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Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 6 Days Ago
Replies: 77
Views: 2,313
Posted By bgb
No can't say I have Eric ;] Found this last...

No can't say I have Eric ;]

Found this last night and I had never heard of it either ...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=590855803

found some info...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 6 Days Ago
Replies: 77
Views: 2,313
Posted By bgb
I just found out after looking at the manual that...

I just found out after looking at the manual that it's auto focus .... bugger back to the search.

Never thought that a camera that old would be auto focus ... so it pays to check before you...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 6 Days Ago
Replies: 77
Views: 2,313
Posted By bgb
I just won a mju-1 for $10 and $4 shipping ...$14...

I just won a mju-1 for $10 and $4 shipping ...$14 NZD is $11.62 USD now all I need to do is check the battery and foam when it arrives and add a roll of film, reckon I can do all of that for under...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 1 Week Ago
Replies: 77
Views: 2,313
Posted By bgb
Is something like a mju-1 or Stylus-1 ok...

Is something like a mju-1 or Stylus-1 ok ?

Olympus Trip?
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 1 Week Ago
Replies: 77
Views: 2,313
Posted By bgb
Any excuse to buy another camera ... IN

Any excuse to buy another camera ... IN
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 1 Week Ago
Replies: 2
Views: 212
Posted By bgb
Not that bat really .... I think the shot of the...

Not that bat really .... I think the shot of the old factory would be ok if you removed the modern brick foreground and straightened it up.

Some careful cropping might help the other images.

:)
Forum: Yashica RF 1 Week Ago
Replies: 116
Views: 11,926
Posted By bgb
I remember this thread from long ago but when I...

I remember this thread from long ago but when I looked at the photos I was still amazed at how good they are.

A+ mate go to the top of the class.
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 33
Views: 900
Posted By bgb
A TLR for sure, folks just think I'm some silly...

A TLR for sure, folks just think I'm some silly old man with his fuddy duddy camera and completely harmless ... if they even notice it's a camera which most don't.
For a little while I shot only with...
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-05-2013
Replies: 47
Views: 1,871
Posted By bgb
If you want to go wide there is always...

If you want to go wide there is always panoramic

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/noblex_150ux.shtml
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 04-01-2013
Replies: 56
Views: 2,227
Posted By bgb
some more shots of mine

some more shots of mine
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 04-01-2013
Replies: 56
Views: 2,227
Posted By bgb
My little friend

My little friend
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-29-2013
Replies: 56
Views: 2,227
Posted By bgb
I got one recently with a 58mm f 1.4, I haven't...

I got one recently with a 58mm f 1.4, I haven't used it yet but I have done lots of fondling and it feels wonderful. It has a clip on light meter too which is cool but gets in the way a little ... it...
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 03-28-2013
Replies: 51
Views: 1,620
Posted By bgb
http://www.sovietcamera.fr/ http://www.butkus.org...

http://www.sovietcamera.fr/

http://www.butkus.org/chinon/russian/kiev-4M/kiev-4-splash.htm

There is a button on the Butkus site that allows you to translate the manual into French
Forum: RFF Photo Projects 03-25-2013
Replies: 25
Views: 630
Posted By bgb
Disposable sounds like a fun idea ;]

Disposable sounds like a fun idea ;]
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 03-22-2013
Replies: 22
Views: 830
Posted By bgb
Look what I found inside the case of my Nikon F...

Look what I found inside the case of my Nikon F ;] I have no idea who she is but I have asked the previous owner and maybe I will get a little more information but I'm not expecting much.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-21-2013
Replies: 136
Views: 3,522
Posted By bgb
Might actually try this idea but a year seems...

Might actually try this idea but a year seems like a long time ... not sure

Nikon F
Nikon clip-on light meter
NIKKOR-S 58mm f1.4
Black & White film of a yet to be determined flavor.
Forum: Photography General Interest 03-21-2013
Replies: 2,830
Views: 159,019
Posted By bgb
I bought it a week ago but I only got to unpack...

I bought it a week ago but I only got to unpack it today.

Nikon F # 64248xx
Nikkor-S 58mm f 1.4 No1529xx

Everything seems to work fine even the clip on meter that came with it ! It came with a...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-19-2013
Replies: 136
Views: 3,522
Posted By bgb
Back in the day when film was all we had and...

