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Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 1 Week Ago
Replies: 9
Views: 345
Posted By nobbylon
http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4133/5022748172_aeac...

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4133/5022748172_aeac71dfa1_z.jpg

This is my early type 3 Summicron. approx 200 made with knurled focus ring. Later and standard versions have the normal style...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 1 Week Ago
Replies: 16
Views: 457
Posted By nobbylon
Yep sorry Johan, I also have to disagree. Will...

Yep sorry Johan, I also have to disagree. Will and Cathy have serviced both lenses and bodies for me. Superb work and a great couple who always have the time to chat and discuss what your...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 1 Week Ago
Replies: 21
Views: 1,044
Posted By nobbylon
I sent you a pm Simon. The finders are identical...

I sent you a pm Simon.
The finders are identical apart from the SL2 having the split central spot and aperture readout. Paddle instead of lollipop match needle for meter.
Both use the full...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 1 Week Ago
Replies: 53
Views: 2,094
Posted By nobbylon
The lenses for R have increased in price a lot...

The lenses for R have increased in price a lot over the last few years especially 35's.
I have a small selection including 35, 50, 60 and 90. All fantastic. I'm not one for technical jargon with...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 21
Views: 1,044
Posted By nobbylon
I've had multiple F's and F2's (still have an...

I've had multiple F's and F2's (still have an early F2 Photomic) and multiple F3's and still have two SL's, I sold my SL2.
Best MF camera by far is the SL purely for reason already stated....
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 53
Views: 2,094
Posted By nobbylon
Rubbish! I've used both systems extensively and...

Rubbish! I've used both systems extensively and can say definitively that this is not the case. How are the SL and SL2 clumsy exactly? Please give us your insight. They are both the best focusing MF...
Forum: Photography General Interest 03-12-2013
Replies: 113
Views: 2,999
Posted By nobbylon
I agree on WB issues, you COULD attempt to set it...

I agree on WB issues, you COULD attempt to set it more acurately for each individual set of shots but why worry about it when there is already more than enough to sort out. It would take more time...
Forum: Photography General Interest 03-12-2013
Replies: 113
Views: 2,999
Posted By nobbylon
I wouldn't even consider taking ANYTHING...

I wouldn't even consider taking ANYTHING important, paid or unpaid unless I shoot it in RAW. As Tim said, 'I just know that I've never regretted shooting raw and making my own jpgs. But I have...
Forum: Photography General Interest 03-11-2013
Replies: 46
Views: 1,330
Posted By nobbylon
I get this with my Nikon F5. I put a roll or 2...

I get this with my Nikon F5. I put a roll or 2 through and then it sits unused for a while and then I'll read some thread or other about them and wish for an excuse to carry that big lump around!...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-11-2013
Replies: 135
Views: 6,637
Posted By nobbylon
ok so he has some self love issues! It's a nice...

ok so he has some self love issues! It's a nice read though and conveyed nicely what I would expect on using one myself.
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-11-2013
Replies: 135
Views: 6,637
Posted By nobbylon
Nice review and I like his straight forward...

Nice review and I like his straight forward style. No test charts etc. Makes me wish I could still use a r/f as I'd buy back into Leica digital with this one. I could never see the point of the ME or...
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 03-11-2013
Replies: 5
Views: 283
Posted By nobbylon
For the job you are doing I used some of the felt...

For the job you are doing I used some of the felt that came in an interslice light sealing kit off of ebay by john goodman.
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 03-11-2013
Replies: 28
Views: 1,449
Posted By nobbylon
I had a Luigi case but sold it. Super workmanship...

I had a Luigi case but sold it. Super workmanship however I ended up with a Zhou case which was just as nice. I've had a Luigi strap for 6 years with the split 'O' ring ends and it's been great.
I do...
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 03-11-2013
Replies: 28
Views: 1,449
Posted By nobbylon
As far as I've seen the only M to have 'screwed...

As far as I've seen the only M to have 'screwed from the inside' strap lugs is the early M3. I've replaced strap lugs myself on M2 and M4 and they use splayed rivets. I always used a little JB weld...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-11-2013
Replies: 11
Views: 732
Posted By nobbylon
Brian, check the ribbon strip at the top edge...

Brian,
check the ribbon strip at the top edge behind the hinge on the back door. I've had an M6 ttl leak here. You can use decorators tape to seal the back door and do a few test shots. Make sure...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-11-2013
Replies: 6,871
Views: 1,788,212
Posted By nobbylon
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8356/8365155150_18e3...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8356/8365155150_18e35472e1_b.jpg

my M2 looking similar!
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 03-11-2013
Replies: 6,871
Views: 1,788,212
Posted By nobbylon
That's a nice combo, any more pics of the...

