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Jan 16, 2023 14:57:53   #
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Fun Camera Store(s) in Philadelphia
jcwall396 wrote:
I'm planning a trip to Philly in May and wondered if there are any awesome camera stores there, similar to B&H in New York?


Bryn Mawr Camera Shop, just west of Philly (20 mins from center city), is excellent. It's not the size of B&H, but then what is? It does still sell film and develops and prints film but, like any photo shop today, focuses on digital. Also, there's a knowledgeable and courteous staff. There are a number of smaller photo stores in Philly proper that tend to cater to the several fine-art photography departments at Temple, Penn, University of the Arts and others. In my opinion, these stores are a cut above some of the ones mentioned above, but, as I said, just my opinion. Enjoy your trip and safe travels.
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Aug 30, 2022 12:12:35   #
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Shout out to KEH
I recently sold several film cameras, lenses and assorted accessories (bags, etc.) to KEH. They were very fair and purchased the entire lot for what I considered a fair price. I've used KEH for over 30 years and have nothing but good things to say about them. Your experience, MT, was my experience.
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Mar 16, 2021 14:06:24   #
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Slipping Straps
bobforman wrote:
Seems all my camera straps continually slip off my shoulder. Is there a rubberized or otherwise sticky application that can be attached to the part that is supposed to reside on one's shoulder? If not, any recommendations for a strap that does retain its position?


Yes. Check out 4V Design. Their straps are classic leather (which may or may not be your taste) and come in several sizes. The shoulder pads on the strap keep the camera absolutely glued to your shoulder without digging in. I keep my camera hanging from one shoulder with the strap fully extended so I can shoot all day long without adjusting the strap. I've used all kinds of straps, from Domke to Optech to dsptch and many others, and nothing works like the 4V. They are a little pricy but you won't need to buy another.
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Feb 5, 2021 09:43:55   #
(The Attic)
The Ten Commandments at the Missouri State Capital, Jefferson City, MO.
Nothing more UN-American than intolerance.
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Feb 3, 2021 14:26:36   #
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Special Visitor in the Back Yard
Love everything about the shot except for the super-saturated cardinal. I might tone it down a little bit. Otherwise, love to get a card from you next Christmas.
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Jan 16, 2021 14:52:01   #
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Advice on shoulder strap.
d3200prime wrote:
Do any hogs have experience with a shoulder strap capable of handling a Nikon D500 attached to a Nikon 200-500 lens? What are your thoughts? Thanks for your help.


I own and have used just about all the straps mentioned, but the one that I've stuck with for the last several years is 4V Design's leather strap. Nothing fancy about it. It's a simple, classic leather shoulder strap that comes in several styles, colors and sizes, but it's main advantage is that it has a true non-slip pad that keeps the camera glued to your shoulder without digging in, thus avoiding the irritation that a day's worth of shooting leads to with so many other straps. It's definitely worth a look before you decide.
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Dec 13, 2020 13:40:14   #
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DIOPER ADJUSTMENT
kfoo wrote:
I know where the dioper is, but do I adjust it with or without my glasses. Like i said above, I keep my glasses on because I can not read the camera controls without them.


I have the same problem (I didn't read through the entire thread so my solution may be redundant). Anyway, here it is. I wear glasses with progressive lenses for distance and reading. Because my glasses have ear cables I can't easily remove them to take photos or look through the optical viewfinder. My solution has been to use cheap, drugstore reading glasses, which I've attached with a neck cord, so when shooting I can keep them dangling and put on and take off easily with one hand. This allows me then to adjust the diopter for viewing with my naked eye. Problem solved. Of course, it only works if your distance vision is at least good enough to allow you to walk around without killing yourself.
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Jul 21, 2020 15:37:59   #
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Do I really need all this gear?
Yes, I do get that feeling, and when I do, I remember what King Lear said:

O, reason not the need! Our basest beggars
Are in the poorest thing superfluous.
Allow not nature more than nature needs,
Man’s life’s as cheap as beast’s . . .
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Jul 12, 2020 09:57:38   #
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Camera Strap Suggestions?
Cloudy Coast Photography wrote:
Okay Hedgehoggers, I need some help. I just bought a Pentax K1 Mk ii with battery grip. Beautiful camera but damn it’s heavy to be hanging around my neck all day on the chinsy strap that came with it. So, please suggest a better shoulder strap option. I’ve researched a bunch and it seems like a lot of them hang by the tripod mount-hole...this doesn’t seem like a great place to suspend all that weight. Thoughts? Thanks in advance, all.


Haven't read through the entire thread so this may have been mentioned already, but I've been using a 4V Design leather strap on my Nikon F4 (a beast) and love it. After trying many, many straps, including Peak Design, Optech, Black Rapid, Domke, etc., 4V Design finally gave me the security and comfort I was looking for. Because I hang my camera from my shoulder, I wanted a strap that would grip securely but not irritate even after a day of walking and shooting. 4V does that. Plus it's leather, so it just gets better with time. Worth a look.
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Jan 25, 2020 09:02:49   #
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Which strap?
Bob Mevis wrote:
I use a Black Rapids shoulder strap. I've recently become dissatisfied with how it attaches to the tripod socket. Any recommendations of a strap( other than the provided neck strap) would be appreciated. I want one that hooks to the neck strap lugs. If I had access to a sewing machine , I could easily adapt my current sling.


