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Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Bessa 04-15-2013
Replies: 30
Poll: Bessa L or T
Views: 2,340
Posted By rovnguy
If you're going to mount a wide angle lens, it...

If you're going to mount a wide angle lens, it makes more sense to go with the L. If you want longer focal length lenses, it has to be the T.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-23-2013
Replies: 2,907
Views: 155,294
Posted By rovnguy
I just sat down at my work bench and loaded a...

I just sat down at my work bench and loaded a fresh roll of Reala into my 35RC.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-23-2013
Replies: 49
Views: 2,977
Posted By rovnguy
A friend recently gave me a Vivitar Series One...

A friend recently gave me a Vivitar Series One 28-50mm f/3.5 zoom sized to fit OM SLR's. I've shot a few rolls with it and have been pleasantly surprised with the results. The aperture goes down to...
Forum: Other RF 02-03-2013
Replies: 101
Views: 3,516
Posted By rovnguy
Of the cameras I own: 1. Olympus 35 LC 2. Konica...

Of the cameras I own:

1. Olympus 35 LC
2. Konica Auto S2
Forum: RFF Polls 12-26-2012
Replies: 179
Views: 18,410
Posted By rovnguy
I recently acquired a couple of bulk loaders and...

I recently acquired a couple of bulk loaders and lots of casettes by way of a lady who wanted to get her deceased husbands gear out of her house. So now I guess I'll be "rolling my own."
Forum: Half Frames / Subminiatures 12-25-2012
Replies: 9
Views: 1,135
Posted By rovnguy
I used to shoot my little sub-mini and then join...

I used to shoot my little sub-mini and then join my brother in the dark room while he developed and printed the film. This is one of the better shots.
Forum: Olympus RF 12-02-2012
Replies: 62
Views: 12,377
Posted By rovnguy
This calls for a large measure of personal...

This calls for a large measure of personal opinion based on personal experiences. For my money, the XA is a great camera. I prefer to use it at night because of the great lens and exceptional light...
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 11-30-2012
Replies: 51
Views: 2,543
Posted By rovnguy
I use the F-2 in cotton canvas that I've had for...

I use the F-2 in cotton canvas that I've had for about 12 years. I always jam it full with 2 OM bodies and 6 lenses. Oh yeah, a couple of XA's too. It has worn well and had seen the world about...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 10-13-2012
Replies: 3,009
Views: 291,816
Posted By rovnguy
My Newest OM Lens

Earlier this week I picked a "surprise" from a good friend. He handed me a small black leather pouch with the name OLYMPUS embossed on it. I smiled. It was a lens. I opened the pouch. It wasn't...
Forum: Travel 09-11-2012
Replies: 27
Views: 2,168
Posted By rovnguy
Here's a bit of "The Mother Road" as it parallels...

Here's a bit of "The Mother Road" as it parallels I-40 west of Gallup, NM. A serious trip will take about two weeks from this point through California. Best of luck.
Forum: Half Frames / Subminiatures 08-28-2012
Replies: 3
Views: 2,070
Posted By rovnguy
I used to have one one these. It was great for...

I used to have one one these. It was great for street photography. I lent it to my brother and he lost it. I still miss the little wonder.
Forum: Technique: How To Shoot It 04-25-2012
Replies: 23
Views: 2,131
Posted By rovnguy
There is a lens assembly made by Calument that...

There is a lens assembly made by Calument that you slip your mounted transparency into and using a backlight, photograph the image on the slide. The one I have allows for up a 2.5X zoom as well. ...
Forum: Half Frames / Subminiatures 02-25-2012
Replies: 15
Views: 1,990
Posted By rovnguy
I love half frames!!!!

I love half frames!!!!
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 02-25-2012
Replies: 54
Views: 3,108
Posted By rovnguy
I started out shooting B&W when I was a kid, but...

I started out shooting B&W when I was a kid, but as my Dad moved into the world of transparencies, so did I. Projected images were so much more satisfying than prints. Then I really started to...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 02-25-2012
Replies: 94
Views: 7,436
Posted By rovnguy
When I started out over 50 years ago I shot...

When I started out over 50 years ago I shot mostly landscapes. I didn't want any people in my photos. Then about 20 years ago I realized that the places I was shooting looked pretty much the same...
Forum: Olympus RF 02-18-2012
Replies: 32
Views: 5,345
Posted By rovnguy
A very good camera. Its on the small side, but...

