Rangefinderforum.com http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums Rangefinderforum.com is a site for Rangefinder Camera enthusiasts en Thu, 23 May 2013 05:06:48 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/themes/graphite/misc/rss.jpg Rangefinderforum.com http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums Is 24 X 36 Obsolete? http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133012&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 05:04:44 GMT Simple question.

Digital is apparently going to win in the end IMO.

So shouldn't they come up with something better than 24 X 36 format for their new digital sensors? ]]> Film vs Digital Contarama http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133012 scanning film with a camera (D 800 e ) http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133011&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 05:04:18 GMT sometimes i read about somebody who uses a digital camera to scan film..... anybody has any experience with this method ? is the quality equal to a... sometimes i read about somebody who uses a digital camera to scan film.....
anybody has any experience with this method ?
is the quality equal to a lets say an epson v700 ? ]]> Scanners / Scanner Software siddho http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133011 Stiff Focus on Summicron 50mm (Leitz) with M9 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133010&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 05:04:11 GMT I am trying to use an early version of a Summicron 50mm (Leitz Wetzlar) 2296102 on my M9 and the focus is quite stiff. Actually, it takes a bit of... I am trying to use an early version of a Summicron 50mm (Leitz Wetzlar) 2296102 on my M9 and the focus is quite stiff. Actually, it takes a bit of strength to move the focus ring. What puzzles me is that this lens is not stiff when I use it on my M6. In fact, moving the focus ring of this lens on my M6 is effortless. Does anyone know what may be at play here? Is it the case that earlier versions of the Summicron 50mm are not compatible with the M9? I would appreciate your thoughts on this question. ]]> Optics and Lenses - lumiere http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133010 Stiff Focus on Summicron 50mm (Leitz) with M9 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133009&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 05:01:11 GMT I am trying to use an early version of a Summicron 50mm (Leitz Wetzlar) 2296102 on my M9 and the focus is quite stiff. Actually, it takes a bit of... I am trying to use an early version of a Summicron 50mm (Leitz Wetzlar) 2296102 on my M9 and the focus is quite stiff. Actually, it takes a bit of strength to move the focus ring. What puzzles me is that this lens is not stiff when I use it on my M6. In fact, moving the focus ring of this lens on my M6 is effortless. Does anyone what may be at play here? Is it the case that earlier version of the Summicron 50mm are not compatible with the M9? I would appreciate your thoughts on this question. ]]> Optics and Lenses - lumiere http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133009 Facebook? http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133008&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 04:47:41 GMT OK - total novice here where Facebook is concerned.

In the "Alternatives to Flickr" thread someone mentioned using Facebook as a way to display their photos.

Can someone show me what this looks like? I'd love to see how people are using this.

I do have a Facebook login but no idea what to do with it! ]]> Photography General Interest ChrisN http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133008 Best Non-Leica body for Leica lens IQ http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133007&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 01:31:34 GMT Having just sold my Leica M9, and not quite able to reach up to the Typ240/Monochrom levels, my Leica M lens lie unused. What would be the best... Having just sold my Leica M9, and not quite able to reach up to the Typ240/Monochrom levels, my Leica M lens lie unused. What would be the best (current) compact, mirror less digital body for using Leica M lens, until the Typ240 becomes available ? (of course, I'll have to sell lot more stuff to actually be able to buy one !)

Acknowledging that nothing is quite a Leica M8/M9/Typ240 or Monochrom, please choose from amongst these 'also-rans'- ]]> CSC : Compact System Cameras - srtiwari http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133007 be careful with ebay tonight http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133006&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 01:27:55 GMT *warning ebay selling problems, nikon sp listing, be careful with ebay tonight, this listing will take you to an off site listing, notice ... warning ebay selling problems, nikon sp listing, be careful with ebay tonight, this listing will take you to an off site listing, notice the foaw text after the http. it will ask you to enter your ebay id on the new site to make your bid, they will now take over your account, be careful

http://foaw6q.com/ws/eBayISAPI.php?V...&seller=dearil ]]> Nikon RF sp9107 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133006 <![CDATA[WE's 300 Leica & Canon Collection...]]> http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133005&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 01:22:22 GMT

"In addition to classic chrome Canons and Leicas, he owns rare, custom-painted Leicas in shades of blue, green and dark gray. His camera case—a leather briefcase bought at a Memphis shop and retrofitted in collaboration with a woodworker friend—is similarly customized. Eggleston is currently archiving all his negatives, some 1.5 million of them. "That's a guess," he says. "I haven't really counted."

