Hello Ryan, While I don't have experience with either of these lenses, there are two Yahoo Groups with a lot of information: Kiron-Klub and Vivitar-Lenses. ...
I own both and I doubt in a blind test anyone could pick out a photo taken by one over the other Both are excellent lenses but the only real differance is the...
Hi ! I am trimming my collection of photo equipment and have listed this lens on EBAY. Item no. 290011357613. Auction closing tomorrow, Wednesday, August 2...
My supply of mercury batteries no longer work. The last three "new & unused" batteries I have tried do not pass the battery check on my cameras. I have been...
... Never experienced one - but there's a "ghostcam" (a set of video cameras in reality) at Llancaiach Fawr Manor in South Wales. Here's a link to a page...
There is no such a thing as ghosts that can be photographed, ghost pictures are either flare or flashlight reflections coming back from dust particles/spider...
Hi, Sorry for the delay in posting this. I own the Kiron badged lens, which is possibly the same as the Vivitar. The differences in specs would be just a...
After looking through about 20 of those so called Ghost photo's I guess you don't drink any of their tea while visiting cause without a doubt those peopel are...
Thanks for reminding me to turn off my F-1n meter from my vacation early last month. More often than not its been on for 3 years now. My mercs are all px625...
My most recently failed vartas I purchased 11/2000. I don't see a manufacture date. I had an eveready and varta fail also six months ago. They were about...
I'm using zinc-air 675 hearing aid batteries in all three of my mercury battery cameras, as well as the booster for my FT. My TX is still working fine, and the...
Wild Lance! Thats very interesting info. From what I've been told years ago is mercs shelf life ranges from 5 to 8 years. Maybe someone here will be so kind to...
Hi Ben, ... I had problem with the zinc-air batteries. They don't have a very long shelf life, so you have to make sure you get fresh...very fresh...ones. ...
Ryan, Don't have any experience with the 28-85, but the S1 28-90 is excellent. Got it on the advise of "the Kiron Kid" and have not regretted it. Definately...
I never considered older F1's or any early FD that required mercs so my merc problem solved before it began. :D ( I do have QL g3 & EF with last of my merc...
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There's one in every crowd! ;) I hope your stash still works! Half of mine does not. I had 18. I know a camera store here selling them for $30 each. Do...
Hi, The problem with the, in Holland now long forbidden, mercury cells can be solved by using an adapter. This adapter accepts common available and relative...
14 year old batteries sold as-is for just $24 a piece. I thought I paid too much when the freshly made Chinese 2001 1.35v's ran $8 each in mid 2003 out of...
14 year old batteries sold as-is for just $24 a piece. I thought I paid too much when the freshly made Chinese 2001 1.35v's ran $8 each in mid 2003 out of...
Lance, Ever think of updating the 7s to a SM Leica? You still would be able to use the Canon SM lenses & have a rangefinder that is useable & repairable (as...
Dennis, I'd need to get an M camera with a meter (m6, m7)and convert my f0.95 lens to an M Mount. The total for that is about $2K. My 7 s has a CdS meter and...
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