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p.5 #1Glamour shots of the lenses themselves
Summicron 90mm self portrait on a mirror
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Sep 22, 2008 at 05:19 PM
p.5 #2Glamour shots of the lenses themselves
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v445/ProstheticGod/concertsetup.jpg
Was my dream setup. R8 + Summilux-R f1.4/35 + Summilux-R f1.4/80
Also
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v445/ProstheticGod/leicatop.jpg
(Vario-Elmar-R f3.5-4.5/28-70)
My how times have changed...
Was my dream setup. R8 + Summilux-R f1.4/35 + Summilux-R f1.4/80
Also
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v445/ProstheticGod/leicatop.jpg
(Vario-Elmar-R f3.5-4.5/28-70)
My how times have changed...
Sep 23, 2008 at 01:22 AM
p.5 #5Glamour shots of the lenses themselves
Thanks 
That was the M8 review I finished earlier this week, which is here if anybody on this board dares to even mention the M8 these days - http://www.pebbleplace.com/Personal/Leica_M8.html Anyway, this was my favorite, though composition is unbalanced.
http://www.pebbleplacephotography.com/Offload/Leica_M8/Zeiss_50mm_Planar_001.jpg
That was the M8 review I finished earlier this week, which is here if anybody on this board dares to even mention the M8 these days - http://www.pebbleplace.com/Personal/Leica_M8.html Anyway, this was my favorite, though composition is unbalanced.http://www.pebbleplacephotography.com/Offload/Leica_M8/Zeiss_50mm_Planar_001.jpg
Sep 25, 2008 at 02:02 AM
p.5 #6Glamour shots of the lenses themselves
When people find cameras "sexy" they are really showing their age.
On a personal note, 20+ years ago one of my first dates with someone very special (someday to become my wife) was spent taking pictures together. Now that was sexy (especially at the end of a long day of shooting). Nothing like a shared hobby to get the creative juices flowing.....
On a personal note, 20+ years ago one of my first dates with someone very special (someday to become my wife) was spent taking pictures together. Now that was sexy (especially at the end of a long day of shooting). Nothing like a shared hobby to get the creative juices flowing.....
Sep 25, 2008 at 04:22 AM
p.5 #7Glamour shots of the lenses themselves
DocsPics wrote:
When people find cameras "sexy" they are really showing their age.
On a personal note, 20+ years ago one of my first dates with someone very special (someday to become my wife) was spent taking pictures together. Now that was sexy (especially at the end of a long day of shooting). Nothing like a shared hobby to get the creative juices flowing.....
I know what you mean. My wife and I shoot weddings together.
It always surprises me how much "energy" we have when we get home
When people find cameras "sexy" they are really showing their age.
On a personal note, 20+ years ago one of my first dates with someone very special (someday to become my wife) was spent taking pictures together. Now that was sexy (especially at the end of a long day of shooting). Nothing like a shared hobby to get the creative juices flowing.....
I know what you mean. My wife and I shoot weddings together.
It always surprises me how much "energy" we have when we get home
Sep 25, 2008 at 07:28 AM
p.5 #8Glamour shots of the lenses themselves
Hmmm photography as an aphrodisiac... sounds better than oysters any day!!
Sep 25, 2008 at 11:27 AM
p.5 #9Glamour shots of the lenses themselves
So here's my poser, fully upgraded 5D + beloved CZ35-70/3.4
DK-17M magni. eyepiece (thanks Koji for the guide), EE-S focus screen and a battery grip.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/Blknoel/IMG_1299.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/Blknoel/IMG_1301.jpg
DK-17M magni. eyepiece (thanks Koji for the guide), EE-S focus screen and a battery grip.
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/Blknoel/IMG_1299.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/Blknoel/IMG_1301.jpg
Sep 25, 2008 at 02:07 PM
p.5 #10Glamour shots of the lenses themselves
I haven't seen any Mirandas yet. A hand-me-down from my grandfather. This was actually a lighting test. I should shoot some more of my old cameras.
http://homepage.mac.com/pdbreske/FM/PICT4040.jpg
A hand-me-down from my grandfather. This was actually a lighting test. I should shoot some more of my old cameras.http://homepage.mac.com/pdbreske/FM/PICT4040.jpg
Sep 26, 2008 at 04:26 PM
p.5 #11Glamour shots of the lenses themselves
that miranda is beautiful looking!
Sep 26, 2008 at 04:48 PM
p.5 #12Glamour shots of the lenses themselves
Daniel Buck wrote:
that miranda is beautiful looking!
Other than the faux leather panels peeling off and being glued back into place, it's a pretty fine example. Takes good pictures, too!
that miranda is beautiful looking!
Other than the faux leather panels peeling off and being glued back into place, it's a pretty fine example. Takes good pictures, too!
Sep 26, 2008 at 05:07 PM
p.5 #13Glamour shots of the lenses themselves
Anden wrote:
John: Sexy camera :-)
No doubt. That is looking very sexy.
Has that camera/lens ever been used John?
John: Sexy camera :-)
No doubt. That is looking very sexy.
Has that camera/lens ever been used John?
Sep 26, 2008 at 06:05 PM
p.5 #14Glamour shots of the lenses themselves
some of my babies:
(photo not by me)
(photo not by me)
Sep 26, 2008 at 06:08 PM
p.5 #15Glamour shots of the lenses themselves
I used to own a lot of great Pentax gear. I let it all go to buy auto focus Canon gear in the 90's.