That's a nice combo, any more pics of the repaint? flickr maybe?
Forum: Travel 03-11-2013
Replies: 39
Views: 1,605
Posted By nobbylon
great story..

great story..
Forum: Micl Photo Acc / Bags/ Meters / Tripods etc 03-10-2013
Replies: 8
Views: 463
Posted By nobbylon
I use a hadley pro for single body and 2 lenses....

I use a hadley pro for single body and 2 lenses. I also use two Billingham 445's for times when I need 2 bodies, flashguns and multiple lenses. I can use one for gear and the other for clothes and...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-10-2013
Replies: 9
Views: 262
Posted By nobbylon
then you did the right thing if you don't want to...

then you did the right thing if you don't want to re rate your film :)
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-10-2013
Replies: 9
Views: 262
Posted By nobbylon
Although dof issues are there I don't think...

Although dof issues are there I don't think there's that much between 1.4, 2 and 2.8 lenses at the wide angle end. On Slr's then maybe as the faster the lens the better the view. My preference is for...
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Bessa 03-09-2013
Replies: 25
Views: 866
Posted By nobbylon
I started rangefinders with an R2. A couple of...

I started rangefinders with an R2. A couple of months later I bought the camera I should have in the first place, an M6. I sold the R2 immediately and then had many Leica M's theresfter. I have 2...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-07-2013
Replies: 74
Views: 2,945
Posted By nobbylon
I'd agree with JSU about F100's however one of...

I'd agree with JSU about F100's however one of the plus points for F5's is that they balance the 24-70 and 70-200 2.8 zooms better than the smaller bodies. JSU reminded me of how I used to moan about...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-07-2013
Replies: 74
Views: 2,945
Posted By nobbylon
I personally think that the best Nikon for film...

I personally think that the best Nikon for film was and still is the F5. The only two reasons for me to even think about an F6 are the red focus brackets(easier to see than black of F5) and the...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-06-2013
Replies: 74
Views: 2,945
Posted By nobbylon
Dave, I thought you were done with Nikons earlier...

Dave, I thought you were done with Nikons earlier this week :)

I'm tempted to try ownership of an F6. I have used one before and to me it was like an F100 with F5 type build. The F5 does feel more...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 03-06-2013
Replies: 52
Views: 1,125
Posted By nobbylon
My usual purchase after a night on the pop is a...

My usual purchase after a night on the pop is a late kebab!
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 03-06-2013
Replies: 29
Views: 808
Posted By nobbylon
Do the framelines appear normally when the lever...

Do the framelines appear normally when the lever is pushed either way slightly? If so, it could be the alignment of the stop surround on the outside of the camera. I've had it once and fixed it by...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-03-2013
Replies: 12
Views: 721
Posted By nobbylon
I'm not wishing to put a downer on this idea BUT,...

I'm not wishing to put a downer on this idea BUT, would it not be better to just buy a cheap M8? The only good reason that I can see to use a DMR is like Doug H' for long telephoto work. If you are...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-03-2013
Replies: 12
Views: 721
Posted By nobbylon
I'd have liked a play with a DMR myself however...

I'd have liked a play with a DMR myself however the cost of repairs would probably pay for a nice Nikon. Like everything digital with Leica, beautifull colour, superb sharpness but when things go...
Forum: RFF Polls 03-02-2013
Replies: 56
Views: 1,995
Posted By nobbylon
I always keep boxes, paperwork etc. Resale is...

I always keep boxes, paperwork etc. Resale is definately easier. Likewise for a matched numbered box with Leica vintage gear. Financially it makes sense.
There's a divide in people here, one group...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-25-2013
Replies: 37
Views: 2,513
Posted By nobbylon
Film in EU is cheap, macodirect or AG. Less than...

Film in EU is cheap, macodirect or AG. Less than 4 euro a roll colour or b&w. C41 process 3 days! b&w 30 mins!
Forum: Photography General Interest 02-20-2013
Replies: 53
Views: 965
Posted By nobbylon
I'm going through an F6 lust phase at the moment....

I'm going through an F6 lust phase at the moment. i'll maybe try one if I can get it for the right price. I just don't see it as 3-4 x the camera my F5 is for 3-4 x the price of an F5.
Forum: Photography General Interest 02-20-2013
Replies: 53
Views: 965
Posted By nobbylon
I seem to go through periods of experimenting...

