Firmware update 1.4 was supposed to improve eye detection auto focus, and refresh for the LCD viewfinder during servo shooting. That would be very nice! My initial sense, after updating to firmware version 1.4 and […]
BigVince Photo Blog (GotFilm.org)
Film & Digital Photography, Technology, Travel, and Other Things That Interest Me
Olympus OM-4 Thoughts
I’ve been shooting with my OM-4 for several weeks now. I’m circling through several different cameras (Nikon F2, Nikon F, Olympus OM-1, Olympus OM-2, Canon F-1, Canon A-1, Olympus OM-4) to compare features, and generally […]
Kodak Ektachrome 120
So, I was happy to get my first rolls of Ektachrome 120 that I pre-ordered on the Film Photography Project website. I’m always excited to try something new. It’s strange these days, since film has […]
It’s About Workflow
When we moved my dad out of his apartment and into a senior living center, a place where he could have medical care if needed, we cleaned out his apartment and my sister and I […]
Orion Nebula
Last week I took some photos with a telephoto lens of the Orion Nebula – which can be found in the Orion constellation. From Texas, where I live, it is visible at this time of […]
The Artist in Me (and You)
I’ve mentioned before that I’m not a full time, professional photographer – I’ve been working in the IT world for nearly 40 years. I started out in a support role, moved to programming and web […]
A Roll of Film with the Minolta Talker
In the 1980’s, Minolta made a camera called the Talker. It was advanced in that it contained a voice chip, and responded to certain conditions by verbally warning you. It might say things like, “Too […]
Kingsley and Me
Last Saturday, Kingsley and I went for a hike at Pedernales Falls State Park, which is not too far away. The park’s name is a bit deceiving, if you’re not from around here. There really […]
Medium Format and the San Antonio Missions
The week before Christmas, my wife and I took a little trip down to San Antonio to explore some historic missions. I wanted to capture some images with my Zenza Bronica ETR-Si – some medium […]
