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Forum: Provide your Feedback 11-27-2012
Replies: 2,076
Sticky: User Feedback
Views: 146,038
Posted By Steve M.
user: errorlogin comment. Jan sold me an M2 and...

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comment. Jan sold me an M2 and it was a very pleasant transaction. Nice camera, fast shipping! Thanks.
Forum: Provide your Feedback 06-17-2012
Replies: 2,076
Sticky: User Feedback
Views: 146,038
Posted By Steve M.
rbelyell: Bought a lens from Tony, all was fine....

rbelyell: Bought a lens from Tony, all was fine. Great communication, super fast shipping. Can't wait to shoot it.
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 06-17-2012
Replies: 101
Views: 10,911
Posted By Steve M.
"We are not amused" is the correct quote I...

"We are not amused" is the correct quote I think.

No Olys, but I once bought a Canon AE-1, 50mm lens, and hippie strap in a Savannah thrift store for $13.50. OK, it happened probably 20 years ago,...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 06-17-2012
Replies: 90
Views: 7,242
Posted By Steve M.
Never had an M7, but my Bessa R2A was a wonderful...

Never had an M7, but my Bessa R2A was a wonderful shooter w/ AE and 1/2000 top shutter speed. Paid $400 for it. Aren't the innards of the Ikon the same as the other Bessas?
Forum: Point-N-Shoot 06-16-2012
Replies: 21
Views: 3,697
Posted By Steve M.
I second the idea of a Contax G w/ a Planar 45mm...

I second the idea of a Contax G w/ a Planar 45mm lens. Quirky cameras, but basically P&S, w/ the added bonus of interchangeable lenses. Wonderful glass.
Forum: Photography General Interest 06-15-2012
Replies: 37
Views: 1,868
Posted By Steve M.
I read somewhere that cameras and lenses with...

I read somewhere that cameras and lenses with "rare" in the title sell much better. So I tried it on the few items I owned that may have loosely fit that description, and sure enough they sold rather...
Forum: RFF Polls 06-13-2012
Replies: 164
Views: 10,589
Posted By Steve M.
I like CRT's. We have a large Sony Trinitron TV...

I like CRT's. We have a large Sony Trinitron TV that I bought in a thrift store for $17, and a big Trinitron computer monitor that I think ran $20. Image quality on both is outstanding from all...
Forum: Kodak Retina RF 06-13-2012
Replies: 64
Views: 14,100
Posted By Steve M.
Rayt, here's a tutorial on cleaning the...

Rayt, here's a tutorial on cleaning the viewfinders on the Retinas. It's a little tricky, but it's doable.

http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~Srawhiti/retina1astripdown.html

and a more detailed drawing...
Forum: Optics Theory - 06-10-2012
Replies: 139
Views: 14,927
Posted By Steve M.
Kiron was a maker of very good quality lenses. I...

Kiron was a maker of very good quality lenses. I love those shots from it.

Almost forgot this one. A Tamron 28 200 plastic zoom that I bought w/ a busted filter ring for $12 from KEH years ago in...
Forum: Provide your Feedback 06-10-2012
Replies: 40
Views: 2,935
Posted By Steve M.
I'm sorry, but why is this a big deal? Currently...

I'm sorry, but why is this a big deal? Currently I have nothing for sale here, but if I did, I'd just ck the private messages every now and then. Like we all don't do that a gazillion times every day...
Forum: Photography General Interest 06-09-2012
Replies: 36
Views: 1,769
Posted By Steve M.
My AE-1 Program is now my only camera, and of...

My AE-1 Program is now my only camera, and of course it's my favorite. It takes Canon FD and FL lenses, M42 lenses w/ an adapter, and Nikon and Leica R lenses w/ adapters. The Swiss army knife of...
Forum: RFF Polls 06-09-2012
Replies: 29
Views: 1,672
Posted By Steve M.
I think FrankS and I achieved "critical mass"...

I think FrankS and I achieved "critical mass" about the same time. After what seemed like eons of buy/sell activity, I have a nice setup and don't do much of that anymore. It's been a lot less nerve...
Forum: Optics Theory - 06-08-2012
Replies: 139
Views: 14,927
Posted By Steve M.
Both of my 2 remaining lenses are budget lenses....

Both of my 2 remaining lenses are budget lenses. The 1st is a non AI HC 50 2.0 Nikkor. Not a Summicron, but it has a beautiful way of handling light, and I have maybe $65 in it, w/ another $13 for an...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 06-07-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 1,008
Posted By Steve M.
I don't currently own a Rolleiflex, but I'm sure...

I don't currently own a Rolleiflex, but I'm sure you could find a small, round head screw at the hardware store, file the head to more of an angle, and screw it in the camera. Or get a small aluminum...
Forum: Half Frames / Subminiatures 06-07-2012
Replies: 19
Views: 2,302
Posted By Steve M.
bjornkeizers, I once had a similar camera to...

bjornkeizers, I once had a similar camera to yours. Mine was much cheaper though. I was even able to buy B&W 110 film at the time, and a camera shop on Market St. in San Francisco developed and made...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 06-06-2012
Replies: 51
Views: 3,050
Posted By Steve M.
I'm with filmfan. The first time I got prints...

