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<p>You may benefit from reading Ansel Adam's series of books which should be available at any good library (or used on ebay or wherever) Very informative. But as in all things artistic, there are elements that must come from inside you too.</p>
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<p>The addiction can be very bad. I started medium format with a Mamiya 645 1000s, then discovered the tlr's. Rollei, Yash, they're all good. Get some Kodak Ektar if you ever need a change from glorious black and white.</p>
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<p>No, it's on the front face of the camera. I really would like to get it back to original condition, but I like the way K.J. thinks...</p>
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<p>I just bought my second Exakta VX 1000 for my collection. Both of my cameras have the front nameplate missing. (must hace been a bad glue issue). Does anyone know a source for these? I have been trying to find a "parts" camera, but 25 or 30 bucks is a lot when you just need the nameplate. Any help? Thanks</p>
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<p>Just aquired an excellent looking Petri 1.9 (rangefinder addict). I thought it was perfect, but you can continuosly advance the film through the camera without tripping the shutter. It doesn't want to "lock up" until you take the photo, you can just advance it right on by. Has anyone else had this problem?</p>
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<p>I have a later model with the Yashinon lenses. It came with a black case with red felt lining. I sent it to Mark Hama and he cleaned and checked it out. The Yashinon lens cameras had a "sx" prefix to the serial number. I don't think even Mark knew exactly how many were made like this. It is the camera that got me addicted to TLR's.</p><div>
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<p>I have a beautiful Yashica Mat LM and an equally good Rolleicord V, but both leather cases are falling apart. I have seen a few postings from years ago with lots of "do-it-yourself" advice, but does anyone know if there are pros out there? Really good replacement cases are expensive when you can find them, and my leather is in excellent shape, just coming apart at the seams. Any help?</p>
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<p>Gotta agree with Jason. I am a toolmaker by trade and I think the intoxication of high quality worksmanship and beautiful metal work and design got me started collecting "old stuff". Really hooked on tlr's right now.</p>
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<p>Photo:B47 over England</p><div></div>
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<p>My uncle, who is in poor health, recently found a batch of Kodachrome slides and black and white negatives from the late 40's and early 50's. Afraid that they may soon be lost, I borrowed them and scanned them for the family. It may not seem important to you younger shutterbugs now, but if there are old photos or slides stashed at your grandparents or aunt and uncle's, get them, scan them and preserve them for the future. You will appreciate it later. Attached photo: Lakenheath England Air Force Base, 1953, B-47 Bomber mid-air refueling. Camera used:unknown (35mm)</p>
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<p>There are currently 8 deals on ebay plus 2 more from ebay stores. (may 1, 2009)</p>
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<p>I have an st701 and they are solid well built cameras. The only thing I worry about is the cloth shutter. I seldom use mine anymore, but i have hundreds of Kodachrome slides I took with it many years ago. You may also want to check the light seals. It's about the right age for those to break down.</p>
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<p>A word of warning: Old Rolleis can become habit forming. You probably cannot stop at one. They are great cameras, and yours looks very nice-especially considering it's age. A lot of fun to shoot. I recently went train chasing with my Rolleicord V and my Yashica D. You will usually draw a lot of attention from the younger crowd when you get those tlr's out. Great fun.</p>
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<p>I recently got a Sekonic L-328 on ebay pretty cheap. It's easy and reliable.</p>
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<p>Dave Sims has the right idea. I bought a bunch of old 49mm filters for a song and got a bay1 to 49mm adapter. Most old bay 1 filters are getting pretty shabby, and the good ones made by rollei are very expensive.</p>
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<p>I have shot a few 35mm, but haven't bought any 120 size yet. Can't wait to see your shots. Guess I better dust off the old Mamiya RB67.</p>
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<p>Concur with the 16-85. When I started with Nikon film cameras many years ago, I bought a LOT of "consumer-grade" lenses because I wanted a lot of lenses. Big mistake. Buy the high end lenses, even if you can only afford one a year. I love the 16-85, and will probably buy something like the 70-200 next. Those two cover a lot of ground. The d300 is an excellent choice. Good Luck.</p>
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<p> ' No place is boring if you've had a good night's sleep and you have a pocketful of fresh film." -Robert Adams-</p>
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<p> ' No place is boring if you've had a good night's sleep and you have a pocketful of fresh film." -Robert Adams-</p>
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<p>Mamiyas are built like tanks. I started with an m645 1000s and now have several. They are great fun.</p>
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<p>Sorry, photo did not attach</p><div></div>
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<p>My uncle and my father were very active amateur photographers from the late 30's thru late 60's. We have several black and whites (they did their own developing and enlarging) but one of my favories is "parade day", taken in July of 1948, using Kodachrome slide film, which is still in excellent shape. Love those clothes (and beer signs).</p>
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<p>Nikon 16-85 is excellent.</p>
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<p>Just bought a rolleicord V myself- haven't even shot it yet. B&H has an excellent selection of 120 color and B&W film, more reasonable shipping than most, and check out their filters both new and used for the bay 1 lens on your beauty.</p>
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