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Forum: Canon RF 02-19-2013
Replies: 10
Views: 863
Posted By venchka
I can't speak for the earlier Serenar version. I...

I can't speak for the earlier Serenar version. I have owned and loved the later chrome Canon version since the mid-70s. I'm the second owner. Lately I have been thinking of selling the Canon 35/2.8...
Forum: Fuji X-Pro1 / X-E1 02-11-2013
Replies: 21
Views: 2,395
Posted By venchka
If/When/Have the Fuji RAW file concerns been...

If/When/Have the Fuji RAW file concerns been corrected relative to Adobe Lightroom? Or is this an Internet over-blown non-issue?

Wayne
Forum: Photography General Interest 02-08-2013
Replies: 63
Views: 1,480
Posted By venchka
Cool Amen Brother! Medium format always belongs on any...

Amen Brother! Medium format always belongs on any adventure.
Will you be in Texas at anytime? I'm in Houston. Give me a shout if you get close.

Combining the Nikonos technology with Joe's digital...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 02-05-2013
Replies: 870
Views: 113,848
Posted By venchka
Cool A week ago someone said that a 75mm AL lens had...

A week ago someone said that a 75mm AL lens had sold for $899. No idea of the condition. That is at least half of what I had seen a few years ago. Could be a one time deal. The lens is very good and...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-05-2013
Replies: 19
Views: 1,026
Posted By venchka
The price sounds reasonable. Probably in the...

The price sounds reasonable. Probably in the middle of the price range. No M5s in that condition at KEH for comparison.
Indeed, the M5 is the definition of "love-hate" in cameras. I am in the first...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-01-2013
Replies: 15
Views: 686
Posted By venchka
Indeed. There is a HUGE difference in finders....

Indeed. There is a HUGE difference in finders. The M5 is the pinnacle of Leica finders. All others pale by comparison.

Donning my flack jacket and firefighter suit.

Wayne
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 02-01-2013
Replies: 7
Views: 385
Posted By venchka
For landscapes, a friend uses a Nikon D800, Zeiss...

For landscapes, a friend uses a Nikon D800, Zeiss ZF & Nikon PC lenses, and software to stitch 100+ megapixel images. Contrary to Don's experience, he gets the most from the Zeiss macro Planars at...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 02-01-2013
Replies: 44
Views: 1,324
Posted By venchka
Your welcome. When I was researching the...

Your welcome.
When I was researching the particulars of that race, I ran across some color images of Mike's car taken by a Nikon SLR on color film. Mike's car was red.
That was creepy and cool at the...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 01-31-2013
Replies: 44
Views: 1,324
Posted By venchka
Cool When all you have is a TLR. You don't own a...

When all you have is a TLR. You don't own a tripod. You do the best you can.
Mamiya C220 Professional. 105mm lens.

September 14, 1969
Mike Hailwood
Formula 5000 Lola T142 Chevrolet V8
Sachs Curve,...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 01-31-2013
Replies: 44
Views: 1,324
Posted By venchka
Never mind some of the above. Just do it. For my...

Never mind some of the above. Just do it.
For my personal style & aging eyes, the Acute-Matte (spelling might be off), with the split image & micro-prism focusing aids and MUCH brighter overall...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 01-30-2013
Replies: 870
Views: 113,848
Posted By venchka
Cool True. More like 56mm x 56mm. Or something like...

True. More like 56mm x 56mm. Or something like that. I know that the glass on my Linhof Technika V has a rectangle labeled 56 x 72. So, even my 6 x 7 isn't really 6 or 7. No worries. My eyeballs...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 01-29-2013
Replies: 870
Views: 113,848
Posted By venchka
Cool A casual glance at the SMC 150/2.8 optical design...

A casual glance at the SMC 150/2.8 optical design bears more than a passing resemblance of the 150/4.0 Sonnar so much adored by Hasselblad users. A stop faster too.



(EDIT: Redundant. But...
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 01-24-2013
Replies: 34
Views: 1,339
Posted By venchka
Cool Fishsticks

Gruene, Texas. Click the image below for a gigantic version.

http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/246408-2/Fishsticks+LUG+Submission-1.jpg...
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 01-24-2013
Replies: 34
Views: 1,339
Posted By venchka
Cool http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/75292-1/Grey-Grey...

http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/75292-1/Grey-Grey-Black.jpg

Wayne
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 01-21-2013
Replies: 34
Views: 1,339
Posted By venchka
Can't let this good idea wither on the...

Can't let this good idea wither on the vine.

