Thanks, Calzone -- A positive attitude is more pleasant for everyone around. (Helps get cooperation from photo subjects too). I had some t-shirts and sweat-shirts made up with the UN symbol for radiation hazard, more entertaining than the standard US symbol... With the added words "Caution - Hot Stuff!"
raid
Dad Photographer
Cool logo, Doug.
I agree with you that having positive attitude is more pleasant for everyone around...
I agree with you that having positive attitude is more pleasant for everyone around...
Tom A
RFF Sponsor
Looks very good, Tom! One thing you might be able to clarify is the meaning of that "V" hand gesture in this sort of context...
raid
Dad Photographer
It could be just a young people "thing" or it could be asign of victory or it is just saying "peace".
No clue.
No clue.
maggieo
More Deadly
It's a peace sign, man!
(Glad to hear you're doing well, Doug!!!)
(Glad to hear you're doing well, Doug!!!)
Thanks, Maggie! I figured it had some cultural significance among young Japanese having their pictures taken, as that's the only group and context where I'm seeing it.
maggieo
More Deadly
Oh, here in Nebraska we were doing that in photos right up until the late 1990's. But even after that, my nieces bust out that move now and then.
gliderbee
Well-known
raid
Dad Photographer
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=75668
Go also to smumug.com and search for FERIDER (This is Roland). There, he has a section on the results.
Go also to smumug.com and search for FERIDER (This is Roland). There, he has a section on the results.
gliderbee
Well-known
Willdo. Thanks ! I'll start reading now.
I'm after a Heliar 3.5 on auction, and I have three Heliars 2.0 now; two of these are part of the the R3M and R2M 250 ann. sets (resp. black and silver). I should start selling the black lens, since I have two blacks, but I don't like to break up the R3M set (which is black). If I sell the "orphan" black one, I'll have to start using the R3M set, which is mint in the box right now, and I might sell the whole set later, since I have a M6TTL coming ... Sigh ... decisions, decisions, ...
As you can guess, weather is lousy here, otherwise I shouldn't be at a computer ...
raid
Dad Photographer
Use the pretty camera sets
Use the pretty camera sets
I have an olive Bessa T with 50/3.5 set, but I am using the lens a lot, and the T will also soon be used after Eddy Smolov checks the RF in it for allignment.
These cameras are there to be used. I suggest that either selling a set or using it would be a good way out of the worry what to do about it all.
Modern film cameras will not increase in value while film developing is being slowly dismantled.
I am at the computer, while outside the weather is amazingly good. In fact, I can see from here the waters of Escambia Bya,just across the street.
The kids are watching on TV a movie on Jasmine (for Easter).
Later in the day, we will leave our home, and then I will take some photos.
Use the pretty camera sets
Willdo. Thanks ! I'll start reading now.
I'm after a Heliar 3.5 on auction, and I have three Heliars 2.0 now; two of these are part of the the R3M and R2M 250 ann. sets (resp. black and silver). I should start selling the black lens, since I have two blacks, but I don't like to break up the R3M set (which is black). If I sell the "orphan" black one, I'll have to start using the R3M set, which is mint in the box right now, and I might sell the whole set later, since I have a M6TTL coming ... Sigh ... decisions, decisions, ...
As you can guess, weather is lousy here, otherwise I shouldn't be at a computer ...
I have an olive Bessa T with 50/3.5 set, but I am using the lens a lot, and the T will also soon be used after Eddy Smolov checks the RF in it for allignment.
These cameras are there to be used. I suggest that either selling a set or using it would be a good way out of the worry what to do about it all.
Modern film cameras will not increase in value while film developing is being slowly dismantled.
I am at the computer, while outside the weather is amazingly good. In fact, I can see from here the waters of Escambia Bya,just across the street.
The kids are watching on TV a movie on Jasmine (for Easter).
Later in the day, we will leave our home, and then I will take some photos.
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wjgorham
Member
How does the Heliar f2.0 stack up against the 50mm Summicron?
raid
Dad Photographer
See posting Nr. 110. The Summicron was also excellent. I had the rigid Summicron in the test.
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
I own a 50 Rigid Cron and 50/2.0 Rigid Heliar. I say the lenses are differant enough to keep both.
I love the 50 Rigid Cron because it is like two lenses in one. Wide open and stopped down one stop it is a great portrait lens because of the softness in the corners, but it is a really sharp lens in the center. To me this is how the world appears to me and how I see. This effect seems to become more prevelant as I age. Stopped down at F4.0 or more the softness in the corners is gone. I like shooting this lens on overcast days and for lower contrast on my negatives.
Much of what I like in the Rigid Cron is present in my Nickel Rigid Heliar: the soft corners wide open and stopped down one stop, but sharp all the way across by F4.0; the smooth transition betweed sharp and OOF; and pretty pretty bokeh.
The differances that distinguishes the Heliar are: moderate contrast while the Rigid Cron is low; flare resistance where the Cron is full of surprises; and the Heliar performs well under harsh/high contrast lighting with low coma. Also under dim/flat lighting the Heliar produces a negative that almost looks like it was shot under a strong key light in an amazing way. In many ways the Heliar is a better lens, but I love my Rigid Cron for it's personality.
The softness that some posters suggest is likely due to the way the Heliar renders. The transition between softness and sharpness is very diffused and I beleive some posters interpet it as being soft, but I find it pleasent. To me, this is the signiture of the Rigid Heliar.
Perhaps other posters who call the 2.0 Heliar soft are use to the edgy sharness of ASPH while I'm a guy who appreciates the old/retro look (hard edged vs. blending).
CV did a great job of mixing and combining the old and the new. While not over-built and as heavy duty as a Rigid Cron I like the build quality and the half-stop detents. The focus and handling is also fast.
At F4.0 the differance in my negatives in contrast can help determine which lens was used, the look is kind of similar, but wide open or just one stop down the looks are pretty differant. Both have this OOF rendering that is lovely, very smooth, but distinct. That is why I am glad I have both.
Calzone
Calzone, very interesting and thoughtful comments! I've never had a 50 Summicron.
Calzone
Gear Whore #1
I have to be humble. Raid's lens testing is very extensive and led me to getting both Nickel Heliars, and now I have three 50's.
Thanks again Raid.
Cal
raid
Dad Photographer
Thanks, Cal.
I share your opinons on the rigid Summicron and the Heliar.
I share your opinons on the rigid Summicron and the Heliar.
leicamshooter
Established
I choose the 50/F2 Heliar
I choose the 50/F2 Heliar
I love the classic out of focus look it gives. Reminds me of a old sonnar 50/F1.5, but with more pop in the plane of focus
ADVOO
I choose the 50/F2 Heliar
I love the classic out of focus look it gives. Reminds me of a old sonnar 50/F1.5, but with more pop in the plane of focus
ADVOO
lawnpotter
Well-known
colapsible vs rigid Heliar f2
colapsible vs rigid Heliar f2
will there be a diference in the images?
colapsible vs rigid Heliar f2
will there be a diference in the images?