Pictures from the 2010 Arisia science fiction convention (26 pictures)

On January 15-18, 2010 the Arisia science fiction convention was held in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I attended Friday evening, and Saturday-Sunday.

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Picture #1: Me as an old time news photographer
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Copyright, Gwendolyn Meissner 2010, All rights reserved
Olympus E-P2 camera with Olympus-m43 14-42mm lens
f/3.6, ISO 3200, 1/30 sec, 15.0mm, auto mode, natural color, matrix metering, image stabilization, auto
35mm equivalent focal length 30.0mm
Programs used: gimp
Taken by Gwendolyn Meissner on January 15, 2010 17:36:41
Last modified on January 19, 2010 at 09:36
Picture #2: Me as an old time news photographer #2
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Copyright, Gwendolyn Meissner 2010, All rights reserved
Olympus E-P2 camera with Olympus-m43 14-42mm lens
f/3.6, ISO 200, FL-36 flash, 1/60 sec, 15.0mm, auto mode, natural color, matrix metering, image stabilization, auto
35mm equivalent focal length 30.0mm
Extra equipment used: FL-36 flash
Programs used: gimp
Taken by Gwendolyn Meissner on January 15, 2010 17:37:09
Last modified on January 19, 2010 at 09:38
Picture #3: Bronze sculpture
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2010, All rights reserved
Olympus E-P2 camera with Olympus-m43 14-42mm lens
f/3.9, ISO 200, FL-36 flash, 1/60 sec, 17.0mm, auto mode, natural color, matrix metering, image stabilization, auto
35mm equivalent focal length 34.0mm
Extra equipment used: FL-36 flash
Programs used: gimp
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 15, 2010 17:47:23
Last modified on January 19, 2010 at 09:41
Picture #4: Stilts
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2010, All rights reserved
Olympus E-P2 camera with Olympus-m43 14-42mm lens
f/3.7, ISO 3200, 1/25 sec, 16.0mm, auto mode, natural color, matrix metering, image stabilization, auto
35mm equivalent focal length 32.0mm
Programs used: gimp
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 15, 2010 20:14:29
Last modified on January 19, 2010 at 09:46
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Picture #5: Nutzo on top of the Seneca camera
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2010, All rights reserved
Olympus E-3 camera with Olympus 11-22mm lens
f/8.0, ISO 500, FL-36 flash, 1/60 sec, 19.0mm, aperture priority, natural color, matrix metering, image stabilization
35mm equivalent focal length 38.0mm
Extra equipment used: FL-36 flash
Programs used: gimp
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 25, 2010 10:09:35
Last modified on January 25, 2010 at 09:34
On sunday, I carried the Seneca camera on my walking staff which doubles as a monopod along with my mascot, Nutzo. Unfortunately at the end of the day, the camera fell to the ground, and I lost several screws, and rebroke one of the wooden posts. I had quite a few people coming up and ohhhing and ahhing the camera.
Picture #6: Nutzo on top of the Seneca camera #2
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2010, All rights reserved
Olympus E-3 camera with Olympus 11-22mm lens
f/8.0, ISO 250, FL-36 flash, 1/60 sec, 16.0mm, aperture priority, natural color, matrix metering, image stabilization
35mm equivalent focal length 32.0mm
Extra equipment used: FL-36 flash
Programs used: gimp
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 25, 2010 10:10:21
Last modified on January 25, 2010 at 09:40
Picture #7: Nutzo, Seneca camera on flash bracket
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2010, All rights reserved
Olympus E-3 camera with Olympus 11-22mm lens
f/8.0, ISO 100, Promaster flash, 1/60 sec, 16.0mm, aperture priority, natural color, matrix metering, image stabilization
35mm equivalent focal length 32.0mm
Extra equipment used: Promaster 5750DX flash
Programs used: gimp
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 25, 2010 10:22:49
Last modified on January 25, 2010 at 09:42
Picture #8: Nutzo, Seneca camera on flash bracket #2
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2010, All rights reserved
Olympus E-3 camera with Olympus 11-22mm lens
f/8.0, ISO 100, Promaster flash, 1/60 sec, 15.0mm, aperture priority, natural color, matrix metering, image stabilization
35mm equivalent focal length 30.0mm
Extra equipment used: Promaster 5750DX flash
Programs used: gimp
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 25, 2010 10:23:09
Last modified on January 25, 2010 at 09:44
On Saturday, I took the Seneca camera on a Samigon flash bracket I had bought and then didn't use as much. In practice, the bracket isn't that sturdy, but for a costume, it worked well. Having the E-P1 on the top part worked ok, but in the future, if I go with the configuration again, I will want to add a ball head, so I can better aim the E-P2.
