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  1. jssaraiva

    Film What FILM (!) photography related item did you buy this week?

    Nominated for stupidest purchase ever: a body cap for my Bronica RF645 for c. 120 Eur. I was long looking to buy such cap, so I could carry the camera (that without lens is pretty thin, unlike the Mamiya 7) on a slim sling bag together with my laptop (Peak Design 10L v2) and on a daily basis. I...
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    Film What FILM (!) photography related item did you buy this week?

    Corrected a few errors above, written on the phone... Also, the screen has a more matte side. Iā€™m not sure how to say which side is up as I also flip it on the process, but the reference should be the old screen and just apply it to the new being installed.
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    Film What FILM (!) photography related item did you buy this week?

    Iā€™m not a skillful person for this sort of stuff, but this requires just a bit of skill. The problem could be that you might need some specific tools and that can increase the cost. Then there are actually only two tricky points: 1) to put back in place the two springs that hold the screen...
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    Film What FILM (!) photography related item did you buy this week?

    Great purchase! The K4B / 3.5B / MX-EVS has been my favorite Rollei (flex/cord), even if I canā€™t say I have a very broad experience. I have a type 2 that has been CLAā€™d last month by coincidence. It is significantly lighter and smaller than my 3.5F. I did however change the focus screen for...
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    Film What FILM (!) photography related item did you buy this week?

    I wish I had some funds for a good gaffer tape, but I spent all on a camera and lens! :) Just received a cheapish Caruba but leaves residue and has a weird texture. Apparently the best , both as lack of residue and finish match, for the black M6 and M7 is Permacel P-743 / Shurtape CP-743 Matte...
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    Film What FILM (!) photography related item did you buy this week?

    Iā€™ve decided to anticipate my midlife crisis ;) Waiting for some gaffer tape to make it all black.
  7. jssaraiva

    Film Fat 120 rolls

    I only today saw the negatives and I confirm the leak only occurred on the last two frames. I was not fully sure of the sequence. So it is happening when opening the camera and it being a bit loose. Today I used a Lomo CN400 on my Pentax 67ii and the result is similar, maybe slightly better:
  8. jssaraiva

    Film Fat 120 rolls

    Got the results back today, unfortunately the last two frames still had some light leaking. Looks like Lomo CN400 is a no go for this camera. It is a shame as I quite enjoy the results (example below without light leak) but getting just 6 pictures without issues out of a 120 roll is not nice....
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    Film Fat 120 rolls

    Finally got an acceptably rolled Lomo CN 400 on the Agfa. Two things were different: i) the take up spool was also a Lomo and I had no problem making the lead and the initial part of the paper being fully flat; ii) Iā€™ve added a strip of foam on the take up side with significant additional...
  10. jssaraiva

    Film Fat 120 rolls

    Hello all, An update on this. I've adjusted the spring steel plates and been extra careful when loading, but got another fat roll of Lomo CN40 with the Agfa Record III. In the meantime I've also shot a Lomo CN 400 on my Fuji GSW690 (wanted to make one more roll before putting it for sale) and...
  11. jssaraiva

    Film Fat 120 rolls

    Regarding foam or felt, would we be talking about sticking it on the area marked red? Probably felt, option 1, at lest on a first try. Still the foam marked as 2 is pretty open and compressed nicely, it is for mirror damping, so could also do the job.
  12. jssaraiva

    Film Fat 120 rolls

    Hi Matt, non taken, it must be myself to apologize if my reply sounded on the defensive. It was not at all my intention, sorry.
  13. jssaraiva

    Film Fat 120 rolls

    Hi, thanks! I've read about this, but couldn't find any pictures. Maybe even with the foam or felt of some light seal kits, but not sure where to stick it....
  14. jssaraiva

    Film Fat 120 rolls

    Hi Barrie, Thanks for the tip! I've slightly adjusted this on one of the cameras, will comment back.
  15. jssaraiva

    Film Fat 120 rolls

    Hope here is visible what I mean with the slippery backing, you can see the Portra is much shinier than the 400H.
  16. jssaraiva

    Film Fat 120 rolls

    Hi Matt, Thanks for the input! In my experience, yes, it is a combination of camera/film, but pending a bit more for the film side. There are some cameras like the Holgas that are very prone to this (I did find several reports when looking for a solution for my issue), but I'm now feeling it...
  17. jssaraiva

    Film Fat 120 rolls

    I'm getting fat rolls with a couple of medium format cameras, i.e., after being exposed, the roll is not tightly rolled back. Consequence of this is light leaks on the last few pictures. I know this happens more on some brands, like Lomography that has a very shinny yet slippery backing, but I...
  18. jssaraiva

    Film What FILM (!) photography related item did you buy this week?

