ivophoto

December 22, 2004

Hi,

Last photoshoot I used my D2H for the first time together with a

studio flash system. I used an Elinchrom 600 set and a normal sync

cord.

After some pictures the flash stopped working, tough the camera went

on shooting. After waiting a bit and shutting off and on the camera,

it worked again for ten or twenty pics, then the sync stopped again

working, etc etc.

I tried the sync contact on the body as well the hot shoe with the

nikon adapter.

I found out that the D2H use 6V sync voltage and the Elicnchrom use

12V, possibly the camera's cirquit protection tripped?

Does someone had the same problem?

Or maybe it is a problem in the strobes system?

June 1, 2004

Thanks Marcus, I have explained the situation to a genuine Contax repairman in Hamburg, He asked me to put the camera at exact 2.0m from a wall, at focus the top left display showed 2_2 meter. This was enough for the repair man to determine it was a rangefinder adjustement problem.

Midwhile I have found out that also the 45mm and the 35mm gives same result on the G2, I didn't often use the lenses at f2 or 2,8 so I didn't notice.

All lenses I have perform outstanding on my repaired and updated G1, even the 90mm perorms outstanding.

So the G2 is in a box and will be shipped tomorrow towards Contaxs in Hamburg for a adjustment under warranty.

I hope this will settle the problem and I can start enjoying the G2.

May 17, 2004

Hi,

This problem is often mentioned as the phantom issue.

I have a G2 and I like to shoot with shallow dept of field. Since a

few weeks I have a 90mm, and all shots are missed.

I do understand how to focus this camera, but I see on all negatives

a shift in focus approx. 0,5, to 1,0 meter behind the subject.

It seems that I do not have this problem with the 45mm and the 35mm.

Does someone had the same problem? Suggestions?

It is quit difficult to get fast service here in Belgium, I had to

send back my G1, it was on his way for 8 weeks. :-(

September 7, 2003

Thanks Ted,

The goal is getting into proper BW and learning about the zone system, I start a course next week to get into this.

So the lens bein not coated is not a problem.

Kind regards

Ivo

September 7, 2003

Hi,

I have picked up a Cambo SC with 13x18 and 4x5 back including

compendium for 320$. After some looking around I found a Goerz Berlin

DAGOR 15CM/6.8 series 4xxxx including compur shutter for 160$

Will this combination be of any good? Does somebody have experience

with this lens?

Are there rolfilm back available for this camera?

Kind regards

Ivo

July 31, 2003

I have the classic focus problem on my S2a, I have adapted a Kiev

screen. I had some problem to keep the ground glass in place and have

ruined a film by taking test shots on different distance.

Instead of spoiling another test film I want to use a ground glass in

a empty back to check focus directly on the film plane.

But, I don't see how to cock the body without film prior to open

shutter in bulb mode.

help...

June 30, 2003

Hi,

I have a Bronica S2a, ground glass broken, fresnel ok. Can somebody

help me out with a replacement for this ground glass?

Kind regards

June 28, 2003

Hi,

The focussing screen on my Bronica S2A broke. Is there somebody

outhtere who can give my a hint how to find a replacement? On Ebay,

only focussing screen for the ETRS and SQ are available, does they

find?

Kind regards

Ivo

June 8, 2003

I have problems getting focus with my F801s. I have a zoom 35-105

Nikkor AF lens, when zooming in the AF works reasonable correct, but

zoomed out it doesn't lock correct. Also with my 2,8 28mm AF d lens

it doesn't lock correct. There is most of the time a certain offset

between in focus manually and in AF. Is this a known problem, is the

AF something that can be adjusted?

Or is this a lens problem?

Suggestions?

June 2, 2003

I want to use slow sync, but I don't see how to do on my F801s. The

Nikon Flash Guide says it is not the same as the rear sync. Tough I

use a SB24, this flash doesn't fire monitor bursts.

Does the MF-21 back provide this function?

On my F601m, it is possible to set on the camera.

Suggestions anyone? (don't answer to use the F601m :-) )Kind regards

Ivo

June 2, 2003

Does somebody can share there MF-21 manual with me (scanned version

or so) I did buy a copy of the manual on Ebay, bud want to use the

back earlier.

