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Forum: SLRs - the unRF 9 Hours Ago
Replies: 6
Views: 177
Posted By oftheherd
I'm curious. Once you set up your shot and have...

I'm curious. Once you set up your shot and have your composition, why does it matter if you are looking through a viewfinder or over the camera? Just tell your subject not to move on pain of death....
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 9 Hours Ago
Replies: 9
Views: 340
Posted By oftheherd
Nice photos. Bullets? I like that. Reminds me...

Nice photos.

Bullets? I like that. Reminds me of Vietnam. I don't recall what was the most I ever saw on a motorcycle, but I remember being quite amazed one day.
Forum: Fixed Lens RF 1 Day Ago
Replies: 36
Views: 1,246
Posted By oftheherd
Granted an old thread, but for anyone who reads...

Granted an old thread, but for anyone who reads it now or in the future, a good small folder is the Welta Weltini. Getting harder to find in good working order, but the are good. A little heave for...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 1 Day Ago
Replies: 26
Views: 564
Posted By oftheherd
sreed2006 - Thanks for that link.

sreed2006 - Thanks for that link.
Forum: Travel 2 Days Ago
Replies: 34
Views: 581
Posted By oftheherd
Agreed that most of the food in Chinatown is for...

Agreed that most of the food in Chinatown is for westerners. As to the shop you mention (I forget its name, even though I drive by it every work day), I did try it about 5 or 6 years ago. I tried...
Forum: Photography General Interest 2 Days Ago
Replies: 251
Views: 5,282
Posted By oftheherd
Seem logical. Facebook being the tremendous...

Seem logical. Facebook being the tremendous financial success that it is. :p

And so secure too. :D :D
Forum: Travel 3 Days Ago
Replies: 34
Views: 581
Posted By oftheherd
Since everyone is talking about food, I just...

Since everyone is talking about food, I just heard of a couple of Korean establishments in DC. One is called Mandu, iirc, it was said to be on or around Dupont Circle. Another was called Chocolate...
Forum: Photography General Interest 3 Days Ago
Replies: 54
Views: 1,934
Posted By oftheherd
That is so nasty and inconsiderate ... and I...

That is so nasty and inconsiderate ... and I have added it to my things to remember should I ever shoot a wedding again. I like it.



Yep, a Super Press 23 and a Sunpak 544 flash. The size of the...
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 3 Days Ago
Replies: 4
Views: 145
Posted By oftheherd
What do they look like on the negative?

What do they look like on the negative?
Forum: Photography General Interest 3 Days Ago
Replies: 25
Views: 575
Posted By oftheherd
As thegman said, I don't know where you are, but...

As thegman said, I don't know where you are, but you might find the below links of...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 6 Days Ago
Replies: 36
Views: 2,082
Posted By oftheherd
That sucks. I guess that means a trip back for...

That sucks. I guess that means a trip back for fixing that now. Hope he gets it back sooner than the original overhaul.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 6 Days Ago
Replies: 87
Views: 2,651
Posted By oftheherd
If by your name you are in Maryland, they must...

If by your name you are in Maryland, they must have a ton of pawn shops and thrift shops. A recently departed friend from work used to pick up all kinds of bargains in MD.
Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book 1 Week Ago
Replies: 33
Views: 1,106
Posted By oftheherd
Phatic speech? I had to wiki that. Now that I'm...

Phatic speech? I had to wiki that. Now that I'm an expert, all I can really say is, "Poll: I'm going on a trip, which shutter release should I take?"
Forum: 120 RF Folders 1 Week Ago
Replies: 24
Views: 565
Posted By oftheherd
I was considering buying one until I read your...

I was considering buying one until I read your description. RF I can do without, and power winder as well. But when I read there is no video mode, that was the deal buster. :D :D

Nice looking...
Forum: 120 RF Folders 1 Week Ago
Replies: 44
Views: 2,542
Posted By oftheherd
That's a bit of a surprise. Thanks for showing...

That's a bit of a surprise. Thanks for showing that.

Most of my 6x6 folders are a little larger I think. If I remember tonight, I will try a comparison with some I have.
Forum: 120 RF Folders 1 Week Ago
Replies: 3
Views: 174
Posted By oftheherd
Those are good images. The old folders are...

Those are good images. The old folders are better than their reputation in most people's minds.
Forum: Photography General Interest 1 Week Ago
Replies: 6
Views: 186
Posted By oftheherd
Interesting. I haven't been there since 1987,...

