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rajmohan-fotograf
Forum:
Other RF
01-04-2019
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28
Voigtlaender Prominent 50mm Lenses
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927
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
I have a Prominent Ultron lens and a Vitessa with...
I have a Prominent Ultron lens and a Vitessa with an Ultron lens. I don't know if the design is the same, but the images from both are very pleasing to me.
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
12-19-2018
Replies:
74
The Problem with Modern Photographers -- And Your Problem Probably Too (I'm Guessing)
Views:
2,473
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Agreed - smoke and peat, yum!
Agreed - smoke and peat, yum!
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
12-19-2018
Replies:
74
The Problem with Modern Photographers -- And Your Problem Probably Too (I'm Guessing)
Views:
2,473
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Seconded, especially the single malt! :)
Seconded, especially the single malt! :)
Forum:
Konica RF / Zeiss Ikon ZM Leica Mount Rangefinders
12-12-2018
Replies:
79
Why do ZI rangefinders cost so much even used?
Views:
2,055
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
I beg to differ. Ultimately, the market (demand...
I beg to differ. Ultimately, the market (demand vs supply) determines the average price, except for rare outlier cases. The ZI is a well made, metered RF camera with a lovely VF/RF (which in...
Forum:
Leica Screw Mount Copies
11-27-2018
Replies:
13
Minolta-35 Model II Light Leak
Views:
987
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
This is helpful too. Thank you!
This is helpful too. Thank you!
Forum:
Leica Screw Mount Copies
11-26-2018
Replies:
13
Minolta-35 Model II Light Leak
Views:
987
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Thanks! I'll give it a try :)
Thanks! I'll give it a try :)
Forum:
Leica Screw Mount Copies
11-26-2018
Replies:
13
Minolta-35 Model II Light Leak
Views:
987
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Thank you.
Thank you.
Forum:
Leica Screw Mount Copies
11-20-2018
Replies:
13
Minolta-35 Model II Light Leak
Views:
987
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Thanks, folks for the suggestions. I just checked...
Thanks, folks for the suggestions.
I just checked with a flashlight, and some light seems to be coming through between the 2 curtains where they join, but only if the incident light is at a...
Forum:
Leica Screw Mount Copies
11-19-2018
Replies:
13
Minolta-35 Model II Light Leak
Views:
987
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
And one final frame:
And one final frame:
Forum:
Leica Screw Mount Copies
11-19-2018
Replies:
13
Minolta-35 Model II Light Leak
Views:
987
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
And 3 more:
And 3 more:
Forum:
Leica Screw Mount Copies
11-19-2018
Replies:
13
Minolta-35 Model II Light Leak
Views:
987
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Thank you. Here are 3 of the affected frames from...
Thank you.
Here are 3 of the affected frames from the roll:
Forum:
Leica Screw Mount Copies
11-19-2018
Replies:
13
Minolta-35 Model II Light Leak
Views:
987
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Minolta-35 Model II Light Leak
My Minolta-35 Model II, which worked perfectly with roll 1, now shows light leaks in half the frames of roll 2 (the leak is in the top left of the image). The camera does not have any light seals...
Forum:
Leica M8 / M8.2 / Ricoh GXR
05-13-2018
Replies:
20
M8 with Rigid Summicron 50/2
Views:
1,044
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
These are lovely. I once flirted with the idea of...
These are lovely. I once flirted with the idea of buying a CCD M (likely the M9), and these images have reawakened the desire!
Forum:
Zeiss Contax
05-13-2018
Replies:
30
Advice for Getting Started with Contax II?
Views:
1,352
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Welcome to RFF and to RF photography! The...
Welcome to RFF and to RF photography!
The pre-war Contax II is a brilliant camera with some great features. If it has not been exercised periodically by the previous owners, it may well need some...
