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Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 06-15-2012
Replies: 15
Views: 1,667
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
A couple things to check to see which viewfinder...

A couple things to check to see which viewfinder you have.

Look at the rear eyepiece of the viewfinder. Do you see a flat sided rectangle or a curved/rounded rectangle? The M2 has the flat sided...
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 05-31-2012
Replies: 15
Views: 1,230
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
True. We'll never really know if he actually...

True. We'll never really know if he actually receives the email and forgets or if it actually got caught up in spam filters.

The only certainty it seems is the uncertainty in dealing with Morgan.
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 05-31-2012
Replies: 15
Views: 1,230
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
I've heard Morgan has had a few emails from other...

I've heard Morgan has had a few emails from other members here poached by spam filters.

In my experience in dealing with him over the course of 3 separate orders, he usually responds within 3 days.
Forum: Travel 05-26-2012
Replies: 36
Views: 1,523
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
Francisco, great meeting and chatting with you....

Francisco, great meeting and chatting with you. Hope you enjoy the rest of your stay here.

Following rff meetup traditions, something of mine breaks every time we get together. I was lucky this time...
Forum: Travel 05-25-2012
Replies: 36
Views: 1,523
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
Looks like I'll be able to make it after all. I...

Looks like I'll be able to make it after all. I was stuck south of the border and had Mike spring me out of jam. I made my way back up just in time for Saturday but Mike said he needed to "stay...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 05-03-2012
Replies: 6
Views: 768
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
I bought one of them in 34mm size for my Canon...

I bought one of them in 34mm size for my Canon 28/3.5. The price was low and I'd though it was worth a try since I couldn't find one from any other maker.

In short only one word could describe the...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 04-27-2012
Replies: 31
Views: 1,376
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
I'm curious about your experience with Samys. Was...

I'm curious about your experience with Samys. Was it both the developing and scanning you weren't happy with or just one of them?
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 04-25-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 613
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
Tell us a little more about how you develop the...

Tell us a little more about how you develop the film. What kind of film do you use? Do you use photo-flo? Do you squeegee your film? Are they hung up to dry in a place that has moving air?

Scratches...
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 04-24-2012
Replies: 12
Views: 1,262
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
I've used the glossy and semi-matte Arista.EDU...

I've used the glossy and semi-matte Arista.EDU Ultra RC paper, I tend to like the glossy more than the semi-matte. The semi-matte has a shine to it that looks odd especially on an RC paper.

I...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 04-22-2012
Replies: 12
Views: 851
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
My first Leica was an M3 with an M4 viewfinder...

My first Leica was an M3 with an M4 viewfinder inside. Since then I've picked up an M3 for the bigger magnification and framelines but I always come back to the .72 viewfinder.

I don't think there...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 04-19-2012
Replies: 13
Views: 1,072
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
The ridges on the M3 protrude out further than M2...

The ridges on the M3 protrude out further than M2 and later models. It could be there to provide extra shading when using goggled lenses like the DR Summicron and 35mm Summaron and Summicron lenses.
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 04-04-2012
Replies: 4
Views: 518
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
If I remember right the end numbers after 1s in...

If I remember right the end numbers after 1s in green will work as bulb mode. I guess they were made as a reminder speed for how long you want to keep the shutter open.
Forum: Travel 03-31-2012
Replies: 36
Views: 1,523
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
Looking forward to a meet up. Let us know what...

Looking forward to a meet up. Let us know what days work best for you and we can all plan sometime fun around it.

If you happen to be free during a weekday the gallery at Pier 24 is always worth a...
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 03-31-2012
Replies: 587
Views: 48,226
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
Precision had my film for about two weeks. After...

Precision had my film for about two weeks. After calling them and speaking to a very friendly and helpful person I found out my film was received and processed and ready for shipment after I took...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-01-2012
Replies: 12
Views: 1,023
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
M6 had rubber eyepieces. Early Wetzlar models...

M6 had rubber eyepieces. Early Wetzlar models seem to have used the metal eyepeices.

http://www.cameraquest.com/m6dif.htm
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-01-2012
Replies: 12
Views: 1,023
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
Yes that is the eyepiece that screws onto the top...

