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Forum: Optics and Lenses - 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 36
Views: 918
Posted By Beemermark
I think you are correct. That and the fact that...

I think you are correct. That and the fact that the standard eyepiece @ -1.5 is correcting for a distance of about 2 or 3 feet (1 meter). Unfortunately I've read everything I can find on the...
Forum: Optics and Lenses - 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 36
Views: 918
Posted By Beemermark
I sort of feel like I'm repeating myself, but one...

I sort of feel like I'm repeating myself, but one last time -
(1) The AE II eyepiece (when removed) is labeled -1.5
(2) The AE standard eyepiece (per the manual) is -1.5
(3) A combination of the...
Forum: Optics and Lenses - 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 36
Views: 918
Posted By Beemermark
Yup, that's what I tried last night. The results...

Yup, that's what I tried last night. The results are that no amount of + magnification does it. So I think I need to go negative. Seems counter-intuitive.

Unfortunately I do not have any friends...
Forum: Optics and Lenses - 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 36
Views: 918
Posted By Beemermark
I do not wear glasses for distance, like most...

I do not wear glasses for distance, like most people over the age of 40 I need glasses to read a book.

With the normal eyepiece (with a -1.5 diopter lens) I need to use my reading glasses (+2.0) to...
Forum: Optics and Lenses - 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 36
Views: 918
Posted By Beemermark
Again, the standard eyepiece in the Bronica AE II...

Again, the standard eyepiece in the Bronica AE II prism viewfinder is a minus 1.5 diopter. If I go to a different diopter I replace the minus 1.5 diopter with the new strength.

So if my +2.0...
Forum: Optics and Lenses - 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 36
Views: 918
Posted By Beemermark
Yes, the factory standard diopter is minus 1.5. ...

Yes, the factory standard diopter is minus 1.5. Since my reading glasses are +2 and I am viewing thru the installed diopter the +0.5 sounds correct. The confusing part is the Bronica offered...
Forum: Optics and Lenses - 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 36
Views: 918
Posted By Beemermark
What dipoter do I need?

I have a Bronica ETRS with a AEII finder. I like it alot except the standard diopter is -1.5. That means I can see it great with my +2 reading glasses but can't see it at all with my normal far...
Forum: Off Topic 04-11-2013
Replies: 8
Views: 201
Posted By Beemermark
Evidently you haven't tried to mail a camera to...

Evidently you haven't tried to mail a camera to one state away.

And I must say I'm surprised you were able to mail a camera to Singapore for only $18. What it sent "book" rate, uninsured?
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 04-09-2013
Replies: 44
Views: 1,906
Posted By Beemermark
This is very good advice. No matter how honest...

This is very good advice. No matter how honest the dealer and how good the description, you never know how well the camera will operate until you actually use it. Many cameras, espicially 35mm, you...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 04-08-2013
Replies: 10
Views: 476
Posted By Beemermark
Joking aside, it's called a Focalslide. You...

Joking aside, it's called a Focalslide. You mount camera on the slide (different models for LTM & M). Then mount it to a copying easel. Much like the Visolflex, you could mount different lenses,...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 04-08-2013
Replies: 46
Views: 2,372
Posted By Beemermark
How 'bout reasons not to buy an M3? - No easy way...

How 'bout reasons not to buy an M3?
- No easy way to use 35mm lenses
- A rewind crank that takes 15 minutes to rewind a roll of film or else buy an adapter for $250
-Obsolete electronic flash...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 04-08-2013
Replies: 44
Views: 1,906
Posted By Beemermark
Have you ever heard the expression "once burned,...

Have you ever heard the expression "once burned, twice shy"?
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 04-08-2013
Replies: 10
Views: 476
Posted By Beemermark
it's to copy documents. Worth $thousand

it's to copy documents. Worth $thousand
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 04-08-2013
Replies: 13
Views: 374
Posted By Beemermark
Silver Oxides have a very flat voltage, similar...

Silver Oxides have a very flat voltage, similar to mercury. It's slightly higher, which might (and might not) require a different ISO setting. Use the sunny f16 rule to check.
Forum: Off Topic 04-06-2013
Replies: 6
Views: 216
Posted By Beemermark
Tell him to relist it on eBay with a buy it now...

Tell him to relist it on eBay with a buy it now price and notify you when he does. Then buy it.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 04-05-2013
Replies: 24
Views: 930
Posted By Beemermark
It's also very easy to pull the bottom cover off...

It's also very easy to pull the bottom cover off (nothing will fall out or come loose) and check the that the wire is still connected to the battery box.
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 04-05-2013
Replies: 17
Views: 945
Posted By Beemermark
If you must sell one, sell the M2. I've had a...

