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Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 11-08-2012
Replies: 9
Views: 753
Posted By planetjoe
Yes, I was thinking that the line in the last...

Yes, I was thinking that the line in the last photo looked like it also had out-of-focus issues around it; scanning, perhaps.

If you're referring to Jimmy Koh's shop on Long Island, I've had nothing...
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 11-07-2012
Replies: 5
Views: 458
Posted By planetjoe
Wow, I hadn't heard about Eddy. He did great work!

Wow, I hadn't heard about Eddy. He did great work!
Forum: Ricoh Leica M Mount 09-30-2011
Replies: 263
Views: 39,407
Posted By planetjoe
...looks like Dr. Bohr is quite agitated. Nice...

...looks like Dr. Bohr is quite agitated. Nice shots (and a great play).

Nice images all-around; I'm dangerously interested in this kit. Thanks to all for posting!


Cheers,
--joe.
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 09-22-2011
Replies: 25
Views: 1,861
Posted By planetjoe
Awesome thread, Patrick, and it looks like the...

Awesome thread, Patrick, and it looks like the beginning of a great series of photos to remind you of a stretch of good times. Keep posting and work hard.

An aside to you and Glass Addict:

I did a...
Forum: Provide your Feedback 09-22-2011
Replies: 17
Views: 1,249
Posted By planetjoe
I'm with Brian on this one. In the past, I've...

I'm with Brian on this one.

In the past, I've found using the "Feedback Thread" a bit unwieldy, but then I've been on RFF since before it seemed we needed to keep track of feedback (although my...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 09-20-2011
Replies: 47
Views: 4,846
Posted By planetjoe
I love this thread. Thank you, Buzzardkid, for...

I love this thread. Thank you, Buzzardkid, for sharing your story and your photos. To paraphrase the above, I hope the thread inspires me to cross a kind of threshold, as well.

I'm going to take...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 09-19-2011
Replies: 31
Views: 1,381
Posted By planetjoe
As an amateur, I was allowed to be stubborn about...

As an amateur, I was allowed to be stubborn about upgrading from my 10D (!), which I loved unreservedly for a long time. However, Err99 eventually found me as well, and I've found nothing will...
Forum: Large Format RF 09-08-2011
Replies: 16
Views: 4,840
Posted By planetjoe
Awesome, awesome. Yes, more photos,...

Awesome, awesome. Yes, more photos, please!

There are folks (Dean Jones/Razzle is one) who have made a handy living making really very nice pieces of kit using these techniques. Their gear is very...
Forum: Large Format RF 09-08-2011
Replies: 16
Views: 4,840
Posted By planetjoe
KJ: That's a sweet little conversion, and you...

KJ:

That's a sweet little conversion, and you used the right cameras for it. The door-mounted knob of the 160 is the key to ease of use, IMO, and it's the only 100-series that has the right RF post...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 09-06-2011
Replies: 19
Views: 1,169
Posted By planetjoe
I am going to look into this; thanks! --joe.

I am going to look into this; thanks!


--joe.
Forum: DIYS Forum 09-06-2011
Replies: 23
Views: 2,035
Posted By planetjoe
(caveat: I am an unapologetic Polaroid...

(caveat: I am an unapologetic Polaroid admirer/collector, but haven't yet accomplished this particular modification)

The general expectation in modifying the Polaroid rollfilm bodies (which are...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 09-06-2011
Replies: 19
Views: 1,169
Posted By planetjoe
Really? That's good news if so, because I've had...

Really? That's good news if so, because I've had a devil of a time trying to sort out the morass of incompatibilities in this area.

Frank: FWIW, there was this...
Forum: Fixed Lens RF 08-28-2011
Replies: 7
Views: 953
Posted By planetjoe
(Psst: I don't think it's Raid's, but rather a...

(Psst: I don't think it's Raid's, but rather a friendly heads-up in his normal "Raid finds all the good stuff" style.)

Thanks, Raid!


Cheers,
--joe.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 08-26-2011
Replies: 12
Views: 1,178
Posted By planetjoe
His blog post reads like an RFF thread. Even the...

His blog post reads like an RFF thread. Even the near-profanity and dark humor. I love that the meter on the MP was busted when he got it.

Doing a tour in theater is a serious piece of business....
Forum: Roger Hicks -- Author of The Rangefinder Book 08-17-2011
Replies: 38
Views: 3,115
Posted By planetjoe
I won't even begin to comment on the current...

I won't even begin to comment on the current content of this thread, even though it pains me to read some of the things here.

I will, however, say that Roger (the OP...remember?) is probably...
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 08-08-2011
Replies: 587
Views: 48,145
Posted By planetjoe
I never would have noticed that - I used that...

I never would have noticed that - I used that link, and thought it was odd that my negs/CDs arrived via USPS, but I wasn't sure how to figure that one out. Hope this helps everyone else; thanks,...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 08-07-2011
Replies: 25
Views: 1,547
Posted By planetjoe
That's interesting - I did not know there were...

That's interesting - I did not know there were Imperial and Metric versions!