Yes that is the eyepiece that screws onto the top cover. The early M3 eyepieces are smaller if you compare them to your original M6 eyepiece. The M6 eyepiece also has a rubber cover to prevent...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 03-01-2012
Replies: 78
Views: 4,212
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
What camera were you using? Leica M4 and later...

What camera were you using? Leica M4 and later models don't start counting until you secure the bottom cover. If you loaded the film and advanced a few frames the counter will stay at its default...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-29-2012
Replies: 12
Views: 1,023
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
Don Goldberg or Sherry Krauter have replacement...

Don Goldberg or Sherry Krauter have replacement eyepieces. I'm sure Kindermann's repair shop will have them as well.

The diopter is a separate accessory that screws into the eyepiece.
Forum: Canon RF 01-14-2012
Replies: 19
Views: 3,127
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
Here's some from the Canon...

Here's some from the Canon...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 12-19-2011
Replies: 34
Views: 3,100
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
Maybe it was a UK RFF meetup and each of them...

Maybe it was a UK RFF meetup and each of them brought an M2.
Forum: Photography General Interest 12-15-2011
Replies: 22
Views: 1,645
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
Congratulations are in order!

Congratulations are in order!
Forum: RFF News 12-01-2011
Replies: 174
Views: 10,315
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
Ahh my bedtime routine is back to normal. Now I...

Ahh my bedtime routine is back to normal. Now I can read my fix before going to sleep.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 11-15-2011
Replies: 21
Views: 3,086
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
I remember a member here had a Yashinon 45/1.7...

I remember a member here had a Yashinon 45/1.7 converted to M mount.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84051
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 11-14-2011
Replies: 5
Views: 564
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
With stand developing areas with less exposed...

With stand developing areas with less exposed areas will have more unused developer that will drift downwards.

I experienced this a lot with high contrast scenes and stand developing.
Forum: Photography General Interest 11-09-2011
Replies: 27
Views: 1,614
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
Someone on the forum mentioned before that the...

Someone on the forum mentioned before that the frames 00 and 37, 38 ect are the only frames that can record fairies and elves.

For me I usually just keep shooting. Sometimes when I load the camera...
Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book 11-09-2011
Replies: 116
Views: 9,294
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
I've been afraid of that ever since this...

I've been afraid of that ever since this movie...

http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTYwNjA3MTUxMl5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMDk2MjAyMQ@@._V1._SY317_CR5,0,214,317_.jpg
Forum: Photography General Interest 11-04-2011
Replies: 26
Views: 1,685
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
In a glass is half full sort of way, if reaction...

In a glass is half full sort of way, if reaction to Plus-X being discontinued has been pretty mum then there might be enough supply for a while. Who knows how much is left, I wonder if Kodak has a...
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 11-04-2011
Replies: 52
Views: 4,552
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
Plus-X, shoot'em while you got'em

This was my most used film for the longest time. I'm glad I shot loads of it. They may discontinue the film but I still have my boxes of Plus-X negatives left. Even Kodak can't take that...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 11-01-2011
Replies: 34
Views: 2,060
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
Here's a shot from the Nokton 35 at 1.4 and 2.8....

Here's a shot from the Nokton 35 at 1.4 and 2.8. Below is the Summaron 35 at 2.8.

If you cycle between the Nokton and Summaron in the same frame the barrel distortion becomes noticeable.

Nokton 35...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 11-01-2011
Replies: 34
Views: 2,060
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
The Nokton was stopped down to 2.8. I'll upload a...

The Nokton was stopped down to 2.8. I'll upload a wide open shot from the Nokton.
The Summaron was shot wide open at 2.8.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 11-01-2011
Replies: 34
Views: 2,060
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
Drumroll please... Lens A was a Voigtlander...

Drumroll please...

Lens A was a Voigtlander Nokton 35/1.4 (Multicoated)

Lens B was a Leica Summaron 35/2.8


Roalnd, I'm quite impressed you figured out which lens was used for Lens A. Well done!
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 10-31-2011
Replies: 34
Views: 2,060
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
3 days does sound a bit too long to keep people...

