rick_drawbridge Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 I was lucky enough to find a tidy copy of the 90mm Schneider-Kreuznach Tele-Xenar f/3.5 lens to fit the Voss Diax cameras. These are a little hard to come by; I've had one on the shelf for about 5 years but the front element looks as if a previous owner had attempted to clean it with a pot mitt, and I've never had the heart to try it. This weekend I'll try to get out with this replacement mounted on a Diax 1b. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuart_pratt Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Nikon F100 and 24-85 G VR 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranssu1 Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 (edited) Chinon CM-3, Meyer-Optik Görlitz Orestor 135mm Edited July 8, 2022 by Ranssu1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranssu1 Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 Sorry about two photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_foreman1 Posted July 8, 2022 Share Posted July 8, 2022 I was lucky enough to find a tidy copy of the 90mm Schneider-Kreuznach Tele-Xenar f/3.5 lens to fit the Voss Diax cameras. These are a little hard to come by; I've had one on the shelf for about 5 years but the front element looks as if a previous owner had attempted to clean it with a pot mitt, and I've never had the heart to try it. This weekend I'll try to get out with this replacement mounted on a Diax 1b. [ATTACH=full]1432776[/ATTACH] Perseverence pays dividends 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels - NHSN Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 This weekend I will exercise my Leica II D converted from a 1929 Leica Ia to the current II D in 1933/34). Lens is a 5cm 1:2 Leitz Summar from 1934. It has fairly good resolution by isn't super contrasty partly because it is uncoated - It works well with color film - and I will load it with Kodak ImagePro 100. 5 Niels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiddlefye Posted July 9, 2022 Share Posted July 9, 2022 I picked up a 28 f2.8 Elmarit this week so it is joining a 50 Summicron on a stroll or two. I think I'll leave the 35 at home, at least for the moment. I decided to go with one of the SLs this time as the SL2 got the nod the last few Leicaflex outings. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Gammill Posted July 10, 2022 Author Share Posted July 10, 2022 In addition to the FE-2, this one is going along. XA-2 with Kentmere 100 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameragary Posted July 11, 2022 Share Posted July 11, 2022 I know it's early in the week but I'll be using my FTb I just picked up .a real bargain at 22.00 dollars.ill roll a 12 shots of kentmere 400 to check her out 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels - NHSN Posted July 12, 2022 Share Posted July 12, 2022 I am entering my second week of vacation and as said before, every day is weekend to me :) I have been trying to get this, my first real camera, up and running for a while. Serious light leaks (this camera has an awful design when it comes to that), and a film advance issue (I had to wiggle the advance arm quite a bit every time to complete the advance between every frame). And finally; a battery replacement issue (the camera used a mercury 675 battery and I didn't realise that I could just pop in a regular zinc-air 675 hearing aid battery). All problems that delayed my wish to use this, to me, very nostalgic camera again. I hope I have now successfully replaced the foam - time will tell. The lightmeter gives a believable read-out. My previous successful replacement of the Leica R3 advance arm, encouraged me to try to see if anything was repairable on this one, and I removed the top screws of the arm. It turned out that the cover above the advance arm was crudely glued, not screwed, and there was nothing below the top which could be adjusted, BUT when I reassembled the advance arm, it suddenly worked as intended (!!) I will try to keep things as authentic as possible, including the cheap Kenlock skylight filter you see mounted (that was the cheapest brand available in my town, and all I could afford in 1977), and a roll of HP5+ (I used HP5 when I learned to process my own film in Rodinal in the 70's). I used this camera intensely for about 5-6 years before I was gifted an SLR. I feel very fortunate that I still own it. 5 Niels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_drawbridge Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Fine little cameras, Niels, after all that gooey foam has been replaced. Louis Meluso posted a couple of articles on the camera a few years ago. The Ricoh 500G - It Lives! The Ricoh 500G Goes To Washington I have Ricoh 500G's in about 3 different guises; it was a very re-branded camera! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick_van_Nooij Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 Used a Kodak (Folmer&Schwing Div.) "Top-Handle" Speed Graphic over the weekend, and a VPK, and shot a few frames with a Steky III (now that the lens has been cleaned). Still have half a roll of cut 16mm film in the Steky. No plans for the upcoming weekend, yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farside Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 I'll definitely be using a Zorki 4 this weekend, as it's been in my possession for a decade and never had a film in it. About time it got used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranssu1 Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Newly arrived Ricohflex New Dia with Riconar 80/3.5. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_drawbridge Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 I've freed up the sticky shutter in this pretty little Agfa Karat 36 and I'll try it out this weekend. The 50mm Solinar f/2.8 lens is a good performer. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Helmke Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 I don’t have photos of them but I broke out an RB67 and finally finished up a roll in my Contax RTS today. Both are quite pleasant to use and I feel the need to use some b&w chemistry and get my safelights warmed up. Rick H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick_van_Nooij Posted July 17, 2022 Share Posted July 17, 2022 This weekend I've been mostly testing NHSN's Contax IIa :) I think it's about ready to return to its master. Also filled up the roll in the Steky III and loaded and shot with an EXA armed with a 135mm f/4 Sonnar. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels - NHSN Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 This weekend I've been mostly testing NHSN's Contax IIa :) Looking great :)! Niels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick_van_Nooij Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 Looking great :)! The shutter release was still a little iffy on Saturday morning. I gave it a bit more exercise and loaded it up with Rollei Retro 80s. Camera never missed a beat (or a frame). Unfortunately I can't revive the meter. It looks like the cell is dead. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels - NHSN Posted July 18, 2022 Share Posted July 18, 2022 The shutter release was still a little iffy on Saturday morning. I gave it a bit more exercise and loaded it up with Rollei Retro 80s. Camera never missed a beat (or a frame). Unfortunately I can't revive the meter. It looks like the cell is dead. Sounds amazing, Rick. Maybe there is a business opportunity in converting the III and IIIa hump to hold a VC meter inside? ;-) Niels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels - NHSN Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Today was cloudy and I seized the opportunity to exercise my 12mm lens. Due to its extreme coverage, contrast is very difficult to control, especially in bright sun. I forgot to bring film but I am fortunate to have a lab nearby. They had just received delivery of Fuji color film. I bought Superia Xtra 400 and noticed with sadness that Fuji 200 is now the same rebranded Kodacolor Gold as in North America. I wonder if C200 is dead and buried now? Leica MDa w 12mm 1:5.6 5 Niels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Evans Posted July 25, 2022 Share Posted July 25, 2022 Have done nothing for quite a while. Age impact on lower back and legs restricts activity. However I will return! FX3 loaded with Kentmere 100 and wearing a new to me Vivitar Series 1 28-105 f2.8-3.8. I have never been a lover of zooms, much preferring fixed length lenses. However the advantage of hauling 1 camera/lens around instead of a bag full of lenses, filters, etc. has become apparent. Look forward to posting in the near future. 5 Tony Evans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick_van_Nooij Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Been working on reviving a few more Contax cameras over the week, but decide to load up something a bit less complex for this week/weekend 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Gammill Posted July 28, 2022 Author Share Posted July 28, 2022 A more modern entry for the next few day: The 50mm F 2.8 macro is my favorite lens to use with this camera. Loaded with HP5+. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels - NHSN Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 My Contax IIIa is back from @Rick_van_Nooij ‘s SPA. It works perfectly (and not only when holding the camera upside down as before) so my Sonnar 50mm 1:1.5 now has a film home! Film for the upcoming weekend is Ilford FP4+ and I hope for a few cloudy days so I can shoot a little with the lens wide open. Thanks Rick! 5 Niels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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