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Post by jmi on Oct 14, 2006 6:49:13 GMT -5
I've only had this thing for about a month, but I finally understand what all the fuss is about! This was actually a test shot, taken with my other favourite camera, the Hassy. Ilford FP4@125, dev'd in 1+40 R09 for 15 minutes @20c. Scanned it for scanning practice (which I really need), but figured I might show you folks If I was doing it for real I might have got the light a bit softer. Not doing too well on scanning the pictures I've taken with it (waiting for a rainy day), but this gallery was done entirely with what you see above: upload.pbase.com/jmi25/peak_district
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Post by GeneW on Oct 14, 2006 8:47:23 GMT -5
Beauty! Nothing like an M3, Jonathan. Except maybe an M2 LOL!
Be happy. It doesn't get any better than Leica and Hassy!
Gene
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Post by jmi on Oct 14, 2006 10:41:46 GMT -5
Indeed, I never thought I'd have either of these famous brands, let alone both! The Hassy just chewed through nearly an entire roll of Astia on my afternoon walk... those 120 rolls don't last very long sometimes Having recently discovered 120 chromes (now why didn't I try that before?) I've been granted a slice of heaven... The sad thing is that the Leica cost more. OTOH the 50 'cron is simply stunning, makes me think my 35mm SLRs aren't going to be used much any more. It's my second RF, in fact my first ever "real" camera was a Yashica MG-1, sadly I don't have it any more. The Leica RF is much easier to use IMHO. I'm also thinking of adding some lenses, a 90mm and wide of some sort, maybe 21mm.
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Post by nikonbob on Oct 14, 2006 18:02:52 GMT -5
jmi
That is a classic and in nice condition too. I got my first and only M last year but am still trying to figure out what the fuss is all about. Very nice cameras but..... Anyway if you are interested in a 90 check out a fat Tele Elmarit 2.8 and for a 21 a CV 21/4 if you are not a speed demon. Have fun.
Bob
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Post by jmi on Oct 15, 2006 5:54:46 GMT -5
Thanks Bob for the suggestions, I was thinking along those lines too. I hear the CV lenses are quite good, and I very much doubt I can afford a Leitz 21mm!
I'm actually more used to a 28, but these seem to be somewhat pricey even for the CV unless I could make do without having a finder.
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Post by nikonbob on Oct 15, 2006 7:12:13 GMT -5
I enjoy a 28mm lens but when I bought my M4 it came with a pre asph 35 Lux and a Fat Tele Elmarit, both Canadian versions, so looking around I thought the CV21/4 was a nice fit especially since it came with a VF. I have not been disappointed with it. If I won the lottery I might up grade to modern asph Leica glass but the again maybe not. The kit I have does well enough optically for me. I think Gene has or had a 21/4 CV also.
Bob
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Post by jmi on Oct 15, 2006 8:30:27 GMT -5
35 'lux, mmmmm The 21mm looks like a good bet, I'll just have to get used to the fov. I could do with something about that wide since I often travel to observatories and making decent pictures of huge telescopes is virtually impossible without an ultrawide.
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Post by nikonbob on Oct 15, 2006 9:52:33 GMT -5
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Don't get too excited about 35 Lux as it is the "pre asph" model and many have negative comments on it's optical ability. Not being too critical and not using it at 1.4 too often, it will do me fine. You may find that the 21mm is addicting for your use and you might start to wonder what a CV 15 would do for you. It is a slippery slope those ultra wides.
Bob
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Post by kiev4a on Oct 15, 2006 23:01:44 GMT -5
I've had three M3s over the past 30 years and never kept one more than a year. I love the way the handle and the shutter sound and the film advance. I didn't like the weight and the size and I could never bring myself to fork over the kind of money needed to buy any additional lenses so I sold 'em and used the money on equipment where I got more bang for my buck. Now if I could afford a IIIG I would get one in a minute!
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