Fiddlefye Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 The one on the left in the pic - Super Ikonta 531 - is loaded with HP5. First time out! On the hunt for some less-than-expensive 100 speed film for the 521. Same lens and shutter on both so you'd never be aware which took with image. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay M Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Acquired this Sun wide zoom lens (24-40mm f/3.5) couple years ago and tried out on a digital camera (D800) with really nice results so decided to use it with film, the Ektachrome, see how its going to look like. 8 workonit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels - NHSN Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 (edited) This weekend I will be trying out another camera that just returned from an overhaul: A Leica IIF Red Dial (1955) - "Red Dial" or RD is just a reference to the color of the flash sync dial numbers under the shutter dial and indicates it is the last IIF/IIIF model with minor improvements on the shutter and in flash capability. I have mounted a modern Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.5 Aspherical LTM on the camera. A lens produced from 1999 and a few years forward. I bought in Japan around 2010. The accessory finder is a Leitz SBOOI 5cm brightline finder that improves the framing vastly over the build-in finder. I didn't quite finish the film in my Leica IA last weekend so I brought that along as well. I did a few side by side photos to see the differences between the two 50mm lenses manufactured almost a century apart. Edited March 3 by Niels - NHSN 10 Niels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick_van_Nooij Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Finally got round to finishing the roll in the Contax I on Saturday. Loaded up the next one for this week/weekend. Chuck Foreman graciously sent me this Graflex Century 35 / Kowa Kallo last month. It was in dire need of some TLC to bring back to life. Let's see what this thing can do. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick_van_Nooij Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 And by TLC, I mean Open-Heart Surgery 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels - NHSN Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Rolleiflex 3.5E (Planar 75mm f/3.5) for the weekend. Loaded with a roll of Fujicolor Pro 400H from my last box. I will miss this film. 9 Niels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick_van_Nooij Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 The roll through the Century 35 was a lesson in futility. It appears the focus is WAY off, not just calibrated poorly, but something is seriously misaligned in the lens tube. 😞 Haven't loaded anything else for this week yet. I did pick up another Contax II with 50mm f/1.5 Sonnar over the weekend, so after servicing that I might feed that another roll of film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_drawbridge Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 A tidy little entry-level Minolta X-300 that actually works, a couple of others I've had having succumbed to the dreaded capacitor failure. I tested it last week and rather enjoyed the experience, so I might use it again this weekend. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick_van_Nooij Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 I currently have a roll of Fomapan 200 Creative in a Rolleiflex Automat K4B. After that I'll probably give the Century 35 another whirl, now that I've corrected a flipped lens element. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjferron Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 What I am not shooting with is a Minolta XD11 and 50 1.4 sitting on a shelf at the local antique mall. Fully functional and a bit dirty but the glass looked good. The price @ $139 usd was fair but not exceptional determined by a quick Ebay scan. I don’t need another camera but damn it’s hard to pass one by. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameragary Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 On 3/14/2024 at 9:17 AM, mjferron said: What I am not shooting with is a Minolta XD11 and 50 1.4 sitting on a shelf at the local antique mall. Fully functional and a bit dirty but the glass looked good. The price @ $139 usd was fair but not exceptional determined by a quick Ebay scan. I don’t need another camera but damn it’s hard to pass one by. Go ahead and rescue another one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce_z._li2 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 I'm expecting a few cute half-frame cameras (Fujica Half, Olympus Pen EE-S, Minolta Repo) to arrive, and then do a mini group test with my two existing ones (Ricoh Auto Half, Canon Dial 35). Bulk loaded a few short rolls of Ilford Pan F+ 50 for the occasion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels - NHSN Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 I ended up buying the Pen FT I borrowed a few weeks back. The price was good and the camera nice. I have tentatively decided that half frame will be my format of choice for color film. Shooting color film is just getting too costly otherwise. I prefer BW when shooting film but it is nice to have room for a small camera with color in the bag. I ran half a roll of Fuji C200 through this one over the weekend. 11 Niels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjferron Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 (edited) My Rolleicord V. According to the serial # it was manufactured in late 1954-early 55 so like me it will be 70 when the new year rolls in. Except for the slight bend on the finder edge it is in superb condition considering the age. I have it loaded with Arista EDU 100. Edited March 19 by mjferron 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce_z._li2 Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Mini-test of 4 half frame cameras: Fujica Half, Ricoh Auto Half, Canon Dial 35, Olympus Pen EE-S. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_drawbridge Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 While I've owned a Nikon F-801 for several years, I couldn't resist temptation when I was offered this very original F-801s at a very reasonable price. I shall take it out with the rather good Nikon 28-85mm lens and a load of Arista EDU Ultra 100 to see how it performs. The only really significant upgrade from the F-801 is the addition of a spot metering option. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary green Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Rain is forecast for this weekend but the next camera I plan to use is this Zeiss-Ikon Nettar model 518/16 6x6 folder with coated 75mm f4.5 Novar and 5-speed "Velio" shutter. It's also known as the "Signal Nettar" because of the red flag that pops up in the viewfinder to remind you to wind the film (as part of the double exposure prevention mechanism) after each exposure. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce_z._li2 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 (edited) I don't often use 28mm focal length, but it is important to exercise them once in a while. On the left is Nikon F3HP with Nikkor 28/2 Ai'd, while the right is the diminutive Pentax ME Super with petite 28/2.8. The Pentax combo will be really sweet for some street photography. Edited March 31 by bruce_z._li2 typo 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels - NHSN Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Bees are beginning to wake up. I took out the Nikon F80 (N80) over the week-end loaded with Fuji Superia X-tra 400. The camera offers very good ergonomics, nice size, light but not too light, all the functions you need, and possibility for customisations, like compositional lines on the focusing screen and more. It has fairly quick AF, build in flash, quiet film advance and shutter. All in all a very well designed and competent photographic tool ...... except it isn't very charming for some reason. I feel almost bad for not loving it, as I am sure a lot of effort and consideration successfully have gone into designing this device. The lens (Nikkor AF 28-80mm f/3.3-5.6G) is very good too. Yes it is plasticky and light and has only 6 elements, but very sharp and versatile due to a clever aspherical design. You'll have to forgive the barrel distortion at the wide end, which is easy when you look at the price tag; which was almost nothing back in the day and these days owners can't hardly give them away for free. 5 Niels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce_z._li2 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 @Niels - NHSN Hi Niels, what a coincidence. I just picked up a N80 (F80) for the price of a good burger. It was in its original box with manuals, but the rubber is a bit sticky. Just cleaned that up with 91% alcohol and microfiber cloth. Initially the camera has a bit of hesitation in shutter and mirror, probably been sitting idle for too long. But after 50 shutter release or so, it is now back to good service! I was also planning to find a cheap and good lens like the 28-80 G you have there. For now, it is comically light with a "pro" lens like 18-35/2.8. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce_z._li2 Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 The Sabrina 4x5 custom camera with Super Angulon 65/8 near Pacifica, California. It seems the lens does not cover the entire 4x5 frame, or it could be the filter vignette. With the Grafmatic film holder, I can shoot fast like Wee Gee. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick_van_Nooij Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 After finally filling up the roll in the Rolleiflex yesterday, it's time to give the Century 35 that Chuck sent me another try. This time with a calibrated focus matching rangefinder. Already snapped some Easter Egg Hunt photos with it. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels - NHSN Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 12 hours ago, bruce_z._li2 said: I just picked up a N80 (F80) for the price of a good burger. ...but the rubber is a bit sticky. Just cleaned that up with 91% alcohol and microfiber cloth. Yes, they are cheap. I remember I was lusting for a F80 when they were new 20+ years ago, but couldn't really find room in my hobby budget. These days the F80 cost nothing, probably partly due to the gross stickiness they have developed by now, which is, as you note, easily removed with some alcohol and a little persistence. Niels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_drawbridge Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 I'm stuck inside due to some inclement weather, and cleaning some of the old cameras. These Yashica Electro 35 GSNs are such pretty cameras and they have the iconic 45mm Color-Yashinon DX f1.7 lens, and I'm tempted to take one out this weekend, if the weather clears. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick_van_Nooij Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 (edited) Also have a Leica IIIc and a Contax II in the bag for the weekend and a couple of rolls of Fomapan 100. And an Anniverary Speed Graphic with some sheets of Ilford HP5+. Bringing along an Eyemo 71-Q as well, but I'm too poor to feed it any film. Edited April 4 by Rick_van_Nooij Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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