Camera and Coffee

p.giannakis said:

The Vivitar lens definitely has some character wide open and is nicely sharp closed down.

Whilst I do like it and use it, results (especially wide open) can be a bit unpredictable. I think the Canon you mentioned is a much better camera. Owning it from brand new is an extra layer of special-ness on top.

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Hi Pan,

Thanks for the feedback comparing the Vivitar with the Canonet.

As far as I know, Vivitar didn't manufacture any products themselves; all of their products were manufactured by others, and quality varied considerably depending upon the actual manufacturer of any given product.

I just did a search on the 35ES: Vivitar 35ES - Camera-wiki.org - The free camera encyclopedia

"Introduced in 1978 by Vivitar, the Vivitar 35ES is a compact fixed-lens 35mm shutter-priority rangefinder camera built to Vivitar specifications and rebadged by Cosina. The camera is very similar in most respects to the Konica Auto S3, Minolta Hi-Matic 7sII and Revue 400SE. The 35ES has a fast (f/1.7) 40mm, six-element lens that has garnered a reputation for extremely sharp and detailed images ... ."

It looks like your experience with the lens is less positive.

Regarding your reference to "special-ness," I got all of my compact fixed-lens RFs new: An Olympus 35RC, the Vivitar 35ES, and the Canonet. I was also given a near-new 35RC (back in 1976) and I picked up another Canonet somewhere along the line. Now, my Canonets both need new light seals and CLAs. (Not sure who in the US works on Canonets now.)

- Murray

It's me again with the Tea....Ooops! [Phone pic]

The heavyweight setup: Revueflex 5005 with Chinon 55mm/1,4; Porst 28mm/2,8, 135mm/2,8 and 200mm/3,2 all standing (with a cup of Espresso) on a bulk of bulk-rolled Polypan F. I own a Porst 55mm/1,4 too, but the Chinon is nicer to focus.

Three generations of Halfframe goodness
Olympus Pen (one lug), Canon Dial 35-2 and Konica Recorder

On holidays - took my Olympus gear with me.

p.giannakis said:

On holidays - took my Olympus gear with me.

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That cake looks incredible!

JVC and Bonka


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Panasonic mFT GF3,
Panasonic 14mm F2.5 pan Cake

Satisfaction guaranteed
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BG7P5234 S8 by Jeri Leibovits, on Flickr

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agentlossing said:

That cake looks incredible!

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Almost all gone. My mother-in-law made it.

caila77 said:

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Hey... a friend in Sydney had one of these in, IRRC, 1980. With the same 'standard' lens. And made truly beaut images with it. Simple is as simple does.

I recall the camera itself wasn't up to much, but the lens, wow... As they say, the camera is merely a box, the lens does most of what is eventually on the film. The camera helps, of course.

As for the coffee, llly Classico was a long time favourite. Now too expensive for my age pension budget in AUS, but when I'm in Malaysia for a new Indo visa I always drop into the closest Jaya Grocer and buy one or two cans, affordable there. A wonderful caffeine fix!!

Bolo Kukus said:

Hey... a friend in Sydney had one of these in, IRRC, 1080. With the same 'standard' lens. And did beaut imagery with it. Simple is as simple does.

I recall the camera itself wasn't up to much, but the lens, wow... But as they say, the camera is merely a box anyway, the lens does almost all what goes on the film. The camera also helps, of course.

As for the coffee, llly Classico was a long time favourite. Now too expensive in AUS for me, but when I'm in Malaysia for a new Indo visa I always drop into the closest Jaya Grocer and buy a couple of cans, very affordable there. Great stuff!!

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The camera is very simple, it's true... but I have to say that with age I've learned to appreciate simplicity. I've always used a Fuji with the 55mm macro (an excellent lens, on par with the Micro Nikkor). I recently found this 50mm at a ridiculous price and bought it.
As for Illy coffee, it's a very expensive brand even here in Italy, at least compared to others... I'm lucky... it was given to me as a gift.

caila77 said:

The camera is very simple, it's true... but I have to say that with age I've learned to appreciate simplicity. I've always used a Fuji with the 55mm macro (an excellent lens, on par with the Micro Nikkor). I recently found this 50mm at a ridiculous price and bought it.
As for Illy coffee, it's a very expensive brand even here in Italy, at least compared to others... I'm lucky... it was given to me as a gift.

