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I am very interested in photography, I used to shoot a fair amount of black & white and slide for a hobbyist, but when I left the Army in 1993, I lost my access to a dark room and gave up for a while.  I'm just getting back to it and hoping to shortly start shooting medium format.  I've done quite a bit of research lately, so for now, here are some links that I've found particularly useful:
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I used to shoot a fair amount (for a hobbyist) of black & white and color reversal (slide) (depending entirely, of course, on one's definitions of "hobbyist" and "fair amount"), but when I left the Army in 1993, I lost my access to a dark room and gave up for a while.  Of course, I still shot color negative and later digital, but really just travel and family photos.  I'm just getting back to it and hoping to shortly start shooting medium format color reversal and B&W.  I picked up an old [[Argus Argoflex E]] and [[My Argoflex E Repair Project|rebuilt it]]; and I purchased a [[Yashica Yashicamat-12|Yashicamat-12]] that I hope to do the same to soon.  I'm also hoping to get a decent old 35mm rangefinder (RF) camera, such as a Yashica Electro 35GSN, or maybe just dig out my old Chinon 35EE with which I shot all my Fujichrome in Korea in 1989-1990 and most of my color negative before that. 
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I'm also interested in the [[digital dark room]] and recently purchased an [[Epson V600]] and hope to archive all my old images, some I may send off to save time but some I will scan myself for the experience and control.
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I'm also interested in [[digital archiving]] and do-it-yourself book scanners.
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I've done quite a bit of research lately, so for now, here are some links that I've found particularly useful:
  
 
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==Useful Stores==
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==Link Farm==
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*[http://amazon.com]
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===Useful Stores===
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*[http://ebay.com
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*[http://amazon.com Amazon]
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*[http://ebay.com eBay]
 
*[http://www.keh.com/ KEH Used Cameras]
 
*[http://www.keh.com/ KEH Used Cameras]
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*[http://www.adorama.com Adorama] Ken Rockwell recommends them but they don't have much in the way of film cameras, they do have film however - possibly cheaper than Amazon - though it looks like just 35mm.
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*[http://photo.net/gc/domain-multi Photo.net Classifieds]
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*[http://www.micro-tools.com/ Micro-Tools]
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**[http://www.micro-tools.de/ Micro-Tools Europe]
  
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==Information sites==
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===Information sites===
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Lots of great info on these sites (many of these people are artists to but the links here are more for knowledge than inspiration):
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Lots of great info on these sites (many of these people are artists too but the links here are more for knowledge than inspiration):
 
*[http://camerapedia.wikia.com/wiki/Camerapedia Camerapedia] - an open wikia wiki regarding cameras
 
*[http://camerapedia.wikia.com/wiki/Camerapedia Camerapedia] - an open wikia wiki regarding cameras
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*[http://camera-wiki.org/ Camera-wiki.org] - another one and one of them copies the other sometimes
 
*[http://www.kenrockwell.com Ken Rockwell] - a pro who posts lots of information on cameras, photography, and using ebay
 
*[http://www.kenrockwell.com Ken Rockwell] - a pro who posts lots of information on cameras, photography, and using ebay
 
**[http://www.kenrockwell.com/colophon.htm This] is particularly interesting on what he scans his slides with
 
**[http://www.kenrockwell.com/colophon.htm This] is particularly interesting on what he scans his slides with
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**[http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/why-we-love-film.htm Why Film]
 
**[http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/why-we-love-film.htm Why Film]
 
**[http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/filmdig.htm Film vs. Digital]
 
**[http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/filmdig.htm Film vs. Digital]
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**though he apparently didn't know that [http://theonlinephotographer.blogspot.com/2006/06/great-photographers-on-internet.html this] was meant as humor!
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**though he apparently didn't know that [http://theonlinephotographer.blogspot.com/2006/06/great-photographers-on-internet.html this] was meant as satire!
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**He recommends Adorama but I find they don't carry substantially any film SLRs or RFs.
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**[http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/film-resolution.htm why most of the information on the web about photo and film scanning is total bunk]
 
*[http://photoethnography.com Karen Nakamura's Photoethnography.com] - lot's of great info on classic cameras
 
*[http://photoethnography.com Karen Nakamura's Photoethnography.com] - lot's of great info on classic cameras
 
