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Forum: Leica M -- Leica CL 04-18-2013
Replies: 13
Views: 441
Posted By jett
That isn't bad at all...soemthing I have to look...

That isn't bad at all...soemthing I have to look into.
Forum: Leica M -- Leica CL 04-18-2013
Replies: 13
Views: 441
Posted By jett
Thanks for the many advice. Well I guess I'm...

Thanks for the many advice.

Well I guess I'm trying to get by with the least number of cameras/lenses possible. Even if money weren't an issue (which isn't the case for most/all of us), I simply...
Forum: Leica M -- Leica CL 04-18-2013
Replies: 13
Views: 441
Posted By jett
About it getting stolen, you are probably...

About it getting stolen, you are probably rightt...It is cheaper than my other M outfits but $500-$600 is still a large chunk of money. Well, I'd still want the CL primarily for portaability/size...
Forum: Leica M -- Leica CL 04-18-2013
Replies: 13
Views: 441
Posted By jett
CL as an M compliment?

OK so I have a camera void...but who doesn't?

I mostly used Leica M until getting a Rollei 35 which is now my most used 35mm camera because it easily tags along quite well.

My "problem" with Leica...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 03-13-2013
Replies: 22
Views: 576
Posted By jett
whoah this thread is quite confusing Not much to...

whoah this thread is quite confusing

Not much to do with EVFs but as for my body, I'm going to go PM1 because sports the newest sensor at the lowest price.
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 03-13-2013
Replies: 22
Views: 576
Posted By jett
kuzano, not to invalidate anything you said but...

kuzano, not to invalidate anything you said but there is a an E-P3 for $310 on keh.com in EX condition (last time I checked).
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 03-13-2013
Replies: 22
Views: 576
Posted By jett
I am so confused, can someone give me a briefing...

I am so confused, can someone give me a briefing of the following cameras: PL1, PL2, PL3, PM1, P3

I'm looking for the best value but I see that there are roughly 3 tiers:
$200 and less: PL1,PL2,...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 03-12-2013
Replies: 22
Views: 576
Posted By jett
interesting. I haven't looked too deeply into...

interesting.

I haven't looked too deeply into this system as I'm just trying to find a good value. I figured that the latest is always the "best" but not necessarily the best value.

I have...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 03-12-2013
Replies: 22
Views: 576
Posted By jett
Well I love film and black and white but the...

Well I love film and black and white but the reason why I wanted a digital camera is for snapshots, video and to take pictures of my cameras to sell (I have none at all, not even a smart phone..). ...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 03-12-2013
Replies: 22
Views: 576
Posted By jett
Olympus PEN: EVF/OVF/LCD???

I'm going to pick up an m43 outfit for snapshots and video. I cheap outfit: P2 + 20mm f1.7. Well I'm also considering the P3...but I am honestly am not too impressed with anything digital unless it...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-06-2013
Replies: 36
Views: 1,228
Posted By jett
How is repairability? Where can I send one of...

How is repairability? Where can I send one of these to incase something goes wrong? The default camera repair place seemed to be Essex but ofcourse they are no longer in business :(
Forum: 120 RF Folders 03-05-2013
Replies: 5
Views: 445
Posted By jett
Lens shades and leaving it open

How do you guys use your folders, do you:
-Leave it open while shooting?
-Leave it closed and open it when you are just about to take an exposure? And if so, do you use a hood?

Personally with my...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-05-2013
Replies: 36
Views: 1,228
Posted By jett
thanks. I skimmed the thread and there is ton of...

thanks. I skimmed the thread and there is ton of useful information. I'll have to look more into it but it looks doable given my budget...anyone wants to trade a Nikon F + 20mm f3.5 UD for this...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-05-2013
Replies: 36
Views: 1,228
Posted By jett
I don't have lots of money. I wouldn't want to...

I don't have lots of money. I wouldn't want to spend much more than $2k. I'd probably sell my entire SLR system, some MF gear, and some RF gear.

I actually would want to use this for portraits. I...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-05-2013
Replies: 36
Views: 1,228
Posted By jett
Hasselblad SWC

I guess this is technically a scale focus but I usually associate Hasselblads with SLRs....

Anyways I am fancying this camera. I like Ultra Wide angle lenses but i'm a little dissapointed with 35mm...
Forum: 120 RF Folders 03-04-2013
Replies: 7
Views: 557
Posted By jett
any other repair people for this camera? I...

any other repair people for this camera?

