Your latest acquisition

bdery · 11-25-2020, 11:34 AM

Originally posted by neokind

I read through the article right away. Thanks for sharing.

And thanks for reading!

**Mbaez** · 11-25-2020, 02:24 PM - **2 Likes**

Being an ultra-wide junkie I'm so happy because I just got a refurbished copy of the Sigma 8-16 for my birthday!

jspi · 11-25-2020, 02:58 PM - **4 Likes**

Two casts, one for each hand. Awkward, uncomfortable, and makes any attempt at photography unpleasant. By far the worst camera accessory I've purchased and I recommend avoiding these if possible. Due to the process of acquiring them, I am forced to continue use of them until Dec 14 when I can officially hand them back to the seller. Unfortunately, there's a strict no refund policy.

photoptimist · 11-25-2020, 03:05 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by jspi

Two casts, one for each hand. Awkward, uncomfortable, and makes any attempt at photography unpleasant. By far the worst camera accessory I've purchased and I recommend avoiding these if possible. Due to the process of acquiring them, I am forced to continue use of them until Dec 14 when I can officially hand them back to the seller. Unfortunately, there's a strict no refund policy.

Condolences!

At least we can assume they are "digital" and "mirrorless."

Is there any chance you can epoxy a quick-release base or a ballhead to the left cast to use with the tripod mount for your camera? :-)

jspi · 11-25-2020, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by photoptimist

Condolences!

At least we can assume they are "digital" and "mirrorless."

Is there any chance you can epoxy a quick-release base or a ballhead to the left cast to use with the tripod mount for your camera? :-)

Not digital but they are mirrorless and fiberglass for weight reduction. I do have plenty of epoxy so I could adhere a mount for my MFT (also light weight) then use the other hand for operating the camera. Ideas...

I had thoughts about modding them and see how the seller reacted when I returned them.

**boriscleto** · 11-25-2020, 05:12 PM - **2 Likes**

Broke two of my rules...electronic camera & Goodwill west of the Mississippi...

Exploded batteries (camera & lens) and lens full of fungus...

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**AgentL** · 11-25-2020, 05:24 PM

Ordered some Adox Rodinal, which will be a new developer for me to try!

**WPRESTO** · 11-25-2020, 06:32 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by AgentL

Ordered some Adox Rodinal, which will be a new developer for me to try!

Rodinal is one of the venerable developers, going back before 1900. Handy because it's liquid and consequently easier to prepare than powders. It gives very fine grain and there is some flexibility in dilutions for adjusting contrast, generally reducing contrast in negatives that may have too much. Use a dilution once and toss it out, the concentrate has an unbelievably long shelf life. I used Rodinal many times and came to prefer it to D76 for Tri-X and even as a substitute for Technidol for developing Technical Pan when I wanted well-graded tonality, but not when I wanted very high contrast.

**pepperberry farm** · 11-25-2020, 09:16 PM

recently arrived (on the left, as always):

Lhorn · 11-25-2020, 09:53 PM

Originally posted by gaweidert

Another good haul from those soliciting charitable donations. If they are sending that much stuff not much of you donation can be doing that much good. Today a check for $1.25 from one charity and this haul from another which also included a check from $1.50. The checks were shredded. The hard cover planner is pretty nice. I may just gather up all the pens we had received and give them to a school for the kids to use. The "U" was added in honor of all our overseas friends.

Charities sending you money.... That's a new one to me. What is the rationale?
I used to donate to an animal charity and they'd send you T shirts and umbrellas, etc. Like you, I'd rather they kept the stuff. Makes me wonder how much of my donated money goes towards the animals and how much goes towards t-shirts, overhead, marketing and salaries.

**luftfluss** · 11-25-2020, 10:15 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Lhorn

Charities sending you money.... That's a new one to me. What is the rationale?
I used to donate to an animal charity and they'd send you T shirts and umbrellas, etc. Like you, I'd rather they kept the stuff. Makes me wonder how much of my donated money goes towards the animals and how much goes towards t-shirts, overhead, marketing and salaries.

If it's one of the big national charities, very little goes directly to animal welfare - less than 20%.

Your best bet is donating or volunteering directly to shelters, rescues, wildlife rehabilition centers, etc.

**Canada_Rockies** · 11-25-2020, 11:53 PM

Originally posted by Lhorn

Charities sending you money.... That's a new one to me. What is the rationale?
I used to donate to an animal charity and they'd send you T shirts and umbrellas, etc. Like you, I'd rather they kept the stuff. Makes me wonder how much of my donated money goes towards the animals and how much goes towards t-shirts, overhead, marketing and salaries.

Up here in the frozen North, the most I get is 5¢ and a calendar pad.

ZombieArmy · 11-26-2020, 01:02 AM - **1 Like**

Just won 2 55mm taks. One is an Auto-tak 55 1.8 and the other is a super tak 55 f2. Can't wait to play with them.

Liney · 11-26-2020, 01:26 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

Broke two of my rules...electronic camera & Goodwill west of the Mississippi...

Exploded batteries (camera & lens) and lens full of fungus...

Attachment 516130

Interesting design, how does the Autofocus work?

**boriscleto** · 11-26-2020, 04:49 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Liney

Interesting design, how does the Autofocus work?

It was contrast detect, in 1981...

If the subject was stationary, well lit, and had a lot of contrast, it would eventually focus...

It's historically significant as the first consumer AF SLR with the electronics in the body, it just didn't do enough to be successful in the market. Minolta stole phase detect from Honeywell and released the Maxxum in 1985...

