Leica & Stylus Around the World: Round #9

tron_ · Oct 17, 2013

Marc, I just shipped the camera out yesterday. Again, I'm very sorry for the delay on my end. Things have been nuts with my PhD lately and it's resulted with a few meltdowns with my advising board. Hope the camera reaches you today and happy shooting

Shawn Rahman · Oct 17, 2013

tron_ said:
Marc, I just shipped the camera out yesterday. Again, I'm very sorry for the delay on my end. Things have been nuts with my PhD lately and it's resulted with a few meltdowns with my advising board. Hope the camera reaches you today and happy shooting

Suraj,

All is forgiven, of course! This is terrific news, and it is great that you participated in the midst of all your personal chaos. Good luck with the dissertation, and when all is said and done - when you have the degree in hand - tell the advising board they can stick it up their you know whats.

Looking forward to the results of your two shots and having you in on the next round when your life is (hopefully) less mad.

Regards,

Shawn

Marc Akemann · Oct 18, 2013

tron_ said:
Marc, I just shipped the camera out yesterday. Again, I'm very sorry for the delay on my end. Things have been nuts with my PhD lately and it's resulted with a few meltdowns with my advising board. Hope the camera reaches you today and happy shooting

The Leica mini-zoom has arrived. Thank you, Suraj. I like the notes sheet. Key words like "museum quality", "action shots/shutter lag", "snow", "traffic jam", "foggy morning", "Speedo demonstration" & "street photography/Detroit" make it all pretty interesting. Can't wait to see the results from everyone!

I'll have the camera moving shortly.

-Marc

Newt_on_Swings · Oct 18, 2013

Nice! Now to think about what I should shoot with my 2 frames.

Shawn Rahman · Oct 18, 2013

Newt_on_Swings said:
Nice! Now to think about what I should shoot with my 2 frames.

The Brooklyn Bridge? Never get enough of looking at it, and I have a view of it all day out of my office window.

On that note, depending on what the shutter count is, perhaps you and Marc can take 3 shots each. Don't want to seem unfair to the others, but it seems foolish to waste frames or film. Between the last three of us, we should finish the film.

Also, Steve - if you want to save on the packaging and mailing, I can meet you in Brooklyn or Manhattan for the Leica's final hand-off.

Regards,

Shawn

Shawn Rahman · Oct 18, 2013

FilmSprocket said:
The Leica mini-zoom has arrived. Thank you, Suraj. I like the notes sheet. Key words like "museum quality", "action shots/shutter lag", "snow", "traffic jam", "foggy morning", "Speedo demonstration" & "street photography/Detroit" make it all pretty interesting. Can't wait to see the results from everyone!

I'll have the camera moving shortly.

-Marc

What's the shutter count currently?

Shawn Rahman · Oct 18, 2013

On the Stylus: After hearing from Nicholai about two weeks ago, more radio-silence.

In the spirit of democracy, let's put it to a vote: we can wait for the Stylus, or we can send out another camera (it is ready to go right now). What do y'all reckon?

Marc Akemann · Oct 18, 2013

Shawn Rahman said:
What's the shutter count currently?

The (Leica) counter displays '21', Shawn.

-Marc

tron_ · Oct 18, 2013

FilmSprocket said:
The (Leica) counter displays '21', Shawn.

-Marc

I'm afraid this has to do with me shooting only one frame. Didn't have a chance to go out and grab a second shot unfortunately.

k_jupiter · Oct 18, 2013

tron_ said:
Marc, I just shipped the camera out yesterday. Again, I'm very sorry for the delay on my end. Things have been nuts with my PhD lately and it's resulted with a few meltdowns with my advising board. Hope the camera reaches you today and happy shooting

I JUST cannot believe you would put your PhD dissertation issues ahead of "We all shoot one camera". Better vetting next time guys.

So where is the other camera? Greenland?

tim in san jose

lxdude · Oct 18, 2013

k_jupiter said:
I JUST cannot believe you would put your PhD dissertation issues ahead of "We all shoot one camera". Better vetting next time guys.

So where is the other camera? Greenland?

tim in san jose

Yeah! Where are the priorities?!?

Newt_on_Swings · Oct 18, 2013

Shawn Rahman said:
The Brooklyn Bridge? Never get enough of looking at it, and I have a view of it all day out of my office window.

On that note, depending on what the shutter count is, perhaps you and Marc can take 3 shots each. Don't want to seem unfair to the others, but it seems foolish to waste frames or film. Between the last three of us, we should finish the film.

Also, Steve - if you want to save on the packaging and mailing, I can meet you in Brooklyn or Manhattan for the Leica's final hand-off.

Regards,

Shawn

Yea Shawn Im totally down, put that mailing money to good use (beers!). Brooklyn or Manhattan works well for me too. I work in the east village and dont get out til late like 8:30ish but I am free on Tuesdays and Fridays most anytime.

k_jupiter · Oct 18, 2013

Newt_on_Swings said:
Yea Shawn Im totally down, put that mailing money to good use (beers!). Brooklyn or Manhattan works well for me too. I work in the east village and dont get out til late like 8:30ish but I am free on Tuesdays and Fridays most anytime.

