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**Fontan** · 07-19-2020, 09:10 PM - **9 Likes**

Bought an EVF Novoflex 020 for my Leica M10 and nearly got my nuts chewed off at Leica forum for blasphemy.

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Sykil · 07-19-2020, 09:52 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by Fontan

Bought an EVF Novoflex 020 for my Leica M10 and nearly got my nuts chewed off at Leica forum for blasphemy.

IKR, digital! You can't even put film in an M10. Junk. (Srsly though, what weirdos.)

Got my first K-mount wide-angle prime off eBay. Hoorah! SMC M 28mm/3.5. It's actually in much better condition than I expected.

alex66 · 07-20-2020, 08:41 AM - **8 Likes**

Not a camera or a lens, not a photographic thing but something that will help facilitate some photographic projects; a VW T4 camper van.

**pepperberry farm** · 07-20-2020, 08:43 AM - **1 Like**

a Mamiya Sekor 58mm f1.7 lens....

**ivanvernon** · 07-20-2020, 09:31 AM - **2 Likes**

Just leased new Toyota Camry, one week rate, for $24, to drive from Cleveland, OH, to Dallas, Texas, actually 60 miles south of Dallas.

jeallen01 · 07-20-2020, 12:15 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by alex66

Not a camera or a lens, not a photographic thing but something that will help facilitate some photographic projects; a VW T4 camper van.

Another in the same vein, but yet to actually arrive - a "Blue Badge" for the disabled, thus allowing me to park in spaces reserved for those people (unfortunately now includes me as I have a very bad back - displaced L3 - and severely arthritic knee and so can't walk far or stand for very long). Therefore we shall soon be able to go out to some special events and "famous places" - where, otherwise, I dare not try to do that, and take some photos (hopefully decent ones)

**mattb123** · 07-20-2020, 12:30 PM - **7 Likes**

I just got a new camp stove for backpacking and it's kind of amazing! It's so small and it works very well. On top of that it was pretty cheap!

35mmfilmfan · 07-20-2020, 12:37 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by jeallen01

Another in the same vein, but yet to actually arrive - a "Blue Badge" for the disabled, thus allowing me to park in spaces reserved for those people (unfortunately now includes me as I have a very bad back - displaced L3 - and severely arthritic knee and so can't walk far or stand for very long). Therefore we shall soon be able to go out to some special events and "famous places" - where, otherwise, I dare not try to do that, and take some photos (hopefully decent ones)

That's great - as I use public transport, parking is not an issue for me, but walking certainly is these days. Maybe people didn't die at 'three-score years and ten' - they merely seized up all together, but were buried as they were too long to be used as draught excluders.

stevebrot · 07-20-2020, 02:56 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by mattb123

I just got a new camp stove for backpacking and it's kind of amazing! It's so small and it works very well. On top of that it was pretty cheap!

Very cool! It looks a lot like the MSR PocketRocket, but for $20 less with a pot thrown in.

Steve

**mattb123** · 07-20-2020, 03:21 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by stevebrot

Very cool! It looks a lot like the MSR PocketRocket, but for $20 less with a pot thrown in.

Steve

It's very similar to the MSR. The pot was actually not included but I had it already. Still $20 less!
My last stove was a 4 season stove that ran on white gas. It was bigger, heavier and a lot more expensive. White gas is best for very cold temps but in general that isn't when I'll be backpacking.

edom31 · 07-20-2020, 08:53 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

a Mamiya Sekor 58mm f1.7 lens....

FC version? What mount?

**pepperberry farm** · 07-20-2020, 10:13 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by edom31

FC version? What mount?

M42...

Benz3ne · 07-21-2020, 12:08 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mattb123

I just got a new camp stove for backpacking and it's kind of amazing! It's so small and it works very well. On top of that it was pretty cheap!

Originally posted by stevebrot

Very cool! It looks a lot like the MSR PocketRocket, but for $20 less with a pot thrown in.

Steve

I came here to say just that! Looks a nice little one.
I've had to trial a few stoves for work and for the price, the Fire Maple 'X2' is a good little kit. Very reminiscent of the Jetboils with a decently large cup (that can hold the canister), stand, plus the burner unit has a piezo so can get it started without the need for matches/flint. Surprised me how nicely it's made.
For $20 though yours is a steal, Matt.

Benz3ne · 07-21-2020, 12:11 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by alex66

Not a camera or a lens, not a photographic thing but something that will help facilitate some photographic projects; a VW T4 camper van.

And I've just upgraded from a little, manual hatchback to an automatic Skoda Octavia Estate.
A huge improvement in comfort and size.

**mattb123** · 07-21-2020, 09:53 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Benz3ne

I came here to say just that! Looks a nice little one.
I've had to trial a few stoves for work and for the price, the Fire Maple 'X2' is a good little kit. Very reminiscent of the Jetboils with a decently large cup (that can hold the canister), stand, plus the burner unit has a piezo so can get it started without the need for matches/flint. Surprised me how nicely it's made.
For $20 though yours is a steal, Matt.

Mine was $20 less than the MSR but it cost $50. It also fits in the pot with the fuel. So I used to carry the pot and then a MSR fuel bottle and Primus stove separately so this frees up a bit of space in the pack for more camera stuff!

I read some articles like this one to make my choice. Looks like there are lots of good options for not a lot of money these days.

