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Urban Hafner · « **Reply #1300 on:** December 20, 2014, 09:14:15 PM »

Don't worry Satish. It's a few days before Christmas so stuff just tends to take longer than usual. And if packets from Finland take as long as those from the UK then I wouldn't start worrying until January.

jojonas~ · « **Reply #1301 on:** December 20, 2014, 09:49:14 PM »

Quote from: Urban Hafner on December 20, 2014, 09:14:15 PM

Don't worry Satish. It's a few days before Christmas so stuff just tends to take longer than usual. And if packets from Finland take as long as those from the UK then I wouldn't start worrying until January.

yeah, all these christmas cards slow things down a notch

Volker · « **Reply #1302 on:** December 20, 2014, 10:45:41 PM »

... a mint Sinar Zoom 2

... with all masks

+ instruction manual

+ 13 rolls of Agfa APX 100

for a very reasonable price.

Andrej K · « **Reply #1303 on:** December 23, 2014, 01:20:28 PM »

A Graflex Super Graphic. Bit worn out on the outside but I don't complain for a hundred euro coins. All movements work and lock down as they should. Now I only have to make an improvised plywood lens board before I find a real one.

zapsnaps · « **Reply #1304 on:** December 23, 2014, 02:06:27 PM »

Some 120 film for the one roll 6 pictures shoot.

jojonas~ · « **Reply #1305 on:** December 23, 2014, 02:08:05 PM »

I got a package with film from finland today. Thanks, Satish!

Indofunk · « **Reply #1306 on:** December 23, 2014, 04:00:03 PM »

Quote from: jojonas~ on December 23, 2014, 02:08:05 PM

I got a package with film from finland today. Thanks, Satish!

Glad to hear that Euromail delivers!

fyi, I've run about 3 rolls of that SavOn stuff, and 2 came out fine and one was very light and fogged. So your results may vary

jojonas~ · « **Reply #1307 on:** December 23, 2014, 10:10:18 PM »

Quote from: Indofunk on December 23, 2014, 04:00:03 PM

Quote from: jojonas~ on December 23, 2014, 02:08:05 PM
I got a package with film from finland today. Thanks, Satish!
Glad to hear that Euromail delivers! fyi, I've run about 3 rolls of that SavOn stuff, and 2 came out fine and one was very light and fogged. So your results may vary

thanks! I was prepared for fog so anything else is a bonus

SLVR · « **Reply #1308 on:** December 24, 2014, 02:54:36 AM »

just got 2 rolls of portra 400 and 2 rolls of tri-x from early christmas!

mcduff · « **Reply #1309 on:** December 24, 2014, 03:57:52 AM »

I got three rolls of tmax 100 from a secret Santa at work!! Way better than the gag gifts or beer that are often given. It was pretty unexpected. :-)

Urban Hafner · « **Reply #1310 on:** December 24, 2014, 12:23:37 PM »

And here's the Minolta AF 50mm f/2.8 from Satish. It has some fungus, but that's fine as I basically got it for free. And it has a big ass lens hood built in anyway and as I'll mostly use it indoors with the kids it shouldn't make much of a difference.

Adam Doe · « **Reply #1311 on:** December 24, 2014, 03:02:00 PM »

Yesterday a copy of Danny Lyons' The Bikeriders arrived. What a thoughtful gift from me to me. Thank you me, you always know just what I'd like.

Indofunk · « **Reply #1312 on:** December 24, 2014, 07:57:41 PM »

Excellent, both my Europackages arrived. And in time for Krampusmas!

Francois · « **Reply #1313 on:** December 25, 2014, 04:22:49 PM »

Well, I wanted to start another thread for Xmas but figured this one would be plenty good.
So what did Santa bring you for Christmas?

For me, it was an unexpected Instax Mini 8 and 5 packs of film!
It's all cute and lovely. Even though I would have loved that funky yellow camera, I got mine in Edgy Black. Looks more professional and quite elegant.
OK, I wasted almost 10 pictures on family photos last night but I still have plenty for some time

I also got a bone folder and some lino printing inks...

Late Developer · « **Reply #1314 on:** December 25, 2014, 06:35:48 PM »

10 rolls of 35mm Tri-X and 10 rolls of 35mm HP5+

Fantastic

jojonas~ · « **Reply #1315 on:** December 25, 2014, 09:39:25 PM »

I got mostly chocolate haha (we had arule to only buy readable or eatable this year)
but I also got a fantastic book on swedish photography between 1970 and 2000. I went to the exhibition accompanying it so I'm thrilled!

Gimenosaiz · « **Reply #1316 on:** December 26, 2014, 11:10:04 AM »

Hi!!