Forum:
RFF Polls
05-01-2018
Replies:
43
Your Favourite DEFUNCT Lens Maker/Marque? -- 35mm Still Camera (Film) only
Views:
1,441
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Zeiss Ikon (especially the lenses for Contarex)
Zeiss Ikon (especially the lenses for Contarex)
Forum:
RFF Polls
05-01-2018
Replies:
43
Your Favourite DEFUNCT Lens Maker/Marque? -- 35mm Still Camera (Film) only
Views:
1,441
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Hear, hear!
Hear, hear!
Forum:
Kodak Retina and Ektra Rangefinders
07-07-2017
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21
Worth dipping my toes in the world of Retina?
Views:
2,596
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Brett - I have a Retina Reflex (original version)...
Brett - I have a Retina Reflex (original version) and we may be able to work out a trade or something. Let's talk if you're interested! :)
Forum:
Kodak Retina and Ektra Rangefinders
07-07-2017
Replies:
21
Worth dipping my toes in the world of Retina?
Views:
2,596
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Hi Nick, I started with a IIa, and liked it so...
Hi Nick,
I started with a IIa, and liked it so much that I subsequently acquired 2 IIIc's (with 35/50/80mm Schneider and Rodenstock lenses and finders), and most recently 2 IIICs (one of which I...
Forum:
Zeiss Contax
05-12-2017
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4
Contax IIa/IIIa RF vertical alignment.
Views:
982
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Holy moly! Thank you - fascinating stuff :)
Holy moly! Thank you - fascinating stuff :)
Forum:
Zeiss Contax
05-09-2017
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18
Contax IIa - Really that delicate??
Views:
1,873
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
The IIa is a lovely piece of engineering, and in...
The IIa is a lovely piece of engineering, and in my opinion, not inferior to its contemporaries in terms of build quality.
The same care that you would take with any other manual RF camera should...
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
04-21-2017
Replies:
21
Question about how rangefinder focusing actually works
Views:
1,458
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
I developed much respect for the Contax designers...
I developed much respect for the Contax designers and engineers after seeing the results of the first roll I put through a pre-war Contax II that had never been serviced, and had been sitting on a...
Forum:
Leica M Film Cameras
04-21-2017
Replies:
709
Leica M5... good choice?
Views:
80,726
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
This is a neat visual explanation. I agree, the...
This is a neat visual explanation. I agree, the M5 meter is fantastic.
Forum:
Photo Accessories / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc
12-10-2016
Replies:
90
X-mas Give-A-Way
Views:
101,184
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Happy holidays, folks! I have a few items that...
Happy holidays, folks!
I have a few items that may be of interest:
1. Agfa Ambi Silette (body only) – this lovely little rangefinder is in good cosmetic condition, but has an issue with the...
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
12-09-2016
Replies:
86
Will the real best manual Nikon SLR please stand up?
Views:
7,140
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
+1 :)
+1 :)
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
12-09-2016
Replies:
86
Will the real best manual Nikon SLR please stand up?
Views:
7,140
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
I like the F2 and F3. Perhaps they have...
I like the F2 and F3. Perhaps they have shortcomings when compared with later models, or in some users' opinions, but my F2 and F3 give me much pleasure, and they help me make images with which I'm...
Forum:
Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras
12-08-2016
Replies:
21
Question about non-permanent inactivation of infinity lock
Views:
1,809
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Thanks, Roger - I'll keep practicing, and with...
Thanks, Roger - I'll keep practicing, and with time, dealing with the lock might become second nature :)
Forum:
Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras
12-08-2016
Replies:
21
Question about non-permanent inactivation of infinity lock
Views:
1,809
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
My initial thought was to just place a tiny...
My initial thought was to just place a tiny spacer between the infinity lock screw and its base, so that it is pushed away from the little metal tab that catches the screw. This way, the...
Forum:
Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras
12-08-2016
Replies:
21
Question about non-permanent inactivation of infinity lock
Views:
1,809
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Thanks everyone, this is all very helpful...
