Pictures of our costumes and props in 2024 (25 pictures)

Pictures of our costumes and props in 2024

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Pictures of disguising my camera as a dragon (4 pictures)

Picture #1: Dragon camera for Arisia 2024
Dragon camera for Arisia 2024
800x623, 152,002 bytes (149K), (html file)
Copyright, Michael Meissner 2024, All rights reserved
Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 400, flash, 1/30 sec, 6.0mm, auto mode, natural color, center weight metering, image stabilization (mode 4), noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: crop, gimp, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 15, 2024 21:52:11
Last modified on January 16, 2024 at 01:36
The camera inside is a micro 4/3rds Olympus E-m1 mark II with a micro 4/3rds Sigma 16mm f/1.4 lens. The dragon is a rubber hand puppet that I modified for the dragon camera.

The squirrel on the right is Nutzo. I always tell people that if I ever decided to become a profressional photographer, that Nutzo claims he will undercut my prices, because he works for peanuts.

The squirrel on the left is Lavinea. I always tell people that Livinea always feels she captures the essence of the soul of the person she is painting, while Nutzo and I just click a shutter.

Picture #2: Dragon camera for Arisia 2024 #2
Dragon camera for Arisia 2024 #2
900x698, 167,180 bytes (164K), (html file)
Copyright, Michael Meissner 2024, All rights reserved
Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 400, flash, 1/30 sec, 6.0mm, auto mode, natural color, center weight metering, image stabilization (mode 4), noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 15, 2024 21:52:26
Last modified on January 16, 2024 at 01:36
The camera inside is a micro 4/3rds Olympus E-m1 mark II with a micro 4/3rds Sigma 16mm f/1.4 lens. The dragon is a rubber hand puppet that I modified for the dragon camera.

The squirrel on the right is Nutzo. I always tell people that if I ever decided to become a profressional photographer, that Nutzo claims he will undercut my prices, because he works for peanuts.

The squirrel on the left is Lavinea. I always tell people that Livinea always feels she captures the essence of the soul of the person she is painting, while Nutzo and I just click a shutter.

Picture #3: Dragon camera for Arisia 2024 #3
Dragon camera for Arisia 2024 #3
900x698, 168,609 bytes (165K), (html file)
Copyright, Michael Meissner 2024, All rights reserved
Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 400, flash, 1/30 sec, 6.0mm, auto mode, natural color, center weight metering, image stabilization (mode 4), noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 15, 2024 21:52:49
Last modified on January 16, 2024 at 01:38
The camera inside is a micro 4/3rds Olympus E-m1 mark II with a micro 4/3rds Sigma 16mm f/1.4 lens. The dragon is a rubber hand puppet that I modified for the dragon camera.

The squirrel on the right is Nutzo. I always tell people that if I ever decided to become a profressional photographer, that Nutzo claims he will undercut my prices, because he works for peanuts.

The squirrel on the left is Lavinea. I always tell people that Livinea always feels she captures the essence of the soul of the person she is painting, while Nutzo and I just click a shutter.

Picture #4: Back of the dragon camera for Arisia.
Back of the dragon camera for Arisia.
900x698, 139,865 bytes (137K), (html file)
Copyright, Michael Meissner 2024, All rights reserved
Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 400, flash, 1/30 sec, 6.0mm, auto mode, natural color, center weight metering, image stabilization (mode 4), noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 15, 2024 21:53:27
Last modified on January 16, 2024 at 01:43

Pictures of my steampunk camera (10 pictures)

