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Forum: Nikon RF 1 Week Ago
Replies: 43
Views: 1,239
Posted By enasniearth
I started out with Nikon , still the s2 with a...

I started out with Nikon , still the s2 with a 5cm 1.4 lens can be had for $450-$550 .
The nikkors in Leica screwmount are quite a bit more , any large aperature leitz lens is very costly now .

The...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 05-11-2013
Replies: 11
Views: 341
Posted By enasniearth
Shutter

Seems to be too even for a light leak , and just in the part of the negative exposed by the shutter .
Any possibility that the curtain is slowing or hanging up a bit when fired , only noticed at...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount Copies 05-09-2013
Replies: 9
Views: 483
Posted By enasniearth
I had been watching this camera , the number...

I had been watching this camera , the number series is perhaps too early for those listed as Leica screwmount in Zeiss records . The seller had indicated it had the small m on the focus scale which...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 05-07-2013
Replies: 9
Views: 723
Posted By enasniearth
Summilux

It is the first type summilux that had the infinity lock and the steel/ chrome front ring .
Some were painted black over the brass parts to match black paint cameras ,
So very rare .
Later lenses...
Forum: Nikon Historical Society -- hosted by Bob Rotoloni 04-22-2013
Replies: 65
Views: 10,601
Posted By enasniearth
Rare and early Nikon

Thanks for the link to the early brochures which were quite interesting .

The first Nikon one brochure A. Lists the 5 cm 1.5 for sale with the first lenses for the Nikon one . The 8.5 cm is not...
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 03-04-2013
Replies: 57
Views: 2,927
Posted By enasniearth
All these years using Nikon rf , And I am lacking...

All these years using Nikon rf ,
And I am lacking the rare fishing bracket .
Forum: Half Frames / Subminiatures 03-02-2013
Replies: 3
Views: 360
Posted By enasniearth
Pen w

Ken ruth at photography on bald mountain fixes pretty much any manual camera .
There are probably cheaper options - anyone who repairs leaf shutters should be able to do it .
The camera is rather...
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 03-01-2013
Replies: 57
Views: 2,927
Posted By enasniearth
The deal was a good deal . I don't live in...

The deal was a good deal . I don't live in Florida so no free shipping .
You could always sell the s3 body and keep the millennium nikkor for your Armadeo adapter .
I think Nikon lost money on the...
Forum: Nikon RF 03-01-2013
Replies: 22
Views: 894
Posted By enasniearth
Goodwill Nikon

Well the money does go to a good cause , which makes people feel better about the purchase .

An old friend here in Rochester finally found a camera after 35 years of searching local goodwills .
A...
Forum: Nikon Historical Society -- hosted by Bob Rotoloni 02-19-2013
Replies: 9
Views: 452
Posted By enasniearth
Sp serial numbers

The aprox 2450 nikon sp starting at 623xxxx were two batches .
First batch of 1456 was completed in may 1962 ,
This camera is probably in this batch of numbers
Second batch of 994 completed...
Forum: Nikon Historical Society -- hosted by Bob Rotoloni 02-18-2013
Replies: 9
Views: 452
Posted By enasniearth
Sp numbers

Sp numbers went from 6200001 to 6224xxx in production before it was stopped by Nikon f popularity .
An additional 2000- 2500 cameras were made in 64/65 to meet demand
New number sequence started...
Forum: Large Format RF 02-16-2013
Replies: 5
Views: 486
Posted By enasniearth
Meridian

I had one of these about 12 years ago .
It is not made as well as a linhof , however works good .
The bubble level , finder ,and rf unit are not original they are add ons .

Mine came with two goerz...
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 02-11-2013
Replies: 59
Views: 1,270
Posted By enasniearth
.0003

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When a camera is manufactured the lens is set on the body to achieve infinity focus when the lens says infinity .
This distance from where the lens is mounted to where the film is , is called...
Forum: Photography General Interest 02-10-2013
Replies: 48
Views: 1,596
Posted By enasniearth
Yes you are right if you try to opt out of the...

Yes you are right if you try to opt out of the new regulations it takes you to a link to close your account .
Paypal'd terms now limit class action suits and by accepting you are stuck with...
Forum: Photography General Interest 02-10-2013
Replies: 48
Views: 1,596
Posted By enasniearth
Paypal

The $500 withdraw limit is to make you get verified .
They need you to be verified to lift the limit . So linking
Your bank account and haveing a credit card registered satisfies this .
I observed...
Forum: Zeiss Contax 02-09-2013
Replies: 22
Views: 1,740
Posted By enasniearth
Hologon

The hologon is the descendant of an older goertz lens , the Hypergon .
This was an extreme wide angle with two domed glass elements .
It had amazing coverage and sharpness for its time .
When Zeiss...
Forum: Nikon RF 02-04-2013
Replies: 26
Views: 1,944
Posted By enasniearth
Highway , Obviously the camera is way overpriced...

