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<the satirical anti-eBay rant You are a stupid cocksucker.

You know, I’ve never met a stupid cocksucker.  They always know exactly where to find it. BTW, do you pronounce your name F-r-i-k-a-y or C-l-u-e-l-e-s-s? Loren

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – It was bound to happen.  The latest fee increase is nothing more than discrimination against minorities, the people who like eBay and find the fees reasonable. I started selling on eBay over five years ago and had nothing but success. Auctions closing with BIN in a 24-hour average, buyers paying more for used items than they can get the same item for new, and built up a massive client list of customers I still sell to today off-eBay.  Things have changed so drastically that I find myself hating eBay!  I just can’t believe how badly eBay treats their sellers.  I’m quitting eBay and never listing anything on their again! I compiled a short list of things I really hate about eBay.  I’m sure many will agree.

<snip Damn! You really had me going there. After a couple of paragraphs I was positively burning up. Now I feel like an idjit.

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It was bound to happen.  The latest fee increase is nothing more than discrimination against minorities, the people who like eBay and find the fees reasonable.

So we have a new minority? Who, the irrational whiners? I started selling on eBay over five years ago and had nothing but success. Auctions closing with BIN in a 24-hour average, buyers paying more for used items than they can get the same item for new,

Oh I see, this is pure satire. My biggest gripe is wasting 10-minutes to take a picture of the item and write a description then getting e-mail from a previous customer wanting to buy every one I have.

Like I said, satire. Or a pure fool.

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Like I said, satire. Or a pure fool.

Whoooooosh!

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Like I said, satire. Or a pure fool. Whoooooosh!

Yep. Good post. A humbling is a good thing.

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It was bound to happen.  The latest fee increase is nothing more than discrimination against minorities, the people who like eBay and find the fees reasonable.

Minorities shouldn’t be selling on eBay.  In fact, I think you should be sued.  I am also directing supernews to cancel your account.

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – It was bound to happen.  The latest fee increase is nothing more than discrimination against minorities, the people who like eBay and find the fees reasonable. I started selling on eBay over five years ago and had nothing but success. Auctions closing with BIN in a 24-hour average, buyers paying more for used items than they can get the same item for new, and built up a massive client list of customers I still sell to today off-eBay.  Things have changed so drastically that I find myself hating eBay!  I just can’t believe how badly eBay treats their sellers.  I’m quitting eBay and never listing anything on their again! I compiled a short list of things I really hate about eBay.  I’m sure many will agree. My biggest gripe is wasting 10-minutes to take a picture of the item and write a description then getting e-mail from a previous customer wanting to buy every one I have.  This is partially my fault for e-mailing my previous customers and informing them I have seven pallets of new in the box printers up for sale.  It’s not fair that eBay sent great customers my way. Now I have ten minutes of my life stolen and a wasted picture and description loaded in TurboLister. http://snipurl.com/ce5q My second gripe is all the worldwide exposure my items get.  I can’t stand having the whole world see my merchandise and bid on it.  You see I only want to sell to the continental US.  This is where eBay should build a wall and close the borders. Another item that plucks my nerve is paying for a 5 or 7-day auction and some bonehead BINs and buys my item in 12-24 hours.  I feel eBay should prorate the difference and partially refund my listing fees for not using up all 5 or 7 days.  This is highway robbery. Above all, I really hate these freaking criminally and insanely low fees eBay charges me for quickly moving my merchandise.  I don’t think it fair eBay delivers such a high sell-thru rate for their sellers. If eBay doesn’t immediately change their discriminating practices I will be forced to list on overstock.com and file a class action suit. A disgruntled eBay seller

What really gets me pissed is when I’m listing some items with BIN. Right after listing, I go to My Ebay to look at the selling list and one item is not there. I had sold already! I bought an old 1977 stereo receiver at a garage sale in 1987 for $30. I used it for all this time, still works perfect. Sold it last Spring for $150. Bought a Yashica T4 Super compact 35mm camera for $150. Used it for 4 years and sold it on ebay for $156. A few years back I wanted a Pentax 50mm f/1.8 lens. They all got bids and were going for $55-75. Found one on a Ricoh camera. The seller did not mention Pentax in the title. I got the lens and a working camera for $36 shipped. Oh, and the lens was in practically new condition. Yep, all this angers me so.

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It was bound to happen.  The latest fee increase is nothing more than discrimination against minorities, the people who like eBay and find the fees reasonable. Minorities shouldn’t be selling on eBay.  In fact, I think you should be sued.  I am also directing supernews to cancel your account.

<YAWN Rita

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What really gets me pissed is when I’m listing some items with BIN. Right after listing, I go to My Ebay to look at the selling list and one item is not there. I had sold already!

Yep, I know the feeling.  This happens to me as well.  This is an indication you have buyers actively watching your auctions.  I do this with sellers that post items of interest.  It’s easier to use bookmarks instead of "watch list" for this. I bought an old 1977 stereo receiver at a garage sale in 1987 for $30. I used it for all this time, still works perfect. Sold it last Spring for $150. Bought a Yashica T4 Super compact 35mm camera for $150. Used it for 4 years and sold it on ebay for $156. A few years back I wanted a Pentax 50mm f/1.8 lens. They all got bids and were going for $55-75. Found one on a Ricoh camera. The seller did not mention Pentax in the title. I got the lens and a working camera for $36 shipped. Oh, and the lens was in practically new condition.

You can never go wrong buying used merchandise and using it for a while and selling it.  It’s like having free rent of the item. Yep, all this angers me so.

This has me pissed as well.  I think I’m going to open an account on overstock.com tomorrow. Rita

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It was bound to happen.

I agree! As surely as the sun will rise, someone with the mistaken idea that they were clever was bound to attempt a "satire" of eBay complaints and come off looking like the utterly talentless hack that they are. By the way, are you Daniel J. Levine or did you get his permission to use "disgruntled.com" for an email address or did you also show your astounding brain power by using a TLD which is registered and belongs to someone else?

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It was bound to happen. I agree! As surely as the sun will rise, someone with the mistaken idea that they were clever was bound to attempt a "satire" of eBay complaints and come off looking like the utterly talentless hack that they are.

LOL!  You’re lucky this was an open-mic show and you weren’t charged a cover.  Any and all complaints should be directed to the shipping & receiving department, as the complaint department is temporarily unavailable due to overload. All characters portrayed in this show are fictitious and bear no resemblance to anyone or anything living or dead. Rita — http://www.geocities.com/ritaberk2003/

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – It was bound to happen.  The latest fee increase is nothing more than discrimination against minorities, the people who like eBay and find the fees reasonable. I started selling on eBay over five years ago and had nothing but success. Auctions closing with BIN in a 24-hour average, buyers paying more for used items than they can get the same item for new, and built up a massive client list of customers I still sell to today off-eBay.  Things have changed so drastically that I find myself hating eBay!  I just can’t believe how badly eBay treats their sellers.  I’m quitting eBay and never listing anything on their again! I compiled a short list of things I really hate about eBay.  I’m sure many will agree. My biggest gripe is wasting 10-minutes to take a picture of the item and write a description then getting e-mail from a previous customer wanting to buy every one I have.  This is partially my fault for e-mailing my previous customers and informing them I have seven pallets of new in the box printers up for sale.  It’s not fair that eBay sent great customers my way. Now I have ten minutes of my life stolen and a wasted picture and description loaded in TurboLister. http://snipurl.com/ce5q My second gripe is all the worldwide exposure my items get.  I can’t stand having the whole world see my merchandise and bid on it.  You see I only want to sell to the continental US.  This is where eBay should build a wall and close the borders. Another item that plucks my nerve is paying for a 5 or 7-day auction and some bonehead BINs and buys my item in 12-24 hours.  I feel eBay should prorate the difference and partially refund my listing fees for not using up all 5 or 7 days.  This is highway robbery. Above all, I really hate these freaking criminally and insanely low fees eBay charges me for quickly moving my merchandise.  I don’t think it fair eBay delivers such a high sell-thru rate for their sellers. If eBay doesn’t immediately change their discriminating practices I will be forced to list on overstock.com and file a class action suit. A disgruntled eBay seller

You are a stupid cocksucker. You should have your balls cut off, and if you have any children they should be sterilized so that they can’t reproduce either.

