jim_britt1 Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 I'm going on a three week trip, London, Madrid and Paris... have decidec to limit my "tools" to the old M4 and a new M7, 35 2.0, 50 1.4 and 28 2.0 This is a lot different that my working trips with 60 rolls of Kodachrome 64, two R's and eight or so lenses... so aside from my usual HP 5 and some Kodak Porta 160 and 800, any other suggetions? Of course I'll take a meter as well and probably the Leitz table top tripod, but no flash and on purpose. Just never like them aside from my studio work. Thanks Jim<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd_phillips1 Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 Sounds like a great trip, Jim! IMHO, you've got three lenses that are extremely close in focal length (especially the 28 and 35). I'd consider cutting down to two 35-50, or 28-50. Personally, I'd take a wider lens (21 or 24), but I also like the simplicity of your kit and even with a wider lens, I might be tempted to still carry only two lenses. Then, again, I can only speculate since I'm not going! Have a great trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_rory Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 Dont worry about loading up on all that film before you leave. Even London now sells HP5 and Portra films. I am sure that Paris and Madrid are the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_britt1 Posted March 24, 2004 Author Share Posted March 24, 2004 Todd, thanks... yeah, I realized that after you said how close the lenses were, but I love that 35 so : ) and it's so little ... but in the close quarters of some streets and alleys the 28 is just the ticket...so I'll just carry the weight : )<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furcafe Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 Really? ;-) However, most film (even Ilford) is still usually cheaper here in the States. -------------- "Even London now sells HP5 and Portra films. I am sure that Paris and Madrid are the same." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_britt1 Posted March 24, 2004 Author Share Posted March 24, 2004 Trevor, right, but the Euro is king these days, so I'll get the film here from my guys at Samy's in L.A. but I was wondering if there were some films that I might be missing just for the hell of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant_. Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 you really cant figure this out yourself...? amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_britt1 Posted March 24, 2004 Author Share Posted March 24, 2004 Hey Grant, I already figured it out, I was looking for some creative input... I do realize where you input is. Thanks LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furcafe Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 Judging from your sample shot, why not bring some Neopan 1600? A snap from my last visit to London . . .<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean_marc_quach Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 Jim, Make sure you don't pack your film in the checked luggage. Have a good trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_rory Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 Everything is cheaper in the states, of course, but apart from the sheer bulk of carrying around enough film for a busy photographer to last 3 weeks in 3 major European capitals there is also the airport scanners to think about. If you buy as you go then each film (especially your 800 film) has at least a couple less passes through the scanners because you bought it en route. I hardly think a few £s or Euros extra on film is going to worry somebody who can afford a Leica M7 and a 3 week trip living in 3 (well at least 2) of the most expensive capitals in the world! I would also suggest taking just the M7, M4 and the 28mm and 50mm (or the 35mm and 50mm) not from a space/weight point of view but from a relaxation point of view. Less faffing around changing lenses etc. Oh, and make sure to see the centenary Bill Brandt exhibition on at the Victoria and Albert museum in South Kensington from now until late July. Have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulr Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 I'm leaving Saturday for London-Hamburg-Warsaw-Krakow and Zakopane. You have a lot more experience then I do but I am taking an M7, M6TTl, 28, 35, 50 and a 75mm. Lots of Tri-X and Velvia 100F. 28 and 50 are C/V lenses. Also I carry a handheld meter. Have a great trip and watch your wallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant_. Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 guess ur not creative enough.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_brewton Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 Jim, I like the London shot. How about some details? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__jon__ Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 >grant , mar 24, 2004; 07:48 p.m. >guess ur not creative enough.... Do you have anything positive to say? Nice 'creative' spelling you got there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant_. Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 how can one be positive about this....you obviously have experience shooting....why would you come online and ask things you already know.....get real... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_britt1 Posted March 24, 2004 Author Share Posted March 24, 2004 Hey Grant, aside from xxxxx's like you, I did get some comments I appreciate... neopan 1600 for instance and the scanning problems for three airport... having seen your other comments.... why don't you get real? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant_. Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 <i>This is a lot different that my working trips with 60 rolls of Kodachrome 64, two R's and eight or so lenses</i> <br><br>where did you go, ur backyard..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__jon__ Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 >grant , mar 24, 2004; 08:01 p.m. >how can one be positive about this....you obviously have experience shooting....why would you come online and ask things you already know.....get real... What is wrong with asking others' opinions? Maybe he just wanted to chat. Your snide one liners are starting to make me... uh-oh... yep... think you are ACTUALLY JAY! Without all the technical knowledges or correct spelling, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_britt1 Posted March 24, 2004 Author Share Posted March 24, 2004 John, the street shot was with the 35 2.0 and HP5, then scanned with the Nikon 4000 and colorized in photoshop...scan as RGB, the in Mode convert to grayscale, then convert back again to RGB and hit command U in photoshop should bring up Hue/saturation and at the bottom you will see "colorize" then ajust it where you like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_britt1 Posted March 24, 2004 Author Share Posted March 24, 2004 Yeah, Grant you're not worth replying to... and I believe you're just lurking around trying to see if you can bait anyone...so darlin' this is my last response. bye bye, I am getting some good responses from others and for that I thank you all. Having been a reflex shooter most of the time I'm now trying to create some new work since I'm pretty much retired from the L.A. scene. I'm trying to do more graphic work that can be sold ... maybe some would just call it "decorative art," but art is always a difficult question when it comes to photography. So in many way's I'm a newbie again. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant_. Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 i guess im just confused why someone with all this money in cams would be so cluesless.... <br> <br> bye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_ Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 <I>Without all the technical knowledges or correct spelling, of course.</I><P> I wouldn't be so quick on that. Tho (Though) in the end, who cares - it's what kind of pix people make that count. I'd just bring my sony with attached sony zoom. :^) www.citysnaps.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hing_kwong_ip Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 I will bring voigtlander R2 with 40mm summicron-C and 90mm elamr-C fixed the frame line on 35/90mm and M6 with 28mm elmarit-M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__jon__ Posted March 24, 2004 Share Posted March 24, 2004 Brad Evans Photo.net Patron, mar 24, 2004; 08:33 p.m. >>Without all the technical knowledges or correct spelling, of course. >I wouldn't be so quick on that. One typo vs. intentional hack writing ain't (isn't) the same thing, bro (brother). Got it? >Tho (Though) in the end, who cares - it's what kind of pix people make that count. REALLY? I've never heard that... >I'd just bring my sony with attached sony zoom. :^) Can you bring it any other way? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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