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Forum: Film vs Digital 02-18-2011
Replies: 37
Views: 1,725
Posted By oscroft
Well, I'm going out shooting tomorrow, and I've...

Well, I'm going out shooting tomorrow, and I've just packed my bag with...

Canon EOS 5DII with 24-105L
Leica CL with Summicron-C 40/2 and ERA-100

I love them both
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 02-17-2011
Replies: 2,906
Views: 154,868
Posted By oscroft
Well, I'm sitting at home in the UK right now and...

Well, I'm sitting at home in the UK right now and it's nearly bedtime. But within reach, loaded, charged, ready to go are...

Leica M2 with a 35mm lens, Leica CL with a 40, Olympus OM4Ti with 85, and...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-12-2011
Replies: 85
Views: 5,335
Posted By oscroft
On the subject of FSU lenses, all the stuff about...

On the subject of FSU lenses, all the stuff about their not focusing properly across the whole range is true. But if you know their limits they can be great.

Possibly my favourite lens on my M2 is a...
Forum: Kodak Retina RF 07-09-2010
Replies: 25
Views: 4,277
Posted By oscroft
Ah, a resurrected thread about two of my...

Ah, a resurrected thread about two of my favourite cameras :)

I love the XA - I have one in my coat pocket almost all the time.

The IIa is a different thing altogether, with an excellent lens,...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 01-18-2010
Replies: 2,993
Views: 290,764
Posted By oscroft
Hehe - better clear some shelf space, cos you'll...

Hehe - better clear some shelf space, cos you'll need it for the rest of the gear that will inevitably follow :D

Welcome to the club.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 12-14-2009
Replies: 2,993
Views: 290,764
Posted By oscroft
Hmm, I go away from this thread for a few days,...

Hmm, I go away from this thread for a few days, and when I get back I see an argument has broken out about the somewhat surprising claim that Zuiko lenses are unusually prone to fungus!

I've had...
Forum: Travel 12-09-2009
Replies: 50
Views: 2,999
Posted By oscroft
When traveling I generally choose between Leica M...

When traveling I generally choose between Leica M and Olympus OM systems too, and if I was on a city trip, mostly shooting around the streets, I'd go for the Leica M system pretty much every time (in...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 12-01-2009
Replies: 125
Views: 7,404
Posted By oscroft
As my 35mm SLR kits have changed, my favourite...

As my 35mm SLR kits have changed, my favourite SLR has changed too...

First, Pentax Spotmatic, back in 1969.

Then Nikon F3-HP around 1990.

Switching to Olympus about 5 years ago, the OM-2N quickly...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 11-29-2009
Replies: 0
Views: 400
Posted By oscroft
Tetenal E6 price rise

I just checked Tetenal in the UK for prices of their E6 kits, and the price has risen quite a lot. The last 1L kit I bought, earlier this year, cost me around £24, but they now want £30.99 for the...
Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book 11-28-2009
Replies: 55
Views: 3,696
Posted By oscroft
A couple of ways for me. A lot of my RF gear was...

A couple of ways for me.

A lot of my RF gear was acquired second hand, so bodies have arrived with lenses already attached - that's how I got all my FSU 50s (most of which I've now sold on, together...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 11-26-2009
Replies: 20
Views: 1,258
Posted By oscroft
Talking of the 50/3.5 (sorry), I've just picked...

Talking of the 50/3.5 (sorry), I've just picked one up from the Famous Auction Site for 45 English Pounds (about $70), from a seller with very good feedback.

Apparently it has a slight ding on the...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 11-26-2009
Replies: 2,993
Views: 290,764
Posted By oscroft
Oh wow, there's a little slot inside the battery...

Oh wow, there's a little slot inside the battery compartment for the winder cover!

I've had a Winder 2 for years and never noticed that!

(Sadly, there was no spare cover hidden in it)
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 11-25-2009
Replies: 51
Views: 4,563
Posted By oscroft
I have a Skopar and I had a Summaron, and I think...

I have a Skopar and I had a Summaron, and I think the two complement each other quite nicely - I agree with the modern/classic characterisations.

I only sold my Summaron because it was a goggled M3...
Forum: Digital Epson R-D1 Digital RF 11-25-2009
Replies: 32
Views: 2,268
Posted By oscroft
Yep, I'd say that's a very good description of it.

Yep, I'd say that's a very good description of it.
Forum: Technique: How To Shoot It 11-25-2009
Replies: 16
Views: 2,368
Posted By oscroft
I often use incident metering when I'm out...

I often use incident metering when I'm out shooting B&W, and as I often shoot around the city in varying lighting, I tend to use it to give me a feel for the various exposures that surround me rather...
Forum: Digital Epson R-D1 Digital RF 11-23-2009
Replies: 32
Views: 2,268
Posted By oscroft
I like mine a lot, and the only reason I'd get...

I like mine a lot, and the only reason I'd get another 50 is if I wanted something faster.

