Sightseeing Screwmount

Blue · 10-05-2010, 08:26 PM

Monochrome, I am for you squeezing in a roll before sending it on. We are getting anemic on image posts!

stevebrot · 10-05-2010, 10:09 PM

Originally posted by Blue

Monochrome, I am for you squeezing in a roll before sending it on. We are getting anemic on image posts!

x2

Steve

Ratmagiclady · 10-06-2010, 06:37 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

I've had the SSS for about two weeks now (or is it three?) and during that time I have literally not had a single afternoon to do anything but work - which is not altogether a bad thing. It doesn't appear that will change any time soon.

I think I will send the camera on to the next person rathyer than making you all wait ANOTHER couple weeks.

Well, seeing as I'm next, (I just realized I didn't hit send on a PM to you yesterday: Net was spotty) I don't mind if you want to take another week or so to try, this is for fun, anyway.

A while before Thanksgiving would probably be good: I'm expecting to be rather occupied for that week, at this rate before I could get the Sightseer on its way, unless I'm very quick, which isn't what I'm known for, these days, but is possible.

Anyway, let me know. Busy season for everyone coming.

As for image anemia, I have a clever plan where I'll shoot some C-41 and just pay a lab to do the scannings.

**ismaelg** · 10-16-2010, 10:27 PM

Thanks to this project and inspired by it, I just launched the "Traveling K1000" in my local photo club so they can put down their Canons and Nikons and use a K1000 with a 50 f2 for about a week or so each.
Traveling distances will be short thou, as we are all within 100 miles

La Cámara Viajera de Portada Fotográfica

Thanks for the inspiration!

Blue · 11-28-2010, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by Blue

Monochrome, I am for you squeezing in a roll before sending it on. We are getting anemic on image posts!

Bumpity Bump

stevebrot · 11-28-2010, 05:07 PM

Originally posted by Blue

Bumpity Bump

Almost two months and no pictures? Where is the camera and what is happening with it?

Steve

Ratmagiclady · 11-29-2010, 01:48 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Almost two months and no pictures? Where is the camera and what is happening with it?

Steve

I haven't heard a word, but then again, I said I wasn't in a particular hurry. Should be ready, though, if I'm still next.

stevebrot · 12-18-2010, 05:57 PM

So what happened to the Sightseer? Was it transported into another dimension?

Steve

Blue · 12-18-2010, 07:25 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

So what happened to the Sightseer? Was it transported into another dimension?

Steve

The above post is the last post Paul has made at P.F. which is not good considering how reliable and dependable he is. I have is mailing address if I can find it and drop a note to see if he is o.k.

stevebrot · 12-18-2010, 08:52 PM

Originally posted by Blue

The above post is the last post Paul has made at P.F. which is not good considering how reliable and dependable he is. I have is mailing address if I can find it and drop a note to see if he is o.k.

That is scary. Hopefully he is just having computer problems or something.

Steve

Stratman · 12-20-2010, 09:15 PM

His profile says his last activity on here was 12-11-10, so he has been online in the past few weeks...

**ismaelg** · 01-08-2011, 07:17 AM

What ever happened to the Sightseer?

Blue · 01-08-2011, 07:37 AM

Originally posted by ismaelg

What ever happened to the Sightseer?

It is still with Monochrome. See the previous posts. If this isn't resolved, I'm going to get out one of my SV or H3 bodies. However, I will probably need to get it CLA's first. I have mixed feelings about that though because the SV in circulations has a certain amount of Nostalgia with it.

Edit: RML is up next. I will be in Puerto Rico from March 18-24.

Originally posted by Stratman

His profile says his last activity on here was 12-11-10, so he has been online in the past few weeks...

His activity hasn't changed.

Here is the revised list:

Nesster- Completed
sein06231- Completed 2nd round
IrishWhite- Completed 1st round
stevebrot- Completed 2nd round
PortlandPete Completed 1st round
Iso50- Completed 1st round
PGillin- Completed 1st round
St. Louis Area Group- Monochrome (2nd round) Has SS
Ratmagiclady (2nd round) UP next
ismaelg- (2nd round, I can personally deliver it in Mar 2011

)Clicker (1st round)
ryan s (2nd round)
Stevopedia (2nd round)
Blue (2nd round)
straightshooter*
woof

**monochrome** · 01-09-2011, 07:30 AM

In early December I had an emergency eye surgery on my left ("good") eye. My surgeon implanted an Ahmed glaucoma valve to control intra-ocular pressure - literally millimeter-measured after-market parts in my eye. Since that time I have been unable to see closer than 35" - just a blur - nor read, drive or use a computer as my vision gradually returns. There was apparently serious loss of sharpness and contrast in the left eye to complement the loss of visual acuity in the right eye from the prior event.

As of the last week I can see to read at 640x480 with maximum font size, but double horizontal images. Frankly, the SSS has sat in my home office. I am seriously tardy with it and I offer my apologies.

I can now forward the SSS to RML, will prepare the label today and send tomorrow.

I imagine photography is finished as a hobby so there will be some really nice legacy lenses and bodies in the Marketplace in coming weeks. Maybe a K-5 and LiveView will work, but we'll just have to see how recovery goes. I'm seeking a partner for work since my brain still functions just fine!

Clicker · 01-09-2011, 07:56 AM

...and here for years i thought my eyes were bad and finding the "perfect" glasses was my adventure, so sorry to hear about your predicament and hopefully you can somehow find a way to continue photography.