**[http://photoethnography.com/ClassicCameras/buying.html Classic Camera Buying Guide]
 
**[http://photoethnography.com/ClassicCameras/buying.html Classic Camera Buying Guide]
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**[http://www.photoethnography.com/cgi-bin/mt/mt-tb.cgi/941 Equipment Recommendations]<!--use linkback for http://www.photoethnography.com/equipment.html--><!--BUT THIS ISN'T WORKING-->
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**<!--[http://www.photoethnography.com/cgi-bin/mt/mt-tb.cgi/941 Equipment Recommendations]--><!--use trackback for--> [http://www.photoethnography.com/equipment.html Equipment Recommendations]<!--BUT THE TRACKBACK ISN'T WORKING-->
 
**[http://photoethnography.com/ClassicCameras/index-body.html Collecting and Using Classic Cameras] - An index of Karen's complete collection
 
**[http://photoethnography.com/ClassicCameras/index-body.html Collecting and Using Classic Cameras] - An index of Karen's complete collection
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**[http://www.photoethnography.com/ClassicCameras/repair.html Repairing and Maintaining Classic Cameras]
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**[http://www.photoethnography.com/ClassicCameras/lightmeters.html Light Meters for Classic Cameras]
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**[http://www.photoethnography.com/ClassicCameras/lightmeters-classic.html Classic Light Meters]
 
*[http://www.mattdentonphoto.com/cameras/rangefinders.html Matt Denton Photography]
 
*[http://www.mattdentonphoto.com/cameras/rangefinders.html Matt Denton Photography]
 
**[http://www.mattdentonphoto.com/cameras/index.html Matt Denton's Classic Camera Collection] - lot's of valuable information on classic cameras and some tips on buying and on repair, as well as great links of his own.
 
**[http://www.mattdentonphoto.com/cameras/index.html Matt Denton's Classic Camera Collection] - lot's of valuable information on classic cameras and some tips on buying and on repair, as well as great links of his own.
 
***[http://www.mattdentonphoto.com/cameras/box.html TLR and Box Cameras]
 
***[http://www.mattdentonphoto.com/cameras/box.html TLR and Box Cameras]
 
***[http://www.mattdentonphoto.com/cameras/rangefinders.html Rangefinders]
 
***[http://www.mattdentonphoto.com/cameras/rangefinders.html Rangefinders]
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**[http://www.mattdentonphoto.com/ebaytips.html Matt Denton's eBay tips] - no where near as comprehensive or good as Ken Rockwell's but still worth the read
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*[http://members.tripod.com/rick_oleson/ Rick Oleson] - Great technical info on many old cameras, including some I have.  This is where I found the diagrams for both the Argoflex and the Yashica-Mat, many thanks to Matt Denton for linking me here.
 
*[http://www.luminous-landscape.com/index.shtml The Luminous Landscape]
 
*[http://www.luminous-landscape.com/index.shtml The Luminous Landscape]
 
**[http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/shootout.shtml]
 
**[http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/shootout.shtml]
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***but Rockwell doesn't like his science [
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***but Rockwell doesn't like his science [missing link]
 
**[http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/digital-view.shtml]
 
**[http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/digital-view.shtml]
 
*[http://www.clarkvision.com/ ClarkVision.com]
 
*[http://www.clarkvision.com/ ClarkVision.com]
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*[http://www.pixbytom.com/ Tom Blackwell's ''Art through Luck''] - Art uses some very cheap cameras, including Holgas for art.  He's got images and little info on each of the cameras, too.
 
*[http://www.alternativephotography.com/wp/]
 
*[http://www.alternativephotography.com/wp/]
 
**[http://www.alternativephotography.com/wp/processes/gelatin-silver/silver-gelatin-dry-plate-process Silver Gelatin Dry Plate Process]
 
