francois_gaboury

Thanks for all your comments. I'll send the F100 to Nikon for a check-up.

I just purchased a used F100 and twice I have found the batteries

overheating. Those are regular Alkaline AA on the MS12 Battery

holder. I have changed for new batteries (all 4 new from the same

package) and it happened again. I have lost power but after removing

the batteries, having cool down and replaced them again, it was ok.

Then the problem started again? Baffled about this! Maybe it's the

holder, I'll try an MB 15, but it could something worse, any input

appreciated.

Francois

I have just purchased a Horseman HF camera, I have found little

information on it on this site and on others. I would be interested

in knowing a bit more about this model which would be the model made

before the FA and if instructions are available somewhere.

I have seen a major improvement in the quality of my images going

from 35mm to medium format and now 4x5, I would appreciate getting a

short list of "must have" lens for the format and ideally for this

camera (However it seems that only Copal 0 and 1 would fit).

Thanks

Francois Gaboury

I've had one and also a Mamiya 7 (both are now sold but it's another story). The Plaubel is a really cool camera and folds neatly. Lens is great though I found the 80mm on the M7 sharper. Purely subjective, Nikon lens is also excellent. The meter on mine had died and having it repaired in Canada was somewhat of an issue, meter problems came (it seems) from wires being moved everytime you open and closed the lens. Also read this was a pocketable camera, I wouldn't go that far, as much trouble to carry as a Blad. Design wise however is classic early 80s and operation is very easy. So this is a big and heavy camera. I sold it because I had the opportunity to acquire an M7 with the 80mm. M7 feels and is more plastic but you can buy other lenses which you can't with the Plaubel (you can always buy the 67w but harder and more $$$). As for selling the Rolleiflex, I did not find the Plaubel more portable, on the contrary, it's way heavier than the Rolleiflex. Plaubel viewfinder is pretty nice and you can focus easily with it. If you get a Plaubel try to get the shade because it cost a bundle when you can get one off E..y. I finally sold the M7 because lens prices were out of my budget but If I had to pick one I would pick the Plaubel.

I just acquired a Summilux 50, 1st version No 1703730 (1959-1961).

Glass is very clear, blades are fine and results are very good. I

find it hard to set it to 1.4 but when turning the ring, it becomes

easier to set. Also, there's a slight front and back movement on the

aperture ring. Finally, my question: Should I send it for a CLA (i

was told to send it directly to Germany, I'm in Canada) or is it

probably only because of lack of use by the previous owner, any

advice ?

Hi,

 

I would. I recntly acquired a 111F with a 50 Elmar. Can you give me more details and cost ?

Thanks

Francois Gaboury

Montreal

Canada