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Bryan · « **Reply #1550 on:** March 14, 2015, 03:45:49 PM »

Thanks Francois, I did find some more information on the lens, page 19 of the link below. I will look into the Packard Shutter even though it sounds like you only get "T" mode and one slow speed.

http://www.cameraeccentric.com/html/info/rodenstock_2.html

jharr · « **Reply #1551 on:** March 14, 2015, 03:55:23 PM »

Nikkor 105mm f/2.5. One of the best pieces of F-mount glass ever made.

Francois · « **Reply #1552 on:** March 14, 2015, 07:35:44 PM »

Quote from: BAC1967 on March 14, 2015, 03:45:49 PM

Thanks Francois, I did find some more information on the lens, page 19 of the link below. I will look into the Packard Shutter even though it sounds like you only get "T" mode and one slow speed.

http://www.cameraeccentric.com/html/info/rodenstock_2.html

Since these shutters are so primitive in a sense, if you're a bit handy you could possibly duplicate the system but replace the pneumatic actuator by a solenoid.

Cadha13 · « **Reply #1553 on:** March 15, 2015, 05:02:04 AM »

I got a bunch of Polaroid filters for my Spectra and Impulse cameras. I need own a share of The Impossible Project to properly use them.

2015-03-12-0001 by Cadha13, on Flickr

I finally got a Polaroid Portrait kit for my Auto 100. I wanted one for years and finally got one. It's bulky, but the framing is better and the images look pretty good.

SLVR · « **Reply #1554 on:** March 16, 2015, 06:45:55 PM »

So I just picked up a Mamiya 6 with 50mm, 75mm, and 150mm lenses.

I saw a thread on apug a couple weeks ago about a guy looking to trade all his M6 kit for a mamiya 7 with 80mm. My M7 fit the bill and we exchanged emails.

Im attracted to the M6 because of its compactness, no need for external finder for the 50mm, its black, etc etc. So we did the trade.

I think I got a decent deal. The body isnt in as great shape as my M7 was but it did also come with 2 extra lenses so I cant complain.

Looking forward to running a test roll through it this week.

mcduff · « **Reply #1555 on:** March 17, 2015, 12:24:44 AM »

Haha you did it SLVR. Awesome! Is it in your hot little hands yet?

SLVR · « **Reply #1556 on:** March 17, 2015, 01:05:12 AM »

Test roll is hanging up to dry! Love how compact this thing is. Also I think its heavier than the 7. Feels more solid to me.

Not sure if this image works because I stole it from instagram but...

SLVR · « **Reply #1557 on:** March 17, 2015, 02:04:00 AM »

I think I'm going to like this system.

Urban Hafner · « **Reply #1558 on:** March 17, 2015, 06:48:43 AM »

Lovely! I'm really, really jealous. That's one camera that I've been thinking about getting, too. I do have a lot of cameras already though.

SLVR · « **Reply #1559 on:** March 17, 2015, 01:49:32 PM »

I'm trying to widdle things down. The end goal is to have only the m5 for 35mm and the Pentax 67 and mamiya 6 for medium format.

Speaking of which I've got some m42 lenses I wouldn't mind donating or perhaps trading for film.

Diramic 28mm f2.8
Impakt 135mm f2.8

Anyone let me know if interested GONE

zapsnaps · « **Reply #1560 on:** March 17, 2015, 08:02:12 PM »

Some prints from the lab! That's why we do this, right?

jharr · « **Reply #1561 on:** March 18, 2015, 03:18:03 AM »

Just picked up my new to me Bronica S2a. It came with a Nikkor 50mm/2.8 (the multi-coat version) and the standard Nikkor 75mm/2.8. Both look to be in very good condition. I can't wait to load it up and shoot a roll.

mcduff · « **Reply #1562 on:** March 18, 2015, 03:30:33 AM »

James & SLVR I look forward to seeing stuff!

Kai-san · « **Reply #1563 on:** March 19, 2015, 09:31:13 PM »

I have a friend who is a professional photographer. One of his friends recently went for a trip to Germany and being an avid photographer himself he visited some photo stores. In one of these the proprietor was very keen to give away some expired 35mm colour film. Now our man was not all that interested as he is only doing MF and LF and his Contax S2 and Rollei 35 are gathering dust on a shelf. But being a polite man he accepted as he thought our common friend the professional photographer might want to have them. So on returning home he presents them to my friend, who being a very polite man, accepts them although he mainly does B&W and is not very keen on colour film. But he knows that I'm a filmwaster, so this afternoon when I paid him a visit he presented me with 3 triple packs of Kodak Ultra 400, expired in 2005.

