Very nice photography, Martin. That camera was a good find. It is amazing that after nearly 65 years the rangefinder calibration and shutter speeds are still accurate. A few montha ago, I bought a Kiev 4M. It is a Soviet copy of the Contax-II. It is the usual USSR build quality, heavy, rugged, rough and quirky, but it does produce amazing negatives. I have to honest, it is a nuiverse behind my trio of M2, M3 and M6 in build quality and engineering, but it didn't cost an arm and a leg and a few fingers on top. The ones that I really enjoy using are my Olympus RC and RD. Superb cameras to carry around. Thanks you.
Brilliant sir! Laughed as you mentioned the "old school" distance in feet, as I happened to have a USA "Export" model Autocord on the desk in front of me at the moment. I love these style old rangefinders, with the Konica IIIA being my personal favorite, with a viewfinder/rangefinder I consider superior to the M2/M3. Cheers.
I would echo the comment of others in that you have a great eye for a balanced composition. The Taron, which I’ve never heard of, delivers excellent images which are clear and pin sharp.
Love these walkabout videos you do with, yet, another potential gem you've picked up. Regarding the Sunny 16 rule, after many years of testing all speeds of B&W film with a densitometer, I agree that f/11 at 1/ISO is much closer to being the correct exposure; even in the REALLY bright sunlight over here in the desert southwest, USA.
Splendid results indeed! There seem to be a number of these fixed lens Japanese rangefinders from this period, which fly under the radar and are good value. I had a very similar camera which rejoiced the name of the Beauty Lightomatic iii. The better known Konica S2 or the Canon Canonet range are still good value. I only sold the Beauty as I have a Canonet QL 17, which I slightly preferred to it. If you can manage without different lenses, they're very capable cameras.
A Canon V series at that price has to be one of the best eBay scores ever. I purchased a Konica Auto S2 that I was told was fully working, and it’s fully NOT working. Still waiting for my refund weeks later lol. Sensational images, congrats.
Enjoyed learning about the history of the camera and such lovely photo's. I have the Yashica Minister 700 rangefinder Martin, I got it serviced over at Newton Ellis and it works a treat. The lightmeter works but I tend to pop the Doomo S meter on the cold shoe and use that. I guess the overall cost including the service is about £175 which I think is very good value. It will outlive me I suspect 😁
I thank you for sharing your extremely knowledgeable take on photography and how well you articulate this understanding. Thank you for bringing us so intimately along through your process using excellent story telling and filming techniques. I have learned much by watching you which has greatly helped to increase my interest and understanding of this medium.
I love all your videos and content! Thanks! I’ll purchase your contrast editing course next paycheck! Always learning something from you and your channel.
Thanks for another interesting and really well put together video Martin. Your videos are excellent. This camera reminds me a little of the Petri 7 rangefinder.
Your one of the better photographers Whos works Ive seen on the internet. You didnt mention wheather the light seals were replaced or not. Thank you Sir! Your work rivals Ansel Adams. Happy shutter bugging.😅
Always enjoy your videos sir and always look forward to the next one. I really like the fact that you’re reviewing rare and unknown old cameras - would like to see more pls! Such as a Durst Automatica and Yashica Ministers and some more film reviews pls
Thank you very much for this video, Martin! My Dad had a Taron, but I'll have to go over to my Mum's to see which model it is. In any event, I'll be having his old camera serviced and try rangefinder photography! Thanks again and cheers!
Great video. I picked up a later model from a car boot sale with a 45mm f2.8 and broken every-ready case, only £10. No Nippon script just Taron Co Ltd. It's in my pile of cameras to be looked at as the viewfinder patch is very faint. Might move it up the list after seeing your photographs. Many thanks.