Mineloa, Texas.

http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/245408-2/Mineola+11-27-4.jpg

Wayne
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 01-17-2013
Replies: 34
Views: 1,339
Posted By venchka
Cool Two lenses. Built less than 10 years apart. Two...

Two lenses. Built less than 10 years apart. Two photographs. Taken 37 years...
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 01-16-2013
Replies: 34
Views: 1,339
Posted By venchka
Cool And now...some street...

And now...some street photography.

http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/326031-2/Fire_Lane-5558.jpg

http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/255242-2/LUG-006.jpg
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 01-16-2013
Replies: 34
Views: 1,339
Posted By venchka
Cool Why? There is no mention of equipment or...

Why? There is no mention of equipment or recording media.

Thank you very much! I really appreciate the inferred compliment.

Wayne
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 01-16-2013
Replies: 34
Views: 1,339
Posted By venchka
Thank you so much. I have a 12"x18" hanging at...

Thank you so much. I have a 12"x18" hanging at home.

Wayne
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 01-16-2013
Replies: 34
Views: 1,339
Posted By venchka
Cool http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/245415-1/Mineola+...

http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/245415-1/Mineola+11-27-7.jpg

Wayne
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 01-16-2013
Replies: 11
Views: 423
Posted By venchka
Not every M-mount lens will work on every M-mount...

Not every M-mount lens will work on every M-mount camera body.

Wayne
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 01-16-2013
Replies: 75
Views: 4,745
Posted By venchka
http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/78136-2/Cherry+Pi...

http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/78136-2/Cherry+Picker-1.jpg

Wayne
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 01-16-2013
Replies: 75
Views: 4,745
Posted By venchka
http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/142314-1/Villas+R...

http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/142314-1/Villas+Rain-1.jpg

Wayne
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 01-16-2013
Replies: 75
Views: 4,745
Posted By venchka
http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/61464-1/M5-28+M-H...

http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/61464-1/M5-28+M-Hex+Track.jpg

Wayne
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 01-16-2013
Replies: 34
Views: 1,339
Posted By venchka
http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/249695-2/Tgiving+...

http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/249695-2/Tgiving+Fall-3.jpg

Wayne
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 01-16-2013
Replies: 34
Views: 1,339
Posted By venchka
Cool Is guessing the lens permitted?

http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/89723-6/Wet+Window-000011.jpg

FUNK.

http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/56611-5/Hose-3+90-2_8.jpg

Wayne
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 01-15-2013
Replies: 3
Views: 283
Posted By venchka
On a more budget friendly level... I am...

On a more budget friendly level...

I am fortunate to own 3 lenses that I think would be a perfect match for your Konica 50/2.0. I find them very complimentary alongside either the Dual Range...
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 01-14-2013
Replies: 39
Views: 1,977
Posted By venchka
Cool Mine go in pages too. They are then placed under...

Mine go in pages too. They are then placed under my library of Ansel Adams' books. To date, Mr. Adams' books have not caused an improvement in my negatives. The books do make them flat after...
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 01-11-2013
Replies: 39
Views: 1,977
Posted By venchka
Cool I did say to check the V700 holders first. I...

I did say to check the V700 holders first. I don't own a V700. My Epson 1680 holders will NOT show ALL of 3 frames from either my negatives made in 1969 with a Mamiya C220 Pro TLR nor from my...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 01-10-2013
Replies: 9
Views: 378
Posted By venchka
I guess than makes sense. Mine were both...

I guess than makes sense. Mine were both black.
Does the counter dial change if using black or chrome lenses? I'm kidding!

Wayne
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 01-10-2013
Replies: 24
Views: 3,434
Posted By venchka
Cool Right on! Eric is The Man! Wayne

Right on! Eric is The Man!

Wayne
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 01-10-2013
Replies: 23
Views: 1,044
Posted By venchka
Drum scans are a whole other can of worms....

Drum scans are a whole other can of worms. Stunning to be sure depending on the machine, calibration & operator skill. The Large Format Forum has pages and pages and pages of drum scanning...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 01-10-2013
Replies: 24
Views: 3,434
Posted By venchka
I have the 45/4.0. Stunningly good lens....

I have the 45/4.0. Stunningly good lens. Relatively small, light weight. I now want the last version of the 55/4.0 as a companion.
I had the ground glass switch performed in 2011 when my 6x7 went in...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 01-10-2013
Replies: 24
Views: 3,434
Posted By venchka
No matter which model or age, the split image...

No matter which model or age, the split image ground glass is a MUST! This feature can be added if you can find the ground glass.

Wayne
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 01-10-2013
Replies: 9
Views: 378
Posted By venchka
I have one. Did have two. Never noticed. Doesn't...

