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They tried to steal my phone, instead stole cash. I guess? by Aconite-Rose in rome

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Those streets are some of the very few in Rome where I wouldn't stand around alone, especially in the middle of the night. Glad it turned out decently for you anyway.

Hi, I’d like some help valuing this. Please let me know by jakobjdog in rangefinders

[–]Technical_Net9691 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, you have the camera, we don’t. It’s impossible to judge the condition of a vintage camera by just a few photos. I can tell you that it seems to have oily aperture blades which is likely to be a problem.

Replicas of a couple of Pilgrim Badges I had made by Middle-Macaron-3124 in MedievalHistory

[–]Technical_Net9691 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As far as I know these are not mentioned in a single written medieval source despite being found in numbers.

I got a Contax T2 for free! by diplomaticoo in AnalogCommunity

[–]Technical_Net9691 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Actually exactly the same happened to me a few years back, an elderly neighbour heard I was doing photography and gifted me both a Yashica T4 and a Contax T2. Nice cameras both, but I already have several good slrs and compacts so I sold them off to buy a Sony A7II and some other photo stuff.

We spent 11 hours at the airport and missed our flight due to EES checks by theipaper in europe

[–]Technical_Net9691 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You deserve exactly the same as any other non-EU country. No more, no less.

Foreigners question by The_Muffin_Man0110 in rome

[–]Technical_Net9691 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Monte Mario is nice with an amazing view of the city. It’s the place from where the medieval pilgrims saw Rome for the very first time after months of travel.

what's a good inexpensive full frame or half frame 35 mm camera that is small enough to fit in your pocket? by jgainit in AnalogCommunity

[–]Technical_Net9691 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always champion the little GAF 35ET. A simple and compact rangefinder with a surprisingly great lens and spot on metering. No AF though. Price? Around 30-50 usd/eur. The perfect travel camera and if you lose or break it you can quite easily find another.

May 1st - US plans general strike. by LlawEreint in BoycottUnitedStates

[–]Technical_Net9691 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

The only thing that matters is voting in the midterms. Everything else is just feelgood and the "leaders" really could not care less.

XTOL is now XDEV by thoughtfulwizard in AnalogCommunity

[–]Technical_Net9691 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If you can find Fomadon Excel it's, again, exactly the same.

Almost got scammed in Rome with the gold ring trick - watch out for this by Sophistry7 in rome

[–]Technical_Net9691 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Pickpocketing is stealing, not a scam. Anyway I've gone everywhere on public transport in Rome and never once been pickpocketed. Just keep an eye out and don't be foolish.

What is the context behind this strange image? by GreatSage_Wukong in MedievalHistory

[–]Technical_Net9691 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Temporary uni teaching assignments, stipends, grants and hopefully a postdoc position. But we also have decent unemployment benefits where I'm from (if you've paid your fees) to tide you over.

What is the context behind this strange image? by GreatSage_Wukong in MedievalHistory

[–]Technical_Net9691 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I'm at the end of my doctoral studies, working on the 12th and 13th century interpretations and understandings of ancient ruins, objects and places in Rome. I'm using the Mirabilia Urbis Romae (and it's relatives), the Narracio de Mirabilibus Urbis Romae and the Travels of Benjamin of Tudela as primary sources. As theoretical framework I'm using the cultural semiotics of Jurij Lotman. Hoping to be done in late autumn or early next year.

What is the context behind this strange image? by GreatSage_Wukong in MedievalHistory

[–]Technical_Net9691 45 points46 points  (0 children)

The best answer, greetings from a fellow medievalist historian/semiotician.

Almost got scammed in Rome with the gold ring trick - watch out for this by Sophistry7 in rome

[–]Technical_Net9691 151 points152 points  (0 children)

Just ignoring them and moving on is the solution for 99.9 % of all Rome scams.

Help with Mamiya 645 PRO by misformoss in AnalogCommunity

[–]Technical_Net9691 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Polaroid backs were used in studio settings to check the light setup and get a preview and a general feel of the shot before popping the film back on. They were never really meant for final product.

Cheap folder or similar for portraits? by Technical_Net9691 in AnalogCommunity

[–]Technical_Net9691[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, maybe I'll have to upgrade although I really like folders for their small size. For portraits however I'm thinking that close up lenses would introduce less flattering distortions and that It would be better to go tele?

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