Recent content by Chris_911

No worries - I found it strange that they only seem to offer the -ve values. Pic for interest!

What I don't understand is why the delta between unleaded and diesel is ever-increasing. Before the idiot child threw his toys at Iran the delta was 18p; it's now 31p. :rolleyes:

Thanks. I found those but they are -ve values only.

I now recognise that I can't actually focus this camera - and it's nothing to do with the camera. I wear glasses for close work, which shouldn't be a problem but I think my prescription is not optimised for truly close work. It's not a problem with my digital cameras as they all have built-in...

Agreed - I don't think I'll bother.

Scrub that focusing screen comment. I now realise that it is an Acute-Matte screen, but not the newer 'D' version. The 'D' version is NOT correct original equipment for this camera.

So, I picked it up today. Apologies for the iPhone images. It is in simply lovely condition. I have two 'challenges'. I really see no need to keep the CW Winder. It's in lovely condition though, so hopefully a good sale item. BUT, there is no winder crank with the camera. The OE Winder Crank E...

I think I'm in shock.... I have just bought a 503CXi complete in an auction. Didn't really intend to bid, just to watch what it went for. It only got just above the low end of auctioneers estimate, my finger twitched, and I watched in horror as the hammer fell on my bid. Awaiting final invoice...

Yes I fear you are right. The seller of the 501C that I posted about above is trying hard to get me to buy it. It's not a bad price (I think) but it should have the Acute Matte 'D' screen and he can't confirm that that's what it has. It's the downside of the books I have been reading - getting...

The downside, and it may mean I don't actually end up with one, is that the 501CMs do seem to be pricey.

More reading matter delivered:

Thanks - it's a 501CM that I would like. The one I was looking at was body, WLF and A12 film back. No lens. That suits me as the two lenses I am leaning towards are the 50mm Distagon and 150mm Sonnar - i.e. wider and narrower FOV than the 80mm 'std' lens. Those two lenses would suit my...

I have discovered that the rubber part at the bottom of the camera is easily, and relatively cheaply replaceable. I'm going to pass on the camera I'm looking at I think - not because of this but because I've decided that what I really want is a 501CM.

He describes them as the rubber feet. The seller is a little quick to say 'yeah they all do that'. I'm going to pass on this particular camera body - all the others I look at for comparison don't have this deterioration. I have no idea is this is an easily replaceable part.

I'm looking at a 501C body which seems to be good condition, but I'm a little concerned about the condition of the underside of the camera. It's for sale online so all I have is an image. Would anyone that is familiar with these cameras care to comment? There appears to be damage (not sure I'd...