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I used to have a fujica too - the x-mount 50f/1.9 was excellent lens.

my Fujica and X-Fujinon 50mm F1.9,
( i've never use them before...and yet to get the adapter from X to digital Fujifilm X either..)


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Canon APSC T4i,
Canon Lens 18-55

Thrift store find! I've previously encountered "DIY-U" wood kits for kids, offered by the USA Lowe's Hardware chain. But this was the first time I found a tool box kit. Suspect this is not a regular sale item, but rather, included as part of a kid's workshop. Not sure what I'll ultimately use it for, but it may be a good fit for my most-used camera repair tools. Note how the Ricoh Auto Half is a perfect fit.

Leon C said:

It's me again with the Tea....Ooops! [Phone pic]

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That small Lumix rig can produce many mightily impressive photos in the right hands and using RAW.

As the happy user of a now ancient Lumix GF1, I'm amazed as the quality that 14-42 zoom turns out. It's one of the secrets of the Lumix range - or maybe it's well-known and I'm still living under a large rock, as I ofttimes think I do.

Mine often goes with me on my outings to photograph 13th century temples in East and Central Java. I keep it ready for fast and easy candids and it never disappoints or fails to impress with the results I get.

Someone recently told me the Lumix zooms were rebranded as Leica glass for their smaller cameras. Unsure if this is accurate or not. Someone here can please advise.

I also have the Lumix 50-150 zoom but after six years, I've never used it. I should and I will, soon.

ready for the Easter trip

Bolo Kukus said:

That small Lumix rig can produce many mightily impressive photos in the right hands and using RAW.

As the happy user of a now ancient Lumix GF1, I'm amazed as the quality that 14-42 zoom turns out. It's one of the secrets of the Lumix range - or maybe it's well-known and I'm still living under a large rock, as I ofttimes think I do.

Mine often goes with me on my outings to photograph 13th century temples in East and Central Java. I keep it ready for fast and easy candids and it never disappoints or fails to impress with the results I get.

Someone recently told me the Lumix zooms were rebranded as Leica glass for their smaller cameras. Unsure if this is accurate or not. Someone here can please advise.

I also have the Lumix 50-150 zoom but after six years, I've never used it. I should and I will, soon.

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I've posted many pics taken with this GF3 on here and no complaints from me, the 14-42 Lens is very nice and highly regarded by online peeps and for the money is a gem, we also use a 14-42 on a G3 and it's just as lovely, I also use it with old lenses and suitable adapters and it never lets me down.

A quiet Easter Monday morning here at the farmstead. A thin dusting of snow fell overnight but I think this week is going to be the end of wintry weather. Temps should be in the 50s and 60s later this week.

I got this Yashica 635 about a month ago and have finally put a roll of film in it. Not 120 film but 35mm (Kentmere 100). I thought 35mm film in this TLR was such an intriguing concept that I had to track down one of these adapter kits (easier said than done!). Of course I’ll have to be content with shooting strictly verticals and an 80mm lens view, but it might create interesting new ways of seeing things.

Accompanying the Yashica is my $5 GE PR-1 light meter which works very well and is my main light meter. I have other, ‘better’ light meters but for some reason I keep coming back to this one.

Finally the coffee! Nothing really special and actually it’s a bit harsh this morning. It’s a new container of dark roast and I’ll definitely need to tweak the proportions. Had to add some hot water to the pot to make it more palatable.

Ah well that’s all the news that’s fit to print on this Easter Monday. Hope you’re all drinking better coffee this morning than I’m presently having.

Black coffee ...
in a black mug ...
from Black Rifle ..
with a black M5 ...
in a black Mr. Zhou case ...
with a black strap ...
preparing to shoot black and white ...
and process in a blackened room ....