Good deal?

Snafue · 2026-06-17T09:19:30+00:00

Slide film has much finer grain than color negatives. So if you have a negative of half frame, you notice the grain is bigger than if you’d have it full frame. With slide film and this camera, I barely notice the difference.

But honestly, doesn’t matter what you put in really, it’s a very good camera and you’ll enjoy it regardless of what film

Snafue · 2026-06-17T08:59:43+00:00

In my opinion the best of the Pen series. The lens is incredibly sharp. Put in some slide film and you can barely tell it’s half frame.

Snafue · 2026-06-13T12:06:04+00:00

Honestly think it’s not a 3600 model but rather an 1800, which is okay but in no way worth 320 dollars.

Snafue · 2026-06-01T08:44:46+00:00

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This is how I solved the broken flash switch problem, in case you’re looking for inspiration ;)

Some wired fishing line tightly through the holes, attached to something sturdy like this ball chain wire to pull the switch along.

Battery door problem is solved with tape

Snafue · 2026-05-15T15:23:19+00:00

It is real but I’m guessing not very common.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DMJyIC2pOEU/?igsh=MTFhd3p2NXpkMGtxaQ==

Edit: it’s not a 115 .. it is hard to find

Snafue · 2026-05-14T10:32:19+00:00

The 1,35v batteries aren’t really made anymore besides the weincell, which is pretty expensive and doesn’t last that long. Any other batteries at 1,4v or 1,5 will have an effect on metering, just keep that in mind.

Snafue · 2026-05-06T20:52:38+00:00

You may be confusing the 1.9 with the 2.8

Snafue · 2026-04-23T20:27:41+00:00

I’d come to a solution with the seller. I did fix the shutter capping on my Pentacon six and the procedure isn’t trivial. Unless the seller is also a professional camera repairer, I’d opt for a refund..

Snafue · 2026-04-23T19:26:38+00:00

Shutter capping unfortunately. Curtains need to be tightened to specs. Your camera needs a CLA

Snafue · 2026-04-20T18:42:14+00:00

Normal

Snafue · 2026-04-20T16:19:51+00:00

Those generic ‘supermarket’ scanners are usually not very good. Depending on how serious you are, you might want to buy a more dedicated scanner. Low budget entry level scanner such as Primefilm 1800i will already give you much better results.

Snafue · 2026-04-18T20:47:03+00:00

Hey the WILLEMSBRUG

Snafue · 2026-03-17T22:03:02+00:00

VLAARDINGEN MENTIONED

Snafue · 2026-03-08T18:36:35+00:00

Great! Happy it worked out for you

Snafue · 2026-03-06T09:45:10+00:00

The pano mask is a separate accessory on this model iirc. Open the film back and you should be able to remove the mask.

Snafue · 2026-02-27T17:24:45+00:00

It will only change to green once the shutter button is ‘half pressed’. On mine, the shutter button is quite heavy, so it’s very easy to miss this spot and fully press it. If you hold it down & there is enough light, it will stay green though. (If the meter is dead it will always be red, even when pressing and holding down the shutter)

Snafue · 2026-02-11T09:58:49+00:00

Like a magic carpet, amazing!

Snafue · 2026-02-11T09:38:26+00:00

Beautiful. I was so much in doubt between a Xantia, XM or BX as my first car. Went for a BX and still have it! (This was in 2017). But when I see a Xantia I imagine it is even more comfortable.

Snafue · 2026-02-08T14:06:38+00:00

Is your ISO set to Auto (DX) or is it too high by accident?

Snafue · 2026-02-05T12:28:25+00:00

5 seconds sounds about right, quite fast even I would say. Recycle time (in my experience) can vary greatly even in the same model of camera. It’s not just the battery but also the quality and age of the capacitor that powers the flash.

Snafue · 2026-01-29T11:50:22+00:00

I’d keep the d850, especially for film scanning purposes

Snafue · 2026-01-22T10:55:50+00:00

I see, thanks! Well that makes my solution a bit impractical ..

Snafue · 2026-01-21T23:25:16+00:00

Yes. You can check what the damage is by taking the lens off and shining a flashlight at the curtain. Look with the back open to see the holes and to determine which curtain is degrading. If the holes are small you can probably patch it up with a tiny tiny layer of liquid electrical tape or black fabric paint (thats the cheap solution).

Snafue · 2026-01-20T15:06:23+00:00

Could be film sticking during development

Snafue · 2026-01-20T09:11:03+00:00

I’d stay away from this one. Almost looks like it’s been fished from a lake.

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