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Published by Brian
16th January 2009 |
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#1
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Richard Gould
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16th January 2009, 08:47 PM
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interesting to read how you get on with 1950's folder, they are great fun to use,I have a couple myself and love them Richard.
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#2
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Dave miller
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16th January 2009, 09:13 PM
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Good article Brian, I hope it persuades others to rescue a folder and put it to use. I have Balda 6x6 which I don’t use nearly enough. I like the idea of the LED torch, a good addition to any camera bag.
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#3
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Sandeha Lynch
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16th January 2009, 09:26 PM
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Great, Brian. Your lens is probably single coated, and therein lies half its character so I wouldn't touch it, but I'd agree that a hood is essential to get the best from it. I can't see the photo you mention, so I hope you'll put it in an album. Sometime you might want to look out for a Mamiya 6 from the same period ... multi coated 4 element lens, and a coupled rangefinder.
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#4
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Andrew Bartram
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17th January 2009, 08:50 AM
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Thanks for an interesting article Brian.
Although it isn't a rangefinder I enjoy taking my 6X6 Zeiss Nettar out for a spin. |
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Brian
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17th January 2009, 10:48 AM
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Well, fixed the picture problem: it appears I've got to use a public gallery for the picture links to work. Brian |
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#7
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Sandeha Lynch
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17th January 2009, 12:21 PM
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That's the type, Barry. The camera is rear focus (the film plane moves) so one would need to check if it has the pressure plate. I have a slightly later one with both 6x6 and 6x45 options.
Pics visible now. |
#8
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Steve Smith
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17th January 2009, 01:33 PM
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I find folders useful when I want to go on a walk and not carry too much - when the actual walk is more important than the photography (sometimes it's the other way round).
Last year I was given a re-furbished Ansco Speedex R which is the same as an Agfa Isolette III. It too has an un-coupled rangefinder which I find works quite well and is accurate. Steve. |
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Barry
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17th January 2009, 02:27 PM
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We will get back to you on this one. |
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