I have really no experience with this film, so any tips are welcome.

Francois · « **Reply #1564 on:** March 19, 2015, 09:36:29 PM »

I just love it when the free film train stops at my door

Just rate it at 200 to compensate for old age and you'll be in business

x100art · « **Reply #1565 on:** March 19, 2015, 10:53:16 PM »

Just picked up an old Watson bulk film loader from eBay, and 100 foot HP-5 from B&H just arrive. Time to save some money in black and white film.

charles binns · « **Reply #1566 on:** March 21, 2015, 01:07:46 PM »

Nikon 300mm f2.8 Ais IF ED. What a beauty. Nikon FM2 body on the way and hoping to win a 80-200mm f4.5 Ais tonight. Then I just need to pick up a decent wide lens and I'm in business for the African trip in July.

Francois · « **Reply #1567 on:** March 21, 2015, 01:22:45 PM »

Nice lens. Just imagine that with a teleonverter!
If you want a décent aide angle, take a look in the tamron adaptall2 series. Some of them are pretty nice and affordable.

robclarke · « **Reply #1568 on:** March 21, 2015, 06:53:01 PM »

I sold an rz67 II and got some new kit:

Hasselblad 503 cxi by biotecbob, on Flickr

Late Developer · « **Reply #1569 on:** March 21, 2015, 07:16:30 PM »

Quote from: charles binns on March 21, 2015, 01:07:46 PM

Nikon 300mm f2.8 Ais IF ED. What a beauty. Nikon FM2 body on the way and hoping to win a 80-200mm f4.5 Ais tonight. Then I just need to pick up a decent wide lens and I'm in business for the African trip in July.

Fantastic, Charles. Looks like you scored a beauty, there.

charles binns · « **Reply #1570 on:** March 21, 2015, 07:37:48 PM »

Quote from: Late Developer on March 21, 2015, 07:16:30 PM

Quote from: charles binns on March 21, 2015, 01:07:46 PM
Nikon 300mm f2.8 Ais IF ED. What a beauty. Nikon FM2 body on the way and hoping to win a 80-200mm f4.5 Ais tonight. Then I just need to pick up a decent wide lens and I'm in business for the African trip in July.

Fantastic, Charles. Looks like you scored a beauty, there.

Paul, thanks. It is a beauty and hopefully I'll get a chance to test it tomorrow. Good to catch up yesterday by the way. You can't beat a Friday lunchtime curry.

Fluminian · « **Reply #1571 on:** March 21, 2015, 09:56:36 PM »

Nice looking kit, Rob.

Late Developer · « **Reply #1572 on:** March 21, 2015, 11:15:36 PM »

Quote from: Fluminian on March 21, 2015, 09:56:36 PM

Nice looking kit, Rob.

Yep, you've gotta love the 'Blads. Sweet kit....

kentish cob · « **Reply #1573 on:** March 22, 2015, 09:35:26 AM »

My latest acquisition.
Was thinking about getting an OM2-SP, but then this came up for about the same price, so it's now mine. Looking forward to trying some delta 3200 through it...

jojonas~ · « **Reply #1574 on:** March 22, 2015, 12:51:59 PM »

Quote from: kentish cob on March 22, 2015, 09:35:26 AM

My latest acquisition.
Was thinking about getting an OM2-SP, but then this came up for about the same price, so it's now mine. Looking forward to trying some delta 3200 through it...

congrats! glad to have another OM-4 user on the forum

I guess you've read up on how to make the batteries last longer?

kentish cob · « **Reply #1575 on:** March 22, 2015, 04:02:57 PM »

Quote from: jojonas~ on March 22, 2015, 12:51:59 PM

congrats! glad to have another OM-4 user on the forum

I guess you've read up on how to make the batteries last longer?

Thanks Jojonas.
I guess you mean sticking it on one of the red shutter speed settings when not in use?

I've got a specific project in mind, (that's for another thread...) which is why I wanted something quality, but small and unobtrusive, with an ISO3200 capability. This seems to tick all those boxes.

jojonas~ · « **Reply #1576 on:** March 22, 2015, 05:17:00 PM »

Quote from: kentish cob on March 22, 2015, 04:02:57 PM

Quote from: jojonas~ on March 22, 2015, 12:51:59 PM
congrats! glad to have another OM-4 user on the forum

I guess you've read up on how to make the batteries last longer?
Thanks Jojonas.
I guess you mean sticking it on one of the red shutter speed settings when not in use?

