I have a copy of the Goldfinger book archived here:
https://photoarchive.tundraware.com/Film-Paper-Chemistry/Goldfinger.zip
The larger photographic archives is here:
https://photoarchive.tundraware.com
Peter Goldfield in "The Goldfinger Craftbook for Creatuve Photography" noted that the Agfa America datasheet for Rodinal dilutions and development times was quite different to Agfa Germany fon non Agfa films (late 70s/early 80s),. At the time Peter was the sole importer of Agfa B&W materials in the UK, as Agfa had pulled out of the market. Peter had spent time in the US with Minor White, and assisted Paul Caponigro.
Ian
I rolled the dice. Every argument has its points for what M to purchase. I shoot with a M5 and would continue to recommend it as a buy because they are typically in excellent condition. The viewfinder and overhanging shutter dial the cats meow. If the meter is not working you have a non metered M and use an incident meter. Concerning a repaint if done right you get great visuals, a recovered body, the internal parts wrung out, and in this case a 6 month guarantee. Concerning resale, condition and price are everything.
I don't know what you mean by "if you read my posts", but after your M3 purchase has now been completed, I guess that you are happily using your new camera (that is what they are made for) and want to share some pics and first-hands experience of how it is like to work with her?In reply to the question…..how is it going with the M3. If you read my posts I fully discuss the pre purchase considerations and the outcome. I give recommendations if residing in North America to purchase on this side of the pond. My bottom line is I wanted the experience of owning a M3.
Unless you know that you'll use the 135mm frame lines on an M3 (few people do), it might be more practical to get an M2 with its 35, 50, and 90mm frame lines.
Unless you know that you'll use the 135mm frame lines on an M3 (few people do), it might be more practical to get an M2 with its 35, 50, and 90mm frame lines.
Using a 135 w goggles defeats the advantage of using the small, light M system.
You can’t appreciate the difference of using a high mag finder until you actually use one. Consider this….a M3 .91 finder is a higher magnification than 99% of SLR finders. If you use a 35mm optic as a normal lens than the .72 finder is prefered.
One can argue you need two M bodies. That way you have a backup and no compromises on which finder to use with a 50/90 or 35/28.
Note the .72 finders of the M2/4/5 lack a 28 frame. The M bodies with a 28 frame have shrunk frame-lines for the 35/50 giving you more of the subject on film.
Using a 135 w goggles defeats the advantage of using the small, light M system.
You can’t appreciate the difference of using a high mag finder until you actually use one. Consider this….a M3 .91 finder is a higher magnification than 99% of SLR finders. If you use a 35mm optic as a normal lens than the .72 finder is prefered.
One can argue you need two M bodies. That way you have a backup and no compromises on which finder to use with a 50/90 or 35/28.
Note the .72 finders of the M2/4/5 lack a 28 frame. The M bodies with a 28 frame have shrunk frame-lines for the 35/50 giving you more of the subject on film.
And have inferior viewfinder for 50mm? No thanks.
I can see an argument for getting m2 with 28/35/50 frame lines. I have considered it many times.
But I have m3 for 50mm 90mm and 135. And minolta CLE for 28mm. I use Leica CL with 40mm and 50mm often
If you want wisdom, read the Bible. If you want a camera, buy an M3.
If you want wisdom, study science, history, and art. If you want a camera, get whatever meets your needs.
I, an amateur, have no idea what M2/M3 are good for, but I like them a lot. I would die when having to decide whether to put a chrome or black lense (incl. 3rd party like Voghtlunder) on them.
The M2 does not have 28mm frame lines, it has 35, 50, and 90mm.
I prefer the 50mm frame lines on the M2 because there's more space and I can see what's happening outside the frame. Something real photographers might see as advantage.
There might be a very small quality difference between the viewfinders, but I haven't noticed (had an M3 for years). I'm a photographer, not a viewfinder peeper. Pretty sure a fingerprint or smudge would make a bigger difference.
I'll tell you one thing they're NOT good for: Your wallet
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