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  1. Lightmancer

    Fuji Fuji X100VI coming Feb 20th

    I ordered mine, unofficially, a few days before the announcement, placed a deposit on the day, and picked it up a week ago. That gave me time to sell a couple of cameras and a kidney on eBay so I could afford it. I've been with the same dealer - London Camera Exchange in Guildford - for over...
  2. Lightmancer

    Fuji Fuji X100VI coming Feb 20th

    I'll explore. My "other pocket" is occupied by my GRIIIx 😉
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    Fuji Fuji X100VI coming Feb 20th

    Well I'm happy... These shots are all taken with the Reala Ace setting and are SOOC save for some diligent cropping on the "street portraits".
  4. Lightmancer

    Nikon Nikon Z f announced ...

    I've been busy... Merge away. I did a search and didn't spot an existing thread that matched, so...
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    Nikon Nikon Z f announced ...

    Aha!! I am indebted to you!! The somewhat opaque terminology used didn't catch my eye. In my defence I only got it a couple of days ago and I'm still learning. ...who reads instruction manuals...? 😁
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    Nikon Nikon Z f announced ...

    So I finally did it. Flipped most of my Fuji kit for a Zf + the 40mm f2. Although the deal had finished, I managed to wangle the Smallrig grip for free and I am very glad that I did. The film camera I have seen it compared to most is the FM3a and the family resemblance is clear, albeit it is...
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    Ricoh New GRIII "Diary Edition" Brings Silver Camera and New Negative Film Mode

    I'm no fan of blingy special editions but I do recognise they shift the expensive bits - lens and innards - with a bit of a boost to sales. This is far too shouty for me but I can see it will appeal to other demographics. The firmware is interesting but I'll wait a month.
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    Ricoh Surprise! Ricoh GRIIIx (Showcase)

    Yes the screw is normal. I have no idea how vital it is, but don't unscrew it for fear your camera will fly apart like a clown car! 🤣
  9. Lightmancer

    RIP Tim Page

    Tim Page, who has died aged 78, was a British-born photographer who made his name covering the war in Vietnam with powerful images which helped to turn opinion against America’s role in the conflict; he won widespread acclaim for his work and was caricatured as the wild-eyed dope-smoking snapper...
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    Ricoh The Ricoh GR III Image Thread (Showcase)

    Not everything is as it appiers.... GRIIIx, SOOC: Worthing pier kindly has an art installation which forms ready made filters...
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    Minimalism and abstract

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    Ricoh Spot the difference and tell me why...

    Ok, let me put this to bed. The first (top) image is shot with the GRIII. The bottom image is shot with the GRIIIx. Both are SOOC, with no cropping in post. The GRIII shot was at its "native" 28mm setting; the GRIIIx shot was at its "native 40mm setting PLUS the wide angle converter designed...
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    Ricoh Spot the difference and tell me why...

    Okay, a couple more hints then I shall give the game away... Any difference in the height of the images is purely accidental - I was handholding not tripodding so perhaps I slouched 😉 The images were taken with two different cameras...
  14. Lightmancer

    Hats - lets see them

    The (proper) Avengers...
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    Hats - lets see them

    Dears talking...
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    Ricoh Spot the difference and tell me why...

    Yes, it's our old friend the Angel of Lens Testing once again, but this time things are a little different... I have deliberately obfuscated the EXIF data, which would have given the game away. What I would like you to do is play "Spot the Difference" with a twist. Tell me if you can why the...
  17. Lightmancer

    Pareidolia (Faces in Things)

    Neighbourhood watch...
  18. Lightmancer

    Identify the Mystery Object

    A gramophone record?
  19. Lightmancer

    Ricoh Surprise! Ricoh GRIIIx (Showcase)

    You beat me to it. Kaisen at its best. The firmware update sounds very positive.
  20. Lightmancer

    Ricoh Surprise! Ricoh GRIIIx (Showcase)

    So, I had a go today. It made not a blind bit of difference, I'm afraid: With tape, 3572kb: Without tape 3628kb: ...the difference is so slight it could be accounted for by shifting my weight from one foot to the other and altering framing slightly (it was bloody cold) By the way, for...
  21. Lightmancer

    Ricoh Surprise! Ricoh GRIIIx (Showcase)

    Interesting... I'll have s go! 👍
  22. Lightmancer

    Ricoh Surprise! Ricoh GRIIIx (Showcase)

    This is an exceptionally good point. I'm changing my default setting as I type.
  23. Lightmancer

    Ricoh Surprise! Ricoh GRIIIx (Showcase)

    Wonderwall...
  24. Lightmancer

    Daily Challenge Proposal: Vision 2022 - the remake ...

