KoNickon
Nick Merritt
A Special Camera. Enjoy it!
Retro-Grouch
Veteran
Prepare to fall madly in love. The Yashicas and Mamiyas, while great cameras, were only flirtations. This is The One!
KoNickon
Nick Merritt
One thing (well, two) -- get a Bay III hood and Bay III Rolleinar 1. They aren't cheap but are really worth it.
Tuna
Fotoğrafçı
The hood is in my saved section for when I have determined to keep the camera. Never heard of the Rolleinar - I looked it up - what is the practical use of it?
murrayatuptown
Established
I bought a Carl Zeiss (no city name) Sonnar 1:4, 135 mm lens for TBD purpose, probably adapting to Sony mirrorless. Not owning a Contax RF camera, I sought out NEX adapters, and bought a 3D printed one from Ukraine, after failing to read the answer the seller correctly gave me about compatibility.
He said this will word : URL
I read THIS and not the 2nd URL. I was looking at the internal-bayonet style, and he was directing me to a different design for the EXTERNAL-bayonet lens I had purchased.
So I ordered the one he indicated as correct and am awaiting THAT. I have one other slow-ish Sonnar I have adapted to mirrorless so I am eager to try the lens.
Not my first mistake, not my last.
Murray
He said this will word : URL
I read THIS and not the 2nd URL. I was looking at the internal-bayonet style, and he was directing me to a different design for the EXTERNAL-bayonet lens I had purchased.
So I ordered the one he indicated as correct and am awaiting THAT. I have one other slow-ish Sonnar I have adapted to mirrorless so I am eager to try the lens.
Not my first mistake, not my last.
Murray
Retro-Grouch
Veteran
The Rolleinar is a highly corrected, bayonet mount close-focus attachment. It compensates for the rather conservative minimum focus ability of the Rollei TLR. Many use it for close portraiture for frame-filling head shots.
CP93
Established
I should probably sell my Yashicamat. The finder is just too dim for my aging eyes.Prepare to fall madly in love. The Yashicas and Mamiyas, while great cameras, were only flirtations. This is The One!
Leon C
Well-known
Arrived earlier, the meter was the main buy but the other bits were included.
KoNickon
Nick Merritt
Really -- I find the Yashicamat finders are the brightest out there, bar none, especially with a 2.8 viewing lens.
Retro-Grouch
Veteran
Rick Oleson offers his BrightScreens in a variety of configurations for Yashicamats, and pretty much any other camera you can imagine. They are the best upgrade you can make to your camera, for only $100.00. I have them in a number of cameras, some of which were virtually unusable because of the dim OEM screens.
Godfrey
somewhat colored
Once upon a time, I had Bill Maxwell make screen for my YashicaMat 124G, my Rolleiflex MX, and my Rolleiflex 3.5F. It was transformative for all three cameras.
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CMur12
Veteran
I have a Maxwell screen (with a grid; no focusing aid) in my Minolta Autocord CdS-III, and it's wonderful!
- Murray
sara
Well-known
Pentaxxxx 17.
I haven't bought anything photography related for a few years except film.
but now I'm looking for a pouch bag for it.
I haven't bought anything photography related for a few years except film.
but now I'm looking for a pouch bag for it.
jaredangle
Photojournalist
After last week’s Velvia purchase (8x Velvia 100 in 35mm and 5x Velvia 50 in 220), this week I bought 2x Velvia 50 in 120 and 26x Velvia 100 in 120. I may have a problem.
CMur12
Veteran
Jared, was it you who stated in a previous post that you send your Velvia to Canada to get it processed?
If so, would you be willing to share identifying information for the processor and any unusual arrangements that you might have to make to send your film out of country?
Another question: Does the US ban on Velvia 100 include Velvia 100F?
Thanks!
- Murray
Retro-Grouch
Veteran
Just some little trinkets:
- A plain winding knob for my Hassie, to match the other body. Much better ergonomics, less chance of shifting a tripod-mounted camera, and sleekly minimalist.
