Film Meet Up This Weekend, Anyone?

Slidinginfinity

Hey all,
What with the weather and all thought I might throw out the idea of a film meet this weekend. Anyone interested?

trishw78

Where? Location... Time... day...

Slidinginfinity

Dublin, sat or sun, when ever we can get people to show up.
I am unusually flexible this weekend. Ya know, while the wife's away and all.:D

Kintarō Hattori

I should be able to pop along. I have 2 cameras now.... woo hoo.

DutchGuy

If it's on Saturday I'll be there. Hopefully I'll get my Zorki 4 before then otherwise I'll just have one camera and feel inadequate...

sineadw

I need to shoot some film this weekend. I'll try to escape! Would have to be Saturday afternoon for me though.

boardmann

I'd be on for Saturday afternoon also,
just need to dust the cobwebs off one of my Leica's.
Noel

Slidinginfinity

boardmann wrote: »

I'd be on for Saturday afternoon also,
just need to dust the cobwebs off one of my Leica's.
Noel

Looks like Saturday it is.
Threw this out there with out a plan for a location. Any ideas? I will be trying to come up with something new.

Glad you might come boardmann, I'll have to bring mine and it's less than perfect case, so you can have a look at the damage.:D

AnCatDubh

distinct possibility I may be about at some stage

xia

AnCatDubh wrote: »

distinct possibility I may be about at some stage

Sounds like a yes;)

I'll be there! Wanted to ask already what the story is seeing it's already March.

Does one of you guys still have spare free film? Wouln't say no:)

And Saturday afternoon suits well. Just a thought, how about Phoenix Park or War Memorial Park or even St. Annes Park - I was too often along IFSC and Temple Bar recently...

Mr. Grieves

I may head along to this if I'm free. War Memorial Gardens is a good suggestion, can go into the IMMA grounds nearby too, nice place for photos.

Slidinginfinity

Xia I will bring plenty, just picked up a few more rolls the other day.:D

xia

Thanks! I wanted to go there for ages and get some, now that I call two film cameras mine. But didn't manage and won't before Saturday.

Kintarō Hattori

Slidinginfinity wrote: »

Xia I will bring plenty, just picked up a few more rolls the other day.:D

I hope you give them any pharmacy type business you might have!

duffarama

I'm away on holiday Saturday morning so can't make it

AnCatDubh

Another thought to add to the suggestion list for consideration;

Isn't the funfair on Merrion Square back in operation - anyone know of any details?

katiemaloe

Aw Id love to join ye but I'm working this weekend. Hopefully I'll get to develop some of the photos The usual discount still applies for boardsies.

Slidinginfinity

Duff & Kate sorry to hear you can't make it.

Should we put location up for a vote here?

pullandbang

Won't get there this time I'm afraid. Off to slag the Glazers at Old Trafford

I'm in! Thanks to SL.

trishw78

Anyone any ideas on time & location.

Slidinginfinity

Saturday afternoon: I'm thinking 1ish

location: either Phoenix/War memorial park or Merrion square, depending on interest.

I started this and will make the call if I have to, but would prefer a bit of collaboration.

I will pm out my mobile to everyone on Friday.

DutchGuy

Either location sounds good to me. If forced to vote I'd say Merrion Square though as the fair thingy is only there for a week.

Mr. Grieves

1ish sounds like a good time. My vote is for War Memorial Gardens. I want to try out my new lightmeter which just arrived in the post

I'll bring a few cameras, so if anyone wants to borrow one to shoot a roll of film, feel free. I've a Yashica Mat, a Canonet, an Olympus XA, a Canon Eos, a Holga and a Mamiya C220, but I won't bring them all! I'll shoot with the Mamiya I think.

How about slightly earlier? 12ish?

xia

I'm basically flexible timewise. Just that I probably will have to go via Tallaght to pick uo the remaining exhibition pics and need to find parking (so not too early please). But that would be ok for both Merrion Square and War Memorial Park or whatever we (Slidinginfinity) decides for.

But agree with Dutchguy, as Merrion Square Fair is not on every day it mght be a good option this time and next time then a park...

AnCatDubh

if funfair -

http://www.stpatricksday.ie/cms/events_cityatplay.html

Merrion Square times:

Friday 6.00pm-11.00pm / Saturday-Tuesday 11.00am-11.00pm / Wednesday 11.00am-9.00pm

Kintarō Hattori

Goin' against the Grain and saying the Phoenix.

