumor here? Are Pentax, Canon or Nikon advocating lens licking? Have they released lickable lens candy?

Thread moved to Lens Forum...

hinman · 08-10-2010, 08:28 AM

Originally posted by Mr. B

Wow, I sure like that white K-x with the 40mm

Yes, that is my lovely combinations. The lba in me has gone up my spine and had me rampage into a fine collection of limited lens. The 40mm is the most affordable limited lens, but also likely the most surprisingly sharp limited lens based on cost value ratio. It can be used wide open in the dark with K-x. Unfortunately, my lba/cba has gotten to a stage of needing to let go again in down-sizing trends -- 21/40/70 may have to leave me at some point. My hardest choice is to let go on 70 followed by 40 and then followed by 21. The 21 is undecided as my 15 can't replace 21 in street shooting, especially those with people shots in traveling.

Thanks,
Hin

Last edited by hinman; 08-11-2010 at 02:09 AM.

hinman · 08-10-2010, 08:29 AM

Originally posted by MRRiley

Where is the news or rumor here? Are Pentax, Canon or Nikon advocating lens licking? Have they released lickable lens candy?

Thread moved to Lens Forum...

I may not agree completely with your decision but I will comply with your ruling. Thank you for your moderation.

Warmest,
Hin

hinman · 08-10-2010, 08:34 AM

Originally posted by akfreak

Well His personal; Work is Very Nice. Be Sure Look at the Personal Link. When you arrive. He has some real nice gear a Phase One and Profoto location lights., and all the modifiers he can use.

I love my P 645 and I dont scan my images I print them. I just got a Very Nice enlarger it is called a De Vere 504 with a ESECO Compucolor PRO-45 Computerized Dichroic head
Link here
Here are the neg holders and lens and holders
Link here
I have licked them many times, I only do this because I like them so much. I can print 30x40 inch prints. Something about Huge Photo prints that I just love! The p645 I have is super sweet. I am just learning how to maximize my efforts. I will share some final works soon. I cant afford $10,000 or $20,000 for a DMF and a LFM printer. I will have to struggle thru the old fashion way,I guess

That is some serious equipment, I love them at first sight of my visit and I have marked you in flickr for contact. I wish you live next door to me or close for a visit. I never print anything substantial and scanning has been the biggest chore that I don't manage to get a good handle. And I am cheapo in my frugal attempt with Canon 8800F scanner.

Thanks,
Hin

kalison · 08-10-2010, 08:38 AM

Originally posted by MRRiley

Where is the news or rumor here? Are Pentax, Canon or Nikon advocating lens licking? Have they released lickable lens candy?

Thread moved to Lens Forum...

I thought this video was posted in general already.

Oh well.

akfreak · 08-11-2010, 01:51 AM

Originally posted by hinman

That is some serious equipment, I love them at first sight of my visit and I have marked you in flickr for contact. I wish you live next door to me or close for a visit. I never print anything substantial and scanning has been the biggest chore that I don't manage to get a good handle. And I am cheapo in my frugal attempt with Canon 8800F scanner.

Thanks,
Hin

Hi, HinMan, If you ever come to Vegas, I will be happy to have you over. We can make some prints. Bring a roll or two of 645 or Bigger

and we will have some fun. I just saw IPMan last night first time. Now I meet Hinman. It is my Honor to have you as a friend on flickr! Cheers, Akf

hinman · 08-11-2010, 06:33 AM

Originally posted by akfreak

Hi, HinMan, If you ever come to Vegas, I will be happy to have you over. We can make some prints. Bring a roll or two of 645 or Bigger

and we will have some fun. I just saw IPMan last night first time. Now I meet Hinman. It is my Honor to have you as a friend on flickr! Cheers, Akf

It is an 8 hour drive one way but considering how sucky it gets on the chore of scanning both the 35 and 120 and with misery results, I will consider it. Seriously, the one thing that I love about photography and blogging in general is to make new friendship with a common bond of interest with wacky obsession.

I am an absolutely novice on film and I encourage everyone to try it at the expense of not spending the film development cost on another 50mm lens. Say 4 rolls per year or 1 roll per 3 months, the ballpark of an extra unused 50mm that one may spend on a yearly basis.

About the film bigger than the 120 and 220. My ultimate obsession (or stupidity, or genius) is on this sort of film camera

A replica of Rodney Lough Jr. Camera
How I met this camera

Thanks,
Hin

akfreak · 08-14-2010, 03:29 AM

Love my 645, but I want a 4x5 real bad!

Mike Cash · 08-14-2010, 04:30 AM

I watched the video. My impression is that Canon/Nikon users must be the photographic equivalent of sports talk radio, where people couldn't discuss the weather without every word dripping with testosterone and engraved with a challenge to step outside.

