No, it's not about the joke on Boris...
I have just finished a tough project, and the last few days I simply
skimmed the PDML daily looking for specific bits that would allow me to
get the most out of my current photo gear in the photographic part of
said project. The interesting part is the best way to complete the job
is keeping 35mm cameras and some rolls of high iso film nearby. And that
includes an old camera capable of 72 low quality shots per roll,
something most unusual in working condition but already procured. ;-)
Special thanks for all who posted samples, experiences, ideas and even
biased theories about the possible or impossible use of DA lenses in
35mm. After the first and hasty question I found a large and precious
amount of information, needed fast because I had a strict deadline to
present my project.
I won't lie - the project I submitted will not be performed with Pentax
gear. Not because the other brand is better, but because it's cheaper
and quicker to buy the rest of the needed gadgets from the other brand.
Wich is also easier to sell after the project is completed - assuming of
course the cameras will survive a hot, dusty, isolated environment.
Possible. All needed parts are currently available here, some are
already home.
Buying Pentax would allow me to use some items I already own, and keep
the extras at the end of the service. But that would mean yet more
tangle with BR customs, shipping rates, actual availability of the lens
- and still face the possible wear due to harsh conditions. I would not
save something in the buying phase, and would not be selling after.
Buying, using and than selling the other brand looks strange, but I'll
possibly lose close to nothing as I already own the film camera and will
not be keeping it after the job is done.
I'll be still watching for the best 35mm coverage in my new Pentax
lenses, as I'm still keeping some 35mm cameras nearby. But this job -
assuming I get the green light, there are others trying and mine is
unusual for sure - is going to be a dark side job.
The apology?? Almost forgot... :-) I simply didn't try to keep up with
your galleries and photos - and I'm not happy bout it. Too much stress,
too little free time. That's changing from now on, hopefully. Your
photos (and videos) are very important for me - for some dark time they
helped to keep what (little, but some) sanity I have. Thanks, friends.
That's all, folks. I just felt you should know a little more about the
quest for the 35mm lens coverage, and why I didn't comment - and watched
- your photos as usual, lately. Do keep some fingers crossed for my
project... :-)
LF
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Luiz Felipe
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http://techmit.com.br/luizfelipe/
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