I've got a specific project in mind, (that's for another thread...) which is why I wanted something quality, but small and unobtrusive, with an ISO3200 capability. This seems to tick all those boxes.

you've got it

good luck on the project!

Sandeha Lynch · « **Reply #1577 on:** March 25, 2015, 12:56:47 PM »

Bidding can get quite fierce for a typical Hasselblad 50mm lens; even the C versions can go for several hundred pounds.

That's why I never bid on them. The 50mm Hassleblad lens, on the other hand ...

jharr · « **Reply #1578 on:** March 27, 2015, 02:59:40 AM »

I just got an Op/Tech Super Pro Strap type B for my Bronica S2a. It distributes the considerable weight of the camera across a large comfortable strap. The lug attachments are very secure. Can't think of a better accessory for this camera.

Bryan · « **Reply #1579 on:** March 27, 2015, 11:40:08 PM »

Zenit-B SLR with an Industar-50-2 lens. I found this at an estate sale in Seattle, It's unusual to find Soviet cameras here so I had to get it. The camera and lens both seem to be in excellent condition. It also included the lens hood and a Soviet made re-loadable film cartridge. I'm not sure if I can use just any spindle with the cartridge since it didn't come with the original one. I have a Soligor 80-200 zoom lens with Macro in M42 mount but it has the pin for the iris which doesn't work with the Zenit. Unless there is some way to make the pin stay in.

x100art · « **Reply #1580 on:** March 27, 2015, 11:49:36 PM »

Quote from: BAC1967 on March 27, 2015, 11:40:08 PM

Zenit-B SLR with an Industar-50-2 lens. I found this at an estate sale in Seattle, It's unusual to find Soviet cameras here so I had to get it. The camera and lens both seem to be in excellent condition. It also included the lens hood and a Soviet made re-loadable film cartridge. I'm not sure if I can use just any spindle with the cartridge since it didn't come with the original one. I have a Soligor 80-200 zoom lens with Macro in M42 mount but it has the pin for the iris which doesn't work with the Zenit. Unless there is some way to make the pin stay in.

Cool find!
Looks very clean. I need to start hitting those estate sales and find some photography gear and darkroom equipment.

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Bryan · « **Reply #1581 on:** March 27, 2015, 11:52:31 PM »

Quote from: x100art on March 27, 2015, 11:49:36 PM

Quote from: BAC1967 on March 27, 2015, 11:40:08 PM
Zenit-B SLR with an Industar-50-2 lens. I found this at an estate sale in Seattle, It's unusual to find Soviet cameras here so I had to get it. The camera and lens both seem to be in excellent condition. It also included the lens hood and a Soviet made re-loadable film cartridge. I'm not sure if I can use just any spindle with the cartridge since it didn't come with the original one. I have a Soligor 80-200 zoom lens with Macro in M42 mount but it has the pin for the iris which doesn't work with the Zenit. Unless there is some way to make the pin stay in.

Cool find!
Looks very clean. I need to start hitting those estate sales and find some photography gear and darkroom equipment.

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Click on the garage sale section of Craigslist and search for camera or cameras. That way you don't waste a lot of time.

Francois · « **Reply #1582 on:** March 28, 2015, 01:17:50 PM »

Quote from: BAC1967 on March 27, 2015, 11:40:08 PM

Zenit-B SLR with an Industar-50-2 lens. I found this at an estate sale in Seattle, It's unusual to find Soviet cameras here so I had to get it. The camera and lens both seem to be in excellent condition. It also included the lens hood and a Soviet made re-loadable film cartridge. I'm not sure if I can use just any spindle with the cartridge since it didn't come with the original one. I have a Soligor 80-200 zoom lens with Macro in M42 mount but it has the pin for the iris which doesn't work with the Zenit. Unless there is some way to make the pin stay in.

Yes you can use just any spindle with the canister. For some time in the old USSR, 35mm film was sold without a can and simply wrapped in foil.not.u would just take the roll out in subdued light and insert it yourself in the can. I can't remember if they had a black paper leader to keep everything safe or not

Kayos · « **Reply #1583 on:** March 28, 2015, 06:47:05 PM »

A Durst F30 enlarger, Beseller 23C 2 enlarger (with a vivitar colour head) and all the negative masks, plus a couple of easels for £2

I had to free up and re-grease the f30 focus rails but everything works spot on now
Also got an industrial countdown/time delay relay to make an enlarger timer

thatguychad · « **Reply #1584 on:** April 01, 2015, 01:36:26 AM »

Picked up a new scanner last week, a Pakon F335. I bought the F135 last year and loved it (it probably saved 35mm for me) so I figured I'd get the big brother that also happens to handle positive film.

