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Forum: Olympus RF 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 16
Views: 711
Posted By pschauss
I bought my XA new in 1983 because I wanted a...

I bought my XA new in 1983 because I wanted a pocketable camera for a trip to London with the children (aged 4 and 6). I has survived use by my daughter on a fifth grade field trip to Washington,...
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 7
Views: 214
Posted By pschauss
NIkor 120 reels have a 3/16" wide strip of metal...

NIkor 120 reels have a 3/16" wide strip of metal instead of a piece of spring wire for a clip. I find it much easier to get the film centered with that design.
Forum: Olympus RF 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 14
Views: 378
Posted By pschauss
I bought mine new in 1983 and its serial number...

I bought mine new in 1983 and its serial number is 3297188. That would make yours later than 1983.

Now that I have had a reason to get my XA out of the cabinet, I realize that I need to run a roll...
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 233
Views: 5,797
Posted By pschauss
Actually this was a Champion, not a Hawk and I...

Actually this was a Champion, not a Hawk and I believe that the year was more like 1950. If you look closely near the vent above the front wheel you can just barely make out the model name.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 04-19-2013
Replies: 107
Views: 3,445
Posted By pschauss
Does anyone sell Silvermax in bulk. I see that...

Does anyone sell Silvermax in bulk. I see that Freestyle only carries it in cartridges.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 04-18-2013
Replies: 107
Views: 3,445
Posted By pschauss
I have been using Plus-X since I got my first...

I have been using Plus-X since I got my first 35mm camera back in the early sixties and I have always loved its fine grain and contrast. I was lucky enough to have bought a 100' roll of Arista...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 04-16-2013
Replies: 22
Views: 556
Posted By pschauss
Back when I subscribed to a forum for Minolta...

Back when I subscribed to a forum for Minolta users, the 600si was considered to have the most user friendly controls.
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 04-13-2013
Replies: 233
Views: 5,797
Posted By pschauss
My 1965 VW when it was new. (Aires 35-IIIL -...

My 1965 VW when it was new. (Aires 35-IIIL - Kodachrome ) I sold the car a long time ago, but I still have the camera although the shutter is frozen.
...
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 04-11-2013
Replies: 1,328
Views: 98,044
Posted By pschauss
Iskra -...

Iskra - Tri-X
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=95426&d=1365726904
Forum: 120 RF's 03-27-2013
Replies: 57
Views: 2,043
Posted By pschauss
I find that, regardless of the format, most of...

I find that, regardless of the format, most of the money I spend on photography is for paper. As far as film cost is concerned, when I shoot medium format, I find that I work more slowly and usually...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-24-2013
Replies: 24
Views: 2,784
Posted By pschauss
I have four Prakticas, two MTL3s, one of which...

I have four Prakticas, two MTL3s, one of which was DOA, and two PLC3s. The PLC3s take the Pentacon electric lenses and allow open aperture metering. The metering on these cameras is as accurate as...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-19-2013
Replies: 136
Views: 3,566
Posted By pschauss
Zorkii 1/ Industar-22/ Eastman Double-X (shot at...

Zorkii 1/ Industar-22/ Eastman Double-X (shot at ISO 650 and developed in Diafine or shot at 250 and developed in Rodinal).
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 02-22-2013
Replies: 14
Views: 603
Posted By pschauss
You might also consider a Flexaret. Ebay seller...

You might also consider a Flexaret. Ebay seller Cupog usually has a few of these which he has overhauled at prices (including shipping) well within your budget.
Forum: Travel 02-19-2013
Replies: 15
Views: 490
Posted By pschauss
A few suggestions for Lisbon: - For local...

A few suggestions for Lisbon:

- For local transportiation, get a "7 Colinas" card. The card itself costs 1.25 and for 5 euros a day you can ride the trams, buses, and subways all day. If you...
Forum: RFF Polls 02-12-2013
Replies: 10
Views: 467
Posted By pschauss
If the Super Ikonta is in good condition I would...

If the Super Ikonta is in good condition I would keep it because it will be much easier to replace the Nikon when your financial situation improves.
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 01-25-2013
Replies: 9
Views: 526
Posted By pschauss
My personal experience with FED 2's is that they...

My personal experience with FED 2's is that they have light leaks where the back joins the body. For that reason I prefer the bottom loaders like the Zorkii 1. They are also smaller than a FED 2
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 01-01-2013
Replies: 7
Views: 375
Posted By pschauss
I bought an FTN a few years back and liked it so...

