Huss
Veteran
Leica 1f, CV 25 f4, Fuji Superia 200
Red
Stopp
Street Seller Flowers
Beach Rides
Fire Valve
Primary Corner
Daniel and Shyla
Waiting to open
The Space
Red
Stopp
Street Seller Flowers
Beach Rides
Fire Valve
Primary Corner
Daniel and Shyla
Waiting to open
The Space
Pioneer
Veteran
Nice work Huss. How do you like working without a rangefinder?
Dralowid
Michael
I'd guess that with a 25mm it doesn't really matter but would be interested to hear what the OP says...
Bill Clark
Veteran
STOPP and look at the photos!
Real nice and good job scanning.
Nice DOF with the 25, especially good at f4.
Real nice and good job scanning.
Nice DOF with the 25, especially good at f4.
jesse1dog
Light Catcher
'Beach Rides' and 'The Space' are super photos that really appeal.
Looks to be a happy combination of camera and lens there - but its always the taker that makes the difference. With your eye you would get great results from a toy camera.
Looks to be a happy combination of camera and lens there - but its always the taker that makes the difference. With your eye you would get great results from a toy camera.
bucs
Well-known
I use the same combo! On a bright and sunny day, i set mu camera to f/11 and happily snap away.
Huss
Veteran
Thanks for the comments RF'rs!
It's really easy using this combo as you zone focus most of the time, and the Color Skopar is the snapshot version which has preset detents at various focussing distances. I also measured my steps - two steps = 3 feet - which makes it even easier to estimate distances.
But for outdoors in daylight, it would be very difficult to miss focus with the 25mm lens!
The only issues I have had with the 1f is fiddly film loading, but it seems I've figured that out (thanks to threads on this site). Everything else has been a joy. I also use an MdA (Leica M4 w/o rangefinder) but the advantage of the 1f (and 1c) is it is smaller, but more importantly the external VF is in perfect line with the lens axis. On the MdA it is off set.
I tested the camera at all speeds to make sure the curtain timing etc is ok. No issues. The CLA by Youxin is perfect (as well as quick and cheap!)
All these things are just light tight boxes with a lens and shutter. The shots would have looked exactly the same if I used my Nikon F6 w/ 24mm AIS lens! Kinda sobering...
It's really easy using this combo as you zone focus most of the time, and the Color Skopar is the snapshot version which has preset detents at various focussing distances. I also measured my steps - two steps = 3 feet - which makes it even easier to estimate distances.
But for outdoors in daylight, it would be very difficult to miss focus with the 25mm lens!
The only issues I have had with the 1f is fiddly film loading, but it seems I've figured that out (thanks to threads on this site). Everything else has been a joy. I also use an MdA (Leica M4 w/o rangefinder) but the advantage of the 1f (and 1c) is it is smaller, but more importantly the external VF is in perfect line with the lens axis. On the MdA it is off set.
I tested the camera at all speeds to make sure the curtain timing etc is ok. No issues. The CLA by Youxin is perfect (as well as quick and cheap!)
All these things are just light tight boxes with a lens and shutter. The shots would have looked exactly the same if I used my Nikon F6 w/ 24mm AIS lens! Kinda sobering...
wjlapier
Well-known
I have a If as well. Mostly used it with Nikkor ltms, but also used the CV 21. It's refreshing to not fiddle with a focus patch and just compose, point and shoot. All my shooting was during the day at f/11 or f/16. 1/500 top speed.
I haven't used it for a while, but these pics have motivated me to take it out.
I haven't used it for a while, but these pics have motivated me to take it out.
Huss
Veteran
It's refreshing in a way. I had the habit to always want to make sure focus was perfect, now I just set the distance and shoot.
SteveM(PA)
Poser
Fantastic eye ... damn nice, all of them
Montag006
Established
Huss, Very nice work!
Thanks for sharing...
The 1f looks like it must be fun to use...
What did you use to scan?
Thanks for sharing...
The 1f looks like it must be fun to use...
What did you use to scan?
Huss
Veteran
Thanks!
Dev and scans by the wonderful people at my local Costco in Marina Del Rey, CA. Dev and scan for $5.26 at 3088 by 2048 (Noritsu scanner)
Montag006
Established
Huss,
thanks for the information
nice price too!
David
thanks for the information
nice price too!
David
Huss
Veteran
1f, CV 28 f4, Fuji C200
dave lackey
Veteran
Leica 1f, CV 25 f4, Fuji Superia 200
Red
Stopp
Street Seller Flowers
Beach Rides
Fire Valve
Primary Corner
Daniel and Shyla
Waiting to open
The Space
Great shots!
Makes me wish I had another IIIF but also that camera and lens works well together!
jos58
Member
Love the results you are getting out of the If/CV 25mm combo.
I decided last week to get the lens, there was a nice affordable one on eBay.
Waiting for it to arrive. Cannot wait to start using it with my Ic.
I suppose a matching viewfinder is necessary ?
Have not figured that out yet.
I decided last week to get the lens, there was a nice affordable one on eBay.
Waiting for it to arrive. Cannot wait to start using it with my Ic.
I suppose a matching viewfinder is necessary ?
Have not figured that out yet.
Austerby
Well-known
I love this combination - though I use my VC25mm on a IIIa