I used to have a latest-model Elmar 50/2.8 too, but I wasn't using both 50s, and after a direct test I...
Forum: Bill Pierce - Leica M photog and author 11-22-2009
Replies: 61
Views: 5,702
Posted By oscroft
Very interesting discussion. I'm in both the RF...

Very interesting discussion.

I'm in both the RF and SLR camps, and until recently I've only shot film - Leica and CV RFs, and OM SLRs. I always knew I'd add digital gear to the mix someday - but not...
Forum: Photography General Interest 11-19-2009
Replies: 57
Views: 2,709
Posted By oscroft
M6, Summicron 35, APX-100, HC-110 (and I don't...

M6, Summicron 35, APX-100, HC-110

(and I don't even have a Summicron!)
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 11-19-2009
Replies: 25
Views: 1,075
Posted By oscroft
I agree with what everyone else has said, really....

I agree with what everyone else has said, really. Over the past 20 years or so, I've carried an awful lot of film though all sorts of airports, and I've never had a single film affected - they claim...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 11-19-2009
Replies: 8
Views: 1,245
Posted By oscroft
Sorry, haven't had chance to dig out some shots...

Sorry, haven't had chance to dig out some shots yet - hopefully I'll have time later today.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 11-18-2009
Replies: 8
Views: 1,245
Posted By oscroft
Hi Jesse, It's my favourite Zuiko zoom! £65 for...

Hi Jesse,

It's my favourite Zuiko zoom! £65 for one in immaculate condition sounds pretty reasonable to me (I think I paid around £50 for mine, with a bit of cosmetic wear, and I reckoned that was a...
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 11-18-2009
Replies: 6
Views: 1,034
Posted By oscroft
Hi Nick, If you're starting again after a...

Hi Nick,

If you're starting again after a long-ish break, I'd suggest starting with D-76/ID-11 developer (Kodak and Ilford's versions of the same stuff), because it's hard to get bad results with it...
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 11-18-2009
Replies: 9
Views: 1,963
Posted By oscroft
Hi pb908, While Jupiter lenses might need...

Hi pb908,

While Jupiter lenses might need adjustment in order to perform critically correctly, many people happily use them on their Leicas without any modification at all, and get good results -...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 11-18-2009
Replies: 84
Views: 5,362
Posted By oscroft
Aha, that's exactly what I've experienced! Many...

Aha, that's exactly what I've experienced! Many thanks for the suggested solution.
Forum: Photography General Interest 11-17-2009
Replies: 53
Views: 2,278
Posted By oscroft
Hmm, yeah, you've got me wanting to give it one...

Hmm, yeah, you've got me wanting to give it one last go again now.

One other problem, now that I'm using a film/scan workflow, is that Kodachrome doesn't scan well with my Epson V700. I get a slight...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 11-17-2009
Replies: 84
Views: 5,362
Posted By oscroft
Oh, someone mentioned the 24/2 - I've had one,...

Oh, someone mentioned the 24/2 - I've had one, and I think the sharpness and contrast of the 24/2.8 is better (the 24/2.8 is one of the gems of the range, in my opinion), so I sold the f/2 and kept...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 11-17-2009
Replies: 84
Views: 5,362
Posted By oscroft
There's no increased distance from the flange to...

There's no increased distance from the flange to the focal plane - the Canon distance is slightly less than the Olympus distance, so the adapter can keep the distance correct and thus allow the lens...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 11-17-2009
Replies: 21
Views: 1,746
Posted By oscroft
I use a 5DII too, and yes, in high-ISO low-light...

I use a 5DII too, and yes, in high-ISO low-light shooting it really is quite remarkable.
Forum: Photography General Interest 11-16-2009
Replies: 53
Views: 2,278
Posted By oscroft
Well, I've already shot my last rolls of...

Well, I've already shot my last rolls of Kodachrome, sadly. I know it's still there, and I'd like to shoot more, but from the UK we have to send them to Kodak Switzerland, from where they're sent on...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 11-16-2009
Replies: 2,993
Views: 290,764
Posted By oscroft
The 24/2.8 is a lovely little lens, you know...

The 24/2.8 is a lovely little lens, you know ;-)

And then the 21/3.5 - tiny, and a great performer.
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 11-16-2009
Replies: 47
Views: 2,542
Posted By oscroft
Here's a few of my favourites - I'll come back...

Here's a few of my favourites - I'll come back with some more later.

Ezzie...
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/data/8119/EPSN1869.jpg

Pappa...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 11-16-2009
Replies: 31
Views: 1,791
Posted By oscroft
I had an F3HP in the early nineties, and I loved...

I had an F3HP in the early nineties, and I loved it at the time - but compared to the OMs I now use, it was huge and clunky.

Although I sometimes feel I'd like to get another F3 for old times sake,...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 11-16-2009
Replies: 2,993
Views: 290,764
Posted By oscroft
I've got an early silvernose 50/1.4 (don't know...

