On Sun, 13 Mar 2005 23:00:31 -0500, Mark Cassino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi Scott - > > Thanks for your comment. Actually, the Ricoflex is a variable focus camera - > not a fixed lens. I suppose what I meant was "non-removable" lens. I'm sure there is proper terminology for this, but it eludes me. The C220 is rather bulky with the bellows. The TLR cameras like yours or a Rollei or some such seem to be a little easier to handle. >The aperture settings range from f3.5 to f 16 (marked) - > one website I consulted said that it will actually stop down to f32 (the > aperture lever does keep moving a good deal after the f16 marking.) It > actually was a bit sharper in close up shots - and it can focus down to a > meter or so... > > Shutter speeds are really limited - bulb and then 1/25 - 1/100. I can't > tell if the shutter speeds are continuous like the aperture settings, or if > they go in steps. It sounds like they're supposed to go in steps. http://www.angelfire.com/ca/erker/ricohflex.html First google result I found. > > It almost makes me want to formally learn the zone system. Ack. Spare yourself the insanity. When I first got my C220, I didn't have a handheld meter, so I would either guess or carry along the K1000 (now we're on topic!) for it's built in meter. Heavy rig. Not recommended.
-- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com
