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Forum: Fuji X-Pro1 / X-E1 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 54
Views: 3,029
Posted By canetsbe
I think a lot of people have said it already. I...

I think a lot of people have said it already. I feel like I have all the bases covered with a D600 AND the X-Pro1. What you don't get from one, you can get with the other. On one hand, you get a...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 44
Views: 1,824
Posted By canetsbe
I totally understand your frustration! The two...

I totally understand your frustration! The two Rolleis I had ordered from KEH in the past both needed CLAs. Neither were focusing properly. Glad you finally found a good copy!
Forum: Fuji X-Pro1 / X-E1 04-16-2013
Replies: 58
Views: 3,461
Posted By canetsbe
Just acquired the X-Pro1 / 35mm 1.4 in a trade...

Just acquired the X-Pro1 / 35mm 1.4 in a trade for an M6. I'm happy. The photo isn't anything super duper, but here's one of my first...
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-11-2013
Replies: 39
Views: 1,133
Posted By canetsbe
Is it still GAS if you're selling gear to fund...

Is it still GAS if you're selling gear to fund the purchase of fewer pieces of other gear, resulting in a net decrease in overall gear???
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 04-11-2013
Replies: 61
Views: 2,248
Posted By canetsbe
Nikon V1 is a good and cheap snapshot cam. Or...

Nikon V1 is a good and cheap snapshot cam. Or Fuji X system.
Forum: Movies / Cameras in the Movies / TV / Media 04-08-2013
Replies: 8
Views: 595
Posted By canetsbe
Oops. I suspected someone had posted about this...

Oops. I suspected someone had posted about this but didn't think to look in the general forum. Oh well!
Forum: Movies / Cameras in the Movies / TV / Media 04-08-2013
Replies: 8
Views: 595
Posted By canetsbe
Sterling Cooper Draper now representing Leica Camera

Did anyone else catch last night's Mad Men premiere? Apparently they're giving away free Leicas now :)
Forum: RFF Photo Projects 02-19-2013
Replies: 118
Views: 4,022
Posted By canetsbe
It's TECHNICALLY a rangefinder with a p/s form...

It's TECHNICALLY a rangefinder with a p/s form factor....
Forum: RFF Photo Projects 02-15-2013
Replies: 118
Views: 4,022
Posted By canetsbe
Hey, why not right? Time for me to grab a new...

Hey, why not right? Time for me to grab a new battery and whip out the Contax. It's been too long.
Forum: Scale Focus 35's 11-22-2012
Replies: 23
Views: 1,425
Posted By canetsbe
yes. it's a recessed steel surface with notches...

yes. it's a recessed steel surface with notches to unscrew it with a coin or something.
Forum: Scale Focus 35's 11-22-2012
Replies: 23
Views: 1,425
Posted By canetsbe
When you take the back plate off, the battery...

When you take the back plate off, the battery compartment is actually ABOVE the film cassette. At least that's true of the original 35.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 11-08-2012
Replies: 28
Views: 1,997
Posted By canetsbe
I totally agree. The D600 is a no-brainer if you...

I totally agree. The D600 is a no-brainer if you want a camera with maximum image quality and don't need the insane AF capabilities or way too much resolution.

Chad: glad I could help you decide,...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 11-07-2012
Replies: 28
Views: 1,997
Posted By canetsbe
I have experienced a little bit of sensor dust,...

I have experienced a little bit of sensor dust, but noting really out of the ordinary for a DSLR in my opinion. I just use a rocket blower when I start noticing dust; problem solved.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 11-06-2012
Replies: 28
Views: 1,997
Posted By canetsbe
I also forgot to mention that there are menu...

I also forgot to mention that there are menu options to include a composition grid and / or a horizon level in the finder! I leave the grid on 24/7.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 11-06-2012
Replies: 28
Views: 1,997
Posted By canetsbe
I did own the original and found it to be very...

I did own the original and found it to be very good as well, but it's not really in the league of the D600. ISO 1600 on the 5D is looking like ISO 6400-12800 on the D600 in terms of noise (and is...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 11-06-2012
Replies: 28
Views: 1,997
Posted By canetsbe
Thanks everyone. @Gary: The finder is very good....

Thanks everyone.

@Gary: The finder is very good. If I get a chance to shoot with some ais glass I will let you all know.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 11-05-2012
Replies: 37
Views: 1,299
Posted By canetsbe
Canon original F-1 also, I believe, could go...

Canon original F-1 also, I believe, could go without a battery to operate; exception - New F-1.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 11-05-2012
Replies: 28
Views: 1,997
Posted By canetsbe
Thanks for the responses guys: @thegf: I have...

