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raid
08-09-2007, 16:20
The Konica III is a major refinement over models I and II.
It sports a Hexanon 48mm/2.0 lens that is very sharp.
The viewfinder is good and focusing with the RF is a snap.
The camera is very well built and is very heavy.
It has a levelon the side that you push down twice to advance the film to the next frame.

I may have overexposed the roll, not taking into account the immense glare from the white sand under a burning sun. I tried to compensate with PS.


Here is a link to my first roll: (Pensacola Beach):
The first shot is a small crop of the image.

http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=754429

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/raidamin/542382-R1-01-24.jpg


http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/raidamin/542382-R1-12-13.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/raidamin/542382-R1-21-4.jpg
raid
08-09-2007, 17:11
The Hexanon lens seems to be very sharp, as it is claimed about lenses for Konica RF cameras. I managed to use a 40.5mm lens hood after putting some tape on its rim before sliding it over the lens. The right lens hood has 36.5mm thread, and it is nearly impossible to get.


I am tempted to use this camera for my trip, but it is heavy. Else, I would have a fully manual camera without any batteries to worry about. It looks sharp and it sports a great lens.
raid
08-09-2007, 17:57
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/raidamin/P1000882.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/raidamin/P1000884.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/raidamin/P1000885.jpg


http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t261/raidamin/P1000886.jpg
schrackman
08-09-2007, 18:54
I say you have a nice set of pictures here. I especially like the one where the sand is overexposed. Gives it sort of a surreal look. Great shots, Raid.
raid
08-09-2007, 19:41
Ray: Thank you. I cropped a small portion out of a photo that mostly was white sand. Glad you like it.
SteveM(PA)
08-09-2007, 19:52
That first picture is completely cool...like a collection of cardboard cutouts. Nice shooting Raid! Were you para-sailing?
raid
08-10-2007, 05:17
Steve,
I was walking on a fishing pier!
It's a great (safe) place for taking photos towards the beach from water.