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    Olympus OM1 md

    in Olympus

    Posted

    Hi Jeff,

     

    Unfortunately they weren't insured. They were both gifts, so credit card insurance does

    not apply, and not covered by any other insurance. Sadness.

     

    I was on Indian Queen Lane. I thought East Falls was pretty safe too. I was staying with a

    friend and she was totally freaked out. I got mugged right in front of her house.

     

    The meter in mine worked flawlessly and was extremely fast to use, except when it was

    darkish out. I think the match needle concept would be perfect if the thing glowed in the

    dark a little. They're a lot easier to read than tiny numbers in the viewfinder, for me at

    least.

     

    I still have an OM-G, which will take the same pictures, but since it's plastic and clunky it

    isn't nearly as much of a pleasure to use and I find myself unmotivated to carry it. I hope

    to replace my lost OM with another black OM-1n, eventually. Enjoy yours, they are

    a pleasure to use and the lenses are great.

    Olympus OM1 md

    in Olympus

    Posted

    It's not by any chance a black OM-1n? I got mugged in East Falls on March 28 and they took

    both of the cameras I had on me -- a black Leica D-Lux 3, and my black OM-1n. The OM

    had a 50/1.4 and metal Olympus hood on it. The frame counter was a little sluggish to reset

    itself. It had a Wein air cell and converter holder so that the battery voltage would be correct.

     

    Hey, you never know. I had to ask.

    DLux3

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

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    BART station, downtown Berkeley

     

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    o6/34/723934/1/72505815.SVMCIInC.enterprise_1.jpg">

     

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    Space Shuttle Enterprise, Smithsonian Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center

     

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    <img src = "http://k47.pbase.com/g6/34/723934/2/71983229.a7H7CKdb.jpg">

     

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    some random sign on the ground in the parking lot

     

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    <img src = "http://i5.pbase.com/o6/34/723934/1/73275687.dgLlCK2g.M3_1.jpg">

     

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    my favorite camera

    Best COMPACT digital camera for macro photography

    in Mirrorless Digital Cameras

    Posted

    I am looking for a replacement for my venerable Nikon Coolpix 950, which could focus as close as 2 cm

    and took great macro photos with almost no effort on my part. My criteria are (2) better than the 950's 2

    megapixels and (b) as small as possible. In the past I used my Coolpix for research photos (fossils --

    small osteological features, teeth, etc.) and for fun macros (bugs, etc.) and I'd keep using it except that

    the image quality just isn't up to snuff anymore and it's kind of large for a pocket camera.

     

    I will also be using this camera as my all-around pocket digicam. I already have a Nikon D70s so I am not

    looking for another dSLR and am not currently in the market for a macro lens. Some cameras that interest

    me are the Panasonic LX2/Leica D-Lux 3, and the Canon Powershot SD series. The current Nikon Coolpix

    offerings don't excite me but my opinion could change if their macro performance is still as good as it was

    in the past.

     

    At the time I got the Coolpix 950, it was the undisputed king of digital macro in the prosumer range, but

    it seems like there is currently no recognized leader in this segment. Any advice would be welcome.

     

    Thanks very much, Melanie

    w/nw Not by the wedding photographer

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    I love the Noctilux shots and am tempted to sell a kidney to afford one of my own. <p>

     

    There was a professional at my brother's wedding in May but I took photos too.

     

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    <img src = "http://static.flickr.com/53/192418911_cff48da2f8_o.jpg"><br>

    after the civil ceremony

     

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    <img src = "http://static.flickr.com/67/193702783_e82759dfde_o.jpg"><br>

    at the reception

     

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    <img src = "http://static.flickr.com/46/192418909_49f33ec220_o.jpg"><br>

    her parents

     

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    <img src = "http://static.flickr.com/66/192418910_a9c89de1a5_o.jpg"><br>

    her brother

     

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    <img src = "http://static.flickr.com/51/161865351_94115dab8c.jpg?v=0"><br>

    my family

     

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    Leica M3 with either Summicron 50/2 or Elmarit 90/2.8 and Fuji Neopan 400 except last

    photo, Rolleiflex 2.8F and Fuji Neopan Acros 100.

