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Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 1 Week Ago
Replies: 6
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Posted By Tom A
I had one of these devices - could never get used...

I had one of these devices - could never get used to it - tried, but to no acail. This is one case where Photoshop or even Lightroom beats mechanical devices! Cant remember what I did with it -...
Forum: Simon Says -- SimonSawSunlight Photo Technique 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 17
Views: 717
Posted By Tom A
Simon, could not figure out how to comment on...

Simon, could not figure out how to comment on your blog. Great pictures - but I expect nothing less from you. Of course, deeply envious of your stay there.
Forum: Nikon RF 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 22
Views: 1,960
Posted By Tom A
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Millennium Nikkor 50mm f1.4, Nikon S3, Neopan SS in Pyrocat HD developer. Nitobe garden at UBC (University of British Columbia)....
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 20
Views: 876
Posted By Tom A
It is quite easy to retro fit a M3 lens guard on...

It is quite easy to retro fit a M3 lens guard on a M4/M2. Leica used to do it (for a small fee). I have a couple of M2's with lensguards installed - have had M4's with them too, including late...
Forum: Travel 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 27
Views: 688
Posted By Tom A
Dave, for Europe I prefer flying into smaller...

Dave, for Europe I prefer flying into smaller airports, Dusseldorf in Germany is my current favorite. Easy to pick up a rental car (and return it) - distances in Europe are not that huge. You can go...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 33
Views: 2,727
Posted By Tom A
Just got 10 rolls of Silvermax from Chris Livsey...

Just got 10 rolls of Silvermax from Chris Livsey in UK. Weather seems to be fine for 100 this weekend. Will try it out. The train depot shots look good - really good. First run will be with Td 201...
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Images 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 185
Views: 30,938
Posted By Tom A
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He has is own "spotter" for the Camera Swap Meet. She can see over the head of the crowd and guide him.
MP, Nokton 35f1.4 SC, Arista...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 1,637
Views: 274,315
Posted By Tom A
I did scan some of the Tax Free price list from...

I did scan some of the Tax Free price list from 1961. the cameras are interesting - but I love the Transistor Radios - remember those. You can find the images on our Flickr site.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 1,637
Views: 274,315
Posted By Tom A
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One of my "scores" at yesterdays local swap meet. Nikon F, #643xxxx (too lazy to check the number) and a 58mm f1.4 - and all the...
Forum: Tom Abrahamsson of RapidWinder.com 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 36
Views: 5,762
Posted By Tom A
You can put the "flange" on a regular looking...

You can put the "flange" on a regular looking disc. The problem is that the spring on the IXMOO will not "mate" to the stop-screw and you will have problem opening/closing the IXMOO. I dont want to...
Forum: RFF Polls 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 1,939
Views: 107,878
Posted By Tom A
This is pre-swap meet day. Mostly sorting things...

This is pre-swap meet day. Mostly sorting things out to bring for tomorrow. Some XX in two M2's, 21f3.4 SA and Summilux 50f1.4 vII - and there is some Arista 400 in the MP with the Nokton 35f1.4....
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 4
Views: 234
Posted By Tom A
It sounds like a FODIS - this was a rangefinder...

It sounds like a FODIS - this was a rangefinder that mounted on the early Leica's (which did not have a rangefinder coupled system). You either by estimating the distance - or used the FODIS which...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 1,316
Views: 140,543
Posted By Tom A
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XX @ 320 in FX 37, semi stand development for 9 min, agitation @ 3 and 6 min.
M2 and Voigtlander Nokton 40mm f1.4 MC.
Pacific North...
Forum: Tom Abrahamsson of RapidWinder.com 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 6
Views: 455
Posted By Tom A
I have never tried the polarizing filter as an...

I have never tried the polarizing filter as an anti-flare help - but regular filters can accentuate the flare a bit as you are adding another glass surface to the lens.
Forum: Tom Abrahamsson of RapidWinder.com 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 6
Views: 455
Posted By Tom A
Vince, my take on the Canon 28f2.8 versus the CV...

Vince, my take on the Canon 28f2.8 versus the CV 28f3.5 is very much the lower contrast of the Canon. With wide-angles I find that I like/need a bit of "snap" in the shot as you usually have a lot of...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount Copies 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 20
Views: 1,218
Posted By Tom A
There were several proto-types made at Leica with...

There were several proto-types made at Leica with this feature (late 40's). The Leica IV had it. I think they were tired of shooters complaining about loading the screw-mounts. Took them a while to...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 1,316
Views: 140,543
Posted By Tom A
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XX in D76 1:1 for 10,5 min. Leica M6 and Zeiss Biogon 28mm f2.8
Carson Books on Dunbar here in Vancouver
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 4
Views: 356
Posted By Tom A
Looks like an early version of the 400mm f.5.0...