    I'm in. How could I not be? 😎
  25. Lightmancer

    Ricoh Surprise! Ricoh GRIIIx (Showcase)

    So - the GT-2... in the hand it is compact and not too heavy; solid enough to give an impression of quality. The front filter size is 62mm which makes it large but not unwieldy when mounted to the GRIIIx using the GA-2. The camera senses when the lens is mounted so there are no settings to...
  26. Lightmancer

    Ricoh Surprise! Ricoh GRIIIx (Showcase)

    I couldn't resist a quick and dirty trial shot. Oo look... Bokeh!!
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    Ricoh Surprise! Ricoh GRIIIx (Showcase)

    Y'know, I'm generally a cynical old sod. I don't believe in the existence of gods, monsters, honest politicians or in any headline that starts "experts predict" but I'm here to tell you that there IS a Santa and he works for Clifton Cameras in Dursley... ...this rather splendid GT-2 arrived...
  28. Lightmancer

    Ricoh Suppose they made another GR. . .

    On the subject of focal lengths - I very rarely shoot wide (one reason why the GRIIIx is a dream come true to me) but if I wanted to I would snag the 21mm auxiliary lens. At the other end, I am on a waitlist for the 70mm auxiliary lens. If you drew a bell curve I'd suggest that the current 28mm...
  29. Lightmancer

    Ricoh Suppose they made another GR. . .

    I've solved this problem as follows: 1. I carry both in a double mag pouch similar to this one: They ALWAYS go in the same way 'round. The pouch goes on my right side, with the GRIIIX in the left hand ("front") pouch and the GRIII on the right. I NEVER swap them around. 2. The two cameras...
  30. Lightmancer

    Ricoh Surprise! Ricoh GRIIIx (Showcase)

    Good spot and congratulations! 😎 I can't help but wonder about the circumstances though? That's a very fast turnaround, and someone has taken a bath on the new price, selling on so quickly. Do you know anything of the history?
  31. Lightmancer

    Ricoh Surprise! Ricoh GRIIIx (Showcase)

    Had zero opportunity to shoot lately, but still loving that 40mm, both near and far...
  32. Lightmancer

    Dogs Dogs (part II)

    His Master's bacon sarnie...
  33. Lightmancer

    Ricoh Surprise! Ricoh GRIIIx (Showcase)

    If it makes you feel any better, I've had to walk a mile back for my cap before now, with my III - and I knew about the playback "trick"...
  34. Lightmancer

    Ricoh Surprise! Ricoh GRIIIx (Showcase)

    Wait... What... There's a touchscreen...? 😱
  35. Lightmancer

    Single In Single in October (SiO) 2021 - day 29

    Top tip - are you enduring the first world problem of having two almost identical GRIIIs to carry? It's a bugger isn't it? Simply pop down to your local army surplus store (or Walmart, if you are in the US) and snag yourself a twin ammo pouch. Drop your GAs into the bottom of each pouch...
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    Ricoh Surprise! Ricoh GRIIIx (Showcase)

    It will grow on you. Bigly...
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    Single In Single in October (SiO) 2021 - day 28

    Yes, beg your pardon, it is the dire Dominos. McD's is a bit further along, on the other side. I do know what you mean. In addition to being a founder member of ABBA (Anybody But British Airways) I am also in the No Pizza 'til Italy club.
  38. Lightmancer

    Ricoh Surprise! Ricoh GRIIIx (Showcase)

    Acmaxx, but they seem to be out of stock at the moment so I'm temporarily using a slightly more obtrusive JJB one, from Amazon. It does the job but it's fugly.
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    Single In Single in October (SiO) 2021 - day 28

    This is is a unit on the high street in Camberley, which has recently been going through a big refurbishment. When the developers peeled away the modern fascia signs this was underneath. The original sign was restored, and it's now just waiting for it's first occupants. Retro processed in post...
  40. Lightmancer

    Single In Single in October (SiO) 2021 - day 27

    Money... Playing around with bleach bypass in post in the hope of delivering something interesting
  41. Lightmancer

    Ricoh Surprise! Ricoh GRIIIx (Showcase)

    So, my GA-2 arrived today. This is the lens adaptor dedicated to the GRIIIx. At first glance, it is identical. However, there are some key differences. As you can see from the photo it is slightly deeper. The rear cap with which it comes is NOT compatible with that of the GA-1 so they are...
  42. Lightmancer

    Single In Single in October (SiO) 2021 - day 25

    "Do you know a good French wine?" "Votre pourboire est trop petit, monsieur..." An oldie but a goodie, much like some of the wines in my modest "cellar"
  43. Lightmancer

    Single In Single in October (SiO) 2021 - day 24

    Rule of not quite Thirds
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    Single In Single in October (SiO) 2021 - day 22

    Industrial... I just love how HiBW renders shiny metal...
  45. Lightmancer

    Ricoh Surprise! Ricoh GRIIIx (Showcase)

    LouLou is a nightmare to photograph. She never keeps still. She often, as here, sits on my desk. Most of the people I do Zoom calls with think I have a thing about Blofield as a result...
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