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Post by belgiumreporter on Mar 10, 2017 5:19:41 GMT -5
The nikons that aren't what they seem... FM10 and FE10 with 35-70 zooms they may have the champagne titanium look but it's all plastic and all fake. These "nikons" are re- badged cosinas mainly made for far eastern markets(though they were sold world wide) The idea behind it was in the era of all electronic, AF and program mode cameras to have a (low budget) manual alternative for students and such. Exept for the name and lens mount they have nothing in common with the "old" FM and FE's. So hardly classics, more some kind of an oddity. If i am not mistaking they are still in production, but not available in western markets. This shot(s) were made with the macro slide set up and A7100 body with 60mmAFD nikkor macro. i had to increase the stereo base to 3CM because of the longer subject distance (x1,5 because of FX to DX use)
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Post by belgiumreporter on Mar 12, 2017 11:34:36 GMT -5
The not so classic, EM series (FG/FG20) the E series lenses are now becoming more of a classic today than the bodies are, wich makes for a lot of orfan lensless bodies on offer. Front to back : Chrome FG with E series nikon 50mm 1:1.8 , Black FG with Nikkor 35-70 1:3.3-4.5 zoom, EM with 50mm nikon 1:1.8 and MD-E, chrome FG 20 with nikkor 50mm1:1.8 and MD-14
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Post by belgiumreporter on Mar 13, 2017 14:30:02 GMT -5
The last of my classic nikons with manual film transport (i still haven't got a FM3A) and the first with matrix metering. Black FA with nikkor 105mm 1:2.5 and MD15.
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Post by belgiumreporter on Mar 14, 2017 3:08:29 GMT -5
After Nikon, let's continue with Canon, shall we? The first canon SLR, the canonflex, canon got a few things right on it, but to many things were wrong to make the canonflex into a succes or any kind of threat to other makes. 1959 canonflex with selenium clip on light meter and super canonmatic R 50mm 1:1.8
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Post by raybar on Mar 14, 2017 12:07:13 GMT -5
I started using Canon with the F-1 in 1971, shortly after it was introduced, and never felt inclined to switch to another brand, even when working in a large camera store and becoming familiar with all the major brands available at the time. The Canonflex, 12 years earlier, however, just wasn't "ready for prime time" (as you said). My primary objection to it was the bottom mounted wind level, although I suppose that someone had to offer such a design, if only to prove that it was a bad idea. I shot several rolls of film with a Flex when I first got one, and it works fine, but the "standard" 35mm SLR layout is obviously superior. Here's an article (top of the list on a Google search) that details all the other problems (and a few good points) with the Canonflex: www.cameraquest.com/canonflx.htm
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Post by belgiumreporter on Mar 15, 2017 2:33:42 GMT -5
Canon's second attempt at the slr, the 1960 canonflex RP, similar to the canonflex, but with fixed prism. At 31.000 units produced again not much of a succes... Canonflex RP with super canonmatic R 50mm 1:1.8
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Post by belgiumreporter on Mar 16, 2017 14:46:22 GMT -5
Canon's last attempt at the 'flex theme: Canonflex RM with buid in meter and super canonmatic R 50mm 1:1.8 no succes either...though it sold better than the previous models.
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Post by conan on Mar 16, 2017 16:36:26 GMT -5
Canon's last attempt at the 'flex theme: Canonflex RM with buid in meter and super canonmatic R 50mm 1:1.8 no succes either...though it sold better than the previous models. “No success” - Isn’t this a relative term? I think this model panned at about 72,000 units. The 3 previous Canon models came to just under 57,000 units. It appears that in this same period Nikon produced between 250K and 300K Nikon Fs. The Contarex Bullseye panned at about 40,000 units which means even the entry "almost pro" Canons outsold it three to one. I have been enjoying your pseudo 3D shots after rummaging around the filter box to create 3D glasses. Found a red but no green, fortunately found a blue and yellow so screwed them together.
