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Forum: SLRs - the unRF 1 Week Ago
Replies: 13
Views: 438
Posted By JMQ
And Vick, I still have your black IIIG.....

And Vick, I still have your black IIIG.....
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 1 Week Ago
Replies: 13
Views: 438
Posted By JMQ
I'd say go for it!

I'd say go for it!
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 1 Week Ago
Replies: 13
Views: 438
Posted By JMQ
I had one 30+ years ago. Beautiful camera, well...

I had one 30+ years ago. Beautiful camera, well made, and a pleasure to use. If I recall correctly, it had a focal plane shutter. However, it is big (or bigger than the Hasselblad). The tilt...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 1 Week Ago
Replies: 28
Views: 610
Posted By JMQ
JSU -- that's a very logical explanation. Thank...

JSU -- that's a very logical explanation. Thank you.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 1 Week Ago
Replies: 28
Views: 610
Posted By JMQ
The 21/3.4 SA also has the vignetting/banding on...

The 21/3.4 SA also has the vignetting/banding on the M9. It must be the proximity of the rear element to the sensor.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 32
Views: 752
Posted By JMQ
Our headbartender can fix it.

Our headbartender can fix it.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 32
Views: 752
Posted By JMQ
Cal, I have used the F3 "B" screens on the F2...

Cal, I have used the F3 "B" screens on the F2 (after filing off that ledge) and had no issues with metering.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 32
Views: 752
Posted By JMQ
That's great, it may even outlast you. I took my...

That's great, it may even outlast you. I took my first F2 camping, hiking, excavating, and all things a college student did in the late 70s, and the F2, while banged up, still works. I just gave it...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 32
Views: 752
Posted By JMQ
And this mechanical wonder will survive long...

And this mechanical wonder will survive long after your m4/3 is obsolete. :D
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 32
Views: 752
Posted By JMQ
It is a beautiful solid beast. I owned 5 F2 over...

It is a beautiful solid beast. I owned 5 F2 over the years. I still have the Titanium version, and the F2S. I read somewhere that the F2 was the last of the hand-built cameras. They sit on the...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount Copies 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 10
Views: 241
Posted By JMQ
Point well taken Robert.

Point well taken Robert.
Forum: Leica Screw Mount Copies 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 10
Views: 241
Posted By JMQ
Agree with you 100% Peter. Sometimes, if the...

Agree with you 100% Peter. Sometimes, if the prices are low enough for the item, I would risk it; but given the low feedback, I question the interpretation of "mint".
Forum: Leica Screw Mount Copies 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 10
Views: 241
Posted By JMQ
Raid, don't tell me you are tempted by this...

Raid, don't tell me you are tempted by this lens....I am not in the market -- I own the LTM, S-Mount, and F-Mount of this lens.
Forum: Leica Screw Mount Copies 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 10
Views: 241
Posted By JMQ
Thanks Ari. Good price for a mint LTM 105/2.5; I...

Thanks Ari. Good price for a mint LTM 105/2.5; I suppose with this price, one can take a risk with the seller's not-so-stellar feedback.
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 15
Views: 728
Posted By JMQ
Just pulling your leg, Monsieur 'icks.

Just pulling your leg, Monsieur 'icks.
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 15
Views: 728
Posted By JMQ
... hmmmm coming from an Englishman......

... hmmmm coming from an Englishman......
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 04-19-2013
Replies: 11
Views: 463
Posted By JMQ
The serial number does indeed check out the ELC...

The serial number does indeed check out the ELC production from 1956. Unless there is the actual engraving that says Canada, I think the condition of the camera is more important. Check the...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-19-2013
Replies: 33
Views: 1,723
Posted By JMQ
Use a screen protector (e.g. Giotto) -- the...

Use a screen protector (e.g. Giotto) -- the screen on the back scratches easily, especially if you are used to putting the camera down on its back.
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Bessa 04-11-2013
Replies: 25
Views: 1,112
Posted By JMQ
Another vote on the Canon 35/2. See Dante...