01-08-2011, 07:37 AM	#868
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by ismaelg What ever happened to the Sightseer? It is still with Monochrome. See the previous posts. If this isn't resolved, I'm going to get out one of my SV or H3 bodies. However, I will probably need to get it CLA's first. I have mixed feelings about that though because the SV in circulations has a certain amount of Nostalgia with it. Edit: RML is up next. I will be in Puerto Rico from March 18-24. Originally posted by Stratman His profile says his last activity on here was 12-11-10, so he has been online in the past few weeks... His activity hasn't changed. Here is the revised list: Nesster- Completed sein06231- Completed 2nd round IrishWhite- Completed 1st round stevebrot- Completed 2nd round PortlandPete Completed 1st round Iso50- Completed 1st round PGillin- Completed 1st round St. Louis Area Group- Monochrome (2nd round) Has SS Ratmagiclady (2nd round) UP next ismaelg- (2nd round, I can personally deliver it in Mar 2011 )Clicker (1st round) ryan s (2nd round) Stevopedia (2nd round) Blue (2nd round) straightshooter* woof Last edited by Blue; 01-08-2011 at 07:54 AM.

01-09-2011, 07:30 AM	#869
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	In early December I had an emergency eye surgery on my left ("good") eye. My surgeon implanted an Ahmed glaucoma valve to control intra-ocular pressure - literally millimeter-measured after-market parts in my eye. Since that time I have been unable to see closer than 35" - just a blur - nor read, drive or use a computer as my vision gradually returns. There was apparently serious loss of sharpness and contrast in the left eye to complement the loss of visual acuity in the right eye from the prior event. As of the last week I can see to read at 640x480 with maximum font size, but double horizontal images. Frankly, the SSS has sat in my home office. I am seriously tardy with it and I offer my apologies. I can now forward the SSS to RML, will prepare the label today and send tomorrow. I imagine photography is finished as a hobby so there will be some really nice legacy lenses and bodies in the Marketplace in coming weeks. Maybe a K-5 and LiveView will work, but we'll just have to see how recovery goes. I'm seeking a partner for work since my brain still functions just fine! Last edited by monochrome; 01-09-2011 at 09:48 AM.

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10-05-2010, 08:26 PM	#856
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Monochrome, I am for you squeezing in a roll before sending it on. We are getting anemic on image posts!

10-05-2010, 10:09 PM	#857
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Blue Monochrome, I am for you squeezing in a roll before sending it on. We are getting anemic on image posts! x2 Steve

10-06-2010, 06:37 AM	#858
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by monochrome I've had the SSS for about two weeks now (or is it three?) and during that time I have literally not had a single afternoon to do anything but work - which is not altogether a bad thing. It doesn't appear that will change any time soon. I think I will send the camera on to the next person rathyer than making you all wait ANOTHER couple weeks. Well, seeing as I'm next, (I just realized I didn't hit send on a PM to you yesterday: Net was spotty) I don't mind if you want to take another week or so to try, this is for fun, anyway. A while before Thanksgiving would probably be good: I'm expecting to be rather occupied for that week, at this rate before I could get the Sightseer on its way, unless I'm very quick, which isn't what I'm known for, these days, but is possible. Anyway, let me know. Busy season for everyone coming. As for image anemia, I have a clever plan where I'll shoot some C-41 and just pay a lab to do the scannings.

10-16-2010, 10:27 PM	#859
ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,681	Thanks to this project and inspired by it, I just launched the "Traveling K1000" in my local photo club so they can put down their Canons and Nikons and use a K1000 with a 50 f2 for about a week or so each. Traveling distances will be short thou, as we are all within 100 miles La Cámara Viajera de Portada Fotográfica Thanks for the inspiration!

11-28-2010, 11:02 AM	#860
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Blue Monochrome, I am for you squeezing in a roll before sending it on. We are getting anemic on image posts! Bumpity Bump

11-28-2010, 05:07 PM	#861
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Blue Bumpity Bump Almost two months and no pictures? Where is the camera and what is happening with it? Steve

11-29-2010, 01:48 PM	#862
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by stevebrot Almost two months and no pictures? Where is the camera and what is happening with it? Steve I haven't heard a word, but then again, I said I wasn't in a particular hurry. Should be ready, though, if I'm still next.

12-18-2010, 05:57 PM	#863
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	So what happened to the Sightseer? Was it transported into another dimension? Steve

12-18-2010, 07:25 PM	#864
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by stevebrot So what happened to the Sightseer? Was it transported into another dimension? Steve The above post is the last post Paul has made at P.F. which is not good considering how reliable and dependable he is. I have is mailing address if I can find it and drop a note to see if he is o.k.

12-18-2010, 08:52 PM	#865
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Blue The above post is the last post Paul has made at P.F. which is not good considering how reliable and dependable he is. I have is mailing address if I can find it and drop a note to see if he is o.k. That is scary. Hopefully he is just having computer problems or something. Steve

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12-20-2010, 09:15 PM	#866
Stratman Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St Louis, Missouri U S A Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,464	His profile says his last activity on here was 12-11-10, so he has been online in the past few weeks...

01-08-2011, 07:17 AM	#867
ismaelg Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,681	What ever happened to the Sightseer?

01-09-2011, 07:56 AM	#870
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	...and here for years i thought my eyes were bad and finding the "perfect" glasses was my adventure, so sorry to hear about your predicament and hopefully you can somehow find a way to continue photography.