This is my first attempt at a Zen from CSUSA. It's a black t/n kit with a purple passion blank also from CSUSA.
It's real a fun and easy pen to do.
It's real a fun and easy pen to do.
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Looking good!!!
Bernie
Owww -- That spinnin' thang hurt!!
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That is a neat looking pen. LOML like the Purple Passion and the Purples from CSUSA, she grabs them every time I make one. May have to try a Zen. I am reall starting to like the Black Ti plating it goes well with many different blanks.
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Looks good, Dick. Just a quick heads-up about the Zen... It makes a better desk pen than a carry pen. This is because over time, it tends to get where the cap comes off in your pocket. It's a common problem with many loose-cap designs, and even happens to some of the threaded-cap pens.Comment
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Isn't the Zen one with a magnetic cap retainer? Even so, the cap comes off?Don't just say no to kickback.Comment
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That is a very cool looking pen. Nice work.Comment
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Really well done and very unusual. Almost too pretty to use.
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VERY good looking pen and exceptional photo! I am about to post a pen photo but your has intimidated me!Hank Lee
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you wanted!
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I can certainly picture that - bleck. Thanks for the tip!Plus, it picks up all kinda metallic junk if you carry it in a pocket or purse...Don't just say no to kickback.Comment
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Nice looking pen has a kinda lava lamp vibe about it.I think therefore I .....awwww where is that remote.Comment
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Lee
I have been photographing since about 1950 and have just recently relearned some of the basics that I had forgotten.
I use a Nikon D70 DSLR with an 18 to 70 mm zoom lens, most any digital camera will give the same results.
I use an inexpensive light tent which cans also be home made. Lighting is with 3 27 watt photo correct fluorescent bulbs in 8 1/2" reflectors.
Set the camera on manual, frame your shot, take your meter reading on a photo grey card and set the exposure (I try to keep the Fstop at F18) , remove the grey card and shoot.
I do run the picture through Photo Shop to crop, re size and hit it with the unsharp mask and retouch if necessary.
There is a good tutorial on this site: www.nealaddy.org
Here is a picture of my studio.Attached FilesComment
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You have a GREAT setup! I like it. I wish I could find some "photo correct" bulbs over here. I probably could but I just don't know what to ask for in Japanese.
Hank Lee
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you wanted!Comment
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Lee
Look for any bulb that is rated at 5000K color temp.
Here is a link to a source.
www.bhphotovideo.com the part # is GBFS30ZComment
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