This one flew 57 combat missions during the Battle of Britain in 1940.
It was flown by 13 different pilots, only 6 of whom survived WWII.
The 24mm was nowhere near wide enough for this museum so maybe somebody should lend one of their 15mm lenses.
I did toy with taking my 18-35G AF and regretted the decision not to have brought it with me...
Guess I will need to go back.
Glad you two are hanging in there. Those AQI's are horrifying. If you don't need the ocean nearby, perhaps Vermont?
It does seem like one of those Mad Max or Terminator movies, for sure.
CGrindahl wrote:
I received an email from Laura and began posting a response, then thought I'd post it here rather than via email. Thanks for reaching out Laura.
"We’re in the midst of a hell realm with Covid keeping us isolated and horrendous air quality keeping us inside our homes. Sue is apprehensive and talking about where in the United State she might find a safe haven… either as a place to move to or a place where she might spend part of the year. It is difficult to interpret what we’re experiencing. Virtually all the fires in California are result of a storm on August 16 that included a thousand lightening strikes on dry trees and grasses. The fires have been burning since then. Yes, we’ve had breathtaking heat on a few occasions. It was 112 where I live on one day, 108 the next. I don’t remember anything like that during my 48 years in the Bay Area. If this becomes the new normal it will be very difficult to live through. We’re really at the beginning of our dry season which typically includes fires… that it has started a month early is chilling. I turn 79 in two weeks so I’m sheltering in place hoping I’m not exposed to Covid. There is nothing else to do. The ONLY person with whom I have contact is Sue. We shared two hugs today when we spent a few hours together. Beyond that I spend long days home alone with occasional trips to the store wearing a mask to buy food. It feels like a dystopian movie… but it is my life."
What began as a walk in the park during the early days of Covid, when I could mount a lens and ramble through my neighborhood has become something very different. This is a strange world we inhabit at the moment, made even more strange by the apocalyptic conditions in which we now find ourselves. Fortunately, my health remains good... yes, a bit of dryness in my eyes and throat but the lousy air quality will do that. This is what I'm told is air quality at the moment.
10 Minute Average US EPA PM2.5 AQI is now 177
151-200: Everyone may begin to experience health effects if they are exposed for 24 hours; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
The air quality average for the WEEK has been 145. Our friend Ken with the username Ballard lives in Portland and at this moment, the sensor two blocks from his home reads 594....
10 Minute Average US EPA PM2.5 AQI is now 594
>401: Health warnings of emergency conditions if they are exposed for 24 hours. The entire population is more likely to be affected.
rafaelcasd wrote:
I said there would be family photos of my 10.5CM lenses, so here they are: the collection, close ups, and the coating reflections.
I am not a collector in a real sense; just like looking for lenses at a low price and good condition and using them. The Z6 opened up using the Leica thread mount and non-ai ones.
Samy life goes on! Remember it was only six months ago that Kiwi Camera had its swap meet and your organization cancelled it’s trip to Orlando. We’ve been to ten states since then and recently eat out weekly. It’s hard to remember that initially the goal was to “flatten the curve.” Now it seems the new goal is no new cases. Unbelievable to think that our fates our determined by the governors of our states.
Curtis good to hear you’re well. I love the hot and heat but draw the line at a 100 Fahrenheit. I don’t envy your situation but it’s my opinion that getting out and returning to normal should be your (everyone’s) goal. Smoke from fires are an issue. I have a friend in Fresno that has to wear a mask just to breathe because of the fires. Her sister lives in the foothills and had to evacuate. They’re in their seventies too. Don’t know what to say except what I said to Samy, life goes on and add that the good Lord has never promised you tomorrow. So you and Sue make the best of it.
I’d like to leave everyone with a thought. Man is the only living creature that knows that death follows life. Man goes to funerals, memorials and leaves those events to attend a dinner, go to a bar and carry on with others in mourning. They return home heavy in the heart but go to work the following day. Dogs, cats and elephants etc. have no idea of their mortality on earth. Are they the lucky ones?
I think that there are only four filters for the 13mm and 15mm
They are bayonet fit on to the rear of the lens
The one that stays on is an L1B
The other three are O56, orange, B2, blue and A2 which is amber
I am fairly sure they are for B&W film and colour correction.
Hope that helps.
They are not easy to find and can be quite expensive due to the rarity.
Enjoy
Steve
Nikon for Nikon
The 16mm 2.8 AFD also uses these same rear bayonet filters. You have to have one in place or the lens work perform well.
You can find them on ebay for $30 to $60.
Ken Hill wrote:
Samy life goes on! Remember it was only six months ago that Kiwi Camera had its swap meet and your organization cancelled it’s trip to Orlando. We’ve been to ten states since then and recently eat out weekly. It’s hard to remember that initially the goal was to “flatten the curve.” Now it seems the new goal is no new cases. Unbelievable to think that our fates our determined by the governors of our states.
Curtis good to hear you’re well. I love the hot and heat but draw the line at a 100 Fahrenheit. I don’t envy your situation but it’s my opinion that getting out and returning to normal should be your (everyone’s) goal. Smoke from fires are an issue. I have a friend in Fresno that has to wear a mask just to breathe because of the fires. Her sister lives in the foothills and had to evacuate. They’re in their seventies too. Don’t know what to say except what I said to Samy, life goes on and add that the good Lord has never promised you tomorrow. So you and Sue make the best of it.
