bob_fatone

<p>yes i too have recently made purchase of 2 Fuji FinePix Digital Cameras and am looking to find a way to override the automatic focus. - this focus issue appears to be one of the shortcomings of the camera versions "S" models - all else seems to be just fine with lots of built-in features. - for the price and mpx in the 14 and 16 range, they are worth every penny, esp. if you can find them "new" open box specials, or new where the previous owner hardly if ever used the camera, real bargains - i got my S-4400 as new, apparently never used, with 4 gb card and was sold closeout as an "open-box specia"l all for $85.00 including $10.00 for postal costs.</p>

<p>In addition to needing new rubber eye-cups - IF anyone knows where they can be purchased, please tell us but ALSO - can anyone tell us the differences between the model 155 and the 160 Bolex Super-8 Camera's? - thanx - Bob in Ct usa</p><div></div>

<p>Does Pentax make an A/C power adapter that will plug into the bottom battery compartment? - This would help to alleviate the problem at least some of the time while in a Studio, etc.</p>

Yes - I have owned both the Hasselblad SWC, SWC/M and the 40mm Distagon. ~ Whilst the 40mm lens certainly has it's applications for use with the standard Hasselblad Camera Body line, I can tell you that when I first started to use the 40mm Distagon on a 2000 FC/M or similar, it was too heavy & bulky - and knew immediately that I wanted to revert back to a SWC, which I did, in time, after selling the lovely 40 Distagon with custom leather fitted protective case. ~ Generally speaking, you are likely to be in good stead with almost any SWC camera! ~ Highly recommended.<div></div>

Apparently the GX-680 FILM BACK'S in version I and II have soldered into place small batteries that maintain the LCD screen readouts and should be replaced by an expertised repair person . .

 

. . . OR IF you are at least somewhat accomplished at camera-instrument repair and daring enough to open the film back yourself with very small phillips head screw drivers . . then you can obtain the fresh replacement batteries from FUJI PROFESSIONAL direct at;

 

ROBERT METELSKI

Robert_Metelski@FujiFilm.com

1-800-659-3858 extension . . 3451 maybe

Bob's tele. extension is . . 3239

 

Fujifilm USA

1100 King George Post Road

Edison NJ 08837

Attn. Camera Repair

 

 

I believe they cost around $27.50 each. - They tell me this is part # Q84-185 and is available thru the Fuji Film "parts dept."

 

If you inquire with Robert or maybe one of the other repair specialists at Fuji Film Repair in New Jersey, at the above e-mail and telephone number, they will likely give you a rundown as to just what proceedure to take in opening the back to access the small battery within.

 

I guess that the NEWER version III of this film back has a different internal battery and is more readilly replaced by the camera user.

I am tld that this is battery designation "CR2".

 

Hope this helps.

 

Bob Fatone

a "new" GX-680 user

Connecticut

Does anywhere still process Kodachrome in roll sizes 120 - as in for medium format ??

- Keep it COOL and DRY !! - I have had very agreeable PROLONGED keeping of exposed films when they are FROZEN in sealed plastic bags, prior to being able to having the exposed films processed - potentially months and (maybe) even years !!

 

- But, expect at least some (very minor - almost un-discernible) deterioration of the exposed image, with the very prolonged frozen storage kept this way.

 

- If nothing else, after exposing your films and not having immediate processing available, put films the exposed films into a sealed plastic bag, maybe use one of those anti-moisture packets (like the ones normally supplied with a new piece of camera equipment - in the original item packaging) in there as well and then at least keep the films COOL - like in a (dark) refrigerator or (ice) cooler, as long as moisure and water do not in any way come into contact with the films, wrapper, packaging.

I have had good experiences with the people at Pro-Photo in Lakeland Florida for many. many years . . in fact they were in business way back in the early 1970's!! Is Jim Cheyne still there ?? - Highly recommended for decent quality portrait, wedding and commercial quantity color prints, at modest costs, promptly and normally professionally handled orders.

Can anyone shed some light onto this particular lens . . mfg. date is not really all that important (i don't think) . . but moreover I am seeking background technicals on maximum iamge size covered . . and maybe optical performance that can be expected,

 

The lens in Question is;

 

305MM F4.5 BAUSCH AND LOMB TESSAR IC, YELLOW AND RED DOT

 

Thank you.

Bob Fatone - Niantic, Connecticut (USA)

Generally speaking, the people at Fuji will be able to provide you with operating instructions, if only "photo-copied".

 

They were kind enough to have done this for me in that past, at no charge!~

 

Try calling them at their "800" number - 1-800-800-FUJI (or their current telephone number).

Can anyone tell me from their past experiences with the FUJI GX-680

wide angle "sbc" 65mm lens, just how good is this optic in comparison

to say, the Hasselblad SWC "Biogon 38mm" or other high end / high

performance wide angle lenses for mediuum format, or just under 4x5

size, larger format uses.

 

Also, what about the Fuji 50mm "sbc" wide angle lens . . users with

actual experience in using this lens with the GX-680 camera . . can

you tell us just how good this lens really is.

 

Thank you.

Bob Fatone

Niantic, Connecticut

On the 70mm film processing equipment, if by JOBO, they have the smaller and much more economical film tanks & 70mm reel as well.

 

Their "short length" 70mm film reel is Jobo part #2517 . . holds up-to 5 feet of film . . B/H list at $39.95 . . when i went to buy it, they

gave me a price of $28.95 !

 

Then you will need one of the 3 available JOBO tanks for the above,

wider than normal film reel; JOBO say's for 1 of the above film reels, to use their #2521 / 2523 film tank . . for 2 of the above 70mm reels, you will require the JOBO film tank #2551 / #2553 . . and for 3 of the reels, to be processed in the same "processing run" . . all at one time . . then you would opt for either of these JOBO tanks; #2560, or #2561 / #2563.

 

To futher your inormation base on all of this, perhaps request the current JOBO Product Catalog. I just recently received one and it answered most of my questions pertaining to the very same minor dilemna of processing smaller lengths and quantities of 70mm film stock.

 

In the past . . years ago . . i had used the Nikor stainless 70mm reel and tank, the one without any type of "quick-pour spout". In other words, this

version of the Nikor tank was intended for "Dark-Room" use . . where

the lid had to be removed at the end of each processing chemical step,

emptied, re-filled with the appropriate chemical . . and then the lid

put back into place. Very awkword and cumbersome . . not to mention the amount of chemistries that were required.!

 

So, with my fairly extensive background in processing, both as a job at a lab, professionally as a photographer and for "enjoyment" purposes . . . I think that the current JOBO lineup of available 70mm

film products, is the way to go ! At least for now.

 

 

YES . . JOBO also has that BIG 70mm FILM REEL . . #3075 . . B/H list at $189.00 . . holds up-to 5 metres . . (apprx. 15'length of film) - equivalent to 1 "ready load" of this 70mm film, as produced by most of the major film manufacturers and as mentioned in the last entry in this string, requires a special and larger film tank to fit into. (Plus more chemistries!)

 

Am i correct on my above suggestions ?

 

Best regards, and Good-Successful Photographing, to All.

 

BOB FATONE

Niantic, Ct. 06357

Formely - Member A.S.M.P.-Manhattan (1989)

I have recently see a photo.net classified ad that had a picture

along with the (mundane) equipment for sale particulars.

 

Does anyone know how this is accomplished.

 

Thank you.

Bob Fatone-Connecticut July 12, 2002