Uncle Jonesy’s Cameras Podcast #60: A Look Inside Waynes’s Camera Bag

The Shutter Brothers are back - and Wayne has his Normay camera bag with him! Wayne has been quite busy getting ready for his trip to Norway later this month, Today we get to find out what three cameras and film he plans to take with him. We also hear about Wayne's travel plans and what he expects to photograph there. 

Wayne’s Norway photography plans include using these
three fine cameras, plus film, filters, meter, and the cutest mini tripod you ever saw.

Before we get to look inside Wayne's camera, however, it's time to empty the mailbag and read some listener mail. Listener Roger gives a tour of his "mini camera museum,' which you can see below. We also read two emails that refer to Pentax cameras, and as a coincidence, Kevin relates his recent fist time experiences with the Pentax Spotmatic SP and the Pentax ME Super. And for all you Pentax fans out there (we're looking at you, Mike Gutterman!), www.pentaxforums.com is a very useful source of information regarding all things Pentax.

Listener Roger’s “mini museum” of cameras and lenses,
which he describes in detail in his latest email.

Meanwhile, Kevin has been thinking once again about creating a darkroom space in his small condo bathroom. His first attempt last year was more about “going enlarger-less” and using just a light bulb to make contact prints of his 4x5 negatives, but Kevin abandoned the project after having difficulty keeping wet and dry areas separated. However, this time Kevin is using a small Meopta Axomat II enlarger on the sink counter and also using the bathtub as a darkroom sink for the developing trays. So far, the results look promising. Kevin plans to perform the Kodak safelight test next time, and you can read more about the Kodak safelight test here and also see a great video by the Geoffrey Davis (the Naked Photographer) here.

The Meopta Axomat II just fits on the sink counter, and the
developing trays are in the bathtub.

First prints:  Not perfect, but not bad.

In our final segment, Wayne shares more wisdom with part two of his "Thoughts from the Field."  You find part one here. 

Wayne’s Thoughts From the Field Part Two

14. There’s no such thing as “good” or “bad” light. There are only subjects best suited for the light 

you have.

15. Reduce the variables.

16. Revisiting a familiar location almost always produces better work than the first visit to a new 

location.

17. Field notes are a waste of time unless you review them later.

18. Patience is not just a virtue, it’s a necessity.

19. Simplify.

20. Always have extra batteries.

21. Carry at least two cable releases.

22. You can do everything right and still fail.

23. Wayne’s Parking Conjecture: The probability of finding roadside photographic opportunities is 

inversely proportional to the availability of safe, convenient parking.

24. While driving, if you come across a road with a name that starts with the word “Old,” take it

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