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  1. Franklin Bruner

    Leica CV 15mm f4.5 V III

    Make me wonder if anyone will have the guts to invest in truly pubic transportation, and ban personal cars. There are so many plus's to an idea like that.
  2. Franklin Bruner

    Leica Vintage Leica Images

    Wow! Makes me want to add my 90/4 to a carry bag once more. Nice!
  3. Franklin Bruner

    Leica Leica ii f

    Hello Rick, Hope you got your camera sorted out. Your "latest activity: no inspiration" is a common occurrence in my world lately. The worst is when I grad my bag, head out, arrive back home put the bag down and realize I didn't take one shot. Think I'll just put the cameras in the cabinet and...
  4. Franklin Bruner

    Leica Vintage Leica Images

    Well no additions to the other post. So lets try another path: Anyone wishing to post their own pictures here feel free. The only rule being that the poster use a vintage Leica camera or lens, you say which. Post away!
  5. Franklin Bruner

    Leica What is your camera bag(s) for your Leica?

    One small Lowerpro holds my Leica iif RD, a 50/2 Nikkor 28cm/3.5 a shade for each a hood for each a turret viewfinder ,the CZJ one, along with a DeJUR light meter. An oldie but a goodie. A few pre-cut rolls of out of date film plucked from the freezer rounds out the first bag. The other bag...
  6. Franklin Bruner

    Leica Happy Thanksgiving To All

    With the recent tragedy in France it can be hard to focus on other things of importance. A day like today tends to help me retreat into myself to take stock of my daily blessings. I sometimes tend to go on "automatic pilot" forgetting the wonderful gifts that are present in my world. I turn on...
  7. Franklin Bruner

    Leica 10.5 cm. nikkor

    I have both for my trusty FTn the micro, my favorite, and the regular prime. Is there a version for my thread mounts? Are there any at a reasonable price? A fine lens are there just not that many to be had? I remember reading that the 10.5's were hugely popular. Did they make two versions in LTM...
  8. Franklin Bruner

    Leica Just Another Castle on the Street - Leica Q.

    Dale . It's been a long, long time now but I have a memory of my Grandfather, back in '65 or '66 pointing out an old brick building in Charleston. It had two stories an outside deck allowed entry to the barracks rooms. He said that he had been a graduate. My family hailed from Sumter, SC.He...
  9. Franklin Bruner

    Leica Yup another Leica newbie question

    Under the film dial there's a horned dial that rotates revealing numbers 0-20. First what is it and should it be left alone , kept on 0, or doesn't it matter. Looked on a download book on Leica if iif iiif ---not clear, nice picks
  10. Franklin Bruner

    Leica Outside Joe Patti's Seafood Store (Pensacola)

    Brusby, a bit off topic but hey some folks don't eat seafood for one reason or another. But how about those shots. Me I don't use the modern cameras but love the classic glass. Seeing the waterfront takes me back to New Orleans. River, lake or swamp. Miss it all---all the time.
  11. Franklin Bruner

    Leica So. .. ... what is that?

    I have an old Kalimar self timer. Works great on needful SLR's however it lacks the fat piece (The one that resembles a tire air valve cover) that screws onto the bottom of the self timer to fit a Leica. Anyone have an extra to sell?
  12. Franklin Bruner

    Leica Half cases for early LTM Leicas?

    Someone was parting w/a used Zhou Black 1/2 case with the red stiching. Made an offer and ended up with a new-looking 1/2 case at a great discount! My Leica's don't seem to notice the thread color difference. Both appear as new and feel that way. I've clad my Canon's in Zhou's, never a problum.
  13. Franklin Bruner

    Leica Seasonal Images

    Sorry I'm not used to shairing & downloading images.This ones I call Summer's Bounty. It's from a few years ago in La.
  14. Franklin Bruner

    Leica Seasonal Images

    Here's your chance to share some of your seasonal pictures, enjoy!
  15. Franklin Bruner

    Leica Leica ii f

    OK- Lofers!!! Time to buckledown !! Head in to your camera room and dust off that old LTM Leica. Take off that digi adapter on that favorite lens, load up a roll, another for the bag and go shoot some November fun! That's right, from now on Go Have Fun. Then post. .. ... This means you
  16. Franklin Bruner

