What's your latest new old camera ? (Part 2)

4season · Jun 30, 2016

onre said:
That sure is a very interesting camera. How is it working?

I haven't used it yet, but I did give it a CLA and think it will be good.

Kyle M. · Jun 30, 2016

cuthbert said:
Yest that is correct, it's a 1985 T-80, a forgotten camera...with some reasons as it's quite limited in its functions and its system consists of just three lenses.

Correct, I think already made an AF lens for the F-1N but this was the first with AF confirmation in the camera itself. Probably it would have more successfull if it had more standard Av e Tv modes besides the five programs that were thought for beginners.

There was indeed a 35-70 f4 AF lens made for FD cameras, I just recently sold one. They are cumbersome and quite goofy looking but it was kind of cool in a weird way and I got it cheap.

kivis · Jul 5, 2016

Nikon F with Nikkor 50mm f1.4 Ai'd with a Voigtlander hood from a CV 40mm f2. Works great.

Dennis S · Jul 5, 2016

John_Nikon_F said:
Dennis,

Check with Doug at the Camera Clinic in Shoreline, WA. I suspect he'll have one. That way, you can have the camera complete again. His phone is 206-367-2440. Open from 10-2 Tuesday-Saturday.

-J

Thanks. Will contact if nothing works out on this side of the border.

TheToadMen · Jul 5, 2016

In the mail: a special back with three sheet film holders for my Hasselblad SWC. I'm gonna make paper negatives for contact printing.

Theo Sulphate · Jul 5, 2016

TheToadMen said:
In the mail: a special back with three sheet film holders for my Hasselblad SWC. I'm gonna make paper negatives for contact printing.

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Interesting. I had no idea those existed.

TheToadMen · Jul 5, 2016

Theo Sulphate said:
Interesting. I had no idea those existed.

Me neither. I wonder if it takes 6x9 (2 1/4 x 3 1/4") sheet film or that I have to cut it into 6x6 format?
I'll measure it when it arrives.

John_Nikon_F · Jul 6, 2016

dances_w_clouds said:
Thanks. Will contact if nothing works out on this side of the boarder.

Cool. Wish you luck with it.

-J

elcabezagrande · Jul 8, 2016

Rolleiflex 2.8E (type 1) by Mike Novak, on Flickr

Theo Sulphate · Jul 8, 2016

elcabezagrande said:
Rolleiflex 2.8E (type 1) by Mike Novak, on Flickr

How is the meter on that one? Mine is still sensitive to light, even low light, but I made a covering for it. I only uncover it for brief periods when making photos.

I'm assuming that by reducing its exposure to light, the selenium meter will last longer. I could be totally wrong.

elcabezagrande · Jul 8, 2016

Theo Sulphate said:
How is the meter on that one? Mine is still sensitive to light, even low light, but I made a covering for it. I only uncover it for brief periods when making photos.

I'm assuming that by reducing its exposure to light, the selenium meter will last longer. I could be totally wrong.

It is responsive, but I have not yet checked it for accuracy. I don't think that light causes failure, excessive exposure to moisture will kill them dead, though.

R.Gould · Jul 11, 2016

Leica IIIA Canon E0S 650 and a couple of Canon T50's, plus various lenses. an inheritance from a very old friend who recently passed away

elcabezagrande · Jul 12, 2016

Solidly built little thing with a Zuiko triplet lens. Fastest shutter speed is 1/200.

Olympus 35IV by Mike Novak, on Flickr

Geoff Allen · Jul 12, 2016

I'm on a roll lately. Not so 'old', but 'new' to me. Arrived this morning.

Theo Sulphate · Jul 12, 2016

Geoff Allen said:
I'm on a roll lately. Not so 'old', but 'new' to me. Arrived this morning.

Congratulations - the Mamiya 7 is an amazing camera!

Geoff Allen · Jul 12, 2016

Theo Sulphate said:
Congratulations - the Mamiya 7 is an amazing camera!

Thanks! I've seen too many amazing images from this camera to not be filled with that familiar burning desire. Once I finally decided to pull the trigger, I waited and perused for as long as I could manage (read: about three days) until I found what I considered a pretty good deal. Really can't wait to take it for a spin tonight.

Theo Sulphate · Jul 23, 2016

Near mint set of a Nikon FM (early version) and three AI lenses: 28/2.8, 50/1.8, and 105/2.5 - all with filters and hoods.

Jeff Bradford · Jul 23, 2016

I picked up a Nikon F3HP the other day. I don't really need another Nikon, but the price was right. I hope to test it tomorrow with the pre-AI lenses for my F. If all goes well, it can be my backup while the F goes into the shop for CLA. I still have a perfectly functional FM I have never even put film in, so this was completely a compulsive acquisition.

NedL · Jul 23, 2016

Theo Sulphate said:
Near mint set of a Nikon FM (early version) and three AI lenses: 28/2.8, 50/1.8, and 105/2.5 - all with filters and hoods.

What a great setup!

onre · Jul 24, 2016

A co-worker gave me a Box-Tengor. I loaded Ilford Pan F, we'll see what comes out of this.

R.Gould · Jul 24, 2016

leica iiic to go with my inherited iiia. should get here tomorroq

macfred · Jul 24, 2016

Theo Sulphate said:
Near mint set of a Nikon FM (early version) and three AI lenses: 28/2.8, 50/1.8, and 105/2.5 - all with filters and hoods.

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Beautiful piece of kit ! I have the AIs - version of the 28mm f/2.8 - one of the best Nikkors I ever used.
Does this FM come with the unlocking ring around the shutter button ?

John_Nikon_F · Jul 24, 2016

macfred said:
Beautiful piece of kit ! I have the AIs - version of the 28mm f/2.8 - one of the best Nikkors I ever used.
Does this FM come with the unlocking ring around the shutter button ?

Looks like it does. So, it can be fired without the meter being turned on and without using a pen to fire it with the motor drive linkage button on the baseplate.

-J

macfred · Jul 24, 2016

John_Nikon_F said:
Looks like it does. So, it can be fired without the meter being turned on ...

and without protective goggles ...

CMoore · Jul 24, 2016

macfred said:
and without protective goggles ...

Yeah...I bought an F2 before i bought my FM, and i was kind of shocked. I still am.
I have a hard time believing that a group of camera designers could "sit at a table", discuss a new camera, and decide that the shutter lock on the FM was a good idea.
I would think Nikon must have gotten complaints, but maybe i am wrong.?
It is bad for a few reasons, not just because it sticks you in the face.
I am not a photo journalist, and i do not do Action Photography, so i can always take my time and deal with the lever, but i can imagine it was a pain for people in a hurry, or in a Crowd/Tight Space(s).

What's your latest new old camera ? (Part 2)

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