First photos Bessa R3M 50/2 Heliar

[scho]

You'll need a finder for the 28. Welcome to RFF.
You also need to have a dedicated scanner to realize the full potential of the C-41 film. Flat bed won't do it. Nikon Coolscan or Minolta 5400 are without parallel. Scans done when film developed are generally lo res and crappy usually. No substitute for doing yourself! The Heliar is a superb lens, as is the Nokton.
Steve

Steve,

Thanks for the welcome and scanning recommendations. I do have the CV 28/35 mini (currently used with my Ricoh GR-D) that I could use with the 28mm Ultron. I do my own scans (currently with an Epson v700, using VueScan) and the quality is adequate for prints up to about 11x17 inches. I'd consider a dedicated scanner only if I needed larger prints, but I use my 4x5 when I want big prints.

Carl

 

[Flyfisher Tom]

sorry for the off-topic question, Carl, but how do you like your Ricoh GR-D?

 

[scho]

sorry for the off-topic question, Carl, but how do you like your Ricoh GR-D?

Tom,

The Ricoh GR-D is a great little camera for walkabout/travel shooting. I have some sample images taken with the GR-D here:
http://www.pbase.com/scho/grd&page=all

Carl

 

[Flyfisher Tom]

Carl,

The Strasbourg street shots look great. And the B/W conversion is very nicely done as well.

Thanks for the link.

 

[B_Algood]

Welcome Carl, I think you'll really enjoy the R3M, especially with the kit you have..

 

[scho]

Welcome Carl, I think you'll really enjoy the R3M, especially with the kit you have..

Thank you Bill. I'm really enjoying the R3M and just starting to feel comfortable using a rangefinder again.

Carl