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Orio
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 Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 11:14 pm Post subject: Supporting Member program starts now |
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Orio wrote:
PLEASE RENEW YOUR SUBSCRIPTION IF IT IS EXPIRED ! You can found expire date bellow your avatar, many thanks!
Attila
Dear friends,
as you could notice in the last few days, the situation with the forum hosting has come to a point where we needed to make a decision. So we did. We will move this forum to a dedicated server, that will be able to handle all the current traffic, and more. A decision necessary, because this forum, which started as a forum of friends with about 10 people or so in the first weeks, has remained a forum of friends, but now we're thousands.
Starting from now, we open subscriptions to the Supporting Member program. In a nutshell, you can help this forum paying for the new hosting server by becoming a Supporting Member, for a yearly fee of 25 USD.
What are the advantages of being a Supporting Member? None. Yes, no privileges, except for the pride of being able to say to helped the most important manual focus lenses forum in the world to survive. And, well, maybe Attila will find a way to put a "Supporting Member" writing under our avatars.
Those that will choose not to partecipate will only take the good part without the bitter pill. The subscription to the forum is and will remain completely free; all forum functions, including the ability to sell in the marketplace, will still be available to the Basic (i.e. non paying) Members at no costs. And they will enjoy the higher speed and performance just like the paying members. This is because the of the generosity of Attila, who decided that even selling in the Marketplace will remain a free privilege, with no subscription costs and no shares on the sales.
But, I hope, that many will decide to help us never the less. They say that the truest love is the one without an interest. Now you have a chance to prove it! 
Those who would like to become Supporting Members, please send 25 USD to Attila. (Pls use donation button on top left side)
The subscription is open from now; you can start subscribing, and your subscription will be valid for one year from the day you subscribe.
Given the high cost of the new server, we will not be able to migrate the forum until we have a minimum of 30 paying Supporting Members. So start now, the faster you do it, the sooner we will have a new, shining, and lighting-fast forum to enjoy.
Thank you for your support!
Orio
Admin.
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rukmeister
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| Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2010 11:38 pm Post subject: |
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rukmeister wrote:
I have to say I wholeheartedly agree with this setup. It is voluntary, but no one is penalized for not subscribing, and subscribers aren't rewarded. So no ugly elitism coming up etc. It is much more egalitarian.
So subscription paid |
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lulalake
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| Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 12:10 am Post subject: |
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lulalake wrote:
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I have to say I wholeheartedly agree with this setup. It is voluntary, but no one is penalized for not subscribing, and subscribers aren't rewarded. So no ugly elitism coming up etc. It is much more egalitarian.
So subscription paid |
Good idea. |
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Xpres
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| Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 12:27 am Post subject: |
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Xpres wrote:
Good decision...! Subs on the way.
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Himself
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| Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 12:32 am Post subject: |
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Himself wrote:
Well Orio, that was beautifully said.
May I pay by installments? I'm not kidding.
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Orio
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| Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 12:37 am Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
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Well Orio, that was beautifully said.
May I pay by installments? I'm not kidding. |
No problem for me, but it's Attila who handles the money and will pay the new provider, so maybe let's hear from him.
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darrenw
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| Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 1:40 am Post subject: |
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darrenw wrote:
Sounds good to me. I cannot tell you how the knowledge here has helped me. Money just sent.
Take care.
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cooltouch
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cooltouch wrote:
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So no ugly elitism coming up etc. It is much more egalitarian.
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Geez, that's a really good way of putting it. I've been trying to put into words what I don't like about other forums that have subscriptions and a two-tiered membership base. With most of them, I simply don't frequent them enough to justify subscribing, and I don't like the feeling I get or the restrictions I run into because of this.
I think that Attila's egalitarian approach speaks volumes with regard to his generosity. As the Yiddish might say, Attila is a mensch. Truly.
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nemesis101
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| Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 6:56 am Post subject: |
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nemesis101 wrote:
Sub on way 
Doug
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ylyad
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| Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 8:01 am Post subject: |
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ylyad wrote:
Done.
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Scheimpflug
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| Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 9:05 am Post subject: |
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Scheimpflug wrote:
I just sent my contribution, so count me in! 
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Nikon: 18-55/3.5-5.6 "G ED II DX" (F) Soligor: 28/2.8 (FL->F converted), 135/3.5 (F), 3x TC (F, modified) Kalimar: 28-85/3.5 (F)
Vivitar: 70-210/2.8-4.0 Version 3 (F), Tele 500/6.3 Preset (F), 19/3.8 (F) Minolta: 300/5.6 (SR/MC/MD pending F conversion)
Tamron: 28/2.8 (Adaptall) Panagor: 28/2.5 (FD) Aetna: 300/5.6 (F) Osawa: MC 28/2.8 (F)
Vintage Lenses: Dallmeyer: 1940s A.M. 14in 356mm f4 (ULF->M42) 1930s Adon Telephoto Taylor, Taylor & Hobson: 1880s Rapid Rectilinear 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 11.31in f/8 (LF->?)
Parts Lenses: Nikon 35-135/3.5-4.5 (F), Sigma 70-210/4.5 (F), Nikon 50/1.8 Series E (F) |
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my_photography
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| Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 9:13 am Post subject: |
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my_photography wrote:
Yes, I want to be a supporting member for this great site. Done.
