p.2 #1 · Sad passing of the torch - a friend's gear comes my way.
andrewd01 wrote:
Very nice! I have a Super Technika V, but the 4x5 version. I haven’t shot it yet because of the logistics of handling and processing sheet film. Just bought a roll film back for it. Main reason for buying is to have full view camera movements in a *reasonably* compact camera.
Hey, we're in the same boat! Beautiful cameras which haven't been used yet! Good luck with yours...
p.2 #2 · Sad passing of the torch - a friend's gear comes my way.
andrewd01 wrote:
Stunning! I would absolutely keep those. The CF22 cases are very high quality and help to keep the cameras in mint condition. I would have thought that the unused camera would get $1000+ The used one perhaps $500.
F3s used to be the biggest bargain on the used camera market, but I get the impression that prices have increased recently.
I would check if the foam seals on the film door are starting to turn into a gooey mess. If the seals are still original it is likely they will be shot by now. It is a relatively cheap fix but you won’t get a good price if this is not sorted.
I opened the old F3 just now and it's clean as a whistle - no "gooey mess" by look OR feel. But I need to look more into this issue because I could possibly not be seeing correctly what you are describing. Thanks for this info.
p.2 #3 · Sad passing of the torch - a friend's gear comes my way.
I wish these were chocolate chip cookies instead
Mostly filters for various Linhof lenses - however, if one intends to scan a B&W neg so further work can be done in ACR & PS, I would think using filters at the time of exposure is no longer useful or important. I would appreciate input on that.
Back in the 60's & 70's when I was printing my own B&W work, I frequently used yellow, orange. green and red filters for various effects, so they were very helpful back then.
p.2 #4 · Sad passing of the torch - a friend's gear comes my way.
old_hikingman wrote:
I opened the old F3 just now and it's clean as a whistle - no "gooey mess" by look OR feel. But I need to look more into this issue because I could possibly not be seeing correctly what you are describing. Thanks for this info.
Dave
Sounds promising. If the foams have degraded there is usually a sticky residue on the edge of the film back that presses against the foam. Also the back will feel like it has a bit of give instead of being snug when closed. The problem is age related but also dependent on storage conditions.
p.2 #6 · Sad passing of the torch - a friend's gear comes my way.
Old Hikingman I hope you were kidding about locking the Linhof kit in your car. Over the years I have heard of many cameras being stolen out of cars. I even knew a guy who was a professional, drove home one day, left everything in is car in his driveway-all gone!