I’d like to leave everyone with a thought. Man is the only living creature that knows that death follows life. Man goes to funerals, memorials and leaves those events to attend a dinner, go to a bar and carry on with others in mourning. They return home heavy in the heart but go to work the following day. Dogs, cats and elephants etc. have no idea of their mortality on earth. Are they the lucky ones?
Personally, I would take some precautions and let the chips fall where they would for the Virus. My primary driver in being extra cautious is my dependents, still have people who need support with their health care (parents) and education (grand kids), want to be here for them as long as I can. Fires are a sad event, feel the pain of those who have it really hard; I only suffer some local inconvenience with the bad air. When Adam and Eve left paradise, there was not going back! At least we can enjoy some lenses.
Echo Rafael's welcome. Mike now you have to start posting samples rafaelcasd wrote:
Good move Mike! welcome to the thread, look forward to your postings.
rafaelcasd wrote:
Personally, I would take some precautions and let the chips fall where they would for the Virus. My primary driver in being extra cautious is my dependents, still have people who need support with their health care (parents) and education (grand kids), want to be here for them as long as I can. Fires are a sad event, feel the pain of those who have it really hard; I only suffer some local inconvenience with the bad air. When Adam and Eve left paradise, there was not going back! At least we can enjoy some lenses.
Letting the chips fall where they may about sum it up! At least in our travels that’s the way we’ve seen it.
For example in Charleston we stayed at a hotel that we checked in via telephone. Yet the bar/restaurant next door was packed elbow to elbow. In Staunton, Leighton’s area, people were pretty strict with mask and distance restriction. Yet in Petersburg, Va. and Mt Airy, NC you could almost say what pandemic?
In the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Marquette was pretty stringent. Yet on the outskirts of town and other areas some wore masks, others not. Same was true for Georgia, spacing was mandatory in restaurants but not much more. Masks were I’d say optional. The tone of this pandemic seems to have been set but state Governor’s without rhyme or reason. The infection rates remain about equal.
You’re right about taking precaution for your family. Acting on the side of caution is the right thing to do.
Someone I know really well and around my age is in hospital for the past few weeks, on a ventilator. Just found that out this weekend and checked in with the family today and offered my prayers for his recovery.
People are certainly playing the lottery while there's nearly 200,000 dead. Some may feel okay playing the lottery with their own and other's lives. What can one do except taking precautions for oneself and loved ones.
CGrindahl wrote:
I received an email from Laura and began posting a response, then thought I'd post it here rather than via email. Thanks for reaching out Laura.
"We’re in the midst of a hell realm with Covid keeping us isolated and horrendous air quality keeping us inside our homes. Sue is apprehensive and talking about where in the United State she might find a safe haven… either as a place to move to or a place where she might spend part of the year. It is difficult to interpret what we’re experiencing. Virtually all the fires in California are result of a storm on August 16 that included a thousand lightening strikes on dry trees and grasses. The fires have been burning since then. Yes, we’ve had breathtaking heat on a few occasions. It was 112 where I live on one day, 108 the next. I don’t remember anything like that during my 48 years in the Bay Area. If this becomes the new normal it will be very difficult to live through. We’re really at the beginning of our dry season which typically includes fires… that it has started a month early is chilling. I turn 79 in two weeks so I’m sheltering in place hoping I’m not exposed to Covid. There is nothing else to do. The ONLY person with whom I have contact is Sue. We shared two hugs today when we spent a few hours together. Beyond that I spend long days home alone with occasional trips to the store wearing a mask to buy food. It feels like a dystopian movie… but it is my life."
What began as a walk in the park during the early days of Covid, when I could mount a lens and ramble through my neighborhood has become something very different. This is a strange world we inhabit at the moment, made even more strange by the apocalyptic conditions in which we now find ourselves. Fortunately, my health remains good... yes, a bit of dryness in my eyes and throat but the lousy air quality will do that. This is what I'm told is air quality at the moment.
10 Minute Average US EPA PM2.5 AQI is now 177
151-200: Everyone may begin to experience health effects if they are exposed for 24 hours; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
The air quality average for the WEEK has been 145. Our friend Ken with the username Ballard lives in Portland and at this moment, the sensor two blocks from his home reads 594....
10 Minute Average US EPA PM2.5 AQI is now 594
>401: Health warnings of emergency conditions if they are exposed for 24 hours. The entire population is more likely to be affected.
Talking about the Nikon O56 filter, here's a shot taken with it attached in front of the 135 5.6 Nikkor-W, on Linhof Technika. Tri-X 320 developed in Cinestill
A stitched pano for Laura.
I often cut it too fine with the overlap (~30%) when using the 24/2.8 so it causes problems when doing panos with that lens. I probably tilt the camera as I swing round adding to the problem when well defined geometric structures are in the frame.
The main elements in the entrance hall to the IWM are Spitfire, Harrier, German V2 rocket, and Japanese Yokosuka (cherry blossom) human guided kamikaze attack plane.
