farlymac
PF McFarland
A long title for such a small camera. It’s another in a line of sliding-door point-and-shoot cameras with a 38-80mm zoom lens instead of a 35mm fixed focal length.
I used Kentmere 400 on a rainy day to check out the “All Weather” rating of the camera. The DX metering, and auto focus were just fine, except on a couple of shots. And on one of those it was definitely my fault.
Staunton, VA and the surrounding Augusta County area were the subjects of this test. Other than a light leak that appears to be coming from the lens barrel, the camera performed very well for an old P&S.
Here you can see the leaks as arcs in the corners.
On The Corner by P F McFarland, on Flickr
A good place to stop and chat with Dave about all the cameras.
CameraHeritageMuseum by P F McFarland, on Flickr
I can’t remember if this was the shot when the flash actuated.
The King and the Bunny by P F McFarland, on Flickr
A little bit of juxtaposition.
Smokestack Engine by P F McFarland, on Flickr
I really detest overhead utility lines.
Line, Line, Everywhere a Line by P F McFarland, on Flickr
Seven photo stitch in PSE10. And no corrections made.
Somewhere On Route 254, New Hope Road by P F McFarland, on Flickr
See all eighteen photos at https://flic.kr/s/aHskqJjneQ
PF
I used Kentmere 400 on a rainy day to check out the “All Weather” rating of the camera. The DX metering, and auto focus were just fine, except on a couple of shots. And on one of those it was definitely my fault.
Staunton, VA and the surrounding Augusta County area were the subjects of this test. Other than a light leak that appears to be coming from the lens barrel, the camera performed very well for an old P&S.
Here you can see the leaks as arcs in the corners.
On The Corner by P F McFarland, on Flickr
A good place to stop and chat with Dave about all the cameras.
CameraHeritageMuseum by P F McFarland, on Flickr
I can’t remember if this was the shot when the flash actuated.
The King and the Bunny by P F McFarland, on Flickr
A little bit of juxtaposition.
Smokestack Engine by P F McFarland, on Flickr
I really detest overhead utility lines.
Line, Line, Everywhere a Line by P F McFarland, on Flickr
Seven photo stitch in PSE10. And no corrections made.
Somewhere On Route 254, New Hope Road by P F McFarland, on Flickr
See all eighteen photos at https://flic.kr/s/aHskqJjneQ
PF
btgc
Veteran
Mju series were game changers, due to quality packed into small body and new look. I remember them in shops, they cost not much less than entry level SLR with kit zoom lens. Well, maybe 2/3?
Unfortunately they tend to develop leak in lens, my Mju 80 has it and on flick some users of standard 35/2.8 model also show same leak. I have forget lens position and when leak isn't appearing but your pictures prove it's possible.
Unfortunately they tend to develop leak in lens, my Mju 80 has it and on flick some users of standard 35/2.8 model also show same leak. I have forget lens position and when leak isn't appearing but your pictures prove it's possible.
David Hughes
David Hughes
Yes, and you can still buy them for a pittance. Often the postage etc is more on ebay.
Regards, David
Regards, David
lynnb
Veteran
I bought a couple at local charity store for $5ea. but similar experience with light leaks as shown in your example. Now I can't remember which one had the leak... (bangs head against wall)
Tiger 68
Bram Vermeulen
I tried to give one away, complete with case and manual, in the Christmas giveaway a couple of years ago. No one wanted it!
Now, just for spite, I'm keeping it!
Regards,
BV
Now, just for spite, I'm keeping it!
Regards,
BV