Beemermark
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I've been having a GAS attack and want a Nikon RF. The only reason being is I've never had one. I offered up a nice Leica IIIG (for a S2 with lens) in the trade section but no one bit. KEH has a bargain S2 with 50/1.4 lens for around $450 and I'm considering that. However, there are some nice S models with lenses for under $400 and the only thing holding me back is the frame spacing.
Am I going to have trouble scanning B&W in my Minolta dual scan? What about run of the mill C41 processing at the corner store?
Am I going to have trouble scanning B&W in my Minolta dual scan? What about run of the mill C41 processing at the corner store?
colyn
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My Nikon S has good frame spacing and I have no problems scanning the negs..
The only reason you would have any problems is if the camera needs service. Run a roll through it for testing. You have a 14 day return option with KEH..
The only reason you would have any problems is if the camera needs service. Run a roll through it for testing. You have a 14 day return option with KEH..
The spacing is the same as with other 35mm cameras. There's just a bigger gap between each frame.
Beemermark
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That makes everything perfectly clear. Thanks
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
I've had two or three Leica IIIf's including a very nice red dial with self timer (you said IIIG but I checked your ad and it says IIIf) and now have an S2 black dial with 50mm f1.4.
Very different cameras and as nice as the Nikon S2 is I don't use it anywhere as much as I did my IIIf. The little screwmounts feel very refined to me and are a pleasure to shoot with ... the Nikon has never given me that feeling so it gets little use and has become somewhat of a shelf queen!
I don't think think a clean IIIf and 50mm is the same in value as an equally clean S2 and f1.4 though which could explain the lack of interest in your WTT ad!
Very different cameras and as nice as the Nikon S2 is I don't use it anywhere as much as I did my IIIf. The little screwmounts feel very refined to me and are a pleasure to shoot with ... the Nikon has never given me that feeling so it gets little use and has become somewhat of a shelf queen!
I don't think think a clean IIIf and 50mm is the same in value as an equally clean S2 and f1.4 though which could explain the lack of interest in your WTT ad!
Beemermark
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I have both a IIIG and IIIF, got confused in the above post. I based the trade on KEH's and Igor's Cameras values, give or take a $100 based on condition. I could trade the IIIG body but it would definitely be money to me.
Pricing on an S2 and 50/1.4 vary widely. Most on eBay are buy it know for around $900, a few down around $700. Keh and Igor are both around $600 for an exc or better outfit and a lot cheaper for a bargain. My experience with KEH is that a bargain is usually what other people call excellent.
Pricing on an S2 and 50/1.4 vary widely. Most on eBay are buy it know for around $900, a few down around $700. Keh and Igor are both around $600 for an exc or better outfit and a lot cheaper for a bargain. My experience with KEH is that a bargain is usually what other people call excellent.
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