Pictures disguising my camera as something else, 2014 version. (26 pictures)

For the last few years, for steampunk events and renaissance faires, I have disguised my camera in various fashions. This album contains the pictures for things that I did in 2014.

The copyright owner on these pictures is Michael Meissner. Please direct any comments about this web page to mrmweb@the-meissners.org.

Michael Meissner's home page is at http://www.the-meissners.org, his Renaissance Faire/SF convention links are at http://www.the-meissners.org/ren.html, his digital camera links are at http://www.the-meissners.org/camera.html, his calendar links are at http://www.the-meissners.org/calendar.html, and the head of these photo albums is at http://www.the-meissners.org/photo.html.

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Pictures of a video screen for my painter squirrel Levina (5 pictures)

Ever since I created my female squirral mascot Levina (named after Levina Teerlinc, a female court painter in the time of King Henry VIII and Elizabeth I in England), I have wanted to have her paint in real time. I bought a 1.5" NTSC/PAL monitor from adafruit.com to be her live painting.

Picture #1: Video screen for Levina
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2014, All rights reserved
Olympus E-PM2 camera with Olympus-m43 14-42mm-IIR f/3.5-5.6 lens
f/5.6, ISO 200, flash (+0.33 flash compensation), 1/60 sec, 22.0mm, aperture priority, vivid color, matrix metering, image stabilization, noise filter low
35mm equivalent focal length 44.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 11, 2014 15:10:29
Last modified on March 01, 2014 at 22:33 		Picture #2: Video screen for Levina #2
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2014, All rights reserved
Olympus E-PM2 camera with Olympus-m43 14-42mm-IIR f/3.5-5.6 lens
f/5.6, ISO 200, flash (+0.33 flash compensation), 1/60 sec, 28.0mm, aperture priority, vivid color, matrix metering, image stabilization, noise filter low
35mm equivalent focal length 56.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 11, 2014 15:12:25
Last modified on March 01, 2014 at 22:33
Picture #3: Video screen for Levina #3
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2014, All rights reserved
Olympus E-PM2 camera with Olympus-m43 14-42mm-IIR f/3.5-5.6 lens
f/5.6, ISO 200, flash (+0.33 flash compensation), 1/60 sec, 28.0mm, aperture priority, vivid color, matrix metering, image stabilization, noise filter low
35mm equivalent focal length 56.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 11, 2014 15:13:11
Last modified on March 01, 2014 at 22:34 		Picture #4: Video screen for Levina #4
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2014, All rights reserved
Olympus E-PM2 camera with Olympus-m43 14-42mm-IIR f/3.5-5.6 lens
f/5.0, ISO 200, flash (+0.33 flash compensation), 1/60 sec, 22.0mm, aperture priority, vivid color, matrix metering, image stabilization, noise filter low
35mm equivalent focal length 44.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 11, 2014 19:06:11
Last modified on March 01, 2014 at 22:38
Picture #5: Video screen for Levina #5
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2014, All rights reserved
Olympus E-PM2 camera with Olympus-m43 14-42mm-IIR f/3.5-5.6 lens
f/3.5, ISO 200, Metz 48 flash (+0.33 flash compensation), 1/60 sec, 14.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, matrix metering, image stabilization, noise filter low
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 14, 2014 09:39:00
Last modified on March 01, 2014 at 22:42

Pictures of Leonardo Da Vinci's flying machines as steampunk props (5 pictures)

One of my ideas has been to have my squirrels (Nutzo the photographer and Levina the painter) have an aerial airship. I bought a kit of Lenoardo Da Vinci's Aerial Screw to use as a base for the airship. I had originally meant to finish it in time for Arisia, but I didn't finish it at that time.