Wonderful video. It's just amazing how an unseamingly old camera can produce such great photos. I hope it inspires more to go for the rangefinder experience. If you are into the rangefinder way of photography, it is indeed a very rewarding experience in more ways. I have a couple of vintage rangefinders, which I bought mainly for their good looks and reputation like a Ricoh and a Minolta, and my daily camera is a Leica M. I will never swap it for an SLR.
you are amazing! love your work... please keep up the great work! thank you! I have a version of Taron that is different to this one, this looks more advanced than mine, yours reminded me of some petri 2.8 color corrected RFs... good on you !
Great video and incredible pictures! The only thing not mentioned was the “ASA” dial over the winder’s central post. I am guessing it is just a reminder of what film you put in it. Looking forward to more of your videos! Going to check out all of your other ones now!
Nice! Another film guy! I’d love to find a range finder camera too. I have three Canon RF (one is Autofocus) I do need to process my own film. Custom lab developing is $$$$
Funnily enough, I just put a roll of film through one of those cameras. I haven't processed the film yet, but I'm fairly hopeful of reasonable results. I also have a Taron Auto EE to test.
What a quality little camera, I believe they were sold in Holland as a Fodor! Great results too Martin. Do you happen to have or tried a Zorki 4K? I had one many years back and found it to be an amazing rangefinder camera.
I have mixed up some 'PYROCAT HD' Part A and Part B -- still 'experimenting' with it ! You get such wonderful 'Tones' in your B&W prints. Do you find PYRO CAT HD gives a speed increase or 'Box Speed' ??
Just when I got my GAS sorted along comes another camera I don't have!! It sure would give any expensive overpriced camera a run for its money. Beautiful pin sharp photos with your superb eye for composition. The lighter fluid is ok but only a temporary fix. Normally after 50-60 years the grease in the focus becomes stiff and works into the aperture blades and shutter blades effectively gluing the blades together. Forcing the aperture blades will brake them. The only true way is to do a complete service and I highly recommend Chris Sherlock's channel on his mostly Kodak retina repairs. I love taking these shutters to pieces and rebuilding them and have just finished two retina iiic cameras which work like a dream now. I've had the same outcome with sellers not knowing much about the camera and to keep there status have given me the camera with a full refund. If anyone would like there camera serviced please send me a message. I'm in France so not sure if you'll get hit by the Brexit taxes and duty. No video you do is too long. Great to watch while having a drink. Look forward to the next one.
I am very surprised by the quality of the pictures you can take with this small camera. Perfect exposures and beautiful compositions. It reminds me a bit of the Petri colour corrected, another good camera. Thanks!
Awesome camera and video as usual, only what's up with the blurred background when you were shooting the bridge over the river? Was someone answering mother nature's calling and didn't see you there with your cameras? All in all it sure looked like a wonderful day!
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I don’t think it would matter what camera you would use Martin as you have a great eye for a picture. Thanks for posting.
Thank you
I really love that you take the time to share your photography with us. Thank you so much!
Your welcome
Very nice photography, Martin. That camera was a good find. It is amazing that after nearly 65 years the rangefinder calibration and shutter speeds are still accurate. A few montha ago, I bought a Kiev 4M. It is a Soviet copy of the Contax-II. It is the usual USSR build quality, heavy, rugged, rough and quirky, but it does produce amazing negatives. I have to honest, it is a nuiverse behind my trio of M2, M3 and M6 in build quality and engineering, but it didn't cost an arm and a leg and a few fingers on top. The ones that I really enjoy using are my Olympus RC and RD. Superb cameras to carry around. Thanks you.
I have the Kiev, great cameras
Lovely find, even better pictures ❤
Agreed!
Brilliant sir! Laughed as you mentioned the "old school" distance in feet, as I happened to have a USA "Export" model Autocord on the desk in front of me at the moment. I love these style old rangefinders, with the Konica IIIA being my personal favorite, with a viewfinder/rangefinder I consider superior to the M2/M3. Cheers.
Your welcome
I would echo the comment of others in that you have a great eye for a balanced composition. The Taron, which I’ve never heard of, delivers excellent images which are clear and pin sharp.