**[http://www.alternativephotography.com/wp/processes/gelatin-silver/silver-gelatin-dry-plate-process Silver Gelatin Dry Plate Process]
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===Miscellaneous===
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*[http://www.guidetofilmphotography.com Guide to Film Photography]
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**[http://www.guidetofilmphotography.com/camera-buyer-guide.html Camera Buyer's Guide]
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**[http://www.guidetofilmphotography.com/lens-buyer-guide.html Lens Buyer's Guide]
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*[http://antiquecameras.net/ Antique & Classic Cameras] - lots of information on appraisal, purchase, etc.
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*[http://collectiblend.com/Cameras CollectiBlend Price Guide] - generally out of date and frequently overpriced for low end stuff
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*[http://www.kyphoto.com/classics/instructionmanuals.html Camera Instruction Manuals]
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*[http://reviews.ebay.com/How-To-Detect-Flaws-in-Used-Camera-Lenses-on-Ebay_W0QQugidZ10000000001005542 eBay lens guide]
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*[http://hubcap.clemson.edu/~jwfoltz/Courses/WFB493PH/subjects/medium/medium.htm An Introduction to Medium Format Photography]
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*[http://www.vistek.ca/buyingguides/cameralenses/lensspec.aspx Lens Buying Guide]
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*[http://www.cameras.co.uk/ Cameras.co.uk] - digital camera focus - reviews and pricing
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**[http://www.cameras.co.uk/camera-lenses/Camera-Lens-Brands.cfm Camera Lens Brands]
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*[http://www.designaculture.com/photo-enlarging-easels/ Information on Easels]
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*[http://arguscg.tripod.com/id57.html Argus Collectors Group - TLRs]
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*[http://www.hevanet.com/cperez/index1.html Christopher Perez]
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*[http://www.kyphoto.com/classics/repairmanuals.html Repair Manuals] - Manuals for a few popular classic cameras
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*[http://www.pheugo.com/cameras/index.php?page=default Camera Collecting and Restoration] - great general information and few specifics including tool improvisation
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*[http://jsurp.tripod.com/links.html James Surprenant Photography] - seems to have been abandoned for another site and then that completely abandoned.
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*[http://www.acecam.com/srindex.html Repair and DIY resources]
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*Marcy Merrill
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**[http://www.junkstorecameras.com/ Junk Store Cameras] - Marcy's camera collection
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*[http://www.pixbytom.com/ Art Through Luck] - Tom Blackwell
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====Light Meters====
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*[http://www.westonmeter.org.uk/index.htm Weston Meters]
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*[http://www.exposuremeters.net/expmeters/index.htm exposuremeters.net]
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====Miscellaneous====
 
*[http://www.collection-appareils.fr/argus/html/argoflex.php] table of Argoflex models
 
*[http://www.collection-appareils.fr/argus/html/argoflex.php] table of Argoflex models
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*[http://www.vintagephoto.tv/ Scott's Photographica Collection] - Some useful information
  
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==Blogs and Fora==
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===Blogs and Fora===
 
*[http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/the_online_photographer/blog_index.html The Online Photographer]
 
*[http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/the_online_photographer/blog_index.html The Online Photographer]
 
*[http://photo.net Photo.net]
 
*[http://photo.net Photo.net]
 
**Interesting Galleries:
 
**Interesting Galleries:
 
***[http://photo.net/photodb/presentation?presentation_id=317651 Wilson Tsoi]
 
***[http://photo.net/photodb/presentation?presentation_id=317651 Wilson Tsoi]
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***[http://photo.net/gallery/photocritique/filter Top Photographers]
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**[http://photo.net/learn/photo-equipment-guides/ Equipment Guide] - kinda high-end digital
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**[http://photo.net/learn/ Techniques]
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***[http://photo.net/learn/architectural/exterior Photographing Architecture]
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**[http://photo.net/medium-format-photography-forum/?category=Beginner MF Beginner]
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***[http://photo.net/medium-format-photography-forum/00092x Getting started in MF]
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***[http://photo.net/medium-format-photography-forum/001ME1 MF for Architecture]
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***[http://photo.net/medium-format-photography-forum/00YMuJ TLR recommendations]
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***[http://photo.net/medium-format-photography-forum/00XMKf Ideal 6x6]
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**[http://photo.net/learn/digital-photography-workflow/overview/fine-art-photography/ Digital Workflow - Art]
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**[http://photo.net/black-and-white-photo-film-processing-forum/008X1n Tri-X vs T-Max] - one of many
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**[http://photo.net/equipment/beaters/ Beaters] - just an article about old cameras
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*[http://www.apug.org/forums/home.php Analog Photography Users Group (APUG)]
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*[http://www.dpreview.com/ Digital Photography Review]
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*[http://www.claytonstudio.com/ Clayton Studio Architectural Photographer]
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**[http://blog.claytonstudio.com/ Clayton Studio Blog]
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***[http://blog.claytonstudio.com/2009/04/28/the-perfect-camera-for-architectural-photography.aspx Perfect Camera for Architectural Photography] - digital
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*[http://forums.adobe.com/community/design_development/photography Adobe Forums] - useful info even though I use the Gimp
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**[http://oktyabr.wordpress.com/2010/01/05/gimp-vs-photoshop/ Gimp vs Photoshop] - speaking of the Gimp
 
