David Murphy
Veteran
Beautiful rig. The F, particularly with the unmetered prism was the bread-and-butter photo journalism camera through the early 60's to mid 70's. The addition of the Voigtlander lens speeds this into the future with a really modern sharp optic.
Trying figure out how to load a video.
kshapero
South Florida Man
Pete Smith did the mod as a trade, so I do not know how much he charges. Unfortunately Pete is battling cancer and needs our prayers.
ronnies
Well-known
I've always felt that the instant return mirror was an advancement.
Agreed, and nobody seems to be keen on explaining how delaying the mirror return reduces vibration in the shot.
Probably since we all know it can't.
Personally I don't see the point in this mod unless I'm missing something.
Ronnie
sanmich
Veteran
I've always felt that the instant return mirror was an advancement.
Frank
Is that the AR-1 on your camera?
Is it helping stability?
Ronald M
Veteran
A rangefinder SLR is an older ALPA which incorporated both systems.
FrankS
Registered User
Yes it is, and yes I would say so. The placement of the shutter release on the F is towards the rear of the camera, and the extension makes it easier to release the shutter. I'm sure this is a personal thing, and some may not like it. I have not compared images taken with and without the extension to determine if there is less camera shake. I just go by what feels better, and if it feels better I'm guessing it will be more stable.
The mirror return delay modification would make the camera quieter to use, as one is able to return the mirror after turning away from the subject. The noise generated during that part of the mirror cycle would not happen at the time of exposure.
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kshapero
South Florida Man
I was told by Pete that this mod could only be done on the F, why I do not know. But I can tell you that it really makes a difference as Frank S. Points.com
Roger Hicks
Veteran
Every year I take a break from the hot Florida sun and go up to the Berkshire Mountains. This year is no exception. As in the past there is always a furious competition amongst my many rigs as to which one will accompany me in this photo rich environment. I am proud to annouce that my recently Pete Smith (may he get better soon) overhauled and newly rangefindered Nikon F meterless SLR with the original version Voigtlander 40/2 lens will make the trip. Sorry no rangefinders this year. There were tears but better luck next year. All filmed up and ready to go.
A small hit squad will be waiting for you, paid for by RFF. They will be carrying M9 titaniums in shoulder holsters. Watch out for Ronnie 'Da Lux' Dellorto and Jimmy 'Cron' Ossiewicz. These guys are so trigger-happy that they may shoot each other, as well as you.
Seriously, there aren't any mountains in Berkshire: it's quite a low-lying county. Are you sure you are going to the right place?
Cheers,
R.
kshapero
South Florida Man
guilty as charged, but compared to South Florida, the Berkshires are like the Himalayas! Anyway it is also very quaint and much cooler, hopefully. Ciao.
FrankS
Registered User
Interesting how many places in Canada and the U.S. are named after other places in the world. Egypt is just up the road from where I live (in Canada).
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Sparrow
Veteran
I have an Egypt, Bay of Biscay and Walls of Babylon within walking distance ... named after colonial wars I would think, and anyway Roger may well have had his tongue in his cheek
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kshapero
South Florida Man
Here in the Berkshires all the names are right from merry ol' England.
Cale Arthur
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To answer a previous question, the modification costs $45.
It's worth pointing out, for the sake of clarity, that this modification essentially allows the taking of a picture to be split into two separate actions:
1) press the shutter release: the mirror flips (and stays) up.
2) press the shutter release again: the shutter opens & closes, and the mirror swings down to it's locked position.
It does significantly reduce what appears to be the bulk of the vibration, which is induced by the mirror hitting the bumper on the upswing. This mod is a boon to those of us who find ourselves shooting static scenes in low light on a regular basis, but requires a fair amount of practice (which i still need) for more action-packed scenarios.
It's worth pointing out, for the sake of clarity, that this modification essentially allows the taking of a picture to be split into two separate actions:
1) press the shutter release: the mirror flips (and stays) up.
2) press the shutter release again: the shutter opens & closes, and the mirror swings down to it's locked position.
It does significantly reduce what appears to be the bulk of the vibration, which is induced by the mirror hitting the bumper on the upswing. This mod is a boon to those of us who find ourselves shooting static scenes in low light on a regular basis, but requires a fair amount of practice (which i still need) for more action-packed scenarios.
sanmich
Veteran
Now I'm lost.
Sounds like a different mod than the one Akiva referred to (and IMHO a more useful one).
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Landshark
Well-known
The OP was mis-described as you can see in the video. The picture is not taken on the first press.
The mirror is raised and on the second or continued press the shutter releases and returns the mirror
The mirror is raised and on the second or continued press the shutter releases and returns the mirror