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...024861412.html ]]> Rangefinder Photography Discussion raytoei@gmail.com http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133005 Minolta Hi-Matic 7s RF Alignment / Setting http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133004&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 00:55:12 GMT Image in RF way out of vertical alignment. Horizontal maybe out too (difficult to be sure due to vertical problem). Can I adjust this myself, or do... Image in RF way out of vertical alignment. Horizontal maybe out too (difficult to be sure due to vertical problem). Can I adjust this myself, or do I need a professional repair shop? Appreciate any help! ]]> Other RF tfcrork http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133004 The $40 Challenge - The Contenders http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133000&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 00:01:33 GMT Hi again everybody, So here is the promised thread about our $40 (everything included) camera challenge contenders. In this thread we can all post... Hi again everybody,

So here is the promised thread about our $40 (everything included) camera challenge contenders. In this thread we can all post our acquisitions. In order to make it fun, post a photo of the camera you bought, a link to the auction (or a screenshot) or website you bought it from.

Also required is a photograph you took with your acquisition. The honor system rules here, so don't post a photo taken with your M3 and tell us it's coming from the Brownie Hawkeye you just got :)

I have not received my camera, yet, and I guess many others are in the same boat, so this thread will be open for at least another two weeks.

The more people participate, the more fun it will be.

After that I will post a poll and we can all vote for who got the best/most fun deal.

For everybody that does not know what I'm talking about or what the rules are, here is the original thread:

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/foru...d.php?t=132625

Here the main rules again:
1. It has to be a film camera
2. It can't be an SLR
3. It has to take photos, so it can't be totally broken
4. It can't be an autofocus camera
5. The camera has to be $40 or less including shipping, taxes etc.

Cheers! ]]> Rangefinder Photography Discussion archeophoto http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133000 Bay 2/II 3.5F Lens Caps http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132998&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 22:55:48 GMT Hi all, Trying once and for all to sort out a lens cap for my 3.5F. The original Rollei caps are hideously expensive and even the aftermarket ones... Hi all,
Trying once and for all to sort out a lens cap for my 3.5F.

The original Rollei caps are hideously expensive and even the aftermarket ones are a bit steep. Additionally, I have a UV filter mounted permanently on the taking lens, which makes the standard caps impossible.

The best solution I can think of is a separate cap for each lens - would this work? I don't have any small caps to hand to try for sure.

Any suggestions/experiences on what to do? I know I could take the UV filter off but that's a bit of a faff everytime. ]]> TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex freecom2 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132998 Black Jupiter-8 aperture ring alignment http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132996&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 21:30:56 GMT Hello all,

I'm just getting back into FSU kit after foolishly selling my Kiev 4A. I just bought a Fed 2 which I'm very excited about.

Anyway, I have a black Jupiter-8 which works fine, but the aperture ring is misaligned a few mm to the left. This means that at maximum aperture the marker is just to the right of the f/2.0 marker and at minimum aperture the marker is on f/16 rather than f/22.

Would it be a mammoth task to fix? To be honest I don't like how the front element turns when focusing or how loose the aperture ring is, so might swap it for a silver model.

Thanks all!
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]]> FSU Former Soviet Union RF lrochfort http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132996 MLU and viewfinder blacking out http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132995&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 20:39:04 GMT OK so I have a Rolleiflex that I use for portraits. I want something longer and so I am looking into many different options but ..... Is there some... OK so I have a Rolleiflex that I use for portraits.

I want something longer and so I am looking into many different options but .....

Is there some sort of viewfinder attachment for 120 SLR's? I shoot available light so I need to use slow shutter speeds and hence MLU is a necessity for me. However, I really like to keep my sight on the subject at all times, especially upon release of the shutter so I'm wondering if such a device exists. There are plenty of niched accessories for Rolleiflex TLRs so maybe something exists for Hasselblad/Rolleiflex SL66/etc.

Else, there are mutars, tele-rollei's, and mamiya tlrs.

Maybe a little off topic but I have also considered LF (4x5 or 8x10) but the same issue arises but I believe it is common for some models to have viewfinder attachments right? As many are rangefinders. I would focus with the groundglass and then switch to the viewfinder upon releasing the shutter. ]]> SLRs - the unRF msbarnes http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132995 There are no Professional Photographers! http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132994&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 20:30:26 GMT More nonsense from Yahoo http://blogs.marketwatch.com/thetell/2013/05/22/yahoos-mayer-no-such-thing-as-professional-photographers/ More nonsense from Yahoo

http://blogs.marketwatch.com/thetell...photographers/ ]]> Photography General Interest marcr1230 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132994 rolleiflex tele mutars http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132993&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 20:17:11 GMT Anyone have experience with these things? I love my Flex but I want something a bit longer...I know that these are not the best solution as adding a... Anyone have experience with these things?

I love my Flex but I want something a bit longer...I know that these are not the best solution as adding a piece of glass dilutes the image quality.

ofcourse there are plenty of other alternatives but what is the experience with these things? Is the drop in image quality noticeable? I don't find a difference with rolleinar's but I've never looked very hard either. ]]> TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex msbarnes http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132993