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    Leicas spared by divine intervention?

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    Last Monday a fire

    http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/news/local/article_949261.php

    gutted the two apartments next to mine and nearly completely

    destroyed everything I own. Firefighters used my apt. to run hoses

    thru the commom attic and the fire itself had burned itself above and

    partially into my place. The resulting water and smoke damage

    destroyed most of our personal belongings. No renter's ins. on my

    part means 90% of the kids xmas presents and other toys, tv, couch,

    lamps, tables and pretty much everything that was either in the

    living room, kitchen and kids' room is destroyed and I am elated.

     

    Another tidbit of horror was to learn that the drywall was asbestos

    filled. I had been breathing that stuff for 3 days sifting thru the

    rubble caused from the firemen knocking out the ceiling/ insulation

    etc.

     

    My Leicas survived though. Along with my other cameras, computer,

    fishing reels and other oddities that were in my bedroom.

     

    Another plus is my wife and kids made it out. I was on my way to

    work about 5:45 when I got a frantic call from my wife. All

    gibberish but I did make out the word "fire" and quickly turned

    around.

     

    As I neared my complex I pulled up to a police blockade to inquire

    what I, as a resident, should do. The cop started screaming at

    me "can't you see this road is closed! Get out of the car!" he

    threw in a few expletives for good measure. He was about to slam me

    on my hood and cuff me when, trembling, I cried that my wife and kids

    were inside the affected apartments. At that point he said he was

    sorry and let me park off to the side of the blockade and walk over

    to the front of the complex.

     

    This past week I have been frantically working trying to salvage

    belongings and find a new apartment. The cause was in an old heater/

    bad wiring in the apt. next to mine. I probably have no recourse

    without rental ins. unless I can prove the owner was negligent. I

    heard from my wife that two residents had complained about the old

    heaters 3 weeks ago and nothing was done. I can't worry about that

    now. I just want to to get our live back to some semblence of

    normalcy.

     

    I just found a new pad yesterday and I was told that there's no DSL

    lines available. Does Direct TV have Hispeed internet? Or must I go

    get cable.

     

    I have been trying to keep a positive attitude. I am gonna be

    financially strapped becasue of all the extra costs from the move and

    buying essentials. My kids were traumatized getting woken up at

    ohdarkthirty then getting pushed out of a burning building. I burned

    a vacation week to take care of the business of restoring normalcy.

    But hey. I still got my cameras, and the kids have too much toys as

    it is anyways. And they were unhurt.

     

    Great big thanks to the Red Cross for stepping in so quick with care

    packages. They even gave me a debit card for groceries and bought my

    wife a pair of glasses to replace the ones destroyed, and to replace

    shoes for the kids.

     

    It looks like I've missed a good week to lurk around here on the

    forum. First priority now is to get some Hi-speed access so I can

    look at some pics too.

    Please critique: BodyArt Expo Pics

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    I uploaded a folder in my profile of pics taken on Sunday. I had

    great fun with my 5y/o. I burned three rolls of neopan 400 walking

    around over a six-hour period. I used an M6 with 35/2 Asph and the

    new M3 with a 90/2.8 (thin?)

     

    Shoulda, woulda, couldas:

    --Get closer with the 35.

    --have color film in one camera. Duh! Tattoos.

    --do a better job with avoiding people obstructing my field of view

    for a shot. It was very crowded.

     

    I'd appreciate any pointers/suggestions.<div>00EoqM-27452884.jpg.1f8f199711385418a51456e72a760a56.jpg</div>

    Help with Dimage SDIV

    in The Digital Darkroom: Process, Technique & Printing

    Posted

    I recently purchased this scanner and have been using it with fairly

    good results for the last 2 weeks. But now, I can't get the film

    holder to load properly. It will start to load in for an index scan

    and then get stuck halfway and just start clicking and clicking. I

    thought something was obstructing the path but the slide holder loads

    no problem. I checked the film holder for any marks that would

    indicate a sticking point and nothing.

