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09-15-2011
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ʎlʇuǝɹǝɟɟıp sƃuıɥʇ ǝǝS
kdemas is online now
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If you think that's smooth you should try the F6. Love mine and I find it much smoother than the F5.
The cool thing about the F5 is the purposeful force it brings to focusing, almost violent. One heck of a tool Dirk, so fun to use! I don't think I've ever used anything as wide as a 24 on either the F5 or F6. 50 and above for me, with the big 70-200/2.8 being most common.
To contribute to the thread...
Shooting a Hexar RF with a 50 'Cron and TX rated at 100.
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Originally Posted by menos
Nikon F5 + 24 1.4 AF-S + TriX 400 @ 3200 ;-)
I finished a roll with the F5 yesterday night and man, this is the smoothest film camera there is, right on par with a Leica M3 - easily!
The M8.2 with Nikkor-S.C 5cm 1.4 in the bag - just for safety!
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09-15-2011
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Aah Kent, yes - when I was heading out, to find the greatest AF nikon film body, to use modern glass on, I was wanting a F6 but also was haunted by the aura of the greatest, revolutionary film Panzer of them all, the F5.
The F6 went for triple the price used and the F5 simply paired much nicer with a D3 in a two camera kit at that time (also taking standard AA cells, being a big plus).
I still keep the F5, although barely shooting it recently.
Today I continue, to have the M8.2 + M9 + 35 Lux ASPH + 5cm 1.4 Nikkor with me.
I will leave on a trip this weekend, will take:
M8.2
M9
35 Lux ASPH
Noctilux f1
Canon 100/2 LTM
Sekonic 308S
my remaining TriX + half a brick of Neopan400 (didn't recognize running out of TX)
I will pick up a M3 SS on my destination +
75 Lux
35 Lux pre ASPH
This will be like Xmas + birthday ^10, shooting the holiday on such beautiful new stuff ;-)
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09-15-2011
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ʎlʇuǝɹǝɟɟıp sƃuıɥʇ ǝǝS
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Quote:
Originally Posted by menos
I was wanting a F6 but also was haunted by the aura of the greatest, revolutionary film Panzer of them all, the F5.
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The Panzer! Perfect description! |
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09-15-2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kdemas
The Panzer! Perfect description!
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The funny thing is, that how many people described the F5 as a heavy boat anchor, but in fact it is more sleek and feels less heavy than a D3!
It is about the difference in feel between the film M and a M8/9 - the digitals are chubby.
When I am back from a trip, I'll take the F5 out more often (don't lug those SLRs around anymore, when traveling). |
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09-15-2011
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ʎlʇuǝɹǝɟɟıp sƃuıɥʇ ǝǝS
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You're right about that, the D3 is a brute. My D300 with grip/battery pack is a load as well. I actually almost always shoot my F6 with no grip, pretty light and nimble (relatively speaking). A slightly modernized version of the F4 would be a neat camera, very cool design.
The grand champion for weight is probably my Contax N1 with grip and lens. It's a load and physically very large.
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09-15-2011
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#1531
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Minolta CLE
Minolta CLE
40mm Summicron
90mm Rokkor
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09-15-2011
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name under my name
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my new used CV R4A, "full frame"
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09-18-2011
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#1533
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I bought a $35 Contax 167M-something or other to go with the $350 Zeiss Planar lens I'd bought. Been having fun with it. Haven't had time to develop any of the film yet..... But it's actually a swift little camera that reminds me of the F100 but w/o autofocus of course.
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09-18-2011
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#1534
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PS - for the record, usually I carry the M2 or the IIIf. I mean, this is the rangefinder forum.
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09-18-2011
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The name is Rance
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Contax I(b) with Tessar f/2.8 and Super Ikonta B (532/16)
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09-18-2011
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Leica R7 with Elmarit 24mm f/2.8, Summicron 50mm f/2, Summilux 80mm f/1.4 while waiting my new old DR Summicron 50mm for my M2 to arrive 
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09-18-2011
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I'm seeing double!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sparrow6224
... I mean, this is the rangefinder forum.
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That it is, but today I swapped out my M4P for my OM-1n with it's 100mm f/2.8. |
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09-18-2011
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Horizon 202 and Olympus XA....
both ready to be shipped 
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09-18-2011
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I keep an M3+Nikkor 8.5cm and a F5+50mm1.4d in my bag with me at all times, I must confess the F5 gets used far more than the M3. I also keep an RB67 in my trunk all the time, but I've been too lazy to use it lately.
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09-19-2011
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It Is What It Is
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Using the Bessa R ; only today I'm trying on the Jupiter 9. Having had the Jupiter 3 on for so long it's taking some getting used to and having the Braun viewfinder, a Universal-Sucher, on top makes the whole outfit handle much differently. That J-9 sure feels BIG!
Last edited by Red Robin : 09-19-2011 at 01:53.
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09-19-2011
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#1541
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M5 w/TX @ 400 (cant be beaten)
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09-23-2011
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#1542
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Canon P Rangefinder w/50mm f1.8
Brand new (to me). Two rolls TriX through it Wednesday, really beautiful handling of light thanks to the lens, camera is as old as I am and in perfect shape.
I'm also carrying an Olympus E-PL2 with 20mm f1.7 and EVF on it...
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09-23-2011
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The name is Rance
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09-23-2011
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sad M2 is sad
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Canon F-1 + 50mm f/1,4
because sometimes 0,7m is too far.
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09-23-2011
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Yashica 635 with 35mm arista 400.
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09-23-2011
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#1546
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Why yes Ma'am - it folds
Ken Smith is offline
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Heading out to finish a roll of 120 Fuji Reala - in a Bessa II w/Color Skopar.
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09-23-2011
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Nikon EM, with a 1.4D 50mm. Legacy Pro 100 loaded.
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09-23-2011
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I have my 20D with me today...
...don't start throwing stones just yet - at least I have a Jupiter 37A mounted on it  |
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09-23-2011
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#1549
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m6ttl with 35 lux asph and portra 160
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09-23-2011
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#1550
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OM-1, 35 Zuiko, Winder-2
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