[LesDMess]

We think we (once again) hate you...
Steve

Actually, I am thankful not to have such easy access . . .

[hinman]

Which one of these two will you keep? The Contax 137 MA or the black Spotomatic. I have way too many precious but unused film gear


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by Hin Man, on Flickr



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by Hin Man, on Flickr


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by Hin Man, on Flickr


Or it will hurt to compete the thought of picking my red camera or my Spotomatic


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by Hin Man, on Flickr



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by Hin Man, on Flickr



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by Hin Man, on Flickr


I am self-punishing over my inactivity with films.

Cheers,
Hin

[Jonathan Mac]

Which one of these two will you keep? The Contax 137 MA or the black Spotomatic. I have way too many precious but unused film gear

I am self-punishing over my inactivity with films.

Cheers,
Hin

Wow, both beautiful!

[ambaker]

Which one of these two will you keep? The Contax 137 MA or the black Spotomatic. I have way too many precious but unused film gear





DSC07914

by Hin Man, on Flickr







DSC07917

by Hin Man, on Flickr





DSC07927

by Hin Man, on Flickr





Or it will hurt to compete the thought of picking my red camera or my Spotomatic





I am self-punishing over my inactivity with films.



Cheers,

Hin

In order...
Yes,
Yes,
Yes you are.

It would hurt to pick. I would pick them both, you are self punishing for no good reason. But if I had to pick I would take the Contax, for no other reason than I like the red. Everything I own is black or silver. So the red is a real interesting camera to me.

[stevebrot]

So the red is a real interesting camera to me.

The Contax is known for having a frail original body covering and many (most?) surviving examples have been redone. I believe this Contax has one of Aki-Asahi's $14 USD kits. He has them for a wide range of cameras and you could probably "red" one of yours if you like. He has many nice materials.

Aki-Asahi Camera Coverings

He can make a kit from any of his available materials, not just the selections listed for a particular camera model. Here is one of my Spotmatics in "Red Lizard Embossed" (actually cowhide made to look like lizard).




Steve

(...real fan of Aki-Asahi...)

[Nesster]

My latest rescue case. An Ensign 220 Auto-Range. Coupled rangefinder and 6x6 or 6x4.5 frames.



Ronnie

Sweet camera, most of the time I prefer it to the Zeiss




And a pair of tiny range finders. Pacemaker Speed Graphic 23, from the first series of 500, around '47. Century Graphic 23, from around '65. The Speed has a CZJ Tessar 3.5/10.5cm, probably a cherished lens of the first owner -- the Ektar, if it was one, was probably 'better' - and he took off the front shutter body release mechanism.
The Century has the 80/2.8 Xenotar, which is an awesome lens.

[WPRESTO]

Sweet camera, most of the time I prefer it to the Zeiss




And a pair of tiny range finders. Pacemaker Speed Graphic 23, from the first series of 500, around '47. Century Graphic 23, from around '65. The Speed has a CZJ Tessar 3.5/10.5cm, probably a cherished lens of the first owner -- the Ektar, if it was one, was probably 'better' - and he took off the front shutter body release mechanism.
The Century has the 80/2.8 Xenotar, which is an awesome lens.

Looks like a Linhof anatomical grip on the SG at right. I also note the bar atop the rangefinders for a Kalart-style flash (my first flash gun, looking bigger than the cameras on which I used it).

[45 Mike]

I was just gifted a Super Ikonta 532/16. I don't particularly like this model. This camera needs a cleaning and otherwise seems to work ok.
It has the red T tessar Opton 2.8 80mm lens, with black front standard.
Anyone interested in a trade?

I would like to get a wide angle lens in a shutter for a 2x3 press. 65mm or maybe a 75mm, the 65mm is what I really want.
Any interest?

[Swift1]

The Century has the 80/2.8 Xenotar, which is an awesome lens.

That's a sweet kit!

[stevebrot]

That's a sweet kit!

I was thinking the same thing. The 2x3 Graphics have always intrigued me.


Steve

[Baard-Einar]

"Bonjour" gentlemen ...


What's more interesting is that I presented the lens and body to a "professional buyer" (see first image with "Achat" sign) at the swap and he offered me a nice sum for it despite "bad mouthing" that condition of the front element and the altered mount ... an offer of 600€ is not bad IMHO. I did not bite since I plan to take the Angénieux to the Paris swap in June to see what can get for it ... this one may very well finance my "dream project" for a nice 67 kit ...

Bonsoir, Jean Poiters.

I am curious, when and where is the Paris swap? It would have been fun to go there.

Regards
Baard-Einar.

[Swift1]

Not necessarily Gear Porn, but the Film Shooters Collective just published my review of the Kodak Medalist.
Kodak Medalist | Camera Review | Colton Allen | Film Shooters Collective | 35mm | Medium Format | and Large Format Film Photography

[Jonathan Mac]

Not necessarily Gear Porn, but the Film Shooters Collective just published my review of the Kodak Medalist.
Kodak Medalist | Camera Review | Colton Allen | Film Shooters Collective | 35mm | Medium Format | and Large Format Film Photography

Thanks, very cool. I wasn't aware of that website.

[Swift1]

[gofour3]

Looks in great condition Colton, very nice!

Phil.