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Forum: 120 RF's Modern 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 9
Views: 394
Posted By DrTebi
I was looking for a GA645i (similar in many...

I was looking for a GA645i (similar in many aspects to the 645zi), and eventually decided to buy one from Adorama. I liked the return policy, and figured if anything is wrong with the camera, I can...
Forum: Leica M -- Konica RF 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 138
Views: 27,018
Posted By DrTebi
Edit: OK, I totally misunderstood this poll. I...

Edit: OK, I totally misunderstood this poll. I thought it was about the Mamiya M7, not the Leica M7. Nevertheless, I will leave the original post intact for your information and amusement...

It's...
Forum: Film vs Digital 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 10
Views: 338
Posted By DrTebi
For buying film, I prefer to order from one of...

For buying film, I prefer to order from one of these places:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/
http://www.adorama.com/
http://www.freestylephoto.biz/

I prefer these over eBay or other not so known...
Forum: Film vs Digital 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 2
Views: 205
Posted By DrTebi
I also use my local lab (thankfully it's only...

I also use my local lab (thankfully it's only three blocks from my house).

If I do have a batch of films, like after a vacation, I sometimes send my film to Dwayne's or NCPS for developing and...
Forum: Film vs Digital 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 36
Views: 1,551
Posted By DrTebi
Last year I was back in Europe and took two...

Last year I was back in Europe and took two cameras: My beloved Plaubel Makina 670 (6x7 medium format rangefinder), and my Ricoh GXR with the A12 50mm Lensor.

It turned out to be a pretty perfect...
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 04-08-2013
Replies: 71
Views: 4,208
Posted By DrTebi
I am surprised that you found the results from...

I am surprised that you found the results from ColorNeg mediocre. I must assume you have just mastered the Minolta scan software settings really well. I too have used the Minolta Scanner Software for...
Forum: Leica M -- Konica RF 03-30-2013
Replies: 9
Views: 588
Posted By DrTebi
Thank you for the welcoming responses! I was...

Thank you for the welcoming responses!

I was mostly looking to shoot the 50mm lens only, as I noticed during my shoot-outs that often lens-changing was more of an obstacle to me than an advantage. I...
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 03-30-2013
Replies: 71
Views: 4,208
Posted By DrTebi
With the right amount of enthusiasm, you will get...

With the right amount of enthusiasm, you will get great results, I am sure. If you have a Sony NEX, you could probably save some money by buying a good used macro lens, like a manual Pentax or so,...
Forum: Leica M -- Konica RF 03-30-2013
Replies: 9
Views: 588
Posted By DrTebi
Prepare me for my new Konica Hexar RF!

Hello,

I am coming on board with all the Konica Hexar RF users. Just yesterday I pulled the trigger, the package should be here next week.

GAS was probably the main reason... but then again it went...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-29-2013
Replies: 165
Views: 12,194
Posted By DrTebi
Sears KS-2 with Vivitar 28-135mm Macro

Gotta give my Sears KS-2 (a rebranded Ricoh XR-7) a bit of credit... it's a really nice SLR camera with all the most important basic settings. For this shot I used the Vivitar MC 28-135mm f3.5-4.5...
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 03-29-2013
Replies: 13
Views: 718
Posted By DrTebi
The Contax T2 has "focus marks", which basically...

The Contax T2 has "focus marks", which basically look like this:
> o <
And according to the manual, this is how you should use it:
1. Set the main-switch/focus dial in the manual focus range.
2. Aim...
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 03-29-2013
Replies: 71
Views: 4,208
Posted By DrTebi
Colorperfect is definitely great for converting...

Colorperfect is definitely great for converting color negatives to "digital positives." I believe that your approach will work quite well--the people at Colorperfect actually recommend to always make...
Forum: Voigtlander Fujica Bessa III 03-20-2013
Replies: 32
Views: 7,020
Posted By DrTebi
Let me know if you ever want to sell the W67, I...

Let me know if you ever want to sell the W67, I want to be your first potential buyer.

I have owned the Plaubel Makina 670 for a couple of years or so, and it is definitely my favorite camera. In...
Forum: Ricoh Leica M Mount 03-13-2013
Replies: 151
Views: 8,024
Posted By DrTebi
I couldn't resist either... ordered the A12 28mm...

I couldn't resist either... ordered the A12 28mm f/2.5 module.

I have had the GXR with the A12 50mm module for about a year now, quite happy with it. Especially after I finally got to literally "get...
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 03-09-2013
Replies: 2
Views: 377
Posted By DrTebi
I am no expert on drum scans, but to the best of...

I am no expert on drum scans, but to the best of my knowledge...

1) B&W or color can both be drum scanned and will both turn out much better results than a CCD scanner (if done right, which you...
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 03-05-2013
Replies: 71
Views: 4,208
Posted By DrTebi
To get a grip on the colors of negative scans,...

To get a grip on the colors of negative scans, there are a couple of things I do:
I scan the image as a tiff, then open Adobe Bridge, right-click on the image and do "Open in CameraRaw". This allows...
Forum: 120 RF's Modern 03-02-2013
Replies: 12
Views: 796
Posted By DrTebi
Hmmm... some thick curtains may have helped...

