Is View Camers Magazine still available?

[Jan Pedersen]

Did the September/October issue of View Camera Magazine reach your mail boxes yet? I have not received mine and a call to the office was unsuccesfull.
Thanks.

jan

[Jim Graves]

Most recent I've received is the 7/8-08 issue.

[Eric Biggerstaff]

I don't have mine yet but usually it arrives to my home here in Colorado around the 20th of the month, so I expect it shortly.

[Jim Cole]

I was curious as well as to where my Sept/Oct issue was and was told there was a delay in the printing and that the issue should have hit the mail on the 16th or 17th.

[Jim Graves]

Per Publisher Steve Simmons ... "View Camera is in the mail and will be reaching its subscribers shortly. If anyone has a concern about their subscription, or if anyone wants to know what we are up to they can check the web site" www.viewcamera.com

I checked the web site ... and it's all there. Also got a quick response when I emailed.

Had no problem contacting them ...

[Jim Graves]

Oh yeah, forgot to mention the email address for them: amiles@viewcamera.com

[Navy Moose]

Haven't seen it yet, but I'm looking forward to it.

[Don7x17]

I am a charter subscriber.

Over the years, delivery has varied.
Best case has always been the middle of the first month of issue.
Sometimes (more often then I'd like) I have received my issue in the middle of the second month of issue.

So, patience. ....I know I'm waiting for mine as of today 22 Sept not in the PO Box.

Steve will get it to you. He's always been reliable and hasn't screwed any customers that I know of (and yes, I had problems when he first started...he lost my subscription after the third issue....was a hassle to get it straightened out way back in 1989.)

[Nathan Potter]

I agree with Eric, the post talks about delivery. I don't see much advantage in talking about personalities IMHO. Heck, I'm still trying to get to some of the articles in VC from last year so I'm in no rush for a new issue. Come to think of it - I don't think I got to supper last night - had to deal with a flooded darkroom.

Nate Potter, Austin TX.

[Michael Kadillak]

The magazine will likely be in the box shortly. I am sure that there wil be no holds barred here if this is not the case.

The moderators have things well under control and speculating as to any decision they made for the integrity of this venue are entirely meaningless as to the who and why. There are many active prior participants that have moved on for a myriad of reasons at the same time new players are continually coming on board. Really no big deal at all as life goes on very efficiently.

At the end of the day we should all feel free to interact freely on the subject of LF photography here without inhibition. Leaving out the personal issues and prior hiistory is highly recommended while recognizing that having a difference of opinion on any subject is important and necessary. Participants can sort out the details for themselves very effectively.

Several things I have learned here over the last few years. If you are not learning you are not challenging yourself and "growing". Secondly, the lounge is a place that rational people learn to stay away from. Obviously, those that continue to vent in this arenas are not being very productive in the real world or are exposing much sheet film. We all make choices for various reasons as this is a free country. Lastly, it is far better to be part of the solution and thinking carefully about your post as opposed to being a piss ant and letting your emotion run your commentary.

Onward!

[Mark Sampson]

Why does anyone have to *publicly* worry about when a magazine comes in the mail? I've subscribed for 19 years and VC has always made it to my house- unlike, say, PhotoDistrictNews, whose delivery was erratic at best. I'm always happy when VC arrives, but I'm not breathlessly anticipating it. Some people act like a kid waiting for Santa Claus, and I just don't understand that. It's only a magazine after all.

[Mick Fagan]

Mine arrived a couple of days ago, had a look last night, not too bad. I like the cover shot.

I'm at the bottom of the world, so I suppose you lot up there will get it eventually.

I don't worry about it, when it arrives, it arrives. Admittedly I have only been getting it for most of this year, but I subscribed to photo techniques for about 20 years and it always eventually arrived.

Mick.

[Louie Powell]

The September/October issue arrived today in Northeastern New York.

Really like the portraiture in this issue.

[Richard M. Coda]

Mine just arrived.

Didi anyone notice the typo on page 18?

That’s CHRIS Rock, the comedian.

