Finally getting an RF

[hydroburn249]

albeit a fixed lens Yashica Electro GS. should be coming from evilbay in about 2 weeks? from pictures the cam seems really clean and in working condition and the seller has like 100% ratings. really really happy when i woke up this morning to see i won it.

pretty soon, the poison will hit me and i'll start looking at m mount rfs. then move to film developing. sigh. as it is, i'm already sending rolls for developing every 2 weeks or so. grr. my gf is gonna kill me when she finds out.

bo liao thread kinda, just thought i wanna share since the RF group here seems the friendliest bunch. next to the m4/3 camp.

 

[raytoei]

Welcome! That's a really nice camera.

 

[zorki]

Welcome to Rf photgraphy !

 

[osocan]

I can feel your joy.

Welcome to the world of RF

 

[Royale With Cheese]

bo liao thread kinda, just thought i wanna share since the RF group here seems the friendliest bunch. next to the m4/3 camp.

Aiya, no worries, gf, not wife, so ok :bsmilie:

Now she is only the external accountant. When you get married, shes the CFO, so dont bother too much now :angel:

Yashica GS was my first RF which started it all for me

 

[spidey89]

Aiya, no worries, gf, not wife, so ok :bsmilie:

Now she is only the external accountant. When you get married, shes the CFO, so dont bother too much now :angel:

Yashica GS was my first RF which started it all for me

Hahahah, I like what you said

But this thread really bo liao :bsmilie: Congrats Hydroburn, always wanted to get into RF, but after thinking, I'd stick to 35mm

 

[newghost]

I can feel your joy! Enjoy the journey and have fun!

 

[Cactus jACK]

Hahahah, I like what you said

But this thread really bo liao :bsmilie: Congrats Hydroburn, always wanted to get into RF, but after thinking, I'd stick to 35mm

spidey - there is a whole new RF world here waiting for you to discover!! film or digital, mostly in the 135 format.

hydroburn249 - congrats!! do share pics once you receive it and take it out for a spin.

 

[calebk]

Hahahah, I like what you said

But this thread really bo liao :bsmilie: Congrats Hydroburn, always wanted to get into RF, but after thinking, I'd stick to 35mm

Hehe RF is also 135 format.

 

[pikapig]

cONGRATS...

this is only the beginning...the moment u feel u need to change lens like a dslr..thats the poisoning part

 

[hydroburn249]

cONGRATS...

this is only the beginning...the moment u feel u need to change lens like a dslr..thats the poisoning part

i KNOW. that's what i'm afraid of. :bigeyes:

Hahahah, I like what you said

But this thread really bo liao :bsmilie: Congrats Hydroburn, always wanted to get into RF, but after thinking, I'd stick to 35mm

spidey i thought u come here to scold me sia. :embrass:

yes now i just wish i can sleep and wake up only when my camera arrives.

 

[spidey89]

Hahahah, think I got so fierce meh? hahahha, maybe I should have said properly, I'd stick to 35mm SLRs XD

 

[pixelbrain]

congrats, feel both happy for u & 'sad' for your bank account.. lol

It's only the beginning..... pls dig up this thread after a year and update.. haha.. :evil:

 

[paapoopa]

fixed lens RF is good,
cannot change lens is good for your pocket :bsmilie::bsmilie:

 

[dinechua]

Hi everyone,

Could I seek some advise? I'm wanting to get a RF but dunno which one to choose. There are so many on the "bay",not sure r those sellers real or not. I've saw some comments that RF isn't that an ex thingy so could you guys just recommend me some? Currently I'm holding a LX3 & a Minolta X700. But soon the LX3 is gonna make it's way back to the shelves for a 550D.. =)

 

[virtualme78]

you can get Bessa RF from our friendly deal, Chiif.... pretty sure he will be happy to help with your questions.

 

[raytoei]

How to prepare a life-long enjoyment of RF or until Rodinal Runs out...

Prep work

* Get a good regular place to CLA your stuff
* Find a good source of cheap films and chemicals
* Ebay isn't the only place for cameras. Get a good VPOST Account as well.

Things to Learn
Primary School
* Load Film
* Use RF
* Aperture Priority

Secondary School
* Available Light Shooting
* Learn to use a Light Meter
* Street Shooting
* Manual Setting

Pre-U / University
* Learn Exposure without a Meter
* Film Development and scanning
* Street Shooting without using the RF window (Hyperfocal Distance) like HCB

Masters
Do your own Darkroom Printing
Street Shooting with Flash (like Bruce Gilden )

(this is a cheeky post, no offense to anyone)

raytoei

 

[dinechua]

Thanks alot for the sch info.. Great info there.. I'm still learning on my Minolta X700 but can't resist vintage & RF.

 

[Yoricko]

How to prepare a life-long enjoyment of RF or until Rodinal Runs out...

Prep work

* Get a good regular place to CLA your stuff
* Find a good source of cheap films and chemicals
* Ebay isn't the only place for cameras. Get a good VPOST Account as well.

Things to Learn
Primary School
* Load Film
* Use RF
* Aperture Priority

Secondary School
* Available Light Shooting
* Learn to use a Light Meter
* Street Shooting
* Manual Setting

Pre-U / University
* Learn Exposure without a Meter
* Film Development and scanning
* Street Shooting without using the RF window (Hyperfocal Distance) like HCB

Masters
Do your own Darkroom Printing
Street Shooting with Flash (like Bruce Gilden )

(this is a cheeky post, no offense to anyone)

raytoei

A cute list there, but, how what about the school fees? And, the course modules seems a tad too little

 

[hydroburn249]

Thanks alot for the sch info.. Great info there.. I'm still learning on my Minolta X700 but can't resist vintage & RF.

minolta x-500 user here! lol.

i usually shoot 50mm on my minolta, so i figured a fixed 50mm RF would be a good place to start. since i'm super comfy with aperture priority, the yashica gs was a good choice with its 45mm lens. not sure of any other AE rangefinders though.