http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums Rangefinderforum.com is a site for Rangefinder Camera enthusiasts en Tue, 21 May 2013 14:03:55 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=132940&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 11:53:21 GMT First adobe leaving photographers for its core business and now flickr transforming itself to cater the smartphone crowd... Do you get a feeling that... First adobe leaving photographers for its core business and now flickr transforming itself to cater the smartphone crowd... Do you get a feeling that companies are slowly abandoning photographers?

The lagging sales figures for cameras scared them? ]]> Photography General Interest Exdsc http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132940 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132939&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 10:54:58 GMT Seems like lately I have collected a few leather items for Leica cameras, lenses, etc. My previous eveready case (several years ago) was... Seems like lately I have collected a few leather items for Leica cameras, lenses, etc. My previous eveready case (several years ago) was disintegrating so I had no qualms about what I did to make it somewhat more useful and better looking. It still lost it's strap "lug" but thankfully when I did not have the M3 attached to it.:eek: Since then, I have used dye/shoe polish/glue and brown felt to make it look better while using the half case and my own custom leather strap. It is now safe to use.

Anyone have good experience with "restoring" vintage leather, making it both better looking and lasting longer? Lexol? Other products?

With the age of these cases, it seems they are better suited for display in my Leica Cave that is slowly coming together. But I would like to take care of them without using the wrong products.:angel:

Crap, just noticed it is time to get another avatar...I now have a lens!!! ]]> Leica M Film Cameras dave lackey http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132939 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132937&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 09:22:46 GMT Suggestions, I've been on flickr since 2007 but I'm not sure I'm happy with the cost and the prescriptive colour and layout or the cost doubling for that matter ... what else is available? ]]> Photography General Interest Sparrow http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132937 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132936&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 09:05:11 GMT This is an old Leica M8 commercial, but it was one that enthralled me for the longest time. I decided to write a post about it because I believe this... This is an old Leica M8 commercial, but it was one that enthralled me for the longest time. I decided to write a post about it because I believe this is the best camera commercial I've seen in a long time. It communicated everything what Leica needed to say about their tradition and foray into the digital world, and manages to stir the viewers' loins with its sensitive treatment and execution.

Here's my deconstruction of the brilliant TV commercial...

http://thefstopshere.tumblr.com/post...l-in-the-world ]]> Movies / Cameras in the Movies / TV / Media Nelson Tan http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132936 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132934&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 02:00:49 GMT Prayers for the people of Moore, OK. Bless them all as it will be a long night for many there. Prayers for the people of Moore, OK. Bless them all as it will be a long night for many there. ]]> Off Topic Red Robin http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132934 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132932&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 01:56:29 GMT Hey, here are some shots with my Zeiss Ikon SW and the 12mm Heliar on some Ektar 100. We started the traverse from Pine Link at 5pm Friday and... Hey, here are some shots with my Zeiss Ikon SW and the 12mm Heliar on some Ektar 100. We started the traverse from Pine Link at 5pm Friday and finished Sunday 11pm at Webster !

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]]> Zeiss Ikon ZM angeloks http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132932 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132931&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:30 GMT Kind of surprised there isn't a little talk about this:
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/auctions...-13209636.html

Or is that just not done here? ]]> Leica M Film Cameras AlwaysOnAuto http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132931 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132930&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 22:47:33 GMT Is it just me? When I log on to Flickr it has a totally new interface. Damn, another thing I have to get used to. Is it just me? When I log on to Flickr it has a totally new interface. Damn, another thing I have to get used to. ]]> Photography General Interest kshapero http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132930 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132929&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 22:36:10 GMT I've just mixed up a 5L batch of XTOL and intend to use it to develop some Tri-X pushed to 1600.

Anybody have any insight into using it at 1:2 or 1:3 dilutions? From what I've read, Kodak recommends no more than 1:1 dilution, but I'm finding all sorts of conflicting information from those using it at 1:2 and 1:3.

