Jeremy Z
Well-known
It's been a busy month or two for me...
It's been a busy month or two for me...
First, I broke out the old Yashica GS, which got me fired up about rangefinders again:
Then, I happened upon cameraquest, and read and reread the Vintage 70s Rangefinders article, and decided that I had to have more of these affordable beauties.
I dropped by the somewhat local shop, looking for one of these 70s gems; I remembered seeing a Canonet there, I think it was a 28. But it was gone by the time I got there. I wound up taking in a pretty nice Olympus XA. (no pix of this one yet, it's out for repair; sticky shutter)
About a week later, I picked up a Canonet GIII from RFF's rogue designer. Nice camera; well-deserved reputation for solidity.
Then, I started to miss my old Rollei 35S that I'd ebayed a few years ago. So I found another one on ebay, this time with the Tessar lens and chrome body. (I prefer chrome) This one's going out next, as the aperture is very hard to get all the way open or closed. Probably just needs a CLA. But I do love this little camera.
Last week, I won an Olympus 35RC on ebay. ($41 shipped) The seller says it is operationally excellent, and it even comes with a piece of crap flash!
Now, I'm working through a whole ton of darkroom stuff and working on making our guest bathroom into a part-time darkroom. The thing I miss most about film is the high-quality B&W prints. It is hard, if not impossible, to duplicate those results consistently with digital.
"If it's worth doing, it's worth OVERdoing"
It's been a busy month or two for me...
First, I broke out the old Yashica GS, which got me fired up about rangefinders again:
Then, I happened upon cameraquest, and read and reread the Vintage 70s Rangefinders article, and decided that I had to have more of these affordable beauties.
I dropped by the somewhat local shop, looking for one of these 70s gems; I remembered seeing a Canonet there, I think it was a 28. But it was gone by the time I got there. I wound up taking in a pretty nice Olympus XA. (no pix of this one yet, it's out for repair; sticky shutter)
About a week later, I picked up a Canonet GIII from RFF's rogue designer. Nice camera; well-deserved reputation for solidity.
Then, I started to miss my old Rollei 35S that I'd ebayed a few years ago. So I found another one on ebay, this time with the Tessar lens and chrome body. (I prefer chrome) This one's going out next, as the aperture is very hard to get all the way open or closed. Probably just needs a CLA. But I do love this little camera.
Last week, I won an Olympus 35RC on ebay. ($41 shipped) The seller says it is operationally excellent, and it even comes with a piece of crap flash!
Now, I'm working through a whole ton of darkroom stuff and working on making our guest bathroom into a part-time darkroom. The thing I miss most about film is the high-quality B&W prints. It is hard, if not impossible, to duplicate those results consistently with digital.
"If it's worth doing, it's worth OVERdoing"
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Two exposed rolls of 120 have been sitting on the shelf staring at me for weeks ... now I can develop them and use this new toy!
I knew I shouldn't have bought a medium format camera.
I knew I shouldn't have bought a medium format camera.
schow
Well-known
CV 25/4 Black from Cameraquest came in this morning!
Thanks Stephen!
Thanks Stephen!
Pherdinand
the snow must go on
hehe Keith, you managed to show the true nature of that "toy"in the photo.
Its HUGE size, i mean!
Its HUGE size, i mean!
mfunnell
Shaken, so blurred
Olympus XA plus A11 flash.
The camera is in great condition, the electronics all work and the shutter sounds good at various speeds. Unfortunately, all the light seals have perished so it needs a really good cleaning inside the film chamber and needs the seals replaced. (No complaints: a very good price and sold "as is".)
I've ordered a light seal kit from John Goodman on eBay:
http://search.ebay.com.au/_W0QQsassZintersliceQQhtZ-1
which should help me do the job nicely. John is a great guy, and very helpful.
...Mike
The camera is in great condition, the electronics all work and the shutter sounds good at various speeds. Unfortunately, all the light seals have perished so it needs a really good cleaning inside the film chamber and needs the seals replaced. (No complaints: a very good price and sold "as is".)
I've ordered a light seal kit from John Goodman on eBay:
http://search.ebay.com.au/_W0QQsassZintersliceQQhtZ-1
which should help me do the job nicely. John is a great guy, and very helpful.
