M9reno Posted July 11, 2017 Share #1 Posted July 11, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) If for no other reason than there are not many examples on the internet, I post a few shots taken in Vienna with a Model B Dial Compur 6xxx from 1926-29. The Old Elmar behaves predictably, and the camera lends itself, surprisingly, even to quick situations. Focus and exposure are guesswork. The film is Cine Still. 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! 4 Quote 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/274320-some-compur-shots/?do=findComment&comment=3313191'>More sharing options...
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M9reno Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share #2 Posted July 11, 2017 Hofburg gardens, Vienna. 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! 3 Quote 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/274320-some-compur-shots/?do=findComment&comment=3313193'>More sharing options...
M9reno Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted July 11, 2017 Scary Compur? 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! 3 Quote 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/274320-some-compur-shots/?do=findComment&comment=3313194'>More sharing options...
M9reno Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share #4 Posted July 11, 2017 (edited) Albertinaplatz. 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 July 11, 2017 by M9reno 2 Quote 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/274320-some-compur-shots/?do=findComment&comment=3313195'>More sharing options...
M9reno Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted July 11, 2017 Goethe gives me wings. 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! 2 Quote 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/274320-some-compur-shots/?do=findComment&comment=3313196'>More sharing options...
M9reno Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share #6 Posted July 11, 2017 (edited) The Compur's slow speeds are put to good use. A hotel lobby with ISO 50 film, so this is about 1/4 sec., but the shutter allows for a hand-held shot. 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 July 11, 2017 by M9reno 4 Quote 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/274320-some-compur-shots/?do=findComment&comment=3313199'>More sharing options...
M9reno Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted July 11, 2017 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) And one from back home. 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 July 11, 2017 by M9reno 3 Quote 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/274320-some-compur-shots/?do=findComment&comment=3313200'>More sharing options...
willeica Posted July 11, 2017 Share #8 Posted July 11, 2017 These are lovely, Alfonso. You have certainly mastered the Model B. The dial set version of the B is one of the rarest of all Leica cameras. The cine still film gives lovely old fashioned pastel tones. William 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted July 11, 2017 Share #9 Posted July 11, 2017 They era very nice Al. What do you mean...regarding slow hand-held using this type of shutter? All best... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M9reno Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted July 11, 2017 (edited) What do you mean...regarding slow hand-held using this type of shutter? Thanks, David. The Compur shutter seems to keep vibrations to a minimum. And it is much quieter than the Model A focal plane shutter. It also of course gives speeds as slow as 1 sec. Edited July 11, 2017 by M9reno 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bateleur Posted July 11, 2017 Share #11 Posted July 11, 2017 Frankly I not surprised but it's still great to see results like this where a camera of respectable age can hold its head high and produce worthy work. Thanks for sharing Charles 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted July 15, 2017 Share #12 Posted July 15, 2017 90 years old !!! and still thriving... thank for the series, Reno... it's Amazing. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted July 24, 2017 Share #13 Posted July 24, 2017 Al, aren't they lovely, the Compur shutters.. The yummy ssshlick, so comforting when taking an image... I keep all my old shutters in good condition by exercising them often. ...all best 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironringer Posted July 24, 2017 Share #14 Posted July 24, 2017 Thank you for sharing sample pictures from a vintage camera and lens, with the Compur shutter allowing slow-speed work. Good experiences and always fun to use an old camera. Last weekend I took my "new" (recently purchased) Leica 1a for some exercise at an outdoor festival. Young adults (almost always women; men seem to have lost appreciation for technology, except for their silly smart (?) phones) asked me at different times about the camera - "Is that an old film camera?" and "Is that an old LEICA?" They enjoy hearing about these ancient instruments and using film, and sometimes ask me to take their picture. An old black Leica is an attention grabber in many crowds, leading to friendly discussions and meeting new people. Good stuff. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jankap Posted July 24, 2017 Share #15 Posted July 24, 2017 Nice pictures. Does the camera have flash synchronization? Jan Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipus Posted July 27, 2017 Share #16 Posted July 27, 2017 (edited) Very nice photographs all around, Al. Thank you for posting. br Philip Edited July 27, 2017 by philipus Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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