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zapsnaps · « **Reply #400 on:** December 05, 2013, 05:24:09 PM »

A Leica T-shirt from Late Developer. Thanks, Paul.
And no, I won't be posting a snap of me wearing it.

I've also picked up some very lightweight aluminium 5x4 film holders which I'm going to try and marry to a half-plate film holder to use in my c1902 tailboard camera. Really looking forward to using this.

DonkeyDave · « **Reply #401 on:** December 05, 2013, 05:28:12 PM »

a knackered old brassey with no flanges, hood or focusing
taken apart and the glass is marked Jamin Paris, nice, must be 1860s

Sandeha Lynch · « **Reply #402 on:** December 07, 2013, 01:15:09 PM »

A Canon Sure Shot AF-7 in perfect nick and only £5.

Why did I do that? I mean, it's not my kind of camera, I have a cupboard full already and no time to shoot.

I guess I was just helping out the Red Cross charity shop. Is that a good enough excuse?

tkmedia · « **Reply #403 on:** December 07, 2013, 07:20:12 PM »

pakon by Studioesper, on Flickr

Volker · « **Reply #404 on:** December 07, 2013, 08:05:54 PM »

...an old Bell & Howell RM 850 slide projector with
- front/back projection
- a cassette recorder
- programmable via touchkeys/tape
- a PA
- a microphone

Fluminian · « **Reply #405 on:** December 07, 2013, 08:11:28 PM »

Nice one Volker. It looks like a microwave oven though.

Francois · « **Reply #406 on:** December 07, 2013, 09:08:43 PM »

Quote from: tkmedia on December 07, 2013, 07:20:12 PM

pakon by Studioesper, on Flickr

That must cost a pretty penny...

tkmedia · « **Reply #407 on:** December 07, 2013, 11:12:02 PM »

Quote from: Francois on December 07, 2013, 09:08:43 PM

That must cost a pretty penny...

"pretty penny" eh... compared to the original cost of these things more like peso. Not like it is a new or still supported product like the Fujifilm Frontier SP series or Noritsu LS/HS series scanners. A number of my local chemist used these when they still had wet minilabs on site. Most places like CVS, walgreens, etc. have removed them making them more value priced for us film friendly photographers.

AJShepherd · « **Reply #408 on:** December 08, 2013, 12:32:33 AM »

Volker: Wow, that looks hi-tech!
I could see it being used in a low budget sci-fi movie, where Captain Quirk of the starship Boobyprize puts in a slide showing a roast chicken dinner, presses a few buttons, and out pops a roast chicken dinner. Maybe I've watched too many B-movies.

Nice piece of kit, though!

Volker · « **Reply #409 on:** December 08, 2013, 11:28:16 AM »

@AJ: and if you know the top-secret 28298879-digit code, it will take you to the moon... :-)

Francois · « **Reply #410 on:** December 08, 2013, 02:20:03 PM »

What's fun with these is that they are very fast and can scan an entire length of film without previously cutting it up.

tkmedia · « **Reply #411 on:** December 08, 2013, 11:53:11 PM »

Quote from: Francois on December 08, 2013, 02:20:03 PM

What's fun with these is that they are very fast and can scan an entire length of film without previously cutting it up.

With a bit of minor manual adjustments, it usually takes a total of 6-10 minutes for me to do an entire roll. It takes me the same amount of time to do a single frame on most 35mm consumer scanners. I bought it as it might encourage me to shoot more 35, as I mostly shoot 120 and instant.

Bryan · « **Reply #412 on:** December 09, 2013, 04:49:38 AM »

Kodascope Eight Model 70 by bac1967, on Flickr

Kodascope Eight Model 70 8mm Projector. I waste a lot of 8mm film plus I love these beautiful old projectors. This one is in amazing condition considering how old it is. I just ran some film through it and it works perfectly.

I also Picked up 6 rolls of Kodak Gold 100 (dated June 2002), 2 rolls of Kodak Elite Chrome 100 (October 2001) and 2 rolls of Fujichrome Provia 100F (January 2004). Time to find out if they are still good.

