Brad Cloven Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 <p>What’s a CMC guy to do for a wedding? Hand out his whole collection of Nikons and Pentaxes, of course!<br> <br> Here’s an approximate inventory of the gear I laid out:<br> Nikon F3<br> Nikon FA<br> Nikon FE (3)<br> Nikon FM2N<br> Nikon FM (2)<br> Nikon FG<br> Nikon FM10<br> Pentax H2a<br> Pentax Spotmatic F<br> Pentax K1000<br> Pentax MX<br> Pentax ME Super <br> Canon QL17<br> <br> Film included approximately:<br> Provia 100 (6)<br> Portra 160 (5)<br> TMax 400 (2)<br> TMax 100 (2) (Wow, this is spectacular film. This was my first try, and I LOVE it.)<br> Tri-X (2)<br> <br> Lenses were mostly 50mm, with a smattering of 1.4, 1.7, 1.8. Two other focal lengths were represented: 100mm (Nikon) and 135mm (Nikon & Pentax). <br> <br> The users were family and friends, almost exclusively the 8- to 25-year-old contingent. These kids had never really had their hands on film cameras.<br> <br> My instructions were two-fold. For the pile of cameras that had an “Auto” setting, my instructions were: 1) Focus, 2) Shoot, 3) Wind. For the pile of cameras that were manual metering, instructions were: 1) Focus, 2) METER! 3) Shoot, 4) Wind.<br> <br> The best part was that the younger generation had a great time with the cameras, each other, and the rest of the family. I posted all the good stuff to Facebook, so they got to see the results of their work.<br> <br> With over 500 shots taken, there were going to be some winners. While there are lots of good family shots, these are the ones I think are photographically interesting. And there are lots of them. Enjoy!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Brad Cloven Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 <p><img src="https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/14066363_10205378867626133_1777324920813688669_o.jpg" alt="" /></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Brad Cloven Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 <p><img src="https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/14066424_10205347615884859_4264607375247968866_o.jpg" alt="" /></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Cloven Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 <p><img src="https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/14047256_10205347620444973_4298831449313906501_o.jpg" alt="" /></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Cloven Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 <p><img src="https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/14053773_10205347614164816_8955963742994508093_o.jpg" alt="" /></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Cloven Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 <p><img src="https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13975294_10205347617044888_955207402180268622_o.jpg" alt="" /></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Brad Cloven Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 <p>The Happy Couple:</p> <p><img src="https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/14124271_10205370451095725_5102917193574759196_o.jpg" alt="" /></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Cloven Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 <p>Taking The Plunge:</p> <p><img src="https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/14115647_10205370453095775_2416128086591012064_o.jpg" alt="" /></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Cloven Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 <p>Out Of The Drink:</p> <p><img src="https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/14114762_10205370455175827_2095405983054574083_o.jpg" alt="" /></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Cloven Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 <p><img src="https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/14086386_10205370458455909_6475153779854004223_o.jpg" alt="" /></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken_jeanette1 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 <p>Great idea, and great shots. Would I let a pack of newbies touch my babies???</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Cloven Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 <p>There are a ton more, but I'll spare you. </p> <p>The key bit of learning here is that these great old film cameras are completely usable by novices, and should be handed out with joy. I had a great time seeing everyone using my collection. They had fun. The cameras came back with a few smudges on the lens filters which were easily cleaned up. The processing costs were lower than hiring a professional. All in all, a great time was had by all.</p> <p>Thanks for stopping by.</p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Cloven Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 <p>A couple more for good measure.</p> <p><img src="https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/s960x960/14115385_10205378850105695_1071292181696379573_o.jpg" alt="" /></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Cloven Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 <p>This couple of kids are too danged photogenic. </p> <p><img src="https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/14115635_10205378860145946_5399491602611623950_o.jpg" alt="" /></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Cloven Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 <p>Even the technically mistaken photos are sometimes quite joyous:</p> <p><img src="https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/14125645_10205378863826038_1862815579432529847_o.jpg" alt="" /></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yockenwaithe Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 <p>I wouldn't trust the general populace with slide film [too temperamental for most people!] but it looks like you got some pretty good shots. This is definitely an idea for when I get married...</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Bowes Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 <p>Take note everyone... Notice that the Leica M-3 nor the Cannon 7 did not get handed out !....Brad's new bride had some common sense on this event. Congratulation's to both of you and we hope to see BOTH of your pictures in the future. Aloha, Bill</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Cloven Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 <p>I'm hopefully generous, but not stupid! An M3 at the lake? NO WAY!</p> <p>:-)</p> <p>TTYL, Bill.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Cloven Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 <p>Here's a better straight up picture of me and the beautiful lady. Nikon FE, Provia 100, table-top tripod, near Motovun, Croatia.</p> <p><img src="https://scontent.fsnc1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/11864832_10203507368919835_5965800366601878430_o.jpg" alt="" /></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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