Cheaper Leica Alternative!? | My 1st Impressions of the Canon 7 35mm Rangefinder Camera
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- Is this the best cheaper Leica alternative!? I went for a stroll in my local park to test out the canon 7 rangefinder camera! Hope you enjoy!
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I've been developing film since the 1970s and never seen that kind of wave. On reading the comments it's sounds like you put both films on the same reel. If that's the case then the developer did not wash over where the line is now so uneven development. One film use one reel. I have tanks that can take 6 reels so you can develop 6 films at once. I just picked up a canon 7sz in lovely condition. Spent the last two days removing the battery cap as the old mercury battery was left in by last owner. Finally with heating it with a soldering iron and white vinegar it came loose. Now it's a big clean up but not as bad as I imagined. They are lovely cameras. Not as well made but easy to open up and work on repairs. They say the Nikon SP series was much better made but you need to get a mortgage to buy one. Thanks for a great video
Okay, having rejected the explanations of others as to causation of that wavy line running along the length of the second roll of film, I now owe my own explanation. The imaging shown was too quick and not that clear to me, but I'm going to assume the following conditions: (1) While the line wanders some across the width of the film, the thickness of the line itself is very consistent; (2) the line extends across the blank space between frames; (3) lens was not capped when you rewound the film into its cartridge after shooting. This is not a development issue. The "line" is a light strike with a very constant density, which you do not get with a developing error, nor is it a film tank loading issue, because it is far too consistent. So, my conclusion. The shutter failed to close properly, i.e., failed to "cap" completely, after the last frame on the roll. This left a small gap open in the shutter curtains, allowing light coming thought the lens to strike the film. As you rewound the film, it was passed by this small opening, exposing that "stripe" all along the length of the roll. Because the stripe is a moderate exposure, not a full "white" light strike, the gap left open was probably very minimal. The line wanders a bit across the film width because you move or shake the camera as you rewind. Assuming I am correct, this is not happening on the first roll, nor on the later rolls, so it is probably caused by some sticking in the shutter mechanism which is not constant. A simple CLA (clean, lube, adjust) should solve the problem. This is always a good idea when you buy an older camera on which you will rely. That is the good news. The bad news is that most camera repair shops will not touch a Canon P, 7 or 7S with a shutter problem, because they are a bitch to work on, no parts have been available for more than 40 years, and , frankly, the repairmen do not know zip about the uncommonly complex shutter mechanism in these models. For a simply sticking problem subject only to a cleaning, you can probably sweet talk someone into giving it a try. As a collector of Canon RF equipment, on the rare occasions where I shoot Canon RF, I pass my 7 and 7Sz, and choose a VIT body, which is as easy to service as an old Leica. Good luck with it. it is a very nice camera to use.(Note: If a repairman tells you the fast speeds above 1/125 are running too slow to adjust to spec, forget it. It's a common problem, and you can either adjust exposure settings to compensate or not use them. It is common problem on these models and not really repairable.)
I agree . More that likely a shutter that was stuck open just a bit while rewinding ..... I can almost bet that if this new owner would turn on the TV , sit in a chair and just fire the shutter a couple hundred times to limber it up , that it would clear up the problem ....
the "wave" on the film.
I had this happen to me on a roll i was very excited about. What I can guess is that, like me, maybe you tried to sneak a 25th or 37th shot in and the shutter half cocked and didn't completely cycle the shutter. So you just rewound the film, exposing every frame to the sliver of light bleeding through the shutter.
This is just a guess I could be wrong but I will never try to squeeze an extra shot when shooting the canon 7
I feel like this camera and any rangefinder excels more for portraits and or street photography.
Good looking setup! Love vintage cameras in really really good shape--makes my pipi move. Photos came out really good too :)
A lot of things make your pipi move Mr. Pervertido con objectos largos y duro.
@@AlexOnStreets Facts
That line/ wave may be because not enough developer in tank
I think that weird wave thing may have been a result from the film touching each other in the reel so that portion didn't get exposed to the chems properly. That's my theory anyway. I also much prefer them busy streets for photo. Can you buy the canon dream lens 50mm 0.95. Ok cool thanks.
Ahh see that's what I thought 🤔 hahaha okay sir! About 2k right? No problem hahaha😂🤣😅😐😧😭
I thought about buying a Canon P or 7 at one point. They're definitely great rangefinder alternatives to a Leica. Get some Canon glass for it, they're really good. Great Video Leo!
Thank you my dude! Ahh I need to find some! Can be toppy with the price or is that just the 50mm dream lens haha
@@leoorlandogalang the 50mm 1.8 and 50mm 1.4 (Japanese Summilux) are reasonable.
I prefer the 50 1.8 from cannon OR the Industar 26m 2.8/52 as long as it's in good shape, no haze, and the coating is in great shape.
Another fabulous lens is KIR(?) 50 1.4 I think. Gotta dig it up
I think you may have the stripe as your film was not seperated properly on the drum and got stuck together when you were developing it.
See that's what I also think! One of the many risks of film photography I guess 👍
Given the uniformity of the "line" along the length of the film, this uis extremely unlikely. Film to film contact on a spiral reel usually is more "splotchy" than linear like this. See my separate guess as to the problem.
I also have Canon 7 and Jupiter 12 lens (mine is the silver/chrome version) in "rougher" conditions 😅. I'll admit that they're a nice combo! And BTW, I just knew that there is black Jupiter 12 (like the one you have)
Is it save to use it? Because im scared the rear element will hit the film curtain
@@alfachraz I'd say yes. Although I don't use it much currently, as far as I remember, it's just fine as long as you insert the lens properly (like what my friend told me)
Oh, one more thing. Use the camera slowly as in you should take pause for at least a couple of seconds after every shot. Don't shoot furiously to prevent damage
Nice video man. Now I gotta go search my camera shops here and play with it. ;)
Haha it can be your bad weather leica 😂 don't want to risk the premium 😂
@@leoorlandogalang Ah my bad weather film camera is still my Canon AE1. ;) That thing is a tank and I plan on taking it camping, to beaches and on travels to questionable spots. ;) Precious M2 is relegated to coffee shops and dates with cute boys.
