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p.20 #1Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
Like I said. Shipping has been a sh!tshow. I’m regretfully
Misplaced the tracking number and been trying to find it to no avail. Obviously that statement would hold very little water here until it arrived.
Very happy you got it. I took good care of it and tried to follow the shutter cocking directions precisely.
RustyBug wrote:
Update: I've got a tracking number, it's on the box.
Priority Mail
Postmark: 16Jan24
Expected Delivery: 18Jan24
Actual Delivery: 26Jan24
I'm thinking that with it being MORE THAN A WEEK AFTER the Expected Delivery ... somebody might be asking the USPS for a refund / credit. I mean, ten (10) days instead of two (2), that's quite a bit of difference.
Anyway ... the camera finally made its way across the Mississippi.
Jan 26, 2024 at 06:24 PM
p.20 #2Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
RustyBug wrote:
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I'm thinking that with it being MORE THAN A WEEK AFTER the Expected Delivery ... somebody might be asking the USPS for a refund / credit. I mean, ten (10) days instead of two (2), that's quite a bit of difference.
The USPS has been crap lately. They took A FULL MONTH to get a PM package to me that had camera batteries in it. The package missed Christmas.
For my film digitization project, I went to BlueNook and ordered some extra Wasabi batteries and a Wasabi AC battery eliminator for my D810 so I wouldn't have to keep taking it off of the copystand to change batteries while I digitized film. the merchant promptly shipped it via Priority Mail and I had a tracking number as of the FIRST WEEK IN DECEMBER.
The package tracked on USPS.com for a few days, then it vanished. No tracking movement. It went AWOL in the USPS for TWO FULL WEEKS. I should have had it on the second week in December, in plenty of time for the Christmas holiday, but it never came.
I contacted BlueNook by email and asked about the problem. Instead of email, he gave me a phone call and offered to just refund my money if that's what I wanted. Magically, the USPS started tracking the package again in the week following Christmas Monday, and they finally delivered the package on the FIRST WEEK IN JANUARY.
I can only guess that when the USPS x-rayed the package (they do that now, you know) they saw two batteries, and a battery eliminator -- something that looked like a battery with wires going into it and coming out of it, and an AC adapter. On x-ray they probably thought it was a *B*O*M*B* and routed it to no-man's land for further evaluation. After a month of analysis they finally decided my batteries weren't a threat to national security and finally delivered them.
The days of the USPS being a reliable delivery service are long gone.
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I'm thinking that with it being MORE THAN A WEEK AFTER the Expected Delivery ... somebody might be asking the USPS for a refund / credit. I mean, ten (10) days instead of two (2), that's quite a bit of difference.
The USPS has been crap lately. They took A FULL MONTH to get a PM package to me that had camera batteries in it. The package missed Christmas.
For my film digitization project, I went to BlueNook and ordered some extra Wasabi batteries and a Wasabi AC battery eliminator for my D810 so I wouldn't have to keep taking it off of the copystand to change batteries while I digitized film. the merchant promptly shipped it via Priority Mail and I had a tracking number as of the FIRST WEEK IN DECEMBER.
The package tracked on USPS.com for a few days, then it vanished. No tracking movement. It went AWOL in the USPS for TWO FULL WEEKS. I should have had it on the second week in December, in plenty of time for the Christmas holiday, but it never came.
I contacted BlueNook by email and asked about the problem. Instead of email, he gave me a phone call and offered to just refund my money if that's what I wanted. Magically, the USPS started tracking the package again in the week following Christmas Monday, and they finally delivered the package on the FIRST WEEK IN JANUARY.
I can only guess that when the USPS x-rayed the package (they do that now, you know) they saw two batteries, and a battery eliminator -- something that looked like a battery with wires going into it and coming out of it, and an AC adapter. On x-ray they probably thought it was a *B*O*M*B* and routed it to no-man's land for further evaluation. After a month of analysis they finally decided my batteries weren't a threat to national security and finally delivered them.
The days of the USPS being a reliable delivery service are long gone.
Jan 26, 2024 at 06:54 PM
p.20 #3Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
So happy to hear we are back on track!!
