david_stanton1
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To Get Wet or Not to Get Wet . . .
david_stanton1 replied to ed_farmer's topic in The Wet Darkroom: Film, Paper & Chemistry
I built a darkroom two years ago at age 75. While I enjoy using it, I use it less than I thought I would and feel a bit guilty about it. The problem is that digital is so much easier, especially when traveling and my wife and I travel a lot. I resolve to use film when at home or traveling by car, and digital only when traveling by air. Sometimes that resolution works! -
Minolta SRT-101 Repair
david_stanton1 replied to daniel_miller10's topic in Classic Manual Film Cameras
<p>I don't know Mr. Titterington, but I can second the recommendation of Garry's Camera. The price is fixed based on the model and brand of the camera, which eliminates any uncertainty. The service is fast.</p> -
Norway and tripods/monopods in museums/churches
david_stanton1 replied to evan_bedford2's topic in Travel
<p>I just got back from Norway (December 30) on a winter cruise. I agree with Colin. Increase the ISO, lean up against something, attach a bean bag to the camera via a tripod socket or even a loose bean bag and put the camera on a rail. Bean bags are cheap, easy to carry, and not intrusive. I had what I would call excellent results even with the much more limited light in winter. Dave</p> -
<p>I don't have any great expertise, but my guess is that the chemicals did not get to the film in the pink areas. If mis-loaded, the film in one course of the reel may have been in contact with the film in the next or previous course. When I first attempted to load film tank reels with 120 roll film many years ago, I had a similar experience. Dave</p>
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<p>Nice shots with a great camera. I really need to get mine out. You inspired me. Dave</p>
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<p>I take photos of interesting skies and keep a library of them to be used when I think it is appropriate.</p>
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One that you allways carry around.
david_stanton1 replied to tony_lockerbie's topic in Classic Manual Film Cameras
<p>Too big to fit into a pocket, but always dependable: Nikon F2 with whatever lens I happen to have on it. Certainly everyone knows what it looks like, so no picture of it. Great idea for a thread. Dave</p> -
<p>I have several XD-11's, two chrome and two black. I have had them for years. I have never had any noticeable lag, so I would tend to agree with John Seaman's thinking, that it is the lubricant. I tend to use aperture preferred since most of my photography is landscape or, at least, not action. I think they are superb cameras. If you check owners' ratings, you will find that these are some of the most highly rated cameras of their times and even now. Once you get it set up so that it is operating normally, I think you will really enjoy it. </p>
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<p>For what it may be worth: When I am flying, I take digital. When I am at home or traveling by car or rail, I take film. It is simply much easier to take digital through security and on a plane. With digital, I don't have to worry about running out of exposures, or fogging from security radiation, etc.</p>
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<p>Leica M4-Ps do not have built in light meters.</p>
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Minoolta Maxxum System question...
david_stanton1 replied to john_foote3's topic in DSLR & Film Cameras
<p>I have a pair of 7000's. They were my first auto focus cameras. My opinion is that they work quite well. You need to recognize that they will take longer to focus than more current cameras, especially current digitals. The metering system is more basic also. I cannot comment specially on the lenses. My experience with Minolta lens in general has been very good. (I also shoot Nikons, some Canons, and Leicas.) Perhaps I am less particular than some, but my intent is to get a well exposed, sharp image that I can reasonably crop and print at least 8x10. I admit I am not into "Bokeh," or the like and I confess that I cannot see the "Leica glow" from a classic lens. I have no issue with those who are observant enough to see and understand these factors, but not me. All in all, if the price is right, I would have no hesitation in buying. You might look for the seller J.D. Katz on eBay. He or she specializes in Minolta auto-focus, sells quality items, at prices which are reasonable.</p>
