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mcpoz
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Photo conference kickoff
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Apr 2 14:51 UTC 1995 |
Great! We got this conference kicked off. I hope everyone who has even a
casual interest, gets into this and passes on their experience and receives
some benefit from others.
To start the creative juices flowing, why don't we consider two things:
#1. What is your interest in photography, what equipment do you use,
and what would you like to get from this forum?
#2. What is the best photo you have ever produced & how was it made?
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helmke
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response 1 of 50:
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Apr 4 00:17 UTC 1995 |
Wow, #1 of #1! Boy do I feel cool.
I just got a Minolta Freedom Zoom 70 (or some name to that effect), and I
am looking forward to seeing if it can do some tricky shots... I used to
use my Dad's Leica, which takes about 3 minutes to get set up right, but
lately I have had a succession of super-cheap cameras taking substandard
pictures of my vacations. This new thingy is all auto, of course, but the
manual claims it can be coaxed into some interesting shots.
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mcpoz
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response 2 of 50:
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Apr 4 01:14 UTC 1995 |
I think that camera can take multiple shots and time exposures. If so,
you can do some neat double exposures, like take a picture of the moon
at the highest zoom, then shoot a landscape at the widest zoom. You
would have to go to manual for the moon and shoot it as if it were
white rocks in bright sunlight (Because that's what it is) ie: if ASA
100, shoot at approx 1/125th and f8.
If you try it let us know how it turns out.
ps use the self timer for any long exposures and set the camera on a
table or other stable object.
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nephi
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response 3 of 50:
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Apr 4 07:13 UTC 1995 |
I have a Minolta Freedom Zoom 90. I seem to have broken the flash, though.
does anyone know what sort of place I should take it to?
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helmke
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response 4 of 50:
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Apr 4 16:42 UTC 1995 |
Double exposure? I need to look in the manual again. Would be cool if it
is possible, although there is no manual override for the exposure settings.
My last cheapo "became" a multiple-exposure camera, which is why I had to
replace it. :)
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mcpoz
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response 5 of 50:
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Apr 4 22:58 UTC 1995 |
To Nephi: I know Huron Camera does work like that but they are $$$.
If possible, you may want to take it apart and see if you can trouble
shoot it (Perhaps the flash tube?). Otherwise, I am positive they could
do it.
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nephi
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response 6 of 50:
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Apr 5 04:39 UTC 1995 |
Actually, I live about 500 miles too far away from there for a
specific store to be of use. I was just wanting to know to what
*kind* of store to take it.
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nephi
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response 7 of 50:
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Apr 5 13:57 UTC 1995 |
Items! This conference needs items!
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helmke
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response 8 of 50:
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Apr 5 21:02 UTC 1995 |
About fixing cameras: They are about the only thing I won't try to fix,
mainly because of all the tiny parts waiting to spring free.
Warning about electronic flashes: they do run on a fair amount of voltage.
Nothing that would be likely to kill you, but you could get a nasty little
burn.
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mcpoz
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response 9 of 50:
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Apr 6 00:49 UTC 1995 |
To Nephi - What kind of "items" did you have in mind? Headings or topics?
Please advise and I will try my best to get something of interest started.
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nephi
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response 10 of 50:
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Apr 6 02:08 UTC 1995 |
Actually, I was just making a general suggestion. Putting all the
info in the first item can really hamper a new conference.
You don't have to put any items in, but someone does.
I'll try to think of stuff.
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exp
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response 11 of 50:
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Apr 8 12:04 UTC 1995 |
?
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exp
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response 12 of 50:
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Apr 8 12:16 UTC 1995 |
o what i wanted to say was if someone has an interest in b&w
photography i have a compleet darkroom set up including a besler
d enlarger, auto stop k, ect for sale chee, maybe even a lesson
or two.
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mcpoz
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response 13 of 50:
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Apr 8 12:33 UTC 1995 |
How much? I may have an interest, and if not, I know people who are
interested.
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exp
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response 14 of 50:
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Apr 9 01:15 UTC 1995 |
The works for about 225.00 for a complete list of everything call
me at 313-482-6054
thanks
bruce..
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mcpoz
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response 15 of 50:
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Apr 9 03:29 UTC 1995 |
I may have an interested friend. I'll get back to you soon.
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exp
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response 16 of 50:
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Apr 10 12:15 UTC 1995 |
Thanks Marc, look fwd to hearing from you. I maybe able to help with
questions about older equipment, I owned Farquharson Photographics
in Ann Arbor, 1982-87. Let me know if I can be of help.
thanks
Bruce
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rickyb
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Dec 5 14:59 UTC 1995 |
for camera repairs, 1st check out your local yellow pages for ads of stores
that do all kinds of photo/camera repair. You might also want to look at
the rag "Shutterbug", or "Petersons Photographic" for ads in the back where
you can send your camera for repair and/or estimates.
locally to the Ann Arbor/Detroit area I suggest Daves Camera Repair on
Newburg Road (between Michigan and Cherry Hill), I think that is in Wayne, or
Westland, or something. It is a small, independant repair shop with good
turn-around time, fair prices and no high pressure sales (they do sell some
cameras, new and used, but main business is repairs). Dave fixed one of my
old Nikon point-and-shoots very reasonably, and diagnosed an old Nikormat EL
problem which is not currently repairable (parts not available) but he has
a 'tickler' file for it so if he comes across the part(s) he'll call me to
bring in the camera. No charge on that one.
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alverma
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response 18 of 50:
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Jan 26 08:48 UTC 1996 |
hi everybody though I am anovice in photography I would be setting up a
lab in the next three months and i would like you to help
by alok Verma(alverma)
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mcpoz
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response 19 of 50:
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Jan 27 01:20 UTC 1996 |
What are you planning to do in the lab (darkroom?). Black and white only?
Do you have any apparatus already? Do you plan to do contact prints or
use an enlarger?
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alverma
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response 20 of 50:
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Jan 29 01:18 UTC 1996 |
hi Marc I would initially start with developing Black and White only.
I don't have an apparatus as of now.
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mcpoz
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response 21 of 50:
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Jan 29 02:52 UTC 1996 |
Alok, here's a "recipe" I used for my chemicals:
1. Film Developer - I used 45 cc of T-Max liquid in a total of 8 oz
2. Stop Bath - I use 2-1/2 Tablespoons of Kodak concentrate in 2 Liters
(I use a 2 liter pop bottle)
3. Fixer - I use 4 full film cans of fixer in 16 oz
4. Paper Developer - I use 2 teaspoons of Selectol in 16 oz water
- I use 3 teaspoons of Dectol in 16 oz water
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The above works fine for me. I use plastic pop bottles for my chemicals.
I mix fresh each time and reseal the concentrate containers. The develope
must be sealed real tight, without air. I use two popsickle sticks and a tiny
c-clamp to keep the folded foil pouch tightly sealed.
I also have some similar recipies for other developers if you need them.
I have tons of really old, but useable printing paper for free if anyone
wants it.
What kind of an enlarger do you have?
Good luck.
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alverma
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response 22 of 50:
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Feb 10 15:07 UTC 1996 |
thanks a lot will get back for more help when i need it.
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saravana
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response 23 of 50:
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Feb 10 10:10 UTC 1997 |
Hi, all. I'm pretty interrested in Photography. I own a Canon AE! Program &
a Nikon N 70.Have taken quite a few snaps.Need some new ideas regarding
technics of photography.
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mcpoz
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response 24 of 50:
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Feb 11 01:31 UTC 1997 |
What are your interests? What kind of films, techniques, and subject matter
have you tried? There are several people here who can offer their experiences
if you get a little more specific.
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