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Post by GeneW on Aug 21, 2008 19:30:21 GMT -5
I have five Nikon film bodies, but this EM is often my camera of choice when I go out with film. It's akin to a P&S -- aperture priority with no override -- but it's easy to adjust the ASA dial to get exposure compensation. It's compact and lightweight and is a quick shooter. I took it out today with some Fuji Acros and my Nikkor AIS 20mm f/2.8 lens. Gene
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Post by alexkerhead on Aug 22, 2008 20:10:15 GMT -5
I bet that coffee costed more than the camera. j/k. Nice camera, and a great shot!
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Post by GeneW on Aug 23, 2008 5:26:22 GMT -5
I bet that coffee costed more than the camera. j/k. Nice camera, and a great shot! Thanks Alex. The camera didn't cost too much, but I had it CLA'd in a shop which raised the price. It was worth it to me though. The trouble is, it goes through so much Starbucks I can bare afford film!
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Post by Randy on Aug 23, 2008 10:21:02 GMT -5
Very nice Gene, I missed your Coffee & Clickers shots.
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Post by olroy2044 on Aug 23, 2008 12:51:25 GMT -5
Can I chime in a "Me too?" I'd like to see all those "Coffee and Clickers" shots in one place, Gene. Cheers, Roy P.S. Really good to see you out and about again, my friend!
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Post by GeneW on Aug 23, 2008 17:06:54 GMT -5
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Post by olroy2044 on Aug 23, 2008 21:58:17 GMT -5
Great bunch of cameras, and nice shots as always! Thanks for the link. I bookmarked it for future reference. But Gene, I noticed a cup of coffee that wasn't Starbucks!! What's up with that? LOL ;D Roy
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Post by mickeyobe on Aug 23, 2008 22:31:17 GMT -5
I heard that the secret of Van Gogh's great paintings was his consumption of absenthe frappers.
Now I know the secret of Gene's wonderful photos must be CAFFEINE.
I am off to the coffee shop. Black, no sugar, please.
Mickey
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Post by GeneW on Aug 24, 2008 6:58:09 GMT -5
Roy, a guy's gotta keep an open mind :-)
Mickey, I thought I could hide it but now my secret's out :-)
Gene
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Post by Randy on Aug 24, 2008 9:28:53 GMT -5
I heard that the secret of Van Gogh's great paintings was his consumption of absenthe frappers. Now I know the secret of Gene's wonderful photos must be CAFFEINE. I am off to the coffee shop. Black, no sugar, please. Mickey Because absenthe makes the heart grow fonder! ;D
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2008 11:36:38 GMT -5
Gene: You must have almost as much invested in coffee as in cameras, at today's prices. Wayne
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Post by renaldo on Aug 24, 2008 11:50:28 GMT -5
You guys must have missed the Starbuck announcement in Canada...Mr. Gene Wilburn is now the Honorary President and CEO of Starbuck Canada!!
Sorry Gene...but a year ago I gave up Starbuck...no...I did not switch to Bigsby...just decided to lay off the coffee as I was drinking too much...nothing to do with the price either...I did like it. Sassy...our Pomoranian, a cigar and I used to frequent...enjoy sitting on the patio and watching cars/people go by. Alas...cigars are only about 2 a month now.
The EM is nice and the E-series lenses age good quality. Although a pseuo P&S as Mr. Gene points out, one nice feature is the single button to push for extra exposure when subject is backlit.
Some years ago I read an article on the EM that...and I cannot remember why now... the "silver" colored button had a better connection than the "blue" colored button on some models and gave better control.
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Post by GeneW on Aug 24, 2008 12:07:46 GMT -5
Believe it or not, I limit myself to one coffee per day. At home I drink green tea. I certainly don't think Starbucks the ultimate in coffee, but it's the best one in my neighbourhood and it's SO strategically located on my photo walks and bike rides :-) I really like the coffee at Balzac's, where Mickey and I occasionally meet in Toronto. They roast the beans on site. Yum!
Renaldo, I really enjoy using the EM, particularly with the tiny E lenses. I've collected the E 28, 35, 50, 100, and 135mm. The only heavy one is the 135mm, but it's also f/2.8.
Gene
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Post by renaldo on Aug 24, 2008 12:26:42 GMT -5
Ah...another bike rider. Well...depending on what you have, Mr. Gene, you may not consider me a true bike rider.
For the past 4 years, I have wanted a motor scooter(the Euopean kind). The wife adamantly state..."No, you will fall off before you get to the corner and I nor the neighbors want to hear you cussing as you lay on the street".
Well, this year she reluctantly said OK...thinking probably I would not actually get one. Ha...the old man fooled her. But she must have somehow put a curse or hex on me. Shucks...I fell off of it once just sitting on it in the garage and getting used to the thing. And then...da, da, daaaa...my debut ride. I mean hex...I got halfway between our house and the corner...all of about yards and the thing started heading toward a parked car. Having never rode a motorcycle in my life...this old codger froze...could not release the throttle or push the engine cutoff switch.
About 10 feet from the car I was somehow able to grab the break and lay the bike down...sliding and hitting the side of the car with the rearview mirror and my head...yes...I was wearing a helmet.
I pushed the thing home and put it back in the garage, went into the house to first-aid my buts and bruises. Figured I'd try again in a couple days.
Went to get the key and wifey had taken and hid it! Gosh...so much for confidence in me.
But then two days later...here she comes with a new bicycle for me. An adult 3-wheel trycycle!!! Stated it was better for my overall health anyway. Now Sassy and I go for rides every day.
My arthritis and sense of balance getting worse as it has...I think "wifey knows best".
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Post by mickeyobe on Aug 24, 2008 13:13:34 GMT -5
Renaldo,
As one bike rider to another, you must abstain from those motorized demons. Years ago, in The Bahamas, my cousin loaned me his motor scooter. After riding merrily along on the wrong side of the road for about 10 minutes it stalled and it kept stalling. I wound up pushing the infernal thing and it kept bashing me in the left shin. I have kept religiously away from those snorting beasts since then. I learned my lesson. I always seem to learn better when pain is involved.
Mickey
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