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    David, the original breech lock (pre-New FD) lenses had metal barrels...if there's an exception it doesn't come to mind.
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    <p>A few minutes into this I am joined by the NSU's owner, Dr. Virgil Elings, who guides my tour in detail. There were only six produced in 1953-54, four now reside in the Audi Museum and the other two with Dr. Elings, who is famous not merely for an amazing vintage motorcycle collection (and Moto Solvang museum) but also for being very involved with the electron microscope's development.</p><div></div>
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    <p>the tie-down straps were routed fortuitously through little trap doors, originally designed to access its external valve springs!</p><div></div>
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    <p>front drum brake's artful left side: </p><div></div>
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    <p>handlebars are tucked tightly inside the fairing for minimal drag:</p><div></div>
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    <p>rear fender, more texture</p><div></div>
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    <p>clutch basket is drilled by hand!</p><div></div>
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    <p>carburetor...remember those???</p><div></div>
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    <p>250cc twin cylinder motor:</p><div></div>
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    <p>tachometer</p><div></div>
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    <p>Exquisite details abound...</p><div></div>
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    <p>Especially when paired with deep black components:</p><div></div>
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    <p>Gleaming aluminum in bright sunlight does present challenges!</p><div></div>
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    <p>One could literally see EVERY blow of a craftsman's mallet upon the aluminum...wild!</p><div></div>
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    <p>It's an NSU, an old German brand:</p><div></div>
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    <p>The first thing you noticed is its hand-beaten aluminum bodywork:</p><div></div>
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    <p>A couple weeks ago, the F-1n and 55/1.2 Aspherical took me for a walk around town...along the way I spotted something most unusual, a genuine vintage racing motorcycle!</p><div></div>
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    CF card problems are EXTREMELY unusual for FD cameras, Mark!
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    Processing travails duly noted, yet it's a pleasing image...and the bold texture contributes. I like it!
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    Break dance...

    rick_janes commented on jarda_uher's gallery image in Sport

    Break dance...
    EXCELLENT capture...as perfect as an action photo gets, especially given the unpredictable subject!
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    <p>Highway 1 sunset, north of Ragged Point, California- Christmas Day 2011. Canon 7, 50 f/0.95, Ektar 100. </p><div></div>
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    <p>Shot at Laguna Seca SBK round, September 2013: Italy's Davide Giugliano on the gas out of Rainey Curve (T9) aboard the Althea Aprilia RSV4F superbike.<br> FL-Fluorite 500/5.6 on Canon F-1n & Motor Drive MF, Provia 100F:</p><div></div>
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    <p>And thank you Peggy Mesler, for keeping The Photo Shop up and running and championing photography here in SLO!</p>
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    <p>a parting glance</p><div></div>
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    <p>magic eye</p><div></div>
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