Camera porn!!

For lack of anything better... some camera porn!

Around May 2010, I was very curious about the Nikon RF system... so much I went and leaped at the chance of getting a "kit." Here it is: Nikon S2 with a 50mm f1.4 lens. It came with a front cap, hood and a leather case in need or some help (especially the strap). I've used it despite the fact that the rangefinder is not aligned and the horizontal lines do not align. Apparently, it is something as easy as any given DIY trick... but I'm not too mechanically inclined, so it must go to Peter Smith in FL.

Here is our best friend, the Leica M4-2 freshly arrived from service at DAG. Despite the fact that I now have one more fast 35mm lens, the Konica is destined to stay on this body. Not long ago I had a couple of rolls of Provia ISO 400 processed and have not scanned any image thereof... But I must do it soon! I really think this combination is next to perfect, at least for my hands. The smaller Leica Summicron 35mm or even the Summilux would look nice on it, but it would be a pain to use. With the Hexanon there simply are no fumbling moments. This lens design is most natural and comfortable... at least in my hands.

Above, the current "queen" of the roost (that is, the latest acquisition): a Leica M5 in black. It's now outfitted with a Cosina Voigtländer 35mm f1.4 Nokton Classic SC lens, of which I still haven't too many photographs. The viewfinder in this camera is huge. The framelines for the 35mm lens occupy most of it, which makes it an ideal camera for this focal length. Also, the meter is quite proficient and sensitive.


Above, a view of the M5 with an Elmarit 28mm f2.8. The soft-release button visible on the camera had to be removed; somehow, the threads got ruined. I went and bought one (the legitimate one) from Tom... but then had problems with the shutter release button getting suddenly stuck on its way down. This camera has a long-way shutter release, not as sensitive as, say, my M4-2's or my M3's. Unless I ship it back to Sherry or send it to Don, I'll have to learn to live with it...

So, that's all, folks! Back soon with some photographs taken with the M5, from the Sycamore Pumpkin Fest and some Chicago street shots (namely, Kristkindle's Market in Daley Plaza). Until then, happy shooting!