Doc Henry Posted January 25, 2017 Share #161 Posted January 25, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Just get out my Leicaflex SL for a shooting at minus 7°C Here some pictures Kodak TMAX400 just developed yesterday in Kodak Pro D76 in bath thermostat at 22°C (water was at 16°C in winter) Camera works well at this temperature. It reminds me many years ago I was in mountain at minus 20°C with this camera .... Not need spend money to buy a digit.camera... Leicaflex SL 1970 - Summicron 50 (1970) Germany Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Elmar 90 Germany Fully operational in cold weather Best Henry 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Elmar 90 Germany Fully operational in cold weather Best Henry ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/144341-i-love-my-leicaflex/?do=findComment&comment=3196626'>More sharing options...
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SilentShutter Posted January 25, 2017 Share #162 Posted January 25, 2017 My only electronic camera Leica RE stopped working this week. I had a R3, R4 and a R5 and they had all electronic problems and finally they give up working... My three Leicaflex SL are still working. One SL got this week a new 'Hemwerk' for the long shutter times. Costs €75,- That´s why I first never trusted early electronic cameras before. After I sold a lot of my Leica gear I start collecting mechanical Nikon´s untill I run into the Nikkormat EL. Beaten up and more used than my professional Nikon F´s it still runs like a Swiss Clock and the lightmeter measures absolut correctly ! My point is - it´s not so easy like mechanic is good, electronic is bad. Maybe mechanic problems are easier to fix that´s a advantage..... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joop van Heijgen Posted January 25, 2017 Share #163 Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) Besides my use of the Leicaflex SL I still do like the mechanical Ricoh KR5 with the (Pentax) K bajonet. At the moment very cheap to obtain...For the money one of the best cheap mechanical cameras you can buy. It works at the same way like the Leicaflex and R6. It is the same concept. The metering is still excellent. The Rikenon and Pentax lenses are very good. The working of most Japanese mechanical cameras from the '70 en '80 are still very good. http://www.lomography.nl/magazine/182234-my-fathers-camera-ricoh-kr-5 Edited January 25, 2017 by Joop van Heijgen 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a911s Posted January 26, 2017 Share #164 Posted January 26, 2017 (edited) Tubes amplifier for a "natural" and faithful sound like analog camera for a "natural" and faihful image Some here must think I'm crazy .... Regards Henry Not me! Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited January 26, 2017 by a911s 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/144341-i-love-my-leicaflex/?do=findComment&comment=3197314'>More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted January 26, 2017 Share #165 Posted January 26, 2017 I speak about vinyl dics in my previous postIt is like the film with all its qualities that we abandoned in favor of the digital , more expensive and which is not worth what we have in film : fidelity of color, beautiful and homogeneous black and white , no banding, no inhomogeneous black , no moiré, no aliaising , no (too) sharp lines and "cutting" edges etc .... Tubes amplifier for a "natural" and faithful sound like analog camera for a "natural" and faihful image L1012853leicaflexm8la35lfht+++900.jpg M8-50 Lux Asph Some here must think I'm crazy .... Regards Henry I also think you are sane. I also bought my SL in 1969, but it disappeared when sent to be serviced by an independent tech a few years back. So I replaced it with a slightly later one with the 3 position meter switch. I was able to get the meter cell replaced to restore accuracy, but the microprism screen is a bit aged. Still a joy to use though. Congratulations on getting yours fully restored.Oh, and I still have the Dynaco tube amps I built in the 1960s as well as the AR 3a speakers (replaced woofer foam). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted January 26, 2017 Share #166 Posted January 26, 2017 (edited) I also think you are sane. I also bought my SL in 1969, but it disappeared when sent to be serviced by an independent tech a few years back. So I replaced it with a slightly later one with the 3 position meter switch. I was able to get the meter cell replaced to restore accuracy, but the microprism screen is a bit aged. Still a joy to use though. Congratulations on getting yours fully restored. Oh, and I still have the Dynaco tube amps I built in the 1960s as well as the AR 3a speakers (replaced woofer foam). Tom and a911 , thanks for your support and nice black Leicaflex well patined .I do not often see in black . Yes , my Leicaflex was bought new when I was student and paid on credit ... no a lot of money when you are student but I like already Leica camera at this time. The shutter is silent with mechanical noise , better than my R8 also a good camera (now sold). No electronic in the shutter mechanism , all mechanical not need battery ! For my last revision , Leica Wetzlar change for me microprisms and they still have part of the camera 46 years after production . My hat to Leica ! For Dynaco tubes it's an excellent american amplifier with nice sound . What tubes have you ? Best Henry Edited January 26, 2017 by Doc Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted January 26, 2017 Share #167 Posted January 26, 2017 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Leicaflex still works at minus 7°C and cold wind from Siberia . My fingers was frozen to press the trigger ! Kodak TMax400-Leicaflex SL-50 Summicron Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Best Henry Edited January 26, 2017 by Doc Henry Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Best Henry ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/144341-i-love-my-leicaflex/?do=findComment&comment=3197385'>More sharing options...