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It was bound to happen.  The latest fee increase is nothing more than discrimination against minorities, the people who like eBay and find the fees reasonable. I started selling on eBay over five years ago and had nothing but success. Auctions closing with BIN in a 24-hour average, buyers paying more for used items than they can get the same item for new, and built up a massive client list of customers I still sell to today off-eBay.  Things have changed so drastically that I find myself hating eBay!  I just can’t believe how badly eBay treats their sellers.  I’m quitting eBay and never listing anything on their again! I compiled a short list of things I really hate about eBay.  I’m sure many will agree. My biggest gripe is wasting 10-minutes to take a picture of the item and write a description then getting e-mail from a previous customer wanting to buy every one I have.  This is partially my fault for e-mailing my previous customers and informing them I have seven pallets of new in the box printers up for sale.  It’s not fair that eBay sent great customers my way. Now I have ten minutes of my life stolen and a wasted picture and description loaded in TurboLister. http://snipurl.com/ce5q My second gripe is all the worldwide exposure my items get.  I can’t stand having the whole world see my merchandise and bid on it.  You see I only want to sell to the continental US.  This is where eBay should build a wall and close the borders. Another item that plucks my nerve is paying for a 5 or 7-day auction and some bonehead BINs and buys my item in 12-24 hours.  I feel eBay should prorate the difference and partially refund my listing fees for not using up all 5 or 7 days.  This is highway robbery. Above all, I really hate these freaking criminally and insanely low fees eBay charges me for quickly moving my merchandise.  I don’t think it fair eBay delivers such a high sell-thru rate for their sellers. If eBay doesn’t immediately change their discriminating practices I will be forced to list on overstock.com and file a class action suit. A disgruntled eBay seller

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We are planning a 40th birthday surprise for my supervisor at work.  Of course we are going to wickedly decorate her cubicle with black crepe and all that.  I got another co-worker who had to use a walker after an accident (she doesn’t use it anymore!) agree to bring that in so we can put it in her cubicle. This morning I went out and bought a bottle of Geritol and a tube of Ben-Gay arthritis rub. We did buy her a really nice gift.  She loves margueritas.  So Friday at lunch a co-worker went to Pier 1 (in this area they are having a 40% off sale on all glassware!) and got a lovely hand-blown glass pitcher with blue, green and coral stripes along the bottom and matching marguerita glasses. She got a bottle of concentrated marguerita mix (bottle reusable for oils or vinegar).  A cute round box of kosher "marguerita" salt.  And a basket to put it all in.  She’s going to pack it all in dried Spanish moss. I’ve been charged with making up signs to post all over the place that say things like, "Lordy lordy, Janet is 40".  Okay, I can’t think of anything else.  Any ideas?! Jill — <^..^

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I’ve been charged with making up signs to post all over the place that say things like, "Lordy lordy, Janet is 40".  Okay, I can’t think of anything else.  Any ideas?!

When my mum turned 40 her mum, my granny, gave her a plush lion, because as the saying goes, life starts at 40 so she must be a baby then… Any sign material along those lines?? I just turned 40 yesterday, by the way…  :D — * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Christine in Vantaa, Finland (Europe) Email: christal63(at)yahoo(dot)com

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Well, happy belated birthday, Chris. My birthday was in April and one of the cats brought me a severed rabbit head and dropped it at my feet. I hope yougot a gift equally as thoughtful.

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Well, happy belated birthday, Chris. My birthday was in April and one of the cats brought me a severed rabbit head and dropped it at my feet. I hope yougot a gift equally as thoughtful.

Thank you!  :) I think you told us about your birthday treat when you got it. What a concerned and thoughtful kittycat you have there. Laku’s an indoor only cat, so no such "treats" for me… thank goodness… He was his normal charming self, waking hubby and me up by coming to purr between our pillows, a while with his head on my pillow and a while on my hubby’s pillow. And when we didn’t stir very much, just gave him a few scritches, he went back to his normal sleeping spot by my feet and continued snoozing until we got up. I did get a pile of money from the relatives tho, as I’m saving up to buy a digital camera. Now if I could only make up my mind which one to get… I’ve been thinking along the lines of abt 3Mpix and preferrably a zoom, but there’s a budget limit too. — * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Christine in Vantaa, Finland (Europe) Email: christal63(at)yahoo(dot)com

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I’ve been charged with making up signs to post all over the place that say things like, "Lordy lordy, Janet is 40".  Okay, I can’t think of anything else.  Any ideas?! I just turned 40 yesterday, by the way…  :D

Happy belated birthday!  May I pass along my "40" badge for you to wear? (I’m about to turn 43 LOL) Jill

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I did get a pile of money from the relatives tho, as I’m saving up to buy a digital camera. Now if I could only make up my mind which one to get… I’ve been thinking along the lines of abt 3Mpix and preferrably a

A digital camera? As in, loads and loads of kitty pictures?? That’s a present for *us*!!!! Sherry

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When my friend turned 40, we make up a " Things That Are Older Than …." sign.  Things like, "Dirt is older that Janet" "Methuselah is older than Janet" We even got a little dig at our boss, "Bob’s underwear is older than Dan" We have a great boss. We had a great time coming up with things. Hope you have a great time. Head butts to all, Lisa.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – We are planning a 40th birthday surprise for my supervisor at work.  Of course we are going to wickedly decorate her cubicle with black crepe and all that.  I got another co-worker who had to use a walker after an accident (she doesn’t use it anymore!) agree to bring that in so we can put it in her cubicle. This morning I went out and bought a bottle of Geritol and a tube of Ben-Gay arthritis rub. We did buy her a really nice gift.  She loves margueritas.  So Friday at lunch a co-worker went to Pier 1 (in this area they are having a 40% off sale on all glassware!) and got a lovely hand-blown glass pitcher with blue, green and coral stripes along the bottom and matching marguerita glasses. She got a bottle of concentrated marguerita mix (bottle reusable for oils or vinegar).  A cute round box of kosher "marguerita" salt.  And a basket to put it all in.  She’s going to pack it all in dried Spanish moss. I’ve been charged with making up signs to post all over the place that say things like, "Lordy lordy, Janet is 40".  Okay, I can’t think of anything else.  Any ideas?! Jill — <^..^

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -We are planning a 40th birthday surprise for my supervisor at work.  Of course we are going to wickedly decorate her cubicle with black crepe and all that.  I got another co-worker who had to use a walker after an accident (she doesn’t use it anymore!) agree to bring that in so we can put it in her cubicle. This morning I went out and bought a bottle of Geritol and a tube of Ben-Gay arthritis rub. We did buy her a really nice gift.  She loves margueritas.  So Friday at lunch a co-worker went to Pier 1 (in this area they are having a 40% off sale on all glassware!) and got a lovely hand-blown glass pitcher with blue, green and coral stripes along the bottom and matching marguerita glasses. She got a bottle of concentrated marguerita mix (bottle reusable for oils or vinegar).  A cute round box of kosher "marguerita" salt.  And a basket to put it all in.  She’s going to pack it all in dried Spanish moss. I’ve been charged with making up signs to post all over the place that say things like, "Lordy lordy, Janet is 40".  Okay, I can’t think of anything else.  Any ideas?! Jill

Life begins at 40 From someone who is 50.