- A dedicated Rollei strap with quick release clasps, for the 3.5b. Off instantly when the camera goes on a tripod; very convenient.
- A Rolleikin tripod QR attachment, again for the 3.5b. More convenience, and much safer for the vulnerable door-mounted tripod socket (one of Rollei's few dumb design moves).
Nothing flashy or expensive, just some gadgets to make the shooting experience simpler and more enjoyable. But just maybe more important than an expensive new body or lens when it comes to get the job done, and a reasonable and cheap GAS attack.
- A plain winding knob for my Hassie, to match the other body. Much better ergonomics, less chance of shifting a tripod-mounted camera, and sleekly minimalist.
- A dedicated Rollei strap with quick release clasps, for the 3.5b. Off instantly when the camera goes on a tripod; very convenient.
- A Rolleikin tripod QR attachment, again for the 3.5b. More convenience, and much safer for the vulnerable door-mounted tripod socket (one of Rollei's few dumb design moves).
Nothing flashy or expensive, just some gadgets to make the shooting experience simpler and more enjoyable. But just maybe more important than an expensive new body or lens when it comes to get the job done, and a reasonable and cheap GAS attack.
girdwoodINC
born under a bad sign
just a yellow and red filter for the 21mm color skopar
Leon C
Well-known
No need to name it
Shutter stuck open, hopefully an easy fix to go with the Hexanon 135/3.5 I bought a couple of weeks ago, there's never been a better time to buy if you don't mind having a go at fixing things, this and the lens was only £20 delivered!
Shutter stuck open, hopefully an easy fix to go with the Hexanon 135/3.5 I bought a couple of weeks ago, there's never been a better time to buy if you don't mind having a go at fixing things, this and the lens was only £20 delivered!
jaredangle
Photojournalist
Sure thing! I’m fairly certain it applies to 100 and 100F. Here’s the processing lab - The Lab Vancouver: Professional Digital Photo Finishing in Canada – The Lab Vancouver offers professional digital photo finishing services, including traditional photo printing and film processing. Located in Canada, trust us for your photo needs.
I used the cheapest option that USPS had for shipping from US to Canada. You’ll have to fill out a quick customs form - I write down that it’s film for processing which will be returned to me (not something I am permanently exporting). I also insured the film for the estimated replacement price if USPS were to lose it.
Godfrey
somewhat colored
Ah well ... I have got to order some more 35mm film...
I've just secured another Leica M body ... an M6TTL in black with the 0.85x viewfinder. I was originally looking for a body with the 0.58x viewfinder since I tend to be shooting mostly with 28mm and 50mm lenses lately, but then I thought:
"Hmm. I have a perfectly good Leica 28mm clip on viewfinder that gives me a better view of the framing than any of the built in finders do (because of my glasses), why not get the increased magnification finder for better focusing accuracy, easier use with 50/75/90/135 lenses, and just stick the 28mm viewfinder on top when I want to use that?"
I've been shooting enough film again lately that a body with the meter built-in has become an appealing choice, so that's my justification for adding "Yet Another Leica M" to the closet. AND it was just my birthday—no one knows what I want for my birthday better than I do.
LOL! Really, I can stop any time ...
It should be here next Friday.
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I've just secured another Leica M body ... an M6TTL in black with the 0.85x viewfinder. I was originally looking for a body with the 0.58x viewfinder since I tend to be shooting mostly with 28mm and 50mm lenses lately, but then I thought:
"Hmm. I have a perfectly good Leica 28mm clip on viewfinder that gives me a better view of the framing than any of the built in finders do (because of my glasses), why not get the increased magnification finder for better focusing accuracy, easier use with 50/75/90/135 lenses, and just stick the 28mm viewfinder on top when I want to use that?"
I've been shooting enough film again lately that a body with the meter built-in has become an appealing choice, so that's my justification for adding "Yet Another Leica M" to the closet. AND it was just my birthday—no one knows what I want for my birthday better than I do.
LOL! Really, I can stop any time ...
It should be here next Friday.
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