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Forum: Repair / Camera Care 03-15-2013
Replies: 3
Views: 243
Posted By Dave S.
Thanks farlymac, I'll try to carve out some time...

Thanks farlymac, I'll try to carve out some time this weekend and give it a go using the directions on the link you provided - very helpful! Thanks again!
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 03-13-2013
Replies: 3
Views: 243
Posted By Dave S.
Agfa Optima 1035 Repair - Self Timer Lock Repair

I recently picked up a very nice copy of a Agfa Optima 1035 in a cheap lot of old cameras. Everything appears to be in fine order except the self timer does not lock when I wind it. Anyone got an...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 03-01-2013
Replies: 5
Views: 378
Posted By Dave S.
Thanks for everyone's responses. I'll mull it...

Thanks for everyone's responses. I'll mull it over for a bit and at least soup my first roll before deciding. Thanks again!
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 02-28-2013
Replies: 5
Views: 378
Posted By Dave S.
Yashica Mat 124G Mirror Replacement - Worth It?

On a lark I picked up a Yashica Mat 124G off of the big auction site recently. The BIN price of $89 + Free Shipping was just to tempting to resist!

After receiving the camera I did a thorough check...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-22-2013
Replies: 74
Views: 4,287
Posted By Dave S.
"The human connection Holding a nice mechanical...

"The human connection Holding a nice mechanical device is as strong as the connection that a human has while holding a Chicken Drumstick. There is something about life itself into it."

This made...
Forum: RFF Photo Projects 02-06-2013
Replies: 31
Views: 1,088
Posted By Dave S.
So Kent, Santa did bring you something... You...

So Kent, Santa did bring you something... You must have been very nice in 2012! :D
Forum: RFF Photo Projects 01-27-2013
Replies: 31
Views: 1,088
Posted By Dave S.
Kent, j.scooter, clint troy, Jamie Pilliers,...

Kent, j.scooter, clint troy, Jamie Pilliers, ornate_wrasse - Thanks for your kind words regarding my "Ski Swirl" photo!

ferider: I agree with Jamie Pillars your "Christmas" shot is very nice. The...
Forum: RFF Photo Projects 01-27-2013
Replies: 31
Views: 1,088
Posted By Dave S.
Wow Kent! You really left some nice work on the...

Wow Kent! You really left some nice work on the "cutting room floor". The 1st and the 4th really appeal to me. Great idea to start this thread up. I'm curious: It looks like the woman hugging in...
Forum: RFF Photo Projects 01-24-2013
Replies: 31
Views: 1,088
Posted By Dave S.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/daveslenswork/8413666...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/daveslenswork/8413666852/http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8323/8413666852_2d785a4269_z.jpg


While not exactly "street photography" this is a photo I took during the 2 day...
Forum: RFF Photo Projects 01-23-2013
Replies: 12
Views: 735
Posted By Dave S.
Thank you Kent for putting on another fantastic...

Thank you Kent for putting on another fantastic Decisive Challenge! Congratulations to all of the winners! I'm eager to participate in the next challenge. Cheers! to all participants.
Forum: RFF Photo Projects 01-15-2013
Replies: 88
Views: 3,768
Posted By Dave S.
1. Man Centered Square Triangles 2. Winters...

1. Man Centered Square Triangles
2. Winters Seagulls
3. Indecisive Moment
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 12-21-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 1,389
Posted By Dave S.
Leica CM added to the list! Good suggestion...

Leica CM added to the list! Good suggestion kdemas. As to other suggestions: Just looking for fixed focal length and "high end" cameras. I should have been a little clearer in my original post. ...
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 12-21-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 1,389
Posted By Dave S.
High End Fixed Lens 35mm Point & Shoot Cameras

I recently was in the market for a Ricoh GR1v and ended up buying a Fujifilm Natura Black S f1.9 instead. This was mostly because the Natura was such a good deal I couldn't pass it up. I've been...
Forum: Fixed Lens RF 12-18-2012
Replies: 2
Views: 312
Posted By Dave S.
Konica Auto S1.6 on big auction site

There is a nice looking Konica Auto S1.6 up on the big auction site that is tempting the heck out of me! It has a nice Buy It Now price too. I REALLY don't need another camera, but I thought...
Forum: Yashica RF 12-18-2012
Replies: 7
Views: 680
Posted By Dave S.
Well, I tied the blow dryer trick. What I...

Well, I tied the blow dryer trick. What I discovered in this process is that the focus ring seems to be warped. There is a small gap between the focus ring and the lens body, but the gap between...
Forum: RFF Photo Projects 12-16-2012
Replies: 150
Views: 6,151
Posted By Dave S.
Just got back from shooting. Saturday was a bust...