If you must sell one, sell the M2. I've had a couple of IIIGs but they always ended up sitting on the shelf. But if you enjoy using the IIIG more, than keep it. Plus M2s are much more common and...
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 04-04-2013
Replies: 14
Views: 420
Posted By Beemermark
The MR-4 meter works well with a silver oxide...

The MR-4 meter works well with a silver oxide battery, so do most other meters and cameras. Generally only real cheap cameras from the '70's have problems using silver oxide. Throw the adapter away,...
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 04-02-2013
Replies: 20
Views: 1,074
Posted By Beemermark
Check out the cost for enlargers in thier...

Check out the cost for enlargers in thier catalogs.

I think they can ask these prices because a lot of public schools are the buyers.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 04-02-2013
Replies: 28
Views: 1,405
Posted By Beemermark
I read on the internet that > 1.1 mil lenses were...

I read on the internet that > 1.1 mil lenses were better. Therefore it must be true.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 04-02-2013
Replies: 6
Views: 364
Posted By Beemermark
The OM-2 screens are interchangable. Is it...

The OM-2 screens are interchangable. Is it possible it was installed wrong? Either that or just buy a new screen.

However, it's tough to imagine something wrong with the screen itself, which...
Forum: Off Topic 03-28-2013
Replies: 11
Views: 257
Posted By Beemermark
A negative rating is not the worse thing that can...

A negative rating is not the worse thing that can happen. Ebay almost always side with the buyer, no matter how outrageous. So the buyer ships it back, or says he will, and then eBay will freeze...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 03-25-2013
Replies: 16
Views: 543
Posted By Beemermark
Are you sure that you are loading it correctly? ...

Are you sure that you are loading it correctly? If you are then the news isn't good.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-25-2013
Replies: 33
Views: 895
Posted By Beemermark
A replacement policy is for your house (or for...

A replacement policy is for your house (or for renter - contents). Typically a house is coverage is around $600 with $1000 deductible.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-25-2013
Replies: 33
Views: 895
Posted By Beemermark
You should call your insurance agent if you...

You should call your insurance agent if you really want a good answer. But typically if you live in the US and have a policy that covers replacement value, your in good shape. If it doesn't cover...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 02-25-2013
Replies: 14
Views: 763
Posted By Beemermark
If mail is not deliverable and they don't answer...

If mail is not deliverable and they don't answer emails or the phone I'd certainly think twice about sending them anything.
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 02-17-2013
Replies: 10
Views: 432
Posted By Beemermark
I agree whole heartily. Many people think they...

I agree whole heartily. Many people think they can focus better on a bright screen but that is not always true, especially with older cameras with large DOF. Coarse Fresnel screens are dim but the...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 02-16-2013
Replies: 13
Views: 588
Posted By Beemermark
A lens rarely mentioned is the 105/2.8 Macro. ...

A lens rarely mentioned is the 105/2.8 Macro. I've had both versions of the 2.5 and picked up the 2.8 years ago and have never looked back. Now days I usually just use it for macro work (have too...
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Bessa 02-16-2013
Replies: 14
Views: 1,267
Posted By Beemermark
[quote=Roel;496748]I use a Leica MR meter on my...

[quote=Roel;496748]I use a Leica MR meter on my Leica M4. I'm not sure about the accuracy of the meter and was thinking of trading it and get a modern VC2 meter./quote]

I have both the MR-4 meter...
Forum: Travel 02-06-2013
Replies: 10
Views: 423
Posted By Beemermark
I'll say this for the D700, it's water proof. ...

I'll say this for the D700, it's water proof. It's embarrising to admit but i left the D700 and lens out on the picnic table for the weekend last summer. Humidity here is like rain, it leaves...
Forum: Travel 02-06-2013
Replies: 10
Views: 423
Posted By Beemermark
I appreciate all the information. I started to...

I appreciate all the information. I started to sort out a Nikon outfit last night and I'm leaning to the Leica. My zooms (a Tamron 28-80/2.8 and Nikon 80-200/2.8) are huge. I'd end up taking one or...
Forum: Travel 02-05-2013
Replies: 10
Views: 423
Posted By Beemermark
I sort of knew that but I was hoping someone...

