> Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1998 22:01:46 -0700
> From: "Thomas H. Hogan" <flzhgn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [OM] pinhole with OM-3
>
> Peter Leyssens wrote:
> > If I get around to scan some nicer pics, I could send them to the
> Oly
> > gallery.
> Peter,
> Thanks for posting the details! I am very interested and have tried
> to use pinhole photography with OM cameras before without much
> success. perhaps my pinhole was too large in diameter?
> I tried to drill a hole in the center of an aluminum can and
> fit that to an OM2S.
>
> So you used a black plastic body cap? How did you attach the
> aluminum piece to the plastic body cap?
> [PL] I drilled a hole of about 1 cm diameter in the body cap (start
> with a small hole, otherwise you won't be able to hold it ... I
> learned the hard way :) ). Then I took a small piece of aluminum,
> just a bit larger than the hole in the body cap. I taped this onto
> the inside of the body cap. Be careful to have the pinhole as close
> to the middle as possible ! I didn't measure it myself, though. Use
> lots of black tape.
>
> What is the focal length? Is it wide angle? Have you been able
> to take the sort of picture where moving objects are invisible?
> Are the images fuzzy??
> [PL] I measured the distance from the body cover to the film plane
> and it's about 50mm, so it's a standard lens. I'm planning to buy an
> OM-1 so that I can lock up the mirror and plug a pinhole into the
> mirrorbox. 25mm, here I come.
>
> As with all pinhole camera's, everything is a bit unsharp. It's quite
> a cute effect, really, if you use it for the right kind of images.
>
> If you take a picture with an exposure of 3 minutes, it's no problem
> to start running circles around your tripod :) Also, people walking
> by don't show. I've been taking some pictures during the art history
> courses of my evening class, during which people were sitting 'still'.
> A *very* funny effect !
>
>
> I can't wait to see your photos on the new Gallery!
>
> Hank Hogan <flzhgn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> Hank Hogan --
>
> BTW, I'm looking for a job as a biological science research
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> with my skills (see resume on my home page) please let me know.
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> Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1998 22:11:20 -0700
> From: "Thomas H. Hogan" <flzhgn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [OM] FYI:M.15V Ni-Cd Charger 1
>
> Dear Tomoko Yamamoto,
>
> Did you spot any NiCd M18 Control pack 2's ?
> How about AC flash power supplies (to replace batteries for T32)?
> Are these things hard to find? I haven't seen any in quite awhile.
>
> - --
> Hank Hogan --
>
> BTW, I'm looking for a job as a biological science research
> technician. If you know of anyone who might need a technician
> with my skills (see resume on my home page) please let me know.
> - --
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> Biologist, Photographer, Web Designer
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> Date: Wed, 22 Apr 98 07:48:09 +0100
> From: Chris Barker <cmib@xxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [OM] 2-x screens - again
>
> Yes Peter, buy a 2-x screen, you know it makes sense... and then
> please
> tell us (who live in Europe) how much they cost:-). I saw an earlier
> post that our chums in the US were paying about $60 for a Beattie
> Intenscreen, while they cost UKP70 in the UK; and they think that
> prices
> are high over there.
>
> Chris
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> Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 09:00:21 +0300
> From: Teemu Oinonen <Teemu.Oinonen@xxxxxx>
> Subject: [OM] 1-8 focusing screen
>
> BW, Gary and Warren, thank you for useful comments on wide angle and
> close focusing.
>
> I know the 1-8 screen is intended to be used with long telephoto
> lenses
> and in astrophotography. Can it be used for general and close-up
> photography? Any precautions when changing the screen?
>
>
> Teemu Oinonen
> Helsinki, Finland
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> Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1998 23:48:03 -0700
> From: svtbrad@xxxxxxxxxx (Bradley Mabb)
> Subject: Re: [OM] Batteries for OM2S
>
> Andre,
>
> You want to use silver oxide batteries. Stay away from
> alkalines. They
> have the low life. also,it's best to use matched batteries. That
> is, same
> brand, same material (silver oxide), and best to change both
> together.
> I've had my OM2S for nearly 5 yrs now. Once I realized
> alkalines were
> a no no, I've had no problems with low battery life.
> As far as the hearing aid battery, that's for OM-1's, although
> I don't
> understand using zinc air hearing aid batteries when you can buy
> 625 size
> zinc airs as well. For OM-1's, I beleive John H's conversion
> allows the
> use of a silver oxide 44. Makes more sense to me :)
>
> enjoy,
> Brad
>
>
>
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> Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1998 23:53:27 -0700
> From: svtbrad@xxxxxxxxxx (Bradley Mabb)
> Subject: Re: [OM] OM SC-35, OM1 Black, OMPC, XA, XA2, endoscope
> adapter, Ektachrome SW 200
>
> Hank,
>
> Look into SanFrancisco Examiner's website (I'm sure they must
> have one).
> There was a story in 5/20 newspaper about jobs needing filled that
> may be
> what you're looking for.
>
> Good Luck,
> Brad
>
>
>
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> Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 02:52:54 EDT
> From: WKato <WKato@xxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [OM] Tripods
>
> In a message dated 98-04-21 18:47:54 EDT, you,Ted Slotwinski, write:
>
> << have read many posts in the newsgroups
> about the Bogen 3001 legset and a good ball head ( Bogen, Slik,
> Linhof,
> Kaiser or Foba ). This seems to be good for combo for stability,
> weight, ease of use and cost. Any perferences for the ball head?
> Other legsets to consider? The heaviest camera / lens combo I
> have
> would be the OM-2n + 300/4.5. >>
>
> I checked onto Access Discount camera in search of the elusive
> circular
> polarizer for my 21mm and they have B 3001s on sale for $59.00. I
> myself lug
> around a B 3221 which has some sort of generic ball head on it (photo
> swap
> meet for $25). I've never owned a real ball head but the generic
> works fine.
> The Canon is sturdy, inexpensive but has a problem flopping over for
> verticals. If $$ are a concern, try the B 3262QR which is a medium
> duty ball
> head with quick release(an essential)-although I don't know if it will
> reliably support your 300mm. Good luck.
>
> Warren Kato
> wkato@xxxxxxx
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>
> Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 02:58:33 EDT
> From: WKato <WKato@xxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [OM] OM 3Ti site
>
> In a message dated 98-04-21 18:51:18 EDT, you write:
>
> << Would you please supply the url to the 3Ti site. I went through my
> folders
> and
> could not locate it. Thank you.
> John >>
>
> http://www.olympus.com/camera/om/om3ti.html
>
> There are also links to PDF files from there.
>
> Warren Kato
> wkato@xxxxxxx
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