27 Nov
2006
27 Nov
'06
12:08 p.m.
That could be
a problem. Yes, I have a cmaera. Darn it, I have many
cameras. But all are film-based (I will _consider_ a digital camera when
the quality of output exceeds that from my film cameras, which include
several 5*4" large format models). I also don't have a scanner, or
anything to link it to (there don't make scanners that link to PERQs
:-))
For what it's worth Tony, if any of your cameras are 35mm, I have a dedicated film/slide scanner I'd be more than
happy to run some negs (or
positives!) through if you did want to get some digital images to share
with the list. I'm based in Leeds but travel to London pretty much every
week for what it's worth.
Thanks for the offer. TO be honest, a copule of HPCC memebers have made
similar offers in the past (certainly scanning prints). I just need to
get round to taking some stuff...
(If you didn't want to entrust negs with me - and I wouldn't blame you -
I'd be happy to give you a roll or two of TMax B&W film & you can post me
the exposed rolls back - I can process & scan them myself at home.)
As you well know, the cost of the film is minimal compared to the cost of
the time taking the pictures...
(Oh, the offer of scanning negs/slides is of course open to anyone if you
need it, within reason!)
As an aside, maybe a love of old cameras and classic computers is a
natural fit :-). Although I do shoot digital, my favourite camera is my
I think so (although others here disagree). To me it's different aspects
of liking well-made machinery.
Canon A1, an absolutely beautiful bit of kit IMHO, and
I'm hoping a
Rather too much electronics for my taste...
1950s Russian Zorki rangefinder is going to land in my
lap before
Which one? If you need any hints on repairing it, e-mail me. I've worked
on a number of FEDs and Zorkis, I also have 'All you need to know about
the design and repair of Russian cameras'....
-tony