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Are you using Ilford B&W film and seeing this problem? The start point for Ilford film differs from others.

Ray

I completely botched the focus on this photograph. But I like it

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Ray,

Which bidding site do you suspect? I use Snip.pl

Ray

Michael B.,

Crikey! You are right. I took hundreds of pictures during my Texas trip. Only a few D100 pictures were converted to B&W. My M7 practically lives with a roll of TRI-X loaded, so I assumed the gate was from the Leica. No deliberate deception intended.

Meanwhile, I've attached a certified, bonafide Leica photo. The 'fence' is the gate to the Star Brand Ranch outside Kaufman. TMAX 100 in this instance.

Regards,

Ray<div></div>

John,

You'll gets loads of replies. I think there are a lot of MF shooters about the place. I never met a camera I didn't like, so I've got a Rolleiflex or two, and a Hasselblad 500C that was cheap as chips off eBay. Then there are folders... What follows is a picture taken with a 30s' vintage Zeiss Ikon 6x9.

Regards,

Ray<div></div>

Jean-Phillipe,

I say film; TRI-X or HP5+.

The photo I've posted has little grain evident. That's either a clue

or a red herring...

Ray<div></div>

Stuart,

The wrinkled curtain *must* have some effect, although I am not the camera repairer you'd hoped would answer. I can say this; I have a Canon F1n with a somewhat bent up (metallic) curtain. It has delivered perfect photos, even slides, which I'd expect to see exposure problems revealed. Too, I have a Olympus OM-1 that looks like somebody put their thumb through the curtain, then had a go at straightening the mess out. No trouble with that camera either.

Is this camera you are considering a big ticket item, like a Leica?

Regards,

Ray

I use lighter fluid.

Ray

Jeff,

For photographing people, ask your cab driver to take you to "South Street".

Enjoy!

Ray

Mike,

Put Ilford FP4+ on your list. I like FP4+ better than Delta 100.

Best regards,

Ray

Justin,

Yup, that picture of the motorcycle was taken wide open at f3.5. And by the way, that is 'old' TRI-X, bought off eBay as well. There is a seller that auctions 'bricks' of TRI-X for cheap. It is at or near expiration date, and is the last version of TRI-X versus the latest. Fine by me!

Best regards,

Ray

Justin,

I've got a eBay 124G, and echo your review. Just the other day, armed with a fresh roll of TRI-X, I spotted a motorcycle show. The following link shows what this camera can do.

http://gallery.photographyreview.com/showphoto.php?photo=536&size=big&password=&sort=1&cat=505

Best regards,

Ray Wilson in Sunny England

I can't find a Rollei forum on Photo.net, but if I did, I'd post a few pictures taken with my Rolleiflex T.

Best regards,

Ray Wilson in Sunny England<div></div>

Andy,

Yes, the take up spool is plastic. But the OM series is most known for cracked or broken flash shoes. I have one camera that has very little plastic: Leica M7. But you could buy dozens of OM-1s' off eBay for what it cost.

Ray

Heller,

Welcome to the UK... I'm an "Expat" as well. Where in England are you going to be? Calumet is in business here. Jessops is big, although with the exchange rate, expensive. Recommend you buy any big ticket items before you arrive. If you are into classic cameras, there is a concentration of shops around the British Museum in London. Again, expensive.

Ray in Sunny Cambridgeshire.