Jan 27, 2024 at 01:22 AM
p.20 #4Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
I have gripes with the postal service too, largely along the lines of what's already mentioned here so I won't go into detail. Glad the project is moving along again.
Seeing as how USPS X-rays stuff now, allegedly, I'd be curious to see if the film in this project fogs.
And congrats again on the baby!
Seeing as how USPS X-rays stuff now, allegedly, I'd be curious to see if the film in this project fogs.
And congrats again on the baby!
Jan 27, 2024 at 10:10 AM
p.20 #5Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
Checking out this little rig that Huss chose for our project. Interestingly simple. I was curious what the range of shutter speeds were. Looks like 2 seconds to 1/500 according to the manual. Of course, we don't have direct control over that, but it lets us know what we might experience (ASA 400) for our given exposures.
https://cameramanuals.org/ricoh_pdf/ricoh_ff-1.pdf
https://cameramanuals.org/ricoh_pdf/ricoh_ff-1.pdf
Jan 27, 2024 at 12:36 PM
p.20 #6Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
Oscarsmadness wrote:
Seeing as how USPS X-rays stuff now, allegedly, I'd be curious to see if the film in this project fogs.
It's not 'allegedly', it's a fact. The USPS openly admits to xraying incoming mail on their web site.
https://about.usps.com/what/corporate-social-responsibility/securing-the-mail/best-practices.htm
General Safety and Security Procedures for Incoming/Outgoing Mail Areas
*Notify internal and external customers, as appropriate, of steps taken to ensure safety of mail
*Control or limit access of employees, known visitors and escorted visitors to the mail center with sign-in sheets, badges, and/or card readers. (For large mail operations, include plant, workroom floor, etc.)
*Subject to emergency exit safety requirements, lock all outside doors and/or prohibit doors from being propped open
*Require deliveries to be made in a restricted, defined area
*Restrict drivers (rest areas) to an area that is separate from the production/mail center facilities.
*Use video cameras inside and outside the facility/docks, as feasible
*Keep the area for processing incoming and outgoing mail separate from all other operations, as feasible
*If a separate processing area is used, it should not be part of the central ventilation system
*Shut-off points of processing area's ventilation system should be mapped and should be part of an emergency procedures handout
*Separate processing area should include appropriate personnel protection equipment and disposal instructions for such equipment, as approved by the CDC
*Designate and publish/post evacuation routes for emergency situations
*Conduct training, emergency preparedness drills, and information update meetings, as necessary
*X-ray all incoming mail. (Large mail centers.)
*Maintain a Suspicious Package Profile
*Ensure appropriate emergency access numbers are posted by or on every phone. Such numbers should include: call 911; CDC at 770-488-7100; local Postal Inspector; or local police or fire department
*Maintain updated employee lists (name, address, phone/cell phone), and keep back-up copy off-site
*Provide only vacuum systems for cleaning equipment, not forced air systems
*If not already done, alter receiving procedures to require a manifest with all shipments and practice the acceptance of "complete" shipments only
*Discarded envelopes, packages, boxes should be placed in a covered container and transported to the loading dock for removal. (Ensure local arrangements are in place for disposal of such material.)
Seeing as how USPS X-rays stuff now, allegedly, I'd be curious to see if the film in this project fogs.
It's not 'allegedly', it's a fact. The USPS openly admits to xraying incoming mail on their web site.
https://about.usps.com/what/corporate-social-responsibility/securing-the-mail/best-practices.htm
General Safety and Security Procedures for Incoming/Outgoing Mail Areas
*Notify internal and external customers, as appropriate, of steps taken to ensure safety of mail
*Control or limit access of employees, known visitors and escorted visitors to the mail center with sign-in sheets, badges, and/or card readers. (For large mail operations, include plant, workroom floor, etc.)
*Subject to emergency exit safety requirements, lock all outside doors and/or prohibit doors from being propped open
*Require deliveries to be made in a restricted, defined area
*Restrict drivers (rest areas) to an area that is separate from the production/mail center facilities.
