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Forum: Fuji X-Pro1 / X-E1 04-18-2013
Replies: 27
Views: 820
Posted By randomm
This one is easy: 23/1.4 ... I'm seriously...

This one is easy: 23/1.4 ... I'm seriously struggling with the 35/1.4, regardless of it being a magnificent piece of glass, I'm just not a 50 (35mm equivalent) kind of a guy..
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 02-13-2013
Replies: 23
Views: 2,542
Posted By randomm
I dealt with Jurgen only once and virtually that....

I dealt with Jurgen only once and virtually that. Rest in Peace Jurgen.
Forum: Fuji X-Pro1 / X-E1 01-17-2013
Replies: 17
Views: 1,173
Posted By randomm
no focus peaking?

no focus peaking?
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 01-16-2013
Replies: 47
Views: 1,801
Posted By randomm
Shimming them yourself is very easy even using a...

Shimming them yourself is very easy even using a film body. You only need a small ground glass, and if you don't have that piece of clear plastic (mine is from a CD case) with Scotch tape on one side...
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 01-16-2013
Replies: 47
Views: 1,801
Posted By randomm
My black J3 from 1991 rotates, but so what...

My black J3 from 1991 rotates, but so what...
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 01-06-2013
Replies: 133
Views: 17,483
Posted By randomm
Yup, it does not keep. Always mix a new developer...

Yup, it does not keep. Always mix a new developer when using Caffenol.. Also, with KBr I have had mixed results and tend not to use it, just develop everything in CCM.
Forum: Fuji X-Pro1 / X-E1 01-05-2013
Replies: 78
Views: 9,285
Posted By randomm
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8082/8303760962_1ca0...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8082/8303760962_1ca00c2c13_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/randomm/8303760962/)
Neiti Pinja (http://www.flickr.com/photos/randomm/8303760962/) by randomm...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 07-22-2012
Replies: 55
Views: 4,476
Posted By randomm
With the EVF like with m43 cameras.

With the EVF like with m43 cameras.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 07-22-2012
Replies: 55
Views: 4,476
Posted By randomm
What my little bird told me is that M10 will no...

What my little bird told me is that M10 will no longer have the traditional optical viewfinder, but an EVF to support longer tele lenses also.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 05-12-2012
Replies: 48
Views: 3,512
Posted By randomm
I'm sorry, I wasn't directing my venting at you!...

I'm sorry, I wasn't directing my venting at you! Just in general it seems that people are looking at the product from a funny angle: instead of trying to understand why, aside from straightforward...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 05-12-2012
Replies: 48
Views: 3,512
Posted By randomm
All of this whining "they should've done this or...

All of this whining "they should've done this or that, and why isn't this included in it" is pretty pointless, in my opinion. Leica have simply decided to make a high resolution tool for B&W...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 05-01-2012
Replies: 32
Views: 2,014
Posted By randomm
Sound advice. I toured last year with just my M6,...

Sound advice. I toured last year with just my M6, Rokkor 40/2 and roll of film a day...
Forum: RFF Polls 04-25-2012
Replies: 313
Views: 40,171
Posted By randomm
I don't own a single Leica lens, my old FSU and...

I don't own a single Leica lens, my old FSU and Canon LTM lenses together with some VC and Minolta glass is certainly a good enough package for my photography.
Forum: RFF Polls 04-25-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 1,266
Posted By randomm
Rokkor 40mm all the way baby.

Rokkor 40mm all the way baby.
Forum: RFF Polls 04-25-2012
Replies: 313
Views: 40,171
Posted By randomm
I'm _still_ not discrediting the x-pro1 as a...

I'm _still_ not discrediting the x-pro1 as a camera. From what I've read, it appears to be a wonderful AF camera system with pretty nice lenses to boot. I'm certainly hoping to use/lease/buy one...
Forum: RFF Polls 04-25-2012
Replies: 313
Views: 40,171
Posted By randomm
Never and then some more letters :)

Never and then some more letters :)
Forum: RFF Polls 04-24-2012
Replies: 313
Views: 40,171
Posted By randomm
Sure one can compare apples and oranges, but to...