Verian · « **Reply #413 on:** December 09, 2013, 08:58:54 AM »

As I am doing 52 rolls next year I've done a bit of forward planning:

Francois · « **Reply #414 on:** December 09, 2013, 03:38:26 PM »

You are so going to love the Instax

I know some here don't like them much but I find them just lovely to use. They're beefy yet light.
Too bad they always fire the flash...

Verian · « **Reply #415 on:** December 09, 2013, 03:50:07 PM »

Quote from: Francois on December 09, 2013, 03:38:26 PM

You are so going to love the Instax
I know some here don't like them much but I find them just lovely to use. They're beefy yet light.
Too bad they always fire the flash...

I have a rather high tech solution if that happens

:

mcduff · « **Reply #416 on:** December 17, 2013, 02:03:01 AM »

My Mamiya 645 kit is slowly coming together. The first thing to arrive was the lenses. I was pleasantly surprised by the lenses on two accounts.

Firstly, for a medium format camera (granted, the smallest of the MF formats) the lenses are a lot smaller than I expected. Check these three lenses out. From left to right, a 75mm Pentax 67 lens, my Mamiya 800mm, and my 50mm Olympus lens. Granted, it is a bit bigger than the OM lens (which is a fairly compact lens), but it is about the same size as my 35mm lens on my DSLR and I was not expecting it to be so dwarfed by the 67 lens -- after all a 645 neg is closer in size to a 6x7 neg than a 35mm neg*, so I was expecting the Mamyia to be a bit fatter:

PENTAX 67 75MM --- MAMIYA 80MM --- OM 50MM

The Second pleasant surprise was the quality of the lenses that I got from KEH. This was my first time trying them. I decided to give them a go as I got tired of watching ebay lenses inch past what KEH was selling them for.

The 80mm lens I bought was rated 'EX' but i wanted to see what their 'Bargain' grade was so I ordered a 150 rated as Bargain. It is in really good shape. I have decided that other than some of my ignored digital gear, very little of my equipment would be what KEH considers Excellent. I will certainly consider them again if I feel that ebay is being stupid!

The following shot, shows the 150mm at its worst: It has a little bit of scuffing on is extendible film hood, and the plastic end cap has been scuffed a bit

Stay tuned for when the bodies and all the crap that is coming with them arrives!!!

*A 35mm neg is 864mm², a 645 neg is ~270% that at 2,324mm², and a 6x7 neg is ~170% that at 3,920mm²,

Fluminian · « **Reply #417 on:** December 17, 2013, 07:48:01 AM »

Congrats, Verian. Do you have 80mm f1.9 or f2.8? I have 80mm f2.8, 150mm f4.0 and 60mm f2.8 .

soeren · « **Reply #418 on:** December 17, 2013, 08:29:22 AM »

Quote from: Fluminian on December 17, 2013, 07:48:01 AM

Congrats, Verian. Do you have 80mm f1.9 or f2.8? I have 80mm f2.8, 150mm f4.0 and 60mm f2.8 .

Take a look at the apperture ring on the 80

I have a 645 pro with all the bells and whistles coming my way. It comes the the 80mm f/2.8. I hope to get a 1,9 in not to far future. Will those + the 45mm, 120 macro and (hopefully the 200 f/2,8) make a sweet kit? or should I look for a 150 instead of the 200?
Best regards

Verian · « **Reply #419 on:** December 17, 2013, 08:34:56 AM »

Quote from: Fluminian on December 17, 2013, 07:48:01 AM

Congrats, Verian. Do you have 80mm f1.9 or f2.8? I have 80mm f2.8, 150mm f4.0 and 60mm f2.8 .

thanks, but I'm a bit lost.

Fluminian · « **Reply #420 on:** December 17, 2013, 08:52:07 AM »

Quote from: soeren on December 17, 2013, 08:29:22 AM

Quote from: Fluminian on December 17, 2013, 07:48:01 AM
Congrats, Verian. Do you have 80mm f1.9 or f2.8? I have 80mm f2.8, 150mm f4.0 and 60mm f2.8 .

