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Fedzilla_Bob
07-03-2005, 13:25
I am going to photo the 4th of July fireworks at the high school 4 blocks from my house. I am leaving the Bessa R at home. I thought I knew which camera I was taking until this morning. That was until I fondled each of them after coffee. Now I'm in a quandry.

Which camera should go with me? The Russian? The American? Or, the Japanese?

Help me decide. :)

Bob H
Fedzilla_Bob
07-03-2005, 13:43
Any opinion is welcomed :)
Honu-Hugger
07-03-2005, 13:49
The obvious answer is the American camera on the Fourth :D
wlewisiii
07-03-2005, 13:52
If that's an Industar on the Fed, that would be what I'd use. Nothing like a Tessar in that kind of circumstance. The Argus could be fun, but I don't remember if it can take a cable release or not. You'll want one and a tripod for fireworks.

William
Fedzilla_Bob
07-03-2005, 13:52
LOL, my wife would tell you that I never do or think the obvious. But you know what? I thought so this morning. The Argus has a killer lens. It is very rugged. If the tripod gets knocked over and onto the grass, it is the camera I would be the least worried about.

That is why the Bessa isn't going.
Fedzilla_Bob
07-03-2005, 13:54
The FED 3 is wearing the Jupiter 8. But I could put the Industar 61 on.
captainslack
07-03-2005, 14:57
Only problem with Argus, though, is people might think you're shooting at them. After hearing you fire that thing the other day at Balboa Park, I have to agree that it really does sound like a .38 being let off. :D

Does the FED allow a cable release? If so, I'd go with it. The Canonet has a sharp lens, but not nearly as sharp as an Industar.
Fedzilla_Bob
07-03-2005, 15:08
Hi- Yep, the C-44 is loud. But, the 4th can be rowdy. So I'm not too worried about startling the locals.

All three cameras have a bulb setting with a cable release.

I may end up taking two cameras.
MrRanger
07-03-2005, 18:48
...Which camera should go with me? The Russian? The American? Or, the Japanese?



Why the Canon, of course!

Mike :D
Fedzilla_Bob
07-04-2005, 13:47
I will be taking the Argus and the Canon. :)
Fedzilla_Bob
07-04-2005, 18:34
Oh duh, the Argus doesn't have an advance lever. It has a wind knob. Looks like the Russian goes out tonight.