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Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 9 Hours Ago
Replies: 12
Views: 449
Posted By yossarian123
I bought a Nikon S, case, original Nippon Kogaku...

I bought a Nikon S, case, original Nippon Kogaku body cap for $10 at goodwill. The shutter is messed up though, I just haven't sent it in for a CLA yet.

Last weekend I found a Nikon FG, 50mm 1.8...
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 6 Days Ago
Replies: 9
Views: 213
Posted By yossarian123
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7288/8736960388_e611...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7288/8736960388_e611de16a8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thelozanofam/8736960388/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thelozanofam/8736960388/) by SL_Photos...
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 1 Week Ago
Replies: 9
Views: 213
Posted By yossarian123
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7431/8725183334_c68e...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7431/8725183334_c68e779e72_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thelozanofam/8725183334/)
. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thelozanofam/8725183334/) by SL_Photos...
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 1 Week Ago
Replies: 9
Views: 213
Posted By yossarian123
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6508555625_254c...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7146/6508555625_254c9f58f4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thelozanofam/6508555625/)
Crown Fountain Kiss (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thelozanofam/6508555625/) by...
Forum: Photography General Interest 1 Week Ago
Replies: 13
Views: 481
Posted By yossarian123
the author of the app mentioned that this works...

the author of the app mentioned that this works better on leaf shutters. From my experience that's true - other shutter types involve a bit of guesswork on where the peaks are.
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 1 Week Ago
Replies: 7
Views: 209
Posted By yossarian123
I guess I'll keep practicing.

I guess I'll keep practicing.
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 1 Week Ago
Replies: 7
Views: 209
Posted By yossarian123
I still had problems with the Hewes clips even...

I still had problems with the Hewes clips even after practicing for a good 30-40 minutes (admittedly while watching the nba playoffs so I was a bit distracted). I must have clumsy fingers. I wonder...
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 1 Week Ago
Replies: 7
Views: 209
Posted By yossarian123
120 Hewes reels - do I even need to use the clip?

I've been using Hewes reels for about a month now, they're pretty great and generally easy to use and load. The one exception is the spring clip, I've had some problems 1) getting the film into the...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 1 Week Ago
Replies: 13
Views: 573
Posted By yossarian123
I'd go with the zeiss if your budget allows. The...

I'd go with the zeiss if your budget allows. The Summarit is a low contrast lens even without haze, doesn't focus as closely as the zeiss, flares easily, and has a wacky filter size. And the shots...
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 30
Views: 1,264
Posted By yossarian123
Just search for seller "kehoutlet". If you're...

Just search for seller "kehoutlet". If you're using the iPhone app, put "seller:kehoutlet" then bookmark it to get updates.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 13
Views: 402
Posted By yossarian123
http://www.aregeebee.net/negs/eneg.htm Have you...

http://www.aregeebee.net/negs/eneg.htm

Have you ruled out your camera yet? Your shutter speeds could be a few stops too fast. Something to think about once you rule out all of the developing...
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 30
Views: 1,264
Posted By yossarian123
This thread is only going to make me nervous. I...

This thread is only going to make me nervous. I just sent rolleiflex to KEH on Monday.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 48
Views: 1,824
Posted By yossarian123
The old summarits look cool. And a collapsed...

The old summarits look cool. And a collapsed elmar.
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 22
Views: 798
Posted By yossarian123
I just looked at the Oleson website, he mentions...

I just looked at the Oleson website, he mentions you may need to readjust focus after installing the screen.
Does anyone know if that's true for a Rolleiflex 2.8?
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 24
Views: 822
Posted By yossarian123
Hey, good find and welcome to the community of...

Hey, good find and welcome to the community of camera grave robbers. It's been awhile since my last salvation army find, I think it was a couple of XA2s for $10 total.
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 5
Views: 195
Posted By yossarian123
sweet, thanks for the answers. I was hoping it...

sweet, thanks for the answers. I was hoping it was a deal, the new stuff is selling for $48 at B&H.
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 5
Views: 195
Posted By yossarian123
shelf life of canned (unmixed) diafine?

http://25.media.tumblr.com/4eb20f9367bdbbdd35ab3ff5ddd295cc/tumblr_mlthoaP6zV1s7m431o1_1280.jpg

Any ideas on how long unmixed cans of diafine will last for? I found the above on Ebay for $15 and...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 44
Views: 1,802
Posted By yossarian123
I would love to get a hold of one for parts just...

I would love to get a hold of one for parts just to see what the innards look like. I'd never open up an actual working rollei, wouldn't want to destroy a work of art.