KID Rock is a no-talent rapper... and is WHITE and has no place on "The Black List"

I thought it was kind of funny.

[Paul Kierstead]

Well, I wouldn't call him a rapper; he is not good enough to be one. And after his last single, I'd be inclined to call him a country artist....

[CG]

Just got mine.

C

[Bob Wagner]

Got mine today but VC website says domain suspended
anyone know anything about that?

[Richard M. Coda]

Got mine today but VC website says domain suspended
anyone know anything about that?

Their email is not working either.

[Don Hutton]

Bought out by Citibank..?

[ASRafferty]

Gone cheesecake....

http://www.cameraarts.com/documents/Oct08calendar-adult_001.pdf

[Navy Moose]

I emailed Andrea last week and she said to contact her if I don't see my issue by 04OCT. Hopefully it is en-route and not on my mailman's nightstand.

[Navy Moose]

I did an NSLOOKUP and got the following response:

Non-authoritative answer:
Name: viewcamera.com
Address: 216.193.201.58

the IP does not respond to ping. This can be their firewall not responding to ICMP requests or the server can be legitimately down.

[Drew Bedo]

Is View Camera mmagazine still available? I haven't seen it at my favorite newsstand in six months...did I just miss it each time?

[clay harmon]

www.viewcamera.com might have the information

[Merg Ross]

It is surely available by subscription. I received the September/October issue today.

[Michael Kadillak]

Something has happened with their web site as their domain has been suspended for some reason. Probably did not renew it in a timely manner?

Cheers!

[Marko]

Maybe they mailed the renewal? :D

[Brian_A]

I talked to Steve Simmons on the phone today and they think the web issue was something on the server side that got messed up. As far as availability, I bought the Sept/Oct issue on the stand last week.

[Bob Wagner]

see thread under business:
http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?p=397381#post397381
They are working on it

[Skorzen]

Mine just arrived.

Didi anyone notice the typo on page 18?

That’s CHRIS Rock, the comedian.

KID Rock is a no-talent rapper... and is WHITE and has no place on "The Black List"

I thought it was kind of funny.


Yeah I saw that, also the section where it talks about the guy who shot the biker club had a few zingers as well.

[jdc]

Gone cheesecake....

http://www.cameraarts.com/documents/Oct08calendar-adult_001.pdf

It appears Simmons has taken over Camera Arts and that he'll be having a photo contest.

[Jim Graves]

I received my copy in the mail today.

[Paul Kierstead]

The website is up and alive again.

[Navy Moose]

Mine arrived yesterday :-)

[redrockcoulee]

Got my copy today. It states that the password is on the front cover. Where exactly is that as do not see anything that looks like a password? Not asking for the password just where I should be looking.

[Richard K.]

I didn't see it either...so,what is it? :)

[clay harmon]

Its probably just a typo.

[redrockcoulee]

The only numbers I have on the bottom half of the cover are the bar code and 7X17. I thought I was just not looking in the correct place but it does say front cover. Guess an error in packaging. Thanks.

[Jan Pedersen]

Don't have my issue yet. It is possible that my neighbors are reading it. Some of the mail men in my area are iliterate and often drop my neighbors mail of in my mailbox.
The code number is only on subscriber issued magazines, not on those bought in the bookstore.

jan

[redrockcoulee]

Don't have my issue yet. It is possible that my neighbors are reading it. Some of the mail men in my area are iliterate and often drop my neighbors mail of in my mailbox.
The code number is only on subscriber issued magazines, not on those bought in the bookstore.

jan

As no place in town sells them I do have to subscribe. They obviously mixed up newsstand copies with subscriber copies somewhere along the line. I am going to email View Camera Mag about it in case Steve Simmons is not reading this thread.

[Eric Biggerstaff]

I got my issue yesterday and the subscriber number is at the bottom, so it looks like some people got it while others did not.

[Merg Ross]

In any event, you will need to call View Camera to enable access to the subscriber section. There was a password security breach earlier in this thread.

[tgtaylor]

How come a subscriber cannot access the subscriber section of earlier issues? They should be permanently accessible to subscribers on-line. No?