May 17, 2003

A Belgian......

I was walking around with my 500C, A sovjet refugee turned his head and said: "nice Kiev you have"

I replied: " yes, the original"

April 5, 2003

Hi,

I have a Bronica EC, I use the silver oxide batteries, after not

using my foto beast, the battery is drained completely empty. Is this

a know issue? Is there something to do against or is it simply take

out the battery if not in usr?

Kind regards

ivo

March 29, 2003

This is NOT an UV, it is the equivalent of a 81A

March 18, 2003

I found a brand new Kiev prism on Ebay, wow, such a clear prism for only 50�!!! Quality is outstanding, no problem with paint on optics. I guess you need a bit luck by not having a monday or friday piece, or a piece out of the hands of a vodka lover. :-)

January 17, 2003

Mmm, After opening my Bronica, surprise! There is no ground glass, only a plastic fresnel. And this is kept in place with a slider instead of two screws as described in the Sam Sherman file. Does my Bronica mis something, or are there different types?

kind regards

Ivo

January 17, 2003

Thanks to all!!

The link to Sam Sherman's pages made some things clear, the foam on the ground glass is in very bad condition, I know what to do. :-)

Thanks again

Ivo

January 16, 2003

Hi, My Bronica EC seems to suffer a focus problem. I have a 75mm f2.8

lens mounted. Using the split focus on the ground glass doesn't give

sharp image on paper. When focussing to infinity it is not possible

to get a line unbroken on the split focus by turning the focus ring

to infinity.

The focus ring have a 75mm and 100mm distance scale, does this means

that a 150mm lens needs an adapted focus ring?

Is it possible that the focus ring need adjustment?

Could it be due to miss alignement of the splitted mirror?

Sugestions?

Kind regards

Ivo

January 11, 2003

Hi,

I have recently found a nice Bronica EC on Ebay. The camera came with

the prism finder with the uncoupled TTL meter. The meter doesn't read

correct if I compare with my Lunasix.

The model (or serial) of the prism is TL15134.

I don't see clear how to set the dial of the meter. There is the

outside dial wich allows to set a value between 2 and 8. (Min F of

used lens?) The second ring sets the diafragm? And the third ring is

a combination of ASA setting and shutter setting (pull the ring for

ASA setting).

On the bottom of the prism I spotted to electrical contacts, wich

have a kind of socket on the EC body, so there is electrical contact

between the prism and the body?

Is it possible to calibrate the prism meter?

Kind regards

Ivo

January 4, 2003

Maybe this picture is of any help.

January 3, 2003

Hi,

I hope this time the picture is visible or at least clickable :-)

Does somebody can tell me something about the finish of this cord

III, special editon? Custom?

Kind regards Ivo

December 15, 2002

Hi,

I have buyed a nice Rolleiflex 2.8 planar, according the serial it

should be a model D. (1602829) Alltough it has the flat EVS dial

instead of the push button wich is said on a earlier forum that this

indicates a model E??

But question is: How do I change the ASA setting reminder, the little

thing in the centre of the focusing knob only changes the reminder of

the type of film.

Someone?

Ivo

December 12, 2002

If it is Fungus, how do I get rid of it?

December 11, 2002

Hi,

I have a Rolleiflex Planar 3.5E.

When I look in the taking lens with a light source at aprox 90

degrees on it, I see small stars in the lens, not in the coating or

on the surface but somewhere in the lens. It looks like a 3D tiny

universe. Does somebody know what it is? It isn't a black spider web

thing, so I assume it is not fungus.

What is the defenition of HAZE?

I have shot a roll of BW, hope this will reveal no real problem.

Kind regards

Ivo

December 10, 2002

Hi, I have a few Rolleiflexes and cords. Recently I have acquired a

Rolleiflex 3,5E with a built in light meter. I hade some questions

and have found some answers here, except for this one: on the top of

the meter module there is a small fingertip screw wich make turn a

small disk with symbols as a sun, a floodlamp, the enscription COL.N,

wath does this means and how to use it? (Sorry for my poor English)

Kind regards

Ivo

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