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May 11, 2008 12:55 AM  (go back to main view)
new toys!

I haven't slept for three days and am slightly delirious right now but it doesn't even matter because right after I finished two research papers for history of architecture, I received my new 40D (and a Bessa which arrived a few days earlier)!


My little Rebel XT's been through 3 fashion weeks where dudes would shoot with two 1Ds simultaneously, but it's time I graduated to something a bit more serious. I'm really impressed with how the 40D handles low-light/high ISO. My only complaint really is the Bessa sounds so much louder and more mechanical than my old gx, but I'm starting to get used to it. They're just so lovely.

I wish I had photos to show, but won't until after finals. Well, here's a random snap from last week...


I'd like to end this post with a sample of what I'd been writing about for the past few days--insane things that architects say:

"No architecture has existed since 1700. A moronic cocktail of the most various stylistic elements that used to cover up the skeletons of modern houses is called modern architecture...Italy welcomes these prostitutions...that idiotic flowering of stupidity and importance that took the name of Neoclassicism." -Sant'Elia

Marinetti's entire manifesto.

"a dramatic rift between Mondrian and Van Doesburg over the latter's introduction of the diagonal into his paintings"

"And personality? The heart?? The soul??? Our plea is for absolute segregation." -Meyer

and my favorite:
"I would like to add that architecture and its details are connected in a way with biology. They are perhaps like large salmon or trout." -Aalto

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Blog Comments (17)
Posted by Toastycake... on May 12, 2008 7:14 PM
yay film! god bless it... I'm between getting a G9 and a GRII as my "pocket digi" because they're the closest things to a range, a T4, etc I think around in digital right now... but really i need to burn through the box of 120 in my fridge.
Posted by Tinz on May 12, 2008 7:58 PM
tough choice between g9 and GRII, the g9 has a nice sensor, but I think the GRII's lens might be better?
have fun with that 120!
Posted by flipo on May 12, 2008 7:59 AM
you'll love the bessa! sure it louder than a leica but it's definitely a lovely piece of camera.
Posted by Ivan Marca... on May 11, 2008 8:11 AM
im jealous hahahaha :P
awesome!! enjoy them!
Posted by Pascal on May 10, 2008 6:55 PM
cool! have fun with your new tools (as I call cameras :p)

looking forward to many great pictures :)
Posted by cassie.a.c... on May 09, 2008 10:47 AM
Congrats on new toys!
Posted by Tinz on May 09, 2008 2:32 PM
thanks dear!
Posted by CMphotogra... on May 09, 2008 4:27 AM
did you win the lottery?! :P
looking forward to seeing some new pics!
Posted by Tinz on May 09, 2008 10:29 AM
not quite, and I'm looking forward to seeing more pics from you too!
Posted by Chris on May 08, 2008 12:59 PM
from new cameras to architecture diatribes. hmm...
Posted by Tinz on May 09, 2008 1:43 AM
I love architecture but (or because) it's absurd. just had to get that bitterness out of my system ;-)
Posted by Kamil Wyso... on May 08, 2008 12:56 PM
*gives an envious look*

:D
Gratz!
40d's great, LCD could be better, though.
Posted by Tinz on May 09, 2008 1:07 AM
=D yeah, the LCD is so misleading...looking at it you think "why isn't anything in focus??"
Posted by RPolom on May 08, 2008 11:23 AM
Congrats on your cameras!!! I’m sure you´ll have many hours of pleasure with them!
Posted by Tinz on May 09, 2008 1:06 AM
thanks and I know! I can't wait for 2 weeks from now when I have time to go use them!
Posted by Darren Aba... on May 08, 2008 11:08 AM
Congratulations on two excellent choices. My 40D makes a great backup to my 1D Mk II. In fact, I reach for the 40D before I reach for the Mark II for most things that aren't sports. The 14-bit capture, low shutter delay, and 6fps make it a camera that delivers a hell of a lot of bang for the buck. Do yourself a favor and put some L glass on it, though! ;-)

The Bessa is just a great camera, period. I love my little Bessa R. Yes, it's loud compared to a Leica M, but the dual shutter system is nice for durability and is super light-tight. I also really like the metering system in the Bessas. I find that it rarely requires second-guessing.
Posted by Tinz on May 09, 2008 12:56 AM
I know, I'm working on that...esp. a good tele.
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