m42dave

Under Search, type in the member's username under "Posted by Member". bradleycloven comes up for me, but I don't see Bill Bowes either. If he was a paying member, maybe he didn't renew. I've found the Search function on this site is very inconsistent, though--sometimes it comes up with results and sometimes it doesn't.

Or else you might try reaching out to member Bradley Cloven in WA...I think he mentioned Bill giving him some equipment once.

Fujica ST901 (M42), Fujinon-Z 29-47mm f/3.5-4.2, Fujicolor 200.

Also, regarding previous comments about images looking soft on upload: I found that most of the problem (at least in my case) was to do with having my browser window zoomed to 120% for better reading. When I zoom to 100%, they look sharp. If there is any reduction in image quality caused by the site, it apparently is not due to file size reduction. I checked the size of my original images (in kb) and those uploaded, and they are the same.

Basketball Club

First test photos from a Smena-8 (Soviet bakelite camera from the 1960s), CineStill 50D film. Processing by local lab, scanned on Epson V330,. I like slow color films and wanted to try an alternative to Ektar 100. The results seem promising. It has Ektar's fine grain, but with somewhat more muted colors which may suit certain "vintage" subject matter. Stated shelf life is rather short (CineStill recommends shooting within 6 months of purchase), though this film was expired and worked fine. It is also supposed to be more sensitive to light leaks, but I shot this roll on two cameras and had no issues. At the moment, unfortunately, 50D is hard to find in 35mm. Supermarket

Signage

Last two in series from Kiev 4AM, Jupiter-8M 53/2, APX 100, deep yellow filter. Getting lots of error messages and images still look soft on upload, though the previews are sharp. Hopefully the "new" site will be better. Hidden Valley

Mamiya MSX 1000 (M42), Auto Mamiya/Sekor SX 50/2, Fujicolor 100.

Vivitar XC-2, a.k.a. Cosina CSR (M42), Auto Chinon 55/1.7, Kodak Gold 200 (I think).

I noticed that one of my images looked soft after upload, too. Next time I might try editing/resizing in a different file format and see if that helps, unless it's something to do with the site. Or if anyone else has any suggestions?

Finishing up testing an EXA 1c and a Smena 8, using CineStill 50D.

Into the Foothills

Two more from Kiev 4AM, Jupiter-8M 53/2, APX 100, deep yellow filter. Mountain Biking

Making up for the 25th. Kiev 4AM, Jupiter-8M 53/2, APX 100, #15 (deep yellow) filter.

Interesting lens. It looks a bit like the Russar 20mm f/5.6 for Leica screw mount, which was introduced around the same time. Russian 20/5.6 LTM Lens

Better watch out for those dangerous macro lenses too. I just came across a "Kilfitt Macro Killer" 40mm f/3.5. :)

GAF L-ES (Chinon CE Memotron, M42), Auto Chinon MCM 55/1.7, ColorPlus 200.

Viewing Blind

More from Kiev 4AM, Jupiter 8M 53/2, APX 100, deep yellow filter. Rest Stop

For the 15th. Miranda D, Spiratone (Sankor) 135/2.8 (M44, preset), APX 100, medium yellow filter.

Praktica MTL 50 (M42), CZJ Tessar 50/2.8, ColorPlus 200.

Adapters were made for using the Soviet M39 SLR lenses on the Kiev 10/15 SLRs and KMZ Start. There were also interchangeable mounts in M39 for the Soviet "A"-type lenses (Jupiter-37A, Mir-10A, etc.) though they are hard to find. I have a couple of them. These M39 SLR lenses can also be used on M42 SLRs with an adapter ring or to Pentax K bodies with a M42 adapter (both have same flange distance).

Pond

Continuing series with Kiev 4AM, Jupiter-8M 53/2, APX 100, deep yellow filter. Wispy Clouds & Treetops