I sort of knew that but I was hoping someone would tell me different. I've lived in the Northern US, and the calender might say 10 hours of daylight but you never see the sun due to the overcast. ...
Forum: Travel 02-05-2013
Replies: 10
Views: 423
Posted By Beemermark
Helsinki in Feb

I'm in Helsinki a few days towards the end of this month (Feb) and trying to decide which camera to bring. I prefer my Leica M8.2 but it is limited to about ISO 640. I have a Nikon D700 outfit...
Forum: RFF Polls 01-20-2013
Replies: 13
Views: 1,113
Posted By Beemermark
I don't "hope" it's covered under homeowners, I...

I don't "hope" it's covered under homeowners, I know it is covered. replacement value only. So when my M4 and 50 Summilux (v2) was stolen I got a brand new M7 & 50 summilux.
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 01-11-2013
Replies: 2
Views: 362
Posted By Beemermark
Simple fast lens tests

An original Nokton 1.5, Canon 1.4 and Summarit 1.5

IMHO the Nokton is best wide open, followed by the Summarit. The Canon is really nice at...
Forum: Off Topic 12-17-2012
Replies: 689
Views: 8,532
Posted By Beemermark
One misconception is that the US does not have...

One misconception is that the US does not have "gun control " laws. At last count the number is about 28,000 laws covering gun control.

Also, legal semi-automatics (which include the so called...
Forum: Olympus RF 12-14-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 657
Posted By Beemermark
The cheapest, quickest, easiest fix is take a...

The cheapest, quickest, easiest fix is take a cheapo 49mm filter, knock the glass out, mount it on the lens and leave the ring mounted. Now can you mount any 49mm filters with no problems.
Forum: Off Topic 11-21-2012
Replies: 14
Views: 415
Posted By Beemermark
Funny, as a lunatic, I would never waste my time...

Funny, as a lunatic, I would never waste my time claiming anything for humanity.

I certainly would no try to impose my views on someone else. Such as telling the Church of England, or any other...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 11-21-2012
Replies: 7
Views: 554
Posted By Beemermark
Yes, sounds like it has more hidden faults...

Yes, sounds like it has more hidden faults waiting to be uncovered. And it sounds like it needs more than a simple CLA.
Forum: Off Topic 11-21-2012
Replies: 14
Views: 415
Posted By Beemermark
Curious if you do not belong to the Church why do...

Curious if you do not belong to the Church why do you even care?
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 11-21-2012
Replies: 8
Views: 425
Posted By Beemermark
Why won't it fit on the M8?

Why won't it fit on the M8?
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 11-20-2012
Replies: 2
Views: 269
Posted By Beemermark
They sound like bubbles. Rap harder next time.

They sound like bubbles. Rap harder next time.
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 11-20-2012
Replies: 8
Views: 456
Posted By Beemermark
If you wash them out good you shouldn't have a...

If you wash them out good you shouldn't have a problem. I assume you bought plastic ones used. Often the stains won't come out but the chemicals are gone. Clean them, mark then and away you go.
Forum: Off Topic 11-20-2012
Replies: 5
Views: 296
Posted By Beemermark
When it leaves the US, it leaves the USPS...

When it leaves the US, it leaves the USPS tracking system (or at least for most countries I've shipped to).
Forum: Photography General Interest 11-20-2012
Replies: 156
Views: 5,166
Posted By Beemermark
Kodak is an example of why capitalisim works,...

Kodak is an example of why capitalisim works, poorly managed by greed and stupid upper management it goes the way of the Dido. All the products that Kodak made (or makes) are being made by better...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 11-19-2012
Replies: 3
Views: 443
Posted By Beemermark
You can buy LTM / M adapters that allow you to...

You can buy LTM / M adapters that allow you to code the adapter to match the lens. I have a 21mm CV non-coded and it works fine. I rarely use the IR filters and haven't really noticed a problem with...
Forum: Photography General Interest 11-19-2012
Replies: 156
Views: 5,166
Posted By Beemermark
? what does this have to do with phtography? If...

? what does this have to do with phtography? If you want to buy or sell stock then go to a financial page.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 11-19-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 1,571
Posted By Beemermark
Good old rule of thumb is that contrast is...

Good old rule of thumb is that contrast is product of development and density is a product of exposure.
Forum: Making Photo Bucks $$$ 11-14-2012
Replies: 12
Views: 967
Posted By Beemermark
Using a photo from the web is fair game (or seems...

Using a photo from the web is fair game (or seems to be anyway), using a photo of people and then editing it to suit your advertising is something else. It is advertising, for profit or not.

I...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 11-14-2012
Replies: 8
Views: 528
Posted By Beemermark
All the prisms I've seen with separation, it's at...

All the prisms I've seen with separation, it's at the edges. Has no affect on viewing the screen. Also they frequently have dents, which again has no affect on viewing the screen. Unless you're...
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