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alfredo

(60,307 posts) Fri Feb 12, 2016, 10:16 PM Feb 2016

My mom in law's croton [View all]

I was trying out my new Russian lens, the Mir 1b 37mm 2.8 . It seems like it would be a good cinema lens because it has 10 blades, clickless aperture, and long throw on the focus ring. I like it so far.

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My mom in law's croton [View all] alfredo Feb 2016 OP

When was your lens made? Adsos Letter Feb 2016 #1

the serial numbers start with 90. That might be the date. alfredo Feb 2016 #4

Well, the lens itself looks way cool. Adsos Letter Feb 2016 #10

No, only M42. I like the PK mount lenses. alfredo Feb 2016 #11

Surreal NV Whino Feb 2016 #2

I can't wait to go downtown and put it through its paces. It's got oodles of character. alfredo Feb 2016 #5

Does the croton have a name? It needs a name. Solly Mack Feb 2016 #3

O S C A R alfredo Feb 2016 #6

Jimmy might deserve an Oscar but he's still a Jimmy. Solly Mack Feb 2016 #7

He was raised to believe he was a slice of bologna. alfredo Feb 2016 #8

No point fighting his conditioning. Oscar it is then. Solly Mack Feb 2016 #9

I will be busy for the next few months, but I will get out with my camera. alfredo Feb 2016 #12

I have several camelbacks and did consider the idea, but decided against it. Solly Mack Feb 2016 #13

I can get bottled water, or distilled. alfredo Feb 2016 #14

Let me know what your friend says back to you. I have a curious now. :) Solly Mack Feb 2016 #15

I have a wide range of bulk teas. Love my Earl Grey alfredo Feb 2016 #16

Do what I did. Attempt the stuff you've always enjoyed and if it works - great! Solly Mack Feb 2016 #17

in "Eat Drink, Man Woman" has lost his sense of taste. My future? alfredo Feb 2016 #18

For a while, yes. Any food that can irritate the taste buds now - Solly Mack Feb 2016 #19

Thanks. There are several wonderful food movies. Here's a list of the best. alfredo Feb 2016 #20

Chocolat is one of my favorites. Solly Mack Feb 2016 #21