Interesting. I haven't been there since 1987, but the wife (she's Korean) and I watch Korean TV, she more than I. Twenty years ago, things were changing and deteriorating, but the electronics...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 1 Week Ago
Replies: 4
Views: 142
Posted By oftheherd
I really don't know. However, I would think the...

I really don't know. However, I would think the original RTS might have the same battery door, and there should be some parts RTS cameras around.

RFF does have a small contingent of Contax users,...
Forum: Photography General Interest 1 Week Ago
Replies: 13
Views: 493
Posted By oftheherd
Very poignant!

Very poignant!
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 1 Week Ago
Replies: 87
Views: 2,651
Posted By oftheherd
Looks like a fun contest. I, however, am camera...

Looks like a fun contest. I, however, am camera poor, and I just purchased a new 6x9 folder even so (Not $40, not RF). I've got to thin out what I have. Hey, maybe I could afford a Leica. :D

Not.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 1 Week Ago
Replies: 87
Views: 2,651
Posted By oftheherd
http://cameracollector.proboards.com/thread/5252# ...

http://cameracollector.proboards.com/thread/5252#

And look who answered.
Forum: Peter Dechert -- Photographic Equipment Historian 1 Week Ago
Replies: 4
Views: 275
Posted By oftheherd
I have one that came with a leather case. It was...

I have one that came with a leather case. It was rather thin and flimsy. I have never used it. My Canonet 19, the small version (same size as the Canonet 17), came with a case that was much...
Forum: Olympus RF 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 25
Views: 940
Posted By oftheherd
Again, welcome to RFF. I hope you have gotten...

Again, welcome to RFF. I hope you have gotten useful answers already. I also have an XA, and use it more often than I thought I would. I like it for the reasons already mentioned; small and...
Forum: Olympus RF 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 16
Views: 704
Posted By oftheherd
Great find of a great little camera. I often...

Great find of a great little camera. I often take mine when I want a camera handy but don't want to lug something bigger. I don't have mine in front of me so I can't recall exactly what you are...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 6
Views: 523
Posted By oftheherd
For overall use and enjoyment, I think it remains...

For overall use and enjoyment, I think it remains my Fujica ST901. However, my Contax 167mt just fits right in my hand, and has easy controls as well. It is a joy to use.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 6
Views: 230
Posted By oftheherd
Now you have me wondering. I have the Yashinon...

Now you have me wondering. I have the Yashinon 50mm f/1.7 that I got about 1970/71. That was a very good lens. If it had further markings, I don't recall since I haven't used it in some while. ...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 6
Views: 230
Posted By oftheherd
It looks to me like your focus is a little off in...

It looks to me like your focus is a little off in the Yashica lens. There seem to be some color differences as well, but that could be scanning.

I wonder if you just got a less that stellar...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 86
Views: 5,245
Posted By oftheherd
Interesting to read back over this thread. I am...

Interesting to read back over this thread. I am the only one with any love for Fujinon lenses, and only one other with any love for the Yashinons, in particular the 50mm f/1.7.

Of course, neither...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 2
Views: 196
Posted By oftheherd
Lovely model! That's pretty good color for Kodak...

Lovely model!

That's pretty good color for Kodak Gold.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 14
Views: 551
Posted By oftheherd
I'm not an Olympus OM user. However, I have used...

I'm not an Olympus OM user. However, I have used SLR primes from 18mm to 600mm. I rather 'see' wide over long, but always liked to have those lenses which would let me always get the shots I...
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 30
Views: 1,274
Posted By oftheherd
Do you have to be a member of KEH or do they have...

Do you have to be a member of KEH or do they have secret applets that discovered I am an alien?
Forum: 120 RF Folders 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 40
Views: 1,359
Posted By oftheherd
Nice set of cameras. I guess I need to show some...

Nice set of cameras. I guess I need to show some photos of some of my 6x9 and 9x12 cameras for whatever interest people might have. Especially those with RF since the is RFF.

One thing I need is...
Forum: 120 RF Folders 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 40
Views: 1,359
Posted By oftheherd
That I wouldn't have suspected, but should have. ...

That I wouldn't have suspected, but should have. I have an 8x10 convertable lens with a fineky shutter. It has to be in just the right forward/backward position to engage. just one more project...
Forum: 120 RF Folders 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 40
Views: 1,359
Posted By oftheherd
Outstanding! Glad I was able to provide a little...

