Back to Basics

Sometimes it's nice to simplify things, go back to basics and re-discover simpler days. Thanks to a bit of buying on eBay I have assembled a small kit based on the Spotmatic along with 24mm, 28mm, 50mm and 105mm lenses. So now I'm in retro mood, the Tri-X is loaded and ready, the Wein Cell ordered and when the rest of the kit arrives it'll be interesting. I always have had a soft spot for the Spotmatic (Hmmm...)

At the same time, it may be sacriledge here, but I am also dabbling with a Voigtlander Bessamatic, heavy, superbly made and one of the few really useable 1950s SLR designs.

Progress report later!

I've recently bought an old Spottie, too. My first one I bought new in 1973 for £100 exactly - a month's pay. Just waiting to see how the first film turns out.

I also have a special feeling with this camera. I used my father's Spotmatic during 80's and he still keeps it in his cabinet nowadays. Nobody uses it while I'm not at home.

I keep thinking to get one. Missed one with 3 lenses and a bellow a couple of weeks ago on eBay.

mrz