Byuphoto
Would like to upgrade
Well the R came in today, Thanks Ray, and must say my initial impressions is very good. I have a roll of 12 exp. Tri-X I was saving for a test. I will post photos from it and the 50 collapsible
Got my R today
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It is such a nice camera. You will not be disappointed.
cbass
Nutmegger
You're really going to love the R. It's a nice machine and a pleasure to lug around all day.
Be careful with your collapsible 50, though. I tried to collapse a Summitar 50 into my R body and found that the back of the lens grazed the metering cell. I've decided to stick with the J8 or I26M for my 50mm needs when using the Bessa.
Be careful with your collapsible 50, though. I tried to collapse a Summitar 50 into my R body and found that the back of the lens grazed the metering cell. I've decided to stick with the J8 or I26M for my 50mm needs when using the Bessa.
back alley
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congrats rick!
i think you'll be happy with the r and knowing ray, i'm sure it's in very nice shape.
joe
i think you'll be happy with the r and knowing ray, i'm sure it's in very nice shape.
joe
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ray_g
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Nice to hear that the package arrived safe and sound. Enjoy, Rick.
Thanks for the compliment, Joe. If only I were in as good a shape as my equipment!
Thanks for the compliment, Joe. If only I were in as good a shape as my equipment!
GeneW
Veteran
Congratulations, Rick! I know you'll enjoy using it -- it's a fine RF!
Gene
Gene
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ray_g
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And Gene, I followed your lead. Rick's Dreb is coming my way. I've got an M42 adapter and my takumars are waiting. If that works out ok, I'll be looking for an adapter for the Zuiko's soon. Time to see what this whole DSLR thing is all about 🙂
Byuphoto
Would like to upgrade
Thanks all. Yes, ray told me about not collapsing it. I will leave it out. Probably going to get a 35mm and a 85/90.
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ray_g
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Some people devise some type of washer or spacer (such as a rubber band) on the lens barrel to prevent it from accidentally collapsing all the way into the body. That may be a good safeguard.
Little Prince
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ray_g said:
The lure of the dark side is powerful and often underestimated. "...and if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you..." 😀 (due credit to Nietzsche)
GeneW
Veteran
Cool! When I still had Takumars around I had an M42 adapter for the DReb and it worked very well. I had more Zuikos around than Takumars so I got the Kindai OM-EOS adapter and I still like using it.ray_g said:
I personally don't experience any contradictions or any existential angst by shooting film AND digital. I love film for B&W, esp available-light work. For colour work I prefer digital to film, either slide or negative. Having choices is good! 😀
Gene
back alley
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Byuphoto said:
rick,
grab scott's 85/1.9 it's a nice lens.
and a very good price.
joe
Little Prince
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GeneW said:
I was just joking. Whatever works for you 🙂 . Dark side analogies are just fun.
ScottS
Established
backalley photo said:
Joe and Rick,
Sorry, but as of today the 85/1.9 is sold. I've still got a couple of leitz 135s posted, but those aren't a good match for the R (no 135 framelines, short RF base length).
Scott
Byuphoto
Would like to upgrade
I am short on funds right now. To much GAS
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wlewisiii
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Little Prince said:
A good way for me to realize I'm spending too much time with my Speed Graphic - I saw that as "dark slide analogies"... :bang:
😀
William
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