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Forum: Cameras 16-09-09, 20:47
Replies: 30
Views: 247,469
Posted By Alex1994
Yes, having lots of light helps, especially since...

Yes, having lots of light helps, especially since you can't fill landscapes with flash.

What you mean is the 'contre-jour' or backlight effect. This is basically where light is coming mostly from...
Forum: Cameras 16-09-09, 17:06
Replies: 22
Views: 25,086
Posted By Alex1994
'Alex, the perfection you seek "in camera" is...

'Alex, the perfection you seek "in camera" is impossible by either chemical or electronic means.'

Yes, that's quite true.

'You have to use darkroom or digital software to obtain what is nearer...
Forum: News & Views from the World of Photography 16-09-09, 16:30
Replies: 7
Views: 7,147
Posted By Alex1994
That's....crazy

That's....crazy
Forum: Cameras 16-09-09, 16:28
Replies: 15
Views: 15,536
Posted By Alex1994
Liam, welcome to the forum. Please provide...

Liam,

welcome to the forum. Please provide us a link to this lens. My guess is that it will indeed focus on your D60, but we're better off checking ;-)

You will also get a lot more replies if...
Forum: Cameras 16-09-09, 16:23
Replies: 22
Views: 25,086
Posted By Alex1994
OK gents, here's my argument. I very much...

OK gents, here's my argument. I very much understand that Photoshop can be an extension of the darkroom, provided you don't go too overboard with special effects, colour correction etc.

First of...
Forum: Cameras 15-09-09, 23:01
Replies: 15
Views: 15,536
Posted By Alex1994
I believe the correct substitute for the old...

I believe the correct substitute for the old mercury batteries is the Wein cell 1.35v zinc-air battery, which fills in exactly for the old ones but doesn't last as long.
Forum: Cameras 15-09-09, 22:43
Replies: 15
Views: 15,536
Posted By Alex1994
Thanks for the input guys. I snapped up a...

Thanks for the input guys. I snapped up a 35-135mm Carl Zeiss Jenazoom for Olympus OM on eBay for 90 pounds delivered. Obviously that means I'm committing to buying an OM-1 body in the future...
Forum: Cameras 15-09-09, 22:38
Replies: 22
Views: 25,086
Posted By Alex1994
On a manual camera some sort of SLR or...

On a manual camera some sort of SLR or rangefinder system is practically essential: without it you have scale focus, or guesswork, which takes a lot of practice to use successfully (I ruined about 50...
Forum: Cameras 14-09-09, 21:39
Replies: 7
Views: 10,816
Posted By Alex1994
If you want to be a total purist and want some...

If you want to be a total purist and want some serious quality and versatility (bang for your buck) get a used 35mm film SLR. Bear with me on this one: 200-300 pounds buys you a LOT of film camera:...
Forum: The Photography Forum 14-09-09, 16:35
Replies: 55
Views: 149,346
Posted By Alex1994
OK, here goes...more cameras than skill here, but...

OK, here goes...more cameras than skill here, but nonetheless:

Olympus Trip 35
Yashica Electro 35 GT
Minox 35 GSE
Canon EOS 30 with Tamron 24-135mm
Leica R3 with Summicron 50mm

...looking...
Forum: Cameras 14-09-09, 16:14
Replies: 15
Views: 15,536
Posted By Alex1994
Yes, I certainly have no complaints with the...

Yes, I certainly have no complaints with the quality of the kit, just the versatility; all I have on my R3 is a 50mm lens, and at a stretch the only other lens I can consider is a 35-70. The reason I...
Forum: Equipment Reviews 13-09-09, 21:34
Replies: 7
Views: 49,887
Posted By Alex1994
When will someone other than Leica make a camera...

When will someone other than Leica make a camera that isn't built out of the shoddiest plastic the manufacturers think they can get away with? I want something all metal like the good old days.
...
Forum: General Photography Technique 13-09-09, 21:06
Replies: 4
Views: 9,670
Posted By Alex1994
I use manual focus most of the time...far more...