I've got about 120 rolls to develop......:eek: ]]> Analog DarkRoom / Printing L Collins http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132929 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132928&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 22:30:36 GMT Very impressed with the X100s after a few days of shooting, having moved from a DSLR. I just have a couple of questions about camera processing... Very impressed with the X100s after a few days of shooting, having moved from a DSLR.
I just have a couple of questions about camera processing set-up if anyone can help:
1) Is there a way to make images shot using the 6 or 3 fps shooting modes save like the rest of the images? Currently I'm getting them saved under 'S...' (instead of 'D...' file names).
2) Is there a way to stop the camera holding the metering it takes when the shutter is half-pressed? I'm used to focussing with a back button, and getting used to the focus lock back button and switching to manual when I need to. Guess it will take a while to get used to the shutter button doing other things than just being a shutter button, which was the previous set up I had.
3) I did read beforehand there wasn't a way to turn off noise reduction (shooting RAW here). Is the best setting for RAW '-2' if I want to reduce noise afterwards in Photoshop?
4) I don't have the Adobe Camera Raw version able to handle the X100s RAF files. I'm using the Adobe RAW Converter to change them to DNG - does this result in any quality loss? Do I need to keep the RAF at all?
Thanks. ]]> X100 FrankWheeler http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132928 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132927&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 22:28:21 GMT From an Ebay "auction" for a Sony rx1:

"It is guaranteed to be in perfect working order but it is sold in "AS IS" condition (for example, the box may be torn, etc) and returns will not be accepted."

What can this possibly mean? I'm offered a "guarantee" but am prohibited from returning it as it is being sold "AS IS"?:confused: ]]> Rangefinder Photography Discussion L Collins http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132927 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132926&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 21:42:09 GMT Was this just today? Flickr has finally joined the 21st century with infinite scrolling and a cleaner layout. Plus, a terabyte of storage. They gave... Was this just today? Flickr has finally joined the 21st century with infinite scrolling and a cleaner layout. Plus, a terabyte of storage. They gave me some crap header photo, though... don't like that they made some random choice for me, instead of leaving it blank.

[edit] Wait, not infinite... just really long. Come on, if Picasa can do it, I don't see what Flickr's problem is.... ]]> Photography General Interest hteasley http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132926 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132924&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 20:54:54 GMT In a few weeks time I will be collecting my 3.5F. - Now that that date is drawing closer, my mind is set on things like filters, a strap - but... In a few weeks time I will be collecting my 3.5F.
- Now that that date is drawing closer, my mind is set on things like filters, a strap - but mostly: Focusing screen. :bang:

I use a 203FE with a nice bright Acu-Mat D. Now, I know I have yet to actually look through the finder of /my/ 3.5F, but never the less I am seriously considering a Maxwell screen.

I found this site: http://www.rolleirepairs.com/maxscreen.htm
- Forgive me, but is Harry Fleenor worth considering?

It seems there is a mixed report (as per the norm) online where people are suggesting their Maxwell screen was a breeze to fit at home and no noticeable issues in terms of focusing, whereas Harry Fleenor alludes to issues that could arise by essentially inexperienced retrofitting.

So: Maxwell? - With or without Harry Fleenor? ;)

The reason I am considering him, is that I will be in the US for a period of about a Week, so the plan was to collect my 3.5F, use it and then before I fly home post it out while in the US to Harry Fleenor for him to fit the screen and then ship to me in the UK.

Like I said just thoughts going through my head, but I do fear going from the likes of a Acu-Mat to a standard Rollei' screen could be frustrating.


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DaN ]]> TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex Underaglassbell http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132924 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132923&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 20:02:58 GMT A lot of things that were considered science fiction when I was young are now w/ us today. ... A lot of things that were considered science fiction when I was young are now w/ us today.

http://photorumors.com/2013/05/19/ol...a-and-display/

This Olympus patent just points to things that may one day happen or it may not. I don't think I would ever wear a pair of google like glasses to start w/, but that is just me. Looks like a sort of heads up like display on the glasses electronically transmitted from the camera.

Or on the other hand, the already existing camera in the google glasses.. Time will only make it better.

Either is not what i am interested in, but I was wondering what others felt about it.

Gary ]]> Photography General Interest GaryLH http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132923 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132922&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 19:44:51 GMT http://www.fujirumors.com/2-new-mirrorless-interchangeable-lens-cameras-with-different-sensors-to-be-announced-this-summer/ Two different x mount... http://www.fujirumors.com/2-new-mirr...d-this-summer/

Two different x mount bodies to be announced this year.. One w/ xtran sensor and one w/o?

Would they go to a Bayer sensor camera after all this time? For me the only thing I could think of was a monochrom camera does not need Bayer or xtran...

Anyway I would jump all over a monochrom version, but if turns out to be a Bayer version I am going to go wtf.

Anyway this rumor is a bit harder to believe. What do u think?

Gary ]]> Fuji X-Pro1 / X-E1 GaryLH http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132922