Haven't read through the entire thread so this strap may already have been mentioned. I use a neck strap but strictly as a shoulder strap so I needed something that wouldn't slip off. After buying many straps--including cross body--I found 4V straps. They are leather, so a little retro, but come with a shoulder pad that sticks like glue without the bite of those rubber pads that don't slip but really irritate after a short while. it also comes with a quick connect system if you want to use it, but I connected it directly to my camera lugs. Once the leather breaks in is an incredibly comfortable and secure strap. Worth checking out.
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Jan 22, 2020 13:43:23   #
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Film camera hot shoe mount light meters
Harl-Man wrote:
I just downloaded this free version on my iPhone. I’m going to see how it works
Thanks


If the mood strikes, let me know what you think.
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Jan 21, 2020 18:37:15   #
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Film camera hot shoe mount light meters
[quote=Harl-Man]Thanks for responding
That may be what I’ll end up doing[/quote

MyLightMeter is interesting because it has a "Classic" mode which simulates a Gossen LunaPro and then a "Pro" mode which to me simulates the Nikon matrix meter found on a Nikon F4. There's usually a stop or so difference between the two modes.
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Jan 21, 2020 16:24:39   #
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Film camera hot shoe mount light meters
Harl-Man wrote:
Seeking UHH advice.
I have an Olympus 35RC rangefinder camera I purchased at the Army PX back in 1973 and I learned much about photography from using this camera.
But the internal light meter has died.
I don’t have any idea what it would cost to repair or if anyone would repair it.
Have any of you experience and thoughts about the Voigtlander VC Meter II that mounts on a camera hot shoe?
Do any of you know of any similar types of hot shoe mount light meters.
Thank you in advance for your responses.
Harley Bowman
Seeking UHH advice. br I have an Olympus 35RC rang... (show quote)


When the Leica meter crapped out on my Leica M4, I replaced it with the Voigtlander VC meter, which I found to be more or less accurate but the F-stop and shutter speed dials had very weak detents, making them prone to movement. In the end it was a pain to use. As a possible alternative, I would suggest a light meter app for you phone. I happen to use MyLightMeter, which is inexpensive, very easy to use and fairly accurate when measured against my camera meters, but there are others if you're interested.
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Aug 18, 2019 10:12:32   #
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Unused eye open or closed?
This is an old argument. As I think back to my rangefinder days, it seems to me that the conventional wisdom at the time was one eye closed for SLR's and both eyes open for rangefinders. Because rangefinders' viewfinders aren't through the lens, the scene is more or less going to be the same as what you're seeing with your unused eye, so tracking, composition are a little easier. I imagine this is still the case with modern cameras with optical viewfinders, such as the Fuji x-pro's and others.
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Apr 10, 2019 10:32:14   #
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Domke F6/F2 camera bag suggestions
whwiden wrote:
I am a fan of Domke camera bags. For those of you who use them, or those who may be considering a new camera bag, I want to share two modifications that I use which address two issues that sometimes get mentioned when reviewing these bags.

I have noticed that the prices have dropped on these bags at B&H and now represent a pretty good value for the carrying capacity they offer.

I include some photos below to illustrate my remarks.

First, some complain that the snap hook closures at both difficult to use and sometimes pinch. What I do is use a #3 biner that I got at Home Depot to create an easy open and close. It just involves threading it with the existing Domke hardware. You can still use the more secure clip if you want extra security.

Second, some worry about padding and waterproofing. I have found an insert from a company called Ciesta that fits perfectly in the F6. And, based on the recent price drops I got the larger F2 with a larger Ciesta insert, which also fits perfectly. See link: https://www.amazon.com/Ciesta-Flexible-Camera-Insert-Partition/dp/B00C0OFAHC

I use the biner clips all the time with my Domke bags. I use the inserts sometimes for extra dust or water protection. However, other than dust, I have found the extra padding is not really needed for a day trip and the Domke is reasonably good at shedding water.

I like these bags because I can work out of them while I am standing up or walking around--and the access is great. I think many photographers overlook them as low tech or old fashioned, but they are worth consideration. With these two modifications they may work for a larger number of people. I have far too many camera bags but my Domke is the one that gets almost all of the use. That is why I got the larger F2 for a little more gear when I travel, having noticed the relatively low price. Domke is American made (though my add on products are not.)

These bags do not weigh very much for the carrying capacity so are good as airline carryon bags. They are comfortable and don't bounce around on your hip.

I hope these tips are useful to some of you.
I am a fan of Domke camera bags. For those of you... (show quote)


Great post. . .thanks! I also own a Dome F2 and F6, both great bags. The F6 gets more use simply because of its size, but the metal clips definitely are a pain, so your biner solution is brilliant and, now that I've seen it, obvious. I'm slapping myself in the head between keystrokes. Adding the Ciesta, however, sort of defeats the idea of Domke bags, which I always thought was about keeping padding to a minimum. The Domke proprietary inserts accomplish this while keeping things simpler and roomier. I have the 6" x 8" (roughly) open rectangle insert that accommodates my Nikon F4 with 35-60 2.8d lens attached,leaving about 3" x 6" unpadded space at one end of the bag for an extra lens (or two if one is protected with lens wrap). The front zippered pocket is perfect for personal items such as keys, sunglasses and, in my case, film. I also have a Billingham Hadley Pro that is beautiful and great to use but seems designed for slightly smaller cameras. It worked great with my Fuji X-Pro with two lenses, all of which have a much smaller form factor. Anyway, gotta stop so I can head to my local hardware store for those biners.
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