Picture #1: Steampunk camera for Arisia 2024
Steampunk camera for Arisia 2024
900x698, 170,636 bytes (167K), (html file)
Copyright, Michael Meissner 2024, All rights reserved
Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 400, flash, 1/30 sec, 6.0mm, auto mode, natural color, center weight metering, image stabilization (mode 4), noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 15, 2024 21:55:20
Last modified on January 16, 2024 at 01:44
The camera inside is an OM Systems micro 4/3rds OM-1 camera with an Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 lens.
Picture #2: Snap the dragon on lookout detail
Snap the dragon on lookout detail
900x698, 120,736 bytes (118K), (html file)
Copyright, Michael Meissner 2024, All rights reserved
Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 400, flash, 1/30 sec, 6.0mm, auto mode, natural color, center weight metering, image stabilization (mode 4), noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 15, 2024 21:55:35
Last modified on January 16, 2024 at 01:49
Picture #3: New gnome for the camera
New gnome for the camera
900x698, 151,329 bytes (148K), (html file)
Copyright, Michael Meissner 2024, All rights reserved
Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 400, flash, 1/30 sec, 6.0mm, auto mode, natural color, center weight metering, image stabilization (mode 4), noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 15, 2024 21:55:48
Last modified on January 16, 2024 at 01:50
Picture #4: Evah the beaveh who does calculations
Evah the beaveh who does calculations
900x698, 152,984 bytes (150K), (html file)
Copyright, Michael Meissner 2024, All rights reserved
Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 400, flash, 1/40 sec, 9.0mm, auto mode, natural color, center weight metering, image stabilization (mode 4), noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 42.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 15, 2024 21:56:18
Last modified on January 16, 2024 at 01:50
Picture #5: Dr. Quackenstien and her goosebuster protector
Dr. Quackenstien and her goosebuster protector
900x698, 130,287 bytes (128K), (html file)
Copyright, Michael Meissner 2024, All rights reserved
Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 400, flash, 1/40 sec, 9.0mm, auto mode, natural color, center weight metering, image stabilization (mode 4), noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 42.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 15, 2024 21:56:23
Last modified on January 16, 2024 at 01:51
Picture #6: New sparkly dragon
New sparkly dragon
900x698, 140,001 bytes (137K), (html file)
Copyright, Michael Meissner 2024, All rights reserved
Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 400, flash, 1/40 sec, 9.0mm, auto mode, natural color, center weight metering, image stabilization (mode 4), noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 42.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 15, 2024 21:56:46
Last modified on January 16, 2024 at 01:52
Picture #7: Racky the racoon with tools
Racky the racoon with tools
900x698, 166,888 bytes (163K), (html file)
Copyright, Michael Meissner 2024, All rights reserved
Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 400, flash, 1/40 sec, 9.0mm, auto mode, natural color, center weight metering, image stabilization (mode 4), noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 42.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 15, 2024 21:56:53
Last modified on January 16, 2024 at 01:53
Picture #8: Back of the Arisia steampunk camera
Back of the Arisia steampunk camera
900x698, 152,857 bytes (150K), (html file)
Copyright, Michael Meissner 2024, All rights reserved
Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 400, flash, 1/30 sec, 6.0mm, auto mode, natural color, center weight metering, image stabilization (mode 4), noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 15, 2024 21:57:35
Last modified on January 16, 2024 at 01:53
Picture #9: OM-1, 12-40mm f/2.8 lens, and old bellows
OM-1, 12-40mm f/2.8 lens, and old bellows
900x698, 167,262 bytes (164K), (html file)
Copyright, Michael Meissner 2024, All rights reserved
Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 400, flash, 1/30 sec, 6.0mm, auto mode, natural color, center weight metering, image stabilization (mode 4), noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 15, 2024 22:00:20
Last modified on January 16, 2024 at 01:54
Picture #10: My costume for the Steampunk Tea Party on June 29th, 2024
My costume for the Steampunk Tea Party on June 29th, 2024
400x846, 61,083 bytes (60K), (html file)
Copyright, Elizabeth Meissner 2024, All rights reserved
Samsung A32 5G phone
f/1.8, ISO 1000, 1/20 sec, 4.6mm, auto mode, center weight metering
35mm equivalent focal length 25.0mm
Programs used: gimp, raw therapee, rotate right
Taken by Elizabeth Meissner on June 29, 2024 09:49:26
Last modified on July 07, 2024 at 00:18

Pictures of disguising my camera as a book (3 pictures)

Picture #1: Book camera with Olympus Stylus-1 inside
Book camera with Olympus Stylus-1 inside
1000x773, 124,167 bytes (122K), (html file)
Copyright, Michael Meissner 2024, All rights reserved
Samsung A32 5G phone
f/1.8, ISO 1250, 1/20 sec, 4.6mm, auto mode, spot metering
35mm equivalent focal length 25.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 15, 2024 23:23:49
Last modified on January 16, 2024 at 01:55
Picture #2: Hole for pressing the shutter release and on/off buttons
Hole for pressing the shutter release and on/off buttons
750x1046, 154,617 bytes (151K), (html file)
Copyright, Michael Meissner 2024, All rights reserved
Samsung A32 5G phone
f/1.8, ISO 1250, 1/17 sec, 4.6mm, auto mode, center weight metering
35mm equivalent focal length 25.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee, rotate right
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 15, 2024 23:24:03
Last modified on January 16, 2024 at 01:55
Picture #3: Back of the book camera
Back of the book camera
1000x773, 185,720 bytes (182K), (html file)
Copyright, Michael Meissner 2024, All rights reserved
Samsung A32 5G phone
f/1.8, ISO 1250, 1/17 sec, 4.6mm, auto mode, center weight metering
35mm equivalent focal length 25.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 15, 2024 23:24:42
Last modified on January 16, 2024 at 01:55

Pictures of steampunk goggles (3 pictures)

