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Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 21 Hours Ago
Replies: 183
Views: 5,887
Posted By CameraQuest
why not tell the US Leica reps ?

Whatever it is,

Leica Germany did not bother to inform its USA reps and dealers about it.

That may suggest a relatively minor product.

hmm.

maybe a smart phone Mini M app ?
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Bessa 1 Day Ago
Replies: 140
Views: 13,614
Posted By CameraQuest
corrected, use DEPOSIT as the shipping...

corrected,
use DEPOSIT as the shipping option.

Thanks,
Stephen
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Bessa 2 Days Ago
Replies: 140
Views: 13,614
Posted By CameraQuest
New Lens Price

The new Voigtlander 50/1.5 M mount lens will be

$899 in black
$1049 in chrome.

The lens hood is included.

I am taking $100 refundable deposits...
Forum: Nikon RF 2 Days Ago
Replies: 4
Views: 141
Posted By CameraQuest
generally the black Nikkor NRF lenses are...

generally the black Nikkor NRF lenses are better shooters as they are much lighter and have better lens coatings.

the chrome Nikkor NRF tend to cost less except for the various early rare MIOJ...
Forum: RFF News 2 Days Ago
Replies: 8
Views: 386
Posted By CameraQuest
A lot of things have not been added to the new...

A lot of things have not been added to the new cart yet, including used Voigtlander. Unless you have installed a shopping cart, its hard to imagine how time consuming it is.

Much work remains,...
Forum: RFF News 2 Days Ago
Replies: 8
Views: 386
Posted By CameraQuest
New CameraQuest Shopping Cart Feedback

I've just spent every spare moment over the past week getting my new shopping cart up and running.

Please visit http://shop.cameraquest.com

and give me your thoughts on feedback.

for the first...
Forum: RFF News 6 Days Ago
Replies: 33
Views: 3,636
Posted By CameraQuest
The ad in question is from 1983, AFTER the named...

The ad in question is from 1983, AFTER the named Kiev ads.

Stephen
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 2
Views: 249
Posted By CameraQuest
bump. anyone know about this ? Thanks, Stephen

bump.

anyone know about this ?

Thanks,
Stephen
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 2
Views: 249
Posted By CameraQuest
SLR adapters on M10

Is is true that users are only able to selection metering paterns

with SLR adapters on the M10

if the adapter brings up the 28/90 frameline ?

in other words,
is 28/90 frame line a must have on...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 6
Views: 559
Posted By CameraQuest
I wonder how the Konica 60/1.2 on a M9 or...

I wonder how the Konica 60/1.2 on a M9 or Monochrome compares with

Konica's fast SLR lens, the Konica 58/1.2 focused with the EVF on a M10.

are two mm really worth all those thousands of dollars...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 160
Views: 8,570
Posted By CameraQuest
you or your buddies probably had a smart phone...

you or your buddies probably had a smart phone camera in your pockets.

turnabout is fair play.

I wonder his reaction with you marching up to his face and taking his pic with an iphone.

Stephen
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 1
Views: 6,285
Posted By CameraQuest
Look at the OP's post date. time and technology...

Look at the OP's post date.

time and technology fly when you are having fun!

Stephen
Forum: Nikon Historical Society -- hosted by Bob Rotoloni 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 17
Views: 339
Posted By CameraQuest
you will likely spend a lot of time and effort...

you will likely spend a lot of time and effort doing this

and in the end you will likely find you would have been better off

just buying the standard F cordless pack.

using that as a starting...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 21
Views: 620
Posted By CameraQuest
shoot a few more rolls. if the exact problem...

shoot a few more rolls.

if the exact problem persists, you know its the camera.
probably a light leak of some kind.

if not, you know its probably a developing problem.

Stephen
Forum: Simon Says -- SimonSawSunlight Photo Technique 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 8
Views: 431
Posted By CameraQuest
What Picture Series SURPRISED you the MOST?

I have a hunch our biggest limitations as photographers is our own imaginations.

What photo series (stills) surprised you the most ? WHAT WAS THE SERIES ABOUT? WHY DID IT SURPRISE YOU ?

For me,...
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 30
Views: 1,288
Posted By CameraQuest
no tech cuts the body leather in half unless they...

no tech cuts the body leather in half unless they don't know what they are doing.

looks like KEH is really hard up for qualified Rollei repair people.

Stephen
Forum: Cosina Voigtlander Bessa 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 9
Views: 533
Posted By CameraQuest
The filter ring can be straightened. The...

The filter ring can be straightened.

The aperture blades are probably just out of the tracks and need to be reset.

