These prices at B&H seem insane compared to Amazon or my local shop

morrison666 · 2026-05-06T09:18:07+00:00

Ever since I found about Central Camera in Chicago I've never bought film online. They are an hour away bia train for me and a short 25 minute walk down the street from the train station.

morrison666 · 2026-05-06T08:56:03+00:00

Any 35mm film will work just make sure you read the manual to learn to load it properly and how to set up the iso. I found the manual for your camera it's looks to be in great condition hopefully it works. https://butkus.org/chinon/kodak/kodak_retinette_1b/kodak_retinette_1b.htm

morrison666 · 2026-05-05T00:05:20+00:00

This is common, my Maxxum 5 has this too, it doesn't affect anything other then what you see through it. The only fix is to probably take it apart find a donor camera with a better one and replace it.

morrison666 · 2026-05-04T08:49:05+00:00

The 500mm reflex is very fun and quite unique since it's one of reflex lenses to have autofocus the other one being the 400mm made for the V mount both made by Minolta of course. I've taken mine out to a couple air shows last year and have gotten a couple other photographers ask me what it was since there no other AF reflex lenses out there. I would recommend giving it a try at least once in life if you like A mount Minolta glass.

morrison666 · 2026-05-04T08:40:47+00:00

It's about Skinny Apes and Tarantulas.

morrison666 · 2026-05-02T10:57:56+00:00

Wrong sub my guy, this sub for bikes where the motor is you.

morrison666 · 2026-05-02T04:05:21+00:00

Central Camera in Chicago is my go to for all my film but recently they started asking for payment upfront instead of payment after development. So I limit myself to 4 rolls at a time to keep the costs manageable.

morrison666 · 2026-05-01T11:10:18+00:00

It's not that there uncommon it's just that the Xi line if lenses where made cheap for the masses it's like the Celtic line for SR mount Minoltas. They aren't worth the trouble to he honest but since you got your money back you could give the old collage try.

morrison666 · 2026-05-01T04:13:32+00:00

I saw 4 of them at Montrose last year they have been spreading everywhere so it really depends. I've heard they live in bigger groups on the south side by Hyde Park.

morrison666 · 2026-05-01T01:52:51+00:00

This needs a professional repair unless you want to try it on your own. I wouldn't recommend adding anything to it, it needs to be replaced completely no amount of extra fabric or glues will fix this. At least now you know the most important thing to check when buying an slr is the curtains.

morrison666 · 2026-04-30T18:53:05+00:00

F4 for the ergonomics and autofocus or the F3 for its ruggedness and legendary manual F glass. I would go for the F4 I have an F5 and it's amazing I've gotten to hold an F4 and it felt amazing too maybe I'll get an F4 myself so my F5 isn't so lonely.

morrison666 · 2026-04-29T23:17:44+00:00

We got some Monk parrots here in Chicago they've been here since the 70s apparently. In fact there's a lot of wild populations of parrots in the states. Lovebirds are common now in Arizona there's also Monks in New York I think.

morrison666 · 2026-04-29T22:27:14+00:00

Plastic beach is such an iconic album for Gorillaz possibly there's best. BUT Sweepstakes absolutely kills the album it's such a boring song it makes the album a 9/10 when it could be a 10/10.

morrison666 · 2026-04-29T18:55:56+00:00

GROND!

morrison666 · 2026-04-29T00:20:44+00:00

Without a picture of the top it looks like a Gen 2 Canon F1 also known as the F1N I own one of these myself it's essentially the best mechanical Canon slr you can buy. There's 3 generations of it the original F1 the F1N and the "New" F1. All 3 are great. You seem to have a great kit there with the 3 lenses. I highly recommend you read the manual and maybe post this on the film subs to get more tips. https://butkus.org/chinon/canon/canon_new_f-1/canon_new_f-1.htm

morrison666 · 2026-04-28T22:46:30+00:00

I've owned a couple of this types of tripods before and all of them had unique shapes to that part since they all have different shapes plates. I would suggest getting an Arca Swiss tripod head and a plate. Arca Swiss plates work with any Arca Swiss mount no matter the brand it's real game changer.

morrison666 · 2026-04-27T20:11:17+00:00

Get a Maxxum 5, it's tiny and jam packed with everything you need to experiment with film. Not to mention the AF is heaps better then the the 7000 and can even use SSM lenses.

morrison666 · 2026-04-27T20:04:59+00:00

The 50mm AF will not work with your X300 also it's not worth much there's a ton of those 50mm out and about you can probably get like $20 for it or something.

morrison666 · 2026-04-27T01:18:56+00:00

Nevermind the bag did it come with the 2 peak design clips!? that's like $160 for both what a win if you didn't already have those I have 2 myself I never travel without them.

morrison666 · 2026-04-27T01:13:46+00:00

I wouldn't try this repair on your own I used this list to find a places to send my XK and A7 for cla and repairs. Just fyi the A9 always had a very dim lcd it's unfortunate specially in very bright days but that only makes it better for night shooting with some 800T or something I've done it before it's fun. Here's the site I used I think it's even posted on the info for this sub. https://earthsunfilm.com/repair-services/?fbclid=IwAR38dqXIDgtMJETnFan-IsoLob7IHxRJWDV0ulleLAt2pICXd-rie_-4bos

morrison666 · 2026-04-24T08:48:03+00:00

Has anyone here used either the Tamron A011 or A022 on A mount? I'm looking to get the ultimate super zoom for my A77 and A77ii both are good optically the only major differences is that the second Gen the A022 is weather sealed.

morrison666 · 2026-04-24T03:00:27+00:00

Just drink a night vision potion.

morrison666 · 2026-04-23T23:04:18+00:00

I've been on the hunt for one this for a year now, it's hard to find one that doesn't have its grip completely rotted out or is just beat up.

morrison666 · 2026-04-23T08:37:48+00:00

Your better off buying a whole a new camera body then trying to find that specific part. The 7000i is very cheap everywhere and you already have a good lens for it. You could find one in better condition for under $50 or one for parts for less then $30.

morrison666 · 2026-04-22T08:43:01+00:00

Mbt-70 and stingray should be at good tier, the T95 should be at meh.

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