coconutjoe66

Just recieved Nikon Coolpix 5700. I have two questions and a comment.

Questions: 1) In order to use a filter, it needs an adaptor. Will I

have a problem with the lens touching the filter when fully extended?

And, 2) At the widest lens setting, will I see any portion of

adaptor/filter in the pictures taken? (especially at the corners)

Comment: One of the main reasons that I purchased Coolpix 5700,

despite of having EOS D60 & Coolpix 995 is that 5700 has 60 sec Movie

Mode. These movie clips are saved as MOV (Quicktime) files. The

optics are GREAT !! But, in every case, you hear this clicking

noise..."click, click, click, etc.". I send an e-mail to Nikon Tech

Support and they said it is focus motor noise which is picked up by

the microphone and "nothing you can do to fix it". Even if you set

the focus to manual, you still hear that noise on movie files, a

little less though. A bad placement of the microphone !! What a

bummer !!

thanks...

I have been collecting mostly Rolleiflex TLR for a while and I've

just purchased Kalloflex TLR, mainly on the advice of my friend who

had one. According McKeown's 2001 reference book, there are 3

different models. Kalloflex ('54), Kalloflex Automat ('54) and

Kalloflex Automat K2 ('56). Looking at the brief descriptions, I

can't really tell the difference between Kalloflex and Kalloflex

Automat, except for the price. Does anybody know idea why Kalloflex

is much more expensive than Kalloflex Automat?? And how can I tell

which model Kalloflex that you have?

Is there any good internet site for Kalloflex??

Thanks for all your help!!

Joe

Hi, does anybody know what happened to Marflex Corp.?? I need some

special Rollei TLR parts and the number (201) 808-9626 seems to be

disconnected. Any info is appreciated.

Joe

Thanks for all responses...I'll take all your advices and service only the cameras that I will use. Also, I'll thank my Rollei serviceman. He does a great job.

One more question, what is the going rate on CLA for less expensive models, such as, Automat, Ikoflex, Ricohflex, etc. ? Are they about the same as Rolleiflex?

Thanks,

Joe

Need some help here...

I am a not so rich TLR camera collector and I acquired many TLR over

last few years. At the beginning, I did not know too much about

these things, but I've gained some knowledge about these wonderful

cameras. My question is that IS THERE A RELATIVELY MODERATE OR

INEXPENSIVE PLACE IN LOS ANGELES AREA WHERE THESE CAMERAS CAN BE

REPAIRED OR CLA?? I mostly have Rolleiflex TLRs, but I do have some

Yashica, Autocord, Ricohflex, and Ikoflex.

Also, are $120 and $130 a fair price to pay for CLA on Rolleiflex MX-

EVS and Automat Type-3, respectively?? That what I paid most

recently. He did a wonderful job, but I think it is bit expensive.

I still need to service few more Rolleiflex 2.8F's.

Any input is greatly appreciated.

Joe

The Rolleiflex TLR:

Bay-1 is used in older f/3.5 lens.(Automatic, X-type, MX-type, T, etc.)

Bay-2 is used in newer f/3.5 lens.(Rolleiflex 3.5F type-1 to 4)

Bay-3 is used in f/2.8 lens. (2.8F, 2.8GX, etc)

This info might not be complete, and any addition or correction is appreciated.

Joe

Hi, I need some help!! I have three Rolleiflex 2.8F TLR cameras. A

few days ago, my little kids and the dog destroyed the lens caps

while I was cleaning the cameras. I've been looking for

replacements, but they are very expensive. Does anyone know where I

can find generic Bay-3 lens caps inexpensive?? Do they even make

generic Bay-3 lens caps?? Any input is appreciated.