Author Topic: Filmwasters' Wish Lists for the Feastive Season (Read 11872 times)

Late Developer · « **on:** November 06, 2014, 01:13:50 PM »

You can always tell when Christmas is approaching. In early October, supermarkets and department stores begin stocking their shelves with things no-one in their right minds would buy at any other time of year, the London Underground becomes so packed it's virtually impossible to get on or off the Central Line anywhere between Holborn and Bond Street and the TV schedules are released - enticing us to watch the umpteenth re-run of the "Only Fools and Horses" Christmas specials, "Jason and the Argonauts" and "Oliver". By mid-November, you may even spot the odd Easter Egg in the shops.

All this aside, most of us can look forward to receiving presents from our kith and kin. Sometimes a nice surprise but often, something we've been after all year - or even longer - and we've put on our wish list.

So, what photography-themed things are we all hoping to receive this year?

(Incidentally, I'm not being Christian-centric. Anyone of any denomination is very welcome to join in - even if your festivities aren't due for a while yet).

gsgary · « **Reply #1 on:** November 06, 2014, 03:54:50 PM »

A darkroom workshop with Dave Butcher

Bryan · « **Reply #2 on:** November 06, 2014, 04:17:26 PM »

This is the time of year I avoid shopping malls or anywhere there are Holiday crowds. The only thing I want is to get some great shots of family and friends. I will likely be using my View-Master camera, and 8mm cine camera and Polaroid Pack film.

Sandeha Lynch · « **Reply #3 on:** November 06, 2014, 04:33:08 PM »

It just has to stop raining for a bit.

zapsnaps · « **Reply #4 on:** November 06, 2014, 04:34:35 PM »

Some film. And a muse. And some creativity. That's been a tad low for a while, to be honest.

zapsnaps · « **Reply #5 on:** November 06, 2014, 04:35:37 PM »

Oh - and anything with a lens - from an ALPA to a Zorki

Late Developer · « **Reply #6 on:** November 06, 2014, 04:42:00 PM »

1. Some quality time to spend thinking about what I want to do (photographically) and then the time to actually do it - without distractions.

2. Ragnar Axelsson's "Faces of the North" (it's on order)

3. Some comfy, waterproof walking shoes.

Any (or all) of the above would be fantastic.

gsgary · « **Reply #7 on:** November 06, 2014, 04:55:14 PM »

50mmF0.95 Noctilux but they is no chance of that happening the Canon LTM 50mmF0.95 would do

Peter84 · « **Reply #8 on:** November 06, 2014, 05:03:07 PM »

Time... any kind of will do

Cadha13 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 06, 2014, 05:45:30 PM »

This year is me waiting for some New 55 film under my tree.

Some more chrome films and a E6 kit. That would be awesome.

Looking forward taking family photos and for snow.

Ezzie · « **Reply #10 on:** November 06, 2014, 06:42:11 PM »

Get my Mojo back. After back surgery a few weeks ago I am out of whack, looking forward to getting back on my feet.

And as I tell my my children every X-mas, when they want to know what I want from St. Nicholas, "Well behaved children", which doesn't go down well.

Pete_R · « **Reply #11 on:** November 06, 2014, 07:04:11 PM »

Quote from: Peter84 on November 06, 2014, 05:03:07 PM

Time... any kind of will do

+1

Hungry Mike · « **Reply #12 on:** November 06, 2014, 07:25:23 PM »

I’ve driven my long suffering wife mad with my particular lists so often that I’ve opted to not give her one this year (which might drive her more mad). But like Peter and Bryan above, more time and the chance to enjoy family & friends is what I’m aiming for this holiday season.

However, saying that, I think a View master camera (which I didn’t know existed) under the tree sounds awesome…

Offertonhatter · « **Reply #13 on:** November 06, 2014, 07:26:32 PM »

At the moment, just a working Nikon SLR...........