Sure one can compare apples and oranges, but to what end (other than "what camera should I buy" -type enquiries)? I also don't quite understand why this particular camera is such a game changer,...
Forum: RFF Polls 04-24-2012
Replies: 313
Views: 40,171
Posted By randomm
What a silly thread. People defending their...

What a silly thread. People defending their shopping choices and rationale.

At the end of the day, yes they both are cameras with an optical viewfinder, but in other terms they aren't really...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 04-19-2012
Replies: 59
Views: 1,798
Posted By randomm
I personally find the 1m limit "limiting". I've...

I personally find the 1m limit "limiting". I've converted all of my Canon and FSU lenses to focus closer. The "dinner table test" works for me :)
Forum: RFF Polls 04-13-2012
Replies: 181
Views: 9,037
Posted By randomm
I post in the gallery on regular basis, but have...

I post in the gallery on regular basis, but have to say that the maximum file size here is way too small ...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 04-09-2012
Replies: 4
Views: 631
Posted By randomm
Maxwell screens installed in Europe?

Dear fellow RFF readers,

I'm looking to get a new, brighter, screen for my Rolleiflex 2.8E. I live in Finland, and whilst I could send my camera to Oceanside / Harry Fleenor, or Bill Maxwell...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 04-08-2012
Replies: 14
Views: 1,404
Posted By randomm
Its possible to get the minimum focus down to...

Its possible to get the minimum focus down to approx 0.8m, I've done the modification on mine. The modification is not for the light-hearted though as it requires shortening one of the helicoids. PM...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-08-2012
Replies: 55
Views: 4,129
Posted By randomm
Hang on Keith, do you mean that a larger sensor...

Hang on Keith, do you mean that a larger sensor and an IR filter is a quantum leap?

I mean, well, yes M8 is an older generation camera, but compared to the M9 I'm not sure if one can say the...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 04-06-2012
Replies: 25
Views: 1,425
Posted By randomm
Also, you can easily mail order more film from...

Also, you can easily mail order more film from guys like www.macodirect.de, just to mention one of the bigger European mail order film stockists.
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 04-04-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 1,070
Posted By randomm
Mine too (2.8E model).

Mine too (2.8E model).
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 04-03-2012
Replies: 27
Views: 1,756
Posted By randomm
That was quick!

That was quick!
Forum: Bill Pierce - Leica M photog and author 04-02-2012
Replies: 54
Views: 2,977
Posted By randomm
I prefer the look and workflow of film for both...

I prefer the look and workflow of film for both colour and b&w, but given I have very limited time currently for photographic pursuits, I'm mostly digital for the time being.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-01-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 1,256
Posted By randomm
Btw, loved your photos. What a place and...

Btw, loved your photos. What a place and wonderful models!
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-01-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 1,256
Posted By randomm
Even though you said you weren't so keen on the...

Even though you said you weren't so keen on the 90... here's one on M8.2 :)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7076/7007970017_ee1a4bd95f_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/randomm/7007970017/)
mourning...
Forum: DIYS Forum 04-01-2012
Replies: 28
Views: 3,110
Posted By randomm
I'm sorry. It seems I misunderstood what you were...

I'm sorry. It seems I misunderstood what you were trying to say in your original post.

Anyway, I can try to take some photos at some later date. However, I would strongly encourage you to take...
Forum: DIYS Forum 03-31-2012
Replies: 28
Views: 3,110
Posted By randomm
Thanks Phil!

Thanks Phil!
Forum: DIYS Forum 03-31-2012
Replies: 28
Views: 3,110
Posted By randomm
If you have other tools than a Dremel at your...

If you have other tools than a Dremel at your disposal, then use them. I don't so I didn't. However, if you want my help, please do not insult me and the circumstances in which I do my stuff (family...
Forum: DIYS Forum 03-30-2012
Replies: 28
Views: 3,110
Posted By randomm
Yeah, one can only dream :) I did this with a...

Yeah, one can only dream :)

I did this with a Dremel and hobby hand files. You keep Dremel at a slight angle against the surface you're working on - that lets Dremel rotate the helicoid (helicoid on...
Forum: DIYS Forum 03-30-2012
Replies: 28
Views: 3,110
Posted By randomm
The 35/2 modification is rather more complex than...

