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Mar 14, 2022 18:58:56   #
Hal81 Loc: Bucks County, Pa.
 
I still have 35mm and 120 film in my freezer....

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Mar 14, 2022 20:50:02   #
ELNikkor
 
An awesome set, to be sure! Glad it is in good hands, look forward to seeing some of what you can do with it!

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Mar 14, 2022 21:28:23   #
dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho
 
rts2568 wrote:
On the Contrary Dennis, the case, like so many lens' cases just deteriorate with age but the important thing is that the body of the case, though not pretty, still give good protection, with the exception of water protection.

More important here is the lenses, and these lenses will give excellent service & optical quality just so long as you consider two major, potential problems,
1/ Flair & glare
2/ camera-shake.
The flare & glare in your results can be understood as a flaw in the early lens elements' coating/s. Element coating has improved a lot in more recent lenses. Therefore what you must take seriously when using these lenses is to mount the lens hoods, when taking a photograph!
Camera Shake needs no comment(?) Just be reminded that the 105 mm & especially the 200 mm are tele photo lenses and need to be shot with a consistently higher shutter speed - recommended advice on that matter, mostly still applies, information about this will be found elsewhere if you don't know this already.

As to the F2A you have, while not trying to put it down as a quality machine, you need to keep in mind that it is little more than just a well made light tight box. The quality photographs that can result are by your choice of film, your technique and choice of subject - etc. The lenses take the photos, not the camera. So, knowing how to adequately use your lenses most competently is the best way of ensuring superb images is knowing how to use your lenses and their accessories, like filters & lens hoods properly.

Happy shooting for the rest of your life because that is as long as your new F2A will last if you look after it.

Learn to use your gear wisely & let UHH learn from your best shots.

Regards,

Ron
On the Contrary Dennis, the case, like so many len... (show quote)


Thank you Ron for confirming what I have known about photography for over 65 years now. We would concur on everything. As for the case, I meant no negative about the case except that it was old but had served its purpose. Most likely I will hang onto it as it is part of this kit but will most likely carry the camera and lenses in a different type of bag, something like a Tamrac I have sitting empty right now.

Thanks again. I appreciate your comments.

Dennis

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Mar 14, 2022 21:29:21   #
dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho
 
ELNikkor wrote:
An awesome set, to be sure! Glad it is in good hands, look forward to seeing some of what you can do with it!


Thank you very much. You can be sure I will be taking care of it and using it. I will do my best to get some photos out in a couple of weeks.

Dennis

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Mar 14, 2022 21:30:47   #
dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho
 
Hal81 wrote:
I still have 35mm and 120 film in my freezer....


Hal I think the prudent thing to do is to adopt me and then send it to me. I have cameras waiting for both sizes of film.

Thanks for commenting.

Dennis

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Mar 14, 2022 21:36:51   #
dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho
 
MrPhotog wrote:
I believe the second ‘spring’ inside the lens hood is so the hood can be reversed. Try flipping it around. It should accept the lens cap, and will probably fit in the camera bag that way.

I have a bag like that, and just sitting in storage it, too, cracked horribly. No idea what material they used in making it, but it self-destructs after 30 years or so.


I was able to take some photos of the lens hood today. I also tried it, backward, on the 105 f2.5 I have. There is no way this lens can fit on the lens backward. At least not that I can see. It does work perfectly using the lens hood on the front of the lens as designed. I will have to look up the HS-4 designation and see what I can come up with. Thank you for your comment.

Dennis


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Mar 17, 2022 09:21:07   #
AndyT Loc: Hampstead, New Hampshire
 
Extremely generous gift. Nice.

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Mar 17, 2022 15:10:48   #
pendennis
 
That's quite a classic Nikon array you have.

Re: The red neck strap. Those are fondly called "hippie" neck straps. They were de rigeur for the "hip" generation of the late 60's, early 70's. I still have one a fellow made for me in 1970 when I was on active duty in the Navy. He ran a small leather shop in Wickford, RI, right on US-1a. He also made a belt for me from the same material with D-rings. Looked great with a pair of faded Levi's and a chambray shirt.

I still have the neck strap, and it is quite a bit more comfortable than the original .5" leather straps that came with the cameras of the time.

There's been somewhat of a renaissance of the "hippie" neck straps of late. In fact a close friend gave me a new one for Christmas last year. I still find them used in various camera shops; quite nostalgic!

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Mar 17, 2022 16:58:35   #
dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho
 
pendennis wrote:
That's quite a classic Nikon array you have.

Re: The red neck strap. Those are fondly called "hippie" neck straps. They were de rigeur for the "hip" generation of the late 60's, early 70's. I still have one a fellow made for me in 1970 when I was on active duty in the Navy. He ran a small leather shop in Wickford, RI, right on US-1a. He also made a belt for me from the same material with D-rings. Looked great with a pair of faded Levi's and a chambray shirt.

I still have the neck strap, and it is quite a bit more comfortable than the original .5" leather straps that came with the cameras of the time.

There's been somewhat of a renaissance of the "hippie" neck straps of late. In fact a close friend gave me a new one for Christmas last year. I still find them used in various camera shops; quite nostalgic!
That's quite a classic Nikon array you have. br b... (show quote)


Thanks for the comments. That is how I recall the neck strap too, a Hippie strap. I will most likely still use it. It too looks pretty new. Normally I use Vero Vellini straps for rifles, binoculars and cameras. But the red strap looks right at home on this camera.

Dennis

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Mar 18, 2022 10:55:06   #
topcat Loc: Alameda, CA
 
Great. A very nice camera.

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Mar 18, 2022 11:23:09   #
dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho
 
topcat wrote:
Great. A very nice camera.


Thank you.

Dennis

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Mar 27, 2022 19:13:27   #
kernel bleep Loc: Charlotte, NC
 
Great story and amazing acquisition! I'm drooling! I'd send the body off so its foam mirror bumper and film door seals can be replaced since they may not be in the best shape (the foam disintegrates). I'd love to own those.

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Mar 28, 2022 09:27:32   #
dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho
 
kernel bleep wrote:
Great story and amazing acquisition! I'm drooling! I'd send the body off so its foam mirror bumper and film door seals can be replaced since they may not be in the best shape (the foam disintegrates). I'd love to own those.


Thank you very much. The foam looks to be in great shape. I have yet to put a roll of film in the camera but if there seems to be a light leak I will buy a kit for the camera and replace it myself. It does look great though. Thanks.

Dennis

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