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Forum: Nikon RF 4 Days Ago
Replies: 39
Views: 3,750
Posted By L David Tomei
For me, there isn't any great importance to...

For me, there isn't any great importance to contributing to and keeping a camera registry. It's just part of the gathering of bits of information on a camera along with little details regarding the...
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 148
Views: 3,376
Posted By L David Tomei
The Caproni is at the Aeronautica Militare at...

The Caproni is at the Aeronautica Militare at Bracciano just north of Rome. I should mention that it was shot at ISO 1600 and the brightness boosted since the museum was in darkness... they were...
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 148
Views: 3,376
Posted By L David Tomei
The Caproni Campini N0.1 was arguably the first...

The Caproni Campini N0.1 was arguably the first jet airplane before the Heinket He 178. A 900 hp Isotta Fraschini L.121 RC.40 12-cylinder liquid-cooled piston engine drove the compressors instead of...
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 148
Views: 3,376
Posted By L David Tomei
Recently my wife and I drove to Bracciano to...

Recently my wife and I drove to Bracciano to visit the Italian Aeronautical Museum. I love thses old...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 04-15-2013
Replies: 8
Views: 584
Posted By L David Tomei
No, the store label generally doesn't add any...

No, the store label generally doesn't add any additional value to the camera to collectors. An engraved label could increase interest, but then could reduce it. Normally, this site doesn't offer ...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 04-12-2013
Replies: 40
Views: 1,581
Posted By L David Tomei
Perhaps my main objection to the label...

Perhaps my main objection to the label "obsessive" lies in the fact that it is negative. The colloquial use of the term is simply an exaggeration that has come into common use and the meaning of the...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 04-12-2013
Replies: 40
Views: 1,581
Posted By L David Tomei
"Regarding being a camera collector - there are...

"Regarding being a camera collector - there are many things much worse that a person could be." - noisycheese

I'm a collector of old cameras that receive care and restoration as much as I can. I'm...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 04-10-2013
Replies: 149
Poll: Do you crop?
Views: 3,400
Posted By L David Tomei
I suppose that the camera's format and image...

I suppose that the camera's format and image dimensions would be fixed if one doesn't crop. Many images just don't look good when I stick with the frame that comes off the camera. I crop when it is...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 04-09-2013
Replies: 40
Views: 1,581
Posted By L David Tomei
You're right. But then, I put myself in the...

You're right. But then, I put myself in the writer's position and it's interesting that the act of shooting an empty camera is something that can be viewed as somehow satisfying, leaving out the...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 04-08-2013
Replies: 40
Views: 1,581
Posted By L David Tomei
I recently saw a film on TV here about a young...

I recently saw a film on TV here about a young photographer in the war zone in Sarajevo who finally decided he wasn't interested in the images he took but rather just the act of shooting with the...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 04-07-2013
Replies: 22
Views: 888
Posted By L David Tomei
That seems like it's the important clue. I would...

That seems like it's the important clue. I would think that the chrome had been stripped, removing some but not all the residual Wismut metal from the engraving. The numbers were probably cleaned...
Forum: Fixed Lens RF 04-06-2013
Replies: 36
Views: 1,238
Posted By L David Tomei
Me too... Just finished doing the helicals on my...

Me too... Just finished doing the helicals on my Karat 36 Heligon and bought a couple rolls of Kodak Colorplus 200. Renewed my respect for this little camera though the film advance on the right...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 04-06-2013
Replies: 22
Views: 888
Posted By L David Tomei
I'm a spectator here on this one but I hope you...

I'm a spectator here on this one but I hope you get a satisfactory answer. I think the engraving is original Leica and the numbers have been refilled with white paint, perhaps after some factory...
Forum: Other RF 04-06-2013
Replies: 7
Views: 435
Posted By L David Tomei
I haven't had to replace the curtains yet. I...

I haven't had to replace the curtains yet. I guess I'll be watching to see what you turn up and I'll try some new searching too. Nothing except what was posted 4 years ago so far. David
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 04-04-2013
Replies: 43
Views: 2,841
Posted By L David Tomei
I agree with Tom. It looks like a real Leica and...

I agree with Tom. It looks like a real Leica and not a Russian copy. For one thing, the port plug on the back cover is intact which is not usually reproduced in copies. Why did they do it? For...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 04-01-2013
Replies: 7
Views: 362
Posted By L David Tomei
IMO the F3 is by far the finest SLR ever made. ...

IMO the F3 is by far the finest SLR ever made. Mine has been with me for 30 years and has been dropped on concrete, used in hot dusty environs, and has never failed to function flawlessly. How many...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 04-01-2013
Replies: 22
Views: 888
Posted By L David Tomei
The white paint within the engraving struck me. ...