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I just turned 40 yesterday, by the way…  :D

Congratulations!!! Milestone birthdays are special indeed. — Victor M. Martinez http://www.che.utexas.edu/~martiv

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When my mum turned 40 her mum, my granny, gave her a plush lion, because as the saying goes, life starts at 40 so she must be a baby then… Any sign material along those lines?? I just turned 40 yesterday, by the way…  :D

Wow Christine! <off-tune singing and yowling Ja m

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I took inside shots on my recent Costa Rica/Belize trip with good success that would have been washouts with my Nikon 35 mm with ASA 400 film. I am delighted with my Olympus C-4040 which has an f1.8 lens. I have been using first-rate 35 mm cameras for 40 years. After my brief experience with my digital camera–viewing on the computer, sending as attachments to email, posting to my web site, and printing–I would never go back to non-digital photography. Harlan —    Soft adventure tours, the way to go, at http://softadventure.net    Japan in Autumn, http://softadventure.net/japan2002.htm    Windjamming in the Caribbean, http://softadventure.net/windjammer2003.htm

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Since you want an all purpose film, but expect to take shots inside, you can’t go wrong with ASA400. If you used ASA 200, normally the best all-purpose film, you’d be unhappy with the inside shots, or your point-and-shoot wouldn’t let you take the picture at all. For future planning, consider a digital. Prices have come down dramatically in the past year, and by the time you’re ready to buy again, they will be the camera of choice for a majority of the camera-toting populace, I wager. I used to wrestle with the very question that you asked, but I generally took ASA 100, 200, and 400. What a bother! Now I’m very happy with my digital and take *no* film. When ever I bring up low-light situations with the camera folks at the store they seem more than comfortable saying that the low-light situations don’t work well with digital.  What do you think?

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When ever I bring up low-light situations with the camera folks at the store they seem more than comfortable saying that the low-light situations don’t work well with digital.  What do you think?

Absolutely no problem with the camera I’m using (Olympus C4040). It has a very bright lens (F1.8) which allows me to take handheld shots without flash even in not so bright places (inside museums, churches etc.). — Alfred Molon Remove the obvious to email Oly C4040 discussion group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Olympus4040 Photo galleries at http://www.molon.de/Galleries.htm

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says… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Since you want an all purpose film, but expect to take shots inside, you can’t go wrong with ASA400. If you used ASA 200, normally the best all-purpose film, you’d be unhappy with the inside shots, or your point-and-shoot wouldn’t let you take the picture at all. For future planning, consider a digital. Prices have come down dramatically in the past year, and by the time you’re ready to buy again, they will be the camera of choice for a majority of the camera-toting populace, I wager. I used to wrestle with the very question that you asked, but I generally took ASA 100, 200, and 400. What a bother! Now I’m very happy with my digital and take *no* film. When ever I bring up low-light situations with the camera folks at the store they seem more than comfortable saying that the low-light situations don’t work well with digital.  What do you think?

I have zero problem with low-light and my digital photos.  It you just adjust the white balance then it looks great!  Even without a flash! I use a Fujifilm Finepix 30i (yes the one that does everything but wipe your butt). — –Jacob– http://www.WanderingJacob.com Personal homepage about my life and adventures.  You can see lots of UNIQUE pictures AND VIDEOS about my journey around the world (not your typical touristy stuff).  I have been on a month long roadtrip across America, as well as a big tour of Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and China.  Now I live in Japan and have been here a year and a half. http://www.WanderingJacob.com — http://www.ActInJapan.com Have you ever wanted to be an actor or model?  Need some extra income? Want a new exciting career?  Now you can have all of the above!  There are many opportunities for you in the Tokyo area.  No matter what you look like or your experience.  Please visit: http://www.ActInJapan.com

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Since you want an all purpose film, but expect to take shots inside, you can’t go wrong with ASA400. If you used ASA 200, normally the best all-purpose film, you’d be unhappy with the inside shots, or your point-and-shoot wouldn’t let you take the picture at all. For future planning, consider a digital. Prices have come down dramatically in the past year, and by the time you’re ready to buy again, they will be the camera of choice for a majority of the camera-toting populace, I wager. I used to wrestle with the very question that you asked, but I generally took ASA 100, 200, and 400. What a bother! Now I’m very happy with my digital and take *no* film.

When ever I bring up low-light situations with the camera folks at the store they seem more than comfortable saying that the low-light situations don’t work well with digital.  What do you think?

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Since you want an all purpose film, but expect to take shots inside, you can’t go wrong with ASA400. If you used ASA 200, normally the best all-purpose film, you’d be unhappy with the inside shots, or your point-and-shoot wouldn’t let you take the picture at all. For future planning, consider a digital. Prices have come down dramatically in the past year, and by the time you’re ready to buy again, they will be the camera of choice for a majority of the camera-toting populace, I wager. I used to wrestle with the very question that you asked, but I generally took ASA 100, 200, and 400. What a bother! Now I’m very happy with my digital and take *no* film. — Harlan —    Soft adventure tours, the way to go, at http://softadventure.net    Japan in Autumn, http://softadventure.net/japan2002.htm    Windjamming in the Caribbean, http://softadventure.net/windjammer2003.htm

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I realize this is not a "camera board", but with all the nice pics, I know someone can answer this for me. I just bought a snall Elph APS camera for my Thailand trip in May. What APS film 100, 200, or 400 would be the best to take. Can I take pictures in the Wats? I’ll be taking inside/outside shots, and who knows if it will be sunny. Don’t want to keep changing films, so which is the best type?

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Web Site: http://members.tripod.com/desiwombat I realize this is not a "camera board", but with all the nice pics, I know someone can answer this for me. I just bought a snall Elph APS camera for my Thailand trip in May. What APS film 100, 200, or 400 would be the best to take. Can I take pictures in the Wats? I’ll be taking inside/outside shots, and who knows if it will be sunny. Don’t want to keep changing films, so which is the best type?

Pictures in the Wats are allowed. For outdoor pictures ISO100 is ok, for indoor pictures you’ll probably need ISO400. See the Thailand gallery (link below, click on ‘Thailand’). — Alfred Molon Remove the obvious to email Oly C4040 discussion group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Olympus4040 Photo galleries at http://www.molon.de/Galleries.htm

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"Web Site: http://members.tripod.com/desiwombat I realize this is not a "camera board", but with all the nice pics, I know someone can answer this for me. I just bought a snall Elph APS camera for my Thailand trip in May. What APS film 100, 200, or 400 would be the best to take. Can I take pictures in the Wats? I’ll be taking inside/outside shots, and who knows if it will be sunny. Don’t want to keep changing films, so which is the best type?

400 is okay, but it really depends on your needs. Going to make 8×10’s, or bigger, of your favorite images? If so, 400 might be a bit too grainy. Personally, I would suggest either 200 or 100. The difference between the 2 is negligable, I think Also, film in Thailand is cheap and available everywhere, so I wouldn’ bother bringing much with me. You shouldn’t have any problems taking pictures in wats, but I have seen a few signs requesting no photos. You’ll certainly need a flash inside…

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G’day., Go for 400. That’s what I’ve always used on my holidays and I’ve always go good results. Phil — "I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them." – Ian L. Fleming (1908-1964) Web Site: http://members.tripod.com/desiwombat

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I realize this is not a "camera board", but with all the nice pics, I know someone can answer this for me. I just bought a snall Elph APS camera for my Thailand trip in May. What APS film 100, 200, or 400 would be the best to take. Can I take pictures in the Wats? I’ll be taking inside/outside shots, and who knows if it will be sunny. Don’t want to keep changing films, so which is the best type?

