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Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 04-17-2013
Replies: 107
Views: 3,818
Posted By Joe Vitessa
This sort of sounds like petitioning Pan Am to...

This sort of sounds like petitioning Pan Am to bring back the red eye from LAX to LaGuardia.
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-03-2013
Replies: 28
Views: 1,222
Posted By Joe Vitessa
When I traveled to Buenos Aires several years...

When I traveled to Buenos Aires several years ago, I was very impressed with the selection of old cameras. All those Nazis who fled Germany after the war brought their cameras, apparently. Prices...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-13-2013
Replies: 5
Views: 381
Posted By Joe Vitessa
The Miranda Sensorex is a very cool looking...

The Miranda Sensorex is a very cool looking camera. The 50mm 1.4 on mine is surprisingly good, too!
Forum: Image Processing: Darkroom / Lightroom / Film 03-12-2013
Replies: 29
Views: 1,415
Posted By Joe Vitessa
NPR Story about 'Young Folks' Using Film

Check it out:
http://www.npr.org/2013/03/11/174043507/film-cameras-help-young-people-act-on-nostalgia-for-a-time-they-never-knew?sc=17&f=2
Forum: Other RF 03-10-2013
Replies: 102
Views: 3,790
Posted By Joe Vitessa
1. Mamiya 6 -- Best lenses ever on anything 2....

1. Mamiya 6 -- Best lenses ever on anything
2. Contax IIa -- The 50mm 1.5 Sonnar renders so nicely
3. Konica IIIa -- gorgeous viewfinder, cool film advance, great 50mm 1.8 lens
4. Contax G2 -- for...
Forum: Zeiss Contax 03-08-2013
Replies: 15
Views: 756
Posted By Joe Vitessa
My G2 has been fine for several years. I did have...

My G2 has been fine for several years. I did have some problems with a G1, however. I suspect they're not quite as tough as an M6, but should hold up for most uses.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 03-06-2013
Replies: 43
Views: 1,318
Posted By Joe Vitessa
For C-41: Ektar. Fuji Superia. Kodak Gold....

For C-41: Ektar. Fuji Superia. Kodak Gold.

Everything else is way too expensive.
Forum: 120 RF Folders 02-26-2013
Replies: 37
Views: 1,262
Posted By Joe Vitessa
Super Fujica 6

If you can find one, the Super Fujica 6 is a wonderful camera with a great lens--and it's rangefinder coupled!
Forum: Image Processing: Darkroom / Lightroom / Film 02-22-2013
Replies: 2
Views: 364
Posted By Joe Vitessa
I've been happy with Mpix.

I've been happy with Mpix.
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 02-05-2013
Replies: 53
Views: 3,003
Posted By Joe Vitessa
Isoterica is correct. The Voigtlander Brillant is...

Isoterica is correct. The Voigtlander Brillant is truly the smallest TLR. I have the FOCUSING Brillant with a sharp Color-Skopar 3.5 lens. There is also a Brillant with the Heliar lens. It truly is...
Forum: Other RF 01-30-2013
Replies: 78
Views: 8,847
Posted By Joe Vitessa
Very much enjoying your Konica IIIM journal. I...

Very much enjoying your Konica IIIM journal.
I recently picked up a IIIA with the 50mm 1.8 lens. Now I'm trying to find the proper Konihood.

Please keep posting. Wonderful work!

Joe
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 01-27-2013
Replies: 1
Views: 235
Posted By Joe Vitessa
I've got a Uniflex II. Not a bad cheap TLR. Fun...

I've got a Uniflex II. Not a bad cheap TLR. Fun to shot. I like that you don't have to cock the shuttter. Buy one and you could be the fifth member to join the Uniflex Group on Flickr! There's a user...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 01-22-2013
Replies: 5
Views: 584
Posted By Joe Vitessa
Best Film Prices I've Found Today

Just placed an order for several films at the cheapest U.S. prices I've seen as of Jan. 22, 2013:

Has anyone ordered from Mel Pierce Camera before?
Tri-x 120: $4.15/roll
Reala 120: $19.95/five...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 01-22-2013
Replies: 9
Views: 415
Posted By Joe Vitessa
I've been developing the 120 in Clayton F76+...

I've been developing the 120 in Clayton F76+ (Arista Premium liquid developer) with decent results, but I've heard it really shines in XTOL. (Xtol, 1:1 for 13 minutes @68 degrees).
The price is...
Forum: Image Processing: Darkroom / Lightroom / Film 01-04-2013
Replies: 66
Views: 2,332
Posted By Joe Vitessa
Classic. Just classic.

Classic. Just classic.
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 01-01-2013
Replies: 4
Views: 1,265
Posted By Joe Vitessa
Great camera! The 80mm f2 is one of the best,...

Great camera! The 80mm f2 is one of the best, most unique lenses I've ever used.
Ross Yerkes will have spare parts, but KEH will repair the camera for a cheaper rate. Yes, Essex works on them as...
Forum: Fixed Lens RF 12-25-2012
Replies: 2
Views: 300
Posted By Joe Vitessa
Essex Camera will do a fine job for $95.

