Donald Harpold Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce_z._li2 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce_z._li2 Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 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! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_goldfarb Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 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! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted September 8, 2022 Share Posted September 8, 2022 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary green Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 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. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels - NHSN Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 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. 6 Niels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurencecochrane Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 (edited) 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 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce_z._li2 Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 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 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_drawbridge Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 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! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_foreman1 Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Love that red C33 ..Rocks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurencecochrane Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Love that red C33 ..Rocks! Thank you. Carrying her around is a bit akin to wearing a REALLY LOUD SHIRT. She does get attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurencecochrane Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Gammill Posted September 11, 2022 Author Share Posted September 11, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurencecochrane Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels - NHSN Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 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 7 Niels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce_z._li2 Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 @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! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcelRomviel Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 I might get the recently CLA'd Yashica D out this weekend. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick_van_Nooij Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 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. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luis triguez Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary green Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 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. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Helmke Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 I’ll be on the road early in the morning so there’s an F2 in the front seat. Rick H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_drawbridge Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 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. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce_z._li2 Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 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. [ATTACH=full]1439562[/ATTACH] 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Gammill Posted September 18, 2022 Author Share Posted September 18, 2022 Finished the film in the XE, but still working on film in SRT 101. I hope to finish it this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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