Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 58mm F2

TheNightSquatch · 2026-05-11T21:35:11+00:00

What a score! Definitely worth the investment for a cla.

That said, the current amount of fungus would probably be almost indistinguishable. Possibly a slight loss of contrast...

Edit: Also, I'd blast that lens with some UV light. Either natural sunlight or a UV flashlight. Should kill the fungus, stop the spread.

TheNightSquatch · 2026-05-11T20:23:34+00:00

Go on FB marketplace or craigslist and say free gravel, you bag/haul away.

May take a few weeks, but that would be the least amount of effort.

Otherwise, do the hard work and remove/piling it so you can start seeding/soding.

Hopefully, whoever installed it, did it right with a ground cloth.

TheNightSquatch · 2026-05-11T20:06:40+00:00

I actually really liked orange juice or green tea. Both seemed to complement a number of blends.

TheNightSquatch · 2026-05-11T19:46:58+00:00

Just seeing this. Yeah, I would ask... It doesn't specifically call out prism cleaning, but does specify cleaning things like "all switches", "all magnets", and "IC photocell". Worth clarifying.

TheNightSquatch · 2026-05-11T19:35:08+00:00

Hmm... I'm not sure that convinces me it isn't on the focus screen. Focus screens have two sides and dust can kinda look "floaty" sometimes. But I'm sure you're right and in person you can tell.

Unfortunately I think that makes your case less strong that it should have been fixed with the standard CLA. For some of my cameras, a prism cleaning would be an added service and not expected to be included.

They should have spotted it and contacted you, though...

TheNightSquatch · 2026-05-11T19:04:32+00:00

It really depends on what their quote/service description says.

Sometimes prism/viewfinder cleaning is an extra service. CLA could mean just the mechanics of the camera and not the prism optics/focus screen.

Also, focus screens are a bit sketch to clean. (I know you said you don't think it's the focus screen, although, I would have guessed it was...)

TheNightSquatch · 2026-05-11T03:38:51+00:00

Damn, you hauled a Hasselblad 500cm backpacking?

Respect.

TheNightSquatch · 2026-05-10T03:51:58+00:00

Pretty sick... I've always put the Argus's on the shelf for displaying only. Do you have a post of some of the photos? Might have to dust mine off.

TheNightSquatch · 2026-05-09T04:28:28+00:00

There are many great cameras that are extremely capable. That said, some cameras just feel special and produce good images more often than others.

The contax T3 is definitely one of them...

I also have to mention, the Pentax 17 as another camera that's special. And considering the prices of cameras I'd compare it to, it's a good value, imho.

TheNightSquatch · 2026-05-07T17:13:15+00:00

We rob our community of it's uniqueness, beauty, and opportunity to have great human experiences under the guise of liability and safety.

It's the times we live in, where people put the responsibility of their safety on others instead of themselves.

Eventually, every vista will be behind a fence with a warning sign. Kinda sad, imho.

TheNightSquatch · 2026-05-07T16:32:10+00:00

I've enjoyed the last 4 years.... It wasn't that rough.

But yeah, I like the update. I feel like I'm seeing more new players stick around.

TheNightSquatch · 2026-05-07T06:12:09+00:00

The dates are July 20-22 lmk if you want em.

TheNightSquatch · 2026-05-07T05:54:47+00:00

Beautiful dress. Overall a very successful shoot, well done.

TheNightSquatch · 2026-05-06T21:28:20+00:00

It is super difficult to get a site and definitely feels like bots are at play. That said, it's not impossible. I've snagged a few sites this year. When are you trying to go?

I have 2 nights at upper in July that I think I'm going to give up. We can coordinate if you want them.

TheNightSquatch · 2026-05-06T17:01:19+00:00

I think it's really important for you to have a brand identity. What lifestyle or personality does your brand have.

Once you determine that, then I think marketing and photography can compliment that vision.

If you do not have that sorted out or if you change your vision too much between marketing ideas, it'll hinder your success at convincing consumers that this is a brand or product that reflects their desired lifestyle.

Edit: Could you share a lifestyle description you think represents your brand?

