Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac The SV is a wonderful camera, one of the classiest all mechanical SLRs around in my view.
A general tip for C41 films - meter and expose for the shadows. Most colour negative films have heaps of highlight latitude, but the shadows go muddy and ugly pretty quick. So, look after the shadows and the highlights will look after themselves.
Of course, this isn’t the case for slide film, and some colour neg stocks like Ektar are more demanding on correct exposure.
**Also, there’s some lens compatibility issues with S-series bodies, including the SV. What colour is the ‘R’ on the rewind lever, and can you take a photo of the aperture pressure plate (just inside the mount, below the mirror)?
I have read some about the compatibility issues. This one has the green R. I am planning to keep the questionable lenses away. What can you tell from a pic of the inside? I could take one later.
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Originally posted by FozzFoster Which 50mm did you get? I might suggest a Helios 44-2 58mm f/2!
I loved my SV - very slick camera!
Also, a S-M-C 100mm f/4 marco might be a good addition to this kit!
Maybe I will look for the macro. I haven’t used one very much, but why not start? I also think I want to look for the Helios. I’ve seen a lot of good shots from them.
The 50 is a Super-Tak 1.4. Haven’t used it yet. Looking forward to trying it out some.
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Originally posted by TwoUptons I have a 35mm f2.0 that is great fun with my H1a.
I also really like my 120mm f2.8. A weird length, but it does good work...
I have a 300mm f6.3 that’s just weird, as I’m used to more modern lenses, but it’s compact for a 300 and sharp.
And that B25 photo is exactly what Ektar was made for.
-Eric
Somehow I have managed not to buy a single 35mm lens, in K mount nor m42. I’ve heard the takumar 35 3.5 is nice, but I think I really want a faster one. The f2 might be the ticket.