*[http://www.collectorsweekly.com/cameras/overview] - not sure where to put this so putting it here - nice e-bay preview, I need to figure out how to do that
 
*[http://www.collectorsweekly.com/cameras/overview] - not sure where to put this so putting it here - nice e-bay preview, I need to figure out how to do that
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*[http://www.rangefinderforum.com Rangefinderforum.com]
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**[http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-60666.html Yashicamat 124G Help]
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*[http://www.thephotoforum.com The Photo Forum]
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**[http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/collectors-corner/20888-argoflex-e.html Argoflex E]
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*[http://www.darkroommaterials.info/ Darkroom Materials.info blog]
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**[http://www.darkroommaterials.info/category/products/ Product lists with eBay current auctions summarized]
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*[http://choosefilm.com/ ChooseFilm.com]
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*[http://www.photosig.com/go/main PhotoSIG]
  
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===Artists on the Web===
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==Artists on the Web==
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*[http://www.anseladams.com/ Ansel Adams]
 
*[http://www.anseladams.com/ Ansel Adams]
 
*[http://www.henricartierbresson.org Henri Cartier-Bresson]
 
*[http://www.henricartierbresson.org Henri Cartier-Bresson]
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*[http://www.arizonahighways.com/ Arizona Highways]
 
*[http://www.arizonahighways.com/ Arizona Highways]
  
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==Software==
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===Software===
 
*[http://www.apple.com/aperture/ Aperture]
 
*[http://www.apple.com/aperture/ Aperture]
  
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==Online Critics==
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===Online Critics===
 
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrerabelo/70458366 DeleteMe proving their worth] - an unwitting critique of master showing the pointlessness of technical criticism, particularly by amateurs who don't even know art history.
 
*[http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrerabelo/70458366 DeleteMe proving their worth] - an unwitting critique of master showing the pointlessness of technical criticism, particularly by amateurs who don't even know art history.
 
*[http://theonlinephotographer.blogspot.com/2006/06/great-photographers-on-internet.html Great Photographers on the Internet] - a satire on internet photo criticism.
 