Back in the day when film was all we had and cameras were not so cheap I only ever had one camera at any time, maybe two lenses at most and usually either Tri-X or Ektachrome loaded.

With the rise...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-19-2013
Replies: 136
Views: 3,522
Posted By bgb
I didn't read the thread properly ... oops If we...

I didn't read the thread properly ... oops

If we are being theoretical and can dream a 8x10 Sinar please ... and lots of film.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-19-2013
Replies: 136
Views: 3,522
Posted By bgb
Nikon F 50mm f 2 Tri-X Funny thing is I have...

Nikon F

50mm f 2

Tri-X

Funny thing is I have an F on the way to me now ;] one of the early ones with the clip on meter. Could be a good time to try getting back to basics. The light meter will be...
Forum: Photography General Interest 03-18-2013
Replies: 14
Views: 543
Posted By bgb
Your toilet is in a red light area ... very cool...

Your toilet is in a red light area ... very cool & so convenient ;]
Forum: RFF Photo Projects 03-17-2013
Replies: 60
Views: 2,005
Posted By bgb
Was a tough decision .... 1. In Lenin's bath 2....

Was a tough decision ....

1. In Lenin's bath

2. A good read

3. You want my picture, mate?
Forum: Canon RF 03-17-2013
Replies: 3
Views: 251
Posted By bgb
Welcome to the forum mate, if you tell us where...

Welcome to the forum mate, if you tell us where you live we might be able to give you a better idea of who to send it to.

Check out this...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 03-14-2013
Replies: 67
Views: 1,868
Posted By bgb
As long as you are metering the same way ... I...

As long as you are metering the same way ... I guess the D7000 has some very fancy metering inside.

Go try it and see what happens, we will all wait patiently while you do !
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 03-14-2013
Replies: 67
Views: 1,868
Posted By bgb
Welcome Jose and Congratulations on finding such...

Welcome Jose and Congratulations on finding such a wonderful wife.

I used a Weston V with my FED-2 and while I was using color print film the exposures were excellent, never tried any other film....
Forum: Tom Abrahamsson of RapidWinder.com 03-13-2013
Replies: 60
Views: 4,263
Posted By bgb
Yes it got made and there have been several more...

Yes it got made and there have been several more since that one.

About once a year unless you can convince Tom A to make one sooner ;]
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-11-2013
Replies: 515
Views: 40,231
Posted By bgb
I just won this camera which while it may not be...

I just won this camera which while it may not be a bargain when it arrives sure looked like one to my frenzied mind when I first saw it for...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-09-2013
Replies: 103
Views: 4,759
Posted By bgb
Thanks for the info John :D

Thanks for the info John :D
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-08-2013
Replies: 16
Views: 810
Posted By bgb
Not much black paint left for the price ...

Not much black paint left for the price ...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-06-2013
Replies: 31
Views: 1,220
Posted By bgb
That's something that a gunsmith might also be...

That's something that a gunsmith might also be able to do Keith. Do you have a theme in mind?
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-06-2013
Replies: 31
Views: 1,220
Posted By bgb
Another reason to buy an M3 ... what strap and...

Another reason to buy an M3 ... what strap and bag would you need to go with it and do you need matching piercings????
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-06-2013
Replies: 103
Views: 4,759
Posted By bgb
OR a silver one !!! Thanks for the encouragement...

OR a silver one !!! Thanks for the encouragement Chris101 ;]
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-05-2013
Replies: 103
Views: 4,759
Posted By bgb
OM-1 or OM-1n it is then ... a black one! The...

OM-1 or OM-1n it is then ... a black one!

The OM isn't the only thing around here getting old :D
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-05-2013
Replies: 103
Views: 4,759
Posted By bgb
A very interesting but GAS producing thread ......

A very interesting but GAS producing thread ... I feel a strong urge to own another OM. :bang:

Which of the OM models is likely to have the longest service life? Some I guess are already getting...
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 03-03-2013
Replies: 14
Views: 572
Posted By bgb
I don't think I have the room for all of that but...

