So, after a summer break, it’s time again to brush up on your 2nd Grade classical history and moderately-sized furry mammal knowledge as it will be required to get the most out of this episode. Off topic we discuss the Fujinon 55mm f/2.2 and a potential clone, the new Voigtlander (is it a) Heliar 50mm f/1.5 (how can it be if it’s f/1.5 and six elements!), and how to manage a house move with a large camera collection.

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The Final Chapter of the Cocaine & Waffles Podcast Experiment 

Starring:

• Mike Eckman 
• Johnny Sisson 
• Theo Panagopoulos
• Anthony Rue 
• Mark Faulkner
• Rick Oleson
• Daniel Hausman
• Vadislav Kern
• Rob Jamieson

Check out the The Ohio Camera Collector's Society Annual Camera Auction 

A slew of Vivitar purchases by Simon is the inspiration for a Vivitar special show where we give something of a potted history of the once great American lens brand. Whilst Vivitar has always been at the value end of the lens market, many of their lenses punched well beyond their weight. We discuss our collective experiences (well Johnny and Simon do...) of Vivitar lenses and pick our favourites and bargain buys.

LINKS

Vivitar T2 lenses

Vivitar T4 Lenses

Vivitar Lenses on Apotelyt

Vivitar Wiki

Vivitar Lenses on Cameraquest 

The Great Vivitar 28mm 28mm Bestiary

The Vivitar PN2011 35mm Camera

Vivitar Maniacs on Flickr

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The Cocaine & Waffles Podcast Experiment 

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• Mike Eckman 
• Johnny Sisson 
• Cheyenne Morrison 
• Perry Ge 
• Mike Novak
• Anthony Rue 
• Eric Enrico Jason 
• Theo Panagopoulos

In July, 2019 (Episode #77), we thoroughly enjoyed having the rare talent that is Isabel Curdes on the show, so we are delighted to able to maroon her on our desert island with 4 special lenses and two cameras (one is a big digital camera with a stupid shutter speed dial (if you're Simon and have weird issues with shutter speed dials.)) Isabel's picks are pretty stellar, which is not surprising seeing how many lenses she's gone through over the years. As well as getting to know Isabel's lenses better, we also have a quick chat about the automated mounted slide "scanning" device, the Cameradactyl BoopBoop Trigger and give definitive advice to Graeme Jago in his hunt for a new Cheap Shot Challenge camera...

ISABEL CURDES

Website | Twitter | Instagram

LINKS

Mamiya 80mm f/1.9

SMC Pentax 67 105mm f/2.4

Hermagis Eidoscope

Fuji GFX 50R

Graflex Speed Graphic

Sunny 16 Podcast

I dream Of Cameras Podcast

Cameradactyl BoopBoop Trigger

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There's something in the air, it's almost tangible... that's right it's pent up GAS, and we've just released it! Perry finally (and properly) breaks his No Nut November pledge from last October, Simon meets one of his hero lenses, and Johnny has extreme Leica satisfaction. Plenty of lens talk on adapting projection lenses, adapting the Contax G 35mm/2 Planar to Leica M, and some sharp practice by an auction house.

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It appears that taking a month off has not helped with the intelligence and lens knowledge of the three hosts. Perry struggles with cleaning marks, Simon struggles with the Minolta Rokkor VFC 24mm f/2.8 and Johnny struggles with the "focus bubble" of the Russar MR-2. If you have any knowledge of the three subject above, beware listening will be painful...

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Anil’s back and he’s brought his Unusual Eye with him. It’s just as well that we had Anil booked as Johnny had a Red Dot course to attend and could not be with us. As well as chatting about Anil’s excellent new photo book, which you can win a copy of it by entering our exciting new completion… This week’s podcast turned into a marathon session as we took the opportunity to (almost) finish off our latest backlog of emails.

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Anil Mistry
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We're back and winter lockdown boredom is playing havoc with our minds. What else could explain our desire to talk about early digital point and shoots, DSLRs, and a particular Canon EF lens that causes Johnny to have an almost Indiana-level meltdown? We also catch up on the new Sony 7C, the now extinct Fuji 400H, and the Mamiya Press 100mm f2.8.

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NOTES

Canon EF 50mm f1.4 Overly Kind Lukewarm Review
Canon 5D 2005 Review
Canon 20D 2004 Review
Nikon D70 2004 Review
Sony A7C Review
Sony Cybershot DSC-P150 2004 Review
Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro 2005 Review
Fujifilm PRO 400H Officially Discontinued
Mamiya Press System

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Vlad Kern returns this week for another deep dive into the photographic world of the Former Soviet Union. We cover an extensive list of topics, including rare Soviet camera, export models, and espionage cameras. Comrade Vlad has many great stories to share again this time, including a few that didn't make it past the censors!

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ussrphoto.com
ussrphoto on Instagram
Vinage Camera Collectors on Facebook

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Following a lengthy discussion on stray Australian marsupials, we dive into a host of more pressing questions this week. Will Perry succumb to Rodenstock GAS? What is Johnny's perfect TLR accessory? Is Simon hoarding Tessars? Plus chat about vintage cameras in Netflix shows, whether gear should be sold for "grail" purchases, and super telephoto lenses for birding.

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DeKalb Daily Chronicle - Wallaroo chase in Peru

ABC7 News Chicago - Wallaroo on the loose in Peru, Illinois

Phantom Kangaroos

Washington Post - Canada Goose parkas are winter’s ‘it’ coat — particularly for robbers in Chicago

Mamiya C330

Mamiya C330 Manual

Rollei Practical Accessories

Reflex & Magnifying Finders for MF & LF Cameras

Konica Hexar AF

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