Lenswork - Ouch!

[eddym]

I'm enjoying the Extended version. I addition to the bonus galleries, the interviews add insight and personality that can't be had with the print version.

I'm just the opposite. I took the Extended+Print option for a year, but found that I hardly ever got around to opening the Extended DVD. I have several DVD's still in their wrappers (future ebay collector's item?). Though it is well done and the "extras" are indeed added value, still it is not a viable alternative to the magazine, at least to me. For one thing, I can read the magazine while I eat, while I sit on my terrace, glancing up at the clouds over the Caribbean, or while I sit on the um, personal hygiene appliance. To read the DVD, I have to sit at my computer, insert the DVD, navigate through it, and prolong the neckache I get from trying to read the computer screen with my trifocal/"progressive" lenses. I spend too much time on the computer already, and I would rather spend that time reading APUG forums.

And besides... hasn't anyone noticed that the Extended DVD's are... you know, that "D" word? I mean, we're not on the ANALOG photography user's group website for nuthin'! I prefer both my photography and my magazines to be analog, thanks.

Oh, and a last minute edit:
And besides, the magazines are beautifully printed! Sorta like a silver gelatin print!

[donbga]

and my magazines to be analog, thanks.

Oh, and a last minute edit:
And besides, the magazines are beautifully printed! Sorta like a silver gelatin print!

Without digital technology Lenwork couldn't be printed at a price that people would accept for a magazine nor would the quality be available for the price.

[JBrunner]

Without digital technology Lenwork couldn't be printed at a price that people would accept for a magazine nor would the quality be available for the price.

Well thank God for that.

[eddym]

Without digital technology Lenwork couldn't be printed at a price that people would accept for a magazine nor would the quality be available for the price.

Similarly, without digital technology, we would not be having this conversation.
I have no problem with digital technology helping to create an analog product. I just don't want to have to stick it into a computer to read it.

[michael9793]

I'm just the opposite. I took the Extended+Print option for a year, but found that I hardly ever got around to opening the Extended DVD. I have several DVD's still in their wrappers (future ebay collector's item?). Though it is well done and the "extras" are indeed added value, still it is not a viable alternative to the magazine, at least to me. For one thing, I can read the magazine while I eat, while I sit on my terrace, glancing up at the clouds over the Caribbean, or while I sit on the um, personal hygiene appliance. To read the DVD, I have to sit at my computer, insert the DVD, navigate through it, and prolong the neckache I get from trying to read the computer screen with my trifocal/"progressive" lenses. I spend too much time on the computer already, and I would rather spend that time reading APUG forums.

And besides... hasn't anyone noticed that the Extended DVD's are... you know, that "D" word? I mean, we're not on the ANALOG photography user's group website for nuthin'! I prefer both my photography and my magazines to be analog, thanks.

Oh, and a last minute edit:
And besides, the magazines are beautifully printed! Sorta like a silver gelatin print!

Oh my god,

Should I use a horse and buggy too!!!!!!!
This DVD is full of great things. Mostly interviews that I find hard to hear in a book. I can't wait till the next one comes out. I have seem Barnbaums darkroom, Kim Westons darkroom and studio, and the one on one interviews are great. Oh also having the Photographers show prints and talk to you about them. that is only possible if you do a workshop.
IT IS NOT JUST PHOTOS. IF it were I won't get it either.

Mike Andersen

[eddym]

Oh my god,

Should I use a horse and buggy too!!!!!!!
This DVD is full of great things. Mostly interviews that I find hard to hear in a book. I can't wait till the next one comes out. I have seem Barnbaums darkroom, Kim Westons darkroom and studio, and the one on one interviews are great. Oh also having the Photographers show prints and talk to you about them. that is only possible if you do a workshop.
IT IS NOT JUST PHOTOS. IF it were I won't get it either.

Mike Andersen

I guess you must enjoy sitting in front of your computer more than I do.

Yes, I've seen some of the darkroom tours, and listened to some interviews... but the main reason I buy Lenswork is to see and be inspired by good photography. And I'd rather do that with a book in my hand than a mouse.

Unless, of course, it were my own darkroom being toured. Hmmm... Hey, Brooks...!

No wait, then I'd have to muck the place out. Forget it!!

[jepoma]

I just susribed to LensWork and paid 39 USD for the magazine, which is fine , but another 39 USD for shipping it to Switzerland, which is NOT fine . How about a cheaper and slower int'l delivery offer ?

Hope the LensWork management read this, and offer their views.

Cheers.

[mikebarger]

I think a lot of magazines were getting lost when they used a cheaper method of shipping.

Mike

[jgcull]

I've been subscribing for a few years. My subscription just ran out, and I'm debating. I see lots of beautiful stuff, and I like to read it. But if there were more film photographers included there'd be no question.

On the other hand, it's a *photography* magazine, not a specifically film one. Considering the fact that more photographers are digital than film, it makes sense that they would highlight more digital than film... whether I like that about it or not.

I think they do a great job, though, at what they put out.

[perkeleellinen]

I like the magazine and when I lived in Sweden the local library got a copy in each month and I'd always spend an hour or so reading it. I'd love to find a Euro distributor for it because the sub price plus shipping is $80 for six issues - way too rich for my blood.