My whole life I have been unable to understand the "my gear is impressive, therefor I am impressive" mentality. If your gear is impressive, I'll be impressed by the guys who designed it and built it, not you for having it.

Blue · 08-14-2010, 08:20 AM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

I watched the video. My impression is that Canon/Nikon users must be the photographic equivalent of sports talk radio, where people couldn't discuss the weather without every word dripping with testosterone and engraved with a challenge to step outside.

My whole life I have been unable to understand the "my gear is impressive, therefor I am impressive" mentality. If your gear is impressive, I'll be impressed by the guys who designed it and built it, not you for having it.

Hey Mike, those guys that designed your Taks were kick ass.

Mike Cash · 08-15-2010, 01:25 AM

Originally posted by Blue

Hey Mike, those guys that designed your Taks were kick ass.

I agree wholeheartedly.

benjikan · 08-16-2010, 04:40 PM

Originally posted by dnaseigel

I love the fact that the only photos shown in the video are Polaroids.

The irony in this video is that his 1DS MarkIII makes his pictures look so unique (the tool doesn't even know that there are not varying degrees of unique...it means one of a kind) when Canon keeps hosting these zoo shoots. It got to be such a frequent thing that a Canon shooting customer of mine wrote a song about it. He used the tune of "Let's go to the hop". The opening lyric is:

Let's go to the zoo
Let's go to the zoo
I don't know shit about cameras
But I wanna take pictures like you.

This video is hysterical.

Have you ever seen his work? I suggest you have a look. He is an incredibly gifted photographer. His name is Joey Lawrence.

Blue · 08-16-2010, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by benjikan

Have you ever seen his work? I suggest you have a look. He is an incredibly gifted photographer. His name is Joey Lawrence.

Maybe, but he came up short on the singing end.

08-10-2010, 04:18 AM	#18
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08-09-2010, 10:52 PM	#16
Mr. B Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Varaždin, Croatia, Europe Photos: Gallery Posts: 295	Wow, I sure like that white K-x with the 40mm

08-10-2010, 04:00 AM	#17
akfreak Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 96	Well His personal; Work is Very Nice. Be Sure Look at the Personal Link. When you arrive. He has some real nice gear a Phase One and Profoto location lights., and all the modifiers he can use. I love my P 645 and I dont scan my images I print them. I just got a Very Nice enlarger it is called a De Vere 504 with a ESECO Compucolor PRO-45 Computerized Dichroic head Link here Here are the neg holders and lens and holders Link here I have licked them many times, I only do this because I like them so much. I can print 30x40 inch prints. Something about Huge Photo prints that I just love! The p645 I have is super sweet. I am just learning how to maximize my efforts. I will share some final works soon. I cant afford $10,000 or $20,000 for a DMF and a LFM printer. I will have to struggle thru the old fashion way,I guess

08-10-2010, 08:28 AM	#19
hinman Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fremont, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,473 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mr. B Wow, I sure like that white K-x with the 40mm Yes, that is my lovely combinations. The lba in me has gone up my spine and had me rampage into a fine collection of limited lens. The 40mm is the most affordable limited lens, but also likely the most surprisingly sharp limited lens based on cost value ratio. It can be used wide open in the dark with K-x. Unfortunately, my lba/cba has gotten to a stage of needing to let go again in down-sizing trends -- 21/40/70 may have to leave me at some point. My hardest choice is to let go on 70 followed by 40 and then followed by 21. The 21 is undecided as my 15 can't replace 21 in street shooting, especially those with people shots in traveling. Thanks, Hin Last edited by hinman; 08-11-2010 at 02:09 AM.

08-10-2010, 08:29 AM	#20
hinman Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fremont, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,473 Original Poster	Originally posted by MRRiley Where is the news or rumor here? Are Pentax, Canon or Nikon advocating lens licking? Have they released lickable lens candy? Thread moved to Lens Forum... I may not agree completely with your decision but I will comply with your ruling. Thank you for your moderation. Warmest, Hin

08-10-2010, 08:34 AM	#21
hinman Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fremont, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,473 Original Poster	Originally posted by akfreak Well His personal; Work is Very Nice. Be Sure Look at the Personal Link. When you arrive. He has some real nice gear a Phase One and Profoto location lights., and all the modifiers he can use. I love my P 645 and I dont scan my images I print them. I just got a Very Nice enlarger it is called a De Vere 504 with a ESECO Compucolor PRO-45 Computerized Dichroic head Link here Here are the neg holders and lens and holders Link here I have licked them many times, I only do this because I like them so much. I can print 30x40 inch prints. Something about Huge Photo prints that I just love! The p645 I have is super sweet. I am just learning how to maximize my efforts. I will share some final works soon. I cant afford $10,000 or $20,000 for a DMF and a LFM printer. I will have to struggle thru the old fashion way,I guess That is some serious equipment, I love them at first sight of my visit and I have marked you in flickr for contact. I wish you live next door to me or close for a visit. I never print anything substantial and scanning has been the biggest chore that I don't manage to get a good handle. And I am cheapo in my frugal attempt with Canon 8800F scanner. Thanks, Hin