Take a look at the apperture ring on the 80
I have a 645 pro with all the bells and whistles coming my way. It comes the the 80mm f/2.8. I hope to get a 1,9 in not to far future. Will those + the 45mm, 120 macro and (hopefully the 200 f/2,8) make a sweet kit? or should I look for a 150 instead of the 200?
Best regards

Yes, you're right, Soeren. It's plainly visible that it's f2.8 lens, the same as I have and love. That's definitely a sweet kit, Soeren. 150 or 200mm?
The 150mm is a portrait lens and the 20mm is a short tele. Which one will you get depends on your needs.

Fluminian · « **Reply #421 on:** December 17, 2013, 08:54:01 AM »

Quote from: Verian on December 17, 2013, 08:34:56 AM

Quote from: Fluminian on December 17, 2013, 07:48:01 AM
Congrats, Verian. Do you have 80mm f1.9 or f2.8? I have 80mm f2.8, 150mm f4.0 and 60mm f2.8 .

thanks, but I'm a bit lost.

Why do you feel lost? It would be nice to have that f1.9 lens, but the f2.8 is a great lens too.

Fluminian · « **Reply #422 on:** December 17, 2013, 09:12:55 AM »

Hey, Verian. Maybe you feel a bit lost 'cause it's 4 in the morning in Waterloo, Ontario.
Shouldn't you be still in bed?

Verian · « **Reply #423 on:** December 17, 2013, 09:27:08 AM »

Quote from: Fluminian on December 17, 2013, 09:12:55 AM

Hey, Verian. Maybe you feel a bit lost 'cause it's 4 in the morning in Waterloo, Ontario.
Shouldn't you be still in bed?

If I lived in Canada that would probably be true! But living here in England I've been up quite a while now

Quote from: Fluminian on December 17, 2013, 08:54:01 AM

Quote from: Verian on December 17, 2013, 08:34:56 AM
Quote from: Fluminian on December 17, 2013, 07:48:01 AM
Congrats, Verian. Do you have 80mm f1.9 or f2.8? I have 80mm f2.8, 150mm f4.0 and 60mm f2.8 .

thanks, but I'm a bit lost.

Why do you feel lost? It would be nice to have that f1.9 lens, but the f2.8 is a great lens too.

Because, as far as I know, the Fujifilm Instax 200 doesn't have interchangeable lenses.

soeren · « **Reply #424 on:** December 17, 2013, 09:33:50 AM »

He he I think, Im not sure but I think Fluminian meant to ask mcduff, Othervise Im lost too

soeren · « **Reply #425 on:** December 17, 2013, 09:44:37 AM »

@Mcduff
Have you bought both a Pentax 67 and a Mamiya 645 or did you have the P67 allready? Somewhere in a drawer I also have that 75mm f/4,5 lens, big, heavy and dark as night but pretty sharp. It got replaced by the 90mm f/2,8 that make the dim finder in my old 6X7 almost tolerable.
Which 645 have you bought?
Best regards

Fluminian · « **Reply #426 on:** December 17, 2013, 11:22:31 AM »

Tune of the day = Momentary lapse of Reason

Sorry guys. So, after all I was confused. I thought I was conversing with mcduff

mcduff · « **Reply #427 on:** December 17, 2013, 05:28:06 PM »

It's ok fluminian, momentary lapses are allowed ;-)

Hi Soeren, glad to hear that you are also joining the Mamiya 645 club about the same time I am!

Yes, that lens is just the 2.8 80mm, but it should give nice tight DOF. I was about the hurt my brain comparing DOFs then I remembered that is what the web is for! It looks like a 80mm 2.8 on a 645 has a tighter DOF than a 50mm 1.8 on a 35. Not as quite as tight as my 1.4 lens for my OM cameras but really close - like a 1.6 on a 35mm perhaps. The Mamiya 1.9 on a 645 blows my 1.4 out of the water, it is akin to a f1 on a 35mm. If I love the m645 series like I think I will, the 1.9 will be on my list for sure (although the 55mm may be next). Generally most of the lenses I would want for that camera are pretty affordable. The 1.9 is probably the priciest lens that I want for it.

Regarding comparing it to that 67 lens. I'm not fortunate enough to own that camera but I am fortunate enough that I can borrow it. I really love it. And I know there are people here that shoot it a lot with great effect (calbisu for example). But I wanted something I can kick around with a bit more so I have opted for the 645 format which I have shot before and love.