I don't think I have the room for all of that but it would be nice, maybe I could use the bathroom even if it does mean doing the printing in the shower with the enlarger on the toilet ;]
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 03-02-2013
Replies: 49
Views: 1,205
Posted By bgb
I have no camera bags at all, I carry the camera...

I have no camera bags at all, I carry the camera in my hands put some film in my pocket and off I go.
I think I had 5 at one time but they got in the way so I sold them all.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-02-2013
Replies: 103
Views: 4,759
Posted By bgb
I haven't tried them all but from the ones I have...

I haven't tried them all but from the ones I have owned I would say a refurbished OM-2. Or any 1,2,3 or 4 series camera that had be overhauled/refurbished by http://www.zuiko.com/

Same for any brand...
Forum: Fixed Lens RF 12-14-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 2,240
Posted By bgb
I have got it to fire twice and wind on after...

I have got it to fire twice and wind on after putting in 2 SR44 and some tin foil ...IT LIVES.

Now I need to get them to stay in place and do the seals :D:D:D

several hours late .....

The two...
Forum: Fixed Lens RF 12-14-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 2,240
Posted By bgb
I didn't think of putting a battery in first .......

I didn't think of putting a battery in first .... duh!

I have done light seals before and have some foam from Jon so that bit will be ok

Thanks guys
Forum: Fixed Lens RF 12-14-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 2,240
Posted By bgb
It arrived today packed in a bubble wrap bag. It...

It arrived today packed in a bubble wrap bag. It also had the ever-ready case on and despite that it seems to have survived its time with the post office ok.
A few little marks on the outside but...
Forum: Photography General Interest 12-11-2012
Replies: 2,830
Views: 159,019
Posted By bgb
Minolta Hi Matic E. Won in an auction and will...

Minolta Hi Matic E. Won in an auction and will be posted to me tomorrow and might even be here for the weekend .... :) It looks to be in perfect condition and seems to work despite the owner knowing...
Forum: Yashica RF 12-09-2012
Replies: 19
Views: 1,007
Posted By bgb
Good point btgc Despite the lack of noise my GSN...

Good point btgc

Despite the lack of noise my GSN gave perfect exposures.
Forum: Yashica RF 12-09-2012
Replies: 19
Views: 1,007
Posted By bgb
I always understood that a noise was good an no...

I always understood that a noise was good an no noise meant trouble ... my GSN was silent and ate batteries like M&Ms.
Forum: Fixed Lens RF 12-08-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 2,240
Posted By bgb
All mine for $24.00 NZ dollars plus postage of...

All mine for $24.00 NZ dollars plus postage of course.:D:D:D
Forum: Fixed Lens RF 12-07-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 2,240
Posted By bgb
Thanks for the advice ... unless the price...

Thanks for the advice ... unless the price becomes silly or it's busted beyond repair I think this camera will suit me very well.
Forum: Fixed Lens RF 12-07-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 2,240
Posted By bgb
There is one of these on the local auction site...

There is one of these on the local auction site here in NZ and it's a BLACK ONE ! I'm going to try and win it and if i do the battery trick will come in very handy :] Any old 3v Lithium or is there...
Forum: Yashica RF 12-02-2012
Replies: 19
Views: 1,007
Posted By bgb
It's one of Frontman's cameras on Ebay ... I have...

It's one of Frontman's cameras on Ebay ... I have considered a Lynx 14E but I think it's too big and the lens isn't wide enough, I loved my GSN apart from the clunk and the long shutter button...
Forum: Yashica RF 12-01-2012
Replies: 19
Views: 1,007
Posted By bgb
Yashica CCN

I have spotted a rather nice example on a certain web site and wonder if any owners would care to share their experiences of this camera? This example is not cheap USD $199.00 but it has been...
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 12-01-2012
Replies: 6
Views: 304
Posted By bgb
Less foreground more sky or actually more going...

Less foreground more sky or actually more going on it the sky area, I like the shot and the tones but then i like wrecked abandoned things.
Do you have some more to show us? .......... please :)
Forum: Peter Dechert -- Photographic Equipment Historian 11-29-2012
Replies: 16
Views: 2,457
Posted By bgb
That's pure PORN Stephen ;)

That's pure PORN Stephen ;)
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