Sharpness GSN

[koniczech]

Hey all,

I just got two rolls developed, and I have been noticing a lack of sharpness in -maybe- a majority of the photos. You can check out my flickr if you want (http://www.flickr.com/photos/46940818@N06/) but what it looks like to me is rangefinder calibration?

case 1, Smile sign: I wanted to get all the text of the sign, but instead I guess I got the camera/door frame.

case 2, Wall+Trees: The wall was 'supposed to be' in full focus of the rangefinder, but it clearly is not. Maybe a hand twitch?

cases 3,4,etc.: The ones on my flickr page don't seem to be bad at all, which makes me unsure about any need for recalibration.

I've seen a lot of sharp GSN photos, and my conclusions are as follows:
-use a higher f/
-take less night photos
-or start using stable objects at night
-stop looking at leica photos

any other suggestions?

Thanks in advance,

koniczech

 

[solar_sea]

The GS I had was tack-sharp even from 1.7. However do not attempt to shot bellow 1/30 hand-held. I believe the GSN also has a light to warn you about this.

A local technician could probably check out the RF in case you have some doubts.

 

[martin-f5]

well I think your yashica rangefinder is not pretty well adjusted,
so go on and put it on a tripod,
shoot a bookshelf or s. e. with each f-stop.
Normally you should get a sharp image on every exposure.
If not you can adjust it with a little help of some basic tools,
a small screwdriver and a little screen-glas.

I wish you a good luck!

 

[elmer3.5]

Focus

Focus

I guess they´re out of focus, the gsn is very sharp and can stand very low speeds with good results. The copal shutter is excellent for that, but check the arrow because the gsn won´t show you the exact speeds will use but will advice you with the arrow.

Bye and luck, the gsn is a great shooter, you can compensate for back light using the asa setting, so if you want a stop you lower the spedd from 400 to 200!

 

[newspaperguy]

Tripod is the best advice - make your judgements after that.

Take a moment to see what distance the lens shows
when you're focused on an object at a known distance.

 

[Eugen Mezei]

Go out, focalise on the moon. Does this coincide exactly with the infinity marking on the lens? If not, remove the hotshoe and you will find a hole where you can acces an adjusting screw of the rangefinder with a long screwdriver. You can find exact instructions at Yashicaguys site.

 

[tszhon]

-stop looking at leica photos

What a point~ 😉

Taken with my GSN last week.

Share with you guys.

Hong Kong, Central, f/4, Fuji 100 colour negative.

Jack 😀