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Forum: Cameras - medium format 9th May 2022, 12:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,158
Posted By dudeinv
Mike, if you think it’s heavy around your neck...

Mike, if you think it’s heavy around your neck try the Pentax 6x7 with pentaprism and a longish lens.


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Forum: Cameras - small format 9th May 2022, 12:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,080
Posted By dudeinv
Leica M2-KS-15

Finally got my M2. This camera has the fast or quick load system of the M4. Somewhere along the line the VF was upgraded to the M4-P six frame lines. I welcome the 75mm frame as I love to shoot with...
Forum: Cameras - medium format 6th April 2022, 03:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,158
Posted By dudeinv
I have had Pentax 6x4.5N for years. I got it when...

I have had Pentax 6x4.5N for years. I got it when I was living in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to supplement my Pentax 6x7. I shoot verticals and horizontals, and have never had a “problem” in enlarging to...
Forum: Equipment miscellaneous 10th March 2022, 06:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,697
Posted By dudeinv
I’ll second the Leica tabletop tripod. Leica has...

I’ll second the Leica tabletop tripod. Leica has a large ball head and a small head.


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Forum: Equipment miscellaneous 24th July 2021, 08:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,485
Posted By dudeinv
Comparison of hand held meters

I recently put batteries in three of my handheld light meters. They are Sekonic 558, Sekonic 508, and my Gossen Luna Pro digital. The Sekonic were among the top listers. My Gossen Luna Pro digital...
Forum: Cameras - medium format 18th July 2021, 08:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,615
Posted By dudeinv
Last time I checked Hasselblad USA was still...

Last time I checked Hasselblad USA was still servicing some older models. They are in NJ


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Forum: Equipment miscellaneous 9th July 2021, 12:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,533
Posted By dudeinv
Many years ago I was buy 35mm film in bulk and...

Many years ago I was buy 35mm film in bulk and then loading it into reusable canisters. If I remember there was no tape used. Merely slip the end of the strip into the slot and wind. I would cut a...
Forum: Equipment miscellaneous 9th July 2021, 12:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,317
Posted By dudeinv
That’s the back of a bulk loader for Leica’s....

That’s the back of a bulk loader for Leica’s. Take the info and enter it into a search engine or just type Leica.


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Forum: Photography in general 19th June 2021, 08:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,419
Posted By dudeinv
Hot, Heat

Too hot to venture out to try and make images. In Las Vegas NV, it is 115 F, not sure what that would be in C. Will be like this into September.


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Forum: Cameras - small format 18th June 2021, 02:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,888
Posted By dudeinv
I have Minox model Leica M3. Probably the last...

I have Minox model Leica M3. Probably the last model Leica made. It uses a memory chip and runs on a CR2 battery. It’s a very scaled down version of the M3. It has a fixed Minoctar 10.3 mm digital...
Forum: Cameras - small format 18th June 2021, 02:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,174
Posted By dudeinv
This is a late response, but I wanted to say...

This is a late response, but I wanted to say welcome back pure photography, again. I have a Pentax 6x4.5 autofocus. I bought it new when they came out, I enjoy shooting today.


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Forum: Cameras - small format 18th June 2021, 02:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,910
Posted By dudeinv
I was in Vietnam, as a military policeman, red...

I was in Vietnam, as a military policeman, red caps to you. One day I had to investigate a fatal traffic accident between an American serviceman, driver, and a Vietnamese National victim. I realized...
Forum: Cameras - small format 18th June 2021, 01:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,814
Posted By dudeinv
I have to vote for Yashica. My two are the T4 and...

I have to vote for Yashica. My two are the T4 and the T4 super D. Both have Carl Zeiss T Tessa 3.5/35. The super D is weatherproof and both are made by Kyocera. An interesting feature on the super D...
Forum: Cameras - small format 17th June 2021, 08:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,711
Posted By dudeinv
From England, via eBay

I have a Canon F-1 new, and I needed to replace the AE finder. Nothing in the States, so turning to ebay I found one advertised as “mint”. The seller is in England, I ordered it and received it...
Forum: Cameras - medium format 17th April 2021, 12:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,117
Posted By dudeinv
Following my move I had a number of different...

Following my move I had a number of different things come up. All of which put photography on a back burner. It wasn’t until recently that I’ve had the time to think about making some pictures.

...
Forum: Cameras - medium format 16th April 2021, 07:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,117
Posted By dudeinv
Great find Mamiya 7 II

I moved from one state to another 8 years ago. In doing so, I had a lot of big boxes. Now I’m I’m the process of going through them, prior to calling a junk removal firm.
Yesterday, going through...
Forum: Equipment miscellaneous 30th March 2021, 01:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 13,041
Posted By dudeinv
OK, I’m a yank who has used tripods since the...

OK, I’m a yank who has used tripods since the 70’s. One of the things I learned was not to extend the center column. Vibration, instability. I have photographed all over the US Southwest, where the...
Forum: Equipment miscellaneous 30th March 2021, 01:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,507
Posted By dudeinv
Paul I should add that I have a Gitzo tripod and...

Paul I should add that I have a Gitzo tripod and have for years


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Forum: Photography in general 3rd March 2021, 04:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,403
Posted By dudeinv
Canon F-1 batteries

Was given a Canon F-1 is excellent condition. I would like to know what type(s) batteries it requires? Thanks


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Forum: Photography in general 25th February 2021, 05:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,690
Posted By dudeinv
Margaret Burke-White in the US was a foremost...

Margaret Burke-White in the US was a foremost woman’s photographer in the 30-40-50’s.


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Forum: Cameras - medium format 15th February 2021, 10:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,577
Posted By dudeinv
Thanks for the info. My TLR is a Rolleiflex f3.5...

Thanks for the info. My TLR is a Rolleiflex f3.5 with working meter


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Forum: Equipment miscellaneous 15th February 2021, 10:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,507
Posted By dudeinv
Tripods

I recently acquired a used Gitzo 1228 mk ll carbon legs. For years I lived a series 3. My shoulders are pretty well shot. I’ve used Gitzo for years and never a problem. I kept my three Gitzo heads. I...
Forum: Cameras - medium format 12th February 2021, 08:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,577
Posted By dudeinv
Fuji 6x6/6x7 RF folder.

Just acquired a Fuji RF medium format. It is of course pre-owned but in excellent condition. I remember when Fuji first launched this particular camera. It intrigued me because it was adjustable for...
Forum: Photography in general 13th January 2021, 09:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,050
Posted By dudeinv
I am correcting myself, not Weston, read Helmut...

I am correcting myself, not Weston, read Helmut Newton.


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Forum: Photography in general 31st December 2020, 08:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,050
Posted By dudeinv
She was famous for using a Rolleiflex TLR. Weston...

She was famous for using a Rolleiflex TLR. Weston of course used a Rolleiflex TLR.


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