I have one. Did have two. Never noticed. Doesn't affect photo production. Therefore it is ignored.

Wayne
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 01-10-2013
Replies: 39
Views: 1,977
Posted By venchka
The first thing that I would do is take a roll of...

The first thing that I would do is take a roll of negatives from your Hasselblad and see if the V700 Epson film holders will actually accept 3 frames from the Hasselblad. My older Epson holders will...
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 01-09-2013
Replies: 40
Views: 3,864
Posted By venchka
This may...

This may help...

http://www.kenleegallery.com/html/tech/scanning.php

Wayne
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 01-09-2013
Replies: 23
Views: 1,044
Posted By venchka
Cool No Tri-X, but I do have some Delta 3200 in 35mm &...

No Tri-X, but I do have some Delta 3200 in 35mm & 120. Developed in Xtol 1:3.

35mm first. Night. Retail store...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 01-08-2013
Replies: 7
Views: 254
Posted By venchka
I carry mine in a Canon LTM clip on meter case....

I carry mine in a Canon LTM clip on meter case. Perfect fit.
My D.R. Summicron lens & goggles arrived in the original case. I put the lens case away on the shelf immediately. Shortly after, I bought...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 01-08-2013
Replies: 85
Views: 10,531
Posted By venchka
Great work everyone! I don't see any 50mm...

Great work everyone! I don't see any 50mm Summicron or Nikkor 50/1.4 LTM examples. Does anyone own a Dual Range Summicron? Examples with a m4/3 camera? OM-D even? I may be able to get my hands on an...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 01-08-2013
Replies: 6
Views: 611
Posted By venchka
My 1961 Dual Range Summicron has GERMANY in the...

My 1961 Dual Range Summicron has GERMANY in the same place.

Wayne
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 01-07-2013
Replies: 11
Views: 498
Posted By venchka
^^^^^^ That is what I was going to suggest....

^^^^^^ That is what I was going to suggest. Window the frames you want, click the Auto Exposure icon (gray circle with two red arrows) and scan away.

Wayne
Forum: Photo Software 01-07-2013
Replies: 7
Views: 404
Posted By venchka
My digital darkroom consists of the...

My digital darkroom consists of the following:
Epson Expression 1680 Professional scanner, circa 2000-2001.
Epson Scan software.
Lightroom 3.6.
LR/Enfuse...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 01-05-2013
Replies: 95
Views: 3,825
Posted By venchka
Only at RFF. The Gearhead thread to end all...

Only at RFF. The Gearhead thread to end all Gearhead threads.
Have fun Y'all.

Wayne
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 01-04-2013
Replies: 6
Views: 544
Posted By venchka
The best thing to do with 2,000 slides is... Buy...

The best thing to do with 2,000 slides is...
Buy a decent slide viewing light box and a slide viewing magnifying loupe.
Start culling. You could whittle down the pile of slides that deserve scanning...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 01-04-2013
Replies: 35
Views: 1,353
Posted By venchka
The long end of either a 24-70 or 28-80 and all...

The long end of either a 24-70 or 28-80 and all of a 70-200.
I should be using my 90 & 135 more. OOPS! The 90 & 135 won't work on an SLR.

Wayne
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 01-03-2013
Replies: 90
Views: 6,123
Posted By venchka
Cool I apologize. I too share your sentiments about...

I apologize. I too share your sentiments about the Dual Range Summicron. I would never want to loose or give up my mint copy.

You may want to communicate with Focal Point as well. Explain what needs...
Forum: Fixed Lens RF 01-03-2013
Replies: 19
Views: 1,108
Posted By venchka
I have dad's Konica 50/3.5 M.I.O.J. (A Konica I...

I have dad's Konica 50/3.5 M.I.O.J. (A Konica I according to internet nomenclature) that he purchased in Japan sometime between 1949 & 1951. One of the best lenses that I have had the pleasure of...
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 01-03-2013
Replies: 90
Views: 6,123
Posted By venchka
Cool Agreed. 51.9mm according to the hand engraved...

Agreed. 51.9mm according to the hand engraved numbers & initials on my D.R. Summicron optical cell. In my first post I said that shimming/making it work may be required.

Unconfirmed by me, but many...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 01-03-2013
Replies: 95
Views: 3,825
Posted By venchka
My stable houses... Canons: EF, A-1, T-50, EOS-1,...

My stable houses...
Canons: EF, A-1, T-50, EOS-1, EOS-1n, Elan IIE, EOS 1D Mk III
Pentax 6x7
Hasselblad 501/cm
My hearing and nerves are intact. Exposures at 1/30 sec. are fine.
Fretting over SLR...
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