Author Topic: The Traveling OLY (Read 14980 times)

irv_b · « **on:** July 20, 2019, 10:51:43 AM »

4 shots each on a theme suggested by the previous shooter
No time limit with the camera take as long as you like
Camera contains FP4 so if you use it on the ISO setting stick to 125 so we all use the same.
You can use it on aperature priority if you wish
there is a flash traveling with it. You will need to put 2 AA batteries in the flash. I wouldn't send it in the post with batteries loaded
Contact the next person to receive the camera to make sure that they are available, if not move to the next person on the list and we'll circle back to the missed out person
there is a list of who is next with the camera and you can get the address of the next person to shoot from me or the Filmwaster themself via pm
Most of all have fun

Order of travel

Sandeha, David, Paul, Nigel, Tony, Irv, Kai, Aksel, Christian (nachtiris), Manuel, Christian (cs1), Francois, Bryan, Ryan, Becky, Irv for processing

I know Kai is away in Aug and Bryan travel frequently for work so we'll sort that as we need to.

I think that is it -any queries let me know via this thread

cs1 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 22, 2019, 08:58:05 AM »

Thanks for giving birth to this project, Irv. I'm really looking forward to it.

Sandeha Lynch · « **Reply #2 on:** July 22, 2019, 12:50:52 PM »

Instructions for nerds, here ...
http://www.cameramanuals.org/olympus_pdf/olympus_pen_ee-2.pdf

Sandeha Lynch · « **Reply #3 on:** July 22, 2019, 07:00:29 PM »

Now with a lens cap, courtesy of a tub of Extra Mints and an NYC friend.

irv_b · « **Reply #4 on:** July 22, 2019, 07:12:28 PM »

cheers Sandeha

nachtiris · « **Reply #5 on:** July 23, 2019, 08:46:32 AM »

Hey Irv!
Thank you for starting and mentoring this fine collab! I'm looking forward to it!
Kindest regards, Christian

Aksel · « **Reply #6 on:** July 23, 2019, 10:47:02 AM »

This is supercoool, thank you!

Looking forward to see what we come up with

astrobeck · « **Reply #7 on:** July 23, 2019, 01:08:44 PM »

Somehow I was left off the list.. I would like to play.
I'm in the states..

cs1 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 23, 2019, 06:37:02 PM »

Nice to have you on board, Becky. Just send Irv a PM with your name and address and you're in, I suppose.

astrobeck · « **Reply #9 on:** July 23, 2019, 08:31:35 PM »

I hope so as I signed up the first day....

Sandeha Lynch · « **Reply #10 on:** July 23, 2019, 09:54:48 PM »

I remember, Becky. Irv must have missed it but I dare say you'll be just before or just after Francois.

irv_b · « **Reply #11 on:** July 23, 2019, 09:55:22 PM »

Quote from: astrobeck on July 23, 2019, 08:31:35 PM

I hope so as I signed up the first day....

Becky I'm SO SORRY. You are on the list. I got your name mixed up with Debbie

, after reading her newsletter, I made this list and put her name in instead of yours.
Once again, sorry!
I'll amend the list on the thread and check with Sandeha that on the list, travelling with the camera, that I have put you in it correctly.

astrobeck · « **Reply #12 on:** July 24, 2019, 12:37:59 AM »

Looks to be sorted!
It's not the first time in my life I've been called Debbie..
All good now!

Sandeha Lynch · « **Reply #13 on:** July 31, 2019, 04:52:33 PM »

The Oly is heading onwards.

Nigel · « **Reply #14 on:** September 12, 2019, 11:20:09 AM »

It's arrived with me and it seems to be all ok.
I had to wind it on, so we might have lost a frame.

Was I supposed to have a theme suggested by Paul, or have a misunderstood?

irv_b · « **Reply #15 on:** September 12, 2019, 08:55:02 PM »

Quote from: Nigel on September 12, 2019, 11:20:09 AM

It's arrived with me and it seems to be all ok.
I had to wind it on, so we might have lost a frame.

Was I supposed to have a theme suggested by Paul, or have a misunderstood?

Glad to see it steadily doing the rounds. I hope everyone is having un with it. Yes Paul should have suggested a topic to shoot. there will be a surplus of frames left over so an occasional wind on shouldn't hurt.

Sandeha Lynch · « **Reply #16 on:** September 13, 2019, 12:15:12 PM »

I didn't check - can you trip the shutter without winding on?
If not, there should be no lost frames ... and no double exposures either.

Francois · « **Reply #17 on:** September 13, 2019, 01:52:44 PM »

You need to wind on to cock the shutter.

Nigel · « **Reply #18 on:** September 13, 2019, 05:46:09 PM »

I think the shutter tripped in the post. Nevermind, I'm sure we can run to another roll if needed.

