50D - Wedding Snaps

last post of 2011

not very good shots as i was not the official photographer, didn't want to get in the way as time was real tight

Camera: Canon 50D

Location: Hong Kong

Time: September 2011

GF1 - Taipei

the times when i needed a wide angle

second time visiting taipei so was familiar with a lot of things. wasn't in big mood of taking much photos as i've been to most places. also because of the typhoon, it was pretty hot around and sometimes it was raining


Camera: Panasonic GF1

Location: Taipei

Time: August 2011

Canon A-1 - Fuji Astia 100F

- this film is relatively red when cross-processed
- had the wrong film iso setting so most are slightly overexposed as the sun was shining brightly throughout the whole trip


Film: Fuji Astia 100F

Camera: Canon A-1

Location: Kelowna, BC

Time: August 2011
Developed by: Kerrisdale Camera, E to C cross-processed
Self Scanned by: Canoscan 8800F

still waiting for canon evil

Nikon has officially announced their mirrorless cameras V1 and J1. Now where are Canon's mirrorless. Hopefully it has similar features to Nikon's where you can use the DSLR lens with an adapter.

Shall upload some vacation photos soon.

GF1 - Granville Island

Camera: Panasonic GF1

Location: Granville Island

Time: March 2011

GF1 - Kelowna

-panorama

-first two taken with Canon FD lens

film will follow once developed

Camera: Panasonic GF1

Location: Kelowna, BC

Time: July 2011

GF1 - Snaps

June is graduation month

-really need a zoom lens to take better shots, pancake is only best for portraits

Camera: Panasonic GF1

Location: SFU Burnaby

Time: June 2011

Fuji Instax Mini 10 - Collection

film collection

part of camera collection

Film: Fuji Instax Mini 

Camera: Fuji Instax Mini 10

Self Scanned by: Canoscan 8800F

DIY DSLR Fish-eye Lens

in order to make a fish eye lens, you'll need the following:

- rear lens cap / front lens cap 

- bench drill (best option but you can also use a hand drill)

- door eye viewer (got mine from a dollar store, the wider the better)

1. find the center of the cap and drill a hole the size of the viewer

2. pop the bottom half/nut part through the hole

3. screw the viewer on and it's done

rear cap and door eye viewer

right: EOS mount to 58mm ring (reverse macro ring)

mounted on 18-55mm lens

used a rear cap since i had a spare one and also have the reverse ring. doesn't really matter but the longer the distance between the lenses the better. and there's also the possibility of scratching the lens/filter if you push the metal part too far back

How Its Made - Impossible Project

How Its Made goes into the Impossible Project Factory to reveal how instant film is made

Snaps

some of my favourite previous works that were for photography class

-recently i read an interview with a winning photographer from the reporters association and he said that a good photo is consumed of 70% chance and 30% skills

Repair Canon Squeak

When I got my A-1, it unfortunately had the infamous Canon squeak. Seller didn't mention it so I had to repair on my own. I got one of the kits on ebay since I had no idea which oil was the best to use and that I wasn't sure where to get the syringe. Instructions came with the kit but I also researched before hand. The method I used is only one of the several ways there are but of course most people recommend to get a full CLA (too expensive tho. ~$100).

-the kit; some oil spilled when I got it but its more than enough for just one repair

-have to bend your syringe to around 45°

-dismantle the front cover and the screw in the upper left where you insert the syringe

-making sure the tip is facing downwards, insert a small drop of oil

-test how much oil the syringe lets out before inserting into the camera

-fire a few shots to see if the squeak goes away, if not, repeat

- tilt the camera to make sure the oil moves around

and no more annoying sounds!

Impossible Pioneer Card

I finally got my pioneer card from the impossible awhile go. It's made from aluminium and its thick enough so its unbendable. The card is mailed all the way from Austria.

GF1 - Home-made Food 2

Camera: Panasonic GF1

Time: December 2010