Got My 35x35 Coverage Lens, Thanks So Much Everyone!!

[Paul Kinzer]

I am glad you also encourage the children you know to learn more about astronomy. Allowing children to learn, especially those who have so very little gives us all hope for a better future. Maybe your influence on them will help them become scientists, doctors, astronomers, whatever. I remember an uncle of mine making wedding films when I was young, he had the 8mm camera, the lights etc. As a child I found that fascinating. He would visit our home and we would have movie nights, showing all these 8mm wedding films on an old projector and screen in the living room. His example had a very postive influence on the pictures I am making now. He opened my eyes to something I had not seen before.

I do hope sometimes that something I do or say will lead to a child choosing to pursue either a career, or a passionate avocation like mine. Kids keep me young.

[gerry yaum]

The 1780mm arrived today from San Francisco after much difficult with Fed Ex. Here she is, a real beauty. Thanks again everyone.



https://gerryyaum.blogspot.ca/2017/0...s-lens-is.html

[Paul Kinzer]

Wow, Gerry!

As a telescope guy, I'm curious: what's the diameter of the glass on the front of that thing? Even at f/14, with a focal length that long, it must be huge!

Paul

[Taija71A]

... As a telescope guy, I'm curious: what's the diameter of the glass on the front of that thing?
Even at f/14, with a focal length that long, it must be huge! Paul

IIRC... The Front Thread on that Apo-Nikkor 1780mm/14 Lens is:

213mm x 1.5mm .

Thank-you! -Tim.

[gerry yaum]

Thought I would update you all. My 35x35 camera is currently being built. I will receive on my return from Thailand to Canada in about April-May 2018. Here are some photos of the current build state.

https://gerryyaum.blogspot.com/2017/...-build-of.html

[Paul Kinzer]

Gerry:

For me, at least, the link is empty.

[gerry yaum]

Sorry Paul...lets try again..

http://gerryyaum.blogspot.com/2017/1...-build-of.html

[gerry yaum]

Seems to work now. You can also follow some of my current documentary work in Thailand if your interested. I plan to use a 8x10 Deardorff to make pictures of families living and working a garbage dump here soon. Some great folks here, doing very hard work, children and elderly also. I have been photographing here for the last 4 years.

www.gerryyaum.blogspot.com

[bob carnie]

Gerry I am in awe of you , you do what you say and it is obvious your work is very important for the rest of us to see.. I invite you to visit in Toronto any time you wish.. best regards Bob.

[gerry yaum]

Gerry I am in awe of you , you do what you say and it is obvious your work is very important for the rest of us to see.. I invite you to visit in Toronto any time you wish.. best regards Bob.

Bob thanks for your kind words. Not much to be in "Awe" of, am just telling stories with with camera. We all love photography, we all love to tell stories. Thanks thou for the kind words, they help when it comes to doing the physical work required. Sometimes that gets a bit much at 53, pats on the back help move the old muscles! (am living on the 5th floor with no elevator in Thai). Will be back in Canada in April of 2018. I should receive the completed 35x35 camera sometime after that. Later on (how later not sure) I would love to come to Toronto.

www.gerryyaum.blogspot.com
www.facebook.com/gerry.yaum