Francois · « **Reply #1585 on:** April 01, 2015, 02:09:47 PM »

Well... That is an expensive one...

Flippy · « **Reply #1586 on:** April 02, 2015, 05:20:32 AM »

An ancient Houghton's Ensign box camera. This was the British response to the Kodak Brownie. Originally for six square shots on 117 film. Modern 120 spools will fit with just a little trimming - 117 & 120 are the same width, but because 117 was a shorter length the diameter of the spool ends was slightly smaller. In spite of the 6x6 format the lens is still about 100-110mm long as one would expect on a 6x9 box. This model seems to have been made until about 1920.

ambaker · « **Reply #1587 on:** April 02, 2015, 07:12:06 PM »

A Kodak Brownie Auto 27. With a partially used roll of 127 film in the camera.

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Francois · « **Reply #1588 on:** April 02, 2015, 09:04:55 PM »

That can only mean one thing: Found Pictures! Yay!

zapsnaps · « **Reply #1589 on:** April 09, 2015, 11:22:31 PM »

Instax Neo 90. I had an Instax wide but the shutter broke, so I've downsized and gone hip to be with the kids. Or is it only like that in the advert?

Francois · « **Reply #1590 on:** April 10, 2015, 03:01:03 PM »

Isn't there a tripod mount on it? That would be a super high tech innovation...

Jeff Warden · « **Reply #1591 on:** April 10, 2015, 07:13:30 PM »

This Plaubel just arrived and it's in really good condition. Can't wait to try it out!

gsgary · « **Reply #1592 on:** April 10, 2015, 07:38:10 PM »

No photographic but nice
http://m.watchshop.com/mens-citizen-skyhawk-a-t-red-arrows-titanium-alarm-chronograph-radio-controlled-eco-drive-watch-jy0110-55e-p99940675.html

zapsnaps · « **Reply #1593 on:** April 12, 2015, 09:04:34 AM »

Francois: Yes - there is hi-tech tripod socket thingy on it. And it's conveniently nicely off-centred - actually right in the corner of the camera - so all shots taken with it and a mini tripod can have a hip, I'm-out-of-my-mind angle to them. Cant wait to try that innovative function.

Actually, I cant wait to try the camera. It's arrived, but the film is still on its way to me. Grrrrr

jharr · « **Reply #1594 on:** April 13, 2015, 07:41:21 PM »

I didn't just pick this up, but this is an addendum to my previously posted S2a acquisition. A little camera pr0n never hurt anyone, right?

delta100-ftn-017 by James Harr's Photos, on Flickr

delta100-ftn-019 by James Harr's Photos, on Flickr

Francois · « **Reply #1595 on:** April 14, 2015, 09:19:43 PM »

I finally got that small 4$ numpad I ordered a month ago... and I modified it into a dedicated Photoshop keyboard.
I did make a few changes to the layout after I took that picture (things were not working as well as I'd hope) but now everything is pretty much tweaked.

I finally ended-up running a custom batch file that I converted to exe that starts HIDMacros in elevated mode and Photoshop at the same time. When I close Photoshop, HIDMacros closes at the same time. Everything is totally silent so that I don't get bothered with stuff... just how I like it.

jharr · « **Reply #1596 on:** April 16, 2015, 03:37:33 AM »

100 ft of 70mm Kodak Vericolor III Professional. Planning to roll some 120 and 116. Anyone got some extra 116 paper they want to get rid of? If you have 2 send them to me and I'll send one back loaded.

Bryan · « **Reply #1597 on:** April 16, 2015, 03:59:51 AM »

I may take you up on that James but it will be about a month before I can send them. I have one empty spool with paper and one I need to shoot. How old is it?

tkmedia · « **Reply #1598 on:** April 16, 2015, 04:00:45 AM »

Quote from: Francois on April 14, 2015, 09:19:43 PM

I finally got that small 4$ numpad I ordered a month ago... and I modified it into a dedicated Photoshop keyboard.

I already memorized most of the common photoshop tools selection keys.

jharr · « **Reply #1599 on:** April 16, 2015, 04:03:51 AM »

Quote from: Bryan on April 16, 2015, 03:59:51 AM

I may take you up on that James but it will be about a month before I can send them. I have one empty spool with paper and one I need to shoot. How old is it?

Expired 5/89. Not sure on storage. I will shoot a roll of 120 and see what happens. Stay tuned.