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I realize this is not a "camera board", but with all the nice pics, I know someone can answer this for me. I just bought a snall Elph APS camera for my Thailand trip in May. What APS film 100, 200, or 400 would be the best to take. Can I take pictures in the Wats? I’ll be taking inside/outside shots, and who knows if it will be sunny. Don’t want to keep changing films, so which is the best type? I used an APS camera on my trip to Thailand.  You can find 200 everywhere.   If you hunt hard enough you may be able to find 400.  I would suggest bringing some 800 and 400’s with you.  I wish I had.  I used about 14 rolls for a 22 day trip. Thailand ain’t really the third world, you know. You can even buy Sony digital camera memory cards in Thailand.

No doubt.  Just telling my experience.  I searched for a good long time to find 400 speed APS film.  I guess I was just used to Japan, where I can get 800 speed APS film at EVERY developing shop (which are about every 100 meters in Tokyo).   I got some really great shots, but I know some of them could have been better if I had faster film. — –Jacob– http://www.WanderingJacob.com Personal homepage about my life and adventures.  You can see lots of UNIQUE pictures AND VIDEOS about my journey around the world (not your typical touristy stuff).  I have been on a month long roadtrip across America, as well as a big tour of Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and China.  Now I live in Japan and have been here a year and a half. http://www.WanderingJacob.com — http://www.ActInJapan.com Have you ever wanted to be an actor or model?  Need some extra income? Want a new exciting career?  Now you can have all of the above!  There are many opportunities for you in the Tokyo area.  No matter what you look like or your experience.  Please visit: http://www.ActInJapan.com

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I realize this is not a "camera board", but with all the nice pics, I know someone can answer this for me. I just bought a snall Elph APS camera for my Thailand trip in May. What APS film 100, 200, or 400 would be the best to take. Can I take pictures in the Wats? I’ll be taking inside/outside shots, and who knows if it will be sunny. Don’t want to keep changing films, so which is the best type?

I used an APS camera on my trip to Thailand.  You can find 200 everywhere.  If you hunt hard enough you may be able to find 400.  I would suggest bringing some 800 and 400’s with you.  I wish I had.  I used about 14 rolls for a 22 day trip. — –Jacob– http://www.WanderingJacob.com Personal homepage about my life and adventures.  You can see lots of UNIQUE pictures AND VIDEOS about my journey around the world (not your typical touristy stuff).  I have been on a month long roadtrip across America, as well as a big tour of Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and China.  Now I live in Japan and have been here a year and a half. http://www.WanderingJacob.com — http://www.ActInJapan.com Have you ever wanted to be an actor or model?  Need some extra income? Want a new exciting career?  Now you can have all of the above!  There are many opportunities for you in the Tokyo area.  No matter what you look like or your experience.  Please visit: http://www.ActInJapan.com

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too late, my husband just took it on his trip, just before my trip. We have a good 35mm camera, but I want this small one for convenience. I can get it developed at about the same cost as 35mm here, but I do have to wait a week. I also got the film at a good price. I did realize that film and developing are normally very expensive for this type of camera, but I’m willing to wait a week for the cheaper price. Yes, perhaps I should have bought a tiny 35mm, but hopefully this little Elph will do the job. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I realize this is not a "camera board", but with all the nice pics, I know someone can answer this for me. I just bought a snall Elph APS camera for my Thailand trip in May. What APS film 100, 200, or 400 would be the best to take. Can I take pictures in the Wats? I’ll be taking inside/outside shots, and who knows if it will be sunny. Don’t want to keep changing films, so which is the best type? Quick, take this camera back to the store and return it for a regular point and shoot.  I bought an APS about 3 years ago.  It was the biggest camera buying mistake I ever made.  The developing cost for these films is unreasonably expensive.  Over the course of owning this camera you’ll pay many times more in film developing than using a regular camera.  Don’t fall for the hype of the APS.  Return the camera while there is still time.

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I realize this is not a "camera board", but with all the nice pics, I know someone can answer this for me. I just bought a snall Elph APS camera for my Thailand trip in May. What APS film 100, 200, or 400 would be the best to take. Can I take pictures in the Wats? I’ll be taking inside/outside shots, and who knows if it will be sunny. Don’t want to keep changing films, so which is the best type?

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I would recommend using 400. The lens on your point & shoot doesn’t let a whole lot of light in and 400 speed films are excellent these days.  Check out my website for lots of travel pix. Have a good trip www.msphoto.ca

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I realize this is not a "camera board", but with all the nice pics, I know someone can answer this for me. I just bought a snall Elph APS camera for my Thailand trip in May. What APS film 100, 200, or 400 would be the best to take. Can I take pictures in the Wats? I’ll be taking inside/outside shots, and who knows if it will be sunny. Don’t want to keep changing films, so which is the best type?

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I realize this is not a "camera board", but with all the nice pics, I know someone can answer this for me. I just bought a snall Elph APS camera for my Thailand trip in May. What APS film 100, 200, or 400 would be the best to take. Can I take pictures in the Wats? I’ll be taking inside/outside shots, and who knows if it will be sunny. Don’t want to keep changing films, so which is the best type?

Quick, take this camera back to the store and return it for a regular point and shoot.  I bought an APS about 3 years ago.  It was the biggest camera buying mistake I ever made.  The developing cost for these films is unreasonably expensive.  Over the course of owning this camera you’ll pay many times more in film developing than using a regular camera.  Don’t fall for the hype of the APS.  Return the camera while there is still time.

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Wow, this sounds so cool.  I think it’s also pretty cool you stayed. I’ve never walked out of a movie.  I like to see what happens, even if I hate the thing. Yes Sir! Madame was 16 3 minute segments of overdubbed 16mm film. At one point the director is making shadow puppets on the wall of a house and barking into the mike. There were many ‘final straw’ moments for many of the audiance members. It was funny.

That *is* funny!  And may I say, you have some threshold for cinematic torture. minx

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Yes yes. Do Something. You recognize what’s happening. You can change this pattern. Go for it! take that good walk. Ed I did–a walk/run. It’s part of this program I’m working on. In 13 weeks I should be able to run a 10K, which is the most I’ve ever run (5K was max). Holy shit! A 10K. Go get ‘em!

<roar! minx, trying You don’t seem to be trying, you seem to be accomplishing.

thank you, sweetie minx

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Yes yes. Do Something. You recognize what’s happening. You can change this pattern. Go for it! take that good walk. Ed I did–a walk/run. It’s part of this program I’m working on. In 13 weeks I should be able to run a 10K, which is the most I’ve ever run (5K was max).

Holy shit! A 10K. Go get ‘em! minx, trying

You don’t seem to be trying, you seem to be accomplishing. Ed – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I am getting my ass up and going for a walk. This has been an awful awful day down memory lane, and I am on the verge of fucking up my life again, in the same way I always have, I can feel it. minx, getting out of the house dammit When you can see it coming, you can do something about it.  Take care. I did for one night–that’s something, right? thanks for the hugs, sweet. minx

That’s a big something; that’s a victory!  Every day, every hour, counts. — —  Whiskers

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I am getting my ass up and going for a walk. This has been an awful awful day down memory lane, and I am on the verge of fucking up my life again, in the same way I always have, I can feel it. minx, getting out of the house dammit When you can see it coming, you can do something about it.  Take care.

