The Grey NATO – 148 – Perfect Product 4
After more than a year, it’s the return of Perfect Product and the fourth installment in the series finds both Jason and James chatting about two of their most favorite cameras, albeit very different sorts of cameras. From the get-go, the TGN boys are chatting Father’s Day watches and Jason’s upcoming book signing at Lake Monster Brewing (details below but if you’re in the St.Paul, MN area - you’re invited!).
For Perfect Product 4, Jason has a lovely old-school titanium Nikon and James has a review of his Leica Q that is a few years in the making. From film to full-frame, there’s a little something for anyone that has a love of photography. After that, stay in the mix for a Final Notes that will have you binging nordic crime series and planning your next drive from Alaska to Argentina. Thanks so much for listening – don’t forget to subscribe to the TGN Show Notes newsletter at notes.thegreynato.com – but for now all you have to do is press play!
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Don’t forget! Jason’s book signing at Lake Monster Brewing in St. Paul, MN, on July 1st, 2021, from 5 - 8 pm https://bit.ly/3zzfCAs
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8:50 Jeff Hilliard’s story about his father’s Rolex https://bit.ly/3cN6DSs
9:10 James’ Hands-On with his Dad’s vintage Gruen watch https://bit.ly/35uQihs
11:30 Al Jenskey and Archer Watches https://bit.ly/3wwna56
15:02 Expedition 16610 https://bit.ly/3iNtvVG
16:35 Garmin Descent MK2S https://bit.ly/3zfbw0s
20:00 Jason’ Scurfa MS21 https://bit.ly/3gB3DtK
25:46 The Nikon F3-T https://bit.ly/3q3cqsM
26:14 The Secret Life of Walter Mitty https://imdb.to/35CfvXX
44:30 The Leica Q https://bit.ly/3iRf96P
49:36 Brett Curry’s Instagram http://bit.ly/2UzDezM
1:00:05 Leica Q Grip https://bit.ly/35uUpd7
1:07:51 “The Investigation” via HBO https://itsh.bo/35HevRP
1:12:33 “How To Prepare And Maintain A Car For A 50,000 Mile Road Trip Around The World” via Jalopnik https://bit.ly/35w3Vg6
“There is nothing worse than a sharp image of a fuzzy concept” - Ansel Adams
Film cameras might seem frivolous to generations where they were peak technology but as someone when remembers the transition away from film to the early digital in my childhood, it has been a thrill to discover the slow, tactile experience of old film cameras and home developing. I eyed many Nikon but I opted to pick up the original Canon F-1 that my dad once owned in the 70s as my first film camera, which is thrilling as all shutter speeds are fully mechanical and needs no battery other than the light meter. I also have a Minolta X570 which is a joy to use and have dipped my toes in medium format with a Bronica SQ - nothing looks more beautiful than seeing the worth through the large ground glass of a waist-level finder. In the end photography is photography and all that matters is the joy of making pictures and a beautiful end result that both digital and film can achieve, the best camera is the one that makes you want to go shoot!
"Secret life of Walter Mitty" is my favorite movie and this camera rec is something I had never thought to look up.. great choice 👍