jeff_harting1

<p>Does anyone know which Rolleiflex she used? </p>

I am not a regular here, don't have any Leica rangefinders, just an R4S. Sorry about your loss, makes me think of the

need to better secure my equipment. I understand they used to shoot horse thieves, maybe the same rule should apply

here. Good luck getting your gear back.

<p>looks to be in exceptional condition, i have little knowledge of Minoltas but that looks like a very nicely made camera.</p>

<p>Interesting images, i have not been on this forum for a long time so I am not aware of the story of this camera and film or how you came by them. But it might not be that hard to find out about the family in the photographs. If you think the camera is from your area then the children are probably still alive, from the clothing styles I would put the time around 1955 to 1960. A posting on facebook with a request to share might get a local search going rather easily. I bet the family would love to see these .</p>

I am 53 and got my first good camera, a Nikon F at 15 and a yashica may 124 at 16. Since then I have used an wide

assortment of film cameras all of which I still have. Sadly, in the last 10 years since going digital my film cameras have

gone idle. The darkroom is still there, all that is missing is the chemicals. Recently I showed my very inquisitive soon to be

five year old grandson a negative and how to place it in the enlarger. He was fascinated with this "new" technology so

don't give up hope for film photography just yet. As soon as I can get some chemistry he will be at work in the darkroom.

I have two of them that I used for years until in switched to bronica etrsi. The c330 is a great camera even if it is a bit

awkward. Mine could probably use a good CLA , any suggestions?

Thanks for the additional information. I have been looking on freestyle already so I will give that a look

<p>Thanks guys, sorry hear of the demise of a good product. But there are still lots of other good options out there, so its time to move on.......</p>

Thanks Larry i will have a look, for some reason I never used it. Maybe someone will show up and tell us about the status

of zonalpro.

I have not shot or developed a role of black and white film in over 10 years, everything is digital now and we print everything on our

Noritsu printer. Lately I have gotten a bit nostalgic and started thinking about firing up the old darkroom, the equipment is still there but of

course I have no chemistry. So I started looking up all my old favorites and can't find any mention of zonalpro:( so I'm guessing they are

out of business? If so does anyone have a suggestion for a similar product. my young grandson seems interested in this "new

technology" so that should keep me motivated.

<p>If you want to test your results before you invest in the large paper and trays run the enlarger up to the position it would be in to make a print that size. After you do this make some small test prints of what you consider to be the critical points of the image you are working with. See if you are pleased with the results.</p>

<p>I have several etrs and etrsi cameras which have gone largely unused since i went digital 10 years ago. All of my slides are metal so your comment about plastic confuses me a bit. Is your slide going in all the way, I wonder if it is possible some dirt or something is caught in the track that the slide runs in? Also is the tab bent by chance and not going in straight? If you just have the one back so far you can open it and change the film so i would not take a chance of forcing it and doing more damage. Good luck!</p>

<p>I am glad to see someone is keeping the flame burning. I have not shot a roll of film in 10 years. Recently i have been getting the bug to shoot some film. Not for customer work but for myself. My enlarger is still in place and I still have all my equipment. I just need to see about some chemistry, maybe i will shoot a couple rolls and try one of the labs mentioned here before i get to carried away.</p>

Along these same line as your problem here is what has happened to me. Over time the film compartment door can become sprung. there is an interlock switch near the bottom of the rear of the camera on the right side. When the door is sprung or worn down where is makes contact with this switch you have a problem. If this switch is not fully made the film advance will not stop at the next frame. It will instead advance the entire roll through the camera with out stopping. I actually had this happen with a new camera once.

I learned to carefully yet firmly bend the door back until it was straight so it would properly make up the switch.

I wish I knew how many images I have taken with these great cameras. Those were the days. It is great to see that there are still people getting some use out of them. I just got my last remaining functional C330f down from the shelf and dusted it off.

Your question made me think of a story from my high school graphic arts days. The teacher handed me a bulk roll of BxW and told me to go load it in the bulk loader. I thought the box looked different and as I was walking to the darkroom I noticed it had expired in 1947. This was 1976 or 1977 so the film was about 30 years out of date! Someone had given it to him and said it had been refrigerated the whole time and as I recall it was Ok.