I did for one night–that’s something, right? thanks for the hugs, sweet. minx

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inscribed: I am getting my ass up and going for a walk. This has been an awful awful day down memory lane, and I am on the verge of fucking up my life again, in the same way I always have, I can feel it. minx, getting out of the house dammit sometimes it’s so so hard to get out, isn’t it?

It really is.  I’ve had a really really hard time getting out of bed this month. <sk takes minx’s hand in hers and walks alongside her

wow, I wish we really could take a wake. You could give me advice on why Mina is suddenly an indoor cat, when she used to spend 16 hours a day outside in my old place. I hope you are safe and well, sk. xo minx

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I am getting my ass up and going for a walk. This has been an awful awful day down memory lane, and I am on the verge of fucking up my life again, in the same way I always have, I can feel it. minx, getting out of the house dammit A walk outside can be great for clearing out your head.

Hi Stewart! It absolutely helped. I’m going to remember that the next time I don’t want to move. minx

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I go to the NYS Writers Institute series at the old campus in downtown Albany. They have workshops on writing and many times the directors and writers of the films will attend and answer questions. short film:           WOMAN FOUND DEAD IN ELEVATOR                (2000, color, 13 minutes, 35mm)                Directed by Adam M. Goldstein                    Story by Ruth Tarson                 Introduction by William Kennedy The movie was introduced by the MC for that evening. The movie opened. On the screen is the MC for that evening, at another writersfilm institution. Introducing the woman who wrote the screenplay. She is asking if she won this year’s award. The MC tells her she has not, but she does have a message from her landlord. "shut up and do your laundry bitch"

oh man, this cracked me up. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Last week’s movie series. Crush (1997, 12 minutes, color, video)  Directed by Nelson Henricks    (Original English version) In this unusual prize-winning short, a man attempts repeatedly to transform himself into an animal. Film maker wanted.. This is a film ?.. The audiance started walking through Crush. Yes Sir! Madame. . . (1994, 75 minutes, color, made-for-video) Directed by and starring Robert Morin     (French and English)           Yes Sir! Madame. . . is the bilingual story           of a young man, child of a Francophonic           father and Anglophonic mother, who           reexamines his past in an effort to define           his identity. The made-for-television           production received Switzerland’s Grand Prix de la Ville Gen

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Can a Leica screw mount lens be adapted for use on Leica’s later cameras? Stan Winikoff

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Can a Leica screw mount lens be adapted for use on Leica’s later cameras? Stan Winikoff

Yes.. You need a screw to bayonet adapter.. These come designed for the particular lens focal length so the lens will tell the camera which focal length is mounted. You should be able to pick up used adapters at used camera shops, camera shows, or eBay.. They can be a bit pricey. Range from $20-80.. Colyn Goodson Ft. Worth, Texas Leica Camera/Lens Information http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Veranda/9472

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You need a screw to bayonet adapter.. These come designed for the particular lens focal length so the lens will tell the camera which focal length is mounted. You should be able to pick up used adapters at used camera shops, camera shows, or eBay.. They can be a bit pricey. Range from $20-80..

Spot on, but remember, at the moment there are a lot of new ones about to adapt  the current Voigtlander lenses. Steve

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You need a screw to bayonet adapter.. These come designed for the particular lens focal length so the lens will tell the camera which focal length is mounted.

"Good morning camera.  Today I am your lens.  I am 35mm with a max. opening of f/2 and non-spherical glass element." — Best wishes, ERIKA

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Erika Please please tell me what medication you are on, I want some of that! Steve

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – You need a screw to bayonet adapter.. These come designed for the particular lens focal length so the lens will tell the camera which focal length is mounted. "Good morning camera.  Today I am your lens.  I am 35mm with a max. opening of f/2 and non-spherical glass element." — Best wishes, ERIKA

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Erika Please please tell me what medication you are on, I want some of that! Steve

No medications.  It’s because of: "Living La Vida Leica"! — Best wishes, ERIKA

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The people of Britain are so spineless they could sleep in a bucket. Whatever America tells them to do, they almost fall all over themselves trying to comply.  Bomb this place, they do it.  Put your worthless peace keeping soldiers here, they do it.  Suck my wang they do it.  The butthole of your prime minister is a gaping loose mess, the result of spending half your life bent over.  And you wonder why nobody respects you. You don’t respect yourself. Pathetic. AMERICA- who took the day raids over germany, while the ladies of britain took the night runs.

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Dude!  You have great manners!  Now because of you people will think we’re barbaric idiots with no manners.  Thanks a lot of opening your mouth and letting the trash out.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – The people of Britain are so spineless they could sleep in a bucket. Whatever America tells them to do, they almost fall all over themselves trying to comply.  Bomb this place, they do it.  Put your worthless peace keeping soldiers here, they do it.  Suck my wang they do it.  The butthole of your prime minister is a gaping loose mess, the result of spending half your life bent over.  And you wonder why nobody respects you. You don’t respect yourself. Pathetic. AMERICA- who took the day raids over germany, while the ladies of britain took the night runs.

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PLONK. — Yo sue

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Greetings! I may be going to India for a visit for three weeks  in May 2002. I am thinking of taking Stylus Epic fixed lens 35 mm f2.8 & use with Kodak 200 ASA print film for typical tourist pictures. Any one has any experience with this  combination? I need your opinions. [I would have liked to take 400 ASA or 800 ASA film with me.  Camera would have used a smaller aperture. In that way, I could have good depth of field in an automatic P&S camera. But I have to go through four airports scanners to reach destination and four airports scanners  to come back. I am worried that films will be spoiled by scanners.] With thanks.

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Hi, That’s a great combination.  I have the Stylus Epic and love it.  200 speed should be just fine.  Pick up a couple rolls of faster film, either there or take with you, for the evening – inside shots.  Don’t forget to use the self timer and get into a few of your pictures. The one thing I noticed about traveling… you will almost always take the Epic with you when you would leave a 35mm back at the hotel because it’s too heavy / inconvenient. Have fun and post some pics when you get back. Dennis

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Greetings! I may be going to India for a visit for three weeks  in May 2002. I am thinking of taking Stylus Epic fixed lens 35 mm f2.8 & use with Kodak 200 ASA print film for typical tourist pictures. Any one has any experience with this  combination? I need your opinions. [I would have liked to take 400 ASA or 800 ASA film with me.  Camera would have used a smaller aperture. In that way, I could have good depth of field in an automatic P&S camera. But I have to go through four airports scanners to reach destination and four airports scanners  to come back. I am worried that films will be spoiled by scanners.] With thanks.

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Greetings! I may be going to India for a visit for three weeks  in May 2002. I am thinking of taking Stylus Epic fixed lens 35 mm f2.8 & use with Kodak 200 ASA print film for typical tourist pictures. Any one has any experience with this  combination? I need your opinions. [I would have liked to take 400 ASA or 800 ASA film with me.  Camera would have used a smaller aperture. In that way, I could have good depth of field in an automatic P&S camera. But I have to go through four airports scanners to reach destination and four airports scanners  to come back. I am worried that films will be spoiled by scanners.] With thanks.