A Contax G2 + Planar 45 f/2 and a Zenzanon 80 f/2.4 for my little ECTL ;-)

Regards!
Antonio

Fluminian · « **Reply #1317 on:** December 26, 2014, 12:05:05 PM »

Quote from: Gimenosaiz on December 26, 2014, 11:10:04 AM

Hi!!

A Contax G2 + Planar 45 f/2 and a Zenzanon 80 f/2.4 for my little ECTL ;-)

Regards!
Antonio

Congrats, Antonio. Great cameras, both G2 and ECTL.

gsgary · « **Reply #1318 on:** December 26, 2014, 01:37:41 PM »

Only thing photography wise I got for Christmas was a Leica t shirt and Leica pin badge

ManuelL · « **Reply #1319 on:** December 26, 2014, 02:07:18 PM »

I got a hand sewn dark cloth for Christmas

Francois · « **Reply #1320 on:** December 26, 2014, 02:27:16 PM »

Those are all fantastic gifts!

Pete_R · « **Reply #1321 on:** December 26, 2014, 03:17:13 PM »

... the lens on the left (camera for scale only). It's a Zeiss Jena 180mm f.2.8.

And once the adapter arrives it'll be on the camera on the right.

Francois · « **Reply #1322 on:** December 26, 2014, 03:24:41 PM »

You sure the camera's lens mount is solid enough for it

limr · « **Reply #1323 on:** December 26, 2014, 03:41:39 PM »

I got some Impossible Project film and some roll film. Also got some books: bio of Robert Capa and a book on the Polaroids of Andre Kartesz (which are so beautiful and inspiring). There was also a proper camera bag. Finally - and I am totally stoked about this - a Polaroid back for my Mamiya 645.

Pete_R · « **Reply #1324 on:** December 26, 2014, 03:51:24 PM »

Quote from: Francois on December 26, 2014, 03:24:41 PM

You sure the camera's lens mount is solid enough for it

We'll see. But the lens has its own tripod socket and it had crossed my mind that a metal plate bridging the two together with a central tripod socket might be a good idea.

Urban Hafner · « **Reply #1325 on:** December 26, 2014, 04:44:18 PM »

Do you already have an adapter, Peter? I still have a P6 to Mamiya 645 adapter somewhere.

jojonas~ · « **Reply #1326 on:** December 26, 2014, 06:26:58 PM »

Quote from: Peter R on December 26, 2014, 03:17:13 PM

... the lens on the left (camera for scale only). It's a Zeiss Jena 180mm f.2.8.

And once the adapter arrives it'll be on the camera on the right.

nice! a friend just got the same lens to use with his kiev 60. he wasn't prepared for the size of it but the test shots were quite pleasing

Quote from: Urban Hafner on December 26, 2014, 04:44:18 PM

Do you already have an adapter, Peter? I still have a P6 to Mamiya 645 adapter somewhere.

are those hard to come by? I've been wondering if I should invest in a p6-mounted fisheye in the future and it would be nice if I could adapt it to my mamiya 645 1000s if I wanted to.

Urban Hafner · « **Reply #1327 on:** December 26, 2014, 06:39:21 PM »

I got one with my P6 and I don't need it, so it's not hard to come by for you.

Pete_R · « **Reply #1328 on:** December 26, 2014, 08:58:31 PM »

Quote from: Urban Hafner on December 26, 2014, 04:44:18 PM

Do you already have an adapter, Peter? I still have a P6 to Mamiya 645 adapter somewhere.

Thanks Urban. I have one coming but probably stuck in the Xmas post somewhere.

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Pete_R · « **Reply #1329 on:** December 26, 2014, 09:00:46 PM »

Quote from: jojonas~ on December 26, 2014, 06:26:58 PM

are those hard to come by? I've been wondering if I should invest in a p6-mounted fisheye in the future and it would be nice if I could adapt it to my mamiya 645 1000s if I wanted to.

Easily available on evilbay.

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FiatluX · « **Reply #1330 on:** December 27, 2014, 01:09:13 PM »

Quote from: Volker on December 20, 2014, 10:45:41 PM

... a mint Sinar Zoom 2
+ instruction manual
+ 13 rolls of Agfa APX 100

for a very reasonable price.

Droool.. I always wanted one of those, but they´re so expensive!

gsgary · « **Reply #1331 on:** December 29, 2014, 07:18:54 PM »

My partner did better than me over Christmas she got a Platinum engagement ring today and I got lamb mint and veg pie, so no camera gear for me for a long while

Harvey · « **Reply #1332 on:** December 29, 2014, 08:25:51 PM »

Congratulations Gary.