Terry · « **Reply #14 on:** November 06, 2014, 07:28:45 PM »

This being the festival of greed, I want a roomful of Portra 160 in 5x7. (It's a refrigerated room, of course...)

Bryan · « **Reply #15 on:** November 06, 2014, 07:38:39 PM »

Quote from: Hungry Mike on November 06, 2014, 07:25:23 PM

However, saying that, I think a View master camera (which I didn’t know existed) under the tree sounds awesome…

There are a few varieties, these are the two I have:

View-Master Stereo Color (Mark II) by bac1967, on Flickr

View-Master Personal Stereo Camera by bac1967, on Flickr

The second one is the best but it only takes bulbs for flash. The Mark II does have X and M flash. You will also need a View-Master film cutter and blank reels. There is also a Soviet camera that I don't know much about. I'm always on the hunt for blank reels and flash bulbs but I have a pretty good stash now.

Hungry Mike · « **Reply #16 on:** November 06, 2014, 07:51:09 PM »

Quote

these are the two I have

Those are handsome (like I need anymore quirky cameras...) Are the negatives difficult to put into the reels?

Bryan · « **Reply #17 on:** November 06, 2014, 08:01:49 PM »

Quote from: Hungry Mike on November 06, 2014, 07:51:09 PM

Quote
these are the two I have

Those are handsome (like I need anymore quirky cameras...) Are the negatives difficult to put into the reels?

They are a bit of a pain at first but once you get the hang of it it's not bad. There are instructions that you need to follow to get them in the correct direction. This is a great resource for View-Master:

http://www.vmresource.com/camera/camera.htm

KevinAllan · « **Reply #18 on:** November 06, 2014, 08:09:34 PM »

I take a very practical approach to ensuring I get what I want for Xmas - basically I buy the item then give it to my wife to wrap it up.

This year I have already won an eBay auction for a Fuji GA645Zi at a reasonable price and it's gone in the Xmas pile. I've learnt from previous experience though to run a film through straight after purchase in case you need to send it back.

jojonas~ · « **Reply #19 on:** November 06, 2014, 08:12:28 PM »

I have a book list prepared

goethes color theory
LIMA bortom mannaminne
Söndagsfotografen, KAIJSER LARS (Gösta Spång)
Leica Witness to a century
How to Read a Photograph: Lessons from Master Photographers Paperback – by Ian Jeffrey
the Soviet Image

Nigel · « **Reply #20 on:** November 06, 2014, 08:56:37 PM »

1. Time (yes, me too)
2. The Non-Conformists by Martin Parr - I went to the exhibition at the Science Museum in London earlier this year and I just fell in love with these prints.

http://aperture.org/shop/the-non-conformists-martin-parr-books

Francois · « **Reply #21 on:** November 06, 2014, 09:38:08 PM »

Quote from: zapsnaps on November 06, 2014, 04:34:35 PM

Some film. And a muse. And some creativity. That's been a tad low for a while, to be honest.

I don't even care about the film, I have plenty.
But the muse and the creativity would definitely be welcome for me too.

Aksel · « **Reply #22 on:** November 06, 2014, 09:49:28 PM »

A relevant (to my education) job would be nice, then a boss who understands the need to wander off with a camera every now an then, a ticket by sea to the Faroe islands to see where parts of the family comes from would be nice. That and a wet printing workshop and some bravery pills so I can finish a cupel of projects I`m working on but feel is a bit to personal to publish.

limr · « **Reply #23 on:** November 06, 2014, 11:07:51 PM »

Photography related? More film. Always more film. Especially instant. The only gear I'm looking for currently is a Praktica FX(#) so I can use my CZ Jena lens.

Non-photography related? The winning Powerball ticket.

mcduff · « **Reply #24 on:** November 07, 2014, 07:20:12 PM »

I am really trying to fight the old Gear Acquisition Syndrome. Given I was at an awesome camera show and came away from it with only film and a camera bag for my daughter, I think I am doing OK.

