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  1. Well I flim-flammed myself...as usual. Last week I noted a process error that resulted in fogging most of a roll. On "my list" by camera were; Rollei T, Signet and Kodak 35 RF. However, the 645 film allegedly from the Rollei was actually from the Mamiya 645 S. I had developed the Rollei roll already weeks (months) ago. So the 15 wasted fogged images were from the Mamiya. So the Rollei T generally delivers. I put the 645 adapter in, and I've never taken it out. Although I did develop those other rolls ...and then some. I will just do the correction for now.. and leave it at that... I will save the other catastrophes.. ummm rolls.... for another post. Exceptionally, I am using Acros II souped in Pyrocat HD Very Nice camera,,despite being tjhe less desirable " T " Living Room window plants..could use some more shadow detail.. They only set this Ferris Wheel up for the XMAS season..looks lovely at night lit up in color! Commerz Bank gets a face-lift This looked a lot better in the finder. ..the line (supposed) leads to the rounded building top.. didn't' quite get what I wanted... ๐Ÿ˜ž This is the RAThaus. many like the word play.. as this is the city hall .. White roses on the kitchen table
  2. Here's the link to Henry (Contax God ) Scherer's discussion on the framing problems for the Super Ikonta http://zeisscamera.com/articles_spacing.shtml RE: Gary Green advice.. Well said, professional instead of friends... I appreciate your reply!
  3. I've read too that the RF wedges are a major pain. IIRC Henry Scherer discussed this 11 frame winder on his page describing in detail why you won't be able to get 12 frames...even if you offset the start...ie the counter won't go beyond 11. LONG BORINBG (SAD) STORY FOLLOWS... I have(had ) a likely pre-war 532/16. The Compur shutter needed work ..it would sometimes fail to close completely leaving a pinhole that fogged the pictures.. it didn't happen all the time, but enough to make you mad. I lent this to a friend...who returned it some years later. I decided I would exercise the shutter to try and overcome this problem (bad idea BTW) . I was rapidly cycling through the firing, when suddenly the shutter jammed. I had recently made friends with a Russian man, who repaired cameras so I passed this to him. ... I have periodically tried to get this returned... The poor man is totally overwhelmed with life and can't seem to wrest control. Years have gone by and finally after a period of 2 years for the RF on my Contax IIa (3rd time he had the camera) I did something a bit mean. He would not reply to calls, email or even written post. This man hasn't a mean bone or was trying to deceive me, he just can't get it together. Oh, it's probably important to mention, that although I offered to pay, it seems he "wanted" to do it for free, but.. paying jobs took front and center. Probably the reason for procrastination and failure to move forward. I mentioned, what I did was mean?? I knew where he worked, (repairing cameras) so I wrote to the proprietor explaining we had children in the same school and I had lost touch with him and could you point me in a direction to find him ... some of this was BS of course. Worked like a charm. He contacted me the next day. He wasn't too happy. I likely embarrassed him,...and I think he wanted me out of his life.. He was also in possession of a Contax RTS which he wanted to fix the the changeable screen. So we met up and he brought both the IIa and the RTS.. He had renewed the seals and the rf ..very dim was there if you looked close enough. He also "gave me" a Mamiya 645 Super with an 80mmm and 150mm lens. Probably out of guilt etc . I told him I didn't need or want the Mamiya, when I asked about the 532/16 he realized he'd forgotten that...been looking at it for years. I had over the 10+ year period ..simply asked that it be returned. Ss I haven't been in touch with him at all. I like to think that one day cleaning his bench he's going to contact me to return it. I digress BTW the Mamiya gives only 15 of the 16 frames you'd expect with a roll of 120.
