http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums Rangefinderforum.com is a site for Rangefinder Camera enthusiasts en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:50:09 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/themes/graphite/misc/rss.jpg http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82515&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:07:42 GMT I'm building a new darkroom from scratch in my basement and before I put hammer to nail I was hoping to get some hints on layout, etc. It will be used for private work, 35 mm, B&W printing to 16 x 20. I've got about 3 x 5 metres, cold water only, electricity and drainage.

The enlarger is sorted; Omega C700 with a Rodenstock Rodagon 50. I'm going to run a cavity sliding door in a metal channel to light-proof it. My questions are:

1. Are two safelights better than one? If so, should they be switched together or separately?
2. Should exhaust vents be near ground level or just above the trays?'

Any other tips from those who have built their own, or worked in a few darkrooms would be appreciated! I'll start a new thread with pics on building it soon.

Charles. ]]> Analog DarkRoom / Printing Journeyman http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82515 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82514&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:40:51 GMT Hello,

I own a very nice Ricoh Caddy that badly needs a CLA. Can someone recommend a good shop or person who's known for working on Ricoh Cameras?

Thanks,

Dave ]]> Half Frames / Subminiatures Dave S. http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82514 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82513&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:08:28 GMT I have an Agfa Ambi Silette 50mm. I bought it a long time ago off ebay and unfortunately there are 2 main problems that are plaguing the camera and... I have an Agfa Ambi Silette 50mm. I bought it a long time ago off ebay and unfortunately there are 2 main problems that are plaguing the camera and have hindered me from using it. Recently, I decided to try and fix these issues on my own rather than search for a store or specialist to do it...but turns out I need a bit of help :p

The first problem is, it's shutter doesn't seem to work properly...so I wanted to get inside the camera to take a look and see what I can do but can not for the life of me figure out where the hell the screws are to open this baby up. I've searched around on the internet and have come up empty handed. So I was wondering if anyone here can help me out please!!!! I know there was some sort of Japanese website that had instructions but that website seems to be gone :confused: so ANY information will be a huge help to me.

The second problem is, the rangefinder is off alignment...and I wanted to fix it but here again can not figure out how to get into the camera. Additionally, I need help on how to fix a rangefinder alignment. I've done searches for this on the internet as well and haven't found anything. So ANY bit of information is a HUUGGEE help to me and will be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you!! :D ]]> Repair / Camera Care LionessLarkin http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82513 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82512&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:47:20 GMT Hey all,

So I had posted earlier about how I had a helluva time today getting the film loaded onto the reel (still haven't figured out why). Luckily, despite me stupidly leaving my glow-in-the-dark watch on and the constant reel jams, they managed to come out.

Some of them were pretty badly scratched. Luckily, the ones that suffered the most turned out to be shots I wasn't all that pleased with anyway - LOL - but I did get scratches on "keepers" too. For the most part, they doesn't bother me too much... adds to the character of the film ;) (yes, I'm a glass half full type).

So here's some of my favorites: The rest are on my site here:
http://www.dangrabbit.com/photography/film (the first 12 are the new ones)











I seemed to get more grain this time around too. I'm not sure why either. I shot Arista Premium 100 at EI 400 (supposed sweet spot for Diafine). It doesn't bother me... just thought it was interesting. I think last time around I left it in the Diafine longer and agitated more, but that wasn't intentional... it was just because I didn't look at my cheat-sheet first! LOL

Thanks for looking - open to all comments of course! ]]> Film / Developing / Chemistry DRabbit http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82512 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82511&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:33:59 GMT Hi folks I was in a hurry, and failed to see the mount in the photo. At he end of the purchase, I now have a Nikkor P.C. 8.5cm f2 Nippon Kogagu... Hi folks

I was in a hurry, and failed to see the mount in the photo. At he end of the purchase, I now have a Nikkor P.C. 8.5cm f2 Nippon Kogagu Japan chrome lens. I know this lens is a legend, a Sonnar after which I have lusted all along. Plus, the lens is in very nice condition, the glass is clean, and focusing is smooth.

