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<p>guys<br /> bought this for not a lot it was in a bad state so I bought it to restore<br> I suppose the sensible thing to have done would have been to use the shutter lens on my busche pressman<br> and scrap the body but I wasn't going to do that<br /> I have a few vintage 120 roll film backs I can use with it<br /> ill use it soon just to see what the heliar lens is like<br /> they are supposed to be good<br /> it wasn't hard to restore I have a system I go thru when restoring cameras so its quite easy<br /> the shutter and lens have been cleaned and serviced<br /> I really like doing them up like this in the winter months<br /> I also modify them too but that's another story<br /> what do you think of it<br /> is the heliar lens as good as the net says<br /> regardsAndrew<br /> <img id="fullsizeMedia" src="http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h128/armagh5/voigtlander%20105%20heliar/009_1_zpsb00062db.jpg" alt=" photo 009_1_zpsb00062db.jpg" width="800" height="533" data-link="src{:fullsizeUrl} width{:rsWidth} height{:rsHeight}" /><img id="placeHolder_0" src="http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h128/armagh5/voigtlander%20105%20heliar/003_1_zps34f30548.jpg" alt=" photo 003_1_zps34f30548.jpg" data-link="id{:placeHolderId}" /><br /> <img id="fullsizeMedia" src="http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h128/armagh5/voigtlander%20105%20heliar/009_1_zpsb00062db.jpg" alt=" photo 009_1_zpsb00062db.jpg" width="800" height="533" data-link="src{:fullsizeUrl} width{:rsWidth} height{:rsHeight}" /><br /> <img id="fullsizeMedia" src="http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h128/armagh5/voigtlander%20105%20heliar/008_1_zps606ba707.jpg" alt=" photo 008_1_zps606ba707.jpg" width="800" height="533" data-link="src{:fullsizeUrl} width{:rsWidth} height{:rsHeight}" /><br /> <img id="fullsizeMedia" src="http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h128/armagh5/voigtlander%20105%20heliar/007_1_zpsd34c7e44.jpg" alt=" photo 007_1_zpsd34c7e44.jpg" width="800" height="533" data-link="src{:fullsizeUrl} width{:rsWidth} height{:rsHeight}" /><br /> <img id="fullsizeMedia" src="http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h128/armagh5/voigtlander%20105%20heliar/012_1_zps65a2d63e.jpg" alt=" photo 012_1_zps65a2d63e.jpg" width="800" height="533" data-link="src{:fullsizeUrl} width{:rsWidth} height{:rsHeight}" /><br /> <img id="fullsizeMedia" src="http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h128/armagh5/voigtlander%20105%20heliar/011_1_zpsf641d0fe.jpg" alt=" photo 011_1_zpsf641d0fe.jpg" width="800" height="533" data-link="src{:fullsizeUrl} width{:rsWidth} height{:rsHeight}" /><br /> <img id="fullsizeMedia" src="http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h128/armagh5/voigtlander%20105%20heliar/009_1_zpsbf4306f9.jpg" alt=" photo 009_1_zpsbf4306f9.jpg" width="449" height="675" data-link="src{:fullsizeUrl} width{:rsWidth} height{:rsHeight}" /><br /> <img id="fullsizeMedia" src="http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h128/armagh5/voigtlander%20105%20heliar/008_1_zps897942ca.jpg" alt=" photo 008_1_zps897942ca.jpg" width="800" height="533" data-link="src{:fullsizeUrl} width{:rsWidth} height{:rsHeight}" /><br /> <img id="fullsizeMedia" src="http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h128/armagh5/voigtlander%20105%20heliar/007_1_zpsedb427d6.jpg" alt=" photo 007_1_zpsedb427d6.jpg" width="800" height="533" data-link="src{:fullsizeUrl} width{:rsWidth} height{:rsHeight}" /><br /> <img id="fullsizeMedia" src="http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h128/armagh5/voigtlander%20105%20heliar/006_1_zps53143642.jpg" alt=" photo 006_1_zps53143642.jpg" width="449" height="675" data-link="src{:fullsizeUrl} width{:rsWidth} height{:rsHeight}" /></p> <p> </p>

