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dsmithhfx · 09-22-2018, 11:18 AM

Originally posted by cooltouch

A Los Angeles street corner, yes?

Toronto.

dsmithhfx · 09-23-2018, 03:53 AM - **1 Like**

**twilhelm** · 09-23-2018, 01:15 PM - **2 Likes**

Pentax MZ-6 SMC K50 1.4
Kodak Gold 200

Sunrise on the bridge construction. (X-posted from the Film Shooter Challenge group)

kevinWE · 09-23-2018, 01:50 PM - **6 Likes**

My cats, shot with the Nikon EL, Nikkor-S 50mm 1,4 and Agfa Optima II 100

Last edited by kevinWE; 09-23-2018 at 02:23 PM.

**TwoUptons** · 09-23-2018, 02:40 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by dsmithhfx

Toronto.

Well, Toronto has stood in for LA in TV and film once or twice 🙂

-Eric

stevebrot · 09-23-2018, 04:17 PM

Originally posted by arnold

Well the shutter seems to work OK. I never used an Exacta, it looks very complicated. Good for you trying it out.

Appearances can be deceiving. They are actually pretty straightforward except for the slow speeds, the self-timer, and the need to cock the shutter before setting shutter speeds.

My VX was made in the early 1950s and my VX IIa in 1958. Neither was particularly clumsy for the time, but not much changed between 1958 and 1968 when my VX1000 was made.* It is really quite sad to pick up the VX1000 after setting down my Pentax SV of similar vintage. My Exaktas are well thought-out with many helpful features, but by the early 1960s the implementation of those features lacked the convenience and finesse of all but the Soviet competition.

Steve

* Truth be told, my VX IIa is much better made and turned out than the later model.

nickthetasmaniac · 09-23-2018, 04:23 PM - **11 Likes**

Sydney streets

MX, M50/f1.4 and Portra400

abruzzi · 09-23-2018, 06:57 PM - **2 Likes**

Two cameras, two films. First, Fujicolor 200 (I assume its the same as C200, but it doesn't say C200...) on a Nikon F2 with a Nikkor S 50/1.4

Second is a Canonet QL17 GIII, with 12 year old Konica VX200.

g026r · 09-23-2018, 09:14 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Appearances can be deceiving. They are actually pretty straightforward except for the slow speeds, the self-timer, and the need to cock the shutter before setting shutter speeds.

I've read the manual for my VX1000, and truth be told I'm still not certain I understand how to use the slow speeds/self-timer correctly.

dsmithhfx · 09-24-2018, 02:04 AM - **1 Like**

Jellygeist · 09-24-2018, 07:38 AM - **2 Likes**

This one was well-liked on Instagram, by my standards anyways

timw4mail · 09-24-2018, 07:49 AM - **2 Likes**

Minolta X-700
Minota MD 45/2
Fujifilm C200

stevebrot · 09-24-2018, 07:55 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by g026r

I've read the manual for my VX1000, and truth be told I'm still not certain I understand how to use the slow speeds/self-timer correctly.

Hmmmm...let me see if I can remember. For the slow speeds:

For exposures longer than 1/8s, set automatic lenses to manual or use a cable release
Wind the shutter
Set shutter on B (T is also supposed to work, but apparently not on my VX1000 for all speeds)
Fully tension slow/self dial at top right
Set intended slow speed (1/8s - 12s) on black scale using outer ring
Release shutter

(For those not familiar with Exakta, yes, that is 12 seconds maximum timed exposure and yes, it is fairly accurate on my two working bodies.)

Self-timer for fast speeds is similar:

Wind shutter and set desired speed on fast speed dial
Fully tension slow/self dial at top right
Select any of the red numbers
Press shutter button and wait ~12s for the delayed release

Self-timer for (limited) slow speeds:

For exposures longer than 1/8s, set automatic lenses to manual or use a cable release
Wind the shutter
Set shutter on B (T is also supposed to work, but apparently does not on my VX1000)
Fully tension slow/self dial at top right
Set intended slow speed (1/4s - 6s) on red scale using outer ring
Press shutter button and wait ~12s for the delayed release

Are we confused yet? Whether any of the above work properly depends on the health of the shutter and timing clockwork. Warning! Getting out of sequence or attempting with the clockwork other than fully tensioned may result in nothing happening or a shutter jam that might be hard to clear.* FWIW, my older model VX IIa and VX work similarly; one would think that in fifteen years an improved shutter might have been crafted.

