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Greetings, all, and welcome to our new thread. Post all the images you like from any film camera. I'll start with some images from a roll of Eastman 5222 (Double-X) that I processed and scanned yesterday. I'm seeing this film individually boxed by two or three different vendors so I thought I'd see if you get any benefit from buying the slightly more expensive Cinestill version. First of all, each roll is individually boxed. Also, in addition to the usual 5222 markings on the edge, Cinestill is printed, The third and possibly useful difference is it is frame numbered. Anyway, some images:

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salt and pepper, Minolta XE with MC Rokkor 50mm f 1.4 PG

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Granddaughter, same gear

The film, btw, was rated at box speed and processed in HC110 dilution B. Scanned on Epson V600.

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utility work, same gear

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floor pattern,same gear. It reminds me of an early 80's video game

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Go dawgs, same gear

Switching lenses to the MC Rokkor 35mm f 2.8 HG

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downtown late afternoon, deep yellow filter

One more.

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window display

Looking forward to seeing everyone's images.

Mike, some great looking images from that Cinestill/Kodak Double X. I'll need to get me a few rolls of this. And try it out. Makes some beautiful images.

I'm pretty sure I posted here at some point but some pages come out blank.

 

My first choice is, as always, the original Nikon F. No pix handy, but one of mine is a somewhat brassed old black body, plain prism F, and I don't think it gets much better.

 

But I would also add that in the 1980's several manufacturers came out with relatively compact, black, highly capable cameras that I think sort of represented the pinnacle of clean, "I want to hold it in my hands," kind of design, and it's hard to choose between them except for function. Think of the Nikon F3, the Minolta X700, and the Canon A-1.

I find old Brassy Nikon F, and F2 cameras, with a ding or three the most beautiful. These cameras say to me, "Run film through me, I won't let you down". Take reasonable care of me, when I need it. I have character. I worked to take pictures, I have battle scars like you do. I will love you back and serve you the best way I know how. I'm tough, I am authentic, I lived through battle. I am here for you, I have your back. Please have mine back in return.

Adding to the Kodachrome information, Kodak promoted the "thriftiness" of the film. That's right, in one ad on the back cover of a mid 50's magazine Kodak referred to Kodachrome as thrifty color. I guess compared to shooting color negative film and printing each frame it was. Also suggested (not sure if Kodak said this or some other company) that instead of paying twenty-five to forty since (more or less) for duplicate slides, instead just take two or three additional shots of same subject.

Also, until the early 70's, one could buy Kodachrome in bulk. Freestyle in a 1971 ad offered Kodachrome II in 27.5 foot rolls.

 

Now back to the original subject of this thread- what camera? Just loaded my Nikon FE-2 with Fomapan 200. I'll post a photo later.

Mike, I would like to see the 27.5 foot short bulk roll idea make a comeback. That would be a great size load for those who shoot a moderate amount of film. But want to try different emulsions.

Also put a roll of Kentmere 100 in the Fujica ST 605N with 50mm f 1.4 Takumar that I posted on page 112 of this thread. I took it cycling with me early this morning and was able to get a few images. I cut my ride short as the derailier was giving some trouble and the bicycle is currently stuck in high gear. I'll work on it tomorrow.

Had similar issues with disraeli gears cycling with an adaptive group recently. The pictures were sure nice I took that outing. Glad you enjoyed the Fujica ST 605N.

The Contax/Kiev cameras rewind by depressing the button on the bottom plate and turning the rewind knob simultaneously.

The button disengages the sprocket wheel from the winding mechanism.

 

I bought this 1937 Contax II earlier this month as it was going cheap. It also came with a Jupiter-8 attached to it.

I have a Kiev-4 on the to-do list. Need to tweak the rangefinder calibration.

Thank you! Appreciate these tips. Plan on enjoying mine and running a test roll of film. More to come!

 

Loaded some Rollei Retro 80s in a freshly repaired and cleaned Contax II (The one in the middle).

But only shot a couple of frames today.

I hope to join you. Not quite a Contax II, but close. Shares tooling. I now own a Kiev 4a of my own. 50 mm/f2 Jupiter 8 lens. How do you rewind film?

This

 

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That's a very nice camera. I like Olympus Pens.

Mike,

Mine is used manually and with my Gossen Luna Pro meter. But my meter does function on mine in shutter priority. I love mine for the fact that it's the smallest 35 mm with a rangefinder, manual mode, and the most useful features in a camera it's size. Metered manual is the only lacking feature.

