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yokohama · 04-04-16, 08:24 PM

I'd never thought of a light meter smartphone app; that's something to check out. Thanks.
I based everything on the sunny 16 idea. Shutter speed is either 200 or 50 so I went for a 200 ASA film with shutter at 200 and just reduced the f stop depending on the light. I tried a few shots at 50 shutter speed anyway just to experiment but I'm expecting them to be blurry. I'll post anything worthwhile once the film is finished.

Kenzie · 04-04-16, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yokohama

I can't get used to the shutter button being on the front either.

The King Penguin I own is like that. The shutter release is right on the top of the lens.

yokohama · 04-04-16, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenzie

The King Penguin I own is like that. The shutter release is right on the top of the lens.

How do you keep that steady? - or do you use a cable release?

Kenzie · 04-04-16, 08:51 PM

Its hard to explain. I hold the base of the camera in my left palm with the fold out door resting on my fingers. Then with my right hand I use my middle finger for the shutter release with my other fingers resting on the struts (keeping away from the lens of course)

Kind of like this:

http://www.marriottcameras.co.uk/ins...h_pictures.htm

Kenzie · 05-04-16, 06:54 PM

Damn, seems I can't take out the MV screen as easy as I did with the OM10. You have to take the whole top off and remove the pentaprism. Will just use the OM10 screen I think!

johnnyrod · 05-04-16, 09:39 PM

Well got the Contessa back in almost one piece, need to sort out collimation and look at the rangefinder. Still some spots on the lenses I can't seem to shift. Shutter speeds are all closer than any of the others, 1/400 is near enough to 1/500.

Kenzie · 11-04-16, 06:11 AM

Hey Johnny, fancy a Vito B? Can't seem to get it back together and set the focus. Driving me up the wall. You may have better luck.

johnnyrod · 11-04-16, 08:54 AM

I'll try sorting it out if you like, will PM you my address.

johnnyrod · 11-04-16, 12:11 PM

PS if you want to send the Contina as well I'll give it a look, can't promise anything

Kenzie · 11-04-16, 06:56 PM

Right, I have gathered everything together and will box up and post out tomorrow. The only thing I couldn't find is the metal pin to set the shutter on the Contina.

04-04-16, 08:24 PM	#551
yokohama Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 284	Re: Vintage film cameras I'd never thought of a light meter smartphone app; that's something to check out. Thanks. I based everything on the sunny 16 idea. Shutter speed is either 200 or 50 so I went for a 200 ASA film with shutter at 200 and just reduced the f stop depending on the light. I tried a few shots at 50 shutter speed anyway just to experiment but I'm expecting them to be blurry. I'll post anything worthwhile once the film is finished.

04-04-16, 08:51 PM	#554
Kenzie Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Posts: 818	Re: Vintage film cameras Its hard to explain. I hold the base of the camera in my left palm with the fold out door resting on my fingers. Then with my right hand I use my middle finger for the shutter release with my other fingers resting on the struts (keeping away from the lens of course) Kind of like this: http://www.marriottcameras.co.uk/ins...h_pictures.htm __________________ Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/39887875@N06/

05-04-16, 06:54 PM	#555
Kenzie Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Posts: 818	Re: Vintage film cameras Damn, seems I can't take out the MV screen as easy as I did with the OM10. You have to take the whole top off and remove the pentaprism. Will just use the OM10 screen I think! __________________ Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/39887875@N06/

05-04-16, 09:39 PM	#556
johnnyrod Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Doncaster, oop norf Posts: 2,126	Re: Vintage film cameras Well got the Contessa back in almost one piece, need to sort out collimation and look at the rangefinder. Still some spots on the lenses I can't seem to shift. Shutter speeds are all closer than any of the others, 1/400 is near enough to 1/500.

11-04-16, 06:11 AM	#557
Kenzie Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Posts: 818	Re: Vintage film cameras Hey Johnny, fancy a Vito B? Can't seem to get it back together and set the focus. Driving me up the wall. You may have better luck. __________________ Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/39887875@N06/

11-04-16, 08:54 AM	#558
johnnyrod Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Doncaster, oop norf Posts: 2,126	Re: Vintage film cameras I'll try sorting it out if you like, will PM you my address.

11-04-16, 12:11 PM	#559
johnnyrod Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Doncaster, oop norf Posts: 2,126	Re: Vintage film cameras PS if you want to send the Contina as well I'll give it a look, can't promise anything

11-04-16, 06:56 PM	#560
Kenzie Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk Posts: 818	Re: Vintage film cameras Right, I have gathered everything together and will box up and post out tomorrow. The only thing I couldn't find is the metal pin to set the shutter on the Contina. __________________ Flickr https://www.flickr.com/photos/39887875@N06/ Last edited by Kenzie; 12-04-16 at 06:30 AM.

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