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Forum: Bill Pierce - Leica M photog and author 4 Days Ago
Replies: 3
Views: 254
Posted By Nokton48
Never missed a month of "Nuts & Bolts" in...

Never missed a month of "Nuts & Bolts" in Camera35. Always cool relevant stuff.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 4 Days Ago
Replies: 344
Views: 39,365
Posted By Nokton48
Went to the local OCCS Camera Show this morning,...

Went to the local OCCS Camera Show this morning, and left with a Minolta XG-7 with 50mm MD F1.7 Rokkor-X, for Five Dollars. Asked the dealer if he had an original Minolta Winder-G, and he offered me...
Forum: Photography General Interest 5 Days Ago
Replies: 16
Views: 577
Posted By Nokton48
Nope. Use a good lenshood, Hasselblad makes a...

Nope. Use a good lenshood, Hasselblad makes a nice Compendium one that works well with the 80 Planar. Or simply cast a shadow on the front of the lens while shooting (In Hollywood they call this a...
Forum: RFF Polls 6 Days Ago
Replies: 104
Views: 5,641
Posted By Nokton48
Please consider that Eastman 5222 and Tri-X (in...

Please consider that Eastman 5222 and Tri-X (in my experience) -are- quite similar. I often develop them together, side by side, in the same tank, and am always pleased with the results. Of course...
Forum: Photography General Interest 1 Week Ago
Replies: 16
Views: 577
Posted By Nokton48
For me it was getting the entire system I lusted...

For me it was getting the entire system I lusted after, but could never afford, way back in the 70's. I had a brand-new 500C/M, 80mm lens, one A12 back, and a few accessories, all purchased new. ...
Forum: Simon Says -- SimonSawSunlight Photo Technique 1 Week Ago
Replies: 17
Views: 705
Posted By Nokton48
Very well done! Great Eye. Enjoyed viewing...

Very well done! Great Eye. Enjoyed viewing these.
Forum: Photography General Interest 1 Week Ago
Replies: 2,839
Views: 160,298
Posted By Nokton48
Yes it is fun :D There is definately adequate...

Yes it is fun :D

There is definately adequate room between front and rear standards, to tilt or swing. Good thing about the Norma :rolleyes: Forward focusing to increase depth-of-focus improves...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 1 Week Ago
Replies: 28
Views: 596
Posted By Nokton48
I also used this lens a lot with film, and it was...

I also used this lens a lot with film, and it was -always- great. Got to be the sensor.
Forum: Photography General Interest 1 Week Ago
Replies: 2,839
Views: 160,298
Posted By Nokton48
65mm F6.8 barrel-mount Schneider Angulon.

A large format lens I needed to fill a hole in my collection. From German Ebay, the 65mm F6.8 barrel-mounted Schneider Angulon. This lens has no shutter, but works perfectly on my Sinar Normas,...
Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 4
Views: 309
Posted By Nokton48
I bought up a good amount of Kodak Ektalure when...

I bought up a good amount of Kodak Ektalure when it was being discontinued. My favorite "modern" paper. It is waiting in my deep freeze for future use.

That Ilford Orion bromide paper is beautiful...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 17
Views: 393
Posted By Nokton48
Herr Olbrich rebuilt a 50mm F4 Flektogon of mine...

Herr Olbrich rebuilt a 50mm F4 Flektogon of mine that was an absolute basket case. His work is truly excellent and a very good value for the money.

Highly recommended.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 17
Views: 393
Posted By Nokton48
Rolf Dieter-Baier can fix the Praktisix I. Cupog...

Rolf Dieter-Baier can fix the Praktisix I. Cupog on Ebay works on them, but if the curtains have pinholes............ In the UK Tom Page can replace curtains, etc

Rolf Dieter souped-up two of my...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 45
Views: 1,730
Posted By Nokton48
In the 70's I bought a new one, it was a massive...

In the 70's I bought a new one, it was a massive amount of $$$, like $1700 as I recall. Sold it later on. Now I have four bodies (500C/M and 500EL/M), all the black T* lenses except the 500...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 17
Views: 393
Posted By Nokton48
Somewhere in my studio I have a Praktisix I...

Somewhere in my studio I have a Praktisix I around, and I've owned four or five Pentacon Sixes, and Exakta 66's. I believe that you have probably have a Praktisix I.

There is an excellent...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 7
Views: 403
Posted By Nokton48
Back in my photojourmalist days in the 70's I...

Back in my photojourmalist days in the 70's I used to use Dektol straight and had hundreds of successful runs using it. In straight Dektol, the reel was dropped into a tank of straight Dektol, and...
Forum: Large Format RF 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 51
Views: 2,568
Posted By Nokton48
Yep That's exactly it. Very well said.

Yep That's exactly it. Very well said.
Forum: Large Format RF 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 51
Views: 2,568
Posted By Nokton48
Hah Hah Hah. Yes, agreed. Far far too many. ...

Hah Hah Hah. Yes, agreed. Far far too many. But paid for long ago, and I will enjoy using them in future years to come. My deepfreeze is fully stocked with sheet film of all sizes. Take Care.
Forum: Large Format RF 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 51
Views: 2,568
Posted By Nokton48
Agree with that. I guess I have 30-40 large...