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11-25-2020, 11:34 AM	#21151
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,357	Originally posted by neokind I read through the article right away. Thanks for sharing. And thanks for reading!

11-25-2020, 02:58 PM - 4 Likes	#21153
jspi Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 261	Two casts, one for each hand. Awkward, uncomfortable, and makes any attempt at photography unpleasant. By far the worst camera accessory I've purchased and I recommend avoiding these if possible. Due to the process of acquiring them, I am forced to continue use of them until Dec 14 when I can officially hand them back to the seller. Unfortunately, there's a strict no refund policy.

11-25-2020, 03:05 PM - 2 Likes	#21154
photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,123	Originally posted by jspi Two casts, one for each hand. Awkward, uncomfortable, and makes any attempt at photography unpleasant. By far the worst camera accessory I've purchased and I recommend avoiding these if possible. Due to the process of acquiring them, I am forced to continue use of them until Dec 14 when I can officially hand them back to the seller. Unfortunately, there's a strict no refund policy. Condolences! At least we can assume they are "digital" and "mirrorless." Is there any chance you can epoxy a quick-release base or a ballhead to the left cast to use with the tripod mount for your camera? :-)

11-25-2020, 03:25 PM	#21155
jspi Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 261	Originally posted by photoptimist Condolences! At least we can assume they are "digital" and "mirrorless." Is there any chance you can epoxy a quick-release base or a ballhead to the left cast to use with the tripod mount for your camera? :-) Not digital but they are mirrorless and fiberglass for weight reduction. I do have plenty of epoxy so I could adhere a mount for my MFT (also light weight) then use the other hand for operating the camera. Ideas... I had thoughts about modding them and see how the seller reacted when I returned them.

11-25-2020, 05:12 PM - 2 Likes	#21156
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Broke two of my rules...electronic camera & Goodwill west of the Mississippi... Exploded batteries (camera & lens) and lens full of fungus...

11-25-2020, 05:24 PM	#21157
AgentL Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,756	Ordered some Adox Rodinal, which will be a new developer for me to try!

11-25-2020, 06:32 PM - 1 Like	#21158
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,107	Originally posted by AgentL Ordered some Adox Rodinal, which will be a new developer for me to try! Rodinal is one of the venerable developers, going back before 1900. Handy because it's liquid and consequently easier to prepare than powders. It gives very fine grain and there is some flexibility in dilutions for adjusting contrast, generally reducing contrast in negatives that may have too much. Use a dilution once and toss it out, the concentrate has an unbelievably long shelf life. I used Rodinal many times and came to prefer it to D76 for Tri-X and even as a substitute for Technidol for developing Technical Pan when I wanted well-graded tonality, but not when I wanted very high contrast.

11-25-2020, 09:16 PM	#21159
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,678	recently arrived (on the left, as always):

11-25-2020, 09:53 PM	#21160
Lhorn Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 554	Originally posted by gaweidert Another good haul from those soliciting charitable donations. If they are sending that much stuff not much of you donation can be doing that much good. Today a check for $1.25 from one charity and this haul from another which also included a check from $1.50. The checks were shredded. The hard cover planner is pretty nice. I may just gather up all the pens we had received and give them to a school for the kids to use. The "U" was added in honor of all our overseas friends. Charities sending you money.... That's a new one to me. What is the rationale? I used to donate to an animal charity and they'd send you T shirts and umbrellas, etc. Like you, I'd rather they kept the stuff. Makes me wonder how much of my donated money goes towards the animals and how much goes towards t-shirts, overhead, marketing and salaries.

11-25-2020, 10:15 PM - 1 Like	#21161
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by Lhorn Charities sending you money.... That's a new one to me. What is the rationale? I used to donate to an animal charity and they'd send you T shirts and umbrellas, etc. Like you, I'd rather they kept the stuff. Makes me wonder how much of my donated money goes towards the animals and how much goes towards t-shirts, overhead, marketing and salaries. If it's one of the big national charities, very little goes directly to animal welfare - less than 20%. Your best bet is donating or volunteering directly to shelters, rescues, wildlife rehabilition centers, etc.

11-25-2020, 11:53 PM	#21162
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by Lhorn Charities sending you money.... That's a new one to me. What is the rationale? I used to donate to an animal charity and they'd send you T shirts and umbrellas, etc. Like you, I'd rather they kept the stuff. Makes me wonder how much of my donated money goes towards the animals and how much goes towards t-shirts, overhead, marketing and salaries. Up here in the frozen North, the most I get is 5¢ and a calendar pad.

11-26-2020, 01:02 AM - 1 Like	#21163
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	Just won 2 55mm taks. One is an Auto-tak 55 1.8 and the other is a super tak 55 f2. Can't wait to play with them.

11-26-2020, 01:26 AM	#21164
Liney Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 1,237	Originally posted by boriscleto Broke two of my rules...electronic camera & Goodwill west of the Mississippi... Exploded batteries (camera & lens) and lens full of fungus... Attachment 516130 Interesting design, how does the Autofocus work?

11-26-2020, 04:49 AM - 2 Likes	#21165
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by Liney Interesting design, how does the Autofocus work? It was contrast detect, in 1981... If the subject was stationary, well lit, and had a lot of contrast, it would eventually focus... It's historically significant as the first consumer AF SLR with the electronics in the body, it just didn't do enough to be successful in the market. Minolta stole phase detect from Honeywell and released the Maxxum in 1985...