Another vote on the Canon 35/2. See Dante Stella's write -up.

http://www.dantestella.com/technical/canoleic.html
Forum: Photo Software 03-25-2013
Replies: 23
Views: 918
Posted By JMQ
I got the same email that offered the bundle for...

I got the same email that offered the bundle for FREE. bwidjaja, I'll be happy to forward the email to you if it helps. pm me.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-21-2013
Replies: 24
Views: 532
Posted By JMQ
I wear progressive lenses (basically bifocals...

I wear progressive lenses (basically bifocals without the dividing line). It takes a bit of time to get used to them, but now I wear most of the day, for reading, shooting, working on the computer...
Forum: Nikon RF 03-09-2013
Replies: 51
Views: 944
Posted By JMQ
Raid, Congratulations on the S3 and the...

Raid, Congratulations on the S3 and the Millenium. Enjoy!
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 03-07-2013
Replies: 9
Views: 540
Posted By JMQ
Ooops, I just realized you asked about the LTM...

Ooops, I just realized you asked about the LTM Summaron. I was describing the M-Mount Summaron 35/3.5. Sorry.
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 03-07-2013
Replies: 9
Views: 540
Posted By JMQ
I seem to recall that the Summaron 35/3.5 is...

I seem to recall that the Summaron 35/3.5 is threaded 39mm filter size. As for the hood, use a generic hood or the ITDOO hood.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-05-2013
Replies: 14
Views: 468
Posted By JMQ
Exactly. That's why it is in production for 40+...

Exactly. That's why it is in production for 40+ years UNCHANGED. Probably one of the longest production Leitz lenses.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-05-2013
Replies: 14
Views: 468
Posted By JMQ
There were only 3 versions of this lens, Version...

There were only 3 versions of this lens, Version I is serial up to 1,844,000 and version 2 was in production from 1962 until 2004, when the FLE ASPH came out (started at 3,971,xxx). Yours is most...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-05-2013
Replies: 14
Views: 468
Posted By JMQ
tell me the serial #

tell me the serial #
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 03-05-2013
Replies: 29
Views: 811
Posted By JMQ
If everything else is fine, why not just leave...

If everything else is fine, why not just leave the camera as it is? bear in mind that most newer Ms have two sets of framelines in the VF.
Forum: Nikon RF 03-03-2013
Replies: 31
Views: 609
Posted By JMQ
Most modern hoods will have the .75 pitch

Most modern hoods will have the .75 pitch
Forum: Nikon RF 03-03-2013
Replies: 31
Views: 609
Posted By JMQ
Any hood for 50mm lens that is 43mm and 0.75...

Any hood for 50mm lens that is 43mm and 0.75 pitch.
Forum: Nikon RF 03-03-2013
Replies: 31
Views: 609
Posted By JMQ
Highway 61 is right, the older hoods have the 0.5...

Highway 61 is right, the older hoods have the 0.5 pitch, while the Millenium Nikkor is 0.75. You can always jam the old hood into the millenium nikkor, but it would be a shame. I found a 43-43...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-01-2013
Replies: 27
Views: 633
Posted By JMQ
Dear Cal, No worries, and congrats on your ZI...

Dear Cal,

No worries, and congrats on your ZI Super Ikonta. I asked my high school son whether he understood the meaning of RESCIND as he had been accepted to his first choice college and is...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-01-2013
Replies: 6
Views: 334
Posted By JMQ
Same framelines, no preview lever on M-E

Same framelines, no preview lever on M-E
Forum: Nikon RF 02-28-2013
Replies: 22
Views: 881
Posted By JMQ
The re-issue models are great if you intend to...

The re-issue models are great if you intend to use them (the horror, the horror), but if you are a collector, I guess the 1958 is the read deal.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-28-2013
Replies: 27
Views: 633
Posted By JMQ
LOL, yes, I did see you flash.

