Tom hicks
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Tom hicks
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Kenj8246
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These look good, Tom. I'll probably get my Konica I cla'd after I get the Konica III back from Greg Weber. Still haven't decided about that IIIa down in Cleveland yet. It's still sitting there for the same asking price with just the one offer. I'm afraid if I do go down there and look at it, I'll buy it. 
Kenny
Kenny
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Nick Merritt
Love these -- right up my alley! Where is this air museum? Looks like they've got some very interesting stuff.
Kenj8246
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The http://cavanaughflightmuseum.com/ is located in Addison TX. It's all Dallas once you get to the metroplex.
Kenny
Kenny
Tom hicks
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These look good, Tom. I'll probably get my Konica I cla'd after I get the Konica III back from Greg Weber. Still haven't decided about that IIIa down in Cleveland yet. It's still sitting there for the same asking price with just the one offer. I'm afraid if I do go down there and look at it, I'll buy it.
Kenny
Thanks Kenny, good to here you'll be getting the III back soon . Looking forward to seeing the results.
Tom hicks
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Thanks , the flight museum is my go to for testing new cameras , low light and bright light so it test the full exposure range of the camera. And the subject matter is always nice and colorful.
Tom
Tom hicks
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It surprises me there is not more discussion about these wonderfully made little Rangefinder cameras. I am really impressed with both the build quality and image quality that ones able to get out of these for what little they cost . I would much rather have one of these than the all the yashica g's Gs's Gsn I have . I feel a sale coming on .
Tom
Tom
Alfasud
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Konica Rangefinders
Konica Rangefinders
I have been using a Konica III for 13 years, and continue to be impressed by the Lens, and the 'tank-like' build of the camera. It has a wonderful heft and feel of quality. It is clear that the company was out to challenge both other Japanese manufacturers and the Germans on both optical and build quality. If a 48mm fixed lens meets your needs, the kit is simple; viewfinder is big and bright. The only accessory I use is a CV shoe-mount meter. My only complaint is the fifties-era coupled EV system. I've heard it can be disabled, but with both my Hasselblad and Voigtlander Vitessa using the system, I've got used to it.
If you find a good one, buy it!
Here's mine:
Konica Rangefinders
I have been using a Konica III for 13 years, and continue to be impressed by the Lens, and the 'tank-like' build of the camera. It has a wonderful heft and feel of quality. It is clear that the company was out to challenge both other Japanese manufacturers and the Germans on both optical and build quality. If a 48mm fixed lens meets your needs, the kit is simple; viewfinder is big and bright. The only accessory I use is a CV shoe-mount meter. My only complaint is the fifties-era coupled EV system. I've heard it can be disabled, but with both my Hasselblad and Voigtlander Vitessa using the system, I've got used to it.
If you find a good one, buy it!
Here's mine:
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Tom hicks
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Alfasud, what a nice specimen . Your are correct, they were out to compete with the best and may have surpassed them. as far as I am concerned they are at the top of the list .
Tom
Tom