     

    The whole film transport seems poorly designed, but for the price I

    like this scanner. Should I just exchange it? Get a new film

    holder? has anyone had this problem?

     

    I guess I'll call Konica on monday and see what they say, but I

    thought if anyone here knows a quickfix, I'll try that first.

    Photo Worthy event in L.A. Jan 6-8th

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    Hey Barry. I got permission to go so long as I bring one of the kiddies along, but I'll be there on Sunday. I don't think anyone will be averse to you taking pictures. I went once before, before I had a camera, and there were many people with cameras. Lots of newspaper/magazine shooters as well. I think most people who go to show off their tattoos will even welcome photos since the whole atmosphere of the event is of an exhibitionist nature.

     

    My plan for Sunday is too ask permission to shoot if some guy looks like he just got out of Chino State Peniteniary. If all else fails, I'll just do the hipshooting thing.

    I bought the M3

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    Ned---I'm not too concerned about interchangeability. I keep the M6 setup I have for weekend excurions, vacations, etc. The kit consists of 35asph/ 50 cron/ and a 90 2.8 tele-elmarit. The M2 and now the new M3 are for take anywhere and everywhere/ backup. If the M6 goes down I can guestimate the 35 FOV if I put it on the M3. Most likely though, if the M6 went kaput, I'd just use the 50 on the M3.

     

    John---I won't sell the M6 as it is the most modern body I have. I am well aware the M3/M2 may have been better made, but the amount of years and miles on the M6 are far less. I also like having a meter and am admitedly vain in that I like keeping my newish black lenses on a newish black body. I would never think of mounting my current 'cron on the M2 or the new-old lux on the M6. It'd be like seeing some 20something stud smooching on a 60something lady. EEwwww! It can be done and is perfectly legal of course, but it still seems unnatural.

     

    Dan---thanks for the advice on clip-on shades. Next ebay mission.

     

    Thomas---DAG is my choice for sure if the local talent doesn't pan out.

     

    Now for the pics.<div>00EjHD-27291484.jpg.6af1cdc0c4fc86fa4c2c2ae1baa15160.jpg</div>

    Please point me towards your 35mm Summicron pics.

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    Here's my humble contribution. First from 35asph.

     

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    Next set are from a canadian 'cron that I sold recently here on the forum.

     

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    I tried just show the wide open shots to show how each performs in low light. Like Eric said, stopped down, all lenses perform well.

    I bought the M3

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    Last week I posted

     

    http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00Eeoo&tag=

     

    about an M3 with a 50 lux at a seemingly ridiculous low price. It

    was placed on consignment by a gentleman at a small repair shop in

    SoCal. Original asking price for the combo with filters was 895, and

    I offered 700 just to see if I'd get lucky. I was in no way in a

    hurry to get another M as I already have an M2 and M6. Well the

    seller came down to 850 so I went to pick it up today. I fired off a

    roll of film and took to Walgreens. No major issues other than the

    stiff focus and stiff film advance as mentioned in the previous

    thread.

     

    I'm gonna shoot with it for a couple weeks before I send off for a

    CLA.

    I think I truly may have the jackpot. serial# for the camera is

    1155xxx which cameraquest puts circa 1966 and the lens is 1945xxx

    which KBCamera lists as being manufactured in 1962.

     

    I have some questions about the lens. It appears to have 43mm

    threads. What is the correct hood and lens cap? also I recall an

    aftermarket hood that screws in the filter ring. anybody have the

    name of the ebay seller for those? What version lens is it? I'm

    only asking in case it is some ultra-rare version that I can sell for

    a tidy profit.

     

    As far as CLA goes I have heard of two guys in LA area. Stephen Choi

    and someone in Pasadena. Oculus I'll e-mail you for name.

     

    Next order of business is to sell the M2/50DR/ and maybe the current

    50 'cron. I hope to keep the M6/35asph combo along with the new

    M3/50lux.

     

    Any info on local cla or the lens items would be appreciated.

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