Any good camera shop can likely repair it without parts.

Stephen
Forum: RFF News 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 12
Views: 750
Posted By CameraQuest
Simon Says - New Mentors Forum

Simon Says -- SimonSawSunlight Photo Technique

From time to time its been suggested that RFF have a mentor Photography help section in terms of Technique - how to shoot this or that. 1st of all I...
Forum: Making Photo Bucks $$$ 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 22
Views: 906
Posted By CameraQuest
Is Ebay Allowing Sale of Copyrighted Pics without Photog's Permission ?

hmm. maybe.

see http://petapixel.com/2013/04/26/photographers-upset-over-ebay-account-selling-copyrighted-photographs/

Stephen
Forum: Photography General Interest 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 13
Views: 458
Posted By CameraQuest
Happy Birthday INTERNET - 20 yo TODAY

Amazing.

20 years ago TODAY April 30th the internet went public.

The rest, as they say, is history.

Who could have imagined its impact?

See...
Forum: RFF News 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 74
Views: 1,845
Posted By CameraQuest
exactly what is broken ? Stephen

exactly what is broken ?

Stephen
Forum: RFF News 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 74
Views: 1,845
Posted By CameraQuest
a good idea, but the software makes it...

a good idea,
but the software makes it impractical to improve on what we already have.

Stephen
Forum: RFF News 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 74
Views: 1,845
Posted By CameraQuest
last time I checked, it does work. unfortunately...

last time I checked, it does work.

unfortunately people don't read the directions and post in the wrong category.

Stephen
Forum: RFF News 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 74
Views: 1,845
Posted By CameraQuest
its easy enough to set up a forum for...

its easy enough to set up a forum for that.

Stephen
Forum: RFF News 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 74
Views: 1,845
Posted By CameraQuest
please give details of what you are...

please give details of what you are proposing.

Stephen
Forum: RFF News 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 74
Views: 1,845
Posted By CameraQuest
possible, but not for a free price. the paid ads...

possible, but not for a free price.
the paid ads should have more visibility.

would you be willing to pay $2 for the ad ?

Stephen
Forum: RFF News 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 74
Views: 1,845
Posted By CameraQuest
Suggestions on Adding Features to RFF?

What ideas do you have about adding new features to RFF ?

I'm wondering what features members would like to see to make RFF a better and more useful site.

Try to keep it practical.

Thanks,
Stephen
Forum: Leica Screw Mount Copies 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 5
Views: 385
Posted By CameraQuest
bump. many thanks to the help so far. might...

bump.

many thanks to the help so far.

might anyone have more info?

Thanks,
Stephen
Forum: Leica Screw Mount Copies 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 5
Views: 385
Posted By CameraQuest
When was the original LTM 50mm Nokton introduced ?

Unfortunately I have misplaced Marc Small's excellent LTM lens book.

Does anyone have a date of introduction for the original 50/1.5 Nokton in LTM mount in the 1950's?

Are there any official...
Forum: Repair / Camera Care 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 20
Views: 919
Posted By CameraQuest
Tom, you can still shoot with that lens wide open...

Tom, you can still shoot with that lens wide open -
tell the model its your "new look"

Stephen
Forum: Nikon Historical Society -- hosted by Bob Rotoloni 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 68
Views: 10,522
Posted By CameraQuest
Hi Wes, I'm happy you, or anyone else, is...

Hi Wes,

I'm happy you, or anyone else, is researching the early Nikons and their lenses. I'm fine with whatever position you care to believe regarding them. What I do care about is you...
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 04-17-2013
Replies: 5
Hu
Views: 394
Posted By CameraQuest
please see...

please see http://rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=130536

Stephen
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-16-2013
Replies: 3
Views: 254
Posted By CameraQuest
no light meter forum, there is a repair...

no light meter forum,

there is a repair forum.
http://rangefinderforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=116

Good Luck!

Stephen
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 04-16-2013
Replies: 1
Views: 103
Posted By CameraQuest
the cap is not for that lens its for the...

the cap is not for that lens
its for the discontinued Voigtlander SL 12mm or 15mm lens.
see http://cameraquest.com/VCSL1215.htm

its fits the Nikon F 21/4 only coincidentally.

Stephen
Forum: Image Processing: Darkroom / Lightroom / Film 04-13-2013
Replies: 57
Views: 2,301
Posted By CameraQuest
Experts: Explain WHY you shoot film to NEWBIES

OK, most photogs only shoot digital today. Easier, quicker, instant gratification etc. Yet, for what it does, a lot of people believe they get BETTER results with film and analog printing and they...
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-13-2013
Replies: 27
Views: 1,056
Posted By CameraQuest
perhaps because its tax time in the US? Stephen

perhaps because its tax time in the US?