Now, the question is, what next?
1. get a Nikon RF body.
2. get an Amedeo S-to-M adaptor. I only have a M6.

What do you suggest? I'd really like to keep the costs to a minimum.

Thanks ]]> Nikon RF naruto http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82511 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82510&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:24:37 GMT Some days ago I was playing with the Nikon 14-24mm 2.8 and generally was extremely impressed with this lens. On the market, it is now costing about... Some days ago I was playing with the Nikon 14-24mm 2.8 and generally was extremely impressed with this lens. On the market, it is now costing about 1800$.

At first it seems high, but think about it. Leica Tri Elmar is now about 6000$, plus one would have to buy viewfinder for it....say 500$. Similarly should one buy say 3 primes with viewfinder, it makes the Nikkor dirty cheap.

We all know wide angle lens (24mm to 35mm) performs better with rangefinder, but how about ultra-wide? Is rangefinder still better? Does anyone know? ]]> Photography General Interest fleetwoodjazz http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82510 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82509&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:03:32 GMT i'm in a situation where i do not know what to do and am hoping some forum members can give me some advice.

i ordered $170 worth of camera grips from cameraleather.com on september 7th and have yet to receive anything. i've emailed morgan sparks on sept 24th about them and was told that they need some time to cut. however, it's more than 10 weeks and i've nt received anything. i've emailed morgan 3 times in the last month but have received no answers. is he on an extended holiday or have i been scammed? i've bought 2 covers from him previously and was very satisfied with the customer service. however, this sucks.

i have no idea what to do now.. :( ]]> Rangefinder Photography Discussion adrianzg http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82509 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82508&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:43:41 GMT I am so damned puzzled by this decision. Here are my choices: A Mamiya 7 with 80mm for $950 CAN or a GSW690 for $800 CAN once I have imported into... I am so damned puzzled by this decision. Here are my choices: A Mamiya 7 with 80mm for $950 CAN or a GSW690 for $800 CAN once I have imported into Canada. The Fuji is from KEH, in bargain condition, the Mamiya is in slightly ruff condtion (viewfinder cup missing with many miles on it). I am really looking for a wide-angle street photography camera and wondering which will work best. My thoughts are the Fuji, though cheaper won't hold its value as well. It does have the wide angle to start with, which is good, but is also quite large from what I understand. The Mamiya I hear is a much better camera, smaller and with a meter, but it comes with a lens focal length Im not super into because I use a Rollei TLR for that range.

Any ideas? My biggest issues are that Mamiyas are usually ruled out for being so much more expensive, but in this case it isn't so I am wondering if I should just go for what is considered the better camera? ]]> byronfry http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82508 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82507&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:30:39 GMT my budget is $300
want a printer that's going to provide good results - preferably up to 11X14

any good suggestions ]]> Digital Printers / Inks / Papers etc memphis http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82507 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82505&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:41:28 GMT Saw an Argus C-44 set, camera and three lenses, at a local antique shop recently. I don't think I want to buy it, but I am curious about this camera. Raid has one, I think--are the lenses any good? Has anyone tried adapting them to m4/3? ]]> Argus RF mabelsound http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82505 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82504&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:37:26 GMT A friend was cleaning out his closet, and gave me two Minolta SLR bodies and a 35-80AF Minolta lens. After a bit of lens cleaning, I now have a... A friend was cleaning out his closet, and gave me two Minolta SLR bodies and a 35-80AF Minolta lens. After a bit of lens cleaning, I now have a Maxxum 5, and a HTsi Plus; both in excellent shape. I honestly need two more SLR's like a hole in the head. I'd like to keep one, and sell the other body. Anyone have any experience with these cameras to nudge me towards keeping one or the other?

