mountainvisions Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Well with my film cannister status dropping like a rock, despite a valiant attempt to increase my post status with nonsensical obfuscation, and a few rounds of sticks and stones with Lindy, I am still down to a mere two film cannisters prior to this post. <P> Even Tom Maher's, "Give the worlds disadvantaged photographers a break and sell $1000 MF DLSRs" could not bring me up. <P> With so little to talk about now that Pentax and Hoya merged, now that the roadmap is more than a fantasy, what the heck do we do on this forum to get more film cannisters. <P> It's not like we are Canikon and can ponder just how low a FF DSLR will sell in the next 18 months, nope, thats not Pentax. <P> And even with the best of intentions, how many more times can we debate the FA/DA Limited quality? Or if the 31mm is worth 3x the 35mm FA? In case you missed that, it's probably not 3x better, and if you like the FA 31s durability/build, just buy 2 FA35s and cross your fingers!!! <P> Well, in 18 hours I start my 4th 3 day weekend in 6 weeks. Another week with one less day to increase my film cannister bling. <P> So what can I do? Work more? Work less but spend more time posting? Spend less time away from home? Type all my replies as 1 sentence per reply? Maybe the site can design some sort of formular that accounts for post content, and size. Like a 500 word post is worth more than a 250 word post!!! However, if post content was measured, this post would actually reduce my canisters even more. Ouch!!! <P> Anyway, a few shots from the last two weeks to tie this nonsense into a tangible post: <P> <a title="Some Interesting Flora On The Nun-Da-Gao Ridge" href=" ><img src="http://static.flickr.com/3108/2632783367_b5e6616189_d.jpg" border="0"/></a> <P> <a title="Living The Life" href=" ><img src="http://static.flickr.com/3051/2632782855_aac9de5f6a_d.jpg" border="0"/></a> <P> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garry_young1 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Ha ha! I regained my third cannister today after the longest time of being two cannisters! Actually, I think the trip to the USA was the killer that shot me down to two, and the recent foray into film and associated questions and posts has shot me back up to three! Justin, in order to not sit here and cannister gaze, let me comment on your photos. I love that black and white. What film did you use? Ok, ok. Always wanted to say that. But it is great. The amazing darkness of the leaves really contrasts with the brightness of the flower. I also like the second shot a lot! Dream come true! Wish I were there. On a film note, I have just bought a roll of Velvia 50 asa. Going to try some portrait kind of shots on colleagues tomorrow. Should be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frygge Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frygge Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garry_young1 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Huh Fredrik? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garry_young1 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 What do you mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garry_young1 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Oh! - You're only ONE cannister! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garry_young1 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Look - I have THREE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2imaging Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I have tried... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2imaging Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Fredrik's tactic too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2imaging Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Although I try... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2imaging Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 To be less obvious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2imaging Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 About it most of the time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2imaging Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I've even considered... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2imaging Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 A 'Burma Shave' type thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2imaging Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 But decided "forget it"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2imaging Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 And went back to bed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a few images Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Love the first one Justin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserere_mei Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Too funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserere_mei Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 All of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserere_mei Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Now look at my 3 canisters and cry! :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose_duclos Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 how do the canisters worK? ... Do they go down if I don't post as much as I used to? ... I don't mind being 2 canisters, not really. The importance is to make the message count for something - not to be thoughtless drivel to raise up one's numbers, but be more annoying than a pleasure to anyone. So in saying that... what exactly are the specks on the cannisters? is it done on weekly or monthly totals? if a person posts a lot one week and then disappears for a while - would the cannisters stay in the raised position? or revert back to "one" canister for inactivity? ... So, anyone know the scoop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose_duclos Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 what??? I only have one canister now???? when did that happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgredline Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 This is so funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgredline Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Need to maintain my three film canisters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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