    Bought myself an Agfa Record III with Solinar lens and Syncro-Compur shutter in pretty amazing condition. Iā€™ve had for a while an Isolete III with the same lens and shutter combination. Results were great but square is not my favorite format and it had a bit of smoke smell. The Record was the...
  19. jssaraiva

    Film One backup roll with a Fujifilm Silvi 24-50mm f/2.8 Zoom Date

    Hi, I recently sold a Fujifilm Zoom Date 2.8, aka Silvi. I've used this camera as a backup, only taking a few snaps every now and then. As a result, when I finally developed the Ektar it was loaded with, I was surprised to find a great variety of places this single roll visited: Andalucia...
  20. jssaraiva

    Film What FILM (!) photography related item did you buy this week?

    I was actually after a Mamiya 6 :) But it is a scarce camera around here and the two that were in the market were not in a nice shape. I donā€™t mind the 6x4.5 format, but for a daily carry camera, the Mamiya is more compact with the recessed lens. I bought the Bronica as a second choice, but Iā€™m...
  21. jssaraiva

    Film What FILM (!) photography related item did you buy this week?

    Iā€™ve not been as active as when we had the film exclusive forum, this new format boosts my GAS. Local shops also have nice things, I couldnā€™t let go on this Bronica RF645:
  22. jssaraiva

    Film If you could only have one (film) camera for the rest of your life?

    That is a nice question, makes us think about our gear. Assuming OPs question spirit allows me to still keep a digital system like Fujifilm X-Pro that replaces 35mm for convenience, I'd keep a medium format mechanical camera. From what I currently own: The Pentax 6x7 that I love and use...
  23. jssaraiva

    Film Buying a Nikon SP

    Thank you! I actually ended up looking for that exactly SP, would not be aware about the titanium shutter only for the serial, so a very good tip. The issue is that I donā€™t really need another 50/1.4 and if I buy the kit and then try to sell the lens, this one would not be a good sell due to the...
  24. jssaraiva

    Film Buying a Nikon SP

    Thank you! I have never noticed Leicashop had Nikon gear, certainly looks like a good option.
  25. jssaraiva

    Film Buying a Nikon SP

    Been struggling to buy a Nikon SP. Impossible to find locally and the ones Iā€™ve been seeing on eBay either have issues or are way to expensive. Is there any other alternative in Europe, knowing that Iā€™m based in Portugal? It is easier to be on the Leica team :) but I really like my S2 and...
  26. jssaraiva

    Film Just lost an old friend ...

    I'm sorry to hear about the accident with the Minox, but I do like the Rollei 35 much more, so maybe it was an opportunity for you! Actually, the SE versions I don't enjoy as much, since the meter inside the viewfinder is against the original goal of the camera: make all the settings at waist...
  27. jssaraiva

    Film But Really, Which Film Rangefinder Should I Try?

    I have trouble recommending specific rangefinders, there are so many great ones out there, and a lot of them have been mentioned here (love the 7s ii): Just adding a few 1) Nikon S2: great 1:1 viewfinder, quality equivalent (will not say better just to avoid discussion :) ) to an M3 at half...
  28. jssaraiva

    Film Save a 100,000 Analog Cameras

    Camera Rescue is a well know project here in Europe, but I see is not the case across the pond ;) Of course, they need profit, but they are also an important contribution for analogue photography. Even if CR itself is quite new, they had a previous project (which name I donĀ“t recall at this...
  29. jssaraiva

    Film What FILM (!) photography related item did you buy this week?

    I donā€™t find the 6x6 TLR cameras that big, if that is an issue, a rangefinder folder might be a good option but I believe you are leaving those out of the equation for handling and/or reliability matters. On the Autocords, my favorites models are the RG 3 (a few variants). A good resource for...
  30. jssaraiva

    Film What FILM (!) photography related item did you buy this week?

    My Minolta Autocord was feeling lonely, so I bought another one! I was really not going for this, my original idea was a Rolleiflex 2.8F or 3.5F, but after trying them, I found the handling quite awkward for me. It is so much more natural for me the handling of an Autocord or Rolleicord (up to...
  31. jssaraiva

    Film What FILM (!) photography related item did you buy this week?

    Added a nice S2 to my Nikon stable.
  32. jssaraiva

    Film What FILM (!) photography related item did you buy this week?

    The Minolta 7Sii is one of my favorite cameras, the lens is great. Enjoy!
  33. jssaraiva

    Film What FILM (!) photography related item did you buy this week?

    This week I've received the F2. Here is my non AI family photo (edit: actually there are a few lenses missing, namely 55/3.5 and 58/1.4):
  34. jssaraiva

    Film What FILM (!) photography related item did you buy this week?

