>>4462953

I like the detail in the blackberries and the dreamy fall off. I guess one of the reasons I never did pursue the PS945 more seriously is because I’m not entirely convinced this type of lens is for me. I like the overall look but it still wouldn’t be the usual lens I’d go for if I was taking my kit out for the day.

>>4462838

Well yeah, all complex tools/equipment need regular maintenance. The more you use a tool like that the briefer the time between maintenance. IIRC my M4 has steel gears with only a few brass components, so the internals don’t wear away like older Leicas but it still needs a CLA after maybe 50-60 rolls. I take it with me everywhere so I definitely use it a lot and that estimate might be on the low end. Even Hasselblad used to recommend yearly maintenance/preventative care for professionals that shot a lot of volume. Sure we’re hobbyists, but we still shoot large enough volume to make film labs become a thing again so I’m sure we use these cameras a comparable amount. The age of the cameras adds to that frequency of maintenance needed too.