I've got a KEH repair lined...
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 9
Views: 345
Posted By yossarian123
I used the black rapid straps with SLRs for a...

I used the black rapid straps with SLRs for a while. The tripod attachment has a mildly annoying habit of slowing working itself loose and spilling your camera to the ground. It happened to me...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 44
Views: 1,802
Posted By yossarian123
Don, yeah the camera is in very very fine shape. ...

Don, yeah the camera is in very very fine shape. I'm *not* sending it back again for another return, no matter what. The stubborn bas*ard in me has kicked in. I have a 6 month warranty from KEH...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 44
Views: 1,802
Posted By yossarian123
I'm glad you said it and not me. One pretty...

I'm glad you said it and not me.

One pretty consistent turn of phrase I hear about Rolleiflexes is they're tough enough to pound nails with - so let me ask - is that what people are actually doing...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 44
Views: 1,802
Posted By yossarian123
Guess I spoke too soon. After 4 rolls of film,...

Guess I spoke too soon.

After 4 rolls of film, now the film counter refuses to reset. It seems to be stuck on 4-5. Any hints? I noticed a small lever on the bottom right, it seems like this is...
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 7
Views: 355
Posted By yossarian123
As mentioned before, it uses the phone's mic to...

As mentioned before, it uses the phone's mic to capture a waveform of the shutter opening/closing. You then set two markers at the "peaks" to take a measurement. It was quite accurate on the...
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 7
Views: 355
Posted By yossarian123
pretty cool iPhone app to measure shutter speeds

I found this app while searching for a quick and dirty method to measure my Rolleflex shutter speeds. YMMV, but it seems pretty accurate (at least if you're not shooting slides) and very easy to...
Forum: Other Digital Advanced Fixed Lens Compacts 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 559
Views: 21,684
Posted By yossarian123
what a sweet little rig. too bad my X100 has a...

what a sweet little rig. too bad my X100 has a marginally more useful (to me) 35/2 so I ...ah what the hell am I talking about. I'll probably end up buying one.
Forum: X100 Images 04-13-2013
Replies: 71
Sticky: portraits
Views: 8,309
Posted By yossarian123
http://24.media.tumblr.com/20e77a8c890db1e46b2a1ee...

http://24.media.tumblr.com/20e77a8c890db1e46b2a1ee15ba77427/tumblr_mjxzga8EJs1s7m431o1_1280.jpg
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 04-10-2013
Replies: 44
Views: 1,802
Posted By yossarian123
I have the latest version from KEH in hand. I'm...

I have the latest version from KEH in hand. I'm about 5 shots into a test roll and everything seems much better this time. Last time I could immediately tell it was misfocusing. But this time...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 04-10-2013
Replies: 44
Views: 1,802
Posted By yossarian123
Wow, I had no idea they would do that. I've...

Wow, I had no idea they would do that. I've asked questions about specific cameras before and they flat out denied being able to answer them.

Hopefully, I've learned my lesson. I'm a leica shooter...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 04-08-2013
Replies: 44
Views: 1,802
Posted By yossarian123
I paid $1100 for an EX grade from KEH. That...

I paid $1100 for an EX grade from KEH. That definitely wasn't bottom feeding and I'm definitely not happier.
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 04-08-2013
Replies: 44
Views: 1,802
Posted By yossarian123
Those seem like pretty good prices. How does he...

Those seem like pretty good prices. How does he grade in your experience?

I called and asked him about:

Rolleiflex 3.5E3 #2384700, Planar 75/3.5, w/o meter, CLA, Ex-/user $525.

He said it...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 04-08-2013
Replies: 44
Views: 1,802
Posted By yossarian123
Thanks. I usually don't have these kinds of...

Thanks. I usually don't have these kinds of problems with KEH. Although it feels like the amount of non-working gear from KEH is on the rise. I should create a spreadsheet to track this kind of...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 04-08-2013
Replies: 44
Views: 1,802
Posted By yossarian123
I'm thinking they have at least one working...

I'm thinking they have at least one working camera in stock and eventually I'll get it.
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 04-08-2013
Replies: 44
Views: 1,802
Posted By yossarian123
Rolleiflex - KEH 3rd time is hopefully a charm

My recent experience with KEH has not been a good one.

Rolleiflex #1 (3.5F Planar) - BGN condition. Film advance or shutter wasn't working. Occasionally the shutter wouldn't fire and you'd lose...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 04-02-2013
Replies: 6
Views: 271
Posted By yossarian123
I think the 2.8s are all bay 1. I have a bay 2...