Just got back from shooting. Saturday was a bust for me, but tonight I was able to shoot from about 9pm to 11:55pm. Lots of full aperture and slow shutter speeds! Hopefully, I'll have something...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 12-13-2012
Replies: 364
Views: 24,618
Posted By Dave S.
All of these items are still available (see post...

All of these items are still available (see post #'s 70, 71, 72 for pictures):

Prices indicated are for shipping CONUS.

2. Mastering Digital Printing (Copyright 2003) by Harald Johnson. $5

3. ...
Forum: Scale Focus 35's 12-13-2012
Replies: 7
Views: 493
Posted By Dave S.
Yes, I really like mine too. I have two. One I...

Yes, I really like mine too. I have two. One I picked up several years ago when I was first getting into film photography. The shutter was sticky as heck and so I ended up sending it to "The Head...
Forum: Scale Focus 35's 12-13-2012
Replies: 7
Views: 493
Posted By Dave S.
Thanks for your input kuzano. I am aware of the...

Thanks for your input kuzano. I am aware of the necessity of extending the lens for the camera to function. I don't believe that is my particular problem. I took the camera apart a bit tonight and...
Forum: Scale Focus 35's 12-12-2012
Replies: 7
Views: 493
Posted By Dave S.
Do you recall where this lock is located? What...

Do you recall where this lock is located? What did you use for lubrication? Thanks!
Forum: Scale Focus 35's 12-11-2012
Replies: 7
Views: 493
Posted By Dave S.
I have the same problem. Mine started after I...

I have the same problem. Mine started after I took the top plate off and reattached the frame line component which had come unglued and was sitting cockeyed. It will fire a few times, but then...
Forum: Yashica RF 12-11-2012
Replies: 7
Views: 680
Posted By Dave S.
Thanks for the tip btgc! I'll try that first.

Thanks for the tip btgc! I'll try that first.
Forum: Yashica RF 12-11-2012
Replies: 7
Views: 680
Posted By Dave S.
Yashica Lynx 14e - Focus Ring Lubrication

I have a wonderful Yashica Lynx 14e, but adjusting the focus ring is difficult because there's a bit too much resistance. I suspect it needs to be lubricated somehow, but I don't know how to do it? ...
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 12-11-2012
Replies: 2
Views: 399
Posted By Dave S.
Thanks for the info and advice Wolves3012!

Thanks for the info and advice Wolves3012!
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 12-10-2012
Replies: 2
Views: 399
Posted By Dave S.
Jupiter 8 Focus Ring Adjustment

I recently received a Jupiter 8 from fellow RFF member randolph45 (thank you!) via the annual RFF Christmas Giveaway. The focus ring on this lens is misaligned with the distance scale on the lens...
Forum: Yashica RF 12-01-2012
Replies: 19
Views: 1,011
Posted By Dave S.
I have really enjoyed mine. I do not believe the...

I have really enjoyed mine. I do not believe the CC or CCN had the "POD" like some other Yashica Electro's. You might find the link below of...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 11-27-2012
Replies: 364
Views: 24,618
Posted By Dave S.
pm sent on the Zorki 6 from randolph45.

pm sent on the Zorki 6 from randolph45.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 11-26-2012
Replies: 364
Views: 24,618
Posted By Dave S.
Kevels, the fujica compact deluxe goes to...

Kevels, the fujica compact deluxe goes to you.

Cheers! Dave
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 11-25-2012
Replies: 364
Views: 24,618
Posted By Dave S.
And here's the final couple of photos (see post...

And here's the final couple of photos (see post above):
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 11-25-2012
Replies: 364
Views: 24,618
Posted By Dave S.
Here are some photos of other items I'm offering...

Here are some photos of other items I'm offering (see post above).
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 11-25-2012
Replies: 364
Views: 24,618
Posted By Dave S.
Below are a list of items I hope will spread good...

Below are a list of items I hope will spread good cheer! Shipping cost is listed after each item (USA only).

1. Fujica Compact Deluxe $5

Meter works, but is jumps around a lot like there's a...
Forum: RFF Photo Projects 11-21-2012
Replies: 150
Views: 6,151
Posted By Dave S.
I'm very excited about this! I participated in...

I'm very excited about this! I participated in the 1st Decisive Challenge, but last minute unexpected obligations prevented me from participating in the 2nd. I'm really glad you have expanded it to...
Forum: Scale Focus 35's 11-18-2012
Replies: 14
Views: 1,010
Posted By Dave S.
Perhaps the Pentax PC-3000? 25mm and auto focus....

Perhaps the Pentax PC-3000? 25mm and auto focus. Not really super wide, but pretty wide none-the-less. One my favorite thrift store finds.
Forum: Half Frames / Subminiatures 10-19-2012
Replies: 19
Views: 6,728
Posted By Dave S.
Yes, the manual states: "For portrait shots at...

