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...I'm now waiting for it to stop piddling down with rain.....
The weather-man says will not be raining long as will turn to snow. Time for some 'Views from a window'
...I'm now waiting for it to stop piddling down with rain.....
Been busy reading the user manual but not before I spent several minutes failing to get into the battery compartment as I was trying to undo the wrong circular thing with a coin slot...
a Bronica ETRS
roll film formats less than 6x9 were miniature
I must admit ive always fanciced trying an ETRS or ETRSi. I will scratch that itch at some pointNo piccies as yet, but I've acquired a Bronica ETRS and 75mm, 105mm, 150mm and 250mm lenses plus a 2x converter. So far, one roll of Delta 100 exposed (yesterday), one roll Delta 400 (yesterday/today) and three frames of Ektar.
, and I was under the impression ( from many ladies) that it's men who read instruction manuals AFTER they are confronted with a problem!
Never mind, ready in time for Smallwood, eh!New to me mamiya arrived yesterday. I'm now waiting for it to stop piddling down with rain.
Been busy reading the user manual but not before I spent several minutes failing to get into the battery compartment as I was trying to undo the wrong circular thing with a coin slot...
I have the EOS-3 too (bought it new more years ago than I care to remember, as it only seems like about 6!), I love the eye-controlled focus system on it, and how they got that to work on 45 focus points in the late 90s is a real tribute to them. It will probably take you about a week to read the instruction manual for the camera though, how many custom function options has it got?! If you like the EOS 50 and the 3, then see if you can find a reasonably priced EOS-30, a cracking compromise between functions, build quality and weight, with a really good metering system.Received a Canon EOS 3 this week from WYC to complement my EOS 50e. It's a bit of a step up as far as the build quality goes. Similar in functionality to the 50e but the main difference is that is has more focus points and faster focus. After using my manual focus cameras it seems like a bit of a cheat, but it's so easy to use.
I've almost finished the first film but I'll probably take a couple more before I send them off to AG.
Heretical I know but I do have a plan to sell my 40D and replace it with a full frame body so my digital rig and Canon film system are complimentary. I'm still so in love with the look of film though.
Won't abandon all the other analogue stuff.
I do like my F-301, I read that a lot of pros carried them as backup cameras. The AA batteries give it a good weight.We'll, I didn't expect to be posting anything in THIS thread, but the 301 feels nice in the hand, and I'm looking forward to running a roll of XP2 through it tomorrow.View attachment 235441
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To go with the F70. I’ve had occasions where I’ve wanted to shoot with the F70 in colour (or black and white) but it’s had a part-used roll of the opposite format in already. Now, at last, this major first-world problem has been resolved!
It does mean I can have full control of my G lenses too, and can use a shutter release. Plus I it has FIVE AF points.
Cost me £30 (without a lens) as I had a £10-off eBay voucher. It’s in very nice condition too.
Snap Ive just bought one of these too. Its great having so many lenses I can use with it. I paid a little more than you. came with the strap and four rolls of different films .View attachment 235588
I started on my first roll through mine today. I had a brief moment of concern when it flashed an ERR warning when I tried to take a shot, but then realised it was because Fomapan don't DX encode their cannisters any more and the camera was set to DX mode. Once I changed the film speed using the dial it was fine.
Im wondering if I can set it up with back-button focussing (like I use on my DSLR) as the AF is very twitchy and I'm finding it slightly awkward to use the shutter button to focus and then pressing the AF Lock button to keep it in place while I recompose the picture. Otherwise I'm sure I'll get used to it.
Thats funny, I set up all my DSLR's to back button focusing, when my F80 turned up it was already configured for back button focusing but I dont know how you set it up like that.
Update from yesterday's outing in Inverness with the Selfix is that the roll of Acros ran smoothly all the way through to the end.Here's my new Selfix out enjoying a chilly day yesterday with HP5+. Unfortunately, the wind-on decided to jam (winder would turn, but film didn't move as could be seen through the red window) after the 7th shot, so that was pretty much it for this test as it felt as though the film had snapped off. Unloading it back in the darkbag found the film to be OK, but the winding was just very tight. I don't know if it was just this one film that was a problem, but will try again this week when we get a better day.