Stephen
Forum: Hardware / Computers / Drives / etc 04-12-2013
Replies: 6
Views: 224
Posted By CameraQuest
Western Digital Live Duo 4TB - How Good ?

Is anyone using the Western Digital Live Duo 4TB ?

http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/network-storage/1291513/western-digital-my-book-live-duo-4tb

personal cloud store sounds nice,
but how well does it...
Forum: Photography General Interest 04-06-2013
Replies: 25
Views: 725
Posted By CameraQuest
Kodak Instamatic: 50 Years old, 50M plus sold!

Introduced in 1963, the Kodak Instamatic celebrates its 50th anniversary with more than 50 Million cameras sold!

Yes, once upon a time when Kodak was...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 04-03-2013
Replies: 18
Views: 385
Posted By CameraQuest
Thanks, What the Fuji chart really means is with...

Thanks,
What the Fuji chart really means is with Fuji M to X adapters.

I have had no reports of incompatibility problems with any lens --
so far anyway -- with the Rayqual M to X adapters I sell....
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 04-03-2013
Replies: 18
Views: 385
Posted By CameraQuest
and why not ? Stephen

and why not ?

Stephen
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 04-02-2013
Replies: 4
Views: 300
Posted By CameraQuest
Frankly, its unlikely that its anything but a...

Frankly, its unlikely that its anything but a paperweight now.

On the chance it can be repaired,
those odds increase as each day goes by with added corrosion.
Ship it to Leica Germany...
Forum: TLR Forum - Twin Lens Reflex 04-02-2013
Replies: 10
Views: 389
Posted By CameraQuest
They look simple, but Rollei TLRs are very...

They look simple,
but Rollei TLRs are very difficult cameras to repair properly.

Even most experienced repairmen will not touch them unless they have special Rollei TLR training.

Rollei TLRs are...
Forum: Half Frames / Subminiatures 03-27-2013
Replies: 3
Views: 409
Posted By CameraQuest
bump. you guys notice this? if you like Pen F,...

bump.
you guys notice this?

if you like Pen F, GET THE DOWNLOAD!

Stephen
Forum: RFF News 03-27-2013
Replies: 69
Views: 7,435
Posted By CameraQuest
That probably varies a bit from Costco to...

That probably varies a bit from Costco to Costco.

My local Costco does a great job for the low prices they charge.

Stephen
Forum: Photography General Interest 03-26-2013
Replies: 3
Views: 205
Posted By CameraQuest
folks, please take the time to post in an...

folks, please take the time to post in an appropriate forum.

asking about a photo sharing site does not really sound like its RFF news.

Stephen
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 03-26-2013
Replies: 36
Views: 1,725
Posted By CameraQuest
to me its a stripped down M9 with fewer features...

to me its a stripped down M9 with fewer features at a more expensive than used M9 price to get rid of the overstock of M9 sensors now that M10 production has started.

Stephen
Forum: Nikon Historical Society -- hosted by Bob Rotoloni 03-22-2013
Replies: 68
Views: 10,522
Posted By CameraQuest
Actually Wes, the real question is where is YOUR...

Actually Wes, the real question is where is YOUR proof?
You are the one going against conventional wisdom in every standard Nikon RF reference book.

One reference in SCAP might make an...
Forum: SLRs - the unRF 03-21-2013
Replies: 20
Views: 594
Posted By CameraQuest
Angenieux lenses tend to be expensive. The LTM...

Angenieux lenses tend to be expensive. The LTM 39 mounts are especially overpriced.
The classic 50's & 60's versions tend to have easily damaged lens coating.

That said, the chrome versions of the...
Forum: Peter Dechert -- Photographic Equipment Historian 03-20-2013
Replies: 0
Views: 201
Posted By CameraQuest
Wonderful FREE Peter Dechert PDF Downloads

A lot of people aspire to be camera historians. It just so happens that Peter Dechert is just that, and much more.

Please visit http://www.songofsnow.com/Peter-Dechert-Articles-s/156.htm for...
Forum: Half Frames / Subminiatures 03-20-2013
Replies: 3
Views: 409
Posted By CameraQuest
Wonderful FREE Peter Dechert Pen F Download

A lot of people aspire to be camera historians. It just so happens that Peter Dechert is just that, and much more.

Please visit http://www.songofsnow.com/Peter-Dechert-Articles-s/156.htm for...
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