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Forum: Scale Focus 35's 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 34
Views: 725
Posted By D.O'K.
Indeed. It's one of the very few cameras (from...

Indeed. It's one of the very few cameras (from quite a large selection) that I'd be really sorry to lose.

And mine has three dings!
(Does that make it more...
Forum: Scale Focus 35's 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 34
Views: 725
Posted By D.O'K.
"...is the engraving on the inside of the back...

"...is the engraving on the inside of the back plate?"

On the outside, about where the words "Made in Germany" appear.
But I suspect such cameras are very rare. I've only seen one in c.25...
Forum: Scale Focus 35's 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 34
Views: 725
Posted By D.O'K.
The lens is quite deeply recessed. Either because...

The lens is quite deeply recessed. Either because of that, or perhaps just good luck, I've been surprised by how little flare it gives without a hood.

As to age, I recall that the very earliest...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 64
Views: 1,646
Posted By D.O'K.
Foma 200. Regards, D.

Foma 200.

Regards,
D.
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 17
Views: 574
Posted By D.O'K.
I recall someone with claimed expertize saying...

I recall someone with claimed expertize saying diffraction was mostly related to the absolute diameter of the aperture and that it didn't usually become relevant until that fell below c.3mm--whatever...
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 04-17-2013
Replies: 20
Views: 585
Posted By D.O'K.
I used to iron Ilford Galerie on the hottest...

I used to iron Ilford Galerie on the hottest setting, following a tip from my grandfather, and it usually worked--but strangely not always. At least it didn't seem to do any damage. But I felt...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 04-17-2013
Replies: 54
Views: 1,933
Posted By D.O'K.
Was loading a film onto the spiral (an operation...

Was loading a film onto the spiral (an operation I'd carried out hundreds of times) but just couldn't get the leader to catch on. Was getting more and more irritated. Then had a sudden revelation...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-30-2013
Replies: 20
Views: 482
Posted By D.O'K.
The Horseman VH is an excellent 6x9 or 6x7 format...

The Horseman VH is an excellent 6x9 or 6x7 format camera which fits the OP's criteria. It's only real disadvantage is the absence of any focussing method other than the ground glass rear screen, so...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 12-30-2012
Replies: 39
Views: 1,318
Posted By D.O'K.
To turn a few of my hundreds and hundreds of...

To turn a few of my hundreds and hundreds of unprinted B+W negatives into actual pictures...

Regards,
D.
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 12-12-2012
Replies: 7
Views: 417
Posted By D.O'K.
I've just bought my 5th Kiev in about 10 years,...

I've just bought my 5th Kiev in about 10 years, the first four having failed after little use with shutter siezure in three cases and rangefinder problems in one.

As the quoted cost of repairs...
Forum: Photography General Interest 12-10-2012
Replies: 2,839
Views: 160,190
Posted By D.O'K.
Yet another Kiev--the fifth, its predecessors all...

Yet another Kiev--the fifth, its predecessors all having developed terminal shutter or rangefinder problems.

But I've an occasional (largely inexplicable) weakness for the eccentric handling and...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 11-30-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 1,724
Posted By D.O'K.
Very interesting Keith. I still prefer the OM1 to...

Very interesting Keith. I still prefer the OM1 to the OM3, largely for the reasons you give in explaining your initial reaction, now changed. However I wonder if my lukewarm feelings are mostly owing...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 11-20-2012
Replies: 83
Views: 4,802
Posted By D.O'K.
An addict's confession: Rolleiflexes: one "old"...

An addict's confession:

Rolleiflexes: one "old" and one "new" Standard; a T, a 3.5F (planar);
Rolleicords: one lla, one Vb;
Ikoflexes: three (can't remember model numbers);
Mamiyaflexes: one C3 and...
Forum: Photogs / Photo Exhibits 11-19-2012
Replies: 22
Views: 1,251
Posted By D.O'K.
For colour, Andy Latham's work is compelling and...

For colour, Andy Latham's work is compelling and includes some "desolation", although he inclines mostly to the picturesque: www.andylatham.co.uk.

Regards,
D.
Forum: Photogs / Photo Exhibits 11-19-2012
Replies: 22
Views: 1,251
Posted By D.O'K.
Bill Brandt. Try for example:...

Bill Brandt.

Try for example: www.billbrandtarchive.photoshelter.com/gallery/G0000tfbKhIMAmYY

Regards,
D.
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 11-16-2012
Replies: 8
Views: 852
Posted By D.O'K.
They're called "whiteface" because the taking...

They're called "whiteface" because the taking lens had a broader "white" (actually silver metal) surround than the earlier models.

This surround/faceplate is marked "Rollei Werke", also unlike the...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 11-10-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 772
Posted By D.O'K.
Lovely evocative pictures--very well done. From...

Lovely evocative pictures--very well done.