Thanks everyone, this is all very helpful information.
Cheerio!
Forum:
Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras
12-08-2016
Replies:
21
Question about non-permanent inactivation of infinity lock
Views:
1,809
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Hi Roger, The lenses are: Elmar 50 f3.5,...
Hi Roger,
The lenses are: Elmar 50 f3.5, Summitar 50 f2, Collapsible Summicron 50mm f2, and Canon Serenar 50 f1.8.
Thank you.
Forum:
Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras
12-08-2016
Replies:
21
Question about non-permanent inactivation of infinity lock
Views:
1,809
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Thank you for this and the image.
Thank you for this and the image.
Forum:
Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras
12-08-2016
Replies:
21
Question about non-permanent inactivation of infinity lock
Views:
1,809
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Question about non-permanent inactivation of infinity lock
Hi folks,
I have a few LTM lenses with infinity locks, which I find don't help me focus quickly.
Have any of you found an effective method of deactivating the infinity lock mechanism without...
Forum:
RFF Polls
12-07-2016
Replies:
56
Poll:
US Members: Your favorite shipping option?
Views:
5,268
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
I've also found that USPS is better than the...
I've also found that USPS is better than the others, and Fedex ranks last.
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
12-07-2016
Replies:
24
Anyone here freelensing?
Views:
1,940
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
I've been reluctant to do it for fear of getting...
I've been reluctant to do it for fear of getting too much crud on my sensor, and/or dropping the lens!
Forum:
RFF News
12-03-2016
Replies:
12
My photo featured by Duncan Miller Gallery
Views:
5,330
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Cool - congratulations!
Cool - congratulations!
Forum:
Konica RF / Zeiss Ikon ZM Leica Mount Rangefinders
12-02-2016
Replies:
56
Why do people keep saying Zeiss lenses aren't smooth?
Views:
2,964
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Don't forget Rokkor-M Silk :)
Don't forget Rokkor-M Silk :)
Forum:
120 / 220 film RF's
12-02-2016
Replies:
24
Re-visiting the GW690iii
Views:
2,168
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
+1. Lovely image :)
+1. Lovely image :)
Forum:
Konica RF / Zeiss Ikon ZM Leica Mount Rangefinders
12-02-2016
Replies:
56
Why do people keep saying Zeiss lenses aren't smooth?
Views:
2,964
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
+1 and +1 :)
+1 and +1 :)
Forum:
Konica RF / Zeiss Ikon ZM Leica Mount Rangefinders
12-02-2016
Replies:
56
Why do people keep saying Zeiss lenses aren't smooth?
Views:
2,964
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
I only have one ZM lens, the C-Biogon 35mm, and...
I only have one ZM lens, the C-Biogon 35mm, and have handled the 50mm Sonnar and Planar. To me, they seem quite well built and smooth in handling, and I'm very happy with the results from the...
Forum:
Photography General Interest
12-01-2016
Replies:
2
Excellent film photography site
Views:
692
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Sounds great! Quite like RFF, really :)
Sounds great! Quite like RFF, really :)
Forum:
Leica M Lenses and Images
12-01-2016
Replies:
211
New Leica Summaron-M 28mm f/5.6 lens?
Views:
26,459
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
I think Adams & co were prescient when they...
I think Adams & co were prescient when they founded the f64 group - whack an f64 lens on a Sony A7s and all's right with the world.
Forum:
Leica M Film Cameras
11-30-2016
Replies:
709
Leica M5... good choice?
Views:
80,726
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
It is fainter in dark situations, but as long as...
It is fainter in dark situations, but as long as you can find a little bit of light, it will give you at least a little illumination on the needle area, enough to read.
The M5 has a very nice finder...
Forum:
Photo Accessories / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc
11-29-2016
Replies:
90
X-mas Give-A-Way
Views:
101,184
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Private message sent. Thanks :)
Private message sent. Thanks :)
Forum:
Photo Accessories / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc
11-27-2016
Replies:
90
X-mas Give-A-Way
Views:
101,184
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
PM sent re PnS - thank you!
