Yup, still here. Walked past the aforementioned buildings this afternoon.
It was mostly overcast today so compared to my colorful late night and early morning ventures the city was grey, dull and boring - not to mention cold.
However mid sixties, part sun and part cloud are forecast for the weekend.
Going to emulate Reagan and take a cruise (around the harbor).
Although I am trying to not buy vintage gear anymore since my collection has gotten a bit absurd I can't help it when the right deal comes around. Some of my favorite is the listings from people who know nothing about camera gear but found something at an estate or garage sale. These can be priced right plus they can end up being great or a total disaster. Its like buying a mystery bag. I saw one of these online this week and pulled the trigger. The pics were fuzzy so condition and exact models were not obvious.
I got it today and it was one of the good ones except for one heartbreaking thing.
It had an excellent condition Apollo F Black and the camera is really well cared for. THe only issue is someone engraved the Nikon off the top plate. I really can't understand why anyone would do this, especially since it screams nikon on the Finder.
I have to be honest I might have shed a small tear this afternoon
mysh wrote:
Although I am trying to not buy vintage gear anymore since my collection has gotten a bit absurd I can't help it when the right deal comes around. Some of my favorite is the listings from people who know nothing about camera gear but found something at an estate or garage sale. These can be priced right plus they can end up being great or a total disaster. Its like buying a mystery bag. I saw one of these online this week and pulled the trigger. The pics were fuzzy so condition and exact models were not obvious.
I got it today and it was one of the good ones except for one heartbreaking thing.
It had an excellent condition Apollo F Black and the camera is really well cared for. THe only issue is someone engraved the Nikon off the top plate. I really can't understand why anyone would do this, especially since it screams nikon on the Finder.
I have to be honest I might have shed a small tear this afternoon
That is definitely a head scratcher why someone would do that to the top plate. Maybe you can find just the top plate and replace it. I did a quick search and found some silver ones but not black. But it was just a quick search.
Reagan wrote:
Both of them have been on here and I didn't get the chance to use the word
"Blabbermouth"
R
We came to offer you some comic relief Reagan. You can now call us names to your heart's content...
Of course, the open question for me is whether you still have a Nikon camera that can mount a manual focus lens. I know what a purist you are. And here I see photos from your latest cruise. All is well with the world... A Z 6 which definitely impresses me. I've been musing about that as an option but the need to use an adaptor to mount our lovely lenses feels like a loss, so I'll stick with the Df for the moment. But I love seeing what folks are doing with the new mirrorless cameras.
I haven't encountered signs like that, but I do know stores that once frowned on my bringing a camera in to take photos have become much more relaxed now that EVERYONE is taking photos with the smart phones. It is hard to tell exactly what these folks are upset about... not wanting folks tripping over tripods or have competition when they want to market their own photos. We live in interesting times when it comes to photography. Sadly, those of us who love the oldies aren't getting much respect...
Agreed George, very annoying, I just refuse to go to such events.
Now would the Makina 67 or Marshal Press be considered a commercial rig? They certainly don't have detachable lenses or big zooms Actually the Makina, with the lens retracted, may just fly through their gate check for pro cameras.
gbohannon wrote:
I know this topic has been discussed over and over, but every time I see something like this in print or on a sign at an event it still gets my hackles up.
There is a music festival in Raleigh tomorrow and here is one line from the forbidden items list:
Professional still cameras or equipment (no detachable lenses, no tripods, big zooms, or commercial use rigs)
So what qualifies as a "big zoom"? Focal length or size? And only professionals use detachable lenses.
Wista 45 field camera, Nikkor-W 135 5.6 with 6X ND filter, and Rollei RPX 25 4X5 film.
I have been using the RPX 25 film in 35 and 120 rolls before. This is the first time I used the 4X5 sheet version. Boy it is a thin film. Need to take extra care not to get it bent while loading and unloading.
My friend asked (politely and repeatedly, which I suppose is the Japanese way, lol) if I would help out in a role-play scenario for his alma mater, Juntendo Medical University, in service of the medical interpreters' association.