I'm with filmfan. The first time I got prints back from my first roll of 120 Acros, I thought I'd totally blown the exposures. It was just too different from my usual Tri-X. Every thing was gray...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 06-05-2012
Replies: 205
Views: 15,546
Posted By Steve M.
My ultimate SLR would have the small size, light...

My ultimate SLR would have the small size, light weight, and quiet shutter of a Nikon N80, the viewfinder of a Leicaflex SL, the metering of a Nikon N8008s (spot, center, and matrix), use AA...
Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book 06-05-2012
Replies: 95
Views: 8,830
Posted By Steve M.
After trying out what seems like every camera &...

After trying out what seems like every camera & lens ever made, I finally settled on my one camera & 2 lenses for it. I don't have much money in it, but could get my money back, sorta, if I were to...
Forum: Photography General Interest 06-03-2012
Replies: 29
Views: 1,765
Posted By Steve M.
The photos look very poor, at least on the web. I...

The photos look very poor, at least on the web. I wouldn't expect great sharpness or detail from Polaroids anyway. Why use a 4x5 camera, then dumb down the IQ using instant film? I could see proofing...
Forum: Leica M -- Minolta CLE 06-01-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 1,630
Posted By Steve M.
It's hard to say from the photos whether it's...

It's hard to say from the photos whether it's evaporated lube, dust, or both. You'll get some flare if there's some sun in your shots I'd think. Put a hood on it and take some photos. It might not be...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 06-01-2012
Replies: 26
Views: 1,325
Posted By Steve M.
In my past experience, lithium grease or...

In my past experience, lithium grease or automotive wheel bearing grease has worked fine. You want to put the bare minimum on there anyway, so we're talking tiny amounts. Then carefully wipe off all...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 05-31-2012
Replies: 60
Views: 5,707
Posted By Steve M.
Neat little camera. I found this on the web. The...

Neat little camera. I found this on the web. The guy apparently designed an adapter to mount the lenses on Canon EOS cameras, as well as a replica of the Mamiya NC1000 P mount M42...
Forum: 120 RF's 05-31-2012
Replies: 12
Views: 1,402
Posted By Steve M.
Focal Point possibly. Had nothing but excellent...

Focal Point possibly. Had nothing but excellent results from them. The Leica Summar that John CLA'd was one of the best lenses I ever used afterwards.

http://www.focalpointlens.com/fp_intro.html
Forum: Photography General Interest 05-31-2012
Replies: 16
Views: 989
Posted By Steve M.
Having inkjet printed my scanned B&W film for...

Having inkjet printed my scanned B&W film for years, and having seen the results of a properly made B&W fiber print made from an enlarger, I'd have to say that you can't get that "gold standard" look...
Forum: Lomo / Diana / Holga / Pinhole / Polaroids 05-31-2012
Replies: 42
Views: 2,872
Posted By Steve M.
I wouldn't expect much from that dreadful paper...

I wouldn't expect much from that dreadful paper these days. It used to be a real newspaper. Hard to say what it is now, other than it's the LAST place I'd look for any professional, ethical, unbiased...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 05-31-2012
Replies: 5
Views: 512
Posted By Steve M.
Isn't that DAG's seal?

Isn't that DAG's seal?
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 05-31-2012
Replies: 47
Views: 4,125
Posted By Steve M.
Thanks Colonel. Freestyle rules. Those folk are...

Thanks Colonel. Freestyle rules. Those folk are dedicated to film.
Forum: Technique: How To Shoot It 05-30-2012
Replies: 42
Views: 3,260
Posted By Steve M.
Chiaroscuro is a $100 word for high contrast. It...

Chiaroscuro is a $100 word for high contrast. It normally is used to refer to working from very dark values to very light ones in a painting, print or drawing.

The light in the first links to the 2...
Forum: Provide your Feedback 05-30-2012
Replies: 2,076
Sticky: User Feedback
Views: 146,038
Posted By Steve M.
Paulbe Paul's a straight up guy. I hope he comes...

Paulbe

Paul's a straight up guy. I hope he comes down to see us for Bike Week.
Forum: Photography General Interest 05-30-2012
Replies: 39
Views: 2,321
Posted By Steve M.
I wonder why Kodak pulled those machines? From...

I wonder why Kodak pulled those machines? From what I've read, their (Kodak's) film division was one of the profitable parts of their company.

I use Walgreens for C-41 stuff.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 05-28-2012
Replies: 23
Views: 1,188
Posted By Steve M.
1 stop isn't the end of the world. Going from...

1 stop isn't the end of the world. Going from 1/1000 to say 1/8000, now that's worth it. You can shoot wide apertures in bright sun w/ that. But from 1/1000 to 1/2000 isn't a big deal.
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 05-25-2012
Replies: 12
Views: 1,042
Posted By Steve M.
That little camera has a great lens on it!

That little camera has a great lens on it!
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 05-25-2012
Replies: 3
Views: 579
Posted By Steve M.
Hassy's are notorious for this, and I've had it...

