The "Joys" of Old Cameras

Autonerd · 11-25-2019, 05:56 PM

Originally posted by arnold

Don't remember my Kodachrome settings here taken at night, but one can manage without the assistance.

Can't remember ever seeing that much blue in a Kodachrome slide.

Great shot.

**TwoUptons** · 11-26-2019, 08:07 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Autonerd

Can't remember ever seeing that much blue in a Kodachrome slide.

Great shot.

White balance was set wrong

It is a great shot...

-Eric

ecostigny · 11-26-2019, 10:30 AM

Originally posted by arnold

"Tired circuitry" is why I tend to avoid cameras with electronics. (Not an option with a DSLR). The S series, Spotmatics, K series and the MX are all cameras that are as reliable as one can expect and meet my needs.
Yes, the LX is amazing with its exposure control, but I think I can manage with the MX. Don't remember my Kodachrome settings here taken at night, but one can manage without the assistance.
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I'm guessing you have some pretty strange ambient lighting at work here, seeing as how the lights to the immediate left of the car look fairly normal in terms of color temperature. Nifty shot!

Autonerd · 11-26-2019, 11:52 PM

Originally posted by ecostigny

I'm guessing you have some pretty strange ambient lighting at work here, seeing as how the lights to the immediate left of the car look fairly normal in terms of color temperature. Nifty shot!

I used to do a lot of long (20-30 sec) exposure night shots with Fujichrome 100 and Velvia, and the coolest part was seeing how funky the colors of the various types of lighting would go.

Aaron

Aaron28 · 12-29-2019, 05:51 PM - **1 Like**

the operating table....it is frustrating and fun tinkering....some success and some failures

dbs · 12-29-2019, 06:43 PM

Originally posted by arnold

"Tired circuitry" is why I tend to avoid cameras with electronics. (Not an option with a DSLR). The S series, Spotmatics, K series and the MX are all cameras that are as reliable as one can expect and meet my needs.
Yes, the LX is amazing with its exposure control, but I think I can manage with the MX. Don't remember my Kodachrome settings here taken at night, but one can manage without the assistance.
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Hi Arnold

Nice shot
My first thought was a sandy track at night being you are in Queensland///but alas the steering wheel is on the wrong side so it must be snow ( whatever that is )

Dave.

ecostigny · 12-30-2019, 10:33 AM

Originally posted by Aaron28

the operating table....it is frustrating and fun tinkering....some success and some failures

Looks like a fascinating project (or set of projects). I haven't tried anything like this with my cameras yet, but I do like to tinker...

**ChrisPlatt** · 12-30-2019, 03:47 PM - **1 Like**

I sold my Eric-serviced Pentax LX. Though I aspired to owning one for many years,
in use it did not impress me. Other less capable models suit my needs just as well.

Chris

Aaron28 · 12-30-2019, 04:07 PM

Originally posted by ecostigny

Looks like a fascinating project (or set of projects). I haven't tried anything like this with my cameras yet, but I do like to tinker...

overall it's great to tinker.....it was 2 projects.....did get the mirror to function properly on the tl-super but still no luck on the battery cap.....the argoflex ef is a different story..it cleaned up nicely but the shutter has some major issues until I can figure out how to open it up...prolly end up a display piece

womble · 12-31-2019, 01:45 AM

My LX is my "go to" camera. It has never let me down. For my round the world trip I took my LX for colour and my MX for BW. If one was forced to keep just one film camera, that would be my choice. The only camera I have run more film through is my original ME Super which was, then, my only camera.

Aaron28 · 12-31-2019, 10:25 PM

had no luck with this shutter off this argoflex ef…..display piece it will be.....did fix the inoperable mirror on the yashica tl-super no luck with the battery cap tho

12-30-2019, 03:47 PM - 1 Like	#53
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	Not for everyone... I sold my Eric-serviced Pentax LX. Though I aspired to owning one for many years, in use it did not impress me. Other less capable models suit my needs just as well. Chris

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11-25-2019, 05:56 PM	#46
Autonerd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 156	Originally posted by arnold Don't remember my Kodachrome settings here taken at night, but one can manage without the assistance. Can't remember ever seeing that much blue in a Kodachrome slide. Great shot.

11-26-2019, 08:07 AM - 1 Like	#47
TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,214	Originally posted by Autonerd Can't remember ever seeing that much blue in a Kodachrome slide. Great shot. White balance was set wrong It is a great shot... -Eric

11-26-2019, 10:30 AM	#48
ecostigny Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Branford, CT Posts: 561	Originally posted by arnold "Tired circuitry" is why I tend to avoid cameras with electronics. (Not an option with a DSLR). The S series, Spotmatics, K series and the MX are all cameras that are as reliable as one can expect and meet my needs. Yes, the LX is amazing with its exposure control, but I think I can manage with the MX. Don't remember my Kodachrome settings here taken at night, but one can manage without the assistance. [/url][/IMG] I'm guessing you have some pretty strange ambient lighting at work here, seeing as how the lights to the immediate left of the car look fairly normal in terms of color temperature. Nifty shot!

11-26-2019, 11:52 PM	#49
Autonerd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 156	Originally posted by ecostigny I'm guessing you have some pretty strange ambient lighting at work here, seeing as how the lights to the immediate left of the car look fairly normal in terms of color temperature. Nifty shot! I used to do a lot of long (20-30 sec) exposure night shots with Fujichrome 100 and Velvia, and the coolest part was seeing how funky the colors of the various types of lighting would go. Aaron

12-29-2019, 05:51 PM - 1 Like	#50
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	the operating table....it is frustrating and fun tinkering....some success and some failures

12-29-2019, 06:43 PM	#51
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,563	Originally posted by arnold "Tired circuitry" is why I tend to avoid cameras with electronics. (Not an option with a DSLR). The S series, Spotmatics, K series and the MX are all cameras that are as reliable as one can expect and meet my needs. Yes, the LX is amazing with its exposure control, but I think I can manage with the MX. Don't remember my Kodachrome settings here taken at night, but one can manage without the assistance. [/url][/IMG] Hi Arnold Nice shot My first thought was a sandy track at night being you are in Queensland///but alas the steering wheel is on the wrong side so it must be snow ( whatever that is ) Dave.

12-30-2019, 10:33 AM	#52
ecostigny Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Branford, CT Posts: 561	Originally posted by Aaron28 the operating table....it is frustrating and fun tinkering....some success and some failures Looks like a fascinating project (or set of projects). I haven't tried anything like this with my cameras yet, but I do like to tinker...

12-30-2019, 04:07 PM	#54
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	Originally posted by ecostigny Looks like a fascinating project (or set of projects). I haven't tried anything like this with my cameras yet, but I do like to tinker... overall it's great to tinker.....it was 2 projects.....did get the mirror to function properly on the tl-super but still no luck on the battery cap.....the argoflex ef is a different story..it cleaned up nicely but the shutter has some major issues until I can figure out how to open it up...prolly end up a display piece

12-31-2019, 01:45 AM	#55
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	My LX is my "go to" camera. It has never let me down. For my round the world trip I took my LX for colour and my MX for BW. If one was forced to keep just one film camera, that would be my choice. The only camera I have run more film through is my original ME Super which was, then, my only camera.

12-31-2019, 10:25 PM	#56
Aaron28 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,131	had no luck with this shutter off this argoflex ef…..display piece it will be.....did fix the inoperable mirror on the yashica tl-super no luck with the battery cap tho