*Use video cameras inside and outside the facility/docks, as feasible
*Keep the area for processing incoming and outgoing mail separate from all other operations, as feasible
*If a separate processing area is used, it should not be part of the central ventilation system
*Shut-off points of processing area's ventilation system should be mapped and should be part of an emergency procedures handout
*Separate processing area should include appropriate personnel protection equipment and disposal instructions for such equipment, as approved by the CDC
*Designate and publish/post evacuation routes for emergency situations
*Conduct training, emergency preparedness drills, and information update meetings, as necessary
*X-ray all incoming mail. (Large mail centers.)
*Maintain a Suspicious Package Profile
*Ensure appropriate emergency access numbers are posted by or on every phone. Such numbers should include: call 911; CDC at 770-488-7100; local Postal Inspector; or local police or fire department
*Maintain updated employee lists (name, address, phone/cell phone), and keep back-up copy off-site
*Provide only vacuum systems for cleaning equipment, not forced air systems
*If not already done, alter receiving procedures to require a manifest with all shipments and practice the acceptance of "complete" shipments only
*Discarded envelopes, packages, boxes should be placed in a covered container and transported to the loading dock for removal. (Ensure local arrangements are in place for disposal of such material.)
Jan 27, 2024 at 05:56 PM
p.20 #7Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
RustyBug wrote:
Checking out this little rig that Huss chose for our project. Interestingly simple. I was curious what the range of shutter speeds were. Looks like 2 seconds to 1/500 according to the manual. Of course, we don't have direct control over that, but it lets us know what we might experience (ASA 400) for our given exposures.
https://cameramanuals.org/ricoh_pdf/ricoh_ff-1.pdf
It has a great lens and gives excellent exposures. Plus is fun to use w its single stroke film advance vs thumb wheels the XAs use.
Checking out this little rig that Huss chose for our project. Interestingly simple. I was curious what the range of shutter speeds were. Looks like 2 seconds to 1/500 according to the manual. Of course, we don't have direct control over that, but it lets us know what we might experience (ASA 400) for our given exposures.
https://cameramanuals.org/ricoh_pdf/ricoh_ff-1.pdf
It has a great lens and gives excellent exposures. Plus is fun to use w its single stroke film advance vs thumb wheels the XAs use.
Jan 27, 2024 at 11:57 PM
p.20 #8Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
One and Done. 
Camera is in the hands of FedEx. Tracking number has been sent to Bob. Expected delivery is Wednesday 31Jan.
Shutter release is COCKED. Large NOTE inside camera pouch telling Bob, the shutter release is COCKED.
I think that about does it.
Camera is in the hands of FedEx. Tracking number has been sent to Bob. Expected delivery is Wednesday 31Jan.
Shutter release is COCKED. Large NOTE inside camera pouch telling Bob, the shutter release is COCKED.
I think that about does it.
Jan 28, 2024 at 04:28 PM
p.20 #9Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
Looking forward to receiving the camera. I have an idea for my shot but I need to be on the campaign trail which means holding onto the camera for a week. So, I'm rethinking this to keep the project moving.
Jan 28, 2024 at 09:21 PM
p.20 #10Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
rji2goleez wrote:
Looking forward to receiving the camera. I have an idea for my shot but I need to be on the campaign trail which means holding onto the camera for a week. So, I'm rethinking this to keep the project moving.
Take a picture of the FedEx driver.
Looking forward to receiving the camera. I have an idea for my shot but I need to be on the campaign trail which means holding onto the camera for a week. So, I'm rethinking this to keep the project moving.
Take a picture of the FedEx driver.
Jan 28, 2024 at 09:23 PM
p.20 #11Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
rji2goleez wrote:
Looking forward to receiving the camera. I have an idea for my shot but I need to be on the campaign trail which means holding onto the camera for a week. So, I'm rethinking this to keep the project moving.
If you need to keep it for a week to get an epic shot, by all means do so. It's not a race
Looking forward to receiving the camera. I have an idea for my shot but I need to be on the campaign trail which means holding onto the camera for a week. So, I'm rethinking this to keep the project moving.
If you need to keep it for a week to get an epic shot, by all means do so. It's not a race
Jan 28, 2024 at 09:37 PM
p.20 #12Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
It’s not really about epic shots….
It’s about ‘us’.
It’s about ‘us’.
Jan 29, 2024 at 09:50 AM
p.20 #13Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
I'll settle for sub-epic!
