My pretty...

rgeorge911 · 07-31-2008, 02:47 PM

Just gloating a little, here. Just received my black Spottie in the mail!

I took a chance, and picked it up from that Bay site, Buy It Now. The pics weren't too good, nor was the description.

I've been wanting a clean, black Spotmatic for some time. This one also came with a very nice 55/f1.8 lens. Overall in great shape! And, it all seems to work. I figured if I got one clean enough to warrant a CLA (ala Eric), that would be sufficient. I don't think this one needs anything!

I know, I know - this is all academic until I show some pictures. I'll work on that.

Just felt like sharing my joy at opening the box!

Reed

wlank · 07-31-2008, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by rgeorge911

Just received my black Spottie in the mail!

Does a black Spotmatic take better pictures than the regular one. Just sent off a roll from my pathetic silver Spotmatic this morning. Probably none of them were in focus and most of them were very underexposed. You know, if we handled this thread just right we could really start a great "flame" war on the board. Maybe even suck in folks who never shot a roll of film in their life. Give Adam a lot of grief. Warnings and suspensions for all hands.

Well congrats anyway, but you are right - gotta post some pictures.

Bill

rgeorge911 · 07-31-2008, 03:54 PM

I didn't mean to start any color debates! I just have been wanting a nice black one to go with my beater black one, and nice silver one.

I know, it won't take any better pics. But, I like it.

I'll post some as soon as I get them.

Reed

Nesster · 07-31-2008, 04:15 PM

Congratulations indeed. METAL black cameras do look cool. And the 55 is a terriffic lens, entirely non duplicative of a 50

rgeorge911 · 09-04-2008, 04:16 PM

After returning from a quick CLA from Eric:

All w/ 50mm f1.4

Damn Brit · 09-04-2008, 05:27 PM

Originally posted by wlank

.........You know, if we handled this thread just right we could really start a great "flame" war on the board. Maybe even suck in folks who never shot a roll of film in their life. Give Adam a lot of grief. Warnings and suspensions for all hands.

Bill

Tsk tsk Bill and you a moderator as well.

Reed, I like the first shot.

chubasco · 09-04-2008, 07:59 PM

Very nice results, what film did you use? The first one is my fave, too, and in the 3rd
shot, I hope you righted Sarah's headstone after knocking it over, bounder! I'm
kidding, honest.

Sure can't wait to see these pics when they grow up, is there
a size limit here?

Thanks for sharing, and would love to see a glamor pic of the cam, even a small one.

Bill

rgeorge911 · 09-04-2008, 10:09 PM

This is Kodak C-41 B&W film (iso 400, of course).

Links to bigger versions:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3011/2829221306_f8c4b57c28_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3141/2828379599_0dc626785f_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/2829219136_1960c5fd6b_b.jpg

I'll work on that glamour shot...

Reed

chubasco · 09-04-2008, 10:18 PM

Wow, that first one is a crackin' shot! Nice to see the larger file. The 55/1.8 Tak is
yet another one to look for, thanks, Reed!

Bill

titrisol · 09-05-2008, 05:04 AM

that camera is not worth it's weight on salt!!!
send it to me for disposal

congratulations on a great camera.
Silver or balck makes no difference, the results are what count

07-31-2008, 02:47 PM	#1
rgeorge911 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 27	My pretty... Just gloating a little, here. Just received my black Spottie in the mail! I took a chance, and picked it up from that Bay site, Buy It Now. The pics weren't too good, nor was the description. I've been wanting a clean, black Spotmatic for some time. This one also came with a very nice 55/f1.8 lens. Overall in great shape! And, it all seems to work. I figured if I got one clean enough to warrant a CLA (ala Eric), that would be sufficient. I don't think this one needs anything! I know, I know - this is all academic until I show some pictures. I'll work on that. Just felt like sharing my joy at opening the box! Reed

07-31-2008, 03:54 PM	#3
rgeorge911 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 27 Original Poster	Well... I didn't mean to start any color debates! I just have been wanting a nice black one to go with my beater black one, and nice silver one. I know, it won't take any better pics. But, I like it. I'll post some as soon as I get them. Reed

09-04-2008, 04:16 PM	#5
rgeorge911 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 27 Original Poster	OK, finally some pics from it... After returning from a quick CLA from Eric: All w/ 50mm f1.4

09-04-2008, 10:09 PM	#8
rgeorge911 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 27 Original Poster	Film, bigger images This is Kodak C-41 B&W film (iso 400, of course). Links to bigger versions: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3011/2829221306_f8c4b57c28_o.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3141/2828379599_0dc626785f_b.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/2829219136_1960c5fd6b_b.jpg I'll work on that glamour shot... Reed

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07-31-2008, 03:25 PM	#2
wlank Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Teresa, New Mexico Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,130	Originally posted by rgeorge911 Just received my black Spottie in the mail! Does a black Spotmatic take better pictures than the regular one. Just sent off a roll from my pathetic silver Spotmatic this morning. Probably none of them were in focus and most of them were very underexposed. You know, if we handled this thread just right we could really start a great "flame" war on the board. Maybe even suck in folks who never shot a roll of film in their life. Give Adam a lot of grief. Warnings and suspensions for all hands. Well congrats anyway, but you are right - gotta post some pictures. Bill

07-31-2008, 04:15 PM	#4
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	Congratulations indeed. METAL black cameras do look cool. And the 55 is a terriffic lens, entirely non duplicative of a 50

09-04-2008, 05:27 PM	#6
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by wlank .........You know, if we handled this thread just right we could really start a great "flame" war on the board. Maybe even suck in folks who never shot a roll of film in their life. Give Adam a lot of grief. Warnings and suspensions for all hands. Bill Tsk tsk Bill and you a moderator as well. Reed, I like the first shot.

09-04-2008, 07:59 PM	#7
chubasco Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery Posts: 328	Very nice results, what film did you use? The first one is my fave, too, and in the 3rd shot, I hope you righted Sarah's headstone after knocking it over, bounder! I'm kidding, honest. Sure can't wait to see these pics when they grow up, is there a size limit here? Thanks for sharing, and would love to see a glamor pic of the cam, even a small one. Bill

09-04-2008, 10:18 PM	#9
chubasco Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery Posts: 328	Wow, that first one is a crackin' shot! Nice to see the larger file. The 55/1.8 Tak is yet another one to look for, thanks, Reed! Bill

09-05-2008, 05:04 AM	#10
titrisol Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: In the most populated state... state of denial Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,854	that camera is not worth it's weight on salt!!! send it to me for disposal congratulations on a great camera. Silver or balck makes no difference, the results are what count