I was reluctant to reprise the role of an organ donation counselor and doing the 'death talk', largely because it dredges up too many memories, most of which I've already submerged deep within the recesses of my mind, wrought in chains and blocks of concrete.
But I slowly picked up on the vibes that he really wanted me there (I'm a corporate shill now and alas, my antennae are now tuned to different mores) so I steeled myself and said yes. There was no disguising the joy on his face.
On that day, we grabbed a rushed lunch at the standing soba kiosk, then walked towards this modern building, of metal and glass, encasing more metal and glass. And at its front entrance, I paused but he continued walking, so I picked up the pace... taking back alleys and side roads to come across a strangely quaint old building, looking pretty much like a school from the colonial days: red-bricked buildings surrounding a quad, with flagpoles at the center... it was just so surreal compared to where we were minutes ago.
Turns out this was one of their old campus grounds which they gave up the lease on years ago, then re-bought when they needed more space. The buildings housed labs and classrooms... somewhat obvious from the corridors:
I also have a feeling my membership to this thread may be at risk...
Earlier this evening, we were sat down playing 'Charades for Kids' when my son drew the card that required him to describe, 'Taking a Photo'.
He mimicked taking a photo ... by holding an imaginary smartphone.
I ask for forgiveness, my friends...
They would rather see crappy images splashed over the internet from cell phones...
That said, I tried to sneak in a V1 to a concert last year, putting the 10mm lens on it. Was told to take it back to the car, if it wouldn't fit in a shirt pocket, it wasn't allowed in. Since women's shirts do not have shirt pockets... I thought about stashing it IN the shirt and saying see, it fits!
When I go to the local art museum, I have security jumping on me almost as soon as I walk in. Have to pull up the web site and tell them to show me where it says I can't bring it in.. there's no tripod, no monopod, and no flash in my bag, and I'm sure those selfie grabbers are far less careful than I am.
gbohannon wrote:
I know this topic has been discussed over and over, but every time I see something like this in print or on a sign at an event it still gets my hackles up.
There is a music festival in Raleigh tomorrow and here is one line from the forbidden items list:
Professional still cameras or equipment (no detachable lenses, no tripods, big zooms, or commercial use rigs)
So what qualifies as a "big zoom"? Focal length or size? And only professionals use detachable lenses.
Boston is truly the place where if you don't like the weather, wait five minutes. It's where winds from the east, north, west, and south tend to converge making prediction difficult. Enjoy your cruise around the harbor. Hopefully you'll have another chance at the two buildings. The one with the hole in it, when viewed from the SE Expressway looks like someone running a saw into the ground.
DeltaSigma wrote:
Laura,
Yup, still here. Walked past the aforementioned buildings this afternoon.
It was mostly overcast today so compared to my colorful late night and early morning ventures the city was grey, dull and boring - not to mention cold.
However mid sixties, part sun and part cloud are forecast for the weekend.
Going to emulate Reagan and take a cruise (around the harbor).
Off again today to my secret spot to photograph the Sun N Fun Airshow in Lakeland. Some from yesterday where I could not use the Z6 because at upper apertures the stop down metering really impaired the viewfinders ability to focus on high speed A/C using manual focus. These are a few with the D810 and lenses on hand. Back out there in a while with the Df and 300mm F4.5 ED.
Interesting note it was raining at the very start of the airshow and not to unlike Scott's foggy morning. Five minutes later bright and sunny.
NightOwl Cat wrote:
Boston is truly the place where if you don't like the weather, wait five minutes. It's where winds from the east, north, west, and south tend to converge making prediction difficult. Enjoy your cruise around the harbor. Hopefully you'll have another chance at the two buildings. The one with the hole in it, when viewed from the SE Expressway looks like someone running a saw into the ground.
Mid sixties and glorious sunshine after a chilly start. Can't complain......
Grabbed shot of the Fed building which I will share later
Colin
It must be a few years ago.
