http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums Rangefinderforum.com is a site for Rangefinder Camera enthusiasts en Thu, 23 May 2013 12:07:37 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=133023&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 11:24:09 GMT Hi everybody!

I´m not a big fan of these "what camera" posts but here I go! I need your input on this one...

My lady an me are planning a long trip this summer around the globe, starting in Istanbul, then Southeast Asia, China, Japan, USA and finally Cuba. Such a stress test for a recently married couple!!

We want to travel really really light, just 2 backpacks and keep everything to a minimum. Sure I want to take some trillions of pictures but my photography skills and style changed quite a lot. Sold all my gear (including M8 and M6) and I´m looking for a small and reliable digital camera which fills these needs:

- Digital. I´ll probably take an Olympus XA or mju but those moments but most of the shooting will be digital. We also plan to update our wedding blog constantly so jpg are the way to go.
- Cheap! Surely a second hand one. Don´t need last models, will prefer older and cheaper ones. Ideally like 300-500 euros max.
- Sensor size no less than Micro 4/3. I have a Samsung S3 for pictures with huge dof already...
- Decent battery life. We´ll be walking and moving most of time, and the camera should be able to be on most of the day. 100-150 shots as average maybe?
- Reliable. M8 is a no go for this travel imho.
- SMALL Ideal size would be a GF1+20mm
- Decent low light. ISO 1600 good enough with color, entry level dslr quality if posible. Able to shoot f2-1/30-800 with nice results.
- Viewfinder is welcome but not 100% needed.
- "stealth" enough not to atract pickpockets. Black and easy to hide.

I know it´s a quite hard list. Any sugestion for a camera that should be basicaly small, cheap and with good performance?
I had the X100 in mind but I´d prefer something even smaller and I´m not crazy about the slow focus comments. GF1 looks great but never tried one. NEX-5 great but fast lenses are huge. NX1000 seems a good contender but it seems Samsungs jpgs are not that great...

Thanks!! ]]> Travel Kozhe http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133023 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133022&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 09:53:02 GMT Hi, just FYI: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ncd/the-nashville-community-darkroom?ref=live Hi,

just FYI:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...kroom?ref=live ]]> Photography General Interest Skiff http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133022 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133020&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 09:27:46 GMT I have a business trip in Mumbai coming up and I think its probably a mistake to leave behind my M3.

As such I'd like to perhaps capture some of India whilst I'm there.

Can anyone suggest any guidlines / rules given the likely terrible poverty I'll encounter when over there? ]]> Leica M Film Cameras Scheelings http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133020 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133019&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 08:56:53 GMT Has anyone ever seen this lens? Seems like it was modified for use for a movie... Has anyone ever seen this lens?

Seems like it was modified for use for a movie camera?

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Olympus-Pen-F...-/221227988829

wonder which lens it was hacked from? ]]> Half Frames / Subminiatures kaiwasoyokaze http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133019 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133017&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 07:02:28 GMT On another forum here at RFF there's a "$40 challenge" going on that I was planning to add this very recent purchase to until I realized digital cameras were excluded from the challenge. :(

Oh well, I think it's a dandy for the $40 I paid :) - hardly used, in the box, with all the stuff it originally came with. The guy even through in a nice Lowepro case and a 4GB SDHC card.

I really like how tiny it is! It's kind of an HD video camera, but then kind of a nice still camera too? Got it off Cra*g's L*st.

Anyone here tried one of these? Thoughts? Pro's / Con's, etc.




Basics:

Canon PowerShot TX-1

Stills: 7.1MP (3072 x 2304)

Video: 1280 x 720 @ 30fps (720p)

Lens: 10x optical zoom / 39-390mm (35mm equiv)

Aperture: F3.5-5.6

ISO: 80 - 1600

EXP. Comp: +/- 2EV in 1/3 EV increments

MSRP of US$499 (06/2007) ]]> Point-N-Shoot Dave S. http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133017 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133016&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 06:22:32 GMT Hi all,
I just received my leningrad, I haven't done much test about in but I've already encountered one major problem. The rangefinder coupler doesn't spring back, it just stay in whatever last position it was. any way to fix this?

