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Good point! My greatest concern with counting is the subject anticipating and blinking on “3”.

Yes, that’s always the challenge. I’d usually use strobes for this when shooting digital. But it’s a lot of set up/test/adjust/test/adjust/test…At least with this I can just look at the light and see what’s going on. And I find that quite useful for film.

Yes, the T90 has it. It just doesn’t work in manual mode. But it works wonders in any of the others. And, you’re right. It’s a bigger camera, heavier, but it’s ergonomics are more refined. Either of them are pretty nice, though!

Glad you enjoyed it!

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

I’ve used that trick a few times myself - especially if I expected the subject to blink :-)) Thanks for watching!

Thanks!

Many, many thanks!

Thanks! And thanks for watching!

😁 Thanks! I’m gonna need to have my metric to standard conversion app on the first pane of my phone. As for the light, it’s nice to be able to see what you’re getting -especially with film.

@@vintagecameradigest Conversion wise, as in close enough. A little over 3 feet is about a meter. So 10 feet is about 3 meters 16 feet is about 5 meters. 24 feet is almost 7.5 meters. 32 feet is about 10 meters. Etc etc. I think that’s close enough for explanation. You’re not woodworking with 6’6” and 3/4’s But yes, I love the to see what I do. Even though it’s film yes. I’m not a professional photographer by any means. And more in love with the darkroom printing. And do love a good light. And this one you showed seems pretty versatile, instead of one 100watt fluor daylight lamp in each soft box.

Oh that LED will eat a 100w Flourescent for lunch :-))

Many thanks! I really appreciate all the support!

I love a good success story! Thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching and the kind words! Yeah, the LED isn’t for everyone. I think it’d be hard to persuade most photographers that they should abandon their strobe setups for something like this. However, it does do the job. And for some subjects it makes a lot of sense. I have a photographer friend who specializes in special-needs clients, and a continuous light source is a must for her. So, it does have its benefits. Cheers!

The trial and error is certainly not as affordable as with digital, to be sure. I find that using the multi-spot feature is generally fool-proof though. I think you’ll have good luck with it. Cheers!

Always good to hear from a fellow Georgian! And good job working with that Ikonta. There aren’t many folks around that will touch them. I didn’t have the nerve, so I sent mine off. Let me now how it performs!

I agree. When compared to other 6x7 systems, these lenses usually have more speed and quite affordable.

Thanks for watching!

Whatever it is, I’ll take it! I was seriously bummed out by my idiocy on that. First time I’d ever done it. Hopefully it will be my last. But the N2020 is a great little camera. And I’d hate it if I bricked it.

I can vouch for that - at least until the back is closed and I’ve reached frame #1. After that it’s smooth sailing. Not surprised that’s a thing, though. Thanks for that info!

For reasons that remain unclear to me, I’ve yet to be tempted by an LX. I’m sure they’re fantastic cameras, and being the flagship model, I’d be lying if I said I had no interest in them at all. It just hasn’t been near the top of my list 😁

Thanks so much! It is, indeed, a fine camera!

I tend to flip-flop back and forth between Ilford and Kodak - depending on what prices I feel like paying. I’m in an Ilford mood currently. I prefer Tri-X very slightly over HP5. But I’m glad we still have the choices. Cheers!

This uses the later K-AR bayonet mount.

Many thanks for the sub! I think a lot of people are a bit put off by the idea. But in use, it rarely disappoints and is hardly a chore. I think you’ll love it.

Thanks! Yes, this one’s a bit of sleeper as it was soon overshadowed by the AE-1. Better built than the A-series (with the exception of the A-1) and of course a bit heavier. But it does work well. Cheers!

I’ve have kept an eye on the 40 DC over the last year, so the idea is always percolating in the back of my mind. But until this comment, I’ve never heard from anyone who actually uses one. So, now I’ll be paying even closer attention since you’ve made a good case for it. Thanks!

@@vintagecameradigest it’s just a rare lens to find. And make sure getting the D.C version cuz the lens got a huge front standard can potentially be prone to flare. But until now I’ve never run into any issue with my D.C one.

Also good to know. I’ll be looking for the multi-coated version no doubt.

Thanks! In use, I do prefer the 7000i over the original 7000. Better focusing and better interface, I think.

Unfortunately I put that episode on hold for the time being. It seems to be a great developer. The only issue I have with it is the dev times are really short, which magnifies any processing errors. But it does get the job done.

Thank you! The lab that processed the color film also scanned them. But I used a DSLR set up to digitize the black and white shots.

