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Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Bessa 1 Week Ago
Replies: 1
Views: 130
Posted By Coldkennels
Voigtlander 28/35 mini finder problems

I bought myself a 28/35 mini finder in used but good condition at Christmas. It even has the rubber ring at the back! I love the size and the clarity of the view enough that I can tolerate the...
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 04-16-2013
Replies: 8
Views: 601
Posted By Coldkennels
My money's on it being made purely to take...

My money's on it being made purely to take advantage of the Zeiss lenses, simple as that. Soviets took the old Zeiss plant north and probably had quite a nice stash of the Contax RF lenses that went...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 03-13-2013
Replies: 14
Views: 506
Posted By Coldkennels
I certainly stayed clear of UV filters for years...

I certainly stayed clear of UV filters for years but when I found a collapsible 'Cron in mint condition, I slapped a good quality UV filter in front of it. I'm petrified of damaging the damn thing,...
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 03-07-2013
Replies: 22
Views: 1,016
Posted By Coldkennels
I know I'm late to the party but for a long time...

I know I'm late to the party but for a long time the Jupiter 11 was one of my favourite lenses. It was rare I needed the 135 but when I did it always gave through. It's a beautiful lens, and I liked...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 03-07-2013
Replies: 9
Views: 536
Posted By Coldkennels
FOOKH tend to be quite expensive, though. I've...

FOOKH tend to be quite expensive, though. I've found SOOGZ copies and generic 39mm wide angle hoods on eBay and contemplated going that route, but honestly I've just been going hoodless. My...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 03-07-2013
Replies: 13
Views: 632
Posted By Coldkennels
Reading this makes me glad I went for a SOOKY...

Reading this makes me glad I went for a SOOKY instead... it's much easier to get on, by the sounds of things. :p
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 03-07-2013
Replies: 8
Views: 414
Posted By Coldkennels
I just recently serviced my Kiev and found that...

I just recently serviced my Kiev and found that the light seal string I had lying around was too dense to fit into the tight body seal. I went for a microcell foam instead, cut into thin strips. I've...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 02-23-2013
Replies: 6
Views: 306
Posted By Coldkennels
"due to the fact most cameras viewfinders have...

"due to the fact most cameras viewfinders have been designed for are taller than the Barnacks."

I want to ensure as much as possible that the parallax correction marks are correct for the IIIf I'll...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 02-22-2013
Replies: 6
Views: 306
Posted By Coldkennels
I'm not overly concerned with "brightness" etc.,...

I'm not overly concerned with "brightness" etc., but if the two upright sections of the SEROO aren't particularly stable, this might be somewhat of a problem.

I should also add that I need glasses...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 02-22-2013
Replies: 6
Views: 306
Posted By Coldkennels
SEROO? Anyone used one?

I'm currently looking for a 90mm finder to go with my IIIf/90mm Elmar combo. The Russian Turret I've been using for a while just isn't cutting it as far as parallax adjustment goes, and due to the...
Forum: RFF News 01-14-2013
Replies: 129
Views: 14,983
Posted By Coldkennels
Stephen, how do we enter this now that you can't...

Stephen, how do we enter this now that you can't upload to the old gallery system?
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 11-25-2012
Replies: 6
Views: 672
Posted By Coldkennels
Just sticking my head in for the first time in...

Just sticking my head in for the first time in months to say that yes, the Leningrad does have a 35mm viewfinder. It's not a frameline and not marked, but it matches external 35mm viewfinders I have...
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 08-22-2012
Replies: 6
Views: 869
Posted By Coldkennels
I do know that by the time the Leica IIIf came...

I do know that by the time the Leica IIIf came out, the cartridge length was standardized enough for Leica to take it into account - so that's what, 1950? At any rate, I've noticed it on both the...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 06-27-2012
Replies: 14
Views: 820
Posted By Coldkennels
Well Eric, if you've got an LTM 50mm Elmar or...

Well Eric, if you've got an LTM 50mm Elmar or Summarit you're willing to let go of, I'd be willing to take it off your hands! :p
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 06-27-2012
Replies: 14
Views: 820
Posted By Coldkennels
Thanks to all for the advice. Looks like a call...

Thanks to all for the advice. Looks like a call to Malcolm Taylor's in my immediate future, and I'll probably be keeping this lens, by the look of things.

As an aside, I also got a 50mm Elmar...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 06-26-2012
Replies: 14
Views: 820
Posted By Coldkennels
Opinion re. 90mm Elmar & Haze

I recently made the jump from Soviet to Leica - something which, in hindsight, I wish I'd done earlier. I got a IIIf in beautiful condition with a feint RF patch (plus an OKARO thrown in which makes...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount Copies 06-26-2012
Replies: 27
Views: 2,719
Posted By Coldkennels
I really like mine - I paid about £200, but got a...

I really like mine - I paid about £200, but got a Leningrad and a Jupiter 11 included in the deal.

