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Paragon8 posted:
It hasn't ruined it for me, but sometimes it does intrude in many ways. One example is that I've found myself going through some of the movies I really like and looking at such as the lighting and cinematography differently. In fact, last night I was watching Rear Window for the first time in about twenty years and I went "Oooooooooooooo, look at the colour!" Well, I didn't do the "Oooooooooooooo" part.
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GWBBQ posted:
I love it when (sometimes) everything comes together - including the 'right place at the right time' aspect of it. You can invest time and money into what you do on an ongoing basis, but there's always some stuff you can't buy. Really, that's excellent.
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May 12, 2010 19:54
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I was very kindly given a Leica IIIf as a gift by the grandmother of my (then) girlfriend, along with a couple of lenses. Otherwise I don't think I'd have been inclined to own one. I enjoy using it, but mostly for the almost novelty value when compared to my SLRs. When I shoot with it I'm always aware of the fact that over the years it's seen much more than I ever will. For a strap I use a football (boot) lace, which has the bonus of annoying certain types of people. As for camera straps generally, my other cameras all have exactly the same type - a black neoprene strap with no logo or branding, bought from Jessops in the UK.
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May 19, 2010 20:10
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You mean, the 'Leica glow' is just...bullshit? Oh no.
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May 19, 2010 20:32
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Interesting explanation about the 'glow'. Thanks. As I said, I like using my Leica because it's kind of quaint and charming. Then again, depending on my mood it's awkward and a pain. I just find it faintly ridiculous when BS is applied to things. But it's not limited to photography equipment - the number of times I've heard such as "a good weight for a Telecaster is under seven pounds" or similar...
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May 19, 2010 20:55
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The latter should be a option from the outset - 'Disable Flakes'.
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May 21, 2010 18:59
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I don't want a vest like that.
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May 30, 2010 05:38
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Speaking of spending your money wisely... I know this subject has been discussed before, but recently I've found a number of cameras - film cameras - seem to have been following me home. Two of them were gifts (which I appreciate) but I've bought the others. I haven't bought any of them without good reason, and do I invest time beforehand in making sure it's what I need, and then wait patiently until I believe I've found a deal. Years ago when I was playing music I had a few cheapo guitars which I'd leave over at family/friends homes. That made sense. But is picking up a Nikon F-301 (N2000?) and a series E 50mm just so that I've always got a film camera at my parent's house the same thing? And why the hell do I need a Zorki 10? Bollocks, it's probably not a real question. Maybe I'm just feeling guilty about spending money on myself.
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Jun 10, 2010 09:44
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A question, if you'd care to answer, please... The cameras I regularly use for shooting spoiled, ugly, demented, mutant children and their ignorant hairy John Wayne lookalike mothers are kept ready to transport, near my front door. But I've a few other cameras - all film - along with other associated bits and pieces. Right now some are in boxes or their cases, with a few here and there around the flat. So my question to you is: where do you keep your cameras? In a cupboard/drawer? On shelves? Got them in some sort of display cabinet or something? I'm not sure if I like the latter idea or not, as perhaps it's a bit "Admire at my cameras and make comments!"?
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Jun 13, 2010 01:11
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Ah, that's cats for you. Although sadly I don't have the problem anymore.  Maybe I should just keep my cameras in one big case or box or something. But I like being able to choose one whenever we go out somewhere - and it's easier if they're at hand.
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Jun 13, 2010 04:31
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I keep the Nikkormat in the car. Well, my girlfriend's car. And she's taken it away (the Nikkormat) and left it at her workplace. Apparently she was showing her colleagues my "really ancient film camera". I'm older than that camera. 
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Jun 13, 2010 11:30
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She's 29. My Nikkormat is from the 70s. She calls it my 'clunky' camera. Philistine.
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