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Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 09-13-2012
Replies: 993
Views: 124,556
Posted By camera.bear
XX's mark the...

XX's mark the spot.

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Forum: Point-N-Shoot 09-06-2012
Replies: 363
Views: 40,864
Posted By camera.bear
Here are a couple of my favorite Minoltas that I...

Here are a couple of my favorite Minoltas that I don't think have been posted...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 09-06-2012
Replies: 5,624
Views: 310,404
Posted By camera.bear
I decided to spend a hundred bucks and pick up a...

I decided to spend a hundred bucks and pick up a few inexpensive pieces. I am waiting on a Minolta Maxxum 7000 AF with case, a AF 50mm 1.7, both the camera and 50mm have crossed xx's. Also a 35-70mm...
Forum: Argus RF 08-05-2012
Replies: 14
Views: 2,694
Posted By camera.bear
I've been waiting; I'm going to shoot my Argus...

I've been waiting; I'm going to shoot my Argus AF! :D

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Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 08-05-2012
Replies: 2,984
Views: 160,137
Posted By camera.bear
Today belongs to the Minolta...

Today belongs to the Minolta Minoltina-P.

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Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 07-15-2012
Replies: 2,984
Views: 160,137
Posted By camera.bear
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7112/7552773852_f234...

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LOMO LC-A+RL loaded with Ektar 100.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 07-15-2012
Replies: 993
Views: 124,556
Posted By camera.bear
My birthday is coming up soonish and I decided...

My birthday is coming up soonish and I decided that I would try out a LOMO LC-A this year. I found a factory sealed LOMO LC+A RL for less than retail and I bought it. The camera arrived and I already...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 01-02-2012
Replies: 1,710
Views: 283,128
Posted By camera.bear
My sister Dawn got me this nice Minolta X-700 for...

My sister Dawn got me this nice Minolta X-700 for X-mas. I also got myself these lenses: Minolta MD 35-70mm f3.5 and 70-210mm...
Forum: Smartphone Cameras 12-22-2011
Replies: 213
Views: 14,533
Posted By camera.bear
I use the camera in my phone on a pretty regular...

I use the camera in my phone on a pretty regular basis. It lets me get out of the house quickly when I don't want to carry another camera. It is 8 MP and shoots well enough for web or printing at...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 12-22-2011
Replies: 1,710
Views: 283,128
Posted By camera.bear
It has been awhile since I got added a SLR to my...

It has been awhile since I got added a SLR to my cameras. I recently bought this Minolta XD-11 and a 24mm f/2.8 Rokkor-X lens.

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Forum: Point-N-Shoot 12-19-2011
Replies: 27
Views: 3,283
Posted By camera.bear
+1 Canon Sure Shot Classic 120

+1 Canon Sure Shot Classic 120
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 12-19-2011
Replies: 2
Views: 829
Posted By camera.bear
Congrats on the Infrafocus. I have one and I...

Congrats on the Infrafocus. I have one and I really enjoyed shooting with it as it is a great performer. The lens on this camera is really nice and the focus lock is great. I didn't shoot any low...
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 12-17-2011
Replies: 37
Views: 10,081
Posted By camera.bear
I found both the Olympus Mju II and the Yashica...

I found both the Olympus Mju II and the Yashica T4 at the thrift store. The T4 had a huge amount of lag and didn't even get close to the shooting speed and IQ that I've gotten out of the Oly. I...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 12-17-2011
Replies: 5,624
Views: 310,404
Posted By camera.bear
Waiting for 2 lenses to compliment the Minolta...

Waiting for 2 lenses to compliment the Minolta XD-11 with 24mm f/2.8 Rokkor-X that I recently purchased. The lenses are a Minolta 35-70mm f/3.5 and the Minolta 70-210mm f/4.0.
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 12-06-2011
Replies: 6
Views: 1,277
Posted By camera.bear
I have the Lite-Touch and the XA and XA2, and it...

I have the Lite-Touch and the XA and XA2, and it seems that comparing any of the Oly XA series to the Nikon Lite-Touch / AF600 is like comparing apples and oranges. They're both cameras, but with...
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 12-02-2011
Replies: 211
Views: 35,910
Posted By camera.bear
So many, many classics. I picked up a Konica Big...

So many, many classics. I picked up a Konica Big Mini BM-201 at a thrift store on Monday. I have read some good things about this camera. I will put it on deck after the XD-11 with 24mm f2.8 that...
Forum: Fixed Lens RF 12-02-2011
Replies: 1
Views: 817
Posted By camera.bear
I have the AL from the A series of Minolta...