From curiosity, how out of date was your FP4? I've just been given some with a 1990 expiry but have doubts about using it.

Regards,
D.
Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book 11-06-2012
Replies: 81
Views: 175,004
Posted By D.O'K.
9.5" span, fingers not long; and I do find...

9.5" span, fingers not long; and I do find cameras above a certain size uncomfortable, including most DSLR's (however as I don't have one of those it's not a problem...).

For me, the ideal size...
Forum: Off Topic 10-31-2012
Replies: 24
Views: 737
Posted By D.O'K.
Hate to say it (as an Ardbeg/Laphroaig kind of...

Hate to say it (as an Ardbeg/Laphroaig kind of man) but Sainsbury's own label Islay single malt is really excellent and only costs about £20.

There's a lot of debate about what it really is. A few...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 10-12-2012
Replies: 42
Views: 1,778
Posted By D.O'K.
Yes; including the Thornton Pickard Imperial with...

Yes; including the Thornton Pickard Imperial with twisted and useless metal struts, dessicated bellows, comprehensively smashed front standard and terminally broken up lens, all acquired as a...
Forum: Photography General Interest 10-11-2012
Replies: 58
Views: 3,876
Posted By D.O'K.
Another vote for the Rollei 35 or Olympus XA....

Another vote for the Rollei 35 or Olympus XA.

Regards,
D.
Forum: Photography General Interest 10-07-2012
Replies: 74
Views: 2,713
Posted By D.O'K.
No! Regards, D.

No!

Regards,
D.
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 10-04-2012
Replies: 4
Views: 846
Posted By D.O'K.
I had a set years ago which faded dramatically...

I had a set years ago which faded dramatically despite little use--so badly they had to be replaced. However the replacements have now lasted c.20 years, with much more use than their predecessors,...
Forum: Photography General Interest 09-30-2012
Replies: 119
Views: 9,205
Posted By D.O'K.
The Voigtlander Vitessa, especially with Ultron...

The Voigtlander Vitessa, especially with Ultron lens: glass at least as good as Leicas of its era, a quieter (leaf) shutter and--if needed--the ability to shoot more quickly without an accessory...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 09-21-2012
Replies: 16
Views: 1,949
Posted By D.O'K.
Although I usually use a hood I've been surprised...

Although I usually use a hood I've been surprised at the high number of flareless pictures achieved without one--including those shot into the light.

My summitar in particular flares much less...
Forum: Zeiss Contax 09-17-2012
Replies: 4
Views: 645
Posted By D.O'K.
Interesting--assuming broad equality of shooting...

Interesting--assuming broad equality of shooting conditions, I see no significant difference in the performance of my f1.5 and f2 Optons at apertures smaller than about 5.6, with both showing similar...
Forum: Zeiss Contax 09-16-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 1,094
Posted By D.O'K.
If you're prepared to send to the UK I would...

If you're prepared to send to the UK I would recommend Ed Troszka strongly. He's a well known specialist here for classic Zeiss Ikon repairs. He did a first class job on my Contax lla, which had...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 09-11-2012
Replies: 2,993
Views: 290,758
Posted By D.O'K.
"...the OM-1 has a little pixie dust inside...

"...the OM-1 has a little pixie dust inside it..."

Indeed. Despite better specifications and build quality the OM3 just lacks the OM1's magic, somehow. My OM3 also slumbers on a shelf...

Regards,...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 09-09-2012
Replies: 56
Views: 3,661
Posted By D.O'K.
An M2 for £225 (in 2009), very cheap as the...

An M2 for £225 (in 2009), very cheap as the seller declared the eyepiece was badly cracked and unusable.

But when it arrived it just didn't look like a crack. A loupe showed it was just a hard...
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 08-05-2012
Replies: 40
Views: 3,227
Posted By D.O'K.
I don't do much digital, but have been well...

I don't do much digital, but have been well pleased with mine. The image quality is very good, the build quality excellent for a small electronic camera and the handling is better than satisfactory...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 07-28-2012
Replies: 19
Views: 1,114
Posted By D.O'K.
Another recommendation for Newton Ellis, whom...

Another recommendation for Newton Ellis, whom I've used for over 20 years for a variety of servicing and repairs on numerous cameras and lenses.

The quality of their work is very good, but...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 07-26-2012
Replies: 59
Views: 4,783
Posted By D.O'K.
For street shots, the 40mm on the Rollei 35--a...

For street shots, the 40mm on the Rollei 35--a discreet camera with the right angle of view for this work (for me, at least), plus a big uncluttered viewfinder.

Regards,
D.
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 06-21-2012
Replies: 24
Views: 1,326
Posted By D.O'K.
I don't think it's quite right that "...all...