Picture #1: Parts for the Leonardo Da Vinci Aerial Screw kit
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2014, All rights reserved
Olympus E-PM2 camera with Olympus-m43 14-42mm-IIR f/3.5-5.6 lens
f/5.6, ISO 200, flash (+0.33 flash compensation), 1/60 sec, 17.0mm, aperture priority, vivid color, matrix metering, image stabilization, noise filter low
35mm equivalent focal length 34.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 11, 2014 15:29:20
Last modified on March 01, 2014 at 22:37 		Picture #2: Parts for the Leonardo Da Vinci Aerial Screw kit #2
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2014, All rights reserved
Olympus E-PM2 camera with Olympus-m43 14-42mm-IIR f/3.5-5.6 lens
f/5.0, ISO 200, flash (+0.33 flash compensation), 1/60 sec, 22.0mm, aperture priority, vivid color, matrix metering, image stabilization, noise filter low
35mm equivalent focal length 44.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 11, 2014 15:34:54
Last modified on March 01, 2014 at 22:37
Picture #3: Build of Leonardo Da Vinci Aerial Screw
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Olympus E-PM2 camera with Olympus-m43 14-42mm-IIR f/3.5-5.6 lens
f/4.3, ISO 200, flash (+0.33 flash compensation), 1/60 sec, 24.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, matrix metering, image stabilization, noise filter low
35mm equivalent focal length 48.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 16, 2014 22:33:54
Last modified on March 01, 2014 at 22:42 		Picture #4: March meetup version of Leonardo Da Vinci's flying machine front
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2014, All rights reserved
Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 400, flash, 1/30 sec, 6.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, digital zoom x2, image stabilization (mode 4), noise reduction auto, noise filter low
35mm equivalent focal length 56.0mm, digital zoom x2
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on March 30, 2014 13:59:41
Last modified on March 30, 2014 at 16:38
Picture #5: March meetup version of Leonardo Da Vinci's flying machine back
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2014, All rights reserved
Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 400, flash, 1/30 sec, 6.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, digital zoom x2, image stabilization (mode 4), noise reduction auto, noise filter low
35mm equivalent focal length 56.0mm, digital zoom x2
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on March 30, 2014 13:59:55
Last modified on March 30, 2014 at 16:38

Pictures unsuccessful build attempts at disguising my camera #1 (2 pictures)

I bought this lovely box from Michaels or A. C. Moore, that may eventually be a new box to disguise my camera. However the box was a bit tougher to cut, and it has been put on the back burner for a bit.

Picture #1: Potential camera box
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2014, All rights reserved
Olympus E-PM2 camera with Olympus-m43 14-42mm-IIR f/3.5-5.6 lens
f/3.5, ISO 200, flash (+0.33 flash compensation), 1/60 sec, 14.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, matrix metering, image stabilization, noise filter low
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 13, 2014 10:41:19
Last modified on March 01, 2014 at 22:41 		Picture #2: Potential camera box #2
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2014, All rights reserved
Olympus E-PM2 camera with Olympus-m43 14-42mm-IIR f/3.5-5.6 lens
f/3.5, ISO 200, flash (+0.33 flash compensation), 1/60 sec, 14.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, matrix metering, image stabilization, noise filter low
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 13, 2014 10:41:33
Last modified on March 01, 2014 at 22:41

Pictures of ties and bowties (2 pictures)

Picture #1: Wooden bowtie
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2014, All rights reserved
Olympus E-5 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens
f/3.3, ISO 200, Metz 48 flash (+0.3 flash compensation), 1/60 sec, 40.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, matrix metering, image stabilization
35mm equivalent focal length 80.0mm
Extra equipment used: Metz 48 flash
Programs used: crop, gimp, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on July 31, 2014 08:36:53
Last modified on July 31, 2014 at 09:28 		Picture #2: Wooden bowtie with neopixel ring
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2014, All rights reserved
Olympus E-5 camera with Olympus 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 lens
f/8.0, ISO 200, Metz 48 flash (+0.3 flash compensation), 1/60 sec, 37.0mm, aperture priority, vivid color, matrix metering, image stabilization
35mm equivalent focal length 74.0mm
Extra equipment used: Metz 48 flash
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on July 31, 2014 08:41:13
Last modified on July 31, 2014 at 09:29

Pictures of disguising my Olympus E-M5 (2 pictures)

Picture #1: Sunshade to be made in E-m5 bellows
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Olympus E-M5-I camera with Olympus-m43 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 lens
f/5.6, ISO 200, flash (+0.33 flash compensation), 1/60 sec, 35.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, matrix metering, image stabilization, noise filter low
35mm equivalent focal length 70.0mm
Programs used: crop, gimp, raw therapee, rotate right
Taken by Michael Meissner on September 11, 2014 20:36:06
Last modified on September 21, 2014 at 21:32 		Picture #2: Bellows work
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2014, All rights reserved
Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 400, flash (+0.33 flash compensation), 1/60 sec, 19.6mm, auto mode, vivid color, SHQ, matrix metering, image stabilization (mode 4), noise reduction auto, noise filter low
35mm equivalent focal length 92.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee, rotate right
Taken by Michael Meissner on September 21, 2014 20:32:10
Last modified on September 21, 2014 at 21:53

Pictures of disguising my camera as a book (6 pictures)

