Nikon 28ti vs 35ti

[Sweetlou42]

any recommendations on these or Contax T3, want something to carry around all the time. I’m having trouble finding interesting photos, thought this might help

 

[choiliefan]

Far as the choice between Nikon and Contax I believe you are better off with Japanese electronics than the lousy German stuff.
Also, how can one resist those crazy analog dials and pointers on the Nikon's top plate?

 

[guangong]

Of course, the Contax T is also made in Japan!
Having seen but never having used the Nikon, I bought the Contax new way back when new and just feel it is more intuitive to use.
I suppose, all else being equal, you must hold both in your hands and make a choice.

 

[Sweetlou42]

Of course, the Contax T is also made in Japan!
Having seen but never having used the Nikon, I bought the Contax new way back when new and just feel it is more intuitive to use.
I suppose, all else being equal, you must hold both in your hands and make a choice.

It would be nice to hold in hand first but I never have those opportunities unfortunately, usually can only find on eBay

 

[choiliefan]

Electronics by Yashica?
Maybe not so bad after all...

 

[Paul Howell]

For the money I would with a Petri 35 or Rollie 35, the Petri has a better lens. Both have 35mm 2.8 lens, coupled with 400 film is fast enough in most situations.

 

[Chan Tran]

Far as the choice between Nikon and Contax I believe you are better off with Japanese electronics than the lousy German stuff.
Also, how can one resist those crazy analog dials and pointers on the Nikon's top plate?

When the Contax RTS was introduced, year before the Contax T, the Contax is only in name. At that time Contax is part of Kyocera which owned both Yashica and Contax and there is no German connection.

 

[Huss]

Talking to my local camera repair shop - Walter's in Los Angeles - none of the above. They've seen way to many Contaxes come in recently that cannot be fixed. One new never used in box T3 than the dood paid $2000 for from a Japanese seller. Died on the second roll. While I was there a dood with a nice T2 was trying to get it fixed. It was no longer advancing film correctly - moving it half the amount it should. The repair guys said it was a main circuit board failure.
The electrics are just old in these things, and failing. Also the Nikon 28 and 35TI are now getting shutter and film advance issues, with no parts to repair.

Want a small P&S with af to carry around all the time? Minolta AF-C. Or one of the later Olympus Stylus models.

 

[guangong]

When the Contax RTS was introduced, year before the Contax T, the Contax is only in name. At that time Contax is part of Kyocera which owned both Yashica and Contax and there is no German connection.

When visiting Zeiss US headquarters in New York State some years ago, I was told that Zeiss did have representation regarding manufacture and quality control. But keep in mind that consumer products such as camera lenses are only a minuscule part of Zeiss Foundation undertakings. At the time of my visit they demonstrated a digital microscope that could see inside the components that make up the inside of a cell. I don’t remember the number of megapixels, but it was tremendous. Until a few years ago Zeiss sold complete hospitals designed and furnished by Zeiss.

 

[Ben 4]

I've had a 35ti, acquired from the 'bay, for almost 15 years, and use it as my carry everywhere camera. Strengths: outstanding lens (I read that the Contax is better, and I don't doubt it, but the Nikkor beats my Zuiko lenses); large, bright (and optionally lighted) viewfinder; consistent matrix meter (my 35ti proof sheets show the most consistent exposure of any of my other cameras); and of course those lovely analog dials (which, sadly, I rarely use in practice since it means taking the camera away from my eye). Weaknesses: the motors for focusing and winding are noisy — heads turn, so there won't be any stealth photography; tiny buttons to force the flash to fire or not (fill flash is pretty good when you get it pressed though); the lens is not flare-proof; it is not particularly small, though it will fit nicely into a jacket pocket. Certainly worth a try!