LOL, yes, I did see you flash.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-27-2013
Replies: 27
Views: 633
Posted By JMQ
Thank you everyone for the very useful input. ...

Thank you everyone for the very useful input. I've ordered some pliobond to try. Cal -- thanks for your kind offer (is it the same Leica II with the humongous grip?). It's the Olive M3 that I...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-25-2013
Replies: 27
Views: 633
Posted By JMQ
Greetings Rob, I hope you have finally dug out...

Greetings Rob, I hope you have finally dug out from last week's snow storm. Thank you to you and Kokoshawnuff for the info on liquid electrical tape. I will use that for my black vulcanite Ms, but...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-25-2013
Replies: 30
Views: 1,099
Posted By JMQ
Perhaps others can weight in, but the Nikkor...

Perhaps others can weight in, but the Nikkor 50/1.4 is based on the Sonnar design, and so lower contrast but a very good lens (even better if you can get the Millennium Nikkor, right Raid?, but it...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-25-2013
Replies: 30
Views: 1,099
Posted By JMQ
or you can opt for a Nikkor 50/1.4 and use it...

or you can opt for a Nikkor 50/1.4 and use it with an Amedeo adapter. Both of these items will still be well within your budget. There is a black S-Mount Nikkor on the classified now (I am not...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-25-2013
Replies: 27
Views: 633
Posted By JMQ
Thanks Jersey Jim for the pliobond tip, and the...

Thanks Jersey Jim for the pliobond tip, and the sporting good store. And yes Robert, the vulcanite is very brittle. I will try it. My vulcanite was painted OD as with the rest of the camera by...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-25-2013
Replies: 27
Views: 633
Posted By JMQ
Re-gluing for vulcanite

Apologies if this had been previously discussed, but can you guys share the type of glue that works well when old pieces of vulcanite fall off an M body? I have a repainted M3 that the repainted...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-21-2013
Replies: 34
Views: 1,005
Posted By JMQ
Vick is correct, the DR will not work on the M9. ...

Vick is correct, the DR will not work on the M9. It's really such a pity.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-21-2013
Replies: 34
Views: 1,005
Posted By JMQ
Optical cell the same, but may be I'm biased -- I...

Optical cell the same, but may be I'm biased -- I find the built quality of the DR unmatched with any other lens of that period
Forum: Nikon RF 02-21-2013
Replies: 103
Views: 9,279
Posted By JMQ
204061. Want to publish an updated list?

204061. Want to publish an updated list?
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-19-2013
Replies: 9
Views: 522
Posted By JMQ
Yes, yes, and yes.

Yes, yes, and yes.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 02-08-2013
Replies: 27
Views: 1,409
Posted By JMQ
Congrats Cal. Don't bring it to the Feb meet; I...

Congrats Cal. Don't bring it to the Feb meet; I may not be able to resist anymore....
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-06-2013
Replies: 14
Views: 628
Posted By JMQ
shutter speed accuracy, brightness of the VF.

shutter speed accuracy, brightness of the VF.
Forum: Tom Abrahamsson of RapidWinder.com 02-06-2013
Replies: 36
Views: 5,760
Posted By JMQ
Cal, with all these new toys, you'll be a kid in...

Cal, with all these new toys, you'll be a kid in a candy story -- MM, (possibly) M4 with w/ TA RA and grip....
Forum: Tom Abrahamsson of RapidWinder.com 02-05-2013
Replies: 36
Views: 5,760
Posted By JMQ
Did you check with DAG? I had a 35 Lux Asph that...

Did you check with DAG? I had a 35 Lux Asph that need recalibration for the M9. Sherry wouldn't touch it, and DAG did it for me in 1 week.
Forum: Canon RF 02-04-2013
Replies: 14
Views: 399
Posted By JMQ
Agreed, and as Rover stated the lens is recessed,...

Agreed, and as Rover stated the lens is recessed, and so a hood is not essential. However, there are folks like me who want to use a hood anyway. And how cool is it to have a silver hood with a...
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