I have the AL from the A series of Minolta rangefinders and the advance lever has a spring return. The AL and A5 are based on the same chassis so I would think that the lever should have a spring...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 10-22-2011
Replies: 525
Views: 41,595
Posted By camera.bear
I can certainly relate to you. I found a t4 in...

I can certainly relate to you. I found a t4 in the thrift store for $3 and sold it on ebay for $215. I ran a roll of film through it and was not impressed with the results. I am much more pleased...
Forum: Other RF 10-20-2011
Replies: 45
Views: 4,071
Posted By camera.bear
My Minoltas have been sitting idle for quite some...

My Minoltas have been sitting idle for quite some time. I am thinking about shooting my 7s or 7sII in the upcoming days.
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 05-08-2011
Replies: 211
Views: 35,910
Posted By camera.bear
Here are a few of the ones that I have that...

Here are a few of the ones that I have that haven't posted...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 05-08-2011
Replies: 4,235
Views: 449,792
Posted By camera.bear
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5226/5701320704_712...

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Forum: Scale Focus 35's 03-18-2011
Replies: 4
Views: 1,777
Posted By camera.bear
Something Went Horribly Wrong

My problems with the Ricoh FF-1 have been compounded. These pictures look overexposed, but I made the mistake of shooting Ektar 100 with the camera set to 400 ASA. Did the processor overcorrect them...
Forum: Fixed Lens RF 03-17-2011
Replies: 22
Views: 3,029
Posted By camera.bear
Won't this set the shutter speed to 1/60 sec?

Won't this set the shutter speed to 1/60 sec?
Forum: Scale Focus 35's 03-17-2011
Replies: 4
Views: 1,777
Posted By camera.bear
Misadventure with Ricoh FF-1

I just recently got a Ricoh FF-1 and loaded it with film. I proceeded to snap away taking pictures. I then noticed that when I advanced the film, that the rewind crank was not moving, a way to tell...
Forum: Fixed Lens RF 03-17-2011
Replies: 22
Views: 3,029
Posted By camera.bear
Hey, Unlike the 7sII, the Auto S3 does not have...

Hey,

Unlike the 7sII, the Auto S3 does not have a manual mode. It will work without batteries, but only as you have described, wide open. The aperture settings on the camera are only for when a...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-15-2011
Replies: 993
Views: 124,556
Posted By camera.bear
It arrived yesterday. I was able to track down a...

It arrived yesterday. I was able to track down a Ricoh FF-1 at a price I was willing to pay. It is in pretty good shape, but the viewfinder does need to be cleaned....eventually. :D
...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 02-18-2011
Replies: 2,984
Views: 160,137
Posted By camera.bear
Today, I am using my new Canon T2i with an EF...

Today, I am using my new Canon T2i with an EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 II lens. I originally bought this lens to use with my Elan 7e, but it works as a normal to short tele zoom on the Rebel DSLRs.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 02-11-2011
Replies: 67
Views: 3,209
Posted By camera.bear
I've had my own recent luck with eBay...

I've had my own recent luck with eBay misspellings...

Voightlander 35mm Camera Vitomatix C 11b
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 02-08-2011
Replies: 5,624
Views: 310,404
Posted By camera.bear
For all of my love of film, I have a Canon 550D /...

For all of my love of film, I have a Canon 550D / T2i on it way. This is a step up from my Rebel XT.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 01-28-2011
Replies: 525
Views: 41,595
Posted By camera.bear
Yesterday at the thrift store I found a scuffed...

Yesterday at the thrift store I found a scuffed and scratched, but functional Yashica T4 for $2.99. I have loaded it with Ektar 100 and I am giving it a whirl to see if this camera lives up to its...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 01-28-2011
Replies: 2,984
Views: 160,137
Posted By camera.bear
The Yashica T4 that I scored at the thrift store...

The Yashica T4 that I scored at the thrift store last night. I have loaded it with Ektar 100 and I am giving it a whirl to see if it lives up to its legendary performance.

...
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 01-27-2011
Replies: 76
Views: 4,198
Posted By camera.bear
The Canon Sureshot Classic 120 can take film...

The Canon Sureshot Classic 120 can take film ranging from ISO 25 - 3200. The only real down side of the Classic 120 is that it has a max aperture of 4.5 on the short end of the zoom and 10.9 on the...
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 01-27-2011
Replies: 76
Views: 4,198
Posted By camera.bear
I have given this question much more thought than...

I have given this question much more thought than it deserves, but it came just at the time that I am working on "thinning the herd".