I called Frank today and left a voice mail but no return....I just want to talk to a tech about this camera and to be sure that repairs are available for not...
Forum: 120 RF Folders 03-03-2013
Replies: 7
Views: 557
Posted By jett
Fuji gs645 questions

I fancy this camera or an Agfa Super Isolette or even spennding more money for a Makina 67 or Mamiya 6. What I want is a compact 120 rangefinder fitted with a normal lens (75mm-80mm). I would...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 02-21-2013
Replies: 0
Views: 117
Posted By jett
arca swiss L bracket: F/F2/F3

Anyone use an arca swiss L bracket for any of these three beauties? I would like to know if it fits and works alright...
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 02-19-2013
Replies: 19
Views: 1,203
Posted By jett
Thanks. Which lenses are good/not good is...

Thanks. Which lenses are good/not good is something that I have trouble figuring out. There are people who advocate that the VC lenses are as good/better than their Leica counterparts and others...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 02-19-2013
Replies: 9
Views: 318
Posted By jett
Yes, that is true. Well I got mine used. I felt...

Yes, that is true.

Well I got mine used.

I felt that I could have saved some money if I bought the metal viewfinder and waited for a skopar to pop up on the used market but then I felt that was too...
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Bessa 02-19-2013
Replies: 8
Views: 544
Posted By jett
Thank you for your responses. About the 'cron...

Thank you for your responses.

About the 'cron filter thread. I know it is a different pitch but I wouldn't feel comfortable partially screwing on the filter because I would think that it is more...
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 02-19-2013
Replies: 19
Views: 1,203
Posted By jett
Thank you, i would be interested in hearing other...

Thank you, i would be interested in hearing other opinions. I guess this question can be asked about any CV vs. Leica/Zeiss lens of comparable focal lengths / speed. The CV value seems to kick in...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 02-19-2013
Replies: 9
Views: 318
Posted By jett
I decided to go for the M mount skopar and the...

I decided to go for the M mount skopar and the metal viewfinder.

The reason for the metal viewfinder was easy: more durable, smaller, and better-looking.

The reason for the M mount skopar: ooks...
Forum: Zeiss Ikon ZM 02-19-2013
Replies: 19
Views: 1,203
Posted By jett
Why Zeiss biogon 21mm f4.5? (over skopar)

Why did you guys get this lens over the skopar?

I haven't read too many lens reviews but I decided to try the skopar because it is usually very favorable. I don't need the speed so it's small size...
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Bessa 02-18-2013
Replies: 8
Views: 544
Posted By jett
35/50 skopars and 40 cron/rokkor

I want a CL + compact normal lens (35-50).

Skopars: What I like about the skopars is that the filter threads are 39mm (aside from the 35mm f2.5 PI) and the hoods are compact. The lenses are a...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 02-18-2013
Replies: 9
Views: 318
Posted By jett
Thanks. Well I'm aware of the mount...

Thanks.

Well I'm aware of the mount compatibilities but thank you for clarifying. Between an LTM or M mount camera, I have no strong preferences. An S mount is possible too, I guess, but I feel...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 02-18-2013
Replies: 9
Views: 318
Posted By jett
21mm skopar LTM/M and Metal/Plastic VF

I want to get a compact wide-angle shooter.

Does it matter which version I get? LTM or M? Is there a difference in build, optics, close-focus limit? My impression is that the only difference...
Forum: Kodak Retina RF 02-16-2013
Replies: 4
Views: 494
Posted By jett
lens gurus: what kind of design is the 50mm f2.0 Xenon

The one fitted on the IIIc/IIIC's

What kind of lens design is this? Is it similar to any of the Leica's? Like summar, summitar, summarit? I'm just wondering...
Forum: CSC : Compact System Cameras - 02-16-2013
Replies: 15
Views: 628
Posted By jett
I guess it is compact by EVIL standards. I have...

I guess it is compact by EVIL standards. I have no idea how much faster the AF system is compared to it's competitors but that would be important for some.

Anyone have this camera? Why did you...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 02-16-2013
Replies: 21
Views: 558
Posted By jett
Actually, I just received another Retina IIIc...

Actually, I just received another Retina IIIc from keh.com (they labeled it IIIC instead of IIIc :( ) and the viewfinder is brighter...I think mine is just dirty. The brightness isn't that bad and...
Forum: CSC : Compact System Cameras - 02-16-2013
Replies: 15
Views: 628
Posted By jett
Without looking into it's in-depth reviews, what...

Without looking into it's in-depth reviews, what are it's strengths? I feel that the lay person can get along with any camera so the best would probably be the ones that look/feel the best.

I'll...
Forum: CSC : Compact System Cameras - 02-15-2013
Replies: 15
Views: 628
Posted By jett
Nikon J1?

OK so my friend asked me what I thought about the Nikon J1 because he is looking into buying this camera for his girlfriend.

The intention is just to take snapshots. It is hard for me to get the...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 02-15-2013
Replies: 21
Views: 558
Posted By jett
Really? You think it is going to be less bright...