I am trying to fight off the desire for a TLR. Having a good camera that shoots square format is the main cause for this desire (maybe I should just shoot with my danged holga!!). I still want a 1.9 lens for my M645 but feel that I need to further explore my Macro 80mm before one of these arrives in the house.

The only thing I really want these days is strong but light tripod. Probably a travel tripod, as it needs to be portaged and I am lazy

Collin J Orthner · « **Reply #25 on:** November 08, 2014, 04:01:46 AM »

I would love to try out some Fuji Natura 1600 and like "Late Developer" I am looking forward to Ragnar Axelsson's Faces of the North Some warmish weather would be fantastic as well to be able to go for some strolls.

sgt.brimer · « **Reply #26 on:** November 08, 2014, 10:03:42 AM »

I will second what limr said, I would love to get a winning powerball ticket. Then I could have a house with a darkroom. But while I'm waiting for that dream to come true, the only thing I want for the holidays is the reissue of Henri Cartier Bresson's The Decisive Moment. I've got enough gear already, but wouldn't say no to a decent Nikon with a 50mm lens.

Adam Doe · « **Reply #27 on:** November 08, 2014, 03:38:13 PM »

I must agree with all of those who have asked for time. Time to shoot, time to develop, time to print.

Urban Hafner · « **Reply #28 on:** November 08, 2014, 04:15:55 PM »

I'd be happy if I were able to clean out the spare room so that it's at least empty. And while we're at it, some money to buy the supplies to turn it into a darkroom.

Ezzie · « **Reply #29 on:** November 08, 2014, 04:41:50 PM »

Quote from: Urban Hafner on November 08, 2014, 04:15:55 PM

I'd be happy if I were able to clean out the spare room so that it's at least empty. And while we're at it, some money to buy the supplies to turn it into a darkroom.

I have a room in the cellar like that. Been working at clearing it out in readiness for a darkroom for 9 years, but somehow it fills up again with the other household members' paraphernalia in no time.

Urban Hafner · « **Reply #30 on:** November 08, 2014, 04:50:43 PM »

You know, I just moved in, in August and this room was supposed to be a darkroom from the start. It still
ended up full with crap.

Francois · « **Reply #31 on:** November 08, 2014, 09:12:58 PM »

That's why I have a full wall of shelves... that way my darkroom is only half full of crap

Andrej K · « **Reply #32 on:** November 16, 2014, 05:18:07 PM »

I'm thinking either a Rolleiflex or a Yashica Mat before I send my Rolleicord to a CLA - but I am also tempted to get one of those nicely made panoramic pinhole cameras - now that I have means to enlarge long negs - can't decide between 6x12 - 6x14 - 6x17 formats though..

hookstrapped · « **Reply #33 on:** November 16, 2014, 10:13:56 PM »

This book
http://www.photobookstore.co.uk/photobook-chewing-gum-and-chocolate.html#.VGkgGfTF8e0

pics from it appeared on my tumblr feed and I want more
http://notthatmartinamis.tumblr.com/post/100578798545/shomei-tomatsu-chewing-gum-and-chocolate

Verian · « **Reply #34 on:** November 16, 2014, 10:39:12 PM »

Time, definitely. Also there's a lens I need and an M3. If I'm very lucky I might get one of those.

I'd also like to learn some things to take better pictures.

Jack Johnson · « **Reply #35 on:** November 22, 2014, 05:45:50 AM »

I keep putting our own Nigel's Small English Shops on my list:

http://www.blurb.com/b/2275766-small-english-shops

My problem is that when I think, oh, I should just buy it, it's always when I should be buying things for other people.

I have gotten in the habit of using Pinterest to help track and remember what I hope to find under the tree. Well, for anything that can be found outside of the dominant auction site:

https://www.pinterest.com/knapjack/wishlist/

It's almost always photo-related.