08-10-2010, 08:38 AM	#22
kalison Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 376	Originally posted by MRRiley Where is the news or rumor here? Are Pentax, Canon or Nikon advocating lens licking? Have they released lickable lens candy? Thread moved to Lens Forum... I thought this video was posted in general already. Oh well.

08-11-2010, 01:51 AM	#23
akfreak Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 96	Originally posted by hinman That is some serious equipment, I love them at first sight of my visit and I have marked you in flickr for contact. I wish you live next door to me or close for a visit. I never print anything substantial and scanning has been the biggest chore that I don't manage to get a good handle. And I am cheapo in my frugal attempt with Canon 8800F scanner. Thanks, Hin Hi, HinMan, If you ever come to Vegas, I will be happy to have you over. We can make some prints. Bring a roll or two of 645 or Bigger and we will have some fun. I just saw IPMan last night first time. Now I meet Hinman. It is my Honor to have you as a friend on flickr! Cheers, Akf

08-11-2010, 06:33 AM	#24
hinman Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fremont, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,473 Original Poster	Originally posted by akfreak Hi, HinMan, If you ever come to Vegas, I will be happy to have you over. We can make some prints. Bring a roll or two of 645 or Bigger and we will have some fun. I just saw IPMan last night first time. Now I meet Hinman. It is my Honor to have you as a friend on flickr! Cheers, Akf It is an 8 hour drive one way but considering how sucky it gets on the chore of scanning both the 35 and 120 and with misery results, I will consider it. Seriously, the one thing that I love about photography and blogging in general is to make new friendship with a common bond of interest with wacky obsession. I am an absolutely novice on film and I encourage everyone to try it at the expense of not spending the film development cost on another 50mm lens. Say 4 rolls per year or 1 roll per 3 months, the ballpark of an extra unused 50mm that one may spend on a yearly basis. About the film bigger than the 120 and 220. My ultimate obsession (or stupidity, or genius) is on this sort of film camera A replica of Rodney Lough Jr. Camera How I met this camera Thanks, Hin

08-14-2010, 03:29 AM	#25
akfreak Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 96	Love my 645, but I want a 4x5 real bad!

08-14-2010, 04:30 AM	#26
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	I watched the video. My impression is that Canon/Nikon users must be the photographic equivalent of sports talk radio, where people couldn't discuss the weather without every word dripping with testosterone and engraved with a challenge to step outside. My whole life I have been unable to understand the "my gear is impressive, therefor I am impressive" mentality. If your gear is impressive, I'll be impressed by the guys who designed it and built it, not you for having it.

08-14-2010, 08:20 AM	#27
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Mike Cash I watched the video. My impression is that Canon/Nikon users must be the photographic equivalent of sports talk radio, where people couldn't discuss the weather without every word dripping with testosterone and engraved with a challenge to step outside. My whole life I have been unable to understand the "my gear is impressive, therefor I am impressive" mentality. If your gear is impressive, I'll be impressed by the guys who designed it and built it, not you for having it. Hey Mike, those guys that designed your Taks were kick ass.

08-15-2010, 01:25 AM	#28
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Originally posted by Blue Hey Mike, those guys that designed your Taks were kick ass. I agree wholeheartedly.

08-16-2010, 04:40 PM	#29
benjikan Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,308	Originally posted by dnaseigel I love the fact that the only photos shown in the video are Polaroids. The irony in this video is that his 1DS MarkIII makes his pictures look so unique (the tool doesn't even know that there are not varying degrees of unique...it means one of a kind) when Canon keeps hosting these zoo shoots. It got to be such a frequent thing that a Canon shooting customer of mine wrote a song about it. He used the tune of "Let's go to the hop". The opening lyric is: Let's go to the zoo Let's go to the zoo I don't know shit about cameras But I wanna take pictures like you. This video is hysterical. Have you ever seen his work? I suggest you have a look. He is an incredibly gifted photographer. His name is Joey Lawrence.

08-16-2010, 05:04 PM	#30
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by benjikan Have you ever seen his work? I suggest you have a look. He is an incredibly gifted photographer. His name is Joey Lawrence. Maybe, but he came up short on the singing end.