Hello

Here are some from a Pentax K1000 with XX in D76 1-1

I found these a bit contrasty, would lessening the agitation reduce that?

Nothing spectacular just another test roll to see if I will keep the camera

Thanks

Don

 

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I like how these images look just fine. Reminds me of the classic Black & White look with nice classic Zeiss or Leitz glass. Your photos are superb. Keep them coming.

Here's an image for the 7th. Konica Auto S2, 45 mm/f1.9 Hexanon lens. I shot the image at f/8, 1 1/125 second, on Fujicolor Superia 400 film, using my Gossen Luna Pro meter. Enjoy!

Looks like we missed May 1 so here's one to make up.

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Tennis anyone? Minolta XD5, 45mm f2 MD Rokkor, Panatomic-X

I used to play tennis on this court. Would still play but the people that I played have either moved away, lost interest, or just died.

Loved Tennis in High School. Play in my wheelchair when I have the opportunity. Enjoy it as always.

Are you confusing the F301 with the F501? You will have to wait an awful long time for the former to auto focus.

Maybe, but still an excellent manual focus option.

Why not an image for June 6th. Shot this with my Olympus 35RC, 45 mm/f2.8 Zuiko lens. Used Fujicolor Superia 400 film, f5.6, 1 60th second exposure. Used my Gossen Luna-Pro meter.

Here's another image, enjoy! I used my Konica Auto S2, with Konica Hexanon 45 mm/f 1/8 lens. f8, 1/125 second. I used Fujicolor Superia 400 film, and my Gossen Luna Pro meter.

Here's one more image for you folks. Olympus 35RC, 45 mm/f 2.8 Zuiko lens. 1/125 second, f8, Fuji Superia 400 film was used, with my Gossen Luna Pro meter.

Here's some images from that Konica Auto S2, it's maiden roll. Hexanon 45 mm/f/1.8 lens. Fujicolor Superia 400 film,f/5.6, 1/125 second

From the rear of a cabinet, a pack of 5 120 rolls of Provia surfaced.

5 rolls is probably equal to 5 years worth of 120 slide film for me - I rarely shoot medium format slides.

The film expires next month so I better get started.

 

This Fujica GL690 with 8 frames pr. roll will help speeding up the process. Easy to shoot, a pain to carry.

Texas Leica M3.

I think the 124G went through a bit cost cutting over its 16 years production life. When I lived in Tokyo and often visited second hand camera shops, and drooled + fondled a handful of 124Gs - I seem to recall there were distinct varying feeling of plasticky in the samples I handled.

According to a well known Yashica repairman I knew, the 124-G tooling sustained a lot of wear and tear over that 16 year production run.

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The more I use my example, the more I like it. My favorite rangefinder compact out of those I've owned. The perfect street camera for me.

Wonderful combination there, James! This Yashicamat 124 G was included with a few TLR cameras I received a week ago. I don't like the 124G as much as it's predecessor, the Yashicamat 12, which had fewer plastic components and hadn't been "glamourised" with the black finish; they are basically the same camera with the 124G accepting both 220 and 120 film as opposed to the 12's 120 only, not a huge advantage in this day and age! I'm running a film but I'll probably move the camera on.

 

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If you dislike it that much, I do adopt Yashica TLR. And I miss mine so much it hurts. And yes, like you I like the older ones better. Enjoy yours.

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My favorite Olympus compact is the 35 RC. (I shoot a lot of film with mine) I love both the OM-1 and OM-2 (though I have never owned one myself). I love non Selenium metered Olympus Pen half frame cameras, and love the Pen F SLR family.

Hello

I am trying to make a decision on which to keep I have both, garage sales, the FM meter functions and is in great condition, the FE will need the meter repaired, other than that it also is in great condition.

 

I like the fact that the FM is all mechanical and will function without a battery.

 

I worry about the electronics on an older camera that must have a battery like the FE.

 

Any suggestions would be appreciated, and if there is someone who can repair the FE meter that anyone would recommend, that is reasonable, I am in California so anywhere in US please.

 

Thanks

Don

I love both cameras when working right. But favor the FM by a bit, and also the FM is all mechanical which also for me is bonus points. I love the FE very well, too. Sover Wong might be able to repair your FE.

1. Leica M3

2. Nikon F

3. Nikon F2

4. Canon F1

5. Kodak Retina IIa