Camera and Coffee

[Vince Lupo]

No coffee today, just homemade butter tarts right out of the oven (being in Canada tends to do that to a fella). I’m sure you’ve read in numerous publications and all over the web that I make the best ones around (well maybe not numerous publications, but maybe like, um, well okay maybe none. But soon! And okay not really all over the web - I mean let’s not get crazy here, no sense in taking me literally. Sheesh. Maybe just like here on RFF), and these are certainly no exception. And the camera - one I have neglected for quite a while (and that’s a claim you can actually believe). It’s a Super Duplex 120 and it needs to be put to good use.…right after I have a butter tart. Well okay maybe after the second one - but of course don’t take me literally on that. Sheesh.


Butter Tarts and Super Duplex by Vince Lupo, on Flickr

 

[S.H.]

Coffee, with coffee (caffenol and direct positive paper, 90 super angulon on a 4x5 crown graphic)

 

[Cyriljay]

Camera and coffee and my famous Mocha coffee maker and my Muffin sandwich before I pack my bag for my London Sunday photowalk.

 

[JeffS7444]

Zenit.

 

[santino]

The predecessor of the R8 😁

 

[JeffS7444]

Bellocq's tea caddies are kind of pricey, but they sure are pretty. Tea refills sans caddy are more modestly priced.

 

[Darthfeeble]

Recently acquired from a fellow RFF member

 

[Vince Lupo]

New kid in the house....


Rollei 35 and Morning Coffee by Vince Lupo, on Flickr

Rollei 35 (Honeywell, Germany) with the 40/3.5 Tessar lens from Film Furbish out of the UK. Has had a full CLA, 1.5 volt conversion and a 12 month warranty. Gotta tell ya, this is the classiest presentation I've seen this side of Leica and Hasselblad. Couldn't be better and I highly recommend checking Jeremy Rata's site out ( www.filmfurbish.com ) if you're in the market for a nice, clean, serviced Rollei 35. I certainly could have gone with a cheaper alternative, but I'm glad I decided to go this route for peace of mind and the quality of Jeremy's customer service.

Accompanying this great kit is a fresh cup of Trader Joe's Dark Roast. Hmm come to think it I should probably refill that cup right about now....

 

[agentlossing]

New kid in the house....


Rollei 35 and Morning Coffee by Vince Lupo, on Flickr

Rollei 35 (Honeywell, Germany) with the 40/3.5 Tessar lens from Film Furbish out of the UK. Has had a full CLA, 1.5 volt conversion and a 12 month warranty. Gotta tell ya, this is the classiest presentation I've seen this side of Leica and Hasselblad. Couldn't be better and I highly recommend checking Jeremy Rata's site out ( www.filmfurbish.com ) if you're in the market for a nice, clean, serviced Rollei 35. I certainly could have gone with a cheaper alternative, but I'm glad I decided to go this route for peace of mind and the quality of Jeremy's customer service.

Accompanying this great kit is a fresh cup of Trader Joe's Dark Roast. Hmm come to think it I should probably refill that cup right about now....

I think it's a great purchase, and I hope it serves you well! I've drooled over Film Furbish's Rolleis for a while now.

 

[JeffS7444]

New kid in the house....


Rollei 35 and Morning Coffee by Vince Lupo, on Flickr

Rollei 35 (Honeywell, Germany) with the 40/3.5 Tessar lens from Film Furbish out of the UK. Has had a full CLA, 1.5 volt conversion and a 12 month warranty. Gotta tell ya, this is the classiest presentation I've seen this side of Leica and Hasselblad. Couldn't be better and I highly recommend checking Jeremy Rata's site out ( www.filmfurbish.com ) if you're in the market for a nice, clean, serviced Rollei 35. I certainly could have gone with a cheaper alternative, but I'm glad I decided to go this route for peace of mind and the quality of Jeremy's customer service.

Accompanying this great kit is a fresh cup of Trader Joe's Dark Roast. Hmm come to think it I should probably refill that cup right about now....

Whoa, mid-century to the max, am digging that tablecloth 😀 My own c&c photos are kind of monotonous due to lack of variety in backgrounds and props!

 

[Vince Lupo]

Whoa, mid-century to the max, am digging that tablecloth 😀 My own c&c photos are kind of monotonous due to lack of variety in backgrounds and props!

Hey now that I look at it, that’s a pretty good match! My wife sure knows how to choose a table cloth.

 

[Vince Lupo]

I think it's a great purchase, and I hope it serves you well! I've drooled over Film Furbish's Rolleis for a while now.

It was such a tough choice - every camera on his website was a worthy contender. Actually one that I really liked was from his ‘brassed’ collection, but maybe a bit too Lenny Kravitz for me. The one with the Gossen-Compur-Zeiss inscription was also on my radar screen, albeit way out of my budget.

 

[Out to Lunch]

Congratulations on this very handsome and interesting camera. You are a very bad man for posting the www.filmfurbish.com link. The temptation is killing me. This said I seem to remember that there were issues with the Singapore-made Rolleis, or am I imagining things?

 

[Vince Lupo]

Congratulations on this very handsome and interesting camera. You are a very bad man for posting the www.filmfurbish.com link. The temptation is killing me. This said I seem to remember that there were issues with the Singapore-made Rolleis, or am I imagining things?

