I want A Hasselblad. Talk Me Out Of It!

[Arthurwg]

My failure to visualize the background. I get so mesmerized by the image focus that I forgot how bright the out of focus background was.

Any SLR, I don't spend enough time looking at the image stopped down to the actual aperture.

Very good point. Happens to me a lot

 

[chuckroast]

My failure to visualize the background. I get so mesmerized by the image focus that I forgot how bright the out of focus background was.

I jumped right in trying to make a "fine print" on fiber paper. I made a good contact sheet, but after that I should have continued to work out the print on rc paper.
Got in a rush.

Any SLR, I don't spend enough time looking at the image stopped down to the actual aperture.
This is something shooting an enormous camera like 14x17, with 2 exposures per expedition forces you to do. Even then it's easy to miss something.

I need to shoot from a tripod that would help. At least help to slow me down.

It's a good thing that I have never ever had this problem ...

 

[Craig]

I have arranged to meet the seller tomorrow at precisely 1400. Tim Horton's. Maple Ridge. If anyone is in the area, there is still time to drop by and talk me out of it. I'll buy you an apple fritter for your trouble.

Can we have anti-hasselblad protesters outside to dissuade you? Maybe encourage you to go to a local bakery/coffee shop and do the deal instead of at a multinational chain?

 

[mshchem]

Can we have anti-hasselblad protesters outside to dissuade you? Maybe encourage you to go to a local bakery/coffee shop and do the deal instead of at a multinational chain?

I think, at this point you would need a non discript white Chevy van with a sliding metal door. Whisk Analogue Andy off to a de-programming camp for 6 months of training. Maybe somewhere in Iowa.

 

[Craig]

Maybe somewhere in Iowa.

That really would be cruel and unusual punishment!

 

[John Wiegerink]

I think, at this point you would need a non discript white Chevy van with a sliding metal door. Whisk Analogue Andy off to a de-programming camp for 6 months of training. Maybe somewhere in Iowa.

Iowa? Where the hell is Iowa?

 

[mshchem]

Iowa? Where the hell is Iowa?

A few hours on interstate 80 west of Michigan My mom grew up in Traverse City, a little slice of paradise.

 

[BrianShaw]

white Chevy van

FORD

 

[MattKing]

If it was a Ford or Chevy Van and it was in Coquitlam, I'm not sure it would be all that non-descript.
A Toyota SUV or a Tesla would blend in better.....

 

[Craig]

If it was a Ford or Chevy Van and it was in Coquitlam, I'm not sure it would be all that non-descript.
A Toyota SUV or a Tesla would blend in better.....

Or in Richmond an Aston Martin with the "N" sticker on the back...

 

[MattKing]

Or in Richmond an Aston Martin with the "N" sticker on the back...

This is true.
The nearest ICBC/Motor license office to here is in Richmond. They do driver tests there.
If you go there for an appointment, all the driving schools in Richmond have cars there with their nervous students, waiting for their test appointments.
A veritable sea of Teslas!
But if there was a school that offered B MWs, Mercedes', Aston Martins, for an additional fee .....

 

[John Wiegerink]

A few hours on interstate 80 west of Michigan My mom grew up in Traverse City, a little slice of paradise.

When I was a kid in the 50's Traverse City wasn't much, but now it's Yuppiesville with wineries, distilleries and breweries. High class area now, just like Harbor Springs. One of the prettier places to visit in Michigan. I'm going to try and talk my better half into visiting Victoria on Vancouver Island next summer. Sounds like my perfect getaway spot and we might just stay.