cnphoto
Well-known
thanks. yes, it is quiet large.
I'll have a 50mm col. Summitar mounted on the M3, or a 90mm Elmarit-M, most of the time though unless shooting in low light (hence the Nokton)
Rayt
Nonplayer Character
DAG 0.95 conversion
DAG 0.95 conversion
It took Don over 6 months but it was worth the wait. Focus is spot on. The Canon 50mm f/0.95 has a dreamy look to it but prone to flare so it is not a daylight lens (duh!). As you can see I opted to do without the lens mount release lever for a cleaner conversion. Whenever I need to remove the lens I need to get something long and sharp to reach the release button. Now I just dedicated an M3 to it. I had him code the lens too just in case.
DAG 0.95 conversion
It took Don over 6 months but it was worth the wait. Focus is spot on. The Canon 50mm f/0.95 has a dreamy look to it but prone to flare so it is not a daylight lens (duh!). As you can see I opted to do without the lens mount release lever for a cleaner conversion. Whenever I need to remove the lens I need to get something long and sharp to reach the release button. Now I just dedicated an M3 to it. I had him code the lens too just in case.
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issa918
Established
Here's a close-up of the Shinatro blackpaint... I love it!!
oh, you tempted me...I talked to Mr. Shintaro before, and after i saw yours, i contacted him again, he can even help me to paint the eyelets. I'm still thinking, mine is a 1955 DS one in very nice condition.
BTW, what is yours paint name? I think it's not simply black paint. :angel:
ZoomP
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I think it's called Crackled or cackled blackpaint. Tell him like black hammertone. I am sure Tom A. can help comment.
wjlapier
Well-known
Thank you Rayt. He's had my 50/.95 for close to 6 months. I originally wanted the Viso III mount with the lever, but after talking to him a few days ago, I decided to go with the mount like your's. I guess I should also consider the coding as well. Looks like a great conversion. Oh, I also asked him to add a half click between .95 and 1.4 to get an approximate 1.2 aperture opening.
I can't wait!
Krosya
Konicaze
aton
Member
Nice photo of this M5!
zerobuttons
Well-known
For some reason I had gotten the impression that you were situated in England, and I didn´t look below your avatar before making the last post. Hence the link to a British dealer. Sorry.
-doomed-
film is exciting
sepiareverb
genius and moron
ali_baba
Well-known
shot with m9 + 35 cron pre asph.
thanks
peter_n
Veteran
Oh no problem!
I am English and despite living out here in the Colonies for quite a while I've retained something of the accent and idiomatic use of the language.Thanks Bob I'll think on it for a bit. Will let you know if I need a pointer.
punkromance
Poor art student
arseniii
Well-known
5 things that make my life let's say "pleasurable" and my wallet let's say "thinner"~!
Apple MacBook Pro
Nokia 6300i
Pelikan M200
MP + Biogon 25mm
TAG Heuer Carrera
Apple MacBook Pro
Nokia 6300i
Pelikan M200
MP + Biogon 25mm
TAG Heuer Carrera
robklurfield
eclipse
M2 just back from Youxin with a new skin from Aki. Canon 35/2.
-doomed-
film is exciting
Rob,
M2 is must be nice all redone as well.
M2 is must be nice all redone as well.
robklurfield
eclipse
doomed, thanks. Youxin made the camera like new. I didn't ask for the Aki skin. He decided I needed it and just did it. I had been debating with which CameraLeather skin to use and worried about screwing it up, so he's made life very easy for me. the camera is great.
Tom A
RFF Sponsor
Found this old neg-file sheet in my office. I think it was a test of a/ a macro-lens or b/Kodak 400 CN film. Five of my old M's, two black M3's, two black M 4's and a black M2. Most of these were converted to M6"s in the mid-nineties. I think I got about 6-7 of them for this batch, including a Titanium one and a Panda. The M6's were more useful as testbenches for Rapidwinders.
I kept a box in Sweden with dead M's and everytime I went back - I picked up some, had them refurbished mechanically and sold them (and bought newer cameras). I did keep a couple of the original black M2's though and still have those.
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abenner
undecided
Found this old neg-file....Five of my old M's, two black M3's, two black M 4's and a black M2....
(speechless, drool slipping from corner of mouth)
proenca
Proenca
Ok, its a crappy picture. iPhone picture.
But trust me, its a gorgeous camera.
Leica MP Anthracite, Japan Limited Edition.
Was my birthday gift to myself Here paired to two years ago bday gift to myself as well, Noctilux F1.0
But trust me, its a gorgeous camera.
Leica MP Anthracite, Japan Limited Edition.
Was my birthday gift to myself
Here paired to two years ago bday gift to myself as well, Noctilux F1.0