[Greg Lockrey]

I'm the one that screwd up and posted the password number by mistake. I appologize to all of you that have to go through the hassle of contacting VC to get a new password. :o I was just trying to be helpful. [Shoot me at sunrise!]

[redrockcoulee]

I'm the one that screwd up and posted the password number by mistake. I appologize to all of you that have to go through the hassle of contacting VC to get a new password. :o I was just trying to be helpful. [Shoot me at sunrise!]

Greg

I did appreciate your attempt at assisting however I have no plans on travelling half way across the continent to photography you at sunrise.

[Merg Ross]

There was a time when the password was printed on the mailing label. Was that password peculiar to the individual subscriber? I never tried accessing the subscriber section, so do not have the answer.

[Greg Lockrey]

I got my issue yesterday and the subscriber number is at the bottom, so it looks like some people got it while others did not.

I would have never guessed that the secret number would have been posted on a cover of a magazine accessable to anyone who comes to my studio, but on the mailing label instead. It took me about three issuses to figure out where it was posted so I was just trying to help. The logistics nightmare that this has to cause the routers to set up for mailing and/or store distribution.

[BrianShaw]

There was a time when the password was printed on the mailing label. Was that password peculiar to the individual subscriber?

I can't speak for Steve or Andrea, but I think the change to putting PW on the cover may have been because many people, like me, would tear off the plastic wrapper and throw it away... mailing label and all.

I don't think it was unique to individual because several times I called and got the PW from Andrea.

[Merg Ross]

That makes sense. I just wondered, because my mailing label has four rows of numbers and letters. I assumed one was the password until today when this thread alerted me to it being printed on the cover. If I had read the Contents page more carefully I would have known that the password was now on the cover.

[redrockcoulee]

For Canadians needing the new password DO NOT FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE WEBSITE if you subscribed through Rob. Contact him directly.

[Greg Lockrey]

That makes sense. I just wondered, because my mailing label has four rows of numbers and letters. I assumed one was the password until today when this thread alerted me to it being printed on the cover. If I had read the Contents page more carefully I would have known that the password was now on the cover.

I thought that that number was some sort of production date/location code similar to what Playboy used have with the bunny and the stars. :)

[ASRafferty]

If any rabidly curious nonsubscribers would like last month's and this month's issues for $10, please email me. I don't think I took the Double Secret Oath not to reveal the number on the cover.

[Greg Lockrey]

If any rabidly curious nonsubscribers would like last month's and this month's issues for $10, please email me. I don't think I took the Double Secret Oath not to reveal the number on the cover.

Oh my Gosh! :eek:

You're liable to get deleated.

[ASRafferty]

Well, it wouldn't be the first time.
I just can't figure out what you're apologizing for.


Oh my Gosh! :eek:

You're liable to get deleated.

[tgtaylor]

Well, I went down to the post office this afternoon and then damn thing was there! Wasn't there Wednesday but it was today. So I logged on to the VC website to check out (for the first time mind you) the special subsbribers section only to find:

"Due to a security breech on the Large Format Forum, the password to the Subscriber's Section of our website has been changed..."

So I still don't know what the "special subscribers section" is but whaterever it is let's make it permanently accessible. :mad:

[Andrew O'Neill]

Just picked up a copy at my local mag shop.

[Gary L. Quay]

Has anyone gotten the new password yet? I'm not asking for it here, but I emailed them twice using the email address on the site, and have not gotten a response. My server eats a few emails now and then, but usually not from the same address twice.

--Gary

[John Bowen]

Gary,

The password is printed on the bottom of the cover on subscriber copies.

[Turner Reich]

I picked up the current copy at the bookstore this week, it came in late for some reason. The clerk always asks me if film is still being used.

[Don7x17]

Has anyone gotten the new password yet? I'm not asking for it here, but I emailed them twice using the email address on the site, and have not gotten a response. My server eats a few emails now and then, but usually not from the same address twice.

--Gary

Yes, they were very prompt in replying to my request several weeks ago via email.
Give them a call in the office.

