kwoodard wrote:
I’ve been slowly getting over my funk and not wanting to shoot much. Been talking with a few of you about it via PMs and I decided to go ahead and pick up a Zf. I love the classic styling of the Fujis, but I need IBIS now and after trying a Fuji XT5 with my adapted lenses, I wasn’t able to get a really workable solution for me. I had bought one outright that was DOA, but I got to borrow one for a few days. It was a very frustrating experience. The Z5 is a great little camera that I might hang onto for a little while, but I don’t like diving into the menu or “i” menu as often as I have been. So, the Zf it is! I hope Nikons version of film simulations take off as I prefer to edit as little as possible.
This time it wasn’t the usual GAS devils… I blame this on James and AdaptedLenses (Matt)… ...Show more →
I'm sorry Kevin. I never got on the mirror-less train. I went the other way - film. Latest two camera bodies I finished restoring are Agfa Isolette II's - though one has a non-standard red window in it's back. Aren't they pretty? Loaded, collimated, completely cleaned, lubricated and ready to go.
James Markus wrote:
I'm sorry Kevin. I never got on the mirror-less train. I went the other way - film. Latest two camera bodies I finished restoring are Agfa Isolette II's - though one has a non-standard red window in it's back. Aren't they pretty? Loaded, collimated, completely cleaned, lubricated and ready to go.
About two years ago, October 2022, with the D800 and the Nikkor 20mm f2.8 ais Not sure which ones I may have posted out of the 51 keepers - probably no more than 3 or 4. I reworked these three to day.
James Markus wrote:
I'm sorry Kevin. I never got on the mirror-less train. I went the other way - film. Latest two camera bodies I finished restoring are Agfa Isolette II's - though one has a non-standard red window in its back. Aren't they pretty? Loaded, collimated, completely cleaned, lubricated and ready to go.
I should send you one of my family heirlooms to see if you can fix it.
James Markus wrote:
I'm sorry Kevin. I never got on the mirror-less train. I went the other way - film. Latest two camera bodies I finished restoring are Agfa Isolette II's - though one has a non-standard red window in it's back. Aren't they pretty? Loaded, collimated, completely cleaned, lubricated and ready to go.
Kevin, congratulations on the ZF, a great looking camera.
The ticket to the unfinished areas of Siena Cathedral also includes access to the museum. There are many Medieval era works by top artists but this is the eye catcher,
The stained glass Rose Window, 20ft in diameter completed 1n 1290.
Kevin, congratulations on the ZF, a great looking camera.
The ticket to the unfinished areas of Siena Cathedral also includes access to the museum. There are many Medieval era works by top artists but this is the eye catcher,
Kevin, congratulations on the ZF, a great looking camera.
The ticket to the unfinished areas of Siena Cathedral also includes access to the museum. There are many Medieval era works by top artists but this is the eye catcher,
Kevin, congratulations on the ZF, a great looking camera.
The ticket to the unfinished areas of Siena Cathedral also includes access to the museum. There are many Medieval era works by top artists but this is the eye catcher,
The wide shot is spectacular! Having seen this hall a long time ago, you did an excellent job capturing it. You really can get the absolute most out of your XE1! Do you use one of those Speedboosters or Lens Turbos?
I was given a 200/4 Ai whose focus ring was impossible to turn. It had sat on a shelf for so long that the grease had harden to the point that the lens was useless. I took it apart and cleaned/lubed it and these are my test shots just to make sure it still functions properly. You can't tell it from these photos, but I'm going to have to take it partially apart again and adjust the infinity focus. Otherwise, it works pretty well. I will say, though, that the pre-Ai 200/4 with the scalloped focus ring is a much better lens in my opinion. This one is not very sharp until stopped down to at least f/8. It has quit a bit of glow at f/4. It performs much better for close subjects than at a distance greater than about 100'.
I agree with your assessment about it being better at close focus distances. I find the same with my copy. But it is good wide open for half body and 1/4 portraits.
spoupard wrote:
I was given a 200/4 Ai whose focus ring was impossible to turn. It had sat on a shelf for so long that the grease had harden to the point that the lens was useless. I took it apart and cleaned/lubed it and these are my test shots just to make sure it still functions properly. You can't tell it from these photos, but I'm going to have to take it partially apart again and adjust the infinity focus. Otherwise, it works pretty well. I will say, though, that the pre-Ai 200/4 with the scalloped focus ring is a much better lens in my opinion. This one is not very sharp until stopped down to at least f/8. It has quit a bit of glow at f/4. It performs much better for close subjects than at a distance greater than about 100'.