Essex Camera will do a fine job for $95.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 12-25-2012
Replies: 3,038
Views: 297,962
Posted By Joe Vitessa
The Winder 2 is permanently attached to my OM-2n....

The Winder 2 is permanently attached to my OM-2n. Really like how the camera balances with it mounted. Plus, it's fast enough to shoot my kids!
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 12-21-2012
Replies: 365
Views: 41,563
Posted By Joe Vitessa
I find the shutter on my XD11 to be quieter than...

I find the shutter on my XD11 to be quieter than on my Oly OM-2n. Sorry, can't advise on the lens choice, but my 50mm 1.4 is great!
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 12-21-2012
Replies: 54
Views: 2,064
Posted By Joe Vitessa
Just called Freestyle. They have 123,000 rolls of...

Just called Freestyle. They have 123,000 rolls of the 36 exposure left. Their rep didn't know anything about the film being discontinued, and she checked with her supervisor, too. Just to be safe, I...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 12-20-2012
Replies: 54
Views: 2,064
Posted By Joe Vitessa
Very curious to know exactly how many rolls that...

Very curious to know exactly how many rolls that would be!
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 12-20-2012
Replies: 54
Views: 2,064
Posted By Joe Vitessa
I knew the day was coming, but it's still sad to...

I knew the day was coming, but it's still sad to hear. I imagine Freestyle will NOT replace Arista Premium film and with just continue with Artista.Edu as long as Foma supplies it.
Just glad I...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 07-24-2012
Replies: 9
Views: 1,055
Posted By Joe Vitessa
Congrats on your purchase. As a faithful Norita...

Congrats on your purchase. As a faithful Norita 66 user, I think you'll love that 80mm f2 lens. The whole thing is sort of like using a giant Canon F1. Have fun!

Joe
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 07-24-2012
Replies: 58
Views: 5,305
Posted By Joe Vitessa
Regarding fit/finish of German vs. Japanese TLRs,...

Regarding fit/finish of German vs. Japanese TLRs, it's obvious that Rolleiflexes trump the Minoltacords, but I have to say my Kalloflex is one beautiful, solid TLR. And its design--focus knob and...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 07-23-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 1,484
Posted By Joe Vitessa
Rite Aid had a buy-one-get-one free deal on both...

Rite Aid had a buy-one-get-one free deal on both Fuji Xtra and the house brand film (same thing?) last week. Came to less than $2 a roll, plus if you're in their club, you get a $3 off coupon.
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 07-13-2012
Replies: 52
Views: 3,674
Posted By Joe Vitessa
Interesting comparison. I much prefer the Pentax...

Interesting comparison. I much prefer the Pentax shot. The DOF is much more interesting. The OMD OOF areas look mushy and bland to my eyes. Thanks for posting.

Joe
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 04-24-2012
Replies: 124
Views: 4,434
Posted By Joe Vitessa
I'm about 98 percent film. But my kids always...

I'm about 98 percent film. But my kids always express disappointment when they ask me to see the image on the back of my camera that isn't there.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 04-23-2012
Replies: 6
Views: 846
Posted By Joe Vitessa
+1 I picked up a 8008 a few years ago to use as...

+1
I picked up a 8008 a few years ago to use as my "kayaking camera" and I've used it so much more than I originally thought I would. Just a reliable machine that fits well in the hands. I paid $30...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 04-04-2012
Replies: 122
Views: 8,297
Posted By Joe Vitessa
I've picked up a couple Miranda Sensorex in the...

I've picked up a couple Miranda Sensorex in the last few weeks. Nice cameras -- definitely NOT Leica-like, but fun to use. The front-mounted release is comfortable and the 50mm 1.4 lens I've got is...
Forum: Zeiss Contax 03-29-2012
Replies: 16
Views: 3,044
Posted By Joe Vitessa
I only have a 50mm Planar for my ZM, but my 45mm...

I only have a 50mm Planar for my ZM, but my 45mm G might have a slight edge... Tough call...
Forum: Zeiss Contax 03-29-2012
Replies: 19
Views: 1,292
Posted By Joe Vitessa
Frank Marshman aka Camera Wiz works on these, as...

Frank Marshman aka Camera Wiz works on these, as well as just about any mechanical camera for that matter.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-27-2012
Replies: 54
Views: 2,944
Posted By Joe Vitessa
Me, too! But with Ultrafine Xtreme 400. Love that...

Me, too! But with Ultrafine Xtreme 400. Love that Vitessa!
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 03-26-2012
Replies: 7
Views: 904
Posted By Joe Vitessa
I purchased 20 rolls a month ago and called last...

I purchased 20 rolls a month ago and called last week looking for more. The sales rep said there were 1000 rolls left. I waited a day or two or three--and poof!--when I went back online to order,...
Forum: Fixed Lens RF 03-22-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 1,632
Posted By Joe Vitessa
Anyone know how the 50mm 1.8 compares with the...

Anyone know how the 50mm 1.8 compares with the 48mm 2.0? Dante Stella writes that the 50mm 1.8 is sharper, but if anyone has the 48mm, I'd like to hear how they like it.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-14-2012
Replies: 122
Views: 12,671
Posted By Joe Vitessa
I've found that shooting with a TLR makes people...

