Optical design-wise, unit focussing will ALWAYS be better than front-cell focussing. Any elementary book on photographic optics will tell you that. Both...
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Jay Y Javier
pusang_puti
Aug 26, 2002 12:18 pm
Roland I got my first Seagull 4A (automatic film advance and shutter cocking) in 1986. Being in highschool with a very limited budget, for Phil. Peso 450. (or...
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Terri Aldridge
rattrucking
Aug 26, 2002 2:14 am
ROLAND... have you shot much Color slide film thru your Lubi's and seagulls?? I think the Lubi gives MUCH better color saturation...The reds especially are ...
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rolandgivan
Aug 25, 2002 11:55 pm
... Is this comment based on personal observation - or is it just your opinion? Thanks ... Roland....
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rolandgivan
Aug 25, 2002 11:51 pm
... It would be interesting to see how easy this would be to do. On the 166B you can see the moulding marks where the 166 fancy features have been removed. The...
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rolandgivan
Aug 25, 2002 11:42 pm
... am ... Yes - you're figures are right - and yes these prices are a bit expensive. However whilst both you and I have had good experiences buying from...
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rolandgivan
Aug 25, 2002 11:37 pm
... Like the Lubitel - the Seagull is a range rather than one camera. Not all Seagulls are alike. Seagulls sold new tend to be very expensive (at least in the...
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lobo12k@...
whoduexpct
Aug 25, 2002 10:45 pm
In a message dated 8/24/02 10:10:43 PM, jnuse@... writes: << Thank you all for your advice on purchasing and differences between the 166B and 166U....
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lobo12k@...
whoduexpct
Aug 25, 2002 10:25 pm
Jane: bythat i meant.. if you are able to disassemble a camera, and readjust it.. you may be ok.. but i have been doing this for 35 years (taking pictures..)...
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lobo12k@...
whoduexpct
Aug 25, 2002 10:21 pm
In a message dated 8/24/02 8:48:39 AM, rattrucking@... writes: << I have a VERY nice 166 B model w/ box and russian light meter for sale $50.00 +...
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Terri Aldridge
rattrucking
Aug 25, 2002 1:21 pm
latches and "flexable plastic" ALL of mine have HINGES, granted, they are PLASTIC hinges, but, they are not just flexable plastic, the only REAL benifit of the...
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Terri Aldridge
rattrucking
Aug 25, 2002 1:12 pm
haven't had a problem w/sprockets or latches.. but in MY not so humble opinion, I think the door latch on the B models is a better idea it just should have had...
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Jay Y Javier
pusang_puti
Aug 25, 2002 10:34 am
Jane The Seagull is built more 'seriously'. Optics in both cameras are the same, but the Seagull may have it better since it focusses by moving the entire...
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johfoley2000
Aug 25, 2002 8:50 am
45GBP and 55GBP? That's pretty dear, I think? (68USD and 84USD)Or am I wrong? Actually, I paid about 60USD for mine, from the Ukraine, and it was in brand...
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patience634
Aug 25, 2002 2:09 am
Thank you all for your advice on purchasing and differences between the 166B and 166U. Now, another question...how do the Lubitel and the Seagull medium...
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rolandgivan
Aug 25, 2002 12:06 am
On the subject of Lubitel sources - you might be interested to know that Lubitel 166U and 166 cameras are currently being advertised by the following UK based...
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rolandgivan
Aug 24, 2002 11:56 pm
... In terms of photo quality - the 166B and 166U are the same - as indeed is the 166 (Olympic) and Lubitel 2. In design the 166B and 166U are very similar -...
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Terri Aldridge
rattrucking
Aug 24, 2002 1:06 pm
the 166B does not have the "mask" for 6X4.5 aside from that they are the same, quality and manufacture wise, I don't bother with the 6X4.5 myself Mainly...
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patience634
Aug 24, 2002 1:00 pm
What is the difference in the 166B and the 166U? The two sizes with the 166U? Is there any quality difference? Jane...
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Terri Aldridge
rattrucking
Aug 24, 2002 12:55 pm
I also include both russian and ENGLISH manuals.. ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock...
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patience634
Aug 24, 2002 12:53 pm
Hi Dave, Thanks for the advice. I'm not sure what you meant by the last statement..."if you don't know what your doing it's not so terrific". Do you mean if...
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Terri Aldridge
rattrucking
Aug 24, 2002 12:48 pm
I have a VERY nice 166 B model w/ box and russian light meter for sale $50.00 + shipping, and YES I am in the U.S.A., I buy them from Russia, blow out the dust...
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lobo12k@...
whoduexpct
Aug 24, 2002 12:41 pm
buy one here (i had one sent ebay from ukraine) because you should be able to return it. the one i got was totally out of whack.. the focusing, instead of ...
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patience634
Aug 24, 2002 12:31 pm
Hi, I am interested in purchasing a Lubitel 166U in the U.S. I have seen many on Ebay but they seem to be in other countries where the shipping charges are...
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adalaka
Aug 22, 2002 8:39 am
Thanks guy! Can't wait for my lubitel to arrive and start shoooting!!!! ... http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/...
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Jay Y Javier
pusang_puti
Aug 14, 2002 5:02 pm
Most soviet lenses seem to have this attribute. Jay ... __________________________________ www.edsamail.com.ph CHEAPER than free email!...
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johfoley2000
Aug 14, 2002 7:53 am
In my humble opinion, although the lens in each camera was developed in the famous LOMO factory, the similarity ends there. BUT, I also have a Cmena 35 (Smena...
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johfoley2000
Aug 14, 2002 7:52 am
In my humble opinion, although the lens in each camera was developed in the famous LOMO factory, the similarity ends there. BUT, I also have a Cmena 35 (Smena...
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adalaka
Aug 14, 2002 2:53 am
Hi! since they are both produced by Lomo, do they share the similar amazing lenses that capture color and yield saturated result? Thanks!...
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chrishaws
Aug 2, 2002 7:07 am
Very much like he said except open the camera (as if to load film) and it's the four tiny screws that surround the lens. Loosen those and the lens will come...
