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Great cameras. Have the Serial no. 1169-- Haven't checked the number inside as I always have film in it.

<p>Very sad news to all Leica/Rangefinder photographers. He was a man to spend quality time with anyone no matter what skill level. Great man who was very willing to share any information about using a rare lens to the mixing of film developer. He was the one who encouraged me to make/use Pyrocat HD & HDC. His love for b&w film was one that spread to his many friends across the world. RIP my friend you will be missed. </p><div></div>

<p>The sutter is probably past the "squeak" stage and has seized up. Check out the videos on lubricating it from the bottom. Use clock oil works the best. I have done it to 4 of my Canon A body cameras without the slightest problem. One drop is all you need</p>

<p>Also their customer service in Canada is exceptional good after they realized a flaw in their web page for ordering. Discounted price as well as a few promotional items. Fourth time ordering and never a problem. </p>

<p>The first Canon I used was the AV-1 which took some 'lying to" for it to shoot pictures I liked. When it got stolen I wasn't terribly upset because I had a few FD lenes so I purchased an A1 which did fine for me. I sent that one in for a CLA and purchased a AE-1p to take its place while my A1 was "in the hospital" (my sons exact words) Then I happened to get an F1n (mechanical shutter) Shooting with that with the 1-2000 speed makes it a joy to use ( works quite well with 1.4 V hearing aid batteries). It is hard to decide with my A1 with a power winder or my F1n. I have 6-8 FD lenses so it is hard to decide what I will shoot on any given day. ... or maybe my Mamiya needs a good workout. ............. UNDECIDED in Vancouver</p>

<p>Don't let fear or common sense hold you back. Just looking @ the repair manuel sends shivers down my spine</p>

<p>I just printed a roll of Tri-X pan Exp. 1987. Dev. in Infosol 3@ 1-14 . A bit foggy but for the price I paid it is printable. I got a 100 ' of it so I am content</p>

<p>I have the Vivitar Kiron Lens series1 35-85 f/2.8 lens and it is a favorite in my collection.</p>

<p>That is a good link for ALL Canons and equipment that was made by Canon. That was what started me on my Canon G.A.S.</p><div></div>

<p>When masking tape warms up it doen't stick as well when you loaded them cold. I use the clear packing tape that works well. I have a Canon A1 with the 2 fps winder and I think I only screwed up one roll. My rolls are usually 20-25 fms</p>

<p>I recently purchased a SAKAR 500 MM Lens. It is a m39 thread and I use an FD adaptor with the Vivitar t adaptor from m39 to m42 . with the adaptors it leaves the mirror with plenty of room to work. It shoots fantastic picture so I guess yours might be too close so you might need a shim to get the lens furthur out. I have a A1 and a AE 1p which works on both.</p>

<p>I use the same cameras and it sounds as though you have it under control. One thing different I use my A1 all the time. and the AE 1p stays on my FL bellows for macro shooting. Maybe because my A1 works exceptionally well after I got a CLA done on it last year. The A1 loves the auto settings so I just go about my shooting business and enjoy it. There is a few shots that I have to lie to it but it doesn't affect the overall performance. Dennis</p>

<p>Probably + - $ 2000 film. Lenses, Camera CLA's x 2 , FL Bellows, 3 Macro lenses, 1 MF body and 1 Mamiya lens. Beseler 23CII (very cheaply though) AND PAPER by the 250 packs x 5. Chemicals,I don't want to figure that out, I might not sleep well. AND AND AND</p>

<p>Well that helped reality rear its ugly head !</p><div></div>

A shot of winters grip in Vancouver B.C. Canada<div></div>

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<p>I will pick up a F-1n or a FTb or maybe both. I pretty well have all my bases covered for FD lenes. I have started a collection of M42 lenses that I can use on my A body cameras as well as my Pentax. Picked up a fantastic 500 mm f8 lens M42 that I have a T adaptor that fits all my cameras (OH! except for my Mamiya 645). That needs a good lenses also And I need a better flash AND I got G.A.S. that won't leave just yet.<br>

Now were was I , Oh ya things I need this year ? The only draw back I have for my collecting is LACK OF MONEY !! (reality rears it's ugly head) <br>

Oh ya a film list also. </p>

<p><img src="../photo/8409178&size=lg" alt="" />Shot at Ft. Langley B.C. WithCanon A1 with FD Vivitar Lens w/ Premium 400 @ 1600</p>

<p>That's great. I have been running their new Premium 400 and the 100.( T- Max ? ) The film is great for pushing (400 to 1600) with incredable great resullts. Even with the exchange rate (USA pays $30 CDN pays $37) as it is I have my amounts with the shipping charges that I have to buy 4 bulk rolls to gain my savings. </p>

<p>Yes I always do film and wet prints. Then I scan and then edit on that. I am still quite new @ digital photo shops ( I did think Photoshops were where I bought film and paper) But just today I sepia toned a print without the obnoxious chemical and time that it takes. Turned out quite well. I see when you scan a print then enlarge it the grain is still there. But I see when you enlarge a digi print the square picsels are quite evedent<br>

My new years gift to myself will be a film scanner</p>

<p>I think photo shop is where I buy my film and psper</p><div></div>

<p>Full wet system with 2 Beselers. 120 & 35mm</p>

<p>2 sometimes 3</p>

<p>Ya I have given up the bidding process. If they do not offer a BIN listing for a reasonable price the I won't do business with them. </p>. Its not worth the time I spend on waiting and watching and bidding to make the pennies I save to be worth the effort

<p>Should have a B & W pic down @ the bottom. FILM printed on Fine Luster 5 X 7 (in real life)</p><div></div>

<p>I'm a film guy for many yrs. I do have a digi but I love the developing and printing variation to make an outstanding pictures. It is an adventure selecting the proper film and what it should be shot @ next what to develop it with. Then comes the exciting part, Printing your negs, The different things I can do with my Beseler and then after toning the print. I feel cheated out of my hard selecting and use to turn it into a print that comes out of a printer.</p>