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Forum: Leica Screw Mount Copies 15 Hours Ago
Replies: 26
Views: 398
Posted By maddoc
40/2.0 M-Rokkor (40.5 mm filter thread, though)...

40/2.0 M-Rokkor (40.5 mm filter thread, though) and CV 35/2.5 PII (E39 and the tiniest of them). Both have a focus-tab, really useful for tiny lenses.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 1 Day Ago
Replies: 13
Views: 404
Posted By maddoc
The optical cement (balsam) used in the older M...

The optical cement (balsam) used in the older M Leica cameras to glue the two prisms together is an organic material that slowly deteriorates over time (mostly oxidation) and therefore dimming the VF...
Forum: Photography General Interest 4 Days Ago
Replies: 102
Views: 2,566
Posted By maddoc
I have a pro-account at Flickr so keep my...

I have a pro-account at Flickr so keep my unlimited space (no 1TB limitation) pro-account for US$24 something ... other than that pbase is great :)
Forum: Photography General Interest 4 Days Ago
Replies: 267
Views: 5,821
Posted By maddoc
... can`t change from "Justified" to any other...

... can`t change from "Justified" to any other view-mode, page reloads set to "Justified" view. :bang:

I am glad that I still have my pbase account ... :)
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 1 Week Ago
Replies: 8
Views: 396
Posted By maddoc
To the OP, you have all the mentioned lenses...

To the OP, you have all the mentioned lenses already so could judge from your own experience, correct ? If so, use one month just the one lens and the next month just the other lens, then decide...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 1 Week Ago
Replies: 27
Views: 822
Posted By maddoc
Another vote for the VC II from me. I find it...

Another vote for the VC II from me. I find it ugly when mounted on the camera but it is always there, is easy to read, has a wide range and the batteries last long and are easy to find. To go...
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 1 Week Ago
Replies: 16
Views: 460
Posted By maddoc
I had my Noctilux calibrated once by Leica Japan...

I had my Noctilux calibrated once by Leica Japan (it had been calibrated and 6-bit coded before that by Leica Solms ordered by the previous owner) and in my case Leica requested me to send also the...
Forum: Photo Software 1 Week Ago
Replies: 19
Views: 452
Posted By maddoc
Always as little as possible. If scanning I...

Always as little as possible. If scanning I adjust contrast and sharpness if necessary and scale down for uploading only. If wet-printing I choose graduation 2 paper and try to get the exposure...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 1 Week Ago
Replies: 57
Views: 1,192
Posted By maddoc
That would be "intoxicated and fuzzy"...

That would be "intoxicated and fuzzy" !:D
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 1 Week Ago
Replies: 57
Views: 1,192
Posted By maddoc
fuzzy and in shades of grey ... tend to ignore...

fuzzy and in shades of grey ... tend to ignore colors
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 1 Week Ago
Replies: 6
Views: 201
Posted By maddoc
... same here. Only problem is setting aperture...

... same here. Only problem is setting aperture with dark filters ...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 13
Views: 559
Posted By maddoc
A two-stop ND filter (ND4) helps a lot.

A two-stop ND filter (ND4) helps a lot.
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 91
Views: 2,826
Posted By maddoc
Just checked my eBay auctions ... price without...

Just checked my eBay auctions ... price without shipping was US39.90 shipping about the same so I am out ... :eek:
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 91
Views: 2,826
Posted By maddoc
I recently bought some FSU stuff in that price...

I recently bought some FSU stuff in that price region, maybe the Zorki6 with Industar 50/3.5 was about that price.... :) Since it is already purchased (and I took photos with it) can I still join ?
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 350
Views: 45,426
Posted By maddoc
If you don`t wear eye-glasses, the ZI finder...

If you don`t wear eye-glasses, the ZI finder might be OK but wearing glasses it is very easy to not keeping your eyes centered and then the missing RF patch drives you nuts. I tried the ZI one night...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 6,871
Views: 1,788,583
Posted By maddoc
Mine did not have such a pad, maybe a previous...