PM sent re PnS - thank you!
Forum:
Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras
11-23-2016
Replies:
9
Canon 50mm f/1.8 LTM versions?
Views:
2,412
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
I have the chrome Serenar - it's heavy and...
I have the chrome Serenar - it's heavy and beautifully made. And plenty sharp for my uses.
Forum:
Photography General Interest
11-23-2016
Replies:
45
How old is your oldest camera ?
Views:
2,964
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
My 2 oldest are a Rolleiflex Old Standard (1932)...
My 2 oldest are a Rolleiflex Old Standard (1932) and a Contax II (1936) - unfortunately I don't have pictures of the cameras at hand.
Forum:
Leica M Film Cameras
11-23-2016
Replies:
21
What would you do?
Views:
1,207
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
I'd restore the M3/DR Cron and then decide...
I'd restore the M3/DR Cron and then decide whether to keep or sell it. Engineering marvels that deserve to be fully functional and used!
Forum:
Photography General Interest
11-23-2016
Replies:
32
Best bokeh I've ever seen..
Views:
1,999
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
This might be as close to what the human eye sees...
This might be as close to what the human eye sees (at any one instant, it must be emphasized) as any photograph can depict. We see about a 1-2 degree zone of sharpness with the remainder of the field...
Forum:
Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras
11-22-2016
Replies:
258
Poll:
Anyone prefer their LTM to their M?
Views:
56,681
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
I like my IIIf a lot, especially with collapsible...
I like my IIIf a lot, especially with collapsible lenses (Summitar, Summicron and even the Elmar). But I also like my film Ms :)
Not sure if your question was directed at everyone, or just the...
Forum:
Zeiss Contax
10-09-2016
Replies:
8
Sonnar 85 for Contax RF - CLA recommendations
Views:
848
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Thank you, Raymond - I'll contact Don.
Thank you, Raymond - I'll contact Don.
Forum:
Zeiss Contax
10-09-2016
Replies:
8
Sonnar 85 for Contax RF - CLA recommendations
Views:
848
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Thanks for the input - it's good to know that the...
Thanks for the input - it's good to know that the overhaul is not likely to be complex. I was hoping to obtain details of specific repair people, as I don't know how to evaluate who is "reasonably...
Forum:
Zeiss Contax
10-09-2016
Replies:
8
Sonnar 85 for Contax RF - CLA recommendations
Views:
848
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Thank you for the suggestions - much appreciated!
Thank you for the suggestions - much appreciated!
Forum:
Repair / Camera Care
10-08-2016
Replies:
2
Sonnar 85 for Contax RF - CLA recommendations
Views:
782
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Thank you!
Thank you!
Forum:
Repair / Camera Care
10-08-2016
Replies:
2
Sonnar 85 for Contax RF - CLA recommendations
Views:
782
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Sonnar 85 for Contax RF - CLA recommendations
Hi folks,
I'm looking for a repair person to overhaul my dirt- (and possibly fungus-) afflicted early 85mm Sonnar for Contax RF, located in the US. Ideally someone who is experienced in working on ...
Forum:
Zeiss Contax
10-08-2016
Replies:
8
Sonnar 85 for Contax RF - CLA recommendations
Views:
848
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Sonnar 85 for Contax RF - CLA recommendations
Hi folks,
I'm looking for a repair person to overhaul my dirt- (and possibly fungus-) afflicted early 85mm Sonnar for Contax RF, located in the US. Ideally someone who is experienced in working on...
Forum:
Leica M Film Cameras
05-07-2016
Replies:
7
Carl Zeiss C-Biogon ZM 35mm f2.8 on Leica M5
Views:
1,878
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Good to know - thanks, Richard!
Good to know - thanks, Richard!