*[http://theonlinephotographer.blogspot.com/2006/06/great-photographers-on-internet.html Great Photographers on the Internet] - a satire on internet photo criticism.
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===Scanners===
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[http://www.amazon.com/review/R3THLREMM62JRP/ref=cm_cr_dp_cmt?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B002OEBMRU&nodeID=2482487011&tag=&linkCode=#wasThisHelpful Review of the V600] - has some helpful information on how to get a good result
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==Cameras==
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===Cameras I own===
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====Medium Format====
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=====6x6=====
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*[[Argus Argoflex E]] (TLR - uses Kodak 620 or 120) - I rebuilt this camera but haven't used it yet.
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**[[My Argoflex E Repair Project]]
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*[[Yashica Yashicamat-12]] (TLR) - began a rebuild but may be in over my head, we'll see.  Not much money invested so it can always go to parts.
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====35mm (Kodak 135 format)====
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*[[Chinon 35EE]] (Range Finder)<ref>[http://camerapedia.wikia.com/wiki/Chinon_35EE Camerapedia]</ref><ref>[http://mattsclassiccameras.com/gaf_memo35.html Matt's Classic Cameras] (this is actually the GAF Memo a Chinon 35EE clone)</ref><ref>[http://www.myoldmap.com/cameras/chinon35ee.html Dominic's Classic Cameras]</ref><ref>[http://www.butkus.org/chinon/chinon/chinon_35-35ee/chinon.htm Manual for the 35EE] on [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Bike Butkus's OrphanCameras.com's Camera Manual Library] (which interestingly isn't at orphancameras.com))</ref> - Mine was really beat around.  I got it in high school and carried it on several trips and through my first year in the Army, I fell on some ice in a Korean cemetery and the camera back came open and was bent.  Amazingly, I managed to save all but a couple frames, straighten the back by hand and from then on held it closed with a piece of [[wikipedia:Duct tape|hundred mile an hour tape]].
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*[[Yashica FX-3 Super]] (SLR) - I bought this for business (evidentiary photos) about 10 years ago.  I have bad luck falling with cameras as I fell and hit this one on a curb, shearing off a lens mounting blade.  I bought a used replacement lens and it seemed to work fine, though I haven't used it in several years now.  Still have the original lens but the blade was cast into the lens body and I think it's toast.
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====Digital====
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*[[Fujifilm FinePix S50000]] - bought this in the early 2000s and took it Iraq with me.  Got some good photos, including the one to the right [[File:Saint Elijah's Monastery 1.JPG|thumb|ܕܝܪܐ ܕܡܪܝ ܐܝܠܝܐ [[wikipedia:Dair Mar Elia|Dair Mar Elia]] (Saint Elijah's Monastery), [[wikipedia:Mosul|Mosul]]]] of the Dair Mar Elia monastery south of Mosul
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*[[iPhone 3GS32]] - this worked well for me and I took some decent photos with it.  My wife now has this phone.
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*[[iPhone 4GS16]] - as it's locked for Telekom, this is no use to me as a phone and is available to anyone who wants it.  As it is, it's nothing but an overpriced iPod.
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*[[iPhone 4GS8]]  - My current phone, somehow I keep going down in GB.
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===Cameras I would like to add to my collection===
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*[[Arette IA]]
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====35====
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*[[Canon EOS Rebel G]] w/ 28-135 IS lens (KR)
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*[[Leica M3]] and [[Leicameter MR-4]] - in my dreams - Ken Rockwell calls this the "World's best 35mm" and I don't think he's the only one
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(KR, PE agrees on the M3 or M2 and mentions the MR-4 elsewhere)
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KR recommends w/ 50mm f/2 Summicron mit close-focus range
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*[[Contax G2]] w/ Zeiss 28mm f/2.8
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*[[Nikon FM3a]] w/ Nikon 50mm f/1.4 AI-s
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*[[Nikon FE]] (or FE2 or FM - per PE)
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*[[Nikon S2]] (PE)
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*[[Canon AE-1 Program]] w/ Canon FD 50mm f/1.8
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*[[Yashica Electro 35]] (RF) - esp 35 GSN (KR and PE) and GX (PE)
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*[[Canon A530]]
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*[[Canon Canonet]] (PE)
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*[[Olympus XA]] (PE)
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*[[FED 3]] or [[Zorki 4K]] (PE)
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*[[Kiev 4]] (mentioned by PE)
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*[[Canon P]], [[Canon IV]], [[Canon VI]], other old canon RF (PE)
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*[[Pentax Spotmatic]]s (PE)
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*[[Minolta SRT]]s (PE)
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*[[Yashica J7]] (PE)
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*[[Kodak Retina]] (PE) esp. IIIc
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*Also look out for (PE):
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**[[Voigtländer Bessa R2]]
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**[[Minolta CLE]]
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**[[Olympus 35SP]] (what's the difference btw this an the 35RC?)
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====MF====
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*[[Mamiya 7]] or [[Mamiya 6]] - in my dream's dreams - world's best camera
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*[[Mamiya C series TLR]]s
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*[[Mamiya RB67]]
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====LF====
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*[[Tachihara 4x5]]
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*maybe: [[Toyo Field 45CF]]
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====Digital====
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*[[Canon SD880]]
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===Meters===
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*Gossen Digisix Lightmeter (PE)
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*Pentax Digital Spotmeter (KR)
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*Pentax Spotmeter V (KR)
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*Voitlander VC Meter (PE)
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*Minolta Auto Meter IVf
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*Sekonic L-408
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*Sekonic L-208
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*Vivitar 43
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*Sekon L-348
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*Minolta Color Meter II
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====Extinction Meters====
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*Drem Instoscope (PE)
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*Expophot (PE)
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====Selenium Meters====
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*GE DW-68 Exposure Meter (PE)
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*Sears Tower (PE)
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*Walz Direct f:Stop Meter (PE)
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*Sekonic L-VI Meter (PE)
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*Sekonic 21b Meter (PE)
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*Weston Direct Read Meter (PE)
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Sekonic L-398M
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===Lenses===
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*Nikon
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**85mm f/2 ([http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/85f2ais.htm KR])
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*Vivitar
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**70-210 Series 1 ([http://www.kenrockwell.com/vivitar/70-210mm.htm KR])
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==References==
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[[Category:Photography]]

Latest revision as of 13:58, 27 November 2013

I used to shoot a fair amount (for a hobbyist) of black & white and color reversal (slide) (depending entirely, of course, on one's definitions of "hobbyist" and "fair amount"), but when I left the Army in 1993, I lost my access to a dark room and gave up for a while. Of course, I still shot color negative and later digital, but really just travel and family photos. I'm just getting back to it and hoping to shortly start shooting medium format color reversal and B&W. I picked up an old Argus Argoflex E and rebuilt it; and I purchased a Yashicamat-12 that I hope to do the same to soon. I'm also hoping to get a decent old 35mm rangefinder (RF) camera, such as a Yashica Electro 35GSN, or maybe just dig out my old Chinon 35EE with which I shot all my Fujichrome in Korea in 1989-1990 and most of my color negative before that.

