Appeal to Emulsion

More Grain, Less Noise
Appeal to Noise: This kid is so ridiculously handsome. Ladies: Beware.

Appeal to Noise:

This kid is so ridiculously handsome. Ladies: Beware.

When I was invading Iraq with the Army’s 101st Airborne in 2003, my squad leader wanted me to write and carry a last letter in my breast pocket. Just in case. I never agreed with the sentiment and I never wrote one. I did write home nearly every day though. I talked about the things I had seen and the places I had been and the people I had met. Most of the time, I wrote my wife saying, “I miss you and love you.” timemagazine: Memorial Day

When I was invading Iraq with the Army’s 101st Airborne in 2003, my squad leader wanted me to write and carry a last letter in my breast pocket. Just in case. I never agreed with the sentiment and I never wrote one. I did write home nearly every day though. I talked about the things I had seen and the places I had been and the people I had met. Most of the time, I wrote my wife saying, “I miss you and love you.”

timemagazine:

Memorial Day

The Reportorialist: Posting Your Slideshow

Gawwwwwwwwwwd, Amy, why weren’t there any PHOTO assignments while I was in your class? I only carried a camera with me everyday for two years looking for something interesting to shoot…  :)

thereportorialist:

Post your photo essay in slide show format on a specially created Tumblr called SHOOT (ljpics.tumblr.com), to which you‘ll receive an invitation sometime today.

Here’s one way to go about it, though I strongly encourage you to improve on my highly questionable “tech know-how.”

1. Once you’ve got…

koduri asked: The latest series of B&W was awesome. Wish I could go on a B&W road trip like that.

Thanks, buddy! It was for work, so the gas and time were compensated for. I hope to have another trip in July, though I’d love to make it your way sometime. BTW, what’s your opinion on the Leica screwmounts versus the new Voigtlander Bessa’s?

Tecopa, California

Tecopa, California

These are the red rocks.

These are the red rocks.

Red Rock

Red Rock

This is where #Zyzzyx Road leads when you exit the #I-15N

This is where #Zyzzyx Road leads when you exit the #I-15N

Loose Gravel

Loose Gravel

Baker

Baker

Final - This was one of those journeys that was good for the soul. I needed the away and the nothing to refresh, and to focus. Just me and the open road and my favorite car. 

Final - This was one of those journeys that was good for the soul. I needed the away and the nothing to refresh, and to focus. Just me and the open road and my favorite car. 

This is for sale. 

$225 + $15 s/h, CONUS

You know you want to.

I’m selling my #Bronica ETRS-i.  It has served me well, but I haven’t used it for a long time. It just sits on the shelf, next to the Rollei and the Hassy, which I use more often. I’m traveling more with work now, and I want a Leica iiic/f due to its light weight and size, and I need the cash for that purchase. This was my first medium format camera, and it was the camera that—in conjunction with advanced instruction—really took my craft to another level.  Included in the sale: (1) Bronica ETRS-i body with focusing screen, (1) 120 film back, (1) 220 film back, (1) un-metered prism, (1) Speed-Grip-E, (1) Zenzanon 75mm 2.8 PE lens, and (1) Zenzanon 150mm 3.5 MC lens. ALL of these items were originally purchased from KEH.com in the BGN and EX condition. I am keeping one 120 film back, one waist-level finder, one 50mm wide angle lens, and the exquisite and rare 105mm F4.5 PE macro lens, with the goal of acquiring another body when desired.  Body: the body was a BGN at KEH.com. Absolutely all shutter speeds are accurate and crisp, and it includes a matte focusing screen. I do not have body caps. The ONLY negative thing about this entire lot is that I broke the tip of a threaded cable release in the cable release port and I don’t know how to get it out.  Film backs: both backs are in BGN condition from KEH.com, and body have the locking dark slide. They function flawlessly and I believe both include an empty 120 spool.  Prism: the prism is in BGN condition from KEH.com. It reverses and positive corrects the backward image as seen through the lens. Which means it’s easy and quick to compose. It is NOT a metered prism. I originally bought the Zenzanon AE-II metered prism, but was not happy with the results, since it was off by about 2 stops. Thus, you WILL need a light meter for exposure. Lenses: the 75mm 2.8 PE lens features a Seiko (yes, the watch company) shutter. ALL speeds are working and are without issue. The focus is smooth and controlled. The aperture rings and blades are in wonderful condition. The glass is clean and clear of haze, fungus, dust, and scratch. Optically, I feel that this lens, with the PE coating, is as sharp as any lens. It’s a true testament to Zenzanon quality. Cosmetically, there is no damage, but the barrel and filter ring show some wear. WHICH MEANS ONLY THAT IT WAS USED AND TAKEN CARE OF.  The 150mm 3.5 MC is in EX condition from KEH.com, and is a slightly older portrait lens than the newer PE lens coatings. This is the bargain lens of the century for medium format cameras (actually, the Bronica ETR is the BEST of all bargain-priced medium format cameras, and because of its size and weight and system add-ons, was a favorite for wedding photogs). It is absolutely sharp and very compact in size. The focus is smooth, the aperture ring and blades are in fantastic working order. The glass is absolutely fantastic and clean and clear of haze, dust, fungus, and scratch. It also features a Seiko shutter. Both lenses come with front cap, and I am including one soft, fake-leather case for the 150mm lens. Speed Grip-E: this thing seems like it isn’t important. It seems hokey and an expensive add on. But you’re wrong. This thing is a life saver. It allows you to shoot and compose as if the Bronica were a 35mm camera. And you know what I mean. Forgive me for playing favorite here, but I’ve always been a Nikon fan over Canon because Nikon’s feel better in my palm and fingers. There is a simplicity to the ergonomic design, and that sameness applies to the Speed Grip-E. It features a thick, solid and comfortable handle that locks to the base of the camera, and a forefinger shutter release button. It also has a hot shoe for flash (Metz, or off-camera radio trigger).  For the body, and the prism, and the speed grip, and the two backs, and the two lenses, I am asking $225 + $15 shipping to CONUS. If you price it out at KEH.com, you’ll come up with a higher figure, plus their outrageous shipping. If you check eBay, you might find a bargain, and you might find a lemon, but you’ll mostly find a bunch of idiots asking WAY too much money. Like $400 for one back and one lens. Here, I can be assured that the people who follow me are as passionate about film as I am, and are likelier to take as good care of this camera as I have. I am absolutely certain of my description of the items and their working condition.  ALL of my High Key photos were shot with the Bronica. ALL of the macro flowers shots on this set were with the Bronica. ALL of these infrareds, too. And here are some more random people and places shot with the Bronica.  As you can see, it’s a fine camera of excellent quality and in great working condition.