Francois · « **Reply #19 on:** September 13, 2019, 08:40:42 PM »

Just don't wind after you take the last shot

Late Developer · « **Reply #20 on:** September 15, 2019, 11:20:42 AM »

Quote from: Nigel on September 12, 2019, 11:20:09 AM

It's arrived with me and it seems to be all ok.
I had to wind it on, so we might have lost a frame.

Was I supposed to have a theme suggested by Paul, or have a misunderstood?

My brain went to porridge, Nigel. Sorry. Theme for you (if you haven't shot one already) is "Backlit scenes". I didn't wind on after my last shot as I know it's easy for the shutter to trip in transit or when putting in / getting out of the box.

Nigel · « **Reply #21 on:** September 18, 2019, 08:14:58 PM »

Quote from: Late Developer on September 15, 2019, 11:20:42 AM

Quote from: Nigel on September 12, 2019, 11:20:09 AM
It's arrived with me and it seems to be all ok.
I had to wind it on, so we might have lost a frame.

Was I supposed to have a theme suggested by Paul, or have a misunderstood?
My brain went to porridge, Nigel. Sorry. Theme for you (if you haven't shot one already) is "Backlit scenes". I didn't wind on after my last shot as I know it's easy for the shutter to trip in transit or when putting in / getting out of the box.

So, now I wish I hadn’t asked!

You’re too prepared, Paul. I want to say I won’t wind it on but chances are I’ll forget.

I’ve forgotten who’s next on the list (I’m on the sofa and can’t move) but if it’s you could you DM your address?

kentish cob · « **Reply #22 on:** September 18, 2019, 11:30:46 PM »

Think that's me next, Nigel.

Address sent...

Nigel · « **Reply #23 on:** September 23, 2019, 05:31:06 PM »

OK, my four frames are in the can AND I remembered not to wind on after the last shot! Although trying to shoot 'backlit' (thanks Paul

) I'm likely to have four underexposed images. I'll try to get it in the post in the next day or so - over to Tony.

kentish cob · « **Reply #24 on:** October 16, 2019, 08:15:15 PM »

My time with oly has come to an end, and I must say, he/she was a charming little houseguest.
Shortly to be waved off to continue the journey, resplendent with a natty new wrist-strap.

Nigel · « **Reply #25 on:** October 16, 2019, 08:48:15 PM »

Quote from: kentish cob on October 16, 2019, 08:15:15 PM

My time with oly has come to an end, and I must say, he/she was a charming little houseguest.
Shortly to be waved off to continue the journey, resplendent with a natty new wrist-strap.

That’s a very fine addition, nice work.

cs1 · « **Reply #26 on:** October 17, 2019, 07:33:47 PM »

Quote from: kentish cob on October 16, 2019, 08:15:15 PM

My time with oly has come to an end, and I must say, he/she was a charming little houseguest.
Shortly to be waved off to continue the journey, resplendent with a natty new wrist-strap.

I like the strap Tony.

Who's next?

kentish cob · « **Reply #27 on:** October 18, 2019, 03:59:48 PM »

Thanks gents... Oly is now on the way back to Irv.

Kai-san · « **Reply #28 on:** November 25, 2019, 09:28:50 PM »

The dandy camera has arrived, seems to be in perfect order (haven't pressed the button yet). Aksel is next on the list, will try to shoot my frames this week.

Kai-san · « **Reply #29 on:** December 18, 2019, 06:01:28 PM »

The EE-2 is now on its way to Aksel. The hot shoe looked a little unprotected so I added a cover for it.

Aksel · « **Reply #30 on:** January 04, 2020, 03:35:27 PM »

Arrived safely, now trying to make sense of the assignment from Kai-san. Adding a softie and time correct braided neck strap + a link to this forum/thread if any custom officer should find the camera interesting when entering the EU again.

irv_b · « **Reply #31 on:** April 29, 2020, 04:11:42 PM »

Hi Guys
just a quick shout out to see if the camera is still doing the rounds now the world is in Lockdown or has it got lost in the post.
Last notification was that it was with Aksel in Norway. Hopefully all is okay with him and it'll resume its travels once CV19 restrictions has eased.

Francois · « **Reply #32 on:** April 29, 2020, 10:53:44 PM »

I know right now shipping is at an all time slow.
I've been waiting for a padded envelope to come from the US for about 4 weeks now and it's just been released by customs to travel in the country.

Pete_R · « **Reply #33 on:** April 30, 2020, 07:14:08 AM »

If you check Aksel's activity you'll see he hasn't been on here since beginning of February. So maybe send him a message?

Aksel · « **Reply #34 on:** May 14, 2020, 04:02:36 PM »

Sorry to everyone on here!

