Don't stone me to death, but I have finally decided to let my AX5's go on Ebay. We have one repair shop left in the Pittsburgh area and I have tried for a...
3350
R.C.Booth
speed_29_racer
Jun 6, 2007 1:43 pm
That's too bad because you could replace the seals yourself for the cost of a $10 kit from Jon Goodman and have enough left over to do another twenty cameras,...
3351
Kelly Jones
kellymjones4
Jun 6, 2007 5:54 pm
Agreed. I ordered the light seal kit from Jon Goodman and it has served me well. With no prior experience I have successfully replaced the seals on 10+...
3352
R.C.Booth
speed_29_racer
Jun 6, 2007 10:31 pm
Well, perhaps I exagerated at twenty. RCB http://rcbooth.zenfolio.com/ ... From: Kelly Jones To: fujica35mmslrs@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2007...
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richard kline
rk_line48
Jun 6, 2007 11:58 pm
Hi group, It has been a long time since I wrote anything, but I have belonged to this club (is that the right word?) for about 3 years. The reason for my...
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Philip Barton
m42guy
Jun 10, 2007 2:11 am
(In reply) - Is "Fujica" in there someplace? This reminds me of the old joke about the guy who spoke 17 different languages. Unfortunately, none of them could...
3357
tincanandstring
Jun 10, 2007 4:36 pm
I just started shooting and developing black and white last month, starting with 120 in a Mamiya 645. But that is a bit much to carry around during the work...
3358
John
john_van_v
Jun 16, 2007 5:13 pm
Hello all, I am a die-hard old school B&W photographer. But the truth is that the instaneous nature of digital makes a photography series more valid, as it...
3359
dude6473527
Jun 16, 2007 9:21 pm
... I chose a Pentax digital SLR, because I wanted to shoot with manual-focus lenses. I usually use Kmount, but I have used some of my wonderful screws. I'm...
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Kelly Jones
kellymjones4
Jun 17, 2007 7:38 am
I have experience only with the Pentax K100D. I've read somewhere about M42 adaptors for Canon EOS, but that's the limit of my knowledge. For the K100D, you...
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John
john_van_v
Jun 17, 2007 4:11 pm
Thanks a lot for the info. My digital right now is a Kodak c875, or did I already tell you that. It has remarkable color, so lucky shots, still lifes, and...
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dude6473527
Jun 17, 2007 4:42 pm
The human nervous system probably has more lag than a modern DSLR. When you get the dent in a ball due to a human kicking it, you're not starting your finger...
3363
Cuylle
quasarsuperstar
Jun 17, 2007 5:29 pm
Hello, I am currently trying to repair my ST-801's light meter (it measures 2 stops off) using the article. In this article, there is no top cover removal...
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Philip Barton
m42guy
Jun 17, 2007 6:16 pm
(In reply) - There are two kinds of "lag" at work. One is the time from your finger depressing the shutter to the camera firing, independent of the AF...
3365
Philip Barton
m42guy
Jun 17, 2007 6:35 pm
Canon also has "predictive focus", that in effect estimates where the point of focus will be, based on what you've shot. That means that the lens is already...
3366
John
john_van_v
Jun 18, 2007 3:30 pm
Oooo, I love a debate :) dude writes: human nervous system probably has more lag than a modern DSLR Exactly what do you mean by "human nervous system," or as...
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Robert Chiasson
BobCorp
Jun 19, 2007 10:44 am
Hello, These SPT articles are "tune up" notes for working techs, containing inspection standards and adjustment procedures, plus unusual features such as...
3369
Cuylle
quasarsuperstar
Jun 19, 2007 12:04 pm
Hello, That's indeed the standard procedure. The OM-1 has 2 holes to insert a special tool for that. Let's hope that I manage to get it loose after all these...
3370
goubiwan
Jun 19, 2007 7:33 pm
Hi there fujica geeks ! As it was requested, some news after you helped me to figure out which fujica to buy. I finally found a splendid black st 801,...
3371
nikkormatftnuser
nikkormatftn...
Jun 21, 2007 8:37 pm
Congratulations, Fabrice, you probably bought the best M42 camera (at least in my humble opinion). I'm sure you will enjoy it for years! Best regards Werner---...
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Philip Barton
m42guy
Jun 21, 2007 9:30 pm
I have two very fine SMC Takumars sitting around, not getting used - both are in fine shooting condition, and will grade very high mechanically. Please e-mail...
3373
Philip Barton
m42guy
Jun 22, 2007 3:21 am
a). It's sealed auctions through Sunday night - all bids kept private. Sunday night, I will announce the high bid received to date, for each lens. EBay's...
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Philip Barton
m42guy
Jun 22, 2007 4:57 am
The 120mm SMC comes with original case, metal front cap, and correct plastic rear cap. Skylight filter in front of the glass, and the glass is as clean as any...
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Philip Barton
m42guy
Jun 22, 2007 6:12 am
The 85mm Auto Takumar f/1.8 comes with original case, metal front cap, and correct plastic rear cap. A skylight filter is in front of the glass, and the glass...
3377
goubiwan
Jun 24, 2007 6:33 am
Hi there, now I just processed my first roll on fujica st 801. Great pleasure to use, great pleasure to look at the pics ! Every speed seems OK, and eventually...
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Philip Barton
m42guy
Jun 24, 2007 6:49 am
(In reply) - Unless you're willing to be patient, and pay up, you're going to have to resort to other M42 lenses like the Takumars. I use a Gossen digital...
3379
Philip Barton
m42guy
Jun 25, 2007 5:49 am
I have at least one firm bid for the 120mm SMC - the next bid level would have to be $155, plus my actual ship costs, to take it. For comparison, I know of...
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nikkormatftnuser
nikkormatftn...
Jun 25, 2007 9:52 am
Hi, Fabrice, open aperture metering in deed only works with Fujinon lenses (with one exception). But all the other lenses (like Zeiss Jena, Schneider, Chinon...
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Philip Barton
m42guy
Jun 26, 2007 6:56 am
The 120mm has been sold, unless someone else comes up with $155 plus shipping. The 85mm, apparently, will end up on EBay....
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Philip Barton
m42guy
Jun 26, 2007 5:24 pm
(In reply) - That's one too many self-serving photo-related announcements. One more, and you get banned, and your existing posts get removed. I will remove...