The white paint within the engraving struck me. The original was painted followed by engraving and then filled with metal called "wismut" (Woods metal is apparently another name used but I'm not...
Forum: Other RF 03-27-2013
Replies: 7
Views: 435
Posted By L David Tomei
Thanks, dxq.Canada. That link is to the old site...

Thanks, dxq.Canada. That link is to the old site no longer listed on Google. New one will be up soon.

The Minolta 35's have gone up. I collect, fix, save old cameras but the climbing prices...
Forum: Other RF 03-27-2013
Replies: 7
Views: 435
Posted By L David Tomei
I have one of the very early Minolta 35's and it...

I have one of the very early Minolta 35's and it is a great little camera to use. The shutter works well at all speeds though I haven't used the slow speeds. The lenses produced for these cameras...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 03-23-2013
Replies: 22
Views: 841
Posted By L David Tomei
I hadn't thought of that... But you must admit,...

I hadn't thought of that... But you must admit, it beats talking about bokeh's, cleaning marks, serial numbers, and squinty viewfinders, after all. ; )
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 03-23-2013
Replies: 22
Views: 841
Posted By L David Tomei
I suppose i was lucky when my immaculate IIIf...

I suppose i was lucky when my immaculate IIIf arrived along with a sheaf of documents that showed that the camera had been purchased by a French diplomat in Berlin. It came along with receipts,...
Forum: Photography General Interest 03-19-2013
Replies: 13
Views: 620
Posted By L David Tomei
I found this today and it is quite interesting...

I found this today and it is quite interesting with regard to photography in Russia today. It's by Shamil Khairov and can be found at...
Forum: Photography General Interest 03-18-2013
Replies: 13
Views: 620
Posted By L David Tomei
I spent a significant amount of time in Moscow,...

I spent a significant amount of time in Moscow, Leningrad and Kiev during the late '80's through the mid-90's and I don't see those times reflected in any of the works I've seen recently. There was...
Forum: Photography General Interest 03-04-2013
Replies: 23
Views: 676
Posted By L David Tomei
What's wrong with "C"? It's usually considered...

What's wrong with "C"? It's usually considered to be average. You rightly consider most images to be graded C.
Forum: Argus RF 02-26-2013
Replies: 0
Views: 126
Posted By L David Tomei
B&L 7.5cm Telephoto Lens

The 7.5cm Bausch & Lomb Telephoto lens for the Argus C2 and C3 cameras qualifies as a rare lens, certainly it's uncommon. I have kept a record of serial numbers of lenses that appeared on the...
Forum: Nikon RF 02-26-2013
Replies: 22
Views: 878
Posted By L David Tomei
OK OK... you're absolutely right and I take it...

OK OK... you're absolutely right and I take it back after second thought. Actually, I have great respect for Goodwill Industries. Many years ago as a student they were such a help.
Forum: Nikon RF 02-26-2013
Replies: 22
Views: 878
Posted By L David Tomei
Goodwill go some bad advice, probably from...

Goodwill go some bad advice, probably from someone who confused the camera with an S3 2000.
Forum: RFF Polls 02-24-2013
Replies: 93
Views: 3,304
Posted By L David Tomei
Yes, of course. Pretentious? Don't care. I'm...

Yes, of course. Pretentious? Don't care. I'm cheap.
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 02-22-2013
Replies: 67
Views: 1,886
Posted By L David Tomei
My VCII works quite well to get me within a stop,...

My VCII works quite well to get me within a stop, the rest is judgement.
Forum: Nikon RF 02-22-2013
Replies: 103
Views: 9,263
Posted By L David Tomei
Here's another: #205996

Here's another: #205996
Forum: Nikon RF 02-22-2013
Replies: 39
Views: 3,750
Posted By L David Tomei
Found it! S3 2000 #207336

Found it! S3 2000 #207336
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 02-19-2013
Replies: 16
Views: 675
Posted By L David Tomei
I loved mine and all the lenses. I think I...

I loved mine and all the lenses. I think I probably posted on an earlier thread but you should take care to lock the meter (button on top of advance arm) when not using the camera. It eats up...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 02-17-2013
Replies: 159
Views: 12,991
Posted By L David Tomei
Heavy...

Heavy chrome...
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/rffgallery/gallery/19271/U19271I1361124059.SEQ.1.jpg
Forum: Photography General Interest 02-13-2013
Replies: 37
Views: 1,093
Posted By L David Tomei
This was a tough question but there was one image...