I took my snaps and packed it up, then life came in the way and I forgot all about it. Had it not been for a message from irv it would still be on my shelf.
Now, I will ship it out to the next on the list, early next week. Agin, my sincere apology for the delay!

nachtiris · « **Reply #35 on:** May 14, 2020, 04:50:39 PM »

Hi Aksel,

don't worry and no need to apologize. We are living in strange times. Most important your're well and so your family and friends.

A lot of people are using film cameras to slow down a bit, so there is no need for speed in this nice little collaboration. :-)

Cheers!

nachtiris · « **Reply #36 on:** August 07, 2020, 08:25:47 PM »

Hi guys!

The Oly has arrived in Vienna on Wednesday, it seems to be fine! Thx Aksel!

Now it's my turn to handle Aksel's proposed topic. I'm looking forward to it!
Stay tuned!Christian

Francois · « **Reply #37 on:** August 07, 2020, 09:09:53 PM »

OMG... it wasn't lost by the postal service and sent on a world tour of bad destinations only to land in a Tibetan village where somebody carried it by horseback to a post office in a neighboring country where the package was seized by the customs officer and sent to a depot where it was inspected and found that it wasn't delivered to the right country only to be put back in the postal service where it traveled by rail to cross the continent so that it could be delivered in Austria...

ManuelL · « **Reply #38 on:** August 09, 2020, 03:28:27 PM »

Quote from: Francois on August 07, 2020, 09:09:53 PM

OMG... it wasn't lost by the postal service and sent on a world tour of bad destinations only to land in a Tibetan village where somebody carried it by horseback to a post office in a neighboring country where the package was seized by the customs officer and sent to a depot where it was inspected and found that it wasn't delivered to the right country only to be put back in the postal service where it traveled by rail to cross the continent so that it could be delivered in Austria...

Reminds me, I once sent a package for work that went to the Philipines instead of Philadelphia. It got lost somewhere in Manila and never turned up again.

nachtiris · « **Reply #39 on:** November 14, 2020, 04:00:33 PM »

Hello guys!

I'm sorry for sabotaging the collaboration. The last months were really tough, a lot of troubling things happened, additional to the whole COVID-mess.

But the Oly is still in perfect condition and is ready for travelling once again!

@Manuel: only your address is still required

Stay safe!Christian

Francois · « **Reply #40 on:** November 14, 2020, 09:04:01 PM »

That's good news!
I thought the camera had been eaten by a bear.

irv_b · « **Reply #41 on:** November 15, 2020, 09:08:44 AM »

Quote from: nachtiris on November 14, 2020, 04:00:33 PM

Hello guys!

I'm sorry for sabotaging the collaboration. The last months were really tough, a lot of troubling things happened, additional to the whole COVID-mess.

But the Oly is still in perfect condition and is ready for travelling once again!

@Manuel: only your address is still required

Stay safe!Christian

Christian we are so glad that you are ok.
The camera is secondary to your personal life so please don't think that you put the project under any danger.
I have said for people to take their time when they received the camera, as I know we all have busy lives, the main thing is to have fun when using it. Hopefully if anyone is having a bit of a photographic slump using a different camera with a topic suggested by someone else will help.
Take care of yourself and your family, and we all look forward to brighter days ahead.

ManuelL · « **Reply #42 on:** November 20, 2020, 07:57:05 PM »

The Oly has arrived today. Such a beautiful little camera!

I will contemplate my theme a couple of days before I start taking pictures.

irv_b · « **Reply #43 on:** November 28, 2020, 09:07:49 AM »

Hi all
I have had a conversation with a couple of guys in the project and due to personal reason they understandably wish to drop out of participating which isn't a problem.
Before the camera gets posted on all I would like to know, are the remaining people wishing to carrying on or due to the current situation should we curtail the project.
If you wish to carry on please post on here or send me a message.
Thanks

Bryan · « **Reply #44 on:** November 28, 2020, 04:13:14 PM »

I would like to continue with it.

Pete_R · « **Reply #45 on:** November 28, 2020, 04:44:53 PM »

I never signed up originally but, if you have anyone dropping out and need a replacement, I'd be happy to step in. I need something to make me get out and take more photographs.

grit · « **Reply #46 on:** November 28, 2020, 09:42:16 PM »

I'm happy to continue!

astrobeck · « **Reply #47 on:** November 30, 2020, 01:16:26 AM »

I'm still in for it!

ManuelL · « **Reply #48 on:** December 13, 2020, 08:49:03 AM »

Just to let you know, I still have to take my pictures. Got struck down by a bad cold last week (not sure where I got this from as we are not seeing anyone). With the upcoming hard lockdown, I will probably only be able to send the camera on in January. Hope that is ok.

irv_b · « **Reply #49 on:** December 13, 2020, 06:50:45 PM »

Thanks for the update Manuel. Don't worry to much about shooting if you are feeling under the weather, best to get well. Stay safe.