I've found that shooting with a TLR makes people (strangers, too) instantly relax. They think it's wonderful to be photographed with such an antiquity, and can hardly believe that such a thing still...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 03-11-2012
Replies: 26
Views: 2,298
Posted By Joe Vitessa
Developed some Ultrafine Xtreme 400 120 in F76+...

Developed some Ultrafine Xtreme 400 120 in F76+ (Arista Premium) developer with good results. Used HP5 times per raytoei's recommendation. I haven't shot much HP5 since my college days, but it looks...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-05-2012
Replies: 4
Views: 525
Posted By Joe Vitessa
Sure. Pentax 35mm f2 is the obvious choice. A...

Sure. Pentax 35mm f2 is the obvious choice. A fine lens and priced in your budget, too. Go for it.

Joe
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-05-2012
Replies: 26
Views: 1,530
Posted By Joe Vitessa
Yeah, my experiences with OM glass haven't been...

Yeah, my experiences with OM glass haven't been as positive as others around here either. My 35mm 2.8 was just OK. I've been much happier with my Konica 40mm (although my Konica 35mm 2.8 was worse...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 03-05-2012
Replies: 16
Views: 1,386
Posted By Joe Vitessa
I had heard from a photo retailer that Fuji was...

I had heard from a photo retailer that Fuji was only going to keep its 400H line of C-41 professional films. Not sure about the Superia consumer films...
Can anyone substantiate either rumor?
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 03-05-2012
Replies: 28
Views: 2,833
Posted By Joe Vitessa
I've got the LTM 35mm 2.5 Nikkor and like it a...

I've got the LTM 35mm 2.5 Nikkor and like it a lot. I can't compare it with the 1.8, but it seems to render more modern than my Canon 35mm 1.8. Slightly better contrast.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-04-2012
Replies: 79
Views: 4,784
Posted By Joe Vitessa
I don't think Leica really has much to do with...

I don't think Leica really has much to do with the increase in prices at all. Most people out there are not shooting Leica glass nor ever will. All vintage lenses have gone up in price from Minolta...
Forum: Image Processing: Darkroom / Lightroom / Film 03-04-2012
Replies: 39
Views: 2,155
Posted By Joe Vitessa
I use Rite-Aid for 120 C-41 processing so I don't...

I use Rite-Aid for 120 C-41 processing so I don't have to give money to Wal-Mart. The film goes to the same place and costs the same, but it's actually cheaper for prints and processing ($.88 a roll...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 02-28-2012
Replies: 30
Views: 2,567
Posted By Joe Vitessa
Congrats. I've been pondering the same question....

Congrats. I've been pondering the same question. I almost pulled the trigger on a BGN grade Aria from KEH for a mere $179 but someone else got there first. Now you've snatched up the ST! Oh, well....
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 02-23-2012
Replies: 120
Views: 9,727
Posted By Joe Vitessa
I've been enjoying one of the bodies that Chris...

I've been enjoying one of the bodies that Chris had Eric service years ago--a beautiful black ME. I've recently acquired some OM gear -- a OM-2n a 28mm f2, 35mm 2.8 and a 50mm 1.8 and frankly, that...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 02-21-2012
Replies: 22
Views: 1,542
Posted By Joe Vitessa
Care to share which sellers you frequent? I can't...

Care to share which sellers you frequent? I can't say I haven't found eBay film prices to be that much cheaper than other sources anymore. And unless you buy from a reputable seller, you have no idea...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 02-19-2012
Replies: 22
Views: 1,542
Posted By Joe Vitessa
Yes, I've been aware of Continental Supply's scam...

Yes, I've been aware of Continental Supply's scam on Amazon for months now. Looks so good on the surface...

The best deal I've seen on film from Amazon is for Ektar in 120. $18.45 for 5 rolls with...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 02-16-2012
Replies: 25
Views: 2,031
Posted By Joe Vitessa
There are actually NO edge markings on the fake...

There are actually NO edge markings on the fake XP2 stuff from Ultrafine except for the frame number and an ISO 400. That's it. It also has a clear base, not orange-y like Kodak BW400CN. I'll try to...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 02-16-2012
Replies: 25
Views: 2,031
Posted By Joe Vitessa
Well, I had some of my generic XP2 C-41 developed...

Well, I had some of my generic XP2 C-41 developed and it's AWFUL. This is the 24-count from Ultrafine, not the 27-count stuff. Lots of scratches, dirt and some fogging. Won't be using that again.

I...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 02-13-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 2,111
Posted By Joe Vitessa
This is interesting. I just ordered a couple...

This is interesting. I just ordered a couple rolls of APX from Ultrafine but received something marked "Gekko MW 100 plus" instead. It says Made in Europe on the canister. Could this be old APX stock...
Forum: Zeiss Contax 02-09-2012
Replies: 19
Views: 1,741
Posted By Joe Vitessa
Great deal on a beautiful camera. That 50mm 1.5...

Great deal on a beautiful camera. That 50mm 1.5 Sonnar is one of the best lenses ever made. I like how you titled the thread "my first Contax IIIa." More to come?

Enjoy!
Joe
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