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  1. Thanks for this. I can confirm that when I wind the advance lever on, the spindle fully turns. It spins right until the end of the lever travel, then stops. When engaging the multiple exposure level, the shutter resets and nothing else moves. But again, I need to quarter turn counter-clockwise the screw on the baseplate to fully cock the camera and release the shutter release as before. It makes no difference on A or a different shutter speed, so I can't imagine it electronic in nature? Unfortunately I don't have a MD-12 to hand to test this.
  2. Yes, the film advance lever is in that position, but the shutter-release does still not depress until I turn the spindle on the camera base.
  3. Hi all, I imagine this will require a CLA, but wanted to pop the issue I’m having with my FM3a on here to get some thoughts. When I advanced the film, the shutter release seems blocked and will not depress. I rewound and removed the film, but this did not solve it. When I use the advance lever, it goes all the way and back, but the shutter release is still stuck. The only way to make it work is to move the slotted screw/spindle on the base plate counter clock-wise a quarter turn. This allows the shutter release to be fired. It’s almost as if the advance lever isn’t fully arming the shutter release. Is this a spring issue? Any thoughts greatly received!
  4. Yes, you are probably quite right!
  5. I'm going to be heading to Hong Kong for a few days on my way to Australia next month. I will not be seeking out protests to photograph, but as things are moving quickly, there maybe a chance I find myself in an area where they are taking place. Should this happen, I am debating whether to document what happens. Being a photographer I feel it's something you should do when presented with the opportunity, but realise this is a very tricky situation. I wonder if any members have any advice or experiences when coming across something like a protest and what the protocols are? I have shot some marches in London but these are of course peaceful and largely uneventful. I'll be taking my Hasselblad 501CM, so am thinking wider photos will be best, but may also take a digital body for my larger trip to Australia. Any thoughts greatly received!
  6. Thanks for all your responses. I took the camera to Aperture Leica here in London this afternoon to get a CLA. The mark on the rear element is indeed a small bug! The camera itself is in very good condition according to the technician but he will give it a lubrication, as well as removing the offending bug from the lens and given in a clean and lubrication.
  7. Thanks Orsetto. I only paid £599 ($760) for the kit including an A12 and WLF, which I felt was quite a steal. I have as a matter of course contacted the seller as this wasn't mentioned on the description (in fact they said it was clear of fungus and marks). I shan't expect much back, but better to raise it now. The body seems to operate well although I might take it for a CLA as I plan to shoot with it a fair bit. I'm in London, so not too humid for most of the year. This appears to be on the rear although I can't tell whether it's on the inside of the element or the outside.
  8. Hi all, I've just received a Zeiss Planar 80mm f2.8 as part of the Hasselblad 500cm kit. Annoyingly there appears to be a very small bug on the rear element of the lens. I say bug, as it could be fungus, but I can just make out some legs and a wing...! Has anyone had experience of cleaning the rear element of the 80mm or should I send it away to get serviced? I see there are some tutorials online for removing the rear element, but keen to hear any successes/failures. Thanks in advance.
  9. Hi all, My sister is getting married this summer and is having a smallish reception (80 people). Although I’m not going to be taking photos in any official capacity (I’d like to let a pro take care of the important stuff!), I’ve said that as a gift I would supply guests with cameras and film and curate a book with the resulting photos. The obvious path to take would be disposable cameras - something like the Ilford HP5+ models. However, I’ve read these can be unreliable and I’d like things to be easy for guests to pick up and shoot with. That leads me to think buying up some old point and shoot cameras would be a good option, but I wonder if anyone has any views on what might be a good model to choose? My mind automatically goes to something like an Olympus Mji II/Stylus Epic, but to get 10 plus of these will be pricey, so I need something that is readily available on EBay or other outlets. Would love your thoughts on this and any similar experiences you all might have had! Thanks in advance!
  10. Thanks re the stop! I tend to shot a variety of things including street scenes - therefore a decent extra stop is useful. That's a good tip. Would you go for a SBLOO viewfinder or a Voigtlander to match the lens make? As you say I would need to get used to it...
  11. Yes, I currently use a Zeiss 50mm on the M3 so was keen to get some Leica glass as well.
  12. Thanks for all your thoughts. I was keen on the goggles as I felt it might make things easier in terms of speed - having the magnified framelines rather than switching between viewfinder and focus, although I guess it just take some getting used to. If that was the case, should I be looking at a higher version of a 35 that would suit the M3?
  13. Hi all, I’m keen to add a 35mm lens to my M3 collection as I have been shooting a fair amount of 35mm on other bodies. I’ve been looking at the Summicron 35mm f/2 V1 vs the Summaron f/2.8, both with goggles. The Summicron demands a higher price on most that I’ve seen but I wonder whether the extra £££ is worth the outlay vs the cheaper Summaron. You’re losing .8 of a stop but I wonder what this translates to in real world usage? Anyone have any experiences of these lenses and can offer some insight? Thanks in advance.
  14. Thanks for your thoughts. I still indeed shoot digital for any paid work (such as event/PR work). However, I love film for when I'm shooting for fun and for personal stuff. Different strokes for different folks I guess, but when not 'on the clock' I get far more pleasure from film than digital these days. Wasn't always the way but for trips away the enjoyment out weighs the hassle of travelling with film.
  15. Thanks for all your replies so far - some great information and guidance! I have ordered a 24mm-120mm f/4 VR for the F100. With that I'll take my 50mm f/1.8 and possibly another prime - the 24mm f/2.8 perhaps, although keen to look at maybe at a 35mm as the only prime and leave the other two at home. I've also got an Olympus Stylus Epic which I will take as I love it for quick shots.
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