Gear Porn

[lucien]

It looks really nice. How much would a used one run me? And why doesn't it have the thing on the right side near the lens that looks like a prong of some sort? when looking at the camera from the front.

 

[MoonMind]

It also doesn't have the manual frame line selector of the M 240 - true, I forgot about that (because I hardly ever use it on the M8 or M10, either).

I'm not sure about used prices (the model has long been discontinued), so I'd recommend to check the 'bay for an idea (or KEH if you need a bit more security).

They tend to for as much or even more than the M 240, so if you're after the form factor and the sensor, I'd say go for a M 240 instead - same thing basically, a bit more feature creep ... and a slightly louder shutter, though still very quiet even by today's standards.

M.

 

[lucien]

I think I'll settle for a picture of one. I almost lost my eyeballs looking at the prices . I probably can't even afford one that's broken

 

[lucien]

Funny but true.....

 

[rayvonn]

I think I'll settle for a picture of one. I almost lost my eyeballs looking at the prices . I probably can't even afford one that's broken

A used film Barnack Leica and genuine native German Elmar lens should set you back less than 500 Euros. Forget all the more modern stuff, you won’t get more “Leica Look” than that in terms of gear and images.

 

[Mr_Flibble]

That was my first camera! My dad had bought it used when he was in college and then, years later, gave it to me when I was 10. My first outing with it was a trip to Yellowstone with my dad. I kept that camera on a shelf for years, everywhere I went. But my kids lost it a few years ago.

That's a shame. Not that they are particularly expensive these days should you want to replace it, the Argus C-3 cameras at least. In its day they were still worth a good chunk of monthly wages for an average family, yet cheaper than the Kodak 35.
I wish my family had an heirloom camera like that, instead of the plastic Diana they bought 50 years ago.


Rebuilt this FED-1(g) (type 13 or 14) from around 1953-1955 over the week;

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There was plenty wrong with it; missing springs, missing take-up spool, the lens mount ring was installed up-side down so it could properly mount the pre-war FED-10 lens on it.
The vulcanite was missing a few pieces. The opening shutter curtain should really be replaced but I've only patched it for now.

I've got a proper contemporary KMZ Industar-22 lens on the way to mount on it. I'll keep the old FED-10 with my FED-NKVD camera (or just buy another one to mount it on )

 

[Brian]

I've got a proper contemporary KMZ Industar-22 lens on the way to mount on it. I'll keep the old FED-10 with my FED-NKVD camera (or just buy another one to mount it on )

Rigid I-22 or Collapsible I-22? My Zorki came with a 1952 Rigid I-22 on it.

 

[mnhoj]

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[Mr_Flibble]

Rigid I-22 or Collapsible I-22? My Zorki came with a 1952 Rigid I-22 on it.

Collapsible. Probably a 1970s sample.


Tested the Kiev-6C this weekend after freeing up the aperture on the Vega-12v and calibrating the ground glass to the actually lens focus.

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Yes, that's another World War 2 relic I came across while testing the camera in the local national park.

 

[Mr_Flibble]

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Ensign Commando with 75mm f/3.5 Ensar Anastigmat (made by Ross London). Last version made from 1949-1950.

 

[AlwaysOnAuto]

Rick you're having too much fun. I can tell.

 

[Mr_Flibble]

Fun? I had fun once. It was awful!

I'm taking a bit of a break from opening up any more boxes/cameras for now.
Until the repair parts for the Kochman Reflex-Korelle show up.
Gives me time to catch up on burning some film.

 

[AlwaysOnAuto]

Back in my younger days I would have loved to take up camera repair such as you're doing here. Now, I don't have the patience nor the steady hands to do it.
Keep up the nice work! Your pictures are appreciated.

 

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[Mr_Flibble]

Pulled another camera from one of 5 boxes of cameras I acquired over Christmas;
A Pentor Super TL, which is a Praktica Super TL sold on the Dutch market.

Slow speeds escapement was gunked up, jamming the shutter curtains when engaged.
There were a few small pinholes in the opening curtain.
And it was missing the little film reminder dial on top of the advance lever (A replacement was graciously donated to me by another camera (parts) hoarder).
The M42 CZJ 50mm f/2.8 Tessar was a little dusty and hard to focus and stop down.
And the skin was peeling in a couple of spots.

All cleaned up now.
The meter works too, but accuracy is off, even with a proper 1.35v PX625 battery. I suspect some internal corrosion.

 

[Bollie]

When you need such tools to repair a camera, there is a lot wrong.

 

[John King]

I can donate an arc welder ...

Not allowed to use it near my pacemaker .

 

[lucien]

And I have an old dremel, but shipping is on you

 

[Mr_Flibble]

Oh, I could use a welder! There's a Vilejka Zenith E on the bench now, and it's not cooperating!

I have a dremel, and I've used it on cameras, including a Leica.
I've got a set of tiny dental drill bits that are perfect for drilling out broken screws and such.

Last couple of evenings were spent fighting with this one;

Fujica Rapid D1

The shutter wasn't properly unlatching the winding motor locking mechanism, it turned out that the little plastic window for the frame counter had gotten loose and was jamming up the works. An overzealous user then bent a few parts trying to press the shutter button with excessive force.
Will I ever use it? Doubtful. I've got the Agfa Rapid cassettes for it, but I'd rather scratch my motor-driven half-frame itch with a Canon Dial-35

 

[mike3996]

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