Thanks
Love these walkabout videos you do with, yet, another potential gem you've picked up. Regarding the Sunny 16 rule, after many years of testing all speeds of B&W film with a densitometer, I agree that f/11 at 1/ISO is much closer to being the correct exposure; even in the REALLY bright sunlight over here in the desert southwest, USA.
Agree, f/11 works better, thanks
I enjoyed viewing your beautiful black and white photos! Cheers. Steve (New York)
Thanks Steve
Wonderful images
I agree! I feel it might be because of the photographer as much as the camera! Did he hand-hold all of these shots or use a tripod?
@@michaeldimmitt2188 Hand held all of them, thanls
Beautiful piece! Just like Petri or Samoca rangefinders from that era
Some great oldies out there
Thank you, Martin, for your priceless leçon. Greetings from Portugal.
Just came upon your channel…love it! Makes me want a rangefinder! Great eye!
Thank you
Splendid results indeed! There seem to be a number of these fixed lens Japanese rangefinders from this period, which fly under the radar and are good value. I had a very similar camera which rejoiced the name of the Beauty Lightomatic iii. The better known Konica S2 or the Canon Canonet range are still good value. I only sold the Beauty as I have a Canonet QL 17, which I slightly preferred to it. If you can manage without different lenses, they're very capable cameras.
Thanks will take a look at those
Another great, inspiring videos. Thanks for making these.
Your welcome, thanks
Great video and fantastic photographs.
Thanks
A Canon V series at that price has to be one of the best eBay scores ever. I purchased a Konica Auto S2 that I was told was fully working, and it’s fully NOT working. Still waiting for my refund weeks later lol. Sensational images, congrats.
Thanks, eBay is a bit hit and miss sometimes
Cheers Martin - looks like an interesting bit of kit. Some good results, too.
Great video and pictures Martin - thank you for going out and making these interesting articles. Agree 100% with you about Sunny F11 in the UK.
Thanks
Enjoyed learning about the history of the camera and such lovely photo's.
I have the Yashica Minister 700 rangefinder Martin, I got it serviced over at Newton Ellis and it works a treat. The lightmeter works but I tend to pop the Doomo S meter on the cold shoe and use that. I guess the overall cost including the service is about £175 which I think is very good value. It will outlive me I suspect 😁
Great vintage camera
I thank you for sharing your extremely knowledgeable take on photography and how well you articulate this understanding. Thank you for bringing us so intimately along through your process using excellent story telling and filming techniques. I have learned much by watching you which has greatly helped to increase my interest and understanding of this medium.
Sunny 11? My sentiments exactly! 😁
Another f11 supporter, thanks
I love all your videos and content! Thanks! I’ll purchase your contrast editing course next paycheck! Always learning something from you and your channel.
Glad the videos help, thanks
Thanks for another interesting and really well put together video Martin. Your videos are excellent. This camera reminds me a little of the Petri 7 rangefinder.
Thank you
Your one of the better photographers Whos works Ive seen on the internet. You didnt mention wheather the light seals were replaced or not. Thank you Sir! Your work rivals Ansel Adams. Happy shutter bugging.😅
Thanks. I agree with your exposure guide line. As a rough rule, I use a « sunny 11 » for anywhere North of Paris in Europe.
Glad you aggree
Always enjoy your videos sir and always look forward to the next one. I really like the fact that you’re reviewing rare and unknown old cameras - would like to see more pls! Such as a Durst Automatica and Yashica Ministers and some more film reviews pls
Your welcome
Thanks for all your work, it brings me joy!
Great video 👏
Thanks
Thank you very much for this video, Martin! My Dad had a Taron, but I'll have to go over to my Mum's to see which model it is. In any event, I'll be having his old camera serviced and try rangefinder photography! Thanks again and cheers!
Great video. I picked up a later model from a car boot sale with a 45mm f2.8 and broken every-ready case, only £10. No Nippon script just Taron Co Ltd. It's in my pile of cameras to be looked at as the viewfinder patch is very faint. Might move it up the list after seeing your photographs. Many thanks.
Thank you
I own a Konica iiia, very happy with it.
