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Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 23 Hours Ago
Replies: 6
Views: 228
Posted By Erik van Straten
The Summilux is a bit faster of course. The...

The Summilux is a bit faster of course. The Nokton 50mm f/1.1 is of a similar design.

Erik.
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 1 Day Ago
Replies: 19
Views: 1,135
Posted By Erik van Straten
I have an example, but no pictures of it. I am...

I have an example, but no pictures of it. I am too busy with work at the moment to make one.

Very nice collection of Elmars, Huub! I specially love that old one, with the bell-push lock.

Erik.
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 1 Day Ago
Replies: 19
Views: 1,135
Posted By Erik van Straten
The 'true' red scale Elmars have a trangular...

The 'true' red scale Elmars have a trangular distance index mark wile the 'converted' ones have a diamond shaped one.

Erik.
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 3 Days Ago
Replies: 19
Views: 1,135
Posted By Erik van Straten
The 'true' red scale Elmar is different. The tube...

The 'true' red scale Elmar is different. The tube is longer and the "circle of sharpness" at full aperture is bigger than that of the earlier ones.
Post war converted Elmars often have red dept of...
Forum: Nikon RF 1 Week Ago
Replies: 43
Views: 1,242
Posted By Erik van Straten
The rangefinder spot of the S2 is the best, in my...

The rangefinder spot of the S2 is the best, in my opinion. When clean, it is very clear and because it is 1:1 it is incredible precise.

Erik.
Forum: Nikon RF 1 Week Ago
Replies: 43
Views: 1,242
Posted By Erik van Straten
The S2 doesn't have parallax correction either,...

The S2 doesn't have parallax correction either, but I've never missed it. The viewfinder is very close to the optical axis of the lens (much closer than on M-Leicas) and the frame is surprisingly...
Forum: Zeiss Contax 1 Week Ago
Replies: 82
Views: 6,840
Posted By Erik van Straten
Contax G1, Planar 45mm f/2, Tmax400. Erik. ...

Contax G1, Planar 45mm f/2, Tmax400.

Erik.

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Forum: Zeiss Contax 1 Week Ago
Replies: 82
Views: 6,840
Posted By Erik van Straten
Contax G1, Planar 45mm f/2, Tmax400. Erik. ...

Contax G1, Planar 45mm f/2, Tmax400.

Erik.

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Forum: Zeiss Contax 1 Week Ago
Replies: 82
Views: 6,840
Posted By Erik van Straten
Contax G1, Planar 45mm f/2, Tmax400. Erik. ...

Contax G1, Planar 45mm f/2, Tmax400.

Erik.

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Forum: Nikon RF 1 Week Ago
Replies: 43
Views: 1,184
Posted By Erik van Straten
35mm f/1.8 or 35mm f/2.5. 50mm f/1.4 (Sonnar...

35mm f/1.8 or 35mm f/2.5.

50mm f/1.4 (Sonnar type) or 50mm f/2.

Nikon S2 (black) and 35mm brightline finder.

Waltz shade for 50mm f/1.4.

Black Nikon two piece 50mm & 35mm shade for 35mm.
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 1 Week Ago
Replies: 370
Views: 42,009
Posted By Erik van Straten
Yes, it is the same what is in my (black) II and...

Yes, it is the same what is in my (black) II and (black) IIasyn post war conversions.

I've noticed that in the very early post war conversions there is no loading diagram and no bottom cover plate...
Forum: Zeiss Contax 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 82
Views: 6,840
Posted By Erik van Straten
Contax G1, Planar 45mm f/2, Tmax400. Erik. ...

Contax G1, Planar 45mm f/2, Tmax400.

Erik.

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Forum: Zeiss Contax 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 82
Views: 6,840
Posted By Erik van Straten
Contax G1, Biogon 28mm f/2.8, Tmax400. Erik. ...

Contax G1, Biogon 28mm f/2.8, Tmax400.

Erik.

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Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 36
Views: 1,578
Posted By Erik van Straten
I remember I had the same thoughts, but the...

I remember I had the same thoughts, but the camera has the correct IIIb characteristics and it should be one of the first black Leicas without "Woods metal" (wismuth) lettering, hence the strange...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 36
Views: 1,578
Posted By Erik van Straten
Another view of the black IIIb. Now I think...

Another view of the black IIIb.

Now I think about it, this camera can be the source of inspiration of the military black IIIf and IIIg cameras.

Erik.
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Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 36
Views: 1,578
Posted By Erik van Straten
I am sorry, no, only post-war conversions. Erik.

I am sorry, no, only post-war conversions.

