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  1. I thought the EF had a voltage regulation circuit enabling it to use modern 1.5v button-cell battery without worry. Maybe someone can confirm that for me.
  2. After years of not seeing one around for many years, I saw a used safelight in a box today at a camera store. Looked to be in perfect condition (its original box too) ... might have to buy it for this same purpose. Thanks!
  3. I love it -- I can use this for timing my pour-overs (which I keep telling myself I'm going to take time to learn how to do correctly). Thanks!
  4. I teach IT courses at the University of Minnesota. As part of the course requirements at semester end (now!), students needed to do a 4-5 minute presentation on an approved topic. As we had 35 students to get through in a short amount of time AND we wanted to emphasize to the students the importance of managing the length of their presentation, my co-instructor was asking for ideas on how to give the students some visual feedback on how much time had already elapsed during their presentation. I had this seldom-used device still in my darkroom/bathroom so brought it to class the two nights of the presentations. None of my GenZ students knew what it was and I'm not even sure the co-instructor (a Millennial) knew. Anyway, I turned the buzzer down as low as it would go without being silent and off we went. I prepped my laptop with each student's presentation, then set the hands on the timer to 4m15s and told them to hit the toggle when they started. They had 5 mins max. Worked pretty well and the timer got used for several hours over the course of two weeks. I joked with the student that since it was for use in a dark room, if we lost power (this was a night class) and the room was plunged into darkness, I expected them to keep going as they could -- very surely! -- still see those glow-in-the-dark hands on the timer. Not sure they really "got it" but I laughed. I think they got hung up on the fact that the projector would shut off. It occurred to me that the timer was older than everyone in that classroom, except me. Enjoy your day.
  5. I'm not sure what forum this questions belongs in but I've been most active throughout the years in this and the Canon FD forum and I know a lot of collectors and users of older lenses hang out here. Over the years, I've turned from "shooter" to "shooter/collector" and have amassed quite a few lenses. Most are older -- 1950s-1980s -- and as the value of the collection has increased, it causes me more and more concern that I may uncap a lens to discover it has fogged or the cement holding the lens group together has begun to crystalize or ... whatever else can surprise us. Mold isn't a huge concern in the chilly midwest US area where I live and A/C manages the humidity well in our summer months. Also, I've always stored my bodies and lenses in well ventilated areas. There is plenty of air circulation. As I found hoods to go with almost all the vintage lenses (a fun project, I discovered), I began storing the lenses with the hoods on and the caps off thinking that getting some indirect lighting through the body of the lens might not be a bad thing. (Not sure why I believe this, just figured this is what happens when you USE a lens so it shouldn't be detrimental ... hopefully.) I assume there are some other collectors here OR simply people who use older lenses. What has worked for you? Thank you!
  6. I sent my T90s to Steve @ Camera Clinic. He fixed them up. IIRC, once fixed correctly, you don't need to worry about EEE errors from the shutter magnets again (and mine was fixed almost 10 years ago and it still fires the shutter -- just did it a couple days ago). Of course, if the EEE error wasn't related to the shutter magnets, your outcome may be different but I'd still consult Steve. His contact info: Steve Sweringen, Camera Clinic, 100 2nd Avenue NW Mandan, ND 58554, 775-829-2244 .
  7. Jim -- that scanned E6 image looks great. Can I ask how you scanned it (what scanner and software)? For me, Velvia 50 has always proven very difficult to scan well.