Oh yes

I believe you may be right :-)

That could be a bumper sticker🤔

Yes, that’s the problem with me and my cameras. There are a few, though, that I’ve not had any issue letting go, not forming an attachment of any sort. But it’s not the norm, lol.

Many, many thanks! So appreciated!

I wonder if that was part of why we never saw this shutter again in a Canon? The whole hybrid shutter thing sounds complex, even for today. It must have seemed like magic in 1973.

You’re correct. The A-1 was only in black. And of course the F-1 (any model). Before this one, I’d never seen one for myself. Not a bad camera. The 300mm f/4 is a nice one as it’s internal focusing and quite sharp. The one I have is the non-L version, so doesn’t have the ED glass. But I can’t say I find any problems with it.

Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks for the sub!

You are absolutely correct. This is a perfect left-handed camera. From some of the research I did for it, I came across a statement attributed to the designer that this configuration put the important aspect of focusing into the right hand, and the relatively mundane operation of pressing the shutter into the left. Good idea. But SO difficult for me to do after all these years, lol. Cheers!

I think I should probably “walk a camera” more often. Just to have it with me. I’d probably be surprised at what I might end up with. I think with this shoot I was forcing some totally arbitrary parameters on myself. I “needed” to do this, and I “needed” to get that, and so on. And the heat made the whole thing unbearable. So yes, I agree - sometimes it’s just fine to not photograph. Take a deep breath. Come back another time. Cheers!

I do hope it will serve you well! A very fine camera!

Very nice! And an excellent way to procure some great lenses (along with a rather nice body). Hope the shoot went well!

@@vintagecameradigest I was surprised that it went well. Every photo came out! Tomorrow I will try to mix and match with some Topcon lenses.

Sounds as if you’re off to a great start! Would love to know your thoughts on the Topcon lenses. I have only one Topcon camera - the Unirex, so it has the odd mount, and like zero interchangeability.

@@vintagecameradigest I am familiar with the Topcon Unirex. It is a good camera. There are two families of Topcon - amateur and professional. The Unirex falls into the former category. I own one. It takes great photographs and I believe is interchangeable with the UV series Topcon lenses which use a strange proprietary mount. The lenses are inexpensive. However, due to the type of architecture of the camera, once it stops working, it needs to be replaced, not repaired since it is far too expensive. The Topcon RE: series are the professional lenses which use the Exakta mount. Topcon makes some of the finest lenses in this mount. On paper Topcon lenses should work on all Exakta lenses, but I would say most based on my experience. Topcon RE cameras in my opinion are some of the finest SLR cameras ever produced.

Yes, the UV lenses are a bit strange regarding the mount. I’ve looked at the Super D a few times over the years, but ended up putting it off. I’m sure I’ll get the opportunity to experience one at some point.

Nice! The EF is one camera I just don’t hear much about. Never have. But I’m glad I got the chance to use this one and get a feel for it.

Depends on the lab, but I would make a request to have them returned. A reputable lab should have no problem with that. Your local pharmacy on the corner, however, might not be able to keep such a promise.

Thanks so much! I do appreciate it!

Many thanks!

Sticking with a brand through 3 different lens mounts definitely shows loyalty. Nikon believed that creating a new lens mount for AF would be a disaster. Maybe they were right. But I don’t think anyone could argue that the release of the EF mount was a bad idea for Canon. Maybe the new RF mount will eventually prove that out? We shall see. Thanks for watching!

That’s good advice. It’s what I should’ve done. But I’d put this manufactured pressure on myself to keep up with a schedule, etc, etc. I really just needed to take a breath. Luckily it doesn’t happen too often.

First off, I’ll say that I enjoy all the camera brands. Each one has it’s own “personality”. However, I enjoy some more than others. And most of the Nikons are notably more refined in operation than their peers. I learned this the first time I picked up a Nikon FM. It was smooth as butter. The feel of the wind lever illustrated just how much effort the folks at Nikon put into the design. It didn’t just work like it was supposed to. It was better than it had to be.

@@vintagecameradigest I agree, the FM and the FE were particularly fine cameras. The shutter and the mirror were particularly well damped. The only cameras are that I have which top them in the shutter department, are my Leica M2, M3 and the M6.

Yes, Leica’s reputation is certainly well-earned. I doubt anyone could dispute that.

I appreciate that! The whole shoot would’ve been better with color film, I think. The backlit trees would’ve been really nice. And that particular shot would’ve been super. Cheers!

Thanks as always! To me, the EF is equally sturdy to the original F-1. And it has the weight to prove it. But it’s a good one to put on the list!