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Your final image of the bridge is lovely!Update from yesterday's outing in Inverness with the Selfix is that the roll of Acros ran smoothly all the way through to the end.
Just a pity that the final 2 frames were blank. (n) And that the frames where I used the cable release were both blurred through movement. Ah well, onward
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ThanksYour final image of the bridge is lovely!
Ok, I am done. Absolutely no more camera gear at all I want, need or will buy.
I bought the body months ago as I always promised myself if one came up at the right price, I would grab it....so I did. Until today though, I had no lens for it. I saw this boxed and in almost mint condition on eBay, made an offer and got it. It arrived today.......
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Nice Gareth!
I keep saying the same as you but every two months I suffer GAS! I purchased Andysnap's Rolleicord from him and said that was the last.........................but I now have a love affair with Rollei (already got 3) & TLR's .........................oh bugger another want is on the horizon! (rattling the piggy bank as we speak).
Ha. I would love a Rolleiflex and I know where there is a lovely 3.5f for a sale and just seen a 2.8, however, I cannot. I really miss my Hasselblad and recently considered selling the 67ii to make a Hasselblad my MF camera again but couldn't manage it. The images from the 105mm F2.4 on the 67 are so good. It doesn't have as much charm to shoot with but I can nail focus far more often on the Pentax.
Of Course, just out of pure interest where is this lovely 3.5f? Not that this is exactly what I'm after.................flippin heck!
Nikon lenses are very confusing - even the manual for this 1980s camera lists lenses that either will not work or must not be used
I have just taken delivery of a Nikon F-301. I have been wanting to try a Nikon for some years but the bodies never (or very rarely) get sold with a lens and Nikon lenses are very confusing - even the manual for this 1980s camera lists lenses that either will not work or must not be used. Add 30-odd years of lens development ...
Any road, I have this one complete with a Tokina lens. The camera uses AAA batteries so no compatibility there. I do not actually have any AAA batteries in my battery store so I am not sure the camera works but it looks clean and dent free so I am optimistic. Batteries will be bought in about an hour so I shall then know for sure.
Ha. I would love a Rolleiflex and I know where there is a lovely 3.5f for a sale and just seen a 2.8, however, I cannot. I really miss my Hasselblad and recently considered selling the 67ii to make a Hasselblad my MF camera again but couldn't manage it. The images from the 105mm F2.4 on the 67 are so good. It doesn't have as much charm to shoot with but I can nail focus far more often on the Pentax.
6x7 MK 11 Rock
It works! I am always at least a bit surprised when a new old camera actually does what it should. I have a film in it at the moment and have taken some pictures of freezing fog. Tomorrow I am hoping there will be something visible I can photograph with the rest of the test film.I have just taken delivery of a Nikon F-301. I have been wanting to try a Nikon for some years but the bodies never (or very rarely) get sold with a lens and Nikon lenses are very confusing - even the manual for this 1980s camera lists lenses that either will not work or must not be used. Add 30-odd years of lens development ...
Any road, I have this one complete with a Tokina lens. The camera uses AAA batteries so no compatibility there. I do not actually have any AAA batteries in my battery store so I am not sure the camera works but it looks clean and dent free so I am optimistic. Batteries will be bought in about an hour so I shall then know for sure.
Ignoring the fairly modern "G lenses" that don't possess an aperture ring on them, ASFAIK all ( or just about all Nikon lenses) ever produced would mount each Nikon body and be usable.
Some lens / body combinations may have certain restrictions regarding metering but as for taking images, the compatability of nikon lenses with Nikon bodies has changed little over the years.
The only exception that I can think of dates back to the original 'Non AI" lenses which, on certain bodies would foul the mirror.
Thank you both. At the moment I shall stick to the Tokina lens I currently have, but your info will be useful if I decide this camera is a user.This https://www.nikonians.org/reviews/nikon-slr-camera-and-lens-compatibility will cover the last 30 years too - and yes is confusing - Canon's if it fits it works system works (more or less). EDIT - Hmmph (n) they seem to have trimmed the film camera list I'm sure there were some older models on there at one time.