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SSteezle
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This thread's to share what you're most stoked about in the photo/film world. I know people are busy and have a lot of ideas that they want to pursue, and just haven't quite had the time yet to make it happen. Hopefully posting some things you want to film will help you to create some time to get it done.

To start things off--

- I just got back in touch with a friend that four wheels and is so sick at it. I already have a perfect song picked out and have been picturing the shots I'll get for the last day. Can't wait to start filming.

- Finally picked up a sandisk extreme pro 32gb 95mb/s SD card for my t2i and no longer have to worry about "filming has stopped automatically", makes me feel so much more confident when filming important things

- Just purchased a 3tb hard drive, so all my shits backed up!

share your giddyness
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PacificRimJob
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Found a roll of 620 ektachrome that expired in 1958. I have an old Voigtlander Bessa that shoots 620, so this aught to be interesting... I should be able to find a lab to develop 620, yeah?

I'm mostly kinda stoked because now I have two spools so I can respool some 120 and fux around a bit.

Feb 18 2015 10:27AM
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joey.
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ARRI Mini Alexa
Feb 23 2015 5:11PM
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joey.ARRI Mini Alexa

damn
http://www.arri.com/alexamini/
Feb 23 2015 7:28PM
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Laurent.
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1337damn
http://www.arri.com/alexamini/


So cute, so lustworthy, I want a pack of them.

Feb 24 2015 5:03AM
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cydwhit
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Just waiting for this bad boy to ship, goodbye tax money!


Feb 24 2015 9:34AM
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steezysteeze
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New player Konost is developing a full frame M mount digital camera which has a digital rangefinder. Pretty cool to see somebody trying this, it's bold and I applaud them for that. Pretty niche though and impending lawsuit with Leica for ripping the design off the Leica T.

http://konost.com

Feb 24 2015 10:15AM
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Laurent.
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steezysteezeNew player Konost is developing a full frame M mount digital camera which has a digital rangefinder. Pretty cool to see somebody trying this, it's bold and I applaud them for that. Pretty niche though and impending lawsuit with Leica for ripping the design off the Leica T.


Looks a bit bullshity, also how is the range finder mechanism going to work when it apparently crosses the sensor, look at the window placement, unless they add a shit-ton of prisms.

Indeed the T's ugly bastard brother it never wanted to have.
Feb 24 2015 10:39AM
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steezysteeze
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omnidataLooks a bit bullshity, also how is the range finder mechanism going to work when it apparently crosses the sensor, look at the window placement, unless they add a shit-ton of prisms.

Indeed the T's ugly bastard brother it never wanted to have.


The big thing they're pushing about it is that it is a fully digital rangefinder. As in the rangefinder is not mechanical but rather controlled by a digital sensor.
Feb 24 2015 4:27PM
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Laurent.
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steezysteezeThe big thing they're pushing about it is that it is a fully digital rangefinder. As in the rangefinder is not mechanical but rather controlled by a digital sensor.


Then it's not actually a rangefinder, I give a rats ass if they call it that, why don't any of the people in the photos actually have a finger on the focusing tab? How are they using the rangefinder? It's juist a mere 3D printed mockup for a product that will most likely never come to fruition.

It's vaporware.
Feb 24 2015 6:25PM
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steezysteeze
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omnidataThen it's not actually a rangefinder, I give a rats ass if they call it that, why don't any of the people in the photos actually have a finger on the focusing tab? How are they using the rangefinder? It's juist a mere 3D printed mockup for a product that will most likely never come to fruition.

It's vaporware.


I don't really care what their cringy videos show the "actors" doing with their mockup nore do I care wether this camera comes to be; but, I don't see why it isn't a rangefinder if they use digital rangefinder tech. There are digital rangefinders on the market used for hunting, why is it that you put that tech into a camera it's no longer a rangefinder?
Feb 25 2015 8:13AM
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rtl32
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New d7100 came today, 17-50mm f/2.8 lens and a speedlight come next Monday/Tuesday. Super stoked!
Feb 25 2015 10:04AM
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Japaneezy
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omnidataThen it's not actually a rangefinder, I give a rats ass if they call it that, why don't any of the people in the photos actually have a finger on the focusing tab? How are they using the rangefinder? It's juist a mere 3D printed mockup for a product that will most likely never come to fruition.

It's vaporware.