...Mike
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my luna pro meter arrived today.
it's a user but it works and seems accurate compared to the pilot 2.
and the nikon soft release for the nikon s2 also arrived, thanks to shac!
it sits high atop the camera...
joe
it's a user but it works and seems accurate compared to the pilot 2.
and the nikon soft release for the nikon s2 also arrived, thanks to shac!
it sits high atop the camera...
joe
haagen_dazs
Well-known
mfunnell said:
haha mike
you seem to be on a buying spree
G2 kit and now this
Mark
mfunnell
Shaken, so blurred
haagen_dazs said:haha mike
you seem to be on a buying spree
G2 kit and now this
Mark
yes, a GAS attack has come and (I hope) gone. The XA was part of my long-term plan and something I'd done some research and thinking about, including breaking out my mother's now-unused red XA-2 to determine whether I could really justify an XA (I hadn't really decided when this one came along at a price I couldn't refuse).The Contax G2 gear is another matter. That was GAS pure and simple. I can't justify it. I just wanted it.
I'm now waiting to hear from the seller for an indication its on its way......Mike
Brad Bireley
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ElrodCod
Established
R2
R2
A brand spanking new Olive R2 arrived from CameraQuest 15 minutes ago. Now I need a 75mm Heliar.....but can't decide between black or chrome .
R2
A brand spanking new Olive R2 arrived from CameraQuest 15 minutes ago
. Now I need a 75mm Heliar.....but can't decide between black or chrome .
Trius
Waiting on Maitani
I would think chrome ... nice contrast with the olive, maybe adds a bit of brightness/shine. But what do I know?ElrodCod said:A brand spanking new Olive R2 arrived from CameraQuest 15 minutes ago
migtex
Don't eXchange Freedom!
Yo!! What a day!!
my Sears 35 - leica copy - but with a Nikon Tower 50 f2 arrive today!
An Argus C3 with wide and tele lens and a working Sekonic too.... now how the hell the Brick works?!! Help !!!
More photos this weekend on the Camera Porn!!
my Sears 35 - leica copy - but with a Nikon Tower 50 f2 arrive today!
An Argus C3 with wide and tele lens and a working Sekonic too.... now how the hell the Brick works?!! Help !!!
More photos this weekend on the Camera Porn!!
rbiemer
Unabashed Amateur
Nice day of mail for you!migtex said:
About the C-3, try this:
http://www.butkus.org/chinon/argus/argus_c-3/argus_c-3.htm
Just watch out for your right fingers when you use it!
Rob
migtex
Don't eXchange Freedom!
Thanks Rob!
Finally cleaning the S2... it will be a Great Wekend!
Finally cleaning the S2... it will be a Great Wekend!
robin a
Well-known
I got my I 50 collapsible.Now my Fed 2 is easy to pocket.Damn,that lens is small.......Robin
JCT
Established
Today my cool little Baby Graflex 2x3 arrived -- it's a beaut and cost me all of $25!
Can't wait to fit it with a roll back and take it for a spin.
Dates back to '41 and the RF still works!
JT
Can't wait to fit it with a roll back and take it for a spin.
Dates back to '41 and the RF still works!
JT
visiondr
cyclic iconoclast
Nice camera Wes.
Hey, where did you get those clever little leather (I assume) tabs to protect the camera body? I have an MP and my Leica strap is rubbing on the chrome and creating wear marks.
Hey, where did you get those clever little leather (I assume) tabs to protect the camera body? I have an MP and my Leica strap is rubbing on the chrome and creating wear marks.
visiondr
cyclic iconoclast
Thanks, I'll have to look into that.
visiondr
cyclic iconoclast
BTW, I just became the proud owner of a new Zeiss Biogon 25/2.8 ZM. I can't believe how small this lens is. I am trying it out now. Processing and viewing the first negs should be a treat!
ElrodCod
Established
Trius said:I would think chrome ... nice contrast with the olive, maybe adds a bit of brightness/shine. But what do I know?
Chrome was my first choice by a slight margin but I got a very good deal on a black one that was impossible to pass up. So....a near new black 75mm Heliar arrive from Dubai by express post today.
Can't wait to road test it.