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Other Germany: Meyer Primoplan 50/1.8, Meyer Trioplan 100/2.8
Takumar: SMC 50/1.4 Super Tak 55/2, Super Tak 85/1.9, S-M-C 135/3.5, Super Tak 150/4
Russian: Zenith 16/2.8, Mir-24M 2/35, Volna-9 50/2.8, Helios 44M (58/2), Helios 44M-3 MC (58/2), Helios 40 (85/1.5), Tair 11A (135/2.8 )
Others: Sears 28/2.8, Sankor 35/2.8, Enna M�nchen Tele-Ennalyt 135/3.5
Zoom Sigma Zoom 28-85/3.5-4.5
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SVP
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| Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 10:45 am Post subject: |
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SVP wrote:
Done! |
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scsambrook
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| Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 10:53 am Post subject: |
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scsambrook wrote:
Yes, I am a supporter too. Payment just now made.
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56 DIN
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| Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 11:24 am Post subject: |
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56 DIN wrote:
this is the way for now, let´s do immediately
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Nikos
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| Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 12:23 pm Post subject: |
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Nikos wrote:
I have just paid.
However, this is not enough for me.
I also want to help in the migration process.
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Zeiss 2/135 Contax, Zeiss 2.8/135 Contax, Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 35-70 Contax, Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 100-300 Contax, Zeiss F-Distagon Rollei, Canon FD 24mm f2, Minolta MD Rokkor 35mm f2.8
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AF lenses: Canon 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye, Canon 24-70 f/2.8 L, Canon 70-200 f/2.8 L IS II, Canon 70-200 f/4 L, Canon 300 f/4 L IS, Canon 100 f/2.8 macro
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youngcoby
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| Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 9:08 pm Post subject: |
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youngcoby wrote:
Done with love
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Takumar: 24/3.5 - 28/3.5 - 35/3.5 - 50/1.4 - 55/1.8 - 85/1.9 - 105/2.8 - 135/2.5 - 135/3.5 - 200/4.0
Carl Zeiss T*: Distagon 28/2.8 MM - Tessar 45/2.8 MM - Planar 100/2 MM - Sonnar 40-80/3.5 AE
Jupiter: 37A - Meyer Orestegor 200/4.0
Coming up for sale:
Leica R: Summicron 35/2 - Summicron 50/2 - Elmarit 135/2.8 - Elmarit 180/2.8
C/Y Carl Zeiss T*: Distagon 35/2.8 AE - Planar 50/1.4 AE - Planar 50/1.7 MM - Sonnar 135/2.8 MM - Sonnar 180/2.8 AE
C/Y Yashica ML: 24/2.8 - 28/2.8 - 35/2.8 - 50/1.4 - 50/1.7 - 50/1.9 - 50/2.0 - 55/2.8 (macro) - 55/4.0 (macro) - 135/2.8 - 200/4.0 - 300/5.6 - 80-200/4.0
C/Y Kiron: 105/2.8 (macro) - 28-210/4-5.6 zoom; Tokina: 80-200/4.0
M42: Jupiter: 9 - 11A - 21M; Helios: 44-4; Mir: 1b; Mamiya SX: 35/2.8 - 50/2.0 - 55/1.8 - 135/2.8; Petri: 28/2.8
Nikon: 24/2.8 - 28/3.5 - 105/2.5 - Vivitar: 100/3.5 macro
QBM Rollei: 50/1.8 - Sonnar 85/2.8;
Minolta: 50/1.7 - Vivitar: 28/2.8 Close focus
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Attila
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| Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
Many thanks for all of you!!
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Items on sale on Ebay
Sony NEX-7 Carl Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4, Minolta MD 35mm f1.8, Konica 135mm f2.5, Minolta MD 50mm f1.2, Minolta MD 250mm f5.6, Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm f2.8
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Esox lucius
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| Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 4:48 pm Post subject: |
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Esox lucius wrote:
I also contributed with a PayPal donation, I dearly wish to see this forum continue as a knowledge resource.
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Attila
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| Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 4:54 pm Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
We need a few more supporter and we will be really fine, many thanks for all of you!
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Items on sale on Ebay
Sony NEX-7 Carl Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4, Minolta MD 35mm f1.8, Konica 135mm f2.5, Minolta MD 50mm f1.2, Minolta MD 250mm f5.6, Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm f2.8
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danikatia
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| Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 5:32 pm Post subject: |
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danikatia wrote:
My contribution has gone .....
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hexi
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| Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 6:01 pm Post subject: |
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hexi wrote:
I've learned many things and met "virtually" for now great people here, so i'll suscribe as well.
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rawhead
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| Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 6:08 pm Post subject: |
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rawhead wrote:
My money is sent too. It had been too long since my last contribution so great timing The amount of information and commaraderie we get from the forum is invaluable.
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Olivier
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| Posted: Sun Nov 07, 2010 10:44 pm Post subject: |
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Olivier wrote:
That's done with great pleasure.
With all my friendly greetings and thanks for havieng created this awesome site !
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poncho_morales
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| Posted: Mon Nov 08, 2010 12:51 pm Post subject: |
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poncho_morales wrote:
+1 just now... keep up the great work Attila!
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