Love these videos!
Wonderful video. It's just amazing how an unseamingly old camera can produce such great photos. I hope it inspires more to go for the rangefinder experience. If you are into the rangefinder way of photography, it is indeed a very rewarding experience in more ways. I have a couple of vintage rangefinders, which I bought mainly for their good looks and reputation like a Ricoh and a Minolta, and my daily camera is a Leica M. I will never swap it for an SLR.
Nice photos!
you are amazing! love your work... please keep up the great work! thank you! I have a version of Taron that is different to this one, this looks more advanced than mine, yours reminded me of some petri 2.8 color corrected RFs... good on you !
Great video and incredible pictures! The only thing not mentioned was the “ASA” dial over the winder’s central post. I am guessing it is just a reminder of what film you put in it.
Looking forward to more of your videos! Going to check out all of your other ones now!
Your correct it has no function other than a reminder
Nice! Another film guy! I’d love to find a range finder camera too. I have three Canon RF (one is Autofocus) I do need to process my own film. Custom lab developing is $$$$
Funnily enough, I just put a roll of film through one of those cameras. I haven't processed the film yet, but I'm fairly hopeful of reasonable results. I also have a Taron Auto EE to test.
Hope it works as good as mine did, thanks
What a quality little camera, I believe they were sold in Holland as a Fodor! Great results too Martin. Do you happen to have or tried a Zorki 4K? I had one many years back and found it to be an amazing rangefinder camera.
I have a Zorki, owned a Leica M3, the zorki viewfinder is better IMHO
@@martinhensonphotography I loved that Zorki it was really good
I have mixed up some 'PYROCAT HD' Part A and Part B -- still 'experimenting' with it ! You get such wonderful 'Tones' in your B&W prints. Do you find PYRO CAT HD gives a speed increase or 'Box Speed' ??
Thanks Peter, great devloper, box speed I would say,
Just when I got my GAS sorted along comes another camera I don't have!! It sure would give any expensive overpriced camera a run for its money. Beautiful pin sharp photos with your superb eye for composition. The lighter fluid is ok but only a temporary fix. Normally after 50-60 years the grease in the focus becomes stiff and works into the aperture blades and shutter blades effectively gluing the blades together. Forcing the aperture blades will brake them. The only true way is to do a complete service and I highly recommend Chris Sherlock's channel on his mostly Kodak retina repairs. I love taking these shutters to pieces and rebuilding them and have just finished two retina iiic cameras which work like a dream now. I've had the same outcome with sellers not knowing much about the camera and to keep there status have given me the camera with a full refund. If anyone would like there camera serviced please send me a message. I'm in France so not sure if you'll get hit by the Brexit taxes and duty.
No video you do is too long. Great to watch while having a drink.
Look forward to the next one.
Yes the fluid is a quick fix, might take to apart and clean it up
I am very surprised by the quality of the pictures you can take with this small camera. Perfect exposures and beautiful compositions. It reminds me a bit of the Petri colour corrected, another good camera. Thanks!
Your welcome
Ever used D23? --- Unbeatable for controlling highlights (1960`s by the way).
Thanks Martin!
Why do you concentrate on film to the exclusion of digital?
I suppose I could throw in the opposite question, I just love shooting film and its process to the end product, the image
Awesome camera and video as usual, only what's up with the blurred background when you were shooting the bridge over the river? Was someone answering mother nature's calling and didn't see you there with your cameras? All in all it sure looked like a wonderful day!
lol yea, I didn’t see him until I was editing video ,
Teacher: How do you achieve high contrast and high contrast? thanks
Just the way I develop and edit
Surprisingly good images, this brand is not so common
Thanks
Not a thing wrong with your longer videos!!!!
I can buy AND have old nice Film camera, nice EPSON scanner, but,,, cannot buy FILM.
Thanks, why cant you buy film ?
You have a bot replying to comments as you, the tipical scam thing.
Thanks deleted and reported it , also got a message from another subscriber saying they received a message from me, I did not send one, deary me