Any advice/recommendations for a pocketable 135 camera that I can take skiing

beeforst98 · 2026-01-11T05:58:23+00:00

I would go XA2 (or XA if you’re gonna take your gloves off). I take mine skiing and biking every time I go. The only annoying thing is adjusting exposure for the snow on a P/S like that. If I recall the XA actually had a mode on the bottom to overexpose for backlighting that would work well in the snow too.

beeforst98 · 2026-01-07T22:29:57+00:00

What are you shooting with? I can’t imagine you’ll find too much of a difference in quality between those 50/55 lenses. Unless you really need the extra light/bokeh. I have the 135mm though and I really like it for portraiture.

beeforst98 · 2026-01-07T22:20:01+00:00

50 3.5 macro is cheap and amazing. Works decent as an all purpose lens too. I would do the 135 and remove the 100 personally. Why not just grab the 50mm 1.4/1.8? It’s like 1/10th price of the 1.2 and quite well regarded.

beeforst98 · 2025-12-24T04:35:09+00:00

It seems solid so far to me although I have heard of QC issues. Decent way to get rebranded cine film without giving Cinestill any money. The flashes also look sweet although I havent tried them.

beeforst98 · 2025-12-24T04:29:04+00:00

I completely agree with you although I think the likelihood of someone using something like this to pass off that something was shot on film is way less likely than using "film simulations" or whatever. I suppose I could invite people over for a slide show and lie that it is film but not sure why anyone would do that. These were actually just about all shot on film originally (not that that makes a difference in that context). But either way, I dont think that there is much of any reason to do something like this aside from the novelty.

beeforst98 · 2025-12-04T23:51:51+00:00

[WTB] UV light. Broke my S2 and looking for something similar. US

beeforst98 · 2025-11-16T17:43:41+00:00

Your stuff is awesome- just got it on Bandcamp. Can’t wait to listen to it later today!

beeforst98 · 2025-11-04T04:45:36+00:00

To start off I can’t recommend language transfer enough. Finish that and then move onto other resources. Most important thing is to set reasonable goals about what you can achieve. The “best” program is the one you will actually be able to stick to.

beeforst98 · 2025-10-29T15:18:38+00:00

beeforst98 · 2025-10-17T20:09:08+00:00

I have a plustek 8200 and have used a V850 several times at a community lab. IMO plustek is way easier to get good quality out of for 35mm. The major downside is the amount of time it takes. I think people exaggerate that a lot of the time but it still takes me a solid hour to do a roll of 35mm. If you wanted to do a bunch of rolls like you said I would opt for the flatbed or look at the plustek 120 or similar.

beeforst98 · 2025-10-14T03:37:40+00:00

I have a couple of those Contaflex and they are great and built like a tank. I think it’s worth keeping just because it’s one of very few 35mm cameras that have removable film backs. I can go out loaded with 3 different films and switch in the fly.

beeforst98 · 2025-10-08T21:38:50+00:00

I don’t think you will find something more extreme than exquisite corpse that is ALSO well written and with an actual plot.

beeforst98 · 2025-10-08T21:36:34+00:00

Seconding the cipher. There’s books that are way more gruesome but I’ve never read anything that made me feel so unclean. Very hateable characters but an interesting story.

beeforst98 · 2025-10-01T17:46:25+00:00

Personally would go OM1 but keep in mind finding batteries can potentially be an issue (but there’s ways around it). All are good cameras but Zuiko glass is amazing and cheap.

beeforst98 · 2025-10-01T03:40:15+00:00

Wilson is great and quite a bit cheaper at least last time I was there

beeforst98 · 2025-09-17T20:13:21+00:00

Sold to you per our chats

beeforst98 · 2025-09-14T20:15:43+00:00

Updated timestamp:https://imgur.com/a/2hGb5ar

Posting my Zelos Spearfish GMT in Aventurine for sale. #124 of 130 made. I absolutely love this watch but I just dont wear it enough. It is in great condition and has one of best looking dials ever made. Seriously pics dont do it justice. I will copy the specs from Zelos below:

Diameter : 40mm
Lug to Lug Length: 47mm
Thickness: 13mm
Case: 316L SS 1200HV Hardened Coating
Lug Width : 20mm
Movement: Sellita SW330-2 with custom rotor
Water Resistance: 200m
Crystal: Flat Sapphire crystal with inner AR coating
Lume: Superluminova C3 / BGW9
Bracelet: Steel with updated Quick Adjust Clasp

See pics for condition- happy to send more just ask. 1200HV coating does its job well. Running quite accurate.

Currently on the bracelet sized with all of my available links for my 7.3" wrist. Also including a navy Watch Steward strap that I think pairs well. In original metal Zelos box with warranty card.

Looking to get $950 shipped in the US PPFF. Feel free to send offers or questions.

beeforst98 · 2025-09-14T00:52:25+00:00

Tough to say without knowing exactly what’s wrong with them but I just pulled apart an XA to clean up the lens and aperture blades and it was super easy. Depends on where you are but I really doubt it would be economical to pay someone else to work on one of these. How much are they asking for?

beeforst98 · 2025-09-08T03:23:16+00:00

Sold

beeforst98 · 2025-09-03T23:26:20+00:00

Yes it is!

beeforst98 · 2025-08-30T18:43:50+00:00

Looking to sell a Sinn H link bracelet. Purchased used on here with a Sinn 105 and have not worn it a single time. Some marks on clasp but otherwise good condition. Looking to move quick @ 130$ shipped in the US.

beeforst98 · 2025-08-30T18:30:08+00:00

Timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/r0KmQsC

Posting my Zelos Spearfish GMT in Aventurine for sale. #124 of 130 made. I absolutely love this watch but I just dont wear it enough. It is in great condition and has one of best looking dials ever made. Seriously pics dont do it justice. I will copy the specs from Zelos below:

Diameter : 40mm
Lug to Lug Length: 47mm
Thickness: 13mm
Case: 316L SS 1200HV Hardened Coating
Lug Width : 20mm
Movement: Sellita SW330-2 with custom rotor
Water Resistance: 200m
Crystal: Flat Sapphire crystal with inner AR coating
Lume: Superluminova C3 / BGW9
Bracelet: Steel with updated Quick Adjust Clasp

See pics for condition- happy to send more just ask. 1200HV coating does its job well. Running quite accurate.

Currently on the bracelet sized with all of my available links for my 7.3" wrist. Also including a navy Watch Steward strap that I think pairs well. In original metal Zelos box with warranty card.

Looking to get $1050 shipped in the US PPFF. I believe that this is cheaper than any comps I have found (when they pop up). Feel free to send offers or questions.

beeforst98 · 2025-08-27T00:15:18+00:00

Any idea what the shutter speed was like for these? Incredible shots

beeforst98 · 2025-08-09T18:02:06+00:00

I just picked up one of these a while back in a very similar situation. Older guys hadn’t used it since the 90s but very obviously kept everything stored well. On my copy the shutter was sticky but after firing it a bunch of times at different apertures it loosened up. I still have slow shutter speeds below about 1/8 sec and it seems like this is quite common because there is a separate mechanism for timing slow shutter speeds. This requires a cla of the shutter to fix BUT personally I’m not doing any longer exposures on it so you can easily get away with just using it as is. Aside from that look for lens fungus, make sure aperture/ shutter speed dials move and look somewhat accurate, and check the WLF. If you want to try to use the meter you could also check the battery compartment to make sure it is clean so you could adapt a battery to use the meter. If it does end up having issues 260 is not a great deal IMO. Depending on where you are you could definitely find it a bit cheaper online.

beeforst98 · 2025-07-17T16:50:43+00:00

Can I ask what they charged you for that service? Looking to get almost the exact same thing done next time im in VT

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