--Ben

 

[Sweetlou42]

I've had a 35ti, acquired from the 'bay, for almost 15 years, and use it as my carry everywhere camera. Strengths: outstanding lens (I read that the Contax is better, and I don't doubt it, but the Nikkor beats my Zuiko lenses); large, bright (and optionally lighted) viewfinder; consistent matrix meter (my 35ti proof sheets show the most consistent exposure of any of my other cameras); and of course those lovely analog dials (which, sadly, I rarely use in practice since it means taking the camera away from my eye). Weaknesses: the motors for focusing and winding are noisy — heads turn, so there won't be any stealth photography; tiny buttons to force the flash to fire or not (fill flash is pretty good when you get it pressed though); the lens is not flare-proof; it is not particularly small, though it will fit nicely into a jacket pocket. Certainly worth a try!

--Ben

Thanks for the info, I’m giving it a shot. I’ve been struck with the ‘gas’ syndrome again. I just got back my first 6 rolls ever shot on film, some 120 , some 35. Some b and w , some color. All were terrible! Depressing to say the least. I guess I have to keep practicing and take notes while shooting. The pics were so all over the place

 

[wjlapier]

And if the 35ti dies the lens lives on in a new MS Optical mount. I suppose the same could be said for a Contax too.

The other option I'd consider if the Fujifilm Klasse cameras.

 

[Sweetlou42]

And if the 35ti dies the lens lives on in a new MS Optical mount. I suppose the same could be said for a Contax too.

The other option I'd consider if the Fujifilm Klasse cameras.

I looked at those but ordered the Nikon, hope it works out good for me

 

[Theo Sulphate]

... I just got back my first 6 rolls ever shot on film ... All were terrible! ... The pics were so all over the place

In what way? Exposure?

I've been using film since 1964 (as kid) , if not earlier. Rare for me to botch anything technically with exposure, focus, or composition. With digital (D700), however, I can't shoot RAW. Total suckage. Jpegs come out fine.

 

[wjlapier]

I looked at those but ordered the Nikon, hope it works out good for me

The analog top is such a neat feature. The meter is very accurate in most situations. I'm sure you'll enjoy the camera which ever FL you chose.

 

[Sweetlou42]

In what way? Exposure?

I've been using film since 1964 (as kid) , if not earlier. Rare for me to botch anything technically with exposure, focus, or composition. With digital (D700), however, I can't shoot RAW. Total suckage. Jpegs come out fine.

A few were under exposed. A few really blurry, I must not have been still. I got two rolls wet somehow! Two or three pics look like the lense had a bunch of dirt on it, lots of little black specs . And for some reason I forgot midway what film I was using and tried color filters on color film, embarrassing. I think I was trying out too many things at once. My next rolls will all be with one camera and one lense

How should I store the film after I’m done with roll?
And where should I store cameras and lenses ?

 

[MattKing]

How should I store the film after I’m done with roll?
And where should I store cameras and lenses ?

Anywhere reasonably cool and reasonably dry and reasonably clean.
Film should be kept away from bright light as well.
In a drawer, or in a binder on a shelf, or in a bin under the bed, but all in a room where it doesn't get overly hot or humid.

 

[Theo Sulphate]

... Two or three pics look like the lense had a bunch of dirt on it, lots of little black specs .
...

Dirt on the lens won't appear as black specks on film (or even as black specks on a digital image). Lens dirt, if there's a lot of it, will reduce overall contrast or possibly create a blurred area.

More likely is dirt in the film chamber that found its way onto the film. Or possibly foam from degrading light seals.

I keep film in the refrigerator. Exposed film canisters are wrapped in tinfoil, with a note affixed by rubber band telling me film, camera, and date information.

I don't keep cameras or lenses in cases. They're on shelves (in a dedicated Camera Room) where air circulates and light shines in the room. I have numerous very inexpensive ($3?) temperature and humidity sensors placed around the room. The idea is to keep humidity at normal levels to prevent fungus.

For digital cameras I go a step further and place them in a wood and glass cabinet that I bought at Ikea and put together.