I agree. Check out their vid if you fancy a laugh.
Feb 25 2015 2:13PM
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PacificRimJob
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Just bought a tripod for 10 bucks at a thrift store and sold it for 80 in the same day. Within 2 hours. Tight.
Feb 26 2015 6:07PM
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DILLINGER
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The magazine I edited / launched as a graduation project has been nominated for a big prize thingy. so so stoked!
Feb 27 2015 5:30AM
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Laurent.
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This will probably beat any Canon if tested by DxO mark.

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/758616/Barbie-Photo-Fashion-Doll-Hands-on-Review
Feb 27 2015 2:47PM
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NPF
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Got an HMC 150. I have missed Servo zoom
Mar 1 2015 2:26PM
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cydwhit
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Anti stoke, the focus ring on my fisheye broke. I now have three options:

A: Grow out of my fisheye love and be a "real' photographer
B:Buy a new fisheye for $150
C: Attempt lens surgery, take that thing apart and glue it at F8 focused on infinity.

Currently leaning toward C, and if unsuccessful B
Mar 1 2015 2:37PM
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NPF
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cydwhitCurrently leaning toward C, and if unsuccessful B


seems like the best option.
Mar 1 2015 2:44PM
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SKI.ING
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omnidataThis will probably beat any Canon if tested by DxO mark.

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/758616/Barbie-Photo-Fashion-Doll-Hands-on-Review


LOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOL NO WAYYYYYYYYYY WHATTTTTTT YOU SO FUNNY OMNI

You're such a jilted lover, you and Canon should work things out.
Mar 1 2015 3:19PM
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*DUMBCAN*
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cydwhitAnti stoke, the focus ring on my fisheye broke. I now have three options:

A: Grow out of my fisheye love and be a "real' photographer
B:Buy a new fisheye for $150
C: Attempt lens surgery, take that thing apart and glue it at F8 focused on infinity.

Currently leaning toward C, and if unsuccessful B


You should film your lens surgery in a very melodramatic/ satirical horror movie style, then put it on the internetz, make a kickstarter, hope for virality and other people will pay for your new fisheye.

This probably won't work, but it'll be fun...
Mar 1 2015 3:40PM
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No.Quarter
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*DUMBCAN*You should film your lens surgery in a very melodramatic/ satirical horror movie style, then put it on the internetz, make a kickstarter, hope for virality and other people will pay for your new fisheye.

This probably won't work, but it'll be fun...


Genius!

Also I found a pretty clean K-mount Vivitar 35mm f2.5 for $15 at a camera shop that usually marks up the shit of everything, for example they wanted like $100 for a grimy OM Zuiko 50mm f1.8. Don't know if the Viv is any good yet, but I finally have a 35mm and I love shooting with it so far
Mar 1 2015 7:21PM
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PacificRimJob
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JakeSmithGenius!

Also I found a pretty clean K-mount Vivitar 35mm f2.5 for $15 at a camera shop that usually marks up the shit of everything, for example they wanted like $100 for a grimy OM Zuiko 50mm f1.8. Don't know if the Viv is any good yet, but I finally have a 35mm and I love shooting with it so far


Haha It cracks me up when Thrift stores THINK they have something worth something and mark it up like crazy.

There's a thrift shop nearby that was selling a cheaper Konica SLR with some crappy tokina zoom lens for 280$ bucks.
Mar 2 2015 2:56AM
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cydwhit
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Finally got printed portfolios in the mail today. My design is weak but I'm still stoked.

Cover: http://issuu.com/cywhitling/docs/cy_whitling_portfolio_cover_1447907a0b3446

Pages: http://issuu.com/cywhitling/docs/cy_whitling_portfolio_pages_543a3ea2697c2d

Now it's time to start bombarding companies...
Mar 2 2015 1:02PM
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Sklar
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cydwhitFinally got printed portfolios in the mail today. My design is weak but I'm still stoked.

Cover: http://issuu.com/cywhitling/docs/cy_whitling_portfolio_cover_1447907a0b3446

Pages: http://issuu.com/cywhitling/docs/cy_whitling_portfolio_pages_543a3ea2697c2d

Now it's time to start bombarding companies...


So sick dude! I love the idea
Mar 2 2015 1:05PM
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cydwhitFinally got printed portfolios in the mail today. My design is weak but I'm still stoked.