3 days does sound a bit too long to keep people waiting. I've asked the moderators if they can shorten the poll time to end on the 1st. I'll reveal the answers tomorrow.


In the mean time, I leave...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 10-30-2011
Replies: 34
Views: 2,060
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
Sunday Morning Lens Quiz #04

We had 28mm before, then 50mm, now 35mm this Sunday!

One modern 35mm lens, one classic 35mm lens.

Details will be revealed when the poll closes in three days.

[Lens A] [Voigtlander Nokton 35/1.4...
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Bessa 10-26-2011
Replies: 100
Views: 14,927
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2712/5820043843_0aa...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2712/5820043843_0aa67d28e7_z_d.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2167/5820043865_5d4e7a0406_z_d.jpg
Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book 10-25-2011
Replies: 116
Views: 9,294
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
Xtol sudden death.

Xtol sudden death.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 10-19-2011
Replies: 74
Views: 5,543
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
Did they charge you $2 a roll for HP5?

Did they charge you $2 a roll for HP5?
Forum: Canon RF 10-11-2011
Replies: 16
Views: 1,659
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
I wonder how many hands had changed before it...

I wonder how many hands had changed before it wound up on ebay. Dealers could also be looking at sites like this to score a good deal on items they can sell on their store front.
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 10-10-2011
Replies: 6
Views: 515
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
Great pictures of Mongolia. I'm very drawn to the...

Great pictures of Mongolia. I'm very drawn to the photos of factories, houses, and apartment buildings.

The motorcycle story made me cringe a bit but the consequences that led up to it are...
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 10-09-2011
Replies: 19
Views: 1,657
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
That's what tattoos and muscles are for. :angel:

That's what tattoos and muscles are for. :angel:
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 10-08-2011
Replies: 13
Views: 893
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
For the kids?

For the kids?
Forum: Photography General Interest 10-07-2011
Replies: 73
Views: 3,206
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
Safe trip. Just reading your entire ordeal...

Safe trip. Just reading your entire ordeal stressed me out.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 10-07-2011
Replies: 80
Views: 5,441
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
Problem solved. No manufacturer is perfect and...

Problem solved.

No manufacturer is perfect and there will always be something that doesn't meet someones expectations. That's why the aftermarket exists, I find a parallel in automobiles. Those...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 10-06-2011
Replies: 80
Views: 5,441
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
Interesting read up on the v4. I've always heard...

Interesting read up on the v4. I've always heard of plastic parts used in the v4 but haven't seen any pictures until now.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 10-06-2011
Replies: 80
Views: 5,441
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
Found it; MP &...

Found it;

MP & M6TTL
http://photo.net/leica-rangefinders-forum/00YCsA
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 10-06-2011
Replies: 80
Views: 5,441
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
I remember seeing a post on Photo.net from Gus...

I remember seeing a post on Photo.net from Gus Lazzari where he had an MP and another Leica camera opened up and compared side by side. I forget which model he used to compare.
Forum: Fuji X Series 10-05-2011
Replies: 79
Views: 8,163
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
(Talk about pouncing on Kodak when its...

(Talk about pouncing on Kodak when its down)

JUST as I was thinking about getting a NEX 7, Fuji announces their foray into the interchangeable lens system.

Does the wording "will surpass the 35mm...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 10-03-2011
Replies: 16
Views: 1,617
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
So many cameras and yet not one single enlarger...

So many cameras and yet not one single enlarger...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 10-03-2011
Replies: 4
Views: 743
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
Wow that M5 sure looked nice.

Wow that M5 sure looked nice.
Forum: Photography General Interest 09-30-2011
Replies: 16
Views: 2,339
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
It's good to be the king.

It's good to be the king.
Forum: Canon RF 09-28-2011
Replies: 74
Views: 6,980
Posted By ItsReallyDarren
Somebody bid $1,357.00 thinking "Nobody will be...

Somebody bid $1,357.00 thinking "Nobody will be crazy enough to bid that high", then came along the winning bidder who bid some amount north of $1,358.00 (and in my opinion made a huge mistake)
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