Erik.
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 36
Views: 1,578
Posted By Erik van Straten
You've never seen the black IIIf's and IIIg's?...

You've never seen the black IIIf's and IIIg's? These were made for the Swedish Army.

Erik.

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Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 36
Views: 1,578
Posted By Erik van Straten
This black IIIb was on eBay some years ago....

This black IIIb was on eBay some years ago. Unfortunately the price was too high for me, but I've kept the picture.

Erik.

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Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 370
Views: 42,009
Posted By Erik van Straten
Sure, at least until 1960. Most probably they...

Sure, at least until 1960. Most probably they stopped with the conversions when the last of the screwmounts, the IIIg, was out of production. There was a special production line in the factory were...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 370
Views: 42,009
Posted By Erik van Straten
The viewfinder and accessory shoe are those of...

The viewfinder and accessory shoe are those of the IIIc, but the mechanism of the shutter is from the I, II, III and IIIa series. There is no room for the synchronisation.

Erik.
Forum: Zeiss Contax 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 82
Views: 6,840
Posted By Erik van Straten
Contax G1, Planar 45mm f/2, Tmax400. Erik. ...

Contax G1, Planar 45mm f/2, Tmax400.

Erik.

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Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 370
Views: 42,009
Posted By Erik van Straten
After the war there was a great demand for...

After the war there was a great demand for cameras for many years. The demand was far greater than Leitz could provide. This was one of the reasons Leitz made in those years so many conversions...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 370
Views: 42,009
Posted By Erik van Straten
I think it is done after 1954. The camera has...

I think it is done after 1954. The camera has "M3-style" vulcanite wich didn't appear on the screwmounts before 1954.

Erik.
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 370
Views: 42,009
Posted By Erik van Straten
What a beautiful and unique camera, this...

What a beautiful and unique camera, this conversion IIIb. Thank you very much for sharing. The camera is in an awesome condition.

I think that the conversion was done at a slightly later date,...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 36
Views: 3,335
Posted By Erik van Straten
An Elmar benefits from coating too. Leica II,...

An Elmar benefits from coating too.

Leica II, Elmar 50mm f/3.5 (prewar, but coated), Tmax400.

Erik.

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Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 36
Views: 3,335
Posted By Erik van Straten
I totally agree. This is with an early II fitted...

I totally agree. This is with an early II fitted with an early version of the Hektor 50mm f/2.5. Film: Tmax400. A good, clear Hektor is superior to uncoated versions of the Elmar and the Summar.
...
Forum: Half Frames / Subminiatures 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 24
Views: 696
Posted By Erik van Straten
So lovers of fine grain may not profit of the...

So lovers of fine grain may not profit of the advantages of half-frame? This is discrimination!

Erik.
Forum: Half Frames / Subminiatures 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 24
Views: 696
Posted By Erik van Straten
When you want really fine grain: Tmax100...

When you want really fine grain: Tmax100 developed in Ilford Perceptol. Rate the film @ ISO 50.

Erik.
Forum: Zeiss Contax 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 82
Views: 6,840
Posted By Erik van Straten
Contax G1, Planar 45mm f/2, Tmax100. Erik. ...

Contax G1, Planar 45mm f/2, Tmax100.

Erik.

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Forum: Zeiss Contax 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 82
Views: 6,840
Posted By Erik van Straten
Contax G1, Planar 45mm f/2, Tmax100. Erik. ...

Contax G1, Planar 45mm f/2, Tmax100.

Erik.

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Forum: Half Frames / Subminiatures 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 139
Views: 32,661
Posted By Erik van Straten
Olympus Pen FT, 40mm f/1.4, Tmax100. Erik. ...

Olympus Pen FT, 40mm f/1.4, Tmax100.

Erik.

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Forum: Half Frames / Subminiatures 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 139
Views: 32,661
Posted By Erik van Straten
Olympus Pen FT, Zuiko 40mm f/1.4, Tmax100. ...

Olympus Pen FT, Zuiko 40mm f/1.4, Tmax100.

Erik.

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Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 10
Views: 552
Posted By Erik van Straten
To know if this is a repaint by Leitz themselves...

To know if this is a repaint by Leitz themselves the top plate has to be taken off. Usually on the inside of the top plate - when genuine - the number of the camera is repeated in handwriting. This...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 10
Views: 552
Posted By Erik van Straten
Strange that the camera has an M3 DS transport...

Strange that the camera has an M3 DS transport lever, wich is shorter than an M2 lever.

