Photography |
Bronica SQ-A with Zenzanon PS 110 mm f/4.5 1:1 Macro lens |
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All images © David W. Thomas |
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More specific categories
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SE Pennsylvania ("Home")
Out of State Forays International Travel |
| Techniques (on PBase): |
Pinhole Shots
Infrared Shots |
| Results (on PBase): |
Exhibited Work
Oldies |
| Other interests: |
Bonsai
Railroads |
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November 2016: Yes, we have sunk this low ...
and it's doggone handy!!! Apple iPhone 6S 12 Mpix Lens: 5 element f/2.2 (29mm in 35mm equiv) 5x digital zoom; Image Stab. Shutter: (yes!) A small sampling |
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January 2014: With the A80
acting up, we acquired a Canon PowerShot ELPH 115 IS This is a 16 Mpix unit with image stabilization which lacks some of the advanced control knobs but is super small for convenience and being less than $100, it is good for use in risky spots. Lens: 5-40mm, f3.5 f/3.2 to f/6.9 (28 to 224 mm 35mm equivalent) 8x Optical Zoom Shutter: 1 to 1/2000 sec A small sampling |
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Oct. 2012: A "Pro" Point & Shoot!
Canon PowerShot G15 Can shoot raw mode Lens: 6.1 - 30.5mm f/1.8 - 2.8 (28 - 140 35mm equiv) 5x optical zoom; Image Stab. Shutter: 15 to 1/4000 sec A small sampling |
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September 2010: the last model of TLR from this maker;
6x6 cm (2 1/4 x 2 1/4inch) negatives has joined the group,
a Yashica MAT 124G 1970 vintage twin lens reflex Twelve 6x6 cm frames on 120 film Lens: 80mm f3.5 4-element Yashinon Shutter: Copal SV; 1/500 to 1 sec; & Bulb. The built-in meter was non-functional but now, in 2018, after a CLA from Mark Hama, is working. A small sampling |
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October 2009: another folder to get a compact source of
6x9 cm (2 1/4 x 3 1/4inch) negatives has been added, a
Pentacon (Zeiss VEB) Ercona II 1952 vintage folding camera Eight 6x9 cm frames on 120 film (an East german Zeiss Ikonta) Lens: 105mm f3.5 4-element Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar Shutter: Tempor; 1/200 to 1 sec; & Bulb; A small sampling |
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January 2008: in anticipation of an occasional
need to travel with less bulk than the Bronica
we added
a Voigtländer Perkeo II 1950s vintage folding camera Twelve 6x6 cm frames on 120 film Lens: 80mm f3.5 4-element Color-Skopar Shutter: Prontor S; 1/300 to 1 sec; & Bulb; A small sampling |
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December 2007; Santa provided the latest
addition to the "working" hardware:
Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR Manual operation + Zillions of auto features! Lens: Interchangeable EF/EF-S series (shown: Canon EF 24-70mm f2.8L USM 16-elements in 13 groups) Shutter: 1/8000 to 30 sec; & Bulb; X sync to 1/250 A small sampling |
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A 2006 addition to the "working" hardware:
Bronica SQ-A 6x6 cm SLR All manual, square format on 120 roll film Cobbled together via eBay, July 2006 Lens: Interchangeable; shown with Bronica Zenzanon PS 80mm f2.8 6-element Shutter: In-lens, Seiko #0 electronic control, 8 sec - 1/500; Time; X sync to 1/500 |
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2004; Ye Olde Photographer's first foray into digital:
Canon PowerShot A80 4 mp digital, purchased new, 2004 Lens: 3x zoom Shutter: Automatic Can do manual functions An extensive sampling of its work. Alas, in January 2014, the A80, used to document ceramics studio activities started displaying vertical smears in its LCD display. Photos already stored in the CF card Appeared OK, so the problem appears to be on the sensor side of things. |
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1981; A major upgrade at
the time: Canon A-1 Auto exposure; manual focus Lens: Interchangeable FD series (shown: Canon FD 50mm f1.4) Shutter: Electronic 1 to 1/1000 sec; & Bulb; A small sampling |
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In addition to the "currently used" cameras above, we have ...