I’m selling my #Bronica ETRS-i. 

It has served me well, but I haven’t used it for a long time. It just sits on the shelf, next to the Rollei and the Hassy, which I use more often. I’m traveling more with work now, and I want a Leica iiic/f due to its light weight and size, and I need the cash for that purchase.

This was my first medium format camera, and it was the camera that—in conjunction with advanced instruction—really took my craft to another level. 

Included in the sale: (1) Bronica ETRS-i body with focusing screen, (1) 120 film back, (1) 220 film back, (1) un-metered prism, (1) Speed-Grip-E, (1) Zenzanon 75mm 2.8 PE lens, and (1) Zenzanon 150mm 3.5 MC lens.

ALL of these items were originally purchased from KEH.com in the BGN and EX condition. I am keeping one 120 film back, one waist-level finder, one 50mm wide angle lens, and the exquisite and rare 105mm F4.5 PE macro lens, with the goal of acquiring another body when desired. 

Body: the body was a BGN at KEH.com. Absolutely all shutter speeds are accurate and crisp, and it includes a matte focusing screen. I do not have body caps. The ONLY negative thing about this entire lot is that I broke the tip of a threaded cable release in the cable release port and I don’t know how to get it out. 

Film backs: both backs are in BGN condition from KEH.com, and body have the locking dark slide. They function flawlessly and I believe both include an empty 120 spool. 

Prism: the prism is in BGN condition from KEH.com. It reverses and positive corrects the backward image as seen through the lens. Which means it’s easy and quick to compose. It is NOT a metered prism. I originally bought the Zenzanon AE-II metered prism, but was not happy with the results, since it was off by about 2 stops. Thus, you WILL need a light meter for exposure.

Lenses: the 75mm 2.8 PE lens features a Seiko (yes, the watch company) shutter. ALL speeds are working and are without issue. The focus is smooth and controlled. The aperture rings and blades are in wonderful condition. The glass is clean and clear of haze, fungus, dust, and scratch. Optically, I feel that this lens, with the PE coating, is as sharp as any lens. It’s a true testament to Zenzanon quality. Cosmetically, there is no damage, but the barrel and filter ring show some wear. WHICH MEANS ONLY THAT IT WAS USED AND TAKEN CARE OF. 

The 150mm 3.5 MC is in EX condition from KEH.com, and is a slightly older portrait lens than the newer PE lens coatings. This is the bargain lens of the century for medium format cameras (actually, the Bronica ETR is the BEST of all bargain-priced medium format cameras, and because of its size and weight and system add-ons, was a favorite for wedding photogs). It is absolutely sharp and very compact in size. The focus is smooth, the aperture ring and blades are in fantastic working order. The glass is absolutely fantastic and clean and clear of haze, dust, fungus, and scratch. It also features a Seiko shutter.

Both lenses come with front cap, and I am including one soft, fake-leather case for the 150mm lens.

Speed Grip-E: this thing seems like it isn’t important. It seems hokey and an expensive add on. But you’re wrong. This thing is a life saver. It allows you to shoot and compose as if the Bronica were a 35mm camera. And you know what I mean. Forgive me for playing favorite here, but I’ve always been a Nikon fan over Canon because Nikon’s feel better in my palm and fingers. There is a simplicity to the ergonomic design, and that sameness applies to the Speed Grip-E. It features a thick, solid and comfortable handle that locks to the base of the camera, and a forefinger shutter release button. It also has a hot shoe for flash (Metz, or off-camera radio trigger). 

For the body, and the prism, and the speed grip, and the two backs, and the two lenses, I am asking $225 + $15 shipping to CONUS. If you price it out at KEH.com, you’ll come up with a higher figure, plus their outrageous shipping. If you check eBay, you might find a bargain, and you might find a lemon, but you’ll mostly find a bunch of idiots asking WAY too much money. Like $400 for one back and one lens. Here, I can be assured that the people who follow me are as passionate about film as I am, and are likelier to take as good care of this camera as I have. I am absolutely certain of my description of the items and their working condition. 

ALL of my High Key photos were shot with the Bronica. ALL of the macro flowers shots on this set were with the Bronica. ALL of these infrareds, too. And here are some more random people and places shot with the Bronica. 

As you can see, it’s a fine camera of excellent quality and in great working condition.

Going Home

Going Home

Dunes

Dunes