Agree with that. I guess I have 30-40 large format Schneider, Rodenstock, and a few others.

I have all the old vintage catalogs. There aren't any more to buy :o

I consider myself to be a large...
Forum: Large Format RF 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 51
Views: 2,568
Posted By Nokton48
Here Are A Few Of My Sinar Norma Lenses.

Here are a few from my extensive collection of original lenses, offered by Sinar for their Norma series of cameras.

From Top Left:

240mm F5.6 Schneider Symmar in barrel, 210mm F5.6 Schneider Symmar...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 344
Views: 39,365
Posted By Nokton48
Minolta XK Sales Manual.

Something for the Minolta XK Collector.

The original "Minolta XK Sales Manual" written in 1973. No doubt meant as a reference for Minolta salespersons in camera stores. Impressive size and...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 10
Views: 382
Posted By Nokton48
I enjoy "working the extremes". So tonight at...

I enjoy "working the extremes". So tonight at the bird park it's an SRT101 with 400mm Apo-Rokkor, and a 21mm f4 Rokkor with viewfinder on another SRT101. Both will be used.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 22
Views: 3,635
Posted By Nokton48
Here is a Meter Repair Flikr page on the Minolta...

Here is a Meter Repair Flikr page on the Minolta XE-7:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/64926118@N06/sets/72157632989580298/with/8512136345/
Forum: Large Format RF 04-18-2013
Replies: 51
Views: 2,568
Posted By Nokton48
I have the complete set of lenses that were...

I have the complete set of lenses that were offered by Sinar for their Norma cameras. The Schneider Angulons, Super Angulons, Rodenstock Apo-Ronars, Rodenstock Imagons (soft focus), Schneider...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount Copies 04-16-2013
Replies: 9
Views: 351
Posted By Nokton48
My guess would be that Minolta had a LTM Bellows...

My guess would be that Minolta had a LTM Bellows system for their older rangefinder cameras? Never seen an references to one, though. Just a guess.

But that will work on your SRT Bellows just...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount Copies 04-14-2013
Replies: 9
Views: 351
Posted By Nokton48
Here is the Minolta Adapter you would need to...

Here is the Minolta Adapter you would need to work with your lens. I would get the one made by Minolta. I do own one myself, although I have yet to use it, as I no longer have any LTM lenses. ...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 04-14-2013
Replies: 344
Views: 39,365
Posted By Nokton48
My Stash of 250 Exposure SR-M Film Cartridges.

Sometimes you accumulate accessories before you get your primary photographic item. I have been searching for a Minolta 250 Exposure SR-M Film Back for a good while, and not many are available. ...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount Copies 04-13-2013
Replies: 9
Views: 351
Posted By Nokton48
Minolta made a LTM to SRT mount Adapter.

Minolta made a LTM to SRT mount Adapter.
Forum: 120 RF's 04-12-2013
Replies: 13
Views: 1,894
Posted By Nokton48
I have two 6x6cm and two 6x9 Makina Filmbacks,...

I have two 6x6cm and two 6x9 Makina Filmbacks, and so far, have not had any frame-spacing issues. The mechanism is crude in some ways, but also foolproof. I also have eighteen 6x9 Makina...
Forum: Large Format RF 04-10-2013
Replies: 9
Views: 338
Posted By Nokton48
There is no greater photo-buzz on Earth than...

There is no greater photo-buzz on Earth than pulling off an 8x10 sheet of Polaroid Film.

I have six Hasselblad Polaroid backs loaded with all the Fuji emulsions, it is so much FUN to peel 'em off ...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 04-05-2013
Replies: 344
Views: 39,365
Posted By Nokton48
Classic Combo.

Good for day trips, one body travels in the Swedish Medical Camo bag, the other over my shoulder. My preference is for high-speed lenses, so I have the 35mm F1.8 MC Rokkor, and the 85mm F1.7 MC...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 04-03-2013
Replies: 17
Views: 450
Posted By Nokton48
I bought a dusty bottle of HC110 locally at...

I bought a dusty bottle of HC110 locally at Midwest Photo Exchange. At Columbus Camera Group, I found some old stock HC110 Replenisher, which I bought, for no other reason, than future...
Forum: Large Format RF 04-02-2013
Replies: 134
Views: 5,838
Posted By Nokton48
IMO large format optics need to be stopped-down,...

IMO large format optics need to be stopped-down, to get a decent depth-of-focus. And film speed that is not sufficient for the conditions at hand is also an issue.
Forum: 120 RF's 04-02-2013
Replies: 63
Views: 2,250
Posted By Nokton48
Hah! You should try to load 15 feet of 70mm film...

Hah! You should try to load 15 feet of 70mm film onto a stainless steel reel. :eek: It requires infinite patience.
Forum: 120 RF's 04-02-2013
Replies: 63
Views: 2,250
Posted By Nokton48
Yes. Like a Mamiya 6 (or 7) but 70mm. Only...

Yes. Like a Mamiya 6 (or 7) but 70mm. Only camera I am aware of that is like that is the Graflex XL, which I am not personally familiar with. The thin Aerial films that we favor will load 200 to...
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-02-2013
Replies: 47
Views: 1,895
Posted By Nokton48
For a bit more than an Arax 88, you can find a...

For a bit more than an Arax 88, you can find a good Hasselblad 500C/M and 80mm T* and A12 filmback. I now have the 30mm Hasselblad Fisheye, but I bought into Kiev, due to the 30mm Zodiak fisheye...
Forum: 120 RF's 04-02-2013
Replies: 63
Views: 2,250
Posted By Nokton48
Kodak 70mm WL Surveillance Film, EI 400!

Hi Jukka,

Nope but I have 500' of the 70mm Plus-X Aerorecon II, from the Guy in Utah. Great stuff. I know you like it too. I use a Kindermann 70mm plastic developing tank and 70mm metal...
Forum: 120 RF's 04-02-2013
Replies: 63
Views: 2,250
Posted By Nokton48
Another vote for 70mm Film. I have an unopened...

Another vote for 70mm Film. I have an unopened box of 150' Kodak 70mm High Speed Infared, and numerous rolls of various flavors of Kodak Plus-X, Agfa Agiphot, etc etc. Years ago I was lucky enough...
Forum: 120 RF's 04-02-2013
Replies: 63
Views: 2,250
Posted By Nokton48
I stocked up on 220 film when it was being...

I stocked up on 220 film when it was being discontinued. I still have 25 rolls of 220 TXP and maybe 15 rolls of PXP. And a lot of Fuji color neg, left over from my days doing weddings with...
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-01-2013
Replies: 27
Views: 1,082
Posted By Nokton48
Here they are, doing their thing on...

Here they are, doing their thing on Youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DneujRTXwic

This process is tugging at me, I first saw it forty years ago, in the pages of the "Time-Life" Photo Series...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-31-2013
Replies: 84
Views: 2,587
Posted By Nokton48
Hasselblad USA still services all of these...

Hasselblad USA still services all of these cameras, as long as they have parts. I used to routinely send them gear to overhaul.

More recently I have switched over to David Odess, he is the -Man-. ...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-31-2013
Replies: 84
Views: 2,587
Posted By Nokton48
I've owned multiple Bronica S2, S2A bodies and...

I've owned multiple Bronica S2, S2A bodies and some of the Nikkor lenses.

I presently own multiple Hasselblad 500/CM's and 500EL/M's. I have the entire 70's lineup of black T* lenses (except the...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-30-2013
Replies: 12
Views: 500
Posted By Nokton48
John Titterton (google him) did a lot of very...

John Titterton (google him) did a lot of very nice overhaul work on my Minolta Rokkor lenses. He only works on older, non-autofocus lenses, I think. He is very reasonable, fast, and has a great...
Forum: Tom Abrahamsson of RapidWinder.com 03-30-2013
Replies: 12
Views: 716
Posted By Nokton48
Here's some 5231 I found for sale on Ebay (Not...

Here's some 5231 I found for sale on Ebay (Not affiliated with the seller in any way). Looks like a Cinematographer, he has a -nice- Arriflex 16BL for sale as...
Forum: Tom Abrahamsson of RapidWinder.com 03-27-2013
Replies: 12
Views: 716
Posted By Nokton48
I still have 400 feet of it in my freezer. I so...

I still have 400 feet of it in my freezer. I so far have only tried it in D-76, and it was contrastier than Eastman 5222 Double-X.
There are a few older shots taken with it on my Flikr page. I...
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 03-25-2013
Replies: 38
Views: 1,216
Posted By Nokton48
Simply wonderful. Really enjoyed viewing the...

Simply wonderful. Really enjoyed viewing the set. Congratulations to you.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 03-23-2013
Replies: 33
Views: 1,533
Posted By Nokton48
This weekend I will load up six rolls of Neopan...

This weekend I will load up six rolls of Neopan 400, and two more rolls of Eastman XX, for another processing run. It is still winter here in Ohio (with corresponding ambient basement temperatures)....
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 03-21-2013
Replies: 19
Views: 553
Posted By Nokton48
Perceptol = Microdol-X, which I am in the process...

Perceptol = Microdol-X, which I am in the process of rediscovering. 1600 is my target EI with this film.

Very encouraging photos being posted here.

Been shooting 120 3200 Delta and souping in DDX.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-21-2013
Replies: 32
Views: 2,312
Posted By Nokton48
New Fun Project.

Today I went out into my freezing-cold workshop garage, and using a min-drillpress and a rattail file, I made this nifty two-piece lenscap for my Minolta Rokkor W.Rokkor-QH 21mm F4 lens.

This will...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 03-19-2013
Replies: 33
Views: 1,533
Posted By Nokton48
Microdol-X developed...

Microdol-X developed photos:

http://www.flickr.com/groups/microdol-x/pool/
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 03-19-2013
Replies: 33
Views: 1,533
Posted By Nokton48
Yes, I was going to mention the "seasoning" of...

Yes, I was going to mention the "seasoning" of the Microdol-X as an attribute. I used to know a Guy who kept a gallon in a gallon brown glass jug from the local Pharmacy, and it kept for several...
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