The "Collection"Some of the hardware from Ye Olde Photog's past
Shown approximately in the order acquired, oldest first. Y. O. P. still
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Kodak Brownie Target 620
My first camera! Eight shots about 2.25 x 3.25 on 620 film Acquired circa 1950 Not a lot of decisions to make in use! Some recent samples found here |
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Argus C3
My second camera The "Brick!" 35 mm; very manual Lens: Argus 50 mm f/3.5 Coated Cintar (interchanged with difficulty) Shutter: Behind-the-lens; 1/10 to 1/300, bulb Acquired circa 1957 Learned much about photography with this one; did my own developing and printing of B&W. Having recently discovered the Argus Collectors Group, I have run rolls of film through this guy for "Argus Day" starting in 2006. Selected results found here |
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Konica FP
My first "serious" camera; all mechanical; no meter. The lenses enjoyed an excellent reputation. Lens: Interchangeable Konica Hexanon (52 mm f/1.4 shown) Shutter: Copal Square metal focal plane (vertical travel); speeds 1 - 1/1000, bulb Purchased new in 1963. A few vintage samples found here |
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Burke & James Press 4x5
Purchased used in mid 1960s to use for reducing small PC board negatives. Eventually couldn't resist temptation. In early 2005, made a lensboard with pinhole shutter. Lens: Interchangeable; Kodak Anastigmat 127mm f/7.7 shown. Shutter: Leaf in lens; 1/25, 1/50, 1/100, bulb and time 1940s vintage (35mm film can for size comparison!) A few vintage samples found here |
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Minox B
Purchased in a weak moment of high disposable income. Never quite lived up to my expectations. Lens: Minox Complan 15mm f3.5 Shutter: 1 - 1/1000, bulb and time Purchased new circa 1965. More found here |
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Flexaret 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 TLR
Snagged at a flea market for about $5; shutter was messed up; planned to use lens in 35mm enlarger. Ended up fixing shutter, not sure lens is coated. (Alas, after 25 years in a closet, the slow shutter speeds are now hanging a bit.) Lens: Meopta 80mm f/3.5 Shutter: Prontor leaf; 1 - 1/200, bulb, time Acquired circa 1975. Some samples found here |
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Kodak Ektralite 10
Purchased in 1988 when I suddenly found myself with a free evening in Arizona during a business trip. Shot two cartridges of color print film in and around South Mountain Park. The processor lost one - only time it's ever happened! Left me seriously bummed; haven't used it since. |
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Canon AE-1
A legend in its own time, a very affordable and popular camera. This one was my dad's and I have used it occasionally. Lens: Interchangeable Canon FD series (50 mm f/1.8 shown) Shutter: Horizontal focal plane; 1 - 1/1000, bulb Approximately late 1970s vintage. |
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Canon F-1
I acquired this F-1 body from a friend to have a decent all mechanical 35 mm body compatible with my Canon FD lenses. While I've not done much with it, I did put some B&W through it during Argust 9th, 2009 and it does work. Lens: Interchangeable Canon FD series (50 mm f/1.4 shown) Shutter: Horizontal focal plane; 1 - 1/2000, bulb Late 1970s vintage (The "Old F-1" as opposed to F-1n, etc.) |
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Canon Elph Jr Purchased new 2000 Lens: 4 element f/2.8; autofocus Shutter: Automatic Uses APS film cartridges Compact, excellent value |
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A Note:
Yes, there is a predominance of Canon hardware here; often the subject of "religious" arguments, especially with regard to Nikon. My first Canon acquisition was the A-1. That selection was based on my cost/feature analysis at the time. Based on its excellent perfomance and service, I've continued with Canon. The A-1, Elph Jr, A80. EOS 40D, and most recently, the G15 were purchased new. The rest are adjudged desirable to own as they are compatible with my Canon FD lenses. I have 35-105, f/3.5; 35-70, f/3.5; 70-210, f/4; 50 mm f/1.8 and 50 mm f/1.4 in my FD series lenses. These are excellent Canon manual focus glass. Perhaps I'm a Luddite, but I am unexcited about auto-focus. But if anyone wants to donate a nice family of Nikon equipment, I have nothing against it! :-) Last rev: DWT 24 April 2014 |
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