A very good camera. Its on the small side, but still solid and heavy enough to let you know its in your coat pocket. Great lens and good metering system. I seem to get my best color results with...
Forum: Photography General Interest 01-24-2012
Replies: 94
Views: 2,796
Posted By rovnguy
I've had a Kodak Brownie Starflash since 1958 and...

I've had a Kodak Brownie Starflash since 1958 and an Agfa Isoflash Rapid since 1966.
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Bessa 01-08-2012
Replies: 45
Views: 4,104
Posted By rovnguy
I have the older one and I'm quite happy with it.

I have the older one and I'm quite happy with it.
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 11-20-2011
Replies: 80
Views: 4,064
Posted By rovnguy
My photos are the connecting dots of my life.

My photos are the connecting dots of my life.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 09-17-2011
Replies: 19
Views: 1,361
Posted By rovnguy
The slide copier lens atttachments can use a...

The slide copier lens atttachments can use a controlled artificial light, or more important in your case, use the sun. You'll only be able to adjust the shutter speed, but that should give you...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 09-16-2011
Replies: 19
Views: 1,361
Posted By rovnguy
Try using one of those old 35mm "slide copier"...

Try using one of those old 35mm "slide copier" lens attachments. I haven't seen any for sale lately, but Cambron used to make them. Some had a 2.5X magnification factor.
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 08-14-2011
Replies: 38
Views: 2,141
Posted By rovnguy
I generally stick to a basic camera body, my...

I generally stick to a basic camera body, my favorite being an OM-1 and three Zuiko lenses: 28mm f/2.8, 50mm f/1.8 and 135mm f/2.8. And ALWAYS, one of my sweet little XA rangefinders.
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 06-25-2011
Replies: 211
Views: 35,190
Posted By rovnguy
I think these gems went unappreciated for a long...

I think these gems went unappreciated for a long time. I've managed to collect working models of every Samurai they made. There isn't much you can do in terms of controlling the exposure or focus,...
Forum: 120 RF's Modern 06-12-2011
Replies: 5
Views: 735
Posted By rovnguy
Excellent photos, but a red filter would have...

Excellent photos, but a red filter would have seriously improved the skies.
Forum: Technique: How To Shoot It 06-07-2011
Replies: 16
Views: 1,703
Posted By rovnguy
Try Fuji Reala and rate it at 200 vice the as is...

Try Fuji Reala and rate it at 200 vice the as is 100. It also scans well and desaturates to B&W well.
Forum: Photography General Interest 06-04-2011
Replies: 31
Views: 1,254
Posted By rovnguy
Only with SLR's.

Only with SLR's.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 06-04-2011
Replies: 123
Views: 3,980
Posted By rovnguy
Arizona. If you don't understand why now, then...

Arizona. If you don't understand why now, then you never will.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 05-08-2011
Replies: 72
Views: 7,877
Posted By rovnguy
I shoot lots of portraits and find the 100mm/f2...

I shoot lots of portraits and find the 100mm/f2 is indispensible.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-09-2011
Replies: 101
Views: 4,565
Posted By rovnguy
How about a moritorium on all non-rangefinder...

How about a moritorium on all non-rangefinder items?
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 01-31-2011
Replies: 45
Views: 3,508
Posted By rovnguy
Hmmm... Point and Shoot. That means something...

Hmmm... Point and Shoot. That means something (or someone) other than the photographer makes all the decisions regarding exposure, flash and focusing. All I would have to do is load film, compose...
Forum: Travel 01-30-2011
Replies: 8
Views: 769
Posted By rovnguy
For those unfamiliar with intense winters,...

For those unfamiliar with intense winters, Arizona can be daunting, if not outright dangerous. The North Rim of the Grand Canyon is closed in the winter because of the extreme low temps and snow. ...
Forum: Travel 01-03-2011
Replies: 8
Views: 769
Posted By rovnguy
This really depends on how adventurous you are,...

This really depends on how adventurous you are, how much experience you have in very arduous outdoor conditions, how tough is your vehicle and how well you you the place. You can email me off-line...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 01-01-2011
Replies: 5
Views: 775
Posted By rovnguy
I do not like the OM-4... a lot! That said,...

I do not like the OM-4... a lot! That said, check out the position of the mirror. Sometimes when the film advance locks up, you can check the motor drive gear on the bottom of the camera. There...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 12-12-2010
Replies: 23
Views: 2,418
Posted By rovnguy
I used to shoot Agfachrome 50 (CT-18) way back in...

