allancobb

Steve, Gil, and Skeeter, impressive!

<p>Gettysburg Battlefield Landscape</p> <p><img id="yui_3_11_0_3_1410812326643_416" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5568/15250651262_ce2b441b9f_c.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>M6, Summitar, TMY-2</p>

Hi Bill, sorry it took this long to respond, I just returned from a trip and didn't have the cameras with me to make an accurate assessment. Home now, looking through the viewfinders, I find the edges nearly exactly the same, somewhat undefinable simply because my eye can't focus closely enough on the borders. The main difference that I could tell was that the I viewfinder image size was slightly larger than that of the II, but not significantly so. The only reason I noticed was because I did a rapid sequential comparison if you know what I mean. I hope this helps! Cheers, Allan

<blockquote> <p>Also, the Leica Imarect finder has an extremely sharp frame edge.</p> </blockquote> <p>This finder is also known as the Leitz VIOOH Universal Finder. I have both a Leica II and a Leica I Standard and use the VIOOH finder when using multiple lenses. I agree though, the finder image is small and gets progressively smaller when set to the 85, 90, and 135mm focal lengths; but the frame images are clearly well defined.</p>

<p>Jing Gua Shi, Taiwan</p> <p><img id="yui_3_11_0_3_1409991873705_415" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5582/15107616056_1ffb09c2ff_c.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>M6, 50/2 Summitar, TMX</p>

<p>Chasing Pigeons, Washington, DC</p> <p><img id="yui_3_11_0_3_1409373327331_422" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3885/14892604500_b78b4b9655_c.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>Leica II, 35/3.5 Summaron, T400CN</p>

<p>And <a href="/film-and-processing-forum/00cmvz">this thread</a> claims it to be repackaged Acros 100; if true, even better news!</p>

<p>Wonderful camera and images Louis. I'm a big fan of the Yashica TLRs, first starting with a D (pretty much indestructible, many other cameras would have bitten the dust with the amount of punishment that camera took), a Mat 124G (despite some anecdotal unreliability claims, mine has served well for many years), a 44A, and finally the much-maligned fully automatic E... say what you will about the E with its fixed 1/60th shutter speed, my example actually works well! Anyway, lovely camera and with the Yashinon lens that produces outstanding results, excellent work!</p>

<p>Looking straight down on the edge of a pond with streaks of algae in the water and reflections...</p> <p><img id="yui_3_11_0_3_1408766703628_415" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3848/14818601487_fce23387d0_c.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>Leica II (Model D), 35/3.5 Summaron, T400CN</p>

<blockquote> <p>Processing wasn't the real issue. Printing was. Kodak used to have two chromogenic b&w films. One had the same base tint as color film so mass-market processors didn't have to stop a production line to change filter packs to print one or two rolls. The other had a more traditional b&w film look and was aimed at the photographer who wanted the convenience of drug-store developing but who then printed at home.</p> </blockquote> <p>The first one you refer to was "Black and White 400+", part of Kodak's "Select Series" which had the traditional deep orange mask more suited to automatic processing. The second was T400CN, while still having an orange mask, it was much more pale in comparison, thus capable of printing either through automatic processors or in the traditional darkroom since the paler mask was less of an obstacle to printing than through the deep orange mask the B&W 400+ and subsequent Kodak CN films, i.e., the Portra version and BW400CN had.</p> <p>Pop Photo did an excellent discussion of B&W CN films in the Feb 1998 issue. I wish I could provide a link of some sort, but am unable for now. In any case, I liked the T400CN version so much, I never switched to its successors and continue to scrounge it up when I can and shoot it to this day, getting great machine prints or printing it traditionally at home.</p>

<p>This is excellent news; I have a Yashica 44A and a Zeiss Baby Ikonta 520/18 that need to be put to work, plus some 127 film reels that needs to be submerged in chemistry. I do have quite a few 30-year expired VP (and 2 Tri-X) but it's sure nice to be able to get fresh stuff. Thanks to everyone for posting this!</p>