The 35/2 modification is rather more complex than with the 50/1.2, I'm afraid. It requires shortening one of the helicoids as well as other machining. The helicoid requires hand filing the entry/exit...
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 03-30-2012
Replies: 52
Views: 2,716
Posted By randomm
I have to agree with the comment about...

I have to agree with the comment about vignetting. I, too, found it excessive - to the point that I could not finish the series ... of photos that I otherwise found rather interesting. I like the...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-29-2012
Replies: 3
Views: 611
Posted By randomm
Unfortunately so. You can use a proxy though to...

Unfortunately so. You can use a proxy though to make beeb believe you're in UK though...
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 03-29-2012
Replies: 114
Views: 4,525
Posted By randomm
Thanks very much for the mentions. I haven't had...

Thanks very much for the mentions. I haven't had time to go through the gallery this week, but I promise to participate again soon (we're expecting a baby any day now and I'm in child care &...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-27-2012
Replies: 13
Views: 1,436
Posted By randomm
This was one of them:...

This was one of them: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320858460780
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-27-2012
Replies: 13
Views: 1,436
Posted By randomm
Cheer the modern consumer economics: filters from...

Cheer the modern consumer economics: filters from Singapore to me in 7 days including a weekend in the middle.

They seem to work fine vis a vis IR cut. I'll report back if I get any nasty...
Forum: Movies / Cameras in the Movies / TV / Media 03-27-2012
Replies: 15
Views: 2,140
Posted By randomm
The programme was fun, light-hearted and...

The programme was fun, light-hearted and thoroughly enjoyable to watch. Thanks for the heads up!

... and Suchet doesn't have a bad eye himself either, even though the programme was about his...
Forum: Photography General Interest 03-25-2012
Replies: 91
Views: 3,848
Posted By randomm
I would tend to agree. Completely unnecessary to...

I would tend to agree. Completely unnecessary to start listing countries who's people one has had a bad online encounter with. Pretty soon the list would include all of them.
Forum: Canon RF 03-25-2012
Replies: 12
Views: 746
Posted By randomm
Very good pictorial, thank you. I'll need to...

Very good pictorial, thank you. I'll need to address my oily blades at some point soon.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-25-2012
Replies: 24
Views: 2,770
Posted By randomm
In Finland the cheapest M8 I've seen went for...

In Finland the cheapest M8 I've seen went for 1500 euros with VC 35/1.4 lens about 6 months ago, but that truly was a steal. I'd say a more realistic price range for a M8 with no user upgrades in...
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 03-25-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 1,300
Posted By randomm
Hey no problem Dave. Let me know if you have any...

Hey no problem Dave. Let me know if you have any problems with it...!

cheers,

Jani
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 03-25-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 1,300
Posted By randomm
Basically you need to unscrew the optical module...

Basically you need to unscrew the optical module from the focusing module by grabbing the lens with two hands, one holding firm from the focusing ring and the other grabbing around the front of the...
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 03-25-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 1,300
Posted By randomm
I cut my extra shims from paper. Does the job...

I cut my extra shims from paper. Does the job just fine.
Forum: Photogs / Photo Exhibits 03-24-2012
Replies: 53
Views: 2,530
Posted By randomm
Congratulations from me also!

Congratulations from me also!
Forum: X100 Images 03-23-2012
Replies: 17
Views: 1,872
Posted By randomm
Sorry, I meant the flickr set. Went there...

Sorry, I meant the flickr set. Went there directly as I couldn't find any photos on this thread when I first opened it.
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 03-23-2012
Replies: 2
Views: 577
Posted By randomm
This has been discussed a number of times here:...

This has been discussed a number of times here: install Silverfast trial version, then install Vuescan. Vuescan will use drivers shipped with SF.

I use Vuescan and Plustek all the time. Always...
Forum: X100 Images 03-23-2012
Replies: 17
Views: 1,872
Posted By randomm
I was wondering about the same thing. There are...

I was wondering about the same thing. There are some nice photos in the set. I would nevertheless edit it down somewhat.
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