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<p>I just got back a roll of colour 35mm from the lab, to find it was covered in streaks.<br> This was hugely disappointing as it has wrecked all the photos on it.<br> The lady at the lab said it was caused by dampness in the film, but I am doubtful. Can someone identify the possible cause of these streaks?<br> (approx 25, out of the 36 photos have these streaks. I paid $50 for processing and scanning, should I take it back?)<br> <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxvybyQ3D1fUTHVoWmhSbHJUWVk">PHOTOS HERE</a></p>

<p>Thank you for all these suggestions, will start searching based on them. I used to hire out a Mamiya RB 67 at university which was very beautiful. Though as mentioned most of these cameras require repairs at some point, and since the Mamiya has to be sent to Japan its probably unaffordable. I love film and think it has an unbeatable quality about it. Plus there is nothing like spending a good evening in the darkroom! </p>

<p>Please ignore the above, re the flatness. Found some great looking images on flicker taken with the EM1, and loved the build when seen in store. Will be getting it for my birthday in two weeks time!</p>

<p>My minolta seems to have broken (shutter not working), planning to upgrade.<br> So... if you could choose just one high end manual camera, what would it be? <br> Criteria: under $1000 including lens + lens that is suitable for landscape photography</p>

<p>(sample images seen on google)</p>

<p>Thank you for suggestions! I think ill start of with the 14-42mm (wish I could get the 12-40 2.8 pro). Then maybe get the 45mm f1.8 m for Portraits. This is kinda of topic, but something I've noticed is that some of the sample images for the Olympus OM D cameras have a flat look about them. Is that something to do with switching to film? or the photographers skill? has any one else noticed this?</p>

Thanks! I think I'll go for the 12-40 2.8 m.zuiko, it has a kinda of closeness with the landscape. Also Naoki Ishikawa used the same lens for some of his mountaineering in the Himalayas, though he did use the pro lens.

<p>Also, what about the M.Zuiko 17mm f2.8?</p>

<p>Hello<br> I'm planning to get an Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II camera soon and need some advice on choosing a lens.<br> <strong>Some background:</strong> this will be my first proper digital camera. Before this I used 35mm film and medium format cameras, I am not dropping film altogether, just want a digital alternative for day trips as I often go on hikes.<br> Apart from knowledge of aperture, shutter speed and working in the darkroom, I don't have much techincal knowledge. In the past I would mainly use one lens, a 50mm. This time around, i'd like to get at least two lens, with budgeting I will get one lens at a time. <br> <strong>Main uses:</strong><br> 1. Landscape photography with some video work. Would prefer one of the weather sealed ones. I am thinking maybe the M.Zuiko ED 14-150MM F4.0-5.6 II for the versatility? but would like to look at something less bulky also.<br> 2.Some portrait photography, a 2.8 aperture would be nice.<br> in saying that I would rather first get a lens for landscape photography, then one for portrait. Could you please recommend one for each?<br> <strong>Budget:</strong><br> $500 max for each lens <br> (planning to buy as part of bundle here: http://www.getolympus.com/us/en/lens_promotion) <br> Would really appreciate your expert advice!</p>