Thanks for the responses guys:

@thegf: I have not tried the D800. It seems like an incredibly powerful camera. Too powerful for my computer to want to process / store 36mp files. And I'm on a 27"...
Forum: Photography General Interest 11-05-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 1,019
Posted By canetsbe
Which hassy do you shoot? If it's an early model...

Which hassy do you shoot? If it's an early model with a dim screen I would say you should sell it. if it's a later model with a brighter screen, keep it. The GF670 is an amazing camera in all...
Forum: Photography General Interest 11-05-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 1,019
Posted By canetsbe
Awesome dude. Leica has made great 28's in the...

Awesome dude. Leica has made great 28's in the past 30 years or so. You won't regret it.

Though I just saw your edit, and I think you should get a GF670 next :D I did!
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 11-05-2012
Replies: 28
Views: 1,997
Posted By canetsbe
Some shots from my D600 - This camera is amazing.

Hey guys,

I've never really been much of a digital guy, and even when I was, it was either a Canon (had a 5D back in the day) or Leica (used to have an M8 and still have my X1). I realize this post...
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 10-31-2012
Replies: 37
Views: 3,543
Posted By canetsbe
Joosep answered your question, though maybe not...

Joosep answered your question, though maybe not directly. No, you should not expect to get PRO lab-quality scans from your Plustek. It's just not feasible. The reason most lab scans still look...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 10-19-2012
Replies: 43
Views: 3,453
Posted By canetsbe
call me crazy but I've never had spots on my...

call me crazy but I've never had spots on my negatives, and I literally have never measured the amount of photoflo I use. I just eyeball it, maybe pouring in around 10-15 drops worth (or what I...
Forum: Photography General Interest 10-11-2012
Replies: 58
Views: 3,896
Posted By canetsbe
I guess I own some jackets whose pockets can fit...

I guess I own some jackets whose pockets can fit a Fuji GF670....

Really though, I'm a big fan of the Rollei 35 and it's huge gorgeous finder (I have the original German one and love it) and the...
Forum: Travel 10-01-2012
Replies: 66
Views: 5,045
Posted By canetsbe
+1 for all of the Eastern Sierra / Yosemite...

+1 for all of the Eastern Sierra / Yosemite suggestions.

As for SF... if you're in the Mission district, stop by pizzeria delfina on 18th st. SO GOOD. Go to the BiRite creamery afterward and walk...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 09-09-2012
Replies: 56
Views: 3,664
Posted By canetsbe
My first Leica purchase was a nice M3 double...

My first Leica purchase was a nice M3 double stroke with a chrome 90mm Elmarit with matching hood and MR-4 meter for $800 about three years ago. I guess at today's prices that'd put this M3 purchase...
Forum: Photography General Interest 08-07-2012
Replies: 47
Views: 4,146
Posted By canetsbe
really some great images. and talk about using...

really some great images. and talk about using your cameras....
Forum: Photography General Interest 07-30-2012
Replies: 9
Views: 1,011
Posted By canetsbe
That's a bummer. Great artist. His work was a...

That's a bummer. Great artist. His work was a huge inspiration to me during film school... sad to see him gone.
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 07-30-2012
Replies: 52
Views: 3,390
Posted By canetsbe
Nice review. I've always had this camera in the...

Nice review. I've always had this camera in the back of my mind; I'm sure I'm not the only one!
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 07-28-2012
Replies: 24
Views: 1,586
Posted By canetsbe
The F-1 just arrived back from Ken today, and...

The F-1 just arrived back from Ken today, and it's really in nice shape. Mirror is quicker and quieter, everything is a bit smoother. And he adjusted it to take modern batteries. I can see this...
Forum: 120 RF's Modern 07-24-2012
Replies: 10
Views: 2,225
Posted By canetsbe
thanks for the link, that was a pleasure to watch.

thanks for the link, that was a pleasure to watch.
Forum: 120 RF's Modern 07-23-2012
Replies: 7
Views: 1,717
Posted By canetsbe
I own both of these cameras and use the wide...

I own both of these cameras and use the wide version far more often. I took it on a couple of hikes earlier this month and I think the results speak for themselves: they're stellar cameras! ...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 07-16-2012
Replies: 3
Views: 495
Posted By canetsbe
nice grab for someone in the area.

nice grab for someone in the area.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 07-13-2012
Replies: 24
Views: 1,586
Posted By canetsbe
I just wrote a note explaining what i want done...