Forum:
Leica M Film Cameras
05-07-2016
Replies:
7
Carl Zeiss C-Biogon ZM 35mm f2.8 on Leica M5
Views:
1,878
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Thanks for the update on the pre-war Biogon and...
Thanks for the update on the pre-war Biogon and the image, which illustrates the point nicely.
As a matter of fact, I contacted Carl Zeiss directly and this is part of the response from a customer...
Forum:
Leica M Film Cameras
05-06-2016
Replies:
7
Carl Zeiss C-Biogon ZM 35mm f2.8 on Leica M5
Views:
1,878
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Hi Blkrcat and Robert Thank you very much for the...
Hi Blkrcat and Robert
Thank you very much for the reassurance. It is a great relief to hear this. I feared that I might have to sell the lens as soon as I got it!
Thanks again,
Raj
Forum:
Leica M Film Cameras
05-05-2016
Replies:
7
Carl Zeiss C-Biogon ZM 35mm f2.8 on Leica M5
Views:
1,878
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Carl Zeiss C-Biogon ZM 35mm f2.8 on Leica M5
Hi folks,
I have a Leica M5, and would like to use a Carl Zeiss Biogon-C ZM 35mm f2.8 lens on it. Has anyone used this combination successfully? I'm a little apprehensive about whether the deep...
Forum:
Zeiss Contax
04-29-2016
Replies:
1
Help with Amedeo adapter
Views:
754
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Help with Amedeo adapter
Hello folks,
I just bought an Amedeo adapter that allows mounting of Contax rangefinder lenses on Sony E/NEX bodies.
I have Carl Zeiss lenses with internal and external mounts (Biogon 35, Sonnar 50...
Forum:
Other RF
12-07-2015
Replies:
2
Agfa Ambi Silette - unusual shutter/wind problem
Views:
782
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Thank you very much for the information! Much...
Thank you very much for the information! Much appreciated :)
Forum:
Other RF
12-05-2015
Replies:
2
Agfa Ambi Silette - unusual shutter/wind problem
Views:
782
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Agfa Ambi Silette - unusual shutter/wind problem
Hello folks,
I took my Ambi Silette out for its first shoot with the 50, 90 and 35mm lenses in my bag.
Prior to heading out, I dry fired the camera multiple times to check the function and the...
Forum:
TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex
11-30-2015
Replies:
0
Lens caps for Voigtlander Superb
Views:
810
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Lens caps for Voigtlander Superb
Hello
I'm trying to find some lens caps for my Superb. I saw some Bakelite 29mm lens caps for a Yashica TLR...
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
09-17-2015
Replies:
2
Back for Zeiss Ikon Contarex
Views:
620
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Back for Zeiss Ikon Contarex
Hello folks,
I'm looking for a regular back (i.e. not the interchangeable type) for a Zeiss Ikon Contarex (Bullseye/Cyclops) body. Does anyone have one, or know where I could get one? I've searched...
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
09-08-2015
Replies:
0
Zeiss Contarex - Light meter disc/baffle and Lenses
Views:
673
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Zeiss Contarex - Light meter disc/baffle and Lenses
Hello
I'm looking for the disk/baffle that fits on to the 'bullseye' lightmeter of the Zeiss Contarex camera. Also looking for lenses for this camera.
If anyone has these items, please let me...
Forum:
120 film RF Folders
09-05-2015
Replies:
1
Mamiya Six Automat II Manual
Views:
2,058
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Mamiya Six Automat II Manual
Hello folks,
I was lucky enough to score a Mamiya 6 Automat II camera for a good price, and I was wondering if anyone might be able to email me a PDF copy of the user manual - I'd be very grateful...
Forum:
120 / 220 film RF's
09-05-2015
Replies:
8
Mamiya 6 folding camera (ca 1950)
Views:
12,033
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Hello folks, I know this thread has been inactive...
