pschauss
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ssmc
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Thanks for the info!
The Fed-2 dates from 1956-58, the Z-4 from 1970, so some of my impressions may have to do with the era (both are very similar in condition). Neither are export versions judging by the Cyrillic markings (though the J-8 on the Zorki has Roman markings, and an unusual s/n 0112674 without "N" or "No." They both feel similarly solid and well made, but I would give a slight subjective win to the Fed (maybe because there's no separate VF/RF housing?)
The Fed-2 feels smoother in just about every way than the Zorki; in particular, the Zorki advance knob has a more geared or "gravelly" feel. It's not bad by any means, but the Fed just feels a bit better. The Fed's plain shutter release is much more comfortable (and quieter / more solid) than the serrated one of the Zorki (I think this is the first camera I've ever had like this). The Fed shutter speed knob is far easier to grasp; the small, narrow knob on the Zorki is possibly its most awkward feature. The shorter but more exposed advance knob of the Fed is also easier to grab, but there's not much in it.
The Zorki VF is a huge plus - I was really surprised how large and clear it is; it has a slight magenta tint while the Fed is distinctly green/cyan and much more obvious, almost like wearing sunglasses.
The Z-4 has no strap lugs (which I did not realize until I got it) so without a half-case I'm going to have to think of something there. It also uses that textured fabric (?) which is not nearly as grippy or comfortable as the pebbly surface of the Fed.
I'm sure they will both be fun to shoot; the Zorki VF would make things a lot easier in low light and if you need slow speeds well there's that too. But I have to say since they arrived I find myself playing with the Fed a lot more.
Regards,
Scott
rfaspen
[insert pithy phrase here]
OK, here goes.
Fed-3 (1986) and Jupiter-12 (1971): An informal meeting with some colleagues. Backlit so I think I suffered from a little veiling flare, but the J-12 handled it fine and simply reduced the contrast somewhat. A perfectly good image in the end.
Happy Red Oktober!
Fed-3 (1986) and Jupiter-12 (1971): An informal meeting with some colleagues. Backlit so I think I suffered from a little veiling flare, but the J-12 handled it fine and simply reduced the contrast somewhat. A perfectly good image in the end.
Happy Red Oktober!
Ko.Fe.
Lenses 35/21 Gears 46/20
Zorki for repairs I have mentioned just arrived.
Missing film spool and ripped curtain.
I don't think I'll make it ready in October
Missing film spool and ripped curtain.
I don't think I'll make it ready in October
rfaspen
[insert pithy phrase here]
OK, another.
I had the Jupiter-3 on my Fed for a short while. It was adjusted by a well-known RFFer (no longer here ) for Leica at about f/2.0 and 1.5 meters. Still, I use the lens on my FSU bodies without much fuss. I'm not into that much fuss, but I do whine when I miss focus.
Anyway, these carts caught my eye. Nothing special except I was curious about how the reflections from distant car windows would fare in the image. Apparently quite well. Score another point for the Jupiter-3, the lightweight Sonnar reproduction. Mine is a 1956 version. I like it but hitting focus exactly is a casino game (as with all Sonnars, including the most recent Zeiss offering).
The image:
Enjoy the Red Oktober!
I had the Jupiter-3 on my Fed for a short while. It was adjusted by a well-known RFFer (no longer here
) for Leica at about f/2.0 and 1.5 meters. Still, I use the lens on my FSU bodies without much fuss. I'm not into that much fuss, but I do whine when I miss focus.Anyway, these carts caught my eye. Nothing special except I was curious about how the reflections from distant car windows would fare in the image. Apparently quite well. Score another point for the Jupiter-3, the lightweight Sonnar reproduction. Mine is a 1956 version. I like it but hitting focus exactly is a casino game (as with all Sonnars, including the most recent Zeiss offering).
The image:
Enjoy the Red Oktober!
farlymac
PF McFarland
Fed Zarya, I-26M, Kodak T-Max 400
Fed Zarya, I-26M, Kodak T-Max 400
Plus light leaks, a burned curtain, and whatever else could go wrong.
Salem, VA WWI Memorial by br1078phot, on Flickr
The cannon had to be rebuilt after some drunk ran it over in the middle of the night.
Catalina by br1078phot, on Flickr
I almost bought a hardtop version of this for my first car.
It Wouldn’t Be Red Oktober Without This by br1078phot, on Flickr
Though I tried to eliminate it, that pesky light leak is there in many of the frames of this roll. Some judicious cropping usually compensated for it. Then it looks like I just burnt the shutter on this frame. About every frame after this had those tell-tale bright spots in the center. I was shooting this through a chain link fence, and probably aimed at the sun while poking the lens through.
Hopped Up by br1078phot, on Flickr
False Signal by br1078phot, on Flickr
I'm so happy this one came out as planned. This stack hasn't seen smoke in over three decades, but a passing cloud was handy as a stand-in.
See all 15 submissions at:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/7699588@N07/sets/72157649126261181/
PF
Fed Zarya, I-26M, Kodak T-Max 400
Plus light leaks, a burned curtain, and whatever else could go wrong.
Salem, VA WWI Memorial by br1078phot, on Flickr
The cannon had to be rebuilt after some drunk ran it over in the middle of the night.
Catalina by br1078phot, on Flickr
I almost bought a hardtop version of this for my first car.
It Wouldn’t Be Red Oktober Without This by br1078phot, on Flickr
Though I tried to eliminate it, that pesky light leak is there in many of the frames of this roll. Some judicious cropping usually compensated for it. Then it looks like I just burnt the shutter on this frame. About every frame after this had those tell-tale bright spots in the center. I was shooting this through a chain link fence, and probably aimed at the sun while poking the lens through.
Hopped Up by br1078phot, on Flickr
False Signal by br1078phot, on Flickr
I'm so happy this one came out as planned. This stack hasn't seen smoke in over three decades, but a passing cloud was handy as a stand-in.
See all 15 submissions at:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/7699588@N07/sets/72157649126261181/
PF
Wulfthari
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Very nice shots, do you shoot the Zarya hyperfocal?
However, here there are some of my last shots with the new to me Industar 50, unfortunately it was a rainy day and the exposure is a little off:
However, here there are some of my last shots with the new to me Industar 50, unfortunately it was a rainy day and the exposure is a little off:
farlymac
PF McFarland
Thanks, and your's came out great.
I tend to get the focus as close as possible, given that the lens is calibrated in meters, and hope the DOF will take care of the rest.
PF
Ko.Fe.
Lenses 35/21 Gears 46/20
Nice pictures here above!
This is rescued from ebay Zorki with dead curtains and it was gummed with old grease.
Just finished it today. At 1/20 second curtain doesn't return sometimes. I know why, but don't know how to fix it. Looks like second curtain spring needs more tension. Will see after testing it with film.
Still missing take in spool...
This is rescued from ebay Zorki with dead curtains and it was gummed with old grease.
Just finished it today. At 1/20 second curtain doesn't return sometimes. I know why, but don't know how to fix it. Looks like second curtain spring needs more tension. Will see after testing it with film.
Still missing take in spool...
Wulfthari
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Wulfthari
Well-known
I would have said they are slightly underexposed, however this is my favourite of the lot:
gb hill
Veteran
I got so busy during October I didn't have much time to shoot. Nice work by everyone & will get my photos up soon, I hope. My last photos I developed didn't turn out. Somehow the film didn't load right on my developing spools & when I opened the tank all the film was wound up against each other instead of being seporated by the spools guides so I had to trash the film. I hope my next film comes out better.
gb hill
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The wife had a 68 Catalina convertible when we met. She loved that car.