I seem to go through periods of experimenting with different cameras. At the moment I have 2 M2's, 2 Leicaflex SL's, an F2, an FM2n and an F5. I could let go of an M2 and the Nikon F2 and FM2n but...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-20-2013
Replies: 49
Views: 1,578
Posted By nobbylon
The 3 element Elmar is a great lens however it is...

The 3 element Elmar is a great lens however it is pricey as not many were made. It's a great travel lens.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-20-2013
Replies: 54
Views: 1,449
Posted By nobbylon
I've had 3 M3's and sold them all as I just don't...

I've had 3 M3's and sold them all as I just don't like the viewfinder. It feel's cramped. The other downside to M3 ownership is having to baby them away from knocks as the finders are the most prone...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-13-2013
Replies: 28
Views: 1,344
Posted By nobbylon
Fantastic lens. Will you see any difference from...

Fantastic lens. Will you see any difference from an Ultron 35 1.7 or a Summilux pre aspheric from F2 onward? I doubt it but if you want one then buy it. I've had the others mentioned here and the V4...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-13-2013
Replies: 5
Views: 302
Posted By nobbylon
If the film has definately been advancing then...

If the film has definately been advancing then you need to know what shutter speeds were used. My guess is that it was all high speed 1000 and the shutter is firing way too fast.
Take the lens off,...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 02-11-2013
Replies: 3
Views: 386
Posted By nobbylon
amazing, truly fabulous piece of film, thx I also...

amazing, truly fabulous piece of film, thx
I also looked up the actress names and that was very interesting to read their histories.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-10-2013
Replies: 81
Views: 4,343
Posted By nobbylon
I think certain lenses Raid could quite rightly...

I think certain lenses Raid could quite rightly be said to be WORKS of art!
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-10-2013
Replies: 81
Views: 4,343
Posted By nobbylon
There's a big difference between a blatant...

There's a big difference between a blatant attempt at dodging $7 and an attempt to involve others in a discussion regarding potential sales. I personally dislike public 'information' statements, too...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-10-2013
Replies: 81
Views: 4,343
Posted By nobbylon
How about a discrete PM which would then avoid...

How about a discrete PM which would then avoid this distasteful rhetoric. That would be diplomacy without the public schoolboy spanking IMHO.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-10-2013
Replies: 81
Views: 4,343
Posted By nobbylon
Never sell M lenses unless you need a roof and...

Never sell M lenses unless you need a roof and food for the kids. Once the new M takes hold they'll be in high demand again.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-10-2013
Replies: 81
Views: 4,343
Posted By nobbylon
Are you really serious that long standing, high...

Are you really serious that long standing, high profile members try and save $7!
Please........
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-10-2013
Replies: 81
Views: 4,343
Posted By nobbylon
Yep you're mad Johan, I did a similar thing a few...

Yep you're mad Johan, I did a similar thing a few years back and ended up buying back in. It's easier to just keep one M unused in a cupboard than hanker after one that you don't have! It works for...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-10-2013
Replies: 28
Views: 1,571
Posted By nobbylon
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread....

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76480

here's the thread I remembered,
regards John
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 02-10-2013
Replies: 28
Views: 1,571
Posted By nobbylon
Erik, I honestly don't believe there are any...

Erik,
I honestly don't believe there are any differences in the v1 and v2 other than coatings. You obviously have a very nicely put together v1 and probably a so so v2. This was all discussed a long...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 02-10-2013
Replies: 44
Views: 1,496
Posted By nobbylon
F100 is a great camera for peanuts however if you...

F100 is a great camera for peanuts however if you are only using MF lenses then I would get an FM2. I have an FM2 at the moment and it's become my beater camera with the small version AIS 50 1.8. Not...
Forum: Photography General Interest 02-09-2013
Replies: 48
Views: 1,536
Posted By nobbylon
Is it to stop money laundering scams? I had a...

Is it to stop money laundering scams? I had a limit on my account until I jumped through some hoops. I dislike paypal for all the right reasons however some buyers seem to think it gives them some...
Forum: Photogs / Photo Exhibits 02-09-2013
Replies: 10
Views: 693
Posted By nobbylon
I dropped in at my best mate's place in London a...

I dropped in at my best mate's place in London a few years ago as I'd promised his very young daughter a pilot hat for her dress up box and sat in the back room was Joel and his partner. We had a...
Forum: Photography General Interest 02-09-2013
Replies: 34
Views: 1,867
Posted By nobbylon
Yes noticed that myself and thought LOAD OF OLD...

Yes noticed that myself and thought LOAD OF OLD B@@@@@@S.
I bet he had a 10 pack and was alternating cameras anyway.
I love his pictures especially his India pics over the years.
They'd probably have...
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