Francois · « **Reply #1333 on:** December 29, 2014, 08:45:27 PM »

Yeah! Congrats.
Veggie Pie is one of the most wonderful gifts a girl can give a guy

(my mom always say the only way to get a man is through his stomach)

Late Developer · « **Reply #1334 on:** December 29, 2014, 08:46:49 PM »

Congratulations, Gary

Andrej K · « **Reply #1335 on:** December 29, 2014, 09:31:44 PM »

Quote from: Francois on December 29, 2014, 08:45:27 PM

(my mom always say the only way to get a man is through his stomach)

It does work the other way round as well, though...

Indofunk · « **Reply #1336 on:** December 29, 2014, 09:34:45 PM »

The only way to get a stomach is through a man? Yeah, you're right, that does work.

Francois · « **Reply #1337 on:** December 29, 2014, 09:49:22 PM »

The only thing too bad about this is that it doesn't seem to work with the ladies... $:-\$

I guess a grilled cheese sandwich with tomato ketchup and oregano isn't considered as a culinary delight by most...

gsgary · « **Reply #1338 on:** December 30, 2014, 08:33:50 AM »

Quote from: Harvey on December 29, 2014, 08:25:51 PM

Congratulations Gary.

Cheers only took me 16 years

gsgary · « **Reply #1339 on:** December 30, 2014, 08:36:48 AM »

Thanks everyone, going to take me awhile to rrecover from this, could have bought myself an M7

Aksel · « **Reply #1340 on:** December 30, 2014, 04:28:28 PM »

Quote from: gsgary on December 30, 2014, 08:36:48 AM

Thanks everyone, going to take me awhile to rrecover from this, could have bought myself an M7

Congratulations!
Good thing is that Platinum lasts almost as long as a Leica

gsgary · « **Reply #1341 on:** December 30, 2014, 04:34:46 PM »

Quote from: Aksel on December 30, 2014, 04:28:28 PM

Quote from: gsgary on December 30, 2014, 08:36:48 AM
Thanks everyone, going to take me awhile to rrecover from this, could have bought myself an M7

Congratulations!
Good thing is that Platinum lasts almost as long as a Leica

Cheers and if I change my mind I could sell it and get a new Leica

Adam Doe · « **Reply #1342 on:** December 30, 2014, 07:04:14 PM »

Congratulations Gary, to you and the future Mrs.

Francois · « **Reply #1343 on:** December 30, 2014, 10:11:16 PM »

You probably could have gotten that ring for cheaper... just steal a couple of catalytic converters and you'll have enough platinum to make a few rings

Though it probably wouldn't have gone down well with your future wife if she learned that

SLVR · « **Reply #1344 on:** January 03, 2015, 03:26:47 AM »

just picked up a new macbook pro so I can be portable with my graphic services. Could almost a new 35mm summilux for the price of this thing.

jojonas~ · « **Reply #1345 on:** January 03, 2015, 09:32:04 AM »

Quote from: TinTin on January 03, 2015, 03:26:47 AM

just picked up a new macbook pro so I can be portable with my graphic services. Could almost a new 35mm summilux for the price of this thing.

if you're savvy and get more job done with it then you might be able to make money for that summilux

huevos_rancheros · « **Reply #1346 on:** January 03, 2015, 08:33:05 PM »

Found a sears SLR in the thrift store for 4 bucks, was in great condition, thought i might as well put new light seals in and shoot a couple test rolls.
Really fun little plastic camera. pretty accurate light meter, & the lens looks great!

Francois · « **Reply #1347 on:** January 03, 2015, 09:25:32 PM »

And best of all, I think they're K-mount...

Quote from: TinTin on January 03, 2015, 03:26:47 AM

just picked up a new macbook pro so I can be portable with my graphic services. Could almost a new 35mm summilux for the price of this thing.

Macs have always been really expensive... but oh so nice. Slick design is the only thing that comes to mind.

Late Developer · « **Reply #1348 on:** January 04, 2015, 12:05:34 AM »

Phase II of the review / clear-out of surplus kit took place today with the trade of some digital kit and some very nice but completely under-used manual focus Nikon kit. Replaced with a couple of items I will definitely use:

- Nikkor 14-24mm f2.8 AF-S (will work equally well with F6 and D800)
- Fuji GW690 III (90mm f3.5)

astrobeck · « **Reply #1349 on:** January 04, 2015, 03:26:57 AM »

Congrats Gary! Sounds like an amazing ring!

Santa brought me a carbon fibre tripod...and then took me to Tucson for some photography!

All is well in the southwest.

:-)