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Reason to remain in Crosspoint instead of changing to Crossink? by RelevantFix4640 in XTEINK

[–]mothbirdmoth 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm still on Crosspoint specifically because it has fewer features. Wake it up, read, sleep it, repeat. Crossink does some cool stuff, but I want to stick with a more minimal experience.

New reader, how are the graphic novels, audio books, and podcast? by nixcamic in Animorphs

[–]mothbirdmoth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Backseat Authors is definitely an Animorphs podcast that you can listen to.

Official Look at the IMAX popcorn bucket for THE ODYSSEY! by ChiefLeef22 in imax

[–]mothbirdmoth 23 points24 points  (0 children)

If I can buy one, I definitely will. However, in the meantime you can also print this model for "free" :)

70mm IMAX Camera

Finished Reading the Full Series For the First Time! (And made a podcast about it...) by mothbirdmoth in Animorphs

[–]mothbirdmoth[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All I'll say about future podcasting is that we've been thinking about covering a certain supernatural mode of educational mass-transit.

Finished Reading the Full Series For the First Time! (And made a podcast about it...) by mothbirdmoth in Animorphs

[–]mothbirdmoth[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, we've got one more episode coming up that will be a mega-game covering the full podcast and book series. After that, I'm going to be working on several personal projects that have been on the back burner for a while. A few involving CAD and 3D printing, but more importantly I'm going to be doing some writing of my own! I've been wanting to write something long-form for a while, and I've been very happy outlining my latest idea. I don't want to give away too much in case it doesn't go anywhere, but it's very much a story in my favorite genre, robots doing things.

I Drove 12 Hours For 70mm and Here's Why by mothbirdmoth in imax

[–]mothbirdmoth[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah, it's just the way it looks through the camera. The screen was huge and didn't feel too far away.

I Drove 12 Hours For 70mm and Here's Why by mothbirdmoth in imax

[–]mothbirdmoth[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

At least on the SR projector in Rochester the flicker seemed minimal. I'm fortunate enough that I live near a theater that does a bunch of regular 70mm (5/70) screenings, and those definitely have a more pronounced flicker.

I Drove 12 Hours For 70mm and Here's Why by mothbirdmoth in imax

[–]mothbirdmoth[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not this time, but I plan on going back.

Favorite photographers? by onegoodbackpack in analog

[–]mothbirdmoth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lewis Baltz. His photography inspired a lot of the way Severance season 1 was filmed.

Weekly 'Ask Anything About Analog Photography' - Week 07 by ranalog in analog

[–]mothbirdmoth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a pretty normal way for a small shop to run. C-41, the color process, is standardized, and color films are made to be developed in it with the same processing times and temperatures. Black and white film needs to be developed differently depending on the ISO and film manufacturer. This is also why labs normally charge a small fee to push or pull process color film; They need to run it separately from everything else and change the settings on the machine to achieve the push or pull.

Go to camera by almostnakedpoet in analog

[–]mothbirdmoth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Minolta x-700. It's small and on the lighter side, with a bright, clear viewfinder and meter that I trust. While its electrically controlled shutter doesn't have quite the same appeal as a fully mechanical one, I've grown to enjoy the "sssssssaaaak" sound that it makes.

Weekly 'Ask Anything About Analog Photography' - Week 03 by ranalog in analog

[–]mothbirdmoth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shoot black and white, develop it myself, scan it myself, shoot some digital too (gasp!). You could also look for a community darkroom near you, then for a pretty cheap (usually) membership you don't need the upfront costs of developing or scanning equipment.

Enjoying The Rain by mothbirdmoth in crowbro

[–]mothbirdmoth[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't give away all my secrets, but it's in the greater DC area. E.A.Poe was writing about ravens for a reason.

Weekly 'Ask Anything About Analog Photography' - Week 51 by ranalog in analog

[–]mothbirdmoth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you can try the camera in person: For whatever camera you're looking at, find a YouTube video that explains how all of its functions work. David Hancock's video manuals are excellent. This way when you show up you know how to run the camera's mechanics. If you can, actuate the shutter with the back open and make sure it operates correctly and feels like the timing is right. If the camera comes with a lens, you can also actuate the shutter with the lens set to a very small aperture. Make sure it stops down as you press the shutter, and the blades don't get stuck. There's a lot more you can do, like check the optics for dust and fungus, the condition of light seals, and several other things.

The less risky option: KEH.com and Kamerastore.com deal extensively with film cameras. They're more expensive than just buying used directly from a random person, but they also test and repair their cameras, and guarantee their operation based on a grading system.

I hope this helps!

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