Highway ,
Obviously the camera is way overpriced and the condition is challenged at best .
I have seen worse black s2 go at $2400 plus , so that is probably the minimum
Value of an original kit ....
Forum: Nikon RF 02-03-2013
Replies: 26
Views: 1,944
Posted By enasniearth
Black Nikon s2

There are a couple problems with the camera on eBay .
The main problem is the back , which is in all probality not original .
The made in Japan engraving was only on later Nikon sp and s3 backs .
The...
Forum: Nikon RF 02-03-2013
Replies: 26
Views: 1,944
Posted By enasniearth
I had posted one in rff classifieds recently ,...

I had posted one in rff classifieds recently , yes you are correct.
Decided very shortly to keep it .
My first one I purchased in the original blue box for $20 1974
Sold for $35 in 1981 .
Since...
Forum: Nikon RF 02-03-2013
Replies: 26
Views: 1,944
Posted By enasniearth
The mini finder is quite rare . A mint one in the...

The mini finder is quite rare .
A mint one in the box went for $900 recently on eBay .
Usually they are in the $575 - $ 800 range .
For $89 the one on eBay was a deal .
Unlikely you will ever see...
Forum: Nikon RF 02-03-2013
Replies: 26
Views: 1,944
Posted By enasniearth
Black Nikon s2

The camera is back up for sale on eBay , $25,000 buy it now .
Better pictures and listed under Nikon rangefinder .
A great deal at the $1700 original price on eBay .
The price is insane at $25,000 .
Forum: Nikon RF 01-30-2013
Replies: 12
Views: 1,064
Posted By enasniearth
Film cartridge

The ones from the f will fit .
The later f2 ones will not , they are a little different .
Forum: Nikon RF 01-27-2013
Replies: 62
Views: 2,344
Posted By enasniearth
Roger , I'm trying to find a way to explain this...

Roger ,
I'm trying to find a way to explain this , as I am not a metallurgist or engineer by trade . Perhaps shrink was not the proper word .
Below as it was explained to me .

A solid block of...
Forum: Nikon RF 01-22-2013
Replies: 62
Views: 2,344
Posted By enasniearth
Dag does very nice work , every camera I received...

Dag does very nice work , every camera I received back from him was like new in operation .


On Dante Stella's site I believe he mentions that the Japanese manufacturers
Optimized for up close and...
Forum: Nikon RF 01-22-2013
Replies: 62
Views: 2,344
Posted By enasniearth
Highway , Test your body's out to see if this is...

Highway ,

Test your body's out to see if this is a joke and get back to me .
You probably don't have the equipment to confirm either way .


Al
Forum: Nikon RF 01-22-2013
Replies: 62
Views: 2,344
Posted By enasniearth
The change is slight , however it effects the...

The change is slight , however it effects the flange to film plane distance .
Most Nikon rangefinder cameras achieve infinity focus at 50 - 100 foot setting .
In other words you are moving the lens...
Forum: Nikon RF 01-21-2013
Replies: 62
Views: 2,344
Posted By enasniearth
Focus

Over time body castings shrink , this moves the lens closer to the film plane
And can cause focus to be slightly off .

Try the lenses with your s3 2000 when it comes back , probably no issue as it...
Forum: Nikon RF 01-21-2013
Replies: 62
Views: 2,344
Posted By enasniearth
Cheap s2

With an aluminum lens ?
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 01-16-2013
Replies: 6
Views: 305
Posted By enasniearth
Small rf glass

There was no glue holding the glass in the frame originally , glass is sandwiched between metal frame and body surface .
Forum: Photography General Interest 01-13-2013
Replies: 94
Views: 4,117
Posted By enasniearth
Future shock

Yes I bought the iPad 2 two weeks before the iPad 3 came out , so paid too much .
Still my friends that were Nikon nuts and went with canon ( total support and amazing lend program) are back with...
Forum: Canon RF 01-13-2013
Replies: 8
Views: 510
Posted By enasniearth
Slow speeds

This is a common problem for focal plane shutter cameras .
If you can hear the timer run at the selected speed after you release the
Shutter button the slow speed escapement is working .
From what my...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 01-11-2013
Replies: 3
Views: 303
Posted By enasniearth
IIIc K

The number indicates it was delivered postwar to us forces occupied Germany
It is listed in a range of numbers in the Leica viewfinder publication number 2 2005 as such .
The camera has no military...
Forum: Canon RF 01-10-2013
Replies: 7
Views: 915
Posted By enasniearth
Any lens this fast 1.5 has reached top price ,...

Any lens this fast 1.5 has reached top price ,
The summilux 1.4 35. Good luck finding one that's not a train wreck
Under $2000
The canon lens usually sells at $800 minimum .
The seller has...
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 01-03-2013
Replies: 90
Views: 6,109
Posted By enasniearth
Camera repair

There are not many quality repair persons left for the old clockwork type mechanical cameras ,
If you want a great job , perhaps patience in this have it now world is a little necessary . After all ,...
Forum: Nikon RF 01-01-2013
Replies: 26
Views: 1,631
Posted By enasniearth
[QUOTE=jonmanjiro;2042845]The Millennium Nikkor...

