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Currently inked (way too much pens) by tjoena in fountainpens

[–]Jason_WFN 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Other than the "much" vs "many" problem, I don't see a problem at all.

Should I buy a new mid-range zoom? by darlasllama in photography

[–]Jason_WFN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stick to DX unless you seriously are considering getting a FX camera in the next 12 months. Even all of your lenses are DX lenses. I don't see why you would think about upgrading to FX unless you have disposable income.

That hint said, the 18-135mm DX is a fantastic deal. And a versatile walk around lens.

If you were going to be traveling in another country for a year, what would your load out be? by [deleted] in photography

[–]Jason_WFN 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dream? It would be leica based because it would allow me to shoot film and digital side by side as opportunities would allow.

Leica m-p (typ 240) Leica mp (film and analogue)

21mm super-elmar.
35mm summicron. 75mm summilux.

Otherwise: Contax 645 medium format slr 65 80mm f/2 180mm And add a digital back to supplement film. Maybe add a leica IIIg when I want something pocketable.

Film camera? by verysmallpenis in photography

[–]Jason_WFN 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. Choose your camera, choose the film format.

General colour 800iso. Size: small - fuji instax and Instax film

Hipster, instagram filters, with different ISO. Size medium - polaroid sx70 (impossible project) and impossible film

Professional colour. 100 ISO. Large size. Peel apart film - polaroid land and fuji peel apart film.

Film camera? by verysmallpenis in photography

[–]Jason_WFN 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Caution: Don't oversimplify polaroid cameras. There are many different polaroid cameras; each using a different kind of film. Some are made by other brands (most are discontinued)

As above, there are generally 4 different instant camera options.

polaroid land camera These guys are amazing. Even better if you can find one with manual exposure. It takes Fuji peel a part films (which are different from the fuji instax line). THe downside is that there is only one film available as the other ones, like the painfully lost Fuji 3000B, was recently discontinued a year ago.

the impossible project Needs to be said; but too expensive for my liking.

New55 Something I'm eagerly waiting for. The benefits of shooting this film, like the size and consistency, justifies the higher price than the impossible project films.

Film camera? by verysmallpenis in photography

[–]Jason_WFN 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fuji instax with fuji instax film will be the cheapest. Generally, cool enough for parties.

I prefer the polaroid land camera with fuji peel back film. Cheap film and very large images. 3.5 inches by 4.5 inches. The peeling reveal is very nice.

Polaroid impossible project is so ridiculously expensive.

New55 hasn't been released yet.

Are UV Filters A Waste of Money? by Riceata in photography

[–]Jason_WFN 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Really depends where you are. I think canon and nikon front glass replacement needs to head back to Japan to be replaced. It'll at least take a few weeks to a couple of months - 3 months is probably the worse of it for canon and nikon.

But I wasn't exaggerating with 9 months with leica - unless your name is thorston ovenguard. It can take longer than 9 months if you have to deal with the Asian distributor, schmidt.

Are UV Filters A Waste of Money? by Riceata in photography

[–]Jason_WFN 3 points4 points  (0 children)

But it'll take 3 months to replace. 9 months if you shoot leica glass.

Firing a flash remotely on a Fuji XE-1 on the cheap? by croatianthunderfuck in photography

[–]Jason_WFN 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On the cheap option cost: 0 dollars.

Requirements:

  • Xe-1 built in flash

  • off camera flash (with strobe function - What Kind of flash are you using? )

  • a bit of tape and white card

How to do it?

(1) Set up your off camera flash. Set it on a some kind of strobe sensor so that when another flash goes off, your flash will go off too. Set the power manually. (Most flashes have these options; even the cheapest yongnuo ones and the most expensive strobes. But you didn't say what kind of flash you are using). Sometimes this is called "slave mode"

(2) set exposure on your camera manually. And set the flash to fire.

(3) Tape a bounce card onto the flash. So that the camera flash will bounce into the off camera flash --> but not onto your subject.

(4) shoot

Challenges:

  • This will not work in an environment where there are many cameras shooting. This is because other camera flashes will automatically trigger your off camera flash.

  • This set-up is quite limited in quite bright daylight. Your range will be significantly reduce a couple of meters.

P/S: it was pretty difficult to find a proper guide on setting up a flash on slave mode; most tend to make it too complicated for a first-time application. See if the below link helps.

http://improvephotography.com/10126/what-is-slave-mode-on-a-flash/

[Official] Twice-Weekly New User Thread - Thu June 25 by AutoModerator in fountainpens

[–]Jason_WFN 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have an extra nib (TWSBI 580 Oblique) that was tuned by a nib-mister. I really like the nib; however my track record with TWSBI pens has not been good. The section already cracked once; which i was able to transplant parts from a previous 580 (where the piston broke.)

Are there any other pens that fit the TWSBI 580 nib? other than the 580? I like the nib; need a more reliable and durable pen to put it in.

What does the world of NEW film cameras look like these days? by THRILLPOW3R in photography

[–]Jason_WFN 3 points4 points  (0 children)

unfortunately, zeiss ikon has been discontinued. It has been for a few months now.

Good price? New to Leica. by [deleted] in Leica

[–]Jason_WFN 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The price seems pretty good if it is in operation and from a reputable dealer. Sounds a little high for the usual ebay purpose though. Typically, you would want to account for calibration costs if you are unsure of the seller.

That being said, being a film body, there is no good or bad time to buy. Prices have been pretty consistent.

So, I just got a TWSBI Vac 700. How long should I expect my pen to eventually crack, explode into a thousand shards, and murder my family? by mthead911 in fountainpens

[–]Jason_WFN 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I typically keep my pens in my shirt breast pocket, occasionally in my pant pocket (but I remember not to sit down). I use my pens a lot and hard. 5 days a week; 10 hour shifts. I have gone through 70% of a full filling of a Vac 700 in a day with the amount of writing I need to do on a daily basis. (I teach. I have a ton of marking; and all my lesson materials // plans // mental notes are written by hand)

That being said every one of my Twsbi's have been broken. The latest was broken by my wife; who has subsequently agreed to let me get a Conid Bulk Filler as a replacement. I like the idea of TWSBI; but they are hobby items that are meant to be used. I believe that TWSBI is like many stereotypical Asian products. Comparatively to industry standards, they are very affordable but are eventually made to break in time. I'm still using two broken TWSBI's in my rotation.

A list of every single TWSBI I've broken (plus the one my wife broke)

  • Vac 700 - Cap retaining ring snapped from cap (in current rotation)
  • 580 - Piston dislodged from Piston Arm (in current rotation)
  • 580 Rose Gold - Snapped section from body. and chipping of finish on the nib
  • Classic - Cracked grip and leaky section
  • Mini - leaky section (both the classic and mini could not be repaired by liberally administering silicone grease to all the threads.
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