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

[cooltouch]

Congrats, David. I love my P and I suspect you'll love yours too.

 

[guangong]

A Canon P is the closest thing to a Leica iiig...but a lot cheaper. Very robust if extra careful not to touch shutter curtains when loading film. Warning, P will not permit collapsible lenses to collapse. Enjoy.

 

[kb244]

A Canon P is the closest thing to a Leica iiig...but a lot cheaper. Very robust if extra careful not to touch shutter curtains when loading film. Warning, P will not permit collapsible lenses to collapse. Enjoy.

Or for that matter some of the popular lens that like to protrude back into the camera like certain models/ages of the Jupiter-12 35/2.8. Least in regards to the shutter curtain, if you got wrinkles in it, best not to freak out since it seems rare that you would find one without a few already by now. But yea, not an easy (or cheap) replacement if you thumb right thru it.

 

[cooltouch]

I've seen P's with rather severely wrinkled shutter curtains that still functioned just fine. As you mention, finding a P without a wrinkled curtain is, in fact, uncommon. I really lucked into mine. It has a small ding on the top right corner, but the shutter curtain looks almost brand new. First P I've ever seen with a not-wrinkled curtain. So of course, I had to buy it. I figured I could live with a bit of cosmetic damage since it meant having such a nice curtain.

 

[Kodachromeguy]

View attachment 173078 I found an absolutely mint Bronica GS-1, along with 100/3.5 and grip in equal condition. If someone had told me that it was never used, I wouldn't argue with them. I paid what I feel was a fair price, but it's a shame how much these have come off over the years. Picked up some Fuji Acros and excited about giving it a try. Will eventually pass this one on as well, as I like finding these gems, trying them and then going to find the next one. Have a new (literally never used) 150mm PG lens on its way to go with it. Good time to be a film photographer!

So how has the GS-1 worked out for you? And have you experienced any of the vibration that some people on various forums complained about? Thanks for any comments on the GS-1.

 

[Sirius Glass]

Vibration with slrs is a grossly exaggerated trait that only exists in rf users with who are envious that they cannot use shorter and longer lenses, have trouble with polarizers, cannot see the depth of field, and refuse to admit that their choices are not the only choices in photography.

 

[Montaggio]

So how has the GS-1 worked out for you? And have you experienced any of the vibration that some people on various forums complained about? Thanks for any comments on the GS-1.

I've only run one roll through it so far - mainly to test to make sure it was working and metering properly. Everything 100%, so that's good. I just put a roll of Acros in, so will see what I can get out of it in terms of quality now. So far, a couple of comments regarding format - nice big negs! And I really like the 6x7 format - not too square and not too rectangular. The ability to put 6x6 or 6x4.5 backs on it really adds to flexibility, but I probably won't. Size and weight is surprisingly good - it's very manageable. I'm using it without a grip right now, but it is nicely balanced with it on. I just wanted to try the old school winder! The mirror staying up took a bit of getting used to, but it's fine. Vibration is fine - I'll probably use lock up as I'm more interested in landscapes and waterfalls with longer exposures. Prism viewfinder is bright - no complaints and I don't miss a WLF. My biggest issue is that it is basically mint and I don't want to scratch it up. Overall I'm very pleased with this choice for 6x7. I'll likely eventually sell it, but I can see myself rescuing another someday if I find one as nice. Oh and I bought a NOS 150mm which seems very nice, but haven't shot with it yet.

 

[OptiKen]

KONICA 35mm AUTO-REFLEX HALF/FULL FRAME WITH 52MM f; 1.8 LENS
I'm not sure if the auto exposure works. I just ordered a battery for it.
I'm anxious to try it as I like the idea of being able to switch from half to full frame and back again on a single roll.
Like the other Konica Auto reflex cameras, it's really heavy.

 

[kb244]

I've seen P's with rather severely wrinkled shutter curtains that still functioned just fine. As you mention, finding a P without a wrinkled curtain is, in fact, uncommon. I really lucked into mine. It has a small ding on the top right corner, but the shutter curtain looks almost brand new. First P I've ever seen with a not-wrinkled curtain. So of course, I had to buy it. I figured I could live with a bit of cosmetic damage since it meant having such a nice curtain.

Similar deal with the Canon 7, though mine has very very few (only 3 that I can count... 1 I put there [bleh]) but I've seen pictures of ones wrinkled to hell and reported to have good shutter speeds within a third or half of a stop. But yea I would be in the same boat, if the P was scraped along the front being all cosmetically 'ugh', but had pristine curtains I would be like "hell ya", since as long as I don't hit the curtain it'll last quite some time.

I like my 7... but I want a P again.