I used to shoot Agfachrome 50 (CT-18) way back in the late 60's. The old guy who owned the camera shop where I got my Olympus 35 LC recommended it. The exposed rolls had to be mailed back to New...
Forum: Technique: How To Shoot It 09-18-2010
Replies: 1
Views: 555
Posted By rovnguy
How to rate and meter Velvia 100F

I recently acquired 50 rolls of Velvia 100F transparency film. Way back when the ISO 50 stuff came out we used to rate it at 40 instead of 50. Is there a preferred speed to rate to ISO 100 speed?
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 08-04-2010
Replies: 97
Views: 5,211
Posted By rovnguy
I find it interesting that Finder's dissection...

I find it interesting that Finder's dissection conveniently avoided the first paragraph.
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 07-19-2010
Replies: 309
Views: 26,218
Posted By rovnguy
Manequins

Interesting subjects... mannequins, that is. Better than a lot of models I've encountered. Here is my humble offering on this topic.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 06-05-2010
Replies: 11
Views: 961
Posted By rovnguy
One of my favorite films to use in my XA.

One of my favorite films to use in my XA.
Forum: Photography General Interest 05-09-2010
Replies: 35
Views: 2,402
Posted By rovnguy
I'm working my way thru my last 20 rolls of...

I'm working my way thru my last 20 rolls of Kodachrome (ASA 25). Accoding to the folks at Dwayne's, I need to get it to them NLT December 10th in order for them to process it before they cease all...
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Bessa 05-03-2010
Replies: 33
Views: 2,658
Posted By rovnguy
It has been getting a lot worse in these...

It has been getting a lot worse in these magazines since Bert Keppler passed.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 05-03-2010
Replies: 27
Views: 3,123
Posted By rovnguy
Many late model SLR cameras no longer use...

Many late model SLR cameras no longer use sprockets to engage the film for transport. For example, my Canon EOS Elan 7 and EOS 1V do not have sprockets. I've often wondered if I could use film...
Forum: Photogs / Photo Exhibits 03-29-2010
Replies: 9
Views: 901
Posted By rovnguy
There are some very good photographers affiliated...

There are some very good photographers affiliated with RFF in Singapore.
Forum: 120 RF's 01-21-2010
Replies: 41
Views: 2,422
Posted By rovnguy
I'm sorry to hear of your experiences with...

I'm sorry to hear of your experiences with Adorama. I've been doing business with them for about ten years, all on the telephone, mostly for used equipment, and have had no problems. I always ask...
Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book 11-07-2009
Replies: 47
Views: 2,815
Posted By rovnguy
Looks to me like the snobs here don't understand...

Looks to me like the snobs here don't understand what it takes to live way out in the country where amenities like refridgeration don't exist.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 11-07-2009
Replies: 12
Views: 1,006
Posted By rovnguy
If you can't get a 43mm size filter, try looking...

If you can't get a 43mm size filter, try looking for a stepping ring that will mate to your lens (43mm) and go for a larger size filter to fit the ring.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 11-05-2009
Replies: 21
Views: 1,253
Posted By rovnguy
I've never had a problem with Kodachrome. Once...

I've never had a problem with Kodachrome. Once upon a time, long ago I shot Agfachrome CT-18 (ASA 50).
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 11-05-2009
Replies: 217
Views: 5,646
Posted By rovnguy
The first SLR I bought was a Mamiya-Sekor 1000...

The first SLR I bought was a Mamiya-Sekor 1000 DTL. I got it new thru a military PX in 1969 with a 28mm f/2.8, 55mm f/1.4 and a 135mm f/2.8 Auto-Sekor lenses. I paid $200 USD for everything. I...
Forum: Photography General Interest 10-06-2009
Replies: 40
Views: 4,252
Posted By rovnguy
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go for the Bolex.

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go for the Bolex.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 09-13-2009
Replies: 23
Views: 913
Posted By rovnguy
For a really good color negative film, I think...

For a really good color negative film, I think you'll be very pleased with Fuji's Reala. If you are going to take the next step up in challenging photography, try Kodachrome. In a year both it and...
Forum: Olympus RF 09-03-2009
Replies: 18
Views: 1,484
Posted By rovnguy
This was my first quality camera. I bought it in...

This was my first quality camera. I bought it in Flagstaff, Arizona in the late summer of 1968. It went everywhere with me until 1972 when I gave it to my brother. Every thing about this camera...
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