Really? You think it is going to be less bright than a Retina? I figured that combining a rangefinder & viewfinder usually reduces brightness because of contrast.
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 02-15-2013
Replies: 21
Views: 558
Posted By jett
iiic/iiif viewfinder questions

I'm aware that they are divorced and squinty but...

1. Is the IIIc/IIIf viewfinder bright? Or is it dim. My retina IIIc is a bit dim and that is starting to bother me.

2. Is the viewfinder...
Forum: CSC : Compact System Cameras - 02-05-2013
Replies: 52
Views: 3,618
Posted By jett
1. Leica M9 2. Sony RX1

1. Leica M9
2. Sony RX1
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 02-04-2013
Replies: 39
Views: 1,622
Posted By jett
Let me elaborate on my needs/requirements. My...

Let me elaborate on my needs/requirements.

My favorite cameras in 35mm are my Leica M3 and Retina IIIc; the Leica has the edge on ergonomics but the Retina has the edge on portability. I would like...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 02-03-2013
Replies: 39
Views: 1,622
Posted By jett
I'm sorry, I was totally unclear. What I meant...

I'm sorry, I was totally unclear. What I meant was, which summitar version should I pursue? There seems to have been 10-bladed and 6-bladed ones.
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 02-03-2013
Replies: 39
Views: 1,622
Posted By jett
I think i want a summitar...which one?

OK so what I want is a collapsible 50mm to use on a Leica LTM.

I'm torn between the Summitar and the Summicron. I'm edging for the Summitar because I think it is more suitable for my application,...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 01-29-2013
Replies: 87
Views: 4,732
Posted By jett
lol, it's the effort that counts.

lol, it's the effort that counts.
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 01-28-2013
Replies: 13
Views: 781
Posted By jett
Soft release on TLR

I'm going to order a soft release for my M3.

They are darn expensive so I'm thinking about ordering one or two more and using nail polish as a weak adhesive and sticking them on some cameras.

M3...
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 01-28-2013
Replies: 4
Views: 289
Posted By jett
Leica tripod socket integrity

Would you trust hanging your Leica from it's tripod socket?

Some strap systems utilize this but I'm wondering if this is a bad idea...any thoughts?
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 01-28-2013
Replies: 87
Views: 4,732
Posted By jett
no kidding. I never read up on HCB but I just...

no kidding.

I never read up on HCB but I just knew what he was known for: Leica + 50mm Summicron. It gets discussesd from time to time so it is one of those things that most leica enthusiasts just...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 01-28-2013
Replies: 87
Views: 4,732
Posted By jett
My post wasn't directed at any individual. I...

My post wasn't directed at any individual.

I just asked what I thought was a simple question and I get what I think are sarcastic responses with undertones of mockery as if my question was somehow...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 01-28-2013
Replies: 87
Views: 4,732
Posted By jett
I'm sorry for being curious. No, I haven't...

I'm sorry for being curious.

No, I haven't studied the history of art or photography because I'm not really trying to become an artist or photographer. I just like to take pictures.

Some...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 01-28-2013
Replies: 87
Views: 4,732
Posted By jett
I know it doesn't matter and I'm not really his...

I know it doesn't matter and I'm not really his biggest fan either to tell you the truth. I'm just curious.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 01-28-2013
Replies: 87
Views: 4,732
Posted By jett
HCB and his lenses

OK so everyone knows that HCB was famous for shooting with a 50mm, and a Summicron. Well, some say that he sometimes shot 35mm/90mm and I do not doubt that but he for sure was famous for the 50mm...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 01-04-2013
Replies: 28
Views: 1,009
Posted By jett
Canon vs Nikon lens/mount technology questions

OK so I have a suite of cameras. All film and all manual focus. As a disclaimer I know little about Autofocus, DSLRs, etc.

I think of getting an autofocus (d)slr from time to time. I would only...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 12-18-2012
Replies: 4
Views: 176
Posted By jett
excellent! Then which lenses generally require...

excellent! Then which lenses generally require slim filters? Is it just for those who want the absolute best from their lenses?

Honestly, I notice some vignetting but I figured that it was from...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 12-18-2012
Replies: 4
Views: 176
Posted By jett
vignetting with wide angles

I'm interested in getting a protective filter for my nikkon 20mm f3.5 UD. I believe that wider lenses should have slim filters to prevent vignetting.

-Anyone know if I should have a slim filter...
Forum: Micro 4/3 Cameras 12-17-2012
Replies: 2
Views: 407
Posted By jett
can i see your 20mm shots

I'm thinking of getting an M43 and this lens but I'm unsure if I like the pictures that I see online. I know this lens is quite popular so show me your best! (please)
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