I also used mine on an Asahi Pentax S1a for a while, just to add to the...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 08-06-2011
Replies: 51
Views: 4,015
Posted By planetjoe
I second the OP's sentiment. I've started to...

I second the OP's sentiment. I've started to shoot my way through a frozen brick of E100VS, and I'm reminding myself of how satisfying it...
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 08-05-2011
Replies: 587
Views: 48,145
Posted By planetjoe
Just wanted to give some information on this...

Just wanted to give some information on this issue; for my 5 rolls sent ($12 each), the total billed amount including shipping was $65.95. This also included uncut rolls, and therefore was a larger...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 08-05-2011
Replies: 25
Views: 1,547
Posted By planetjoe
Raid, the Helios-44-2 is an m42 lens, and so can...

Raid, the Helios-44-2 is an m42 lens, and so can be used on any m42 compatible lensmount. I had used it a bunch via adapter on my EOS 10d DSLR, which I suspect is a common...
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 08-05-2011
Replies: 587
Views: 48,145
Posted By planetjoe
Images/Results.

I promised an update once my film had arrived, so here it is. I received the film in the mail, insanely well-packed, two business days after I sent my payment authorization. That's a 10-day...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 08-04-2011
Replies: 41
Views: 3,086
Posted By planetjoe
Laughing out loud in the office. Excellent work,...

Laughing out loud in the office. Excellent work, Doubleneg!


--joe.
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 07-30-2011
Replies: 587
Views: 48,145
Posted By planetjoe
Quick update for folks still considering this...

Quick update for folks still considering this service:

I put my 5 rolls in the mail one week ago, and received a request for payment last night - so, that's 6-7 (calendar) day turnaround for payment...
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 07-22-2011
Replies: 587
Views: 48,145
Posted By planetjoe
Maybe it's me (and I blow highlights all the...

Maybe it's me (and I blow highlights all the time, so take this with a grain of salt), but the frosting on the cake looks fine to me - and no, I don't mean yummy, I mean "fine", photographically...
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 07-20-2011
Replies: 587
Views: 48,145
Posted By planetjoe
Thanks, Christian - 5 rolls dropped in the post...

Thanks, Christian - 5 rolls dropped in the post this morning.


Cheers,
--joe.
Forum: Scanners / Scanner Software 07-13-2011
Replies: 587
Views: 48,145
Posted By planetjoe
Christian: If I request uncut negs, will the...

Christian:

If I request uncut negs, will the strips be sleeved before they're rolled up? (This is probably a silly question, but thanks in advance for your answer!)

I've scanned through the thread...
Forum: Film vs Digital 07-07-2011
Replies: 26
Views: 2,607
Posted By planetjoe
That shot is wonderful - thanks for sharing, and...

That shot is wonderful - thanks for sharing, and congrats!

I also like your choice of emulsion, btw.


Cheers,
--joe.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 07-03-2011
Replies: 19
Views: 1,126
Posted By planetjoe
Lots of good ideas here. I'm a slowpoke, as...

Lots of good ideas here.

I'm a slowpoke, as well; for me, HC110 dil H is the answer. Easy-peasy:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3188/2738532008_24c73f1e93_z.jpg?zz=1

The most inconvenient thing...
Forum: Canon RF 06-09-2011
Replies: 38
Views: 3,488
Posted By planetjoe
It is the RF version (judging from appearance),...

It is the RF version (judging from appearance), but the seller claims (and does not show, unfortunately) the presence of a bayonet mount.

This could mean that there is an LTM->M converter tightly...
Forum: Critique / Salon / Picks / Most Views 05-26-2011
Replies: 14
Views: 1,603
Posted By planetjoe
Great photos and backstory, Chris; thanks for...

Great photos and backstory, Chris; thanks for sharing that day.

My son and I enjoy digging through "our" collection of Legos, as well. To all the potential AFOLs (Adult Fans of Lego) here, I'd...
Forum: Lomo / Diana / Holga / Pinhole / Polaroids 04-04-2011
Replies: 7
Views: 2,230
Posted By planetjoe
Hmm; yeah, I was googling around to see if I'd...

Hmm; yeah, I was googling around to see if I'd forgotten any details about the purported compatibility of the swap, but I couldn't find anything. There was something bothering me about it,...
Forum: Lomo / Diana / Holga / Pinhole / Polaroids 04-04-2011
Replies: 7
Views: 2,230
Posted By planetjoe
Sorry to hear about your lens! I can't help with...

Sorry to hear about your lens! I can't help with the repair advice, unfortunately.

I believe I do know something about the back issue, though; if I'm incorrect, I'm sure that someone else here will...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 09-06-2010
Replies: 28
Views: 1,953
Posted By planetjoe
Is it just me, or are there two shutter crate...

Is it just me, or are there two shutter crate castings in the lot? The nearer bits seem to feature a complete crate/baffle assembly. I'm not sure I'm able to identify the type, though, but I don't...
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 08-12-2010
Replies: 453
Views: 39,922
Posted By planetjoe
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/rffgallery/gallery...