Any help will be greatly appreciated ]]> FSU Former Soviet Union RF kievan81 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133016 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133015&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 05:26:52 GMT good does not have to be expensive! recently, think tank was kind enough to send me a sample from their new mirrorless mover range of bags for a... good does not have to be expensive!

recently, think tank was kind enough to send me a sample from their new mirrorless mover range of bags for a review.

my lovely mail carrier dropped it off the other day and i quickly tore the box open, loaded it with my gear and headed downtown for some shooting. the 30i is slightly smaller than the billingham f1.4 that had been holding my gear but it all fit nicely. i packed it with my fuji x-pro1 along with 18/35/60 lenses, some extra batteries, my business cards, a few sd cards, lens cleaning cloth, my iphone 5 and the ipad mini. i was ready for the streets! now, let me say that the first thing that i noticed about the 30i was the strap...think tank has the nicest straps that hold the retro series of bags onto my shoulder and this new bag had a different strap on it! i was sad. actually this new strap looks a bit thin and meek compared to the retro one but it does the job well. it has a padded shoulder patch that is sticky and keeps the bag from falling. i normally wear my camera bags over my head, bandolero style and thankfully the 30i strap is long enough (longer than the strap on the much pricier billingham) for this to happen with ease. in fact, i had to shorten the strap a bit and so there was some left over room to spare...this is how a strap should be!

i have to admit that if i had seen the 30i on a store shelf that i might have passed it up. it looks sort of like a lunch kit where the top is reserved for a small thermos. for those who like a camera bag not to look like a camera bag then this is the one for you. this is a simple, no frills, no extra pockets bag and i have to say, it’s the one i have been waiting for think tank to make. oh, it still has the rain coat tucked into it and plenty of storage but it’s not fussy with tiny pockets, though i love the dividers inside that can hold an iphone and 2 sd cards! that is brilliant thinking and a great use of space.

access while wearing the bag is as easy as unzipping the top and grabbing what you need or putting it back. i was very excited to try out the new flap with no velcro or snaps but with strong enough magnets to keep it in place...but...the flap was kind of superfluous! it only covered the outside pockets and isn’t really needed. but it works!

i should add that it has an inside see through pocket, 2 side stretchy pockets on the outside that i love for things like my ear buds and change for parking and a handle on top for a quick grab when leaving the car. the padding is perfect and the bag is not heavy at all...a small complaint about the retro 5 after using it since it came out.

i’ve also added the specs from the think tank site but really, all you need to know is, that for $70., this is one fantastic bag! it holds a camera with lens attached along with a couple of other lenses and pretty much all that you’d need for a days shooting or for your holiday.

picking a daily bag just got a lot harder!







Features:
•Dedicated iPad pocket
•Flip-Top lid with magnetic closure provides quick access to gear
•Removable shoulder strap
•Rear slot for your belt or a Think Tank belt
•Easily accessible front zippered pocket for accessories
•Side pockets (stretchable/gusseted)
•Internal mesh pocket on the lid for battery or other accessories
•Grab handle on the lid
•Poly Ballistic fabric ensures durability
•Seam-sealed rain cover included

Specifications:
Mirrorless Mover 30i:
• SKU: 87453000 664 7 (Black/Charcoal)
• ID: 10.6” W x 8” H x 3.9” D (27 x 20.5 x 10 cm)
• ED: 11” W x 8.9” H x 5.7” D (28 x 22.5 x 14.5 cm)
• Smart Phone Slot: 2.8” W x 5” H x 0.6” D (7 x 12.7 x 1.6 cm) • iPad pocket: 9.8”W x 8.1”H x 0.9” D (25 x 20.5 x 2.3 cm)
• Weight (with all accessories): 1.0 lbs (0.5 kg)


Materials:
Exterior: All fabric exterior treated with a DWR coating while fabric underside is coated with PU for superior water resistance, YKK® RC zippers, 1680D ballistic polyester, 600D brushed polyester, Ultra-stretch pocket, antique nickel plated metal hardware, 3-ply bonded nylon thread.

Interior: removable closed cell foam dividers, 200D polyester, PU backed nylex liner, 2x PU coated nylon 210T seam-sealed taffeta rain cover, 3-ply bonded nylon thread. ]]> Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc back alley http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133015 http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133013&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 05:09:45 GMT Hi

I'd like to see more samples of pictures taken with the Konica hex 60mm 1.2, if possible in conjunction with the M9.
Also to get some feedback on what would be its limitations in terms of usage.
Thanks! ]]> Leica M -- Konica RF kloudags http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133013 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 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 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. ]]> lumiere http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133009 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 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 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 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