Kiev 4AM

Kiev 4AM

Apr 29, 2022

This is my new Kiev 4AM (Ser. No.: 83206678) and its Helios 103 53mm f/1.8 Lens (Ser. No.: 8350836). It is in excellent codition, working at all speeds, with no marks on the external metal and the leatherette cover is pristine. Kiev 4AM You will recall that I wrote...
Rangefinder Testing

Rangefinder Testing

Apr 4, 2022

You might recall that I was talking about testing my Elmar 50mm f/3.5 lens on my Leica IIIC. That discussion was about how I scanned the images to get sufficient accuracy for the tests. Well, now we have to talk about the tests themselves. Or rather, we have to talk...
Thoughts on the Ukraine

Thoughts on the Ukraine

Mar 21, 2022

Tonight I wanted to talk about something different. I want to talk about the Ukraine. For the last three weeks I have listened and watched the absolute tragedy unfolding there and I have felt rage at the events and impotence to do anything about it. For the first time...
Camera Testing

Camera Testing

Mar 12, 2022

This is my Leica IIIc in the test setup I used. The camera is sitting in a Canon Camera Holder for stability and mounted on a Giotto tripod. I have acquired a Leica IIIc which sounds strange since I am a Canon collector. However, in my defense, I love all cameras. The...
Pictures in the Rain

Pictures in the Rain

Nov 17, 2021

This is our path in the woods high above the ocean where we walk in the forest. We are so lucky to have this lovely wilderness to walk in just outside our front door. Pictures in the Rain It rained yesterday. It was cold and misty and the rain came in a flood. I...
0