Gear P0rn - post it if you got it.

asharpe · 11-20-2016, 11:46 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

I now have, I think, ten shoe-mount strobes, so naturally, I take a picture with each, and keep the one that turns out best.

Oh, I don't know. Just think of the Guide Number if you fired them all at the same time!

**WPRESTO** · 11-20-2016, 01:26 PM

Originally posted by asharpe

Oh, I don't know. Just think of the Guide Number if you fired them all at the same time!

For illuminating the Grand Canyon at 1AM on a moonless night? Would not come close to enough flash power. BTW, have you ever seen some of the "big shot" images taken back in late 40'1 through 50's promoted, as I recall, by Sylvania to promote their flash bulbs? Probably the most famous was a big horseshoe bend along the PRR line.

asharpe · 11-20-2016, 09:33 PM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

For illuminating the Grand Canyon at 1AM on a moonless night? Would not come close to enough flash power.

Maybe not, but here's a guy that shoots surfers with an eight flash setup:

You Tube

unixrevolution · 11-21-2016, 07:10 AM

Originally posted by asharpe

A man with two watches never knows what time it is. So where does that leave me? I just like a little exposure.

It leaves you with questions about which of them to trust, I suppose

I don't have nearly as many, just two GE Selenium reflective meters, an incident/flash/reflective meter (visible in the bronica pic) and a Pentax spotmeter. I don't really need anything more.

Originally posted by asharpe

Maybe not, but here's a guy that shoots surfers with an eight flash setup: Dave Black's Surfing Shoot - YouTube

That's kinda awesome, and it's nice to know that simply using more flashes works as one might expect!

Argenticien · 11-22-2016, 10:21 PM

A friend lent me this a few weeks back. I've shot one roll so far, which led to finding a pretty major light leak. I now have to figure out whether it does that to the owner as well, or whether I've buggered up something with his camera.

If I can get it sorted, it looks like one could do some serious work with this lens. (I was easily examining pores in a portrait I did on this roll ... but only the 1/8 of the face that wasn't obliterated by the light leak.)

By the way, this camera is fexxxing huge.

—Dave

**Archimedes the Dog** · 11-23-2016, 10:27 AM

Originally posted by Argenticien

A friend lent me this a few weeks back. I've shot one roll so far, which led to finding a pretty major light leak. I now have to figure out whether it does that to the owner as well, or whether I've buggered up something with his camera.

If I can get it sorted, it looks like one could do some serious work with this lens. (I was easily examining pores in a portrait I did on this roll ... but only the 1/8 of the face that wasn't obliterated by the light leak.)

By the way, this camera is fexxxing huge.

—Dave

A local store had one of those I was hemming and hawing over. I recently discovered that the store went out of business, I likely missed a chance to pick it up cheap.

**WPRESTO** · 11-24-2016, 06:42 PM - **1 Like**

That is not a "leak." it's a flood.

**gofour3** · 11-25-2016, 08:29 AM - **1 Like**

Nikon camera sells for 384,000 Euros at auction:

384,000 Euro for the earliest Nikon camera

A Nikon One climbed from 90,000 to 384,000 Euro, the highest price ever paid for a camera from the long-standing Japanese manufacturer at an auction. The world record was achieved at the 30th Camera Auction in WestLicht’s 15th year. The record lot is the earliest known surviving example of a Nikon camera in the world, manufactured in April 1948 as the third ever serially produced camera by Nikon. This was also an early birthday present for Nikon company, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2017.

Phil.

stevebrot · 11-27-2016, 10:38 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gofour3

Nikon camera sells for 384,000 Euros at auction:

384,000 Euro for the earliest Nikon camera

A Nikon One climbed from 90,000 to 384,000 Euro, the highest price ever paid for a camera from the long-standing Japanese manufacturer at an auction. The world record was achieved at the 30th Camera Auction in WestLicht’s 15th year. The record lot is the earliest known surviving example of a Nikon camera in the world, manufactured in April 1948 as the third ever serially produced camera by Nikon. This was also an early birthday present for Nikon company, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2017.

Phil.

Thanks for sharing! Steve Gandy's Cameraquest Site has a nice article on the Nikon One and its lens system...

Nikon Rangefinder One

Steve

Narsuitus · 11-28-2016, 02:52 PM - **3 Likes**

https://flic.kr/p/PoR7FA

ronnies · 12-03-2016, 07:29 AM - **1 Like**

My latest charity shop rescue case:

Ronnie

ctrout · 12-03-2016, 09:43 PM - **3 Likes**

WOOOOHOOOO!!! My amazing wife just authorized this eBay purchase as my "big" Christmas gift! This really is the best LX I've seen for $300 and I can't wait until Christmas now. And no, she won't let me touch it until I unwrap it on Christmas morning.

---------- Post added 12-03-16 at 09:45 PM ----------

Now I just need to find a grip, strap lugs, and a nice 50mm f1.2 to go with it.

LesDMess · 12-03-2016, 10:42 PM - **1 Like**

Sounds like she's a keeper . . .

Of course you can tell her these cameras need to be exercised regularly and you need to practice using it so you'll be prepared for any Christmas photo ops!

ctrout · 12-03-2016, 10:47 PM - **1 Like**

I like the way you think. I will actually explain to her the importance of ensuring that it functions as advertised before I lose the opportunity to dispute the sale if there are problems. I'll probably run a roll thru it the day it arrives.