[BrianShaw]

Has anyone gotten the new password yet? I'm not asking for it here, but I emailed them twice using the email address on the site, and have not gotten a response. My server eats a few emails now and then, but usually not from the same address twice.

--Gary

I got it from Andrea only a couple of hours after sending a request. The PW she sent didn't work... but that wasn't a problem because it ends up I don't have time to check it out anyway. I can wait for the next issue when things get back in sych.

[falth j]

Re: Subscriber's Only Section VC Magazine?

My thoughts only:


Since I pay the full toll, and purchase my VC copies at the newsstand, I can't for the life of me understand why you need a password to view the so-called 'special' material in the subscriber’s only section.


To keep what precious little is there, and informative, locked up seems to bordering on the ridiculous.


It is incredible that only 'subsciber's' can view the miserly amount of 'information' kept under 'secret' lock and key, while those of us who buy the mag at the newstand, are denied access to the 'wonder's' kept available only to real purchaser's of the mag, the subscriber's.

[Kirk Gittings]

Falth, Many magazines do this to encourage subscriptions. Subscriptions are much more profitable than newsstand sales. As a matter of fact, for most small magazines, newsstand sales don't make any money at all.

[John Kasaian]

The new VC is at my local Borders, but not at the local Barnes and Noble (?) It must be some glitch in the distribution this month.

BTW, VC has received a lot of criticism from various quarters which I find disconcerting. It is a fine, useful and inspirational journal, as well as doing an outstanding job representing the view camera community.

It isn't cheap, but what photography magazine is?

I am not saying that criticism is unwarranted or unhealthy, but Steve Simmons has often solicited input from people who hang out on this forum on what we'd like to read more of in VC, and each time the response here has been to criticize either the distribution, vetting or print quality. It strikes me that these issues need to be directed toward the editorial offices and not 'hung out to dry' in threads unrelated to the subject of what inspires and informs.
Rant over! :)

[falth j]

These are only my thoughts.


I am aware of the mechanics, economics, time, and effort that go into VC magazine, and appreciate having this magazine as a reference.


Perhaps, I should 'subscribe', as it would definitely be economically more feasible than making driving miles to have the convenience of viewing and reading the contributions by the many people who make the magazine possible.


I'm am not criticizing anything, other than the obtuse method of presenting material in a manner that is convoluted, and seemingly overly protected for the amount of information behind the lock.


Surely, with the amount of words expressed over the 'password', and other views about the magazine, an opinion, right or wrong, from a customer, is not out of order, and could be construed as constructive, if only to give Steve insight into his customers thoughts.


If participants to this forum are chastised for expressing a thought, right or wrong, then nothing is gained, nothing is improved.


I would hope a free exchange of opinion, not brutal attacks, should be welcome and encouraged...

[Gem Singer]

Hi Faith,

Since it concerns you so much, why don't you express your thoughts directly to Steve Simmons. He will be more than willing to listen to your suggestions, perhaps even act on them.

However, many members of this forum are tired of criticism of VC magazine. i know I am.

A full years subscription is only $25, delivered to your door in a protective wrapping. There really is no need to drive to the magazine stand, wasting valuable gasoline, to obtain a copy. If you find that you don't like the issue, toss it out. You'll still be ahead of the game.

[Renato Tonelli]

I was at the PhotoExpo last Thursday and looked for the VC booth where I ritually renew my subscription; It was not there (or I didn't find it; neither was K.B.Canham). I don't like every single issue of any of the magazines I subscribe to but I do keep all the issues of VC - I think it's a good sign. As far as the on-line subscriber feature, I am somewhat put off by the need for a password. No real complaints on the whole...

[PViapiano]

This is the first issue I haven't bought in a long, long time...the Tim G-Sanders portraits didn't do anything for me, especially after just seeing a feature on him a few months ago.

Also, as I thumbed through the issue at Borders Hollywood, which just arrived there, I saw a few glaring typos, as is usual.

On another note, I've always thought the print quality to be very good, and I've always liked the diversity of portfolios.

[rodneyAB]

This is the first issue I have bought, glad I did, I'll put my name on the list of new subscribers.