Erik.
Forum: Half Frames / Subminiatures 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 31
Views: 2,466
Posted By Erik van Straten
Olympus FT, Zuiko 40mm f/1.4, Tmax100. Erik. ...

Olympus FT, Zuiko 40mm f/1.4, Tmax100.

Erik.

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Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 43
Views: 998
Posted By Erik van Straten
Leica II, Elmar 50mm f/3.5, Tmax400. Erik. ...

Leica II, Elmar 50mm f/3.5, Tmax400.

Erik.

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Forum: Half Frames / Subminiatures 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 139
Views: 32,661
Posted By Erik van Straten
Olympus FT, Zuiko 40mm f/1.4, Tmax100. Erik. ...

Olympus FT, Zuiko 40mm f/1.4, Tmax100.

Erik.

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Forum: Half Frames / Subminiatures 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 31
Views: 2,466
Posted By Erik van Straten
Thank you, raytoei! Erik.

Thank you, raytoei!

Erik.
Forum: Half Frames / Subminiatures 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 31
Views: 2,466
Posted By Erik van Straten
Olympus FT, Zuiko 40mm f/1.4, Tmax100. Erik. ...

Olympus FT, Zuiko 40mm f/1.4, Tmax100.

Erik.

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Forum: Half Frames / Subminiatures 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 31
Views: 2,466
Posted By Erik van Straten
Olympus Pen FT, Zuiko 40mm f/1.4, Tmax100. ...

Olympus Pen FT, Zuiko 40mm f/1.4, Tmax100.

Erik.

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Forum: Half Frames / Subminiatures 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 31
Views: 2,466
Posted By Erik van Straten
Olympus Pen FT, Zuiko 40mm f/1.4, Tmax100. ...

Olympus Pen FT, Zuiko 40mm f/1.4, Tmax100.

Erik.

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Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 05-13-2013
Replies: 16
Views: 864
Posted By Erik van Straten
You can fill up the holes with "Pattex" (2...

You can fill up the holes with "Pattex" (2 component filler) available from Praxis. After drying you can paint the filler black with a Motip Dupli-Color Touch-up pencil 0-0500, available from...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 05-13-2013
Replies: 62
Views: 3,029
Posted By Erik van Straten
It doesn't have a detachable top. The top is...

It doesn't have a detachable top. The top is fixed. After some hesitation I removed the top. With the top the case is for me unusable. One could say: use a Leica III case! However, these do not fit...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 05-12-2013
Replies: 62
Views: 3,029
Posted By Erik van Straten
I will, but for this one I've been looking for...

I will, but for this one I've been looking for many years, so it can take some time.

Erik.
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 05-12-2013
Replies: 62
Views: 3,029
Posted By Erik van Straten
Leica II (1932), Elmar 35mm f/3.5, WEISU, FLQOO,...

Leica II (1932), Elmar 35mm f/3.5, WEISU, FLQOO, Leica II case.

Erik.

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Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 05-11-2013
Replies: 1,384
Views: 245,184
Posted By Erik van Straten
The earliest 35mm Elmars were not coupled to the...

The earliest 35mm Elmars were not coupled to the rangefinder. Later the Elmars were fitted with an extra focusing thread for the coupling to the rangefinder, just like the modern 35mm lenses.

In...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 05-11-2013
Replies: 1,384
Views: 245,184
Posted By Erik van Straten
Leica II (1932), "thick cam" Elmar 35mm f/3.5,...

Leica II (1932), "thick cam" Elmar 35mm f/3.5, WEISU, FLQOO, Leica II case.

Erik.

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Forum: Nikon RF 05-10-2013
Replies: 53
Views: 1,757
Posted By Erik van Straten
Thank you, Mojo, for this statement. Here's an...

Thank you, Mojo, for this statement.

Here's an illustration how the hood works: no vignetting.

Nikon S2, Nikkor 35mm f1.8, Tmax400, shade: lower part of chrome screw-in shade for Nikkor 85mm and...
Forum: Nikon RF 05-04-2013
Replies: 107
Views: 11,559
Posted By Erik van Straten
Nikon S2 6170923, W-NIKKOR.C 1:1.8 f=35mm...

Nikon S2 6170923, W-NIKKOR.C 1:1.8 f=35mm No.352559, Tmax400.

Erik.

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Forum: Photography General Interest 05-03-2013
Replies: 1,274
Views: 87,675
Posted By Erik van Straten
Nikon S2 6170923, NIKKOR-S 1:1.4 f=5cm No.414866,...

Nikon S2 6170923, NIKKOR-S 1:1.4 f=5cm No.414866, Tmax400.

Erik.

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