This was a tough question but there was one image that has been with me for most of my life... the very first photograph that I ever took on my own. It was a black Kodak Brownie box camera with a...
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 02-12-2013
Replies: 13
Views: 617
Posted By L David Tomei
sevo: That's good. I really had no evidence...

sevo: That's good. I really had no evidence that there were volatile components in plastic storage bags that could condense on optics, just thought it was possible. Our plastic bags are different...
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 02-11-2013
Replies: 13
Views: 617
Posted By L David Tomei
I keep some lenses in plastic bags with two...

I keep some lenses in plastic bags with two silica capsules to absorb moisture. Even then the plastic bags aren't great because many have volatile plasticizers that can condense of optics over long...
Forum: Other RF 02-11-2013
Replies: 16
Views: 992
Posted By L David Tomei
I think the free shipping may be the deciding...

I think the free shipping may be the deciding factor here.
Forum: Argus RF 02-11-2013
Replies: 21
Views: 1,043
Posted By L David Tomei
This is a record for the Argus postings. ...

This is a record for the Argus postings. Complimenti to 68degrees for stimulating interest here in the venerable Argus C's.
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 02-11-2013
Replies: 40
Views: 2,692
Posted By L David Tomei
Ahhh Sherry, where are you now? BTW, that's a...

Ahhh Sherry, where are you now? BTW, that's a candy cigarette and my first "Harley".
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8513/8464738020_5b1f5bee55_z.jpg
Shot with a fine Brownie box camera, digitized...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 02-11-2013
Replies: 25
Views: 1,139
Posted By L David Tomei
As a retired collector (as in "I don't buy...

As a retired collector (as in "I don't buy anymore" if I want to remain married), I would suggest that you keep the camera and use it. It looks quite nice and the Summar appears to be a clean one...
Forum: Photography General Interest 02-07-2013
Replies: 2,839
Views: 160,209
Posted By L David Tomei
An Agfa Karat 36 Heligon... Started cla but it's...

An Agfa Karat 36 Heligon... Started cla but it's still in pieces. David Tomei
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 02-07-2013
Replies: 103
Views: 3,257
Posted By L David Tomei
Broke down and bought a medium sized Italian...

Broke down and bought a medium sized Italian leather shoulder bag. Camera, books, keys, a few little tools and a cigar or two. Now I can't do without it because I've come to hate stuffing things...
Forum: Argus RF 02-02-2013
Replies: 21
Views: 1,043
Posted By L David Tomei
[QUOTE=tunalegs;2066297]The C3 was actually...

[QUOTE=tunalegs;2066297]The C3 was actually remarkably cheap. In the pre-war years it was basically the only camera in its price bracket that offered flash synchronization and coupled rangefinder...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 02-02-2013
Replies: 8
Views: 368
Posted By L David Tomei
I'm not sure what "right to privacy" means but...

I'm not sure what "right to privacy" means but people clearly do have the right to know what information they are uploading when they post images from GPS-enabled cameras. Many people don't even...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 02-02-2013
Replies: 8
Views: 368
Posted By L David Tomei
Geotag in EXIF invasion of privacy?

I saw this article regarding Path's use of geotag location information in EXIF data and how it is an invasion of privacy. Is it better to strip EXIF data before uploading images to sites? Do RFFers...
Forum: Argus RF 01-29-2013
Replies: 21
Views: 1,043
Posted By L David Tomei
... but at $65-75 in 1952, were they really that...

... but at $65-75 in 1952, were they really that cheap? That is comparable to $400-$500 today. The popular Brownie Hawkeye Flash sold for $7. The C3 was up against cameras like the Bantam RF which...
Forum: Argus RF 01-29-2013
Replies: 21
Views: 1,043
Posted By L David Tomei
The Olympus 35 RC is certainly an excellent...

The Olympus 35 RC is certainly an excellent little camera that was a pleasure to use. Like my Leica Z2x, it is small and convenient to keep loaded and handy in pocket or glove box in the car. ...
Forum: Other RF 01-25-2013
Replies: 1
Views: 259
Posted By L David Tomei
The body appears to be black anodized, whereas...

The body appears to be black anodized, whereas the shutter and lens mount appear to be painted black. This is also mentioned in the Camera-Wiki site (http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/Kodak_Signet_35). ...
Forum: Other RF 01-25-2013
Replies: 10
Views: 2,843
Posted By L David Tomei
I have an Air Force black version and after some...

I have an Air Force black version and after some cleaning and lube of the helicals, it works fine. Many complain about the 300 shutter as a weak point in an otherwise excellent design. I haven't...
Forum: Fixed Lens RF 01-19-2013
Replies: 3
Views: 454
Posted By L David Tomei
Thank you. That answers my question. I hope to...

Thank you. That answers my question. I hope to find some with the high quality comparable to the Retina closeup lenses. Ciao! David
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