I'm also interested in the digital dark room and recently purchased an Epson V600 and hope to archive all my old images, some I may send off to save time but some I will scan myself for the experience and control.

I'm also interested in digital archiving and do-it-yourself book scanners.

I've done quite a bit of research lately, so for now, here are some links that I've found particularly useful:

Link Farm

Useful Stores

Information sites

Lots of great info on these sites (many of these people are artists too but the links here are more for knowledge than inspiration):

Light Meters

Miscellaneous

Blogs and Fora

Artists on the Web

Software

Online Critics

Scanners

Review of the V600 - has some helpful information on how to get a good result

Cameras

Cameras I own

Medium Format

6x6

35mm (Kodak 135 format)

  • Chinon 35EE (Range Finder)[1][2][3][4] - Mine was really beat around. I got it in high school and carried it on several trips and through my first year in the Army, I fell on some ice in a Korean cemetery and the camera back came open and was bent. Amazingly, I managed to save all but a couple frames, straighten the back by hand and from then on held it closed with a piece of hundred mile an hour tape.
  • Yashica FX-3 Super (SLR) - I bought this for business (evidentiary photos) about 10 years ago. I have bad luck falling with cameras as I fell and hit this one on a curb, shearing off a lens mounting blade. I bought a used replacement lens and it seemed to work fine, though I haven't used it in several years now. Still have the original lens but the blade was cast into the lens body and I think it's toast.

Digital

  • Fujifilm FinePix S50000 - bought this in the early 2000s and took it Iraq with me. Got some good photos, including the one to the right
    ܕܝܪܐ ܕܡܪܝ ܐܝܠܝܐ Dair Mar Elia (Saint Elijah's Monastery), Mosul
    of the Dair Mar Elia monastery south of Mosul
  • iPhone 3GS32 - this worked well for me and I took some decent photos with it. My wife now has this phone.
  • iPhone 4GS16 - as it's locked for Telekom, this is no use to me as a phone and is available to anyone who wants it. As it is, it's nothing but an overpriced iPod.
  • iPhone 4GS8 - My current phone, somehow I keep going down in GB.

Cameras I would like to add to my collection

35


  • Leica M3 and Leicameter MR-4 - in my dreams - Ken Rockwell calls this the "World's best 35mm" and I don't think he's the only one

(KR, PE agrees on the M3 or M2 and mentions the MR-4 elsewhere) KR recommends w/ 50mm f/2 Summicron mit close-focus range

  • Also look out for (PE):

MF

LF


Digital

Meters

  • Gossen Digisix Lightmeter (PE)
  • Pentax Digital Spotmeter (KR)
  • Pentax Spotmeter V (KR)
  • Voitlander VC Meter (PE)
  • Minolta Auto Meter IVf
  • Sekonic L-408
  • Sekonic L-208
  • Vivitar 43
  • Sekon L-348
  • Minolta Color Meter II

Extinction Meters

  • Drem Instoscope (PE)
  • Expophot (PE)

Selenium Meters

  • GE DW-68 Exposure Meter (PE)
  • Sears Tower (PE)
  • Walz Direct f:Stop Meter (PE)
  • Sekonic L-VI Meter (PE)
  • Sekonic 21b Meter (PE)
  • Weston Direct Read Meter (PE)

Sekonic L-398M

Lenses

  • Nikon
    • 85mm f/2 (KR)
  • Vivitar
    • 70-210 Series 1 (KR)

References

  1. ↑ Camerapedia
  2. ↑ Matt's Classic Cameras (this is actually the GAF Memo a Chinon 35EE clone)
  3. ↑ Dominic's Classic Cameras
  4. ↑ Manual for the 35EE on Bike Butkus's OrphanCameras.com's Camera Manual Library (which interestingly isn't at orphancameras.com))
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