Hello folks,
I know this thread has been inactive for a while, but I was lucky enough to score a Mamiya 6 Automat II camera for a good price, and I was wondering if anyone might be able to email me a...
Forum:
Photography General Interest
07-08-2015
Replies:
2
Leicaflex SL battery advice
Views:
806
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Leicaflex SL battery advice
Hi folks,
I have a problem with my Leicaflex SL and I'd really appreciate some advice. When I bought it, I put in a Cris adapter with a 386 battery - the meter worked just fine for about 2 weeks,...
Forum:
W/NW Words no Words.
07-07-2015
Replies:
101
Look Up
Views:
9,067
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Lovely
I agree with Mike's sentiments. Thank you for sharing. And I especially like the rendering of the Serenar - were these processed much, or are they pretty close to what the lens draws?
Forum:
SLRs - the unRF
04-29-2015
Replies:
5
Front lens cap for Macro-Elmarit-R 60mm f2.8 3-cam
Views:
985
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Front lens cap for Macro-Elmarit-R 60mm f2.8 3-cam
Hello,
I'm looking for a front lens cap for my Macro-Elmarit-R 60mm f2.8 3-cam lens, but I can't seem to locate a suitable front lens cap anywhere despite an extensive Google search. I'd be grateful...
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
04-29-2015
Replies:
5
Advice on batteries for old cameras
Views:
932
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Great - thanks for the detailed info - I...
Great - thanks for the detailed info - I appreciate it!
Forum:
Rangefinder Photography Discussion
04-29-2015
Replies:
5
Advice on batteries for old cameras
Views:
932
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Advice on batteries for old cameras
Hi folks,
I have a bunch of old cameras, a couple of which accept 1.5V batteries (SR44), but most of which take the old mercury 1.35V batteries.
I don't want to use the Wein cells because of their...
Forum:
Repair / Camera Care
04-29-2015
Replies:
3
Advice on batteries for old cameras
Views:
948
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Advice on batteries for old cameras
Hi folks,
I have a bunch of old cameras, a couple of which accept 1.5V batteries (SR44), but most of which take the old mercury 1.35V batteries.
I don't want to use the Wein cells because of their...
Forum:
Other RF
04-24-2015
Replies:
17
My latest camera - a beautiful Voigtlaender Vitessa T
Views:
1,824
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
Thanks everyone! I've also read that the...
Thanks everyone! I've also read that the Combi-plunger is actually a strength of the camera, which I hope is the case. In any event, I'll enjoy this fine piece of engineering as long as it lasts...
Forum:
Other RF
04-24-2015
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17
My latest camera - a beautiful Voigtlaender Vitessa T
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My T has the same rod - it winds the film on and...
My T has the same rod - it winds the film on and cocks the shutter (instead of a typical thumb winder). The shutter is on the right in the conventional position. I love that it is so unconventional!
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Other RF
04-24-2015
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My latest camera - a beautiful Voigtlaender Vitessa T
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rajmohan-fotograf
Thanks, Peter - I scored a very sweet deal on the...
Thanks, Peter - I scored a very sweet deal on the camera, which is why I bought it without knowing too much about the Vitessa line. Now that I have it, I'm very happy with its feel and handling, and...
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Photography General Interest
04-24-2015
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9,109
What have you just BOUGHT?
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rajmohan-fotograf
Voigtlaender Vitessa T with 50mm 2.8 Color Skopar...
Voigtlaender Vitessa T with 50mm 2.8 Color Skopar lens in excellent condition. Looks and feels almost like new! What a solid and beautiful machine!!
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Other RF
04-24-2015
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My latest camera - a beautiful Voigtlaender Vitessa T
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rajmohan-fotograf
Will aim to post some pics (from and of the...
Will aim to post some pics (from and of the cameras) soon!
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Other RF
04-24-2015
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My latest camera - a beautiful Voigtlaender Vitessa T
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1,824
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rajmohan-fotograf
Thank you, Lynn - I certainly will! I love some...
