jesse_kramer

This is what I use from Really Right Stuff for my xpan.

http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/body_plates/hasselblad/index.html

Thanks,

You guys are great. I finally located it on the Calumet site

Any suggestions on where to find a chromogenic filter or viewer that

converts color to black and white??

I needs specific product names if possible

Thanks

It is my understanding that the MP and the M7 have gone back to the

Brass top plate.

Are there any late model M6 TTLs other than the LHSA models with the

Brass? Is the "last M6" made with brass or zinc?

Any leads appreciated.

(I always get better images with Brass !!!)

Thanks for the quick responses.

Who can do this conversion for me on mt chrome TTL??

Did the chrome M6 or M6TTL come with a black shutterspeed dial and

black advance lever tip?

In Bower's LEICA M PHOTOGRAPHY on page 141 a chrome M6 is depicted

with these black details.

I just like the way this camera looks. Can the chrome M6 TTL details

be swapped for black ones,

Thanks

GREAT NEWS,

I have all three lenses and love the system. I traded a collectable mint Leica body for a new Xpan and the 45 and 90 in november. I just bought the 30. An improved body sounds great. Any news on pricing??

This is from the Large Format discussion group on photo.net

Steve Grimes good friend, Photographer Clive Russ, wrote the following

eulogy that I share with the f32.net community at Clive's request:

Steve died 16 April, 2003, at 4.45 p.m. Steve Grimes, that is, and the

photographic community will be at a great loss without his amusing way of

dealing with all the complicated and esoteric problems that we took to him.

He was a great machinist and always inventive about the way he dealt with

all the various lenses, cameras and optical instruments that came to his

attention from all over the world through his business S.K.Grimes Camera

Repair in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, the "city on the move" as Steve used to

say. Steve was a highly intelligent man. The solutions to the various lens

issues that came to him reflected his creativity and imagination. He would

stand on his toes with delight when he had made a particularly good result.

More than the skill that he had as a feinmechanic, he was a wonderful human

being. He had no pretentions. He was the most humble and non-judgemental

person I have known. That does not mean that he did not have opinions and

ideas. He had lots of those, but he was always very careful with the people

he interacted with. He was thoughtful, respectful and kind.

Steve's friendship was outstanding. He did not have many friends because he

said himself that he was this odd, round shouldered, flat footed guy and

nobody paid much attention to him. I was lucky enough to have known Steve

better than that. He was tough, passionate and strong. I also knew I could

count on him to give me a perspective on things that I had never thought of

before. I knew him to be the most "present" person I have ever known.

Whatever he was doing, that was what was important at that moment, whether

that was his work, or walking the streets of Bancock where I spent three

weeks with him shortly before he died. I also know that he supported me and

was my close friend during the difficult time I had when my daughter died.

He was always there without attitude or pity, just good friendship. He

called every day until the day he dropped.

Steve's greatest companion and friend was his wife, Marge. He often spoke

of her in simple ways that showed his respect and love of her intelligent

support and love for him. "Ask Marge", he would say. I could always count

on a dose of reality and entertainment from the interactions between them.

Marge has lost her husband years too early. There is no accounting for

that, and she will miss his presence. She was with him, supportive, down to

earth and brave to Steve's last breath.

Steve had been training Adam, Jason and Steve C to continue the good work

he did for us. These guys are young and smart. They do not have the

experience that Steve had, but they have been learning quickly and they can

manage very well. They know the difference between a Protar and a Cooke

portrait lens and they can work those computerized programs on the milling

machines and lathes. They also have the huge information resource and

support of Steve's friends. I think we are in good hands.

Clive Russ

19 Colchester St.

Brookline

Ma 02446

email address clive.russ@verizon.net

web page cliveruss.com

web email address clive@cliveruss.com

cell phone 617 462-1920

phone & ans mach 617 277-7118

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I was the victim of creditcard fraud from a camera sale to malaysia.

I am now aware that both indonesia and malaysia are hotbeds of this type of fraud. I would AVOID doing business with these countries

I love my Pentax 645NII system. I carry my Leica on my neck

(sometimes my XPAN) and my pentax slung on my shoulder

Jesse Kramer

I also noticed the motorized M just a few feet in front of the Prez. Very nice to see something other than Nikon Digital SLRs

Jesse Kramer, M.D.

Thomas,

I have an Auto Bellows N for sale. It is boxed in near mint condition. I am selling it because I no longer use it very much

It has worked great with my 645pro. Let me know if you are interested and we can discuss details. Jesse

Jesskramer@aol.com

Any suggestions for a ring flash for my Mamiya 645 Pro. I am doing

tabletop flower macrophotography with a bellows setup.

Thanks,

Jesse

How can I achieve greater than 1:1 magnification with my 4 x 5 gear?

I have an Arca Swiss compact metric.

What lens to use??

Thanks,

Jesse

I regret selling any camera that I have ever owned, I wish I still owned them all. several times I have sold camera gear only to buy that same gear several years later.

My 11th Commandment is now NEVER SELL ANY CAMERA GEAR (except digital)

Regards,

Jesse

George,

The only single engine Cessna that comes in a pressurized version is the 210. The 182 comes fixed gear or retractable, normally aspirated or turbonormalized, carburated or fuel injected. My plane, N82XT

is a fixed gear, normally aspirated, carburated model. Great plane.

Jesse ( this is way,way off topic)

Pilot for four years, 500 hrs. Own and fly a 1979 Cessna 182.

Two weeks ago I requested and received permission to overfly the golden gate bridge at 5000 ft just to the west over the pacific. I'll try to post the pics

Jesse Kramer, M.D.

How is Linhof for service when needed for a USA based camera owner?

I have a great Arca Swiss camera, but service is problematic. I am

looking at having to send my camera to France for a modification.

Any experiences?

Thanks,

Jesse

Luminous landscape has a discussion on your very question, take a look at

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/af500ftz.shtml

regards,

Jesse

Just got a mint 50 cron with the focusing tab. Any suggestions for

which hood for this great piece of glass? The rectangular hood on my

Asph 35 cron seems to fit, although it freely rotates through 360

degrees.

thanks, jesse

Does anyone know if Umana leather cases are still available??

thanks,

Jesse

Does anyone have the telephone number for Precision Camera Works in Niles, Illinois

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Thanks,

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Jesse