What camera(s) are you using this weekend?

Hello

I have several cameras loaded, speaking of waiting for cooler weather I am in Northern California, I know its hot everywhere but this was yesterday.

 

Thanks

Don

 

Don't get too soft! :) I finished one roll today during lunch break, on a newly acquired Voigtlander Prominent with Ultron 50mm f/2 lens. It was 90F or so in SF Bay area, no big deal. 113F, on the other hand, is way too much. Edited September 8, 2022 by bruce_z._li|2

I've still got some partially done reports on some Arguses (Argii?) and an early Pentax AF, etc

but I'm waiting for cooler weather -- it's showing signs of sneaking up on us, but the highs are still in the upper 80s

 

Since I have to send out C41 film, it's a lot less convenient, and I may reload with some conventional B&W

 

If you have a Sous Vide stick and a plastic bucket, developing C41 at home is not that much more demanding than B&W. I was convinced by my photo buddy to try color processing earlier this year, and now can comfortably do C41, ECN-2 and E6. The quality is comparable to a decent lab, costs less, and for the most important part I get instant gratification! :)

Last week I got my hands on a circa-1968 Zeiss Ikon Contaflex S SLR in gorgeous condition in a private sale... for only $10!

 

Everything seemed to work perfectly, including the CdS meter (though it might well be reading off because I'm using a 1.5v alkaline battery vs. the original 1.3v Mercury). The only problem with it is there's no latch on the battery door, so I kept it mostly closed with a rubber band and made sure my fingers closed it completely when I was shooting. Once I got used to the camera's quirks (like the mirror not returning until you advance/cock), I was curious about that 50mm/2.8 Tessar lens, so I ran a roll of Tri-X through, mostly while walking around the local Sunday flea market.

 

I shot entirely in auto mode as intended, letting the meter set the f-stop. I developed in D-76 and got somewhat heavy negatives, probably because setting the ASA at 400 with this battery was a stop or two off - not that TX can't handle a little overexposure! Quick 1200dpi scans:

 

 

Results were good, but not great. Since I never put my 50mm lenses on my Nikon and Olympus SLRs (I'm just not a fan of the "normal" view, I'm more of a wide angle and slightly long lens guy), I don't really see myself using this camera very much. But it's a beautiful bit of camera-engineering history, and for ten bucks, a stellar addition to my camera display shelf!

If you have a Sous Vide stick and a plastic bucket, developing C41 at home is not that much more demanding than B&W.

 

My problem is the complete lack of any temperature control, sous vide or not.

I recently restored this No. 1A Autographic Kodak Jr. that had been sitting on a shelf in my basement for the last 15 years. The camera was dusty but showed little sign of (ab)use. The body covering is completely intact and in excellent condition. This camera was originally equipped with synthetic-covered bellows and a rapid-rectilinear lens. The outer synthetic covering of the bellows had mostly disintegrated and flaked off and I tried to re-coat the bellows but couldn't quite get it light-tight. I kept a watch on shopgoodwill and finally bought an ugly junker (same model) but with leather bellows and the top-of-the-line kodak anastigmat 130mm f7.7 lens. The leather bellows were in amazing condition so I transplanted them, and the upscale lens, to my camera. Lastly, I replaced the mirror in the viewfinder.

 

Unfortunately, the original leather handle strap didn't survive so I installed a Velcro strap.

 

I shot a quick test roll of 120 film (using 116 -> 120 adapters) and everything worked great so going to look for better subject matter this weekend, weather permitting.

 

Not quite a classic camera, but I think the lens qualifies?;)

 

This F-801/N8008 body came in a box of Nikon accessories that had my interest.

A year ago or so, I also got an F-801s as a freebie. They are very capable and comfortable cameras to use, but I don't need two. This weekend I will run a film though it to see all checks out, and perhaps pass it on to someone new to film.

With an AF lens it a very approachable camera and you can turn on controls in due time.

 

This sample shows signs of good use with metal plating peaking out underneath the paint from wear, but all seems to work. I usually grab a Foma 200 (ie100) when just testing a camera.

My cameras have been in storage at my sisters some time. Going out today with my Canon F1 New and my red original Mamiya C33 display camera. Its been a whill but really looking forward to getting out round the streets again.

