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Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 01-11-2012
Replies: 17
Views: 2,566
Posted By Solinar
It's more convoluted than that. Cine film will...

It's more convoluted than that. Cine film will be part of the commercial business division. Roll film sales will be the purview of consumer products division.

At this point, the CEO at Kodak is...
Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book 12-19-2011
Replies: 136
Views: 43,615
Posted By Solinar
In my book - that's a good thing. Cherish it.

In my book - that's a good thing. Cherish it.
Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book 12-19-2011
Replies: 136
Views: 43,615
Posted By Solinar
P.S. - For everyone only doing 35mm - I work...

P.S. - For everyone only doing 35mm - I work mostly with 120 film - 6x6 and 6x9.
Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book 12-19-2011
Replies: 136
Views: 43,615
Posted By Solinar
Unless your wife or life long, live-in soul mate...

Unless your wife or life long, live-in soul mate shares your enthusiasm for photography - a darkroom at home is problematic.

I gave up B/W wet printing when I was married and harried. Then about...
Forum: Travel 12-10-2011
Replies: 41
Views: 1,181
Posted By Solinar
How much further West?

I always enjoy heading out West, even when it means driving 20 hours.

http://www.ph.utexas.edu/~yue/AgfaRec/Gossips.jpg

A hundred years ago, people still traverse these areas by horse drawn wagons...
Forum: Photography General Interest 12-09-2011
Replies: 32
Views: 2,227
Posted By Solinar
Even with 6x9 negs, my main beef with the at home...

Even with 6x9 negs, my main beef with the at home film-to-digital workflow for color is the scanner.

A film based scanner like the now out of production Coolscan 9000 will out perform a flatbed...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 12-08-2011
Replies: 17
Views: 1,853
Posted By Solinar
When I'm dead and gone, I guess that it won't...

When I'm dead and gone, I guess that it won't matter to me at least, if a chimpanzee handles my gear.

Being of the living that video was painful to watch. The gentleman didn't seem to be able to...
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 12-08-2011
Replies: 20
Views: 1,503
Posted By Solinar
It takes me about 30 minutes to set up my...

It takes me about 30 minutes to set up my guerrilla darkroom, that consists of two Nova three slot processors, an old-school wash tray in a windowless bathroom that adjoins a walk in closet. The...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 12-06-2011
Replies: 15
Views: 2,293
Posted By Solinar
Congratulations - on the rescue of one each IIIc,...

Congratulations - on the rescue of one each IIIc, with a two Elmars, a VIOOH and a Nooky from their hibernation.
Forum: Zeiss Contax 12-02-2011
Replies: 13
Views: 1,263
Posted By Solinar
I more often than not use my IIIf my M3 mainly...

I more often than not use my IIIf my M3 mainly because of its cost and packaging when using a collapsible 50 or low profile wide-angle lens. Yes, it is fiddly in use and its finder a bit...
Forum: RFF News 12-02-2011
Replies: 174
Views: 10,303
Posted By Solinar
I noticed that for most of the day the home page...

I noticed that for most of the day the home page url routed me to a web page marker hosted by GoDaddy.com.

The GoDaddy.com marker featured a video link at the bottom of the page featuring the full...
Forum: 120 RF's 11-23-2011
Replies: 6
Views: 705
Posted By Solinar
I'm definitely sold on OP/TECH Uni-loop strap...

I'm definitely sold on OP/TECH Uni-loop strap connectors.

http://tinyurl.com/optech

They are inexpensive enough and I use them with a couple of Tamrac straps that I've had for ages. A plus is...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 11-22-2011
Replies: 41
Views: 2,780
Posted By Solinar
Jan, that's an interesting observation, which I...

Jan, that's an interesting observation, which I would guess has been true for at least a couple of decades.
Forum: RFF Polls 11-20-2011
Replies: 58
Views: 4,053
Posted By Solinar
6x6 at eye-level with my Super Isolette and Super...

6x6 at eye-level with my Super Isolette and Super Speedex are my most used medium format cameras, mainly because there is no need to reorient the camera.

That said, I still prefer the 6x9 format. ...
Forum: Image Processing: Darkroom / Lightroom / Film 11-19-2011
Replies: 96
Views: 8,780
Posted By Solinar
I've always used the expression, "Tempest in a...

I've always used the expression, "Tempest in a tea cup", but I'm not Australian and I find that the very few people still use it.

As for Tri-X in 120, I ordered 25 rolls last month when Kodak's...
Forum: 120 RF Folders 06-16-2010
Replies: 4
Views: 1,026
Posted By Solinar
99% of the compact medium format folders were...

99% of the compact medium format folders were fitted with either a Tessar formula or a Cooke-Triplet. Some five element Heliars were produced. The lens signature for all three is that to get sharp...
Forum: 120 RF Folders 06-15-2010
Replies: 12
Views: 1,137
Posted By Solinar
Totally off topic: I once loaded an exposed roll...

