Sometimes the good old simple traditional boardgames are the most fun. I dug up my 15yr-old Jenga set (it even has chinese writings on the box!) and we just had to duke it out!
I decided to use the FA31mm F1.8AL Ltd on the K10D. This legend is known for its buttery smooth rendering, rich colors, and reasonably sharp wide ope, making it a great lens for low-light conditions.
Left: Kathy gets very excited about the game, screaming and wincing at every move.
Right: I tried to over-power a stubborn piece but failed miserably.
Elton and his infamous ‘flick’. I think that’s what I need to conquer the stubborn pieces.
Scarlette pondering about the next move in the shaky tower. I think we purposely twisted the base just to made it harder for her.
Another exam stress relief purchases, or just another excuse for me to buy new camera gear! I resisted the urge to use it till all the finals were finished and as soon as I got home I sat down, read the manual, played with the different settings and put in a roll of B&W 400 film.
The build quality is superb and even though there is a lot complain about the buttons I found it quite easy to access and use. So far the metering is dead-on but I haven’t tried some tricky scenarios yet. The viewfinder is large and bright but since it is only manual focus I have to focus my subject in the center.
A classic barbershop with interesting displays on the side.
Intersection of Dundas and Spadina.
I wish this one was in color. The streets and posters had so much festive colors while the homeless man was begging for money….
A dark alley with very strong reflections.
My high school shop teachers, Mr.Kodai and Big John.
At a Chinese grocery store. I got kicked out by another one when I took out the camera!
I realized mid-way that I should learn more about the B&W color theory but so far it hasn’t been too bad!
In September I had picked up a cheap Polaroid JobPro Camera. I was really excited but was disappointed to find out the film has been discontinued. After some patient internet searches I got hold some film and was able to use the camera!
In terms of features there is really not much to control for the Jobpro series Polariod cameras, there is an exposure compensator and a shutter release button….but I am loving the classic look, ‘useful’ descriptions, and the spontaneity of the instant film. Without further ado:
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The dumpling demolishers! |
The Yashica Mat-124G is a 6×6 Medium Format twin lens reflex. This is the first roll using this camera, I had to use another camera as a make-shift light meter and all the shots were handheld.
In terms of operation it is quite different from the typical modern cameras due to the waist level viewer and adjustment knobs. I am pretty happy with the results and the square format is quite different and fun experience.
Mel’s Diner at Waterloo Plaza!
Underground Garage:
University of Toronto:
AJung:
Pat and Tod with the new Kodiak chassis:
Ryan with his SICK hat:
Mechatronics Soccer team:
