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Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-21-2013
Replies: 20
Views: 592
Posted By David Murphy
I think it is worth about the $200 you offered...

I think it is worth about the $200 you offered because the glass condition. A lot of people who list older (sometimes desirable) cameras and lenses on Craigslist these days have almost delusional...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount Copies 03-15-2013
Replies: 17
Views: 926
Posted By David Murphy
I think it's a Summitar base, not a Summicron....

I think it's a Summitar base, not a Summicron. It's clearly an adaptation - interesting one though!
Forum: Nikon RF 01-07-2013
Replies: 34
Views: 2,601
Posted By David Murphy
yes, if I could find the money

yes, if I could find the money
Forum: Photography General Interest 12-29-2012
Replies: 38
Views: 1,178
Posted By David Murphy
Only dealt with them on the phone and internet,...

Only dealt with them on the phone and internet, but I've had good encounters with:

Adorama (been a customer for years) - honest and reliable

Tamarkin - I experienced superb service and product from...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 12-16-2012
Replies: 12
Views: 1,386
Posted By David Murphy
The FTb is not a compact or light body, but it is...

The FTb is not a compact or light body, but it is very, very well made and there are an endless variety of lenses available for it, many at very good prices.
Forum: Off Topic 12-11-2012
Replies: 14
Views: 415
Posted By David Murphy
Well my mother once told me never to talk about...

Well my mother once told me never to talk about religion or politics in social settings, but here we go! ...

I am not particularly religious, but I live with and work among many believers, and I...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 12-04-2012
Replies: 45
Views: 2,027
Posted By David Murphy
Funkydog, you summarized the situtation with rare...

Funkydog, you summarized the situtation with rare and uncommon rangefinder lenses very well. We are partly paying of the esoterics of the user and owner experience and the price is what it is - there...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 12-01-2012
Replies: 45
Views: 2,027
Posted By David Murphy
I own the Tanack 35mm F3.5 which is pretty rare....

I own the Tanack 35mm F3.5 which is pretty rare. It lacks edge sharpness and has noticeable distortion, but makes pleasing images overall. It is well made. I regard it as a functional collectible...
Forum: Off Topic 11-06-2012
Replies: 1
Views: 272
Posted By David Murphy
Great sites - thanks for alerting us to these!

Great sites - thanks for alerting us to these!
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 11-06-2012
Replies: 5
Views: 554
Posted By David Murphy
Pretty - and a fine performer too - nice shots on...

Pretty - and a fine performer too - nice shots on the blog. I really think these Voigtlander wides have made a fantastic impact on photography.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 11-06-2012
Replies: 1
Views: 325
Posted By David Murphy
Nice shots - I can just hear them roaring over.

Nice shots - I can just hear them roaring over.
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 11-05-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 731
Posted By David Murphy
Yes I think it is a Leica I (A). I owned one once...

Yes I think it is a Leica I (A). I owned one once and it was a decent camera, simple and easy to repair. DAG camera even had some parts stocked for it and may still!

As I recall the Leica factory...
Forum: Nikon RF 11-04-2012
Replies: 28
Views: 1,980
Posted By David Murphy
How rare is this? The condition looks absolutely...

How rare is this? The condition looks absolutely awful.
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 10-28-2012
Replies: 9
Views: 904
Posted By David Murphy
The Russian Orion-15 might be a better bet for a...

The Russian Orion-15 might be a better bet for a lower priced 28mm LTM lens. I think it is F6 wide open and seems to produce decent results. The price range is about $150-200.
Forum: Photography General Interest 10-24-2012
Replies: 24
Views: 1,507
Posted By David Murphy
I agree 100%. We need FreeStyle too. I am lucky...

I agree 100%. We need FreeStyle too. I am lucky to be about a 30 minute drive from their store in Hollywood. I recommend a visit if you're in the area.
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Bessa 10-17-2012
Replies: 15
Views: 1,365
Posted By David Murphy
The Skopar 35/2.5 is about the best value in a...

The Skopar 35/2.5 is about the best value in a rangefinder lens of its type there is. It is a modern, very sharp, and contrasty lens that is fairly well made and compact. Highly recommended.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 10-09-2012
Replies: 132
Views: 10,615
Posted By David Murphy
Yes they can be a good deal, at least the models...

Yes they can be a good deal, at least the models that were very popular and made in large quantities. Of course there are plenty of rare or simply sought after models that command serious money, e.g....
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 10-04-2012
Replies: 12
Views: 1,386
Posted By David Murphy
Very nice set! Be sure you are using a Wein Cell...

Very nice set! Be sure you are using a Wein Cell (MRB625) in the Ftb since it requires a 1.3V battery if it has not been converted to use 1.5V cells. If not you may well get erroneous meter readings.
Forum: Leica Screw Mount Copies 10-03-2012
Replies: 14
Views: 2,070
Posted By David Murphy
Raid here are some good...

Raid here are some good links:

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/iannorris/leica_copies/index_t.htm

I'll check my copy of HPR and let you know what it says. Yes as you know the Nikkor 50/2 in LTM is...
Forum: Photography General Interest 09-29-2012
Replies: 62
Views: 4,536
Posted By David Murphy
I've been using Target lately for 35mm C41. Their...

I've been using Target lately for 35mm C41. Their machine seems to leave a few marks on the film, but the service is excellent otherwise and cheap. The clerk is also very attentive and knowledgeable...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 09-23-2012
Replies: 111
Views: 9,596
Posted By David Murphy
I think a good deal of it is training. Learning...

I think a good deal of it is training. Learning from a real working professional will greatly improve your skills. It won't make you a "great" artist, but it will greatly improve the technical...
Forum: Photography General Interest 09-18-2012
Replies: 35
Views: 2,929
Posted By David Murphy
Actually I think a sense of entitlement exists...

Actually I think a sense of entitlement exists today among many Americans (that did not exist when I was younger) at all income levels, it's just that those at the top get a bigger take when they...
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Bessa 09-18-2012
Replies: 109
Views: 20,667
Posted By David Murphy
This is really wonderful assuming the performance...

This is really wonderful assuming the performance is decent - amazing price for the speed and focal length
Forum: Photography General Interest 09-18-2012
Replies: 35
Views: 2,929
Posted By David Murphy
I looked at some of their patents in detail. It...

I looked at some of their patents in detail. It was stuff along the lines of "how to transmit a digital picture via an email from a wireless device", filed within in the last few years. The ones I...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount Copies 09-08-2012
Replies: 3
Views: 543
Posted By David Murphy
guess I was wrong - must have been some other...

guess I was wrong - must have been some other lens I was thinking of.
Forum: Leica Screw Mount Copies 09-08-2012
Replies: 3
Views: 543
Posted By David Murphy
I thought that some Elmar's at least had a 34mm...

I thought that some Elmar's at least had a 34mm thread on them. There are plenty of 34mm step rings around, and even some 34mm filters - maybe I am wrong!
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 09-07-2012
Replies: 61
Views: 5,552
Posted By David Murphy
I'm sold and I was not even looking for one!! -...

I'm sold and I was not even looking for one!! - superb work above.
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 09-05-2012
Replies: 18
Views: 1,592
Posted By David Murphy
That said, if you want to buy a new lens, the...

That said, if you want to buy a new lens, the Elmar would be my choice, but I'd look for one in very good condition and coated (no significant glass issues). I just marvel at what a good lens the...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 09-05-2012
Replies: 18
Views: 1,592
Posted By David Murphy
I agree with that. A decent lens CLA is usually...

I agree with that. A decent lens CLA is usually less than $100, I've paid as little as $40 on simple lenses. Anyone charging $250 is ... well charging too much.
Forum: Photography General Interest 09-03-2012
Replies: 83
Views: 6,390
Posted By David Murphy
I think your analysis explains the problems...

I think your analysis explains the problems fairly well, although I've not had quite that magnitude of problems with buyers, I can well believe your experiences. The problem of deadbeats there, is...
Forum: Photography General Interest 09-03-2012
Replies: 83
Views: 6,390
Posted By David Murphy
John, here are the accepted eBay Payment methods...

John, here are the accepted eBay Payment methods for American eBay. For the things we usually buy-and-sell only PayPal and credit cards are...
Forum: Photography General Interest 09-03-2012
Replies: 83
Views: 6,390
Posted By David Murphy
eBay also now requires all sellers to have a...

eBay also now requires all sellers to have a credit card or ATM card on file with them so they can use it to "protect buyers" as needed. This was one of the changes mandated in their wonderful Fall...
Forum: Photography General Interest 09-03-2012
Replies: 83
Views: 6,390
Posted By David Murphy
Paul you are right, the UK and some other...

Paul you are right, the UK and some other countries have actually resisted these monopolistic practices, but not here in America - with certain exceptions only PayPal or credit cards can be used for...
Forum: Photography General Interest 09-02-2012
Replies: 83
Views: 6,390
Posted By David Murphy
No the rules did not change back. Buyers and...