Hmmm... some thick curtains may have helped :)

'just scanned a slide film, and afterwards mounted the slides and projected them (it was already after 9pm). The difference is striking... a lot more...
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 02-26-2013
Replies: 71
Views: 4,208
Posted By DrTebi
just raw scans

I have been using Vuescan for a while, but I never really liked the interface too much. Somehow it always wants to make it's own settings, even after saving settings and re-loading them. It also...
Forum: 120 RF's Modern 02-26-2013
Replies: 12
Views: 796
Posted By DrTebi
Projecting slides would be the ultimate...

Projecting slides would be the ultimate experience. There are only a few options though:
As mentioned by Rob-F, the Mamiya Pro-Cabin, and then there are the Götschmann slide projectors. The latter...
Forum: 120 RF's Modern 02-16-2013
Replies: 17
Views: 1,198
Posted By DrTebi
I am surprised that nobody has asked which lenses...

I am surprised that nobody has asked which lenses you use on the Mamiya. Fact is, that the area being metered in comparison to the frame-size being shot will differ depending on the lens you use. In...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 02-10-2013
Replies: 7
Views: 548
Posted By DrTebi
You may have a point, but you are comparing a...

You may have a point, but you are comparing a camera with an 80mm lens to one with a 50mm lens. Your points may be more accurate when comparing the Plaubel Makina W67 to the Fujifilm GF670W.

These...
Forum: 120 RF's Modern 01-18-2013
Replies: 8
Views: 583
Posted By DrTebi
It's too bad you are not fond of the 6x7 format,...

It's too bad you are not fond of the 6x7 format, because for ultimate portability, the Plaubel Makina 67 or 670 is unbeatable.

I have recently traveled with the Mamiya 7II and two lenses, and a few...
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 01-03-2013
Replies: 6
Views: 316
Posted By DrTebi
Thank you, at least now I know I am not crazy and...

Thank you, at least now I know I am not crazy and that this appears to happen to someone else as well.

It's really too bad, as I do like the CanoScan scans a lot, nice colors and sharpness.

Anyway,...
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 12-09-2012
Replies: 6
Views: 316
Posted By DrTebi
Good idea but--it cannot really be my aspect...

Good idea but--it cannot really be my aspect ratio... it's set correctly, and as I mentioned, the scans from the Minolta scanner look correct on the same monitor.
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 12-09-2012
Replies: 6
Views: 316
Posted By DrTebi
Canoscan FS4000US--anybody noticed image "stretching"?

I am wondering if anybody who uses a Canoscan FS4000US has ever noticed that it stretches it's scans. Mine does... I started noticing that sometimes faces and other "known objects" just looked weird,...
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 12-09-2012
Replies: 10
Views: 689
Posted By DrTebi
I agree with Michalm. After trying many methods...

I agree with Michalm.

After trying many methods of adjusting scanner settings etc., I found that it's really best to scan the images as "raw" images, or linear images. Most scanning software...
Forum: 120 RF's Modern 12-04-2012
Replies: 29
Views: 2,511
Posted By DrTebi
There is a Mamiya 7II with 65mm lens on eBay...

There is a Mamiya 7II with 65mm lens on eBay right now. Seems like a good deal to me, you might want to check it out:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/170953582443
Forum: Film vs Digital 12-01-2012
Replies: 9
Views: 628
Posted By DrTebi
Tube amps kick ass. Believe me.

Tube amps kick ass. Believe me.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 11-25-2012
Replies: 9
Views: 782
Posted By DrTebi
On a trip last year I accidentally pushed this...

On a trip last year I accidentally pushed this film two stops... 'forgot to reset the ISO dial from 400 to 100.

I told my lab, and they developed accordingly. Here are the results (some are Velvia...
Forum: Film vs Digital 11-22-2012
Replies: 63
Views: 3,829
Posted By DrTebi
Well then, where is that 20 megapixel digital...

Well then, where is that 20 megapixel digital projector that allows me to project one image after another from these technically advanced bazillion megapixel cameras?

Until then, I will happily...
Forum: 120 RF's Modern 11-20-2012
Replies: 29
Views: 2,511
Posted By DrTebi
I had the 50mm first, then added the 80mm. To me...

I had the 50mm first, then added the 80mm. To me it would not have made much sense to add the 43mm in place of the 80mm, the angle of view is just not different enough.

That's my opinion however....
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 11-16-2012
Replies: 60
Views: 5,598
Posted By DrTebi
Looks great. I heard a lot of good things about...

Looks great. I heard a lot of good things about the NC cameras. I however did buy into the Z-series, which were also, unfortunately, Mamiya last venture in the 35mm market. I am very happy with the...
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 11-15-2012
Replies: 10
Views: 1,002
Posted By DrTebi
You may save yourself a lot of time by doing just...

You may save yourself a lot of time by doing just straight raw scans with Vuescan and then converting the raw files with the ColorPerfect plugin for photoshop.