An alternative would be to buy film in India and probably have it developed there. Would allow you to pick the film speed you wished to use. Bill Jameson

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Depending on the city you visit in India, there are several pro labs which stock all the film you need. If you are visiting a city like Bombay or Bangalore you’ll have no problem. In Bangalore, there’s a store called "Prabu (Prabhu?) Photo" off Brigade road. They stock Kodak film, slide film, B&W and chemicals. There are a few pro shops in and around Gandhi-nagar. Check the phone book or ask your hotel to check for you. The shop I visited in G-nagar stocked Provia 100/400F, Velvia, MS100/1000, Sensia, and a whole bunch of other stuff. If you are visiting Bombay, I will try and fish out my list of photo stores there. One important note : DON’T get any film from small road-side stores when you’re travelling outside the big cities. They usually stock absolute garbage, could be expired or bulk loaded film of some unknown brand – packaged into Kodak canisters. They take one look at you, see that you’re a foreigner and a prime target for a ripoff. The pro labs are your best bet. I’ve never had a problem with them either trying to rip me off or sell me old stuff. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Greetings! I may be going to India for a visit for three weeks  in May 2002. I am thinking of taking Stylus Epic fixed lens 35 mm f2.8 & use with Kodak 200 ASA print film for typical tourist pictures. Any one has any experience with this  combination? I need your opinions. [I would have liked to take 400 ASA or 800 ASA film with me.  Camera would have used a smaller aperture. In that way, I could have good depth of field in an automatic P&S camera. But I have to go through four airports scanners to reach destination and four airports scanners  to come back. I am worried that films will be spoiled by scanners.] With thanks.

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I found what looks like a very old Leitz (Elmar) camera.  The top ring says Ernest Leitz   Wetzler  and D.R.P. The lens says Leitz Elmer  1:3,5 F=50 I has what I am guessing is a range finder that attaches in what looks like a flash holder.  It seems to be working but some of the black paint is scratched off.  The bottom is removable and it looks like a old 127 film cartridge. The only other marking I can find is a serial number 68154. Can anyone help me identify this camera, possible year it was made, worth anything except a life on my book case shelf etc… Thanks in advance Joe

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It’s NOT a rangefinder, if it only has one view port, it’s probably a view finder ( to show the angle of view of the lens it’s made for which probably isn’t the Elmar 50. -Lew

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I found what looks like a very old Leitz (Elmar) camera.  The top ring says Ernest Leitz   Wetzler  and D.R.P. The lens says Leitz Elmer  1:3,5 F=50 I has what I am guessing is a range finder that attaches in what looks like a flash holder.  It seems to be working but some of the black paint is scratched off.  The bottom is removable and it looks like a old 127 film cartridge. The only other marking I can find is a serial number 68154. Can anyone help me identify this camera, possible year it was made, worth anything except a life on my book case shelf etc… Thanks in advance Joe

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Lew, It has a eye lens on the camera which I can look through.  The added piece that attaches to the top has a eye piece to look through a large dial that indicates feet from 2′ 6" to 300′ and it has two lenses on the front of this little add on. The Lens does say Elmar as I indicated. Thanks for taking the time to answer me. Joe

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<< I found what looks like a very old Leitz (Elmar) camera.  The top ring says Ernest Leitz   Wetzler  and D.R.P. The lens says Leitz Elmer  1:3,5 F=50 First thing’s first: Take a good hard look at it. Work the controls. Touch it. Handle it . . . does it feel like it was made in Germany in the 1930s or does it feel like it was made in Russia a year ago? Honestly . . . there are many cheap fakes around. It shouldn’t be hard to tell them apart.

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I found what looks like a very old Leitz (Elmar) camera.  The top ring says Ernest Leitz   Wetzler  and D.R.P. The lens says Leitz Elmer  1:3,5 F=50 I has what I am guessing is a range finder that attaches in what looks like a flash holder.  It seems to be working but some of the black paint is scratched off.  The bottom is removable and it looks like a old 127 film cartridge. The only other marking I can find is a serial number 68154. Can anyone help me identify this camera, possible year it was made, worth anything except a life on my book case shelf etc… Thanks in advance Joe

E-mail the serial number – McKeown’s Guide has a list of serial numbers for each Leica model. Ed M.

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I found what looks like a very old Leitz (Elmar) camera.  The top ring says Ernest Leitz   Wetzler  and D.R.P. The lens says Leitz Elmer  1:3,5 F=50 I has what I am guessing is a range finder that attaches in what looks like a flash holder.  It seems to be working but some of the black paint is scratched off.  The bottom is removable and it looks like a old 127 film cartridge. The only other marking I can find is a serial number 68154. Can anyone help me identify this camera, possible year it was made, worth anything except a life on my book case shelf etc…

What you have is a Leica model I made in 1931.. This is a 35mm camera not a 127.. It was the first Leica production model 35mm camera made.. This model is very collectable even in non-working condition.. Colyn Goodson Ft. Worth, Texas Leica Camera/Lens Information http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Veranda/9472

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<< What you have is a Leica model I made in 1931.. This is a 35mm camera not a 127.. It was the first Leica production model 35mm camera made.. This model is very collectable even in non-working condition.. Which makes me think cheap Russian knock-off . . .

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Wow that was fast everyone thanks.  I have a serial number 68154.  Is there a trick to telling Russian knock from Leitz.  It looks old smells old, the case looks like it’s been around a long time. In any event thaks to everyone who has answered so far. Joe

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Ed, The serial number is 68154. I looked over on ebay just now and found the item on top.  The call it a Leica / Leitz Fonor range finder. Thank you very much. Joe

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<< I found what looks like a very old Leitz (Elmar) camera.   Joe, when you say "you found" let us know what that means.  Is it something that was in your families possession, or something you ran across in an old shop or something?  The Russian fakes are proliferating everywhere, and not only do they look old, they smell old.  If you have the opportunity to line it up against a real Leica of the same period you can quickly see the minor differences that will tell you the truth.  But,–make sure the comparison is to one that is truly a Leica! Good Luck! Dan Lindsay Santa Barbara

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Wow that was fast everyone thanks.  I have a serial number 68154.  Is there a trick to telling Russian knock from Leitz.  It looks old smells old, the case looks like it’s been around a long time. In any event thaks to everyone who has answered so far. Joe

The fastest way to spot a Russian fake leica is to remove the lens and have a look at the cam follower for the rangefinder. A genuine Leica (and also Canon) uses a round wheel as the follower, the Russian copies have a rounded triangular follower. Hannu

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Dan, I purchased it along with an old Kirby and a battery operated VCR at a church rummage sale 4 years ago.  I forgot I had it until Tuesday when I was looking for somthing under the seat in my truck and the leather strap was in my way, pulled out and thus found it. I never expected the debate about Russian or such.  This thing does still have very smooth controls.  Do you know when the Russian Cameras were built.   Someone mentioned a rounded cam follower as opposed to a triangular one in the range finder.  But there is no range finder on the camera so I’m not sure what to look for. Thanks Joe

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<< I purchased it along with an old Kirby and a battery operated VCR at a church rummage sale 4 years ago.   That sounds promising . . .

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I found what looks like a very old Leitz (Elmar) camera.  The top ring says Ernest Leitz   Wetzler  and D.R.P. The lens says Leitz Elmer  1:3,5 F=50 I has what I am guessing is a range finder that attaches in what looks like a flash holder.  It seems to be working but some of the black paint is scratched off.  The bottom is removable and it looks like a old 127 film cartridge. The only other marking I can find is a serial number 68154. Can anyone help me identify this camera, possible year it was made, worth anything except a life on my book case shelf etc… Thanks in advance Joe

The serial number belongs to one of the last 1931 Leica I  Model A or Standard cameras. Number of Leica I cameras produced that year was 25183. The Model A had a fixed lens, Standard had the normal L39 screw removable lens. It is valuable if it is original, I guess around  $500-$1000 ! Does your lens have a serial number ? Do you have a photograph of the camera ? I have e-mailed you separately some pictures of the 1931 Leica models. Hannu

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<< I found what looks like a very old Leitz (Elmar) camera.  The top ring says Ernest Leitz   Wetzler  and D.R.P. The lens says Leitz Elmer  1:3,5 F=50 First thing’s first: Take a good hard look at it. Work the controls. Touch it. Handle it . . . does it feel like it was made in Germany in the 1930s or does it feel like it was made in Russia a year ago? Honestly . . . there are many cheap fakes around. It shouldn’t be hard to tell them apart.