Picture #9: Steampunks
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2010, All rights reserved
Olympus E-P2 camera with Olympus-m43 14-42mm lens
f/4.9, ISO 3200, 1/60 sec, 32.0mm, auto mode, natural color, matrix metering, image stabilization, auto
35mm equivalent focal length 64.0mm
Programs used: gimp
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 16, 2010 13:14:24
Last modified on January 26, 2010 at 08:30
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Picture #10: Steampunk
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2010, All rights reserved
Olympus E-P2 camera with Olympus-m43 14-42mm lens
f/4.9, ISO 3200, 1/30 sec, 32.0mm, auto mode, natural color, matrix metering, image stabilization, auto
35mm equivalent focal length 64.0mm
Programs used: gimp
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 16, 2010 13:15:24
Last modified on January 26, 2010 at 08:40
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Picture #11: Steampunk #2
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2010, All rights reserved
Olympus E-P2 camera with Olympus-m43 14-42mm lens
f/4.9, ISO 3200, 1/60 sec, 32.0mm, auto mode, natural color, matrix metering, image stabilization, auto
35mm equivalent focal length 64.0mm
Programs used: gimp
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 16, 2010 13:15:40
Last modified on January 26, 2010 at 08:44
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Picture #12: Girls
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2010, All rights reserved
Olympus E-P2 camera with Olympus-m43 14-42mm lens
f/4.0, ISO 2500, 1/60 sec, 17.0mm, auto mode, natural color, matrix metering, image stabilization, auto
35mm equivalent focal length 34.0mm
Programs used: gimp
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 16, 2010 13:18:54
Last modified on January 26, 2010 at 08:47
Picture #13: Filker
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2010, All rights reserved
Olympus E-P2 camera with Olympus-m43 14-42mm lens
f/5.6, ISO 3200, 1/40 sec, 42.0mm, auto mode, natural color, matrix metering, image stabilization, auto
35mm equivalent focal length 84.0mm
Programs used: gimp, neatimage
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 16, 2010 13:22:13
Last modified on January 26, 2010 at 08:52
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Picture #14: Woman with a hat
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2010, All rights reserved
Olympus E-P2 camera with Olympus-m43 14-42mm lens
f/5.6, ISO 3200, 1/20 sec, 42.0mm, auto mode, natural color, matrix metering, image stabilization, auto
35mm equivalent focal length 84.0mm
Programs used: gimp
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 16, 2010 13:28:37
Last modified on January 26, 2010 at 08:55
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Picture #15: Stilt trainee
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2010, All rights reserved
Olympus E-P2 camera with Olympus-m43 14-42mm lens
f/3.5, ISO 3200, 1/40 sec, 14.0mm, auto mode, natural color, matrix metering, image stabilization, auto
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: gimp, neatimage
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 16, 2010 15:12:22
Last modified on January 26, 2010 at 08:58
Picture #16: Rachel
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2010, All rights reserved
Olympus E-P2 camera with Olympus-m43 14-42mm lens
f/3.5, ISO 3200, 1/20 sec, 14.0mm, auto mode, natural color, matrix metering, image stabilization, auto
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: gimp, neatimage
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 16, 2010 15:13:02
Last modified on January 30, 2010 at 09:02
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Picture #17: Sea shanties session
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2010, All rights reserved
Olympus E-P2 camera with Olympus-m43 14-42mm lens
f/5.6, ISO 3200, 1/25 sec, 42.0mm, auto mode, natural color, matrix metering, image stabilization, auto
35mm equivalent focal length 84.0mm
Programs used: NoiseNinja, gimp
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 16, 2010 17:04:56
Last modified on January 30, 2010 at 09:14
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Picture #18: Winged creature
