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Well thankfully the junk on the mirror will not affect the final picture quality (since the mirror flips out of the way of the film). Still, that looks like a pain when viewing it. And to be honest.... if the mirror looks like that, chances are other parts of the camera aren't much cleaner. Might be worth it to just bring it to your local camera shop and have them give it a good cleaning if it's cheap.
The only real local camera shops around here are Ritz Camera and a photo studio. What type of place should I look for?
Outside of the dirt, this camera is perfect, at least, it seems so (as of right now, I only have the camera and some extra battery holders, still waiting on the flash, lens, and strap).
Is there anything "essential" that I should pick up? I don't really have a need for a tripod...Maybe a filter or something?
I have some alcohol swabs, 91% isopropyl alcohol, and some cottons swabs, but I don't want to leave fibers all over the place. At least, on the inside optics et al. What about the outside? Would the alcohol be too harsh?
I would not use isopropyl alcohol. Usually optics are cleaned with methanol or acetone and swabs. It is very tricky to do it without leaving streaks though. You might be better off sending it in somewhere and having it done professionally.
I like Fuji Provia for color slide film, but others like Velvia for saturation of landscapes.
Headphoneus Supremus: Videographus Supremus: Makes audio cables using super-advanced materials, like "some clear tape" and "some not so clear tape."
I'm not a big fan of Adorama. Even though they might be cheaper than B&H, I rather pay the extra price.
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My advice to you:
- Use your own ears as everybody's hearing and preferences are different.
- Try to audition as much equipment as possible to find your sound.
- Buy used to save money.
JUST to add my 2 cents I have owned the Nikon 35-70mm F/2.8D for ages. Its my standard lens on my very old Fuji S1. I know the camera needs upgrading but that lens serves me VERY well all of the years I have had it. I have never been disappointed and I am sure you will NOT be either.
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JUST to add my 2 cents I have owned the Nikon 35-70mm F/2.8D for ages. Its my standard lens on my very old Fuji S1. I know the camera needs upgrading but that lens serves me VERY well all of the years I have had it. I have never been disappointed and I am sure you will NOT be either.
Ah, that's great to hear!
I'll be getting mine some time tomorrow, and I'll be sure to ploop it on and see how it fairs!
Wow, 80$ for a UV filter is pricey, but if it's been optically coated to help transmit light....... then I can see the price they are asking for it. If you go for something like a budget tiffen that is just a plain sheet of glass, than yea... 80$ is a shame.
Just placed an order for a Nikon 50mm f/1.8D. It was cheap, and makes for something new to play around with. I am going to take a trip to Garden of the Gods when I get it... should be fun.
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