  8. 1312LeNiCa -- Greetings also from Minnesota! (Minneapolis) ... I just had two F1s serviced by Steve Sweringen last month. Steve was mentioned above. He specializes in F1s! His price was reasonable and turn-around was about two weeks. Good luck and nice to meet another F1 shooter in Minnesota. Carl
  9. I took one of my F1N's and a few lenses around Amsterdam, Bruges and Antwerp a couple weeks ago. I had tried the new CineStill400D before -- thought it was intriguing -- so I took my remaining six rolls to Europe with me. Avoided all airport xrays (not really a big problem). In nine days, I shot all six rolls. Camera was a F1N (1984 Olympics), and lenses were FD 24mm/F2.0, FD 50mm/F1.4 and 80-200/F4L. The film is quite warm. A little too warm at times. It utterly blows out (can I call this "halation"?) around bright areas as a couple photos will show. Not the general purpose film I thought it was when I tested a roll before my trip (my test images were shot in reasonable light). Curious to get other people's thoughts. Outdoors. Dunkirk beach. Bruges, residential street. 24mm. Those blown highlights end up with a curious red bleed. "Red bleed" is more pronounced at night. There was NO red neon ... that's all some sort of bleed-over on the blown whites. Another example. I included a shot of my F1N too as I just love that camera. First time posting in the new format so I hope this is a readable post/images! I could've posted in the Film forum too but I tend to follow/contribute more on the FD forum.
  10. I still shoot a fair bit of E6 and look at photos shot only 2 weeks before and ask myself "Why?" ... especially with wide angle shots, for some reason (maybe the detail is lost in the wide field of view ...?) BTW, I did discover on my trip to India in April that Velvia 50 captures the colors of India beautifully! I always thought of it as a film just for fall colors, not people.
  11. Continuing on the India theme ... this is from February 2020, just as the pandemic was getting attention in India. Mala beads anyone? I think I bought two strands from this guy for my sisters.
  12. Sandy and JDM -- thanks for the comments. One additional footnote which I want to emphasize is that I bought that film holder to make is as easy as possible for the airport security agents to hand-check my film. I'd emphasize taking that approach if you hope to get your film hand-checked anywhere with minimal push-back. To your point, JDM ... I took my Leica M10R as well since I was unsure how the whole film experience was going to go. I set the camera for B&W JPGs as well as RAW files. All the previews on the rear screen were B&W and as I looked at the JPGs I was really impressed. It made me think what many others have said for years: leave your film cameras at home. Even without shooting a "proper" Leica digital monochrome camera, the images were far better than I could've gotten with any B&W film. I knew this intrinsically but when I went out at night and shot at 8000 ISO, I was completely blown away. I do love the artistic look of film -- particularly B&W film -- but I also really like to shoot in the evening hours and the digital experience was very, very impressive. Might be the last time I shoot film when I travel internationally.
  13. I have returned from Germany today. Traveled through AMS coming and going -- no security scanning there moving between EU and USA (just passport control). Bought TriX in Nuremberg, shot five rolls over the last two weeks and brought it back through the BER (Berlin) airport. I asked for hand-check at BER and had the rolls neatly packed in a carrier I bought from B&H (I think) awhile ago (see image). One inspector grumbled at me that Xrays are OK for film and I tried to share the diff (and unknowns!) between Xray machines and the Killer CT Scanners. He didn't seem to be in "an edica'tin kinda mood" but the film got handed through anyway. So ... all the way back to the USA without scanning! Footnote: the Leica store in Nuremberg offered to get the B&W film processed and scanned for me, providing the digital files ASAP and then mailing the negs back to the USA. I thought that was a kind offer, although I'm sure it wouldn't have been cheap. Still: an option!
  14. Sandy -- I like that idea. Anyone know of a place to buy film in the Old Town in Nuremberg? Else, I'll Google for it.
  15. Yes, yet another film traveler question! I'm traveling from Minnesota (USA) to Nuremberg, Germany for a short vacation. I have a real hankering to shoot B&W film this trip. TSA agents in MSP are awesome about hand-checking carry-on film but as I transfer to KLM in AMS I am wondering (I don't remember) if I have to get my hand luggage re-scanned as I go from gate to gate at the airport. Does anyone remember? Another question: Are the carry-on scanners X-ray or the newer CT scanners at AMS? (My return flight is via AMS.) As a bonus question, cross country train travel within Germany ... any scanning of carry-on luggage? If it seems too much hassle/risk, I'll carry digital but I want to run down this line of questioning first. I've some wonderful older film cameras I've re-discovered lately. I'd love to take them with me. Many thanks!
