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if they actually allow you to bring a camera and shoot, i don't think they'll allow you to use flash, it will be very distracting,so the best thing to do would be to bring fast telephotos, they'll be very useful.shoot raw,or at least ,largest jpg. good luck ! pc

cool ! now we're back on track, interesting equipment ,powerful shots alright , also since i've never shot LF,i look at this thread as purely educational for me.

 

on the pornographic side , i can't comment . cheers !

very impresive ! any more ? thanks for sharing , nicely done..pc

i agree with Kevin , altho if i may add , also get one with a zoom , aside from the Epic , get a Canon P&S with a 28-90mm zoom that's cased in a clamshell , (4got the model) it's a good pic taker.

 

good luck ! pc

me too Mike ..

congatulations Harry ! have fun !

ask around if a pro lab near you could process and develop that film for you, might be some interesting shots in there. ..pc

like the previous poster said : take it back to the shop Andy,but take the other Rollei you have,that operates smoothly,for comparison.

 

maybe he'll check it again,and re do the shutter for "free" ? hope so ,, lots o luck ..then u can enjoy many more years with ur newly acquired camera.. pc

save? time deposit ? till you decide and know for sure what you really need ? pc

the best thing to do Gene, is to take it to a reputable camera repair technician,have it checked first,and then ask for a quote,i dont think you'll spend more than a hundred for a CLA.

 

also, u dont use grease on cameras, i think they use Shark's oil,which lasts 15 yrs or more without gumming up.

 

or try to send Rick Oleson,Mike Elek,Mark Hansen, an email,they're the knowledgeable people concerning classic,mechanical cameras,and will be able to help you.thats a really good picture taker when brought back to specs,and will last another lifetime,if used properly. i only have the Contaflex II. really happy with it tho. cheers ! pc

so sorry guys, i goofed ! don't even know how to downsize pics b4 uploading here. forgive my ignorance.. pc

here's one shot of three from my Contaflex II ,that i hv in a christmas folder in my portfolio,and duped using my Canon G2 , coz my scanner died,and still cant afford to buy a new one. cheers ! pc

 

<img src="http://www.photo.net/photodb/image-display?photo_id=2082906&size=md">

i totally agree with Mark.. pc

just BEAUTIFUL ! is all i can say ...... pc

just press and hold the + and - buttons simultaneously,then 3 arrows pointing to the right will appear,2 blank and the last highlighted, and 2nd curtain sync is set.. enjoy ! pc

I second the motion ,, thank you ! cheers ! pc

 

 

Happy Thanksgiving Day everyone !! ditto...

Tamaki sang , i'm not sure if this link might help. anyway here it is :

 

http://www.cameraquest.com/konhex.htm

 

cheers ! paul candelaria

yep, i guess the the S2 is better in that respect coz it has manual over ride . well thanks for all ideas that you guys shared . will have to test this little beauty , and decide if i wanna keep it or sell it maybe in that big auction site. cheers ! pc

ok folks , here's the story : went back to the camera store ,and found the black Konica Auto S2 sold for US$185. felt so sad ,but while talking to the old man (owner) he told me the truth, that the previous owner had the top plate anodized (black) and that there never was a black S2.

 

while looking at the other stock of old leicas , rolleiflexes,zeiss ikontas,etc . i pointed to another black little camera and asked what that was. oh he said this was brought in a week ago to be sold on consignment, lo and behold a Konica Auto S3 (black of course) in immaculate brand new looking state. so i held it, tested,checked.. perfect ! asked how much the guy wanted US$220.so i gave him a hundred bucks as deposit ,and told him i'll be back for it in a week , but the old man told me to take it home and pay him the balance in one week. so here's 2 pix of my new S3. phew ! so now , how do i explain this to the wife ??

 

 

http://www.photo.net/photo/1935664

 

http://www.photo.net/photo/1935664

 

one thing i just noticed now tho, is that the S3 doesnt have an aperture adjustment (no Av) only Tv mode , will try it on sun.my wife's birthday and i'm taking her on a trip. (good excuse too).

 

thanks for all your comments and views guys. pc

no James , your description was loud and clear , detailed even .. hehe .. thanks . it's a really beautiful camera . and i've seen fantastic shots taken with this one .. even if the price range was equal ,IMHO, i'll take this one vs. a leica . i know i'm gonna get killed for saying that. cheers ! pc .

thanks guys for your opinions and comments. yeah ! i checked it again this afternoon ,at the camera shop,held it,tested it,and it's definitely an S2 Auto Konica, at least that's what it says at the front panel near the viewfinder,and yes its all black.and it's in perfect condition .. oh also the lens hood is removable . so ,i'm first gonna check out the links about the S3 also , and decide tomorrow if i want /need that black auto S2.

 

 

even if i decide not to buy it, i'll see if i can take photos of it with my digital and upload them here.. cheers !...pc

wouldn't Ethanol be a better solution in cleaning and getting rid of mold from lenses ?? just a thot... pc

oh BTW , also want ur opinion on , Konica S2 vs. Canonet QL GIII 17 ? been looking for the Canonet but seem to find mostly the QL19... i've seen two of the 17 , but they're not in working condition (pretty beat up) . would appreciate your views and comments.. thanks again .. pc

there's a Konica S2 black in pristine condition .it's

beautiful in fact ,everything works .. comes with a lens hood ,which

blocks a certain portion of the viewfinder.the seller wants US$200.

for it, is that a fair price for this camera ?? would like to hear

from you guys.. suggestions ? many thanx .... pc

Konica Hexar ?? plus three primes ?? would be fantastic ! pc..