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/rffgallery/gallery/3326/U3326I1146793855.SEQ.0.jpg
Forum: Off Topic 08-11-2010
Replies: 21
Views: 1,291
Posted By planetjoe
^^^Bob has a really, really good answer...

^^^Bob has a really, really good answer there.

To it I will only add my experience: when actually looking for something, rather than window shopping, KEH is the second place I check after RFF. I've...
Forum: RFF Photo Projects 08-06-2010
Replies: 60
Views: 4,419
Posted By planetjoe
Glad to see this old thread for the first time. ...

Glad to see this old thread for the first time.

What's the status on the project, I wonder?


Cheers,
--joe.
Forum: Optics and Lenses - 08-03-2010
Replies: 56
Views: 3,344
Posted By planetjoe
I have a 1955 collapsible Summicron in LTM; like...

I have a 1955 collapsible Summicron in LTM; like others have said, the ergonomics of use are kind of a pain, but the images make it a keeper. I'm not sure I'll ever sell it as I'd thought I...
Forum: Olympus RF 12-16-2009
Replies: 13
Views: 2,863
Posted By planetjoe
Over the last three years, I've bought and sold...

Over the last three years, I've bought and sold two of these. They both cost me $100-$120 to buy and sold for almost the same, either way.

Definitely a camera that can hold its value. As for...
Forum: Voigtlander Fujica Bessa III 12-06-2009
Replies: 13
Views: 2,424
Posted By planetjoe
Nice work indeed; I like the theme and the use of...

Nice work indeed; I like the theme and the use of the medium to capture it.



I think you're right, by the way - it looks like the Cage just near the steps to the W 4th St station. There's also (or...
Forum: Peter Dechert -- Photographic Equipment Historian 10-29-2009
Replies: 37
Views: 4,742
Posted By planetjoe
Sheesh.

Public Service Announcement: ignore this post if you're not interested in non-photographic comments.



There are very few threads that have inspired my desire to respond in defense of another poster...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 10-13-2009
Replies: 6,864
Views: 1,782,254
Posted By planetjoe
Sweet, indeed. I have to add, as well, that I'm...

Sweet, indeed. I have to add, as well, that I'm having a lot of fun learning to "see" a 35 mm field of view. I've been a one-trick-pony with the 50 mm for too long.


Cheers,
-joe.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 10-11-2009
Replies: 16
Views: 1,461
Posted By planetjoe
Just FYI, found this...

Just FYI, found this (http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43884) thread. Interesting.


Cheers,
--joe.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 10-11-2009
Replies: 6,864
Views: 1,782,254
Posted By planetjoe
Ah, another vintage M4; it's good to see an early...

Ah, another vintage M4; it's good to see an early edition sibling...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3076/2738607576_a61cf4827d_o.jpg

(Apologies if I've shown this one before!)

Cheers,
--joe.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 09-30-2009
Replies: 31
Views: 2,007
Posted By planetjoe
You've got the right tools; now, soup your own...

You've got the right tools; now, soup your own film! You'll never go back.

400TX and HC110, and Bob's your uncle, you're addicted. Nice image, by the way.


Cheers,
--joe.
Forum: Analog DarkRoom / Printing 09-30-2009
Replies: 3
Views: 411
Posted By planetjoe
Buy some flowers...now. ...and put them over the...

Buy some flowers...now.

...and put them over the stain, of course.


Cheers,
--joe.

ps. it's all about the images, of course. Kinda.
Forum: Olympus RF 09-15-2009
Replies: 22
Views: 1,642
Posted By planetjoe
To the OP: yes. Off-topic, but I was at the...

To the OP: yes.

Off-topic, but I was at the Pasadena, CA camera show this past Sunday, and - I kid you not - I saw at least two XAs change hands there. Something about that little camera.

I...
Forum: W/NW Words no Words. 09-14-2009
Replies: 52
Views: 1,330
Posted By planetjoe
Red Shift.

Not shot with an RF, but certainly an old auto.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3053/2825714594_f51574687e.jpg


Cheers,
--joe.
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 09-02-2009
Replies: 8
Views: 858
Posted By planetjoe
I'd agree with the others, with regard to not...

I'd agree with the others, with regard to not pulling too much.

My normal procedure is to shoot it @1600, which is actually a push, if you trust the "unofficial" rating of 1000ASA for the...
Forum: 120 RF's 08-31-2009
Replies: 19
Views: 1,564
Posted By planetjoe
Understood, certainly. You'd be surprised at the...

Understood, certainly. You'd be surprised at the size of my scrap camera heap; I've some scattered Mamiya Universal parts in there. Thanks, Dave.

I kinda like where Al is going with his thinking,...
Forum: 120 RF's 08-30-2009
Replies: 19
Views: 1,564
Posted By planetjoe
Dave, nice rig. I was pleasantly surprised to...

Dave, nice rig. I was pleasantly surprised to see that someone had indeed succeeded in doing almost exactly what I've been planning with my "baby"; those "S" backs from mamiya are renowned for their...
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