Picture #1: Book box and Stylus-1
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2014, All rights reserved
Olympus E-M5-I camera with Olympus-m43 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 lens
f/5.5, ISO 500, flash (+0.33 flash compensation), 1/60 sec, 31.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, matrix metering, image stabilization, noise filter low
35mm equivalent focal length 62.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee, rotate left
Taken by Michael Meissner on October 25, 2014 17:06:24
Last modified on November 10, 2014 at 09:26 		Picture #2: Holes for electronic viewfinder and shutter button
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2014, All rights reserved
Olympus E-M5-I camera with Olympus-m43 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 lens
f/5.2, ISO 320, flash (+0.33 flash compensation), 1/60 sec, 26.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, matrix metering, image stabilization, noise filter low
35mm equivalent focal length 52.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on October 30, 2014 09:28:25
Last modified on November 10, 2014 at 09:27
Picture #3: Holes for electronic viewfinder and shutter button #2
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2014, All rights reserved
Olympus E-M5-I camera with Olympus-m43 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 lens
f/5.2, ISO 250, flash (+0.33 flash compensation), 1/60 sec, 26.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, matrix metering, image stabilization, noise filter low
35mm equivalent focal length 52.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on October 30, 2014 09:28:35
Last modified on November 10, 2014 at 09:27 		Picture #4: Disguising an Olympus Stylus-1 as a book
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2014, All rights reserved
Olympus E-M5-I camera with Olympus-m43 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 lens
f/5.2, ISO 200, flash (+0.33 flash compensation), 1/60 sec, 26.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, matrix metering, image stabilization, noise filter low
35mm equivalent focal length 52.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee, rotate left
Taken by Michael Meissner on December 31, 2014 22:55:35
Last modified on January 01, 2015 at 01:52
Picture #5: Disguising an Olympus Stylus-1 as a book #2
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2014, All rights reserved
Olympus E-M5-I camera with Olympus-m43 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 lens
f/5.0, ISO 200, flash (+0.33 flash compensation), 1/60 sec, 23.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, matrix metering, image stabilization, noise filter low
35mm equivalent focal length 46.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on December 31, 2014 22:56:46
Last modified on January 01, 2015 at 01:53 		Picture #6: Disguising an Olympus Stylus-1 as a book #3
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2014, All rights reserved
Olympus E-M5-I camera with Olympus-m43 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 lens
f/3.9, ISO 200, flash (+0.33 flash compensation), 1/60 sec, 15.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, matrix metering, image stabilization, noise filter low
35mm equivalent focal length 30.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on December 31, 2014 23:00:56
Last modified on January 01, 2015 at 01:53

Pictures of disguising my camera inside of an old Speed Graphic 4x5 body (4 pictures)

Picture #1: Speed graphic body
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2014, All rights reserved
Olympus E-M5-I camera with Olympus-m43 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 lens
f/5.2, ISO 200, flash (+0.33 flash compensation), 1/60 sec, 27.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, matrix metering, image stabilization, noise filter low
35mm equivalent focal length 54.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee, rotate left
Taken by Michael Meissner on October 30, 2014 09:30:11
Last modified on November 10, 2014 at 09:28 		Picture #2: Speed graphic body #2
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2014, All rights reserved
Olympus E-M5-I camera with Olympus-m43 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 lens
f/5.2, ISO 400, flash (+0.33 flash compensation), 1/60 sec, 27.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, matrix metering, image stabilization, noise filter low
35mm equivalent focal length 54.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on October 30, 2014 09:30:57
Last modified on November 10, 2014 at 09:28
Picture #3: Speed graphic body #3
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2014, All rights reserved
Olympus E-M5-I camera with Olympus-m43 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 lens
f/4.0, ISO 200, flash (+0.33 flash compensation), 1/60 sec, 15.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, matrix metering, image stabilization, noise filter low
35mm equivalent focal length 30.0mm
Programs used: crop, gimp, raw therapee, rotate left
Taken by Michael Meissner on October 30, 2014 09:34:25
Last modified on November 10, 2014 at 09:29 		Picture #4: Speed graphic body #4
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2014, All rights reserved
Olympus E-M5-I camera with Olympus-m43 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 lens
f/4.9, ISO 200, flash (+0.33 flash compensation), 1/60 sec, 22.0mm, auto mode, vivid color, matrix metering, image stabilization, noise filter low
35mm equivalent focal length 44.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on October 30, 2014 09:34:54
Last modified on November 10, 2014 at 09:30

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