http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums Rangefinderforum.com is a site for Rangefinder Camera enthusiasts en Fri, 24 May 2013 01:08:36 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=133051&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 01:05:20 GMT ... and it's nearly over!

Sometimes the routine of developing and scanning gets on top of me and I just have to stop, which often means I won't take a photo for several weeks and often a couple of months. When I sensed this mood happening again I made the decision to get a DP2M in the hope that it would keep me shooting ... because the only alternative is my D700 and I've never enjoyed using that camera casually. I think I'm now ready to start shooting some film again and logically the OM-1 beckons ... it's a camera that immediately puts me back in touch with analog photography ... small, simple, very tactile and highly competent.

This particular hiatus has been different though ... I've learned to embrace digital and see it as a personal alternative if film ever did go arse up and it took an unusual/quirky little beast like the DP2M to make me genuinely feel this way. In a different world, if it came to the crunch, I could live with this as my only camera. ]]> Photography General Interest Keith http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133051 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133050&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 01:02:52 GMT Since i have a really soft/hazy Tessar when open up from 5.6 upward, i'm thinking of pushing the film 1 stop to get more contrast. Anyone has examples in 120 format with some rolleiflex shots? I have seen trix 400 pushed to 800 with great success shooting wide open. I will try next week anyway but anyone sharing their experience/photos would be great. I have arcos 100 and edu 400 in 120 format. ]]> TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex tuanvinh2000 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133050 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133049&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 00:28:36 GMT Tokyo Camera Style posted a hilarious link for Pentax Spotmatic TV ads from 1966. Here's the Youtube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8aBgRCDcxo

Tokyo Camera Style itself is also a great site. It's link: http://tokyocamerastyle.com/ ]]> SLRs - the unRF julianphotoart http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133049 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133048&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 00:12:27 GMT I wanted to add a strong yellow filter, and maybe an orange one, to my Hasselblad bag. The only yellow filter on eBay is priced at $175.00. I have... I wanted to add a strong yellow filter, and maybe an orange one, to my Hasselblad bag. The only yellow filter on eBay is priced at $175.00. I have yellow and orange filters, good ones, in Series VIII. So I ordered a couple of Hasselblad brand filters in colors that are not in demand, like 80A, for just 7 or 8 bucks each. My intention is to unscrew the retaining rings with a spanner, drop out the blue filter, and drop in a series 8/63mm glass. Great idea, no?

Problem: Hasselblad doesn't put any slots in their retaining rings! No place to engage the spanner tips. It does appear to be threaded, so apparently they threaded it in when they made it. I don't see how they did.

Any suggestions?

I could just order some Tiffen used filters in B60. At least they are made to come apart. I 'd rather have the Hasselblad ones, as they are of higher quality.

Rob ]]> Repair / Camera Care Rob-F http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133048 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133047&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 23:11:42 GMT I just came across Youxin Ye website (yyecamera.com) and notice he now has a new multicoated glass windows available for M2/3/4. Just curious if... I just came across Youxin Ye website (yyecamera.com) and notice he now has a new multicoated glass windows available for M2/3/4. Just curious if anyone already tried it ? I'd like to hear the experience from user point of view before pulling the trigger. Cheers:) ]]> Leica M Film Cameras EZfan http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133047 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133046&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 23:00:49 GMT what will the new leica M be my best guess is it will be a body which will take m lenses but use an electronic view finder any ideas what will the new leica M be my best guess is it will be a body which will take m lenses but use an electronic view finder any ideas ]]> RFF News bosjohn http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133046 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133045&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 21:35:10 GMT Prices are up for the new retro-looking Nokon 50mm lenses. Most interesting to me is that the black model is less expensive than the chrome and... Prices are up for the new retro-looking Nokon 50mm lenses. Most interesting to me is that the black model is less expensive than the chrome and weighs less. Does the weight difference mean that Cosina has followed Leica, making the chrome lens with brass exterior and the black with a lighter alloy?

Tom

http://www.cameraquest.com/voigt_501...on_classic.htm ]]> Leica M Film Cameras tjh http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133045 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133044&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 20:48:52 GMT Does anyone use a flash on their FSU camera?

If so can you post some photos, I'm curious whether to carry my flash with me for my Zorki-C...Also please post which flashgun you use :) ]]> FSU Former Soviet Union RF sgtnikolaix http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133044 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133042&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 20:16:54 GMT Hello,

I am looking to purchase a Saab 9-2X Aero in the next few months, but first was wondering what you current Saab owners' feelings were concerning availability of parts as Saab has closed down.

What are your plans moving forward?

Do you have confidence that parts will be available if I purchase a Saab, or would it be foolish to do so?

I live in MA and there are many Saabs around here, and thus many Saab repair specialists so at least I have that going for me...