I've got an early silvernose 50/1.4 (don't know the serial number, and it isn't to hand right now), and I love it - wide open it might not be the sharpest lens in the world, but I love the results I...
Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book 11-14-2009
Replies: 55
Views: 3,696
Posted By oscroft
The only time I've ever taken two lenses of the...

The only time I've ever taken two lenses of the same FL traveling, it was my two CV 35s - the tiny 2.5 and the 1.4 SC.

They're really very different lenses, and I prefer to use the very well...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 11-14-2009
Replies: 2,993
Views: 290,764
Posted By oscroft
Hmm, they must be getting pricey these days - I...

Hmm, they must be getting pricey these days - I got mine for about half the price of my 85.

But yes, I'd certainly agree with getting one from an RFFer if possible.

Best,
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 11-12-2009
Replies: 2,993
Views: 290,764
Posted By oscroft
28mm Zuiko lenses are plentiful, and you should...

28mm Zuiko lenses are plentiful, and you should be able to get either an f/2.8 or f/3.5 for not very much money at all (I've had both, and they're both great - I stuck with the f/2.8). There are many...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 11-11-2009
Replies: 20
Views: 1,400
Posted By oscroft
Conversely, if you intend to get an M2, M3 or M4...

Conversely, if you intend to get an M2, M3 or M4 later on, you might prefer to get an M6 Classic.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 11-07-2009
Replies: 11
Views: 1,260
Posted By oscroft
It would be hard to get smaller than the CV...

It would be hard to get smaller than the CV 35/2.5 pancake.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 11-06-2009
Replies: 14
Views: 1,603
Posted By oscroft
There are diagrams of the lens elements of both...

There are diagrams of the lens elements of both the 15 and 16 versions here (http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/discus_e/messages/2/143180.html?1119877661).
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 11-05-2009
Replies: 23
Views: 1,529
Posted By oscroft
I spent two months in Thailand and Cambodia last...

I spent two months in Thailand and Cambodia last year, with just an M2, a CV 35/1.4, and a bagful of APX-100 - it was wonderful.

Edit: Oh no, I actually had a handful of rolls of Tri-X too
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Bessa 11-03-2009
Replies: 4
Views: 881
Posted By oscroft
As far as I can see, none of the bayonet-mount...

As far as I can see, none of the bayonet-mount lenses has been made in silver.
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Bessa 11-03-2009
Replies: 72
Views: 3,857
Posted By oscroft
I've got a 35/2.5 (Classic, but optically it's...

I've got a 35/2.5 (Classic, but optically it's the same as the pancake), and a 35/1.4 SC, and I really like them both.

I've had the 2.5 longer, and I agree with all of the comments regarding...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 10-17-2009
Replies: 10
Views: 660
Posted By oscroft
I suspect all it really means is that when using...

I suspect all it really means is that when using flash you should shoot at shutter speeds of 1/30 or slower (though I'd have thought it would be 1/60 or slower), and the reason for that is that it is...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 10-16-2009
Replies: 20
Views: 1,021
Posted By oscroft
Glad you've got a good 50/1.8 on the way - I...

Glad you've got a good 50/1.8 on the way - I think every OM kit should have one (Though I agree with Keith that the 50/1.4 is a gem - I use mine a lot - I get great results, and it's tiny compared to...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 10-11-2009
Replies: 2,993
Views: 290,764
Posted By oscroft
Wow, yes, a 90/2 is a real gem of an...

Wow, yes, a 90/2 is a real gem of an acquisition.

Apparently, as well as being superb at macro distances, it's also a very good all-round short tele.

You clearly are going to be enjoying yourself...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 10-09-2009
Replies: 2,993
Views: 290,764
Posted By oscroft
Hmm, I did a count recently, and it's 5 bodies...

Hmm, I did a count recently, and it's 5 bodies (OM1n, 3xOM2n, OM4T), and 13 lenses - and they all get used.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 10-09-2009
Replies: 10
Views: 694
Posted By oscroft
www.retrophotographic.com ?

www.retrophotographic.com ?
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 10-08-2009
Replies: 12
Views: 785
Posted By oscroft
I believe the Avenon is the same as the Kobalux -...

I believe the Avenon is the same as the Kobalux - same lens, just two different brand names.

If I'm right, then the Kobalux has a pretty good reputation - but the closest I've come to one was seeing...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 10-07-2009
Replies: 38
Views: 1,857
Posted By oscroft
The OM1 is great, but one warning - you can't get...

The OM1 is great, but one warning - you can't get the mercury batteries for them any more. I've had mine converted to use silver cells, but it cost as much as an OM1 would cost now. I think there are...
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Bessa 09-30-2009
Replies: 68
Views: 3,186
Posted By oscroft
I suspect my local post office in the UK wouldn't...

I suspect my local post office in the UK wouldn't know either, as they don't handle it - dutiable packages are picked up at one of the central offices.
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