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<p>Dinora, I don't know about paparazzi's or photojournalism, but the trick I learned to use with manual focus cams is, you set the hyperfocus distance, anything within the set range would have an allowable sharpness using a smaller lens opening. In street photography which require a closer range setting of focus, it's called zone focusing. Once set, you just keep the subject within the set range distance of focus with a smaller lens opening and just click. I understand that most old time photography greats did not focus to capture the decisive moment, they used hyperfocus distance, and if they ever focus, they do it very quickly....................</p>

<p>It would always be nice to know just a little bit of who used our 2nd hand (collections) camera's, how they lived and how it was used. It's one of those things that could thrill us. we go thru life, we age and hand it down to the next in-line. The story that goes with it..........</p>

<p>Alex S.<br>

I saw a Minolta super srt with a huge interesting 58mm/1.4 rokkor lens on sale, unfortunately the amount was pretty stiff but I was happy contented with what Rick featured and it made me feel I already own one..................<br>

here's something from Rick Drawbridge's Minolta's<br />http://www.photo.net/classic-cameras-forum/00bPZ0<br />http://www.photo.net/classic-cameras-forum/00bEmh</p>

 

<p>canon ftb 50mm 1:8 fuji 100 noritsu scan to cd..............................<br>

<img src="http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a574/king3sparrow/carver_zps43b33bd0.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p>I'm still using a Canon Ftb ever since I downgraded myself into a mechanical manual camera. I'm enjoying photography more going back to basics since i have slowed down. I just needed an old reliable that is built to last and could get the job done.<br>

<br /> Getting used to the focusing, sunny 16 or metering, hyperfocusing and zone focusing knowledge really help speed things up.<br>

<br /> The Ftb's easy to open, top to bottom to blow clean, lubricate, replace the seals and damper. At the bottom of the camera is a rubber pad, that absorbes the vibration and sound of the shutter you can replace with a better one, if ever, if when it falls off....................</p>

<p>I see no 6x9 on my side of the world and that fuji could save me a weeks workout shooting, carrying it around. Looks like a very well made cam, and love the simplicity of look of sharpness of the lens, very nice for black and white................</p>

<p>Every time I missed a sale on a good camera for one reason or another, I just think that it could have been a blessing in disguise, John. As with all vintage cams, there could be hidden issues? Your time will come...................</p>

<p>Seems like that behemoth lens absorbs whatever image is in front of it. Very clear, crisp images, Rick, like always, nice presentation, thanks for sharing...............</p>

<p>There's a white pentel you can buy on art stores. This one would have a ball bearing inside so before you use it, you shake it, so the paint get mixed better inside, this I used on my black canon ftb letter logo easily. </p>

<p>Seems like the camera's of the 60's and 70's are all coming out cheaply as the new generation don't know how to use them, it's just a matter of being at the right place and time when it comes to sales............my turn will come. Nice find Rod</p>

<p>Those are clean-clear sharp pics in b/w, Cory. Would also be interested in seeing few of the crap colored one's too..............I'm still saving-dreaming for an F2 or an F.</p>

<p>It takes a little more time of getting used to with the same cam and one lens. Many times I would sit down and guess-estimate spot meter readings of the surrounding areas and check it on the cam's meter.</p>

<p><img src="http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a574/king3sparrow/89600018_zpsdc60435f.jpg" alt="" /><br>

Finally...........Canon Ftb 50mm FL 1:4 ll</p>

 

<p>sorry, pics not uploading?<br>

Great shot guys lets keep them coming....................</p>

<p>Nikon F2 is my dream cam, a mint is a rare find and still very expensive in the third world but always nice to see people with a good find............................. </p>

<p>scanned to cd........Noritsu<br>

<img src="http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a574/king3sparrow/89610006_zps2dfe1295.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p>trying out an Fl 50mm 1:4 on an Ftb............<br>

<img src="http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a574/king3sparrow/89610003_zps91320e18.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p>It's in what makes you happier, where your heart is, sometimes more often we don't agree as we see-do things differently but it all ends up to respecting other's opinions-decisions. Different strokes for different folks...............to each his own.</p>

<p>I shoot film simply because it makes me happy, learning and using the basics with a mechanical, manual camera. A mechanical, manual cam would only need film, no batteries and it's here to shoot anytime................................I've learned to tinker, clean, re-seal and re-oil and I enjoy, value my camera's more now that I feel-care for them. </p>

<p>Those pics and cams you show Rick, always makes me want to buy more camera's. But how I wish I could shoot a cam like you could.......................</p>

<p>Someone would really be happy with all those gears, Kris. Nice of you to find new homes for those gears. In a way it keeps film alive. My program is still clicking like new after lubrication........it's a great cam</p>

<p>With the way news are going for film, the slower lens would not have much need or buyers, but I'm with Steve's philosophy, " if I'm not regularly using it, it's for sale". Now, I was able to buy a Canon Ft and FTb's at bargain prices. I also have a couple of slow Fd zooms I don't regularly use, I could have given them away or sale them for a cheaper amount but now they are just rotting away with fungus......</p>

<p>They are pretty special indeed. I don't see much of the F's and F2's at bargain prices and if ever they are, they are quick to go. Most of the Nikon's I see are overpriced, it's as if they are not prepared to let it go. Nice to have the F2 find a good home, David. </p>

<p>It's amazing how this old camera's and lenses still performs to do their job, nice tone of colors, and sharpness. I don't see much of the Sr's but the srt's plentiful..........</p>

<p>Praktica's a hard find in the 3rd world, the new lucky owner can continue to help keep film alive.............................</p>