    Leica Leica ii f

    I realize most folks here are professional people in one field or another, but a little nudge might help release those daily grind tensions. Loading up an old bottom loading Leica can add much to ones "satisfaction" level after work tensions get their grip.
  17. Franklin Bruner

    Leica Leica ii f

    My second Leica, a ii f, seems to have become my 'go-to in the afternoon' camera.Not being a flash user I seem to have little use for the iiif at this time. The ii f RD is to me just a "smoother working camera. That said, the CZJ 50 1.5 is one of my best lenses. Once I learn to post on this...
  18. Franklin Bruner

    Leica Soft release for LTM

    My Leica iiif RD has a collar round the triger, do I need to remove this collar to screw in the soft release?
  19. Franklin Bruner

    Leica Soft release for LTM

    Every once in awhile I see a soft release for sale . Anyone here use them? Much of a help or just a gadget. Leica does seem to have it's share of those.
  20. Franklin Bruner

    Leica Differences in the old Leicas

    Thanks for the reply, but did they "handle" the same in your case? Did they"feel" the same? Any one out there still using the old Leicas? Post your pictures if you got-um!
  21. Franklin Bruner

    Leica Differences in the old Leicas

    I read much about the older leicas cameras. My two, a iif RD, and a iiif RD are great to use and carry The others I read mentioned quite a bit is the "c". other than the fact of it being a pre-war model what is the main attraction? Is it a better handler? More rugged, better materials, lighter...
  22. Franklin Bruner

    Leica Former Soviet Union Viewfinders for Rangefinder Cameras

    It seems that those three may be the only ones.
  23. Franklin Bruner

    Leica Former Soviet Union Viewfinders for Rangefinder Cameras

    In the past the Russians, not sure of today's offerings, offered some nice equipment. I'm really only familiar with the Jupiter 8, the Jupiter 3 . The J-12, the not often used by me Jupiter 9 are all lenses I currently own. All have those that cheer, others jeer. I own the Soviet turret...
  24. Franklin Bruner

    Leica What strap for your Leica?

    I've noted that some folks mention "stiff" leather straps and cases. For many years as a carpenter a new pair of boots was a necessary purchase. Wearing new boots for 10-12 hours can be a PAINFUL experience! I used Mink Oil to soften up the stiff leather. But now that"Save the Minks" foundation...
  25. Franklin Bruner

    Film Olympus XA Rangefinder

    My XA W/A11 was purchaced off the "throw-away" cheep shelf for 2 bucks 8 years ago. Think the sorter musdt have though it was a instamatic kind of thing. I've used it as a backup and a pocket walk around. I remenber wondering if a regular sized 35mm film would fit cause it was so small ! The...
  26. Franklin Bruner

    Leica wrist/neck straps

    When your out and about with your favorite classic Leica what kind of wrist or neck strap do you like to use ?
  27. Franklin Bruner

    Leica Red/orange contrast lens

    No Brian, I'm referring to the small (Maybe 3/8") colored slip-on contrast-aiding lens that fit the Leica iiif type cameras. Another site suggested obtaining a small piece of colored gelatin lighting stuff and cutting it to fit. Don't know if it is a necessary accessory to own, but a pricey one...
  28. Franklin Bruner

    Leica Red/orange contrast lens

    On the web I've noted these 75-100.00 dollor contrast slip-on lenses. I wonder if a less expensive knock-off is out there. Maybe from Hong Kong of some other far-eastern exporter.
  29. Franklin Bruner

    Leica So. .. ... what is that?

    Purchased yet another Leica , a Leica IIF. The seller when asked ventured an "old case" might be around. When the beauty did arrive it was protected by a "looks new to me" case. The mint IIf and the mint-looking case also came with another find! inside the case I found a built-in slot. Inside...
  30. Franklin Bruner

    Leica Half cases for early LTM Leicas?