  16. I've posted this in other threads but I love what it can do to OOF areas. Very painterly. Not at all sharp, of course. Never had that reputation. This is shot wide open on an M240.
  17. JDM -- the technical description provided (changing the air distance) makes me wonder if they didn't use Floating Lens Element (FLE) design. If so, I didn't realize that was a manufacturing capability at the time (but very cool, if so!). Or am I misunderstanding the engineering feature Canon is referring to? Also, I've owned this lens for several years although haven't shot with it lately. I'm motivated to try it out again.
  18. Steve -- Thanks so much! What is communicated (or at least what I have read) in the USA is "C'mon over to France, we're opening soon!" but very few details and almost no expectation setting in regards to many of the aspects which you touched upon. Thank you for helping set more realistic expectations. My *hope* is that in the next four weeks (I'd leave in a month) things continue to improve in France: more vaccinations, more businesses reopening, "life as usual" returning!
  19. Hello all. Fully vaccinated now, I was looking to escape to France with my trusty Leica in a month or so (presuming France will open up to vaccinated tourists from USA). I've been to Nice, Cannes and Monaco a few years back and found plenty to do but I am wondering, with things just now re-opening to tourists, can I expect many things to do indoors (e.g. museums, tourists attractions)? I know there is a lot to see outdoors but if I get a rainy or cold day, I'd like to know if I can plan to do anything indoors, besides eating and drinking (which isn't a bad alternative). Any PNET members from that part of France have any guidance? Thanks!
  20. RAGHU -- thanks for the tip on BLR C41! Although I fly in and out of Bangalore, I won't be there more than 24 hours before I fly out: not enough time to get the film processed and scanned.
  21. Thank you for all your comments -- Velvia! Ugh. I can understand the reasoning (I say Ugh only because I don't have any fresh stuff), except in 120. FWIW, I have gotten decent results having The Camera Shop in St. Cloud process E6 for me recently. By default, I would still go there unless there is a compelling reason to shop around further. STRIC -- Have you tried them (I have to assume so since they are the only E6 lab in Minnesota now). I may see if I can get some Velvia 100 at National Camera at some crazy price. I don't think B&H can get it to me before I leave Saturday ...
  22. See, now there's is the problem I was trying to avoid: two cameras. However, Tony-S, I cannot argue with your logic -- I just don't want to schlock two cameras around my neck ... (and this is why we shoot digital!)
  23. Ok ... let me refine this a bit. I'll take lots of photos of people (outdoor activities), buildings, market places and maybe some urban centers. I can shoot the Precisa, which despite it's rather modest reputation as a rebadged Fuji consumer film, I've always liked (handles mixed lighting well) or I can shoot Provia which in my experience is a subtle difference or Velvia for a bit more pop. So, I'd be interested in people's opinions on the topic as well as the Velvia 50/100 question. Please also consider "scan-ability" as I'm traveling with a group of young people who WILL want electronic copies of my photos. (They are mildly disappointed the 5D Mk IV and M240 are staying home.) Thanks for the continuing discussion.
  24. Norman -- thank you! That page you shared was the Website I used to apply for my eVisa but I failed to note the point you brought to my attention. With that being seen, this comment on my accepted eVisa letter makes more sense: Your first arrival in India should be between December 08th,2017 to April 07th,2018 On presentation of ETA to the Immigration Officer on your first arrival, an e-Visa stamp (valid for 60 days from the date of first arrival in India) would be endorsed on your passport. The second/third (only for e-Medical Visa) entries will be granted within the e-Visa validity period stamped on your passport I read the parenthetical comment on the last bullet as applying to both the second and third entries to India. I now realize they mean only the third entry would be for Medical purposes. I appreciate the help!
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