<p>Old North Church, Boston</p> <p><img id="yui_3_11_0_3_1408586495877_418" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3835/14985214072_9a6c1b6714_c.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>Yashica Mat 124G on Plus-X</p>

<blockquote> <p>Welcome to a life of longing and unsatisfied desires, Jamie. Now that you have your first, soon you'll want a second (with a second lens). Then, you'll want a third lens or body, and it won't end until you cure your need for a meterless body. Then the actual fun begins: what meter? Which body? What lens hood with this 'cron? It never ends...</p> </blockquote> <p>So true, so true... I thought I was "fulfilled" with my M6 purchase; then with another lens, I "justified" acquisition of an M4-2 then another lens (the aforementioned Elmar-M f/2.8). Then I thought, how about some LTM gear? A 15/4.5 CV Super-Wide Heliar led to a Leica 1 Standard body, more lenses (a 50/3.5 Elmar and a 35/3.5 Summaron) justified another body (a Leica II), accessory viewfinders and rangefinders, lens hoods, etc., the beat goes on...</p>

<p>Nice images and camera Kris. My first Yashica TLR was a D; I liked it so much, the collection has since grown to a Mat 124G, a 44A, and a Yashica E... yes, the much maligned fully auto E with a single (1/60th) shutter speed, but it works!</p>

<p>US Civil War Battle of Gettysburg re-enactors, General Hood and Adjutant</p> <p><img id="yui_3_11_0_3_1408173362790_413" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5594/14865123842_8704f2c839_c.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>M6, 50/2 Summitar, TMX</p>

<p>Hans, fascinating and thank you! Thanks for the link also, a unique insight into a unique machine.</p>

<p>Hi Ed,</p> <p>I wish I could tell you more other than the info in <a href="http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?99610-RHS-Model-A&p=985125#post985125">this post</a>, that only leads to more questions. The link in Dennis' post above was informative as to specifics, but unfortunately no longer exists. The owner of that web page however, recently posted <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/120296402@N04/sets/72157642308332525/">this</a>. Note the article dated January 1941. For sure, RHS was the Raygram Corporation in New York (Rochester?), but all info trails for more details lead to a fuzzy end. I seem to remember there weren't many made (no more than triple digits) and 5x7 units were also made (I saw one for sale on an auction site a couple years ago).</p> <p>All I know is my example is a joy to use and I get excellent results with the 180/5.6 Caltar II-N. I hope this helps some and in the mean time enjoy the camera! Cheers, Allan</p>

<p>Battle of Gettysburg Civil War Re-Enactment, McPherson Ridge</p> <p><img id="yui_3_11_0_3_1407570750920_415" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3846/14678934917_00778f7770_c.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>M6, 135/3.5 Canon Serenar, T400CN</p>

<p>Residential doorway, Yong He District, Taipei</p> <p><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5567/14615476658_4c3da96fce_c.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>M6, 50/2 Summitar on TMX</p>

<p>Awesome shot, Ray. I've always wanted to do something like that, but the old fashioned way somewhat like you describe mounting one of my 35mm cameras on a piggyback mount on my Celestron SCT, except using some TMX or TMY. I just need to find the time to get to a dark spot! Nicely done.</p>

<p>Thank you, Barry!</p>

<p>Santa Monica Beach on a busy holiday weekend</p> <p><img id="yui_3_11_0_3_1406345969635_433" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2938/13977598324_bde5de8e7a_c.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>M6, 50/2.8 Elmar-M new version</p>

<p>Jing Gua Shi, former gold mining town, Taiwan</p> <p><img id="yui_3_11_0_3_1406345669560_431" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7242/13274923344_c8d450a01c_c.jpg" alt="" /></p> <p>M6, 15/4.5 CV Super-Wide Heliar ASPH</p>

My Argus C3 and Graphic 35 look better and better after a few beers.... Sorry, I couldn't resist! Seriously though, my vote is for the black and nickel Leica II.