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BAC

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My new EDC
« on: April 22, 2023, 04:12:23 AM »
I’ve been wanting a Fujifilm X100-series point and shoot digital camera for many years.  Unfortunately they have become very popular as jewelry for social media “influencers” and hollywood types, so they’ve on permanent backorder for 2 years.  Some ebay sellers are offering them for 2-3x MSRP.  No. Just…no!

Occasionally one shows up used at B&H Photo (my go-to when not purchasing locally) but you have to be quick, because they literally sell within minutes of being posted.  Well, the other night at work I was checking out used cameras at lunch, and there it was!  Immediately pulled out my B&H credit card (12 months to pay with no interest) and bought it.

What I got was a Fuji X100F, 24 megapixel camera with a fixed 35mm f/2 lens and the same sensor they put in their interchangeable lens cameras, all wrapped up in a gorgeous retro-looking body.  The cool factor of this thing is off the charts, and it takes amazing photos.  It’s going to take a while to learn all of its tricks, but that’s half the fun.
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Re: My new EDC
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2023, 05:23:47 AM »
While not being anywhere near as much a camera guy as you, that seems to me like such an excellent package.    Have fun with it.

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Re: My new EDC
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2023, 11:35:00 PM »
I'm not much of a camera guy myself but I do respect the Fuji name. Fujifilm used to be seen everywhere, like Timex was for watches. I really dig the old school camera body. It looks SO much like the old film cameras most of us grew up with.
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Re: My new EDC
« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2023, 12:11:56 AM »
We drove down to Newton, MA today to go to a camera show.  So many nice, old film cameras for sale.  Bought a couple cheap cameras for our display and some photo ephemera, but didn’t bring a lot of money (on purpose).  It was nice seeing how many young people were there who are discovering the joy of slowing down and shooting film.

Too bad the weather was crappy, since Minute Man National Historic Park was on the way home.  Another day, it’s only 45 minutes away.

Newton’s a funny place.  So many gorgeous, expensive homes, such crappy roads. You’d think they’d be better, given the tax burden the residents have?  Oh well.
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Re: My new EDC
« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2023, 12:22:45 AM »
Thinking about the photo show.  It is very much like going to a gun show, only without the beef jerky.
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Re: My new EDC
« Reply #5 on: April 23, 2023, 08:36:33 AM »
Quote from: BAC on April 23, 2023, 12:22:45 AM
Thinking about the photo show.  It is very much like going to a gun show, only without the beef jerky.

Gun shows are like strip clubs.
You get to see alot, touch a little, but nothing ever comes home with you.

The camera rabbit hole is one I have been avoiding for a long time.   I already have too many hobbies and not enough time/money.
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Re: My new EDC
« Reply #6 on: April 23, 2023, 08:41:50 AM »
Quote from: TAB on April 23, 2023, 08:36:33 AM
Gun shows are like strip clubs.
You get to see alot, touch a little, but nothing ever comes home with you.

The camera rabbit hole is one I have been avoiding for a long time.   I already have too many hobbies and not enough time/money.

I've been digging that rabbit hole since the '80s.  Getting pretty deep at this point.
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Re: My new EDC
« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2023, 04:44:25 AM »
Took it up to Old Orchard Beach, ME last weekend.  Along with an old 110 camera I’ve been itching to try.  It was a good day.
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Re: My new EDC
« Reply #8 on: May 14, 2023, 02:45:03 AM »
I haven't seen a 110 camera in a long time. Sometimes I miss my Pentax 110 SLR. When you develop pictures from film you have something you can hold in your hand that makes it feel more real than looking at an image on a screen IMO. Even if it came from such a small format. I still have a Kodak Advantix camera I bought to replace that, but the cost to develop film for that one was more expensive, especially the wider pictures.
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Re: My new EDC
« Reply #9 on: May 14, 2023, 04:30:36 AM »
Quote from: Big Frank on May 14, 2023, 02:45:03 AM
I haven't seen a 110 camera in a long time. Sometimes I miss my Pentax 110 SLR. When you develop pictures from film you have something you can hold in your hand that makes it feel more real than looking at an image on a screen IMO. Even if it came from such a small format. I still have a Kodak Advantix camera I bought to replace that, but the cost to develop film for that one was more expensive, especially the wider pictures.

The Pentax 110 SLR is on the “to get” list.  I’ve found a couple sources for 110 reels to develop the film myself.  Still need to figure out the best method for scanning.  Would prefer to use my film scanner, but they don’t make a 110 carrier for it.  If only I knew someone with a 3D printer…🤔

I also have a Kodak Advantix camera.  Took it a lot of places with me back in the before time.
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