Recent content by Darwinean_JohnUK

For info the Leica MP is a-la-carte, black, no red dot, no Leica script on top, never had a roll of film through it

Cheers Harlequin

Thanks Peter

Lost my photo mojo 5 years ago and shown no sign of returning so time to sell everything including Ebony 810, Ebony sv45u2, 6x17 adapter, Hasselblad 203fe, Contax645, Contax RX2, personal Leica MP, many quality lenses incl Cooke ps945, 35mm summilux and all of the usual accessories. Most kit...

The original way used since the 19th century (and still available) is to use a Technical/ View camera

It’s a medium format Alpa camera with 6x9 film back for large negatives

Exactly how I feel and for the same reason

If I had to choose between the AF N1 and manual RX, I'd pick the RX

As a user of Contax systems for some years RX, N1, 645, I can highly recommend the N1. I haven't used the NX or ST, but the N1 was rated more more highly. Though compared to today's offerings, the auto-focus will be slow but I found it fine for objects not moving too fast. And of course...

Can’t easily rank cameras across different formats, like comparing apples with oranges. My fave 35mm systems - Leica MP - Leica M7 . Contax RX Fave Medium format : - Blad 203FE - Contax 645 Fave large format : - Ebony 8x10 sv810E - Ebony 4x5 sv45u2

Haha .... agreed Can't remember the name / contact details of any good, reliable CLA'ers ....... I have only had one body cla'd previously, think it was in deepest darkest Surrey around 6 / 7 years ago.

C Can't see a foam shock absorber ..... thanks for your input.

Hi all, it has been a while since I was on-site, prompted by an issue experienced this morning with 203fe body. Thought I'd tap into the wealth of knowledge on TP for insight /advice. More often than not the mirror is locking up, not every time though (circa 20% shutter presses). At first I...

Chinon from Jessops around 1980, can't remember model. Then proper proper replacement was Ffordes demo Contax RX late-90s

Will do .... more a case of when not if Thanks again