  4. Film Friends... I am back!! My postings from the recent past is nearly done. When I found my notes ( necessary for older absent minded gentleman) I realized I was caught up- There remained the three rolls from this fall...that still weren't developed. A reprieve in the weather has finally brought about my renewed interest and.. I still hadn't shot the Tourist II I so bravely listed in the "weekend" cameras (porn section) back in ?? December. Sooo with renewed interest I ventured forth to shoot the loaded Tourist and loaded my (2nd only) roll to the the Contax IIa. I wasn't able to complete these respective rolls, but did ...much to my detriment.... develop the outstanding rolls....... The Kodak 35 RF (new to me, first roll) must've jammed. The film was ripped while trying to load in tank, not a good sign. I was able to tag the last bit of the roll to the spiral.. but there were no further exposures... those that were there were??? The longer roll, the Signet, ...well I opened the camera not realizing there was film in it.. lost a few exposures ...was near the end any way...par The next bit was so avoidable... but Jerko me... I forgot the spindle when loading the 120 film ( Rolleiflex T- 645) . I didn't miss it...until I found it on the desk... (substances and alcohol...might be involved)... so for the most part... this was the disaster I alluded to before.. if not enough...this was almost the epitome of (MY!!) stupidity.... More to come...... I have added the camera porn here... as I can't conform to using the cameras described in the "weekend" section. I have exceptionally (wasted) used Pyrocat HD for the three rolls. Dirty untouched scans... as usual! Kodak 35 (RF) Kodak Signet 35 Rolleiflex T Not a good sign ripped film !! this is the Kodak 35 - RF MY front yard... needs some perspective correction... Well back then it was quasi..Xmas. Seemed like a cool pic then... not so now ๐Ÿ˜ž last of the Kodak 35 RF The following pics are from the nice Signet with the Ektar... The "Good"...Photographer ... is that my thumb?? Kyffhรคuser Haus Oberkassel Familar Rheinscape Begonia and her dog,, neighbor lady I often see when out on photo safari.. .. a little more contrast would help Flowers on the table... (creative titling ๐Ÿ˜‰ ') Geometric Apt house .. Another example of deft ability with a TLR ...I'll spare you the agony of the other fogged pics.. as this roll was a wash.. Looking forward to shooting more in the coming months.. I hope the quality come up ๐Ÿ˜ž
  5. Maybe unrelated and off-topic.. but visual copy to the Minox is the Voigtlรคnder Vito CS IT is battery dependent, but delivers nicely with the 2.8 Skopar..and talk about small! I read this is not Voigtlรคnder but actually is bult by Balda.. IF you need the Minox, but not the price...try this one!!
  6. Biotar..Biogon.. Bio-logy! Of course Biogon!! Slip of the Bio there.. mea culpa !! ๐Ÿ™‚
  7. I re-read this thread from 12c years ago.. I came here looking for a definitive reply regarding the 50mm lenses on the Kev 5. There are 3500 places to inform that the normal 50s won't fit the Kiev 5. How about the other way around. If the 50mm for the Kiev 5 are using the outer helicoid then theses outer helicoid lenses should work on other Contax/Kiev bodies ? No ? Reading the thread reminded me of the lack of uniformity in construction where the quality control is all over the place and jokes about Vodka rations make the rounds. I have been hesitant to try these 50mm outer-helicoid lenses on other Contax/Kiev bodies for fear I won't be able to get them off or break them trying to fit. Can anyone answer with any authority this question: Do the 50mm Kiev 5 lenses (Jupiter 8 and Helios 94) work on the outer helicoid of earlier Kiev/Contax models?
  8. So you sent an F3 for repair, and they returned an F? Were you able to to recover "your" F3 ? Or was it.. you bought an F3 from KEH, and they shipped an F instead?
  9. They both sound nice... What does the 53 have ..besides a lower serial number and closer to the nascent Contax crossover? I have a much later Kiev 4AM. I use primarily the very nice Jupiter 12 35mm Biotar. The build quality is well .."soviet" .. there's a few maladies like the failing of the curtain to clip when winding, which will fog a frame beyond use. But it happens so seldom....when moving from a slow speed like 25 to a 250..if at all. (masking the lens with a hand or cover with every wind is one sure way not to regret..not covering it :).. Lately, unable to wind on ... a few taps on the shutter release button will then allow the film advance to proceed. There is also an intermittent light leak ... it usually is on the edge, but when I see one of pics.. I know which camera it was b/c of the light leak . The Contax winds much nicer.. less than the coffee-grinder of the later Kiev. My pre-war Contax is a bit shabby but works well. No issues to complain about. I think they are of course very similar in the handling. I am currently trying to "cull the herd". Considering selling the Kiev as the Contax is overall more desirable. I have used the Kiev quite a lot over the last 10-12 years and always pleased with the handling and the results. If a low model year like early fifties were around, I might be seduced into having another. The Kiev 5 is a poorly executed impreovement. The only thing I can say positive is the finder has a frame line. The lever advance is awkward as the "improved" top super structure makes the camera extremely top heavy. The side location of the rewind and its weirdness.. does function.