Thanks. ]]> Off Topic filmfan http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133042 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133041&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 19:56:40 GMT I got another Bronica setup for $100 a couple weeks ago, the PC sync isn't triggering my cybersyncs and I'm not sure why. I cleaned the port on both the female and male with compressed air. I also tired it with my Bronica SQ-AM, which I am trying to sell. It works fine with both lenses and all shutter speeds.

I don't really want to bring it in to be serviced because I am guessing it will cost a lot. So any suggestions? ]]> SLRs - the unRF bosco http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133041 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133040&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 19:28:50 GMT http://vimeo.com/7638752# This very old footage of London has been going around in the past few days, with everyone seem astonished and excited to... http://vimeo.com/7638752#

This very old footage of London has been going around in the past few days, with everyone seem astonished and excited to see how London was some years ago.
Made me think how London on the one hand is chasing film makers (and photographers) as terrorists, on the other celebrates these marvels of the past. I'm sure a lot of people would not want to be filmed or be suspicious of the filmmaker. ]]> Photography General Interest Stelios http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133040 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133039&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 18:45:40 GMT GW photographed a boxer named Nick Biondi at length for Sports Illustrated in the mid 1950s. This link contains a lengthy contemporary interview... GW photographed a boxer named Nick Biondi at length for Sports Illustrated in the mid 1950s.


This link contains a lengthy contemporary interview with Bondi.

http://blog.sfmoma.org/2013/05/the-boxer/

I think this piece gives an interesting perspective on GW as a person and on his skills as a documentary photographer early in his career.

One take home message for me was that technical skill and the ability to work well and fast is important for documentary photography. The other is that large, loud cameras with large lenses would be a severe handicap to achieve what GW did during this project.

Here is one quote from Bondi.

"Biondi: One of the things that still amazes me about the encounter was that neither I nor any of the other participants in the photographs were even remotely self-conscious. Normally when there’s a guy with a camera focusing his attention on you, a person might become self-conscious. Self-consciousness didn’t exist for me then, and looking at the photographs it doesn’t show itself in the pictures. I wasn’t aware of Garry the Photographer’s presence. He was like a ghost, and we simply went about our daily tasks. It helped enormously that he didn’t use flash, but it also made us wonder if he actually had film in the camera! In my opinion this ghostliness was a major component of his talent." ]]> Photography General Interest willie_901 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133039 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133038&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 18:23:30 GMT I'll be going to a camera expo this weekend, so I got to thinking..

I have a rigid 50mm summicron with a bit of front haze. It bothers me a bit so I'm thinking of trading it out for another summicron with clean glass

To get my haze removed and recoated would cost almost $300 with shipping and everything said and done. My thoughts are if I can get a clean lens for less than that extra 300 why not?

For trade I have:

the 50 rigid summicron
Orange and green genuine leica filters in case
genuine leica lens hood

I could trade these all together as a bundle to help offset the devalue of the haze. Would this be enough to negotiate a fair trade for some clean glass? Or would some extra cash have to be thrown in on my end in most cases. I would probably throw another $200 tops on top. Anything more and I may as well keep my cron accessories and send the lens out for recoating.

It would be nice to upgrade to the DR summicron (thinking without goggles? Would be going on an M2. Not sure if goggles are needed or not) or V3

Just trying to feel out the summicron market a bit. Any help is appreciated! ]]> Leica M Film Cameras ZF1 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133038 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133037&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 18:22:57 GMT From time to time I have had to deal with stuck filters/step-up-rings and it isn’t fun. I have read about ways to un-stick them from using ice cubes... From time to time I have had to deal with stuck filters/step-up-rings and it isn’t fun. I have read about ways to un-stick them from using ice cubes to blow torches and trying to release one can be daunting. So I thought I would try to find something that might prevent them from sticking in the first case. I needed something that would not be oily, not migrate and repel dirt. I went to Ace Hardware and bought a 4 oz bottle of DuPont Teflon Non-Stick Dry-Film Lubricant (Part #DNS040101/DNS104101) for $5 and have been testing it for the last month. I use it sparingly and have found that it seems to work. I haven’t had any real issues with any stuck filters or step-up-rings. I’ve had one that was slightly hard to unscrew but only needed moderate effort to undo. As a bonus I have found that several of my “less expensive” step-up-rings that used to feel gritty now go on as smooth as silk. ]]> Fuji X Series Jimbo70 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133037 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133036&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 16:52:12 GMT As with all "upgrades", there are good things and bad. I usually visit this forum on an android phone but my usual browser has been dumbed down to the point where it is useless ! Opera you have lost one customer ... The answer to my quest for a new mobile friend ? Dolphin. Ten out of ten. ]]> Photography General Interest John Bragg http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133036