But some of these Pentax lenses are now worth a small fortune if you can find them...
I had moved to Seattle from Connecticut. I was one of two newspaper shooters in Greenwich that was seriously into Pentax equipment. It was sort of an arms race between us. I loved my gear but sold it all to buy autofocus Canon stuff.
The list of great Pentax gear I let go:
2 Pentax LX bodies with motor drives
20mm/2.8 "A" Series lens
28mm/2.8 "A" Series lens
50mm/1.7 "M" Series lens
85mm/1.4 "A" Series lens
200mm/2.8 ED "A" Series lens
300mm/4.0 Green Star "A" Series lens
400mm/2.8 ED "A" Series lens
I still have one remaining LX body, LX winder and the great 40mm "pancake" lens. (see photo) To me the LX is one of the most refined, elegant cameras I have ever used.
Looking through some of the posts here I now realize how sought after great lenses like the 85mm/1.4 "A" Series etc are. My favorite lenses were the 20, 85, and 200. I shot a lot of professional tennis with the 400/2.8. Ivan Lendl and Mats Vilander were Greenwhich, CT residents back then. They were the top two players in the world so we covered them a ton. I also took the 400 to Africa. Back in the day it was all Kodachrome. Great combo really.
Someday I would like find another 85mm/1.4 "A" Series lens though. But it looks like the competition will be tough...
Cheers,
Max
But some of these Pentax lenses are now worth a small fortune if you can find them...
I had moved to Seattle from Connecticut. I was one of two newspaper shooters in Greenwich that was seriously into Pentax equipment. It was sort of an arms race between us. I loved my gear but sold it all to buy autofocus Canon stuff.
The list of great Pentax gear I let go:
2 Pentax LX bodies with motor drives
20mm/2.8 "A" Series lens
28mm/2.8 "A" Series lens
50mm/1.7 "M" Series lens
85mm/1.4 "A" Series lens
200mm/2.8 ED "A" Series lens
300mm/4.0 Green Star "A" Series lens
400mm/2.8 ED "A" Series lens
I still have one remaining LX body, LX winder and the great 40mm "pancake" lens. (see photo) To me the LX is one of the most refined, elegant cameras I have ever used.
Looking through some of the posts here I now realize how sought after great lenses like the 85mm/1.4 "A" Series etc are. My favorite lenses were the 20, 85, and 200. I shot a lot of professional tennis with the 400/2.8. Ivan Lendl and Mats Vilander were Greenwhich, CT residents back then. They were the top two players in the world so we covered them a ton. I also took the 400 to Africa. Back in the day it was all Kodachrome. Great combo really.
Someday I would like find another 85mm/1.4 "A" Series lens though. But it looks like the competition will be tough...
Cheers,
Max
Sep 26, 2008 at 08:34 PM
p.5 #16Glamour shots of the lenses themselves
I have a few
Minolta 58 1.4 converted to Minolta AF
http://www.pbase.com/goodwrench/image/96667372.jpg
Minolta AF 135 2.8
http://www.pbase.com/goodwrench/image/89050994.jpg
Bausch Lomb View camera lens mounted on my A700
http://www.pbase.com/goodwrench/image/98812774.jpg
Garth
Minolta 58 1.4 converted to Minolta AF
http://www.pbase.com/goodwrench/image/96667372.jpg
Minolta AF 135 2.8
http://www.pbase.com/goodwrench/image/89050994.jpg
Bausch Lomb View camera lens mounted on my A700
http://www.pbase.com/goodwrench/image/98812774.jpg
Garth
Sep 26, 2008 at 09:39 PM
p.5 #17Glamour shots of the lenses themselves
Absolutely GORGEOUS! I had the RTS II. It looks even sexier the the 85/1.4 Planar with metal hood #4. Thanks for the memories!
Anyone has the RX? Love that silky-smooth shutter. Also loved that camera. Contax/Porsche designed the best-looking SLRs of all time IMO.
rico wrote:
For the analog purist, here's a nice handful. Taken by 1Ds, AS200, one Profoto w/ beauty dish:
http://patternassociates.com/rico/contax/misc/rts3.jpg
Anyone has the RX? Love that silky-smooth shutter. Also loved that camera. Contax/Porsche designed the best-looking SLRs of all time IMO.
rico wrote:
For the analog purist, here's a nice handful. Taken by 1Ds, AS200, one Profoto w/ beauty dish:
http://patternassociates.com/rico/contax/misc/rts3.jpg
Sep 26, 2008 at 11:23 PM
p.5 #18Glamour shots of the lenses themselves
My old Mamiya 645 equipment. Wish I hadn't of sold it now. 
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Sep 27, 2008 at 12:44 AM
p.5 #19Glamour shots of the lenses themselves
Hah, here's a wide aperture for ya
http://404photography.net/wip/4x5/lens_fun_05.jpg
http://404photography.net/wip/4x5/lens_fun_05.jpg
Sep 28, 2008 at 12:14 AM
p.5 #20Glamour shots of the lenses themselves
CZ 28mm f2.8 Distagon MM. Sadly, I just sold this lens.
http://boncratious.com/images/CZ28-front.jpg
http://boncratious.com/images/CZ28-front.jpg
Oct 02, 2008 at 06:03 AM