This is a new section specifically created for rangefinder system users. I guess users of RF bodies/lenses users have a distinctive taste in their own. Most of all, they are a mix of collectors, photographers, historian etc. who may be having keen interest in the photographic equipment produced during the old days. But I guess most of allm, they are the elite group who are more to appreciative the excellence of mechanical / optical engineering presenting in the rangefinder system made during the older days. As it is rather hard to satisfy everyone intention when it relates to a website as each may have their own preferences on brands or types. Over the years, I have constructed quite a number of sites featuring a series of selective camera models and/or optics but they were all related to Single lens reflex (SLR) systems but not really focused on the rangefinder system yet. So,m technically, the RF-Nikon/Nikkor section is my first attempt. When I first started the site, I simply felt it is so unfair just to concentrate on the Nikon/Nikkor alone as there are so many good photographic systems with other major labels. So, other than my initail effort on the Nikon/Nikor, I am also taking the chance begin compiling some of the other information on other respectful labels as supplementary information for surfers. As there are already many excellent, established resources on the Network on the ame topic , probablyt I don't have to pursue one by one in details but simply confine my own effort within the early series of Nippon Kogaku and Nikkor only but I would also take the opportunity to introduce other equally good photograophic resources from comparing brands. This Message Board was created just for that purpose to patch things that I feel that might be missing in my own PIM site - as well as to provide a gateway for those that were not being featured yet. You may use it for whatever you think / deem suitable - regardless it is questions & answers (Q&A) or just make good use of it to share experience among one another on the rangefinder system. Lastly, as some of the remarks presented herein may be entirely personal and I do not wish to influence any decision prior to any potential purchases or disposal of your equipment. Naturally, you are always encouraged to make good use of this convenience of the MB here to present your own thoughts / views as well. Enjoy.

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1. From : rick oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com
Date : 12:32 PM Sunday 21 February, 2010

Hi Oktora:

This sounds like a dead battery - have you checked with a new one?

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2. From : Oktora (bhabies_lincah@yahoo.com)
Url : http://
Date : 03:26 AM Sunday 21 February, 2010

i got a problem with my FG Nikon film camera,it work only with the B(bulb)shutter speed
if i change it (if it's not B),it wouldn't work-i can't press the button,can't took any photos


i got it checked at Indonesia's Nikon service center but they told that they don't have the spare part

could i have it at any countries?
esp. near Indonesia of course

thanks before^^

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3. From : Hakan (hturkun@yahoo.com)
Url : http://
Date : 08:00 PM Monday 01 February, 2010

Which viewfinder would you recommend for an Olympus E-P1 rangefinder camera.

I cannot decide in between Zeiss 427 B/L and Nippon Kokagu (Nikon) Varifocal finder

Thanks;

Hakan

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4. From : Rick Oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com
Date : 01:57 AM Monday 04 January, 2010

Hi BGW:

I'm afraid I've never used a Contax I; here is what it says in "the Contax Way" (H. Freytag 1955):

"To set the shutter of the Contax I, turn the adjusting ring until the required shutter speed group is visible. Bring the appropriate white or red dot, according to whether the speed figure is engraved in white or red, opposite the black index on the front of the camera to select the speed."

Hope this helps, it's all I've got.....

rick

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5. From : bgw (bgw1@bigpond.net.au)
Url : http://
Date : 10:24 AM Saturday 02 January, 2010

I have a Contax 1 which belonged to my father in law - serial no. begins with 'Z'. I have pretty much worked it out,k except for setting the shutter speed. There seems to be four sections, each with different speeds, and a spring loaded rotating wheel, but I can't get the dots (red and white) to line up properly with the speed markings. Any ideas?

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6. From : Rick Oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com
Date : 11:18 PM Friday 25 December, 2009

MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone, and best wishes for 2010!

o<|:)=

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7. From : rick oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com
Date : 06:28 PM Thursday 29 October, 2009

Hi Crystal:

The quickest thing to look for is the flash connection: a pair of round holes at the upper front corner of the body. The S has these, the I does not.

There is a front view of the I here:

http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/htmls/models/images/Nikon1mdm.jpg

and the S here:

http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/companies/nikon/htmls/models/images/NikonSmdm.jpg

The flash terminals on the S are at the upper right corner in the photo, next to the viewfinder window.

rick

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8. From : Crystal Griffin (crysgriffin@hotmail.com)
Url : http://
Date : 07:30 AM Thursday 29 October, 2009

I came across what I think might be either a Nikon 1 or Nikon S. I want to find out which one it is so I can find out more info...could anyone please help??

Crystal

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9. From : Rick Oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com
Date : 06:53 AM Sunday 18 October, 2009

Hi Bruce:

Really! The Nikkor lenses were very good, I use their 50/1.4 on my IIIF; but I don't know that I'd use the word "inferior" in reference to the Leitz Summicron. I think when you get into that level of quality, differences from one design to another may be more a matter of preference than a clear issue of superiority or inferiority.

Rick

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10. From : Bruce E. Sirovich (darbes@hotmail.com)
Url :
Date : 05:03 AM Saturday 26 September, 2009

I sometimes use a Leica IIIf and I have found that the Leica SM lenses are inferior to the Nikon LTM offerings of that era. Especially the Nikkor 5cm F2 is much superior to the 5cm SM Summicron, and Leitz did not offer anything even distantly comparable to the Nikkor 5cm F1.4 until much later and well into its "M" mount Summilux lens development.

Regards,
Bruce.

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