Looks like an early version of the 400mm f.5.0 Telyt. It was a lens developed for the Berlin Olympics in 1936. Also used by Leni Riefenstahl for some of her images. I had one for a long time - very...
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 41
Views: 1,058
Posted By Tom A
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Tokyo Mascot? Godzilla in bronze. Leica M2, Super Angulon 21f3.4, TriX, XTol
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Images 04-19-2013
Replies: 48
Views: 2,470
Posted By Tom A
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Heliar 75mm f1.8. Agfa Scopix X-ray film. This film has a very limited anti halation backing, hence the wild flare. This is @ f1.8....
Forum: Tom Abrahamsson of RapidWinder.com 04-19-2013
Replies: 36
Views: 5,762
Posted By Tom A
Yes, the M4M and M4Mot can be used with the M2...

Yes, the M4M and M4Mot can be used with the M2 Rapidwinder. If you are using this combination - I would make the drive slightly different. On the "regular" M2 drive - the small coupling pin is only...
Forum: Tom Abrahamsson of RapidWinder.com 04-18-2013
Replies: 411
Views: 57,361
Posted By Tom A
Eric, nice original black one. Needs another...

Eric, nice original black one. Needs another couple of 1000 rolls to get that perfect "patina".
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 04-12-2013
Replies: 233
Views: 5,843
Posted By Tom A
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Paris 1985. "lightweight Citroen 2 CV". Fenders are overrated any way!
M6, Summicron 35f2, TriX and D76.
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 04-10-2013
Replies: 233
Views: 5,843
Posted By Tom A
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In 1971 we returned to Europe after 18 months of traveling around the world. We flew to london due to conflict in India/Pakistan...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 04-10-2013
Replies: 109
Views: 13,294
Posted By Tom A
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ORWO Td 21 duplicating film. Rated at 12 iso, developed in Beutler 1:10 for 7 minutes.
Leica MP and Zeiss C Sonnar 50mm...
Forum: Nikon RF 04-10-2013
Replies: 7
Views: 288
Posted By Tom A
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Here is some of my Nikon cassettes - since that photo I have added more. Now can spell Nikon SP Black with them!!!!
The center spools...
Forum: Nikon RF 04-10-2013
Replies: 7
Views: 288
Posted By Tom A
The Nikon re-laodable are good. The crackle...

The Nikon re-laodable are good. The crackle finished ones fits all the Rf's as well as the F's.They are bit more lightweight than the Leica IXMOO's though. Biggest problem is the "spring lock" disc...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 04-09-2013
Replies: 11
Views: 1,341
Posted By Tom A
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ORWO UN 54, Rodinal 1:100, semistand development, 25 minutes, agitation at 5 and 15 minutes. Film rated at 100 iso (could use 80...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 04-09-2013
Replies: 11
Views: 1,341
Posted By Tom A
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ORWO UN 54 @ 100 iso. Pyrocat HD, 1:100 semi-stand development for 40 min.
Beaten up Nikkor 35f2,5 (front element somewhat scarred),...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 04-08-2013
Replies: 10
Views: 476
Posted By Tom A
Focoslide. You put the camera body on one barrel...

Focoslide. You put the camera body on one barrel and slide the focus glass in position, set the focus, slide the camera in position and take the shot. Mostly used on the Reprovit type copy stands,...
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 04-07-2013
Replies: 581
Views: 52,839
Posted By Tom A
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Mitzi - our neighbors cat. She was staying with us for a couple of weeks when they went traveling. As all cats, she found the sunny spot...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 04-05-2013
Replies: 2,907
Views: 155,400
Posted By Tom A
A bit of an odd combination, Nikon Millennium S3...

A bit of an odd combination, Nikon Millennium S3 and Nikkor 35f2.5 (TriX), Leica M3 with old, rigid 50f2 Summicron (Kodak XX) and a Tessina - loaded with Polypan F (rated at 50 iso) - and 4 extra...
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 04-04-2013
Replies: 788
Views: 49,235
Posted By Tom A
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Nikon S3 Olympic, Nikkor 50mm f1.4 Millennium. TriX in homemade FX37.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 04-02-2013
Replies: 1,316
Views: 140,543
Posted By Tom A
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Mixed up some of Crawley's FX 37. It gives a slight speed increase over Td 201/D76. I would rate XX at 400 + iso with it. M2 and Zeiss...
Forum: Tom Abrahamsson of RapidWinder.com 04-01-2013
Replies: 49
Views: 4,647
Posted By Tom A
As you say - The Filca's can be ground down to...

As you say - The Filca's can be ground down to fit - but the film is skewed in the camera. Too much trouble and a fair chance that it could jam with the M's lock.
I have just realized that however...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-31-2013
Replies: 56
Views: 2,295
Posted By Tom A
The black AR-2 is a remake that I found in Tokyo...

