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Post by olroy2044 on Sept 10, 2008 18:47:29 GMT -5
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Post by Randy on Sept 10, 2008 23:52:16 GMT -5
You shot pics with no film? Oh Roy....that is a senior moment for sure! I loaded my wifes camera with film, she took 12 pictures, and opened the film door by mistake. I'll tell her what happened to you, that will make her feel better.
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Post by PeterW on Sept 11, 2008 3:41:02 GMT -5
We all have our moments, Roy. I went out a while ago and instead of lugging a camera bag took my Epson digital camera. Went to take the first pic and realised there was no memory card in the camera. I dug through my pockets and guess what?
I'd taken two spare films but no memory card. It was still at home stuck in the front of my computer.
PeterW
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Post by mickeyobe on Sept 11, 2008 10:02:37 GMT -5
I forget what I was going to say.
Mickey
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Post by drako on Sept 11, 2008 13:27:49 GMT -5
Roy,
I did this once as kid, back when the brain had some juice. It was easy in this youthful state to adopt a habit of just here and there unconsciously turning the rewind knob just enough to feel the back-pressure, affirming that the machine is loaded and ready fer clickin'. I do the same thing to ensure I have my keys with me - unconsciously feel my pocket for the tell-tale lump.
Unfortunately, with the digitals, I've forgotten the memory card (ironic!) in the PC just as often as not! Haven't found as simple a method for verifying "film" with the digitals.
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Post by olroy2044 on Sept 11, 2008 20:53:26 GMT -5
Wow, at least I'm in good company! Done the "memory card in the computer" thing too  Shoot, Mickey, I can't remember who I am let alone what I wanted to say. Hey anyone seen my mouse?  Roy |
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Post by olroy2044 on Oct 1, 2008 7:37:20 GMT -5
Exactly right. I keep all my film in the freezer except for a small ready supply in the fridge. I move it from the freezer at least 24-36 hrs before I need it, and out of the fridge overnite. I was more concerned about condensation than it being brittle. Hadn't thought of that. I keep mine vacuum packed until the day of shooting to avoid any chance of any moisture getting in. Probably overkill, but I've never had a problem with the film, only the operator! ;D Roy
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2008 8:32:27 GMT -5
April 4, 1976: Took my Nikkormat into the delivery room to take pictures of the birth of out second daughter. The event took place sooner than we had expectyed so I had to hustle. Later in the day I popped the camera back to get the film so I could have it developed.
No film.
Wayne
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Post by renaldo on Oct 1, 2008 15:24:17 GMT -5
Well, you guys...I am too intelligent to do anything like you describe...ah...hmmm...when was that...LOL
Actually once I grabbed the carry bag knowing there was film in the camera and off I went only to discover later the camera was on my desk and not in the bag!!! I did not even notice the obvious difference in weight of the bag without the camera in it. Duh!!!
On storing film...I always keep the bulk of it in the freezer, and a small amount in the refrig.
Both stay in the original unopen boxes and in sealed freezer bags. My practice has always been to take out of the freezer 8 hours before wanting and allowing it to stay in a freezer bag and unthaw, at times even just in the room temperature. Out of the refrig under same conditions for 2-3 hours only.
In all the years...have never had a problem with condensation or brittleness. Knock on wood!!!
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Post by bcomber2 on Oct 1, 2008 18:53:32 GMT -5
Been there done that. Back in 1995 when I was living in Ohakune central nth Island of NZ 17 kms from the active volcano Ruapehu. It chose to spectacularly erupt. Ash clouds reaching high into the atmosphere. Grabbed one of two of my Olympus OM10s and walked out to the middle of the street. Took some marvellous shots of the action thinking that also I could sell these shots later. I may have been the only one capturing this event.
Things that burst my little bubble. Wrong camera. Should've grabbed the other one.
The street behind me was lined with people with their telelenses and 'superior' cameras.
I had to continue the charade for a little while longer due to a misguided pride then finally slunk off and retrieved the other camera-with film. Took some shots but it wasn't the same!
I learnt a good lesson - never have two cameras! So now I have only about a dozen.
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Ol-gettin'dumber every day-Roy
Ol-gettin'dumber every day-Roy
Shoot, Mickey, I can't remember who I am let alone what I wanted to say. Hey anyone seen my mouse? 
Roy