Game Single in December 2016

wolfiegirl · 12-08-2016, 07:08 PM

Originally posted by willdmo

Here is Help for your lens. I could do it, but its a bit far away. I repaired I guess 3-5 tessars like that, but have not made any pictures/videos.

This is in German: it is not completed but some good pictures of the process

This is in German too: It is very detailed with steps and google-translate might help

A short form from Rick Oleson for Exakta Tessar...

A Detailed English Repair Tutorial:

If you take some time and dont force anything, it is a very doable lens. It might get some time to get the right position in the focusing helicoid, because if it is once off, you have more possibilities than you like, but only one gives full functionality and infinity, but it is a beginners lens to fix

WOW.. thank you. I'll take a look and see if it seems daunting or not.

The english one looks pretty intense. My head is spinning!

I must admit I'm still scared. LOL. If I screw it up, I'm going to have to change lenses. Might reread these a few times to see if I can get my confidence levels up before I try to tackle it.

vZwicky · 12-09-2016, 12:44 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by severalsnakes

But... which lens should I use? I'd value anyone's input. I feel like my realistic options are: ...

First, congrats on the decision to make the move, and good luck in making a smooth transition!

The M 35mm f:2.8 seems the most versatile lens... but it would still be a tough choice. Even though bokeh is overrated, it would be nice to have something really fast for the occasional premium blurzzz.

---------- Post added 12-09-16 at 02:24 AM ----------

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Yes. For many years as a young photographer I shot with only one lens. My first camera was a dog and had a fixed focus plastic lens that had three apertures and one shutter speed. My next was a rather lovely Yashica rangefinder that had a fixed lens. I used that camera for a couple of years. My first slr came with a 50mm f2 that might as well have been welded to the mount. I occasionally got to borrow a lens but that was the only one I owned. So I know it can be done, but a slr or dslr loses versatility with only one lens - I would suggest a single picture each week for a year with a the same lens, or a day of the week dedicated to a particular lens is a more rational project. Let's say Fifties Fridays or 35 Thursday.

Shooting with one lens for a year would be a noble endeavor, but one I doubt I would stick with for long. I've got too much glass to explore to stay lens monogamous. The photo per week, rather than per day, has some promise. If there were no brand limitation, I'd consider attempting one 4x5 large format shot per week with the the only lens I own for the medium: A 150mm Fujinon f:5.6. Basically a "normal" lens for 4x5. A weekly format would facilitate the much slower, deliberate process that using a view camera requires.

**Rense** · 12-09-2016, 04:48 AM

Terribly behind with commenting... Sorry for that, the week has been a bit awkward....

**UncleVanya** · 12-09-2016, 07:40 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Rense

Terribly behind with commenting... Sorry for that, the week has been a bit awkward....

Keep shooting, comment later.

**pepperberry farm** · 12-09-2016, 07:46 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Keep shooting, comment later.

ditto...

vZwicky · 12-09-2016, 12:35 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Rense

Terribly behind with commenting... Sorry for that, the week has been a bit awkward....

Same here. It would be nearly impossible for me to comment on everyone's photos daily, but I'm doing my best to at least make the rounds every couple of days. Also, silly me: I'm using my last vacation day for the year, so I woke up in a Saturday frame of mind. Thinking it was the 10th, I've spent half the morning composing and shooting "blur" photos

**Rense** · 12-09-2016, 12:43 PM

Originally posted by vZwicky

Same here. It would be nearly impossible for me to comment on everyone's photos daily, but I'm doing my best to at least make the rounds every couple of days. Also, silly me: I'm using my last vacation day for the year, so I woke up in a Saturday frame of mind. Thinking it was the 10th, I've spent half the morning composing and shooting "blur" photos

**robgski** · 12-09-2016, 03:43 PM

Originally posted by Rense

Terribly behind with commenting

Just keep making those incredible still life photos, take all the time you need.

**UncleVanya** · 12-09-2016, 03:51 PM - **1 Like**

Just fixed the wording on the calendar event from "Today's theme" to "December 10th's theme" hopefully this will reduce confusion.

**pepperberry farm** · 12-10-2016, 01:00 AM

shaking my head on this one - the sunset picture from the 8th was 'explored'.....

Sandy Hancock · 12-10-2016, 04:32 AM - **1 Like**

I'm checking out of December, and future Single Ins for the foreseeable future. There's just no fire in the belly.

All the very best for the festive season

vZwicky · 12-10-2016, 05:48 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

I'm checking out of December, and future Single Ins for the foreseeable future. There's just no fire in the belly.

All the very best for the festive season

Very sad to hear this, Sandy. Your photos, comments, and insights will be missed and hopefully we'll see you around in the near future. Happy Holidays to you and yours

**UncleVanya** · 12-10-2016, 07:40 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

I'm checking out of December, and future Single Ins for the foreseeable future. There's just no fire in the belly.

All the very best for the festive season

Well dang. Your comments and photos have been a real bonus to participating. I will miss your input.

**Rense** · 12-10-2016, 08:12 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

I'm checking out of December, and future Single Ins for the foreseeable future. There's just no fire in the belly.

All the very best for the festive season

Sad to hear this! Hope you have good and blessed days ahead!

photolady95 · 12-10-2016, 02:44 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

I'm checking out of December, and future Single Ins for the foreseeable future. There's just no fire in the belly.

Well, shoot! I'm going to miss you and your photos and your comments. Hope you find your fire though.

And Merry Christmas to you and yours. Kiss Sammy for me.

