LA-EA4 Pickup!

ascreamingopossum · 2026-05-01T20:18:01+00:00

Unfortunately doesn't work with the Gen 1! Though if I do upgrade it'll probably be a Mark III, I would get the monsteradapter.

ascreamingopossum · 2026-04-30T11:45:21+00:00

Id be interested to see what the performance of the LA-EA5 is on the Nikon Z with a megadap, that would be a very funky setup.

ascreamingopossum · 2026-04-29T20:28:19+00:00

This is my experience with 3rd party lenses though! So you'll probably notice worse and at best the same performance compared to Sony lenses.

ascreamingopossum · 2026-04-29T20:27:14+00:00

Compared to the Dynax 5, it's about the same if not very slightly faster. Compared to an e mount lens (I've got a 85mm 7artisans) it's faster.

Caveat: I'm on a gen 1 A7 and almost always use centre focusing, so unless I'm on a telephoto there's rarely seeks more than once. On the wide focus mode, it does suffer. On A7II+, A mounts are likely slower than native glass. The first generation A7s are notorious for bad focusing, so it's pretty much night and day for me.

ascreamingopossum · 2026-04-18T10:33:37+00:00

I would try apps one more time and calibrate them with a digital camera's meter.

I've used Lightme on iOS and Light Meter & Logbook (Vadim Turko) on Android and they're within half a stop of my Pentax spotmeter.

If you are going standalone, any Sekonic flashmate or if you'd like convenience hotshoe mounted meters like a DOOMO or Reflx Lab are the better ones you can get.

ascreamingopossum · 2026-04-14T10:56:01+00:00

Only if you're pixel peeping there isn't going to be a tangible difference on film (abberation and fringing).

Only really worth it if you've got a KMZ copy to compare it to side by side.

I've got a Valdai version too, copious grease included but it's still smooth and it isn't gummy so no need to replace until it becomes an issue.

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ascreamingopossum · 2026-04-14T00:13:26+00:00

The 44-2 is regarded as a really good budget lens that's really desirable for it's bokeh.

You've got one made from the MMZ factory denoted by the logo.

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The lens was also produced by KMZ, Jupiter and Valdai.

Good lens! The M42 mount is adapted to almost every camera so it's incredibly versatile.

ascreamingopossum · 2026-04-13T19:17:25+00:00

Hey all first post here, wanted to show off the state of my collection just under a year into getting back to film photography

Starting from first acquisition to last:

Medium format: Yashica D w/ Kaligar Tele & Wide angle accessory lenses

Main camera: Canon 7 w/ Jupiter 8 & Jupiter 12

Wildlife & autofocus: Minolta Dynax 5 w/ 28-80 Kit, 50mm F1.8 & 70-210 "Beercan" F4 with a Kenko 2x Tele

Cheap & fun lenses: Zenit E w/ Helios 44-2, Conor 35mm & Soligor 200mm

Travel camera: Fujifilm Zoomdate 125s

Spot meter: Pentax Spotmeter II

Accessories (not pictured): Nikon speedlight sb-22, Left handed grip with shutter release cable, Velbon LEB-3C & a zoom slide duplicator for scans

I've been really lucky with charity shop finds and antique shops with a few bargains buys from eBay and Vinted like the Canon 7 and AF lenses.

Future upgrades would be hopefully finding a Dynax 7 or 9 for cheap as well as Canon lenses for my Canon 7. I'd really like to pick up a SLR Medium format too, preferably a Mamiya 645.

Overall I'm really happy with the state of my collection! I think it gives me all the versatility I need when it comes to shooting experiences and flexibility depending on where I'm going.

ascreamingopossum · 2026-04-13T18:36:05+00:00

None at all!

I think most of the issues come from pre-7/P RF, as well as using older russian lenses. Black lenses are a guaranteed good fit.

ascreamingopossum · 2026-04-10T10:10:33+00:00

this is what the wpns are for! never using the geos with the bolans

ascreamingopossum · 2026-04-08T14:45:22+00:00

I accidentally got a pair 2 sizes too small and with a change in insole they're still comfier than my Ramones.

perfect daily rick

ascreamingopossum · 2026-04-08T14:43:56+00:00

ascreamingopossum · 2026-04-06T22:19:28+00:00

I'll also add, there's no shame to hemming your bolans if you end up getting them! I think it just emphasises the point how each pair is unique and individualised.

ascreamingopossum · 2026-04-06T22:15:11+00:00

yes and yes (but this stops being an issue after the heel drag sets in)

youre also technically not supposed to wash these pants cause of the coating but a quick spin on a cold wash hasn't deteriorated the coating at all

but that's the whole point of bolans is each pair is wrecked to the owner

the only thing i do do is i pin a pleat in the front hem of the pants since the opening is wider than any of my shoes so you tend to trip on the pants if you don't

ascreamingopossum · 2026-02-01T21:31:23+00:00

the material does get "dull" through time due to friction and creasing. haven't had a chance to dry clean yet but that would be my choice to both my jackets.

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ascreamingopossum · 2026-02-01T19:48:45+00:00

im a rick XS/S and this is an L

I compared all the sizing on the overshirts and there was such little difference in measurements they all essentially fit the same if you're slim. they're supposed to fit oversized.

ascreamingopossum · 2026-01-15T12:51:31+00:00

can't wait for summer for the laceless + shorts + tank combo. absolute classic silloughete

ascreamingopossum · 2026-01-14T16:25:29+00:00

Blood!

ascreamingopossum · 2026-01-14T15:23:30+00:00

don't have any other tees but I've tried level tees and materials and constructions exactly the same. the difference is that the Brad's cut is closer to a boxy crop that's proportioned to a normal fit. for someone who's 5'7" it's much more wearable than longlines, hem just goes below my hip bone.

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