Mmm not sure if there were any issues that I know of - mind you I’m a total newbie when it comes to these cameras. One difference that I do know is that the Singapore cameras use different shutters and light meters (Copal shutters and I can’t remember the light meter brand). I think there was also some plastic gear that was used - hmm maybe that was the issue.

Yes I am a bad influence - glad to know that at least I’m some kind of influence! In all seriousness, if you’re going to buy a Rollei 35, you can’t go wrong with one of Jeremy’s cameras. I think it’s worth the additional expense.

 

[Vince Lupo]

Early morning here at the suburban oasis -- I have the back door open, listening to all the birds chattering away. At the moment it's just the sparrows and catbirds, but more are sure to come along as the morning opens up. It's supposed to hit the mid-90's today, with a bit of a cool-off next week.

I just got the 1600f back from having been adjusted -- the ground glass wasn't corresponding to the focus on the image itself (plus infinity wasn't sharp), so Jim shimmed both the ground glass and the lens mount. Much better now. The camera works rather well and is a good companion for the CFV II 50C digital back. Sad to say that it's not quite the 'endoscope' as has been suggested elsewhere here of Hasselblad -- guess that feature came along later 🙂

The 52mm f/3.5 Kaligar lens is a recent acquisition -- I got the lens for quite a cheap price (under $30), but it didn't have the coveted Hasselblad adapter mount. After a couple of weeks of searching (a fellow can only hang on for so long), I had to buy another lens with the mount, which was much more than $30. Ah well, the sum total was still pretty good, all things considered. It's the widest lens that was available for medium format during that time, and it's the first retrofocus design for medium format which makes it rather interesting. Originally meant for the Kalimar 66/Soligor 66/Fujita 66, it's a pretty good performer wide open but it's early days yet.

Oh yes and the coffee -- how could I forget that? Trader Joe's Dark Roast in my favourite mug. We're heading back to Trader Joe's today to do some light grocery shopping, and I'm sure the coffee aisle will receive all the attention that it's due.


1600f and Kaligar by Vince Lupo, on Flickr

 

[Bbsteinle]

Early morning here at the suburban oasis -- I have the back door open, listening to all the birds chattering away. At the moment it's just the sparrows and catbirds, but more are sure to come along as the morning opens up. It's supposed to hit the mid-90's today, with a bit of a cool-off next week.

I just got the 1600f back from having been adjusted -- the ground glass wasn't corresponding to the focus on the image itself (plus infinity wasn't sharp), so Jim shimmed both the ground glass and the lens mount. Much better now. The camera works rather well and is a good companion for the CFV II 50C digital back. Sad to say that it's not quite the 'endoscope' as has been suggested elsewhere here of Hasselblad -- guess that feature came along later 🙂

The 52mm f/3.5 Kaligar lens is a recent acquisition -- I got the lens for quite a cheap price (under $30), but it didn't have the coveted Hasselblad adapter mount. After a couple of weeks of searching (a fellow can only hang on for so long), I had to buy another lens with the mount, which was much more than $30. Ah well, the sum total was still pretty good, all things considered. It's the widest lens that was available for medium format during that time, and it's the first retrofocus design for medium format which makes it rather interesting. Originally meant for the Kalimar 66/Soligor 66/Fujita 66, it's a pretty good performer wide open but it's early days yet.

Oh yes and the coffee -- how could I forget that? Trader Joe's Dark Roast in my favourite mug. We're heading back to Trader Joe's today to do some light grocery shopping, and I'm sure the coffee aisle will receive all the attention that it's due.


1600f and Kaligar by Vince Lupo, on Flickr

Which variety from Trader Joe’s? Is it the “Cup O’ Joe” dark? Bought that recently, and the pre-ground French roast.

 

[Vince Lupo]

Which variety from Trader Joe’s? Is it the “Cup O’ Joe” dark? Bought that recently, and the pre-ground French roast.

I think that one was the French Dark Roast (bean) that I ground in-store. I just bought the 'Joe' medium roast ground today, so we'll see how that one is.

 

[jonal928]

DSC_4064 S2 by Jeri Leibovits, on Flickr

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[The Spastic Image]

Last Saturday, I attended the Farmer's Market, and the Jackson Square (Townsite) in Oak Ridge, TN. At a local restaurant, I get introduced to a friendly gentleman. He admires the camera I am holding, asks to see it. He thought at first it was a Leica IIIC. I explain it is a Canon L1, with Canon 50mm/f2.8. I hand it to him, let him see it and he has a smile on his face. Turns out he is with the Camera Club Of Oak Ridge, I was invited to the next meeting. (which is next Tuesday at 7:30). Formerly was the Carbide Camera Club. Talk about a good way to get introduced to another photographer. I also had my Gossen Luna ProF meter with me.

 

[JeffS7444]

On most days, I start off with fresh tea leaves in the morning, and re-steep throughout the day. So the Bellocq #1 Breakfast which started as a deep, orange-hued tea at 7 AM became progressively lighter over the course of the day. And by 7 PM it was barely-tea.

Smena-2 was part of a twofer deal. I wasn't ready to tackle the bigger CLA job of the Kiev-19, and figured the Smena would make a nice mini-project that I could complete in an afternoon or two. It ended up taking a little bit longer because some of the black paint had become soft and gooey, and the film counter window appeared partly melted. Wet-sanded and repolished the latter, stripped and repainted the former, and thought the result looked pretty good. Main body casting is Bakelite and needed nothing save for a light cleaning.