07-20-2020, 09:31 AM - 2 Likes	#20120
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Hertz rental Just leased new Toyota Camry, one week rate, for $24, to drive from Cleveland, OH, to Dallas, Texas, actually 60 miles south of Dallas.

07-21-2020, 09:53 AM - 2 Likes	#20130
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Originally posted by Benz3ne I came here to say just that! Looks a nice little one. I've had to trial a few stoves for work and for the price, the Fire Maple 'X2' is a good little kit. Very reminiscent of the Jetboils with a decently large cup (that can hold the canister), stand, plus the burner unit has a piezo so can get it started without the need for matches/flint. Surprised me how nicely it's made. For $20 though yours is a steal, Matt. Mine was $20 less than the MSR but it cost $50. It also fits in the pot with the fuel. So I used to carry the pot and then a MSR fuel bottle and Primus stove separately so this frees up a bit of space in the pack for more camera stuff! I read some articles like this one to make my choice. Looks like there are lots of good options for not a lot of money these days. Last edited by mattb123; 07-21-2020 at 10:02 AM.

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07-19-2020, 09:10 PM - 9 Likes	#20116
Fontan Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 5th floor Posts: 1,610	Bought an EVF Novoflex 020 for my Leica M10 and nearly got my nuts chewed off at Leica forum for blasphemy. Attached Images

07-20-2020, 08:41 AM - 8 Likes	#20118
alex66 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 59	Not a camera or a lens, not a photographic thing but something that will help facilitate some photographic projects; a VW T4 camper van.

07-20-2020, 08:43 AM - 1 Like	#20119
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660	a Mamiya Sekor 58mm f1.7 lens....

07-20-2020, 12:15 PM - 4 Likes	#20121
jeallen01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,697	Originally posted by alex66 Not a camera or a lens, not a photographic thing but something that will help facilitate some photographic projects; a VW T4 camper van. Another in the same vein, but yet to actually arrive - a "Blue Badge" for the disabled, thus allowing me to park in spaces reserved for those people (unfortunately now includes me as I have a very bad back - displaced L3 - and severely arthritic knee and so can't walk far or stand for very long). Therefore we shall soon be able to go out to some special events and "famous places" - where, otherwise, I dare not try to do that, and take some photos (hopefully decent ones)

07-20-2020, 12:30 PM - 7 Likes	#20122
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	I just got a new camp stove for backpacking and it's kind of amazing! It's so small and it works very well. On top of that it was pretty cheap!

07-20-2020, 12:37 PM - 2 Likes	#20123
35mmfilmfan Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 4,327	Originally posted by jeallen01 Another in the same vein, but yet to actually arrive - a "Blue Badge" for the disabled, thus allowing me to park in spaces reserved for those people (unfortunately now includes me as I have a very bad back - displaced L3 - and severely arthritic knee and so can't walk far or stand for very long). Therefore we shall soon be able to go out to some special events and "famous places" - where, otherwise, I dare not try to do that, and take some photos (hopefully decent ones) That's great - as I use public transport, parking is not an issue for me, but walking certainly is these days. Maybe people didn't die at 'three-score years and ten' - they merely seized up all together, but were buried as they were too long to be used as draught excluders.

07-20-2020, 02:56 PM - 3 Likes	#20124
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by mattb123 I just got a new camp stove for backpacking and it's kind of amazing! It's so small and it works very well. On top of that it was pretty cheap! Very cool! It looks a lot like the MSR PocketRocket, but for $20 less with a pot thrown in. Steve

07-20-2020, 03:21 PM - 1 Like	#20125
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Originally posted by stevebrot Very cool! It looks a lot like the MSR PocketRocket, but for $20 less with a pot thrown in. Steve It's very similar to the MSR. The pot was actually not included but I had it already. Still $20 less! My last stove was a 4 season stove that ran on white gas. It was bigger, heavier and a lot more expensive. White gas is best for very cold temps but in general that isn't when I'll be backpacking.

07-20-2020, 08:53 PM - 1 Like	#20126
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by pepperberry farm a Mamiya Sekor 58mm f1.7 lens.... FC version? What mount?

07-20-2020, 10:13 PM - 1 Like	#20127
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660	Originally posted by edom31 FC version? What mount? M42...

07-21-2020, 12:08 AM - 1 Like	#20128
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Originally posted by mattb123 I just got a new camp stove for backpacking and it's kind of amazing! It's so small and it works very well. On top of that it was pretty cheap! Originally posted by stevebrot Very cool! It looks a lot like the MSR PocketRocket, but for $20 less with a pot thrown in. Steve I came here to say just that! Looks a nice little one. I've had to trial a few stoves for work and for the price, the Fire Maple 'X2' is a good little kit. Very reminiscent of the Jetboils with a decently large cup (that can hold the canister), stand, plus the burner unit has a piezo so can get it started without the need for matches/flint. Surprised me how nicely it's made. For $20 though yours is a steal, Matt.

07-21-2020, 12:11 AM - 1 Like	#20129
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Originally posted by alex66 Not a camera or a lens, not a photographic thing but something that will help facilitate some photographic projects; a VW T4 camper van. And I've just upgraded from a little, manual hatchback to an automatic Skoda Octavia Estate. A huge improvement in comfort and size.