Hassy's are notorious for this, and I've had it happen in several ways. A long handled screwdriver should get your lens off (approach it from the back). There's a LOT of info on the various ways a...
Forum: Photography General Interest 05-25-2012
Replies: 30
Views: 1,264
Posted By Steve M.
I closed my yahoo email a while back, and that...

I closed my yahoo email a while back, and that ended up closing my Flickr account too. Switched over to Snapixel, and I love it. It's free, no ads (I have Firefox adblock, so they may be there and I...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 05-24-2012
Replies: 5
Views: 540
Posted By Steve M.
On the AE-1 Program it's manual metering...

On the AE-1 Program it's manual metering (although the lens aperture stops down). You match the shutter speeds to the aperture by the LED in the viewfinder.
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 05-24-2012
Replies: 8
Views: 663
Posted By Steve M.
"So, what's the cure for this"? Buying a Bessa...

"So, what's the cure for this"?

Buying a Bessa R. Seriously.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 05-24-2012
Replies: 5
Views: 540
Posted By Steve M.
The Mixed Marriage. Nikon Lens on Canon AE-1

It took forever, but I'm getting down to one body, two lenses. Trouble is, one lens is a Nikon, the other a Canon FD. Tried to find a FD to Nikon adapter (can't do it w/o having an optical element in...
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 05-24-2012
Replies: 23
Views: 1,697
Posted By Steve M.
If I want a portrait shot, I ask. Otherwise,...

If I want a portrait shot, I ask. Otherwise, anyone and anything in public spaces (in the US anyway) is fair game, so I just shoot. Actually, the portrait situation is unique because you're...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 05-24-2012
Replies: 39
Views: 1,922
Posted By Steve M.
I guess things have changed since '64. If you're...

I guess things have changed since '64. If you're a commercial photographer you need a fast, auto focus camera these days for any sort of action. So that whole market is out for Leica, as well as...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 05-23-2012
Replies: 9
Views: 520
Posted By Steve M.
I've always bought the cheap Chinese ones...

I've always bought the cheap Chinese ones because, well, I'm cheap. R or M adapters, it doesn't matter, I go cheap. Never, ever had a problem w/ correct focus or anything else.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 05-23-2012
Replies: 5
Views: 362
Posted By Steve M.
There may be a price war here. Igor Camera has it...

There may be a price war here. Igor Camera has it on eBait for a better...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 05-23-2012
Replies: 26
Views: 1,646
Posted By Steve M.
I give 'em 5 days. After that I send an email...

I give 'em 5 days. After that I send an email requesting payment. No news in another day, I relist the item. Some people wait for a bill, or whatever ebay calls it, so I send those after the auctions...
Forum: Nikon Historical Society -- hosted by Bob Rotoloni 05-22-2012
Replies: 141
Views: 18,915
Posted By Steve M.
Sold the Nikkormat, listed the N8008s tonight,...

Sold the Nikkormat, listed the N8008s tonight, and the EM is packed and waiting to be shipped to a fellow RFF member. This is all I have left of my Nikons, and I'm keeping it. Everyone should have...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 05-22-2012
Replies: 19
Views: 979
Posted By Steve M.
I prefer the DS models. As for the yellow RF...

I prefer the DS models. As for the yellow RF patch, I love that. It's easier for me to focus.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 05-22-2012
Replies: 20
Views: 819
Posted By Steve M.
Tri-X. Great, great film. I think you can rest...

Tri-X. Great, great film. I think you can rest easy Keith. This is such a fantastic film that even if Kodak goes South, which I doubt, someone else will buy the patents and make it.
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 05-22-2012
Replies: 23
Views: 1,184
Posted By Steve M.
Never tried that. Found this...

Never tried that. Found this though

http://www.knowledgegalaxy.net/how_to_clean_aluminum/how_to_clean_aluminum.html

My experience w/ aluminum is to use a very fine sandpaper to remove stuff, then...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 05-22-2012
Replies: 56
Views: 3,887
Posted By Steve M.
Oh, you can definately tell the difference...

Oh, you can definately tell the difference between a Canon lens and a Leica. I've owned a lot of them. For that matter, I can usually tell the difference between any lens and a Leica. The best, like...
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 05-22-2012
Replies: 30
Views: 1,525
Posted By Steve M.
Condenser enlargers will show every tiny speck of...

Condenser enlargers will show every tiny speck of dust, so figure on doing a lot of spotting to fix your prints. That said, a lot of people, myself included, prefer them for B&W.
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 05-22-2012
Replies: 56
Views: 3,887
Posted By Steve M.
I'm not surprised that old lenses are great. Some...

I'm not surprised that old lenses are great. Some of the best lenses I ever owned were old AND uncoated (Summar, Heliar, etc). What I am surprised at is that some of the Canon FD glass is so good!...
Forum: Making Photo Bucks $$$ 05-21-2012
Replies: 137
Views: 9,576
Posted By Steve M.
I think what Tina said is really true. Images...

I think what Tina said is really true. Images have been devalued, but that's the technology that did that. Digital cameras, the internet, multi media, etc have produced so many images that it's...
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