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PostPosted: Sat Dec 06, 2014 3:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
rbelyell wrote:
wow, cant believe no one suggested the contax T* with zeiss 40/2 lens. this is the tiniest camera ive ever seen. it fits easily into my jeans pocket. ive carried it all over in my travels for inclement weather days. the zeiss lens is superb and its a rf.


True. Excellent cam. But pretty expensive, even used, isn't it?


PostPosted: Sat Dec 06, 2014 11:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
i dont know about mow, but i got mine 5 or so years ago on the bay for less than $400. totally worth it imo for the lens, rf and total pocketability.


PostPosted: Sun Dec 07, 2014 12:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Had a loan unit for a short time , beautifully crafted , but the focusing system seemed to me a bit strange , controls not the most intuitive at first. But a nice cam ,a T2


PostPosted: Sun Dec 07, 2014 12:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
im not sure i understand teo--the 'focusing system' is classic rangefinder isnt it? theres a center patch and moving diamond you line up with it. and of course one can also zone focus, and i believe without looking that thats obviously marked on cam. this refers to the original T*, not the T2 which i dont have nor know anything about.
tony


PostPosted: Sun Dec 07, 2014 1:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I can find the
Zwei Stück Olympus 35 SP
for 40 euros and If I am not wrong I saw the shutter speed and the aperture dials on the lens Smile

What should I do with the batteries? Any chance with the EPX-625. I think there are replacement for these.

Alex


PostPosted: Sun Dec 07, 2014 2:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
That is really cheap for SP 35.

Is there something about the condition of those cameras?


PostPosted: Sun Dec 07, 2014 8:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
they look operational and the prices not too expensive. Look on ebay for more


PostPosted: Sun Dec 07, 2014 10:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
alaios wrote:
I can find the
Zwei Stück Olympus 35 SP
for 40 euros and If I am not wrong I saw the shutter speed and the aperture dials on the lens Smile

What should I do with the batteries? Any chance with the EPX-625. I think there are replacement for these.

Alex


I have a similar model and the modern PX625A alkalines work perfectly well. They dont last long so take it out between uses. It is a completely manual or automatic rf camera and a bargain at 40euros. More affordable than many mentioned here.

A gem!


PostPosted: Mon Dec 08, 2014 10:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks. I am buying it. So bored with the digital Smile


PostPosted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 2:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I really like the look of that Voigtlander Vito II. I might look into getting one next year.

Phil


PostPosted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 8:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
rbelyell wrote:
wow, cant believe no one suggested the contax T* with zeiss 40/2 lens. this is the tiniest camera ive ever seen. it fits easily into my jeans pocket. ive carried it all over in my travels for inclement weather days. the zeiss lens is superb and its a rf.


Aaahm, it's a 2,8/38mm lens:
http://www.kenrockwell.com/contax/t.htm

If Your'e looking for a real 2/40 there's only the Leica CL with it's Summicron:
https://www.cameraquest.com/leicacl.htm
upgradable to 1,4/35 Wink


PostPosted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 6:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
PWhite214 wrote:
I really like the look of that Voigtlander Vito II. I might look into getting one next year.

Phil


Its a lovely cam to use and fits in my shorts pocket. Another photo of it.

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PostPosted: Tue Dec 09, 2014 7:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
someone got my offer
two more options



Canon-Canonet-QL-19- 45mm

or

ROLLEI 35 B

mostly intrested in having some sort of light meter, shutter speed selection, and battery replacements I can try

Regards


PostPosted: Sun Dec 21, 2014 4:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I've been looking at the Contax T* cameras. They look excellent. Can anyone comment on the differences between the T, T2, and T3? The T3 is pricey, but is (as the OP wants) very compact.


PostPosted: Mon Dec 22, 2014 5:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Many Canonets dont work today, complicated and cheaply made. The Rollei 35B is a great camera, I've had one since 1973 and bought it second hand then. It doesnt use batteries for the meter - it's a solar cell. I usually get the light reading then keep it the same unless the light changes significantly. A bit like using sunny 16 but with a little help.

Meters in any old cameras such as these can be a little 'out' and many old cameras use PX625 mercury batteries which are now illegal. Finding an equivalent starts complicating the whole thing. search this forum for PX625 and you'll understand why. An old Vivitar flash mentioned in another post will work great with these cameras. Although it has to be mounted on the bottom of the Rollei - not the top!


PostPosted: Mon Dec 22, 2014 4:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hey Alex, here is my favourite combination. An Olympus Trip and an old Sunpak. Trips are almost indestructible and if found faulty can be repaired easily. I used one on holiday last year and it was a dream to use. Automatic with no batteries, it locks if there isnt enough light and simple scale focusing. Perfect for snaps. On the odd occasion I've found if there isnt enough light just switch it from A to f2.8 it works because of the film latitude. The last pic was taken in an art gallery, I've cropped it and changed the colour balance a bit, but you can get a usable image.











PostPosted: Mon Dec 22, 2014 6:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
+1 on the Trip 35! Not a rangefinder but a very nice and cheap cam!

The mentioned QL19 is not that small... i wouldn't call that one pocketable.

I shot a roll with a Praktica CX-1 i bought recently, it's actually a re-badged Cosina. Again: not a rangefinder, it has zone-focus. I really liked it's size, built quality and images!
Another very nice and small cam, even though it's AF, is the Minolta AF-C.

Here are some samples from the CX-1: https://www.flickr.com/photos/chantalrene/sets/72157647100741250/

The camera:
Praktica CX-1 by René Maly, on Flickr


PostPosted: Mon Dec 22, 2014 11:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yeah the QL19 is a slab of a camera. An easy load film system and a wide aperture lens make them desirable but they heavy and are prone to faults. Give a Canonet a miss.

That little Practika is nice. Ultimately my Trip is the one for me.


PostPosted: Mon Dec 22, 2014 11:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
philslizzy wrote:
Many Canonets dont work today, complicated and cheaply made. The Rollei 35B is a great camera, I've had one since 1973 and bought it second hand then. It doesnt use batteries for the meter - it's a solar cell. I usually get the light reading then keep it the same unless the light changes significantly. A bit like using sunny 16 but with a little help.


Do All of the Rollei 35's have some type of meter? I must admit, they are intriguing little guys. Thinking of grabbing one but not sure. I usually need Aperture Priority.


PostPosted: Tue Dec 23, 2014 6:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
The 35B has a selenium meter, the others have a CdS meter reliant on battery - A PX625!


PostPosted: Wed Dec 24, 2014 4:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ah, the plutonium battery. Guess I'll opt for the B model if I go that route.
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