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25th Anniversary


LenMarriott

Since purchased new in 1982, a companion for 25 years, this camera has recorded most of the images I've posted here on PN. Exposure determined with Minolta IV F meter. Main light: Vivitar 283 @ Manual in a shoot through umbrella, Backlight: Vivitar 283 @ Auto (red-f4), Gold reflector for front fill, 3 folded pieces of paper for accent reflections. Canon A540 on Manual (1\500@ f5.5), ISO 80 & zoomed to longest focal length (23.2mm:, 140mm equiv) Main & fill lights triggered by on camera flash @ -2stops. Best, LM.


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Nicely done! And Happy Anniversary!

 

Makes me want to break out my Nikon F, purchased new in 1970 and still works like a champ.

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Patricia, Where ya been? You could ask the same of me:-) Thanks for the validation on this one. Why don't you duplicate this with your Nikon. Perhaps we'll start a trend:-) Actually I was just fooling around with my wife's Canon A540 & wanted to see what kind of a full sized (8.5" x 11" in my case) print it would produce on my new Epson R260 printer. Must say, I'm impressed. Best, LM.
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Pnina, Too true, but the new digital cameras are so much FUN! And, in my opinion, they have the capability to do some serious work. I think I could easily abandon my current 35mm system for a new Canon A570-IS. Thanks for taking the time. Best, LM.
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When I realized we'd been together for 25 years I felt a photo was

the appropriate way to mark the occasion. Your comments\suggestions

for improvement either pre or post exposure will be gratefully

received. Best, LM.

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no digital camera makes me feel like driving a mercedes. this metal robots from the seventies are so real and beautifull and romantic. it is a pity the coming times.
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Hey guys, thanks for your comments. Juan, I agree that it's sad that what served us well in the past is quickly fading away. However, I prefer a car to a buggy and a current model to a 50's one. It's called progress! Sure, some aspects of older technology will be missed but generally speaking we'll all enjoy the benefits of the newer technology too. One thing I like about the (sealed sensor) digital cameras is that I don't have to spend time cloning out the dust specks. All that said, I hope to be using the XG-M, though increasingly less often, for a while yet. Best, LM.
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O oh ... we're into camera porn. :)

 

But, I can literally feel the mechanism sliding when I advance the film and ... the sound of the shutter makes one smile with satisfaction. That's why I still keep my Hasselblad.

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Arthur, Too spicey for ya? How about if I put the lens cap back on? Actually, I'm just exercising artistic license. It's OK as long as you keep your hands off the glass part. :-) Always good to hear from you. Best, LM.
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Len,

 

Your sharp mental faculties and keen sense of humor will continue to bring you years of happiness to come. Keep it up!

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Evokes memories of my good old AE-1... In my parents house I have still some large prints, AE-1 with Vivitar lenses. Ok, kind of erratic exposure, with this combo, and many spoilt slides with blown-out memories - but it was a great time with dark room experiments (only B&W, Ilford FP4 and Rodinal, if I remember correctly). I changed to NIkon then, and sold my film equipment for my first digital in 2000. Thanks for posting !
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Carsten, Thanks for your thoughts & interesting history lesson. For most of us your experiences are our experiences. Best, LM.

 

Bill, I thought this might interest you although I suspect a 25 year old camera would be considered young by you:-) Best, LM.

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Love old things that still work as new, and this camera looks like it was in gentle hands. I'm a bit late to the party but Happy Anniversary to you both just the same. :-)

 

PS: My mother's 1970 Filter Queen vacuum still sucks like new; it's my "daily driver" along with a 15 year old ShopVac.

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"....late to the party...." ! But I've saved a piece of cake for you. Thanks for taking the time to dig this one out & comment. Yes, old things that still work are nice. Touch wood, I've got an air conditioner (central) that I had installed in 1975 & it still works. I might replace it this year though (preventative maintenance). This photo of one of my cameras is probably better than anything I've actually taken with it. :-) Don't be a stranger. Best, LM.
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Specially for Len Marriott


Half an hour before, I was browsing through some of your photos. I saw this anniversary, I remembered i also have the same camera in one of my library cabinets. I took it off the shelf and captured this photo specially for you. The background is the monitor with your photo. My best regards


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Thanks for your thoughts and for the effort you put into producing this shot.  I bought this camera new in 1982 and another body for backup in 1993, as well as a number of lenses over the years.  We've been through a lot together.  I had it CLA'd a couple of years ago &  hope to use it for a few years yet.  At least until it becomes too hard to get film or processing.  Best, LM.

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