Picture #1: Top hat with a goggle with electronic eyes
Top hat with a goggle with electronic eyes
900x698, 141,946 bytes (139K), (html file)
Copyright, Michael Meissner 2024, All rights reserved
Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 400, flash, 1/30 sec, 7.4mm, auto mode, natural color, center weight metering, image stabilization (mode 4), noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 35.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 16, 2024 00:37:27
Last modified on January 16, 2024 at 01:57
The eyes are displayed by the Adafruit Monster M4SK micro processor, which comes with the 2 displays for showing the eyes.
Picture #2: Back of the steampunk goggles
Back of the steampunk goggles
900x698, 125,081 bytes (123K), (html file)
Copyright, Michael Meissner 2024, All rights reserved
Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 400, flash, 1/40 sec, 9.0mm, auto mode, natural color, center weight metering, image stabilization (mode 4), noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 42.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 16, 2024 00:38:46
Last modified on January 16, 2024 at 01:59
The eyes are displayed by the Adafruit Monster M4SK micro processor, which comes with the 2 displays for showing the eyes.
Picture #3: Front of the steampunk goggles
Front of the steampunk goggles
900x698, 138,176 bytes (135K), (html file)
Copyright, Michael Meissner 2024, All rights reserved
Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 400, flash, 1/40 sec, 9.0mm, auto mode, natural color, center weight metering, image stabilization (mode 4), noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 42.0mm
Programs used: crop, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 16, 2024 00:38:58
Last modified on January 16, 2024 at 02:01
The eyes are displayed by the Adafruit Monster M4SK micro processor, which comes with the 2 displays for showing the eyes.

Pictures of people with dapper costumes (4 pictures)

Picture #1: Mike at Dapper Days in EPCOT
Mike at Dapper Days in EPCOT
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2024, All rights reserved
Samsung A32 5G phone
f/1.8, ISO 40, 1/120 sec, 4.6mm, auto mode, spot metering
35mm equivalent focal length 25.0mm
Programs used: gimp, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on April 20, 2024 13:25:08
Last modified on April 30, 2024 at 22:17
Liz and I went to Disney World on April 16-23rd, 2024. After we had set up the dates, I learned that the 'Dapper Days' unofficial event would be at EPCOT on the 20th, and the Magic Kingdom on the 21st. We went to the EPCOT dressed up.
Picture #2: My Dapper Day camera (front)
My Dapper Day camera (front)
900x698, 98,382 bytes (97K), (html file)
Copyright, Michael Meissner 2024, All rights reserved
Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 800, 1/50 sec, 10.8mm, auto mode, natural color, center weight metering, image stabilization (mode 4), noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 50.0mm
Programs used: crop, gimp, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on April 20, 2024 17:38:41
Last modified on April 30, 2024 at 22:19
Dapper Day is an unofficial event at the Disney parks, where people dress in styles from various eras. I did a variant of my steampunk outfit, and I included a new steampunk camera. In 2024, Dapper Days were held in EPCOT on April 20th, and the Magic Kingdom on April 21st. We went to the EPCOT event (we had tickets to things in the Animal Kingdom on the 21st). The camera inside is my Olympus E-m5 mark III with the Olympus 17mm f/1.2 lens.
Picture #3: My Dapper Day camera (back)
My Dapper Day camera (back)
900x698, 98,417 bytes (97K), (html file)
Copyright, Michael Meissner 2024, All rights reserved
Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 320, 1/30 sec, 6.0mm, auto mode, natural color, center weight metering, image stabilization (mode 4), noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: crop, gimp, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on April 20, 2024 17:40:32
Last modified on April 30, 2024 at 22:21
The camera inside is the Olympus E-m5 mark III with the Olympus 17mm f/1.2 lens. Note, on the left side is a Sony NP-F compatible battery to power the camera through the day.
Picture #4: Dapper Day external battery
Dapper Day external battery
900x698, 92,843 bytes (91K), (html file)
Copyright, Michael Meissner 2024, All rights reserved
Olympus Stylus-1 camera
f/2.8, ISO 250, 1/30 sec, 6.0mm, auto mode, natural color, center weight metering, image stabilization (mode 4), noise reduction auto
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: crop, gimp, raw therapee
Taken by Michael Meissner on April 20, 2024 17:48:15
Last modified on April 30, 2024 at 22:23
In order to not have to change batteries, I used a dummy battery in the E-m5 mark III. I used a Sony NP-F compatible battery which has roughly 5.4 times the capacity of the BLS-50 that the E-m5 mark III uses. I used a Smallrig NP-F battery plate to connect the NP-F battery to the E-m5 mark III.

Pictures of the Watch City Festival in Waltham, Massachusetts (1 picture)

Picture #1: My costume at Watch City steampunk festival, May 11, 2024
My costume at Watch City steampunk festival, May 11, 2024
750x1046, 286,703 bytes (280K), (html file)
Copyright, Michael Meissner 2024, All rights reserved
Samsung A32 5G phone
f/1.8, ISO 32, 1/128 sec, 4.6mm, auto mode, center weight metering
35mm equivalent focal length 25.0mm
Programs used: rawtherapee-helper, rotate right
Taken by Michael Meissner on May 11, 2024 12:02:38
Last modified on May 12, 2024 at 16:56

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