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Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 18
Views: 556
Posted By Ljós
Ah, Emofin, that brings back memories... the...

Ah, Emofin, that brings back memories... the thinking photographer's Diafine :-)
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 12
Views: 551
Posted By Ljós
Here in Germany Ilford's alternative to HC-110...

Here in Germany Ilford's alternative to HC-110 has been selling for effectively twice the price, compared to HC-110. So.... much as I love HP5+ and use Ilford Rapid Fix, I am also looking forward to...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 16
Views: 624
Posted By Ljós
My condolences, surely your heart must have...

My condolences,

surely your heart must have skipped a beat when the smoke came out...

And, well... a f1.5 lens wide open or almost wide open.... yep, that will gather light quite efficiently, just...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 67
Views: 1,732
Posted By Ljós
HP5plus served in IXMOOs :-) But... and this is...

HP5plus served in IXMOOs :-)
But... and this is really new for me: also Kodak Portra 400 in one of them, from time to time. Some things are nice to have in colour :-)

Greetings, Ljós
Forum: Photogs / Photo Exhibits 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 0
Views: 156
Posted By Ljós
HU: Six degrees of Copenhagen: Jens Juul

"Taking its point of departure in the idea that every person on Earth is connected in the sixth degree, this series of photos depicts human connections through the city of Copenhagen. The set up is...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 68
Views: 4,258
Posted By Ljós
:-) A lens with a focus tab and a long focus...

:-) A lens with a focus tab and a long focus throw for me. Summaron 2.8. In my experience the key to fast shooting/focusing is to have the lens set to (in my case, this varies with focal length,...
Forum: Travel 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 7
Views: 254
Posted By Ljós
David, for me it is logistically not possible,...

David,

for me it is logistically not possible, either, but giving this a bump!

Have a good day in Mainz!

Greetings, Ljós
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 44
Views: 1,813
Posted By Ljós
Well, a "fully functioning" MX-EVS (from Ebay)...

Well, a "fully functioning" MX-EVS (from Ebay) will go straight back to the seller (return policy, I checked beforehand). Shutter is totally gummed up, and the camera as is useless for photography....
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 14
Views: 948
Posted By Ljós
Maclaine, your sins are not forgotten! But...

Maclaine, your sins are not forgotten! But forgiven. We welcome you back to the fold :-)
Forum: Photography General Interest 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 64
Views: 1,444
Posted By Ljós
Among SLR, I have fond memories of Pentax MX,...

Among SLR, I have fond memories of Pentax MX, even though the shutter sound was clunky, and the film transport not the best in the business. Very small though, and great viewfinder.

Nikon, I tried...
Forum: Olympus RF 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 25
Views: 935
Posted By Ljós
Arkcure, first of all, welcome here at RFF!...

Arkcure,
first of all, welcome here at RFF!

Now, I'd say, the XA is hardly "forgotten" here :-) It is true that the onboard-Search-function of this Forum has trouble with short words like "XA", but...
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 04-17-2013
Replies: 20
Views: 587
Posted By Ljós
Огромное спасибо, MIkhail! :-) Greetings, Ljós

Огромное спасибо, MIkhail!
:-)
Greetings, Ljós
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 04-17-2013
Replies: 20
Views: 587
Posted By Ljós
Thanks to the OP for taking the time to make such...

Thanks to the OP for taking the time to make such a nicely illustrated tutorial. Well done, and much appreciated.

This method is very popular in Germany, I can add. Many experienced darkroomworkers...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 04-15-2013
Replies: 17
Views: 993
Posted By Ljós
I have a Rolleiflex MX-EVS type 2 (also a member...

I have a Rolleiflex MX-EVS type 2 (also a member of the "B" family, I think) coming my way, so depending on how "the view" is, I am certainly thinking about making a move.
Joakim, how hard was it to...
Forum: Making Photo Bucks $$$ 04-15-2013
Replies: 13
Views: 1,027
Posted By Ljós
Hej Dan, and thanks to you for taking my ideas...

Hej Dan,

and thanks to you for taking my ideas in the constructive sense, as I had intended!
What you say about the Norwegian market etc. makes total sense, I had not considered that aspect of your...
Forum: Image Processing: Darkroom / Lightroom / Film 04-14-2013
Replies: 57
Views: 2,285
Posted By Ljós
I use black and white film most of the time, and...

I use black and white film most of the time, and I like the hands-on-approach of developing my film and having negatives. I know that ultimately an analog picture is no more "real" than a digital...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 04-14-2013
Replies: 53
Views: 1,199
Posted By Ljós
I am not sure that metal reels are "the simplest"...

