[MF3D.FORUM:1412] Re: MF 3D Expo 2000 update

[Joel Alpers <joela@xxxxxxxx>]

Paul Talbot wrote:


> All this group's old-time "fearless leaders" have been dropping
> by the wayside.  You, Joel, John B., Gary Cullen, Eric Goldstein,
> Stephen Kearney, Paul Lehman, and others.   

Hey! I'm still here, just don't talk as much   ;)

I think it's folks like Sam and Greg that have really let us
all down  :)

Lately I've been spending more time on my 2D photography;
I recently bought an 8x10 camera and a Toyo 4x5 field camera so I 
can finally get out and do some LF shooting. I picked up an 8x10 
enlarger on eBay that's a dream to use, except that, at 9 1/2 feet
tall, it had to go in the garage, so I'm getting my exercise when
I print, as the darkroom is in the basement. 

I picked up an f.64 large backpack (holds a 4x5 or an 8x10 system,
so now I can do both). I took it out this weekend snowshoeing; fit
in the 4x5 w/ holders and lenses, a Pentax 6x7, and a Sputnik. 
About 30 lbs total.

Unfortunately (for 3D) only the 4x5 got used on that hike.

Anyway, did want you all to know that I'm still around, still
reading this list; just not saying much until I have something
to say...

Joel.