Urban Hafner · « **Reply #36 on:** November 22, 2014, 04:12:58 PM »

Right now, a lens for the Minolta Dynax 5 is what I'm craving the most. As I don't want to buy anything right now, I keep researching all the possible options. If I find the cash I'll see if the Sigma 35mm 1.4 Art works on that camera, otherwise I'll just go for a cheap 50mm.

astrobeck · « **Reply #37 on:** November 22, 2014, 04:47:51 PM »

I just need a new camera bag....the backpack I've been hauling around for 25+ years has seen its better days and the zipper keeps failing, so I'm asking for something Domke.

And like others have mentioned, time would be nice!

Jack Johnson · « **Reply #38 on:** November 22, 2014, 07:46:23 PM »

Time, always.

Hey, thinking of gifts for others, anyone know of a place that sells pre-cut matte board for peel-apart film? Turns out my latest Polaroid is one of my wife's favorite pictures of our kid, and looking for a way to frame it. Unless someone has other presentation ideas.

kentish cob · « **Reply #39 on:** November 22, 2014, 08:29:06 PM »

Time for me too... hopefully coinciding with some great light... (and maybe a 55mm lens pair for the Mamiya C330).

And thanks, Jack for posting this link to Nigel's blurb.
What a lovely little book. Made even more so for me, by the half dozen or so pictures from my home town. Immediately recognisable and bringing memories flooding back, especially the little shop that I lived opposite through the entire 1990s.

Quote from: Jack Johnson on November 22, 2014, 05:45:50 AM

I keep putting our own Nigel's Small English Shops on my list:

http://www.blurb.com/b/2275766-small-english-shops

Francois · « **Reply #40 on:** November 22, 2014, 09:27:10 PM »

Quote from: Jack Johnson on November 22, 2014, 07:46:23 PM

Hey, thinking of gifts for others, anyone know of a place that sells pre-cut matte board for peel-apart film? Turns out my latest Polaroid is one of my wife's favorite pictures of our kid, and looking for a way to frame it. Unless someone has other presentation ideas.

Since Polaroids are so small and usually have a border that is worth seeing, I tend to just stick a small square of foam core on the back and mount them shadow style in a thick frame. Easy to do and looks so professional.

Harvey · « **Reply #41 on:** November 22, 2014, 09:29:35 PM »

Quote from: Jack Johnson on November 22, 2014, 07:46:23 PM

Time, always.

Hey, thinking of gifts for others, anyone know of a place that sells pre-cut matte board for peel-apart film? Turns out my latest Polaroid is one of my wife's favorite pictures of our kid, and looking for a way to frame it. Unless someone has other presentation ideas.

Probably not what you had in mind but what about this?

Jack Johnson · « **Reply #42 on:** November 23, 2014, 11:03:15 PM »

Quote from: Harvey on November 22, 2014, 09:29:35 PM

Probably not what you had in mind but what about this?

Love it! But, maybe more than my wife would.

I think I'll start with Francois' suggestion. Thanks, Francois!

Dave Elden · « **Reply #43 on:** November 24, 2014, 02:51:36 AM »

Quote from: Nigel on November 06, 2014, 08:56:37 PM

1. Time (yes, me too)
2. The Non-Conformists by Martin Parr - I went to the exhibition at the Science Museum in London earlier this year and I just fell in love with these prints.

http://aperture.org/shop/the-non-conformists-martin-parr-books

You'll enjoy The Non-Conformists, the book is well printed and the images are wonderful. For some reason it is the only book by Parr in the public library here (capital city of an english speaking G8 country...) but I'm glad they at least have this one.

Dave.

Chalky · « **Reply #44 on:** November 24, 2014, 12:17:57 PM »

jack - I'd use a copy though and not the original else it'll fade... unless you have a frame with special UV glass etc...

Author Topic: Filmwasters' Wish Lists for the Feastive Season (Read 11872 times)

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