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Post by conan on Mar 16, 2017 16:52:45 GMT -5
After some time of messing around i've now found a quick and simple way to make close up anaglyphs. Plan is to make a classic camera series. So put on your red and green glasses and enjoy ! My first attempt is the hasselblad 500C/M with non metered prism, 50mm Zeiss distagon and A12 back. (others will follow) Was it just a coincidence you stated with Blads and then worked you way downwards with Nikons and Canons? No F4, F5 or the stunning F6 which is already becoming a collector’s item. You are going to have to work your way down the pile so the Minolta and Pentax owners do not feel left out. No one can have too many Nikon F series bodies
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Post by belgiumreporter on Mar 17, 2017 4:36:56 GMT -5
After some time of messing around i've now found a quick and simple way to make close up anaglyphs. Plan is to make a classic camera series. So put on your red and green glasses and enjoy ! My first attempt is the hasselblad 500C/M with non metered prism, 50mm Zeiss distagon and A12 back. (others will follow) Was it just a coincidence you stated with Blads and then worked you way downwards with Nikons and Canons? No F4, F5 or the stunning F6 which is already becoming a collector’s item. You are going to have to work your way down the pile so the Minolta and Pentax owners do not feel left out. No one can have too many Nikon F series bodies
The no succes numbers are relative indeed. My plan is to continue with pentax and minolta (and some others)after i'm finished with canon, though the line up there will be a bit more patchy as i haven't got evrything from those two brands. I then could continue with the intermediate models before AF was introduced (like the nikon x01 and canon T series). Then when all thats done the AF bodies will be covered ( F4-F5, X01 AF series but sadly no F6 unless someone is willing to donate one ;-) ) But like you said, i'm going to have to work my way down the pile !
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Post by belgiumreporter on Mar 18, 2017 7:14:24 GMT -5
1964 when canon decided to drop the "flex" range and go for a more traditional designed camera. Still lagging four years behind minolta's SR 7. The FX with build in meter and FL 50mm 1:1.8 lens. If you happen to have a black version, know then that only 3 existing black FX's are accounted for!
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Post by conan on Mar 19, 2017 15:35:31 GMT -5
1964 when canon decided to drop the "flex" range and go for a more traditional designed camera. Still lagging four years behind minolta's SR 7. The FX with build in meter and FL 50mm 1:1.8 lens. If you happen to have a black version, know then that only 3 existing black FX's are accounted for! Hey Belgium Reporter be very careful not to upset those die hard Canon fans - that model was only 2 years behind the 1962 SR7. Those early model Canons represented Canon’s attack on the middle range market and their abandonment of the semi pro Canonflex range. That middle range market was about to become saturated with the newer models from Nikon, Minolta, Canon and others I hope you have a Canon Pellix which should have been a much greater success and the Minolta SRT101which really ensured Minolta remained in the top four.
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Post by conan on Mar 19, 2017 15:39:41 GMT -5
The no succes numbers are relative indeed. My plan is to continue with pentax and minolta (and some others)after i'm finished with canon, though the line up there will be a bit more patchy as i haven't got evrything from those two brands. I then could continue with the intermediate models before AF was introduced (like the nikon x01 and canon T series). Then when all thats done the AF bodies will be covered ( F4-F5, X01 AF series but sadly no F6 unless someone is willing to donate one ;-) ) But like you said, i'm going to have to work my way down the pile ! Will wait for the AF models – should be interesting especially comparisons between the slower F4 autofocus and the lens ripping autofocus of the F5. Perhaps you can swap some of your other Nikon gear for an F6. I had a loan one for a few months and rather than repeat user reviews all I can say is that is does represent the ultimate in 35mm SLR development – albeit some years after most manufacturers had either abandoned or exited the camera market.
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Post by belgiumreporter on Mar 20, 2017 15:12:16 GMT -5
In 1964 canon also introduced the FP wich was a FX without lightmeter, but just to be shure a clip on lightmeter with the same range as the one in the FX was available. FP with clip on meter and Canon FL 50mm 1:1.8
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Post by conan on Mar 20, 2017 15:50:04 GMT -5
In 1964 canon also introduced the FP wich was a FX without lightmeter, but just to be shure a clip on lightmeter with the same range as the one in the FX was available. FP with clip on meter and Canon FL 50mm 1:1.8 Are all these cameras from your collection? Those meters and those from the Canon rangefinder series are not only difficult to find in good and working condition – they are incredibly expensive.
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