"Predrag Arsovski" <arsovski_REMOVETHIS_@mail.dk> skrev i en meddelelse
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> If you stumble across russian camera that has latin letters on it instead
of
> cyrillic,that means that these cameras were made for export and
> generally they are better,because of a more strict quality control.
I will keep that information in mind. On the other hand, a Russian camera
with cyrillic letters looks more "real" to me.
> Optical quality is a very subjective term, I personally love Industar
> lense.(and I heard that Jupiters can also be excellent).
I have very good experience with my Helios 44 (Zenit 11 & 12 XP). It's quite
sharp.
> Basically, most of the russian lenses are Carl Zeiss pre-WW II copies,and
> there is definately something that I like in pictures that they produce.
> Sharpness is definately not in the range of latest Leica,Canon or Nikon
> prime lenses,but I find these quite sterile anyway
> If you want pictures that look different, and you're not sharpness freak,
I
> would suggest that you try Zorki's and russian lenses.
> They are quite cheap these days.
Of course the price matters - but there is nothing like a (heavy) manual
camera. All mistakes are made by me - not my camera.
> Interesting enough, I've send two of my slides made with Zorki from a
first
> film that I developed in Denmark, for an competition at
>
www.oresundnetwok.com .
> I did not get the prize, but one of them was selected in 20 best picures
> that are going to be exhibited around Sweden and maybe futher.
> Here's a link,mine is sixth in the top row, one with shoes in frame.
>
http://www.oresundnetwork.com/photo/dk_index.php
It's a very good photo, but too small to get an impression of your Zorki.
> If you need some more information about Russian cammeras I will be glad to
> help you.
That's very kind of you.
> I apologize once again for writing in english
That's all right!
> Sincerely,
>
> Predrag Arsovski
>
venlig hilsen
Joachim Larsen