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A super cheapo RF camera
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 1:41 pm    Post subject: A super cheapo RF camera Reply with quote

Waht I may need is a LTM camera
I'll use the voigtlander 15/4.5 (no RF coupling needed) and probably a Jupiter 8 50/2

What can you suggest?


PostPosted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 1:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You shouldn't go for "super cheapo" because they are no fun.

A Zorki-4 is cheap enough and pretty good.


PostPosted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 1:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Depending on your budget, a friend of mine is selling his bessa R2A.
(he bought it from cameraquest)
I also own one.
It is my master body for 24x36.

It is leica M but adapter to ltm are very common.
The good point is the automatic exposure.
The viewfinder is very bright, to compete with leica ones..
There is RF coupling for your Jupiter 8 (and I bet the other RF lens you'll buy Wink


PostPosted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 1:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Zorki 4 got no metering right?

@ Selenium_27: tempting... how much does he asks?


PostPosted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 1:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You can find working zorki 4's body only ranging from 20 to 50 euros.
Then, understanding exactly what "working" means is the real challenge.


PostPosted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 1:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

he asks 320€.

On my opinion it is a very nice entry in RF..


PostPosted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 1:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I will think about it...


Wasn't a Fed 5B with a some sort of selenium lightmeter?


PostPosted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 2:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes, but uncoupled...
You have to look on the to get exposure value


PostPosted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 2:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

better than use the sunny rule at least...


PostPosted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 3:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Why not use an external lightmeter instead?
You could use that one for other cams as well...


PostPosted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 3:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bessa L (the camera the Heliar was intended for) ending in 2 days on ebay UK:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Voigtlander-Bessa-L-35mm-Rangefinder-Film-Camera-Body-Only-/251349564389?pt=UK_Film_Cameras&hash=item3a8599fbe5

I can help with relaying it if the seller won't send to you.

Or you can but one from Japan:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Voigtlander-Bessa-L-35mm-Rangefinder-with-Neckstrap-from-JAPAN-Excellent-/271288894050?pt=Film_Cameras&hash=item3f2a140262


PostPosted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 3:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks Wink


PostPosted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 9:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rick1779 wrote:
I will think about it...


Wasn't a Fed 5B with a some sort of selenium lightmeter?


5B had none, the 5 and 5C had meters. I think that the 5C is a good choice for you. I`s cheaper than the Zorki, has the meter and has frame lines in the VF. Also you can buy one in an unused condition with the lens, so there should be no issues with it`s functioning. The zorki has 1/1000 speed, a brighter VF, but it is very hard to get one in pristine condition. Usually they need full CLA and that is costly.


PostPosted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 10:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rick1779 wrote:
I will think about it...


Wasn't a Fed 5B with a some sort of selenium lightmeter?


I'm about to sell a fed 4 with industar 61 if you are interested. it has a light meter. or you can have the body only for the postage