I probably should have bought my entire kit from KEH as I may have spent less than on Ebay!! The problem was not that a paid too much for any item, the problem was a got (what I hope to be) a good deal -- twice!! I have two bodies (and accessories) winging their way to me. At any rate, when the kit comes together I will have an M645 with WL finder, a 1000s with PDS finder and a whack of accessories. I might sell some of the accessories as it has some things i know I will never use. It is an indulgence but I do like the idea of having two complete bodies with standard lenses, so if my love for this system proves true I will get a second 80mm lens (ideally the 1.9) and then I will reserve one camera for excursions that no decent man would expose a proper camera too (such as canoe camping/portaging, beaching, and other nasty outdoor environments). The other lens I have it the 150 3.8 which is probably as tele as I want. I never have had the equiv of focal lenght (it is like 90-100mm on a 35) but I take a lot of family portraits (few of which show up on flickr) and I think this will make them less impatient with me! I think the equiv to 100mm will keep me out of swatting distance but still have me 'in the frame' (Mise en scène). I have a 135 for my OM system and that pushes me too far back.

The Pro is another body that interests me. It is lighter, more modular and more sophisticated. I went the route of the older models partly to save some cash and partly because I kind of a sucker for the 70's esthetic and design simplicity of the M645 series. Having said that, the lighter and easier to shoot Pro may someday catch my eye. But first I need to get all my kit together and see if I am even the Mamiya fanboy I have talked myself into thinking I am!

Fluminian · « **Reply #428 on:** December 17, 2013, 05:54:58 PM »

Thanks, Don.

This is the very first image I took with my Mamiya 645 Super and 80mm f2.8 .

KevinAllan · « **Reply #429 on:** December 17, 2013, 05:55:33 PM »

This week I picked up:

a) A Vivitar Ultra Slim and Wide for £1
b) An Olmypus Mju 35/f3.5 Quartz Date Panorama for £3 with box and instructions
c) Five manual cable releases for £1 each - I lose a lot of them and I like to have at least two in every camera bag
d) A 49mm polarising filter to use with my Pentax MX's with a bonus 46-49mm step up ring so it can be used with my Konica C35 and other small cameras - £5

(Above all from Tynemouth market)

e) Five rolls of Agfa Vista from Poundland (obviously for £1 each) and at the moment Poundland has 36-exp in stock not just 24.

Andrej K · « **Reply #430 on:** December 17, 2013, 07:04:31 PM »

Japan

by M. Kenna

Overwhelmed.

Bryan · « **Reply #431 on:** December 17, 2013, 09:04:26 PM »

I just picked up an Ansco Viking Folding 120 camera this weekend. It's in very nice condition and despite what I have read about the grease turning to superglue the focus seems to be functioning properly. The bellows are in great shape, the shutter seems to fire properly and the f6.3 lens looks good. Can't wait to get some film in it and try it out, I'll use it to practice my Stand Developing. The name plate inside says "made for Ansco by Agfa Camera Werk, München, US Zone, Germany".

http://www.mrmartinweb.com/images/camera/medium/anscovikingsears52.jpg

Francois · « **Reply #432 on:** December 17, 2013, 10:38:28 PM »

I have two readyset viking. One is mint and the other one had a rusted-out shutter so I converted it to a pinhole. When I took it apart, the shutter is pretty simple so repairs should be easy.

Bryan · « **Reply #433 on:** December 17, 2013, 11:47:54 PM »

"Converted it to a pinhole", I have a few cameras that would be good candidates for that. Any pointers would be much appreciated!

Francois · « **Reply #434 on:** December 18, 2013, 03:09:49 PM »

Well, it's kinda hard to describe since I did it without any plan.

I kept as many of the original parts as possible. I used a stack of washers held with superglue to make-up for the space between one of the shutter blades and the inside of the camera. One of the blades was spot welded to the shutter activation arm. The pinhole was drilled in a thin piece of stainless. I made sure the shutter's housing would close back up again so that it wouldn't show too much that it's a pinhole camera. I still kept the original bellows and everything... though I've seen some who removed the entire bellows assembly and just used the lid to install a shutter. This makes it a wide angle when compared to mine.

mcduff · « **Reply #435 on:** December 23, 2013, 01:57:01 PM »

Yay the rest of my Mamiya M645 kit is in to add to the lovely lenses I got from KEH. As is often the case I overdid it. I will blame eBay and having two auctions that I had a hard time walking away from. So I have gone from zero to two!!

