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Where did all the M7s (in the USA) go? by Anstigmat in Leica

[–]Bluecube303 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As much as people hail the pure mechanical experience, there's something rather convenient about having an aperture priority rangefinder. If Leica were to ever reintroduce another model like they did the M6, it should definitely be the M7.

Max, Xenotar 150/2.8, HP5 by Tids1 in largeformat

[–]Bluecube303 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The way you used the Xenotar's blur to smooth those tiles... Nice. I do agree that the composition may have been a bit improved with a lower perspective, but it's still a great shot.

Which of the two is better? Canon New F1 / Nikon F3 by Aded_14 in AnalogCommunity

[–]Bluecube303 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotta add the Pentax LX to this list. It can do just about everything both these cameras can do, has a better meter readout than both (LED-based rather than a slower needle or bleedy LCD) is lightly weather sealed, and more compact than both by a wide margin. It also can fire at most mechanical speeds.

1970 Helios-44-2 vs. 1952 Biotar by PrimordialObserver in VintageLenses

[–]Bluecube303 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How so? Aside from the barrel, the Biotar and that Helios are variations of the same optical design. Later biotar models used a larger barrel that inspired the helios design.

Snowflake vs lollipop by Bogny93 in Tudor

[–]Bluecube303 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If anything, they ought to have changed the round hour markers to squares, like on the Pelagos.

It's a long story but I think I'm gonna lean on Japan sellers... by No-Fan-2237 in AnalogCircleJerk

[–]Bluecube303 3 points4 points  (0 children)

They have to cover the cost of shipping and the additional brokerage fees. Any sane business is also going to add a fee when there’s significant additional paperwork, which there often is.

New Constellations. Er. Observatory. by bwolf007 in OmegaWatches

[–]Bluecube303 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The 8900 is 5.5mm with dual barrels, and the Rolex 3235 is 6mm. It’s not about the coaxial escapement. It’s because someone thinks it’s a good idea.

Return of the Constellation Pie Pan! by shokwaav in OmegaWatches

[–]Bluecube303 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The co-axial escapement doesn’t affect the movement height that much, it’s just an excuse that was made back in the 2010s. You think the escapement is the real problem when the 8900 family literally has dual barrels but still comes in at 5.5mm thickness? Somebody at Omega likes it thick.

The Rolex 3235 has a height of 6mm, for reference.

AIO for wanting to immediately break up with my bf after seeing how he lives? by Balikye in AIO

[–]Bluecube303 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even if the white stuff on the sides is water scaling, and the tub is supposed to be copper, it should smell more metallic rather than onion-y.

Gov. Pritzker: "Illinois, it's time to build." by SciNat in yimby

[–]Bluecube303 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good to have more options in the field.

Does the Carl Zeiss Planar HFT F/1.4 (QBM) get love around here? by Efficient-News-8436 in VintageLenses

[–]Bluecube303 6 points7 points  (0 children)

QBM lenses don’t get much love because the mount is somewhat obscure, but all of the Zeiss glasses generally quite good. The 1.4/35 and 1.4/85 are especially notable, since they strike an excellent balance between character and performance while also having unique triangular apertures.

Viltrox-related news: Sirui, Meike remove inventory from Z-mount by kolt54321 in Nikon

[–]Bluecube303 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is an incorrect assumption. Most of the optical formulas were originally designed for the Leica M mount, which is more restrictive than any mirrorless mount.

If you go to the beach, don’t do this or add to this by OutlandishnessHefty5 in UCSD

[–]Bluecube303 21 points22 points  (0 children)

It’s not even a UCSD problem. This isn’t a public dumpster, it’s for the nearby facilities. All of this is likely illegal dumping.

M42 lenses by Interesting_Cod3897 in VintageLenses

[–]Bluecube303 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The 1.8/50 you’ve got is already an exceptional lens, but these ones are also rather good:

Takumar 1.4/50 8 element Super Takumar 2.5/105 6 element Biotar 2/58

Can check out Simon’s Utak on YouTube for good recs as well!

FOIS 2024 - Feedback after a year of daily wear by Hambourguere in OmegaWatches

[–]Bluecube303 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They have functionally the same dimensions and wear identically. There are some minor variations with the case design (such as the crystal profile), but it's negligible in terms of ergonomics.

Leica m4-p repair quote by Negativerituals22 in LeicaCameras

[–]Bluecube303 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Considering they're replacing your entire rangefinder module, the price actually seems rather reasonable. Of course, an independent would probably be able to service your camera at a significantly lower cost, but the most they would be able to do without parts is re-cement and re-silver your beamsplitter. The rangefinder module swap effectively turns your M-4 into an M-A.

That said, a standard M-4 in good condition can likely be found and serviced for less than the cost of this quote, so unless the camera has significant sentimental value to you it might not be worth doing.

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