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Archives: October, 2007

Comparing a couple of M42 wide-angle lenses

31st October 2007

So, after spending maybe-a-little-too-much time on eBay I’ve got 3 wide-angle M42 screw-mount lenses to choose from. I didn’t intend to get two 28mm lenses, but I bid on a couple of lenses where the descriptions were vague and the photos were out of focus – lucky I didn’t end up with a couple of [...]

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Chili-Cheese Omelet

5th October 2007

I’ve since surpassed even this, but for a couple of weeks this was the Best Breakfast Ever. The title and photo should explain it all, but I’ll provide a quick recipe.
Chili: Normally, I prefer a braised beef chuck chili. I don’t use masa harina, tortilla chips, or any other evil corn product so it turns [...]

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