Tony Evans

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<p>I have been absent for quite some time. Mainly because of my fascination with, and move to, Large Format. More recently I have experienced both the entry into, and exit from, treatment for the veritable old-ager's CC. During this latter 2 years there has not been any photography. However, the bit is back between the teeth, and although I do not yet have the courage get take out the 4x5's, I have been tempted to get out again with the 35mm SLR.<br> What better way to start again than with a copy of my first SLR, the Mamyia/Sekor 500DTL. In actual fact I think my first was a 1000 DTL (I can't remember), but it was a big step up from the little zone focus Paxette. I do remember a M42 Vivitar 135mm as probably the finest lens I have ever owned. Getting back to 135 requires some changes. My past approach with MF and LF has been wet-scanning on the BSH/V700. Frankly, my SLR expertise does not justify such detail. In an attempt to short-circuit this laborious scanning process I have invested in an el-cheapo scanner, something called the Cyberview PF7200 for 35mm. I have been pleasantly surprised. Forget the 7200, but at 2400 dpi it produces quite an acceptable 16 bit Tif., all in about 3.5 minutes. Great for screening and web display. If I ever get lucky enough to take a shot worth printing, I can move up to the wet-scan.<br> Associated with this new enthusiasm was our move this year from Alberta to Vancouver Island. The attached is a result of my somewhat "Touristy" walk around the local village. The lenses are the Super Tak 28/3.5 and the "violated" S-M-C Tak 135/2.5 and SMC Tak 55/1.8, an act for which I was suitably admonished by Forum Members some years ago. Film is vanilla Kodak Colour 200, commercially processed. Scans by the PF7200. Modest cropping, sharpening etc. in PS.</p> <p>Here's the Porn, the DTL brute wearing the innocent little 28/35 while the violated 55 and 135's look on.</p> <p> </p><div></div>

<p>Sorry. Getting back in to the hang of it (uploading).</p><div></div>

<p>Stone Wall. Super Tak 28/3.5.</p> <p><img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/17915905-md.jpg" alt="Stone Wall" /></p>

<p>Mill Bay-Brentwood Bay Ferry leaving B/B. S-M-C Tak 135/2.5<br /><br /><br> <img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/17915903-md.jpg" alt="Ferry Leaving" /></p>

<p>Later-than-late is still late!<br /> M/S 500 DTL with Tak m42's. Kodak Color 200. Commercial process and scan.</p> <p>http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/17915901-lg.jpg<br> 7055. (SMC Tak 55/1.8)</p>

<p>I have an Ebony Horseman Board which does not fit on my Sinar P. The bottom bevel is too thick.</p>

<p>Still some but mainly moved up to Large Format.</p>

<p>In all fairness to Morgan, I am obliged to report that following my previous Post, I recieved an Email from Morgan stating that he had returned my money to PayPal (he had) but was still shipping me the leather, which arrived yesterday. I consider this more than fair dealing and am grateful to him. What a pity dysfunctional communication can cause such misunderstanding and unpleasantness.</p>

<p>I ordered leather for my Contax RTS II and paid via PayPal on Oct. 27th. On Nov. 10th, having heard nothing I emailed to get a status report. Morgan replied on the 11th. that it would take 15 days to ship but would send me shipping date next day. Nothing. On Dec. 16th. I asked again. On Dec 17th. I asked for a reply. Nothing. I have just sent an email asking (woefully) for my money back. Is this guy or his company dead? Any info on this or have I just been suckered?</p>