mike goldberg
The Peaceful Pacific
Well, the Bessa R with side grip, bought right here from an RFF'er
is gorgeous.
The meter seems to lean towards overexposing a bit. That's easy
enough to fix... Once the two lenses I'm waiting for arrive...
run some tests, and adjust film speed accordingly.
A J8, 50/2 screwmount came with the R, and it says 'made in USSR' on the
lens barrel. There are no click stops, and I'd estimate this lens is almost
as old as I am. Ok, ok... not THAT old
All exposures in the roll of Superior 200 were recorded in my mobile phone
for f stops. So, there's 3 Thumbnails to click on below:
- Backlit vase & Geraniums: f5.6
- Bridge sign in stone wall: f5.6
- Stones near Old City wall, Jerusalem: f8
Feedback welcome.
Cheers, mike
is gorgeous.
The meter seems to lean towards overexposing a bit. That's easy
enough to fix... Once the two lenses I'm waiting for arrive...
run some tests, and adjust film speed accordingly.
A J8, 50/2 screwmount came with the R, and it says 'made in USSR' on the
lens barrel. There are no click stops, and I'd estimate this lens is almost
as old as I am. Ok, ok... not THAT old
All exposures in the roll of Superior 200 were recorded in my mobile phone
for f stops. So, there's 3 Thumbnails to click on below:
- Backlit vase & Geraniums: f5.6
- Bridge sign in stone wall: f5.6
- Stones near Old City wall, Jerusalem: f8
Feedback welcome.
Cheers, mike
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Morca007
Matt
Pretty much the exact kit I'm looking for!
You have to love that new equipment buzz, eh?
You have to love that new equipment buzz, eh?
robin a
Well-known
Good Stuff,You're gonna like that camera.........Robin
schow
Well-known
Yeah, the J8 is nice on my R3a. I really like the first pic with the flowers and jug. That's not chinese is it? Looks like it could be an exaggerated form I've seen before with Chinese pottery...
Sherm
Sherm
mike goldberg
The Peaceful Pacific
Hi all, and thanks for your good words.
This is what I've learned from Brian Sweeney and spyderman:
J8's can be iffy with the Bessa R; some back focus or retro-focus.
The Infinity is slightly off with this particular J8, 50/2; we may adjust it
from the rear of the lens... maybe not.
I was in quite close, in both the Jug-Geranium & Bridge sign shots,
and at f5.6 it is, indeed, sharp.
For schow... the jug is Israeli.
My wife likes to keep it near the plant box.
Ciao, mike
This is what I've learned from Brian Sweeney and spyderman:
J8's can be iffy with the Bessa R; some back focus or retro-focus.
The Infinity is slightly off with this particular J8, 50/2; we may adjust it
from the rear of the lens... maybe not.
I was in quite close, in both the Jug-Geranium & Bridge sign shots,
and at f5.6 it is, indeed, sharp.
For schow... the jug is Israeli.
My wife likes to keep it near the plant box.
Ciao, mike
rbiemer
Unabashed Amateur
Mike,
Even with the "limitations" of your J-8, you've shared some good stuff!
I don't think that any of the LTM J-8 lenses had click stops for the aperture--which I think is a good thing on the Bessa. You get a continuously variable aperture.
Rob
Even with the "limitations" of your J-8, you've shared some good stuff!
I don't think that any of the LTM J-8 lenses had click stops for the aperture--which I think is a good thing on the Bessa. You get a continuously variable aperture.
Rob
SCOTFORTHLAD
Slow learner,but keen!
Good stuff Mike,very nice indeed,
Brian.
Brian.
Spyderman
Well-known
It's honour to be mentioned in the same sentence with Brian. Seriously. Thanks Mike
But after I saw pictures in THIS thread (click) I'm not sure about my technical knowledge...
But after I saw pictures in THIS thread (click) I'm not sure about my technical knowledge...
mike goldberg
The Peaceful Pacific
Thanks guys... good words above.
UK Brian, I think it was you that had pix from Oban, Scotland posted, and
we have been there ;-)
Re: Bessa R: Sure, M-mount is great, and I have an M2 and Bessa T.
The R was a first, and being m39 screwmount [LTM]... it opens many
lens options. Among these options are the FSU J8's. Be careful in
ordering, since there are lots of Kiev/Contax mount J8's as well.
In any exchange of emails with Brian Sweeney, I learned that most J8's
in m39 can be adjusted or 'collimated'... if, not focusing accurately.
NOTE: I've never done it.
What is involved, is loosening the retaining ring over the rear element,
and a "spanner wrench/lens opening tool" is required. I think, the rear
element is carefully removed. Under it, is a variable standoff ring, which
is turned back 1/2 turn. Brian Sweeney says, this procedure gets 80%
of any J8's which are retro-focusing... back into alignment.
Of course, it doesn't make sense to buy specialized tools for adjusting
one or two lenses. The tool described above can probably found at
most jewelers/watchmakers shops.
Once the retaining ring is loosened, we can go from there.
I have another J8 coming, and this was collimated by Brian.
Cheers, mike
UK Brian, I think it was you that had pix from Oban, Scotland posted, and
we have been there ;-)
Re: Bessa R: Sure, M-mount is great, and I have an M2 and Bessa T.
The R was a first, and being m39 screwmount [LTM]... it opens many
lens options. Among these options are the FSU J8's. Be careful in
ordering, since there are lots of Kiev/Contax mount J8's as well.
In any exchange of emails with Brian Sweeney, I learned that most J8's
in m39 can be adjusted or 'collimated'... if, not focusing accurately.
NOTE: I've never done it.
What is involved, is loosening the retaining ring over the rear element,
and a "spanner wrench/lens opening tool" is required. I think, the rear
element is carefully removed. Under it, is a variable standoff ring, which
is turned back 1/2 turn. Brian Sweeney says, this procedure gets 80%
of any J8's which are retro-focusing... back into alignment.
Of course, it doesn't make sense to buy specialized tools for adjusting
one or two lenses. The tool described above can probably found at
most jewelers/watchmakers shops.
Once the retaining ring is loosened, we can go from there.
I have another J8 coming, and this was collimated by Brian.
Cheers, mike
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Mike, the photos look good, and I'm glad you're having fun with the R+J8!
lZr
L&M
Good luck with this clasic gear. Hope we meet in Jerusalem soon. Nice shots
Ming The Merciless
Established
Hello everybody. I just joined this website because after many years of shooting with SLR cameras I decided to buy a Bessa R with the Jupiter 8 50mm f/2 lens. I recieved it Friday but I haven't used it yet since I've had the flu all week. At least it feels very nice. Have a nice day everybody.
Welcome to RFF, Ming! You have an economical outfit that should provide a lot of pleasure.
mike goldberg
The Peaceful Pacific
Hi Doug & all...
Ming, I hope you can get out there soon.
With the R and J8 in hand, you'll feel great.
Cheers, mike
Ming, I hope you can get out there soon.
With the R and J8 in hand, you'll feel great.
Cheers, mike
pesphoto
Veteran
I have that same combo along with the sidegrip i just bought from cameraquest. Enjoy, nice pics.
Ming The Merciless
Established
Wow! I just took a look at some of Doug's, Mike's & pesphoto's shots and not only are there some mighty good ones but I feel very inspired to go out there & try to do likewise.