@@AlexOnStreets same with me taking it to coffee shops when hanging out or dating cute guys.
@@AlexOnStreets hahaha I agree with all of that... Except I don't have a M2... Guess I'm going to have to use my A1 for the cute boys haha
I think it looks like a drying issue. If you use film drying soap as the last step. That should resolve the issue. I use the b&w soap. Works great for color film as well.
Hmmm 🤔 I have much to learn! Thanks my dude!
I have the same waves on the film. I think this is the last wash with soap (to remove the last ramjet on the Film).
When you look at the positive images effected by this line, it is clearly some form of light leak.
@@lazydog1234 regular C41 color negative film doesn't have remjet, only Vision 3 and other motion picture films do.
Were you using a Patterson 3-reel tank with only 2 reels in it? The reels may have floated up part way through development if that was the case.
I knew the Jupiter 35mm was impossible to mount on Canon 7, because it can touch the curtains, could you tell the serial number of yours? Tks in advance
Waiting on your Xpro1 vs X100V. Good video btw :D
Soon 😁
@@leoorlandogalang Niceee, I'll wait for it. Im torn between XE3 and Xpro1 + x100s. Hope to see the video soon. May I also request you to review the 18mm + xpro1! Loool I want to know the autofocus capabilities in 2020 for the setup. Thank you! :D
maybe old and misstored film or ghosts in the can???:)
I did this way too many times it's the way you load the film try to not touch the center as much
especially with your Fingers
I think that wave might be from not filling the tank all the way with your Chemicals?
Very Good Knowledgeable Video, and in reading the comments that did you processed the film together like place the both films together base side together, I mean I did that Long time ago when I was in City College it did work but it weaken the fixer.... Oh yes I too have a Canon 7, and a Canon Vt.... I have that Jupiter 12 on my Contax II camera.
You Get an A+ for the video Thank You
Thank you Alex! I did place them together in the tank. To be fair I do think in was the way I put in onto the reel🤔
Is the VT the camera with the bottom trigger? If so that looks super fun to use haha
that's strange on the second roll.
we matching with the yellow beanie LOL and the black jacket
Of course we are! It's all about the beanie, black jacket life 😁
What makes this Jupiter 12 more sought after? I am planning to get myself a Canon P with a Jupiter 8 and 12 lens.
To be honest with you the only reason is because it's one of the cheapest 35mm lenses for the LTM mount. It also performs very well at f2.8, super sharp. Ergonomics are a bit strange but you get used to it 👌both of those lenses will make a great kit
It's a shame about the second roll but the way you edited still gives it a nice effect 🙌🏼
It is! But I shall shoot more!
Canon LTM rangefinders are about to get a price jump💰
Seriously thinking about buying another while there cheap 🤔
Awesome video! Have always been considering this combo. Have you had any issues with the range finder being slightly off using the Russian lenses? I've heard they need to be shimmed
No issue so far! But I also heard that too! This is definitely a great combo to shoot with. My friend just shot a portrait session with this same combo and the images came out great!
I have an idea about the strip, did you shoot that roll with the jupiter 12? because some iterations of the jupiter 12 have a rear element that protrudes too far back to be mounted on the japanese bodies, and can damage the shutter curtain
I think I have one of those. I can’t mount it on my Canon 7 without it touching the shutter curtain.
Leo have you ever looked into trying the Bessa R ? I think they’ve jumped in price recently a little but always was curious about that camera since it takes the same mount as the Canon. Also that canon7 is a tempting buy ! Currently have no film camera since my Yashica GSN is broken 😭😭 my camera bag strap broke and opened it to a busted GSN. Sad day. Sad sad day. Now they’re going for triple what I bought I hahaha
No but I've always wanted a bessa! With these film cameras now you have to buy 2 just in case haha otherwise you will be paying triple!
@@leoorlandogalang isn’t that the sad truth !! Hahaha maybe down the road I’ll snag myself a bessa R and a 35mm LSM of some sort
Do companies still manufacture film cameras? How do you convert the photos into soft copy.
Some small start up brands do i think. I use a light bed and a camera with macro lens, then convert the negative in software 👌
I'm curious about this camera course it has multiple frame lines, course all my Zorkis have only 50mm OVF without any frame lines...
It's very nice to shoot 👍
Look's like bad agitation or small amount of chemistry
oh can't wait get my canon 7 back from repair
Can't wait to see your images!
Interesting about the film trouble. I can't help! I would imagine it's something that's in the development and not a weirdness with the shutter of the camera. However as regards development of film [b+w] I use Stand Development which is very economical of developer. I use Rodinal in about a 1-2% solution and keep the bottle in the fridge. There is lots of info on it on the Web. I leave the film in the tank for 2 hours and just turn the drum over gently a couple of times after about an hour. It just Stands quietly and magically develops itself while I read or make coffee. I use Canon rangefinders, but the generation before the 7 and P, so from the mid to late Fifties. Lovely cameras and I read Canon sold nearly 500,000 all told, so they must have been doing something right!
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Light leak in camera?
I thought that too but the roll straight after was perfect 🤔 I think I was developing processes as I am new to developing at home
Canon 7 35mm Rangefinder is NOT CHEAP...
Well compared to a Leica m2/3 haha also I saw one for 75 Bucks today
Compared to a FED-5 or a Zorki 4K... no it's not... Compared to a Bessa R or a Leica? A bargain I must say!