Slidinginfinity

3 votes for Merrion Square so, going to go with that.

12:30ish (splitting the difference)
Merrion Square

South west corner outside the park.

trishw78

Sweet now don't go changing

sineadw

Not gonna make it Unless someone would like to write my dissertation?

Kintarō Hattori

Pfft I have to go look up Merrion Square on a map.

Edit : Rightyo, that wasn't too difficult and I've been there before.

sineadw

sineadw wrote: »

Not gonna make it Unless someone would like to write my dissertation?

I love writing dissertations!

DutchGuy

Great I'll be there. Got very excited as my Zorki arrived today, but the film take up spool is missing so will have to wait for another few weeks before I get to use it

At least that means my other camera will get used for a bit longer I suppose. Unless any of ye happen to have a spare take up spool for a Zorki you'd be willing to lend me until mine arrives (I know it's a long shot...)?

AnCatDubh

My day is shifting to later availability due to immovable constraints. Don't wait around for me. When I get around i'll keep eyes open for you all. Shouldn't be that hard to spot!

Have fun.

Kintarō Hattori

:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

I just phoned to say I can't go because the door on the back of the camera keeps popping open. Is there anywhere in town that services old camera's? As far as I can tell the only problem is the little latch that keeps the back closed.

boardmann

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

I just phoned to say I can't go because the door on the back of the camera keeps popping open. Is there anywhere in town that services old camera's? As far as I can tell the only problem is the little latch that keeps the back closed.

I should be able to repair that for you,

i restore/repair mainly OLD mechanical Rangefinders SL AND TLR's cameras,

what camera is it ?
if its a SLR you have i presume it the lock pin latch thats broken,

Noel

Slidinginfinity

Thanks to all who came, wish the weather had been a bit better and that the fun fair had been running fully.

Will try for the War Memorial park next time around I think. (I have never been.)

Kintarō Hattori

boardmann wrote: »

I should be able to repair that for you,

i restore/repair mainly OLD mechanical Rangefinders SL AND TLR's cameras,

what camera is it ?
if its a SLR you have i presume it the lock pin latch thats broken,

Noel

Noel that would be brilliant. The camera is running absolutely fine, as you say it just seems to be the lock pin that's broken.

It's a Pentax ME Super. I'll send you a pm shortly.

AnCatDubh

Sorry folks. It was after 4pm before I got there so I guess everyone was gone home at that stage I did have a wander around the fun fair but hmnnnn..... maybe I just wasn't on form for it but I found it decidedly unexciting. Hope everyone else got great shots cos mine are not likely to be very good Anyhow, again apologies I missed you people - war memorial next time perhaps.

Thanks again SL for the loan of the camera!

Might have to get an EOS film camera, I liked not being able to hold down continuous shooting! Anyone have any suggestions for me?

Slidinginfinity

Deleted User wrote: »

Thanks again SL for the loan of the camera!

Might have to get an EOS film camera, I liked not being able to hold down continuous shooting! Anyone have any suggestions for me?

Your welcome for the camera.

I don't Canon at all, but this guy seems to have a few for sale in Dublin.

Mr. Grieves

Deleted User wrote: »

Might have to get an EOS film camera, I liked not being able to hold down continuous shooting! Anyone have any suggestions for me?

I've one like this. Quite basic, but will use your EF lenses and will feel very familiar in the hand. And it's cheap.

I'll prob have some photos from yesterday up by tomorrow. Pity the weather wasn't like it was today!

baby and crumble

Hey guys,

I know I'm kinda hijacking the thread, but was the funfair really rubbish? I was hoping to get to it this week in the evening for some night shots, and also just for the craic...

Mr. Grieves

Our esteemed organiser:

Colour stuff to come later this week, maybe.

Could he be wearing any more straps!!

Slidinginfinity

Mr. Grieves wrote: »

Our esteemed organiser:
Colour stuff to come later this week, maybe.

Man, seeing that makes me think I need a haircut and to get to the gym.:D
Luckily, the gym is around the corner from my place.:p

Also, need to get my new holga loaded up and get out for some medium format goodness.;)

trishw78

Sorry I couldn't make I woke up on the Saturday morning with a Migrane from Hell. Hope you all had a good day. Looking forward to seeing all you shots.

Scans back today.

Slidinginfinity

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Scans back today.

Really like this one!

who knew that lens (and your eye) could take such good shots.
I was going to sell that lens, going to have to rethink.

Took a bit of thinking to try and get something different all right!

Lens is quite good, not soft at all!