Canon ivsb - CLA and film recommendations

[Paulie707]

Hello,

I posted a while ago about lenses for my Zorki (which I love). But I decided in the end to plump for a Canon ivsb and a Serenar 50mm 1.8 lens. I can't wait to use it. I mostly shoot b/w but am keen to see what can be achieved with this shooter with colour film. I wondered what film people would recommend (both b/w and colour). With b/w I tend to always use Ilford XP2 400. Is that actually the best?

Also, as I have bought this as a long term replacement for my trusty Zorki and hope to have it for some time, are thee any UK based recommendations for having a CLA done?

Thank you!

PS - after years of loading and unloading the Zorki trouble free, I shredded my first roll in the Canon :-/

 

[Mackinaw]

You might try CCR in Luton.

Jim B.

 

[presspass]

They are a bit fiddly to load. Look at the film trimming chart on the inside of the bottom plate and follow it faithfully. It will take a while for you to be able to trim the leader accurately. Just make sure you don't cut through a sprocket hole. Above all, take your time. I can't help with advice for a UK service person. In the U.S., Youxin Ye does great work, communicates well, and is reasonably priced.

 

[css9450]

With b/w I tend to always use Ilford XP2 400. Is that actually the best?

I use XP2 because I can get it processed locally quickly. I'm not interested in processing it myself, and since I need it scanned anyway, I bring it to the friendly local lab I'm very fortunate to have in my town (regular B&W, they tell me, takes them between one and three weeks depending on demand).