GeorgeBo wrote:
My only advice would be unless you want to keep the R-Nikkor just because of its rarity, would be to "collect" what you actually use. No shelf queens needed
*but make sure you are absolutely sure of the true value of that R-Nikkor. Worth a formal appraisal from a reputable company/auction house?
On a pure practicality/utility level, the 6mm/5.6 would be truly astounding: 220 degrees! Also just a show-stopping piece of kit. As exclusive as the R-Nikkor is, I would say the capabilities of the 6mm/5.6 would outweigh the rarity of the R-Nikkor in my mind. Nice to have that dilemma!
I'm posting this as a public service. Other parts of FM are dangerous for your wallet. Imagine a universal waist level finder for your film, dslr, range finder, or mirrorless camera - imagine no more. Did the light meter quit in your vintage film camera - no problem. Fred started a new forum group a few weeks ago - something about film not being dead. Anyway, you have been warned. D800 & D7200 with the Nikkor 55mm f3.5 ai
Great shot Leighton, always been a fan of Japanese Maples.
A far as the heat, it was worse than I realized, I’ve had a splitting headache all day from working out in it. Time to get more intentional about hydration.
AdaptedLenses wrote:
Great shot Leighton, always been a fan of Japanese Maples.
A far as the heat, it was worse than I realized, I’ve had a splitting headache all day from working out in it. Time to get more international about hydration.
Having had heatstroke twice, I approve more water intake. Take care of yourself!
James Markus wrote:
I'm posting this as a public service. Other parts of FM are dangerous for your wallet. Imagine a universal waist level finder for your film, dslr, range finder, or mirrorless camera - imagine no more. Did the light meter quit in your vintage film camera - no problem. Fred started a new forum group a few weeks ago - something about film not being dead. Anyway, you have been warned. D800 & D7200 with the Nikkor 55mm f3.5 ai
First waist level shots in a long time using the new WLF addon. Cats weren't sure what I was doing. First is hung from my neck while sitting in a chair, and second is with the camera on the ground. D800, 35mm f1.4 ais, tc16a, and WLF.
Momma cat playing with a ball
Oscar had been watching water come off the roof - then thunder
The viewfinder is bright, small, and has the image reversed left to right. It is approximately a 50mm point of view, and close objects are a bit shifted. I had to aim a bit higher than the WLF showed, but it is a higher point of view. I imagine the further out the less noticeable it would be.
AdaptedLenses wrote:
Any feedback? Now I want one…
James Markus wrote:
Is that a red Isolette? Mine was a red body with black bellows?
Yes, it's an Agfa Isolette II. I just got this copy, which was fully serviced with new brown leatherette & red bellows. This was the camera that my dad had to borrow from his colleague and took picture of us growing up in the early 60's. I look forward to using it with mostly with B&W. How do you like yours? Thanks.
