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Post by GeneW on Apr 5, 2008 22:16:38 GMT -5
On RFF way over two years ago I signed up to participate in one of those 'pass the camera around the world' projects. One of the members donated a Canonet QL17 GIII to the cause. It was so long ago that I thought the camera had died or got lost. It started in Europe, the Netherlands I believe, and went through France, Germany, Italy, UK, then off to Singapore and points in the East, down to Australia and NZ, over to South America, then a crazy-quilt trail through the US. I'm the first contact in Canada to get it. I just finished my film and am about to send it to the next Canadian participant. Here's the camera and some of the shots I took with it (two days ago). Canonet QL17 GIII Porch Light Stream of Light Philosophers at Starbucks Fish Remains Disposal Unit, Harbour APX100, Rodinal 1:100 Gene |
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Post by Michael Fraley on Apr 6, 2008 0:52:02 GMT -5
Excellent, Gene! I had the same camera in my hands, oh at least a year ago. I like seeing what you did with it.
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Post by GeneW on Apr 6, 2008 10:24:43 GMT -5
Michael, thanks for looking! This old camera has taken its time getting around the world, eh?
Gene
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Post by mickeyobe on Apr 6, 2008 14:21:47 GMT -5
Gene,
Considering the tiring travel agenda of that camera it has stood up and performed very well, indeed.
I wonder what gems the other photographers were able to coax from it.
Mickey
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Post by GeneW on Apr 6, 2008 15:36:10 GMT -5
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Post by mickeyobe on Apr 7, 2008 0:03:04 GMT -5
Gene,
Thanks.
A very impressive gallery of pictures.
I wish the countries of the photographers had been included. That would have made it yet another tiny link in international co-opration.
Mickey
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Post by olroy2044 on Apr 7, 2008 2:14:51 GMT -5
That rascal has taken some great shots! Sounds like fun  Roy |
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Post by drako on May 22, 2008 13:26:33 GMT -5
Neat-o. I've been eyeing these on ebay lately.
Those exposures are right on, so I assume the meter has been adjusted for 1.5 volt silver batteries, vs. the 1.35 volt original mercury.
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