Totally off topic: I once loaded an exposed roll of 120 into my Super Isolette. Running a roll of exposed film backwards binds up pretty fast.

If you have a dark closet with both the outside room...
Forum: Large Format RF 04-29-2010
Replies: 21
Views: 2,404
Posted By Solinar
The Century, Crown & Speed Graphics have a...

The Century, Crown & Speed Graphics have a press-down tab release for shift only.

It's an awkward design, to say the least, and I believe the left or rignt movement of the front standard is only...
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 04-15-2010
Replies: 15
Views: 1,609
Posted By Solinar
Impressive work indeed with the Orion, as well...

Impressive work indeed with the Orion, as well with its wide open aperture of f/6.
Forum: 120 RF Folders 04-15-2010
Replies: 13
Views: 2,166
Posted By Solinar
I still wonder why Zeiss-Ikon and some others...

I still wonder why Zeiss-Ikon and some others used the convention of putting the hinge for the front platform on the photographer's left hand side.

My Bessa II is worse. Not only is the shutter...
Forum: 120 RF Folders 04-14-2010
Replies: 124
Views: 21,197
Posted By Solinar
The sign does say - "Have a look". Are there...

The sign does say - "Have a look". Are there that many English speakers traveling through the alley way?

I like both photos. The painter looks very relaxed in the photo. The man with the baskets...
Forum: 120 RF Folders 02-24-2010
Replies: 4
Views: 697
Posted By Solinar
This Record III has probably seen light use and...

This Record III has probably seen light use and the case did its job.

With regards to tarnish on the knobs - a light cleaning with a Q-Tip cotton swap and alcohol is all you can do.

Agfa's...
Forum: 120 RF Folders 02-23-2010
Replies: 8
Views: 1,238
Posted By Solinar
I'm an Agfa not a Zeiss user. If you are not a...

I'm an Agfa not a Zeiss user.

If you are not a tinkerer, I would lean towards the Zeiss Ikonta with a Novar or Tessar lens. The Zeiss Ikonta C that Mike linked to is a good one, mainly because it...
Forum: 120 RF Folders 02-21-2010
Replies: 22
Views: 2,487
Posted By Solinar
I've been keeping my eye on a 105mm APO Lanthar...

I've been keeping my eye on a 105mm APO Lanthar mounted to a Graphic lens board. It was at $200 when I first saw it.

Evil Bay Link...
Forum: 120 RF Folders 02-12-2010
Replies: 4
Views: 1,167
Posted By Solinar
I like the shot that is looking out the window. ...

I like the shot that is looking out the window. Good color reproduction, nice sharpness on the two blue candle holders, better than expected bokeh on the ivy that is growing on the back wall, near...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 02-10-2010
Replies: 32
Views: 2,376
Posted By Solinar
The recent news from Kodak that they were...

The recent news from Kodak that they were dropping 220 B/W, TXP from 400 CN from their medium format offerings caused quite a stir last week at APUG.

When was the last time you have seen an ad for...
Forum: Photography General Interest 02-09-2010
Replies: 7
Views: 923
Posted By Solinar
Yipes! Is Ken Rockwell now into press cameras?...

Yipes! Is Ken Rockwell now into press cameras?

I hope not, because I'd like this market to ride under the radar for as long as possible.
Forum: 120 RF's 02-09-2010
Replies: 5
Views: 829
Posted By Solinar
I looks like the *ss-end of the subject is too...

I looks like the *ss-end of the subject is too close to the camera. The image of the wall in the background is in focus, while the derriere of the subject is not. Pardon my French.
Forum: Fixed Lens RF 02-07-2010
Replies: 8
Views: 1,506
Posted By Solinar
The Super Regent a.k.a. Super Solinette hold...

The Super Regent a.k.a. Super Solinette hold their own at f/5.6 and above, with nice color rendition as well. Have fun setting the film counter. You have to manually set it A - once the film is...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 02-06-2010
Replies: 35
Views: 2,495
Posted By Solinar
Ouch - times six on this one.

Ouch - times six on this one.
Forum: 120 RF's 02-05-2010
Replies: 3
Views: 1,237
Posted By Solinar
Welcome to the RFF! - The Klasse is a sweet...

Welcome to the RFF! - The Klasse is a sweet compliment to the 645 and 6x9 Fujis in the photo.

I don't know if they make their optics in-house, but the EBC Fujinons haven't disappointed me, yet.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 02-05-2010
Replies: 52
Views: 4,860
Posted By Solinar
I never used Agfa's color films much - but I did...

I never used Agfa's color films much - but I did use my share of APX 25 and APX100.

I still have a couple bricks of APX 100 in 135 and a few rolls of 120 in the freezer. Upon on each announcement...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 02-05-2010
Replies: 77
Views: 10,232
Posted By Solinar
The E-PL1 also lacks dedicated AF-L, ISO and...