The black AR-2 is a remake that I found in Tokyo some years ago. I am pondering the possibility to redesign it and make some myself. Needs a domed top - and I always wanted internal spring-load on...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-29-2013
Replies: 56
Views: 2,295
Posted By Tom A
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Pyramid scheme! Shot with another F - with prism finder on 20 year old Efke 21. Micro Nikkor 55mm f3.5. Rodinal 1:100 semi stand...
Forum: Tom Abrahamsson of RapidWinder.com 03-29-2013
Replies: 12
Views: 722
Posted By Tom A
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EK 5231 @ 100 iso. Kodak D96 developer (Kodak's movie stock recommendation - similar to D76), 6 min stock, replenished.
Nikon S3,...
Forum: Tom Abrahamsson of RapidWinder.com 03-29-2013
Replies: 12
Views: 722
Posted By Tom A
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EK 5231 @ 100 iso. Rodinal 1:50, 8 min.
Zeiss ZM, Nokton 40mm f1.4 SC
Forum: Tom Abrahamsson of RapidWinder.com 03-29-2013
Replies: 12
Views: 722
Posted By Tom A
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Kodak 5231 (Plus X movie stock). Beutler 6 min. Rated at 100 iso.
Nikon S2, Nikkor 21mm f4.0
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-28-2013
Replies: 15
Views: 414
Posted By Tom A
I use a Nikon F 21f4 on a Nikon S3 with the...

I use a Nikon F 21f4 on a Nikon S3 with the elusive VC adapter. I also have both Nikon SLR and Leica SLR adapter for M-cameras. As long as you stick to wide angles you are fine - depth of field takes...
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Bessa 03-27-2013
Replies: 141
Views: 13,848
Posted By Tom A
I like the black version for black M2's - all...

I like the black version for black M2's - all right, I also like the chrome version for chrome M2's!
Forum: Tom Abrahamsson of RapidWinder.com 03-27-2013
Replies: 12
Views: 722
Posted By Tom A
I shoot a couple of 1000 feet of the 5231. Really...

I shoot a couple of 1000 feet of the 5231. Really liked it - and then Kodak stopped making it! I mainly used it with home-made Beutler developer (1:10 for 7 min), but also with D76 1:1 for 6-7 min....
Forum: Tom Abrahamsson of RapidWinder.com 03-25-2013
Replies: 10
Views: 832
Posted By Tom A
The Summaron 35f3.5 is derived from the Elmar...

The Summaron 35f3.5 is derived from the Elmar 35f3.5,. It was a very good lens for its time - but the 35f2.8 Summaron is much better. For its time, a modern 35 mm, 6 elements, modern coating and...
Forum: Tom Abrahamsson of RapidWinder.com 03-25-2013
Replies: 10
Views: 832
Posted By Tom A
The C Biogon 35f2.8 is a modern lens, glass,...

The C Biogon 35f2.8 is a modern lens, glass, coating etc are the latest formulas. It has higher contrast than the Summaron 35f2.8 it is also sharper across the board. Resolution is very high. If you...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-24-2013
Replies: 118
Views: 13,912
Posted By Tom A
Thanks Helen. Some of the credit should go to the...

Thanks Helen. Some of the credit should go to the design of the car. The Tatra was pretty spectacular looking. It is owned by a friend of mine - he collects cameras (3D) and weird cars.
The Tatra...
Forum: Photography General Interest 03-24-2013
Replies: 106
Views: 1,490
Posted By Tom A
For me it is 3 bodies, one with a wide (18/21),...

For me it is 3 bodies, one with a wide (18/21), one with 35 and 50. Sometimes a 75/90 along. I hate changing lenses! Usually 2 bodies/lenses in the bag and one around the neck. The 3rd body also...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-24-2013
Replies: 118
Views: 13,912
Posted By Tom A
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Leica M2, Summicron 50mm f2 DR, Neopan 400 and Td 201 2 bath developer.
The tailfin of a T 87 1948 Tatra
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 03-24-2013
Replies: 22
Views: 848
Posted By Tom A
I have had a couple of Leica's were I know the...

I have had a couple of Leica's were I know the provenance. One was a Leica 1f with a red scale 50f3.5 - viewfinder, case etc. I did buy from the original owner and he had the paper work from Bremen...
Forum: Tom Abrahamsson of RapidWinder.com 03-24-2013
Replies: 10
Views: 832
Posted By Tom A
I have had multiple 35f2.8 Summaron over the...

I have had multiple 35f2.8 Summaron over the years and always found it a stellar performer. In many ways I prefer it to the vI Summicron 35 - particularly in close shooting. The 35f2 was a bit of a...
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