Jan 29, 2024 at 09:51 AM
p.20 #14Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
Desmolicious wrote:
It’s not really about epic shots….
It’s about ‘us’.
Good thing because my shot is not epic.
It’s not really about epic shots….
It’s about ‘us’.
Good thing because my shot is not epic.
Jan 29, 2024 at 12:14 PM
p.20 #15Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
1bwana1 wrote:
It’s about ‘us’.Good thing because my shot is not epic.
I took mine 5 mins after loading the film while walking the dogs.
But it will be fun seeing random slice of life pics mixed in with epic, planned shots.
Desmolicious wrote
It’s not really about epic shots….It’s about ‘us’.
I took mine 5 mins after loading the film while walking the dogs.
But it will be fun seeing random slice of life pics mixed in with epic, planned shots.
Jan 29, 2024 at 12:31 PM
p.20 #16Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
Camera has arrived from @RustyBug (Kent). I'm surprised at how small this camera is! Anyway, I will take my photo today and get it shipped to OwlEyes tomorrow barring any hiccups in my schedule.
Jan 31, 2024 at 01:18 PM
p.20 #17Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
rji2goleez wrote:
Camera has arrived from @RustyBug@ (Kent). I'm surprised at how small this camera is! Anyway, I will take my photo today and get it shipped to OwlEyes tomorrow barring any hiccups in my schedule.
The camera is basically the size of a Minox 35. Except it works and it takes regular batteries.
I wanted the group to use a fun camera which can give excellent results that most have not experienced.
Camera has arrived from @RustyBug@ (Kent). I'm surprised at how small this camera is! Anyway, I will take my photo today and get it shipped to OwlEyes tomorrow barring any hiccups in my schedule.
The camera is basically the size of a Minox 35. Except it works and it takes regular batteries.
I wanted the group to use a fun camera which can give excellent results that most have not experienced.
Jan 31, 2024 at 01:38 PM
p.20 #18Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
Desmolicious wrote:
The camera is basically the size of a Minox 35. Except it works and it takes regular batteries.
I wanted the group to use a fun camera which can give excellent results that most have not experienced.
Fun yes, but after all this waiting, I'm left wanting for more after I clicked the shutter!
rji2goleez wrote
Camera has arrived from @RustyBug@@ (Kent). I'm surprised at how small this camera is! Anyway, I will take my photo today and get it shipped to OwlEyes tomorrow barring any hiccups in my schedule.I wanted the group to use a fun camera which can give excellent results that most have not experienced.
Fun yes, but after all this waiting, I'm left wanting for more after I clicked the shutter!
Jan 31, 2024 at 01:56 PM
p.20 #19Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
rji2goleez wrote:
The camera is basically the size of a Minox 35. Except it works and it takes regular batteries.
I wanted the group to use a fun camera which can give excellent results that most have not experienced.Fun yes, but after all this waiting, I'm left wanting for more after I clicked the shutter!
You didn't chimp your shot on the rear screen?
Desmolicious wrote
rji2goleez wrote
Camera has arrived from @RustyBug@@@ (Kent). I'm surprised at how small this camera is! Anyway, I will take my photo today and get it shipped to OwlEyes tomorrow barring any hiccups in my schedule.I wanted the group to use a fun camera which can give excellent results that most have not experienced.
You didn't chimp your shot on the rear screen?
Jan 31, 2024 at 03:49 PM
p.20 #20Anyone interested in a film one photo project?
Desmolicious wrote:
The camera is basically the size of a Minox 35. Except it works and it takes regular batteries.
I wanted the group to use a fun camera which can give excellent results that most have not experienced.Fun yes, but after all this waiting, I'm left wanting for more after I clicked the shutter! You didn't chimp your shot on the rear screen?
I tried . . . .
rji2goleez wrote
Desmolicious wrote
rji2goleez wrote
Camera has arrived from @RustyBug@@@@ (Kent). I'm surprised at how small this camera is! Anyway, I will take my photo today and get it shipped to OwlEyes tomorrow barring any hiccups in my schedule.I wanted the group to use a fun camera which can give excellent results that most have not experienced.
I tried . . . .
Jan 31, 2024 at 03:50 PM