I use manual focus most of the time...far more reliable, and I can blame myself when it goes wrong. Call me old-school if you wish, I don't like the idea of full automation ;-)
Forum: The Photography Forum 13-09-09, 21:04
Replies: 3
Views: 6,840
Posted By Alex1994
What is the photoshoot for? Are you looking to...

What is the photoshoot for? Are you looking to make a nice portfolio, sell the car...

If it's dark consider using the flash or a tripod.

If it's bright, the camera's electronics are so clever...
Forum: Cameras 13-09-09, 20:56
Replies: 15
Views: 15,536
Posted By Alex1994
New SLR or new lens?

Hi everyone

I am currently wanting to expand my 35mm film SLR's potential. I have roughly £160 pounds to blow right now and possibly more in the future. There are two options:

1. A new lens for...
Forum: Cameras 20-07-09, 14:28
Replies: 4
Views: 10,120
Posted By Alex1994
Hi The Canon Ixus series has great macro,...

Hi

The Canon Ixus series has great macro, two separate modes: one is for photos where the subject is between 10 and 40cm away from the camera, the the other where it is closer than 10cm. Works...
Forum: Cameras 16-07-09, 22:06
Replies: 10
Views: 13,288
Posted By Alex1994
Hi, That Alpa is DEFINITELY of interest to a...

Hi,

That Alpa is DEFINITELY of interest to a collector, providing it is in good condition (few/no scratches, no fungus on lens, full working order). One such example is going for £1850 on eBay....
Forum: Cameras 12-07-09, 23:30
Replies: 10
Views: 13,288
Posted By Alex1994
Hi all, Just secured a winning bid on a...

Hi all,

Just secured a winning bid on a beautiful Yashica Electro 35 GT. This is one of the best 70s rangefinders, with a lovely fast Yashinon 45mm lens (max aperture f1.7). It was also the first...
Forum: Cameras 12-07-09, 23:25
Replies: 9
Views: 9,138
Posted By Alex1994
Regarding use it's often better to get one that's...

Regarding use it's often better to get one that's been used rather than one that has sat in a cupboard all its life...equipment likes to be used!
Forum: Cameras 12-07-09, 19:25
Replies: 9
Views: 9,138
Posted By Alex1994
I have had some experience with the 24x36 EOS...

I have had some experience with the 24x36 EOS cameras with the EOS 30. Great camera, I'm using it with a semi-pro lens and the results are very sharp. No issues so far, I can imagine that the EOS 1...
Forum: Cameras 10-07-09, 16:23
Replies: 10
Views: 13,288
Posted By Alex1994
I did look long and hard at the Rolleis. They are...

I did look long and hard at the Rolleis. They are indeed very nice cameras, however because of their collector value they tend to be a fair bit more expensive than the highly mass-produced offers...
Forum: Cameras 09-07-09, 18:00
Replies: 10
Views: 13,288
Posted By Alex1994
Yes, I get this with a lot of my older cameras. I...

Yes, I get this with a lot of my older cameras. I usually shell out more and get one that's just been serviced and was used lightly all its life rather than the cheaper offerings. The Canonet I'm...
Forum: Cameras 09-07-09, 16:28
Replies: 10
Views: 13,288
Posted By Alex1994
New addition to my classic camera collection (perhaps))

Hi all,

I've been sniffing round eBay for a 35mm film compact rangefinder to add to my collection. I finally narrowed the options down to one of these three:

Canon Canonet QL17 GIII (I'm...
Forum: Cameras 06-06-09, 13:23
Replies: 12
Views: 17,106
Posted By Alex1994
35mm film and digital - a comparison

It's an old question, and with perhaps 95% of photographers using digital cameras, I think 35mm needs do concede defeat.

However, allow me to say some things in defence of the old rolls-to...
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