 

[Rob Skeoch]

I have the Nikon 35T. It's a nice little camera. There are no parts around but an old timer was able to fix it without parts when it died a few years back.

 

[Huss]

I find this site very useful to keep track of kameras, lenses, film

https://filmtrackr.com

 

[Sweetlou42]

Dirt on the lens won't appear as black specks on film (or even as black specks on a digital image). Lens dirt, if there's a lot of it, will reduce overall contrast or possibly create a blurred area.

More likely is dirt in the film chamber that found its way onto the film. Or possibly foam from degrading light seals.

I keep film in the refrigerator. Exposed film canisters are wrapped in tinfoil, with a note affixed by rubber band telling me film, camera, and date information.

I don't keep cameras or lenses in cases. They're on shelves (in a dedicated Camera Room) where air circulates and light shines in the room. I have numerous very inexpensive ($3?) temperature and humidity sensors placed around the room. The idea is to keep humidity at normal levels to prevent fungus.

For digital cameras I go a step further and place them in a wood and glass cabinet that I bought at Ikea and put together.

Ok, thanks for the feedback
I did purchase a camera and lens humidor type refrigerator

Dirt on the lens won't appear as black specks on film (or even as black specks on a digital image). Lens dirt, if there's a lot of it, will reduce overall contrast or possibly create a blurred area.

More likely is dirt in the film chamber that found its way onto the film. Or possibly foam from degrading light seals.

I keep film in the refrigerator. Exposed film canisters are wrapped in tinfoil, with a note affixed by rubber band telling me film, camera, and date information.

I don't keep cameras or lenses in cases. They're on shelves (in a dedicated Camera Room) where air circulates and light shines in the room. I have numerous very inexpensive ($3?) temperature and humidity sensors placed around the room. The idea is to keep humidity at normal levels to prevent fungus.

For digital cameras I go a step further and place them in a wood and glass cabinet that I bought at Ikea and put together.

whats a good humidity to store cameras and lenses?
I purchase a camera storage unit that supposedly controls Hamite, just hope it isn’t doing more harm than good

 

[Sweetlou42]

Dirt on the lens won't appear as black specks on film (or even as black specks on a digital image). Lens dirt, if there's a lot of it, will reduce overall contrast or possibly create a blurred area.

More likely is dirt in the film chamber that found its way onto the film. Or possibly foam from degrading light seals.

I keep film in the refrigerator. Exposed film canisters are wrapped in tinfoil, with a note affixed by rubber band telling me film, camera, and date information.

I don't keep cameras or lenses in cases. They're on shelves (in a dedicated Camera Room) where air circulates and light shines in the room. I have numerous very inexpensive ($3?) temperature and humidity sensors placed around the room. The idea is to keep humidity at normal levels to prevent fungus.

For digital cameras I go a step further and place them in a wood and glass cabinet that I bought at Ikea and put together.

I have 10 film cameras, don’t ask! And one DSLR, can I store them in the same unit?

 

[Theo Sulphate]

I have 10 film cameras, don’t ask! And one DSLR, can I store them in the same unit?

Sure - just don't let them get dusty and keep humidity at normal levels: 25%-45% is best.

After 55 years, I have 101 cameras. Crazy.

 

[Theo Sulphate]

Ok, thanks for the feedback
I did purchase a camera and lens humidor type refrigerator
...

A "drybox"? A drybox is ok. You want humidity low, definitely below 60%, preferably 25% to 45%. Humidity and dust creates an environment that fungus grows in. Below 25% and I'd be worried about lubricants drying out.

But you don't want a humidor - my cigar-loving friend has a big one, but humidors are for increasing humidity - which you don't want.

 

[Sweetlou42]

Sure - just don't let them get dusty and keep humidity at normal levels: 25%-45% is best.

After 55 years, I have 101 cameras. Crazy.

I’ve been going for four, (mainly DSLR), now have 11 total, I think. Looks like I may be gaining on you though. But 101 is cool, and crazy! Thanks for the advice on everything.