Get real, man.  He has no clue what he has, and you expect him to tell by feel what the genuine article is and what a fake feels like? – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text –

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<< Get real, man.  He has no clue what he has, and you expect him to tell by feel what the genuine article is and what a fake feels like? A 70-year old, well-worked precision German camera isn’t too hard to distinguish from a rough, unbroken-in Russian piece of junk. He should be able to sense the difference just by firing the shutter.

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Wow that was fast everyone thanks.  I have a serial number 68154.  Is there a trick to telling Russian knock from Leitz.  It looks old smells old, the case looks like it’s been around a long time. In any event thaks to everyone who has answered so far. Joe The fastest way to spot a Russian fake leica is to remove the lens and have a look at the cam follower for the rangefinder. A genuine Leica (and also Canon) uses a round wheel as the follower, the Russian copies have a rounded triangular follower. Hannu

And the Russian cameras will have a threaded cable release socket on the shutter button.. Colyn Goodson Ft. Worth, Texas Leica Camera/Lens Information http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Veranda/9472

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The shutter release button on my camera is solid (no place for a cable release) Thanks, Joe

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The shutter release button on my camera is solid (no place for a cable release) Thanks, Joe

Then it’s a genuine Leica.. The Russian cameras had a cable release socket whereas the Leicas didn’t… Colyn Goodson Ft. Worth, Texas Leica Camera/Lens Information http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Veranda/9472

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And the Russian cameras will have a threaded cable release socket on the shutter button..

Not all of them.  I am just looking at a Fed Leica III copy) from my collection, and the shutter release button is just like on the Leica, without any thread for a standard cable releaase. Heinz GMP  Photography FOTOgraphicART GMB Custom Black & White Lab http://www.goldmem.com

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And the Russian cameras will have a threaded cable release socket on the shutter button.. Not all of them.  I am just looking at a Fed Leica III copy) from my collection, and the shutter release button is just like on the Leica, without any thread for a standard cable releaase. Heinz GMP  Photography FOTOgraphicART GMB Custom Black & White Lab http://www.goldmem.com

You are correct.. I forgot there were a few made with solid shutter buttons.. Colyn Goodson Ft. Worth, Texas Leica Camera/Lens Information http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Veranda/9472

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I want to thank everybody for cluing me in on this camera.  I had it looked over by a local reputable dealer and he did confirm it is in fact a 1931 Leica 1, (it was a real old moldy smell) Colyn was right. As I have no reason to hang onto it the dealer was going let me know when he found a buyer for it. Once again thanks to all of you as you were a big help. Joe

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I want to thank everybody for cluing me in on this camera.  I had it looked over by a local reputable dealer and he did confirm it is in fact a 1931 Leica 1, (it was a real old moldy smell) Colyn was right. As I have no reason to hang onto it the dealer was going let me know when he found a buyer for it. Once again thanks to all of you as you were a big help. Joe

I have the Leica model I with Hektor. The Elmar was a better quality lens but both were capable of taking pretty good pics.. The Hektor is somewhat soft as can be seen in the photo http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Veranda/9472/cottage.jpg Hope you get a fair price.. Don’t let a collector rip you.. Colyn Goodson Ft. Worth, Texas Leica Camera/Lens Information http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Veranda/9472

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That does take a nice photo, was that taken recently. The dealer gave me an idea where to be on a sale so I think I’ll be OK.  Thanks for the heads up I am out of my realm we these guys. Joe

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<< As I have no reason to hang onto it the dealer was going let me know when he found a buyer for it.   If it was me I’d put it on ebay — and get ready to ship it to Japan . . .

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Hi all, (Firstly, my english is pretty basic, hope I’m comprehensible Since my credit’s car is over in a month, I’m going to have a new one, for my long time dream …. a Leica M I’m going to start with a 50 Summicron, and I hesitate between a 0.58 or 0.85 viewfinder, because later, I’m going to buy the elmarit 21 mm with his dedicated viewfinder (the new "cylindric " viewfinder for 21/24/28mm..) Which is the better for me ? I know the 0.85 are much more accurate, due to his large base, btw there is any focusing problems with for example the summicron 90mm at f/2 and the 0.58 ? But, since I’m from a small town, where I cannot find any good resellers, and I only found the 0.72 one, then my choice is hard With a 50mm and the 0.58, is the frame line really small ? Thanks in advance, Best regards — Simon ALIBERT

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Is there some reason you’ve ruled out the .72? For many years that was the only viewfinder available and it worked fine. Yes, it was a slight comprimise at both ends but generally is the best choice for a general purpose Leica. In fact, the only people who have real trouble with the .72 are 28mm users who wear eyeglasses. Personally, I think it’s a mistake to buy a camera based only on the desire to use a 21mm (without an auxilarry finder?). I use the 24mm on both the .72 and the .85 and have used it on the .90 finder of the M3 with no trouble. I just use the brightline finder on the top the camera. Really, the more critical lens, IMHO, is the 35mm. Using the 35mm on the .72 works great even for eyeglass wearers (in fact it used to be the widest frame offered on the .72 cameras) but it just barely works on .85 cameras. It DOES work if you don’t use glasses but I suspect eyeglass wearers can’t see the 35mm frame on the .85 I’ve never used the .58 but I would be really concerned about trying to use a 90mm on it. I don’t particularly enjoy using the 90mm on the .72 so I assume it would be worse. If I had to chose between the .58 and the .85 I’d go .85. But I would strongly recommend the .72 for a first Leica M body.

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I would get the .72 if you don’t wear spectacles. As a spec wearer myself I have the .58, and the 90mm frame is quite small (but I have the accessory viewfinder magnifier as well). The 50mm frame is OK on the .58, but with the .72 finder it is much better. I would not get the .85 unless you want a body to dedicate to longer focal lengths. If you get from  Leica their catalogue ‘Leica. The Program’ , this has an illustration of the various viewfinders. Maybe the Leica Web site has the same?? Steve

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi all, (Firstly, my english is pretty basic, hope I’m comprehensible Since my credit’s car is over in a month, I’m going to have a new one, for my long time dream …. a Leica M I’m going to start with a 50 Summicron, and I hesitate between a 0.58 or 0.85 viewfinder, because later, I’m going to buy the elmarit 21 mm with his dedicated viewfinder (the new "cylindric " viewfinder for 21/24/28mm..) Which is the better for me ? I know the 0.85 are much more accurate, due to his large base, btw there is any focusing problems with for example the summicron 90mm at f/2 and the 0.58 ? But, since I’m from a small town, where I cannot find any good resellers, and I only found the 0.72 one, then my choice is hard With a 50mm and the 0.58, is the frame line really small ? Thanks in advance, Best regards — Simon ALIBERT

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In general, the .72x finder is the most flexible one for the widest range of lenses. With my eyesight and glasses, I can just see the 28mm frames, and frame sufficiently with the 135mm frames. Since I use neither of those focal lengths and find the 35/50/75/90 frames to be satisfactory, I’ve stuck with this magnification. If I were to use a 28mm lens a lot and not a 90 or 135, I’d buy the .58x Likewise the .85x if the situation put me using the 135 a lot and not a 35 or 28. For anything shorter than 28mm, you’ll need an auxiliary viewfinder no matter what. (It was sure simpler to decide which to buy when Leica only offered the .72x… Godfrey

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I would get the .72 if you don’t wear spectacles. As a spec wearer myself I have the .58, and the 90mm frame is quite small (but I have the accessory viewfinder magnifier as well). The 50mm frame is OK on the .58, but with the .72 finder it is much better. I would not get the .85 unless you want a body to dedicate to longer focal lengths. If you get from  Leica their catalogue ‘Leica. The Program’ , this has an illustration of the various viewfinders. Maybe the Leica Web site has the same??

