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    Critics - Pls Comment. Thx

    in Leica and Rangefinders

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    <center><img src="http://www.drouindesign.com/misc/image_revised.jpg"></center><br><br><br>

    It's tough to modify without having the original, but here's a slight modification on the printing. I like the outer geometry of the wall and door frame, but the high key of the pillars kept the viewer from enjoying the inner courtyard space as well. In my mind, the whole image is the subject, not just what is seen through the doorway.<br>

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    Best, Jamie.<br>

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    jamie drouin : photographs<br>

    <a href="http://www.jamiedrouin.com">http://www.jamiedrouin.com</a><br>

    Standard Hasselblad camera straps...safe to use?

    in Medium Format

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    Since I predominantly use my Hasselblad on a tripod I've never

    required the leather strap that came with it. But for an upcoming trip

    I will need to handhold the camera a lot of the time and, therefore,

    will need the strap.<br>

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    I've heard a couple of horror stories about the Hassey straps

    breaking. Is this the commonly held notion about the standard leather

    strap? Should I be looking to upgrade to another model?<br>

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    Best, Jamie.<br><br>

    jamie drouin : photographs<br>

    <a href="http://www.jamiedrouin.com">http://www.jamiedrouin.com</a><br>

    What is the slowest exp time to hand hold a leica

    in Leica and Rangefinders

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    Depends on the individual, but I am typically around 1/15-1/30 handheld. The main thing is to learn how to properly brace yourself...try using your elbows against your chest, effectively making a support for your hands and camera. Other tricks include using buildings, telephone poles, etc...to brace against. Lastly...and this is a trick I learned from Ted Grant...engage the shutter on a slow exhale. I know this all sounds like voodoo, but my pictures are sharp, so I must be doing something right.<br>

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    Best, Jamie.<br>

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    jamie drouin : photographs<br>

    <a href="http://www.jamiedrouin.com">http://www.jamiedrouin.com</a><br>

    Scanning - negs or prints?

    in Medium Format

    Posted

    Hi Filippo,<br>

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    Glad you enjoyed my work...thanks!<br>

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    I followed the instructions on this page for finding the focal point of my 2450 (scroll down to the article on 'Focus and spacing'. Basically, you make a few scratches on a clear piece of film leader, then do a series of scans slowly adding thin cardstock to the bottom of the film holder to raise it off the glass. Select the sharpest scan of the bunch and make a more permanent spacer out of card.<br>

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    <a href="http://www.normankoren.com/Tutorials/Epson_flatbeds.html">http://www.normankoren.com/Tutorials/Epson_flatbeds.html</a><br>

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    Best, Jamie<br>

    <br>

    jamie drouin : photographs<br>

    <a href="http://www.jamiedrouin.com">http://www.jamiedrouin.com</a><br>

    Scanning - negs or prints?

    in Medium Format

    Posted

    As has been discussed in many previous posts, the 'out of the box' quality of the 2450 varies from unit to unit. This is easily corrected by testing to see where the your optimal film-to-glass focal point is, as well as making sure the film is perfectly flat by taping down the edges.<br>

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    I was less than thrilled with my 2450 fresh out of the box. It was only after following these suggestions that I was able to get great scans.<br>

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    To answer John's initial question: I get much better results from scanning my film, rather than prints.<br>

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    Best, Jamie.<br>

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    jamie drouin : photographs<br>

    <a href="http://www.jamiedrouin.com">http://www.jamiedrouin.com</a><br>

    how good are old 6x9cm cameras as agfa etc. for bw?

    in Medium Format

    Posted

    With all due respect, almost any camera is capable of being a creative tool. It all depends on what you expect for an end result, but I've seen superb prints made using everything from kids plastic cameras to 1908 box cameras. Every camera will give you a different 'look' and there is certainly no rule saying that a photograph should look a certain way.<br>

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    As long as the shutter fires, and there is a way to wind the film through the camera (unless it uses sheet film), you have a camera that will make an image. If there are light leaks then get out the electricians tape. The question of whether or not the work itself will be any good is one only you can answer.<br>

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    Best, Jamie.<br>

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    jamie drouin : photographs<br>

    <a href="http://www.jamiedrouin.com">http://www.jamiedrouin.com</a><br>

    Hasselblad 60mm...is one model lighter than the others?

    in Medium Format

    Posted

    I just noticed the CB series listed the other day and was curious about the cost/quality savings. One thing that was not clear was if the 60mm CB can be used on the 500CM? (as you can tell, I don't follow the changing world of lenses too closely...I just use them).<br>

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    Thanks for everyones input,<br>

    Jamie.<br>

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    jamie drouin : photographs<br>

    <a href="http://www.jamiedrouin.com">http://www.jamiedrouin.com</a><br>

    Perma-dirt on my Hassy brightscreen?

    in Medium Format

    Posted

    So, I just attached my new PME45 finder to oogle at my new view on the

    world. Now I find that there are several black specks on my

    brightscreen, which seem impervious to cleaning. I'm hoping that these

    are not laminated right to the screen...has anyone found similar

    faults on their brightscreen?<br>

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    Best, Jamie.<br>

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    jamie drouin : photographs<br>

    <a href="http://www.jamiedrouin.com">http://www.jamiedrouin.com</a><br>

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