I don't think it's quite right that "...all Rolleicords are equipped with a Tessar or a Xenar..." . The early models had simple (3 element) Triotar lenses, and the later the 4-element Xenars. Also I...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 06-21-2012
Replies: 24
Views: 1,326
Posted By D.O'K.
I agree. The Vb was also the last of the...

I agree. The Vb was also the last of the Rolleicords, so there's probably a better chance of finding one in first class order.

Regards,
D.
Forum: X100 06-14-2012
Replies: 44
Views: 5,494
Posted By D.O'K.
Ditto. Excellent build quality too. Regards, D.

Ditto.
Excellent build quality too.

Regards,
D.
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 05-15-2012
Replies: 53
Views: 4,148
Posted By D.O'K.
The Mamiyas are great cameras but hellish to...

The Mamiyas are great cameras but hellish to carry about for any length of time--particularly around the neck or on the shoulder. After c.20 minutes they feel like they weigh a ton.

With a...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 04-19-2012
Replies: 19
Views: 679
Posted By D.O'K.
Yes, for posting pics of items to sell pretty...

Yes, for posting pics of items to sell pretty much any camera would do--sorry, had I read the OP properly I wouldn't have given a largely irrelevant response!

Regards,
D.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 04-19-2012
Replies: 19
Views: 679
Posted By D.O'K.
I went through a similar process recently and...

I went through a similar process recently and narrowed the choice down to an XZ-1 or an X10: then agonized for weeks (during which I was able to use both for extended periods thanks to friends)...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 04-15-2012
Replies: 12
Views: 1,026
Posted By D.O'K.
My lllc goes "KLOPP!" and the llla goes ...

My lllc goes "KLOPP!" and the llla goes "KL-opp", if that helps...

Despite the sound variation the results are more or less identical.

Regards,
D.
Forum: Digital Epson R-D1 Digital RF 04-06-2012
Replies: 6
Views: 496
Posted By D.O'K.
Ah sorry, I should have read the title properly....

Ah sorry, I should have read the title properly.
They do work on modern cameras, and I strongly suspect they'd do a very good job on an R-D1, but I'd definitely ring them first.

Regards,
D.
Forum: Digital Epson R-D1 Digital RF 04-06-2012
Replies: 6
Views: 496
Posted By D.O'K.
If it's a classic rangefinder try Newton Ellis &...

If it's a classic rangefinder try Newton Ellis & Co, Cheapside, Liverpool, with whom I've had very satisfactory dealings over the years. Ring them first (sorry, can't remember the number)--they're...
Forum: Lomo / Diana / Holga / Pinhole / Polaroids 04-04-2012
Replies: 5
Views: 1,358
Posted By D.O'K.
You could try http://www.toycamera.com.br/ ...

You could try http://www.toycamera.com.br/
Although it's in Portugese, Google seems to translate it well enough.

Regards,
D.
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 04-04-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 1,069
Posted By D.O'K.
Beware of the meters in the older...

Beware of the meters in the older Rolleiflexs--they tend to be unreliable, inaccurate or dead.

Whereas there are doubtless many exceptions, sadly I've not met any.

Regards,
D.
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-03-2012
Replies: 368
Views: 12,629
Posted By D.O'K.
Off topic: Warmest congratulations, Roger, on...

Off topic: Warmest congratulations, Roger, on 15,000 posts!

(And I've enjoyed all of those I've read...).

Regards,
D.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 04-03-2012
Replies: 418
Views: 70,085
Posted By D.O'K.
I'm surprised Delta 400 hasn't received more...

I'm surprised Delta 400 hasn't received more praise: superlative sharpness for a fast film (better than many older 100's) and--to me--really excellent tonality, particularly in DDX.

Regards,
D.
Forum: 120 RF's 03-23-2012
Replies: 63
Views: 4,966
Posted By D.O'K.
Seconded. My Nettar produces remarkable results,...

Seconded. My Nettar produces remarkable results, and if judged purely on portability and value it's the best medium format camera I've ever had.

Regards,
D.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-23-2012
Replies: 41
Views: 2,436
Posted By D.O'K.
An Ilford Witness. Regards, D.

An Ilford Witness.

Regards,
D.
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 03-23-2012
Replies: 29
Views: 2,595
Posted By D.O'K.
Thanks JPD for taking the time to resolve the...

Thanks JPD for taking the time to resolve the issue.

Regards,
D.
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 03-21-2012
Replies: 29
Views: 2,595
Posted By D.O'K.
"The condition of the camera you buy is as...

"The condition of the camera you buy is as important or maybe more important than the minor unique design features of individual models."

Absolutely.

Regards,
D.
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 03-21-2012
Replies: 29
Views: 2,595
Posted By D.O'K.
Thanks. That numbering means mine has 6 elements....

Thanks. That numbering means mine has 6 elements.

And if the additional element was actually a warm-up filter it would also explain why the camera gives distinctly (er) warmer results than an...
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