http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums Rangefinderforum.com is a site for Rangefinder Camera enthusiasts en Fri, 24 May 2013 06:08:54 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=133055&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 04:42:37 GMT Time to make another purchase. They have a sale on their rebranded Foma films too. http://www.freestylephoto.biz/ Time to make another purchase. They have a sale on their rebranded Foma films too.

http://www.freestylephoto.biz/ ]]> Film / Developing / Chemistry dogbunny http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133055 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133054&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 03:38:29 GMT looking for the polaroid 405 or the fuji pa-145 back for my graflex --- does anybody have any experience with the fuji bw FP-3000B film? i have an... looking for the polaroid 405 or the fuji pa-145 back for my graflex --- does anybody have any experience with the fuji bw FP-3000B film? i have an art project in mind to randomly place high end bw polaroids around town ]]> Large Format RF nikonosguy http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133054 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133053&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 03:31:54 GMT Image: http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3695/8798820225_c8097acb04_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrelllis/8798820225/) mmkkj22...
mmkkj22 by MrEllis, on Flickr ]]> X100 Images koven http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133053 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133052&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 02:43:14 GMT Hi, all I recently got a black paint M2, the seller said it is LEICA refurnished and it has a asterisk after its serial number as you can see... Hi, all
I recently got a black paint M2, the seller said it is LEICA refurnished and it has a asterisk after its serial number as you can see below.

But some other guy here said it's not original Leica BP, due to the silver shutter guard and a shorter rewind knob.

So I post pics here and want to hear your opinions about this M2.






]]> Leica M Film Cameras youngeajoy http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133052 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.
Really, how could they have installed the retaining ring if there are no slots to engage the spanner tips? And how are you supposed to back them out?
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