First classic to use in new year

[rustys pics]

<p>Since it's hardly above zero here, it will be one of my Eastern Block cameras. I've got a Praktica Super TL2 loaded with some old C-41 film, and a scratchy Helios 44M-2 on the front. Hope to capture some fleeting winter sunlight this afternoon.</p>

[dennis_w3]

<p>I just finished a roll of Kodak color film in my little Ikonta 35, which just returned from a fresh CLA by Carol Miller at Flutot's. The Compur shutter sounds great and the Xenar is spotless. I had to poke it out the back door because it's below zero here in Minnesota.</p>

[vilk_inc]

<p>shot my firstest last night: popping the cork a second past midnight, with the M3<br /><br />:)</p>

[JDMvW]

<p>I have to finish up the roll in my Reflexa (actually a rebadged Mamiya Prismat) with the Exakta-mount Canon lens.<br /> Close examination of the body reveals that it was apparently bounced down a flight of stone steps at some point, but the lens remained intact at the cost of the personal sacrifice of a UV filter that more-or-less "threw itself on the grenade". Somebody at least had spent some money to make the camera work again (I think), even though it bears the scars such as sections of the top cover that look like someone had sort of hammered out the dents.</p>

<p>When I get the film developed, I promise a post on this if the thing actually works.</p>

[cary_chin1]

<p>I will be using my black Nikon F, just had it CLA'd.</p>

[dee_d]

<p>My Kontax II - Contax II rescued from parts and restored by ex-Arsenal Techs in Ukraine . Non matching back and body Kiev II shutter etc - new paint , restored leather , polished chrome , with Jupiter 3 glass in Sonnar mount . <br>

Signifies continuity and constancy from 1936 until 1960 when the K IIa was discontinued . Surviving relocation and diverse ideaologies ... Plus a rebirth of a camera uneconomic to revive , destined to be a donor for a more worthy Contax . It's odd - I feel this Combination , uniquely , to be truly MINE .<br>

But , I am certified crazeee !<br>

dee </p>

[gerry b.]

<p>I took some shots of snowy farmland landscapes with a Nikon FM2n and 28mm 2.8 AIS and 55mm 3.5 AIS lenses this morning, using FP4.</p>

[Lou_Meluso]

<p>I'm not sure if this is considered a classic or not but this weekend I'm going to run around with this little cutie-my first Minolta.</p><div></div>

[gunbu]

<p>some minutes after midnight, my "new" Plaubel Makina IIS (fireworks), a happy new year to everyone!</p>

[patrick_stack]

<p>Mike -</p>

<p>I'll run a roll of one of my last remaining Agfapan 100 films, through my Retina IIa. Perhaps some Neopan through the old Rolleicord II, if there is enough good weather to permit. Ugly, wet and windy here in Oregon, brief clearing allows limited chances. Hurry up, spring.</p>

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[rod_rhoads]

<p>I just loaded my Mamiya C2 with 105mm lens with Kodak Portra 100 and put the 283 Vivitar on it-ready for my inititial medium format pics of my new grandson. I will follow that up with my Olympus 35RC with c-41.</p>

[Andy Collins]

<p>I ventured out into the cold this morning with my Canon EF--it was around 12 degrees so I didn't stay out too long. Tomorrow I'll shoot more with my EF but also with my Konica Autoreflex T.</p>

<p><strong>Louis</strong> --That's a beautiful "first Minolta"! Can't wait to see what you do with it.</p>

[paulh]

<p>Certo Six or Fujica G690BL, depending on whether the first shot will be B+W or colour.</p>

[fld]

<p>My first classic will be a Leica M3 which I will use for an architectural/history project.<br>

Second will be a mini Speed Graphic which I will use just for fun. I will be shooting 2x3 sheet film and 120/620 roll film in it.</p>

[maciek_stankiewicz]

<p><strong>Happy new year to Everybody!</strong><br>

I got Canon Demi EE17 loaded :) Actually is always loaded, with ISO400.</p>

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[david_l3]

<p>I exposed two sheets with my 100 year old 8X10 camera this first day of 2010. My sons were over for lunch and I took their portrait, then they took mine. I hope to process the film sheets tomorrow and see the results. </p>

[dennis_george_miller]

<p>nikon f, plan to go to museum tomorrow..boy its cold here</p>

[mjferron]

<p>Tomorrow. My black Rollei 35s loaded with Delta 100. Coolist camera in the world.</p><div></div>

[Gus Lazzari]

<p>Just finished a service on a recently acquired Konica FS1 with a nice f1.4 normal.<br /> I'm experimenting with some wacky "out dated" high contrast 25 ASA Ektagraphic B&W in it.<br /> Shot some images today of winter 'barren' tree branches and 'stark' graphic structures.<br /> Let's see what develops<strong>! </strong>(Dickel 1:3 dilution)</p><div></div>

[dan_b.4]

<p>What do you use for fixer for that "developer," Mr. Lazzari? ;)</p>

[mbh]

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[Gus Lazzari]

<p>Outdated eggnog 1:4 dilution...</p>

[alexandre_crotti]

<p>I will test out my sister's Mamiya/Sekor 1000 DTL SLR. I cleaned and changed the light seals on this camera for her and need to make sure everything is working well.</p>

[tomscott]

<p>I'm trying out my "new" Konica Auto S. I hope it performs as well as the Auto S2.</p>

[Luis B.]

<p>I went out and used my Franka Solida II with color film (a change for me) and now have to wait for them to get developed:(<br>

The weather has been nice in the desert which is the time to get out in Arizona. Happy New Year....</p>