The choice that I keep coming back to is my Minolta AF-C. This...
Forum: Yashica RF 01-24-2011
Replies: 243
Views: 42,788
Posted By camera.bear
I got an unexpected and very nice gift. My friend...

I got an unexpected and very nice gift. My friend Beedee is moving to a new house and she has been sorting and packing. She came across her late mother Olive's camera in the bottom of a linen...
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 01-21-2011
Replies: 18
Views: 1,158
Posted By camera.bear
Paul, Congrats on getting an AF-C. Of course,...

Paul,

Congrats on getting an AF-C. Of course, this is one of my favorite P&S cameras. The recent posts have got me stoked to load some Ektar 100 in my AF-C and shoot a roll. Nice to see others...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 01-13-2011
Replies: 158
Views: 13,141
Posted By camera.bear
More Evil Chrome on Chrome. Just got a 135mm lens...

More Evil Chrome on Chrome. Just got a 135mm lens for my Bessamatic.

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Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 01-12-2011
Replies: 993
Views: 124,556
Posted By camera.bear
It finally arrived; a 1:4/135 Super-Dynarex lens...

It finally arrived; a 1:4/135 Super-Dynarex lens to go with my Bessamatic. It took a mere 15 days.... :D

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Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 01-11-2011
Replies: 2,984
Views: 160,137
Posted By camera.bear
Hi-Matic FP. Two frames to go! :D

Hi-Matic FP. Two frames to go! :D
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 01-11-2011
Replies: 4,235
Views: 449,792
Posted By camera.bear
...like a trail of bread crumbs!

...like a trail of bread crumbs!
Forum: Fixed Lens RF 01-09-2011
Replies: 3
Views: 665
Posted By camera.bear
Hello, I enjoyed shooting with my AF-2 and I...

Hello,

I enjoyed shooting with my AF-2 and I had no problems with it. Here are a couple of images from the camera on Ektar 100.

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Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 12-28-2010
Replies: 5,624
Views: 310,404
Posted By camera.bear
I am waiting on a Super-Dynarex 1:4/135mm...

I am waiting on a Super-Dynarex 1:4/135mm telephoto lens for my recently aquiried Voigtlander Bessamatic.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 12-27-2010
Replies: 17
Views: 1,316
Posted By camera.bear
Hi-Matic 7sII - Works on manual settings if the...

Hi-Matic 7sII - Works on manual settings if the battery goes flat.
Vitomatic IIa - No battery to worry about.
PEN EES-2 - No battery to worry about and half frame for when the film starts to run...
Forum: Argus RF 12-13-2010
Replies: 10
Views: 2,707
Posted By camera.bear
Jim, Congrats on the C-44R. I have a standard...

Jim,

Congrats on the C-44R. I have a standard C-44 and it really is a nice perfomrer, great vintage feel. I have the same lens set. 50 and 100mm and I am still looking for a 35mm to round it...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 12-13-2010
Replies: 158
Views: 13,141
Posted By camera.bear
Evil Chrome on Chrome ...

Evil Chrome on Chrome

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Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 12-09-2010
Replies: 993
Views: 124,556
Posted By camera.bear
Another Voigtlander for me. My Bessamatic arrived...

Another Voigtlander for me. My Bessamatic arrived yesterday and in quite nice shape. This time no box of goodies with the camera. Just a UV filter and hood. Oh, it did come with a homemade strap...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 12-05-2010
Replies: 4,235
Views: 449,792
Posted By camera.bear
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5250/5234555047_fa2...

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Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 12-05-2010
Replies: 5,624
Views: 310,404
Posted By camera.bear
I am waiting on a silver UV filter and a silver...

I am waiting on a silver UV filter and a silver hood for my Voigtlander Vitomatic IIa. I am also waiting on a Voigtlander Bessamatic with the Skopar X lens to play with. :)
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 11-25-2010
Replies: 4,235
Views: 449,792
Posted By camera.bear
I decided that this Thanksgiving weekend ought to...

I decided that this Thanksgiving weekend ought to be a Minolta weekend. I have choosen my Hi-Matic FP and Talker cameras.

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Forum: Point-N-Shoot 11-24-2010
Replies: 12
Views: 1,259
Posted By camera.bear
Paul, Congrats on the Nikon One Touch. Make...

Paul,

Congrats on the Nikon One Touch. Make sure to show us some results. I have one, but have yet to shoot it. However, I have really been pleased with the results of the L35AF that I got for 99...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 11-20-2010
Replies: 158
Views: 13,141
Posted By camera.bear
Since the fixed lenses were brought in... ...

Since the fixed lenses were brought in...

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