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Fujica ST605n, Fujinon 55/2.2, ColorPlus 200. Bridge Trail 1

Fujica ST605n (M42), Vivitar (Cosinon) 55/2.8, ColorPlus 200.

The first photo and last one of the building look reasonably sharp to me. The second photo with the sheep looks like there is some motion blur from using too slow of a shutter speed. I would say focus is off in the others due to user error, though as mentioned, the focusing screen could be off. You can also verify correct focus by holding the shutter open on Bulb and placing a groundglass at the film plane, then checking with a loupe. The OM-2's "off the film" auto exposure system was known to be quite accurate, but keep in mind that these cameras are about 45 years old now. If she's using manual settings, try checking against a reliable hand-held meter or another camera. Using a lens hood in strong lighting conditions is also a good idea, if she doesn't have one already.

Filling in for the 14th. Fujica ST605n, Fujinon 55/2.2, ColorPlus 200.

2) w/ColorPlus 200 Long-Term Parking

Two from my 99-cent Fujica ST605n and the Fujinon 55/2.2 lens that came attached to it, featured in the "What Camera(s)" thread back in June. I probably won't keep the body but would like to test the lens a little more, as results look promising for close-ups. Films as noted. 1) w/ProImage 100 Poking Through

Filling in for the 8th. Fujica ST605n, Fujinon 55/2.2, ColorPlus (Kodacolor) 200.

Just to note, the Praktica L-series SLRs were using chrome-plated plastic covers even before the Canon AE-1. I had a Praktica LB parts body and you could see the copper coating in spots where the chrome was worn away, and where it was cracked, beige plastic underneath.

Railroad District

Abeytas 2

Last three in series from the FED 50, ProImage 100 (digitally converted to B&W). Abeytas 1

Other than the mount, this lens appears to be the same as the Auto Miranda E for the Sensorex models, which is a good lens, BTW.

John, Miranda sold one SLR with M42 screw mount, the Miranda TM, which is uncommon. It was based on the Sensomat model and also sold as the Soligor TM and Pallas TM. I don't know that any other Miranda-branded M42 lenses were offered, other than the standard one. Miranda didn't make their own lenses, which were sourced from different manufacturers. Sun produced a number of the later ones, and nearly-identical lenses were offered under the Soligor brand at the time. There was also a PM adapter for using M42 lenses with the standard Miranda bayonet-mount SLRs.

For the 2nd. FED 50, ProImage 100.

Fujica ST605n (M42), Fujinon 55/2.2, ColorPlus 200 film.

Charter School

More from the FED 50, ProImage 100 film. The FED 50 is essentially a full-frame version of the FED Mikron half-frame camera, a close copy of the Konica EYE. Ditch Walk

Roses & Fence

Haven't had much personal time lately for photography, but that should improve now. Finally got two rolls developed from earlier this summer. Two taken with FED 50 Automat, ProImage 100 film, skylight filter.. I prefer the FED 50 over the similar Olympus Trip 35, as the FED has a faster top shutter speed and displays the camera-selected shutter/aperture in the viewfinder. Rose Garden

Pro golfer Nancy Lopez did a TV ad for the Konica FS-1: I also remember Wilt Chamberlain in a magazine ad for the Miranda Sensoret.

Pliobond is often used by camera techs as it can be removed if needed, but sometimes isn't strong enough for stiff, curled leatherette. Contact cement such as Weldwood is better in that regard, but should be considered permanent as mentioned.

Have also been dealing with a family emergency, so photography has been a pretty low priority for the past 2 months. Hope to contribute again sometime soon.

Odds and ends. I seem to have a thing for eyecups, filter rings, lens mount adapters, and slide viewers. And their boxes. :)

And for the 23rd. Exakta RTL 1000, Meyer Oreston 50/1.8, Fujicolor 200. Posted before in the weekly thread, I think.

I actually did some tests on my Olympus FTL, which has a CdS meter designed for the 1.35V PX625. When I tried a Wein cell in it, it still read about 2 stops overexposure (though still linear). I tried a 1.4V 675 battery with a spacer, and the meter was still 1 stop off. When I tried a 1.45V battery, the meter readings were correct. So on that camera, at least, each 0.05 volt difference in the nominal battery voltage results in approximately 1 stop meter response.