No the rules did not change back. Buyers and sellers on US eBay are still "required" to use credit cards or PayPal. Many sellers will take other forms of payment in violation of the eBay terms of...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 08-20-2012
Replies: 50
Views: 3,880
Posted By David Murphy
The Canon P, Canon 7, and Bessa R a all pretty...

The Canon P, Canon 7, and Bessa R a all pretty good rangefinders for entry level use. These are all interchangeable lens Leica thread mount cameras, well made, not too hard to find, and can be found...
Forum: Optics and Lenses - 08-20-2012
Replies: 13
Views: 1,575
Posted By David Murphy
You know Rangefinderforum has always encouraged...

You know Rangefinderforum has always encouraged the free dissemination of information and photo samples of quality lenses of general interest without being held to any standard of artistic pretense -...
Forum: Optics and Lenses - 08-20-2012
Replies: 13
Views: 1,575
Posted By David Murphy
"I Love Film" thanks for this interesting link....

"I Love Film" thanks for this interesting link. This is an informative site!
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 08-18-2012
Replies: 2
Views: 817
Posted By David Murphy
Once my kids are finished with their education,...

Once my kids are finished with their education, the car paid off, the house refurbished a bit, the retirement account bolstered to bullet-proof levels, and my charitable donations put right, I'll go...
Forum: Photography General Interest 08-09-2012
Replies: 193
Views: 11,923
Posted By David Murphy
People who engrave Social Security numbers and...

People who engrave Social Security numbers and such on valuable cameras and lenses (and usually fail to mention it when selling them over the Internet)
Forum: Photography General Interest 08-09-2012
Replies: 193
Views: 11,923
Posted By David Murphy
Years ago I knew an ABC camera man (movie film...

Years ago I knew an ABC camera man (movie film then) who told me he wished he'd had a nickel for every flash he'd seen go off at ball games he covered!
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 08-07-2012
Replies: 9
Views: 1,191
Posted By David Murphy
It's a very interesting lens, well made, sharp...

It's a very interesting lens, well made, sharp and a very useful focal length. Like many OM system lenses it's prone to fungus, but it can also be cleaned at modest cost if nccessary.
Forum: Provide your Feedback 08-03-2012
Replies: 27
Views: 1,463
Posted By David Murphy
For those newer members, RFF used to have a paid...

For those newer members, RFF used to have a paid premium membership. The current owner eliminated it when he purchased RFF. I thought that was a great move.
Forum: Canon RF 07-25-2012
Replies: 57
Views: 6,359
Posted By David Murphy
I've owned the black and silver version. Both...

I've owned the black and silver version. Both were good, but the black was better - no doubt in my mind. Great shots by the way.
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 07-22-2012
Replies: 7
Views: 1,179
Posted By David Murphy
pretty shots - sharp as hell lens too

pretty shots - sharp as hell lens too
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Bessa 07-12-2012
Replies: 40
Views: 6,219
Posted By David Murphy
All fine lenses, particularly for what they cost.

All fine lenses, particularly for what they cost.
Forum: 120 RF Folders 07-11-2012
Replies: 19
Views: 4,352
Posted By David Murphy
Nice shots - great lens, beautiful camera

Nice shots - great lens, beautiful camera
Forum: Leica Screw Mount Copies 07-11-2012
Replies: 27
Views: 2,717
Posted By David Murphy
Looking at recently completed eBay auctions, the...

Looking at recently completed eBay auctions, the going rate seems to be about $160-$180 including shipping for the LTM version - not worth it in my opinion - I'd rather own a slightly slower,...
Forum: Fixed Lens RF 07-10-2012
Replies: 12
Views: 1,369
Posted By David Murphy
Nice results - the lens is very good

Nice results - the lens is very good
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 07-09-2012
Replies: 30
Views: 2,018
Posted By David Murphy
Yes agreed that the freezer has zero moisture...

Yes agreed that the freezer has zero moisture content in the air since it is frozen, however the film is warmed up outside the freezer and the air there, does indeed have moisture (for instance...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 07-06-2012
Replies: 30
Views: 2,018
Posted By David Murphy
Short of storing the film in a vacuum, it is...

Short of storing the film in a vacuum, it is nearly impossible to avoid condensation on film when it is warming up unless extraordinary precautions are taken, such as warming up the film in a tent of...
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