[QUOTE=jonmanjiro;2042845]The Millennium Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 is a reissue of the rare "Olympic" Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 from the early 1960s (1962?), so although a different design from the older Sonnar...
Forum: Nikon RF 12-31-2012
Replies: 26
Views: 1,631
Posted By enasniearth
Sp 2005 kit

It's a very beautiful camera ,
I had one early this year - it was brand new and to tell you the truth
I was unlikely to use it due to the value .
I paid just under 4 grand which seemed cheap back...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 12-30-2012
Replies: 10
Views: 557
Posted By enasniearth
Leica m5

My m5 that I had many years ago developed that problem .
The finder masks get burrs on the edge , when you focus they stick
Then they suddenly move under spring pressure .
Don't think that it's a...
Forum: Nikon RF 12-30-2012
Replies: 14
Views: 1,022
Posted By enasniearth
Nikkor 1.8 summilux 1.4

I had both these lenses back in 1990 , both performed very well ,
Kept the summilux due to the nice quick focus tab . The nikkor
Was not as quick to focus with the infinity lock and more rotation...
Forum: Nikon RF 12-27-2012
Replies: 26
Views: 1,944
Posted By enasniearth
Nikon

The starting price was $1000 buy it now $1700 ,
So I thought it might be a repaint . It is a real black s2
In the time it took to consult Roberts book it was purchased at the buy it now
So I was...
Forum: Nikon RF 12-17-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 1,193
Posted By enasniearth
Mioj

I came close to buying twice , the third time it was gone .
For $405 shipped plus the $13 PayPal exchange fee it was
The price of a good standard s .

You don't often see the red sync sockets where...
Forum: Nikon RF 12-15-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 1,193
Posted By enasniearth
Mojo Nikon s

Jan ,
In Roberts book it indicates production start at 6094125 - 6094616
Some mioj some not perhaps 250 total mioj

This one has the red sync sockets , red f & s letters on top plate and mioj...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 12-12-2012
Replies: 19
Views: 2,299
Posted By enasniearth
Zeiss had drip coating in 1936 , I think vacuum...

Zeiss had drip coating in 1936 , I think vacuum coating was 1938 .
Wartime Germany had all manufacturers cooperate on technilogical advances, to further the war efforts . Eastman Kodak in the us was...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 12-12-2012
Replies: 19
Views: 2,299
Posted By enasniearth
Summitar

The summitar was not issued in strict serial number sequence.
I have a coated lens 584xxx delivery in August 1945 , the lens just prior to it
Was b belag ( coated ) wartime delivery to luftwaffen ....
Forum: Nikon RF 12-07-2012
Replies: 12
Views: 1,064
Posted By enasniearth
Cassette

The Kodak type reloadable felt trapped cassette is only good for so many loads .
Nikon type .
Early glossy smooth black surface rf type .asa to 200,
Mid / transition Smooth to mild crinkle paint....
Forum: Nikon RF 12-07-2012
Replies: 12
Views: 1,064
Posted By enasniearth
Cassette

There is a little ear on the bottom of the cassette that has to be in a notch in the camera body , sounds like it is not in the notch or missing .
The rewind knob should not turn when opening the...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 11-29-2012
Replies: 45
Views: 2,093
Posted By enasniearth
[QUOTE=George Bonanno;2019174]The Tanack lens in...

[QUOTE=George Bonanno;2019174]The Tanack lens in question (mine) preformed like a high end meniscus lens. It imaged like a Twindar with higher resolution. That might be OK on 120 (620) but on 35mm it...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 11-27-2012
Replies: 42
Views: 2,148
Posted By enasniearth
It going to be tough to find an original black...

It going to be tough to find an original black paint Leica m for under $2000
A repaint of a chrome camera would be in your price range .

There are many nice black paint screwmount in the under...
Forum: Zeiss Contax 11-26-2012
Replies: 9
Views: 811
Posted By enasniearth
Biogon

The biogon number 300 and up are made in east Germany Zeiss jena to the prewar design . The postwar ones have an extended collar to protect the rear element some when mounting .
I have always heard...
Forum: Nikon RF 11-16-2012
Replies: 28
Views: 2,035
Posted By enasniearth
In 40 years I have found. A working Nikon f for...

In 40 years I have found. A working Nikon f for $12 and
An early linhof technica 5x7 with lenses and case instructions
$160
That is my flea market , garage sale finds .
A black Nikon sp with motor...
Forum: Nikon RF 11-16-2012
Replies: 28
Views: 2,035
Posted By enasniearth
Good to know it is possible to make a s36 work...

Good to know it is possible to make a s36 work again with f parts, although it may effect collector value. knew the battery pack was from an f,
And the combination was rough.

I was in on the auction...
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