    Great purchase! I have the 531 on my eB@y alerts but Iā€™m yet to find one that makes me push the button. Concerning my latest purchases, bought another Revue 400SE that now is selling for prices that better reflect the amazing quality of the camera (the first one I bought costed me 16 Eur...)...
  35. jssaraiva

    Film What camera and film combination are you using today?

    Today Iā€™m out with a camera I neglected a bit: the wonderful Revue 400 SE and Portra 160. Pentax 6x7 with Portra 400 on the backpack :)
  36. jssaraiva

    Film What FILM (!) photography related item did you buy this week?

    This is my exact setup, but waiting for an AE II prism to be delivered next week in the same shop. I was not very keen on the grip, but might help making the camera look more ā€œstandardā€. Iā€™m tired of the amount of attention my other cameras get. Even yesterday I was out with my family and the...
  37. jssaraiva

    Film What FILM (!) photography related item did you buy this week?

    I've decided not to keep the GF670W. What I really want is a Mamiya 6, but it has been pretty tough to find (also related with a well know portuguese singer recently mentioning on an interview that this is his favourite camera...). I purchased a Bronica ETRSi to have something more automatic for...
  38. jssaraiva

    Film What FILM (!) photography related item did you buy this week?

    Not fully sure, but I think I bought a Fujifilm GF670W. Testing it, letā€™s see :)
  39. jssaraiva

    Film What FILM (!) photography related item did you buy this week?

    This is a great find, to be able to buy it locally. I tried the local shops before purchasing mine, but all were pretty beaten up. The guy at the shop I use the most (bought most of my Pentax 6x7 gear there, for instance) recommended me to browse ebay, but told me I would need to be patient to...
  40. jssaraiva

    Film What FILM (!) photography related item did you buy this week?

    It really is a nice camera and I do recommend it. :) The standard camera weights 1,090g (38.4 oz.), which is less than a F5. Using it with a lightweight prime, like a 50/1.8 or 35/2 is fine. I donā€™t have a problem carrying it with a cross body strap, but on the backpack it is noticeable.
  41. jssaraiva

    Film What FILM (!) photography related item did you buy this week?

    A Nikkormat EL (that enables aperture priority auto-exposure with non AI glass!)with the previously mentioned Nikkor-O 35mm f/2 non AI:
  42. jssaraiva

    Film What FILM (!) photography related item did you buy this week?

    Hi, It still is a bit lighter than the Pentax 6x7, but doesnā€™t feel like much. :) All the F4 have winder, but come with three different grips. This is the intermediate one, already with vertical shutter release button, but not as much FPS as the bigger grip. This configuration makes it an F4S...
  43. jssaraiva

    Film What FILM (!) photography related item did you buy this week?

    As mentioned before, bought a few Nikon goodies. A non AI 35mm f/2 that is not pictured and an FM, F4S, 105/2.5 non AI and 50/1.8 AF.
  44. jssaraiva

    Film What FILM (!) photography related item did you buy this week?

    The week might be still young, but yesterday was a very busy shopping day: Nikon F4S, Nikon FM, Nikkor-O 35mm f/2 non AI :) and Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 AF.
  45. jssaraiva

    Film What camera and film combination are you using today?

    Saw this thread only today. Wednesday was a holiday here and I went out with the Minoltas: 7sII and Autocord. Today was a Pentax day, with the new addition, the 35mm f3.5 on the MX and the 6x7 as company. Films were: Superia 200, Lomo CN400, Delta 100 and Portra 400 in this order.
  46. jssaraiva

    Film What FILM (!) photography related item did you buy this week?

    This post could have been written by me :) I have 3 F80 right now. I don't really use them often since I've started using medium format (I now prefer smaller 35mm gear to pack all the stuff) but I also don't understand why F80 aren't more successful. This is a camera that should appeal more to...
  47. jssaraiva

    Film How to unfreeze film?

    Anything special to know about how to unfreeze film, specially 120? Only done this with 135 in the past. And can it be frozen again? Thanks for any tips!
  48. jssaraiva

    Film End of Acros

    This was in the works, after sheet film has been discontinued, now ā€œFugidigitalā€ also announced the end of Acros in 120 and 135. I do prefer the Fomapan 100, but have just bought 5 boxes to use it over time. This is quite a unique film, so Iā€™ll miss it and even if I prefer the alternatives, it...
  49. jssaraiva

    Film Thinking about Medium Format

    I do recommend Pentax 67 or 6x7 MLU, but only if you also consider a second body or other alternative as backup on the field. These things sometimes just block, happened to me. Lenses are great and not so expensive: I have the 55/4, 105/2.4 and 200/4 and find it a very balanced kit. Concerning...
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