The main camera is a 1000s with a PDS prism in great shape. This camera came with a ridiculous number of doodads (bellows hood, angle viewfinder adapter etc). It clearly lived in the studio and knock on wood it is in lovely shape.

The second camera is one I am debating on keeping - feel free to weigh in. I can return it. It was $60 plus $30 shipping for a WL finder and a M645 body. The front shutter button is inoperative and the other has jammed on me in the brief time I have had it. The reason I am thinking of keeping it is that those WL finders are often what I paid for it and the body. So I need to figure out if it is worth shipping it back to put $60 back in my pocket (I will need to pay shipping one way). I have a bit of time to put some rolls through it. I would like a second body with a lighter finder as I like shooting in awful environments (for the camera I mean, I like them!) such as beach or backcountry camping, so I would like a 'beater'.

Anyhow I really love the feel of it and look forward to processing a couple of rolls today if I get a chance.

limr · « **Reply #436 on:** December 24, 2013, 03:56:03 AM »

I just picked up an Olympus OM-2 with 50mm f1.8 Zuiko lens. It has some shutter issues and needs a bit of cleaning and some replaced light seals, but I'm SO looking forward to shooting this little guy! Someone on another forum decided that this was one of his old film cameras that he's just not going to use anymore (he's gone digital native) and he wanted it to go to someone who will do more than just put it on a shelf or in a closet. So he donated it! Just asked folks to explain why they want it, so I threw my hat into the ring and got me an Olympus!

I also bought myself a Nikon Zoom Touch 600 (32-85mm + macro) at my local Goodwill store because it was $5 and why not? I have to get a battery in it before I can tell if it's any good or not, but once again, for $5, why not?

In terms of the number of auto settings it has, it is absolutely the 'fanciest' 35mm camera I've ever owned.

SLVR · « **Reply #437 on:** December 24, 2013, 05:35:34 AM »

Congrats McDuff! I cant wait to see some results from those beasts.

Also, I picked up a 5pack of Fuji Astia for $25. My christmas present to me, quite meager this year!

mcduff · « **Reply #438 on:** December 24, 2013, 06:03:54 PM »

Tintin. I think I and the 645 will have some good times together! Limr I hope u get the OM working. It is one of my fave cameras.

tkmedia · « **Reply #439 on:** December 25, 2013, 01:24:45 AM »

mcduff, i have a m645 i don't use too often (the lens as it's a bit stiff, and has filter ring damage), but I only paid 20$ from Goodwill!

Mamiyam645 by Studioesper, on Flickr

mcduff · « **Reply #440 on:** December 25, 2013, 01:31:07 AM »

Well TK, if you ever need more room in your camera closet ;-)

But really you should take it out for a spin. I think they are awesome.

Francois · « **Reply #441 on:** December 25, 2013, 03:01:52 PM »

How come it it we never get good stuff like this at our Goodwill?

Hungry Mike · « **Reply #442 on:** December 25, 2013, 04:49:21 PM »

A Mamiya at the Goodwill! Now that is a score!

Urban Hafner · « **Reply #443 on:** January 05, 2014, 01:06:26 PM »

Great, how many people are looking at the Mamiyas. I have my eye one one, too. I will have to liquidate most of my camera collection for it though (which is actually a good thing).

David A-W · « **Reply #444 on:** January 05, 2014, 01:36:12 PM »

I had a 645 super a while back, with 80mm, 150mm and 45mm lenses plus the 80mm macro. Excellent kit but surplus to requirements so it got sold.

I really missed the 80mm macro lens though so found another one and a nice 645e to go with it - that's the basic model without the interchangeable backs but it has AE and MLU so not that much of a poor cousin to the Pro or other models.

mcduff · « **Reply #445 on:** January 05, 2014, 03:45:25 PM »

Cool about the 645e David. As a m645 noob I welcome you back! I have been thinking about the 80mm macro as I have 2 bodies now and only one lens and I do want a second standard lens. So how is the 80 macro as a kicking around lens? What is the 80 macro like for this?