    Saw a German(repo?) WWII blond colored medical bag listed on a auction site. No strap. Looks nice. with three different site names- all seem to be priced at US 75.99. All from Hong Kong, none from Germany! Go figure. .. ...
  31. Franklin Bruner

    Leica Want to Buy: Leica iif 1/2 case. used Luggi or Zhou type | Location: USA | Ships:

    What type of listing is this? Want to Buy What are you trying to sell/buy/trade? Leica iif 1/2 case. used Luggi or Zhou type What are your prices? Where are you located? USA Where are you willing to to ship? Description Luggi or Zhou type 1/2 case used for my Leica iif...
  32. Franklin Bruner

    Leica 1st Leica a iiif

    Been snap in' away on my first roll. Changing lenses to find a favorite. First with a '59 Jupiter 3 . Next I'll be using my W-Nikkor a 1:3.5 f=2.8cm on the last eight frames. So far so good. More will be revealed.
  33. Franklin Bruner

    Leica Wow! A brandy new section!

    Thanks Amin. There's a lot of great talent around here. and agin thanks to all.
  34. Franklin Bruner

    Film LTM Yesterdays Film Rulers

    Today my weapon of choice, so to speak is a classic. A Leica iiif I only acquired weeks ago. No stranger to rangefinders like many others I started with a SLR, a Minolta XGM in my case back in '98. Film back then was a pricey luxury for a carpenter. No less costly today I rely on my supply of...
  35. Franklin Bruner

    Leica Half cases for early LTM Leicas?

    My Black Mr.Zhou is a real beaut. Fits tight built right and the price is lite. A solid mid-range mix of brand new and affordability. Hot dang it made it to my post box yesterday.
  36. Franklin Bruner

    Leica Half cases for early LTM Leicas?

    For a wee bit more than a Mr. Zhou, I did see some Patagonian leather 1/2 cases(around 100 bucks w/shipping). Always wondered if the soviet Leica knockoffs was new leather or not as some look pretty good. My iiif has the lugs but Mr Zhou puts out a nice case for my money and it's new...
  37. Franklin Bruner

    Leica Jupter 9

    Through the years I've been given to understand that this lens is "beyond redemption" on western rangefinders. Is this a true thing? Mine is a silver '59 version. It only needs a missing screw on the focus ring. Would a CLA help? i
  38. Franklin Bruner

    Leica Your new to you Leica IIIf

    After an extensive search of the web I find no cheep 1/2 cases for my iiif. I ordered the dollar insert to reduce the tripod mount from the 3/8 screw size to 1/4 it's speeding it's way to me so in 2 or 3 months it due. Really with the old stitching ("a little may be missing) buying the Mr.Z the...
  39. Franklin Bruner

    Leica Your new to you Leica IIIf

    Sorry Brian, I have a bit of trouble posting photos. Sorry
  40. Franklin Bruner

    Leica Your new to you Leica IIIf

    Thanks Brian for the tip.No 1/2 case yet but did add some bells and whistles. Mr. Zhou helped out with a soft wrist strap in black. A Braum Universal-Sucher will aid my eyes when it comes to finding a view. I have an old Sonnar 1:1,5 f=5cm to fill that large whole in the front. Being worried...
  41. Franklin Bruner

    Leica Your new to you Leica IIIf

    Watching my box as my first Leica is now, as I write this, proceeding over hill and dale winding it's way to me. The ad states "all works well, but the slow speeds. 1 sec. and 1/2 sec..are supposed to be off some. Still don't know if this will be a major impediment as they remain unused on my...
  42. Franklin Bruner

    Film What Film Cameras do you use?

    I've returned to my rangefinders the auto's are attractive, but it's my Canons, the III, the IIs2, my P and the Bessa R that get the most use; all are LTM. The Lenses are a combination Canon Nikkor, Jupiter, CZJ, and a Tesser.
  43. Franklin Bruner

    Film Source for Compact P&S cameras

    Good Willies, The Salvation Army. and a hundred small and large thrift stores! Auctions, pawn shops, yard sales, newspapers(ad's),word of mouth,and camera sites! A good camera, like a good picture, is where you find it.
  44. Franklin Bruner

    Film What Film Cameras do you use?

    Hello all, today's users were the Canon T-50 with a Vivitar 135mm CLOSE FOCUS lens also a Minolta Maxxum 5000 with a 35-105mm zoom was used in the garden. My "walk around" camera today was the little Minolta Repo, a 1/2 frame. The fixed lens is a 1:2.8/30 rokkor.
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