**From1980** · 12-04-2016, 03:24 AM

Originally posted by ctrout

I like the way you think. I will actually explain to her the importance of ensuring that it functions as advertised before I lose the opportunity to dispute the sale if there are problems. I'll probably run a roll thru it the day it arrives

My first thoughts exactly. Pictures make it look like a prime LX but you really never know and have to find out if it is as described.

11-25-2016, 08:29 AM - 1 Like	#4643
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,090	Nikon camera sells for 384,000 Euros at auction: 384,000 Euro for the earliest Nikon camera A Nikon One climbed from 90,000 to 384,000 Euro, the highest price ever paid for a camera from the long-standing Japanese manufacturer at an auction. The world record was achieved at the 30th Camera Auction in WestLicht’s 15th year. The record lot is the earliest known surviving example of a Nikon camera in the world, manufactured in April 1948 as the third ever serially produced camera by Nikon. This was also an early birthday present for Nikon company, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2017. Phil. Attached Images

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11-20-2016, 11:46 AM	#4636
asharpe Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 221	Originally posted by WPRESTO I now have, I think, ten shoe-mount strobes, so naturally, I take a picture with each, and keep the one that turns out best. Oh, I don't know. Just think of the Guide Number if you fired them all at the same time!

11-20-2016, 01:26 PM	#4637
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,104	Originally posted by asharpe Oh, I don't know. Just think of the Guide Number if you fired them all at the same time! For illuminating the Grand Canyon at 1AM on a moonless night? Would not come close to enough flash power. BTW, have you ever seen some of the "big shot" images taken back in late 40'1 through 50's promoted, as I recall, by Sylvania to promote their flash bulbs? Probably the most famous was a big horseshoe bend along the PRR line.

11-21-2016, 07:10 AM	#4639
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	Originally posted by asharpe A man with two watches never knows what time it is. So where does that leave me? I just like a little exposure. It leaves you with questions about which of them to trust, I suppose I don't have nearly as many, just two GE Selenium reflective meters, an incident/flash/reflective meter (visible in the bronica pic) and a Pentax spotmeter. I don't really need anything more. Originally posted by asharpe Maybe not, but here's a guy that shoots surfers with an eight flash setup: Dave Black's Surfing Shoot - YouTube That's kinda awesome, and it's nice to know that simply using more flashes works as one might expect!

11-23-2016, 10:27 AM	#4641
Archimedes the Dog Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,146	Originally posted by Argenticien A friend lent me this a few weeks back. I've shot one roll so far, which led to finding a pretty major light leak. I now have to figure out whether it does that to the owner as well, or whether I've buggered up something with his camera. If I can get it sorted, it looks like one could do some serious work with this lens. (I was easily examining pores in a portrait I did on this roll ... but only the 1/8 of the face that wasn't obliterated by the light leak.) By the way, this camera is fexxxing huge. —Dave A local store had one of those I was hemming and hawing over. I recently discovered that the store went out of business, I likely missed a chance to pick it up cheap.

11-24-2016, 06:42 PM - 1 Like	#4642
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,104	That is not a "leak." it's a flood.

11-27-2016, 10:38 AM - 1 Like	#4644
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by gofour3 Nikon camera sells for 384,000 Euros at auction: 384,000 Euro for the earliest Nikon camera A Nikon One climbed from 90,000 to 384,000 Euro, the highest price ever paid for a camera from the long-standing Japanese manufacturer at an auction. The world record was achieved at the 30th Camera Auction in WestLicht’s 15th year. The record lot is the earliest known surviving example of a Nikon camera in the world, manufactured in April 1948 as the third ever serially produced camera by Nikon. This was also an early birthday present for Nikon company, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2017. Phil. Thanks for sharing! Steve Gandy's Cameraquest Site has a nice article on the Nikon One and its lens system... Nikon Rangefinder One Steve

11-28-2016, 02:52 PM - 3 Likes	#4645
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ronnies Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 73	My latest charity shop rescue case: Ronnie

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ctrout Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 444	WOOOOHOOOO!!! My amazing wife just authorized this eBay purchase as my "big" Christmas gift! This really is the best LX I've seen for $300 and I can't wait until Christmas now. And no, she won't let me touch it until I unwrap it on Christmas morning. ---------- Post added 12-03-16 at 09:45 PM ---------- Now I just need to find a grip, strap lugs, and a nice 50mm f1.2 to go with it.

12-03-2016, 10:42 PM - 1 Like	#4648
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Sounds like she's a keeper . . . Of course you can tell her these cameras need to be exercised regularly and you need to practice using it so you'll be prepared for any Christmas photo ops!

12-03-2016, 10:47 PM - 1 Like	#4649
ctrout Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 444	I like the way you think. I will actually explain to her the importance of ensuring that it functions as advertised before I lose the opportunity to dispute the sale if there are problems. I'll probably run a roll thru it the day it arrives.

12-04-2016, 03:24 AM	#4650
From1980 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Essex, Ontario Posts: 682	Originally posted by ctrout I like the way you think. I will actually explain to her the importance of ensuring that it functions as advertised before I lose the opportunity to dispute the sale if there are problems. I'll probably run a roll thru it the day it arrives My first thoughts exactly. Pictures make it look like a prime LX but you really never know and have to find out if it is as described.