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<p>My Nikon FE bodies also do very long exposures in aperture priority mode. I've gotten some nice snaps on Velvia 50 in this fashion. I dial in +1 or 2 exposure compensation, hit the shutter then enjoy the view and a beer or two.</p>

<p>Lex & Dan,</p> <p>I agree completely. I think she entered in the magazine comp, in hopes of winning the Sigma lens or cash, which is fine. I just think that she will be disappointed in the book results. I too, think that her photographic vision and talent (which she has much of) would be better served by self publishing, etc. This Photographer Forum book will not get any distribution of any type. It's just a way of them making more profit.</p> <p>Thanks<br /> Russ</p>

<p>Hello</p> <p> A friend of mine just got accepted as a "finalist" and they are now asking her to purchase their printed book, at $55.00 per book. What I want to know, is some first hand experience from anyone that actually has gone through this process and also ordered the book. What size was their image printed, the quality of the book, etc?</p> <p> Personally, I think it's a waste and somewhat of a money grab. But she wants first hand experience.</p> <p>Thank You<br> Russ</p>

<p>The newest Portra 400 film is VERY fine grained. I'm amazed at how fine it is. I rate it at 320.</p><div></div>

<p>Albinar 50 flash.</p><div></div>

<p>Albinar 50A flash.</p>

<p>With small flash attached.</p> <p> </p><div></div>

<p> I just shot my flash meter with the small flash. The flash meter is telling me that at 10 feet with ASA 400 film, to shoot at f/8 Does this help at all?</p> <p>Thanks<br> Russ</p><div></div>

<p><img src="/bboard/<a%20href="https:/www.flickr.com/photos/38463255@N00/6541754005"%20title="Vivitar%20ES%20by%20quietlightphoto,%20on%20Flickr"><img%20src="https:/farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/6541754005_2a3ab3f109.jpg"%20width="500"%20height="409"%20alt="Vivitar%20ES"></a>" alt="" /><img src="/bboard/<a%20href="https:/www.flickr.com/photos/38463255@N00/6541754005"%20title="Vivitar%20ES%20by%20quietlightphoto,%20on%20Flickr"><img%20src="https:/farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/6541754005_2a3ab3f109.jpg"%20width="500"%20height="409"%20alt="Vivitar%20ES"></a>" alt="" /><img src="/bboard/<a%20href="https:/www.flickr.com/photos/38463255@N00/6541754005"%20title="Vivitar%20ES%20by%20quietlightphoto,%20on%20Flickr"><img%20src="https:/farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/6541754005_2a3ab3f109_s.jpg"%20width="75"%20height="75"%20alt="Vivitar%20ES"></a>" alt="" /><img src="/bboard/<iframe%20src="https:/www.flickr.com/photos/38463255@N00/6541754005/in/photolist-aY5aFZ-aY5cya-ae2Jeq-adYTWF-4pvFWq-aycGHN-2TCCrs-4prE1x-a9QGgT/player/"%20width="500"%20height="409"%20frameborder="0"%20allowfullscreen%20webkitallowfullscreen%20mozallowfullscreen%20oallowfullscreen%20msallowfullscreen></iframe>" alt="" />Jim</p> <p>I've attached a couple snaps of the camera. Lex, yes, this is the same system that our Oly RC rigs employ. It's the Vivitar ES rangefinder. I don't know why I cannot submit an image, like I did in the opening thread?<br> <br /> <br /> Thanks<br /> Russ</p>

<p>Jim</p> <p> I think that you are correct. But the guide # on the flash is for ASA 100 speed film. I'm burning 400 speed film. So maybe set the guide setting on the camera at 40?</p> <p>Thanks</p>

<p>Hello</p> <p> I have a rangefinder camera that has the "flashmatic" system on it. With the Flashmatic system, you just set the guide # setting on the camera, and focusing it opens or closes the aperture to the proper size for correct exposure. I have a small flash unit with a guise # of 50, with ASA 100 film. So that would give me a guide # of 100 with 400 ASA film. The guide # ring on my rangefinder is in meters, they are, 7, 10, 14, 20, 28, 40, 56. So which setting would I use for a guide # of 100?<br> <img src="/bboard/<iframe%20src="https:/www.flickr.com/photos/38463255@N00/14224040146/in/photostream/player/"%20width="375"%20height="500"%20frameborder="0"%20allowfullscreen%20webkitallowfullscreen%20mozallowfullscreen%20oallowfullscreen%20msallowfullscreen></iframe>" alt="" /> <img src="/bboard/<a%20href="https:/www.flickr.com/photos/38463255@N00/14224040146"%20title="Guide_#_ring.%20by%20quietlightphoto,%20on%20Flickr"><img%20src="https:/farm3.staticflickr.com/2902/14224040146_28edc79aff.jpg"%20width="375"%20height="500"%20alt="Guide_#_ring."></a>" alt="" /><br> Thanks<br> Russ</p><div></div>