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2010, All rights reserved
Olympus E-P2 camera with Olympus-m43 14-42mm lens
f/5.4, ISO 3200, 1/25 sec, 39.0mm, auto mode, natural color, matrix metering, image stabilization, auto
35mm equivalent focal length 78.0mm
Programs used: NoiseNinja, gimp
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 16, 2010 17:05:34
Last modified on January 30, 2010 at 09:16
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Picture #19: Sea shanties session #2
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2010, All rights reserved
Olympus E-P2 camera with Olympus-m43 14-42mm lens
f/5.1, ISO 3200, 1/30 sec, 34.0mm, auto mode, natural color, matrix metering, image stabilization, auto
35mm equivalent focal length 68.0mm
Programs used: NoiseNinja, gimp
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 16, 2010 17:07:40
Last modified on January 30, 2010 at 09:18
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Picture #20: Sea shanties session #3
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2010, All rights reserved
Olympus E-P2 camera with Olympus-m43 14-42mm lens
f/3.5, ISO 3200, 1/40 sec, 14.0mm, auto mode, natural color, matrix metering, image stabilization, auto
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: NoiseNinja, gimp
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 16, 2010 17:23:31
Last modified on January 30, 2010 at 09:22
Picture #21: Sea shanties session #4
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2010, All rights reserved
Olympus E-P2 camera with Olympus-m43 14-42mm lens
f/3.5, ISO 3200, 1/50 sec, 14.0mm, auto mode, natural color, matrix metering, image stabilization, auto
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: NoiseNinja, gimp
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 16, 2010 17:26:58
Last modified on January 30, 2010 at 09:24
Picture #22: Sea shanties session #5
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2010, All rights reserved
Olympus E-P2 camera with Olympus-m43 14-42mm lens
f/5.6, ISO 3200, 1/20 sec, 42.0mm, auto mode, natural color, matrix metering, image stabilization, auto
35mm equivalent focal length 84.0mm
Programs used: NoiseNinja, gimp
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 16, 2010 17:52:32
Last modified on January 30, 2010 at 09:27
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Picture #23: Gryphon
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2010, All rights reserved
Olympus E-P2 camera with Olympus 14-54mm lens
f/2.8, ISO 3200, 1/50 sec, 14.0mm, auto mode, natural color, matrix metering, image stabilization, auto
35mm equivalent focal length 28.0mm
Programs used: NoiseNinja, gimp
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 16, 2010 19:33:49
Last modified on January 30, 2010 at 09:34
Picture #24: Gryphon #2
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2010, All rights reserved
Olympus E-P2 camera with Olympus 14-54mm lens
f/3.3, ISO 3200, 1/50 sec, 42.0mm, auto mode, natural color, matrix metering, image stabilization, auto
35mm equivalent focal length 84.0mm
Programs used: NoiseNinja, gimp
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 16, 2010 19:42:08
Last modified on January 30, 2010 at 09:36
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Picture #25: Holding a place in line
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2010, All rights reserved
Olympus E-P2 camera with Olympus 14-54mm lens
f/3.2, ISO 3200, 1/60 sec, 35.0mm, auto mode, natural color, matrix metering, image stabilization, auto
35mm equivalent focal length 70.0mm
Programs used: NoiseNinja, gimp
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 16, 2010 19:45:42
Last modified on January 30, 2010 at 09:39
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Picture #26: Kobold's Kwality Used Coats
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Copyright, Michael Meissner 2010, All rights reserved
Olympus E-P2 camera with Olympus 14-54mm lens
f/3.1, ISO 3200, 1/30 sec, 27.0mm, auto mode, natural color, matrix metering, image stabilization, auto
35mm equivalent focal length 54.0mm
Programs used: NoiseNinja, gimp
Taken by Michael Meissner on January 16, 2010 22:51:47
Last modified on January 30, 2010 at 09:41
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