I recently tried it out and was really...
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 11-15-2012
Replies: 31
Views: 4,825
Posted By DrTebi
I have just made the plunge and bought...

I have just made the plunge and bought ColorPerfect, after getting some nice results from the demo version.

After scanning slides with Vuescan in "RAW" mode and then converting them in Photoshop...
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 11-15-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 1,557
Posted By DrTebi
How do you mean? This combination requires...

How do you mean? This combination requires photoshop as well, or am I missing something?

I suppose you do...
- Raw scan with Vuescan
- Open in photoshop, Filters->CF Systems->ColorPerfect
- Save,...
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 11-07-2012
Replies: 37
Views: 3,542
Posted By DrTebi
Wow this has turned in quite a "hot"...

Wow this has turned in quite a "hot" discussion...

There are a couple of things not mentioned that I would like to point out, based on my own experience:

1)
Well, I disagree. At least if you do...
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 11-07-2012
Replies: 10
Views: 630
Posted By DrTebi
To me it sounds like you have the infrared...

To me it sounds like you have the infrared filtering on, and maybe on a high setting? That's usually the only time that I get the "defects" that you describe.

Make sure you set Vuescan to the...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 11-07-2012
Replies: 74
Views: 2,974
Posted By DrTebi
I second that, well said.

I second that, well said.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 11-07-2012
Replies: 165
Views: 12,194
Posted By DrTebi
"Our" Squirrel Fritzi enjoying some...

"Our" Squirrel Fritzi enjoying some almonds.
Sears KS-1 with Pentax M 50mm f/1.4 on Ilford XP2.

There is also a fun close-up video of this guy in action...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 11-06-2012
Replies: 60
Views: 5,598
Posted By DrTebi
Ahhh... what did I miss? Which SLR are you...

Ahhh... what did I miss? Which SLR are you talking about?
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 11-06-2012
Replies: 60
Views: 5,598
Posted By DrTebi
Interesting. I have a Mamiya ZM and a ZE-2, and...

Interesting. I have a Mamiya ZM and a ZE-2, and two times the same lens (50mm f/2.0), and made a little comparison in regards to the "dimness" of the viewfinders. It turns out that the ZM is actually...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 11-06-2012
Replies: 60
Views: 5,598
Posted By DrTebi
Here are some shots from the Mamiya ZM with the...

Here are some shots from the Mamiya ZM with the 135mm f/2.8 lens. Shot on Fujifilm Superia 200, which I really like for it's colors, contrast, and sharpness.

I started hunting down more Mamiya "Z"...
Forum: 120 RF's Modern 11-05-2012
Replies: 38
Views: 5,952
Posted By DrTebi
Well, there is actually a thread here on...

Well, there is actually a thread here on rangefinderforum.com that explains how to adjust the rangefinder yourself:
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1631

Apparently some have...
Forum: Xpan & Other Panoramics 11-05-2012
Replies: 7
Views: 1,244
Posted By DrTebi
Same here. I usually use my local lab...

Same here. I usually use my local lab (photoworkssf.com (http://photoworkssf.com)), and ask them not to cut the film. Actually, I always ask them not to cut the film--a couple of times I noticed a...
Forum: Xpan & Other Panoramics 11-05-2012
Replies: 8
Views: 1,173
Posted By DrTebi
I have taken plenty of shots with the 45mm lens...

I have taken plenty of shots with the 45mm lens and a Vivitar 283 of the artwork around my academy. However, only a few of those in the panoramic format. The Vivitar flash has no problems covering...
Forum: 120 RF's Modern 10-28-2012
Replies: 38
Views: 5,952
Posted By DrTebi
Here a pic of mine, which is currently at...

Here a pic of mine, which is currently at Precision Camera in Chicago because I was too eager to adjust the rangefinder myself... and messed it up.

This was shot on Fujifilm T64, with a Sears KS-2...
Forum: Xpan & Other Panoramics 07-23-2012
Replies: 36
Views: 2,901
Posted By DrTebi
Just discovered this thread. I see the OP has...

Just discovered this thread. I see the OP has been convinced and bought an XPan. I am sure you will not be disappointed!

I have the XPan since about 1 1/2 years, and out of my 10+ analog camera...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 06-19-2012
Replies: 60
Views: 5,598
Posted By DrTebi
I also just recently got the 135mm lens, small...

I also just recently got the 135mm lens, small and feels really good. I am on the road right now, but will post some results when I come back. Make sure to post your images!
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 06-19-2012
Replies: 60
Views: 5,598
Posted By DrTebi
Yes, the ergonomics of the ZM are really nice, a...

Yes, the ergonomics of the ZM are really nice, a camera that´s easy to hold with one hand. I actually bought it because of it´s ergonomics, and my curiousity of 35mm Mamiya lenses (since the MF...
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 06-04-2012
Replies: 9
Views: 2,200
Posted By DrTebi
I am glad it worked out for you. As I mentioned...

I am glad it worked out for you. As I mentioned in my original post, I am not sure what exactly made the DImage software work on Windows 7. After reading your post, my suspicion is, that Vuescan...
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