a911s Posted January 26, 2017 Share #168 Posted January 26, 2017 Tom and a911 , thanks for your support and nice black Leicaflex well patined .I do not often see in black . For Dynaco tubes it's an excellent american amplifier with nice sound . What tubes have you ? Best Henry VTL 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted February 13, 2017 Share #169 Posted February 13, 2017 Who said Leicaflex is not for street photos (SP) ? Kodak TX400 (2017) -Lx SL(1970)-50 Summicron (1970) (dev myself in pure Kodak Pro D76-22°C) Nikon Coolscan 5000. Paris SP Feb.2017 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Usually I shoot SP with M7 and MP. SL is also able to use for SP. Best Henry 5 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Usually I shoot SP with M7 and MP. SL is also able to use for SP. Best Henry ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/144341-i-love-my-leicaflex/?do=findComment&comment=3211735'>More sharing options...
Locutus Posted February 13, 2017 Share #170 Posted February 13, 2017 If you guys think thats cold and something to worry about with equipment, i regularly shoot my R8 in -15 degrees and colder and i've yet to have problems! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted February 13, 2017 Share #171 Posted February 13, 2017 (edited) Me also certainly less than with a digital camera in the cold I confirm the R8 walks up to minus 15 and have no problem With the SL no battery needed , speed are mechanical like analog MPH Edited February 13, 2017 by Doc Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joop van Heijgen Posted February 13, 2017 Share #172 Posted February 13, 2017 "Who said Leicaflex is not for street photos (SP) ? With the Elmarit-R 2,8/35 or the Elmarit-R 2,8/28 the Leicaflex SL is an excellent street photo camera.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted February 14, 2017 Share #173 Posted February 14, 2017 (edited) "Who said Leicaflex is not for street photos (SP) ? With the Elmarit-R 2,8/35 or the Elmarit-R 2,8/28 the Leicaflex SL is an excellent street photo camera.... Have you some pictures to share ? Thanks Henry Edited February 14, 2017 by Doc Henry 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB007 Posted March 19, 2017 Share #174 Posted March 19, 2017 This is one of my favorite Leicaflexes. DAG CLA'd it in 2012. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 5 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/144341-i-love-my-leicaflex/?do=findComment&comment=3236656'>More sharing options...
SilentShutter Posted March 20, 2017 Share #175 Posted March 20, 2017 Workhorse ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a911s Posted March 20, 2017 Share #176 Posted March 20, 2017 Here's a shot taken at the Leica Store Bellevue yesterday. It shows me speaking about automotive photography next to my Leicaflex SL2 tandem set up for shooting up to 8 fps back in the analog days. Leica's SL, which shoots up to 11 fps, is on the countertop. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/144341-i-love-my-leicaflex/?do=findComment&comment=3237770'>More sharing options...
Hatchetman Posted March 20, 2017 Share #177 Posted March 20, 2017 I am relatively new to the forum and had not seen this earlier, but your comment struck a nerve with me. I have a first version Leicaflex that I doubt has ever been serviced, yet it still works perfectly in arctic conditions. I have had several cameras that have been recently serviced that have failed me in cold weather. Very irritating! Leicaflex still works at minus 7°C and cold wind from Siberia . My fingers was frozen to press the trigger ! And yes my camera has mirror lockup. It actually irritates me as occasionally I will flip it up when I am trying to shoot very quickly. I may tape it down with gaffer's tape. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AB007 Posted March 22, 2017 Share #178 Posted March 22, 2017 More Leicaflexes.... Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 5 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/144341-i-love-my-leicaflex/?do=findComment&comment=3239269'>More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted March 23, 2017 Share #179 Posted March 23, 2017 I am relatively new to the forum and had not seen this earlier, but your comment struck a nerve with me. I have a first version Leicaflex that I doubt has ever been serviced, yet it still works perfectly in arctic conditions. I have had several cameras that have been recently serviced that have failed me in cold weather. Very irritating! And yes my camera has mirror lockup. It actually irritates me as occasionally I will flip it up when I am trying to shoot very quickly. I may tape it down with gaffer's tape. May be it needs a revision and a little drops of oil .... I took some color pictures recently and It's still a good camera sorry to repeat myself ! Best Henry 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted March 23, 2017 Share #180 Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) More Leicaflexes.... Nice combos .. cameras look like new Please post pictures in film thread. Thanks http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/205842-i-like-filmopen-thread/page-1477 Henry Edited March 23, 2017 by Doc Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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