James Markus wrote:
Ross, Lovely moon photo. That wouldn't happen to be the Cleveland Plain Dealer? Did your W2 say "Newark Morning Ledger"? The paper I worked at got rid of two broken Wing Lynch processors to me. Sure was convenient for about 12 years of C41 and E6 processing.
The Bulletin newspaper in Bend, Oregon. Sweet you had a Wing Lynch at home!
Ross Martin wrote:
The Bulletin newspaper in Bend, Oregon. Sweet you had a Wing Lynch at home!
I just happened to be in the editorial photo dept we, marketing, shared a studio, & darkroom. They were getting a quote to pay someone to remove both processors and all the unused chemistry. The department head was shocked at the cost, because they had just bought two 60K Fuji processors. He was complaining to me - so I offered to take it all for free. Management wrote up a contract about how I needed to dispose of it according to OSHA standards when that time came. I got a bunch of spare parts, and the service manual. They charged me $10 for the lot. They were happy, and I was happy. It took a bit to build a good working unit out of two broken ones, but it lasted twelve years without ever having a break down. The hardest part was disposing of the unused chemistry. I souped film for photogs I knew from the Press, friends, and myself for free. Just plug in the corresponding circuit board, drop the rolled film into the right sized tube with the caps - put the lid on and hit start. Now I buy expensive 0.5 liter kits like everyone else. It was sweet while it lasted.
James Markus wrote:
I just happened to be in the editorial photo dept we, marketing, shared a studio, & darkroom. They were getting a quote to pay someone to remove both processors and all the unused chemistry. The department head was shocked at the cost, because they had just bought two 60K Fuji processors. He was complaining to me - so I offered to take it all for free. Management wrote up a contract about how I needed to dispose of it according to OSHA standards when that time came. I got a bunch of spare parts, and the service manual. They charged me $10 for the lot. They were happy, and I was happy. It took a bit to build a good working unit out of two broken ones, but it lasted twelve years without ever having a break down. The hardest part was disposing of the unused chemistry. I souped film for photogs I knew from the Press, friends, and myself for free. Just plug in the corresponding circuit board, drop the rolled film into the right sized tube with the caps - put the lid on and hit start. Now I buy expensive 0.5 liter kits like everyone else. It was sweet while it lasted....Show more →
Great story, Jim. I have nice memories of that era.
And there are plenty here ready to help you spend that coin....
Patrick Kolb wrote:
Thanks Ross,
This is the longest lens I have ever used, and I am very pleased with the quality of it. These old lenses can become very addicting.
Ross Martin wrote:
Remember the Nikkor 400mm f/3.5? These could sometimes be seen on the sidelines of football games back in my photoj days, before the advent of the 2.8 version. This is my boy Nate shot with that lens on D800.
It is a gorgeous lens! and does well with converters.
I know you have shot theater before… I am shooting my daughters play starting this Thursday. I have the 300/2.8 and a nice and sturdy tripod. Any tips for shooting this event? I have really only used the 300 for wildlife, just not this kind of wildlife.
Anyone that’s done this, please share your knowledge. I’m being a second shooter for this production and the first only shoots with a 24-70/2.8. I will be in the back row, she will be in the front row.
I know you have shot theater before… I am shooting my daughters play starting this Thursday. I have the 300/2.8 and a nice and sturdy tripod. Any tips for shooting this event? I have really only used the 300 for wildlife, just not this kind of wildlife.
Anyone that’s done this, please share your knowledge. I’m being a second shooter for this production and the first only shoots with a 24-70/2.8. I will be in the back row, she will be in the front row.
Hi Kevin,
not sure what the theater size is, but in general even from the back row the 300 2.8 is too much, it will be useful for single portraits, but for little groups you will need something like a 70-200mm.
Rafael
rafaelcasd wrote:
Hi Kevin,
not sure what the theater size is, but in general even from the back row the 300 2.8 is too much, it will be useful for single portraits, but for little groups you will need something like a 70-200mm.
Rafael
That’s what I’m worried about. The theater is at a high school, but a very good one with lots of money. It’s not the biggest I’ve been to, but it’s in the top three. Last dress rehearsal is Thursday. I will bring a variety with me. I’m being tasked with getting individual or small groups together, and maybe some wide shots. I’m considering taking both the Zf and Z5 to have some speed between shots if I need to suddenly change up. I do have my 80-200/4.5, but with the stage lighting…might be a bit slow (and figuring out how to get IBIS working with that lens…no idea).