I bought an FTN a few years back and liked it so well that I bought an FT2 to keep it company. Great cameras.
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 01-01-2013
Replies: 5
Views: 455
Posted By pschauss
Epson V700 and film curl

Following advice from this forum I bought a V700 and have been playing around to get a feeling for how best to use it. I tried scanning some Eastman Double-X negatives had enough curl that when I...
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 12-05-2012
Replies: 14
Views: 553
Posted By pschauss
Which flatbed scanner?

My wife has offered to buy me a scaner for Christmas. My use for a scanner is to produce digital images for posting on the web and for creating photo books (7"x7) at sites like Blurb or Shutterfly. ...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 11-21-2012
Replies: 8
Views: 1,392
Posted By pschauss
What is the Leitz part number for that hood?

What is the Leitz part number for that hood?
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 11-19-2012
Replies: 50
Views: 3,155
Posted By pschauss
I have a couple of Praktica PLC3's that I really...

I have a couple of Praktica PLC3's that I really like. They take the standard M42 lenses, Also, if you can find the electric lenses which were made for them, you can use open aperture metering.
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 11-15-2012
Replies: 13
Views: 1,045
Posted By pschauss
Two reasons to have more than one IIIf: - One for...

Two reasons to have more than one IIIf:
- One for slow film and one for fast film.
- So that you don't have to stop and reload when you get the end of a roll.
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 11-06-2012
Replies: 26
Views: 1,198
Posted By pschauss
Yes. I do this all of the time with my Barnacks...

Yes. I do this all of the time with my Barnacks and Zorkiis. Of course these bottom loading cameras have the tripod socket on the right side of the camera, under the takeup spool. Somewhere,...
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 11-06-2012
Replies: 26
Views: 1,198
Posted By pschauss
This is what I use: ...

This is what I use:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/561958-REG/Bower_SS881_SS881_Heavy_duty_Wrist_Strap.html
Forum: Image Processing: Darkroom / Lightroom / Film 10-16-2012
Replies: 6
Views: 688
Posted By pschauss
For record keeping , I store my negatives in...

For record keeping , I store my negatives in plastic pages like the ones from Clear-File. I mark each page with the date that I finished the roll. If I complete more than one roll on the same day...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 10-15-2012
Replies: 45
Views: 2,720
Posted By pschauss
Fujica ST605. It is small and light and it only...

Fujica ST605. It is small and light and it only needs a battery for the meter. You get a great selection of inexpensive M42 lenses.
Forum: 120 RF Folders 10-14-2012
Replies: 767
Views: 145,495
Posted By pschauss
Zeiss Super Ikonta 530A -...

Zeiss Super Ikonta 530A - Tri-X.
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=92840&d=1350265193
Forum: Photography General Interest 10-11-2012
Replies: 58
Views: 3,902
Posted By pschauss
Super Ikonta 530 (6x4.5).

Super Ikonta 530 (6x4.5).
Forum: Photography General Interest 10-05-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 775
Posted By pschauss
RFF, APUG, Photonet, and Ebay.

RFF, APUG, Photonet, and Ebay.
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 10-01-2012
Replies: 33
Views: 2,578
Posted By pschauss
You might also try a Flexaret. Ebay seller Cupog...

You might also try a Flexaret. Ebay seller Cupog sells them CLAed for a bit over $100 including shipping.
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 09-21-2012
Replies: 16
Views: 1,958
Posted By pschauss
I routinely use my Industar-22s without a hood. ...

I routinely use my Industar-22s without a hood. As long as I don't shoot into the sun, I have no problems with flare and contrast is similar to the results I get with a lens like a Jupiter 8 which I...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 09-14-2012
Replies: 26
Views: 2,393
Posted By pschauss
When I started, I had an old Kinderman 120-size...

When I started, I had an old Kinderman 120-size pastic tank and one stainless 35mm reel. Not knowing any better, I filled the tank and let the reel flop around when I inverted it. I never noticed...
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 09-10-2012
Replies: 12
Views: 1,096
Posted By pschauss
With my bottom loading Zorkis, I carry two loaded...

With my bottom loading Zorkis, I carry two loaded with film so that I can switch when I get to the end of a roll. Then I reload the first one when I get to a spot where I can sit down.
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 09-10-2012
Replies: 12
Views: 1,096
Posted By pschauss
My personal favorites are the bottom loaders like...

My personal favorites are the bottom loaders like the Zorki 1, Zorki C, or Zorki 2C. I prefer them because the bodies are thinner and because, without the removable back, they are less prone to...
Forum: Photography General Interest 09-07-2012
Replies: 83
Views: 6,396
Posted By pschauss
FWIW, I had a similar problem paying my phone...