<p>its not as big and heavy as I thought it would be<br> it has the 90mm sekor lens<br> I was shocked to see how new it looks<br> I only had to replace the light seals with some 1.5mm sheet closed cell foam which was easy<br> think ill take it out for a run and frighten a few people<br> ive a chimney pd meter and a vivitar x2 converter on the way<br> as im used to a meter and a teleconverter on my bronicia<br> I must admit I like the rb a lot its very easy to operate I cant wait to get my first film thru it<br> I cant see any problems using it outside as ive a 5x4<br> whats you experiences with this camera all good or some bad<br> Ive now no excuse not to take some great photos .....its up to me to point it in the right things<br> regards Andrew</p>

<p>guys<br> thanks for your replies<br> I just bought a chimney finder with pd metering instead as im used to using my bronicia ec-tl with its waist finder its so convienient with its built in meter when using filters I thought id need one for my rb<br> im looking forward to using it<br> thanks again<br> Andrew</p>

<p>Guys<br> is this worth getting<br> I cant find much on the net, no one has actually any complaints about it though.<br> Is it accurate enough to use with black and white film <br> can it be used easily while wearing glasses <br> regards Andrew</p>

<p>Jamie and Andy<br> thanks for you replies<br> just what I needed to know<br> regards Andrew</p>

<p>Hi all<br> is the standard 14-42 mm kit lens that comes with an P-EL1 a mk1 version only<br> and the mk2 and mk2r came out on the E-PL2<br> its just that all the E-PL1 Cameras on e bay all seem to have a mk1 lens on them <br> does the mk1 have a 40.5mm filter thread and <br> the mk2 and 2r have a 37mm filter thread<br> ive been looking for an E-PL1 with a mk2 lens on e bay and I think it wouldn't exist with a mk2 as standard<br> regards Andrew</p>

<p>U.S. 101st Airborne Reenactors Group Northern Ireland<br /> Lumix G1 with unbranded 25mm cctv c mount lenses <br /> I took this lens specifically to take photos of the Group<br /> I like the look this lens produces and it gives what I perceive to be an old look<br /> all I did post process was convert it to black and white<br /> I took a few others which came out nice in both colour and black and white conversions<br /> Hope you like it<br /> regards Andrew<br /> <img id="placeHolder_0" src="http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h128/armagh5/fujian%2025mm/019JPGb_1_zps6060728c.jpg" alt=" photo 019JPGb_1_zps6060728c.jpg" data-link="id{:placeHolderId}" /><br> <img id="fullsizeMedia" src="http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h128/armagh5/fujian%2025mm/012JPGa_1_zps025cd38a.jpg" alt=" photo 012JPGa_1_zps025cd38a.jpg" width="448" height="675" data-link="src{:fullsizeUrl} width{:rsWidth} height{:rsHeight}" /></p>

<p>guys<br> thanks for all your responses they have all been really use full <br> and thanks Jamie for your comment<br> Im looking forward to getting an E-PL1 as I just like it a lot from all the reviews ive read<br> and I would make great use of it on many lenses<br> im particularly interested in its art filters and the camera looks really cool too<br> its a nice piece of design<br> regards Andrew<br> regards Andrew</p>

<p>hi all<br> these are my first photos ive posted here on photos.net<br> I hope ive got the sizes right<br> heres a shot taken on my G1 with a Fujian 25mm cctv lens ive included black and white too<br> my editing software is the standard program you get with an eos<br> the close up shots are taken on the G1 ex opt zoom which supports the zoom in focus function while the others are standard 25mm view I have quite a few cctv lenses if you havnt got any id recommend them<br> I did this to see what effect id get on the ex opt zoom setting which I think I like<br> these are the first outdoor shots ive taken with it<br> it tends to tone down the full effect of the 25mm Fujian which I like too<br> ive put this post up as a test to see if I can get it right posting photos<br> all comments welcome on the photos they are taken nearin an old Cemetry near Portmore Lough in Northern Ireland<br> which is a small lough next to the biggest fresh water lake in the U.K. Lough Neagh<br> regards Andrew<img id="fullsizeMedia" src="http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h128/armagh5/fujian%2025mm/006JPGc_1_zps898a63bb.jpg" alt=" photo 006JPGc_1_zps898a63bb.jpg" width="800" height="531" data-link="src{:fullsizeUrl} width{:rsWidth} height{:rsHeight}" /><img id="fullsizeMedia" src="http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h128/armagh5/fujian%2025mm/006JPGcJPGa_1_zps9fef346c.jpg" alt=" photo 006JPGcJPGa_1_zps9fef346c.jpg" width="800" height="531" data-link="src{:fullsizeUrl} width{:rsWidth} height{:rsHeight}" /></p> <p><img id="fullsizeMedia" src="http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h128/armagh5/fujian%2025mm/029_1_zps069ea5ac.jpg" alt=" photo 029_1_zps069ea5ac.jpg" width="800" height="531" data-link="src{:fullsizeUrl} width{:rsWidth} height{:rsHeight}" />Andrew</p> <p><img id="placeHolder_0" src="http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h128/armagh5/fujian%2025mm/029JPGa_1_zpsd8b97222.jpg" alt=" photo 029JPGa_1_zpsd8b97222.jpg" data-link="id{:placeHolderId}" /></p>