- Andy ]]> Evil SLRs amhildreth http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82504 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82503&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:50:21 GMT I got the GF1 when it came out and decided to replace my DSLR rig with m4/3. No regrets at all. But when it came time to buy the accessory EVF, I... I got the GF1 when it came out and decided to replace my DSLR rig with m4/3. No regrets at all. But when it came time to buy the accessory EVF, I figured, for that much money, why not just get a used G1 body?

So that's what I did. I've had it for a couple of days and am surprised to find what lens I'm enjoying the most on it so far:



For the most part, I haven't been terribly impressed with M lenses on m4/3--I've rather favored the Pen F lenses for manual focus work. But the Nokton feels very well balanced on the G1 (it's a bit much on the GF1) and I have been finding it extremely easy to focus precisely using the EVF, even at f/1.1, even without using magnified view. Unlike M wides, which have disappointed me somewhat, this lens renders very nicely on the G1...I think it actually handles better than on the R-D1 (though not, perhaps, than it does on the M7, where it usually lives).

Here are a few pics from today, all at 1.1, just to see if I could do it.







(The softness here isn't just the lens--it's mostly from the two layers of thick bus stop glass I was shooting through!)
]]> Micro 4/3 Cameras mabelsound http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82503 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82502&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:41:19 GMT Today I got my early (and hopefully not premature!) graduation present to myself, a Canon 7s, 100mm f/2, and 50mm f/1.2 along with a few other odds... Today I got my early (and hopefully not premature!) graduation present to myself, a Canon 7s, 100mm f/2, and 50mm f/1.2 along with a few other odds and ends. Both of the lenses seem to have issues, but I got a decent deal on the package so I think I'd rather try and keep/repair them than send them back.

The 100mm is in beautiful shape, but RF patch does not align at infinity. Looking closely it may have been the victim of an unskilled repair-person: one of the three larger screws towards the rear of the barrel is phillips head, unlike the other two. I suppose another person's screw-up is a can of worms, but assuming they didn't mangle or lose anything, how feasible would it be to attempt the repair on my own?

The 50mm I may just send out, it has a pretty sticky aperture ring, light fungus on one of the internal elements (behind the aperture blades), and a bent front filter ring. I like a challenge, but it seems like the rear retaining ring doesn't want to budge, and I don't want to force the issue with my somewhat oversized spanner. I actually do have the tool to repair the filter ring too, but given that the front element bulges out I don't want to risk trying it on my own. I'd also like to get rid of the infinity lock, I'm guessing that's a fairly easy/standard modification?

Also, is there any trick to getting the cap off of the rangefinder alignment screw on the 7s? I bent a paperclip to use as a mini-spanner but it turned out to be too thick. I did a staple instead, but the darn thing still doesn't want to budge. ]]> Canon RF ethics_gradient http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82502 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82500&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:39:56 GMT So I've ordered Rodinal and am going to give it a try next time I develop a roll. I've just loaded up a roll of Arista Premium 400 (like Tri-X 400) in my camera today and want to know how to set the EI...

When developing in Diafine, it can vary (though the sweet spot seems to be about 1250). One of the reasons I want to use Rodinal is that the film can be closer to what it's actually rated for.

So... Should I set it to 400? I've read that 200-250 can work well too... what's been your experience?

Also, what method and dilution do you use for developing? 1:50 with gentle agitation? About 12-14 minutes? Is that right?

This relative film-newbie would love to hear what you're doing... feel free to post examples too! ]]> Film / Developing / Chemistry DRabbit http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82500 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82498&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:11:51 GMT Just acquired a box of 100 5x7 sheets, unopened, Super XX pan, Is this maybe similiar to the 135 doubleX your shooting? :eek:expired 1981 I... Just acquired a box of 100 5x7 sheets, unopened, Super XX pan,
Is this maybe similiar to the 135 doubleX your shooting?

:eek:expired 1981

I suspect it is useless, but I do have a 5x7 back for my KMV, guess I could try it? ]]> Tom Abrahamsson of RapidWinder.com rodneyAB http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82498