Cover: http://issuu.com/cywhitling/docs/cy_whitling_portfolio_cover_1447907a0b3446

Pages: http://issuu.com/cywhitling/docs/cy_whitling_portfolio_pages_543a3ea2697c2d

Now it's time to start bombarding companies...


Dude. AWESOME.
Mar 2 2015 1:37PM
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SupremeDeity
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I'm interested in trying to shoot film, and my dad gave me his old film SLR for me to play with along with an 80-200 lens, and I'm really excited to start shooting with it. I know it's a 35mm film camera, but apart from that I have no idea where to start. I have substantial experience with a DSLR so I do have a decent amount of knowledge about cameras already. Anyone have any advice? Thanks.
Mar 16 2015 10:46PM
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Japaneezy
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SupremeDeity


I'm interested in trying to shoot film, and my dad gave me his old film SLR for me to play with along with an 80-200 lens, and I'm really excited to start shooting with it. I know it's a 35mm film camera, but apart from that I have no idea where to start. I have substantial experience with a DSLR so I do have a decent amount of knowledge about cameras already. Anyone have any advice? Thanks.


insert film
Mar 17 2015 1:08AM
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*DUMBCAN*
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SteezyJapaneezyinsert film


attach lens
Mar 17 2015 10:45AM
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Laurent.
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SteezyJapaneezyinsert film
*DUMBCAN*attach lens


Dissolve brain due to the abstract strangeness of the F70's tentacle porn inspired batshit insane Russian nuclear submarine style battle station computer menu structure that is part brilliant, part lunacy.

Mar 17 2015 11:03AM
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PacificRimJob
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SupremeDeity


I'm interested in trying to shoot film, and my dad gave me his old film SLR for me to play with along with an 80-200 lens, and I'm really excited to start shooting with it. I know it's a 35mm film camera, but apart from that I have no idea where to start. I have substantial experience with a DSLR so I do have a decent amount of knowledge about cameras already. Anyone have any advice? Thanks.


It's very similar to a DSLR in almost every way. Check youtube for any tutorials on the camera itself.
Mar 18 2015 7:42AM
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cwphoto
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stoke- I stocked up on film for my upcoming trip to Breckenridge and I'm excited to shoot a bunch of film!

sorry for gear pic but I'm excited
Mar 25 2015 12:46AM
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cwphoto
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^ update on last post, I just shipped out 6 rolls of 120, 1 35mm, and 2 4x5. I'm stoked to see some scans and share them with you guys!
Apr 7 2015 12:56AM
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cydwhit
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So, basically for my final project before I graduate, in a class with the best teacher I've had in college, I have to do a final video project. It has to be a scripted short narrative film. I made mine and showed her the rough cut last week and it was fine, it was technically good and fulfilled all the requirements but I wasn't happy. I told her I didn't want to tell that kind of story and she told me "Ok, go make it something you are proud of" so instead of cleaning up my narrative I went on a banzai trip up mount saint Hellens and shot a Cassey Neistat style pseudo doc. It's not as well produced or nice looking but it is way more true and carries a lot more stoke so I am actually turning in something I care about.

Sorry for the long story, I just haven't been stoked about a video project like this for a hot minute
Apr 7 2015 3:16AM
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PacificRimJob
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cydwhitSo, basically for my final project before I graduate, in a class with the best teacher I've had in college, I have to do a final video project. It has to be a scripted short narrative film. I made mine and showed her the rough cut last week and it was fine, it was technically good and fulfilled all the requirements but I wasn't happy. I told her I didn't want to tell that kind of story and she told me "Ok, go make it something you are proud of" so instead of cleaning up my narrative I went on a banzai trip up mount saint Hellens and shot a Cassey Neistat style pseudo doc. It's not as well produced or nice looking but it is way more true and carries a lot more stoke so I am actually turning in something I care about.

Sorry for the long story, I just haven't been stoked about a video project like this for a hot minute


That's so awesome that she actually is kinda letting you do whatever you feel...

My favorite thing about my program in college was the leniency as far as what you could do for your video projects. It was so nice to just go and fuck around and not get shat on for it.
Apr 7 2015 6:10AM
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Laurent.
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I ordered some film when drunk, a gross seemed like a proper amount at the time.

Apr 7 2015 11:14AM
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cydwhit
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DingoSeanThat's so awesome that she actually is kinda letting you do whatever you feel...

My favorite thing about my program in college was the leniency as far as what you could do for your video projects. It was so nice to just go and fuck around and not get shat on for it.