The catch? I can only seem to get a reliable wide-open focus with it on a Fed 2. Even the Zorkis I...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 06-24-2012
Replies: 165
Views: 12,209
Posted By Coldkennels
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8007/7168198457_d3c0...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8007/7168198457_d3c0e8811d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/coldkennels/7168198457/)
One of those days. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/coldkennels/7168198457/) by...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 06-13-2012
Replies: 57
Views: 2,629
Posted By Coldkennels
I would, but I had to move back in with my...

I would, but I had to move back in with my parents when my degree ended, and barely have any room for anything as it is. (The less said about the economic situation that led to this, the better.) But...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 06-13-2012
Replies: 2
Views: 501
Posted By Coldkennels
I've never had any problems with the lack of...

I've never had any problems with the lack of light sealing around the doors of any Yashica TLR, and I've used/owned a few. The only problem I have found was a leak through where the winding knob...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 06-12-2012
Replies: 13
Views: 960
Posted By Coldkennels
In that case (if I can hi-jack the thread for a...

In that case (if I can hi-jack the thread for a second), if anyone knows any suitable lens technicians in the UK who don't cost a fortune, I'd love to be given their contact details!
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 06-12-2012
Replies: 13
Views: 960
Posted By Coldkennels
If I could chip in with an additional question: I...

If I could chip in with an additional question: I just bought a 35/3.5 Summaron that's a little hazy. Is removing this the sort of thing that can be done easily at home, or is the general consensus...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 06-12-2012
Replies: 57
Views: 2,629
Posted By Coldkennels
I've been using a small notepad + pen that fits...

I've been using a small notepad + pen that fits into a dedicated pocket on my camera bag and sits on my shelf when I'm at home. But I do like that idea a lot.

My bigger issue is that I bulk load so...
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 06-10-2012
Replies: 7
Views: 912
Posted By Coldkennels
To be honest, the M42 Industar 50 is so small it...

To be honest, the M42 Industar 50 is so small it basically only juts out as much as the collapsibles do from a Fed or Zorki anyway. The only issue is no automatic aperture linkage, otherwise I would...
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 06-09-2012
Replies: 7
Views: 912
Posted By Coldkennels
Wolves is right. You could make it fit, but you...

Wolves is right. You could make it fit, but you couldn't make it focus properly. I've tried most of the Soviet LTM lenses on an SLR (an M39 mount Zenit, with similar flange-to-film distance to the...
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 06-08-2012
Replies: 29
Views: 2,649
Posted By Coldkennels
For what it's worth, here's mine, along with the...

For what it's worth, here's mine, along with the indicated maker (I thought that might be an interesting extra piece of information):

LTM

Industar 10: 4577 (chrome, presumably export?;...
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 06-07-2012
Replies: 23
Views: 1,537
Posted By Coldkennels
Also I would strongly recommend not using the...

Also I would strongly recommend not using the focusing wheel with external bayonet lenses. It'll put a lot of strain on the mechanism. Focus them as you would a normal lens on a different camera; the...
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 06-07-2012
Replies: 23
Views: 1,537
Posted By Coldkennels
Okay, another thing to consider: there is one...

Okay, another thing to consider: there is one "tab" on the collar as part of the cam which is longer than the other two. That one should start around the infinity mark on the lens's focus scale and...
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 06-07-2012
Replies: 23
Views: 1,537
Posted By Coldkennels
You don't want the screws so loose they fall out...

You don't want the screws so loose they fall out or stick out past the collar; you just want them to hold the collar in place and do no more. Any extra tightness will probably be a lubricant problem....
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 06-07-2012
Replies: 23
Views: 1,537
Posted By Coldkennels
Chances are that you're right, and the lens isn't...

Chances are that you're right, and the lens isn't coupling with the rangefinder connections in the lens throat.

I had exactly the same problem when I bought mine. Turned out some idiot repairman...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 05-08-2012
Replies: 12
Views: 734
Posted By Coldkennels
I borrowed a 124G from an Uncle while I was at...

I borrowed a 124G from an Uncle while I was at university. Had to give it back when I graduated. Broke my heart - stunning camera. Lovely to use and took some fantastic images. If I had $160, I'd...
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 05-08-2012
Replies: 18
Views: 1,211
Posted By Coldkennels
I was about to say that maybe it was slight lens...

I was about to say that maybe it was slight lens flare and that you should always use a hood with these things, but it looks too regular to be a flare, so I suspect you may be right, and that Wolves'...
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 05-02-2012
Replies: 12
Views: 1,237
Posted By Coldkennels
You might want to read this:...

You might want to read this:

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118556

Lots of Kiev discussion in there. I think every point of what they're like to actually shoot with is...
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 05-02-2012
Replies: 8
Views: 502
Posted By Coldkennels
If I remember right, there IS a screw to tighten....

If I remember right, there IS a screw to tighten. I suspect it's accessed by removing the take-up spool - I think it's in the shaft it sits on.