Yes, the manual states:

"For portrait shots at about 2 1/2 feet (0.6 meters) turn the focusing ring until the "P" on the focusing ring is in line with the Focusing Ring Arrow. Use the red "G" for...
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 10-13-2012
Replies: 3
Views: 507
Posted By Dave S.
This lens is prone to flare. Get a lens hood and...

This lens is prone to flare. Get a lens hood and avoid shooting into your light source (e.g. the sun) unless you want that "effect". You might also find this thread tangentially...
Forum: RFF Photo Projects 08-14-2012
Replies: 159
Views: 10,016
Posted By Dave S.
Thank you for the reminder PM about the deadline...

Thank you for the reminder PM about the deadline kdemas (http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/member.php?u=934)! I need to hop to it and shoot out the rest of a couple rolls and get them into the...
Forum: RFF Photo Projects 07-09-2012
Replies: 159
Views: 10,016
Posted By Dave S.
Count me in too. I really enjoyed participating...

Count me in too. I really enjoyed participating in the last Decisive Challenge and I'm thrilled that you're organizing this event again. Thank You!

-Dave
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 07-03-2012
Replies: 13
Views: 970
Posted By Dave S.
Would your camera be better off a bookend?

I got an email from my wife today with the subject line "another idea for cameras you don't sell". (Yikes!) Inside there was nothing but this...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 06-13-2012
Replies: 22
Views: 17,144
Posted By Dave S.
I picked up a Yashica Lynx 14e on the big auction...

I picked up a Yashica Lynx 14e on the big auction site for about $50 about 6 months or so ago. Showed up fully functional, great cosmetic condition, and more contrasty rangefinder patch than either...
Forum: Yashica RF 05-28-2012
Replies: 6
Views: 929
Posted By Dave S.
Thanks to everyone for the info. I'll set the...

Thanks to everyone for the info. I'll set the camera in the sun and see how that goes first.
Forum: Yashica RF 05-27-2012
Replies: 6
Views: 929
Posted By Dave S.
Yashica Electro 35 CC Top Plate Stuck

I have a very nice condition Yashica Electro 35 CC that I just can't seem to get the top plate off so I can clean the rangefinder / viewfinder. :mad:

I have removed all three screws, the battery...
Forum: Photography General Interest 05-21-2012
Replies: 14
Views: 1,152
Posted By Dave S.
Talking Thanks again for everyone's helpful information. ...

Thanks again for everyone's helpful information. I must admit I felt a little giddy that photony texas (http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/member.php?u=25693) actually replied to this post :D. ...
Forum: Photography General Interest 05-19-2012
Replies: 14
Views: 1,152
Posted By Dave S.
Thanks for all of your responses. I'll check...

Thanks for all of your responses. I'll check them out!

FYI: I came across Andrei Chezhin's...
Forum: Photography General Interest 05-18-2012
Replies: 14
Views: 1,152
Posted By Dave S.
Double Exposure "Masters"

Can anyone recommend specific photographers who have been especially successful, known for, and/or executed exceptionally well the double exposure technique? I am curious about this process and...
Forum: Olympus RF 05-16-2012
Replies: 25
Views: 2,613
Posted By Dave S.
Any idea what he (John Hermanson) might have done...

Any idea what he (John Hermanson) might have done during the CLA to improve the viewfinder and RF patch so well? Was it just a cleaning? Something else?

Thanks! Dave
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 05-07-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 1,127
Posted By Dave S.
Heads of State also Photographers?

This being an election year in the US and in several other countries around the globe I was wondering if any Heads of State have also been avid photographers?

I can't think of any US presidents off...
Forum: Yashica RF 04-29-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 1,134
Posted By Dave S.
Yes, the Yashica Lynx 5000e is a beauty. I...

Yes, the Yashica Lynx 5000e is a beauty. I picked one up for nothing at the "free" table at our local swap meet a few weeks back. The shutter was stuck and the Yashica name plate had fallen off,...
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 04-16-2012
Replies: 18
Views: 1,145
Posted By Dave S.
Thanks for all of the above information. I...

Thanks for all of the above information. I stopped by the Puget Sound photographic Collectors Society Annual Photographic Show and Swap last Saturday and picked up a Minolta AF-C. It had a price...
Forum: Fixed Lens RF 04-13-2012
Replies: 5
Views: 938
Posted By Dave S.
Eureka! I took the bottom plate off and did...

Eureka! I took the bottom plate off and did exactly what you suggested farlymac. I watched the the motions and deduced what might be out of place. Thanks again for your advice!

Solution: One of...
Forum: Fixed Lens RF 04-13-2012
Replies: 5
Views: 938
Posted By Dave S.
Thanks for your advice farlymac. I'll look for...

Thanks for your advice farlymac. I'll look for those items and update how things go afterwards.
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