I just wrote a note explaining what i want done and provided my contact info so i'll expect to hear from him early next week.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 07-13-2012
Replies: 24
Views: 1,586
Posted By canetsbe
I'm not too far from you actually, I'm in SD. ...

I'm not too far from you actually, I'm in SD. But the drive to Sun City is a bit far and not worth it in gas compared to what postage would cost. Plus it'll probably get there in a day anyhow.

I...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 07-12-2012
Replies: 24
Views: 1,586
Posted By canetsbe
Well as it turns out, I didn't take in the F-1...

Well as it turns out, I didn't take in the F-1 yet. Still good to hear about all the options out there. I think I am going to give Ken a call tomorrow. The voltage mod is a good idea, the meter...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 07-12-2012
Replies: 24
Views: 1,586
Posted By canetsbe
Thanks for all the input. I think I'm just going...

Thanks for all the input. I think I'm just going to take it to Kurt's in San Diego- Less hassle than having to ship/call/email/coordinate and I've used them before and they're great, but not cheap. ...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 07-12-2012
Replies: 24
Views: 1,586
Posted By canetsbe
Wow that's cheap. What's their turnaround time? ...

Wow that's cheap. What's their turnaround time? I may just send the F-1 AND A-1 together.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 07-12-2012
Replies: 24
Views: 1,586
Posted By canetsbe
Thx for your concern Sam. To clarify, I just...

Thx for your concern Sam. To clarify, I just meant that over the last 10-15 years the camera has barely been used; the light seals have gone, shutter speed selector dial is a little stiff, the...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 07-12-2012
Replies: 24
Views: 1,586
Posted By canetsbe
Thanks for the input, I think that's what I'll...

Thanks for the input, I think that's what I'll do. It's true that I also know it was never abused, and sat in a camera bag for the last 10-15 years. Seems worth it to me!
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 07-12-2012
Replies: 24
Views: 1,586
Posted By canetsbe
Canon F-1... To CLA or not to CLA?

Hey guys,

My dad just passed down his F-1 (second version) to me with either the intention of me keeping it or selling it for him. Since I'm a sucker for classic cameras like everyone else here,...
Forum: Voigtlander Fujica Bessa III 07-11-2012
Replies: 1
Views: 756
Posted By canetsbe
The Vertical Alignment Thread

Hey guys,
I've had a few people inquire on how to adjust the vertical alignment of the rangefinder in the GF670 / BessaIII cameras lately, so I thought I would just start a thread about it. Maybe...
Forum: 120 RF's Modern 07-01-2012
Replies: 2
Views: 866
Posted By canetsbe
thanks, i think that's my favorite as well.

thanks, i think that's my favorite as well.
Forum: 120 RF's Modern 06-28-2012
Replies: 2
Views: 866
Posted By canetsbe
Aerial Photos with a Fuji GA645W

Just had an opportunity to fly around San Diego yesterday with a pilot friend of mine. Shot some photos from the air with my new-to-me GA645W. Shot on Acros 100. You can see the photos on my blog...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 06-14-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 1,085
Posted By canetsbe
Looks good to me! it's probably the scanning...

Looks good to me! it's probably the scanning that will present the biggest challenge of all..
Forum: RFF Photo Projects 06-14-2012
Replies: 144
Views: 5,812
Posted By canetsbe
Aye, but at the least, tolerated ;)

Aye, but at the least, tolerated ;)
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 06-14-2012
Replies: 1,596
Views: 247,269
Posted By canetsbe
Rolleiflex 3.5 planar photos from a recent trip...

Rolleiflex 3.5 planar photos from a recent trip to New York. Shot on Acros 100.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8026/7372793308_8f3b20611a_c.jpg...
Forum: RFF Photo Projects 06-14-2012
Replies: 144
Views: 5,812
Posted By canetsbe
No offense, but if someone wants to start a...

No offense, but if someone wants to start a community project about documenting seven consecutive days on seven consecutive rolls of film, why is it such a big deal to you? If it bothers you so...
Forum: RFF Photo Projects 06-13-2012
Replies: 144
Views: 5,812
Posted By canetsbe
Just snagged the set of GA645 & W cameras from...

Just snagged the set of GA645 & W cameras from the classifieds and i have WAY too much 220 film sitting around.... i'm in.
Forum: 120 RF's Modern 06-13-2012
Replies: 12
Views: 727
Posted By canetsbe
haha no worries, just clarifying so you'd know...

haha no worries, just clarifying so you'd know for sure! and now your camera has thousands fewer than you thought ;)
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