I may be wrong, though, and I have a 4AM so I can't...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 04-30-2012
Replies: 24
Views: 1,761
Posted By Coldkennels
I agree, but I think I'd probably insert number 6...

I agree, but I think I'd probably insert number 6 inbetween 7 and 1, pushing 1 down into 4th place.

At first, I thought number 9 was a bit of a dog, but it's obviously just back-focused. I'd be...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 04-30-2012
Replies: 8
Views: 505
Posted By Coldkennels
Interesting! I have an 80b I bought a long time...

Interesting! I have an 80b I bought a long time ago to try to colour correct indoor lighting (it's not strong enough); I might see if that'll do a similar job. Good tip!
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 04-30-2012
Replies: 52
Views: 3,349
Posted By Coldkennels
****ing infinity lock. I suppose I will get used...

****ing infinity lock. I suppose I will get used to it.Yes, you will. It just takes time. Once you get used to the Contax grip, it's not even a problem. It's right there under your finger.

...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 04-30-2012
Replies: 8
Views: 505
Posted By Coldkennels
Out of interest, what's the intended use for that...

Out of interest, what's the intended use for that 38a? I don't think I've ever even heard of that before.
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 04-30-2012
Replies: 8
Views: 505
Posted By Coldkennels
I know I'm a bit late, but just in case you...

I know I'm a bit late, but just in case you decide not to go the adaptor route, there's always these:

http://www.srb-griturn.com/srb-colour-conversion-filters-523-p.asp

SRB Griturn make filters to...
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 04-30-2012
Replies: 41
Views: 7,790
Posted By Coldkennels
That's stunning, Ron. I've never done something...

That's stunning, Ron. I've never done something like that. I assume you just used a tripod and rotated slightly?

Incidentally, the last time I was in the Netherlands was when I was about 10. That is...
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 04-27-2012
Replies: 22
Views: 1,395
Posted By Coldkennels
I think what Fanshaw meant was that his 5C was...

I think what Fanshaw meant was that his 5C was made later, not that all 5Cs were. As far as I know, the three models were all made concurrently.

Interesting that your SN is higher than my leaky one....
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 04-26-2012
Replies: 52
Views: 3,349
Posted By Coldkennels
I don't think the straps are detachable from the...

I don't think the straps are detachable from the cases. They certainly aren't on the case that came with my 4AM...
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 04-26-2012
Replies: 52
Views: 3,349
Posted By Coldkennels
Case? CASE? Who keeps the Kiev in a CASE? It's a...

Case? CASE? Who keeps the Kiev in a CASE? It's a beautiful thing - put a strap on it and show it off in its bare, natural form! :p
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 04-25-2012
Replies: 52
Views: 3,349
Posted By Coldkennels
That is correct. Sonnar on Leica comes in three...

That is correct. Sonnar on Leica comes in three flavours:


Canon/Nikon "native" LTM lenses
FSU LTM Jupiters, correctly shimmed
Contax/Kiev mount, using an adaptor.All would work perfectly well.
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 04-25-2012
Replies: 52
Views: 3,349
Posted By Coldkennels
Bizarrely, I have very few problems with the...

Bizarrely, I have very few problems with the J11/Z5 combo. I put it down to physical distance. If I move my Z5 slightly when I'm focusing at 1m, the RF image floats around a bit and it's hard to...
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 04-24-2012
Replies: 52
Views: 3,349
Posted By Coldkennels
I chose the Zorki 5 over the 6 primarily because...

I chose the Zorki 5 over the 6 primarily because it's smaller. Height is the same, build is almost identical, but the fact it's bottom loading instead of hinged back means it's thinner and fits...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 04-23-2012
Replies: 205
Views: 15,311
Posted By Coldkennels
I'm personally amazed no one else has mentioned...

I'm personally amazed no one else has mentioned the MX previously. I just won one in a massive auction lot of cameras locally, and it's actually blown me away. I don't really like SLRs generally (in...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 04-23-2012
Replies: 42
Views: 1,896
Posted By Coldkennels
I used to shoot 36 all the time when I was...

I used to shoot 36 all the time when I was getting labs to develop my rolls for me. Since I started rolling and developing my own, I prefer 24 unless I'm purposely going out for a day's shooting; I...
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 04-23-2012
Replies: 22
Views: 1,395
Posted By Coldkennels
You know, now you mention it, my Fed 5 has no...

You know, now you mention it, my Fed 5 has no markings mentioning either the USSR OR the Ukraine on it. I'd never noticed that before. But the SN obviously makes it later than yours, so my theory...
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 04-23-2012
Replies: 52
Views: 3,349
Posted By Coldkennels
Arguably yes, but it's less accurate. In...

Arguably yes, but it's less accurate.

In reality, I find that turning the lens to focus as opposed to using the serrated wheel really speeds up the Kiev's focusing to the point where the two are...
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