 

[mynewcolour]

KONICA 35mm AUTO-REFLEX HALF/FULL FRAME WITH 52MM f; 1.8 LENS
I'm not sure if the auto exposure works. I just ordered a battery for it.
I'm anxious to try it as I like the idea of being able to switch from half to full frame and back again on a single roll.
Like the other Konica Auto reflex cameras, it's really heavy.

Big fun. Built to last, mechanical, nice lens.

I had one. I found it too big, but very much liked the results and how the camera inspired photographic half-frame 'games' (for example shooting macro + micro of each subject).

I'm not sure if there were other 'switchable' format 35mm cameras?

 

[Christophoto]

My newest brand old camera. Pocket Folding Kodak that I was able to date to 1898. Just got it the other day, ran a roll of Tri-X and a roll of T-MAX through it yesterday evening. Did surprisingly well for a 119 year old camera that fits in my jacket pocket. I usually have an Isolette in there but I might have to give this little guy some pocket time every now and then.

 

[Larry the sailor]

I just negotiated a deal with an internet friend on a non-photography related forum
We came to a deal on 2 35mm SLRs and 6 lenses.
1st camera is a Canon FT-QL, 2nd is a Canon F-1N Hope to have them in hand by next weekend.

 

[Someonenameddavid]

KONICA 35mm AUTO-REFLEX HALF/FULL FRAME WITH 52MM f; 1.8 LENS
I'm not sure if the auto exposure works. I just ordered a battery for it.
I'm anxious to try it as I like the idea of being able to switch from half to full frame and back again on a single roll.
Like the other Konica Auto reflex cameras, it's really heavy.

Automated photofinishing put paid to half-frame... can you imagine a machine that reads a negative roll with mixed half and full frame negatives...crazy

 

[sabredog]

A group of us have been helping another mate move heavy boxes and furniture around in his new villa after he sold his house. (He is a two time pancreatic cancer survivor and his health was ravaged by the cancer and the treatments he had - but he is still with us!). So much stuff to move, even after a number of Sunday afternoons, but we were really enjoying helping him get settled.

I noticed several film canisters by the front door and made a comment as I moved a large box into another area for him to unpack. He then told me that those and the camera case next to them were for me as he knew I would treat them well. Well that floored me.

Looks an interesting camera and yes, it will be treated like I treat all my cameras, lovingly

 

[ac12]

Mamiya/Sekor 1000DTL.
Body only, so I need to get a lens for it.
Nostalgia, that was my first 35mm camera. I sold it cuz the dang screw mounted lens was too difficult to change lenses, compared to the bayonet mount of Nikon and Minolta.
I may never shoot it, but looking at it brings back memories of high school.

 

[Cholentpot]

Samsung Maxima ZOOM 760i

Oh. Yeah.

Can't even find a manual online for this beast of a point and shoot. Mmm Mmm.

 

[Theo Sulphate]

...He is a two time pancreatic cancer survivor and his health was ravaged by the cancer and the treatments he had - but he is still with us!). ...
He then told me that those and the camera case next to them were for me as he knew I would treat them well.
...

You have a very fortunate friend - and a good friend.

The SRT-101 is my all-time favorite camera - especially with the silver shutter speed dial and mirror lock-up lever, as yours is.

 

[twelvetone12]

A very very nice Nikkormat FT2, just got it yesterday. Can't wait to show my non-ai lenses some love!

 

[sabredog]

You have a very fortunate friend - and a good friend.

The SRT-101 is my all-time favorite camera - especially with the silver shutter speed dial and mirror lock-up lever, as yours is.

I am looking forward to running a roll through.

 

[Cholentpot]

Update.

The Samsung Maxima ZOOM 760i died taking a can of bulk rolled Tmax-100 with it. The body will be returned to the family after autopsy.

 

[John_Nikon_F]

See the "What waS your last photography-related purchase" thread...

-J

 

[sewarion]

Nikon F3 141**** with viewfinder and focusing screen (red dot) from the completely wrecked F3/T I accidentally bought (got ripped off), feat. my newly acquired 35/1.4 AiS (big, big love).

Olympus XA on the way ('bay).

cheers,
sewarion

 

[Erik D. Herrmann Sr.]

My newest is a Nikon F Photomic. Serial# indicates that it was built in early 1967, making it one year newer that me

 

[John_Nikon_F]

Clean looking F Photomic FTn...

Apologies for the DPUG content next to it, but, here's an F eyelevel that's about two and a half years older than I am, being made in early 1973... Same body that I referenced in my post above.



-J

 

[G1DRP]

Just received a black Pentax Spotmatic SPII with a sticky mirror. I removed the mirror release lever, spring and the gear that releases the mirror (driven by the second shutter curtain) and now all is well. New foam (the proper black stuff and not the grey stuff you can buy off auction sites) was fitted,in all the right places, and I have just put a film through it. I'll process the film tonight so, fingers crossed!