KoNickon
Nick Merritt
Canon FTb and 50/1.8 S.C., plus a Soligor 135/2.8; aftermarket case (in better shape than a typical Canon case would be), generic cap for the 50. All in a bag with manual for the Canon and other little bits and bobs (including 55mm circular polarizer. $15, paid to the original owner. Needs a fair amount of cleaning but it's fully working.
Do I need another one of these? What kind of question is that?
Do I need another one of these? What kind of question is that?
Leon C
Well-known
Landed today.
Agfa Isolette II, reported as shutter jammed but I think it was user error as I believe what is common, as it has to be advanced first, as the shutter works fine but it does have the stuck focusing issue which hopefully will be sorted soon, it's stuck on infinity so could still use it, it looks hardly used and not even cleaned it, the bellows seem light tight after a quick torch test.
Oh and a Novoflex NIKLEI-P Leica 39mm LTM adapter.
Agfa Isolette II, reported as shutter jammed but I think it was user error as I believe what is common, as it has to be advanced first, as the shutter works fine but it does have the stuck focusing issue which hopefully will be sorted soon, it's stuck on infinity so could still use it, it looks hardly used and not even cleaned it, the bellows seem light tight after a quick torch test.
Oh and a Novoflex NIKLEI-P Leica 39mm LTM adapter.
AlwaysOnAuto
Well-known
I was once chastised for using the word 'need' when it came to a purchase of camera equipment.Canon FTb and 50/1.8 S.C., plus a Soligor 135/2.8; aftermarket case (in better shape than a typical Canon case would be), generic cap for the 50. All in a bag with manual for the Canon and other little bits and bobs (including 55mm circular polarizer. $15, paid to the original owner. Needs a fair amount of cleaning but it's fully working.
Do I need another one of these? What kind of question is that?
Kind of like there is no NEED when it comes to buying more camera gear.
Retro-Grouch
Veteran
Food, clothing, shelter, and camera gear. These are life's necessities. There's a little wiggle room in terms of priority, but not much.
CP93
Established
Thanks to the enablers on another thread, I just ordered a Voigtlānder Heliar Classic 50mm f/1.5. Should be here in two days.
Retro-Grouch
Veteran
You're welcome!
dab
Electromagnetic waves sensor
Got myself a Nikon F601 with Nikkor 75-300. What a modern machine full of nice features. Waiting for an adapter for my Leica R 35/2.8, will finally use it with film. Used it only with digital sensors before. My only experience with film cameras was Yashica 124 and Leica IIF. This one is so different. They all are.
Thank you all for sharing your passion.
Thank you all for sharing your passion.
Tuna
Fotoğrafçı
After seeing the comments regarding the Brightscreen earlier in this thread, I just got one for the Rollei. Huge improvement...
Retro-Grouch
Veteran
You are stylin'!!
WoodallP
Pragmatist Barnack lover
Great little cameras and capable of good images; I have had most models over the years. However, if they are the original plastic bellows and they do have no holes, please take care and check regularly. Sandeha Lynch makes good bellows if you ever have the need:
Happy shooting
MrFujicaman
Well-known
Yet another Vivitar 365 flash-flash doesn't work, but it came with 2 power cords.
hilltime
Well-known
Have the same lens, only with a Praktina Mt. It’s a gem.View attachment 4843801
M42 CZJ 25mm f/4 Flektogon. What a beautiful lens. Focuses under 0.2m. One needs a pretty bright focusing screen for this one, that's why it's on the Contax for the moment.
Leon C
Well-known
Great little cameras and capable of good images; I have had most models over the years. However, if they are the original plastic bellows and they do have no holes, please take care and check regularly. Sandeha Lynch makes good bellows if you ever have the need:
Happy shooting
Thanks for the link and in the UK, so nice, and looking forward to using it once I've sorted the stuck focusing, I also bought some Tesa tape just in case.
Dogman
Veteran
Ordered, not yet received. Nikon Z5. Full frame to use with adapted lenses.
skopar steve
Well-known
Tuna, that does make a big difference. I'm convinced (enabled) to get one for my Rollei.
Tuna
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Do it! (Came with good instructions and was relatively easy to pop in).
Retro-Grouch
Veteran
Best $100 you can spend on an upgrade. If you can sit tight for a while, Rick Oleson, the owner, usually does a 20% discount sale at Christmas time.
stephen_lumsden
Well-known
Panasonic Leica 15mm f1.7 for my G100d