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F16SUNSHINE
Joined: 20 Aug 2007 Posts: 5486 Location: Left Coast
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Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 11:36 pm Post subject: Ikon |
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F16SUNSHINE wrote:
It's here!
Well it is a beautiful thing that Zeiss and Cosina have here.
The fit and finish = perfect.
The action of the advance, shutter speed, and frame-line preview are all smooth and fluid.
The position of everything is nice. I like the AE lock not something I was expecting to find.
Brightlines for 28mm-85mm lenses pop up automatically. It is a bit soon for me to say but I think I prefer the manual selector like a Bessa R-series.
The Viewfinder and contrast spot are both HUGE.
I thought the R D1 was good in that department but this is amazing.
The sound of the shutter is loader than my R d1 and has a more hollow tone than my Leica CL.
I suppose this is to be expected. The R D1 shutter is smaller as it is a 1.5 cropped sensor back there.
Compare this to the CL and you have a 1/2000 top shutter next to a 1/1000. and a faster flash sync.
Overall this camera is everything a RF fan could hope for.
The sky here is black and raining today. Not a bad day for B+W but, I don't want to go in the rain. Here are some glammy shots.
Look at that Baseline Fast lenses and long FL's are back on the menu
Bottom side film rewind makes for a nice smooth top plate
Nice big bright VF
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Orio
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 29545 Location: West Emilia
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Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 11:51 pm Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
- I don't want to be envious
- I don't want to be envious
- I don't want to be envious
- I don't want to be envious
- I don't want to be envious....
...OK I'm envious!
Congratulations!! I can just imagine how it feels in the hands. Have a great time with it - and the Biogon 35 !!! _________________ Orio, Administrator
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Attila
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 57840 Location: Hungary
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Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 12:01 am Post subject: |
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Attila wrote:
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Items on sale on Ebay
Sony NEX-7 Carl Zeiss Planar 85mm f1.4, Minolta MD 35mm f1.8, Konica 135mm f2.5, Minolta MD 50mm f1.2, Minolta MD 250mm f5.6, Carl Zeiss Sonnar 180mm f2.8
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koji
Joined: 21 Jul 2008 Posts: 2106 Location: Hiroshima, Japan
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Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 12:39 am Post subject: |
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koji wrote:
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It is a beautiful set. By the way diopter lens for this camera is
compatible with all those Cosina made CZ external viewfinders.
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F16SUNSHINE
Joined: 20 Aug 2007 Posts: 5486 Location: Left Coast
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Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:39 am Post subject: |
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F16SUNSHINE wrote:
Thanks Guys
It's going to be a super piece for me.
I must admit though.
The build is not quite to Leica to be very honest.
It is however very very nice and I f*ing stole it _________________ Moderator |
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Orio
Joined: 24 Feb 2007 Posts: 29545 Location: West Emilia
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Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:41 am Post subject: |
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Orio wrote:
F16SUNSHINE wrote: |
Thanks Guys
It's going to be a super piece for me.
I must admit though.
The build is not quite to Leica to be very honest.
It is however very very nice and I f*ing stole it |
hm... is it lightweight/toylike like the Bessa? _________________ Orio, Administrator
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F16SUNSHINE
Joined: 20 Aug 2007 Posts: 5486 Location: Left Coast
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Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 1:52 am Post subject: |
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F16SUNSHINE wrote:
Oh no not at all.
The build is more on the lines of the Contax G.
Things like the clicks of the speed dial and return of the advance are not as smooth and refined as M6 or M7.
The Film door is a common swinging door (something I much prefer) and I think the Leica style bottom off for loading and unloading really does make a more solid felling body.
It is of far superior build than my R2 and even the R D1.
Orio when you get one you will love it I'm sure.
I give it an A and the M6/7 an A+.
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Nesster
Joined: 24 Apr 2008 Posts: 5883 Location: NJ, USA
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Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 2:09 am Post subject: |
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Nesster wrote:
There's just no emoticon with the tongue hanging out far enough... that's perfection on earth right there.
Almost like no other camera is necessary... almost...
nah.
A righteous camera though. Congratulations _________________ -Jussi
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Katastrofo
Joined: 26 Feb 2007 Posts: 10405 Location: USA
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Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 3:41 am Post subject: |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Wow, what a cam! It was nice of your wife to hold the cam while you took
a picture of the viewfinder. Not to seem indelicate, but has she considered
electrolysis? Just kidding, and hope to see some wonderful stuff very
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