  10. Well before it gets too late into the weekend.. I will try to get a post in as well.. Here I used the very nice Nikkormat FT3. Among those cameras in my possession, this is one of the nicer (clean) pieces. I'm all for patina and honest wear, but good condition is still something to applaud. I shot this roll this past summer. I used the 28mm Kiron. I posted an earlier version of the Antonius Kirche I made with the 101mm Ektar on 6x9. Here I had the wider lens and I was able to utilize it to advantage. This Nikon is of "the golden years" vintage. It is heavy and quite large. Abnormal is to have the shutter on the lens mount ring. While my meter is sometimes "jumpy" it is quite reliable to ascertain the exposure. Behold. My usual APX100 in D76 1:1 Lovely Brute I love the Nikon on the back. looks so cool!! Note the round finder Nearby Street; Schanzen Strasse The previous shot was just in front of the middle tree.. this is Columbus Strasse looking towards Schanzen Str. This fountain on quarter is called Barbarossa Platz.. named NOT for the invasion of Russia, but its namesake; a medieval king and HRE in the 12th century. Not what I wanted, the light was filtering nicely through the trees, but my exposure is rather flat ..the lighting was dramatic . While I probably should do perspective control, the amount of the subject fits easier with the 28mm lens. I have featured this Land Records Bldg before, it was from a sharper angle to try and fit the whole bldg The center feature, the columns, the figures and the top balustrade A nearby Lamborghini
  11. Hi Rik, Looking forward with great anticipation... So pleased to see a working copy..being worked!!
  12. Another week, another camera. Here I am shooting the Nikon 801s. A friend had given me 2 of these as he couldn't be bothered to sell them. Although I suspect he still has his FM2ns and/or some other valued Nikon gear, he has abandoned film. for the moment. Initially, they both worked, but as I was dry testing them later, I determined the one doesn't advance the film. So I have this one. I suspect I used the 28mm Kiron (One day I will get a Nikon wide-angle..for the glass ๐Ÿ™‚ ) While I was pleased with the rendering . The photos were for the most part repetitious in all senses of the word...meaning you've probably seen these scenes before and I took multiple exposures of the same subjects...again ๐Ÿ˜ž My usual APX100 in D76 1:1 Bruisin' Buddies... I did manage to sell the 801 for 5,00โ‚ฌ Note the light leaks... I suspect this is the cartridge and not the camera.... I hope :) This is my apartment on the right . Needs perspective correction We've all seen scene this in various views. Seems sharp..but would a Nikon lens (WA) be sharper?? Posted this scene/subject previously too. When light is so strong I like the relief of the building. A/the previous post I did was using a longer (80mm Tessar? ) lens. Was better IMHO
  13. Film friends.. Once again we are assembled to share our photo results from film cameras. As I am perpetually behind in processing and or posting; I will share some of my mid summer exposures using my rewer (to me) Contax RTS. I doubt if anybody recalls an earlier post of the Contax IIa, where I lamented replacing it with newer one after being frustrated by my 10 year old under used exemplar. with on going shutter issues.. The same thing happened here. I bought a RTS and later found that the shutter was intermittent. Sometimes the first curtain doesn't release and you have a blank frame. It will work about 90% of the time if you A: wait a long time (5-6min) before frames B: Exercise extreme care when cocking the shutter. So after 5 years or so, I have now replaced this with a more reliable exemplar. I think in each case , I spent 70-80 Euros . I likely used the 35mm as pictured, or the 28mm My usual APX100 in D76 1:1 This 35mm lens has some issues.. Welcome shade on a hot day. The building is the newly erected community indoor pool. I likely have featured this building as it dominated the skyline and is really close to me. .. note the usual poor handing.. scratched and bromide drag ..again!! Another try for a summer view.. I want this to contrast to a winter view I made before.. can't seem to get what I want..Try Try Try again This is from another roll.. no bromide here Autobahn Lighting .. well I tried
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