Also any 80 f1.9 users out there? It is not a super cheap lens - but a bargain for a lens equiv to f1 on 135 film! I am torn over these two as I like to shoot a bit close with a tight DOF and both can in different ways give me what I want. I am leaning more for the macro so I hope you think it is fine for non macro stuff. I know it is a bit slower.

I really am loving the M645 - to the point that my Olympus OM cameras are all in a huff right now for being ignored. ;-)

Bryan · « **Reply #446 on:** January 07, 2014, 07:41:23 PM »

I've been looking for a Rolleiflex for over a month now, it was going to be my Christmas present. I won one on Ebay from a seller that sells a lot of photo gear. He said it was in great shape so I figured someone who sells photo gear would know. When I got it I noticed that the top lens was crushed in, this was not obvious in the photos of the item. I contacted the seller and sent it back, he quickly refunded my money including the original shipping charges.

Last week I bid on and won a Rolleiflex Automat K4A that seller said was film tested by a professional photographer. It should arrive in a day or two. It has a case, lens hood and manual included. I'm excited about getting it so I started searching Ebay for a lens cap for it and came across a buy-it-now auction for the same model for $50. This was what they had in the description:

Quote

ATTENTION: This is going to be a steal of an auction. We have had this item listed for $379.00 as a buy it now for a couple of months and today I noticed that someone bought this
exact same make & model in auction for $510.00. *So here's the deal since there are people out there who aren't smart enough to find the better deals I am going to create one just
to see who pays attention and actually reads descriptions. THE FIRST PERSON TO BID ON THIS ITEM GETS IT FOR $50 PLUS THE SHIPPING COST! THAT IS RIGHT
SOMEONE IS GETTING A $350 TO $500 CAMERA FOR $64.00 TOTAL! KNOW LETS SEE WHO SEE'S THIS FIRST! AFTER YOU BID I WILL ADD A BUY IT NOW FOR
$50 OR IF I AM NOT ABLE TO DO THAT I WILL CANCEL THE BIDS, END THE ITEM, CONTACT THE BIDDER WHO GETS IT FOR $50, AND SET A TIME TO RELIST
IT WITH A BUY IT NOW FOR $50 SO THAT BIDDER GETS THE ITEM AT THAT PRICE.

Vintage 1951 Rolleiflex Automat 6x6 - Model K4A Franke & Heidecke Germany w/ Case
This camera has some surface dust. When cleaning fragile equipment, we leave that to the buyer as not to cause any damage as we are not professionals.
Unfortunately, we are unable to test the camera. Camera is sold as is.
The shutter button and rewind button appear to work. Lenses need cleaning. There is some fading/wear to leather case.
I did my best to photograph this camera to give you a good idea of the condition.

There are obvious reasons why the camera didn't sell for $379.00 but I figured I can't go wrong for $50. It had just been posted when I found it so I quickly purchased it. The camera looks great and it has a very nice looking case as well. So now I have two Rolleiflex K4A cameras on the way (the $50 camera has not been shipped yet). I'm not sure if I will keep both but at least I increased my odds of getting a good working one.

Fluminian · « **Reply #447 on:** January 07, 2014, 08:09:46 PM »

..a Yashica Electro 35 GSN in fantastic condition. Not one scratch or dent - the camera looks like new.
Everything seems to work as intended. I'll test it tomorrow.

SLVR · « **Reply #448 on:** January 07, 2014, 08:23:52 PM »

great pickup. beware the P.O.D and I wouldn't use the self timer as it can brick your camera but when I had a working electro 35 GT (same lens as the GSN) It was my favourite sub $50 ebay type camera. I thought the lens was sharper than the canonet ql17.

If I was out on the street and had to sell all my leica gear to pay rent and had enough to just get one camera the electro would be my choice.

Bryan · « **Reply #449 on:** January 07, 2014, 08:29:42 PM »

Like Tin Tin said, that's a great camera. This site will show how to identify the Pad-of-Death (POD) and fix it: http://www.yashica-guy.com/document/repair.html. He also has a great battery adapter that he sells. Make sure you figure out your POD situation before investing in the battery adapter: http://www.yashica-guy.com/document/battery.html

That's one of my favorite cameras in my collection.