<p>Cory<br> thanks for the link to all the filters they are interesting an a good idea<br> Andrew</p>

<p>just thought of this ....how about holga lenses<br> I was planning on getting a set for my eos and one for my G1 <br> they are even on my watch list<br> perhaps they are the answer ,I like the idea of scratching and sanding clear filters I have a few old ones I could use and the stocking idea id forgot about<br> I have a cheap helios m44-4 and its as sharp as my Olympus om 50mm......honest<br> some how I think the closest lens wise would be a holga I could sand the edge of one too I suppose<br> ill wait and see what they are like first as standard and 2nd drilled out to f8<br> if anyone has other ideas id like to hear them<br> regards Andrew</p>

<p>I need it for my g1 and I want to use it on my canon 550d eos too so it cant be a c mount lens as I need infinity<br> ive researched the following lens<br> carl zeiss jena 29mm f2.8<br> pentagon electric 29mm f2.8 could be the same as the above<br> prakticar 24mm f2.8<br> that's as far as ive got with m42 thread mount lenses tonight on the net they are all sharp in the middle and soft around the edges<br> but from sample photos ive seen are not soft enough for what im after , im after sort of the same effect my 25mm Fujian gives on my g1 at normal length or on the EZ OPT ZOOM setting or x2 optical zoom in a normal landscape shot to get a realy old vintage shot<br> im after sharp in the center and realey fuzzy around the edges so the effect can be clearly be seen <br> in a focal length of between say about 30-60mm<br> can any of you help me out it seems no one makes a lens this bad <br> perhaps such a lens doesn't exist <br> regards Andrew</p>

<p>hi all<br> ive read that the mk2 and same lens mk2r are better optically than the mk1<br> is there realy much difference opticaly between them for street and landscape and portraits<br> would you avoid buying a p-el1 camera with the mk1 lens or are they close enough to make no practical difference<br> is it true the mk1 inner tube wobbles on the mk1 when autofocusing<br> ill be using it a lot with legacy and cctv lenses but I still want to have an Olympus lens<br> I realy want to get a p-el1<br> im not realy concerned if its an obsolete cameras as previously described my g1 could be described as obsolete and I think its great and so are all my film cameras I suppose and they are great too and I intend to get a nex 5n soon as I couldn't decide between the 2 so I thought id take the easy route and get both</p> <p>what are your thoughts on the Olympus lens differences ....optically that is<br> I don't care about focus speed much on af<br> regards Andrew</p>

<p>hi all<br> first off thanks to all you lot who answered my last helios m44 58mm lens post<br> the thing is I got a realy nice m44-4 version a couple of weeks ago<br> I must tell you I havnt used it yet on my g1 as im waiting on the adapter which is what I realy only wanted it for but I discovered I had an m42 to eos adapter on a set of macro bellows I use for 120 folder shutter lenses on my eos so I tried the helios on my eos that's got a 1.6 crop factor and it is excellent <br> it is great to operate its really well made and the images are sharp ..well that's what they look like to me right across the frame on my moniter<br> im realy looking forward to putting it on my G1 but heres the thing<br> I was going to buy some more of them as many of you have done a very early one and a 7 now im thinking it may be a waste of time<br> as the 4 is so good<br> what would you do, would there be enough of a difference between them to have all 3<br> would the earliest versions give a more early type lens look and would the 7 be sharper than the 4 I have<br> would they all look similar on my moniter but different on a 12 x 16 print<br> its not the cost im worried about more so lens duplication in my bag<br> what do you think<br> regards Andrew</p>