Phoenix Rising

The Time Detective - Introduction

This book details how the duo first meets, and their first contact with their nemesis, The Drifter.

Kate is a quiet woman, not wanting to stand out in a crowd. She leads a quiet uneventful life, until that is the Time Detective enters her life, and Kate is dragged on a non-stop ride, never sure if the next revelation is going to be her last breath. It marks the beginnings of their adventures, wandering through the tangent planes.

Click here for Chapter 1

Click here for Chapter 2

Copyright © 2005 - to date Mark Wilson

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Hyperfocal Distances

Based on: 35mm film, 50mm lens,

Multiply feet by 0.3048 for meters

Note:

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Argus C3 Data Tables

In this posting, I’ve put some data tables for help when using the fully manual Argus C3.

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Kopil - Self timer

This is a clockwork self timer, that came in a blue Bakelite case with instructions. Another useful addition from ebay.

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Honeywell - Tilt-A-Mite pocket flash unit

This is a conversion of a product that I’m pretty sure was originally supplied with a PC type connector. However, functions well with the C3 plugs, and saves me lugging the huge Argus originals. The reflector dish completely retracts, making it very portable. It also has the benefit of tilting, allowing bounce flash.

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Argus C3 - Sandmar Lenses

These are the original lenses as far as I know that Argus released for the C3 range of cameras by Sandmar, there’s a Wide Angle and TelePhoto.

There are 2 of them, each in a leather case with blue velvet interior. Both in near mint condition, and no marks on the glass that I can see at all.

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