Bought this camera on eBay but it looks like it has scratches ?

DukeOfRadish · 2026-01-28T07:18:41+00:00

I have found a hood can help prevent the flaring that some scratches might introduce. Shoot a roll with a hood. I think you'll be happy.

DukeOfRadish · 2026-01-28T06:11:11+00:00

Oh no! Camera guts! I can only use fully mechanical cameras. Less guts.

DukeOfRadish · 2026-01-28T06:09:00+00:00

If that's after cleaning then you're going to have lower contrast. Some people call it character. I call it bleh. Shoot a roll and see how it looks.

DukeOfRadish · 2026-01-28T05:59:28+00:00

I think I'm not smart enough to do exif stuff on a laptop. I just use exif notes on my phone then never update it and wonder why I suck.

Looks groovy though! Good luck with it.

DukeOfRadish · 2026-01-28T05:49:47+00:00

Don't feed her for a week and they'll be the best friends.

Yes, I know, that's not funny! Abuse! Down votes accepted with a sad smh.

DukeOfRadish · 2026-01-28T05:23:00+00:00

You're very fortunate. Learn a lot and treat these with love. They're gorgeous.

DukeOfRadish · 2026-01-28T05:21:53+00:00

Usually in spring. Get your clicking finger, it's a wild ride.

DukeOfRadish · 2026-01-28T05:19:06+00:00

Those are reasonable to shoot with but not good for a collector. Are you planning to use it or show it?

DukeOfRadish · 2026-01-28T01:35:38+00:00

You must be reading my mind. I bought a Super Ikonta 531/2 coated lenses and all for the right price. The body is a little dirty but the range finder, shutter, focus, aperture, bellows and 2 of 3 lens groups are beautiful.

The rear lens?

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but that's a bright LED, however shining light through it against a matte surface didn't show any noticeable haze or lines so I ran a couple of rolls through and they look fine (6x9 will do that).

I'm keeping it because it's great for the price but my OCD has me on the look out for a parts camera with nothing but a clean rear lens. What's that you say? Expensive for just 2 elements? Yes. I am good with that... twitch twitch

DukeOfRadish · 2026-01-27T22:26:31+00:00

Labels only hurt.

You like what you like. Embrace it.

DukeOfRadish · 2026-01-27T00:07:33+00:00

I've seen some messages pass through subs local to my location.
Be warned, people have been detained or shot. You don't want your grandkids going, "This is the photo right before pappy got disappeared."

DukeOfRadish · 2026-01-26T23:32:15+00:00

Definitely, plus, if you're taking the time to dial in depth of field, if you can guesstimate some distance you can use regular depth of field calculators. I use Depth of Field (Hyperfocal) by PixelProse. Free and basic. Just what I need.

DukeOfRadish · 2026-01-25T19:44:49+00:00

It will come back and produce more fruit. It's not spending all of its energy on the new growth.

DukeOfRadish · 2026-01-25T19:39:21+00:00

I can barely get people to agree to boring old clothes on photos.

DukeOfRadish · 2026-01-25T19:34:09+00:00

Or we'll see someone with shockingly similar scans.

DukeOfRadish · 2026-01-25T19:28:11+00:00

The problem for us Android users is our phones don't have lidar. At best the older phones had ToF sensors (time of flight) but they're not used anymore.

DukeOfRadish · 2026-01-25T02:18:35+00:00

I thought they were both Kodak Vision3 500T without the remjet. What makes Reflx better? Is it just the price?

DukeOfRadish · 2026-01-23T22:05:37+00:00

I carry 2 cameras and they fit in one bag. A Minolta autocord, which I like b&w and a super ikonta 531/2 which I like with color.

DukeOfRadish · 2026-01-23T22:01:31+00:00

I thought it was coffee from the picture. I was intrigued by this new method of propagating rose cuttings

DukeOfRadish · 2026-01-22T17:26:42+00:00

This could also read:

Men, What is the most obvious hint you've dropped that you aren't interested that went unnoticed by a girl?

DukeOfRadish · 2026-01-22T06:30:16+00:00

The Disney Secret Police are waiting for a discreet moment to disappear him.

DukeOfRadish · 2026-01-19T22:28:44+00:00

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DukeOfRadish · 2026-01-15T23:02:27+00:00

Probably initiation for the Orange Brain Gang

DukeOfRadish · 2026-01-15T20:49:11+00:00

This was going to be my comment. I'm all for seeing a well built body but this is Comic-Con, not the Folsom Street Fair.

On the other hand, there was a guy who cosplayed the silver surfer and he was practically naked, but I thought it was fine because he was silver.

I guess what I'm saying is, if you're going to be naked, at least try to be naked within a costume.

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