    OM-1 stuck shutter/film advance, OM-G, other new user questions

    in Olympus

    Posted

    Hi guys, thanks for the advice. I'm inclined not to send the OM-1 off for repair/CLA,

    because I have the OM-G that takes the same lenses and seems to have no issues and I

    don't think I'll use the OM-1 enough to justify the cost of repair since I have an M3 that is

    my main camera and shares most of the advantages of the OM-1 (small size, excellent

    build quality, excellent optics).

     

    Obviously the M3 can't do everything the OM-1 can (or vice versa), but since I have the

    OM-G to cover those bases (albeit with a tad less style and substance), I think what I'll do

    is try to fix the OM-1 myself, and if I fail I'll let someone else have it for parts and keep an

    eye out for a good deal on another, recently CLAed OM-1 if one should come along. I

    have an affinity for cameras that don't need batteries so I think I'd rather have an OM-1

    than an OM-2.

     

    Thanks again, Melanie

    OM-1 stuck shutter/film advance, OM-G, other new user questions

    in Olympus

    Posted

    Thanks guys.

     

    I was able to rewind and remove the film but the advance mechanism and shutter remain

    resolutely stuck. I mean really, really stuck. No movement whatsoever and no play either.

     

    I did remove the bottom plate and see that the mirror cocking lever is stuck in the wrong

    position. If I am reading right I need to dissassemble the black gears and replace

    everything in the "correct" position but I am not sure right now what the correct position

    is. I also don't have any screwdrivers small enough to take out the screws inside the

    camera so I need to make a trip to the hardware store. I'm guessing an eyeglass repair kit

    will do the trick.

     

    Hopefully I can get the OM-1 working again because it looks great and is really clean.

    OM-1 stuck shutter/film advance, OM-G, other new user questions

    in Olympus

    Posted

    Hi all,

     

    This weekend I picked up an OM-1 MD with 50/1.8 lens at a camera show for $25. The body and lens are

    both extremely clean -- the body in particular looks brand new. However, about halfway through the first

    roll the shutter and film advance became stuck solid.

     

    Web searches seem to indicate that this is not an uncommon problem and I think I have a handle on what I

    could do myself to try to fix it, but could use some advice, particularly if anyone has fixed this problem

    him/herself and can walk me through with very specific directions.

     

    Any pointers on what tools I'll need, specifically, would also be appreciated. I'm not terribly mechanically

    inept, but I also don't usually take cameras apart so any and all help is critical!

     

    In case I can't fix this myself, if you know of anyone who services these cameras and has very reasonable

    rates, let me know. I am reluctant to spend very much because it seems like I could replace the body for

    less money than most repairs might cost, but one never knows.

     

    I am very impressed with the build quality and finish of this camera. I am a rangefinder user and my Leica

    M3 is my usual carry-everywhere camera. The reasons I looked for an OM-1 are its size, solidity, and

    battery independence. It is my first film SLR -- I have a Nikon D70s but it's a monster compared to the

    OM.

     

    At the same camera show I picked up an OM-G (OM-20) that the seller essentially considered a rear cap

    for the Vivitar 28-210mm macro zoom attached to it (I got both for $10). I haven't been able to find much

    information about this camera, other than that it is one of the less-desirable consumer series OMs. It isn't

    as solid as the OM-1 but as far as I can tell there's nothing wrong with this camera and I've got film in it.

    It has a full manual mode but I'm assuming that with no battery it won't work. Any information or advice

    about the OM-G?

     

    Thanks, Melanie

    Using a Leica M for weddings am I nuts?

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    I used my M3 to shoot my brother's wedding. Despite my inexperience (I'd only been

    taking photographs seriously for a couple of months) and the fact that I didn't really have

    a working light meter, everyone was pleased with the results. (It probably helped that I

    was a member of the wedding party and did not have problems getting intimate shots.)

     

    Since you are a professional and undoubtedly a better photographer than me, I think you

    will enjoy using an M for wedding jobs. It is very unobtrusive and most folks do not notice

    or care when you use a camera like this. I did not use a flash at all either.

     

    Some photos I took are here:

     

    http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=6356

     

    Hope this helps.

    Noctilux Shots

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    I need this lens. Maybe I'll find one on the sidewalk someday.

     

    I have an M3 and am used to having a rigid Summicron 50/2 mounted on it (my only lens).

    Over the weekend I had an opportunity to play with a Noctilux and didn't find it prohibitively

    large. Size matters to me since I carry my camera in my purse with me every day.

     

    Thanks for posting these images, guys. Now my jones for this lens is even worse!

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