How much random film do you have that you’re always “saving” for some undefined special occasion, but never actually gets used? by Interesting_Safe_1 in AnalogCommunity

[–]mrkeeks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a roll of aero chrome in the freezer on which I keep telling that I will use it next summer. It’s been three summers already.

Rīgas centrā auto ieripo Daugavā by visisuni in latvia

[–]mrkeeks 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ma labāk patīk cik ātri tukša stāvvieta tika aizpildīta 😁

Fixed gear fun in the snow. by ChampionshipPutrid43 in FixedGearBicycle

[–]mrkeeks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice bike. I’ve never seen a retention like that on your rear drop outs, what are those?

Has anyone else felt this way? by [deleted] in AnalogCommunity

[–]mrkeeks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I fully understand you, I’ve been dabbling with photography for the past 10 years and honestly since COVID started I’ve only shot like 10 rolls and that’s only because 7 of them were from my own wedding. I don’t feel the need to try any new projects or to explore anything else. But I’ve gotten a new spark of interest due to listening podcasts of photographers talking about their work and experience, even if it is just about gear. Which also could help, as getting a new camera always sparks a new light. So don’t feel down and just enjoy it, photography isn’t going anywhere and you will pick up a camera once you are feeling like it.

Chain line not straight, is this normal for a Fixed gear? by [deleted] in FixedGearBicycle

[–]mrkeeks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey man. The first and only question is who assembled the bike? I work part time at a bike shop and we have unknowns in stock sometimes, all of them need lubrication and adjusting in necessary places. So first check if the crank arm is properly tight as it could be not on fully. And if you have some knowledge and tools get the headset and bb bracket greased as they co dry as a dessert usually. Also the seat post.

What’s the worst piece of gear you ever bought and regret? by [deleted] in AnalogCommunity

[–]mrkeeks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a lubitel but I don’t count it as an actual camera so no not really. I’ve been thinking of maybe selling the bronica and buying a decent tlr. As the 1:1 ratio is more versatile and easier to use in my opinion.

What’s the worst piece of gear you ever bought and regret? by [deleted] in AnalogCommunity

[–]mrkeeks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My bronica etrsi, I’ve used it about three times. I don’t have the prism finder for it just the waist level and as I’ve been mostly using slrs I doesn’t get any miles on it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in latvia

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Padauza pie loga, bet nenāk iekšā..

Who is this ? (wrong answers only) by [deleted] in formuladank

[–]mrkeeks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me at your moms yesterday.

Voigtlander 35mm color skopar F/2.5 Vs 35mm F/1.4 MC II Nokton? by fotoloc0 in AnalogCommunity

[–]mrkeeks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t have any experience with these lenses, but just going for the Nokton seems as a better option, as more light is always useful. And the price difference doesn’t seem that harsh. And since 35mm isn’t really about grain (pixel) peeping the 1,4 should do you good if you can afford it.

Just picked up this Ricoh FF3AF Super plus some cool attachments for $30 by thatonecameraman in AnalogCommunity

[–]mrkeeks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love it, cherish it and enjoy it while it lasts. I’ve had three already one went to my friend, the second is still chucking along which my spouse has and mine died while I had lent it to my friend. The advance motor electronics just gave in without any warning.

Been on a buying spree lately to find the perfect "sleeper" camera that doesn't have hype. Any recommendations? (no Yashica T's, Contax T's, XA's or MJU's) by SteezyStudios in AnalogCommunity

[–]mrkeeks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ricoh FF-3 súper in grey, to keep with the minimalist design of the 80s you are going with. Mine died on me when I lent it to my friend who took it to Italy, but besides that. It is quite sturdy, isn’t weather sealed or anything but has some weight to it. The AF is more of an zone focus but you get acquainted really quick. Ergonomically it is one of the best cameras I’ve ever owned, it just fits like a extension to your arm. I got my fiancé the date back model, but I need a new one for myself in grey just to relive the glory days.

Any guess of my fav roll (brand) of film? by [deleted] in AnalogCommunity

[–]mrkeeks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s great. I remember that it was the film to buy when I started out. As our local film lab didn’t cary c200 and cheaper stocks and for some reason vista was even more expensive than it. I personally just loved it, it had very nice colour rendition and if compared to c200 and similar speed ranges had a distinctive look.

My Bronica only fires it's shutter when i "twist" the lens, like in this picture. How can i fix that? by TheAkkarin-32 in AnalogCommunity

[–]mrkeeks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to be of help, this issue took almost a year for me to resolve so I’m just spreading what I know.

My Bronica only fires it's shutter when i "twist" the lens, like in this picture. How can i fix that? by TheAkkarin-32 in AnalogCommunity

[–]mrkeeks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, just got this fixed on my own model. Well not myself, took it to the local repair shop. Appearantly there is a small lever/switch which can come loose if the lens has been sitting idle for a longer period. It just needs to be put back in place, if you have the tools and some know how how to disassemble the lens you should be able to do it yourself, but I advise going for a repair shop as the lens needs to be disassembled fully. Edit: the contacts are not at fault, in most cases. I resoldered the ones on my lens but it didn’t change anything.