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<p>Thanks for the story and the great pics, Michael!<br>

I picked up a nice GS model on the 'Bay recently. Excellent in every respect except the film advance is sometimes really rough for a few frames at a time then goes back to being really smooth (the sprockets on the reel just to the left of the take up reel don't turn when that happens).<br>

It works fine, though, based on one roll of XP2 but I'm afraid of tearing the film. I had debated just buying another as opposed to having it repaired and/or just leaving it alone 'till my cash flow :-( improves.<br>

It this a common problem with Electro 35's? And can you folks recommend some good repair guys?</p>

<p ><a href="../photodb/user?user_id=327619">Garry Mansfield</a> , Jan 24, 2010; 10:37 p.m.</p>

<p>Dejan,<br /> If those buildings are public places, why not try be in one of them after the place of business is closed without the owner's permission as the polce respond to a silent alarm. Try telling that joke to to business owner and police about it being public property. I do know the difference between public and private property--Do You?<br>

<strong>Garry, that's in incredibly silly response. Who mentioned being inside a business after closing time? And why the confrontational tone?<br /> </strong><br>

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<p ><a href="../photodb/user?user_id=4506909">Philip Ward</a> <a href="../member-status-icons"><img title="Subscriber" src="http://static.photo.net/v3graphics/member-status-icons/sub2.gif" alt="" title="Subscriber" /> <img title="Frequent poster" src="http://static.photo.net/v3graphics/member-status-icons/2rolls.gif" alt="" title="Frequent poster" /> </a> , Jan 25, 2010; 12:26 a.m.</p>

<p>Garry its not the lack of teeth thats the issue but the lack of balls.Its not for everybody and the perils are overstated.<br>

<strong>Thanks, Phillip. That might be a bit harsh but I do agree with your comment about the "perils".<br /> </strong><br>

<strong>Garry, I've been doing street "stuff off" and on for thirty + years. I do, of course, try to employ some common sense in "dodgy" areas but I have never even felt myself to be in any sort of physical danger. I worry more about changing lanes on the I-10 approaching the San Diego freeway!</strong><br>

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<p ><a href="../photodb/user?user_id=327619">Garry Mansfield</a> , Jan 25, 2010; 08:04 p.m.</p>

<a rel="nofollow" href="../photodb/user?user_id=5890838">Bebo Vasquez</a> ,<br /> How are you going to use the camera if it is in your intestines and you are no longer living?

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<strong>Incredible!! Garry, ever heard of something called a SENSE OF HUMOR? Bebo's comments are obviously tounge-in-cheek and REALLY FUNNY! Thanks, Bebo!</strong>

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<strong>To all: The shots are great! Keep having fun!<br /> </strong>

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<p><em>"The real tourist police at Memphis will offer for you to take a pic of them. In exchange for $. <strong>If you're really slick, bring some coins from a Fun-4-All and say they're Canadian dollars.</strong> I saw that used and it was sad and funny at the same time. After being hounded by the few hacks, it'll be really funny."</em><br>

Thanks, Aaron, for smoothing the way for those of us "lucky" enough to run into some of the same guys!</p>

<p>Hi Guys,<br>

The RMC variant received some favorable feedback here:<br>

http://www.photo.net/filters-bags-tripods-accessories-forum/0043Ni<br>

I'm looking at picking up a Tokina 28mm f2.8 "EL" (MF). Anyone have experience with this lens?<br /> <br /> Also, I currently have a Tokina (AF) 28-80mm f3.5-5.6 and a Kiron 28-210mm f4.0-4.5 (MF). Convenience and weight aside, would the Tokina yield appreciably better results (however YOU interpret that) than the zooms at 28mm? I understand zooms have improved over the years....</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Hi Dan,<br>

This Wiki page will help:<br>

<a>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lens_mount</a></p>

<p>I've had a Minolta MD copy of this lens (with a 28xxxxxx ser # which makes it a Komine product) for about a year which I picked up on the Bay for under $20.00. When I bought it I knew nothing<br /> about the Vivitar numbering system (see below) and thought I would be getting a "beater" for playing with telephoto work.<br>

VERY sharp, nice contrast. Makes a nice portrait lens at f/2.8-4 especially for subjects who are most comfortable with a little "distance". In hindsight I would have been pleased with it at several times the price.<br>

** Vivitar numbering scheme for "top three" makers of this lens in order of quality:<br>

22...... Kiron<br /> 28.......Komine<br /> 37.......Tokina<br>

Enjoy!</p>

<p>Hi,<br>

Background -- did a LOT of shooting late 60's, early 70's.<br>

Between then and about a year ago, I mostly took snapshots with disposable cameras -- YUCK!<br>

Having again been bitten by the "bug" as the result of the gift of a nearly mint Canon G-III rangefinder with a very nice 45mm lens, I decided to put together a manual focus SLR kit due to the price/value ration as compared to the "usual suspects".<br>

I added a Weston Master III / 737. Still very accurate -- use it all the time but thinking of a Sekonic 398 because of the weight!</p>