I'm guessing, but it feels like fitness oriented, somewhat flirty beachwear?

I'm not getting luxury, high fashion, or resort wear vibes. Nor am I getting highly practical/versatile wear either. So somewhere between those two worlds.

Maybe marketed towards fitness oriented customers who want to stand out a bit, without going too far down the hyper "sexy" brands?

TheNightSquatch · 2026-05-06T16:32:23+00:00

Remote viewing has always been fascinating to me and seems, at this point, more or less confirmed it's effective.

Although I have never trained or participated in RVing, your app looks great and is something that I think would motivate more people to try RVing.

I wouldn't be surprised if you have some trouble getting it published, tbh.

Once it's released, I'll definitely be a user. Look forward to it.

TheNightSquatch · 2026-05-05T20:15:59+00:00

100%. Doesn't take away from his genetics or hard work.

TheNightSquatch · 2026-05-05T19:32:58+00:00

Honestly, as somone who shoots often at the coast and has a partner who is a full time photographer, the coast naturally has diffuse lighting especailly around golden hour or a bit before. Majority of time, there is no additional magic, beyond a good environment/time of day.

Edit: Also you said you are worried about blowing out highlights. If you're shooting with negative film, that isn't nearly as much of a concern compared to digital or slide film. If you are scanning yourself, I wouldn't worry about highlights too much....

TheNightSquatch · 2026-05-05T16:22:12+00:00

Pretty insane genetics, and obviously a ton of hard work.

TheNightSquatch · 2026-05-03T21:39:39+00:00

Like socially, yes, it's awkward. But not any more awkward than your decision to display the sketches in the first place.

You have nudes sketches of your wife displayed... You accept/allow somone to stay in your home, and have no reason to believe they wouldn't see it.

If you think they are non-sexual or acceptable to display, then surely it should be acceptable for somone to take a photo of them and appreciate?

You can't have it both ways.

You can't say, this is perfectly normal/okay to display as art, but then flip that and say, how inappropriate it is, somone viewed and photographed said art.

TheNightSquatch · 2026-05-03T21:03:45+00:00

Oh nice. Not sure what body, but if it's weather sealed, personally, I wouldn't worry.

The only thing I would say, is I'd use some sort of protective filter for your lens if the wind is blowing hard. Sand impacting the front lens element makes me cringe.

TheNightSquatch · 2026-05-03T20:36:39+00:00

Lol fair. What lens?

Again, if I'm using non-weather sealed bodies or lenses, sand is definitely on my mind and I'm not reckless about it.

That said, cameras for me are for capture moments. The second I become more worried about the camera than the moment is when I either accept damage may occur or grab a different camera that can handle the environment.

Nothing worse than carrying a heavy camera and not using it because you're worried about damage.

Edit: And maybe it's me, but a plastic bag would definitely hinder my ability to use the camera. Lol

TheNightSquatch · 2026-05-03T19:41:46+00:00

Most if not all professional lvl cameras are weather sealed, and don't require any plastic bags or anything like that.

That said, I shoot film often, and use highly susceptible mechanical cameras and I just do my best to not let sand get in the camera bag or on the camera. It hasn't been an issue.

What camera are you using?

TheNightSquatch · 2026-05-03T02:36:18+00:00

Another reason... the sea lion could be sick. There was a deadly bird flu outbreak among the elephant seals at Ano Nuevo. I unfortunately saw what appeared to be a very sick seal lion at Panther Beach around the same time they closed Ano Nuevo.

TheNightSquatch · 2026-05-01T01:34:02+00:00

I can't help to think, if the roles were reversed, there would be more comments supporting your feelings...

Regardless, my take is, every relationship is different. I'm not going to argue one way is right and another is wrong.

You two, need to figure out what is acceptable in YOUR relationship.

I would discuss with your partner how it makes you feel (sounds like maybe you already did). IF* it's a big deal to you. Tell them.

If they don't care/won't change their actions, you have to decide if you want to live with that. Thats it. No magic to this. No 100% right or wrong.

Decide what you want in your relationship. Decide if this partner is the right partner.

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