I think the 2.8s are all bay 1.

I have a bay 2 3.5f, but I saved a bunch of money by getting the fotodiox...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 04-01-2013
Replies: 5
Views: 616
Posted By yossarian123
takes at least a minute of fiddling before...

takes at least a minute of fiddling before dropping each coin in.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 04-01-2013
Replies: 33
Views: 1,207
Posted By yossarian123
I'll probably get a pack once the temperatures...

I'll probably get a pack once the temperatures warm up. I have a hell of a time in the winter keeping my temperatures consistent in my cold basement. But the results look great and the price is...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 04-01-2013
Replies: 16
Views: 535
Posted By yossarian123
Although I've only been shooting with it for 3...

Although I've only been shooting with it for 3 weeks (first time shooting med format too) I couldn't stand the thought of having it gone for a month or more at the repair shop. My jaw keeps hitting...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 04-01-2013
Replies: 16
Views: 535
Posted By yossarian123
After speaking with KEH on the phone, they agreed...

After speaking with KEH on the phone, they agreed to accept a return on the Rollei even though it was a week outside of the 2 week return window. I ended up doing an exchange for an EX 3.5F Xenotar...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 04-01-2013
Replies: 16
Views: 535
Posted By yossarian123
Well, I have the results back from the latest...

Well, I have the results back from the latest roll. This time there are two frames that didn't come out - although this time it looks like both frames were overexposed as in completely blacked out. ...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-27-2013
Replies: 5,601
Views: 307,106
Posted By yossarian123
6 IXMOO cassettes on the way courtesy of eBay....

6 IXMOO cassettes on the way courtesy of eBay. $95 total.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 03-26-2013
Replies: 154
Views: 6,625
Posted By yossarian123
Thanks! I'll have to shoot a roll this weekend.

Thanks! I'll have to shoot a roll this weekend.
Forum: Hardware / Computers / Drives / etc 03-26-2013
Replies: 36
Views: 963
Posted By yossarian123
assume the sky's the limit since OP hasn't...

assume the sky's the limit since OP hasn't responded yet?

I'm using a 27" imac (2.7GHz i5), 16GB RAM, etc. etc.
6 TB NAS, Plustek 7600 (for 35mm), Canoscan 9000f (for 120)

Total cost was probably...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-26-2013
Replies: 16
Views: 505
Posted By yossarian123
Personally, I'd go with the Summicron. Summicron...

Personally, I'd go with the Summicron. Summicron IQ at 1/3 to 1/4 of the price. It really can't be beat and it won't depreciate as much as the skopar.
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 03-25-2013
Replies: 2
Views: 325
Posted By yossarian123
I just found this link...

I just found this link

http://discussion.cprr.net/2012/09/legendary-customer-service-from-keh-inc.html

Knowing this helps quite a bit.
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 03-25-2013
Replies: 16
Views: 535
Posted By yossarian123
I'm a noob with a TLR so that is certainly...

I'm a noob with a TLR so that is certainly possible.
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 03-25-2013
Replies: 16
Views: 535
Posted By yossarian123
Thanks for the help. I just finished the 2nd roll...

Thanks for the help. I just finished the 2nd roll and will start a 3rd roll to verify.

It wasn't a great deal (from KEH) but it was advertised as 100% working. One of the reasons I bought from KEH...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 03-24-2013
Replies: 2
Views: 325
Posted By yossarian123
KEH warranty repair service - good for Rollei TLR?

Just wondering if anyone has used the 6 month KEH warranty for repairs - I have a rolleiflex that might need servicing. Does KEH do their own repairs or do they outsource it to another shop?

Is it...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 03-24-2013
Replies: 16
Views: 535
Posted By yossarian123
Rolleiflex 3.5f - skipping frames?

I bought a 3.5f and the first roll was fine as far as exposure, I noticed that frame #4 was blank (unexposed). I chalked it up to user error, but I just loaded up my 2nd roll. I wasn't really paying...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 03-24-2013
Replies: 154
Views: 6,625
Posted By yossarian123
Jan, what's your recipe for HC-110? I just happen...

Jan, what's your recipe for HC-110? I just happen to have a bottle of each and I've never been really happy with my HP5 results.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-19-2013
Replies: 25
Views: 906
Posted By yossarian123
If you're wondering about cost - I've yet to send...

If you're wondering about cost - I've yet to send in both body and lens at the same time, but DAG charges about $150 to calibrate a lens. And he charged $175 to calibrate my M9. So he may offer a...
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