... I ... PENTAX? I have a miniature Pentax SLR - it is the Pentax 110 and has dedicated flash gun and several lenses but it is not half frame. I use Olympus...
Hi , I've just joined this group hoping for some advice, my name is Martyn and I'm from Leighton Buzzard in the UK. I'm very much a retro camera man with a...
my name is jim, i shoot with olympus pen f and ft cameras, mainly with the normal lenses, sometimes with a fisheye adaptor, almost always black and white, i'm...
Thanks for your email Jim I never heard of this camera until I found the following which tells me that it is probably the best available for half frame...
I am interested in the Samurai Z half-frame camera. Does anyone have any knowledge or experience with these cameras. I am a Yashica nut, and already have...
There were 5 Sams' made by Yashica , The first was the Sam + 3 , next came the Sam + 4 , then the Sam Z and the Sam Z Left ( for left handed people ) and last...
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I have both the X4.0 and Z models of this camera. Without a doubt, the X4.0 has the better lens, and this is reflected in the higher quality of the image. Yes,...
Hi, I 'd just bought this one not received yet which one is it? Regards http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=3846833128 ... ===== +++ANTOINE...
It's a Samurai X4.0. I've got a Samurai X3.0, and I also bought one for my daughter. Both on eBay. The X3.0 has a 25-75mm f. 3,4/4,3 zoom, while the X4.0 has a...
I managed to re light seal my Olympus pen ee s, however on its first outing it the film winding mechanism seemed to jam after taking nine pictures, making an...
I assume most of the people on this list are familiar with the camera repair shop in California that will 'convert' Nikon FM10's (and Olympus OM2000/Yashica...
I have had this conversion performed on my OM-2000 and I LOVE it! It is a fantastic service, extremely well done, and I love the format. The OM-2000 with a...
I am intrigued. I was not aware that there was a place that would do half frame conversions. I would really appreciate it if you would share the details with...
Check it all out here: http://www.procamerarepair.com/products.htm I had mine done a few years ago - OK, closer to 6 years now. I had my Pen F in for repair...
Marc - Thank you so very much!!! When I opened the website, I found that this place is right here in San Diego, just about 15 miles from where I live. I...
They only do the modification on the Cosina-made bodies. Apparently the OM-2000, Nikon FM-10 and the Yashica something-or-other are all based on the same body....
Now you got me thinking about a conversion too. I have just joined the world of half-frame with a Yashica Samurai and was having lots of fun with the camera...
Hi all! My name is Doug Kirchgesler and I'm fairly new to the world of half-frame photography having recently purchased both a Yashica Samurai X3.0 and an...
Hi, Is there anyone out there who can suggest a sensibly priced developer of half frame colour prints in the UK? I used to use a film lab that sold throught...
Yes , Try Moorfields Photographic 2 Old Hall Street Liverpool L3 9RQ They are very good , I have been using them for about 10 years now . Eric . ... From:...
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Hi, I would also support the recomendation for Moorfields in Old Hall Street Liverpool. I've used them for 120 and 127 too as well as 35mm and half-frame. The...
Hi, I'm new to half-frame cameras and have just bought a PEN-EE (2 speed version I think) off ebay. I've been looking for a manual on the net but have not had...
You can buy rolls of film that only have 12 full frame exposures. This might make it a bit easier for you. You'd have to go to a full service camera store (as...
Yes the Camera has a fault , however this is easy to repair , I have done several If you take it to a good repairer it should not cost you to much , Are you in...
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Dec 9, 2004 6:44 pm
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Thanks for your help. Their price for a 27/56 film is £7.84 which includes return postage. I can now get my 3 films developed! John ... From: RONALD JOHNSON ...
Hi Eric, thanks for you reply. I'm in Northumberland, UK. Is the repair a DIY task or do are special tools required. Best regards, Dave ... MSN Premium gives...
Hello Dave You need a set of small screwdrivers , and you need to know what you are doing . First you need to get the top off the camera and for this you will...
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Dec 11, 2004 11:19 am
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Hi Eric, thanks again for your advice. Tried everything but that nut will not move. The lens comes off so tried the lighter fuel down there ! Guess I'll have...
Marc, Thanks for your comments, I will have this service done shortly and will post a report of the results after I receive the modified camera. I suppose they...
I don't think that most cameras read off of the focusing screen anymore - that ended back in the 70's. In the OM line, for example, only the OM-1 does this....
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