Q&A: how long do you spend ‘improving’ your pictures on photoshop?

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Question by Sunny Afternoon: how long do you spend ‘improving’ your pictures on photoshop?
i hate being so old fashioned and closed minded. i want to understand why people do it.

i want to know why people would rather spend most of the time editing on photoshop than taking more pictures and learn from their mistakes.
or try to achieve their vision manually…

i have a slight obsession with old SLR cameras and rangefinders. i’ve tried editing my picture on photoshop last night but it just doesn’t feel the same. in fact i felt awful.
why do i feel that way? does anyone else feel the same way or is it just me?

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Answer by puppylover
I use photoshop and i dont take that long on it,
From my opinion i do it so maybe if i wanna change the color,add an edge to my picture
Or to make it look different from others(:
i like photoshop it comes in handy

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looking for a good analogue Rangefinder / Point and shoot?

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Question by : looking for a good analogue Rangefinder / Point and shoot?
I was looking for some recommendations. I am looking for an analogue rangefinder which should be not too heavy, like really compact, something I can carry with me everywhere. I am quite new in the rangefinder world. Are there rangefinders with included flash?
Another feature which is important to me, double or multiple exposures should be possible. So without a shutter lock. Price should not be too much, since i am a beginner and i want something simple.

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Answer by Paul R
The only real option is the Contax G2 if you want an automated true rangefinder with interchangable lenses. You would need an external flash, contax did dedicated versions. Although not inexpensive, the G2s are currently selling for amazing prices used. Now is the time to buy.

If you would prefer something even more compact then something like a ricoh GR series camera (GR-1s or GR-1v) are ideal, but have a non interchangable lens.

There are some very decent compact vintage rangefinder style cameras,a gain with fixed lens, a camera such as the Minolta Himatic 7sII is a cracking little camera, not fully automated but easy to use, would need an external manual flash though.

Failing that there is always the Olympus XA or Mju cameras. If you are lucky you may find a Yahsica T4, with the ziess lens. These look and feel like any other plastic compact camera but take excellent images. A lot of folk sell them not realising they are actually very good cameras, real wolves in sheeps clothing. I’ve seen them go for daft money, daft high and daft low.

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Is there anyone out there really good with rangefinders?

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Question by doing the unstuck: Is there anyone out there really good with rangefinders?
Just today I bought a Fujica 35-ML rangefinder. I got it from an antique store for $ 20 and it’s in rather good condition. I made sure the shutter worked before I bought it, and even asked the owner of the history. He told me as far as he knew it worked well.
Well, my friend was messing with it while we were hitting up more antique stores and I think he got the shutter stuck.
I mean, when you look into the lens, all you can see are those blade-like things that come together in a spiral sort of shape to cover the lens opening. When you advance it and press the shutter again (with these things closed) they open, exposing the lens, but then close real fast.
Is this the way it’s suppose to function? Or am I going to have to get it repaired so it will work properly?

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Answer by mushtaq_ahmad43
The shutter opening and closing is fixed by default. They remain open for a limited period and they automatically closed after getting the exposure of the photo/pic. I don’t think that it is defective. It is working in good condition. I had also purchased Canon Camera from store at discounted price, and it is working as good as new. I don’t have any trouble of its lens opening and closing. So I think that you had a good bargain, if you have any doubt, I advise you to study the instructions for use.or contact the dealers of the rangefinders and you Will be quite satisfied. Good Luck

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Aren’t Sky Caddies and other rangefinders against USGA rules?

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Question by Captain_Ahab_: Aren’t Sky Caddies and other rangefinders against USGA rules?
I play with a guy that insists they’re legal for tournaments. I personally think sky caddies should be legal but I’m not sure if they qualify as a rangefinder (which I believe are illegal).

All the sky caddies (or igolf’s) do is tell you yardage, which is the same real caddies would do for those of us that can’t afford to hire real caddies!

What’s your opinion on these things?
I actually think the worse a golfer is the MORE he needs exact yardage. E.g. if his clubs are off by +/-20% then if his yardage is off +/-10% then he could be off by 30% instead of just the usual 20%.

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Answer by pgarox
99% of all the golfers you see, on any course, anywhere, are not good enough to need exact yardages.

Sky Caddies and other rangefinders may be great for pros, scratch golfers or 2-4 HCPers but, for everyone else, they are highly unnecessary.

And they go against the spirit of the rules.