The E-PL1 also lacks dedicated AF-L, ISO and white balance buttons.
Forum: Photogs / Photo Exhibits 02-05-2010
Replies: 110
Views: 7,848
Posted By Solinar
Brian - I doubt that we need the People's Party...

Brian - I doubt that we need the People's Party in Beijing to close off this thread when freedom loving Americans such as yourself are here to call in the censors.

Seeing those young soldiers...
Forum: Leica M -- Konica RF 02-02-2010
Replies: 2
Views: 631
Posted By Solinar
Don't forget to factor in the price of lenses...

Don't forget to factor in the price of lenses when you want to change focal lengths.
Forum: Large Format RF 02-02-2010
Replies: 14
Views: 1,941
Posted By Solinar
It looks like you've mastered the Crown Graphic. ...

It looks like you've mastered the Crown Graphic. - Where did your subject find that shirt? - It looks to be right of the 1970's.
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 02-02-2010
Replies: 77
Views: 10,232
Posted By Solinar
A pro version would cost a good deal more - but...

A pro version would cost a good deal more - but I'd hope it have a focus lock button and dedicated ISO button, as well.

The E-PL1 will either rob sales from the previous released Micro 4/3rd cameras...
Forum: Digital Epson R-D1 Digital RF 01-31-2010
Replies: 22
Views: 1,560
Posted By Solinar
I don't know - Is it because they are relatively...

I don't know - Is it because they are relatively rare?
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 01-31-2010
Replies: 30
Views: 12,329
Posted By Solinar
You are probably right. It looks too much like a...

You are probably right. It looks too much like a Fujifilm Klasse.
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 01-31-2010
Replies: 30
Views: 12,329
Posted By Solinar
FUJiFILM FinePix M1 EXR Micro 4/3 camera

I don't read Japanese very well - but I definitely found the following advertisement in English for what look like a new entry into the Micro 4/3rd...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 01-31-2010
Replies: 33
Views: 3,830
Posted By Solinar
I'm sure more than two Micro 4/3 cameras will be...

I'm sure more than two Micro 4/3 cameras will be announced in February.

http://livedoor.2.blogimg.jp/e_p1/imgs/c/8/c8e33d3d.jpg

http://www.ph.utexas.edu/~yue/rff/fuji43.jpg
Forum: Large Format RF 01-30-2010
Replies: 10
Views: 1,368
Posted By Solinar
WHY THE FOUR WASHERS - If someone had simply...

WHY THE FOUR WASHERS - If someone had simply replaced the original Graflex ground glass with a slightly thicker plate of glass that would explain the 4 washers.

Whoever replace the original GG used...
Forum: Bill Pierce - Leica M photog and author 01-29-2010
Replies: 92
Views: 5,417
Posted By Solinar
I wonder if any of the great pundits clamoring...

I wonder if any of the great pundits clamoring for an EVF in a addition to a RF finder have ever removed the top cover of a Leica M ???

The optics for the current RF take up most of the space in...
Forum: 120 RF Folders 01-28-2010
Replies: 13
Views: 1,263
Posted By Solinar
You did well with the Speedex Special R. The...

You did well with the Speedex Special R.

The old wood and stone looks wonderful in your images, as does the sky behind the barn.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 01-26-2010
Replies: 71
Views: 4,397
Posted By Solinar
When the M10 is released, I am looking forward to...

When the M10 is released, I am looking forward to speculation on the future Leica M11.

My guess is that a special edition Leica M9m won't make those folks happy who are now clamoring for a totally...
Forum: 120 RF's Modern 01-25-2010
Replies: 12
Views: 1,292
Posted By Solinar
I was watching that FUJI GF670 and it's nice to...

I was watching that FUJI GF670 and it's nice to see that it sold for $1600 and something. That same seller has a Horseman VHR without a lens or lens board up for grabs. It's a beast - but a...
Forum: 120 RF Folders 01-25-2010
Replies: 124
Views: 21,197
Posted By Solinar
I love the composition on this lake scene. The...

I love the composition on this lake scene. The autumn timing of your visit to this local captures the moment beautifully. Where is this?
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 01-25-2010
Replies: 8
Views: 858
Posted By Solinar
Wow - I enjoyed reading the article - just as a...

Wow - I enjoyed reading the article - just as a review on the Leica IIIb.

Wallace Heaton LTD is a name that I haven't heard in while. They used have a rather nice small gold decal on the back of...
Forum: 120 RF's 01-23-2010
Replies: 144
Views: 16,930
Posted By Solinar
GOLD WITH BURGUNDY SUEDE already sounds UGLY to...

GOLD WITH BURGUNDY SUEDE already sounds UGLY to me.
Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book 01-22-2010
Replies: 44
Views: 3,674
Posted By Solinar
I've had to use my folders on occasion either...

I've had to use my folders on occasion either upside down or sideways because there wasn't time to install a lens shade or I didn't have one with me.

Roger shares an interesting perspective on the...
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