Mine did not have such a pad, maybe a previous owner removed it or the one shown in the link is additional ? Anyway, the Leitz strap is quite wide and does not slip to easy.

EDIT: I just found a...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 6,871
Views: 1,788,583
Posted By maddoc
Which plastic thing-o ? I have never seen one of...

Which plastic thing-o ? I have never seen one of these old-type double-hook straps with some plastic parts ... :)
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 6,871
Views: 1,788,583
Posted By maddoc
Yup, my favorite too. It is the original M4-P /...

Yup, my favorite too. It is the original M4-P / Leicaflex strap. :)
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 41
Views: 1,070
Posted By maddoc
Dear Roger, using many cameras / lenses for a...

Dear Roger,

using many cameras / lenses for a project does not prove that one really need more than one camera / lens to get stunning results, vision and the ability to get the best out of the...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 41
Views: 1,070
Posted By maddoc
... have a look at his work...

... have a look at his work (http://www.flickr.com/photos/junku-newcleus/). Basically one camera, one lens, one film (with only very very few exceptions).
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 6,871
Views: 1,788,583
Posted By maddoc
Still my favorite....

Still my favorite. :)

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/463960_10151852036530910_1629011352_o.jpg
Forum: Leica Screw Mount / LTM Cameras 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 15
Views: 523
Posted By maddoc
LF experience in 35 mm ;)

LF experience in 35 mm ;)
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 2 Weeks Ago
Replies: 9
Views: 683
Posted By maddoc
Looks identical, early 35/1.4 black Summilux.

Looks identical, early 35/1.4 black Summilux.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 6,871
Views: 1,788,583
Posted By maddoc
Just perfect.:)

Just perfect.:)
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 5
Views: 369
Posted By maddoc
The focusing distance scale on every lens is just...

The focusing distance scale on every lens is just for guessing the distance, the back focus should be constant independent of the focal length amongst lenses specified for the same camera system.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 56
Views: 2,640
Posted By maddoc
Problem regarding the battery is not the voltage...

Problem regarding the battery is not the voltage but the different discharge characteristics of modern batteries compared to mercury-based batteries. Silver-oxide types come close (delivering a quite...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 21
Views: 482
Posted By maddoc
Leica M3 with tape over the frame line...

Leica M3 with tape over the frame line illumination window, with the 0.91x VF magnification, the M3 is a good fit ( no parallax compensation though in this set up)
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 84
Views: 1,997
Posted By maddoc
... only with a Tri-X loaded Leica in my hands...

... only with a Tri-X loaded Leica in my hands and a 35 mm lens mounted.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 74
Views: 1,886
Posted By maddoc
... finished the roll, it was Fujifilm Neopan SS....

... finished the roll, it was Fujifilm Neopan SS. :)
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 74
Views: 1,886
Posted By maddoc
Something rated 100 e.i. and BW ... forgot the...

Something rated 100 e.i. and BW ... forgot the brand.
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 32
Views: 1,516
Posted By maddoc
I remember having seen some kick-ass wedding...

I remember having seen some kick-ass wedding shots here at RFF only using pushed BW film (Tri-X, from memory) when attending a friends wedding ... :cool:
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 17
Views: 672
Posted By maddoc
Awesome !! :D

Awesome !! :D
Forum: Digital Leica M8 / M8.2 / M9 / M-E /Mono / M10 aka "M" 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 68
Views: 4,312
Posted By maddoc
35/1.4 Summilux (need to be checked if focus to...

35/1.4 Summilux (need to be checked if focus to infinity is posible with the M9) would be my choice. Tiny, works well already at f/1.4 (if the lens is clean ...) and is equivalent to any Summicron...
Forum: Large Format RF 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 11
Views: 305
Posted By maddoc
I have tried the Combiplan 4x5 tank, the...