Thank you, Lynn - I certainly will! I love some of the images you have in your gallery from the 1a and the XA (which is another of my recent acquisitions - first roll going through it now!)
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Other RF
04-24-2015
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My latest camera - a beautiful Voigtlaender Vitessa T
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1,824
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rajmohan-fotograf
My latest camera - a beautiful Voigtlaender Vitessa T
Hi folks,
I just bought a beautiful Voigtlaender Vitessa T in very good condition for a very good price! It has a 50mm f2/8 Color Skopar lens, also in excellent condition. The meter works, and...
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Zeiss Contax
04-24-2015
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Advice on Contax G2 back-button focus (focus lock)
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rajmohan-fotograf
Thank you very much, Jeff! I'll try Nippon Photo...
Thank you very much, Jeff! I'll try Nippon Photo Clinic.
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Rangefinder Photography Discussion
04-24-2015
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4
Advice on Contax G2 back-button focus (focus lock)
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945
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rajmohan-fotograf
Hi Wheaty and Gerry, It worked in both SAF and...
Hi Wheaty and Gerry,
It worked in both SAF and CAF, just like a back button focus on a DSLR. Sadly, it no longer does. But I'll not let it get me down - the camera and lenses are still wonderful,...
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Zeiss Contax
04-16-2015
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13
Advice on Contax G2 back-button focus (focus lock)
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1,613
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rajmohan-fotograf
Would you happen to know which company has taken...
Would you happen to know which company has taken over from ToCad? Thanks.
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Zeiss Contax
04-16-2015
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13
Advice on Contax G2 back-button focus (focus lock)
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1,613
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rajmohan-fotograf
Thank you, CK and jawarden - I'll see if I can...
Thank you, CK and jawarden - I'll see if I can return or get it repaired.
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Zeiss Contax
04-16-2015
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13
Advice on Contax G2 back-button focus (focus lock)
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1,613
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rajmohan-fotograf
Thanks - I've tried flicking the focus mode...
Thanks - I've tried flicking the focus mode between the SAF and CAF modes and even the MF, but the back button does nothing at all in any of these positions.
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Zeiss Contax
04-16-2015
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13
Advice on Contax G2 back-button focus (focus lock)
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1,613
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rajmohan-fotograf
Thanks - I was hoping that it was just a setting...
Thanks - I was hoping that it was just a setting that I had altered without realizing it, because it was working fine and then just stopped working mid-shoot (the first roll!!). Oh well, that's life...
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Rangefinder Photography Discussion
04-16-2015
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4
Advice on Contax G2 back-button focus (focus lock)
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945
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rajmohan-fotograf
Advice on Contax G2 back-button focus (focus lock)
Hello folks,
I just bought a Contax G2 with 45/2 and 90/2.8 lenses.
I must say I love it, but one issue cropped up after a couple of hours of shooting. The focus lock button, which I use to...
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Photography General Interest
04-16-2015
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165
I am off to meet with Professor Noam Chomsky!
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14,351
Posted By
rajmohan-fotograf
I never criticize equipment choices - I think...
I never criticize equipment choices - I think that you can make great pictures with any gear. Some items might just provide more of a challenge, which to me is fun! :)
Raj
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Zeiss Contax
04-16-2015
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13
Advice on Contax G2 back-button focus (focus lock)
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1,613
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rajmohan-fotograf
Advice on Contax G2 back-button focus (focus lock)
Hello folks,
I just bought a Contax G2 with 45/2 and 90/2.8 lenses. Although the lenses get a lot of love in various fora, the G2 is a more polarizing creature.
I must say I love it, but one issue...
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Photography General Interest
04-16-2015
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165
I am off to meet with Professor Noam Chomsky!
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14,351
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rajmohan-fotograf
Meeting Noam Chomsky
Wonderful! Hope you have an illuminating chat with him!
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