Have you thought about photos of space aliens in the east village? MIB IV

tim in san jose

Newt_on_Swings · Oct 19, 2013

k_jupiter said:
Have you thought about photos of space aliens in the east village? MIB IV

tim in san jose

Come Halloween I can guarantee a few alien sightings at the village parade!

Also, along the lines of getting aliens on film, does anyone remember the episode of married with children, where Al meets these little aliens who need fuel for their ship? Where they let him take pics to sell in exchange for the fuel.

Rick A · Oct 24, 2013

I just sacrificed some coconut chicken in hopes of getting the Oly moving again.

flatulent1 · Oct 24, 2013

I'm thinking the only way we're going to get that camera moving again is with a strong laxative. I have several in the medicine chest, if anyone is interested....

k_jupiter · Oct 25, 2013

flatulent1 said:
I'm thinking the only way we're going to get that camera moving again is with a strong laxative. I have several in the medicine chest, if anyone is interested....

Who's going to deliver it?

flatulent1 · Oct 26, 2013

Not me. I don't have rubber gloves that long.

Marc Akemann · Oct 27, 2013

Shots taken. The Leica will hit the road again tomorrow. Shawn, the film counter is now at 24.

-Marc

toro_mike · Oct 28, 2013

Shawn Rahman said:
On the Stylus: After hearing from Nicholai about two weeks ago, more radio-silence.

In the spirit of democracy, let's put it to a vote: we can wait for the Stylus, or we can send out another camera (it is ready to go right now). What do y'all reckon?

Wow, the Leica is flying! Now, what to do about the Stylus... Shawn has suggested replacing it, which would be sad and should only happen as a last resort. It seems that Nicholai really like this camera and doesn't want to part with it, or it's lost in his basement. So, perhaps the pitchforks and torches need to be lit? I think chickens have passed their time of usefulness... maybe tar and feathers? Any suggestions???

k_jupiter · Oct 28, 2013

Where does he live? Road trip!

Marc Akemann · Oct 28, 2013

9405903699300102641979. That is the USPS tracking number for the Leica on it's way to Newt_on_Swings in NY. We're almost to the end!

I don't know if this suggestion has come up in the past but, for a future traveling camera, I was thinking about passing around a Nikon FM (or similar) body (no lens) where the participants use their own (or borrowed) Nikon mount lens for their shot(s). We would have to be real careful about who can be on the list, though. No newbies, I'm afraid...unless, a traveling camera veteran can vouch for a newbie applicant. The camera could also be a Canon, Minolta, Olympus or Pentax, too. That would be voted on. Just a thought. I have a fully working, slightly beat-up, FM I would be willing to sacrifice.

-Marc

lxdude · Oct 28, 2013

FilmSprocket said:
I have a fully working, slightly beat-up, FM I would be willing to sacrifice.

-Marc

Hopefully not sacrifice!

John_Nikon_F · Oct 29, 2013

FilmSprocket said:
9405903699300102641979. That is the USPS tracking number for the Leica on it's way to Newt_on_Swings in NY. We're almost to the end!

I don't know if this suggestion has come up in the past but, for a future traveling camera, I was thinking about passing around a Nikon FM (or similar) body (no lens) where the participants use their own (or borrowed) Nikon mount lens for their shot(s). We would have to be real careful about who can be on the list, though. No newbies, I'm afraid...unless, a traveling camera veteran can vouch for a newbie applicant. The camera could also be a Canon, Minolta, Olympus or Pentax, too. That would be voted on. Just a thought. I have a fully working, slightly beat-up, FM I would be willing to sacrifice.

-Marc

Did that on the Nikonians site. Had a "World Rotational Beatermat" camera, where people used a Nikkormat FTn with their lenses and film. First camera went MIA somewhere in transit. Second camera, which I purchased myself to replace the first one, was stolen by the first person to get it. At that point, I realized that it wasn't something that was going to work. This was prior to KEH doing their Nikkormat grab boxes on eBay, so it wasn't like I had a few cameras to push through as replacements.

It sounds like a good idea on paper, but I think we're better off sticking with the P&S cameras. If one disappears, it means that the film disappears, but, unlike an SLR body, the camera replacement won't cost much.

-J

Marc Akemann · Oct 29, 2013

John_Nikon_F said:
Did that on the Nikonians site. Had a "World Rotational Beatermat" camera, where people used a Nikkormat FTn with their lenses and film. First camera went MIA somewhere in transit. Second camera, which I purchased myself to replace the first one, was stolen by the first person to get it. At that point, I realized that it wasn't something that was going to work. This was prior to KEH doing their Nikkormat grab boxes on eBay, so it wasn't like I had a few cameras to push through as replacements.

It sounds like a good idea on paper, but I think we're better off sticking with the P&S cameras. If one disappears, it means that the film disappears, but, unlike an SLR body, the camera replacement won't cost much.

-J

Well, perhaps you're right, John. I thought with our group there are enough trustworthy veterans to do this by invitation only, perhaps. With just 12 participants we could do 3 images each. Triptychs from around the world! On the other hand, the package would weigh about 1 lb. 12 oz. and cost almost $10 within the U.S. Shipping internationally might make idea prohibitive. Okay, never mind. : )

-Marc

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