Yeah. She's a sick teacher because she's super hard on everyone's work but if you can prove yourself she'll give you freedom. I'm pretty sure she just gives out final grades based on what she thinks you deserved too haha. Wish more of college was like this class
Apr 7 2015 11:47AM
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PacificRimJob
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Laurent.I ordered some film when drunk, a gross seemed like a proper amount at the time.



Christ on a bike... When I ordered like 40 or 50 rolls it was a lot, but not this much. You're keeping Kodak in business, man.
Apr 7 2015 7:14PM
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No.Quarter
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Antistoke: So far I have developed 4 rolls of film on my own for school and each one has been fucked up in some way.

1st roll, Dead battery for probably half the roll, I was oblivious to this until about the last 4 frames when I realized that the exposure times bight be funky.

2nd and 3rd roll, I had to leave a loaded canister in a cabinet because I ran out of time in class, I came back the next day and find the canister with a sticky note that says "Sorry, accidentally opened in the light"

4th roll, I developed TMax and HP5 together and doubled the fixing time because of the TMax, the HP5 came out blank with very faint remnants of my images.
Apr 8 2015 1:15AM
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Laurent.
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DingoSeanChrist on a bike... When I ordered like 40 or 50 rolls it was a lot, but not this much. You're keeping Kodak in business, man.


And ruining my bankaccount at the same time.

Fun fact I ordered it from Switzerland and it came in a lead lined box with giant warnings, which was nice.
Apr 8 2015 6:06AM
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mik0tsi
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won a gopro 4 black!
Waiting for it in the mail. Gonna be sick i hope! too bad the season ended tho...
Apr 8 2015 7:54AM
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Mar-O
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So stoked for my dad right now. He has been talking about getting a new camera/lens almost every day for so long and today he got home with a huge smile and a new Canon 7Dmk2 and the Canon 100-400mm mk2 lens.
This also means I get his old 100-400 lens since he cant really sell it anyways so I'm stoked to have a solid lens to start taking some windsurfing photos this summer and his old beat to shit 7d will still work nice as a backup camera for both of us.
Apr 9 2015 4:37PM
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Mar-O
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So stoked for my dad right now. He has been talking about getting a new camera/lens almost every day for so long and today he got home with a huge smile and a new Canon 7Dmk2 and the Canon 100-400mm mk2 lens.
This also means I get his old 100-400 lens since he cant really sell it anyways so I'm stoked to have a solid lens to start taking some windsurfing photos this summer and his old beat to shit 7d will still work nice as a backup camera for both of us.
Apr 9 2015 4:37PM
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PacificRimJob
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Laurent.And ruining my bankaccount at the same time.

Fun fact I ordered it from Switzerland and it came in a lead lined box with giant warnings, which was nice.


Jesus, did they pack it with ice, too?
Apr 10 2015 4:53PM
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plorr
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We dropped the trailer and website today for the short film I've been working on for over a year now:

http://www.LostinBloomFilm.com

https://vimeo.com/user39177491/lostinbloomtrailer

Yall should watch it and let me know what you think.

*PS How the fuck do you embed videos now without embed code?
Apr 11 2015 5:58PM
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Japaneezy
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plorr*PS How the fuck do you embed videos now without embed code?


You simply copy paste the link
Apr 11 2015 9:42PM
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plorr
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SteezyJapaneezyYou simply copy paste the link


Fuck me, right?

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/766359/Lost-in-Bloom---Official-Trailer
Apr 11 2015 11:09PM
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Laurent.
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DingoSeanJesus, did they pack it with ice, too?


Not needed with a one day courier service, which was not complementary but the only option available, greedy mountain goats.
Apr 13 2015 10:04AM
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Bmo.
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Snuck into the RIT photo lab yesterday with Nick Ventura and spent the entire day in the dark room. Finally learned how to develop my bw film and got to make a couple contact sheets and did a print of my own. I'm hooked. Can't wait to get my own place and start sealing off a room.
Apr 18 2015 12:51PM
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Bmo.
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Ready to make some underwater/surf art
Apr 20 2015 8:21PM
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Laurent.
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Get the 15mm, that thing is crazy beast sharp other reality madness underwater.

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OLED Display focus distance window things....WANT


https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/767889/Carl-Zeiss-Lenses---Batis-Teaser--English-
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