 

 

Edited September 10, 2022 by laurencecochrane

From a newly acquired Voigtlander Prominent with Ultron 50/2 lens, I just developed and scanned a roll of very expired Fujicolor 100 (see September 9 2022 weekly). I really liked the Nokton 50/1.5, but the Ultron is definitely my all time favorite (even stacked against the Rigid Summicron 50/2 of similar vintage). The camera is not the most ergonomic, but better than most other Voigtlander cameras.

 

Voigtlander Prominent with Ultron 50/2 lens by Zheng, on Flickr

A faithful companion for over 40 years. I try to exercise the Pentaxs a couple of times a year. If only film was the same price now as it was back then!

 

Love that red C33 ..Rocks!

Love that red C33 ..Rocks!

Thank you. Carrying her around is a bit akin to wearing a REALLY LOUD SHIRT. She does get attention.

On the subject of my red Mamiya C33. This camera in red fine lizard skin pattern trim. This is ORIGINAL Mamiya display. NOT RECOVERED. All Mamiya coloured cameras used the same fine Lizard skin pattern material tho most comonly seen on Mamiyaa sixes of the same era.. A coloured C33 IS RARE tho I did see a later C330 for sale on ebay in blue again fine lizard pattern material tho that particular camera was beat stupid. Mine is near mint only a few LIGHT sratches on winder handle. Easy fix. Even the Gold lizard Mamiyas are in this exact same fine Lizard material and nobody can say those do not exist. Recovered C series cameras are about but those are usually done in a plain leather NEVER FINE LIZARD.As a display camera mine was not exactly right C33 specification, the viewing hood is C3 type this has no functional detriment only cosmetic.. Also the focus screen was also C3 with no exposure compensation markings. again only slightly affects operation. Focusing screen has been replaced by me with the correct exposure compensation marked C33 screen making her FULLY FUNCTIONAL

My dad had a C33, but not red. I remember shooting a few pictures through it from time to time. In addition to the 80mm lens he had the 135mm as well. Also had the porro finder, but he found it a little dim so some uses.

My dad had a C33, but not red. I remember shooting a few pictures through it from time to time. In addition to the 80mm lens he had the 135mm as well. Also had the porro finder, but he found it a little dim so some uses.

The Poroflex finder is a bit pants I have three lenses for my C33 a 65 mm, 105 mm, and a 135 mm. Mostly she supports the 65 mm I do like wide angle. I do feel I want a later black 55 mm lens too but those are a little spendy for me (on disability) Tho I coud sell some of my other cameras far too many of em. I will be keeping the red C33. she is pretty unique.

Edited September 12, 2022 by laurencecochrane

I have some recently expired 120 Fujichrome Provia 100F film to burn, and 6x9cm makes that easy (8 frames per roll).

Besides, the resulting slides are gorgeous.

 

Fujica GL690 w Fujinon 100mm 3.5

@NHSN Hi Niels, that Texas Leica was my first serious medium format camera and I loved every bit of it. Hope to see your glorious 6x9 color slides!

I might get the recently CLA'd Yashica D out this weekend.

 

Getting ready for the events and commemorations around Operation Market-Garden from 78 years ago.

I won't actually be shooting any film with this Bell & Howell Eyemo 71Q.

But I've loaded up several 4x5" film holders with Fomapan 200 for the Speed Graphic and will probably shoot a few rolls of APX 100 in a Leica IIIc.

I finally shoehorned a NOS bellows into my hybrid Kodak Senior Six-20 that has a shutter/lens assembly transplanted from a broken Kodak Monitor. I've become pretty adept at respooling 120 film onto 620 spools so going to give it a go this weekend.

 

I’ll be on the road early in the morning so there’s an F2 in the front seat.

 

Rick H.

There are a few Voigtlanders needing exercise and I'm starting with the pretty Vitessa, fitted with the very ingenious Kontur finder that creates floating frame lines when used with both eyes open.

I finally shoehorned a NOS bellows into my hybrid Kodak Senior Six-20 that has a shutter/lens assembly transplanted from a broken Kodak Monitor. I've become pretty adept at respooling 120 film onto 620 spools so going to give it a go this weekend.

 

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Hi Gary, nice looking camera there with the new bellows. And the lens seems to be special: lumenized Kodak Anastigmat Special (immediate predecessor to Ektar). I thought only the Kodak Monitor has that lens...

Finished the film in the XE, but still working on film in SRT 101. I hope to finish it this weekend.