I am not sure that metal reels are "the simplest" cure in this case. Both systems have a learning curve, and require an amount of "fluency" and experience. Both offer different ways of screwing up,...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 04-14-2013
Replies: 27
Views: 1,204
Posted By Ljós
Oh, a nice catch - by whoever pressed the button!...

Oh, a nice catch - by whoever pressed the button! :-)
Great condition at a very good price.
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-13-2013
Replies: 27
Views: 1,055
Posted By Ljós
yeah, bring 'em on! I'll take two for 150 ;-)

yeah, bring 'em on! I'll take two for 150 ;-)
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 04-12-2013
Replies: 5
Views: 428
Posted By Ljós
Hm, have you tried the phone? No answer since mid...

Hm, have you tried the phone? No answer since mid 2012, that's quite a stretch. Hope this will get sorted out for you.

Greetings, Ljós
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 04-11-2013
Replies: 5
Views: 428
Posted By Ljós
Interesting read (German) about Camera repair

Folks,

looking into what kind of Rolleiflex to buy I was searching for Zeiss Opton Tessar (problems, separation ;-)), and came across this:

http://www.kamera-restauration.de/?cat=9
(Also Keep your...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 04-11-2013
Replies: 32
Views: 896
Posted By Ljós
Yep, it looks like a low-mileage camera. That can...

Yep, it looks like a low-mileage camera. That can still mean that it will need tender loving care (relube/adjust), but the good news is that the camera's mechanics (film transport etc.) are unlikely...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 04-10-2013
Replies: 32
Views: 896
Posted By Ljós
Good advice from many sides here. Just to fair...

Good advice from many sides here.
Just to fair to the seller, also: I think he is doing not do bad a job at providing the pictures. Granted, the ones from the front are not sharp enough to be SURE....
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 04-10-2013
Replies: 42
Views: 2,207
Posted By Ljós
Yes! But... those other models which are not...

Yes! But... those other models which are not blogged/forumed/hyped about... they can't possibly be any good! And so the hunt continues ;-) ;-)
Forum: RFF Polls 04-09-2013
Replies: 38
Views: 1,663
Posted By Ljós
Exactly, Vince! Obviously with a choice of "old...

Exactly, Vince! Obviously with a choice of "old style"-knob or "new-style"-angled-rewind. Plus the option of add-on crank for the "old-style"-knob. The add-on crank would have to be a new design...
Forum: Travel 04-09-2013
Replies: 43
Views: 1,325
Posted By Ljós
I had overall good experiences photographing...

I had overall good experiences photographing "street" in Paris, only one encounter with a man who actually more walked into my frame than that I had wanted to photograph him. He struck me as the type...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 04-08-2013
Replies: 2
Views: 186
Posted By Ljós
Hm, so what temperature did you use? HP5plus is...

Hm, so what temperature did you use? HP5plus is quite resilient though.

Anything special about your local water supply? How was your washing procedure?
About the wetting agent: if it is fresh, then...
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 04-08-2013
Replies: 42
Views: 2,207
Posted By Ljós
Good story, Tim! Good for you that you caught the...

Good story, Tim! Good for you that you caught the top of the wave again when you finally sold the camera ;-)
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 04-08-2013
Replies: 25
Views: 937
Posted By Ljós
Well, if 50mm is your most used lens, and 35mm...

Well, if 50mm is your most used lens, and 35mm something you don't use too often... sure it will be a useable combination. But you will have to live with "tunnel vision" ;-)

About the smoothness M2...
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 04-08-2013
Replies: 42
Views: 2,207
Posted By Ljós
Also, even though these cameras were made by the...

Also, even though these cameras were made by the hundred thousands and millions, and are in principle plentyful, many of them never make/made it to the used market of today.
At some point, many...
Forum: Making Photo Bucks $$$ 04-07-2013
Replies: 13
Views: 1,027
Posted By Ljós
Dan, let me start with saying that I really like...

Dan,

let me start with saying that I really like your work.
I have some thoughts, all meant in the spirit of constructive criticism. Hopefully others can chime in, and give you some more support...
Forum: Leica M -- Leica CL 03-27-2013
Replies: 6
Views: 417
Posted By Ljós
Care to elaborate? What did you do to the poor...

Care to elaborate? What did you do to the poor thing? :-)
Greetings, Ljós
Forum: Leica M -- Leica CL 03-27-2013
Replies: 6
Views: 417
Posted By Ljós
Vobluda, yes, shutter can be fired at all speeds...

Vobluda, yes, shutter can be fired at all speeds with or without film, with or without back closed.

Greetings, Ljós
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 03-25-2013
Replies: 154
Views: 6,656
Posted By Ljós
Exactly, bulkloading is the cheapest way to use...