Mike,

Get a stroboframe camera flip bracket they are about $60. There are several stroboframe brackets and this one is best for your needs. Be aware that the D80 will be to tall for this bracket if you have the vertical grip. I use these brackets on my taller cameras but I have modified them. You also need an sc-29 coiled sync cord for about $70. This is important because if you use any other cord the ittl function of your cameras will not work. If this is your first wedding you don't need that kind of aggravation.

You stated that you can't afford an extra flash. You can't afford not to have at least one extra flash. GET ONE SOME WHERE! make sure it is ittl compatible.

I predict that no matter how prepared you are something will go wrong at some point and you will be nervous. I also predict that you will shoot twice as many photographs as you expect so make sure you have plenty of batteries and cards. I am a little concerned about the number of cards you have for the D70. If your D80 Should malfunction in the early stages will you have enough, If you shoot raw the D70 will eat through 3 gigs in a hurry. I understand that the d70 is borrowed and you don't want to buy cards that don't fit your camera, ask around maybe you can borrow some more.

As I mentioned in a similar thread a few days ago I usually have 4 cameras 1 D70 1 D200 and 2 D2H's and about 6 lenses and 5 or 6 flash units when I show up at the wedding. Yes this may be overdoing it but I have never had to explain to a bride that I have to stop photographing due to equipment failure.

I also use a 4 foot step ladder, your formals will be better in most cases and you will be able to get some great angles on your candids.

You mention business cards so I assume you are trying to get in the business. If that is your intent Find a local group of professionals to learn from. Go to www.ppa.com and find a local affiliate to get involved with. there are other learning opportunities but this what I am familiar with.

It sounds like you are thinking this thing out and you will be okay if you are prepared.

Good luck!

 

Jeff

Looks like a mostly canon group here but the principal is the same. My typical set is as follows.

 

1-D70 body

1-D200 body

2 D2H bodies

Each body is equiped with a stroboframe cameraflip bracket. The brackets for the D2Hs' and D200 with it's vertical grip have been modified to accomidate the camera height.

 

3 SB800 flash units & 1 SB600 and 2 SB28 flash units for backup even though they they don't have i-ttl or remote capibility. I also have an assortment of light modifiers such as Gary Fong's lightspheres. Each of these have their purpose although I dont claim they are good for all circumstances.

 

Lenses

Tamron 28-105mm 2.8- this is my main all purpose lens.

Nikon 80-200mm 2.8 -While this lens may not be essential I would hate to be without it.

Nikon 18-70 3.5 DX this is a great lens for tight spots, also I use it quite a bit at receptions.

Nikon 50mm 1.4 I consider this lens essential the extra 2 stops are very helpful during ceremonies were I can't use flash. In fact i am considering an 85mm 1.4 although the 1.8 would also be good for considerably less money.

Nikon 18-35mm 3.5

24-85mm 2.8

Other lenses depending on conditions

 

Sekonic flash meter

Minolta color temp meter

medium duty tri-pod

Step ladder unless you are 7 feet tall

Tamrac rolling camera case, Large! and large shoulder bag.

I recently bought 8 small collapsible step stools for about $10 each. I keep them in a duffel bag in my vehicle in case I need them, these are great for large wedding party shots.

I always take lots of CF cards I typicaly come home with my weddings on 12-15 cards and usually photograph each group with 2 cameras, yes I am very cautious. Better a live coward than a dead hero!

I sounds like you have a good start on your wedding business, but I would never consider leaving for a wedding with less than 3 cameras and 3 flash units. I you have 2 cameras and 1 fails then how many spares do you have?

 

Good Luck!

Find a way to afford a good used D2H. I am not a sports photographer but I do have a D2H and it is great. I have a D70 a D200 and D1X and none of them compare. the d1X is quick but it searches to much.

My lens is about 2 years old and does not behave the way you describe. I bought it new and use it almost daily. There is a lot going on inside a lens like that, I would get it checked out. how old is your lens and has it ever been bumped or dropped?

Rather than the lens elements I might suspect the auto-focus mechanism.