I have tried the Combiplan 4x5 tank, the "taco-shell" method, and the MOD54 holderPatterson 3 reel tank, the latter working best for me. Loading is quite easy when using a large changing back and the...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 23
Views: 786
Posted By maddoc
Exactly might thoughts also.... if you are...

Exactly might thoughts also.... if you are familiar with the characteristics of a certain film, like it for that and the lens doesn`t have that super-rare filter-thread, why not using a ND4 filter ?
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 22
Views: 628
Posted By maddoc
If I am lucky and nothing goes wrong with any of...

If I am lucky and nothing goes wrong with any of my reloadable IXMOO or Nikon film canister than about 18 rolls a 36 exposures are possible using a Watson 66B loader.
Forum: Leica Screw Mount Copies 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 20
Views: 1,217
Posted By maddoc
I like the idea of the "removable back-side",...

I like the idea of the "removable back-side", quite innovative modification !:D
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 1,406
Views: 245,581
Posted By maddoc
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8113/8670693900_844e...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8113/8670693900_844e70f4ff_c.jpg
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 30
Views: 936
Posted By maddoc
Congrats ! Good to see your work being shown in a...

Congrats ! Good to see your work being shown in a gallery ! :)
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 04-17-2013
Replies: 88
Views: 12,224
Posted By maddoc
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8395/8620471915_457a...

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8395/8620471915_457acf2ba4_c.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8524/8635410568_df0c2b2363_c.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8249/8654296224_4bbd04d6f9_c.jpg

http://f...
Forum: Image Processing: Darkroom / Lightroom / Film 04-13-2013
Replies: 57
Views: 2,304
Posted By maddoc
For me it is a) I am used to use Film b) like the...

For me it is a) I am used to use Film b) like the look of film more including all its limitations c) can't bring myself to spend large amounts of money to buy something that doesn't do anything more...
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 04-10-2013
Replies: 32
Views: 902
Posted By maddoc
The VF eye side piece should be pointed against a...

The VF eye side piece should be pointed against a bright light source and the RF window (the small one, to the left when looking on the front of the camera) should be inspected for black spots...
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 04-08-2013
Replies: 25
Views: 942
Posted By maddoc
possible but no meter read-out ...

possible but no meter read-out ...
Forum: Film / Developing / Chemistry 04-05-2013
Replies: 94
Views: 3,211
Posted By maddoc
Fuji still producing film ?

Fuji still producing film ?
Forum: Rangefinder Photography Discussion 04-04-2013
Replies: 55
Views: 1,628
Posted By maddoc
Sounds very close to my former Custom User Title...

Sounds very close to my former Custom User Title at RFF "SilverOverSilicon" or my actual tumblr blog "silver.over.silicon"...
Forum: Philosophy of Photography 04-04-2013
Replies: 53
Views: 1,132
Posted By maddoc
model railway ...

model railway ...
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 04-04-2013
Replies: 919
Views: 119,165
Posted By maddoc
The Kiev 4AM got a comrade...

The Kiev 4AM got a comrade ...

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/c0.0.403.403/p403x403/563749_10151810528985910_828388203_n.jpg
Forum: Leica M Film Cameras 04-04-2013
Replies: 56
Views: 2,134
Posted By maddoc
so ... did I get that right, "film = just for the...

so ... did I get that right, "film = just for the sake of it" and "digital = photography" ?
Forum: FSU Former Soviet Union RF 04-04-2013
Replies: 12
Views: 987
Posted By maddoc
I worked a little on my Fed3b last night ......

I worked a little on my Fed3b last night ... problem number one was that the small pin limiting the travel of the cam-follower arm was indeed to long and hit the rear element of my J12 (at the fringe...
Forum: Making Photo Bucks $$$ 04-04-2013
Replies: 25
Views: 1,052
Posted By maddoc
Wow ! ... and congrats, Blake !!

Wow ! ... and congrats, Blake !!
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