Outstanding! Glad I was able to provide a little bit of help.

Was it lubrication in general, or the B/T arm?

Can't wait to see more of your photos.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 44
Views: 1,497
Posted By oftheherd
Not much mentioned that I haven't been there and...

Not much mentioned that I haven't been there and done. (sigh)

Most recently it has been my XA. Even with flash in XA case, it is just so small. I've often fretted I left it somewhere out, but I...
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 34
Views: 5,852
Posted By oftheherd
Thanks Dez, I will check that out. When the...

Thanks Dez, I will check that out. When the stutter fires, it often doesn't apparently engage something. Often moments after it fires, I can hear a muted click and things work properly. If I don't...
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 51
Views: 1,688
Posted By oftheherd
Bolded and Underlined: Can't be said any better...

Bolded and Underlined: Can't be said any better than that.

I sometimes join in the ribbing of you about your bags. If I were more honest and informative about my photo experience I am sure I...
Forum: Photography General Interest 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 8
Views: 290
Posted By oftheherd
There is nothing new under the sun. It will be...

There is nothing new under the sun. It will be interesting to see where this goes. I don't know if photographers would be that interested except for special applications. Having had to do it and...
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 34
Views: 5,852
Posted By oftheherd
Great thread! I don't recall having seen it...

Great thread! I don't recall having seen it before, or maybe just forgot because I didn't need info on how to work on a Kiev. Mine is the Kiev 4am. The top and bottom shutter curtains don't stay...
Forum: Travel 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 34
Views: 581
Posted By oftheherd
Isn't Ben's Chille Bowl close to 14th and U...

Isn't Ben's Chille Bowl close to 14th and U Street as well? I just googled and it is about a block and a half from 14th & U. It is famous locally. Very busy at lunch I understand.
Forum: Travel 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 34
Views: 581
Posted By oftheherd
The corner of 14th and Jefferson gives great...

The corner of 14th and Jefferson gives great views of the Washington Monument. By October the scaffolding may be gone. Early in the morning, there may be a great golden light hitting the monument. ...
Forum: 120 RF Folders 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 40
Views: 1,359
Posted By oftheherd
Thanks! That is great. I wish I could wake up...

Thanks! That is great. I wish I could wake up to that in the morning. But after a while, for you, I guess it is just where you live.

Let me know if you have any questions. No promises, but I...
Forum: 120 RF Folders 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 40
Views: 1,359
Posted By oftheherd
BW400CN - check your PMs.

BW400CN - check your PMs.
Forum: 120 RF Folders 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 40
Views: 1,359
Posted By oftheherd
Whew, I sure like the view from your window! ...

Whew, I sure like the view from your window! Thanks for all the great shots. I have to get some color film.

I will PM you as soon as I can on notes on what I did with my ibsor. Sorry, my work and...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 7
Views: 450
Posted By oftheherd
Now that you have found it there, you have to...

Now that you have found it there, you have to post to it.

We have rules you know. :D
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 24
Views: 826
Posted By oftheherd
Nice find and good restoration. I wouldn't worry...

Nice find and good restoration. I wouldn't worry about the shutter release button if it is working well as is. I dropped my first SLR, a Yashica TL Super off a chair and bent my shutter button. ...
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 22
Views: 736
Posted By oftheherd
The purpose of a tripod is to support the weight...

The purpose of a tripod is to support the weight of the camera gear you will use on it, and hold up for years of use. I have found the Vivitar aluminum with the channel lock legs to do just that. ...
Forum: RFF News 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 74
Views: 1,826
Posted By oftheherd
Once in a while I think users have been dealt...

Once in a while I think users have been dealt with a little too quickly, but really not much nor often. Personally, I think the Mods do a great job. I think the Mods are one of the reasons RFF is...
Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 120
Views: 2,923
Posted By oftheherd
I don't know, my wife hasn't told me yet. :p I...

I don't know, my wife hasn't told me yet. :p

I am interested to read what others say. I know what I would like, but as others have mentioned, I have no idea what will actually happen. My wife and...
Forum: Photography General Interest 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 21
Views: 693
Posted By oftheherd
I have Weltas with what are stainless steel or...

I have Weltas with what are stainless steel or chromed pressure plates. Both Welti and Weltini. I think my Yashica TL Super may have had but I don't recall.

Those of you referring to glass, was...
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