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<p>I can testify to the outstanding work of Mr. Ye. My 1932 Leica II had a torn shutter curtain and an impossibly stiff film advance. It came back to me from Mr. Ye working as new.</p>

<p>Old secluded cemetery dating back to the 1700s, Lee Maine</p> <p><img id="yui_3_11_0_3_1419131143333_422" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2814/13274440473_bf339b7a0e_z.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>Tri-X</p>

<p>The Jefferson Memorial, Washington DC</p> <p><img id="yui_3_11_0_3_1418697903183_417" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7476/15392709033_98ed88ecc1_c.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>Pentax 67, 55/4 SMC 67 on Verichrome Pan, significant crop</p> <p>Original size <a href="

<p>Indian Museum floor, Washington, DC</p> <p><img id="yui_3_11_0_3_1418451447355_419" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3377/3291180983_67b6897eb7_o.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p> Canon III, 15/4.5 CV Super-Wide Heliar on T400CN</p>

<p>My Leica I Standard (Model E) from 1935, although pictured here with the 35/3.5 Summaron and VIOOH finder, it normally has a 50/2 Elmar and a FOKOS rangefinder attached. The shutter is so incredibly smooth!</p> <p><img id="yui_3_11_0_3_1418435639834_417" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5591/14177432608_6c551db244_c.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p> </p>

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<p>A couple kids showing off their surfing prowess at Manhattan Beach</p> <p><img src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2950/15395455975_67af83d793_c.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>M8, 50/2.8 Elmar (II)</p>

<p>Thanks everyone, I really appreciate your well-considered responses!</p> <p>I will add the SQ-B to the list of choices, I hadn't thought of it earlier.</p> <p>I now know I was confused between the <em>speed grip</em> vs. the <em>motorized grip</em>. During my research, I didn't realize they are two separate items, thus leading me to believe the SQ-A wasn't capable of accommodating any kind of grip. Thank you for clarifying that.</p> <p>As for metering, my thought was as long as the AE prism was not much more expensive than the non-metered prism, I might as well go for that (just more available options) which would point me to the SQ-Ai. However, a metered prism is not a deal-breaking necessity as I have and use a Polaris flash meter. A consideration though, is weight; is the AE prism significantly heavier than the non-metered prism? One of the reasons I sold my P67 system was the sheer weight of it (among other things) so overall weight is a priority. Speaking of which, (interesting point Benoit) does the motorized grip add much more bulk?</p> <p>I know, a lot of questions; thanks again to all for your thoughts!</p>

Hello All, I have pretty much committed myself to purchasing a Bronica SQ-type system and have narrowed my choice to either an SQ-A or SQ-Ai. For those that have experience with both I'd like to hear your thoughts as to which aspects of each will better suit my needs. I recently sold a Pentax 67 system and arrived at the Bronica solution, being the best fit in terms of weight, back interchangeability and the square format which I have become accustomed to using with my Yashica TLRs. Bronica also is within my budget for the type of camera I'm looking for (Hasselblad is not, at least for a while). After reviewing the capabilities of the SQ-A vs. the SQ-Ai, several questions come, bearing in mind the types of photography I like to do (landscapes, people, some street maybe, interiors, etc.): How necessary is the speed grip? (since the SQ-A can't use it) Given the expense of the SQ waist-level finder (usually > $170) do I really need it, that is, can I get away with just using an AE finder? Can the "chimney finder" be adequately used in lieu of the WL finder? If I use the AE finder, is the speed grip even more necessary? Are there reliability issues with the additional electronics regarding the SQ-Ai? Is there any difference in overall build quality between the SQ-A and the SQ-Ai? How is Bronica reliability holding up these days (the last posts I read about this are now a few years old)? Having asked the last question, I'm thinking I shouldn't be overly worried about servicing these units since they can be replaced quite cheaply. In any case, I'll probably be purchasing from KEH so I get a warranty/ return policy. Your thoughts are much appreciated! Best regards, Allan

Hey Barry, thanks! So far, I've only been to The Santa Monica and Manhattan Beach piers. They happen when I get a layover in LA that's long enough and I use either the Blue Bus or the Ocean Express Bus from the hotel close to the airport.

<p>Another on the beach theme; feeding the birds on Manhattan Beach pier. I had the feeling this person comes on a regular basis, as the pigeons all heralded his arrival!</p> <p><img id="yui_3_11_0_3_1417269306363_416" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3870/15208784210_018a283a1b_c.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>M8, 50/2.8 Elmar(II)</p>

"Shiver me timbers, Allan. That E still works? Is it battery or selenium cell powered?" Hi Kris, the aperture is actuated completely from the selenium cell; don't ask me how or why, but it still works great! I exercise it once a year usually and it's getting near that time come to think of it. The shutter has a single fixed speed of 1/60 sec. Film speed is manually set by a ring around the taking lens (which is a pristine Yashinon). The camera does take a 15 volt battery but that is only to power the AG-1 flashbulb that attaches into a socket under the flip-up cover at the top of the front face. Definitely a different machine that's fun to use!

<p>The infamous Yashica E...</p> <p><img id="yui_3_11_0_3_1416929836064_415" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3690/11566392475_fcd78b14b6_c.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>It still works perfectly!</p>

<p>Bridge, Wichita, Kansas</p> <p><img id="yui_3_11_0_3_1416653804318_417" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3933/15422424807_045cf74431_c.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>M4-2. 35/3.5 Summaron, Plus-X</p>

<p>Absolutely... in <em>all</em> your points! Also, I'll dig into my "archives" to see if there are any from Lost Maples and post them... an interesting place!</p>

<p>Giovanni... superb landscapes!</p> <p>Jim... can't help but mention I've been to Lost Maples twice while visiting my folks in Fredericksburg, I love it! Unfortunately I've been unable to make it there during the peak color season and have no good photos to show for it. But I have a hat from their souvenir shop that I wear on a daily basis. :)</p>

<p>Near the Old North Church, Boston</p> <p><img id="yui_3_11_0_3_1416345824262_417" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3869/14962573056_8cc3c94d09_c.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>Yashica Mat 124G, expired Plus-X (220 from 1979)</p>

<p>Emir... excellent!</p>