Exactly, bulkloading is the cheapest way to use HP5plus in Germany, but Tri-x is actually more economical to buy in film canisters than to bulkload. Amazing pricing scheme on behalf of Kodak...

A...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 03-24-2013
Replies: 154
Views: 6,656
Posted By Ljós
Interesting, which dilution of HC-110? Dil. B.? I...

Interesting, which dilution of HC-110? Dil. B.? I usually develop for 5:30 minutes for HP5 exposed at box speed, 7.5 mins is already pushing territory. But all this depends on a lot of factors which...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 03-23-2013
Replies: 154
Views: 6,656
Posted By Ljós
Agree. A great developer, gives you XTOL-quality...

Agree. A great developer, gives you XTOL-quality without the hassle of mixing from powder. But per roll it is pricey, and though it keeps quite long, HC-110 is even more troublefree in this regard.
Forum: RFF Polls 03-23-2013
Replies: 98
Views: 4,042
Posted By Ljós
35mm only for the time being. I would like to...

35mm only for the time being. I would like to have a Rolleiflex at some point - there is a small percentage of situations (more "planned" than my usual street or capturing friends and family) where a...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-23-2013
Replies: 39
Views: 1,209
Posted By Ljós
Totally agree that keeping better track of dates,...

Totally agree that keeping better track of dates, details etc. is something that leaves room for improvement with me, too.
What I do, most often at the end of a roll, is to take a picture at minimum...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 03-23-2013
Replies: 154
Views: 6,656
Posted By Ljós
Exactly, what's not to like! :-)

Exactly, what's not to like! :-)
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-23-2013
Replies: 42
Views: 1,436
Posted By Ljós
A very pragmatic shot at answering the question...

A very pragmatic shot at answering the question would be the sales numbers of Leica lenses. Maybe some of our specialists can chime in with solid facts - what I THINK is somewhat correct is that the...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-23-2013
Replies: 35
Views: 1,425
Posted By Ljós
With negative film, it is certainly possible to...

With negative film, it is certainly possible to do it. I use a Gossen Digisix, and the EV readings (at my standard speed of 400) are all I need now, do not bother with transferring the readout to the...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 03-22-2013
Replies: 154
Views: 6,656
Posted By Ljós
I have settled on HP5plus. The proven method for...

I have settled on HP5plus.

The proven method for me is: HC-110 Dil. B. @400: 5:30 min., agitation the first 30 seconds, then 4 inversions every minute.

I liked it in XTOL 1:1, too, but returned...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-20-2013
Replies: 44
Views: 1,766
Posted By Ljós
Summaron 35 f2.8 fits the bill. Prices have...

Summaron 35 f2.8 fits the bill. Prices have climbed lately, though. But not undeservedly so! :-)

Greetings, Ljós
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 03-15-2013
Replies: 45
Views: 1,300
Posted By Ljós
I would also agree that you do not need to angle...

I would also agree that you do not need to angle for an ABLON if your main purpose is to trim the leader of film that comes in normal ready-for-use-canisters.
For loading FILCA or IXMOO cassettes in...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 02-21-2013
Replies: 36
Views: 1,409
Posted By Ljós
Wow, first time I see that effect. Very...

Wow, first time I see that effect. Very interesting. Tell us more if you can :-)
Greetings, Ljós
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 02-13-2013
Replies: 23
Views: 2,541
Posted By Ljós
This is very sad news indeed. I am very...

This is very sad news indeed. I am very surprised.... he did a Rolleicord for me some years ago, and we talked a bit on the phone. He was very curteous, and professional, and most of all, he did not...
Forum: Tom Abrahamsson of RapidWinder.com 11-04-2012
Replies: 23
Views: 1,395
Posted By Ljós
Thanks Chris, I was gonna reference this article...

Thanks Chris, I was gonna reference this article too, since it is right up the alley regarding sanmich's question - you beat me too it :-) Truly a fun read:

"After changing in to his night clothes,...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 11-03-2012
Replies: 15
Views: 881
Posted By Ljós
Frank, this is my kit: M2 with collapsible 50...

Frank, this is my kit:

M2 with collapsible 50 Summicron
M2 with 35 Summaron f2.8

What can I say... Great minds think alike? ;-)

Greetings, Ljós
Forum: Photography General Interest 10-07-2012
Replies: 74
Views: 2,713
Posted By Ljós
A resounding No from me, too. Greetings, Ljós

A resounding No from me, too.

Greetings,
Ljós
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 09-15-2012
Replies: 25
Views: 2,104
Posted By Ljós
True that, that's how I got 10 of my 18! :-) That...

True that, that's how I got 10 of my 18! :-) That was a nice move, buzzardkid!

Greetings, Ljós
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