simonankor
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So I've gone and picked up the roll I shot in Melbourne a couple of weeks ago and, well, I'm pretty happy. Much as I expected, soft and low-contrast. But it works! Nice changed from the high-contrast, sharp lens on the Voigtlander.
There's a gallery HERE!!!
Enjoy!
Note: The first five shots are digital, except the tram which was on a cheap zone-focus camera and BW400CN.
There's a gallery HERE!!!
Enjoy!
Note: The first five shots are digital, except the tram which was on a cheap zone-focus camera and BW400CN.
reagan
hey, they're only Zorkis
Looks like you've got a keeper there... the shots look good. I liked the "bored" shot. Don't you love it when you get those looks from strangers? You kind of .... take the shot, look away and meander off - whistling. Anyway, enjoy the FED!
simonankor
Registered Addict
I'm finding the FED is a great camera for that kind of shot. I guess because it looks so quirky, people just assume I'm some kind of nutcase who still uses that stuff... what's it called? Been a while now... ummmm. Oh yeah, FILM! 
TPPhotog
Well-known
Nice first roll. You'll love the Fed, I have a 2b and it's really fun to use. Be careful though as you also get people actually talking to you and asking dumb questions like does that thing work LOL
simonankor
Registered Addict
Thanks Tony. I had a FED 2e before, but it died rather suddenly and severely! The FED 1 is a replacement - though being an old one, it has one of the "slightly-out" mounts which means I can only use lenses matched to this camera.
No big deal, the 50mm is my favourite anyway!
No big deal, the 50mm is my favourite anyway!
TPPhotog
Well-known
I also love using it with 50mm and have given mine a sweet chrome and brass I-50 that really gets strange looks in the street LMAO
chug
I wear pants
Love the shots I liked the one where you still had the lens collapsed, cos you can still see what is there, its just foggy Its got that old time feel about it..
I liked the one where you still had the lens collapsed, cos you can still see what is there, its just foggy Its got that old time feel about it..
hugivza
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Glad to see that Melbourne weather was up to its usual standard. Liked the pics. Today I received my Zorki I at last. I have never used a bottom loader before. Despite following the instructions very carefully I am still having difficulty in getting the film inserted. Is there a knack, or am I missing something vital that I need to do?
Instructions:
To load these cameras, a long thin Leica style leader is required, which is 18 to 22 mm wide, and 10 cm long. It is straight for 85mm, and then curves sharply upward for a total length of 10cm. The upper edge of the curved cut MUST fall between the sprocket holes so that there will be no sharp edges that can catch on the shutter curtains, and believe me, they will.
Leader cutting templates can be had to cut the above leader, and are very desirable as they index the film sprocket holes so that the leader cut ends correctly between the sprocket holes.
The baseplate must first be removed. To accomplish this, unfold the locking key on the left end of the body, and rotate it 1/2 turn to the left, until it stops. Using the key as a handle, pull up on the baseplate until it hinges off the retaining pin on the right end of the body. The rewind selector should be placed in the rewind position, which means that it must be rotated counter clockwise until it covers the "B".
With the lens pointing at your body, you will find the takeup spool located to your right. Reach in, and pull the spool off the spindle.
Attach the film leader to the takeup spool by slipping the end under the metal clip on the takeup spool (which rotates counterclockwise),and pull enough film out of the cassette so that 4 sprocket holes on the uncut film behind the leader are protruding from the lips of the cassette. Start the feed cassette and takeup spool into their recesses. Making sure that the leader enters the slot behind the shutter assembly smoothly. With the cassette and takeup spool inserted approximately halfway into the camera, make sure that there is enough slack in the film, so that when it comes out of the shutter slot, it makes a 90 degree turn and goes straight down into the the clip on the takeup spool. This is VERY important, as it prevents the film from catching on the film advance sprocket, which is located right next to the takeup spool, as you are pressing the cassette and spool into position.
I am all dressed up with nowhere to go! Is there anyone who can help with suggestions to overcome what seems more than my usual lack of deftness?
Instructions:
To load these cameras, a long thin Leica style leader is required, which is 18 to 22 mm wide, and 10 cm long. It is straight for 85mm, and then curves sharply upward for a total length of 10cm. The upper edge of the curved cut MUST fall between the sprocket holes so that there will be no sharp edges that can catch on the shutter curtains, and believe me, they will.
Leader cutting templates can be had to cut the above leader, and are very desirable as they index the film sprocket holes so that the leader cut ends correctly between the sprocket holes.
The baseplate must first be removed. To accomplish this, unfold the locking key on the left end of the body, and rotate it 1/2 turn to the left, until it stops. Using the key as a handle, pull up on the baseplate until it hinges off the retaining pin on the right end of the body. The rewind selector should be placed in the rewind position, which means that it must be rotated counter clockwise until it covers the "B".
With the lens pointing at your body, you will find the takeup spool located to your right. Reach in, and pull the spool off the spindle.
Attach the film leader to the takeup spool by slipping the end under the metal clip on the takeup spool (which rotates counterclockwise),and pull enough film out of the cassette so that 4 sprocket holes on the uncut film behind the leader are protruding from the lips of the cassette. Start the feed cassette and takeup spool into their recesses. Making sure that the leader enters the slot behind the shutter assembly smoothly. With the cassette and takeup spool inserted approximately halfway into the camera, make sure that there is enough slack in the film, so that when it comes out of the shutter slot, it makes a 90 degree turn and goes straight down into the the clip on the takeup spool. This is VERY important, as it prevents the film from catching on the film advance sprocket, which is located right next to the takeup spool, as you are pressing the cassette and spool into position.
I am all dressed up with nowhere to go! Is there anyone who can help with suggestions to overcome what seems more than my usual lack of deftness?
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