2009-10-27 // 21:29:14
g.
me too. quite conversations and dinner now. homemade potato-soup with a bit of salvia. and having a relaxing bath while it's cooking :)

^ computer in the bath? be careful. i just took a quick shower (outside - it's pouring). must go check my leaky ground floor too.

2009-10-27 // 20:02:30
g.
mmhhh.... eager to see the results then some day. I've heard they are good lenses. though considered 'vintage' and 'future classics', i'm always thinking they are to new for my taste ;-)

b&J 4x5? that's the one with the aluminium body and the rotary back, right? nice.. weegee's choice.. and good movements as far as i remember. here's a beautiful manual btw »link (including an article by mr. arthur fellig ;-)

^ i'm getting more eager too. soon i hope. the fujinon is probably an 80's vintage. looks nice, is sharp - which is what i wanted from this. i had hoped to use the truner reich as well, but will have to make a custom board for it. the t/r has a sharpness but also something else. i think from the little air bubbles i see in some elements. my 4x5 bj is the field model. i'd considered a rail camera but when i saw this one it was a nice match with the 8x10. thanks for the manual/article link. i'll have a proper look this evening. if you image google "burke james camera" look at the 4th image. that's the one. mine has more character though. ;-) did i ever mention how much i like a quiet conversation in a forgotten comment box. like a secret place almost. off to continue dinner, meatloaf made, mashed potatoes next...

2009-10-27 // 18:02:25
g.
btw.. the once mentioned turner reich here?

^ yes, all elements in place. my left hand slightly extended to hold the cable release. as i recall the lens was about 1m from the front of the 95. i've recently acquired a lens for my B&J 4x5 (also a recent purchase - $80). the turner reich was too long for even infinity with this camera so i purchased a fujinon 210 for it. a couple of test shots only so far - using very expired 55 which worked beautifully.

2009-06-07 // 14:53:30
g.
wonderful one, oré.
a lot polaroid history in (the camera. the film), and photography as well (the size. the little details.. the dof...)
most perfect moment to finally make use of your 8x10 stuff.

it makes me smile reading the comment from nikki below. that was a wonderful moment seeing her reaction.

2009-05-29 // 03:46:42
LEjovik
oh...
i mean getting use to the *idea* of 4x5

though i did take a few large format shots...
with a few different camera's.

my favorite...
easily...
the one i had to stick half my face in.

it was cinematic
shooting that way.

goodness...
i wouldn't even need film!
just looking through that way is enough for me!

a visual treat.

2009-05-28 // 05:27:12
LEjovik
hmmm...
nice.
nice.

8x10
oh my.

i am still getting use to 4x5

^ thanks Nikki. i don't have much 8x10 to play with but it is fun. i have some 4x5 film but no camera now. what are you using?

2009-05-13 // 17:11:08
buzsawyer53
Congrats on the Retroroid Win!! The next project is going to be really tough... see you there.

^ thanks buz. (may i call you buz? :-)) yes, next project = tough. i've been brainstorming with myself today. quite useless actually. maybe i should go to one of those side-of-the-road psychics for some ideas instead.

2009-05-12 // 17:03:22
esmarelda
A well deserved win. Congratules!

^ thank you esmeralda. you had some wonderful photos in the project as well. i look forward to seeing more of your unique work.

2009-05-09 // 20:16:52
emilie79
wow!!! sorry i missed this - was away for a few days - congrats, it's wonderful!

^ thanks emilie. glad you like it.

2009-05-09 // 11:50:10
Reyo
splendide !

^ mucho thanks Reyo.

2009-05-09 // 02:29:34
louelise
well done!

^ thank you louelise.

2009-05-08 // 20:35:33
buzsawyer53
Great Shot!! I still cut down some 4x5 film and load it for a "one time" shot, just as an excuse to play with them.

^ thanks. i've got a couple of rolls of 47 but the contrast is so bad the image is almost invisible. i may try to load a sheet of 600 in it for the one time try. good idea.

2009-05-08 // 17:39:27
Mrlavinyl
Awesome !!

2009-05-08 // 12:51:35
Badger_Dash
SO SICK

^ retro sick

2009-05-08 // 10:24:26
CDR
OH.

You did it. You legend.

I second and third Vaporiss.

^ and only two tries. now i need to do it again. thanks Dan.

2009-05-08 // 10:22:17
ciarco79
congrats...
I agree with vaporiss "you win the project because I say so."
m.

^ grazie marco. it's an original 1948 model 95. it sits next to an original sx-70 in my office. they look great together.

2009-05-08 // 09:20:50
milkysoldier
this camera is beautiful and the shot fits the project so well :) congrats!

^ thank you. the only polaroid camera from the 40's needed to be in the project. lucky for me i bought one many years ago.

2009-05-08 // 04:42:32
birdclaws
8x10?

I think I just died a little...

you win the project because I say so.

^ you gotta try it. i've had some 809 laying around for 10+ years & got very lucky with a box of 804 recently. thankss for the positive vibes B.

2009-05-08 // 03:29:03
ABC

I remember when this was the first Polaroid ever made.

I remember when this was the last Polaroid ever made.

It has always been one of the best ever made.

Polaroid magic is a lot of things. Like when chemicals respect a man's hat.

If shot of the day was phased out (a boy can hope), and there had to be just one picture on the cover always, this would be it.

Fingernails. Snap, crackle, pop.

Good night, Mister Golden Age Tabloid Photographer.

^ If this photo had only one comment, this would be the one. Good morning, and thank you.

2009-05-08 // 02:12:44
CYRILLE PANCHOT
Cool it's such a great shot!

^ grazie. a fun experiment that worked.

2009-05-08 // 01:47:55
CecileA
wow! what a great shot on the cover today!!! i'm so glad for you, this pic est une merveille!
:))

^ thank you so much. it really came out better than i'd hoped. lucky day!

2009-05-08 // 00:07:48
zveliakine
some kind of come back !

^ thanks Zvevi. i was happy the 40's was extended. i thought it fitting that the model 95 be in this project. i was just a prop lucky enough to have a vintage hat. ;-)

2009-05-07 // 22:25:00
KneeBee
!!

^ ;-)

2009-05-07 // 21:35:25
mattjudas
chapeau!!!
love this image!!!

^ grazie matt. i still haven't taken the hat off. i'm liking the 40's style.

2009-05-07 // 19:44:13
petere
pure joy... especially love the reflexions in the eyes.

^ i thank you kindly. i bow to the delightful quality of the Arri 650 for the feflexions though. :-)

2009-05-07 // 18:33:57
CecileA
this is excellent!!! pure retro touch!
formidable, monsieur!!!

^ thank you Cecile. this was fun, and a bit formidable to execute as well.