The finder illustrations were on the Leica site last time I looked: http://www.leica-camera.com — John Preston, Lancs, UK. Photos at http://www.photopia.demon.co.uk

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Is there some reason you’ve ruled out the .72?

No no, but my longer lens will be the 50mm, then, I was thinking the 0.58 will fit better my needs .. For many years that was the only viewfinder available and it worked fine. Yes, it was a slight comprimise at both ends but generally is the best choice for a general purpose Leica. In fact, the only people who have real trouble with the .72 are 28mm users who wear eyeglasses.

I don’t wear glass, I tried a 28mm (from the tri-elmar..) and it’s definitely too small for me, I like to see what happened out of the frame when I use a viewfinder camera.. Really, the more critical lens, IMHO, is the 35mm. Using the 35mm on the .72 works great even for eyeglass wearers (in fact it used to be the widest frame offered on the .72 cameras) but it just barely works on .85 cameras. It DOES work if you don’t use glasses but I suspect eyeglass wearers can’t see the 35mm frame on the .85

You probably right.. I’m not planning to buy a 35mm, even I know they all are outstanding.. If I had to chose between the .58 and the .85 I’d go .85. But I would strongly recommend the .72 for a first Leica M body.

Thanks a lot for your comments, I appreciate ! — Simon ALIBERT

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For anything shorter than 28mm, you’ll need an auxiliary viewfinder no matter what.

I know, but does matter, the new "cylindric " viewfinder for 21/24/28mm looks great (It was sure simpler to decide which to buy when Leica only offered the .72x…

you right, but I’m waiting for the three versions 0.58 to 0.85 on the same body, with a button to swap between thems ) — Simon ALIBERT

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Is there some reason you’ve ruled out the .72? No no, but my longer lens will be the 50mm, then, I was thinking the 0.58 will fit better my needs .. For many years that was the only viewfinder available and it worked fine. Yes, it was a slight comprimise at both ends but generally is the best choice for a general purpose Leica. In fact, the only people who have real trouble with the .72 are 28mm users who wear eyeglasses. I don’t wear glass, I tried a 28mm (from the tri-elmar..) and it’s definitely too small for me, I like to see what happened out of the frame when I use a viewfinder camera.. Really, the more critical lens, IMHO, is the 35mm. Using the 35mm on the .72 works great even for eyeglass wearers (in fact it used to be the widest frame offered on the .72 cameras) but it just barely works on .85 cameras. It DOES work if you don’t use glasses but I suspect eyeglass wearers can’t see the 35mm frame on the .85 You probably right.. I’m not planning to buy a 35mm, even I know they all are outstanding.. If I had to chose between the .58 and the .85 I’d go .85. But I would strongly recommend the .72 for a first Leica M body. Thanks a lot for your comments, I appreciate !

If your longest lens will be the 50, and you like both the 35 and 28 enough to consider them a part of your future arsenal, consider the .58 very closely. I use the Tri-Elmar most often.  For that lens, I think the .58 is an unbeatable platform  I also use the 35/1.4 a lot, and IMO the .58 is the best viewfinder since the M2 for a 35mm lens.  In fact it may even be better than the M2, because in addition to the lack of the 135 frame cluttering up the view, the slightly lower magnification makes it easier to see everything in the frame at once.  The 50 ends up feeling like a very short tele through that viewfinder. If you use a longer lens like a 75 or 90 a fair bit, this approach only works if you supplement it with a second higher-magnification body, since the .58 finder isn’t terribly kind to those focal lengths. So, the .72 is the generalist of the M6 bodies, the .58 works best for the 28 to 50mm range, and the .85 works best for 50 to 135.  You pays your money and you takes your choice. Paul http://www.chefurka.com

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If you are going to use the 21 with a separate finder and have no desire for the 35mm, I would get the .85 to have the superior focus ability for 50mm and longer.

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A 0.58 viewfinder won’t do for 75mm lenses or longer, as you won’t be able to focus it accurately enough to get full use of these lenses (unless you have superhuman vision).  For a 50mm lens, 0.72 is likely to be far more comfortable, and 0.85 better still.  If all of your lenses will be very short focal lengths, the 0.58 is probably best. If you plan to use lenses of many different focal lengths on one body, then logically the 0.72, with its intermediate magnification, is the best and most logical choice.  You would only choose the 0.58 or the 0.85 if you plan to more or less dedicate the body to the shorter or longer lenses, respectively.  If you get the 0.58 and then buy a 90mm lens and fall in love with it, trying to focus it with the 0.58 viewfinder will rapidly become very frustrating, especially when you realize that slight focusing errors are keeping you from getting the maximum quality from the lens.  The 90mm Summicron at f/2 with a 0.58 viewfinder would require the eye of an eagle to focus accurately (the camera can no doubt do it, but most human beings with normal vision could not).

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The 90mm Summicron at f/2 with a 0.58 viewfinder would require the eye of an eagle to focus accurately (the camera can no doubt do it, but most human beings with normal vision could not).

The logical answer, particularly if you ‘mainly’ want to use wider lenses, without compromise, is to later get the Leica viewfinder magnifier to use with the .58 and 90mm.  But apart from that, at least with my Elmarit 90mm, ‘in the field’ focusing is not a real problem with the .58 body at f2.8, but the size of the frame is. Or was at first. Before you know it, and unless you use the 90mm an awful lot, your eye/brain adapt somewhat and before long it isn’t noticed, unless you go back and forth between a .72 and .58. I am particularly aware now I have a .58, .72 and .91 ‘M’s that looking through the .58 viewfinder in the camera shop wasn’t a true reflection of the capabilities. When I started using the body I carried another with .72 finder for the longer lenses, then realized it wasn’t necessary, then got the Leica magnifier ‘just in case’. Now I rarely use this. Steve

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Does anyone here have experience and/or opinions on the Manfrotto 410 Junior Geared Head? Thanks for sharing your comments …

I love mine. Here’s what I love. Sturdy, can handle a 4×5 or any 35mm big glass I own, including the rack I built to hold two SLR’s for stereo, and the one that lets me hold two bellows, a body, and a 200mm macro lens. Big, thick castings, lots of solid metal. Don’t know how it would do with a 400mm f2.8, but I’d bet OK. Precise, yet fast to adjust. Spring loaded collars release the gear drives, so you can swing it fast, the let go and lock in the gearing. The quick release is excellent. Very sturdy, and positive locking, with provision to prevent accidental unlocking. The release plate on the head is one big casting integral with the top gear housing. Doesn’t get much sturdier than that. The bubble level is actually useful. Here’s what bugs me: It can loosen up over time. Mine does, needs to have two screws tightened every 6 months. They’re hidden underneath the degree indicating scales. Mark the scales before you pry the stickers off. The camera no longer sits exactly over the center of the column, it’s offset 2 inches (5cm) to the left. It only tilts 30 degrees up. Goes 90 degrees down, but just 30 degrees up. You pay for that sturdiness with annoyingly stiff controls. Because the quick release plate is a cast part of the head, using a different plate (say ARCA Swiss, Kirk, or RRS) makes for an awkward release stacked on relases look. JR is heavy. A heavy head for heavy loads. Better have a heavy tripod. Ciao! Joe

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Does anyone here have experience and/or opinions on the Manfrotto 410 Junior Geared Head?   Thanks for sharing your comments …

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