12-09-2016, 12:44 AM - 1 Like	#152
vZwicky Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chatawa, MS Photos: Gallery Posts: 171	Originally posted by severalsnakes But... which lens should I use? I'd value anyone's input. I feel like my realistic options are: ... First, congrats on the decision to make the move, and good luck in making a smooth transition! The M 35mm f:2.8 seems the most versatile lens... but it would still be a tough choice. Even though bokeh is overrated, it would be nice to have something really fast for the occasional premium blurzzz. ---------- Post added 12-09-16 at 02:24 AM ---------- Originally posted by UncleVanya Yes. For many years as a young photographer I shot with only one lens. My first camera was a dog and had a fixed focus plastic lens that had three apertures and one shutter speed. My next was a rather lovely Yashica rangefinder that had a fixed lens. I used that camera for a couple of years. My first slr came with a 50mm f2 that might as well have been welded to the mount. I occasionally got to borrow a lens but that was the only one I owned. So I know it can be done, but a slr or dslr loses versatility with only one lens - I would suggest a single picture each week for a year with a the same lens, or a day of the week dedicated to a particular lens is a more rational project. Let's say Fifties Fridays or 35 Thursday. Shooting with one lens for a year would be a noble endeavor, but one I doubt I would stick with for long. I've got too much glass to explore to stay lens monogamous. The photo per week, rather than per day, has some promise. If there were no brand limitation, I'd consider attempting one 4x5 large format shot per week with the the only lens I own for the medium: A 150mm Fujinon f:5.6. Basically a "normal" lens for 4x5. A weekly format would facilitate the much slower, deliberate process that using a view camera requires. Last edited by vZwicky; 12-09-2016 at 01:32 AM.

12-10-2016, 05:48 AM	#162
vZwicky Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chatawa, MS Photos: Gallery Posts: 171	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock I'm checking out of December, and future Single Ins for the foreseeable future. There's just no fire in the belly. All the very best for the festive season Very sad to hear this, Sandy. Your photos, comments, and insights will be missed and hopefully we'll see you around in the near future. Happy Holidays to you and yours Last edited by vZwicky; 12-10-2016 at 02:01 PM.

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12-08-2016, 07:08 PM	#151
wolfiegirl Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mystery Bay, NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,111	Originally posted by willdmo Here is Help for your lens. I could do it, but its a bit far away. I repaired I guess 3-5 tessars like that, but have not made any pictures/videos. This is in German: it is not completed but some good pictures of the process This is in German too: It is very detailed with steps and google-translate might help A short form from Rick Oleson for Exakta Tessar... A Detailed English Repair Tutorial: If you take some time and dont force anything, it is a very doable lens. It might get some time to get the right position in the focusing helicoid, because if it is once off, you have more possibilities than you like, but only one gives full functionality and infinity, but it is a beginners lens to fix WOW.. thank you. I'll take a look and see if it seems daunting or not. The english one looks pretty intense. My head is spinning! I must admit I'm still scared. LOL. If I screw it up, I'm going to have to change lenses. Might reread these a few times to see if I can get my confidence levels up before I try to tackle it.

12-09-2016, 04:48 AM	#153
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	Terribly behind with commenting... Sorry for that, the week has been a bit awkward....

12-09-2016, 07:40 AM - 1 Like	#154
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,445	Originally posted by Rense Terribly behind with commenting... Sorry for that, the week has been a bit awkward.... Keep shooting, comment later.

12-09-2016, 07:46 AM	#155
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,764	Originally posted by UncleVanya Keep shooting, comment later. ditto...

12-09-2016, 12:35 PM - 1 Like	#156
vZwicky Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chatawa, MS Photos: Gallery Posts: 171	Originally posted by Rense Terribly behind with commenting... Sorry for that, the week has been a bit awkward.... Same here. It would be nearly impossible for me to comment on everyone's photos daily, but I'm doing my best to at least make the rounds every couple of days. Also, silly me: I'm using my last vacation day for the year, so I woke up in a Saturday frame of mind. Thinking it was the 10th, I've spent half the morning composing and shooting "blur" photos

12-09-2016, 12:43 PM	#157
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	Originally posted by vZwicky Same here. It would be nearly impossible for me to comment on everyone's photos daily, but I'm doing my best to at least make the rounds every couple of days. Also, silly me: I'm using my last vacation day for the year, so I woke up in a Saturday frame of mind. Thinking it was the 10th, I've spent half the morning composing and shooting "blur" photos

12-09-2016, 03:43 PM	#158
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,817	Originally posted by Rense Terribly behind with commenting Just keep making those incredible still life photos, take all the time you need.

12-09-2016, 03:51 PM - 1 Like	#159
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,445	Just fixed the wording on the calendar event from "Today's theme" to "December 10th's theme" hopefully this will reduce confusion.

12-10-2016, 01:00 AM	#160
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,764	shaking my head on this one - the sunset picture from the 8th was 'explored'.....

12-10-2016, 04:32 AM - 1 Like	#161
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	I'm checking out of December, and future Single Ins for the foreseeable future. There's just no fire in the belly. All the very best for the festive season

12-10-2016, 07:40 AM	#163
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,445	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock I'm checking out of December, and future Single Ins for the foreseeable future. There's just no fire in the belly. All the very best for the festive season Well dang. Your comments and photos have been a real bonus to participating. I will miss your input.

12-10-2016, 08:12 AM	#164
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock I'm checking out of December, and future Single Ins for the foreseeable future. There's just no fire in the belly. All the very best for the festive season Sad to hear this! Hope you have good and blessed days ahead!

12-10-2016, 02:44 PM	#165
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock I'm checking out of December, and future Single Ins for the foreseeable future. There's just no fire in the belly. Well, shoot! I'm going to miss you and your photos and your comments. Hope you find your fire though. And Merry Christmas to you and yours. Kiss Sammy for me.