Steve

* At least that is my memory of things. I don't play loose with the Exakta rules and am loath to test the corner cases.

Eyewanders · 09-24-2018, 08:00 PM - **5 Likes**

A little coastal diptychingness...

Konica Autoreflex T4 | Hexanon AR 200/4 | Ferrania P30 alpha

Swift1 · 09-24-2018, 08:54 PM

Originally posted by chickentender

A little coastal diptychingness...

Konica Autoreflex T4 | Hexanon AR 200/4 | Ferrania P30 alpha

Really nice work, Kevin!

09-24-2018, 07:49 AM - 2 Likes	#17862
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	X-Posted from Film Challenge Minolta X-700 Minota MD 45/2 Fujifilm C200

09-24-2018, 07:55 AM - 1 Like	#17863
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by g026r I've read the manual for my VX1000, and truth be told I'm still not certain I understand how to use the slow speeds/self-timer correctly. Hmmmm...let me see if I can remember. For the slow speeds: For exposures longer than 1/8s, set automatic lenses to manual or use a cable release Wind the shutter Set shutter on B (T is also supposed to work, but apparently not on my VX1000 for all speeds) Fully tension slow/self dial at top right Set intended slow speed (1/8s - 12s) on black scale using outer ring Release shutter (For those not familiar with Exakta, yes, that is 12 seconds maximum timed exposure and yes, it is fairly accurate on my two working bodies.) Self-timer for fast speeds is similar: Wind shutter and set desired speed on fast speed dial Fully tension slow/self dial at top right Select any of the red numbers Press shutter button and wait ~12s for the delayed release Self-timer for (limited) slow speeds: For exposures longer than 1/8s, set automatic lenses to manual or use a cable release Wind the shutter Set shutter on B (T is also supposed to work, but apparently does not on my VX1000) Fully tension slow/self dial at top right Set intended slow speed (1/4s - 6s) on red scale using outer ring Press shutter button and wait ~12s for the delayed release Are we confused yet? Whether any of the above work properly depends on the health of the shutter and timing clockwork. Warning! Getting out of sequence or attempting with the clockwork other than fully tensioned may result in nothing happening or a shutter jam that might be hard to clear.* FWIW, my older model VX IIa and VX work similarly; one would think that in fifteen years an improved shutter might have been crafted. Steve * At least that is my memory of things. I don't play loose with the Exakta rules and am loath to test the corner cases. Last edited by stevebrot; 09-24-2018 at 11:38 AM.

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09-22-2018, 11:18 AM	#17851
dsmithhfx Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,154	Originally posted by cooltouch A Los Angeles street corner, yes? Toronto.

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kevinWE Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 497	My cats, shot with the Nikon EL, Nikkor-S 50mm 1,4 and Agfa Optima II 100 Last edited by kevinWE; 09-23-2018 at 02:23 PM.

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TwoUptons Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 4,227	Originally posted by dsmithhfx Toronto. Well, Toronto has stood in for LA in TV and film once or twice 🙂 -Eric

09-23-2018, 04:17 PM	#17856
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by arnold Well the shutter seems to work OK. I never used an Exacta, it looks very complicated. Good for you trying it out. Appearances can be deceiving. They are actually pretty straightforward except for the slow speeds, the self-timer, and the need to cock the shutter before setting shutter speeds. My VX was made in the early 1950s and my VX IIa in 1958. Neither was particularly clumsy for the time, but not much changed between 1958 and 1968 when my VX1000 was made.* It is really quite sad to pick up the VX1000 after setting down my Pentax SV of similar vintage. My Exaktas are well thought-out with many helpful features, but by the early 1960s the implementation of those features lacked the convenience and finesse of all but the Soviet competition. Steve * Truth be told, my VX IIa is much better made and turned out than the later model.

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09-23-2018, 09:14 PM	#17859
g026r Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,074	Originally posted by stevebrot Appearances can be deceiving. They are actually pretty straightforward except for the slow speeds, the self-timer, and the need to cock the shutter before setting shutter speeds. I've read the manual for my VX1000, and truth be told I'm still not certain I understand how to use the slow speeds/self-timer correctly.

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Jellygeist Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Brandon, MB Photos: Albums Posts: 334	This one was well-liked on Instagram, by my standards anyways

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Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by chickentender A little coastal diptychingness... Konica Autoreflex T4 \| Hexanon AR 200/4 \| Ferrania P30 alpha Really nice work, Kevin!

:cool: Lets see those ''film'' shots

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