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Has Kodak ever made any outstanding cameras?

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Question by Perki88: Has Kodak ever made any outstanding cameras?
In comparison to their competition, how has their product fared? I recall my grandmother owning a Kodak Pony rangefinder which was not too bad, but I don’t think it held up against the other rangefinders of it’s day. What good camera have they produced?

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Answer by Manuel U
Many! Depending on the era.

The original waist-level viewfinder ones revolutionized photography! More recently, their Pro DSLRs, albeit expensive, have offered higher resolutions than, say, Nikon or Canon. They also used quality Leica or Contax lenses. This is less true today, Canon and Nikon have caught up. But in short, you bet!!!

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Good Rangefinders?

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Question by Mike: Good Rangefinders?
I am looking for a good rangefinder, one that can hit a flag from about 250-300 yards. But I don’t really want to spend $ 400. Does anyone know a good rangefinder that’s a little less $ ?
Are any of these good?

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/index/index-display.jsp?id=cat20756&navAction=jump&navCount=1&cmCat=MainCatcat602006&parentType=category&parentId=cat602006

Thanks for the help!

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Answer by trivium
I have a Bushnell Tournament Edition Pinseeker rangefinder and it is great. They retail for $ 400, but you can find them for around 300-330 on ebay. Ebay is currently offering a 10% discount on any purchase paid through PayPal (make sure you enter the redemption code) until the end of July, so it would end up costing less than $ 300.

I play in many amateur tournaments and I would say that probably one out of three players I’ve played with this year had this exact model. I’ve actually never even seen any other model or brand on the golf course.

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Why are rangefinder cameras so expensive?

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Question by : Why are rangefinder cameras so expensive?
More so the Leica rangefinders? I know they perform very nicely. But why is there such a high price for cameras like the Leica M7, M8, M9?

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Answer by fhotoace
Engineering and precision really, not just in the camera body, but the lenses as well.

When you could buy a Nikon F with 50mm f/1.4 lens for under $ 150 the Leica M3 body cost nearly $ 400. Nothing seems to have changed

The new Leica M9 seems to be quite a bargain for only $ 7,000 with a full frame sensor. Plus the RAW images are saved as DNG files, so you don’t need any special software to convert a proprietary RAW file to DNG, TIFF or JPEG files

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George Little: The good old days were good … but some things are better now

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George Little: The good old days were good … but some things are better now
Gorex, Thinsulate, plastic shotgun shells, range finders and electronic dog collars are among the scores of advancements that make it all better. Still, what we wear, or the equipment we use, it never trumps the experience itself. Ten years from now, …
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Q&A: What happens if I use a rangefinder lens on my SLR?

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Question by 87: What happens if I use a rangefinder lens on my SLR?
I’m having trouble finding a good lens for my M39 SLR and was wondering what the effect would be if I were to fit it with a M39 lens for rangefinders?

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Answer by Joseph G
The mirror might slap the back of the lens.

You may also have problems with the distance from the rear of the lens to the film plane.

Have you checked ebay? What M39 SLR do you have, is a Soviet may be able to ger a L39 to M42 adapter.

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Latest Rangefinders News

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Fed 1 NKVD rangefinder
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The serial number stamped on the top plate is 27813. Inside, scratched on the side of the shutter crate, are the numbers "29/8". This camera also came with a FED-50 collapsible lens with the number "2314" inscribed in the chrome of the focus ring. Lenses and bodies were individually matched to each other on these early cameras.

Since taking this picture I’ve fixed the light-leak in the top. There’s a small hole in the camera’s upper deck. It’s hidden under the top plate but the top plate itself is not light-tight. Other folks have found a similar hole so it’s probably a manufacturing issue. I patched it with bit of felt from an old film canister and a tiny dab from a gluestick.

I also cut a small disc of very light blue plastic gel filter and slid it under the front rangefinder eyepiece. It darkens the image slightly but adds contrast to the pinkish RF patch, making it easier to focus.

Here’s a photo of the camera with the upper deck disassembled.

Bushnell inicia la comercialización en España de su nuevo telémetro Bushnell …
… 1600 ARC ya se comercializa en España a un precio de venta recomendado de 733 euros. Más información sobre el producto en la web oficial de su fabricante: http://www.bushnell.com/products/rangefinders/Elite-1600-ARC/205110/ bushnell_elite_1600_arc.
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