FWIW, I had a similar problem paying my phone bill (AT&T - USA) by CHECK. Despite the fact that I had a copy of the canceled check in my hand, the phone company insisted that my bank had rejected my...
Forum: Making Photo Bucks $$$ 09-07-2012
Replies: 62
Views: 3,501
Posted By pschauss
My wife and I encouraged our children to study...

My wife and I encouraged our children to study subjects that they were interested in. Our idea was that the job market is likely to change over the span of their careers in ways that no one can...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 09-06-2012
Replies: 19
Views: 2,464
Posted By pschauss
The leatherette on mine came off in one piece but...

The leatherette on mine came off in one piece but that may have been just because the seller had recently done a CLA on the camera. I used rubber cement to glue it back. I have had the side cover...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 08-31-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 1,338
Posted By pschauss
I have almost finished the 100' role that I...

I have almost finished the 100' role that I ordered late last year. I do use stop bath and I have not seen any specs or scratches.

FWIW, my process is Rodinal 1+50, Kodak indicator stop bath, and...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 08-31-2012
Replies: 6
Views: 692
Posted By pschauss
I put my index finger on the release lever and my...

I put my index finger on the release lever and my thumb on the body of the camera and squeeze.
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 08-03-2012
Replies: 6
Views: 615
Posted By pschauss
The field of "vision" of the VC meter is narrow...

The field of "vision" of the VC meter is narrow enough that you can use it to do a rough scan to get an idea of the extremes of light and dark areas. I generally set my exposure to match the darker...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 07-31-2012
Replies: 105
Views: 11,011
Posted By pschauss
I shoot it at 100 and develop it for 16:00 in...

I shoot it at 100 and develop it for 16:00 in Rodinal 1+50. I get good results if I shoot in bright sunshine, but shots on an overcast day look really dull.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 07-29-2012
Replies: 1,316
Views: 140,491
Posted By pschauss
I have been shooting Double-X at 250 (Rodinal...

I have been shooting Double-X at 250 (Rodinal 1+50 for 7 minutes) or 650 (Diafine). After reading that some of you have treated this film like Tri-X, I decided to shoot a roll at 400 and develop it...
Forum: Movies / Cameras in the Movies / TV / Media 07-27-2012
Replies: 38
Views: 2,158
Posted By pschauss
Our second favorite is "Across the...

Our second favorite is "Across the Pacific".
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 07-25-2012
Replies: 53
Views: 4,155
Posted By pschauss
The first time I looked into the finder of a TLR...

The first time I looked into the finder of a TLR (a Yashica A), I was hooked. Even though the image was reversed I realized that I had a much clearer idea of what the final picture was going to look...
Forum: Yashica RF 07-22-2012
Replies: 804
Views: 150,098
Posted By pschauss
Two from my recently acquired...

Two from my recently acquired Yashica-Mat.
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=91709&d=1342979716
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Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 07-17-2012
Replies: 4
Views: 619
Posted By pschauss
Metal film spools

I just received an absolutely mint condition Yashicamat. The camera litterally looked like it had never been used except for the fact that there was a metal spool in the supply side, indicating that...
Forum: 120 RF Folders 07-17-2012
Replies: 38
Views: 3,787
Posted By pschauss
The key to film flatness on a 6x9 folder is to...

The key to film flatness on a 6x9 folder is to wind the film just before you take the shot, after you open the camera. Opening the bellows sometimes creates a slight vacuum which pulls the film away...
Forum: 120 RF Folders 07-12-2012
Replies: 6
Views: 955
Posted By pschauss
Thanks for the suggestions. The rollers are...

Thanks for the suggestions. The rollers are smooth but when I laid a ruller across the rollers with the bellows collapsed I discovered that the bellows protrude far enough that the film plane. ...
Forum: 120 RF Folders 07-11-2012
Replies: 6
Views: 955
Posted By pschauss
Super Ikonta - marks on the film

I have two 530A's. One works perfectly and on the other, some of the pictures, usually the first one or two frames, come out looking like the sample below. (Note, this is a 50% crop, printed on 5x7"...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 07-11-2012
Replies: 29
Views: 1,859
Posted By pschauss
Can you get infinity focus with a P6->Nikon...

Can you get infinity focus with a P6->Nikon adapter?

Will it work for pre-AI F mount cameras like a Nikkormat FTn?

Who sells these adapters?
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