Peter_Jones
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Ash
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I really like the canal pic. probably because I like reflections in water 
nice to see you have a working camera!
nice to see you have a working camera!
OldNick
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Peter_Jones said:
I am amazed at the detail in the full size scan of the first image. I never got that kind of detail from a Summarit, which I thought was a 50/1.5 lens. Are you sure all three are from the same lens and same roll of film? If so, what was the f-stop for the first image.
Jim N.
Peter_Jones
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Image of the canal on the neg is soft, probably shake, and the scans are really poor (72dpi according to my computer), but they let me know there are no holes in the shutter. What some of the other negs show is how much wear is in the lens, it seems I did not fully extend the lens before locking but now I know to look out for that happening. I must take a tripod to the canal before summer - I'm a sucker for reflections myself
Sorry, dyslexia creeping in - Summitar, NOT summarit. (Doh!)
f/stop was f/8 or maybe f/11 - I was guessing exposure and if I remember correctly ised 1/1000 sec (probably f/8)
but now I know to look out for that happening. I must take a tripod to the canal before summer - I'm a sucker for reflections myself Sorry, dyslexia creeping in - Summitar, NOT summarit. (Doh!)
f/stop was f/8 or maybe f/11 - I was guessing exposure and if I remember correctly ised 1/1000 sec (probably f/8)
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OldNick
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Peter, in my opinion you are fortunate. I had a worn Summarit that I traded for a Summitar, which is a great lens. When I got the Summitar, the aperture ring was stiff and I had it cleaned and lubed. They are definitely worth fixing.
Jim N.
Jim N.
SCOTFORTHLAD
Slow learner,but keen!
Hello Peter,
V.Nice pictures.I've recently got a 111c myself,plus a Canon 1.8,both from my friend Ash,by coincidence another member has recently told me how good the Summitar is.
Unless I'm mistaken ,your first picture is of the Memorial Structure at Williamsons Park in Lancaster?
Cheers,
Brian.
V.Nice pictures.I've recently got a 111c myself,plus a Canon 1.8,both from my friend Ash,by coincidence another member has recently told me how good the Summitar is.
Unless I'm mistaken ,your first picture is of the Memorial Structure at Williamsons Park in Lancaster?
Cheers,
Brian.
Peter_Jones
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Hi Brian, Certainly is the memorial (Does the name Scotforthlad mean you hail from Scotforth, just down the road from the memorial ?) Very photogenic building but very busy on sunny days. When I took that shot there was someone using a DSLR to my left and a camera-phone to my right - the Leica drew some puzzled looks from both sides.
SCOTFORTHLAD
Slow learner,but keen!
Hi Peter,
Youv'e hit the nail on the head,I moved to Wales from Scotforth,and had family in Moorlands and Bowerham.It was a long time ago,but I will never forget those roots.The park was a regular Sunday walk for us as children.
The other coincidence is that the other member(Shac)who offered me advice on the Summitar afew days ago,also hails from Lancaster,although he now lives in Vancouver!
Were the other pictures als ofrom around the town?The detail on the Memorial shot is outstanding,even at that low dpi.
Regards,
Brian.
PS.This Site never ceases to amaze me.
Youv'e hit the nail on the head,I moved to Wales from Scotforth,and had family in Moorlands and Bowerham.It was a long time ago,but I will never forget those roots.The park was a regular Sunday walk for us as children.
The other coincidence is that the other member(Shac)who offered me advice on the Summitar afew days ago,also hails from Lancaster,although he now lives in Vancouver!
Were the other pictures als ofrom around the town?The detail on the Memorial shot is outstanding,even at that low dpi.
Regards,
Brian.
PS.This Site never ceases to amaze me.
Peter_Jones
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Brian, the little church is at the other side of Williamson Park, where I think there was once an asylum. (Forgive me if my local knowledge is sketchy, only lived here a couple of years, having moved from Blackburn). The canal shot is at White Cross, a few yards from the town hall.
Here's a couple more to bring back the memories, both from the same roll.
Here's a couple more to bring back the memories, both from the same roll.
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SCOTFORTHLAD
Slow learner,but keen!
Peter,
That's brilliant.Thanks a lot,again excellent photos,and for me some memories.I think that you are right about the Hospital,my mother worked there before the war,as well as in the mills down near the canal.She is still with us,so I will show her copies of your pictures.
I have to say that the pictures say a lot about the great capabilities of your lens.
Cheers,and good luck,
Brian.
That's brilliant.Thanks a lot,again excellent photos,and for me some memories.I think that you are right about the Hospital,my mother worked there before the war,as well as in the mills down near the canal.She is still with us,so I will show her copies of your pictures.
I have to say that the pictures say a lot about the great capabilities of your lens.
Cheers,and good luck,
Brian.
Shac
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First IIIc Pictures - Lancaster
First IIIc Pictures - Lancaster
Hi Peter - Brian (Scotforthlad) told me about your pictures from your IIIc - some great ones. Especially liked the Ashton memorial and the Townhall. Many memories including the canal bank one - used to walk along that back many times - my gradfather worked in the mill (Storeys).
Not sure if you've found it yet but there's a good little camera store just off the townhall square - I think it's called Robertson's. Very helpful and excellent service. Reg the owner is a friend - if you decided to drop by - say hello for me please.
Cheers
David
First IIIc Pictures - Lancaster
Hi Peter - Brian (Scotforthlad) told me about your pictures from your IIIc - some great ones. Especially liked the Ashton memorial and the Townhall. Many memories including the canal bank one - used to walk along that back many times - my gradfather worked in the mill (Storeys).
Not sure if you've found it yet but there's a good little camera store just off the townhall square - I think it's called Robertson's. Very helpful and excellent service. Reg the owner is a friend - if you decided to drop by - say hello for me please.
Cheers
David
gregg
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Great captures. The iiic is a wonderful little camera and it is hard to go wrong with a Summarit or Summitar.
Here is the very first frame from my iiic and summitar about 5 years ago. Walked out of a Boston dealer paying a bit too much for the kit but have made 100s of enjoyable pictures since. This one was Tri-X in D76...
Here is the very first frame from my iiic and summitar about 5 years ago. Walked out of a Boston dealer paying a bit too much for the kit but have made 100s of enjoyable pictures since. This one was Tri-X in D76...
thomasw_
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fine shots and a fine kit! perhaps i am biased a bit, though